Co-op City Times 06/26/10

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Vol. 45 No. 26

Saturday, June 26, 2010

Appellate Division of Supreme Court upholds 2009 Riverbay Board election

BY ROZAAN BOONE The Appellate Division, First Department, of the Bronx Supreme Court has upheld the 2009 Riverbay Board election which was being contested by Bernard Cylich, who placed second in this year’s recent Board election, and his 2009 running mate Yolanda Canales Schumann following their disqualifications last year for being indebted to the Riverbay Corporation.

After more than a year of legal wrangling and thousands of dollars spent in legal costs on both sides, this matter has finally been settled by the Appellate Division.

In its ruling, which was delivered on Tuesday, June 22, the court upheld the 2009 Board election and dismissed, with prejudice, all claims made by Cylich and Canales Schumann. Further, the court also found that: 1. Cylich and Canales Schumann, the petitioners, had not made any showing of impropriety on the part of Riverbay;

2. The 2009 Election Committee was properly formed; and 3. The Board’s acceptance of the 2009 Election Committee’s recommendation to disqualify Cylich for engaging in improper electioneering was indeed supported by substantial evidence.

“The Appellate Court rejected every legal argument made by Mr. Cylich and his attorneys,” said Jeffrey Buss, Riverbay’s General Counsel, who successfully defended Riverbay in these matters. “They were wrong on every point. The Court found that there was no impropriety in the way the election was conducted, that the composition of the Election Committee was valid, that no law requires three board members to serve on the Election Committee, that no law prohibits resident shareholders from serving on the Election Committee, that Cylich had engaged in improper electioneering, and that disqualification of Cylich (Continued on page 4)

Co-op City commuters facing fewer buses, more transfers

BY BILL STUTTIG Beginning tomorrow, Co-op City residents will be dealing with changes and cuts to four of the local bus lines that serve this community and provide access to and from key areas and subway lines to the west.

The Bx. 26, Bx. 28 and Bx. 30 will be significantly rerouted, eliminating service to certain points in the community previously covered by each line. A new Bx. 38 line will be added and the Bx. 25 will be eliminated. The Bx. 38 will replace the portion of the run that is being eliminated from the Bx. 28.

The end result will be a confusing redesign which will make it necessary for residents traveling between the

northern sections of the community and Section 5 to sometimes transfer to another line and also transfer in some cases when going to and from the community via the bus lines that travel to the west Bronx via Bartow Avenue, Allerton Avenue, and Gun Hill Road.

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Riverbay, 32BJ reach deal on new contract

BY JIM ROBERTS Six hours of an “intense” negotiating session between Riverbay Corp. and Local 32BJ on June 22 has produced a preliminary deal on a new four-year contract with Co-op City’s janitorial staff.

The “memorandum of agreement” that both sides signed this past Tuesday now must be approved by a vote of the 500 workers in Local 32BJ and by the Board of Directors of Riverbay. The Riverbay directors are scheduled to vote on the contract at a board meeting on Wednesday, June 30.

Terms of the new labor deal won’t be publicly disclosed until both sides approve the new contract.

In a joint statement released following the announcement of the agreement, both Riverbay and Local 32BJ expressed satisfaction with the outcome of the month-long labor dispute.

“32BJ SEIU and Riverbay are pleased to announce that they have reached a tentative contract agreement to

keep Co-op City’s maintenance workers on the job for another four years.

“The tentative agreement ensures a continued high-level of service to Co-op City’s fifty-five to sixty thousand residents, provides salary adjustments in each year of the agreement and maintains health care for five hundred workers and their families,” the statement said.

In a statement to the Co-op City community on June 23, Riverbay management said the agreement was fair to both sides and will ensure stability in operations for the next four years.

“We are happy to report that last night a settlement was reached with the Local 32BJ union. Neither side got everything it wanted, but we believe it is a fair economic settlement for Co-op City and a fair wage package for the workers.

“The union had many reasons why it was, for them, impossible to move our (Continued on page 5)

Deal could save Einstein Senior Center from budget cuts

BY JIM ROBERTS A last-minute deal at City Hall has apparently restored funding to keep the Einstein Senior Center open for another year, but it appears the Dreiser Center will be closing on Wednesday, July 1.

Officials at the Jewish Association for Services for the Aged (JASA), which has operated three senior centers in Co-op City for the past five years with funding from New York City, received word yesterday that a tentative deal was reached to keep Einstein open. But JASA is waiting for the official announcement when the city’s $63 billion budget for 2009-10 is passed by the City Council next week.

“The word we have received is that the Einstein Center will be staying open, but the budget has not yet been passed,” said Leah Firster, Chief Services Officer at JASA. “It’s not over ‘til it’s over. So we’re kind of breathing easier, but we’re not celebrating yet.

“As far as we know, the funding for Dreiser has been eliminated. Nobody has said to us that it has been. All we’ve been told is that Einstein will provisionally be staying open.”

At press time, a spokesperson for New York City’s Department for the Aging (DFTA) could not confirm which centers from the original 50 targeted for closing would be saved.

The Bartow Senior Center will continue to receive city funding and remain open.

Tentative plans call for buses to take seniors who attend the Dreiser Center to Bartow each day.

The three Co-op City Senior Centers are operated by JASA and funded through DFTA. In his proposed budget for 201011, New York City Mayor Mike Bloomberg cut funding for 50 senior citizens and other city programs because of the state’s elimination of $301 million in annual Aid and Incentives to Municipalities (AIM) funding. The Einstein and Dreiser Centers were included on the list of 50 centers that DFTA originally targeted for closing.

Another 60 senior centers in New York City also scheduled for closure in Mayor Bloomberg’s budget were saved when the state legislature approved spending federal (Continued on page 4)

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Access–A-Ride eligibility to run hot and cold

BY BILL STUTTIG In perhaps the MTA’s most unusual and bizarre cost-cutting measure, New York City Transit recently notified certain Access-a-Ride users that their access to the system will be dependent on the weather.

The MTA’s New York City Transit Paratransit Division, which oversees Access-a-Ride, refers to the policy as “weather related conditional eligibility” for certain riders. Customers were notified in a letter dated June 15, 2010 that beginning July 1st, they will only be allowed to use Access-a-Ride when the temperature is forecast to reach 90 degrees during summer months, or to go below 39 degrees during winter months.

The unsigned letter states: “Customers who have weather-related conditional eligibility will only be able to use Access-a-Ride when extreme weather conditions prevent them from using mass transit. Your AAR (Access-a-Ride) ID card will indicate the weather-related condition that applies. For example, if your AAR ID card indicates extreme cold, from December 1 through March 31, you will be able to reserve a trip on days when the temperature is 39 degrees or below. You will not be able to reserve a trip or travel on days when the temperature exceeds 39 degrees. Likewise, if your AAR ID card indicates extreme heat, from July 1 to August 30th, you will be able to reserve a trip or travel on days when the temperature is 90 degrees or above.” Other factors

will be taken into consideration as well, including humidity, snow or ice, according to the letter from New York City Transit.

John Rose, the community’s leading advocate for the disabled, maintains that using weather as a qualifying factor for Access-a-Ride eligibility is a violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act, and as such, this new policy should be struck down.

Spokespersons for New York City Transit did not answer numerous phone and e-mailed requests asking for an explanation of the criteria that determines which customers will be subject to the new policy.

Several Co-op City residents have received the letter informing them of this new conditional eligibility.

Co-op City, with a high percentage of seniors living here, is particularly dependent on Access-a-Ride services and the MTA announced this policy on top of other cuts to the essential program for many seniors living here.

According to the new overall policy for Access-a-Ride eligibility, Access-a-Ride customers who are deemed to possess the ability to walk at least three blocks will now only be allowed to use Access-a-Ride for transportation to the nearest bus stop to their home.

Rose maintains that this new policy gives transit employees the responsibility of determining who is disabled enough to ride and who isn’t, thereby giving them license

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“Suppose a man or woman has the ability to walk at least three blocks, but has a heart condition. These people making these decisions simply do not have the expertise or all the information needed to make a decision as to whether this person is healthy enough to use the bus or not. I think this is a very dangerous policy,” Rose said.

The only portion of the planned wideranging MTA cuts that were rescinded due to last minute state funding was the free student MetroCards.

Following this decision last week to retain the free student MetroCards, City Council Speaker Christine Quinn and the

Council’s Transportation Committee Chair James Vacca said in a joint statement: “Students, parents, advocates, and local officials have been arguing for over six months that ending the student MetroCard program would have devastated New York City families, encouraged students to skip school, and inexcusably prevented countless children from attending the school of their choice.

“In the end, the MTA heard loud and clear that ending this critical program was simply not an option. This victory belongs to the thousands of young people and advocates who spent hours petitioning, rallying, and testifying before the MTA Board to save student MetroCards.”

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2nd Combing Co-op City Co-op City Little League parade today The Co-op City Little League will celebrate its 41st Season today, Saturday, June 26th at the Co-op City Little League baseball fields. The festivities will begin with a celebratory parade which will start at Asch Loop & Alcott Place at the basketball courts and proceed to the ball fields.

The celebration will be a Player & Coach Appreciation Day sponsored by Frankie’s Carnival Time, Inc. starting at about noon.

Please attend and support Co-op City’s little leaguers.

Farmers’ Market begins July 10 The Co-op City Farmers’ Market, presented in collaboration with Harvest Home, will return to Co-op City every Saturday starting from July 10 to November 20, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the Section 1 Greenway (between Benchley Place & Connor Street, across from the Little League field.)

Harvest Home Farmers’ Market of New York beings fresh produce direct from Tri-State farmers to consumers in areas around New York City.

WIC Farmers’ Market and Senior Farmers’ Market are accepted.

Jazzmobile comes to Co-op City in July The Black Forum of Co-op City will present Jazzmobile in two concerts on the Section 5 Greenway in July.

On Monday, July 12, Latin Jazz by Jose Obando will be presented. The second concert will take place on Monday, August 16, featuring Jazz vocals by Ghanniyya Green.

Both concerts will begin at 7 p.m. on the greenway behind Building 33, rain or shine.

Bring your chair or blanket and come enjoy Jazzmobile on the greenway.

This program is supported by the Riverbay Fund.

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Community Fair tomorrow on Section Five Greenway; Rain Date: July 11

BY ROZAAN BOONE The annual Riverbay Community Fair, sponsored by the Riverbay Fund, will be held tomorrow, Sunday, June 27, on the Section Five Greenway from noon to 6 p.m. The rain date is Sunday, July 11.

With more than a hundred vendors registered as of this week, and the list continuously growing, this year’s fair promises to be, as usual, an enjoyable one for all Co-op City residents, many of whom remember the fair as a highly anticipated, family event in earlier years.

Michelle Sajous, Riverbay’s Director of Community Relations, said that there will be something for everyone at the fair, including a health pavilion In the center of the fairway, will be

the Kids Zone, presented by Cablevision, which will feature a 24 feet slide, a 28 feet rock wall, moon bouncers, face painters, free cotton candy and popcorn. Kids will also have the opportunity to take a photo of themselves as a “pixel,” and meet and greet personalities.

4 All Ages Entertainment will provide a DJ and singers and host, LaRue. There will also be a Kung Fu Center demonstration, Cowboy cheerleaders and special surprise Apollo comedians.

At the Health Pavilion, which will be set up behind Building 31, there will be free blood pressure screening, bone marrow registration, Albert Einstein Brain Aging, BMI calculation, and lots

of demonstrations and information on physical fitness, vegetarian cooking and mental health.

On Sunday, the Riverbay Community Relations Department will have a check-in table, adjacent to Building 31 for all registered vendors, as well as those who would like to purchase a space for vending purposes.

Private vendors are charged $80 per space, while the cost for food vendors is $125.

“It’s going to be a beautiful day on Sunday,” said Sajous. “I hope to see all of my old Co-op City friends and new friends come and bond and enjoy the fun. There will be great items on sale, food and drinks, games and prizes, and much, much more!”

Four of Truman’s top Track athletes qualify for prestigious high jump at City Championship!

Harry S Truman High School reported recently that four of its star track team athletes qualified as high jumpers for the City Championship which were held on June 6 at the Icahn Stadium. Truman was the only school to qualify four high jumpers.

“It is extremely rare to qualify for this event because it is very technical and requires a lot of practice. It’s even more unique to qualify four athletes,” said Truman’s track coach, David O’Hara.

The four students, seniors Patrick Rennals, Elvis Rosa, Luther Ware, and sophomore, Michael Hall, were all very excited about their latest success as athletes.

“Being an athlete means you are constantly involved Truman was the only school to qualify four athletes for the City Championship high in healthy competition,” jump competition. The scholar athletes photographed above are Patrick Rennals, Elvis said Patrick Rennalls, who Rosa, Luther Ware, and sophomore, Michael Hall. will attend Penn State this fall, and who also won the Bronx received suits him best. Michael Hall, a definition of scholar—athletes. They are Borough Championship with a jump newcomer to the team, has learned a brilliant, dedicated to their studies, and of 6’2”. “We are proud of our accomgreat deal from his senior teammates. devoted to making themselves the best plishments, and we know this success “I am proud to be on the same team as sportsmen possible,” Principal Sana Q. can’t get to our egos—we must now these successful young men. I hope to Nasser boasted. “I am proud of these work harder and further our success.” achieve the same greatness both on the four young men, and on behalf of the Elvis Rosa will be attending New field and off,” said Michael who curentire Truman community, we wish Paltz in the fall, and Luther Ware is rently holds a 92% grade point average. them the best in their academic and athdeciding which of the college offers he “These four young men are the true letic endeavors.”

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Appellate Court was an appropriate remedy.”

As a result of Cylich’s barrage of unsuccessful challenges to the 2009 Board election, Riverbay has spent more than $37,000 in outside legal fees to defend the corporation.

Now, with the Appellate Court’s dismissal of the case with prejudice however, the petitioners are barred from pursuing this matter any further in the legal system, essentially ending their quest to nullify the 2009 Board election.

The decision of the Appellate Division, First Department, published by the New York State Law Reporting Bureau, states that the petitioners’ case was dismissed on the grounds that two persons elected to the Board of Directors as a result of the petitioners’ disqualifications are necessary parties without whose presence the action should not proceed.

According to the court’s decision, “...After being disqualified as candidates in the 2009 election for five members of the board of directors, they commenced the instant proceeding seeking, among other things, an order declaring the swearing in of two other individuals to be null and void, prohibiting those individuals from taking action as members of the board, and declaring that petitioners have the right to be seated as directors.

“Petitioners, however, failed to notify the five people who were elected to the Board, as required by Business Corporation Law § 619, including the two individuals who were elected as a result of petitioners’ disqualification. Since the interest of those two directors may be inequitably affected by a judgment in favor of petitioners, they are necessary parties to this proceeding..., and those individuals can no longer be joined, absent their consent, because the statue of limitations has run (see CPLR 217) [sic]. Furthermore, joinder cannot be excused since, although petitioners have no other effective remedy if the proceeding is dismissed, the prejudice that could accrue to the individuals not joined is substantial, and petitioners had ample opportunity to avoid this result by taking steps to notify and join those indi-

Center Closings Title XX money earlier this month.

However, according to a June 24 letter from State Senators Pedro Espada Jr. and Ruben Diaz, Sr. to Mayor Bloomberg, $18 million of the Title XX money released by the state to the city was specifically intended to keep the 50 centers, including Dreiser and Einstein, open.

“While we fully realize that, as Mayor you can utilize Title XX funds at your discretion, we were certain that you would follow our leadership in the Senate and use the $18 million allocation not to fill another city budget need, but as we had designated – for keeping the 50 senior centers open to the thousands of elderly who have come to depend on these facilities as their second home,” the letter states.

It is not clear if any further state money could still be coming from Albany to keep other senior centers, including

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viduals after respondent served its answer pleading the failure to join necessary parties as a defense requiring dismissal...Nor does it appear that any other effective judgment could be rendered in the absence of the necessary parties, or that a protective provision could avoid prejudice to them (CPLR 1001[b]). Accordingly, dismissal is...required due to the failure to join necessary parties...”

Going beyond dismissing the case, the court’s decision additionally notes that even if the merits of the petition were to be addressed, it would find that “petitioners have not made a clear showing of impropriety that would warrant interference by the court in the internal affairs of the corporation...The board properly appointed an Election Committee comprised of resident shareholders and one or more directors to supervise the annual election by shareholders, in compliance with the by-laws that have been in effect since 1980...The board’s additional determination to accept the Election Committee’s recommendation that petitioner Cylich be disqualified for having engaged in improper electioneering was supported by substantial evidence in the record and was reached in accordance with the corporation’s by-laws and rules.”

In a memo to the Riverbay Board following the court’s decision on June 22, Buss reported that Cylich and Canales Schumann failed, despite repeated notice and opportunity, to include the individuals who were elected in 2009 as parties to their lawsuit.

“The Court determined that this legal error was a fatal defect. The Appellate Division also agreed with our argument that the time to correct this legal error had passed, and that Cylich and Canales Schumann, despite knowledge of their legally defective case, failed to correct their error in a timely manner. As such, the Court dismissed their lawsuit,” Buss wrote, adding, “Normally, a court will not decide more than is necessary. However, in this case, the Court continued and issued a decision finding no merit to the underlying claims of Cylich and Canales Schumann.”

In May, 2009, Cylich and Canales

Schumann, who placed fourth and sixth, respectively, in the Board election among a field of fifteen candidates, sought an injunction against having the newly elected Board Directors seated on June 3rd, 2009 after they were disqualified for being indebted to the Riverbay Corporation for non-payment of election related fines.

The judge hearing the case, Justice Norma Ruiz, denied the request, pointing out that the candidates had not utilized the internal review process that was at their disposal.

Despite the judge’s ruling against the candidates, the 2009 Election Committee, through its attorneys, agreed that both Cylich and Canales Schumann would be given time to pursue their appeal options internally and that during that time, the fourth place seat on the Board, which Cylich had won in the election, would remain open until they exhausted this avenue.

Having placed sixth in the 2009 election, Canales Schumann would have been a possible successor to the seat vacated by Director Cleve Taylor who resigned shortly afterwards had she been successful in overturning her disqualification.

Heeding Judge Ruiz’s advice to utilize the internal review process at Riverbay, Cylich and Canales Schumann appealed their fines to the Riverbay Cooperator Appeals Committee and lost.

At the June 29th, 2009 meeting before the Cooperator Appeals Committee, the candidates, through their attorney, Leroy Wilson, Jr., continued to challenge the legality of the Election Committee and the validity of the Election Rules, but these issues were beyond the scope of the Cooperator Appeals Committee and therefore, not addressed by that committee.

Meanwhile, in July, 2009, the Election Committee announced after its investigation that it was proceeding with an additional charge of electioneering against Cylich.

In September, with the Cooperator Appeals Committee upholding the election fines against the candidates, the 2009 Election Committee then issued its final report to the full Riverbay Board which, in

turn, voted to confirm the Election Committees’ruling to disqualify Cylich and Canales Schumann, and cleared the way for the two finals seats on the Board to be filled by the next two eligible winners in the 2009 Board election—William Gordon and Michelle S. Davy.

In October, 2009, Cylich and Canales Schumann returned to Supreme Court for a decision in their case essentially claiming that Riverbay’s action to disqualify them was not supported by substantial evidence—a matter that is outside the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court.

In an interim ruling on February 25, 2010, Justice Ruiz wrote: “Petitioners now challenge Respondent’s [Riverbay] actions and decisions as unlawful, arbitrary and capricious and ‘not supported by the substantial evidence.’ ... Upon a review of all the moving papers and opposition submitted hereto, the Court finds that the Petitioners essentially claim that Riverbay’s decisions were not supported by substantial evidence.

The Judge also wrote: “CPLR article 78 prohibits the Supreme Court from reaching the issue of whether an agency determination is supported by substantial evidence and requires that such petition be transferred to the Appellate Division...

“Accordingly, the petition is hereby transferred to the Appellate Division, First Department to decide whether the determination after the hearing was supported by substantial evidence.”

Just before the beginning of the petition period for this year’s Board election, Cylich filed a motion with the Appellate Court, First Department in Manhattan, seeking a ruling to prevent the 2010 Board election while he continued to challenge the 2009 disqualifications, or to have two seats held open pending the decision of the Appellate Division.

Riverbay’s by-laws require annual Board elections for the purpose of electing five members to the Riverbay Board of Directors and any changes to the by-laws require a community-wide referendum and the approval of two-thirds of the shareholders for such a change to be effectuated.

his power to impose a portion of his spending plan each week over the last several months, forcing legislators to accept his budget cuts or shut down state government each Monday. Paterson has said that the June 28 “extender” vote will be the final one of the year.

Nutritious meals and daily activities presented by JASA are vitally important to hundreds of seniors in Co-op City.

Several of them spoke this week about the loss they are facing if the Dreiser Center is closed on July 1.

“It’s a shame that they’re doing this to these people because they’re helpless,” said 93-year-old David Waldman, who has lunch regularly at the Dreiser Center. “Look at the people here who are in wheelchairs. Most of us here fought in the war and this is the thank you we’re getting. For me personally this means hardship. It will be a hard-

ship for everyone.”

Another Dreiser regular, who has lived in Co-op City for 41 years, said closing either of the Einstein or Dreiser Centers would be devastating for many senior citizens.

“They’re going to destroy people’s lives,” she said. “At this table, there are two people 93 years old. The lady uses a walker. They’re across the street from the center. They’re not going to be going to Bartow. There’s another man standing over there who is on chemo for cancer treatments who lives across the street. I’m sure that he’s not going to be going to Bartow.

“They’re not aware what it will do to people’s lives here. People have told me that the nutrition center is keeping them alive by serving a balanced meal. They’re going to drive people into nursing homes.”

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Dreiser, open.

State Senator Ruth HassellThompson said last-minute efforts are still being made throughout the weekend to find more state funding to keep senior centers open.

“I find it very disheartening that the City of New York has currently opted to close 50 much needed and greatly utilized senior centers,” Hassell-Thompson said. “While there is still time for a resolution to this matter, it unfortunately appears as though the Dreiser Senior Center may have to be shut down.

“However, please know that my colleagues and I are working diligently to prevent this from occurring,” the Senator said.

The state budget, which is now three months late, will be finished by Monday, June 28, according to Gov. David Paterson. The Governor has been using

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32BJ Contract workers into the Bronx health plan,” the Riverbay management statement continued. “The validity of those reasons will be tested in March [2011] when the Bronx Realty Advisory Board negotiates its contract.

“To settle, there was economic movement which helps Co-op City operations with a level of stability for the next four years. Labor peace is always positive. As always, we thank you for your patience and cooperation during this ordeal,” the

MTA Cuts Under the new system which begins tomorrow, the Bx. 26, which travels to and from Bedford Park via Allerton Avenue, will enter Co-op City on Bartow Avenue and go into Asch Loop and into Section 5, bypassing most of Sections 1 through 4.

Riders on the Bx. 26 who need to transfer to another bus to take them to Sections 1 and 2 in the northern half of the community can pick up the Bx. 30 at Bartow and Baychester Avenues or they can get the northbound Bx. 38 at Bartow and Co-op City Blvd. near the entrance to Bay Plaza.

The Bx. 28, which goes to and from Norwood via Gun Hill Road before continuing onto Fordham, will also bypass Section 1 through 4 and go directly into Section 5. The Bx. 28 will no longer go to the northern sections of the community, Sections 1 through 4 except during overnight hours – midnight to 5 a.m. – when the bus will make a stop at Dreiser Loop and Defoe Place. Riders on the Bx. 28 can transfer for the Bx. 30 and Bx. 38 at Bartow and Baychester Avenue if they want to travel to the northern sections of Co-op City.

The Bx. 30 will keep the same route going to and from Norwood except that Asch Loop stops will be eliminated. Bx. 30 riders can transfer to the Bx. 38 at Bartow Avenue and Co-op City Blvd. if traveling to the northern sections of Co-op City via the eastern portion of Co-op City Blvd. If traveling to Norwood via Gun Hill Road, it is best to transfer to the Bx. 38 at Bartow and Baychester Avenues.

The Bx. 38 will travel between Co-op City and Norwood via Gun Hill Road except it will not go into Section 5, or through Asch Loop, terminating its run in Bay Plaza instead. Riders on the Bx. 38 who wish to travel to Section 5 can transfer at Bartow and Baychester Avenues when traveling east bound into Co-op City.

Among the anticipated problems associated with the drastic changes to the community’s local bus service is a belief that the new system will make Co-op City a two-fare zone. While this is not technically true because the Metrocard allows for one free transfer, for some riders who might be required to take two buses to get to a nearby train station or another bus line outside the community, that additional transfer outside the community will no longer be free which, in reality, makes Co-op City a two-fare zone for some.

Commuters who purchase the more expensive Unlimited Ride Metrocard have unlimited transfers to subway stations and local buses.

Preliminary bus schedules for all four of the revamped lines reveal that on the Bx. 26, service will begin from Earhardt Lane and Erskine Place at 5:35 a.m. on weekdays. Buses will leave for the west Bronx every 12 minutes and then the frequency will increase to approximately every five minutes during the height of the morning rush and then back to every

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management statement concluded.

Following several weeks of talks prior to the contract’s expiration on May 31 at midnight, Riverbay agreed to a 2.33% annual wage increase over four years providing Riverbay was allowed to switch the workers to the union’s existing Bronx Tri-State health insurance plan and away from the more expensive Westchester union plan. Riverbay also agreed to a 20% increase in its funding of the union pension plan for the workers.

Switching to the union’s existing Bronx health plan, which covers other 32BJ workers in the Bronx, would have saved Co-op City shareholders $1.3 million. However, the union rejected that proposal, creating an impasse and the union’s subsequent decision to strike, which was announced to select media outlets as early as Monday, May 31.

After one week of the union workers being on strike, Riverbay and Local 32BJ agreed to allow the workers to

return to their jobs on Wednesday, June 9 and to resume negotiations. The union claimed at the time that the workers were locked out.

The first negotiating session after the strike on June 11 broke down after only 20 minutes. However, following that meeting, the union agreed to a Riverbay proposal to bring a federal mediator into the discussions, and the new agreement was then reached at the six-hour negotiation session on June 22.

“I think the biggest effect of these changes will be felt in Section 2 in the northeast section of the community because instead of having service by three or four lines, only one bus line will be serving this area after the cuts take effect next Sunday,” Quattlebaum said.

“These cuts are extremely unfair to this community as a whole, but especially for residents of this area.”

Quattlebaum urged commuters in Coop City to be extra mindful of what buses they are getting on after the cuts take effect.

“We are going from a system which had three or four lines travel along the entire perimeter of the community to a system where specific lines will only serve specific sections so residents have to get used to checking the signs to make sure they are on the right bus or else a Section 1 resident could very likely find him or herself in Section 5 or the reverse,” Quattlebaum said.

The only concession that the commu-

nity was able to get from the transit officials at a meeting last month between Coop City community representatives and MTA officials, who included Ted Orosz, New York City Transit’s director of long term bus route planning, is to study the Co-op City routes with an eye towards finding avoidable problems and making adjustments to the routes to fix some of those problems. The process can occur after the new routes have been in effect for six months, the representatives were told.

Quattlebaum and Riverbay’s Community Relations Director Michelle Sajous said they will be putting together a survey in the coming weeks whereby residents can report problems they experience once the new system takes effect and that information will be shared with MTA officials so they can make changes accordingly.

(See related article on Access-A-Ride eligibility on page 2.)

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fifteen minutes after the morning peak period ends. Returning to Co-op City in the evening rush, buses will come to Coop City at intervals of approximately every ten minutes. The last Bx. 26 bus of the day will return to the community at 11:53 p.m. The last Bx. 26 bus to leave Co-op City will be at 10:30 p.m.

The Bx. 28, which will travel between Section 5 and Fordham via Gun Hill Road, will run every seven minutes during the height of the morning rush and then approximately every 17 minutes during the nonpeak morning and afternoon hours. During the height of the evening rush, buses will return to the community approximately every 15 minutes. The last Bx. 28 bus will return to Co-op City at 12:26 a.m. and the last bus will leave Co-op City at 11:40 p.m.

The Bx. 30, which will also begin service in Section 5 and then go along Bartow Avenue, Baychester Avenue and the northern portion of Co-op City Blvd. before exiting the community via Connor Street for its trip to Norwood via Boston Road, will provide buses leaving Co-op City every seven minutes during the height of the morning rush and then approximately every 15 minutes during non-peak hours. Returns to Co-op City during the evening rush will be approximately every 10 minutes. The last bus will return to Co-op City at approximately 12:42 p.m. The last Bx. 30 bus to leave Co-op City each day will be at 11:30 p.m.

The Bx. 38, the new line traveling between Bay Plaza and Norwood, will provide the only local service along the eastern portion of Co-op City Blvd. adjacent to the Hutchinson River. The first Bx. 38 on weekday mornings will leave Bay Plaza at 6 a.m. During the height of the morning rush, buses will run every 12 minutes and then approximately every 17 minutes during non-peak hours. Returns to Co-op City during the evening rush will be approximately every 15 minutes.

The last bus will return at 8:09 p.m. The last Bx. 38 bus leaving Co-op City on weeknights will be at 8:25 p.m.

Algernon Quattlebaum, a Co-op City resident who formed the unofficial group, Co-op City Coalition against the MTA Cuts months after the MTA’s announcement regarding changes to the community’s local bus service, said that he believes the biggest effect of these changes will be felt during the summer months when the changes will be in effect for these four lines, but not for the soon-to-be revamped QBx1. Those changes to the QBx1 will create two different bus lines out of the old QBx1— a local Bx. 23 that travels throughout the entire community before going on to Pelham Bay station and a limited Q50 with limited stops in all five sections before continuing on to Pelham Bay and then Flushing, Queens.

These two new lines will make it easier to travel throughout the interior of Co-op City, but they will not start until September, creating a dearth of bus service throughout the summer especially.

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Letters to the Editor

Co-op City Times War against unionized workers

To t h e E d it or : Beginning on the front page and spreading over parts of four pages of the June 5th issue of the Co-op City Times, management elaborates its view of the work stoppage and buttresses its arguments with input from two Board Directors who have been members of unions.

I want to testify differently, because my union experience taught me to respect unity and militancy among workers.

I think it’s fair for workers to seek modest increases over a few years. I think it’s fair for our 32BJ workers to fear that reducing contributions to their health plan

by $1.3 million a year will reduce their coverage, no matter what real estate cronies of the Marion Scott Company say.

I don’t think that the income of our maintenance workers (as reported by management) is so high that they should not strive to improve their condition. And I know that gains for any workers are ultimately gains for all.

Riverbay has doled out many millions of dollars to contractors for capital and other projects—over and above the contract prices—with barely a murmur from the two quoted Board members and most of their Board colleagues.

How zealous they now are in endorsing

a full-blown management-organized war against half of the Riverbay work crew for an alleged saving of $1.3 million!

Other unionized employees are induced—or required—to scab. Riverbay money is paying for strike breaking activities and for maneuvers to separate the workers from their union, with barely veiled threats of further attacks on both the workers and their union. Public figures supporting the workers are discredited. All of us are trapped in the turmoil of an unjust war.

All cooperators with a conscience will support the maintenance workers and their union.

—M it ch Ber k owit z

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

(718) 320-3300, ext. 3375 cctimes@riverbaycorp.com

Derek Alger Director of Communications

Rozaan Boone Editor-in-Chief

Bill Stuttig Associate Editor

Jim Roberts Business Manager

Jennifer Flynn Operations Manager

Ralph Henriquez Production Manager

Mary Ann Sowah Graphic Artist

Deborah Harris Editorial Assistant

Public Safety Report CCPD offers tips on calling 9-1-1 or the Department of Public Safety for emergencies The Co-op City Department of Public Safety urges all residents to make sure that all members of their household know when and how to call 9-1-1, 1-(718) 6713050 for Public Safety, or the proper number for other situations. Young children have been known to make life saving calls to 9-1-1. It is also important to keep important, non-emergency numbers accessible stored in or near your telephone. Calls to 9-1-1 for situations that are not emergencies can result in persons with life or death emergencies being delayed in receiving the help they need.

9-1-1 was established in 1968 as a Universal Emergency Number. In most areas of the United States and Canada, 9-1-1 will put you in contact with the Police, Fire or Ambulance help that you require. When traveling, check local phone books to make certain 9-1-1 is the correct emergency number. In some areas of Canada, the number could be 9-9-9.

Also check if the telephone you are calling from requires a prefix before dialing, for example, dialing the number 9 for an outside line from a hotel or office telephone. It may sound like a joke, but make sure you know the number to 9-1-1 for any location you may travel to.

Calling 9-1-1 can be stressful and may seem overwhelming at first, but knowing

what to expect can make the call go smoothly. Staying calm is most important. Know the location of the emergency and the number you are calling from.

Provide the dispatcher with any pertinent information including descriptions or direction of flight of any criminals. For medical emergencies, be prepared with information regarding medications taken.

Never hang up until directed to do so by the dispatcher. The dispatcher may pause to get the information out to the responding units. Also be prepared to take directions from the dispatcher; they may be able to provide you with life saving tips to use until help arrives. Visit the website http://www.firstaid.about.com/ for useful information about when and how to call 9-1-1.

Very young children can be taught when and how to call 9-1-1. There are recorded instances of children as young as 2 years old effectively calling 9-1-1 and receiving life saving help. It is essential that children are aware of what type of emergency requires calling 9-1-1. Calling 9-1-1 because you cannot find your favorite toy is not appropriate. Visit the website http://www.kidshealth.org/ for activities for children to familiarize them with when and how to call 9-1-1.

When in Co-op City, also call the

Department of Public Safety at (718) 671-3050 in addition to 9-1-1 for all emergencies. In Co-op City, call (718) 320-3300 for the main Riverbay switchboard during regular business hours; every Riverbay Department can be accessed by this number. In New York City, call 3-1-1 for any non-emergency issues; all New York City agencies can be accessed from this number. From telephones outside the City of New York, 3-1-1 service can be accessed by dialing (212) 639-9675. It is important to save the use of emergency numbers for true emergencies.

Remember, if you plan to consume alcoholic beverages be sure not to operate a motor vehicle, designate a driver who will not drink or call a taxi. Also be sure to buckle your seatbelt, obey speed limits and avoid distractions when driving.

Always remember, if you see something, say something. Call 9-1-1 and the Department of Public Safety at (718) 6713050 or online at http://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.

The Co-op City Times welcomes issue-oriented letters to the editor to be considered for publication. All letters, in prose, not poetry, must be addressed to the editor, not to third parties. All letters must be handsigned by the writers and include their addresses and phone numbers, which will be kept confidential, so that the editor can verify the authenticity of the authors.

Writers will be limited to one letter per topic. And to give every one a chance, we will limit writers to one published letter every 30 days.

Anonymous or unsigned letters will not be accepted for publication.

Letters cannot exceed 350 words.

Ideally, they should be typed. All letters must be in the Co-op City Times office in Room 21, Bartow Community Center, by 3 p.m. every Monday to be considered for publication in that week’s edition. Views and opinions expressed in letters and Directors’ Viewpoint are solely the writer’s, and not necessarily shared by the Co-op City Times or Riverbay Corp.

Advertisements and classified advertisements in the Co-op City Times do not necessarily reflect an endorsement from Riverbay Corporation of goods and services, but present greater options to cooperators of products and services available.

The Riverbay Corporation does not assume any responsibility nor is it a party to any contract or agreement between the cooperator and the vendor.

All matter published herein is copyrighted by the Co-op City Times.

Permission for reprints of advertising or editorial contents produced by the Coop City Times must be obtained in writing from Riverbay Corporation, 2049 Bartow Ave., Bronx, New York 10475.

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Important Notice to Shareholders of Building 1 and Earhart Lane Townhouses Article SIXTH of your Occupancy submit your completed form for a short- lease, notify Riverbay, in writing, Agreement provides, in part, that your lease term lease no later than thirty (30) days Attention: Sales Support Office, 2049 automatically renews for an additional before the expiration of your present lease. Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475, ninety three (3) year period. You need to do noth- If you will be moving out at the end of your (90) days prior to lease expiration. ing if you want your lease to extend for another three (3) New Three (3) Year Last Date to Request Current Lease year period. If you desire a either a One (1) or Expiration Date Expiration Date lease of less than three (3) Two (2) Year Lease years, you may call 718-320Building 1 3373 to request a form to sub- 900 & 920 Baychester Ave. September 30, 2010 September 30, 2013 August 31, 2010 mit for either a one (1) year or & Earhart Lane Townhouses (Section 5) two (2) year lease. You must

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Zodiacs Track Club The blessings continue to rain down on the Zodiacs. We had full weekend of competing in two major events. First, the Zodiacs Track Team would like to thank Assemblymember Michael Benedetto for donating $500 towards our expense to go to AAU Junior Olympics. We also gave him a small token (lovely plaque) of our appreciation for the many years of support.

Once again, thank you, Assemblyman Michael Benedetto.

On Saturday, June 12, we competed in the Adidas Grand Prix, a member of

the IAAF Grand Prix Diamond League Series, which will welcome back Usain Bolt, reigning double Olympic gold medalist and world record holder. We had 2 relay teams and 1 girl in the Fastest Girl in New York race. We witnessed many record setting events and outstanding competition. Our boys (Richard Anderson, Cory Anderson, Hugh Fraser and Shem Spencer) 12 and under relay team won the gold in front of thousands of spectators. The girls (Olivia Morgan, Kayla Johnson, Nicole

Dawson and Dominique Jackson) took 3rd place and Kendra Todd took 5th in the girls 8 years and younger race.

On Sunday, June 13th our high school athletes and a few younger athletes competed in the Conn. AAU Regional Meet. We won many medals and every child advanced to the next round.

If you have or know of any children between the ages of 6 and 16 who are looking to utilize track and field to improve their horizon, please contact

us.

Please help us continue to advance our children by sending a tax deductible donation to the Zodiacs Track Foundation to: P.O. Box 67, Bronx, New York 10475.

For additional information, please contact President Thomas Francis at 718-679-2060 or co-President Winston Dinkins at 914-441-6196, email WATCLT@AOL.COM or visit our website, ZODIACSTRACK.ORG. —W in st on Din k in s

New York Lyons Mane Track Club The New York Lyons Mane Track Club is dressed for success in time for the big dances (Major track competitions).

This weekend at the 2010 AAU Connecticut District Qualifier held at the Yale-Dwyer Track Facility, New York Lyons Mane Track Club competed in their new uniforms for the first time, and did an excellent job in breaking them in.

Outright winning most of their track and field events or finishing as top qualifiers, they placed themselves in position to advance to the Regional Qualifier which will be held on June 26th and 27th in Boston, MA at Regis College.

In the girls sub-youth division, Lauren Lyons once again won all her events winning the 100 meter, 200 meter and long jump competition. Kassidy Frankson in the sub-bantam girls divi-

sion won the 100 meter dash, 200 meter dash and finished second place in the long jump. Briel Briggs, a youth girl, won the 1500 meter race and later in the day also won the 800 meter middle distance run. Zuri Straker in the sub-midget girl’s division won the gold medal in shot put field competition. Taitu Scott, also in the sub-midget girls division, finished second in the 100 meter dash.

Aolani Harris, another sub-midget girl, placed third in the long jump competition. Alliyah Ferguson, also a submidget girl, finished in third place in the 100 meter dash just behind her teammate, Taitu. In the bantam boys division, Jason Kellogg took home the gold medal, winning the shot put field event.

While all this was taking place in the sub-youth girls division, Ariana Fletcher

was making a strong showing in her field events in the long jump, taking home the silver and bronze medals, respectively.

Shaniah Porter, a new team member in the sub-midget girls division, broke the medal ceiling winning the silver medal in the 400 meter run and the bronze medal in the shot put. Brittney Biggs, twin sister to Briel, also a youth girl, placed second in the shot put taking home the silver medal. Tiffany Dawson, one of the youngest subbantam members, ran a strong 200 meters winning the silver medal in second place. Again, in the sub-midget girls division, Janelle Slater won the silver medal in the shot put field competition.

Finally, the sub-midget girls relay team, led by Zuri Straker, lead off leg to Aolani Harris, second leg to Taitu Scott, third leg to anchor Alliyah Ferguson, won

the gold medal finishing in first place in less than 60 seconds.

I’d like to thank our proud sponsors/ supporters: David Anderson, Budweiser, Ravi Ramrattan Budweiser, Michael Bernard, Villa Maria Academy, Dr. Porter, Dr. Stevens, DDS, Sandra Valenti, Nestlé’s Chocolate, Monster Energy Drinks, 180 energy drinks, Glacial Icelandic water, Vidration vitamin water, family and friends.

Boys and girls between the ages of 7 to17 who are interested in track and field can contact the New York Lyons Track Club by calling (718) 671-3129, writing New York Lyons Mane Track Club, P.O. Box 563, Bronx, New York 10475 or by emailing to NEWYORKLYONSMANE @aol.COM. —Don a ld Lyon s

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Putting personal political agenda ahead of obligations to community Someone may have been on a 40 year journey, but it sure doesn’t seem like they learned much about being a Riverbay Board Director along the way. A Board Director does not have the right to try and impose their personal tyranny over employees at Riverbay, or try to disrupt the smooth day-to-day operations of the corporation by acting like an annoying gadfly with nothing in mind except furthering a personal agenda.

The entire corporation cannot, and will not, be allowed to stop because of one Director’s incessant and constant requests for superfluous information that would dominate the working day of employees whose first priority is to help provide services for Co-op City residents. No one Director has any more rights than another cooperator, and as such, no Director should be taken seriously when demanding that

Director’s Viewpoint

Al Shapiro Riverbay employees function as their personal campaign staff.

This is an important concept, and also an important reality. Directors are elected to represent the people of Co-op City and set policy for management to implement. Directors are not elected to spend the year political grandstanding while preparing for the next annual Board election at the expense of the people.

It’s also disturbing when a Director is unable to put the best interests of residents ahead of ideology, especially when such ideology makes that person totally inflexible on issues because their agenda comes first. This was seen clearly during the labor dispute between management and the union,

32BJ, which consists of all our maintenance workers, porters, utility workers, and garage attendants. As a Director, one is charged with the responsibility of doing and supporting what’s best for Co-op City, and not simply promoting union gains at all costs, especially when the average union worker is not the one truly benefitting.

Also, just to be clear, although two Directors can call a Board meeting, that doesn’t necessarily mean one is required, or that enough Directors can attend to form a quorum to conduct business. Just imagine if two Directors called Board meetings every day.

Nothing would ever get accomplished.

There’s a reason why management is responsible for day-to-day operations.

Board interference is just that, interference, and such interference creates a lot of unnecessary activity which could be put to more productive use.

I’m not sure whether I should feel amused or sad that some choose to follow one person with blind obedience and subservience. I can’t imagine surrendering my own will or mind to another, but unfortunately, it seems that some refuse or are unwilling to think for themselves. What a sorry state of affairs. It’s hard to believe that a few Directors are apparently absolutely unwilling to think for themselves.

I am also sure we are about to endure a year of constant rhetoric from one source on the Board, which, no doubt, will feature more noise and repetitive propaganda than substance, though I hope I’m wrong. But then again, this individual probably has a lot to spout about after a 40 year journey, a journey during which I’m not sure anything too productive was accomplished by this person.

I want to wish everyone a very Happy Fourth of July.

Co-op City Branch of the NAACP Last issue, the Co-op City Branch of the NAACP sent congratulations to all the fathers of the world and wished them love and support. Let’s apply this for every day.

Congratulations to the youngsters graduated from the class of 2010, Co-op City NAACP Daycare Center. The event took place last Friday and was enjoyed by members, families and most of all the children. The message to the graduates is: Good luck to all of you in everything you attempt and know the NAACP will support and assist you.

Due to a computer problem, our June 19th press release was not published. Though our dance was June 5th, one more thing with regard to it: there are others to thank for their participation in the “Pre-Father’s Day Disco

Dance, NAACP Co-op City Branch Fundraiser” held June 5th. The branch thanks the decoration committee for their hard work in preparing the room and Joan Murrell and committee for manning the refreshment corner. The branch thanks again all those that attended and everyone that made it happen.

Let’s keep the spirit going. How to do that?

Come to the last meeting/party of the season, Sunday, June 27th at 3 p.m. in the meeting center. Your ticket is to please bring a dish to share and a neighbor or friend to enjoy the afternoon. Among the fun events planned for the June 27th meeting is a drawing for those that held and contributed to the “Stay At Home Tea Time”. Of course, any time is the time to encourage friends, relatives and neigh-

bors to join the Co-op City Branch of the NAACP. Remember the NAACP is the nation’s oldest civil rights organization. So, you think you are still a member? When was the last time you looked at your membership card to check the expiration? Renew before it expires. Send your check to the Co-op City Branch of the NAACP, P.O. Box 753111, Einstein Station, Bronx, 10475. All the meetings, unless otherwise announced, are held in Building 31A; ring the red button on the foyer panel and join the meeting. If you have any questions, call (718) 671-7856.

The NAACP website is: www.naacp. org/home/index.htm. Have a long look at what the NAACP is doing today. On the NAACP website, you will see that a new com-

petition has been announced. Please visit the website to learn more about that competition: Youth & College Logo Contest announced: The NAACP Youth & College Division has kicked off a logo competition to create a new logo. The winning design will be unveiled at the “100 REMIX Town Hall Event” at the 2010 NAACP National Convention, in Kansas City on July 12th, and serve as the official logo of the NAACP Youth & College Division.

We wish those that are ill or homebound a speedy and complete recovery and those celebrating a special event such as a graduation, anniversary or birthday, a wonderful, joyous day.

—Eva L a zaar

suit was initiated. The three females were apprehended, arrested and charged with burglary and assault. The victim was treated and released.

J u n e 12, 2400 H u n t er Aven u e One female was arrested after she refused to leave the area after several warnings. When a CCPD officer attempted to place her under arrest, she began fighting with the officer causing injuries. The female was subsequently

subdued and arrested and the officer was transported to the hospital for treatment. She was booked into the system and charged accordingly.

J u n e 8, 125 Dr eiser L oop CCPD officers spotted a male smoking a marijuana cigar at this location and placed him under arrest. He was charged with criminal possession of marijuana and was processed into the Bronx Central Booking facility.

Public Safety Blotter: June 6-June 18 J u n e 18, 141 E in st ein L oop Officers observed a male arguing and physically challenging another male. Officers separated the pair before it could escalate into a physical altercation. However, the arrested male continued his aggressive behavior, including making threats to the other male. He was arrested, issued a summons for disorderly conduct and released.

J u n e 14, 140 C a r ver L oop CCPD officers responded to an apartment at this location after receiving a report of a dispute. The complainant reported that they responded to a knock at the door and three females forced their way in. The females knocked the victim to the floor causing injuries and proceeded to remove items from the apartment. The females were spotted fleeing the building and a pur-

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Riverbay’s Finance Department Reports Several days ago I received from management a volume containing several hundred pages titled “Monthly Report April 2010.” It includes reports from 21 Riverbay departments with brief introductions by General Manager Vernon Cooper and Assistant General Manager Gail Badger. The report of the Finance Department, prepared by its Director, Peter Merola, contains very specific financial information.

The schedule “Capital Construction Projects & Payments” lists shortfalls of: - $16 million to replace windows and balcony doors for buildings 1, 2, 3, 5, 30, 31, and 32 - $9 million to repair the balconies and facade for buildings 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, and 8 - $8 million for power plant work.

The $230 million borrowed from New York Community Bank for capital projects is essentially spent. Only $30,000 remains in reserve.

In May, the City of New York required Riverbay to close all unrepaired terraces, and to fence off the grounds around those buildings. We also learn from management that there is a late payment penalty clause of 6% per year to Tindel, the windows and balcony doors installation contractor.

Completion of the cogeneration plant, essential for reaping major expected savings depends on completion of the work which in turn depends on paying the bills.

OVE R C O M ING SH O RT FAL L S Overcoming these serious shortfalls is a task that must be addressed by the Board. Directors Andrea Leslie,

Director’s Viewpoint

Bernard Cylich Francine Reva Jones and I requested an early Board meeting to address 32BJ negotiations, terraces and capital projects. We suggested the date of Wednesday, June 16. The request was denied by Board President Atkins claiming “insufficient time” to convene such a meeting.

Since Riverbay Corporation ByLaws (Article lll, Section 5) permits any two or more Board members to convene a Board meeting, we exercised that option and called for an open Board meeting for the same date originally suggested to President Atkins.

That was ruled out by General Manager Vernon Cooper who said President Atkins had determined that there would not be a quorum at the June 16th and directed Cooper not to make any room available for a Board meeting.

We’ve challenged that arbitrary decision in a memo to Riverbay General Counsel Buss, and await a response.

BOAR D M E M BE R S’ NE E D T O K NOW Since being seated on the Board, I have received no updates on negotiations that are being conducted on the Board’s behalf with 32BJ. I learned from the City News that management had agreed with 32BJ to “let a federal mediator help resolve differences.” I have requested information from President Atkins about whether the

Board had authorized submitting its dispute with 32BJ to a federal mediator, and what were the implications?

It’s not good for Co-op City if members of its highest policy making group have to follow progress of negotiations from an outside press rather than from a meeting with fellow Board members.

H OW T O F I L L R I VE R BAY O F F I C E R P O SI T I O NS — O R H OW NOT T O New officers of the Board were elected after new Board members were seated on June 9th. The office of the first vice-president was unfilled because none of the candidates received a vote of a majority of Board members.

Several days later, a memo from General Council Jeffrey D. Buss declared that Rev. Owens, who had not received the necessary number of votes was nonetheless to fill the office until the next meeting of the Board. I believe this is not in accord with Riverbay rules which provide for the Second Vice President to fill a vacancy or absence of the First Vice President.

Properly, the Second Vice President should occupy the office of First Vice President until a First Vice President is properly elected.

Q UI BBL E S? These are not mere quibbles. The way rules are followed — or not — determines, how $180 million annual operating budget is handled, or how hundreds of millions of borrowed dollars are dispensed, or how Board, management and the cooperators relate to one another.

Lastly, when resident shareholders took over the control of the Board of Directors after the rent strike settlement with the New York State Housing Finance Agency in the 70s a non profit, educational, social, and cultural corporation, the Riverbay Fund, was established. That Fund has applied for, and received tax free grants, and has allocated monies for activities and/or awards to various community organizations.

Directors of the Riverbay Board are automatically directors of that Fund.

At the special Board meeting of June 9, I asked the new President of the Board to reconvene as the new Board of the Riverbay Fund Inc. The request was denied. I have since requested copies of the Riverbay Fund Inc.’s By-Laws, a financial report, an activities report, the name of its administrator and an early meeting of the Fund’s Board.

My first Viewpoint column as a member of the Board (C.C. Times, 6/19/2010) was edited. Two sentences concluding the column were dropped — without my knowledge or permission. A Board resolution (93-61) directs the editor to refer any material he or she has any doubts about publishing to the “Legal Department (who) will follow the procedures established by resolution #89-80 to attempt to resolve the issue with the writer of the material, ...”

Unless some other resolution has since been adopted, this is a violation of rules by the editor. More importantly, it violates the right of cooperators to learn community news unfiltered by management.

Baychester Visual Arts Baychester Visual Arts Association, in celebration of Bronx Month, presents an art exhibit in the Baychester branch public library at the Bartow Mall in Co-op City. It begins on Saturday, June 5, and will run through Sat., June 26th. Stop by and visit and you will see the quality work that students – under the tutelage of Moses Groves and Valli Massenburg, BVA’s own art instructors – have created.

On June 26, there will be an outdoor show in the Bartow shopping mall from

10:00 a.m. until 3 p.m. You will again have the opportunity to view the original paintings by BVA members. You will also be able to purchase artwork at this show.

Don’t miss it!

A five week summer session of art classes will begin on Wednesday, July 7, through August 4, from 3:30 p.m. until 5:30 p.m. with Mr. Groves, the instructor.

The tuition for these classes is $30 for members, and $35 for non-members. If you would like to pre-register, you can

come to Room 5, Dreiser Community Center, on Tuesdays, from 1 to 6 p.m. to register until June 22nd or come on July 7 to register for the summer session.

BVA is a non-profit, self-supporting organization that needs your support to continue offering high level art instruction at these bargain prices. Your support – as members, donators, and events’ supporters – is sorely needed and appreciated. So make a donation to Baychester Visual Arts Association, Inc.

– it’s tax deductible. Checks can be mailed to BVA, P.O. Box 678, Co-op City Station, Bronx, New York 10475.

Contact Moses Groves at 201-862-0847 for more information.

These events have been made possible, in part, with public funds from the New York State Council of the Arts, under aegis of the Decentralization Pilot Program as administered by the Bronx Council on the Arts.

—Sylvia L och a nsky

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Building 27 Association Summer has officially arrived. It’s nice to see the sun shining and the beaches beckoning. The Independence holiday is just around the corner. Soon the sales will start for hot dog rolls and hamburger buns.

It looks to be another good summer. We will be taking a break from our regular house meetings ‘til September.

Our recent meeting on June 17th was excellent. Our guests from CERT (Community Emergency Response Team), Mr. Khalil Abdul-Wahhab and his assistant made a wonderful Powerpoint presentation

of “Get Ready New York” with video clips.

The program teaches the importance of being ready in case of an emergency. We all received brochures filled with practical information about how to prepare a “GO” bag. The information given is extremely important and can mean the difference between life or death. It surely can save a life if acted on. We encourage every resident to be prepared for an unexpected emergency by looking ahead. Know your floor plan. Check out the exits in case of fire. Plan with your family members about

what to do in an emergency and where to meet in case of an evacuation. Please contact your building leaders for any further information you might need. All who attended were very grateful for this valuable program. It is another example of what the building association offers residents to make life more secure and enjoyable. Please plan on joining us for the next meeting in September.

The Association also joined some of our residents in sharing the loss of family members who died recently. Our most

active and helpful Board member, Mr. Junius Ayler, passed away on June 9th. He always prepared our meeting room and kept it in good order and was a gracious participant in all our meetings. Another very active member, Thalia Roach, lost her daughter, Carol McCullough, on June 19th. May they rest in peace. We continue to hold in our prayers some of our residents who have been ill. We wish them a speedy recovery.

Enjoy the summer and we’ll see you all —Don Doh er ty in the Fall.

Broun Place Townhouse Association Broun Place hopes everyone enjoyed celebrating their father and will remember to show the love and respect everyday.

Broun Place Townhouse Association held our last formal meeting till September on Thursday, June 17th. Everyone was invited to attend this meeting.

Thank you to our respected guest speakers, Mr. Arthur Feinberg and Mr. Cles Mitchell, experienced and knowledgeable educators. The June 17th meeting’s agenda was an informative and pertinent one that is “right on” with current events. We invited Mr. Arthur Feinberg, retired educator and active teaching professional, and Mr. Cles Mitchell, Parent Liaison at a Manhattan charter school and board member of several education panels,

to help us understand and define New York City high school public school education, the players and components. Thanks to them, the agenda goal was accomplished and if cooperators have more questions – we will invite our experts back. Thank you also to Belinda Wyatt, former president of Adler Place Association; Arthur Taub, community activist and Ms. Ayano Kindaichi, Math Curriculum Advisor at I.S. 181, for attending and contributing.

July 4th is upon us next, so let’s proudly celebrate the birth of our country, happily and safely. Materials left by Mr. Pou on the Health Care Program, Medicare and coinsurance are still available — let your president know you want them. Mr. Pou promised he will be back in the autumn to answer more

questions for us.

A few neighbors have voiced concern about the geese families and their sidewalk droppings. Riverbay has addressed this topic in several past CCT articles but one thing to note, litter attracts the geese to scavenge.

Waste-bins are conveniently located for pedestrian garbage, please don’t use the sidewalks as your garbage can and take your house garbage to the dumpster pads.

People seen disposing of kitchen garbage in the litter waste cans will be issued a community complaint.

Make it your goal to participate in maintaining and improving Co-op City.

If you have a cat that hasn’t been spayed or neutered, do not let it out. Please

alert Public Safety to people who are breaking cooperator rules. There is no barbequing allowed on our grounds. Co-op City rules are enforced by the Public Safety Department at 718-671-3050; call 9-1-1 for police emergencies.

Broun Place again extends our most sincere condolences to the Clement family on the sad occasion of the death of their son.

The association wishes a speedy and complete recovery to Phyllis Williams. Please keep both the Clement family and Phyllis in your prayers and all who are ill and shut in.

We send kudos and best wishes to all graduates and if you would like your celebration mentioned, just drop the president of the association a note.

—E va L a za a r

The deadline for submitting club articles is Mondays at 3 p.m.

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Building 19 Association TODAY, we celebrate the life and legacy of “Ms. Francis” Williams. For those who knew and loved Ms. Francis, please join us in the rear of the building at 12 p.m. We will pay tribute to her with a pink Dogwood tree and plaque. The tribute will be followed by a ceremony and light luncheon honoring this

year’s Francis Williams’s scholarship award recipient, Miss Taylor Jenkins.

Last Saturday’s Father’s Day raffle drawing resulted in congratulations to Kojo Adimu, first prize winner of two Yankee tickets; Cory Reeves, second prize winner of a $50 Red Lobster gift certificate; and

Charlie Jones, third prize winner of two AMC gold movie tickets. Huge thanks to everyone who supported the association by purchasing raffle tickets.

I also thank our executive board and committee members for consistently making Building 19 Association the success it

is. We are always looking for new committee members with ideas on how to raise funds in supporting the goals and objectives of our association. Please send your suggestions to bldg19assoc@gmail.com or call 347-427-4746.

—C h a r lot t e C od r ingt on

Association of Building 14 Cooperators Congratulations to all our graduates; we are very proud of you and wish you a blessed fun filled summer.

The 2010 U.S. Census is coming to a conclusion at the end of June. If a U.S. Census employee knocks on your door or leaves information for you to fill out and submit, please take a few minutes and answer the questions so that our community will be counted and we will get our fair share of the funds for needed govern-

ment services. These services include more schools, public transportation, the upkeep of our roads and so much more.

Let’s be a strong building and participate in the Census. Another way for us to be a strong building is to support and participate in our Building Association. WE NEED YOU! During the last several years, we have lost members and we need new cooperators to join the Association. If you are

interested in keeping our building and home safe for our families, please become a part of the Association. Our meetings are very informative and several times a year, we invite department heads from Riverbay to speak to us and provide us with information on policies and procedures pertaining to Co-op City. PLEASE BECOME PART OF THE SOLUTION AND NOT THE PROBLEM. Riverbay is continuing with the brick

work on our building.

As per the Association Bylaws, we must hold an election to elect new officers. If you are interested in running for an office in the Association, please contact our President at the number below.

Association meeting will be posted on the bulletin board in the lobby.

Contact information: jdfergienyc@ juno.com, or via cell at 917.612.1951.

—M u r iel Ar t h ur

Building 15 Association We would like to thank Chief Frank Apollo, P.O. Mills and P.O. Lancaster of the Public Safety Department for attend-

ing our meeting in June 17th. We are very happy to have him as our Chief. We would like to thank those cooperators

who attended our meeting.

Thank you to the management staff and the other workers for doing a very

good job during the strike!

We hope everyone has an enjoyable summer.

—Sandy Krasnove

Building 13 Association Have you heard? We are planning a bus trip to Mt. Airy Casino in Pennsylvania on August 14. The cost is $40 per person with a bonus return of $35 of free slot play offered by the casino, subject to change. The bus will be leaving at 10:00 a.m. from Casals Place and leaving the Casino at 6:00 p.m. Payment must be received by June 30. Money orders should be made payable to the Building 13 Assoc. Inc. First come basis. Seats go fast, so book NOW!

For additional information regarding any of the events, you can contact Leslie Peterson (718-320-1370), Gail Sharbaan (718-671-3801) or any neighbor from Building 13 and they will advise the Social Committee.

Tell your friends and invite them to participate in our activities. See the bulletin board in the lobby for updates.

Building 13 Association reminds all the drivers/passengers that SEAT BELTS SAVE LIVES. Always buckle up. “It is

not an option, it is the law.”

P lea se ob ser ve th e followin g q u a lit yof-life 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.

Report any criminal activities to the 45th Precinct at (718) 822-5411 and/or Riverbay Public Safety at (718) 320-3050.

For all NYC non-emergency inquiries, call 3-1-1.

NE W- For traffic updates, call 5-1-1.

WE ARE OFF DURING JULY AND AUGUST. HAVE A HAPPY AND SAFE SUMMER EVERYONE. “If you see something, say something.”

—O lu b iyi Seh in d em i

Building 12 Association We hope all dads enjoyed their day.

Our porter, Jimmy, as you all know, has retired as of this writing. We will miss him. He has served our building for forty years and not a day went by without a smile or a kind word from Jimmy.

Words cannot express how we feel about him. So, we did the next best thing and threw him a one-of-a-kind send off.

Thank you to Sonia for spearheading our farewell to Jimmy, as well as all of our neighbors who helped; we cannot believe forty years has passed and we have lost not only a porter but a friend.

Our garden is a work in progress.

Although not complete, we would like to thank Donovan Plummer, Director of Buildings and Grounds, Riverbay Corporation, and his associates for their advice and assistance.

Please volunteer and become a floor captain. If you would like to know more about the duties of the floor captains, you can ask Donald Wood.

If you see something, say something. Call 9-1-1 and Riverbay Security at 718-671-3050.

On a personal note, my family and I would like to thank you all for your expressions of sympathy during this difficult time.

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Our thoughts and prayers go out to all who are sick and shut-in.

Congratulations to everyone celebrating a special day this month. Enjoy

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Cooperators United We will not hold a meeting on Tuesday, June 29. After canvassing our members, it was decided not to hold a meeting on Tuesday, June 29th because June is a busy month for most of you.

In the meantime, we must gear up to attend Community Board 10 and 45th

Precinct Meetings in the fall.

What is happening to us, via the MTA bus changes, cannot happen to us again. We are a community of over 55,000 individuals and must become more proactive about our community and how we are treated. That goes for

our politicians. We need to meet and speak with them.

Congratulations to everyone who is celebrating a special day this month.

Our thoughts and prayers to all who are sick and shut-in and to our troops.

On a personal note, my family and I

would like to thank you for your expressions of sympathy during this difficult time.

Have an enjoyable and safe summer.

We can be reached at 718-379-7841 or MLSAH@aol.com.

—Son j a M a xwell

Coalition To Save Affordable Housing O P E N E XE C UT I VE C O M M I T T E E M E E T I NG , M O DAY, J UNE 28T H There will be an open meeting of the Executive Committee of the Coalition to Save Affordable Housing on Monday, June 28, in Room 28 at the Bartow Community Center at 7:30 p.m. It will be the first Executive Committee meeting with our chairperson as a newly seated member of the Riverbay Board providing an update. As always, our Executive Committee meetings are open to all.

We’ll also hear a report of a Saturday, June 12th membership meeting of the city

wide organization Cooperators United 4 Mitchell-Lama. That meeting focused on the rights of ML co-op shareholders under housing company By-Laws, DHCR regulations, and New York State Business Corporate Law. H O USI NG L E G I SL AT I O N P E R C O L AT I NG I N AL BANY Legislation which has been approved by the NYS Assembly expands the Mitchell-Lama program and extends NYC rent control laws until 2018. The ML legislation increases the income limit for participants. Increasing this income

threshold helps ensure working families and individuals that they can continue to afford Mitchell-Lama program apartments such as ours in Co-op City.

Also gaining Assembly passage was a bill extending NYC rent control laws until 2018. These laws can help stem the loss of affordable housing units by preserving and increasing housing options.

To become law, however, they must also pass the gauntlet of the State Senate where landlord money has strong influence.

J O I N T H E C OAL I T I O N T O SAVE

AF F O R DABL E H O USI NG Join us in the effort to speak truth about privatization and about avoidable financial pressures on the community. Follow this column for notices of meetings. Become a member by sending your annual membership fee of $10 to CTSAH, P.O. Box 64, Bronx, NY 10475.

For information about us: Visit our web page — www.ctsah.net.

LOOK FOR US AT THE SECTION FIVE COMMUNITY FAIR ON SUNDAY, JUNE 27TH. —Ber n a r d C ylich

Eleanor Roosevelt Democratic Club The Eleanor Roosevelt Democratic Club would like to thank its membership and the community for their continued support of our activities, programs, and achievements 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 17th at our last Monthly Meeting, whereby four (4) senior graduates from Truman High School were awarded scholarships for their outstanding academic achievements during their tenure at Truman High School.

We applaud these outstanding students and

The Eleanor Roosevelt Democratic Club & the Hall Family presented scholarships to four members of the Truman High School 2010 Senior Graduation Class on Thursday, June 17, at their Monthly Meeting. Standing from l-r are club members James Payne, Marjorie Helms, George T. Clarke, and Marjorie Holder, presenters. Sitting l-r are recipients: Esmeralda Gil ($600), Nijee Scott ($600), Thomas Wynn ($500) and Silas Agyemang ($600). Congratulations to these outstanding young people and much success in with their future plans.

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 home-bound 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

National Council of Negro Women On Tuesday, June 22nd, Stacey Appiah received a certificate from NCNW’s associate member Al Quattlebaum at P.S. 178 because she “Struggled to Make the Grade and Succeeded.”

On Wednesday, June 23rd, NCNW presented certificates to students at M.S 180. Ashley Sencion received an award for Academics and Marissa Cedeno received an award for Community Service.

These awards were presented by the head of the NCNW Youth Committee, Lori Melton. On Thursday, June 24th, certificates were presented to students at P.S. 153. Unwanabasi Abasiurua received an award for Academics and Nazifa Ali received an award for Community Service. These awards were presented by NCNW Past President Eleanor Donnley.

Our final activity for the month will be the meeting of our book club. This group, that is open to non-members and members alike, will be meeting on Saturday, June 26th, at 3:30 p.m. at the Bay Plaza Barnes & Noble. This month, we are reading a new book by Isabel Allende, “ Island Beneath the Sea.” This is a passionate

story of a young slave woman brought to Haiti before the Toussaint Louverture revolution. Her involvement with a white planter leads to them both leaving Haiti for another French colony, New Orleans.

Come to our Book Talk meeting and enjoy discussing this juicy novel with us.

We are preparing for a two-day trip to Washington, D.C. on September 11 and 12th to celebrate the 25th Annual National Black Family Reunion.

This is a wonderful celebration when members of National Council of Negro Women, Inc. and families and friends from all over the country come together to celebrate Black families in America.

On Saturday, September 11th, our bus will depart at 6 a.m. from Dreiser Loop for an overnight stay at the L’Enfant Plaza Hotel in Washington, D.C. During the day, we will enjoy all the concerts, workshops and vendors that will be on the Washington Monument Mall.

On Sunday, we will return but we will stop in Baltimore, MD to visit either the “Great Blacks in Wax Museum” or the “Reginald Lewis Museum.”

We will have a delicious buffet lunch at the Golden Corral Restaurant and then

return to Co-op City.

The rates per person are: single occupancy: $245. Double occupancy: $175.

Triple occupancy: $145. The price includes: roundtrip transportation, hotel, souvenir t-shirt, bandana, entry to one of the museums listed above and lunch at Golden Corral.

First payment of 50% is due by July 1; second payment of 25% due by July 15th, and final payment due by July 28th. The payments are non-refundable.

Contact information: 917-553-9965 or

646-206-8555 or 973-449-0416 or 646258-2536.

Remember – Passports are required and cruise protection insurance is recommended.

Contact information: 718-671-4804 or 718-671-6910 or 718-320-2366.

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

Congratulations to all of our Co-op City graduates.

—J oyce H owa r d

Congratulations, Paul!

Kudos to Paul Arroyo, Riverbay’s Budget Analyst, for participating and completing the annual New York Road Runners Father’s Day Race Against Prostate Cancer presented by ABC-7 and the American Cancer Society last Sunday in Central Park, N.Y. Apart from running in the 5 mile race, Paul placed among the top 10 fundraisers during the event which in total raised more than $17,524.00 to heighten awareness and support prostate cancer research. Well done, Paul!

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American Legion Post 1871 Post 1871 is located in Section 5 Einstein Loop Community Center, Room 41 on the floor. If you have a computer, you can also reach us by using our e-mailing address, post1871@optimum.net.

Greetings to all our comrades who are residing in the Bay Park Nursing Home. Our minds and hearts are with you each and every day, hoping that you will have a blessed day.

Happy birthday to all our comrades that have a birthday in the month of June: William R. Craft, Ramon F. Betancourt, Norman L. Cook, Benjamin J. Wright, Bernard Gibbs, Roosevelt Mason, Patricio Serrano, William A. Dyson 2nd, Robert Felciano, James Hess, Jose Alvarez, James Hess, Joe Walker Jr., Eugene J. Fastook, Raymond Dyson, Aston O. Thomas Jr., William Cornwell, Charles M. Jordan and Robert J. Walter. For all our Post members who didn’t attend the

June general meeting, the nominated members are as follows: Post Commander, ROBERT FELICIANO; Post Adjutant, SILAS STANFORD; Vice Commander JEROME RICE; Finance Officer, WILLIAM GORDEN; Post Service Officer, LLWELYEN WATERMAN, Sgt.-At-Arms CHARLES LIRIO and Chaplin RICHARD I. LAWSON, JR. The Executive Board Members are: Kenneth Nelson, Charles Gregory, Ronald Gantwarg, Benjamin Wright, Norman Thomas, William Craft, Paul Graves, Wilbert Surphlis and Joan Davis. Congratulations to all the new members, have a safe summer and we will see you on Saturday, September 18th for the general meeting. All members, your dues are due for the month of July, $40 for next year, 2011. Mark this date on your calendar. If you have a fundraising idea, please bring your idea forward at the next general meeting.

Traditional Synagogue The Traditional Synagogue of Co-op City, Young Israel of Baychester, Section 5 at 115 Einstein Loop, welcomes you to pray with them. Tel. 718-379-6920 Not e: NEW Office Hours are on Thursday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and on Sunday from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Candle lighting on Friday, July 2, is before 7:20 p.m.

Shabbos ends today, Saturday, June 26, at 9:22 p.m. We recite Havdallah (The Recital over the Wine) at the end of Shabbos.

Mincha services on Saturday, June 26 are at 7:00 p.m.

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

Rabbi Kronengold is encouraging you all to attend his most informative classes. The evening class will take place at 7:15 p.m. The topic for this week is “Study of Chapter 6-PIRKEI AVOT-“48 Ways Toward Acquisition of Torah”.

Coming Events: Saturday, June 26-Services are at 9 a.m. The parsha is Balak.

Sunday, July 11 – Sisterhood sponsors a fun afternoon of Bingo. The cost is $3/person. Refreshments are included.

Sunday, July 18 – Join the Synagogue as they sponsor a cool afternoon of Bingo. The cost is $3 per person and includes refreshments and noshes. See you there!

Monday, July 19 – Erev Tisha B’av- We will have Evening Services in the Shule at 8:25 p.m. The Fast begins at 8:23 p.m.

Tuesday, July 20 is a fast day. It is the Fast of Av. You may travel on this holiday so that you may attend services at another synagogue for the morning services. The Fast ends at 9:02 p.m.

Monday, August 2 – The Men’s Club has planned a trip to the Showboat Hotel & Casino in Atlantic City.

Plan ahead! Keep the date open for a great day of fun.

More information to follow at a later date.

Sunday, August 8 - Sisterhood Bingo.

Sunday, August 22 – Synagogue Bingo.

Please note – All Bingos start at 1:30 p.m.

Good and Welfare: Happy birthday and anniversary greetings to all who are celebrating during the month of July.

A happy, healthy birthday is wished to Miriam Berlofsky, the Yankee Doodle Dandy, who celebrates with the Nation on Sunday, July 4. Enjoy my great day!

Sincerest “thank you” to the Men’s Club for the lavish Kiddush which they presented in honor of Father’s Day. Let’s hope that you may do this again next year.

So sorry to report that Mimi Berlofsky is suffering with a bad case of cellulitis in both legs.

Please be sure to fulfill your Yizkor pledges. Thank you!

Dues for 2010 are now in order!

P lea se! – Support the Synagogue. We need your help NOW. All donations are gratefully accepted. Thank you.

Shalom!

M ir ia m E velyn Ber lofsk y —M

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REMEMBER, YOUR HEALTH IS LIKE A CAR-IF YOU DON’T MAINTAIN IT PROPERLY, IT WILL BREAK DOWN. This information was provided to you by your Post information officer.

—R icha r d I . L a wson , J r.

Baychester Library Association Our annual book sale was held on May 15th. We would like to thank the community for their valuable support; both for their book donations and then for their purchases. We also could not have done it without the many volunteers and library association members who

worked many long hours to make it a success. From the proceeds, we will be able to help fund many programs at the library. A program of Spanish music and one of Jewish theatre songs have already been planned. We —H elen Top a l hope to see you all there.

Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6470 Co-op City’s Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6470 is actively recruiting new members for the Post, which has seen several prominent members pass on or move away in the last few years. Any United States military

veteran of an overseas conflict is eligible for membership. For more information, call Martin Roth at (718) 379-5590.

—M a r t in R oth

Jewish War Veterans Post 500 There will be a meeting of Co-op City Post 500 on June 27th at 10 a.m. at the Town House Restaurant on Dreiser Loop. We hope to see many of our members come down as it is the last meeting before the summer.

All members are invited to bring one relative, friend, etc. as guest of the Post.

The Post would like to thank the large contingent of

Post 500 veterans who attended the Memorial Day observance, and a thank you to the Co-op City Veterans Memorial Council for inviting us.

A big happy birthday greeting to our Commander, Alex Selikoff, who is celebrating his 90th birthday on July 9th.

—M a r vin M . Wa r m

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African-American Association Sch ola r sh ip Awa r d s/C ult u r a l Pr esent ation/ M emb er ship Social – Both families of the scholarship recipients were in attendance last Saturday for the scholarship award presentations to their children, Tamia Davis and Benjamin Hamilton. The event fell on the same day as Juneteenth (June 19th) and, by a reading by Tamia and Benjamin, we commemorated the day. Thanks to Estelle Rollins, who designed the attractive certificates and to Director Andrea Leslie, who donated the DVDs on African history. All wished Tamia and Benjamin good luck and much success for the future.

The cultural presentation was spearheaded by Madame Norma Jean Barnes, the “Joy in Motion” belly dance instructor. She and her group were fantastic. We also appreciated the participation by Brother Gary Moore, the “Moore2Salsa” salsa instructor. He really brought some non-salsa dancers a long way,

and they were terrific. Both classes will recess for the summer and resume in the fall.

Please continue reading this column and check your bulletin board for flyers announcing registration dates.

Thanks to all Association members who attended the membership social. It was good to see some of the members we haven’t seen in a while. To everyone who made a food donation, it was delicious and very much appreciated.

C o-op C ity Fa ir – On June 27th, the Association will participate in the Co-op City Fair in Section 5. Please stop by to greet us.

The Association sponsors the following programs, in which we invite you to participate: Book Discussions – Monday, July 12th, 7:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 15. Please complete the reading of “From MisEducation to Education” by Dr. Na’im Akbar. 718-379-

Jazzmobile coming Good news! Jazzmobile will be making two visits to Co-op City this year. The first is a Latin Jazz Concert on Monday, July 12, 7:30 p.m. on the Section 5 Greenway, and the second, a Jazz concert, on August 16, also at 7:30 p.m. and on the Section 5 Greenway.

Entertainers will be announced later. Mark your calendar, and bring your blanket or beach chair and enjoy jazz under the stars!

Black Spectrum Theatre Will be coming soon. Look out for more details.

Exercise and Dance classes In September, the Black Forum will be presenting the following programs: aerobics, salsa and other dances, belly dancing, Tai Chi, and dance classes for children. These classes will be held throughout Co-op City. Call and

leave your name today, (718) 320-8035, along with which class(es) you would like to attend and we will get back to you.

Black Forum Aerobics classes Get in shape. Recent medical studies have shown that women who exercise 1-2 hours a week can lower their cholesterol levels by 20 points or more. Won’t you join us every Monday and Wednesday, 7:30 - 8:30 p.m. in the Dreiser Community Center, Auditorium A, for aerobics classes by Body by Andrea.

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Yoga & Pila tes M a t C la sses – Summer classes will be held on Thursdays, July 8, 15, 22 and 29 from 7-9 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 2, $15 per class. Call 718-671-8364.

Business O pp or t u nit y Wor kshop Wednesdays, 7:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 15. Call 646-721-8185.

Belly Da ncin g – Will resume in the fall.

Sa lsa Da ncing – Will resume in the fall.

J ob/E nt r epr eneur ia l P r ogr am – The Jobs Program and the Computer Classes will resume in September.

C ub Scout Pack – The families that have registered their children will be contacted regarding upcoming meetings/events.

G ener al M emb er ship M eet ing – The next meeting is scheduled for Saturday, September 11 at 4:00 p.m. If you cannot attend, we encourage you to send your membership dues of $15 each for adults and $25

for families to: African-American Association of Co-op City, P.O. Box 702, Coop City Station, Bronx, NY 10475. Your membership helps to support this organization that sustains our community.

Ch ildr en’s 2010 Fr eedom Ret r eat – Boys’ Retreat, July 11-24; Girls’ Retreat, July 25-August 7. The Children’s Freedom Retreat is intellectually and spiritually stimulating and is deeply rooted in African culture and understanding and respect for self, community and the natural world. Call 917-5146523.

ASC AC – Scholarships are being offered to students engaged in the study or research of African history on the continent or the Diaspora. Call 718-379-5555.

Su m m er F u n – Enjoy the summer.

Remember, don’t drink and drive; don’t text and drive.

—Fr ancine R eva J ones

Black Forum Emergency Food Program New Hours & Days We are now open on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 11:15 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.

Volunteers urgently needed!

Would you like to volunteer? Contact us at (718) 320-8035.

Please help us to help you More food can be made available, however, in order to do so, we have to pay the pickup and transportation costs. We ask the community to donate $1 - $5 to the Black Forum of Co-op City. Please send your donations to Black Forum, P.O. Box 563, Bronx, N.Y. 10475.

We Need You - Join Us Today 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: tonyshome10475@gmail.com. Help us keep independent community organizations alive in Co-op City. Don’t wait until it’s too late.

Everyone is encouraged to join. Call us or visit us in Room 20 in the Dreiser Community Center.

Blue Jays Win CCLL Minor Division Championship On Saturday, June 19, the Blue Jays faced off a one-to-one record in the championship playoff with the Knights of Pythias for the best of two out of three games. The Knights of Pythias went up to bat first and they scored one run in the first inning. The Blue Jays followed with one run in the bottom of the first inning.

In the second inning, the Knights of Pythias scored another run, the Blue Jays followed with one run in the bottom half. In the third inning, Knights of Pythias didn’t score

and the Blue Jays scored 2 runs. In the fourth inning, the Knights of Pythias scored four runs to take the lead, but the Blue Jays had their biggest rally of the year scoring 22 runs to seal the game. There were no more runs/score after the fourth innings for either team.

Joelle Williams had 3 singles—scored 3 runs.

Brian Mitchell had a double, single and 1 walk—scored 3 runs.

Miles Baccari had 3 singles, 2 walks—

scored 4 runs.

Taje Nelson had a double, 2 walks— scored 3 runs.

Nicolas Alvarez had a triple, a single and 2 walks—scored 4 runs.

Tyrique Kinnes had 2 triples, a single— scored 3 runs.

Felipe had a walk.

Alexander had 3 walks—scored 3 runs.

Brian Colon had 3 singles—scored 1 runs.

Armane Cantres was hit by pitch twice and 2 walks scored 2 runs.

The Blue Jays manager, Robin, and coaches, Earl and Joe, celebrated the win by spraying the team with sparkling cider for the victory and the Minor championship of 2010.

What a great year and a great way to bring it to a close. Thanks to everyone who supported the team, manager/coaches and CCLL league.

Manager: Robin Taylor-Sullivan Coach: Earl Williams Coach: Joe Baccari Sponsor: Bay Plaza —Cliffor d Wade

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Community Protestant Church On behalf of our Pastor, Reverend Dr. Calvin E. Owens, and our church family, welcome to Community Protestant Church, a church of love and understanding, located at 1659 East Gun Hill Road, Bronx, NY 10469; telephone (718) 862-9172.

CHURCH SCHEDULE Sunday School - 9:00 a.m.

Worship Service - 11:00 a.m.

Communion Service - Every first and third Sundays Not e: Su m m er Wor sh ip H ou r s a t C P C , J u ly 25t h – Sep t em b er 5t h : Sunday School (Adults) - 8:30 a.m.

Worship Service - 9:30 a.m.

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

T H E F O L L OW I N G P R O G R AM S AR E AT T H E C H UR C H ’S ANNE X: 2053 ASC H L O O P NO R T H ( C O - O P C I T Y ) Morning Prayer Services - Tuesday,

6:00 a.m. – 7:30 a.m. and 9:00 a.m.10:00 a.m.

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

OT H E R SC H E DUL E D E VE NT S: Take a Vacation with God! Community Protestant Church Children’s Vacation Bible School (for children 4½ - 12 years) will be held July 12- July 16, 7:30 a.m.6:00 p.m. at the church Annex, 2053 Asch Loop (Co-op City). Just bring your lunch, your favorite Bible and your energy!

Snacks will be provided. Program includes Bible Study, arts and crafts, God’s music and dance, movies, play time, and special guests. To register your child or for additional information, call (718) 862-9172.

The next gathering of the Soul Sisters Reading network will be on Saturday, July 17th at 10:00 a.m. at the Annex. Their selection is LIFE IS SHORT BUT WIDE

by J. California Cooper. Join them in discussion about this irresistible story of fam-

ily that proves no matter who you are or what you do, you are never too old to chase your dreams. Contact cpcsisters@aol.com or (718) 320-1193 for additional information and to RSVP your attendance.

The next Craft Workshop of the Sister to Sister Ministry will be held on Saturday, July 31st at 10:00 a.m. at the Church Annex. Fee: $5 for returning crafters; $8 for new crafters (includes registration, yarn, knitting needles or crochet hook). To register or for additional information, contact cpcsisters@aol.com or (718) 3201193.

The Women’s Guild sponsors a FANTASTIC 12-DAY ALASKAN CRUISE/ TOUR--August 10 – 22. For more information or to make reservations, call: (718) 671-5961 or (718) 320-1435.

Saturday, August 28 – Nurses Ministry’s Annual Shopping Spree to Reading, Pa. (Vanity Fair and Burlington

Outlets). Bus departs 7:30 a.m. from church annex (2053 Asch Loop North, Co-op City). Donation: $41. For tickets and/or additional information, call (718) 671-7935 or (718) 671-1754.

H O L D T H E DAT E ! Saturday, September 18th, 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. at Dreiser Auditorium B, the Pastor’s Aid and Missionary Ministries sponsor an elegant and exciting FASHION SHOW AND LUNCHEON, featuring the fashions of Dressed to A “T” by Theresa Ferguson.

Tickets: $50. For additional information and to purchase tickets, call (718) 3794237; (718) 652-2906 or the church at (718) 862-9172.

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 itchell

Thank you for assistance

Congratulations, Jasmine!

On my way to church Sunday, June 13, I fell in Garage 6. Two good Samaritans came to my aid. One came over and tried to comfort me and help me get up. The other yelled out from near the elevator if we needed help. He was told to call 9-1-1.

The man who was helping me said he was on his way to the hospital to see his wife who was in ICU, but he said he would stay with me until EMS came.

Thanks to all! I do wish the gentleman’s wife a speedy recovery. I am keeping them in my prayers.

—M a t t ie M u r r ell

Congratulations to Jasmine Gordon on her 8th grade graduation from KIPP: STAR College Prep Charter School. May God continue blessing you as you attend KIPP NYC College Prep High School.

Best wishes and love.

—T h e L ewis-Sch ooler fa m ilies

The Wright Agency: Serving Co-op City for 29 years!

Hours: Monday: 9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Tuesday: 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Wednesday - Friday: 9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Saturday: 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.

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Evangelical Church of Co-op City – UMC Open Door s, Open H ea r ts a n d Open Min ds 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, multicultural and bilingual congregation and all are welcome.

Services are at the church at 2350 Palmer Avenue, across the street from Building 30. Parking is available.

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.

Web sit e - Visit our new website at www.co-opcityumchurch.org to learn more about our church and worship.

Also learn about Buy for Charity on our website and learn how to support our church while shopping online for no extra cost to you.

Neos P r ogr a m s – The teens and children’s program every Friday night at 8 p.m. at the church.

Flea M a r ket is com in g – We are having a flea market

on Saturday, September 25th and if you are interested in being a vendor, call Pauline at (718) 320-1552; call between 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. or call Barbara at (347) 602-7473 and leave a message and someone will get back to you as soon as possible. Cost is $30 per space and $5 per table.

Mu sic School – The church is happy to announce the start of the Crescendo Christian Music School at the church. We will be teaching piano, guitar, voice and theory to start. You can contact Frank Colon, Music Director, at (917) 753-3544 or the church at (718) 320-3794.

—R ev. Dr. M ilca Alva r ez-P la u d

Harvest Restoration Ministries Pastors Anthony and Andrée Davis, co-founders of Harvest Restoration Ministries, Inc., extend to you a warm invitation to come and worship with us.

We are a community oriented non-denominational church that preaches and teaches the Bible in an exegetical style. Our focus is to teach members of the ministry to use Biblical doctrines in a practical sense to be a blessing to both the home and the community. It is our desire to be a church that is “relevant” in affecting society and culture, by raising up not merely “members” but “leaders” and “agents of change.” We want to empower you to

take control of your life and sphere of influence through the power of God’s Word.

Pastor Anthony Davis is currently participating in a mentoring program called “A Covering” under the tutelage of Bishop Noel Jones of the City of Refuge in Gardena, California. This mentoring program is an effort on the part of Pastor Davis to enhance the ministry through his partnership with Bishop Jones and bring a spirit of excellence to the community.

Please come and visit our ministry and take advantage of the wonderful insight that is being shared. God bless!!

We m eet a t : 177 Dreiser Loop Community Center, Room 10 Or der of Ser vices Sunday School – 11:30 a.m.

Sunday Morning Worship – 12:00 p.m.

Wednesday night Bible Study – 7:30 p.m.

Family night – 7:30 (on selected Fridays) Children’s Church – Every 2nd Sunday of every month Communion – Every 1st Sunday of every month —P a stor An t h ony Da vis

Einstein Cancer Fund Tuesday, July 13th — Showboat Casino. Cost per person, $27 with a $30 slot bonus. Time of pick-up: 8 a.m. starting at Einstein Loop, followed by Asch Loop and Dreiser Loop.

Annual Raffle Luncheon — Saturday, September 25 at the Seashore Restaurant on City Island. Cost per person is $48. You will receive raffle tickets for the gift

drawings hoping that everyone will be a sure winner. The entrée choices with all the trimmings are as follows: shrimp scampi, filet of sole, fried shrimps, veal cutlet parmesan, or prime rib roast of beef and dessert.

Please join us. Everyone is welcomed for all our trips and events. If you cannot reach us during the course of the day, please call us in the evening.

For all of the above events: Mildred at 718-320-0288; Loretta, 718-671-2958; or Lydia at 718-671-3005. For memorial cards, please call Loretta also.

Our prayers of healing go out to Ann Schlanger, Delores Musa, and all who are ailing. Good health is wished to all.

—Lydia Ruas

Retirees of Dreiser Loop The RETIREES’ monthly meetings are now in recess until September, 2010.

The meetings might be in recess, but the RETIREES and friends will continue all summer long to have fun by socializing in our club room weekdays (after 1 p.m., Dreiser Loop, Room 19, 718-379-0377). Come join us at the next: GAME DAY, Sat., June 26th at 1 p.m. Light refreshments will be served. Donations of $2 will be accepted.

(Contacts are Susie Fuzzell and Marie Williams).

NOT E : The Northeast Bronx Community Democratic Club will host the “Senior Citizens Appreciation” Day breakfast on Saturday, July 10, at 10 a.m. at the Eastwood Manor, 3371 Eastchester Rd., Bronx, NY. Tickets are $30 per person. Call 718-7982005 to reserve your attendance.

T R AVE L AC T I VI T I E S: L O OK ! – We are going to see “Psalms of David” at Sight & Sound Theatre’s Living Waters Theatre on Wed., September 15th. Price: $120. We would appreciate your 50% deposit ASAP to guarantee your seat. (Contact Lorraine Parker at 718-671-6403 for more information).

September 19-24 (6 days, 5 nights, Mon.-Fri.).

Historical Savannah, GA and neighboring towns. Price: $489 per person-double occupancy. (5 breakfasts & 3 dinners). We have a few choice seats left. Your deposit, with your name and telephone number, will hold your seats. (Contact - Dolores Shivers at 917-282-0320).

M a r k you r C a len da r ! Nov. 16-18 (3 days, 2 nights, Tues.-Thurs.). AC Hilton Casino.. Price: $200/double and $265/single occupancy. (Contact: Ida Morton at 718379-0377 for more information and deposits).

T H E AT R E C OM M I T T E E : Tues., June 29th – musical play “FELA” at the Eugene O’Neil Theatre. Meet and board van by 4:45 p.m. – near Dreiser Loop Deli. Van will leave 5:00 p.m. sharp!

Sat., July 17th - Spirit of New York Cruise Luncheon, 12:00-2:00 p.m. Meet and board van by 9:45 a.m. – Near Dreiser Loop deli. Van will leave 10:00 a.m. sharp!

NEW! - “Unchain My Heart, the Ray Charles Musical” to play Broadway in the Fall (opening in Nov.-Theatre date to be announced). Price: $89. Sign up now and bring your

deposit/payment ASAP to guarantee your seat.

See members of the Theatre Committee on Thursday afternoons, after 3 p.m. in Room 19 or call (718) 379-0377.

CHECKS OR MONEY ORDERS only WILL BE ACCEPTED FOR ALL CLUB ACTIVITIES. G O O D AND W E L FAR E : Our deepest condolences to Thalia Roach who recently lost her daughter, Carol McCullough. Also, a shout-out to our 2nd Vice President, Mattie Murrell, who had a nasty

fall a week ago and is at home recovering.

The RETIREES supports all of you on the mend and sends you warm and bright wishes for a speedy recovery and subsequent long and healthy lives. You may contact Elinor Gordon at (718) 379-8755 regarding illnesses and bereavements.

Do have a safe fun-filled summer. Good health and good fortune to all!

—C la u d et t e Da vis

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Co-op City Baptist Church Rev. Dr. Sheldon E. Williams and the Co-op City Baptist Church family invite the community to join us tomorrow for worship service at 8:00 a.m. and at 11:00 a.m. Sunday School for adults is held at 9:15 a.m. Sunday School for children is suspended for the summer. The final Wednesday, 1 p.m. Bible class will be held on June 30. The other Wednesday, Bible classes are suspended for the summer and will resume in the fall. Prayer Service is held on Fridays at noon and at 7:30 p.m.

The Co-op City Baptist Church is located at 135 Einstein Loop, Room 50 (lower level). Our telephone number is 718-320-3774. We invite you to worship, study, and pray with us. Visit us on the web at www.coopcitybaptistchurch.org.

If you are unable to attend, you may dial

in to listen on PODCAST. You may call (646) 929-2953 at 12 p.m. to hear the service.

You are invited to join the Co-op City Baptist Church for mid-week worship service on Wednesdays from 12 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. for a mid-week spiritual pickup. Come as you are and spend an hour with the Lord. Available on PODCAST at 646-929-2953 if unable to attend.

Wednesday, June 30 will be the last midweek service until the fall.

Our own, Rev. Dr. Sheldon E. Williams has written a book entitled: “Principle Centered Living: 9 Reasons to Maintain your Values in a Pressure-Filled World.” To get your copy of the book, call the church or order online at www.PrincpleCenteredLiving.com.

Today, Saturday, June 26, from 9:30

a.m. - 3:00 p.m., the church will sponsor a Youth/Young Adult Conference & Workshop. All youth ages 10-18 are invited to attend. There will be four workshops on topics that have been especially chosen to address the needs of today’s youth. The conference is open to all youth in the community. For information, call 646-842-2458 or the church at 718-320-3774.

Tomorrow, Sunday, June 27th at 11:00 a.m., we will celebrate Children’s Day. Our Guest Preacher will be Minister Taj Nesmith, Associate Minister, The Lord’s Church, Bronx, NY. Please come and celebrate with our children on their day.

All are welcome to join us as we “Step Up and Go Green For Jesus.” Come explore with us God’s love for all of his creation and discover our important role as stewards of all He has given us. Join us

as we give glory to God as the Creator and step-up to take care of all His creations. Vacation Bible School will be held June 28 to July 9 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. each evening.

“Feast Delivers,” hosted by the Just For Men Ministry, invites everyone to participate. Make your selection by circling the item(s) on the menu. Add $5 to your total as a service charge and bring your receipt at pick-up time. The deadline for payment is Sunday, July 4 and distribution will be at the church on Saturday, July 10 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Call the church for additional information.

The Co-op City Intergenerational Outreach Center’s Saturday Tutoring Program is suspended for the summer and will resume in the fall.

—H a t t ie L . L u ca s

Faith In God Church & Bible Institute Pastor, President, and Founder, Rev. Dr. Gladys R. Little, and Assistant Pastor, Minister Vernon Little, extend to everyone a healthy, happy, prosperous welcome! Matt. 9:37, 38 says: 37 Then He said to his disciples, “The harvest truly is plentiful, but the laborers are few. 38 “Therefore pray the Lord of the harvest to send laborers into His harvest.”

Let’s go into more of God’s Word. 1st Corinthians 9:19-27 reads: 19 For though I am free from all men, I have made myself a servant to all, that I might win the more.

20 And to the Jews I became as a Jew,

that I might win Jews; to those who are under the law, as under the law, that I might win those who are under the law; 21 To those who are without the law, as without law (not being without law toward God, but under law toward Christ), that I might win those who are without law; 22 To the weak I became as weak, that I might win the weak. I have become all things to all men, that I might by all means save some.

23 Now this I do for the gospel’s sake, that I may be partaker of it with you.

24 Do you not know that those who run

St. Joseph’s Anglican Episcopal Church St. Joseph’s Anglican Episcopal Church is located at 155 Dreiser Loop, Bronx, NY 10475 on the lower level.

Telephone: (718) 320-0844.

Weekly Schedule: Sunday: Service 9 a.m. Sunday School 9 a.m. Wednesday: Bible Study 7 p.m.

Thursday: Choir Rehearsal 7-8 p.m. Friday: Youth Group 4-6:00 p.m. Young Adults 6:30-9 p.m. The Sunday School leads services every fourth Sunday and the Young Adults lead services every fifth Sunday.

Upcoming Events St. Joseph’s Sunday School Breakfast; Saturday, June 26th, 8:00 a.m.

St. Joseph’s Boutique; Open this

in a race all run, but one receives the prize?

Run in such a way that you may obtain it.

25 And everyone who competes for the prize is temperate in all things. Now they do it to obtain a perishable crown, but we for an imperishable crown.

26 Therefore I run thus: not with uncertainty. Thus I fight: not as one who beats the air.

27 But I discipline my body and bring it into subjection, lest, when I have preached to others, I myself should become disqualified.

Invitations: God has spoken already that we are to

Truly Missed...Forever Chris!

Saturday and every other Saturday, 12:00-4:00 p.m.; Boutique is located outside of St. Joseph’s Church The Men’s Club of St. Joseph’s is having a special call meeting on Sunday, July 11th immediately after service for election of officers, all men of the church are hereby invited to attend Save the Date St. Joseph’s Annual Picnic; Saturday, July 31; Pelham Bay Park Dinner sale September 25th I will exalt you, O God my King, and bless your Name for ever and ever (Psalm 145).

—Kevin Wallace

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increase our conventions to twice a year.

The next one will be Sunday, Sept. 19, at 5 p.m. Our speaker will be Min. Marlon Young. Please make plans to attend.

Church doors open today at 3 p.m. for a Sweet Hour of Prayer. Tomorrow morning at 10 a.m., Dr. Little teaches a Sunday School class. Morning Worship is at 11 a.m. Please come out and support these services.

We are located at 171 Dreiser Loop in Section 1. Our phone #’s are (347) 2764925 & (718) 671-3627. Jesus loves you, and so do we.

—M in . Ver n on L it t le

On June 5, 2010 Christopher Peterson passed away. Christopher was a special person whose personality touched all he met. He was a long time resident of Co-op City, Broun Place Townhouses. He was a loving son, good brother and father who loved his son.

He also was a caring and helpful person with charisma. He will truly, deeply be missed by his family, friends and loved ones.

It is befitting to set a time aside once a year for a celebration of his life. For information on the memorial fund and annual event, please go on to FACEBOOK and join the group page Forever Chris. Emails can also be sent to: chris4ever87@aim.com.

May God Bless...

—T he fa mily of C hr istopher Peter son

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Bartow

Einstein

Dreiser Crochet & Knitting

Library

9:00 am Rm. 7

9:30 - 1:00 pm Rm. 49

Stay Well Exercise

Dominoes

10:00 am Rm. 2

Bingo

10:00 am Rm. 45

Walking Club

11:00 am Rm. 31

Around The Lunch Table

11:00 am Rm. 7

Library

Monday, Junne 28

9:30 - 1 pm Rm. 31

Alert & Alive 10:00 am Rm. 31

Dominoes

11:30 am Rm. 49

12:30 pm Rm. 31

Book Club 2 - 4 pm Rm. 25

Freestyle Dancing

Bingo

12:30 - 2 pm Rm. 2

1:00 pm Rm. 49

Afternoon Movie

Internet Cafe

2 - 4 pm Rm. 7

2 - 4 pm Rm. 34

Tuesday, June 29

Current Events

Library, Exercise, Chat session

10:00 am Rm 31

Dominoes

Bingo

10:00 am Rm. 49

10:00 am Rm. 31

Tai Chi

Beg. Self Defense

11:00 am Rm. 45

9:00 am Rm. 31

Bingo

Adv. Self Defense

1:00 pm Rm. 49

10:00 am Rm. 31

Mixed Cultural Dance

Internet Cafe

10:30 am Aud. A

Computer lab 2 - 4 pm Rm. 34

Tuesday Movie w/popcorn

Dominoes 2:30 pm Rm. 25

Word Games

9:30 am – 1:00 pm Rm. 7

Soups, Breads and Desserts

Mon., Orange-pineapple juice, hash brown, June hamburger, lettuce & tomato 28 w/dressing

Pepper steak, chick peas, white rice, cauliflower, carrots & broccoli

Burger bun, apricot halves in juice

Tues., June 29

Apple juice, tilapia fish, fried rice, peas & carrots

Beef burger, baked sweet potato fries, cole slaw

Rye bread, applesauce

Wed., June 30

Pineapple juice, salmon loaf, peas & corn, broccoli florets

Baked chicken, macaroni w/cheese, kale

Whole wheat bread, fresh oranges

Thurs., Iced tea, lemonade, hamburger/hot dog, July 1 potato salad, cole slaw

NO NO N-KO SH E R

Burger bun, hot dog bun, watermelon

Orange juice, lime tarragon turkey, mashed potatoes, peas & corn

Tuna salad, tri-color pasta salad, pickled beets

Whole wheat bread, seedless grapes

Alert & Alive 10:30 am Rm. 7

2 - 4 pm Rm. 7

2 - 4 pm Rm. 25

Non-Kosher

Date:

Fri., July 2

Kosher

All meals served w/margarine and fresh milk *Menu subject to change without notice. We ask that members please

Wednesday, June 30

call their center at least one day in advance to register for lunch:

Bingo10:00 am Rm. 31 Stay Well Exercise

Dominoes

10:00 am Rm. 31

Spelling Bee

Line Dancing

10:00 am in Rm. 49

11:00 am Rm. 31

9:30 am – 1:00 pm Rm. 7

Dominoes

Spanish Practice Class

Garden Club

2:30 pm Rm. 25

10:30 am Computer lab

Tai Chi

Word Games

Bingo

11:00 a.m. Rm. 2

2 - 4 pm Rm. 25

1:00 pm Rm. 49

Art

Blood Pressure 1st/

Internet Cafe

3rd Wed. 9:00 -10:00 Rm. 31

Computer lab 2 - 4 pm Rm. 34

1:00 - 3:30 p.m.

Rm. 7

10:00 am in Rm. 45

9:30 – 1:00 pm Rm. 7

10:00 am in Rm. 31

Thursday, July 1

Library 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Rm. 31

July 4th Stay Well Exercise Outdoor Picnic Spelling Bee Dominoes

Line Dancing

10:00 am Rm. 45

10 am Aud. A

Belly Dancing

10 -11 am Rm. 45

12:30 p.m. Aud. A

“Handi-Flex”

1 p.m. Aud. A 11:00 Senior am Rm. 49 Bartow Center Bingo Drama 1:30 - 4 pm

9:30 – 1:00 pm Rm. 31

Dominoes 2:30 pm Rm. 25

(Located at the Bartow Courtyard) 1:00 pm Rm. 49

Word Games

Internet Cafe

2 - 4 pm Rm. 25

2 - 4 pm Rm. 34

Rm. 7

Blood Pressure 1st & 3rd Thursday 10:00 -11:30 am Rm. 7

“Movie Madness”

Dominoes

9:30 am Rm. 31

10 am Rm. 45

Friday, July 2

Art

Crochet & Knitting 9:00 am Rm. 2

Bingo

10:00 am Rm. 45

10:00 am Rm. 31

Self Defense

Day at the Movies w/popcorn

10:00 am Rm. 45

10:00 am Rm. 7

Spelling Bee

Bingo

11:00 am Rm. 31

Meditative Moments

1:00 pm Rm. 49

11:00 am Rm. 8

Internet Cafe

Current Events

2 - 4 pm Rm. 34

2 - 4 pm Rm. 7

Dominoes 2:30 pm Rm. 31

Word Games 2 - 4 pm Rm. 25

Blood Pressure 2nd & 4th Friday 10:00 -11:30 am Rm. 49

*Schedule subject to changes without notice*

We ask that members please call their center at least one day in advance to register for lunch:

WEEKLY TRIPS 1st Monday: 1st & 3rd Mondays: Every Tuesday: TBD:

Stew Leonard’s Super Wal-Mart Bowling Swimming

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

Upcoming Events/Trips

10:30 am Rm. 7

Library/Exercise/Chat

Bingo

Chat session

Library, Exercise, Chat session,

$5 $12 $10 $3

To register for trips and classes, please call

(718) 320-2066

NOT E : BOWLING WILL BE CANCELLED FOR THE SUMMER. LAST DATE: JUNE 29TH AND WILL RESUME ON SEPTEMBER 7TH. DI SABI L I T Y/SO C I AL I Z AT I O N GR O UP …(for p eop le wit h d isa b ilit ies) The Support and Socialization group is expected to meet Friday, July 2nd from 1 - 2 p.m. at the Bartow Senior Center, located at 2049 Bartow Avenue in Room 25. For more information and to register, please call: John Sullivan (718) 6712090, Ext. 3010. FREE TRANSPORTATION PROVIDED, IF NEEDED. FREE INTERNET CAFÉ EVERYDAY AT THE EINSTEIN SENIOR CENTER, 135 Einstein Loop, FROM 2:00 4:00 P.M. IN ROOM 34. You can explore on the web, check your e-mail, etc. NOTE: THIS IS NOT A COMPUTER CLASS. You need to be able to use the computer on your own.

MONDAY & TUESDAY MOVIES AT DRIESER FROM 2:00 – 4:00 P.M. IN ROOM 7. Popcorn will be served.

Come and join us for a Sewing Class with Raymonde every Wednesday from 9:30-11:30 a.m. at the Dreiser Senior Center in Room 7. For more information, please call (718) 320-1345. Raymonde’s last day will be June 30th. Class will resume on September 7th.

NORDIC LODGE CANCELLED: UNFORTUNATELY, NOT ENOUGH PEOPLE PARTICIPATED FOR COACH BUS. MONEY WILL BE REFUNDED AFTER JULY 15TH. THANK YOU for the members who participated and paid on time.

UP C O M I NG T R I P S/E VE NT S July 4th Picnic - Thursday, July 1st – Come and join us for a wonderful day outdoors by the Bartow courtyard for a

beautiful picnic, games, raffles, music, dancing and much more for just $5 per person.

Lunch includes ice tea/lemonade, hot dogs, hamburgers, corn on the cob, cole slaw, watermelon. Please sign up at your local senior center. If you have any questions, please call the Bartow office at (718) 320-2066.

J E R S E Y G A R DE NS M A L L RESCHEDULED FOR Thursday, July 15-Transportation/boxed lunch only $13.

Pick-up information: Bartow at 8:00 a.m., Dreiser Loop at 8:15 a.m., Einstein Loop at 8:30 a.m. Phone registration will begin immediately at 10 a.m.

Please sign up by calling the Bartow office at (718) 320-2066. Payment can be made at the local senior center.

PAL I SADE S M AL L — RESCHEDULED FOR Monday, July 19th.

Transportation/boxed lunch only $12.

Pick-up information: Bartow at 9:00 a.m., Dreiser Loop at 9:15 a.m., Einstein Loop at 9:30 a.m. Phone registration will begin immediately at 10 a.m.

Please sign up by calling the Bartow office at (718) 320-2066.

SUM M E R C AM P — The Beacon Program at Camp Kaufmann will resume once again this year. The program will start July 20 – August 17, Tuesdays and Thursdays. The cost is $18 for each day.

Effective immediately, registration will begin. To reserve your dates, please call the Bartow office at (718) 320-2066 from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Transportation will be provided. Pickups: Bartow - 8 a.m., Dreiser - 8:15 a.m., Einstein-8:30 a.m. Flyers and registration forms will be available at the senior centers and the Bartow office, 2049 Bartow Ave. or 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

No Co-op City Times? Call 646.479.1041 or 646.261.1761 Saturday: 9 am - 2 pm.

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WEEKLY SCHEDULE BUILDING & TOWNHOUSES Coalition of Affordable Housing “Meeting”: Mon., 6/28; 6:00 pm (Bartow Room 28)

Cooperator’s United“Meeting”: Mon., 6/29; 7:00 pm (Bartow Room 31)

HOBBIES African-American Association, Yoga/Pilates Classes”: Tues., 6/29; & Thurs., 7/1; 6:00 pm (Dreiser Room 2) “Salsa Class” Thurs., 7/1; 6:00 pm (Dreiser Aud. A)

Co-op City Duplicate Bridge Club: Wed., 6/30; 6:00 pm (Dreiser Room 9)

RELIGIOUS Circle of Christ Church: Fri., 7/25; 6:00 pm & Sun., 7/4; 9:00 am Church Service (Bartow Rooms 28 & 31)

Church of the New Vision Bible Study: Sun., 7/4; 9:00 am (Einstein Room 38)

Deeper Life Bible Church: Tues., 6/29; 5:00 pm (Dreiser Room 1) Faith @ Work Christian Church: Thurs., 7/1; 5:30 pm & Sun., 6/27; 8:00 am (Dreiser Room 8)

Iglesia Cristiana Marcos 16:15: Sun., 7/4; 10:00 am (Einstein Room 35) Harvest Restoration Ministries: Sun., 7/4; 10:00 am (Dreiser Room 10)

SENIORS JASA Senior Services “Luncheon”: Mon. - Fri., 6/28 - 7/2; 8:00 am (Bartow Room 31)

SERVICE & CIVIC

AARP Chapter #4997 R E M I NDE R : — NO MEETING IN JUNE, JULY AND AUGUST…“See you in September…”

F YI : Orlando @ 50+/AARP’s National Event & Expo – September 30 - October 2, at the Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, FL… To name a few celebrity speakers: awardwinning actress/comedienne Whoopi Goldberg and CNN personality Larry King take the stage for a one-on-one interview; 3 nights of music featuring Gladys Knight & B.B. King (Sept. 30); Gloria Gaynor and others on Friday & Saturday…visit the Exhibit Hall — a marketplace of great things to see and buy; AARP’s Meet & Greet with old friends and explore the only place where you’ll find the world’s two most amazing parks — Universal Studios & Universal’s Islands of Adventure. For more information, visit AARP.org/events.

To notify Peachtree Chapter of illness or bereavement, contact Frances Wilson, Good & Welfare Coordinator, 718-671-5493.

2010 TOUR COMMITTEE ACTIVITIES: July 20 (Tues.) — Return of the 3-in-1 Day Outing – trip includes lunch at Phillips Seafood Restaurant; a boat ride in Atlantic City Harbor and 6-hour stay at Bally’s Atlantic City Casino — $75 –DEPARTURE INFO to be given shortly… contact Jeanne – 718-379-3742.

August 10 (Tues.) – “All You Can Eat Lobster” HuKeLau (Chicapee, MA); also

includes king crab legs; prime rib; barbeque chicken; summer salads, rolls; along with the famous Polynesian Revue Show; deluxe motor coach transportation - $90/person…Contact Delores, 718-3792176, for payment instructions (because we don’t have a meeting in June).

August 23 (Sun.) – September 4 (Sat.) - Scandinavia and Russia on Royal Caribbean’s Jewel of the Sea – 13 days/12 nights – ports of call include Harwich, England; Copenhagen, Denmark; Stockholm, Sweden; Helsinki, Finland; St. Petersburg, Russia; Tallinn, Estonia; and Gothenburg, Sweden – Documents will be given 30 days prior to departure at the “Meet & Greet” gathering (date & location to be announced).

Contact Jeanne – 718-379-3742.

2011 SAVE THE DATE January 19-29, 2011 — “No-Fly” Cruise Winter Escape; 11 days/10 nights; depart from New York via Deluxe Motor Coach w/overnight stops; arriving in Charleston (SC) to board the ship to Key West (FL); Nassau & Freeport (Bahamas); returning with overnight stops; pricing to be announced; trip insurance optional (recommended); $125 deposit and a registration form due together for each person travelling — BOOK A.S.A.P., limited categories available at the group rate; 2nd payment ($500) due August 1; Final payment due Oct. 1st – contact Jeanne – 718-379-3742.

—Delor es Deb n a m

Weight Watchers Nutrition Program: Tues., 6/29; “Meeting Time” 6:00 pm

Handicapped Adults Association

(Dreiser Room 4)

Baychester Library Events

Today, Saturday, June 26 • 2 p.m. — The Phantom of the Opera (1925) Directed by Rupert Julian. Featuring Lon Chaney, Mary Philbin, Norman Kerry, Arthur Carewe and Gibson Gowland. Lon Chaney portrays the hideously scarred denizen of the catacombs who terrorizes the opera house above and falls in love with a beautiful young soprano. Based on the book entitled “Lefantome de l’opera,” by Gaston Leroux. This film is a great silent horror film.

Kids Games on Wii & Nintendo — Monday, June 28 • 3:30 p.m.

Teens Advisory Group — Tuesday, June 29 • 4:00 p.m. What’s happening in your world? What’s the hottest book, movie or CD right now? What programs does the library need? Let us know and you can earn community service credit for your school. Ages 12 - 18 years old.

Kids Reading Aloud — Wednesday, June 30 • 3:30 p.m.

Chess Club — Thursday, July 1 • 3:30 p.m.

Kids Arts & Crafts — Friday, July 2 • 3 p.m.

Adults Computer Class — Friday, July 2 • 10:30 a.m.

Teens Book Group — Friday, July 2 • 3:00 p.m. Talk about books you’ve read and how the books relate to our lives! • Sneak A Snack (Monday - Friday) 2:15 p.m. — 3:15 p.m. • Bring snack, read magazines, play Sodoku, or do a crossword puzzle exclusively in the library’s Community Room.

The New York Public Library Baychester Branch • 2049 Asch Loop • Bronx, NY 10475 (Fully Wheelchair Accessible) NEW HOURS: Monday & Wednesday, 10-8; Tuesday & Thursday, 10-8 & Friday & Saturday, 10-5 Libros En Español (Books in Spanish) Horario de la biblioteca: Lunes 10-8, Martes 10-8, Miércoles 10-8, Jueves 10-8, Viernes 10-5, Sábado 10-5, Domingo Cerrado

718.379.6700

FREE ADMISSION TO ALL

Our van operates Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays from 9:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. We are requesting that you make your doctors’ appointments in the morning, you must be ready to return before 2:00 p.m. To make reservations for the van, call 718-320-2069.

F L E A M AR KE T: Greeting cards are 2 for 25¢, jewelry, soft covered books 5 for $1, hard covered books are 50¢ each, DVDs are $3 each, there is a nice selection of tapes for $1 each, there are cassettes for 50¢ each. We also have a Pronto motorized wheelchair for sale.

There are wooden canes $5 each. Come into the office and look around. We are located in Dreiser Community Center, Room 13.

Sunday, June 27, is our final meeting of the season. Please try and attend as we will be discussing future events. The meeting is held in Dreiser Community Center, Room 4 at 1:00 p.m.

Members please support the organization by attending meetings. Your input is important to our future.

Hope to see you Sunday, June 27 at —Ar len e R od r iq u ez 1:00 p.m.

Goose Island Senior Citizens Sunday, June 27: There will be no Bingo game.

Wednesday, July 1: There will be Bingo game in Room 39. Admission is $2. Time, 1:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome. Refreshments served.

Tuesday, June 29: Going to Atlantic City Showboat. Price is 30. Rebate is $30 slot card. Pick-up time is 8 a.m. starting from Einstein Center, Asch Loop (back of library) and Dreiser Loop.

Thursday, July 15: Platz Brauhaus.

N.Y. A great time to be had—fun, food and games. Price is $56 (Fifty-six dollars). Pick-up time is 8:30 a.m. at our 3 usual bus stops.

Thursday, November 11— Our End of

rear Party at Seashore Restaurant at $50 (fifty dollars) for members and non-members. You have seven entrees— baked salmon, broiled filet of sole, shrimp scampi, fried shrimp, rosemary chicken, veal cutlet parm., prime of beef.

Also music by Mr. Willard. Party time 12:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. See Ann or Mary for more information or come to 135 Einstein Center, Room 39, Monday – Thursday, 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. or call 718-379-9613.

Everyone at Goose Island Seniors and Einstein Center wishes Ann Schlanger a speedy recovery.

Good health to all.

—Mary Pilla

Call 718.320.3300, ext. 3384 for our affordable rates.

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Reflections

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

Israel will investigate the deadly response of its naval commandos to the premeditated armed resistance aboard the Turkish-baked Mavi Marmara, part of an illegal six-vessel flotilla ostensibly seeking to bring humanitarian supplies to Gaza, but clearly intending to bust the Jewish state’s maritime blockade on the Hamas-controlled Palestinian territory.

What is equally clear is Israel’s swerving commitment in keeping land passageways open for the legitimate delivery of humanitarian supplies to the people of Gaza - who suffer primarily because Hamas doesn’t want them to get too comfortable and lose their hatred for Israel or the West.

The numbers talk loudly. In the past eight months, according to the Israel project, an independent organization dedicated to accurate Middle East reporting, Israel delivered 1 million tons of humanitarian supplies to Gaza, equal to nearly one ton of aid for every man, woman and child in Gaza.

In the first quarter of this year, Israel delivered 94,500 tons of supplies to Gaza: 40,000 tons of wheat (equal to 53

million loaves of bread); 2,760 tons of rice (equal to 69 million servings); 1,987 tons of clothing and footwear (the equivalent weight of 3.6 million pairs of jeans); and 553 tons of milk powder and baby food (equivalent to 3.1 million days of formula for an average 6-month old baby). Last year, Israel shipped 11,000 heads of cattle into Gaza during the Muslim holy days of Ramadan and Eid al-Adha, enough for 8.8 million meals of beef; 3,000 tons of hypochlorite for water purification, rendering 60 billion gallons of purified water; and 4,883 tons of medical equipment, and medicine.

Israel continually reinforces its long term aid to Gaza civilians while limiting Hamas’ bid to import missiles to launch into southern-Israel. Since Israel withdrew from Gaza in 2005, 10,000 rockets and mortars have been fired into Israel.

Israel imposed a naval blockade to curb the flow of such firepower.

While there is no critical needs instability in Gaza, Hamas loaders are preoccupied with undermining, provoking and ultimately destroying Israel instead of seeking peace.

Building 30 Association The Building 30 Association (A & B) is here for you! There is always an advantage to becoming a member of your association. Won’t you please join?

Be sure to read the Building 30 Bulletin Board located in your lobby to learn of future get together events.

At t en t ion : We have an email address.

It is: Building30@hotmail.com.

Join the Crochet Club every Wednesday from 1 to 3 p.m. in our meeting room on the “B” side. Learn how to crochet with Linda. Her students are progressing very nicely. She has patience and teaches you with feeling. Give it a try! It’s a great way to exercise your mind and fingers. Thanks to our teacher Linda Werner.

Our last meeting until the Fall is Wednesday, June 30. Have a safe, happy

and healthy summer!

C om in g E ven t s: We will continue to run our 50/50 raffle at our meetings. Refreshments always follow at the end of the meeting.

Watch the Association Bulletin Board in your lobby for dates and times of events. Get involved and make a difference!! We are looking forward to meeting and greeting you at the meetings.

We had so much fun at Friday evening Game Night on June 4 that we have planned to do it again on Friday, July 9 from 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. so watch our Bulletin Board for information. We would like to do this at least once a month. Read this article for further Game Night updates.

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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 6:00 a.m. until 7:30 a.m.

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

Every evening at 20 minutes before sunset and for one hour thereafter, the synagogue is open for evening prayers and a brief religious message from Rabbi

Solomon Berl.

On Friday evening, Sabbath services begin at 7 p.m., Saturday morning services start at 9:00 a.m. Rabbi Berl delivers his sermon at 10:30 a.m.

The Rabbi's class on the Ethics of Our Fathers begin at sunset every Saturday afternoon. For office hours or any information you may seek, feel free to call (718) 671-2300 and leave your, phone number, and a brief message on the Synagogue's answering machine, and your call will be returned a soon as possible.

Co-op City Jewish Center 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.

Frieda will be in the office Monday and Wednesday from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. if anyone wants to drop off their

donations or dues.

Plans for the High Holy Days are set.

Rabbi Pamela Barmash and Cantor Jerry Schneider will be with us again this year.

With sadness, we regret to inform all that Irving Broome passed away last Saturday.

Irving was a continuous presence at our Saturday services and he will be missed.

For information regarding the Synagogue or questions, please get in touch with Frieda at 718-671-3679.

—Frieda Epstein

Co-op City Jewish Center Sisterhood Monday game days will continue as usual for your pleasure. There is always room for new players, canasta, mahjong, rummy-O, etc. For a $3 donation, you can enjoy company and refreshments.

We are hoping to meet new players and members.

You may call Frieda for any other information at 718-671-3679.

—Frieda Epstein

Men’s Club Traditional Synagogue The Men’s Club will be running an Atlantic City trip to SHOWBOAT CASINO on Monday, August 2. We chose Monday to avoid the home coming shore traffic encounter on most Sunday nights in the summer.

COST: $27 per person with a $30 slot.

Play/use any machine or table. We provide a free snack going, play games, and on the return trip, we show a movie.

For reservations, call: Marty, (718) 671-7809; Gary, (718) 671-8424; Bruce, (718) 320-2234.

Pick-up stops: Einstein Loop, 7:45

a.m.; Asch Loop, 8:00 a.m.; Dreiser Loop, 8:05 a.m.

Everyone is invited to all our functions. We hope you will join us.

On Saturday, June 19, the Men’s Club ran a Father’s Day Kiddush. It was a great success and everyone had plenty to eat and time to spend with their friends. The Kiddush would not have been possible without the help of Esther Waxman, Gary Schwartz, Faye Breitbart, Beverly Davidoff, and Karla Klaus Shalom!

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Church of the New Vision Pastor Anne L. Palmore and the congregation of New Vision Church extend a warm and friendly welcome 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 com-

munity 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.

Prayer Service takes place every Wednesday 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. List of Programs and Events: Adult Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Youth Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Holy Communion is

served the first Sunday of the month.

Youth Sunday takes place the second Sunday of the month. Senior Sunday the fifth Sunday of the month. Single’s Ministry meets every 3rd Tuesday of the month at 6:00 p.m. Midday Bible Study - every Tuesday from noon to 1:00 p.m.

Please join us as the Singles Ministry celebrates their fifth anniversary on Sunday, June 27, during the 11:00 a.m. service.

Our annual graduation dinner will take place on Saturday, June 26 at 4:00 p.m. in Room 49.

Come join New Vision’s Partners in Reading Program every Sunday from 1:40 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Students in grades 1 to 8 enjoy, explore, and improve reading through small groups and reading partners. Parents, we encourage you to bring your children to benefit from this free program, taught by trained professionals.

Church of New Vision is located at 135 Einstein Loop, Room #33, Bronx, NY 10475; Telephone: (718) 671-8746 or (718) 320-0409.

—C a r ole H a q u e

Church of the Savior Rev. Dr. Robert A. Smith, Jr., Pastor; Lady Theresa M. Smith, co-founder; Rev. McMillian, Assistant Pastor, and the Church of the Savior family extend an invitation to every person to worship with us. We are a non-denominational, interracial, inter-cultural, intergenerational fellowship of believers. We care about you, not your W2. We are not church as usual. Come as you are, we leave the judging to God. The Church of the Savior family extends love and affirmation to the Co-op City community; A warm welcome awaits you!! We love you for who you are, not what you have. Please call us at (718) 320-0002 or (917) 734-4058 for more information. Do you want a place that allows you to meet the living God? Do you want to be connected to people who care about you not what you

have on or how much money you make? A special seat and friend awaits you.

Church of the Savior is located at 120 DeKruif Place – street level, (under Building #7 near Dreiser Loop). Take the 26, 28, 30 or QBX1 to Dreiser Loop and DeKruif Pl. Divine Word by our Pastor: “A Work in Progress.”

Scripture reading: Jeremiah 18:1-8.

Sunday Morning Schedule Adult Bible Study – 9:15 a.m.

Divine Worship 10:30 a.m.

Good news! Our children’s Sunday School is ready to teach and nurture your child/children in the word of God. All sessions are during worship service.

Weekly Activity Tune in!!– Each Thursday at 10:00 a.m., Channel 70 Bronxnet. Tune in and

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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.

Be r e a vem en t Su p p or t G r ou p – Monday, 7:00 p.m. Do you need a safe, confidential place where you can share your grief? Have you lost a spouse, mother, father, significant other, child, brother, sister or treasured friend? Are you hurting, feeling no one understands your pain? Members of our group are also grieving a loss and are here for you.

All sessions are confidential. We welcome you to join us. We respect and affirm all persons.

Upcoming Events • Beginning Sun., June 27, Worship

service will begin at 10:00 a.m., Adult Bible Study at 9:00 a.m. Summer hours run through September 5. 10:30 a.m. worship resumes on September 12. See you in church.

• July 10 - Men’s Ministry is sponsoring an all men’s breakfast from 10:00 a.m. - noon. Are you looking for a church that welcomes you? Come and join us for delicious breakfast, positive male bonding and genuine acceptance. COST IS FREE. All men will receive a free t-shirt. Reservations MUST be made by Friday, June 26. Call the church office (718) 320-0002. We look forward to having you with us.

Thought to warm your heart: “Don’t have anything to be thankful for? Check your pulse!”

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

Most Union and Insurance Plans Accepted.

HIP CMO (Montefiore) Health Plan Accepted.

Office Hours: Monday & Tuesday: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Wednesday: 10:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Thursday: 12 - 7 p.m.

Friday: Closed • Saturday: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

We participate in Postal Workers, Mail Handlers, Letter Carriers, Verizon Workers, 1199, GHI, Blue Shield, Empire Plan, Medicare, Travelers, United Health Care and many other union and major medical plans.

*Same Day Appointment Available *

MEDICARE ACCEPTED • HOUSE CALLS BY APPOINTMENT

718-671-6600

Diabetic Patients with Medicare may be eligible for shoes.

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Removal & Re-installation of any types of Blinds Quality work! Lowest Prices in Town!

Repair Closet Doors and much more!

Call Mike at: 718-974-1290

Computer Consultant, Sales & Repair

Revitalizing/Coffee

***NEWS FLASH***

7/10

CO-OP CITY RESIDENTS FREE HOUSE CALL

$50.00 Off W/FLYER ON WINDOWS INSTALLATION THEMEPSEE Provides: House Calls 24/7 Computer Repair: 6/26 All Versions of Windows Available Computer Lessons: Private one on one session available Computer Sales: Laptop, Desktops Call Mike (Bronx) 646.203.3776 Call Lorenzo (NYC) 917.214.6968

BECOME A COURT REPORTER OR CLOSED CAPTIONER

For More Information, Call

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

MA GIC POWER CO FFEE

SUCCESSFUL CAREERS

Family Owned & Operated Since 1954 NYC License # 1233497

718.792.2655

E-Mail: Info@Renotex.com Residential & Commercial • Fully Insured & Certified 6/26 All Major Credit Cards Accepted

Business Opportunity

Career Opportunity

• Stoves • Washers • Dryers • Dishwashers • Vacuum Cleaners • Bags • Hoses • Belts • Refrigerators

Includes FREE DEODORIZER

(718) 829.7970

If The Answer is Yes, For FREE Samples with Presentation

• ALL MAKES & MODELS

ANY 3 ROOMS OF CARPET — $99 3 SEAT SOFA — $90 AREA/FINE RUGS PICK-UP & CLEANED

DAY-EVENING-SATURDAY APPOINTMENTS

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

Contact Carmen Skrine @ 800.985.9053

RENOTEX.COM

FREE PHONE QUOTES FABRIC & LEATHER FURNITURE CLEANED FURNITURE WOOD POLISHING

Improve Your Overall Energy Level?

Increase Your Health and Well-being?

Find a Business Opportunity in a Product that Basically Sells Itself?

L & L APPLIANCE REPAIR

9/25

SPRING CLEANING SPECIAL

FREE VALANCE & INSTALLATION NEW WINDOWS?

6/26

(718) 320-5112

Since 1945

Would You Like to:

EMERGENCY SERVICE

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

Carpet, Furniture & Vinyl Floor Cleaning

6/26

DR. STEVE’S APPLIANCE REPAIR

• • • •

S P OO N E RS D O M E S T IC G E N E R AL S E R VI C E

Call

All Colors • Vertical • Minis Woods • 2 in. Regulars

SERVING THE BRONX SINCE 1939

Call 718.792.2655

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Cleaning Service • Carpet Cleaning • Carpet Removal • Personal Shopper Elder Care ($100 for 4 hrs.) • Painting • Upholstery Cleaning • Floor Re-finishes Call us for a quote and other services we provide.

(718) 798-4259 or sales@abrags.org. THANK YOU!

www.spoonersdomesticagency.com Blinds

Top Cash for your Jazz, Soul, R&B and Gospel albums from 50’s to 70s. Call Howard at 212-873-4016 anytime.

8/14

NYC License # 1233497

SE R VI CE S

A BEE RAG SERVICE, INC.

AC E AP PLI ANC E RE PA IR

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

L&L APPLIANCE REPAIR

For Sale

Stoves • Washers Dryers • Refrigerators Vacuum Cleaners, and more 10% DISCOUNT

•

Cleaning Service

EMERGENCY SERVICE

Oriental cocktail table, kitchen table with 4 chairs, wooden wall unit, lamps, paintings, black leather sofa, statues and utensils. Call 718-671-6917.

6/26

L & L APPLIANCE REPAIR

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•

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10/23

• Potential $70K+ • Job Placement • Employment • Stability • Day or evening classes • Full or Part-time • In High Demand • Flex Hours • Lic. NYS Dept. of Education • Great Rewards!

Classes start soon. Call now for Open House date. New York School of Court Reporting

914.686.3341

www.nyschoolofcourtreporting.com

Submit your articles for clubs

and organizations via email to:

cctimes @ riverbaycorp.com

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CLASSIFIEDS

C o - o p C i t y T i m e s • c c t i m e s@ r i v e r b a y c o r p . c o m

Computer Consultant, Sales & Repair

Locksmith

Slipcovers

Dataway

FAMILY LOCKSMITH

(718) 746-8925

Computers, Inc.

PLASTIC SLIPCOVERS

Licensed and Bonded

TABLE PADS

Networking, Maintenance, Repair

HIGH SECURITY LOCKS

$40 Field Service

20% Off Any Lock Job! Medco • MultiLock • Wilson

CUSHIONS REFILLED • NEW FOAM RUBBER SOFA PLATFORMS 7/31/10 LOW, LOW PRICES

MICROSOFT CERTIFIED PROFESSIONALS

High Quality Labor For a Low Price!

FREE Phone Consultation

Serving Co-op City for over 25 years.

“When you see me, You’ll know me.”

6/26 Call Anytime • Seven Days A Week

Call:

646-326-2676

Visit Us: www.dattaway.com All Major Credit Cards Accepted 7% Off New DELL computer with consultation

ALL STATE DECORATORS

Call Mike at: 718-974-1290

7/24

Window Cleaning

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

Moving Cell:

Access Computer Consultants Service • Repair • Instruction

6/26

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

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

6/26

Home Improvement

R O N ’S

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

RUBBISH REMOVAL

914.

423.

1773

Anything Non-Hazardous

Building Management Companies Welcome to Enquire!

914.423.1773

Upholstery/Blinds

REUPHOLSTERING

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

S T Y LI S H DEC O RAT O RS 3314 White Plains Rd. • Bronx, NY 10467

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BRONX, NY 10475 • 718.320-3380 1.718.320.3300, ext. 3380

CLASSIFIED AD FORM

Rates: $6 for 20 words or less Over 20 words, $6 plus 30¢ for each additional word. $2.40 per line for bold type (3 words max.)

Display Classified: $8.00 per column inch.

Fee is payable in advance. No exceptions. No refunds.

Checks or Money Orders ONLY payable to Co-op City Times must accompany ad. (We will no longer accept cash.)

Deadline is MONDAY at 3 P.M., except when there is a holiday, in which case the deadline is moved up one day or as announced. Classifieds advertising the sale of land, homes, or apartments outside Co-op City or advertising businesses operating within homes in Co-op City cannot be accepted. No blind ads accepted.

PRINT YOUR AD HERE CLEARLY. Attach sheet if needed. Use Pen or Typewriter.

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Residential/Commercial Estate Clean-Outs ✔ Construction ✔ Refrigerators ✔ Stove ✔ Paint Cans ✔ Wood

8/21

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MOVING

Trucking Corp.

24-Hours a day / 7 days a week

1 - 20 3- 4 82 - 63 3 7

PLASTIC NETTINGS

AR E P IG E O N S A B IG P E ST ?

NO FISHING LINES or STRINGS CALL

Ron: 718.671.3697

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To Advertise Classifieds, Call: 718.320.3300 ext. 3380

ADDRESS ________________________________________________________ CITY ________________________STATE________ ZIP __________________ Insert for (#) _________ times. Starting issue date: _____________.

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AUTO DIAGNOSTIC CENTER

NYS DIESEL INSPECTION STATION

THE ONLY ORIGINAL BEAR IN THE BRONX 2180 WEBSTER AVE. (at 182 St.)

NO EXPIRATION ON SALE PRICES! TOWING AVAILABLE! NEW VEHICLE WARRANTY SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE

OIL CHANGE SPECIAL

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$

95

*Tune Up *PCV Valve *Cooling System *Antifreeze & Service *Tire Rotation *Clean & Adjust Brakes

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

159

$

UP to 5 quarts of CASTROL Motor Oil •

Premium Oil Filter • Lubrication • FREE Front

99

(718) 365-5300 MONDAY - FRIDAY: 8 AM - 6 PM SATURDAY: 8 AM - 3 PM

CAR CARE PACKAGE • • • • •

Spark Plug Replacement Oil Change & Filter • 4 Tire Rotation Drain & Fill Radiator w/up to 1 gal. anti-freeze Check Thermostat Complete Vehicle Inspection 6 CYL. ADD $10 • 8 CYL. ADD $20

*Parts Included

$

Most American cars (6 cyl. & 8 cyl. slightly higher)

End & Brake Checks • FREE Tire Rotation

MOST AMERICAN CARS • WITH AD

COMPUTERIZED WHEEL ALIGNMENT

2995

$

Service on Limos & Oversized Vehicles Now Available

Most Cars

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

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$

95

Front or Rear Brakes Most Cars

AXLE

99

COMPUTERIZED SPECIAL ENGINE AIR CONDITIONING “CheckDIAGNOSTIC $ 95 ❆ ❆ SERVICE ❆ ❆ Engine 29 COMPLETE CV AXLE INSTALLED MOST CARS

❆

system check includes up to 1lb of freon with related repairs

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$

95

❆

Most Cars

State of The Art Hi-Speed ELECTRONIC Wheel-Balance IGNITION TUNE-UP

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$

95

Most Cars

Custom and oversize wheels slightly higher

RADIATOR $ 95 29 FLUSH Replace with up to 1 gal.

Anti-freeze • Check Belts, Hoses, Clamps, Thermostat MOST CARS

WE ARE AUTHORIZED GE CAPITAL • PHH • ARI DEALERS.

9

599595

Most Cars

95

$

NYS INSPECTION STATION

2995 $ 99 34 $ 3999 $

4 cyl

6 cyl

8 cyl

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

WE HONOR ALL EXTENDED WARRANTY PLANS.

Lights”

Most U.S. Cars

TRANSMISSION TUNE-UP Includes: Changing Fluid, New Pan Gasket, Clean Screen, Adjust Band if Necessary

$

34

95

Most Cars

FUEL INJECTION CLEANING

DON’T DAMAGE YOUR SENSITIVE INJECTORS, PROTECT THEM FOR:

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$

95

Most Cars

WE DIAGNOSE & REPAIR: • CHECK ENGINE LIGHTS • ELECTRICAL SHORTS. WE NOW SERVICE LARGE VEHICLES: STRETCH LIMOS, TRUCKS, VANS, SPOILERS, FOG LIGHTS, CUSTOM ACCESSORIES, XENON HEADLIGHTS, NEON LIGHTING and CLEAR TAIL LIGHTS.