Co-op City Times 06/22/13

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

Vol. 48 No. 25

© Copyright 2013 Co-op City Times

Reduced mortgage costs help keep proposed carrying charge increase low The lower interest costs that Riverbay is paying for Co-op City’s mortgage, refinanced with Wells Fargo bank last November, is one important factor in keeping the proposed carrying charge increase at only 1% over the next two years.

The Riverbay Board of Directors approved operating budgets this March for the next two years that will increase spending modestly in the first year and then maintain spending levels in the second year.

The approved budget increases operaBY JIM ROBERTS

tions spending next year by $6.6 million, or about 3.3%, over the current fiscal year.

For the second year of the new budget, spending actually decreases slightly by $500,000 in the 2014/15 fiscal year.

The budgets for the next two years are scheduled to include a carrying charge increase of just 1% in the first year and will take effect on Oct. 1 of this year.

There would be no carrying charge increase in the second year, 2014. The proposed carrying charge increases must (Continued on page 2)

A production crew from Wells Fargo bank was in Co-op City this week filming a video about the bank’s historic $621 million mortgage refinancing guaranteed by HUD. Alan Wiener, a managing director with Wells Fargo who was instrumental in completing the complex deal, will appear in the company video, which will be available on YouTube later this year.

Photo by Jim Roberts

GFI/Smoke Detector installation schedule amended

The schedule for the installation of new safety devices in each Co-op City home is being amended to accommodate missed appointments during the first weeks of the program. The initial schedule for installations proved to be difficult to keep up with, especially due to the unforeseen delays that can naturally happen during the first weeks of such a massive project. This resulted in several missed appoint-

2013 Election Committee response: An Absolutely Fair Election

Saturday, June 22, 2013

ments as installers failed to keep up with the initial schedule. This week, the schedule was amended and additional installers are being prepared to join the program by mid-July. In the meantime, Saturday appointments are being made for those that had missed appointments during the first weeks of installations in Building 1, 2 and 3.

(See Management Report on page 5 for more details.)

Recent criticisms of the election process at Riverbay by Director Daryl Johnson have no basis in fact or law, and evidence a lack of understanding on how the elections are actually conducted.

The election of directors at Riverbay is governed by an open, fair and transparent process with numerous safeguards to ensure its integrity. All candidates are legally entitled to verify each vote cast, in each building, on every voting machine. The counting of votes, and the verification of that count, is done in an open, public manner. The detailed rules governing this process are published, and in previous years, those rules have been reviewed and approved by the Courts.

Here is the process.

The day before the election, all candidates and their representatives are given access to the NYC Board of Elections warehouse where the voting machines to be used in Riverbay’s election are stored. These are the very same voting machines that were previously used in federal, state and city elections. At the warehouse, candidates and members of the Riverbay Election Committee inspect each and every machine, which have unique identifying numbers, to verify that each machine is properly set. The machines have three mechanical counters. One counter records the total votes for each candidate. Candidates and inspectors verify that this counter is set to zero.

The second counter records the total number of votes cast for all candidates on that particular machine on election day. Candidates and inspectors verify that this second counter is also set to

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zero. Finally, a third counter on each machine records the total number of votes that have ever been cast on that machine. That number is recorded. The machines are then sealed, loaded onto moving trucks, and delivered to Riverbay. Unlike other candidates and the 2013 Election Committee members who participated in this important process, Director Johnson, and the three candidates he supported in the recent election, failed to appear and inspect the machines.

On election day, shareholders of record cast their votes on these machines. Two independent inspectors of election are present at each of the 65 voting locations. There are also 15 roving supervisors who travel from polling locations during the day to ensure that the procedures are being followed. Inspectors and supervisors are chosen from a list of approved election inspectors maintained by the New York City Board of Elections.

Inspectors are also required to attend a training session at Riverbay. Among other duties, the inspectors check a printed log book of building residents to verify that the voter’s name appears as a shareholder of record in the book.

If they do, the shareholder signs the book next to their name and the inspector verifies that the signature is comparable to the signature on file. The shareholder then enters the booth, pulls the curtain shut, and casts their vote by pulling a lever next to the name of anywhere from one to five candidates of their choosing. Not every shareholder (Continued on page 4)

Long term garage maintenance program underway beginning with Garage 8

BY BILL STUTTIG To prevent the kind of long term widespread deterioration of Co-op City’s garages that necessitated the closing and reconstruction of five of the garages a decade ago, Riverbay began implementing a long-term garage surface cleaning and maintenance program earlier this week.

The regular maintenance program, which will eventually involve every garage, began in Section 5’s Garage 8 earlier this week. The roof of the Section 5 garage was closed off to parkers as of

last Tuesday, June 18th to allow for minor needed repairs to be performed and, in addition, a thorough cleaning of the entire roof surface. This work should take approximately three weeks to complete.

Co-op City General Manager Vernon Cooper explained this week that the roofs are the only portion of the garage continually exposed to the elements and the exposure of the hot sun during the warm weather months, plus the required (Continued on page 2)

Senior Prom…The R&B singing trio The Delphonics, an off-shoot of the original and legendary Delfonics, headlined an afternoon of dancing and fun as the third annual Senior Prom of the Center Light Health System, a Bronx-based senior health care provider, came to Co-op City on Thursday afternoon. The afternoon also featured dinner and dancing to the music of the Soul 1 Band, the presentation of the King and Queen of the prom, and the opportunity for seniors throughout Co-op City and the Bronx to dress up like it was their prom night all over again. See page 3 for more photos.

Photo by Bill Stuttig

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Co-op City Times / June 22, 2013

Carrying Charge

still be reviewed and approved by the state Housing and Community Renewal Department before they can be put into effect.

The cost savings achieved through the lower interest rate on the new Wells Fargo mortgage is translating into the proposed low increase in carrying charges. Under the previous New York Community Bank mortgage, Riverbay would have paid $39.7 million in interest and principal costs in each of the next two years, at an interest rate of 6%.

The new Wells Fargo mortgage will cost $29.75 million in each year, at an interest rate of just under 3% along with mortgage insurance costs.

The reduced mortgage costs will continue for the next 35 years of the Wells Fargo loan, bringing financial stability to the community for years to come.

“The successful refinancing of Co-op City’s mortgage completed last November through the dedicated work of our partners at HUD, Wells Fargo and the city and state is already paying dividends for shareholders,” said Herb Freedman, a principal with Marion Scott Inc., the managing agent for Riverbay.

“We are able to ask for a very small carrying charge increase while still providing the high level of services that cooperators expect and deserve because we’re saving $20 million in interest payments over the next two years,”

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he said.

“In addition, the new Wells Fargo mortgage is funding many ongoing capital projects including the long-needed upgrade of our three shopping centers which will bring a new level of retail stores for shareholders.”

Each 1% increase in carrying charges produces approximately $1.6 million in revenue for Riverbay. Without the Wells Fargo refinancing, the proposed carrying charge increase could have been in the range of 3% to 5%, according to Riverbay Finance Department figures.

Some of the money that Riverbay is saving in lower mortgage costs must be used for reserve funds, pay for mortgage insurance and

cover other expenses to keep the community’s balance sheet stable as part of the conditions required by the federal Housing and Urban Development agency, which guaranteed the Wells Fargo loan.

Co-op City shareholders will be given the opportunity to speak about the proposed carrying charge increases at a hearing HCR will conduct before deciding whether or not to approve the increase. No date has been set yet for that hearing.

The proposed 1% carrying charge increase would raise the average carrying charges from the current $205.06 per room, per month to $207.11 per room, per month, or $2.05 per room, per month.

removal of snow and ice from the roofs through the use of plows, blowers and ice melting chemicals naturally results in minor damage which only get worse over time.

In decades past, much of it before the current managing agent took over responsibilities, the chronic build-up of this daily wear-and-tear over several years exacerbated other conditions, such as defects in the original construction materials, which led to the widespread damage necessitating the order to close five of the garages in the summer of 2003.

In order to prevent that history from repeating itself perhaps a decade or more from now, a process by which all the surfaces in the garages will be regularly cleaned and maintained on a rotating basis has been developed and is now being implemented.

Cooper explained last week that most of the work is being performed under the warranty agreed to by Neogard, the firm who contracted to supply the protective coating

applied to each concrete surface inside the garages.

Because the roof surfaces are continually exposed to the elements, the Neogard warranties do not apply to them, therefore this necessary work is being performed in-house at Riverbay’s expense.

The maintenance of the other garage surfaces beneath the roof largely involves the drive aisles, ramps and curves where the constant vehicular traffic exacerbates the wear to the surfaces.

In Garage 8, after the roof repairs are completed some time in early July, the work will begin on the lower floors. Cooper said that no more than two half floors will be closed in the garage during times when the work is proceeding.

Because Section 5 is the area of the community where the shortage of on-street-parking spaces is most acute, Cooper said that work will proceed slowly in Garage 8 so as to eliminate as few spaces as possible during any

one time.

Assistance is being provided to shareholders who might not be able to find a spot due to the work being performed on any given day and additional blacktop spots are being opened in order to make this possible.

In addition, shareholders who park in Garage 8, but don’t regularly use their vehicles, are being offered an available space in the underutilized Garage 5 for half the monthly parking rate usually charged — $33.12, as opposed to the normal $66.24.

Cooper said that the comprehensive maintenance process for the entire Garage 8 should take approximately 16 weeks to complete. Residents are asked to pay attention to all signage and temporary barriers being utilized to direct the flow of traffic safely past the closed areas while keeping the flow of traffic in and out of the garage as smooth as possible.

In the near future, if it is determined that space in Garage 8 is tight during any phase of

this project, the Parking Facilities Department may decide to suspend transient parking in this garage until further notice. If that decision is made, transient parking will be available in Garage 5.

In addition to the posted signage, the schedule of the work to take place on specific sections of Garage 8 will be posted on the crawler and updated regularly. Garage 8 parkers are being asked to check the crawler before using their car each day so they know which areas of the garage to avoid beforehand.

After Garage 8 is completed some time in early autumn, the project will be moving onto another garage. Over the next year or two, all garages will eventually receive the thorough cleaning, repairs and maintenance. In the not too distant future, perhaps a few years down the road, it is expected that the entire process will be implemented again as time and conditions – weather or otherwise – dictate.

Garage 8

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Co-op City Times / June 22, 2013

2nd Combing ty p Cinext Co-oDrive Blood

Center Light Health System brings “senior prom” to Co-op City (Top left) Events organizers included (l. to r) emcee Jay McKenzie, Center Light’s VP of Community Relations Jacqueline Kennedy-Saddler, Center Light President Michael Fassler, Riverbay’s Michelle Sajous and Center Light Director of Day Services Jo Ann Davis.

Summer Fun Day in Co-op City

TODAY, Saturday, June 22, is Summer Fun Day. Join Buildings 11, 12, 13 & 14 in the park between Carver Loop and Casals Place from 12-6 p.m. Rain date: June 29.

This is a block party with entertainment, games, music with DJ Val, FREE popcorn, cotton candy and franks, and many fun activities. Bring the family and join the fun.

This event is presented in collaboration with the Riverbay Community Relations Department.

(Top right) Deputy Bronx Borough President Aurelia Greene crowns the Prom Queen.

July 3rd Fireworks!

(Center left) Mayoral Candidate Bill Thompson works the crowd with Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr.

The annual July 3rd fireworks show, sponsored by the Riverbay Fund, will take place on Greenway 3, opposite the Little League field, on Wednesday evening, July 3rd at 9 p.m.

There will be youth vendors starting at 7 p.m.

Please bring your chairs, support the youth and enjoy the show.

(Center right) The Soul 1 Band entertains the crowd.

(Bottom left) Hundreds of seniors dressed for the occasion and danced the afternoon away.

“Tunes on Tuesdays” on Section 1 Greenway

The Riverbay Fund is once again sponsoring Tunes on Tuesdays on the Section 1 Greenway, thanks to funds generated through the community’s generous use of the recycling donation bins.

The concerts will be held from 78:30 p.m. on Tuesdays throughout the months of June and July as follows: June 25 – Ann Sinclair – Jazz and Gospel July 2 – Tony Lewis and friends – R&B and Funk July 9 – Reign Jah Band – Reggae July 16 – Swing Y Sabor – Salsa July 23 – Jewel Tones - R & B Contemporary Bring your chairs and come join the fun.

See page 21 for Riverbay Board Resolutions.

FRONT PA G E

(Bottom right) Members of Co-op City Grandparents Connection enjoyed the festivities.

The late Co-op City firefighter Christian Engeldrum honored during ceremonies at Fort Hamilton

BY BILL STUTTIG The late firefighter Christian Engeldrum, who served as a member of Co-op City’s Ladder Company 61 for close to five years before volunteering to serve as a Sergeant with U.S. Army National Guard in Iraq in the aftermath of the September 11, 2001 attacks was honored on Thursday, June 13th when a bluff at Brooklyn’s Fort Hamilton Army Base was named in his honor. Engeldrum, a Bronx native, was killed on November 29, 2004 when the military conveyance he was riding in just outside Baghdad, Iraq was ripped apart by an explosive device.

According to an article posted on the FDNY website last week, Engeldrum was honored by the Army in a touching ceremony at the south Brooklyn army base attended by his wife, Sharon, and their three sons. According to the article, the ceremony was also attended by current Fire Commissioner Salvatore Casano who said, “Chris Engeldrum defined the words bravery and sacrifice. We will forever be in his debt.”

Firefighter Engeldrum, 39, from Ladder 61, was a five-year veteran of the Fire Department who was known for his

bravery. He received a unit citation for rescuing two people from a fire in 2000, and worked tirelessly at the World Trade Center site in the months after the horrific terrorist attack which murdered nearly 3000 people.

He served in the U.S. Army from 1986 to 1991, but rejoined the National Guard after the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks.

Aside from the honor of renaming for him the bluff overlooking the famed A piece of historic Fort Hamilton, overlooking the Verrazano Narrows, was renamed in ceremonies last week to honor Verrazano Narrows in the the late Co-op City firefighter Christian Engeldrum, who lost immediate vicinity of the his life while serving with the Army in Iraq in 2004.

Photo courtesy of FDNY famous bridge linking Brooklyn and Staten Island, several Borough President Adolfo Carrion who memorials to the beloved firefighter were said: “This tree takes on a very important placed in Co-op City in the months folsignificance for the children of Co-op lowing his death.

City and it’s going to take the educators of On May 19th, 2005, Co-op City’s M.S. this community to bring the children here 181 planted a tree outside the school in and stand around the tree and talk to them memory of the hero firefighter/soldier. about Christian Engeldrum and what it The ceremony was attended by many elected officials, including then-Bronx (Continued on page 4)

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Response

votes for five candidates. Some vote for less. Many ballots are cast for slates of candidates. In the event that the machine jams and cannot be used, or if an individual insists that they are a shareholder and that the shareholder log is inaccurate, the inspector provides the individual with a paper “emergency” ballot. That ballot is completed by the individual and placed in a sealed envelope.

At the end of the day when the polls are closed, the inspectors tally the votes cast for each candidate on each machine, record those votes on a tally sheet, sign the tally sheet, and seal the voting machines. The signed tally sheet, the Emergency Ballots, and the signed shareholder log book, which identifies the name and total number of shareholders that have voted on each machine, are placed in an envelope. The envelope is sealed, handed to a Riverbay Public Safety Officer, and delivered by Public Safety to Room 31 at Bartow. The sealed voting machines are transported back to the secure Board of Elections warehouse for later inspection.

In Room 31, members of the Election Committee sit in an open “fishbowl,” surrounded by all candidates, delegates for the various candidates, and reporters from the Co-op City Times and the City News. The sealed envelopes are opened in front of everyone, and the vote recorded on the signed tally sheet is called out by legal counsel, entered into a computer spreadsheet, and the vote is simultaneously posted on a large screen in front of all candidates and their delegates. Candidates and delegates are also provided with their own tally sheet to record the votes. At the end of the evening, an unofficial count of all votes cast on the machine is publicly reported. Director Johnson chose not to attend this public counting.

Eight days later, the candidates, their delegates, members of the Election Committee, and General Counsel meet in the Board of Elections warehouse to verify the vote. Each of the sixty-five sealed voting machines is opened, one at a time, in the presence of all parties. When each machine is opened, all candidates, their delegates, and members of the Election Committee are given an opportunity to inspect the machines and to compare and verify the actual vote recorded for each candidate on each machine with the unofficial count recorded on election eve. When the machine is opened, the public counter number is called out and recorded. All parties are free to inspect, verify and compare the public counter number with the actual signed log books to double check and verify the total number of shareholders who voted in each building. In addition, the actual vote cast

Engeldrum

means to live in a free Democratic society and how every single day we need to uphold the symbols which he fought for.”

On November 29th, 2005, on the first anniversary of his death in Iraq, a plaque in memory of Engeldrum was placed in the Co-op City firehouse, during ceremonies attended by his wife and family and many dignitaries, including Mayor Michael Bloomberg and then-Fire Commissioner Nicholas Scopetta. Mayor Bloomberg spoke that day of Engeldrum’s baby son at the time, born after his father’s death. Bloomberg said of the young child, “Christian will come to know his father when years from now he comes to see this plaque and reads how he was admired by everybody

Congratulations, Iris!

On May 18, 2013, Iris A. Standford received a Master of Science in Teaching degree from Fordham University.

Iris, the daughter of Silas & Marie Standford, is a life long resident of Co-op City and a product of the Catholic school system. She attended St. Mary Star of the Sea (elementary school), the Academy of Mount St. Ursula (high school) and received her Bachelor’s degree from Manhattan College. Currently, Iris is a teacher at Annunciation School, located in Harlem. Iris, your family and friends are very proud of you and all you have accomplished. We wish you much success in all you strive to achieve in the future.

—Silas Standford

Co-op City Times / June 22, 2013 (Continued from page 1)

for each candidate, on each machine, is called out by legal counsel and written down by all candidates, their delegates, and by the Election Committee. Due to human error, the unofficial number written on the tally sheet by the two inspectors of election on election day may occasionally differ from the actual number of votes recorded on the machine. When that happens, the actual vote recorded on the machine, as witnessed and verified by all parties present, is counted. Frank Belcher, a candidate supported by Director Johnson, participated in this process. Mr. Belcher inspected each of the sixty-five machines, and agreed with the vote actually recorded. Director Johnson did not appear or participate in this process.

At the same time and place, the absentee ballots and the emergency ballots are verified, opened and counted in the presence of all candidates or their delegates by the Election Committee. Mr. Belcher, a candidate supported by Director Johnson, was present for and witnessed this process along with other candidates, their representatives and members of the Election Committee. Director Johnson was not. Once again, all parties present concurred in the count.

The machine vote, together with the vote recorded on the absentee and emergency ballots, are totaled, and the final vote is publicly announced and certified. When this process was completed this year, no one present objected to the certified total, or to the process.

After the official, public count is certified and published, the official election rules provide that any shareholder or candidate may file a challenge to the vote. No one has, not even Director Johnson. The official rules set forth a procedure to file an election challenge, and require a written complaint to be filed with the Chair of the Election Committee.

This process ensures that challenges are made in a timely manner and that all interested parties and candidates have a right to participate and be heard.

Ignoring this process, ignoring the procedure set forth in the rules to challenge the vote, and without any factual basis known to the Election Committee, Director Johnson has chosen to use the free platform afforded to him as a director to publish a series of Viewpoints claiming that the election was tainted or fixed. It was not. There is not one shred of evidence to the contrary. The results show that candidates from opposing slates were elected and that incumbent directors were defeated.

In his articles, Director Johnson overlooks the emergency ballot votes, which were publicly reported and counted in front of his candidates. Director Johnson fails to

consider the corrections to the machine vote made with the consent of his candidate at the open, public counting held in the NYC Board of Election warehouse. Director Johnson chose not to participate in any of the open procedures designed to verify the integrity of the vote. He ignored the procedures set forth in the Official Rules to challenge the election results. Instead, he randomly points to various numbers, improperly adds others together and concludes that something is wrong. There is something wrong with Director Johnson’s failure to follow the Rules. There is nothing wrong with the election.

These serious allegations by Director Johnson impugn the entire Riverbay community. Many of the 150 inspectors of election, most of whom are shareholders, have advised the Election Committee that they are insulted by the unfounded attack on their personal integrity. Since Director Johnson failed to file a timely protest with the Election Committee, he denied the community and all candidates a right to review and consider his meritless accusations in accordance with the published rules that everyone else followed. He claims no one responded to his unfiled complaint. Since he intentionally chose not to file a written challenge with the Election Committee, there was nothing to review or to respond to. He also claims that the votes, by individual building, were not published, despite the fact that his candidate was present for the recount in the Board of Elections warehouse and wrote down the vote cast on each machine, after actually inspecting each machine. He has, and always had that information available to him. That information is also published in this edition of the paper for the benefit of all shareholders. (See pages 14 & 15.) If Director Johnson believes that his theory has any merit, he should file a challenge to the election with the Court and allow an independent body to determine if there is any factual or legal basis to support his claims. The Election Committee would welcome such a review. If Director Johnson chooses not to back up his claim, then he should apologize to the Riverbay community and to the 150 inspectors of election who contributed their honest services to ensure a fair election.

—Eleanor Bailey, Chair, 2013 Riverbay Election Committee —Othelia Jones, co-Chair, 2013 Riverbay Election Committee —Jeffrey D. Buss, General Counsel, Riverbay Corporation

that knew him and worked with him.” The young baby, now eight years old, was present as his father

was honored again at the bluff renaming ceremonies on June 13th in Fort Hamilton.

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GFI and smoke detector installation update Co-op City Times / June 22, 2013

The process through which all Co-op installers to work with Management Corner City homes will be receiving safety Southside. As the existing upgrades in the form of new smoke detecteams continue to work on tors and the installation of Ground Fault Building 4 and the missed Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) outlets in all apartments in Building 1 kitchens, bathrooms and balconies began through 3, additional teams roughly three weeks ago and I can report that are being prepared and will start working on July 22nd Buildings 1, 2 and 3 are now mostly finished and work starting in Building 9. in Building 4 began just yesterday.

Each apartment is required to have these new As we learned with the massive window and balsmoke detectors and GFCI outlets installed under fedcony door installation process a few years back, taking eral safety guidelines and the terms of the loan guaron a project like this in a community as massive as antee agreement between the federal Department of Co-op City always presents procedural problems that Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and Co-op need to be rectified as both Riverbay and the contracCity. tor gain experience in conducting the work and setting There are no exceptions under this law and this new a pace that is appropriate for both the scope of the requirement for the community. Shareholders who do project and the needs of the cooperators. not cooperate after several attempts to reach them will As with any job of this magnitude, there is a natural learning curve as unanticipated problems emerge and changes in the initial plans have to be implemented.

This project is certainly no exception to that rule.

As it turns out, the planned pace set by both Riverbay and the licensed electrical contractor, Southside Electric, Inc., to have teams of three complete approximately 90 apartments per day was too ambitious and, as a result, created problems.

First and foremost, by scheduling so many apartments in one day and then giving shareholders notice of their appointments 30 days, five days, and then 24 hours in advance, we set a pace that workers could not keep up with, especially as they naturally encountered unforeseen problems during the initial days of the project. This resulted in missed appointments and installation teams not showing up on their scheduled days. Especially for working shareholders, this was an understandably big complaint as they took time off from work or other responsibilities, only to have to reschedule for another day.

The problem was exacerbated by the fact that Southside Electric has set up only one staff member to handle calls from shareholders regarding scheduling and other concerns about this project. Naturally, as problems multiplied, that staffer became inundated with calls she could not possibly handle, especially as the project began to fall behind schedule. Many of the complaints and concerns then fell to Cooperator Services.

Because of these problems, in the past week Riverbay and Southside Electric have worked out a more reasonable schedule which we hope will keep future missed appointments to a minimum. In addition, Southside said that they are beginning a new policy whereby they will have a staff member stationed in the lobby of each building where the installations are currently going on to answer cooperators’ concerns immediately and directly. Also, a Saturday schedule of appointments will be used to accommodate those shareholders who missed their appointments.

Shareholders who would like to reschedule their missed appointment to a Saturday time slot can call Marisol Hernandez at 914-602-7007.

Each of the installation teams is comprised of two or three members: a licensed electrician from Southside Electric who installs the GFCI outlets, a Riverbay worker who paints the front doors of each apartment, installs the new smoke detectors, and also conducts a visual asbestos inspection in each room of the home (A Riverbay supervisor may also stop by to check the progress of the work). The electrical outlet installation work requires disconnecting electrical appliances and devices from the existing outlets. If these appliances and/or devices are not installed in compliance with existing electrical codes, the licensed electrician can not and will not reinstall these devices.

If they are up to code, the licensed electrician will reinstall them when the new outlets are put into place.

To expedite this project in the near future, Riverbay is now putting together additional teams of in-house

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be sent a notice warning them of the consequences of their non-compliance, which can include hefty fines.

Even after these warnings, if these few shareholders still fail to provide access to their homes, the fines will begin being assessed.

The recent loan guarantee agreement with HUD allows Co-op City to remain affordable for working families and seniors over the next 35 years. Putting up with the minor inconvenience of have these few safety devices installed in your home at no cost to you is a very small price to pay for the financial security that this new relationship with HUD gives to us over the next three plus decades.

Please work with us as we try to make the whole process as efficient as painless as possible. In the end, it only makes your homes safer and more financially secure.

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Co-op City Times / June 22, 2013

Letters to the Editor

Concerned over Director’s comments

To the Editor: I served on the Election Committee.

I’m honest. I’m not intimidated by any individual. I’m also not liking it that a Board member constantly says, or implies, that the election system is producing questionable results. Is he talking about me? Every time I read his articles, I’m left asking myself quite simply, whom is he talking about? I’m bothered by this.

I was there and was amazed at the time

and attention that went into making this election fair and unbiased. Ms. Kerri Ann of the Legal Dept. is an Angel! If this Director was really concerned that something or someone “caused interference” with this election, it seems to me that he would have travelled with us to the warehouse in Brooklyn – as other candidates and/or their supporters did – to check firsthand the voting machines that would be used in our election or taken the opportu-

nity and to return to Brooklyn to recheck those same machines after the election.

Additionally, we opened the sealed ballots and counted them in full public view of candidates and/or supporters. This Director assures us this matter is not over, therefore, I would expect that he makes it perfectly clear: This member of the 2013 Election Committee was Not involved in any interference in this election.

—Lauretta Jaysura

Apathy...A word that defines this community

To the Editor: I have been a resident of this community for more than 40 years. I went to elementary, junior high and high school here, have seen some of my close friends become parents here, and watch my parents age here. I also developed my own non-profit organization here which calls Co-op City its home on a national level.

What I have also seen is a community that has become sadly, ridiculously apathetic when it comes to attending events of relevancy and high importance. My organization held a candle lighting memorial on the Greenway for the first time in so many years last September and To the Editor: I must concur with Lisa A. Britt’s comments on the Verizon FiOS’ disappointment. My family and I are fairly new residents of Co-op City and we love it here. It was very disappointing to me when I found out that Verizon FiOS was not available in Co-op City. I was once a customer of Cablevision and I was never a happy customer. I switched to Verizon FiOS and never had a problem - (except for their price). They had better recep-

the turnout was, simply put—horrible.

The same can be said for a December 28th candle lighting memorial for the mass murder victims of Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut and a reading of ALL fallen soldiers from New York State at the Memorial Park in 2008. Furthermore, I am hugely disappointed at some of the long-standing organizations in this community (who’s names I will not identify), who did not attend, but for whose events over the years I have supported and so has my family members.

Sadly, this resident of 43 years and 5 years as founder/CEO of my organiza-

Disappointed with Verizon tion, better picture quality and faster Internet.

When I moved to Co-op City and found out what my only option was, I wasn’t pleased. What Cablevision offers is nothing compared to Verizon. Their Boost Internet service needs a boost.

Their television service needs a new vision. Slow Internet and freeze/scrambled television picture quality is all I am getting. I thought the problem was with me until I read Lisa Britt’s letter.

Election charade

tion, I am done trying to bring events to this community that facilitated AWARENESS, UNITY, HONOR and REMEMBRANCE. This community rightfully complains about such issues as a reduction in MTA services and elected officials hearing your concerns, but when forums are set up to hear such concerns and complaints, what do you do? You simply stay home. Board elections are held each May, and each May you do your constitutional duty—you STAY HOME!! So much for TALKING THE TALK, but not WALKING THE WALK. —Mark P. Bruh

Maybe we need to do something so that there can be some changes and rid Co-op City of Cablevision’s monopoly and get Verizon to reconsider their present stand. I suggest that we do what we are now doing with the MTA, collect petitions, get the mayor, get our elected officials and get the media involved.

I believe a survey would prove that most of Co-op City would choose Verizon FiOS over Cablevision.

—Prince G. Morgan

To the Editor: I’m an apolitical, fair-minded, intelligent shareholder who has voted in every Board election since we first were belatedly granted ‘self rule.’ I’ve been appalled at the non-voter annual participation we’ve witnessed both during and since the oppressive domination of a corrupt former president which has filled the majority of residents with a sense of futility as to what being a shareholder grants us by way of an acknowledged voice to protect our rights/investments here.

However, after reading our June 8th issue re: the newly-elected board officers (an internal process at the Board) noting what I consider an obvious stranglehold of power in the hands of Board members who have been virtual “fixtures” on the

Board for endless terms, I finally “get it”—i.e., it is pointless to go through the charade of an election.

Here is an obvious example of intended control/domination of power; the position of “treasurer and vice treasurer” to two long-term members with absolutely no accounting or business admin. background all to so obviously stifle the inquiries and oversight both found so objectionable from the former Assistant Treasurer. Both the 2nd highest vote receiver and the faction who supports him were disregarded as the “minority faction” to so obviously be disregarded or remain targeted for ridicule.

What’s next? Will the power holders nominate the general manager as “Mayor

of Co-op City” given that it is referred to as “a city within our city?”

And these newly-appointed “officers/ power holders” are going to evaluate this Management? What about the rights of shareholders—i.e., their evaluations of this Management. When we are cast aside for Board “perennials” who enjoy a cozy, rewarding personal relationship with management finally will be the sole evaluators?

What a “stacked deck!”

I’m filled with disgust beyond words.

“Shareholders” are we? What a meaningless status!! Unless “term limits” are enacted to prevent “perennials” from seeking re-election next year, I’ll not vote. Joining the disgusted majority who no longer vote.

—Marilyn Brand

Please be advised that elevator #1 (front car) will be shut down for 5 days so that the buffer channel steel at the bottom of the elevator shaft can be replaced beginning on:

MONDAY, JUNE 24 This work is expected to be completed

by FRIDAY, JUNE 28 We will make every attempt to have the elevator restored into service as soon as

possible.

Thank you for your patience and understanding. We apologize for any inconveniences caused.

—RIVERBAY MANAGEMENT

NOTICE OF ELEVATOR SHUTDOWN — GARAGE # 5 – FRONT CAR (#1)

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Public Safety Report

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CCPD offers summer travel safety tips

BY LIEUTENANT PAM APOLLO By being aware of and preparing for travel regulations you can make your trip safe and stress free. Whether across town or across the world, being alert and prepared allows you to enjoy your trip to its fullest potential.

Travel safety begins when you pack. To help avoid becoming a target, do not dress in expensive looking clothing with expensive jewelry. These items identify you as an affluent tourist and a potential victim. It is better to dress low key and try to blend in with the general population of the area you are visiting. Also try to familiarize yourself with the local laws and customs of the areas you plan to visit.

It is best to travel light. You can move more quickly and will be more likely to have a free hand. If you can carry all your bags, you won’t have to set a bag down and leave it unattended. Pick a few favorite items especially suited for travel. Wrinkle resistant garments with zipper pockets, especially designed for travel will be your first choice to wear.

Always leave behind anything you would hate to lose.

Wearing practical shoes or sneakers is especially important while traveling. Proper footwear makes it easier to speed up at the first sign of danger. Backless shoes such as flip-flops can make it easier to trip and put you at a disadvantage against a potential assailant. Stiletto heels might be nice to wear to social gatherings, but they are not a good choice for sliding down an emergency evacuation slide.

Whether at home or while traveling, it is important to walk with a purpose and remain aware of your surroundings at all times. Speaking on a cell phone, text messaging or wearing headphones with the volume turned up high makes it difficult for you to stay in touch with your surroundings.

Take a moment to look around and see how engrossed people are in their electronic devices. People trip, fall and walk into traffic on a regular basis.

Be aware of all regulations for required documents needed for your trip. Leaving or reentering the country by plane in all cases requires a valid passport. Travel by auto, train or ship to certain destinations in Canada, Mexico and some islands allows the use of the new enhanced driver’s license. Problems can arise if a change to your itinerary requires a flight added due to unforeseen circumstances.

Make two photocopies of your passport identification page, airline tickets, driver’s license and the credit cards you

In Memory

It’s been 3 years since you left us, and we can still see your face and remember your smiles. We love and miss you.

—Your loving daughters, grandchildren and great grandchildren

plan to bring. Carry one copy with you separate from the originals and leave one set home with a trusted friend or family member. Having these copies will be extremely helpful if your original documents are lost or stolen. Also leave a complete itinerary at home with friends or family. Keep them informed if you change your plans.

New airline regulations allow liquid health and beauty products to only be 3 ounces to be allowed as carry-on baggage. Each passenger is allowed to carry-on only one quart sized Ziploc® bag containing these individual liquid containers. Many of these travel safe products are available in drug stores or discount stores. By being aware of these restrictions, you can save yourself inconvenience at the gate and avoid having to discard your items. Anything you are not sure about should be packed in checked baggage.

Be sure to keep all prescription medications in their original bottles with the label containing your name intact. It is also a good idea to carry an extra copy of essential prescriptions. Avoid the temptation to purchase or use any types of drugs while traveling abroad. More than one third of United States citizens incarcerated abroad are held on drug charges.

Some countries have very severe sentences even for possession of a small amount of marijuana or cocaine. If you have any questions regarding foreign drug laws, check with the U.S. embassy or consulate.

It is best to check with the Department of State’s Country Specific Information before you book a trip to any foreign country at www.travel.state.gov. They describe entry requirements, currency regulations, unusual health conditions, crime and security situations and other information so that travelers can make informed decisions about their trips.

Certain countries may have a Travel Warning issued.

When traveling, be sure to familiarize yourself with local numbers for emergency services. 9-1-1 is not always the number for emergencies. It is also a good idea to become familiarized with locations of local hospitals and police precincts in case of an emergency.

To minimize the impact of all crimes involving theft of property from your person, keep your keys, money, identification and cell phone in your front pocket, separate from

your non-valuables. Also consider an inside-the-clothing travel-type wallet for your personal items and valuables. A pocket with a zipper, button or Velcro is ideal for this purpose. If carrying valuables and personal documents in your purse, place them inside of a plastic or metal container such as a mint case, which does not look like a wallet. Keep less important items with a token amount of cash in your purse; This way, the criminal will think he scored big.

Remember, property can always be replaced; your safety is the most important thing. If someone does try to rob you despite your precautions, do not resist, especially if the person is armed with a weapon of any type. Try to remember as many details of the crime, as well as a description of the perpetrator. Notify police immediately if you have been the victim of a crime. If you are the victim of a crime in another country, contact the U.S. Embassy for assistance.

For more information about crime prevention, contact the National Crime Prevention Council at 1000 Connecticut Avenue, NW, 13th floor, Washington, DC 20036; (202) 466-6267 or on their website www.ncpc.org.

If consuming alcoholic beverages is part of your summer festivities be sure to designate a driver who will not drink.

Call a taxi, if necessary. Never operate a motor vehicle if you have consumed alcoholic beverages. This is especially important while traveling. Penalties vary by jurisdiction.

The consequences of drunk driving in other countries are extremely severe. Always buckle your seatbelt; it will save your life in a serious collision. Avoid distractions and excess speed when driving; these are the two leading causes of collisions within New York State.

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.

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

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OPPORTUNITIES AT CO-OP CITY

Tell your friends, relatives and employers about: CONTRACT SUMMARY

Contract 2834, Installation of Water Treatment System: Complete the Construction, Installation, interconnection, and successful commissioning of a complete Make Up Water Treatment System at the Riverbay Cogeneration Facility.

Pre-Bid Meeting: April 16, 2013 at 2:00 p.m.

Bids Due: July 25, 2013 at 2:00 p.m.

Bonding: Bonding is required Insurance: Insurance is required

Contract 2845, Flooring Installation: Install wood tiles and vinyl composite tiles in vacant and occupied apartments at Co-op City.

Pre-Bid Meeting: June 13, 2013 at 2:00 p.m.

Bids Due: July 2, 2013 at 2:00 p.m.

Bonding: Bonding is not required Insurance: Insurance is required Contract 2858, (1) Dual Temperature Heat Exchanger Retubing: The Removal of tubes and replacing it with new tubes and then pressure testing if for integrity.

Pre-Bid Meeting: June 11, 2013 at 2:00 p.m.

Bids Due: June 26, 2013 at 2:00 p.m.

Bonding: Bonding is not required Insurance: Insurance is required

Contract 2858, (2) High Temperature Heat Exchangers Retubing: The Removal of tubes and replacing it with new tubes and then pressure testing if for integrity.

Pre-Bid Meeting: June 11, 2013 at 2:00 p.m.

Bids Due: June 26, 2013 at 2:00 p.m.

Bonding: Bonding is not required Insurance: Insurance is required Contract P487: Glass Replacement Pre-Bid Meeting: June 25, 2013 at 2:00 p.m.

Bids Due: July 9, 2013 at 2:00 p.m.

Insurance: Insurance is required

Contract P390 – Purchase of Electrical Supplies Bids Due: June 27, 2013 at 2 p.m.

Contract P246 – Purchase of Plumbing Supplies Bids Due: June 28, 2013 at 2 p.m.

Contact: Lenya Garcia at Lgarcia@riverbaycorp.com; AND Barbara Penn at Bpenn@riverbaycorp.com for more information. Please note that emails should be sent to both parties.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

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

Agatha Lumley Ebanks

*Riverbay Corporation is an equal opportunity employer*

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Setting a Proper Balance Co-op City Times / June 22, 2013

The winds of change are picking up intended to assess and supspeed in Co-op City. Our community is at Director’s Viewpoint port effectiveness and effia new and crucial point of advancement. ciency.

To continue moving forward requires careCommittees: Policy is a ful planning and mutual participation and plan or course of action that First Vice President focus from the Board, cooperators, and is intended to determine Management. Current planning is critical decisions, or strategy considered to be expedibecause there are important decisions to be ent, prudent, or advantageous. The Board sets made that have potential for great benefit policy and provides that policy to Management but also pose issues of great concern: the for application to the overall operation of the Mega-Mall under construction promises residency. However, the Board receives inforgreat opportunity but also carries serious mation and recommendations from the various issues concerning 1.) traffic handling (both committees. Committee recommendations are vehicular and pedestrian), 2.) the control of what create and/or shape policy. Committees events and initiatives that could negatively are composed of Board members and cooperaimpact quality of life levels for cooperators. I urge all cooperators to review the list of tors, and 3.) heightened security concerns. committees when they are published. Then, There is also the increasing possibility please choose a committee on which to serve of a Metro-North train station being located in Section and help the Board and Management to take action Five. Here again, the bonus of fast, efficient public and/or set appropriate policy that strengthens and benetransportation is offset by the possibility of traffic confits our community. We are owners, not renters; let’s all gestion and an augmented need for parking in an get involved. already overcrowded area.

Communication: 1) I believe that televising, Together, We Can recording, and rebroadcasting Open Board meetings The goal of establishing a collaborative, team-spiritwill allow new access to seniors, shut-ins, and/or indied atmosphere is at the heart of every successful corpoviduals too busy to attend those meeting in person. I ration. An environment that supports clear communicawill work with my Board colleagues to get this estabtion and idea sharing is the keystone of success. Our lished. 2) I previously submitted a resolution to give continued progress is assured if cooperators, the Board, public recognition and an award to cooperators that and Management can continue to improve communicasubmitted implemented cost-saving suggestions. The tions and work as an effective team. previous resolution failed. I will edit and submit a Some of the required structures to support success revised resolution to my Board colleagues for their and advancement are already in place; however, in this review, consideration and – hopefully – their approval. coming year, we need to examine and strengthen them.

The award initiative is three-pronged: first, to increase a Evaluations: The Board plans to evaluate sense of inclusion to all cooperators; second, to show Management and our General Counsel this year. The appreciation for usable suggestions; and third, to get evaluation will seek to locate areas of successful everyone involved in considering ways to get the “best processes and procedures that should be supported or bang for our buck.” those areas that require modification or change. The The Old Guard and the Need for Vision evaluations are not being made to find fault; they are It is said that ‘those who don’t know history are des-

tined to repeat it.’ There are Board members that can be considered as the Old Guard. The Old Guard members provide an invaluable source of knowledge. Their experience and memory of our community’s past helps to prevent us from repeating those errors that lead to past pitfalls and problems.

The problem arises when members of the Old Guard become entrenched in their thinking and will not allow for ‘thinking outside of the box.’ Their intractability can create problems by stifling an atmosphere of open exchange.

Our community is at a pivotal position. We need to let go of the past, survey the ground around us, and begin planning for the future. In order to handle our business appropriately, we must broaden the aspect of our thinking and be open to and accepting of new ideas from every source – both across the boardroom table and across the community.

The best approach to handling community issues and concerns is to be proactive rather than reactive. In order to acquire a proactive stance, Board Directors must be willing to respectfully debate issues and negotiate mutual points for agreement. If we are willing to objectively listen and work as a team, we have the capability to effectively face any challenge.

Although there are important concerns as mentioned previously, there are also some outstanding opportunities emerging: 1) the possibility of a primary care medical facility; 2) on-site Veteran’s housing; 3) a full-service recreation facility for youth (and seniors); 4) an on-site assisted living facility. The future holds many bountiful opportunities, but we will need to approach them with a spirit of focused teamwork to achieve a successful harvest.

If you see something, say something. Share your suggestions, complaints, or special concerns with me. Address letters to Khalil Abdul-Wahhab, c/o Riverbay Corporation, 2049 Bartow Ave. Bronx, NY 10475, call 718-3320-3300, ext. 3351, or e-mail kwahhab10475@hotmail.com.

TODAY IS - Summer Fun Day - Saturday, June 22, (rain date: June 29th) from 12 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. at the park between Carver Loop and Casals Place with Buildings 11, 12, and 14, in collaboration with the Riverbay Community Relations Department.

Hear the Truman Choir open the event and live entertainment with the Truman TruSoul Band. Don’t miss live sounds with the return of Music With A Message youth group.

The event is a Block Party to celebrate a united community. Can you Name That Tune? Can You Salsa? Do you LOVE watermelon. Are you in shape to run? 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 and Mr. Softee is offering a limited amount of free ice cream. 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.

RED BALLOON area is the location to sign/submit waivers and receive armbands to participate in games.

Sign up for races at the GREEN BALLOON area and Basketball at the Orange Balloon area.

We appreciate Congressman Eliot Engel, Assemblyman Benedetto, Attorney Stephen B. Kaufman, Stop and Shop, Rosenshein Realtors, Allstate, Fairway, Zodiac Track, Western Beef, JGC Skills and Drills Basketball, the Dept. of Parks, Dept. of Sanitation, Fire Dept., Co-Op City Public Safety, 45th Precinct, and Comm. Board 10 for their support. Thanks also to Councilman Andy King, Dicks Sporting Goods, Modell’s and National Wholesale Liquidators for their contribution.

Did you pre-order your Summer Fun Day T-shirt to promote this community event? If you did not receive your shirt during distribution, please see us at the DJ area.

The Sands Casino/Winery/Outlet Shopping/Buffet Bonanza in Bethlehem, Pa. event includes: Wine tast-

WarmDaddy’s, so get your deposit to us.

Checks for events should be made payable to Building 13 Assoc. Inc. and mailed to Bldg. 13 Assoc., 100 Casals Place #32K, Bronx, NY 10475. For information, contact Leslie Peterson at 718-320-1370, Gail Sharbaan at 718671-3801, our website: http://www.bldg13assoc.com or e-mail us at building13assoc@yahoo.com. Thanks for making our team work.

—Leslie Peterson

Khalil-Abdul Wahhab

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Building 13 Association

ing at Amore Winery, Sands Casino, Sands Outlet Shopping and Old Country Buffet Dinner on Saturday, September 14, leaving 8:00 a.m. from 100 Casals Place, departing at 7:00 p.m. with a bonus of $15 slot play (offered by casino subject to change). Cost: $85, $45 by June 15 and $40 by August 1. The outlet stores are on the premises. Drink a little wine, win a lot of money, catch a sale and eat well at the buffet. Who could ask for more?

Some folks waited and missed out on Harrah’s and

Co-op City Times / June 22, 2013

Broun Place Townhouse Association

Hope everyone had a glorious and wonderful Father’s Day. It is that special day that is set aside to honor fathers, right? But we know giving respect and appreciating mothers and fathers is something that needs to be expressed every day.

Our next Broun Place Association meeting is Thursday, June 27, at 6:30 p.m., Room 28th. Assemblyman Michael Benedetto accepted our invitation to this association meeting. It is the last meeting for this very busy year. It is the association’s agenda to have the good Assemblyman share his activities and concerns, then do our business and move over to Room 31 where Riverbay Corporation is hosting a meeting with the MTA from 7 p.m., Thursday, June 27th. It will be a busy night in Bartow Community Center.

Building 11 Association

Our last formal Association Meeting took place on Monday, June 3rd. The next meeting will take place in September, 2013, please look out for postings in your building lobby. We hope that everyone will have a safe, healthy and enjoyable summer break. We hope to see your smiling faces at the next scheduled meeting in September.

The Association will be hosting its end of the year celebration on Friday, June 28 for all of our members.

Please come out and join us!!! This wonderful catered affair will take place from 7-10 p.m. in the meeting room rear of 120 Carver Loop.

The opening inspirational message came from Ms. Clara Evans. It started the meeting off with joy and a spirit of togetherness. Thank you, Clara.

Our President, Ms. Deborah Henry, provided us with information about the proposed MTA bus route cuts that will affect Co-op City residents. The massive rally is scheduled for July 24th. Please look out for postings regarding this rally. Ms. Henry encourages us to come out and let our voices be heard!!

As we all know, Summer Fun Day is here. It will take place on Saturday, June 22nd from 12 p.m. - 6 p.m. Postings are available regarding the scheduled events and activities in your Building Lobby. Please come down and enjoy this beautiful event. There will be fun for all ages!!

The Guest Speakers were Marc Giacola and Mike Ambo from the Building and Grounds Department.

They were very informative and provided updates to the shareholders regarding their specific departments. They answered the shareholders’ questions and concerns.

Marc Giacola is the Senior Supervisor for the Janitorial Dept. He informed us regarding the number of porters who are available for each building and what their jobs entailed. He updated the shareholders regarding present issues with the washing machines and asked everyone to place liquid he detergent in the tray area and to place powdered detergent in the actual washing machine area to avoid clogging of the tray. He reminded us to bring all bulk garbage to the designated basement areas.

Mike Ambo is the Ground Supervisor. He updated the shareholders regarding the planting of flowers and the upkeep of the grass and trees. He acknowledged the ongoing issue with the wild geese in the area. Thank you both for your time and your updates. We really appreciate it.

Ms. Jean Mickens sent a thank you card to the association for its kindness during her recent illness. It was great to have you back and well again, Jean!!

Congratulations to our 50/50 winner. Thank you, as always, to all of our Building 11 Association volunteers. Thank you for your time and your hard work.

The next Building 11 Association meeting will be held in September, 2013 in our meeting room. Hope to see you there!!!! Have a wonderful summer.

—Sheila Richburg

Handicapped Adults Association

Office: We are open 2 days a week, Mondays and Thursdays. Monday: 9:00 - 11:00 a.m.; Thursday: 9:30 11:30 a.m.

We are now selling jewelry, many choices of necklaces and earrings and bracelets. Our soft covered books are 25¢ each or 5 for $1, hard covered books are 50¢ each. There is also a small selection of canes for $5, walkers for $10, one shower chair for $20, a fairly new wheelchair for $50.

—Arlene Rodriquez

Broun Place Townhouse Association is very supportive of the return of the former bus lines and a re-examination of the bus routes in general that will be more “cooperator friendly” between our Co-op City Sections.

Just to reiterate, the next meeting of the Broun Place Townhouse Association is Thursday, June 27th at 6:30 p.m., Room 28, Bartow Community Center. Our guest is State Assemblyperson Michael Benedetto.

Any changes in our meeting will be announced in the Coop City Times and by flyer distribution.

Thank you to the folks in Broun Place who are continuing to support our neighborhood association and improve our quality of life. Before you know it, September, 2013 will be upon us and Broun Place Townhouse Association will hold a special election for the Executive Committee.

Neighbors, please consider running for a position on the Executive Committee: President, Vice President, and Secretary are vacant. We also need “reception meeting” volunteers. A well run and operational organization needs the help and support of its members to continue to serve and achieve its goals.

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Remember, a special election will be held in September to fill vacant seats on the Executive Committee.

Some neighbors are receiving phony phone calls from this number: #216-812-8121 and from Carmel, N.Y. with the message, “It has been reported that crime in your neighborhood is on the increase.” The message goes on to try to sell, “GE-alarm systems…Set up the delivery for.”

Please don’t fall prey to this scam or any other. Never give out personal information and please know there is no increase in crime in Broun Place. Neighbors, please keep up the recycling efforts and let’s pick up what others have dropped to keep our townhouse cluster clean.

This week, we send out sincere and heartfelt condolences to the Nathaniel and Jones families upon the transition of their dear mother and grandmother. Broun Place also extends condolences to the family and friends of Mrs. Evelyn Bennett. Mrs. Bennett was well known for her hard work and dedication in the Co-op City community. Both ladies will be sorely missed.

Rest in peace.

—Eva Lazaar

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What are we waiting for?

Co-op City Times / June 22, 2013

The new composition of the Riverbay Board of Directors will have already met for the first time when you read this, with a meeting scheduled for this Wednesday, June 19th, while my Viewpoint is due on Monday. I hope to see improvements this year, but time will tell, and we will see. I must confess I do find it rather astounding how some Directors seem obsessed with minor issues they trumpet as their own, while major items of concern to the many are overlooked. Sometimes it seems like everyone wants to be the head honcho, however with that type of attitude, nothing would ever get done. We have to put the cooperators first and work together as a cohesive Board, where issues can be discussed in a rational and respectful manner instead of some always demanding and insisting that things go their way, regardless of the viability or legitimacy of what is wanted.

In all my time in Co-op City, I have never asked anyone for anything, so I don't owe anyone anything. As always, I'll keep an open mind, and consider what's in the best interests of the cooperators, but no one should count on me to ever vote for something that doesn't make sense. By the same token, I don't understand how certain Directors insist on voting "no" almost all the time, or those who abstain on almost every resolution. I certainly don't agree with everything, but what does it say about an individual Director who finds

absolutely everything unacceptable? It just doesn't make sense. As the saying goes, even a broken clock is right twice a day, so you would think there would be one or two items coming up in a year that a Director might find reasonable, however, for whatever reason, that doesn't seem to be the case.

Once again, I feel I must stress that simple repairs and clean up of our buildings and grounds should be completed by employees, and under the direction of supervisors, without such situations having to be pointed out months after standing as an eyesore or a blight on the community. While there are many good, hard working employees at Riverbay, I do believe there still may exist remnants of a culture where sometimes the primary focus on jobs is not merit or experience. We have lived through nightmare years in the past where Riverbay was ruled with an iron fist and fear was the order of the day.

This should never be allowed to happen again. It's not fair to employees, and it's certainly not fair to the cooperators, because tyrannical fear, whether subtle or overt, is not an environment in which optimal production will occur. I will keep an open mind and hope Bill Gordon, our new President, will not put

Trip to Holiday Hills Want to get away for the day? Then don’t be left standing on the curb!!! Join us for a Family Fun Day on Saturday, August 3. All you can eat ALL day long. The bus will depart from the Co-op City library at 7:30 a.m. sharp. Prices are $85 for 12 and over, $60 for children ages 3-11. A $20 nonrefundable deposit is due ASAP, ALL balances are due by Saturday, July 20th.

Let us support!!

Don’t want to cook today? Want to enjoy a good meal, then wait no more!

Walk on over to Building 18 Association’s Fish Fry and get your eat on! Dinners will be sold starting at 12 p.m.! Don’t miss out!

Congratulations!!

To David Arez II who graduated from Vaughn College with a BA in General Management. David was the very first recipient of our Francis Williams Scholarship Fund in 2009.

To Chelsea François, who graduated

and will be attending high school in the fall. Chelsea is our youngest Committee member and a very hard worker.

To all of our Building 19 graduates, CONGRATULATIONS! Sympathy Sending sympathies and prayers to the Mallory, Bonanno, Richmond and McIver families, who all recently lost loved ones. Please keep these families in your prayers during this difficult time.

As we break for the summer I would like to say THANK YOU to my Executive Board, Committee members and Building 19 Association members, who have supported me and our Association.

Without your support, many things could not have been done. I truly appreciate each and every one of you. Thank you for keeping our motto of “Cooperators Doing Something” alive and strong!

As always, we can be reached at: bldg19assoc@gmail.com or 718-320-6236.

—Valencia Pinckney

Tony Illis

Director’s Viewpoint

Second Vice President

Building 19 Association

up with or condone any questionable moves by either Management or members of the Board. But, as always, time will tell.

Even if you have disagreements, or are not complete fans of Marion Scott Real Estate, there is no question or argument that some major accomplishments have occurred in recent years. Of course, I credit past Presidents Helen Atkins and Othelia Jones, my longtime friend and Board colleague, with making much of this possible. The $621 million mortgage refinancing is a positive example of an achievement that will benefit all of us, and future generations to come, by saving us millions of dollars in interest payments that we would have been required to pay under the previous agreement with New York Community Bank. I continue to say we, as Board members, need to put principles above personalities and think of what's best for cooperators and not for personal political agendas. I listen to some and fear a lot of valuable time could easily be wasted on debating things that are not realistic at this time by concentrating on process and methodology instead of practical ways to improve services and also make sure operations at Riverbay are carried out in the most cost effective manner possible, which is my main concern. Again, I must get back to the Restorations Department. There have to be concrete improvements made there, in my opinion, and the opinions of many cooperators who have been calling me with complaints. Instead of just nodding

heads and passively acknowledging there is indeed a problem, what we need is action, and accountability and proper inspections and supervision.

What are we waiting for? When there's a problem, the normal course of reaction should be to find a solution, however that rarely seems to be the first step at Riverbay, and that must change.

Consider this, in a time of austerity, a time where the economy is still very sluggish, and family households are struggling with budgets bursting at the seams, accountability should be the order of the day. That's why I feel it is imperative to evaluate both Management's performance and also that of our Legal Counsel. The time is coming when contracts will be up for renewal and we need to decide what is the best course to follow for the future.

Thank you for your enthusiastic response to our call for donations to benefit the village of Abetifi-Kwahu in Ghana. We are targeting September/ October as the ship date, and ask for donations of light clothing, but no winter coats although light sweaters are needed; pens, pencils, paper, notebooks, t-shirts, shoes, slippers, furniture in good condition, baby products and supplies, pots, pans and cooking utensils, shopping bags, cooking oil, paper goods, hand sanitizer, bottled water, first aid supplies, and other non-perishables.

Let's talk, give me a call at (718) 320-8035, or email me at tonyshome10475@gmail.com -- no attachments, please.

Co-op City Times / June 22, 2013

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Looking out for the Community Co-op City Times / June 22, 2013

I would like to thank everyone for participating in the elections, and for attending the meetings and events that we have here. Your involvement shows that you’re interested in what’s going on here. And, your attendance is appreciated.

Board Responsibility We have over 50,000 people who live here. However, we elect only 15 people to represent our best interests on the Board.

Now, we’re supposed to look out for you and make good decisions on your behalf.

So, although you probably can’t attend a meeting, you should be confident that your representative will make good choices for you and report the results of their efforts back to you.

However, how do you feel when there are important things that happen here and some of your representatives don’t report anything back to you? Does it bother you when you see how some of the most important things that happen here are not adequately addressed and kept quiet?

Board Elections Let me start off by saying thank you to everyone for their support on the articles that I wrote about the recent Board election. Those articles were produced for the benefit of everyone here.

Plus, those articles were produced to open the eyes of everyone about the way that things are truly done here. For instance, I reported that an election cost about $100,000 to run. Therefore, you would think that we would get the details about elections, like the building voting numbers.

However, those votes from the buildings were never printed and distributed to this community.

Nevertheless, if you could review those numbers from our previous elec-

tion, you would see that there were too many voting patterns that probably did not reflect the true way that people voted.

Now, reflected another way, you’ll see that your will and your best interests were probably taken away from you. And, to be frank, this was wrong.

However, as you can see, not one person was bold, or I should say, foolish enough to write an article to dispute those clear-cut findings.

But, you know what? The true results and the true winners from that election might not ever be known. Nevertheless, everyone in this community knows how things are done here. And, best of all, they now have tangible proof to support their beliefs.

Now, a lot of people are outraged over this incredibly foolish election and these voting patterns.

In fact, a candidate that ran for the Board, but didn’t win a seat, would like to ask the community: “As a community of working class people, did you have expectations that the results of this election would have been different, based on the variety of available candidates?”

Bottom line: This matter is not over yet. In fact, I am 100% sure that we’re going to be able to clean up a lot of mess that has been going on here for years.

At the RETIREES’ June 5th General Membership meeting, the following officers were sworn in for the period 20132015: Delores Debnam, PRESIDENT; Claudette Davis, 1ST VICE PRESIDENT; Lois Scott, 2nd VICE PRESIDENT; Joann Harris, RECORDING SECRETARY; Helen Blakes, CORRESPONDENCE SECRETARY; Hattie Overman, FINANCIAL SECRETARY; and Dorothy Cates, TREASURER. The RETIREES would like to express their appreciation for the remarkable services rendered by Ms. Virginia Stewart as an active and dynamic President of the RETIREES of Dreiser Loop organization.

The contributions she made to the club as President over the past several years have been valuable and are worthy to be followed by others.

NOTE: On Thursday, June 27th, the bus for Sen. Ruth H. Thompson’s breakfast will depart from Dreiser Loop (deli) at 9:00 a.m. SHARP! TRAVEL EVENTS: ▪ Sat., June 29th, the SENIOR DAY Picnic will be held at Holiday Hill, CT. where we will have a day of fun and relaxation filled with music, games, and endless mouth-watering food. Meet the coach bus on Dreiser Loop at 7:45 a.m., and we will depart at 8:00 a.m. SHARP! NOTE: Homeward bound! About 4:45 p.m. is the time we are to meet and board the bus for departure at 5 p.m. SHARP. ▪ Wed., July 31st, we are taking the Coach bus to Mt. Airy Casino & Lodge, PA. Price: $35. Play, win, and eat.

▪ Sept. 16-18 (Mon.-Wed.), WASHINGTON, DC. (3 days/2 nights). During your tour, you'll see all the DC monuments and memorials up close and personal, and learn the history and trivia surrounding the US capital. Photo stops are made at major Washington, DC monuments including the White House photo opportunity. Price: $319 double/$399 single. Deposit: $75 required. Travel insurance encouraged. Final payment due Thursday, August 8th.

▪ Nov. 12th & 13th (Tues. & Wed.) OVERNIGHT CASINO GETAWAY, CT. Price: $129/double and $179/single. 2 days/1 night. Play at Mohegan Sun and Foxwoods Casinos and stay overnight at Howard Johnson Inn. Casino bonuses and 3 meals. Eat, stop and shop at Olde Mistick Village. Deposit: $50 required to hold your seat. Final payment due Thursday, Oct. 3rd. Travel insurance encouraged. Travel Contacts: Beverly James, 718- 379-0377 and Claudette Davis, 718-379-4784.

THEATRE COMMITTEE: There is a WAIT LIST for the musical, MOTOWN, and the anticipated price will be approximately $135, which includes transportation. If interested, sign up ASAP with your $70 deposit.

Thursdays from 3:00-5:00 p.m., Committee members will be in clubroom 19. AFTER 7 p.m., questions regarding theatre shows, call 718-324-7847 or 718671-8637.

GOOD AND WELFARE: To members, resting and healing,

Daryl Johnson

Director’s Viewpoint

Carrying Charge Increase I sent several additional suggestions to Management on ways to cut our budget. Now, my intentions were to show them that we can cut things, save millions of dollars, and not diminish our services.

Now, let me tell you something right now. A lot of people that were not interested in what’s happening here will become very interested when they see the increase in their new carrying charges in October of this year.

That’s right. We are getting another carrying charge increase this October 1, 2013.

Nevertheless, I hope that everyone here can understand why I’ve been so adamant to help this community to see the reasons why we should cut our budget.

But, as I said before, we must bring in a new management company that is interested in working with us to reduce our expenses, limit our increases, and help us to grow.

Now, I would like to thank all of our wonderful cooperators, like Patricia Bonaparte, that are helping us to see the importance of working together for the benefit of this community.

Tunes on Tuesdays Have you been to the Tuesday night concerts here on the greenway or in Dreiser, when it’s raining? If yes, then I know that you’ve had a great time. If not, then, please read on and see what happened recently.

They had a group that was named Deep Cover, from Section 5, that was playing in Dreiser on June 11, and the band leader started by saying, “We’re going to party.”

From that point on, this group entertained, sang, danced and played some of the best music ever. And best of all, they had the audience on their feet, singing and dancing. So, all of us had a really good time.

Now, all of these concerts have been planned by Michelle Sajous of the Community Relations Department. So, I would like to thank her for her work.

Now, enjoying this concert was Councilmember Andy King. “I think it’s a way to bring us all together and enjoy fun-loving music,” said King.

Also, we had Edwina Herrera, Building 20 President. “These concerts are exhilarating and they’re proactive.

We have to get the young people to come here,” said Herrera.

Michelle is also planning several events here, like Splash Days for the kids, the July 3rd fireworks, Open Microphone shows, and additional concerts. So, please come on out, listen to some nice music, and have a good time.

Close Despite the bad, we’re still going to move this place forward.

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 718671-4544 if you don’t receive a response from your message.

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

know that you are thought of warmly and wished a quick recovery. Contact: Elinor Gordon, Chair, at 718-379-8755 regarding illnesses and bereavements.

The RETIREES’ Clubroom is open year-round where we have fun and games

4 days a week (except Wednesdays).

Best wishes to all for a safe fun-filled summer!

“I think I’ve discovered the secret of life – you just hang around until you get used to it.”

—Claudette Davis

Retirees of Dreiser Loop

Co-op City Times / June 22, 2013

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The Coalition’s general membership meetings are in recess for the month of July and August. Meetings will resume Tuesday, September 3. Wishing everyone a safe and healthy summer.

The Coalition was pleased to welcome Riverbay General Manager, Mr. Vernon Cooper, and the head of the CCPD/Public Safety Department, Chief Frank Apollo. They presented information and Coalition members discussed various issues, some of which included Co-op City crime, gangs, youth programs, manning kiosks, clean halls program, dogs, rates charged to cooperators transferring apartments, and Board Directors having access to Riverbay records, etc.

Mr. Cooper and Chief Apollo specifically asked the Coalition members to assist them in getting cooperators to attend the forums that they plan for the community which they agreed to do.

On June 19th, much of the country will be celebrating

Juneteenth, which commemorates June 19th, 1865 when the slaves in Galveston, Texas first received word that the Emancipation Proclamation abolishing slavery had been signed and issued two (2) years earlier. We, of the Coalition, intend to host a celebration next year (2014) at this time to honor our ancestors and celebrate their and our accomplishments as a people.

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. Members of the Coalition include the following: AfricanAmerican 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 AfricanAmerican Churches and Community Development of Co-op City, Inc., P.O. Box 619, Bronx, NY 10475.

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

Hi, neighbors…In spite of all things – good or bad – we are still neighbors. In the first few months of our 2013 year, we had a few interesting occasions that made us feel that it was going to be a good year. We had the best meeting attendance in 2 years –“standing-room only.” We had an exciting event outside of 120 Benchley – the trip to the Renault winery and Atlantic City. We were presently surprised by our neighbors and their friends who made this project a success.

Now for the other side of the coin – our annual Mother’s Day Cake Sale was cancelled. It was the first time in 10 years. The Cake Sale is our fundraiser to help maintain our garden on Bellamy Loop and Benchley Place. Flowers are expensive and Flora and her helper, Betty, really labor to make it beautiful. So after much deliberation, we decided to ask your help.

On Wednesday, June 26th, we will have our closing

meeting. At that time, we are asking you to bring a monetary donation that you would have paid at the cake sale. We will have refreshments, and meet and greet one another and discuss our future. We have thoughts for another trip in September, which we can do if you are interested. So, come on down and get involved. “Make a smile your umbrella…”

—Celestine Withey

Happy June greetings to all of our Co-op City families, friends, neighbors, merchants, and especially our new residents. A very belated happy Father’s Day to all of our dads and especially our moms performing the responsibilities of a dad.

Congratulations to all of our graduates. May God bless you with continued success as you climb the educational ladder.

Best wishes to all who are celebrating birthdays, new births, wedding anniversaries, weddings, and other celebrated events during the month of June. Well wishes for a speedy recovery to those who are sick and shut in and/or suffering with allergies.

Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd and Nancy Edmundson and family would like to extend their sincere thanks and gratitude to everyone who displayed their love, support, condolences, and prayers during their difficult time of bereavement for the untimely loss of their beloved son, Lloyd Jr. The Edmundsons were deeply impressed and dearly appreciative to the multitude of people who attended Lloyd Jr.’s homegoing ceremonies. We know that Lloyd Jr. was smiling down from heaven. Lloyd Jr. may be gone, but his legacy lives on and Lloyd Jr. will never be forgotten. We love you, Lloyd Jr. Do a good deed today. Check on your elderly, disabled, and/or homebound neighbor to see if they are

okay. Some of our neighbors are unable to travel to the store and/or pharmacy. As you do your shopping, it would be nice for you to shop for them. You will be blessed abundantly for your good deeds.

Please help to keep our community clean and green by properly disposing your garbage in the appropriate receptacle. Take out time to recycle your bottles, plastics, and papers. Bulk trash and large cartons are to be taken to the basement. And please be vigilant. If you see something, say something by calling 9-1-1 for emergencies and 3-1-1 for all other non-emergency complaints. The life you save could be your own.

—YuVonne Lewis

Building 33 Association

The Building Association Flea Market & Cake Sale last Saturday was a success. I thank all cooperators who stopped by and gave their support.

It was a very exciting day watching the interest you showed in the items we had to sell and excitement we had with you haggling with us made it a fun day.

The bakers in the building did a great job in donating some good home made cakes and pies. I want to thank Elizabeth, Dorothy, Maude, Tiffany and Andrea. Job well done.

I thank all of you who donated items of clothing, shoes, books, pocketbooks, electric pots, food processors, children toys, etc. THANK YOU ALL. A lot of people said they did not know about the event.

I do not know about that excuse, I posted the flyers, announced it in the Co-op Times. There was no more advertising I could have done.

The Co-op Times newspaper is dropped off every Sat. by the elevators. If you would just pick them up and read, you would know what is going on in this community.

The association welcomes everyone to participate in all the building activities. This consists of building meetings, social events, trips. There is no clique in this building, everyone is welcome.

By the way, someone who has a problem with our building hallways looking good decided to deface the walls in the hallway on the eleventh floor. It is a disgrace what was done to that floor. If anyone has knowledge of who did this, please report it to Public Safety or call me.

I will be glad to report it.

Get well wishes to the sick and the shut-in. Peace.

—Patricia Bonaparte

Building 24 Association

Building 26 Association

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Detailed 2013 Riverbay Board Election results Co-op City Times / June 22, 2013

Frank Belcher Manny Torres Lambright Bernard Cylich Charles Phipps Helen Atkins William "Bill" Gordon William Craft Evelyn Santiago Andrea Leslie Raymond Tirado Emanuel Armfield Sebastian Ulanga Dr. Amrendra Singh Leslie Peterson

1A 18 17 17 24 50 39 28 11 19 22 37 26 26 22 30

Frank Belcher Manny Torres Lambright Bernard Cylich Charles Phipps Helen Atkins William "Bill" Gordon William Craft Evelyn Santiago Andrea Leslie Raymond Tirado Emanuel Armfield Sebastian Ulanga Dr. Amrendra Singh Leslie Peterson

9B 31 24 12 19 17 32 26 15 22 24 21 17 11 26 26

Frank Belcher Manny Torres Lambright Bernard Cylich Charles Phipps Helen Atkins William "Bill" Gordon William Craft Evelyn Santiago Andrea Leslie Raymond Tirado Emanuel Armfield Sebastian Ulanga Dr. Amrendra Singh Leslie Peterson

19 41 36 42 55 31 48 44 20 39 58 43 16 32 40 40

Frank Belcher Manny Torres Lambright Bernard Cylich Charles Phipps Helen Atkins William "Bill" Gordon William Craft Evelyn Santiago Andrea Leslie Raymond Tirado Emanuel Armfield Sebastian Ulanga Dr. Amrendra Singh Leslie Peterson

27B 20 16 5 16 5 22 24 7 12 18 19 7 8 10 13

1B 26 12 18 33 41 21 22 19 16 39 24 19 24 22 23

10A 20 14 15 15 8 21 21 10 21 20 16 15 17 18 12

20A 32 32 22 43 20 31 28 24 29 28 37 24 22 35 29

27C 37 14 16 21 16 21 34 18 18 25 15 14 17 25 29

2A 33 21 22 32 28 23 24 25 22 39 25 24 19 31 38

10B 16 12 7 18 10 15 19 14 18 9 11 13 6 21 13

20B 24 27 16 23 13 22 15 26 20 19 20 8 14 22 15

28A 18 34 11 19 17 35 32 16 30 23 24 21 18 20 22

2B 27 16 17 38 30 25 21 19 13 44 22 18 31 31 31

10C 21 24 11 28 16 27 25 14 37 23 27 16 15 20 19

20C 18 17 10 17 17 24 21 18 20 18 23 12 15 19 22

28B 25 16 21 23 19 18 15 11 22 22 16 17 22 26 14

3A 20 17 15 23 14 22 23 6 20 28 27 13 15 20 20

11A 30 23 15 33 14 38 38 16 17 28 30 26 17 23 36

3B 19 10 18 27 16 23 24 11 12 31 19 14 15 19 21

11B 20 22 9 12 6 18 14 10 25 15 24 14 7 28 19

21A 25 12 48 27 27 20 12 14 17 33 16 11 26 25 31

28C 23 17 10 18 14 22 21 11 12 23 21 18 18 22 23

4A 25 27 18 26 17 28 22 14 27 19 29 17 14 19 31

11C 31 22 12 20 11 34 33 13 25 32 22 25 13 26 29

21B 15 3 26 27 14 15 16 8 8 28 16 10 18 15 15

29A 10 26 20 35 21 16 26 7 22 37 30 13 20 19 30

21C 45 24 25 41 24 38 29 23 29 46 41 18 23 35 26

29B 21 17 8 22 19 26 23 14 14 13 19 22 22 20 28

29C 24 16 18 28 16 26 18 5 13 24 19 14 25 18 22

4B 21 12 12 19 17 18 22 10 19 15 18 17 18 17 33

4C 25 15 14 20 16 19 22 16 16 20 17 16 11 23 31

5A 17 24 14 17 13 33 27 12 15 18 27 14 14 17 25

5B 16 11 8 17 15 22 16 10 12 17 16 14 9 13 13

5C 24 15 10 18 19 24 19 13 15 21 23 20 24 29 18

6 48 36 33 55 32 62 70 33 34 52 49 40 31 44 56

7 43 34 26 67 30 36 26 18 20 45 39 34 26 31 30

8 58 46 34 71 47 79 64 23 41 64 60 88 32 40 56

9A 21 34 9 22 16 41 30 12 26 24 32 19 15 20 23

12 31 32 21 44 28 47 45 20 44 53 57 31 27 40 55

13 33 34 22 38 25 62 49 17 27 34 58 43 38 38 116

14 35 20 26 39 26 42 30 29 23 42 37 34 24 48 51

15A 35 19 16 25 24 35 26 13 21 29 27 19 19 25 28

15B 32 36 19 31 13 40 35 23 21 23 29 17 14 38 28

16A 18 20 11 25 13 33 24 11 13 23 21 14 13 22 28

16B 30 16 15 35 25 20 17 14 13 27 14 9 23 26 10

17 35 43 25 32 24 51 49 18 38 32 52 36 27 35 42

18 35 31 21 35 17 76 43 19 32 30 40 35 21 28 43

22A 23 26 19 28 12 28 31 15 30 29 23 12 16 24 29

22B 37 19 25 24 13 24 26 23 22 26 24 14 16 37 17

23 48 24 22 45 25 42 25 25 33 44 27 34 35 52 39

24 35 35 28 59 26 45 38 15 30 49 48 23 31 53 38

25 40 22 51 67 68 32 31 23 31 70 33 24 65 36 33

26A 18 18 15 28 22 32 35 14 17 26 15 22 21 25 25

26B 20 16 21 32 17 29 37 8 20 29 26 15 21 30 29

26C 19 15 9 26 14 22 24 6 20 22 15 11 24 21 27

27A 32 26 21 36 36 27 22 17 27 33 22 16 19 29 29

33 58 29 30 45 32 49 45 36 43 46 38 26 40 33 43

34 31 33 26 45 24 50 47 22 28 51 39 32 28 41 46

35 41 26 24 46 31 70 104 34 32 54 36 37 33 47 41

30A 23 15 10 25 12 30 25 14 14 33 28 15 17 24 23

30B 39 28 16 33 12 35 40 20 25 34 20 15 24 28 31

31A 21 24 16 34 29 28 20 13 24 24 19 13 22 15 19

31B 23 24 21 25 16 26 21 7 21 19 25 11 15 18 24

32A 34 30 19 23 21 49 40 19 36 25 24 23 25 30 38

32B 37 28 17 25 18 34 35 18 25 38 14 23 23 27 35

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Detailed 2013 Riverbay Board Election results Co-op City Times / June 22, 2013

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Frank Belcher Manny Torres Lambright Bernard Cylich Charles Phipps Helen Atkins William "Bill" Gordon William Craft Evelyn Santiago Andrea Leslie Raymond Tirado Emanuel Armfield Sebastian Ulanga Dr. Amrendra Singh Leslie Peterson

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1 1 1

1 1

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1 1

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Frank Belcher Manny Torres Lambright Bernard Cylich Charles Phipps Helen Atkins William "Bill" Gordon William Craft

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ABSENTEE BALLOTS 37 38 39 40 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

1

1 1

1

1 1

1

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Frank Belcher Manny Torres Lambright Bernard Cylich Charles Phipps Helen Atkins William "Bill" Gordon William Craft Evelyn Santiago Andrea Leslie Raymond Tirado Emanuel Armfield Sebastian Ulanga Dr. Amrendra Singh Leslie Peterson

25

1

1

1

1

32

1

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Frank Belcher Manny Torres Lambright Bernard Cylich Charles Phipps Helen Atkins William "Bill" Gordon William Craft Evelyn Santiago Andrea Leslie Raymond Tirado Emanuel Armfield Sebastian Ulanga Dr. Amrendra Singh Leslie Peterson

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1

1

1

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1

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Frank Belcher Manny Torres Lambright Bernard Cylich Charles Phipps Helen Atkins William "Bill" Gordon William Craft Evelyn Santiago Andrea Leslie Raymond Tirado Emanuel Armfield Sebastian Ulanga Dr. Amrendra Singh Leslie Peterson

20

1

1

26

19

1

1

Evelyn Santiago Andrea Leslie Raymond Tirado Emanuel Armfield Sebastian Ulanga Dr. Amrendra Singh Leslie Peterson

1 1

1 1

1

1

1 1 1

1

1

1

1531 2048 1815 1377 1414 1812 1997

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Co-op City Times / June 22, 2013

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Gang Awareness Co-op City Times / June 22, 2013

It was a rainy evening on June 13th when the Gang Awareness forum was held Director’s and the turnout was low. Nevertheless, Lieutenant Torres and Officer Burgess did a great job of educating about gangs. Lt. Torres began with a description of a “gang” and explained that the police description of a gang is a group of three or more people who come together to commit criminal acts. “Youth crews” are males and females who are not in a gang but associate with them. They steal cell phones, iPods and other items. There are 315 youth crews across the country and 52 are located in the Bronx.

In a power point presentation, Officer Burgess discussed that the youth join gangs for many reasons, some of which are to get support from their peers, for acceptance, respect, excitement, belonging, safety protection and financial rewards. What gangs have in common are: Gang identification, hierarchy, they commit crimes and they have penalties. Some gangs join forces to become stronger.

Parents should monitor their children and search for signs of gang involvement, i.e., in their bedroom, book bag, cell phone, etc. The home is yours and the property is yours because you purchased it and you should let your children know that you have this authority.

The negative consequences of being in a gang: Dying, getting cut, shot, seriously injured and going to jail. Once you join a gang, it is almost impossible to get out. Gang members with a criminal record do not get good jobs. He urged the young people who were present to stay in school. The difference in the salaries that you could make were revealed as follows: A high school degree might earn you $37,620; associate degree $51,934 and a bachelor’s degree $72,376.

The parents were urged to instill in their children the importance of staying in school. Give them no time to be involved in a gang by keeping them busy. Enroll them in after school programs and Saturday programs, such as Karate, boys and girls scouts, dance classes,

and other positive things.

Read through this Co-op City Times and you will see many programs in which to involve your child. There might be an expense but, what’s more important, your child’s safety or the possibility of being caught up in a gang.

The NYPD has a free, six-week program called “Youth Police Academy” for ages 10-16. The goals are to enhance responsible citizenship; to provide positive interaction with police officers and to educate young people about the challenges and responsibility of police work; and to encourage young people to take part in other youth programs offered by the Police Department, such as the Law Enforcement Explorers, Police Cadet Corps and the Police Athletic League.

The Youth Police Academy has basketball coaches, field trips and lunches. This program is held in two Bronx schools: Evander Childs H.S. and Taft HS. In reading the form, however, it notes a deadline as Friday, June 21, 2013 and the form must be mailed. I will email this information to my contacts today and ask them to share it with others.

They further advised that there are police council meetings where they explain these programs and that members of our community should attend. This forum was sponsored by the NYPD Community Affairs Bureau, in collaboration with the 45th Precinct, Co-op City Public Safety and the Department of Education.

Defensive Driving Class I attended the Defensive Driving Class last Saturday in the Dreiser Community Center and the instructor was very good. With new innovations in our society, there are new rules that are established. The penalty for texting while driving is five points on your driver’s license.

You will also receive five points for passing a school bus and for reckless driving. These infractions remain on your driver’s license for 18 months. However, they remain on your driving record for four years.

In addition to getting a discount from your auto

insurance company, you are updated or reminded about the rules for speeding, seatbelts, changing lanes, driving in inclement weather, drunk driving, and much more. I had previously taken this class offered by the Black Forum, then AARP, and now the Black Forum again. I trust that the Black Forum will continue to offer this class which is very convenient for the community.

2013 Graduates Congratulations to all the 8th graders, the high school and college graduates. Our society needs educated and responsible citizens. Our youth are our assets and the future leaders of our communities, our country and our world.

The African-American Association of Co-op City continues to prepare for such leaders by presenting the Sixth Annual Scholarship Awards Ceremony on Saturday, June 22nd at 4:00 p.m. in the Dreiser Community Center, Room 15. Two high school graduates who live in Co-op City will be awarded monies to assist them with their college educations. I thank all the African-American Association members whose membership helps us with this effort. This year, I especially thank Cynthia Dixon, the line dance instructor, who made a generous contribution toward this end.

The Association has also sent a donation to the Truman H.S. teacher who is planning a senior trip to South Africa for ten of her senior students. They need more funds however and would like to receive more donations. If you are able to, please view the following and send a donation to Harry S. Truman H.S., 750 Baychester Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475, Attention: Jordana Bell. http://youtu.be/xHnvqprBkEo Building Associations Become active in your building association. If it is inactive, bring some of your neighbors together to reactivate it. You can meet friends at the meetings and possibly get some of your issues resolved. If you have an issue that cannot be resolved through your building association or your CSO, you may contact me and I will try to help you: Francine Jones, Board Director, c/o Riverbay Corporation, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475 or call me at 718-671-5957.

a.m. SHARP. Please note: There will be NO General Membership meetings during the months of July and August. General Membership and Committee meetings will resume on Thursday, September 12th.

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

—Carmen Rodriguez

Francine Reva Jones Viewpoint

Spanish-American Community Club

The Spanish-American Community Club had a strong presence at the Co-op City Fair this past June 2nd. We offered delicious Latin food, and fresh, out-ofthe-pan fritters that sold as fast as they could be made!

We would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to all our members and friends who worked so hard to make the club’s participation such an incredible success.

Countless people made it known that the SpanishAmerican Club had been missed. All the hours our volunteers spent in the heat, serving food, frying delicious bacalaitos (codfish fritters) and pastelillos (turnovers) and helping out, were greatly appreciated. Many thanks to everyone who donated in some way: food, time, beverages, supplies, funds, even moral support.

Our committee chairpersons were available for an ‘Open House’ in the club room on Saturday, June 8th, at 6:00 p.m. We appreciate their commitment and wish to thank them and all those who dropped by.

There will be no ‘Social Friday’ activities until further notice.

On Sunday, June 23rd, the Visitation Committee will honor the fathers at Bay Park. This will be the committee’s last visit until September.

Unfortunately, ‘Parents Night’ on Saturday, June 29th, has been cancelled. We look forward to seeing you at the Sunshine Committee’s future functions.

Don’t forget: ‘El Batey’ will be hosted by the Cultural Committee on Sunday, July 21st. Admittance will be $5 per car, by permit only, provided beforehand to those interested in joining us. Please remember that the permits are for Members Only. The committee will provide pernil and arroz con gandules, but feel free to bring your own food and drink and enjoy a day of sun and outdoor activities. Please see our website for more information.

The Social Committee’s trip to Atlantic City, scheduled for Saturday, July 27th, sold-out in record time!

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Co-op City Times / June 22, 2013

Black Forum

Defensive driving on hiatus The Black Forum Defensive driving course will resume on September 14 in Rm. 1, Dreiser Community Center, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Lower your insurance cost by 15% 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.

Returning to Aqueduct We will be returning to Aqueduct Casino on Saturday, July 20. First pick-up from Dreiser Rehab is at 1 p.m., back of the library on Asch Loop at 1:15 p.m. and 135 Einstein

Loop at 1:30 p.m. $20 per person; No refunds. Call (917) 209-5334 for reservations.

Black Spectrum returning The Black Forum will once again be sponsoring the Black Spectrum Theatre for a performance of the “Sing, Dance and Spoken Word Show,” on the Section 5 Greenway on Thursday evening, July 18, 7 p.m. There will be a showcase of 3 cooperators who wish to participate, but you have to call and let us know in advance, (718) 3208035. Please send us a CD of your performance for pre-screening.

Lobsterfest We are going to the Nordic Lodge for Lobsterfest and Foxwood Casino on Saturday, August 17. The cost is $150. Few seats left! Call (718) 320-8035 for your reser-

vation.

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 be able to pick up your food. Volunteers needed for Wednesdays and Fridays. For more information, please call (718) 320-8035.

Black Forum Lyon’s Mane Track Club Summer’s here. Register your child(ren) 6-18 years of age for the Lyon’s Mane Track Club. Call for information, (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

Congratulations to our new 2013-2014 Officers. Recently elected were Kelly Maxwell, Pres.; Lauretta Jaysura, VP Education; Deborah Bazza, VP Membership; Ralph Dunniehigh, VP Public Relations; Gwendolyn Allen, Treas.; Selma Newman, Sec’y., and Sherba Richards, Sgt. At Arms. We look forward to a terrific year under their leadership.

As we begin a new Toastmasters year, why not make this a new beginning for YOU? Come to our meetings and see Toastmasters in action! Imagine yourself standing – confidently - in front of strangers speaking. You can do it, if you try! The only requirements are to be eighteen years of age and ready to start!

Club Meetings: 1st and 3rd Thurs. at 7:30 p.m., 2049 Bartow Ave., Bartow Mall, LL, Bronx, NY 10475. (No meet-

ing 4th of July.) Parking is free in Garage 5 on Asch Loop. We urge you to please mark your calendar to ensure you do not miss a meeting. It is THE place to practice your speaking and leadership skills, watch and learn as members present manual speeches and members provide honest and supportive feedback. We are the only local chapter that provides this opportunity for anyone with a fear of speaking in public. So come out, you don’t have to travel far and have a great time when you arrive.

To find out more about the Toastmasters program we encourage you to visit www.Toastmasters.org or 3824.toastmastersclubs.org or toastmasters46.org.

We look forward to meeting you.

—J. Britt

NCNW Co-op City Section presents…“African American Women In Cinema,” Saturday, August 10 from 4:00 p.m.-6:30 p.m., Dreiser Community Center. Ticket price: $10. For more information, call 347-769-2487 or 718-3202366.

New Valley Forge Casino: We are going to New Valley Forge Casino on Saturday, September 28 …plus shopping at Philadelphia Premium Outlet and Buffet Dinner at Old Country Restaurant before heading back home. Coach bus leaves at 8:00 a.m. sharp from the hardware store. Price: $ 85. Call to make reservation, 718-538-8606/718-320-2366…

Make checks payable to NCNW Co-op City Section, mail to: P.O. Box 93, BX, NY 10475.

Trip to London & Paris 2014…The NCNW is sponsoring a wonderful trip to London & Paris, August 14-21. Yes,

August, 2014. That gives you a year to complete installment payments of the $3,750 price. To make your reservation, $500 deposit is due by July 15th. Trip insurance is an additional $300. Join us as we see the Tower of London, Buckingham Palace, and cruise on the Thames River and so much more. In Paris, we’ll ascent to Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame Cathedral, cruise the Seine River and much more. Of course, there will be shopping galore. Start planning now! For further information: 718-671-4804, 718-655-9034.

Three of our members have lost dear family members. Kathy Rolle lost her aunt, Kim Wilson lost her brother and Lisa Wade-Stewart lost her mother. Please keep them in your prayers.

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

—Maxine Sullivan

Co-op City Toastmasters Club

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Co-op City Times / June 22, 2013

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Co-op City Times / June 22, 2013

First Readings — Board Meeting, June 19, 2013

#13-48 – Lease for Boston Market @ 2035 Bartow Ave. #13-49 – Lease for NY Public Library @ 2049 Asch Loop #13-50 – Leasing and Maintenance of Copies Contract 2839

#13-51 -Engineering Services for Boiler #1 Upgrade Lizardos C/O#2 #13-52 – Green Energy Management (GEM) C/O 1 #13-54 – Henry Floor Adhesive #13-56 - Limit Lease Approval Resolutions to one reading only

Second Readings Resolution #13-44 SECOND READING – RESOLUTION #13-44 SUBMITTED BY: Othelia Jones SECONDED BY: Khalil Abdul-Wahhab BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING, DATED: June 19th, 2013

WHEREAS, Riverbay purchases convector boards, spouts and drip pans for the repairs of convectors; and WHEREAS, In September of 2012 we entered into a contract with P&F Industries of NY Corp.;

and WHEREAS, this contract was for only six months and management would like to extend it for another six months; and WHEREAS, the original contract was for $420,000 + tax and there is still monies allocated to purchase these items in the sum of $166,350.09; and WHEREAS, since this vendor is a sole source and they own the dies to make the items it would be advantageous on Riverbay’s part to extend the contract with no price changes for the individual items.

NOW THEREFORE, LET IT BE RESLOVED: that Change Order 1

Second Readings Resolution #13-45 SECOND READING – RESOLUTION #13-45 SUBMITTED BY: Khalil Abdul-Wahhab SECOND BY: Othelia Jones & Evelyn Turner BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING DATED: June 19th, 2013

WHEREAS, On July 13th, 2011 the Board, by Res # 11-40, approved the award of Contract 2677, Environmental Health & Safety Consultant for a two (2) year period, not to exceed $1.5 million with McCabe

Environmental Services; and WHEREAS, a Change Order One (1) is being requested to extend the contract for one (1) additional year as the contract is set to expire August 23, 2013; and WHEREAS, the request for extension of time requires no additional money since to date only $761,112.50 has been spent from the original contract amount; and WHEREAS, the Project Manager is in agreement with the requested Change Order One (1) as referenced in the attached memorandum dated April 18, 2013 which mentions the consultant has been satisfactory.

NOW THEREFORE, LET IT BE RESOLVED: that the proposed Change

Second Readings Resolution #13-47 SUBMITTED BY: Khalil Abdul-Wahhab SECONDED BY: Othelia Jones BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING, DATED: June 19th, 2013

WHEREAS, the Contracts Department sent four (4) requests for proposals for Bid #2818, Purchase Water Treatment Tanks; and WHEREAS, we received three (3) proposals which

were reviewed in detail by the Project Manager and Engineering Company; and WHEREAS, the Project Manager and the Engineer (Stantec) recommends Fred Burack Co., Inc. as the lowest responsible bidder (Recommendations attached).

NOW THEREFORE, LET IT BE RESOLVED: that the proposed contract 2818 with Fred Burack Co., Inc. for the total cost of $384,981.00 be approved as submitted by Management in accordance with Board of Directors

#13-57 – Amnesty for Sublets #13-58 – Construction of Storage rooms in 6 Buildings #13-59 - Contract P471, Convector Boards, Spouts & Drip Pans #13-60 – Myhomepayge Co-op Agreement #13-61 – Water Savings

to Contract #P304 with P&F Industries of NY Corp. 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, Cylich, Gordon, Illis, F. Jones, O. Jones, Leslie, Owens, Peterson, Shapiro, Turner, Abdul-Wahhab NO: Johnson ABSENT FOR VOTE: Bailey, Graham PASSED Order One (1) for an Extension of Time to contract 2677 be approved as submitted by Management in accordance with Board of Directors Resolution #85-16 and amended

by Board of Directors Resolution #95-44 and the President is hereby authorized to execute the contract and Management is authorized to take all steps necessary to make this action effective.

YES: Atkins, Cylich, Gordon, Illis, F. Jones, O. Jones, Leslie, Owens, Peterson, Shapiro, Turner, Abdul-Wahhab NO: Johnson ABSENT FOR VOTE: Bailey, Graham PASSED Resolution #85-16 and amended by Board of Directors Resolution #95-44 and the President is hereby authorized to execute the contract and Management is authorized to take all steps necessary to make this action effective.

YES: Atkins, Bailey, Cylich, Gordon, Graham, Illis, F. Jones, O. Jones, Leslie, Owens, Peterson, Shapiro, Turner, Abdul-Wahhab NO: Johnson PASSED

Assemblyman Benedetto encourages children of all ages to ‘Dig Into Reading’

Assemblyman Benedetto (D-Bronx) recently announced that the Assembly’s annual Summer Reading Challenge is just around the corner. Every year, the Assembly partners with New York State libraries to encourage children to continue reading during the summer after the school year ends. Upon completion of the Summer Reading Challenge, children will receive a New York State Assembly Excellence in Reading Certificate.

“Learning shouldn’t stop when the last bell rings at the end of the school year,” Assemblyman Benedetto said.

“The Summer Reading Challenge offers a fun and exciting way for children of all ages to read, expand their imaginations and learn new things all year round.”

To participate in the program, children must read by themselves or with a partner

for a minimum of 15 minutes every day, for at least 40 days through the months of July and August. The days can be marked off on a provided calendar and submitted to Assemblyman Benedetto. Those who participate will be awarded a New York State Assembly Excellence in Reading Certificate during a presentation at the end of the summer.

“Reading is a fun, inexpensive and educational activity that can also provide quality family times,” Assemblyman Benedetto said. “Fostering a love of reading in our children is a gift that will last for many years to come.”

This year’s Summer Reading Challenge themes are “Dig Into Reading” for children and “Beneath the Surface” for tweens. The challenge, while fun for the entire family, is a significant way to keep books in the hands of children throughout the summer months, noted Assemblyman

Benedetto. The initiative helps combat the inevitable decrease in learning – known as the “summer slide” – that takes place when young people are not in school during the summer. Unfortunately, the slide disproportionately affects children in high-need communities, where families may not have adequate out-of-school

access to books and other educational resources.

For more information about the 2013 Summer Reading Challenge, please visit the website (www.summerreadingnys.org), email benedem@assembly.state.ny.us or call Assemblyman Benedetto’s office at (718) 892-2235.

Councilmember King opens district office in Co-op City

City Councilman Andy L. King held a grand opening for his new constituent services office, located at 135 Einstein Loop, Room #44, Bronx, NY 10475, on Wednesday, June 19. This new site will be the dedicated branch for the area and the office will be open to the public Tuesday through Thursday, from 10:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m.

“Today was the start of a new beginning for representation of the 12th District and the opening of this Co-op City office is a commitment to that new day of service,” King said at the opening. “I’m asking my neighbors in Co-op City to join in and be a part of the change we voted for.”

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Co-op City Times / June 22, 2013

American Legion Post 1871

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: Ramon F. Bentancort, Jose Alvarez, Israel A. Cruz, William R. Craft, Raymond Dyson, William Cornwell.

William Dyson, Eugene J. Fastook, Bernard Gibbs, Robert Feliciano, James Hess, Roosevelt Mason, Patricio Serrano, Aston 0. Thomas, Jr., Joe Waller, Jr., and Norman L. Cook. If you don’t see your name in this issue, please bring it to my attention and it will be placed in the next issue of the Co-op City Times. Our Post is always looking for new members to join us, so if you are a VETERAN from any branch of the military, stop by at our Post and join. Bring your DD-214 with you.

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

If you have a car with a GPS in it, do you really want the thieves to know were you live? Don’t program your address in under “home,” hide it under some other heading like “police station.” Robert Walker is a veteran and owner of Baby Love Music, Inc. which is offering “FREE MUSIC LESSONS” for veterans at the Bronx VA Hospital. If you are interested, please contact him at (914) 400-5670. Post member A. Santiago, we wish you a speedy recovery from your surgery.

Comrades, I hope you are aware that on January 1, 2014, our American Legion will increase. At this time, the size of the increase is unknown. As soon as I get this information, I will pass it along to you.

Next year, all Post members, it would be nice to have a family picnic in the FDR Park. This is something to think about for 2014.

Next year, our Post will have a new computer for our members to use while at the Post. This was voted on by our executive members to purchase a computer

Elevator Inspections Schedule

Elevator Category 1 and Category 5 inspections are required by city law.

These inspections will be conducted in Co-op City according to the schedule below. Each inspection will take 1- 1½ hrs. to complete.

We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience as we work to ensure the safety of your elevators.

Category 1 inspections

Wednesday, June 26 99 Carver Loop Garage 3

100 Aldrich St. Bldg. 15A 120 Aldrich St. Bldg. 15B

Car 1 - front Car 2 - rear Car 1 Car 2

During the Air Conditioning season

er days, keep on low.

Don’ts Leave windows open; This will make unit condensate more and leak all over.

Block unit with furniture; This will eliminate proper air flow and coil to condensate.

Put flowers or any other items on top of metal grading (top of convector box). This will restrict the air and force coil to condensate. Also, any debris can fall and clog the convector tray.

Thank you for your cooperation.

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The 2012 Annual nual W Water ater Supply an and Quality Report is now available for viewing at www.nyc.gov/dep/2012waterquality www .nyc.gov/dep/2012waterquality This rreport eport contains important information about your water supply and the quality off your drinking water water.. Water Water quality test results re esults from fro om the drinking water supply are are summarized in the tables in this report. report. Please go to www.nyc.gov/dep/2012waterquality www.nyc.gov/dep/2012waterquality to and learn For view the report re eport an learn more more about your drinking water.. a translation of the report, report, or to speak with someone about the e information in the rreport, eport, please call 311. If you would like a paper copy of the rreport eport mailed to your home, please call 311 and DEP copy.. will mail you a paper copy more York Water For mor e information ion about the New Y ork City C Water Supply and to previous view pr evious years’ .nyc.gov/dep. ars’ rreports, e eports, go to www.nyc.gov/dep. www.nyc.gov/dep

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The following is a list of simple rules to follow during AC season: Do’s Check convector weekly for signs of water around the base. On humid days, check daily.

Test each convector line twice a month by pouring 1 gallon of water down the condensation tray.

Clean filter and make sure it’s installed correctly.

Keep unit running at all times. On cool-

due to the old one not being in working order.

We would like to thank the Post 1871 Ladies Auxiliary for attending our meeting on June 15th. Did you know that 50 years ago, the U.S. Post Office started the zip code to help sort mail for delivery with a five digit code to deliver to specific locations; Always remember your zip code! Did you know that excessive chlorine The first 3 rows are the American Legion Post 1871 Ladies in swimming pools can Auxiliary, the 4th row are members of the American Legion erode tooth enamel. Post 1871. Bill Gordon, Helen Atkins, Dean, Post This can make your Commander Jerome Rice and Donald Fuller. This was the teeth more sensitive to last meeting for the summer taken at the Einstein Community Center in Section #5, Room 41. heat and cold. girlfriend and a wife? A: 45 1bs.

Q: What’s the best thing about dating This information was provided to you homeless chicks? by your post information officer.

A: You can drop them off any where.

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Co-op City Times / June 22, 2013

African-American Association

Scholarship Awards Program The Scholarship Awards Presentation will be held today, Saturday, 6/22, 4:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 15. There will be a brief general meeting, followed by the presentations, June birthday recognitions, music and refreshments. All former recipients and Association members are encouraged to attend.

Music Program - The Association invites you to be a part of The Music Appreciation & Singing Club. Our Motto: Everyone with a voice can sing.

Our Slogan: Express yourself. Learn the elements of music, including melody, harmony, phrasing, rhythm, background, poetry, etc. Experience the joy in building musical works of art together, known as Song. All levels of vocal abilities accepted, categorized and placed. So come, bring your voice and join the fun.

Call 718-379-5555.

The following are ongoing programs which the Association sponsors and encourages your participation: Belly Dancing Classes – On Wednesday, 6/19/13, 7:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 2, there will be a Belly Dance Summer Spectacular. Donation: $4. Light refreshments. All are welcomed. Call 646-301-9438.

Education – All enjoyed the Per Ankh meeting and party for Baba Kaba Hiawatha Kamene. The members desire to continue the education classes and will meet again on Monday, 7/15, 7:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 15. Baba Kaba’s classes can be viewed on Wednesdays, from 9:0010:00 p.m. at www.Townzonetv.com and from 10:00-11:00 p.m.

Zumba Fitness Classes – Mondays, 6:00 p.m. Dreiser Center, Room #2. Fee: $5; Registration: $15. Call 917-459-

4491.

Yoga & Pilates Mat Classes – Tuesdays, 7:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room #2. Fee: $10-$12; Registration: $15. Call 718-671-8364.

Computer/Laptop Classes – Tuesday, 6/25, 7:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 15. Fee $5; members get one free class. Call 718-379-5555.

Evening Line Dancing Classes – Thursdays, 7-9 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room #2. Fee: $5 per hour; Registration: $15. Call 917-903-7073.

Stop & Frisk - The trial ended on 5/20/13. The public awaits a ruling by U.S. District Judge Shira Scheindlin.

Justice for Ramarley Graham – On 5/15/13, Judge Barrett dismissed the indictment because the District Attorney failed to properly instruct the Grand Jury.

The family is continuing to fight for justice and asks that we support them by

calling the Bronx DA Robert Johnson (718-590-2000) and urge him to reconvene a Grand Jury in this case.

Central Park Five - This case will be heard again on 6/18/13. An update will follow.

Next Meeting - The next meeting will be on 9/14/13, 4:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 15. If you are unable to attend, you may obtain updated information by reading this weekly column. Also, if you wish to join the Association or update your membership, you may send your membership check or money order (DO NOT MAIL CASH) of $15 for a single membership and $25 for families, to: African-American Association of Co-op City, P.O. Box 702, Co-op City Station, Bronx, NY 10475. Donations are also welcomed. Like us on Facebook: “CoopcityAfricanamericanassoc.”

—Francine R. Jones

National Association for the Advancement for Colored People Mailing address: NAACP Co-op City Branch #2210 P.O. Box 75-3111, Einstein Station, Bronx, NY 10475 Association Room: Einstein Comm.

Center, Rm. #36 Phone: 718-320-2310; email: naacpccity2210@gmail.com.

Newly elected officers:

President - Jerome L. Rice 1st Vice President - Joyce Wilson Secretary - Brenda Brown Assistant Secretary - Carole Haque Treasurer - Hermena Smith Assistant Treasurer - Terry Gavin Notice is hereby given that the officers will serve March 2013-2015. Please direct all correspondence inquires, etc., to the mailing address.

Application for membership available

at all membership meetings and can be requested by mail or phone.

Upcoming Calendar of Events: June 22 - Open House, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

CPR at 10 a.m.

Financial Education: 101 Power Point presentation June 23 - Membership Meeting, 3-5 p.m.

Guest Speaker: Bill de Blasio, Public

Advocate All are welcome! Light refreshments will be served.

If you are interested in becoming CPR certified, the class fee is $35. Leave your name and number at the office, email us or come by during office hours.

Membership applications and payments will be accepted for new, renewals, life members, organizations and churches.

—Brenda Brown

NAACP Co-op City Branch #2210

Remember: Tunes on Tuesdays on the Section 1 Greenway, 7-8:30 p.m.

HAIRDRESSERS Susan Mauline Claudette

Joining the Staff at Piero!

MANICURE AND PEDICURE Cynthia

- From the JC Penney Salon -

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Co-op City Times / June 22, 2013

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

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

Please note Mid-Week service and Bible study classes are on hiatus and will return in the fall.

On Sunday, June 23 at our 11:00 a.m. services, we

Rev. Dr. Robert A. Smith, Jr., Pastor; Lady Theresa M. Smith, co-founder; Rev. McMillian, Assistant Pastor, and the Church of the Savior family extend an invitation to every person to worship with us. We are a non-denominational, inter-racial, inter-cultural, intergenerational fellowship of believers. We care about you, not your W2.

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

Co-op City Baptist Church

will celebrate Children’s Day. The service will be held in Room 45. The guest speaker will be Rev. Dr. Michael Blake, Allen Chapel AME, Washington, NY. Please attend this celebratory service to support our children.

It’s a family affair!! The greatest family reunion of all time is here! This one celebrates being in the family of God with Bible truths and plenty of fun. Don’t miss out. So grab your family members (pre-school to adult), barbeque apron and join them. Vacation Bible school will be held on July 1 – July 12 (6 p.m.-8 p.m.). No classes on July 4. For additional information, call the church at 718-320-3774.

Church of the Savior

Church of the Savior is located at 120 DeKruif Place – street level, (under Building #7 near Dreiser Loop).

Take the 38 to Dreiser Loop and DeKruif Pl. Our mailing address is: P.O. Box 86, Bronx, NY 10475.

Summer Sunday Schedule: Beginning July 7 Meditation and Adult Bible Study - 9:00 -9:50 a.m.

Divine Worship - 10:00 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.

Scripture Reading: II Corinthians 4:7-9.

Thought of the Week: “If you have no confidence in self, you are twice defeated in the race of life. With confidence you have won even before you have started.” — Marcus Garvey Weekly Activities – Every person is welcomed.

Rev. Dr. Williams is the author of Principle Centered Living: 9 Reasons To Maintain Your Values in a Pressure Filled World and founder of SEW Universal, Inc. Visit his websites: www.PrincipleCenteredLiving.com or www.RevDrSheldonEWilliams.com.

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

—Hattie L. Lucas Bereavement Group - Mondays at 6:15 p.m. All sessions are confidential!

Bible Study Change - Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. Dr. Smith will be teaching on the subject, “The Beginning of the New Testament Church.”

Thursdays at 10:00 a.m. - Channel 70, Bronxnet.

Every other Saturday - Food Pantry. For more information in donating or receiving food, please call 718925-5052. Because of the increase of persons attending our Food Pantry, we are reaching out to the community for assistance. Here’s how you can help: WE NEED NON-PERISHABLE FOOD. No soda, potato chips, condiments, etc...Please check expiration date on all items. You can drop off your donations at the church, Mon., 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.; Tues., 6:15 - 8:30, or Sun. morning, 9:00 - 10:00. Thank you and God bless you all!

For more information, call Dr. Smith, 917-734-4058.

—Rev. Dr. Robert A. Smith, Jr.

Co-op City Seventh-Day Adventist Church

Heaven’s Best Gift (Zechariah) “The LORD their God will save his people on that day as a shepherd saves his flock. They will sparkle in his land like jewels in a crown.” Zechariah 9:16.

Every time there is a holiday, and family members are required to give gifts, everyone always tries to give a gift that the recipient will appreciate. Mass media commercials have capitalized on this, and come up with the concept of a ‘perfect gift’. The concept is about giving a gift that the recipient really wants (or needs).

God is our Father, and like every good Father, he always wants to give good gifts to his children. In fact, the Bible says, “Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of heavenly Lights...” James 1:17. All around us, we see God’s gifts in the sunshine and the rain, in the beautiful flowers and delicious fruits. The birds and creeping things are gifts

Building 30 Association

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

Our last meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, June 5.

The doors open at 7:00 p.m. and the meeting starts promptly at 7:30 p.m.

Election results: Pres. Linda Werner; Vice Pres. Carlos Moray; Sect. Miriam E. Berlofsky and Treas. Arlene Tupe.

Congratulations and wishing all a good successful year.

Coming Events: The next meeting of the Association, Wed., June 5 at 7:00 p.m.

Pokeno is Friday, June 7. We meet in the Association Room on the “B” side of the building. The doors open at 7:30 p.m. Bring your nickels and have some fun. Snacks are served.

Crochet class is always on Wednesday afternoons. The class starts at 1:00 p.m. and ends at 3:00 p.m. We meet at the Building 30 Association Room on the “B” side. The last class before the summer hiatus is on Wednesday, June 19, at 1:00 p.m. Happy summer!

Movie Night is Friday, June 21. Doors open at 7 p.m.

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

Have a safe and healthy Summer.

SEE YOU SOON. —Miriam E. Berlofsky

from God to bring joy to the hearts of his children.

However, in all of these gifts, we see nothing that can match the best gift that God has ever given to us.

“For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believes in him will not perish, but have eternal life.” John 3:16.

Jesus is God’s perfect gift, and he is one gift that makes all other gifts meaningful. God desires that you accept Jesus, and live forever because he loves you, and he longs for you to know him.

Message from the Co-op City Seventh-Day Adventist Church, 1010 Baychester Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475.

Our Services are open to everyone.

Bread Ministry: Please stop by on Saturdays from 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. and get some for yourself or a

neighbor who may need food.

Regular Meetings: Wednesday Prayer Meetings: 7:30 p.m.

Saturday Morning Bible Studies: 9:30 - 11:00 a.m.

Saturday Worship: 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Saturday Afternoon Bible Studies at 3:00 p.m.

Adventist Youth and Pathfinder programs on Saturday at 5:00 p.m. for children ages 6-17 Children’s Exercise Program Sundays, 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Free Adult Exercise Program Sundays, 12:00pm— 1:00 p.m.

Pastor Okezie Erondu can be reached at 718-3200518. Visit us on the web atwww.CoopCity SDAChurch.org.

—Akinsola Oyelakin

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• Large Chapel on premises

on premises • Pre-need counseling

• Ample Parking on premises

• Out of town services

• Casket Showroom

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Serving all cultures & faiths

Co-op City Times / June 22, 2013

Community Protestant Church

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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 and Bible Study – Wednesday at 7:00 p.m.

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

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

Extension of Prayer and Worship

Service – Every first and second Fridays at 7:00 p.m.

OTHER SCHEDULED EVENTS: Today, Saturday, June 22nd, 1:00 p.m. – You are invited to a wonderful worship experience in song! The New Generation Youth Choir’s Concert “Perfected Praise.”

Donation: $10. For tickets and or additional information, call (646) 244-2746; (917) 806-2672 or the church office, (718) 8629172.

Saturday, July 13th – CPC Tours’ Annual Lobsterfest at the Nordic Lodge, Charlestown, RI, home of the Giant Viking Buffet. Includes visit to Foxwoods Casino.

Cost per person: $140. For additional information and/or reservations, call (718) 6711182.

Saturday, August 17th – The New York Committee invites you to attend the Spectacular Mohegan Wigwam Festival at the Mohegan Sun Casino, Uncasville, CT.

Tickets: $55, available by calling (718) 320-0539 or (718) 320-0691.

September 23-27 – Come away with the Women’s Guild on a fabulous 5-day vacation at the Pine Grove Dude Ranch situated in the picturesque foothills of the Catskills Mountains. Trip includes: deluxe round trip motor coach transportation; 4 nights’ accommodations at the Dude Ranch; 3 All You Can Eat Meals daily; fun fest parties, 2hour boat cruise on the Hudson River, nightly entertainment, social programs, indoor and outdoor activities and many more amenities. Cost per person: $585/double; single supplement of $75 additional.

For reservations and additional information, call (718) 671-5961; 320-2608; 379-7867; 320-1435.

Saturday, September 28th – Join the Nurses Ministry on their Annual Trip to The “Big E” State Fair in Springfield, Mass.

Departure from Church Annex (2053 Asch

Loop North, Co-op City) at 7:30 a.m.

Tickets: $65/adults; $35/children (3-10).

For additional information and/or to make reservations, call (718) 671-7935 or 6711754.

Saturday, December 7th – Join the Willing Workers on their trip to the Evangel Multi-Media and Arts Center’s CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION 2013 in Upper Marlboro, MD. One of the most spectacular Broadway-style Musical, the trip includes VIP seating at the show, All-You-Can-Eat Buffet at the Golden Corral Restaurant and round-trip transportation. Tickets: $155. For reservation, call (718) 320-4278 or (718) 671-8658.

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

—Evan G. Mitchell

Pentecostal Tabernacle is located at 120 Benchley Pl., Building 24 (street level), Bronx, N.Y. 10475.

You are invited to attend services on the following days. Sunday School for all age group begins at 10:30 a.m. Worship starts at 11:45 a.m. each Sunday.

Wednesdays: Prayer and fasting service will be held in the morning at 11: 00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Bible study and prayer meeting will also be held Wednesday evening starting at 7:30 p.m. Friday evening Youth Service will start at 7:00 p.m.

Focus: Miracles are a normal part of

revival that includes physical wonders, salvation, and the establishing of the people of truth.

And there sat a certain man at Lystra, impotent in his feet, being cripple from his mother’s womb, who never walked.

The same heard Paul speak: who steadfastly beholding him, and perceiving that he had faith to be healed, said with a loud voice, Stand upright on thy feet, and he leaped and walked. And when the people saw what Paul had done, they lifted up their voices, saying in the speech of Lycaonia. The gods are come down to us in the likeness of men. (Acts 14:8-11).2

The role of signs and wonders in the confirmation of truth is seen in Hebrews 2:3-4 When the first church council met in Jerusalem about A.D 50 to consider whether it was necessary for Gentiles to keep the Law of Moses, the argument ended when the multitude kept silence, and gave audience to Barnabas and Paul, declaring what miracles and wonders God had wrought among the Gentiles by them. (Acts 15:12) The fact that God worked miracles and wonders among the Gentiles was considered to be proof of God’s approval

of the Gentile’s faith. If he honored their faith with miracles and wonders, they must have been acceptable to Him even though they were not keeping the Law of Moses.

Miracles, signs, and wonders accompanied the ministry of the early Christians and played an important role in the church. Moreover, the days of miracles are not over.

God still works through miracles today and they are still important to the ministry of the church in this world. For more information, call 718-324-0334.

—Rev. R. Sibblies

The Pentecostal Tabernacle

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Co-op City Times / June 22, 2013

Mon., June 24

Bartow

Einstein

Dreiser

Library

Crochet and Knitting

9:30am -1:00pm, Rm. 31

10:00am-12:00pm, Rm. 7

Bingo 9:30am – 11:30am Room 31 New – ZUMBA Class 10:30 – 11:30 am, Rm. 31

Dominoes 2:30 pm, Rm. 31

Word Games 9:30 – 11:00 am, Rm. 31

Card Games

Library 9:30am – 1:00 pm, Rm. 49 Dominoes 10:00am, Rm. 45

Tues., June 25 Wed., June 26 Thurs., June 27

Blood Pressure 1st & 3rd Wed, 9:00-10:00am, Rm. 31 Word Games, Rm. 31 9:30am - 11:30pm Stay Well Exercise 10:00am-11:00am, Rm. 31 Line Dancing w/Voncile 11:00am-12:30pm, Rm. 31 Bingo 1:00 – 3:30pm, Rm. 31 Card Games 2:00pm-4:00pm, Rm. 31 Dominoes 2:30 pm, Rm. 31

Stay Well Exercise Mind Teasers

10:00am-11:00am, Rm. 45

12:00pm – 1:00pm, Rm. 4

Around The Lunch Table

Intermediate Yoga

Gentle Yoga w/Anne 1:15 - 2:00pm, Rm. 2 2-3pm, Rm. 2

Basic Cellphone & iPAD Training course

11:30am, Rm. 49

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

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

Dominoes 10:00am, Rm. 45 Spelling Bee 10:00am, Rm. 49 Spanish Practice Class 10:30 am, Computer Lab Bingo 1:00pm, Rm. 49

Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session 9:30 – 10:30am, Rm. 7 Sewing w/Raymonde 9:30am 11:30am, Rm. 7 Tai Chi 11:00am-12:00pm, Rm. 2 Mind Teasers 12:00pm – 1:00pm, Rm. 4 Art Class 1:00pm-3:00pm, Rm. 7 YOGA w/Bhadra Every Wednesday 2:00pm-3:00pm, Rm. 2

Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session

Dominoes 10 a.m., Rm. 45

Chat Session

Stay Well Exercise

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

10 -11 a.m., Rm. 45

Dominoes

Spelling Bee

2:30 p.m., Rm. 31

11 a.m., Rm. 49

Word Games

Bingo

10 – 11:30 a.m., Rm. 7 Line Dancing 10–11a.m., Aud. A

1 p.m., Rm. 49

Mind Teasers

9:30 – 10:30 a.m., Rm. 7

Bingo 1:00 pm-3:30 p.m., Rm. 31

Card Games

Blood Pressure 1st & 3rd Thursday

12 – 1 p.m., Rm. 4 Drama 1:30 – 4 p.m., Rm. 7

Basic Computer Training w/Bernice 10 - 11:30 a.m., Rm 35

Piano Sing Along 11 a.m. – 12 p.m., Rm. 7

Men’s Line Dancing w/Voncile 9:00-10:00am, Rm. 31

Jazz, Dance & Music Class 10:00am-11:15am, Rm. 31

Sing along Carrington

w/Charles

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

Women’s Line Dancing w/Jenifer 12:30 – 1:30pm, Rm. 31 Chat Session 10:00am, Rm. 31 Dominoes 2:30pm, Rm. 31 Word Games 9:30am – 11:30am, Rm. 31 Bingo 10:30am – 12:00pm, Rm. 25 Card Games 2:00-4:00pm, Rm. 31

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

Crochet and Knitting 10:00am-12:00pm, Rm. 7 Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session 9:30-10:30 am, Rm. 7 Meditative Moments 11:00 – 12:00, Rm. 2 Mind Teasers 12:00pm-1:00pm, Rm. 4 Card Games, Dominoes 2:00pm-4:00pm, Rm. 7 Therapeutic Yoga 1:30pm – 2:30 pm, Rm. 8

(Schedule subject to change without notice)

DATES

WEEKLY TRIPS

WEEKLY TRIPS 1st Mondays:

1st Mondays:

Tuesdays

Stew Leonards Super Wal-Mart

Bowling

Mon., Turkey Italian sausage Hawaiian chicken w/peppers & onions June Corn & red peppers Yellow rice 24 Green & yellow wax beans Sautéed collard greens

Whole wheat bread Fresh fruit

Orange juice

Alt: Gefilte fish

Tues., June 25

Orange pineapple juice Chicken paprikash Toasted orzo Winter blend Alt: Vegetable liver

Flounder w/sauce Brown rice in a garlic sauce Carrots & broccoli

Whole wheat bread Fresh fruit

Stuffed cabbage Mashed potatoes Carrots

Whole wheat bread Canned apricots

Alt: Egg salad

Meat sauce Baked whole wheat ziti Italian salad red onions, tomato, Parmesan cheese

Apple juice Cold Gefilte fish w/horseradish 3 bean salad Bow tie pasta Sun dried tomato Alt: Tuna fish

Hot open faced turkey sandwich w/gravy Orzo w/vegetable String bean & red onion salad

Whole wheat bread or Canned peaches

Chicken cutlet Brown rice Broccoli/cauliflower

Challah bread Fresh fruit

1:30 – 3:30pm, Rm. 7

9 a.m.-1 p.m., Rm. 31

9:30 -11:30 a.m., Rm. 31

Soups, Breads and Desserts

10:00 – 11:00 – Rm. 2

Library

2-4 p.m., Rm. 31

Fri., June 28

9:30am -10:30am, Rm. 7

Line Dancing

2:00pm – 4:00 pm, Rm. 31

Current Events 10 a.m., Rm. 31 Bingo 1-3:30 p.m., Rm. 31 Dominoes 2:30 p.m., Rm. 31 Word Games 9:30 – 11:30 a.m., Rm. 31 Card Games 2-4 p.m., Rm. 31 Jazz Dance & Music Class 10:45 a.m.-12 p.m., Rm. 31

Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session

Non-Kosher

Kosher

Date:

PRICE

PICK-UP TIMES

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

8:30 a.m. 8:45 a.m. $2.50 11:00am 11:30am (for transportation)

$5 $15

Einstein 1:00 p.m.

9:00 a.m.

11:15am

To register for trips, please call: (718) 320-2066

New Payment Schedule - Payments 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.

Wed., June 26

Thurs., June 27 Fri., June 28

Roast chicken Noodle kugel Sautéed spinach Alt: Chicken salad

Fee for lunch is $1.50 & $3.50 for guest *Menu subject to change without notice. Lunch must be ordered a week in advance.

ALL meals served w/margarine and fresh milk

Bartow Center (718) 320-2066, Ext. 2010 Dreiser Center (718) 320-1345 • Einstein Center (718) 671-5161 Alternate Kosher meals are also available

Upcoming Events/Trips

There will be no refunds for all trips.

Intergenerational Program - JASA is seeking individuals interested in participating in an oral history servicelearning art project involving Co-op City youths and senior citizens. If interested in participating, or to learn more, please contact Yamit Alpern Kol, JASA NORC Director, 718-320-2066.

(FREE) Diabetes Self-Management Workshops – Mondays, 1:00-3:30 through June 24, at 177 Dreiser Loop, Room 8. Contact: Yamit Alpern Kol, JASA NORC Director, 718-320-2066.

(FREE) Diabetes Community Program – Mondays, 1:00-2:00 through July 1 at 2049 Bartow Ave., Room 25. Contact: Yael Reich, 347886-2940, or Yamit Alpern Kol, 718320-2066.

Marina Del Rey (cancelled) - The trip to the Marina Del Rey on Friday, June 21st has been cancelled. Please call the Bartow Senior Services office (718-320-2066) to obtain your refund.

A presentation of the JASA Cultural Arts Institute, Thursday, June 27, $2 – Enjoy two hours of delightful listening pleasure at the JASA Bartow Ave. Senior Center from 1:00-3:00 p.m., featuring Joel & Francine performing their tributes to Frank Sinatra, Big Band girl singers, the Rat Pack and tributes to Judy Garland! Please call the Bartow Senior Center to register 718320-2066. Pick-ups for this event will be Dreiser Loop, 12:15 p.m. and Einstein Loop, 12:30 p.m.

Empire City Casino – Monday, June 28; $5 – includes round trip transportation. Pick-ups: Einstein Loop 10:00 a.m., Bartow Ave. – 10:15 a.m. & Einstein Loop - 10:30 a.m. – (20 seats available).

Stew Leonard’s - (2 hrs.) – Monday, July 1st - $5 – Trip includes round trip transportation. Pick-ups: Einstein Loop - 1:00 p.m., Bartow – 1:15 p.m. and Dreiser – 1:30 p.m.

Wal-Mart – Monday, July 1st - $15 – Includes roundtrip transportation.

Pick-ups: Bartow – 8:30 a.m., Dreiser 8:45 a.m. & Einstein - 9:00 a.m. Please call the Bartow office to register for this trip, 718-320-2066.

Wal-Mart – Monday, July 15th $15 – Includes roundtrip transportation.

Pick-ups: Bartow – 8:30 a.m., Dreiser 8:45 a.m. & Einstein - 9:00 a.m. Please call the Dreiser Senior Center to register for this trip, 718-320-1345.

New York Botanical Gardens Tour – The New York Botanical Gardens trip that was cancelled on Friday, June 14th has been rescheduled for Friday, July 12th. Pick-ups: Bartow, 9:30 a.m.; Einstein Loop, 9:45 a.m. and Dreiser Loop, 10:00 a.m. (10 additional seats are available).

Grandparent Connection Program Caregiver support group meeting – Next meeting, Thursday, July 11th, 10:30 a.m., Section 5 Teen Center.

Contact Hattie Lucas, 718-379-0433, Ext. 2139 or 917-734-5935.

Weight Management Support Group - Next meeting, Monday, June 24th at 10:00 a.m. Every Monday. 2049 Bartow Ave., Room 25, facilitated by social workers. Learn techniques and information that can help you maintain a healthy lifestyle.

Contact JASA, 718-320-2066.

Caregiver Support Group - Next meeting, Tuesday, June 25 at 1:00 p.m., 2049 Bartow Ave., Room 31. Meetings for July 23 and September 3 will be CANCELLED. 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. Facilitated by a social worker.

Contact JASA, 718-320-2066.

DISABILITY SUPPORT/SOCIALIZATION GROUP – 1st Friday of every month, 2049 Bartow Ave., Room 25. Facilitated by a social worker.

Transportation can be provided. Contact John Sullivan, 718-671-2090, Ext. 2142.

Co-op City Times / June 22, 2013

WEEKLY SCHEDULE C 6/24/13 – 6/30/13 Organizations

Function Type

Date & Time

Room

Yoga/Pilates Belly Dancing Line Dancing

Tuesday, 6/25 – 7:00 pm Wednesday, 6/26 – 7:00 pm Thursday, 6/27 – 7:00 pm

2 2 2

Aerobics Zumba

Wednesday, 6/24-6/26 7:30 pm Thursday, 6/27 – 8:00 pm

A C

Bible Study

Sunday, 6/30 – 10:00 am

2

Worship

Tuesday, 6/25 – 5:00 pm

1

Duplicate Bridge Club

Game

Wednesday, 6/26 – 1:00 pm

9

Faith @ Work Church

Bible Study Worship

Wednesday, 6/26 – 5:00 pm Sunday, 6/30 – 8:00 am

8 8, 10

Greater Love Cathedral Church

Worship Bible Study

Sunday, 6/30 - 2:00 pm Wednesday, 6/26 - 6:00 pm

1

Harvest Restoration Ministries

Worship Bible Study

Sunday, 6/30 – 10:00 am Wednesday, 6/26 – 6:00 pm

4&9 10

Iglesia Cristiana Marcos

Bible Study

Sunday, 6/30 – 10:00 am

35

Mount Calvary Baptist Church

Bible Study

Tuesday, 6/25 – 5:30 pm

9

Meeting

Tuesday, 6/25– 6 pm

4

African -American Association

Black Forum of Co-op City

Circle of Christ Church

Deeper Life Church

Weight Watchers

Baychester Library Events VISIT THE LIBRARY - A GREAT WEALTH OF INFORMATION UPCOMING EVENTS Saturday Films - Kids Flick: Night at the Museum, June 22 @ 11 a.m.; Film:

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Toddler Time - Every Tuesday, 11 a.m.

Teens TAG - Every Tuesday, 4 p.m.

Teen Lounge - Every Wednesday, 3:00 - 4:30 p.m., Chess Club - Every Thursday, 3 p.m.

Teen Lounge - Every Friday, 3:00 - 4:30 p.m.

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AARP Chapter #4997

FYI: Last week, AARP Chapter #4997 was in Albany in support of the “Relative Caregiver Bill.” When parents are unable to raise their own children, relatives often step in – but many lack the legal authority to make critical decisions for the children.

New York took a step closer to changing that last week with the state Senate’s unanimous passage of the “Relative Caregiver Bill.” The bill, sponsored by Senator Martin Golden (S2094A/A7189A), will help thousands of aunts, uncles, adult siblings and great-grandparents across New York create a solid life foundation for more than 100,000 children. The legislation allows these relatives the same opportunity grandparents already have to create more stable homes for children whose own parents are unable to care for them: seeking guardianship or custody of children who have lived in the caregiver’s home for at least two years continuously. “This bill is all about ensuring that children who may not have been dealt the best hand have a solid foundation on which to build their lives,” said Beth Finkel, State Director for AARP in New York. “AARP thanks Senator Golden for guiding this commonsense legislation through the Senate. There is no reason Speaker Silver and the Assembly should leave Albany this month without passing the bill and sending it to the governor.” U.S. Census Data indicates about 300,000 New York children are raised by their grandparents – but more than 100,000 are being brought up by other relatives. Organizations representing children, families and the elderly all support the Relative Caregiver Bill. No opposition has been registered to the legislation,

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which is sponsored in the Assembly by Assemblywoman Nily Rozic (D, WFQueens).

REMINDER: Our Holiday Luncheon is scheduled Thursday, December 12th at Marina del Rey; 12 p.m.-4:30 p.m. $75/person. Tickets are available NOW! – see Stella.

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

2013 TOUR ACTIVITIES July 25 – Spirit of Baltimore Cruise includes a delightful buffet luncheon and entertainment on board; followed by a stay at the Maryland Line Casino with Vegas-style machines (bonus to be announced)…$117/person…SEATS AVAILABLE; contact Daisy, 718-6713241 A.S.A.P. August 22 – 23 – “Menopause,” the Musical (Lancaster, PA), Shopping & the Sands Casino (Bethlehem, PA) First stop will be Rockvale Square Outlets (Lancaster, PA); hotel check-in; Buffet dinner w/the performance of “Menopause” the Musical at the Dutch Apple Dinner Theater; full American breakfast in the hotel; enjoy a narrated Amish Farmlands tour; then to the Sands Casino, w/a casino bonus of $30 in free slot play + $5 food coupon; depart for home in the late afternoon…$220 per person/double; $275 single; $216 per person triple; Travel insurance available - $21/person…SEATS AVAILABLE; contact Jean, 718-379-3742.

—Delores Debnam

Goose Island Seniors

Tuesday, June 25 — Going to Atlantic City Casino Showboat. Price is $33.

Rebate is $25 slot play. Pick-up time is 8 a.m. at our 3 usual bus stops: Einstein Loop, Asch Loop, Dreiser Loop.

Wednesday, June 26 — NO BINGO. Sunday, June 30 — Bingo game in Room 39 at 1:30 p.m. Admission is $3.

Everyone is welcome to join in the game.

Snacks and refreshments.

Thursday, July 11 — Going to Brauhaus, Pomona, N.Y. Price is $58.

Pick-up time is 9 a.m. at our 3 usual bus stops: Einstein Loop, Asch Loop (back of library) and Dreiser Loop.

MENU: Danish and donuts, coffee and tea at arrival.

LUNCH: Hamburgers and frankfurters, sausages and peppers, all kinds of salad, corn on cob and watermelon DINNER: Roast beef, roast chicken or poached Tilapia. Salad, bread and butter, dessert and ice cream.

ENTERTAINMENT: Music, dancing mini golf, large swimming pool, Bingo game, and also a gift shop.

All payments to Brauhaus must be in

by June 26. There are some people who are on the list that have left a small deposit. We cannot get in touch with them since their phones are not working. It’s

not fair for other people who want to go.

Thursday, August 15 — For members only. We’re having a luncheon at Crab Shanty. Price is $20 for members and $25 for aides or non-members. Time is 1 p.m.

Take #29 bus to Ditmar St. in City Island, walk one block down to restaurant.

MENU: Salad or soup, broiled or steamed lobster, broiled or fried shrimps or filet of Sole, BBQ chicken and ribs, chicken parmesiana, or snow crab legs.

Cake or ice cream for dessert, coffee, tea, lemonade on each table and ice tea.

Money must be in by July 25.

Goose Island Mah Jongg is looking for players. If interested, call 718-3799613 or come to 135 Einstein Loop, Room 39.

REMINDER: Keep this day open for a terrific show and luncheon. Going to New Jersey, Name of show is SHUT UP, SIT DOWN AND EAT. The date is Thursday, October 17. Price is $69.

For more information, see Ann or Mary at 135 Einstein Loop, Room 39, Monday – Thursday, from 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. or call 718-379-9613 or in evening, call Ann at 347-267-4751 or call Mary at 718-379-4899.

GOOD HEALTH TO ALL. —Mary Pilla

Tuesday, July 9th at the Atlantic Club (Hilton). Cost per person is $33, casino slot play $25. Time of pick-up starting at 8 a.m. at Einstein Loop, followed by Asch Loop and then Dreiser Loop.

Sunday, August 18th, Woodloch Pines-Poconos for their awesome Sunday smorgasbord, a day of entertainment, boat rides, swimming, bingo, shopping in their country store and gift shop and other activities for your choosing.

There will be an array of hot and cold selections along with the assortment of salads, plus dessert. A deposit must be

made in any amount you wish in order to hold your reservation. All balances or full payments must be made by August 12th.

Cost per person is $78.

For the above trips, please call Mildred at 718-320-0288, Loretta at 718671-2958 or Lydia at 718-671-3005. For memorial cards, please call Loretta. We are available Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to noon, and 6 to 8 p.m.

Remember the homebound and those in nursing homes; give them a call.

Good health and healings are wished to all.

—Lydia Ruas

Einstein Cancer Fund

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Reflections

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

We are born through love, but we ourselves must learn to love. We do not fall in love, we stand in love.

Love is a process of deepening.

It is no great feat of love to adore the pleasant child, but it is real, deep love to want to help the angry child even when he hurts us. It is no lasting achievement of love to give money

for education, but it is real love of learning to enroll in classes and to study, even at the end of a weary day.

It is no great effort of love to roll bandages, but it is real love of humanity that makes us willing to read to the blind, bathe the bedridden, and feed those unable to lift their hands.

Young Israel of Co-op City

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

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

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

ices start at 9 a.m. Rabbi Berl delivers his sermon at l0:30 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.

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

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

The (ECW) Episcopal Church Women meet immediately after service on the 1st Sunday of each month. Membership is open to all women of the church and dues are $2 per month.

We look forward to welcoming everyone at 9:00 a.m. on Sunday, June 23, when we will celebrate The Fifth Sunday after Pentecost.

ECW pins will be ordered soon.

Please bring in your $10 to cover the cost of your pin.

Fundraising Activities: Saturday, June 22 - St. Joseph’s Sixth

Annual Luncheon will take place today at Eastwood Manor, 3371 Eastchester Road in the Bronx. The event, which starts at 12:00 p.m., features a cocktail reception and a rolling bar. Tickets are $75 p.p.

St. Joseph’s Boutique - New opening dates to be announced. Lots of items will be on sale!

Saturday, August 10 - Day trip to the Sight & Sound Theatre to see “NOAH.” The bus trip includes an all-you-can eat buffet lunch and discount shopping at Rockvale Outlets Mall. Adult tickets are $125 and children under 12, $100.

Payment plan options are available.

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

For additional information on the above, please call the church at 718-320-0844 or visit our website: http://www.stjosephs epcbronx.org.

“For kingship belongs to the Lord; *he rules over the nations.” (Psalm 22:27) —M. Chambers

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Traditional Synagogue of Co-op City

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

Note: Office hours are on Thursday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and on Sunday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Candle lighting on Friday, June 28, is before 8:13 p.m. Shabbat ends today, Saturday, June 22, at 9:21 p.m.

S.O.S. Urgent! Calling all Jewish men to make a Minyon.

Men you are needed for a Minyon.

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

Thank you!

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

Coming Event Sunday, June 23, at 1:00 p.m. - The Synagogue sponsors a friendly fun afternoon of Bingo. The cost is $3 per person.

The price includes admission, snacks and refreshments. Looking forward to seeing you all.

Sunday, July 7, at 1:00 p.m. - The Sisterhood sponsors a great afternoon of Bingo. The cost is $3/person and includes admission, snacks and refreshments.

Good and Welfare: Happy birthday to Sharon Abel who celebrates her special day on June 29.

Many more happy birthdays to you.

Please honor your Yiskor pledges.

This is greatly appreciated.

Do you need a tree certificate sent “in Honor of” or “in Memory of” a special occasion or a condolence? You can give a living gift for the cost of $15 per tree.

For more information, you can call Mimi at 1-347-427-4526. We can accommodate you.

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

Your help is always appreciated.

Thank you.

Shalom!

—Miriam Evelyn Berlofsky

Hi, neighbors.

Our next general meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, June 25, at 7:00 p.m. in the meeting room in rear of the building under the portico. The Scholarship Committee will present a $500 scholarship award to one of our high school graduates, Steven Hill. To Steven and to all high school graduates, we are very proud of you and we want to remind you: “Open your arms to change, but don’t let go of your values.”

This is our last meeting until September, your presence is very important to us so please make all attempts to attend. There will be a 50/50 drawing and refreshments. Looking forward to seeing you all.

Happenings: Building 18 Association

is sponsoring a FISH FRY today starting at noon in the association room. Don’t cook today, come and eat with us. The food is delicious and reasonably priced. Thank you for your support.

Newsletter: Please keep your articles coming, we love hearing from you. Please send articles to e-mail address: BLDG18newsletter@aol.com.

Keys are still being broken off in the lock on the back door entrance. Please, please do not open the door with your key, unlock the door and pull it open with your hand(s). Thank you. Remember: “Together, we can make a difference.”

To the bereaved families, we give our deepest sympathies, and to the homebound, we wish you a speedy recovery.

—Gertie Brown

Building 18 Association

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Faith @ Work Christian Church

Meeting at 177 Dreiser Loop/Dreiser Community Center, Room 8, 9:30 a.m.

(Sundays).

Church telephone: (718) 644-0951; email: fatwcc@aol.com.

Weekly Worship Experiences: 6:00 p.m. — Wednesday Prayer Service is on vacation until September 6:30 p.m. — Wednesday Bible Study is on vacation until September 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!

Faith leaders and community against violence formed after the January 13, 2013 double youth shooting in Section

5. Join us and call to find out how we can and are willing to help you!! PRAYER WALKS EVERY SATURDAY AT 3 P.M. IN EVERY SECTION. June 29, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., we are hosting a Summer Safety and Fun Gathering for parents and children/youth.

There will be live entertainment from Indie Recording Artist CeezLive, Spoken Word/Rap, refreshments and Summer Fun packages for the first 50 children/youth!

Tell all your friends and family. We are working hard to find FREE and low-cost

family outings and resources for youth during the summer. EVERYONE IS WELCOME!!

We are not ashamed of the Gospel of Jesus Christ for it is the power of God unto salvation of everyone who believes!

(Rom 1:16) What great power that is when you realize that you are not in this alone. Our witness is to God’s goodness and not our personal accomplishments.

Remember, it’s never about us but always about the goodness of the Lord.

—Pastor Deborah

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

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

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

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

Prayer Service takes place every Wednesday evening from 7:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., followed by Bible Teaching

from 8:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Be with us to learn the truth from the Word of God. List of Programs and Events: Adult Sunday School is from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

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

Holy Communion is served the first Sunday of the month.

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

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

Memorial Sunday (Men’s Day) takes place on the fourth Sunday of the month Seniors’ Sunday takes place on the fifth Sunday of the month.

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

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

Seniors’ Ministry meets 1st Wednesday of the month at 11:00 a.m.

Midday Bible Study meets every Tuesday afternoon from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m.

The Usher Board and Senior’s Ministry is sponsoring a bus trip to Canada on August 21-23. This includes transportation, 2-night hotel accommodation (Canadian side), guided tour of Niagara Falls, time at Skyline Tour, 2 breakfasts, 2 dinners, Niagara Falls Casino, duty free shopping, and Maid of the Mist boatride. The price is as follows: Quad occupancy $405 per person, triple occupancy $435 per person, double occupancy $455 per person, single occupancy $555 per person, Child rate—under 12 sharing a room with at least one adult $365 per person. A down payment is NOW due. Please call the church at 718671-8746 or Sis. Yolanda Brightman at

917-969-0761.

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 1through 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, Bronx, NY 10475; Telephone: (718) 671-8746 or (718) 320-0409. Our mailing address is: P.O. Box 753037, Bronx, NY 10475.

Please visit our website at www.churchofnewvision.com.

—Carole Haque

Church of the New Vision

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Akmal Meer-Syed (718) 230-5770 167 4th Avenue Brooklyn ameer@allstate.com

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