Co-op City Times 06/28/14

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Vol. 49 No. 26

Riverbay Corporation to host Job Fair on July 1 in preparation for Opening of Mall at Bay Plaza With the opening of the Mall at Bay Plaza scheduled for an August 14th opening to the public, Riverbay Corporation will be holding a Job Fair on July 1 to help unemployed Co-op City residents, as well as those seeking employment closer to home, to take advantage of the estimated 1,800 jobs that will become available.

BY ROZAAN BOONE

The Job Fair, which will take place between 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Dreiser Auditorium, is being sponsored in collaboration with the Office of the Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr., Department of Labor, the Bronx Overall Economic Development Corporation, Dress for Success, the (Continued on page 4)

As workers put the finishing touches on the new Mall at Bay Plaza, including new Macy’s signs visible from the Hutch and I-95, Riverbay will be holding a Job Fair on Tuesday to let residents meet the mall’s merchants and other employers who will have thousands of new job opportunities when the new indoor mall opens next month.

Photo by Bill Stuttig

Co-op City bus route changes take effect tomorrow, June 29th Changes to some local bus routes serving Co-op City that were first explained in a study and report on the community’s bus service needs released in January by the MTA, will take effect tomorrow, June 29th, according to the MTA press office.

Kevin Ortiz, a media specialist from the MTA, in responding to inquires from the Co-op City Times earlier this

BY BILL STUTTIG

Riverbay wins another appeal of water bills against New York City DEP

Saturday, June 28, 2014

month asking the status of the changes which were previously promised to take place by the summer, said all the route changes specifically mentioned in the study’s recommendations will take effect on June 29th.

Four specific changes were mentioned in the report released in January, along with a letter from New York City (Continued on page 2)

Holiday closings and Co-op City Times deadline notice Riverbay offices will be closing early at 4 p.m. on Thursday, July 3rd.

In celebration of Independence Day, all Riverbay offices will be closed on Friday, July 4th.

Because of the holiday-shortened work week, all Co-op City Times deadlines will be strictly enforced. Directors’ viewpoints and weekly articles from building associations, clubs & organizations not received by 5 p.m. on Monday, June 30, will not be considered for publication in the Saturday, July 5th edition of the paper.

Emergency services will be available. For Maintenance, please call (718) 320-3300, and press option “3.” For Public Safety, please call (718) 671-3050.

Have a safe and enjoyable July 4th holiday weekend!

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For the second time in the past four months, Riverbay shareholders have received over $300,000 in refunds from the New York City Water Board for errors the city made in overbilling Co-op City for water charges.

Riverbay will be getting a $320,000 credit in the next few weeks toward future water bills after winning the latest appeal. Earlier this year, the City Department of Environmental Protection was ordered to credit Riverbay for $399,000 in overpayments for past water and sewer charges based on estimated water bills that were shown to be incorrect by Riverbay’s consultant, American Utility Consultants.

American Utility was able to win the appeals of the past water bills by proving that the city grossly overestimated the rate of water usage in Co-op City due to the misreading of meters by New York City. American Utility brought their own sophisticated test equipment

BY JIM ROBERTS

here and used it on the piping to prove to DEP that meter readings by the city were wrong and the subsequent estimated bills were incorrect.

American Utility is also doing the required work to enroll Riverbay in DEP’s Multifamily Conservation Program (MCP), which bills for water on a flat rate, rather than on estimated usage. The consultant is nearing completion of the complex process of applying for the savings program, which could cut Riverbay’s water bills by hundreds of thousands of dollars each year.

In order to qualify for MCP, which is intended for densely populated housing, buildings must first show that they are not wasting water. That is, at least 70% of the toilets must be low flow, and showerheads and faucets must use 2.5 gallons per minute or less, as well as repairing any leaks.

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FIREWORKS: JULY 3rd — GREENWAY 3 Opposite Little League Field - Bring your chairs Youth Vendors at 7:00 p.m. • Fireworks at 9:00 p.m.

Sponsored by the Riverbay Fund.

Amnesty for qualified illegal subletters being granted from July 1 to September 30 People who have been illegally subletting apartments in Co-op City are now being given their chance to stabilize and legitimize their residency, and at the same time, probably lower their housing costs by participating in an amnesty program for Co-op City’s illegal subletters.

Applications for the program are available at the Riverbay Sales Office in the Bartow Community Center beginning this week and amnesty will be granted to illegal subletters who apply and qualify from July 1 to September 30.

BY BILL STUTTIG

Formal approval for the amnesty offer, similar to one offered to sublettters a decade ago which resulted in 41 families qualifying as a legal shareholders in Co-op City, was granted by the New York State Division of Homes and Community Renewal in May in the form of a letter to Riverbay’s managing agent from Assistant DHCR Commissioner Richmond McCurnin.

In granting formal permission to begin procedures to start offering amnesty to interested illegal subletters, Commissioner McCurnin set down certain conditions (Continued on page 4)

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Water

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Water is a major expense each year in Co-op City.

Riverbay Corp. spent more than 9% of its total operating budget in the 2012-13 fiscal year just to pay the water and sewer bills from New York City. Of the total Riverbay operating budget of $205 million, a whopping $18.92 million was for water and sewer costs.

The water bills in Co-op City and throughout New York City just keep climbing higher and higher. The DEP raised water and sewer rates 7% in 2012, following

Route change

Transit Authority President Carmen Bianco to the community’s elected leaders.

The first, and some say most significant change, of the four specific changes to Co-op City’s bus service, outlined in the report and Bianco’s letter, includes a modification of the BX. 23 route, which provides service from Pelham Bay to all of Co-op City’s sections, to operate as one uniformed service pattern throughout the day in both directions. According to the MTA report, “Benefits include reducing customer confusion by streamlining the route to follow a single variant at all times and providing a circulator service that connects all parts of Co-op City and the Pelham Bay Park train station at all times.” This change will increase the MTA’s cost of operating the route by approximately $180,000, the report stated.

The second recommended change is adding a new bus at Asch Loop and Adler Place to serve riders on the Bx. 23, Bx. 26, Bx. 28 and Bx. 30.

According to the report, the benefits of this change will include “reducing walking distances for riders assessing Adler Place residences and Bartow Mall by approximately 650 feet, providing additional travel options for southwest Bellamy Loop, and providing improved access to Asch Loop.” The report also states that in order to provide the new bus stop that will serve four lines, 12 to 15 parking spaces will be lost on Asch Loop. The current Bx. 28 stop on Bartow Avenue in front of the Bartow shopping center will be eliminated and replaced by the Asch Loop and Adler Place stop. This, in turn, will create additional parking spaces on Bartow Avenue, according to the report.

As of press time yesterday, the new bus stops signs had not been installed at Asch Loop and Adler Place. MTA spokesperson Ortiz said at deadline yesterday, “NYCDOT is working to install the bus stops at Adler Place, hopefully by early next week. In the meantime, temporary bus stop signs will be posted at Adler Place and Asch Loop (for both directions) and the buses will be making those stops as well as the other stops in Asch Loop.”

The rerouting of the Bx. 28 in both directions through Asch Loop and Co-op City Blvd. is the third recommended change. According to the report, the benefits of this change include “providing additional travel options for customers travelling between Asch Loop, Section 5, Gun Hill Road and points west.”

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by several years of double-digit percentage increases.

The DEP has been raising rates dramatically over the past eight years to pay for massive construction projects to improve the filtration capacity of the New York City water system, which spreads all the way throughout upstate New York State, where the city’s water comes from.

In the fiscal year 2006/2007, Co-op City’s water and sewer expenses were $7.6 million. In 2010, that

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The fourth recommended change includes adding a new limited stop in both directions on the Q50 on Co-op City Blvd. and Dreiser Loop East.

According to the report, the benefits of this change will include “providing an additional option for existing Q50 customers, as well as customers travelling between Section 5 and Dreiser Loop.”

The report stated that to implement this recommendation, 8 to 10 parking spaces would have to be eliminated. New bus stop signs have already been put in place on Co-op City Blvd. at Dreiser Loop East before the scheduled start of the route adjustment tomorrow.

The report and Bianco’s letter to the MTA also stated: “In addition to the study’s recommendations, routine increases in service and running time adjustments will continue to be made to address ridership trends. As warranted by ridership, additional trips will be scheduled for most routes that serve Co-op City and running times will be adjusted, which will meet growing ridership and reduce customer wait time.

To do this, weekday service adjustments will be implemented on the Bx. 12, Bx. 12 Select Bus Service, Bx. 26, Bx. 28/38, Bx. 29, Bx. 30, and Q 50 in the spring of 2014.”

Ortiz added this week that many of these promised service adjustments have already taken place through an ongoing tweaking of bus running time intervals over the past several months.

The study and the bus service changes coming from the study came after nearly four years of ongoing protests and petitions from thousands of shareholders and community leaders before and after the MTA announced service reductions on the community’s local bus lines as part of a system-wide curtailment of service in 2010 due to claimed budget constraints.

Despite the massive agency’s claims that service reductions were necessary city-wide due to a reduction in the agency’s available monies, residents, leaders and elected officials claimed that Co-op City was unfairly singled out for more than its fair share of cuts.

In 2013, efforts to petition the MTA to restore service to Co-op City were stepped up as other communities were getting services restored and the agency’s finances were improving. The efforts included two massive townhall meetings held in Co-op City, staged in conjunction with the Transport Workers Union, which attracted elected officials and candidates from throughout the city, and a rally outside MTA headquarters in Manhattan in which hundreds of residents participated

expense increased to $15.5 million, and for fiscal year 2010/2011 was $17 million, a 223% increase in just four years. By fiscal year 2012/2013, those costs rose to $18.92 million.

Because the water rates keep going up so much, they are consuming more and more of the annual Riverbay budget. Seven years ago, water took up 6.4% of the budget, while in 2012-13 water accounted for 9.2% of the annual operating costs.

and a handful even received the chance to testify directly before the MTA Board as the rally raged outside.

At the same time last July, Community Board 10, under the name of its chairman John Marano, sent a letter to MTA Chairman Thomas Prendergast requesting that a detailed study of Co-op City’s public transportation needs to be conducted especially in light of the pending (now August) opening of the massive new Mall at Bay Plaza in 2014.

Prendergast, in turn, granted Marano’s request and ordered NYCTA officials to conduct such a study out of which these pending service adjustments were born.

Board 10’s District Manager Ken Kearns said after hearing that the promised changes will take effect on June 29th, “Bronx Community Board 10 is hopeful and excited to learn that the rec-

ommendations of the Co-op City Bus Study will soon go into effect. The Board is confident that this will usher in a new era of service for the residents of Co-op City and looks forward to improved bus transportation for the community.”

But despite the service changes, it seemed apparent that many, if not most, Co-op City residents were not at all happy with just these few changes and let the MTA know that when the MTA came to Co-op City in March to explain the changes directly to residents.

MTA representatives were besieged by complaint after complaint as they attempted to outline what they claimed was service improvements while all the residents who spoke at the hearing, in most cases—bitterly—complained that the changes are not nearly enough to compensate for the services lost in 2010.

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Combing Co-op City

Clothing drive held today in Dreiser

A Clothing Drive will be held today, Saturday, June 28, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m., Dreiser Auditorium C, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. to collect clothing to be donated to those who need them for their job interviews at the July 1st Job Fair to be held in Co-op City. To help make this event a success, Riverbay’s Community Relations Director, Michelle Sajous, is encouraging community residents to donate unused women’s and men’s suits, shirts, slacks, skirts, blouses, shoes, handbags, ties and accessories. Donated items must be clean and ironed.

“Get Suited,” plus resume review and mock interviews will take place on Monday, June 30, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m., Dreiser Auditorium C, and the Job Fair, July 1, 11 a.m.

– 3 p.m. in the Dreiser Auditorium.

For more info., please call the Riverbay Community Relations Dept. at (718) 320-3300, Ext. 3532.

Tunes on Tuesday

The popular Riverbay Fund’s Tunes on Tuesdays returns on Tuesday, July 1, 7-8 p.m. with the talented Tony Lewis & Friends.

This concert will be followed on Tuesday, July 8, by the effervescent and super dynamic Ann Sinclair & Friends when she lights up the stage.

Bring your chairs and join the fun on the Section 1 Greenway. In case of rain, go to Dreiser Auditorium B. Tunes on Tuesdays is sponsored by funds generated from the clothing bins at the parking garages so keep your donations coming!

JASA offers Free SNAP help

Co-op City Senior Services/ JASA is sponsoring free SNAP (Food Stamps) assistance provided by trained Outreach Specialists from the Council of Senior Centers and Services who will discuss eligibility guidelines and provide help completing the application at the Bartow Center, 2049 Bartow Ave., on Fridays, July 11th & 25th, August 8th & 22nd, September 5th & 19th, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

For more info. and to make an appointment, please call AARP’s SNAP Hotline at 1-855-850-2525.

Walk-in’s are also welcomed. For those who cannot make any of the listed dates, you may contact CSCS’s SNAP Outreach Office, 347-815-5930, for alternative times and locations that are more convenient for you; or email snap@cscsny.org.

FRONT PA G E

Summer Fun Day 2014 - A Community United

Section 2’s Summer Fun Day with Buildings 9, 11 (A, B, C), 12, 13 and 14 held their 3rd event on Saturday, June 21.

It was a fun-filled day of food and various games and contests for everyone.

Assemblyman Michael Benedetto paid a visit and said a few words and State Senator Ruth Hassell-Thompson did the Wobble line dance.

A favorite from last year, the youth group, Music with a Message, sponsored

by Renaissance Youth Center was a delight, along with the R&B music proBY LESLIE PETERSON

vided by DJ Val from Building 13. Music with a Message performed everything from Pull Your Pants Up to a Nina Simone classic, Four Women. This group Free t-shirts

Wobble Line dancing

of young adults is always inspirational and their organizer, Bervine Harris, provides words of wisdom encouraging

Assemblyman Benedetto stopped by.

youth to do the right thing and work hard to achieve their dreams. The Truman High School Steppers stood at attention and saluted the flag with Jerome Rice. He is the President of Building 9 and a member of Co-op City’s American Legion Post #1871. Then, the Steppers showed us their moves and Basketball winners. they were awesome.

A free raffle was held and Mrs. helping to bring this event together.

Collins from Building Thanks also to Tiny Wood (Bldg. 10) for 9A was the winner. his donation. Appreciation is extended Name that Tune was a to Riverbay’s Community Relations lot of fun trying to guess Director, Michelle Sajous; Chief Frank songs from one or two Apollo and all the officers of Co-op notes. Congratulations City’s Public Safety; Director of to Jasmin Garrida from Grounds Donovan Plummer, Ray Building 8, winning Cooper, Eddie Diaz, and all the volun1st Place in Name teers who made this day a success.

That Tune and Tracy Last, but not least, immense gratitude Edwards for 2nd after a goes to the sponsors because this day tiebreaker. The track would not have been possible without races for participants their generosity. Summer Fun Day from age 4 and up to Sponsors 2014: Congressman Eliot those 40 and over, were Engel, Assemblyman Michael Benedetto, terrific and organized by Winston Stop and Shop, Peartree Realtors ownDinkins (Building 12) of the Velocity ers of Peartree Mall, Bob’s Discount Track Team. It was great seeing the Furniture, Capital One Bank, People’s youth exercise, then compete in the basUnited Bank, Associated, Mr. Softee,

Co-op City Fire Dept. Engine Co. 66 also participated.

ketball games organized by Jesse Williams (Building 14) of JGC Skills and Drills. Watching the hula hoop contest was a treat. The kids love the watermelon eating contest, so applause to the winners of that event and the winners of the ankle hop. All in all, it was a beautiful day.

Kudos to Building Presidents Jerome Rice (Bldgs. 9A&B), Deborah Henry (Bldgs. 11 A, B, C), Sonja Maxwell (Bldg. 12), Leslie Peterson (Bldg. 13) and Josie Ferguson (Bldg. 14) for their hard work. Special thanks to Gail Sharbaan, Denise Shelley and Sonia Soto who attended meetings each month

Fairway Foods, American Legion Post #1871 and Renaissance Youth Center.

Several city organizations brought special games and giveaways to the event.

Co-op City’s Engine Company 66 from the NYC Fire Department provided hats and coloring books for the youth. The NYC Department of Sanitation, Carl Wilson, was loaded with information and distributed beanie type garbage cans with recycling information. Hats and bags were also distributed with information about what items should be recycled in green bags and disposed of in blue bags. Special thanks to the Department of Parks and Recreation who provided arts and crafts, face painting and games for all to enjoy.

Photos by Gail Sharbaan

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Job Fair

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New York Public Library, Councilman Andy L. King and Assemblyman Michael Benedetto.

The state Department of Labor this week reported that at least 40 businesses from both within and outside of the mall area have been invited to participate in the July 1st Job Fair. So far, attendees can expect to fill out applications with AHRC NYC, Applebee’s, ALDO Shoes, Bally Total Fitness, Bronx Workforce 1 Career Center, Cablevision, Claire’s, F & F, Famous Footwear, GAP, GNC, House of Cupcakes, Jennifer Convertibles/ Ashley Furniture Home Store, Joe’s Crab Shack, Kay Jewelers, Marshall’s New York & Company, Old Navy, Pandora, Perfumania, Popeye’s, Raymour & Flanigan, Sbarro, Sprint, Suite Blanco, ULTA Beauty, Verizon Wireless and Windsor.

In addition to completing paper applications, there will be 10 computer stations where applicants will be able to file their applications electronically.

In preparation for the Job Fair, Riverbay has been partnering with several other organizations, such as the New York Public Library and Dress for Success, to present resume critiquing and goals setting seminars, two of

which have been held during the past 2 weeks at the Baychester Library. Today, Saturday, June 28, a Clothing Drive is being held in the Dreiser Auditorium to collect donated business attire for those who need clothes for their interviews at the Job Fair. Michelle Sajous, Riverbay’s Director of Community Relations, who has been instrumental in organizing these events, asks comm-unity residents to donate their unused women’s and men’s suits, shirts, slacks, skirts, blouses, handbags, ties and accessories.

All donated items should be cleaned, ironed and ready to be worn.

This will be followed on Monday, June 30, by a “Get Suited” event where those preparing for interviews will be able to come and get appropriately suited for the Job Fair. This clothes distribution drive will take place in Auditorium C of the Dreiser Center from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

“Dress for Success will also be in attendance to offer more resume critiquing and to conduct mock interviews,” said Sajous.

Although the official mall opening is scheduled for Thursday, August 14, there will be an advance “Sneak Peek” Macy’s Charity Shopping Day on Saturday, August 9, and $5 passes are currently

for the program in keeping with DHCR regulations.

Commissioner McCurnin wrote: “… as it did ten years ago, DHCR will authorize Co-op City for a time limited period commencing no later than July 1, 2014, not to exceed three months, to publicly solicit present residents of their apartments to become cooperators although such residents may not have obtained such apartment in full compliance of Part 1727.”

Commissioner McCurnin pointed out that the approval is conditioned on a number of requirements and procedures that he specifically outlined in his letter, including the requirements that all families granted amnesty must be income eligible, they must pay present equity requirements, and they must fulfill all eligibility requirements that the housing company ordinarily uses with respect to its automated waiting list applicants.

The letter also orders Riverbay to “further enhance its efforts to assure that residents who hold apartments do so in compliance with the regulatory requirements or are subject to eviction proceedings.” In other words, Riverbay is ordered to, after the amnesty period is over, make every effort to identify and evict all remaining residents that continue to illegally sublet.

In providing a rationale for why HCR is granting permission to Riverbay to offer an amnesty program for illegal subletters, Commissioner McCurnin wrote to management’s Herb Freedman, “As noted by the housing company, the program can protect families who are presently being exploited by cooperators who may themselves no longer live in the apartment and are inappropriately profiteering from governmentally assisted housing.”

The Commissioner continued: “Payment of updated equity to the housing company by these families will enhance the housing company’s financial position. Legitimizing these residents as full members of the cooperative furthers its proper self-governance by creating

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Sublet amnesty

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more voting members who have a real stake in the future of Co-op City who are presently being exploited.”

Commissioner McCurnin then ordered Riverbay to begin working with their assigned DHCR representative and DHCR admissions to begin procedures to implement the program in the appropriate manner, a process which began this month and will continue until the amnesty offer period concludes in September.

Acting on a Management suggestion to resurrect the program, the Riverbay Board of Directors passed a resolution in July of 2013 which gave Management the go-ahead to seek approval from HCR for the amnesty offer and then to proceed accordingly to begin offering Co-op City subletters amnesty.

According to Sheena McNeill, Director of Sales for Riverbay, as the program officially begins, people in Co-op City who have been illegally subletting apartments will have the chance to own the apartment they are currently subletting if they meet the income and family-size requirements for that specific apartment. If they don’t meet the requirements for the apartment they are subletting, the applicant may be placed on a special waiting list for an available apartment that does meet their specific requirements as set

by HCR regulations.

All subletters who enter the amnesty program and qualify to legally purchase the homes they have been subletting will not be subject to the waiting list and can legitimize their residency in a relatively short period of time, while saving money in most cases, McNeill said.

The exact details of the qualifications for the amnesty program are provided on page 9 of the Co-op City Times this week.

After reading the qualifying information, official applications can be filled out at the Riverbay Sales Office.

The names or codes of applicants who qualify for the amnesty program will be printed in the Co-op City Times every

Dress for Success and the New York City Public Library held their second Career Day on Tuesday, June 24, at the Baychester Library in preparation for the July 1st Job Fair to be held in Co-op City’s Dreiser Auditorium. This session was added because of the demand for the service the previous week when scores of potential job seekers jammed into the library to take advantage of professionals critiquing their resumes and discussing goals-setting strategies. Above, a counseling session in progress at the library where a young client met with one of the library’s jobs counselors.

Photo by Alyssa Lumley

available from the Riverbay Fund, as well as from other community organizations.

Sajous added that Macy’s will also provide a shuttle bus to Bay Plaza on Aug. 9 for Co-op City residents and more details will be released as they become available.

To purchase your $5 Macy’s shopping pass which entitles you to significant savings, you may contact Sajous at (718) 320-3300, Ext. 3532. All proceeds will benefit the Riverbay Fund, which, in turn, sponsors community events.

two weeks beginning in July.

The amnesty offer will only be on the table through the end of September at which point Riverbay, under the orders of HCR and also by virtue of its

own will, shall begin an aggressive campaign to evict all illegal subletters from the community, and make those homes available to qualified applicants already on the waiting list.

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Management Report

Vacant lots along Co-op City Blvd. also for residents who look Management Corner Riverbay owns several lots along out their windows over to Co-op City Blvd., across the street from the lot in question. the apartment buildings, that are between In addition, the lot is large Asch Loop and Conner Street. One of enough to also accommothese parcels, which is close to Bellamy date the Riverbay Football Loop, has been open space for many, many years and Team in terms of giving them a place to store their equipover the years, we have stored our old trees, branches ment and also providing enough room for them to pracand leaves at this location, which we have turned into tice and run exercise drills. Unfortunately, the violation mulch and compost in order to beautify the complex put a halt to all of the above as we were directed to not do and save money on the expense of purchasing these anything within the lot until approved by the State of items from a nursery or other outside vendors.

New York’s DEC. According to the representatives from Recently, a cooperator filed a complaint with the the DEC, the violation included a notice to appear at a State of New York’s Department of Environmental hearing before this agency in August unless we are able Control about the bags of leaves that we store at said to resolve the issue, at which time, we may be assessed a location. As a result, an inspector from the DEC came monetary fine as a result of the violation. to the property and issued the housing company a vioOur in-house attorney and our contracted architect lation, stating that the lot falls within the State’s Tidal met with an attorney representing the DEC and they Wetlands area and therefore the use of the property made the argument that we believe that we are exempt must be in compliance with its laws, which would from the Tidal Wetlands laws based upon our elevation include the submission of a plan detailing what we from the river. They were informed that if we could want to use the lot for and how, before anything could produce a map that was circulated prior to 1973, showbe actually done at that location. ing that the elevation is, in fact, greater than those withWe find it odd that we would now be required to in the Tidal Wetlands guidelines, the DEC would file a plan for such activity when the housing company potentially waive the violation we received. It would has used this lot for this purpose for many years withalso potentially mean that we would not be mandated out there being any question from the State. Ironically, to submit plans for the city’s review and approval. At this is one of the areas that Management targeted this the same meeting, the DEC attorney also expressed Spring for thorough clean up and what we want to do interests with the lot just north of the baseball fields, is to place the mulch and the compost in two separate which, in part was earmarked for a community garden, fenced off areas, with the use of decorative vinyl slats to be developed and maintained in conjunction with the in the fencing so as to make the appearance more preCity of New York’s Parks Department. sentable to those who may walk and/or drive by and The good news is that we believe that the map we

Marion Scott Real Estate, Inc.

were able to obtain – that is pre-1973, from the Borough President’s Office which a surveyor hired to represent the housing company – demonstrates that there is a 10 foot elevation which is beyond the Tidal Wetlands area and as a result should result in the violation being waived or removed. We are trying to arrange a meeting with the same DEC attorney in order to bring closure to the issue. We will keep the Board and community informed of our progress in this regard.

Assistant Genera Manager Joe Boiko submitted a letter to the Bronx Commissioner of the Department of Transportation in an effort to circumvent traffic jams that oftentimes take place at the intersection of Bartow Ave. and Asch Loop to install signage that instructs motorists to not block the intersection. We have had numerous days where no one can exit from Asch Loop as there is gridlock of the intersection.

MTA tandem busses also block the intersection along with others who disregard the changing of the lights on Bartow Avenue. It is important to note that this is happening now at different times of the day and the new wing of the Bay Plaza mall has yet to open. We believe that it would be a good idea to paint the intersection and box it out as is done in Manhattan with signage saying "Don't Block the Box" and with the associated fine listed. We will follow up with their office and will ask Councilmember King for his assistance in this matter.

In closing, we’d like to wish shareholders an enjoyable July 4th holiday next Friday. The fireworks display on Greenway 3 (opposite the Little League fields) is a highly anticipated Independence Day treat and we hope you enjoy this year’s show.

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Letters to the Editor

We all must stand up

To the Editor: There are elements of unintentional malice that create indirect destruction.

At one time, when we were all teenagers, we liked to hang out after hours from time to time. We also occasionally liked to be rebellious. But as we matured into adulthood, we understood responsibility and knew the consequences of negative activity. So what happened to those teenagers from 8 to 20 years ago? Some of them are getting

worse at ages 22-40. They don’t seem to understand that their seemingly harmless behavior is inviting outsiders to come into our community to do us harm. These reckless adults are indirectly destroying our quality of life here. Their alcohol/narcotic induced minds tell them that they have the right to act irresponsibly. Our current teenagers have more promise than these misguided adults (that we mistakenly still label as youth). Let’s stop embrac-

ing these people who are destroying our quality of life. Let us take a stand like Junius Williams has done for the past 4 years. We must not only support his efforts but back him up when he fights for us. When we see foolishness and buffoonery camouflaged as happy hour in public, we need to make formal complaints. This is our community and if we don’t stand up for it, then we don’t deserve to have it!!!

—Reverend Kevin Lambright

To the Editor: I recently went to a meeting where our new president was present and told those in attendance that he rejected a buyout just before his tenure was about to begin. It is believed that our management soon to be gone has a lot to hide. Now, with our new leadership, hopefully we will expose the greed that probably is only worse than Gordon Gekko from Wall Street. Audits, paperwork on change orders, whatever could be dug up, hopefully we will see new leadership that will benefit only the people of Co-op City and not the

A new beginning

it is my opinion that the bad offsets the good, and being on the hook for a lousy loan and then having to get another loan that we should have had in the first place, but which was rejected by the go-along Directors is nothing to celebrate. We celebrate paying off a loan, not getting another one, even if it’s a low interest one.

But we could celebrate one thing soon: having new management, new leadership, new direction, more accountability. We all voted and now we wait for the results.

—David Sanquiche

people who don’t have our best interest. We will hopefully get to see those who go against the people of Co-op City with open meetings, including televised meetings, and root out the monopoly on our viewing cable services. Competition will hopefully offer better service and more choices, we, as shareholders, are entitled to.

And even recouping money on bad decisions this management company has made, such as the top soil they signed off on. I believe we should hold them accountable for that. Did Management do good things? Yes, but

Elevator Inspections Schedule

Elevator Category 1 and Category 2 inspections are required by city law. These inspections will be conducted in Co-op City according to the schedule below. Each inspection will take 1½ - 2 hrs. to complete.

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

Category 1 inspections

Tuesday, 7/1 4100 Hutchinson Rvr. P’way, Bldg. 30B 4180 Hutchinson Rvr. P’way, Bldg. 32A

Cars 3&4 Cars 1&2

8:00 a.m.

11:00 a.m.

600 Baychester Avenue, Bld. 16B

Cars 1&2

11:00 a.m.

Wednesday, 7/2 140 Asch Loop, Bldg. 20A

Cars 1&2

NOTICE OF GEESE REPELLENT APPLICATION IN YOUR AREA

8:00 a.m.

Please be advised that application of geese repellent will take place on Tuesday, July 1, 4-7 p.m., in the rear of Buildings 31, 34, 33, 28 and 29, weather permitting.

We use a product called “liquid fence” which was recommended to us by the N.Y.S. Department of Environmental Conservation as it is harmless to humans and animals. This product will not harm the geese in any way; it only makes the grass distasteful forcing the geese to relocate.

While there is no negative health conditions related to this product, our contractor is, however, placing notice 24-hours in advance around the outer perimeters where this product is to be applied. At most, there may be a lingering odor from this product for up to 24 hours. Thank you for understanding.

—RIVERBAY MANAGEMENT

Correction

Riverbay Board First Vice President Daryl Johnson voted in favor of the creation of a search committee for new management.

His name was omitted in the Co-op City Times story in the June 21 issue. The Times regrets the error.

Important Notice to Shareholders of Building 13

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

Building 13

Current Lease Expiration Date

New 3 yr.

Expiration Date

100 Casals Place

Sept. 30, 2014

Sept. 30, 2017

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

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

Anonymous or unsigned letters will not be accepted for publication.

Letters cannot exceed 350 words.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Public Safety Report

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Co-op City Times / June 28, 2014

CCPD urges residents to enjoy a Fourth of July free of illegal fireworks

BY LIEUTENANT PAM APOLLO The Fourth of July is a great time of the year to enjoy the summer and reflect on America’s Independence. The use of illegal fireworks has unfortunately become associated with this holiday. Illegal fireworks present serious risks of injuries resulting in trips to the emergency room. Children are especially at risk for injuries from illegal fireworks.

Fortunately, professional fireworks displays are plentiful this time of year and provide a safe and breathtaking alternative to illegal fireworks. This year, the Riverbay Fund presents fireworks on Thursday July 3, 2014 to be viewed from Greenway 3 located between Buildings 10 and 25 opposite the Little League fields located on Co-op City Boulevard. There will be youth vendors at 7:30 p.m. and the fireworks begin at 9:00 p.m. Bring a chair and join your neighbors for a fun-filled evening.

Residents who live in the area and usually park on Co-op City Boulevard from Bellamy Loop to Peartree Avenue, please be advised that there will be no parking on Thursday, July 3 from 8:00 a.m. until midnight.

Vehicles are subject to being summonsed and towed at the owner’s expense. In addition, Co-op City Boulevard from Bellamy Loop to Peartree Avenue will be closed to all vehicular traffic from 8:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. These restrictions are in place to ensure safety and prevent property damage.

There are numerous fireworks displays throughout the Tri-State area all summer long. These fireworks displays are an excellent alternative to using illegal fireworks.

On Thursday, July 4, at 9:00 p.m. Macy’s presents fireworks from the Brooklyn Bridge with prime viewing locations along the East River from elevated portions of the FDR Drive which will be closed to vehicular traffic on this date. Fireworks are shot 1,000 feet into the sky, also creating excellent viewing areas from locations in Brooklyn, Queens, New Jersey and Staten Island.

This year’s fireworks, Macy’s 38th annual fireworks display, will celebrate the 200th anniversary of “The Star Spangled Banner.” The fireworks will be simulcast on 1010 WINS. The musical score is perfectly timed with the fireworks display. The fireworks will also be televised on NBC, Channel 4 starting at 8:00 p.m. While it is nice to see the fireworks live, in front of your television provides the optimum viewing location with none of the hassle.

New York State is one of five states in which all fireworks are illegal for use by the general public. The other four states are Delaware, Massachusetts, New Jersey and Rhode Island. The number of states completely banning illegal fireworks increases every year as injuries increase. Rhode Island was the last state which added itself to this list because of an indoor fireworks display which resulted in the death of 100 people.

New York City put in effect a Zero Tolerance policy regarding the sale or use of illegal fireworks within the limits of New York City. Here in Co-op City, the Zero Tolerance laws are enforced by both the New York City Police Department, as well as the Co-op City Department of Public Safety. Co-op City residents are also subject to receiving a Community Complaint if they are arrested by any police agency within the geographical confines of Co-op City.

Emergency rooms in the United States see an average of over 9,000 persons per year injured by illegal fireworks. A majority of fireworks-related injuries occur in the time period just before and just after the

4th of July. Injuries to children under the age of 15 represent more than one third of the injuries. Males sustain 75 percent of fireworks related injuries. The most common body part injured by fireworks is the hands, followed by the eyes. Injuries include burns, contusions, lacerations, amputations and blindness.

Fireworks often thought to be safe are one of the leading causes of injuries. Seemingly harmless sparklers, with their over 1,000 degree white hot burning wire are the leading cause of injuries to children under five years of age. Injuries to hands, eyes or feet are the most common. Sparklers have also been known to ignite children’s clothing. Bottle rockets and firecrackers are responsible for a majority of firework injuries because they are commonly used. Every type of consumer firework has been associated with serious injury or death. Quality standards are non-existent on most consumer fireworks which are generally mass produced and imported from China.

Leave fireworks displays to the professionals and enjoy a safe and happy Fourth of July. Nobody wants to spend their holiday weekend seeking the help of an eye doctor or a hand specialist. Enjoy the “OOHS” and “AAHS” of a professional fireworks display and know that you will be safe.

Residents are reminded that barbequing is not permitted on any of the public areas of Co-op City. Strict guidelines set forth by the New York City Fire Department do not permit barbecuing within 10 feet of any residential building. The exception to this is electric barbecue grills for grilling on terraces and patios.

.Propane tanks are strictly prohibited by the New York City Fire Department in any multiple family dwellings. Residents are also reminded that bike riding is not permitted near buildings, in shopping malls or anywhere else signs prohibiting bicycle riding are posted.

The Public Safety Department would like to wish everyone a safe and happy Fourth of July. Remember to stay safe this summer, especially near pools, beaches and other bodies of water. Throughout the summer, we will be featuring articles that focus on the rules that affect the quality of life in the community. Always remember, if you see something, say something. Call 9-1-1 and the Department of Public Safety at (718) 671-3050 or online at www.ccpd.us. Callers may remain anonymous when giving information. The Co-op City Department of Public Safety would like to thank all persons who have called in suspicious activity. It is by your actions that the crime rate remains low and a high quality of life is maintained.

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

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

OPPORTUNITIES AT CO-OP CITY

Tell your friends, relatives and employers about: Contract P649 - Bathtub Reglazing Bids Due: June 30, 2014 at 2 p.m.

CONTRACT SUMMARY

Winning Bidder must provide Insurance No Bonding Required

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

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

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

Part-Time Porters Janitorial Candidate will perform numerous cleaning and restoration duties, such as washing, sweeping, mopping, waxing, buffing and stripping of VCT and terrazzo floors. Responsibilities include cleaning all assigned internal and external areas of the Residential Buildings and/or Shopping Centers. Seasonal duties, including leaf raking, snow removal and power washing of assigned areas, will be required as necessary. If assigned to Community Centers, candidate will be responsible for set-up and breakdown of center rooms for various social functions. Applicant will also need to respond to emergencies (floods, etc.) throughout the Co-op City complex, as well as the completion of other assignments from supervisor(s) as necessary.

Candidate must have knowledge and experience with all janitorial procedures, techniques and machines.

Applicant must possess effective written/oral communication, and good interpersonal skills. Ability to walk for long periods, twist, kneel, push, stoop, lift heavy objects (approx. 100 lbs.) and work in inclement weather.

Selected candidate must successfully complete interview/selection process, as well as pre-employment screening (driver license review, urinalysis, criminal background check, verification of previous employment).

Days and hours will vary.

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

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This New Board and this Management Company Co-op City Times / June 28, 2014

You've seen the recent articles in the City lawyers and push this manNews. But, even before those articles Director’s Viewpoint agement company out of appeared, several people here stated that here in a very short period of they wanted this new Board to work totime." And, just to make sure First Vice President gether for the benefit of this community. that no one could say that However, as you'll see, working together they didn't know where to must include doing what's right. find other management companies, I previously Push Management Out printed in this same newspaper a link that contains In my opinion, the majority of our coopinformation on over 100 management companies. erators voted to push this management comhttp://directory.cooperator.com/Guide/Property pany out of this community. Therefore, I _Management believe that this Board has an obligation to Plus, we can easily get several hi-level employees get rid of management. However, an article to manage this place. So, as you can see, there really in last week's paper stated that the Board shouldn't be that much difficulty to replace this created a committee "to search for a general management company. However, the lackadaisical manager or managing agent." But, from my attitude displayed in that article indicated that the perspective, there were several statements in wishes of this community for "change" might not get that article that didn't reflect the overall will of our coopfulfilled by this new Board. erators. Let's look at some of those statements.

Verizon One statement detailed a process that would take an The National Sales Manager and another technical extended period of time just to get organized, seek guidmanager from Verizon are scheduled to meet with the ance, put together requests for proposals, solicit bids, and Board on Monday, June 30. However, it was revealed interview candidates. Then, Director Bernard Cylich during a conversation with another Director that they're stated: "I'm not sure we will get there before January." supposed to come here to only offer their internet service But, Cylich, the Chair of this committee, wasn't finished. to this community. Nonsense! Look, Verizon has the "Marion Scott will not be restricted in any way from legal right to come into this community and offer their submitting bids. In fact, we will invite him to bid." full FiOS service to us. However, as you can clearly see, How is this possible? something appears to be horribly wrong here. But, I'm Look, Management has been here for 14 years and not going to tolerate this nonsense. Those Verizon repretheir contract has never been bid out by any Board. And sentatives will be questioned in a very thorough manner now, this is what we get? No! This community deserves about everything. Thereafter, I will file a complaint with better treatment than this nonsense. How is it that elected their president and with the appropriate authorities if I Directors that are supposed to be working for this comfind out that something is not right. Bottom line: I will do munity can issue these statements? Plus, we're spending everything legally possible to bring Verizon into this $128,315 every month to keep this management community. company here. And, this is the same management comSolar Energy pany that has amazingly brought this community into Do you know how much attention this community deep debt that totals over $600 million. would receive if we were to install solar panels that could Now, in last week's paper, I printed the applicable regsave millions of dollars here every year? First of all, we're ulations from the NYS Homes & Community Renewal the largest housing cooperative in the world. So, other (HCR) agency for removing a managing agent from this housing developments would surely seek us out for community. Also, I stated, "We can work with our advice, if we were successful in this endeavor. But first, I

Daryl Johnson

Section 2 had its 3rd Summer Fun Day with Buildings 9, 11, 12, 13 and 14 on Saturday, June 21. It was a fun-filled day of food and various games and contests for everyone. Assemblyman Michael Benedetto stopped by and said a few words. He was encouraged by what he saw. State Senator Ruth Hassell-Thompson came by, did the Wobble line dance with us and watched the races.

Kudos to my fellow Building Presidents: Jerome Rice (Bldgs. 9 A, B), Deborah Henry (Bldgs. 11 A, B, C), Sonja Maxwell (Bldg. 12), and Josie Ferguson (Bldg. 14) for their hard work. Special thanks to Gail Sharbaan, Denise Shelley and Sonia Soto who attended meetings each month helping to bring this event together. Appreciation is extended to Riverbay’s Community Relations Director Michelle Sajous, Chief Frank Apollo and all the officers of Co-op City’s Public Safety, Director of Grounds Donovan Plummer, Ray Cooper, Eddie Diaz, and all the volunteers who made this day a success.

Sponsors - We appreciate Congressman Eliot Engel, Assemblyman Michael Benedetto, Stop and Shop, Bob’s Furniture, Rosenshein (Peartree Mall), Fairway, Capital One Bank, People’s Bank, Associated, Mr. Softie, Zodiac Track, JGC Skills and Drills Basketball, Renaissance Youth Center aka Music with a Message, Dept. of Parks, Dept. of Sanitation, Fire Dept., Co-op City Public Safety, 45th Precinct, and Community Board 10 for their support. Thanks also to Tiny Wood (Bldg. 10) for his donation.

Don’t miss the BUS! Section 2 - Fundraiser trip to the Showboat in Atlantic City on August 16. Cost $35 leaving from Carver and Casals at 10 a.m. Payment due by July 12.

You can contact Buildings 9,11,12,13 and 14 for information. Check your lobby bulletin board.

Sands Casino/Amore Winery/Outlet Shopping/ Golden Corral in Bethlehem, Pa. scheduled for November 8. The bus will leave from 100 Casals Place

Building 13 Association

at 7:00 a.m. The cost is $85 with a bonus offered by the casino subject to change. First payment of $45 is due by June 30. The 2nd payment of $40 is due by August 29.

The trip is payable to Bldg. 13 Assoc.

Checks for Building 13 events should be made payable to Building 13 Assoc. Inc. and mailed to: Bldg.

13 Assoc., 100 Casals Place, #32K, Bronx, NY 10475.

want the evidence to be shown to this community on the actual costs of running our Power Plant. Then, we can explore the idea of using solar energy to help us with our current energy needs. Thereafter, if things work out, we'll see if we can get our politicians to perhaps help us with grants and other types of assistance. I'll produce more information on this subject in the near future.

Job Fair Have you seen the progress that has been made on the new mall? What about the new Macy's signs that were installed on the outside of the mall? Look, this mall is almost finished. So, now, we have to make sure that our residents can find employment at the new stores that will be opening soon. And, to help everyone, a job fair will be held in Dreiser on Tuesday, July 1. So, please check out the ad in today's paper and then please try to spread the word about these new jobs. Thanks.

Commercial Tenants I want you to know that I've sent a list to management about all of the problems that you have experienced in running your business. And, I intend to fight to make sure that we resolve every problem that we discussed. You will get good service!

Washing Machines One of the topics in my article for next week will be about our washing machines. I'll let you know what's going on and the possible plans for the future.

Close I hope that all of the interested Directors can see that we can now fix this place, if we work together in an honest manner. Thank you.

Questions or comments? Please send a message to: Daryl Johnson, Riverbay Board Director, c/o Riverbay Corporation, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475.

Or, please send a message to me at darylhjohnson @optonline.net (Please double-check the spelling of this address.) Also, please call me at 718-671-4544 if you don't receive a response from your message. You can also join me on Facebook by typing in: Daryl H. Johnson.

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

Thank you.

All activities are on a first come basis. For information, contact Gail Sharbaan at 718-671-3801 or Leslie Peterson at 718-320-1370, our website: http://www. bldg13assoc.com or e-mail us at building13assoc @yahoo.com.

Thanks for making our team work.

—Leslie Peterson

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Amnesty — End Illegal Sublets Co-op City Times / June 28, 2014

*Ignore this message if you are named on the stock certificate; occupancy agreement; or income affidavit.* We all know there are people in Riverbay who are subletting their apartments. Usually, they pay more than the carrying charges charged for the apartment.

The Board of Directors, working with the state supervisory agency, the Division of Homes & Community Renewal (HCR), has declared an Amnesty for illegal sublets in Co-op City. If you qualify, you can purchase your apartment. You become the OWNER and pay your carrying charges directly to Riverbay Corporation at the same rate as all other cooperators.

Attached is an information sheet which provides answers to many of the questions you need to make a decision. Also attached is an anonymous questionnaire for you to complete. If you prefer, you may call the Riverbay Residential Office and you will be assigned a number to protect your identity so you can remain anonymous.

The amnesty period is July 1 through September 30! After that, we will move as aggressively as possible to eliminate illegal sublets as has been ordered by HCR. Become Legal ~ Become a Part of Riverbay Corporation ~ Save Money!

Amnesty for Sub-Tenants 1. WHAT IS AMNESTY? If you now live in Co-op City, but are not named on the stock, the occupancy agreement (lease) or income affidavit and you qualify for an apartment, you will be treated as a new applicant for your apartment so you can be the named resident.

2. WHAT IF THE APARTMENT WAS MY AUNT’S, MY MOTHER’S OR OTHER RELATIVE AND THEY LEFT ME THE APARTMENT? Were it not for amnesty, you could not be given the apartment by a relative or friend, but you can become legal. Come in, anonymously, and we will work with you to see if you qualify for your apartment.

3. WHAT IF I ALREADY GAVE MONEY TO THE APARTMENT OWNER? Riverbay and our lawyers will provide advice on how to take action against the apartment owner.

4. WHAT IF I DON’T HAVE MONEY FOR A DOWN PAYMENT OR EQUITY? If you qualify, Riverbay and its banks will arrange financing for you to pay the equity.

5. HOW DO I SEE IF I QUALIFY? You may call the Riverbay Residential Sales Office with your questions. When you call, you will be assigned a number (or you can choose your own code name) which you should use going forward as your identification code.

6. WHAT IF I DO NOT QUALIFY FOR MY APARTMENT BECAUSE MY FAMILY IS TOO LARGE OR SMALL? If you do not qualify, you will be placed on a separate waiting list for a home of the appropriate size.

7. WHAT IS THE PERMITTED FAMILY COMPOSITION FOR MY SIZE APARTMENT? Call Residential Sales with questions.

8. WILL MY APARTMENT BE FIXED UP? If the applicant is eligible for the current unit they are in, they will be accepting that unit AS IS. If they are offered a different apartment, it will be restored, same as everyone else on the automated waiting list.

9. DO I HAVE TO PAY EQUITY? Yes, present equity charges are listed in the schedule. If you need a loan or payment terms and you qualify, we may be able to help.

10. WHAT IF I ALREADY PAID SECURITY TO THE PRESENT OWNER? Come on in; if you qualify in all other respects, Riverbay Corporation and our lawyers will work with you to ensure the old owner returns the security paid (remember we have their equity), to you.

You must pay the proper equity charge.

11. WHAT IF I DO NOT HAVE THE IMMEDIATE CASH TO PAY ALL THE EQUITY? If you have reasonable credit which means not in default on loans or credit card, one of our banks will arrange an installment loan or mortgage for you to pay your equity.

12.WHAT IF I HAVE BAD CREDIT? We are sorry, but you cannot be treated differently from anyone coming to Riverbay Corporation. We are looking for good neighbors who pay their rent on time.

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Either straighten out your credit or look for a new place to live. Applicants must have a FICO score of at least 650. A criminal background check is also required for all members of the household 18 and over.

13. WHAT IF I DO NOT QUALIFY? We are sorry, but Riverbay has rules for residents and we are a cooperative. We will help you qualify, if we can, but if there is no way, you will have to move. It is our intent to do everything we can to eliminate illegal sublets at the end of this amnesty.

14. I HAVE A QUESTION YOU HAVE NOT ANSWERED? If you have a question, call Janine Nelson in the Sales Office and ask your question anonymously – no names needed — (718) 320-3300, Ext. 3120.

The first time you call, you will be assigned an identification number to use from then on.

10 Dear cooperators, The community has spoken with their votes and their choice was for a “change” in leadership of this community. I believe that most cooperators are pleased to see that some changes have already occurred for the better. Board President Cleve Taylor wasted no time in eliminating the “no show” employee. Can you imagine – one single “no show” employee making upwards of $100,000 a year? Do you realize that YOU were paying this salary?

Why did the majority Board allow this to continue? Please remember this next year in the 2015 Riverbay Board elections when certain members of the former majority Board Directors ask you for their vote.

Your Board is Working for YOU As you saw from last week’s Co-op City Times, there were FIVE EMERGENCY RESOLUTIONS and all of them passed.

Resolution #14-34 dealt with the ratification of the Collective Bargaining Agreement by and between Riverbay and the Service Employees International Union Local 32BJ for a period of four years.

Resolution #14-35 dealt with the establishment of an Ad-Hoc Committee with at least three Board members to search for a General Manager or Managing agent.

Resolution #14-36 authorized the Riverbay Corporation to rent the former Co-op City Cinema/Bingo Hall space for two years at a rental rate of $100 per year to the Riverbay Fund to be used as a multi-use not-for-profit Youth/Young adult/ Community Center.

Resolution #14-38 dealt with the

Changes are happening Co-op City Times / June 28, 2014

Francine Reva Jones

Director’s Viewpoint Secretary

ratification of the Collective Bargaining Agreement by and between Riverbay and the Office of Professional Employees International Union, Local 153, for a period of five years beginning 2/1/13 and

ending 1/31/18.

Resolution #14-39 authorized the allocation of $400,000 be added to the budget for the fiscal year commencing April, 2015 for two outside employment agencies to screen and recommend qualified candidates to the Audit Committee for the position of Director of Internal Audit.

Since I have been on this Riverbay Board, I have not seen this many Emergency Resolutions at one sitting.

Your new Board is making an attempt to make things “right” as quickly as possible. My neighbor greeted me with a big smile and was happy to see that our new Board majority is attempting to meet with Verizon. It may, or may not, prove to be successful; however, we are trying.

Financial Concerns I have previously written about my financial concerns of the Riverbay Corporation and having to constantly borrow funds in order to stay afloat. Over a period of months, at the several negotiating sessions, the loan amount increased approximately three times before it was finally decided to borrow $621.5M.

When I questioned Management about this, the response was, “We should borrow as much as we can.” That just did not sit right with me.

President Taylor confirmed how poorly we are doing, financially speaking, last week in his President’s Message showing an increase in LOSSES over the past five years. Moving forward, whatever needs to be done to reverse these losses will be done transparently.

My ad for the Team for Change was that “They Want What You Want.”

Therefore, please make every effort to attend any Open Board meetings or Town Hall meetings. You helped make us the majority Board and now we want to help all of the shareholders invested in Co-op City. And, I believe, the answer is NOT to take out another loan.

Stricter Gun Laws At the African-American Association’s general membership meeting on June 14th, the President informed everyone about the shooting that occurred near the Bellamy Loop basketball courts on May 17th and, in order to address the violence in the area, Riverbay Board Director Leah Graham and some of the Section 4 Building Associations, organized a meeting with CCPD, the 45th Precinct and politicians. As a result, there have been more officers and smartcars circulating our community.

In a recent publication regarding this shooting, Chief Frank Apollo commented that there is a need for stricter gun laws.

Shortly thereafter, President Barack Obama commented regarding yet another school shooting, that there must be a “demand” for stricter gun laws. The Association members agreed with their

positions and are taking the initiative to make it happen. If you would like to join this important effort, please contact us at 718-379-5555 and leave your name, telephone number and email address.

The Drammeh Institute Most of the violence in our community and our nation deals with illegal drugs. Last Saturday, the Drammeh Institute showed a screening of Bridges which dealt with the trials and tribulations of a group of men who had recovered from their drug addictions and wanted to tell their stories. In my opinion, the use and addiction to "drugs" is a planned method to assure that people of color will fail to succeed and reach their full potential. It was a good screening and discussion.

Committees Watch for the call to join the following Board Committees: The Building & Grounds Committee; Commercial Leasing Committee; Community Relations/Senior/Handicapped Committee; Cooperator Appeals; Contract Compliance Committee; Construction/Power Plan/Restorations Committee; Garage Committee; IT Committee; Inventory & Purchasing Committee; Sales Committee; Security Committee and the Youth Committee.

Building Association The Building 20 Association members are pleased that our friend and neighbor Terry Luke is home from a long time in the hospital. We wish her continued good health.

I can be reached at: Francine Jones, Board Director, Riverbay Corporation, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475; or 718-671-5957.

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12 Parents, you know your child best and what you can do is talk to your child about what kinds of indoor activities they would like to be available to them. An analysis of outdoor equipment for youth is being conducted. This Director, along with others, is committed to engaging and leading our community in the conversations and initiatives necessary to finally have a state-of-the-art community center for youth and young adults run by us.

If you are a retired or youth worker and would like to volunteer your expertise, please call me right away. If the former head of the yellow school house, a cooperator, would like to share ideas, that would be appreciated.

We envision a youth development approach that will include year-round Greetings to all, June 21st is the official “jump off” of the lazy days of summer or is it? For the next 12 weeks, children will be out of school. This event can be a stressful time for parents, as well as the community. I know how stressful it can be through my own personal experience. I raised two children in New York; and trying to find affordable, and adequate care for my children to spend the summer was costly, and time-consuming. So, as parents, do your

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weekend and evenings programs. Culture enrichment activities and exposure is part of the vision. As adults, we are ultimately accountable for ensuring any program includes cultural literacy.

We need philanthropists and it starts with you, cooperators, and me. Already individuals and leaders of the faith community are calling in to volunteer. There are people who recognize the need and

understand that the neighborhood schools are no longer available in Co-op City like it was 40 plus years ago. The community has changed.

Rejoice with me Our new executive is getting things done. Our President is listening to complaints and service requests. However, he has asked the Board members to refer request to appropriate respective departments. As soon as Committee Chairmanships are announced, cooperators will have another vehicle to channel complaints.

The new leadership team is taking a close look at the financial health of the corporation and will be keeping all shareholders up-to-date. Our finances will be protected and no employee will

be able to collect a salary and not show up to work.

Voting Please stop by the NAACP office to pick up a voter registration form. Please say a prayer for ALL Civil Rights activists who gave their life on behalf of Americans who could not register to vote without intimidation. Just think, it was over 50 years ago that James Chaney, Andrew Goodman and Michael Schwerner lost their lives. Let’s do the right thing, Building Presidents, by setting up in the lobby to offer this valuable opportunity. Also ex-felons can vote.

Save the date: Saturday, October 4 – College, Career & Resource Fair. Please call to volunteer. Evelyn M. Turner – evelyntinez@aol.com – 917-324-1033.

due diligence in finding reasonable and affordable places for your children. Make your summer memorable and safe, so you can enjoy the lazy days of summer.

On a more serious note, it has come to my attention from the residents of Building 20 A, B, and C that cooperators are leaving their clothing unattended either in the washing machines or the dryers. Also, separating their dirty laundry in the carts and leaving their laundry in carts which takes away

from using the carts for their use, and using the tables for chairs. So, the board members are asking shareholders and non-shareholders to practice LAUNDRY ROOM ETIQUETTE which is posted in the laundry room. READ IT. Finally, I’d like to remind cooperators that they still have time to donate clothing for the Clothing Drive on June 28th at Dreiser Community Center from 11-3 p.m. These donations will help men and women to ‘GET SUITED,’ on

June 30th, and the JOB FAIR on July 1st. In closing, I’d like to give a community SHOUT OUT to Kevin Lambright, the President of Building 21; and to Captain Apollo and CCPD for keeping the pressure on. As the President of Building 20, I need to do more in helping you fight and I will. We hope that YOU continue in our efforts in keeping our community safe, so BIG UP TO YOU, KEV. THANKS. —Edwinna Herrera

Evelyn Turner

Director’s Viewpoint

Building 20 Association

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The Association sponsors the following ongoing programs and encourages your participation. Most of them will continue during July: Yoga & Pilates Mat Classes – Tuesdays, 7 p.m., Dreiser Center, Rm. 2. Lose weight, tone and strengthen your muscles with exercises that reduce stress through breathing techniques. Call Meena, 718-671-8364. The Association thanks Meena, and the participants from this group, for their membership and support.

Belly Dancing Classes – Wednesdays, 7 p.m., Dreiser Center, Rm. 2. A fun and healthy way to stay in shape! Call Xonia, 646-301-9438.

Evening Line Dancing Classes – Thursdays, 7-9 p.m., Dreiser Center, Rm. 2. Call Cynthia, 917-9037073. Dance to Soul, Latin, and Gospel music.

Congratulations to Cynthia on her retirement from her daytime employment. Now, watch out Co-op City!

I’m sure we will see this dynamic lady presenting more dancing and fun events to our community.

Music Appreciation/Singing Group – Fridays, 7:30 p.m., Dreiser Center, Rm. 15. Sing along with us to sweet soul oldies, R&B, gospel, and popular classics. Call Keith, 917-561-6211.

African-American Association Education Program – The Institute For Youth holds classes on the 2nd and 4th Mondays, 7:00 p.m. in Dreiser Center, Room 15. Call 718-379-5555.

Summer Day Camp for Children - Register your child today for fun filled days of summer camp. Call 718-379-5555.

Stricter Gun Laws – At the Association general membership meeting on June 14th, the President, Francine Reva Jones, informed everyone about the shooting that occurred near the Bellamy Loop basketball courts on May 17th and, in order to address the violence in the area, Riverbay Board Director Leah Graham and some of the Section 4 Building Associations, organized a meeting with CCPD, the 45th Precinct and politicians. As a result, there have been more officers and smartcars circulating our community.

In a recent publication regarding this shooting, Chief Frank Apollo commented that there is a need for stricter gun laws. Shortly thereafter, President Barack Obama commented regarding yet another school shooting, that there must be a “demand” for stricter gun laws. The Association members agreed with their

positions and are taking the initiative to make it happen. If you would like to join this important effort, please contact us at 718-379-5555; leave your name, telephone number and email address.

General Membership Meeting – The next meeting will be on Saturday, September 13th, 4:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 15. If you are unable to attend, look to our weekly column for upcoming events.

Presently, a single membership is $7.50 and $12.50 for families. This applies to NEW members only. The annual membership dues of $15 for singles and $25 for families will resume in September. You may send a check or money order (DO NOT MAIL CASH) to: African-American Association of Co-op City, P.O. Box 702, Co-op City Station, Bronx, NY 10475. We welcome donations. Phone: 718-379-5555. Like us on Facebook: “CoopcityAfricanamericanassoc.”

We are pleased that Vice President Deborah Nelson is feeling better and expects to join the Executive Board on our annual outing.

If you are taking a vacation, please have a wonderful time and return safely.

—Francine Jones

Committee looks forward to seeing you at this event.

Admission will be free for members and $15 for nonmembers.

The Cultural Committee will be hosting the ‘El Batey’ picnic (members only) at Glen Island on Sunday, July 20th. Please note: Cars must have a permit to enter the grounds. Admission begins at 10:00 a.m.

We have planned another trip to Atlantic City! The

Social Committee has arranged a trip for Saturday, August 23rd. Sign up without delay to ensure your spot for this always popular outing.

Additional information for all of our upcoming club events, as well as details concerning the club, in general, can be found on our website: http://spanamcccc.synthasite.com. You may also contact the club at (718) 379-7017.

—Carmen Rodriguez

Spanish-American Community Club

Please join us at our general membership meetings which take place at 8:00 p.m. on the 2nd Thursday of every month between September and June in our club room, Room 16, of the Dreiser Community Center.

These meetings are open to anyone who may be interested in our organization.

Upcoming events ‘Parents Night’ is set for Saturday, June 28th at 7:00 p.m. in Room #4 of the Dreiser Center. The Sunshine

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Defensive driving course resumes in September The Black Forum defensive driving course will resume in September, in Rm. 1, Dreiser Community Center, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Lower your liability insurance cost by 10% and remove up to 4 points from your driver’s license. Please make your check in the amount of $35, payable to “the Black Forum of Co-op City,” and mail to P.O. Box 563, Bronx, N.Y. 10475 at least 1½ weeks before the class, or you can walk in on the day of the class but you must have $35 in cash to pay for the course. Remember, don’t text and drive.

Black Spectrum Theatre coming The Black Spectrum Theatre will be coming to Co-op City’s Section 5 greenway on Thursday, July 24, 7:15 p.m.

Stay tuned for more details or call (718) 320-8035.

Return to Lobster Fest We will be going to Lobster Fest at the Nordic Lodge, RI and then on to the casino for an exciting day on Saturday, Aug. 16. Cost is $150/person - due by June 30.

No REFUNDS. Make reservations today.

Call (718) 320-0033, (917) 209-5334 or (718) 320-8035. Seats going fast!

Oldies but Goodies Concert & Dance The Black Forum will be sponsoring an Oldies But Goodies concert and dance at the Dreiser Auditorium on Saturday, Sept. 6. Artists and ticket information will be posted soon. Stay tuned.

Notice: All Section 5 food pantry participants All Section 5 residents must pick up their food packages on Wednesdays from

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11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Evangelical Church of Co-op City. You must bring your white cards to pick up your food.

Volunteers needed for Wednesdays and Fridays. For information, please call (718) 320-8035.

Volunteers needed The Black Forum is looking for volunteers to help out 2 days a week at the food pantry from 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.

You choose the days. Training will take place on Thursday only. If you are interested, please call (718) 320-8035.

Emergency Food Program We are open on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m., Room 20 at the Dreiser Community Center. Also, due to budget constraints and shortage of available food, you must live within zip code 10475 to participate in this program. You must also have your card with you and bring two clean plastic shopping bags. In order to receive food, you must present a current photo ID such as a non or driver’s license or any photo ID card with proof of address. You will then be issued a card in order to pick up food in the future.

We Need You - Join Us Today Membership is $5 per year/person.

Call (718) 320-8035 or write to Black Forum, P.O. Box 563, Bronx, NY 10475; email: coopcityblackforum@gmail.com.

Help us keep independent community organizations alive in Co-op City.

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

—Tony Illis

Co-op City Toastmasters Club

Communication is not an option! If you have a fear of speaking in public Co-op City Toastmasters (CCTM) is here for you; we do not take a summer break! Meetings are held the 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month at 7:30 p.m. SHARP and you are invited to visit anytime. Please note we are NOT meeting July 3rd. The next meeting is Thurs., July 10th.

We extend a warm, huge “thank you” to our outgoing officers and committed members. Each was presented with a beautiful certificate. They are President Kelly Maxwell, VP Education Lauretta Jaysura, Treas. Gwendolyn Allen and Sgt. at Arms Sherba Richards; members Dianne & Debra Jones, Selma Newman, Valerie M. Palma, Kathy Blount, Jimmy Britt, Melvin and Grace Pemberton. We thank all our members for their personal

commitment and dedication to CCTM. Congratulations go out to our incoming officers for 2014-2015: Pres. Lauretta Jayura, VPE Kelly Maxwell, VP Membership Kim Robinson, VP PR Kathy Blount, Trea.

Gwendolyn Allen and & Sgt. at Arms Novella Thomas. We look forward to a great year with them at the helm.

Please look for us also at https://twitter.com/cctoastmasters,,htt p://www.meetup.com/Co-op-City Toastmasters-Meet Up; 3824.toastmastersclubs.org.

Remember the next meeting is Thursday, July 10th in the Bartow Community Center in Room 28. We begin our meetings at 7:30 p.m. sharp!

Bring a friend or two and see what our club is all about.

Happy summer to all.

—Lauretta Jaysura

Riverbay Summer employee lottery

Riverbay Corp. this week held the computerized drawing of its annual summer youth lottery where 39 residents received summer employment. The random electronic drawing of the candidates was overseen by the “Lottery Committee.”

The selected candidates will be performing various clerical and landscaping duties with the Riverbay Grounds Department.

Photo by Jim Roberts

“Magic” in Co-op City

Earvin “Magic” Johnson, Chairman and CEO of ASPiRE TV network, visited Cablevision’s Bronx customer contact center on Bartow Avenue in last week in support of the recent launch of ASPiRE and UP networks on Optimum TV. Mr. Johnson was joined by Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. as well as executives from Cablevision, UP, and ASPiRE Networks.

Cooperators United of Co-op City

To all of our neighbors who may be eligible for SCRIE, your building representatives were mailed information on the above. The SCRIE income has increased to $50,000, so check it out.

Also DRIE is on the verge of a $50,000 increase. I urge all of you who are interested in filing that you contact 3-11, or go online nyc.gov/scrie.

Section 2 Summer Fun Day was a terrific event. We were blessed with good weather, fantastic volunteers and neighbors.

We still have tickets for the Section 2 Summer Fun Day/Block Party Fundraiser to Showboat Casino, Atlantic City Saturday, August 16, leaving at 10:00 a.m. from Carver Loop and Casals Place (Tot

Log/Playground). Bus returns/leave Atlantic City at 7:00 p.m. Cost is $35 per person (bonus from casino), reservations and final payment due by July 19. Make your reservations early by contacting Jerome, 917-671-7862; Debbie, 718-379-6312; Sonia, 718379-8305; Gail, 718-671-3801 and theab14c@hotmail.com. If you are paying by check, make payments to Bldg. 13 Association, Inc., 100 Casals Place, 32K, Bronx, NY 10475.

If you need to reach us, call 718379-7841 or MLSAH@aol.com. I would like to thank all of our building/townhouse representatives for your support and help.

Have a great summer.

—Sonja Maxwell

Building 32 Association

Meeting All those who attended our final meeting of the season had a good time; non-stop food, music, and conversation. I wish that more of our cooperators took a moment to read the postings by the elevators, on both the first floor and in the basement, because many cooperators had no idea we were having a luncheon for Building 32 cooperators.

Traffic There will be a rally on July 14, pertaining to the upcoming increased traffic in our community because of the new mall. These issues have not been properly addressed and they need to be, as we don’t need hundreds of cars meandering around our community on a daily basis. Further information will appear in next week’s paper, but in the meantime, these are the names, telephone and fax numbers, as well as e-mails of some of our representatives: Assemblyman Michael Benedetto; E-benedem@assembly.state.ny.us; 177 Dreiser Loop, Room 12, Bronx, NY 10475; 718-320-2220; Fax #: 718320-4753.

Councilman Andy King, 940 E.

Gun Hill Rd., Bronx NY 10469; 718684-5509; Fax #: 718-684-5510.

Hon. Elliot Engel, 177 Dreiser Loop, Room 3, Bronx, NY 10475; 718-320-2314.

Start contacting the above now. Don’t wait until we become prisoners of the mall traffic.

Trip In addition, summer has begun and while days are longer, time seems to fly. Don’t forget to place your reservation to see South Pacific at the Broadway Westchester Theatre. The date is October 22 for a matinee performance of this marvelous show. The price of $80 includes round trip transportation, a full-course luncheon from a varied selection, taxes and gratuities. A check or money order, made out to Building 32 Association, can be sent to Ms. Eleanor Bailey, 418O Hutchinson River Pkwy., Apt. 10A, Bronx 10475 or to Ms. Dolores Rankin, 4160 Hutchinson River Pkwy, Apt, 10E, Bronx NY 10475. For further information, Ms. Bailey can be reached at 718-379-7754; Ms. Rankin at 718-379-0910.

—Lorna Smith

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Broun Place Townhouse Association

Time is passing so fast, don’t you think? Graduations are over and July is upon us. Co-op City is truly at a critical point regarding the upcoming traffic nightmare heading our way. Along with other building associations, we are planning a phone-in/email campaign to our local officials to again, let them know that we are truly in need of a real plan to build better ways for shoppers to exit the new shopping center. It just makes good sense for all to make this investment. Many of us townhouse residents have been here over thirty years and we know Bartow and Baychester Avenues haven’t been worked on since Freedomland. It is time!

Thank you to the Riverbay Board and especially, new members, good luck in gaining the experience and dignity of your predecessors. Here in Co-op City, we are a ”not so mini state” that maintains a small democratic government. It is important that we continue to respect and honor that system.

Broun Place Townhouse Association will relay information and support programs here, put in place to provide better quality of life for our cooperators. Thank you to our Executive Committee members who have helped so much in disseminating information, setting up meetings and attending them. Broun Place Townhouse Association continues to represent and participate in organizations improving our quality of life.

Let’s applaud that we are among the almost 15,372 families living and celebrating 45 years of Co-op City.

Some neighbors have mentioned how tired they are of hearing their phone ring and the caller asking for phone donations and/or support. Well, you don’t have to take these calls! The “Do Not Call” application and site online is available and works. If you need help submitting this form, please let your president know and she will help you.

Please help keep our neighborhood clean and free of litter, recycle your garbage correctly. Thank you to Public Safety for the foot patrol officers. Call Public Safety, 718-379-3050, if you see suspicious behavior.

Use Public Safety to enforce our quality of life rules and regulations. Public Safety wants our assistance, “If You See Something, Say Something.” Keep up with the “goings on” in Co-op City by reading our Co-op City Times. This is our source for actual, day-to-day reports on Co-op City. Starting September, join or renew Broun Place Association membership by placing $12 dues in the mail slot of Apt. 31B, Apt. 10A or Apt. 22A. Broun Place Executive Officers are Reverend Grace Emanuel - Secretary; Ms. Lillian Richardson Treasurer; Mrs. Vivian Burrus - Vice President and Eva Lazaar - President. Ms. Lana Spaulding and Mr. Jesse Seise are our new support team. We send good wishes and prayers to all recovering from surgery, illness or injury and hope for the best outcome possible. If you have a question regarding Broun Place, ask it!

—Eva Lazaar

Eleanor Roosevelt Democratic Club’s scholarship awardees

C ONGRATULATIONS TO OUR GRADUATES! Good luck at Cornell, Felix!

Congratulations to our grandson, Felix A. Cruz, on his high school graduation and lots of luck at Cornell. Your dedication and deep commitment to your studies make us very proud. May God always guide and bless you throughout all your future endeavors.

We love you.

—Papa, Mama, Titi Michelle and Uncle Octie

Very proud of you, Davida!

Congratulations on your graduation from high school, Davida. You have done an excellent job in school and we are so proud of you. Keep up the good work in college as you have done in high school.

We wish you success in your future education. Follow your dreams and don’t give up. Do your best in whatever you do. We know you will be successful. Keep God in your life. We all love you.

—Mom, Grandma and family

Continued success, Malik!

Congratulations to Malik Lewis-Schooler on your high school graduation from KIPP NYC College Prep. Mom, dad, your grandparents, family, and friends all wish you much success as you continue your educational journey this August at Lycoming College, in Williamsport, Pennsylvania.

We love you!

—Mom George T. Clarke, President of the Eleanor Roosevelt Democratic Club, poses with 3 Truman High School 2014 graduates who were each presented $500 scholarships by the club at the Awards Ceremony held on Thursday, June 19.

From left to right: Daniel Brown, Laila Parker and Lillian Barreto.

Building 31 Association’s Scholarship winners!

High school graduates Juliana Osae, A-side, and Ceion Barton, B-side, were recently named the Building 31 Association’s scholarship awardees.

Each received a certificate, flowers and a $500 educational scholarship to be used towards their expenses as they both pursue studies to become pediatricians. In the fall, Juliana will be attending Lehman College, and Ceion, Long Island University. Keep up the great work, ladies!

You make us so proud, Nicole and Victoria Negron!

Nicole (above) graduated from high school with a full instate scholarship to the college of her choice. She will major in Physics.

Victoria (below) graduated from P.S. 153 as class Salutatorian. She will enter middle school in the honors program.

We wish them both continued success. We are proud of their hard work and accomplishments. They have made our jobs as parents a sheer joy.

Love, —Mom and dad

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18 Are you not receiving our Phone Tree alerts?

Is your answering machine receiving a partial message?

Some cooperators have expressed concern that they do not receive alert messages on their answering machines and only hear a partial message to “press 1” when we send out phone alerts. Given these concerns, we have asked our vendor (Everbridge) to research this problem. We had also given phone numbers

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NOTICE—Phone Tree

of cooperators complaining about this issue to Everbridge. What was found is that those experiencing this problem had a very short outgoing announcement under 6 seconds. For answering machines to be able to record Phone Tree messages, whether or not you are home to “press 1,” your outgoing message must be at least 7-10 seconds long.

Therefore, if you are experiencing this problem, we ask that you please rerecord your answering machines outgo-

ing message to one that is at least ten seconds in duration.

Cooperators not receiving alerts via our Phone Tree alert system providing emergency alerts or general notifications, may contact their Cooperator Services Office (CSO) to register for such alerts. A combination of up to 5 phone/cell numbers and/or email addresses or texts per apartment can be sent to a cooperator who registers. This alert system allows us to provide you

with information such as water, heat, and elevator repairs taking place in your building. We also give general reminders, such as safety alerts during storms, and may advise you of important meetings or events taking place within the Co-op City community. To reach your CSO, please dial 718-320-3300 and press option “3,” then follow the prompts for the proper CSO depending on which building you live in.

—Riverbay Management

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American Legion Post 1871

Greetings to all our Post members who are homebound and recovering from various medical operations. We wish you a speedy recovery. Happy birthday to all of our members who will be celebrating their birthday in July.

Our Post is always looking for new members to join, so if are a veteran from any branch of the military, stop by our Post and join.

Bring your DD-214 with you.

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

President Barak Obama has awarded the Medal of Honor to Marine Lance-Cpl. William Carpenter for throwing himself on a grenade to save his fellow Marine while in a firefight in Afghanistan. He suffered the loss of his left eye, left arm and he also suffered major wounds. Lance-

Cpl. Carpenter is the eighth living soldier who has been awarded the highest medal you can receive in combat, the Medal of Honor.

Marines are taught in boot camp to take care of their fellow camp members practicing by jumping on a dummy grenade in boot camp, Semper-fi.

For all of our Post members who will be traveling this summer by car, here are a few tips to save on your gas mileage: if you use your cruise control, set it to 55 mph and you will get better gas mileage, make sure you car has been tuned up before making that long trip; a well running car burns fuel more efficiently. If you have a locking gas cap, keep it locked. If your car is in parking lots and shopping malls, there are people looking to relieve you of some of your gas by siphoning your gas from your car.

Remember, there are NO MEETINGS IN JULY AND

AUGUST. If you happen to see a veteran who is looking to join an American Legion Post, ask him to join ours, Post 1871. Any Post member who is in need of a new cap, shirt, or any Post items, it can be purchased at our Post. We accept checks, money orders, and cash. Remember, look sharp for the next affair that will be coming on the Fall so that you can represent our Post with pride at any American Legions function. I look forward to seeing all the Post members at September’s general meeting, so have a safe long summer, along with your family members.

Q: What do computers eat when they get hungry? A: Chips Q: How many programmers does it take to screw in a light bulb? A: None, that’s a hardware problem.

This all the information by the Post information officer.

—Richard I. Lawson, Jr.

Hello, cooperators in Building 23. Thank you for attending the meeting we had on Thursday, June 20. We discussed old business concerning the shooting that occurred last month on Bellamy/ Benchley Place. Chief Apollo is aware of the situation and our concerns. He is working on making this community a safer place to live. The cooperators noticed the bright lighting around Buildings 23, 24, & 25 and are very satisfied. We hope the area will be safe for all that enter and leave the buildings. There will be a walk-thru in the building by President Ericc Diaz and Asst.

VP Jose Machin. They will be

checking the floors, apts., hallways and common areas for any discrepancies. If you see something, say something.

The executive officers of the building associations of Section 4, community clergy, and elected politicians will meet with Management, Chief Apollo and the 45th Precinct on June 25th to discuss safety initiatives discussed in May. We are coming to the beginning of the summer and the building association would like everyone to have a safe and enjoyable summer. The members agreed to a summer social in July.

Board Director and VP Leah

Graham will contact Assistant General Mgr. Joe Boiko for his availability to join our meeting and provide an update on outstanding building concerns.

There will be a flyer in the building notifying of the meeting date in July.

The association members agreed to a Game Night on Friday, June 27, at 7 p.m. Light refreshments will be available.

Our next official meeting will be in September in which the association will inform you of the day and time in the lobby. Again everyone have a good summer and stay safe.

—Andrea Kennedy

Building 16 Association held its last meeting until September.

We hope everyone will have a happy and healthy summer.

Come September, bring your ideas for what we can do to make your association better. To the sick and shut-in, get well soon.

To the ones with special occasions, you have our sympathy Enjoy your summer .

—Clara Coston

If you would read Luke 15, it will tell you about your worth to God? If someone feels tempted to dwell upon being inferior, lost, or outcast, they should remember that something else goes with that condition—a special and intense care from God and His angels.

The shepherd cared more for the lost sheep than for the remaining ninety-nine. The woman forgot her other coins and searched carefully until she found the lost one.

The father appears to have given more attention to the unreasonable demands of the prodigal son than to his firstborn. Shepherd, woman, and father all show a special consideration for the least successful individual.

When the lost are found, there is great joy on earth and in heaven.

Luke 15 powerfully shows us the love of God for each one of us, regardless of our faults. People, especially hurting people, need to know that someone cares for them, especially in their pain.

The greatest example of our worth in the eyes of God is the Cross. That more than anything should show us just how valuable we are to Him, regardless of whatever weaknesses and faults we have. The Cross tells us that no matter what others think of us, or what our society thinks of us, we are of infinite value to the Creator of the universe. If you were the only sinner, the only one lost on earth, Jesus would have died for you.

Don’t ever think you don’t matter, you’re not important, you’re not valuable—that’s not what God sees.

Message from the Co-op City Seventh-day Adventist Church, 1010 Baychester Avenue (next to Ramada Hotel) 718.320.0518 www.coopcitysdachurch.org Our services are open to the community, come as you are.

Bread Ministry - Please stop by on Saturdays from 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.-get some for yourself or a neighbor who may need food.

Regular Meetings: July 2 - Wednesday Prayer & Praise Meeting: 7:30 p.m. New Study Series, The Great Controversy: Each week, the major issues of the conflict between Christ and Satan are discussed as they have been seen in the history of the Christian church down to our own day--and beyond, based on what the Bible says will yet take place.

July 5 - Saturday Morning Bible Studies: 9:30 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.

Sabbath Celebration/Saturday Worship - 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Food Pantry - Open to community on the first and third Wednesdays of July.

July 9 - Join us (6:15 p.m.-7:30 p.m.) in a ministry dedicated to helping the community understand the needs/world of those with disabilities.

Call 718.320.0518 for more information on any of these ministries.

—Terry Giles

Velocity Track Club Sports

On Saturday, June 21st, Velocity Track Club New York was blessed with a good time at the Co-op City Section 2 Fun Day. There were entertainment, such as steppers, music and a live band. There was a carnival, basketball tournament, watermelon races, face painting and Name that Tune games. There were free hot dogs, juice, water, popcorn and they gave out T-shirts to the first 50 children. Lovely prizes were given to the winners of the games. Plus, the Velocity Track Club organized the 55 meter races for ages 4 to 50. Awards were given out to the top 3 winners in their age group and gender. It was a great event for the community.

Building Presidents of Section 2 and the organizers did a great job.

Building 23 Association

Building 16 Association

Co-op City Seventh Day Adventist Church

Velocity Track Club at the USATF New York Regional Qualifier.

On Sunday, June 22nd, Velocity Track New York competed in the USA Track & Field Junior Olympics Regional qualifier at Icahn Stadium on Randall’s Island. Most of the best track teams belonging to the USATF New York Association were competing. The competition was fierce and medals were hard to win.

However, VTC withstood the challenge and won 23 individual medals, plus most athletes broke their personal record (PR).

The following student athletes who medaled and/or achieved PR were: In the girls 8 & under division: Tiarra Jackson won gold in the 1500 meter race and bronze medal in the 800. In the boys 8 & under division, Matthiaus Love Anderson took 2nd in the shot put. In the boys 9 & 10 years old division, Dontae Lindo medalled & PR in the 400 meter and medalled in 1500 meters. Jordan Ingram medalled & PR in the 1500 meter race and also medalled in the 800 meter race. In the girls 11 &12 years division, Danielle Jackson medalled & PR in the 400 meter race. In the boys 11 &12 years division, Kristian Cadiz Domville took 3rd place in the 100m and medalled in the 200 meters race. Adrian Swift Henry took 2nd in the 80 meter Hurdles and 2nd in the long jump. Kaseam Shand took 3rd in the Javelin Turbo and medalled in the shot put. Daijon James took 1st in the Turbo Javelin, 2nd in the Discus and medalled in the shot put. In the girls 13 & 14 years division, Giovanna Tolbert took 3rd in the 800 meters and medalled & PR in the 1500 meter race. Dominique Jackson took 3rd in the 100 meter race. In the boys age 15 & 16 years division, Darius Gordon took 3rd in the long jump.

Dante Dacosta also medalled in the long jump. In the boys 17 & 18 age division, Tyron Ingram medalled in the long jump. Great job, Velocity!!!

Anyone interested in supporting Velocity Track Club New York, we are a 501(c)3 - Non-for Profit.

Just write the check of any size to Velocity Track Club New York. Your donation is a tax write off and we will send you a receipt. For additional information, please contact Coach Winston Dinkins at 914-441-6196 or email me at WATCLT@AOL.COM. —Winston Dinkins

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Fast and Furious Wow that was pretty fast!! The summer is upon us and it will be gone just as fast. So what do we do? Should we take a break or should we have activities throughout the summer? Let’s discuss it at our next meeting.

We had a very informative meeting at our last gathering. Believe it or not, one of our main topics was whether we

Building 21 Association

would lobby to change the speed of the elevator doors in our buildings. Don’t laugh. That seemed to be a major issue.

Some people were saying that if someone was chasing them they would be doomed because it took too long for the elevator to close. That could be a major security issue, right? Some said that seniors and handicapped shareholders needed more time to catch and board the

elevator. Well what do you think? Do we have more seniors and handicapped people needing to get on and off the elevator? Better yet, when was the last time someone was chasing you onto the elevator? The final consensus after nearly 20 minutes of debate was the elevator speeds are ok the way they are now.

Don’t be discouraged or misjudge us, please. We always discuss many

Building 31 Association

CONGRATULATIONS to all 2014 graduates from our building. We are once again excited with our scholarship selection as in past years, high school graduates Juliana Osae and Ceion Barton. They received our buildings scholarship grant this year having met the qualifications. Both will be attending college this fall and pursuing their goals to become pediatricians. Juliana will be attending Lehman College, Bronx, NY and Ceion will be attending

LIU in Long Island, NY. How proud are we of you both of you and we wish you success through your life’s journey while you are pursuing your goals as they are obtainable with hard work.

We thank everyone who came to support the graduates at our general meeting on Monday, June 16th where they each received their certificate, flowers and a $500 scholarship.

Refreshments served in celebration of these scholarships was enjoyed by all.

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

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

The (ECW) Episcopal Church Women meet immediately after service on the 1st Sunday of each month.

Membership is open to all women of the church and dues are $2 per month.

We look forward to welcoming everyone at 9 a.m. on Sunday, June 29, when we will celebrate The Third Sunday after Pentecost. This will be our first Morning Prayer Service and being the Sunday before the 4th of July, we will pay tribute to Our Nation in celebrating independence.

Our school graduates will also be recognized.

Church Picnic: Please remember our picnic in the park at Pelham Bay

on Saturday, July 26.

Fundraising Event: • The trip to Toronto, Canada, has been sold out. Thanks for your support.

For those on the payment plan, please remember to make your payments.

• Get ready for an 8-day cruise on the Carnival Splendor, leaving out of New York on August 12, 2015: Grand Turk, Half Moon Cay, The Bahamas and Nassau, with fun days at sea. Ocean view cabins start at $1,297 and inside cabins start at $1,217, depending on how many persons per cabin.

Flyers with more information, including a suggested payment plan, are available.

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

For additional information on the above, please call the church at 718-3200844, or visit our website: http://www.st josephsepcbronx.org.

“Happy are the people who know the festal shout!* they walk, O Lord, in the light of your presence.”-- (Psalm 89:15) —M. Chambers

The association is happy to announce that the Vice President seat has been filled, and we also now have a Sergeant-of-Arms. I am very happy, quite a few people have come forward and offered to give their help in the projects we are starting. This is the spirit we need in a building association. Welcome aboard.

On Sat., June 28, we will have Movie Day. Starting at 11 a.m., we will be showing the movie FROZEN, at 1 p.m. we will be showing THE NUT JOB. At 6 p.m., we will show ABOUT LAST NIGHT. This movie is rated R under 17 which requires a parent or adult guardian. Showing at 8 p.m., is the movie LONE SURVIVOR, also R rated. Come on down and enjoy the movies. Refreshments will be served.

On Saturday, July 26, Mr. Tobias will be showing THE LEGO MOVIE at 11 a.m. At 1:00 p.m., RIO. At 6 p.m., THE SINGLE MOMS CLUB. At

8 p.m., 3:00 RISE OF AN EMPIRE. He has a pretty nice collection for you, so please come down and show your support.

Mr. Tobias is also in the process of organizing Game Night for the adults in the building. He suggested Friday night, July 11th at 7 p.m. Games will be provided, but you are welcome to bring your own as well. Contact us with any questions you may have.

As you can see, Mr. Tobias has a pretty nice summer of events lined up for this building. The Section Five Association, a group of all the building presidents in Section #5, will have a fun day on August 23rd on our Greenway. We will be giving away franks, soda, popcorn, ice cream and t-shirts. We will have basketball games, track races, a full day of fun for Section 5. Come down and enjoy.

Get well wishes to the sick and disabled shut-in. Hope you feel better.

—Patricia Bonaparte

St. Joseph’s Episcopal Anglican Church

Building 33 Association

Because of the support this past year, we were able to reach our goal of giving. Your association has always pledged to focus on helping our children with a grant as it takes a village to raise a child. When we ask for the building’s support we are asking on behalf of all children. Paying association membership dues is a very important part of us getting started on this goal and, with other activities during the year, supplements the grant. It is a continuous goal and we ask you to join with us if you have not done so before.

A special thanks to our past recipients who came back and shared how the scholarship helped them and how life in college has broadened their independent thinking to the point of realizing how staying focused is so very important.

The encouragement from them also was particularly impressive hearing how some are seeking their Master’s degree and where they are in their lives now.

How fast did these years go by (smile).

Thanks to the Scholarship Committee

issues that we are passionate about.

What are you passionate about?

Perhaps you can let us know at our next meeting on Tuesday, July 15.

We are neighbors and we are family; we will all win by working, sharing and living together. For further correspondence: 21association@gmail.com or call us at: 347-504-1821.

—Kevin Lambright which was formed in 2006 and awarded the first scholarship in 2007. So far, including 2014, a total of 14 scholarships have been awarded. What a wonderful accomplishment for us! Check the bulletin board for the names of all scholarship winners.

Our committee’s goal is to give motivation and assistance to those desiring a higher education and career goal, and we are doing just that with your help.

Our president, Robert Hedgepeth, reminded us of the Fun Day that Section 5 has organized with all of the building associations which will occur in August.

Please watch our bulletin board for exact date and time. All associations are involved and they are looking for volunteers from every building to help, so contact him if you wish to volunteer.

We will be taking a break in July and August. Your association cabinet wishes you all a happy and healthy summer and we will continue in September when we all return.

—Marilyn McDaniel

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Faith In God Church & Bible Institute

Rev. Dr. Gladys R. Little, Apostle, and Pastor & Evangelist Vernon Little greet everyone in the name of Jesus, that name which is above every name.

We want you to know that you are welcome in this house of the Lord! It is His house by ownership, it is our house by stewardship, and it can be your house by membership; so come on in and join with us. May God bless you in this house!

If you seek wise counsel, you multiply you chances for sound decisions.

Let’s look at scripture to support this.

Proverbs 15:16-23 says: 16 Better is a little with the fear of the Lord, than great treasure with trouble.

17 Better is a dinner of herbs where love is, than a fatted calf with hatred.

18 A wrathful man stirs up strife, but he who is slow to anger allays contention.

19 The way of the lazy man is like a hedge of thorns, but the way of the upright is a highway.

20 A wise son makes a father glad, but a foolish man despises his mother.

21 Folly is joy to him who is destitute of discernment, but a man of understanding walks uprightly.

22 Without counsel, plans go awry, but in the multitude of counselors they are established.

23 A man has joy by the answer of his mouth, and a word spoken in due season, how good it is!

Invitations: Our Sweet Hour of Prayer will be today at 3 p.m. Sunday School is tomorrow at 10 a.m. Our Sunday Morning Worship Service is at 11 a.m.

Every 3rd Sunday following the morning worship, we serve Holy Communion. Please come out and support these services.

If you’re into gospel rap/holy hiphop, go to www.datpiff.com and download music from Vernon Little free of charge. He also has videos on YouTube.

You will be blessed, encouraged, and inspired.

We are located at 171 Dreiser Loop in Section 1. Our phone # is (347) 2764925. Jesus loves you, and so do we.

—Apostle Gladys R. Little

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

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

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

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

Prayer Service takes place every Wednesday evening from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., followed by Bible Teaching from 8:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Be with us to learn the truth from the Word of God. List of Events Toronto & Niagara Falls, Canada: 3-days/2-nights, August 20-22.

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Come join New Vision’s “Partners in Reading Program” every Sunday afternoon from 1:15 p.m. to 2:15 p.m.

Students in Grades 1 through 8 discover the joy of reading while

exploring and improving their literacy levels through small groups and reading partners. Parents, we encourage you to bring your children to benefit from this free program, taught by trained professionals. Registration is ongoing.

You could contact the church at the number listed below.

The Church of the New Vision is located at 115 Einstein Loop, Bronx, NY 10475; Telephone #: (718) 6718746 or (718) 320-0409. Our mailing address is: Church of the New Vision, P.O. Box 753037, Bronx, NY, 10475.

Please visit our website at www.churchofnewvision.com.

—Carole Haque

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Eleanor Roosevelt Democratic Club

The Eleanor Roosevelt Democratic Club would like to thank the membership and the community for their continued support of our activities, programs, and achievements for the first period of the year.

It is because of you that we were able to realize our aims for that period of time. Thank you.

We invite everyone to have a very nice Summer vacation, however, please continue to read our articles during the sum-

mer period for any important announcements or information.

We are especially proud, once again, to have had our Scholarship Awards Ceremony on Thursday, June 19, at our last Monthly Meeting, whereby, 3 Senior graduates from Harry S. Truman High School were awarded scholarships for their outstanding Academic Achievements during their tenure at Truman High School. We applaud these outstanding students and wish them continued success

in their pursuit for higher education.

Congratulations to the graduates: Lillian Barreto (Scholastic Achievement), Daniel Brown (Academic Achievement) and Laila Parker (Teckla Hall Memorial Scholarship). Each student received a $500 scholarship from the club.

The club extends get well wishes to those members who are recovering from injuries, illnesses, surgery, and various medical procedures. We are sending our prayers for your full recovery. Best

wishes are also extended to those members who are home-bound. Please keep the faith and keep in touch with our Good & Welfare Chairperson, Ms. Gertie Brown, at (347) 275-2995 relating to your status. Best wishes are also extended to those members who are celebrating a birthday, anniversary, or special event during the month of June. I thank the membership and the community for your continued support.

—George T. Clarke

The annual bake sale on Saturday, June 21st turned out well. Our association president, Pauline Warren, would like to send out a special thanks to the building presidents in Section Five for their patronage and support; Joyce Wilson, for flyer distribution and steering customers to the sale, Mable Allen

for volunteering as server and cashier and La Verne Floyd for baking and serving. There are plenty of thanks to go around. To all of our neighbors and even people who live beyond Section Five, who took the time to bake, stopped in to buy, or just donated resources, we appreciate your help. It all contributed to a

successful event.

There will be no meetings scheduled for the months of July and August, but there is a Section Five fun day scheduled for August 22. We are looking for volunteers to assist in making this a great event. You can contact Pauline Warren if you would like to participate.

All of you born under the sign of Gemini and Cancer, hope you have a wonderful birthday. To those of you who have been under the weather, get well soon. Everyone have a safe and fun-filled summer. Look for the announcement of the next meeting in September.

—La Verne Floyd

Building 34 Association

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Pentecostal Tabernacle

The Pentecostal Tabernacle, 120 Benchley Place, Bldg. 24, Bronx, N.Y. 10475.

You are invited to attend service every Sunday morning. Sunday School for all age groups begins at 10:30 a.m.

Worship Service starts at 11:45 a.m.

Wednesday morning prayer and fasting service will be held at 11:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m.

Bible study and prayer meeting will also be held every Wednesday evening at 7:30 p.m. Friday: Youth service will be held at 7:30 p.m.

The annual prayer breakfast will be held this Saturday morning, June 28, at 177 Dreiser Loop Community Center.

Time: 9 a.m. Tickets will be available at the door. Adults: $20.

Focus Thought: God made mankind in His image with dominion

over all His creation. Mankind lost this dominion through the fall, but regains it through Jesus Christ.

Psalm 8:3 -9 (3) When I consider thy heavens, the work of thy fingers, the moon and the stars, which thou hast ordained; (4) What is man, that thou art mindful of him? And the son of man, that thou visits him?

(5) For thou hast made him a little lower than the angels, and hast crowned him with glory and honor.

(6) Thou madest him to have dominion over the works of thy hands; thou hast put all things under his feet: (7) All sheep and oxen, yea, and the beasts of the field; (8): The fowl of the air, and the fish of the sea, and whatsoever passeth through the paths of the seas.

(9) O Lord our Lord, how excellent is thy name in all the earth!

Dominion over Spirits Before the fall, it was God’s plan that mankind have dominion not only in the physical realm, but also in the spiritual realm. God placed two special trees in the Garden of Eden, giving mankind a choice. One tree symbolized eternal life and the other tree symbolized carnal knowledge of good and evil.

If they ate of the first tree, they would live; if they ate of the second tree, they would die. As long as Adam and Eve chose life, they had communion with God and dominion over the forces of evil. However, when they chose to disobey God’s command and partake of the forbidden fruit, these forces of evil captured and dominated their lives.

Ever since Jesus’ birth, death, and res-

urrection, mankind again has the ability to choose the road he will follow. With the help of the Holy Spirit, God’s people can claim dominion over the forces of evil in the spiritual world. When Jesus was on Earth, there was a constant spiritual battle occurring in His ministry. Evil spirits constantly confronted Jesus, and He often cast them out. Satan does not give up easily.

However, we can be an overcomer of all evil forces if we strive to live above sin and be obedient to God’s word.

In conclusion, since Christ crucifixion at Calvary and the outpouring of His Spirit on the Day of Pentecost, we can claim dominion over all spiritual principalities and powers.

For further information, call Rev. R. Sibblies, 646-345-6707 or 917-834-5877.

—Rev. R. Sibblies

New church location beginning June 29: 120 DeKruif Place (street level).

Praise and worship begins at 9:30 a.m.

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

Weekly Worship Experiences: 6:00 p.m., Wednesday Prayer Service (Summer Recess) 6:30 p.m., Wednesday Bible Study (Summer Recess) Sunday Morning Worship, 9:30 a.m.

Children’s Church, 9:00 a.m., 2nd through 4th Sundays.

Church Motto: “We are ChristCentered, Family-Focused with Power and Authority.”

Church Mission: To empower, educate and motivate men, women, boys and girls to reach their full potential and live abundant lives through preaching and teaching the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

Come worship with us—where we honor tradition but are not bound by it!

June Prayer Walk TODAY at 3 p.m.

We are meeting in front of Building 10 (Deb’s Place). Please wear orange in

honor of Gun Violence Awareness Month.

Join us as we enter into our new Church Sanctuary, June 29th at 9:30 a.m. As with each Sunday, we will be in high praise mode for the blessing of the new space for worship and service.

Beginning July 7, the church will be open 7 days a week for prayer, community service and worship. Details to follow as to the schedule. We’re excited to be able to serve more people by being available daily. To God be the glory!!

Macy’s Charity Shopping Day, August 9: Faith @ Work is honored to be selected to participate in the new Bay Plaza Macy’s Charity Shopping Day! You can purchase a $5 shopping pass from any member of the church to support the good work we do within the community. Call (718) 644-0951 for additional information.

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

—Pastor Deborah Jenkins

Faith @ Work Christian Church

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Co-op City Baptist Church

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

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

Mid-week worship service and Wednesday Bible study classes and Prayer service is suspended for the summer. Friday evening Prayer Service is also suspended for the summer and will resume on September 12.

The Vacation Bible School invites adults and chil-

dren to join “The Jesus Connection” beginning Monday, June 30 through Friday, July 11 each evening at 6:00 p.m. Please come out and join the fun.

SUMMER LITURGICAL PERFORMING ARTS CAMP Beginning July 7 to August 22, the church will have a summer Liturgical Performing Arts intensive day program for ages 6 – 17. This program will include daily Bible study, prayer, and writing, African drumming, theatre, poetry literature, gospel music, field trips and games. Private voice lessons and piano will also be provided. The Director will be Bro. Alfred Gallman who has over the past 35 years answered the need for dance, music, and theater training in the New York, New Jersey and

Pennsylvania tri-state area. Registration will be held every Monday, Tuesday and Thursday beginning June 2 at 3 to 5 p.m. and 6 to 7 p.m. at 135 Einstein Loop, Room 51 (lower level). The Liturgical Performing Arts Intensive program will end with a performance that will showcase their program experience. For additional information, call Rev. Williams at 718-320-3774.

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

—Hattie L. Lucas

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

Schedule: Sunday Worship-Spanish, 9:30 a.m.; English Worship, 1:15 p.m.; Sunday School, 11:30 a.m. for men, women and children. Separate classes for each. Monday, 9:30-11:30 a.m. - prayer with

Brother Steve. Wed. Prayer, 7-8:30 p.m. Office hours: Tues./Thurs., 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Visit our Goodwill Ministry at 163 Dreiser for a free coat and other items. www.rosarioministries.com. For credit restoration services, call 718-320-3873.

We keep in prayer Diana Padilla, may she recuperate and be healed. God bless you.

“Christianity today is man-centered, not Godcentered. God is made to wait patiently, even respectfully, on the whims of men. The image of God currently popular is that of a distracted Father, struggling in heartbroken desperation to get people to accept a Saviour of whom they feel no need and

in whom they have very little interest. To persuade these self-sufficient souls to respond to His generous offers, God will do almost anything, even using salesmanship methods and talking down to them in the chummiest way imaginable. This view of things is, of course, a kind of religious romanticism which, while it often uses flattering and sometimes embarrassing terms in praise of God, manages nevertheless to make man the star of the show.” ~ A.W. Tozer, Man, The Dwelling Place of God. We pray for houses of worship to be God centered and respect the holiness of God. —Bishop Nancy Rosario

“A man’s heart plans his way, but the LORD directs his steps.” Proverbs 16:9 Spiritual Food for Thought: Go ahead and make your plans, but hold them loosely. Be willing to allow God to make the necessary adjustments in your thoughts and desires to keep you in the perfect movement of His Spirit. The LORD will direct your steps, but you must first yield completely to HIS will. Do not allow stubbornness to get your own way to prevail.

Are you looking for a new church home or a place where you can praise God openly and freely? Do you seek a church home where you can exercise your Godgiven gifts and talents? Then, Greater Love is the place for you!

Greater Love is a teaching, preaching, tithing, faith and Bible way ministry. We believe that anyone can be saved according to our foundational Scripture, Romans 10:9, “For if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.” Our vision is to change hearts, change minds and change lives by teaching you how the Word of God will transform you by the renewal of your mind; one step and one day at a time. We believe that when you change your attitude, you can change your altitude!

Weekly Schedule: Sunday Bible Study: 3:00 p.m. (sharp) to 3:45 p.m.

Sunday Praise & Worship: 3:45 p.m.

Holy Communion – First Sunday Tuesday Evening Prayer: 7:00 p.m.

Training for Service - A Survey of the Bible: Thursday evenings, 7:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m.

Family Nite: Next date, July 11th at 7:00 p.m.

PLEASE JOIN US: Tomorrow: Sunday, June 29th at 4:00 p.m. for the Women’s Fellowship Praise & Worship Service.

Theme: Women of Destiny. Speaker: Sis. Louise Shultz – Pres. Hospitality Board, will give her “First Talk.” Presiding: Sis. Carolyn-Welch Esquelin We will celebrate Year “1” in our new church home Guest Preacher: TBA Sunday, July 20th at 4 p.m.

Come out and fellowship with us!

Greater Love is located at 900 Co-op City Blvd.

(Bldg. 2A), on the ground level, Bronx, N.Y. 10475; main entrance - red buzzer. Doors open at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday. Free parking is available in Garage #1 on Darrow Place. Church phone: 347-920-5607.

Food Pantry: A reminder that we continue to welcome donations of canned goods and non-perishable items. Please bring items to the church.

Christian Book Drive: Please donate your unused or surplus Bibles, Christian books, Bible

dictionaries/encyclopedias & inspirational books to the church library.

Prayer Requests: Allow us to pray for you; the sick, the shut in, the bereaved and any other condition or circumstance. Submit your requests via email to glcubc@optonline.net, stop in to complete a prayer card, or simply leave a message on the church phone and a Prayer Warrior will call you.

Peace & Blessings!

—Pastor Carol Landrum

Church of God’s Children

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

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

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

Extension of Prayer and Worship Service – Every first, second and third Fridays at 7:00 p.m.

NOTE: Summer Church Schedule (Dress-Down Summer Attire, July 13 – September 7,) Worhsip Service begins at 10:00 a.m.* *Sunday, July 6th - Worship service (with dress-down attire) begins at 9:00 a.m.

OTHER SCHEDULED EVENTS: Sunday, July 6, 12:00 p.m. – 6:00 – Enjoy a fun-filled afternoon at OUR ANNUAL FAMILY AND FRIENDS’ DAY COOKOUT – Glen Island Park, New Rochelle, NY. Donation: $15/adults; $5/children. For tickets, call (718) 862-9172.

Saturday, October 18th, 9:00 p.m. 2:00 a.m. – Enjoy a great evening of entertainment at the South Carolina Committee’s Annual Dance in Dreiser Auditorium, Co-op City.

Music by DJ Jimmy Pressley. Ticket: $25 in advance (no tickets sold at door) available by calling (718) 3798514; (718) 671-5493, (718) 6710231.

Congratulations to all our children who have been promoted this school year. Special salutation to our graduates: From high school – Anthony Harris, Shemar Harris, Stacy McFadden and Shaheeda Putnam.

From middle school – Janel Johnson.

From elementary school – Tyron Brown.

God bless you always. May you all

have a wonderful summer and a bright and shining future. LOL – Live Out Love!

“Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud, it is not rude, it is not selfseeking, it is not easily angered. It keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil, but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Love never fails.” (1 Corinthians 13:4-8a) The doors of Community Protestant Church are open to all to worship and fellowship with Christian believers of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

You are cordially invited to come in, join in and receive your blessing.

—Evan Mitchell

Come & Visit Us – We welcome you to God’s House – Your House – One Family in Christ. We are a congregation with spirit-filled worship, offering a variety of opportunities for spiritual growth, fellowship and service to God and our community. We are a multi-ethnic, multi-cultural and bilingual congregation and all are welcome.

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

Sunday Services – The first Sunday of the month is a bilingual service with communion at 10 a.m. All other Sunday services are as follows: English Service at 9 a.m. and the Spanish Service at 11:30 a.m. There are Bible studies in English and Spanish at 10:30 a.m. We

also have a children’s service during the English service. Sunday School For Children: Every Sunday at 9:15 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Classes are for 3 yrs. – 12 yrs. The curriculum being used will be The Super Book.

Prayer Night (English) & Prayer Morning (Spanish): The Lord said, “Whenever two or more are gathered in my name I am in the midst of them.”

Matthew 18:20. We will be having a prayer night on Tuesday evenings at 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in the church building. Come and bring your prayer needs so we can pray together. Also on Thursday mornings at 10:30 a.m., there is prayer till 11:15 a.m. in Spanish.

Family Night: Friday night family night is back. Come and have an enjoy-

able time for the whole family. Starts at 7:30 p.m. every Friday. Bible Study will be in Spanish or English, whichever you prefer.

Crescendo Christian Music School: Learn piano, guitar, percussion, flute, voice and theory. Contact Maestro Frank Colon at (917) 753-3644. The school will be open from Monday – Friday, 2 p.m. – 8 p.m. Private and group lessons are available. Earlier lessons can be arranged. All ages are welcome.

Registration is free and rates are affordable.

CPR Course: On Saturday, July 12th, there will be a CPR class for anyone who would like to get a certification in CPR. The class will start at 9 a.m. and end at 11 a.m. If you are inter-

ested, please make sure you are there ontime.

Two-day trip Lancaster, Pa. to see Joy to the World: November 21 & 22.

Also included is shopping at Rockville Square Mall & Bird in Hand Farmers Market, Nat’l. Christmas Center + dinner, breakfast, hotel & transportation. If you are interested, please call Barbara at (347) 603-7473, if there is no answer, leave a message. Cost is $240 per person double occupancy, triple occupancy is $232/person, single occupancy is $297 & children 12 or under is $169 and must have 2 adults in the same room.

Seats are going fast so get your reservations & deposits/payments in quickly.

Remember, this is first come, first serve.

—Rev. Dr. Milca C. Plaud

The Circle of the Christ family extends a warm welcome to you and your family and invites you to come and worship with us at 147 Dreiser Loop, patio level (located in the Dreiser Community Center).

Thought for this week: What God is?

God is everything we need him to be. If people reject Jesus and reject who God has revealed himself to be, then what is left are false gods, gods that people create with their own imagination, or no god at all.

Those who believe are blessed; the best thing in life is to give Jesus your heart, to believe that he and only he, is the truth and the life.

God is a merciful God. Deuteronomy 4:13 God is a faithful. Deuteronomy 7:3 God is your refuge. Deuteronomy 33:27 God is your helper. Psalm 54:4 God is the strength of your heart.

Psalm 68:20 We want to remind you that we are

collecting non-perishable items and supplies in order to provide and support families in need of food. We also are providing counseling and referral services for families in the community. If you need or know someone in need, please call 347-945-1992. Please leave a message and we will gladly call you back Come and join us at the Circle of Christ Church and experience the love of God. Church Service Schedule Weekdays – 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., Prayer

and Bible study Fridays – 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., Youth Night and Children’s Bible Club Sunday - 11 a.m., Worship and the Word Children’s church - 5 years old to 12 years old Little Lambs – potty trained Special Event Every first Sunday of the month, the service is bilingual.

ALL ARE WELCOME. —Rev. Sam Colon

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

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Bartow

Wed., July 2

Tues., July 1

Mon., Jun 30

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

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

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

Einstein Library 9:30 a.m. – 1 p.m., Rm. 49 Dominoes 10 a.m., Rm. 45 Line Dancing 10 – 11 a.m., Rm. 45 Around The Lunch Table 11:30 a.m., Rm. 49 Walking and Exercise w/Ms.Gaskill 2–4 p.m.

Word Games 9:30 – 11:30 a.m., Rm. 31 Current Events 10 a.m., Rm. 31 Bingo 1-3:30 p.m., Rm. 31 Card Games 2-4 p.m., Rm. 31 Dominoes 2:30 p.m., Rm. 31 Srs. Walking Group (on vacation ‘til Sept.)

Dominoes 10 a.m., Rm. 49

Blood Pressure 1st & 3rd Wed

Dominoes

9 -10 am, Rm. 31 Word Games Rm. 31 9:30am - 11:30pm

Tai Chi 11 a.m., Rm. 45 Bingo 1 p.m., Rm. 49 Matinee Movie w/George 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Rm. 45

10 am, Rm. 45

Thurs., July 3

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

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

Spelling Bee

10 -11 am, Rm. 31

Spanish Practice Class

Sewing w/Raymonde (on vacation July & Aug.) Tai Chi

Line Dancing w/Voncile

10:30 am, Computer Lab

11 am-12 pm, Rm. 2

10 am, Rm. 49

Stay Well Exercise 11 am-12 pm, Rm. 31

Mind Teasers

1 – 3:30pm, Rm. 31

Arthritis Exercise Class w/Damian

Card Games

11 am – 12 pm

Bingo 2 -4 pm, Rm. 31

12 pm – 1 pm, Rm. 4

Art Class 1 pm -3 pm, Rm. 7

Dominoes

Bingo

YOGA w/Bhadra

2:30 pm, Rm. 31

1 pm, Rm. 49

2 pm-3 pm, Rm. 2

Dominoes 10 a.m., Rm. 45

Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session 9:3010:30 a.m., Rm. 7 Blood Pressure 1st & 3rd Thursday 10-11:30 a.m., Rm. 8 Line Dancing w/Ellie 10–11 a.m., Aud. A Piano Sing Along 11 a.m.–12 p.m., Rm. 7 Mind Teasers 12-1 p.m., Rm. 4 Drama Club 1:30–4 p.m., Rm. 7

Library 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Rm. 31 Word Games 9:3011:30 a.m., Rm. 31 Chat Session 9:30 a.m.

-1 p.m., Rm. 31 Bingo 1-3:30 p.m., Rm. 31 Card Games 2-4 p.m., Rm. 31 Dominoes 2:30 p.m., Rm. 31 Social Dance Club Music

by Cecilia Tenconi -

Every 2nd Thursday, 12:30-2 p.m., Rm. 31

Fri., July 4

Dreiser

JASA CLOSED FOR INDEPENDENCE DAY

Stay Well Exercise 10-11 a.m., Rm. 45 Spelling Bee 11 a.m., Rm. 49 Po-ke-no 1-2 p.m., Rm. 49 Bingo 1 p.m., Rm. 49

JASA CLOSED FOR INDEPENDENCE DAY

JASA CLOSED FOR INDEPENDENCE DAY

(Schedule subject to change without notice)

Fee for lunch is $2.00 & $3.50 for guest

*Menu subject to change without notice. Lunch must be ordered a week in advance.

ALL meals served w/margarine and fresh milk

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

For information, please call: (718) 320-2066

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

Date:

Kosher

Non-Kosher

Soups, Breads and Desserts

Arroz con pollo (rice w/chicken) Creamed spinach

Whole wheat bread Fresh fruit

Apple juice

Mon., Beef & turkey meatloaf w/mushroom & gravy Jun Green beans w/tomato 30 Mashed sweet potatoes

Alt: egg salad Orange juice, Chicken Tues, w/sweet & sour sauce Salmon burger Mauzone toasted barley Coleslaw July & onion, Braised red Potato salad 1 cabbage w/apples Alt: Chicken salad Orange pineapple juice Braised beef tips Italian or Swedish Wed., meatballs, Whole wheat Baked sweet potato July spaghetti, Winter blend Broccoli w/toasted 2 vegetables garlic Alt: Chicken salad Apple juice spare ribs Thurs., Breaded Tilapia fish filet BabyPork carrots w/parsley Brown rice w/mushJuly Steamed corn rooms, Steamed carrots 3 on the cob Alt: Turkey salad

Fri., July 4

Hamburger bun, plain Whole wheat bread Fresh fruit

Whole wheat bread Healthy wildberry & applesauce

Whole wheat bread Fresh fruit

Fourth of July!

Fourth of July!

Fourth of July!

JASA CLOSED

JASA CLOSED

JASA CLOSED

Upcoming Events/Trips

There will be no refunds for all trips. All trips include roundtrip transportation! Call the Bartow Office to register unless otherwise noted (718320-2066).

The Big Apple Senior Walking Group - Every Friday, 10:30 a.m. meets at 177 Dreiser Loop, Room 7.

JASA will be closed on Friday, July 4th for Independence Day. Free SNAP (Food Stamp) Application Assistance – Fridays, July 11th & 25th, August 8th & 22nd, September 5th & 19th at the Co-op City Senior Services Office, 2049 Bartow Avenue – 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. First come, first served! Please bring documents that verify your identity, address, income & expenses (rent, medical, etc.) For more info.: 718-320-2066.

On July 24th & August 14th, the Bartow Senior Center will be serving lunch in Room 28 at 2049 Bartow Ave. What is Homecare & What Should I Expect? Tuesday, July 8, 11:00 a.m., 135 Einstein Loop, Room 49; Tuesday, July 15, 11:00 a.m., 2049 Bartow Ave., Rm. 31; Friday, August 22, 1:00 p.m., 177 Dreiser Loop, Rm. 4.

Tanger Outlet – Monday, June 30th - $18. Pick-ups: Dreiser Loop, 9 a.m.; Bartow, 9:15 a.m. & Einstein Loop, 9:30 a.m. (40 seat bus).

Shoprite – Tuesday, July 1st - $3 (2 hrs.) Pick-ups: Bartow, 10:30 a.m.; Einstein, 10:45 a.m. & Dreiser, 11 a.m.

(Time change for this trip only).

Empire Casino – Monday, July 14th, $5. Pick-ups: Bartow, 10 a.m.; Einstein, 10:15 a.m. & Dreiser, 10:30

a.m.

Wal-Mart – Friday, July 18th. $15.

Pick-ups: Bartow, 8:30 a.m.; Einstein, 8:45 a.m. & Dreiser, 9 a.m.

9-1-1 Museum and Memorial – Monday, July 21st. $18. Tour time: 10 a.m. Pick-ups: Bartow, 8:15 a.m.; Einstein, 8:30 a.m. and Dreiser, 8:45 a.m. (only 8 seats available).

Fairway – Wednesday, July 23rd. $3. (2 hrs.). Pick-ups: Bartow, 10:30 a.m.; Einstein Loop, 10:45 a.m. & Dreiser Loop, 11 a.m. (Time change for this trip only).

Palisades Mall – Friday, July 25th. $12. Bartow, 9 a.m., Einstein Loop, 9:15 a.m. & Dreiser Loop, 9:30 a.m.

Empire Casino – Monday, July 28th. $5. Pick-ups: Bartow, 10 a.m.; Einstein, 10:15 a.m. & Dreiser, 10:30 a.m.

Monday’s Zumba Class in Room 31 at the Bartow senior center has been cancelled until further notice.

Grandparent Connection – Grandparent caregiver support group meeting is scheduled for Thursday, July 10, 10:30 a.m. at the teen center in Einstein Loop. For information, contact Hattie Lucas, 718-379-0433, Ext. 2139 or 917-734-5935.

Caregiver Support Group – Tuesday, July 1, 1 p.m. - 2049 Bartow Ave., Room 31. The group offers resources, as well as an atmosphere of understanding and support, whether you care for a loved one from a distance or in your home. Group is facilitated by a social worker. For information: 718320-2066.

It’s Graduation Time!

Building Associations, please send us a list of the graduates in your building so they can be properly recognized in the Co-op City Times. Your submission can be emailed to cctimes@riverbaycorp.com, faxed to (718) 320-2595 or dropped off in Room 21 of the Bartow Center.

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WEEKLY SCHEDULE

Retirees of Dreiser Loop

The Dreiser Clubroom 19 will continue to be open during July and August (after 1 p.m.) for your daily pleasure (except Wednesdays). Come relax and join in the fun, by playing cards (game of choice) and a variety of board games, or just sit and watch one of your favorite TV shows with others.

TRAVEL EVENTS: Sept. 20-27, (8 days/7 nights) CALIFORNIA COASTAL CRUISE on the PRINCESS. Contacts: Claudette D., 718379-4784/Beverly J., 718-379-0377.

Thurs., Oct. 9. It pays to play at the exciting HARRAH’S CASINO. (Casino bonus: TBD). Then, enjoy a finger-lickin’ Soul food dinner while listening in a really cool atmosphere to a live jazz and blues show at the well-known restaurant called Warmdaddy’s in Philly. The price is $90 transportation included. A $60 deposit is required to hold your seat. Balance DUE

by Sept. 3.

Contacts: Serita G., 347-564-5722/ Barbara W., 718-320-0500.

THEATRE COMMITTEE: (Prices include transportation/Dreiser Loop): Wed. Sept. 10. 11:15 a.m. matinee luncheon & show, THE WIZARD OF OZ at the Westchester Broadway Theatre.

Price: $65. SOLD OUT! Wait list only.

Contact: Eleanor B, 718-324-7847.

GOOD AND WELFARE: Our heartfelt condolences to Carolyn Ellis, whose sister recently passed away.

Member Carl Tyler, “our Captain

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Fisherman” is now a patient in the Lubin Rehab Center at Einstein Hospital. We want you to know, Carl, that the stars are watching over you. Get well soon. Also, we send a shout-out and best wishes to Aida Gonzalez and to Ted Byrd who were sick and under the weather, but they are now up and about feeling stronger and approaching normalcy. To our other members and friends still on the mend, “wishing that each day brings you renewed strength, brighter times, and a healthier happier you.”

Contact: Elinor Gordon, Chair, at 718379-8755, regarding illnesses and bereavements.

Members and friends, we require your telephone number and a deposit to reserve your seat when signing up for shows/trips. Checks/money orders only – Payable to RETIREES OF DREISER LOOP. Committee members will be available in Dreiser, Room 19, Mondays and/or Thursdays, approximately 3:005:00 p.m. Call 718-379-0377 before going to clubroom 19 during the summer months.

Don’t forget to mark your calendar – the RETIREES’ monthly General meeting will resume on Wednesday, September 3rd. We look forward to seeing you then.

“Hey! It’s summer! Be free and happy and danceful and uninhibited and nowy!” ~Terri Guillemets.

Best wishes to all for a safe, fun-filled summer.

—Claudette Davis

Einstein Cancer Fund

Baychester Library Events VISIT THE LIBRARY - A GREAT WEALTH OF INFORMATION WEEKLY EVENTS (Subject to change. Call library to confirm) Game On - Mondays, 3:30 p.m.

Click On - Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m Toddler Time - Wednesdays, 11:30 a.m.

Teen Lounge - Wednesdays, 3:00 - 4:30 p.m., Tech Connect - Thursdays, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Chess Club - Thursdays, 3:00 Click On - Fridays, 10:30 a.m Teen Lounge - Fridays, 3:00 - 4:30 p.m.

Film - Saturdays, 2 p.m.

The New York Public Library Baychester Branch • 2049 Asch Loop • Bronx, NY 10475 (Fully Wheelchair Accessible)

HOURS: Monday & Wednesday, 10-7; Tuesday & Thursday, 10-6; Friday & Saturday, 10-5. Libros En Español (Books in Spanish). HORARIO DE LA BIBLIOTECA: Lunes 10-7, Martes 10-6, Miércoles 10-7, Jueves 10-6, Viernes 10-5, Sábado 10-5, Domingo Cerrado

718.379.6700 FREE ADMISSION TO ALL

As we celebrate our nation’s birthday on July 4th, let us reflect on our independence that our forefathers made possible through their steadfast courage and determination which enabled us “life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness” no matter what circumstances we face on a daily basis. God Bless America.

We will be going to the Resorts Casino on Tuesday, July 8th. The cost per person is $33, and receive a casino bonus slot play of $25. Time of pick-up: 8 a.m., starting at Einstein Loop, followed by Asch Loop (library) and Dreiser Loop. Please bring your photo I.D (valid) and a casino card.

Thursday, October 23rd, Hunterdon Hills Playhouse. The cost per person is $79 — all seats are available. Enjoy the comedy drama Breaking Legs and their delicious menu choice of fresh home-

made breads, green garden salad, Yankee pot roast, fried shrimp platter, chicken parmigiano, crusted parmigiano Tilapia, sausage with pepper and onions, baked vegetable lasagna, vegetable kabobs. To top off these delicious entrees, indulge in their famous buffet of over 30 freshly-made miniature desserts and assorted cakes to enjoy with your coffee and tea. This trip can be paid off in the amounts that you choose by October 10th. Send in any amount to hold your reservation.

For the above trips, please call Lydia at 718-671-3005, Loretta at 718-6712958 or Annie Eutsey at 718-320-1874.

For memorial cards, please call Loretta.

Please give a call to those in nursing homes or who are homebound. It is for health, and healing, as well as their well-being. Good health to all.

—Lydia Ruas

The Handicapped Adults Association is very pleased to announce that although HAA is closing effective immediately, HAA programs will continue under JASA Co-op City

Senior Services. Please look out for JASA’s announcements about upcoming programming. Thank you for your support.

—Arlene Rodriguez

Handicapped Adults Association Goose Island Seniors

Sunday, June 29—Bingo game in Room 39; time 1:30 p.m. Admission is $3. Everyone is welcome to join in our fun. Snacks and refreshments served.

Wednesday, July 2—Bingo game in Room 39. Time is 1:30 p.m. For members only. Refreshments served.

Tuesday, July 29—Our trip to Mt. Airy Casino in the Poconos. Price is $33. Rebate is $25 slot play and $10 towards food. Pick-up time is 8:30 a.m. at our 3 usual bus stops: Einstein Loop, Asch Loop (back of library) and Dreiser Loop.

Thursday, August 14—Going to Crab Shanty in City Island for a luncheon. Price is $28. All payments must be in before the end of July. 1 lb.

whole lobster, broiled or fried shrimps, broiled or fried filet of Sole.

BBQ chicken with ribs, Chicken parmagiana and snow crab legs.

Thursday, November 13—We are having an end of year party at Seashore Restaurant. We are also having a D.J., Mr. Will. He will provide us with his music. Price and menu are still in the working.

For more information, see/call Mary at 135 Einstein Loop, Room 39, or 718-379-9613, Monday – Thursday; 10:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. You can also call Mary at 718-379-4899. Leave a message and I will return your call.

Good health to all!

—Mary Pilla

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Reflections

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

A respected scholar was once insulted by a vulgar and ignorant person, but the scholar voiced no opposition to this assault and went on with his studies as though nothing had occurred.

Onlookers were quick to praise him for his remarkable restraint. The scholar, however, attributed his control to a higher course than his own inner strength, explaining: “Our sages teach that silence acts as a ‘protective zone’ for wisdom.” They are referring here to keeping quiet when unjustly attacked, as they state that “one who hears himself insulted and

does not retaliate, is considered beloved by G-d.”

“But if such behavior is merely a ‘protective zone’ for wisdom,” the scholar continued, “then what does wisdom itself consist of?”

“It must be,” he finished off, halfjokingly, “that wisdom itself is not to consider oneself slighted in the least when the assailant is someone who is not qualified to make such critical remarks.”

It wouldn’t hurt for all of us to maintain such wisdom, and to protect it with a sprinkle of silence.

Young Israel of Co-op City

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

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

On Friday evening, Sabbath services begin at 7 p.m. Saturday morning service starts at 9 a.m. Rabbi Berl delivers

his sermon at 10:30 a.m.

The Rabbi’s class on the Ethics of our Fathers begins one hour before sunset every Saturday afternoon.

For office hours or any information you may seek, feel free to call (718) 671-2300 and leave your name, phone number and a brief message on the synagogue’s answering machine, and your call will be returned as soon as possible.

Building 12 Cooperators Civic Association

Thank you, Section 2 Building 12 Summer Fun Day volunteers and neighbors for your help and support. We had great weather and a good time. And thanks to all of our buildings’ volunteers Although we are on hiatus, don’t forget that Section 2 is sponsoring a Summer Fun Day Fundraiser to Showboat Casino in Atlantic City on Saturday, August 16th leaving at 10:00 a.m. from Carver Loop and Casals Place Tot Lot. Bus returns/leaves Atlantic City at 7:00 p.m. Cost is $35 per person due

by July 19th. To make a reservation, call Sonia at 718-379-8305.

At our last meeting, we discussed SCRIE and DRIE. SCRIE has been increased to $50,000 per household.

DRIE is one step away from a $50,000 per household increase. If you have any

questions regarding SCRIE or DRIE, please call 3-1-1 or nyc.gov/scrie. Err on the side of finding out information before “you” decide that “you” are ineligible.

A special shout out to everyone who is celebrating a special day this month.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to all who have suffered a loss and to our sick and shut-in.

If you see anyone defacing our property or not picking up after their dog, call Riverbay Security at 718-6713050 and Maintenance 718-320-3300.

Don’t forget, “If You See Something, Say Something.”

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

Have a safe and enjoyable summer.

—Sonja Maxwell

Shalom Jewish Funeral Home, Inc. George Farr - Funeral Director

(718) 828-1700 Keeping Tradition Under Rabbinical Supervision

1528 Castle Hill Avenue Bronx, NY 10462 www.shalomjewish.com Services from Our Chapel, Graveside or Synagogue Parking Facilities • Pre-Arrangements

Traditional Synagogue of Co-op City

Traditional Synagogue of Co-op City, Young Israel of Baychester, Section 5 at 120 Erdman Place (behind the Lobby 27B), welcomes you to pray with them. Tel. for the Synagogue, 1718-379-6920.

Note: New office hours are on Thursday from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. and on Sunday from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m.

Candle Lighting on Friday, June 27th is at 8:11 p.m. Shabbat ends today, Saturday, June 28th at 9:20 p.m.

Coming Events: Saturday, June 28th at 9:00 a.m., please join Rabbi Daniel Kronengold and the congregation in prayer. Be part of the Minyon.

NOTE**** Sunday, July 13th, Bingo’s at 1:00 p.m. Admission $3.

Refreshments will be served.

All are welcome in our community.

Bring a friend bring, a neighbor.

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

information, you can call the office at 1-718-379-6920.

We can accommodate you.

Synagogue members, we need your donations in order to have a Kiddish at our Shabbot services on Saturdays.

Please mail in your contributions or bring it to our office on Sunday. Rabbi Kronengold would greatly appreciate your participation in this endeavor.

If you are feeling under the weather, we wish you all a speedy and complete recovery in double quick time. Get well wishes to Jerry Berlofsky who is now in rehab at Dumont. Mimi Berlofsky welcomes all calls at 347-427-4526. A very happy and healthy birthday with many more to come to Faye Breitbart on June 5th and Marshal Kristcher on June 13th.

Dues for 2014 are due NOW!!

Thank you.

Wishing all our members health, happiness, peace and prosperity. Your support is always appreciated. Thank you.

Shalom.

—Miriam Berlofsky

Newsong Church

Newsong Church loves Co-op City!

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

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

In fact, we have a saying at our church:

“If you’re not dead, God’s not done with you!” We don’t just believe this for the adults but for our children as well! At Newsong Church, we’re so passionate about our children learning about Jesus, that we created a church just for them called “Kidsong!” At Kidsong, our children learn about Jesus in a safe, fun, ageappropriate learning environment!

We hope that you will join us this Sunday at 177 Dreiser Loop. We meet in Auditorium B, at 11:00 a.m. Parking is available in the parking garage located on Dreiser Loop. Please bring your ticket to our connection tent for validation. Deaf Interpretation is available during our adult worship experience. For more information, you can contact us: website: www.newsong churchnyc.org; Email: info@newsong churchnyc.org; Facebook: www.facebook.com/newsong churchbx; Twitter: @newsong churchBX. Our Newsong family is here for you, stop by this Sunday and experience the difference! My wife, Cyndie, and I look forward to meeting you. God bless you!

—Pastor Mike Tolone

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Church of the Savior

Rev. Dr. Robert A. Smith, Jr., Pastor, and Lady Theresa M. Smith, co-Founders, and Rev. McMillian, Assistant Pastor, and the Church of the Savior family extend an invitation to every person to worship with us.

We are a 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!! A very special invitation to our new neighbors in Co-op City. We love you for who you are, not what you have. Please call us at 917734-4058 for more information.

Do you want a place that allows you to meet the living God? Do you want to be connected to people who

care about you, not what you have on or how much money you make? A special seat and friend awaits you.

Church of the Savior is located at 920 Baychester Ave. (close to Darrow Pl). Our mailing address is: P.O. Box 86, Bronx, NY 10475.

Sunday Schedule: Meditation and Adult Bible Study 9:15 -10:15 a.m.

Divine Worship - 10:30 a.m.

Come and be blessed. We want an opportunity to love you. See you in church.

Our children’s Sunday School will teach and nurture your child/children in the word of God. All sessions are during worship service.

Dr. Smith’s Sermon Topic: “Message out of a Mess.”

Word from Holy Scripture: Romans 8:28 “And we know that for those who love God, all things work

together for good for those who are called according to His purpose.”

Beginning Sunday, July 6 - August 31, Summer Worship is at 10:00 a.m.

All are welcome to join us for prayer, sacred music from 9:00-9:40 a.m.

Attire is appropriate casual wear.

Church of the Savior family, First Lady Theresa and Dr. Smith, Senior Pastor, look forward to meeting you.

Weekly Activities Bereavement Group is in session Monday evenings at 6:00 p.m. All sessions are confidential. Every person is treated with respect.

Referrals welcome. Never a fee, and is non-sectarian!

Bible Study - Tuesday Bible Study & Prayer begins 1 p.m. Feel free to bring your lunch, a friend, or neighbor. Everyone is welcome!

Thursdays at 10 a.m., Channel 70, Bronxnet.

Every other Saturday - Food Pantry. For more information in donating or receiving food, please call 718-925-5052. Because of the increase of persons attending our Food Pantry, we are reaching out to the community for assistance. Here’s how you can help: WE NEED NONPERISHABLE FOOD. No soda, potato chips, condiments, etc... Please check expiration date on all items.

You can drop off your donations at the church Mondays, 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.; Tuesdays, 12:30 p.m. - 3 p.m. or Sunday mornings, 9:00 - 10:00 a.m.

To arrange special drop off time, call Ms. Weir at 347-375-3837. God bless all our donors.

Thought for the Week: “The great question is not whether you have failed, but whether you are content with failure.”

—Rev. Dr. Robert A. Smith, Jr.

In the Name of God, the Beneficent, the Merciful…

PLEASE NOTE - Due to Daylight Saving time, prayer services will be held at 1:00 p.m., instead of noon.

The Islamic Cultural Center of North America is honored to be one of the organizations providing religious services for the residents of Co-op City. This also gives us an opportunity to correct rampant misconceptions about Islam and Muslims. These misconceptions are mainly a result of criminally misguided actions of a very

small extremist fringe of Muslims who are provided endless media coverage.

These extremists are a minute fraction of over one and a half billion Muslims worldwide.

Co-op City Mosque is open to all residents for prayer services and fellowship. We are more than happy to answer questions about our religion, culture and Muslims, in general.

The following statements explain our view of unity and common destiny with people of all diverse faiths. The first statement is from the Holy Quran, and second

one is from Prophet Muhammad.

“Those who believe (in the Qur’an), and those who follow the Jewish (scriptures), and the Christians and the Sabians, any who believe in God and the Last Day, and work righteousness, shall have their reward with their Lord; on them shall be no fear, nor shall they grieve.” Holy Quran, Chapter 2, Verse 62.

“What actions are most excellent? To gladden the heart of human beings, to feed the hungry, to help the afflicted, to lighten the sorrow of the sorrowful, and

to remove the sufferings of the injured,” said Prophet Muhammad, Peace Be Upon Him, in the book of Bukhari.

Co-op City Mosque continues to hold its Friday Congregational Prayer at 177 Dreiser Loop, Room 9, from 1:00-2:00 p.m. Please feel free to join us. For more information, please contact us at: 718-829-2323 or info@islamicculturalcenter.org, or view our website: www.islamicculturalcenter.org.

Peace be unto you, —Sheik Moussa Drammeh

Co-op City Mosque

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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.

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

Se Habla Español MEDICARE ACCEPTED • HOUSE CALLS BY APPOINTMENT

Diabetic Patients with Medicare may be eligible for shoes.

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