Co-op City Times 07/27/13

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Vol. 48 No. 30

Saturday, July 27, 2013

State HCR taking comments from shareholders on proposed 1% carrying charge increase until September 3

BY ROZAAN BOONE

Shareholders have until Tuesday, September 3, 2013, to send written comments to the New York State Homes and Community Renewal (HCR) about the proposed 1% carrying charge increase scheduled to become effective on October 1, 2013, to be followed by no additional increases through March 31, 2015.

Riverbay’s Finance Director Peter Merola notified Riverbay’s executive management on Tuesday afternoon that HCR, the state supervisory agency for Mitchell-Lama developments such as Co-op City, had informed him that they are close to finalizing their review of Riverbay’s budget and that so far, pending comments from shareholders, they agree with Riverbay’s application for a 1% increase.

“I am very pleased that DHCR has preliminarily agreed with the two year budget that Riverbay submitted to them which includes only a one time 1% carrying charge increase during this next two

year period,” said Merola. “All of the hard work over the past several years to obtain the HUD guaranteed mortgage is already paying off, as demonstrated with such a small increase. And with over $60 million in Reserves being held by Wells Fargo, repairs to the infrastructure of Co-op City will be able to continue.”

In Riverbay’s application for the carrying charge increase published on pages 14 of this issue of the Co-op City Times, item # 5 (Need) states, “The increase in carrying charge is needed due to a shortfall in funding for reserve for replacement projects.”

“There were certain projects – Power Plant Water Treatment, Power Plant Boilers, Smoke Detectors/GFI outlets, and Lobby Entrances – these are projects that HUD (and Riverbay) wants to see done and that they allotted money for in the Reserves, however, based on current estimated costs, we felt that we needed additional monies to complete these projects,”

Call box leads to quick arrest for robbery assault

BY BILL STUTTIG An emergency call box at the rear of Building 3 was used by a woman late last Saturday night after she was reportedly assaulted and robbed by a male acquaintance in that location. Her call led to the arrest of her assailant just minutes later, Public Safety reported this week Lt. Chris Bulat, the tour commander that evening, said the call came in just minutes before midnight Saturday night. Bulat reported that a woman in

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distress reported that an acquaintance had assaulted her and snatched her purse before fleeing the area. The dispatcher who received that call from the call box was able to get from the victim the direction in which her assailant fled allowing responding units to immediately set up a perimeter around the vicinity, closing off all possible escape routes, according to Lt. Bulat.

One of the units in the area saw a

STATE OF NEW YORK DIVISION OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY RENEWAL In The Matter of the Application of

RIVERBAY CORPORATION NOTICE for an increase in the maximum average monthly room carrying charges pursuant to the provisions of the Private Housing Finance Law as amended.

TO ALL COOPERATORS OF CO-OP CITY:

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the annexed application has been submitted to the Commissioner of Housing and Community Renewal for an order to increase the maximum average monthly room carrying charge, including utilities, as follows:

Effective October 1, 2013, an increase of one percent (1%) of the monthly carrying charge in effect for the month preceding the effective date of the Commisioner’s Order.

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE, that by direction of the Commissioner of Housing and Community Renewal, you may comment in writing on the proposed carrying charge increase. An opportunity to submit written statements is afforded so that cooperators may comment on the allegations and figures contained in the application. The Commissioner may fix carrying charges, appliance and parking charges so as to secure, together with all other income of the company, sufficient income for it to meet, within reasonable limits, all necessary payments to be made by the company.

The financial reports of Riverbay Corporation are available for inspection by cooperators at: Riverbay Corporation Administrative Offices 2049 Bartow Avenue Bronx, New York 10475

Comments in writing on the proposed increase may be served by mail to Geroge Chan, New York State Division of Housing and Community Renewal, the Housing Management Bureau, 25 Beaver Street, New York, N. Y. 10004 on or before September 3, 2013.

A Conference has been scheduled for September 12, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. at Riverbay Corporation, Auditorium “A”, 177 Dreiser Loop, Bronx, N.Y. 10475, at which cooperators, their representatives, and representatives of the housing company may meet with DHCR staff to discuss the proposed carrying charge increase and budget for Riverbay Corporation.

Yours truly, Jeffrey Buss Smith, Buss & Jacobs, LLP General Counsel

As 150 residents rally, MTA promises a detailed study of Co-op City’s bus service

contract for an additional 12 month period.”

Damico added: “The Commissioner has prescribed an increment of 1.9% in the management agent base rate fee for the period commencing July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014. Accordingly with respect to your specific development, the total maximum compensation would be $168,968.54 per month.”

Last year, the state agency recommended an incremental increase of 2.6% in the base rate fee for MSI, following its

In the same week when approximately 150 Co-op City residents rallied boisterously outside MTA headquarters while a handful got to testify directly to the MTA Board, the MTA formerly announced that as part of the 2014 -2017 financial plan, it will immediately undertake a detailed evaluation of Co-op City’s existing bus service to determine where improvements, if any, should be made.

As part of a formal announcement made on July 22nd, two days before the MTA official Board meeting and the rally of Co-op City residents, the MTA released as part of its financial plans, the following

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HCR approves contract extension for Co-op City management company

BY ROZAAN BOONE The New York State Division of Homes and Community Renewal (HCR), recently informed the Riverbay Board President that the agency has determined that Co-op City’s Managing Agent, Marion Scott Real Estate, Inc., “performed satisfactorily” during the past contract period which ended on June 30, 2013.

The written notification was dated July 6, 2013 and signed by Robert Damico, Director of the Housing Management Bureau at HCR. It further stated that the agency “would approve an extension of the

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BY BILL STUTTIG

Approximately 150 Co-op City residents, equipped with signs and slogans, rallied outside MTA headquarters Wednesday, urging the agency to restore adequate bus service to their community.

Photo by Bill Stuttig

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said Merola. “Thus, since the Reserves are already funded, Riverbay needs to make up this shortfall, and that’s done via the carrying charge increase.”

In addition to soliciting comments from shareholders on the carrying charge increase, HCR has also scheduled a conference to be held on Thursday, September 12, at 7 p.m. in the Dreiser Auditorium, so that shareholders, their representatives and representatives of the housing company may meet with HCR staff to discuss the proposed carrying charge increase and budget for the Riverbay Corporation.

The rent conference follows Riverbay’s application for an increase in the maximum average monthly room carrying charge, which includes utilities.

The application asks for a 1% increase effective October 1, 2013, to be followed by zero percent increase next year.

Presently, the average carrying charge in Co-op City is $205.06 per room, and the proposed 1% increase would raise this figure by $2.05 to an average $207.11 per room in apartments as of October 1, 2013.

Co-op City’s shareholders can submit written statements to comment on figures contained in the Riverbay application for a

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carrying charge increase. The audited Financial Reports of Riverbay Corporation was published in the August 25, 2012 issue of the Co-op City Times and they are also available for inspection by cooperators or their representatives at their respective CSO office or at the Riverbay administrative offices, 2049 Bartow Avenue. In addition, the notice of the increase will be posted in each building lobby and in the townhouse bulletin boards.

The postmark deadline for cooperator comment to HCR is on or before Tuesday, September 6, 2013. They should be mailed to George Chan, New York State Division of Housing and Community Renewal, Housing Management Bureau, 25 Beaver Street – 6th Floor, New York, N.Y. 10004.

As stated in the notice to all cooperators of Riverbay Corporation on page 1 and repeated on pages 14 & 15 of this week’s paper, it is customary for comments submitted by shareholders to be reviewed by HCR accountants, attorneys and housing management representatives.

“After receipt of comments, additional analysis may be made of financial aspects of housing company operations and the financial schedules may be revised in light of information

obtained,” the notice states.

The notice to shareholders further states that after reviewing cooperators’ comments, HCR staff will then make recommendations to the Commissioner regarding the carrying charge increase and the Commissioner, who has the power pursuant to provisions of the Private Housing Finance Law to fix carrying charges, appliance and parking charges, will make the final determination as to whether or not an increase is necessary and, if so, the amount required.

At its March 13th meeting, the Riverbay Board of Directors approved budgets for the next two fiscal years, 2013/2014 and 2014/2015, which include a 1% carrying charge increase over the span of the two fiscal years and which is to become effective on October 1, 2013.

Resolution 13-20, which was submitted

by First Vice President Khalil AbdulWahhab, and seconded by Director Othelia Jones, was also approved by Directors Eleanor Bailey, Bernard Cylich, Leah Graham, Tony Illis, Andrea Leslie, Evelyn Santiago, Raymond Tirado and Evelyn Turner. Board Director Daryl Johnson voted against the resolution, Director Francine Jones

abstained and Directors Helen Atkins, Calvin Owens and Al Shapiro were absent.

In determining the amount of the carrying charge increase, the HCR Commissioner will consider “the extent to which the present carrying charges are sufficient to enable the housing company to meet its necessary expenditures, the vacancy rate, the size of the waiting list, the economic impact the carrying charge increase would have on the residents and the market demand for apartments in the housing development.”

Once the HCR Commissioner makes a decision on the amount of the increase, each cooperator will receive a copy of the Commissioner’s determination in the form of a Carrying Charge Order, which will state the amount of the carrying charge increase, if any, and the Commissioner’s basis for the decision.

The last mandated carrying charge increase ordered by DHCR was a two 3% increases in September, 2011 which were implemented on October 1, 2011 after a conference was held in the Dreiser Auditorium where cooperators were given an opportunity to comment. The second 3% increase went into effect on October 1, 2012.

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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, next 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.

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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 Coop 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.

National Night Out in Co-op City Aug. 6

The annual National Night Out activities will be held in Co-op City on Tuesday, August 6, from 6-9 p.m. on the Section 1 Greenway. Bring your chairs and let’s join forces to eliminate crime in our community.

In addition to several activities geared towards promoting safety and ensuring the security of residents, participants will enjoy a “Movie Under the Stars.” Once again this year, Assemblyman Michael Benedetto is joining with the Riverbay Fund to present “The Avengers.” Bring the children and enjoy the show.

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Five graduates receive scholarships from the Retirees of Drieser Loop

On Wednesday, June 19, President Virginia Stewart, and members of the Retirees of Dreiser Loop, Inc. celebrated their 41st Annual luncheon at the Marina Del Rey on East Tremont Ave. and presented 5 graduates with $1000 scholarship awards. Each year, it is customary for the organization to present scholarBrianna Sanders ship awards to 5 outstanding youth whose grandparents are members of the Retirees.

This year, because only 3 applications were received, the organization reached out to Harry S. Truman High School and asked them to identify 2 graduates who were most academically improved through the school year. As in the past, the scholarships are jointly sponsored by the Retirees, Granby’s Funeral Service, Inc., and McCall’s Bronxwood Funeral Home, Inc. A heartfelt thanks for their continued commitment to students that overcome obstacles and pursue personal advancement through education.

The scholarship winners were required to submit a short biography, school grades and a brief review of their involvement in community service. The applications were reviewed and winners were chosen by the Scholarship Committee comprising of Jo Ann Harris, Chairperson; Lois Scott, Eleanor Donnley, Hattie Overman and Ellie J. Acker.

The recipients, Brianna Sanders, Ebony Nicole Pitts, Brittany Morris, Cynthia Placido and Gabriel Ramos, present a diverse path of careers.

Brianna Sanders is a student at St. Catherine’s Academy in the Bronx.

She is involved in many school activities which include being a member of the Amnesty Cynthia Placido International Club that helps to free innocent people from

prisons around the world and help very successful in raise money for all the children and attending any school families involved in Sandy Hook. selected. Brittany is Brianna has put forth genuine effort the granddaughter of to achieve the high academic stanMarie Williams. dards she sets for herself which has Cynthia Placido resulted in her being awarded first attends Harry S. and second honors since she entered Truman High School. high school. She wants to study She admits that school chemistry when she goes to college. was not a priority for Her interest comes as a result of her her before senior year love of math and science, her two and she was absent strongest subjects. She plans to Brittany Morris too often. During senattend either Pace or St. John University. ior year, however, a light bulb went off for Brianna is the granddaughter of Dolores her and she embarked upon a serious misSanders. sion to graduate.

Ebony Nicole Pitts attends school in Under her counselor’s guidance, she the town of Parlin, New Jersey and is the did PM school, rarely missing a day. She captain of the Platinum Soundz Step completed some enormous independent Team which won the state championship studies projects that many of other stufor the past 3 years. She was inducted dents chose not to do. She participated into the Spanish Honor in after school and SaturSociety, National Honor day hours as well. Her Society and Peer leadership. dedication, commitment This fall, she will be attendand hard work earned her ing Temple Uni-versity a chance to attend a where she will pursue a CUNY college in the fall Bachelors and Masters where she plans to study Degree in Business psychology.

Management.

Gabriel Ramos attends Ebony is the granddaughHarry S. Truman High ter of Dolores Sanders.

School. Gabriel fell into a Brittany Morris is a stupattern of cutting classes dent at Half Hollow Hills and poor performance for West High School. She lives Ebony Nicole Pitts the first two years at school. in Wheatley Heights, New However by junior year, York where she has been a relentless volafter repeated interventions, he made the unteer in several organizations. Brittany decision to start fresh, and graduate on time. states that since 9th grade she has worked He worked extremely hard, taking on as with the Town of Babylon’s teen offenders many extra credits as possible, and subseYouth Court; help out at the Mercy House quently became the “star” pupil for several on Long Island where families are fed on of his teachers. Gabriel has been accepted Thanksgiving; is a part of the United Way into the New York City College of Long Island Dreams Advisory Technology where Board where scholarship money he will study to is given to those in need and become a computworks with the Unique All Stars, er engineer. He has a non-profit organization that already committed helps young underprivileged athto attending in letes. She has received the 2012 September. He is Bronze level Presidents’ Volunalso currently raisteer Service Award and the 2012 ing funds for a Gold Award. This year, Brittany planned school trip won first place in the local level to South Africa oratorical competition and first with one of the place on the regional. Brittany Gabriel Ramos Global History teahas not chosen a college as yet, chers and several but with a GPA score of 4.0, she will be other students.

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male matching the description of the suspect running in the vicinity of Garage 1. Several units quickly converged on the area and the man, a non Co-op City resident, was arrested without incident and charged with robbery, assault and possession of stolen property, according to Public Safety.

Bulat said that the victim, when interviewed, said she realized minutes before that the argument that she was having with her acquaintance might escalate into violence so she said she made sure she stayed in the immediate vicinity of the emergency call box.

Bulat added that the victim did have bruising and swelling on her left arm

and an ambulance was called for her. A New York City EMS unit arrived and evaluated her condition. The victim then refused further medical attention.

Lt. Bulat, a regular evening shift tour commander added, “The emergency call boxes placed throughout the community are utilized several times a day and all calls activated from the call boxes are investigated, even if no one speaks. In this incident, the emergency response call box was crucial in the apprehension of a suspect in a violent crime.”

Rick Schmidt, Riverbay’s Technical Services Manager, said the call box installation and activation has been

ongoing over the last three years, beginning in the Fall of 2010, and as of now, 24 of these devices — which allow shareholders to contact the Public Safety dispatcher instantaneously from specific locations on the grounds — are in operation throughout the community.

Four more have been added in 2013, Schmidt said.

Chief Frank Apollo, Commanding Officer of the Public Safety Department, said: “The emergency call boxes which have been placed throughout the community over the last few years have been tremendously helpful to this department in allowing us to respond to a specific location where

crime or just suspicious activity has been spotted by any passerby. In this case, without the presence of the call box, the suspect would have likely fled out of the community before apprehension. But more important than that is the fact that the victim very likely halted an assault against her by activating the call box and causing her attacker to flee rather than continue the assault.

This department has the gratitude of Management, particularly Herb Freedman and Vernon Cooper, as well as the Board of Directors for having the boxes installed over the last few years. They help us keep the community safer on an almost daily basis.”

approval of the management contract for Co-op City.

Damico further stated: “Please note that the managing agent fee cited above is the maximum HCR will approve. As always, a lesser fee as negotiated by the owner will be permitted.”

“Marion Scott Real Estate, Inc. appreciates the vote of confidence from the state in approving a management contract renewal,” said Herbert Freedman, Principal of Marion Scott Real Estate, Inc. “We are proud of what we have been able to accomplish for the people of Co-op City and the state, HUD and Wells Fargo approval of our 1% carrying charge thru 3/31/2015 is proof positive of the value of the HUD/FHA loan we were able to obtain. By the way, Co-op City is the only cooperative or condominium in the United States which has been able to obtain this kind of 35 year loan under 3%.”

Since 1999, Marion Scott Real Estate Inc. has been the managing agent of Co-op City. The company has overseen numerous major capital improvement projects during this time, and significantly, in November, 2012, working closely with Wells Fargo, was able to secure an historic $621M mortgage refinancing with an interest rate of 2.9%, insured under HUD’s 223(f) program, which prior to Co-op City’s interest was only open to rentals, not condos and cooperatives like Co-op City.

After more than 3 years of intensive negotiations, however, between officials at HUD and Wells Fargo and Riverbay’s Management, primarily led by Freedman, the 223(f) program was finally opened up to allow Co-op City to file an application and qualify for a low-interest loan insured by the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) and the City and State of New York.

“After three and one-half years, it is an enormous relief to accomplish the first-inthe-nation 223(f) closing of a mortgage for a cooperative development,” Freedman told the Co-op City Times after the signing of the loan documents on November 28, 2012. “We believe that Co-op City’s ability to take advantage of a low interest rate environment should help us to continue to make the necessary repairs to the infrastructure and needed repairs in Co-op City, which is 45 years old and has enormous needs. We can do it now without relying only on cooperator dollars.”

A partial listing of some of the numerous capital improvement projects that MSI has overseen in Co-op City since 1999

which have been completed, and some of which are in process with architects and engineers developing scope and bid documents prior to obtaining bids and proposals, are the reconstruction of the community’s eight garages, repair of all balconies, replacement of all windows and terrace doors in residential buildings, restoration of both the Section 1 and Section 5 greenways, roof replacement on a majority of the community’s buildings with others currently in progress, and the rebuilding of the Riverbay Power Plant into a upgraded co-generation plant, as well as continuing replacement of 40-plus year old equipment. In addition, Public Safety’s technology and cameras were significantly enhanced through a new digital command center and the installation of additional cameras and call boxes throughout the complex, all lighting in public areas was replaced with energy efficient, cost saving fixtures, and a central garbage treatment facility was built to bring trash from the community’s homes as efficiently as possible on a daily basis. MSI also oversaw the final stages of the Ric-Wil in Section 5, the elevator modernization program, replacement of the ash cart room floors, building of a Central Storage area, upgrade of playgrounds, building of a water treatment facility and keyless entry for lobbies.

Most of these completed or nearly completed projects were made possible by the successfully refinanced mortgage in 2004, and in 2011 with New York Community Bank, negotiated jointly by Management and the respective Riverbay’s Board leadership at the time, while some newer projects are either budgeted for in the recent mortgage refinancing with Wells Fargo, secured by HUD, the City and State of New York, or will be covered by the 1% increase in carrying charge that Riverbay has applied to HCR for and which is slated to become effective on October 1, 2013.

“I am pleased that HCR has shown the same confidence in our management company as I,” said Riverbay Board President Bill Gordon. “I have also asked HUD to perform an assessment of our Management and oversight of the multifamily housing projects. In addition, I am working with First Vice President Khalil AbdulWahhab on an appropriate evaluation review form of our management company that will then be submitted to the Board for consideration. The collective Board will then determine the future of Marion Scott

Real Estate in Co-op City based on a comprehensive evaluation.”

Riverbay First Vice President Khalil Abdul-Wahhab said: “I think this is welldeserved. I think that the quality, operations and maintenance of the facility is in reasonably good shape. My son, who grew up in Co-op City, recently visited from the West Coast and he was extremely impressed with the changes and improvements to our grounds and buildings. We are going to evaluate Marion Scott, but extending the contract makes good sense.

I congratulate them.”

“While I will admit that significant improvements have been made to our development since Marion Scott Real

Estate came on board in the late 1990’s, I have repeatedly said that they need to address the quality of services provided to the people who live in this commu-nity,” said Second Vice President Tony Illis. “I am confident that with so many different agencies overlooking our finances with the recently completed HUD guaranteed mortgage refinancing that our finances may very well be in order but what about services to the cooperators? An evaluation of Marion Scott’s performance in this and other service-related areas, I believe, is absolutely necessary so that changes and improvements can be made going forward. I look forward to our evaluation of MSI and our General Counsel.”

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Preparing for power shedding events

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As you are aware, the summer’s hot weather puts added pressure on the National Grid strained by the extensive use of air conditioners as New Yorkers try to keep cool. Even though here at Co-op City shareholders have their own cogeneration plant which provides for all of the energy needs of the 15,000 plus households within the complex, it is still very important for residents to conserve as much as possible.

From time to time, we issue advisories on the Riverbay crawler and tickler giving cooperators conservation and health tips, emphasizing the importance of keeping your drapes closed during the hours when the temperatures are at their highest which is usually around midday, keeping your windows closed in order to keep the cool air inside of your apartment and reduce the risk of condensation which could cause damage within the apartment; and turning off lights and appliances not in use and especially when you are leaving your apartment. While these are just some of the tips that we disseminate to residents, there are many more that can be found online and on the crawler and tickler.

During extreme hot temperatures, the very young, seniors and those with respiratory conditions are especially at risk. It is very important to stay indoors until sundown, if possible, and to drink plenty of liquids. If you must venture outdoors, do so cautiously.

Because of last week’s heat wave, the Riverbay Power Plant was asked by Con Ed to participate in load shedding events throughout the week between the hours of 5-10 p.m. During these events in Co-op City, Riverbay takes steps to reduce electrical usage including reducing the lighting in the community’s 8 garages, and closing the laundry rooms, while still providing enough electricity to handle the community’s needs, and exporting a minimum of

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6000kw to the Con Ed grid, sufficient to power an additional 2,000 homes.

As the summer’s heat progresses, we expect to be called for more of these load shedding events, some of which, as was the case last week, may be precautionary while others may be all out emergencies.

Some of these power shedding tests will take place with 24-hour notice in which case cooperators will be notified of outages and closures in advance, some occur with only 2-hour notice in which case Public Safety officers and porters will respond to the laundry rooms and secure them.

These power shedding events may seem inconvenient, but the goal is to avoid the major inconvenience of a full scale grid-wide blackout. Last week, Co-op City was fortunate not to be affected by any brownouts or blackout while at least 4,000 Con Ed customers in the Eastchester section of the Bronx suffered a blackout.

Mattress Disposal The City of New York requires all discarded mattresses and box springs to be fully covered in a sealed plastic bag for disposal and collection. This rule is to help prevent an increase in bed bug activity.

Under the rule, failure to place a mattress or box spring in a proper bag will result in a $100 fine imposed by the city. Co-op City residents who violate this rule may be subject to a Community Complaint with related fines and legal fees. Covered items should be brought to the basement or placed on the dumpster pads for proper trash removal.

Plastic bags to cover mattresses and

box springs are available at department stores, home improvement centers and large moving companies. They can also be purchased online.

Additionally, if any shareholder suspects that they may have a bed bug infestation, they are urged to contact their CSO immediately so that Riverbay can make arrangements to have the apartment inspected, and if there is an infestation, to treat the problem expeditiously.

Exceptions to No-Dog Policy Riverbay has historically been a nopets housing complex. However, the law requires that Riverbay make an exception to that policy for persons with disabilities. The human rights laws impose heavy fines and penalties against housing providers who fail to make exceptions when required.

The federal, state and local governments each have an enforcement agency dedicated to enforcing the human rights laws, all of which have pushed Riverbay to permit more animals. The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) enforces the Fair Housing Act on the federal level, the New York State Division of Human Rights enforces the New York State Human Rights Act, and the New York City Commission on Human Rights enforces the New York City Human Rights Law.

It is also well-established that animals can help persons with all sorts of disabilities. While the idea of a service dog for a blind person is familiar to many people, animals help with other disabilities too. An animal might assist with hearing for someone who was deaf or whose hearing was limited. Animals can also help with psychiatric or emotional disabilities. For example, many veterans have found animals helpful in treating post-traumatic stress disorder and other combat-related conditions.

There are rules governing the conduct and type of animals permitted at Riverbay. Animals must behave appropriately; dogs that bite, scratch, or make unreasonable noise must be controlled or removed. Owners must keep animals on leash or in a carrier when outside of the apartment, and must clean up after them. All animals must be spayed or neutered, and shots and licenses must be kept current.

It is Riverbay’s policy to fully accommodate all residents and shareholders with disabilities. If a person has a disability that requires treatment, including a service animal, he or she should visit or call their Cooperator Services Office (CSO) to request an application package. If assistance is needed, please contact Reasonable Accommodation Coordinator Jameelah Ricks at (718) 320-3300, Ext. 3329.

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Service Dogs Cooperator Rules And Regulations Co-op City Times / July 27, 2013

Below is a list of Riverbay regulations and associated fines for the keeping of service dogs in Co-op City (Please see Management Report on page 5) as per Riverbay Legal Counsel Michael Munns and Jennifer Stewart of the law firm Smith, Buss and Jacobs: • Service dogs must be kept in owner’s apartment, or when out of the apartment, on a leash or carried in a bag or carrier at all times. Owners must affix Riverbay service dog identification tags and the pet license tag to the collar of the pet at all times while in public. A NYC dog license tag is a round numbered metal tag with a brightly colored sticker on one side that indicates the expiration date.

• All animal waste is to be picked up and disposed of in sealed plastic bags and placed in the trash bin or cans (accordance with the Canine Waste Law Section 1310 of the New York Public Code).

• Any service dog disturbing the peace of neighbors through noise, smell, animal waste or other nuisance must be permanently removed from the premises. The service dog shall not unreasonably bark or howl or bite, scratch, or damage Riverbay property or property of residents and shareholders. Two or more substantiated complaints by neighbors or Riverbay personnel will result in the owner being required to remove the service dog or face eviction. Riverbay prohibits service dogs trained for attack or with vicious tendencies, including Pit Bulls, Dobermans, Rottweilers, Akitas and Wolf Dogs. Service dogs may not exceed 20 pounds, unless medically necessary.

• Any service dog that bites, scratches, attacks or otherwise physically hurts any person or any other animal shall be per-

manently removed from the cooperator’s premises or the cooperator shall face eviction. One substantiated complaint shall result in the owner being required to remove the pet or face eviction.

• Any insect infestation exterminations due to an animal in the owner’s unit or in other adjacent units will be the financial responsibility of the owner and will be charged to their account.

• Cooperators must submit a legible copy of their service dog’s current license and rabies tag. These documents must be resubmitted as they are renewed throughout the life of the animal.

• Service dog owners shall comply with all state and local laws.

Public Safety Community Complaints Relating To Dogs Community Complaint “Z” – Keeping or harboring a dog or any animal potentially harmful to the health and safety of others ($150) Issued to Shareholder for: • Dog residing or visiting apartment and not on Riverbay approved service dog list.

• Approved or unapproved service dog that bites, scratches, attacks or physically hurts any person or any other animal.

• Approved or unapproved service dog not on leash or carried in a bag or carrier when outside owner’s apartment.

• NOTE: Officer must specify on the CC whether dog is on approved service dog list or not.

Community Complaint “B” – Improperly disposing of garbage ($25) Issued to Shareholder for: • Approved or unapproved dog if animal waste is not picked up in accordance with “Pooper Scooper Law” or for any animal waste inside a building’s public

areas. Officer must be able to sufficiently document shareholder’s culpability.

• Approved or unapproved dog when insect infestation extermination is due to dog in the owner’s apartment.

Community Complaint “F” – Noise causing disturbance to neighbors ($25) Issued to Shareholder for: • Approved or unapproved dog disturbing the peace of neighbors by unreasonable barking or howling. NOTE: Officer must specify, time, duration of barking and why Officer deemed it to be unreasonable. Only to be issued when observed by Officer.

Community Complaint “W” – Defacing or destroying Riverbay property ($300) Issued to Shareholder for: • Approved or unapproved dog that damages Riverbay property. Damage must be documented by photo, work order or similar documentation.

Community Complaint “X” – Refusing inspection of apartment ($100) Issued to Shareholder for: • For approved dogs if shareholder refuses Riverbay access to conduct a pet inspection when necessary due to complaints.

• For unapproved dogs if shareholder refuses access for Riverbay to conduct investigation based on a complaint.

• NOTE: Any anonymous complaint needs a second source prior to issuing a Community Complaint documented by photo, work order or similar documentation.

Community Complaint “H” –Walking on grass in prohibited area ($25) Issued to Shareholder for: • Unapproved or approved service dog on grass in designated prohibited areas.

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 31, and Thursday, August 1, weather permitting.

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

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

Thank you for understanding.

—RIVERBAY MANAGEMENT

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

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Co-op City Times / July 27, 2013

Public Safety Report

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CCPD urges residents to be prepared for potential summer emergencies

BY LIEUTENANT PAM APOLLO Summer’s hot weather puts a strain on air conditioners throughout the National Grid. The past week’s record number of days with temperatures above 90 degrees was very taxing on the nation’s capability to provide uninterrupted energy service. Summer’s extreme weather also increases the risks of thunderstorms with lightning. Co-op City Department of Public Safety urges all residents to make sure that they are prepared for all types of emergencies. Being prepared for all types of emergencies will allow residents to feel confident in the event of any type of emergency. It is always better to be over-prepared than not prepared at all.

Preparing for emergencies should involve all members of the family. Establishing an emergency plan which is known to all members of the family is essential.

Children actually enjoy helping to prepare for an emergency. There are several websites www.fema.gov/kids/, www.ready.gov/kids/home.html and www.bam.gov.cdc designed for children that help to educate them on all facets of different types of emergencies. Other websites for emergency preparedness are www.redcross.org and www.nyc.gov/html/oem/. These websites offer information regarding emergencies most likely to affect residents of our geographical area.

Preparing for an emergency includes establishing a plan.

The plan should include a family meeting place, one local and one regional. The plan should take into account family members being at home, at work or at school. A local telephone contact and a long distance contact should be included. Telephone outages often only affect local services.

Establishing a long distance contact will allow families to check on the status of all family members. All family members should be familiar with the plan.

Putting together an Emergency Kit is also an important part of emergency preparedness. An emergency kit should include one gallon of water per person, per day for at least three days. A three day supply of non-perishable food, include a can opener for canned foods, plates, cups, utensils and paper towels should be included. Include a battery operated radio and a flashlight with extra batteries for both.

Never burn candles for light, they are a fire hazard. A wellstocked first aid kit and basic tools should be a part of every emergency kit. Moist towelettes, personal hygiene items and garbage bags should be included for personal sanitation.

Clothing and blankets should be included for warmth and comfort. Prescription medications and eyeglasses should

Public Safety Blotter, July 14-21

July 21, 170 Dreiser Loop CCPD officers responded to a complaint of a female that had been assaulted and robbed. A description of the alleged offender was broadcast and within minutes officers spotted a suspect. The male was detained until he was positively identified by the victim. The male was arrested by CCPD officers and charged with Robbery, Assault and other charges.

July 19, 120 Aldrich Street A home health aide is being sought after she allegedly found her client’s checkbook and wrote herself a check. The matter is under joint investigation by both the CCPD and NYPD. July 16, Hutchinson River Pkwy & Einstein Loop A female recently reported to CCPD that she was attacked by an acquaintance that left minor scratches on her. This matter is under investigation.

July 15, 4240 Hutchinson River Parkway East A teen reported being surrounded and questioned by other teens about his associations. They then punched him the face. The victim fled and got away leaving property behind. The male was treated for minor face swelling.

July 14, 100-120 Co-op City Boulevard CCPD deployed units to these buildings during a power brownout. The Power Plant was able to address the problem.

also be included. Books, games, puzzles and comfort items should be included for children. Infant formula and diapers should be included for babies. Important family documents, identification and cash should be ready to bring in the event you must leave your home in an emergency.

It is very important that everyone takes whatever steps they can to conserve electricity in order to decrease the risk of a blackout. Compact fluorescent light bulbs are a green alternative to conventional light bulbs. They utilize less energy while putting out more light per watt of electricity used. There are compact fluorescent bulbs made specifically for dimmer switches and 3-way lamps. Shut off lights when leaving a room. Turn off computers and monitors when they are not in use. Avoid using Christmas lights and other non-essential lighting.

Over the coming weeks, Con Edison will be calling upon Riverbay Corporation to prove that non-essential electrical usage can be curtailed in the community upon demand.

During times of increased electrical usage, such as during high heat and humidity, Con Ed tests Co-op City’s ability to shed non-essential demand on the Electrical side. Initial power shedding will be tests, but as the summer goes on, it may be an actual emergency. By shedding non-essential power usage, it decreases the chance of having an All-Out blackout such as we experienced in 1969, 1977 and 2004.

Power shedding in Co-op City will include garage lighting during day time hours, laundry room usage and air conditioning in the community centers. Some power shedding tests will take place with 24-hour notice in which case cooperators will be notified of outages and closures in advance.

In other instances, only 2-hour notice will be given in which case officers and porters will respond to the laundry rooms and secure them. In some cases, this may appear inconvenient, but the goal is to avoid the major inconvenience of a full scale grid-wide blackout. Last week, our efforts were

instrumental in preventing a blackout despite temperatures in the high 90’s with even higher heat indexes. If you wish to help even more, when you become aware of a power shedding test or an emergency, curtail any non-essential electrical usage until full electrical usage resumes.

Consumer fireworks of any type are highly dangerous and are illegal in New York State. Zero-tolerance enforcement will be conducted by the Co-op City Department of Public Safety and the New York City Police Department.

Barbequing is also not permitted on any of the public areas of Co-op City. Strict guidelines set forth by the New York City Fire Department are in effect for barbequing only on terraces or townhouse patios. Propane tanks are strictly prohibited by the New York City Fire Department in any multiple family dwellings. Residents are also reminded that Bike Riding is not permitted near buildings, in shopping malls or anywhere else signs prohibiting bicycle riding are posted.

Have a safe and healthy summer. Use caution near pools, beaches and other bodies of water. Ocean beaches are particularly dangerous this time of the year due to the effects of offshore tropical storms. Only swim in areas where and when lifeguards are on duty. Parents must supervise children at all times. Never swim alone.

If summer fun includes consuming alcoholic beverages, be sure not to operate a motor vehicle. Also, be sure to buc-kle your seatbelt, obey speed limits and avoid distractions when driving. Always remember, if you see something, say something. Call 9-1-1 and the Department of Public Safety at (718) 671-3050 or online at 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 or sent information via our website. It is by your actions that the crime rate remains low and a high quality of life is maintained.

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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: August 15, 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

• 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

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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Excessive convector leaks Co-op City Times / July 27, 2013

The madness continues with convector leaks and the pipes in our buildings are more like Swiss cheese. It’s like plugging a dyke, trying to seal holes in Swiss cheese, and this month has been a terrible and costly one. It’s time to take steps and change policy to try and give cooperators relief. We need to call on Management to specifically address apartments that have had three or four leaks in the past four or five years. If such problems had been addressed earlier, as I’ve suggested before, these leaks may not have occurred. Management could go back into the computer and look to see how often an apartment has needed repair work due to leaks. Whether there were frequent problems with the pipe pitch, insulation, bad connections of pipes, too much rusting, or clogging. Too many, I believe, are concentrating on trumpeting grandiose issues and taking bows over all they supposedly have accomplished, when average cooperators are ignored and made to suffer due to frequent leaks damaging their apartments.

I’m concerned with solving and correcting problems that mostly affect regular cooperators. It may not be a big ticket item, but these leakages are happening all too often. I feel sorry for

Tony Illis

Director’s Viewpoint

Second Vice President

folks living here who have to go to check on getting insurance claims on almost a yearly basis. Rugs and furniture are being ruined, and destruction of belongings and the cost cooperators have to pay for these leakages has to stop. Some apartments here would certainly make Good Housekeeping Magazine look again and do a double take in horror. Over the years, we’ve used bamboo and all kinds of different wood for floor tiles.

It would be astounding if we lined up all the truckloads of wood we’ve used over the years, only to see the problem of leaks in apartments not properly addressed. I also believe during the recent heat wave we didn’t have enough employees to do repairs, and people had to wait for days. And, to add insult to injury, all the leaks added salt to the wound, causing more suffering. How can we have a system that allows so many leaks to take place? How can we allow so many families here to suffer problems from continuous leaks? If you’ve been lucky enough not to have a leak this year, it may be your turn next

Assemblyman Benedetto encourages children of all ages to ‘Dig Into Reading’

The New York State Assembly’s annual Summer Reading Challenge is in progress. Every year, the Assembly partners with New York State libraries to encourage children to continue reading during the summer after the school year ends. Upon completion of the Summer Reading Challenge, children will receive a New York State Assembly Excellence in Reading Certificate.

“Learning shouldn’t stop when the last bell rings at the end of the school year,” Assemblyman Benedetto said. “The Summer Reading Challenge offers a fun and exciting way for children of all ages to read, expand their imaginations and learn new things all year round.”

To participate in the program, children must read by themselves or with a partner for a minimum of 15 minutes every day, for at least 40 days through the months of July and August. The days can be marked off on a provided calendar and submitted to Assemblyman Benedetto. Those who participate will be awarded a New York State Assembly Excellence in Reading Certificate during a presentation at the end of the summer.

“Reading is a fun, inexpensive and educational activity that can also provide quality family times,” Assemblyman Benedetto said. “Fostering a love of reading in our children is a gift that will last for many years to come.”

This year’s Summer Reading Challenge themes are “Dig Into Reading” for children and “Beneath the Surface” for tweens. The challenge, while fun for the entire family, is a significant way to keep books in the hands of children throughout the summer months, noted Assemblyman Benedetto.

The initiative helps combat the inevitable decrease in learning – known as the “summer slide” – that takes place when young people are not in school during the summer. Unfortunately, the slide disproportionately affects children in high-need communities, where families may not have adequate out-of-school access to books and other educational resources.

For more information about the 2013 Summer Reading Challenge, please visit the website (www.summerreadingnys.org), email benedem@assembly.state.ny.us or call Assemblyman Benedetto’s office at (718) 892-2235.

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year. And what about new cooperators, folks moving into Co-op City, how are we going to welcome them – with a flood? Plumbing is a big issue in all our buildings. We need a good assessment and evaluation about a long term plan about what to do to solve this major problem with leaks.

The time is also creeping up when we will be getting a carrying charge increase. A carrying charge increase of 1% is obviously better and less painful than 3%, but just imagine, if we weren’t forced to do unnecessary asbestos abatement work where absolutely no hazard is posed to anyone, we could be saving $4 million a year, and those savings would be a lot more than any amount we have to pay this year for a carrying charge increases. The city and state are using selective enforcement to make us do this work when no other housing with similar floor tiles in New York City is required to do such work.

So, I say, why us? It’s not fair, there’s no rational or legitimate reason for us being subjected to this onerous financial burden, especially during such troubling economic times where household budgets are bursting at the seams. We see the politicians, they all come here, but what do they really do? We constantly hear them praising each other to eterni-

ty. Why is the burden placed solely on our shoulders? The way our elected officials act, you’d think everything was our fault. There is only one salvation, since we can’t depend on our elected officials, we have to come together.

Since our elected officials aren’t representing us, we have to begin representing ourselves. That’s why I say get ready to stand up, shout out, and come together united as one.

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 donations of light clothing, but no winter coats although light sweaters are needed; pens, pencils, paper, notebooks, t-shirts, 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.

Give me a call at (718) 320-8035 if you’ve experienced a leak and tell me how long you waited for a response, how long it took to be repaired, and if you were treated in a courteous manner, or email me at tonyshome10475 @gmail.com – no attachments, please.

Riverbay’s Succession Rights summarized and updated for clarity Co-op City Times / July 27, 2013

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Riverbay Corporation has summarized the Division of Housing and Community Renewal’s (DHCR) rules and regulations on succession rights to avoid confusion or misunderstanding.

The DHCR has specific rules governing the transfer or assumption of ownership of apartments within MitchellLama developments, which are spelled out in 9NYCRR Part 1727-8.1.

“The Succession Rights Policy is intended to help a cooperator be aware of the protection provided to a family member or a ‘life companion’ in the event a cooperator moves or dies,” said Michael Munns, Riverbay’s Senior Attorney. “DHCR regulations provide that eligible persons may continue to live in an apartment after the death or move-out of the cooperator. Our policy follows DHCR rules and explains succession rights to Co-op City residents.”

It should be pointed out that while new ownership can only be assumed in cases of move-out or death, only persons who meet all of the regulatory requirements may obtain leases and stock certificates in their own names as successors.

“It is our intention to reiterate for shareholders what Riverbay’s policy is when it comes to their succession rights so that there will not be any confusion as to who they can leave their apartments to in the event that they decide to move or in cases where the primary shareholder passes away,” said Riverbay’s General Manager Vernon Cooper. “Hopefully, this will go a long way in helping to simplify the process so that we, in turn, can speed up this particular transaction. It’s also important to emphasize that these are DHCR’s rules governing Mitchell-Lama developments and we have to ensure that we are in full compliance.” According to the rules and regulations, succession of an apartment can only take place if the primary owner of the apartment moves out or passes away. As a general rule, whenever there is a change in the number of persons living in the apartment, Riverbay should be notified within ninety (90) calendar days of any such changes through the use of an Interim Affidavit Form, which can be obtained from their respective CSO Office.

“It is critical for all shareholders to inform Riverbay of changes in the household occupants in order for those occupants to potentially have succession rights at some

point in the future,” said Peter Merola, Riverbay’s Director of Finance. “The annual filing of the Income Affidavit accomplishes this, as well as filing an Interim Affidavit in between annual filings.”

If the shareholder moves out permanently, any member of the primary cooperator’s family or life companion may request, in writing, to be named as a tenant on the lease and on the stock certificate. However, this person must meet certain requirements.

“They must have resided with the cooperator in the apartment as their primary residence for a period of not less than two years, or for one year if the succeeding cooperator is a senior citizen or disabled person, immediately prior to permanent vacating of the apartment by the cooperator,” said Merola. “In cases where the occupancy or relationship is less than two years, the succeeding cooperator must have lived in the apartment from the inception of the tenancy or commencement of the relationship. The succeeding cooperator must have been listed on the Income Affidavit and/or Interim Income Affidavit during the relevant period of time.”

Per DHCR rules, the “relevant period of time” must be documented by no less than 3 affidavits and can be supported by either combination of 3 annual affidavits, or 1 interim affidavit plus 2 annual affidavits if the successor moves in between annual filings.

DHCR’s rules define “family member” as a husband, wife, son, daughter, stepson, stepdaughter, father, mother, stepfather, stepmother, brother, sister, nephew, niece, uncle, aunt, grandfather, grandmother, grandson, granddaughter, father-in-law, mother-in-law, son-in-law or daughter-in-law of the primary cooperator.

Cousins are not defined family members and therefore are not eligible for succession under this rule. However, cousins can apply for succession under the DHCR rule of “Emotional and Financial Inter-dependence.” In addition to meeting the residency requirements in this case, a successor would have to provide similar evidence as in the case of a life companion.

“Primary residence” is defined as the housing accommodation in which the person actually resides and maintains a permanent and continuous physical presence. Proof of such residency must consist of the Income Affidavit or Interim Income Affidavits together with other evidence,

for example, certified copies of tax returns, voting records, motor vehicle registration and driver’s license, school registration, bank accounts, employment records, insurance policies and other pertinent documentation.

At the same time, ‘life companion’ is defined as any other person residing with the cooperator as a primary resident who can prove emotional and financial commitment and interdependence between such person and the cooperator. Evidence of this can be the Income Affidavit or Interim Income Affidavit filed by the primary cooperator, as well as evidence of longevity of the relationship; sharing of or relying upon each other for payment of household or family expenses; joint ownership of bank accounts, personal and real property, credit cards, loan obligations, sharing a household budget for purposes of receiving governmental benefits; engaging in family type activities by jointly attending family functions; and formalizing of legal obligations by such means as executing wills, naming each other as executor and/or beneficiary, granting each other power of attorney, etc.

The other avenue through which a successor can be named to the apartment is through death of the primary shareholder. If this is the case, the lease and shares of stock for the decedent’s apartment shall be surrendered to the Riverbay Sales Office by the decedent’s estate or survivors for redemption.

If there are no legal disputes, Riverbay will sell or transfer the shares to any member of the decedent’s family or life companion, as long as they meet all of the requirements as stipulated by DHCR’s rules and regulations.

Munns stated that any family member or life companion of a cooperator who would like permission to remain in occupancy after the cooperator moves or dies should submit a written request within ninety (90) days to Riverbay Corporation, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, N.Y. 10475, Attn.: Succession Rights.

“It is imperative that shareholders understand that no other types of stock transfers or lease amendments are allowed except those directed by statute or an appropriate tribunal or court of law,” said Munns.

Shareholders may log on to Riverbay’s website at www.riverbaycorp.com to download a copy of these succession right.

The MetroCard Bus will be visiting all three Co-op City locations next week, enabling customers to sign up for or refill their Reduced-Fare MetroCard, purchase or add money to an existing Metrocard, and purchase E-Z Pass On the Go tags.

On Thursday, August 1, and again on Thursday, August 15, the MetroCard bus will be at the Bartow Mall on Co-op City Blvd. (in front of the Bingo Hall and the eyecare center), from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.; at Dreiser Loop (Park on Debs Place) from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and at Einstein Loop (Elgar Place) from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

MTA New York City Transit advises its customers that there are two kinds of traveling MetroCard Service Centers: the MetroCard Bus and the MetroCard Van.

Both vehicles make regularly scheduled stops in all five boroughs each month.

The MetroCard Bus, which stops in Co-op City, travels around the city, stopping at senior citizen centers, shopping centers and along major bus routes. Customers can handle all of their MetroCard needs, whether it is applying for or refilling a Reduced-Fare MetroCard, buying or refilling a regular MetroCard or asking MetroCard-related questions. Senior citizens and people with disabilities may apply for the Reduced-Fare MetroCard on the Bus. They will need photo ID and seniors must show proof of age (at least 65 years old).

The MetroCard Van, like the Bus, travels around the city with helpful on-board staff ready to sell Unlimited and Pay-Per-Ride MetroCards, add money to regular and

Reduced-Fare MetroCards and answer questions.

Reduced-Fare MetroCard applications are available. EZ Pass On The Go tags are also available for purchase on both the Bus and the Van. The MetroCard Bus and Van do not operate on the following holidays: New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas.

Customers may also want to explore the EasyPay Reduced-Fare payment option. EasyPay lets customers link to their credit or debit card to their Reduced-Fare MetroCard so it refills automatically.

For more MetroCard information, please visit the MTA’s website at www.mta.info and click on Fares and Tolls.

MetroCard Bus to visit Co-op City next week

Let us know…

If you have news you’d like to share with your neighbors, please give us a call at (718) 320-3300, Ext. 3375; email: cctimes@ riverbaycorp.com or fax (718) 320-2595.

REMINDER FROM CSO

Cooperators are reminded that Riverbay Maintenance staff will not enter apartments to make repairs without an adult being present. If you have a scheduled Maintenance appointment, please make sure that you or a responsible adult is at home—not a minor—or else repairs will not be made.

Thank you for your cooperation.

—Cooperator Services Office

10 Let me first start by again thanking the cooperators of this community for allowing me to represent you as a member of the Board of Directors. I am sure it will be a very interesting experience and I am looking forward to us continuing to move forward. I hope that more shareholders participate by becoming involved with your building events, Riverbay committees and Community Relations events. Co-op City has grown from its inception to where we are now. This has not been done in a vacuum and though there have been some passionate discussions on how to get there, most decisions have been beneficial. We have managed to stay affordable and make some improvements resulting in our community becoming even more desirable.

Having attended two meetings as a new Director on the Board, I admire each member’s fervor for Co-op City.

We are challenged to do what is in Co-op City’s best interest while maintaining our fiduciary responsibility and remaining within the confines of legality and personal rights.

One of the first things I would like to see us accomplish is the return of our Bx 26, 28 QBX1 routes prior to the 2010 cut backs, along with Access-ARide. I don’t often take public transportation, but I know how important it is to the entire community. The ability

Now is the time Co-op City Times / July 27, 2013

Leslie Peterson

Director’s Viewpoint Secretary

to move about the city and get from one section to another is a quality of life issue. It impacts shareholders’ ability to get to work, to medical appointments, to youth getting to and from school and all of us attending a variety of citywide events. To see the physically challenged having to make their way to a bus stop or wait an extended period of time for transportation, without shelter from the elements, is deplorable. If we are to be successful in restoring services, the time is now.

I think it is time for us to take a more proactive stand for an asbestos abatement waiver. We often talk about generating revenue, however, we have a substantial amount of money being paid to the city for something that no other comparable building complex must adhere to. The time is now to let those who represent us know what we want. We can be the most powerful voting bloc in the city. Let’s not be part of the silent majority. I am sure we can think of many things that can be done with that savings!

Co-op City is aging and although motors and drip pans will help, ultimately it will take more to resolve our convector leaks. Money saved via the asbestos waiver could begin what is a very expensive, methodical plan to resolve the leaks. There are ponding problems in areas, additional lighting needed in spots, additional parking needed in Section 5, Community Centers that need updating, and a youth center that needs to be renovated along with general infrastructure items that need attention. But YOU must get involved to help us help you.

Some things are within our control, but this is one that requires your assistance. If you see representatives at any event ask them, “What about our

Asbestos Abatement Waiver?”

Contact them. They need to know you care. Be the squeaky wheel. The time is now!

I will be Chairing the Garage Committee. Shareholders have approached me with various concerns, one of those are the directional signs. Many shareholders have ideas about what can be done to protect residents and their property in the garage. I want to hear from you. If you would like to be on this committee or have any other questions, please contact me. I can be reached at Leslie Peterson, Riverbay Board Director, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475 or e-mail me at daddpeterson@aol.com. Have a safe, healthy and happy summer.

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With lots of love, —Mom, Dad, baby brother Kevin, grandmas, aunts, grandpas & uncles

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12 Did you see some of the articles in this paper about a center for our youth?

Did you see the amount of care and thoughtfulness that went into some of those articles?

Based on the thoughts in those articles, can you see that there are people here that really want to make things better?

State of Things As mentioned before, some of our young adults are getting caught up with the wrong people. And they're being led to believe that joining gangs, getting high, carrying illegal weapons, and committing crimes is the way to go.

But, even if they choose to avoid these elements, they have still have to contend with a powerful media that is influencing them in how they should talk, act, dress, and behave. Therefore, we have some of our young ones walking down the street with their pants drooping down. And, there is no shame about the words that they choose to use when they speak in public.

Now, some people will say, "Aw, they're just being kids."

But, we might see things in this way and we might be tolerant of their behavior. However, as you've seen, society is becoming intolerant of our youth and their associated behavioral characteristics.

How is it that a person can call the police on a young man that's walking down the street while talking on a phone?

What characteristics did that young man exhibit for being profiled, stalked, harassed, and then shot dead? Now, look at how some members of society responded to that horrible verdict of "not guilty." Moreover, look at how some

Let’s move on that youth center!

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Daryl Johnson

Director’s Viewpoint

members of society supported the actions that led to that young man's death.

Closer to home, there were 532,911 stop-and-frisk cases just for 2012. And, there has been a lot of opinions issued on this subject.

"They're killing each other. The cops should stop suspicious people. We have to stop this violence."

Now, let's look at our own community.

Do you see some of our young ones aimlessly hanging out at the malls? Do you smell alcohol when you talk to some of them? Why are some of them stumbling during the afternoon hours? Have you smelled marijuana smoke throughout your apartment that's coming in from the hallways?

If you answered yes to any of these questions, then we need to make some changes here.

Youth Center This is the summer and school is not in session for a lot of kids. So, they have a lot of free time on their hands, right? We have basketball courts and other play areas here, right? However, these areas are not being utilized in a way that we used to use our parks.

When I was young, we had a good size park near us around 163rd Street and

Teller Avenue in the South Bronx. Almost on a daily basis, we used to go out there and play basketball and sometimes other sports. And, yes, we had a very good time. Plus, we had people from surrounding communities that wanted to play in that park.

However, as you can see, things are far different today. And, that's because a lot of kids are not used to running, playing, exercising, and having a great time with other kids on a field. Therefore, we need to make improvements here to help our young ones. And, that's why several people in this community are pushing for a youth center here.

Good Programs How would some of our young ones look if we had good programs for them?

How would their social skills be if they could interact with lots of other positive people? How would they dress, knowing that other people are influencing them in a positive way?

Look, we can offer job training programs right here. We can teach them to improve their skills and their mannerisms. And, we can help them get their lives together so that they can move on.

But, some might ask: "Will they be hanging out at this youth center? Will they be buying and selling drugs here?"

And, my answer is no. We will not tolerate any nonsense at that youth center!

Look, youth must be able to run, play and have a good time. But, we also must have trainers in this center to make sure that our kids are given appropriate guidance and instruction. So yes, they will be far better off than hanging out and messing their lives up.

So, I want to encourage everyone here

to please join us as we seek an appropriate center for our youth. Thereafter, please help us to make sure that we keep our community up and our kids going in the right direction.

Board Cases As of Saturday, July 20, there was still opposition from the Board to letting me see certain areas of our finances. However, a meeting was planned for Wednesday, July 24, to discuss this matter.

Nevertheless, I'm going to write an extensive article very soon to help everyone here to see the importance of having good, qualified, and effective people on this Board to watch our finances.

This is our home. So, please ask yourself: Why can't the no-nonsense people that were elected look at our own books?

Tunes on Tuesday Thanks to that group named Swing and Sabor for getting the crowd to dance on Tuesday, July 16. We had a very good time.

Close We're going to get what we need.

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 718-6714544 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.

Use of Co-op City apartments that are grounds for eviction Co-op City Times / July 27, 2013

Shareholders who cease maintaining their Co-op City apartments as their primary residence face eviction in accordance with the terms of their occupancy agreement and state regulations.

According to the occupancy agreement of the Riverbay Corporation, which is signed by every new incoming shareholder, the shareholder agrees: “Not to sell, assign, transfer, mortgage, encumber or create any charge upon this Agreement, nor sublet the leased premises or any part thereof or cause the leased premises or any part thereof or suffer the same to be used for any business, commercial or professional purposes or for any purposes other than as a private dwelling apartment of the primary residence of the Member and his immediate family. The Member further agrees that no boarders or permanent guests shall be permitted.” Section “FOURTH,” Subsection 10.

Furthermore, the New York State Division of Housing and Community Renewal (DHCR), the state supervisory agency for Mitchell-Lama developments such as Co-op City, in Section 1712-5.3 (a) of its regulations, itemizes several grounds for termination of a lease by the housing company, one of which is item #12 which states, “Tenant, cooperator, or other individual does not occupy the dwelling unit as his or her

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primary residence;” and item #13, “The dwelling unit is used for illegal or immoral purposes, including but not limited to the unlawful trade, manufacture, distribution, storage, and/or sale of marijuana or any controlled substance as defined in Public Health Law, Section 3306, and Penal Law, Section 220.00.”

While the state regulations outline several other grounds for the housing company to terminate the lease of a shareholder, this article highlights the use of apartments for illegal or immoral purposes and failure of the shareholder not to maintain the dwelling unit as their primary residence. Increasingly, ads are showing up on Craigslist and other websites advertising apartments either for sale or sublet in Co-op City, as well as apartments being used for illicit business endeavors.

Michael Munns, Riverbay’s Senior Attorney, said shareholders cannot sublet their apartment because it must be used as their primary dwelling.

For the most part, vigilant neighbors report abuses to the occupancy agreement to their CSO Office. They oftentimes report when the shareholder of record has moved out, but is illegally subletting the apartment, or when there’s a lot of traffic in and out of an apartment at all times of the day and night.

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made anonymously and should contain as much details as possible. Helpful information, if known, includes, approximate date shareholder moved out, where shareholder moved to, names and family composition of illegal subletters or any other information that may help establish that the shareholder has moved out of the apartment.

Riverbay investigates complaints of possible illegal subletting or an illegal

business operating out of an apartment and if reasonably confirmed, legal action is commenced to evict the shareholder. Munns said that if a shareholder is evicted for violating the primary residence provision of the lease, the shareholder faces costs and fees including, attorney fees, court costs, marshal fees, locksmith fees, moving and storage costs and possible adverse credit ratings.-

NOTICE TO ALL SHAREHOLDERS Regarding room rentals

Shareholders are reminded that community center rooms are adjacent to residential homes. As a result, the following rules must be adhered to: * Community Center rooms are rented for eight (8) hour time frames—11 a.m.-7 p.m.; 12 p.m.-8 p.m.; 1 p.m.-9 p.m.; 2 p.m.-10 p.m.; and 3 p.m.-11 p.m.

Only specific rooms are allowed for later hours—4 p.m.-12 a.m., and 5 p.m.-1 a.m.

Any function that runs past 11 p.m. pays a mandatory clean-up charge. * These eight-hour periods include decorating time, party time and departure. * The time printed on your signed contract is the time requested and

agreed to by all parties. * It is the responsibility of the signer of the rental contract to ensure that everyone, including their personal items, leave the premises at the end of the time specified in the rental agreement. * Unauthorized overtime is ANY amount of time spent in the rented room past the hours printed on the signed contract and will be deducted from the security deposit.

Failure to adhere to these rules can result in the shareholder(s) being restricted from future rentals.

Thank you for your cooperation.

—Riverbay’s Commercial Properties Department

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NOTICES FROM DHCR New York State Division of Housing and Community Renewal 25 Beaver Street New York, NY 10004

To: All Cooperators of Co-op City (Riverbay Corporation) From: DHCR Counsel Subject: Preliminary Determination of Carrying Charge Increase Cooperator Comment Postmark Deadline: September 3, 2013 Conference: September 12, 2013, 7:00 p.m.

Location: Riverbay Corporation, Auditorium “A” 177 Dreiser Loop Bronx, NY 10475

Division of Housing and Community Renewal (DHCR) staff has reviewed the proposed Budget/Rent Determination forms and related documents prepared for your housing development. As the housing corporation's income may not be sufficient to meet all of its obligations, a carrying charge increase may be necessary.

We are providing the preliminary budget and carrying charge increase Application/Motion for your review. Please note that the actual amount of your carrying charge increase will be determined only after DHCR has further reviewed, with your input, the actual needs and circumstances at your housing development. In order for you to participate in this review process, DHCR requires that you be provided with copies of the Legal Notice, the carrying charge increase Application/Motion and a summary of the financial schedules. The amount of the increase needed to eliminate the deficit shown on these schedules is not final; the figures shown reflect only DHCR's preliminary analysis.

Additional financial schedules which show greater detail on the housing corporation's budget are available should you wish to review them. DHCR requires the housing corporation to post the complete set of schedules in a prominent location at the project.

You Have The Opportunity To Comment: The budget figures shown on the enclosed schedules are projections of the expenses and income for your housing corporation. DHCR has provided a 30-day comment period so that you may review the budget and comment, in writing, on the proposed carrying charge increase. During the comment period, cooperators may ask the housing corporation to make its financial records available for inspection.

You may send your written comments to: George Chan New York State Division of Housing and Community Renewal Housing Management Bureau 25 Beaver Street - 6th Floor New York, New York 10004 A conference for cooperators, the housing corporation and other interested parties to discuss the financial data and proposed carrying charge increase, including possible time frames for implementation, has been scheduled with DHCR. Interpreter services will be made available by the Housing Corporation for deaf persons wishing to attend the conference. A written request for such services must be submitted to the Housing Corporation at least two weeks prior to the conference date. The conference is presently scheduled for the date, time and location indicated on the front of this letter.

We suggest that you contact Mr. Randall Wilson at (212) 480-7048 within two days of the scheduled date, to confirm the conference date, time and location. We welcome your participation.

DHCR Review of Comments: Comments will be reviewed by DHCR accountants, attorneys and housing management representatives. After receipt of comments, additional analysis may be made of financial aspects of housing company operations and the financial schedules may be revised in the light of information obtained.

Division staff will then make recommendations to the Commissioner concerning the carrying charge increase. The Commissioner will make the final determination as to whether or not an increase is necessary and, if so, the amount required.

The Commissioner may allow all or part of the proposed increase. In determining the amount of the carrying charge increase, the Commissioner will consider the extent to which the present carrying charges are sufficient to enable the housing company to meet its necessary expenditures, the vacancy rate, the size of the waiting list, the economic impact the carrying charge increase would have on the residents and the market demand for apartments in the housing development.

Issuance of Commissioner’s Order: After the Commissioner has reached a decision, each cooperator will receive a copy of the Commissioner's determination in the form of a Carrying Charge Order.

The Order will state the amount of the carrying charge increase, if any, and the Commissioner's basis for the decision. The Order will also state the increases in any miscellaneous charges, such as those for parking or air conditioners.

STATE OF NEW YORK DIVISION OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY RENEWAL In The Matter of the Application of

RIVERBAY CORPORATION NOTICE for an increase in the maximum average monthly room carrying charges pursuant to the provisions of the Private Housing Finance Law as amended.

TO ALL COOPERATORS OF CO-OP CITY:

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the annexed application has been submitted to the Commissioner of Housing and Community Renewal for an order to increase the maximum average monthly room carrying charge, including utilities, as follows:

Effective October 1, 2013, an increase of one percent (1%) of the monthly carrying charge in effect for the month preceding the effective date of the Commisioner’s Order.

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE, that by direction of the Commissioner of Housing and Community Renewal, you may comment in writing on the proposed carrying charge increase. An opportunity to submit written statements is afforded so that cooperators may comment on the allegations and figures contained in the application.

The Commissioner may fix carrying charges, appliance and parking charges so as to secure, together with all other income of the company, sufficient income for it to meet, within reasonable limits, all necessary payments to be made by the company.

The financial reports of Riverbay Corporation are available for inspection by cooperators at: Riverbay Corporation Administrative Offices 2049 Bartow Avenue Bronx, New York 10475 Comments in writing on the proposed increase may be served by mail to Geroge Chan, New York State Division of Housing and Community Renewal, the Housing Management Bureau, 25 Beaver Street, New York, N. Y. 10004 on or before September 3, 2013.

A Conference has been scheduled for September 12, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. at Riverbay Corporation, Auditorium “A”, 177 Dreiser Loop, Bronx, N.Y. 10475, at which cooperators, their representatives, and representatives of the housing company may meet with DHCR staff to discuss the proposed carrying charge increase and budget for Riverbay Corporation.

Yours truly, Jeffrey Buss Smith, Buss & Jacobs, LLP General Counsel

State of New York Executive Department Division of Housing & Community Renewal

In the matter of the application of: Riverbay Corporation

For an increase in the maximum average monthly Room rental pursuant to (Article II) (Article IV) of the Private Housing Finance Law as amended.

TO THE COMMISSIONER OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY RENEWAL OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK:

Applicant, Riverbay Corporation (hereinafter referred to as the company), respectfully shows and alleges that: 1. Organization: Riverbay Corporation is a corporation formed in 1965 under Article II of the Private Housing Finance Law of the State of New York for the ownership and operation of Co-op City, a cooperative housing development.

2. Project: Riverbay Corporation (Co-op City), is located at 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx NY, 10475. It consists of 15,372 apartments and 72,666 rooms, and also 99 commercial tenants and 27 professional tenants.

3. Capitalization: As of 3/31/2012 there were 1,307,991 shares of stock authorized and 1,302,762 outstanding. As of the date of this application the equity per room is $4,500.00.

4. Return on Investment: N/A 5. Need: The increase in carrying charges is needed due to a shortfall in funding for Reserve for Replacement projects.

6. Economies: All operating costs have been reviewed to keep at the lowest possible level while providing the current level of services.

7. Present Rents: For the month ended January 2013, the average carrying charges (Continued on page 15)

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per room per month was $205.06 and this amount includes utilities. This amount became effective 10/1/2012 based on authorization by the DHCR in 2011.

8. Requested Increase: The amount of the requested increase is 1.0% to be effective October 1, 2013. The 1.0% increase effective October 1, 2013 will raise the current average carrying charges from $205.06 per room per month to $207.11 per room per month. This increase will enable Riverbay Corporation to pay its obligations.

9. Other Information: None.

10. Substantiating exhibits: Exhibit A, Riverbay Corporation Budget F2013/2014 & F2014/2015.

Dated: ___March 15, 2013 __ By: ____Vernon Cooper___

Riverbay Corporation Vernon Cooper Title: General Manager

Verification For Corporate Housing Companies

State of New York County of Bronx: ss.

I, Helen Atkins, being duly sworn, deposes and says that she is the President of Riverbay Corporation the housing corporation named in the within application; that she has read such application and knows the contents thereof; that the same is true to her own knowledge except as to those matters stated to be based on information or belief, and as to those matters she believes them to be true.

Deponent further says that the reason this verification is made by deponent and not

by Riverbay Corporation is that the said housing corporation is a domestic corporation and deponent is an officer thereof, to wit, the President.

Helen Atkins

Resolution Adopted By The Board of Directors I, Vernon Cooper, the General Manager of Riverbay Corporation, do hereby certify that the following is a true and correct copy of the resolution adopted by the Board of Directors of said Company at a meeting held on March 13, 2013 at which a quorum was present and acting throughout: SECOND READING - RESOLUTION #13-20 SUBMITTED BY: Khalil Abdul-Wahhab SECONDED BY: Othelia Jones BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING, DATED: March 13, 2013

WHEREAS, Management has prepared the proposed budget for fiscal 2013/2014 and 2014/2015 for Riverbay Corporation based on maintaining the current level of services for shareholders; and WHEREAS, the proposed budget also includes funding for the shortfall in the Reserves to complete the HUD required projects, specifically the Water Treatment facility and Boilers in the Power Plant, and the installation of Smoke Detectors and GFI (Ground Fault Interrupter) outlets in every apartment; and WHEREAS, the proposed budget requires one increase in carrying charges of 1.00% (one point zero percent) effective October 1, 2013 and no increase during the second fiscal year (from April 2014 to March 2015) in order to maintain a balanced budget through March 31, 2015 all subject to review, analysis and discussion with the HCR; and WHEREAS, for the month ended January 2013, the average carrying charges per room per month was $205.06 and this amount includes utilities. This amount became effective October 1, 2012 based on authorization by the HCR in 2011; and WHEREAS, the 1.0% carrying charge increase effective October 1, 2013 will raise the current average carrying charges from $205.06 per room per month to $207.11 per room per month. This increase will enable Riverbay Corporation to meet its obligations; and WHEREAS, the proposed budget was reviewed with the Board's Budget Committee on January 24, 2013 and also submitted to the full Board of Directors for consideration; NOW THEREFORE, LET IT BE, RESOLVED: that the proposed Riverbay Corporation Budget for the fiscal years 2013/2014 and 2014/2015. is approved and Management is authorized to process the necessary application with the NYS HCR for the above stated carrying charge increase. Upon the NYS HCR's review and路 approval, Management is authorized to implement the carrying charge increase that the Commissioner of the HCR authorizes.

YES: Bailey, Cylich, Graham, Illis, O. Jones, Leslie, Santiago, Tirado, Turner, Abdul-Wahhab NO: Johnson ABSTAIN: F. Jones ABSENT: Atkins, Owens, Shapiro

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Our children are our present and our future. That said, I would like to thank Director’s cooperators who picked up the phone to share their support of this Director speaking up for a state-of-the-art, stand alone facility for our children. I know that I am not alone in this vision. There are no bystanders and neutral observers when it comes to improving the lives of all age groups in Co-op City. Inadequate recreational all help to create a community situation in which crime thrives.

The undervaluation of life when the youth is of African and Hispanic ancestry is a statistical fact. When a majority of a Board of Directors rejects the opportunity to use a ‘Building’ vs. ‘Storage Rooms’ for our most precious assets we, the largest middle income housing in the country, have a serious problem.

A memo from Management’s Herbert D. Freedman on June 26, 2013 reports, “the Prusik Group ABR through their brokerage affiliate MEERKAT has identified higher paying tenants for the Bartow Center.” “A prime area for the Board to consider as development sites is the BINGO HALL plus the Chinese restaurant and vacant land in front of Garage 5 on Bartow.” We were also informed that Montefiore Hospital has an interest to create a 100,000 square foot medical center.

Also, a Walgreen’s developer has toured our property.

The city has money for Veteran Housing and that is being explored with HPD. The YMCA wants a Bronx location and they are looking at Riverbay sites.

Lest we forget, when management asked the Board to approve $90,000 of your Carrying Charges for Lobbyist (MirRam) to get Public Safety Officer Peace Status, your Board unanimously approved. If and when approved by the Governor, we can hire Police Officers from other parts of the State and probably out of state. It was even mentioned that grants can be applied for. Of course, the goal is to ensure a safer community and more arrests for an array of violations.

Incarcerate, incarcerate, incarcerate! Lest we forget, Co-op City currently has a predominate youthful and young adult population of Black and Hispanic.

Where does Co-op City’s youth fit into the budget?

At what point will your majority Board members accept the fact that the youth of today have a unique street culture to deal with?

Never did this Director imagine, given the genius of cooperators, that we could not VISION Caring for Our Own! So when did powerful people decide that a community of over 50,000 CANNOT run their own community center? Why are we so mesmerized by a wealthy real estate tycoon?

At this critical juncture in Co-op City’s forward movement, I would like to give special recognition to all the leaders of youth programs in Co-op City (Tennis, Track, Football, Baseball, etc.) Also, to leaders of organizations and Building Associations who consciously plan for youth, don’t stop.

It is this Director’s VISION that one day, youth leaders will have a central location, a state-of-the-art location where you can conduct your business and planning meeting. It may take years, new Management/Board leadership/gentrification, but some of us Board members will continue pressing the issue.

“United we shall not be defeated” is so applicable to fighting for our youth and their leaders in Co-op City. “How much rent can we get?” An investment now in Co-op City’s youth will pay off in the long run.

Middle income parents and youth require just as much support as those at the bottom and those parents who are wealthy. Being in the “middle” has its challenges as parents may earn too much to quality for certain services and not rich enough to afford others.

Cooperators have worked too hard and gone through too much (corruption, mismanagement, etc.) to NOT demand the BEST for our youth today in 2013. We have only ONE (1) Teen Center in Section Five in a great location.

I urge you, cooperators, to let your voices be heard.

The incredible work and vision of Gloria Brown Wise has historical significance. She achieved results at a time when a Board of Directors and General Manager

did not include funds for her vision.

I urge this community not to allow this Board to relegate OUR children to former STORAGE ROOMS. Lest we forget we spent $90,000 of your carrying charges on a Correction initiative and ZERO on Prevention! It would be great to have the YMCA alone with OUR OWN Community Center.

COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS I look forward to working with all Committees as I don’t take things personally. I am not responsible for the actions and decisions of others. As an elected Board member, I am responsible for actions on behalf of cooperators. I choose to follow my heart without fear of being ridiculed or rejected. Advocates like me can be in the middle of hell and still experience inner peace and happiness.

Evelyn Turner Viewpoint

COLLEGE & CAREER FAIR 2013 Please Save-The-Date – Saturday, September 28, 2013 – Dreiser Auditorium. If you would like to join a group of hard working volunteers, please call me.

MTA RALLY Thanks to all cooperators, organizations and Management for supporting this effort. When people come together who seriously believe in change and take action, the results are usually positive. A special thanks to the Coalition to Save Affordable Housing, who initially spearheaded this initiative.

Cooperators don’t have to accommodate the status quo. Also, never let go of your activist commitments.

Cooperators, DON’T ALLOW our children to be relegated to former storage rooms! “United we shall not be defeated.”

Contact me via phone, email or in writing: Evelyn M. Turner – evelyntinez@aol.com – 718-320-8088 – Cell917-324-1033, 2049 Bartow Ave., Bronx, NY 10475.

MTA Rally

statement: “In an effort to evaluate the adequacy of the existing bus service in Co-op City, NYC Transit and MTA Bus will also be launching a bus study. In this study, which is expected to take five months, New York City Transit and MTA Bus will undertake a comprehensive review of existing bus operations and ridership in the vicinity of Co-op City to assess reliability of existing service and where there may be opportunities for improved connectivity.”

The MTA’s announcement was met with skepticism by many in Co-op City, including some who spoke at the rally outside MTA headquarters on Wednesday morning and some who testified at the MTA Board meeting.

Board Director Bernard Cylich, a consistent critic of the MTA since the bus cuts took effect in June of 2010 and who has organized numerous rallies and petition drives over the last three years, was one of the few Co-op City residents who was given the chance to speak

Board Director Helen Atkins was one of several Directors to attend the rally and the simultaneous MTA Board meeting and speak on the transportation needs of the community needs. Above, Atkins speaks and rallies Co-op City residents in the continuing fight for improved bus service.

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directly to the Board Wednesday morning. Cylich told the Co-op City Times that he brought up the fact that a similar study was promised to Co-op City in the months after the original cuts took effect in 2010 and nothing came of that supposed study. He asked the Board and MTA executives why Co-op City should believe the MTA this time.

MTA press representatives, when asked, said conducting such a detailed study before restoring services to a community is not standard procedure.

When told about the skepticism in the community regarding the validity of such a promised study, the MTA released details about the exact nature of the impending study, including: an examination of operational performance which takes in the rate of adherence to posted bus schedules, the quality of service during peak and non-peak hours, the frequency of bus breakdowns, changing patterns in ridership within the community, possible changes to avoid unnecessary transferring, assessing access to key destinations both inside and outside the community and whether riders are reaching these destinations as efficiently as possible, possible areas of the community that are being underserved and lines that are overcrowded signaling a need for greater service.

Cylich argued that these questions and concerns have been highlighted in the thousands of petitions and letters of complaint the MTA has received from

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Co-op City residents over the last three years and therefore this sort of time-consuming study should not be necessary before restoring service.

But others, including Community Board 10 District Manager Ken Kearns, say the study is a step in the right direction. The granting of the study for Co-op City came directly from a request made

by Community Board 10 in June to MTA Chairman Tom Prendergast.

Last week, Prendergast directly answered Community Board 10, specifically its Chairman, John Marano, in a letter to him announcing the details of the study as requested by the Community Board. The MTA Chairman stated directly in the letter: “The study will look at nine NYC Transit and MTA Company’s local, express and Select Bus Service routes that serve Co-op City. These are routes that provide internal circulation; connect Co-op City to the rest of the Bronx, Manhattan and Queens and link Co-op City to the NYC Transit subway network.

“We will make use of the extensive amount of data recently made available from BusTime, as well as MetroCard and other sources, to examine many aspects of current bus service, including operations performance and quality of service, ridership patterns and how the current service and schedules match ridership patterns and levels. In sum, all aspects of bus service to Co-op City will be analyzed and all necessary modifications will be recommended,” Kearns told the Co-op City Times after receiving the letter, “Bronx Community Board #10 is gratified to learn that the MTA has agreed to review our request for a comprehensive surface transportation study for Co-op City.

With the arrival of a new mall with numerous stores and the establishment of a free standing Macy’s, the transportation needs of the entire community will change. We, at the Board, felt that such a study was needed to effectively address the challenges posed by past issues, as well as those of the future. The central idea is to provide the cooperators and the residents of the larger Bronx community with the best possible transportation system, and a study of this nature is the most efficient means of doing this.”

Kearns, who also was one of the few who received the chance to speak directly to the MTA Board Wednesday, said that he believes that the five-month planned duration of the study is excessive and directly asked the MTA to expedite the study so as to have the community receive the needed improvements as quickly as possible.

Martin Prince, a Co-op City resident and Community Board 10 Vice Chairperson, said: “As a Community Board 10 representative from Co-op City, I am pleased with the MTA response to our letter. Hopefully, the future transportation needs of the community will be addressed in consideration of the considerable progress and development. In this regard, I and my fellow Community Board representatives from Co-op, will continuously monitor the study and seek input where possible.”

If the recent petitions, letters and town hall meetings organized by Co-op City residents, Management and TWU leaders were not enough to allow the MTA to receive the message, on Wednesday morning, approximately 150 Co-op City residents took three full

Co-op City residents comprised the majority of the New York City residents who rallied against the MTA on Wednesday. Approximately 150 residents boarded buses at three Co-op City locations before 7 a.m. When they arrived at MTA headquarters an hour later, a more than three-hour protest, comprised of chants and speeches began.

Photo by Bill Stuttig

buses down to MTA headquarters at 45th Street and Madison Avenue.

The vast majority of those 150 residents took part in the TWU rally across Madison Avenue from the MTA headquarters, chanting slogans and demanding restored service in a loud enough voice to be heard by the MTA Board Directors and executives meeting on the fifth floor of the offices across the street.

While more than 100 Co-op City residents rallied, a few dozen residents lined up to testify directly to the MTA Board although only a handful were actually given the chance to speak before the official business meeting began.

Aside from Director Cylich, residents given a chance to speak included Hattie Overman, Stuart Edwards, disabled advocate John Rose, and Co-op City’s City Council representative Andy King, who told the Co-op City Times before he spoke that he planed on demanding the restoration of bus service or else he was going to charge the huge state agency with discrimination against Co-op City because of the lack of service provided to its largely minority residency.

Edwards said that he told the MTA Board about specific instances of hardship faced by residents he knew in trying to commute between their home and necessary appointments on a regular basis.

Overman said that she planned on highlighting the plight of seniors forced to endure unnecessarily long waits for buses and costly and time-consuming transfers just to get from one part of the community to the next.

Rose said as part of his testimony: “Co-op City, a community of more than 15,000 homes and more than 50,000 residents, became a practical, successful reality largely because of a promise made by the MTA more than 40 years ago to always provide quality bus service to this unique community where subway service could never exist. In 2010, the MTA and its Board reneged on that vital promise, which, in turn, significantly harmed Co-op City’s quality of life. It is time for this Board to live up to those once unbreakable promises.”

Board President Bill Gordon, and Directors Eleanor Bailey and Francine Reva Jones each signed up to speak on behalf of the community, but testimony was cut off before they received their chance.

Bailey said that she hoped to highlight to the MTA the undue hardships faced by the vulnerable seniors and/or disabled due to the cuts three years ago.

Gordon, shared his prepared testimony with the Co-op City Times after the hearing in which he stated: “The last cuts in bus service has placed a great hardship on all of Co-op City, but especially on our senior citizens who rely on public transportation not only to get to areas outside of Co-op City, but also to visit the various sections in Co-op City.”

Director and former President Helen Atkins spoke at the rally, promising that Co-op City will continue to fight until service is fully restored like it has been in many other communities in New York City.

Leaders from other communities of the city who successfully fought to have services and lines restored described their struggle that took years, but they urged Co-op City not to give up and that success was possible.

Riverbay Ombudsman Joe Boiko and Community Relations Director Michelle Sajous, who were instrumental in putting together Co-op City’s impressive participation in Wednesday’s rally, both urged the residents to continue the fight until all the community’s previously cut bus service is restored.

Raybllin Vargas, a community organizer for the TWU who served as the Mistress of Ceremonies for Wednesday’s 2 and ½ hour rally, repeatedly thanked Coop City residents for their participation.

Co-op City residents made up about ¾ of the rally participants. Vargas promised that the union would continue to fight for Coop City until they have the bus lines fully restored.

The rally featured a number of union leaders and elected officials and political candidates from throughout the city, each of whom promised to hold the MTA accountable for the additional funds they were granted by the state legislature earlier this year.

Former City Controller and current Mayoral candidate Bill Thompson said that the MTA recently announced $18 million worth of service enhancements and restorations which did not even account for half of the additional funds recently granted to the MTA by the state legislature. He said that the people and their representatives must demand the additional monies be spent of enhanced services. Several legislators who spoke referred to a lock-box bill that recently passed the State Senator and Assembly which requires the state government and the Governor’s administration to spend funds set aside for transportation only on transportation.

The gathering was urged to petition Governor Andrew Cuomo to sign this bill.

20 On Wednesday, July 24, three days after I wrote this Viewpoint, we were expecting to demonstrate and testify at the MTA board meeting. It was anticipated the MTA would announce restoration of some of its service cuts from 2010. Last February, MTA restored some service cuts, just before reporting a half-billion-dollar operating surplus and just before a fare hike took effect.

I was glad to read in the July 20 issue of the Co-op City Times that Assemblyman Benedetto acted on my suggestion that our needs to restore MTA bus services be brought to Governor Cuomo’s attention. The result was a meeting between Cuomo’s Secretary of Transportation Karen Rae and a delegation of Co-op City representatives, plus a Transport Workers Union community organizer. I am certain that the MTA board, whose president and two-thirds of its members are appointed by the governor, will take note of this meeting.

It troubles me that a representative of the Co-op City Coalition Against MTA Cuts, which has been campaigning for three years for restoration of MTA services, was not invited to the meeting. Neither was Congressman Eliot Engel, State Senator Ruth Hassell-Thompson, or City Council member Andy King. Excluding these public officials does not strengthen our cause.

To achieve our goals, all those who seek a fair allocation of MTA services should confer together, as well as march together.

In its coverage of the Albany meeting, the Co-op City Times noted that the delegation raised two major issues: restoration of bus services and the looming transportation nightmare on Bartow Avenue when Macy’s opens in Bay Plaza. If I had been present, I would have asked Transportation Secretary Rae to

Pressure Mounting on MTA Co-op City Times / July 27, 2013

Bernard Cylich

Director’s Viewpoint

consider a suggestion I made several months ago, at a meeting convened by Management and attended by state and city representatives, Bay Plaza owners, and Community Board 10 members. Ramps from the Bay Plaza parking lot to Hutchinson River Parkway were proposed years ago. Plans should also be made, I believe, for building overhead “on” ramps to I 95N/S, from the parking lot between P. C. Richard’s and Checkers.

Such ramps would alleviate traffic on Bartow Avenue while not discouraging shoppers from patronizing Bay Plaza.

Because the mall would benefit from such ramps, it should, as the custom has been, finance the construction.

FINANCES AND SAFETY At a recent cooperator orientation meeting convened by Management, regarding the installation of smoke detectors and GFI receptacles, a cooperator asked, “Why is Riverbay installing those devices?” It was explained that a HUD guarantee of a highly beneficial loan entailed compliance with certain national fire codes: (1) electric receptacles either next to a water faucet or outdoors must be of the ground fault interrupter (GFI) type; (2) smoke detectors must be in every bedroom. Funds for these installations have been earmarked in the $621 million loan package. Any cost overruns must be made up for from our operating finances—thus, the one-time, 1% carrying charge increase over two years.

“Ah, summer, what power you have to make us suffer and like it.” —Russel Baker TRAVEL EVENTS: Come join in the fun on: • AUG. 21st (Wed.) – SANDS CASINO RESORT, PA. Price: $35. Boarding: 8:45 a.m./Departure: 9:00 a.m.

Bonus/Giveaway to be determined.

• Sept. 16-18 (Mon.-Wed.), WASHINGTON, DC. (3 days/2 nights). Price: $319/double and $399/single. Transportation in a top-quality motor coach. During your exciting guided tours, you will see all the DC monuments and memorials up close and personal, and learn the history and trivia surrounding the US capital. Photo stops are made at major Washington, DC monuments, including the White House Photo Opportunity.

Deposit: $150 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 $100 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? Wait list – gone! We now have theatre tickets for MOTOWN – The Musical, at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre for the Wednesday, Sept. 11th, 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, 2:00 p.m. – Radio City Christmas Spectacular show.

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 718324-7847 or 718-671-8637.

NOTE: When signing up for shows/trips – Your NAMES and PHONE numbers are required each time.

Our hearts go out to you, Dorothy Cates, and to your family during this most difficult time with the loss of both your brother and brother-in-law within hours of each other.

The good news is that initial projections for the unit cost of the photoelectric smoke detectors were over $25. Management, however, has been able to purchase them at $15 per unit from Home Depot. In addition, I anticipate that Riverbay can save significantly by employing its staff members instead of outsourcing the installation of the GFI receptacles.

BOARD REJECTS CINEMA/BINGO HALL YOUTH CENTER STUDY Even though the Board rejected Director Evelyn Turner’s resolution #13-46 — which asked Management to study the feasibility of converting the former Cinema/Bingo Hall to a youth/community center — I am preparing a resolution to rent the space for two years, at a dollar per year, to the Riverbay Fund to convert into a Youth/Young Adult/Community Center.

The proposal would give the Board the option of returning to commercial renting if the community center project doesn’t work out for the Fund.

In 1989, under the leadership of Al Shapiro, the Board considered purchasing the vacant Key Food supermarket (now occupied by College of New Rochelle) for conversion to a youth center. As we are told, the Board could not find sufficient outside funding for this good idea.

However, several years later, Charles Rosen managed to secure millions of dollars of grant money for the Gloria Wise Boys and Girls Club, in the Yellow School House. I believe the need for a Youth/Young Adult/Community Center is as great as ever. And I believe that we can secure the grant money. It is only a matter of will.

EXPLAINING MY VOTE ON LIBRARY LEASE I abstained from the vote on a 15-

Retirees of Dreiser Loop

Please accept our heartfelt sympathies. You are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

Unfortunately, Ida Morton experienced an alarming health episode earlier in the week which required hospitalization. We are happy to report that Ida, the fighter, was discharged this past weekend and now is back home.

As you rest and heal, Ida, know that you are thought of

year lease to the New York Public Library because, in my opinion, the lease did not conform to Board resolution #05-103, limiting rental fees to charitable and not-for-profit certified community organizations to $3 a square foot. Our library, the most patronized one in the Bronx, contributes immeasurably to our quality of life. Increasing its rent will not significantly decrease our $200 million budget. I couldn’t, in good conscience, approve hiking the rent to a not-for-profit institution whose sole income is from the City of New York and private donations. Such rent increases could jeopardize the library’s existence.

WHAT’S WRONG WITH THIS PICTURE? Please note the list of chairpersons of Board committees proposed by the Board president and approved by the Board on page 2 of the July 13 Co-op City Times.

Four Board members are named to chair two committees each. One Board member is assigned to chair three committees.

Yet Evelyn Turner’s request to chair a committee was rejected. Instead, she was assigned the ceremonial co-chair of four committees. What is wrong with this picture? Why was Evelyn Turner denied a full chairmanship?

Anyone interested in joining the Board History Committee are invited to submit their request to my address below. The first meeting of the Committee will be held on Wednesday, August 7.

THESE ARE SOME OF MY VIEWS. I’D LIKE TO HEAR YOURS. REACH ME: By mail at Riverbay Board, 2049 Bartow Ave., Bronx, NY; By phone: 718379-5874; By email at www.lichsr @earthlink.net.

warmly and wished a quick recovery. (Contact: Elinor Gordon, Chair, at 718-379-8755 regarding illnesses and bereavements.)

The RETIREES’ Clubroom 19 at Dreiser Loop (718-3790377) is open year-round where we have fun and games 4 days a week (except Wednesdays).

Best wishes to all for a safe fun-filled summer!

—Claudette Davis

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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 today, Saturday, July 20. First pick-up 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) 209-5334 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! First pick-up from Dreiser Rehab at 9:45 a.m., back of the library on Asch Loop at 10 a.m. and 135 Einstein Loop at 10:15 a.m. 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

Last Saturday, we went to Harrah’s Casino in Chester, Pa. and WarmDaddys Jazz/Blues and Soul Food Club with a great group of fellow travelers. The band, Point Blank, performed and was excellent. I am sure you will be hearing more about them in the future. We want to again thank all of those who came from near and far to participate in this fundraising event with Building 13 Association.

Our next trip is scheduled for Saturday, September 14. The Sands Casino/Winery/Outlet Shopping/Buffet

Bonanza in Bethlehem, Pa. event includes: Amore Winery, Sands Casino, Sands Outlet Shopping and Old Country Buffet Dinner leaving 8:00 a.m. from 100 Casals Place, departing at 7:00 p.m. with a bonus of $15 slot play (offered by Casino subject to change). Cost: $85, by August 1. The outlet stores are on the premises. Seats are going fast so don’t miss out. For those of you who have reserved a seat with your first installment, send in your second installment or if you want to accompany us, send payment in

full by the due date.

Building 13 is in the process of planning some interesting activities for the coming year. Are you interested in a community garden, dominoes, left, right and center? If you are, please call or log onto our website listed below and leave your contact information. This is an invitation to the entire community. Keep your eye on the Co-op City Times for scheduled dates or check our website.

We will see you in September either on the Sands Trip or at our return

Association meeting scheduled for September 19.

Checks for events should be made payable to Building 13 Assoc., Inc. and mailed to Bldg. 13 Assoc., 100 Casals Place #32K, Bronx, NY 10475. All activities are on a first come basis. For information, contact Leslie Peterson at 718-3201370, Gail Sharbaan at 718-671-3801, our website: http://www.bldg13assoc.com or e-mail us at building13assoc@yahoo.com.

Thanks for making our team work.

—Leslie Peterson

Our first Association-sponsored trip was a real treat! Before the shopping extravaganza began in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, we enjoyed lunch at the Old Country Buffet. Visiting the Bird-in-Hand Farmer’s Market in Amish country felt like going back in time. Later, we were charmed by the distinctive shops of Kitchen Kettle Village. We ended the day

at the modern Rockvale Outlet Mall.

Thanks to all who attended! We’ll take your feedback into account when we plan our next trip.

Our building is now deep into the implementation of HUD projects and door painting. For the best paint result, please remember to clean your door of grime, leftover adhesive from past holiday decora-

tions, etc. You may also want to take this time to clean your door saddle—the stone step into your apartment—which, like your door, is the first impression of your home.

Riverbay workers will be installing a new GFI outlet in your bathroom, on terraces and in the kitchen (nearest the sink).

They will also be installing a smoke alarm with a 10-year battery life in your bedroom,

near the door. Please allow easy access to the outlets and just inside your bedroom.

Our next association meeting won’t be until September, but we will try to have a movie-day for our youth and their families in August. If you need to contact the Board, you can email us at bldg9association@gmail.com.

—Stephanie Clarke

Coming Together Success is very easy when we pull together. It would be almost impossible to thank all the people who pulled together to make our first ice cream social a tremendous success. For the mere fact that we have so little space to thank everyone properly. We would like to just say that this was for you. Everything that you contributed, the time and effort was all dedicated to bringing us all together. At last

count, 146 people enjoyed the premium ice cream served by the Building 21 Association on one of the hottest days of the summer. This is only the beginning.

Next year, it will more than likely double.

This is why we need you. That’s right, you, the one who matters the most. The one who will benefit from all the efforts of collaborated cooperativeness. The one who tries to sneak out the back door when the voting machines are in the lobby. The one

who ignores the community signs in the bulletin board showcase. The one who have now taken the time to read this newsletter. The one who will help make a difference by opening your mind and bringing your hidden talents to the forefront. We need you. And you need all of us.

Our sights are on the next Building 21 Association project. Our goal is to bring us together with common understandings because we share many common situa-

tions. “Friending Our Fathers” is our effort not only to bring fathers deeper into the lives of our children, but giving men the opportunity to regain the strength and courage to step up.

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

—Kevin Lambright

Building 13 Association

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Helping Cooperators Co-op City Times / July 27, 2013

Dear cooperators, I trust that you are enjoying the summer. It is truly a time to be in the water, either at the beach, pool or a place near the water where you can feel a cool breeze.

Our apartments are nice and cool and, during the heat wave, I chose to stay inside until after sundown when it was not extremely hot.

Cooperator Problems You are fortunate if you have had no problems getting service repairs that need to be addressed in your apartment. I have received calls from many cooperators who don’t get the proper service until a Board Director intervenes on their behalf.

Someone broke a cooperator’s window and she called Riverbay to have the window pane replaced. Three inspectors came to inspect, but no one repaired it until I made the request.

A cooperator was having noise problems with their neighbors and had had prior mediations. I listened to the story of the complainant and urged Management to do another mediation. I have not heard about any further problems since then.

Another cooperator was evicted three years ago and the former wife contacted me in an attempt to retrieve some personal belongings from the apartment. I have not yet heard the outcome.

There was an elderly senior who wanted his apartment exterminated. Riverbay inspected his apartment and took pictures.

The cooperator did not seem to understand that his apartment needed to be cleaned before it could be exterminated. With calls between the CSO and myself, he finally understood. It is fortunate that JASA helps with the cleaning.

A pipe burst in one cooperator’s apartment. After this and several previous convector leaks, she reques-ted an emergency transfer. The apartment tested positive for

mold and she lived in a hotel for seve-ral months.

Finally, she was approved for a transfer.

One cooperator waited for service for four hours on two occasions.

All of his problems were taken care of following my intervention.

Some cooperators call with good suggestions, such as creating a place dogs can walk and play, which should not be on the greenway. No dogs should be allowed in the laundry rooms or in the kiddy parks because it would be unsanitary. There should be “no smoking” on the greenway. This cooperator will receive a response.

Most of the Board Directors deal with these types of issues. And these are only a few.

Management should also be reminded that cooperators should not be asked to sign blank forms. I previously brought this to their attention, but the last time maintenance was performed in my apartment, the worker asked me to sign a blank form.

Youth Center The need for a Youth Center has become a huge issue in our community.

In the summertime, I believe things are better for young people because they can find activities that they enjoy doing outside. During the wintertime, however, it is a big problem.

My contention is that the youth in our community should be able to use the schools in our community. There is not much activity going on during the winter

Members of the Association were among the thousands who took part in the New York rallies last weekend calling for JUSTICE in the U.S. court system. What spearheaded these rallies was 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 after he was instructed not to follow Trayvon.

Trayvon was walking home from the store and had done nothing wrong. Protestors believe that the six jurors were wrong and are calling for an investigation by the U.S. Department of Justice and a boycott of Florida.

Central Park Five: On Saturday, 8/10, 2:00 p.m. in Dreiser Center, Room #2, the Association will present an Education Forum featuring a viewing of the Central Park Five Documentary, followed by a question and answer session led by attorney Roger Wareham. Please come out to learn more about the Central Park Five case and how we can create a better system of justice for our children.

Children’s Summer Day Camp: For a fun-filled summer for your child, register today. Call 347-791-7104 or 347368-8629.

Yoga & Pilates Mat Classes: Tuesdays, 7:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room #2. Call: 718-671-8364.

Education: In September, the Association for the Study of Classical African Civilizations (ASCAC) will begin study sessions. Anyone interested in joining should contact us at 718-379-5555.

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. So come, bring your voice and join the fun.

Call 718-379-5555.

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, 6:00-7:00p.m., MSNBC—TV and “Hour of Power” Sundays, 9:00-10:00 a.m. WBLS 107.5 FM radio 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

Francine Reva Jones

Director’s Viewpoint

African-American Association

evenings in the schools. There is no logical reason why our children should not be permitted to use these facilities during the evening hours of 5:00-9:00 p.m. We need to organize and solicit our elected officials to have these facilities opened for our children to use. As citizens and residents of this community, we pay taxes and therefore, the children of this community should be entitled to use the facilities. Many years ago, Truman H.S. was opened in the evening for our youth. But, now it is only done in certain areas. I was informed that Co-op City is a middle income community and therefore doesn’t qualify for a Beacon Program. If taxes need to be increased to provide a decent place for youth activities, then that’s what should be done. Children are a part of life, our lives, whether we are parents or not. We need to do the right thing and our public officials need to do the right thing for our children.

The youth advocates know that this process would take forever and a day and therefore, we are trying to obtain the Youth Center.

Board Chairs for 2013/2014 If you would like to join a Riverbay Board Committee, please call: Buildings & Grounds Committee: Bill Gordon; Commercial Rental and Leasing Committee: Helen Atkins; Community Relations/Seniors/Handicapped: Eleanor Bailey; Construction Committee/Power Plant /Restorations: Al Shapiro; Contract Compliance; Contract Compliance Committee: Khalil Abdul-Wahhab; Cooperator Appeals: Othelia Jones; Garage Committee: Leslie Peterson;

IT Committee: Khalil Abdul-Wahhab; Inventory & Purchasing Committee: Andrea Leslie; Sales Committee: Tony Illis; Security Committee: Tony Illis; Youth Committee: Eleanor Bailey.

The Audit Committee, chaired by Al Shapiro, is a special committee which will involve only two other Board Directors.

The Budget Committee and the Labor Committee consist of the Board as a Whole, only.

The Board President asked the committee chairs to give an overview of their committees for publication in this newspaper, but this has not yet been done. Most cooperators can probably gather, by the title, what the committee is about. If so, you should submit your name to join. You may make your request to the committee chairs by writing to them at: Board of Directors, Riverbay Corporation, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475 - Attention: [name of board chair]. Or, by calling 718-320-3300, Ext. 3351.

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.

Building Associations Most of the building associations are on a summer break. Under the circumstances, I welcome the new residents of Building 20A on the 26th floor. I hope you are happy in your new home.

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

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St. Joseph’s Episcopal Anglican Church

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

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

on Thursday at 7 p.m.

The (ECW) Episcopal Church Women meet immediately after service on the 1st Sunday of each month. Membership is open to all women of the church and dues are $2 per month.

Summer Break: Sunday School and the Bible Study Group will be on break for the summer months of July & August.

Choir will be on break for the month of August.

We look forward to welcoming everyone at 9:00 a.m. on Sunday, July 28,

The Coalition’s general membership meetings are in recess for the month of July and August. Meetings will resume Tuesday, September 3. Wishing everyone a safe and healthy summer.

On Sunday, October 20, at 3.00 p.m., the Coalition of African-American Churches & Community Organizations of Co-op City, Inc. will sponsor its 18th Annual Friends & Family Day gathering in the Dreiser Community Center, 177 Dreiser Loop, Auditorium A&B in Co-op City, Bronx. We are planning a day of games, prizes, entertainment, inspirational messages, refreshments and more.

We trust that you will assist us in making this event a success and thank you in advance for your anticipated support.

Please inform the coalition of any suggestions that you may have. Mrs. Joan Murrell is the President of the Coalition.

Phone number, (718) 379-3494.

The Coalition is a non-profit organization dedicated to maintaining and improving the quality of life of cooperators while providing educational and culturally enriching programs for the community.

We also act as one voice for all Coalition members where there are issues of common concern and human rights. We also

sponsor Friends & Family Day Celebrations, and Kwanzaa free for the community. Members of the Coalition include the following: African-American Association; Co-op City Baptist Church; Retirees of Dreiser Loop; Harriet Tubman Independent Democratic Club; NAACP, Co-op City Branch; St. Joseph’s Episcopal Church and Zodiacs Track Club.

Please support our efforts by sending us a tax deductible contribution made payable to: Coalition of AfricanAmerican Churches and Community Development of Co-op City, Inc., P.O. Box 619, Bronx, NY 10475.

Churches and organizations that desire to join the Coalition may apply for membership by either writing or calling (718) 379-3494 or (718) 671-5957 for a membership application, which should be returned with a letter on your church/ organization’s letterhead and signed by the Minister/President. Read Coalition’s weekly column for information about events and issues.

Remember, the Coalition’s Motto is, “Coming together is the Beginning, Keeping together is Progress and Working together is Success.”

—Harman T. Leacock

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 August: Hector L. Ayala, John Calderon, Jr., Angel Cruz-Guadalupe, Salvatore R. Gargiulo, Lawrence Hochfeld, Richard I. Lawson, Jr., Clemon W. Lucas, Edward J. Nell, Jose M. Ozuna, James Mackenzie, Nelson E. Kenneth, Philip G. Roy, William A. Scott, Joan Session, Mervyn Winn, Denise Charis, Alphonso Dixon, Andrew C. Jackson, Paul K. Winfrey, Louis Menchise and Barbara A. McKinnon. 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, so if you are a VETERAN from any branch of the military, stop by and join our Post and 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) 3208165, and our e-mail address is post1871@optimum.net.

Attention all veterans, if you would like to get C.D.L. training and job placement for “FREE,” call 1-800-235-7737.

This school is located in the Bronx on

1059 East Gunhill Road. Call them and see if you are eligible to learn to drive a tractor-trailer, bus, truck and cars. If you are a “RETIRED” military person, you will be able to get a Space-Aid to fly anywhere in the world. You will catch a Military plane from Acquire A.F. Base in New Jersey and you can leave your car parked there for free. This is the contact number 1(609) 754-5023.

Remember, you will need your Military I.D. Numerous studies have shown that dark chocolate can lower bad cholesterol, decrease blood pressure and aid in weight loss. In one study, volunteers who ate 3.5 ounces of it every day for a week raised their good (HDL) cholesterol by 9%.

Remember to pay your “DUES” early for 2014 because you will only have to pay $40. If you pay your dues in January, it will cost you $50 so pay early.

My friend forgot his laptop on the floor of my room. My grandma thought it was a scale. Conclusion: My grandma weighs $950.

A man walked into a seafood store carrying a trout under his arm. “Do you make fish cakes?” he asked. “Yes, we do,” replied the fish-manger. “Great,” said the man, “it’s his birthday.”

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

—Richard I. Lawson, Jr.

Coalition of African-American Churches & Community Organizations

American Legion Post 1871

when we will celebrate the Tenth Sunday after Pentecost. As part of this service, there will be a cap and gown ceremony honoring our graduates at various levels of achievement.

Coming Events: • Saturday, August 10 - Day trip to the Sight & Sound Theatre to see NOAH. All seats for this trip have been sold! Many thanks to those who purchased tickets.

• St. Joseph’s Boutique - Will open on August 22 and August 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 on the above, please call the church at 718-3200844 or visit our website: www.stjosephs epcbronx.org “O Lord, your love endures for ever; do not abandon the works of your hands.” — Psalm 138 —M. Chambers

New Valley Forge Casino…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. Few seats are available. Call to make reservation, 718538-8606/718-320-2366…Make checks payable to NCNW Co-op City Section, 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, 2013.

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 this Wednesday, July 31, at 12 p.m. and the clean up room team members will meet again on August 7, please call the section president to give her your available time.

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

National Council of Negro Women

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Co-op City Seventh-Day Adventist Church

Why settle for a snack when you could have a meal?

What is the source of your spiritual nourishment? Is it movies, television or music? Is it possible that these sources are like ‘snacks’ that leave you craving for a meal? Do you need to change your diet so that Christ becomes the strong force in your life? If so, may I suggest a “four course meal”—it’s found in the Bible.

God’s word is the spiritual nourishment you must have to be spiritually fit. God’s Word has been called our bread, milk, solid food and sweet dessert. (Matt 4.4, 1Pet.2.2, 1Cor.3.2, Psa.119.103) This satisfying meal is the Spirit’s menu for spiritual strength and growth. Job said, I have treasured the words of his mouth more than my daily bread. Job 23.12 (NIV) Next week, I’ll share three ways to enjoy your next ‘spiritual meal’.

Hello, I’m Pastor Terry Giles, the new Pastor of Co-op City Seventh Day Adventist Church. This new beginning has been exciting for me and my family. We have enjoyed making new acquaintances and friendships. As we become acclimated to this vibrant community, I would like to extend a warm invitation to worship with the Co-op City church family—can’t wait to meet you!

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. - 11:00 a.m.

Saturday Worship: 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 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.

—Pastor Terry Giles

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

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

We also invite the youth of our community to attend our Sunday Morning services, which are designed to meet the special needs of our young people. Parents, please send your children to learn of the Lord Jesus.

Prayer Service takes place every Wednesday evening from 7:30 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 6:00 p.m.

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

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

Mid-day Bible Study meets every Tuesday afternoon from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m.

The Usher Board and Senior Ministry is sponsoring a trip to Canada on August 21 thru 23. 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 the New Vision is located at 115 Einstein, Bronx, NY 10475; Telephone: (718) 671-3746 or (718) 320-0409. Our mailing address is: P.O. Box 753037, Bronx, NY 10475.

Please visit our website at www.churchofnew vision.com.

—Carole Haque

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).

Thoughts for this week: I waited patiently for the LORD; he turned to me and heard my cry. He lifted me out of the slimy pit, out of the mud and mire; he set my feet on a rock and gave me a firm place to stand. He put a new song in my mouth, a hymn of praise to our God. Many will fear and put their trust in the LORD. Psalm: 1-3 Depression is one of the America’s biggest health problem. Studies indicate that many women and one out of three men struggle with depression on a regular basis. Because no one is immune to this, we must learn to face it with honesty and emotional integrity.

Depression seems to overwhelm with a vicious suddenness when it is actually the result of a malignant and constant process.

Getting things done are a struggle. Simple decisions can send you into panic and the thought of facing crowds is overwhelming. Weeping is part of every day. A sudden feeling of paralysis, imprisonment, where loneliness and despair reigns creating an emotional havoc takes over your mind, and you have no idea how you got there or how to escape from it. This is the time when you need to cry out to God. He then will turn on to you and hear your cry, you will be begging for a journey from darkness into the light.

The first step is to recognize the factors that can trigger depression: a lack of replenishing relationships; various chemical imbalances; poor self image, just to mention a few. One of the most common and deadly factors is failure to deal with the past. Things that happen to you and they surface into your mind.

When we bury pain alive, it keeps popping up at unexpected moments. Pain must be dealt with and buried. The will of God admits no defeat and penalizes no one.

But God is good. He provides a way for healing, peace, joy and happiness. Ask God to heal your heart, soul and mind, and trust Him. We want to remind you that we are collecting non-

perishable items and supplies in order to provide and support families in need of food. We also are providing counseling and referral services for families in the community. If you need or know someone in need, please call 347-945-1992. Please leave a message and we will gladly call you back.

Come 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 word Children’s Church - 5 years old to 12 years old Little Lambs - Potty trained ALL ARE WELCOME. —Rev. Sam Colon

Church of the New Vision

Circle of Christ Church

Family Owned and Operated

• Large Chapel on premises

• Pre-need counseling

• Ample Parking on premises

• Out of town services

• Casket Showroom on premises

• Cremations

A dignified funeral every family can afford.

All areas are handicapped accessible

Personalized & Professional Care • 48 Years Serving Our Community Worldwide Shipping including Caribbean, Africa & South America

718-231-7647 Call 24 Hours

Fax: 718-231-7665

NOW WEBCASTING TO FAMILY AND FRIENDS ABROAD

www.mccalls.net • director@mccalls.net 4035 Bronxwood Avenue, Bronx, N.Y.

Serving all cultures & faiths

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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; (718) 862-9172.

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 – 8:00 a.m., and 9:00-11:00 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, Coop 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

National Association for the Advancement of Colored People Mailing Address: P.O. Box 75-3111, Einstein Station, Bronx, NY 10475 President: Jerome Rice Office telephone: (718) 320-3210 Address: 135 Einstein Community Center - Room 36 Office hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Email: naacpccity221 O@gmail.com ANNOUNCEMENTS: Newly elected officers: President: Jerome L. Rice 1st Vice President: Joyce Wilson Secretary: Brenda Brown Asst. Secretary: Carole Haque Treasurer: Hermena Smith Asst. Treasurer: Terry Gavin Notice is hereby given that the officers

will serve March, 2013-1015. Please direct all correspondence inquiries, etc. to the mailing address.

Application for membership available at all membership meetings and can be requested by mail or phone.

Upcoming Calendar of Events at Einstein Community Center: June 1stAugust 30 Motive to Educate - School Supply Drive contributions and donation can be mailed to or dropped off at our office. Community Outreach Food Drive Collection Box: We are accepting non-perishable food items for Church of the Savor Food Pantry (e.g. canned goods, oatmeal, cereal, etc...please check expiration dates on all items).

Voter Registration Forms Available in English & Spanish: Civic engagement, chair and committee

members are doing voter registration for the election in 2013. The primary election will be on September 10. It is not enough to only participate in the national election. We must educate our community to vote in all elections, that includes school board.

Join us in signing the NAACP’s petition to the Department of Justice asking them to file civil rights charges against George Zimmerman at https://donate.naacp.org/ page/s/doj-civil-rights-petition. Petitions are also available at the office.

Freedom Fund and Membership Committees sponsors “Old School Party,” Saturday, September 21st - 8:00 p.m. - 2:00 a.m. at 135 Einstein Community Center, Room 45. Contribution, $30 advance (1 year membership/optional). TICKETS ARE NOW AVAILABLE. During the summer months July and

August, the office will remain open Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Thank you message from President Hazel Dukes: “On behalf of the Conference, I would like to express my sincere gratitude to Kenneth Cohen, the Metropolitan Council branches, Presidents Burke, Rice, Josey and branch members for participating in the press conference and the hand delivery of the letter to New York City Council members. The efforts in the branches and partners against Stop & Frisk was victorious. The City Council overwhelmingly passed the Community Safety Act.” “Congratulations to the Co-op City branch they participated in National NAACP Financial Freedom Contest and were second place winners.”

—Brenda Brown

NAACP Co-op City Branch #2210

CO-OP CITY FOOT CARE CENTER

Gregory S. Gang D.D.S., M.S. Complete Family Dental Care

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.

Most Union and Insurance Plans Accepted.

HIP CMO (Montefiore) Health Plan Accepted.

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

Se Habla Español MEDICARE ACCEPTED • HOUSE CALLS BY APPOINTMENT

Diabetic Patients with Medicare may be eligible for shoes.

Cosmetic Bonding Periodontal (Gum) Treatment Endodontics (Root Canal) Dentures / Crowns / Bridges Participating Dentist UFT • Oxford • CSA • Con Edison Guardian • BC/BS • Aetna Cigna • HIP/Dental • PBA Most other dental plans as full or partial payment

Evening and Saturday Appointments Available

140-1 Casals Place, Co-op City Building 14, Section 2 - Bronx, NY 10475 Visit our website GregoryGangDDS.com or email us at: smileggdds@aol.com

(718) 671 - 6000

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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 30 Thurs., August 1

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

Fri., August 2

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

Men’s Line Dancing w/ Voncile 9-10am, Rm. 31 Sing along w/Charles Carrington 11am-12pm Rm. 31 Women’s Line Dancing w/Jenifer 12:30 – 1:30pm, Rm. 31 Chat Session 10am, Rm. 31 Dominoes 2:30pm, Rm. 31 Word Games 9:30 – 11:30am, Rm. 31 Bingo 10:30am – 12pm, Rm. 25 Card Games 2:00-4:00pm, Rm. 31

1:15 - 2pm, Rm. 2

Intermediate Yoga 2-3pm, 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 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

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

Dominoes 10:00am, Rm. 45

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 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 Dominoes 10:00am, Rm. 45 Art 10:00 am, Rm. 45; 10:00 -11:00am, Rm. 36 Bingo 1:00pm, Rm. 49 Card Games 2:00pm-4:00pm, Rm. 49 Blood Pressure 2nd and 4th Friday 10:00 -11:30am, Rm. 49

WEEKLY TRIPS

WEEKLY TRIPS 1st Mondays:

Tuesdays

Stew Leonards Super Wal-Mart

Bowling

Tues, July 30

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

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.

Soups, Breads and Desserts

Shepherd’s pie Mashed potatoes Peas & Carrots

Whole wheat bread Fresh fruit

Cajun/orange Pollack w/sautéed peppers Creamy polenta Roasted garlic spinach

Whole wheat bread Canned apricots

Chicken Francaise Brown rice pilaf Broccoli

Hamburger bun Whole wheat bread Fresh fruit or canned fruit cocktail

BBQ pork ribs Corn California blend

Whole wheat bread Fresh fruit

Chicken salad plate Whole wheat macaroni salad Greek salad-romaine, feta, tomatoes, red onions

Challah bread Fresh fruit

Alt: Vegetable liver

1:30 – 3:30pm, Rm. 7

(Schedule subject to change without notice)

1st Mondays:

Alt: Chicken salad Apple juice Shake & bake chicken Braised fresh red cabbage Baked potato

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

Non-Kosher

Orange juice Turkey meatballs Mon., Swedish sauce July Green beans Mashed sweet potatoes 29

On Vacation July and August

Card Games

Wed., July 31

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

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

DATES

Kosher

Date:

Crochet and Knitting

Library

Mon., July 29

Einstein

Orange pineapple juice Beef hamburgers w/onions Potato knish Lettuce & tomato

Wed., July 31

Alt: Egg salad

Thurs., Aug. 1 Fri., Aug. 2

Tilapia Francaise Yellow rice Mixed vegetables Alt: Tuna fish Roast chicken Mashed potatoes Broccoli soufflé Alt: Gefilte fFish

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.

Nutrition Assistance – Two Fridays a month, beginning July 26th – 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 – On vacation July & August; Will return in September – Mondays, 10 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.

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.

Clothing bins

Shareholders are reminded that the clothing bins placed at the garages are for your convenience to donate used clothing, linens and shoes. Trans-America picks up twice a week to avoid overflow at the drop-off sites. However, it has become noticeable that instead of placing their bags of donated items inside the bins, some residents are leaving the bags on the ground outside of the bins, regardless of whether the bins are full or not.

Please place your donated bags inside the donation bins and DO NOT leave them on the ground. When packing, make sure not to overfill your bag(s) to avoid it not being able to pass through the bins’ openings. If you must, place the donated items in several small bags. Thank you very much for your cooperation.

Throwing garbage/objects from apartment windows is UNLAWFUL, DANGEROUS and could cause you to receive a community complaint and fine.

Co-op City Times / July 27, 2013

WEEKLY SCHEDULE 7/29/13 – 8/4/13 Organizations

Function Type

Date & Time

Room

Yoga/Pilates

Tuesday, 7/30 – 7:00 pm

2

Aerobics Zumba

Wednesday, 7/29-7/31 7:30 pm Thursday, 8/1 – 8:00 pm

A C

Bible Study

Sunday, 8/4 – 10:00 am

2

Worship

Tuesday, 7/30 – 5:00 pm

1

Duplicate Bridge Club

Game

Wednesday, 7/31 – 1:00 pm

9

Faith @ Work Church

Bible Study Worship

Wednesday, 7/31 – 5:00 pm Sunday, 8/4 – 8:00 am

8 8, 10

Harvest Restoration Ministries

Worship Bible Study

Sunday, 8/4 – 10:00 am Wednesday, 7/31 – 6:00 pm

4&9 10

Iglesia Cristiana Marcos

Bible Study

Sunday, 8/4 – 10:00 am

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African -American Association

Black Forum of Co-op City

Circle of Christ Church

Deeper Life Church

Mount Calvary Baptist Church

Bible Study

Tuesday, 7/30 – 5:30 pm

9

Toastmasters of Co-op City

Meeting

Thursday, 8/1- 7:30 pm

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Weight Watchers

Meeting

Tuesday, 7/30– 6 pm

4

Baychester Library Events VISIT THE LIBRARY - A GREAT WEALTH OF INFORMATION UPCOMING EVENTS 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: One of the nation’s largest telecom providers wants to end landline service to some New York consumers, a move that has drawn the attention of AARP. In formal comments filed with the New York Public Service Commission (PSC), AARP says the push, if successful, would spell bad news for consumers, especially the frail elderly, threatening their safety. The Association is urging the PSC to reject the proposal. In the wake of Superstorm Sandy, Verizon wants to replace traditional landline service with Voice Link, a wireless home telephone service, in the areas of Fire Island and the Catskills. But AARP argues the proposal is so broad it could lead to the telecom carrier eliminating traditional service anywhere in New York. AARP argues the new service leaves consumers in the lurch when it comes to compatibility with medical devices, home security, internet access and reliability of service during power outages.

REMINDER: Our Holiday Luncheon is scheduled for Thursday, December 12th 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).

Get well wishes to Ida Morton. Heartfelt condolences to Dorothy Cates on the loss of her brother and brother-in-law.

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 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 Gala: 1920’s Great Gatsby – trip includes Deluxe Motor Coach transportation; first stop at the Sands Casino in Bethleham (PA); then to the Desmond Hotel (Malvern, PA) w/dinner after checkin; next day All-American buffet breakfast; side trips for the day include a choice of sightseeing; shopping at King of Prussia Mall; or a 4-hour stay at an Atlantic City Casino; New Year’s Eve entertainment w/surf & turf dinner and an open bar; hats, noise-makers and champagne toast at midnight; buffet breakfast & show before departure for home — $100 deposit due at sign-up; travel insurance: $28/person (twin or triple); $37/single; $535/person (double); $645 (single); $525/person (triple)…contact Jean, 718-379-3742.

—Delores Debnam

Sunday, August 18th – Woodlock Pines – Poconos. Price per person is $78.

Enjoy an afternoon of entertainment, Bingo, boat ride swimming and shopping at their gift shop. Price includes an allyou can eat smorgasbord luncheon, consisting of an array of hot and cold selections of Alaskan king crab legs, fresh jumbo shrimps, Tuscan chicken, teriyaki steak tips with fried rice, marinated London broil plus an array of assorted salads, etc. Price includes transportation.

Saturday, September 12th, our annual raffle luncheon at the Sea Shore Restaurant, City Island, at 1 p.m. Cost per person is $48, which includes an entrée choice of broiled filet of Sole, broiled or grilled Salmon, friend shrimp of scampi, BBQ chicken, BBQ baby ribs, chicken parmesan or a combination

of BBQ ribs and chicken. There will be an appetizer, salad, soda, tea, coffee, plus a special strawberry cake to commemorate this occasion. More information will follow as to the raffle tickets.

We are heading to Lancaster, Pa. for the showing of Moses at the Millenium Theater. This is a 2-day trip, May 14 and 15. Price remains the same and the matinee time for Moses is 2 p.m. Details will be on our next article.

For the above trip, please call Mildred, 718-320-0288; Loretta, 718671-2958 or Lydia, 718-671-3005.

Please call Loretta for memorial cards.

Loretta is resting very happily at home after her stay in the hospital. Toby is also doing well. 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 a.m. - 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.

—Arlene Rodriquez

Sunday, July 28—Bingo game in Room 39 at 1 p.m. Admission is $30.

Everyone is welcome to join in the game. Snack refreshments served.

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

Rebate is $25 slot play, $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.

Wednesday, July 31 - NO BINGO. Thursday, August 15 — For members only going to CRAB SHANTY in City Island. Price is $20 for members.

For non-members, $25. Time is 1:00 p.m. MENU: Soup or salad, lobster, fried shrimps or filet of Sole, BBQ chicken and ribs, chicken parmigiana and snow

crab legs. Dessert, coffee, tea and soda.

Thursday, October 17—Going to Luncheon and Show. Show is SHUT UP SIT DOWN AND EAT. Price is $69 in Jersey. Menu: Salad, pasta with vodka sauce, chicken picata, roast beef, fish with lemon sauce. Coffee, tea, soda also a complementary drink, wine or beer.

Just a note: Marilyn Deleonardis is coming home from Rehab.

For more information, call 718-3799613, ask for Ann or Mary or come to 135 Einstein Loop, Room 39, MondayThursday, 10:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. or call Ann at 347-267-4751 or call Mary at 718-379-4899.

GOOD HEALTH TO ALL. —Mary Pilla

Einstein Cancer Fund

Handicapped Adults Association

Goose Island Senior Citizens

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Reflections

by Rabbi Solomon I. Berl Spiritual Leader of Young Israel Synagogue Among the many Hebrew names for G-d, one of the most significant is “Emes,” which is also the classic Hebrew term for truth. In effect, it tells us literally in a word that “G-d is truth, and truth is G-d.”

The word “Emes” in the Hebrew alphabet consists of three letters. It begins with an ‘alef’ which is the first letter of the Hebrew alphabet. The middle letter is ‘mem’ which is the middle letter of the alphabet and the last letter is ‘sriv,’ which is the last letter of the alphabet.

It is the Hebrew way of saying that truth is the beginning, the center and the end of all existence!

Most of us would take this, and rightly so, as a solemn warning not to utter a falsehood. But if we are to handle truth responsibly, we must realize that at times a full truth suddenly revealed can be harmful.

For example, to tell a child the complete truth about sex before he is ready can be damaging! To inform someone that he has an incurable illness is not always the better part of wisdom; to indicate to a woman that her dress is unbecoming or to a man that his suit is wrinkled may be a thoughtless cruelty.

Truth is a tremendous power and it must be handled with disciplines of conscience, consideration and wisdom.

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.

The Co-op City Jewish Community Council still has a few seats left on the bus bound for the Tenement Museum scheduled for the 6th of August. The pick up will be at 1:00 p.m. in front of the hardware store in Dreiser Loop, and we should be back in Co-op City before

5 p.m. The cost is $5 per person, and seats can be reserved by calling Lynn Levine at the Council office (718320-1234) or by stopping by Room 18 in the Dreiser Center any weekday, EXCEPT Thursday.

—Lynn Levine

The July 21st meeting of Co-op City Post 500 was cancelled because the Seven Seas Restaurant was closed due to lack of air conditioning. There will NOT be another meeting til mid-September.

On August 11th at 11 a.m., the Bronx County JWV will be holding a barbeque at the Bronx Veterans Hospital Nursing Home.

If you can help out at this function, call Alan

at 718-671-1144, and let him know.

Also, Post 500 will be having a Poppy Drive in September.

Birthday greetings to PPC Alex Selikoff, PC Marvin Warm, and PPC Lother Kahn.

A happy 13th wedding anniversary to Naomi and Marvin Warm.

—Marvin Warm

Co-op City Jewish Community Council

Jewish War Veterans Post 500

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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, August 2, is before 7:53 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.

High Holiday reservations for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur are ready for purchase. Due to our limited space, I suggest that you reserve your seat early.

For further information, call Mimi at 1347-427-4526. We always look forward to greeting you.

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

Coming Event: Sunday, August 4, at 1:00 p.m. – The Sisterhood sponsors a great afternoon of Bingo and friendship. The cost is $3 per person and includes admission, refreshments and snacks.

Sunday, August 18, at 1:00 p.m. - The Synagogue sponsors an afternoon of Bingo. $3 includes admission and snacks.

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

For more information, you can call 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 Baptist Church

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.

Beginning next Sunday, August 4, we will begin our summer hours; we will have only one service beginning at

9 a.m. Summer hours will last through Sunday, September 8.

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

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Church of the Savior

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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, interracial, inter-cultural, intergenerational fellowship of believers. We care about you, not your W2. We are not church as usual. Come as you are, we leave the judging to God. The Church of the Savior family extends love and affirmation to the Co-op City community; A warm welcome awaits you!! A very special invitation to our new neighbors in Co-op City. We love you for who you are, not what you have. Please call us at 718-320-0002 or 917-734-4058 for more information.

Do you want a place that allows you to meet the living God? Do you want to be connected to people who care about you, not what you have on or how much money you make? A special seat and friend awaits you.

Church of the Savior is located at 120 DeKruif Place – street level, (under Building #7 near Dreiser Loop). Take the 38 to Dreiser Loop and DeKruif Pl. Our mailing address is: P.O. Box 86, Bronx, NY 10475.

Summer Sunday Schedule: Meditation and Adult Bible Study - 9:00 a.m. - 9:50 a.m. Divine Worship - 10: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: Second Corinthians 4:8-9 Dr. Smith’s Sermon: “Lord have Mercy.”

Thought of the Week: “Men/Women who are in earnest are not afraid of consequences” — Marcus Garvey Weekly Activities – Every person is welcomed.

Bereavement Group - Mondays at 6:15 p.m. All sessions are confidential!

No meetings during the month of 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 in-depth study of the Gospel of Mark. If you plan to be with us, begin reading the Gospel of

Mark now.

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

Food Pantry - Every other Saturday.

For more information in donating or receiving food, please call 718-925-5052.

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

—Rev. Dr. Robert A. Smith, Jr.

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

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

Faith In God Church & Bible Institute

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JB RYAN COMPUTER REPAIR & UPGRADE

Call Anytime • Seven Days/Week • “When You See Me, You’ll Know Me!”

Fully Insured

(718) 320-5112 Cleaning Service - Windows

FAMILY BLINDS SERVICE

For prompt service call:

Fully Insured NYC License #1233497

11/30

www.spoonercleaning.com

Blinds

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(except vacuums and lamps)

General Cleaning — $80 + tax Semi-Heavy Cleaning — $90 + tax Super Heavy Cleaning — $120 + tax Bonded • 7 Days Accept Cash, Pay-Pal • 4 Hour Minimum

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SPOONERS DOMESTIC SERVICE

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Cleaning Service

M & M FLOORS

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Hardwood floors installed - Sanding & Refinishing. Polyurethane, Fabulon & Moisture Cure Finishes. Staining in all colors. Free estimates.

10% Co-op City resident discount. Call Mike (718) 792-0024

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Call 718-320-3300, x3384

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CLASSIFIEDS Home Improvement

Locksmith

Painting

1-800-479-2667

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CO-OP SALES

20% Off Any Lock Job!

Medeco • MultiLock • Wilson

High Quality Labor For a Low Price!

Serving Co-op City for over 25 years.

“When you see me, You’ll know me.”

Call Anytime • Seven Days A Week

Call Mike at: 718-974-1290

- Grout & Carpet Cleaning Eliminate e Breath Easy

HIGH SECURITY LOCKS

Bugs

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Co-op City Resident Specials

CO-OP SALES BLINDS! — since 1969 —

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MC Painting. Quality work at a reasonable rate. Interior and Exterior painting. Michael Condello (914) 309-7306.

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8/31 Call Wesley 212.996.7347 or 917.325.5334

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Bathroom, paint included, Kitchen $110 paint included, Bedroom - paint included • Floors Refinished • Doors Repaired • Wallpaper, Panel, Carpet Removal • Blinds, Doors & Kitchen Cabinets - Moderate Repairs • Closet Doors Repaired (very cheap)

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TABLE PADS CUSHIONS REFILLED NEW FOAM RUBBER SOFA PLATFORMS LOW, LOW PRICES

ALL STATE DECORATORS 7/20

Upholstery/Blinds Custom Craftsmen - 40 yrs. experience. Sofas & Chairs upholstered; Slipcovers-Fabric & Plastic; Kitchen Chairs - $8.99 & up: Caning; Venetian Blinds; Drapes - Custom made Refinishing, Touch up & Polishing of Furniture

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