Co-op City Times 07/16/11 by Co-op City Times

Vol. 46 No. 29

Saturday, July 16, 2011

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Installation of Airlock water Board approves new contract valves nearly complete; annual for painting and plastering work savings of $1.4 million expected in Co-op City BY BILL STUTTIG Technicians for Green Energy Management (GEM) have successfully installed new state-of-the art Airlock water valves in 12 of Co-op City’s 13 pump rooms and the early estimates on the projected savings on the community’s water bills seems to be right on target, it was reported to management earlier this week. John Morra, Director of Project Development for GEM, met with management officials earlier this week to provide an update on the installation and projected savings and said that his company estimated a 14% savings in the volume of water counted by the city’s water meter in Building 4, one of the first buildings to be served by the new valve. Riverbay’s Director of Finance, Peter Merola, confirmed that Riverbay’s own findings confirm approximately the same figures. He said if those same savings project out over the other buildings in Coop City, this would mean an annual savings of approximately $2.7 million in the community’s water bills, with savings increasing in future years as water and sewer charges from the City of New York increase as expected. In February of this year, the Riverbay Board of Directors unanimously approved a contract between Riverbay and GEM for the energy management company to provide and install Airlock water valves in

each of the community’s pump rooms. The last valve is expected to be installed within the next coming few days, according to the Riverbay Construction Department, and then all of Riverbay’s buildings will be hooked up. The installation of the valves comes at no cost to Riverbay, but the agreement calls for Riverbay to split the savings produced by the valves evenly with the energy management company. In the case of this year’s projected savings, estimated to be approximately $2.7 million, GEM will receive a payment from Riverbay for half that amount once those savings are realized. Merola emphasized in an interview with the Co-op City Times that those payments will be made only after the savings are realized based on the actual reduction of water usage as billed by the New York City in each quarterly billing cycle. Payments will not be based on savings estimates from GEM or Riverbay, but only savings that are actually realized based on the difference in the bills from New York City from the last billing cycle before the valves were installed. Sharply increasing water and sewer bills has been a worsening financial hardship on this community over the past several years forcing Riverbay and the shareholders to pay approximately $9 million (Continued on page 4)

New York City to plant an additional 500 trees around the new Greenway BY BILL STUTTIG When the new north sector Greenway opens up in total next Spring, it will be much greener and shadier than its earlier version. The New York Restorations Project, through its Million Trees NYC Initiative, recently agreed to donate an additional 500 trees to Co-op City to be planted around the new Greenway. Riverbay Ombudsman Joe Boiko, who negotiated the new agreement for the additional trees, said that he expects the trees to begin being planted sometime in late September and the planting of the 500 additional trees project should be completed a few weeks after that. To date, the Million Trees NYC Initiative has donated more than 1800 trees to the community over the last three years. They have been planted in green spaces throughout the community, including the restored Section 5 Greenway and in smaller green spaces throughout Sections 1 through 4. Co-op City’s largest green space, the

north sector Greenway, has been closed since 2003, when the simultaneous closure of five of the community’s eight garages forced Riverbay to pave over the space to make room for some of the thousands of displaced cars. Riverbay stopped using the Greenway for parking last year and the black top was ripped up. At the south end of the Greenway, a new ballfield was installed; in recent weeks, a new stage area was constructed and crews are now placing top soil at the north end of the Greenway in one of the last phases of the project before final seeding. When the weather cools down in early autumn, the Building and Grounds Department will hydro-seed the recently prepared grounds and the hope is that the Greenway will be ready for widespread public use by the spring of 2012. When the Greenway is finally and completely reopened, it will include 500 trees that were not part of the original (Continued on page 4)

BY ROZAAN BOONE At its meeting on Wednesday night, the Riverbay Board approved a new three year contract for Atlas Restoration Corporation to continue providing painting & plastering work in Co-op City, resulting in savings of approximately $700,000 per year. Atlas, one of 23 contractors submitting proposals, was the lowest responsible bidder, according to Resolution 11-48, and has been providing painting and plastering in both occupied and unoccupied apartments, fire apartments, public spaces and bathrooms in Co-op City for the past 3 years under its previous contract with Riverbay Corporation. While Atlas President Dimitrios Tsoumas stated in a memo to management this week that he and Painters DC9 are “in the process of negotiating a wage scale that will accommodate Riverbay and Atlas Restoration Corporation,” Riverbay Corporation is not involved in the bargaining process between DC9 and Atlas. According to management, an outside contractor provides major benefits to Riverbay and the people of Co-op City,

since when work has to be redone or corrected, there is no additional charge which would be the case if Riverbay directly employed in-house union employees. Riverbay Corporation does, however, employ six DC9 union painters, management noted, directly employed by the corporation who only plaster and paint the common areas of the buildings such as the hallways, stairwells and basement areas. “This agreement with the union has been in place for over three years now,” said Riverbay’s General Manager Vernon Cooper. “The proposed new service contract with Atlas does not affect these six men in any way.” For its part, Atlas’ collective bargaining agreement with DC9 expired some time ago, however, the company is currently in negotiations with the union for a new contract for its DC9 employees. In terms of productivity, management reported, Atlas has more flexibility in managing its staffing since it can bring in (Continued on page 4)

HUD update Plea se see pa ge 6 for t he fir st b i-week ly up da t e fr om Wells Fa r go of t he ongoing negot ia tion s wit h HUD a bout a loa n gua r a nt ee for Co-op C it y.

Police seek suspect in sexual assaults at Baychester Avenue footbridge BY JIM ROBERTS Public Safety patrols have been increased at the Baychester Avenue footbridge and officials are calling for immediate safety improvements there following sexual assaults against three teenage women. Police are seeking a suspect, described as a male black, aged between 22 and 28, about 5’6” tall and weighing approximately 160 to 180 pounds. The NYPD is seeking the public’s assistance to identity the suspect wanted in connection with the sexual assault pattern that began on Saturday, Sept. 18, 2011 at approximately 8:45 in the morning when a suspect sexually assaulted a 19-year-old female on the Baychester Avenue footbridge, which is

located at Baychester Avenue and 222 Street that crosses over the New England Thruway near Truman High School. Two similar attacks then occurred on the footbridge last month, believed to be carried out by the same man. On Saturday, June 4, at 8:40 a.m., a man attempted to sexually assault another 19-yearold female on the footbridge and then 19 days later, on Thursday, June 23 a little after 4 p.m., another 19-year-old female was sexually assaulted on the footbridge. The Co-op City Department of Public Safety has increased patrols on (Continued on page 2)

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the Co-op City side of the footbridge area throughout the day and night “We have stepped up patrols in the area because a lot of cooperators and visitors to the community utilize this footbridge,” said Chief Frank Apollo of the Public Safety Department. “Our detective squad is also being utilized in this effort to curtail this criminal activity and assist the New York City Police Department to make an apprehension of the suspect.” The staircase on the Co-op City side of the bridge and the landing at the top are clear of weeds and trees, but the pathway to the other side of the Thruway is overgrown with weeds and trees and the lights are out, creating a dangerous area where an attacker is shielded from view. “This is a death trap waiting to happen,” said City Council Member Larry Seabrook at a press conference held on July 14 at the footbridge. “Somebody is going to be seriously hurt here and we’re demanding that these lights must be replaced. “We’re demanding that cameras be placed on the upper lights. That’s a part of the Thruway Authority’s jurisdiction, and we’re demanding that these weeds that are six feet tall be cut down immediately so we can have a clear view and see that people will have a safe opportunity to get on this footbridge and get to their destination. We demand this because that’s what we deserve

as taxpayers,” Seabrook said. “We will be sending a letter to the Mayor addressing the issue and we would like a response and this remediation done within ten days.” Riverbay General Manager Vernon Cooper, who echoed Seabrook’s call for an immediate correction of the safety issues at the footbridge, said the unsafe condition is an example of the ongoing difficulty experienced by Riverbay’s management in getting the city and the state to care for their properties around Co-op City. “Part of the problem in dealing with the various agencies is that no one wants to take responsibility for the conditions that exist,” Cooper said at the press conference. “It’s not clearly defined as to who is responsible for cutting the weeds and trees that you see here along the footbridge. It appears that it should be the state Thruway Authority but oftentimes, agencies don’t take responsibility and there’s a bit of finger pointing that goes on and nothing gets done.” Cooper said Riverbay officials are continuing to find out which outside government agencies to hold accountable for maintaining conditions around Co-op City. “We’ve had a series of meetings this year with various city and state agencies about this very thing and this is indicative about the same problem that we’re having throughout Co-op City regarding the proper-

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City Council Member Larry Seabrook (left), Co-op City Public Safety Chief Frank Apollo (Center) and Riverbay General Manager Vernon Cooper discuss the dangerous condition at the Baychester Avenue footbridge during a press conference on July 14. Photo by Jim Roberts

ty that is the responsibility of the city and the state of New York to maintain,” said Cooper. Anyone with information in regards to the sexual attacks on young women is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800577-TIPS (8477). The public can also submit their tips by logging onto the Crime Stoppers website at

WWW.NYPDCRIMESTOPPERS.COM or by texting their tips to 274637 (CRIMES), then enter TIP577. All calls are strictly confidential. In addition, members of the public can contact Det. Daryl Sims of the Bronx Special Victims Squad directly at (718) 378-8869.

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2nd Combing ty Blood p Cinext Co-oDrive Get ready for Jazz with Jan Parker Jan Parker will return to Co-op City on August 23 when JazzMobile makes a stop on the Section Five Greenway (behind Building 33), sponsored by the Black Forum of Co-op City. Show time is 7 p.m., so bring your blankets and enjoy jazz under the stars.

Harvest Home Farmers’ Market returns to Co-op City The Harvest Home Farmers’ Market has returned to Co-op City. This year, the market is located in the park on Aldrich Street adjacent to the Fire House, between the hours of 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. each consecutive Saturday until November 19. As in the past, residents will be able to buy the freshest fruits, vegetables, and other products at the Harvest Home Farmers’ Market. Unfortunately, due to a transportation failure, the fruit vendor was unable to make the market last weekend, however, he is scheduled to be there this week. Please come out and support the vendors who travel long distances to make their produce available to the community. WIC & Seniors’ Farmer’s Market coupons are accepted.

National Night Out/Movie under Stars On Tuesday, August 2, Riverbay Corporation, in collaboration with the 45th Precinct, will host its National Night Out activities on the Section 5 Greenway starting at 7 p.m., to be followed by Movie Under the Stars featuring Iron Man 2 at 9 p.m., sponsored by Assemblyman Michael Benedetto. Resources and giveaways will be available.

Free tennis this summer The Co-op City Tennis Club has begun its summer program offering free tennis instruction and play for children ages 6 to 18. The program is offered on the outdoor tennis courts located behind Truman HS, Monday to Friday, between 9 a.m. and noon. The program runs through the end of August and serves children of all playing levels and experience. Registration is offered onsite each day. For more information, please call 718-671-4437.

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Co-op City’s ‘Pigeon Man’ keeps dirty birds off terraces BY JIM ROBERTS For many shareholders, a terrace is a chance to enjoy the outdoors without leaving home and a place to take in the wonderful views available to Co-op City residents. But there is one creature of nature that can turn terraces into nothing but trouble – those annoying pigeons. “Especially for older people who aren’t able to get out very much, the only way they can get some fresh air regularly is the terrace,” says Ron Seaborn, known to many in the community as “The Pigeon Man.” “But if the pigeons own the terrace, you don’t ever get out,” Seaborn says. “With my pigeon guard, you’ve just taken back your terrace. The pigeons are no longer living rent free on your terrace.” Seaborn, a regular advertiser in the Co-op City Times, is the only Riverbay-approved vendor authorized to install pigeon guards in Co-op City. The longtime Bronx resident, who worked for IBM for 25 years and in the New York City schools as a psychologist for seven, developed his system nearly 20 years ago to help out his mother. “The whole story started with my mother, Arthelia,” Seaborn says. “I used to go to visit her when she lived on Donizetti Place, and when she was in her seventies, she would sit in the kitchen where the little window looks right out on the terrace and she would shoo the pigeons away. ‘These

Ron Seaborn, Co-op City’s “Pigeon Man,” installs his Pigeon Guard system (above) on terraces for shareholders tired of nesting pigeons that create a mess. The sheer plastic wire mesh keeps the birds out and lets residents enjoy being outdoors. Photo by Ron Seaborn

damn pigeons – you’ve got to keep them moving,’ she would tell me.” Seaborn started tinkering with some ideas and developed a system that used fishing line to screen off his mother’s terrace from the pigeons. Word spread and he was hired by other residents to build his pigeon guards on their terraces. Today, Seaborn installs a sheer plastic mesh instead of fishing line around the ter-

race opening from the top of the railing to the ceiling that doesn’t interfere with the visibility of anyone looking out over the terrace. Mesh is also used to seal off the gaps in the walls below the railing as well. The mesh he uses now is more durable than the fishing line he started out using years ago. (Continued on page 5)

Assemblyman Benedetto announces winners of 5th Annual Co-op City Scholarship Competition New York State scholarship has expanded to Assemblyman Michael R. five awards due to the addition Benedetto recently announced of contributions from the 2011 Co-op City Congressman Joseph Crowley, Scholarship winners—Mary Borough President Ruben Diaz, Addawoo, Jenessi De Los Jr., the Riverbay Corporation Santos, Brianna Hamilton, and McCall’s Funeral Home. Justin Long-Moton and Taina With the continued participaLugo. tion of the entire Co-op City community, it is hoped that the This was an especially number of scholarships will competitive year with increase in future years. The dozens of students from Assemblyman extends his around Co-op City apply- (L-R) Rev. Robert Smith, Michelle Sajous, Jenessi de los Santos, Vonda Johnson, Justin Long-Moton, Assemblyman Benedetto, Deputy deepest gratitude to all sponsors ing for the scholarship. Borough President Aurelia Greene, Taina Lugo, Brianna Hamilton and of the Co-op City Scholarship. With so many deserving James Alston. Additionally, Assemblyman applicants to consider, the Benedetto would like to thank the Scholarship Committee devoted consid- Education, Assemblyman Benedetto is comScholarship Screening Committee members erable time to choosing its finalists for mitted to making the dream of a college eduwho dedicated their time and energies to the final step in the review process. In the cation a reality for our students. making the entire process a success: Lorraine end, Mary Addawoo, Jenessi De Los “I am very concerned at how expensive Alexander, Vernon Cooper, Michael Santos, Brianna Hamilton, Justin Long- college is becoming for many of our students Moton and Taina Lugo were chosen for and their families,” said Assemblyman Horowitz, Vonda Johnson, and Reverend Dr. their outstanding academic achievement Benedetto, “ and I am always excited at the Robert Smith. The Co-op City Scholarship Fund is dedand demonstrated commitment to our opportunity of offering scholarship opportuicated to fostering the education of deserving community. nities to our students.” As a former teacher and member of the The Co-op City Scholarship began with Co-op City residents who have shown the Assembly Committee on Education, as well two awards provided by Assemblyman academic ability to move on to higher educaas being Chair of the Legislative Task Force Benedetto and Co-op City resident Rose tion and who also have a demonstrated comon Skills Development and Career Kaufman. Over the past several years, the mitment to community service.

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plans, planted largely around the inside perimeter of the massive space. The new trees will include a variety of tree species including white ash, willow oak, Colorado blue spruce, black tupelo, silver maple and eastern red cedar. Boiko said the request has been made to add blossoming cherry trees as well to add to the community’s already existing inventory of these trees. Boiko said that the trees will be planted in early autumn under the supervision of the New York Restoration Project and its Million Trees NYC Initiative and in consultation with the new Greenway’s designers, di Domenico and Partners. Boiko said that the city has agreed to pick up the expense of the trees and any additional consultation from the Greenway’s designers. The Million Trees NYC Initiative is an ambitious program launched by Mayor Michael Bloomberg to have more than a

million new trees planted throughout New York City over the next decade. Over the last three years, Co-op City has been a big part of that plan. A spokesperson for the New York Restoration Project, overseers of the tree program, said that Co-op City was the first private community in New York City to receive large scale shipments of trees in connection with the Initiative. He said that Co-op City’s status as a state supervised housing community allowed for it to qualify for the grant, making the shipments of trees possible. The planting of more than two thousand trees here is an ambitious plan that started in 2008 when officials from the city’s Parks Department and the New York Restoration Project met with Riverbay management and directors early in 2008 and outlined its hopes for planting the new trees. A representative of di Domenico and

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Partners, the landscape designer contracted by Riverbay to design Co-op City’s restored Greenways, said that additional trees, many of which were not included in the original Greenway designs conceived three years ago, will have many benefits for the residents of the community. Aside from the obvious aesthetic beauty of the trees, he said, a large number of trees added to the site will significantly reduce the presence of carbon dioxide and increase the presence of oxygen. The trees will also reduce the heat island effect common to most urban areas dominated by asphalt and concrete and instead provide greater protection from the heat of the summer by increasing shaded areas and reducing the overall temperatures throughout the community by creating a summer micro climate in the community’s newly enhanced green park areas. He said the additional trees and plants will also help

naturally restore the area’s ecology. In 2008, George Torres, the Bronx Borough Director for Latino Outreach for the Mayor’s Community Affairs Unit, was one of the first to bring the opportunities in Co-op City to the city’s attention. Torres, a Section 5 resident, said he knew that plans for the restoration of the Greenways were already in place, but he realized the possibility for the inventory of trees to be increased if the city was willing to donate the trees and bring a different variety of trees into the equation. Parks and Restoration Project officials have said that additional tree plantings have many advantages for a community like Coop City, including reduced energy costs, increased property values, reduced air pollutants, reduced flooding and erosion, lower summertime temperatures, creating a more beautiful environment, and encouraging greater pride in the community.

ings in the actual water volume being recorded by the city’s water meters installed. Riverbay is billed directly according to the volume of water going into each building. As the GEM technicians explained, the Airlock water valves compresses the water and significantly reduces the percentage of air in the water as it passes through the meter, thereby reducing the volume of the water as it is recorded by the meter. At the open Board meeting in February, Airlock technicians assured shareholders and Board directors that their system will not result in any diminished water pressure in homes. Riverbay technicians, who have been independently testing the effectiveness of the valves over the past several months, confirmed that the recently installed devices have had no effect on water pressure. The contract between Riverbay and

GEM for use of the Airlock valves is for five years. At the meeting earlier this week with management, GEM’s director of project development revealed that his company is entering into similar agreements for Airlock installation with several leading hotels chains. In marketing materials, GEM states that it “provides energy-saving technologies under long-term, fixed-price contracts. GEM provides and installs, on a turnkey basis, technology which should reduce, by between 50-70%, their monthly electric and other energy costs and reduce, by between 15-30%, their monthly water and sewer costs. GEM captures a significant portion of this benefit over the life of the contract, in exchange for providing the equipment, maintenance, management and technical expertise.”

over the life of the contract. “Atlas has assured us that they will attempt to negotiate a new collective bargaining agreement with DC9 for the painters working here at Riverbay that are under their employ,” said Cooper. “In fact, Atlas reported that they have already submitted an offer to DC9 to pay the painters at the rate of $25 per hour plus benefits and have further extended the courtesy of letting them continue to work at their current wage scale while they negotiate with the union to come to a mutual fair agreement.” Resolution 11-48, which was introduced by Director Rev. Dr. Calvin E. Owens and seconded by Director Bill Gordon, states

that the proposed contract with Atlas is for a not to exceed amount of $10M over the three years of the new contract. In addition to Directors Owens and Gordon, other Directors voting to approve the resolution for the new Atlas contract are Board President Helen Atkins, Eleanor Bailey, Tony Illis, Othelia Jones, Al Shapiro and Khalil Abdul-Wahhab. Directors Bernard Cylich, Leah Graham, Daryl Johnson and Andrea Leslie did not vote to approve the resolution. Director Francine Jones abstained; Director Raymond Tirado was absent for the vote and Director Evelyn Santiago was absent.

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more in water and sewer charges than it did just four three years ago. According to Merola’s figures, in the fiscal year 2006/2007, the community’s water and sewer expenses were $7.6 million. In 2010, that expense increased to $15.5 million and the forecast cost for the fiscal year 2010/2011 is a whopping $18.5 million, a 243% increase in just four years, according to Merola. By fiscal year 2012/2013, those costs are estimated to rise to approximately $19.3 million. The overwhelming bulk of the community’s water usage comes from the residential buildings. For example, in 2010, of the $15.5 million charged by the city for water and sewer usage, $14.7 million of that was for residential use. With the skyrocketing costs becoming an increasingly overwhelming financial burden for the community, management over the

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last few years has sought ways to reduce the community’s water usage including asking residents to conserve, wherever possible. Last year, Riverbay entered into a previous contract with GEM to install new energy efficient lighting in each of the community eight garages, a project which will mean $2.5 million in electrical savings for the community over the next ten years. During negotiations over that agreement, Riverbay discovered information about GEM’s development of the Airlock water valve. At an Open Board meeting on February 9th of this year, technicians from GEM explained the concept to the Board and more than 200 shareholders in attendance that evening. The Board voted unanimously that night to enter into a contract to have installation done in all the community’s pump rooms after it was revealed that a test valve was producing a 15% sav(Continued from page 1)

bring in additional painters on site when the workload increases and it can also reduce staff when it decreases, an option Riverbay would not have if it was forced to rely completely on in-house painters and plasterers. Also, management stated, if Riverbay had to stock required materials in-house, additional labor costs would be incurred due to the existing Central Stores staff not being able to handle the volume, a problem eliminated by hiring a contractor such as Atlas. Plus, unlike Atlas, Riverbay would not be able to purchase paint, plaster and other materials at the same lower rates provided to a large contractor which not only purchases for Riverbay, but for other sites throughout

the city, with the result that Co-op City is free of a significant additional cost. “With respect to this new contract, Atlas was the lowest qualified bidder at $3,093,700 per year for a 3 year contract,” said Cooper. “Given the housing company’s financial condition, coupled with the fact that the collective bargaining agreement between Atlas and DC9 expired more than two years ago, the contractor’s proposed rates of $3,093,700 per year is less than union rates.” Cooper pointed out that the rates proposed by Atlas will save the Riverbay Corporation approximately $700,000 per year for each of the three years of the contract, for a total savings of $2.1 million

increased for short term parking to 25 cents for 15 minutes, thereby making the new rate $1 per hour. Long-term metered spaces will be increased to $8 a day.

In addition, beginning on Monday, September 19, all remaining single-space parking meters will be replace with muni-meters. A schedule of this work in each area will be released later.

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Pigeon Man “Residents have told us that his guards do the job to keep the pigeons out,” said Riverbay Ombudsman Joe Boiko. “He’s the only company that we know of right now that uses material that is approved by the manufacturer of the protective coating on the terraces that will not damage the surface or void the warranty.” The installation process takes two or three hours for two days to allow the

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industrial construction glue to dry properly. The glue has been approved by the vendor who installed the new terraces and won’t harm the terrace surfaces. The price ranges from $380 to $480 depending on the size and style of the terrace and discounts are available for senior citizens. Pigeons love terraces because they provide a safe place to nest and care for their young. “They nest right on your

terrace in the corner or in stuff that is accumulated on the terrace,” Seaborn says. “They get under anything and they’re very quiet when they’re nesting because they are protecting the young so people don’t generally see them. But then you have to go clean up or you see the nest. Once they start nesting on your terrace, they’re homers, so they come back every year.” After Seaborn installs his Pigeon Guard,

the mess and smell of the pigeons disappears and residents have their terraces back. “The most common reaction afterwards is that people tell me they haven’t used their terrace in years,” Seaborn says. “A lot of people just got tired of the cleaning and chasing the birds away and they would just lock the door and pull the drapes. It was like there was nothing out there. Now they are decorating their terrace and it feels like Christmas.”

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HUD Update At the recent Board of Directors meeting on June 14 and at the management Forum on June 28, Wells Fargo was asked to provide biweekly updates of their progress with the proposed HUD loan. As of July 12, 2011, they have reported the following: • Wells Fargo has received the third party reports from New York Community Bank • We have obtained bids from the third party consultants for updating and converting the reports to the HUD format • We have an extension of our

Co-op City Times authorization through September 15, 2012 in front of Riverbay management for signature at the next Board meeting • We are working through a number of underwriting questions with HUD, including analysis of the J-51 tax abatements, and understanding the new deferred equity payment program at Co-op City. • We are working with HUD on a number of points important to you and the management team, including the debt service reserve amount and the rules for the annual property inspection (known as REAC)

• If we were locking the rate today, it would still be at or below 4.45% (including Mortgage Insurance Premium) Note that Carol Galante, the Deputy Assistant Commisioner of Multifamly Housing at HUD, who came to Co-op City on May 12, 2011, was nominated on Tuesday, July 12 by the White House to be the FHA commissioner, which is a promotion and increases her authority at HUD. (This update was provided by Paula Levine, Managing Director, Wells Fargo Multifamily Capital.)

Second Reading — Resolution #11-46 SUBM I T T E D BY: R ev. C a lvin O wen s SE C O NDE D BY: K h a lil Abd u l-Wa h h a b BOAR D O F DI R E C T OR S M E E T I NG , DAT E D: J u ly 13t h , 2011 W H E R E AS, it is key for Riverbay Corporation to maintain an ongoing water treatment chemical program; and W H E R E AS, it is being recommended that Riverbay Corporation enter into a sole source contract with GE Betz for the ongoing water treatment chemical program; and W HE R E AS, GE Betz is selected since they are authorized by GE Mobile to serv-

ice GE Mobile’s equipment, and at this time GE Betz is providing this service to Riverbay Corporation on a month-to-month basis. (Riverbay Corporation recently entered into a contract with GE Mobile to provide water treatment equipment for the Power Plant (contract # 2594)); and W H E R E AS, it is advantageous to Riverbay Corporation to lock-in a contract for one (1) year in order to avoid escalation costs; and W HE R E AS, the Project Manager is in agreement (Recommendation attached). NOW T H E R E F O R E , L E T I T BE R E SO LVE D: that the proposed contract 2687 with GE Betz at a

not to exceed cost of $325,000.00 over a one (1) year be approved as submitted by Management in accordance with Board of Directors Resolution #85-16 and amended by Board of Directors Resolution #95-44 and the President is hereby authorized to execute the contract and Management is authorized to take all steps necessary to make this action effective. YE S: At k in s, Ba iley, C ylich , G or d on , G r a h a m , I llis, J oh n son , F. J on es, L eslie, O . J on es, O wen s, Sh a p ir o, Ab d u lWa h ha b ABSE NT F O R VOT E : T ir a d o ABSE NT: Sa n t ia go Pa ssed

Second Reading — Resolution #11-49 SUBM I T T E D BY: K h a lil Abd u l-Wa h h a b SE C O NDE D BY: R ev. C a lvin Owen s & Ot h elia J ones BOAR D O F DI R E C T OR S M E E T I NG , DAT E D: J u ly 13t h , 2011 W H E R E AS, Siemens Demag Delaval Turbomachinery, Inc. (“the Contractor”) is performing maintenance and/or repair work of the two (2) SGT-400 Gas Turbines (“Turbines”) pursuant to Contract 2601, Long Term Service Agreement (“Level 1”); and W H E R E AS, Level 1 was approved by the Board of Directors under Resolution # 10-06 dated March 3, 2010 and approved

by the NYSDHCR July 26, 2010 at a cost of $8,552,110 plus referenced increases (see foot note) ; and W HE R E AS, Level 1 covers, inter alia, annual inspections as outlined in Contract 2601; however a Change Order is being requested to include Level 2 which covers ALL scheduled and unscheduled work and gives full maintenance responsibility of the Turbines to Contractor (see Siemens proposal dated September 2010 attached hereto); and W HE R E AS, the Project Manager is in agreement as noted in the attached memorandum dated June 15, 2011. NOW T H E R E F O R E , L E T I T BE R E SO LVE D: that the proposed Change Order #1 to Contract

2601 with Siemens Demag Delaval Turbomachinery for an additional not to exceed cost of $3,500,000.00 be approved as submitted by Management in accordance with Board of Directors Resolution #85-16 and amended by Board of Directors Resolution #95-44 and the President is hereby authorized to execute the contract and Management is authorized to take all steps necessary to make this action effective. YE S: At k in s, Ba iley, C ylich , G or d on , G r a h a m , I llis, F. J on es, L eslie, O . J on es, O wen s, Sh a p ir o, T ir a d o, Ab d u lWa h ha b NO: J oh n son ABSE NT: Sa n t ia go Pa ssed

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Public Safety Report CCPD offers information to prevent becoming a victim of a Con Game BY SERGEANT PAM APOLLO Con Games or confidence games have been used by criminals attempting to fraudulently swindle money from unsuspecting victims for many years. As times change, the schemes change but the basic principles remain the same. A stranger presents the victim with what appears to be a good deal but instead is quite the opposite. The stranger has your money or your bank account number and you are left holding the bag, the empty bag in this case. Just remember-if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. The old game may have a new face, but armed with the right information, it won’t fool you. There are good deals out there, but the promise of something for nothing usually yields just that, nothing. If you have any questions regarding the validity of a merchant, contact the Better Business Bureau. Be wary of a stranger who just found a big bag of money. That stranger is willing to share that money with you or give you all the money if you just put up some “good faith” money. No matter how convincing or legitimate that stranger is, don’t let them fool you. That stranger

might be well dressed, well mannered and well spoken. The stranger may be a man, may be a woman, young, old; don’t let them fool you. If someone approaches you in this manner, notify the authorities immediately. Lottery or sweepstakes winning persons who cannot claim their prize because they are not citizens who are willing to give you a windfall of money should also be avoided. Don’t give them “good faith” money or your bank account number. They do not want to deposit large sums of money into your bank account - a large withdrawal is their goal. These strangers may contact you in person, by mail, by phone or by internet. If this happens, contact the authorities immediately. Never, ever cash or deposit a check into your account that you were not expecting. Never, ever wire money to someone you do not know, no matter what they promise you unless you wish to give that stranger a gift. Housing scams are another popular scam. A person with no legal right may attempt to rent or sell a house or apartment. Anyone requesting a cash deposit for a security deposit should be avoided. The

Second Reading — Resolution #11-52 SUBM I T T E D BY: Bill Gor d on SE C ONDE D BY: Kh a lil Ab d ul-Wa hh a b BOAR D O F DI R E C T O R S M E E T I NG , DAT E D: J u ly 13t h , 2011 W H E R E AS, Wank Adams Slavin Associates LLP (“WASA”) is doing work under Contract 2157, A/E Services for Roof Replacement; and W H E R E AS, a Change Order is requested for professional A/E Services necessary in order to complete the roof replacement on the remaining 10 Buildings – 2, 3, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 25, 28 & 32; and W HE R E AS, the Change Order is broken down into four (4) phases – Modify and Issue Construction Documents, Bidding Phase, Construction Administration Services (Onsite), and Construction Administration Service (Administrative). Full scope of breakdown is attached hereto dated June 2, 2011; and

W H E R E AS, the Project Manager is in agreement with the change order as indicated by the attached correspondence from Project Manager dated June 16, 2011. NOW T H E R E F O R E , L E T I T BE R E SO LVE D: that the proposed Change Order Five (5) to Contract 2157 with WASA for the not to exceed cost of $110,000.00 (Total contract amount including Change Order Five (5) is $543,500.00) be approved as submitted by Management in accordance with Board of Directors Resolution #85-16 and amended by Board of Directors Resolution #95-44 and the President is hereby authorized to execute the contract and Management is authorized to take all steps necessary to make this action effective. YE S: At k in s, B a iley, C ylich , G or d on , G r a h a m , I llis, J oh n son , F. J on es, L eslie, O . J on es, O wen s, Sh a pir o, Ab du l-Wa hh a b ABSE NT F OR VOT E : T ir a do ABSE NT: Sa n t ia go P a ssed

NYC Department of Transportation Bronx parking changes Starting on July 25, the New York City Department of Transportation will implement new parking meter rates throughout the Bronx which will affect short and long term parking, with parking meter rates being increased for short term parking to 25 cents for 15 minutes, thereby making the new rate $1 per hour. Long-term metered spaces will be increased to $8 a day. In addition, beginning on Monday, September 19, all remaining single-space parking meters will be replace with muni-meters. A schedule of this work in each area will be released later.

Riverbay Corporation Sales Department located at 2057(A) Bartow Avenue, (718)320-3373, is the sole source of apartment sales within Co-op City. Subletting Co-op City apartments is in violation of lease agreements and can result in eviction. Avoid making payments for this purpose to anyone. Employees of Riverbay Corporation are required to wear identification at all times. If you have any question regarding the validity of a Riverbay employee, contact the Public Safety Department immediately. The internet opens people up to a wide variety of different con games. Con artists are well aware of current events and very quickly utilize topics of interest to get people to click on a website which may make persons subject to viruses or hacking. Never click on any type of video or picture that is not something you specifically requested from someone you know. Pictures of Osama Bin Laden or a cute puppy can open your computer up to viruses or other hazards. Facebook and other social networks can facilitate the spread of viruses by sending out emails to users’ entire contact list. Advise all mem-

bers of your family to use caution while on the computer. Residents are reminded that barbequing is not permitted on any of the public areas of Co-op City. Strict guidelines set forth by the New York City Fire Department are in effect for barbequing only on terraces or townhouse patios. Propane tanks are strictly prohibited by the New York City Fire Department in any multiple family dwellings. Residents are also reminded that Bike Riding is not permitted near buildings, in shopping malls or anywhere else signs prohibiting bicycle riding are posted. Remember to stay safe this summer, especially near pools, beaches and other bodies of water. Always remember, if you see something, say something. Call 9-1-1 and the Department of Public Safety at (718) 671-3050 or online at www.ccpd.us. Callers may remain anonymous when giving information. The Coop City Department of Public Safety would like to thank all persons who have called in suspicious activity. It is by your actions that the crime rate remains low and a high quality of life is maintained.

Co-op City Times / July 16, 2011

A Board Must Work Together While I appreciate fellow Director Daryl Johnson’s zeal and enthusiasm relating to the business of the Riverbay Board, after reading his viewpoint last week, I feel it is important for cooperators to be aware that in reference to his call for a budget meeting with Management on June 30th, 2011, that no one Board Director is authorized to make a decision to implement any changes in the budget. Any change discussed with Management must be brought before the entire Board, discussed and then voted on. I want to make this very clear so that you, the cooperators, will not be under the impression that changes in the budget or any policy set by the Board is not followed through in any way other than by a “MAJORITY VOTE” of the whole Board present at a business meeting presided over by the Board President. I certainly do not want to live in the past, but as a long time Director, I have seen what happens when Directors do not work with the other members of the Board as a whole. Every Director swears to do this when they take their oath of office. It is a recipe for disaster when we try to do otherwise. Clearly, it is easy for one to

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Othelia Jones speak and criticize when they do not know the facts of how this community got to where we are now. For eight long years, there were no increases in carrying charges by the majority of the Board. This was due to the overzealousness of the then Riverbay sitting Board President and her constantly telling the cooperators there would be 0% increases and promising new windows and elevators in order to win the election, knowing full well this would be impossible because of our dwindling Contingency Fund to augment our operating cost. As a warning signal in 1997, former State Comptroller H. Carl McCall officially released an intensive financial audit of Co-op City. It concluded that the Riverbay Corporation needed more oversight by the DHCR (now HCR) and less interference in the day-to-day operation by Board Directors. It is no wonder that the infrastructure started to crumble and the garages had to be closed for safety reasons. The Board had no choice but to

vote for the $480 million loan from NY Community Bank. If this had not been done, this community would no longer be livable as it is now. The Board for years has had to make some tough decisions that were not politically correct or pleasing to many cooperators and yes may have cost them votes in the election. Sitting on the Board of Directors, one must wear two hats - that as a cooperator, as well as one who must show fiduciary responsibility to the cooperators and the Riverbay Corporation of which we are all shareholders. That brings up the point of why I voted against the budget with the 1% carrying charge increase. How could we possibly meet our expenses as set forth in the budget? How sad that the majority voted yes on this. Did it not matter that essential services would have to be cut? However, the HCR will have the last say on this. I only trust that they will not approve more than the 3% increase that was proposed in the preliminary budget that was presented to the Board in April. As for the Gloria Wise Community Center, it was a disgrace that Charlie Rosen was allowed to occupy that space

of approximately 10,000 sq. ft. for such a minimal monthly rent that Fred Lewis still pays. Even though the Board voted yes for a cap of $150,000 for renovations in the past, after negotiations with Charlie Rosen, the renovations of the Yellow School House actually cost the Riverbay Corporation $499,254.46 (not including in-house labor). Yes cooperators, you read that correctly - almost half a MILLION dollars in renovations after approving $150,000. It was irresponsible for the Board and not good, sound business practice for this Corporation. It is my opinion that as a Corporation, we should be renting this space out at least at the market rate as some other day care centers are being charged. Just for your information, after years of litigation, the Court ruled for the eviction of the Gloria Wise Community Center from the Yellow School House after its Director turned down alternative space that was being offered by Riverbay to continue operating the center, opting instead to take his chances in court. This, in turn, has cost the Riverbay Corporation $91,784 in legal fees so far. How many windows could that had paid for?

Building 1 Association The Building 1 Association is hosting its first Family Day Picnic at FDR Park on Aug. 6th. We will be leaving from 900 Baychester Ave. at 9:00 a.m. All food and beverages will be supplied by the Building Association. Just pack up your car and join us for this day of

family fun in the sun! Also, on Aug. 27th, we will be hosting a trip to the Mohegan Sun Casino located in Connecticut. The buses will leave from 900 Baychester Ave. at 9:00 a.m. sharp! The price of the ticket is $35. Upon arrival, you will receive $15

towards your food and $25 towards casino chips. We are also holding an ongoing clothes and magazine drive for the Bay View Nursing Home here in Co-opCity. Any and all donations are greatly appreciated and can be dropped off at

Building 1B in the Association Room. Anyone interested in any or all of the above mentioned events, contact Charles Phipps at 718-320-2396 or Cipriana Greendridge at 718-671-7537. Thank you again for your continued support.

Co-op City Branch of the NAACP The Co-op City Branch of the NAACP held its last meeting of this season yesterday. Thank you to everyone who attended and participated. Committee reports were given. Treasurer, Lisa Solomon presented a Financial Report – bottom line showing clarity and secure status of our unit. Freedom Fund committee member Lottie Townes reported on the Square Dance and “At Home Tea, Fundraiser.” Both events achieved positive results. The winners of the At Home Tea Fundraiser are Hattie Lucas, Ida Edwards and Williamsbridge member, Phyllis Booth. Their prizes are as follows: the first two won a knife set and the third won a candelabra. Committee chair Eleanor Donnley thanked Lottie Townes for her special contributions and

the full committee for their contributions. Yesterday, NAACP Unit Vice President, Joyce Wilson and member of the Health Committee, welcomed Mr. William Floyd and Mrs. Laverne Floyd, both health professionals. They gave an informative class on cardiac issues and the signs of cardiac trouble. The Membership Committee is getting ready for their September 24th dance, Old School Community Dance Party. Get your tickets now, before they sell out. Call: 718-671-3748; 347-326-5267 or Joyce at 718-671-0100. Upcoming articles will share the new meeting location schedule for autumn 2011 – Winter/Spring 2012. The Co-op City Branch of the NAACP will host the annual Walkathon this autumn, October 1st. The

Co-op Branch of the NAACP reminds readers that effective January 1, our new officers are President, Jeannette Graves; First Vice President, Joyce Wilson; Second Vice President, Brenda Brown, Secretary Eva Lazaar, and Treasurer, Lisa Solomon. All correspondence should be addressed to President Jeannette Graves, P.O. Box 753111, Einstein Station, Bronx, NY 10475. At present, the phone number remains 718671-7856. The NAACP stands with and in support of pursuing equality in education through the public school system and improved tools in the public school system. Locally, please keep the Cole family in your thoughts and prayers as former president, Elayne Cole, and her husband have been ill. Mrs. Cole is

home now, and continues to recuperate. We also wish Leonard Murrell a healthy recovery from knee surgery. Congratulations to Tremaine Brown on his graduation from middle school. We are proud of all our graduates. In the fall, plans for a talent show, newsletter and other activities and events will be forthcoming. Visit our website: http://action.naacp.org/ or the New York State branch website. NAACP membership comes to students for $15 and adults $30. “The Crisis” magazine is part of the membership pack. Don’t forget to sign up or renew membership and when you do, please include your membership number on the form. This press release is submitted with the approval of President Jeannette Graves. —E va La za ar

Harriet Tubman Independent Democratic Club On July 8, the President attended the 98.7 KISS-FM READY UP NEW YORK TOWN HALL MEETING at St. Frances College in Brooklyn, N.Y. We should all ask ourselves are we prepared for Disaster. We cannot assume that once we leave our homes, we can return or our home will be there. Participants were reminded that “You are your First responder!” Following are some helpful tips: Per sona l Kit: We should all carry a personal kit (in our handbag) at all times. You have to feel that you need to carry certain things: A small flash light (non-incentive) LED bulb, waterproof. A storm whistle; a multi-tool, stainless steel; Bic lighter; Duct tape; Sewing kit; Para cord (holds 550 lbs.). Pain medication. Always carry some small bills in emergencies; the ATM machines may

be closed. St uck I n Tr affic C a r Kit: A gallon bucket with tie string plastic bags for elimination of bladder purposes. Disinfectant, water, freeze dried food, insect repellent, hand crank radio (no battery required), respiratory protection (n100), partial face covering, goggles to protect eyes. (Emergency cash, small bills.) M a ke a P lan: “It’s time for us to make a plan in case we’re not together;” Plans for where we’ll meet loved ones in any kind of weather. Phone numbers and where we will gather with someone near your home and ones for someone far away. Practice your plan. P r epa r e a t Home: You will need a smart Stay-at-Home Kit. A flashlight to bring light at night and a whistle’s helpful sound.

Canned foods for five days at least (and a manual can opener) and bottled water (one gallon a day), plan for five days. First-aid kit, battery operated AM/FM radio, and extra batteries. (Stay tuned to your radio for emergency information and updates). You can also buy wind-up radios that do not require batteries. Personal hygiene items: soap, feminine hygiene products, toothbrush and toothpaste, etc., a phone that does not rely on electricity; emergency health information card; back-up medical equipment, (oxygen, medication, scooter battery, hearing aids, mobility aids, glasses, etc.); Style and serial numbers of medical devices (such as pacemakers) and usage instructions; contact information for your doctors and pharmacist. Additionally, turn off all ventilation systems; if you smell gas, do NOT smoke or light

lighters or matches. If odor is very strong, do not use your phone or operate any light switches or electrical devices – any spark could cause a fire; open windows. Do not use generators indoors. Without proper ventilation they can create deadly carbon monoxide. (Keep emergency funds, small bills on hand). Next week, PUTTING TOGETHER A GO BAG. We are seeking individuals and organizations to partner with us for a “Shoe Drive” in September. We will be working with an organization called “ShareOurShoes.org” based in Raleigh, N.C. More than 500k pairs of free shoes have been donated to those without in Haiti, Guatemala, Uganda, Ghana, Nashville and local military families. Call 718-320-8088. —Evelyn M. Tur ner

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Still Apples and Oranges: Reply to a Disagreement Point of Con tention In response to my Viewpoint published in the Co-op City Times on 07-02-11 (Apples and Oranges: Owing versus Renting), a cooperator sent me an e-mail detailing his disagreement with what I had said. In his e-mail, he said that he viewed money paid for shares in Riverbay Corporation as equivalent to a security deposit paid to a landlord. He also wrote that, as he saw it, in both cases, the money paid monthly over the term of occupancy (whether carrying charge or rent) was simply money spent – none of it to be returned. He summed up his position by saying that, by his way of thinking, the major difference between a security deposit and the amount to purchase equity shares was that a security deposit is normally one to two months’ rent, while an equity purchase is more than a two-year rent amount. I do not at all agree with the cooperator’s statements. First and foremost, there is no denying that acquiring equity stock is a purchase with certain ownership rights assigned – it is not a security deposit; and carrying (maintenance) charges are in no way the equivalent of rent. Carrying charges constitute the major portion of the operations budget for Co-op City. Carrying charges are used to maintain general services, quality of life, security, and the “curb service” (beauty) of our

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Khalil Abdul-Wahhab community. Rent goes into a landlord’s pocket without any promise of what that revenue will be used for following its receipt. Rent money BELONGS to the landlord to be used as he/she sees fit. As a Mitchell-Lama residency, Co-op City’s operation is based on a balanced budget (income = expenses), there is no “profit.” Any revenue remaining at year’s end is directed back to the corporation for future use. In a renting scenario, there are no tax-saving opportunities. However, as a cooperator, one is able to share in some of those same tax benefits as enjoyed by homeowners. A co-op shareholder is entitled – per IRS regulations – to their proportionate share of real estate taxes and mortgage interest deductions on their personal income taxes since a portion on each month’s carrying charge payment is used for these expenses. Additionally, grants, and/or special awards programs are available from various agencies for cooperative resi-

dencies. Conversely, no money is returned to renters, nor are there any opportunities for renters to benefit (other than physical comfort) from an “eco-friendly”, green action taken by a landlord. If any awards or grants are paid, the landlord alone is the recipient. With the payment of equity, the cooperator becomes an owner (a shareholder) and has a voice in the overall control of the community’s environment. An additional plus is that in a cooperative residency, such as Co-op City, all costs are shared by all cooperators. You Have t he Power Co-op City is a great place to live. Our grounds are clean and beautiful and we are the best housing bargain in the Tri-State area. Any objective comparison will support those points. We are truly a housing bargain, but in order for us to make progress, each cooperator must take an active ownership role. There are much smaller communities in the other boroughs of New York City that get immediate attention from local politicians when they voice their concerns. In order for Co-op City to benefit from our population numbers, we cooperators (shareholders and owners) must come together to speak with one voice. There is no doubt that as a community, we are making progress; however, nothing will support our progress better

than community involvement. The sad tale is that the majority of community residents in Co-op City do not actively participate in helping to make decisions about their home. I don’t think that there were more than 100 cooperators at the Management Forum that was arranged to provide information and answer questions about the NYCB loan and the ongoing negotiations with HUD. For the best solutions to be applied, the Board and management need to receive input from the community – ideas and insights from individual cooperators. We, Directors, urge you all to participate in the important decision making processes: write e-mails or letters to Directors and voice your concerns or suggestions. Join building associations, serve on committees, or run for the Board. At the very least, participate in the voting process and select the person or persons who you believe will best represent your interests. If we act like renters, we will not get the level of respect and response from various politicians, agencies or organizations that is due to us – the owners of Co-op City. 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 kwah hab10475@hot ma il.com.

Black Forum Defensive Driving returns in September Our defensive driving course has been suspended until September. Please keep checking back as we will keep you informed as to when the course will resume. Black Forum Aerobics in session Aerobics classes have begun. Classes are held every Monday and Wednesday, Dreiser, Aud. A, 7:30 p.m. To register, please call us at (718) 320-8035. There is a nominal fee for each of these classes. Black Forum’s Lyons Mane Track Club Try-outs are ongoing. A small fee is required for participation. For further information, please call (718) 320-8035. Emergency Food Program New Hours & Days We are now open on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. in Room 20 at the Dreiser Community Center. Also, due to budget constraints and shortage of available food, you must live within zip code 10475 to participate in this program. You

must also have your card with you and bring two clean plastic shopping bags. In order to receive food, you must present a current photo ID such as a non or driver’s license or any photo ID card with proof of address. You will then be issued a card in order to pick up food in the future. New email address The Black Forum has a new email address, coopcityblackforum@gmail.com. For membership applications, inquiries or to join the Black Forum, call anytime and leave a message or email us. 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: coopcityblackforum@gmail.com. Help us keep independent community organizations alive in Co-op City. Everyone is encouraged to join. Call us or visit us in Room 20 in the Dreiser Community Center. —Ton y I llis

Building 27 Association Our game night was not quite as exciting as Derek Jeter’s record breaking game at Yankee Stadium. But folks, we had a great time again on our second game night. Lots of fun and refreshments. I think next time we might have standing room only, so pay attention to the next announcement. At the House Board meeting, we decided to start the children’s program for a Saturday morning. We will have a supervised program with video and refreshments on Saturday, July 23rd at 10:00 a.m. in the

meeting room. Parents or family adults are invited to come with the kids. We are also thinking of having a DVD night with some documentary presentation for discussion by adults. What do you think? We also hope to have our library shelf in place soon for anyone who wishes to borrow books. Keep well and cool. Happy birthday to all July people and best wishes for any ill for a speedy recovery. See you soon at one of our events. —Don Doh er t y

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Co-op City Times / July 16, 2011

Co-op City And Unions When Co-op City rose along the banks of the Hutchinson River more than four decades ago, it was sponsored by the United Housing Foundation, a coalition of labor unions. Union pension funds invested heavily in the tax-exempt, low-interest bonds that financed the 100% union labor construction. I worked in that construction as an electrician. I believe that the percentage of union households is greater here than in almost any other community in the nation and therefore a good portion of Riverbay’s carrying charges derives from the union wages and pensions of many of our residents. Outsourcing Riverbay work to nonunion labor is a dubious bargain: the lowering of wages anywhere will sooner or later have an affect on Riverbay’s carrying charge income. I S O UT SO UR C I NG L E SS C O ST LY? Since 1999, major contract work has been outsourced to nonunion companies — garage restoration, window replacement, roofing, protective bridging. I have argued that much of that work could have been performed less expensively if skilled union construction workers had been hired instead. A management-drafted resolution to accept a nonunion painting/plastering contract with the Atlas Company was scheduled to be considered at a closed Board meeting on July 13. Management claims, that contract will cost 10% less than any of the union shop bids. Yet I have calculated that if Riverbay directly employed the same number of DC9 painters and plasterers now employed by the contractor it would cost us at least a million dollars less per year. After the work was outsourced in 2000, a former Board president was

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Bernard Cylich indicted and jailed for taking kickbacks and bribes from the Stadium Company, a painting/plastering contractor. When the work was returned in-house in 200204, the cost dropped dramatically. When the work was again outsourced to Colortech, a different contractor, the cost almost doubled! Then in 2007, when Cleve Taylor was Board treasurer, he discovered that pricing changes violating terms of the contract had increased the cost to Riverbay by at least $750,000. There was no audit. Colortech then dropped out and a new contractor, Ecuacolor, was engaged: its address turned out to be the same as Colortech’s. Ecuacolor’s lawyers have now written to Board members that Atlas’s bid to prime and paint a complete room for $20 is an impossible obligation. I hope that Board members will be skeptical about the Atlas figures when they consider the contract at the July 13 Board meeting. I was told by a DC-9 representative that Atlas presently employs 15 DC9 workers here, at $35.06 an hour for wages and benefits. Using these figures I calculated Atlas’s total cost, including insurance, taxes, material, supervision, drivers, cleanup crews, and potential corrective work, should be less than $2 million per year. Yet the price of its proposed nonunion contract (it is a split shop with both union and nonunion workers) is $3.09 million annually. More reason to do that work in-house.

T O BE O R NOT T O BE A FAM ILYF R I E NDLY C O M M UNI T Y Parents, children, and administrators from the Gloria Wise Community Center met with the Board on June 22. Parents and children waited until after 11 PM to be heard. When permitted to speak, they expressed gratitude for what they–especially the working single mothers — described as excellent, affordable care provided by the GWCC. Various issues about the center were cleared up after that meeting and at a subsequent meeting on June 30th between Riverbay managers and GWCC officials. The NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene had recently granted the center an updated permit to conduct child care service for 67 children in four specialized classrooms, and 64 are enrolled 5 days a week from 7 AM to 7 PM. The affordable monthly fee includes three meals a day. The center has also had an updated permit from the NYS Office of Children and Family Services to provide after-school program for 50 children. It currently serves 43, in two classrooms, until 7PM. Four government agencies review monthly attendance records and annual medical reports. All fifteen center personnel must be investigated, fingerprinted and furnish annual medical reports. Each nursery classroom teacher must have a NYS Teacher Certification in Early Childhood. In addition, the center is subject to unannounced periodic inspections for compliance by the agencies, including the NYC Fire Department. At the June 30th meeting, attended by management, three GWCC personnel, and Riverbay Board members (Khalil Abdul-Wahhab, Francine Reva

Taylor and myself), GWCC explained they had a “collaborative” agreement with Theracare and not an improper sublet. GWCC stated they fully comply with all laws, as it must, to retain its license to provide its services. The scandal brought to the GWCC by its previous operator has made the center unable to win grants – private or public – and therefore it depends entirely on tuition fees. The Parents Committee stated a rent rate of more than $4 per square foot (the Yellow School House has approximately 10,000 square feet) can make it impossible for the parents to afford tuition. The present occupancy agreement was extended to August 31, allowing the center to start its summer program. But if no lease is negotiated by July 31, the GWCC will have to leave the premises. We take pride in the family-friendly nature of our community. Riverbay’s Sales Department spends thousands of dollars in advertising to attract young families here. What better message can we give than to guarantee that Riverbay supports popular, affordable programs for children? ANOT H E R H AZ AR D IN T H E NYC B L OAN In a recent Viewpoint, Director Andrea Leslie and I explained our votes not to approve the New York Community Bank loan #2. There is still another reason. NYCB loan #2 imposes a pre-payment penalty. If Riverbay didn’t take NYCB Loan #2 and instead waited to see if the HUD/Wells Fargo loan came through, then Riverbay would have avoided the prepayment penalty of NYCB loan #2. In my opinion we could have saved a lot by waiting a while.

African-American Association The following are programs sponsored by the African-American Association and you are encouraged to participate: Yoga & P ila t es M a t C la sses – Thursdays, 7:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 2. This class consists of exercises to promote weight loss, tone and strengthen muscles, gently stretch the spine, improve posture and flexibility while reducing stress with breathing techniques and meditation, to create a sense of well being. Call 718-671-8364. Belly Da n ce C la sses – Mondays at 7:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 2. This is a fun and healthy way to stay in shape. No experience is needed. The fee: $15 per class or 5 classes for $65; plus $15 membership to support the Association. Call 646-281-4570. Bu sin ess O p p or t u n it y Wor k sh op Wednesdays, 7:00 p.m., Dreiser Center,

Room 2. Call 646-721-8185. E du ca t ion – “The New Jim Crow” by Michelle Alexander will be discussed on Tuesday, July 19th at 7:00 p.m. in Dreiser Center, Room 15. All are welcome. Benjamin Todd Jealous, President and CEO of the NAACP, commented: “For every century there is a crisis in our democracy, the response to which defines how future generations view those who were alive at the time. In the 18th century it was the transatlantic slave trade, in the 19th century it was slavery, in the 20th century it was Jim Crow. Today, it is mass incarceration. Alexander’s book offers a timely and original framework for understanding mass incarceration, its roots to Jim Crow, our modern cast system, and what must be done to eliminate it. This book is a call to action.” The Communiversity of African-

Centered Education will meet on Tuesday, August 9th, 7:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 15. St a y I n for m ed – Democracy cannot exist without an informed public. Tune in and support the following programs for information that’s vital to the AfricanAmerican community: “Global Beat Experience” with Imhotep Gary Byrd, Fridays, 7:00-9:00 p.m., WBAI Pacifica Radio, 99.5 FM; “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 p.m.; “Open Line” with Brothers Bob Slade, James Mtume and Bob Pickett on 98.7 KISS FM; WBAI Pacifica Radio, 99.5 FM, all day, everyday; Democracy Now, CUNY Cable channel 75 daily at 6:30 p.m. with

Amy Goodman and Juan Gonzales; Community Cop, Tuesdays 5:00 p.m., BXNT3 Channel 70; Kemetic Legacy Today, Saturdays, 12:00 noon, BXNT3 Channel 70. Also, read the NY Amsterdam News and the Caribbean News. Gen er a l M emb er sh ip M eet ing – The next general membership meeting will be held on Saturday, September 10, 4:00 p.m. in the Dreiser Center, Room 15. We always welcome new members. You can join or renew your membership at any time. If you cannot attend a meeting, you may send your check or money order (DO NOT MAIL CASH) of $15 for a single membership and $25 for families to: 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.

Faith in God Church & Bible Institute Rev. Dr. Gladys R. Little, Apostle, and Pastor & Evangelist Vernon Little greet everyone in the name of Jesus, that name which is above every name. We want you to know that you are welcome in this house of the Lord! It is His house by ownership: it is our house by stewardship: and it can be your house by membership; so come on in and join with us. May God bless you in this house! Saints, when you’re weary in life’s struggles, find your rest in the Lord. We are more than conquerors in Christ Jesus! Romans 8:31-39 supports this. 31 What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?

32 He who did not spare His own Son, but delivered Him up for us all, how shall He not with Him also freely give us all things? 33 Who shall bring a charge against God’s elect? It is God who justifies. 34 Who is he who condemns? It is Christ who died, and furthermore is also risen, who is even at the right hand of God, who also makes intercession for us. 35 Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall tribulation, distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword? 36 As it is written: “For your sake we are killed all day long; we are accounted as sheep for the slaughter.”

37 Yet in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us. 38 For I am persuaded that neither death nor life, nor angels nor principalities nor powers, nor things present nor things to come, 39 nor height nor depth, nor any other created thing, shall be able to separate us from the love of God which is in Christ Jesus our Lord. Now I ext e n d ou r week ly invit a t ion s t o you : The church will open today at 3 p.m. for a sweet hour of prayer. Tomorrow morning at 10 is Sunday School. Morning Worship begins at 11. Every

3rd Sunday following the morning worship, we serve Holy Communion. Save this date and time: Sept. 18th, 6 p.m. Apostle G. Marie Carroll from Kingdom Builders Church in West Hempstead, NY will be ministering at our convention. Congratulations to the graduates…keep up the good work! We love you, and may God forever bless you is our prayer. We don’t worry about anything, but we pray about everything. We are located at 171 Dreiser Loop in Section 1. Our phone #’s are (347) 2764925 & (718) 671-3627. Jesus loves you, and so do we. —Ap ost le G la d ys R . L it t le

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Second Reading - Resolution #11-33 SUBM I T T E D BY: K h a lil Ab d u l-Wa h h a b SE C O NDE D BY: Al Sh a p ir o B OAR D O F DI R E C T O R S M E E T I NG , DAT E D: J u ly 13t h , 2011 W H E R E A S, Contracts the Department sent out ten (10) requests

for proposals for Bid #2627, Building Transformer & Substation Testing & Maintenance; and W H E R E AS, we received four (4) proposals; and W H E R E AS, bids were reviewed in detail by the Project Manager and; W H E R E AS, the Project Manager has concluded M & L Power is the lowest responsible bidder

(Recommendations attached). NOW T H E R E F O R E , L E T I T BE R E SO LVE D: that the proposed contract 2627 with M & L Power at a cost of $286,752.50 be approved as submitted by Management in accordance with Board of Directors Resolution #85-16 and amended by Board of Directors Resolution #95-44 and the President is hereby authorized to

execute the contract and Management is authorized to take all steps necessary to make this action effective. YE S: At k i n s, Ba i l e y, G o r d on , G r a h a m , I l lis, F. J on es, O . J on es, O wen s, Sh a p ir o, Ab d u l-Wa h h a b NO : C ylich , J oh n son , L eslie ABSE NT F O R VO T E : T ir a d o ABSE NT: Sa n t ia go P a ssed

Bronx, New York, by and between Riverbay Corporation, Owner, and M osh olu M on t efior e C om m u n it y C en t er, I n c., 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. YE S: At k in s, Ba iley, Gor d on , L eslie, O . J on es, O we n s, Sh a p ir o, T ir a d o, Ab d u l-Wa h h a b NO : Gr a h a m , I llis ABSTAI N: C ylich, F. J on es, L eslie ABSE NT: Sa n t ia go Pa ssed

L E T I T BE R E SO LVE D: that the proposed contract 2677 with McCabe Environmental at a not to exceed cost of $1,500,000.00 over a two (2) year period be approved as submitted by Management in accordance with Board of Directors Resolution #85-16 and amended by Board of Directors Resolution #95-44 and the President is hereby authorized to execute

the contract and Management is authorized to take all steps necessary to make this action effective. YE S: Atkins, Bailey, C ylich, Gor don, Gr a ha m, I llis, J ohnson, F. J ones, Leslie, O. J ones, Owens, Sha pir o, Abdul-Wa hha b ABSE NT F O R VOT E : Tir a d o ABSE NT: Sa n t ia go Pa ssed

platform (3000 pieces) W H E R E AS, The contract was originally awarded for a cost of $158,833.75. This only covered a portion of the items and a change order is needed to cover the contract for an additional $62,850, so that we don’t run short on the items needed for the repairs of the convectors. NOW T H E R E F O R E , L E T I T BE R E SL OVE D: that Contract #P142 and Change Order 1 with P&F Industries of NY Corp. for the not to exceed amount of $221,683.75 be approved as submitted by Management in

accordance with Board of Directors Resolution 85-16 and as amended by Board of Directors Resolution 95-44 and the President is hereby authorized to execute the contract and Management is authorized to take all steps necessary to make this action effective. YE S: At k in s, Ba iley, C ylich , G or d on , G r a h a m , I llis, F. J on es, L eslie, O . J on es, O wen s, Sh a p ir o, Ab d u l-Wa h h a b ABSTAI N: J oh n son ABSE NT F O R VOT E : T ir a d o ABSE NT: Sa n t ia go P a ssed

NOW, T HE R E F O R E , BE I T R E SO LVE D, that the lease agreement for E d d ie’s Ta co & G r ill P lu s, I n c. with premises at 171 E in st ein L oop , Bronx, New York, by and between Riverbay Corporation, Owner, and, An d y’s Ter iya k i & Ta co, I n c., 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. YE S: Atk in s, Ba iley, C ylich , Gor d on, Gr a h a m , I llis, J oh n son, F. J on es, L eslie, O. J on es, O wen s, Sh a p ir o ABSE NT F O R VOT E : T ir a d o, Ab d u l-Wa h h a b ABSE NT: Sa n t ia go Pa ssed

Second Reading - Resolution #11-39 SUBM I T T E D BY: Bill G or d on SE C ONDE D BY: Kh a lil Ab d ul-Wa hh a b BOAR D O F DI R E C T O R S M E E T I NG DAT E D: J u ly 13t h , 2011 W H E R E AS, M osh olu M on t efior e C om mu n it y C en t er, I n c. has requested a lease from Riverbay Corporation for the

premises at 141 E instein L oop (3,646 sq , ft .), Bronx, New York, to be used a s a n on p r ofit t een you t h cent er ; and W H E R E AS, the term of the lease is five yea r s and annual rental rates are within the provisions of Resolution #85-16 as amended by Resolution #95-44; and NOW, T H E R E F OR E , BE I T R E SO LVE D, that the lease agreement for the premises at 141 E in st ein L oop ,

Second Reading - Resolution #11-40 SUBM I T T E D BY: O th elia J on es SE C ONDE D BY: R ev. C a lvin O wen s BOAR D O F DI R E C T O R S M E E T I NG, DAT E D: J u ly 13t h , 2011 W H E R E AS, the Contracts Department sent out thirty (30) requests for proposals for Bid #2677, Environmental Health &

Safety Consultant; and W H E R E AS, we received three (3) proposals which were reviewed in detail by the Project Manager; and W HE RE AS, the Project Manager has determined McCabe Environmental is the lowest responsible bidder (Recommendation attached) NOW T H E R E F O R E ,

Second Reading - Resolution #11-41 SUBM I T T E D BY: K h a lil Ab d u l-Wa h h a b SE C O NDE D BY: O t h elia J on es B OAR D O F DI R E C T O R S M E E T I NG , DAT E D: J u ly 13t h , 2011 W H E R E AS, Riverbay purchases convector boards, spouts and drip pans for the repairs of convectors; and W H E R E AS, The purchase of these items are from P&F Industries of NY Corp. because they are the manufacturer and owner of the dies for cutting these

items they are a sole source/direct buy vendor; and W H E R E AS, The individual prices are as follows: $57.20 each for 19” Convector Boards (1600 pieces) $66.50 each for 27” Convector Boards (500 pieces) $76.85 each for 36” Convector Boards (400 pieces) $132.95 each for 47” Convector Boards (25 pieces) $4.50 each for Spouts (5500 pieces) $12.70 each for Drip Pans w/special

Second Reading - Resolution #11-42 SUBM I T T E D BY: Bill Gor d on SE C ONDE D BY: Kh a lil Ab d ul-Wa hh a b BOAR D O F DI R E C T O R S M E E T I NG DAT E D: J u ly 13t h , 2011 W H E R E AS E d d ie’s Ta co & G r ill P lu s, I n c. has a lease from Riverbay Corporation for premises at 171 E in st ein L oop (1,396 sq . ft .), Bronx, New York, to be used for M exica n food (t a cos, bu r r i-

t os), r ot isser ie ch ick en , sou p , sa la d , sp a r e r ib s, sk ewer ed ch ick en , b eef a n d sea food and; W H E R E AS, E d die’s Ta co & G r ill P lu s, I nc. has requested a Consent to Assignment pursuant to the terms of the lease, to assign the lease to An d y’s Ter iya ki & Ta co, I nc.; and W H E 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;

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It’s time to wake up, stand up, and unite! I heard a song “Wake up, stand up, and unite.” What do I mean by that? When I look out at communities, especially Co-op City, we are faced with an enormous task and many challenges. One, we now owe a half billion plus dollars to New York Community Bank which is doing several things, such as paying our old mortgage of $475 million and then the balance of $100 million plus to complete capital projects, especially for those shareholders still waiting for new windows and balcony repairs, and brick work to be completed. Despite the fact that we are now producing our own electricity, we are still in the midst of an uncertain economy and there are kinks in the power plant that need to be rectified which costs money. It seems everything costs more money at every twist and turn but there’s one thing I feel confident about and that is the new blood on the Board infused by new Directors who bring fresh ideas and a broader perspective. These can be seen in the line of questioning of these new Directors who are concerned with getting answers to specific points and related business matters. It is refreshing and heartening to see Directors objectively seeking proper answers for what’s best for the community, and not being close-minded and having no ulterior motive. And they

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Tony Illis are certainly no one’s puppets like unfortunately, some others appear to be. And, we still are fortunate to have a Director who is faithful to the community and experienced, someone who knows the history of Co-op City and offers stability to create a good balance. I think given a new perspective and balance, we can truly move forward on this Board to the work at hand—representing what’s best for Co-op City. I also believe management has had to ante up and provide adequate answers, as have department heads, and the days of bamboozling, using sleight of hand, and playing one side of the Board off against the other for their own gain instead of what’s best for the community are over. Wake up, stand up, let’s unite, and that means you, my fellow cooperators. It’s unconscionable and worse when one knows what’s wrong and doesn’t get involved than one who simply doesn’t know what’s going on. Co-op City is a cooperative, we all share in living in this great community, and we must come together, talk to a neighbor, talk to a friend, encourage them to get

involved. Join a community-based organization, there are enough to choose from in this community, and meetings should be standing room only. Apathy and indifference are the death knell of a viable community and it means surrendering all decisions to a few and giving up one’s voice and input in electing true representatives. There should be a public meeting tomorrow, actually it should have occurred yesterday, where our elected officials should come and tell us what they have done for Co-op City other than campaign at election time and give out free food. Think of some of the problems we have. Do we have adequate police protection from the 45th Precinct? We still pay taxes, taxes for municipal services but do we get our fair share? Our garbage is still housed in the basement and then transported with the use of cooperator dollars to a collection site. Why are we paying taxes? Actually, when you get down to it, we ought to be given a rebate by the City of New York for all the money we’ve saved them in services they don’t provide us with, even though we pay our taxes. And we are being selectively punished with additional, expensive work for our flooring jobs. We are the only community in New York City that is faced with unnecessary air monitoring tests before floor tiles

can be replaced. Why is there selective enforcements, why aren’t other communities with the same floor tiles forced to pay the astronomical amounts for extra contractors that we are? Why is Co-op City being unfairly singled out at a cost of millions per year of hard-earned cooperator dollars? Why aren’t our nursery schools funded, why are they suffering from lack of funds. Youngsters and seniors are usually protected in most communities, in most villages, what’s wrong in Co-op City? In terms of young men and women in the community, they are forced to walk around aimlessly. Fellow cooperators, we have to wake up, get up, stand up, and unite. In this time of hardship, we need a safe place for our kids. Look at the snow removal process. Look at the clogged sewers we are forced to endure when it rains. We have elected officials with offices in this community, but do they ever set aside a day when you can go in and see them? No, there’s no such thing. Are there any downhill meetings called by our elected officials to update us on issues? Some say they live here but you never see them. You can reach me, and feel free to, because I’m there for you, by calling (718) 320-8035, or sending an email to me at tonyshome10475@gamil.com. I look forward to hearing from you.

American Legion Post 1871 Our Post is located in Section Five of Co-op City at the Community Center, 135 Einstein Loop, Room 41. Our office phone number is (718) 320-8165; you can also reach us by email: post1871@optonline.net. Greetings to all our comrades who are homebound and recovering from various medical operations. Happy birthday to all our Post members who have a birthday in the month of July: Edward Alonzo, Gregory A. Parris, Joan R. Davis, Jose A. Santana Jr., Lenard O. Asher, Norman E. Dallas, Sidney V. Richards and Ray Holloway. The President of the United States will start sending condolence letters out to troops who commit suicide in a combat

area. Some say the reason for so many suicides is because they have been deployed to combat several times. This has been in the works since 2009; finally, it was approved after several congressmen pushed to have this happen. Out of 30 troops who try to commit suicide, 18 have completed what they started to do each month. Post Traumatic Stress, or PTS, is the most common wound a returning soldier from combat will have and most soldiers will not admit that they are suffering from it. Did you know what other countries are paying for gas? Well, take a look at these prices: Japan-$6.62 a gallon, India-$5.03 a gallon, Venezuela-$0.08 per gallon, France$8.29 per gallon, Saudi Arabia-$0.61 per

gallon, Iran-$1.44 per gallon, Australia$4.41 per gallon, China-$4.54 per gallon, Canada-$5.56 per gallon and Brazil-$5.98 per gallon. So, if you want to buy some cheap gas, now you know where to go. Did you know that the United States is spending a billion dollars a week in Afghanistan and the death toll of US soldiers in Afghanistan is 1,637 and we had 11,191 injured. And the death toll in Iraq of US soldiers is 4,463 and 31,827 injured so far. Some tips on saving money when you buy gas. Always do the math - the cheapest gas doesn’t mean the best price if you drive out of your way to get it, and, if you can, pay cash if you want to get a discount at the gas station. Always check your tire pressure

- if your tire is under inflated by three pounds per square inch, it can burn 1% more fuel. Did you know that the largest carrier of Hepatitis B is dinner mints? I hope all our Post members had a safe and great 4th of July. Don’t forget to stay up on your Post information by logging on to our Post website on your computer. If anyone is not receiving their American magazine, please contact the Post and leave a brief message to take care of the problem. Why did the turtle cross the road? Answer: To get to the Shell station. This information was provided to you by your Post information officer. —R ich a r d I . L a wson, J r.

Co-op City Toastmasters Toastmasters is an organization that has been in existence since 1924. Its purpose is to help improve speaking and leadership skills. At Co-op City Toastmasters, we work diligently to help ourselves and our fellow members improve these skills. As an example, one of our newest members, Sandra Reid, gave her third speech at our July 7

meeting. Ms. Reid spoke about how she became a teacher. Her presentation was so successful that it motivated one of our five guests to join the club. Ms. Reid has also taken on a leadership role. She is our new Treasurer. Sandra is energetic and motivated and is receiving a lot of support from other members of the

club. When asked why she had joined Co-op City Toastmasters, Ms. Reid responded, “I would like to work on my public speaking skills as I plan to become a motivational speaker. I got nervous making a speech and then I rush my presentation.” Our next meeting is on Thursday, July 21, at 7:30 p.m. at the Bartow Community

Center, Room 28. Free parking is available in Garage 5; please bring your ticket to the meeting for validation. Come to our meeting, meet Sandra Reid and other members, and find out firsthand what you can gain from membership in Toastmasters. Visit www.toastmasters46.org for additional infor—L or na Smith mation.

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, purchase or add money to existing Metrocard, and purchase E-Z Pass On the Go tags. On Thursday, July 21, 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 2:30 p.m. The MTA’s mobile Metrocard sales

vehicles are part of the agency’s outreach effort to senior citizens and people with disabilities who might have problems accessing subway station booths. 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 Card, 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, and also purchase E-Z Pass On the Go tags. In addition, Transit staff is on hand to answer any MetroCard-related questions. For more information, call (212) METROCARD.

Co-op City Times / July 16, 2011

Second Reading - Resolution #11-43 SUBM I T T E D BY: Bill G or d on SE C O NDE D BY: K h a lil Ab d u l-Wa h h a b BOAR D O F DI R E C T O R S M E E T I NG , DAT E D: J u ly 13t h , 2011 W H E R E A S, Green Energy Management Services, Inc. is performing work for the Riverbay Fund, Inc. under

Contract 2591, Garage Lighting and Maintenance; and W H E R E AS, to expedite services, Green Energy Management is assigning all obligations under contract 2591 to Green City Finance (“Assignee”); and W H E R E AS, Assignee desires to assume all of the obligations required under the above referenced contract; and W H E R E AS, in the event Assignee

should default on any obligations under the Agreement, Green Energy Management will perform all such obligations personally; and W H E R E AS, Riverbay Corporation is in agreement as indicated by the attached “Consent to Assignment” signed and dated May 9, 2011. NOW T H E R E F O R E , L ET IT BE R ESO LVE D: that the pro-

posed consent to assignment Change Order One (1) to Contract 2591 be approved as submitted by Management in accordance with Board of Directors Resolution 85-16 and amended by Board of Directors Resolution 95-44, and the President is hereby authorized to execute the change orders and Management is authorized to take all steps necessary to make this action effective. TABL E D

sions of Resolution #85-16 as amended by Resolution #95-44; NOW, T HE R E F O R E , BE I T R E SO LVE D, that the lease agreement for Ba r t ow Aven ue R esta ur a n t, In c. with premises at 2085 Ba r t ow Avenu e, Bronx, New York, by and between Riverbay Corporation, Owner, and, New Ba r t ow Aven u e R esta ur a n t, I n c., Tenant, containing the terms as negotiated by Riverbay

Corporation’s management is hereby approved as submitted by management in accordance with Resolution #85-16 as amended by Resolution #95-44; and be it F UR T H E R R E SO LVE D, that the President of the Corporation is authorized to sign the lease agreement and related documents on behalf of Riverbay Corporation. TABL E D

NOW T HE R E F O R E , L E T I T BE R E SO LVE D: that the proposed Contract 2680 with Atlas Restoration Corp. for the not to exceed cost of $10,000,000.00 over three (3) years be approved as submitted by Management in accordance with Board of Directors Resolution #85-16 and amended by Board of Directors Resolution #95-44 and the President is hereby authorized to execute

the contract and Management is authorized to take all steps necessary to make this action effective. YE S: At k in s, Ba iley, G or d on , I llis, O. J on es, O wen s, Sh a p ir o, Ab d u l-Wa h h a b NO: C ylich, Gr a h a m, J oh nson , L eslie ABSTAI N: F. J on es ABSE NT F O R VOT E : Tir a d o ABSE NT: Sa n t ia go Pa ssed

by the attached correspondence from Project Manager dated June 16, 2011. Attached is also correspondence from Project Engineers/Architects dated June 15, 2011. NOW T H E R E F O R E , L E T I T BE R E SO LVE D: that the proposed Change Order One (1) to Contract 2571 with A.P.A. Restoration Corp. for the not to exceed cost of $1,850,615.00 (Total contract amount including Change Order One (1) is $6,067,264.00) be approved as submitted by Management in accordance with

Board of Directors Resolution #85-16 and amended by Board of Directors Resolution #95-44 and the President is hereby authorized to execute the contract and Management is authorized to take all steps necessary to make this action effective. YE S: At k in s, Ba ile y, G or d on , G r a h a m , I llis, J oh n son , F. J on es, O. J on es, O wen s, Sh a p ir o, Ab d u l-Wa h h a b NO : C ylich , L eslie ABSE NT F O R VOT E : T ir a d o ABSE NT: Sa n t ia go P a ssed

the additional work totals $658,211.00 bringing the total Change Order request to $688,811.00; and W HE R EAS, the Project Manager is in agreement with the change order as per the attached memorandum dated June 15, 2011. NOW T HE R E F O R E , L E T I T BE R E SO LVE D: that the proposed Change Order One (1) to Contract 2343 with Electrical Contracting Solutions for the not to exceed cost of $688,811.00 (Total contract amount including Change Order One (1) is $2,005,233.00) be approved as submitted

by Management in accordance with Board of Directors Resolution #85-16 and amended by Board of Directors Resolution #95-44 and the President is hereby authorized to execute the contract and Management is authorized to take all steps necessary to make this action effective. YE S: At kins, Ba iley, Gor don, Gr ah am, Illis, F. J ones, O. J ones, Owens, Sha pir o, Abdu l-Wa hhab NO : C ylich , J oh n son , L eslie ABSE NT F O R VOT E : Tir a d o ABSE NT: Sa n t ia go Pa ssed

Second Reading - Resolution #11-44 SUBM I T T E D BY: Bill Gor d on SE C ONDE D BY: Kh a lil Ab d ul-Wa hh a b BOAR D O F DI R E C T O R S M E E T I NG DAT E D: J u ly 13t h , 2011 W H E R E AS Ba r t o w Aven u e R est a u r a n t , I n c. has a lease from Riverbay Corporation for premises at 2085

Ba r tow Aven u e (3,600 sq . ft .), Bronx, New York, to be used for ea t in /t a k e ou t bu ffet st yle C hin ese R esta u r a n t and; W H E R E AS , Ba r t ow Aven u e R est a u r a nt , I n c. has requested a Consent to Assignment pursuant to the terms of the lease, to assign the lease to New Ba r t ow Aven u e R est a u r a n t , I n c.; and W H E R E AS, the term of the lease and annual rental rates are within the provi-

Second Reading - Resolution #11-48 SUBM I T T E D BY: R ev. C a lvin Owen s SE C O NDE D BY: Bill G or don BOAR D O F DI R E C T O R S M E E T I NG , DAT E D: J u ly 13t h , 2011 W H E R E AS, the Contracts Department sent out fifty-four (54) requests for proposals for Bid # 2680, Painting & Plastering for Occupied Apartments, Unoccupied

Apartments, Fire Apartments, Public Spaces and Bathrooms; and W H E R E AS, we received twenty-three (23) proposals; and W H E R E AS, bids were reviewed in detail by the Project Manager; and W HE RE AS, the Project Manager has determined Atlas Restoration Corp. is the lowest responsible bidder (Recommendation Attached).

Second Reading - Resolution #11-50 SUBM I T T E D BY: R ev. C a lvin Owen s SE C O NDE D BY: Bill G or don BOAR D O F DI R E C T O R S M E E T I NG, DAT E D: J u ly 13t h , 2011 W H E R E AS, A.P.A Restoration Corp. is doing work under Contract 2571, Roof Replacement at Buildings 4, 9, 11, 19, 20, 22, 23 & 24; and W H E R E AS, a Change Order is requested for the installation of construction ply and associated work, as outlined in the attached proposal from A.P.A dated June 14, 2011, at Buildings 3, 15, 16, 28

& 32 which was not part of A.P.A.’s original contract; and W H E R E AS, the additional roofs are in need of immediate attention as sand bags (photos attached) are currently acting as ballasts to keep the roof membrane from being blown away and flooding numerous apartments; and W H E R E AS, if awarded the Change Order, APA has agreed to hold their pricing from the last bid (Bid # 2571); and W H E R E AS, the Project Manager and Project Engineers/Architects are in agreement with the change order as indicated

Second Reading - Resolution #11-51 SUBM I T T E D BY: Bill Gor d on SE C ONDE D BY: Kh a lil Ab d ul-Wa hh a b BOAR D O F DI R E C T O R S M E E T I NG , DAT E D: J u ly 13t h , 2011 W H E R E AS, Electrical Contracting Solutions is doing work under Contract 2343, High Voltage Replacement at Buildings 9, 10, 11, 15, 16 & 20; and W H E R E AS, a Change Order is requested in the amount of $30,600.00 to install un-cut ground conductors in every

building, supply and install new 480 volt controller at building 9, and supply and install new conduit and wires from fire pump to pump control at building 10. Full scope of work is attached; and W HE R E AS, there are an additional three (3) buildings that have deteriorated over the last 2 years and Electrical Contracting Solutions advised they will hold their 2009 pricing if given the work as per the attached correspondence from Electrical Contracting Solutions dated June 9, 2011; and W H E R E AS, the additional three (3) buildings are buildings 27, 28 and 32 and

Co-op City Times / July 16, 2011

Helping Out in the Community From time-to-time, we have Board meetings. However, I feel that there is a problem with our meetings. And, that is that you cannot be there to see how we make decisions on matters of importance here in our community. Therefore, partly as a sign of respect, I gladly write articles to keep you informed of the many things that go on in this community. My point of view is that I want you to be informed of how things are moving along here. Also, I feel that you have a right to know how our decisions are affecting the entire community of more than 50,000 people. Some of these issues concern finances, safety, maintenance, transportation, and general quality of life matters. Therefore, it’s important that the cooperators and the Board communicate so that we can share ideas, concepts, viewpoints, and suggestions. And, that’s why I always appreciate when people come up to me and say hello. I like that because I want to hear what you have to say. My main point is that I want to make sure that you know that you have Board members that are willing to stand up for you to make sure that this community is running properly. However, everyone should remember that we need to work together. Helping Out How are things going in your section? Do you see areas where we can make improvements? Do you feel safe walking around this community? Do you and your family feel safe coming home at night? What about maintenance issues? What areas do you feel that we can make some

Director’s Viewpoint

Daryl Johnson improvements? Do you feel that your building and this community is clean and well maintained? Bottom line: We cannot let this community go down. When people want to move here, we must have our house in good order. Therefore, I want people to be impressed with the way that we maintain our community. Now, what are some of the things that you say to people who talk about Co-op City? Those statements make all the difference for this community. However, you need to feel good about this community. Therefore, I want you to please share your viewpoints with us Board members. Now, one of the worst things for a business to do is to lose touch with their customers. Therefore, we must develop ways to improve our communications. And, you can help us out in this area. Now, here are my suggestions to help us make this community better: 1. Talk to your building association members. Can you imagine the improvements that we can make if the Board had a strong working relationship with our cooperators, our building associations, our floor captains, our assistant floor captains, and

our workers? 2. Feel free to send letters to your Board members. I want to know what’s on your mind concerning this community. I also want to hear what you have to say about the way things are going in this community. 3. Cooperate with our Public Safety Department. Please read their informative and well-written articles about safety issues. One of the most positive and popular statements that they write is “If you see something, say something.” This one little statement has encouraged many people, including me, to make a positive difference in this city and in this community. Now, here are some of the results that we can expect just by following these three simple suggestions. With your suggestions, we can improve our finances. Just one good thought from you can make a huge difference in the way that we do business. We can make some improvements to the appearance of Co-op City. Some areas that I feel that we can make some improvements include better night lighting. Also, I feel that we should develop something on the lower levels of the Bartow and Dreiser malls. We’re not a Rockefeller Center. However, please look at how they’re using the lower level of their center to entertain and to make money throughout the entire year. Can we do the same thing over here? People are going to want to move into and stay in this community when they see the huge improvements that we can make. However, we have to stop letting negativity prevail and start thinking about things on

a far grander level. You’re going to meet and make lots of new friends in this community. However, we have to attend well-organized meetings and share our viewpoints. Therefore, I would like to encourage all of our building associations to please make sure that you organize your building. And then, please have periodic meetings in your building. By the way, please think about how many people you will have at your building meetings if only the building association members, the floor captains and the assistant floor captains were in attendance. Please remember that calculated number represents power. We’re going to improve the quality of life and our overall safety just by cooperating and saying something. However, we all should do our best and help out. O th er Issues The budget, the Gloria Wise Community Center, and a few other areas that I previously wrote about are on the table right now. So therefore, we’re going to have to wait until a few things are settled with these issues. However, please know that I will keep you informed on our progress in these areas. Now, I would love to hear from you. You are very important to this entire community. So, please send your letters to: Daryl Johnson, Riverbay Board Director, c/o Riverbay Corporation, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475. Or, please send a message to me at: darylhjohnson@optonline.net. Okay, that’s it for now. So, please have a wonderful week. And, may God bless you and your family. Thank you.

St. Joseph’s Episcopal Anglican Church Father Taylor and the congregation of St. Joseph’s invite you to worship with us at 155 Dreiser Loop (lower level) here in Co-op City; telephone: (718) 320-0844.

Week ly sch ed u le: Sunday service at 9 a.m. (Sunday School and Bible study on recess during July & August). Thursday: Choir rehearsal at 7 p.m.

R em ind er : Annual Sunday School picnic on Saturday, July 30th at Pelham Bay Park! Contact the church for more information.

The Lord is gracious and full of compassion, slow to anger and of great kindness. (Psalm 145:8) —D. Sin glet on & M . C h a m b er s

American Legion Auxiliary 1871 Please keep these two dates open on your calendar: The fall conference will be held on Sept. 13, in City Island. As I get the information, I will

pass it on. Friday, Nov. 11, Veterans’ Day, we are going to the Royal Manor. This is a day to celebrate, appreciate and

honor those who have served and are serving our country. Time: 9:30 a.m. sharp. Leaving from Asch Loop by the library, includes lunch and show,

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Co-op City Times / July 16, 2011

Co-op City Baptist Church Rev. Dr. Sheldon E. Williams and the Coop City Baptist Church family invite you to join us tomorrow for worship service at 8:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Sunday School for adults is held at 9:15 a.m. We invite you to worship, study, and pray with us. Wednesday evening Bible study is suspended for the summer. The mid-week service and Wednesday afternoon Bible study is suspended for the summer. Evening Prayer

Service is suspended for the summer. The Co-op City Baptist Church is located at 135 Einstein Loop, Room 50 (lower level). Our telephone number is 718-320-3774. Visit us on the web at www.coopcitybaptistchurch.org. TOMORROW, Sunday, July 17, at the 11:00 a.m. service, the Christian Education Ministry will hold their Recognition Day. The guest speaker will

be Minister Yseninia Bannerman, Associate Minister at Tried Stone Baptist Church, Bronx, NY. All are invited. Co-op City Baptist Church will celebrate its 40th Anniversary on Saturday, November 19 at 11:30 a.m. at the Davenport Country Club located at 400 Davenport Avenue, New Rochelle, NY. Adult tickets are $65 and children, ages 3 -12, are $30. Please call the church for additional information.

Rev. Dr. Williams has a radio show on WMCA 570 AM every Friday at 1:30 p.m. Rev. Dr. Williams is the author of Principle Centered Living: 9 Reasons To Maintain Your Values in a Pressure Filled World and Founder of SEW Universal, Inc. Visit his websites: www.Principle CenteredLiving.com or www.RevDr SheldonEWilliams.com. —Hatt ie L. Luca s

Circle of Christ Church - Hearts of Love Ministry of NY Reverend Elisamuel “Sam” Colon and the Congregation of Circle of Christ Church would like to extend an invitation of love and peace in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Please join us for a time of adoring worship, praise and the Word of God. Allow the Lord to reach into your heart and help you see the road of light and joy. Circle of Christ Church is a beacon which the Lord has lit onto Co-op City and it is our purpose as a church and as children of God to serve, teach and bring forth the Gospel for all to hear and witness. F O C US SC R I P T UR E F O R T H E WE E K:

The Lord said to Joshua, “As I was with Moses, so I will be with you; I will never leave you nor forsake you.” -Joshua 1:5 (NIV) ANNO UNC E M E NT S: Discipleship classes every Sunday at 9:30 a.m. sharp. Flea Market Fundraiser: Friday, July 29th thru Saturday, July 30th from 12 p.m. thru 5p.m. Sched ule of Ser vice: Sundays: Worship Service**, 11 a.m. start First Sunday of each month is our Communion Service. Children’s Church (4-12 years old)

12 a.m. start (Dreiser, Rm. #2) Little Lambs (2–4 years old) 12 a.m. start (Dreiser, Rm. #2) Wednesdays: Spanish Bible Study. Please contact church for time & location Worship, Prayer, & Bible Study 7 p.m. start F r id a ys: Teen Church 7 p.m.–9 p.m. Children’s Church 7 p.m.–9 p.m. F Y I: You can now see portions of our services and worship on our website www.circleofchristchurch.org, Facebook, Youtube and Bronxnet Cable Channel #70, Saturdays at 4 p.m. You can submit your prayer request

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

Retirees of Dreiser Loop Summer is here! It’s time to start new fun things. Do enjoy the light of the day! Come join us RETIREES and friends. During the summer months, Clubroom 19 (718-379-0377), will continue to be available for your weekday socializing pleasure. Have fun and laughs, play cards, Board games, or just watch one of your favorite TV programs with friends. T R AVE L AC T I VI T I E S: Join the fun as we travel to: Dover, DE and Crab Feast. Stay at the Dover Downs Hotel Casino – August 9-11, (3 day/2 nights). We’ll have 2 buffet breakfasts; 2 amazing dinners including ALL you can eat spiced and steamed Maryland Style Blue Crab Feast at the Old Mill Crab House. Shop at the Rehoboth Outlet Stores, as well as enjoy non-stop action at the Dover Downs Slots. Price: $409/double; $499/single. A few seats are still

Building 13 Association We applaud the beatification going on around us. Building 13 Association meeting will not be held this month. We wish you ALL a wonderful and save summer. Crime, however, does not take vacation. Therefore, remain alert and report any crime to the police. The security and safety of our home is our collective responsibility and requires the cooperation of all of us. PLEASE KEEP OFF THE GRASS AND THE FLOWER BEDS. Help keep the surroundings beautiful. P l ea s e ob ey the followin g q u a lit y-oflife r egu la t ion s: a) NO DOG is allowed in the apartment; b) NO LOITERING in the lobby and on the stairways. c) NO SELLING in the lobby. Period. d) NO VANDALIZING the stairs and the elevators. Unannounced police sweeps are conducted day and night to enforce these rules. SE AT BE LTS SAVE LI VES - Always buckle up. “It is not an option,it is the law.” Please avoid texting and unnecessary distractions while driving. Report any criminal activities to Riverbay Public Safety at (718) 320-3050, and/or the 45th Precinct at (718) 822-5411. For all NYC non-emergency inquiries, call 3-1-1. For traffic updates, call 5-1-1. “IF YOU SEE SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING.” —O lu biyi Seh in dem i (M r. B)

available. Final payment was due Thurs., July 7th. (Contact Beverly James/Virginia Stewart at 718-3790377.) Harrah’s Chester Casino and Racetrack, PA – Wed., Sept. 14. Price $65 per person. A 6 hour casino stay, a $10 slot bonus, and All You Can Eat at the TEMPTATION Buffet. A fun-filled exciting and fruitful day awaits you. Come, sign up and join the party! (Contact Lorraine Parker, 718-671-6403, or Beverly James, 718-379-0377). All checks payable to - RETIREES of Dreiser Loop.. T H E AT R E C OM M I T T E E : • Today, Sat., July 16th is our NY Spirit Luncheon Cruise.. Van departure - 10:00 a.m. Dreiser Loop Committee Members meet in Clubroom 19 on

Thursdays after 3 p.m. GO O D AND W E L FAR E : We support all of our members on the mend, and wish you all a speedy recovery and a subsequent long and healthy life. “Sending a little sunshine to sprinkle in your day, reminding you that you’re thought of in a warm and special way!” Contact Elinor Gordon at 718-379-0377 regarding illnesses and bereavements. HE L P WANT E D: Volunteer part-time van drivers needed. (Call 718-379-0377 for additional information.) “Coming together is a beginning, staying together is progress, and working together is success.” Good health, good fortune and a safe and happy summer to all! —C la u d et t e Da vis

Co-op City Times / July 16, 2011

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. SUMME R CH URC H SCH E DULE (Dr ess-down Su mmer Attir e, J u ly 3 – September 4) Adult Sunday School - 9:00 a.m. Worship Service - 11:00 a.m. (10:00 a.m., July 24 – September 4) Communion Service - Every first and third Sundays Prayer Meeting and Bible Study – Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. THE F OLLOWI NG P ROGRAMS ARE AT TH E CH URCH’S ANNE X: 2053 ASCH LOOP NORTH (COOP CI TY) Morning Prayer Services - Tuesday, 6:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. Neighborhood Bible Study - Thursday at 10:00 a.m. OTHE R SCHE DULE D E VE NTS: SUNDAY, JULY 24th, 10:00 A.M. - Please join us for FAMILY AND FRIENDS DAY. Our Theme: “Praising God Together. ” The Women’s Guild Announces Travel Plans for 2012! A FANTASTIC 17-DAY AMERICA THE BEAU-

TIFUL…WEST TOUR - June 26-July 12, 2012. We invite you to get additional information about the Tour, meet fellow travelers, the Travel Agent and representatives from AMTRAK by attending AMERICA WEST TOUR DAY, Saturday, July 30, at 2:00 p.m. at Community Protestant Church, 1659 East Gun Hill Road, Bronx. For additional information and/or to RSVP, call (718) 671-5961; (718) 320-1435; (718) 798-3337, (718) 671-3181 or (718) 320-2608. A $50 discount for reservations made on tour day. Saturday, August 27th – Nurses Ministry’s Annual Shopping Spree to Reading, Pa. (Vanity Fair and Burlington Outlets). Bus departs 7:30 a.m. from Church Annex (2053 Asch Loop North, Co-op City). Donation: $43. For tickets and/or additional information, call (718) 671-7935 or (718) 671-1754. Wednesday, September 14th, 9:00 a.m. - AARP Driver Safety Program (6-hour course) at Community Protestant Church. Instructor: Mrs. Gwendolyn Richardson. Cost: $12. AARP members: $14, non-AARP members. (M.O. or check, payable to: AARP.) To register, call the church office at (718) 862-9172. Saturday, September 17th, 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. at Dreiser Auditorium B, the Missionary Ministry presents a RED CARPET FASHION SHOW AND BRUNCH, fea-

Faith @ Work Christian Church

Church of the New Vision Pastor Anne L. Palmore and the congregation of the Church of the New Vision extend a warm and friendly invitation to everyone to worship with us every Sunday at 8:00 a.m. or 11:00 a.m. We are a church where inspirational messages from the Word of God, the Bible, are delivered every Sunday morning The church is designed to meet the spiritual needs of our community by offering anointed singing and preaching, and a general atmosphere of Christian love and friendly hospitality. We also invite the youth of our community to attend our Sunday morning services, which are designed to meet the special needs of our young people. Parents, please send your children to learn of the Lord Jesus. Prayer Service takes place every Wednesday evening from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. followed by Bible Teaching from 8:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Be with us to learn the truth from the Word of God. L ist of P r ogr a m s a nd E vent s: Adult Sunday School is from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Youth Sunday School is also from 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. Holy Communion is served the first Sunday of the month. Youth Sunday takes place on the second Sunday of the month. Seniors’ Ministry meet 1st Tuesday of the month at 11:00 a.m. Mid-day Bible Study meets every Tuesday afternoon from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. Come join New Vision’s “Partners in Reading Program” every Sunday afternoon from 1:40 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Students in Grades 1 through 8 discover the joy of reading while exploring and improving their literacy levels through small groups and reading partners. Parents, we encourage you to bring your children to benefit from this free program, taught by trained professionals. Our Senior Ministry will celebrate their anniversary on Sunday, July 31, during the 11 a.m. service. Min. Dianne Thomas will be the speaker. Their theme is “Praising God, Walking in Faith diligently with a prayer on our lips.” The Church of the New Vision is located at 135 Einstein Loop, Room #33, Bronx, NY 10475; Telephone: —C a r ol Ha q u e (718) 671-8746 or (718) 320-0409.

Lost Passport Jordanian passport, lost within last 2 weeks in Co-op City. In the name of Esam Mahmod Masood. Please call Oscar at 914-643-9366, if found.

turing the fashions of Dressed to A “T” by Theresa Ferguson. Tickets: $40. For additional information and to purchase tickets, call (718) 379-8514; (718) 671-6922, (718) 671-0425 or (718) 671-6122. Saturday, September 24th – 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: $60/adults; $35/children (3-10). For additional information and/or to make reservations, call (718) 671-7935 or 671-1754. Saturday, October 8, 3:00 p.m. Get on board the “GLORY TRAIN,” a fantastic play presented by the Sepia Players at Community Protestant Church, 1659 East Gun Hill Road, Bronx. Donation: $20. For additional information and/or to purchase tickets, call (718) 513-3308; (718) 671-2187; (718) 655-7241 or (718) 671-5961. HOLD TH E DATE ! Thursday, March 22, 2012, CPC Tours sponsors a trip to Sight and Sound Theatre to see JONAH, with dinner at Miller’s Restaurant. The doors of Community Protestant Church are open to all to worship and fellowship with Christian believers of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. You are cordially invited to come in, join in and receive your blessing. E va n G. M it ch ell —E

Meeting at 177 Dreiser Loop/Dreiser Community Center—Room 8, 9:30 a.m. (Sundays). Church telephone: (718) 644-0951; email: fatwcc@aol.com. Weekly Wor ship Exper ien ces: 6:30 p.m., Thursday Bible Study Sunday Morning Worship, 9:30 a.m. Children’s Church, 9:00 a.m., 2nd through 4th Sundays. C h ur ch M ott o: “We are Christ-Centered, FamilyFocused with Power and Authority.” Chur ch M ission: To empower, educate and motivate men, women, boys and girls to reach their full potential and live abundant lives through preaching and teaching the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Come worship with us—where we honor tradition but are not bound by it! FAITH CAFE OPEN TO THE HOMELESS AND HUNGRY TOMORROW, JULY 17. Immediately following morning 12:00 p.m. worship, we are honoring the Homeless with a great meal—our treat—join us!

P a r t -t im e em p loym en t : Looking for a church home to worship in, be a blessing and be blessed? Join us as we answer the unemployment issue and save a generation all at the same time. The economy is not only a government issue, it’s a church issue. If you have a heart for young people and want to take part in positively impacting their lives, been looking for a “do-something” church and can be dedicated and committed, this is the right fellowship for you. Join us for Sunday worship and speak to the pastor after service. NO PHONE CALLS! We are not ashamed of the Gospel of Jesus Christ for it is the power of God unto salvation of everyone who believes! (Rom 1:16) What great power that is when you realize that you are not in this alone. Our witness is to God’s goodness and not our personal accomplishments. Remember, it’s never about us but always about the goodness of the Lord. —P a st or Deb or a h

Family Owned and Operated • Large Chapel on premises

• Pre-need counseling

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Open Doors, Open Hearts and Open Minds

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

a.m. There are Bible studies in English and Spanish at 10:30 a.m. We also have a children’s service during the English service. Neos P r ogr a m s – The teens, tweens and children’s programs every Friday night at 8 p.m. at the church, ages 5 & up. We also have for girls & boys liturgical dancing, ages 5 to 12, 8 p.m. on Fridays. Every last Friday night is pizza and movie night at 8 p.m. at the church. C r escen d o C h r ist ia n M u sic Sch ool: Learn piano, guitar, percussion, voice and theory. Contact Maestro Frank Colon at (917) 753-3644. The school will be open from Monday – Thursday, 2 p.m. – 8 p.m. Private and group lessons are available. Earlier lessons can be arranged. All ages welcome. Registration is free and rates

are affordable. F lea M a r k et : We will be having our Flea Market on September 24, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. If you are interested in being a vendor, please call the following: Pauline, (718) 320-1552 (call between 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. - 8 p.m., weekdays); Barbara, (347) 603-7473 (if no answer, leave message). No applications will be given after September 17th. L a n ca st er, P a . t r ip – We are going to Lancaster on September 30 to October 1. The trip will consist of shopping at Rockville Square Outlets, Dutch Apple Dinner Theater to see “ I Love a Piano,” staying at the Heritage Hotel, breakfast at the hotel and going to Bird-in-Hand

Farmers Markets and luncheon at Shady Maple Smorgasbord. Travel by deluxe coach. Cost is $237 per person, double occupancy, $295 single occupancy, $229 for triple occupancy, $165-children 13 to 18, and $133-children 12 and under. Children must have 2 adults in the room in order to get the double occupancy rate. Call Barbara at (347) 603-7473 to find out more and make your reservation. If no answer, please leave a message. Deposit must be half payments and full payment must be made no later than August 7th. If you are interested in going on the trip, you must call soon. Limited number of seats available. —R ev. Dr. M ilca Alva r ez-P la u d

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

living God? Do you want to be connected to people who care about you not what you have on or how much money you make? A special seat and friend awaits you. Church of the Savior is located at 120 DeKruif Place – street level, (under Building #7 near Dreiser Loop). Take the 38 to Dreiser Loop and DeKruif Pl. Our mailing address is: P.O. Box 86, Bronx, NY 10475. Su n d a y M or n in g Sch ed u le: Adult Bible Study – 9:15 a.m. Summer Worship - 10:00 a.m. Come and be blessed, we want an opportunity to love you. See you in church. Our children’s Sunday School will teach and nurture your child/children in the word of God. All sessions are during

Einstein Cancer Fund Tuesday, August 9th – We will be going to Caesar’s Casino. Cost per person is $30 with a slot play casino bonus of $25. Time of pick-up is 8 a.m. starting a Einstein Loop, followed by Asch and Dreiser Loop. As always, please bring a valid photo I.D. and a casino card. Saturday, Sept. 17 — Our annual raffle luncheon at the Seashore Restaurant. Cost per person, $48, which includes entrée choice of broiled filet of sole, shrimp (fried, broiled or scampi), prime rib roast of beef, veal or chicken parmesan. There will be an appetizer, pasta, salad, soda, tea, and coffee plus a special cake to commemorate the ocassion. The luncheon is based

on the successful premises we had in making sure everyone attending will receive a raffled-off gift card. We are hoping for as successful a luncheon as last year. For the above events, please call Mildred at 718-320-0288, Loretta at 718671-2958 or Lydia at 718-671-3005. For memorial cards, please call Loretta. It is with great sadness that our long time active member and friend, Michelle Ramirez, has passed away. Our condolences to her children: Frank, Pat and James Ramirez. May they know no more sorrows. Stay safe everyone. —Lydia Ruas

Fundraiser For Schools For September 2011 Dea r Co-op City Commu n ity, & Fa mily a n d F r ien ds, We, the “Minister’s Association Global Alliance, Inc.” are having a F u n d r a iser t o b u y su p p lies for ou r ch ild r en; many children will go back to school without all of their needed school supplies. Rev. Vernell Cooper, Founder and President of our Non-Profit organization, P r ea ch in g P a n el” would love for you to come out and support our endeavor, our “P to raise monies for our children. P r ea ch in g P a n el” consists of 7 Ministers (each speaking for 10 minutes). The “P Rev. A. Coy, Rev. K. Williams & Rev. V. Cooper, all from the C om m u n it y P r ot est a n t C h u r ch , and Minister D. Thomas of the C h u r ch of t h e New Vision , and last, the awesome Pastor Edward Jamison, Evangelist C. Morrison & Elder H. William of the J er u selem Tem p le of Wor sh ip . • O u r Top ic is: Un ity of th e Body of Ch r ist Comin g Togeth er ! • P la ce: C om m u n it y P r ot est a n t C h u r ch An n ex 2053 Asch Loop (under the library) Bronx, NY 10475 • T im e: 4: 00 - 6: 00 p .m . SH AR P ! Door s op en a t 3: 30. • Da t e: J u ly 30, 2011 • For m or e in for m a t ion , ca ll 1-347-405-0959. F R E E W I L L O F F E R I NG T h a n k you a n d G od Bless You for you r givin g. - L ove, P ea ce a n d J oy, Dia n n e T h om a s

worship service. Reading from Holy Scripture Proverbs:15-1. Week ly Act ivit y Each Thursday at 10:00 a.m., Channel 70, Bronxnet. Tune in and be blessed. If this program has lifted you, please let us know. Dr. Smith can be contacted at 718320-0002. If you prefer to drop a personal note: P.O. Box 86, Bronx, NY 10475 is our mailing address. Bereavement Support Group meets Monday evenings at 7:00 p.m. Are you grieving the loss of a loved one? Come,

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our arms and hearts are open to you. God bless you! “ I wa s h u n gr y a n d you fed me” … Church of the Savior is reaching out to individuals and families who need nutritious food. Our food pantry, coordinated by First Lady Theresa Smith, is just a phone call away. For more information on donating or receiving food, please call her at 718-925-5052. T h ough t of t h e Week: “To forgive is to set the prisoner free - and then discover the prisoner was you!” —R ev. Dr. R ob er t A. Sm it h

Co-op City Times / July 16, 2011

Bartow Mon., July 18

Library 9:30am -1:00pm Rm. 31

Bingo – 11:00 am, Room 31

Dominos 2:00 pm, Room 25

Word Games 9:30am – 11:00 am, Rm. 31

Card Games 2:00pm – 4:00 pm, Room 25

Tues., July 19

Current Events 10 a.m., Rm. 31 Bingo 10:00 in Rm. 31

Dreiser

Library 9:30am – 1:00 pm

Crochet and Knitting

Rm. 49

9:00am, Rm. 7

Dominos 10:00am, Rm. 45

Library, Exercise, Chat Session 9:30 am – 1:00

Line Dancing

pm, Rm. 7

2:00pm – 4:00 pm, Rm. 45

Stay Well Exercise

Around table

No July/August Resume Sept

The

Lunch

11:30am, Rm. 49 Bingo 11:00am, Rm. 31

Mind Teasers

Walking and Exercise w/Ms. Gaskill, 2:00 –

Afternoon Movie

Thurs., July 21

2:00pm – 4:00pm, Rm. 7

4:00 pm

Dominos 10:00 in Rm. 49

Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session, Rm. 7, 9:30 – 10:30 Alert & Alive on vacation until September, 10:30 in Rm. 7

Tai Chi 11:00 in Rm. 45 Bingo 1:00 in Rm. 49

Word Games 9:30 –11:30 a.m., Rm. 31

Mixed Cultural dance 10:30 in Aud. A

Matinee Movie w/George Rm. 49, 2-4 p.m.

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

Stay Well Exercise on vacation until Sept. 14, Rm. 31, 10 am Dominos 2:30 p.m., Rm. 25 Word Games 9:30– 1:30 p.m., Rm. 31 Bingo 2 p.m. in Rm. 25 Blood Pressure 1st & 3rd on vacation until Sept. 21, Rm. 31 9 - 10 am Card Games 2-4 p.m., Rm. 25

Tuesday Movie w/popcorn 2-4 p.m., Rm. 7

Dominos 10 a.m., Rm. 45 Spelling Bee10 a.m., Rm. 49 Spanish Practice Class 10:30 in Computer lab Bingo 1:00 in Rm. 49

Library 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., Rm. 31 Chat session 9:30 a.m. – 1 p.m., Rm. 31 Dominos 2:30 p.m., Rm. 25 Word Games 9:30 -11:30, Rm. 31

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

Bingo 2 p.m. in Rm. 25 Bingo 1:00 in Rm. 49 Card Games p.m., Rm. 25

Fri., July 22

12:00pm – 1:00pm, Rm. 7

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

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

Wed., July 20

Einstein

2:30-4

“Movie Madness” 9:30 a.m., Rm. 31 Spelling Bee 11 a.m., Rm. 31 Dominos 2:30 p.m., Rm. 31 Word Games 9:30 – 11:30 a.m., Rm. 31 Bingo 2 p.m. in Rm. 25 Card Games 2-4 p.m., Rm. 25 Line Dancing 10-11 a.m., Rm. 31

Dominos 10 a.m., Rm. 45 Art 10:00 in Rm. 45 Bingo 1:00 p.m. in Rm. 49 Card Games Rm. 49 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. Blood Pressure 2nd & 4th Friday 10-11:30, Rm. 49

Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session, Rm. 7, 9:30 – 1:00 Garden Club, Rm. 7, 10:00 Sewing w/Raymonde on vacation until Sept. Tai Chi 11 a.m., Rm. 2 Mind Teasers 12-1 p.m., Rm. 7 Art Class 1-4 p.m., Rm. 7 Library, Exercise Bike, Chat session, Rm. 7, 9:30 – 1pm Blood Pressure 1st & 3rd Thursday 10-11:30, Rm. 7 Line Dancing 10:00 a.m. Aud. A Mind Teasers 12-1 p.m., Rm. 7 Belly Dancing 12:30 p.m., Aud. A Handi-Flex 1 p.m., Aud. A Drama Rm. 7, 1:30–4 p.m. Crochet & Knitting 9:00 in Rm. 2 Day at the Movies w/ popcorn 10 a.m., Rm. 7 Meditative Moments on vacation until September, 11 am, Rm. 8 Mind Teasers 12-1 p.m., Rm. 7 Whist Card Game/ Scrabble 2-4 pm, Rm. 7 *Schedule subject to change without notice*

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

WEEKLY TRIPS

PRICE

PICK UP TIMES

Bartow Dreiser Einstein 1 p.m. 1:15 p.m. 1:30 p.m. 8:30 a.m. 8:45 a.m. 9:00 a.m. (June, July & August only) NO SW I M M I NG UNT I L F URT H E R NOT I C E TO BE ANNOUNCED Tuesdays Bowling $10 11 a.m. 11:30 a.m. 11:15 a.m.

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

$5 $12

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

Date:

Kosher

Non-Kosher

Soups, Breads and Desserts

Mon., July 18

Pineapple juice Hoki Fish w/lemon sauce Steak fries Tossed salad

Chicken breast & wing Brown rice California blend

Whole wheat bread Diced peaches

Tuna salad Potato salad Three beans salad

Whole wheat bread Tangerines

Italian bread Pear

Tues., Turkey burger July Red Bliss potato/n/skin Carrots 19 Wed., July 20

Apple juice Chicken cacciatore Spaghetti Italian blend

Veal stew Bow tie pasta Mixed vegetables

Thurs., July 21

Orange juice Salisbury steak Mashed potato Spinach

Breaded chicken thigh Green peas Diced turnips

Fri., July 22

Orange/pineapple juice Tuna salad Tri color pasta salad Carrot/raisin salad

Meat loaf w/mushroom gravy Baked Potato Spinach

Rye bread Banana Whole wheat bread Peach

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

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

Upcoming Events/Trips E F F E C T I VE I M M E DI AT E LY DOOR TO DOOR DROP OFF S FOR SHOPPI NG TR IP S ONLY. E MPI RE C ITY C ASI NO-July 20th, July 27th also August 3rd, August 24th and August 31 - $3. Trip includes transportation, boxed lunch and 4 hours at casino, $10 food coupon. Pick-ups: Einstein, 10:00 a.m.; Bartow, 10:15 a.m. and Dreiser, 10:30 a.m. DROP OFF AT ASCH LOOP IN FRONT OF LIBRARY, DREISER LOOP AND EINSTEIN LOOP ONLY. FAI R WAY – Monday, July 18. Pickups: Einstein, 1:30 p.m.; Bartow, 1:45 p.m.; Dreiser, 2:00 p.m. Round trip transportation, $3. NEW YOR K AQUAR IUM – Monday, July 18, 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. $15 includes round trip transportation, admission to Aquarium, boxed lunch. Souvenir shops and food courts available. Pick-ups: Dreiser, 8 a.m.; Bartow, 8:15 a.m., Einstein, 8:30 a.m. OR CHAR D BEAC H - Monday, July 25 and Friday, July 29. $7 includes transportation, boxed lunch, 5 hours at Beach. Pick-ups: Bartow 9:00 a.m., Dreiser 9:15 a.m. and Einstein 9:30 a.m. ST E W L E O NAR DS – Monday, August 1. IF SA ADVOC ACY CAFÉ AT CO-OP C IT Y. Join us for a lively discussion on senior benefits and entitlements, Wednesday, August 10, 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m., Einstein Center, 2nd Floor. Refreshments will be served. Contact Hattie Lucas -718-3790433, Ext. 3002. Given the current New York Budget Crisis, advocacy and community organizing is needed more than ever! C I R Q UE d u SOL E I L Z a r k a na World Premiere at Radio City, Wednesday, September 21, $52 per person (includes admission/round trip transportation/boxed lunch). Payment due by July 15. Pick-ups: Bartow, 11:45 a.m; Dreiser, 12:00 p.m. and Einstein, 12:15 p.m. SELF Defense Classes Have Been Cancelled at ALL Centers. C AR E GIVER SUPPORT GROUP Do You Need Support For An Older Person? A Caregiver Support Group can offer an

atmosphere of understanding and support for caregivers to discuss issues and problems. Whether you care for a loved one from a distance or in your home, you are most welcome. The group meets every other Tuesday at: 2049 Bartow Avenue, Room 31 from 1-2 p.m. The next session is Tuesday, July 19. The support group is facilitated by a social worker. If you have any questions, please contact JASA at 718-320-2066. DI SABI L I T Y SUP P ORT /SO C I AL IZ AT ION GROUP - First Friday of every month – 2049 Bartow Ave., Room 25. The next meeting for the DIABE TI C SUP P O RT G RO UP is scheduled for Monday, July 25. Senior Center Field Tr ip Per mission Slip – Effective immediately, all senior center participants are required to fill out a Senior Center Field Trip Permission Slip before going on any JASA senior center trips. If you are paying for someone to go on the trip, you must make sure that they bring the form with them on the day of the trip. All forms must be filled out prior to going on the trip. No exceptions. NOW HIR ING: PART TI ME DR IVER WANTE D - The Co-op City Bartow Senior Center is searching for a responsible part-time driver with a valid CDL License to work 20 hrs. per week. You can obtain an application or submit your resume to the Coop City Senior Center Office located at 2049 Bartow Ave., 718-320-2066. BL OOD PR E SSUR E: Trained volunteers are providing FREE blood pressure screenings to the 60+ community, conveniently located at all three of the Co-op City community centers. All you need is to become a member by simply filling out a short application form available at any of the local centers. LOC ATI ONS & SC HEDUL E 135 Einstein Loop, Room 45, every 2nd & 4th Friday at 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. 177 Dreiser Loop, Room 7, every 1st & 3rd Thursday at 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Bartow at 2049 Bartow Ave., Room 31, every 1st & 3rd Wednesday at 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.

Co-op City Times / July 16, 2011

WEEKLY SCHEDULE EDUCATION African American Association: “Business Education Classes” Wed., 7/20; 6:00 pm (Dreiser Room #2)

HOBBIES African American Association: “ Belly Dancing Classes” Mon., 7/18; 6:30 pm “Yoga & Pilates” Thurs, 7/21; 7:00 pm (Dreiser Room #2)

RELIGIOUS Deeper Life Church: Tues., 7/19; 7:00 pm (Dreiser Room #1) Church of the New Vision: “Bible Studies” Sun., 7/24; 9:30 am (Einstein Room #38)

Faith @ Work Christian Church: Thurs., 7/21; 5:30 pm and Sun., 7/24; 8:00 am (Dreiser Room #8)

Iglesia Cristiana Marcos 16:15: Sun., 7/24; 10:00 am (Einstein Rm #35) Harvest Restoration Ministries: “Bible Study” Wed., 7/20; 7:00 pm (Dreiser Room #10), “Church Service” Sun., 7/24; 10:00 am (Dreiser Room #10)

Mt. Calvary Baptist Church: Thurs., 7/21; 5:30 pm (Dreiser Room #9) Circle of Christ: “Children’s Bible Study” Sun., 7/24; 10:00 am (Dreiser Room #2)

SENIORS JASA Senior Services: “luncheon” Mon.,- Fri., 7/18;-7/22; 8:00 am (Bartow Room #31)

SERVICE & CIVIC Weight Watchers Nutrition Program: Tues., 7/19; “Meeting Time” 6:00 pm (Dreiser Room #4)

Co-op City Toastmasters: “Meeting” Tues., 7/21; 6:30 pm (Bartow Room #28)

Baychester Library Events VISIT THE LIBRARY - A GREAT WEALTH OF INFORMATION WEEKLY EVENTS Children’s Read Aloud - Everyday @ 11:30 a.m. • Chess Club - Every Monday & Thursday, 2:00 p.m. except July 21 @ 3:30 pm • KIDS Game On Nintendo Wii! - Every Monday, 3:30 p.m. • Yugioh! - Every Tuesday, 2 p.m., Teen TAG - Every Tuesday, 4 p.m., ages 12-18 • Arts/Crafts - Wednesday, July 6, 13 & 27, 2 p.m., ages 3-8 • Teen Book Café - Every Wednesday, 4 p.m., Talk about books or listen. • Chess Club - Every Thursday, 2:00 p.m. • Teen Time - Every Friday, 2:30-4:30 p.m. Come and hang out in the library’s community room: Bring a snack, talk to friends, play games. • Film - Every Saturday, 2:00 p.m. SPECIAL EVENTS: CR Program - Wednesday, July 20th @ 2:00 p.m. • Adult Book Discussion Thursday, July 21st @ 1:30 p.m. • BLA Meeting - Thursday, July 21st @ 2:00 p.m. SPECIAL PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN: WEDNESDAY, JULY 20TH - COOL RAINFOREST CONNECTION, 2 PM In The Adventures of Captain Cocoa, the audience will join the humorous superhero Captain Cocoa on a journey to save the rain forest-only to discover it might be the average person who can really save the day. Plus, the intrepid Jungle Explorer and her puppet sidekick, Youcan the Toucan, will be on hand to talk about geography and share some poetry. Presented by the Central Park Zoo Wildlife Theatre. For ages 4 to 8 years old.

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

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

718.379.6700 FREE ADMISSION TO ALL

AARP Chapter #4997 FYI: The AARP office (Room “O”) in Dreiser Loop Community Center will be closed for July/August. If you have questions about the trips listed below, contact the Tour Committee member named after each trip. We look forward to “seeing you on our trips and in September at our meeting….” Add AARP Peachtree Chapter #4997 to your Fall/Winter schedule to keep you abreast of Albany happenings and community activities.… Heartfelt condolences to our members Rose Hillian and Jeannette Graves on the loss of their family members; Getwell prayers for a speedy recovery to Beverly James. NOTE: To our sick, on the mend and shut-in members, and those bereaved members, please know that you are in our prayers. Contact Frances Wilson, Good & Welfare Coordinator, 718-671-5493. 2011 TOUR ACTIVITIES REMINDER: You don’t have to be a member of Peachtree Chapter to attend any of the trips — so, come and go with us…. let’s have fun together. July 21 (Thurs.) – 4-hour stay at the “new” & “exciting” Sugar House Casino (PA) – w/a 3-course luncheon aboard the Moshula Historic Ship; casino bonus (to be announced) – $87/person – Leaving from Asch Loop in front of the library at 8:30 a.m. - contact Daisy, 718-671-3241. Aug. 23 (Tues.) – Boston Harbor Cruise; includes roundtrip motor coach; scenic 2-hour Harbor Cruise (aboard the beautiful Odyssey); elegant served 3course luncheon; and musical entertainment – A “WAITING LIST” IS AVAILABLE — $90/person – contact Delores, 718-379-2176. Sept. 22 (Thurs.) – Opus “Casino Cruise” Line – trip includes sailing out of Freeport (NY); free hot/cold buffet & dessert; free “top-shelf” drinks while gaming; Deluxe motor coach transportation to ship; slot bonus to be announced – $60/person – for payment info. (make check payable to AARP #4997), contact

Jeanne, (718) 379-3742 A.S.A.P. Oct. 17th & 18th – Rocking Horse Resort Fall Foliage – overnight stay; 3 meals; resort activities; Monticello Raceway/Casino on return trip home — $199/double; $249/single — $50 deposit due with registration – balance due by Sept. meeting – contact Jean, 718-379-3742. Dec. 30 – Jan. 1, 2012 – New Year’s Eve Weekend Celebration at the DESMOND – Lavish New Year’s Eve Party; cocktail party w/hot hors d’oeuvres & Pasta Station; 5 hours open bar; surf & turf dinner; champagne toast; music/dancing; all new Christmas Show at the American Music Theater; after checkin, dinner w/fun & games; full-hot buffet breakfast; then you can go to an Atlantic City Casino or shopping at QVC Studio Tour or shopping at King of Prussia Mall or relaxing at the Desmond; 2 nights Deluxe Accommodations; New Year’s Day Champagne Brunch & show; - $534/person double; $634 – single; $526/person triple; $50/per person trip insurance available – $50 deposit due at registration – Contact Delores, 718-379-2176 for registration form to be mailed to you. 2012 TOUR ACTIVITIES APRIL 23-24, 2012 – “JONAH” – experience the mighty storm at sea that breaks apart an enormous ship; peer into the underwater world & see the giant fish swallow up God’s misguided Prophet Jonah — at the Millennium Theater in Lancaster (PA) – trip includes: a stop in Bethlehem (PA) known as the “Christmas City”; visit the Sands Casino ($35 Casino Bonus); lodging at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Reading; wine & cheese reception w/a sit-down dinner and live Musical Comedy Show; 2nd day hot breakfast buffet; visit an Amish quilt shop, cannery & Kitchen Kettle gift shops; w/reserved seats at the Millennium Theater for “JONAH”; stop for dinner on the way home…Trip prices to be announced; call Jeanne, 718-3793742, to register. —Delores Debnam

Goose Island Seniors Einstein Community Center, Section 5, 135 Einstein Loop, Bronx, New York 10475; (718) 379-9613 Wednesday July 20 and 27 — We are having a Bingo game in Room 39 at 1:30 p.m. Admission is $2. Refreshments will be served Sunday July 31 — We are having a Bingo Game in Room 39 at 1:30 p.m. Admission is $3. Refreshments will be served. Tuesday July 26 – We are gong to Atlantic City Showboat Casino. The price is $30; rebate is $30 slot play. Pick-up time is 8 a.m. at our three usual bus stops: Einstein Center, Asch Loop (back of library) and Dreiser Loop. Atlantic City has a lot to offer: the Boardwalk, beach, and many stores, and casinos. Wednesday October 19 – We are going to Villa Roma for an Octoberfest. The price is $55 (fifty-five). Pick-up time is 8 a.m. at our usual 3 bus stops We are now taking standbys. Call Ann or Mary for more information, 718-379-9613.

Thursday November 11 — We are-having an End of Year Party at Seashore Restaurant, City Island. The price is $55 (fifty-five) Music and entertainment provided by Mr. Willard. Menuappetizer; pasta salad, and entrée choice of grilled or baked salmon, filet of sole, seafood combination platter, prime rib of beef, roast chicken. chicken parmigiana, BBQ chicken, BBQ baby back ribs, BBQ combo of chicken and ribs, vegetables and potatoes, unlimited soft drinks, ice tea, coffee, tea. and a special cake. Thursday July 14 — We went to Platzl Brauhaus. The weather was very comfortable The food was plenty and everyone had a great time. We’ll do it again next year. For more information, call Ann or Mary at 718-379-9613 or come to 135 Einstein Center, Room 39, — Monday to Thursday, l0 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. We still have our garage sale in Room 39. GOOD HEALTH TO ALL. —Mary Pilla

Co-op City Times / July 16, 2011

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

The word “Compassion” is an interesting word. Literally, it means “to have passion with.” What does a father feel when his son is wounded? His pain. What does a parent experience when his child is frustrated? His anguish. Then what does a compassionate person feel when someone is hurt? He shares his passion with him. This word “compassion” is in danger of becoming obsolete. For it expresses an ideal that conflicts with catch phrases of today. In the colleges we are told, “be objective.” In the laboratories we are taught, “be dispassionate.” In industry, we are cautioned, “Don’t let your feelings get in your way.” Our friends

warn us, “Don’t get involved.” It is, then, no wonder that we are called the “cool generation.” Our society’s large scale inability to feel genuine compassion has become one of our main stumbling blocks. It is time we went beyond a mechanical liberalism to a deeper comprehension of the problems that are troubling our generation. Many people actually think that we can solve a problem solely by passing a law. They completely miss the deeper aspects of human compassion. We cannot pass morality by a majority vote, for the level of morality is in the depth of the compassionate hearts of people and not in laws alone.

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

ing for a conservative synagogue, we are still here, and all are welcome. Try to take a Saturday and come to services when you can Donations or dues can be sent to the office. —M a r vin Seid m a n

Men’s Club Traditional Synagogue I would like to remind everyone that the Traditional Synagogue of Co-op City has MOVED to a new location in Section 5. The new address is 120 Erdman Place, Building 27B. The Men’s Club is running a trip to the MOUNT AIRY CASINO in Pennsylvania on Wednesday, August 17. C OST: $28 per person with a $35 slot. There is a SENIOR Buffet – Special, $9.99 (55 and older). Player may use any machine or table. Remember you need a government photo ID card to get your bonus slot play. Payment is due by August 14. We provide a

free snack going, play games, and on the return trip, we show a movie.. For r eser va tion s, ca ll: Marty, (718) 671-7809; Gary, (718) 671-8424; Bruce, (718) 320-2234. (PLEASE NOTE, PICK-UP TIMES HAVE CHANGED) P ick -up st op s: Einstein Loop, 8:15 a.m.; Asch Loop, 8:20 a.m.; Dreiser Loop, 8:25 a.m. Everyone is invited to all our functions. We hope you will join us. Shalom! —Br uce Git elson

Young Israel of Co-op City Young Israel of Co-op City (lower level of the Dreiser Loop shopping center) is a house of worship that opens its doors every morning from 6 until 7 a.m. Anyone who wishes to start the daily routine with prayers, during which our spiritual leader, Rabbi Solomon I. Berl, offers a brief Bible teaching is welcome. On Friday evening, Sabbath services begin at 7 p.m. Saturday morning services

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

Traditional Synagogue The Traditional Synagogue of Co-op City, Young Israel of Baychester, Section 5 (new address) at Bldg. 27B-120 Erdman Place (behind the Lobby), welcomes you to pray with them. Tel. for the Shule (same old number) 1-718-379-6920. Not e: Office hours are on Thursday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and on Sunday, we are here from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Candle lighting on Friday, July 22, is before 8:02 p.m. Shabbat ends today, Saturday, July 16, at 9:15 p.m. We recite Havdallah (The Recital over the Wine) at the end of Shabbos. Mincha services on Saturday, July 16 are 7:00 p.m. and the Shalosh Seudos repast is at 7:15 p.m. The community is always welcome to attend our various functions and enjoy a great day of fun and friendship. Coming Events: Saturday, July 16-Morning Services are at 9:00 a.m. Mincha is at 7:00 p.m. and the Rabbi’s class is at 7:15 p.m. The class for this week will encompass Chapter 9 of Pirkei Avot. The parsha this week is “Pinchas”. Shabbat ends at 9:15 p.m. Sunday, July 17 at 1:30 p.m.-Enjoy an afternoon of Bingo at the Synagogue. Bring your friends and neighbors. The cost is $3 per person and includes admission, snacks and refreshments. Where else can you keep cool and have fun at the same time? Tuesday, July 19-The Fast of Tammuz begins at 4:27 a.m. and ends at 8:59 p.m.

Good and Welfare Dues for 2011: Dues are always in order. Please honor your Yiskor pledges. Send your checks to: Traditional Synagogue at 120 Erdman Place, Bronx, NY 10475. Thank you! Come on down to the synagogue to purchase kosher wine. Do you need a tree certificate sent “in Honor” or “in Memory” of a special occasion or a condolence? For information, you can call Mimi at 1-347-427-4526 and we can accommodate you. Oh my gosh! I heard that the celebration Kiddush, given by Marty & Sheila Linder last Saturday, was a beautiful tribute to their 40 years of wedded bliss. We all wish you many more wonderful happy and especially healthy years together. As of this writing, I am sorry to report that Jerome Berlofsky was admitted through the ER at Einstein Hospital last Friday for a serious urinary problem. We wish him a speedy recovery. Rabbi Daniel had a guest attend services last Saturday. His name is David Druce. He had been living in Israel and has returned to the USA. He now resides in the Bronx and was kind enough to share some of his experiences in Israel with those in attendance. Hope he will come to us again. Please! Support the Synagogue. We always need your help. Thank you. Shalom! —Miriam Evelyn Berlofsky

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Coalition of African-American Churches & Community Organizations The Coalition cordially invites you to attend its 16th annual "Friends & Family Day," Sunday, October 16, at 3 p.m. The affair will be held in Dreiser Auditorium B, 177 Dreiser Loop, Bronx, NY. You are welcome to invite your family and neighbors to join us for an afternoon of fun. There will be a guest speaker, fabulous entertainment, including vocalists, gospel rappers, dancers and more. If you wish to perform for this occasion, or volunteer to decorate or serve food, please call (718) 671-5957, (718) 3793494, or (718) 671-9610. Members are asked to donate juice, soft drinks or dessert. This event is FREE. The Coalition of African-American Churches & Community Organizations of Co-op City, Inc. meetings will be in recess July and August. Meetings will resume on Tuesday, September 6. The Coalition wishes everyone a happy and healthy summer. Please inform the Coalition of any suggestions that you may have. Patricia Bonaparte is the President of the Coalition. Phone number, 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

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