Co-op City Times 07/30/11

Co-op City’s official newspaper serving the world’s largest cooperative community. © Copyright 2011 Co-op City Times

Vol. 46 No. 31

Saturday, July 30, 2011

State HCR taking comments from shareholders on proposed 1% carrying charge increase until September 6

BY ROZAAN BOONE Shareholders have until Tuesday, September 6, 2011, to send written comments to the New York State Homes and Community Renewal (HCR) about the proposed 1% carrying charge increase slated for implementation on October 1, 2011, to be followed by another 1% increase on June 1, 2012.

In addition, HCR has also scheduled a conference to be held on Thursday, September 8, at 7 p.m. in the Dreiser Auditorium, so that shareholders and representatives of the housing company may meet with HCR staff to discuss the proposed carry 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 charges. The application asks for a 1% increase effective October 1, 2011, to be

followed by another 1% increase on June 1, 2012.

Presently, the average carrying charge in Co-op City is $192.22 per room, and the proposed 1% increase would raise this figure by $1.92 to an average $194.14 per room in apartments as of October 1, 2011, and $196.08 upon the next 1% increase on June 1, 2012.

Co-op City’s shareholders can submit written statements to comment on figures contained in the Riverbay application for a carrying charge increase. The audited Financial Reports of Riverbay Corporation was published in the December 4, 2010 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, (Continued on page 2)

Einstein and Dreiser post offices could be closed

BY JIM ROBERTS The post offices in the Einstein and Dreiser centers face possible closure after winding up on a list of nearly 3,700 locations the federal United States Postal Service is studying for elimination.

If the two heavily-used Co-op City post office branches closed, residents would have to travel to the post office on Conner Street to use a full-service postal facility.

“Today, more than 35 percent of the Postal Service’s retail revenue comes from expanded access locations such as grocery stores, drug stores, office supply stores, retail chains, self-service kiosks, ATMs and usps.com, open 24/7,” said Postmaster

A spring sales push that started with the opening of two model apartments in April is at least partially responsible for a significant reduction in the community’s inventory of vacant unassigned apartments.

In February of this year at the time when Riverbay hired its new Sales Director Sheena McNeill, the community had a reported 167 vacant unassigned apartments. As of July 26th, that number was down to just 44 with two of those apartments being the model apartments in use as part of the sales initiative and another five currently off the market due to needed repairs. That brings the total to just 37 unassigned available apartments currently on the market as of earlier this week.

STATE OF NEW YORK DI VI SI ON O F HO USI NG AND C OM M UNI T Y R E NE WAL 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 NYS Homes and Community Renewal for an order to increase the maximum average monthly room carrying charge, including utilities, as follows: P r esen t Aver a ge C a r r yin g C ha r ge $192.22

E ffect ive 10/1/2011 I n cr ea se C a r r ying C h a r ge $1.92 $194.14

E ffect ive 6/1/2012 Incr ea se Ca r r ying Cha r ge $1.94 $196.08

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE, that by direction of the Commissioner of NYS Homes 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 corporation, sufficient income for it to meet, within reasonable limits, all necessary payments to be made by the corporation.

The financial reports of Riverbay Corporation are available for inspection by cooperators at: R iver ba y C or p or a t ion Adm in ist r a t ive O ffices 2049 Ba r t ow Aven u e Br on x, New Yor k 10475 Comments in writing on the proposed increase may be served by mail to Ricardo Cabodevilla, New York State Homes and Community Renewal, the Housing Management Bureau, 25 Beaver Street, New York, N. Y. 10004 on or before September 6, 2011.

A Conference has been scheduled for September 8, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. at Co-op City (Riverbay Corporation) at which cooperators and representatives of the housing corporation may meet with DHCR staff to discuss the proposed carrying charge increase and budget for Riverbay Corporation.

The US Postal Service branches in the Dreiser (above) and Einstein centers are on a list of offices that could be closed by the Post Office. A study is now underway of nearly 3,700 post offices across the US, including 17 in the Bronx.

Photo by Jim Roberts (Continued on page 4)

Co-op City nearly sold out; unassigned units reduced from 167 in February to 44 today

BY BILL STUTTIG

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The Riverbay Board of Directors was informed of this news in a memo sent to them by Herb Freedman of Co-op City’s managing agent, Marion Scott Real Estate Inc. Freedman informed the Board that while there is currently a total of 305 vacant units throughout the development, 261 of them have been assigned to future shareholders. 70 of those assigned units are currently are awaiting final closing; 65 of those units are waiting DHCR approval of the sale and 119 have been shown to a prospective buyer with the sales process moving forward. .

The 44 unassigned apartments, with only 37 available for sale, represent a (Continued on page 3)

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

See DHCR Notifications and Financial Summaries on pages 11 & 12 Message from Management: Air conditioning problems caused by excessive heat As you well know, the entire Northeast region of the nation experienced recordbreaking excessive heat late last week with temperatures well over 100 degrees for consecutive days throughout the tri-state region.

This rare and excessive heat caused our main compressor to overheat and trip off line; this in turn resulted in low air pressure and the loss of our high pressure boiler and then one of the chillers. As a result, we were not able to send out chilled water as cool as normally, which is approximately 45 degrees. Rather the chilled water left the power plant at 54 degrees.

The fact that we had record heat of more than 100 degrees for several straight days, also meant that it was extremely difficult to take the heat out the buildings.

Even when the chilled water was cool enough to provide relief, it took longer than normal to bring down the temperature in the apartments.

On Saturday, we experienced isolated problems in several buildings that required the power plant to make repairs to equipment such as the dual pump system, located within each specific building. Each of these problems was directly related to the excessive hot weather reaching levels far beyond what we have experienced in many years.

We have hence been able to bring the chilled water back down to around 46 degrees and we are adequately providing cool air throughout the development.

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See page 6 for important notice on hall closets.

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HCR

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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 Tuesday, September 6, 2011. They should be mailed to Ricardo Cabodevilla, Housing Management Representative, New York State Homes 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 page 11 of this week’s paper, comments submitted by shareholders 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 light of information obtained,” the notice states.

The notice to shareholders further states that after reviewing cooperators’ comments, DHCR 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 June 22 meeting, the Riverbay Board approved budgets for the next two

Air Conditioning

fiscal years, 2010/2011 and 2012/2013, which both include a 1% carrying charge increase. Resolution 11-18, which was submitted by Director Eleanor Bailey, and seconded by Director Francine Reva Jones, was also approved by Directors Bernard Cylich, Leah Graham, Tony Illis, Andrea Leslie, Evelyn Santiago and Raymond Tirado. Board President Helen Atkins voted against the resolution, as did Directors Bill Gordon, Daryl Johnson, Othelia Jones, Rev. Dr. Calvin E. Owens, Al Shapiro and Khalil Abdul-Wahhab.

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 vacan-

cy 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 DHCR 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 5% increase that was implemented in February 1, 2010 after a conference was held in the Dreiser Auditorium where cooperators were given an opportunity to comment.

holders, actually make money for this participation. It is important to point out that this initiative did not affect the housing company’s ability to supply air conditioning to the apartments and community centers throughout the complex because this is done through a water cooling process that does not put an undue strain on our electrical load as a traditional air conditioning

system might. In the case of last week, the extreme temperatures made the cooling process and reaching the desired temperatures for comfort in your homes very difficult to reach and had nothing to do with electrical load or capacity.

As always, we thank you for your cooperation in this matter.

—R iver b a y M a na gem en t

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When we experience excessive heat and humidity for prolonged periods of time, it will also be helpful if residents take precautions to try to minimize heat; some examples would be to: • Use window dressings to block out sun; • Minimize the use of ovens and other appliances that create heat; • Turn off lights in unoccupied rooms;

• Keep doors closed in order to help seal in cool air.

None of the problems mentioned above were in any way related to our regular participation in the state’s NYSIO Program, where we reduce our load or electrical capacity, so that some of our power is available to sell back to Con Edison’s grid.

The housing company and you, the share-

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2nd Combing ty Blood p Cinext Co-oDrive JazzMobile with Jan Parker cancelled The JazzMobile concert, sponsored by the Black Forum of Co-op City and featuring Jan Parker which was scheduled for August 23, has been cancelled. The Black Forum apologizes for any inconvenience caused.

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

Registration is offered onsite each day. For more information, please call 718-671-4437.

Harvest Home Farmers’ Market returns to Co-op City The Harvest Home Farmers’ Market has returned to Co-op City. This year, the market is located in the park on Aldrich Street adjacent to the Fire House, between the hours of 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. each consecutive Saturday until November 19.

As in the past, residents will be able to buy the freshest fruits, vegetables, and other products at the Harvest Home Farmers’ Market.

Please come out and support the vendors who travel long distances to make their produce available to the community. WIC & Seniors’ Farmer’s Market coupons are accepted.

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Vacancies slightly less than 50% reduction in available units in just less than four months. At the beginning of April, 81 unassigned vacant units were reported and in early February, 167 unassigned vacant units were reported.

Riverbay General Manager Vernon Cooper said, “I want to commend our Sales and Marketing team along with various staff members from other departments for the role that they’ve played in advertising our vacancies, showing model apartments, processing paper work for those applicants that have expressed an interest in apartments and accelerating the restoration of these apartments, which has enabled us to reduce the inventory of unassigned units here at Riverbay.

“It was just a few months ago that there were as many as 167 unassigned apartments and now that number has been

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reduced to just 44, which means that in addition to those apartments that were sold and keys were actually turned over to new cooperators, 119 apartments were processed and are now assigned to new applicants,” Cooper added. “It is important to point out that these 119 assigned units are comprised of applications in varying stages, which may include pending credit investigations, restoration of the apartment in question, approval of equity loans, etc. all of which play a part in determining how long it will take to actually close the transaction and turn over possession to new cooperators. These numbers demonstrate that our Sales staff is processing applications at a very fast rate, which enables us to quickly assess eligibility and seek commitments on the part of the applicants, which translates into a faster turnover rate and increased move-ins each month.”

Aside from the showing of two model apartments, both located in Building 34, each weekend since April except for holidays, McNeill said that advertisements were placed a number of newspapers including the New York Daily News, The Chief, Queens Tribune, Amsterdam News, El Diario, and A.M New York.

McNeill added that the success of the Sales Department in these recent months is also largely due to an extraordinary effort by the Sales staff. “Everyone here has worked extremely hard at turning these units around,” McNeill said. “There is still some work to be done but at this point I am very pleased with the results we have been able to achieve.”

The model apartments will remain open through September each weekend, except Labor Day weekend, between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.

Co-op City Hawks play for City Championship The Co-op City Senior Division Hawks played for the New York City Senior Division Championship Tuesday evening at MCU Ballpark in Coney Island Brooklyn.

Although the team lost 6 to 3 to the Oceanside Little League, champs of the Long Island/Queens Sectionals, they still finished the season as the champs of Bronx/Brooklyn Sectionals Division and as the District 22 champions, encompassing all of the East Bronx.

Before the team left for the championship game Tuesday afternoon, Riverbay General Manager Vernon Cooper and Board President Helen Atkins visited the team to wish them well as they boarded a van to take them to the game. The use of the van was donated by the Retirees of Dreiser Loop.

President Atkins said before the game that no matter whether they won or lost the championship game, the team has represented this community well over the past several weeks, not only with their excellent play, but more importantly with their sportsmanship and effort.

Assistant Coach Cliff Wade said at the close of the season, “We appreciate the sponsorship of Marion Scott Real Estate Inc., and the Co-op City P.B.A. A Special Thank You to the Retirees of Dreiser Loop for the use of their bus that transported the Hawks to & from MCU Park.”

A message from the coaches to the team after the game said “Meet the challenges of life as you met the challenges of the Inter-league, District, and Sectional Championships. Don’t give up the cause.

Winners never quit, and quitters never win."

The Hawks got to the championship game by defeating the Castle Hill Senior Division team on Thursday, July 21, 12-7.

This win makes the Co-op City Senior Division Hawks the Bronx District 22

Champions.

The winning pitchers were Nathan Bonilla, Devin Sullivan and Joel Mendez.

The offense started by Devin being hit by a pitch, Derrick Wade being walked, then Reggie Tankard hit a two-run double.

Reggie then stole 3rd Co-op City’s Senior Division Hawks capped off a great season on a wild pitch, then when they played in the New York City Little League Senior he stole home.

Division championship Tuesday night at MCU Ballpark in Coney In the 2nd inning, Island. Board President Helen Atkins and Riverbay General Manager Vernon Cooper wished the team well as they headed Jose Martinez sin- to the game.

Photo by Bill Stuttig gled, Derrick Wade was hit by a pitch, then Marck Tarlton hit a Reggie Tankard hit a grand slam home run 2 RBI double scoring Jose and Derrick. over the left field fence. The next batter, Reggie then hit a single scoring Marck. Malik Dixon, hit a home run over the cenGabe Santiago was walked, then stole 2nd ter field fence. base. He scored on a passed ball at home.

In the 2nd inning, Devin singled, In the 4th inning, Derrick singled, and Derrick walked, Reggie walked, then Malik Marck hit an RBI triple, scoring Derrick. hit a single scoring Devin and Derrick.

Marck scored on a sacrifice fly by Malik Gabe then singled and Jose Martinez sinDixon to deep center field. gled, scoring Malik and Gabe.

In the 5th inning, Jose had a double to In the 3rd inning, Marck singled, Reggie left field. Randy Gaines hit a single scoring was walked, and Malik hit a shot to left Jose. Marck came up and sealed the deal field scoring Marck. with a single scoring Randy.

At the top of the 4th inning, the umpire On Friday, July 22, the Co-op City in chief stopped the game due to darkness, Hawks played and defeated the Brooklyn and the District 22 Administrator scheduled Division Champs by a score of 13-1. This the completion for Saturday, July 23 at made the Co-op City Senior Division 11:00 a.m.

Hawks the Sectional Champions. Derrick At 11:15 a.m., the Bronx District 22 Wade was the starting and winning pitcher, Administrator announced the Roberto with three strike outs, one pick off and one Clemente team failed to call or show up and putout at first. Hitting Stars were Devin lost.

Sullivan, Derrick Wade, Marck Tarlton, On Monday, July 25, the Co-op City Reggie Tankard, Malik Dixon and Gabe Senior League Hawks played for the N.Y. Santiago.

City Championship against the Queens In the 1st inning, Devin Sullivan was Sectional Champions. The game was at walked, Derrick Wade hit a base hit, Marck MCU Field (Cyclone Stadium) in Coney —C liffor d Wa d e Tarlton was walked. With bases loaded, Island at 5:30 p.m.

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General Patrick Donahoe. “Our customer’s habits have made it clear that they no longer require a physical post office to conduct most of their postal business.”

Postal Service officials said the agency will document the workload in each location and hold meetings with communities to look for alternatives before any final decisions are made. No dates were announced as to when a final decision on closings will be made.

“As part of the process, the community will be given the opportunity to provide feedback via a survey and attend a public meeting regarding the possible discontinuance,” said Darleen Reid, a USPS spokesperson. “Since the announcement was just made [Tuesday] we do not have dates for those events yet. Something will be posted in the lobby of the offices that are being studied.

“This announcement represents an initial rollout of offices across the nation to study based on criteria established by our headquarters office. This announcement

should not suggest that every study will result in a closure,” Reid said. “It is a case-by-case consideration of how additional community-based access points can supplement local services in ways that help us extract some overhead operating expenses.”

Local residents who want to see the Dreiser and Einstein postal branch offices remain open can contact their federal elected officials and express their opinion.

“We should urge Congressman Joe Crowley and Senator Chuck Schumer to try and keep these post offices open,” said Coop City resident Martin Badonsky. “Our people with disabilities and our seniors are going to have a very hard time going over to the Conner Street post office.”

Congressman Crowley said he will take the case directly to the Postmaster General to explain why Co-op City needs the two postal branches in Einstein and Dreiser.

“There is no question that the Postal Service, just like many Bronxites, is facing

difficult economic times. Closing the area’s post offices, however, is not the solution to these problems,” Crowley said.

“These post offices are a cornerstone of Co-op City. Not only do a large number of seniors depend on the post offices for vital services, there are a number of jobs at stake. That is why I am fighting to keep these post offices open and will take the concerns of the Co-op City community to the Postmaster General. We must do all we can to boost our economy and our communities, not diminish them,” Crowley said.

Bronx Borough President Reuben Diaz Jr. spoke at a rally this week to oppose the possible closing of 17 branch post offices throughout the Bronx.

“I am extremely concerned that 17 postal locations in the Bronx are being studied for potential closure,” Diaz Jr. said. “The Bronx cannot afford such a considerable loss of both jobs and commercial activity, and the federal government must seriously reconsider enacting

any post office closure plan that would have a serious negative impact on Bronx communities.

“My office will continue to follow this process to ensure that the collective voice of our borough is heard on this important matter,” he said.

The Postal Service could replace branch locations at Einstein and Dreiser with a “Village Post Office” in a store nearby that would sell stamps and offer flat-rate package shipments.

The Post Office now has 32,000 Postal Service offices across the country and more than 70,000 of these third-party retail store locations. The Postal Service receives no tax dollars for operating expenses, and relies on the sale of postage, products and services to fund its operations.

The agency, which had $67 billion in revenue for fiscal year 2010, would save $200 million by closing the 3,653 post offices, according to a published report.

Its first-class mail business has dropped by 28% since 2007.

National Night Out goes to the movies Co-op City’s annual National Night Out celebration will have a different format this year as the community is being asked to gather on the Section 5 Greenway Tuesday evening for a big screen presentation of the movie Iron Man 2.

The movie begins at 8:30 p.m., but the celebration will start at 6 p.m. as local community organizations and businesses will provide information on services available

in the community and the 45th Precinct and Riverbay’s Department of Public Safety will offer information of available crime prevention and community services.

Riverbay’s Director of Community Relations Michelle Sajous assures residents that this year’s speeches will be kept to a minimum with only State Assemblyman Mike Benedetto and Captain Russell Green of the 45th Precinct scheduled to speak

National Council of Negro Women, Inc. Book Club will meet today, Saturday, July 30, at 3:30 p.m. at Barnes & Noble. We will be discussing “The Shack: Where Tragedy Confronts Eternity” by Wm. Paul Young.

Uncommon Height: Twelfth Annual Uncommon Height Gala Friday, September 9, from 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. at Washington Hilton Hotel and Towers, 1919 Connecticut Avenue, NW Washington, D.C. Health committee presents Discussion on Health Change Saturday, September 17, at 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., 177 Dreiser Loop, Section One Community Center, Room 14.

Please come out and share your ideas, bring a friend or two. Refreshment and door prizes; there will be a special prize for the number 50th guest.

As part of our charge to commitment, unity, self-reliance members from our section will join the Manhattan section in marching at the 42nd Annual African American Day Parade. The Parade will be held on Sunday, September 18, at 1 p.m. in

Harlem. Should you have any questions or concerns, please call the Manhattan Section President Junell Rollerson.

Our Annual Fall Trip: Saturday, October 22, tour home of Eleanor Roosevelt National Historic Site, Val-Kill Cottage/lunch at the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, NY/shopping at Woodbury Commons Shopping Outlet Tickets: $85. Please make checks payable to: NCNW Co-op City Section. Mail to: P.O. Box 93, Bronx NY 10475. For tickets and more information, contact: 718-538-8606, 718-320 2366 or 718-655-9034.

Save the date! Call to Convention, November 14-20, Gaylord National Hotel, 201 Waterfront Street National Harbor, MD 20745.

Please contact Sadie Gilmore, 718-671 3721, to notify us of birthdays, illness or bereavement.

We wish all of you a happy, healthy and safe summer. Happy birthday to July —Ma xine Sulliva n members!

Building 1 Association The Building 1 Association is hosting their first Family Day Picnic at FDR Park on Aug. 6th. We will be leaving from 900 Baychester Avenue, at 9:00 a.m. All food and beverages will be supplied by the building association, just pack up your car and join us for this day of family fun in the sun!

Also, on Aug. 27, we will be hosting a trip to the Mohegan Sun Casino, located in Connecticut. The buses will leave from 900 Baychester Avenue at 9:00 a.m. sharp!

The price of the ticket is $35. Upon arrival,

you will receive $15 towards your food and $25 towards casino chips. We are also holding an ongoing clothes and magazine drive for the Bayview Nursing Home here in Co-op City. Any and all donations are greatly appreciated and can be dropped off at Building 1B in the association room.

Anyone interested in any or all of the above mentioned events may contact Charles Phipps @ 718-320-2396 or Cipriana Greendridge @ 718-671-7537.

Thank you again for your continued —C h a r les P h ip ps support.

briefly before the movie starts.

The evening will include free hot dogs and soft drinks and a special KidCam through which the community’s children will be given a chance to appear on the big screen before the movie starts.

The evening will be sponsored by the Riverbay Fund, the 45th Precinct, the 45th Precinct Community Council, and State Assemblyman Mike Benedetto.

Each first Tuesday evening in August is designated as National Night Out during which communities throughout the United States are asked to come together in an outdoor public gathering to make a statement that their neighborhood will not be held hostage to crime. Traditionally, Co-op City always holds one of the biggest National Night Out celebrations in New York City.

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Broun Place Townhouse Association It is with sadness that we announce the passing of our neighbor, Ms. Phyllis Williams. Although Ms. Williams had moved from Broun Place due to illness, she is still considered as being our neighbor and a part of Broun Place.

Ms. Williams had served as Social Director of the Broun Place Townhouse Association and performed her duties with passion. She was also a member of the “Red Hats” and was very active in her church. She leaves behind her daughter and son and many other relatives. We will

miss you, Phyllis. May you Rest in Peace.

If anyone would like to send condolences to the family, please contact Ms. Gwendolyn Roberts, Vice President, or me for the address.

Thank you to Chief Apollo for putting the Mobile Unit back in Broun Place. It has made a tremendous impact on the quality of life in our area.

We will meet again in September, 2011.

If you wish to join the Association, you can join at the meeting or see Ann in 25A. Dues are $12/per year, per family. We wish

everyone a happy and safe summer.

Remember: If you have any complaints regarding repairs or any other issues, first and always contact Mr. Edgar Perez at 718-320-3300, Ext. 3408, or his assistant, Ms. Valerie Hayes. Your complaints must be documented by him and he will contact the appropriate department to address your specific complaints.

Call 9-1-1 first and Public Safety at 718671-3050 to report any suspicious activities you observe. Your calls will remain anonymous.

Our prayers go out to the sick and homebound. We wish you a speedy recovery. Congratulations to those celebrating a special event and our condolences to those who have lost loved ones. If you have acknowledgements of any kind that you wish to share with us, please contact Ms. Iris Sanchez or any officer on the Executive Board. If you wish to contact us, you can email us at brounplaceassoc@ hotmail.com.

See you in September!

—M a r j or ie H elm s

Association of Building 14 Cooperators Hello, neighbors! Hope that everyone is doing well. Before too many more weeks pass and this summer becomes a thing of the past, I want to thank Vernon Cooper for contributing to one of the most informative meetings we’ve had to date when he spoke at our June 23rd meeting. If you missed this meeting, you definitely missed an earful. Mr. Cooper gave us a full “run down” and responses to a myriad of concerned areas from laundry room conditions to the NY Community Bank loan to community violations related to suspected drug dealing, subleasing and loitering. Since 2005, the Association has invited Riverbay man-

agement to provide a thorough update at least once a year.

Also, in June, the Executive Committee (officers) and other active members met to decide how best to manage the Association given the difficulty in getting cooperators to hold positions as officers. Of particular mention, is amendment to our By-Laws in terms of reducing the number of officer positions and committees and how they will function. This and other recommendations and motions will be brought before the membership when we convene in September.

Again, the Association will be asking

members and other cooperators to pitch in as we give our Association Room a facelift. In a couple of weeks, please look for another article and notices asking for your assistance and/or donation of “home goods” to make our meeting space more welcoming. We’ll likely plan some sort of an Open House in September.

Note: The gentleman that called me about helping with carpentry with our fixup project, please call me back because my voicemail only captured the 347 area code, so I’ve not been able to call you back.

In the meantime, enjoy your summer and stay hydrated during this heat wave.

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H a ll closet in sp ect ion s Management has conducted an inspection of vacant hall closets in all residential buildings. Vacant hall closets that have been identified as illegally occupied closets have now been deemed as lock- out/removal units. Notices have been affixed to each of the illegally occupied hall closets instructing cooperators to contact their respective CSO offices if

they feel they have rights to the use of the closets.

Please take notice, within the next thirty days any cooperator who fails to vacate the illegally occupied hall closets, management will drill out the locks, remove the contents and store the items in a secure location. Photographs have been taken in order to assist cooperators with identifying

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their property.

Cooperators who believe they have a right to the use of an illegally occupied hall closet are asked to contact their local CSO and provide their name, address, telephone number, date of their hall closet agreement, if and when they were placed on the waiting list and proof of monthly payments for hall closet occupancy.

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Derek Alger Director of Communications

Rozaan Boone Editor-in-Chief

Bill Stuttig C loset s d eem ed a s illega lly occu p ied : Bu ild in gs 1A-14 2A-12th floor next to H apartment 3A-23rd floor next to the H apartment 3A-2nd floor next to J apartment 5C-23rd floor next to the G apartment 5C-13th floor next to B and C apartments 5C-7th floor next to B and C apartments 5B-4th floor next to E and F apartments 6-29th floor next to K apartment 7-24th floor next to H apartment 8-28th floor next to elevator & H apartment 8-4th floor next to H apartment 8-23rd floor next to H apartment 9A-10th floor next to J apartment 11A-6th floor next to B&C apartments 12-33rd floor next to K apartment 12-33rd floor next to H apartment 13-33rd floor next to H apartment 13-18th floor next to K apartment 13-11th floor next to H apartment 13-8th floor next to H apartment 14-33rd floor next to elevators 14-32nd floor next to K apartment 14-29th floor next to H apartment 14-12th floor next to K apartment Bu ild in gs 15A-25 15A-8th floor next to the H apartment 16A-17 opposite E apartment 17-33rd floor next to the H apartment 17-28th floor opposite elevator

Associate Editor 17-24th floor next to H apartment 17-17th floor next to H apartment 17-15th floor next to H apartment 17-5th floor next to H apartment 18-17th floor opposite K apartment 19-31st floor next to H apartment 19-3rd floor next to K apartment 20A-8th floor either door 20C-24 next to B and C apartments 24-6th floor next to H apartment 24-33rd floor next to H apartment 24-30th floor next to H apartment 25-25th floor next to K apartment Bu ildings 26A-35 26A-25th floor adjacent to G apartment 26A-19th floor between B&C apartment 26C-19th floor adjacent to G apartment 27A-10th floor adjacent to G apartment 27A-18th floor between B&C apartment 27A-13th floor between B&C apartment 27B-11th floor between E&F apartment 27B-12th floor between E&F apartment 27B-23rd floor between E&F apartment 27C-4th floor adjacent to G apartment 27C-14th floor adjacent to G apartment 27C-15th floor adjacent to G apartment 27-17th floor between B&C apartment 27C-20th floor adjacent to G apartment 27C-22nd floor adjacent to G apartment 27C-7th floor between B&C apartment

27C-8th floor between B&C apartment 27C-17th floor between B&C apartment 28A-9th floor adjacent to G apartment 28A-18th floor adjacent to G apartment 28A-19th floor adjacent to G apartment 28A-10th floor between B&C apartment 28A-22nd between B&C apartment 28B-3rd floor between E & F apartment 28B-8th floor between the E&F apartment 28B-11th floor between E&F apartment 28B-23rd floor between E&F apartment 28C-3rd floor adjacent to G apartment 28C-14th floor adjacent to G apartment 28C-21st floor adjacent to G apartment 28C-25th floor adjacent to G apartment 29A-16th floor adjacent to G apartment 29A-19th floor adjacent to G apartment 29A-22nd floor adjacent to G apartment 29A-26th floor adjacent to G apartment 29B-17th floor between B&C apartment 29C-8th floor adjacent to G apartment 29C-14th floor adjacent to G apartment 29C-19th floor adjacent to G apartment 29C-20th floor adjacent to G apartment 29C-25th floor adjacent to G apartment 30A-24th floor next to H apartment 30B-17th floor next to J apartment 31B-9th floor next to J apartment —R iver ba y M a n a gement

Metr oCa r d bu s to visit Co-op City n ext mon th The MetroCard bus will be visiting all three Co-op City shopping malls again next month, enabling people to sign up for the Reduced-Fare MetroCard, purchase or add money to existing MetroCard, and purchase E-Z Pass On the Go tags.

On Thursday, August 4, and again on Thursday, August 18, the MetroCard bus will be at Bartow Mall on Co-op City Blvd., from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.; at Dreiser Loop from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and at Einstein Loop from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

The MTA’s mobile MetroCard sales vehicles are part of the agency’s outreach effort to senior citizens and people with

disabilities who might have problems accessing subway station booths.

Senior citizens and persons with disabilities may apply for the Reduced-Fare MetroCard on the bus during regular visits to this community or other locations on scheduled dates throughout the Bronx.

To sign up for the Reduced-Fare MetroCard, seniors must be over 65 years and bring proof of age with a photo, such as a Medicare card, driver’s license or passport. Persons with disabilities must have a valid U.S. Medicare card (red, white and blue) along with a valid federal/state issued photo identification card in order to be immediately processed.

Disabled persons without Medicare

Cards must ensure that their doctors complete the physician’s section of the application.

After a review process, permanent Reduced Fare MetroCards are mailed to qualified applicants.

In addition to being able to sign up for a Reduced-Fare MetroCard or have one refilled, anyone can add value to their MetroCards or purchase pre-encoded MetroCards, including daily, weekly and monthly unlimited-ride passes, and also purchase E-Z Pass On the Go tags. In addition, Transit staff is on hand to answer any MetroCard-related questions.

For more information, call (212) METROCARD.

Jim Roberts Business Manager

Jennifer Flynn Operations Manager

Ralph Henriquez Production Manager

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

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

Anonymous or unsigned letters will not be accepted for publication.

Letters cannot exceed 350 words.

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

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

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

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

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

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Important Notice to Shareholders of Building 14 and Cooper Place Townhouses Article SIXTH of your Occupancy submit your completed form for a short- lease, notify Riverbay, in writing, Attention: Agreement provides, in part, that your lease term lease no later than thirty (30) days Sales Support Office, 2049 Bartow Avenue, automatically renews for an additional before the expiration of your present lease. Bronx, NY 10475, ninety (90) days prior to three (3) year period. You need to do noth- If you will be moving out at the end of your lease expiration. ing if you want your lease to extend for another three (3) New Three (3) Year Last Date to Request Current Lease either a One (1) or year period. If you desire a Expiration Date Expiration Date lease of less than three (3) Two (2) Year Lease years, you may call 718-320Building 14 3373 to request a form to subOct. 31, 2011 Oct. 31, 2014 October 30, 2011 140 Casals Place and mit for either a one (1) year or Cooper Place Townhouses two (2) year lease. You must

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Public Safety Report CCPD urges residents to be prepared for potential summer emergencies

BY LIEUTENANT PAM APOLLO The end of July and the month of August generally bring hot weather, plus the threat of effects from tropical storms and hurricanes, and this year is no exception. August’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 overprepared 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 which 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 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

Public Safety Blotter: July 17 - 23, 2011 J u ly 21, 2049 Ba r t ow Aven u e Officers responded to the Riverbay administrative offices when an irate woman entered and attempted to throw bleach onto employees. At least one person was treated for exposure. The woman was placed under arrest and charged accordingly.

J u ly 20, 140 C a sa ls P la ce A male complainant reported that an unknown person approached him and punched him in the face. The man was treated by EMS. J u ly 20, 140 Deb s P la ce One male was arrested and charged with domestic assault and remanded to Bronx Central Booking.

J u ly 19, 100 C a sa ls P la ce CCPD officers responded to this location after receiving several calls regarding a fight. One individual was arrested and charged with disorderly conduct and resisting arrest.

J u ly 18, 135 E in st ein L oop A CCPD officer on patrol attempted to defuse a heated dispute when one of the individuals refused the officers order to leave the area. This individual was placed under arrest and charged accordingly.

J u ly 17, 120 Ald r ich St r eet A complainant reported that he was approached by an unknown male, assaulted and robbed.

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.

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, as well as 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 buckle your seatbelt, obey speed limits and avoid distractions when driving.

Always remember, if you see something, say something. Call 9-1-1 and the Department of Public Safety at (718) 671-3050 or online at 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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African-American Association The following are programs sponsored by the African-American Association and you are encouraged to participate: Education – The Communiversity of African-Centered Education will meet on Tuesday, August 9th, 7:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 15 to discuss classical African history that is essential for the survival of people of color. All are welcome.

On Tuesday, August 2nd, 7:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 15, there will be further discussion of the book, “The New Jim Crow” by Michelle Alexander. Several participants had not completed the book and we look forward to another lively session. The discussions will conclude with suggestions on what can be done to create a government that dispenses equal justice to all Americans.

All are welcome.

Benjamin Todd Jealous, President and CEO of the NAACP, commented: For every century there is a crisis in our democracy, the response to which defines how future generations view those who were alive at the time.

In the 18th century it was the transatlantic slave trade, in the 19th century it was slavery, in the 20th century it was Jim Crow. Today, it is mass incarceration. Alexander’s book offers a timely and original framework for understanding mass incarceration, its roots to Jim Crow, our modern caste system, and what must be done to eliminate it. This book is a call to action.

Bu siness O p p or t u nit y Wor k sh op Wednesdays, 7:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 2. Call 646-721-8185.

Yoga & Pilates Mat Classes – Thursdays, 7:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 2. This

class consists of exercises to promote weight loss, tone and strengthen muscles, gently stretch the spine, improve posture and flexibility while reducing stress with breathing techniques and meditation, to create a sense of well being. Call 718-671-8364.

Belly Da nce C la sses – Mondays at 7:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 2. This is a fun and healthy way to stay in shape. No experience is needed. Call 646-281-4570.

Member ship Infor mat ion – We are saddened to announce the passing on July 16, of Ms. Elsie Nelson, the mother of Association member, Ms. Deborah C. Nelson-Brown.

On August 13th, Association members will participate in the Millions March in Harlem to address critical issues such as the Western campaign to re-colonize Africa, the bombing of Libya and the illegal economic

sanctions on Zimbabwe. More information will follow.

Gener a l M emb er ship M eeting – The next general membership meeting will be held on Saturday, September 10, 4:00 p.m. in the Dreiser Center, Room 15. We always welcome new members. You can join or renew your membership at any time. If you cannot attend a meeting, you may send your check or money order (DO NOT MAIL CASH) of $15 for a single membership and $25 for families to: African-American Association of Co-op City, P.O. Box 702, Co-op City Station, Bronx, NY 10475. Your membership helps to support this organization that sustains our community.

We trust that our members and friends are enjoying the summer and drinking plenty of —Fr a ncine R eva J ones water.

Black Forum Defen sive Dr ivin g r et u r n s in Sep t em b er Our defensive driving course has been suspended until September. Please keep checking back as we will keep you informed as to when the course will resume.

Bla ck For u m Aer ob ics in session Aerobics classes have begun. Classes are held every Monday and Wednesday, Dreiser, Aud. A, 7:30 p.m. To register, please call us at (718) 320-8035. There is a nominal fee for each of these classes.

Bla ck F or u m ’s Lyon s M a n e Tr a ck C lu b Try-outs are ongoing. A small fee is required for participation. For further information, please call (718) 320-8035.

E m er gen cy Food P r ogr a m New H ou r s & Da ys We are now open on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. in Room 20 at the Dreiser Community Center. Also, due to budget constraints and shortage of available food, you must live within zip code

Co-op City Tennis Club Adult Members The Co-op City Tennis Club invites players 19+ to enter the Adult Open Tournament to benefit the Milton Alexander Junior Program.

The tournament will run from July 2931 and will be held on the outdoor tennis courts behind Truman High School.

There will be matches in Men’s Singles and Doubles, as well as Mixed Doubles. The fee for singles events is $25 and for doubles, $40.

Trophies will be awarded to the winners and winner-ups.

Call Wayne Harewood at (718) 3200447 for more details.

Meanwhile, the Tennis Club continues its free tennis program for children ages 6 to 18 on the outdoor courts behind Truman High School, Mondays to Fridays, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. This program runs through the end of August and serves children of all playing levels and experience.

Registration is offered onsite each day.

For more information, please call 718—L or r a in e Alexa n d er 671-4437.

No Co-op City Times? Call 646.479.1041 or 646.261.1761; Saturday, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

10475 to participate in this program. You must also have your card with you and bring two clean plastic shopping bags.

In order to receive food, you must present a current photo ID such as a non or driver’s license or any photo ID card with proof of address. You will then be issued a card in order to pick up food in the future.

New em a il a d d r ess The Black Forum has a new email address, coopcityblackforum@gmail.com.

For membership applications, inquiries or to join the Black Forum, call anytime and

leave a message or email us.

We Need You - J oin Us Tod a y Now is the time for us to get involved.

Membership is $5 per year/person. Call (718) 320-8035 or write to Black Forum, P.O. Box 563, Bronx, NY 10475; email: coopcityblackforum@gmail.com. Help us keep independent community organizations alive in Co-op City. Everyone is encouraged to join. Call us or visit us in Room 20 in the Dreiser Community Center.

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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 C oop er a t or s of C o-op C it y (R iver b a y C or p or a t ion ) From: DHCR Counsel Subject: Preliminary Determination of Carrying Charge Increase Cooperator Comment Postmark Deadline: September 6, 2011 Conference: Sep t em b er 8, 2011, 7: 00 p .m .

Location: R iver b a y C or p or a t ion , Au d it or iu m 177 Dr eiser L oop Br on x, NY NYS Homes and Community Renewal (HCR) 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 enclosing a 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 on ly after HCR 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, HCR 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 HCR's preliminary analysis.

Additional financial schedules which show greater detail on the housing corporation's budget are available should you wish to review them. HCR requires the housing corporation to post the com p let e 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. HCR 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: R ica r d o C a b od evilla , H ou sin g M a n a gem en t R ep r esen t a t ive NYS H om es a n d C om m u n it y R en ewa l H ou sin g M a n a gem en t Bu r ea u 25 Bea ver St r eet - 6t h F loor New Yor k , New Yor k 10004 A conference for cooperators, the housing corporation and other interested parties to discuss the financial data and proposed carrying charge increase and possible time frames for implementation, has been scheduled with HCR. 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 M r. Alfr ed Wa lcot t a t (212) 480-7223 within two days of the scheduled date, to confirm the conference date, time and location. We welcome your participation.

H C R R eview of C om m en t s: Comments will be reviewed by HCR accountants, attorneys and housing management representatives. After receipt of comments, additional analysis may be made of financial aspects of housing corporation operations and the financial schedules may be revised in the light of information obtained.

HCR 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 corporation 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.

I ssu a n ce of R en t O r d er : 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 DI VI SI ON O F HO USI NG AND C OM M UNI T Y R E NE WAL 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 NYS Homes and Community Renewal for an order to increase the maximum average monthly room carrying charge, including utilities, as follows: P r esent Aver a ge C a r r yin g C ha r ge $192.22

E ffect ive 10/1/2011 I n cr ea se C a r r ying C h a r ge $1.92 $194.14

E ffect ive 6/1/2012 Incr ea se Ca r r ying Cha r ge $1.94 $196.08

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE, that by direction of the Commissioner of NYS Homes 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 corporation, sufficient income for it to meet, within reasonable limits, all necessary payments to be made by the corporation.

The financial reports of Riverbay Corporation are available for inspection by cooperators at: R iver ba y C or p or a t ion Adm in ist r a t ive O ffices 2049 Ba r t ow Aven u e Br on x, New Yor k 10475 Comments in writing on the proposed increase may be served by mail to Ricardo Cabodevilla, New York State Homes and Community Renewal, the Housing Management Bureau, 25 Beaver Street, New York, N. Y. 10004 on or before September 6, 2011.

A Conference has been scheduled for September 8, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. at Co-op City (Riverbay Corporation) at which cooperators and representatives of the housing corporation 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 St a t e of New Yor k E xecu t ive Dep a r t m en t Division of H ou sin g & C om m u n it y R en ewa l 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 corporation), respectfully shows and alleges that: 1. O r ga n iza t ion : 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. P r oj ect : 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. C a p it a liza t ion : As of 3/31/2010 there were 1,312,128 shares of stock authorized and 1,306,179 outstanding. As of the date of this application the equity per room is $4,500.00.

4. R et u r n on I nvest m en t : NIA 5. Need : The increase in carrying charges is needed due to increased operational costs and ongoing Capital Project expenses.

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

7. P r esen t R en t s: For the month ended January 2011, the average carrying charges (Continued on page 12)

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per room per month was $192.22 and this amount includes utilities. This amount became effective 2/1/2010 based on authorization by the DHCR in 2009.

8. R eq u est ed I n cr ea se: The amount of the requested increase is 1.0% to be effective October 1, 2011 and 1.0% effective June 1, 2012. The 1.0% increase effective October 1, 2011 will raise the current average carrying charges from $192.22 per room per month to $194.14 per room per month. The 1.0% carrying charge increase effective June 1, 2012 will then raise the $194.14 per room per month amount to $196.08. This increase will enable Riverbay Corporation to pay its obligations.

9. O t h er I n for m a t ion : None.

10. Su b st a n t ia t in g exh ib it s: Exhibit A, Riverbay Corporation Budget F2011/2012 & F2012/2013.

Dated: ___June 24, 2011 __ By: ____Vernon Cooper___

Riverbay Corporation Vernon Cooper Title: General Manager

Ver ifica t ion For C or p or a t e H ousin g C om p a n ies 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

R esolu t ion Ad op t ed By T h e Boa r d of Dir ect or s 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 Corporation at a meeting held on June 22, 2011 at which a quorum was present and acting throughout: SE C O ND R E ADI NG - R E SO L UT I O N #11-18 SUBM I T T E D BY: E lea n or Ba iley SE C O NDE D BY: F r a n cin e R eva J on es BOAR D O F DI R E C T O R S M E E T I NG , DAT E D: J u n e 22, 2011 W H E R E AS, Management has prepared the proposed budget for fiscal 2011/2012 and 2012/2013 for Riverbay Corporation based on maintaining the current level of services for shareholders; and W H E R E AS, the proposed budget requires increases in carrying charges of 1.0% effective October 1, 2011 and 1.0% effective June 1, 2012 in order to maintain a balanced budget through March 31, 2013 all subject to review, analysis and negotiations with the HCR; and W H E R E AS, for the month ended January 2011, the average carrying charges per room per month was $192.22 and this amount includes utilities. This amount became effective February 1, 2010 based on authorization by the HCR in 2007; and W H E R E AS, the 1.0% carrying charge increase effective October 1, 2011 will raise the current average carrying charges from $192.22 per room per month to $194.14 per room per month. The 1.0% carrying charge increase effective June 1, 2012 will then raise the $194.14 per room per month amount to $196.08. These increases will enable Riverbay Corporation to meet its obligations; and W H E R E AS, the proposed budget was reviewed with the Board's Budget Committee on February 24, 2011 and the committee recommended it be presented to the full Board of Directors for consideration; NOW T H E R E F O R E , L E T I T BE , R E SO LVE D: that the proposed Riverbay Corporation Budget for the fiscal years 2011/2012 and 2012/2013 is approved and Management is authorized to process the necessary application with the NYS HCR for the above stated carrying charge increases. Upon the NYS HCR's review and approval, Management is authorized to implement the carrying charge increases that the Commissioner of the HCR authorizes.

YE S: Ba iley, C ylich , G r a h a m , I llis, F. J on es, L eslie, Sa n t ia go, T ir a d o NO : At k in s, G or d on , J oh n son , O . J on es, O wen s, Sh a p ir o, Ab d u l-Wa h h a b P a ssed

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

Saints, staying close to godly friends helps us to stay close to God. 1st Peter 4:7-11 supports this. Let’s go into the

Word of God. 7 But the end of all things is at hand; therefore be serious and watchful in your prayers.

8 And above all things have fervent love for one another, for “love will cover a multitude of sins.”

9 Be hospitable to one another without grumbling.

10 As each one has received a gift, minister it to one another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God. 11 If anyone speaks, let him speak as the

oracles of God. If anyone ministers, let him do it as with the ability which God supplies, that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom belong the glory and the dominion forever and ever. Amen.

Now I extend our weekly invitations to you: The church will open today at 3 p.m. for a sweet hour of prayer. Tomorrow morning at 10 is Sunday School. Morning Worship begins at 11. Every 3rd Sunday following the morning worship, we serve Holy

Communion. Save this date and time: Sept.

18th, 6 p.m. Apostle G. Marie Carroll, from Kingdom Builders Church in West Hempstead, NY will be ministering at our convention.

We love you, and may God forever bless you is our prayer. We don’t worry about anything, but we pray about everything.

We are located at 171 Dreiser Loop in Section 1. Our phone numbers are (347) 276-4925 & (718) 671-3627. Jesus loves you, and so do we.

—Apostle G la dys R . L itt le

Building 13 Association With the current heat wave across the country, we ask that you take necessary precaution. Drink water and stay out of the sun as much as possible. Please check on our elderly neighbors.

Remain alert and report any criminal activities to the police.

Our security and safety is our collective responsibility and requires the cooperation of all of us.

We have some summer entertainment announcements on the bulletin board in our lobby. Check it out.

PLEASE KEEP OFF THE GRASS AND THE FLOWER BEDS. Please obey the following quality-oflife regulations: a) NO DOG is allowed in the apartment; b) NO LOITERING in the lobby and

on the stairways. c) NO SELLING in the lobby. Period. d) NO VANDALIZING the stairs and the elevators.

Unannounced “police sweeps" are conducted day and night to enforce these rules.

SEAT BELTS SAVE LIVES--Always buckle up; "It is not an option, it is the law."

Please avoid texting and unnecessary distractions while driving.

Report any criminal activities to Riverbay Public Safety at (718) 320-3050, and/or the 45th Precinct at (718) 822-5411.

For all NYC non-emergency inquiries, call 3-1-1. For traffic updates, call 5-1-1.

"IF YOU SEE SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING." —O lu b iyi Seh in d em i (M r. B)

Co-op City Toastmasters I know that some of you reading (hopefully) this article are asking yourselves, "Do I need Toastmasters?" "Why am I looking at this article?" and possibly, "What's in it for me?"

If you have ever felt awkward or uncomfortable when meeting people, be it your children's teachers, colleagues, or new members of your social or religious organization, you could use Toastmasters in your life.

There are 270,000 members in 116 countries around the world. There are more than

13,000 clubs. The numbers speak for themselves as Toastmasters International has increased their membership by more than 5% over last year. Our current Sergeant-AtArms is a example of the power of Toastmasters.

Lauretta Jaysura is a long time member of Co-op City Toastmasters (CCTM). She has been both the president and treasurer of CCTM, and is now a District Officer overseeing 4 clubs, as well as her position as stated above. Under Lauretta's leadership,

CCTM achieved 10 out of 10 goals for the first time. We have followed the path Lauretta set, as we have again achieved this goal, 2 additional times. Prior to joining Toastmasters, Ms. Jaysura had attended Dale Carnegie classes which were paid for by her employer. When her employer would no longer sponsor her, Lauretta joined Co-op City Toastmasters. Lauretta credits CCTM for many positives in her life; she ran for the Riverbay Board twice, albeit unsuccessfully.

"CCTM gave me the confidence to speak to

large groups of people," she stated.

Come to our next meeting on Thursday, August 4 at 7:30 in Room 28 at Bartow Community Center. Free parking is available in Garage 5; please bring your ticket to the meeting for validation. We meet on the first and third Thursday of the month at the same location. Come and find out what you have been missing. Understand what Toastmasters can do for you-bring friends-learn together!

Visit www.toastmasters46.org for more info.

—Lor na Smith

Zodiacs Track God is good - all the time. On Saturday, July 23rd, Zodiacs traveled to Hub Stine Complex, Plainfield, NJ to compete in the Plainfield Tsunami Youth Invitational.

There were approximately 400 athletes from throughout the Tri-State area. Teams from New Jersey, Conn. and Virginia brought some of the best athletes in the Northeast area to compete.

This was a great tune up for the AAU Junior Olympics in New Orleans. Even

with the weather temperature at 101 degrees, Zodiacs were able to rack up 34 medals. Medals were awarded to the top athletes in their events. For additional information, click on http://njraces.com/ results/2011-results/509-plainfield-tsunami-invitiational.

Zodiacs will be traveling to New Orleans on July 29th and returning on August 7th. We have 29 athletes going to New Orleans and one going to Hershey,

PA for the Hershey National Games to represent New York. Last year, we returned with two national medals from the AAU Junior Olympics and one from the Hershey National Games. Hopefully this year, we will return with more. Please have us in your prayers to have a safe journey.

If you have or know of any children between the ages of 6 and 16, who are looking to utilize track and field to

improve their horizon, please contact us.

Please continue to help us advance our children by sending a tax deductible donation to the Zodiacs Track Foundation at P.O. Box 67, Bronx, New York 10475.

For additional information, please contact President Thomas Francis at 718-6792060 or co-President Winston Dinkins at 914-441-6196, email watclt@aol.com or visit our website, zodiacstrack.org.

—W in st on Din k in s

Co-op City CERT-10 (Community Preparedness) Bea t t h e Hea t : Sur viving Su m m er ’s H ea t Wa ves A little over one week ago, New York City recorded records for high temperatures. It was a serious heat wave. Heat waves are particularly dangerous for children, seniors, people with cardiovascular disease, and people taking psychotropic and other medications.

During periods of extreme heat this summer, check in daily with your neighbors who may require additional assistance and make sure they are comfortable and cool.

When assisting an at-risk individual, some preparedness tips to consider during the warmer months are: • Make sure the air conditioner is work-

ing properly and encourage its use.

Spending even a few hours in an air conditioned environment can be beneficial.

• Identify Cooling Centers or air-conditioned buildings nearby and how to get there.

• Offer assistance in getting groceries, prescriptions, and walking pets.

• Make sure shades, draperies, or awnings can cover windows that receive morning or afternoon sun.

Dehyd r a t ion People perspire, even at moderate temperatures, if the humidity is high.

Perspiring or sweating is the body’s method for cooling itself. As sweat evaporates, the body is cooled.

However, when you perspire you lose a

combination of fluids and salts (called electrolytes). Dehydration is the condition where there has been a loss of water and salts essential for normal body function. Although the very young and the elderly are more sensitive to high temperatures, people of all ages are susceptible to the condition known as dehydration.

Some conditions resulting from heatrelated dehydration are: H ea t C r a m p s a n d F a in t in g Heat cramps are painful muscle spasms that occur when a person sweats profusely, drinks water but does not replace the body’s lost electrolytes.

Sports drinks such as “Gatorade” can help to replenish lost electrolytes.

H e a t E xh a u st ion Heat exhaustion causes a person to experience extreme weakness, fatigue, giddiness, nausea, or headache. The signs of heat exhaustion are clammy or moist skin with a pale or flushed complexion.

To relieve the situation, rest in a cool shaded area and give cool fluid, such as water or sports drinks (that will replace the salt that has been lost).

H ea t St r oke Heat stroke is the most serious heatrelated health problem. A heat stroke victim’s skin is hot and usually dry. The victim is mentally confused, delirious and may be having convulsions or be unconscious.

Heat stroke is a medical emergency, and an ambulance should be called immediately.

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Questions from cooperators I’m glad to see that some cooperators are getting more involved in this community. And, now, after writing some viewpoints, this community is now responding with their viewpoints to me. So, good, I want to hear from you.

I want you to feel that the door is finally opening.

And, that now, some of your Board members are going to listen to you.

For that reason, I’ve decided to include some of your letters into my viewpoints. And, that way, we can address your concerns directly.

The questions that you’re asking are really good, and it shows that you want to see improvements made to this community. Therefore, I want you to continue to be observant and to let us know what’s happening in and around Co-op City.

Now, in some cases, I will offer a response. And, where appropriate, I will let our individual departments offer a response. In either case, you will know that we are now listening to you.

Okay, here are some examples that I appropriately let our Finance Department answer.

Qu est ion #1: I would like to know why we have preprinted envelopes that come with our monthly maintenance payment, with an address in Central Islip. What exactly is located there?

An swer : There is a NY Community Bank facility near that address in Central Islip that receives and processes our payments.

Qu est ion #2: Is it true that we have two bookkeeping departments, one in the Bronx and one in Central Islip?

An swer : Riverbay maintains a Bookkeeping Department at the Bartow Center. The Bookkeeping Department processes payments, issues receipts, handles phone inquiries and walk-ins, resolves discrepancies, assists in legal actions, and processes income affidavits.

Qu est ion #3: What is the process if we are able to do online banking for maintenance payments?

An swer : Online banking is currently available to all shareholders whose bank offers online banking. Several hundred shareholders currently pay every month via online banking. Please check with your bank on the exact procedure to follow when you set up this payment

option.

Q u est ion #4: How about a debit c a r d machine at the main office for processing of payments for those of us who no longer utilize checks or do not want the expense of buying monthly money orders? Would this be a cheaper option?

An swer : We previously looked into using debit or credit cards to accept payments from shareholders. The fees that Riverbay would pay to the processing company would be about 2-3%. Riverbay collects about $170 million in carrying charges per year. If everyone used credit or debit cards, Riverbay would see their revenue reduced by $3.4 to $5.1 million. It is not likely that everyone would use credit or debit cards. But, the revenue loss would still be significant.

O pen Boa r d M eet in gs As mentioned before, I wish that we could have Open Board meetings so that you can see exactly how we conduct business.

Do we rubberstamp everything that comes from management? Do we intelligently challenge their contracts and proposals? Do we accept everything that management brings to the table? Are your Board members competent to even understand the basics of the way that proper business should be conducted?

What about the budget? Do we have Board members who seek to oppose intelligent efforts to reform the budget? Do we have Board members that write senseless viewpoints about progressive efforts to reform the budget?

How about our community centers? You mean to tell me that we must charge an existing daycare center that does not receive government assistance our standard rental rates? Bottom line: Who is going to ultimately pay Director’s Viewpoint

Daryl Johnson

this rent? Who? It’s the parents who utilize these facilities. Therefore, please, I want everyone to understand this concept.

Are you content with the way that your Board members are representing this community and you?

These are some of the reasons why I would like for our Board meetings to be open. I want you to see exactly how everyone on this Board conducts business.

Thereafter, you will be better able to answer all of these questions.

Now, many people have complained that we have had very few open Board meetings. Therefore, I say, it’s time to open up the doors.

And, you know what? We did open up the doors a few weeks ago. And, some of the parents said that they were shocked at the negative way that they were treated.

Now, here is a question that was recently raised in the Co-op City Times: How do we, as a community, get involved, with ideas and suggestions, when we have been denied the right to do so in an open forum?

My answer to that question is that I want us to have open Board meetings. And, I would like for us to see if we can get an agreement on the table about this issue as soon as possible. Additionally, I would love to have these meetings televised.

Bottom line: I want you to see exactly who should be on this Board and who must get off of this Board.

We need to make dramatic changes to our finances, our buildings, our shopping centers, our grounds, and to the way that we conduct business. Therefore, there is no room to have individuals on this Board that are completely out of touch with what we should be doing to improve Co-op City and our surrounding areas.

Now, please think about this viewpoint and stay with the Board members who are doing their best to make Coop City into a better community. Thank you.

All right, I want to hear from you. So, please write to me at: 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.

That’s it for now, so please have a wonderful week, and may God bless you and your family. Thank you.

American Legion Post 1871 Our Post is located in Section Five Co-op City at the Community Center, 135 Einstein Loop, Room 41. Our office phone number is 718-320-8165. You can also reach us by email at post1871@optimum.net.

Greetings to all of our comrades who are home-bound and recovering from various medical operations.

Happy birthday to all our Post members who have a birthday in the month of August: John Calderon, Jr.; Phillip G. Roy, James W. McKenzie, Kenneth E. Nelson, Joann Session, Jose M. Ozuna, Paul K. Winfrey, James Moseley, Lawrence Hatfield, Louis Menchise & Richard I. Lawson, Jr. The word is out that a change in the cost-of-living adjustments for the military retired pay sounds small, an average reduction of one quarter of a percentage point.

Congressional officials have discussed the potential change in COLA calculation as part of a larger package of federal spending cuts. This same cut would also be applied

to federal civilian retired pay, Social Security, and most likely, veterans disability and survivors benefits, too.

Command Sgt. Major Mellinger was drafted to fight in the Vietnam War, and the Army believes he is the last draftee to retire, after 39 years of service. He received his draft notice in the mail in 1972 at his home in Eugene, Ore. Do you know how many steps there are in folding the American flag? There are seven steps. Step - 1: To properly fold the Flag, begin by holding it waist-high with another person so that its surface is parallel to the ground. Step2: Fold the lower half of the stripe section lengthwise over the field of stars, holding the bottom and top edges securely. Step-3: Fold the flag again lengthwise with the blue field on the outside. Step-4: Make a triangular fold by bringing the striped corner of the folded edge to meet the open top edge of the flag. Step-5: Turn the outer end point inward, parallel to the open edge, to form a second triangle. Step-6:

The triangular folding is continued until the entire length of the flag is folded in this manner. Step-7: When the flag is completed folded, only a triangular blue field of stars should be visible and now you know how to fold a flag.

If you have to make minor repairs at home, one tool you should have on hand is a pliers. This tool is used as an extension of your fingertips, giving you more power for gripping, turning and clamping objects and they are great for plumbing work too; needle nose pliers are great for electrical work.

The U.S will have $14.3 trillion debt by August 2.

Did you know that it takes a 1/2 a gallon of water to cook macaroni, and about a gallon to clean the pot.

What do you call a vampire that lives in the kitchen? A: A Spatula.

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

—R ichar d I. La wson, J r.

Co-op City Branch of the NAACP By the publication of this week’s Co-op City Times, the 102nd annual convention of the NAACP will have taken place in Los Angeles, California. The convention goes on for five exciting days filled with seminars and educational conferences on national and international subjects. For example, one afternoon is devoted to bringing the youth conferences to the forefront; another day, the international crisis of HIV Aids is confronted. The world health situation and lack of available medical care for those that need it the most is focused on, on another day. Congratulations to those who made this convention possible and we can’t wait to read more and get feedback.

On our home front, Branch President Jeannette Graves is authorizing a new calendar reflecting fall 2011 - winter 2012 events and meeting locations. Alright now, August is here so don’t forget to get your tickets to the September 24th, Old School Community Dance Party sponsored by the Membership Committee of the Co-op City Branch of the

NAACP. The Membership Committee headed by Brenda Brown is preparing to get everyone up on their feet to have a good ole time. Tickets are $30 in advance and $35 at the door.

The featured DJ is DJ Playette. It will take place in the Einstein Community Center, Rm. 45. Get your tickets by calling: 718-671-3748; 347-326-5267 or Joyce at 718-6710100. You can also contact the Retirees community organization for tickets.

The Co-op City Branch of the NAACP will host the annual Walkathon this autumn, October 1st.

The Co-op Branch of the NAACP reminds readers our officers are President: Jeannette Graves; First Vice President: Joyce Wilson; Second Vice President: Brenda Brown; Secretary: Eva Lazaar; and Treasurer: Lisa Solomon. All correspondence should be addressed to President Jeannette Graves, P.O. Box 753111, Einstein Station, Bronx, NY 10475. Presently, the phone remains 718-671-7856.

Historically, the NAACP has fought for equal educational

opportunities for all Americans. Today the fight continues in the nation's largest school district and the NAACP is taking strong measures to insure and protect our most vulnerable citizens, the children. Check out our website, http://action. naacp.org, for more NAACP position information.

This week, we learned of the passing of Phyllis Williams, long time cooperator and respected neighbor. We send condolences and prayers to her family. In this oppressive heat, everyone needs to heed the heat advisories and take care to keep hydrated. If you can, look in on frail neighbors and if you are not well, let someone know you may need help.

Visit our website: http://action.naacp.org/ or the New York State Branch website. NAACP Adults membership is $30 per year with “The Crisis” magazine and student membership is $15. Don’t forget to sign up or renew membership and when you renew please include your membership number on the form. This press release is submitted with the approval of —E va L a za a r President Jeannette Graves.

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

We also invite the youth of our communi-

ty to attend our Sunday morning services, which are designed to meet the special needs of our young people. Parents, please send your children to learn of the Lord Jesus.

Prayer Service takes place every Wednesday evening from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. followed by Bible Teaching from 8:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Be with us to learn the truth from the Word of God. L ist of Pr ogr a ms a nd 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.

Seniors' Ministry meet 1st Tuesday of the month at 11:00 a.m.

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

Come join New Vision's "Partners in Reading Program" every Sunday afternoon from 1:40 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Students in Grades 1 through 8 discover the joy of reading while exploring and improving their literacy levels through small groups and reading

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

Our Senior Ministry will celebrate their anniversary on Sunday, July 31, during the 11 a.m. service. Min. Dianne Thomas will be the speaker. Their theme is “Praising God, Walking in Faith diligently with a prayer on our lips.”

The Church of the New Vision is located at 135 Einstein Loop, Room #33, Bronx, NY 10475; Telephone: (718) 671-8746 or (718) 320-0409.

—Ca r ol Ha que

Harvest Restoration Ministries Pastors Anthony and Andrée Davis, cofounders of Harvest Restoration Ministries, Inc., extend to you a warm invitation to come and worship the Lord Jesus Christ with us.

We are a community oriented nondenominational church that preaches and teaches the Bible in an exegetical style.

Our focus is to teach members of the ministry to use biblical doctrines in a practical

sense to be a blessing to both the home and the community. Pastor Davis has a particular affinity towards the empowerment of youth. His approach is to meet these young people where they are and to help transform them to meet their God given destiny.

We meet at 177 Dreiser Loop Community Center, Room 10, for Wednesday night Bible study and Room 9 for Sunday morning worship.

O r d er of Ser vices Sunday School – 11:00 a.m.

Sunday Morning Worship – 12:00 p.m.

Wednesday Night Bible Study – 7:30 p.m.

Children’s Church – Every 2nd Sunday of every month Communion – Every 1st Sunday of every month Pastor Anthony Davis is currently being

mentored by one of the most prolific preachers in America, Bishop Noel Jones of the City of Refuge, Gardena, CA. E vent s for 2011 Friends & Family Day (August 20th) Church’s 5th year Anniversary/Kids Christmas Party (December 10th) For more information about our church, please visit: www.harvestrestoration.org.

—P a st or Ant h on y Da vis

Retirees of Dreiser Loop Summer is here! It’s time to start new fun things. Do enjoy the light of the day!

Stay cool!

Come join us, RETIREES and friends.

During the summer months, Clubroom 19 (718-379-0377) will continue to be available for your weekday socializing pleasure. Have fun and laughs, play cards, Board games, or just watch one of your favorite TV programs with friends.

T R AVE L AC T I VI T I E S: Join the fun as we travel to: • Dover Downs Hotel Casino, DE and Crab Feast ATTENTION! All passengers must present a valid US federal or state government-issued photo ID at the casino, for example, Drivers’ License or other state photo identity card, U.S. Passport, or Permanent Resident Card.

You will stay at the Dover Downs

Hotel Casino – August 9-11, (3 day/2 nights). You’ll have 2 buffet breakfasts; 2 amazing dinners including ALL you can eat spiced and steamed Maryland Style Blue Crab Feast at the Old Mill Crab House. Shop at the Rehoboth Outlet Stores, as well as enjoy non-stop action at the award winning Dover Downs casino.

Price: $409/double, $499/single. A few seats are still available. Final payment due now.

NOT E : On Tuesday, Aug. 9th, meet/board bus at Dreiser Loop at 9:30 a.m. (corner near deli). Bus will leave promptly at 10:00 a.m. Contact-Virginia Stewart at 718-379-0377.

• Harrah’s Chester Casino and Racetrack, PA – Wed., Sept. 14. Price: $65 per person. A 6 hour casino stay, a $10 slot bonus, and all you can eat at the TEMPTATION buffet. A fun-filled excit-

ing and fruitful day awaits you. Come, sign up and join the party! Contact Lorraine Parker, 718-671-6403 or Beverly James, 718-379-0377.

All checks payable to - RETIREES of Dreiser Loop.

• HOLD THE DATES: (Wed.-Fri.) November 16-18, (3 days/2 nights) to Showboat Casino in Atlantic City. Details to follow. (Contact - Lorraine Parker, 718-671-6403).

T H E AT R E C O M M I T T E E : Committee members will see you again in September. Do enjoy your summer.

G O O D AND W E L FAR E : Cheers and best wishes to Beverly James, who has been discharged from the hospital and is back home recuperating.

Lennie Murrell is in rehab at the Regeis Care Center on Baychester Avenue,

10475 and would welcome your greetings. Also, we send our support and good wishes to Gladys Williams and James Stewart who are still on the mend. We wish all our members a speedy recovery and a subsequent long and healthy life.

“Sending a little sunshine to sprinkle in your day, reminding you that you're thought of in a warm and special way!”

Contact Elinor Gordon at 718-3790377 regarding illnesses and bereavements.

H E L P WANT E D: Volunteer parttime van drivers needed. (Call 718-3790377 for additional information.)

“Coming together is a beginning, staying together is progress, and working together is success.”

Good health, good fortune, and a safe and happy summer to all!

—C la u d et t e Da vis

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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.

C H UR C H SUM M E R SC H E DUL E : (Dress-down Summer Attire, July 3 – September 4) Adult Sunday School - 9:00 a.m.

Worship Service - 10:00 a.m. (July 24 – September 4) Communion Service - Every first and third Sundays Prayer Meeting and Bible Study - Wednesday at 7 p.m.

T HE FO LL OWING PRO GR AMS AR E AT T HE C HURC H’S ANNEX: 2053 ASC H LO OP NORT H (C O-O P CIT Y) Morning Prayer Services - Tuesday, 6:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.

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

OTHE R SC HEDULE D E VE NTS: The Women’s Guild announces travel plans for 2012! A FANTASTIC 17-DAY AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL …WEST TOUR - June 26-July 12. We invite you to get additional information about the tour, meet fellow travelers, the Travel Agent and representatives from AMTRAK by attending AMERICA WEST TOUR DAY, today, Saturday, July 30,

at 2:00 p.m. at Community Protestant Church, 1659 East Gun Hill Road, Bronx. For additional information and/or to RSVP, call (718) 671-5961; (718) 320-1435; (718) 7983337, (718) 671-3181 or (718) 320-2608. A $50 discount for reservations made on tour day.

Saturday, August 27th – Nurses Ministry’s Annual Shopping Spree to Reading, Pa. (Vanity Fair and Burlington Outlets). Bus departs 7:30 a.m. from Church Annex (2053 Asch Loop North, Co-op City). Donation: $43. For tickets and/or additional information, call (718) 671-7935 or (718) 671-1754.

Wednesday, September 14th, 9:00 a.m. - AARP Driver Safety Program (6-hour course) at Community Protestant Church. Instructor: Mrs. Gwendolyn Richardson. Cost: $12, AARP members; $14, non-AARP members. (M.O. or Check, payable to: AARP.) To register, call the Church Office at (718) 862-9172.

Saturday, September 17th, 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. at Dreiser Auditorium B, the Missionary Ministry presents a RED CARPET FASHION SHOW AND BRUNCH, featuring the fashions of Dressed to A “T” by Theresa Ferguson.

Tickets: $40. For additional information and to purchase tick-

ets, call (718) 379-8514; (718) 671-6922, (718) 671-0425 or (718) 671-6122.

Saturday, September 24th – Join the Nurses Ministry on their Annual Trip to The Big “E” State Fair in Springfield, Mass. Departure from Church Annex (2053 Asch Loop North, Co-op City) at 7:30 a.m. Tickets: $60/adults; $35/children (3-10). For additional information and/or to make reservations, call (718) 671-7935 or 671-1754.

Saturday, October 8, 3:00 p.m. Get on board the “GLORY TRAIN,” a fantastic play presented by the Sepia Players at Community Protestant Church, 1659 East Gun Hill Road, Bronx. Donation: $20. For additional information and/or to purchase tickets, call (718) 513-3308; (718) 671-2187; (718) 655-7241 or (718) 671-5961.

HOL D THE DATE ! Thursday, March 22, 2012, CPC Tours sponsors a trip to Sight and Sound Theatre to see JONAH, with dinner at Miller’s Restaurant.

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

—E va n G. M itchell

Evangelical Church of Co-op City – UMC Open Doors, Open Hearts and Open Minds C om e & Visit Us – We welcome you to God’s House – Your House – One Family in Christ. We are a congregation with spirit-filled worship, offering a variety of opportunities for spiritual growth, fellowship and service to God and our community. We are a multi-ethnic, multi-cultural and bilingual congregation and all are welcome. Services are at the church at 2350 Palmer Avenue, across the street from Building 30. Parking is available. Visit our website at www.co-opcityumchurch.org.

Su n d a y Ser vices – The first Sunday of the month is a bilingual service with communion at 10 a.m. Every other Sunday, the services are as follows: English Service at 9 a.m. and the Spanish Service at 11:30 a.m. There are Bible studies in English and Spanish at 10:30 a.m. We also have a children’s service during the English service.

Neos P r ogr a m s – Is canceled for the summer. Neos

will resume in September.

C r escend o C hr ist ia n M u sic School: Learn piano, guitar, percussion, voice and theory. Contact Maestro Frank Colon at (917) 753-3644. The school will be open from Monday – Thursday, 2 p.m. – 8 p.m. Private and group lessons are available. Earlier lessons can be arranged. All ages welcome. Registration is free and rates are affordable.

F lea M a r ket : We will be having our Flea Market on September 24, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. If you are interested in being a vendor, please call the following: Pauline, (718) 320-1552 (call between 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. and 5 p.m.

- 8 p.m., weekdays); Barbara, (347) 603-7473 (if no answer, leave message). No applications will be given after September 17th.

L a n ca st er, P a . t r ip – We are going to Lancaster on September 30 to October 1. The trip will consist of shop-

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!! We love you for who you are, not what you have.

Please call us at 718-320-0002 or 917-734-4058 for more information. Do you want a place that allows you to meet the living God? Do you want to be connected to people who care about you not what you have on or how much money you make? A special seat and friend awaits you.

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

Su nd a y M or n ing Schedu le: Adult Bible Study – 9:15 a.m.

Summer Worship - 10:00 a.m. Come and be blessed, we want an opportunity to love you. See you in church.

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

Dr. Smith's Sermon topic: "Victory Looks Good on You!" Reading from Holy Scripture - First Samuel 17:1-25.

Weekly Act ivity Each Thursday at 10:00 a.m., Channel 70, Bronxnet.

Tune in and be blessed. If this program has lifted you, please let us know. Dr. Smith can be contacted at 718-3200002. If you prefer to drop a personal note: P.O. Box 86, Bronx, NY 10475 is our mailing address.

Bereavement Support Group meets Monday evenings at 7:00 p.m. Are you grieving the loss of a loved one? Come, our arms and hearts are open to you. God bless you!

" I wa s h un gr y a n d you fed me" … Church of the Savior is reaching out to individuals and families who need nutritious food. Our food pantry, coordinated by First Lady Theresa Smith, is just a phone call away. For more information in donating or receiving food, please call her at

ping at Rockville Square Outlets, Dutch Apple Dinner Theater to see “I Love a Piano,” staying at the Heritage Hotel, breakfast at the hotel and going to Bird-in-Hand Farmers Markets and luncheon at Shady Maple Smorgasbord. Travel by deluxe coach. Cost is $237 per person double occupancy, $295 single occupancy, $229 for triple occupancy; $165, children 13 to 18, and $133, children 12 and under. Children must have 2 adults in the room in order to get the double occupancy rate. Call Barbara at (347) 603-7473 to find out more and make your reservation. If no answer, please leave a message.

Deposit must be half payments and full payment must be made no later than August 7th.

If you are interested in going on the trip, you must call soon. Limited number of seats available.

—R ev. Dr. M ilca Alva r ez-P la u d

Church of the Savior 718-925-5052.

T hought of th e Week : "Prayer is not an argument with God to persuade God to move things our way, but an exercise by which we are enabled by God's spirit to move our—R ev. Dr. R ob er t A. Sm it h selves God's way!"

Family Owned and Operated • Large Chapel on premises

• Pre-need counseling

• Ample Parking on premises

• Out of town services

• Casket Showroom on premises

• Cremations

Personalized & Professional Care

A dignified funeral every family can afford.

All areas are handicapped accessible

Worldwide Shipping including Caribbean, Africa & South America

718-231-7647 Call 24 Hours

Fax: 718-231-7665 www.mccalls.net • director@mccalls.net 4035 Bronxwood Avenue, Bronx, N.Y.

Serving all cultures & faiths

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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 for adults is held at 9:15 a.m. We invite you to worship, study, and pray with us.

Summer hours will begin next Sunday, August 7, there will be one worship service held at 9:00 a.m. begin-

ning Aug. 7 to Sunday, September 11.

Wednesday evening Bible study is suspended for the summer. The midweek service and Wednesday afternoon Bible study is suspended for the summer. Evening Prayer Service is suspended for the summer.

The Co-op City Baptist Church is located at 135 Einstein Loop, Room 50 (lower level). Our telephone number is

718-320-3774. Visit us on the web at www.coopcitybaptistchurch.org.

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

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

—H a t t ie L . L u c a s

Faith @ Work Christian Church Meeting at 177 Dreiser Loop/Dreiser Community Center, Room 8, 9:30 a.m.

(Sundays).

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

Week ly Wor ship E xper ien ces: 6:30 p.m., Thursday Bible Study Sunday Morning Worship, 9:30 a.m.

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

C h u r ch M ot t o: "We are Christ-

Centered, Family-Focused with Power and Authority."

C h u r ch M ission: To empower, educate and motivate men, women, boys and girls to reach their full potential and live abundant lives through preaching and teaching the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

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

P a r t -Tim e E m p loym en t : Looking for a church home to worship in, be a blessing

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

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

on Thursday.

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

Make your face shine upon your servant and teach me your decrees. (Psalm 119:135) —D. Singleton & M. Cha mber s

Texting While Driving Increases Your Risk of an Accident by 27%!

and be blessed? Join us as we answer the unemployment issue and save a generation all at the same time. The economy is not only a government issue, it's a church issue. If you have a heart for young people and want to take part in positively impacting their lives, been looking for a "dosomething" church and can be dedicated and committed-this is the right fellowship for you. Join us for Sunday worship and speak to the pastor after service. NO

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

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

—P a st or Deb or a h J en k in s

Handicapped Adults Association VAN--As of this writing, there is no schedule for the van. Check our weekly article for further information. You can call the office at 718-320-2069.

FL EA MAR KET--Come into Room #13 and shop in our Flea Market.

Greeting cards are 25¢ each, canes are $5 each, jewelry, soft covered books 5 for $1, hard covered books are 50¢ each, CD's music in Spanish and English $1 each; New

items arrive daily.

We are open from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. We are located in the Dreiser Community Center, Rm. 13.

THE OF FIC E--Our office hours are 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. If you need information, call the office at 718-320-4069.

Pennies, pennies, pennies, please bring them into the office.

—Ar lene Rodr iquez

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Tues., August 2

Mon., August 1

Bartow Library 9:30am -1 p.m.

Rm. 31

Einstein

Dreiser

Library 9:30 a.m. – 1 p.m., Rm. 49

Crochet and Knitting 9 a.m., Rm. 7

Dominos 10 a.m., Rm. 45

Library, Exercise, Chat Session 9:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., Rm. 7

Bingo – 11 a.m., Rm 31 Dominos 2 p.m., Rm 25 Word Games 9:30 – 11 a.m., Rm. 31 Card Games 2 – 4 p.m., Room 25 Current Events 10 a.m., Rm. 31

Line Dancing 10-11 a.m., Rm. 45 Around The Lunch Table 11:30 a.m., Rm. 49

Wed., August 3 Thurs., August 4 Fri., August 5

Whole wheat bread Apple

Apple juice Tues., Breaded fish August w/tartar sauce 2 Mexicorn, French beans

Garlic chicken Baked potato Broccoli florets

Rye bread Apricot halves

Baked chicken Baked potatoes Broccoli florets

Turkey breast Rice Spinach

Whole wheat bread Orange

Walking & Exercise w/ Ms. Gaskill, 2–4 p.m.

Afternoon Movie 2 – 4 p.m., Rm. 7

Dominos 10 in Rm. 49

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

Thurs., August 4

Orange juice Salmon loaf w/lemon sauce Orzo, Kale

Loin of pork Sweet potato Italian green beans

Whole wheat bread Fruit cocktail

Tai Chi 11:00 in Rm. 45

Alert & Alive on vacation until September,

Pineapple juice Turkey salad Potato salad Tossed salad

Chicken stew Penne pasta Lettuce/tomato/carrots

Whole wheat bread Cantaloupe

Bingo 1:00 in Rm. 49

Mixed Cultural dance 10:30 in Aud. A

Fri., August 5

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

Stay Well Exercise on vacation until Sept. 14

Mind Teasers 12-1 p.m., Rm. 7 Tuesday Movie w/popcorn 2-4 p.m., Rm. 7

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

Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session, Rm. 7, 9:30 – 1:00 Garden Club, Rm. 7, 10:00 Sewing w/Raymonde on vacation until Sept.

Tai Chi 11 a.m., Rm. 2 Mind Teasers 12-1 p.m., Rm. 7 Art Class 1-4 p.m., Rm. 7

Library 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., Rm. 31 Chat session 9:30 a.m. – 1 p.m., Rm. 31 Dominos 2:30 p.m., Rm. 25 Word Games 9:30 -11:30, Rm. 31 Bingo 2 p.m. in Rm. 25 Card Games 2:30-4:00 p.m., Rm. 25

Library, Exercise Bike, Chat session, Rm. 7, 9:30 – 1 pm Blood Pressure 1st & 3rd Thursday 10-11:30, Rm. 7 Mind Teasers 12-1 p.m., Rm. 7 Belly Dancing 12:30 p.m., Aud. A Handi-Flex 1 p.m., Aud. A Drama Rm. 7, 1:30–4 p.m.

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

Dominos 10 a.m., Rm. 45

Word Games 9:30– 1:30 p.m., Rm. 31

Spelling Bee10 a.m., Rm. 49

Bingo 2 p.m. in Rm. 25

Line Dancing 10-11 a.m., Rm. 31

Shepherd pie Sliced carrots

Wed., August 3

Word Games 9:30 –11:30 a.m., Rm. 31

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

Mon., Orange/pineapple juice Beef casserole August w/macaroni 1 Spinach

Mind Teasers 12 – 1 p.m., Rm. 7

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

Blood Pressure 1st & 3rd on vacation until Sept. 21

Soups, Breads and Desserts

Kosher

Bingo 11 a.m., Rm. 31

Bingo 10:00 in Rm. 31

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

Stay Well Exercise No July/Aug. Resume Sept.

Non-Kosher

Date:

Spanish Practice Class 10:30 in Computer lab Bingo 1:00 in Rm. 49

Dominos 10 a.m., Rm. 45 Stay Well Exercise 10-11, Rm. 45 Spelling Bee 11 a.m., Rm. 49 Bingo 1:00 in Rm. 49

Dominos 10 a.m., Rm. 45

Crochet & Knitting 9:00 in Rm. 2

Art 10:00 in Rm. 45

Day at the Movies w/ popcorn 10 a.m., Rm. 7

Bingo 1:00 p.m. in Rm. 49

Meditative Moments on vacation until September

Card Games Rm. 49 2 p.m. – 4 p.m.

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

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

Whist Card Game/ Scrabble 2-4 pm, Rm. 7

*Schedule subject to change without notice*

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

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

Upcoming Events/Trips E M P I R E C I T Y C ASI NO - August 3rd August 24th and August 31 - $3.

SOLD OUT. NE W DAT E S: September 7th, September 14th and September 28th.

Trip includes transportation, boxed lunch and 4 hours at casino, $10 food coupon.

Pick-ups: Einstein, 10:00 a.m.; Bartow, 10:15 a.m. and Dreiser, 10:30 a.m. DROP OFF AT ASCH LOOP IN FRONT OF LIBRARY; DREISER LOOP AND EINSTEIN LOOP ONLY. ST E W L E O NAR DS – Monday, August 1.

I F SA Ad voca cy C a fé at Co-op City.

Join us for a lively discussion on senior benefits and entitlements, Wednesday, August 10, 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m., Einstein Center, 2nd Floor. Refreshments will be served. Contact Hattie Lucas, 718-3790433, Ext. 3002. Given the current New York budget crisis, advocacy and community organizing is needed more than ever!

C AR E G I VE R S UP P O R T G R O UP Do You Need Support For An Older Person? A Caregiver Support Group can offer an atmosphere of understanding and support for caregivers to discuss issues and problems. Whether you care for a loved one from a distance or in your home, you are most welcome. The group meets every other Tuesday at: 2049 Bartow Avenue, Room 31 from 1-2 p.m.

The next sessions are Tuesdays, August 2, 16 and 30. The support group is facilitated by a social worker. If you have any questions, please contact JASA at 718320-2066.

DI SABI L I T Y SUP P ORT /SO C I AL I Z AT I O N G ROUP - First Friday of every month – 2049 Bartow Ave., Room 25.

The next meeting for the Diabetic Support Group is scheduled for Monday, August 29.

SE NI O R C E NT E R F I E L D T R I P P E R M I SSI O N SL I P – Effective immediately, all senior center participants are required to fill out a Senior Center Field Trip Permission Slip before going on any JASA senior center trips. If you are paying for someone to go on the trip, you must make sure that they bring the form with them on the day of the trip. All forms must be filled out prior to going on the trip; No Exceptions.

NOW H I R I NG : PAR T T I M E DR I VE R WANT E D The Co-op City Bartow Senior Center is searching for a responsible part-time driver with a valid CDL License to work 20 hrs. per week. You can obtain an application or submit your resume to the Coop City Senior Center Office located at 2049 Bartow Ave., 718-320-2066.

BL O O D P R E SSUR E – BAR T OW O N VAC AT I O N UNT I L SE P T E M BE R .

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

WEEKLY TRIPS DATES

WEEKLY TRIPS

PRICE

PICK UP TIMES

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

8:30 a.m. 8:45 a.m. 9:00 a.m.

(June, July & August only) NO SW I M M I NG UNT I L F URT H E R NOT I C E TO BE ANNOUNCED Tuesdays Bowling $12+ 11 a.m. 11:30 a.m. 11:15 a.m.

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

$5 $12

To register for trips and classes, please call: (718) 320-2066 Monday – Friday: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Funded by: The NYC Department for the Aging, The NYS Office for the Aging and Riverbay Corporation

BASEMENT STORAGE Shareholders, please ensure that you secure your personal belongings in the unit you pay for. Do not leave items outside of your unit door, the aisles, or on top of the units. Unsecured items (regardless of what it is) can and will be discarded. This includes items tucked away in unauthorized units.

Riverbay Corporation is not responsible for personal items left unsecured for any reason in the basement storage room or outside of the room.

—R iver b a y C om m er cia l P r op er t ies Dep a r t m en t

No Co-op City Times? Call 646.479.1041 or 646.261.1761, Saturday: 9 am - 2 pm.

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WEEKLY SCHEDULE EDUCATION African American Association, “Business Education Classes” Wed., 8/3; 6:00 pm Dreiser Room # 2 Co-op City Toastmaster, “Meeting” Thurs., 8/4; 6:30 pm Bartow Room # 28

HOBBIES African American Association, “Belly Dancing Classes” Mon., 8/1; 6:30 pm “Yoga & Pilates” Thurs, 8/4; 7:00 pm Dreiser Room # 2,

RELIGOUS Deeper Life Church, Tues., 8/2; 7:00 pm Dreiser Room # 1 Church of the New Vision, “Bible Studies” Sun., 8/7; 9:30 am Einstein Room 38 Faith @ Work Christian Church, Thurs., 8/4; 5:30 pm & Sun., 8/7; 8 am Dreiser Room #8 Iglesia Cristiana Marcos 16:15, Sun., 8/7; 10:00 am Einstein Rm # 35 Harvest Restoration Ministries, “Bible Study” Wed., 8/3; 7:00 pm Dreiser Room # 10, “Church Service” Sun., 8/7; 10:00 am Dreiser Room # 10 Mt. Calvary Baptist Church, Thurs., 8/4; 5:30 pm Dreiser Room # 9 Circle of Christ “Children’s Bible Study” Sun., 8/7; 10:00 am Dreiser Room # 2

SENIORS JASA Senior Services “Luncheon” Mon.,- Fri., 8/1-8/5; 8:00 am Bartow Room # 31

SERVICE & CIVIC Weight Watchers Nutrition Program, Tues., 8/2; “Meeting Time” 6:00 pm Dreiser Room 4

Baychester Library Events VISIT THE LIBRARY - A GREAT WEALTH OF INFORMATION UPCOMING EVENTS Film Series: TODAY! July 30, 2:00 p.m., “Life on a String” - A young boy is enveloped by his tutor in a magical spell. The boy is instructed to devote his life to music and told that he will be blind until the 1,000th string on his banjo breaks, and event that does not occur until the boy is a very old man.

WEEKLY EVENTS Children’s Read Aloud - Every day @ 11:30 a.m.

Chess Club - Every Monday & Thursday, 2:00 p.m.

KIDS Game On Nintendo Wii! - Every Monday, 3:30 p.m.

Yu-Gi-Oh! - Every Tuesday, 2 p.m.

Teen TAG - Every Tuesday, 4 p.m., ages 12-18 Teen Book Café - Every Wednesday, 4 p.m., Talk about books or listen.

Chess Club - Every Thursday, 2:00 p.m.

Teen Time - Every Friday, 2:30-4:30 p.m. Come and hang out in the library’s community room: Bring a snack, talk to friends, play games.

Film - Every Saturday, 2:00 p.m.

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

HOURS: Monday & Wednesday, 10-7; Tuesday & Thursday, 10-6; Friday & Saturday, 10-5.

Libros En Español (Books in Spanish). HORARIO DE LA BIBLIOTECA: Lunes 10-7, Martes 10-6, Miércoles 10-7, Jueves 10-6, Viernes 10-5, Sábado 10-5, Domingo Cerrado

718.379.6700 FREE ADMISSION TO ALL

AARP Chapter #4997 FYI: AARP Driver Safety Class scheduled for SAT., AUGUST 20, 8:30 a.m. in AARP Room “O” in Dreiser Loop Community Center -- $12/National AARP members; $14/non-members. Please call the office, 718-320-1946 to register – “speak slowly” and leave your name, phone number and a brief message and someone will return your call.

F YI -2: Remember to add AARP Peachtree Chapter #4997 to your Fall/ Winter schedule to keep you abreast of Albany happenings & community activities.

NOT E: To our sick, on the mend and shut-in members, and those bereaved members, you are in our prayers. Contact Frances Wilson, Good & Welfare Coordinator, 718671-5493.

2011 TOUR AC TI VI TIE S: R EM INDER : You don’t have to be a member of Peachtree Chapter to attend any of the trips -- so, come and go with us.

Aug. 23 (Tues.) – Boston Harbor Cruise; includes roundtrip motor coach; scenic 2hour Harbor Cruise (aboard the beautiful Odyssey); elegant served 3-course luncheon; and musical entertainment – “WAITING LIST” IS AVAILABLE -- $90/person – Bus will leave from Asch Loop (in front of the library) at 7:00 a.m. SHARP…contact Delores, 718-379-2176.

Sept. 22 (Thurs.) – Opus “Casino Cruise” Line – trip includes sailing out of Freeport (NY); free hot/cold buffet & dessert; free “top-shelf” drinks while gaming; Deluxe motor coach transportation to ship; slot bonus to be announced – $60/person – for payment info. (make check payable to AARP #4997), contact Jeanne, 718-3793742, A.S.A.P. Oct. 17th & 18th – Rocking Horse Resort Fall Foliage – overnight stay; 3 meals; resort activities; Monticello Raceway/Casino on

return trip home -- $199/double; $249/single -- $50 deposit due with registration – balance due by Sept. meeting – contact Jean, 718379-3742.

Dec. 30 – Jan. 1, 2012 – New Year’s Eve Weekend Celebration at the DESMOND – Lavish New Year’s Eve Party; cocktail party w/hot hors d’oeuvres & pasta station; 5 hours open bar; surf & turf dinner; champagne toast; music/dancing; all new Christmas Show at the American Music Theater; after check-in, dinner w/fun & games; full-hot buffet breakfast; then you can go to an Atlantic City Casino or shopping at QVC Studio Tour or at King of Prussia Mall or relaxing at the Desmond; 2 nights deluxe accommodations; New Year’s Day champagne brunch & show; - $534/person double; $634 – single; $526/person triple; $50/per person trip insurance available – $50 deposit due at registration – Contact Delores, 718-379-2176 for Registration Form.

2012 TOUR ACT IVIT IE S: APRIL 23-24, 2012 – “JONAH” – experience the mighty storm at sea that breaks apart an enormous ship; peer into the underwater world & see the giant fish swallow up God’s misguided Prophet Jonah -- at the Millennium Theater in Lancaster (PA) – trip includes: a stop in Bethlehem (PA) known as the “Christmas City;” visit the Sands Casino ($35 Casino Bonus); lodging at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Reading; wine & cheese reception w/a sit-down dinner and live Musical Comedy Show; 2nd day hot breakfast buffet; visit an Amish quilt shop, cannery & Kitchen Kettle gift shops; w/reserved seats at the Millennium Theater for “JONAH”; stop for dinner on the way home…Trip prices to be announced; call Jeanne, 718-379-3742 to register.

—Delor es Debna m

Einstein Cancer Fund Congratulations to Helen Miller on the birth of her 4th great, great, great grandson. Mazel-tov to Helen and her ever expanding family.

Tuesday, August 9th - Caesar’s Casino.

Cost per person, $30 with a slot play casino bonus of $25. Time of pick-up is at 8:00 a.m., starting at Einstein Loop, followed by Asch and Dreiser Loop. As always, please bring a valid photo I.D. and a casino card.

Saturday, Sept. 17th- Annual Raffle Luncheon at the Seashore Restaurant, City Island. Cost per person, $48, which includes an entrée choice of broiled filet of sole, broiled or grilled salmon, fried shrimp or fried scampi, BBQ chicken, BBQ baby back ribs, prime rib roast of beef, chick parmesean or combination

BBQ ribs and chicken. There will be an appetizer, pasta, salad, soda, tea, coffee, plus a special strawberry cake to commemorate this occasion. Everyone in attendance will receive a raffle ticket, ensuring them of a raffle gift. Come spend an afternoon of good food, fun and warm companionship.

For the above event, please call Loretta at 718-671-2598 or Lydia at 718-671-3005.

For memorial cards, please call Loretta.

To the families of Sylvia Rubenstein and Tillie Sheer, our heartfelt condolences on the passing of our long time members, Sylvia and Tillie.

Good health and healings are wished to all.

Have a safe, happy summer.

—Lyd ia R ua s

Goose Island Seniors Sunday, July 31, Bingo game in Room 39 at 1:30 p.m. Admission is $3. Snacks and refreshments served.

We will not have any Bingo for the month of August; Only on Sunday, Aug. 28.

Tuesday, August 30, we are planning to go to SANDS CASINO in Bethlehem, Pa. Price is $30. Rebate: $20 slot play and $5 for food. Pick-up time is 8:30 a.m., Einstein Center, Asch Loop (back of library), Dreiser Loop at our 3 usual bus stops.

On Wednesday, October 19--Going to VILLA ROMA for Octoberfest. The price is $55 (fifty-five). Pick-up time is 8 a.m. at our 3 usual bus stops. We are all booked.

Members who are going to Villa Roma must give a deposit or pay in full. All payments must be paid by September 30. Call Ann or Mary at 718-379-9613.

Thursday, November 10, we are having our End of Year party at Seashore

Restaurant. Price: $55 (fifty-five). Music and entertainment by Mr. Williard. Menu--appetizer, salad, pasta, baked or grilled Salmon, filet of Swordfish, shrimp scampi or fried shrimps, filet of Sole, seafood combination platter, prime rib of beef, roast chicken, chicken parmagiana, BBQ chicken, BBQ baby back ribs, BBQ combo chicken and ribs, vegetables, potatoes, unlimited soft drink, ice tea, coffee, tea and special cake.

Call Ann or Mary for more information, 718-379-9613, or come to 135 Einstein Center, Room 39, Monday - Thursday, 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Call Mary in the evenings, 718-379-4899.

Condolences and sympathy has been sent to the family of Tillie Sheer, one of our senior members. Also to Mary Smith and family for loss of her son-in-law, Melvon Johnson.

—M ar y Pilla Good health to all.

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Traditional Synagogue of Co-op City

Reflections

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

'Yes' - is a word used to express agreement, consent or affirmation. Its use brings regret and sorrow to many a heart, and ruin and suffering to many a life.

The shores of time are strewn with wrecks of men and women who, when they were faced with the necessity of choosing between right and wrong, used this word in responding to the second instead of the first.

Many being obliged to decide between sin and righteousness said yes to the first and no to the second and have spent in vain regret all succeeding days. Many a one has denied instead of affirmed truth.

Let us beware of saying yes when we should say no, of agreeing to wrong, of consenting to evil, of accepting error instead of truth.

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 their 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 servic-

es start at 9 a.m. Rabbi Berl delivers his sermon at 10:30 a.m.

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

For office hours or any information you may seek, feel free to call (718) 6712300 and leave your name, phone number and a brief message on the synagogue answering machine, and your call will be returned as soon as possible.

Co-op City Jewish Center The Co-op City Jewish Center is located at 900 Co-op City Blvd., Bronx, NY 10475.

Saturday services are continuing thanks to those people who attend. Please try to attend whenever possible.

We would like to remind our members and any Jewish people in Co-op City looking for a conservative synagogue, we are still

here, and all are welcome. Try to take a Saturday and come to services when you can.

Plans for the High HOLY days are being set. Check the paper for future information.

DONATIONS OR DUES CAN BE SENT TO THE OFFICE —M a r vin Seidma n

Men’s Club Traditional Synagogue I would like to remind everyone that the Traditional Synagogue of Co-op City has MOVED to a new location in Section 5. The new address is 120 Erdman Place, Bldg 27B. The Men’s Club is running a trip to the MOUNT AIRY CASINO in Pennsylvania on Wednesday, August 17.

COST: $28 per person with a $35 slot.

There is a SENIOR Buffet - Special $9.99 (55 and older). Player may use any machine or table. Remember you need a government photo ID card to get your bonus slot play.

Payment is due by August 14. We provide a free snack going, play games, and on the return trip, we show a movie. For reservations, call: Marty, (718) 671-7809; Gary, (718) 671-8424; Bruce, (718) 320-2234.

P L EASE NOT E : PICK UP TIMES HAVE CHANGED. P ick-ups: Einstein Loop, 8:15 a.m.; Asch Loop, 8:20 a.m.; Dreiser Loop, 8:25 a.m.

Everyone is invited to all our functions.

We hope you will join us.

—Br uce Gitelson Shalom!

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The Traditional Synagogue of Co-op City, Young Israel of Baychester, Section 5 (new address) at Bldg. 27B-120 Erdman Place (behind the lobby), welcomes you to pray with them. Tel. for the Shule (same old number) 1-718-379-6920.

Note: Office hours are on Thursday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and on Sunday, we are here from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Candle lighting on Friday, August 5, is before 7:50 p.m. Shabbat ends today, Saturday, July 30, at 9:03 p.m. We recite Havdallah (The Recital over the Wine) at the end of Shabbos.

Mincha services on Saturday, July 30 are 7:00 p.m. and the Shalosh Seudos repast is at 7:15 p.m.

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

C oming E vents: Saturday, July 30--Morning Services are at 9:00 a.m. Mincha is at 7:00 p.m. and the Rabbi’s class is at 7:15 p.m. The class for this week will encompass another Chapter of Pirkei Avot. The parsha this week is “Masei.”

Shabbat ends at 9:03 p.m.

Sunday, August 7 at 1:30 p.m.-Enjoy an afternoon of Bingo sponsored by the Sisterhood at the Synagogue. Bring your friends and neighbors. The cost is $3 per person and includes admission, snacks and refreshments. Where else can you keep cool and have fun at the same time?

Monday, August 8-The Fast of AV begins at 8:04 p.m.

Tuesday, August 9-Fast of the 9th of AV ends at 8:11 p.m.

Wednesday, August 17-Make your reservations with the Men’s Club for a great day to Mount Airy Casino. The cost is $28/person and receive back a bonus of $35 for slot play. You need a government ID to receive the hotel bonus. Pick-up stops are: Einstein Loop-8:15 a.m., Asch Loop-8:20 a.m. and Dreiser Loop-8:25 a.m. Call Marty, 718-6717809; Gary, 718 671-8424 or Bruce, 718320-2234.

Sunday, August 21 at 1:30 p.m. - Join us as the Synagogue presents an afternoon of Bingo. Bring your friends and neighbors.

The cost is $3/person.

Good a nd Welfa r e Dues for 2011: Dues are always in order.

Come on down to the synagogue to purchase kosher wine.

Do you need a tree certificate sent “in Honor” or “in Memory” of a special occasion or a condolence? For information, you can call Mimi at 1-347-427-4526 and we can accommodate you.

Happy birthday wishes go out to Nora Singer and to Florence Berland celebrating their special day on August 5th. We wish you many more happy and healthy years of joy.

Please! Support the Synagogue. We always need your help. Thank you.

Shalom! —Mir ia m Evelyn Ber lofsky

Building 30 Association We have an email address. It is: Building30@hotmail.com.

Our last meeting, we elected new officers. The following were voted in unanimously: President, Linda Werner; Vice President, Liz Penn; Secretary, Gerry Prentice; Treasurer, Miriam E. Berlofsky.

These are your new officers. This organization cannot work without the participation of the cooperators of Building 30 A&B. I hope that we can help each other.

C om in g E ven t s: Check the Association Bulletin Board in your lobby for dates and times of events.

Get involved and make a difference!!

Good & Welfa r e: 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.

HAVE A SAFE SUMMER! —M ir ia m E . Ber lofsk y

Jewish War Veterans Post 500 There will be a mid-summer get-together meeting of Co-op City Post 500 on Sunday, July 31st at 10 a.m. at the Town House Restaurant in Dreiser Loop. All members are invited to bring their wives or another person as guests of the Post.

Post 500 would like to "Welcome

Aboard" a new member, Co-op City resident Murray Kerner.

Birthday greetings to Commander Alex Selikoff, Marvin Warm, and Lothar Kahn and a happy 11th Wedding Anniversary to Naomi and Marvin Warm.

—Ma r vin War m

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Pentecostal Tabernacle The Pentecostal Tabernacle welcomes everyone to attend worship service at 120 Benchley Place, Building 24 (street level), Bronx, N.Y.10475.

Sunday School for all age group begins at 10:30 a.m. Mid-day Service starts at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday night Prayer meeting begins at 7:30 p.m.; Fridays: Bible study at 7:30 p.m.

F O C US: Seeking A City—The continuing city of God will be inhabited by those who continue in the grace of Jesus Christ and the practice of Christian principles.

(Hebrews 13:14-15) For here have we no continuing city, but we seek one to come.

By him therefore let us offer the sacri-

fice of praise to God continually, that is, the fruit of our lips giving thanks to his name.

One songwriter says: This world is not my home, I’m just a passing’ through.

My treasures are laid up, somewhere beyond the blue. The angels beckon me from heaven’s open door. And I can’t feel at home in this world any more’.

We have no continuing city here on earth. We are as Abraham, looking for a city whose builder and maker is God. (Hebrews 11: 9-10) When new believers experience salvation they need to be established in the faith.

Read Romans 8: vs. 8-10

Living for God involves much more than offering lively and enthusiastic worship on Sundays and at midweek service.

The new birth experience involves developing and nurturing daily relationship with Christ. By carefully heeding and obeying the principles of the Word of God, we will be fully equipped and able to bear fruit for Jesus Christ.

A sure sign of a maturing saint of God is the ability to praise God in all circumstances. We have many examples from the Holy Scripture.

If everything temporal and earthly falls around us, we can and will rejoice in the salvation of God, purchased by the precious blood of Christ.

Romans 12, 1-2 I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. And be ye not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God. Our duty is to serve the Lord with a clean heart looking for His coming.

James stated, Be ye also patient, stablish your hearts for the coming of the Lord draweth nigh. (James 5;8) For further information, call (718) 3240334 or (718) 320-4218.

—R ev. R . Sib b lies

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Anti-freeze • Check Belts, Hoses, Clamps, Thermostat MOST CARS

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9

599595

Most Cars

95

$

NYS INSPECTION STATION

2995 $ 99 34 $ 3999 $

4 cyl

6 cyl

8 cyl

• New Spark Plugs • Adjust Timing & Carb when needed • Inspect Emission Control • Inspect Cables & Hoses • Most American Cars • Foreign Plugs Extra

WE HONOR ALL EXTENDED WARRANTY PLANS.

Lights”

Most U.S. Cars

TRANSMISSION TUNE-UP Includes: Changing Fluid, New Pan Gasket, Clean Screen, Adjust Band if Necessary

$

34

95

Most Cars

FUEL INJECTION CLEANING

DON’T DAMAGE YOUR SENSITIVE INJECTORS, PROTECT THEM FOR:

39

$

95

Most Cars

WE DIAGNOSE & REPAIR: • CHECK ENGINE LIGHTS • ELECTRICAL SHORTS. WE NOW SERVICE LARGE VEHICLES: STRETCH LIMOS, TRUCKS, VANS, SPOILERS, FOG LIGHTS, CUSTOM ACCESSORIES, XENON HEADLIGHTS, NEON LIGHTING and CLEAR TAIL LIGHTS.