Co-op City Times 07/20/13

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

Vol. 48 No. 29

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Saturday, July 20, 2013

Power Plant participates in Con Ed demand response events all week because of heat wave

response program, according to Con Edison’s website. While Riverbay has been participating in the NYISO program since 2004, it was only enrolled and began participating in the Con Ed DLRP in 2008 by C-Power, the company Riverbay had contracted with at that time as an energy sale broker to determine and actualize the maximum profitability out of the cogeneration plant. Since then, the community has realized significant payments resulting in several million dollars for these load shedding event.

“Over the past five extremely hot days, the Riverbay Power Plant staff has been performing above expected performance,” said Brian Reardon, Director of the Riverbay Children play and keep cool in the sprinkler at Power Plant. “While maintaining the Carver Loop playground on a hot summer the chilled water system during afternoon this past week. The sprinklers in all Co-op City playgrounds were kept on from trips on the main chillers and the early morning through 8 p.m. each day this temporary loss of one of the week to give children the chance to refresh Cooling Tower fan for a couple of while outdoors during the brutally hot days.

Photo by Bill Stuttig hours, the plant has consistently been producing 46-47 degree water The Distribution Load Relief out to the buildings.

Program (DLRP) offered by Con Edison “Working in a plant that has averaged is a demand response program for comover 110 degrees daily, the staff has also mercial customers which provides a been running the second Gas Turbine to financial incentive for those who have export a minimum of 6,000kw to the the ability to curtail load during network Con Edison grid. So besides handling emergencies. It was developed to comRiverbay’s total electrical load, the Cogen plement the New York Independent (Continued on page 2) System Operator (NYISO) demand

BY ROZAAN BOONE With temperatures peaking well into the mid-90’s and above this week, increasing demand for energy throughout Con Ed’s service area, the utility called load shedding events all five business days this week in which the Riverbay Power Plant successfully participated.

Interest in Co-op City apartments remains strong throughout summer

BY JIM ROBERTS

The number of vacant apartments here is still very low and the most recent report from the Riverbay Sales Department shows that every vacant apartment now has a potential buyer.

Of the 289 vacant units now available, none of them are unassigned units.

The breakdown of those vacant units that are now in various stages of the sales process includes 76 applicants where closings are now pending. Of those, 67 have actual closing dates, seven applicants are being contacted by Riverbay sales agents to schedule closing dates, and two are awaiting bank approval.

In 88 cases, applicants for the apartments are awaiting approval from the state Homes and Community Renewal agency. Another 70 applicants have

been offered apartments and had not yet responded to the offer.

There are 26 apartments with applicants who had appointment dates set to view their prospective new homes. And in 12 cases, application packages were in the process of being prepared for submittal to HCR. One of the available apartments was in the process of being offered to transfer applicants while 13 other new applications could not be sent to HCR yet because they are farther back on the applicant list than HCR will consider and must move up the list first.

In addition, two apartments are set aside as model apartments to show to people interested in moving into the community and another apartment is now occupied by a contractor working on-site for Riverbay.

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Riverbay and Benedetto meet with Cuomo’s Deputy Transportation Secretary

following the meeting, characterized it as a Employing the strategy of taking your very productive meeting through which he complaints right to the top, Riverbay leaders and Riverbay were able to get all their joined State Assemblyman Mike Benedetto points across regarding the bus service cuts in meeting with Governor Andrew Cuomo’s Deputy Secretary of Transportation Karen Rae in Albany on Tuesday to discuss a variety of transportation issues affecting the community.

Riverbay officials who attended the approximately hour-long meeting with Riverbay leaders met with Governor Andrew Cuomo’s Deputy Secretary Rae, Deputy Transportation Secretary Karen Rae on Wednesday. Secretary Rae (center) met with (l to r.) included General Manager Riverbay First Vice President Khalil Abdul-Wahhab; Vernon Cooper, Ombudsman TWU Community Organizer Raybblin Vargas; General Joe Boiko, and the Board’s Manager Vernon Cooper; State Assemblyman Mike Benedetto; and Ombudsman Joe Boiko.

First Vice President Khalil Abdul-Wahhab. Raybblin Vargas, a comenacted by the MTA in 2010 and the detrimunity organizer with the Transport mental effect it has had on the community Workers Union, also attended the meeting.

(Continued on page 4) Benedetto, when contacted the morning

BY BILL STUTTIG

Deadline update on MTA service restoration A Daily News story by transit reporter Pete Donohue on Friday morning, stated among other things that the MTA was considering restoration of some of the bus service in Co-op City that was cut in 2010. A call to the MTA press office to either deny or confirm this report ended up neither confirming or denying the report, which, in the opinion of this reporter, was a strong indication that Co-op City’s repeated requests for bus service restoration is now being seriously considered, as Mr. Donohue reported. In a statement emailed to the Co-op City Times late

Friday afternoon just before deadline, Adam Lisberg, Director of External Communications for the MTA, said: “We have nothing yet to announce, but have long been clear that the July update to the Financial Plan would be an ideal time to measure how our revenues and expenses have changed, and whether we can address calls to increase service.” Another spokesman for the MTA said that more information should be made public by Monday in advance of a meeting of the MTA Board of Directors on Wednesday.

—Bill Stuttig

Co-op City residents urged to sign-up for bus transportation to MTA rally

BY BILL STUTTIG Co-op City community leaders and Riverbay are urging residents to be part of the rally on Wednesday outside MTA headquarters in midtown Manhattan to help convince the massive agency to restore the services cut in 2010 in Co-op City and many other communities throughout New York City.

Three buses will be leaving from in front of each Co-op City community center at 7 a.m. Wednesday morning to take residents from here down to the rally on Madison Avenue at 45th Street. The rally should last approximately two hours and the buses will bring participants back home to Co-op City by late morning.

Each of the three buses has a capacity of 55 passengers and seats remain on all three buses. According to Riverbay Ombudsman, Joe Boiko, the bus leaving from Dreiser Community Center was fill-

ing up the quickest as of Friday, but plenty of seats remain on the other two buses, one leaving from Bartow Center and the other from Einstein Center.

Residents participating in the rally through the free bus transportation from Co-op City are asked to arrive at their respective center no later than 6:45 a.m.

Advertisements have been placed in this newspaper and flyers have been posted in each building giving exact details on how to arrange to participate in the rally.

“The time is right now,” said Riverbay Ombudsman Joe Boiko who, along with Community Relations Director Michelle Sajous, is coordinating the effort to have the buses filled on the morning of July 24th. “We have to act together as one community and unite as one group.”

Anyone who would like to reserve a (Continued on page 20)

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Heat wave

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Plant has been exporting enough electricity to power an additional 2000 homes from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. every night.”As a matter of fact, the Riverbay Cogeneration Plant continued to provide electricity to the shareholders of Co-op City even though a Con Ed failure on Thursday night left some 4,000 people in the dark in the Eastchester section of the Bronx.

According to Riverbay’s current energy consultant, Energy Spectrum, the Cogeneration Plant’s additional electrical generation over the five days this week has netted a $15,000 a night profit which totals $75,000 in profit that the corpora-

tion will receive as a result of its participation in the Con Ed DLRP event. Minus the cost of the gas needed for operating the second Gas turbine, the community’s profit is $61,500.

“This does not include the standby payment we receive at the end of the summer, which, according to Energy Spectrum, is an additional $180,000,” said Reardon, adding, “I have been managing the Power Plant electrical load for over seven years and this is the first time Con Ed has called for more than three Demand Response events in a row. In my estimation, this demonstrates the problem

Con Ed has with the NYC electrical grid as a whole.”

Despite the fact that the Riverbay Cogeneration Plant is producing all of the community’s energy load, shareholders are still being urged to conserve electricity where possible as it results in additional savings for the corporation.

Throughout the week, as the outside temperature continued to climb, the Riverbay crawler and tickler were utilized to channel energy conservation tips and health alerts to shareholders.

“We’d like cooperators to be mindful of the dangers that the excessive heat can

cause,” said Joe Boiko, Riverbay’s Ombudsman. “We also ask that they please be cognizant of the weather conditions and not go out unless absolutely necessary, specifically those with heart and respiratory conditions. They should drink plenty of water, wear light colored clothing, use sunscreen to avoid being burned, and use an umbrella to shield them from the sun. Should you feel dizzy or light headed, seek shelter immediately and drink plenty of cool water.”

Until further notice, the community’s sprinkler parks will remain open to children from early morning until 8 p.m.

$12.70 each for Drip Pans w/special platform (3000 pieces) = $38,100 WHEREAS, the contract cost is $387,165 + tax; and WHEREAS, we never know what air conditioning season will bring, so we need to add a cushion to the contract and make the final cost not to exceed $400,000 + tax for additional purchases if needed.

NOW THEREFORE, LET IT BE RESLOVED: that Contract #P471 with P&F Industries of NY Corp. for the not to exceed amount of $400,000 + tax be approved as submitted by Management in accordance with Board of Directors

Resolution 85-16 and as amended by Board of Directors Resolution 95-44 and the President is hereby authorized to execute the contract and Management is authorized to take all steps necessary to make this action effective.

YES: Atkins, Bailey, Cylich, Gordon, Illis, F. Jones, O. Jones, Leslie, Owens, Peterson, Shapiro, Turner NO: Johnson ABSENT: Graham ABSENT FOR VOTE: AbdulWahhab PASSED (For more Resolutions, see page 12)

Second Reading Resolution: #13-59 SUBMITTED BY: Rev. Owens SECONDED BY: Francine Reva Jones & Evelyn Turner BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING, DATED: July 10th, 2013

WHEREAS, Riverbay purchases convector boards, spouts and drip pans for the repairs of convectors; and WHEREAS, The purchase of these items are from P&F Industries of NY Corp. because they are the manufacturer and owner of the dies for cutting these items, which makes them a sole source/direct buy

vendor; and WHEREAS, The individual prices are as follows: (amounts to be purchased are approximate, because we can order more or less of each item according to our needs) $57.20 each for 19” Convector Boards right & left (3200 pieces) = $183,040 $66.50 each for 27” Convector Boards right & left (1000 pieces) = $66,500 $76.85 each for 36” Convector Boards right & left (800 pieces) = $61,480 $132.95 each for 47” Convector Boards right & left (100 pieces) = $13,295 $4.50 each for Spouts (5500 pieces) = $24,750

CO-OP CITY FOOT CARE CENTER SECTION 5 • BUILDING 29C 4240 HUTCHINSON RIVER PARKWAY EAST

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

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

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Diabetic Patients with Medicare may be eligible for shoes.

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Assemblyman Sponsoring Mammography Van

Assemblyman Michael R. Benedetto, in conjunction with Project Renewal, formerly operating as Women’s Outreach Network, will be sponsoring a free Mobile Mammography Screening Van which will be located outside of the Baychester Public Library, 2049 Asch Loop North, on Saturday, August 3, beginning at 1:30 p.m.

This program is for women 40 years of age and older who have not had a mammogram in the past year. All insurance plans are accepted, however, if you do not have insurance, you can still sign up for the program.

An appointment is necessary.

Please call 1-800-564-6868 This program is funded by Bronx Cancer Services Program Partnership. Screening coordination and Outreach/In-reach funded by the Komen Greater NYC 2008 Community Breast Health Grant.

Free summer meals at P.S. 153

The New York City Department of Education is offering free breakfast and lunch each Wednesday this summer beginning July 9th at Co-op City’s P.S. 153, 650 Baychester Avenue. Any child under 18 years old is eligible for the free meals. Breakfast is available between 8:30 a.m. and 9:15 a.m. each weekday through August 29th. Lunch is served between 11 a.m. and 1:15 p.m. also on each weekday through August 29th. A different nutritionally balanced breakfast and lunch meal will be served each day of the week to give the children a healthful variety of food throughout the summer.

“Tunes on Tuesdays”

The Riverbay Fund is once again sponsoring Tunes on Tuesdays on the Section 1 Greenway, thanks to funds generated through the community’s generous use of the recycling donation bins.

The next concert will be held from 7:00-8:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 23 – Jewel Tones - R&B Contemporary.

Bring your chairs and come join the fun.

FRONT PA G E

Multi-award winning documentary on Co-op City resident nominated for Emmy

BY ROZAAN BOONE Co-op City resident Frank Senior’s multiaward winning documentary Sound of Vision has been nominated for an Emmy Award, it was announced last week by the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences.

Sound of Vision is one of 9 POV (Point of View) films nominated for a News & Documentary Emmy Award.

Last year, POV received 5 News & Documentary Emmy Awards, setting a record for the popular series which airs on PBS. Senior, who lives in Building 6 in Co-op City, has enjoyed much success with Sound of Vision, an 8-minute documentary about a blind musician’s journey to belong.

In addition to being one of twenty-five short films in the PBS 2013 Online Film Festival which competed for a People’s Choice Award earlier this year, Sound of Vision was a 2012 finalist in the annual International Documentary Challenge, winning the 2012 Audience Award, as well as the USA POV Award, the Jury Award for Best Film, Best Editing, Best Cinematography and Best Use of the Experimental Genre. Sound of Vision was also accepted into the 2013 Atlanta Film Festival.

Born blind, Senior is a talented jazz vocalist who, in Sound of Vision, describes the challenges he faces on a daily basis as a blind man navigating life in the city that never sleeps, admitting, “I’m lost all the time.”

Born in Harlem and raised on 135th Street in the Lincoln Projects, Frank said he had fantastic parents who made sure that he was part of the neighborhood. “They really encouraged me to go outside and play with other kids, made sure I had guitar lessons. They didn’t buy me crayons with paper, they bought me finger paints so I can play with that. That was the beginning of who I am,” he said.

Senior talks about the fear he feels as a blind person venturing out into a world that is dark to him, nevertheless, he says that when he wakes up in the morning, he doesn’t just sit there and dwell on his fear of going out and doing things. “It’s the challenge that drives me,” he said. “And as the day goes on, it drives me. It’s the cycle of my life.”

He also talks about his love of New York City with all of its nuances.

“Your sight is so powerful that you’re looking ahead, not paying attention to the moment.

If that’s a gift, it’s a beautiful gift,” Senior said.

“I don’t say it’s a tradeoff for what sight is. I would love to be able to look around the Frank Senior room, or look Photo Courtesy of Frank Senior down the bar and I think that’s one of the reasons why I like to sing because I know that at least that singing is covering a whole room because I want to prove to myself that I belong.”

In addition to his parents, Leonard and Eleanor Senior, Frank credits artists such as Ray Charles, Nat King Cole, James Brown, Sly Stone and Ella Fitzgerald among those who influenced his musical style, which today, includes an expansive repertoire of jazz, blues, standards and gospel.

Sound of Vision was shot partially in Co-op City where senior has lived for the past 17 years, as well as in other parts of the city.

The 34th Annual News & Documentary Emmy Awards honors programming distributed during the 2012 calendar year.

Sound of Vision is nominated in the “New Approaches Arts, Lifestyle, Culture” category. The documentary is directed by Dongnan Chen, Loretta van der Horst and Joseph Vele. The Executive Producer is Simon Kilmurry; and Co-Executive Producer is Cynthia Lopez. VP of Programming & Production is Chris White; Series Producer is Yance Ford and Coordinating Producer, Andrew Catauro.

In addition to the 9 nominations for the News & Documentary Emmy Awards, POV received 45 nominations in all this year.

“These nominations reflect the growing importance of documentaries in our world today,” said Kilmurry. “As we’ve seen recently, Granito played a vital part in event unfolding in Guatemala, where a dictator was on trial, and Give Up Tomorrow

exposed judicial corruption in the Philippines, where a young man was unjustly accused of murder.”

“From spiritual journeys such as My Reincarnation to the search for justice in Give Up Tomorrow and Granito to the meaning of the night sky in The City Dark and Nostalgia for the Light, these are films of profound beauty and uncompromising reporting,” said Lopez. “We are delighted that our short films, including StoryCorps Animated Series and Sound of Vision, which was part of the International Documentary Challenge, are being recognized as well.”

Frank Senior is also the subject of another documentary, Just Be Frank, which was screened at the UN on Thursday night, July 18. Just Be Frank also screened for the 2010 Harlem International Film Festival, 2011 Aspen Shortsfest, 2011 Gold Coast International Film Festival, 2011 Palm Spring International Shortfest and the 2012 Melbourne, Australia—The Other Film Festival.

Senior also has a CD entitled Let Me Be Frank on the market and he is currently in the studio working on another musical project. He is also a guest vocalist on Jacob Melchior’s It’s About Time and Jamhunters: Music Speaks Louder Than Words. In the past, he was featured in the Co-op City NEW SEASONS Jazz Concert Series, which was organized by another Co-op City resident, Mary Pearson, also an accomplished jazz vocalist. Frank has also performed at the Universal Jazz Center, Gracie Mansion, the Village Gate, Bryant Park, Sweetwater’s and the Blue Note, to name a handful of his performance venues.

He has worked with such musical legends as Frank Owens, Earl May, Barry Harris, Harold Maybern, Dakota Staton, Abbey Lincoln, Kenny Baron, Harry Whitaker, George Coleman and Harold Ousley, to name a few, and has won several awards and honors for his work through the years, including a National Endowment for the Arts Award.

On his website, www.franksenior.com, Senior states, “These days, I’m performing more than ever, and it’s what I love!...Music is my life, singing is my love.”

Hundreds register for Free Tennis Program in Co-op City

On July 8, the Co-op City Tennis Club, in association with the New York Junior Tennis League (NYJTL), started their free summer tennis program for kids, 5-18 years of age, on the tennis courts behind M.S. 181.

Lessons are held each weekday for children 8-18 years of age, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Children 5-7 years of age are welcome on Wednesdays and Fridays only from 9 a.m. – 10 a.m.

The Co-op City Tennis Club has been offering free or low cost tennis program for youngsters in the area for over 30 years. The Tennis Club’s association with the New York Junior Tennis League started in 1985 when the league was looking for suitable community tennis locations and qualified coaches who would develop an expanding market of free youth tennis programs. The league recognized that the club’s founder, the late Milton Alexander, and his wife, Lorraine Rohlson-Alexander, had the experience,

Rackets and balls are provided for the youngsters.

Registration for this free program is ongoing throughout the summer and will conclude at the end of August. For further information on the youth program, please contact the tennis club at 718-671-4437.

drive and commitment to develop tennis players and the couple realized the benefits of linking up with the NYJTL — a strong, growing organization. That cooperative relationship has endured over the last 30 years and the Co-op City Tennis Club is considered one of the models of positive coaching and urban tennis programming in New York City. Many of the current coaches themselves trained with the program and have returned to give back to the community.

Participants practice bouncing the tennis ball with their racquets and other drills during free tennis lessons offered by the Co-op City Tennis Club. Photos by Aaron Carnegie

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Transportation

ever since, particularly Co-op City’s large senior population. Benedetto said it was explained to the Transportation Secretary that Co-op City was originally developed partially because of a promise made by the MTA 40 years ago to always provide adequate bus service to the community due to the fact that there could never be direct subway service to the area because of a number of factors.The Assemblyman said that he and each of the Riverbay representatives explained the exact nature of the cuts and the difficulty they cause residents including time-consuming transfers to get to and from one area of the community to another, and diminished access to nearby subway service and business, medical, cultural and social institutions here and elsewhere in the borough and throughout the city.

Benedetto added he and the Riverbay officials also discussed the coming Mall at Bay Plaza and how it will double the size of an already huge and congested shopping complex with very little planning and expenditure given over to providing adequate egress from the huge mall without it directly impacting on the local streets of Co-op City.

Benedeto said that he shared with Deputy Secretary Rae a detailed copy of a study completed in 2000 by the state Department of Transportation which called for a variety of improved access and egress into the existing Bay Plaza from the two adjacent highways. Earlier this month, the Co-op City Times shared with the Assemblyman a copy of that study which was found in the newspaper’s archives along with a series of newspaper stories written at the time detailing the study’s extensive recommendations.

At a meeting in May to discuss the new Mall at Bay Plaza and the plans, or lack thereof, to handle the coming increase in traffic, state DOT officials said that they

Co-op City Times / July 20, 2013 were unaware of such a study and would look into its existence. Following the meeting, a Co-op City Times staff member found an original copy of the study that reportedly didn’t exist, and shared it with the Assemblyman who, in turn, said that he will be sharing it with a number of state transportation officials, including the Deputy Secretary Rae. The Assemblyman, together with General Manager Cooper and First Vice President Abdul-Wahhab all said that the Transportation Secretary was impressive in both her demonstrated knowledge and experience with urban transportation issues.

Deputy Secretary Rae, before being appointed to her current position by Governor Cuomo, served as Deputy Administrator of the Federal Railroad Administration under President Obama, where she managed the federal high speed rail initiative, as well as comprehensive safety programs and regulatory initiatives, and developed national freight and passenger rail policy. She previously served as Deputy Commissioner of Policy and Planning at the New York State Department of Transportation, where she was responsible for advocacy and finance activities. She has also served as Deputy Secretary for Local and Area Transportation at the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, where she was said to create a streamlined, performance-based funding program for transit. She has also served as Director of the Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation and as Director or General Manager of transit systems in Austin, Texas, Glens Falls, NY, and Buffalo, NY. Eunice Huang, a spokesperson with Governor Cuomo’s press office, said that Deputy Transportation Secretary Rae characterized her meeting with Riverbay officials as being “very informative.”

A fitting honor

Dr. Arthur Wolstein, a World War II veteran, enjoying his "place in the sun" during the National Anthem at Saturday’s Yankee game flanked by his two grandchildren, Jessie and Max Wolstein.

Dr. Arthur opened his office in Co-op City in 1969 for the practice of Podiatric medicine. His son, Lewis, took over in 1975 and continues his practice today.

Dr. Arthur had been a Yankee fan since the Yanks acquired Babe Ruth in 1920. Dr. Wolstein was 6 years old. The Yankees got "The Babe" from the Boston Red Sox for an unheard of sum of $125,000.

Sad tiding

Lillian Gordon, long time resident of Co-op City’s Building 15A, passed away on July 11th at 12:20 a.m. in St. Louis, MO. where she had resided for the past 8 years.

Lillian and her late husband, Isidore Gordon, were one of the original families when Co-op City opened.

For several years, she was a dedicated volunteer at the adult senior center, leading the exercise class.

Lillian is survived by her two daughters, five grandchildren and four great grand children.

Please keep the Gordon family in your prayers as they mourn the loss of their loved one.

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General Manager Cooper, in a followup letter to Secretary Rae, thanked her for her time and careful attention, and indicated in the letter that Deputy Secretary Rae will be meeting with MTA Chairman Tom Prendergast regarding the points brought out at Tuesday’s meeting in Albany. Riverbay hopes to hear back on the results of that discussion between Rae and Prendergast within a week, Cooper indicated.

In the letter, Cooper stated to Deputy Secretary Rae, “If I may just recap the most important points we discussed at the meeting, we are respectfully requesting your assistance in reaching out to the MTA to restore the bus services we lost as a result of their service cuts approximately three years ago and if we can’t have all of the services restored, we need to at least be able to restore bus service that enables people to reach all of the sections of the development, in a timely manner, and without having to transfer to additional buses in order to do so.

“In addition, we are looking to have a survey conducted by the Department of Transportation that will take into consideration the increase in traffic stemming from the expansion of the Bay Plaza Shopping Mall, that as a result, will facilitate the addition of more cross walks, stop signs and traffic lights and directional signs to help our elderly, handicapped and adolescent residents travelling from one part of the community to another and to assist in the creation of additional ramps or roadways that will accommodate motorists in getting into and out of Bay Plaza, without tying up traffic along the main streets of Co-op City, as a result of the 75 to 80 new stores that are

being built at this mall right now.”

Cooper concluded his letter by stating: “We appreciate the fact that you plan to meet with key MTA officials, such as Tom Prendergast, and will get back to us within a week or so after your meeting and discussions regarding same. We look forward to meeting with you again, and hopefully we can convince you to come to Co-op City; they say a picture is worth a thousand words and we would love to show you and your staff our lovely community.”

Like the others who attended the Albany meeting, Riverbay First Vice President Abdul-Wahhab characterized Deputy Transportation Secretary Rae as being a true professional. “She was very knowledgeable and engaging. She was not a politician. She showed that she was experienced and truly focused on what she can do to benefit the community,” he said.

At a meeting on June 27th to discuss among community leaders plans to have Co-op City participate in a Manhattan rally for better transportation service on July 24th, Board Director Bernie Cylich directly asked Assemblyman Benedetto if he could arrange a meeting between Governor Cuomo and Co-op City representatives.

While offering no guarantees that such a meeting could be arranged, Benedetto promised that he would try as long as he received guarantees from the selected participants that such a meeting would be conducted with the proper decorum and respect due to the Governor’s office.

Tuesday’s meeting with the Governor’s Deputy Transportation Secretary was the result of Benedetto’s request to the Governor’s office on behalf on the Co-op City community.

Dangerous Heat Wave Co-op City Times / July 20, 2013

break, as recommended by The weather Bureau has indicated that Management Corner several doctors. we are having the hottest weather in almost During this time period, twenty years. Forecasters say that high temwe also need to make every peratures in the mid to upper 90s will comeffort to reduce the use of bine with humidity to make it feel like 105 electricity in order to help degrees. Make no mistake about it, we are in ensure that we don’t have brownouts, blackouts or have the middle of a heat wave and it is important that we take to endure major power cutbacks, as has taken place in this heat wave seriously. Here are some signs of heat other communities throughout the City of New York. exhaustion: With the high heat, we tend to run the air conditioning on • Heavy sweating high and some cooperators may use extra fans. We are • Extreme weakness or fatigue asking that cooperators cut back by only using your air • Dizziness or confusion conditioning, lights, appliances and other electrical • Nausea equipment in the rooms you are occupying; Check your • Clammy, moist skin filters to make sure that they are clean; Close off the • Pale or flushed complexion rooms not being used, this will help to maximize the cool • Muscle cramps air in the rooms being used; To reduce heat and moisture • Slightly elevated body temperature • Fast and shallow breathing Please take precautions by decreasing your physical activity; early morning and evening hours are best if you must exercise. If you don’t have to go out, stay indoors; Cool yourself off, keep up with fluids, avoid drinks with caffeine or alcohol, or those with large amounts of sugar and salt; Wear light weight, light colored and loose fitting clothing; Take at least two hours of an air conditioned

Marion Scott Real Estate, Inc.

GFI and Smoke Detector Installation Schedule

Building 7 8 8 8 8 9A 9A 9A 9A 9A

Week of 7/22-7/26/13 Floors 2-9 26-33 18-25 10-17 2-9 21-24 17-20 13-16 9-12 5-8

Installation date 7/22/13 7/23/13 7/24/13 7/25/13 7/26/13 7/22/13 7/23/13 7/24/13 7/25/13 7/26/12

Spray training … The 22 new recruits for the Public Safety Department were put through the physical rigors of the OC Spray training drill on Friday afternoon outside Public Safety headquarters. OC Spray is used by Public Safety and other police forces to help in stopping or subduing a violent person. OC Spray or Oleoresin Capsicum is a non-toxic chemical comprised mostly of chili peppers, which painfully stings eyes when sprayed in the face, temporarily disabling a violent suspect. As part of the training, the spray is applied to the officers, who, immediately thereafter, must complete a series of self-defense drills to test their ability to perform under extreme physical duress. The spray itself has no negative long-term physical effects except for painful temporary stinging. After they completed the drill, the new officers were assisted in properly washing the hot spray from their face and eyes. The 22 new recruits are expected to graduate next month and then begin patrolling the community.

Photo by Bill Stuttig

5 in your home, run appliances in the early morning or late at night when it is cooler outside. Cook with a microwave when possible.

During this extreme heat, it is important for people to check in on vulnerable family, friends and neighbors, especially if they live alone. Make sure that they are staying hydrated and in a cool place. We would like to also encourage our elderly and disabled cooperators to call Public Safety if they feel that they need assistance in any way during this heat wave.

To better serve the needs of the community, we have also instructed our Maintenance Department to extend the hours of use of all sprinkler parks throughout Co-op City. These parks will remain open from early morning until 8 p.m. for the benefit of our children. We still ask that cooperators call to request that the sprinklers be turned on at various locations respectively.

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Frequently Asked Questions About the Installation of Apartment Safety Devices Project

1) When will workers be coming to my floor?

Notices will be sent to your building approximately 30 days before work is scheduled to begin in your building (you may have already received that 30 day notice). Approximately 5 days before we plan to do work on your floor, you will receive another notice advising you of the date scheduled for your apartment. In addition, the 5 day notice will include suggestions of how you can prepare your apartment for the planned work. Another 24 hour notice will be forwarded to you on the day before work is to begin on your floor.

2) Who will be coming to my apartment and what will they do?

Southside Electric, Inc. (Southside) has been contracted to administer this project.

Teams of workers will include an electrician from Southside to install the GFIs. Riverbay workers will install the smoke detectors and paint the exterior of your apartment entrance door. The Riverbay workers will also perform a visual asbestos inspection in your apartment.

3) How will I be able to identify these workers?

Workers from Southside will have a yellow or blue button on their shirts that say “Riverbay Contractor” they may also have identification cards and/or printed tee shirts from Southside. Riverbay workers will have white identification cards. All buttons and ID cards will be worn on the shirt or blouse.

4) How long will the workers be in my apartment?

Project activities should take approximately 1 hour to complete in each apartment.

5) What time during the day will work performed?

Riverbay recognizes that it will be difficult for working residents to take a day off to allow for this work to be done. As such, work will be performed between 9:00am and 9:00pm on weekdays to accommodate residents who work. We are looking at the possibility of Saturday activities.

6) What should I do if I plan to be away on the date that work is scheduled for my floor?

In order for the project to run smoothly we ask that you make every effort to have an adult in your apartment to provide access. If you can not be home or have someone in your apartment, please advise us as far in advance as possible and we will try to make other arrangements for you.

However, rescheduling will be extremely difficult. Residents of Building 9 should contact their CSO. All other shareholders should contact Ms. Marisol Hernandez of Southside Electric, Inc. at (914) 602-7007.

7) What is a GFI Outlet?

A Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFI or GFCI) outlet is a receptacle intended to protect you from electrical shock in areas where it is very possible for water and electricity to meet. Basically it will sense when electricity is going to pass through a person’s body and will shut off before the shock is delivered.

8) Where will the GFI Outlets be installed?

GFI Outlets will be installed in the kitchens, bathrooms, powder rooms and balconies of each apartment.

9) Where will the new smoke detectors be installed?

The new smoke detectors will be

NOTICE OF GEESE REPELLENT APPLICATION IN YOUR AREA

Please be advised that application of geese repellent will take place in the rear of Buildings 26, 27 & 30 on Wednesday, July 24th; and to the rear of Buildings 28, 29 & 32 on Thursday, July 25th. All applications are subject to the weather.

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

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

Thank you for understanding.

—RIVERBAY MANAGEMENT

CONTACT THE GOVERNOR

Co-op City residents are being asked to contact Governor Andrew Cuomo regarding the community’s poor transportation services.

You can contact the Governor’s office by phone: (518) 474-8390.

You can mail a letter to:

The Honorable Andrew M. Cuomo, Governor of New York State NYS State Capitol Building, Albany, NY 12224.

You can e-mail a comment by accessing: http://www.governor.ny.gov/ contact/GovernorContactForm.php.

installed inside each bedroom. They will be placed on the ceiling above the bedroom door, however if the ceiling is a “popcorn ceiling” the smoke detector will be placed on the wall above the bedroom door as close to the ceiling as possible.

10) Does the Smoke Detector have a battery or is it connected to the apartment’s electrical service?

The smoke detector has a sealed lithium battery that is permanently installed and built to last for 10 years.

11) How long will it take for the paint to dry on the door?

The paint takes approximately 20 to 25 minutes to dry.

12) Can I pick a new color for my apartment door?

No. Riverbay is seeking uniformity in all of the public halls. As such the apartment doors will be painted brown with black on the door trim. We ask that you remove any decals, flags, wreaths, door mats, carpets, etc. from the door or floor outside of you apartment to conform to the uniformity standard. You are free to choose any color for the inside of your apartment. Temporary door decorations for the winter and Halloween holidays are acceptable if done tastefully.

13) Who do I call if I have any questions about the project?

Residents of Building 9 should contact their CSO. All other shareholders should contact Ms. Marisol Hernandez of Southside Electric, Inc. at (914) 6027007.

Please note that because of the nature of this project, plans are subject to be changed, however, shareholders will be notified in a timely manner of any such changes.

Window & terrace door guarantee

The windows and terrace doors installed in Co-op City apartments are under warranty for labor and all parts. The window warranty extends for 5 years and the balcony doors are guaranteed for 10 years based on a per building completion date. This warranty also extends to the perimeter sealant.

If any shareholder has problems with their windows and/or terrace doors, they should contact their CSO as soon as possible so they can be repaired by the contractor if the needed repairs are covered under the guarantee.

Thank you for your cooperation.

—Riverbay Management

Co-op City Times

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

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

Derek Alger

Director of Communications

Rozaan Boone Editor-in-Chief

Bill Stuttig

Associate Editor

Jim Roberts

Business Manager

Jennifer Piovanetti Operations Manager

Ralph Henriquez

Production Manager

Deborah Harris Editorial Assistant

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

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

Anonymous or unsigned letters will not be accepted for publication.

Letters cannot exceed 350 words.

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

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

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

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

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

If the Co-op City Times Was Not Delivered: Call 646.261.1761 or 347-440-6377 on Saturdays ONLY, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

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Co-op City Times / July 20, 2013

Public Safety Report

CCPD urges residents to beat the heat for summer safety

BY LIEUTENANT PAM APOLLO This summer has had record high temperatures for a great number of days. Excess heat presents a health threat to all persons, but even more so for the very young and the elderly. It is essential for all persons to consume water on a regular basis even before they feel thirsty.

Dehydration is the most common cause of Emergency Room visits during hot weather. Try to stay in an air conditioned location and avoid exertion while the heat wave continues.

All apartments within Co-op City are air conditioned.

To enjoy the maximum benefit from your air conditioner, it is essential to keep all windows closed at all times.

Keeping windows open not only reduces the efficiency of your air conditioner, but also may result in flooding and condensation within your apartment. Cooperators may be liable for this type of damage. Open windows also may result in children throwing items out of the windows. Community Complaints may be issued for these violations.

Despite the heat, some persons may still choose to bicycle ride. Drinking plenty of water is essential when bicycle riding in the heat. Water bottle holders on the frame of the bicycle or a backpack type hydration system are good options. In Co-op City, it is most important that bicycle riders pay attention to Riverbay Corporation’s rules as they pertain to bike riding. Bicycle riding is prohibited in the areas near the buildings and shopping centers or any areas where it is posted that bike riding is prohibited. The reason for this is that bicycle riding in these areas presents a serious hazard to pedestrians. Cyclists need to afford the same level of consideration to pedestrians as cyclists expect from motorists.

Persons observed riding bicycles in restricted areas may receive a Co-op City Community Complaint for “Bike riding in prohibited areas.” Community Complaints can also be issued for “Ball playing in prohibited areas.” All Community Complaints carry a monetary fine which doubles for repeated violations. Parents need to make certain children are aware of these rules.

Swimming is a great way to cool off in the summer,

Public Safety Blotter, July 6-9

July 09, 120 Casals Place CCPD received a call from neighbors who heard a male yelling for help from within his apartment. Once officers were on scene, forced entry was made into the apartment. Inside, the 96 year old tenant was found on the floor. He had apparently fallen and was unable to get up. Medical assistance was rendered and the man was removed via ambulance to a local hospital for further evaluation and treatment.

July 08, 140 Benchley Place A cooperator left the laundry room and returned later to find someone had stolen her shopping cart. This matter is under investigation.

July 06, 140 Carver Loop CCPD officers in front of this location observed a disorderly male who refused to disperse. He then yelled and cursed at officers, hitting a patrol car. While officers were arresting the male, he punched an officer and had to be subdued. He was arrested and charged accordingly. A second male refused an order to disperse and was also arrested. The officer received a minor injury and was treated and released from a local hospital.

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

but it has its hazards. Never swim alone or allow children to swim alone. It is best to swim at pools and beaches which have lifeguards on duty, if that is possible. Be sure that adults and children are aware of water safety rules.

Ocean conditions may change suddenly during extreme temperatures resulting in large waves and rip currents.

Lightning can suddenly appear during periods of high temperatures. Remember, if you can hear thunder, lightning is close enough to strike. Never stay in a pool, lake or ocean if you can hear thunder. Lightning can travel several miles through water. Never stand under a tree during a lightning storm. Lightning will always strike the highest point. Large hail may also be prevalent, sometimes the size of a softball or larger. Try to take shelter indoors, if possible.

Never, ever leave children inside of a vehicle during hot weather. Temperatures can rapidly escalate making the vehicle as hot as the inside of an oven. Always check to make sure there is not a person or pet inside your vehicle before you lock it and leave it. Cold weather can also be a hazard. Mistakes can happen so this is always a good safety practice to get into each and every time you leave your vehicle.

Alcohol consumption during hot weather may add to health concerns. Alcohol and the beverages it may be mixed with can cause dehydration even though they are liquids. In addition to being unhealthy, it can also be illegal. Consuming alcohol in public is a violation of the law within New York City. This includes the Co-op City Fair and any other New York City Street Fairs at which alcohol is not sold. Public Safety Officers issue New York City Universal Summonses for this violation. As with any other arrest, a Co-op City Community Complaint is

also issued for Anti-Social Conduct in connection with the arrest. This Complaint carries a monetary fine.

Residents are reminded that barbequing is not permitted on any of the public areas of Co-op City. Strict guidelines set forth by the New York City Fire Department are in effect that prohibit barbequing on terraces as terraces are within 10 feet of the buildings. Propane tanks are strictly prohibited by the New York City Fire Department in any multiple family dwellings.

Residents are also reminded that fireworks are illegal, as well as dangerous. New York City put in effect a Zero Tolerance policy regarding the sale or use of illegal fireworks within the limits of New York City. Here in Co-op City, the Zero Tolerance laws are enforced by both the New York City Police Department and the Co-op City Department of Public Safety. New York City offers rewards of up to $1,000 to anyone who gives information leading to the arrest and conviction of anyone caught selling fireworks within New York City. Call 3-1-1 with information. Co-op City residents are also subject to receiving a Community Complaint if they are arrested by any police agency within the geographical confines of Co-op City.

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

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

OPPORTUNITIES AT CO-OP CITY

Tell your friends, relatives and employers about: CONTRACT SUMMARY

• Contract 2834, Installation of Water Treatment System: Complete the Construction, Installation, interconnection, and successful commissioning of a complete Make Up Water Treatment System at the Riverbay Cogeneration Facility.

Pre-Bid Meeting: April 16, 2013 at 2:00 p.m.

Bids Due: July 25, 2013 at 2:00 p.m.

Bonding: Bonding is required Insurance: Insurance is required

• Contract 2820, Design & Install “H” Piles & Concrete Cap: Furnish design and installation of concrete support for water storage tanks.

Bids Due: July 31, 2013 at 2:00 p.m.

Bonding: Bonding is not required Insurance: Insurance is required

• Contract 2858, (1) Dual Temperature Heat Exchanger Retubing: The Removal of tubes and replacing it with new tubes and then pressure testing it for integrity.

Bids Due: July 30, 2013 at 2:00 p.m.

Bonding: Bonding is not required Insurance: Insurance is required

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• Contract 2859, (2) High Temperature Heat Exchangers Retubing: The Removal of tubes and replacing it with new tubes and then pressure testing it for integrity.

Bids Due: July 30, 2013 at 2:00 p.m.

Bonding: Bonding is not required Insurance: Insurance is required • Contract 2865, Purchase of Boiler Feedwater Pumps: Purchase and supervised startup of the new Feedwater pumps Pre-Bid Meeting: July 23, at 2:00 p.m.

Bids Due: August 8, at 2:00 p.m.

Bonding: Bonding is not required Insurance: Insurance is required

• Contract P485, Repair of Terraces: To repair terraces on an as needed basis.

Bids Due: July 26, at 2 p.m. (Late bids not accepted) Insurance: Insurance is required

• Contract P501, Repair of the Handball Courts in Section 5 Bids Due: July 26, at 2 p.m. (Late bids not accepted) Insurance: Insurance is required

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

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

There are no employment opportunities to list this week. Please check back next week.

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

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True commitment vs. political grandstanding

We're having a heat wave, that's for sure. My question is are we overworking our cogeneration plant, working and running it too long for the possibility of too little profit if we try to sell excess electricity prematurely, now or in the future?

Running our cogeneration plant is an elaborate process, and sometimes people don't truly realize the benefits. We have air-conditioning in the summer and heat in the winter. I think from the way the weather looks, when it gets up over 90 degrees, I believe we should seriously consider keeping our kids at home, if possible. Another great advantage and benefit of living in Co-op City is no one, especially our seniors, has to worry about trying to find or going to cooling centers during severe heat waves.

I want to make it clear, I abstained on the vote about whether to make the old theater/Bingo Hall on Bartow Avenue into a youth center because it is not an appropriate place and we can, and should be able, to do better. I've lived in Co-op City for many years and I knew and was friends with Gloria Wise before she ever moved to Co-op City. We used to have dinner together about once a month on Sundays at the White family home, and one thing I do know about Gloria Wise is she always put what was best for Co-op City and the youth here first and would never condone using such any issue for political grandstanding. I truly believe everyone on the Riverbay Board of Directors wants what's best for our youth, but doing something for the sake of doing it, or arguing for an ill-conceived plan, is

Co-op City Times / July 20, 2013

Tony Illis

Director’s Viewpoint

Second Vice President

not necessarily doing what's best for our youth. My main question is where are our elected officials? I get a bit irritable hearing folks always trying to blame the Board for this and that. Gloria Wise was a fiercely independent woman and educator who never believed all the cooperators should subsidize the programs she championed and ran for the youth of Co-op City. In fact, she used her own savings and money at times to ensure she was able to initiate programs for our youth, and it's a terrible shame toward the end of her life, she was taken advantage of by a dastardly social services mogul. So, once again, I ask, where are our elected officials? All I see is our politicians coming into our community for their own selfaggrandizement, which usually means proclaiming how great they are or passing out free food for votes at election time.

Let's face it, our elected officials’ main goal is to pacify the voters, not represent the people. It's time for us to wake up, stand up, and come together. What have any of these elected officials ever done for our community? How can we tolerate such insensitivity on their part and how can they continually ignore cooperators' problems that are costing us dearly. If people put as much pressure on our elected officials as they did on the Riverbay Board, maybe we could get

something done.

For example, we are still paying about $4M a year for unnecessary asbestos abatement work that pose no health hazard in Co-op City. The same air monitoring work we are being forced to do is being selectively enforced here by an uncaring state and city political bureaucracy with no leadership, when absolutely no other housing with similar flooring as we have in Co-op City is being required to do such work. A grade school student would know this is wrong and unfair. Why the Mayor, the Governor, or any of our elected officials don't see this, I have no idea.

Former Assemblyman Stephen Kaufman had an extensive study performed where some 70,000 air samples were taken in Co-op City concerning such abatement work, and not one sample tested positive.

Not one positive result! What are we missing that the state and the city don't, or refuse to see. I'll ask again, why us? I've yet to hear a rational or sensible answer or explanation. Since we were first ordered to perform this unnecessary work, we, the cooperators, have spent over $20M on this abomination that no one should be forced to do, particularly hard working people or those on fixed incomes, especially seniors. Think what we could have done with that money? Don't you think that money could have possibly gone to building a new, state-of-the-art youth center, instead of everyone playing ping pong politics trying to score points at the expense of others? We need to look at the total picture, not just at snapshots.

People can criticize me or try to tear me apart, but I don’t need to do this, I do this because I love this community and want what's best for everyone living here, however I believe in positive and realistic solutions and not pie-in-the-sky or proposals that may sound good, but don't make sense or stand up to objective scrutiny.

I still say the buck stops at 2049 Bartow, and that’s why I think it's so critical to evaluate Management and our Legal Counsel. There are problems that must be addressed, and solved, like improving Restoration and repair services to cooperators, but some Directors, unfortunately, don't see the forest for the trees and become easily distracted by thinking there is only one issue, and that is the one issue that they want to be the champion of, regardless of whether it is well thought out.

Thank you for your enthusiastic response to our call for donations to benefit the village of Abetifi-Kwahu in Ghana. We are targeting September/ October as the ship date, and ask for whatever useable donation you can give, including light clothing, shoes, slippers, furniture in good condition, baby products and supplies, pots, pans and cooking utensils, shopping bags, cooking oil, paper goods, hand sanitizer, bottled water, first aid supplies, and other non-perishables.

Let's talk, give me a call at (718) 320-8036, or email me at tonyshome 10476@gmail.com -- no attachments, please.

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Co-op City Times / July 20, 2013

Riverbay Blood Drive: Blood is Urgently Needed - Blood Bank coming July 25th Donate & receive 2 Free tickets to the Mets, plus chance to win tickets to Super Bowl

There is a severe shortage of blood for the New York City area, and the Hudson Valley Blood Services is appealing to all to please donate. The Riverbay Community Blood Bank will be hosting this blood drive in three weeks in the Bartow Community Center with the assistance of Riverbay Corporation. Given the blood shortage, to encourage donations, all who respond to the call, even if you are rejected for whatever reason, will receive two (2) free tickets to a Mets game, and also entered into a lottery to win tickets to the Super Bowl.

The blood drive will be held Wednesday, July 25, in the Bartow Community Center, Room 31, from 3:00 - 7:30 p.m. Anyone in good health between the ages of 17 and 75, a minimum of 110 lbs. and who has not

donated within the last 56 days is an eligible blood donor. Those above the age of 75 may donate provided they have a note from their doctor stating that they may do so.

Individuals 16 years of age may donate provided they have a consent form completed by a parent or legal guardian. Consent forms are available at the donation site, or online at www.nybloodcenter.org.

The Hudson Valley Blood Services will also have their Alyx System available to donors who choose to use it. The Alyx System allows a donor to donate the same one (1) pint of blood; the difference being that the Alyx System will separate your blood components into two as you donate, allowing two persons the opportunity to receive a complete blood transfusion from

your one donation. The Alyx System only takes a few minutes longer when donating, and the collection syringe is smaller than that used in the conventional method. The choice is yours, you will be asked at the time of registration which type donation you wish to make, the conventional method or by using the Alyx System. The blood center staff will be glad to answer any questions you may have.

All donors must be able to show picture ID and provide their Social Security number. Donating blood is relatively quick and easy. Most persons who are in reasonably good health are eligible to donate, even those on medications may donate with few exceptions. Should you have any questions regarding medical eligibility, you may

contact the Hudson Valley, NY Blood Center at 1-800-688-0900. Please be sure to eat prior to donating. Light refreshments will be available upon completion of your donation.

Close to 2,000 men, women and children, including cancer, transplant and surgery patients, trauma victims, newborn babies and many more in our community need blood transfusions each day.

Please be a caring person and donate; The life you help to save may be that of a family member, friend or neighbor. For additional information, please contact Joe Boiko at 718-320-3300, Ext. 3409.

“Live and Let Live is Good – Live and Help Live is Better.”

—Joe Boiko

Building 34 has been on hiatus for a while, but we are back with our plans for the upcoming fall season. We will kick things off with the bus trip that many of our neighbors have asked about. This year, we will be going to the Mohegan Sun casino, preceded by a jazz luncheon at Blackeye Sallie's Cajun Restaurant, both in Connecticut. The date is September 14th, and the cost is $100. Details will follow next week and there will also be

posters in various locations throughout the building. We hope those who attended our first trip and others will join us.

Also on our agenda for this fall, is a bake sale and flea market, a special Halloween party for our children and an added theme to the Christmas celebration.

We are looking forward to these events and your participation.

Association meetings will also resume this fall. We need our neighbors to be in

attendance to discuss and attempt to solve the problems concerning our building.

With such a large building, it should not be left to a few to what and how things should be done.

We would like to extend condolences to our VP, Ione Foote, in the recent loss of her sister. We will keep her and her family in our prayers. Get well wishes to all of you who are experiencing any health challenges.

On the recent verdict in the Trayvon Martin case, we would like to send a special prayer for his family especially his mom and dad. We have had far too many Trayvons lately, but this verdict made me hold my grandchildren just a little closer, in particular, the boys. Regardless if the name is Trayvon, Ramarley, Sean or Bobby, they are all our children and our future. Hope we can keep them safe.

—La Verne Floyd

The Co-op City Tennis Club’s popular Adult Tennis Classes will be adding additional sessions. The current class schedule is Monday and Wednesday, 8 a.m.-9 a.m. In addition to that class, an evening session started July 8th. The evening sessions will be Mondays and Wednesdays, 6 p.m.-7 p.m. The cost is $30 per day.

That’s only $60 per week!! Tennis is a great way to stay in shape and to lose weight. Studies have shown that playing tennis only a few hours per week can cut your risk of death from any cause in half.

In fact, there are many other benefits to play tennis such as: • Aerobic fitness – while playing, fat is being burned and higher energy levels

are maintained.

• Speed-sprinting side to side, back and up, chasing the ball during play and practice develops strong leg muscles producing increase speed.

• Agility – scoring a typical point in tennis can have a player changing direction as many as 5 times in 10 seconds.

As a side benefit, the overall challenge and joy of playing tennis, along with social interaction, makes the sport good for a person’s well being.

For more information and to register for the program, please contact Coach Aaron at 917-561-7121. Register quick, space is limited.

—Aaron Carnegie

New Valley Forge Casino…On Saturday, September 28, we are heading to the New Valley Forge Casino…plus shopping at Philadelphia Premium Outlet and Buffet Dinner at Old Country Restaurant before heading back home. Coach Bus leaves at 8:00 a.m. sharp from the hardware store in Dreiser Loop. Price: $ 85. Call to make reservation, 718-538-8606/718-3202366…Make checks payable to NCNW Co-op City Section, and mail to: P.O. Box 93, BX, NY 10475.

London & Paris, August, 2014 …NCNW is sponsoring a wonderful trip to London & Paris, August 14-21, 2014.

Yes, August 2014. That gives you a year to complete installment payments of the $3,750 price. To make your reservation,

$500 deposit is due by August 1. Trip insurance is an additional $300. Join us as we see the Tower of London, Buckingham Palace, and cruise on the Thames River and so much more. In Paris, we’ll ascend to Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame Cathedral, cruise the Seine River and much more. Of course, there will be shopping galore. Start planning now! For further information: 718-671-4804, 718655-9034, 718-320-2366.

Fundraising Committee will meet Wednesday, July 31 at 12 noon.

Please contact Sadie Gilmore, 718671-3721, to notify us of any birthdays, illness or bereavement.

Members/friends have a safe and wonderful summer! —Maxine Sullivan

Building 34 Association

Co-op City Tennis Club

NCNW

If You See Something, SAY SOMETHING!!!

Co-op City Public Safety - 718-671-3050

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The Summer Work Program is off to a good start

Let me start off by saying that it's a joy to see our young people working here, dressed appropriately, and involving themselves in good activities. Now, I was surprised to see so many of our young ones here involved in cleaning up our community. They had groups of youth working along with our employees. And wow, they were doing a good job.

The day after graduation Sometimes, it hits a young person like a ton of bricks. For four years, they went to high school, they studied, and they had a good time with their friends. And, things went very well for them. Then, they graduated from school. And, from that point, everything was different.

Now, they don’t have to go back to school. Nevertheless, their friends are near. But, their friends are moving on.

Therefore, they're forced to look at themselves and think about their future. "What will I do with myself now?"

Two Different Lives Here is a saying that we have to teach our children way before they finish high school: Fail to plan, plan to fail. If we don’t teach our children properly, we will set them up for a life of misery.

Look at how some young people are destroying their lives with excessive drinking, smoking, getting high, hanging out with the wrong people, and other illicit activities. Now unfortunately, some of these kids were never taught the right way to go. And now, they're paying a heavy price for lessons that they should have learned in the early stages of their lives.

However, as a community, we have to

Co-op City Times / July 20, 2013

Daryl Johnson

Director’s Viewpoint

be there for our young ones. We have to teach them good lessons and help them to grow. We have to be there for them, in good times and in bad times. Plus, we have to make sure that our school system is working in a beneficial way for them. Additionally, we have to take the lead and set up good activities and play areas for them.

And then, we have to give them a chance to develop their skills and work with people who are going to help them to grow. And, that's why I'm proud of our summer work program.

Summer Work Program Management has just hired 30 of our residents to work here for the summer.

Their main activities include helping out with the "general landscaping--including weeding, trash pick-up, flower planting, etc." And, if you've noticed, they're working along with our regular employees to make improvements here.

For instance, take a look at the Dreiser mall. Dreiser is a very busy mall. There's a large supermarket there along with several other stores. However, this mall needs several things to be fixed.

Well, one day I came out and was I surprised to see all of our workers working hard to fix things in that mall by cleaning

and painting a few areas.

Then, our workers were seen on the greenway, other areas, and around the buildings. And, I must say that they cleaned up a lot of those areas also.

Therefore, I must tell our workers that we appreciate your good work. And, we appreciate when you do your best to make our community shine.

Now, this summer program runs from July 8, 2013 - August 30, 2013. So, I want all of our workers to continue to do a good job here. And, please know that we appreciate you. Thank you.

No Excuses Now, this section is for your son or daughter that just finished high school.

If you've just finished high school, I want you to please move your life forward. Do not hang out on the streets. Do not get involved with the wrong activities and the wrong people.

Please choose a career, go back to school, and get a degree. Do not make any excuses for not going back to school.

"Well, I'm going to take a semester off." No! One semester will lead to two semesters, then three, and then you will probably change your mind about going back to school.

So, put the brakes on right now and get away from negative people and ideas that are pulling you down. And, fill your mind with good, educational, and beneficial things. Then, get your financial aid straight, if needed, and then go back to school to get your degree. No excuses!

Keep Moving "But, going back to school isn't easy."

Look, going to college was not easy for

many people, including me. Many of us worked full-time and then we went to school full-time—at night. Nevertheless, we struggled and made it happen. Now, I personally did that because the first question that confronted everyone was: "Do you have experience?" And, by staying employed, my answer was always yes.

Now, there are many career paths that are really good. However, when you check out a lot of ads, you're going to notice that more and more employers are demanding a degree or college credits. So, please go back to school and do your best to create a great future.

Close I want all of our youth and summer workers to have a very good life. So, please do your best to get the best grades possible by studying and working hard.

Your goal should be to get the best grades possible.

And, please associate with positive people who are going to help you achieve your very best goals.

Thank you.

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

Or, please send a message to me at darylhjohnson@optonline.net (Please double-check the spelling of this address.)

Also, please call me at 718-671-4544 if you don't receive a response from your message.

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

Thank you.

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Approval For Teen Center/Community Center Defeated Co-op City Times / July 20, 2013

To cooperators who have been asking about the vacant Bingo Hall building as a facility for Co-op City’s youth and young adults, this Director advocated for this important vision.

As stated in last week’s paper, defeating Resolution #13-46 was: Atkins, Bailey, Gordon, O. Jones, Owens, Peterson, Shapiro, Abdul-Wahhab & Illis.

BACKGROUND: Before my appeal to the newly elected President, it had been “suggested’ by Herb Freedman to Helen Atkins that this space was “prime commercial space.” An appeal for support from President Bill Gordon and Herb Freedman, because of his on-going “suggestions,” was made. A snapshot: To effectively serve our youth and young adults, now predominately Black and Latino/Hispanic, we need the former Bingo Hall space. The answer NO! The location is ideal as it is accessible to public transportation. NO! It would be easy to offer an array of wraparound services seven days a week at unconventional hours as needed. (i.e.

Recreation, Music, Technology, Life Skills, Career Readiness and Job Training for young unemployed, etc.) NO! Our children are experiencing a culture like never before in our history.

When in OUR history has one in nine, 11.7% of African American males between the ages of 25 and 29 been in jail? NO! Co-op City has to take its place among other groups who invested in their Youth, without apology. Sited were: Henry Street Settlement on Manhattan’s Lower East Side – Association of Jewish Family and Children’s AgenciesChildren’s Aid Society – Settlement Houses. These community based facilities, back in the day, offered adult education, English language classes, schooling

Evelyn Turner

Director’s Viewpoint

for immigrant children, organized job clubs and advocated for improved housing and health care. Staff lived in the same neighborhood. These agencies took care of their own and others.

NO! Across the country, a new mentality of youth incarceration (mostly children of color) is emerging. More of our tax dollars are going for building prisons than ‘Community Centers’ to help keep our young people from coming into contact with the law in the first place. Let’s not forget that violence and riots are not a new American phenomenon. In fact, they are deeply embedded in American history. NO! Mr. President, in the memory of the late Gloria Brown Wise, who was committed to KIDS, please VOTE YES for the use of the Bingo Hall space for OUR children? NO! The late Gloria Brown Wise was reportedly disheartened at children’s dayto-day struggle for survival. NO! To my fellow Board Directors, please DON’T put OUR children in that former STORAGE SPACE! Use it to rent our STORAGE Space! NO! We could name the facility THE GLORIA BROWN WISE COMMUNITY CENTER; that way we could offer an inclusive array of services. NO! Board Directors, we DON’T need to bring someone else in. We have enough talent in Co-op City to run our OWN CENTER. NO!

Second Reading Resolution: #13-54 SUBMITTED BY: Rev. Owens

SECONDED BY: Khalil Abdul-Wahhab

BOARD OF DIRECTORS, MEETING DATED: July 10th, 2013

WHEREAS, Riverbay’s Restoration Department has been using Henry 660 Floor Adhesive for installation of Wood & VCT floors; and WHEREAS, Contracts Administration has gone out to bid for the purchase of the Henry 660 by sending it to 9 companies,

including the utilization of Riverbay’s online bid system; and WHEREAS, Contracts received 4 bids to supply Henry 660; and WHEREAS, Park Avenue Building & Roofing Supplies was the low bidder at a cost of $87.56 per 4 gallon pail; and WHEREAS, Riverbay orders approximately 2,496 pails in a year, with an approximate cost of $218,549.76 + $19,396.29 tax = $237,946.05 WHEREAS, the Purchasing Department has recommended that Park Avenue

Second Reading Resolution: #13-58

SUBMITTED BY: Al Shapiro SECONDED BY: Othelia Jones BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING, DATED: July 10th, 2013

WHEREAS, the Contracts Administration Department sent out 14 request for proposals for Bid 2810, Construction Storage Rooms in Six Buildings: and WHEREAS, Contracts Administration received 5 proposals; and

WHEREAS, Management reviewed the bids and met with the two lowest bidders and asked that they revise their proposals to change the ceiling covers on the units from chicken wire to corrugated metal, also to make sure that they understand the work and are able to undertake the work; and WHEREAS, P&P Construction & Paint Corp. had the lowest cost at $210,000 and are able to undertake this work; and WHEREAS, There will be 176 units in

Second Reading Resolution: #13-60

SUBMITTED BY: Bill Gordon SECONDED BY: Evelyn Turner & Andrea Leslie BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING DATED: July 10th, 2013

WHEREAS, Myhomepayge, Inc., a Delaware corporation registered to do business in the State of New York has proposed that Riverbay join their Myhomepayge Program which consists of online services, including, but not lim-

ited to, delivery services, pet care, dry cleaning, movie tickets, car care and other third party services as described in the attached Agreement dated June 14, 2013.

This Agreement would have no costs to Riverbay, but Myhomepayge, Inc. would pay Riverbay 20% of gross receipts of purchases made by Co-op City residents.

Riverbay would be responsible for cooperation with Myhomepayge in implementing and carrying out the program and providing accurate records to

We can decide the kinds of programs that meet the needs of OUR Co-op City.

NO! Funding? We are the richest city in the country.

To Herb Freedman: Thanks for the same ole scare tactic, in suggesting that if we don’t use the Bingo Hall in particular, it would some how affect our “affordability.” Also the Bronx has an abundance of housing for veterans.

Also, a concern was expressed at his bringing in Consultants called MEERKAT to assist in negotiating top dollars for commercial eating spaces. I suggested this community is concerned about more than a place to EAT and SHOP. Also, we can have sound development without giving up the IDEAL SPACE for OUR children.

I further appealed to all Directors NOT to sacrifice the needs of our children for the almighty dollar, to no avail.

If this Management Company cannot produce SOUND DEVELOPMENT without this ONE (1) Building then WE have a problem! Don’t sacrifice quality services for OUR CHILDREN! A comment from our President was that since the seniors use the Bartow Center space, the former storage space, that was rejected by a youth agency in the past due to extremely low ceiling, was good enough for the over 6,000 youth in Co-op City. Another Director commented that “the children would find their way to the back.”

A valid persistent business concern by Director Calvin Owens was, ‘how much RENT will we get? (from parents with youth who would utilize such a facility). I did make the comment that an investment now in our young people would pay off in the long run.

The former and newly appointed Chairman of the Youth Committee,

Director Bailey, has plans to submit for approval the cleared out storage space that Herb Freeman has had an architect tentatively design.

Consistent throughout with the new and old Directors was the idea that this community is not capable of running a state-of-the-art–Community Center.

However, we can run a Power Plant and a Public Safety Department. I am presently seeking answers to the real reasons we needed to upgrade to Peace Office Status.

Our collective commitment, those who voted YES, was not enough.

Additionally, ALL Committee Chairmanships, except Director Illis, were awarded to the pro-management slate. There was no reaching across to share the power and skills of key Committee Chairmanships. Two Directors volunteered for Chairmanships that had been omitted. That said, the practice of NOT sharing First Reading will continue. Transparency will occur about Resolutions that will affect your wallet after the fact. Cooperators will continue to get the ‘Heading’ only of First Reading.

COOPERATORS RECENT CONCERNS? The on-going problems with dogs, smoking on the Greenway near exercise equipment and unnecessary expenditures for geese spray. Additionally, unfair employment issues and unfair lease negotiations for commercial space was expressed.

MANAGEMENT – Herb Freedman has presented several new ‘development ideas’ to the Board. He now has the VOTE Management needed NOT to utilize the Bingo Hall space for Co-op City’s Youth. “How much rent can he get?”

Please contact me: Evelyn M. Turner – 718-320-8088 or 917-324-1033 – evelyntinez@aol.com, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475.

Building & Roofing Supplies be awarded this contract, since they meet all requirements having the lowest price and making deliveries on a timely basis.

NOW THEREFORE, LET IT BE RESOLVED: that Riverbay enter into Contract #P441 with Park Avenue Building & Roofing Supplies in the amount of $240,000 to give us a small cushion in case we need to order more adhesive than anticipated. Let it be approved as submitted by Management in accordance with Board of Directors

Resolution 85-16 and as amended by Board of Directors Resolution 95-44 and the President is hereby authorized to execute the contract and Management is authorized to take all steps necessary to make this action effective.

YES: Atkins, Bailey, Cylich, Gordon, Illis, F. Jones, O. Jones, Leslie, Owens, Peterson, Shapiro, Turner, AbdulWahhab NO: Johnson ABSENT: Graham PASSED

total and with an average monthly rental of $36 per unit, the annual rent generated will be approximately $76,032 and Riverbay will recoup the cost of the construction in approximately 2 ¾ years.

NOW THEREFORE, LET IT BE RESOLVED: That Contract 2810 be entered into with P&P Construction & Paint Corp. for the cost of $210,000 and said contract be approved as submitted by Management in accordance with Board of

Directors Resolution 85-16 and as amended

by Board of Directors Resolution 95-44 and the President is hereby authorized to execute the contract and Management is authorized to take all steps necessary to make this action effective.

YES: Atkins, Bailey, Cylich, Gordon, Illis, F. Jones, O. Jones, Leslie, Owens, Peterson, Shapiro, Turner, Abdul-Wahhab NO: Johnson ABSENT: Graham PASSED

Myhomepayge including, subject to shareholders granting permission, resident names and unit numbers and: WHEREAS, Management recommends Myhomepayge both as an amenity to residents and as a method of creating a new income stream at no cost to Riverbay.

NOW, THEREFORE, LET IT BE RESOLVED: that Board approves entering into the attached June 14, 2013 agreement with Myhomepayge, Inc. and

that the President is authorized to sign the Agreement and Management is authorized to take all steps necessary to make this action effective.

YES: Atkins, Bailey, Cylich, Gordon, F. Jones, O. Jones, Owens, Peterson, Shapiro, Turner NO: Johnson ABSTAIN: Illis, Leslie, AbdulWahhab ABSENT: Graham PASSED

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Black Forum

Defensive driving on hiatus The Black Forum Defensive driving course will resume on September 14 in Rm. 1, Dreiser Community Center, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Lower your insurance cost by 15% and remove up to 4 points from your driver’s license. Please make your check in the amount of $35, payable to “the Black Forum of Co-op City,” and mail to P.O. Box 563, Bronx, N.Y. 10475 at least 1½ weeks before the class, or you can walk in on the day of the class but you must have $35 in cash to pay for the course. Remember, don’t text and drive.

Returning to Aqueduct We will be returning to Aqueduct Casino on Saturday, July 20. First pickup from Dreiser Rehab is at 1 p.m., back of the Library on Asch Loop at 1:15 p.m.

and 135 Einstein Loop at 1:30 p.m. $20 per person; No refunds. Call (917) 2095334 for reservations.

Professional wrestling coming soon The Black Forum will be sponsoring professional wrestling on the greenway.

There will be two dates: August 15 on the Section 5 Greenway and August 29 on the Section 1 Greenway. Show time will be 7 p.m. Bring your chairs and blankets and enjoy the show.

Lobsterfest We are going to the Nordic Lodge for Lobsterfest and Foxwoods Casino on Saturday, August 17. The cost is $150.

Few seats left! Call (718) 320-8035 for your reservation.

Notice: All Section 5 food pantry participants All Section 5 residents must pick up

their food packages on Wednesdays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Evangelical Church of Co-op City. You must bring your white cards to be able to pick up your food. Volunteers needed for Wednesdays and Fridays. For more information, please call (718) 320-8035.

Black Forum Lyon’s Mane Track Club Summer’s here. Register your child(ren) 6-18 years of age for the Lyon’s Mane Track Club. Call for information, (718) 320-8035.

Emergency Food Program We are open on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m., Room 20 at the Dreiser Community Center. Also, due to budget constraints and shortage of available food, you must live within zip

code 10475 to participate in this program. You must also have your card with you and bring two clean plastic shopping bags. In order to receive food, you must present a current photo ID such as a non or driver’s license or any photo ID card with proof of address. You will then be issued a card in order to pick up food in the future.

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

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

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

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

—Tony Illis

Hi, neighbors…As reported before, we are going on another “adventure” outside of 120 Benchley. The cooperators who attended the last meeting saw a brochure about the trip. They said they were interested, so we secured the following information: Wednesday, September 25th — A THREE IN ONE in Atlantic City from a different angle – a cruise of AC (seeing different sights by boat);

lunch at a seafood restaurant and 5 hours at Caesars Casino. The price will be $75.

The brochure will be on the bulletin board with additional information. We will have brochures displayed in other locations soon. Tickets will be sold in the lobby beginning Saturday, August 3rd, 12 p.m.-4 p.m. Start making plans NOW, tomorrow may be too late (SMILE).

—Celestine Withey

We are fortunate in having excellent porters in our building. They work very hard in keeping our building clean, but they need our assistance. Accidents happen and we do spill and/or drop items. We need to clean up after ourselves. When you, your children, or your guests spill or drop something, please clean it up. We must work together to maintain the high standards we are accustomed to in this building.

Fellow cooperators have stated that there is a dog in our building. I have done some research; permits have been applied for, but not yet granted. Procedures are

that you apply for the permit and then, if approved, you obtain your needed pet.

Call Public Safety when you see a dog; they will ascertain if the pet is tagged; if not, a community fine can and will be issued. Please follow the procedures that have been set in place.

Many of us moved here because it was a dog-free environment, but we must accept changes in the law. If you must have a dog, you must also accept the procedures that have been set in place to protect all of us.

—Lorna Smith

Building 24 Association

Please try to conserve electricity!

ATTENTION!!!

All NOR-BAY Customers

We have CLOSED our Bartow Avenue location for Renovation to the Building. We are

RELOCATED at 3436 Rombouts Ave, Bronx NY for Car Repairs, AAA, NY State Inspections and Private Towing until we reopen.

Our phone numbers will remain the same: 718-379-8731 and 718-379-8737 Sorry for any inconvenience. Thank you, Management

Building 32 Association

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NOR-BAY Service Center, Inc

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A/C Service Special $149.95 With Coupon. Exp. September 30, 2013

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Tire Rotation & Balance $49.95 With Coupon. Exp. September 30, 2013

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3436 Rombouts Ave., Bronx, 718-379-8731, 718-379-8737

Summerize $69.95 With Coupon. Exp. September 30, 2013

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Co-op City Times / July 20, 2013

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All on board for restoration of bus service Co-op City Times / July 20, 2013

students, workers, shoppers have had to make additional transfers to get to schools, hospitals or work, to shopping centers or cultural events.

Not only have their trips been lengthened in order to make transfers, they now often have to pay additional fares.

For over three years we have rallied, collected more than 5,000 petition signatures, picketed MTA and testified at their Board meetings and public hearings. July 24 we will come with an additional 1,000 petition signatures and with increased unity and resolve.

We have agreed that if our just demands are ignored once again by the MTA Board, we will take our fight directly to the Governor’s office which appoints the MTA Board president as well as 2/3 of its members.

See you all on Wednesday morning, July 24.

WHO WILL BE MORE COST EFFECTIVE? Management has begun to install electric receptacles and smoke detectors in our occupied apartments as required by HUD, the guarantor of our

$621 million low interest loan.

Initially, the installation has been provided by the non-union electricians of an outside company. The company is charging Riverbay $25 per device to install. However, on July 22, Management will begin to employ Riverbay staff instead to install those sophisticated devices on overtime between 5 and 9 p.m. and Saturdays.

Management will then evaluate the cost effectiveness and will determine whether to employ Riverbay union staff or the non-union electricians.

Will keep you posted.

A QUESTIONABLE DECISION I disagreed with a decision taken at the closed Board meeting on July 10.

The Board rejected by a vote of 9 to 5, a proposal calling on Management to perform a feasibility study converting the former Co-op City Cinema/Bingo Hall to a Youth/ Community Center. As I noted in a previous viewpoint, the US 2010 Census listed over 6,000 young people residing in our community. It is understood that Riverbay cannot provide comprehensive after-school programs to serve all our youth. That can only be provided by the City of New York – which isn’t doing it! The city’s Building Department considers the cinema/ bingo hall space capable of serving 295 children. However, the benefits of the hall serving our youth and the community would be invaluable.

Yet the Board voted down the

first step to covert the former hall to a youth/community center and expressed their interest in approving Management’s proposed space under the supermarket that is a fraction of the size of the hall. How many children would be permitted in that alternate space that is a fraction of the Bingo Hall? And what type of activities? That is to be seen.

Yes, I voted with the pro-youth minority of five.

I requested appointment as Chair of only one Board committee — the Riverbay Board Construction Committee. The Board President, instead, appointed a Board member who was already a chair of another committee. I protested and declined appointment as one of two co-chairs. I do not want a ceremonial title, and voted against approval of the president’s appointees.

At the end of the meeting I reminded the President his list of Board Committees was missing a History Committee which was established by the previous Board. Acknowledging the oversight, he invited me to chair it and I accepted.

THESE ARE SOME OF MY VIEWS. I’D LIKE TO HEAR YOURS. I CAN BE REACHED by mail at Riverbay Board, 2049 Bartow Ave., Bronx NY; by phone at 718-379-5874; by email at www.lichsr@earthlink.net.

Greetings to all of our Post members who are homebound and recovering from various medical operations. We wish you a speedy recovery.

Happy birthday to all of our members who will be celebrating their birthday in July: Edward Alonzo, Leroy J. Barr, Ray Holloway, Norman E. Dallas, Charles M. Jordan, Angelo L. Martinez, Gregory A. Paris, Jose M. Ramos, Sidney V. Richards, Jose A. Santana, Jr.; Wilbert R. Surphlis, Joan R. Davis and Lenard O. Asher. If you don’t see your name in this issue, please bring it to my attention and it will be placed in the next issue of the Co-op City Times.

Our Post is always looking for new members to join our Post. So if you are a VETERAN from any branch of the

military, stop by and join our Post. Bring your DD-214 with you. Post 1871 is located in Section #5 in the Community Center in 135 Einstein Loop, Room 41.

Our office telephone number is (718) 320-8165, and our e-mail address is post1871@optimum.net.

There is a new labor site for female veterans with information on employment opportunities, education and health care. Female veterans are more than likely than their male peers to have service-related disability rated at 50% or more 35% of female veterans versus 26% of male veterans.

How many of our Post members received a letter from our Post to pay your dues early? I hope you take advantage of this because if you pay next year,

instead of paying $40, your dues will be a whopping $50! So pay early and put the extra $10 in your pocket.

Good news for our troops stationed in Afghanistan next year, U.S. officials said. Amid tension between the President Barack Obama’s administration and Afghan President Hamid Karzai’s government, the President is committed to wrapping up U.S. military involvement in Afghanistan by the end of 2014. But this doesn’t mean all of our troops will come home. They will keep a small residual force there of about 8,000 troops. One of the meals that was served during the Civil War was Skillet Fried Muskrat. This meal was cooked by the North Carolina Regiment cap cook and was eaten by

the 18th North Carolina Regiment troops. This meal was served at the evening meal, 4 muskrats, cleaned and quartered, ensure the musk glands are cleanly removed, 1 small hunk of salt pork, fat back or bacon grease. Onions chopped up, salt and pepper. Parboil the muskrat sections in water. Save the water to use later for cooking any greens or other vegetables. Heat the salt pork or fat back in a skillet over a medium fire, cook on both sides until nice brown, then serve.

Quotes for the day: The best Marine is a submarine! The largest room in the world is the room for improvement.

This information was provided to you by your Post information officer.

—Richard I. Lawson, Jr.

The Toastmasters Club of Co-op City invites you, friends, family and co-workers to join us to aid you in your professional growth and confidence in public speaking.

We offer the following great benefits: A forum and warm, enjoyable environment for members to become confident speakers and leaders; A reasonable cost structure; A place to find your voice and enhance your brand of speaking and wonderful opportunities to become strong leaders in your community, at work or just in general.

Get Started Friends! Watch, mark your calendar and join us on the following dates: Details on our website www.Toastmasters 46.org.

Hail and Farewell: Sat., July 27th, noon, LaGuardia Marriott Hotel, Flushing, NY. Bid “adieu,” “Roast,” dine and celebrate the outgoing District 46 Officers. It is always a fun affair as we say “thank you” and present well deserved awards to our hard working leaders.

Club meetings: Thurs., Aug. 1 and 15th, 7:30 p.m. SHARP! 2049 Bartow Ave., Rm. 28, Bronx, NY 10475.

2nd Annual Bronx Training: Sat.,

Aug. 10th, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m., 2049 Bartow Ave., Rm. 31, Bartow Mall, Bronx, NY. Mandatory for all officers; Guests welcome and encouraged to attend and participate. You will learn key elements of becoming leaders.

Annual Speech Contests: August – Sept. Date TBA. Get your funny bone ready for the Humorous and Table Topics Speech Contests. Think you’re funny? Do your friends and family tell you that? Get your comedic career started right here at Toastmasters. Contests will be held in Aug. and Sept. Exact dates TBA, but now is the time to prepare.

A lot is happening at Toastmasters = What are you waiting for? Get started now for the rest of your life. Be a part of an exciting and fun organization. Visit us anytime.

You can do it, if you try! The only requirements are to be eighteen years of age and ready to start!

For more information, check out the web: 3824.toastmastersclubs.org or Toastmasters46.org or Toastmasters.org.

We’re that close.

—R. Dunniehigh

Greetings to all lodge brothers. Just came back from the Grand Lodge convention at the Villa Roma Hotel. I am pleased to announce that our own PACDGC Doug Handler was elected as Grand Outer Guard for the Grand Lodge, Domain of New York State. It was great to see so many members of the state support Doug in his successful campaign. The Grand Vice Chancellor Irwin Grill was elected as our new Grand Chancellor. Now, we have two members on the Grand Council from the 72nd district.

We had a very successful year donating thousands of dollars to our charities: Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, Pythian camps, Smoller Social Service Foundation, etc. We have also sent over nine hundred packages to our servicemen and women who are in harm’s way in Afghanistan through the direction of Sir Joseph Robinson. He works so hard

to ensure our men & women get those items they need and we all applaud his dedication.

Our Membership Committee under co-Chairs PCDGC Sir Barry Weiner and GOG Doug Handler brought in over 135 new members this year. Our lodge brought in two new members this year and have them working to make our lodge successful.

Welcome back to DGC Michael Perl who was out for awhile due to illness.

Mike has been appointed Assistant to the Chief Deputy Grand Chancellor representing the Northern Suburban area. We all wish him well and look forward to traveling with him throughout the domain.

Our website is going under renovations, but please check us out by going to KOPNY.COM. Fraternally yours, —PACDGC Randy Silverman

On Wednesday, July 24, Co-op City will ratchet up our three year battle for mass transit justice. Rarely has there been such a unified Co-op City effort.

Nearly every community organization is on board. Also on board is the Riverbay Board of Directors and Riverbay’s Ombudsman – all are behind the demands for full restoration of BX26, BX28 and Access-A-Ride services. Our local elected officials, State Senator Ruth Hassle-Thompson, Assemblyman Michael Benedetto, and City Councilman Andy King have joined in support of our demands. We even have support from New York City Comptroller, John C. Liu, Public Advocate Bill deBlasio and Councilman James Vacca who is also Chairman of the New York City Council’s Transportation Committee.

GET ON THE BUS! Spearheading the July 24th demonstration is the Transit Workers Union which is providing busses to bring Co-op City residents to the MTA Headquarters on Madison Ave. and 45th Street that morning where we’ll be demonstrating, testifying, and demanding full restoration of services that were cut three years ago. Those irrational cuts have hurt Co-op City riders. Although seven different MTA bus lines criss-cross our community, the cuts to those services have forced many to make multiple transfers just to get from one part of our geographically large community to another. Seniors,

Bernard Cylich

Director’s Viewpoint

American Legion Post 1871

Co-op City Toastmasters Club

Knights of Pythias Co-op City Lodge # 616

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Members of the Association were among the thousands across America who took to the streets to rally over the “not guilty” verdict in the George Zimmerman case in Sanford, Florida. Zimmerman, a neighborhood watchman, fatally shot 17year-old Trayvon Martin on 2/26/12 as Trayvon innocently walked home from the store. Trayvon Martin had committed no crime. Protestors believed that the six jurors were wrong and called for an investigation by the U.S. Department of Justice.

Children’s Summer Day Camp: Call 347-791-7104 or 347-368-8629.

Education: Baba Kaba’s classes can be viewed on Wednesdays, 9:00-10:00 p.m. at www.Townzonetv.com and 10:0011:00 p.m. Members who would like a copy of “Hidden Colors” should call 718671-5957.

Yoga & Pilates Mat Classes: Tuesdays,

7:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room #2. Call: 718-671-8364.

Music Program: The Association invites you to be a part of The Music Appreciation & Singing Club. Our Motto: Everyone with a voice can sing. Learn the elements of music, including melody, harmony, phrasing, rhythm, background, poetry, etc. Experience the joy in building musical works of art together, known as Song. All levels of vocal abilities accepted, categorized and placed. Call 718-379-5555.

Central Park Five: This case was rescheduled: 7/23/13, 10 a.m., Federal Courthouse, 500 Pearl Street, NYC. The Association will present a viewing of the Central Park Five Documentary on Saturday, 8/10/13, 2:00 p.m. in the Dreiser Community Center.

Stop & Frisk: On 6/28/13, the NYC Council passed “The Community Safety

Act,” to counteract NYPD Stop & Frisk practices. This legislation directs NYPD to indicate the age, gender, sexual orientation and immigrant status of the persons they stop, as well as creating an independent inspector general for the purpose of monitoring the NYPD. It will go into effect 1/1/14.

Justice for Ramarley Graham: The latest is that the Graham family has received word that the grand jury has reconvened and they are hoping and praying that a second indictment is handed down. The family thanks all those who called or wrote to the Bronx District Attorney.

Stay Informed: Democracy cannot exist without an informed public. Tune in to: “PoliticsNation,” M-F, 6:00-7:00 p.m., MSNBC TV and “Hour of Power,” Sundays, 9:00-10:00 a.m. WBLS 107.5 FM with Rev. Al Sharpton; “Health is Here,”

Saturdays, 6:00-8:00 a.m. and Sundays, 7:00-8:00 a.m. WRTN 93.5 FM with Junior Jawara Blake; “Open Line” Saturdays, 8:00-9:00 a.m., WBLS 107.5 FM with Bob Slade and Bob Pickett; WBAI Pacifica Radio, 99.5 FM, all day, every day.

Next Meeting: The next meeting will be on 9/14, 4:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 15. If you are unable to attend, you may obtain updated information by reading this weekly column. Also, if you wish to join the Association or update your membership, you may send your membership check or money order (DO NOT MAIL CASH) of $15 for a single membership and $25 for families, to: African-American Association of Co-op City, P.O. Box 702, Co-op City Station, Bronx, NY 10475. Donations are also welcomed. Like us on Facebook: “CoopcityAfricanamericanassoc.”

—Francine R. Jones

Pastor Anne L. Palmore and the congregation of the Church of the New Vision extend a warm and friendly invitation to everyone to worship with us every Sunday at 6:00 a.m. or 11:00 a.m.

We are a church where inspirational messages from the Word of God, the Bible, are delivered every Sunday morning.

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

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

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

Prayer Service takes place every Wednesday evening from 7:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., followed by Bible Teaching from 8:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Be with us to learn the truth from the Word of God.

List of Programs and Events: Adult Sunday School is from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

Youth Sunday School is also from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

Holy Communion is served the first Sunday of the month.

Youth Sunday takes place on the second Sunday of the month.

Missionary Sunday takes place on the third Sunday of the month.

Memorial Sunday (Men’s Day) takes place on the fourth Sunday of the month Seniors’ Sunday takes place on the fifth Sunday of the month.

Singles’ Ministry meets every third Tuesday evening of the month at 6 p.m.

Next Generation Choir & Club meets 1st & 2nd Friday of the month at 6:30 pm.

Seniors’ Ministry meets 1st Wednesday of the month at 11:00 a.m.

Mid-day Bible Study meets every Tuesday afternoon from 12 to 1 p.m.

The Usher Board and Senior Ministry is sponsoring a trip to Canada on August

21st thru 23rd. Valid passport required Departing Einstein Loop Mall. Return transportation, 2 night hotel accommodations (Canadian side), guided tour of Niagara Falls, Skyline Tour, 2 breakfasts, 2 dinners, Niagara Falls Casino, Duty Free shopping and Maid of the Mist Boatride. Double occupancy, $455 per person; triple, $435 per person; quad occupancy, $405 per person. Few seats still available. Down payment due NOW. Please call the church at 718-671-8746.

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

Students in Grades 1 through 8 discover

the joy of reading while exploring and improving their literacy levels through small groups and reading partners.

Parents, we encourage you to bring your children to benefit from this free program. Taught by trained professionals.

Registration is ongoing. You could contact the church at the number listed below.

The Church of New Vision is located at 115 Einstein Loop; telephone 718-6719746 or 718-320-0409. Our mailing address is P.O. Box 753037, Bronx, NY 10475. Please visit us at www.churchofnewvision.com.

—Carole Haque

There will be a special Summer meeting of Co-op City Post 500 on July 21st at 10 a.m. held at the Seven Seas Restaurant in the Bartow Shopping Center.

On August 11th at 11:30 a.m., the Bronx County JWV will be having a barbeque for the Bronx Veterans Hospital nursing home residents. We are partici-

pating. If you can help out that day, let us know at the meeting or call Marvin.

Birthday greetings to PPC Alex Selikoff.

The Post mourns the loss of our oldest member, 95 year old Stanley Hoffman.

We give him a final salute.

—Marvin Warm

On Thursday, July 11th, a special meeting was held to address public safety concerns. Special Guests Councilman Andy King and CCPD Chief Apollo were there to address various safety issues. We would like to thank both Councilman King and Chief Apollo for taking the time out to speak with us.

Councilman King discussed his work with the youth to prevent crime, as well as community involvement with the youth. He also discussed legislation in the work to assist CCPD, as well as working with the 45th Precinct.

Chief Apollo was able to highlight various programs, such as R.U.O.K for seniors in the community, as well as the Co-op Emergency Alert System. He also discussed current crime statistics and prevention measures in the community during the Q&A portion of our meeting.

Councilman King and Chief Apollo both agreed that community involvement is key in public safety.

I was happy to see that not only did we have a standing room only meeting, but we had participants from other buildings at the meeting. It is my hope that we can continue to work together to better the community. We also took the time to update the members on issues presented during our last official meeting. In addition, during the last meeting a new executive board was elected. We look forward to working with other building associations and their executive boards in the near future.

If you would like to contact us we can be reached at bldg23cc@gmail.com or 347-903-7523.

Have a wonderful and safe summer.

—Ericc Diaz

Church of the New Vision

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Disappointments at the Board Meeting Co-op City Times / July 20, 2013

Dear cooperators, The Board Directors passed most of the Resolutions at the July 10 closed Board Business meeting. However, Resolution #13-46 submitted by Evelyn Turner, calling for a feasibility report for locating a Teen Center in the former Bingo Hall was voted down. Shortly before the meeting, Ms. Turner submitted an impassioned four-page memo to the Board expressing her position as to why the former Bingo Hall was a better site than the space underneath the Bartow supermarket, which Management had proposed. The space beneath the Bartow supermarket is currently a file storage room.

Initially, Eleanor Bailey, Chairperson of the Youth Committee, was in favor of a Teen Center being located in the former Bingo Hall and aggressively petitioned the community for it. However, she changed her opinion when she met with other youth directors who use locations similar to the area beneath the Bartow supermarket and also when Management offered the space and presented displays to the Youth Committee and the Board.

Ms. Bailey was then convinced that the Bartow space would work.

I was disappointed because I imagined a large sports area in the former Bingo Hall where Co-op City youth could play basketball, volleyball and other sports where more height is needed, and which the Bartow site couldn’t accommodate.

Bernard Cylich, Daryl Johnson, Andrea Leslie and I saw the great vision that Evelyn Turner presented for our youth and voted YES on this Resolution #1346. Leah Graham was absent. The other eight Board Directors voted NO, and one

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abstained. Although I was disappointed, not all was lost.

Management plans to move forward to renovate the Bartow space and make it presentable for youth programs. It would be wise to obtain a date as to when the renovation will begin.

Board Committees Similar to the election of Board Officers, some Board Directors were appointed to head one or more of the 15 Board Committees, while others were ignored. It was due to an oversight by the President that Bernard Cylich and Andrea Leslie were appointed to the History Committee and Inventory & Purchasing Committee, respectively. It was my preference to co-Chair two of the committees, which are the Commercial Leasing and the Youth Committee. As Board Directors, we can attend all committee meetings, except the Audit Committee.

However, it is disrespectful for a Board President to ignore the requests of his colleagues by showing favoritism.

A cooperator called me to ask that a summary of the committees be provided to the community in order for cooperators to get an idea of what each committees does. I informed the Board President and he asked the committee chairs to give an overview of their committees for publica-

tion. They should appear in this edition. If you intend to make a request for a committee, please do so as soon as possible, as the committee size is limited. It’s good to see the same dedicated cooperators on these committees, but it would be nice to see some new faces.

Restoring Our Bus Service Let’s get on the bus for A Transit Justice Rally on Wednesday, July 24, at 8:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. at Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA) headquarters, 347 Madison Avenue (bet. 44th and 45th Streets). Three buses, one from each community center, will leave at 6:45 a.m.

There will also be a hearing at the MTA and cooperators are needed to speak out about their hardships. The MTA Board needs to hear your story. Community churches and organizations should reach out to their congregations and memberships with this information. We need to fill the buses to show the MTA Board that we are serious about getting our service restored. Numbers count! Therefore, please contact Mr. Boiko (718-320-3300, Ext. 3409) or Ms. Michelle Sajous (718320-3300, Ext. 3532) to reserve a seat on the bus and/or to speak at the hearing.

Our community must band together in order to get our bus service restored.

Several leading organizations have come together in an attempt to restore the Bx26, Bx-28, QBx-1 and Access-A-Ride, Mr. Joseph Boiko, Riverbay’s Ombudsman, reviewed the problems that cooperators have incurred since the refurbishing of our bus service by the MTA in 2010. There is inadequate bus service to some sections of Co-op City and cooperators should not be required to transfer

buses to reach another section in Co-op City or to pay an additional fare to get back and forth to work. Co-op City’s twofare zone was changed to a one-fare zone; and it is ludicrous to return to a two-fare zone. The MTA has an additional $40 million budget allocation and the time to regain our services is NOW. The leadership organizations are still seeking signatures on petitions to present to the MTA. If you are approached by someone asking you to sign the petition, please do so. Perhaps not for yourself, because the service cuts might not affect you, but, do it for your neighbors, who might be required to pay a double fair to get to and from work or to reach another section of our community.

Building Associations Most of the building associations are on a summer break. Some good habits to follow are: Keep our area clean; hold your trash until you reach the next trashcan; Keep off the grass so that our living space can remain beautiful; Keep in touch with our youth. Say “hello” or “what’s up” to the young people in your building. Start a casual conversation with them, such as, “What are you doing for the summer?” Or, what grade or school they will attend in September? Or, ask them about a computer issue you might have. They might be able to help you. This will make you feel more comfortable around them and they with you. This helps create a better community.

If you cannot resolve an issue through your CSO, I might be able to help you. I can be reached at 718-671-5957.

stops are made at major Washington, DC monuments including the White House photo opportunity.

Deposit: $75 required. Travel insurance encouraged. Final payment due Thursday, August 8th.

• Nov. 12th & 13th (Tues. & Wed.) OVERNIGHT CASINO GETAWAY, CT. Price: $129/double and $179/single. 2 days/1 night. Play at Mohegan Sun and Foxwoods casinos and stay overnight at Howard Johnson Inn. (Casino bonuses and 3 meals), eat, stop and shop at Olde Mistick Village. Deposit: $50 required to hold your seat. Final payment due Thursday, Oct. 3rd. Travel insurance encouraged.

Travel contacts: Beverly J., 718-379-0377 and Claudette D., 718-379-4784.

THEATRE COMMITTEE (prices include transportation):

Guess what? The Wait List – gone! We now have theatre tickets for: MOTOWN – The Musical, at the LuntFontanne Theatre for the Wednesday, 9/11, 2:00 p.m. show. Price, $135. To hold seat – immediate payment required. VAN will depart 11:45 p.m. SHARP! (See Paisley).

Thurs., Nov. 21st, XMAS show – RADIO CITY MUSIC HALL. Price, $75. Payment due ASAP! Van will depart 11:45 a.m. SHARP! (See Paisley).

Thursdays (from 3:00-5:00 p.m.), Committee members will be in clubroom 19.

AFTER 7 p.m., questions regarding theatre shows, call 718-324-7847 or 718-6718637.

NOTE: When signing up for shows/trips – your NAME and PHONE number are required.

GOOD AND WELFARE: Sadly, we must report that member Gene Hunter lost his son, Ralph, on Tuesday, July 9th after a long illness. The viewing took place on Sunday, July 14th, at Granby’s Funeral Service, and the Burial on Monday, July 15th. To Gene and family, please accept our deepest condolences on your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

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

The RETIREES’ Clubroom 19 at Dreiser Loop (718-379-0377) is open year-round where we have fun and games 4 days a week (except Wednesdays).

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Community Protestant Church

On behalf of our Pastor, Reverend Dr. Calvin E. Owens, and our church family, welcome to Community Protestant Church, a church of love and understanding, located at 1659 East Gun Hill Road, Bronx, NY 10469; telephone: (718) 8629172.

SUMMER CHURCH SCHEDULE (DRESS-DOWN SUMMER ATTIRE JULY 7 – SEPTEMBER 1) Adult Sunday School - 9:00 a.m.

Worship Service - 10:00 a.m.

Communion Service - Every first and third Sundays Prayer Meeting and Bible Study – Wednesday at 7:00 p.m.

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

11:00 a.m.

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

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

OTHER SCHEDULED EVENTS: Sunday, August 11th, 11:00 a.m. – Family and Friends Day. Theme: “Family and Friends Praising God Together.” Our Guest Preacher will be Rev. Geraldine Harris, Pastor, Greater File Chapel Baptist Church, New York City. All are welcome!

Saturday, August 17th – The New York Committee invites you to attend the Spectacular Mohegan Wigwam Festival at the Mohegan Sun Casino, Uncasville, Ct. Tickets: $55, available by calling (718) 320-0539 or (718) 320-0691.

September 23-27 – Come away with

the Women’s Guild on a fabulous 5-day vacation at the Pine Grove Dude Ranch situated in the picturesque foothills of the Catskills Mountains. Trip includes: deluxe round trip motor coach transportation; 4 nights’ accommodations at the Dude Ranch; 3 All You Can Eat Meals daily; fun fest parties, 2-hour boat cruise on the Hudson River, nightly entertainment, social programs, indoor and outdoor activities and many more amenities.

Cost per person: $585/double; single supplement of $75 additional. For reservations and additional information, call (718) 671-5961; 320-2608; 379-7867; 320-1435.

Saturday, September 28th – Join the Nurses Ministry on their Annual Trip to The “Big E” State Fair in Springfield, Mass. Departure from Church Annex (2053 Asch Loop North, Co-op City) at

7:30 a.m. Tickets: $65/adults; $35/children (3-10). For additional information and/or to make reservations, call (718) 671-7935 or 671-1754.

Saturday, October 26th, 9:00 p.m. 2:00 a.m. – Enjoy a great evening of entertainment at the South Carolina Committee’s Annual Dance in Dreiser Auditorium, Co-op City. Music by DJ Jimmy Pressley.

Ticket: $20/advance; $25/at door, available by calling (718) 379-8514; (718) 671-0425, (718) 671-5493, (718) 671-0231.

The doors of Community Protestant Church are open to all to worship and fellowship with Christian believers of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. You are cordially invited to come in, join in and receive your blessing.

—Evan G. Mitchell

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

Thought for this week: “Let all that you do be done in Love.”

Are you a person that feels rushing through life? Do you have a hurry addiction? Do you want your children to say “Wow, you got a lot done!” or you want

them to be convinced, thoroughly and utterly of your love for them, not only your children, but your partner, parents, sisters, friends and so on.

Hurrying is not a required byproduct of one type of lifestyle. Hurrying is a condition of our heart. It’s a result of following my to-do list, rather than God’s list. The Bible is clear that loving is critical, First Corinthians 16:14 “Let all that you do be done in love. God clearly is saying slow down, and prioritize the

things you do.

We want to remind you that we are collecting non-perishable items and supplies in order to provide and support families in need of food. We also are providing counseling and referral services for families in the community. If you need or know someone in need, please call 347945-1992. Please leave a message and we will gladly call you back.

Come join us at Circle of Christ Church and experience the love of God.

CHURCH SERVICE SCHEDULE Wednesday – 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., Prayer & Bible Study Friday – 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., Youth Night and Children’s Bible Club Sunday - 11 a.m. Worship and the Word Children’s Church – 5 years old to 12 years old Little Lambs - Potty trained ALL ARE WELCOME. —Rev. Sam Colon

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Drink plenty of water during these hot summer days!

20 Rev. Dr. Robert A. Smith, Jr., Pastor; Lady Theresa M. Smith, co-founder; Rev. McMillian, Assistant Pastor, and the Church of the Savior family extend an invitation to every person to worship with us. We are a non-denominational, inter-racial, inter-cultural, intergenerational fellowship of believers. We care about you, not your W2.

We are not church as usual. Come as you are, we leave the judging to God. The Church of the Savior family extends love and affirmation to the Co-op City community; A warm welcome awaits you!! A very special invitation to our new neighbors in Co-Op City. We love you for who you are, not what you have. Please call us at 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.

MTA rally

spot on the bus can call Boiko at (718) 320-3300, Ext. 3409, or Sajous at Ext. 3532.

Riverbay is also looking for residents who would like to testify before the MTA Board that day on behalf of the community and its efforts to have its bus service restored. The hope is to have at least a dozen residents speak before the MTA Board regarding Co-op City specifically. Testimony will be limited to three minutes and should be well thoughtout and prepared beforehand. If you would like to testify, contact Boiko or Sajous to make arrangements at the above listed phone numbers.

Co-op City, whose bus service is the only available means of public transportation within the community, had most of its service truncated, due to budget concerns in 2010, to the point where travelling between Section 5 and the northern part of the community became nearly impossible without time-consuming transfers and longer waits for less frequent service.

Over the last three years, there have been several attempts to petition the MTA to restore much of the lost service with only a very small measure of success.

Over the last few months, the community has become united in a renewed attempt to have the lost bus service in Co-op City restored through the help of the Transit Workers Union Local 100, which has made Co-op City a central part of its city-wide campaign to restore service throughout the system and thus create more jobs for its membership.

As part of this effort, the TWU has worked with Riverbay in arranging for the buses to bring residents down to the rally on July 24.

Rabblin Vargas, a community organizer with the Transport Workers Union Local 100 (TWU), which has been working closely with Co-op City Management over the last several months, said that the July MTA Board meeting is the last scheduled for the summer and will set the MTA financial agenda for the coming year.

The importance of the July 24th MTA Board meeting was brought into focus by a recent letter received by State Assemblyman Mike Benedetto in answer to a letter he sent to the MTA Chairman in the spring asking for consideration of the restoration of the Co-op City’s bus service in light of an additional unexpected $40 million allocation to the MTA from the state legislature in this year’s budget.

The letter from the New York City Transit Authority’s Acting President Carmen Bianco expressly acknowledged to the Assemblyman that July was likely the crucial time for the MTA to decide which, if any, of the 2010 transit service cuts will be restored.

In the letter to Benedetto answering the Assemblyman’s request for the MTA’s consideration of the restoration of some of the lost Co-op City bus service, Bianco wrote: “We will make our recommendation to the MTA Board for their consideration of our fiscal plan in July and at that time a recommendation will be made about the possibility of adding additional bus service.”

Earlier this year, the New York State Legislature voted to increase the MTA’s annual $4 billion budget allocation from the state by $358 million which included an additional $40 million increase that the MTA neither asked for nor reportedly expected.

With these additional monies, plus a reported increase in the MTA’s revenues due to the recent across-the-board fare and toll increases, in addition to the new policy to charge extra fees for MetroCard replacements, the days of the

Co-op City Times / July 20, 2013

Church of the Savior

Church of the Savior is located at 120 DeKruif Place – street level, (under Building #7 near Dreiser Loop).

Take the 38 to Dreiser Loop and DeKruif Pl. Our mailing address is: P.O. Box 86, Bronx, NY 10475.

Summer Sunday Schedule: Meditation and Adult Bible Study - 9:00-9:50 a.m.

Divine Worship - 10:00 a.m.

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

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

Reading from Holy Scripture: Proverbs 16:32 Thought of the Week: “Patience is the ability to keep your motor idling when you feel like striping your gears.”

Weekly Activities – Every person is welcomed.

Bereavement Group - Mondays at 6:15 p.m. All sessions are confidential! No meetings during the month of (Continued from pg. 1)

MTA’s claimed financial shortfalls are believed by some to be over and communities like Co-op City and dozens more throughout the city are increasing the pressure to have the MTA restore the lost service.

Riverbay leaders met in Albany with Governor Andrew Cuomo’s Deputy Secretary of Transportation Karen Rae to discuss the affect of the bus service cuts on the quality of life in the Co-op City community as a whole (see related front page story.) According to those who attended the meeting, which was arranged through and included State Assemblyman Mike Benedetto, Rae was very receptive to the information provided by Riverbay officials and promised to discuss the matter with MTA Chairman Tom Prendergast within the next week. The MTA is a New York State regulated agency operating under the supervision of Governor Cuomo and his administration. All MTA Board seats are assigned with the approval of the Governor.

At a meeting held on June 27th to raise support for Co-op City’s participation in the July 24th rally, Board Director and Building 13 Association President Leslie Peterson suggested that residents should directly write, e-mail or call the Governor’s office about their concerns regarding the community’s lack of adequate public transportation due to the June, 2010 MTA budget cuts. Peterson read out the mailing address, the e-mail address and the phone number of the Governor’s office and asked the community leaders in attendance to stress to their neighbors that they contact the Governor’s office directly to address their complaints and

August. We will resume Monday, Sept 9.

No Bible Study during July and August. Will resume Tuesday, Sept. 3 at 6:30 p.m. Please join us for our indepth study of the Gospel of Mark. If you plan to be with us, begin reading the Gospel of Mark now.

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Every other Saturday - Food Pantry. For more information in donating or receiving food, please call 718925-5052. Because of the increase of persons attending our Food Pantry, we are reaching out to the community for assistance. Here’s how you can help: WE NEED NON-PERISHABLE FOOD. No soda, potato chips, condiments, etc...Please check expiration date on all items. You can drop off your donations at the church, Mon., 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. or Sun. morning, 9:00 10:00 a.m. Thank you and God bless you all! For more information, call Dr. Smith, 917-734-4058.

—Rev. Dr. Robert A. Smith, Jr. concerns. (See information on page 6.)

Vargas of the TWU said Governor Cuomo is the key player because he has direct oversight of the appointment of all the seats on the MTA Board. Vargas also said that the time to do this is now because the Governor will be running for reelection in 2014 and the size and passion of the Co-op City voting bloc must be stressed to him.

Late last month, the community picked up additional support from Community Board 10 whose members approved a resolution calling on several agencies to coordinate a full study of Co-op City’s transportation needs, especially in light of the commercial development greatly increasing around the community in recent years and in the near future with the planned 2014 opening of the new Mall at Bay Plaza.

Besides the resolution, Community Board 10 Chairperson John Marano sent a letter to MTA Chairperson Tom Prendergast, requesting that the MTA become directly involved in engineering such a study.

Community Board 10 Vice Chairman and Co-op City resident Martin Prince said at a May 29th transit forum held in Dreiser Center that not only should the community demand a full restoration of its bus service, but ask for additional bus service in light of the opening of the Mall at Bay Plaza in less than a year. The Mall at Bay Plaza would more than double the amount of retail space within the entire Bay Plaza complex, which is already one of the biggest shopping centers in the entire Tri-State area.

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Seventh-Day Adventist Church

Vacation Bible School Parents and children from and around the Co-op City community had a Holy Spirit inspired, fun-filled week during the just concluded Vacation Bible School (VBS) at Co-op City Seventh-Day Adventist Church.

From Monday, July 8th through Saturday, July 13th, we had an awesome VBS program from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., and in the evening from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., we had a Children’s Prophecy Seminar.

Young people, ages 8 to 26, served as peer counselors and teachers during the VBS program. Children’s Prophecy Seminars were held in the evening and children ages 10 to 15 presented the powerful word of prophecy fulfilling the Biblical prophecy of Joel 2:28 “and in it

shall come to pass afterwards, that I will pour out my Spirit upon all flesh, and your sons and daughters shall prophesy.”

The program was supervised by Elder and Sister Anthony DeMore who are both New York State Certified Teachers. The parents of the community were so inspired by what they witnessed during both programs that they asked for a continuation of the Children’s Prophecy Seminar.

It is in line with this request that we are starting a five-month free Bible study and reading program based on Bible Prophecy on Wednesday, July 17 at 7 p.m.

This program, which will run till December 18th, is open to children, parents and grandparents of all ages. The classes will once again be taught by the children and youth of the Co-op City

community, as well as children from the Co-op City Seventh-Day Adventist Church.

It is our belief that if a child can study and read the Bible, he or she will be able to read and understand any book!

Therefore, if you are looking for a free reading program that will help your child prepare for the New York State Reading Tests, this program is for you.

If you are interested in being a part of this program, please call Elder DeMore at 917-519-3458.

Message from the Co-op City Seventh-Day Adventist Church, 1010 Baychester Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475.

Our Services are open to everyone.

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

may need food.

Regular Meetings: Wednesday Prayer Meeting: 7:30 p.m.

Saturday Morning Bible Studies: 9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.

Saturday Worship: 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Saturday Afternoon Bible Studies at 3:00 p.m.

Adventist Youth and Pathfinder programs on Saturday at 5:00 p.m. for children ages 6-17 Children’s Exercise Program Sundays, 11:00 - 12:00 p.m.

Free Adult Exercise Program Sundays, 12:00 p.m.—1:00 p.m.

Our Church Pastor, Pastor Terry Giles, can be reached at 914-860-6570.

You can also visit us on the internet at www.CoopCitySDAChurch.org.

—Alozie Ogbonna

Rev. Dr. Sheldon E. Williams and the Co-op City Baptist Church family invite you to join us tomorrow for worship service at 8:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Sunday School is on hiatus for the summer and will resume in the fall. We invite you to worship, study, and pray with us.

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

Please note Mid-Week service and Bible study classes are on hiatus and will resume in the fall.

Rev. Dr. Williams is the author of Principle Centered Living: 9 Reasons To Maintain Your Values in a Pressure Filled World and founder of SEW Universal, Inc. Visit his websites: www.Principle CenteredLiving.com or www.RevDr SheldonEWilliams.com.

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

We seek to meet the spiritual and physical needs of the church through ministry.

—Hattie L. Lucas

Father Williamson S. Taylor and the congregation of St. Joseph’s cordially invite you to worship with us each Sunday morning. All are welcome!

Weekly Schedule: Sunday Service with Holy Communion - 9 a.m.

Sunday School - 9 a.m.

Bible Study - Wednesday at 7 p.m.

Choir rehearsal - Thursday at 7 p.m.

Sunday School and Bible study are on hiatus for the summer months and will resume in September.

Coming events: Day trip to Sight & Sound on August 10th to see ‘NOAH’ (SOLD OUT).

Annual church picnic will take place on Saturday, July 27th at Pelham Bay Park.

A cap and gown ceremony honoring our graduates will take place during our 9 a.m. service on Sunday, July 28th.

St. Joseph’s Boutique will be open on August 22 and 23. Lots of items will be on sale!

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

For additional information, please call the church at (718) 320-0844 or visit our website: http://www.stjosephsepc bronx.org.

“All the paths of the Lord are love and faithfulness to those who keep his covenant and his testimonies.” — Psalm 25:9 —D. Singleton

Meeting at 177 Dreiser Loop/Dreiser Community Center, Room 8, 9:30 a.m. (SUNDAYS).

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

Weekly Worship Experiences: 6:00 p.m. — Wednesday Prayer Service is on vacation until September 6:30 p.m. — Wednesday Bible Study is on vacation until September Sunday Morning Worship — 9:30 a.m.

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

Church Motto: “We are ChristCentered, family-focused with power and authority.”

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

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

Faith leaders and community against

violence formed after the January 13, 2013 double youth shooting in Section 5. Join us and call to find out how we can and are willing to help you!!

PRAYER WALKS EVERY SATURDAY AT 3 P.M. IN EVERY SECTION. As of this writing, this community has gone 97 days without violent crime!

PRAYER CHANGES THINGS. Save the Date: September 8, Back to School Giveaway, following our Morning Worship, we will sponsor our annual Giveaway. First come, first served.

We are not ashamed of the Gospel of Jesus Christ for it is the power of Good unto salvation of everyone who believes! (Rom 1:16) What great power that is when you realize that you are in this alone. Our witness is to God’s goodness and not our personal accomplishments.

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

—Pastor Deborah

Co-op City Baptist Church

St. Joseph’s Episcopal Anglican Church

Faith@Work Christian Church

From the CSO Department:

Noise at night

Every cooperator has the right to enjoy the sanctity of their apartment.

We ask all cooperators to be kind and keep noise down during the late evening hours. Those who do not are subject to a community complaint and possible fine. Please be courteous to your fellow cooperators. Thank you for your cooperation.

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Bartow

Dreiser

9:30am-1pm, Rm. 31

Library

10am-12pm, Rm. 7

9:30am – 1:00 pm, Rm. 49

Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session

Bingo Dominoes 10am, Rm. 45 Line Dancing

Mind Teasers

Dominoes

10am-11am, Rm. 45

12pm – 1pm, Rm. 4

Gentle Yoga w/Anne

2:30 pm, Rm. 31

Word Games 9:30 – 11:00 am, Rm. 31

Around The Lunch Table 11:30am, Rm. 49

Tues., July 23 Wed., July 24 Thurs., July 25

Blood Pressure On vacation July and August Word Games, Rm. 31 9:30am - 11:30pm Stay Well Exercise On vacation July and August Line Dancing w/Voncile 11:00am-12:30pm, Rm. 31 Bingo 1:00 – 3:30pm, Rm. 31 Card Games 2:00pm-4:00pm, Rm. 31 Dominoes 2:30 pm, Rm. 31

Dominoes 10 a.m., Rm. 49 Tai Chi 11 a.m., Rm. 45 Bingo 1 p.m., Rm. 49 Matinee Movie w/George 10:00am-12:00 noon Rm 45

2-3pm, Rm. 2

Sewing w/Raymonde On Vacation July and August

Spelling Bee 10:00am, Rm. 49

Tai Chi 11am-12pm, Rm. 2

Spanish Practice Class 10:30 am, Computer Lab Bingo 1:00pm, Rm. 49

Mind Teasers 12:00pm – 1:00pm, Rm. 4 Art Class 1:00pm-3:00pm, Rm. 7 YOGA w/Bhadra Every Wednesday, 2-3pm, Rm. 2

Dominoes 10:00am, Rm. 45

9:00-10:00am, Rm. 31 11:00am-12:00pm Rm. 31

Art 10:00 am, Rm. 45; 10:00 -11:00am, Rm. 36

Women’s Line Dancing w/Jenifer

Bingo 1:00pm, Rm. 49

12:30 – 1:30pm, Rm. 31 Chat Session 10:00am, Rm. 31 Dominoes 2:30pm, Rm. 31 Word Games 9:30am – 11:30am, Rm. 31 Bingo 10:30am – 12:00pm, Rm. 25 Card Games 2:00-4:00pm, Rm. 31

Intermediate Yoga

Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session 9:30 – 10:30am, Rm. 7

Dominoes 10:00am, Rm. 45

Men’s Line Dancing w/Voncile w/Charles

1:15 - 2pm, Rm. 2

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

Dominoes 10:00am Rm 45 Stay Well Exercise 10:00 -11:00am Rm 45 Spelling Bee 11:00am Rm 49 Bingo 1:00pm Rm 49 Basic Computer Training w/Bernice 10:00 – 11:30am Rm 35

Card Games 2:00pm-4:00pm, Rm. 49 Blood Pressure 2nd and 4th Friday 10:00 -11:30am, Rm. 49

Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session 9:30-10:30pm Rm 7 Blood Pressure 1st & 3rd Thursday 10:00 -11:30am Rm 7 Line Dancing (Every Thursday) 10:00am-11:00am Aud A Mind Teasers 12:00pm-1:00pm Rm 4 Drama Club - On Vacation July & August Piano Sing Along 11:00 am – 12:00 pm, Rm 7 Crochet and Knitting 10:00am-12:00pm, Rm. 7 Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session 9:30-10:30 am, Rm. 7 Meditative Moments 11:00 – 12:00, Rm. 2 Mind Teasers 12:00pm-1:00pm, Rm. 4 Card Games, Dominoes 2:00pm-4:00pm, Rm. 7 Therapeutic Yoga 1:30pm – 2:30 pm, Rm. 8

(Schedule subject to change without notice)

WEEKLY TRIPS

WEEKLY TRIPS 1st Mondays:

1st Mondays:

Tuesdays

Orange pineapple juice Roast Spanish chicken Turkey burger Spanish brown rice Brown rice w/black beans Tossed salad Carrots and peas Alt: Tuna salad

Whole wheat bread Canned apricots

Stew Leonards Super Wal-Mart

Bowling

Chicken breast Creamy mushroom dill sauce Mashed potatoes Carrots Alt: Vegetable liver

Salmon cakes Israeli cous cous w/peppers/caramelized onions, Spinach w/ garlic/olive oil

Wed., July 24

Apple juice Polish beef sausage w/onions, Toasted barley, Green beans Alt: Egg salad

Turkey meatballs Whole wheat spaghetti w/sauce, Romaine salad w/carrots, red onions/chick peas

1:30 – 3:30pm, Rm. 7

Library 9:00am-1:00pm Rm 31 Word Games 9:30am-11:30am Rm 31 Chat Session 9:30am-1:00pm Rm 31 Bingo 1:00- 3:30pm Rm 31 Card Games 2:00pm-4:00pm Rm 31 Dominoes 2:30pm Rm 31

DATES

Soups, Breads and Desserts

Tues., July 23

Basic Cellphone & iPAD Training course

2:00pm – 4:00 pm, Rm. 31

Current Events 10 a.m., Rm. 31 Bingo 1-3:30 p.m., Rm. 31 Dominoes 2:30 p.m., Rm. 31 Word Games 9:30 – 11:30 a.m., Rm. 31 Card Games 2-4 p.m., Rm. 31

Stay Well Exercise

Mon., July 22

On Vacation July and August

Card Games

Fri., July 26

9:30am -10:30am, Rm. 7

9:30 – 11:30am, Room 31 New – ZUMBA Class 10:30 – 11:30 am, Rm. 31

Sing along Carrington

Non-Kosher

Kosher

Date:

Crochet and Knitting

Library

Mon., July 22

Einstein

PRICE

PICK-UP TIMES

Bartow Dreiser 1:15 p.m. 1:30 p.m.

8:30 a.m. 8:45 a.m. $2.50 11:00am 11:30am (for transportation)

$5 $15

Einstein 1:00 p.m.

9:00 a.m.

11:15am

To register for trips, please call: (718) 320-2066

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

Thurs., July 25 Fri., July 26

Orange pineapple juice Baked salmon/chive Roast lemon chicken Mustard sauce Yucca w/garlic/olive oil Kasha varnishkes Sauteed escarole Winter blend Alt: Chicken Salad ½ Roast chicken Greek style Roasted potato Spinach Alt: Gefilte fish

Homemade open faced roast beef sandwich w/gravy, Roasted rosemary red potato salad, Tomato romaine salad

Whole wheat bread Orange

Whole wheat bread Banana

Whole wheat bread Kiwi

Whole wheat bread Apple

Fee for lunch is $1.50 & $3.50 for guest *Menu subject to change without notice. Lunch must be ordered a week in advance.

ALL meals served w/margarine and fresh milk

Bartow Center (718) 320-2066, Ext. 2010 Dreiser Center (718) 320-1345 • Einstein Center (718) 671-5161 Alternate Kosher meals are also available

Upcoming Events/Trips

There will be no refunds for all trips.

Jewish Museum: 1 hour tour - 1109 5th Avenue @ 92nd St. – Monday, July 22nd - $10 - Tour starts at 11:15 a.m. and includes roundtrip transportation. Pickups: Dreiser Loop – 9:30 a.m., Bartow 9:45 a.m. & Einstein Loop - 10:00 a.m.

The museum has an affordable Kosher meal café.

Stew Leonard’s - (2 hrs.) – Monday, July 22nd - $5 – Trip includes round trip transportation. Pick-ups: Einstein Loop 1:00 p.m., Bartow – 1:15 p.m. and Dreiser – 1:30 p.m.

Gracie Mansion 45 minute tour – Wednesday, July 24th - $6 - Tour starts at 10:00 a.m., includes roundtrip transportation. Pick-ups: Dreiser Loop – 8:30 a.m., Bartow – 8:45 a.m. & Einstein Loop – 9 a.m. SOLD OUT. WAIT LIST ONLY. Empire City Casino – Friday, July 26th - $5 – includes round trip transportation. Pick-ups: Einstein Loop - 10:00 a.m., Bartow – 10:15 a.m. & Dreiser Loop - 10:30 a.m.

Nutrition Assistance – Two Fridays a month, beginning July 26 – Someone dedicated to helping you obtain nutrition assistance will be available at our sites.

Schedule and details will be available shortly. Please call 718-320-2066 for more information.

Jersey Gardens – Monday, July 29th - $15 – trip includes roundtrip transportation. Pick-ups: Bartow – 8:00 a.m., Dreiser - 8:15 a.m. & Einstein Loop 8:30 a.m.

Discovery Times Square – 1 ½ hour presentation – Shipwreck! Pirates & Treasure – Wednesday, July 31st - $10.

Shipwreck will capture your imagination and take you on an incredible journey

through thousands of years of maritime history - Trip includes roundtrip transportation. Pick-ups: Einstein Loop – 8:30 a.m., Bartow – 8:45 a.m. & Dreiser Loop - 9:00 a.m. (12 seats available).

Senior Splash (FREE) - Tuesdays from July 30 – August 20 – JASA will provide transportation to Senior Splash at the Highbridge Pool – located @ Amsterdam Avenue & West 173rd Street in Manhattan for a senior Aquatics class from 10:00 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. Seniors will need to sign up at the pool individually.

The pool has reserved this time for senior use (ages 62 and over). Pick-ups: Dreiser Loop - 7:45 a.m., Bartow - 8:00 a.m. and Einstein Loop - 8:15 a.m. ONLY 12 seats available.

Weight Management Support Group - Next meeting Monday, July 22nd, 10:00 a.m., 2049 Bartow Ave., Room 25, facilitated by social workers.

Learn techniques and information that can help you maintain a healthy lifestyle.

Contact JASA, 718-320-2066. This will be the last meeting until September, 2013.

Caregiver Support Group - Next meeting Tuesday, August 6th, 1:00 p.m., 2049 Bartow Ave,, Room 31. Meetings for July 23 and September 3 are CANCELLED. Offers resources, as well as an atmosphere of understanding and support, whether you care for a loved one from a distance or in your home.

Facilitated by a social worker. Contact JASA, 718-320-2066.

Disability Support/Socialization Group – 1st Friday of every month, 2049 Bartow Ave., Room 25. Facilitated by a social worker. Transportation can be provided. Contact John Sullivan, 718-6712090, Ext. 2142.

Co-op City Times / July 20, 2013

WEEKLY SCHEDULE 7/22/13 – 7/28/13 Organizations

Function Type

Date & Time

Room

Yoga/Pilates

Tuesday, 7/23 – 7:00 pm

2

Aerobics Zumba

Wednesday, 7/22-7/24 7:30 pm Thursday, 7/25 – 8:00 pm

A C

Bible Study

Sunday, 7/28 – 10:00 am

2

Worship

Tuesday, 7/23 – 5:00 pm

1

Duplicate Bridge Club

Game

Wednesday, 7/24 – 1:00 pm

9

Faith @ Work Church

Bible Study Worship

Wednesday, 7/24 – 5:00 pm Sunday, 7/28 – 8:00 am

8 8, 10

Harvest Restoration Ministries

Worship Bible Study

Sunday, 7/28 – 10:00 am Wednesday, 7/24 – 6:00 pm

4&9 10

Iglesia Cristiana Marcos

Bible Study

Sunday, 7/28 – 10:00 am

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Mount Calvary Baptist Church

Bible Study

Tuesday, 7/23 – 5:30 pm

9

Meeting

Tuesday, 7/23– 6 pm

4

African -American Association Black Forum of Co-op City

Circle of Christ Church

Deeper Life Church

Weight Watchers

Baychester Library Events VISIT THE LIBRARY - A GREAT WEALTH OF INFORMATION

UPCOMING EVENTS Saturday Films - Sea Biscuit w/Jeff Bridges, 7/20, 2:00 p.m.

Saturday Films - The Young Victoria w/Emily Blunt, 7/27, 2:00 p.m.

WEEKLY EVENTS Wii Gaming - Every Monday, 3:00 p.m. (except 7/8) Toddler Time - Tales for the Teeny Tiny - Every Tuesday, 11 a.m. (except 7/30) Teens TAG - Every Tuesday, 4 p.m.

Teen Lounge - Every Wednesday, 3:00 - 4:30 p.m., (except 7/10) Chess Club - No Chess in July Teen Lounge - Every Friday, 3:00 - 4:30 p.m.

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

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

718.379.6700 FREE ADMISSION TO ALL

AARP Chapter #4997

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FYI: The amount a 65 year-old couple retiring this year needs to cover medical expenses throughout retirement is $220,000. The median percentage of people in developing countries who at times could not afford food for their families in the past year was 49%.

REMINDER: Our Holiday Luncheon is scheduled for Thursday, December12th at Marina del Rey, 12 p.m.-4:30 p.m. $75/person. Tickets are available NOW! Call Stella (718) 379-2088 or the AARP office – 718-320-1946 — speak slowly and leave your name and phone number (someone will get back to you).

NOTE: To our sick, on the mend and shut-in members, and those bereaved members, please know that you are in our prayers. Contact Frances Wilson, Good & Welfare Coordinator, 718-671-5493.

2013 TOUR ACTIVITIES July 25 – Spirit of Baltimore Cruise includes a delightful buffet luncheon and entertainment on board; followed by a stay at the Maryland Line Casino with Vegas-style machines (bonus to be announced)…$117/person…DEPAR-

TURE at 7:00 a.m. SHARP from Asch Loop in back of the library….contact Daisy, 718- 671-3241.

August 22 – 23– “Menopause” the Musical (Lancaster, PA), shopping & the Sands Casino (Bethlehem, PA) - First stop will be Rockvale Square Outlets (Lancaster, PA); hotel check-in; Buffet dinner w/the performance of “Menopause” the Musical at the Dutch Apple Dinner Theater; full American Breakfast in the hotel; enjoy a narrated Amish Farmlands tour; then to the Sands Casino, w/a casino bonus of $30 in free slot play + $5 food coupon; depart for home in the late afternoon…$220 per person/double; $275 single; $216 per person triple; Travel insurance available - $21/person…SEATS AVAILABLE; contact Jean, 718-379-3742.

December 30- January 1, 2014 – New Year’s Eve Celebration – trip includes Deluxe Motor Coach transportation, entertainment, food and hotel accommodations at the Desmond Hotel (Malvern, PA) – additional information re: itinerary and cost of trip to follow…

—Delores Debnam

Sunday, August 18th – Woodlock Pines – Poconos. Price per person is $78 which includes a smorgasbord luncheon, entertainment, Bingo, swimming, boat rides, and overview by sky tram of the area, shopping at the country store, and gift shop and other activities on your own plus transportation included.

Upon arrival, enjoy a complimentary coffee tea and baked goods. For lunch, enjoy an array of hot and cold selections of Alaskan king crab legs, fresh jumbo shrimps, smoked salmon, bruschetta, peppers stuffed with multigrain salad, chilled asparagus in a dill mustard sauce, marinated artichoke salad, Tuscan chicken, teriyaki steak tips with fried rice and dessert, etc.

You can make two deposits of $39 each or any amount you wish to secure your reservation. All balances or full payments are due by August 12th.

Saturday, September 12th, our annual raffle luncheon at the Sea Shore Restaurant. Price per person is $48.

Details will be on our next article.

For the above trip, please call Mildred – 718-320-0288, Loretta – 718-671-2958 or Lydia – 718-671-3005. Please call Loretta for memorial cards Monday thru Saturday, 9 a.m. – to noon and 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Remember the homebound and in nursing homes, give them a call. Good health and healings are wished to all.

—Lydia Ruas

We are open 2 days a week, Monday and Thursday. Monday, 9:00 - 11:00 a.m.

Thursday, 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.

We are now selling jewelry, many choices of necklaces and earrings and bracelets. Our soft covered books are 25¢

each or 5 for $1, hard covered books are 50¢ each. There is also a small selection of canes for $5, walkers for $10, one shower chair for $20, a fairly new wheelchair for $50.

—Arlene Rodriquez

Wednesday, July 24—Bingo game in Room 39. Admission is $2. For members only. Refreshments served. Time: 1:30 p.m.

Tuesday, July 30—Going to Mt. Airy Casino in the Poconos. Price is $33.

Rebate is $25 slot play and $10 towards food. Pick-up time is 8:30 a.m. at our 3 usual bus stops—Einstein Loop, Asch Loop (back of library) and Dreiser Loop.

Thursday, August 15—For members only. Going to Crab Shanty. Price is $20 for members, and $25 for non-members.

Time is 1 p.m. Menu: Soup or salad, broiled or steamed lobster, broiled or fried shrimps, or filet of Sole, BBQ chicken with ribs, chicken parmigiana, and Snow Crab legs. Dessert, soda, coffee and tea.

Thursday, October 17—Going to the

Brentwood in New Jersey. Name of Show is SHUT UP, SIT DOWN AND EAT. Price, $69. Menu: Pasta with vodka sauce, salad, eye round roast beef, fish with lemon sauce. Dessert, coffee, tea and soda, also offer complimentary drink, wine or beer.

Just a note to let you know that Loretta Paul is in hospital. Goose Island would like to thank all our friends and members who came on the trip to Brauhaus. The weather was beautiful and food was delicious. We must thank Craig for a smooth trip. For more information, call 718-3799613. Ask for Ann or Mary or come to 135 Einstein Loop, Room 39, Monday – Thursday, 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. or call Ann, 347-267-4751, or Mary, 379-4899.

GOOD HEALTH TO ALL. —Mary Pilla

Einstein Cancer Fund

Handicapped Adults Association Goose Island Senior Citizens

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Co-op City Times / July 20, 2013

Reflections

by Rabbi Solomon I. Berl Spiritual Leader of Young Israel Synagogue Once a boy was taking his girlfriend home after a date. She was a nurse and lived in the nurses’ home near the hospital. As they were saying goodnight, the boy heard the screaming siren warning of an approaching ambulance as it swung into the hospital emergency driveway. He turned to the nurse and said, “I hate that sound, it always tells me a tragedy has just taken place; it reminds me of suffering, and I just can’t bear to hear it.”

The nurse replied, “I’m not hardhearted either, but I like that sound.

You see, it really means that someone is being brought from a place where he cannot be cared for properly to a place

where he can have the best of care. It means help is on the way and where there is help, there is hope. That is why I like the sound of the ambulance siren.”

The sound of alarms should not frighten us, but rather should inspire us, for they indicate people are mobilizing to help. When we hear the sudden noises that are designed to arouse us, they tell us that there is a genuine care and concern for the welfare of those in distress and those exposed to danger.

When we know help is coming, we reaffirm our hope in the future for when there is hope and help, then there is surely a future.

Young Israel of Co-op City

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

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

On Friday evening, Sabbath services begin at 7 p.m. Saturday morning serv-

ices start at 9 a.m. Rabbi Berl delivers his sermon at l0:30 a.m.

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

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

Shalom to all.

Chavurah, Temple Beth-El of Co- op City will be celebrating the High Holidays in Dreiser community Center this year for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur.

Tickets will be available to the community and we are looking forward to celebrating the High Holidays in the community as we have done for 40 years.

More information for obtaining tickets will be forthcoming, and are available to the unaffiliated also.

We will have Erev Rosh Hashanah, Rosh Hashanah Morning services, and Kol Nidre, Yiskor and services all day on Yom Kippur until the blowing of the shofar at the end of the Neliah service.

There will be 2 Yiskor services open to the community also.

We look forward to having you welcome the New Year 5774 with us.

I may be contacted by email: Rabbi DennisTobin@aol.com; and/or by phone, 718-671-9719 —Rabbi Dennis Tobin

Temple Beth El of Co-op City

If you see something, say something!

Co-op City Department of Public Safety (718) 671-3050 • www.ccpd.us

Castle Hill Funeral Directors, Inc. George Farr - Funeral Director

“The Bronx Jewish Community Memorial Chapel”

(718) 828-9222

SHALOM Jewish Funeral Home, Inc. (718) 828-1700

1528 Castle Hill Avenue Bronx, New York 10462 Keeping Tradition Under Rabbinical Supervision Services from Our Chapel, Graveside or Synagogue Parking Facilities • Pre-Arrangements

Traditional Synagogue of Co-op City

The Traditional Synagogue of Co-op City, Young Israel of Baychester, Section 5 (new address) at Bldg. 27B at 120 Erdman Place (behind the lobby), welcomes you to pray with them. Tel. for the Shule (same old number) 1-718-3796920.

Note: Office hours are on Thursday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and on Sunday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Candle lighting on Friday, July 26, is before 8:06 p.m. Shabbat ends today, Saturday, July 27, at 9:06 p.m.

S.O.S. Urgent! Calling all Jewish men to make a Minyon. Men you are needed for a Minyon. A Minyon is the number of men needed to read the Torah.

The important number needed is 10.

Please be counted as part of the 10 men and make the Minyon. You will be doing a Mitzvah (a good deed). Thank you!

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

Coming Event: Sunday, July 21, at 1:00 p.m.– The Synagogue sponsors a great afternoon of Bingo and Friendship. The cost of $3 per person includes admission, refreshments

and snacks.

Good and Welfare: It is with a huge amount of sadness that I report the passing of Esther Waxman. Never before have I known such a vivacious, wonderful mother and powerful business savvy woman. She was always involved on the Board of the Synagogue and the Sisterhood. We will always remember this beautiful nonagenarian (90 year old) Square Dancing Lady.

Mazel Tov to Bruce and Edie on the graduation of grand-daughter, Chaya Gitelson, to middle school.

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

For more information, you can call Mimi at 1-347-427-4526. We can accommodate you.

If you are feeling under the weather, we wish you all a speedy, painless and complete recovery in double quick time.

Your help is always appreciated.

Thank you.

Shalom!

—Miriam Evelyn Berlofsky

This organization cannot work without the participation of the cooperators of Building 30 A&B. I know that we can help each other.

Have a safe and healthy summer.

Election results: Pres. Linda Werner, Vice Pres. Carlos Moray, Sect. Miriam E. Berlofsky and Treas. Arlene Tupe.

Congratulations and wishing all a good successful year.

Coming Events: The next meeting of the Association, Wednesday, September 18 at 7:00 p.m.

Pokeno is Friday, September 20. We meet in the Association Room on the “B”

side of the building. The doors open at 7:30 p.m. Bring your nickels and have some fun.

Snacks are served.

Crochet class is always on Wednesday afternoons. The class starts at 1:00 p.m. and ends at 3:00 p.m. We meet at the Building 30 Association room on the “B” side.

Classes begin on Wednesday, September 18. See you then!

Good & Welfare: Speedy get well wishes to all who are under the weather. If you are celebrating a special occasion, an anniversary or a birthday, we hope that you enjoy your day.

See you soon. —Miriam E. Berlofsky

Building 30 Association

Co-op City Jewish Community Council

The Co-op City Jewish Community Council is scheduling a trip to the Tenement Museum on the Lower East Side for Tuesday, August 6. We will be picked up at 1 p.m. in front of the hardware store for a 2 p.m. guided tour of the apartment of sweatshop workers at the turn of the century. The museum is an intriguing glimpse into the past of so many of us whose forbearers came to the US at the

turn of the last century and lived in this teeming, lively neighborhood. We should be back in Co-op City before 5 p.m. Please be prepared to climb two flights of stairs! The cost per person is $5, and you can reserve a seat by calling Lynn at the Council office (718-320-1234) or coming into Room 18 of the Dreiser Community Center any week day EXCEPT Thursday.

—Lynn Levine

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Faith In God Church & Bible Institute

Rev. Dr. Gladys R. Little, Apostle, and Pastor & Evangelist Vernon Little greet everyone in the name of Jesus, that name which is above every name. We want you to know that you are welcome in this house of the Lord! It is His house by ownership: it is our house by stewardship: and it can be your house by membership; so come on in and join with us. May God bless you in this house!

How can we be the strong person that God meant for us to be? Only by putting ourselves in God’s hands and asking Him to make us that way through His power and enablement. True strength is the power of God in the soul. Let’s go into

scripture to support this 1 Corinthians 16:9-13 says: 9 For a great and effective door has opened to me, and there are many adversaries.

10 And if Timothy comes, see that he may be with you without fear; for he does the work of the Lord, as I also do.

11 Therefore let no one despise him.

But send him on his journey in peace, that he may come to me; for I am waiting for him with the brethren.

12 Now concerning our brother Apollos, I strongly urged him to come to you with the brethren, but he was quite unwilling to come at this time; however, he will come when he has a convenient

time.

13 Watch, stand fast in the faith, be brave, be strong.

Invitations: Our Sweet Hour of Prayer will be today at 3 p.m. Sunday School is at 10 a.m. Our Sunday Morning Worship Service is at 11 a.m. Every 3rd Sunday following the morning worship, we serve Holy Communion.

Number eight (#8) represents New Beginnings. This coming September 8, at 5 p.m. will represent a Jesus New Beginning Talent Night at Faith In God Church. God has given everyone some kind of talent, so come out and let God use you and make you a blessing for His

glory.

I want to accomplish two missions for the glory of God at this time. On December 8, at 5 p.m. will be the beginning of a Holy Spirit End of the Year Blessing Night at Faith In God Church.

Please save these two dates. Both will be on a Sunday this year, and every 2nd Sunday in September and December thereafter.

We are located at 171 Dreiser Loop in Section 1. Our phone #’s are (347) 2764925 & (718) 671-3627. If you will, go to www.datpiff.com and listen to and download ‘The Chance To Tell You’ by Vernon Little. Jesus loves you, and so do we.

—Apostle Gladys R. Little

The Pentecostal Tabernacle invites everyone to join in worship service every Sunday morning at 120 Benchley Pl., Building 24 (street level) SUNDAY: Sunday School for all age group begins at 10:30 a.m. worship service starts at 11:30 a.m.- 2 p.m.

WEDNESDAY: Prayer and fasting service will be held every Wednesday morning beginning at 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Bible study and prayer meeting will also be held at 7:30 p.m. every Wednesday evening.

FRIDAY: Youth service will be held at 7:30 p.m.

FOCUS: The church is a privileged people who have been buried and raised in Christ, which enables them to walk in the light of His love, forgiveness and redemption.

As ye therefore received Christ Jesus

the Lord, so walk ye in him.

(Colossians 2: 6) What a powerful confession for an individual to recognize the Lordship of our savior Jesus Christ, and to be able to share the privileges pre-destined for those who love Him and walk in His ways. Apostle Paul in his letter to the Colossians wanted to share some important characteristics that distinguish a follower of Christ. What exactly are those characteristics? We would have to examine the scriptures to further authenticate and understand what Paul wanted to nurture them in recognizing.

In Colossians 2:7, he states, “Those who live in Christ are “rooted” in him, they are also “built up in him,” meaning it is a continual process where one grows in Gods grace. They are established and strengthen in faith because faith makes

things move. The results of trusting an unseen God benefits the believer greatly in which they abound with thanksgiving, they overflow with thankfulness because God always remains true. The Apostle Paul stressed the importance of avoiding false teaching that could steer the believers to incorporate poor philosophy and ultimately rob them of their joy in Christ. Colossians 2:8 reads, “Beware lest any man spoil you through philosophy and vain deceit, after tradition of men, after the rudiments of the world, and not after Christ.” Now because we are embracing the fullness of Christ, we recognize that God is a reality.

Thus now we possess the spiritual completeness all humans are able to obtain, not needing to adapt teachings that are not spirit led. In Christ, we have

a new birth. The Old Testament sign of a new life was the covenant of circumcision. The New Testament identifies the believer by baptism as the saving work of Christ, specifically by his death, burial and resurrection.

The Apostle Paul reflects that one did not have to add man-made obligations to the victory of Christ. Jesus death on the cross gave all people freedom to live above sin. Christ is all sufficient and offers mankind an opportunity to enjoy life with him. Therefore wisdom that reigns within us is because we have a reason, hope and trust in our walk in Christ. And when the Lord blesses us we must worship and praise Him more and give thanks every day.

For further information, call 718324-0334.

—Rev. R. Sibblies

Pentecostal Tabernacle

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