Co-op City Times 06/21/14 by Co-op City Times

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Board creates committee to start search for new management

Vol. 49 No. 25

Saturday, June 21, 2014

Riverbay Board ratifies new labor agreements with Local 32BJ and Local 153 The new Riverbay Board of Directors in its first official business meeting of its 2014-2015 term unanimously ratified two new long-standing, recently negotiated collective bargaining agreements between Riverbay and the labor unions’ respective representation. These new contracts represent longterm agreements with the unions representing the majority of workers for Co-op City and should mean uninterrupted services for the residents for at least the next four years. The first contract unanimously approved and ratified by the Board provides a new four-year CBA between Riverbay and Local 32BJ of the SEIU which represents approximately 500 Co-op City workers, including porters, grounds workers, garage attendants, dispatchers and garbage collectors. Prior to the Board unanimously approving the new CBA Wednesday evening, the union membership overwhelmingly ratified the new four-year contract agreement on June 6th, just

BY BILL STUTTIG

hours after negotiations between Riverbay and union representatives successfully concluded. The second CBA unanimously approved by the Board Wednesday evening provides for a new five-year deal between Riverbay and the Office and Professional Employees International Union Local 153 which represents fortyeight of office, secretarial and clerical workers in Co-op City. The previous contract between Local 153 and Riverbay expired on January 31, 2013 and the workers have been working under the terms of the old contract since then. The terms of this new CBA unanimously ratified by both Board and the union membership this week, will be in effect retroactive to February 1, 2013 and remain in effect through January 31, 2018, according to the Memorandum of Agreement signed this week by Local 153 leadership and Scott Trivella, Riverbay’s long-time lead labor attorney. Riverbay Board President Cleve (Continued on page 4)

Former Bingo Hall to be used as a community center for youth/young adults The Riverbay Board of Directors on Wednesday night approved a resolution to utilize the space at the former Bingo Hall on Bartow Avenue as a multi-purpose, not-for-profit youth/young adult community center. Emergency Resolution 14-36, which was introduced by Director Evelyn Turner and seconded by Riverbay’s

BY ROZAAN BOONE

Second Vice President Leah Graham and Director Andrea Leslie, states that whereas Co-op City is a community with over 6,000 young people under the age of 19, with little or no government sponsored after-school programs, there is a need for a state-of-the-art facility for the youth and young adults. (Continued on page 11)

Keeping their pledge to the community to act to change the Management of Co-op City, the newly-elected majority of the Riverbay Board of Directors took the first step by creating a threemember Ad Hoc Search Committee at

BY JIM ROBERTS

the regular Board meeting Wednesday night. At the June 18 meeting, the Board voted 11-2 with two members absent to establish an Ad-Hoc Committee with at (Continued on page 4)

New Board has approved appointment of an Ad Hoc Search Committee for a General Manager or Managing Agent for Co-op City. Photo by Elijah Bernard

SCRIE applications can ONLY be filed when there’s a new carrying charge increase Although the income limit for the city’s Senior Citizen Rent Increase Exemption (SCRIE) increases from $29,000 to $50,000 or less beginning July 1, Co-op City residents cannot file for the exemption this year since they did not receive a carrying charge

BY ROZAAN BOONE

increase in 2014. The Riverbay Finance Department stressed this week that shareholders of the Riverbay Corporation who meet all of the criteria for the SCRIE exemption can only apply in the year that (Continued on page 2)

Two men arrested for assault and robbery near Building 18 lobby Co-op City detectives arrested two men late last week for their alleged involvement in an assault and robbery on another Co-op City man near the vestibule of Building 18 early in the morning of May 31st. According to the detectives, surveillance taken from the lobby cameras of Building 18 shortly after 2 a.m. on May 31 revealed images of the victim being approached by two of his attackers, at first being engaged in conversation and then assaulted as two other men joined

BY BILL STUTTIG

Former Bingo Hall space on Bartow Avenue has been approved by the Riverbay Board to be used as a youth/young adult community center. Photo by Bill Stuttig

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the first two attackers and attempted to remove valuables from the victim by forcibly going into his pockets while striking him repeatedly around the face and head. The victim suffered injuries to his facial area, including a deep cut under his chin that bled heavily and required stitches, detectives said. Following the initial investigation of the crime, Public Safety detectives from the evening shift began reviewing video of the incident and managed to (Continued on page 2)

Eliminating No Show Jobs & Financial Position Co-op City Times / June 21, 2014

Dear Shareholders & Employees, By-and-large, the Riverbay Corporation has been blessed with a dedicated labor force that reports to work and electronically scans in daily. They are working with a 46 year old infrastructure on 330 acres that is in varying stages of repair and disrepair. It is my opinion that no comparable size property offers the quick response that Riverbay employees offer on a 24-hour basis and they do a good job overall. However, upon taking office, the “new Board of Directors” has directed the President’s Office to review and investigate “No Show” employees on the payroll of the Riverbay Corporation. These are employees who over a ten year period received approx-

Directors to advise Marion Scott Management to terminate these “No Show” practices. The Board of Directors feels that it is unfair to all the employees who do report to work daily for these individuals to stay at home and collect payroll. This Board will not tolerate this practice in the future.

Offices. I strongly recommend you review the entire Annual Report with your accountant and/or a knowledgeable person. It appears that the 2014 Income before depreciation and amortization will be slightly positive, which is good. However, it will not be enough to offset the Total losses in all 3 columns, on the left of the Statement. Also, please note that as of April 30, 2014, Cash Balances on the Books is almost Zero ($3M). The Riverbay Corporation has very little free operating cash. The $631 million HUD loan has many caveats and restrictions that normally come with a poorly managed Company. The reserve amount really becomes another payable

present you with a snapshot of the Corporation in printed form. We have to meet to have a Townhall meeting and decide on the future direction of the Corporation. (i.e. cut expenses, services, lease out what little land we have left, take back the laundry rooms, small raise in carrying charges including some service enhancements, new HEPA automatic temperature control convectors, leave everything the same and continue down the debt path, etc. etc.) The following is my partial opinion: I hate to say, “I told you so!” During the period 2004 thru 2009 when I served as Director and Treasurer, I prepared volumes of data demonstrating that the Capital Projects were not on

imately $100,000 in salary per year, 4 weeks vacation, a defined benefit pension, full medical and dental plan and other Riverbay benefits while being allowed to stay at home, in other states. One particular employee cost the Riverbay Corporation approximately $150,000 per year in salary and benefits. These employees call in to make sure their department’s employees are doing their work, while they stay home and collect Riverbay payroll checks from the shareholders. I have been directed by the majority of the Riverbay Corporation Board of

Financial Position The above Comparative Statement of Losses is an extract from what is commonly known as the “Income Statement.” Since, the Corporation has been experiencing Losses over an extended period of time, it does not say “Comparative Statement of INCOME.” Due to the limitation of space, I could not present to you the full Annual Reports, however, the amounts are true and accurate. They represent the Key subtotal and total lines of the Financial statements which are available to you at the Corporate

amount back to Wells Fargo Bank when used. In July, 2014, I will re-introduce a Resolution to have the Certified Public Accounts (CPA) Report mailed directly to the Shareholders. The same as the banks, mutual fund and your stock companies do. This hard copy should be saved in the same folder with your lease agreements, it is a very important document, because it affect you directly. This is a Business, Not Politics! It is my opinion that by November, the Board of Directors should be able to

target, however the voting machines kept giving the old regime the majority votes on the Board who said yes to everything. The Riverbay Corporation reminds me of the Costa Concordia with a managing agent that has virtually run us aground. It is my team’s duty to continue to gather the facts and set the Company on solid financial ground, not borrowed; after 46 years, most Corporations would have their debt paid off. This may be a painful salvage operation if the Corporation is going to raise cash. You will decide.

they receive a carrying charge increase since a copy of the rent increase order must be submitted along with their completed application to the city’s Department of Finance which administers the program. In addition to having a total income limit of $50,000 or less after July 1, 2014, when the new income limit becomes effective, Co-op City shareholders must satisfy all of the following requirements: * they must be 62 years and over; * have an annu-

al total household income not in excess of $50,000 or less if they apply AFTER July 1, 2014; * have a valid one or two-year lease for an apartment that is regulated by the Division of Homes and Community Renewal (HCR), for example, a rent controlled, rent stabilized or hotel stabilized apartment; * and must pay more than one-third of their household’s total monthly income for rent. Riverbay’s Finance Director Peter Merola pointed out this week that it is

very important for residents to be aware that in addition to the other criteria, those applying for the exemption must also pay 1/3 of their total household income for rent. As an example, if someone’s income was $45,000, then their carrying charges would need to be $15,000 per year or $1,250 per month. The SCRIE program provides senior citizens an exemption from paying future increases in their carrying charges, thereby helping them to remain in affordable housing. It should

be noted that the program only pays for the “increase” in the individual’s carrying charges, not their entire carrying charges. On the other hand, landlords and management agents – in the case of Co-op City, the Riverbay Corporation – receive tax abatement credits in lieu of cash for any rent increase. According to the Riverbay Finance Department, there are currently 955 Co-op City shareholders on SCRIE and 106 residents who receive DRIE benefits.

focus closely on the images of the attackers, recognizing two as known to the department for past crimes committed in the community. A few days later, the pair of alleged attackers were spotted by detectives on routine patrol and quickly placed under arrest.

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SCRIE

Arrest

Cleve Taylor

President’s Message

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The pair, ages 16 and 18, were each charged with assault, attempted robbery and criminal possession of a weapon. According to Public Safety, the two have been charged as adults. Detectives said that the investigation into finding the other two suspects remains active.

Congratulations, Kiana! Congratulations on your graduation from Cardinal Spellman High School and best wishes for many more successes in all of your future endeavors. I’m so proud of you and all that you have accomplished. Love, —Daddy

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Resume review continues Tuesday

Due to high demand last week, a second resume critiquing and goals setting seminar in preparation for the Bay Plaza Job Fair, will be held this Tuesday, June 24, 10 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Baychester Library. Participants are urged to bring their updated resumes and attend for valuable tips and feedback. Other related events include a Clothing Drive on Saturday, June 28, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m., Dreiser Auditorium C; “Get Suited,” plus resume review and mock interviews on Monday, June 30, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m., Dreiser Auditorium C, and the Job Fair, July 1, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. in the Dreiser Auditorium. These programs are sponsored by Riverbay Corporation, in collaboration with Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz, Jr., the Dept. of Labor, Bronx Overall Economic Dev. Corp., Dress for Success, NY Public Library, Councilman Andy King and Assemblyman Mike Benedetto. For more information, please call the Riverbay Community Relations Department at (718) 3203300, Ext. 3532.

Bus trip to Smithsonian on July 28th

The members of the Scholarship Incentive Awards Program of Building 18 are putting together a bus trip to Washington, D.C on July 28th to view the 30-foot book created by the young people of that program honoring the inauguration of President Barack Obama in 2009 which recently was placed on display at the National Portrait Gallery Library of the Smithsonian Institute. The bus trip will include a visit to the Smithsonian and also other sites around Washington, D.C. including the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial, the African Art Museum, the Nelson Mandela Statue and a stop by the White House for photos. Co-op City residents interested in joining the young people on the trip scheduled for Monday, July 28th can contract Ruth Edwards at 718-671-9475. Seating on the bus is limited so interested residents are asked to reserve a seat early. The all-day trip will cost $89 for adults and $85 children under 12 and will include an all-you-can eat luncheon buffet.

FRONT PA G E

Co-op City woman publishes her second memoir detailing the painful events of her childhood

someone else, someone who is young Sharon’s daughter, Sharonda, who, today and going through the same like her other three siblings knew little Three years ago, Section 5 resident thing.” of her mother’s past life before reading Sharon D. Smith made a name for herSharon said the other theme that is this book, said, “My mother is a great self after she wrote and published a prevalent through the book is domestic person who had to go through her strugmemoir entitled My Life at the World violence, the problem of having an abugles to get to where she is now.” Trade Center which detailed her life as Sharonda added that to a young struggling mother arrive at this point where who, one day on a whim, her books are published applied for and won a secreand read by many others tarial position at the World did not come overnight, Trade Center which changed but rather was the product her life for the better for over of hard work and much two decades there, but also studying at various colbrought her to the center of leges through many years. the two most infamous terror“All of that has resulted in ists attacks on U.S soil, and what she is today. I think how she narrowly survived she has done a phenomenal both. job in getting to where she With that success behind is today coming from what her, earlier this month, she she had to go through as a released her second memoir, a child. I realize now that prequel to her first book, despite everything, my which detailed her childhood grandmother did a lot with and her progression into her life and my mother did young adulthood, growing up a lot with her life so now under adverse conditions while living in a public hous- Section 5 resident Sharon Smith recently published a memoir entitled the ball is in my court.” Sharonda is currently ing development in Harlem Screen Door, detailing her childhood growing up in a Harlem public and in low-income communi- housing complex and in a low income community in south Florida. pursuing her Master’s deties in south Florida during the Screen Door is her second book written and published in the last gree and hopes to one day three years. start her own business. 1960’s and early ‘70s. sive parent and alcoholism in the home Sharon’s Christian beliefs and the The new book is entitled, Screen that is often the cause of these probChristian lifestyle she has learned from Door, in reference to the screen door lems. her mother, Rev. Dr. Ruth Singletary, that she says has been placed over her “A lot of tears and a lot of reliving and later passed on to her own family, is heart during her life to keep away hurtthese experiences came out when I perhaps the central theme of the book as ful memories of her childhood. As she began to write,” she said. she credits her Christian belief for getwrote in a message to her readers at the Sharon said the idea came from a ting her through life’s difficulties, both outset of the new book, “I am only reunion of residents of her former then and now. releasing the latch on my screen door Harlem housing development that she The book is published by Westbow to relive the events that I have endured attended a few years ago and after that, Press, a Christian publisher, who is curso that I may help others.” memories of her childhood that were rently marketing the book through its She said this week in an interview long repressed came flooding out. She own website: http://bookstore.westwith the Co-op City Times that perbowpress.com. The book is also availbegan writing them down and before haps the most integral way the book able though both Amazon and Barnes long the book started taking shape can help others is by starting a frank and Noble at its websites, respectively: starting with when she was just five discussion on the ongoing problem of www.amazon.com and www.barneyears old, telling the story as if seeing intra-racial prejudice — the problem sandnoble.com. the world through the eyes of a fiveof African-Americans being discrimiSharon added that she sells many of year old and then as the book continues nated against by other Africanher books, both this one and her first you start seeing her world through the Americans because of the shading of one, through personal appearances at eyes of a maturing child and then a their skin. churches and Christian conferences, teenager forced to cope with life’s She details in the book how her mostly in southern states such as hardships while shielding her younger dark-shading made her an outcast Alabama, Georgia and the Carolinas, siblings from most of those same hardamong her young peers – other African but also in this region. Her works are ships as best as she could. American school children – during also marketed through Christian She said the book was written over much of the 1960s from early in grade magazines. 18 months as she wrote daily, someschool through high school and even “When you go through a Christian times until early in the morning. into her years entering the work force publisher, they go through the book to The first manuscript presented to as a young adult in the 1970’s. make sure you are not saying anything her editor was over 500 pages long as “I wrote the book to try to help curb that is too far out there,” Sharon said, all the memories long repressed were the intra-racial prejudice that still pointing out that when you recall an poured out onto the pages. Her editors, exists today,” Sharon said, adding that expression commonly used 50 years one of whom was the famed author her children were not aware of the ago, it might not be accepted today. Hillel Black, began removing certain problems that she endured as a child She said that she hopes her next sections for clarity, to eliminate redununtil reading the book. “The other day, work will not be so personal, but rather dancy, and to reduce liabilities. I got a call from my son who recently delve into the evolution of the Christian The finished product is 210 pages read the book and he said ‘Mom, I faith that she grew up with and still lives long, telling the story of growing up went through all of that too.’ He told by today, telling the story of how the amidst a wide variety of societal probme how he was made fun of, like me, faith has evolved over the past 50 years lems both in and outside the home, but and how he had to fight through of her life. yet persevering through it all thanks school. You never know how many She said in the book’s acknowledgelargely to the goodness of some of people this effects so the book gives ments that she owes her life and success those around her like family, neighbors people affected by this a chance to see to God. “He gave me the will to live and from the housing development in that they are not the only ones. The comforts me, keeping my mind in which she lived and also because of problem still exists and maybe by me peace.” her faith in God. telling my story I will be helping BY BILL STUTTIG

Search Committee

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least three Board members to search for a General Manager or Managing Agent. Emergency Resolution #14-35 states, “WHEREAS Riverbay has been managed by a Managing company from month to month without a contract since November 2013” and “WHEREAS Co-op City would be best served by Management based on a formal approved, contractual relationship.” According to the resolution, the AdHoc Committee shall seek bidding specifications from the New York State Housing and Community Renewal agency (HCR) and may receive assistance from Riverbay Legal Counsel and/or other consultants. The Chairperson of the committee will be named by new Board President Cleve Taylor.

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Once appointed, the Committee “shall expeditiously prepare specifications and solicit bids from a minimum of three prospective General Managers and three Managing agents. “After interviewing all bidders, the Committee shall select three Managing agents and three General Managers to be interviewed by the Board of Directors,” the resolution states. Board Treasurer Bernie Cylich submitted the motion for the resolution, which was seconded by Board President Taylor. Members voting in favor were Helen Atkins, Linda Berk, Cylich, Leah Graham, Francine Reva Jones, Andrea Leslie, Rev. Calvin Owens, Leslie Peterson, President Taylor and Evelyn Turner. Bill Gordon and Othelia Jones voted no and Al Shapiro and Khalil

Abdul-Wahhab were absent. “We are not restricted to only management companies according to HCR,” said Cylich. “We will also bid for general managers. “General Managers are provided help from the staff that we have and we have a staff of 25 Directors in separate departments from groundskeepers and porters to engineers, and a Legal Department and Risk Managers, etc. We are not at a loss to run the place with a General Manager,” Director Cylich said. The process will first take a month to organize and seek guidance on how to proceed, followed by another period of time to put together a Request for Proposals. Another two months could be involved in soliciting bids and then more time to interview the candidates.

“I’m not sure we will get there before January,” said Director Cylich. Riverbay’s current managing agent, Marion Scott Real Estate, Inc., is expected to present a bid, according to Cylich. “Marion Scott will not be restricted in any way from submitting bids. In fact, we will invite him to bid,” Cylich said. One of the legal issues that will have to be resolved is what role both the federal Housing and Urban Development agency (HUD) and Wells Fargo bank will play in determining who becomes the new manager of Riverbay. HUD guaranteed a $621 million low-interest mortgage that Riverbay received from Wells Fargo in November, 2012. The Committee will provide the Board with monthly reports on their progress, according to the resolution.

Taylor said the day after the Board’s unanimous approval of both labor deals, “The Board was very happy to approve the labor agreements between Riverbay and the two unions representing our dedicated employees who do the vast bulk of the work day-in and day-out to keep this community running. I also have to commend the union leadership along with Riverbay’s representation led by attorney Scott Trivella with excellent guidance also provided by Marion Scott Real Estate and Herb Freedman in getting these two deals done for both the workers and the residents of Co-op City. In the case of Local 153’s agreement, I am particularly happy that the two sides were able to reach an agreement on a substantial benefits and pension plan for the Local 153 employees.” Riverbay’s labor attorney Trivella, who was the lead negotiator for Riverbay in the ongoing negotiations with both unions, complimented all the parties involved in the collective effort to reach fair and affordable agreements which provides for the workers of both unions fair wages and benefits while allowing Riverbay to stay within the parameters of affordability. Trivella added that the last union contract that needs to be finished involves his negotiation with DC-9, representing River-bay’s painters. He told the Co-op City Times that he hopes to be able to present a tentative deal between Riverbay and DC-9 to the Board by July, meaning, if that occurs and the Board approves, all the unions workers in Co-op City will have long-term CBAs in place for at least the next few years. Trivella said that negotiations with Local 32BJ, by far Co-op City’s biggest union, representing approximately half its work force, began in March and were concluded on June 6th with the signing and ratification of the Memorandum of Understanding between the two sides two days before the expiration of the previously-in-effect contract. The seemingly quiet negotiations leading up to this new four year agreement was in sharp contrast to the acrimonious negotiations between the two sides four-years ago which led to a work stoppage in Co-op City for the first 9 days of June, 2010. This new four-year CBA will remain in effect through June of 2018 and, according to the union, will see the union’s workers’ wages rise from the

current level of approximately $44,000 per year to close to $49,000 in the last year of the contract, a wage increase of 10.5% over four years. According to the Memorandum of Understanding signed on June 6th, the new CBA will call for an hourly wage increase of 60 cents for the first year of the contract; 52 cents for the second year, 54 cents for the third year and 65 cents for the fourth year. Workers assigned to the Peartree refuse handling center will receive a slightly higher level of pay than other employees, 2 cents more per hour for Peartree workers and 5 cents more per hour for Peartree drivers. Also, according to the Memorandum of Understanding, newly-hired union employees will only be paid 75% of the current contractual wage rate and then see that percentage increase in increments until they earn the right to receive the full union wage rate after 42 months of employment. In a statement posted on the union website shortly after the agreement was ratified by the union’s members, 32BJ Secretary and Treasurer Kyle Bragg said: “Co-op City building workers keep the complex clean, maintain a high quality of life and help make it a home for 50,000 residents. The contract will mean that they can continue to live and work in the Bronx, and make New York home for them and their families.” The new agreement with Local 153, reached on Tuesday, the day before the new Board’s first business meeting, calls for an immediate wage increase of 2% retroactive to February 1, 2013 and then a 2.5% increase as of February 2015, a 2% increase in 2016 and another 2.5% increase in 2017. The new agreement also calls for increased weekly contributions to the union’s pension fund on the part of Riverbay and new Riverbay provided medical coverage to the union’s employees effective August 1st as Riverbay’s participation in Local 153’s Health Care Fund will cease at that time as per the agreement. The union has agreed to have the employees pay a small percentage of the cost of their new employer-provided health care plan with those contributions increasing slightly over the next three years from 2% in 2014 to 5% in 2016. Peter Donatello, a mediator with the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service, who oversaw the long-standing

negotiations between Riverbay and Local 153 said this week: “I am extremely pleased to announce that the parties have reached an agreement. In doing so, the parties have successfully concluded lengthy and complex negotiations concerning a multitude of economic and job-related issues. Management attorney and chief spokesperson Scott Trivella, along with union representatives Seth Goldstein and Q.A. Murid Allah, should be commended for their commitment to the bargaining process.”

The two emergency resolutions to accept the negotiated CBAs with 32BJ and Local 153 were each passed by the 13 Directors who attended Wednesday evening’s Board business meeting: Helen Atkins, Linda Berk, Bernard Cylich, Bill Gordon, Leah Graham, Daryl Johnson, Francine Reva Jones, Othelia Jones, Andrea Leslie, Rev. Calvin Owens, Leslie Peterson, Board President Taylor and Evelyn Turner. Directors Al Shapiro and Khalil Abdul-Wahhab were absent from the meeting.

Labor agreement

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Management Report

Convector Cleaning inside which oftentimes Management Corner As we know, this is the time of year becomes warped and as a when the housing company experiences result will not allow water A/C related leaks throughout the complex. to properly flow through However, there are many cooperators who the pipe, down the condenhave been fortunate enough to either not sate line and out of the experience these leaks or only be subject to them very apartment. infrequently. Many of the cooperators in this category The CSO Managers have indicated that thus far this routinely pour water into the drain lines of their season, there have been fewer reports of A/C leaks and more reports that A/C lines need cleaning, which we respective convectors in order to keep them clean and believe is a positive sign, as early detection may help clear of debris. to prevent or at least minimize the number of leaks In several articles, we’ve talked about the significance of cooperators being proactive in this regard. cooperators experience, which will help to signifiDust, dirt and other debris will collect inside the drain cantly reduce costs such as damaged personal property lines of your convectors and this debris will clog the and the need to replace flooring and plastering and line, preventing the condensate water from properly painting in each respective apartment. We will continue to periodically place these notices in the paper, on flowing from the convectors through the condensate the crawler and in the buildings and to continually lines and out of your apartment. monitor to determine the effectiveness of the process. During the air conditioning season, we are asking We’ve made a video demonstrating how to clean your that you pour a gallon of hot water down your convecconvector that is available on YouTube, just search tor drains once every two weeks in order to keep said debris from building up and clogging your convector under “Convector Cleaning Video” and the first video lines. If you notice a leak while pouring water in the is the Co-op City video for convector cleaning. drain line, please contact your respective Cooperator Are you not receiving our Phone Tree alerts? Is your answering machine receiving Services Office in order to have your line checked and a partial message? cleared by your utility man. Some cooperators place Some cooperators have expressed concern that they thin aluminum pans under the convectors to catch posdo not receive alert messages on their answering sible leaks, which ideally should be checked after machines and only hear a partial message to “press 1” placing water in the drains. when we send out phone alerts. Given these concerns, In the event that the utility man is not able to clear the line by blowing the line out, he will arrange to we have asked our vendor (Everbridge) to research have your condensate line replaced; this will entail this problem. We had also given phone numbers of opening up the wall from your convector to the chase cooperators complaining about this issue to Everbridge. What was found is that those experiencing wall in order to replace the plastic condensate line

Marion Scott Real Estate, Inc.

this problem had a very short outgoing announcement under 6 seconds. For answering machines to be able to record Phone Tree messages, whether or not you are home to “press 1,” your outgoing message must be at least 7-10 seconds long. Therefore, if you are experiencing this problem, we ask that you please re-record your answering machines outgoing message to one that is at least ten seconds in duration. Cooperators not receiving alerts via our Phone Tree alert system providing emergency alerts or general notifications, may contact their Cooperator Services Office (CSO) to register for such alerts. A combination of up to 5 phone/cell numbers and/or email addresses or texts per apartment can be sent to a cooperator who registers. This alert system allows us to provide you with information such as water, heat, and elevatorrelated repairs taking place in your building. We also give general reminders, such as safety alerts during storms, and may advise you of important meetings or events taking place within the Co-op City community. To reach your CSO, please dial 718-320-3300 and press option “3,” then follow the prompts for the proper CSO depending on which building you live in.

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

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Letters to the Editor To the Editor: The Board’s new directions and plans for improvements are very exciting. While it is only logical for people to want betterment of their communities, with logic must come logistics or there will be chaos. From the Bay Plaza Mall expansion, we can expect a traffic nightmare because it appears the developer gave only the most perfunctory thought to the many hundreds of added vehicles that will be entering and leav-

New directions are exciting

To the Editor: Congratulations go out to our new Board members, Cleve Taylor and his team. We’re hoping that his team will bring new and fresh ideas that will benefit our community and help other co-op communities as well. Over the years, Co-op City has become a culturally diverse community; and because of our cultural diverseness, the Co-op City community is thriving and becoming the leading force in community awareness. So, as we transition, let us remember a famous quote by John Heywood, To the Editor: What sets Co-op City apart is our open spaces. We are not block after block of housing and stores. We don’t have to travel a distance to go to a park or to just see a large swath of the sky. We are surrounded by green space and can see the sun rise and set. So some of the ideas for development in Co-op City that are being floated around fill me with as much dread as when we had to pave over our greenways for To the Editor: Some cooperators do not have carpet in their living room or dining room. Have they ever considered how it sounds to the cooperator under them hearing them dragging chairs or furniture all hours of the day and night and people wearing

ing our area. He planned no expanded roadways that now are already very congested and this will severely impair local travel for most residents. I urge the Board to require that any and every prospective new service provider to our community come in with ample parking as prerequisite to whatever other plan they may submit. I also would ask the Board to remember that merchants in our local malls provide essential services that are unavail-

Fresh, new ideas

“Rome wasn’t built in a day” which means that “time is needed to create something great.” This is the very essence of Co-op City, something GREAT! Yes, we’re GREAT, and MIGHTY, and THE LARGEST CO-OP IN THE WORLD, and we deserve great leadership. As we transition, we’re hoping that Cleve and his team will create a new dialog which will create a new language within Co-op City. No more should our dialog be about the Iris Herskowitz-Baez days, or “I hate

Keep Co-op City Green

parking. Why does the largest development in the world need more housing (and congestion and more competition for parking spaces)? And why would we want to build more retail space when we’re so worried about the problems that the largest mall in NYC are going to bring to the area? Having access to our waterfront is long overdue, but building it up to the point where only people who pay for it

A little consideration...

high heels, the clicking back and forth? I always take my shoes off and put slippers on when I come in from outside. A little consideration can go a long way and would be appreciated. I’m sure if they were hearing this they would reconsider. Our CSO puts in the paper almost

Co-op City residents will NOT be going to the polls on Tuesday, June 24, when the federal primary elections are being held because there are no races being contested in the 82nd District which encompasses Co-op City. There are races in other parts of the Bronx, but not in the 82nd District which includes Co-op City. All Co-op City polling sites will be closed on that day.

Federal Primary election – Tuesday, June 24

able in Bay Plaza and that they, therefore, must be supported and protected every way possible and not chased out by a greedy developer. Lastly, after how horribly Section 5 has been torn up since I moved here, the Board should do everything possible to preserve the original vision the planners of Co-op City had when they designed beautiful open green spaces as a refuge from concrete harshness of the big city. —Sally Kya-Hill Co-op City;” these transgressions transpired decades ago. No, we mustn’t forget about our past transgression, but we mustn’t dwell on them forever. Finally, as we transition into new leadership, so should our language transition. We cannot continue to talk negative about our community, but about how we live in the greatest city in the world; and how we’re growing as a community. This is the very essence of Co-op City “community.” So BIG UP TO THE NEW TEAM; we’ll be watching you. —Edwinna Herrera will have access and/or building structures blocking most of us from enjoying it, would be the opposite of having community access. Cooperators should get a vote on plans to build any new structures in Co-op City. I, for one, would find it difficult to vote to turn green space into concrete. I think we have enough of that. Perhaps we need better structures, but I don’t believe we need much more. —Stephanie Clarke every week about no banging and other issues. I am an original cooperator and remember when people were going to work in their apartment, they let neighbors know because people cared and had consideration. —T. Lowe

First Reading, Board of Directors’ meeting, June 18, 2014 Resolution #14-32 - 2793 High Pressure Boiler Purchase and Delivery only - Change order. (See page 18 for more Board resolutions)

Important Notice to Shareholders of Building 13

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

Building 13

Current Lease Expiration Date

New 3 yr. Expiration Date

100 Casals Place

Sept. 30, 2014

Sept. 30, 2017

Co-op City Times

Co-op City’s official newspaper serving the world’s largest cooperative community. (718) 320-3300, ext. 3375 cctimes@riverbaycorp.com

Rozaan Boone Editor-in-Chief

Bill Stuttig

Associate Editor

Jim Roberts

Business Manager

Jennifer Piovanetti Operations Manager

Ralph Henriquez

Production Manager

The Co-op City Times welcomes issue-oriented letters to the editor to be considered for publication. All letters, in prose, not poetry, must be addressed to the editor, not to third parties. All letters must be handsigned by the writers and include their addresses and phone numbers, which will be kept confidential, so that the editor can verify the authenticity of the authors. Writers will be limited to one letter per topic. And to give everyone a chance, we will limit writers to one published letter every 30 days. Anonymous or unsigned letters will not be accepted for publication. Letters cannot exceed 350 words. Ideally, they should be typed. All letters must be in the Co-op City Times office in Room 21, Bartow Community Center, by 3 p.m. every Monday to be considered for publication in that week’s edition. Views and opinions expressed in letters and Directors’ Viewpoint are solely the writer’s, and not necessarily shared by the Co-op City Times or Riverbay Corp. Advertisements and classified advertisements in the Co-op City Times do not necessarily reflect an endorsement from Riverbay Corporation of goods and services, but present greater options to cooperators of products and services available. The Riverbay Corporation does not assume any responsibility nor is it a party to any contract or agreement between the cooperator and the vendor. All matter published herein is copyrighted by the Co-op City Times. Permission for reprints of advertising or editorial contents produced by the Co-op City Times must be obtained in writing from Riverbay Corporation, 2049 Bartow Ave., Bronx, New York 10475.

If the Co-op City Times Was Not Delivered: Call 646.261.1761 or 347-439-5632 on Saturdays ONLY, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Public Safety Report

Co-op City Times / June 21, 2014

CCPD prepares Juvenile Reports to ensure quality of life on school days BY LIEUTENANT PAM APOLLO Officers of the Co-op City Department of Public Safety are authorized to prepare Juvenile Reports when offenses of the law are committed by persons at least seven years of age, but less than sixteen years of age. The Juvenile Report is a New York City Police Department form which is utilized when certain types of offenses are committed by persons under the age of 16. Preparation of the Juvenile Report takes the place of an arrest for all Violations and some Misdemeanors. As we approach the end of the school year, it is important that parents assure that their children are not in violation of any Riverbay Corporation rules or New York City laws when traveling to and from school. When a Juvenile Report is issued, it is forwarded to the Youth Officer at the 45th Precinct. The Youth Officer at the 45th Precinct determines what type of follow up is required. Parents of the child are often contacted to monitor future activity. The Juvenile Report can start the process of intervention before serious delinquent activity begins. When a child is taken into custody for the issuance of a Juvenile Report, the parents of the child are notified. It becomes necessary for the parent to respond to Public Safety Headquarters with identification to pick up the child. In the event that the child is truant from school, the school is also contacted. School Safety is notified and the child is returned to school. After school hours, if the parent cannot be reached, the child is transported to a Juvenile Detention facility.

African-American Association Scholarship Winner!

On June 14th, the AfricanAmerican Association presented the 2014 Scholarship Award to Tatiana Scantlebury, who is a graduate of the Academy of Mount St. Ursula with a GPA of 84.77. At her high school, Tatiana participated with Dances of Diaspora, the Julliard Instrumental Program, the Ambassadors Program and the Serviam Leaders Program. She is a member of the Dance Theatre of Harlem, spends Friday nights as an active participant with the Girl Scouts of America and has also volunteered at soup kitchens. Tatiana will attend Delaware State University to study Criminal Justice. The African-American Association was pleased to present Tatiana with a Certificate for Academic Excellence and Community Service, $500, and the dvd called Hidden Colors. Thanks to Riverbay Board President Cleve Taylor, as well as Cynthia Dixon and Xonia Wilson, for their generous contributions to the African American Association Scholarship Fund.

Building 16 water shutdown

On Wednesday, June 25, between the hours of 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., hot and cold water will be shutdown in Building 16 for the contractor to install new control valves. Water will be restored as soon as the work is complete. In preparation for the shut down, we urge cooperators to keep a supply of water on hand for an emergency prior to shut down. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience as we complete this work. —Riverbay Power Plant

A Co-op City Community Complaint is also issued when the child is a Co-op City resident and the offense was committed within the confines of Co-op City. The Co-op City Community Complaint carries a monetary fine and can be added to the monthly carrying charges. The fine for the first offense is $125. Subsequent violations result in doubled fines. Fines can be automatically added to the monthly rent. Rent will not be accepted without payment in full, including the additional charges for Community Complaints. Late fees will be assessed. Multiple violations can lead to eviction. This helps to maintain a high quality of life and low crime rate within the community. Juvenile Reports are often issued for fighting during the school arrival and departure times. The officers of the Co-op City Department of Public Safety are strategically placed adjacent to the schools for the purpose of protecting the life and property of the residents of Co-op City. Students are directed to walk directly home or promptly board the bus to return home. Co-op City’s playgrounds are exclusively for the use of supervised children ages 12 and under. Tot lots are for use by children 7 and under also with supervision required. Co-op City children should respond right home after school and then go back out to the playgrounds with their parents after the school dismissal crowd has left the community. Parents of school age children should encourage children to respond home without delay and refrain from engaging in fighting while on the way to and from school. Parents should also make sure students

are always in possession of the proper bus pass or MetroCard for boarding the bus. Any theft or loss of bus pass should be reported immediately in order that a replacement can be issued. Children should be directed never to board the buses from the rear door. This act is dangerous and also illegal. Summonses are actively issued for boarding buses without payment or school-issued MetroCard. Plainclothes MTA officers are often used for payment enforcement especially on the Special Express buses. It is always important for cooperators to call the Department of Public Safety when they observe any suspicious activity, especially during school arrival and dismissal times. Youth observed fighting or attempting to enter the buildings for the purpose of loitering should be reported immediately. The Co-op City Department of Public Safety would like everyone to remain safe and healthy for the remainder of the 2014 school year. Congratulations to the graduating Class of 2014. Good luck to all of those moving on to college, to high school, to middle school, to elementary school, to kindergarten or other academic or career paths. Each milestone is so important in the life of each child. The future of our country depends on today’s children. It is important that everyone stays safe this time of the year. If you see anything suspicious, notify the proper authorities. Always remember, if you see something, say something. Call 9-1-1 and the Department of Public Safety at (718) 671-3050 or online at www.ccpd.us. Callers may remain anonymous when giving information.

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

OPPORTUNITIES AT CO-OP CITY

Tell your friends, relatives and employers about: CONTRACT SUMMARY

Contract 659 - JBOD Computer Storage Bids Due: June 24, 2014 at 2 p.m. This is a Purchase Only

Contract 653 - Purchase of Miscellaneous Computer Supplies Bids Due: June 26, 2014 at 2 p.m. This is a Purchase Only

Contract P649 - Bathtub Reglazing Bids Due: June 30, 2014 at 2 p.m. Winning Bidder must provide Insurance No Bonding Required

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

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

Part-Time Porters Janitorial Candidate will perform numerous cleaning and restoration duties, such as washing, sweeping, mopping, waxing, buffing and stripping of VCT and terrazzo floors. Responsibilities include cleaning all assigned internal and external areas of the Residential Buildings and/or Shopping Centers. Seasonal duties, including leaf raking, snow removal and power washing of assigned areas, will be required as necessary. If assigned to Community Centers, candidate will be responsible for set-up and breakdown of center rooms for various social functions. Applicant will also need to respond to emergencies (floods, etc.) throughout the Co-op City complex, as well as the completion of other assignments from supervisor(s) as necessary. Candidate must have knowledge and experience with all janitorial procedures, techniques and machines. Applicant must possess effective written/oral communication, and good interpersonal skills. Ability to walk for long periods, twist, kneel, push, stoop, lift heavy objects (approx. 100 lbs.) and work in inclement weather. Selected candidate must successfully complete interview/selection process, as well as pre-employment screening (driver license review, urinalysis, criminal background check, verification of previous employment) Days and hours will vary.

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

Cleaning up Co-op City Co-op City Times / June 21, 2014

kids at about $3,300 each. Some people are in shock that this comSo, that's good money to run munity united and pushed some of those Directorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Viewpoint a youth center. However, long-term Directors off of this Board. And, there is a debate over where now that they're gone, I believe that this First Vice President to put a possible youth cenBoard will finally vote to fire this manageter. Some people wanted this ment company and clean up this entire youth center to go underneath the supermarket in community. Bartow. But, there are too many columns in that Getting Rid of Management underground space. Moreover, that underground Some people think that we're going to space looks really, really bad. have a very difficult time trying to remove Now, let's talk about the auditorium in Dreiser. this management company from this comWe've had several events in this auditorium. But, this munity. However, it doesn't have to be that place also looks really bad. However, that's not the way. image that we want for this community. So, another In fact, the NYS Homes & Community project that's on the table involves upgrading this Renewal (HCR) agency has regulations for auditorium. terminating a management company. So, Another project that's on the table involves us let's find those regulations and then let's looking at employing solar panels as an additional source review them. of energy here. Yes, we do have a Power Plant. But, there First, please go online and type in 'NYS Homes & have been questions raised pertaining to the actual Community Renewal.' Next, go to Programs, DHCR amount of money it costs to run this plant. So, I will be Managed Programs, and Mitchell-Lama Housing. Then, go to the upper right-hand side and click on the link that says 'New Amendments to the Mitchell-Lama Regulations.' And, then go to page 96. There are many regulations that are in place for terminating a managing company. However, here are the main regulations that are applicable in our present case: 1. By mutual consent upon 30 days written notice to the division; 2. By the division (HCR), with cause, such termination to be effective immediately upon notice to the housing company and agent; 3. By the division, without cause, upon 30 days written notice to the housing company and agent; 4. By the housing company with cause upon prior approval by the division. Additionally, Management has been here on a monthto-month basis. Therefore, another regulation allows us to select a new managing agent and have that agent approved by HCR. Thereafter, our current management company will have to go. So, I believe that we can work with our lawyers and push this management company out of here in a very short period of time. A Case for Rapid Termination In my opinion, our management company knows that we're going to eventually fire them. So, based on this point and their shaky history, let's consider a few questions. Would you allow Management to stay in our offices and continue to make their so-called deals? Would you allow them to have access to our computers? (Again, they're getting fired.) Would you allow them to continue hiring, um, anyone? Would you allow them to continue to handle our checks? Would you allow them to continue to control the business affairs of this community? Look, please go online and type in '2007 NYS Inspector General's Report on Co-op City' and then go to page 52 to actually see what they found about this management company and Co-op City. Thereafter, you will agree 100% with me that we must get this management company out of here as fast as legally possible. Employee Issues I've received several complaints from our employees about things that are going on here. So, please be assured that those complaints are being reviewed. And, I am determined to review those departments and have this Board make several changes to them. Commercial Tenants Some of our commercial tenants are really upset by the way they've been treated for years. Therefore, we are going to make a lot of positive changes in the way that we conduct business with all of our commercial tenants. New Developments There are several projects that will be on the table for discussion in the next few weeks. So, I want everyone to know what's going on behind the scenes. To start, our Maintenance employees took action recently to stop and repair a leak from a lobby convector in Building 25. However, what would have happened if this convector was in someone's apartment and they were at work, or worse, on vacation? They would have had a horrible flood in their apartment. So, one thing that we must discuss is the convectors. In other words, what are we going to do about these convectors? And, how are we going to stop the large number of leaks that we usually have in this community? Another project involves some interest that the city might have in helping us set up a youth center. According to recent documents, they can probably fund about 100

Daryl Johnson

reviewing our books to see the actual amounts of money that we've been pouring into our Power Plant. Nevertheless, we can still look at other sources of energy. Finally, I recently sent the President some documents on saving millions of dollars here. So, we're going to review those documents and dramatically reduce our expenses. Close As promised, we're going to improve every aspect of Co-op City. 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 (Please double-check the spelling of this address.). Also, please call me at 718-671-4544 if you don't receive a response from your message. You can also join me on Facebook by typing in: Daryl H. Johnson. Okay, thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s it for now. So, please have a wonderful week. And, may God bless you and your family. Thank you.

Co-op City Times / June 21, 2014

A Quality of Life Initiative Co-op City Times / June 21, 2014

I am deeply honored and humbled to have been re-elected as one of your Board Directors. I plan to continue to work hard, maintain focus and address issues most important to you. Cooperator Lynn Turner reminded me that “nothing worthwhile comes easy.” I appreciate her words of motivation and continued support of what the Board can achieve. Board of Directors Annual Orientation In 2013, my proposal to hold a Riverbay Board of Directors orientation was accepted by the Board President and held on Oct 23, 2013. I provided our current Board President with a request to hold another orientation to provide an overview of the roles & responsibilities of Board Directors, insight to the corporation business and introduction to the different departments. An orientation of this type would serve as a refresher for existing Board Directors and a starting point for newly elected Directors. I believe these types of meetings provide multiple benefits, such as creating a sense of unity, under-

were elected. Power Plant Tour At the approval of our Board President, I have coordinated with Management to schedule a Saturday tour of our Power Plant. Because of safety measures, only a limited number can tour at a given time. If you are interested in joining me on this tour, please send me an email with your contact information to riverbaydirectorlg@gmail.com and enter Power Plant Tour in the subject line of your email. You may also contact the Board Secretary’s office at 718-320-3300, Ext. 3352 with your information.

Defensive driving course resumes in September The Black Forum defensive driving course will resume in September, in Rm. 1, Dreiser Community Center, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Lower your liability insurance cost by 10% and remove up to 4 points from your driver’s license. Please make your check in the amount of $35, payable to “the Black Forum of Co-op City,” and mail to P.O. Box 563, Bronx, N.Y. 10475 at least 1½ weeks before the class, or you can walk in on the day of the class but you must have $35 in cash to pay for the course. Remember, don’t text and drive. Black Spectrum Theatre coming The Black Spectrum Theatre will be coming to Co-op City’s Section 5 greenway on Thursday, July 24, 7:15 p.m. Stay tuned for more details or call (718) 320-8035. Return to Lobster Fest We will be going to Lobster Fest at the Nordic Lodge, RI and then on to the casino for an exciting day on Saturday, Aug. 16. Cost is $150/person -- $100 due now and $50 by June 30. No REFUNDS. Make reservations today. Call (718) 320-0033, (917) 209-5334 or (718) 320-8035. Seats going fast! Oldies but Goodie Concert & Dance The Black Forum will be sponsoring an Oldies But Goodies concert and dance at the Dreiser Auditorium on Saturday, Sept. 6. Artists and ticket information will be posted soon. Stay tuned. Notice: All Section 5 food pantry participants All Section 5 residents must pick up

their food packages on Wednesdays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Evangelical Church of Co-op City. You must bring your white cards to pick up your food. Volunteers needed for Wednesdays and Fridays. For information, please call (718) 320-8035. Volunteers needed The Black Forum is looking for volunteers to help out 2 days a week at the food pantry from 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. You choose the days. Training will take place on Thursday only. If you are interested, please call (718) 320-8035. Emergency Food Program We are open on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m., Room 20 at the Dreiser Community Center. Also, due to budget constraints and shortage of available food, you must live within zip code 10475 to participate in this program. You must also have your card with you and bring two clean plastic shopping bags. In order to receive food, you must present a current photo ID such as a non or driver’s license or any photo ID card with proof of address. You will then be issued a card in order to pick up food in the future. We Need You - Join Us Today Membership is $5 per year/person. Call (718) 320-8035 or write to Black Forum, P.O. Box 563, Bronx, NY 10475; email: coopcityblackforum @gmail.com. Help us keep independent community organizations alive in Co-op City. Everyone is encouraged to join. Call or visit us, Room 20 in the Dreiser Community Center. —Tony Illis

Leah Graham

Director’s Viewpoint

Second Vice President

standing and an opportunity to discuss critical and key items. The goal is to enhance our ability as Board Directors to better serve the roles in which we

Black Forum

PLEASE REFRAIN FROM LITTERING IN THE GARAGES. There are several trash cans on every level for your convenience. Let’s all keep Co-op City clean! Thank you!

Because of limited space, cooperators will be added to the list on a first come, first serve basis. I look forward to seeing you on the tour. Planning for the 2015 HCR Budget Review In my discussions with the Board President, I will coordinate with our Finance Director and HCR point-ofcontact to schedule a budget meeting to discuss our finances and the manner in which HCR reviews the budgets of Mitchell-Lama co-ops when applying increases. The goal is to better manage our finances to minimize carrying charge increases. Riverbay Board Committees On June 12, the Board President sent the Board a request to select committees we would like to Chair for 2014/2015. The purpose of committees is to gain an understanding and appreciation of selected departments and projects within the Riverbay Corporation. It is also an opportunity to network and brainstorm areas for improvement with fellow cooperators and its department. As done in the past, I will submit a request to list the current year’s com-

mittees in the CC Times. The goal is to provide community awareness and solicit those cooperators interested in serving on a committee with the name and contact of the assigned Board Chairs. My Quarterly To-Do List • Update on equipment for televised Board meetings. • Launch date of our new website powered by Myhomepayge. • Vendor Food Carts. • Survey status – Bldg. 15A lobby renovations. Closing I will do all I can in coordination with my Board colleagues to protect the corporation and enhance the quality-oflife and services Co-op City deserves. We are truly a city within a city. I am also hopeful that this Board, who the majority wants what you want, will establish a meeting of the mind and accomplish what you elected us to do. If you wish to contact me, my email address is riverbaydirectorlg@gmail.com or you can leave me a message at 718-320-3300, Ext. 3352. Remember, sharing is caring.

STREET CRIME INCREASES AS THE WEATHER GETS WARMER Please be aware of your surroundings at all times! If you see something, call Co-op City Public Safety, 718-671-3050.

CO-OP CITY FOOT CARE CENTER SECTION 5 • BUILDING 29C 4240 HUTCHINSON RIVER PARKWAY EAST

(718) 671-2233 DR. LOUIS JACOBS, DIRECTOR ALL FOOT CONDITIONS TREATED The in-office surgical correction of BUNIONS • HAMMERTOES • INGROWN TOENAILS PAINFUL CORNS and CALLOUSES The treatment of traumatic foot injuries, heel spurs, bursitis and arthritis of the joints of the feet, toenail and skin infections, as well as other conditions.

Most Union and Insurance Plans Accepted. HIP CMO (Montefiore) Health Plan Accepted. We participate in Postal Workers, Mail Handlers, Letter Carriers, Verizon Workers, 1199, GHI, Blue Shield, Empire Plan, Medicare, Travelers, United Health Care and many other union and major medical plans. Se Habla Español MEDICARE ACCEPTED • HOUSE CALLS BY APPOINTMENT

Diabetic Patients with Medicare may be eligible for shoes.

Bingo Hall

“I had a dream the moment the former Bingo Hall became available approximately two years ago that it would be a no-brainer to occupy this stand-alone building as an acceptable community resource for our over 6,000 youth/young adults,” said Director Turner, who has been one of the strongest advocates to use the former Bingo Hall for a youth center. “Co-op City, a city within a city, the largest middle-income Mitchell-Lama development in the country has only one Teen Center. “Nevertheless, leadership of the Board changed, circumstances changed and the plan for another ‘commercial facility’ got interrupted. Life takes unexpected turns. Even so, I stand on the solid ground of faith and knowledge that our highest good for our youth is unfolding.” Director Turner added that “together, all of Co-op City’s concerned individuals, organizations and faith leaders can make a difference working towards developing a wide range of the right strategies and age appropriate activities.” “A Youth Task Force has been organized to ensure that we have their input,” said Director Turner. “Our

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vision includes fun, supervised, recreational, educational, skill building, cultural, life-skills, on-site wellness classes, culinary, dance, art, aerobics, exposure to career choices, a resource library, a computer lab, a music studio and much, much more.” She added that it is a vision that the Riverbay Corporation will hire staff to run the center. “We will need experienced staff who can assist in crafting our proposed programs to respond to the specific youth and young adult needs in Co-op City,” Director Turner noted, pointing out that “monetary contributions and grants are critical to our ability to operate our facility.” “This proposed state-of-the-art facility will enhance and advance the lives of today’s Co-op City Youth &Young Adult population,” said Director Turner. Second Vice President Graham said: “Co-op City is a city within a city with over 55,000 families and approximately 6,000 youths. Outside of the Section 5 Teen Center, I don’t know of any city that does not have some type of facility and programs for young people. I am very pleased with the passing of this resolution because it gives us the opportunity to introduce

Elevator shutdown update - Building 28B, Car #3

We have been advised by the manufacturer of the elevator machine that they are near completion and plan on shipping the machine to us this coming week. Upon receiving the machine, we will immediately begin its installation provided that all city permits are in place. We will make every attempt to restore the elevator back to service as soon as possible. We apologize for the inconveniences caused, and thank you for your patience and understanding. We will update you as new information is received. —Riverbay Management

Debs Townhouse A/C shutdown

On Tuesday, June 24, there will be no air conditioning from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in order to change dual temp valves for the new control system.

We apologize for the inconvenience and will restore service as soon as the repairs are completed. —Riverbay Power Plant

Anonymous calls to Public Safety

Periodically, cooperators may witness someone violating the housing company’s rules and regulations, however, it has been reported to Management that some people are apprehensive about reporting the situation for fear of their identity being divulged to the violator in question. Please know that you may request to remain anonymous when you contact the Co-op City Public Safety Department (CCPD) regarding said issues and the Public Safety dispatchers, officers and supervisors have been instructed to accept these calls and investigate, accordingly. If, however, you feel forced to surrender your identification in order to lodge your complaint, immediately request to speak with a supervisor. Rest assured that you should feel comfortable placing these calls to our Public Safety Department, as oftentimes residents are the first to know when an incident has taking place and in most cases who the individuals involved are, as well. Thank you very much for your cooperation. —Riverbay Management

something different and enriching for our youths.” Graham said that the community “can now partner with some fantastic organizations and get funding because we have a building.” “We can now offer quality afterschool and weekend programs; a youth and mentoring club where our children can embrace a stronger sense of who they are as a person,” Second Vice President Graham explained. “Even small improvements in self-concept go a long way toward keeping children out of trouble. The former Bingo Hall was vacant for far too long and we just needed to do the right thing for the children in our community. I know, because as a youth, I was in the cadets and attended an athletic program. These programs kept me focused, kept me engaged, and pushed me to do better. It is a rewarding feeling to give that same opportunity I was given as a youth. Co-op City is full of great kids who are so deserving and who will now have a community and multi-purpose center they can call their own.” “I think it’s important for our children to have a positive space to be in and this community doesn’t have sufficient accommodations for youth activi-

11 ties,” said Director Leslie. “We provide for the seniors so I think we should also provide outlets for our youth. This Bingo Hall is a very appropriate space for a multi-purpose center for our youth to be in. And we need to move forward in that direction right now.” Resolution 14-36 therefore directs the Riverbay Corporation to “rent the former Co-op City Cinema space for two years at a rental rate of $100 per year to the Riverbay Fund to be used as a multi-use not-for-profit Youth/Young adult/Community Center.” With the passage of the resolution by a vote of 7-4, with 1 abstention and 2 Directors absent, the President of the corporation, Cleve Taylor, and Management are authorized and directed to take all necessary steps to carry out resolution 14-36. In addition to Directors Turner, Graham and Leslie, other Directors voting in favor of Emergency Resolution 14-36 were Linda Berk, Bernard Cylich, Daryl Johnson, Francine Reva Jones, and Board President Cleve Taylor. Directors Helen Atkins, Othelia Jones and Rev. Calvin E. Owens voted no and Director Leslie Peterson abstained. Directors Al Shapiro and Khalil Abdul-Wahhab were absent.

Our youth - The future’s in their hands

Today’s world is tougher and tougher on youth. Therefore, let’s be in the present time/moment as we work together collectively as a community to provide a safe and enriching facility for them. The now ancestor Ruby Dee & Maya Angelou were extraordinary women who have left a lasting imprint on me and on America. I had the opportunity to be in the company of both women. Ruby Dee helped pave the way for Black women in the performing arts. When theater legend/ pioneer Gertrude Hadley Jeannette was honored, Ruby Dee was present. When the library in New Rochelle, NY, my former residence, was having problems, Ruby Dee was there. She organized a “Children March for Change” something that is needed in Co-op City. All of us women have their footsteps to follow. According to Ruby Dee, “The road is rough, let’s clear it” – If faith is asleep, let’s wake it.” Maya Angelou was known to quote the Roman poet Terence: “I am a human being. Nothing human can be alien to me.” Also, Maya Angelou worked tirelessly to make sure the Schomberg Library has funds to continue its unique mission and expand its outreach into every home, school and library. Her papers are stored at this library. COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP This Director was honored to be invited by the Jamaica Progressive

Co-op City Times / June 21, 2014

Evelyn Turner

Director’s Viewpoint

League, Inc. to begin a discussion about how to better address the needs of our youth in the North East Bronx. This event was attended by an awesome cross-section of educators, clergy, parents, other professionals and grass root leaders. The accomplishments of the Jamaican League are varied and numerous and they will be using their facility as we collectively address the educa-tional needs of our children and their parents in the North East Bronx. Admittedly, we have parents whose children are outstanding and moving through the educational system with ease. However, according to the statistics, compared to other ethnic groups we are lagging behind. Why? NO CHILD IS UNIMPORTANT so what are we going to do as a community? As Ruby Dee once said, “Hope makes sense and Faith makes it possible.” Special thanks to cooperator Marlene Smith for making sure several Co-op City leaders were invited and encouraged to work with the League. It’s been said many times and I will

repeat, “Education is our passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to the people who prepare for it today.” Those who did not forget American history understand why roadblocks to education were at one time etched in stone for a particular ethnic group. GETTING READY FOR COLLEGE A special tribute to parents who are sending child/children off to college in the fall. Also, a special thanks to cooperators who have sponsored programs to assist parents and children. On Saturday, October 4, we will have our 3rd Annual College, Career & Resource Fair. We want to provide yet another opportunity for our community especially to get information that will assist our youth in making good choices.

RIVERBAY BOARD ACTIVITY Our first meeting under the leadership of our new President Cleve Taylor is being held on Wednesday, June 18. An update will be forthcoming. UPCOMING ELECTIONS: DATES TO REMEMBER FEDERAL PRIMARY ELECTION: (U.S. CONGRESS) TUESDAY, June 24. Polls Open: 6:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. STATE PRIMARY ELECTION: (Senate &Assembly) Tuesday, September 9. Please vote and bring a friend to the polls. “Life is a short walk. There is so little time and so much living to achieve.” –John Oliver Killens CONTACT ME AT: EVELYN M. TURNER - evelyntinez@aol.com – 917-324-1033.

Notice of Geese Repellent application in your area

Please be advised that application of geese repellent will take place on Tuesday, June 24, 4-7 p.m., around the front of Buildings 15, 16, 17, 18 & 19. Geese repellent will also be applied to the rear of the buildings, including the tot lot areas. On Wednesday, June 18, 4-7 p.m., the repellent will be applied around the front of Buildings 20, 21, 22 and 23. Geese repellent will also be applied to the rear of the buildings, including the tot lot areas. We use a product called “liquid fence” which was recommended to us by the N.Y.S. Department of Environmental Conservation as it is harmless to humans and animals. This product will not harm the geese in any way; it only makes the grass distasteful forcing the geese to relocate. While there is no negative health conditions related to this product, our contractor is, however, placing notice 24 hours in advance around the outer perimeters where this product is to be applied. At most, there may be a lingering odor from this product for up to 24 hours. Thank you for understanding. —RIVERBAY MANAGEMENT

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Co-op City Times / June 21, 2014

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The Board has new leadership Co-op City Times / June 21, 2014

I recently received a letter from a shareholder regarding the distribution method of authorized petitions. Co-op City uses generally accepted methods such as: newspaper, television and telephone. Going forward, website notification and submittal would be ideal. The letter also stated the cooperator did not receive a response to a previous letter. Hopefully, this can be reviewed and bring about a change in how the corporation responds to written correspondence. Starting on July 1, 2014, the household income to qualify for SCRIE will increase from $29,000 to $50,000. If you qualify for the Senior Citizen Rent Increase Exemption (SCRIE) Program you can be exempt from future increases. For more information, you can download "Your Guide to the Senior Citizen Rent Increase Exemption (SCRIE) and Disability Rent Increase Exemption (DRIE) Programs" or visit the SCRIE/DRIE walk-in office from 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. at 66 John Street, 3rd Floor, or call 3-1-1.

Leslie Peterson

Directorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Viewpoint

Rivers Run Community Garden A video presentation of a vision for the Rivers Run Community Garden was shown to the Community Relations Committee and presented to the Board during a Riverbay Fund meeting. The committee report submitted for approval at the Riverbay Fund meeting was accepted and approval was given to proceed. Building 13, having presented it and made contact with various city agencies and being a non-profit, would steer the project. An interim Steering Committee of dedicated volunteers who attended workshops is in place to implement governance. Rivers Run Comm-unity

Garden has a separate account and membership is payable to the Rivers Run Community Garden. Co-op City residents, neighboring communities and Directors are invited to attend meetings. At the meetings, the point is stressed to members, this is NOT a Building 13 project. We are the steering committee. A steering committee is a committee that provides guidance, direction and control to a project within an organization. All information on establishing the garden came from the Green Thumb, Parks Department and Botanical Garden workshops attended initially by Building 13 cooperators and other community members. This allowed us to be included on Green Thumbsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; database and will entitle us to get free items in the future for our garden. Going forward, Rivers Run Community Garden will have its own article in the Co-op City Times. Rivers Run Community Garden strives for a green and welcoming space offering horticultural, educational

From the CSO Department: Noise at night

and cultural activities. Members of the community garden are interested in encouraging social interaction between all generations as they work together to create a living green space. In addition, community gardens improve air quality, increase biodiversity, and develop the resident's awareness and appreciation of their environment. Garden members participated in committee meetings where they presented their vision; pathways lined by benches built by hand, flowers tucked in beds started in cups and communal vegetable plots producing nutritious food. Community gardens provide fresh produce and plants, as well as satisfying labor, neighborhood improvement, sense of community and connection to the environment. If you have any questions or concerns, contact me. I can be reached at: Leslie Peterson, Riverbay Board Director, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475; call @ 718-320-1370 or email me at daddpeterson @aol.com.

Every cooperator has the right to enjoy the sanctity of their apartment. We ask all cooperators to be kind and keep noise down during the late evening hours. Those who do not are subject to a community complaint and possible fine. Please be courteous to your fellow cooperators. Thank you for your cooperation.

Co-op City Times / June 21, 2014

Coalition to Save Affordable Housing

The Coalition to Save Affordable Housing held its General Membership meeting on June 9 to celebrate a successful election outcome. Many of you who attended would agree we had a terrific party. As Chair of the Coalition to Save Affordable Housing, I would most especially like to thank all the members, their friends and family who not only contributed to our efforts to elect three of the five Team For Change candidates to the Riverbay Board of Directors, but also handed out flyers, talked to their neighbors,

and cheered us on at the forums. The game changers are: Mitch Berkowitz, Dominic Bonanno, Pat Bonaparte, Malik Brewington, Yolanda Canales Schumann, Charlotte S. Codington, Olivia Cylich, Elaine Daniels, Patrice Dawson, Ida Edwards, Carol Eilets, James Emmanuel, Sonia Feliciano, Myrtice Freeman, Susan Joseph, Barbara Grant, Janie F. Gray, Robert Gray, Rev. Deborah Jenkins, Flora Keitt, Ebony Lambright, Kevin Lambright, Azalea McDavid, Angel Mangual, Michelle Marbury, Michael

Ofori, Eunice Pugh, Dolores Rankin, Francine Reva Jones, Cheryl Richards, Hal Satinoff, Marlene Smith, Nelson Sweeting, Myishia Taylor-Mike, Evelyn Turner, Sandra White of Bldg. 7 and Sandra Jackson Williams. To the 2014 Team for Change: Linda Berk, Leah Graham, Cleve Taylor, Sebastian Ulanga and Junius Williams, “Thank You” because we definitely couldn’t have done it without your sacrifice and generosity. And, extra special kudos to our amazing Election Campaign Committee

which included: Judy Camacho, Bernie Cylich, Stuart Edwards, Andrea Leslie, Leroy Moorehead, Claudia Sampson, Bruce Silberman and Sheila Sinclair. Last but certainly not least, we want to express our sincerest appreciation to Ms. Hattie Overman, who gave us a big boost when we needed it most… Thanks, Hattie! We couldn’t have done it without you. See you all in September at our General Membership Kickoff meeting. Have a terrific and safe summer! —Sebastian Ulanga

Co-op LL Minor Team wins first round Playoff Game On a bases loaded, three RBI walkoff triple by Milon Dawson, the CCLL Capri II Pizza Blue Jays triumph over the Astor Phillies in the first round of the playoffs. Losing 4-2 in their last at bat, the comeback started on a walk by Aidan Torres. Kevin Vasquez followed with a single to place two men on base. The Phillies, however, got Jermyn Singh to make the first out. The bases were then loaded as Rashan Khan walked, but the second out was made by Messiah Maisonet. Now, with two outs and three men on, Milton wallops the first pitch past the first baseman and onto the right field fence to bring

in the three runs for the 5-4 dramatic win. Afterwards, the players and fans erupted with joy and jubilation. The Phillies were held to four runs on the fine performance by pitchers Jerlyn Pichardo, Jermyn Singh, and Kevin Vasquez. Jerlyn, who then went on to catch, also prevented the Phillies from scoring on a bases loaded double play by stepping on home and throwing to third. Shortstop Messiah also was great on defense by catching pop-ups and making three putouts to first. The league wants to thank the Blue Jays coaching staff of Hafiz Khan, Anthony Dawson, and George Torres for a great season. Also, our gratefulness to the parents, especially Shamie

Khan, Maria Baez, Belgira Vasquez, Patricia Ingram, Celeste Dawson, and Sharline Coley for their most enthusiastic support. Last Saturday, the CCLL held its Annual Everod Jefferson and Cliff Wade Memorial Father’s Day softball game. Board members, coaches, parents, and former players were invited to participate. Representing their late father were former Major Leaguer Stanley Jefferson and former Little Leaguer Derrick Wade. The Annual Players Participation Day will be held on Saturday, June 28th. Trophies will be given out and the players will be treated to franks and drinks.

For more information on the CCLL, visit our website. —Hector Ayala

Velocity Track Club had another productive week; the blessings continued on Wednesday, June 11th. We had 9 student athletes compete in the Hershey trails at Van Cortland Park. Medals were given to the top 3 athletes in their events & gender, plus, they advanced to the regional championship. Any athlete who advances to the national championship gets an all-paid trip to Hershey Park, where they will visit the Hershey Chocolate Factory and other fun places in Hershey, PA. The following student athletes medaled and advanced to the regional championship: In our 9 & 10 years boys division: Julian Cauldwell, Ethan Mohan, Brandon Godbold & Dontae Lindo took 1st place in the 4 X 100 relay race. Plus, Julian won the 50 meter dash, Dontae won the 400 meter dash & 2nd in the 200 meter run. Brandon took 3rd in the standing long

jump. Giovanna Tolbert took 3rd in the 800 meters & 1600 meter race. Dominique Jackson took 1st in the 100 & 200 meter race.

in Red Hook, Brooklyn. The competition was good and medals were hard to win. Medals were given to the top 3 athletes in their event & gender. We had 11 student athletes compete in this meet. Out of the 11 athletes, 7 athletes medaled. The following athletes are: Giovanna Tolbert took 3rd in the 1500 meter race, Dominique Jackson took 2nd in the 200 meter race and Darius Gordan took 2nd in the long jump. Matthiaus Love-Anderson took 1st in the shot put. Kaseam Shand took 2nd in the shot put and Kristian Cadiz-Domville took 2nd in the 200 meter race. Then, we had Julian Cauldwell & Dontae Lindo compete in the 8 years & under Fastest Kid in New York race in the Adidas Grand Prix at Icahn Stadium. The place was electrifying! Most people were there to see the Olympians and National Champions. Dontae & Julian

TODAY!! IS SUMMER FUN DAY – Saturday, June 21 (rain date: June 28th) from 12 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. at Carver Loop and Casals Place. Hey! Can you Name That Tune? Can You Salsa? Join us and enjoy an afternoon of games, music with DJ Val, and other fun activities. Everything is FREE (popcorn, cotton candy, franks) while supplies last. To participate in games, waiver forms must be signed by parents for youth under 18. There will be 50 FREE t-shirts to the first youth to arrive and later limited free cones from Mr. Softie and live music performed by Music with A Message sponsored by the Renaissance Youth Center. They strive to make a difference in the lives of youth. They teach kids their dreams for success are within reach, through mentoring and academic pro-

Co-op City Little League

Velocity Track Club

Julian Cauldwell & Dontae Lindo, with Maurice Greene, the former 100 meter world record holder who has won four Olympic medals.

On Saturday, June 14th, we had athletes compete in the Jeuness Invitational

Building 13 Association

grams. Interested? Visit their table and learn more. Sponsors - We appreciate Congressman Eliot Engel, Assemblyman Michael Benedetto, Stop and Shop, Bob’s Furniture, Rosenshein (Peartree Mall), Fairway, Capital One Bank, People’s Bank, Associated, Mr. Softie, Zodiac Track, JGC Skills and Drills Basketball, Renaissance Youth Center aka Music with a Message, Dept. of Parks, Dept. of Sanitation, Fire Dept., Co-op City Public Safety, 45th Precinct, and Community Board 10 for their support. Building Meeting - The newly elected members of the Association Board was sworn in at the meeting by former 2nd Vice President Doris Sanchez, who did a wonderful job and continues to support our activities. Sworn in were Leslie

Peterson, President; Nancy Santiago, 1st Vice President; Vivian Campbell 2nd Vice President; Adrienne Spivey, Secretary; Gail Sharbaan, Treasurer and Miguel Santiago, Sgt. at Arms. Special THANKS to our guest, Director Rick Schmidt, Riverbay Technical Services, who was informative and answered questions about the impending lobby doors and intercom installations. All were invited to visit Building 15A to see the new lobby entrance and intercom system. Don’t miss the BUS! Section 2 Fundraiser trip to the Showboat in Atlantic City, August 16. $35, leaving from Carver and Casals at 10 a.m. Payment due by July 12. Contact Buildings 9, 11, 12, 13 and 14 for information. Check the lobby bulletin board. Sands Casino/Amore Winery/

CCLL Capri II Pizza Blue Jays coaches Anthony Milon, George Torres, and Hafiz Khan exchange handshakes with the Phillies staff after the dramatic 5-4 playoff game win.

were able to take pictures and get autographs. They ran a good race also. Dontae finished 4th and Julian, 5th, out of the 9 athletes who qualified. I must give credit to Jaguars Track Team; they took 1st, 2nd & 3rd. Lovely plagues were given to all 9 athletes. Great job, Velocity!!! On Saturday, June 21st, Velocity Track Club New York will be hosting 50 meter races at Section 2 Fun Day. Come out and have fun. Anyone interested in supporting Velocity Track Club New York, we are a 501(c)3 - Non-for Profit. Just write the check of any size to Velocity Track Club New York. Your donation is a tax write off and we will send you a receipt. For additional information, please contact Coach Winston Dinkins at 914441-6196 or email me at WATCLT @AOL.COM. —Winston Dinkins

Outlet Shopping/Golden Corral in Bethlehem, Pa. scheduled for Nov. 8. The bus will leave from 100 Casals Place at 7:00 a.m. The cost is $85 with a bonus offered by the casino subject to change. First payment of $45 is due by June 30. The 2nd payment of $40 is due by August 29. The trip is payable to Bldg. 13 Assoc. Checks for Building 13 events should be made payable to Building 13 Assoc. Inc. and mailed to: Bldg. 13 Assoc., 100 Casals Place #32K, Bronx, NY 10475. All activities are on a first come basis. For information, contact Gail Sharbaan at 718-671-3801 or Leslie Peterson at 718320-1370, our website: http://www.bldg 13assoc.com or e-mail us at building 13assoc@yahoo.com. Thanks for making our team work. —Leslie Peterson

Co-op City Times / June 21, 2014

Second Reading - Resolution #14-24 SUBMITTED BY: Bill Gordon SECONDED BY: Rev. Calvin Owens BOARD OF DIRECTORS, MEETING – DATED: JUNE 18, 2014

WHEREAS, Riverbay’s Contracts Department sent out 16 bid proposals for the purchase of kitchen cabinets

under Contract P518; and WHEREAS, Contracts received six (6) proposals for the cabinets; and WHEREAS, the proposals were sent to Management and to Riverbay’s architect for review; and WHEREAS, Management and the architect are in agreement that the award of a contract should be given to Instock Cabinets, Inc. as they are the best qualified bidder for one year, since

Second Reading - Resolution #14-28 SUBMITTED BY: Leah Graham SECONDED BY: Leslie Peterson BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING, DATED: JUNE 18, 2014

WHEREAS, Riverbay Corporation’s software licensing and support agreement with Microsoft expires July 31, 2014; and WHEREAS, Microsoft Corporation requires companies to obtain such

agreements through third party companies approved by Microsoft known as Microsoft partners; and WHEREAS, Microsoft Corporation establishes the pricing for all such agreements and Riverbay Corporation makes all payments directly to Microsoft; and WHEREAS, Riverbay Corporation has worked successfully with Software One, Inc., an approved Microsoft Partner; and

Second Reading - Resolution #14-29 SUBMITTED BY: Bill Gordon SECONDED BY: Rev. Owens BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING, DATED: JUNE 18, 2014

WHEREAS, Resolution 12-02 approved Marks Paneth LLP’s contract #2713 for Audit and Tax Services for a three year period; and WHEREAS, HUD requires Riverbay Corporation’s audited financial statements be filed electronically into HUD’s Real Estate Assessment Center (REAC); and

WHEREAS, HUD’s REAC system was not setup to accommodate data from limited profit cooperative housing companies and HUD’s REAC system is only set up to accept data from NonProfit cooperative entities; and WHEREAS, HUD has now instructed Riverbay Corporation that its financial statements need to be filed into HUD’s REAC system as a non-profit entity; and WHEREAS, the outside auditing firm needs to process Riverbay Corporation’s financial data as if it were a not-for profit entity; and WHEREAS, Marks Paneth LLP is required based on accounting and audit-

Second Reading - Resolution #14-30 SUBMITTED BY: Bill Gordon SECONDED BY: Othelia Jones BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING, DATED: JUNE 18, 2014

WHEREAS, the Contracts Department sent out thirty three (33) requests for proposals for Bid #2916, Environmental Health & Safety Consultant; and WHEREAS, we received two (2)

proposals which were reviewed in detail by the Project Manager; and WHEREAS, the Project Manager has determined McCabe Environmental Services, LLC is the lowest responsible bidder (Recommendation attached); and WHEREAS, McCabe has been the incumbent for more than seven years with our company and has had a good working relationship with Riverbay; and WHEREAS, McCabe has been an asset to us in obtaining variances that

Second Reading - Resolution #14-31 SUBMITTED BY: Bill Gordon SECONDED BY: Othelia Jones BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING DATED: JUNE 18, 2014

WHEREAS, Bartow City Wireless, Inc. has requested a lease from Riverbay Corporation for the premises at 2071 Bartow Avenue (1,550 sq. ft.), Bronx, New York, to be used as Metro PCS, and

WHEREAS, the term of the lease is five years with a five year renewal option and annual rental rates are within the provisions of Resolution #85-16 as amended by Resolution #95-44; and WHEREAS, this is a newly formed corporation, a personal guarantee has been signed by Anthony Filingeri; and an inquiry was requested with the Better Business Bureau which resulted in no negative findings; and as well as 2 additional months deposit has been

they met the specifications and their pricing is acceptable; and NOW THEREFORE, LET IT BE RESOLVED: that Riverbay enter into Contract #P518 with Instock Cabinets, Inc. in the not to exceed amount of $260,000 + 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. YES: Atkins, Gordon, F. Jones, O. Jones, Owens, Peterson, Taylor, Turner NO: Berk, Cylich, Graham, Johnson, Leslie ABSENT: Shapiro, Abdul-Wahhab PASSED

WHEREAS, Software One Inc. has submitted Riverbay’s needs to Microsoft and Microsoft has offered us a three year license and support agreement for $264,466.08, payable in three annual payments of $88,156.36; and NOW THEREFORE, LET IT BE RESOLVED: that Contract #P508 with Software One, Inc. for a cost of $264,466.08 for three (3) years 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. YES: Atkins, Berk, Cylich, Gordon, Graham, Johnson, F. Jones, O. Jones, Leslie, Owens, Peterson, Taylor, Turner ABSENT: Shapiro, Abdul-Wahhab PASSED

ing rules and regulations to conduct additional and different testing of the data, and conduct additional work to certify Riverbay Corporation’s financial statements will comply with the Office of Management and Budget’s CircularA133; and WHEREAS, Marks Paneth LLP has proposed performing this additional work at a cost of $19,800 for the year ended March 31, 2013 and $12,600 for the year ended March 31, 2014; NOW THEREFORE, LET IT BE, RESOLVED: that a change order for contract #2713 with Marks Paneth LLP for $19,800 for the

March 31, 2013 fiscal year, and $12,600 for the March 31, 2014 fiscal year be approved as submitted by Management in accordance with Board of Directors Resolution 85-16 and amended by Resolution 95-44, and that the President is hereby authorized to execute the contract change order and Management is authorized to take all steps necessary to make this action effective. YES: Atkins, Berk, Cylich, Gordon, Graham, F. Jones, O. Jones, Leslie, Owens, Peterson, Taylor, Turner NO: Johnson ABSENT: Shapiro, Abdul-Wahhab PASSED

has allowed Riverbay to take reduced air samples and eliminate required waiting periods; as well as been instrumental in our litigation case with the New York City Department of Environmental Protection. NOW THEREFORE, LET IT BE RESOLVED: that the proposed contract 2916 with McCabe Environmental Services, LLC for a not to exceed cost of $1,800,000.00 over a three (3) year period 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. YES: Atkins, Berk, Cylich, Gordon, Graham, F. Jones, O. Jones, Leslie, Owens, Peterson, NO: Johnson, Taylor, Turner ABSENT: Shapiro, Abdul-Wahhab PASSED

requested; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the lease agreement for the premises at 2071 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, New York, by and between Riverbay Corporation, Owner, and Bartow City Wireless, Inc., 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 FURTHER RESOLVED, that the President of the Corporation is authorized to sign the lease agreement and related documents on behalf of Riverbay Corporation. YES: Atkins, Cylich, Gordon, Johnson, F. Jones, O. Jones, Leslie, Owens, Peterson, Taylor, Turner ABSENT FOR VOTE: Berk, Graham ABSENT: Shapiro, Abdul-Wahhab PASSED

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Co-op City Times / June 21, 2014

Great Presence Everyone is talking about the much needed presence of Officers we have been getting lately. We welcome it with open arms and hope that it continues. A special thank you goes out to Chief Apollo for hearing our cries for assistance. Building 21 also wants to thank Rev. Jenkins, Andy King, Francine

Building 21 Association

Jones, Leah Graham, Building 10 and a host of others who helped bring attention to potential tragedies brewing for the past 2 years in our area. We would also like to recognize Ebony Lambright, founder and Executive Director of “A Rae of Sunshine,” for allowing Building 21 Association the opportunity to help launch “STORY-

Emergency Resolution: #14-34 SUBMITTED BY: Leah Graham SECONDED BY: Evelyn Turner BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING: June 18, 2014

WHEREAS, the Collective Bargaining Agreement by and between Riverbay Corporation and the Service Employees International Union, Local 32BJ (“Local 32BJ”) expired on June

8, 2014; and WHEREAS, the representatives of Riverbay Corporation and of Local 32BJ did undertake collective bargaining negotiations; and WHEREAS, as a result of these negotiations the parties have agreed upon a new Collective Bargaining Agreement for a period of four (4) years up to, and including, June 8, 2018; and WHEREAS, Riverbay Management

Emergency Resolution: #14-35 SUBMITTED BY: Bernard Cylich SECONDED BY: Cleve Taylor BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING: JUNE 18, 2014

WHEREAS Riverbay has been managed by a Managing company from month to month without a contract since November, 2013

WHEREAS Co-op City would be best served by Management based on a formal approved, contractual relationship. BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED: The Board shall establish an Ad-Hoc Committee with at least three Board members to search for a General Manager or Managing agent upon the adoption of this resolution. The Ad-Hoc Committee shall seek bidding specifications from HCR.

Emergency Resolution: #14-36 SUBMITTED BY: Evelyn Turner SECONDED BY: Leah Graham & Andrea Leslie BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING, DATED: JUNE 18, 2014

WHEREAS, Co-op City is a community with over 6,000 young people under 19

WHEREAS, there is little or no government sponsored after school programs for our young people WHEREAS, there is a need for youth programs for our young people WHEREAS, there is a need for a state-of-the-art facility for our youth and young adults NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: that Riverbay Corporation rent the former Co-op City

Emergency Resolution: #14-38

SUBMITTED BY: Leslie Peterson SECONDED BY: Linda Berk & Cleve Taylor BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING: June 18, 2014

WHEREAS, the Collective Bargaining Agreement by and between Riverbay Corporation and the Office and Professional Employees International Union, Local 153 (“Local

153”) expired on January 31, 2013; and WHEREAS, the representatives of Riverbay Corporation and of Local 153 did undertake collective bargaining negotiations; and WHEREAS, as a result of these negotiations the parties have agreed upon a new Collective Bargaining Agreement for a period of five (5) years up to, and including, January 31, 2018; and WHEREAS, Riverbay Management presented the Board with the attached

TIME read to your child.” It was a success here in our building and we know that its success will carry through to other organizations here in Co-op City. We cannot forget all of those who voted for new change here in Co-op City. Let us pray that Cleve Taylor and his entire Board will have the strength to deliver the changes so greatly needed

in our community. Let’s come together and offer our assistance so that it is a rapid reality. Remember, we are neighbors and we are family. We will all win by working, sharing and living together. For further correspondence: 21association@gmail .com or call us at: (347) 504-1821. —Kevin Lambright

presented the Board with the attached Memorandum of Agreement describing the terms of the new Collective Bargaining Agreement and recommends that the Riverbay Board of Directors ratify this Collective Bargaining Agreement. NOW THEREFORE, LET IT BE RESOLVED, that the Riverbay Board of Directors ratifies the Collective Bargaining Agreement by and between Riverbay and the Service Employees

International Union Local 32BJ for a period of four (4) years commencing on June 9, 2014 and ending June 8, 2018, and authorizes Riverbay’s President to sign the agreement on behalf of the Corporation. YES: Atkins, Berk, Cylich, Gordon, Graham, Johnson, F. Jones, O. Jones, Leslie, Owens, Peterson, Taylor, Turner ABSENT: Shapiro, Abdul-Wahhab PASSED

The Committee may receive assistance from Riverbay Legal Counsel and/or other consultants. The Committee shall expeditiously prepare specifications and solicit bids from a minimum of three prospective General Managers and three Managing agents. After interviewing all bidders, the Committee shall select three Managing agents and three General Managers to

be interviewed by the Board of Directors. The Committee shall provide the Board with monthly reports on their progress. YES: Atkins, Berk, Cylich, Graham, Johnson, F. Jones, Leslie, Owens, Peterson, Taylor, Turner NO: Gordon, O. Jones Absent: Shapiro, Abdul-Wahhab PASSED

Cinema space for two years at a rental rate of $100 per year to Riverbay Fund to be used as a multi-use notfor-profit Youth/Young adult/Community Center. AND FURTHERMORE, that Riverbay broom clean that space, waive all utility fees and provide maintenance and porter service BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the President and management

are authorized and directed to take all necessary steps to carry out this Resolution.” YES: Berk, Cylich, Graham, Johnson, F. Jones, Leslie, Taylor, Turner NO: Atkins, Gordon, O. Jones, Owens ABSTAIN: Peterson ABSENT: Shapiro, Abdul-Wahhab PASSED

Memorandum of Agreement describing the terms of the new Collective Bargaining Agreement and recommends that the Riverbay Board of Directors ratify this Collective Bargaining Agreement. NOW THEREFORE, LET IT BE RESOLVED, that the Riverbay Board of Directors ratifies the Collective Bargaining Agreement by and between Riverbay and the Office and Professional Employees Inter-

national Union, Local 153, for a period of five (5) years commencing on February 1, 2013 and ending January 31, 2018, and authorizes Riverbay’s President to sign the agreement on behalf of the Corporation. YES: Atkins, Berk, Cylich, Gordon, Graham, Johnson, F. Jones, O. Jones, Leslie, Owens, Peterson, Taylor, Turner ABSENT: Shapiro, Abdul-Wahhab PASSED

2015, and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Riverbay Audit Committee utilize two outside employment agencies to screen and recommend qualified candidates to the Audit Committee for the position of Director of Internal Audit, interview candidates and, consistent with the Audit Committee Charter approved by the Board, recommend up to 3 candidates to

the Board for employment as the Director of Internal Audit. Once a Director of Internal Audit has been hired by the Corporation, he or she will be responsible for hiring staff. YES: Atkins, Berk, Cylich, Gordon, Graham, Johnson, F. Jones, O. Jones, Leslie, Owens, Peterson, Taylor, Turner

Emergency Resolution: #14-39

SUBMITTED BY: Bernard Cylich SECONDED BY: Andrea Leslie BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING: JUNE 18, 2014

WHEREAS, the Riverbay Audit Committee met on March 3 and 24, 2014, and WHEREAS, as a result of those meetings the Riverbay Audit Committee

issued a report dated April 4, 2014, in which it recommended that the Board of Directors authorize a budget line item of $400,000.00 to staff the Internal Audit Department with a Director and up to 3 assistants; and NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that a budget line item of $400,000 is hereby added to the budget for the fiscal year commencing April 1,

ABSENT: Shapiro, Abdul-Wahhab PASSED

Co-op City Times / June 21, 2014

NAACP Co-op City Branch #2210

National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. Mailing Address: P.O. Box 75-3111, Einstein Station Bronx, NY 10475 President: Jerome Rice Office telephone: (718) 320-3210 Address: 135 Einstein Community Center, Room 36 Office hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Email: naacpccity2210@gmail.com Membership Meeting on Sunday, June 22 at 3:00 p.m. All welcomed. Raffle and “Stay at Home Tea” drawing and refreshments. All are welcome. General membership meeting will be in recess July and August. Office hours will still be in effect. Voter registration forms available in English & Spanish. Voter registration is an ongoing activity. Federal Primary

election is June 24th. Volunteers are needed to do voter registration in their buildings. Those interested should call Jerome Rice at (718) 320-3210. President’s Message President Jerome L. Rice is asking everyone to take their souls to the polls during election month. I encourage everyone who is not a registered voter to stop by the office and get registered. Did you know that ex-felons can vote? As long as they complete their sentence, they can vote. Community policing is a partnership between the police and the community. In the wake of the May 17th shooting, the branch encourages the community to work with the police to resolve the shooting incident. Using the term “snitching” is a jail terminology that shouldn’t be embraced in our community. Come out, bring a friend

and be brought up to date on what your branch is doing. “Become a member, become a voice.” If you’re already a member, we ask that you gift a membership or sponsor a child. June Game Changer Focus: CIVIC ENGAGEMENT - VOTING RIGHTS & POLITICAL REPRESENTATION. Protect and enhance voting rights and fair representation. Access to the vote and fair representation at all levels of the political process. By protecting democracy, enhancing equality and increasing democratic participation and civic engagement, African Americans will be proportionally elected to political office ... Don’t Forget – ex-felons can vote! In NY State, Voting Rights are restored automatically after release from prison and discharge from parole (probationers may vote). If you are in

the county jail, but have not been convicted of a felony at the time of the election, YOU CAN VOTE! Qualifications to Register to Vote: Be a U.S. citizen; be 18 years old by December 31st of the year in which you file this form (Note: You must be 18 years old by the date of the General, Primary or other election in which you want to vote); live at your present address at least 30 days before an election; not be in jail or on parole for a felony conviction, and not claim the right to vote elsewhere. Let Your Voice Be Heard! Say It Loud! Vote! Polls are open 6:00 a.m. 9:00 p.m. on June 24th, Federal Primary Election, last day to register for federal Primary Election is May 30th; September 9th Primary Day, last day to register for Primary Election is August 15th. —Jerome L. Rice

Auditions for International Youth Choir Youth between the ages of 8 and 14 are invited to audition for Let the Children Sing Choir, an international multimedia musical project supporting orphans and children who face challenging circumstances in Africa. SESSION (A) is SUNDAY, JULY 20, 12:00 – 5:00 P.M. SESSION (B) is SUNDAY, JULY 27, 12:00 – 5:00 P.M. Children should be prepared to sing a few bars of a song that they are familiar with. Sessions will be recorded. For more information, email: info@

ltccchoir.org. Film Screening Today, the Drammeh Center will hold a talk on addiction and recovery, and screen the new documentary film “Bridges” - shot in the Bronx by a group of men eager to share their stories candidly about what goes on in the life of an addict. The project, produced by the Drammeh Institute, has screened throughout the United States, was the official selection of Reel Recovery Film Festival, and is being used by recovery facilities as an informational tool for clients and their

families. We encourage parents, clinicians, and teens to see this important film and hear how intergenerational substance abuse affects each generation. Meet the filmmakers and join the discussion of addiction affecting our communities. $5. Seating is limited and refreshments will be served. Please RSVP to drammehcenter@gmail.com. Grant Writing Workshop A grant writing workshop is scheduled for Saturday, June 28 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Drammeh Center, 140 DeKruif Place (ground floor). If you are seeking funding for a worthy

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

Greetings, cooperators. Tomorrow is Father’s Day and we want to say happy Father’s Day to all the fathers, grandfathers, brothers, uncles, nephews, cousins and god fathers. We want to thank all the men in our lives who have loved and supported their extended families. We acknowledge their strength, their leadership and example and all the life lessons we have learned from them. Happy Father’s Day to you all. To commemorate Father’s Day, Building 19 Association is having a lottery raffle today, Saturday, June 14th. We have been selling raffles for a ‘Package of Lottery Tickets’ in the

lobby during the week (Monday and Wednesday) from 5 p.m.-7 p.m. Many of you have purchased raffle tickets, and we thank all of you for your support. The tickets are selling at $2 each and three tickets for $5. Today, we will conclude the raffle; selling raffle tickets from 12:00 p.m.—2:00 p.m. and a winner shall be drawn at 3:00 p.m. Join us - take a chance. A big win could be waiting for you. YOU NEVER KNOW. All proceeds will go to our college Scholarship Fund. To all those celebrating birthdays in June, we wish you health, wealth and love for the coming year. Building 19 Association will be

taking the summer off. I want to thank each and every member of our fantastic Steering Committee for doing a wonderful job of volunteering their time and contributing their ideas in order to facilitate meeting and events; for reaching out to cooperators by sitting in the lobby and promoting events and fostering a feeling of neighborhood unity and friendship. I want to thank each and every Association member who supported us, participated in events and attended meetings and shared knowledge with their neighbors. I want to thank all the families of Building 19 for acknowledging our Association by becoming a

member or by just saying hello to us as we passed each other in the lobby or the elevator. I hope we will all come together again in September to continue to be active participants in the ‘life’ of Building 19 and of the Co-op City community. It has been my honor to work with you all in my role as Public Relations representative of the Building 19 Association. I wish everyone a great summer—a safe summer and I am looking forward to continuing our work in September as the Building 19 A s s o c i a t i o n — C O O P E R AT O R S DOING SOMETHING. —Lillie Hall

Section Five Fun Day is August 22, a day for family and friends. Looking for volunteers to help with activities to Atlantic City. Bus trip, August 2. Cost:

$35, get back $20. Call Bill Gordon, 917-940-9147, for information on either event. —Bill Gordon

Today is the last meeting for Building 32 prior to summer hiatus. This meeting is about YOU, so join the Executive Board in our Association Room at noon today and bring the summer in right. The Association Room is located in 32B, first floor rear.

We look forward to seeing you. For additional information, flyers have been posted by the elevators in our lobby, laundry room and by the mail receptacles. See you Saturday! —Lorna Smith

The Drammeh Center

Building 19 Association

Building 26 Association

A belated happy Father’s Day to all of our fathers. We hope your very deserved day was relaxing and enjoyable. Sunny greetings to our Co-op City families, friends, neighbors, merchants, and especially our new residents. Congratulations to all of our graduates. May God continue blessing you as you climb the educational ladder to fulfill your future endeavors. Our sincere well wishes for a speedy recovery to those of you who are sick/shut-in and/or hospitalized. Condolences and prayers to those who have experienced the loss of a loved one. May God bless you and your family with strength as you forge through this difficult time of bereavement. And may your beloved departed be eternally blessed. There will not be any Building 26 Association meetings held during the

months of July and August; on vacation. However, our next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, September 9, at 7:30 p.m., in the rear meeting room of 2420 Hunter Avenue. We wish everyone a very safe, relaxing, and fun vacation. E N J O Y! Let’s all work to help keep Co-op City clean and green. Please properly dispose of your trash in the appropriate receptacle. Teach your children to throw their candy wrappers, ice cream wrappers, and other finished treat containers in the garbage. Lead by example. If your children see your throwing your trash in the garbage, they too will do the same. If you see something, say something by calling 9-1-1 for emergencies and by calling 3-1-1 for non-emergencies. The life you save could be your own. —Yuvonne Lewis

Building 35 Association

Building 32 Association

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Thanks to all who attended the General Membership Meeting on Saturday. The following are the highlights: Scholarship Award - Tatiana Scantlebury was the Association’s 2014 Scholarship Award recipient and she accepted the certificate, $500 and the Hidden Colors dvd presented by Martha Barbosa, co-Chair of the Scholarship Committee. Tatiana will be attending Delaware State University to study Criminal Justice. Those in attendance contributed their advice and wisdom and wished her well. Thanks again to Riverbay Board President Cleve Taylor, line dance instructor, Cynthia Dixon; belly dance instructor, Xonia Wilson, for their generous donations to our Scholarship Fund. Stricter Gun Laws – After a briefing on the shooting that occurred near the Bellamy Loop basketball courts on May 17th, followed by comments made by Chief Apollo and President Obama, the Association membership discussed the possibility of legislation for stricter gun laws with an awareness campaign, which would include petitioning, a skit for kids, wearing “Bronx Against Gun Violence” t-shirts, announcements on News 12, and inviting others to join us.

Retirees of Dreiser Loop

TRAVEL EVENTS: Sept. 20-27, (8 days/7 nights) CALIFORNIA COASTAL CRUISE on the PRINCESS. Contacts: Claudette D., 718-379-4784/Beverly J., 718-3790377. Thurs., Oct. 9. It Pays to Play at the exciting HARRAH’S CASINO. (Casino bonus: TBD). Then, enjoy a finger-lickin’ Soul food dinner while listening in a really cool atmosphere to a live jazz and blues show at the well-known restaurant called Warm Daddy’s in Philly. The price is $90 - transportation included. A $60 deposit* is required to hold your seat. Balance DUE by Sept. 3. Contacts: Serita G., 347-564-5722/Barbara W., 718-320-0500. THEATRE COMMITTEE: (*prices include transportation/Dreiser Loop): Sat., June 21, 8:00 p.m. show. MICHAEL JACKSON TRIBUTE at Lehman College. Boarding: 6:45/Depart: 7:00 p.m. SHARP. Wed., Sept. 10, 11:15 a.m. matinee luncheon & show, THE WIZARD OF OZ at the Westchester Broadway Theatre. Price: $65. SOLD OUT! Wait list only. Contact: Eleanor B., 718-324-7847. GOOD AND WELFARE: Our heartfelt condolences to our President, Delores Debnam, and to her mother, Celestine Withey, on the recent loss of their cousin. Best wishes for a speedy recovery to Virginia Bolling, Laura Coleman, and Gloria Fair. To members and friends on the mend, “our wish is that each day brings you renewed strength, brighter times, and a healthier, happier you.” Contact: Elinor Gordon, Chair, at 718-379-8755, regarding illnesses and bereavements. Members and friends, we require your telephone number and a deposit* to reserve your seat when signing up for shows/trips. Checks/money orders only – Payable to RETIREES OF DREISER LOOP. Committee members will be available in Dreiser, Room 19, Mondays and/or Thursdays, approximately 3:00-5:00 p.m. Call (718-379-0377) before going to clubroom 19 during the summer months. ‘So Long’ as our summer vacation begins July 1st to the end of August. Don’t forget to mark your calendar – the RETIREES’ monthly General meeting will resume on Wednesday, September 3rd. We look forward to seeing you then. Clubroom 19 will continue to be open for your daily pleasure. Come relax and join in the fun. “We wish you a great summer and hope that you spend it happily with family and friends. May YOUR summer be just fantastic, like YOU!” —Claudette Davis

African-American Association June Celebrations – Happy birthday to Judy Walker. Happy Father’s Day to all fathers, grandfathers, mentors, etc. The Association sponsors the following ongoing programs and encourages your participation: Yoga & Pilates Mat Classes – Tuesdays, 7 p.m., Dreiser Center, Rm. 2. Lose weight, tone and strengthen your muscles with exercises that reduce stress through breathing techniques. Call Meena at 718-671-8364. Belly Dancing Classes – Wednesdays, 7 p.m., Dreiser Center, Rm. 2. A fun and healthy way to stay in shape! Call Xonia at 646-301-9438. This group was fabulous in their recent appearance in the Mount Vernon Fair. Evening Line Dancing Classes – Thursdays, 7-9 p.m., Dreiser Center, Rm. 2. Call Cynthia at 917-9037073. Dance to Soul, Latin, and Gospel music. They were a hit at the Mount Vernon Fair. Music Appreciation/Singing Group – Fridays, 7:30 p.m., Dreiser Center, Rm. 15. Sing along with us to sweet soul oldies, R&B, gospel, and popular classics. Call Keith at 917-561-6211. This group brought smiles to the faces of participants at the recent Open

Mic event in Dreiser Center. Education Program – The Institute For Youth holds classes on the 2nd and 4th Mondays, 7:00 p.m. in Dreiser Center, Room 15. Call 718-379-5555. Summer Day Camp for Children - Register your child today for fun-filled days of summer camp. Call 718-379-5555. General Membership Meeting – The next meeting will take place on Saturday, September 13th at 4:00 p.m. in Dreiser Center, Room 15. If you are unable to attend the meeting, look to our weekly column for upcoming events. Presently, a single membership is $7.50 and $12.50 for families until August 31st. This applies to NEW members only. The annual membership dues of $15 for singles and $25 for families will resume in September. You may send a check or money order (DO NOT MAIL CASH) to: AfricanAmerican Association of Co-op City, P.O. Box 702, Co-op City Station, Bronx, NY 10475. We welcome donations. Phone: 718-379-5555. Like us on Facebook: “CoopcityAfricanamericanassoc”. Our condolences to the family and friends of actress Ruby Dee who joined the ancestors on 6/11/14. —Francine Jones

The Coalition’s next general membership meeting will be held on Tuesday, September 9, at 12 p.m., 177 Dreiser Community Center, Room 15. The Coalition’s general membership meetings will be in recess for the month of July and August. Wishing everyone a safe and healthy summer. The President’s meeting will be held on Saturday, June 21, 10 a.m., 177 Dreiser Loop, Room 19. On Sunday, October 19th, we will be hosting our annual Friends and Family Day event. There will be games with prizes for the children. There will be vendors who we hope that you will consider purchasing items from, and last but not lease, refreshments will be served. So come out and support the many organizations that make up the Coalition. Please inform the Coalition of any suggestions that you may have. Mrs. Joan Murrell is the President of the Coalition. Phone number, (718) 379-3494. The Coalition is a non-profit organization dedicated to maintaining and improving the quality of life of cooperators while providing educational and culturally enriching programs for the community. We also act as one voice for all Coalition members where there are issues of

common concern and human rights. 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 Development of Co-op City, Inc., P.O. Box 619, Bronx, NY 10475. Churches and organizations that desire to join the Coalition may apply for membership by either writing or calling (718) 379-3494 or (718) 671-5957 for a membership application, which should be returned with a letter on your church/organization’s letterhead and signed by the Minister/President. Read the Coalition’s weekly column for information about events and issues. Remember, the Coalition’s motto is, “Coming together is the Beginning, Keeping together is Progress and Working together is Success.” —Harman T. Leacock

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22 Come & Visit Us – We welcome you to God’s House – Your House – One Family in Christ. We are a congregation with spirit-filled worship, offering a variety of opportunities for spiritual growth, fellowship and service to God and our community. We are a multi-ethnic, multi-cultural and bilingual congregation and all are welcome. Services are at the church at 2350 Palmer Avenue, across the street from Building 30. Parking is available. Sunday Services – The first Sunday of the month is a bilingual service with communion at 10 a.m. All other Sunday services are as follows: English Service at 9 a.m. and the Spanish Service at 11:30 a.m. There are Bible studies in “For whatever is born of God overcomes the world. And this is the victory that has overcome the worldour faith.” 1 John 5:4 Spiritual Food for Thought: Beloved, refuse to allow discouragement from any source to undermine your faith or keep you from victory. Stand strong in the work of God’s Spirit in your life, which will cause you to rise above the circumstances that would otherwise shipwreck your faith. You are not appointed to failure or ruin. You are destined to overcome. Are you looking for a new church home or a place where you can praise God openly and freely? Do you seek a church home where you can exercise your God-given gifts and talents? Then Greater Love is the place for you! We Greetings to all of our Post members who are homebound and recovering from various medical operations. We wish you a speedy recovery. Happy birthday to all of our members who will be celebrating their birthday in June. Our Post is always looking for new members to join, so if you are a VETERAN from any branch of the military, stop by and join our Post. Bring your DD-214 with you. Post 1871 is located in Section #5 in the Community Center, 135 Einstein Loop, Room 41. Our office telephone number is (718) 320-8165, and our e-mail address is post1871@optimum.net. In the U.S. Army, history was made by having its first Black female become a two-star General. Major Marcia

Co-op City Times / June 21, 2014

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

English and Spanish at 10:30 a.m. We also have a children’s service during the English service. Prayer Night (English) & Prayer Morning (Spanish): The Lord said, “whenever two or more are gathered in my name I am in the midst of them.” Matthew 18:20. We will be having a prayer night on Tuesday evenings at 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in the church building. Come and bring your prayer needs so we can pray together. Also on Thursday mornings at 10:30 a.m., there is prayer till 11:15 a.m. in Spanish. Family Night: Friday night family night is back. Come and have an enjoyable time for the whole family. Starts at

7:30 p.m. every Friday. Bible Study will be in Spanish or English, whichever you prefer. Crescendo Christian Music School: Learn piano, guitar, percussion, flute, voice and theory. Contact Maestro Frank Colon at (917) 753-3644. The school will be open from Monday – Friday, 2 p.m. – 8 p.m. Private and group lessons are available. Earlier lessons can be arranged. All ages are welcome. Registration is free and rates are affordable. Sunday School For Children: Every Sunday at 9:15 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Classes are for 3 yrs. – 12 yrs. The curriculum being used will be The Super Book.

Two-day trip Lancaster, Pa. to see Joy to the World: November 21 & 22. Also included is shopping at Rockville Square Mall & Bird in Hand Farmers Market, Nat’l. Christmas Center + dinner, breakfast, hotel & transportation. If you are interested, please call Barbara at (347) 603-7473; if there is no answer, leave a message. Cost is $240 per person double occupancy, triple occupancy is $232/person, single occupancy is $297 & children 12 or under is $169 and must have 2 adults in the same room. Seats are going fast so get your reservations & deposits/payments in quickly. Remember, this is first come, first serve. —Rev. Dr. Milca C. Plaud

invite everyone to fellowship with us on Sunday afternoon at 3:45 p.m. Bible School/Study begins at 3:00 p.m.; we encourage you to attend this powerful and interactive learning session that will awaken you spiritually. Greater Love is a teaching, preaching, tithing, faith and Bible way ministry. We believe that anyone can be saved according to our foundational Scripture, Romans 10:9, “For if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.” Our vision is to change hearts, change minds and change lives by teaching you how the Word of God will transform you by the renewal of your mind; one step and one day at a time. We believe that when you change your attitude, you can change

your altitude! Weekly Schedule: Sunday Bible Study: 3:00 p.m. (sharp) to 3:45 p.m. Sunday Praise & Worship: 3:45 p.m. Holy Communion – First Sunday Tuesday Evening Prayer: 7:30 p.m. Training for Service - A Survey of the Bible: Thursday evenings, 7:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Family Nite: Next date – June 27th at 7 p.m. Movie: The Watsons Go To Birmingham Save the Date: Sunday, July 22nd, 4:00 p.m., we will celebrate Year “1” in our New Church Home. We are located at 900 Co-op City Blvd. (Bldg. 2A), on the ground level, Bronx, N.Y., 10475; main entrance red buzzer. Doors open at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday. Free parking is available in

Garage #1 on Darrow Place. Church phone: 347-920-5607. Food Pantry: A reminder that we continue to welcome donations of canned goods and non-perishable items. Please bring items to the church. Christian Book Drive: Please donate your unused or surplus Bibles, Christian books, Bible dictionaries/ encyclopedias & inspirational books to the church library. Prayer Requests: Allow us to pray for you, the sick, the shut in, the bereaved and any other condition or circumstance. Submit your requests via email to glcubc@optonline.net, stop in to complete a prayer card, or simply leave a message on the church phone and a Prayer Warrior will call you. Peace & blessings! —Pastor Carol Landrum

Greater Love Cathedral United Baptist Church

American Legion Post 1871

Anderson is the highest ranking female officer in the Army who was promoted in 2011. I guess everyone has heard about the VA Hospitals not making appointments for veterans in a timely manner. Well, the FBI will be probing the VA Administration. The Inspector General has confirmed that allegations of excessive wait times and inappropriate scheduling practices at VA hospitals calls for an FBI investigation. I go to the James Petters VA Hospital myself and I haven’t had any problems at all. But I can’t speak for every one who happens to go there. Did you know that for every two hours of TV you watch, your risk of becoming obese jumps 23%?” says Joel K. Kahn,

MD. And that’s even if you exercise regularly! Try sit-ups during commercials. The U.S. Army has been cutting down on super-sized chow portions because they are pushing healthier options to our soldiers in dining facilities. Staff is being trained to cut down on the meat servings and cut down on the salt recipes. A high protein menu will be used for all troops because the goal is for the food to be filling, but not excessive. Fruits and veggies will take up two-thirds of their plates. I hope everyone has been keeping an eye on what’s going on in Iraq. The President has said he will not be sending troops to Iraq. He has asked the National Security Team to give him other options. We have lost 4,500

troops in Iraq since 2011 and 32,000 were wounded. Do we need to have more of our fine young fathers, sons, uncles and aunts killed in Iraq? I don’t think so. I know President Obama will do the right thing like maybe send in drones, rather than combat troops on the ground. Any Post member that would like to replace that old Post cap or shirt, place your order now. Quote for the day: If alcohol kills millions of brain cells, I’m glad I still have the ones that let me love beer. Last night I drank so much I had to use my bar stool as a walker to get home. This information was provided by the Post information officer. —Richard I. Lawson, Jr.

Co-op City Times / June 21, 2014

Rev. Dr. Sheldon E. Williams and the Co-op City Baptist Church invite you to join us tomorrow at 8:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. for worship service. Sunday School for children and adults is held at 9:15 a.m. We invite you to worship, study, and pray with us. The Co-op City Baptist Church is located at 135 Einstein Loop, Room 50. Our telephone number is 718-3203774. Visit us on the web at www.coopcitybaptistchurch.org. Join us for a mid-week spiritual pickup at our mid-week worship service which is held on Wednesdays at 12 p.m. Bible study classes are held on Wednesdays at 1:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Bible Study will also be held at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 25. Friday evening

Co-op City Baptist Church

Prayer Service is suspended for the summer and will resume on September 12. TOMORROW, Sunday, June 22, Children’s Day service will be held at 11 a.m. in Room 45, Einstein Center. The theme for the day will be “I Can” based on Philippians 4:13. The guest speaker will be Rev. Dr. Eric B. Turner. All are invited to this celebratory service, TOMORROW, Sunday, June 22, you are invited to a YOUTH EXPLOSION at 3:30 p.m. at the Einstein Center, 135 Einstein Loop, Room 35. There will be singers, mimes, praise dancers, Spoken Word and choirs for your entertainment. Comedian Gerald Kelly will be the special guest. Please join us to support our youth as they share their talents. Admission is free.

The Vacation Bible School invites you to join “The Jesus Connection” beginning Monday, June 30 through Friday, July 11 each evening at 6:30 p.m. SUMMER LITURGICAL PERFORMING ARTS CAMP Beginning July 7 to August 22, the church will have a summer Liturgical Performing Arts intensive day program for ages 6 – 17. This program will include daily Bible study, prayer, and writing, African drumming, theatre, poetry literature, gospel music, field trips and games. Private voice lessons and piano will also be provided. The Director will be Bro. Alfred Gallman, who has over the past 35 years, answered the need for dance, music, and theater training in the New York, New

Church of God’s Children

Pastors Nancy & Angelo Rosario and the membership invite you to worship with us, or please visit any of the many houses of worship in the Co-op City community that are teaching God’s Word. We are located at 127 Dreiser Loop (to the right of the Montefiore Health Clinic). 718-7909120. You can call the office and leave your prayer request for our prayer group that meets on Monday & Wednesday. Schedule: Sunday Worship-Spanish, 9:30 a.m.; English Worship, 1:15 p.m.;

Sunday School, 11:30 a.m. for men, women and children. Separate classes for each. Monday, 9:30-11:30 a.m. prayer/spoken Word with Brother Steve. Wed. Prayer, 7-8:30 p.m. Office hours: Tues./Thurs., 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Visit our Goodwill Ministry at 163 Dreiser for a free coat and other items. www.rosarioministries.com. For credit restoration services, call 718-320-3873. On Father’s Day, we had a most awesome worship service with some of the men sharing and giving words of encouragement to each other. We con-

Rev. Dr. Robert A. Smith, Jr., Pastor, and Lady Theresa M. Smith, coFounders, and Rev. McMillian, Assistant Pastor, and the Church of the Savior family extend an invitation to every person to worship with us. We are a nondenominational, inter-racial, inter-cultural, intergenerational fellowship of believers. We care about you, not your W2. We are not church as usual. Come as you are, we leave the judging to God. The Church of the Savior family extends love and affirmation to the Co-op City community; A warm welcome awaits you!! A very special invitation to our new neighbors in Co-op City. We love you for who you are, not what you have. Please call us at 917734-4058 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 920 Baychester Ave. (close to Darrow Pl). Our mailing address is: P.O. Box 86, Bronx, NY 10475. Sunday Schedule: Meditation and Adult Bible Study 9:15 -10:15 a.m. Divine Worship - 10:30 a.m. Come and be blessed. We want an opportunity to love you. See you in church. Our children’s Sunday School will teach and nurture your child/children in the word of God. All sessions are during worship service. Word from Sacred Scripture: “The fool says in their heart, there is no

God.” Psalm 53:1 Beginning Sun., July 6 - August 31, Summer Worship is at 10:00 a.m. All are welcome to join us for prayer, sacred music from 9:00-9:40. Attire is appropriate casual wear. Church of the Savior family, First Lady Theresa and Dr. Smith, Senior Pastor, look forward to meeting you. Weekly Activities Bereavement Group is in session Monday evenings at 6:00 p.m. All sessions are confidential. Every person is treated with respect. Referrals welcome. Never a fee, and is non-sectarian! Bible Study - Tuesday Bible Study & Prayer begins 1:00 p.m. Feel free to bring your lunch, a friend, or neighbor. Every one is welcome! Thursdays at 10:00 a.m. - Channel 70, Bronxnet. Every other Saturday - Food Pantry. For more information in donating or receiving food, please call 718-9255052. Because of the increase of persons attending our Food Pantry, we are reaching out to the community for assistance. Here’s how you can help: WE NEED NON-PERISHABLE FOOD. No soda, potato chips, condiments, etc... Please check expiration date on all items. You can drop off your donations at the church Mon., 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.; Tues., 12:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. or Sunday mornings, 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. To arrange special drop-off time, call Ms. Weir at 347-375-3837. God bless all our donors. Thought for the Week: “The next time the devil comes to remind you about your past, remind the devil about his future.”

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tinue with Men’s Fellowship month for June. The topic for this Sunday Class for men is “Moses - The Principle of Personal Transformation;” in the Women’s class, the topic is: Group Hug – An Organized Life.” Psalm 32:8 “I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with my eye upon you.” Are you afraid of making mistakes? We can be our own worst enemy if we ignore God, but if we follow his ways, we’ll live a life of fruitfulness and blessing. God makes his

Jersey and Pennsylvania tri-state area. Registration will be held every Monday, Tuesday and Thursday beginning June 2 at 3 to 5 p.m. and 6 to 7 p.m. at 135 Einstein Loop, Room 51 (lower level). The Liturgical Performing Arts Intensive program will end with a performance that will showcase their program experience. For additional information, call 718-320-3774. The Co-op City Baptist Church exists to glorify God and to establish a living community of people who follow the teachings of Jesus the Christ through worship, prayer, Bible study and fellowship. We seek to meet the spiritual and physical needs of the church through ministry. —Hattie L. Lucas

desires for us clear in his instruction manual, the Bible. The more you acquaint yourself with God and the better you know his thoughts, the easier it will be for you to choose wisely. As you surrender yourself to God’s leading, the Holy Spirit will direct your steps. Envision God watching out for you. Keep up a silent conversation with him. Consult him on important decisions and he will show you the right way to go. Be blessed and let us pray for our leaders. —Bishop Dr. Nancy Rosario

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24 On behalf of our Pastor, Reverend Dr. Calvin E. Owens, and our church family, welcome to Community Protestant Church, a church of love and understanding, located at 1659 East Gun Hill Road, Bronx, NY 10469; telephone: (718) 862-9172. CHURCH SCHEDULE: Sunday School - 9:00 a.m. Worship Service - 11:00 a.m. Communion Service - Every first and third Sundays Prayer Meeting Bible Study – Wed. at 7 p.m. The following programs are at the Church’s Annex: 2053 Asch Loop North (Co-op City) Morning Prayer Services - Tuesday, 6 a.m. – 8 a.m., and 9 a.m.-11 a.m. Neighborhood Bible Study - Thursday at 10 a.m. Extension of Prayer and Worship Service – Every first, second and third Fridays at 7:00 p.m. NOTE: SUMMER CHURCH SCHEDULE DRESS-DOWN SUMMER ATTIRE JULY 13 –

Church of the New Vision

Pastor Anne L. Palmore and congregation of the Church of New Vision extend a warm and friendly invitation to everyone to worship with us every Sunday at 8 a.m. or 11 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 p.m. to 8 p.m., followed by Bible Teaching from 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. Be with us to learn the truth from the Word of God. List of Events On June 21, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., the Women’s Fellowship invites all to participate in the “Longest Day.” This event is one of many which will go on from sunrise to sunset to raise awareness and funds for the Alzheimer’s Association. An informative and fulfilled program to include light refreshment has been planned. A suggested donation of $10 to support the Alzheimer’s Association would be appreciated. For further information, please contact Sis. Loretta Scott or any member of the Women’s Fellowship. Toronto & Niagara Falls, Canada: 3-days/2-nights, August 20-22. Package includes: Roundtrip Deluxe Motor Coach transportation, hotel accommodations on Canadian side, 2 breakfast buffets, 2 dinners, professional guided tour of Toronto, CN Tower, Harbor Cruise and Famous Wharf, time at Casa Lama Castle, Maid of the Mist boat ride, Niagara Falls Casino and duty free shopping. Quad $435pp, Triple $450pp, Double $500pp and Single $580pp. VALID PASSPORT. Make checks/ money order to: Church of the New Vision; Mail to: Church of the New Vision, P.O. Box 753037, Einstein Station, Bronx, NY 10475; Attention: Canada. For information, please contact B. Brown at 718-671-3748, T. Gavin at 917-587-5057 or church office, 718-671-8746. Come join New Vision’s “Partners in Reading Program” every Sunday afternoon from 1:15 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. Students in Grades 1 through 8 discover the joy of reading while exploring and improving their literacy levels through small groups and reading partners. Parents, we encourage you to bring your children to benefit from this free program, taught by trained professionals. Registration is ongoing. You could contact the church at the number listed below. The Church of the New Vision is located at 115 Einstein Loop, Bronx, NY 10475; Telephone #: (718) 671-8746 or (718) 320-0409. Our mailing address is: Church of the New Vision, P.O. Box 753037, Bronx, NY, 10475. Please visit our website at www.churchofnew vision.com. —Carole Haque

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Community Protestant Church SEPTEMBER 7,) WORSHIP SERVICE BEGINS AT 10 A.M.* *SUNDAY, JULY 6TH - WORSHIP SERVICE (WITH DRESS-DOWN ATTIRE) BEGINS AT 9 A.M. OTHER SCHEDULED EVENTS: TODAY, Saturday, June 21st, 1:00 p.m., a very special event! THE NEW GENERATION YOUTH CHOIR CONCERT. Theme: “We Follow Jesus.” Donation: $15. For tickets and/or additional information, call (646) 244-2746, (646) 515-2956 or the church office (718) 862-9172. Sunday, July 6, 12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. – Enjoy a fun-filled afternoon at OUR ANNUAL FAMILY AND FRIENDS’ DAY COOKOUT – Glen Island Park, New Rochelle, NY. Donation: $15/adults; $5/children. For tickets, call (718) 862-9172. Saturday, October 18th, 9 p.m. - 2 a.m. – Enjoy a great evening of entertainment at the South Carolina Committee’s Annual Dance in Dreiser Auditorium, Co-op City. Music by DJ Jimmy Pressley. Ticket: $25

in advance (no tickets sold at door) available by calling (718) 379-8514; (718) 671-5493, (718) 671-0231. BLESSINGS ON THE CHARITABLE “Is it not to share your food with the hungry and to provide the poor wanderer with shelter – when you see the naked, to clothe him, and not to turn away from your own flesh and blood? Then your light will break forth like the dawn, and your healing will quickly appear; then your righteousness will go before you, and the glory of the Lord will be your rear guard. Then you will call, and the Lord will answer; you will cry for help, and he will say; Here am I, if you do away with the yoke of oppression, with the pointing finger and malicious talk.” – Isaiah 58:7-9. The doors of Community Protestant Church are open to all to worship and fellowship with Christian believers of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. You are cordially invited to come in, join in and receive your blessing. —Evan Mitchell

Fr. Taylor and the congregation of St. Joseph’s cordially invite you to worship with us in Co-op City at 155 Dreiser Loop, lower level. All are welcome. Weekly Schedule: Sunday service with Holy Communion and Sunday School are both at 9 a.m. Every 4th Sunday, our children participate in the reading of the lessons and every 5th Sunday, our young adults assist in the service. Bible study is held each Wednesday at 7 p.m. Choir rehearsal is on Thursday at 7 p.m. The (ECW) Episcopal Church Women meet immediately after service on the 1st Sunday of each month. Membership is open to all women of the church and dues are $2 per month. We look forward to welcoming everyone at 9 a.m. on Sunday, June 22, when we will celebrate The Second Sunday after Pentecost. Fundraising Event: The trip to Toronto, Canada, has been sold out. Thanks for your support.

For those on the payment plan, please remember to make your payments. Get ready for an 8-day cruise on the Carnival Splendor, leaving out of New York on August 12, 2015: Grand Turk, Half Moon Cay, The Bahamas and Nassau with fun days at sea. Ocean view cabins start at $1,297 and inside cabins start at $1,217, depending on how many persons per cabin. Flyers with more information including a suggested payment plan are available. Outreach Program: We continue to collect nonperishable food for the feeding program at Grace Episcopal Church in West Farms. Please remember to donate. For additional information on the above, please call the church at 718-320-0844, or visit our website: http://www.stjosephsepcbronx.org. “In your great mercy, O God, *answer me with your unfailing help.” —(Psalm 69:15) —M. Chambers

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Pentecostal Tabernacle

The Co-op City Pentecostal Tabernacle, 120 Benchley Pl., Building 24, Bronx, N.Y. 10475, invites everyone to worship service on the following days: Sunday School for all age group begins at 10:30 a.m. Worship service begins at 11:45 a.m. Prayer and fasting service will be held every Wednesday morning at 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Regular prayer meeting and Bible Study will also be held every Wednesday evening at 7:30 p.m. Youth service will be held every Friday evening at 7:30 p.m. Our Annual prayer breakfast will be held on June 28 at 177 Dreiser Loop, Community Center. Time: 9 a.m. Cost for tickets, adults $20; children 12 years and under, $10. FOCUS: The power of the incorrup-

tible Word of God is able to lead souls to a new experience and the eternal life. Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ which, according to his abundant mercy, hath begotten us again unto a lively hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, To an inheritance incorruptible, and undefiled, and that fadeth not away, reserved in heaven for you, Who are kept by the power of God through faith unto salvation ready to be revealed in the last time? 1Peter 1:3-5 For as much as ye know that ye were not redeemed with corruptible things, as silver and gold, from your vain conversation received by tradition from your fathers; But with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb without blemish and without spot;

Who verily was foreordained before the foundation of the world, but was manifest in these last times for you, Who by him do believe in God that raised him up from the dead, and gave him glory; that your faith and hope might be in God. Seeing ye have purified your souls in obeying the truth through the spirit unto unfeigned love of the brethren, see that ye love one another with a pure heart fervently. (1Peter 1: 18-22) A new commandment I give unto you that ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have loved one to another. (John 13:34-35) Behold what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we

should be called the sons of God. (I John 3:1) God loves us with an everlasting love; therefore, we should love one another. It is important that we let our neighbors, co-workers and all who we have contact with daily know that we love them. And those of us who are privilege to have family, take time to let them know every day that we really love them. Especially when they are leaving for school or work in the morning, children want to know that their parents really love them and expressed the same. May the rich blessings of God be with everyone, all the days of your life as you all seek to walk in His perfect love. For further information, call (718) 324-0334 or 718-320-4218. —Rev. R. Sibblies

The Circle of Christ Church family extends a warm welcome to you and your family and invites you to come and worship with us at 147 Dreiser Loop, patio level. (Located in the Dreiser Community Center). Thought for this week: Grace and

peace to you from God, our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ. Seek the Lord and you will find peace in the middle of your storm. Life is not easy, but we need to believe in God and trust Him. He will take you to the other side. Your wounds will heal over

NEW CHURCH LOCATION BEGINING JUNE 29, 120 DEKRUIF PLACE (STREET LEVEL). Praise and worship begins at 9:30 a.m. Church telephone: (718) 644-0951; email: fatwcc@aol.com. Weekly Worship Experiences: 6:00 p.m., Wednesday Prayer Service 6:30 p.m., Wednesday Bible Study Sunday Morning Worship, 9:30 a.m. Children’s Church, 9:00 a.m., 2nd through 4th Sundays. Church Motto: “We are ChristCentered, Family-Focused with Power and Authority.” Church Mission: To empower, educate and motivate men, women, boys and girls to reach their full potential and live abundant lives through preaching and teaching the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Come worship with us—where we honor tradition, but are not bound by it!

Join us as we enter into our new church sanctuary, June 29th at 9:30 a.m. As with each Sunday, we will be in high praise mode for the blessing of the new space for worship and service. Beginning July 7, the church will be open 7 days a week for prayer, community service and worship. Details to follow as to the schedule. We’re excited to be able to serve more people by being available daily. To God be the glory!! Macy’s Charity Shopping Day, August 9: Faith @ Work is honored to be selected to participate in the new Bay Plaza Macy’s Charity Shopping Day! You can purchase a $5 shopping pass from any member of the church to support the good work we do within the community. Call (718) 644-0951 for additional information. Remember, it’s never about us, but always about the goodness of the Lord. —Pastor Deborah Jenkins

time. No trial lasts forever, but tough people do. You are not alone, Jesus loves you. We want to remind you that we are collecting non-perishable items and supplies in order to provide and support families in need of food. We also are providing counseling and referral services for families in the community. If you need or know someone in need, please call 347-945-1992. Please leave a message and we will gladly call you back. Come join us at Circle of Christ Church and experience the love of God.

CHURCH SERVICE SCHEDULE Wednesday – 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., Prayer & Bible Study Friday – 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., Youth Night and Children’s Bible Club Sunday - 11 a.m. Worship and the Word Children’s Church, 5 to 12 year old Little Lambs - Potty trained SPECIAL EVENT Every first Sunday of the month, the service is bilingual. ALL ARE WELCOME. —Rev. Sam Colon

Please join us at our general membership meetings which take place at 8 p.m. on the 2nd Thursday of every month between September and June in our club room, Room 16 of the Dreiser Community Center. These meetings are open to anyone who may be interested in our organization. Upcoming events: ‘Parents Night’ is set for Saturday, June 28th at 7 p.m. in Room #4 of the Dreiser Center. The Sunshine Committee looks forward to seeing you at this event. Admission will be free for members and $15 for non-members. The Cultural Committee will be hosting

the ‘El Batey’ picnic (members only) at Glen Island on Sunday, July 20th. Please note: Cars must have a permit to enter the grounds. Admission begins at 10 a.m. We have planned another trip to Atlantic City! The Social Committee has arranged a trip for Saturday, August 23rd. Sign up without delay to ensure your spot for this always popular outing. Additional information for all of our upcoming club events, as well as details concerning the club in general, can be found on our website: http://spanamcccc .synthasite.com. You may also contact the club at (718) 379-7017. —Carmen Rodriguez

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Bartow

Tues., Jun 24

Mon., Jun 23

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

Library 9:30 a.m. - 1 p.m., Rm. 31 Weight Management Support Group 10-11:30 a.m., Rm. 25 Card Games 2– 4 p.m., Rm. 31

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

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

Wed., Jun 25

Blood Pressure 1st & 3rd Wed 9 -10 am, Rm. 31 Word Games Rm. 31 9:30am - 11:30pm

Einstein Library 9:30 a.m. – 1 p.m., Rm. 49 Dominoes 10 a.m., Rm. 45 Line Dancing 10 – 11 a.m., Rm. 45 Around The Lunch Table 11:30 a.m., Rm. 49 Walking and Exercise w/Ms.Gaskill 2–4 p.m. Dominoes 10 a.m., Rm. 49 Tai Chi 11 a.m., Rm. 45 Bingo 1 p.m., Rm. 49 Matinee Movie w/George 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Rm. 45 Dominoes 10 am, Rm. 45

Thurs., Jun 26

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

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

Spelling Bee 10 am, Rm. 49

Stay Well Exercise

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

10 -11 am, Rm. 31

Spanish Practice Class

Tai Chi

Line Dancing w/Voncile

10:30 am, Computer Lab

11 am-12 pm, Rm. 2

11 am-12 pm, Rm. 31

Mind Teasers 12 pm – 1 pm, Rm. 4

1 – 3:30pm, Rm. 31

Arthritis Exercise Class w/Damian

Card Games

11 am – 12 pm

1 pm -3 pm, Rm. 7

Bingo 2 -4 pm, Rm. 31

Art Class

Dominoes

Bingo

YOGA w/Bhadra

2:30 pm, Rm. 31

1 pm, Rm. 49

2 pm-3 pm, Rm. 2

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

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Fri., Jun 27

Dreiser

Men’s Line Dancing w/ Voncile 9 -10 am, Rm. 31 Word Games 9:30am – 11:30am, Rm. 31 Women’s Line Dancing w/Jenifer 10 – 11:30am, Rm. 31 Chat Session 1 10 am, Rm. 31 Bingo 10:30am – 12 pm, Rm. 25 Sing along w/Charles Carrington 11 am-12 pm, Rm. 31 Card Games 2 -4 pm, Rm. 31 Dominoes 2:30pm, Rm. 31

Dominoes 10 a.m., Rm. 45 Stay Well Exercise 10-11 a.m., Rm. 45 Spelling Bee 11 a.m., Rm. 49 Po-ke-no 1-2 p.m., Rm. 49 Bingo 1 p.m., Rm. 49 Dominoes 10 am, Rm. 45 Art 10 am, Rm. 45 Bingo 1 pm, Rm. 49 Card Games 2 -4 pm, Rm. 49 Blood Pressure 2nd and 4th Friday 10-11:30am, Rm. 49

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

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

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Soups, Breads and Desserts

Mon., Jun 23

Orange juice Chili con carne Zucchini rice pilaf Steamed kale Alt: chicken salad

Tender pork medallions w/rich onion sauce Baked sweet potato Spinach w/garlic

Whole wheat bread Apple sauce unsweetened

Apple juice

Crispy baked fried

Tues, Breaded chicken breast chicken, Baked macaKasha Varnishkes roni & cheese Jun Steamed peas & carrots Collard greens 24

Wed., Jun 25

Alt: Tuna nicoise salad

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Orange juice Roasted turkey wing Coleslaw Mashed potatoes Alt: Egg salad

Turkey links w/peppers & onions Baked potato in skin Roasted peppers

Whole wheat bread Fresh fruit

Orange pineapple juice Salmon salad Beef pot roast Thurs., Tricolor pasta salad Fried brown rice Jun Tossed salad w/dressing 26 Alt: Grilled Caribbean Steamed peas & carrots

Whole wheat bread Fresh fruit

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Fri., Jun 27

Apple juice Roasted chicken Yellow rice Vegetable mix Alt: Gefilte fish

Codfish salad Romaine avocado onion salad Yucca con mojo (Yucca w/garlic lime sauce)

Upcoming Events/Trips

There will be no refunds for all trips. All trips include roundtrip transportation! Call the Bartow Office to register unless otherwise noted, (718) 320-2066. The Big Apple Senior Walking Group - Every Friday, 10:30 a.m., meets at 177 Dreiser Loop, Room 7. Free SNAP (Food Stamp) Application Assistance – Fridays, July 11th & 25th, August 8th & 22nd, September 5th & 19th at the Co-op City Senior Services Office, 2049 Bartow Avenue, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. First come, first served! Please bring documents that verify your identity, address, income & expenses (rent, medical, etc.). For more information: 718-320-2066. What is Homecare & What Should I Expect? – Tuesday, July 8, 11:00 a.m., 135 Einstein Loop, Room 49; Tuesday, July 15, 11 a.m., 2049 Bartow Ave., Rm. 31; Friday, August 22, 1 p.m., 177 Dreiser Loop, Rm. 4. Wal-Mart – Friday, June 27th - $15. Pick-ups: Bartow, 8:30 a.m.; Einstein, 8:45 a.m. & Dreiser, 9 a.m. Shoprite – Tuesday, July 1st - $3 (2 hrs.). Pick-ups: Bartow, 8:45 a.m.; Einstein, 9 a.m. & Dreiser, 9:15 a.m. Empire Casino – Monday, July 14th, $5. Pick-ups: Bartow, 10 a.m., Einstein,

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10:15 a.m. & Dreiser, 10:30 a.m. Wal-Mart – Friday, July 18th, $15. Pick-ups: Bartow, 8:30 a.m.; Einstein, 8:45 a.m. & Dreiser, 9 a.m. 9-1-1 Museum and Memorial – Monday, July 21st, $18. Tour time: 10:00 a.m. Pick-ups: Bartow, 8:15 a.m.; Einstein, 8:30 a.m. and Dreiser, 8:45 a.m. (Only 8 seats available). Zumba Classes in Room 31 will be cancelled until further notice. Grandparent Connection – Grandparent caregiver support group meeting is scheduled for Thursday, July 10, 10:30 a.m. at the teen center in Einstein Loop. For information, contact Hattie Lucas, 718-379-0433, Ext. 2139, or 917-734-5935. Caregiver Support Group – Tuesday, July 1, 1 p.m., 2049 Bartow Ave., Room 31. The group offers resources, as well as an atmosphere of understanding and support, whether you care for a loved one from a distance or in your home. Group is facilitated by a social worker. For information: 718320-2066. Diabetes Support Group – Monday, June 23, 1 p.m., 177 Dreiser Loop, Rm 7. For information: 718– 671-2090 (Ext. 2142).

Parking Notice Garage #7

Please be advised that specific sections of Garage #7 will be under construction as of Monday, June 23rd. THE LOCATIONS ARE AS FOLLOWS: • ½ of the A & C sides of the 4TH & 5TH floor • All of the B side of the 4TH & 5TH floor • Please be aware of the posted directional signs because some of our ramps will accommodate two-way traffic ***Transient parking will be suspended during the hours of 4 p.m.-7 a.m., however, transient parking will be available in Garage #’s 5 and 8*** Please ensure that your vehicle has been removed from the above mentioned location no later than 7 a.m. Monday, June 23rd. If not, your vehicle may be towed at your expense. We ask that you please drive slowly, cautiously and adhere to the posted traffic signage. We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you in advance for your attention and cooperation. —Parking Facilities Department

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FYI: 51% of American cellphone owners age 55+ have smartphones, up 10% from 2013; 43% of American adults own a tablet or e-reader. The best days to buy: clothing mark-downs typically occur on Wednesday at TJ Maxx and Marshalls and Tuesday and Wednesday at Target. FYI: I: As noted below, there is space available for the Canada/New England Cruise. If interested, and you didn’t make it to the June 9th meeting, get your deposit (or more) to Jean, (718) 379-3742. Continue to read the Co-op Times and this article for information on departure times for the below trips. Heartfelt condolences to Margie Watson on the loss of her brother, Cecil Morris; to Elizabeth Butler on the loss of her granddaughter, Belinda Downing, and to the family of Alethia Shine, a longtime member of the Peachtree Chapter, who passed away. Thank you to all who expressed condolences on the death of my cousin, Phillip McQuay. He was the oldest son of the late James McQuay, the “Black Furrier” who was well-known in the New York area.

Get well wishes to Laura Coleman, Virginia Bolding and Gloria Fair. To our sick, on the mend and shut-in members, and those bereaved members, please know that you are in our prayers. Contact Frances Wilson, Good & Welfare Coordinator, 718-671-5493. 2014 TOUR ACTIVITIES July 24-25 – Spirit of Baltimore Cruise & lunch w/shopping at Arrundel Mills Outlet; buffet dinner at the hotel; buffet breakfast and a 6-hour stay at Maryland Live Casino; traveling on a Deluxe Motor Coach (travel insurance to be determined)…$280 double; $270 triple; $340 single…Seats available… contact Daisy, 718-671-3241. August 28 – September 6 – Canada & New England Cruise – Sail on the Royal Caribbean, 10 days/9 nights… Double inside cabin: N-$1,108; outside cabin: I-$1,438; Balcony: E-2-$1,738; Balcony: E-1-$1,788; Single inside cabin: N-$1,827; Outside cabin: I$2,487; Balcony E-1-$3,187 — NOTE: There are seven (7) spaces available for our group. If interested, send your deposit, $350, NOW! …contact Jean, 718-379-3742. —Delores Debnam

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Wednesday, June 25—Bingo game in Room 39 at 1:30 p.m. for members only. Refreshments served. Tuesday, July 29—Our trip to Mt. Airy Casino has been cancelled. Our next trip to Mt. Airy will be Tuesday, July 29. There was a mix-up with the bus company. Thursday, August 14—Going to Crab Shanty in City Island for a luncheon. Price is $28. Menu: 1 lb. whole lobster, broiled or fried shrimps, broiled or fried filet of Sole, chicken with ribs, chicken parmagiana and snow crab legs.

Baychester Library Events VISIT THE LIBRARY - A GREAT WEALTH OF INFORMATION WEEKLY EVENTS (Subject to change. Call library to confirm) Game On - Mondays, 3:30 p.m. Click On - Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m Toddler Time - Wednesdays, 11:30 a.m. Teen Lounge - Wednesdays, 3:00 - 4:30 p.m., Tech Connect - Thursdays, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Chess Club - Thursdays, 3:00 Click On - Fridays, 10:30 a.m Teen Lounge - Fridays, 3:00 - 4:30 p.m. Film - Saturdays, 2 p.m.

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Thursday, November 13—We are having an End of the Year party at Seashore Restaurant in City Island. We are also having our favorite DJ, Mr. Will and his music. Come and join the fun. Price and more information will follow in next week’s article. For more information, see Ann or Mary at 135 Einstein Loop, Room 39 or call us at 718-379-9613. You can also call Mary at 718-379-4899. Leave a message and I will return your call. Good health to all. —Mary Pilla

Handicapped Adults Association

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

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

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We will be going to the Resort Casino on Tuesday, July 8th. The cost per person is $33, and receive a casino bonus slot play of $25. Time of pickup: 8 a.m. starting at Einstein Loop, followed by Asch Loop (library) and Dreiser Loop. Please bring your photo I.D (valid) and a casino card. We are working on a tentative date for our annual raffle luncheon for September 20th. Full details will follow in our next article. Thursday, October 23rd, Hunterdon Hills Playhouse. The cost per person is $79 — all seats are available. Enjoy the comedy drama Breaking Legs and their delicious menu choice of fresh homemade bread, green garden salad, Yankee pot roast, fried shrimp platter, chicken parmigianino, crusted parmi-

gianino Tilapia, sausage with peppers and onions, baked vegetable lasagna, vegetable kabobs. To top off these delicious entrees, indulge in their famous dessert buffet of over 30 freshlymade miniature desserts and assorted cakes. Enjoy with your coffee or tea. This trip can be paid off in the amounts that you choose by October 10th. Send in any amount to hold your reservation. For the above trips, please call Lydia at 718-671-3005, Loretta at 718-6712958 or Annie Eutsey at 718-320-1874. For memorial cards, please call Loretta. Please give a call to those in nursing homes or who are homebound. It is for health, and healing, as well as their well-being. Good health to all. —Lydia Ruas

Co-op City Times / June 21, 2014

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

It is a little known fact that the Bible contains the first official statement on gun control. Consider this passage: “If you build an altar of stone, do not build it of hewn stones; for by lifting your sword upon them, you have desecrated them” (Exodus 20: 22). Because swords, spears and axes, implements of destruction and symbols of violence, are fashioned from it, metal is not allowed to touch the altar. The Bible clearly recognizes weapons for what they are and makes every effort to control their use. This theme is amplified in Rabbinic literature.

Our dietary laws permit only a qualified individual, “A shochet – a ritual slaughterer second in rank to a Rabbi” – to kill an animal for food. (The idea of hunting and killing animals for sport is utterly abhorrent to the Jewish mind). It is characteristic of Judaism that intricate precautions are taken to regulate the conduct of the ‘shochet’ - ritual slaughterer. The Bible tells us that nothing sacred can ever be built through instruments of death. Our society will not endure unless we control the symbols, as well as the instruments of destruction.

Young Israel of Co-op City

Young Israel of Co-op City (lower level of the Dreiser Loop shopping center) is a house of worship that opens its doors every morning from 6 until 7 a.m. Anyone who wishes to start the daily routine with prayers, during which our spiritual leader, Rabbi Solomon I. Berl, offers a brief Bible teaching is welcome. On Friday evening, Sabbath services begin at 7 p.m. Saturday morning service starts 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.

Atlantic City is running in the month of June, A WELCOME to SUMMER. This includes running events on the boardwalk and beach every day in June. Therefore, the Men’s Club is going to run a trip to the TROPICANA CASINO in Atlantic City on SUNDAY, JUNE 29. The COST: $35 per person with a $25 slot and a $5 food voucher. Player may use any machine or table. I would like to remind you that you need a government photo ID card to get your bonus slot play. Please send checks to: The Traditional Synagogue of Co-op City,

Attention: Men’s Club, 120 Erdman Place, Building 27B, Bronx, NY 10475. We provide a free snack going, play games, and on the return trip, we show a movie. FOR RESERVATIONS, CALL: Gary, (718) 671-8424, or Bruce, (718) 320-2234. (PLEASE NOTE: PICK-UP TIMES HAVE CHANGED). Pick-up stops: Einstein Loop, 8:00 a.m.; Asch Loop, 8:15 a.m.; Dreiser Loop, 8:20 a.m. Everyone is invited to all our functions. We hope you will join us. Shalom! —Bruce Gitelson

Traditional Synagogue of Co-op City

Traditional Synagogue of Co-op City, Young Israel of Baychester, Section 5 at 120 Erdman Place (behind the Lobby 27B), welcomes you to pray with them. Tel. for the Synagogue, 1718-379-6920. Note: New office hours are on Thursday from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. and on Sunday from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. Candle Lighting on Friday, June 20th is at 8:10 p.m. Shabbat ends today, Saturday, June 21st at 9:19 p.m. Coming Events: Saturday, June 20th at 9:00 a.m., please join Rabbi Daniel Kronengold and the congregation in prayer. Be part of the Minyon. Our congregation wants to thank the Men’s Club for a beautiful Father’s Day Kiddish. NOTE*** Sunday, June 22nd, Bingo’s at 1:00 p.m. Admission: $3. Refreshments will be served. All are welcome in our community. Bring a friend, bring a neighbor. Good and Welfare: Do you need a tree certificate sent “in Honor of” or “in Memory of” a special occasion or a con-

dolence? You can give a living gift for the cost of $15 per tree. For more information, you can call the office at 1-718379-6920. We can accommodate you. Synagogue members, we need your donations in order to have a Kiddish at our Shabbot services on Saturdays. Please mail in your contributions or bring it to our office on Sunday. Rabbi Kronengold would greatly appreciate your participation in this endeavor. If you are feeling under the weather, we wish you all a speedy and complete recovery in double quick time. Get well wishes to Jerry Berlofsky who is now in rehab at Dumont. Mimi Berlofsky welcomes all calls at 347-427-4526. A very happy and healthy birthday with many more to come to Faye Breitbart on June 5th and Marshal Kristcher on June 13th. Dues for 2014 are due NOW!! Thank you. Wishing all our members health, happiness, peace and prosperity. Your support is always appreciated. Thank you. Shalom! —Miriam Berlofsky

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Newsong Church

Newsong Church loves Co-op City! We exist to reach people who are far away from God, and teach them how to follow Jesus step by step. That’s why you will find our Sunday Worship experience to be so warm and friendly, we genuinely care about you! We’re not concerned about where you’ve been, but where you’re going. You see, we’ve all got a past, we’ve all made mistakes, and we still do. When you step into our worship experience, you won’t find a bunch of “Holier-than-thou” people pretending to have it all together. Instead,

you’ll find that we’re all broken people, but we’re allowing God to put us back together. We’re not perfect, but God is! As God puts us back together, we’re realizing that although our past has shaped us, it does not define us! We’re finding out that not only does God love us with a radical and unconditional love, but that He has a purpose and a plan for each one of us! At Newsong Church, we believe that the Bible is the greatest book ever written, containing the greatest story ever told, and that each of us are part of His-story! In fact, we have a

saying at our church: “If you’re not dead, God’s not done with you!” We don’t just believe this for the adults, but for our children as well! At Newsong Church we’re so passionate about our children learning about Jesus, that we created a church just for them called “Kidsong!” At Kidsong, our children learn about Jesus in a safe, fun, ageappropriate learning environment! We hope that you will join us this Sunday at 177 Dreiser Loop. We meet in Auditorium B at 11:00 a.m. Parking is available in the parking garage located on

Dreiser Loop. Please bring your ticket to our connection tent for validation. Deaf Interpretation is available during our adult worship experience. For more information, you can contact us: website: www.newsongchurchnyc.org; Email: info@newsongchurchnyc.org; Facebook: www.facebook.com/newsongchurchbx; Twitter: @newsongchurchBX. Our Newsong family is here for you, stop by this Sunday and experience the difference! God bless you! —Pastor Mike Tolone

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

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

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

to remove the sufferings of the injured,” said Prophet Muhammad, Peace Be Upon Him, in the book of Bukhari. Co-op City Mosque continues to hold its Friday Congregational Prayer at 177 Dreiser Loop, Room 9, from 1:00-2:00 p.m. Please feel free to join us. For more information, please contact us at: 718-829-2323 or info@islamicculturalcenter.org, or view our website: www.islamiccultural center.org. Peace be unto you, —Sheik Moussa Drammeh

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To all of our neighbors who may be eligible for SCRIE, your building representatives were mailed information on the above. The SCRIE income has increased so check it out. We still have tickets for the Section 2 Summer Fun Day/Block Party Fundraiser to Showboat Casino, Atlantic City

Saturday, August 16, leaving at 10:00 a.m. from Carver Loop and Casals Place (Tot Log/Playground). Bus returns/leave Atlantic City at 7:00 p.m. Cost is $35 per person (bonus from casino), reservations and final payment due by July 19. Make your reservations early by contacting Jerome, 917-671-7862; Debbie, 718-

379-6312, Sonia, 718-379-8305; Gail, 718-671-3801 and theab14c@hotmail. com. If you are paying by check, make payments to Bldg. 13 Association, Inc., 100 Casals Place, 32K, Bronx, NY 10475. Don’t forget our Section 2 Summer Fun Day Annual Event is today,

Saturday, June 21st. If you have vendor and/or Bay Plaza petitions, please turn them in to Riverbay. Enjoy your summer. A shout out to all who are celebrating a special day this month, a get well wish to our sick and shut-in and to our troops. —Sonja Maxwell

Section 2 Summer Fun Day is today, Saturday, June 21st, 12 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Come sit, relax and enjoy a day of fun, food and games. Also, Section 2 is sponsoring a Summer Fun Day Fundraiser to

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

Sonia at 718-379-8305. A special shout out to everyone who is celebrating a special day this month. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all who have suffered a loss and to our sick and shut-in. If you see anyone defacing our pro-

perty or not picking up after their dog, call Riverbay Security at 718-671-3050 and Maintenance 718-320-3300. Don’t forget, “If You See Something, Say Something.” Have a safe and enjoyable summer. —Sonja Maxwell

The Section 5 Association met on Thursday, May 12th at 7 p.m. The Presidents and representatives of Buildings 26 through 35 met to continue plans for our upcoming event. SECTION 5 FUN DAY - to be held Saturday, August 23 (rain date: August 30th) from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. Everything

The June 12 general membership meeting of the Debs Place Townhouse Association was called to order at 7 p.m. by its President, Irene Robinson. This final meeting of the season began with the distribution of handouts, including an information update, a listing of useful Management contact numbers and a form for an evaluation of the past year’s accomplishments and aims for the future. A discussion ensued about some of the current areas of concern in the Debs townhouse area. Some voiced dissatis-

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is FREE - popcorn, cotton candy, snow cones and franks while supplies last. We will also have a clown and face paintings. We will be in collaboration with the Riverbay Community Relations Department. However, for youth under the age of 18 to participate in games, a waiver must be signed by their

parents. VOLUNTEERS AND COORDINATORS - are needed for the event, servers, etc. Those with talents to share with community, we welcome you. WE NEED TO HEAR FROM YOU AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. FLYERS - are posted in your respective buildings to

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faction with the attitude and performance of the Riverbay groundskeeper assigned to the Debs area. It was decided to discuss the matter with Grounds Director Donovan Plummer. Other items of concern centered around plantings, the general cleanliness of the area and the sighting of various species of vermin. Association Treasurer Nadine Thompson gave a rosy report on the financial state of the Association. The final topic to be discussed was about ways to improve the attendance at our meet-

ings. Although attendance averaged between 10 and 20% of the potential shareholder families, which compared favorably to that achieved by most of the high rise buildings, it was decided that further efforts should be expended to attract a larger audience. Among the ideas put forward were personal contact with other members in order to encourage greater participation and starting every other meeting with a 50/50 drawing. It was agreed that the speakers invited to our meetings had been

contact your building association, or you may contact Linda Werner, Chairperson of the FUN DAY Committee, at 718-490-3431; Robert Hedgepeth, President, Section 5 Association at 718-320-2656 and/ or Section5association@gmail.com. —H. Overman

informative and that we should continue to invite speakers to inform us on various topics of importance. We were reminded that the next meeting would take place on the 11th of September and that, although the meeting dates had not been set, we could expect our meetings to be held on the 2nd Thursday of each month with no meeting in January. The meeting closed with refreshments prepared and supplied by association members. —Nels Grumer

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