Co-op City Times 07/10/10 by Co-op City Times

Vol. 45 No. 28

Saturday, July 10, 2010

Extreme heat allows co-generation the chance to prove its worth BY BILL STUTTIG Arguably the hottest week in close to a decade provided the first real test for Riverbay’s new co-generation facility and the plant came through fine. On Sunday, the fourth of July, midafternoon temperatures climbed into the mid-90s and stayed there for much of the week’s afternoons. By Tuesday, temperatures reached record levels, 103 degrees on Tuesday and 100 on Wednesday. Tuesday’s temperatures were three degrees off the all–time record for the hottest day ever in New York City. It was estimated to be the seventh hottest day here ever since record-keeping began 120

years ago. Naturally, the extreme heat put a strain on utilities throughout the region. Con Edison reported more than 42,000 customers losing power at some point during the worst of the heat wave and many communities were forced to endure reduced power to help the region get through the heat wave without a catastrophic region-wide power failure such as the region experienced in 2003. But in Co-op City, where the community’s power plant now produces close of 95% of its own power for electricity and (Continued on page 9)

Jazzmobile comes to Co-op City Monday The Black Forum of Co-op City will present Jazzmobile in two concerts on the Section 5 Greenway this month. On Monday, July 12, Latin Jazz by Jose Obando will be presented. The second concert will take place on Monday, August 16, featuring jazz vocals by Ghanniyya Green. Both concerts will begin at 7 p.m. on the greenway behind Building 33, rain or shine. Bring your chair or blanket and come enjoy Jazzmobile on the greenway. This program is supported by the Riverbay Fund.

Farmer’s market for Co-op open on Greenway lot today BY BILL STUTTIG The freshest produce from New York State farmers, much of it harvested the day before, will be brought to Co-op City and sold to residents here each Saturday from today, July 10th, through November. The weekly Farmer’s Market in Co-op City is one of 21 operated city-wide by Harvest Home Farmer’s Market. The Bronx alone has eight markets operating this summer. This is the third season for the Co-op City Farmer’s Market which features fresh produce from a variety of farmers from upstate and elsewhere selling vegetables and fruits harvested from their farms. The market will operate on Greenway lot number 3, just across from the Co-op City Little League fields. It will continue to be there each Saturday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. until November 20th.

Maritsa Owens, the owner and operator of Harvest Home Farmer’s Market, the only African-American-owned Farmer’s Market operating in the Bronx, said that the idea of her market coming to Co-op City actually began three years ago. She was approached by former Board Director Tony Illis, President of the community group, Black Forum of Co-op City, about the idea after Illis and other members of the group sampled a similar market her company ran at Jacobi Medical Center. “Fresh fruits and vegetable are needed everywhere,” Owens said, “and from what I understand, the supply here is pretty dismal and the density of the population here definitely calls for it.” (Continued on page 4)

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Frank Apollo named Chief of Public Safety BY BILL STUTTIG The Department of Public Safety’s Acting Chief, Frank Apollo, was officially named Chief of the department yesterday. Apollo was named Acting Chief on August 1st of 2009 charged with overseeing more than 100 officers and supervisors who maintain the safety and security of the community on an around-the-clock basis. In announcing his promotion to full Chief of the department to the rest of the Riverbay staff, General Manager Vernon Cooper said: “It is with pleasure that I write this memorandum to officially and formally make Frank Apollo the Chief of the Riverbay Corporation’s Public Safety Department. “It has been a pleasure working with him over the last year in the capacity of Acting Chief. Frank Apollo is a well respected supervisor who has demonstrated an ability to stabilize what had previously been a very fragmented department. “Chief Apollo is a very conscientious person who sincerely cares about and works hard to meet the needs of the community he serves and the people that he works with. Chief Apollo has taken a proactive approach to improving the operation of public safety and his lead by example position has resonated throughout this department.

Frank Apollo “Please join me in congratulating Chief Apollo in his new position and wishing him continued success.” The promotion takes effect immediately. Riverbay’s Board President Helen Atkins said: “After more than 20 years on the job and having worked his way up the ranks within the Co-op City Public Safety Department, Frank Apollo has proven himself to be very well deserving (Continued on page 2)

Baychester library could be closed on Saturdays BY JIM ROBERTS Branches of the New York Public Library system, including the Baychester branch in Co-op City, face the possibility of closing on Saturdays after Labor Day because of city budget cuts. Until Sept. 6, branches will stay open for six days a week, according to Angela Montefinise, Public Relations Director of the New York Public Library. However, there will be budget cuts to some branches after Labor Day that will close those libraries on Saturdays. No decision has been made yet regarding which branches will cut back to five days a week and which ones will remain open for six days. According to the library system, a proposed $37 million cut to the library’s budget was restored enough to avoid closing some libraries completely or having them open as few as three days a week. However, the cuts that remain will

require that service be reduced to an average of five days per week. According to the library, if the full $37 million in cuts had been approved, 736 full-time positions, or 36% of the workforce, would have been eliminated this year and up to 10 neighborhood branches would have been closed. Remaining branches would have been open on average four days a week. There would have been 1.8 million fewer visits to libraries by children. The library said that “130,000 New Yorkers and others wrote letters, donated more than $144,000 online, called elected officials, and raised their voices on the steps of City Hall.” Eighty-eight branch libraries of the New York Public Library system provide access to circulating collections and a wide range of other services in neighborhoods throughout the Bronx, Manhattan and Staten Island.

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of this promotion. He has earned the respect of the men and women he supervises and of the community residents he serves. I congratulate him and wish him the very best in his new post.” After receiving news of this most recent promotion, Chief Apollo said, “At this time, I am so grateful for the opportunity that has been bestowed upon me by the corporation. It is heartwarming to reflect upon my years growing up in the community and how I have been given the privilege of overseeing the protection of the home which I grew to love. I want to thank my mother and father for their support and guidance, the corporation, the Board of Directors and, most of all, the men and women of our dedicated Public Safety Department who always go above and beyond to ensure that this community which is home to thousands of residents remains a safe and secure environment for all.” Apollo was previously promoted to Captain and patrol supervisor for the department just a little over two years ago, in the spring of 2008. Prior to his promotion to Acting Chief last year, the department had been operating under the shared command of two deputy chiefs, Henry Milburn and Gerardo Blanco, since the retirement of Chief Frank Mulgrew in 2007.

Blanco continued on as a Deputy Chief to Acting Chief Apollo in the year that followed. Milburn left the department for another opportunity within the past year. Apollo moved to Co-op City as a young boy with his parents in the late ‘60s, grew up here, and after marrying as a young man chose to raise his family here as well. To help support his family, he took a job as a patrol officer with the Department of Public Safety in 1987 and after serving on patrol for more than two years, was reassigned to the department’s Emergency Services Unit where he served as an Emergency Medical Technician for more than nine years. Apollo served as one of the first officers in the department’s bicycle patrol in the late 90’s and was promoted in 2001 to patrol sergeant. In 2005, he earned the rank of Lieutenant. He was promoted to Captain and patrol supervisor in the spring of 2008, filling the big shoes of long-time patrol supervisor Captain Clarence Dinkins, who retired in 2007 after more than 30 years with the department. Apollo said that his biggest priority in his first year on the job was strengthening the department’s community policing program. “I would like to see all the officers eventually receive

the community policing training. I think that is the way to develop bonds with the community. If the community is cooperating with you, they are your biggest allies in fighting crime and improving quality of life. This cannot be underestimated.” At last year’s Public Safety awards ceremony, Apollo received the Allen Cheneyfield Award for community policing initiatives, given for his work in helping develop the successful gang forums and job fairs held over the past two years. Apollo said that this work has to continue and expand if Co-op City is going to continue to be a low crime community. “We have to reach out to our youth because they are the adults of the future and the future of this community,” he said. “A lot has been accomplished over the last few years,” Apollo added, “and there is much more to accomplish. We can make this the best communitybased police department in the region and we all have to work towards this common goal together – the officers, the supervisors and the community’s residents. What I would like to see this department be is not just 90 police officers, but 90 humanitarians as well and I think we can accomplish that.”

Many Long Island newspapers, including Newsday, The North Shore Sun, The Suffolk Times, Suffolk Sports, Long Island Basketball, Gotham Hoops Scouting, Long Island HS Sports, 27 East Sports, The East Hampton Star, West Hampton and others have followed Sowah throughout his 3 year high school basketball career. Taylor Sowah was the highest scorer, scoring an average of 18.2 points per game, as a Miller Place High School Panthers’ Varsity Basketball player under Coach Sztabnik (6 years) setting the school’s record for scoring and six dunks in a season. Taylor is currently playing basketball in Suffolk County for The Long Island Defenders/Long Island Knights, an AAU summer traveling team, until he leaves for SUNY New Paltz this fall. We wish Taylor Sowah continued success in college and also in all of his future endeavors. Remember to dream big … be victorious in all your obsta-

c l e s / e n d e avo r s . “Champions are made from something they have deep inside them: A desire, a dream, a vision. They have to have last-minute stamina, they have to be a little faster, they have to have the skill and the will. But the will must be stronger than the skill.” - Muhammad Ali. Congratulations, Taylor. Make the impossible possible!

Congratulations, Taylor! Taylor Sowah, son of Co-op City Times graphic designer and photographer, Mary Ann Sowah, graduated from Miller Place High School on Long Island on Friday, June 25th. Taylor, a Miller Place honor student since the 9th grade, received a Certificate of Award for Outstanding Academic Achievement (GPA: 95%). Sowah was Suffolk County Sports Hall of Fame Dellecave Award Nominee — Miller Place High School — Athlete of the Year 2010. He also won All League - Miller Place Panthers Varsity, Suffolk County All Conference Player 2009-2010, and Suffolk County All County Player 2009-2010, Suffolk County Top 40 HS Basketball Player. Sowah was a key Miller Place HS player when they captured the North Shore Classic Championship in December, 2009. Earlier this year, Miller Place competed in the Suffolk County semi-finals at St. Joseph’s College. Taylor was also honored in Suffolk County earlier in the year as Suffolk County High School Athlete of the Week.

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2nd Combing Co-op City BJ’s in Co-op City next week If you joined/renewed or extended your membership in April 2009, your membership will expire next month. For the convenience of community residents and Riverbay staff, who would like to join/renew or extend their membership with BJ’s, representatives will be onsite in Coop City on Tuesday, July 13, Bartow Community Center, Rm. 31, 5-8 p.m., and again on Thursday, July 15, Dreiser Center, Rm. 10, 5-8 p.m. Join BJ’s and receive: $10 Off the $45 Inner Circle Membership Fee - $35 ($38.11 w/tax) and $20 Off the $90 Rewards Membership Fee - $70 ($76.22 w/tax); FREE 3 months of Membership = 15 Months; FREE Second Household Membership Card; $5 to Riverbay Fund for summer programs in the community. This special offer is not available online or at any BJ’s Club location! BJ’s welcomes all manufacturers’ coupons on items in their stores, as well as accepts EBT, cash, checks, MasterCard, American Express, Discover/Novus, Visa and debit cards.

National Night Out National Night Out activities will be held on the Section 5 Greenway on Tuesday, August 3, 6-9 p.m. in collaboration with the 45th Precinct. There will be games, entertainment and giveaways.

Annual fall fair on September 12 The annual Riverbay fall Community Fair will be held on Sunday, September 12, 12-6 p.m. on the Section 5 Greenway. The rain date is Sunday, September 19. There will be great items on sale, food, drinks, games and prizes and much, much more. Come on down and join the fun. If you are interested in purchasing a booth at the fair, the charges are $80 for private vendors and $125 for food vendors. For further information, you may contact Riverbay’s Director of Community Relations, Michelle Sajous, at (718 320-3300, Ext. 3532.

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Summer Tennis Program in Co-op City underway The summer tennis program for children ages 6 to 18 began on Tuesday, July 6. It will be held Monday to Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 12 p.m. on the outdoor tennis courts located behind I.S. 181, Donizetti Place. Registration will be on site. On May 14 & 15, the First Annual Milton Alexander Memorial Tennis Classic took place. Children ages 10 to 16 competed. Josh Bill, former top ranked junior was the tournament director. The tournament was held here in Coop City on the outdoor courts. Parents and children from the Tri-State area participated. Many parents commented on the beauty of our community. The results are: Boys 12U, Winner Richard Guints, Runner-up Martin Shteynman. Boys 14U, Winner, Jason Strudwick, Runner-up, Andre Batista. Boys 16U, Winner, Joel De Los Santos, Runner-up, Ryan Villarruel. Girls 12U, Winner, Alexus Gill, Runner-up, Skyie Stamper. Girls 14U Winner, Isis Gill-Reid, Runner-up, Lauren Hidalgor-Smith. Girls 16U Winner, Sarah Yukelis, Runner-up Briel Biggs During the matches, a moment was taken to remember and celebrate the life of Milton Alexander, the man responsible for the state of the art courts we have in our

The outdoor tennis courts behind I.S. 181, Donizetti Place were named after the late Milton Alexander, who conducted the first tennis tournament in Co-op City in 1981. From left are Head Tennis Pro Andre Sinclair and Lorraine Alexander.

community. Mr. Alexander conducted the first tennis tournament in Co-op City in 1981 when the surface of the tennis courts were asphalt and players had to bring their own nets. State Assemblyman Michael Benedetto presented a Proclamation honoring Mr. Alexander for his tireless work with children, teaching them life skills on and off the tennis courts. Rev. Dr. Robert Smith, Jr., a close friend of Mr. Alexander’s, spoke of the many lives he touched, as a father image

to many children, he gave value and inspiration. Mr. Ron Hartridge of the North Bronx Sports Federation, said, “Mr. Milton and I were on the same committee, he wanted to have a community center for boys and girls in this community, with indoor tennis, swimming pool, track lanes, basketball courts, soccer courts, classrooms for after school tutoring, etc. This was his top priority and he spoke of it until his transition.” —L or r a ine Alexa n d er

Bronx hearing on subway station booth closings The MTA will host hearings this week in each borough to gather public feedback on its intention to close or reduce hours for 42 subway station booths and 44 subway station customer assistance locations throughout New York City. The hearing in the Bronx will begin at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, July 14th in the main theater of Hostos Community College, 450 Grand Concourse near 149th Street. Booths scheduled to be closed in the Bronx include the station at 149th Street and Third Avenue serving the 2 and 5 lines, 161st Street and Yankee Stadium serving the 4, B, and D lines, 174th Street serving the 2 and 5 lines, and East 149th Street serving the 6 line. Registration for speaking time will close at 9 p.m. The hearings were mandated by the courts after the MTA announced its intention to close the booths and locations and layoff workers assigned to those locations earlier this year. The Transit Workers Union Local 100, which represented much of the MTA’s labor force, is urging residents here to attend and speak out at the hearings.

Cop of the Month … Police Officer Nercida Cepeda received the Cop of the Month award recently from Chief Frank Apollo, (right) and Riverbay Board First Vice President Rev. Calvin E. Owens (left). Officer Cepeda was cited for her work in uncovering the presence of narcotics in an apartment here while executing an eviction with CSO and city marshals. According to the report, filed by Chief Apollo, Cepeda noticed one of the occupants of the home throwing materials out the window before being ordered to leave the apartment. Cepeda immediately called for back-up and two individuals were arrested. Among the numerous charges they face is burglary because they were found to be living in the home of a deceased shareholder without the knowledge or permission of the shareholder’s family. Chief Apollo said of Cepeda, ”She has reassured the cooperators in the community by removing a great deal of narcotics and also removed a narcotics hot spot location.”

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Farmer’s Market

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Owens added that another advantage to having a Farmer’s Market available in the middle of the community is that WIC provides coupons to be specifically used at Farmer’s Markets. She said that previously residents who had such coupons would have to travel to farmer’s markets available on the other side of the Bronx to redeem those coupons but now they can be redeemed right here in the community. In order for a product to be sold at a certified Farmer’s Market it must have been harvested less than two days from being brought to market. “So the advantage is that everything you see is fresh; it has not been sitting around in a warehouse for days waiting for a distributor. That makes a difference in the quality and in the taste,” said one of the market’s managers. Owens said that participating farmers include vegetable farmers from Goshen, N.Y., fresh fruits from Ashton Farms in West Virginia, and fresh vegetable and mushrooms from Madura Farms. Owens added that this year’s market will

include a greater supply of nuts and dried fruit, fresh fish from a local supplier, and a variety of baked goods. Riverbay’s Community Relations Director Michelle Sajous coordinates the set up of the market each year with the organizers of the Harvest Home Farmer’s Market. “Co-op City residents are rediscovering the benefits of buying local food,” Sajous said. “It is fresher than anything in the supermarket and that means it is tastier and more nutritious.” Aside from the fresh produce, Owens explained, the weekly market will also feature occasional seminars on nutrition and healthy eating and living habits. Long-time Co-op City community leader Illis worked two years to bring the market into Co-op City for the first time in the summer of 2008. He said that the advantages that this kind of healthy shopping brings to residents here can not be understated. “This community has been in need of healthy diet alternatives to the fast food restaurants and other unhealthy options

constantly given to us by establishments both in and surrounding us,” said Illis. “We need to be offering our seniors healthier food choices and we need to be teaching our young people how to eat right in order to stay healthy and live well throughout their lives. I believe this Farmer’s Market is a good start and I encourage our residents to take advantage of it and support it.” Sajous added “Not only are the fruits and vegetables you buy the freshest and tastiest available, but you find an amazing array of produce that you don’t see in supermarkets: red carrots, a rainbow of heirloom tomatoes, white peaches and more. I urge all to come by and take a look.” Another advantage is the price of the products which can be a dollar cheaper in some cases. “Some things may even be a little bit more expensive but it is of better quality and quality makes all the difference in the world,” one of the produce managers from last year explained. Gary Glowaczewski co-owner of R

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Let’s Get Going! The current Board of Directors met for Director’s Viewpoint balanced budget. There are our first purely business meeting on June no simple answers for how 30th. President Helen Atkins opened the to do that. meeting by welcoming the newly seated The unrelenting focus 2nd Vice President Directors Ray Tirado and Bernie Cylich, by the Board of Directors and congratulating the re-elected and management must be Directors Evelyn Santiago and Andrea on how to handle today’s issues while findLeslie on their successful campaigns. The ing effective methods for moving forward. President’s warm salutation seemed to set Looking backward will not solve today’s the tone for the meeting which was cordial problems. L et ’s G et G oin g! and productive. I staunchly support President Atkins’ effort to foster respectful If Co-op City is going to progress, Board Directors must respectfully listen to each meetings where Directors can openly other, form effective plans with managedebate differing opinions. Seek ing Solu t ion s ment and carefully implement those plans. for C u r r en t C on cer n s President Atkins has set a proper Board environment for Directors to exchange ideas, make The meeting began with discussion and a vote on emergency resolutions to approve the 32BJ Riverbay/Union contract, allow a change order for the construction company performing the balcony and façade work, and selection of a company to supply and install safety scaffolding where required. Another important item on the Agenda was the discussion concerning reporting cooperator arrears to credit bureaus. Although that option has not been totally abandoned, the Board and management have agreed to take it off the table and consider other options to help sustain a balanced operating budget. The Board was provided with a financial update from Peter Merola, the Riverbay Director of Finance. Mr. Merola briefly reviewed the status of the operating and capital budgets. The operating budget – the budget most dependent upon cooperators’ carrying charges–focuses on the daily operation and on-going necessities for maintaining basic services and functions of Co-op City. The capital budget is directed towards major repairs and improvements. They are totally separate from one another. Regarding the operating budget, the corporation’s greatest concern is the steady increase in billing by New York City for water and sewer services. In the past three years, the charges for those services increased by 39%. As of the 1st of this month (July), the charges will again increase by an additional 13% totaling a 52% increase in just four years. On the plus side, the co-generation plant has produced steady energy savings. Between April of 2009 and May of 2010, Riverbay Corporation has netted a saving of $10.1 million. These savings have been used to keep present projects (like window replacement) moving. The projects have been slowed because the budget is tight. Co-op City, if measured against actual municipalities in the state of New York would register as the 11th largest. Co-op City (Riverbay Corporation) must supply essential services to over 55,000 residents. The corporation must also make the necessary upgrades and repairs to the community’s infrastructure. The problem that we face is the same as everywhere – how to pay constantly escalating costs and still maintain a

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suggestions, and voice concerns. She has begun to smooth a communication pathway that will help our community to continue progressing. I want to echo the President’s welcome greeting to our new Board colleagues Ray Tirado and Bernie Cylich, Evelyn Santiago, and Andrea Leslie and, of course, to Madame President herself. Let’s get going! I am eager to work with you all and our other Board colleagues to help keep Co-op City as the most beautiful, comfortable, and affordable housing bargain in the Tri-State area. If you see something, say something. Share your suggestions, complaints, or special concerns with me. Send letters to Khalil Abdul-Wahhab, c/o Riverbay Corporation, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475 or address e-mail to kwahhab10475 @hotmail.com.

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Letters to the Editor

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Thank you for your support To t h e E d it or : It has been my pleasure to serve this community as a Board Director over the past nine months. During my short tenure, I had the privilege to serve as co-Chair to the Sales Committee with Director Tony Illis and the Contract Compliance Committee with Director Khalil Abdul-Wahhab. Working on both committees has given me the opportunity to get a better understanding of internal processes and provide recommendations for improvement in

those areas. I also had the privilege to work along with the other Board of Directors, Riverbay department heads and staff, and meet and speak with many cooperators. I would like to thank all my supporters for your encouragement and well wishes during the 2010 Riverbay Election. I especially would like to thank Director Tony Illis for all his support and mentorship during my term on the Board. In addition, I would like to thank the professional editors and staff

of the Co-op City Times for giving me the platform to reach out to cooperators who I could not personally reach. It is my endeavor to continue to work for the betterment of our community by serving on the various Board committees—I will not be on the frontline, but I will be behind the scenes advocating for you, the shareholders. Again, thank you for all your support and I hope you have a wonderful summer. Be safe. —M ich elle S. Da vy

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To t h e E d it or : A shareholder wrote recently that she was appalled by the Riverbay Board awarding three $1500 prizes to shareholders who had voted in the 2010 Board election. She felt that it was unwise to give away $4500 with Riverbay in “dire financial straights.” I agree with her. In prior years, there were five prizes, one in each section, of a month’s free carrying charges. However, the fault lies not with the Riverbay Board, but with the shareholders. Our by-laws require a quorum of one third for a legal election. The failure to reach this number, which is about 5,000 shareholders, would make necessary a rerun of the election, at a cost of much

more than $4500. The Board was merely spending the smaller amount, thus preserving funds that might be used on window and terrace door replacement. I am sure that the Board members did not enjoy voting to offer these prizes but they did so in order to avoid the greater expenditure for a rerun of the election. As a former Board Director, I am appalled not by this action by the Board, but by the failure of more shareholders to participate in the elections. When Coop City first opened, there was no resident Board and shareholders had no say in the running of Co-op City. Now that we, the shareholders, control our own destiny, we should be eager to vote and elect those who represent our interests.

Isn’t it a shame that a cooperative community like ours cannot have a voter turnout of at least 50%, especially since the voting takes place in our own building lobbies? In her letter, the writer asks us to imagine if this was the way we voted for our congressman and presidents. Well, voter turnout in our national/local elections are seldom more than 50% and, in our local elections, much lower, but there is no quorum requirement and the winner is the one with a plurality of votes. In Co-op City, we elect our Board of Directors democratically. It is just too bad that more of us do not participate in the process. —Nels G r u m er

Where are our elected representatives when they were needed? To t h e E d it or : By virtue of our vast population, since inception, Co-op City has always been a magnet for politics seeking public elected office. As a state supervised housing complex, we have the right to expect our representatives in the state legislature to advocate for our critical concerns. One would think, judging from thoughtless bus cutbacks, and absurd inter-community rerouting, that no physical study was made, but rather a map. Add to that what is, in my belief, the

MTA’s violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act, as it relates to Access-ARide service to our vast number of dependant users. Their seemingly non-scrutinized, irresponsible service, using various contractors that has seniors/disabled waiting outdoors well beyond their “30 minute” allowance for pick-ups, is outrageously immoral and demonstrates disregard for vulnerable persons the law is supposed to protect. Addressing financial shortfalls on the backs of Access-ARide’s users, requires advocacy from our

Albany representatives. Where is it? It is not their mailings nor birthday cards we seek, but strong “mad as hell” advocacy to hold the MTA responsible to comply with the law protecting our disabled. Oversight seems non-existent. Why? Don’t come to Co-op City for our votes, they will be tougher to get. Lord, how markedly downgraded has life become here. Note: I called 3-1-1 and left a complaint regarding Access-A-Rides service —M a r ilyn Br a n d to our mayor.

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Expand quality control phone calls to include Maintenance Work Those shareholders who have had restoration work done in their apartments recently know that Riverbay places an automated phone call to them a day or two after work was done to find out if they are satisfied with the quality of the work and the courtesy shown to them by the workers. Beginning this month, those automated phone calls will also be made to residents who have had maintenance work done in their apartments. If you answer one of these maintenance follow-up phone calls, you will be asked

Saving water – help make a difference Last year, Riverbay paid $16 million in water charges, one of the biggest expenses for Co-op City shareholders. Starting July 1, 2010, the rates increased by 12.9%, which amounts to an additional $2.3 million per year in operating expenses. The entire community can help by saving water to reduce this additional expense.

What causes the increase in water bills? Water wasted in your toilet A trickling toilet can waste 30 gallons per day. Cost – 27 cents per day. A leaking toilet can waste 250 gallons per day. Cost - $2.26 per day. A constantly running toilet can waste 6,000 gallons per day. Cost - $54.22 per day. Water wasted in your tub, shower and sink A slow drip faucet can waste 36 gallons per day. Cost – 33 cents per day. A steady drip faucet can waste 180 gallons per day. Cost - $1.63 per day. A half-open faucet can waste 1,620 gallons per day. Cost - $14.64 per day. A fully-opened faucet can waste 3,600 gallons per day. Cost - $32.53 per day

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Bathroom Do take short showers and save 5 to 7 gallons a minute. Do fill the tub halfway and save 10 to 15 gallons. Do install water-saving showerheads and faucet aerators and save 2.2 gallons a minute. Don’t run the water while shaving, washing your hands or brushing your teeth and save 2 to 3 gallons a minute. Don’t use the toilet as a wastebasket, and don’t flush unnecessarily. Kitchen and laundry Do check all faucets and make sure each has an aerator and reduce flow by one gallon a minute. Your CSO office has aerators. Don’t let the water run while washing dishes. Kitchen faucets use 2 to 3 gallons a minute. Filling a basin only takes 10 gallons to wash and rinse. Don’t run water to make it cold. Have cold water chilled in the refrigerator, ready to drink. Do run the washing machine only when full. Save even more by using the short cycle. Everywhere Do repair leaky faucets and turn taps off tightly. A slow drip wastes 15 to 20 gallons each day. Riverbay Corporation thanks shareholders for their cooperation.

four questions. First of all, you will be asked if the work was done in a timely manner. Secondly, if you are satisfied with the quality of the work that was done in your apartment. Next, you will be asked if you are satisfied with the courtesy shown you by the workers. Finally, we will ask if you would like someone from Riverbay to phone you about the work. To respond, you will be instructed to press the number 1 key if the work was done in a timely manner; the number 2 key if the quality of the work is acceptable; the

number 3 key if the workers were courteous; and the number 4 key if you would like someone from Riverbay to call you to discuss the work. Depending on your opinion, you may press only 1 key, 2 keys, 3 keys or all 4 keys. Your opinion is very important to us. We want to hear from you. Please use these quality control phone calls to let us know what you think of the maintenance work that was done in your apartment. Your responses will help us identify and correct problems. —Riverbay Corporation

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Emergency Resolution: 10-40 SUBM I T T E D BY: L et icia M or a les SE C O NDE D BY: O t h elia J on es & Bill G or d on BOAR D OF DI R E C T O R S M E E T I NG DAT E D: J u n e 30t h , 2010 W H E R E AS, Riverbay Corporation received five (5) bids for Contract # 2600, Sidewalk Bridging at Buildings 1, 2, 3, 5, 6,

7 & 8; and WHE RE AS, due to vacate order from NYC Building Department (see attached), management had to move quickly and awarded the work to Total Construction Corp.; and W H E R E AS, management reviewed bids received in detail and is in agreement with this work being awarded to Total Construction Corp. (Recommendation

attached) NYSDHCR also reviewed in detail and provided the attached written approval dated 6/10/10. NOW, TH E RE F OR E , L ET IT BE RESO LVE D: that Contract 2600 with Total Construction Corp. at a cost of $360,262.00 be awarded and approved as submitted by Management in accordance with Board of Directors Resolution #85-16 and amended by Board of Directors Resolution #95-44 and

the President is hereby authorized to execute the contract and Management is authorized to take all steps necessary to make this action effective. YES: Atkins, Bailey, Cylich, Gordon, F. Jones, O. Jones, Morales, Rodriguez, Santiago, Shapiro, Tirado, Abdul-Wahhab ABSTAIN: Leslie ABSENT: Owens, Torres PASSE D

analysis of the new Collective Bargaining Agreement and recommends that the Riverbay Board of Directors ratify this Collective Bargaining Agreement. NOW T H E R E F O R E , L E T I T B E R E SOLVE D, that the Riverbay Board of Directors ratifies the Collective Bargaining Agreement by and between Riverbay and the Service Employees International Union, Local 32BJ, for a

period of four (4) years commencing on June 9, 2010 and ending June 8, 2014, and authorizes Riverbay’s President to sign the agreement on behalf of the Corporation. YE S: Atkins, Bailey, Cylich, Gordon, F. Jones, O. Jones, Leslie, Morales, Rodriguez, Santiago, Shapiro, Tirado, Abdul-Wahhab ABSE NT: Owens, Torres PASSE D

used for physical therapy, occupational therapy, sleep study and diagnostic testing; and W HE R E AS, the term of the lease and annual rental rates are within the provisions of Resolution #85-16 as amended by Resolution #95-44; and name of Tenant to be changed from Trans Physical Therapy to Dreiser Health Plaza, Inc, tenant’s use to include durable medical equipment, language to be added to the end of Article 66,

and description of Tenant’s work to be rephrased. NOW, T H E R E F O R E , BE I T R E SOLVED, that the lease agreement for the premises at 145 Dreiser Loop, Bronx, New York, by and between Riverbay Corporation, Owner, and Dreiser Health Plaza, Tenant, containing the terms as negotiated by Riverbay Corporation’s management is hereby approved as submitted by management in accordance with Resolution

#85-16 as amended by Resolution #95-44; and be it UR T H E R R E SO LVE D, that the FU President of the Corporation is authorized to sign the lease agreement and related documents on behalf of Riverbay Corporation. YES: Atkins, Bailey, Cylich, Gordon, F. Jones, O. Jones, Leslie, Morales, Rodriguez, Santiago, Shapiro, Tirado, Abdul-Wahhab ABSE NT: Owens, Torres PASSE D

New York, to be used for retail sale of baked goods/café services, Paninis, Focaccia, salad and Italian Food and table seating 3-5 feet outside French doors; and W HE R E AS, the term of the lease is May 2010 – April 2020 and a renewal option from May 2020 – April 2025 and annual rental rates are within the provisions of Resolution #85-16 as amended by Resolution #95-44;

NOW, T H E R E F O R E , BE I T R E SOLVED, that the lease agreement for the premises at 2053 Bartow Ave, Bronx, New York, by and between Riverbay Corporation, Owner, and Sampodoria, Inc. d/b/a Palombo Pastry Shop, Tenant, containing the terms as negotiated by Riverbay Corporation’s management is hereby approved as submitted by management in accordance with Resolution #85-16 as

amended by Resolution #95-44; and be it F URT H E R R E SO LVE D, that the President of the Corporation is authorized to sign the lease agreement and related documents on behalf of Riverbay Corporation. YES: Atkins, Bailey, Cylich, Gordon, F. Jones, O. Jones, Leslie, Morales, Rodriguez, Santiago, Shapiro, Tirado, Abdul-Wahhab ABSENT: Owens, Torres PASSE D

Emergency Resolution: 10-47 SUBM I T T E D BY: E lea n or Ba iley SE C O NDE D BY: E velyn Sa n t ia go & L et icia M or a les BOAR D O F DI R E C T O R S M E E T I NG : J u n e 30, 2010 W HER E AS, the Collective Bargaining Agreement by and between Riverbay Corporation and the Service Employees International Union, Local 32BJ (“Local 32BJ”) expired on May 31, 2010; and

W H E R E AS, the representatives of Riverbay Corporation and of Local 32BJ did undertake collective bargaining negotiations; and W H E R E AS, as a result of these negotiations the parties have agreed upon a new Collective Bargaining Agreement for a period of four (4) years up to, and including, June 8, 2014; and W H E R E AS, Riverbay Management presented the Board with the attached

Amended Second Reading: 10-30 SUBM I T T E D BY: H elen At k in s SE C O NDE D BY: O t h elia J on es & Bill G or d on BOAR D O F DI R E C T O R S M E E T I NG DAT E D: J u n e 30t h , 2010 W HE R E AS, Trans Physical Therapy has requested a Modification to lease from Riverbay Corporation for the premises at 145 Dreiser Loop, Bronx, New York, to be

Second Reading: 10-33 SUBM I T T E D BY: H elen At kin s SE C ONDE D BY: O t h elia J on es & Bill Gor d on BOAR D O F DI R E C T O R S M E E T I NG DAT E D: W H E R E AS, Sampodoria, Inc. d/b/a Palombo Pastry Shop has requested a lease from Riverbay Corporation for the premises at 2053 Bartow Avenue (2763 sq. ft.) Bronx,

MetroCard bus to visit Co-op City next week The MetroCard bus will be visiting all three Co-op City shopping malls again this month, enabling people to sign up for the Reduced-Fare MetroCard or purchase or add money to existing MetroCard. On Thursday, July 15, the MetroCard bus will be at Bartow Mall on Co-op City Blvd., from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.; at Dreiser Loop from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and at Einstein Loop from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. “Our mobile MetroCard sales vehicles are part of our outreach effort to senior

citizens and people with disabilities who might have problems accessing our subway station booths,” said NYC Transit President Lawrence G. Reuter. Senior citizens and persons with disabilities may apply for the Reduced-Fare MetroCard on the bus during regular visits to this community or other locations on scheduled dates throughout the Bronx. To sign up for the Reduced-Fare MetroCard, seniors must be over 65 years and bring proof of age with a

photo, such as a Medicare card, driver’s license or passport. Persons with disabilities must have a valid U.S. Medicare card (red, white and blue) along with a valid federal/state issued photo identification card in order to be immediately processed. Disabled persons without Medicare Cards must ensure that their doctors complete the physician’s section of the application. After a review process, permanent

Reduced-Fare MetroCards are mailed to qualified applicants. In addition to being able to sign up for a Reduced-Fare MetroCard or have one refilled, anyone can add value to their MetroCards or purchase pre-encoded MetroCards, including daily, weekly and monthly unlimited-ride passes. Also, Transit staff is on hand to answer any MetroCard-related questions. For more information, call (212) METROCARD.

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Heat cooling, no major problems were reported, according to the plant’s assistant director, David Stone. The increased strain brought on by the heat required the plant to produce up to 24 megawatts of power during the height of the heat wave, Tuesday and Wednesday evenings, Stone said. The maximum needed during all of last summer was 22 megawatts. The plant was additionally challenged by Riverbay’s participation in the New York Independent System Operator’s (NYISO) Special Cases Resources Program (SCR), which pays Riverbay in advance for its ability to take the strain off the region’s power grid during periods of increased load such as this week’s heat wave. By agreeing to participate in the SCR program, Riverbay is required, when requested by NYISO, to shed its dependency on the grid when notified of a power emergency. Riverbay was placed on stand-by early in the week, and by Tuesday morning, was notified of its requirement to shed a specific amount of power that it would ordinarily draw from utilities on the region’s power grid, in our case Con Edison. According to Stone, Riverbay was required to produce virtually all of its own power, required to only draw a half a mega watt of power from the outside utility, which only represents slightly more than 2% of the community’s total power needs during peak usage. In order to ensure that Riverbay reached this required goal, it put into place a plan used during power emergencies in past summers, turning off the lights in each of the community’s garages during daylight hours, noon to 7:30 p.m., shutting down one elevator in each bank until early evening and shutting down the laundry

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rooms until early evening. Riverbay General Manager Vernon Cooper explained Tuesday morning: “We were asked to shed power today through the NYSIO program due to the extreme heat and we have been placed on notice that we might have to do the same tomorrow as well. The good news is the fact that we are paid every time we are asked to shed power, not to mention that by shedding power we help to enable Con Ed to meet its demand.” According to Riverbay Ombudsman, Joe Boiko, Riverbay received notice of its requirement to shed load by 10 a.m. on both Tuesday and Wednesday and by noon, the required conservation measures were in full effect. Full elevator service to all the buildings was restored by 7 p.m. both evenings and the laundry room were reopened by early evening in each building. Riverbay was placed on standby again on Thursday, but because the sun wasn’t as strong, temperatures never approached the extreme record levels they reached the previous two days and the conservation measures were not required. The inconvenience that Riverbay residents endure for perhaps a few days each summer in order to comply with NYISO’s requirements is largely offset by the financial benefits to the community by its enrollment in NYISO’s SCR program. According to Peter Merola, Director of Riverbay’s Finance Department, Riverbay is paid up to nearly half-million dollars a year for participating in the program. Merola reported that for the past three years, Riverbay has received an average of approximately $475,000 per year from NYISO for its participation. Amihan Ben-Horin of C-Power, a commercial energy management firm that rep-

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resents Riverbay in its efforts to create revenues from its increasing power-producing ability, said this week that Riverbay will see increased payments from NYISO as it continues to develop its ability to become completely energy self-sufficient and in the near future produce excess power that can be utilized by outside utilities during periods of need such as we saw this week. For May alone, Riverbay received a check of $86,663 for its participation in the NYISO program. Ben-Horin said Riverbay will be receiving monthly payments from NYISO that will likely increase as the months go by and the community becomes increasingly energy selfsufficient. In fact, Ben-Horin said, Riverbay is now in the middle of testing its capacity to export power to Con Edison when needed and as part of that test has been exporting a small amount of power already during normal operations. The increasing revenues from NYISO and, in the near future, power exporting capabilities, come on top of the more than $1.5 million in savings a month the community has realized as it started producing the bulk of its own power. In April, the month during which the plant was able to provide for approximately 90% of the community’s power, Riverbay realized $1.5 million less in energy costs than previously budgeted. Total savings for the past 12 months due to co-generation was more than $9 million despite the fact

that for many of those months, especially earlier on, Riverbay was still dependent on Con Edison for much of its power needs. Cooper said this week that aside from the obvious financial benefits, co-generation gives the entire community the added peace of mind, especially during this time of year, that should there be a region-wide power failure such as Co-op City suffered through for one overnight period in 2003, the community now has the ability to provide for itself. Public Safety Chief Frank Apollo reported very few heat-related problems during the past week even though the Public Safety Department’s Emergency Services Unit was extra prepared and expected to handle a few heat related health problems such as heat stroke. Apollo, who was promoted this week to Chief from Acting Chief of the CCPD, said that to try to avoid this possibility, officers went around the community and advised residents seen out in the mid-day heat of 100 degrees or more to get indoors or at least out of the direct sun. He said that his department was extra watchful for seniors seen unnecessarily out in the heat because the elderly are particularly vulnerable to heat related health emergencies. Chief Apollo added that the only heat related incident involved officers breaking up a water fight among young people that spilled into a public area and was then perceived to be a slight risk to passers-by.

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Riverbay’s Succession Rights summarized and updated for clarity BY ROZAAN BOONE Riverbay Corporation has summarized the Division of Housing and Community Renewal’s (DHCR) rules and regulations on succession rights to avoid confusion or misunderstanding. The DHCR has specific rules governing the transfer or assumption of ownership of apartments within Mitchell-Lama developments, which are spelled out in 9NYCRR Part 1727-8.1. “The Succession Rights Policy is intended to help a cooperator be aware of the protection provided to a family member or a ‘life companion’ in the event a cooperator moves or dies,” said Michael Munns, Riverbay’s Senior Attorney. “DHCR regulations provide that eligible persons may continue to live in an apartment after the death or move-out of the cooperator. Our policy follows DHCR rules and explains succession rights to Co-op City residents.” It should be pointed out that while new ownership can only be assumed in cases of move-out or death, only persons who meet all of the regulatory requirements may obtain leases and stock certificates in their own names as successors. “It is our intention to reiterate for shareholders what Riverbay’s policy is when it comes to their succession rights so that there will not be any confusion as to who they can leave their apartments to in the event that they decide to move or in cases where the primary shareholder passes away,” said Riverbay’s General Manager Vernon Cooper. “Hopefully, this will go a long way in helping to simplify the process so that we, in turn, can speed up this particular transaction. It’s also important to emphasize that these are DHCR’s rules governing Mitchell-Lama developments and we have to ensure that we are in full compliance.” According to the rules and regulations, succession of an

apartment can only take place if the primary owner of the apartment moves out or passes away. As a general rule, whenever there is a change in the number of persons living in the apartment, Riverbay should be notified within ninety (90) calendar days of any such changes through the use of an Interim Affidavit Form, which can be obtained from their respective CSO Office. “It is critical for all shareholders to inform Riverbay of changes in the household occupants in order for those occupants to potentially have succession rights at some point in the future,” said Peter Merola, Riverbay’s Director of Finance. “The annual filing of the Income Affidavit accomplishes this, as well as filing an Interim Affidavit in between annual filings.” If the shareholder moves out permanently, any member of the primary cooperator’s family or life companion may request, in writing, to be named as a tenant on the lease and on the stock certificate. However, this person must meet certain requirements. “They must have resided with the cooperator in the apartment as their primary residence for a period of not less than two years, or for one year if the succeeding cooperator is a senior citizen or disabled person, im m ed ia t ely prior to permanent vacating of the apartment by the cooperator,” said Merola. “In cases where the occupancy or relationship is less than two years, the succeeding cooperator must have lived in the apartment from the inception of the tenancy or commencement of the relationship. The succeeding cooperator must have been listed on the Income Affidavit and/or Interim Income Affidavit during the relevant period of time.” P er DH C R r u les, t h e “ r eleva n t p er iod of tim e” m u st b e docu m en t ed by n o

less t ha n 3 a ffid a vit s a n d ca n b e su pp or t ed b y eit h er com b in a t ion of 3 a nn u a l a ffida vit s, or 1 in t er im a ffida vit p lus 2 a n n u a l a ffida vit s if t h e su ccessor m oves in bet ween a n n ua l filin gs. DHCR’s rules define “family member” as a husband, wife, son, daughter, stepson, stepdaughter, father, mother, stepfather, stepmother, brother, sister, nephew, niece, uncle, aunt, grandfather, grandmother, grandson, granddaughter, father-in-law, mother-in-law, son-in-law or daughter-inlaw of the primary cooperator. C ou sin s a r e n ot d efin ed fa m ily m em b er s a n d t h er efor e a r e not eligib le for su cc ession u n d e r t h is r u le. H owever, cousin s ca n a p p ly for su ccession u n d er t h e DH C R r u le of “ E m ot ion a l a n d F in a n cia l I n t er d ep en d en ce.” I n a dd it ion t o m eet in g t h e r esid en cy r eq u ir em en t s in t h is ca se, a su ccessor wou ld h ave t o p r ovid e sim ila r evid en ce a s in t he ca se of a life com p a n ion . “Primary residence” is defined as the housing accommodation in which the person actually resides and maintains a permanent and continuous physical presence. Proof of such residency must consist of the Income Affidavit or Interim Income Affidavits together with other evidence, for example, certified copies of tax returns, voting records, motor vehicle registration and driver’s license, school registration, bank accounts, employment records, insurance policies and other pertinent documentation. At the same time, ‘life companion’ is defined as any other person residing with the cooperator as a primary resident who can prove emotional and financial commitment and interdependence between such person and the cooperator. Evidence of this can be the Income Affidavit or Interim Income Affidavit filed by the primary cooperator, as well as evidence of

longevity of the relationship; sharing of or relying upon each other for payment of household or family expenses; joint ownership of bank accounts, personal and real property, credit cards, loan obligations, sharing a household budget for purposes of receiving governmental benefits; engaging in family type activities by jointly attending family functions; and formalizing of legal obligations by such means as executing wills, naming each other as executor and/or beneficiary, granting each other power of attorney, etc. The other avenue through which a successor can be named to the apartment is through death of the primary shareholder. If this is the case, the lease and shares of stock for the decedent’s apartment shall be surrendered to the Riverbay Sales Office by the decedent’s estate or survivors for redemption. If there are no legal disputes, Riverbay will sell or transfer the shares to any member of the decedent’s family or life companion, as long as they meet all of the requirements as stipulated by DHCR’s rules and regulations. Munns stated that any family member or life companion of a cooperator who would like permission to remain in occupancy after the cooperator moves or dies should submit a written request within ninety (90) days to Riverbay Corporation, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, N.Y. 10475, Attn.: Succession Rights. “It is imperative that shareholders understand that no other types of stock transfers or lease amendments are allowed except those directed by statute or an appropriate tribunal or court of law,” said Munns. Shareholders may log on to Riverbay’s website at www.riverbaycorp.com to download a copy of these succession right.

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Co-op City Branch of the NAACP The Co-op City Branch hopes everyone celebrated July 4th safely, having a good time remembering Independence Day with family and friends. Among the subjects explored by our president, Mrs. Elayne Cole, June 27th were the mission of the NAACP to involve all age groups to participate in the NAACP and the betterment of Co-op City and to bring the NAACP accomplishments to the forefront. Thank you to the members of the executive board including Mrs. Joan Murrell, Mrs. Lottie Townes, Mrs. Margaret Kirton-Hendricks and Mrs. Jeanette Graves for their work during this year. Confirmation information regarding the annual 5 mile NAACP Walkathon will be published in future articles. Tentative plans are underway for September 25th. Mark your calendar for

September 26 and attend that first meeting. Meetings, unless otherwise announced, are held in Building 31A, 100 Erskine Place, the NAACP Nursery School Space on the ground floor and identified by the red button on the foyer panel. If you have questions regarding the Co-op City Branch of the NAACP, call (718) 671-7856. Any time is the time to encourage friends, relatives and neighbors to join the Co-op City Branch of the NAACP. Remember, the NAACP is the nation’s oldest civil rights organization. Send your check to the Co-op City Branch of the NAACP, P.O. Box 753111, Einstein Station, Bronx, 10475. The NAACP website is: http://www.naacp.org/home/index.htm. Have a long look at what the NAACP is doing today. On the NAACP website, it

has been announced the keynote speaker for the July 12th National Convention is Mrs. Michelle Obama. We are sure this will be a moving and powerful speech. Keep in mind too a new competition has been announced. Please visit the website to learn more about that competition: Youth & College Logo Contest announced: The NAACP Youth & College Division has kicked off a logo competition to create a new logo. The winning design will be unveiled at the “100 REMIX Town Hall Event” at the 2010 NAACP National Convention, in Kansas City on July 12th, and serve as the official logo of the NAACP Youth & College Division. Finally, it was with great sadness that we read of former Co-op City Director of Communications and Interim General

Manger, Mr. William Schwarz’s passing in the President’s Report of July 3rd. During his time in Co-op City, Bill, as he was known, encouraged Co-op City community organizations to network and work together. Among his achievements in 1988, he played a tremendous role in presenting the successful 20th Anniversary Celebration. The Co-op City Branch of the NAACP extends condolences to the Schwarz family and all his friends. We wish those that are ill or homebound a speedy and complete recovery and those celebrating a special event a wonderful, joyous day. Again, the NAACP congratulates all local students as they move up educationally and encourages everyone to continue that process. —E va L a za a r

Ignite your child’s imagination through the 2010 Summer Reading Challenge Assemblyman Michael R. Benedetto has announced the state Assembly’s annual summer Reading Challenge. Children who participate receive a New York State Assembly Excellence in Reading Certificate for work. This year, the Assembly is again coordinating its efforts with the New York State Library’s “Summer Reading at New York Libraries” to get the word out about summer reading and the value of our local libraries. “Think of the places you can visit and the people you can meet by simply opening a book,” Assemblyman Benedetto said. “You can travel across the country, learn about another continent and take a trip through

your imagination by simply turning the page.” To participate in the program, your child must read alone or with someone else for at least 15 minutes each day for 40 days during July and August. Then mark the days off on a calendar, and send it to Assemblyman Benedetto. Once received, participants will be rewarded with a certificate. “The Assembly continuously works to ensure our children get a quality education and the Summer Reading Challenge is a part of that effort,” Assemblyman Benedetto said. “Reading improves a child’s critical thinking and vocabulary. Besides, you can take a book

anywhere. It’s a portable activity that’s inexpensive and fun. That combination is hard to beat.” The Summer Reading at New York Libraries initiative suggests kids dive into reading this vacation and explore New York’s history, including adventures in and out of the water. The Assembly’s Summer Reading Challenge joins the effort, literally and figuratively by recommending books like: “The Amazing Impossible Erie Canal,” by Cheryl Harness, about the building of the Erie Canal; “Samuel de Champlain” by Liz Sonneborn, about Champlain’s discovery of the Ottawa River and lakes Champlain,

Ontario and Huron; and “Tar Beach” by Faith Ringgold, a fantasy of an 8-year-old who flies about her apartment-building rooftop. Assemblyman Benedetto’s office delivered Summer Reading pamphlets to all the schools in his district, where they will be distributed to the kids. Completed pamphlets should be returned to Assemblyman Benedetto’s office at 3602 East Tremont Avenue Bronx, NY 10465. For more information about the 2010 Summer Reading Challenge, contact your school, or call Assemblyman Benedetto’s community office at (718) 892-2235.

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Broun Place Townhouse Association July 4th, 2010 has passed and the year is really going by quickly. It looks like autumn school supplies and clothes are already for sale. Hard to believe! We hope everyone spent a safe and happy holiday. The change in July 4th fireworks display sites this year made it more convenient for Section 5 residents. Broun Place encourages residents to patronize the coming Farmer’s Market and thanks Ms. Michelle Sajous, Director of Community Relations, for her efforts. We applaud the continuation of the

important senior centers throughout Coop City. They supply a wonderful program for our senior residents. Materials left by Mr. Pou on the Health Care Program, Medicare and co-insurance are still available – let your president know you want them. Mr. Pou promised he will be back in the autumn to answer more questions for us. Make it your goal to participate in maintaining and improving Co-op City. If you have a cat that hasn’t been spayed or neutered, do not let it out. Please alert

Public Safety to people who are breaking cooperator rules. There is no barbequing allowed on our grounds. Co-op City rules are enforced by the Public Safety Department at 718-671-3050; call 9-1-1 for police emergencies. Announced in President of Riverbay Board of Directors Helen Atkins’ column of July 3rd was the death of former Director of Communications and Interim General Manager William (Bill) Schwarz. The community will remember Bill for his community efforts in the cre-

ation of such things as the tot-lot parks, including sprinklers and coordinating the community organization committee among other accomplishments. Sincere condolences are offered to the friends and family of Bill Schwarz. Please advise the Broun Place Executive Committee of any problem you need to be addressed or of an event or celebration you wish noted in our weekly press release. A speedy recovery is wished to all who are ill or homebound. —E va L a za a r

Building 18 Association We would like to thank each and everyone who attended our last general meeting held on Monday, June 21. We thank Officer Lancaster for her presence. She was very informative. We generated a list of guest speakers for our meetings, starting in September up until December. We also discussed concerns and issues going on around us, all enjoyed the food and neighbors’ fellowship. Next meeting will be on Monday, September 20th at 7:00 p.m. to start the new year of 2010 to 2011 in the association room. We wish you all a happy, healthy and safe summer. Please stay out of the heat as

much as possible and drink plenty of water. Thanks to those who placed their articles in our building newsletter (EIGHTEEN TODAY); e-mail address is: BLDG l8newsletter@aol.com. If you have some news to share with your neighbors, please send it to the above address; the deadline for September/October issue is Sunday, August 15th. Thanks to our editor, Lee Spangenberg, he is doing a wonderful job. Lawson’s men’s meetings are held every other Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. Membership is growing; remember, IT IS NOT just for men. Ruth Edwards and her SIAP teens are

Donizetti Building 4 Association We still have seats for our bus ride to Atlantic City on August 21. We will be going to the HILTON RESORT CASINO.. Seats are available on a first come, first served basis; Come and join us for the day! Call Diane (347-275-7565), Jackie (914 374-1224) or Mary (718-671-0424) for further information or to purchase your ticket. Get involved in your build-

ing...become a Floor Captain. If you are elderly or handicapped and are in need of assistance, please contact the persons listed above. The Association sends well wishes to the sick and shut-in. Don’t forget, this is our home...“If you see something, say something.” HAVE A SAVE AND HAPPY SUMMER!! —Yvon n e Bu r r u s

Zodiacs Track Club The Zodiacs have been blessed big time. Our children worked hard all year to reach the goal of qualifying for the 2010 Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) Junior Olympics. Yes, we were blessed 41 times. That’s right, 41 athletes from the Zodiacs Track Team qualified for 2010 AAU Junior Olympics that will be hosted in Hampton Roads, Virginia. On June 25 - 27, the Zodiacs competed in the AAU Regional 1 national qualifier at Regis College, Weston, MA. Regional 1 consists of New York, New Jersey, New England and Connecticut. Last year, we set a personal record of having 19 athletes qualify for the Junior Olympics. We more than doubled that record with 41 athletes. The children who did not qualify ran their personal best and we are proud of them. They will make it next year. Log on to see results at http://coachoregistration.com/meet/ i n f o / n q _ a a u / 2 0 1 0 / 0 6 - 2 5 _ A AU _ A r e a _ 1 _ We s t o n _ M A _ N a t i o n a l _ Qualifier/ These are the top athletes in our region: Kendra Todd, Joseph Webster, Kristian Cadiz, Julien Coley, Kendall Todd, Jordin Fitzcoy, Kuran Scott, Najashi Sharp, Elijah Harewood, Jaelah Eargle, Dominque Jackson, Pearl Webster, Josephine Kendall, Giovanna

Tolbert, Richard Anderson, Shem Spencer, Hugh Fraser, Cory Anderson, Kayla Johnson, Alyah Lightburne, Lynette Taitt, Nicole Dawson, Courteney Anderson, Jannah Sharp, Andrea Amorosa, Tyrone Ingram, Darren Dawson, Xavier Wajid, Mathew Thomkins, Laquan Mason, Dainielle McLean, Erica Pate, Chidinma Agwu, Simone Grant, Ett. Dunn, Kevin Mathis, Shane Cherry, Michael Hall, J. Tomlinson, Romaro Bowes and Jaquan McClure. In order for our children to compete in the Nationals, we will need transportation. If anyone knows where to get a 15-18 passenger van, please contact us. If you have or know of any children between the ages of 6 and 16, who are looking to utilize track and field to improve their horizon, please contact us. Please help us continue to advance our children by sending a tax deductible donation to the Zodiacs Track Foundation, P.O. Box 67, Bronx, New York 10475. For additional information, please contact President Thomas Francis at 718-679-2060 or co-President Winston Dinkins at 914-441-6196, email WATCLT @AOL.COM or visit our website, Z O DI AC ST R AC K .O R G . —W in st on Din k in s

working hard toward their 2011 European trip. To our seniors and interested parties, our next movie matinee will be shown on Wednesday, July l4 at 3:30 p.m. in the association room. As usual, you will enjoy refreshments and a good movie, looking forward to seeing you. Anyone interested in joining the Senior Social Committee along with Anne Campbell, Lorraine Turner and Gertie Brown are welcome. Congratulations 20th floor, you now have nine Association Membership families on your floor! We are still col-

lecting membership dues of only $5 per household, see Gertie Brown or any member on the association board. We encourage you to always check the bulletin board in the lobby for updates. Please be vigilant: if you SEE something, SAY something. Happy birthday to all with July birthdays. Our deepest sympathy to the bereaved families and to the sick and homebound, we pray for a speedy recovery. TOGETHER, WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE! —G er t ie Br own

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Black Forum Jazzmobile coming Good news! Jazzmobile will be making two visits to Co-op City this year. The first is a Latin Jazz Concert on Monday, July 12, 7:30 p.m. on the Section 5 Greenway, and the second, a Jazz concert, on August 16, also at 7:30 p.m. and on the Section 5 Greenway. Entertainers will be announced later. Mark your calendar, and bring your blanket or beach chair and enjoy jazz under the stars! Black Spectrum Theatre Will be coming soon. Look out for more details. Exercise and Dance classes In September, the Black Forum will be presenting the following programs: Aerobics, salsa and other dances, belly dancing, Tai Chi, and dance classes for children. These classes will be held throughout Co-op City. Call and leave your name today, (718) 320-8035, along with which class(es) you would like to attend and we will get back to you. Black Forum Aerobics classes Get in shape. Recent medical studies have shown that

women who exercise 1-2 hours a week can lower their cholesterol levels by 20 points or more. Won’t you join us every Monday and Wednesday, 7:30 - 8:30 p.m. in the Dreiser Community Center, Auditorium A, for aerobics classes by Body by Andrea. Classes are $3 per person. Please call to register, (718) 320-8035. New York Lyons Mane Track Club If your child, 8 - 17 years old, would like to run track, join the New York Lyons Mane Track Club, under the professional guidance of Don Lyons. Call to register, 718-320-8035. Emergency Food Program - New Hours & Days We are now open on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 11:15 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. in Room 20 at the Dreiser Community Center. Also, due to budget constraints and shortage of available food, you must live within zip code 10475 to participate in this program. You must also have your card with you and bring two clean plastic shopping bags. In order to receive food, you must present a current

photo ID such as a non or driver’s license or any photo ID card with proof of address. You will then be issued a card in order to pick up food in the future. Volunteers urgently needed! Would you like to volunteer? Contact us at (718) 3208035. Please help us to help you More food can be made available, however, in order to do so, we have to pay the pick-up and transportation costs. We ask the community to donate $1 - $5 to the Black Forum of Co-op City. Please send your donations to Black Forum, P.O. Box 563, Bronx, N.Y. 10475. We Need You - Join Us Today Now is the time for us to get involved. Membership is $5 per year/person. Call (718) 320-8035 or write to Black Forum, P.O. Box 563, Bronx, NY 10475; email: tonyshome10475@gmail.com. Help us keep independent community organizations alive in Co-op City. Don’t wait until it’s too late. Everyone is encouraged to join. Call us or visit us in Room 20 in the Dreiser Community Center.

National Council of Negro Women There will be no more General Membership meetings until September, but NCNW is looking forward to all of our autumn activities and even into next year. We are preparing for a two-day trip to Washington, D.C. on September 11 and 12th to celebrate the 25th Annual National Black Family Reunion. This is a wonderful celebration when members of National Council of Negro Women, Inc. and families and friends from all over the country come together to celebrate Black Families in America. On Saturday, September 11th, our bus will depart at 6 a.m. from Dreiser Loop for an overnight stay at the L’Enfant Plaza Hotel in Washington, D.C. During the day, we will enjoy all the concerts, workshops and vendors that will be on the Washington Monument Mall. On Sunday, we will return, but we will stop in Baltimore, MD to visit either the “Great Blacks in Wax Museum” or the “Reginald Lewis Museum.” We will have a delicious buffet lunch at the Golden Corral Restaurant and then return to Coop City. The rates per person are: Single occupancy: $245. Double occupancy: $175. Triple occupancy:

Jewish War Veterans Post 500 To all members of Co-op City Post 500, we are seeking volunteers for two functions this month. On Sunday, July 18 at 12 p.m., we are joining the other Bronx Posts to hold a barbecue for the hospitalized veterans at the James J. Peters Bronx Veterans Hospital On Thursday, July 22, Post 500 will join the other Bronx Posts at 9:30 a.m. at the Bronx V.A. Hospital and then go, as a group, to Yankee Stadium, to sell Poppies before the game starts. If you can help out at either event, call Marvin at 718—M a r vin Wa r m 379-4804.

Co-op City Toastmasters Co-op City Toastmasters Club is a warm and positive environment where one can improve their public speaking skills. At our meetings, we work on giving planned and impromptu speeches and presentations and reducing if not eliminating the use of filler sounds and words. We also work on leadership roles and compete in speaking competitions. We’re located at 4160 Hutchison River Parkway East, Building 32B in the first floor community room. There’s free parking in Garage 7 across the street on Einstein Loop. Please remember to bring your parking stub to the meeting for validation. Please visit www.toastmasters46.org or call 1-800WE SPEAK for more information. You can also e-mail us at co-optoastmasters@hotmail.com. Our next regularly scheduled meeting will be Thursday, July 15, 7:30 p.m. sharp. See you then! —Br ia n G illa r d

$145. The price includes: roundtrip transportation, hotel, souvenir t-shirt, bandana, entry to one of the museum listed above and lunch at Golden Corral. First payment of 50% is due by July 1; second payment of 25% due by July 15th, and final payment due by July 28th. The payments are non refundable. Contact information: 917-553-9965 or 646-2068555 or 973-449-0416 or 646-258-2536 Co-op City Section of NCNW is also planning an “Early Christmas Shopping” trip to Tanger Outlets in Riverhead, New York on Saturday, October 23. There are over 165 brand name outlets such as Jones New York, Lane Bryant, Easy Spirit and Coach. We will end the day with a tour and wine tasting at Baiting Hollow Farms Vineyard before returning home. The cost for this delightful outing is only $60 per person. The bus will leave at 8 a.m. in front of the hardware store in Dreiser Loop. For further information, contact: 718671-6910 or 718-671-4804 or 718-320-2366 Looking ahead to 2011, we are sponsoring a 5-day cruise to Canada on the “Carnival Glory.” This will be a

“no-fly” cruise leaving from Manhattan. This cruise includes a Nova Scotia Black History Tour (for those who wondered where following the North Star led escaping slaves). Round trip motor coach to Pier 12 Manhattan, port charges and government taxes and all meals and daily entertainment while aboard the ship are included in the following rates per person (double occupancy): Balcony—$1042; Ocean View—$912; Inside—$792. If you are interested, please send your $100 deposit right away. Remember – Passports are required and Cruise Protection Insurance is recommended. Contact information: 718-671-4804 or 718-6716910 or 718-320-2366. Make all checks payable to: NCNW, Co-op City Section, P.O. Box 93, Bronx, NY 10475. Remember to check the Co-op City Times for information about registration for our Saturday School that will resume this fall. —J oyce H owa r d

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African-American Association The Association sponsors the following programs, in which we invite you to participate: Yoga & P ila t es M a t C la sses – Summer classes will be held on Thursday, July 15, 22 and 29 from 7-9 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 2, $15 per class. Call 718671-8364. Bu siness O p p or tu n it y Wor k sh op Wednesdays, 7:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 15. Call 646-721-8185. Book Discussion s – Monday, July 12th, 7:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 15. Please complete the reading of “From MisEducation to Education” by

Dr. Na’im Akbar. 718-379-5555. The Job/Entrepreneurial Program, Computer Classes, Belly Dancing and Salsa Dancing will resume in the fall. C u b Scou t Pa ck – The families that have registered their children will be contacted regarding upcoming meetings/events. C h ildr en ’s 2010 F r eed om R etr ea t – Boys’ Retreat, July 11-24; Girls’ Retreat, July 25-August 7. The Children’s Freedom Retreat is intellectually and spiritually stimulating and is deeply rooted in African culture and understanding and respect for self, community and the natural world.

Call 917-514-6523. ASC AC – Scholarships are being offered to students engaged in the study or research of African history on the continent or the Diaspora. Call 718-379-5555. St a y In for med – Democracy cannot exist without an informed public. Tune in and support the following programs for information that’s vital to the AfricanAmerican community: “Health is Here,” Saturdays, 6:00-8:00 a.m. and Sundays, 7:00-8:00 a.m. WRTN 93.5 FM; “Gil Noble,” Sundays, 12:00 p.m., WABC TV Channel 7; “Hour of Power,” with Rev. Al Sharpton, Sundays, 9:00 a.m., 98.7 KISS

FM; WBAI Pacifica Radio, 99.5 FM, all day, everyday. Also, read the NY Amsterdam News and the Caribbean News. Gen er a l M em ber ship M eet ing – The next meeting is scheduled for Saturday, September 11th, 4:00 p.m. in Dreiser Center, Room 15. If you cannot attend, we encourage you to join by mailing your membership dues of $15 for single adults and $25 for families to: African-American Association of Co-op City, P.O. Box 702, Co-op City Station, Bronx, NY 10475. Your membership helps to support this organization that sustains our community. —F r a n cin e R eva J on es

American Legion Post 1871 Post 1871 is located in Section 5 Einstein Loop Community Center, Room 41 on the 2nd floor. If you have a computer, you can also reach us by using our e-mail address: post1871@optimum.net. Greetings to all our comrades who are residing in the Bay Park Nursing Home. Our minds and hearts are with you each and every day hoping that you will have a blessed day. Happy birthday to all our comrades that have a birthday in the month of July—Edward Alonzo, Joan R. Davis, Gregory A. Paths, Jose A. Santana, Norman E. Dallas, Lenard O. Asher, Charles M. Jordon, Jose M Ramos, Wilbert R. Surpilis, Angelo L. Martinez, Leroy JD. Barr, Ray Holloway, Sidney V. Richards and James J. Cook. A special

thanks to all our comrades who manned our recruiting table on June 27th on the Section #5 Greenway Post Commander Robert Feliciano, Llewelyn Waterman, Andres Ortiz, Carroll Brown, William Gordon, Silas J. Stanford and Richard I. Lawson, Jr. Our effort really paid off on this day by recruiting one person into our Post. His dues was paid up for the year and in September, he will be ready to start with our meetings. Post 1871 would like to thank all the wonderful people who stopped by our table and made a donation to the American Legion Post 1871, thank you, thank you. A Duties of the Post Chaplain: the Chaplain need not be a clergyman, but must be a person capable of moral and

intellectual leadership and one who gives dignity and respect to the office. The Chaplain should be in close touch with the Commander and other officers of the Post and should attend all meetings of the Post and Executive Committee. The leadership in many of the Post’s activities belongs to of right to the Chaplain, and if this office is filled by the right kind of person, usefulness of the Post to the community will be greatly increased. The Manual of Ceremonies gives an important place to the Chaplain in the conduct of meetings, in the observance of patriotic occasions, funeral services and dedication ceremonies. On these occasions, the Chaplain is the moral leader. The Chaplain should cooperate with the Post Historian on graves’

registration work and inspire the Post to fulfill its duty in seeing that graves are decorated on Memorial Day. Besides officiating when requested at funerals of members, the Chaplain can be of service to bereaved families of Post members. The Chaplain should visit the sick at the hospital or home and serve at the nearby Veterans hospital. All Post members, a safe and great summer you and your family. Remember your American Legion dues are due and that’s $40 for the year. Remember, you don’t stop laughing because you’re old, you grow old because you stop laughing. This information was provided to you by your Post information officer. —R ich a r d I . L a wson, J r.

Association of Building 14 Cooperators (ABC) During the last several years, we have lost members and need new cooperators to join the association. If you are interested in keeping our building and home safe for our families, please become a part of the Association. As per the Association Bylaws, we must begin the process of holding an election for officers in September. The positions are: President, Vice President, 1st Vice President, 2nd Vice President, Treasurer, Recording Secretary, Corresponding Secretary and Sergeant of Arms. Officers shall serve a term of two years, beginning January 1

and ending December 31, of the second year. Nominations for officers shall be accepted from the floor at our October meeting. During this month (July), we will feature articles on the duties of the open positions. Last week, we presented the duties for the offices of President and Vice Presidents: This week, we are presenting Part Two featuring the duties of Treasurer: Treasurer Shall maintain financial ledger of the Association and presents financial report to membership at regular monthly meet-

ings, or at least quarterly or as otherwise deemed necessary. Shall be responsible for all funds received and dispersed on behalf of the Association. Shall be one of three authorized signatures for bank records, along with President and Vice President. Shall oversee collection of membership dues; collects and maintains ledger of dues payment, along with Recording Secretary. Neighborly Note Please remember when doing laundry

you must be mindful of the time your washing or drying is to finish, so that clothes are removed immediately. It is not fair or neighborly to have others unable to do their laundry because you left your laundry unattended and sitting in the washer or dryer for a long period of time. Please remember this the next time you go down to do laundry. PLEASE HAVE A SAFE SUMMER. Contact information: jdfergienyc@juno.com, or via cell at 917.612.1951. —M u r iel Ar t h u r

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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 *Note: Summer Worship Hours at CPC, July 25th – September 5th: Sunday School (Adults) - 8:30 a.m. Worship Service - 9:30 a.m. 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. – 7:30 a.m. and 9:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m.

Neighborhood Bible Study - Thursday at 10:00 a.m. OTH ER SCHE DULE D EVENTS: Hero Headquarters Vacation Bible School Summer Camp, sponsored by the Sunday School (for children 4½ - 12 years) will be held July 12- July 16, 7:30 a.m.-6:00 p.m. at the Church Annex, 2053 Asch Loop (Co-op City). Just bring your lunch, your favorite Bible and your energy! Snacks will be provided. Program includes Bible study, arts and crafts, God’s music and dance, movies, play time, and special guests. Registration is required. To register your child or for additional information, call (718) 862-9172. The next gathering of the Soul Sisters Reading network will be on Saturday, July 17th at 10:00 a.m. at the Annex. Their selection is LIFE IS SHORT BUT WIDE by J. California Cooper. Join them in discussion about this irresistible story of family that

proves no matter who you are or what you do, you are never too old to chase your dreams. Contact cpcsisters@aol.com or (718) 3201193 for additional information and to RSVP your attendance. The next Craft Workshop of the Sister to Sister Ministry will be held on Saturday, July 31st at 10:00 a.m. at the Church Annex. Fee: $5 for returning crafters; $8 for new crafters (includes registration, yarn, knitting needles or crochet hook.) To register, or for additional information, contact cpcsisters@aol.com or (718) 320-1193. Satur da y, August 28 – Nurses Ministry’s Annual Shopping Spree to Reading, Pa. Vanity Fair and Burlington Outlets. Bus departs 7:30 a.m. from Church Annex (2053 Asch Loop North, Co-op City). Donation: $41. For tickets and/or additional information, call (718) 671-7935 or (718) 671-1754. H O L D T H E DATE ! Saturday, September 18th, 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. at

Dreiser Auditorium B, the Pastor’s Aid and Missionary Ministries sponsor an elegant and exciting FASHION SHOW AND LUNCHEON, featuring the fashions of Dressed to A “T” by Theresa Ferguson. Tickets: $50. For additional information and to purchase tickets, call (718) 379-4237; (718) 652-2906 or the church at (718) 862-9172. Saturday, September 25 – Join the Nurses Ministry on their Annual Trip to The Big “E” State Fair in Springfield, Mass. Departure from Church Annex (2053 Asch Loop North, Co-op City) at 7:30 a.m. Tickets: $55/adults; $35/children (3-10). For additional information and/or to make reservations, call (718) 671-7935 or 671-1754. 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. —Eva n G. Mitchell

Coalition of African-American Churches & Community Organizations The Coalition of African-American Churches & Community Organizations of Co-op City, Inc. will be in recess July and August. I hope your summer will be filled with rest, relaxation and fun. Meetings will resume on Tuesday, September 7th. Our 15th annual “Friends & Family Day Celebrations” will be on Sunday, October 17 at 3 p.m., Aud. “B,“ 177 Dreiser Loop. This event is free. The Coalition continues to plan activities that will enhance the quality of life in our community. Please inform the Coalition of

any suggestions that you may have. Patricia Bonaparte is the President of the Coalition. Phone number, 1-718-320-1861. The Coalition is a non-profit organization dedicated to maintaining and improving the quality of life of cooperators and providing educational and culturally enriching programs for the community. We also act as one voice for all Coalition members where there are issues of common concern and human rights. Members of the Coalition include the following: African-American Association; Co-op

City Baptist Church; Faith @ Work Christian Church; Harriet Tubman Independent Democratic Club; NAACP, Co-op City Branch; Retirees of Dreiser Loop; St. Joseph Episcopal Church, and Zodiacs Track Club Please support our efforts by sending us your tax deductible contribution, made payable to: Coalition of African-American Churches & Community Organizations of Co-op City, Inc., Post Office Box 619, Bronx, N.Y. 10475. Churches and organizations that desire to join the Coalition may apply for

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Co-op City Baptist Church Rev. Dr. Sheldon E. Williams and the Co-op City Baptist Church family invite the community to join us tomorrow for worship service at 8:00 a.m. and at 11:00 a.m. Sunday School for adults is held at 9:15 a.m. The Wednesday afternoon and evening Bible study classes have been suspended for the summer. The midweek worship service is suspended for the summer. Additionally, Friday prayer meeting is on

hold for the months of July and August and will resume on Friday, September 10th. The Co-op City Baptist Church is located at 135 Einstein Loop, Room 50 (lower level). Our telephone number is (718) 320-3774. We invite you to worship, study, and pray with us. Visit us on the web at www.coopcitybaptistchurch.org. If you are unable to attend, you may dial in to listen on POD-

CAST. You may call (646) 929-2953 at 12 p.m. to hear the service. Our own Rev. Dr. Sheldon E. Williams has written a book entitled: “ Principle Centered Living: 9 Reasons to Maintain your Values in a Pressure-Filled World.” To get your copy of the book, call the church or order online at www.PrincpleCenteredLiving.com. —H a t t ie L . L u ca s

Pentecostal Tabernacle Pentecostal Tabernacle is located at 120 Benchley Pl., Building 24 (street level), Bronx, N.Y. 10475. You are invited to attend services on the following days. Sunday School for all ages begins at 10:30 a.m. Worship starts at 11:45 a.m. Wednesday evening prayer meeting starts at 7:30 p.m. Friday evening Bible study starts at 7:30 p.m. Everyone who would like to participate in studying the word of God is welcome to attend. 11 Timothy 2:15 Study to show thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. F oc u s: Virtue is the quality that sustains our

entrance and standing before a holy God and allows the strength and healing presence of God to flow through us. Philippians 4:8 finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report, if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things. A Christian strength resides in his or her relationship with God. A life filled with virtue results in a clean conscience and removes any cloud of guilt, providing a

bold entrance into the presence of the Lord. A virtuous life fulfills the purpose for the grace of God, making that work complete. Godly virtue adds value to human life, and that enhancement becomes obvious to others. Paul joined Peter in encouraging the pursuits of virtue when he admonished Timothy to give himself wholly to righteous principles. Read 1 Timothy 4: 15 -16. Paul concluded that adding virtue to faith is a profitable venture that causes the believer’s value to rise even in the eyes of those around him. For more information, call 718-324-0334 or 718-320-4218. —R ev. R . Sib b lies

Building 30 Association The Building 30 Association (A & B) is here for you! There is always an advantage to becoming a member of your association. Won’t you please join? Be sure to read the Building 30 Bulletin Board located in your lobby to learn of future get-together events. Attention: We have an Email address. It is: Bu ild in g30@h ot m a il.com . Join the Crochet Club every Wednesday from 1 to 3 p.m. in our meeting room on the “B” side. Learn how to Crochet with Linda. Her students are progressing very nicely. She has patience and teaches you with feel-

ing. Give it a try! It’s a great way to exercise your mind and fingers. Thanks to our teacher Linda Werner. Our last meeting until the Fall was Wednesday, June 30. We had a fun afternoon and all contributed to the luncheon. Everything was delicious and plentiful. We celebrated the July Birthdays of Mimi, Ruth and Shirley. Thank you so much. Have a safe, happy and healthy summer! Coming Events We will continue to run our 50/50 Raffle at our meetings. Refreshments always follow at the end of the

The RETIREES’ monthly meetings are now in recess until September, 2010. The meetings might be in recess but, the RETIREES and friends, will continue all summer long to have fun by socializing in our club room weekdays (after 1 p.m., Dreiser Loop, Room 19, 718-379-0377). NO T E : The Northeast Bronx Community Democratic Club will host the “Senior Citizens Appreciation Day” Breakfast on Saturday, July 10, at 10 a.m. at the Eastwood Manor, 3371 Eastchester Rd., Bronx, NY. Tickets are $30 per person. The RETIREES will have a table - call Virginia Stewart at (718) 3790377 to reserve your attendance and ticket ASAP. TRAVEL ACTIVITIES L O O K ! – We are going to see “ Psalms of David” at Sight & Sound Theatre’s Living Waters Theatre on Wed., September 15th. Price: $120. We would appreciate your 50% deposit ASAP to guarantee the better theatre seat. Contact Lorraine Parker at (718) 671-6403 for more information. September 19-24 (6 days, 5 nights, Mon.-Fri.). Trip to historical Savannah, GA and neighboring towns. Price: $489 per person-double occupancy. (5 breakfasts & 3 dinners). We have a few choice seats left. Your deposit, with your name and telephone number, with hold your seats. Contact - Dolores Shivers at (917) 2820320. AT T E NT I O N! We have RESCHEDULED the Tunica, MS and Memphis, TN trip to Oct. 23-Oct. 31 (9 days, 8 nights, Sat.-Sun.). The trip includes touring Memphis, visiting the Civil Rights Museum, which is dedicated to Martin L. King, visiting the Smithsonian Museum, the Rock ‘n’ Soul Museum, and much, much, more. Price: $690 per person-double occupancy. Contact - Eleanora Jones at (718) 671-5707. *M a r k you r C a len d a r ! Nov. 16-18 (3 days, 2 nights, Tues.-Thurs.). AC Hilton Casino . Price: $200/double and $265/single occupancy. Contact: Ida Morton at (718) 379-0377 for more information and deposits. THEATRE COMMITTEE Sat., July 17th - Spirit of New York Cruise Luncheon, 12:00-2:00 p.m. Meet and board van by 9:45 a.m. – near Dreiser Loop Deli. Van will leave 10:00 a.m.

sharp! NE W ! - “ Unchain My Heart, the Ray Charles Musical” to play Broadway in the Fall (opening in Nov.-Theatre date to be announced). Price: $89. Sign up now and bring your deposit/payment ASAP to guarantee your seat. See members of the Theatre Committee on Thursday afternoons (after 3 p.m.) in Room 19 or call (718) 3790377. Checks or money orders only will be accepted for all Club Activities.

meeting. Watch the Association Bulletin Board in your lobby for dates and times of events. Get involved and make a difference!! We are looking forward to meeting and greeting you at the meetings. We had so much fun at Friday evening Ga me Nigh t on June 4 that we have planned to do it again on F r ida y, J u ly 9 fr om 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. So watch our Bulletin Board for information. We would like to do this at least once a month. Read this article for further Game Night updates. M ir ia m E . Ber lofsk y —M

Retirees of Dreiser Loop G O O D AND W E L FAR E Our condolences and prayers are with Dolores Shivers, whose uncle, Julian Mitchell, recently passed away. The RETIREES supports all of you on the mend and sends you warm and bright wishes for a speedy recovery and subsequent long and healthy lives. You may contact Elinor Gordon at (718) 379-8755 regarding illnesses and bereavements. Do have a safe fun-filled summer. Good health and good fortune to all! —C la u d et t e Da vis

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Church of the Savior Rev. Dr. Robert A. Smith, Jr., Pastor; Lady Theresa M. Smith, co-founder; Rev. McMillian, Assistant Pastor, and the Church of the Savior family extend an invitation to every person to worship with us. We are a non-denominational, inter-racial, inter-cultural, intergenerational fellowship of believers. We care about you, not your W2. We are not church as usual. Come as you are, we leave the judging to God. The Church of the Savior family extends love and affirmation to the Co-op City community; A warm welcome awaits you!! We love you for who you are, not what you have. Please call us at 718-3200002 or 917-734-4058 for more information. Do you want a place that allows you to meet the living God? Do you want to be connected to people who care about you, not what you have on or how much money

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friend, everyone is welcome! Upcom in g E vent s • Worship service begins at 10:00 a.m., Adult Bible Study at 9:00 a.m. Summer hours run through September 5. 10:30 worship resumes on September 12. See you in church. • Attention Art Lovers - Saturday, Sept. 11, 10:00-3:00, our first art expo to be held at the historic Huguenot Memorial Church, 901 Pelhamdale Ave. (off Boston Rd). Come and have your spirits lifted by the genius whose works reflect the beauty of life. ALL canvasses are for sale - Spread the word. Bring a friend, neighbor or family member. Free parking on sight. For info., call Dr. Smith, 718-320-0002. Thought to warm your heart: "God needs our availability more than our ability." —R ev. Dr. R ober t A. Sm it h , J r.

Evangelical Church of Co-op City – UMC Open Doors, Open Hearts and Open Minds 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, multicultural and bilingual congregation and all are welcome. Services are at the church at 2350 Palmer Avenue, across the street from Building 30. Parking is available. Sunday Services – The first Sunday of the month is a bilingual service with communion at 10 a.m. Every other Sunday the

services are as follows: English Service at 9 a.m. and the Spanish Service at 11:30 a.m. There are Bible studies in English and Spanish at 10:30 a.m. We also have a children’s service during the English service. Website - Visit our new website at www.co-opcityumchurch.org to learn more about our church and worship. Also learn about “Buy for Charity” on our website and learn how to support our church while shopping online for no extra cost to you. Neos Programs – The teens and children’s program every Friday night at 8 p.m. at the church. The teens will be off

for the summer, though the children’s program will continue on Friday nights. Flea Market is coming – We are having a flea market on Saturday, September 25th and if you are interested in being a vendor, call Pauline at (718) 320-1552; Call between 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. or call Barbara at (347) 602-7473 and leave a message and someone will get back to you as soon as possible. Cost is $30 per space and $5 per table. Music School – The church is happy to announce the start of the Crescendo Christian Music School at the church. We will be teaching piano, guitar, voice and

theory to start. You can contact Frank Colon, Music Director, at (917) 753-3544 or the church at (718) 320-3794. Summer music classes have started and you can still register at the church on Monday – Wednesday, 3 p.m. – 7 p.m. Come and register if you are interested in learning to play the piano, guitar, voice or basic music theory. Summer Fun – On July 11th , we will be having Summer Sidewalk Fun from 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. There will be games, fun activities, music and we will have food for sale. Come and bring a friend. —R ev. Dr. M ilca Alva r ez-P la u d

Eleanor Roosevelt Democratic Club The Eleanor Roosevelt Democratic Club would like to thank the membership for their continued support of our activities, programs, and achievements for the first period of the year. It is because of the membership and our community supporters that we were able to realize our aims and purposes for the past period of time. Thank you. We invite you to have a very nice summer vacation. Please continue to read our articles during the summer period for any

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Tuesday, July 13

Dreiser

Afternoon Movie 2 - 4 pm Rm. 7

Library, Exercise, Chat session

Dominoes

Bingo

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10:00 am Rm. 31

Tai Chi

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11:00 am Rm. 45

9:00 am Rm. 31

Bingo

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10:00 am Rm. 31

Mixed Cultural Dance

Internet Cafe

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Tuesday Movie w/popcorn

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Word Games

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Spelling Bee

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Library

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9:00 am – 1:00 pm Rm. 31

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Day at the Movies w/popcorn

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Meditative Moments

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Current Events

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Word Games 2 - 4 pm Rm. 25

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HOBBIES African-American Association, Yoga/Pilates Classes”: Thurs., 7/15; 6:00 pm (Dreiser Room 2) POLITICAL

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RELIGIOUS Circle of Christ Church: Fri., 7/16; 6:00 pm & Sun., 7/18; 9:00 am Church Service (Bartow Rooms 28 & 31) Church of the New Vision Bible Study: Sun., 7/18; 9:00 am (Einstein Room 38) Deeper Life Bible Church: Tues., 7/13; 5:00 pm (Dreiser Room 1) Faith @ Work Christian Church: Thurs., 7/15; 5:30 pm & Sun., 7/18; 8:00 am (Dreiser Room 8) Iglesia Cristiana Marcos 16:15: Sun., 7/18; 10:00 am (Einstein Room 35) Harvest Restoration Ministries: Sun., 7/18; 10:00 am (Dreiser Room 10)

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SERVICE & CIVIC Weight Watchers Nutrition Program: Tues., 7/13; “Meeting Time” 6:00 pm (Dreiser Room 4) North Bronx Youth Sports “Summer Camp”: Mon., - Fri., 7/12 - 7/16; 7:30 am (Einstein Room 45)

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COME &VISIT THE LIBRARY Today, Saturday, July 10 • Adults Laptop Class — 11:00 a.m. Kids Game On Nintendo Wii — Monday, July 12, 19, 26 • 3:30 p.m. Teens Advisory Group — Tuesday, July 13, 20, 27 • 4:00 p.m. What’s happening in your world? What’s the hottest book, movie or CD right now? What programs does the library need? Let us know and you can earn community service credit for your school. Ages 12 - 18 years old. Kids Reading Aloud: Special Program for Kids: Pinocchio @ 3:00 pm — Wednesday, July 14 • 4:30 p.m. Chess (Game Only) — Wednesday, July 14 • 4:30 p.m. Kids Reading Aloud: Wednesday, July 21, 28 • 2:30 p.m. Chess (Game Only) — Wednesday, July 21 • 3:30 p.m. Teens Book Group — Wednesday, July 28 • 4:30 p.m. Chess Club — Thursday, July 15, 22 & 29 • 3:30 p.m. Kids Film — Friday, July 16 • 3 p.m. Teens Book Group — Friday, July 23 • 3:00 p.m. Talk about books you’ve read and how the books relate to our lives! • Sneak A Snack (Monday - Friday) 2:15 p.m. — 3:15 p.m. • Bring snack, read magazines, play Sodoku, or do a crossword puzzle exclusively in the library’s Community Room.

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AARP Chapter #4997 R E M I NDE R : NO MEETING IN JULY AND AUGUST…It is our wish that everyone has a healthy, happy and safe summer…“See you in September…” F YI : Seniors have been able to count on Social Security benefits. At this time, AARP is concerned about the budget deficit commission charge to balance the nation’s budget and to find cuts in federal spending – Social Security is a prime target. After a lifetime of hard work contributing to Social Security, you, your family and friends deserve every cent you’ve earned. Don’t let your retirement benefits be put at risk. Tell Congress and President Obama “Social Security didn’t cause the deficit, therefore, these benefits should not be cut to fix it.” To notify Peachtree Chapter of illness or bereavement, contact Frances Wilson, Good & Welfare Coordinator, 718-671-5493. 2010 T OUR C O M M I T T E E AC T I VI T I E S: July 20 (Tues.) – Return of the 3-in1 Day Outing – trip includes lunch at Phillip’s Seafood Restaurant; a boat ride in Atlantic City Harbor and 6-hour stay at Bally’s Atlantic City Casino — $75 – Depart from Asch Loop (in front of the library) at 7:45 a.m. … contact Jeanne – 718-379-3742. August 10 (Tues.) – “All You Can Eat Lobster” HuKeLau (Chicopee, MA); also includes king crab legs; prime rib;

bar-b-q chicken; summer salads, rolls; along with the famous Polynesian Revue Show; deluxe motor coach transportation - $90/person…WAITING LIST AVAILABLE — contact Delores, 718-379-2176. August 23 (Sun.) – September 4 (Sat.) - Scandinavia and Russia on Royal Caribbean’s Jewel of the Sea – 13 days/12 nights – ports of call include Harwich, England; Copenhagen, Denmark; Stockholm, Sweden; Helsinki, Finland; St. Petersburg, Russia; Tallinn, Estonia; and Gothenburg, Sweden – Documents will be given 30 days prior to departure at the “Meet & Greet” gathering (date & location to be announced) — contact Jeanne – 718-379-3742. 2011 SAVE T H E DAT E January 19 - 29, 2011 – “No-Fly” Cruise Winter Escape; 11 days/10 nights; depart from New York via Deluxe Motor Coach w/overnight stops; arriving in Charleston (SC) to board the ship to Key West (FL); Nassau & Freeport (Bahamas); returning with overnight stops; pricing to be announced; trip insurance optional (recommended); $125 deposit and a registration form due together for each person travelling — BOOK A.S.A.P., limited categories available at the Group rate; 2nd payment ($500) due August 1; Final payment due Oct. 1st – contact Jeanne – —Delor es Deb n a m 718-379-3742.

Einstein Cancer Fund Tuesday, July 13th — Showboat Casino Time of pick-up: 8 a.m. starting at Einstein Loop, followed by Asch Loop and Dreiser Loop. Tuesday, August 10th – The Sands Casino. Cost person is $27 Casino free slot play to be posted in our next article. Annual Raffle Luncheon — Saturday, September 25 at the Seashore Restaurant on City Island. Cost per person is $48. You will receive raffle tickets for the gift drawings hoping that everyone will be a sure winner. The entrée choices are with all the trim-

mings are as follows: shrimp scampi, filet of sole, fried shrimps, veal cutlet parmesan, or prime rib roast of beef and dessert. Please join us. Everyone is welcomed for all our trips and events. If you cannot reach us during the course of the day, please call us in the evening. For all of the above events or trips call: Mildred at 718-320-0288; Loretta, 718671-2958; or Lydia at 718-671-3005. For memorial cards, please call Loretta also. Good health and healings are wished to —Lydia Rua s all.

Goose Island Senior Citizens Wednesday, July 14—Bingo Game will be held in Room 39 at 1:30 p.m. Admission is $2. Everyone is welcome. Refreshments. Thursday, July 15—Platzi Brauhaus, N.Y. A great day for all. Plenty of food, fun. and games, and music and dancing. Price is $56 (fifty six dollars). Pick-up time is 8:30 a.m. at our 3 usual bus stops—Einstein Center, Asch Loop (back of library) and Dreiser Loop. Tuesday, July 27—Going to Atlantic City, Showboat Casino. Price is $27, rebate is $27 slot play. Pick-up time is 8 a.m. at our 3 usual bus stops. Also enjoy the Boardwalk and by the Ocean Breeze. Thursday, November 11—Seashore

Restaurant. Price is $50 (fifty dollars) for everyone. Seven to choose from—shrimp scampi, fried shrimps, filet of sole,baked salmon, Rosemary chicken, veal cutlet parmigiana and prime beef. Also wine and soda on table, dessert and coffee, tea. Chinese Auction will be held in September 16. Please bring your unwanted gifts. Also their will be no luncheon in September. See Ann or Mary for more information, or come to 135 Einstein Center, Room 39, or call 718-379-9613. Get well wishes are sent to Ann. Good health to all. —Ma r y P illa

Co-op City Jewish Center We are located at 900 Co-op City Blvd., Bronx, New York 10475. Saturday services are continuing thanks to those people who attend. Please try to attend whenever possible. We would like to remind our members and any Jewish people in Co-op City looking for a conservative synagogue, we are still here, and all are welcome. Take a Saturday and come to services when you can.

Frieda will be in the office Monday and Wednesday from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. if anyone wants to drop off their donations or dues. Plans for the High Holy Days are set. Rabbi Pamela Barmash and Cantor Jerry Schneider will be with us again this year. For information regarding the Synagogue or questions, please get in touch with Frieda —Fr ieda Epstein at 718-671-3679.

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Reflections by Rabbi Solomon I. Berl Spiritual Leader of Young Israel Synagogue General Stanley McChrystal’s dismissal as Commander of the U.S. forces in Afghanistan for making incendiary statements, not only about the war in Afghanistan, but also about officials in the Obama administration, shows a severe lack of respect, bears stark resemblance to the Helen Thomas incident, in which the former White House correspondent was videotaped saying that Jews in Israel should “get the hell out of Palestine” and return to Poland and Germany. It was only about 48 hours before the heat generated by her statements brought about her resignation after a five-decade career. In an age where media technology

brings us news as it happens, thoughts and statements that only a decade ago, might have been withheld from the public, or at least filtered, become popular conversation in minutes. Public officials are now, more than ever before, held accountable for their actions and statements. This transparency and immediacy serves the public well. Officials must effectively adapt to better represent the people. They are forced to learn that running one’s mouth with incendiary, unprofessional, often offensive statements just won’t cut it. It is one example of the media holding a microscope to our leaders, for the better of everyone.

Young Israel of Co-op City Young Israel of Co-op City (lower level of the Dreiser Loop Shopping Center) is a house of worship that opens its doors every morning from 6:00 a.m. - 7:30 a.m. Anyone who wishes to start the daily routine with prayers during which our spiritual leaders Rabbi Solomon I. Berl, offers a brief Bible teaching is welcome. Every evening at 20 minutes before sunset and for one hour thereafter, the Synagogue is open for evening prayers and a brief religious message from Rabbi Solomon I. Berl.

On Friday evening, Sabbath services begin at 7 p.m. Saturday morning services start at 9:00 a.m. Rabbi Berl delivers his sermon at 10:30 a.m. The Rabbi’s class on the Ethics of Our Fathers begins at 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.

Co-op City Jewish Community Council The Co-op City Jewish Community Council is pleased to sponsor a trip to the Jewish Museum on Thursday, July 15. Among other wonderful exhibits, the Jewish Museum is hosting a fascinating look at the work of Margret and H.A. Rey, the creators of the beloved “Curious George” children’s books, who narrowly escaped Nazi-occupied Paris on their bicycles. A bus will meet us at 10:30 a.m. in

front of the deli in Dreiser Loop, and we will return by 3 p.m. You may bring a lunch to eat on the bus, or purchase food at the museum’s restaurant. The cost will be $5, payable in advance or on the day of the trip. Please call the Council (718) 3201234 or come into Room 18 of the Dreiser Community Center during office hours (95, Mon. to Fri.) to reserve a seat on the bus. —Lynn Levine

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Traditional Synagogue The Traditional Synagogue of Co-op City, Young Israel of Baychester, Section 5 at 115 Einstein Loop, welcomes you to pray with them. Tel. (718) 379-6920. Not e: NEW office hours are on Thursday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and on Sunday, during the summer when we have Bingo scheduled, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Candle lighting on Friday July 16, is before 7:20 p.m. Shabbos ends today, Saturday July 10, at 9:18 p.m. We recite Havdallah (The Recital over the Wine) at the end of Shabbos. Mincha services on Saturday, July 10 are at 7:00 p.m. The Community is always welcome to attend our various functions and enjoy a great day of fun and friendship. Rabbi Kronengold is encouraging you all to attend his most informative classes. The evening class will take place at 7:15 p.m. The topic for this week is “Study of Chapter 1-PIRKEI AVOT - “Love Work, Hate Authority.” Coming Events Saturday, July 10-Services are at 9 a.m. The parsha is M atot -M asei. Sunday, July 11 – Sisterhood sponsors a fun afternoon of Bingo. The cost is $3.00/person. Refreshments are included. Sunday, July 18 – Join the Synagogue as they sponsor a cool afternoon of Bingo. The cost is $3.00 per person and includes refreshments and noshes. See you there! Monday, July 19 – Erev Tisha B’av- We will have Evening Services in the Shule at

8:25 p.m. The Fast begins at 8:23 p.m. Tuesday, July 20 is a fast day. It is the Fast of Av. You may travel on this holiday so that you may attend services at another synagogue for the morning services. The Fast ends at 9:02 p.m. Monday, August 2 – The Men’s Clu b has planned a trip to the Showboa t Hotel & Casino in Atlantic City. Plan ahead! The cost is $27/person with a $30 slot play. For reservations call Marty at (718) 671-7809, Gary at (718) 671-8424 or Bruce at (718) 320-2234. Sunday, August 8 - Sisterhood Bingo. Sunday August 22 – Synagogue Bingo. Please Note – All Bingos start at 1:30 p.m. Good and Welfare Happy Birthday and Anniversary greetings to all who are celebrating during the month of July. The officers, Members of Traditional Synagogue offer their thoughts for a speedy recovery to Ann Schlanger who had a triple by-pass and a valve replacement. Our thoughts are with you for a complete recovery. Ann is a member of Sisterhood and a dear friend of the shul. Hope to see you back soon. We are so pleased to welcome back to Traditional Synagogue for the High Holidays, Cantor Oscar Berry. He has a beautiful voice and will enhance the festivities. Dues for 2010 ar e n ow in or d er ! Please! Support the Synagogue. We need your help NOW. All donations are gratefully accepted. Thank you. Shalom! Mir iam E velyn Ber lofsky —M

Men’s Club Traditional Synagogue The Men’s Club will be running an Atlantic City trip to SHOWBOAT CASINO on Monday, August 2. We chose Monday to avoid the homecoming shore traffic encounter on most Sunday nights in the summer. CO ST: $27 per person with a $30 slot play use any machine or table. We provide a free snack going, play games, and on the return trip, we show a movie.

For reservations, call Marty (718) 6717809, Gary (718) 671-8424, or Bruce (718) 320-2234. Pick-up st ops: Einstein Loop 7:45 a.m.; Asch Loop 8:00 a.m., Dreiser Loop 8:05 a.m. Everyone is invited to all our functions. We hope you will join us. Shalom! Br uce G it elson —B

Co-op City Jewish Center Sisterhood We are located at 900 Co-op City Blvd., Bronx, NY 10475. Monday game days will continue as usual for your pleasure. There is always room for new players: Canasta, Mahjong, Rummy-O, etc.

For a $3 donation, you can enjoy company and refreshments. We are hoping to meet new players and members. You may call Frieda for any other information at (718) 671-3679. —Frieda Epstein

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Church of the New Vision Pastor Anne L. Palmore and the congregation of New Vision Church extend a warm and friendly welcome to everyone to worship with us every Sunday at 8:00 a.m. or 11:00 a.m. We are a church where inspirational messages from the Word of God, the Bible, are delivered every Sunday morning. The church is designed to meet the spiritual needs of our community by offering anointed singing and preaching, and a general atmosphere of Christian love and friendly hospitality.

We also invite the youth of our 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. Prayer Service takes place every Wednesday from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. followed by Bible Teaching from 8:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Be with us to learn the truth from the Word of God. List of Programs and Events Adult Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. to

Building 24 Association Hi, neighbors!!! Well, six months have passed and we can only say that “We are still neighbors.” Association members - not so many. BUT, we are looking forward to the Fall to upgrade that position. Along with your summer vacation, plan to join our Association to fill out the last six of this year. PROMISE!!! Som e Su mmer Tips: ADULTS - You who have or take care of small children (2-4 yrs. old) try to keep them in front of you as you enter or leave the building. These toddlers have a tendency to wander into the elevators or stand by the doors and cannot be seen by people entering the building. These are observations made by neighbors. ALSO, do not let them play on the grass in front or the rear of our building. The geese have claimed these spots as their feeding grounds. TEENAGERS & OTHERS who have not learned that the BENCHES are for sitting

NOT sitting on the rear and putting your FEET on the seats. Remember, your female family members sit on the benches and I am sure you would not want their clothes to be soiled by your inconsiderate actions. THANKS. We want to thank and give a shout-out to Mr. Plummer for upgrading our surrounding areas. Our garden in the rear of the building gives you an uplift when you get off the bus. The front garden is just as comforting to see. PLEASE, PLEASE DO NOT PICK THE FLOWERS. Well, after giving some summer tips, enjoy your summer in your own manner. We hope your living here in Co-op City is what you want for upscale living. ENJOY, ENJOY, ENJOY. OOPS! I forgot to wish you a Happy 4th, and Happy Birthday to July, August and September cooperators. —C elest ine With ey

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Come join New Vision’s Partners in Reading Program every Sunday from 1:40 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Students in Grades 1 to 8 enjoy, explore, and improve reading through small groups and reading partners. Parents, we encourage you to bring your children to benefit from this free program taught by trained professionals. Church of New Vision is located at 135 Einstein Loop, Room #33, Bronx, NY 10475; Telephone: (718) 671-8746 or (718) 320-0409. —C a r ole H a q u e

Harvest Restoration Ministries Pastors Anthony and Andrée Davis, co-founders of Harvest Restoration Ministries, Inc., extend to you a warm invitation to come and worship with us. We are a community oriented nondenominational church that preaches and teaches the Bible in an exegetical style. Our focus is to teach members of the ministry to use biblical doctrines in a practical sense to be a blessing to both the home and the community. It is our desire to be a church that is “relevant” in affecting society and culture, by raising up not merely “members” but “leaders” and “agents of change.” We want to empower you to take control of your life and sphere of influence through the power of God’s Word. Pastor Anthony Davis is currently participating in a mentoring program called “A Covering” under the tutelage of

Bishop Noel Jones of the City of Refuge in Gardena, California. This mentoring program is an effort on the part of Pastor Davis to enhance the ministry through his partnership with Bishop Jones and bring a spirit of excellence to the community. Please come and visit our ministry and take advantage of the wonderful insight that is being shared. God bless!! We m eet a t : 177 Dreiser Loop Community Center, Room 10. Order of Services Sunday school – 11:30 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship – 12:00 p.m. Wednesday night Bible Study – 7:30 p.m. Family night – 7:30 (on selected Fridays) Children’s Church – every 2nd Sunday of every month Communion – every 1st Sunday of every month —P a st or Ant h on y Da vis

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S TY L I S H D E C O R A T O R S 3314 White Plains Rd. • Bronx, NY 10467

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

CLASSIFIED AD FORM

Painting

Over 20 words, $6 plus 30¢ for each additional word. $2.40 per line for bold type (3 words max.) Display Classified: $8.00 per column inch.

A-1 PAINTING PLUS

Fee is payable in advance. No exceptions. No refunds. Checks or Money Orders ONLY payable to Co-op City Times must accompany ad. (We will no longer accept cash.)

SENIORS’ SPECIAL PRICES!!!

Deadline is MONDAY at 3 P.M., except when there is a holiday, in which case the deadline is moved up one day or as announced. Classifieds advertising the sale of land, homes, or

Floor Stripped & Refinished • Wallpaper & Panel Removal • Minor Repairs • Bi-fold Door Repair We Save You $$$!!!

Call Bill

FREE!

ESTIMATE!

apartments outside Co-op City or advertising businesses operating within homes in Co-op City cannot be accepted. No blind ads accepted.

PRINT YOUR AD HERE CLEARLY. Attach sheet if needed. Use Pen or Typewriter. CATEGORY (Required):

718.320.5270

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Pigeon Problems

HIGH SECURITY LOCKS

THE ORIGINAL — NEW & IMPROVED

PIGEON GUARD

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

OVER 17 YEARS OF GUARANTEED SATISFACTION

High Quality Labor For a Low Price!

Call Mike at: 718-974-1290

Professional Window Cleaning • FAST RELIABLE SERVICE

Rates: $6 for 20 words or less

BATHROOM/KITCHEN — LOW, LOW PRICES (Paint included)

Licensed and Bonded

Serving Co-op City for over 25 years. “When you see me, You’ll know me.” 7/31 Call Anytime • Seven Days A Week

914.423.1773

CUSTOM COLOR

HANDYMAN

Locksmith

Anything Non-Hazardous

Building Management Companies Welcome to Enquire!

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SPRING IS COMING! DOES YOUR HOME NEED A TOUCH-UP? IF SO, CALL ME, JOHN RUSS 646-234-1676. I SPECIALIZE IN PAINTING, HOWEVER, I DO IT ALL. 7/17

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

GEORGE’S CLEAN WINDOWS

NEW

RIVERBAY APPROVED 3 YEAR GUARANTEE

PLASTIC NETTINGS

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

NO FISHING LINES or STRINGS CALL

Ron: 718.671.3697

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Co-op City Times / July 10, 2010