Co-op City Times 07/17/10 by Co-op City Times

Vol. 45 No. 29

Saturday, July 17, 2010

Turn off the tap on wasted water BY JIM ROBERTS Experts estimate that the average household can cut its water usage by 30% by making just a few simple changes to use water more efficiently. And with water rates exploding in New York – costing Coop City an extra $2 million this year alone – saving water can add up to big money for shareholders. In 2009, Riverbay paid $16 million in water charges, making water one of the biggest expenses that cooperators pay for each year. However, even though the water rates went up by 12.9% this July, the total water bill that Co-op City pays doesn’t have to rise that much if everyone pitches in to use less water. There are many easy ways to stop water waste that everyone can help with. Making sure that taps are turned off all the way so water doesn’t drip all day, and get-

ting a leaking or running toilet fixed right away, will make a big difference in how much water is used each day by the 55,000 residents of Co-op City. For example, a steady drip faucet can waste 180 gallons of water each day, at a cost of $1.63. Even a slow drip faucet will produce 36 gallons of wasted water in a day. A fully opened faucet that runs all day long wastes more than 3,600 gallons of water in one day at a cost of $32.53. And a half-open faucet pours 1,620 gallons of water “down the drain,” at a cost of $14.64. A constantly running toilet can waste 6,000 gallons per day at a cost of $54.22. A leaking toilet can waste nearly 250 gallons, or $2.26, of water each day, and even a trickling toilet can produce 30 gallons a day. (Continued on page 2)

Save water – help make a difference Last year, Riverbay paid $16 million in water charges, one of the biggest expenses for Co-op City shareholders. Starting July 1, 2010, the rates increased by 12.9%, which amounts to an additional $2.3 million per year in operating expenses. The entire community can help by saving water to reduce this additional expense. What causes the increase in water bills? Water wasted in your toilet A trickling toilet can waste 30 gallons per day. Cost – 27 cents per day A leaking toilet can waste 250 gallons per day. Cost - $2.26 per day A constantly running toilet can waste 6,000 gallons per day. Cost - $54.22 per day Water wasted in your tub, shower and sink A slow drip faucet can waste 36 gallons per day. Cost – 33 cents per day A steady drip faucet can waste 180 gallons per day. Cost - $1.63 per day A half-open faucet can waste 1,620 gallons per day. Cost - $14.64 per day A fully-opened faucet can waste 3,600 gallons per day. Cost - $32.53 per day How can you make a difference? Bathroom Do take short showers and save 5 to 7

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

Riverbay Corporation thanks shareholders for their cooperation.

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Repairs to balconies being done simultaneously on seven buildings

Workmen repair balconies from two scaffoldings set up on each line of balconies on the front side of Building 2. Each of the seven buildings that are yet to have their balconies repaired will have the work done on two lines of balconies simultaneously. Photo by Bill Stuttig

BY BILL STUTTIG A total of 14 crews are now working simultaneously on the seven Co-op City buildings that have not yet had their balconies repaired and restored in compliance with the city’s Local Law 11. Riverba’s Director of Construction, Tony Rasulo, reported this week that two scaffolds have been erected on each of the remaining seven buildings and two lines of balconies on each building are being repaired simultaneously in order to expedite the work and restore the balconies for shareholders’ use as quickly as possible. On the tower buildings, Buildings 6, 7,

and 8, where work began first, repairs are being done on two sides of the buildings simultaneously while on the chevron buildings, Buildings 1, 2 and 3 and the triple core building, Building 5, repairs are underway on two separate adjacent lines of balconies. Rasulo added that safety measures for the completion of the balcony repairs included the installation of over 11,000 linear feet of new 8-foot high chain link fence which has replaced the old wooden snow fencing. An additional 4,000 feet of (Continued on page 2)

Crowley criticizes MTA over AccessA-Ride’s weather-related eligibility BY BILL STUTTIG A controversial new MTA policy whereby eligibility for participation in the Access-a-Ride program for some depends on daily weather forecasts has not escaped the notice of Co-op City’s Congressional representative, Joseph Crowley. Congressman Crowley has personally written Thomas F. Prendergast, President of the MTA, to express his concern over the “arbitrary” new policy. Crowley, who sits on the U.S. Congress’ powerful Ways and Means legislative committee, which oversees, among other things, policy regarding tax credits and disbursements, wrote to the MTA executive: “I am writing on behalf of my disabled constituents who are outraged by the MTA’s new policy for Access-A-Ride customers whereby eligibility for paratransit service will be contingent on weather conditions for individuals deemed con-

ditionally eligible. Many of the disabled seniors feel that basing eligibility of something as intangible and unpredictable as the weather is an arbitrary policy that violates their rights to efficient and reliable transportation services.” Under the new policy, according to a letter sent to Access-A-Ride customers by the MTA last month, “Customers who have weather-related conditional eligibility will only be able to use Access-a-Ride when extreme weather conditions prevent them from using mass transit. Your AAR (Access-a-Ride) ID card will indicate the weather-related condition that applies. For example, if your AAR ID card indicates extreme cold, from December 1 through March 31, you will be able to reserve a trip on days when the temperature is 39 degrees or below. You will not (Continued on page 4)

Water There are many simple ways that each cooperator can cut the community’s annual water bill and save everyone money each day. Short showers save 5 to 7 gallons of water every minute, and filling the tub only halfway can save 10 to 15 gallons of water. Water-saving showerheads and faucet aerators save 2.2 gallons a minute. About 2 to 3 gallons of water is wasted each minute when you run the water while shaving, washing your hands or brushing your teeth. Check all faucets in kitchens and laundries to make sure each has an aerator that can reduce flow by one gallon a minute. Your CSO office has aerators if you need one. Don’t let the water run while washing dishes. Kitchen faucets use two to three gallons a minute, but filling a basin only takes 10 gallons to wash and rinse. Don’t run water to make it cold – instead, have water chilled in the refrigerator, ready to drink. Be sure to run the washing machine only when full. Save even more by using the short cycle. That extra $2.3 million in water bills that Co-op City

Balcony repairs fencing will be installed as the scaffolding is moved to other areas of the buildings after the initial balcony lines are completed. In addition, pedestrian safety bridging has been erected at all locations affected by the expedited work. More than 3500 linear feet of bridging have been installed to date at Buildings 1 to 3 and 5 to 8. Erection on the last required safety bridge, at Building 5, commenced yesterday. In the end, more than 5000 linear feet of sidewalk bridging will be required. Because the scope of the needed repair and restoration changes significantly from balcony to balcony, an exact time-table for the completion of the work is not available. But, the fact that all seven affected buildings are being worked on simultaneously in multiple spots is in line with statements made by General Manager Vernon Cooper in May vowing then that the required work would be completed as quickly as possible. In early May, the New York City Department of Buildings ordered several buildings through New York City to close off access to balconies that have not yet had the required Local Law 11 repairs completed. That order was precipitated by a fatal accident in March involving the structural failure of a balcony on a mid-town Manhattan apartment building. A young man lost his life in the Manhattan accident and six weeks later, the Department of Buildings required balconies closed on numerous buildings throughout the city that had not yet completed their Local Law 11 work. In Co-op City, under the massive recapitalization program that began in 2005, 28 of the community’s 35 buildings have had the balconies restored after nearly two decades of intermittent balcony closures and on-going structural concerns due to the community’s original defects related to poor governmental oversight during the community’s original construction. Up until that accident in March in midtown Manhattan, the city had allowed the balconies on the seven yet to be repaired buildings to continue to be used. But that changed when Riverbay was notified, along with several other building managers throughout the five boroughs, that the city would no longer allow use of the yet-to-be repaired balconies. Buildings Department spokesperson, Tony Sclafani, explained at the time of the order to close the balconies, “Following the tragedy that occurred in March, the Department of Buildings intensified its scrutiny of issues related to building exteriors across the city.” With the orders to stop using the balconies coming just as the warmer weather months were arriving, residents were understandably upset and management promised to expedite the work. In late June, the Riverbay Board of Directors approved a resolution to grant a change order to allow Riverbay’s contractor for the Local Law 11 repairs, Proto Construction, to resume its work including repairs to the approximately 1000 terraces affected by the Department of Buildings’ orders.

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faces this year could translate into a 2% increase in carrying charges unless everyone pitches in to cut back on wasting water. Water bills have been rising at doubledigit rates for several years. In 2007, the rate increase was 11.5%, followed by even bigger soakings of ratepayers of 14.5% in 2008 and 12.9% in 2009. “It’s been very difficult to budget for each year with these runaway increases from the city,” said Peter Merola, Riverbay’s Director of Finance. “It’s sad that the shareholders are forced to carry this burden. The increases have added up over the years and now the cost of water is hurting everyone.” For Co-op City, these staggering increases translate into millions of dollars each year. The water and sewer bill for 2008/09 came to $11.356 million here and then exploded the next year to $16.6 million, costing an extra $5.244 million in the annual Riverbay operating budget. Water costs of $11.356 million in 2008 made up approximately 7% of the total operating budget of $158 million that year. In 2009, with another double-digit rate increase, the

water bill of $16 million consumed just under 10% of the entire Riverbay operating budget. Over the past five years, the cost of the water and sewage bills at Co-op City has soared. The total water and sewer charges to Co-op City in 2009 were $16.6 million. Five years ago, that bill was $6.6 million. In 2004, the bill on average cost $429 per year, or $36 a month, per each apartment. Just five years later, in 2009, the Co-op City payments for water skyrocketed to $1,080 per apartment each year, or $90 a month, an increase of 250 percent. Shareholders are not billed individually for water usage. By reducing household water use you can not only help reduce the energy required to supply and treat public water supplies, but also can help address climate change. If one out of every 100 American homes retrofitted with water-efficient fixtures, we could save about 100 million kilowatts of electricity per year — avoiding 80,000 tons of greenhouse gas emissions. That is equivalent to removing nearly 15,000 automobiles from the road for one year.

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Construction Director Rasulo explained last month that since Proto’s contract with Riverbay began in 2004, the company has held its prices steady. However, recently citing increased material and labor costs, Proto requested the change order to continue work on the terraces in the seven buildings that were ordered closed by the city in May as well as six remaining buildings where façade and brickwork is ongoing. Riverbay’s management then met with the state Division of Housing and Community Renewal (DHCR), the state supervising agency for Mitchell-Lama developments, and asked for a review of Proto’s request. “Management met with the state Division of Housing and Community Renewal and gave them a copy of Proto’s increase request and asked them to review it and let us know if the increases are in line with other projects they are overseeing and they sent us back a spreadsheet showing that Proto’s request is in line with industry standards,” said Rasulo. Work had actually begun on the seven affected buildings before the change order was approved and in recent days, the work was expedited to include repairs being done on two lines of balconies on each building at the same time.

In addition to the balcony and façade repairs, roof replacement has commenced on Buildings 22, 23, and 24. All three roofs will be replaced simultaneously with work anticipated to be completed by the end of the year, said Liviu Zalman, Riverbay’s Assistant Director of Construction. Following the completion of Buildings 22, 23, and 24, work will commence on new roofs from Buildings 4, 9, 11, 19 and 20. After those five buildings are completed, 25 or Co-op City 35 high rise buildings will have new roofs. The roofs on each of the three community centers and all the townhouses were replaced previously. In addition, it is estimated that the final façade repairs on Building 12, 13, 14, 17, 18 and 19 will be completed by the end of the year. The balconies on those buildings had been restored previously. Also Zalman said the last piece of the garage restoration, the stairwell bulkhead roofs on each garage, are close to completion. Zalman reported that 28 of the 32 roofs are complete with the last four expected to be finished some time in August. Each of the community’s eight garages has four stairwells and thus four bulkhead roofs to protect those stairwells.

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Riverbay’s CSO’s are residents’ first step in securing essential services BY ROZAAN BOONE

Little League parade/trophies on Channel 70 today Today at 9 a.m. and again next Saturday, July 24, also at 9 a.m., tune in to “Why” on Cablevision’s channel 70 to see the Co-op City Little League’s season ending parade and annual trophy presentation which took place on June 26th at the Little League field. The end of season parade included the little leaguers, their parents and friends, and was led by Congressman Joseph Crowley, Assembly Michael Benedetto and former Assemblyman Stephen Kaufman. “Why” is produced by Coop City resident Alonzo Newton.

Black Spectrum Theatre in Co-op City this Tuesday The Black Forum of Co-op City is sponsoring two appearances of the Black Spectrum Theatre in Co-op City this year. The first appearance on Tuesday, July 20 will feature three short plays presented by the Black Spectrum Theatre on the Section 5 Greenway beginning at 7 p.m., followed at 8 p.m. by a calypso band, so make sure you bring your dancing shoes, wear your most colorful calypso shirts and be ready to sway those hips and move those dancing feet. The music will be by the Brass Wave from the US Virgin Islands. Come and join the fun!

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

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

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Riverbay’s Cooperator Service Office (CSO) has an office in each of the three community centers—Dreiser, Bartow and Einstein—which is charged with providing essential services to residents of Coop City in a timely and efficient manner. These services include providing maintenance to social work, and each CSO office is staffed by an Area Manager, Assistant Manager, Secretary and two maintenance service representatives. In addition to inspecting damaged apartments, walls and floors due to fire or floods, CSO staff take floor measurements for replacement and follow up with the flooring and plastering/painting departments, and with the Risk Management Department for personal damages to apartments which result from fire, air conditioning leaks and pipe breaks. CSO processes requisitions and work orders for disbursement to Maintenance. The office also interacts with other departments on a daily basis based on cooperators’ requests for services, for example, window replacement, tub re-glazing, tub liners, lobby glass and apartment window glass replacements. They allocate hall closets to cooperators interested in such rentals and maintain the waiting list for those rentals. CSO personnel also prepare lease agreements for shareholders with freezers and dishwashers and forward all pertinent information to the Rent/Bookkeeping office. Senior residents who require social services assistance are referred by CSO staff members to in-house case workers at JASA’s Naturally Occurring Retirement Community (NORC) program. The CSO staff documents these cases through the preparation of confidential reports. Another important function of CSO is to process community complaints as they are received by logging and notifying the shareholder of such complaints through correspondence, and then forwarding the complaint to the Riverbay Board’s Cooperator Appeals Committee for a hearing, as well as attending these hearings if the shareholder requests their presence. In addition, CSO sends letters to shareholders for poor housekeeping, noise complaints, illegal appliances, throwing objects out of windows, mats outside of their apartment doors and dogs in the apartments. “We are the information source for cooperators,” said Juanita Net, Director of Riverbay’s CSO. “In addition, we provide a wide range of services that many shareholders may not even be aware of. Whenever there is doubt, call your CSO. We are the catalysts that will then go ahead and disburse to every department. We make sure that we get back to the

shareholders so that they don’t have to make fifty calls.” Shareholders can also contact their respective CSO for guidance in properly disposing of their garbage in the compactor rooms, including adherence to the city’s recycling laws, since failure to do so could result in a fine. “It is very important that every cooperator abides by these rules as they will help Riverbay tremendously in our efforts to adhere to the city’s recycling regulation,” said Net. “Failure to do so will result in fines to Riverbay, which in the end, the shareholders end up paying. As the corporation attempts to comply with the rules, we expect each cooperator to be good neighbors and do their respective part.” Net said that all recyclables should be washed and placed in the plastic bag in the compactor room before being left for the porters to cart away. No raw garbage, plastic bags or cans should be left on the floor of the compactor room. Only newspapers and magazines should be left on the shelf in the compactor room. All bulk items, such as cardboard boxes of any kind and sizes, including pizza boxes, must be taken down to the lower ash cart room in the basement. “Cooperators must comply with New

York City’s recycling regulations,” said Net. “Failure to do so will result in a community complaint and a fine of $125 if the cooperator is identified.” New cooperators who may not be familiar with the CSO office and its services are given an information package during their Orientation session which includes the information on this office. “In addition to the services already mentioned, we conduct face-to-face interviews with shareholders who have unresolved on-going issues,” said Net. “The CSO also sells small, over-thecounter items, such as towel bars, aerators, drawer rollers, hinges and glass shelves for medicine cabinets to cooperators and maintain an inventory of such items. So we provide a lot of services that cooperators need to familiarize themselves with.” Riverbay’s General Manager Vernon Cooper said, “The Cooperator Service Office is a vital part of the management operation for this community. Basically, cooperators can rely on this office to address their service requests, disseminate information regarding policies and procedures or just provide information about how management works.” Cooper added, “The CSO managers (Continued on page 7)

Cop of the month … Public Safety Officer Kimetta Lancaster was recently awarded the department’s Cop of the Month for May by Chief Frank Apollo. Lancaster, a first year officer, has quickly earned a reputation for enthusiasm and ambition, according to her supervisor Sergeant Arnold Hughes. On May 10th, Lancaster and Officer Francis were dispatched to a report of a domestic dispute in a home. While there, Officer Lancaster discreetly observed evidence of a marijuana-growing operation including several plants, special lighting and other materials designed to promote the growth of marijuana inside a home. Her observation and subsequent actions led to the removal of a marijuana-growing operation from the community.

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Crowley Letter be able to reserve a trip or travel on days when the temperature exceeds 39 degrees. Likewise, if your ARR ID card indicates extreme heat, from July 1 to August 30th, you will be able to reserve a trip or travel on days when the temperature is 90 degrees or above. Other factors will be taken into consideration as well, including humidity, snow or ice, according to the letter from New York City Transit. John Rose, the community’s leading advocate for the disabled, maintains that using weather as a qualifying factor for Access-a-Ride eligibility is a violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act, (ADA) and as such, this new policy should be struck down. In a letter Rose recently sent to the Co-op City Times, he said: “The new Access-A-Ride policy is blatantly arbitrary and shows that the MTA has no appreciation for the ADA and is indifferent to the needs of the disabled community in general. “The MTA Board approves such absurd and out-of control policies without any real public input from either this city’s sizable disabled community or even the general population. “With this and other matters, we are constantly dictated to by this one agency without regard for the needs or the wishes of the disabled. There is not one disabled person serving on the MTA Board or serving in a decision-making capacity within this massive agency. I can think of no other special interest or minority group that would allow this to occur without a major public uproar. But yet the disabled, who are supposed to be protected from such indifference and neglect by the ADA, receives no real support from public agencies and officials, as the MTA continues to ignore the provisions of ADA even as we celebrate its 20th anniversary.” Crowley, seemingly agreeing with Rose about what appears

Co-op City Branch of the NAACP The Co-op City Branch of the NAACP is a cool organization to stick with and encourages fellow cooperators to conserve electricity, water and tempers. With that in mind, we apologize for the misspelling of the names of the following two recipients of our award, “Most Academically Improved Student.” In retyping the original submission of the list the names: Brian Vargas of P.S. 178 and Justin Rodriguez of P.S. 153 were misspelled. Additionally, Ms. Sharon Williams, Harry S. Truman High School recipient is the only award winner to receive a monetary award. Again, we apologize for those errors in the previously published press release. The Co-op City Branch of the NAACP is pleased to also announce the winners of the Stay At Home Tea drawing that was held on June 27. The Stay At Home Tea component of the Co-op City Branch of the NAACP represents an effort to enjoy and give thanks for our many blessings and take time to share with family, friends, neighbors and those less fortunate. The names of those participating in a Stay At Home Tea were submitted for a drawing. The winners of that drawing are Mrs. Clara Coston, Mrs. Hattie Lucas and Mr. John A. Barr. The Coop City Branch of the NAACP thanks all who participated in a Stay At Home Tea. The NAACP is supporting financial reform legislation to help protect you from “predator” loans. A final version of NAACP-supported legislation to help protect consumers from predatory mortgage loans and other unscrupulous financial products that strip hard-earned savings from consumers is now poised to come before the House of Representatives and the Senate. This legislation, H.R. 4173, the Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010 would, among other things, establish a Consumer Financial Protection Bureau which would be charged with overseeing consumer protection in the home mortgages and financial services areas. Call both your senators toll-free at 866-544-7573 RIGHT NOW and urge them to support and vote for H.R. 4173, The Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010.

The NAACP website is: http://www.naacp.org/home/ index.htm. Have a long look at what the NAACP is doing today. Congratulations on the 2010 National Convention. News from the convention will be highlighted in future articles. To those who are homebound, we send hopes for your complete recovery and to those celebrating a special event, enjoy a wonderful, joyous day. Watch for more information on the September 25th NAACP Walkathon in future articles and please attend the first meeting after vacation on September 26. If you have questions regarding the Co-op City Branch of the NAACP, call (718) 671-7856. —Eva L aza ar

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to be the MTA’s complete lack of representation by the disabled in its overall decision-making process, further stated in his letter to Prendergast: “Many vocal disability advocates have indicated that there is a dearth of disabled individuals who function in a decision-making and high-ranking capacity within the MTA and particularly within the Access-a-Ride program. These advocates are concerned that there is not sufficient advocacy or sensitivity for the issues that affect the quality of life for our city’s disabled population.” Crowley finished his letter by asking for a timely response to his concerns. A spokesperson for the MTA said that the Vice President for the MTA’s Para-transit Division is in receipt of the letter and a response will be sent to the Congressman’s office shortly. Crowley original letter was dated June 24th. Co-op City, with a high percentage of seniors living here, is particularly dependent on Access-a-Ride services and the MTA

announced this new weather-related eligibility policy on top of other cuts to the essential program for many seniors living here. According to the new overall policy for Access-a-Ride eligibility, Access-a-Ride customers who are deemed to possess the ability to walk at least three blocks will now only be allowed to use Access-a-Ride for transportation to the nearest bus stop to their homes. Rose maintains that this new policy gives transit employees the responsibility of determining who is disabled enough to ride and who isn’t, thereby giving them license to make medical assessments that they simply are not qualified to make. “Suppose a man or woman has the ability to walk at least three blocks, but has a heart condition. These people making these decisions simply do not have the expertise or all the information needed to make a decision as to whether this person is healthy enough to use the bus or not. I think this is a very dangerous policy,” Rose said.

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Co-op City CERT-10 Community Preparedness H u r r ica n es Many New Yorkers believe that only areas south of New York are affected by hurricanes. The fact is that coastal storms, including hurricanes, can and do impact our city. Due to regional geography, hurricanes here — though infrequent — can do more damage than hurricanes of similar strength in the southern United States. The storm surge from a major hurricane could put some parts of New York City under more than 30 feet of water. H u r r ica n e Sp ecifics The Hurricane season runs from June 1 to November 30 (with the highest potential for hurricanes in New York City being from August to October). Tropical Depression – A tropical depression has winds up to 38 mph. Tropical Storm – A tropical storm sustains wind speeds from 39 to 73 mph. Hurricane – A tropical storm is classified as a hurricane when winds are sustained at 74 mph or higher. The right atmospheric and oceanic conditions need to be present to create a hurricane. To form, hurricanes require water temperatures of at least 80 degrees. At present, sea-surface temperatures are above normal in those regions of the Atlantic Ocean and Caribbean where most hurricanes reaching our area originate. Researchers have

also identified cycles for hurricanes and say we are now in one of the decades in which above-normal activity should be expected. Hurricane categories are rated as follows: Category Potential for Damage Wind Speed (Mph)

Hurricane Hurricane Hurricane Hurricane Hurricane

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E va cu a t ion Z on es According to the New York City Office of Emergency Management’s “Hurricane Evacuation Zone Finder” (http:// www.NYC.gov/hurricanezones), Co-op City is a “Zone C” area requiring no evacuation. However, although a major hurricane is unlikely in New York City, it is not impossible and “Zone C” residents may experience storm surge flooding from a category 3 or 4 hurricane that makes landfall just south of New York City. In the event of an evacuation request, Truman High School is the designated Evacuation Center for our area. P r ep a r a t ion for a H u r r ica n e 1. Stay tuned to TV and radio broadcasts, access www.NYC.gov, or call 3-1-1.

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Letters to the Editor

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MTA not ADA friendly To t h e E d it or : On July 26th, the 20th anniversary of the signing of the landmark Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) will be observed by many in this nation, including myself, who believe that this piece of legislation made it possible for the disabled community to make great strides at gaining the right to equal access to public facilities and services, allowing us to enjoy fuller, better lives. But as we celebrate this major advancement, the MTA continues to illegally roll back many of the advancements made in the vital area of access to public transportation in this city. Earlier this month, the MTA notified Access-A-Ride clients, most of whom are

disabled in some capacity, that their access to the system, providing transportation for the disabled and the elderly, will be dependent on, of all things, the weather, denying many access to the program on most days unless the weather is extremely hot (90 degrees or above) or extremely cold (39 degrees or below). The policy is blatantly arbitrary and shows that the MTA has no appreciation for the ADA and is indifferent to the needs of the disabled community, in general. The MTA Board approves such absurd and out-of-control policies without any real public input from either this city’s sizable disabled community or even the general population.

As with this and other matters we are constantly dictated to by this one agency without regard for the needs or the wishes of the disabled. There is not one disabled person serving on the MTA Board or serving in a decision-making capacity within this massive agency. I can think of no other special interest or minority group that would allow this to occur without a major public uproar. We need the MTA to be held accountable for being more democratic and inclusive of groups such as the disabled when making decisions on the provision of services, especially services that are mandated by a law that is now two decades old. —J oh n R ose

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The Co-op City Times welcomes issue-oriented letters to the editor to be considered for publication. All letters, in prose, not poetry, must be addressed to the editor, not to third parties. All letters must be handsigned by the writers and include their addresses and phone numbers, which will be kept confidential, so that the editor can verify the authenticity of the authors. Writers will be limited to one letter per topic. And to give every one a chance, we will limit writers to one published letter every 30 days. Anonymous or unsigned letters will not be accepted for publication. Letters cannot exceed 350 words. Ideally, they should be typed. All letters must be in the Co-op City Times office in Room 21, Bartow Community Center, by 3 p.m. every Monday to be considered for publication in that week’s edition. Views and opinions expressed in letters and Directors’ Viewpoint are solely the writer’s, and not necessarily shared by the Co-op City Times or Riverbay Corp. Advertisements and classified advertisements in the Co-op City Times do not necessarily reflect an endorsement from Riverbay Corporation of goods and services, but present greater options to cooperators of products and services available. The Riverbay Corporation does not assume any responsibility nor is it a party to any contract or agreement between the cooperator and the vendor. All matter published herein is copyrighted by the Co-op City Times. Permission for reprints of advertising or editorial contents produced by the Coop City Times must be obtained in writing from Riverbay Corporation, 2049 Bartow Ave., Bronx, New York 10475.

Shareholders, when contacting the Riverbay Corporation by telephone, please be careful when dialing the number, (718) 320-3300. The telephone number (717) 320-3300 is to a private residence in Pennsylvania and the owner of that home has been receiving an inordinate number of misdialed calls to Riverbay.

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Shareholders’ responsibility To t h e E d it or : Even though this is a community of upwards of 55,000 people, it is only the 15,372 shareholders who can vote in the local Riverbay Board elections, and thus have some influence over the affairs of Co-op City. Every year, there is a struggle to reach a quorum, with a typical turnout of 1/3 or less. My question is, where are all the true shareholders? It is easy to assign blame, especially on Riverbay. But the truth of the matter

is that responsibility lies with the shareholders. By failing to vote, people are not contributing their part in keeping Co-op City a viable community. A shareholder last week commented that Co-op City is a “state-supervised development.” Clearly, though, this community is able to move forward and function with minimal state involvement. A quick check of Riverbay’s website will confirm this.

On the Board of Director’s page, the State Representative’s name has been removed from the Roster. A phone call to his office confirmed the fact that he is no longer on the Board of Directors. So the Board of Directors is truly a representative body composed of individuals from the community. One can only hope that shareholders will take responsibility for themselves and become more involved in this community. —G a r y G e le sk i

There must be a better way for SCRIE verification process To t h e E d it or : The following is a quote from Finance Commissioner David Frankel’s May 13 Final Budget Testimony: “Moving forward, we are continuing to enhance the SCRIE process. One of the ways that we hoped would make the process easier for applicants was eliminating the need for seniors to send us income tax returns, since we already have this information on hand.”

Why is DHCR/Mitchell-Lama still stuck in the 20th Century? All the information needed for income verification can be obtained from state income tax records. Form IT201 has adjusted gross, taxable Social Security, dependents, and medical/dental expenses. If this information is needed again, I should be allowed to obtain an electronic signature (PIN) and submit online. The IRS received over 95 millions e-files this year. How much is

it costing Riverbay to process 15,372 paper documents? I have been told that if I wanted taxable Social Security deducted from adjusted gross, I must include my four page state tax form with the income affidavit. Does DHCR really need the personal/confidential (withholding, refund, etc.) information that is on the tax form? There must be a better way. —Na t h a n iel C ok er

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Important Notice to Shareholders of Building 2 Article SIXTH of your Occupancy submit your completed form for a short- lease, notify Riverbay, in writing, Agreement provides, in part, that your lease term lease no later than thirty (30) days Attention: Sales Support Office, 2049 automatically renews for an additional before the expiration of your present lease. Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475, ninety three (3) year period. You need to do noth- If you will be moving out at the end of your (90) days prior to lease expiration. ing if you want your lease to extend for another three (3) New Three (3) Year Last Date to Request Current Lease year period. If you desire a either a One (1) or Expiration Date Expiration Date lease of less than three (3) Two (2) Year Lease years, you may call 718-3203373 to request a form to subBuilding 2 October 31, 2010 October 31, 2013 October 31, 2010 mit for either a one (1) year or 900 & 920 Co-op City Blvd. two (2) year lease. You must

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Public Safety Report

CCPD aggressively enforces “NO DOG” rules in Co-op City The Co-op City Department of Public Safety reminds residents that under most circumstances, dogs are not permitted within the premises of Co-op City. Service animals and dogs required for medically approved conditions are exceptions to Co-op City’s “NO DOG” rules. The Department of Public Safety works aggressively to identify households which are in violation of Co-op City’s “NO DOG” rules. Co-op City is a high-rise, multi-family cooperative which houses approximately 65,000 residents. In order to provide residents with the high quality of life synonymous with Co-op City it is not possible to permit dogs within the complex. Even visiting dogs are not permitted. Dogs present serious health and safety concerns which potentially threaten the well being of all residents.

The first line of defense in the enforcement of Co-op City’s “NO Dog” rules are observant cooperators. Concerned residents who see or hear dogs within an apartment are urged to call the Department of Public Safety, (718) 671-3050, or on our website http://www.ccpd.us/ immediately. It is not necessary for persons to reveal their identity when calling. Callers may remain anonymous when calling. Please be sure to give all required information including the location of the suspected dog to the dispatcher prior to hanging up the phone. A caller’s identity is never revealed to offender even when information is provided. Public Safety officers are dispatched out to the location without delay to investigate the complaint. Various means of detection are utilized as part of the investigation process. High frequency dog whistles are utilized to detect dogs within

CSO Services are seasoned individuals who work with and relate to the cooperators on a one-onone basis primarily, but also in group settings, such as at Association meetings. They are one of the departments that is instrumental in conducting inspections and subsequently, preparing reports to expedite needed repairs and make adjustments and revisions where needed. All in all, they are the ‘eyes and ears’ of the corporation because of their close relationship to the cooperators.” According to Net, no appointment is needed and any cooperator can walk into the CSO office for service. In addition, they may also call their respective CSO or

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contact the office through the official Riverbay website, www.riverbaycorp.com “They can log onto us and we will go ahead and make out a Work Order accordingly,” said Net. Cooperators who live in Buildings 1-14, may contact CSO 1 in Dreiser, Room 6, at (718) 320-3300, Ext. 3453/54/55 and 57. CSO 2 covers Buildings 15-25 and is located in the Bartow Community Center, Room B. The office may be contacted by calling (718) 320-3300, Ext. 3305/06 and 07. CSO 3 covers Buildings 26-35 and is located in Room 37 in the Einstein Center. The office can be reached by calling (718) 320-3300, Ext. 3591/93 and 96.

Speedy Recovery We send best wishes for a healthy and speedy recovery to our biggest Co-op City Little League Basbeball star ever, Pa ppa Ever od J effer son. “Pappa J” is currently recovering from his surgery at Dumont Masonic Home, located at 676 Pelham Rd., New Rochelle, NY. Visiting hours are from 10:30 a.m. — 8:30 p.m. We love you very much and can’t wait to see you. —Love, wife & r oom ma t e, Ms. Tina , son; St anley and other siblings; family; Mar y Ann; Gr et chen, a host of fr iends & litt le leaguer s pr esent, pa st & futur e.

Job well done, Anton The United States Achievement Academy has announced that Anton M. Hanton of Co-op City has been named an All-American Scholar At-Large Award Winner, a very prestigious honor that is attained by less than 10% of all American high school students. Anton, a student at Rice High School, was recognized as a student of excellence in Mathematics. Anton is the son of Lorraine Rodriguez, a resident of Co-op City, and grandson of James & Miriam Rodriguez of the Bronx, N.Y. and Miami, Fl. Keep up the great work, Anton! We wish you many, many more successes.

apartments. They are used as part of routine building sweeps, as well as at specific locations where dogs are reported to be harbored. Once it is detected that there is an unauthorized dog within an apartment a Co-op City Community Complaint is issued. The violation code for harboring a dog within an apartment is Code “Z” which states “Keeping or harboring dogs or any animals deemed potentially harmful to the health and safety of others.” Violations of Code “Z” carry a fine of One Hundred and Fifty Dollars. Having a dog within a Co-op City apartment is a violation of the Riverbay lease rules and regulations #17 which states, “No dogs or other animals of any kind shall be kept or harbored in the leased premises.” After a Community Complaint is issued, the Cooperator Service Office and the Legal Department work to insure that the offending dog is removed from the premises. Violations of Co-op City’s “DOG RULES” present serious hazards to the health and safety of all residents. Dog violations are taken very seri-

ously by Riverbay Corporation. Be sure to obey traffic and safety rules while operating a motor vehicle. Share the road safely with bicycles, skaters and pedestrians. Bicyclists should give pedestrians the same level of courtesy they expect from motorists. If you plan to consume alcoholic beverages be sure not to operate a motor vehicle, designate a driver who will not drink or call a taxi. Also be sure to buckle your seatbelt, obey speed limits and avoid distractions when driving. Always remember, if you see something, say something. Call 9-1-1 and the Department of Public Safety at (718) 671-3050 or online at http://www.ccpd.us/. Call Public Safety if you suspect one of your neighbors has an unauthorized dog within their apartment. Callers may remain anonymous when giving information. The Co-op City Department of Public Safety would like to thank all persons who have called in suspicious activity. It is by your actions that the crime rate remains low and a high quality of life is maintained.

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Keeping our focus and priorities in place It is easy to focus on negativism and point out all that is wrong not only in our community, but anywhere else. On the other hand, there are some who choose to see the bright side of any situation, rather than dwelling on eternal pessimism. My fellow cooperators and friends, I like to focus on the positives and there are many good and positive things that have occurred and will continue to be evident at Co-op City. I hope that you will not be misled or be blinded by the negativity and misinformation that some seem bent on dispersing in the guise of reliable information. Much has been accomplished here in this community and that is a fact. Several years ago, a major Capital Improvements Program was implemented at Co-op City. During this time, over $275 million has been invested into our community to provide us with a better and safer place to live. In a community as large as Co-op City, everything cannot be completed at the same time. While some projects have been completed, some work remains to be done on other projects. As we enter

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Leticia Morales the final stages of completion of these last couple of contracts, it is amazing to look back and see how far we have come. The monies spent on our capital improvements include $80 million to completely rehabilitate our garages – including the installation of new energy efficient lighting, a new fire protection system and garage access system. $45 million was spent to install new high efficient replacement windows and terrace doors, $32 million to repair balconies and facades of our buildings, as well as repair outside wall leaks. A state of the art cogeneration facility was constructed, which, by itself, would be amazing, but then it was tied into a 45 year old Power Plant. At a cost of $65 million, we are now capable of producing our own electricity. A new state of the art high pressure boiler was also purchased and installed – replacing one that was 45 years old and desperately in need

of replacement. With all of this new high efficient equipment, we have been able to lower our energy costs significantly, as well as drastically reduce our emissions, resulting in cleaner air. Our energy requirements had been costing us close to $45 million per year, and the past few months, the new cogeneration plant is saving about $1.5 million per month, or $18 million per year. At this pace, the new Plant will pay for itself in only a few years. Other work was also done in the Power Plant, again replacing many systems and equipment that was 45 years old. This included new chillers (which provide air conditioning) for $11 million, new switchgear to handle and deliver the electricity, major work on the cooling tower, and several other improvements to the Power Plant. Over $15 million has been invested into new roofs. Some of these roofs were far past their useful lives and leaking, but are now brand new. A lot of other work resulted in a better and safer community – this included new elevators, sidewalk replacements,

stair replacements, a garbage transfer station at Peartree, technology upgrades and video surveillance, new playgrounds, new greenways, and numerous other improvements. All of these costs include specialized outside architects and engineers to develop the construction plans and monitor the work as it progressed to insure that it was done properly and in accordance to the contracts’ specifications and industry standards. This was all accomplished and the monthly maintenance costs to the shareholders who reside here remained affordable and Co-op City is still one of the best housing values in the metropolitan area. Despite the economy in the State of New York, which we hear of every day in the news, the reality is that Co-op City still remains the best place to live in. And as your Board, we are committed to making sure that we finish the remaining projects in a timely fashion and comply with all the rules and regulations. Co-op City is moving forward and will be even better if we keep our focus.

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Aerobics, salsa and other dances, belly dancing, Tai Chi, and dance classes for children. These classes will be held throughout Co-op City. Call today to register, space is limited, (718) 320-8035. Black Forum Aerobics Classes Get in shape. Recent medical studies have shown that women who exercise 12 hours a week can lower their cholesterol levels by 20 points or more. Won’t you join us every Monday and Wednesday, 7:30 - 8:30 p.m. in the Dreiser Community Center, Auditorium A, for aerobics classes by Body by Andrea. Classes are $3 per person. Please call to register, (718) 320-8035. New York Lyons Mane Track Club If your child, 8 - 17 years old, would like to run track, join the New York Lyons Mane Track Club, under the pro-

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Adding insult to injury—Or an April Fool’s Joke After I and other Riverbay CONTRACT, DHCR has—at Board Directors Cylich and Reva Director’s Viewpoint this moment of deep financial Jones were unsuccessful in our distress—said “okay” to a effort to have an open board meetcompany whose management ing, there was a closed Board has spanned the years of our meeting on June 30th where we financial decline. O n t h e ir wa t ch heard a dismal report of Riverbay’s current financial situation. I strongly believe that our moneys have been mismanaged. On their watch, and with their recomWe owe our vendors (except Marion Scott who mendations, we have seen over $90 million of always gets paid on time). We haven’t paid our utilreserves disappear. We have seen every project on ity bill. We have a significant number of uncompletwhich they had oversight go over budget and over ed capital projects, and no money budgeted to comschedule. The power plant currently producing plete them. We are currently in a pay as the money energy savings is two years late. We never got the comes mode. W h a t p la n et a r e t h ey o n ? projected $1.4 million per month we would have saved had that project been properly supervised and I was astounded, after hearing so dismal an account of our financial straits, to learn in a memo completed on time. Because of that two year delay, from the Board President that DHCR is permitting $33.6 million of expected, and budgeted, savings Riverbay to extend the Marion Scott Real Estate were lost and will never be recouped. That alone Company’s contract with parameters for pay would have been most of the money needed to comincreases. plete our presently uncompleted capital projects, Yes, you read correctly. After over eight years of including the undone balcony repair work that has not approving a Marion Scott/Riverbay contract, a resulted in closing off terraces in eight building. management company which has worked here for If this was April 1st I would believe the DHCR eight years MONTH TO MONTH WITHOUT A ruling was an April Fool’s joke.

Andrea Leslie

G en er a l M a n a ger or M a n a gin g C om p a n y The argument of general manager versus managing agent seems clear to me. One example: In 1995, we were confronted with an enormous project, the repair of the RIC-WIL system that carries heat, AC and hot water to sections 1 - 4 from the power plant. That $85 million project was completed on time and under budget while Riverbay was managed by a General Manager. Has Riverbay’s current managing company matched that record on any project they have undertaken? No. Why do we need a managing agent that does the opposite? Over the last ten years there has not been one bid put out for General Manager or managing agent. In 2008, former Board Director Taylor presented a resolution to replace Marion Scott Inc. and to bid for a new manager. The resolution was rejected by a majority of the Board. Last year, I volunteered to serve on a Board Committee that was supposed to evaluate management. The committee never convened. It seems inexplicable that so little interest emerges on the Board to even evaluate management. Keep your eyes on the prize. You may contact me at 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx NY 10475 or lesliea75@gmail.com.

Broun Place Townhouse Association First, Broun Place Association sends warm congratulations to former Broun Place resident, now Chief of the Department of Public Safety, Frank Apollo, on achieving this position. The Broun Place Association looks forward to working with the new Chief and his department. Over the past few weeks, several cooperators have talked about problems with delivery of television and phone services. When it is not an emergency, you need to advise Cooperator Services of your appointment so that the locked area where the central operating boxes are located can be opened. Summer means an increase in convector leaks and manpower is limited. It is important to follow that request. Emergency repairs need to be dealt with differently and no one should be without phone service or TV

Building 20 Association Thanks to all the cooperators who attended the July 17th meeting. It was an impressive turnout and we trust that the enthusiasm continues. Please note that the next meeting will be held on Thursday, September 16th at 7:30 p.m. in the meeting room in back of section 20A. At the last meeting, there was discussion about changing the day of the general membership meeting to Tuesday instead of Thursday. This would require an amendment to the Bylaws. Since the Bylaws have not been reviewed since they were created, it would be prudent to review the document with a view toward making all the necessary amendments. Also at the next meeting, an Election Committee will be established for the election of new officers. All positions will be open, including President, First Vice President, Second Vice President, Corresponding Secretary, Recording Secretary and Treasurer. If you would like to run for an office, it is suggested that you write a short biography and submit it to Francine Reva Jones in Building 20A, Apt. 16D. It will then be circulated, so that all the building residents can get to know you and who they will be voting for in the election. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact Ms. Jones at 718-671-5957. We look forward to seeing you at the September 16th meeting. Enjoy the rest of the summer. —William Craft/Francine Reva Jones

service. At the same time, we need to conserve or limit our use of electricity. Townhouse residents are allowed washing machines if they are registered on your agreement. It is recommended not to run the machines with half loads and without lint filters attached to the release hose. Having the lint filter, which looks like a mesh sock, over the hose, alleviates backups by almost 100%. Please contact your Broun Place president for more information on this simple solution. We applaud the continuation of the very important senior centers throughout Co-op City. They supply a wonderful program for our senior residents. Materials left by Mr. Pou on the Health Care Program, Medicare and co-insurance are still available – let your president know you want them. Mr. Pou prom-

ised he will be back in the autumn to answer more questions for us. Make it your goal to participate in maintaining and improving Co-op City. If you have a cat that hasn’t been spayed or neutered, do not let it out. Please alert Public Safety to people who are breaking cooperator rules. There is no barbequing allowed on public grounds. Co-op City rules are enforced by the Public Safety Department at 718-671-3050; also call 9-1-1 for life threatening emergencies. Please alert the Broun Place Executive Committee of any problem you need addressed or of an event or celebration you wish noted in our weekly press release. A speedy recovery is wished to all who are ill or homebound and congratulations to all celebrating —E va L a za a r an event.

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A sobering report At its June 30th meeting, the Board Director’s heard a brief but sobering report on the financial status of the Riverbay Corporation from Peter Merola, Director of Riverbay’s Financial Department. Despite saving more than $10 million on energy costs during the last 14 months, Riverbay has been short of cash to pay $4.7 million New York City water and sewer tax, and the city is billing us a nonpayment penalty of $32,250 per month. The water and sewer tax has increased by 39% in the last three years and will rise another 13% this July. Riverbay’s bill has increased to $16 million this year alone. W O R K P RO J E C T S L O O K I NG F O R C ASH The previously mentioned energy savings paid for some capital projects. Other projects, like the restoration of the Greenway in sections 1-4, lacked cash for completion and work had to be halted. Nor was there enough money for the timely payment of $1.2 million to the window installer, Tindel. Therefore, Riverbay must pay Tindel a late penalty of $7,200 per month. Funding to replace windows in seven buildings is short $15 million, and another $17 million is needed to finish balcony and façade restoration. Moreover, completion of the cogeneration construction requires additional funds, although, according to Merola’s report, we don’t know exactly how much, because we are in litigation with the contractor, Fresh Meadow Mechanical Corporation. H UD L OAN – NOT YE T AP P L I E D F O R The relief that Riverbay had hoped for in refinancing its mortgage, in the form of a low-interest, 30year, self-liquidating loan with HUD, is on hold while the Department of Housing and Urban Development finalizes its multifamily loan program. So we do not know what the requirement for such a loan would be, or how it would fit Riverbay’s needs. Application for such a loan has not even been submitted yet. I wrote last week about Riverbay’s depleted reserve funds and the exhausted $280 million loan to pay for capital projects. And where is the money to pay for the emergency $8 million contract with Proto to repair balconies and façades that management brought to the Board for approval at the June 20th meeting? Assurances that projected savings from cogeneration would cover the Proto bills paled when they included the caveat that payment could be stopped when Riverbay experiences a cash shortfall. The vital balcony and façade work can’t be completed without the necessary funding. Andrea Leslie and I voted against approval of Proto’s submitted change order because we believe it was excessive and was unfunded. H O P E SP R I NG S E T E R NAL – BUT NOT C ASH Because money from refinancing appears to be a long shot, at least for the present, the only light at the end of Riverbay’s dismal fiscal tunnel seems to be the hope that our cogeneration plant would provide sufficient savings to get us out of the hole. If not what next?

ST R ANG E L E T T E R F R O M DH C R were recently We informed of a letter addressed to former Riverbay Board President Othelia Jones from Robert Damico, DHCR Director of Housing Management Bureau, dated June 22, 2010. It says that our “agent” has “performed satisfactorily during the contract period ending June 30, 2010.” The “agent” is not named, but assuming it refers to Marion Scott Real Estate Inc., I asked our Board Secretary for a copy of that mysterious contract with Marion Scott Inc., which is described as ending June 30, 2010. She replied that there isn’t a copy of such a document in the Board office. Nor is there a record of adoption of a resolution about such a contract in

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Bernard Cylich

In Loving Memory On June 22nd, our beloved mother, Lydia D. Malpica, went on to be with the Lord. She was a mother to many, including her own children. You will be missed. Thank you for everything you did for us. A special thanks to Bishops Angel and Nancy for a beautiful send off. —Lydia E., Ruth, Louise, Ampora, Eugene, Jacob, Sammy and Evelyn

Riverbay’s Board resolution Index covering the last 12 months (DHCR regulations limit a contract with a managing agent to one year). I have since sent a memo to Damico asking for copies of the following: the contract between Riverbay Corporation and “managing agent” ending June 30, 2010; DHCR regulations relating to selection of qualified managing agent and bidding specifications for the agent; DHCR performance criteria for managing agents; DHCR evaluation that its letter is based on. If you wish to get in touch with me you can either mail me attention Bernard Cylich, Director, Riverbay Corporation, 2049 Bartow Ave., Bronx, NY 10475 or email me at lichsr@earthlink.net, or call 718-379-5874.

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African-American Association T he Fr eed om Pa r t y – Members of the Association are petitioning in Co-op City to get the Freedom Party on the ballot for the gubernatorial election in November. At long last, a Black-led political party is being formed, called the “Freedom Party.” If you would like more information or would like to assist us in petitioning, call 718-379-5555. The Association sponsors the following programs, in which we invite you to participate: Yoga & P ila t es M a t C la sses – Summer classes will be held on Thursday, July 22 and 29 from 7-9 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 2, $15 per class. Call 718671-8364. Business O p por tu n it y Wor k sh op Wednesdays, 7:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 15. Call 646-721-8185. Bo o k D i sc u ssi o n s – The

Communiversity of African-Centered Education will hold the next book discussion on Monday, July 19th, 7:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 15. Please accept our apologies for canceling last week’s meeting, but there were other pressing matters that required our attention. On July 19th, we will discuss “ From MisEducation to Education” by Dr. Na’im Akbar. This is a short book that might be out of print. Therefore, please call 718-379-5555 should you need a copy. The Communiversity is planning to present summer films beginning in August 2010 for the edutainment of our community. More information will follow. The Job/Entrepreneurial Program, Computer Classes, Belly Dancing and Salsa Dancing will resume in the fall. C ub Scout Pa ck – The families that

have registered their children will be contacted regarding upcoming meetings/events. C h ild r en ’s 2010 F r eedom R et r ea t – Girls’ Retreat, July 25-August 7. The Boys’ Retreat is presently in session. The Children’s Freedom Retreat is intellectually and spiritually stimulating and is deeply rooted in African culture and understanding and respect for self, community and the natural world. Call 917514-6523. ASC AC – Scholarships are being offered to students engaged in the study or research of African history on the continent or the Diaspora. Call 718-379-5555. St a y 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 African-American community: “Health

is Here,” Saturdays, 6:00-8:00 a.m. and Sundays, 7:00-8:00 a.m. WRTN 93.5 FM; “Gil Noble” Sundays, 12:00 p.m., WABC TV Channel 7; “Hour of Power,” with Rev. Al Sharpton, Sundays, 9:00 a.m., 98.7 KISS FM; WBAI Pacifica Radio, 99.5 FM, all day, everyday. Also, read the NY Amsterdam News and the Caribbean News. Gen er a l M emb er sh ip M eeting – The next meeting is scheduled for Saturday, September 11th, 4:00 p.m. in Dreiser Center, Room 15. If you cannot attend, we encourage you to join by mailing your membership dues of $15 for single adults and $25 for families to: African-American Association of Co-op City, P.O. Box 702, Co-op City Station, Bronx, NY 10475. Your membership helps to support this organization that sustains our community. —F r a ncin e R eva J on es

Building 19 Association

The Building 19 Association previously reported on our celebration in honor of the late “Ms. Francis” Williams, and the presentation of the 2010 scholarship award in her name to Ms. Taylor Jenkins. Above (left) family, friends and Building 19 Association members pay tribute to our past Vice President, “Ms. Francis” Williams. A pink dogwood tree and plaque were planted in Ms. Francis’ memory. Attending the 2010 Francis Williams Scholarship Award presentation (l-r) are Blair Jenkins, sister of Ms. Taylor; Jennie Colon, Treasurer; Sonia Feliciano, Secretary; Taylor Jenkins, award recipient; Charlotte Codrington, President; Valencia Pinckney, Vice President; and Rosetta Jenkins, mother. Ms. Jenkins was the high school graduate in our building who was most deserving of the award’s motto. She recently graduated from the Bronx Leadership Academy with an 89.2 average.

Building 13 Association Building 13 Association wishes everyone a wonderful and safe summer. SEAT BELTS SAVE LIVES. Always buckle up. “It is not an option, it is the law. P lea se ob ser ve t h e followin g q u a lit y-of-life r egu la t ion s:

a) NO DOG is allowed in the apartment; b) NO LOITERING in the lobby and on the stairways. c) NO SELLING in the lobby. Period. d) NO VANDALIZING the stairs and the elevators. Unannounced “police sweeps are

conducted day and night to enforce these rules. Report any criminal activities to the 45th Precinct at (718) 822-5411 and/or Riverbay Public Safety at (718) 320-3050. For all NYC non-emergency inquiries, call 3-1-1.

NE W - For traffic updates, call 5-1-1. WE ARE OFF DURING JULY AND AUGUST. HAVE A HAPPY AND SAFE SUMMER EVERYONE. “If you see something, say something.” —O lu b iyi Seh in d em i (M r. B)

Building 14 Association (ABC) We are continuing our July, 2010 series featuring articles on the duties of the positions open for the Building Association. Last week, we presented the duties for the office of Treasurer. This week, we are presenting Part Three featuring the duties of Recording Secretary. As previously reported, during the last several years, we have lost members and need new cooperators to join the Association. If you are interested in keeping our building and home safe for our families, please become a part of the

Association. As per the Association Bylaws, we must begin the process of holding an election for officers in September. The positions are: President, Vice President, 1st Vice President, 2nd Vice President, Treasurer, Recording Secretary, Corresponding Secretary and Sergeant of Arms. Officers shall serve a term of two years, beginning January 1 and ending December 31 of the second year. Nominations for officers shall be accepted from the floor at our October meeting. The duties of this week’s featured position are:

Recording Secretary: • Shall record and distribute meeting minutes to the Executive Committee and for membership •Review and transfer said book(s) of record to the succeeding Officer. •Shall maintain other records of the Association and Committee Reports. •Shall call roll when required for votes. •Shall keep record of membership. Neighborly Note: When you or your guests are using your terrace, please remember that nothing is to be thrown from the terrace - this includes ciga-

rette butts. This problem was brought up at our last meeting wherein several cooperators have found cigarette butts on their terrace. I have also experienced this; my chaise lounge cushion was burnt by a thrown cigarette, which is very dangerous and could cause a serious fire. Let’s be careful and take pride in our home and respect our neighbors, so that we can enjoy our terraces and have a great summer. Please have a safe summer. Questions, comments or concerns? Contact information: jdfergienyc @juno.com, or via cell at 917.612.1951. —M u r iel Ar t h u r

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Retirees of Dreiser Loop The RETIREES’ monthly meetings are in recess until September 2010. The meetings might be in recess but, the RETIREES and friends, will continue all summer long to have fun by socializing in our Club room weekdays (after 1 p.m., Dreiser Loop, Room 19, 718-379-0377). TRAVEL ACTIVITIES L O O K ! – We are going to see “Psalms of David” at Sight & Sound Theatre’s Living Waters Theatre on Wed., September 15th. Psalms of David is a spellbinding and energetic journey through the heart and music of King David. Discover the inspiration behind the words of the twenty-third Psalm and rejoice as a little boy conquers a great giant. Price: $120. Sign up now and bring

your deposit/payment ASAP to guarantee your seat. (Contact Lorraine Parker at (718) 671-6403 for more information). September 19-24 (6 days, 5 nights, Mon.-Fri.). Historical Savannah, GA and neighboring towns. Price: $489 per persondouble occupancy. (5 breakfasts & 3 dinners). We have a few choice seats left. Your deposit, with your name and telephone number, will hold your seat. (Contact – Dolores Shivers at (917) 282-0320). AT T E NT I O N! We have RESCHEDULED the Tunica, MS and Memphis, TN trip to Oct. 23-Oct. 31 (9 days, 8 nights, Sat.-Sun.). The trip includes touring Memphis, visiting the Civil Rights Museum, which is dedicated to Martin L. King, visiting the Smithsonian Museum,

the Rock ‘n’ Soul Museum, and much much more. Price: $690 per person-double occupancy. (Contact - Eleanora Jones at (718) 671-5707). *M a r k you r C a len d a r ! Nov. 16-18 (3 days, 2 nights, Tues.-Thurs). AC Hilton Casino. Price: $200/double and $265/single occupancy. (Contact: Ida Morton at (718) 379-0377 for more information and deposits). THEATRE COMMITTEE NE W ! - “Unchain My Heart, the Ray Charles Musical” to play Broadway in the Fall (opening in Nov.-Theatre date to be announced). Price: $89. Sign up now and bring your deposit/payment ASAP to guarantee your seat. See members of the Theatre

Committee on Thursday afternoons (after 3 p.m.) in Room 19 or call (718) 3790377. Checks or Money Orders only will be accepted for all Club Activities. GOOD AND WELFARE Our prayers and get well wishes to Laura Coleman who is a patient in Einstein Hospital. The RETIREES supports all of you on the mend and sends warm and bright wishes for a speedy recovery, and a subsequent long and healthy life. You may contact Elinor Gordon at (718) 379-8755 regarding illnesses and bereavements. Do have a safe fun-filled summer. Good health and good fortune to all! —C la u d et t e Da vis

Zodiacs Track Club With the Zodiacs’ recent blessings at the 2010 Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) Regional 1 qualifier for the Junior Olympics, we have a harder task in front of us. As good as our children perform in the Tri-State area, the competition at the national level will be harder. Coaches and parents must continue to train and motivate our children, so they can perform well at the Junior Olympics. Some children will be looking at this as a vacation. They may be more interested in going swimming at Virginia Beach. We must remind them that we are there to earn a medal first. Some of our children competed in the Nationals

and understand what is needed to stand on the podium. There are many first timers who will get a taste of competing against the best in the country. The other issue is to get all 41 children there. After all the hard work, it will be a shame if any child is left behind. Currently, we are in need of transportation to get approximately 15 children to Nationals. If anyone knows a place where we can rent a van, please contact us. We will also have some fundraising events within the next two weeks to subsidize the cost of the trip. The Junior Olympics is in Hampton Roads, Virginia. We must get lodging for a

week, August 1st to the 8th. We are considering having a fish fry and candy selling fundraisers to help raise additional moneys. Please check flyers in your lobby and read your Co-op City Times. On Saturday, July 10th, the Zodiacs took 39 athletes to compete in the Hall Express Track Meet at Mount Vernon High School. Medals were given to the top three in each event/division. Zodiacs won 32 gold medals, 22 silver medals and 28 bronze medals. Total of 82 medals. Outstanding achievement by our athletes! If you have or know of any children between the ages of 6 and 16, who are

looking to utilize track and field to improve their horizon, please contact us. Please help us continue to advance our children by sending a tax deductible donation to the Zodiacs Track Foundation, to P.O. Box 67, Bronx, New York 10475. For additional information, please contact President Thomas Francis at 718-679-2060 or co-President Winston Dinkins at 914-441-6196, email WATCLT @AOL.COM or visit our website Z O DI AC ST R AC K .OR G . —W in st on Din k ins

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

Sidney V. Richards and James J. Cook. All Post members, this is a reminder that “YOUR DUES” are due; please make arrangement to pay them ASAP. A few years from now, your battle rattle could include a pair of life-saving underpants. A team of scientist, led by a Nan engineer at the University of California-San Diego, has developed a pair with biosensors printed right on the waistband, in constant contact with the skin, that can measure vital signs and can tell if you’re hurt. The project is being funded by the U.S. military, and troops could be the first in line for the high-tech briefs. The future models may not just detect injury, but also release drugs and treat the wound. Executive board members, it is impor-

tant that you arrive on time to the meetings so the commander can start the meeting on time and that you will not miss any important information that is being discussed among the executive board members. And all members of the Post should arrive on time for the “GENERAL MEETINGS” as well. Sometimes, we have guest speakers who can’t stay long to present their lecture to the members so if you arrive late, you will miss some information or you may want to ask a question about the lecture. The Military Ball will take place at the Villa Barone. The tickets will be $55 per person with a floating bar, music and all the food you can eat and at the same time, you will be representing our Post by showing support for the America Legion.

The official will be announced in September, so make sure you attend the meeting. Do you know what happens when you have too much cholesterol in your blood? Over time, too much cholesterol in your blood can lead to heart disease or a heart attack. There are noticeable symptoms of cholesterol. Adults over age 20 should have their cholesterol tested at least once every 5 years. Any Post members who would like to buy hats, shirts, caps or any other Post uniforms, stop by the Post and see the Post commander. What’s a grumpy salad made of? Ans: Lettuce alone. This information was provided to you by your Post information officer. —R ich a r d I . L a wson, J r.

National Council of Negro Women We are preparing for a two-day trip to Washington, D.C. on September 11 and 12th to celebrate the 25th Annual National Black Family Reunion. On Saturday, September 11th, our bus will depart at 6 a.m. from Dreiser Loop for an overnight stay at the L’Enfant Plaza Hotel in Washington, D.C. On Sunday, we will return, but we will stop in Baltimore, MD to visit either the “Great Blacks in Wax Museum” or the “Reginald Lewis Museum.” We will have a delicious buffet lunch at the Golden Corral Restaurant and then return to Co-op City. The rates per person are: double occupancy, $175. Single occupancy, $245. Triple occu-

pancy, $145. The price includes: roundtrip transportation, hotel, souvenir T-shirt, bandana, entry to one of the museums listed above and lunch at Golden Corral. Payment of 50% is due now; second payment of 25% due by July 15th, and final payment due July 28th. The payments are non refundable. Contact information: 917-5539965 or 646-206-8555 or 646-2582536. We are also planning an “ Early Christmas Shopping” trip to Tanger Outlets in Riverhead, New York on Saturday, October 23. There are over 16 brand name outlets such as Jones New York, Lane Bryant, Easy Spirit,

and Coach. We will end the day with a tour and wine tasting at Baiting Hollow Farms Vineyard before returning home. The cost for this delightful outing is only $60 per person. The bus will leave at 8 a.m. in front of the hardware store in Dreiser Loop. For further information, contact: 718-671-4804 or 718671-6910 or 718-320-2366. Looking ahead, save the date, July 30th —- August 4th, 2011, a 5-day cruise to Canada on the “Carnival Glory.” This will be a “NO-Fly” cruise leaving from Manhattan. This cruise includes a Nova Scotia Black History Tour, round trip motor coach to pier, port charges and government taxes and

all meals and daily entertainment while aboard the ship. The following rates per person (double occupancy); balcony—$1042; Ocean View—$912; Inside—$792. Please send your deposit, $100, to hold your space. Remember – Passports are required and Cruise Protection Insurance is recommended. Contact information: 718-671-4804 or 718-671-6910 or 718-320-2366. Make all checks payable to: NCNW, Co-op City Section, P.O. Box 93, Bronx, NY 10473. Happy birthday to our July members. Do have a safe fun-filled summer. —M a xin e Su lliva n

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Co-op City Baptist Church Rev. Dr. Sheldon E. Williams and the Co-op City Baptist Church family invite the community to join us tomorrow for worship service at 8:00 a.m. and at 11:00 a.m. Sunday School for adults is held at 9:15 a.m. The Wednesday afternoon and evening Bible study classes have been suspended for the summer. The midweek worship service is suspended for the summer. Additionally, Friday prayer meeting is on hold for the months of July and August and will resume on Friday, September 10th. The Co-op City Baptist Church is

located at 135 Einstein Loop, Room 50 (lower level). Our telephone number is 718-320-3774. We invite you to worship, study, and pray with us. Visit us on the web at www.coopcitybaptistchurch.org. If you are unable to attend, you may dial in to listen on PODCAST. You may call (646) 929-2953 at 12 p.m. to hear the service. On Sunday, August 1, we will begin our summer hours. We will have one service starting at 9 a.m. These hours will continue until Sunday, September 12. Tomorrow, Sunday, July 18, at our

11 a.m. service, we will celebrate Christian Education Recognition Day. We invite all to join us for this celebratory service. The Building Fund Ministry invites you to join them on their African American Heritage Tour on Saturday, October 9 as they travel on a guided bus tour of historic Philadelphia. See Mother Bethel AME Church, Penn’s Landing, the Liberty Bell, Head House Square, Old Pine Church and the famous African American Museum. Your day will end with an all-you-can-eat dinner buffet.

Ticket price for adults $100, children ages 3-12, $75 and children 2 years old and under are free. The bus will leave from 135 Einstein Loop at 8:30 a.m. For reservations or additional information, call 718-671-2964 or 718-320-3774. Our own, Rev. Dr. Sheldon E. Williams has written a book entitled “ Principle Centered Living: 9 Reasons to Maintain your Values in a PressureFilled World.” To get your copy of the book, call the church or order online at www.PrincpleCenteredLiving.com. —H a t t ie L . L u ca s

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

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

dren’s program will continue on Friday nights. F lea M a r k et is com in g – We are having a flea market on Saturday, September 25th and if you are interested in being a vendor, call Pauline at (718) 320-1552 between 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. or call Barbara at (347) 602-7473 and leave a message and someone will get back to you as soon as possible. Cost is $30 per space and $5 per table. M u sic Sch ool – The church is happy to announce the start of the Crescendo Christian Music School at the church. We will be teaching piano, guitar, voice and theory to start. You can contact

Frank Colon, Music Director, at (917) 753-3544 or the church at (718) 3203794. Summer music classes have started and you can still register at the church on Monday – Wednesday, 3 p.m. – 7 p.m. Come and register if you are interested in learning to play the piano, guitar, voice or basic music theory. Su m m er Da y P r ogr a m – Are you looking for something for your children to do this summer? We have our summer program from 9 a.m. – 6 p.m., Monday thru Friday, in Room 43 in Einstein Community Center. Call (718) 671-1033 for information regarding this program. —R ev. Dr. M ilca Alva r ez-P la u d

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Church of the New Vision Pastor Anne L. Palmore and the congregation of New Vision Church extend a warm and friendly welcome to everyone to worship with us every Sunday at 8:00 a.m. or 11:00 a.m. We are a church where inspirational messages from the Word of God, the Bible, are delivered every Sunday morning. The church is designed to meet the spiritual needs of our community by offering anointed singing and preaching, and a general atmosphere of Christian love and friendly hospitality. We also invite the youth of our community to attend our Sunday Morning services, which are designed to meet the special needs of our young people. Parents, please send your children to learn of the Lord. Prayer Service takes place every Wednesday from

7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. followed by Bible Teaching from 8:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Be with us to learn the truth from the Word of God. List of Programs and Event: Adult Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Youth Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Holy Communion is served the first Sunday of the month. Youth Sunday takes place the second Sunday of the month. Seniors Sunday - the fifth Sunday of the month. Single’s Ministry meet every 3rd Tuesday of the month at 6:00 p.m. Midday Bible Study - every Tuesday from 12 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Join us as the Women’s Fellowship celebrates their anniversary on Sunday, July 18 during the 11:00 a.m. service. The guest speaker will be Rev. LaVelle A. Cook, co-Pastor of Miraculous Word & Deliverance Ministry, Bronx, NY. Come join New Vision’s Partners in Reading Program every Sunday from 1:40 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Students in grades 1 to 8 enjoy, explore, and improve reading through small groups and reading partners. Parents, we encourage you to bring your children to benefit from this free program, taught by trained professionals. Church of New Vision is located at 135 Einstein Loop, Room #33, Bronx, NY 10475; Telephone: (718) 671-8746 or (718) 320-0409. —C a r ole H a q u e

Circle of Christ Church - Hearts of Love Ministry of NY “Pressing towards the prize” 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. Jesus said, “There are other sheep which belong to me that are not in this sheep pen. I must bring them, too.” — John 10:16 (TEV) Upcoming Events & Schedule Changes: Discipleship Classes every Sunday from 9:15 a.m. 10:30 a.m. – Bartow Community Center, Room #28. Please

contact Deacon Hilberto Nieves or Deaconess Phyllis Streeter. Schedule of Service: Sundays: Discipleship Class 9:15 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Worship Service*** 11 a.m. start. ** First Sunday of each month is our Communion Service. Children’s Church (4-12 years old) 11 a.m. start. Little Lambs (2 – 4 years old) 11 a.m. start. Fridays: Bible Study and Prayer* 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. Youth Fellowship & Bible Study 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 and YouTube. All Sunday services are recorded on CD for a donation of $5. Please see Elder Raul Torres after service or place

your order online. You can also see part of our messages on Facebook. Look us up and become a fan. 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.’ You can submit your prayer request online at prayer@circleofchristchurch.org or give your request to an usher during Friday or Sunday services. Plea se ma il a ll your inquir ies or dona tions to the following a ddr ess: Circle of Christ Church, 1304 Beach Avenue, Bronx, NY 10472-1909; 718-864-4002 or 203559-1494. Ser vice loca t ion : 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bartow Community Center, Room 31, Bronx, NY 10475. Website: www.circleofchristchurch.org.

Pentecostal Tabernacle The Pentecostal Tabernacle invites everyone who is looking for a place to worship God in spirit and in truth, a place where the word of God is preached in clarity. Come and your soul will be blessed. Services are as follow: Sunday School for all age group begins at 10:30 a.m. Mid-day worship service starts at 11:45 a.m. Wednesday evening prayer meeting starts at 7:30 p.m. Friday evening Bible study begins at 7:30 p.m. Focu s: Without the shedding of blood there is no remission of sin. And almost all things are by the law purged with blood, and without shedding of blood is no remission. (Hebrews 9:22). Hebrews 9:11-15 - But Christ being come a high priest of good things to come, by a greater and more perfect tabernacle, not made with hands, is to say, not of this building; Neither by the blood of goats and calves, but by his own blood he entered in once into the holy place, having obtained eternal redemption for us, For if the blood of bulls and of goats and the ashes of an heifer sprinkling the unclean, sanctifieth to the purifying of the flesh: How much more shall the blood of Christ, who through the eternal spirit offered himself without spots to God, purge your conscience from dead works to serve the living God? And for this cause he is the mediator of the new testament, that by means of death, for the redemption of the transgressions that was under the first testament, they which are called might receive the promise of eternal inheritance. We obtain eternal redemption through our Lord Jesus Christ, The first acts of our Lord’s ministry as the great High Priest was to obtain eternal redemption for his people. Hebrews (9:12-14). The high priest under the old covenant obtained only a temporary deliverance for those whom He represented which he accomplished by presenting the blood of an animal sacrifice to appease the wrath of God. In contrast, the high priest obtains eternal deliverance for those whom he represented by presenting Himself in place of every

human past and present. The second act of our Lord’s ministry as the great High priest was His entering into the Holy of Holies. When the high priest on the day of Atonement completed the sacrifices, he entered into the Holy of Holies with the blood of the sacrifice to present before the Lord evidence of the expiation and to make intercession for his people. (See Leviticus 15:15-16).

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Church of God’s Children Church of God’s Children and its pastors, Archbishop Angelo and Bishop Nancy Rosario, invite you to come and worship with us every Sunday at 1:00 p.m. We are at 127 Dreiser Loop downstairs near the Montefiore Health Center. 718-790-9120. Sunday – Worship - English 1 p.m. – Spanish Worship 9:30 a.m. Sunday Bible Studies – for all ages – 11:30 a.m. Tuesday – Bible Studies – 7 p.m. Wednesday – Prayer 7 p.m.-8:30 p.m.; 12-Step fellowship at 159 Dreiser

Loop - 7 p.m. Thursday – Leadership Development Skills Classes Enroll your child in our Summer Program – beginning July 6, for information, call 718-671-7265 – between 3-6 p.m. God’s Promises: Psalm 91:4 “He will cover you with his feathers, and under his wings you will find refuge, his faithfulness will be your shield and rampart.” The woman had stopped at a red light. Before she even realized it, the car door had opened; a man had a gun stuck in her side. He demanded, “Lady, just

drive. Don’t do anything dumb!” She had just heard a message on Psalm 91. This psalm told her that God was her refuge, that he was her fortress, that he would deliver her from the snare of the fowler, that he covered her with his feathers, that he was her shield and rampart. But in this instant, with a gun in her side and her mind in a whirl, she could not think of the exact words of the Scripture. In desperation, all she could come up with and yell out was “Feathers! Feathers! Feathers!” The hijacker panicked. He shouted “Lady,

you are crazy!” and as quickly as he had appeared, he disappeared. Oh, how precious to know that when we can’t think of a promise Word for Word, or when we don’t have time to quote a promise for the situation in which we find ourselves, God knows His promises and He knows our heart. 1 Samuel 16:7 - “Man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.” We invite you for a spirit filled time of love, joy and laughter at Church of God’s Children. —Bishop Nancy Rosario

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 Coop 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 or QBX1 to Dreiser Loop and DeKruif Pl. Divine Word by our Pastor: “Whatever It Takes!” Scripture reading: Mark 2:1-5 Sunday Morning Schedule Adult Bible Study – 9:15 a.m. Divine Worship 10:30 a.m. Good news! Our children’s Sunday School is ready to teach and nurture your child/children in the word of God. All sessions are during worship service. Weekly Activity Worship service begins at 10:00 a.m., Adult Bible Study at 9:00 a.m. Summer hours run through September 5. 10:30

Co-op City Toastmasters Co-op City Toastmasters Club is a warm and positive environment where one can improve their public speaking skills. At our meetings, we work on giving planned and impromptu speeches and presentations and reducing, if not eliminating, the use of filler sounds and words. We also work on leadership roles and compete in speaking competitions. We’re located at 4160 Hutchison River

Pkwy East, Building 32B, first floor community room. Free parking in Garage 7 across the street on Einstein Loop. Please remember to bring your parking stub to the meeting for validation. Please visit www.toastmasters46.org or call 1-800-WE-SPEAK for more information. You can also e-mail us at co-optoastmasters@hotmail.com. —Br ia n G illa r d

worship resumes on September 12. See you in church. Tune in!!– 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 718-320-0002. If you prefer to drop a personal note: P.O. Box 86, Bronx, NY 10475 is our mailing address. Bereavement Support Group – Monday, 7:00 p.m. Do you need a safe, confidential place where you can share your grief? Have you lost a spouse, mother, father, significant other, child, brother, sister or treasured friend? Are you hurting, feeling no one understands your pain? Members of our group are also grieving a loss and are here for you. All sessions are confidential. We welcome you to join us. We respect and

affirm all persons. Every Thursday evening, 7:00-9:00 p.m. Bible Studys in session. The dynamic Evangelist and gifted teacher, Dr. Margaret Watson, will be the instructor. Bring a friend, everyone is welcome! Upcoming Events Sat., July 31 - 10:00-3:00 - Our city and state are experiencing blood shortage. We need your help! Come and give the gift of life. Dreiser Community Center. God bless you! For more information, call Dr. Smith. T h ou gh t t o wa r m you r h e a r t : “Goodness is stronger than evil; Love is stronger than hate; Light is stronger than darkness; Life is stronger than death; Victory is ours through him who loved you.” —Archbishop Desmond Tutu R ev. Dr. R ob er t A. Sm it h , J r. —R

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

movie. For reservations, call: Marty (718) 671-7809, Gary (718) 671-8424, Bruce (718) 320-2234. Pick-up stops: Einstein Loop, 7:45 a.m.; Asch Loop, 8:00 a.m.; Dreiser Loop, 8:05 a.m. Everyone is invited to all our functions. We hope you will join us. Shalom! B r u ce G it elson —B

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Monday, July 19

Bartow

Einstein

Dreiser

Library

Crochet & Knitting

9:30 - 1 pm Rm. 31

9:00 am Rm. 7

Library

Alert & Alive

9:30 - 1:00 pm Rm. 49

Stay Well Exercise

10:00 am Rm. 31

Dominoes

10:00 am Rm. 2

10:00 am Rm. 45

Around The Lunch Table

Walking Club

11:30 am Rm. 49

Freestyle Dancing

Dominoes

Bingo

2 - 4 pm Rm. 25

1:00 pm Rm. 49

12:30 - 2 pm Rm. 2 (on vac.)

Internet Cafe

Afternoon Movie

Bingo 11:00 am Rm. 31

2 - 4 pm Rm. 34

Word Games

11:00 am Rm. 7

2 - 4 pm Rm. 7

Date:

Kosher

Non-Kosher

Soups, Breads and Desserts

Orange-pineapple juice,

Pork chops, sweet potato, steamed cabbage

Burger bun, cantaloupe

Curry chicken, white rice, mixed vegs

Rye bread, diced pears

Mon., hamburger, hash brown, lettuce & tomato July 19 w/dressing Apple juice, tilapia Tues., fish w/lemon sauce, July 20 brown rice, mixed vegs

& sour chicken, Spaghetti w/meatballs, Wed., Sweet baked potato, tossed salad July 21 Italian blend

Whole wheat bread, fresh orange

2 - 4 pm Rm. 25

Tuesday, July 20

Current Events Dominoes

Bingo

10:00 am Rm. 49

10:00 am Rm. 31

Tai Chi

Beg. Self Defense

11:00 am Rm. 45

9:00 am Rm. 31

Bingo

Adv. Self Defense

1:00 pm Rm. 49

10:00 am Rm. 31

Mixed Cultural Dance

Internet Cafe

10:30 am Aud. A

Computer lab 2 - 4 pm Rm. 34

Tuesday Movie w/popcorn

Dominoes 2:30 pm Rm. 25

Word Games

Alert & Alive 10:30 am Rm. 7 (or vac.)

Library, Exercise, Chat session,

10:00 am Rm. 31

Dominoes

Line Dancing

10:00 am in Rm. 45

11:00 am Rm. 31

Spelling Bee

Dominoes

10:00 am in Rm. 49

2:30 pm Rm. 25

Spanish Practice Class

Garden Club

10:30 am Computer lab

Tai Chi

Word Games 2 - 4 pm Rm. 25

Bingo

9:30 am – 1:00 pm Rm. 7 10:30 am Rm. 7

Bingo

11:00 am Rm. 2

2:00 pm Rm. 25

1:00 pm Rm. 49

Art

Blood Pressure 1st & 3rd

Internet Cafe

1:00 - 4 pm Rm. 7

9:00 - 10:00 am Rm. 49

Computer lab 2 - 4 pm Rm. 34

Library/Exercise/Chat

Library

9:30 am – 1:00 pm Rm. 7

9:00 am – 1:00 pm Rm. 31

Dominoes

Line Dancing

Chat session

10:00 am Rm. 45

10:30 am Aud. A

9:30 am – 1:00 pm Rm. 31

Stay Well Exercise

Belly Dancing

10 -11 am Rm. 45

12:30 p.m. Aud. A

Dominoes

Spelling Bee

Handi-Flex

2:30 pm Rm. 25

11:00 am Rm. 49

1 pm Aud. A

Word Games

Bingo

2 - 4 pm Rm. 25 Bingo 2:00 pm Rm. 25

1:00 pm Rm. 49

Internet Cafe 2 - 4 pm Rm. 34

Day at the Movies w/popcorn 2 pm Rm. 7 Blood Pressure 1st & 3rd Thursday 10:00 -11:30 am Rm. 7

“Movie Madness”

Dominoes

9:30 am Rm. 31

10 am Rm. 45

Friday, July 23

Art

Crochet & Knitting 9:00 am Rm. 2

Spelling Bee

10:00 am Rm. 45

11:00 am Rm. 31

Self Defense

Day at the Movies w/popcorn

10:00 am Rm. 45

10:00 am Rm. 7

Dominoes

Bingo

2:30 pm Rm. 31

Meditative Moments

1:00 pm Rm. 49

11:00 am Rm. 8 (on vac.)

Internet Cafe

Afternoon Movie

2 - 4 pm Rm. 34

2 - 4 pm Rm. 7

Word Games 2 - 4 pm Rm. 25

Bingo 2:00 pm Rm. 25

Thurs., July 22

Salmon loaf, peas & corn, broccoli florets

Spanish omelette, tater tots, three bean salad

Rye bread, red apple

Fri., July 23

Orange juice, lime tarragon turkey, mashed potatoes, mixed vegs

Baked haddock, tri-color pasta salad, broccoli & cauliflower, carrot medley

Whole wheat bread, fruit jello

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:

Stay Well Exercise

Wednesday, July 21

9:30 am – 1:00 pm Rm. 7

2 - 4 pm Rm. 7

2 - 4 pm Rm. 25

Thursday, July 22

Library, Exercise, Chat session

10:00 am Rm 31

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

*Schedule subject to changes without notice*

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

WEEKLY TRIPS 1st Monday: Stew Leonard’s $5 1st & 3rd Mondays: Super Wal-Mart $12 BOWLING WILL RESUME ON SEPT. 7TH! SWIMMING CLASSES WILL RESUME SEPT. 24TH!

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

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

Upcoming Events/Trips C om e a n d j oin u s for t h e J ASA Su m m er P icn ic—T h u r sd a y, Au gu st 12t h fr om 11 a .m . - 2 p.m. Lunch includes: hamburger, hot dog, corn on the cob, cole slaw, and watermelon. Beverages: ice tea/lemonade. DJ Woody, dancing, and raffle. Price $5 in advance and $6 at the door. P ick u p s : Dreiser, 10 a.m. and Einstein, 10:30 a.m. To register and pay, please go to any of the local senior centers. If you have any questions, please feel free to call (718) 320-2066 from 9 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. O r ch a r d Bea ch — Monday, July 26th, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. - Transportation/boxed lunch only $10. Enjoy 5 hours of fun and relaxation on the beach. Pick-up information: Asch Loop at 9:00 a.m., Dreiser Loop at 9:15 a.m., Einstein Loop at 9:30 a.m. Phone registration will begin July 1st at 10 a.m. Please sign up by calling the Bartow office at (718) 320-2066 or any of the senior centers. Flyers will be located at the senior centers. Su m m er C a m p — The Beacon Program at Camp Kaufmann will resume once again this year. The program will start July 20 – August 17, Tuesdays and Thursdays. The cost is $18 for each day. Effective immediately registration will begin. To reserve your dates, please call the Bartow office at (718) 320-2066 from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Transportation will be provided. Pick-ups: Bartow - 8 a.m., Dreiser - 8:15 a.m., Einstein - 8:30 a.m. Flyers and registration forms will be available at the senior centers and the Bartow office, 2049 Bartow Ave. or call (718) 320-2066. Ba t ea u x NY — Sp ir it C r u ises New Yor k ’s Ult im a t e Din in g C r u ise: Friday, August 20th - $75. Boarding time on boat-11:30 a.m. at the Chelsea Piers, Manhattan. Lunch: 12 - 2 p.m. Step aboard our European-inspired, all-glass vessel for an afternoon of unparalleled

splendor aboard a New York Harbor cruise. As the magnificent New York skyline spreads before you in all directions, you’ll be pampered with gourmet cuisine, fine wines, live jazz and sophisticated dance music on this amazing dining cruise. Truly, an experience as inspiring as the city itself. Bateaux NY provides a pianist for light background entertainment. Trip includes transportation, 3 course meal, menu includes choice of one appetizer, entrée, and a dessert which are as follows: Appetizers: baby organic greens, organic grape tomatoes, blue cheese and lemon vinaigrette; lobster bisque-rich Pacific Rim lobster, simmered in butter and blended with crème Fraiche and a touch of sherry (same as dinner without the additional seafood added). Entrees: free range Tuscan chicken breast, herb rubbed chicken breast with roasted Idaho potatoes, wilted greens with a white truffle oil and wild mushroom sauce; Quiche Lorraine – a creamy blend of eggs, Emmentaler cheese and Canadian bacon in a delicate flaky crust, served with eggplant confit and tossed greens; Miso glazed wild Alaskan salmon-fire roasted salmon fillet with fresh soy beans, coconut rice and baby bok choy; Mediterranean vegetable purse-Israeli cous cous, roasted vegetables and imported cheese in a whole wheat pastry bundle served on a bed of baby carrots, asparagus and fire roasted red pepper puree; dessert: Bateaux NY Dessert Triomoist berry, Oreo Dream Bar and brulee raspberry cheesecake, all served with a variety of sauces and whipped cream and a live piano player. P ick-u p in for m a t ion: Asch Loop at 9:00 a.m., Dreiser Loop at 9:15 a.m., Einstein Loop at 9:30 a.m. Please register by calling the Bartow office at (718) 3202066. Payments can be made at any of the senior centers. Flyers will be located at the senior centers.

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WEEKLY SCHEDULE BUILDING & TOWNHOUSES Adler Place Association “Meeting”: Tues., 7/20; 6:30 pm (Bartow Room 28)

CULTURE & ARTS The Drammeh Institute “Youth Film Making Class”: Tues., 7/20; 12:00 pm (Dreiser Room 8)

HOBBIES African-American Association, Yoga/Pilates Classes”: Thurs., 7/22; 6:00 pm (Dreiser Room 2)

RELIGIOUS Circle of Christ Church: Fri., 7/23; 6:00 pm & Sun., 7/25; 9:00 am; Church Service (Bartow Rooms 28 & 31)

Church of the New Vision Bible Study: Sun., 7/18; 9:00 am (Einstein Room 38)

Deeper Life Bible Church: Tues., 7/20; 5:00 pm (Dreiser Room 1) Faith @ Work Christian Church: Thurs., 7/22; 5:30 pm & Sun., 7/25; 8:00 am (Dreiser Room 8)

Iglesia Cristiana Marcos 16:15: Sun., 7/25; 10:00 am (Einstein Room 35) Harvest Restoration Ministries: Sun., 7/25; 10:00 am (Dreiser Room 10)

SENIORS JASA Senior Services “Luncheon”: Mon., - Fri., 7/19 - 7/23; 8:00 am (Bartow Room 31)

SERVICE & CIVIC Weight Watchers Nutrition Program: Tues., 7/20; “Meeting Time” 6:00 pm (Dreiser Room 4) North Bronx Youth Sports “Summer Camp”: Mon., - Fri., 7/19 - 7/23; 7:30 am (Einstein Room 45)

Baychester Library Events

COME &VISIT THE LIBRARY Special Program for Children A Summer Reading Celebration — Friday, August 27th • 2:00 p.m.

“Big Top Show” Come one, come all and behold: the science circus is about to begin. Step into our threee rings of fun as we present a series of chemistry and physics demos that explain how a bed of nails can provide a great night’s sleep or how important balance can be to a tight rope walker. You’ll be amazed as we hatch our super secret “Snooberfish” eggs and take an amazing high dive that won’t make a splash! When it comes to fun science we provide th greatest show on earth. A celebration for the Summer Reading 2010 program. Participants may only attend the celebration at the library location where they are registered. For ages 5 and older. Sponsored by the Friends of Webster Library. Kids Reading Aloud: Wednesday, July 21, 28 • 2:30 p.m. Chess (Game Only) — Wednesday, July 21 • 3:30 p.m. Teens Book Group — Wednesday, July 28 • 4:30 p.m. Chess Club — Thursday, July 22 & 29 • 3:30 p.m. Teens Book Group — Friday, July 23 • 3:00 p.m. Talk about books you’ve read and how the books relate to our lives!

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

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AARP Chapter #4997 FYI: Pedestrians were 22.5% of traffic deaths in NY during 2007-2008; NY ranks 3rd highest for pedestrian fatalities among people 65 and older. AARP has been urging the legislature to adopt a “complete streets” to highway planning that takes into account the needs of pedestrians and cyclists. AARP then took its case to the legislature with data gathered during “Complete Streets Week” in April, 2010. Volunteers conducted a “walkability survey” to pinpoint needed local pedestrian safety improvements. To notify Peachtree Chapter of illness or bereavement, contact Frances Wilson, Good & Welfare Coordinator, 718-6715493. 2010 TOUR COMMITTEE ACTIVITIES July 20 (Tues.) – Return of the 3-in-1 Day Outing – trip includes lunch at Phillips Seafood Restaurant; a boat ride in Atlantic City Harbor and 6-hour stay at Bally’s Atlantic City Casino — $75 – Depart from Asch Loop (in front of the library) at 7:45 a.m. — contact Jeanne – 718-379-3742. August 10 (Tues.) – “All You Can Eat Lobster” HuKeLau (Chicopee, MA); also includes king crab legs; prime rib; Bar-B-Q chicken; summer salads, rolls; along with the famous Polynesian Revue Show; deluxe motor coach transportation - $90/person…. WAITING LIST AVAILABLE — Departure from Asch Loop (in front of the library) at 7:45 a.m. — contact Delores, 718-379-2176.

August 23 (Sun.) – September 4 (Sat.) Scandinavia and Russia on Royal Caribbean’s Jewel of the Sea – 13 days/12 nights – ports of call include Harwich, England; Copenhagen, Denmark; Stockholm, Sweden; Helsinki, Finland; St. Petersburg, Russia; Tallinn, Estonia; and Gothenburg, Sweden – Documents will be given 30 days prior to departure at the “Meet & Greet” Gathering (date & location to be announced) — contact Jeanne – 718379-3742. 2011 SAVE THE DATE January 19-29, 2011 – “No-Fly” Cruise Winter Escape; 11 days/10 nights; depart from New York via Deluxe Motor Coach w/overnight stops; arriving in Charleston (SC) to board the ship to Key West (FL); Nassau & Freeport (Bahamas); returning with overnight stops; pricing to be announced; trip insurance optional (recommended); $125 deposit and a Registration Form due together for each person travelling — BOOK A.S.A.P., limited categories available at the Group rate; 2nd payment ($500) due August 1; Final payment due Oct. 1st – contact Jeanne – 718-379-3742. NOT E : The Tour Committee is working hard to bring you new (some repeats), fun-filled day, over-night and week-long trips for 2011. Let us know if you have an interesting trip and would like for us to “check it out” – we’d be happy to get additional information. —Delor es Debna m

Einstein Cancer Fund Tuesday, August 10th — Sands Casino. Cost per person: $27 with a $20 slot bonus and a $5 food voucher. Time of pick-up: 8:00 a.m. starting at Einstein Loop followed by Asch Loop and Dreiser Loop. There is a tour bus at the Sands which is free to seniors and it will take you on a tour of historic sights and drop and pick you up at the Lehigh Shopping Mall. Annual Raffle Luncheon—Saturday, September 25th at the SeaShore Restaurant in City Island. Cost per person: $48. You will receive a raffle ticket for the gift drawings hoping that everyone will be a sure winner. The entrée choices with all the trimmings are as follows: shrimp

scampi, filet of sole, fried shrimp, veal cutlet parmesan, or prime rib roast of beef and dessert. Please join us. Everyone is welcomed for all our trips and events. If you cannot reach us during the course of the day, please call us in the evening. For all of the above events, contact Mildred at 718-320-02, Loretta at 718671-2958, or Lydia at 718-671-3005. For memorial cards, please call Loretta. We’re happy to report that Delores Musa is home and doing well and Ann Schlanger is at the nursing home in Co-op City and also doing well. Good health and healing is wished to all. —Lydia Ruas

Goose Island Senior Citizens Wednesday, July 21—Bingo game in Room 39. Time is 1:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome to join our game. Refreshments served. Sunday, July 25—Also Bingo game in Room 39. Time 1:30 p.m. Admission is $3. Everyone is welcome. Refreshments served. Our trip to Atlantic City Showboat has been cancelled. Our next trip is Tuesday, August 31. Going to Mt. Airy Casino. Price: $27. Rebate is $30 slot play and $5 towards food. Thursday, November 11—End of Year party at Seashore Restaurant. Price is $50 (fifty dollars) for members and non-members. Seven entrees to choose from: shrimp scampi, fried shrimps, filet of sole, rosemary chicken, veal cutlet

parmigiana, baked salmon and prime of beef. Music and entertainment by Mr. Williard. Party time is 12:30 p.m. 4:30 p.m. See Ann or Mary for more information or come to Room 39 at Einstein Center, Monday - Thursday, 10 a.m. til 4:30 p.m. or call 718-379-9613. Our trip to the Brauhaus was very enjoyable. Everyone had a wonderful time. A little note about our President, Ann Schlanger. She is being rehabbed at Bay Park Nursing Home in Co-op City. Our prayers and good wishes are sent to her for a speedy recovery. We all miss you, Ann. Good health to all. —M a r y Pilla

Co-op City Times / July 17, 2010

Reflections by Rabbi Solomon I. Berl Spiritual Leader of Young Israel Synagogue Monday evening, July 19th and Tuesday, July 20th will mark the observance of the fast of Tisha B’Av (the 9th day of the Jewish month ‘AV’), the national Yahrtzeit anniversary of many major catastrophies in Jewish history, particularly the destruction of the First and Second Holy Temples. On Monday evening, Mincha services at Young Israel of Co-op City will begin at 8:10 p.m. The Maariv service will start at 8:45 p.m. followed by the chanting of The Book of Lamentations. Services on Tuesday morning, July 20th will begin at 6:00 a.m. The fast ends on Tuesday evening at 8:55 p.m. On Tisha B’Av (the 9th AV), in 586 B.C.E., the Babylonians broke into Solomon’s Temple and sacked it. Exactly 656 years later, on the identical date, the Romans destroyed the Second Temple. It was a fatal coincidence from which the scars have not healed to this day. Indeed, many subsequent calamities which have befallen the Jews have been a direct consequence of the destruction of the two Temples. Many disasters to the Jewish people over the centuries also

occurred in fact on 9th AV. Never for a moment did the exiled, heartbroken Jewish people forget their beloved homeland. An eyewitness of the First Destruction gave utterance to his people’s inconsolable sorrow in a fervent oath: “If I forget you, O Jerusalem, let right hand forget its skill…if I fail to elevate Jerusalem above my foremost joy.” (Psalm 137). In the generations following the Second Destruction, the sages of the Talmud translated the spirit of that oath into halachic specifications. The ritual law enjoined total mourning, abstention from food, drink and comforts and the reading of the Book of Lamentations and dirges of later composition. Many Jews believe that the birth of modern Israel negates the need to mourn for the fall of Zion. But those who don’t learn from the lessons of history are likely to repeat them. That is why the Jewish national memory is long and, even today, the grim date of the capture of Jerusalem and the ruin of the two Temples is still commemorated with fasting and mourning.

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

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

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

rummy-O, etc. For a $3 donation, you can enjoy company and refreshments. We are hoping to meet new players and members. —Frieda Epstein

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Traditional Synagogue

The Traditional Synagogue of Co-op City, Young Israel of Baychester, Section 5 at 115 Einstein Loop, welcomes you to pray with them. Tel. 718-379-6920. Note: NEW office hours are on Thursday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and on Sunday during the summer when we have Bingo scheduled, we are here from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Candle lighting on Friday, July 23 is before 7:20 p.m. Shabbos ends today, Saturday, July 17, at 9:14 p.m. We recite Havdallah (The Recital over the Wine) at the end of Shabbos. Mincha services on Saturday, July 17 are at 7:00 p.m. The community is always welcome to attend our various functions and enjoy a great day of fun and friendship. Rabbi Kronengold is encouraging you all to attend his most informative classes. The evening class will take place at 7:15 p.m. The topic for this week is “Study of Chapter 3-PIRKEI AVOT-“The Beauty of Nature and Torah Study”. Coming Events Saturday, July 17-Services are at 9 a.m. The parsha is Hazon-Devarim. Sunday, July 18 – Join the Synagogue as they sponsor a cool afternoon of Bingo. The cost is $3 per person and includes refreshments and noshes. See you there! Sunday, July 18 at 1:30 p.m. – Spend a friendly afternoon with Traditional Synagogue and play Bingo. The cost is $3 per person. This includes admission and

refreshments. Come on down and have a great time. Monday, July 19 – Erev Tisha B’av-We will have Evening Services in the Shule at 8:25 p.m. The Fast begins at 8:23 p.m. Tuesday, July 20 is a fast day. It is the Fast of Av. You may travel on this holiday so that you may attend services at another synagogue for the morning services. The Fast ends at 9:02 p.m. Monday, August 2 – The Men’s Club has planned a trip to the Showboat Hotel & Casino in Atlantic City. Plan ahead! The cost is $27/person with a $30 slot play. For reservations, call Marty at (718) 671-7809, Gary at (718) 671-8424 or Bruce at (718) 320-2234. Sunday, August 8 at 1:30 p.m.Sisterhood Bingo. Sunday, August 22 at 1:30 p.m.– Synagogue Bingo. Please Note: All Bingos start at 1:30 p.m. Good and Welfare: Happy birthday and anniversary greetings to all who are celebrating during the month of July. We are so pleased to welcome back to Traditional Synagogue for the High Holidays, Cantor Oscar Berry. He has a beautiful voice and will enhance the festivities along with Rabbi Daniel Z. Kronengold. Dues for 2010 are now in order! Please! Support the Synagogue. We need your help NOW. All donations are gratefully accepted. Thank you. Shalom! —Miriam Evelyn Berlofsky

Building 30 Association The Building 30 Association (A & B) is here for you! There is always an advantage to becoming a member of your association. Won’t you please join? Be sure to read the Building 30 Bulletin Board located in your lobby to learn of future get together events. At t ent ion : We have an email address. It is: Building30@hotmail.com. Join the Crochet Club this Fall. We meet every Wednesday from 1 to 3 p.m. in our meeting room on the “B” side. Learn how to crochet with Linda. Her students are progressing very nicely. She has patience and teaches you with feeling. Give it a try! It’s a great way to exercise your mind and fingers. Thanks to our teacher, Linda Werner.

Have a safe, happy and healthy summer! Coming Events: We will continue to run our 50/50 raffle at our meetings. Refreshments always follow at the end of the meeting. Watch the Association Bulletin Board in your lobby for dates and times of events. Get involved and make a difference!! We are looking forward to meeting and greeting you at the meetings. We had so much fun at Friday evening Game Night that we have planned to do it again on Friday, August 6 from 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. — so watch our Bulletin Board for information. We would like to do this at least once a month. Read this article for further Game Night updates. —Miriam E. Berlofsky

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Faith In God Church & Bible Institute Pastor, President, and Founder Rev. Dr. Gladys R. Little and Assistant Pastor Minister Vernon Little extend to everyone a healthy, happy, prosperous welcome! We would like to thank God for bringing us back safely from North Carolina July 4th weekend. We had an awesome time fellowshipping with family, friends, and brothers and sisters in Christ. Let’s go into more of God’s Word. Matt. 5:11-16 reads as thus: 11 Blessed are you when they revile and persecute you, and say all kinds of evil against you falsely for My sake. 12 Rejoice and be exceedingly glad, for great is your reward in heaven, for so they persecuted the prophets who were before you. 13 You are the salt of the earth; but if the salt loses its flavor, how shall it be seasoned? It is then good for nothing but to be thrown out and trampled underfoot by men. 14 You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden. 15 Nor do they light a lamp and put it under a bas-

ket, but on a lampstand, and it gives light to all who are in the house. 16 Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven. Invitations: God has spoken already that we are to increase our conventions to twice a year. The next one will be Sunday, Sept. 19, at 5 p.m. The speaker will be Minister Marlon Young. Please make plans to attend. Church doors open today at 3 p.m. for a Sweet Hour of Prayer. Tomorrow morning at 10 a.m., Dr. Little teaches a Sunday School class. Morning Worship is at 11 a.m. Also, log onto www.gospelusamagazine.com and see a brief write-up on Min. Vernon Little. You can also see the video for his song ‘Proverbs’ on YouTube. Please come out and support these services. We are located at 171 Dreiser Loop in Section 1. Our phone #’s are (347) 276-4925 & (718) 671-3627. Jesus loves you, and so do we. —M in . Ver n on L it t le

St. Joseph’s Anglican Episcopal Church St. Joseph’s Anglican Episcopal Church is located at 155 Dreiser Loop, Bronx, NY 10475 on the lower level. Telephone (718) 320-0844. Weekly Schedule: Sunday: Service 9 a.m. Sunday School 9 a.m. Wednesday: Bible Study 7 p.m. Thursday: Choir Rehearsal 7-8 p.m. Friday: Youth Group 4-6:00 p.m. Young Adults 6:30- 9 p.m. The Sunday School leads services every fourth Sunday and the Young Adults lead services every fifth Sunday.

Upcoming Events St. Joseph’s Boutique; Open this Saturday and every other Saturday, 12:00-4:00 p.m.; Boutique is located outside of St. Joseph’s Church. Save the Date St. Joseph’s Annual Picnic; Saturday, July 31; Pelham Bay Park; Dinner sale, September 25th. I will exalt you, O God my King, and bless your Name for ever and ever (Psalm 145). —Kevin Wa lla ce

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