Co-op City Times 06/23/12 by Co-op City Times

Vol. 47 No. 25

Saturday, June 23, 2012

Community-wide “No Dog” policy remains in effect Waivers granted only under strict guidelines BY BILL STUTTIG With dog sightings reportedly on the increase in Co-op City in recent months, Management, together with the Riverbay Board of Directors, is reminding residents that Co-op City’s strictly-enforced no dog policy remains in place. Riverbay’s Reasonable Accommodations Policy was revised last December. Although the revisions include some modifications to the no-pet rules, the no dog policy remains in place, as stipulated in the Occupancy Agreement which is signed by every incoming shareholder. Exceptions to the prohibition of dogs in the community and individual homes are granted only to shareholders who demonstrate that they have a disability as defined by civil rights laws, and present professional determination that a dog would help alleviate the effects or symptoms of that specific disability. These exceptions are required

by law. The most familiar example of these exceptions is a seeing-eye dog for the blind, but there are also dogs that help those who are hearing impaired or have any of a variety of physical, mental or emotional disabilities. Even where a professional evaluation demonstrates grounds for Riverbay to waive its no dog policy in specific, individual cases, there are strict guidelines that the shareholder with the dog must follow. Failure to follow these guidelines may result in legal action ranging from the issuance of community complaints and fines, up to and including eviction from the community. Shareholders who have received a professional evaluation as to the need to have a dog still must request approval from (Continued on page 2)

Summer youth lottery deadline is Tuesday The deadline for Co-op City high school and college student residents to apply for the Summer Youth Lottery for positions in Riverbay’s Grounds Department is 4 p.m. this Tuesday, June 26. This lottery is only open to Co-op City high school and college students who are residents. Applications are available at the Administrative Office Reception Desk located at 2049 Bartow Avenue between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Demand remains strong for Co-op City apartments BY JIM ROBERTS The historic rebuilding of Co-op City, started in 2004 and now near completion of its major projects, is paying off with a occupancy rate of 98%, with just 2% of the community’s apartments vacant. Figures from the Riverbay Sales Department from May 31, 2012 show that only 187 units of the community’s 15,372 apartments are not occupied or committed to new shareholders. Another 150 apartments have accepted offers and 84 of those units have move in dates scheduled for the new residents. One year ago, there were 306 vacancies with 40 of those units committed to new residents with move in dates and another 93 committed without move in dates. The 2004 refinancing allowed the community’s shareholders to invest millions of dollars into repairing and reconstructing Co-op City’s infrastructure, the rebuilding of its eight garages and the building of an historic cogeneration plant

that now saves the community millions of dollars in energy expenses. Nineteen capital projects that began in 2004 were completed in March, 2012. These projects were funded partially by Riverbay and partially by money received through the New York Community Bank refinance loan. Overall, the price tag for these capital projects is $307,225,000. The massive window and terrace door replacement program replaced and installed 133,522 new energy efficient windows and 5,502 terrace doors. Other capital projects include the completion of the elevator upgrade in all of the high rise buildings, three shopping centers and the community’s eight garages, a total 179 elevators; completion of the replacement of 24,000 lighting fixtures in all of the high rise buildings; completion of the balconies in 33 high rise buildings and all of the townhouses; completion of the facades in 30 high rise (Continued on page 5)

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Summer starts off with record-breaking temperatures and energy saving measures BY BILL STUTTIG The first days of summer this past week brought a record-breaking heat wave and sticky, uncomfortable conditions in Co-op City and elsewhere. But the early excessive heat also gave Co-op City a chance to test its participation in a new and potentially lucrative program for the shareholders in cooperation with Con Edison. Riverbay was asked to export power or sell power to Con Edison to help meet the demand in surrounding communities of the Bronx between the peak hours of 5 and 10 p.m. Thursday. Power Plant Director Brian Reardon said the utility was asking for just under 12 megawatts of power and the Riverbay Power Plant was able to provide up to 12.5 megawatts, passing its first major test in having the community export the power and profit substantially from its ability to produce excess power and sell it to outside utilities, a major benefit and reason why the co-generation facility was funded and created in the first place. “We are very pleased to report that last night we met our goal of shedding 12.5

megawatts of electricity, as stipulated in the Con Edison program in which we are now participating and by being able to export said 12.5 megawatts of electricity during the peak demand hours of 5 p.m. through 10 p.m. when requested by Con Edison, it is anticipated that we will receive a payment of approximately $400,000 this summer,” said Vernon Cooper, Riverbay’s General Manager. To help do this on the unusually hot mid-June evening, R iv e r b a y s h u t down the three community centers for the five hour period between 5 p.m.and 10 p.m. Thursday, except for emergency services, a move which Power Plant Director Reardon said saved the community approximately .6 megawatts of power over the five hour period. Other moves were taken to shave the power load from the community with minimal effect on the residents, including reducing lighting in the garages until nightfall took hold. Riverbay’s ability, through the co-generation plant to produce its own power and also have excess power to export to (Continued on page 4)

Long-standing problem fixed

Long-standing problem fixed…A long-standing large bump on Casals Place adjacent to Buildings 12, 13, and 14, was shaved down by the city’s Department of Transportation crews on Friday. The bump has been a problem for motorists driving in the area and nearby residents because of the water ponding it regularly caused. The bump was originally caused by the natural settling over the years of the landfill which Co-op City was built on. An original underground piping system, no longer in use, sat beneath the bump and did not allow that small portion of the road to settle with the rest of the land around it, thus causing the abnormal protrusion. When General Manager Vernon Cooper met with Bronx DOT Commissioner Constance Moran earlier this spring she was shown the evidence of the cause of the bump and was assured that removing it would not damage any existing piping systems beneath. Crews arrived yesterday and are expected to continue and complete the project on Monday. (Also see the Management Report on page 5.) Photo by Bill Stuttig

Dog Policy Riverbay prior to obtaining a dog by filling out an application form which can be obtained from their CSO. This form must be filled out completely by the shareholder, his or her medical professional, and the pet’s veterinarian, if the shareholder has already chosen the pet. Approval of the application is animal specific and certain veterinary and licensing information must be renewed annually. Questions regarding the proper procedure for filling out these forms can be directed to Reasonable Accommodation Coordinator Jameelah Ricks in the Riverbay Legal Department by calling (718) 320-3300, Ext. 3329. A preliminary decision will be made within 30 days of receiving the request form, and notification of that preliminary decision will be given by letter. The preliminary decision may be a grant, a denial, or a request for a meeting or additional information if it is deemed necessary. If the request is denied, a letter informing the shareholder of the denial with an explanation as to the reason for the denial will be issued. Dog breeds known to have vicious or aggressive tendencies are strictly prohibited in every case. These prohibited breeds include, but are not limited to, Pit Bulls, Dobermans, Rottweilers, Akitas, Huskies and Wolf Dogs. Dogs weighing more than 20 pounds are also prohibited, except in cases where

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there is a demonstrated medical need for a larger animal or unless the dog is individually trained to perform a task or service for the shareholder and the nature of the task or service requires that the dog be larger than 20 pounds. A seeing eye-dog could be a prime example of this. Dogs must be kept in the owner’s apartment or, when walked, be kept on a leash and under shareholder control at all times. All dogs walked out in public must have affixed to their collar a Riverbay pet identification tag, as well as a New York City license tag. All animal waste emanating from the approved pet must be picked up immediately and disposed of in a sealed plastic bag and placed in trash bins or cans in accordance with the Canine Waste Law Section 1310 of the New York City Public Health Code. Animal litter from boxes or cages must be disposed of in the same manner. Regardless of any prior approval granted for the keeping of the dog or pet in your home, any dog or pet found to be disturbing the peace of neighbors through noise, smell, animal waste or other conditions or nuisances will be permanently removed from the community. The dog or pet can not bark, howl, bite, scratch or damage property of others and/or Riverbay. Two or more substantiated complaints by neighbors or Riverbay personnel will result in the owner being required to remove the pet or else face eviction.

Any insect infestation extermination due to an animal in the owner’s unit or other adjacent units will be the financial responsibility of the animal’s owner and charged to his account. Any dog cannot be left unattended in a home for more than 24 hours. If this occurs, Animal Control officers will be called in and enter the home to remove the unattended pet. The unattended pet will be boarded at the family vet of record or any available kennel or vet at the pet owner’s expense. Any cooperators allowed to keep a dog

as a reasonable accommodation for a disability must have proof of the following: a current New York City Dog License, inoculations against rabies, distemper and parvo virus, and that the dog has been spayed or neutered. In addition to Riverbay requirements, all pet owners must comply with all state and local laws. Shareholders who witness dogs in the community, especially those without a Riverbay approved tag, may report them to Public Safety for proper investigation.

Air conditioning being installed in garages Beginning this Tuesday, June 19th, Riverbay has been installing air conditioning units in all garage elevator motor rooms. The work is being done in consecutive order starting with Garage #1. The front elevators #1 is being done in the mornings and the rear elevators #2 will be done in the afternoons. Work will

begin at 8:00 a.m., and each of the respective elevators will be shutdown while the installation takes place. The schedule for this upcoming week is: Monday, June 25, Garage #5 Tuesday, June 26, Garage #6 Wednesday, June 27, Garage #7 Thursday, June 28, Garage #8

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2nd Combing ty p Cinext Blood Co-oDrive BVA art exhibit at Baychester Library In celebration of Bronx Month, the Baychester Visual Arts Association (BVA) is exhibiting art at the Baychester Branch Public Library through June 29. The library is located at 2049 Asch Loop, north of Bartow Avenue. For more information, please call (718) 379-6700.

Uniting Christian Motorcyclists The Christian Motorcyclists Association will host a program on biker safety from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, July 7th in the parking lot of Section 5’s United Methodist Church, 2350 Palmer Avenue. The group is seeking to untie Bronx and Westchester County bikers as part of the ongoing “biker ministry” and create a data base and informal alliance between the two counties, pooling resources and information to help bikers in trouble, broken down or simply in need of direction (geographical or spiritual). Any and all riders are welcome. Call William at 646-528-6181.

“Tunes on Tuesdays” on Section 1 Greenway The Riverbay Fund is 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 p.m. on Tuesdays throughout the month of July. The schedule is as follows: July 10 — Onaje Allan Gumbs & Friends will perform. July 17 — Swing y Sabor. July 24 — The Tender Mercies. July 31 — The Unique Band. Bring your chairs and come join the fun.

Bereavement Support The Church of the Savior, located at 120 DeKruif Place – street level, (under Building #7 near Dreiser Loop), offers a Bereavement Support Group on Monday evenings at 6:30 p.m. Are you grieving the loss of a loved one? Come, our arms and hearts are open to you. For further information, please contact Rev. Dr. Robert A. Smith, Jr. at 718-320-0002 or 917734-4058 for more information.

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Co-op City Tennis Club dominates Bronx championships On Saturday, June 16, some of the Co-op City Tennis Club members played in the end of the spring season Bronx Championships held at Bronx International Youth Tennis Center in the Soundview community of the Bronx. The event was sponsored by the New York Junior Tennis League and featured young players from tennis programs around the Bronx. The Co-op City players won all categories except two. In the boys 12 and under, Kristoff Burrell won second Co-op City Tennis team members scored big wins at Bronx Championships.

place and Brandon Torres won first place. In the girls 12 and under, Kayla Bentham won second place and Alani Connors won first place. In the 14 and under division, Valerie Kornitchouk won first place for th girls and for the boys, Jorge Arenas won second place. The Co-op City Tennis Club’s free after school tennis program is coming to an end on June 22nd and their free summer program begins July 9th from 9 a.m. to noon Monday through Thursday. Registration is on site. Any questions, please contact the tennis club, 718-671-4437.

Team members of the Co-op City Tennis Club showed off their exceptional skills during the Spring Bronx Championships held last weekend. The team’s summer season begins on July 9th.

Congratulations on your retirement, Bill Garcia! Bill Garcia, Janitorial Supervisor of Section 3, has been employed by the Riverbay Corporation since April 27, 1982 and will culminate this experience with his retirement on June 29, 2012. Working diligently for 28 years, Mr. Garcia has demonstrated what it means to be a hard working, dedicated and motivated staff member. He previously worked in Section 5 for a number of years. In his current assignment, he is responsible for the porters of Buildings 15, 16, 17, 18 and 19. Our retirement wish for Bill is to enjoy what lies ahead. Travel, go fishing, relax, enjoy your family, do whatever makes life most exciting, knowing that you truly deserve all that and more due to your hard work and time invested in the Riverbay Corporation. Bill, we are sure your family looks forward to having you around more often and their gain is our loss. While we are sad to see you go, we are happy because you are going to have more time to enjoy yourself. Happy retirement, Bill. —M s. J . Net a n d C SO 2

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Enjoy your retirement, Nicky Nick! Rarely will there be a person that will touch and impact the lives of so many, but Nicky Nikajona, Maintenance Supervisor of Section 5, happens to be that type of person. Mr. Nikajona, known to the Riverbay staff and cooperators around Section 5 as Nicky Nick, has worked for the Riverbay Corporation for a total of 28 years. From the very first day he began on October 10, 1984, until his retirement on June 29, 2012, Nicky has been a hard working and faithful employee of Riverbay. We commend his listening nature during times shared, regardless of good or bad. Due to his upbeat attitude and diligent service, there are not too many words that can sufficiently express our gratitude for everything that Nicky has contributed to the Riverbay staff and the cooperators of Section 5. Although the word “thanks” is short, simple and inadequate to describe the depth of our appreciation, we offer it to Nicky Nick from the bottom of our hearts, combined with all the happiness this world can offer. Thank you for your committed, caring spirit, and your practical, diligent hard work. Your contribution to the Maintenance Department and the cooperators of Section 5 is priceless. It is our retirement wish for you, Nicky, that you enjoy all that lies ahead to its fullest. Enjoy traveling, your hobbies, church work, family and friends. We know your retirement will be filled with all those returned kindnesses, listening ears, unexpected favors and concern coming back to you. You are a dear friend, meticulous supervisor and a real winner. We love you. God bless. — M s . J . Ne t a n d C S O 3

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Energy outside utilities has resulted in Co-op City’s participation in Con Edison’s Commercial System Relief Program through which Riverbay commits to being able to provide a set amount of power to Con Edison’s system on days such as Thursday when demand is extreme and in return receive a set amount of revenue just for the commitment and additional revenue for the amount of power they provide through the course of the summer. David Ahrens of Energy Spectrum, Inc., an energy consulting firm that represents Riverbay in negotiating with utilities and government agencies regarding the sale of its energy, said that Riverbay’s new relationship with Con Edison is unprecedented and has been made possible by a change in procedures recently granted by the Public Service Commission, which Energy Spectrum helped negotiate on behalf of Riverbay. Riverbay, by exporting its power to Con Edison, is actually helping Con Edison reduce the strain on local electrical networks serving neighboring communities in the Bronx. Peter Merola, Riverbay Director of Finance, said that Riverbay is being paid approximately $400,000 just for its commitment to participate in the Con Edison program. Ahrens said that above and beyond the set fee is the additional money that can be made from the sale of electricity to Con Edison. That amount too can reach in the hundreds of thousands of dollars depending on how much power may be needed during the course of the summer and how often Riverbay will be called upon. Merola reported that in the last fiscal year alone, Riverbay generated $728,000 of revenue from the sale of its excess electricity to outside utilities. This is

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money that was earned even before Riverbay’s involvement in this specific Con Edison program, which pays Riverbay $400,000 just for participating this summer. In addition, according to Merola, Riverbay produced revenue in excess of $700,000 for its participation in NYSIO’s energy conservation program. NYSIO, the New York State Independent System Operator, among other things, works to control the electric load on the state-wide grid on high power demand days such as Thursday. Riverbay, over the last few years, has been participating in this NYSIO program where they agree to take steps to reduce energy usage upon request on high demand days and in return receive a set payment from the agency. Riverbay gets paid each summer regardless of whether there are power shedding requests from NYSIO on particular days during the course of the summer or not. The power shedding steps that Riverbay takes during the requested periods include reducing lighting in the garages during the day, shutting down the laundry rooms for a few hours and asking residents to conserve energy as much as they can during these periods by turning off lights in unused or unoccupied rooms, and not using electrical appliances unnecessarily such as leaving televisions on even though no one is watching them. Merola said that just from Riverbay’s participation in the program and its additional ability to export power when it is needed, Riverbay and its shareholders realized more than $1.4 million in revenue last year, an amount equal to the revenue from a 1.4% carrying charge increase. He said that these programs go a long way towards reducing costs which results directly in savings for the shareholders.

But when heat waves strike, power conservation is not the only concern as the health and safety of residents, particularly the elderly, has to be emphasized. With the early heat wave predicted days in advance, shareholders received early warning to prepare for the conditions—stay indoors if possible, reduce or eliminate strenuous activity, keep hydrated and above all else, do whatever possible to conserve energy in your home by not wasting electricity and cool air. Chief Frank Apollo of the Department of Public Safety said: “Generally, people here are pretty smart about protecting themselves against extreme heat. You don’t see many people venturing outdoors unnecessarily and as a result we really don’t see a lot of the health problems that heat waves can bring.” But nevertheless, Apollo said, the Department’s Emergency Services Unit, particularly during heat waves, prepares itself to handle heat related illnesses that can happen, especially in a community like Co-op City where a significant percentage of the population is elderly. Apollo said the residents are advised that if they think they are experiencing any problems due to the heat, to call 9-1-1 or the Department of Public Safety at 718671-3050 immediately. Lt. Pam Apollo of Public Safety said that residents are told to stay indoors whenever possible, and use the air cool-

ing in their homes, but do not open windows because that can significantly reduce the cooling effect and it can lead to flooding due to the condensation that it causes. Drawing the blinds during the day also helps keep the sun’s heat out of the home and allows air cooling to work more effectively. Lt. Apollo also said that residents are advised to hydrate regularly by drinking water, wear loose fitting and light colored clothing, particularly if going outside, and, most importantly, check on neighbors especially if they are elderly to see if they are safe and comfortable or if they might need any assistance. “We would like to thank all of our staff personnel and residents for their efforts in helping the corporation shed approximately 12.5 mega watts of electricity during the peak demand hours last night,” said Cooper. “The departments within the housing company that participated in cutting back power in order to make this event happen included Buildings and Grounds, Commercial Leasing, Cooperator Services, Maintenance, Parking Facilities, Power Plant, Public Safety and our Ombudsman. Because of our collective efforts, we were able to comply with the stipulation between the housing company and Con Edison, which will also enable us to receive approximately $400,000 from Con Ed this summer. Thank you all for a job well done.”

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Improvements at Casals Place and Bellamy Loop In May of this year, we reported to the At the Bellamy Loop locaManagement Corner community that we were able to meet with tion, it was determined during representatives from the City of New York’s our walk through in May that Department of Transportation regarding the the city would repair the pot large lumps we have in the street on Casals holes in this area and that the Place and Bellamy Loop. repair of the lump in the street With respect to the Casals Place location, which had will be fully addressed in the spring of 2013, which is in line the worst condition, Ms. Connie Moran, the Bronx with the DOT’s schedule for said work. However, the patchCommissioner of DOT, stated that she would arrange to ing that was conducted by the DOT at this location last have the street milled and re-paved in order to eliminate or week, has also effectively reduced the height of the lump in at least dramatically diminish the lump in the street near the street on both sides of Bellamy Loop, thereby making it Buildings 12, 13 and 14, which is a condition that has exista lot easier for motorist to pass over going to and from builded many years now. This would be done provided that there ings in this section of the development. were no obstructions directly under the raised asphalt, such As stated in previous reports, the condition of the street as plumbing and electrical lines. along the Alcott Place cul de sac will require the assistance As was agreed when we met on May 16th, our in-house of the city of New York’s Department of Environmental staff was to cut an opening into the street all the way down Protection, because at this location what is needed to correct to the old underground RIC WIL piping that runs through this area to help determine the amount of space they have to work with between the asphalt and the underground piping; the DOT would come directly behind us to commence the work by the end of June. Our Construction Department made the dig on Thursday. Deputy Director Joseph Carbone from the DOT was in attendance, along with his staff, and the good news is that there are no obstructions within approximately 3 to 4 feet below the asphalt, which is more than enough space needed to facilitate the work to be done by the DOT. The plan was for the DOT to mill down the existing asphalt, place a temporary coat of asphalt immediately thereafter and come back on Monday to lay a permanent coat of asphalt in order to level off the street and pitch properly to avoid the type of ponding as we’ve had at this location for years. Please note that if you plan to park at the cul de sac, that the sidewalk will still be considerably higher than the street until we have the contractor break up and create a new walkway. However, we must either get permission to remove an existing tree or have the city remove said tree in order to facilitate this work. In the interim, it may be difficult to open your car door on the passenger side along Casals Place. As an aside, while working in this area, the DOT also patched the street along Cooper Place, as needed. By leveling off the asphalt in this area, not only will it alleviate the ponding, but will also eliminate the hazard pedestrians and motorists experienced trying to maneuver around or over the large lump in the street in order to get in and out of the cul de sac.

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buildings and all of the townhouses; completion of the roofs in 25 high rise buildings, all of the townhouses and 3 shopping centers; completion of the garages and the installation of cameras in Garages 1-6 and Garage 8; completion of the A/C and heating systems with the overhaul of 1 cooling tower, 4 chillers and replacement of all underground piping; completion of the cogeneration plant with 1 high pressure boiler, two gas turbines, one steam turbine and one cold start backup generator being installed; replacement of seven high voltage transformers. Other projects include building of the Peartree garbage facility, including 20 trash compactors; completed restoration of the grounds with nine playgrounds, two ball fields and the Section 5 greenway; completed the building of a new Security center which contains a 40 foot wall of monitors connected to more than 600 cameras positioned around Co-op City; completion of the installation of new compactors in 20 high rise buildings; completed the upgrade of all high rise lobby convectors; installed and completed work on 20 emergency call boxes positioned throughout the community; completed upgrading the lighting in the community garages with new energy efficient light bulbs; completed installation of airlock water values to remove air from the water before it hits the water meters in all pump rooms except for Building 3, and completed the replacement of two water tanks in Buildings 7 and 19.

the ponding that exists is to create two additional sewer drains, as the street is no longer pitched to the existing sewer drains. Once the drains are installed, we can come back to the DOT to have a new coat of asphalt laid at this location. Management has made a formal request in writing and representatives of the DEP have promised to submit to the appropriate office to have it expedited. We will keep you informed of our progress regarding same. We thank Commissioner Moran and her staff for their work and their timely response to our requests. We are very pleased about the relationship that we have been able to forge with this agency and we look forward to working closely with them on many future projects, which will improve the quality of life for the residents of this community. As always, we thank you for your patience and cooperation.

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Support for community’s “No Dog” policy To t h e E d it or : I support the Riverbay “No Dog” Policy and here is why. I love dogs myself, but could you imagine these poor animals that have to hold themselves until their owners come home from work or where ever to be taken out and hope they make it outside but cannot—doggie pee and poo in our hallways, elevators and the porticos!! Sure, some owners will pick up after them,

but many will not. Our grounds personnel will not be able to keep up with the cleaning and the odors will linger all over Co-op City. They will need steaming equipment to eradicate the dry or wet residue that will be left behind. I have walked downtown around the 80’s and the urine stench left behind these animals is sickening. We have humans who relieve themselves under the porticoes and

stairways and what will happen when our Canadian Geese come to town? It will be like walking in a minefield and will Riverbay have to replace wooden floor tiles when they pop up because of doggie pee. I have to deal with cigarette and fish odors in the hallways, so don’t add animal odors and the barking. Dogs for the handicapped is a must, but for no other reason. —J oh n C a ld er on

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Opinion vs. fact To t h e E d it or : I find it impossible to believe that a person who actually worked in the construction trade could write "by the time Co-op City was built, from 1967-1971, most of the construction trade unions had ended their discriminatory practice." I do not know where this person was working, but it was not in New York City. I would refer him to "Building Barriers Discrimination in New York City's Construction Trades," a report by the New York City Commission on Human Rights prepared for Mayor David Dinkins in 1993, which found widespread systematic exclusion of African-

American, Latin, Asian-American men and women from the construction trade unions. This report is available in its entirety on the internet. The Director is entitled to his opinion on union vs. non-union contractors, but please use correct facts to support your stand. Furthermore, the Riverbay Board Director also wrote that soon after the rent strike was settled and Charles Rosen became the manager of Co-op City, the “Urban League Open Housing Network charged that Co-op City was attempting to institute a waiting list policy based on

Ralph Henriquez Production Manager racial discrimination.” That charge was, in fact, made by the Urban League’s Open Housing Center’s then-Director and in December, 1976, the New York Times reported that the discrimination charge was withdrawn by the Urban League and the Housing Center’s director was reprimanded for making unsubstantiated allegations against Co-op City. This bit of information was conveniently left out of the Riverbay Board Director’s viewpoint, however, leaving many to believe that the then-Co-op City Board had indeed engaged in discriminatory practices. —Bill G or d on

Strength in numbers To t h e E d it or : Sunday, June 17, a balmy day, gentle breeze and the assembly of 50,000 people on Fifth Avenue to protest the NYPD’s stop and frisk policy, moved me. Members of the Co-op City community who accompanied me to the rally were my wife, Theresa Smith; Jeanette Graves, President of Co-op City NAACP, and Executive Board members; activist from the Retirees, and community members who wanted to lend their presence to bringing an end to this moral outrage and constitutional violation. Present at the rally were people of color, Asians, Whites, Jews, Christians, Muslims, a cadre of unions and members of the GLBT community who all turned out in force. A large contingent of brothers

and sisters with disabilities inspired everyone with their sense of urgency in bringing an end to STOP and FRISK. The marchers were organized, disciplined and respectful to all law enforcement personnel. I’d like to thank the NYPD for their courtesy, restraint and professionalism in managing the flow of the marchers. Rev. Al Sharpton provided the framework for the march. Everyone walked silently, no chanting, no whistles, music or other audible instruments to disturb the community. The marchers proceeded to Mayor Bloomberg’s home, stood in silence with signs that read STOP and FRISK is nothing more than racial profiling, end this practice now. Mr. Bloomberg could not ignore 50,000 people. The message was

clear: Persons of color are not criminals. The people of this city want an end to racial profiling now. Not in 2013, but now. Being in the midst of 50,000 marchers reminded me of a legion of civil rights advocates, led by Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in Montgomery, Alabama at a pivotal time in our nation’s history in that every citizen must lend their voices and convictions to speak truth to powers. Dr. King’s admonition reverberates in the abyss of my humanity: “Injustice somewhere is injustice everywhere.” My life and work have been greatly impacted by my 50,000 brothers and sisters in that it takes all of us to bring down the walls of inequality, discrimination, selective persecution, bigotry and disrespect. —R ev. Dr. R ob er t A. Smit h , J r.

Emergency Resoultion #12-26 SUBMI TT ED BY: R EV. OWE NS SEC ONDE D BY: AT KINS, C YLI CH, GRAHAM , ILL IS, J OHNSON, F. J ONE S, L ESL IE , SANTI AGO, SHAPI RO, TIR ADO, TUR NE R, ABDUL-WAHHAB BOAR D OF DI RE CTOR S M EE TI NG, DATE D: J une 12th, 2012 W H E R E AS, Wells Fargo, Riverbay’s designated representative for obtaining a loan quote from HUD/FHA Insured Mortgage, has requested that Riverbay

pay up to $280,943 for certain third party reports and legal fees necessary to obtain HUD/loan financing; and W H E R E AS, Management is seeking Board approval to spend such $280,943 from the Riverbay reserve fund, and also to fund $1,800,000 application fee and $3,000,000 rate lock fee all from reserve fund to be reimbursed at closing NOW T H E R E F O R E BE I T R E SO LVE D, that the Board approves Riverbay Corporation spending up to $280,943 from the Riverbay reserve fund for third party reports and legal fees in

support of HUD/FHA financing plus $1,800,000 HUD application fee of which all but $100,000 would be returned if the loan does not close and $3,000,000 rate lock fee all from replacement reserves. YES: ATKI NS, CYLI CH, GR AHAM , I LL IS, J OHNSON, F. J ONE S, LE SLI E, OW E NS, SANT I AG O, SHAP I RO , T IR ADO, T UR NER , ABDUL-WAHHAB ABSE NT: BAI LE Y, O. J ONE S PASSE D (See page 15 for more resolutions from the June 12 Board meeting.)

Unattended clothing in laundry rooms to be discarded As a result of increasing complaints from the community’s shareholders, clothing left in the laundry rooms in excess of 24 hours will be bagged and discarded. Notices to this effect have

been placed in the laundry rooms. We therefore urge you to be considerate of the other residents who also use the laundry facilities and to refrain from leaving your clothing and personal

property in the laundry room for extended periods of time. Thank you for your cooperation in this matter. —R iver ba y M a n a gem en t

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Public Safety Report CCPD urges residents to be prepared for potential summer emergencies BY LIEUTENANT PAM APOLLO Early summer’s hot weather puts a strain on air conditioners throughout the National Grid. Summer’s extreme weather also increases the risks of thunderstorms with lightning. Co-op City Department of Public Safety urges all residents to make sure that they are prepared for all types of emergencies. Being prepared for all types of emergencies will allow residents to feel confident in the event of any type of emergency. It is always better to be over-prepared than not prepared at all. Preparing for emergencies should involve all members of the family. Establishing an emergency plan which is known to all members of the family is essential. Children actually enjoy helping to prepare for an emergency. There are several websites www.fema.gov/kids/, www.ready.gov/kids/home.html and www.bam.gov.cdc designed for children that help to educate them on all facets of different types of emergencies. Other websites for emergency preparedness are www.redcross.org and www.nyc.gov/ html/oem/. These websites offer information regarding emergencies most likely to affect residents of our geographical area. Preparing for an emergency includes establishing a plan. The plan should include a family meeting place, one local and one regional. The plan should take into account family members being at home, at

work or at school. A local telephone contact and a long distance contact should be included. Telephone outages often only affect local services. Establishing a long distance contact will allow families to check on the status of all family members. All family members should be familiar with the plan. Putting together an Emergency Kit is also an important part of emergency preparedness. An emergency kit should include one gallon of water per person per day for at least three days. A three day supply of non-perishable food, include a can opener for canned foods, plates, cups, utensils and paper towels should be included. Include a battery operated radio and a flashlight with extra batteries for both. Never burn candles for light, they are a fire hazard. A well-stocked first aid kit and basic tools should be a part of every emergency kit. Moist towelettes, personal hygiene items and garbage bags should be included for personal sanitation. Clothing and blankets should be included for warmth and comfort. Prescription medications and eyeglasses should also be included. Books, games, puzzles and comfort items should be included for children. Infant formula and diapers should be included for babies. Important family documents, identification and cash should be ready to bring in the event you must leave your home in an emergency.

Public Safety Blotter: June 12-June 16 J u n e 16, C a p it a l O n e Ba n k CCPD was notified that the Capital One Bank on Co-op City Boulevard had been robbed at gunpoint. The suspect fled the area with an unspecified amount of money. A bank spokesperson stated that a male black, approx 6’, 40-45 years of age, wearing a black hat, sunglasses, white Shirt and jacket, and dark jeans displayed a black handgun and proceeded to rob the bank. The NYPD and CCPD units searched the area for the suspect with negative results. J u n e 14, 120 C a sa ls P la ce CCPD units responded to this area after receiving a call of a male with a gun. Upon arrival, officers spotted a man matching the description given. As

officers approached, the man took off running. Officers pursued and captured the man. They found he had a box cutter and several live rounds in his possession. He was arrested and charged accordingly. J u n e 13, 140 Ben ch ley P la ce CCPD officers observed 4 juveniles trespassing on the roof of the building. All 4 were taken into custody and summonsed accordingly. Their parents were also notified. J u n e 12, 133 E in st ein L oop CCPD officers responded to this location to remove a group loitering. One male refused compliance to leave the area and was arrested and issued a summons for disorderly conduct.

It is very important that everyone takes whatever steps they can to conserve electricity in order to decrease the risk of a Blackout. Compact fluorescent light bulbs are a green alternative to conventional light bulbs. They utilize less energy while putting out more light per watt of electricity used. There are compact fluorescent bulbs made specifically for dimmer switches and 3 way lamps. Shut off lights when leaving a room. Turn off computers and monitors when they are not in use. Avoid using Christmas lights and other non-essential lighting. Over the coming weeks, Con Edison will be calling upon Riverbay Corporation to prove that non-essential electrical usage can be curtailed in the community upon demand. During times of increased electrical usage, such as during high heat and humidity, Con Ed tests Co-op City’s ability to shed non-essential demand on the electrical power. Initial power shedding will be tests, but as the summer goes on, it may be an actual emergency. By shedding nonessential power usage, it decreases the chance of having an All-Out blackout such as we experienced in 1969, 1977 and 2003. Power shedding in Co-op City will include garage lighting during day time hours, laundry room usage and air conditioning in the community centers. Some power shedding tests will take place with 24 hour notice in which case cooperators will be notified of outages and closures in advance. In other instances, only 2 hour notice will be given in which case officers and porters will respond to the laundry rooms and secure them. In some cases, this may appear inconvenient, but the goal is to avoid the major inconvenience of a full scale grid wide blackout. If you wish to help even more, when you become aware of a power shedding test or an emergency of either type, curtail any non-essential

electrical usage until full electrical usage resumes. Consumer fireworks of any type are highly dangerous and are illegal in New York State. Zero-tolerance enforcement will be conducted by the Co-op City Department of Public Safety, as well as the New York City Police Department. Barbequing is also not permitted on any of the public areas of Co-op City. Strict guidelines set forth by the New York City Fire Department are in effect for barbequing only on terraces or townhouse patios. Propane tanks are strictly prohibited by the New York City Fire Department in any multiple family dwellings. Residents are also reminded that Bike Riding is not permitted near buildings, in shopping malls or anywhere else signs prohibiting bicycle riding are posted. Have a safe and healthy summer. Use caution near pools, beaches and other bodies of water. Ocean beaches are particularly dangerous this time of the year due to the effects of offshore tropical storms. Only swim in areas where and when lifeguards are on duty. Parents must supervise children at all times. Never swim alone. If summer fun includes consuming alcoholic beverages, be sure not to operate a motor vehicle. Also, be sure to buckle your seatbelt, obey speed limits and avoid distractions when driving. Always remember, if you see something, say something. Call 9-1-1 and the Department of Public Safety at (718) 671-3050 or online at www.ccpd.us. Callers may remain anonymous when giving information. The Co-op City Department of Public Safety would like to thank all persons who have called in suspicious activity 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.

Dedicated service to community! On June 13, Francine Reva Jones, President of the African American Association and Riverbay Board Director, was honored at the 40th Anniversary Annual Luncheon of the Retirees of Dreiser Loop, Inc. at the Marina Del Rey. The plaque, presented by MC James Alston, held the following inscription: “2012 COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP AWARD Presented to FRANCINE REVA JONES in Recognition of your Many Years of Faithful Service and Dedication to the Co-op City Community.”

A Penny Saved is…Students from Co-op City P.S. 178 raised more than $300 for JASA’s Co-op City Senior Services program and presented the check to program directors Thursday morning outside the Co-op City Senior Services offices. Teacher Elizabeth Carrara said the students themselves identified programs within the Co-op City community which they would like to give to and then raised the money through the school’s Penny Harvest through which students and their families save pennies over the course of many months and then pool them together to a worthy cause. Aside from JASA, $300 was raised for a local animal shelter. JASA’s Jennifer Neuman said that besides the money, the young students also got personally involved in the program last month by making corsages and giving them as Mother’s Day presents to seniors in JASA’s Adult Day Care program. JASA’s Daniela Breton and Jennifer Neumann accepted the check from student representatives Jamal Blackman, Brian Pierce, Kayla Ellis, Savannah Colon and teacher Elizabeth Carrara. Photo by Bill Stuttig

Co-op City Times / June 23, 2012

Board Officers Dear cooperators, I was pleased to see my neighbors and friends at the recent Open Board Meeting. Congratulations to the five 2012 Voting Incentive Winners of $500. The voting was extended for over an hour to assure that a quorum was met. With this incentive, it is hopeful that an extension will be unnecessary in the future and that cooperators will eagerly come out to vote. Boar d O fficer s A few months ago, one of my Board colleagues wrote a viewpoint entitled, “No More Business as Usual.” It will no longer be tolerated that someone running for an office will get it automatically. Those who attended the meeting heard the oath of office, some of which states that Directors will obey the rules and regulations of the cooperative. An officer who fails to do so should, when questioned, provide a reasonable explanation. Congratulations to the newly elected officers: President: Helen Atkins; First VP: Khalil Abdl-Wahhab; Second Vice President: Evelyn Santiago; Secretary: Francine Reva Jones; Assistant Secretary: Evelyn Turner; Treasurer: Raymond Tirado; Assistant Treasurer: Daryl Johnson. The President appointed Al Shapiro to head the Audit Committee.

Director’s Viewpoint

Francine Jones Secretary

R iver bay Boa r d Comm it t ees Please note that cooperators will soon be invited to join several of the Riverbay Board committees, including the Buildings & Grounds Committee, Commercial Leasing Committee, Community R e l a t i o n s/ S e n i o rs / H a nd i c a p p e d Committee, Cooperator Appeals Committee, Contract Compliance Committee, Construction Committee, Garage Committee, Inventory & Purchasing Committee, Sales Committee, Security Committee and Youth Committee. Kindly take the time to review these committees and select one or two that you would like to join and when they are offered, you will be ready. H UD L oa n The Housing and Urban Development (HUD) $600 million loan is close to being accomplished. A representative was present at the June 13th Board meet-

Coalition of African American Churches & Community Organizations The Coalition is having a special membership meeting on Tuesday, June 26, 12:00 p.m., 177 Dreiser Community Center, Room 15. Please attend this important meeting. Ha ve Any Su ggest ion s? Please inform us by contacting the Coalition’s President, Patricia Bonaparte, at (718) 320-1861. W ildwood Sea food Fea st The Retirees of Dreiser Loop are sponsoring a 4-day and 3-night trip from September 24-27, to Wildwood Seafood Feast featuring an all you can eat seafood buffet, 3 full breakfasts and dinners, one casino buffet dinner at a local waterfront restaurant, two trips to Atlantic City Casino with a bonus package, a visit to Washington Street Mall in Victorian Cape May, a visit colonial Smithville Village, and a visit to Wildwood’s famous boardwalk. Baggage handling, hotel taxes, round-trip motor coach transportation, and meal gratuities are all included. Double occupancy is $370, single occupancy is $450. For further information & reservation, contact Eleanora Jones, 718-671-5707, or Harman Leacock, 718-671-9610, or (718) 3790377. The Coalition is a non-profit organization dedicated to maintaining and improving the quality of life of cooperators while

providing educational and culturally enriching programs for the community. We also act as one voice for all Coalition members when there are issues of common concern and human rights. We also sponsor Friends & Family Day celebrations and Kwanzaa, free for the community. Members of the Coalition include the following: 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 African-American Churches and Community Organization of Co-op City, Inc., P.O. Box 619, Bronx, NY 10475. Churches and organizations that desire to join may apply for membership by either writing or calling (718) 320-1861 or (718) 671-5957 for a membership application, which should be returned with a letter on your church/organization’s letterhead and signed by the Minister/President. Read Coalition’s weekly column for information about events and issues. “Coming together is the beginning, keeping together is progress and working together is success.” —Ha r m a n T. L ea cock

Remember to drink PLENTY of water during these extremely hot days.

ing to give an update on the progress of the loan and to respond to any questions by Board Directors. It was pointed out that the HUD-guaranteed mortgage would save Co-op City over $152 million more than the current 15-year loan with N.Y. Community Bank. Therefore, Board Directors and all concerned are looking forward to making this loan happen. Washing M a chin es I have been hearing complaints about the new washing machines presently being installed in our laundry rooms. People are saying that they are not cleaning the clothes as well as the old washing machines because so little water is being used. This is not a new complaint and I will check with Management to determine if this matter is being investigated. T h e Co-op Cit y Fa ir It was good to be out on the refurbished and beautiful greenway once again for the Co-op City Fair. Although I was there only a short while, everyone seemed to be having a good time, despite a sprinkling of rain. I hope the vendors made a worthwhile sum of money. J ob Well Done Congratulations to Julia Barnes and Brijae Hamilton on being the 2012 Scholarship Award recipients of the African-American Association. The

community is very proud of them. Congratulations to Anthony Mitchell, Ebony Lambright and Lauryn Taylor on successfully completing their college educations. Congratulations to the Truman H.S. Boys’ Track Team on winning the Bronx Championship. I feel certain that their coach, principal and community appreciate their efforts. Congratulations to Ms. Evelyn Turner who was honored by The Williamsbridge Club/National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Clubs with the 2012 Sojourner Truth Award. Pa r ticip a t e Remember to participate in community events and attend your Building Association meetings in order to meet your neighbors and to get updated information about your building and community. Should you be unable to resolve any issue through your Building Association, you may contact me for help: Francine Jones, Board Director, c/o Riverbay Corporation, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475 or call me at 718-6715957. Thank you to those cooperators who wrote me letters. I am working to resolve your issues.

Co-op City Times / June 23, 2012

Building 13 Association Su mm er Fu n Da y: Today, Saturday, June 23, we plan on having a great time. We know you are as excited as we are about Summer Fun Day today from 12 p.m.-6:00 p.m. between Casals and Carver Loop (rain date: June 30th). Remember, free T shirts to the first 50 youth to arrive, while sizes last. Don’t forget, sign your waiver and get a wrist band. Children under 18 must have their parent or guardian sign the form. You will need this to participate in the games. Registration for the basketball clinic and track races starts at noon. Remember free cotton candy, popcorn and franks while they last. Grills and alcohol will not be allowed. You can bring a cooler and chairs. Cards and dominoes welcome. The street parallel to

the police kiosk from Carver to Casals will be closed. Don’t forget your thinking cap for name that tune. Buildings 11, 12, 13 & 14, in association with 9 and 10, wish to thank Congressman Joseph Crowley, Congressman Eliot Engel, NYS Senator Ruth Hassell-Thompson, Assemblyman Michael Benedetto, Stop & Shop, Fairway Foods, McCalls Bronxwood, BJ’s, Peartree Nail Salon and Josephine Ganuza for their financial and gift card support to Summer Fun Day. Thanks also to Community Board 10, CCPD, 45th Precinct Community Affairs, “Music with a Message” youth group, Zodiacs and JGC Basketball, for their assistance in making this event possible. R E M I NDER : Our next Association

meeting will be held on Thursday, June 28, at 7:00 p.m. Mr. Edgar Perez, Director of Restoration, will attend. After the Sales Department meeting, there were additional questions. These follow-up questions regarding kitchen cabinets, closet doors, flooring (after floods) and other questions relating to your responsibility when removing or adding things to your unit when you move or transfer will be addressed. Qu a lity of L ife: The noise from the cleaning vehicle creating the disturbance at the Peartree Mall should have stopped at this time. Last week, the noise ceased and hopefully this quality of life issue is resolved. Please let me know if you hear the vehicle again. Make a note of the date and time and contact me at

www.building13assoc@yahoo.com. Thank you for your assistance. Join our fundraiser bus trip to MT. AIRY LODGE CASINO, on Saturday, August 18, leaving at 10:00 a.m. from Casals Place, departing the casino at 6:00 p.m. Seats are going fast. The cost for the fundraiser: $40, bonus free slot play $25 and food voucher $10. Bonus is offered by the casino and subject to change. You must be 21 to enter the casino. Please have identification. Payment is due by: June 30. Money orders can be made payable to: Building 13 Assoc. Inc. For information, contact the Event Coordinator, Gail Sharbaan, at 718-6713801 or Leslie Peterson at 718-320-1370 or e-mail us at building13 assoc@yahoo.com. —Leslie Peter son

Building 16 Association Building 16 Association wants to thank everyone for a year of good suggestions for our fall events. Thanks! We want to thank Chief Apollo for speaking at our June meeting. We

were made aware of many things that we can do to make our building much safer. I, the President, want to thank all who made our fish and chicken dinner

a success once again. Thanks! We will not have a meeting until September. Have a happy & healthy summer. To the sick and shut in, get well!

To the ones with special occasions, congratulations! To the bereaved, you have our sympathy. —C la r a C os t on

Donizetti Building Four Association Thursday, June 14, was our last meeting before the summer break. A very informative presentation was given by our guest speakers: Charles Sturcken and Rose Marabetti from the NYC DEP’s Economic Development Unit (EDU). The main topic of conversation was how and why we need to properly dispose of grease in our residential homes. They also provided us Department of Environmental Protection literature and a brief history of NYC water. Thanks to all who attended this meeting, it was evident that we all

learned and received some important and useful information/facts. Applications for two (2) $500 scholarship awards are still available for graduating 2012 high school seniors living in Building 4 and plan to enter college this year. Call Ms. Diane at (347) 275-7565 or Ms. Yvonne at (718) 671-6922 NOW to pick up an application/information. Limited seating is still available for our Dover, Delaware fundraiser event scheduled for September 29; the cost of the trip is $65. Trip includes deluxe motor coach

transportation, all you can eat buffet luncheon, a special guided tour at the Dickerson Plantation, a 4 hour casino stay at Dover Downs and/or tax free shopping at Dover Downs Mall (near the casino). To make a deposit and reserve a seat(s), please call Yvonne at (718) 671-6922 or Jose (Frenchie) at (718) 671-0213, or Diane at (347) 275-7565 or Jackie at (917) 803-0996. Happy belated Father’s Day to all the special dads. Congratulations to all our graduates.

May everyone have an enjoyable and safe summer. * Regular school sessions are out for the summer so watch out for our children!! Get well wishes are sent to our sick and shut-in neighbors. If you know someone in need of special attention for any reason at any time, please let an association member know. Remember, this is our home “IF YOU SEE SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING.” —Yvon n e Bu r r u s (dw)

Co-op City Times / June 23, 2012

A New Start Ar e We T h er e Yet It looks as though we almost are. After laying dormant for some time, the proposed HUD loan has sprung to life and is on its way to become a reality. Our Board unanimously voted in favor of moving forward in our first step to acquire this historical loan. Despite my desire for Co-op City to explore privatization, I could not ignore the significant savings and historic low rates. The HUD loan will save ten million dollars a month and approximately one hundred and fifty million dollars over the entire term.

Director’s Viewpoint

Raymond Tirado Treasurer

Also, if the shareholders wish to encourage this Board to go forward with a feasibility study in the future, the loan does provide an opportunity to still explore privatization after a

number of years. We can now begin to move forward with needed capital improvements such as finally renovating our building lobbies including automatic doors for the disabled. With interest rates at 2.75%, this is a great time to invest in America and yourselves.

Good luck. Secu r it y If you keep abreast of the current news you will see that there is an increase in crimes against the seniors in New York. I urge you to stay alert to your surroundings and to use caution when allowing persons into your buildings. Do not buzz anyone in unless you are sure they belong or have business there. All mail service employees carry ID, ask to see it. Also, if you see something suspicious report it immediately. You may contact me at ccdirector@optonline.net; or by calling 718-320-3351. Thank you.

Co-op City Branch of the NAACP Our next practice for models and to audition is Saturday, July 7, from 2 p.m.6 p.m. in Room #36, Einstein Center. Models bring shoes with a 2” or higher heel. Members: Please come in to pick up your tickets, raffles and solicitation forms for our journal in order for the September 29th Co-op City Branch NAACP Luncheon and Fashion Show Extravaganza. When collecting journal ads, in addition to the form and check, please be certain to obtain the journal content after it has been entered in a computer so it can be approved for publication. Renowned Fashion Producer, Mr. Christian Ruart, is working to have the most memorable fashion show. Contributors include RC Productions.com; Crew Love Apparel.com; Angel Tavarez; designers Coogie.com, Raif Atelier, Leslie Monique,

Willie Kloss, Wendy Williams and U & U Magazine. For event tickets, call L. Townes at (718) 379-3504. Everyone is asked to sell a minimum of five tickets and ten raffle books. They may be obtained by calling J. Brown at (718) 671- 8915. The Freedom Fund Committee needs everyone selling advertising for the journal. Journal forms may be obtained by calling E. Donnley at (718) 379-1297 and M. McCants at (718) 671-9689. Information is also available at NAACP meetings. The next meeting is Wednesday, June 27th in Dreiser Loop Community Center, Room 8 at 7:00 p.m. Purchase tickets early for the NAACP Luncheon and Fashion Show Extravaganza, a sell-out is expected. The program includes the luncheon, fashion show, DJ and live entertainment. The tickets are $85 p.p. Thank you to everyone who participat-

ed in the “End Stop and Frisk” silent march against racial profiling held Father’s Day, Sunday, June 17. It was a great turnout and included our president, Jeannette Graves, participating along with many other members. The NAACP now has a website to honor African/American History. The site has thought provoking questions and a test to take, “This is My Vote Elections Quiz:” http://action.naacp.org/take-our-quiz. The NAACP has been involved with voter registration since its inception and says: voting is the major tool for change. We will be announcing further locations for voting registration in the very near future. Graduates and their families are being saluted this week. We have selected from P.S. 160, Walt Disney School - Darius

Toney; M.S. 180 Daniel Hale Williams School - Michael Miller and Asha Stewart; P. S. 178, Dr. Selman Waksman School - Tiffany Rodney; P.S. 153, Helen Keller School - Nicole Berry & Charles Nathan, to especially honor for being the most scholastically improved for the year 2011 – 2012. Next week, more graduates will be identified in our press release. Congratulations to Cierra Townes on her graduation and continued pursuit of a nursing career. For news or to contact us, write the Co-op City Branch of the NAACP, P.O. Box 75-3111, Einstein Station, Bronx, NY 10475 or evalazaar@gmail.com. This press release is submitted with the approval of President Jeannette Graves. —E va L a za a r

Building 26 Association Summer greetings to all of our Co-op City families, neighbors, and especially our new residents. Happy belated Father’s Day to all of our loving, caring, and responsible dads. Thank you for being so fantastic! We wish everyone a wonderful, relaxing, and safe summer. Our next Building Association meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, September 11 at 7:30 p.m. in the rear of our community room located at 2420 Hunter Avenue. We are asking for donations of slightly used and or unwanted games, such as, checkers, dominoes, chess, and board games. Keep watch for posting of upcoming trips to casinos and offBroadway shows. Congratulations to all our June graduates. We wish you much success with your future endeavors. Keep climbing that educational ladder! And congratulations to all

who are celebrating birthdays, wedding anniversaries, and any new births during the month of June. A speedy recovery to Barbara Skinner and Mr. Percy, both of Building 26A, and to all of our hospitalized, home bound, sick, and shut in. Our deepest condolences to those families who have lost a loved one. May they be eternally blessed. Courtesy parking for shareholders with valid garage agreements was approved to park in other Co-op City garages during the hours of 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. for any purpose. So take advantage of it and visit family, friends, or do some shopping. As a reminder, please register to vote! Increased voter participation can result in an increase of our community’s clout to receive a greater share of government services now and in the future. Let’s make sure our tax dollars return to our community.

Reminder - the following upcoming events: Co-op City Summer Youth Employment Lottery - Applications are now available at the Administrative Reception Desk, 2049 Bartow Avenue, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday thru Friday, until June 26th. - Section 2 Family Fun Day, 6/23 - Fireworks Display, 7/3, off of the Little League Field on Co-op City Boulevard - National Night Out, 8/7, Section 1 Greenway - Bay Plaza will be upgraded to a new enclosed mall with 80 new stores including Macy’s and mall projected to be completed by 2014. Numerous jobs will be available to Co-op City residents. Improvements will be made for the expected increase of vehicular and

pedestrian traffic. It’s air conditioning season, therefore please keep your windows closed while the air conditioning is on to prevent too much condensation. And cut your convector off if you are not utilizing your air conditioner. Let’s think GREEN and save energy by not wasting electricity and water. Please do not litter. Deposit your garbage into a garbage can. Let’s work together to keep our community beautiful, clean, and green! Remember, security starts at home. Ensure you know who you are allowing to enter through the front/rear lobby doors. If you don’t know them, don’t hold the door. It’s better to be safe, than to be sorry! If you see something, say something by calling 91-1. The life you save could be your own. —Yu Von n e L ewis

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Congratulations to our youth I was very proud to see so many articles bicycles. So, this is great news on the achievements of our youth in this Director’s Viewpoint for the entire community. community. We had several youth win Now, to all of our building very nice scholarships, awards, and recogassociations, I want you to Asst. Treasurer nition for their outstanding achievements please know that I’m willing in school. to attend your building meetAnd, many of them applied and were ings. So, please send a message to me and we can accepted to some very prestigious schools. make things better here. Yout h Cent er Then, we had the boy’s track team at Truman H.S. win the Bronx ChampThere is a strong need for youth programs here. ionship. These young men, along with all So, I wrote articles and I’ve asked our businesses of our youth, deserve special recognition here if they were interested in filling up the rooms in for their fine efforts and hard work. our community centers. And, now, I’m going to conAm a zing J ob tinue to see if we can get our groups here along with Now, we also had many other youth outside groups to get youth programs into this comwho did an amazing job at school. Just munity. M old P r oblem recently, I was told by a very responsible mother in Building 25 that her 10-year-old son, Quentin, had perThere was a recent allegation that some people in the formed exceedingly well at school. And, according to community were fearful to report mold in their aparther, he was well on his way to achieving additional ment. This is wrong. There should not be a valid reason scholastic honors. for a person to not report some adverse condition in their Now again, I would like to thank the parents who have apartment. Were they illegally renting their apartment? Is done an amazing job of raising their children up to be something going on in that apartment? wonderful students and responsible adults. Also, I would Look, we have to work together here. So, please report like to thank all of our youth for doing a great job and for any mold condition to our CSO immediately. Dr eiser Cent er helping our community. Now, please continue to do well in school and watch your association. Also, please stay During our Board meeting on Wednesday, June 14, I away from illegal drugs, gangs, and illegal activities. asked about the Dreiser Community Center. This center, And, please make your family and your community as you know, needs a lot of work. So, Management proud of you. informed the Board that there will be a lot of work done Building 23 Meet ing to make this center better. A new paint job, a new sound We had a good meeting on Thursday, June 14, in system, lights, and a variety of other things. Building 23. Chief Frank Apollo was the guest speaker. Bottom line: Lehman College and the Paradise And, I was glad to hear the Chief talk about the visibility Theater hold really nice events in the Bronx. However, of his officers. our center at Dreiser can hold over 1,000 people in it. Now, there are many people in this community who Therefore, we can have nice parties, shows, and other feel a lot better when they see officers on patrol near their events hosted here. And, we can get some big names buildings, in the shopping malls, and on the greenway. here. However, we need for this place to be nice and in So, I’m glad to see the officers, in good proportions, good shape. Recycling E ffor t s patrolling the entire community. And, just before I wrote this article on Saturday, 6/16, I saw several officers on In terms of transparency, please know that the com-

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munity has received checks totaling $12,652.50, according to the Riverbay Fund. These funds were the result of the community’s efforts to donate items into the bins near the garages. Some of these funds will be used for community events. Therefore, the entire community will benefit from your donations. So, a big thank you to everyone who has donated items into the bins. G r eenwa y Or der There have been numerous incidents involving disputes, confrontations, and near-crashes on the greenway. What would you do if someone was walking or jogging in the bike lane, and you were on a bicycle? Would you yell at them? Let’s take this further. What would you do if you were riding in one direction and you see another person on a bicycle coming right at you? Bottom line: These issues are real. So, therefore, our Management has decided to paint signs on the greenway to address all of these issues. However, in the meantime, we need for everyone to please cooperate and to be respectful of one another. At times, someone might walk or jog in the bicycle lane. If so, please recognize that they may have made a mistake. So, therefore, please move on. There is no reason to confront anyone over this minor issue. Moreover, everyone needs to ride their bicycle in a safe manner. Do you ride your bicycle to intimidate other people? Do you want people to get out of your way when you’re riding? This is wrong. So, everyone, please be respectful and share the road politely with other people. Close I want all of our young ones, their parents, and everyone to know that your good work is appreciated. So, please keep on doing the right thing. Thank you. Questions or comments? Please send a message to: Daryl Johnson, Riverbay Board Director, c/o Riverbay Corporation, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475. Or, please send a message to me at darylhjohnson @optonline.net (There should not be any problems with this e-mail address if it is typed correctly.) Okay, that’s it for now. So, please have a wonderful week. And, may God bless you and your family. Thank you.

CERT-10 Co-op City Community Preparedness Hur r ica nes Many New Yorkers believe that only areas south of New York are affected by hurricanes. Last August, Hurricane Irene made its way up the east coast to remind New Yorkers that hurricanes can and do affect New York City. Due to regional geography, hurricanes striking the NYC area can do more damage than hurricanes of similar strength in the southern United States. The storm surge from a major hurricane could put some parts of New York City under more than 30 feet of water. Hurricane season officially began on June 1st. It is time to start thinking about your emergency plan. Hur r ica ne Specifics The Hurricane season runs from June 1 to November 30 (with the highest potential for hurricanes in New York City being from August to October). The right atmospheric and oceanic conditions need to be present to create a hurricane; hurricanes require warm water temperatures to build and strengthen. Researchers have identified cycles for hurricanes and say we are now in one of the decades in which above-normal activity should be expected. Tropical Depression – A tropical depression has winds up to 38 mph. Tropical Storm – A tropical storm sustains wind speeds from 39 to 73 mph. Hurricane – A tropical storm is classified as a hurricane when winds are sustained at 74 mph or higher. Eva cua tion Zones According to the New York City Office of Emergency Management’s “Hurricane Evacuation Zone Finder” (http:// www.NYC.gov/hurricanezones), Co-op City is a “Zone C” area requiring no evacuation. However, although a major hurricane is unlikely in New York City, it is not impossible and “Zone C” residents may experience storm surge flooding from a hurricane that makes landfall just south of New York City that is a category 3 or 4 storm. In the event of an evacuation request, Truman High School is the designated Evacuation Center for our area. Hur r ica ne Pr epa r ation In the event of a hurricane: • Stay tuned to TV and radio broadcasts, access www.NYC.gov, or call 3-1-1. • Bring any loose or lightweight objects in from your balcony.

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Co-op City Times / June 23, 2012

Getting answers to your concerns As we move forward to make our community better, I would like to share with shareholders that I am receiving 100% cooperation from Management and Riverbay Department heads in getting answers to concerns you have inquired about. In reference to the lack of outdoor facilities for pre-teen and teens, reportedly, Management has a bid out to resurface Section 5 Basketball Courts. They have also agreed to check other courts which are not that bad. Feedback from other sections is needed. Please call me and I will forward and monitor your request. A request was to have a Track facility in Co-op City. I have been advised that we don’t have the space to fit a Track Field that would meet regulations. Additionally, funding for this project is an issue that I am aware of and have suggested we seek private funds. Ongoing meeting will be held with Track Coaches for a Plan B. In reference to the Cheerleaders, Management, on advice of counsel, has determined not to rent space. As always, the Board can overrule. Several newspaper articles were shared concerning injuries and lawsuits across the country by Cheerleaders. Therefore, when and if the Board overrules Management, shareholders must consider if we are in a position to be sued if a Cheerleader is injured during practice and sue the Corporation. My colleague, Director Francine Jones, is continually pursing this service. In regard to handicapped accessible front doors, reportedly a request for proposal for lobby upgrade including new doors and hiring of an architect/engineer has been requested. Work in apartments

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Evelyn M. Turner Assistant Secretary is on a case by case basis. Also, it has been suggested that if the HUD loan, which I also voted for, moves forward, this work is budgeted to be funded. To those African American men who have concerns about employment in this community, you should contact Monica William in Risk Management at 718-320-3300, x3461. To all shareholders regardless of ethnic background and gender, if you want the higher paying jobs in our community, skills are required. In this city, you don’t have to be embarrassed if you have limited Reading, Writing, Math and Language skills. Based on my past work experience with homeless men and women, it’s difficult for adults to admit that they cannot read, write or compute on a level that would assist in passing tests for a good paying job. It’s never too late to upgrade your literacy skills. Groups such as SOBRO or Highbridge Community Center in the Bronx can help. For further information, call 3-1-1. In regard to “outsourcing” meaning hiring outside contractors, reportedly there is no set policy beyond seeking to be as efficient and fiscally sound as possible. Reportedly, if Riverbay staff is capable to do the work that is always Management’s first choice. Also, “overruns” & “change

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orders” are all brought to the Board which has the authority to approve or disapprove. Our Management Company reports that they have on-going staff development activities and would like for shareholders to report any staff member who is not respectful or courteous. The issue of an evaluation of Marion Scott Real Estate, Inc. was addressed to Board President Helen Atkins and the Board of Directors in a Memo dated October 13, 2011. Therefore, I am not is position to comment on decisions that were made last year by our President who can address this concern, as well as scheduling “Open Board Meetings.” The problems with asbestos abatement payments are ongoing and at this time, we must continue paying. Thanks to Brian Reardon for the tour of the awesome and noisy Cogeneration Plant. There are 39 Union members and 5 Managers. Our plant operates 24/7 and is saving us money but not always making money. The staff is diverse, dedicated and highly skilled. We need to budget for upgrade of old original equipment and consultants to train management staff on all the complicated government regulations. The unauthorized presence of Dogs can be monitored if shareholders who see and hear something call Public Safety immediately. There is a tactic called “bait and switch.” The reality is that dog lovers actually sign a lease acknowledging that this particular housing development has a “no dog” policy. On page two of the Orientation Manual, it states that Dogs are not allowed, except in the case of dogs especially trained to assist the hearing and vision impaired.

We also need to update our manual to include the mentally challenged who have a Diagnostic Classification from a Licensed Psychiatrist, such as clinical depression. Anyway, shareholders hide “Fido” and as soon as they are approved and move in, they switch up and discreetly bring “Fido” with them. Again, until the policy is changed by the Board of Directors, Dogs are not allowed unless approved with the proper documentation. A shareholder called and reminded me that other ethic groups in Co-op City care about what’s happening to Black and Latino youth being stopped and frisked. She suggested that we have a forum in Section 5 and I agree. With the support of other Board members, and community organizations, we will plan a Youth Forum to address “Stop & Frisk.” A powerful 20 Minute documentary called Bring Your A Game by Mario Van Peeples was shown on Father’s Day at Shiloh Baptist Church in New Rochelle that I am attempting to obtain. It sheds light on the resilience and influence of black males. I reached out to Management to express my concern about the Schedule for Summer Events that’s not Youth friendly. The Board has approved Doo Wop, Gospel Jazz and Classic R&B. What about the teenagers? We need fun things for them to do outside in July and August to keep them from just “hanging out.” Have you observed the outside exercise equipment for toddlers and seniors, however, NOTHING for teenagers, like those monkey bars, pull up bars, etc. We can and will do more. I am here for YOU! You may contact me at 718-320-8088 or evelyntinez@aol.com.

Co-op City Times / June 23, 2012

Second Reading #12-31 SUBM I T T E D BY: Ton y I llis SE C O NDE D BY: R a y T ir a d o BOAR D O F DI R E C T O R S M E E T I NG DAT E D: J u ne 13t h, 2012 W H E R E AS, Hari Krishna Stationery, Inc. has requested a lease renewal from Riverbay Corporation for the premises at

2055 Bartow Avenue (2,580 sq. ft.), Bronx, New York, to be used for sale of stationery, periodicals, NYS Lottery tickets, greeting cards, tobacco products and items traditionally sold in stationery stores, and W H E R E AS, the term of the lease is ten years with one six year renewal option and annual rental rates are within the provisions of Resolution #85-16 as amended

by Resolution #95-44; and NOW, T H E R E F O R E , BE I T R E SOLVE D, that the lease agreement for the premises at 2055 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, New York, by and between Riverbay Corporation, Owner, and Hari Krishna Stationery, Inc., Tenant, containing the terms as negotiated by Riverbay Corporation’s management is hereby

approved as submitted by management in accordance with Resolution #85-16 as amended by Resolution #95-44; and be it F UR T H E R R E SO LVE D, that the President of the Corporation is authorized to sign the lease agreement and related documents on behalf of Riverbay Corporation. TABL E D

NOW, T H E R E F O R E , BE I T R E SO LVE D, that the lease agreement for the premises at 2093-A Bartow Avenue, Bronx, New York, by and between Riverbay Corporation, Owner, and Kyu Soon Lee, Tenant, containing the terms as negotiated by Riverbay Corporation’s management is hereby approved as submitted

by management in accordance with Resolution #85-16 as amended by Resolution #95-44; and be it F URT H E R R E SO LVE D, that the President of the Corporation is authorized to sign the lease agreement and related documents on behalf of Riverbay Corporation. TABL E D

with the Better Business Bureau which resulted in no negative findings; and NOW, T H E R E F O R E , BE I T R E SO LVE D, that the lease agreement for the premises at 2035 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, New York, by and between Riverbay Corporation, Owner, and Studio8, Inc., Tenant, containing the terms as negotiated by Riverbay Corporation’s

management is hereby approved as submitted by management in accordance with Resolution #85-16 as amended by Resolution #95-44; and be it F URT H E R R E SO LVE D, that the President of the Corporation is authorized to sign the lease agreement and related documents on behalf of Riverbay Corporation. TABL E D

in the Expansion Joints; Caulking etc; and W H E R E AS, the Project Manager and the Project Engineer agree with the recommended change order (Correspondences attached). NOW T H E R E F O R E , L E T I T BE R E SO LVE D: that the proposed Change Order Five (5) to Contract 2196 I with Proto Restoration Construction LLC. at a not to exceed cost of $2,177,845.00 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 change orders and Management is authorized to take all steps necessary to make this action effective. YE S: At k in s, I llis, J oh nson, F. J ones, Sa n t ia go, Sh a p ir o, T ir a d o, Tu r n er, Ab du l-Wa h h a b NO : C ylich ABSE NT FO R VOT E : L eslie ABSE NT: Ba iley, G r a h a m , O . J ones, Owens PASSE D

Manager) NOW T H E R E F O R E , L E T I T BE R ESOLVED: that the proposed Change Order Seven (7) to Contract 2225 with M. International, PLLC 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, Illis, F. J ones, Sa ntia go, Sha pir o, Tir a do, Tur ner, Abdul-Wa hha b NO: J ohnson ABSTAIN: Cylich ABSENT F OR VOT E: L eslie ABSENT: Ba iley, Gr a ham , O. J on es, Owens PASSED

Second Reading #12-33 SUBM I T T E D BY: Ton y I llis SE C O NDE D BY: Al Sh a p ir o BOAR D O F DI R E C TO R S M E E T I NG DAT E D: J un e 13t h , 2012 W H E R E AS, Kyu Soon Lee has requested a lease renewal from Riverbay

Corporation for the premises at 2093-A Bartow Avenue (540 sq. ft.), Bronx, New York, to be used for skin and nail care, and W HE R E AS, the term of the lease is ten years with one six year renewal option and annual rental rates are within the provisions of Resolution #85-16 as amended by Resolution #95-44; and

Second Reading #12-34 SUBM I T T E D BY: Ton y I llis SE C O NDE D BY: Al Sh a p ir o BOAR D O F DI R E C TO R S M E E T I NG DAT E D: J u ne 13th , 2012 W H E R E AS, Studio8, Inc. has requested a lease from Riverbay Corporation for the premises at 2035 Bartow Avenue (1,522

sq. ft.), Bronx, New York, to be used as a jewelry store, buy gold, repairs, collateral loans and gifts and W HE R E AS, the term of the lease is six years with two six year renewal options and annual rental rates are within the provisions of Resolution #85-16 as amended by Resolution #95-44; and W HE R E AS, an inquiry was requested

Second Reading #12-39 SUBMI TT ED BY: R a y Tir a do SE CONDE D BY: Kha lil Abdul-Wa hha b BOAR D O F DI R E C TO R S M E E T I NG, DAT E D: J un e 13t h , 2012 W H E R E AS , Proto Restoration Construction LLC. is doing Balcony and Spandrel Repairs & Local Law 11 Work in Co-op City under Contract # 2196 A - J; and W H E R E AS, a Change Order Five (5) is being requested to Contract 2196 I

(Buildings 2, 3, 6, 7 & 8) to address the fa_ade repairs and approximately an additional three hundred fifty (350) outside wall leaks at buildings 2, 3, 6, 7, 8 & 33 (Delineations attached); and W HE R E AS, the overages are attributed primarily to the extensive deterioration of the façade plus the additional work orders received after May of 2011 for outside wall leaks, and the extensive repair quantities such as: Rusted and Deteriorated Steel; Deteriorated Blocks and Bricks; Deteriorated Existing Mortar; Open Sealant

Second Reading #12-40 SUBMI TT ED BY: Al Sha pir o SE CONDE D BY: Kha lil Abdul-Wa hha b BOAR D OF DI RE CTOR S ME ET ING, DATE D: J une 13th, 2012 WHE R EAS, M. International, PLLC is doing work under Contract # 2225, A/E for Balcony and Spandrel Repairs & Local Law 11 Work; and

W HE RE AS, a Change Order Seven (7) is being requested due to extensive Façade Restoration and additional Outside Wall Leak work orders (350 additional) at Buildings 2, 3, 6, 7, 8 & 33); and W HE RE AS, the Change Order calls for an additional cost as per the attached billable hours not to exceed $124,748.00 and the Project manager is in agreement. (See attached memorandum from Project

Church of the Savior Rev. Dr. Robert A. Smith, Jr., Pastor; Lady Theresa M. Smith, co-founder; Rev. McMillian, Assistant Pastor, and the Church of the Savior family extend an invitation to every person to worship with us. We are a non-denominational, inter-racial, inter-cultural, intergenerational fellowship of believers. We care about you, not your W2. We are not church as usual. Come as you are, we leave the judging to God. The Church of the Savior family extends love and affirmation to the Co-op City community; A warm welcome awaits you!! We love you for who you are, not what you have. Please call us at 718-320-0002 or 917-7344058 for more information. Do you want a place that allows you to meet the living God? Do you want to be connected to people who

care about you not what you have on or how much money you make? A special seat and friend awaits you. Church of the Savior is located at 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. Sund ay Mor ning Schedule: Adult Bible Study – 9:15 a.m. Divine Worship - 10:30 a.m. Come and be blessed, we want an opportunity to love you. See you in church. Our children's Sunday School will teach and nurture your child in the word of God. All sessions are during worship service. Dr. Smith's Sermon Topic: "High Risk, but Delivered Anyway."

Reading from Sacred Scripture: Romans 5:6-8. Weekly Activity – Bereavement Support Group meets Monday evenings at 6:30 p.m. Are you grieving the loss of a loved one? Come, our arms and hearts are open to you. God bless you! Join us Tuesday evening, 6:30 p.m. Dr. Smith will be teaching a special Bible Study on the gift of the Holy Spirit and its transformation power in our thinking, relationship with the living God and seeing God's plan and purpose for our lives. Join us. Everyone is welcome. Each Thursday at 10:00 a.m., Channel 70, Bronxnet. Tune in and be blessed. If this program has lifted you, please let us know. Dr. Smith can be contacted at 718-320-0002. If

you prefer to drop a personal note: P.O. Box 86, Bronx, NY 10475 is our mailing address. " I wa s hu ngr y a nd you fed me" … Church of the Savior is reaching out to individuals and families who need nutritious food. Our food pantry, coordinated by First Lady Theresa Smith, is just a phone call away. For more info. in donating or receiving food, please call her at 718-925-5052. Up coming invita tions to th e community: Saturday, October 6 - Church 10th Anniversary, Eastwood Manor, Bronx, NY. Rev. Dr. Calvin O. Butts, Senior Pastor Abyssinian Church, Harlem, NY Speaker. Tickets: $80. Thought of the Week: "Don't count the things you do, do the things that count." —Rev. Dr. Rober t A. Smith , J r.

Co-op City Times / June 23, 2012

Time to Move On Had I not become ill early Monday morning on June 10 and it continued all week, you would have read this viewpoint in last Saturday’s edition of the Co-op City Times. At the June 6th Open Board Meeting, I abstained from the vote for President and Treasurer based on principle. Personally, I do not approve “back room deals.” My vote was no surprise to Helen Atkins because I told her on Monday, June 4th, and also my reasons why. Board Directors have a right to vote, “Yes,” “No” or “Abstain” on any resolution or issue. There is nothing unprofessional within any of these actions. One only has to read the resolutions printed in the Co-op City Times to see that Directors do abstain on votes. To abstain on a vote in no way implies that the Director who abstained will not continue to work with the Board as a whole. It is my opinion that for the last few years, the

Director’s Viewpoint

Othelia Jones Board has worked quite cohesively. Years back when I was first elected to the Riverbay Board of Directors, it was apparent that if you did not belong to the Board President’s majority, you did not get an executive office or a Board committee. It was common knowledge that discussions were held at a meeting at the Board President’s apartment. We jokingly referred to it as the “Kitchen Cabinet.” When I became President in 2007, I made a promise that there would be no exclusion of Directors from executive offices or committee chairs. I kept that promise, for my word is my bond and I expect the same from others. One cooperator wrote in her letter to the Editor in the Co-op City Times that she felt to adjourn during a vote was not

proper or professional. This was not the first time since I have been a Director that this action has occurred. It has happened during past administrations as well. And coincidently, it was also for the vote for the President at an open meeting. Maybe the answer is that we do need to have more Open Board meetings where cooperators can really see the Board at work and the discussions among the Board members before each vote. We do not always agree on every issue, as we are 15 different individuals with our own opinions and it gets quite heated at times. In the end, we all vote for what we feel in our hearts is best for the community. It obviously works because look at what this Board has accomplished just over the last 9 to 10 years. You may all be assured that I will continue to work with the Board for you, keeping in mind your concerns and needs as I have done during my many years as a Director. Your support

and the confidence that you showed by your many votes for me will never be taken for granted. On another note, the time is overdue for the evaluation of our Management Company Marion Scott Real Estate. The Board met before the Riverbay Board Elections and the President was given certain goals and objections for Management by some Board Directors. In all fairness to both Marion Scott Real Estate and the Board, we need to start working on these evaluations. Management needs to know what is expected of them by the Board and the cooperators. In some aspects, Management has done a great job, but I see actions within the corporation that need to be addressed. There are too many missed restoration appointments for cooperators without a valid explanation. This does not reflect well on Marion Scott Real Estate. I welcome your letters and calls.

Building 30 Association We have an email address. It is: Building30@hotmail.com. This organization cannot work without the participation of the cooperators of Building 30 A&B. I hope that we can help each other. Note: We are also trying to help ourselves. On many occasions, we have requested that Riverbay Corp. treat us equally as the rest of the Building

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

Wednesday, September 5. Doors open at 7:00 p.m. and the meeting commences promptly at 7:30 p.m. Dues for the Association will be collected at this meeting. Have a safe Summer! Good & Welfa r e: We want to “Thank you” for attending our monthly meetings and for your continued support which makes our meetings interesting and meaningful. Our last meet-

ing for the Crochet Class was Wednesday, May 23. We are going on Summer hiatus and will return on Wednesday, September 5. Have a very happy and safe summer. Speedy get well wishes to all who are under the weather. If you are celebrating a special occasion, an anniversary or a birthday, we hope that you enjoy your day. SEE YOU SOON. Mir iam E . Ber lofsky —M

The Way International The Way International®, a nondenominational Biblical research, teaching and fellowship ministry would like to welcome the Co-op City community to be a part of our Bible Study Group. We are dedicated to teaching the accuracy of God’s Word and its practical application in our lives. Luke 6:38 KJV says: “Give and it shall be given unto you, good measure, pressed down, and shaken together, and running over, shall men give into your bosom. For with the same measure that ye mete withal it shall be measured to you again.” This verse will become clearer with some understanding of Eastern customs. When a merchant in the East sold grain

(wheat, barley, corn), he brought his merchandise bound up in sacks to the purchaser at the market, where grain was sold not by weight but by “Measure.” With both hands he shoveled the grain into his wooden measure until it was partly full. Then he shook the measure strongly from side to side so that the grain would settle. He repeated this process again and again until it was full up to the brim. He then pressed on it and put in more grain until it began to over flow and run over. Now the “measure” was considered to be A “GOOD MEASURE, PRESSED DOWN AND SHAKEN TOGETHER, AND RUNNING OVER.” Ephesians 6:8 KJV says: “Knowing

that whatsoever good thing any man doeth, the same shall he receive of the Lord.” All good things come from God. If you are doing good to others, you are actually doing good to yourself, because that good will come back to you. Our giving with the right attitude is important to God. The proper attitude in giving is described in Romans 12:8 ... “he that giveth, let him do it with simplicity”... The Greek word for “simplicity” in this verse is “without self-seeking.” Our attitude as believers is to give from love, not for personal gain or recognition. There are many ways we can give out of our abundance physically, mentally and spiritually; it can be money, it can be our time, it can

be our talents, we can be a good listener for someone who needs our ear, we can pray for each other and for situations going on in the world. Each of us has ways in which we can give and help others. When we give of what we are able with a pure heart to bless others, we can expect God to bountifully bless us back with A GOOD MEASURE, PRESSED DOWN AND SHAKEN TOGETHER AND RUNNING OVER. We welcome you to join our Bible Study Group on Sundays at 12 p.m., July 1st, July 8th and July 22nd at 177 Dreiser Loop, Room #10. God bless you, hope you can join us. —E velyn Sa n t ia go

Evangelical Church of Co-op City – UMC Open Doors, Open Hearts and Open Minds C om e & Visit Us – We welcome you to God’s House – Your House – One family in Christ. We are a congregation with spirit-filled worship, offering a variety of opportunities for spiritual growth, fellowship and service to God and our community. We are a multi-ethnic, multi-cultural and bilingual congregation and all are welcome. Services are at the church at 2350 Palmer Avenue, across the street from Building 30. Parking is available. Visit our website at www.co-opcityumchurch.org. Su n da y Ser vices – The first Sunday of the month is a bilingual service with communion at 10 a.m. All other Sunday services are as follows: English Service at 9 a.m. and the Spanish Service at 11:30 a.m. There are Bible studies in English and

Spanish at 10:30 a.m. We also have a children’s service during the English service. P r a yer Nigh t : We will be having a prayer night on Tuesday evenings at 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in the church building. Come and bring your prayer needs so we can all pray and become prayer warriors. Bring a friend who would like prayer. Also on Thursday’s mornings at 10:30 a.m., there is prayer till 11:15 a.m. in Spanish. The Lord said, “whenever two or more are gathered in my name I am in the midst of them.” Matthew 18:20 C r escen do C h r istia n M u sic Sch ool: Learn piano, guitar, percussion, voice and theory. Contact Maestro Frank Colon at (917) 753-3644. The school will be open from Monday – Thursday, 2 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Private and group lessons are available. Earlier lessons can be arranged. All ages are welcome. Registration is free and rates are affordable. M en ’s Fellowsh ip: Every Thursday evening at 7 p.m. to 8 p.m., come and share your testimonies, explore your gifts and be blessed in the Word of our Lord. Hope to see you there. Fa m ily Nigh t : Friday nights are for the family. We will be having Bible studies and other spiritual growth activities for all ages. There will be English & Spanish groups. Su m m er F ish F r y: There will be a Fish Fry on Sunday, July 1, at 1 p.m. Sandwiches are $7 ea. with a bag of chips or plates are $10 each with mac & cheese or green salad and bread. Sodas will be

sold also. Eat in our community room or get it to go. Come & support our church. Tr ip t o L a n ca st er : We had such a great trip to see Jonah, we are going again on October 26. We hope those who couldn’t make the April trip will come this time. Everyone had a great time. We will be going to Hershey Farms for lunch (Hershey Farms has many amenities, such as a general store, bakery, market, and animals for the kids). Cost is $135/person, $122/teen (13-18) and $114/child (5-12). Deposits must be in no later than July 15th, make your reservations early because the bus is filling up. Call Barbara at (347) 603-7473, if no answer leave a message, someone will get back to you. —R ev. Dr. M ilca C . P la u d

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Riverbay Board Delivers Big Win For Co-op City Co-op City scored a big win when the Riverbay Board of Directors unanimously approved the first step in applying for a 35 year HUD guaranteed loan of more than $600 million at low and fixed interest. It is a great deal for us in many ways. It will refinance the remainder of our current $555 Million New York Community Bank (NYCB) loan which carried a high and variable interest rate and would have left us at the end of its 15 year term still owing $400 million. We would then need to refinance $400 million at a rate of interest that cannot be foreseen now but would not likely be less than that of the anticipated HUD loan. The new loan will cover $11.9 million prepay penalty to NYCB, closing fees and add funds to Riverbay’s $20 million reserve account. As noted in Co-op City Times, the HUD guaranteed loan will save shareholders $152 million in interest payments. Those savings will be accruing during the 15 years we would otherwise have been bearing the difficult NYCB terms and will continue accruing millions for the 20 following years of the 35 year HUD guaranteed loan. Management’s support of the HUD loan was very welcome to those recalling that Management’s Herbert Freedman stated in a featured second page article titled Management’s Response to Director Cylich in the Co-op City Times of April 30, 2011, that the HUD loan is presently dead. Fortunately, the HUD loan was never dead. Only weeks later, an official HUD delegation came to tour Co-op City. At the closed Board meeting on Tuesday, June 12th, Catherine Pharis, Wells Fargo representative, expressed awe at how expeditiously HUD has been

approving requests for modifications, waivers and applications in order to insure that we meet the September 15, 2012, deadline set by NYCB for us to refinance their $555 Million mortgage. NE W PO LICIES IN DC & ALBANY SE T TH E STAGE This is the same HUD that until recently provided loans only to multifamily rentals, not co-ops. Shaun Donovan, HUD Secretary appointed by President Barack Obama should be credited for the new policies that promise to benefit us. Credit also must be given Governor Andrew Cuomo, formerly a HUD Secretary under President Bill Clinton. He has agreed that the state agency SONYMA would take the first loss of $35 million in the unlikely event of a Riverbay default. This was later matched by New York City Housing Development Corporation (HDC). Their actions weighed heavily in persuading HUD to accept our application. AFL -CI O INT E RE ST E D TO O It is significant that according to Wells Fargo’s Ms. Pharis, one of the institutions interested in taking part in the $600 million plus loan for Co-op City is the AFLCIO which has indicated willingness to invest $150 Million – indicating commitment by organized labor to the needs of working people.

Defen sive Dr ivin g su sp end ed The Black Forum defensive driving course will resume in September. Please check our weekly article later in the summer for details, or call (718) 320-8035 for information. Food St a m p Scr een in g A representative of the city’s HRA will be in Room 20, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. on Friday, June 29, to screen applicants for food stamp eligibility. Additional venue/time in Section 5. Please call (718) 20-8035. If you think you’ll qualify, stop in. Everyone is invited to attend. Attend to find out what documents are necessary and if you qualify. For more information, please call (718) 320-8035.

Goin g t o E m p ir e a n d Aq u ed u ct Buses going to Empire and Aqueduct Casinos. More details soon. So that we can best serve you, please call and let us know where and when you’d like to go. We must hear from you. Please call (718) 320-8035 and leave a message and we will get back to you. Bla ck For u m Aer ob ics in session Aerobics classes have begun. Classes are held every Monday and Wednesday, Dreiser, Aud. A, 7:30 p.m. To register, please call (718) 320-8035. Nominal fee for each class. Bla ck For um’s Lyons Ma ne Tr ack Club Try-outs are ongoing. A small fee is required for participation. For further

Director’s Viewpoint

Bernard Cylich

M TA SE RVI CE C UT S – AN UNFI NISH E D BAT T L E Even with added and rerouted bus lines, our community — the nation’s largest NORC (Natural Occurring Retirement Community) — is still underserved by MTA because of cuts made to Access-A-Ride and BX #26 and BX#28 bus lines. It defies logic that MTA claims they are saving money by cutting two lines while they are adding others. In addition, the agency admitted at its February meeting that there is half a billion dollars in an MTA reserve account (which they are not required to maintain) and that they have netted half a billion dollars of operational savings. Such large surpluses make it impossible to justify failure to restore reduced services. Worse still, MTA plans to increase fares in January further compounding hardship for working people in Co-op City at a time of spiking unemployment in our city. Continuing the fight for restoration of services, a coalition of community organizations is planning to rally on Section One Greenway on Wednesday, July 25th calling for full restoration of Access-A-Ride, BX #26 and BX#28 bus lines and opposing MTA’s planned fare increases. W H Y I ABSTAINE D O R VOT E D NO I abstained on the courtesy parking resolution #12-38 because the resolution restricts courtesy parking between 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. Cooperators will be penalized if they park beyond or before those hours. What if they attend a social event that ends after 11 p.m., or pay a sick call to a relative in another section of Co-op City? The resolution contained plenty of latitude for sensible modification of hours by the Director of the Garage

Department. Insertion of restrictive hours spoiled the resolution and I could not support it. I also abstained on resolution #12-40 to award a $124,000 change order for additional inspection before and after completion of repair work on outside wall leaks. The award is based on work anticipated during the months of November, December and January of next year. We were told that examining the corrective work of the bricklayers requires riding up and down on scaffolds. Scaffolds, however, are removed in mid-November if not sooner, and not re-hung till late March or April. I don’t see why we should pay bills for scaffold work when scaffolds will not be in operation. On principle I voted no on Resolution #12-39 which approves a change order of over $2 million to Proto Restoration Construction LLC. The bricklayers they employ on those scaffolds doing the hard, dirty, dangerous work of repairing our leaking outside walls are non-union. They do not enjoy union wages, health coverage, pensions, holidays or vacation benefits. I have been voting against approving non-union contracts. I think those contracts are unfair to the workers they employ. I believe non-union work contributes to the economic distress of the nation. STO P RAC IAL PRO F IL ING I and other Co-op City residents marched silently down Fifth Avenue with tens of thousands of young, old, black, white and brown Sunday, June 17, demanding Mayor Bloomberg stop his Police Department from racial profiling and end their stop and frisk programs. Blacks and Hispanics – like whites — should be treated as citizens not as criminals.

Black Forum information, or to register your child, please call (718) 320-8035. E m er gency Food P r ogr a m We are open on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m., Room 20 at the Dreiser Community Center. Also, due to budget constraints and shortage of available food, you must live within zip code 10475 to participate in this program. You must also have your card with you and bring two clean plastic shopping bags. In order to receive food, you must present a current photo ID such as a non or driver’s license or any photo ID card with proof of address. You will then be

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

Broun Place Townhouse Association Greetings, neighbors, We hope all the dads enjoyed “Father’s Day!” The next and last meeting before the summer break is scheduled on Thursday, June 28th, at 7 p.m. in Room 31 at the Bartow Community Center. Our guests will be Ms. Sheena McNeill, Director of the Sales Department, and Mr. Nixon from the Restoration Department. We will have a 50/50 raffle and raffle a $25 gift card to Applebee’s Restaurant. I hope that everyone will make a special effort to attend the meeting. There are no meetings scheduled during the months of July and August. The Association will meet again in September 2012. Refreshments will be served. We realize that many of you have a busy schedule. So does everyone else, but

some of us make it our business to attend the monthly meetings to keep abreast of what is going on! If you care about your community, you should join the Association. The more members we have, the stronger the Association is. It is not fair to leave matters into the hands of those few cooperators who make every effort to attend meetings each month and who volunteer to help serve on committees and/or do whatever they can to help. It is up to each of us to become involved if we really care about our homes. We wish to thank the Buildings & Grounds Department for the fantastic work they did in planting flowers and restoring the brickwork in yards that desperately needed it. We also thank the Maintenance Department for the great

job they did in restoring the brickwork in the common walkway. If you have any questions regarding your yard, you may contact the Buildings & Grounds Department at 718-320-3300, Ext. 3425. Thank you also to Chief Frank Apollo for keeping his commitment to assign Public Safety Officers to do a frequent walk-through and assigning the Mobile Unit, as much as he can in our community. It has made a notable difference; the noise level has decreased significantly as well as the “hanging out” of young people near our homes. If you observe any suspicious activity or anti-social behavior, contact Public Safety at 718-6713050 and the NYPD at 9-1-1. If you have specific complaints regarding your townhouse, the first line of contact

is Ms. Vanessa Aldea, our CSO Officer. Her number is 718-320-3300, Ext. 3408. If, after a reasonable amount of time you get no response, contact me or our Vice President, Ms. Roberts. We will do our best to assist you in resolving your issue/s. We wish everyone a happy and safe summer. We pray for a speedy recovery for Ms. Reed and all our neighbors experiencing health challenges and to the homebound. We send condolences also to anyone who has lost a loved one. Congratulations to those celebrating a birthday or a special event. You can email us at brounplace assoc@hotmail.com. Be good to yourself and everyone else; after all, it will not cost you anything! M a r j or ie H elm s —M

Co-op City Times / June 23, 2012

African-American Association Fa t h er ’s Da y M a r ch to E n d St op & F r isk – Members of the Association joined tens of thousands of people who participated in the Silent Father’s Day March down Fifth Avenue from 110th Street to 77th Street and passed Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s home at 79th Street. The marchers/protesters sent a message to Mayor Bloomberg and the NYPD to end the Stop & Frisk policy of racial profiling by the NYPD. The participating organizations included the NAACP, National Acton Network, 1199 SEIU, teachers, and many more. Over the past decade, the Stop & Frisk policy has been used by the NYPD in NYC to target Black and Latino males to possibly connect them with some type of crime. It is not necessary for a police officer to articulate or identify a specific crime they think is being committed. This is racial profiling and should END. The

question arose as to whether the police are investigating who is selling drugs and firearms to our youth. J u st ice for R a m a r ley G r a h a m – On June 13, Officer Richard Haste, who shot and killed Ramarley, was indicted at the Bronx Courthouse, but arraigned on $50,000 bail. Hundreds of family members, friends and supporters attended the Pre-Father’s Day gathering at the Graham home in the Wakefield section of the Bronx, including the father of Sean Bell and the son of Kenneth Chamberlain whose loved ones were killed by police. The Graham family’s friends and supporters were prominent at the Father’s Day March. The trial will begin on September 13th and your presence is desired in the courtroom. The Association will continue its vigilance. The following are ongoing programs sponsored and/or supported by the

Association and we encourage you to participate: Yoga & P ila t es M a t C la sses – Tuesdays, 7:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 2. Call Meena Sharpe-Hicks, 718671-8364. C om p u t er /L a p t op C la sses – Next class: June 25th in Dreiser Center, Room 15, 7:00 p.m. Learn about Microsoft Word, the Internet, E-mail, Facebook, Skype, etc. Bring your laptop and $5. For summer classes, call 718-379-5555. E d u ca t ion – The Per Ankh AfricanCentered Study Group, meets Mondays, July 16 and August 20 at 7:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 15 to discuss classical African history. Call 718-379-5555. Bu sin ess O p p or t un it y Wor k shop – Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m. RSVP for free tickets; Kevin Lambright, 646-721-8185. J u n et een t h – Juneteenth is recognized on June 19th honoring African-

American heritage by commemorating the announcement of the abolition of slavery in Galveston, Texas on June 19, 1865, although Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation on September 22, 1862, with an effective date of January 1, 1863. G en er a l M em b er sh ip M eet in g – The next meeting: Saturday, September 8, 4:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 15. Bring your ideas and suggestions and, if approved, we will make it happen. If you cannot attend, you may send your membership check or money order (DO NOT MAIL CASH) of $15 for a single membership and $25 for families to: African-American Association of Coop City, P.O. Box 702, Co-op City Station, Bronx, NY 10475. Your membership helps to support this organization that sustains our community. —F r a n cin e R . J on es

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 Post members who have a birthday in the month of July: Edward Alonzo, Joan R. Davis, Leonard O. Asher, James 1. Cook, Norman E. Dallas, Angelo 1. Martinez, Sidney V. Richards, Gregory A. Parris, Wilbert R. Surphils and Jose A. Santana, Jr. If I don’t have your name down for this month, contact me ASAP and it will be in the next issue of the Co-op City Times. Our Post is located in the Section 5 community center, 135 Einstein Loop, Room 41. Our office number is 718-3208165 and you can also reach us by e-mail at post1871@optimum.net. Post 1871 will have the next “EXECUTIVE MEETING” will take place on September 8th at 11:00 hours. I’m wishing and hoping that all of our Post members will have a safe and happy summer vacation until we resume our meetings in September, and

when you return, you will bring new ideas for the next year’s meetings or suggestions to make our Post the best in the Bronx. Welcome aboard to our new members, Kenneth Gram, who happens to be a US Navy vet and Ronald Gram who also happens to be a US Navy vet, too. Our flat screen TV will be in our Post by September. Our finance officer has purchased a Samsung 51” plasma flat screen for our enjoyment. In September, our Post will be canvassing our members to see if they would like to purchase a jacket with the American Legion logo on it. The color will be a dark navy blue with yellow stripes on the sleeve, and the price range will be around $135, but if you need an X size, it will cost you $5 for each X, so have your money ready if you decide to buy a jacket. Post member Rolif W. Brumme, we wish you a speedy recovery; we will be looking forward to seeing you in September at the general meeting.

Harriet Tubman Independent Democratic Club The HTIDC is not taking a break from meetings during the summer because of the work to be done in preparation for the November elections. Our club is committed to keeping our Democratic President in office and ensuring other local and state representatives return for the first term or an additional term. Our next meeting will be held on July 10, the second Tuesday of the month, at 7:00 p.m., Einstein Community Center, Room 35. We will have tickets ready for our last Obama for President Fundraiser, a fabulous Jazz Concert on August 4, in Bartow. Our guest Jazz Artist will be the elegant Shirley Crabbe and Trio. So plan to wear your cool summer outfit, bring your own brown bag, finger food will be served. Our Democratic President is under attack, the likes that have never been seen before in American history. An unyielding attempt is being made to not only dis-

credit our President for everything he has done, but question if he is an American citizen. We are told to forget about the positive aspects of the Health Care Bill, the preventive care, young people being able to get coverage on their parent’s policy and the ability to get coverage if you have an existing condition. We are told to focus on the so-called negative aspects only. When Americans and immigrants get sick, have an accident, they will go to the emergency room. Who will pick up the tab if they’re uninsured? The club will also be participating in a rally, in the planning stage, to stop the proposed MTA increases. We will also continue to advocate for a bus shelter in Section 5. The club will again pursue a Forum for our Youth on the topic of “Stop & Frisk.” —E velyn M . Tur n er

Drink plenty of water!!!

Our new Post Commander is Jerome Rice, our new adjutant is Robert Feliciano. The new Chaplin will be Robert Riley, and our new Executive officer will be Touba. The new members will be sworn in on September 15th. The following members are on the executive committee: Paul Graves, Antonio Codrington, Salis Stanford, Carol Brown, Norman Thomas, Donald Fuller, Lew Waterman and Richard I. Lawson, Jr. The above members

will meet on September 8th. News item from the VA: Any veteran convicted of a serious sex crime will be banned from being buried in Arlington National Cemetery in VA. I wouldn’t have to manage my anger if people learn to manage their stupidly. This information was brought to you by your Post 1871 public information officer. —R ich a r d I . L a wson, J r.

Co-op City Times / June 23, 2012

Cost of cable in Co-op City too high As I go through the day, fellow cooperators, more and more folks are coming up to me and complaining that the cost of cable television in Co-op City is too damn high. In all honesty, I have to agree. We are a captive audience and we are being charged a lot of money for cable television. To me, and many others, it’s a case where we are being taken advantage of, especially during these troubling economic times when many are on fixed incomes and struggling just to get by and prevent household budgets from bursting at the seams. I think, and strongly believe, we in Co-op City should be offered a group rate for cable television service instead of everyone having to pay so much for individual service, which is certainly a burden when many are living from paycheck to paycheck. We all understand companies are in business to make a profit, however, there is a difference between making a reasonable profit and making an obscene profit simply because one has a monopoly situation in the Co-op City community. This is a community and I wish more companies and contractors looked at it that way, but instead with cable television, we have a case of a company absorbing some 9,000 customers with the flick of a switch. I don’t know if anything can be done, except for competition to come in and give us more of a choice in cable service in Co-op

Director’s Viewpoint

Tony Illis City, but I thought it important to shout out and voice how many of us feel, and that is the cost of cable is too darn high. Everybody else may be silent, but I haven’t given up on protesting the $4 million or so we are spending each year on unnecessary asbestos abatement work to do with our floor tiles. We are being selectively punished by being forced to do expensive air monitoring work when there is no hazard. If there was a health hazard, why are no other communities in New York City with similar floor tiles being forced to do such work? Why just us? Silence doesn’t cut it anymore, we need our elected officials to do more than just go through the motions on this issue; We should make it clear that we will not be appeased by condescending phrases of we’re working on it. This has been going on for five years, costing us some $20 million, and we have yet to hear a legitimate explanation of why we are being punished by the city and the state. Either let us stop doing this work or make everyone do such work. What does the City of New York’s Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) say? The city DEP should not be allowed to hide within the framework of a bureau-

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. Week ly Wor ship E xper ien ces: 5:30 p.m. - Thursdays Praise Team Rehearsal 6:30 p.m. - Thursday Bible Study Sunday morning worship, 9:30 a.m. Youth Church, 9:00 a.m., 2nd through 4th Sundays. C h u r ch M ot t o: “We are ChristCentered, Family-Focused with Power and Authority.” C h u r ch M ission : To empower, educate and motivate men, women, boys and girls to reach their full potential and live abundant lives through preaching and teaching the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Come worship with us—where we honor tradition but are not bound by it! Thank you, community, for the great

outpouring in the food pantry opening! The pantry will be open at 12-2 p.m. once per month on 3rd Sundays ONLY!! J ewelr y Design C la sses for t h e Un em p loyed/P u b lic Assist a n ce R ecipients: If you are unemployed, we are taking applications for our upcoming July classes. A $35 registration fee to cover material cost is required upon acceptance. This is not only for Co-op City residents, it’s citywide. Classes meet in Mnahattan. For additional information and to receive an application, please reply through email ONLY, fatwcc@aol.com. We are not ashamed of the Gospel of Jesus Christ for it is the power of God unto salvation of everyone who believes! (Rom 1:16) What great power that is when you realize that you are not in this alone. Our witness is to God’s goodness and not our personal accomplishments. Remember, it’s never about us but always about the goodness of the Lord. —P a st or Deb or a h

cratic maze that makes them feel they can arrogantly ignore the best interests of the people of Co-op City. Mayor Bloomberg can campaign vigorously against large gulps of soda but why no word about hard working people like those in Co-op City being punished by zealous and inappropriately applied regulations. Stephen Kaufman, a former Assemblyman representing Co-op City, was responsible for conducting an extensive study, with the assistance of two former DEP Commissioners, where over 70,000 air samples were taken during flooring work here in Co-op City and there was not one case of any testing positive, which proves rather conclusively that there is no danger or health hazard, however, we are still paying $4 million a year for unnecessary work. We need to take this question, and what is obviously an injustice, based on government apathy and indifference, to the appropriate elected state and city officials. They all claim they want to represent us. Well, it’s time to hold their feet to fire and demand that they properly represent us and not simply ignore us, snubbing their noses at some 50,000 people who are suffering financially as a community because our elected officials are too busy running from photo op to photo op. Stay tuned, I’m just getting started. It’s wrong what we are being subjected to and it must stop!

Summer will be upon us this week, and we are going to be hit by a sweltering heat wave right off the bat. With such hot days ahead, it’s important to stay indoors, drink lots of fluids to prevent dehydration, and if you are out and about, please remember to wear a hat or something to shield yourself from the potentially dangerous glare of the sun. Also, extreme heat can cause tempers to be short. However, if you are aware of that, it should be less likely to cause a problem or an unnecessary confrontation. For those teens who can’t find a job during these dismal economic times, I recommend volunteering your services. There are a lot of things you can do, and a lot of less fortunate people who would be grateful and benefit from a little volunteer help. Otherwise, stay safe, go to the movies, stay cool. Also, this is the time of year where convector leaks are more widespread, so I suggest folks put aluminum pans under radiators and check on them from time to time. There is nothing more frustrating than coming home and finding leaks causing a flood in your apartment. And Management has to be more responsive to such leaks. They can’t take an attitude of just shrugging it off and saying we’ll get to it when we get to it. Give me a call at (718) 320-8035, or send me an email at tonyshome 10475@gmail.com — no attachments, please.

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

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St. Joseph’s Episcopal Anglican Church Fr. Taylor and the congregation of St. Joseph’s cordially invite you to worship with us in Co-op City at 155 Dreiser Loop, lower level, (718) 320-0844. All are welcomed. Week ly Sch ed u le: Sunday service and Sunday School are both at 9 a.m. Every 4th Sunday, our children participate in the reading of the lessons and every 5th Sunday, our young adults assist in the service. Bible study is held each Wednesday at 7 p.m. and Choir rehearsal is on Thursday at 7 p.m. We look forward to welcoming you at service on Sunday, June 24, at 9:00 a.m. C h u r ch C a len d a r : After service on Sunday, there will be a class for confirmation and new members.

F u n d r a isin g E ven t : On Saturday, June 23, day trip to Pindar Vineyards & Tanger Outlets. The trip includes a sit down luncheon at the Sound View Inn Restaurant in Long Island. Tickets are $85. Bus leaves at 8:30 a.m. from the Dreiser Loop Deli. Su m m er St or e: Opening dates to be announced. Sa ve t h e Da t e: For the church’s Annual Picnic at Pelham Bay Park on Saturday, July 28. For more information on the above events, please call the church at 718-320-0844. “It is a good thing to give thanks to the Lord, *and to sing praises to your Name, O Most High”. (Psalm 92:1) —M . C h a m b er s

Co-op City Department of Public Safety and the Riverbay Fund will set up a Collection Box at the Main Entrance to Public Safety, across from the Administrative Offices of Riverbay Corp. at 2049 Bartow Avenue. This Drive Will End on August 24, 2012.

Co-op City Times / June 23, 2012

Community Protestant Church On behalf of our Pastor, Reverend Dr. Calvin E. Owens, and our church family, welcome to Community Protestant Church, a church of love and understanding, located at 1659 East Gun Hill Road, Bronx, NY 10469; telephone: (718) 8629172. C H UR C H SC HE DUL E Sunday School - 9:00 a.m. Worship Service - 11:00 a.m. Communion Service - Every first and third Sundays Prayer Meeting and Bible Study – Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. T H E F O L L OW I NG P R O G R AM S AR E AT T H E C H UR C H ’S ANNE X: 2053 ASC H L O O P NOR T H (C O-O P C I T Y) 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.

OT H E R SC H E DUL E D E VE NT S: DO ROT H Y NO R W O O D AT C P C Today, Saturday, June 23rd at 5:00 p.m. - The Voices of CPC presents World Famous Traditional Gospel Star DOROTHY NORWOOD, along with the Voices of CPC and Reverend Mary Freeman, IN CONCERT at Community Protestant Church. Donation: $35 in advance; $40 at the door. For tickets, call (718) 862-9172 or (718) 994-5761. Tomorrow, June 24 at 11:00 a.m. – Youth Day celebrated at Community Protestant. All children and youth in the community are cordially invited to attend this special service and to bring their parents with them. Our theme for the service: “Fatherly Advice.” Wednesday, July 11 - Friday, July 13 – Delaware Delight and More Tour sponsored by the Shepherd’s Ministry. Enjoy deluxe accommodations at the Dover

Hotel; optional afternoon/evening in Ocean City; shopping spree; Crabfeast at the Old Mill Crab House; Buffet lunch at Dover Downs; 2 breakfasts; baggage handling and transportation. Cost per person: $395/double; $497/single. For additional information and/or reservations, call (718) 994-5761 or (718) 6522906. Saturday, July 21 – Sunday, July 22 – CPC Tours’ Annual Lobsterfest Weekend at the Nordic Lodge, home of the Giant Viking Buffet. Include shopping at Clinton Crossing Outlets, evening at Mohegan Sun Casino, hotel accommodations, transportation. Cost: $325/single; $265/double; $255/triple. For additional information and/or reservations, call (718) 671-1182. Saturday, August 18th – Nurses Ministry’s Annual Shopping Spree to Reading, Pa. (Vanity Fair and Burlington Outlets). Bus departs 7:30 a.m. from

Church Annex (2053 Asch Loop North, Co-op City). Donation: $43. For tickets and/or additional information, call (718) 671-7935 or (718) 671-1754. A FANTAST I C R AF F L E W I T H FANTAST I C P R I Z E S! The Women’s Day Committee is sponsoring an incredible raffle: 1st prize – a 40 inch TV; 2nd prize – a 32 inch TV. For just $5 per raffle or the bargain price of 5 raffles for $20, here’s your chance to win a remarkable prize. The drawing will be held on July 29. Winners need not be present. Don’t be left out. Stop by their table after service and pick up your raffle tickets. The doors of Community Protestant Church are open to all to worship and fellowship with Christian believers of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. You are cordially invited to come in, join in and receive your blessing. E va n G . M it ch ell —E

Building 33 Association Rev. Dr. Robert A. Smith, Jr., Pastor; Lady Theresa M. Smith, co-founder; Rev. McMillian, Assistant Pastor, and the Church of the Savior family extend an invitation to every person to worship with us. We are a non-denominational, interracial, inter-cultural, intergenerational fellowship of believers. We care about you, not your W2. We are not church as usual. Come as you are, we leave the judging to God. The Church of the Savior family extends love and affirmation to the Co-op City community; A warm welcome awaits you!! We love you for who you are, not what you have. Please call us at 718-320-0002 or 917-734-4058 for more information. Do you want a place that allows you to meet the living God? Do you want to be connected to people who care about you not what you have on or how much money you make? A special seat and friend awaits you. Church of the Savior is located at 120 DeKruif Place – street level, (under Building #7 near Dreiser Loop). Take the 38 to Dreiser Loop and DeKruif Pl. Our mailing address is: P.O. Box 86, Bronx,

NY 10475. Su n d a y M or n ing Sch ed u le: Adult Bible Study – 9:15 a.m. Divine Worship - 10:30 a.m. Come and be blessed, we want an opportunity to love you. See you in church. Our children’s Sunday School will teach and nurture your child/children in the word of God. All sessions are during worship service. Dr. Sm it h ’s Ser m on Top ic: “High Risk, but Delivered Anyway.” R e a d in g fr om S a cr e d Scr ip t u r e: Romans 5:6-8. Week ly Act ivit y – Bereavement Support Group meets Monday evenings at 6:30 p.m. Are you grieving the loss of a loved one? Come, our arms and hearts are open to you. God bless you! Join us Tuesday evening, 6:30 p.m. Dr. Smith will be teaching a special Bible Study on the gift of the Holy Spirit and its transformation power in our thinking, relationship with the living God and seeing God’s plan and purpose for our lives. Join us. Everyone is welcome. Each Thursday at 10:00 a.m., Channel

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

in donating or receiving food, please call her at 718-925-5052. Upcoming invitations to the community: Saturday, October 6 - Church 10th Anniversary, Eastwood Manor, Bronx, NY. Rev. Dr. Calvin O. Butts, Senior Pastor Abyssinian Church, Harlem, NY Speaker. Tickets: $80. Thought of the Week: “Don’t count the things you do, do the things that count.” —R ev. Dr. R ob er t A. Sm it h, J r.

Co-op City Times / June 23, 2012

Looking at the big picture I'm writing this week because I believe Director’s credit is due where it is deserved and our management company, and especially Herbert Freedman, should be recognized for the tireless effort to bring a successful 35-year HUD guaranteed loan closer to reality. And most important, this loan will be for $600 million at a low, fixed interest rate, thus saving shareholders $152 million in annual interest payments. Mr. Freedman and other Riverbay officials showed persistence, determination, and would not give up during an extended period of negotiations, where at times it didn't look like a go, to get us to the point where last week the Board of Directors unanimously approved the next step in moving forward to secure this monumental and historic loan. The facts of the loan are we will have a 35-year mortgage that will be fully paid off at the end of its term at a 3.5% interest rate, resulting in a savings of over $9 million a year over the loan from New York Community Bank. It is estimated that the HUD-guaranteed Wells Fargo mortgage will save shareholders approximately $14.3 million over the next 20 months, and then, $10 to $12 million per year through 2026, for a total savings of $152 million between now and 2026. That's something to celebrate and great news for Co-op City. And remember, HUD's 223F program,

which offers low interest 35-year loan guarantees insured by FHA, was originally only available to rentals and did not include condos or cooperatives, such as Co-op City. Only after many, many meetings, with Management working together with Wells Fargo, and petitioning HUD, was Co-op City able to qualify for this loan, which is ahead of schedule to become final before the Sept. 15, 2012 deadline established by New York Community Bank as a "window" for Riverbay to refinance its current mortgage. In my time on the Board, I have learned to view developments in Co-op City in terms of an ongoing narrative and not become preoccupied with any snapshot moment telling a whole story. Our success story, despite many challenges and much adversity, really began during the summer of 2003 when five of our eight garages were deemed unsafe and ordered closed by the City of New York. We didn't have the money to make the repairs, and at that time, we also didn't have the funds to make our mortgage payments to the State of New York's Housing Finance Agency. Plus, the state claimed we owed $150 million in alleged arrearages to the state for construction repairs where there was absolutely no proof that we did, and in fact, didn't.

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Pentecostal Tabernacle The Pentecostal Tabernacle invites everyone to worship service every Sunday morning at 120 Benchley Pl., Building 24, Bronx, N.Y. 10475. Sunday School for all age groups begins at 10:30 a.m. Midday service starts at 11:45 a.m. Wednesday evening prayer meeting start at 7:30 p.m. Bible study every Friday evening at 7:30 p.m. Focus: The End Time, we are moving toward a grand finale. Therefore, be ye also ready: for in an hour as he think not the son of man cometh. Matthew 24:44 Then shall the kingdom of heaven be like unto ten virgins, which took their lamps, and went forth to meet the bridegroom. And five of them were wise and five were foolish. They that were foolish took their lamps and took no oil with them, but the wise took oil in their vessels with their lamps. While the bridegroom tarried, they all slumber and slept. And at midnight there was a cry made, behold, the bridegroom cometh; go ye out to meet him. Then all those virgins arose and trimmed their lamps. And the foolish said unto the wise, give us of your oil, for our lamps are gone out. But the wise answered, saying, not so; lest there be not enough for us and you, but go ye rather to them that sell, and buy for yourselves. And while they went the bridegroom came; and they that were ready went in with him to the marriage and the door was shut. Afterward came also the other virgins, saying, Lord, Lord, open to us but he answered and said, verily I say unto you I know you not. Watch therefore, for he knows neither the day nor the hour wherein the son of man cometh. (Matthew 25:1-13) We must remain vigilant and be aware of the times in which we live, for the son of man will soon return in an hour that we think not. We must give ourselves to prayer and patiently studying the word of God. For further information, call (718) 324-0334 or 718—R ev. R . Sib b lies 320-4218.

Sunday, June 24—Bingo game in Room 39 at 1:30 p.m. Admission is $3. Everyone is invited to come. Refreshments served. Tuesday, June 26—Going to Atlantic City Showboat Casino. Price is $30. Rebate is $25 slot play. Pick-up time 8:00 a.m. at our 3 usual bus stops--Einstein Center, Asch Loop (back of library) and Dreiser Loop. Always have picture I.D. card with you. Wednesday, June 27—Bingo game in Room 39 at 1 p.m. for members only and guest. Admission is $2. Refreshment served Thursday, July 12—Brauhaus, Pomona, N.Y. Price is $58. Plenty of food, bingo game, swimming and gift shop. Dinner in the dining room. Menu-roast beef, roast chicken, Tilapia. Pick-up time is 8 a.m. at our 3 usual bus stops. ALL PAYMNENT MUST BE PAID BY

JUNE 28. Wednesday, August 15—Crab Shanty in City Island. Price is $18 for members only. Time is 1 p.m. Menuwhole lobster, broiled or fried shrimps, broiled or fried filet of Sole, BBQ-chicken and ribs, chicken parmigiana, and snow crab legs. Tuesday, November 13—The Fiesta in Woodridge, N.J. for International Jamboree. Price is $60 which includes great music, comedy act and more. Menu is chicken Francese, roast beef, and filet of Sole, veg., pot., and special dessert, also a glass of wine, coffee, tea and soda. For more information, call Ann or Mary at 718-3799613 or come to 135 Einstein Center, Room 39, at 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. or call Mary at 718-379-4899. —M a r y P illa Good health to all.

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Building 17 Association Building 17 Executive Board would like to thank all cooperators for their support for this past year. Thank you to all Management personnel who came to our monthly meetings and enlightened us with their expertise, from the General Manager, Public Safety, CSO, and Risk Management. We welcomed our new cooperators to the meeting. Thank you so much for coming. We also expressed condolences to the bereaved, and get well prayers for the sick and shut-ins. June 11th was our last meeting until September. Have a good summer, stay healthy and safe. See you in September. —J am es Pa yne

Fortunately, we were able to obtain a $480 million refinancing with New York Community Bank which literally saved Co-op City from becoming state-subsidized housing where we would no longer have the community we know and love, and instead be at the complete whim of state bureaucrats. The New York Community Bank loan allowed us to pay off HFA, we were able to get HFA to eliminate the alleged arrearages we owed, plus we were able to begin long needed repairs to our infrastructure, including implementation of new windows in every building, as well as new elevators. Perhaps most important, we were able to construct our own cogeneration plant to give us energy self-sufficiency, as well as achieve incredible savings in energy costs, which freed money to be used in other crucial areas where without those funds we would have needed higher carrying charge increases. The cogeneration plant in Co-op City is a tremendous achievement, an unprecedented success, and it stands proof positive of major accomplishments we have undertaken. Yes, there are kinks from time to time, and adjustments need to be made, but we are continually moving forward and the day will not be far off where we will actually be able to sell excess electricity in order to generate more revenue for Co-op City and those who live here.

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Church of the New Vision Pastor Anne L. Palmore and the congregation of the Church of the New Vision extend a warm and friendly invitation to everyone to worship with us every Sunday at 8:00 a.m. or 11:00 a.m. We are a church where inspirational messages from the Word of God, the Bible, are delivered every Sunday morning. The church is designed to meet the spiritual needs of our community by offering anointed singing and preaching, and a general atmosphere of Christian love and 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 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. followed by Bible Teaching from 8:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Be with us to learn the truth from the Word of God. L ist of P r ogr a ms a n d E vent s: Adult Sunday School is from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Youth Sunday School is also from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Holy Communion is served the first Sunday of the month. Youth Sunday takes place on the second Sunday of the month. Missionary Sunday takes place on the third Sunday of the month. Memorial Sunday (Men’s Day) takes place on the fourth Sunday of the month. Seniors’ Sunday takes place on the fifth Sunday of the month. Singles’ Ministry meets every third

Tuesday evening of the month at 6:00 p.m. Next Generation Choir & Club meets 1st & 2nd Friday of the month at 6:30 p.m. Seniors’ Ministry meets 1st Wednesday of the month at 11:00 a.m. Mid-day Bible Study meets every Tuesday afternoon from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. The Usher Board is sponsoring a bus trip of the African American History tour of Washington, DC on Saturday, July 14. The trip includes Martin Luther King Memorial, Martin Luther King Civil Rights Museum, African Art Museum and a visit to the White House. In addition, a buffet lunch at the Old Country Café. Adults: $110, children $95, a deposit of $30 is now due. For further information, contact Sis. Yolanda Brightman at (718) 671-8746.

Come join New Vision’s “Partners in Reading Program” every Sunday afternoon from 1:15 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. Students in Grades 1 through 8 discover the joy of reading while exploring and improving their literacy levels through small groups and reading partners. Parents, we encourage you to bring your children to benefit from this free program, taught by trained professionals. Registration is ongoing. You could contact the church at the number listed below. The Church of the New Vision is located at 115 Einstein, Bronx, NY 10415; Telephone: (718) 671-8146 or (718) 3200409. Our mailing address is: P.O. Box 153031, Bronx, NY 10475 Please visit our website at www.churchofnewvision.com. —C a r ole Ha que

Co-op City Baptist Church Rev. Dr. Sheldon E. Williams and the Co-op City Baptist Church family invite you to join us tomorrow for worship service at 8:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Sunday School for children and adults is held at 9:15 a.m. We invite you to worship, study, and pray with us. The Co-op City Baptist Church is located at 135 Einstein Loop, Room 50 (lower level). Our telephone number is 718-320-3774. Visit us on the web at www.coopcitybaptistchurch.org. Mid-week worship service, Bible study classes and prayer services is on hiatus for the summer. These programs will resume in September. Tomorrow, Sunday, June 24, Children’s Day will be celebrated at our 11 a.m. service in the Einstein Center, Room 45. We invite the community fam-

ily to come and support the children of our church on this glorious occasion. The theme for the day is “And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what the will of God is, that which is good, acceptable and perfect,” based on Romans 12:2. You are invited to go fishing, “Fishing on a Mission with Jesus.” Preschool to adults are invited to take part in this funfilled Bible program to be held on June 25 to July 6, from 6 to 8 p.m. We invite you to come and learn how to cast your line to become “fishers of men for Jesus.” To register for additional information about Vacation Bible School, call 718-320-3774. On Saturday, October 6, we will celebrate our Pastor’s 20th Pastoral Anniversary at the Greentree Country

Club at 12 p.m. The Greentree is located at 538 Davenport Ave, New Rochelle, NY. The guest speaker will be Rev. Dr. James A. Thornton, Pastor of Salem Missionary Baptist Church, Brooklyn, NY. For tickets information, call 718671-1918, 718-320-1825. On Saturday, July 28, the church will hold its annual picnic. The picnic will be held at Quassy Amusement Park in Middlebury, CT. Adult donation is $55, children ages 3-12 will be $30 and children under 3 are free. This is an all-inclusive trip with an unlimited buffet, rides, access to the beach and live gospel music. The bus will leave at 10:30 a.m. from in front of the church. For tickets or additional information, call 718-671-1918, 718-320-3893, or 718-320-3774. Fashionable shoes and Philly cheese

steaks – what could these two items possibly have in common, you might ask? It’s the Philadelphia Premium Outlet in Philadelphia, PA. The Scholarship Ministry invites you to join them on Saturday, October 27. Ticket price is $45. The bus will leave from the Emigrant Savings Bank located at Asch Loop and Bartow Ave at 7:30 a.m. sharp! For tickets or additional information, call 718379-0541, 718-671-7507, 718-671-1918 or 718-320-3774. The Co-op City Baptist Church exists to glorify God and to establish a living community of people who follow the teachings of Jesus the Christ through worship, prayer, bible study and fellowship. We seek to meet the spiritual and physical needs of the church through ministry. —H a t t ie L . L u ca s

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

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14 I have rejoiced in the way of Your testimonies, as much as in all riches. 15 I will meditate on Your precepts, and contemplate Your ways. 16 I will delight myself in Your statutes; I will not forget Your Word. I nvit a t ion s: Our Sweet Hour of Prayer will be today at 3 p.m. Every Sunday, I offer a class for Sunday School at 10 a.m., followed by Worship Service at 11 a.m. Every 3rd Sunday following the morning worship, we serve Holy

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

Co-op City Times / June 23, 2012

Bartow

Einstein

Dreiser

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

Library 9:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., Rm. 49

Bingo 11a.m., Room 31

Dominoes 10 a.m., Rm. 45

Dominoes 2 p.m., Rm. 25

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

Word Games 9:30 – 11 a.m., Rm. 31

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

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

Card Games 2–4 p.m., Room 25

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

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

Dominoes: 10 a.m., Rm. 49

Bingo: 10 a.m., Rm. 31

Word Games: 9:30 –11:30 a.m., Rm. 31

Bingo: 1 p.m., Rm. 49

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

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

Dominoes: 10 a.m., Rm. 45

Wed., June 27

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

Stay Well Exercise: 10 a.m., Room 31 Line Dancing 11:00 am - 12:30 pm, Rm. 31 Dominoes: 2:30 p.m., Rm. 25 Word Games: 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., Rm. 31 Bingo: 2 p.m., Rm. 25 Blood Pressure: 1st & 3rd Wed., 9–10 a.m., Rm. 31 Card Games: 2-4 p.m., Rm. 25

Thurs., June 28

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

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

Fri., June 29

Tues., June 26

Mon., June 25

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

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

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

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

Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session: 9:30 – 10:30 a.m., Rm. 7 Alert & Alive: 10:3011:30 a.m., Rm. 7 Mixed Cultural Dance: 10:30-11:30 a.m., Aud. B Mind Teasers: 1:15 pm 2:15 p.m., Aud. B Tuesday Movie w/popcorn: 2-4 p.m., Rm. 7

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

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

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Roast turkey leg w/cranberry sauce Red bliss potatoes Brussels sprouts

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

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Upcoming Events/Trips (NE W ) – Te r r a cot t a Wa r r ior s NY E xh ib i t @ t h e Dis c ove r y T i m e s Sq u a r e M u seu m – Monday, June 25th - $20 includes roundtrip transportation/lunch. Must arrive at location by 11:30 a.m. Direct from China, discover the legend behind the authentic terracotta soldiers with a fascinating journey back to the days of China’s first Emperor. Pick-ups: Bartow, 9:00 a.m.; Dreiser, 9:15 a.m. & Einstein, 9:30 a.m. (Only 20 seats available; No Refunds.) W O O DBUR Y C O M M O NS – Tuesday, June 26th; $13, includes transportation/boxed lunch. Pick-ups: Bartow, 8:30 a.m.; Dreiser, 8:45 a.m. and Einstein, 9:00 a.m. (Only 18 seats available). E m p ir e C a sin o – Wednesday, June 27th; $3 - Trip includes roundtrip transportation/boxed lunch. Pick-ups: Bartow - 10:00 a.m.; Einstein – 10:15 a.m.; Dreiser – 10:30 a.m. (No refunds) SOLD OUT WAIT LIST ONLY! Wa l-M a r t – Friday, June 29th - $12 – Includes transportation/boxed lunch. Pick-ups: Bartow – 8:30 a.m.; Dreiser 8:45 a.m. & Einstein - 9:00 a.m. SOLD OUT, WAIT LIST ONLY! No Bowling Until Further Notice SH O P R I T E - Monday, July 2, $3 per person - 2 hours. Pick-ups: Einstein - 9:00 a.m.; Bartow - 9:15 a.m. and Dreiser - 9:30 a.m. E m p ir e C a sin o – Tuesday, July 3, $3 per person. Trip includes round trip /boxed lunch, Pick-ups: Einstein, 10:00 a.m., Bartow - 10:15 a.m. and Dreiser 10:30 a.m. NO REFUNDS. W E DNE S DAY, J ULY 4 - AL L J AS A O F F I C E S a n d L UN C H R O O M S C L O S E D! PAL I SADE S M AL L – Thursday, July 5, $10. Trip includes round trip transportation/boxed lunch. Pick-ups: Bartow - 9:00 a.m.; Dreiser - 9:15 a.m. and Einstein - 9:30 a.m. NO REFUNDS. FAI RWAY – Friday, July 6, $3 per

person. Trip includes round trip transportation. Pick-ups: NEW TIME, Bartow - 10:00 a.m.; Einstein - 10:15 and Dreiser - 10:30. No refunds. NE W – Join JASA for a trip to Pindar Vineyard for wine tasting, Soundview Inn Restaurant for a scrumptious meal & Tanger Riverhead for your shopping pleasure in Long Island – Monday, July 23rd - $65. Transportation - 54 seat Motor Coach. Itinerary: Pindar Vineyard for wine tasting, 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; Soundview Inn Restaurant, 1:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. & Tanger Outlet Riverhead, 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Bus pick-ups: Bartow, 8:00 a.m.; Dreiser, 8:15 a.m. & Einstein, 8:30 a.m. (No refunds). All payments must be in by Thursday, July 19th. W E I G H T M ANAG E M E NT SUP P O R T G R O UP – Mondays, 10:00 a.m., Bartow Avenue, Room 25, every Monday. Maintaining a healthy weight is not easy, but with knowledge and practice it can be. Come join the Weight Management Support Group to learn techniques and information that can help you maintain a healthy lifestyle. C a r e give r S u p p or t G r ou p - A Caregiver Support Group can offer an atmosphere of understanding and support for caregivers to discuss issues and concerns. Whether you care for a loved one from a distance or in your home, you are most welcome. The group meets every other Tuesday at: 2049 Bartow Ave., Rm. 31 from 1-2 p.m. The support group is facilitated by a social worker. If you have any questions, please contact JASA at 718-3202066. DI SABI L I T Y SUPP O RT / SO C I AL I Z AT I O N GRO UP – The group meets every 1st Friday of the month. For more information, contact John Sullivan at 718671-2090 (Ext. 3010). Transportation is provided if available.

Co-op City Times / June 23, 2012

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AARP Chapter #4997 F YI : During the recent legislative session, AARP fought to restore funding and preserve protections in programs important to New Yorkers age 50+. The 201213 State budget restores $30.6 million to Elderly Pharmaceutical Insurance Coverage (EPIC) by reinstating copayment assistance for most of the program’s 300,000 enrollees. For details, go to www.aarp.org/ny. Get well wishes to Ellie Acker. NOT E : To our sick, on the mend and shut-in members, and those bereaved members, please know that you are in our prayers. Contact Frances Wilson, Good & Welfare Coordinator, 718-671-5493. 2012 TO UR AC T I VI T I E S July 19 – Warm Daddy’s: Live Blues & Jazz (Phila., PA) – trip includes a delicious Southern-style dinner and show and a 5-hour stay at the Sugar House Casino w/bonus of the day — $95/person Bus departure is 9:30 a.m. from Asch Loop (in front of the library) – contact Daisy, 718-671-3241. August 9 – Triple lobsters w/ “HuKeLau” in Chicopee (MA) – trip includes 3 lobsters/person (w/a takehome bag if you can’t eat all 3) or prime rib; and the famous live Hawaiian Show…$93/person…contact Delores, 718-379-2176. Sept. 12 – 14 – Washington, DC: Narrated tour of Washington w/a licensed local guide – trip includes Martin Luther King Memorial, Korean, Vietnam, Lincoln, Jefferson and National World

War II Memorials; Smithsonian Museums – including National Gallery of Art, National Museum of American & Natural History; Admission to the International Spy Museum; and much more; 2 breakfasts & 2 dinners; $470/person, double; $645/single; $461/person triple (trip insurance available) – contact Daisy, 718-671-3241. Oct. 15-17 – Rocking Horse Resort w/a stop at Monticello Raceway Casino (on the way) – trip includes dinner & live entertainment and dancing after check-in; complete resort activities including indoor/outdoor pool; horseback riding; hayride; games, contests and prizes during the day; and much more; 5 meals w/coffee, tea & cake all day…$349/person, double; $409/single; $343/person, triple – contact Jean, 718379-3742. Dec. 30, 2012 – Jan. 1, 2013: New Year’s Eve Masquerade Ball at the Desmond – includes a stop at the Sands Casino w/$30 slot play & $5 food or leisure time in Bethlehem (PA); after a full breakfast buffet, choice of activities for the day; NYE Masquerade Ball w/Open Bar & Surf & Turf Dinner; masquerade masks, noise makers, entertainment, music & dancing; New Year’s Day Brunch & show...$524/person, double; $634 single; $514/person triple; $28/person travel insurance available; $100 deposit person ($128 deposit/person if taking the insurance)…contact Delores, 718-379-2176.

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AT T E NT I O N! Our Dreiser Clubroom 19 will continue to be open during the summer months of July and August, 4 days a week (closed Wednesdays) for board and card games. Come join in the fun! A W I L DW O O D (NJ ) SE AF O O D F E AST ! Sept. 24-27 (4 day/3 nights). Price $370/double and $450/single. Package includes 3 full breakfasts, 3 dinners including one All You Can Eat Seafood Feast Buffet, featuring a DJ for a fun-filled evening of musical entertainment, plus one more All You Can Eat Casino Buffet dinner, and then another fantastic dinner at a local waterfront restaurant. Also, you’ll receive a Welcome Party Pak and a trip to an Atlantic City casino with a bonus package. We’ll visit the Washington Street Mall for shopping, the Historic Town of Smithville Village with over 40 quaint shops, and then stop at Wildwood’s Famous boardwalk. However, enroute home, there will be a 2nd visit to an Atlantic City casino with a bonus package. A deposit of $100 due IMMEDIATELY - followed by $100 payments: June 20th, July 20th, and FINAL payment of $70 due August 10th. (Contacts: Eleanora Jones, 718-671-5707/Harman.) F.Y.I . The AARP Driver Safety (1 day) Class will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 10th from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. in the RETIREES’ clubroom 19, at 177 Dreiser Loop, Bronx, NY 10475. The fees are: $17 for AARP members/$19 for nonmembers. Your check/ money order is to be addressed to AARP. All interested parties should call Mr. Eugene Hunter at

718-379-0377 (Mondays and Thursdays, 1-5 p.m.) for reservations. T H E AT R E C O M M I T T E E : All program prices include transportation. (Van5:45 p.m. on Dreiser Loop) *Sun., June 24th, 7:00 p.m. – NATALIE COLE – Lehman College $81. After 3:00 p.m. on Thursdays, see Committee members in Clubroom 19. After 6 p.m., any questions regarding Theatre shows, call 718-324-7847 or 718-671-8637. G O O D AND W E L FAR E : Our heartfelt condolences are extended to the family of Rev. Howard Breedy who passed away on June 7th. We were deeply saddened to hear of your loss and our thoughts are with you. We send get well wishes to Shirley Ward-El, Ellie Acker and Geneva Lindsey who were in various hospitals and fortunately, they are now at home recovering and getting their strength back. We support all of our members on the mend and send warm and bright wishes for a speedy recovery and a subsequent long and healthy life. “ Sending a little sunshine to sprinkle in your day, reminding you that you’re thought of in a warm and special way!” Contact Elinor Gordon at 718-3798755 regarding illnesses and bereavements. The RETIREES wish our members and friends a very safe fun-filled summer. See you in September! “ Goodbyes are not forever. Goodbyes are not the end. They simply mean I’ll miss you until we meet again!” —C la u d et t e Da vis

Co-op City Times / June 23, 2012

Reflections by Rabbi Solomon I. Berl Spiritual Leader of Young Israel Synagogue Nature and the human world follow a pattern of contrasts that offers us perspective on life. Fall is beautiful with the glorious color of trees changing. Winter is lovely with icicles, gentle snow, skiing and frolicking in the crisp air. Spring is a delight with budding flowers, and summer is a joy with the warm and healing rays of the sun. Of course, there are rain and storms and blizzards, but remember there are these other effects as well. Put it in perspective. All is beautiful in its own time. This is also true of human nature. There is hate, but there is also love. There is anger and forgiveness.

There are misdeeds and good deeds. When you have a mishap, remember that it could have been worse. A man came home from the office, kissed his wife, then stood back and said, “Oh, boy, something terrible has happened, hasn’t it? She said, “Yes.” He said, “I’ve had nothing but bad news all day long. Can’t you tell me any good news?” She replied, “Yes, I can. We have four beautiful children, right?” He agreed. “Well,” she said, “Three of them didn’t break a leg today.” When seen in perspective, all of life has meaning and beauty.

Einstein Cancer Fund Tuesday July 10th — Foxwoods Casino. There has been a change in the casino bonus package. You will receive a $15 slot play and $15 food voucher. The cost per person is $33. Time of pick-up is 8 a.m. starting at Einstein Loop, followed by Asch Loop and Dreiser Loop. Don’t forget your casino card and a photo I.D. Sa t u r d a y, Sep t em b er 8t h , our annual raffle luncheon at the Seashore Restaurant at 12:30 p.m. The cost per person is $48 and includes a choice of broiled filet of sole, broiled or grilled salmon, fried shrimps or scampi, chicken parmesan, prime rib, roast of beef, and barbequed chicken or ribs or a combination of both. There will be an appetizer, salad, pasta, potatoes, beverages and a special strawberry cake. As always, your contributions of gift cards in the range of $5 to $25 from vendors are gratefully accepted for the success of the luncheon.

Everyone will receive a raffle ticket which enables all to go home with a gift. Come spend an afternoon of good food, fun, and friendly atmosphere and companionship. Wed n esd a y, O ct ob er 24 - Foxwoods Theatre and Casino for a tribute to Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, “ $57. Casino bonus $10 and $10 food voucher. Waiting list only. All who have made deposits, please start sending in your balance of the payments by September 21st. For the above trips, please call Mildred at 718-320-0288, Loretta at 718-6712958 or Lydia at 718-671-3005. You can call us in the morning hours up to 12 p.m. or in the evening after 5 p.m., Monday through Saturday. For memorial cards, please call Loretta. Our prayers of good health and healings are wished to all. Stay safe. —Lyd ia R u a s

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

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Traditional Synagogue The Traditional Synagogue of Co-op City, Young Israel of Baychester, Section 5 (new address) at Bldg. 27B at 120 Erdman Place (behind the lobby), welcomes you to pray with them. Tel. for the Shule (same old number) 1-718-379-6920. Not e: Office hours are on Thursday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and on Sunday, we are here from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Please honor your Yiskor pledges. Your support is greatly appreciated. Candle lighting on Friday, June 29, is before 8:13 p.m. Shabbat ends today, Saturday, June 23 at 9:14 p.m. Men you are needed for a Minyon. A Minyon is the number of men needed to read the Torah. The important number needed is 10. Please be counted as part of the 10 men and make the Minyon. You will be doing a Mitzvah (a good deed). Thank you! The community is always welcome to attend our various functions and enjoy a great day of fun and friendship. C om in g E ven ts: Saturday, June 23 at 9:00 a.m. – Morning Services at 9 a.m. Sunday, July 1 at 1:00 p.m. – Let us gather for another fun filled afternoon of Bingo sponsored by the Sisterhood. Admission is $3/person. The cost includes

snacks and refreshments. Come one, come all and enjoy! Sunday, July 15 at 1 p.m., let us gather once again for Bingo sponsored by the Synagogue. Admission is 43/person. The cost includes snacks and refreshments. Come and enjoy! G ood a n d Welfa r e: Do you need a tree certificate sent “in Honor” or “in Memory” of a special occasion or a condolence? For information, you can call Mimi at 1-347-427-4526 and we can accommodate you. If you are feeling under the weather, we wish you all a speedy and painless recovery in double quick time. Celebrating her birthday on June 29th is Sharon Abel. You can imagine that we all wish Sharon a very happy birthday with many more to come. Happy birthday to Mimi on the celebration of her birthday and Independence Day on July 4th. May she enjoy many, many more. Thank you, Men’s Club, for sponsoring the beautiful Kiddush for Father’s Day on Saturday, June 16. P lea se! Support the Synagogue. We always need your help. Thank you. Shalom! M ir ia m E velyn Ber lofsky —M

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 servic-

es 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.

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

show a movie.. For r eser va t ion s, ca ll: Marty (718) 671-7809; Gary (718) 671-8424; or Bruce (718) 320-2234. PLEASE NOTE PICK-UP TIMES HAVE CHANGED P ick -u p st op s: Einstein Loop, 8:15 a.m.; Asch Loop, 8:20 a.m.; Dreiser Loop, 8:25 a.m. Everyone is invited to all our functions. We hope you will join us. Shalom! —Br u ce G it elson

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

Please bring your children so that they too may learn about good health practices in our children’s corner. The children’s corner will be supervised by NYS certified educator Johanina DeMore who will also be signing up for the Vacation Bible School. The program promises to be hands on and exciting, proven strategies to engage children will be used. We believe that faith in God means sharing of His blessings and the health message. Today, June 23, there will be a spiritual emphasis on health with a full day of programming at the church. Lunch will be served. On July 9th, our Vacation Bible School will begin and last until July 14th. The hours are from 9:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m. A flea market will be held on July 15. C o-op C ity SDA Bet ter Living Hea lth & Fitness E duca tion Center

Children’s Exercise Program, Sundays, 11:00 — 12:00 p.m.; Free Adult Exercise Program, Sundays, 12:00 p.m. —1:00 p.m.; Free We h a ve a n a ct ive Disa b ilit ies M in istr y. Our church is designed with the disabled in mind. Please ask us about disabilities fact sheets featuring information for children and adults. Please tell us how we may best accommodate your needs. Br ea d Minist r y…Pick up on Saturdays between (2:30 p.m.—3:30 p.m.) Please take one for a neighbor. Used C lothes Dr ive: The Children’s Department of Co-op City SDA are requesting donations for either used or new children’s clothing to be given to the needy in the community. Weekly Wednesda y P r a yer M eeting at 7:30 p.m.

Sa tur da y Sabbath Worship Services, 9:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Afternoon Bible Studies at 3:00 p.m. Children’s Story Hour every 3rd Sabbath of each month at 3:00 p.m. Adventist Youth program at 5:00 p.m. A pot luck luncheon is usually served after services on Sabbath in our fellowship hall. Please join us in refreshments and fellowship. The Co-op City SDA Church is located at 1010 Baychester Ave., Bronx, NY 10475. Pastor Okezie Erondu can be reached at 718-320-0518. You can reach us on the web at www.CoopCitySDAChurch.org. I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly. John 10:10, New King James Version (NKJV) —Cher yl C . Silver a

Iglesia Cristiana Marcos 16:15 Pastor Fernando Figueroa and Pastor Thomas Garrett and the congregation of Iglesia Cristiana Marcos extend an invitation for you to come together and celebrate the day that the Lord has made, worshipping his precious and holy name. GOD GAVE M AN T HE EARTH TO ENJ OY - NOT TO DE STROY “The earth is the Lord’s and the fullness thereof” He gave it to man as a Gift of His Love So all men might live as He hoped that they would, Sharing together all things that were good... But man only destroyed” the good earth of God” -

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

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

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

10% DISCOUNT

(except vacuums and lamps)

Fully Insured NYC License #1233497

Call 718.792.2655 10/22

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DR. STEVE’S APPLIANCE REPAIR

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

EMERGENCY SERVICE

FREE VALANCE & INSTALLATION NEW WINDOWS? Removal & Re-installation of any types of Blinds Quality work! Lowest Prices in Town! Repair Closet Doors and much more! Call Mike at: 718-974-1290

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

CO-OP SALES

CO-OP SALES BLINDS!

L & L APPLIANCE REPAIR

- Grout & Carpet Cleaning E the

— since 1969 —

Vertical, Mini, Wood, Pleats

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

(except vacuums)

718.792.2655

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

We BEAT Any Quote!

1-800-479-2667

Co-op City Resident Specials

Cleaning Service - Windows

Car Service

GEORGE’S CLEAN WINDOWS Professional Window Cleaning • FAST RELIABLE SERVICE

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Cell:

EMERGENCY SERVICE

L&L APPLIANCE REPAIR

718.792.2655

LIMIT — One Coupon Per Person

10/22

1-203-482-6337

4/20/13

WINDOW WASHING, etc. $5 Per Window • $2 Extra w/Guard

Present This Coupon (except vacuums/lamps)

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

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

$20 OFF

lim in a t e Bu gs

B r ea E a sy

1-800-479-2667

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

NEW STYLE BLINDS

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

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Call TASA: 1. 64 6 .7 12 . 70 70

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Co-op City Times / June 23, 2012

CLASSIFIEDS

Co-op City Times • cctimes@riverbaycorp.com

Clock Repair

Floors

Franklin Clock Shop • • • Work Guaranteed! Mon. - Sat. 11 am - 4 pm

200 Hamilton Ave., White Plains, NY 10601 EXPERT REPAIR ON CLOCKS FREE ESTIMATES ON WALK IN REPAIRS HOME SERVICE ON GRANDFATHER CLOCKS Call for Appointment

914.682.8068 914.843.6487

Moving

M & M FLOORS

Hardwood floors installed - Sanding & Refinishing. Polyurethane, Fabulon & Moisture Cure Finishes. Staining in all colors. Free estimates. 10% Co-op City resident discount.

Call Mike. (718) 792-0024

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Handyman 7/14

HANDYMAN

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

Computer Consultant, Sales & Repair

Access Computer Consultants

Fast Service Cell:

Service • Repair • Instruction

(917) 346-0862

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RENT A HUBBIE “We Are Your All Purpose Men”

• Painting • General Maintenance • Install Co-op City Blinds 6/30 • Professional Moving Jobs • Appliance Connections & Disconnections

For Free Estimate & for an Appointment please call:

Call (718) 473-0772

SULAIMAN

Free Telephone Consultation $25/Hour Field Service Professional, Knowledgeable and Courteous Service

24-Hours a day / 7 days a week

MICROSOFT CERTIFIED PROFESSIONALS

FREE Phone Consultation

646-326-2676

Call: Ava ila ble: Au th en t ic Up gr a de Vist a to W in dows 7

Trucking Corp.

914. 423. 1773

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

Building Management Companies Welcome to Enquire! 9/29

Painting

Home Improvement

A-1 PAINTING PLUS

Dataway Computers, Inc. $40 Field Service

RUBBISH REMOVAL

347-705-2991

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Networking, Maintenance, Repair

R O N ’S

MOVING Low Low Rates Residential/Commercial Local & Long Distance NO Extra Charge for Stairs, Weekends or Holidays. FREE Mattress Covers Flat Rate/Free Estimates NYSDOT #T-35528 USDOT #1060058

JUNE SPECIAL!

WE SAVE YOU MONEY!

1-800-479-2667 JASON LASH

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

Visit Us: www.dattaway.com

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

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

FREE!

ESTIMATE!

718.320.5270 6/30

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Locksmith

Lic. #1417990

Celebrating 10 years of service to Co-op City.

FAMILY LOCKSMITH Licensed and Bonded

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HIGH SECURITY LOCKS JB RYAN COMPUTER REPAIR & UPGRADE

20% Off Any Lock Job!

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

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

Floors

Call Mike at: 718-974-1290

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Massage Therapy

INTEGRATIVE HEALTH MASSAGE THERAPY at Bay Plaza - Serving the Community

Life

Beauty

Love

Health

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10% Discount For Seniors and First-Time Visitors!

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

(718) 746-8925 PLASTIC SLIPCOVERS TABLE PADS

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

ALL STATE DECORATORS Upholstery/Blinds

REUPHOLSTERING

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LORRAINE JAYSURA, LMT

1.917.346.1806

Slipcovers

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

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

STYLISH DECORATORS • 718.881.7691 3314 White Plains Rd. • Bronx, NY 10467

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Co-op City Times / June 23, 2012

AUTO DIAGNOSTIC CENTER

NYS DIESEL INSPECTION STATION

THE ONLY ORIGINAL BEAR IN THE BRONX 2180 WEBSTER AVE. (at 182 St.) WE ’LL PA Y T HE T AX W ITH MO S T R EP A IR S! with this ad

TOWING AVAILABLE!

(718) 365-5300

TRANSMISSION OIL CHANGE SPECIAL TUNE-UP Maintain Your Transmission and Prevent Costly Repairs with New Transmission Fluid (Filter and Pan Gasket Additional). Most American Cars. Most Front Wheel and Rear Wheel Drive Vehicles.

RADIATOR FLUSH $2995

• Up to 5 quarts of CASTROL Motor Oil • Premium Oil Filter • Lubrication • INCLUDES Road Test and FREE 21 point Vehicle Inspection. MOST AMERICAN CARS • WITH AD Synthetic Oil Change Available

NEW VEHICLE WARRANTY SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE •Basic Tune Up •PCV Valve •Cooling System •Antifreeze & Service •Tire Rotation •Clean & Adjust Brakes

•New Spark Plugs •Air Filter •Adjust Idle & Timing •Oil Change & Filter •Transmission Service •Repack Wheel Bearing

159

3495

INCREASE YOUR CAR’S PERFORMANCE

Parts Included

99 Most Cars

Most American Cars (6 cyl. & 8 cyl. Slightly Higher)

BRAKE SPECIAL DISC or DRUM

Replace pads and/or shoes (semimetallic pads extra). Cut drums or rotors. Repack wheel bearings, inspect hydraulic system. Add fluid if necessary, road test.

Front or Rear Brakes Most American Cars

COMPUTERIZED WHEEL ALIGNMENT Service on Limos & Oversized Vehicles Now Available

HID HEADLIGHTS 99

MOST CARS $149.99 INCLUDES INSTALLATION

AXLE SPECIAL

9995

COMPLETE CV AXLE INSTALLED MOST CARS

Most Cars

WE ARE AUTHORIZED GE CAPITAL ARI & PHH DEALERS.

WE HONOR MOST EXTENDED WARRANTY PLANS.

MONDAY - FRIDAY: 8 AM - 6 PM SATURDAY: 8 AM - 3 PM

ELECTRONIC IGNITION TUNE-UP

2995 $ 99 34 $ 39 99 $

• Replace with up to 1 Gallon Anti-freeze • Check Belts, Hoses, Clamps, Thermostat MOST CARS

FUEL INJECTION CLEANING

WE DIAGNOSE & REPAIR: • CHECK ENGINE LIGHTS • ELECTRICAL SHORTS

WE NOW SERVICE LARGE VEHICLES: STRETCH LIMOS, TRUCKS, VANS

NYS INSPECTION STATION

4 cyl

6 cyl

8 cyl

• New Spark Plugs • Adjust Timing & Carb when needed • Inspect Emission Control • Inspect Cables & Hoses • Most American Cars • Foreign Plugs Extra

CAR CARE PACKAGE • • • •

Spark Plug Replacement Oil Change & Filter • 4 Tire Rotation Drain & Fill Radiator w/up to 1 gal. anti-freeze Check Thermostat • Complete Vehicle Inspection 6 CYL. & 8 CYL. SLIGHTLY HIGHER

95 5995

Most American Cars

Is Your CHECK ENGINE Light On?

COMPUTERIZED ENGINE DIAGNOSTIC

FREE

INCLUDING PRINTOUT *Most U.S. Cars

*with most Related Repairs. $39.95 Diagnostic only.