Co-op City Times 06/25/11 by Co-op City Times

Vol. 46 No. 26

Saturday, June 25, 2011

Department of Buildings rescinds vacate orders for 172 balconies BY BILL STUTTIG Riverbay received word on Thursday from the city’s Department of Buildings (DOB) that it was rescinding vacate orders issued in May, 2010 for 172 balconies. The order clears the way for Riverbay to reopen these balconies for use in the coming days. The balconies that will be reopened are all the D-line balconies (D apartments) from floors 3 to 24 in Buildings 1, 2 and 3, a total of 42 balconies in each building or 126 balconies in total. The D-line balconies in Building Department of Buildings clears way for re-opening of 172 balconies closed last year as precautionary 1 face Baychester Avenue, in measure after fatal mid-Manhattan accident. Photo by Bill Stuttig Building 2 face Co-op City Blvd. and in Building 3 face Dreiser Loop. completions and a re-opening of a number In addition, permission was given to of the balconies at Buildings 1, 2, 3 and 5. reopen the balconies on the G line (G Management representatives Anthony apartments) of Buildings 5 A and C, floors Rasulo and Liviu Zalman, along with Nick 3 to 26 facing Darrow Place, a total of 46 Massand of Massand Engineering and additional balconies opening in the very Taky Yacovon of Proto Construction and near future. Development Corp. have met with repreRiverbay General Manager Vernon sentatives of the Bronx Department of Cooper said: “We are very pleased to be able to announce the first phase of terrace (Continued on page 4)

Tuesday’s partial power outage caused by breakers opening BY ROZAAN BOONE Several high rise residential buildings and some townhouse clusters lost partial power on Tuesday, June 22, shortly after midnight when two large breakers at the Riverbay Power Plant opened thereby causing interruption in

normal power. In all, Buildings 1 thru 14, Buildings 23, 24 and 25, and the Broun Place, Cooper Place, Debs Place and DeFoe Place Townhouse clusters were affected, (Continued on page 10)

Riverbay adds convectors to maintenance check list BY ROZAAN BOONE Management has informed the Riverbay Board that convector inspections will be added to the maintenance check list in an effort to help reduce the number of convector leaks that have been occurring in apartments. In a memo to the Board dated June 23, General Manager Vernon Cooper said that it has been noted that the increase in convector leaks being experienced this year seems to be exacerbated by the failure in many instances in the convectors not being properly cleaned and checked prior to the air conditioning season. “At present, whenever a utility man does work in an apartment, there is a check list as follows,” stated Cooper,

before describing the 8 items on the check list which include bathroom vents; grout and caulking around the tub and soap dish; walls in bathrooms; leaks under sinks, from faucets and running toilets; and noticeable signs of leakage on ceilings or walls in the kitchen or bathrooms, among other items. He continued: “We are adding to this list a need to inspect the convectors for cleanliness, operations and frayed wires.” Cooper also pointed out in his memo that as part of Riverbay’s extensive convector overhaul program, the pipes in the wall in vacant apartments are re-pitched to alleviate convector flooding at the rate of 2 (Continued on page 2)

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Board approves budgets for next two years with 1% carrying charge increases BY JIM ROBERTS The Riverbay Board of Directors approved Resolution #11-18 at its June 22 meeting that approves budgets for the next two fiscal years. The two-year budget will set the general operations spending for Co-op City through March 31, 2013. The approved budget increases operations spending next year by just $221,214 or about one tenth of one percent, over the current 2010/11 fiscal year. For the second year of the new budget, spending increases by $6.5 million, or 3%, in the 2012/13 fiscal year. The budgets for the next two years will include carrying charge increases of just 1% each year. The first increase would take effect on October 1, 2011 and the second 1% increase would go into effect on June 1, 2012. The proposed carrying charge increases must still be reviewed and approved by the state Housing and Community Renewal (HCR) before they can be put into effect. Co-op City shareholders will be given the opportunity to comment on the proposed carrying

charge increases at a hearing the state HCR will conduct before deciding whether or not to approve the increases. According to Resolution #11-18, for the month ended January, 2011, the average carrying charges per room per month was $192.22, which includes utilities. This amount became effective February 1, 2010 based on authorization by the HCR in 2007. The new 1.0% carrying charge increase proposed for October 1, 2011 would raise the current average carrying charges from $192.22 per room per month to $194.14 per room per month. The 1.0% carrying charge increase proposed for June 1, 2012 would then raise the $194.14 per room, per month amount to $196.08. Board Directors voting in favor of the resolution were: Eleanor Bailey, Bernard Cylich, Leah Graham, Tony Illis, Francine Reva Jones, Andrea Leslie, Evelyn Santiago and Raymond Tirado. Directors voting against the resolution were Helen Atkins, Bill Gordon, Daryl Johnson, (Continued on page 2)

Management Forum in Dreiser Tuesday to discuss community’s refinance and capital projects BY ROZAAN BOONE A Management Forum to inform shareholders of the community’s refinancing with New York Community Bank and present an updated status report of capital projects will be held on Tuesday, June 28, 7 p.m., in Dreiser Auditorium A, B & C. Prior to the beginning of the forum, between 6-7 p.m., the directors of the various service departments at Riverbay Corporation will be available to answer questions and address any issues of concern that shareholders may have. The Management Forum will begin promptly at 7 p.m. and will be divided into three segments, the first of which will address the community’s refinance with New York Community Bank (NYCB) which was approved by the Riverbay Board last Tuesday, June 14, by a vote of 13-2, after extensive discussion among Board members and representatives of NYCB; Wells Fargo, which has been pursuing a HUD guarantee of a refinancing loan for the community, and their HUD specialists; and Deputy Commissioner Richmond McCurnin of the New York State Homes and

Community Renewal (HCR), the state supervising agency for Mitchell-Lama developments like Co-op City. “Management has been pursing a HUD loan for close to three years, but was told quite frankly that HUD requires a debt service reserve fund of $65 million, which possibly could be negotiated down to $35 million, and none of that money can be funded by a loan,” said Board President Helen Atkins in her report in last week’s Coop City Times. “If we had $65 million, we could use that money for capital projects and such and wouldn’t need such a loan. This may be resolved somehow with Wells Fargo and HUD, however, at the moment, the clock was ticking and we couldn’t afford to wait. Therefore, once again, I am grateful for the vast majority of the Directors on the Board for keeping an open mind, asking intelligent questions, and then ultimately voting in favor of the refinancing with New York Community Bank, which was truly the only way to go.” Representatives of Wells Fargo will (Continued on page 10)

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Budget

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Othelia Jones, Rev. Calvin Owens, Al Shapiro and Khalil Abdul-Wahhab. Total expenses rise from $191.75 million in the current fiscal year to $191.971 million next year and to $198.482 million in 2012/13. The largest department expense is budgeted for the building janitorial department. Spending there increases from $15.2 million in the current budget to $16.8 mil-

lion in 2011/12 and then to $17.1 million in 2012/13. The maintenance-all divisions budget rises from $11.08 million this year to $11.379 million next year and then to $11.614 million in 2012/13. Public Safety Department spending rises from $9.3 million in the current year to $11.25 million next year and then to $11.7 million in 2012/13.

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Expenses for the power plant decrease from $13.7 million in the current year to $11.04 million next year and to $10.7 million in 2012/13. Because of continuing rate hikes by New York City, water and sewer bills are budgeted to increase by $500,000 next year and then another $800,000 in 2012/13. Because the proposed carrying charge

increases are only 1%, and not the 3% as originally proposed in February, Riverbay will request that New York Community Bank approve a withdrawal of $7.18 million from the Riverbay reserve accounts to pay for a portion of the ongoing capital projects. Those reserve funds were recently restored as part of the refinancing of Coop City’s mortgage with New York Community Bank.

4. Make sure the drain from the drip pan and drip tray is not clogged. Test by pouring one quart of hot water into the long tray. If the water does not go down the drain, or the drain becomes clogged, immediately contact the appropriate Cooperator Services Offices listed below. 5. Fan coils (that row of thin metal sheets inside the convector) should not be cleaned or vacuumed during air cooling season. Never use a sharp object, such as a knife of screwdriver, to clean the fan coil. 6. Filters can be cleaned at anytime. During the winter, filters may be vacuumed and washed; during the summer, they should not be washed. 7. To replace the cover, place it flat against the convector, lift it up one (1) inch, and let it drop into position. 8. If there is a leak, a pot or towel should be placed under the convector until the unit is serviced.

9. Cooperators who are unable to check their convectors because of age or a physical condition can call their CSO and a Riverbay staff member will be sent to check for clogged or malfunctioning drains and convectors. C oop er a t or Ser vices O ffices: CSO 1 (Bldgs. 1-14, Carver, Debs and Defoe Pl. Townhouses) Maintenance Service, Dreiser Center, Rm. 6 ; (718) 320-3000, and follow the prompts CSO II (Bldgs. 15-25, Adler, Asch, and Boun Place Townhouses) Maintenance Service, Bartow Center, Rm. B; (718) 320-3300, and follow the prompts CSO III (Bldgs. 26-35, Earhart Lane Townhouses) Maintenance Service, Einstein Center, Rm. 37 ; (718) 320- 3300, and follow the prompts

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apartments per day. “It is clear we have to determine a method and means to limit convector leaks,” said Cooper. “In addition, our CSO managers and their respective staff will analyze convector leaks in occupied apartments that have experienced leaks over the last several years and those cooperators should be offered the opportunity to have their convector condensate lines re-pitched as well.” Prior to the air condition season each year, shareholders are encouraged to check and clean their convectors, and a notice to that effect, along with the convector cleaning procedure, is posted periodically in the Co-op City Times both prior to and throughout the air conditioning season. That notice also states that cooperators who are unable to check their convectors because of age or a physical condition can contact their respective

CSO and a Riverbay staff will be dispatched to check for clogged or malfunctioning drains and convectors. “Cleaning the convectors on a regular basis is paramount in helping to minimize potential leaks,” said Cooper. “We currently have a page on our website with instructions about cleaning and we’ve also added that information to the Riverbay crawler.” Going forward, Riverbay is also working on producing a video to demonstrate to shareholders how to clean their convectors. The complete convector cleaning procedures are: 1. Make sure all switches are turned off before cleaning the convector. 2. Remove cover by lifting it up and swinging the bottom out. 3. Do not remove Styrofoam trays unless replacing the old one with a new one.

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2nd Combing ty Blood p Cinext Co-oDrive Educational Conference at MS 142 today Councilman Larry B. Seabrook, in conjunction with Unity Neighborhood Center and the North Bronx Section of the National Council of Negro Women, are hosting Educational Conference at MS 142 John Phillip Sousa School, 3750 Baychester Avenue, today, Saturday, June 25th from 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. All are invited to attend.

Black Spectrum comes to Co-op City July 14 The Black Forum of Co-op City will once again this year sponsor the Black Spectrum Theatre’s return to Co-op City on Thursday, July 14, 7 p.m. on the Section Five Greenway for a performance entitled “When the Basketball Stop Bouncing and the Music Stops Playing,” an adaptation based on the movie, “The Day The Earth Stood Still.” Admission is free and everyone is invited to attend and enjoy this entertaining play.

Get ready for Jazz with Jan Parker Jan Parker will return to Co-op City on August 23 when JazzMobile makes a stop on the Section Five Greenway, sponsored by the Black Forum of Co-op City. Show time is 7 p.m., so bring your blankets and enjoy jazz under the stars.

Deadline notice for week of July 4 Because of the holiday shortened work week in observance of the July 4th holiday next week, all club articles and Directors’ viewpoints must be received by Monday, July 4, so as not to delay the production schedule of the Co-op City Times. Material received on Tuesday, July 5, will not be considered for publication in the Saturday, July 9th issue of the paper. Thank you for your cooperation.

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Defensive driving course sponsored by Riverbay available online and open to general public BY ROZAAN BOONE The defensive driving course offered by Riverbay Corporation to its employees to enhance their driving skills and lower points on their licenses is now available online and open to the general public at a reduced cost. The 6-hour course, which is offered through the National Safety Council of which Riverbay is a member, has been open only to Riverbay’s employees, their family members and friends for the past 10 years, and were generally held once every three months over two evenings during the week or on weekends. Now, the program is going online at a cost of $44.96, and anyone in the general population can enjoy the reduced price by entering Riverbay’s referral code. During the registration process, applicants who use referral code #664 will receive a $5 discount which brings the cost down to $39.95. For participating in the program, Riverbay Corporation, in turn, will receive a rebate of $11.39 per participant which goes back into the corporation’s general fund to help offset the expenses of the corporation. “It is important to point out that anyone interested in taking advantage of this opportunity should contact their respective insurance company first to ensure that they will be eligible to receive credit for taking the defensive driving course online, which in most cases, will result in a reduction of their insurance premiums,” said Vernon Cooper, Riverbay’s General Manager. “It is also a

plus that the housing company can receive credits for those taking the course when they use our referral code to register and I invite everyone in the development to let their family members, friends and co-workers know about this program. I also thank them because having more conscientious drivers on our roadways benefits everyone.” Cooper noted that Riverbay has been providing defensive driving courses to its employees for the past decade precisely because the corporation recognizes the importance of safety, especially among those staff members who operate vehicles. “We realize how vital it is that the people who drive vehicles for the corporation are in fact operating them safely and are fully aware of the State’s traffic laws particularly as they relate to the work that they do, and this includes the individuals who drive our trucks, vans, construction equipment and passenger vehicles,” Cooper said. “Therefore, I am all for any policy that promotes defensive driving courses and anything that can be done to encourage people to take these courses is beneficial.” Monica Williams, Riverbay’s Loss Prevention Manager in the Risk Management Department, was instrumental in organizing this course offering. “We’ve been a member of NSC for more than a decade and we’ve been providing defensive driving classes to our employees to help enhance their driving skills and reduce points off their licenses, which also reduces their automotive

insurance premiums,” said Williams. “Now, we are able, through this program, to offer it throughout the community so we’re inviting everyone to encourage their friends and family members to take advantage of it.” Williams emphasized that registrants for the course must input the referral code #664 or else they will not receive the discount. To purchase the online version of the NSC’s defensive driving course, log onto its website at www.ddcnsc.org/ny. The program uses Adobe Flash Player to deliver the course and if a student exits the program before completing it, their progress is bookmarked. There is also no limit to the number of times you may log in to complete the course, however you must complete the course within 30 days from the date of purchase or else you have to repurchase it. Applicants must complete a minimum of 320 instructional minutes, answer 25 questions at the end of the course and achieve a score of 75% or better to pass the course. Each applicant is allowed three attempts to pass the course, after which it must be repurchased. After successfully completing the course, the defensive driving certificate is mailed to the applicant. The NSC offers support and service via online email help and a toll-free telephone help desk which is open Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and on Saturdays, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Community fair with Caribbean flair this Sunday in Section 5 BY BILL STUTTIG The Section 5 Greenway will be transformed into a little slice of island paradise this Sunday afternoon as the Riverbay Fund, in conjunction with Cablevision and Citizens Bank, present a Caribbean Heritage month celebration and community fair from noon to 6 p.m., Sunday. More than 100 vendors and entertainers will take part, most of whom will be promoting their little piece of Caribbean culture selling their wares, whether they are from the eastern islands, such as the beautiful nation of St. Kitts or the western region, including Jamaica. “There will be something for everyone,” said Riverbay Community Relations Director Michelle Sajous, “including

games and rides for the children, and music and dancing for all ages. The entertainment will include lots of audience participation which will not only produce laughs, but educate about the rich and diverse cultures of this vast and beautiful region.” Numerous vendors will be featuring Caribbean foods and also the jewelry, linens and oils from many of the island nations. The entertainment will take on a distinct Caribbean feel including a percussion demonstration at which children and adults will be invited to take part and be part of the performance. There will be limbo contests for both adults and children, a marching band presented by the Seventh Day Adventist

Church and, at approximately 5 p.m., a steel pan band will take the stage and bring the celebration to a fitting festive finish. In addition, there will be plenty of rides and games for children, including a rock climbing wall, a giant slide, moon bounce, and face painting. Many local Co-op City businesses will be participating and offering their goods and services. Numerous community organizations and churches will have booths and offer information on volunteer services and membership benefits and opportunities. All are welcome to come out and be part of the celebration of Caribbean culture and community spirit.

Harvest Home Farmers’ Market returns to Co-op City Beginning on Saturday, July 9, the Harvest Home Farmers’ Market will return to Co-op City. This year, the market will be located in the park on

Aldrich Street adjacent to the Fire House, and it will be open from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. each consecutive Saturday until November 19. As in the

past, residents will be able to buy the freshest fruits, vegetables, and other produce at the Harvest Home Farmers’ Market.

Balconies Buildings on several occasions in an effort to have the agency expedite inspections and to then allow us to re-open the completed terraces, immediately after receiving formal approval as opposed to making us wait until all of the work was completed at said buildings, before being allowed to re-enter completed terraces. “This provision will give many residents access to their terraces and the ability to use and enjoy them this summer, while the work continues in other sections of their respective buildings. The time frame for the completion of the first set of terraces is right in line with what we promised cooperators when we held meetings last year to discuss the city’s new order mandating that the housing company immediately close all of the terraces in the buildings in question. “Proto Construction and Development Corp. is anticipating that the next phase of completed terraces will be the remaining terraces at the front of Buildings 1, 2, 3 and 5, in addition to the terraces on the apartment lines that were started last year at Buildings 6, 7 and 8. At these locations, the anticipated time frame for completion is between late July and early August. We will then again petition the Department of Buildings to expedite inspections and approval to immediately re-open, as we continue to work on the remaining sections of the buildings, which should go relatively quickly now that we have established a precedent.” As of press time, Cooperator Services

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was in the process of notifying affected shareholders that their balcony was ready to be reopened for use. Affected shareholders are being asked to call maintenance anytime between the hours of 8 a.m. and midnight, seven days a week to make an appointment to have the screws removed from their balcony doors and the doors reopened. According to Noel Ellison, Director of CSO I, the process of reopening the doors should take only a few minutes. Maintenance staff will be at your home as soon as possible after the call to reopen your balcony as long as there are no other maintenance calls of a higher priority at the time. The balconies to be reopened are some of the approximately 1000 balconies that were ordered closed by the Department of Buildings in early May of 2010. The order affected balconies in Buildings 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, and 8, the seven buildings remaining to have their balconies restored as part of the massive capital projects program that began in 2005. At the time of the Department of Buildings’original vacate order, all balconies on 28 of the community’s 35 buildings had already had their balconies restored and only these seven buildings remained. The city’s Department of Building prior to May of 2010 had allowed shareholders who were awaiting repairs to use their balconies in the interim, but changed that policy in the spring of 2010 following a deadly incident in March involving a man falling to his

death in midtown Manhattan because a balcony railing suddenly gave way. Six weeks after the tragic incident, the Department of Buildings announced a change in policy and ordered several buildings in New York City who were awaiting Local Law 11 balcony repairs to commence, to close off all balconies until such repairs were completed. The change in policy forced Riverbay to order closure of the balconies in the seven buildings that had yet to have the balcony restoration work done. In the weeks that followed, Riverbay expedited its balcony repair schedule in the seven affected buildings and assigned two repairs crews to each of the seven buildings, a total of 14 crews, to work simultaneously on each building. The 172 balconies that will be reopened are the first balconies to have their vacate orders rescinded following inspections by the Department of Buildings earlier this week. Riverbay’s Assistant Director of

Construction Liviu Zalman explained that a balcony can be opened only after all the balconies in a particular apartment line are completed. No balcony is deemed ready for occupation until all the balconies directly above and below that balcony also passes inspection. Co-op City has been suffering through more that two decades of intermittent balcony closures and structural concerns due to poor governmental oversight during the community’s original construction period from the late ‘60s through the early ‘70s. The ongoing problems were finally addressed in the vast majority of the community as part of the major capital improvements project launched in 2005 after a major recapitalization loan was secured months earlier, which among many other things, resulted in the complete restoration of more than 80% of the community’s balconies by 2010. (See below for the proper care and maintenance procedure for your balcony.)

Care And Maintenance For The Newly Coated Balcony In general, your newly restored balcony is durable and will be resistant to the most common elements. However, certain precautions should be taken to comply with the warranty so that it may achieve its fully expected service life. The following are precautions, as well as a general list of regulations regarding the care and maintenance of your balcony. • Do not drill, nail or fasten any item that will penetrate the concrete area of the balcony and façade. This will prevent damage to the membrane, which protects the concrete on the balcony. • Do not place outdoor, indoor carpet or floor covering of any kind. (This will trap moisture and quickly deteriorate the waterproof coating.) • Do not paint, seal or apply any substance that will alter the appearance of the balcony. • Do not use tables and chairs with sharp legs or drag these items across your balcony. • You may clean your balcony using a mild liquid neutral cleaner and warm

water with a soft bristle scrub brush. Rinse with a generous amount of clean water. As stated on your Lease Agreement: • Propane grills are prohibited. Satellite dishes or any other items are not to be attached to any portions of the walls, ceilings or railing around your balcony. • Certain pigeon netting will be allowed by obtaining approval from Riverbay Corporation. To start this processs, you may contact your Cooperator Service Office. • Terraces are not to be used as storage space. This may result in permanent damage to the coating. Lastly, your balcony is part of your apartment. If you decide to vacate or transfer from your apartment, you are responsible for any damage and deterioration to your balcony and if you have any questions or need further clarification, you may contact us at (718) 3203300, Ext. 3458. —C O O P E R ATO R SERVIC E S OF FICE (DRE ISE R)

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Letters to the Editor

Co-op City Times Thanks, Mr. Coker!

To t h e E d it or : I would like to thank Nathaniel Coker for his letter concerning privatization in the Co-op City Times on June 18, 2011. Based on his facts from the city’s Department of Finance, it shows that the City News has the best interest in misleading shareholders and making us believe that there are windfall profits to be made, when there is not. It seems the

information was made very accessible to the public through the city’s Finance Department. City News must try harder to fool the shareholders. Please show thanks to Mr. Coker on saving money on this issue. We all would love to make profit, but not at the expense of the shareholders being put on the run. Also, I’d like to suggest that Riverbay should look into using

mold resistant paint for bathrooms, instead of flat junk paint and wasting money on labor to do so. I primed and use mold resistant paint to my bathroom and haven’t seen mold since. Also, consider that waterproofing garages every three to five years will put years on them. Let’s use our heads and save money in the process. Thanks again, Mr. Coker! —Da vid Sa n q u iche

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Memo to COO of Gloria Wise Community Center

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(The following memo was sent to Mr. Frederick A. Lewis II, Chief Operations Office of the Gloria Wise Community Center, by Mr. Herbert Freedman, principal of Marion Scott Real Estate, Inc., Riverbay’s managing agent, on Thursday, June 23, 2011.)

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Ralph Henriquez Deborah Harris Editorial Assistant To t h e E d it or : Coming off last night’s meeting of the Board of Directors, Management has been instructed to open discussions with Gloria Wise Community Center (GW), without waiver of any of Riverbay’s rights, on certain conditions: 1. If there is a new stipulation entered between now and 6/30/2011 we can stay. your eviction/vacating until July 15, 2011, provided that all other provisions of the March 14th, 2011 Stipulation remain in full force and effect. 2. On or before June 30, 2011, we receive an unconditional release by GW of its ‘non-disclosure agreement’ with Thera Care - AllCare together with a copy of the collaboration agreement you referenced. 3. A schedule with reasonable back up with cancelled checks, receipts etc., which shows all monies paid to the Riverbay Corporation not only pursuant to Court edict but as provided by the lease under which you claimed occupancy since 2005. To be received before 6/30/11. 4. Insurance certificates demonstrating all required insurance in place with Riverbay Corporation, New York State

Homes and Community Renewal and Marion Scott Real Estate Inc. named as additional insured. Provided said stay is put in place and the above conditions satisfied, we have been instructed to begin discussions to determine on what basis, if any, we can arrange a “collaborative” or shared use of the YSH. All use of the facility will be controlled by Riverbay Corporation Board of Directors. To that end, we will need: A. Free access to inspect the space immediately and continually. B. Copies of all licenses held by GW together with names, addresses and details on all employees, their licenses, and backgrounds - but specifically teachers, instructors and aides. C . List of all students or those served names, addresses, whether day care or after school this last school year. D. What space you will need for a summer program including what you will charge and time needed to implement and what you will pay to Riverbay Corp. E . What space you will need for child care, nursery school, after school in September including number to be served,

what you will charge, hours of operation and what you offer to pay Riverbay Corporation. F. A list of all other entities, organizations, groups, or individuals with whom your organization intends to share the space including the amount of space to be shared, when, and the specifics of payments, if any. G . Document 501C3 status, plus last 2 years filings. The key and essence of any agreement is transparency, shared space, and control of the overall facility by the Riverbay Corporation as regards spaceleasing agreements. Those sharing the space will have autonomy in their own operation but sharing will be the order of the day with every effort and intent being to provide as broad a range of services to the residents of Co-op City as possible. This memorandum is submitted to you for purposes of settlement only and is not a waiver or admission of any kind on the part of the Riverbay Corporation, is not evidence of any agreement between Riverbay and Gloria Wise and is not admissible in Court for any purpose adverse to the interests of Riverbay.

CORRECTION

Board member Francine Reva Jones was omitted in the list of the 13 Board members who voted in favor of the refinancing of Co-op City’s mortgage with New York Community Bank in a story in the June 18 issue of the Co-op City Times. We apologize for the error.

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Public Safety Report CCPD urges residents to enjoy a Fourth of July free of illegal fireworks BY LIEUTENANT PAM APOLLO The Fourth of July is a great time of the year to enjoy the summer and reflect on America’s Independence. The use of illegal fireworks has, unfortunately, become associated with this holiday. Illegal fireworks present serious risks of injuries resulting in trips to the Emergency Room. Children are especially at risk for injuries from illegal fireworks. Fortunately, professional fireworks displays are plentiful this time of year and provide a safe and breathtaking alternative to illegal fireworks. On Monday, July 4, Macy’s presents fireworks on the Hudson River with prime viewing locations on 12th Avenue below 59th Street. There are access points on 11th Avenue from 24th Street, 26th-30th Street, 34th Street, 40th-44th Street, 47th-52nd Street and 54th57th Street. This year’s Macy’s fireworks are entitled “ The Gift of Freedom” and honor the 125th Anniversary of the Statue of Liberty. This fireworks display is an excellent alternative to using illegal fireworks. New York State is one of five states in which all fireworks are illegal for use by the general public. The other four states are Delaware, Massachusetts, New Jersey and Rhode Island. The number of states completely banning illegal fireworks increases every year as injuries increase. Rhode Island most recently added itself to this list because of an indoor fireworks display which resulted in the death of 100 people. New York City put in effect a Zero Tolerance policy regarding the sale or use of illegal fireworks within the limits of New York City. Here in Co-op City, the Zero Tolerance laws are enforced by both the New York City Police Department, as well as the Co-op City Department of Public Safety. Co-op City residents are also subject to receiving a Community Complaint if they are arrested by any police agency within the geographical confines of Co-op City. Emergency Rooms in the United States see an average of over 9,000 persons per year injured by illegal fireworks. A majority of fireworks related injuries occur in the time period just before and just after the 4th of July. Injuries to children under the age of 15 represent more than one third of the injuries. Males sustain 75% of fireworks related injuries. The most common body part injured by fireworks is the hands, followed by the eyes. Injuries include burns, contusions, lacerations, amputations and blindness. Fireworks often thought to be safe are one of the leading causes of injuries. Seemingly harmless sparklers, with their over 1,000 degree white hot burning wire are the leading cause of injuries to children under five years of age. Injuries to hands, eyes or feet are the most common. Sparklers have also been known to ignite children’s clothing. Bottle rockets and firecrackers are responsible for a majority of fireworks injuries because they are commonly used. Every type of consumer firework has been associated with serious injury or death. Quality standards are non-existent on most consumer fireworks which are generally mass produced and imported from China. Leave fireworks displays to the professionals and enjoy a safe and happy Fourth of July. Nobody wants to spend their holiday weekend seeking the help of an eye doctor or a hand specialist. Enjoy the “OOHS” and “AAHS” of a professional fireworks display and know that you will be safe. Residents are reminded that barbequing is not per-

mitted 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. Remember to stay safe this summer, especially

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

Co-op City Times / June 25, 2011

Refinancing with New York Community Bank Although nine years remain on our HFA 35-year, fixed-rate current New York Community Bank loan, Director’s Viewpoint mortgage proposal that had the new Riverbay Board met on June 14 received strong support in a to consider an emergency resolution for a community referendum. We new balloon loan with that bank. During believe that management is Asst. Treasurer the first two years of this refinancing, misleading the community Riverbay’s annual debt service will jump and the Board regarding a from $32.5 million to $38.9 million. By possible Wells Fargo/ HUD the 11th year, the debt service will reach $49.7 million loan. We argued that there was no financial emergency annually – a 59.2% increase over what we pay now. requiring us to forego a highly favorable loan for a The millions added to Riverbay debt may translate to much less favorable one. We argued for letting HUD significant carrying charge increases for all coopera- complete its process, and noted that losing the half miltors. lion dollar deposit with NYCB would be a small loss A preliminary step toward the balloon refinancing compared to the hundreds of millions of dollars that can was taken at a closed Board meeting on April 13th — be saved in a 35-year, fixed-rate mortgage. also by means of an emergency resolution. That resoluUnfortunately, we were the only two who voted “no.” tion approved a $500,000 deposit to NYCB and We intend to oppose a resolution at the Board meeting required Riverbay to close the deal by June 15th or lose scheduled for June 22, to approve two 3% carrying both the deposit and the bank’s offer. Only Francine charge increases within 7 months. We did not believe an Jones and Bernard Cylich voted “no.” (I, Andrea was increase was necessary before the NYCB recapitalizaaway on a long overdue vacation.) W H AT E M E R G E NC Y? What was the emergency when we handed NYCB that half-million-dollar deposit? Only a few weeks before, in a March 23 memo, Herb Freedman, of Riverbay’s managing agent Marion Scott Realty, declared in caps that CO-OP CITY CAN AND WILL BE FINE WITH OR WITHOUT RECAPITALIZATION. We now learn from the bank that after 15 years of paying on the new balloon loan, we will still owe $398 million on the principal (not $321 million, as management had previously projected). We will then need to refinance again – or face default. Present at the June 14 meeting, which approved the new loan, were representatives from NYCB and Wells Fargo Bank, the HUD authorized lender. Newly elected Board members, who had been seated only days before, appealed for more time to study the mortgage terms. NYCB would not budge from the deadline. T H E L OAN W E W O UL DN’T WAI T F O R The Wells Fargo reps described a $588 million, 35year, self-liquidating, fixed-interest, HUD guaranteed loan. It would pay off all mortgage obligations to NYCB; cover $14 million prepayment penalties and $15 million owed to New York City for water and sewer taxes. It would fund completion of windows and brick and balcony work, and would enable a $12 million initial deposit for a mortgage reserve account. Some weeks ago in a Co-op City Times article “Response to Cylich,” Freedman announced that the HUD deal is presently dead. He wrote, HUD insisted on a Debt Reserve - initial demand, $65 million negotiable, but which would be at least $30 million - which cannot be funded from loan proceeds. The Wells Fargo offer turns out to be considerably different from Freedman’s version; the HUD deal isn’t dead; the initial reserve required is $12 million, not “$65 million” or even $30 million; and the initial reserve can be funded from loan proceeds. Wells Fargo anticipates that with HUD approval, which it thinks could occur as early as September, it will release a commitment letter to Riverbay, including a fixed-interest rate. At the current rate of 3.75%, and including a 0.45% HUD insurance charge, the total interest rate of the loan, would be 4.20%, and locked in for 35 years. Our annual debt service would be $32.09 million – a bit less, actually, than the $32.5 we now pay. Another provision of the Wells Fargo loan would require Riverbay, over a 5 year period, to add $6 million annually to the initial $12 million reserve deposit, to build to a $44 million reserve fund, equivalent to 16month debt service. These terms would probably enable Riverbay to balance its budget without any carrying charge increase and, at the same time, establish a reserve fund. In the first 15 years alone, the HUD loan would cost $186 million less than the NYCB deal we have entered into. The rate of savings would increase dramatically in the following years and there would be no ballooning at the end of the term. As it is, HUD has not yet approved that loan and the majority of the Board members were not willing to wait. But the highly unfavorable NYCB offer was adopted with an amendment allowing an opt-out, with reduced penalty payments, if HUD comes through within 15 months. A M AT T E R O F T RUST MSI’s record does not indicate sympathy for the superior HUD/Wells Fargo proposal. We believe that in 2004, MSI contributed to the scuttling of a favorable

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tion, and now there is even less justification. We oppose piling needless hardships at a time when approximately 40% of shareholders are on fixed income and many others face layoffs and reduced family incomes. C O NG R AT UL AT I O NS! Winning 3 of 5 Board seats indicates support for the program of the Coalition to Save Affordable Housing. Coalition candidates ran on a program that included remaining in the ML program and saving millions by replacing a managing company with a general manager to end the costly policy of outsourcing Riverbay work. That program advocates the transparency and accountability inherent in open Board meetings and gallery sessions. The Coalition and its candidates extended support to the parents and children facing Riverbay’s threatened eviction of the Gloria Wise Community Center. We welcome the new Board members to the work of directing the affairs of this unique cooperative community.

Co-op City Times / June 25, 2011

Crucial vote on refinancing with NYCB Now that the 2011 Riverbay Board Director’s Elections are over, I can start to write Viewpoints. For the first time in my many years on the Board, I was a coChair of this year’s Election Committee. As such, I was not allowed to write a Viewpoint. What a rewarding experience that was. I am pleased to congratulate Eleanor Bailey and Rev. Calvin Owens on their reelection to the Board and to welcome new Directors Leah Graham, Daryl Johnson and my long time friend, Tony Illis, back to serve and represent you, the cooperators. Our first Board meeting held on Tuesday, June 14th, was a very crucial one. The only item on the agenda was the Board approval of the new refinancing of our mortgage with New York Community

Bank. Without the refinancing, Capital Projects will be at a stand still. It is important that we continue with the Window Replacement Program, balcony work required by New York City’s Local Law 11, as well as replenishing our reserve funds. The refinancing allows us to continue all this work. We were fortunate to have high ranking officials from New York Community Bank, who gave a very detailed presentation with a question and answer period. Also present were representatives from Wells Fargo who are HUD specialists from Washington D.C., and Richmond McCurnin, Commissioner of the New York State Homes and Community

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Mgmnt. Forum be in attendance at the Management Forum on Tuesday to answer any questions about HUD that residents may have. In this segment, Riverbay’s management will also give a break down of how the bridge loan that was secured through NYCB was spent. “It’s important to keep cooperators informed with the facts and exactly what’s taking place,” said Atkins. “This issue is too serious to our future and should not be confused by innuendoes and half-truths that seek to frighten and confuse the residents of Co-op City.” After the presentation in the first segment of the meeting, residents will have an opportunity to ask specific questions about the refinance and have them answered. In the second segment, management will give a report on the community’s capital/construction projects, and the contractors working on these projects will also be on hand to answer questions at the end of the presentation. Among the projects to be discussed is the community’s massive window replacement which was slowed to 4 days a week because of funding. However, with the new refinancing, the pace of work will pick back up to five days a week beginning the week of July 4. A principal for Tindel Replacement Windows said this week that the company is currently installing windows in 9 apartments a day, but this rate will be steadily increased in the coming weeks and by mid-August will reach a maximum of 21 apartments per day or 105 apartments per week. As of now, Tindel is projecting that window replacement in Building 32 will be completed by mid-August, and Building 31 by the end of September. Work in Building 1 will begin in mid-August and finish by mid-October. New window installation will begin in Building 2 in early October and weather permitting, be completed by midDecember. Work in Building 3 will begin in mid-October and finish by mid-December. The contractor will take off Christmas week before returning the first week in January to Building 5 which should be completed by the first week in March. According to the latest capital projects status report published on page 5 of this issue, so far, 29 buildings and all townhouses have received new windows and had terrace doors replaced which amounts to 116,514 windows and 4,841 doors. The capital projects report also shows that roofs have been completed in 19 high-rise buildings, and all townhouses, as well as the community’s 3 shopping centers. The roofing contractor, WASA, reports that Building 4, which is 93% complete as of this week, will be fully repaired by July 11, followed by Building 19, which is 85% complete, by July 14. Building 20’s roof, which is currently 34% done, is slated for completion on August 8 and Building 11, with a current 35% completion rate, is expected to be completed by the end of September. The roof of Building 9, now 30% completed, will be repaired by mid to end of November. In May of last year, the City’s Department of Buildings (DOB) issued a partial vacate order that affected 1,000 balconies in 7 Co-op City buildings in which Local Law 11 repairs had not yet been completed. The order was issued

Renewal. All were very receptive to our questions and forthright with their answers. This enabled the Board to understand and vote clearly on what was in the best interest of our community. How admirable to see the Board working together as a whole and being able to accomplish a large decision that was placed before us. Hopefully, it will continue. Please remember the date Tuesday, June 28th, in Dreiser Auditorium A, B, & C at 7:00 p.m. for a Management Forum. This meeting will inform shareholders of the community’s refinancing with the New York Community Bank and give an updated status report of the Capital Projects. Please make every effort to attend and bring your neighbors. It should be a very informative meeting well worth attending.

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following a fatal accident in March, 2010 that involved a structural failure of a balcony in a mid-town Manhattan apartment building which led to increased scrutiny by the DOB and resulted in a city-wide order that affected not only Co-op City, but other residential buildings and developments throughout the city. In Co-op City, the partial vacate order issued by the DOB affected balcony usage in Buildings 1, 2, 3, 5, 6 7 and 8. Since then, work has been ongoing to complete the necessary repairs to comply with Local Law 11, and following a recent inspection by the DOB, the agency earlier this week, rescinded the partial vacate order for

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apartments along the “D” line in Buildings 1A, 1B, 2A, 2B and 3A and 3B; and along the “G” line in Buildings 5A and 5C. In the coming week, Riverbay will remove the screws barring usage of the balconies and shareholders will then be able to enjoy their balconies once more. (See related article on page 1.) At the conclusion of this segment, shareholders will be able to ask specific questions about the community’s capital projects. The third and final part of the Management Forum will be reserved for questions on any other topic that residents may have which they would like answers to.

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in addition to a few parking garages and the Dreiser Center. According to Dave Stone, Assistant Director of the Power Plant, all of the affected buildings have two separate power sources/feeds, and in some of the affected buildings, the second power source remained available. “In several buildings, we had to dispatch electricians to manually swing the building to its other power source,” Stone explained. “At approximately 3:45 a.m., all buildings were powered back up.”

During the blackout, Riverbay’s Ombudsman Joe Boiko contacted Ver-Tech, the elevator contractor, to return onsite in case of any emergencies with the elevators. In addition, the Co-op City Public Safety Department was on hand, as well as the New York City Fire and Police Departments. On Wednesday and throughout the week, Power Plant personnel continued the process of restoring two power sources to all of the affected buildings, troubleshooting and making necessary repairs.

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Building 18 Association Hi, neighbors. Thanks to all who attended our building meeting on Tuesday, June 21st; it was our last meeting until September. Many questions and concerns were voiced. Thank you, Mr. Ron Caesar, Riverbay’s Director of Risk Management, for giving such an informative presentation. Special refreshments were enjoyed by all. Neighbors, we look forward to seeing you all in September and bring your neighbors. We cannot stress enough how important it is

to get involved and know what's going on around you; Take pride in your home and your surroundings. We always serve refreshments and there is also a 50/50 drawing, (fun) all cooperators are encouraged to attend. Our Movie Matinee and Game Night will resume in September. Please watch for dates and time. Lawson's Men meetings continue on Tuesdays, two times a month. Our July/August issue of the building newsletter

should be ready for delivery next week. We have 220 association membership families at present and all families will receive a copy. Our Membership Drive continues!! Please continue to share your jokes, recipes, announcements with us, send to the e-mail address: BLDG18newsletter@aol.com. As always, we love reading and laughing at your jokes, after all "laughter is good medicine." To our graduates, congratulations on your graduation! Always be proud of your

achievements, and use them to fulfill your dreams and may all your dreams come true. We wish you all a healthy, safe and happy summer. Please stay out of the hot sun, drink plenty of fluids, otherwise "stay cool." To the sick and homebound, we send to you a speedy recovery, and to the bereaved families, we give to you our deepest sympathy. Please stay alert: If you SEE something, SAY something!! —Ger tie Br own

Building 32 Association On Tuesday, June 14, the last meeting of the Building 32 Association was held for the 2010-2011 year. Signs announcing the meeting were printed on brightly colored paper, printed in large print and posted in many places in the lobby, basement and floors in the building. Our guest speakers are people who direct and manage very important programs in our community. The first speaker of the evening was Ms. Jennifer Newman, JASA’s senior services project director for Co-op City. There are over 9,000 residents over the age living in our community. If you have elderly parents living here, or if you your-

self are “aging in place” in Co-op, JASA’s services might be worth finding out about. Ms. Newman gave a comprehensive description of the many agencies that work together to provide senior services in our community. She also distributed a brochure giving that information. That brochure can be obtained by visiting the JASA offices at 2049 Bartow Avenue. Sometimes, your best help is very close to home. Find out more about the Senior Services Program in Co-op City. Our second speaker was Ms. Lois English. She is the new area manager of the Cooperator Services Office in Section

5. Ms. English is a native of Co-op City. When you think there is an ongoing problem in your apartment, building, or on the adjacent grounds that is not being resolved, she is the person to see. She inspects each of the buildings in Section 5 and would like you to call to her attention areas of concern to you. Many of those attending the meeting gave her specific issues they felt needed her attention, and as I was leaving the meeting, she was already going to check them out. Sometimes, a piece of information on how to work with specific departments can be helpful in getting things done. Ms. English is the resource for that. For example, she

told us that when you are having work done by Restoration, you have to contact them after the order has gone to them. Don’t wait for them to call you! Almost everyone at the meeting had something to say to Ms. English. If you want to speak to her, she can be reached by phone, or walk over to her office in the maintenance office in the shopping center. We closed this meeting with raffles and door prizes. The refreshments were delicious. Have a fun, healthy, and safe summer. I look forward to seeing you again in September at our first meeting. —B. Pet er son

Building 16 Association Building 16 Association held its meeting on June 13. We discussed the upcoming date of our Atlantic City bus trip to be on August 9 to the Showboat Casino. The

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We wish everyone a happy and healthy summer. To all the grads, congratulations! To the sick and shut in, get well soon. To the bereaved, you have our sympathy. A

special sympathy goes out to the Salgado family. Our thoughts are with you and you have our prayers. — C la r a C ost on

Second Reading - Resolution #11-38 SUBM I T T E D BY: K h a lil Ab d u l-Wa h h a b SE C O NDE D BY: Al Sh a p ir o BOAR D O F DI R E C TO R S M E E T I NG DAT E D: J u n e 22n d, 2011 W H E R E AS, in a memo dated 09/14/2007 prepared by Board General Counsel as a response to an article published in the 05/17/2007 edition of the City News, the following was stated in answer to the issue of whether Co-op City is a federally assisted New York housing project and if so, whether Co-op City is prevented from allowing registered sex offenders to remain in occupancy; and W HE R E AS, the memo supplied the regulatory information stating that that specific federal law does apply to Co-op City, but the applicable law only precludes the admission of convicted sex offenders. However, nothing in federal or state common law precludes Co-op City from developing or implementing a policy to evict individuals convicted of a crime, including sexual offenses, from remaining in occupancy, or from evicting cooperators who regularly entertain or house convicted felons; and W HE R E AS, the memo further states that although Co-op City no longer receives federal mortgage subsidies, it continues to receive per-year monies in Section 8 payments on behalf of approximately 190 units who use the Section 8 subsidies to pay their monthly carrying charges; and

W H E R E AS, the memo concludes that since Co-op City receives financial benefits from the Section 8 program, it remains subject to federal housing requirements, including the statutory ban on the admission of Class III sex offenders and the requirement that applicants be screened for prior criminal convictions; and W H E R E AS, Riverbay Corporation is permitted to establish a policy which provides that current cooperators who become Class III sex offenders, as well as other dangerous felons, are not permitted to live in Co-op City and in addition that policy may also preclude regular visits from individuals registered as Class III sex offenders, or from individuals who have been adjudicated as dangerous felons. NOW, T H E R E F O R E , BE I T R E SO LVE D, that Board General Counsel set forth a policy to be reviewed, discussed, and approved by the Board of Directors for the purpose of evicting individuals convicted of a crime, including sexual offenses, from remaining in occupancy, and additionally to evict cooperators who regularly entertain or house convicted felons. YE S: Tir a d o, Ab du l-Wa ha bb NO : At k in s, Ba iley, C ylich , Gor d on, Gr a h a m , O . J on es, O wens, Sa n t ia go ABSTAI N: I llis, J ohn son , F. J on es, L eslie, Sh a p ir o M OT I ON DE F E AT E D

Co-op City Times / June 25, 2011

Facing important issues head-on Whoops, he did it again. It shouldn’t surprise anyone but the imitation reporter at City News once again has written articles that are apparently a complete figment of his imagination. He’s not sharp enough to bamboozle the people of Co-op City, but he sure does try, I’ll give him credit for that, each and every week. Just so City News, and the rest of the world knows, I’m not allies with Helen Atkins. In fact, I’m not allies with anyone, except the cooperators of our great community. I’m not sure why it is so hard for some to comprehend that I vote my conscience for what I believe is right for Co-op City. We have too much work to do to waste much time on City News. I am hopeful that a new spirit and energy has come to the Board, especially with the election of Leah Graham and Daryl Johnson, and I am hopeful other dynamic individuals with fresh ideas and energy will run for the Board next year. We cannot allow Riverbay and management to ignore important issues facing the real people of this community, the actual

Director’s Viewpoint

Tony Illis people who live in apartments here. The days of a close minded approach to everything must end. That’s why I’m hopeful that a fair resolution can be reached over the fate of the Yellow Schoolhouse. I want to make it clear, I am on the side of the children who attend programs there, and their hard working parents. We have an obligation to explore this situation to separate all the allegations and get to the truth, or at least hopefully find a solution so children are not thrown out onto the streets, especially since summer is now upon us. I know we will be asked to vote on an operating budget for Riverbay this week. In good conscience, I don’t see how anyone can vote to approve a 3% carrying charge increase one week after all the hoopla and celebration about obtaining a refinancing with New York Community

Bank. I’m tired of so many acting like we’re dealing with monopoly money instead of the hard-earned dollars of cooperators paid to Riverbay in carrying charges each month. Waste has always been an ongoing problem at Riverbay. Certain areas and departments have been ignored too long and continue to operate with a business as usual attitude and the hell with the cooperators. Speaking of waste, as I’ve said in the past when I suspected something was wrong, time will tell. I can’t help but question what’s going on with Directors and townhouses. I do know the adage, which I hold to be true, people in glass houses, or glass townhouses, for that matter, shouldn’t cast stones. I think it’s a shame when an individual, any individual, Director or not, is persecuted by the full weight of Riverbay Corporation and no one utters a word of protest. Sorting through rumors and innuendoes, and from reports that have been read to me, all I’ve heard is a case of guilty until proven innocent, and I think that’s a crying shame, especially when innocent

children are involved. But I guess in the vindictive minds of some at Riverbay it’s simply a case of let’s throw the former Director out with the bathwater, who cares whether it’s right or wrong, or going to eventually cost cooperators unnecessary funds. Remember to come out on July 14th for the Black Spectrum Theater on the Section Five Greenway as they present a performance called “When the Basketball Stops Bouncing and the Music Stops Playing,” an adaptation based on the movie, “The Day The Earth Stood Still.” Show time is 7 p.m. Admission is free and everyone is invited to attend and support community theatre at its very best. Also, Jan Parker will be returning to Co-op City on August 23 with JazzMobile. This program will also be on the Section Five Greenway at 7 p.m., so bring your beach chairs or blankets and enjoy jazz under the stars with the very talented Jan Parker and JazzMobile. You can contact me by sending an email to tonyshome10475@gmail.com or calling me at (718) 320-8035.

Building 13 Association During the summer months of July and August, the Building 13 Association will not hold meetings. We wish you all a wonderful, safe and fun-filled summer. Crime, as we all know, does not take vacation. Therefore, remain alert and report any crime to the police. After all, we are the eyes and the ears of Co-op City's Police Department. The security and safety of our home is our collective

responsibility and requires the cooperation of all of us. KEEP OFF THE GRASS AND THE FLOWER BEDS. P lea se ob ey t h e followin g q u a lit y-oflife r egu la t ion s: a) NO DOG is allowed in the apartment; b) NO LOITERING in the lobby and on the stairways. c) NO SELLING in the lobby. Period.

d) NO VANDALIZING the stairs and the elevators. Unannounced police sweeps are conducted day and night to enforce these rules. SE AT BE LT S SAVE L I VE S - Always buckle up. "It is not an option; it is the law." Please avoid texting and unnecessary distractions while driving. Observe speed limit and STOP for yel-

low school bus with flashing red lights. Report any criminal activities to Riverbay Public Safety at (718) 320-3050 and/or the 45th Precinct at (718) 822-5411 For all NYC non-emergency inquiries, call 3-1-1. For traffic updates, call 5-1-1. "IF YOU SEE SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING." —Olu b iyi Seh in d em i (M r. B)

Building 30 Association We have an email address. It is: Building30@hotmail.com. At our last meeting on June 15th, we had nominations and elections of officers. The following were elected unanimously: President, Linda Werner; Vice President, Liz Penn; Secretary, Gerry Prentice; Treasurer, Miriam E. Berlofsky.

These are your new officers. This organization cannot work without the participation of the cooperators of Building 30 A&B. I hope that we can help each other. The Crochet Club has completed another great season of learning and friendship under the supervision of our

instructor Linda and Lois. We will commence our classes in the Fall. Give it a try! It’s a great way to exercise your mind and fingers. It is stimulating and relaxing too. Throw away the tranquillizers and join in the fun. C om in g E ven t s: Check the Association bulletin board

in your lobby for dates and times of events. Get involved & make a difference! G ood & Welfa r e: 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. —M ir ia m E . Ber lofsky

Building 24 Association Hi, neighbor. No, I haven’t left planet Earth yet – just normal problems, too simple to mention. So, let’s get back in sync – the Cake Sale: I left out a few contributors in my last writing. Our own Ruth C and her neighbor from the 29th floor made a big dent in our sales with their contributions. Ruth’s neighbor made the popular “plain loaf cake” and

Ruth also made a cake. Thanks, neighbors…you really helped to sweeten our sale. Next, we live in what is known as a Tower Building, consisting of 384 units (when fully rented). Now do the math: only 103 voted in the recent Riverbay Board election. Where were the other 281? We had some of the candidates at

our meeting; campaign flyers were always under the door; and our in-house paper carried weeks of campaign information. But, only 103 of our cooperators knew about the election. True, you have the right to vote or not…but, I thought our neighbors were interested in Co-op living. I was so surprised at the low number of interested neighbors. On a brighter

note: our gardens in the front and on the back of the building are gorgeous. The front is even more exciting. Please take a look on your next trip out. F YI : Our last meeting before the summer will be held on TUESDAY, JUNE 28th at 7:30 p.m. Looking forward to seeing you there to meet and greet your —C elest in e W it h ey neighbors.

$192.22 per room per month to $194.14 per room per month. The 1.0% carrying charge increase effective June 1, 2012 will then raise the $194.14 per room per month amount to $196.08. These increases will enable Riverbay Corporation to meet its obligations; and W H E R E AS, the proposed budget was reviewed with the Board’s Budget Committee on February 24, 2011 and the committee recommended it be presented to the full Board of Directors for consideration; NOW T H E R E F O R E , L E T I T BE , R E SO LVE D: that the proposed Riverbay Corporation Budget for the

fiscal years 2011/2012 and 2012/2013 is approved and Management is authorized to process the necessary application with the NYS HCR for the above stated carrying charge increases. Upon the NYS HCR’s review and approval, Management is authorized to implement the carrying charge increases that the Commissioner of the HCR authorizes. YE S: Ba iley, C ylich , G r a h a m , I llis, F. J on es, L eslie, Sa n t ia go, T ir a d o N O : A t k in s , G o r d o n , J o h n s o n , O . J on es, O wen s, Sh a p ir o, Ab d u l-Wa h h a b PASSE D

Amended Second Reading - Resolution #11-18 SUBM ITT ED BY: E lea nor Ba iley SEC ONDE D BY: Fr a ncine R eva J ones BOAR D OF DIR EC TORS M EE TI NG, DATE D: J une 22, 2011 W H E R E AS, Management has prepared the proposed budget for fiscal 2011/2012 and 2012/2013 for Riverbay Corporation based on maintaining the current level of services for shareholders; and W H E R E AS, the proposed budget requires increases in carrying charges of 1.0% effective

October 1, 2011 and 1.0% effective June 1, 2012 in order to maintain a balanced budget through March 31, 2013 all subject to review, analysis and negotiations with the HCR; and W H E R E AS, for the month ended January 2011, the average carrying charges per room per month was $192.22 and this amount includes utilities. This amount became effective February 1, 2010 based on authorization by the HCR in 2007; and W HE R EAS, the 1.0% carrying charge increase effective October 1, 2011 will raise the current average carrying charges from

Co-op City Times / June 25, 2011

Black Forum Defen sive Dr ivin g r et u r n s in Sep t em b er Our defensive driving course has been suspended until September. Please keep checking back as we will keep you informed as to when the course will resume. 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 us at (718) 320-8035. There is a nominal fee for each of these classes. Bla ck For u m ’s Lyon s M a n e Tr a ck C lu b Try-outs are ongoing. A small fee is required for participation. For further information, please call (718) 3208035.

E m er gen cy F ood P r ogr a m - New H ou r s & Da ys We are now open on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. in 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. New E m a il Ad d r ess

The Black Forum has a new email address, coopcity blackforum@gmail.com. For membership applications, inquiries or to join the Black Forum, call anytime and leave a message or email us. We Need You - J oin Us Tod a y Now is the time for us to get involved. Membership is $5 per year/person. Call (718) 320-8035 or write to Black Forum, P.O. Box 563, Bronx, NY 10475; email: coopcityblackforum@gmail.com. Help us keep independent community organizations alive in Co-op City. Everyone is encouraged to join. Call us or visit us in Room 20 in the Dreiser Community Center. —Ton y I llis

Eleanor Roosevelt Democratic Club The Eleanor Roosevelt Democratic Club would like to thank the membership and the community for their continued support of our activities and programs for the first period of the year. It is because of you that we were able to realize our aims for the past period of time. Thank you. We invite everyone to have a very nice summer vacation, however, please continue to read our articles during the summer period for any important announcements or information. We are especially proud, once again, to have had our

Scholarship Awards Ceremony on Thursday, June 16, at our last monthly meeting, whereby four senior graduates from Harry S Truman High School were awarded scholarships for their outstanding academic achievements during their tenure at Truman High School. We applaud these very deserving students and wish them continued success in their pursuit for higher education. All four students reside in Co-op City. One of the above mentioned scholarships was donated by the Hall family of the Bronx, N.Y. (Co-op City) in the memory of their past family member and our past President, Teckla Hall.

The club extends get well wishes to those members who have been ill and are recovering. This message is also intended for those members who are homebound and recovering from various medical procedures. Our prayers are with you for a full recovery and rehabilitation. Best wishes are also extended to those members who are celebrating a birthday, anniversary, or special event during the month of June. I would like to thank the membership and the community for their continued support. —G eor ge T. C la r k e

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 d a y Ser vices – The first Sunday of the month is a bilingual service with communion at 10 a.m. Every other Sunday, the 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.

Neos P r ogr a m s – The teens, tweens and children’s programs every Friday night at 8 p.m. at the church, ages 5 & up. We also have for girls & boys liturgical dancing, ages 5 to 12, 8 p.m. on Fridays. Every last Friday night is pizza and movie night at 8 p.m. at the church. C r escend o C h r ist ia n M u sic School: 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 welcome. Registration is free and rates are affordable. Recital by our music school students on June 26th at 5 p.m. Come and bring a friend and have a great time. Hear the lovely music from our students. L a n ca st er, P a . t r ip – We are going to Lancaster on

September 30 to October 1. The trip will consist of shopping at Rockville Square Outlets, Dutch Apple Dinner Theater to see “I Love a Piano,” staying at the Heritage Hotel, breakfast at the hotel and going to Bird-in-Hand Farmers Markets and luncheon at Shady Maple Smorgasbord. Travel by deluxe coach. Cost is $237 per person double occupancy, $295 single occupancy, $229 for triple occupancy, $165 children 13 to 18, and $133 children 12 and under. Children must have 2 adults in the room in order to get the double occupancy rate. Call Barbara at (347) 603-7473 to find out more and make your reservation. If no answer, please leave a message. If you are interested in going on the trip, you must call soon. Limited number of seats are available. —R ev. Dr. M ilca Alva r ez-P la u d

Second Reading - Resolution #11-34 SUBM I T T E D BY: O t helia J on es SE C O NDE D BY: Al Sha 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 22nd , 2011 W H E R E AS, Faith in God Church has requested a lease from Riverbay Corporation for the premises at 171 Dreiser Loop (1,163 sq, ft.), Bronx, New York, to be used for church services; and W H E R E AS, the term of the lease is three years and

annual rental rates are within the provisions of Resolution #85-16 as amended by Resolution #95-44; and W H E R E AS, an inquiry was requested with the Better Business Bureau which resulted in no negative findings; and NOW, T H E R E F OR E , BE I T R E SO LVE D, that the lease agreement for the premises at 171 Dreiser Loop, Bronx, New York, by and between Riverbay Corporation, Owner, and Faith in God Church, 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 SOLVE D, that the President of the Corporation is authorized to sign the lease agreement and related documents on behalf of Riverbay Corporation. YE S: At k in s, Ba iley, C ylich , Gor d on , G r a h a m , I llis, J oh n son, F. J on es, O . J on es, L eslie, O wen s, Sa n t ia go, Sh a p ir o, Tir a d o, Ab du l-Wa h h a b PASSE D

Second Reading - Resolution #11-35 SUBM I T T E D BY: K h a lil Ab d u l-Wa h h a b SE C O NDE D BY: 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 n e 22n d , 2011 W H E R E AS, the Contracts Department sent out thirty-nine (39) requests for proposals for Bid #2663, Energy Representative Services; and W H E R E AS, the Contracts Department received four (4) proposals; and W H E R E AS, bids were reviewed in detail by the

Project Manager; and W H E R E AS, the Project Manager has determined Energy Spectrum Inc. is the lowest responsible bidder who has identified the most revenue available for Riverbay Corporation (Recommendation attached). NOW T H E R E F O R E , L E T I T BE R E SO LVE D: that the proposed contract 2663 with Energy Spectrum Inc. as per proposal attached over a two year period ending February 28, 2013 be approved as submitted by Management in accordance with Board of Directors Resolution #85-16 and amended by Board of Directors

Resolution #95-44 and the President is hereby authorized to execute the contract and Management is authorized to take all steps necessary to make this action effective. YE S: At k in s, Ba iley, C ylich , G or d on , G r a h a m , I llis, F. J on e s, O . J on es, L eslie , O wen s, Sa n t ia go, Sh a p ir o, T ir a d o, Ab d u l-Wa h h a b ABSTAI N: J oh n son PASSE D

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We’re Moving Forward Just recently, a lot of residents stated to me that they were upset that a lot of cooperators were not involved in our community. However, they now feel that we can get our community moving again. They just feel that it takes a little cooperation from everyone. Therefore, that’s why I suggested that we organize this community floor by floor, and building by building. Now, to organize ourselves we need to greet and be friendly to our neighbors. And, once we break the ice, then we can let them know that they can share their opinions and concerns with us. We can even have small chats with some of our cooperators. And, everyone can offer their suggestions as to how we can make things better here. Then, naturally, we can have building meetings. At these building meetings, the entire building association, the floor captains, and the assistant floor captains can take the lead in organizing their building. Now, when you’re organizing, please remember that you have a friend right here that is willing to help you and your group. G lor ia Wise Com m unit y Center This is of one the most pressing issues facing this community. Now, my questions are: How can we let this community center go out of business? How can we abandon the children and the parents at this site? And, how can we put those employees on the unemployment line? I have spoken extensively with Frederick Lewis, CEO, from this center. And, he has stated that his group is not in arrears. And, they have a sufficient number of students within their program. Moreover, they are willing to sign an affordable lease that will let them stay at the yellow school house. So, why would we want to kick them out now? Bottom line: What’s happening to them is wrong! Therefore, we, as an entire community, need to organize

Director’s Viewpoint

Daryl Johnson and demand that they be given a fair chance to stay at their current location. River ba y’s Finan ces The Board was able to discuss this issue of refinancing our current loans with NY Community Bank and another lender, Wells Fargo. Both sides presented their loan packages to us. Some of us accepted the NYCB loan because it provided a temporary infusion of cash so that we could continue our capital projects, refinance at a lower rate, and we could clean up our payables and our reserves. Thereafter, we felt that we had a good chance of replacing this NYCB loan with a 35-year loan from Wells Fargo at a possible 3.75% rate. This Wells Fargo loan would be self-amortizing. One of my main reasons for being on this Board is to make sure that we get our finances in order, and to make sure that the loan money is spent properly. Therefore, that brings me to my next point. T he Bu dget As mentioned in my previous article, we take in about $200 million a year in revenue. Do you know how this money is spent? Moreover, do you know that you, as a shareholder, have the right to tell this Board how you want this money to be spent? A lot of us voted for change. Therefore, change means that we are going to stop conducting business as usual.

Part of the problem seems that we accept companies that are doing business with us to jack up the cost of projects being conducted here. This is a very big problem here. Therefore, we must develop new ways of doing business within this community. One new way of doing business that I will propose will require a more thorough investigation at the beginning of any project to be done. Thereafter, we will agree on a reasonable cost for the project. Then, we must make it clear that change orders will not be accepted once we approve an outside company to do work for us. And, any company that refuses to comply with our directives will be dismissed immediately. That brings up another question. Should we, as a community, bring in new companies when we must go outside? If yes, then we will have the opportunity to get rid of this business-as-usual attitude from the existing companies here. And, we will demand that these new companies adhere to our price constraints and our new way of doing business. Now, another area that I want to focus on includes a thorough review of the budget. I want to have a line-by-line review of all revenue and expenses. And, from that point, I want all of us to remove all unnecessary items from this budget. Currently, there is a discussion about implementing additional carrying charge increases. However, I think that we can reduce our operating costs dramatically if we can reform our business practices. Thereafter, we can hopefully avoid carrying charge increases for a long time. Now, here are some other things that we as a community must address in the near future. Safety Issu es In my opinion, I think that we have a really good Public Safety Department here in Co-op City. The officers are well-

trained, professional, and they do a very good job of protecting Co-op City. Now, I would like to hear your viewpoint about any safety issues in our community. And then, perhaps we can call a meeting to address any concerns or issues that you might have in reference to these matters. Again, I’m very proud of the good job that our safety officers are doing for this community. Ma intena nce Issues I would like to hear your viewpoints about the overall maintenance of Co-op City. Senior P r ogr a m s I would love to hear your viewpoints about bringing in some more programs or activities for our seniors. Yout h P r ogr a m s I would love to hear your viewpoints about bringing in some more programs or activities for our youths also. In closing, I want to reach out to all of the building associations and to all of our cooperators. What is your name? What is the name of your building association? How many members do you have on your building association team? What are your viewpoints in reference to some of the things that are going on in this community? Can we sit down one day and discuss a few of your ideas, suggestions, and viewpoints? Again, I want to bring this entire community together. And, as mentioned, it will be very easy if we do this floor by floor and building by building. So, please, I want to hear your concerns. Plus, I want to show you that now your voice will be heard. So, please send your letters 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 That’s it for now. Please have a wonderful week, and may G-d bless you and your family.

Harriet Tubman Independent Democratic Club The HTID Club would like to thank those who attended our June meeting. We would also like to commend the new Board members for their view points and hopefully they will keep up updated on a weekly basis. Some concerns expressed by shareholders that need answers by our Board are: Where is the saving from the power plant going? Why does the new loan have to be repaid in fifteen

years? What happens if we default on the loan? Who will monitor the quality of work by contractors? How will we know if they are using quality materials? Will money be wasted on consultants, who always seem to be needed once dollars are flowing? Will the management company be getting bonuses or increasing their salary from the top? The President has agreed to work in part-

nership with an organization called "Share our Shoes" located in Raleigh, N. C. We will be launching a campaign to collect shoes (in good condition) to send to Haiti and other areas in the country/world that need them. "This is simply a way we can help those less fortunate and clean out our closets." If enough organizations in Co-op City work with us, a truck will be sent from North

Carolina for the pick-up. If not, we will be asking for $1 to be placed in each pair of shoes to assist in getting the shoes shipped to North Carolina. If churches or other organization are interested in assisting with this summer project, call 718-320-8088. New members are welcome. Dues are only $20 yearly. —Evelyn M. Tur ner

Co-op City Toastmasters Wow! A year has passed and we’re on the cusp of a brand new fiscal year for Co-op City Toastmasters (CCTM). We’ve accomplished many milestones as a club this year and we should be very proud. First of all, we’ve added 13 new members to the CCTM family. Further, as of this writing, we’ve accomplished 8 out of 10 club goals, making us again a President’s Distinguished Club. There’s still time for us to accomplish the remaining two goals which we are working feverishly to do. Let me use this opportunity to thank

the CCTM club members and Executive Team for their hard work and dedication this year. Without their commitment, CCTM would not have achieved any of the successes that we set out to do in July. We must also thank Evelyn Santiago and the Building 10 Association for use of their room to host the Area A speech contests. Last, but certainly not least, we extend our deepest gratitude to the Building 32 Association for their hospitality and support over the past 10 years where we’ve held our meetings. Our last meeting this term will be on

Thursday, June 30 at 7:30 p.m. at 4160 Hutchinson River Parkway East, Building 32B’s first floor community room in Section 5. Due to our growth, we will be moving our meetings to a larger room. As of Thursday, July 7 at 7:30 p.m., we’re bringing Co-op City Toastmasters to Room 28 in Bartow Community Center. Please remember to bring your parking stub to the meetings for validation. If you have an interest in speech competitions or wish to improve your public speaking skills, come visit one of our meetings. Co-op City Toastmasters

Club is a warm and positive environment where one can improve their public speaking skills. At our meetings, we work on giving planned and impromptu speeches and presentations and reducing, if not eliminating, the use of filler sounds and words. We also work on leadership roles, compete in speaking competitions, and sharpening our evaluation skills. Please visit www.toastmasters46.org or call 1-800-WE SPEAK for more information. You can also e-mail us at co-optoastmasters@hotmail.com. —J u d it h Slowly

Co-op City Times / June 25, 2011

African-American Association Associa t ion E lect ion s – Mr. Roger Toppin presided over the election of new officers who will serve for the next two years, beginning September, 2011. President: Francine Jones; Vice President: Harman Leacock; Recording Secretary: Estelle Rollins; Corresponding Secretary: Patsy Balfour; Treasurer: Sandra Mitchell; Assistant Treasurer: Kevin Lambright. The Association is appreciative of their past service. Sch ola r sh ip Awa r d s – The Association’s $300 Scholarship Awards were presented to two promising high school seniors: Briana T. Hamilton, who will be a graduate of Pelham Preparatory Academy with a GPA of 92%. This fall, she will attend SUNY at New Paltz to major in International Studies. Also receiving our scholarship was Malcolm Taylor, a graduate of Horace Mann High School with a GPA of 3.16/4.0 Unweighted. This fall, he will attend George Washington

University to major in Engineering. They were also presented with a documentary on “Black History,” a gift from Riverbay Board Director Andrea Leslie. We are very proud of them. The Association thanks the Scholarship Committee, including Sandra Mitchell, Patsy Balfour and Estelle Rollins, for their diligent efforts in accomplishing this rewarding event. The following are programs sponsored by the Association and you are encouraged to participate: Yoga & P ila t e s M a t C la sses – Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 2. Call 718-6718364. Belly Da n ce C la sses – Mondays at 7:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 2. Call 646-281-4570. Bu sin ess O p p or t u n it y Wor k sh op Wednesdays, 7:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 2. Call 646-721-8185.

Book Club meets today Saturday, June 25, at 3:30 p.m. at Barnes & Noble. We will be repeating our discussion of “The Warmth of Other Suns: The Epic Story of America’s Great Migration” by Isabel Wilkerson. Sa ve t he Da t e: Saturday, October 22, annual Fall trip. Tour home of Eleanor Roosevelt National Historic Site, Val-Kill Cottage/lunch at the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, NY/shopping at

Woodbury Commons Shopping Outlet. Tickets: $85. Please make checks payable to: NCNW Co Op City Section and mail to: P.O. Box 93, Bronx, NY 10475. For tickets and more information, contact: 718538-8606, 718-320-2366 or 718-655-9034. NCNW Long Island Cross County Section, Westbury NY invites you to join them for a Day at the Races, Saturday, September 24, Belmont Park Garden Terrace Clubhouse. Tickets: $50 per per-

E d u ca t ion – The Communiversity of African-Centered Education will meet on Tuesday, July 12th and August 9th at 7:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 15 to discuss classical African history that is essential for the survival of people of color. Brother Kaba Hiawatha Kamene will continue teaching the language of Kiswahili. The date for discussion of “The New Jim Crow” by Michelle Alexander has been changed to Tuesday, July 19th at 7:00 p.m. in Dreiser Center, Room 15. This book is sold at most book stores. All are welcome. Juneteenth is a holiday 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. C om p u t er C la sses – Will resume in

September. G lor ia Lyn n e C on cer t – The Association thanks everyone who attended the Gloria Lynne Concert last Saturday. She was amazing! The gentlemen celebrating Father’s Day had a great time, as well as those celebrating Black Music Month. G en er a l M em ber sh ip M eet in g – The next general membership meeting will be held on Saturday, September 10, 4:00 p.m. in the Dreiser Center, Room 15. We always welcome new members. You can join or renew your membership at any time. If you cannot attend a meeting, you may send your check or money order (DO NOT MAIL CASH) of $15 for a single membership and $25 for families to: AfricanAmerican Association of Co-op City, P.O. Box 702, Co-op City Station, Bronx, NY 10475. Your membership helps to support this organization that sustains our community. —F r a n cin e R eva J on es

National Council of Negro Women

Retirees of Dreiser Loop Retirees and friends: Today is Games Day at 1 p.m. in Clubroom 19, and the donation is $3. We are sorry, but this is it for a while as we are going on vacation and will return in September. See you then. However, Clubroom 19 (718-379-0377) will continue to be available for your weekday socializing pleasure. TR AVE L AC T IVITI ES: Join the fun as we travel to: • Dover, DE and Crab Feast – August 911 (3 day/2 night vacation) at the Dover Downs Hotel Casino. We’ll have 2 buffet breakfasts; 2 wonderful dinners including ALL you can eat spiced and steamed Maryland Style Blue Crab Feast at the Old Mill Crab House. Shopping at the Rehoboth Outlet Stores and enjoy non-stop action at the Dover Downs Slots. Price: $409 double/$499 single. $100 trip deposit is required. (Contact Beverly James/Virginia Stewart at 718-379-0377). • Biloxi, MS – Aug. 27 – Sept. (9 days/8 nights). Price: $750/double and $1020/single. The trip includes 8 nights lodging with 4 consecutive nights at a Casino Hotel on the Mississippi Gulf Coast, 14 meals: 8 breakfasts and 6 dinners, guided tour of Bay St. Louis, admission to NASA’S Stennis Space Center and much more. (Contact Eleanora Jones, 718-671-5707/Harriet Ford, 718-3790377). • Harrah’s Chester Casino and Racetrack, PA – Wed., Sept. 14. Price per person: $65. A 6-hour casino stay, a $100 slot bonus, and all you can eat at the TEMPTATION buffet. $35 deposit due now to reserve your seat. (Final payment: Thurs., Sept. 1). Let’s get together to have a fun-filled exciting and fruitful day. We will leave from Dreiser

Loop at 8:30 a.m. and meet the casino bus at 7:00 p.m. to return home. All checks payable to Retirees of Dreiser Loop. (Contact Lorraine Parker, 718-671-6403 or Beverly James, 718-379-0377). T HEAT RE COM MI TT EE : 50% deposit required for all theatre tickets. All prices include transportation. Note: The van will leave today from Dreiser Loop (across from deli) at 6:45 p.m. for the 8:00 p.m. • Sat., July 16th, NY Spirit Cruise (luncheon); Price: $65. All you can eat Grande Buffet, live musical show starring Broadway-quality performers. Lunch also includes a tour narration of New York's famous skyline! Departure - 10:00 a.m., Dreiser Loop. Committee members in Clubroom 19 on Thursdays after 3 p.m. GOOD AND W EL FAR E: We are deeply saddened to hear the news that Anita Graham, a loyal RETIREES member and a devoted Transportation Committee member, passed away on Friday, June 17. We extend our heartfelt condolences to her family and friends. We support all of our members on the mend and send warm and bright wishes for a speedy recovery. Contact Elinor Gordon at 718-379-0377 regarding illnesses and bereavements. HE LP WANTED: Volunteer part-time van drivers needed. Call 718-379-0377 for additional information. “Coming together is a beginning, staying together is progress, and working together is success.” Good health, good fortune, and a happy and safe summer to all! —C la udet te Davis

son and includes: luncheon, program & clubhouse admission. Buffet luncheon served at 12 p.m. Join them for the Parade of Hats. For ticket information/RSVP, call 516-223-6086; 516-483-7624 or 516-4894560. E F F E C T I VE I M E DI AT E LY!!! The official mailing address for the National Headquarters is 633 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20004. Please refrain from forwarding any mail (corre-

spondence, reports, membership dues and fees, donations and contribution, etc.) to the P.O. boxes because they are officially closed. Please contact Sadie Gilmore, 718-6713721 to notify us of birthdays, illness or bereavement. We wish all of you a happy, healthy and safe summer. Happy birthday to June members! —M a xin e Su lliva n

Co-op City Times / June 25, 2011

Coalition to Save Affordable Housing COMMUNICATION The Coalition to Save Affordable Housing has a website that provides cooperators with news and views on community issues—information that may not be easily available from other sources. Visit our website daily for information and newsletters on

housing issues in our community, www.CTSAH.net. MTA PHONE-IN PROTEST How have the bus cuts affected you? The community started phoning in to the MTA early in January protesting changes of bus and Access-A-Ride service, and calling for

their restoration. The community continues making the calls every Monday at noon. Please direct your calls to 646-252-2660 & 646-252-2659 and ask for a community relation person. Protest the service and argue to our need for the Bx 26, Bx 28 and Access-ARide services to be restored. Do not settle for

any excuse! Community members are also encouraged to contact our Assemblyman at 718-892-2235 and our State Senator at (718) 547-8854 to share their frustration with poor services and double fares. Tell them the service is not working! —Seba st ia n Ula nga

Co-op City Little League E n d of R egu la r Sea son H igh ligh ts Reggie Williams went three for three with one single, two doubles and 3 RBIs to propel the Knights of Pythias Yankees, manager Phil Nwogu, over the Astor Marlins, 14-8, in the first game of the Inter-league Junior Division playoffs. The battery of pitcher Elijah Miller (7 Ks) and catcher Robert Cruz (two throw-outs and a put out at home) kept the Marlins at a stalemate. Christopher Torres got the save pitching two innings with one crucial strikeout. Contributing to the offense were Robert Mickey, Jarret Gonzalez, and Amari Nwogu. With Marlins runners at first and second, shortstop Elijah Miller combined with first baseman Reggie Williams for a game ending double play. In the Inter-League Major Division, the Bay Plaza Shopping Center Cyclones captured first place by trouncing the Astor Braves in the last game of the

regular season. Congratulations to the Cyclone players. On June 15, the Co-op City Associated Market Dragons prevailed over the Astor Braves, 6-5, in a thrilling walk off victory. Down 5-4 in the last inning, the Dragons scored 2 runs with 2 outs in their last at bat. Jason Ortiz started the rally with a single, stole second and scored on a triple by Marquise Boldley. In an attempt to steal home, Marquise got caught in a run-down and eventually scored the winning run as the Braves third baseman missed the throw. Dragon pitchers were Cole Waller, 3 innings with five strikeouts, and Ryan Mendez, who allowed no runs and struckout seven. The Dragons ended up in second place, one game behind the Interleague Major Division first place Cyclones. The League wants to extend its thanks to the Dragon and Cyclones parents and

fans for their support. Our appreciation to both team coaching staffs consisting of Robert Grant, Edwin Williams, Fernando Torres, Earl Williams, Robin Sullivan, Edwin Ortiz and Devin Sullivan, The Marion Scott Senior Division Hawks, continued its winning ways by defeating the Parkchester Seniors, 7-5, and mercy the Throgs Neck Seniors, 19-5. For both games, Jose Martinez, Devin Sullivan, Derrick Wade, Gabe Santiago, Kumar Seedat, Marck Tarlton and Malik Dixon, provided the hitting bombardment. Reggie Williams also contributed in a big way with a grand slam homerun. The winning pitchers and relievers were Jose Martinez, Marck Tarlton and Derrick Wade. On Sunday, June 19, the Marion Scott Hawks, managed by Cisco Rodriguez and coached by Cliff Wade, won game one of the play-offs by overpowering Pelham

Parkway, 10-7. The Hawks took the lead in the second inning, scoring five runs. Marck Tarlton started it off with a single, Derrick Wade walked and Manny Calderon hit a two RBI double. Malik Dixon, Gabe Santiago and Randy Gaines followed it with singles. In the 3rd inning, Pelham Parkway scored 5, taking the lead, 7-5. The Hawks answered back in the 6th with Joel Mendez hitting a single, Marck Tarlton hitting a double, and Derrick Wade drumming a two RBI triple. Malik Dixon followed with a single, Gabe Santiago tagged on a double and Kumar Seedat hit a scorching single for the commanding lead. The final out of the game for Pelham came on a hidden ball tag out play by the Hawks third baseman Manny Calderon. Good luck to the Hawks on their quest to defend their Senior Division Inter-league 2010 Championship title. —H ect or Aya la

Community Protestant Church On behalf of our Pastor, Reverend Dr. Calvin E. Owens, and our church family, welcome to Community Protestant Church, a church of love and understanding, located at 1659 East Gun Hill Road, Bronx, NY 10469; telephone: (718) 8629172. C H UR C H SC H E DUL E Sunday School - 9:00 a.m. Worship Service - 11:00 a.m. Communion Service - Every first and third Sundays Prayer Meeting and Bible Study – Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMS ARE AT THE CHURCH’S ANNEX: 2053 ASCH LOOP NORTH

(CO-OP CITY) Morning Prayer Services - Tuesday, 6:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. Neighborhood Bible Study - Thursday at 10:00 a.m. OT HE R SC H E DUL E D E VE NT S: Sunday, June 26th, at 11:00 a.m. – Observance of Youth Day. Theme: “I Can Do All Things.” Our Guest Preacher will be Rev. Allen Paul Weaver III, Associate Minister, Thessalonia Worship Center, Bronx, NY. Wednesday, July 20 - Friday, July 22 – Delaware Delight and More Getaway sponsored by the Shepherd’s Ministry. Tour includes deluxe accommodations at

the Dover Hotel & Casino; a day in Atlantic City; Shopping Spree; Crabfeast at the Old Mill Crab House; Buffet dinner at Dover Downs; 2 breakfasts; Baggage handling and transportation. Cost per person: $395/double; $495/single. For additional information and/or reservations, call (718) 994-5761 or (718) 652-2906. Saturday, September 17th, noon – 4:00 p.m. at Dreiser Auditorium B, the Missionary Ministry presents a RED CARPET FASHION SHOW AND BRUNCH, featuring the fashions of Dressed to A “T” by Theresa Ferguson. Tickets: $40. For additional information and to purchase tickets, call (718) 379-

8514; (718) 671-6922, (718) 671-0425 or (718) 671-6122. Saturday, October 8, 3:00 p.m., get on board the “GLORY TRAIN,” a fantastic play presented by the Sepia Players at Community Protestant Church, 1659 East Gun Hill Road, Bronx. Donation: $20. For additional information and/or to purchase tickets, call (718) 513-3308; (718) 6712187; (718) 655-7241 or (718) 671-5961. 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

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Coalition of African-American Churches & Community Organizations Congratulations to Rev. Dr. Sheldon E. Williams. This exceptionally talented minister of high esteem has a long history of service to the church. He founded and serves as the CEO of Co-op City Intergenerational Outreach Center, Inc. and is the author of “Principle Centered Living: 9 Reasons to Maintain Your Values in a Pressure Filled World.” You can reach Rev. Dr. Sheldon Williams at 914-548-5639; email info@RevDrSheldonEWilliams.com or online at www.RevDrSheldonE Williams.com. The National Black Church Initiative (NBCI ) appointed Rev. Dr. Sheldon E. Williams as leader of the Northeast Faith Command. The installation service will be held on Saturday, July 9 at 11 a.m. at

Community Protestant Church, 1659 East Gun Hill Road (corner of Bartow and Gunther Avenues), Bronx, NY 10469. Phone: (718) 862-9172. All are invited. The Coalition of African-American Churches & Community Organizations of Co-op City, Inc. meetings will be in recess July and August. Meetings will resume on September 6. The Coalition wishes everyone a happy and healthy summer. Please inform the Coalition of any suggestions that you may have. Patricia Bonaparte is the President of the Coalition. Phone number is 718-320-1861. The Coalition is a non-profit organization dedicated to maintaining and improving the quality of life of cooperators and

providing educational and culturally enriching programs for the community. We also act as one voice for all Coalition members where there are issues of common concern and human rights. Members of the Coalition include the following: African-American Association; Co-op City Baptist Church; Faith @ Work Christian Church; Harriet Tubman Independent Democratic Club; NAACP, Co-op City Branch; Retirees of Dreiser Loop; St. Joseph Episcopal Church, and Zodiacs Track Club. Please support our efforts by sending us your tax deductible contribution, made payable to: Coalition of African-American Churches & Community Organizations of Co-op City, Inc., Post Office Box 619,

Bronx, N.Y. 10475. Churches and organizations that desire to join the Coalition 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 stationery and signed by the minister/president. Read the Coalition’s weekly column for information about events and issues. Our sincere condolences to the family of Mrs. Dorothy Chinsammy, who recently passed away. Remember the Coalition motto is: “Coming Together is a Beginning; Keeping Together is Progress; Working Together is Success.” —H a r m a n T. L ea cock

Co-op City Branch of the NAACP Were you at last evening’s NAACP Square Dance? No doubt you had a fine time if you went. Remember, Square Dance has gained in popularity and is recognized as an excellent source of social interaction and exercise. As this writing overlaps the event, there will be more news on the Square Dance in the next article. Thank you to Chairperson Ms. Eleanor Donnley for all her hard work and to her very supportive committee for all the help they provided. Our Freedom Fund chairperson, Ms. Eleanor Donnley, probably one of the busiest people in Co-op City, this week presented and oversaw the presentation of more Certificates of Merit to local graduates in recognition of their achievements as they went forward to their next level of education. Today, we ask you to salute the

following recipients and give praise to Coldayne Hayden, P.S. 160 Walt Disney School, who received her award on 6/22; Sabrina Olavarria, P.S. 153 Helen Keller School, who received on 6/23; Sophia Abraham & Brandon Spence, P.S. 178 Dr. Selman Waksman School, who received on 6/23; Danielle Rose, I.S. 180 Dr. Daniel Hale Williams School, who received on 6/24; and Mark Modeste & Adeola Okunoye, I.S. 181 Pablo Casals School, who were awarded on 6/24 as they begin their next challenge. The NAACP President Benjamin Todd Jealous, published a statement, edited from the Washington Post, “For 102 years, the NAACP has fought to ensure that all our children have access to high-quality public education. Our founders made improving education our

primary strategy for improving America. They did so because they knew from experience that educational inequities are not only the product of broader inequalities and dangerous social tensions but also maintain them. We believe that if we make all our schools great places to learn, we will have more than better institutions and better-prepared students — we will have a better country. Toward this end, we filed a lawsuit last month on behalf of New York City’s public school children and their parents.” This is the purpose of the lawsuit. It is not too late! Until June 30, our Co-op City Branch of the NAACP continues the campaign of quiet determination. The supporters continue to forge ahead peacefully to make the NAACP stronger by participating in our “at home tea”

fundraising campaign. Participation guarantees your entry for one of three prizes awarded at the end of the campaign. July 10th is the next meeting of the Co-op City Branch of the NAACP. This last meeting of the year is at 3 p.m. at Building 31A, 100 Erskine Place. The newly redesigned website: http://action.naacp.org/ or the New York State Branch website is available. NAACP membership comes to students for $15 and adults $30 with “ The Crisis” coming too. The Co-op City Branch of the NAACP hopes for the good health of all, congratulates all the graduates and will see you July 10th. This press release is submitted with the approval of President Jeannette Graves. —Eva La za ar

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Co-op City Baptist Church Rev. Dr. Sheldon E. Williams and the Co-op City Baptist Church family invite you to join us tomorrow for worship service at 8:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Sunday School for children and adults is held at 9:30 a.m. We invite you to worship, study, and pray with us. Wednesday evening Bible study is suspended for the summer. Wednesday afternoon Bible study is held 1:00 p.m. and will suspend for the summer on June 29. Evening Prayer Service is suspended for the summer. 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 is held on Wednesdays at 12 p.m. All are invited to attend for a mid-week spiritual pick-up. TODAY, Saturday, June 25th from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. the Christian Education Ministry presents its 2nd annual Youth and Young Adult Conference at the church. The

conference will start at 10 a.m. with Rev. Quinton Ervin, Associate Minister, at Mt. Sinai Baptist Church, Bronx, NY, presenting “Bullying and Conflict Resolution.” The second presenter will be Rev. Dr. Eric B. Turner, Associate Minister and Minister of Music, from St. Luke Baptist Church, Harlem, NY, presenting “Staying in Your Lane.” Registration and a continental breakfast will be at 9 a.m. Call the church for additional information. The Children Day Service will be held tomorrow, Sunday, June 26, at 11 a.m. The speaker will be our very own Rev. Dr. Williams. The theme will be, “But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well,” Matthew 6:33. All are invited to come to this celebratory service. Come and join the Christian Education Ministry Vacation Bible School starting on Monday, June 27 through July 8, at 6:00 p.m. each evening. The theme will

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Rev. Dr. Robert A. Smith, Jr., Pastor; Lady Theresa M. Smith, co-founder; Rev. McMillian, Assistant Pastor, and the Church of the Savior family extend an invitation to every person to worship with us. We are a non-denominational, inter-racial, inter-cultural, intergenerational fellowship of believers. We care about you, not your W2. We are not church as usual. Come as you are, we leave the judging to God. The Church of the Savior family extends love and affirmation to the Co-op City community; a warm welcome awaits you!! We love you for who you are, not what you have. Please call us at 718-320-0002 or 917-734-4058 for more information. Do you want a place that allows you to meet the living God? Do you want to be connected to people who care about you, not what you have on or how much money you make? A special seat and friend awaits you. Church of the Savior is located at 120 DeKruif Place – street level, (under Building #7 near Dreiser Loop). Take the 38 to Dreiser Loop and DeKruif Pl. Our mailing address is: P.O. Box 86, Bronx, NY 10475. Su n d a y M or n in g Sch ed u le: Adult Bible Study – 9:15 a.m. Summer Worship - 10:00 a.m. 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 t op ic: “You are not a loser!” Reading from God’s word - John 3:16.

Father Taylor and the congregation of St. Joseph’s invite you to worship with us at 155 Dreiser Loop (lower level) here in Co-op City, telephone (718) 320-0844. Weekly Schedule Sunday: Service 9 a.m. Sunday School (on break July & August). Wednesday: Bible Study 7 p.m. Thursday: Choir Rehearsal 7 p.m. Friday: Youth Group 4 - 6 p.m. Young Adults 6:30 - 9 p.m. Every 4th Sunday, the Sunday School children lead the service and every 5th Sunday, the Young Adults lead. Upcoming Events June 26: Confirmation & Reception of new members. Service led by the Rt. Rev. Dr. George Ninan. July 9: Deluxe bus transportation to Duck Walk Vineyard in Montauk, Long Island. Donation: $85. Trip includes lunch at Gurney’s Inn, wine tasting and tour of the facility. For tickets, please contact the church at (718) 320-0844 or June Grimes at (347) 427-6940. O Lord, our Governor, how exalted is your Name in all the world! (Psalm 8). —M. Chambers & D. Singleton

be “Jesus Truth Seekers – A Mission Possible.” Join us for an exciting adventure with a group of Jesus Truth Seekers. Rev. Dr. Sheldon E. Williams has been appointed to be the Leader of the Northeast Faith Command which is located in New York City. Rev. Williams will be installed on Saturday, July 9, at 11 a.m. The service will be held at Community Protestant Church, located at 1659 East Gun Hill Road, Bronx, NY. The guest speaker will be Rev. Anthony Evans, President of the National Black Church Initiative. All are invited for this momentous occasion. Rev. Dr. Williams has a radio show on WMCA 570 AM every Friday at 1:30 p.m. Rev. Dr. Williams is the author of Principle Centered Living: 9 Reasons To Maintain Your Values in a Pressure Filled World and Founder of SEW Universal, Inc. Visit his websites: www.Principle CenteredLiving.com or www.RevDr —H a t tie L . L u ca s SheldonEWilliams.com.

Church of the Savior Up com in g E ven t s: Sunday, June 26 - Our Morning Worship begins at 10:00 a.m. Time of Meditation, 9:10; Come and be refreshed; have quiet time with God. Everyone is welcomed. God loves you and so do we. Meet us at the Co-op City Fair. Information along with cold drinks and deserts for sale. Week ly Act ivit y – Church of the Savior summer worship at 10 a.m. Come and be blessed; we want an opportunity to love you. See you in church. Each Thursday at 10 a.m., Channel 70 Bronxnet. Tune in and be blessed. If this program has lifted you, please let us know. Dr. Smith can be contacted at 718-320-0002. If you prefer to drop a personal note: P.O. Box 86, Bronx, NY 10475 is our mailing address. Bereavement Support Group meets Monday evenings at 7 p.m. Are you grieving the loss of a loved one? Come, our arms and hearts are open to you. God bless you! “ I wa s h u ngr 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. T h ou gh t of th e Week : “Adversity weakens the weak and strengths the strong.” —Rev. Robert A. Smith

The Williamsbridge Club The Williamsbridge Club of the National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Clubs, Inc. is an organization dedicated to community service in the areas of Health, Employment, Education and Economic Development. We are open for new members with a like mind for community service, to join us. The Adult Club meets at Dreiser Center on the second Friday of the month. The Youth Club consists of youth 12 to 18 years of age. The youth club is dedicated to service, education, technology and activism. Ombudsman are men of the community interested in mentoring, as well as decreasing the high school drop out rate of minority students. Information about the National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Clubs may be found at www.nanbpwc.org. The club will not meet during the summer. We are, however, interested in recruiting new members from our community. We hope that you will be interested and call to find more information about our various units. If you are interested in membership in the Williamsbridge Club, please call Sandra, 917-972-7732, or Sylvia, 917-9215445. If you are interested in rendering community service, please call Ursela at 917-566-7067. We value your continued support of our community events. We value your ideas, if you have an idea or interest for a community workshop or topic, please let us know. Call Ursela or Sylvia at the above numbers. THANK YOU. —Sylvia Hicks

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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 friendly hospitality. We also invite the youth of our community to attend our Sunday Morning services,

which are designed to meet the special needs of our young people. Parents, please send your children to learn of the Lord Jesus. Prayer Service takes place every Wednesday evening from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., followed by Bible Teaching from 8:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Be with us to learn the truth from the Word of God. L ist of P r ogr a m s a n d E ven t s: Adult Sunday School is from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Youth Sunday School is also from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Holy Communion is served the first Sunday of the month.

Youth Sunday takes place on the second Sunday of the month Missionary Sunday takes place on the third Sunday of the month Memorial Sunday (Men’s Day) takes place on the fourth Sunday of the month Seniors’ Sunday takes place on the fifth Sunday of the month. Singles’ Ministry meets every third Tuesday evening of the month at 6:00 p.m. Kids For Christ Choir & Club meets 1st & 2nd Friday of the month at 6:30 p.m. Seniors’ Ministry meets lst Tuesday of the month at 11:00 a.m. Mid-day Bible Study meets every

Tuesday afternoon from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. Come join New Vision’s “Partners in Reading Program” every Sunday afternoon from 1:40 p.m. to 2:30 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. The Church of the New Vision is located at 135 Einstein Loop, Room #33, Bronx, NY 10475; Telephone: (718) 671-8746 or (718) 320-0409. —C a r ol H a q u e

Circle of Christ Church - Hearts of Love Ministry of NY Reverend Elisamuel “Sam” Colon and the congregation of Circle of Christ Church would like to extend an invitation of love and peace in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Please join us for a time of adoring worship, praise and the Word of God. Allow the Lord to reach into your heart and help you see the road of light and joy. Circle of Christ Church is a beacon which the Lord has lit onto Co-op City and it is our purpose as a church and as children of God to serve, teach and bring forth the Gospel for all to hear and witness. Focus Scr ipt u r e For T he Week : How great is the love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! —1 John 3:1 (NIV) An n ou n cem en t s: Spanish Bible Study is being held every

Wednesday during the day. Please contact the church office for times and location at 347-945-1992. Wednesday, June 29th at 7 p.m. – Bible Study and Prayer Service. Friday, July 1st at 7 p.m. – “Broken Chains”: Youth Ministry – Young people 13 thru 21 are encouraged to join us in Worship, the Word and Fellowship. This is a service that is run by young people for young people. Sunday, July 3rd at 11 a.m. – Communion Service: All are welcomed at the Lord’s Table. Saturday, July 9th at 4 p.m. – You are invited to join us for our Youth Summer Production – “ The Fall.” A play that depicts The Beginning, The Fall and The Victory through music and dance. All are welcome. This is a FREE event.

Sch ed u le of Ser vice: Sundays:Worship Service*** 11 a.m. start ** First Sunday of each month is our Communion Service. Children’s Church (4-12 years old) 12 a.m. start (Dreiser, Rm. #2) Little Lambs (2–4 years old) Noon start (Dreiser, Rm. #2) Wednesdays: Spanish Bible Study Please contact church for time & location Worship, Prayer, & Bible Study 7 p.m. start Fridays: Teen Church 7–9 p.m. Children’s Church 7–9 p.m. F Y I: You can now see portions of our services and worship on our website www.circleofchristchurch.org, Facebook,

Youtube and Bronxnet Cable Channel #70, Saturdays at 4 p.m. You can submit your prayer request online at prayer@circleofchristchurch.org or give your request to an usher during Friday or Sunday services. Circle of Christ Church helps support missions in Peru, Colombia, Puerto Rico, Mexico, Bronx and Africa. Join us in our goal to expand God’s work throughout the world. Please make all donations to Circle of Christ Church – memo Missions. P lea se m a il a ll you r in q uir ies or d on a tion s t o t he followin g a d dr ess: Circle of Christ Church, 147 Dreiser Loop, Plaza Level, Bronx, NY 10475; 347-945-1992. Ema il: admin@circleofchristchurch.org. Website: www.circleofchristchurch.org. —E ld er J a y R a m os

Pentecostal Tabernacle Pentecostal Tabernacle is at 120 Benchley Pl, Building 24, on the street level. We welcome everyone to attend worship service every Sunday Morning. Sunday School for all age groups begin at 10:30 a.m. Mid-day worship service at 11:45 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday evening prayer meeting starts at 7:30. Friday evening Bible study starts at 7 p.m. Focu s: All living things have the fingerprints of Divinity upon them because all things were made by Him and for Him. Colossians 1:16 states – For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible,

whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by him, and for him. God did more than experiment with a weekend hobby. He put his own breath into his creation. God created mankind in his own image as His representatives and gave them His leadership ability. All mankind is created in His master plan. On those grounds, no one should criticize individuals for differences in skin, hair, eye color or mental capacity. To speak evil against the creation of God is to speak evil against the creator. And God said, Let us make man in our

image, after our likeness: and let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over the cattle, and over all the earth, and over every creeping thing that creepeth upon the earth. So God created man in his own image, in the image of God created he him; male and female created he them. And God blessed them, and God said unto them Be fruitful, and multiply and replenish the earth, and subdue it: and have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over every living thing that moveth upon the earth. (Genesis

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Dominos 10:00 in Rm. 49 Tai Chi 11:00 in Rm. 45 Bingo 1:00 in Rm. 49 Matinee Movie w/George Rm. 49, 2-4 p.m.

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

Art Class 1-4 p.m., Rm. 7

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

Library, Exercise, Chat session, Rm. 7, 9:30 – 1 Blood Pressure 1st & 3rd Thursday 10-11:30, Rm. 7 Line Dancing 10:00 a.m. Aud. A Mind Teasers 12-1 p.m., Rm. 7 Belly Dancing 12:30 p.m., Aud. A Handi-Flex 1 p.m., Aud. A Drama Rm. 7, 1:30–4 p.m.

Dominos 10 a.m., Rm. 45 Stay Well Exercise 10-11, Rm. 45 Spelling Bee 11 a.m., Rm. 49

Bingo 2 p.m. in Rm. 25 Bingo 1:00 in Rm. 49 2:30-4

“Movie Madness” 9:30 a.m., Rm. 31

Dominos 10 a.m., Rm. 45

Crochet & Knitting 9:00 in Rm. 2

Spelling Bee 11 a.m., Rm. 31

Art 10:00 in Rm. 45

Day at the Movies w/ popcorn 10 a.m., Rm. 7

Self Defense 10 a.m., Rm. 45

Meditative Moments 11:00 in Rm. 8

Bingo 1:00 p.m. in Rm. 49

Mind Teasers 12-1 p.m., Rm. 7

Card Games Rm. 49 2 p.m. – 4 p.m.

Whist Card Game/ Scrabble 2-4 pm, Rm. 7

Bingo 2 p.m. in Rm. 25 Blood Pressure 2nd & 4th Friday 10-11:30, Rm. 49

*Schedule subject to change without notice*

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

WEEKLY TRIPS

PRICE

1st Monday: Stew Leonards 1st & 3rd Mondays: Super Wal-Mart

$5 $12

Fridays Tuesdays

$3 $10

Swimming Bowling

Rye bread Seedless grapes

Thurs., June 30

Orange juice Turkey loaf Oven browned potato Carrots

Salisbury steak Mashed potatoes Spinach

Whole wheat bread Watermelon

Fri., July 1

Hamburger, franks, corn on the cob, cole slaw, rolls/margarine, watermelon, iced tea lemonade, milk

JULY 4TH FEAST

JULY 4th FEAST

Wed., June 29

Walking & Exercise w/Ms. Gaskill 2-4 p.m.

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

Chicken cacciatore Spaghetti Italian blend

Tues., June 28

Mind Teasers 12 -1 p.m., Rm. 7

Word Games 9:30 – 11:30 a.m., Rm. 31

Grape juice Chicken parmesan Brown rice Lettuce/tomato/carrots

Library, Exercise, Chat Session 9:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m., Rm. 7

Pineapple juice Meatballs Spaghetti Italian blend Apple juice Breaded pollack Sweet potato Oriental blend

Bingo 11 a.m., Rm. 31

Dominos 2:30 p.m., Rm. 31

Whole wheat bread Plum

Line Dancing 2 - 4 p.m., Rm. 45

Mon., June 27

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

Card Games p.m., Rm. 25

Turkey burger Red potatoes in skin Brussels sprouts

Crochet & Knitting 9:00 a.m., Rm. 7

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

Word Games 9:30 -11:30, Rm. 31

Rye bread Peach

Library 9:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., Rm. 49

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

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

Breaded hoki Steak fries Tossed salad

Kosher

Dominos 2 p.m., Rm. 25

Chat session 9:30 a.m. – 1 p.m., Rm. 31

Soups, Breads and Desserts

Date:

Einstein

Dominos 10:00 a.m., Rm. 45

Current Events 10 a.m., Rm. 31 Bingo 10:00 in Rm. 31 Beginner’s Self Defense 9 a.m., Rm. 31 Advanced Self Defense 10 a.m., Rm. 31 Dominos 2:30 p.m., Rm. 25 Word Games 9:30 –11:30 a.m., Rm. 31 Card Games 2:30-4 p.m., Rm. 25

Non-Kosher

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Bartow

PICK UP TIMES Bartow Dreiser Einstein 1 p.m. 1:15 p.m. 1:30 p.m. 8:30 a.m. 8:45 a.m. 9:00 a.m. (June, July & August only) 1 p.m. 1:15 p.m. 1:30 p.m. 11 a.m. 11:30 a.m. 11:15 a.m.

To register for trips and classes, please call: (718) 320-2066 Monday – Friday: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Funded by: The NYC Department for the Aging, The NYS Office for the Aging and Riverbay Corporation

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

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

Upcoming Events/Trips E F F E C T IVE I M M E DI AT E LY DOOR TO DOO R DROP OF FS FO R SHOPP ING T RIPS ONLY. E M PIRE CIT Y CASINO - June 29th, July 6th, July 13th, July 20th - $3. Trip includes transportation, boxed lunch and 4 hours at casino, $10 food coupon. Pick-ups: Einstein, 10:00 a.m.; Bartow, 10:15 a.m. and Dreiser, 10:30 a.m. DROP OFF AT ASCH LOOP IN FRONT OF LIBRARY; DREISER LOOP AND EINSTEIN LOOP ONLY. F RIDAY, J ULY 1st, Independence Day celebration, Bartow Center Court Yard, Menu: Hamburgers/franks, Corn on the cob, cole slaw, rolls/margarine, watermelon, iced tea/lemonade, milk. Music by DJ WOODY!! $4 IN ADVANCE. NO TICKETS SOLD AT DOOR. Pick-ups: Einstein, 10:00 a.m.; Dreiser, 10:15 a.m. CIRQUE du SOL E IL Z a r ka na - World Premiere at Radio City, Wednesday, September 21, $52 per person (includes admission/round trip transportation/boxed lunch). Payment due by July 15. Pick-ups: Bartow, 12:15 p.m.; Dreiser, 12:30 p.m. and Einstein, 12:45 p.m. WAL -M ART – Pick-up times for WalMart for the months of June, July and August has been changed as follows: Bartow – 8:30 a.m.; Dreiser - 8:45 a.m.; Einstein - 9:00 a.m. CARE GIVE R SUP P ORT GROUP Do You Need Support For An Older Person? A Caregiver Support Group can offer an atmosphere of understanding and support for caregivers to discuss issues and problems. 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 Avenue, Room 31 from 1-2 p.m. The next session is Tuesday, July 26th. The support group is facilitated by a social

worker. If you have any questions, please contact JASA at 718-320-2066. NO MEETINGS SCHEDULED FOR JUNE. DISABI L I T Y SUP P O RT/SO C I AL IZATION GROUP - First Friday of every month – 2049 Bartow Ave., Room 25. The next meeting for the DIABET IC SUP P O RT G RO UP is scheduled for Monday, June 27. Sen ior Cen t er F ield Tr ip Per mission Slip – All senior center participants are required to fill out a Senior Center Field Trip Permission Slip before going on any JASA senior center trips. If you are paying for someone to go on the trip, you mu st make sure that they bring the form with them on the day of the trip. All forms must be filled out prior to going on the trip. No exceptions. NOW HIRING: PART T IME DRIVER WANTE D - The Co-op City Bartow Senior Center is searching for a responsible part-time driver with a valid CDL License to work 20 hrs. per week. You can obtain an application or submit your resume to the Co-op City Senior Center Office located at 2049 Bartow Ave., 718-320-2066. BLO OD P RESSURE : Trained volunteers are providing FREE blood pressure screenings to the 60+ community, conveniently located at all three of the Co-op City community centers. All you need is to become a member by simply filling out a short application form available at any of the local centers. L OCAT IONS & SCHEDULE 135 Einstein Loop, Room 45, every 2nd & 4th Friday at 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. 177 Dreiser Loop, Room 7, every 1st & 3rd Thursday at 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Bartow at 2049 Bartow Avenue, Room 31, every 1st & 3rd Wednesday, 9 a.m. – 10 a.m.

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WEEKLY SCHEDULE BUILDING & TOWNHOUSES ASSOCIATIONS Cooperator’s United: “Meeting” Tues., 6/28; 7:00 pm (Bartow Room #31)

EDUCATION African American Association: “Business Education Classes” Wed., 6/29; 6:00 pm (Dreiser Room #2)

HOBBIES African American Association: “Belly Dance Class” Mon., 6/27; 7:00 pm “Yoga & Pilates” Tues., 6/28; & Thurs., 6/30; 7:00 pm (Dreiser Room #2)

Co-op City Duplicate Bridge Club: “Bridge Training Class” Wed., 6/29; 4:00 pm (Dreiser Room #9) “Bridge Game” Wed., 6/29; 6:00 pm (Dreiser Room #9)

POLITICAL Co-op City Republican Club: “Meeting” Thurs., 6/20; 6:30 pm (Bartow Room #28)

RELIGIOUS Deeper Life Church: Tues., 6/28; 7:00 pm (Dreiser Room #1) Church of the New Vision: “Bible Studies” Sun., 7/3; 9:30 am (Einstein Room #38) Faith @ Work Christian Church: Thurs., 6/30; 5:30 pm and Sun., 7/3; 8:00 am (Dreiser Room #8)

Iglesia Cristiana Marcos 16:15: Sun., 7/3; 10:00 am (Einstein Rm #35) Harvest Restoration Ministries: “Bible Study” Wed., 6/29; 7:00 pm (Dreiser Room #10), “Church Service” Sun., 7/3; 10:00 am (Dreiser Room #10)

Mt. Calvary Baptist Church: Thurs., 6/30; 5:30 pm (Dreiser Room #9) Circle of Christ: “Children’s Bible Study” Sun., 7/3; 10:00 am (Dreiser Room #2)

AARP Chapter #4997 F YI: New York ranks 4th in the nation for pedestrian deaths for people age 65 and older. More than one in five traffic deaths in the state are pedestrians – almost twice the national average. We need Complete Streets legislation passed in New York State to make our streets and roads safer. Complete Streets help people of all ages get around their communities safely. Whether you walk, bike, drive, push a stroller, use a wheel chair, or take public transportation, Complete Streets legislation will help make sure that roads are designed with the needs of all users in mind. Complete Streets planning is designed to balance safety and convenience for everyone. Send a note to Speaker of the Assembly, Sheldon Silver, to put the Complete Streets legislation (A.8355-Gantt) to a vote this session. 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. 2011 TOUR COMMITTEE ACTIVITIES RE M INDER: You don’t have to be a member of Peachtree Chapter to attend any of the trips — so, come and go with us…let’s have fun together… July 21 (Thurs.) – 4-hour stay at the “new”

& “exciting” Sugar House Casino (PA) – with a three-course luncheon aboard the Moshula Historic Ship; casino bonus (to be announced) – $87/person — contact Daisy, 718-671-3241. Aug. 23 (Tues.) – Boston Harbor Cruise; includes roundtrip motor coach; scenic 2hour Harbor Cruise (aboard the beautiful Odyssey); elegantly served 3-course luncheon; and musical entertainment – A “WAITING LIST” IS AVAILABLE. (NOTE: If you were on the list and I have not heard from you since April, you are now on the waiting list) — $90/person – contact Delores, 718-3792176. Sept. 22 (Thurs.) – Opus “Casino Cruise” Line – trip includes sailing out of Freeport (NY); free hot/cold buffet & dessert; free “top-shelf” drinks while gaming; Deluxe motor coach transportation to ship; slot bonus to be announced – $60/person – for payment info.,, contact Jeanne, 718-379-3742 (make check payable to AARP #4997) Oct. 17th & 18th – Rocking Horse Resort Fall Foliage – overnight stay; 3 meals; resort activities; Monticello Raceway/Casino on return trip home — $199/double & $249/single — $50 deposit due with registration – balance due by Sept. meeting – contact Jean, 718-379-3742/Wini. —Delor es Deb nam

Handicapped Adults Association

SENIORS JASA Senior Services: “Luncheon” Mon., 6/27 - 7/1; 8:00 am (Bartow Room #31)

SERVICE & CIVIC Weight Watchers Nutrition Program: Tues., 6/28; “Meeting Time” 6:00 pm (Dreiser Room #4)

Baychester Library Events VISIT THE LIBRARY - A GREAT WEALTH OF INFORMATION UPCOMING EVENTS Free Computer Classes Computer’s Practice & Q/A, Thursday, June 30, 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Pre-registration required, please drop in to register; Class size is limited to 8; All classes are one session only; All classes are hands on.

WEEKLY EVENTS KIDS Game On Nintendo Wii! - Every Monday, 3:30 p.m. • Teen TAG - June s28, Tuesday, 4 p.m., ages 12-18 • KIDS Reading Aloud - Every Wednesday, 3:30 p.m., ages 3-8 • Teen Book Café - Every Wednesday, 4 p.m., Talk about books or listen. • Chess Club - Every Thursday, 3:00 p.m. • Teen Time - Every Friday, 2:30-4:30 p.m. Come and hang out in the library’s community room: Bring a snack, talk to friends, play games.

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VAN—During the month of June, there will be no van service. Check our weekly articles for further information. FL EA MAR KET—Come into Room #13 and shop in our flea market. Greeting cards are 25¢ each, canes are $5 each, jewelry, soft covered books are five (5) for $1, hard covered books are 50¢ each, CD’s music in Spanish and English, $1 each. New

items arrive daily. We are open from 9:00 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. THE OFFI CE—Our office hours are from 9:00 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. If you need information, please call 718- 320-2069. When leaving a message, please do not leave a nasty one. It is not fair to the staff. Pennies, pennies, pennies! Please bring —Ar lene R odr iguez them to the office.

Goose Island Seniors Sunday, June 26—Bingo game in Room 39 at 1:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome to join. Price is $3. Refreshments and snacks. Tuesday, June 28—Going to Atlantic City SHOWBOAT CASINO. Price is $30. Rebate is $30 slot play. Pick-up time is 8 a.m. at our 3 usual bus stops—Einstein Center, Asch Loop (back of library) and Dreiser Loop. Come and enjoy the sea breeze and a walk of the Boardwalk. Don’t forget your picture I.D. card. Thursday, July 14—Going to PLATZL BRAUHAUS, a day in the country. Menu— Continental breakfast and at noon, we have luncheon - Sausage and peppers, franks, hamburgers, French fries, all kinds of salad, corn on cob and watermelon; beer and soda. At 4 p.m., we all go to the large dining room for dinner. Entrées are roast beef or roast chicken, also salad, ice cream. If you want salmon, it’s $2 extra. Price is $57 (fiftyseven). Pick-up time is 8 a.m. at our 3 usual

bus stops. October 19—Going back to VILLA ROMA for their Octoberfest. Menu— Saubraten with potato pancakes; turkey with stuffing—Bratwurst with red cabbage; Fruit cup and soup. Desserts: Black forest cake or apple strudel. Price is $55 (fifty-five). Pick-up time is 8 a.m. at our 3 usual bus stops. ATTENTION MEMBERS AND FRIENDS! Thursday, Nov. 10, we are having an End of Year Party at the Seashore Restaurant. Price is $55 (fifty-five), also music by Mr. Willard. See Ann or Mary for more information. Call 718-379-9613 or come to 135 Einstein Center, Monday – Thursday, 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. or call Mary in evening, 718-379-4899. Come on board our bus and you will have a good time. GOOD HEALTH TO ALL. —Mary Pilla

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. Bed, offers a brief Bible teaching is welcome. On Friday evening, Sabbath services begin at 7 p.m. Saturday morning serv-

ices start at 9 a.m. Rabbi Berl delivers his sermon at 10:30 a.m. The Rabbi's class on the Ethics of our Fathers begins one hour before sunset every Saturday afternoon. For office hours or any information you may seek, feel free to call (718) 671-2300 and leave your name, phone number and a brief message on the synagogue answering machine, and your call will be returned as soon as possible.

Co-op City Times / June 25, 2011

Traditional Synagogue

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

In President Obama’s May Mideast policy speech, he promoted the idea that the borders of Israel and Palestine should be based on the 1967 lines. He described this as a “bold act.” But Israel has very little room to “act boldly.” In fact, it has already and repeatedly acted boldly by giving back Sinai to Egypt for a peace treaty which may or not survive the “Arab Spring.” Israel also cleared the Gaza strip, only to have to go back to stop a murderous barrage of rockets and mortar shells. Israel also signed the Oslo Accords, only to receive the barbarous campaign of suicide bombers.

If the “world” is tired of the Mideast “stalemate,” perhaps a different bold action is needed, holding the Palestinians accountable for their villainous deeds. It is now the Palestinians’ turn to act boldly. Instead of firing anti-tank missiles at school buses, they must recognize Israel’s right to exist as a Jewish state. Instead of enshrining suicide bombers, they must teach their children tolerance and the values of democracy. Instead of trying to destroy Israel, they should concentrate on building their own peaceful society. If they do that, they will find in Israel a true partner for peace.

Men’s Club Traditional Synagogue I would like to remind everyone that the Traditional Synagogue of Co-op City has MOVED to a new location in Section 5. The new address is 120 Erdman Place, Building 27B. I would like to thank everyone who joined us on our Mount Airy Casino trip in June. Based on all the good words we heard on our return trip, we decided to run

another trip. Therefore, the Men’s Club will be running a trip to the MOUNT AIRY CASINO in Pennsylvania on Wednesday, August 17. See details in future articles. Everyone is invited to all our functions. We hope you will join us. Shalom! Br uce Git elson —B

Einstein Cancer Fund We will be going to Showboat Casino on Tuesday, July 12. Cost per person, $30, and receive a slot play bonus of $30. Time of pick-up is at 8 a.m. starting at Einstein Loop followed by Asch Loop and Dreiser Loop. Please bring a valid photo I.D. Come enjoy a day at the beach and the boardwalk. Saturday, Sept. 17, our annual Raffle Luncheon at the Seashore Restaurant, City Island. Cost per person, $48, which includes entreé choice of broiled filet of sole, shrimp (fried, broiled or scampi), chicken parmesan or prime rib roast of beef, plus fruit cup, salad, pasta, veggies, cake, soda and coffee. The luncheon is based on the successful premises we had

in making sure everyone attending will receive a raffled-off gift card. Your participation in joining and contributing enables us to make this luncheon a success. For the above activities, please call Mildred at 718-320-0288, Loretta at 718671-2958 or Lydia at 718-671-3005. For memorial cards, please call Loretta. It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Rachel Gitterman, a long-time member. Our condolences to the Gitterman family; may they know of no more sorrow. Good health and healing is wished to all. Have a safe, healthy summer. —Lyd ia R u a s

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The Traditional Synagogue of Co-op City, Young Israel of Baychester, Section 5 (new address) at Bldg. 27B-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. Candle lighting on Friday, July 1, is before 8:13 p.m. Shabbat ends today, Saturday, June 25, at 9:17 p.m. We recite Havdallah (The Recital over the Wine) at the end of Shabbos. Mincha services on Saturday, June 25 are 7:00 p.m. 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 25-Morning Services are at 9:00 a.m. Mincha is at 7:00 p.m. and the Rabbi’s class is at 7:15 p.m. The parsha this week is “Korach.” Shabbat ends at 9:17 p.m. Sunday, July 3 at 1:30 p.m.-Join the Sisterhood for an afternoon of Bingo. The admission cost is $3/person. Sunday, July 17 at 1:30 p.m.-Enjoy an afternoon of Bingo at the Synagogue. Bring your friends and neighbors. The cost is $3 per person and includes admission, snacks and refreshments. Where else can you keep

cool and have fun at the same time? G ood a n d Welfa r e Dues for 2011: Dues are now in order and payment would be greatly appreciated. Please honor your Yiskor pledges. Send your checks to: Traditional Synagogue at 120 Erdman Place, Bronx, NY 10475. Thank you! Come on down to the synagogue to purchase kosher wine. 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. Hope that Nat Sherman is feeling much better after taking a flop at home. Thank goodness nothing was broken. So sorry to hear about Mr. Goldstein’s painful bout with the shingles. Hope you feel better soon. Guess who’s having a birthday? It’s Sharon Abel! Happy birthday, Sharon, on June 29 and have many more simchas. Sincere “thank you” to the Men’s Club for the delicious Kiddush sponsored in honor of Father’s Day. Everyone who attended had a plentiful lunch. We hope that all had a great Father’s Day. P lea se! Support the Synagogue. We always need your help. Thank you. Shalom! M ir ia m E velyn Ber lofsky —M

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

looking for a conservative synagogue, we are still here, and all are welcome. Try to take a Saturday and come to services when you can. DONATIONS OR DUES CAN BE SENT TO THE OFFICE. —M a r vin Seid m a n

Co-op City Jewish Community Council The Co-op City Jewish Community Council is pleased to sponsor a trip to the Jewish Museum on July 7. The bus will pick us up in front of the hardware store in Dreiser Loop at 11 a.m., and we should be back in Co-op City by 3:30 p.m. Featured at the museum this month is an exhibition of the collection of the Cone sisters of Baltimore, who bought late 19th and early 20th Century painters’ works

(Picasso, Matisse, Renoir, and others). It is an exciting display, and I hope to see many of you on our bus! The cost is $5, and you may bring your own lunch if you wish, or purchase food at their cafe. Please call Lynn at the Council (718-3201234) or come into the office (Room #18, Dreiser Community Center) to make a reservation. —Lynn Levine

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Move In - Move Outs $45 & up per room, 3-room minimum. FREE estimates. Additional fees for window washing. Labor ONLY/Supplies are not included

Prices start at $150 per room. 2 coats 1 color/FREE estimates. Scraping, spackling, etc. additional fees. Labor ONLY/Supplies are not included

Co-op City Cars 718-792-2222 718-671-3333

24-Hours • Airports • We Go Anywhere • Reasonable Rates

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AWAY FROM HOME?

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

24-Hours a day / 7 days a week

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Dataway Computers, Inc. $40 Field Service

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MICROSOFT CERTIFIED PROFESSIONALS

FREE Phone Consultation

646-326-2676

Call: Ava ila b le: Au t hent ic Up gr a d e Vista t o W ind ows 7

Cleaning Service—Carpet, Furniture

Visit Us: www.dattaway.com

We Provide: Cat Care, Mail Collection, Water Plants, Adjust Blinds/Curtains, etc.

8/27

Call 347-634-7336 for Info & Rates

Service • Repair • Instruction

Networking, Maintenance, Repair

Cat Care / Home Care

Please store numbers in your cell phone

SERVICES

Access Computer Consultants

7/9

Car Service

•

New Palace House Cleaning

718-671-1736

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

SERVICES

Computer Consultant, Sales & Repair

WINDOW WASHING

SALES & SERVICE

SERVICES

Cleaning Service

Appliances Repair

VACUUM

•

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• F r ee Internet Phone Service • Keep Your Current Phone Number • Why Pay Over $300 An n u a lly? Celebrating 10 years of service to Co-op City.

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Cleaning Service Decorator

A BEE RAG SERVICE, INC.

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LET US SERVE YOU! • Cleaning Service(s): Weekly Cleaning, Carpet Cleaning, Wall Cleaning, Upholstery Cleaning, Snow Removal. • Interior Renovation(s): Painting, Floors, Windows, Sheetrock, Carpet Removal & Installation, Wall Paper Removal & Installation. • Personal Service(s): Party Planner, House Sitter, Cook, Personal Shopper.

We are the R.A.G.S. that wipe away Dust.

718-798-4259 • Sales@abrags.org www.abeeragservice.org to see a list of most of our services. 8/6

Clock Repair

Franklin Clock Shop

SPOONERS DOMESTIC SERVICE • • • •

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

www.spoonercleaning.com Call

(718) 320-5112

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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 914.843.5159

7/9

Floors

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

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

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CLASSIFIEDS

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Painting

Make Your Special Videos Last!

FATHER & SON

Handyman

RENT A HUBBIE “We Are Your All Purpose Men”

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

For Free Estimate & for an Appointment please call: SULAIMAN

347-705-2991

Weddings • Graduations • Birthdays

Top Quality Work Painting, Plastering, Wallpapering, Floor Sanding & Refinishing. Also, Floor Waxing. Call Wesley 212.996.7347 or 917.325.5334

Tapes Wear Out - Don’t Lose Those Memories! Transfer your audio and video cassettes to CD or DVD for long-lasting enjoyment of the important events in your life! Low Price! Pick-up and Delivery!

8/13

Transfer: Vinyl LPs, Audio Cassettes to CD. Transfer: VHS, DV, Hi8, 8mm, Overseas VHS to DVD.

CALL NOW: 646-327-5106

Pigeon Problems

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7/9

RON THE PIGEON MAN

Moving

THE ORIGINAL — NEW & IMPROVED

Home Improvement

1-800-479-2667 JASON LASH

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

• RANGE HOODS • LIGHT FIXTURES • KITCHEN CABINETS • CABINET REFACING • COUNTERTOPS • CUSTOM CLOSET MIRROR DOORS • CUSTOM WALL MIRRORS 6/25

Internet Service

Join the 4G Revolution Unlimited High Speed Internet Home Internet & (VOIP) Digital Phone Home Internet & On-the-Go • Take Your Laptop Internet Access with you Across the City

Business Opportunity Available Become a Reseller of: 4G Internet Access, Satellite TV, Cell Phone Plans, & Digital Phone Service. Earn Great Commissions & Residual Income.

R O N ’S Trucking Corp.

914. 423. 1773

NEW

RIVERBAY APPROVED 3 YEAR NETTINGS GUARANTEE PLASTIC

A R E PI G E O N S A B I G P E S T ?

NO FISHING LINES or STRINGS CALL

Ron: 718.671.3697

7/9

Slipcovers

(718) 746-8925

Residential/Commercial Estate Clean-Outs ✔ Construction ✔ Appliances ✔ Furniture ✔ Paint Cans ✔ Wood

PLASTIC SLIPCOVERS

Anything Non-Hazardous Heavy-Duty Cleaning

TABLE PADS CUSHIONS REFILLED • NEW FOAM RUBBER SOFA PLATFORMS LOW, LOW PRICES

ALL STATE DECORATORS 6/25

Building Management Companies Welcome to Enquire!

Upholstery/Blinds

REUPHOLSTERING

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347-249-7516

OVER 17 YEARS OF GUARANTEED SATISFACTION

RUBBISH REMOVAL

Phone:

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

Music Lessons

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PIGEON GUARD

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

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

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718.881.7691

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Locksmith Window Cleaning

FAMILY LOCKSMITH

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

Licensed and Bonded

HIGH SECURITY LOCKS 20% Off Any Lock Job!

7/9

Medco • MultiLock • Wilson

Cell:

1-203-482-6337

8/27

Painting

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

Call Mike at: 718-974-1290 7/2

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

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

A-1 PAINTING PLUS CUSTOM COLOR

WE SAVE YOU MONEY!

Call TASA:

• Floor Service • Wallpaper, Panel, Carpet Removal • Blinds, Doors, Kitchen Cabinets Repaired

FREE!

ESTIMATE!

Call Bill

718.320.5270 6/25

1. 6 46 .7 12 . 70 70

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

Co-op City Times / June 25, 2011