Co-op City Times 08/04/12

Co-op City’s official newspaper serving the world’s largest cooperative community. © Copyright 2012 Co-op City Times

Vol. 47 No. 31

Saturday, August 4, 2012

Board approves hiring consulting firm to help push for CCPD’s NYS Peace Officer status

BY BILL STUTTIG The Riverbay Board approved a resolution Wednesday evening authorizing the hiring of a leading political strategy consulting group to help with efforts in lobbying for an amendment to the New York State Criminal Procedure Law which would allow Co-op City’s Public Safety Officers to be designated as New York State Peace Officers.

By a vote of 14 to 1, the Board authorized the hiring of the New York State based strategic consulting group MirRam Group LLC to help with the needed lobbying of state legislators in order to make it possible for Public Safety officers to be designated as state Peace Officers.

MirRam Group, LLC is headed by some of the city’s most influential political and civic leaders from the past 20 years. They include former State Assemblyman and the former Chairman of the Bronx Democratic County Organization Roberto Ramirez, a former Director of the Mayor’s Office of Hispanic Affairs Luis Miranda, and former Executive Deputy Comptroller of the City of New York, Eduardo Castell.

The Board authorized Riverbay to hire MirRam Group for one year, beginning in September. The firm will be paid

a fee of $7,500 a month for the one-year period.

Earlier this year, on April 18th, the Board unanimously passed a resolution throwing their full support behind the Department of Public Safety’s ongoing efforts to gain full peace officer status from New York State and thereby safeguard their essential powers of arrest. The resolution passed on April 18th authorized Public Safety to fully lobby for needed legislation to make this status change a reality. This week’s Board approved resolution reinforces what the Board previously authorized in April.

Public Safety Chief Frank Apollo explained during the April 18th open Board meeting that if such an amendment to the existing criminal procedure law passed the state legislature, it would safeguard the department and the community from any devastating loss of arrest powers should the NYPD some day decide to eliminate its Special Patrolman division.

Apollo explained to the Board and the nearly 200 shareholders in attendance that night that currently, Co-op City Public Safety officers are issued their authority as Special Patrolman through (Continued on page 4)

Child safety program to be offered to parents by Riverbay Corporation

BY ROZAAN BOONE Parents and legal guardians of children up to age 18 living in Co-op City will soon be able to better protect their children through the Child Official Personal Safety (COPS) program being offered by the Riverbay Corporation.

The COPS Program will be available at the Co-op City Public Safety Department Mobile Command Center during National Night Out activities to be held on the Section 1 Greenway on Tuesday, August 7, 6-9 p.m., in collaboration with the 45th Precinct.

Riverbay’s Ombudsman Joe Boiko reported that the Child Safety Program was initiated several years ago and offered by the Co-op City Public Safety Department (CCPD), though not regularly in recent years. However, after the attempted abduction of a 6 year old boy from a Co-op City school in mid-May, Boiko approached Management with the idea of re-implementing the program in earnest as an added safety measure for families living in Co-op City.

Management then took the idea to the Board and received approval to proceed

with the program.

“In the past, our Public Safety Department had implemented various aspects of a Child Safety Program,” said General Manager Vernon Cooper.

“Many years back, there were DNA kits provided to parents here in Co-op City.

In more recent years, they have taken photos of the kids and placed on I.D. cards and have given same to the parents for identification purposes.

“This year, we want to re-visit the use of the DNA Kit because we believe it will be a very useful tool in terms of enabling parents to provide vital information to law enforcement representatives in the event that a child is missing, which may be instrumental in the search, recovery and rescue of a child,” Cooper added.

As a result, beginning with National Night Out and then a few weeks later in the Bartow Community Center, parents will be able to be better prepared to protect their children in the event the child is missing and/or is abducted with the (Continued on page 2)

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Public Safety arrests three men for the assault and armed robbery of a delivery man

BY BILL STUTTIG Public Safety officers chased down and arrested three men Saturday evening moments after they allegedly attacked and robbed a bicycle delivery man in the vicinity of Baychester Avenue and Co-op City Blvd.

According to the Public Safety report on the incident, an officer on routine foot patrol in the area at approximately 7 p.m. on Saturday was stopped by the alleged victim who stated that he was just robbed at gun point by several individuals who then fled in the direction of Building 4.

The officer immediately put out on the radio the description of the assailants provided by the victim, along with what was believed to be their approximate vicinity.

All units converged on the area immediately and three men fitting the description were quickly observed near Building 1B. As several officers approached the suspects, all

fled in different directions, but were quickly apprehended by the several responding Public Safety officers in the area.

The victim of the robbery, who stayed near the scene, identified each of the suspects as the men who attacked and robbed him a short time before.

During a subsequent search of the area, a hand gun determined to be a BB gun, was found in the nearby bushes. The crime victim identified the gun as one of two used to threaten him during the robbery.

Chief Frank Apollo, commanding officer of the Public Safety Department, said: “The officers of the Co-op City Department of Public Safety are steadfast on not only preventing crime, but also apprehending those who have committed a crime. The officers, supervisors and detectives who were on duty the night of (Continued on page 2)

National Night Out goes to the movies For the second year in a row, Co-op City’s annual National Night Out celebration will feature the showing of a free outdoor feature film. This year, the celebration will take place on the recently restored north sector Greenway with the screen set-up near the new stage area. The film will be the recent hit movie Transformers: Dark of the Moon, the third and most recent install-

ment in the Transformer film series.

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 (Continued on page 4)

Overwhelming response to Co-op City Blood Drive … Co-op City resident Blanca Sanabria was one of 96 people who donated a pint of blood to Hudson Valley Blood Services (HVBS) as part of a blood drive held on July 31st in the Bartow Community Center. Len Birdsall of HVBS said that a donation of 40 pints of blood is usually what it takes to make a successful blood drive and in the case of this drive, 40 donors arrived in the first hour alone.

Riverbay Ombudsman Joe Boiko, who ran the drive, said the response was so overwhelming that a call had to be made to bring in more staff and more equipment halfway through the drive. Each donor received two free tickets to a Mets game for giving, but as one donor said while waiting patiently for his turn to give blood, “I plan to give away the tickets. That is not the important thing. The important thing is to give blood at a time when it is critically needed.” Nevertheless, the free baseball tickets seemed to draw the community in more than usual. Boiko said the drive had to stop taking donors by 6:30 p.m.

In response, another drive is planned for August 22nd and the free baseball tickets will also be offered to each donor.

Photo by Bill Stuttig

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Arrest July 28th, conducted themselves in a professional manner and pursued the apprehension of these suspects in a manner which brought not only closure to the victim, but also assured our residents that Public Safety will not tolerate criminal activity in the Co-op City community.”

According to a criminal complaint on the incident and subsequent arrests provided by the Bronx District Attorney’s office, the suspect allegedly struck their victim, a delivery person for Bartow Pizza, knock-

Child Safety Child ID/DNA kit which will be distributed by Public Safety at National Night Out. The Child ID/DNA kit provides a safe place for keeping accurate, complete and up to date records of the child which is critical when information is needed by law enforcement to aid in their investigation.

With the kit, parents can record their child’s name; physical information, such as age, height, weight, gender, hair color and length and eye color; medical history; other identifiable information, for example, location of scars, birthmarks, glasses, braces, bruises, broken bones, tattoos, etc; as well as emergency information, a photo of the child, dental records, a complete set of fingerprints, and a fingerprint ink strip. The kit also includes everything

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ing him off his bicycle and onto the ground where they demanded at gun point that he hand over money in his possession.

According to the criminal complaint, he handed over $80 which was later found in the possession of one of the men arrested. One of the suspects also stole the bicycle the delivery man was riding at the time of the attack. It was also reported in the criminal complaint that the delivery man suffered injuries as a result of the punch thrown at him which

knocked him off his bicycle.

One of the suspects also reportedly suffered minor injuries due to falling as he was attempting to flee the pursuing officers prior to his arrest. After the arrest, he was treated for those minor injuries at Jacobi Medical Center.

None of the three suspects arrested were Co-op City residents. They range between 19 and 22 years of age, and each are residents of a housing complex on the other side of I-95 in the 47th Precinct.

All three suspects face 12 counts, including five robbery charges, and other charges including grand larceny, assault, menacing, petit larceny, harassment, criminal possession of stolen property, and unauthorized use of a vehicle.

According to the Bronx District Attorney’s office, the suspects were arraigned on Sunday, July 29th and were due back in court yesterday.

Two of the suspects had their bail set at $20,000 and the other at $10,000.

members, more than 58,000 are abducted by nonfamily members.

Boiko added: “Stranger danger tips are plentiful on the Internet and we urge parents to take full advantage of the advice of experts as they educate their children on ways to protect themselves if they are approached by a stranger, such as screaming, kicking, biting, and running away, if they are able to.”

“The Department of Public Safety and Riverbay Corporation want parents and guardians to understand the importance of having information readily available for law enforcement officers when a child has been reported missing,” said Chief Frank Apollo, Commanding Officer of CCPD. “The kits that will be distributed from our Mobile Command Center on National

Night Out will supply parents/guardians with the ability to create a permanent record that not only includes physically descriptive information, but also important DNA information which can prove to be crucial in the recovery of a child who is either a runaway or has been abducted.

Every year, thousands of children are abducted in the United States leaving parents feeling helpless and distraught. Many of us as parents have observed media coverage regarding missing and exploited children, but we never truly realize that it could happen to us. As a law enforcement official and a parent, I urge cooperators to take advantage of this free kit that the department will be distributing because the information contained in the kit may one day help us to help you.”

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necessary to obtain and properly store a DNA sample using saliva (Buccal swab) and hair sample.

“We recognize that the children in the community are our own precious commodity and while the Riverbay Corporation is doing its part in providing these ID kits, it is just as important for parents to do their part in teaching their children basic safety tips and the need to understand not to go with strangers,” said Boiko.

According to the US Department of Justice, approximately 800,000 children who are younger than 18 years of age are abducted annually. This amounts to an average of 2,185 children who are reported missing daily. While more than 200,000 children are abducted by family

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

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

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

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Diabetic Patients with Medicare may be eligible for shoes.

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2nd Combing ty p Cinext Blood Co-oDrive

FRONT PA G E

“ Tu n es on Tu esda ys” p er for m a n ces ever y Tu esd a y on Sect ion 1 G r een wa y

Summer Meal Program at P.S. 153 The City of New York provides free breakfast and lunch to all children up to age 18 weekdays during the summer until August 31. This program is offered at approximately 300 public schools, pools, parks and other sites. Some pools also offer meals on the weekends.

Children do not need to show registration, documentation, or an ID to receive their meals. The meals consist of delicious sandwiches, tasty salads, fresh fruit and cold milk.

Here in Co-op City, the nearest location for the free Summer Meal Program is P.S. 153 Helen Keller School, located at 650 Baychester Avenue, Bronx, N.Y. Breakfast is provided from 8 a.m.

– 9:15 a.m. and lunch is provided 11:00 a.m. - 1:15 p.m.

For more information or for additional locations, please call 3-1-1 or visit www.nyc.gov.

Audition for production of The Wiz Black Forum, in conjunction with the Bronx Children’s Theatre, is planning on staging a production of The Wiz starring the community’s children. The cast requires about 25 young actors and actresses between the ages of 6-18—15 youngsters between the ages of 6-11; 5 from the age of 12-15; and 5 between 16-18 years old are needed. Auditions will be held on Saturday, August 11, 10 a.m. sharp in Dreiser Community Center. No experience necessary.

Space is limited. Please call 718-3208035 as soon as possible to register.

Each child must be accompanied by a parent/guardian.

Free school supplies at Circle of Christ Church Circle of Christ Church will distribute free backpacks and school supplies to the first 100 children at the church on Friday, August 24, at 7 p.m. All children must be accompanied by a parent or an adult.

Circle of Christ Church is located at 147 Dreiser Loop (lower level), Bronx, N.Y. 10475.

For further information, please contact the church at (347) 945-1992.

Tunes on Tuesday, sponsored by the Riverbay Fund, will resume on Tuesday, August 14 on the Section 1 Greenway with Doo Wop with Joey and the Paradons, thanks to funds generated through the community’s generous use of the recycling donation bins.

The concerts are held from 7 – 8:30 p.m. every Tuesday throughout the month of August, except this coming Tuesday, August 7, when National Night Out activities will be held on the Greenway (see page 1 for details).

On Tuesday, July 31, residents enjoyed R&B with The Unique Band, featuring two Riverbay employees, John Key of Computer Services on electric

guitar, and David Key, Jr. of Maintenance on drums. The band also consists of David Key, Sr. on bass, Tony Hernandez on electric congas, father and son saxophone team—Reuben and Jamar Flowers—on saxophone, and Holley on keyboards. The crowd enjoyed such numbers as If I Were Your Woman, Neither One of Us, Never Stop, Stop! In the Name of Love, What’s Going On? and Going in Circles, highlighted by the vocal prowess of Maleeka, Kim Love and Bhambii.

In case of rain, these concerts will be held in the Dreiser Auditorium B. Bring your chairs and come join the fun!

Power Plant testing schedule Con Edison requires the complete testing of the diesel generator in the Power Plant. Riverbay must, therefore, perform a series of tests on a section of the Power Plant switch gear which services half of the Co-op City buildings, according to Riverbay Power Plant Director Brian Reardon.

T h e t est s will be p er for med on F r id a y, Au g. 10 a n d will r eq u ir e t h e wh ole d a y t o p er for m .

To minimize any interruption of electrical service to shareholders’ apartments, Riverbay’s Power Plant and contract workers will perform pre-test preparation work in stages.

Bu ild in gs 1 t o 8, Deb s a n d DeFoe P la ce Town h ou ses.

Stage 1 work will be performed on Tu esd a y m or n in g, Au g. 7 beginning at 9:30 a.m. During this stage, the breakers for these buildings will be opened. Shareholders may notice the power click on and off for approximately 1-2 seconds. This procedure will take most of the day and should be completed by 4 p.m.

There should be no loss of service to the elevators, however Riverbay’s elevator contractor and Public Safety Department will be placed on alert.

Stage 2 activities for your building will begin on Wed n esd a y n igh t , Au g. 8 beginning 11:00 p.m. During this stage, the low pressure boiler, chillers and gas turbines servicing buildings will be shut down in the Power Plant to clear all electrical load and switch off the “A” buss. While this work is being performed, you may notice a reduction in the cooling levels of the air conditioning in your apartment for a period of approximately 6 hours.

Bu ildin gs 9 to 14, 23 t o 25 a n d C oop er P la ce Town h ou ses.

Stage 1 work will be performed on Wed nesd a y n igh t , Au g. 8 beginning at 11:00 p.m. During this stage, the low pressure boiler, chillers and gas turbines servicing buildings will be shut down in the Power Plant to clear all electrical load and switch off the “A” buss. While this work is being performed, you may notice a reduction in the cooling levels of the air conditioning in your apartment for a period of approximately 6 hours.

Stage 2 activities for your building will begin on T h u r sd a y m or n in g, Au g. 9 beginning 9:30 a.m. During this stage, the breakers for the building will be opened. You may notice the power click on and off for approximately 1-2 seconds. This procedure will take most of the day and should be completed by 4 p.m. There should be no loss of service to the elevators, however Riverbay’s elevator contractor and Public Safety Department will be placed on alert.

TO AL L C O O P E R AT OR S: St a r t in g 11 p .m ., Wed nesd a y n igh t , Au g. 8 the low pressure boiler, chillers and gas turbines in the Power Plant will be shut down to clear all electrical load and switch off the “A” buss. This is intended to minimize any interruption of electrical service to the affected buildings. Riverbay’s Power Plant and contract workers will perform this pre-test preparation work during the late night and early morning hours.

While this work is being performed, you m a y n ot ice a r ed u ct ion in t h e cooling levels of t h e a ir con d it ion in g in you r a p a r t m en t for a p er iod of a p p r oxim a t ely six h ou r s.

Based on the results of the generator tests, a time to schedule the electrical reloading of the “A” buss will be determined (probably the week of Aug. 13 or Aug. 20). Shareholders will be notified of the scheduled date.

In the interim, any needed power will be imported from Con Ed through the other three feeders in the Power Plant.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation as we perform this necessary test.

100 years young … Louise Signore, a 41-year resident of Coop City, blows out the candles on her birthday cake on Tuesday in celebration of the first successful 100 years of her life. Co-op City Senior Services hosted a party for Louise’s 100th birthday on July 31st at the Bartow Community Center, but not before the still spry Louise participated in her usual regimen of morning activities at the center. “Staying active is what keeps you young,” the former MTA office supervisor advised. “I am into everything, swimming, dancing, exercise and everything else.”

As far as her plans for the future, Louise joked “At my age, I just take it one day at a time.”

Photo by Bill Stuttig

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Leaving Dysfunction Junction Someone said, Any problem, big or small, always seems to start with bad communication; with someone not listening. Co-op City is huge and the everyday operations of our community encompass a thousand moving parts.

Good communication is not just beneficial, it is crucial to the effective handling of our business and the maintenance of the quality of life for the community.

Many of the actual problems and all of the “perceived” ones are due to misunderstanding and/or miscommunication.

The Directors on this Board are listening. I heard the concern of a cooperator and responded to questions asked in my Viewpoint last week (CCTimes 07/28/12). Director Evelyn Turner also responded to voiced concerns from cooperators in her Viewpoint. Director Turner expressed gratitude for the cooperators’ input and encouraged all to continue expressing their thoughts and issues to her and other Board Directors.

Sep a r a t in g Ap p les fr om O r a n ges Recently, a cooperator sent questions in an e-mail asking about Riverbay Corporation Stock ownership and the ownership of the various Group Homes located around our facility. The cooperator asked: Q uest ion 1: Who issued two million six hundred thousand (2,610,000) shares of stock as a shareholders’ deficit in 2007-08? An swer : The number quoted is incorrect. The cooperator mistakenly combined the number of “authorized” shares and “outstanding/issued” shares. Authorized shares are ALL of the shares held by the corporation. The

NNO information of available crime prevention and community services. Public Safety officers will hand out to parents Child ID/DNA kits instructing parents on how to take a DNA sample from your children, and properly store it so it can be provided to law enforcement agencies to help in identifying your child in case he or she ends up lost or missing in the future. (See story on page 1 for more

Peace Officer the NYPD and the Police Commissioner.

While the law enforcement arm of certain agencies, such as School Safety officers and Park Rangers are automatically granted Peace Officer status, many private concerns, such as Co-op City Public Safety officers, have to reapply to maintain their status.

If the NYPD’s Special Patrolman Division were to be eliminated, it would leave the community’s officers without full arrest powers and reduce the status of officers here to that of security guards.

“Such a development would devastate this department,” said Chief Apollo is an interview with the Co-op City Times earlier this year, “and devastate the community because we would no longer be able to maintain the same level of safety and security and very possibly no longer be able to continue as one of the safest communities within New York City.”

Riverbay General Manager Vernon Cooper said earlier that Management,

Director’s Viewpoint

Khalil Abdul-Wahhab First Vice President

outstanding shares are the actual shares held by cooperators. As an example: in 2011, total authorized shares were 1,312,125; outstanding/issued shares were 1,303,371; the difference, 8754, is shares held by the corporation (pending move-ins, vacant apartments, etc.).

Qu est ion 2: Who are the “Class A” shareholders? Answer : General Counsel responded to this issue back in May. His response stated (in part): Riverbay was established under Article II of the Private Housing Finance Law as a “LimitedProfit Housing Company.” It was not established as a “Limited Dividend Housing Company” under Article IV of the Private Housing Finance Law. This is stated in the Corporation’s original Certificate of Incorporation … Neither class A nor class B are entitled to receive any preferred dividends or distributions … [It] is absolutely clear that there is no difference between Class A and Class B stock, and that no one is receiving a dividend.

Qu est ion 3: Who owns the 39 group homes and to whom do they pay rent?

Answer : There are six (6) Group Home owners and 34 group home apartments.

The Group Homes are operated in accordance with the April 14, 1994 Riverbay – State of New York Group Home Agreement. As per the Agreement, the ‘not for profit’ organizations bought apartments from Riverbay Corporation, agreed to pay carrying charges to Riverbay, and voluntarily waived their right to vote in Board elections. A current listing of Group Home operators (LIFESPIRE, Catholic Guardian Society, New York Foundling, etc.) is held in the Riverbay Corporation legal offices. The establishment of the Group Homes was in conjunction with the New York Office of Mental Retar-dation and Developmental Disabilities.

Bu ild in g C om m u n ica t ion P a t h wa ys A Director may want to concentrate on giving special support to a segment of society that has suffered injustice or to supply special focus on helping the American labor force. Those are certainly laudable endeavors, but they are not the primary task of the Board. We were elected to seek and deliver benefits to Riverbay Corporation and by extension, the cooperators/shareholders of Co-op City. The core task of the Board is to serve the entire community without bias to gender, race, creed, or religion.

As I said last week, every Director wants to bring benefit to the community; what varies is the individual selection of issues and suggested method for repair.

The cooperator mentioned in Director Turner’s Viewpoint said that the Board is not listening to the concerns of its mem-

bers. Granted, that may have been true for many past Boards, but not this one. Prior to the election period, some Directors met a number of times as a group to discuss (without Management present) First Readings. Since the elections, President Helen Atkins has called two “Executive Sessions” where Directors discussed issues again, without Management being present. As for visiting the Power Plant (another item mentioned by the cooperator), I believe that all Directors have toured the plant at least once.

The cooperator is correct when saying, communication starts with a report. That is true; however, when a Director has a concern, all that is required is to send a memo to Management for clarification (CC: the Board) or request a meeting to discuss the issue. If a Director had questions about the cost factor for training power plant personnel, there was ample time (a month and one-half) where questions – any questions – could have been asked.

Bottom line: The majority of the Board and community fully agree that obtaining adequate training for Riverbay personnel to operate the power plant effectively and efficiently is an unquestioned necessity. The majority Board approval underlined that agreement.

If you see something, say something.

Share your suggestions, complaints, or special concerns with me. Send letters to Khalil Abdul-Wahhab, c/o Riverbay Corporation, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475 or address e-mail to k wahh ab10475@hotm a il.com .

dogs, water and juice drinks and a special KidCam through which the community’s children will be given the opportunity to appear on the big screen before the movie starts. The free hot dogs and juice will be available beginning at 6:30 p.m.

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.

the designation of Public Safety Officers as Peace Officers immediately upon graduating from training as opposed to waiting for the NYPD to complete a six-month investigation into each officer.

The legislation would allow the department to issue its own shields and identification cards, it would lift the current New York City residency requirements thereby attracting a greater pool of applicants to the department, create greater access to increased police training programs, and increase eligibility for grant opportunities and other forms of government support.

Apollo estimated that the potential cost savings if such legislation were to pass include the elimination of licensing fees, estimated at over $3,000 per year, a new tax exempt status saving more than $30,000 in taxes each year, and elimination of the required purchase of supplies and equipment from the NYPD, estimated to be up to $75,000 per year.

In supporting the Department in this endeavor, several Board Directors pointed to how other similar departments for housing developments constantly turn to Riverbay’s Public Safety Department for guidance in duplicating and emulating many of the successes of CCPD in maintaining such a low crime rate in such a densely populated area.

In 2011, the Co-op City Public Safety Department answered 68,942 calls for service within the community The resolution passed Wednesday evening authorizing the hiring of MirRam Group was supported by 14 Directors in attendance: Helen Atkins, Eleanor Bailey, Bernard Cylich, Leah Graham, Tony Illis, Daryl Johnson, Francine Reva Jones, Othelia Jones, Andrea Leslie, Rev. Calvin Owens, Evelyn Santiago, Al Shapiro, Ray Tirado, and Khalil Abdul-Wahhab. The lone dissenting vote was that of Director Evelyn Turner.

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details.)

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 briefly before the movie starts.

The evening will include free hot

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working with Chief Apollo, has already reached out to State Assemblyman Mike Benedetto and State Senator Ruth HassellThompson in order to get their full support in fighting for this legislative amendment when it begins the process through the state legislature in the near future.

Benedetto is the chief sponsor of the bill in the Assembly.

Chief Apollo said: “We are very grateful to the Board for giving us their full support in this endeavor. If we can get this amendment passed, it would give our Department more flexibility in the way we can operate, save us the cost of numerous fees we are now required to pay to the NYPD in order to operate, and increase our status within the law enforcement community thereby opening up more avenues for effective support and partnership with other law enforcement agencies.”

Among the listed benefits of the passage of this proposed legislation would be

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Illegal use of Co-op City apartments is grounds for eviction

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

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

“FOURTH,” Subsection 10.

Furthermore, the New York State Division of Homes and Community Renewal (DHCR), the state supervisory agency for Mitchell-Lama developments such as Co-op City, in Section 1712-5.3 (a) of its regulations, itemizes several grounds for termination of a lease by the housing company, one of which is item #12 which states, “Tenant, cooperator, or other individual does not occupy the dwelling unit as his or her primary residence;” and item #13, “The dwelling unit is used for illegal or immoral purposes, including but not limited to the unlawful trade, manufacture, distribution, storage, and/or sale of marijuana or any controlled substance as defined in Public Health Law, Section 3306, and Penal Law, Section 220.00.”

While the state regulations outline several other grounds for the housing compa-

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

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

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

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

Riverbay investigates complaints of possible illegal subletting or an illegal business operating out of an apartment and if reasonably confirmed, legal action is commenced to evict the shareholder.

Munns said that if a shareholder is evicted for violating the primary residence provision of the lease, the shareholder faces costs and fees including, attorney fees, court costs, marshal fees, locksmith fees, moving and storage costs and possible adverse credit ratings.

Iglesia Cristiana Marcos 16:15 Pastor Fernando Figueroa and Pastor Thomas Garrett and the congregation of Iglesia Cristiana Marcos extend an invitation for you to come together and celebrate the day that the Lord has made, worshipping his precious and holy name.

And he said, "Listen, all you of Judah and you inhabitants of Jerusalem, and you, King Jehoshaphat! Thus says the LORD to you: 'Do not be afraid nor dismayed because of this great multitude, for the battle is not yours, but God's ... You will not need to fight in this battle. Position yourselves, stand still

and see the salvation of the LORD, who is with you, O Judah and Jerusalem!' Do not fear or be dismayed; tomorrow go out against them, for the LORD is with you." ~2 Chronicles 20: 15 & 17 This scripture here is a promise we can hold on to when going through difficult circumstances that seem out of our control and overwhelming. There are some battles that we simply can't fight - and shouldn't fight in our own strength. Sometimes God tells us to take our positions, stand still and see His deliverance. Sometimes we need to

take our hands off, stand back and let God fight for us.

We needn't fear what comes against us, but to stand firm in our faith. God knows the whole situation. Though we feel overwhelmed when we look at our circumstances, the Lord sees the whole picture and sees the way out for us. We need to let God have control and fight the battle we're facing.

He has promised that He is with us and that He will bring us through.

If you are facing a battle today that seems overwhelming, give it over to God

and let Him fight for you. He will work it all out, and make a way where it seems there is no way.

C HUR CH HOUR S: Sp a nish Tuesday: Prayer Service, 8:00 p.m.

Friday: Bible Study, 8:00 p.m.

Sunday: Sunday School, 10:00 a.m. Evangelistic Service: 12:00 p.m.

C HUR CH HOUR S: E nglish Sunday: Evangelistic Service, 4 p.m.

All are welcome. We are located in the Section 5 community center, Room 42.

—Pa st or s Figuer oa a nd Ga r r ett

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

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

Not e: We are also trying to help ourselves. On many occasions, we have requested that Riverbay Corp. treat us equally as the rest of the Building

Associations. We have asked that the walkway behind our building be repaved with the lovely and attractive red bricks. The same bricks as the other buildings. We were denied our request numerous times. You’re giving us a complex! How about it? Give us a break too!

C om in g E ven t s: The next meeting of the Association

is Wednesday, September 5. Doors open at 7:00 p.m. and the meeting commences promptly at 7:30 p.m. Dues for the Association will be collected at this meeting. Have a safe summer!

G ood & Welfa r e: We want to “Thank you” for attending our monthly meetings and for your continued support which makes our meetings interesting and meaningful.

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

On Thursday, August 16, the MetroCard bus will be at the Bartow Mall on Co-op City Blvd. (in front of the Bingo Hall and the eyecare center), from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.; at Dreiser Loop (Park on Debs Place) from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and at Einstein Loop (Elgar Place) from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

MTA New York City Transit advises its customers that there are two kinds of traveling MetroCard Service Centers: the MetroCard Bus and the MetroCard Van. Both vehicles make regularly scheduled stops in all five boroughs each month.

The MetroCard Bus, which stops in Co-op City, travels around the city, stopping at senior citizen centers, shopping centers and along major bus routes. Customers can handle all of their MetroCard needs, whether it is applying for or refilling a Reduced-Fare MetroCard, buying or refilling a regular MetroCard or asking MetroCard-related ques-

tions. Senior citizens and people with disabilities may apply for the Reduced-Fare MetroCard on the Bus. They will need photo ID and seniors must show proof of age (at least 65 years old).

The MetroCard Van, like the Bus, travels around the city with helpful on-board staff ready to sell Unlimited and Pay-Per-Ride MetroCards, add money to regular and Reduced-Fare MetroCards and answer questions. Reduced-Fare MetroCard applications are available. EZ Pass On The Go tags are also available for purchase on both the Bus and the Van. The MetroCard Bus and Van do not operate on the following holidays: New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas.

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

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

We are going on Summer hiatus and will return on Wednesday, September 5.

Have a very happy and safe summer.

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

SEE YOU SOON. —M ir ia m E . Ber lofsk y

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Co-op City Times

Letters To The Editor

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

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How about the whole truth?

To t h e E d it or : Ms. Atkins states, "...Co-op City must remain in the Mitchell-Lama Housing program so long as the loan exists and remains outstanding, but that is no different than the way things are today."

That is completely false. Today, all that is necessary to leave the Mitchell-Lama Housing program is a positive vote of two-thirds of the shareholders. The terms of the HUD loan lock us in for two years after which we would have to get a replacement loan and pay a $50,000,000 prepayment fee.

What recourse will we have when not if - either the DHCR or HUD decides

that not only transferring shareholders have to have a current equity investment of $4,500 per room, but non-transferring shareholders also have to bring their equity level up to $4,500 per room?

First, the DHCR discouraged young married couples from moving in by restricting them to one bedroom apartments and making any that do and then need a larger apartment pay any increase in equity charges.

Likewise, they discouraged empty nesters from moving to smaller apartments by requiring them to make the current equity investment per room instead of the one that was in place when

they first moved into Co-op City. The next step is to encourage empty nesters to leave Co-op City by requiring them to bring their equity investment up to the current level. For shareholders who have been in Co-op City from the beginning that would require coming up with $4,000 per room or $26,000 for a six and a half room apartment. Since that is an equity investment, it would not be covered under any subsidy program the shareholder might currently be in.

Of course, if the next administration is a Republican one, then HUD would probably force the equity overall.

—St ewa r t Ber m a n

Responding to a Director To t h e E d it or : I am responding to the July 28, 2012 article submitted by a Director, whom I thought I could dialogue with expressing some concerns and issues. Note there is a contrast and a different approach to the concerns and issues I expressed between this Director and a newly elected Director.

Question 1: All representatives regarding this HUD loan should have been at this meeting. HCR Assistant Commissioner was stuck in traffic; You mean to tell me from 7 p.m. to after 11 p.m., he never got to Co-op City for the meeting? Quite interesting.

Why not standing room? Because the cooperators come time after time, and the Board designed the meetings to be

held so long until the cooperators end up leaving, such as Cathy Pharis of Wells Fargo, who waited and waited to be asked questions of the Board and the community. She left some time after 10:30 p.m.

Question 2: To indicate the Board did not know how many shareholders would be there to present copies of the HUD presentation to them is less than professional.

Question 3: This was a major issue, the Board should have met in advance and discussed these issues if there were problems or concerns with the proposed HUD presentation before you met with the community.

I again stand by my statement that Management was taking up all of the

time with explanations of how the money was going to be spent. These issues should have already been discussed with the Board to eliminate any discrepancies that could have been resolved.

There are Directors on the Board who are intelligent, capable, and have integrity.

Why continue to ignore their input as to how the budget and money are being allocated? This is our home. I love my home, and will take a stand to fight to keep it affordable.

Each and every Director the shareholders elected has the right to take a stand on any issue they do not agree with; This is not a dictatorship, this is a democracy, freedom of speech —H a t t ie O ver m a n

Blaring away quality of life To t h e E d it or : I don't know if this is true for all buildings, but in mine, the roof alarm has become a serious quality of life issue. It goes off every day, several times a day, from early morning to late at night. I also hear the alarms of nearby buildings. It's like having a car alarm constantly going off in your apartment.

It doesn't have to be this way. For one, Riverbay personnel should have a way to deactivate the alarm when they are on

the roof. An emergency alarm should not go off when it's not an emergency (see "The Boy Who Cried Wolf"). Then residents would know when people are going to the roof "illegally." Why bother calling CCPD when it may just be Security patrolling? One of these days, no one will call and there will be an emergency that is not prevented.

A better solution is to get rid of the horrible noise-maker altogether and have a silent alarm/camera feed that goes

directly to CCPD. Cut out the unreliable and slower middle-man—residents finally having enough and calling security—and let CCPD deal with any infractions on the roof quickly and have proof.

The system as it stands is a failure and truly disturbing for those of us living on upper floors. We didn't sign up for roof monitoring duty and we shouldn't have to deal with this constant noise pollution.

—St ep h a n ie C la r k e

Amended Second Reading: Resolution #12-31 SUBM I T T E D BY: Ton y I llis SE C O NDE D BY: E lea n or Ba iley BOAR D O F DI R E C T O R S M E E T I NG DAT E D: Au gu st 1st , 2012 W H E R E AS, Hari Krishna Stationary, Inc. has requested a lease renewal from Riverbay Corporation for the premises at 2055 Bartow Avenue (2,580 sq. ft.), Bronx, New York, to be used for sale of stationary, periodicals, NYS Lottery tickets, greeting cards, tobacco products and items traditionally sold in stationary stores, and

W H E R E AS, the term of the lease is 5 years and annual rental rates are within the provisions of Resolution #85-16 as amended by Resolution #95-44; and NOW, T H E R E F O R E , B E I T R E SO LVE D, that the lease agreement for the premises at 2055 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, New York, by and between Riverbay Corporation, Owner, and Hari Krishna Stationary, Inc., Tenant, containing the terms as negotiated by Riverbay Corporation’s management is hereby approved as submitted by management in accordance with Resolution #85-16 as amended by Resolution #95-44; and be it

Derek Alger Director of Communications

Rozaan Boone Editor-in-Chief

Bill Stuttig Associate Editor

Jim Roberts Business Manager

Jennifer Piovanetti Operations Manager

Ralph Henriquez Production Manager

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

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

Anonymous or unsigned letters will not be accepted for publication.

Letters cannot exceed 350 words.

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

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

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

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

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

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

F UR T H E R R E SO LVE D, that the President of the Corporation is authorized to sign the lease agreement and related documents on behalf of Riverbay Corporation.

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Public Safety Report CCPD offers Burglary prevention tips for residents

BY LIEUTENANT PAM APOLLO Burglary is a crime that tends to occur in patterns from time to time. There are currently no specific patterns, but it is still a good idea to be alert. Advanced surveillance systems and improved technology have greatly reduced the occurrence of burglaries within Co-op City. It is still a good idea to be aware of steps that can be taken to further decrease your odds of being a burglary victim. The Co-op City Department of Public Safety offers these tips to decrease your chance of being burglarized.

Never welcome burglars by telephone.

Burglars have been known to try to find out if anyone is home by phoning. If you get a pattern of several suspicious wrong numbers or hang up calls, notify 9-1-1 or the Coop City Department of Public Safety at 1 (718) 671-3050. Warn family members, children included, not to give out information by telephone. It is particularly important not to tell callers who is out or how long they are expected to be out. Also do not put this information on your answering machine. A standard greeting, “There is no one available to come to the phone right now, please leave a message,” does not divulge extended absences to potential burglars.

Never open your door to anyone you do not know. Ask repair persons or delivery persons to show identification. All Riverbay employees and utility providers, such as Cablevision, are required to carry identification while on duty. There are several different contractors working within Co-op City.

Riverbay attempts to notify cooperators in advance when contractors will be working in a particular building. Never open your door until you are sure the person on the other side is legitimate. Even if you are expecting someone, ask who it is before opening your door. Solicitors of any type are not permitted within the buildings of Co-op City. If you have any doubts, call 91-1 or the Department of Public Safety at 1 (718) 671-3050.

Always make your home look and sound occupied. Consider purchasing a timer with a random setting to turn on a radio and lights at different times every day while on vacation. Lights that are left on for long periods of time can also signal that no one is home. Never advertise your vacation plans. Inform a trusted neighbor who can collect newspapers, mail or other deliveries.

The postal service will suspend mail service for vacation periods. Notify the Public Safety Department if you are a member of the “Are you Okay?” program.

Install good pick-proof locks and use them every time you leave the house or go to sleep. Riverbay Corporation provides only bottom lock access. A good quality top lock with a safety plate is highly recommended. Always change your locks if you lose your keys. Never leave keys under the mat, on top of the door frame or in any other “hiding” spot. Always keep house keys separate from car keys when utilizing valet service. Never place identifying information on keys. Consider purchasing a burglar alarm and set it every time you leave the

Public Safety Blotter: Jul. 22-Jul. 28 J u ly 28, Ba ych est er Aven u e & C o-op C it y Bou leva r d A delivery person reported that he was robbed by three males with a gun.

A description was broadcast and officers began searching for the suspects.

Officers observed the males and gave chase apprehending all three and recovering a weapon. The individuals were placed under arrest and charged with armed robbery amongst other charges.

J u ly 28, 100 E r d m a n P la ce CCPD and FDNY responded to this location for report of smoke from an apartment. The FDNY entered an apartment and found a sofa smoldering.

They were able to remove it to the terrace and extinguish the blaze without causing any other damage.

J u ly 26, cor n er of Dr eiser L oop a n d Deb s P la ce CCPD officers were dispersing a group when a female member of the group declared she is a resident and did not have to move. After repeatedly warning her, she was then placed under arrest and charged with disorderly conduct and released.

J u ly 22, 120 Ben chley P la ce CCPD officers responded to several calls of a female being assaulted in front of this building. Based upon descriptions provided by several callers, officers stopped one male who was positively identified by the victim. The male was placed under arrest and later found to be a parolee that the victim met online and was seeking a relationship. The victim sustained injuries and was taken to a hospital for treatment.

E leva t or sh u t d own n ot ices Bu ild in g 22B: Elevator # 4 will be shut- damaged during last month’s pipe break down on Monday, August 6th to Tuesday, will be replaced.

August 7 so that the drive sheave can be Please note that every attempt will be replaced. made to restore elevator service as soon Bu ild in g 10B: Elevator #3 will be shut- as possible. down for needed maintenance from Wednesday, August 8 thru Friday, August We apologize for any inconveniences 10. caused and thank you for your patience and understanding as we complete these During the shutdown, the travel cable repairs.

house or when you go to sleep.

Do not reward the burglar who does get in. If, despite your precautions, a burglar does get in, don’t reward him with a large sum of cash and jewelry. Never keep large sums of cash in your home. Keep jewelry not often worn in a safe deposit box.

Consider purchasing a high quality personal safe for short term storage of certain valuables. Inventory valuables and keep receipts in a safe place in the event that you are the victim of a burglary. Never enter your apartment if you believe it has been burglarized.

The burglar could still be in the apartment.

You also do not want to ruin evidence, such as fingerprints, before they are collected by the police.

As summer is in full swing, there is an increase in vehicle and pedestrian traffic.

Always be alert to driving hazards. Summer time means school buses are still on the road, often at less predictable hours. Never pass a stopped school bus with a STOP sign displayed or its red lights flashing. This means children are loading or unloading.

Be aware of pedestrians and bike riders when operating a motor vehicle. Bike riders must refrain from riding bicycles near buildings and shopping centers. Bicycle riders must give pedestrians the same level of

respect that they expect from motor vehicles. Everyone needs to share the road safely.

Never operate a motor vehicle if you have consumed alcoholic beverages.

Always buckle your seatbelt; it will save your life in a serious collision. Avoid distractions and excess speed when driving; these are the two leading causes of collisions within New York State.

Always remember, if you see something, say something. If you see suspicious persons or hear suspicious noise coming from your neighbor’s apartment, a burglary could be taking place, notify the authorities.

Townhouse residents should also be vigilant for persons loitering about the townhouse areas. 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. Lt. Pam Apollo would also like to thank my loyal readers who provide feedback and suggest topics for future articles.

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The Fight for Community Service Dear cooperators, and hopefully you Director’s Viewpoint I am committed to joining others in will stop by to say rejecting the MTA fare increase and to “hello.” restore Co-op City’s bus service, including This is a reminder Secretary the BX #26 and BX #28 and Access-A-Ride. that the AfricanThe cutting of services to major areas of our American Association will present an community and adding two additional buses “Introduction to Kiswahili,” a language used makes no sense. Residents in 1-3 had been by many Africans and other people worldrequired to take only one bus to their destiwide. This will take place on Monday, August nation. Now these riders are inconvenienced 20th at 7:00 p.m. in the Dreiser Community by having to transfer. Also, for many coopCenter, Room 15.

R iver b a y Boa r d C om m it t ees erators living in that area, it is a two-fare zone again. Thanks to Assemblyman Please note that cooperators will soon be invited to join several of the Riverbay Board Michael Benedetto and others, the BX #30 committees, including the Buildings & Grounds bus was changed and now turns into Asch Loop.

Committee, Commercial Leasing Committee, However, restoring the BX #26, the BX #28 and Community Relations/Seniors/Handicapped Access-A-Ride are just as important.

On July 25th, several organizations came together to rally and make a strong request for the MTA to restore this service. Several Board Directors attended the rally, including Bernard Cylich, Andrea Leslie, Eleanor Bailey and Daryl Johnson. I expected to see more cooperators and question whether there was sufficient advertising. I received a flyer, but there was no mention of the rally in the Co-op City Times, which is the shareholders’ newspaper. I wonder why it was omitted and intend to investigate.

I can recall that back in 1975 when cooperators were faced with a 25% increase in carrying charges, we united and held out for 13 months, after which a compromise was reached. While these service cuts affect the entire city and not only Co-op City shareholders, I believe that if we were actively involved in placing pressure on the MTA from the first MTA meeting in Co-op City until this rally, we might have had our bus service restored. I trust that a lesson has been learned.

T h e H UD L oa n The Board Directors will discuss this matter again. This is a good refinancing loan and will save shareholders millions of dollars each year. This was a long and tough negotiating process and the first of its kind. If it comes to pass, the Management Principal should be commended.

New Wa sh in g M a ch in es It seems like every week there is a new issue regarding the new washing machines. I was recently asked to submit petitions from a Building Association with nearly 150 signatures protesting against the new washing machines. In addition to them being inefficient, these cooperators are upset for being excluded in having input into the decision to accept the machines. This is why more Open Board meetings are needed, so that shareholders will know what is being presented to them and can ask as many questions as they deem necessary.

Na t ion a l Nigh t O u t I look forward to seeing you all at National Night Out on Tuesday, August 7th from 6:00-9:00 p.m. at the Section 1 Greenway stage area. My organization, the African-American Association will have a table

Francine Reva Jones

Happy birthday, Ryan!

To our lil smartie…we want to wish you a fantastic day and a year that’s as fun as can be. Happy 3rd birthday, Ryan.

With all of our love, —M om , Da d a n d b a b y b r ot h er Kevin

Committee, Cooperator Appeals Committee, Contract Compliance Committee, Construction Committee, Garage Committee, Inventory & Purchasing Committee, Sales Committee, Security Committee and Youth Committee. Kindly take the time to review these committees and select one or two that you would like to join and when they are offered, you will be ready.

P a r t icip a t e Most of the building associations and organizations take a summer break. Come September, please remember to participate. Should you be unable to resolve any issue through your Building Association or CSO, you may contact me for help: Francine Jones, Board Director, c/o Riverbay Corporation, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475 or call me at 718-671-5957.

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Second Reading: Resolution #12-33 SUBM I T T E D BY: Ton y I llis SE C O NDE D BY: Al Sh a p ir o BOAR D O F DI R E C T O R S M E E T I NG DAT E D: Au gu st 1st , 2012 W H E R E AS, Kyu Soon Lee has requested a lease renewal from Riverbay Corporation for the premises at 2093-A Bartow Avenue (540 sq. ft.), Bronx, New York, to be used for skin and nail care, and W H E R E AS, the term of the lease is five years and

annual rental rates are within the provisions of Resolution #85-16 as amended by Resolution #95-44; and NOW, T H E R E F OR E , BE I T R E SO LVE D, that the lease agreement for the premises at 2093-A Bartow Avenue, Bronx, New York, by and between Riverbay Corporation, Owner, and Kyu Soon Lee, Tenant, containing the terms as negotiated by Riverbay Corporation’s management is hereby approved as submitted by management in accordance with Resolution #85-16 as amended

by Resolution #95-44; and be it

F URT H E R R E SOLVE D, that the President of the Corporation is authorized to sign the lease agreement and related documents on behalf of Riverbay Corporation.

YE S: At k in s, Ba iley, C ylic h , G r a h a m , I llis, J oh n son, F. J on es, O . J on es, L eslie, O wen s, Sa n t ia go, Sh a p ir o, Tu r n er, Ab d u l-Wa h h a b ABSE NT F OR VOT E : T ir a do PASSE D

Amended Second Reading: Resolution #12-41 SUBM I T T E D BY: E velyn Sa n t ia go SECO NDE D BY: Ray Tir ado & Tony I llis BOAR D O F DI R E C T O R S M E E T I NG DAT E D: Au gu st 1st , 2012 W H E R E AS, On April 18, 2012 the Board voted unanimously to approve Resolution #12-25 to supports legislation to grant full peace officer status to Riverbay’s Public Safety Officer W H E R E AS, Management recommends retaining the

firm MirRam Group to lobby Albany for the passage and enactment of legislation granting full peace officer status to Riverbay Public Safety Officer for one year period starting July 1, 2012 at the rate of $7,500.00 per month NOW, T HE R E F OR E , BE I T R E SO LVE D, That the Board of Directors approves retaining the MirRam Group to lobby Albany for the passage and enactment of legislation granting full peace officer status to Riverbay Public Safety Officer for a one year period starting September 1, 2012 at the rate of $7,500.00 per month.

BE I T F URT HE R R E SO LVE D, that the President and Management are authorized and directed to take all necessary steps to carry out this Resolution.

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Second Reading: Resolution #12-44 SUBM I T T E D BY: R a y Tir a d o SE C O NDE D BY: Ton y I llis & E velyn Sa n t ia go BOAR D O F DI R E C T O R S M E E T I NG , DAT E D: Au gu st 1st , 2012 WHE RE AS, UniFirst Corporation is doing work under Contract # 2690, Uniform Rental and Maintenance; and W H E R E AS, a Change Order One (1) is being requested to eliminate the 10% retainage (Section 9(a) of contract documents) since the contract is only to pick up and wash uniforms on a weekly basis as needed; and

W H E R E AS, UniFirst has provided Riverbay Corporation with over five hundred (500) uniforms for Riverbay employees; and W H E R E AS, the Project Manager is in agreement with the Change Order request as outlined in the attached correspondence dated May 2, 2012.

NOW T H E R E F O R E , L E T I T BE R E SOLVE D: that the proposed Change Order One (1) to Contract 2690 with UniFirst Corporation be approved as submitted by Management in accordance with Board of Directors Resolution #85-16 and amended by Board of Directors

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

YE S: At k in s, Ba iley, C ylich , G r a h a m, I llis, F. J on es, O . J on es, L eslie, Sa n t ia go, Sh a p ir o, Tur n er, Ab d ulWa h h a b NO : J oh nson ABSE NT F OR VOT E : Owen s PASSE D

Second Reading: Resolution #12-48 Revised SUBM I T T E D BY: Ton y I llis SE C O NDE D BY: R a y T ir a d o BOAR D O F DI R E C T O R S M E E T I NG , DAT E D: Au gu st 1st , 2012 W H E R E AS, Riverbay purchases convector boards, spouts and drip pans for the repairs of convectors; and W H E R E AS, The purchase of these items are from P&F Industries of NY Corp. because they are the manufacturer and owner of the dies for cutting these items they are a sole source/direct buy vendor; and W H E R E AS, The individual prices are as follows: $57.20 each for 19” Convector Boards right & left (3200 pieces): $183,040

$66.50 each for 27” Convector Boards right & left (1000 pieces): $66,500 $76.85 each for 36” Convector Boards right & left (800 pieces): $61,480 $132.95 each for 47” Convector Boards right & left (100 pieces): $13,295 $4.50 each for Spouts (5500 pieces): $24,750 $12.70 each for Drip Pans w/special platform (3000 pieces): $38,100 W H E R E AS, the contract cost is $387,165 + tax; and W H E R E AS, we never know what air conditioning season will bring, so we need to add a cushion to the contract and make the final cost not to exceed $420,000 + tax for additional purchases if needed.

NOW T H E R E F O R E , L E T I T BE R E SO LVE D: that Contract #P304 with P&F Industries of NY Corp. for the not to exceed amount of $420,000 + tax be approved as submitted by Management in accordance with Board of Directors Resolution 85-16 and as amended by Board of Directors Resolution 95-44 and the President is hereby authorized to execute the contract and Management is authorized to take all steps necessary to make this action effective.

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

Second Reading: Resolution #12-49 SUBM I T T E D BY: E velyn Sa n t ia go SE C O NDE D BY: E velyn Tu r n er & K h a lil Ab d u l-Wa h h a b BOAR D O F DI R E C T O R S M E E T I NG , DAT E D: Au gu st 1st , 2012 W H E R E AS, Riverbay wants to enter into a one year contract for the purchase of convector fan covers and rubber gaskets; and W H E R E AS,, Contract #P314 for the purchase of the Convector Fan Covers, Centrifugal Wheels (fans) and Rubber Gaskets and Rolls of Rubatex will be a sole source with Arcy Manufacturing Co., Inc.; and W H E R E AS, Arcy owns the dyes and is the manufacturer of the covers and gaskets, and they are the propri-

etary seller for Revcor for the centrifugal wheels; and W H E R E AS, Riverbay will purchase approximately the covers and gaskets as follows: 4000 Revcor Plastic Centrifugal Wheels (small fans) - $17.30 each = $ 69,200 1100 Revcor Plastic Centrifugal Wheels (large fans) $19.40 each = $21.340 4000 small covers at $44/unit each = $176,000 1100 large covers at $47/unit each = $ 51,700 4000 small gaskets at $3.55 each = $14,200 1100 large gaskets at $4.85 each = $ 5,335 400 Rolls of Rubatex @ $42/roll = $ 16,800 Cost of all the items is $354,575 + tax and we are adding a cushion to bring the not to exceed total to $400,000 + tax.

NOW T H E R E F O R E , L E T I T BE R E SO LVE D:

That Contract #P314 with Arcy Manufacturing Co., Inc. for the not to exceed amount of $400,000 + tax be approved as submitted by Management in accordance with Board of Directors Resolution 85-16 and as amended by Board of Directors Resolution 95-44 and the President is hereby authorized to execute the contract and Management is authorized to take all steps necessary to make this action effective.

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

(See page 11 for more resolutions)

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Stop the Violence During the past weeks, our Ombudsman, Joe Boiko, was asked by Management to review the Adult Park near Yankee Stadium to explore if we could obtain some outdoor exercise equipment, other than a basketball court for our older youth. A concern was that we should have outdoor equipment for “everyone.” Reportedly, he learned that the equipment at McCombs Park was specifically made for the Parks Dept. and is not available to us. Furthermore, he reported that our Life Trails Park has much of the same exercise equipment as the new City Park with the exception of a chin up bar. Mr. Boiko also reported the following which is encouraging. He says he found something that would be a great play area for our tweens and teens called “NEOS” (youth in Greek) that is an electronic interactive play area. This is the original play system for the heart and lungs, not just the thumbs and features four sleek interconnected towers with nine games, three skills levels for all levels of competition and a free standing sign with player instructions. This new equipment will be presented to the Community Relations Committee and then to the Board of Directors. It was also reported that Mike Sanders has monies in his budget allowing us to purchase two sets of this new era electronic play equipment and will be placing one set in Section 5 and another on the large Greenway Sections

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Evelyn Turner Assistant Secretary

1 – 4. I will keep the community informed and would like to thank Management for following up.

A major concern I had was that we would have no funds for this sort of youth initiative (Tweens & Teens) initiative after the enormous proposal by the Power Plant. Our teenagers need us now more than ever. Their parents/guardians are doing the best they can, however, the community has to also do its part and show something for the city taxes we all pay that is used for amenities in other communities.

Along with a core group of smart, dedicated Co-op City shareholders, who love Co-op City, we are in the final phase of planning one of the first of what we propose to be an Annual College Fair in Co-op City. Once approved, you will be very proud of this unique initiative. If you are a parent/guardian with a child of any age, you will never again have to worry about where and how to obtain funds to send your child to college. You will never have to worry about where you can get professional help to tutor your child for the array of college

entrance exams, etc. An update and call for “dedicated volunteers” will be made once approval for this fall initiative is finalized.

Thanks to the shareholders who expressed their concern about how we (Board members) conduct ourselves in public. For your information, we really get it on behind close doors. You must understand that the benefit of having an election is that you get diversity. I must say that you have a wonderful, talented, diverse group of Directors. The Directors you presently have love this community and want only the best for their fellow shareholders. We are all unique, we have our own lens, history and expertise. You have some who have been Directors for many years, they have experience and know the history of how we got to where we are today as a community. They have survived the storms and witnessed who and how this place was managed. All Directors have unique professional/employment backgrounds. By reading the articles you can guess who the “Mathematics’” majors are and who the Union professionals are. You can probably tell who the Social Workers/Human Service Professionals are. You also have newcomers who are smart, creative, impatient and full of energy. Given that combination we will always have differences of opinions and sometimes drag out verbal fights

like the one I am about to have about Resolution #12 – 61 - Sex Offenders. A concern I have is some “hidden additions” to this Resolution that suggests that we should only allow Americans with “perfect” backgrounds along with the already near “perfect credit score” to live in “affordable housing” in Coop City. More will be shared next week after the 2nd Reading and my NO vote on August 1.

My position on the HUD loan has not changed. In my opinion, it will save us money in the long run. I am in favor of re-negotiating any of the terms of the loan that requires us to add or change our established Corporation Policies. If anything we should be negotiating what is in our best interest by making sure we remain affordable. We need to be clear about increases in carrying charges down the road as many shareholders are on and will be on fixed incomes for the years to come. We need to ensure seniors who are retired and/or disabled will not be faced with eviction due to excessive frequent maintenance increase. We need to explore how saving from the “Power Plant” can be used to skip some yearly maintenance increases.

Please continue to send me your emails, etc. You may reach me at: Evelyn M. Turner, cell: 917-324-1033 or (718) 320-8088 - email: evely tinz@aol.com.

Co-op City Pentecostal Tabernacle The Co-op City Pentecostal Tabernacle invites everyone to worship with them at 120 Bentley Pl., Building 24.

SUNDAY: Sunday School for all age group begins at 10:30 a.m.

Worship service starts at 11:30 a.m.

W E DNE SDAY: Prayer meeting starts at 7:30 p.m.

F R I DAY: Bible study starts at 7:30 p.m.

F O C US: God’s guidance preserves the soul and points the way to bring deliverance, integrity, and uprightness.

The meek will He guide in judgment and the meek will He teach His way.

All the paths of the Lord are mercy and truth unto such as keep his covenant

and his testimonies.

What man is he who feareth the Lord?

Him shall he teach in the way what he shall choose. His soul shall dwell at ease, and his seed shall inherit the earth.

Psalm 25:9-10, 12-13.

A r eq u est for gu id a n ce: To receive guidance, we must be willing to follow the instruction of the Lord.

We must look Heavenward, placing our trust and confidence in the only true God. Although God knows our needs before we ask him, he desires that we petition Him in prayer. By seeking God through prayer, we acknowledge our love and dependence upon a holy God who is able to meet all our needs.

When we are in distress, we often feel deserted by friends and family. David felt desolate and solitary; he had been forced to flee from King Saul leaving behind Jonathan, his dearest and most trusted friend, also his wife and family.

With no one to lean on but God, his sorrows caused him to become melancholy and troubled in mind and spirit. He desperately implored God to turn towards him in mercy. When we dwell on our troubles they seem to grow larger.

David experienced this feeling and poured out his soul unto God, therefore, we all have the same privilege to call on God for help and he will deliver us from all our troubles.

If you feel like all hopes are gone, and your friends have forsaken you, just look to the Lord, He will deliver you.

Let us keep our hearts clean and pure before God each day, and learn to love our enemies as the Lord told us in Matthew 5:44-45 But I say unto you love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you.

That ye may be the children of your father which is in heaven: for he maketh his sun to rise on the evil and on the good, and sendeth rain on the just and on the unjust.

For further information, call (718) 324-0334 or (718) 213-1727.

—R ev. R ich a r d Sib b lies

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Second Reading: Resolution #12-45 SUBM I T T E D BY: K h a lil Ab d u l-Wa h h a b SE C O NDE D BY: E velyn Tu r n er & Ton y I llis

year as the contract is set to expire June 2012; and W H E R E AS, the request for extension of time requires no additional money since to date only $580,101.89 has been spent from the original contract amount; and W H E R E AS, the Project Manager is in agreement with the requested Change Order One (1) as referenced in the attached memorandum dated May 8, 2012 which mentions the contractor has been doing an excellent job and has shown to be responsible.

NOW T HE R E F OR E , L E T I T BE R E SO LVE D: that the proposed Extension of Time Change Order One (1) to

BOAR D O F DI R E C T O R S M E E T I NG , DAT E D: Au gu st 1st , 2012 W H E R E AS, On April 7th, 2010 the Board, by Res # 10-26, approved the award of Contract 2562, Installation of Flooring for a two (2) year period not to exceed $1.5 million with Atlas Restoration Corp.; and W H E R E AS, a Change Order One (1) is being requested to extend the contract for one (1) additional

contract 2562 be approved as submitted by Management in accordance with Board of Directors Resolution #85-16 and amended by Board of Directors Resolution #95-44 and the President is hereby authorized to execute the contract and Management is authorized to take all steps necessary to make this action effective.

YE S: At k in s, B a ile y, I llis, O . J on e s, O we n s, Sa n t ia go, Sh a p ir o, T ir a d o, Tu r n er, Ab d u l-Wa h h a b NO : C ylich , G r a h a m , J oh n son , F. J on es, L eslie PASSE D

Second Reading: Resolution #12-47 SUBM I T T E D BY: E velyn Sa n t ia go SE C O NDE D BY: E velyn Tu r n er BOAR D O F DI R E C TO R S M E E T I NG, DAT E D: August 1st, 2012

W HE R E AS, Romar is the proprietary supplier for A.O. Smith, the manufacturer of the motors; and W HE R E AS, Riverbay will purchase approximately 5050 motors of various sizes (19”, 27”, 36” & 48”) at a cost of $83.50 per motor. There is a not to exceed cost of $421,675 + tax.

NOW THE R EFOR E, L ET I T BE RE SOLVE D: That Contract #P303 with Romar Supply Company for the not to exceed amount of $421,675 + tax be approved as submitted

by Management in accordance with Board of Directors

W HE R E AS, Riverbay wants to enter into a one year contract for the purchase of convector motors; and W H E R E AS, Contract #P303 for the purchase of the motors will be a sole source with Romar Supply Company; and

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

YE S: Atk in s, Ba iley, C ylich , G r a h a m , I llis, J oh nson, F. J on es, O. J ones, L eslie, O wen s, Sa n t ia go, Sh a p ir o, T ir a d o, Tu r n er, Ab d ul-Wa hh a b PASSE D

Second Reading: Resolution #12-50 SUBM I T T E D BY: R ev. O wen s SE C O NDE D BY: E velyn Sa n t ia go & E velyn Tu r n er BOAR D O F DI R E C T O R S M E E T I NG DAT E D: Au gu st 1st , 2012

W H E R E AS, the term of the lease is five years and annual rental rates are within the provisions of Resolution #85-16 as amended by Resolution #95-44; and NOW, T H E R E F O R E , BE I T R E SO LVE D, that the lease agreement for the premises at 2059 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, New York, by and between Riverbay Corporation, Owner, and Soul Station, Tenant, containing the terms as negotiated by Riverbay Corporation’s management is hereby approved as submitted by management in accordance with Resolution #85-16 as amended by Resolution #95-44; and be it

W H E R E AS, Soul Station has requested a lease renewal from Riverbay Corporation for the premises at 2059 Bartow Avenue (2,332 sq. ft.), Bronx, New York, to be used retail shop for sale of men’s suits and accessories, and

F URT H E R R E SO LVE D, that the President of the Corporation is authorized to sign the lease agreement and related documents on behalf of Riverbay Corporation.

YE S: At k in s , Ba iley, C ylic h , G r a h a m , I llis, J oh n son , F. J on es, O . J on es, L eslie, O wen s, Sa n t ia go, Sh a p ir o, Tu r n er, Ab d u l-Wa h h a b ABSE NT F O R VOT E : T ir a d o PASSE D

Second Reading: Resolution #12-51 SUBM IT TE D BY: Tony Illis SEC ONDE D BY: Khalil Ab dul-Wa hhab BOAR D OF DIR EC TORS M EE TI NG, DAT ED: August 1st , 2012

that we would award three separate contract as follows: P246A – Blackman Plumbing in the amount of $243,865.37 + tax P246B – New York Replacement Parts in the amount of $87,174.76 + tax P246C – Green Art Supply in the amount of $126,996.70 + tax; and NOW THE RE FOR E, LE T IT BE R ESOLVE D: that Riverbay enter into Contracts #P246A, Blackman Plumbing Supply, P246B, New York Replacement Parts and P246C, Green art Supply for a total of $458,036.83 + tax be approved as submitted by Management in accordance with Board of

W H E R E AS, Riverbay’s Department of Contract Administration went out to bid on P246, Plumbing Supplies for Central Stores; and WHE RE AS, Seventeen bid packages were sent out and we received three bids; and WHE RE AS, Each of the bidders were low priced on different items, it was decided by the management review team

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

YE S: Bailey, Cylich , Gr a ha m, Illis, J ohnson, F. J ones, O. J ones, L eslie, Owens, Sant iago, Sha pir o, Tir a do, Tur ner, Abdul-Wa hha b ABSENT FOR VOT E: Atkins PASSED

(See page 17 for more resolutions)

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Let’s Get our Bus Service Back I was glad to see everyone discussing the latest news about the state of our bus service on the greenway on Wed., July 25.

Bus Ser vice We need to send a strong message to the MTA that our bus service needs to be improved. Think back just a few years ago when we had the QB1, the BX26, and the BX28 buses. These buses served our community in a good way. You could travel from many areas without having to transfer from bus to bus. And, then these buses would travel around Co-op City.

However unfortunately, our entire bus service has deteriorated. So now, we have a fraction of the service that we had before. And I guess that some of the big shots figured that they could save money by reducing our bus service. However economically, these cuts to our bus service are hurting this community.

Money needs to flow throughout this community. Therefore, we need people to travel in and around this community and shop at our stores for Co-op City to flourish. Do they have a sale at some of the stores in some of the sections? What about that restaurant in that other section?

What about that health care service? Will people, in and out of this community, continue to go to that dentist if our bus service is poor?

Now, some people might think that this matter doesn’t affect them. However economically, we need for our stores to contribute financially to our bottom line.

Com m unit y Involvement I would like to thank the many groups that are getting together to help bring good bus service back to this community. Also, I would like to thank

Director’s Viewpoint

Daryl Johnson Assistant Treasurer

the members of the TWU for their efforts and hard work in this regard.

And, I would like to thank our politicians, Assemblyman Mike Benedetto, Congressman Eliot Engel, and Senator Ruth Hassell-Thompson, for their willingness to help.

So, it’s great that we have good support now. However, we’re going to need your help and your involvement so that we can make lots of improvements here.

Therefore, please think about your community and the things that we need to make this place better. And then, please make a determination that you’re going to offer your support in some type of way.

Loa n I would like to thank our management company, our lawyers, Wells Fargo, and HUD for their hard work in negotiating the terms of this loan for our community.

Now, as promised, the exact terms of the loan were well presented in this newspaper recently. I hope that everyone can see that positive efforts were made to be as transparent as possible with this loan.

Bed bugs Unfortunately, there have been incidents of bed bugs in some of the apartments here. So, the best way to deal with this problem is to call our CSO

Department immediately if bed bugs are in your apartment. Thereafter, please set up an appointment so that an exterminator can deal with this situation.

I say this because bed bugs can reproduce and spread throughout your apartment in a very short period of time.

Thereafter, they can travel into your neighbor’s apartment. So, please call right away. Thanks.

Com pa ct or Rooms Everyone, please show respect towards your neighbors by keeping the compactor rooms nice and clean. And please do not leave food on the floor of these rooms thinking that “someone else will clean it up.”

Also, please make sure that your children are keeping these rooms nice and clean. Thanks.

Night O ut Aga inst Cr ime There have been reports of people getting shot in this city and in other states.

And, some of these shootings have occurred in a movie theater, on a basketball court, or while people were playing in a park. Plus, there’s an uproar about illegal guns and people possessing assault rifles. Therefore, some people are now saying that “they’re scared to go out.”

Now look, we are going to have to come to terms on some things that are happening in some of our communities.

Get this straight, we know that all is not bad from the success stories of our students that were recently profiled in our local newspapers.

However in some communities, we have kids that are killing other kids. We have people that bring illegal drugs and guns into our communities. And then, we

have good kids that get caught up with the wrong people. So, we should look at what’s happening and determine that we’re going to help our children grow into good and proper adults.

Now, the biggest things that we need in our communities are awareness, education, a willingness to make improvements, and governmental assistance. And, those are the major reasons why I write articles every week and why I reach out to people.

Bottom line: I want this community to be aware and educated as to what’s going on here and around us. However, we need all of the leaders here to stand up, make their voices heard, and make sure that we stay on track.

And, that is what we’re going to do on the greenway on Tuesday, August 7, at 6:00 p.m. when we have our Night Out against Crime event. So, please bring your family and join us. Thanks.

Close By working together, we’re going to improve our bus service and make this community better. Thank you.

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

Or, please send a message to me at darylhjohnson@optonline.net. (There should not be any problems with this email address if it is typed correctly.)

And, finally, you can call me at 718671-4544.

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

Black Forum Au d it ion for p r od u ct ion of Th e Wiz Black Forum, in conjunction with the Bronx Children’s Theatre is planning on staging a production of The Wiz starring the community’s children. The cast requires about 25 young actors and actresses between the ages of 6-18—15 youngsters between the ages of 6-11; 5 from the age of 12-15; and 5 between 16-18 years old are needed. Auditions will be held on Saturday, August 11, 10 a.m. sharp in Dreiser Community Center. No experience necessary. Space is limited. Please call 718-320-8035 as soon as possible to register. Each child must be accompanied by a parent/ guardian.

Defen sive Dr ivin g r esu m es in Sep t em b er The Black Forum defensive driving

course will resume in September. Please keep checking this article for details or call (718) 320-8035 for more information.

G oin g t o Aq u ed u ct , Au g. 18 We are going to Aqueduct Casino on Saturday, August 18. Pick-up: 12:30 p.m. sharp - front of the Dreiser Rehab Center; 12:45 p.m. - Bingo hall at Bartow; 1 p.m. - front of Einstein Center.

Cost: $25, $10 rebate. Call today, seats are filling up fast: (718) 320-8035.

Payment must be made 1 week in advance. Leave a message if no answer with your phone number and we will get back to you.

F ood d ist r ib u t ion a t E va n gelica l C h u r ch We will be distributing food once a week at the Evangelical Church located at 2350 Palmer Avenue, Rev. Dr. Milca

Our Dreiser Clubroom 19 (718-3790377) will continue to be open during the summer months of July and August, 4 days a week (closed Wednesdays) for board and card games.

On Wednesday, August 15th, we are going to RESORTS WORLD CASINO AT AQUEDUCT on a coach bus leaving from Dreiser Loop at 11:30 a.m. SHARP (boarding 11:15 a.m.) and returning at 6:00 p.m. Price: $35. Rebate: $10 free slot play, 25% food discount valid in buffet/food court only, and a 10% retail discount. Game on!!! A few seats left! NOTE! Bring your State ID and…new members are to present a player card from another casino and get up to $100 in free play!

Contacts: Beverly James, 718-3790377 (after 3 p.m.)/Claudette Davis, 646335-2810.

W E AR E G O I NG F I SH I NG !

Leaving Tuesday night, Sept. 11 at 11:30 p.m. Upon arrival, we’ll go directly to CAPTAIN LEROY’S big boat for deep sea fishing in New Bedford, MA. Price: $140, which includes: Coach Bus ride, fishing boat, bait, fishing bag and rod and reel.

REMEMBER to bring lunch and your rain gear. Your deposit of $40 ASAP to secure your seat. FINAL PAYMENT DUE AUGUST 21st. Contacts: Carl Tyler, 917579-1178 /Celeste Collier, 917-744-3413.

A W I L DW O O D (NJ ) SE AF O O D F E AST ! Sept. 24-27, (4 day/3 nights).

Price: $370/double. Package includes 3 full breakfasts, 3 dinners including one All You Can Eat Seafood Feast Buffet, featuring a DJ for a fun-filled evening of musical entertainment, plus one more All You Can Eat Casino Buffet dinner, and

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Bla ck F or 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 (718) 320-8035. Nominal fee for each class.

E m er gen cy Food P r ogr a m We are open on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m., Room 20, at the Dreiser Community Center. Also, due to budget constraints and shortage of available food, you must live within zip code 10475 to participate in this program. You must also have your card with you and bring two clean plastic shopping bags.

In order to receive food, you must present a current photo ID such as a non

or driver’s license or any photo ID card with proof of address. You will then be issued a card in order to pick up food in the future.

Volu n t eer s wa n t ed We need volunteers for Wednesdays and Fridays, 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Call (718) 320-8035.

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.

—Ton y I llis

Retirees of Dreiser Loop then another fantastic dinner at a local waterfront restaurant. Also, you’ll receive a Welcome Party Pak and a trip to an Atlantic City casino with a bonus package. However, en route home, there will be a stopover at another Atlantic City casino with a bonus package.

FINAL PAYMENT DUE AUGUST 10th. Contacts: Eleanora Jones, 718-6715707/Harmon Leacock, 718-671-9610.

F YI . The AARP DRIVER SAFETY (1 day) CLASS will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 10th, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. in the RETIREES clubroom 19, Dreiser Loop.

Fees are: $17 for AARP members/$19 for non-members. Call Eugene Hunter at 718379-0377 (Mondays and Thursdays, 1-5 p.m.) for reservations.

T HE AT R E C OM M I T TE E : After 3:00 p.m. on Thursdays, see

Committee members in Clubroom 19 for information regarding new shows.

GOO D AND W E L FAR E : Good news! Margie Watson has been transferred to the Bay Park Rehab Center on Co-op City Blvd. We continue to send best wishes to all members on the mend for a speedy recovery and a subsequent long and healthy life.

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

Contact Elinor Gordon at 718-379-8755 regarding illnesses and bereavements.

See you in September! First meeting will be Wednesday, September 5th, at 1:30 p.m. in the Dreiser Auditorium.

“The shortest distance between two people is a smile.”

—C la udet te Davis

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Loan Details and Opportunities WE DNE SDAY, J ULY 25 – TH E MO RNING On Wednesday, July 25, I was among Co-op City residents who delivered a stack of petitions—containing signatures of 5,000 cooperators, calling for restoration of bus services to Co-op City—to the monthly meeting of the Board of Directors of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority. During the public comment period we welcomed the announcement of the restoration of cuts in some parts of the transit system.

Apparently the impossible can become possible.

We reminded the MTA Board members, however, that they had not restored the cuts they made to vital bus and Access-A-Ride services in Co-op City – cuts that create hardships for two-thirds of our community. For more than 40 years, BX #26 and BX #28 buses had served our community very well. These routes interconnected our community, transported cooperators — without needing to transfer to other buses — to jobs, medical facilities, the VA hospital, the Bronx Cultural Center, three high schools, shopping hubs, and so on. In Co-op City, one of the largest naturally occurring retirement communities, or NORCs, in the city, these routes and Access-A-Ride were indispensable.

At their February 2012 meeting, as we reminded the MTA Board members, they acknowledged that a proposed route change would leave large areas of our community still underserved – and that prediction has become reality! Why, we asked the MTA Board, would they “fix” routes BX #26 and BX #28, which were, in fact, not “broken”?

The last point we made was to ask the MTA Board to note New York City’s dou-

ble-digit unemployment rate and to reconsider the imposition of fare increases.

We then handed the petitions to Joseph Lhota, the CEO and Board Chairman of the MTA. WE DNE SDAY, J ULY 25 – TH E E VENI NG The MTA Board meeting took place on the morning of July 25. In the evening, a rally was held on the Sections 1 to 4 Greenway to emphasize, and restate, the community’s call for the restoration of the two bus routes. At the rally I reported on the visit to the MTA Board. Assemblyman Michael Benedetto spoke to the assembled cooperators relating a conversation with Lhota, following the MTA’s Board meeting, in which the MTA Chairman said he had received the Co-op City petitions and would examine our demands seriously.

When I addressed the evening rally, I also described a citywide meeting, organized by Transport Workers Union Local 100, that I had attended. At that meeting—on the specific topic of restoring service cuts—participants learned about the successful strategy used in persuading the MTA to restore BK #64 in Brooklyn.

To deploy that winning strategy, a wide coalition of political, social, and reli-

I hope that all our friends and neighbors are having an enjoyable summer.

The following are some of the ongoing programs sponsored and/or supported by the Association and we encourage you to participate: Educa tion – Intr oduct ion to Kiswahili – On August 20th, the Per Ankh AfricanCentered Study Group will present an introduction to Kiswahili. A few residents had inquired about learning this language and now is the time to do so. The session begins at 7:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 15.

On September 17th, there will be a geographical review of all the nations of the African continent. Our knowledge of classical African history is essential for the survival of people of color. All are welcome.

Call 718-379-5555.

Sa tur da y Yoga Cla sses – There will be Saturday morning yoga classes from 9:00-

10:00 a.m. at 167A Dreiser Loop on August 4, 11 and 18th. All are welcome.

For more information, call 718-671-8364.

C om p u t er /L a p t op C la sses – The Association thanks those who attended and we know that you are now more computer literate. Please note that classes will resume in September. Continue reading this column for information.

J ustice for Ra m a r ley Gr a ha m – On July 19th, the final vigil was held for the slain Ramarley Graham. For those who don’t know, on February 2, 2012, NYC Police Officer Richard Haste illegally entered Graham’s home and shot and killed the unarmed 18-year-old. On June 13, 2012, Haste was indicted at the Bronx Courthouse and arraigned on $50,000 bail.

The indictment was motivated by the many Thursday night vigils and rallies at the 47th Precinct where Haste was still employed.

August is upon us and we will be readying for the new school year shortly. Please continue to keep the families and friends of the Aurora victims in your prayers even as the investigation goes forward and time passes. You can reference the NAACP national website: http:// action.naacp.org.

For position information on current events and suggestions on how you can, for example, participate to oppose “Stop and Frisk” as it is practiced, you can reference the website. Please remember the family of Trayvon Martin and the facts reported on that senseless crime. As the election draws closer, keep current events updated and information accurate as you talk amongst friends and family. Also, keep in mind, regardless if it is one or 70 victims, every-

day citizens do not have the right to decide to attack another citizen.

Again here are the three prize winners of the Stay At Home Tea Raffle. They are: Kathleen Cole, Brenda McNeil Mack, Beatrice Chaderton. The next rehearsal for models for the Fashion Show Luncheon Extravaganza has been announced. It is August 11, 2:30 - 5:30 p.m., Room 36 in Einstein Community Center. Those already signed up will be notified directly, but in case someone is still interested or you need tickets, etc., this is another opportunity to sign up and reserve your tickets. Renowned Fashion Producer, Mr. Christian Ruart, is here to teach and guide participants. The Fashion Show contributors include these designers and more: Isolife.NYC.com;

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gious organizations from several Brooklyn communities joined forces under the leadership of their assemblyman, Bill Colton. That coalition organized rallies, petition drives, demonstrations, and other events.

Our July 25 Greenway rally looked like a page out of the Brooklyn playbook.

Organizers of the Co-op City rally had assembled an unusually diverse group of sponsors, including building associations, houses of worship, political and social groups – we even gained the support of citywide groups such as Transportation Alternatives and the TWU. Also backing the effort were Congressman Elliot Engel, State Senator Ruth Hassell-Thompson, and Assemblyman Benedetto, all of whom spoke.

I expressed confidence that we will win full restoration of our bus services if we continue to exert political pressure and take appropriate action. It was, therefore, good to hear support for the launching of a new Co-op City petition drive.

AN UNAC C O UNTABL E O BSTAC L E The effort—under way for two years and still very much in action— we have been making to restore MTA cuts faces a somewhat unaccountable obstacle. Our paper, the Co-op City Times, seems to ignore this campaign, which is essential in securing the restoration of important transit services that cooperators need. Not a word about the rallies, the picketing, the petitions, the testimonies at MTA Board meetings appears in the Co-op City Times.

Some of the cooperators who attended the rally on Wednesday learned about it from the New York Daily News. The event was not announced in the Co-op City

Times. In our paper you will not find any report of the work cooperators themselves are doing to restore the transit cuts that are hurting all of us. Nor will you hear, from the leaders of the Riverbay Board of Directors, anything about the grass-roots efforts undertaken by members of the community.

The MTA did backtrack on some of its service cuts – but not those in Co-op City. Perhaps the affected bus routes in our community could have been restored as well if the Co-op City Times and the leadership of the Board had supported cooperator efforts for the reinstatement of these vital transportation services.

No wonder that many residents have asked me which side our Board leaders are on.

TI C K ! TO C K !

The Department of Housing and Urban Development has required the Riverbay Board to approve by-law amendments protecting the federal agency’s loan insurance. Such amendments are permitted in the bylaws when approved by a two-thirds vote of the Board or by a majority vote of the shareholders.

The Board will not adopt such an amendment until a letter of commitment is received from HUD giving our underwriter, Wells Fargo, the green light to solicit investors for a $621 million, 35year fixed low-interest loan.

The deadline to consummate a HUD-guaranteed refinance loan is September 14, 2012. We have been given to understand that HUD is working to provide all necessary documents in time for the deadline. The loan will go through, but the ticking of the clock is getting loud.

African-American Association The trial will begin on September 13th.

Your presence in the courtroom is needed.

The Association will continue its vigilance.

Glob a l J ustice – On July 13, 2012, members of the Association attended a D12 meeting which reported on the June 18th trip to The Hague, the Netherlands. A 27-member delegation deposited a petition at the International Criminal Court demanding that the political and military leaders of the USA, Britain, France, Canada and Italy be investigated and prosecuted for the commission of crimes against humanity and war crimes against the nations and people of Libya, Ivory Coast and Haiti and against the AfricanAmerican population of the USA. For more information, call 718-379-5555.

Please note that our Vice President, Harman Leacock, is out of the hospital and doing well.

Th a nk You – As President, I thank the Association’s Executive Board members for another successful year. The Vice President: Harman Leacock; Secretary: Patsy Balfour; Treasurer: Sandra Mitchell; Assistant Treasurer: Kevin Lambright. We couldn’t have done it without you.

G en er a l M em b er sh ip M eet in g – Saturday, September 8, 4:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 15. Bring your ideas and suggestions and, if approved, we will make it happen. If you cannot attend, you may send your membership check or money order (DO NOT MAIL CASH) of $15 for a single membership and $25 for families to: African-American Association of Co-op City, P.O. Box 702, Co-op City Station, Bronx, NY 10475. Your membership helps to support this organization that sustains our community.

—Fr a ncine R . J on es

Co-op City Branch of the NAACP Coogie.com, Raif Atelier, Leslie Monique, Willie Kloss and Wendy Williams. Time is on an Olympic time clock. Sell those tickets and the journal ad space, folks. It is important for members to participate with this event. September 29 is the date for the Coop City Branch NAACP Luncheon and Fashion Show Extravaganza. For event tickets, call L. Townes at (718) 379-3504.

Everyone is asked to sell a minimum of two tickets and ten raffle books. They may be obtained by calling J. Brown at (718) 6718915. Remember, journal forms may be obtained by calling E. Donnley at (718) 379-1297 and M. McCants at (718) 6719689. Why not ask business and professionals you patronize and family and friends who are involved with the NAACP to com-

mit? Purchase tickets now for the NAACP Luncheon and Fashion Show Extravaganza, a sell-out is expected. The program includes the luncheon, fashion show, DJ and live entertainment. The tickets are $85 p.p. An incentive will be awarded to those selling three tables of tickets or more.

For news or to contact us, write the Coop City Branch of the NAACP, P.O. Box 75-3111, Einstein Station, Bronx, NY 10475 or email, evalazaar@gmail.com.

Remember to renew your NAACP membership. Sincere prayers for those recovering and going through a healing process.

This press release is submitted with the approval of President of the Co-op City Branch of the NAACP, Jeannette Graves.

—Eva L aza a r

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Second Reading: Resolution #12-57 SUBM I T T E D BY: F r a n cin e R eva J on es SE C O NDE D BY: Ton y I llis & R ev. O wen s BOAR D O F DI R E C T O R S M E E T I NG , DAT E D: Au gu st 1st , 2012 W H E R E AS, Tindel Replacement Windows, Inc. has been doing work under contract 2290, Window and Terrace Door Replacement; and W H E R E AS, a Credit Change Order is being requested due to the fact that the amount of spare parts that was required by the original contract is not needed and as such a credit of $123,330.00 is being issued for nonuse; and

W H E R E AS, as a result of the above, there is an additional credit for installation work not utilized which amounts to $10,238.10; and W H E R E AS, the project architect, Ivan Brice Architecture, is in agreement with the requested credit change order as indicated in the attached spreadsheet and AIA Document G701 – 2001 dated May 24, 2012. The Project manager is also in agreement as indicated in the attached memo dated June 6, 2012.

NOW T H E R E F O R E , L E T I T BE R E SO LVE D: that the proposed Change Order Four (4) with Tindel Replacement Windows, Inc. (for a total credit of $133,568.10 to Contract 2290 which brings the contract

total including Change Order Four (4) to $60,322,415.22) be approved as submitted by Management in accordance with Board of Directors Resolution #85-16 and amended

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

YE S: At k in s , Ba iley, C ylic h , G r a h a m , I llis, J oh n son , F. J on es, O . J on es, L eslie, O wen s, Sa n t ia go, Sh a p ir o, T ir a d o, Tu r n er , Ab d u l-Wa h h a b PASSE D

Second Reading: Resolution #12-59 SUBM I T T E D BY: R a y T ir a d o SE C O NDE D BY: K h a lil Ab d u l-Wa h h a b BOAR D O F DI R E C T O R S M E E T I NG , DAT E D: Au gu st 1st , 2012 W H E R E AS, it is required that the hoists in the ash cart rooms be inspected every year; and W H E R E AS, the Maintenance Department decided to do a two year contract to have the hoist in the ash cart rooms inspected; and W H E R E AS, the Contracts Department sent out six bid packages for the hoist inspections; and

W H E R E AS, the Contracts Department received four bid proposals; and W H E R E AS, the proposals were sent to the Director of Maintenance, where the proposals were reviewed; and W H E R E AS, it was decided that ABC Electric Corporation is the lowest responsible bidder at a cost of $2,275 per year; and W H E R E AS, the board requires that any contract over one year in duration shall have full board approval.

NOW T H E R E F O R E , L E T I T BE R E SO LVE D, that the proposed Contract P305 with ABC Electric Corporation for the cost of $4,550 over a two year duration be approved as submitted by Management in accor-

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

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

If You See Something, SAY SOMETHING!!! Co-op City Public Safety - 718-671-3050

CHRISTMAS IN THE SUMMER TOY DRIVE to benefit Children’s Hospital of Montefiore

T’wa s a ll th r ou gh th e su mmer...

Sa n ta wa s ou t...

Br in gin g smiles a n d joy to ch ildr en th r ou gh ou t!

Sa n t a n eed s h elp er s b eca u se t h e E lves a r e on va ca t ion .

Don a t e a NE W , b oxed , wa sh a b le p la st ic O NLY t oy t o a ch ild ! Age a p p r op r ia t e t oys, p u zzles a n d ga m es for a d olescen t s a lso a ccep t ed .

Co-op City Department of Public Safety and the Riverbay Fund will set up a Collection Box at the Main Entrance to Public Safety, across from the Administrative Offices of Riverbay Corp. at 2049 Bartow Avenue.

This Drive Will End on August 24, 2012.

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Time told...once again Over the past couple of years, I have said repeatedly, again and again, time will tell, and once again, time has told and proven to be right. A wise man once said, Give a man a piece of rope and he will eventually hang himself, and I'm afraid that's the case once again for us in terms of true political representation. It's sad, but true, how can one represent us effectively in the City Council if more time is spent in a court defending themselves?

Whether you agree with me or not, I have said, and I will repeat, we've had some tough times dealing with corruption by some in Co-op City, and corruption by any other name is still the same. In Federal court, the verdict has come down, and the verdict resulted in a conviction and the loss of Co-op City having a representative in the City Council. There is so much a true City Council representative could do for us, however, there has only been silence on major issues, specifically, for one, the fact that we are still paying $4 million per year for unnecessary asbestos work when it has been proven conclusively that there is absolutely no hazard to anyone from our flooring tiles.

Over and over, we hear pie-in-the-sky promises from our elected officials, and they can be seen at fake events supposedly sponsored by community organizations that don't even know their names have been listed on flyers, but for the most part, these same elected officials

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Tony Illis only come around and pass out free food and ask for your votes on election day.

Then again, in the past, we at least had some elected representatives who knew the community and were involved and could tell in an instant whether community groups were legitimately endorsing something or were simply being duped and used for their names. It's a sad day when innocent community groups and individuals are scared of the threat of potential non-stop attacks from a bully and his few unquestioning Kool-Aid followers who simply accept whatever they are told without thinking or even asking one question, however, I have never been afraid of anyone who wants to spout propaganda or continue practicing the art of presenting issues by lying through omission and not painting a true picture.

One thing I do know, I was elected to the Riverbay Board of Directors to represent all cooperators and not just special interest groups, whether it be contractors, elected officials, or unions. No, I will always do what I genuinely believe is in the best interests of the people of Co-op City. My main priority is to fight to keep carrying charges down, and speak out against Management when I feel cooper-

ators are being nickel and dimed to death, because I want more than anything else for services to be delivered and available to cooperators at the lowest cost possible.

We are going through tough economic times, especially those who are unemployed and those on a fixed income, and now household budgets are bursting at the seams. We're all in this together and that's why it's so important for everyone to do their part to save on electricity and water.

Remember, if you're going out in the street or out shopping, make sure you don't leave lights on in your apartment, and also check to make sure that the faucet in your sink isn't dripping precious water.

My vision for a new undertaking with the Black Forum and the community, and with the help of Gladys Osei, is to reach out and help a village in Ghana. As such, we will be donating clothing to the village of Abetifi-Kwahu to those less fortunate than we are in Co-op City. We are working to come up with a plan. Keep your eyes open for future details of where you can donate clothing, pens, pencils, paper, t-shirts, slippers, but no winter overcoats, I repeat, no winter overcoats, although light sweaters are needed. We're not asking anyone to donate anything expensive, but let's show how big Co-op City's heart is to those in need. We will be reaching out to churches and community organizations to help

us in this worthy endeavor.

Last week, I told you I would like to introduce you to a very good, experienced young lady who lives here and is a lawyer, a visionary, a mother, and a hard working individual, and I think she could do great things in representing and helping our community. If available, I would like you to meet her on National Night Out this coming Tuesday, August 7. And speaking of National Night Out, I have to say when one looks at and sees the reports of insensible and violent crimes reported on television and in the papers throughout the country, we should count our blessings that we live in Co-op City where we live in a safe community, especially compared to so many others that seem to suffer from random shootings on what almost seems like a daily basis. No place is perfect, but for a place the size of Coop City, I think we should be pleased that we have good, hard working, honest people living here, for the most part, and we also have a professional Public Safety force to help ensure we remain safe. I think it's a step forward and will be a great accomplishment to get our Public Safety officers Peace Officer status, and this should be presented before the legislature in Albany in the fall.

Give me a call at (718) 320-8035 or send me an email at tonsyhome 10475@gmail.com -- no attachments, please.

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

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

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

Parents, please send your children to

learn of the Lord Jesus.

Prayer Service takes place every Wednesday evening from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., followed by Bible Teaching from 8:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Be with us to learn the truth from the Word of God. L ist of P r ogr a m s a n d E ven t s: Adult Sunday School is from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

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

Holy Communion is served the first Sunday of the month.

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

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

Memorial Sunday (Men's Day) takes

place on the fourth Sunday of the month Seniors' Sunday takes place on the fifth Sunday of the month.

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

Kids For Christ Choir & Club meets 1st & 2nd Friday of the month at 6:30 p.m.

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

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

Women's Day will be held Sunday, August 19 at the 11:00 a.m. service. Rev. Joyce Lady from Bethel Gospel Assembly will be the guest speaker.

Women, let us celebrate and unite as Onein-Christ. All women will be in white

attire. Kindly contact Sis. Loretta Scott, 718-671-2623, for further information.

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.

The Church of the New Vision is located at 115 Einstein, Bronx, NY 10475; Telephone: (718) 671-8746 or (718) 320-0409. Please visit our website at www.churchofnewvision.com.

—C a r ol H a q u e

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The Way International The Way International®, a nondenominational Biblical research, teaching and fellowship ministry would like to welcome the Co-op City community to be a part of our Bible Study Group. We are dedicated to teaching the accuracy of God’s Word and its practical application of the word in our lives.

God’s original plan for man was that man would live in paradise in a perfect world and have perfect lives in fellowship with Him at all times. After Adam’s transgression, man no longer had fellowship with God because the spirit connection was lost. This brought about the chal-

lenges, difficulties and mental pressures we now all face in life.

John 16:33 KJV These things I have spoken unto you that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation (mental pressure, distress) “but” be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.

We have tribulation because of Adam’s disobedience to God, because of this, God sent Jesus Christ for us to overcome the challenges, difficulties and pressures of the world.

Romans 5:9 KJV For as by one man’s disobedience (Adam) many were made sinners, so by the obedience of one (Jesus

American Legion Post 1871 Greetings to all of our Post members who are homebound and recovering from various medical operations. We wish you a speedy recovery.

Happy birthday to all of our Post members who have a birthday in the month of August: H. Alford, W. J. Bond, D. Chavis, A. Dixon, A. C. Jackson, G. McKay, L. Hochfeld, J.W. McKenzie, R.I. Lawson, Jr., L. Menchise, J.M. Ozunga, J. Mosley, E.J Nell, J.A. Sheffield, P. Winfrey, P.G. Roy, J. Session, M. Winn, W.A. Scott and H.L. Ayala. If I don’t have your name down for this month, contact me ASAP and it will be in the next issue of the Co-op City Times.

Our Post is located in Section 5 community center, 135 Einstein Loop, Room 41. Our office number is 718-320-8165 and you can also reach us by e-mail at post1871@optimum.net.

The Executive meeting will take place on September 5, Wednesday, at 2:00 p.m. sharp. Please mark this date on your calendar as a reminder. Did you know that the incorrect use of child safety seats is a major reason why car accidents remain the leading cause of disability and death among children in the United States, so all of our Post members who have grandchildren who ride in your car, please make sure you install that car seat correctly to protect your precious cargo.

All Post members, the dues for 2013 will be $40 and now if you have a com-

puter, you can pay your dues online by going to www.legion.org/renw. So far, 145,000 Legion members have paid online with an estimated 180,000 more who will also pay online. How many of our Post members will need a new Post shirt or cap that’s worn out? If you’re in need of these items, contact the Post to place your order in September.

Remember, look sharp in your shirt and cap; wear it with pride. A good movie to see is “ The Dark Night Rises.” I happened to see this movie, it had lots of action and the plot was great, so if you get the time, this is a must see movie.

Horoscope for July 24-August 23: If you are a Leo, for the past two weeks, you have been playing it safe. Now you can live on the edge a little. Luck is back with you again. You’ll be aware of love prospects lingering around you. You’ll see that your career is full of bright possibilities. Now is a good time to take a chance. Soul affirmation: Self-confidence is the key to my success this week.

Your lucky numbers are: 13, 27, and 53.

We will look forward to seeing you in September, so Post members, continue to have a safe and happy summer.

Why did the chicken cross the road?

Answer: because KFC just opened on his side of the street.

This information was provided by the post information officer.

—R icha r d I . L a wson , J r.

Harriet Tubman Independent Democratic Club Just a reminder that you are invited to an Evening of Jazz on today, Saturday, August 4. The event will be held at 2049 Bartow Community Center - Room 31. You don’t want to miss one of our great female Jazz Vocalists Miss Shirley Crabbe & Orchestra. Time: 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Tickets are only $25 and you still have time to call (917) 952-7457 to obtain tickets. This is a fundraiser for “Obama for America” and we would like to send as much money as possible to show our support.

You may pick up a ticket at the door if you are not able to obtain one before 7 p.m. B.Y.O.B.B - Setups available.

Treat yourself to some “adult” fun before the summer ends. Your support is needed.

To fellow Democrats and Independents, this election is about “continuing to build a better, more prosperous America.”

It’s also one of the most expensive ones in American politics in a time when the economy is supposed to be “bad.” It goes to show that some Americans are doing just fine. Nevertheless, we as American citizens must make a concerted effort to address all forms of voter intimidation and never forget the importance of voting.

Money is important but it takes your vote to make a real difference. Once you have taken care of your family, then personally sign up to assist whatever groups in this community or in other states that are registering people to vote. “It is up to us to make sure the advent of the New (and more sophisticated) Jim Crow and Poll Tax does not win out.” “Nothing Just Happens.”

If you are interested in joining our club, please call (718)320-1861. We need your voice.

—E velyn M . Tu r n er

Christ) shall many be made righteous.

Jesus Christ made the gift of Holy Spirit available for all to be born again so to restore man’s connection back with God, (Romans 10:9, 10). It’s the gift of Holy Spirit that gives us the spiritual ability necessary to understand His Word and know what God has freely given us through his son Jesus Christ.

I Corinthians 2:12 KJV Now we have received not the spirit of the world, but the spirit which is from God, that we may know the things that are freely given to us of God. God has already provided all that we

need to prevail in every negative situation we will ever face, big or small. He has given us a book of spiritual truths so we can know Him and His son Jesus Christ and what has been accomplished for us.

Come and join us on our quest to learn about “THE THINGS THAT ARE FREELY GIVEN TO US OF GOD” and HOW we can receive them in our daily lives.

We welcome you to be a part of our Bible Study Group on Sundays at 12 p.m.

Please call us for the location, 914-3090469. Bless you!

—E velyn Sa n t ia go

St. Joseph’s Episcopal Anglican Church Fr. Taylor and the congregation of St. Joseph’s cordially invite you to worship with us in Co-op City at 155 Dreiser Loop, lower level, (718) 320-0844. All are welcome.

Week ly Sch ed u le: Sunday service and Sunday School are both at 9 a.m. Every 4th Sunday, our children participate in the reading of the lessons and every 5th Sunday, our young adults assist in the service. Bible study is held each Wednesday at 7 p.m. and Choir rehearsal is on Thursday at 7 p.m.

(Please note: The Sunday School and the Bible Study Group will be on break for the months of July and August.)

We look forward to welcoming everyone at service on Sunday, August 5, at 9:00 a.m.

C h u r ch C a len d a r : The next class for confirmation and new members will

be held in September.

Fu n d r a isin g E ven t : On Saturday, September 15, the Men’s Club is sponsoring a day trip to Washington, DC. The trip includes a visit to the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial, the African American Civil War Memorial & Museum, and an allyou-can-eat buffet luncheon. Tickets are $90 per person. Bus leaves at 7:00 a.m. from the Dreiser Loop deli.

Su mm er St or e: The store will open on Thursday, August 16 and Friday, August 17.

For more information on the above events, please call the church at 718320-0844.

“The Lord is near to those who call upon him, *to all who call upon him faithfully”. (Psalm 145:19) —M . C h a m b er s

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Einstein

Dreiser

Library 9:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., Rm. 31

Library 9:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., Rm. 49

Bingo 11a.m., Room 31

Dominoes 10 a.m., Rm. 45

Dominoes 2 p.m., Rm. 25

Line Dancing 10-11 a.m., Rm. 45

Word Games 9:30 – 11 a.m., Rm. 31

Around The Lunch Table 11:30 a.m., Rm. 49

Card Games 2–4 p.m., Room 25

Walking and Exercise w/Ms. Gaskill 2-4 p.m., Room 45

Crochet and Knitting 10 a.m.-12 p.m., Rm. 7 Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session 9:30-10:30 a.m., Rm. 7 Stay Well Exercise 10-11 a.m., Room 2 (on vacation until Sept.)

Mind Teasers 12–1 p.m., Rm. 7 Gentle Yoga w/Anne Vacation July-23 - Aug 17 Afternoon Movie 2–4 p.m., Rm. 7

Current Events: 10 a.m., Rm. 31

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

Bingo: 10 a.m., Rm. 31

Dominoes: 10 a.m., Rm. 49

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

Tai Chi: (will resume Sept 4)

Word Games: 9:30 –11:30 a.m., Rm. 31

Bingo: 1 p.m., Rm. 49

Wed., August 8

Stay Well Exercise: (on vacation until September) Line Dancing (on vacation until September) Dominoes: 2:30 p.m., Rm. 25 Word Games: 9:30 a.m.

– 1:30 p.m., Rm. 31 Bingo: 2 p.m., Rm. 25 Blood Pressure: 1st & 3rd Wed., (on vacation until September 5) Card Games: 2-4 p.m., Rm. 25

Thurs., August 9

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

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

Fri., August 10

Tues., August 7

Mon., August 6

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Movie Madness: 9:30 am, Rm. 31 Men’s Line Dancing: 9:00am-10:00am, Rm. 31 Women’s Line Dancing 10:00 – 11:00 am, Rm. 31 Spelling Bee: 11am, Rm. 31 Dominoes: 2:30pm, Rm. 31 Word Games: 9:30am – 11:30am, Rm. 31 Bingo: 2:00pm, Rm. 25 Card Games: 2:00pm4:00pm, Rm. 31

Alert & Alive: 10:3011:30 a.m., Rm. 7 (on vacation until Sept.)

Matinee Movie w/ George: 2-4 p.m., Rm. 45

Mixed Cultural Dance: 10:30-11:30 a.m., Aud. B Mind Teasers: 1:15 pm 2:15 p.m., Aud. B Tuesday Movie w/popcorn: 2-4 p.m., Rm. 7

Dominoes: 10 a.m., Rm. 45 Spelling Bee: 10 a.m., Rm. 49 Spanish Practice Class: 10:30 a.m., Computer lab Bingo: 1 p.m., Rm. 49 Line Dancing 10-11 a.m.

Dominoes 10:00am Rm. 45 Stay Well Exercise 10:00 -11:00am, Rm. 45 Spelling Bee 11:00am, Rm. 49 Bingo 1:00pm, Rm. 49

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

Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session: 9:30 – 10:30 a.m., Rm. 7 Sewing w/Raymonde: (on vacation until Sept.)

Tai Chi: Vacation July 23-September 4 Mind Teasers: 12-1 p.m., Rm. 7 Zumba: 1-2 p.m., Aud. A Art Class: 1-3 p.m., Rm. 7 Yoga w/Bhadra: 2-3 p.m., Rm. 2 Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session 9:30-10:30 a.m., Rm. 7 Blood Pressure 1st & 3rd Thursday 10-11:30 a.m., Rm. 7 Line Dancing 3rd & 4th Thurs 10 am - 11 am, Aud. A Mind Teasers 12-1 p.m., Rm. 4 Drama (on vacation til Sept.)

Piano Sing Along 11 a.m. – 12 p.m., Rm. 7 Crochet and Knitting 10:00am-12:00pm, Rm. 7 Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session 9:30-10:30am, Rm. 7 Meditative Moments (on vacation until Sept.)

Mind Teasers 12:00pm-1:00pm, Rm. 4 Therapeutic Yoga (on vacation until Aug. 17) Card Games, Dominoes 2:00pm-4:00pm, Rm. 7 *Schedule subject to changes without notice*

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

WEEKLY TRIPS DATES

WEEKLY TRIPS

PRICE

PICK-UP TIMES

As scheduled: 1st Mondays:

Stew Leonards Super Wal-Mart

$3 $12

TBA

Bowling

TBA

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

8:30 a.m. 8:45 a.m.

11:00am 11:30am

Einstein 1:00 p.m.

9:00 a.m.

11:15am

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.

Kosher

Date:

Non-Kosher

Soups, Breads and Desserts

Baked Flounder Baked potato Spinach

Whole wheat bread Fresh peach

Orange chicken Mexican corn Oriental blend

Rye bread Apricot halves

Chili Rice Tossed salad

Burger bun Kiwi

Turkey wings Sweet Potato Green Beans

Italian Bread Diced Pears

Chicken stew Egg noodles Broccoli

Whole wheat bread Plums in juice

Pineapple juice Mon., fish w/lemon sauce August HokiBaked steak fries 6 Tossed salad

Tues., August 7

Roast turkey leg w/cranberry sauce Red bliss potatoes Brussel sprouts

Apple juice Wed., Ground veal burger August Summer zucchini 8 Squash, Peas & carrots

Thurs., August 9

Orange juice Chicken cacciatore Spaghetti Italian Blend

Fri., Orange Pineapple Juice cake w/cocktail sauce August Fish Corn on the cob 10 Broccoli & cauliflower

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 • Einstein Center (718) 671-5161

Upcoming Events/Trips R E SO RT S W O R L D C ASI NO AT AQ UE DUC T – Tuesday, August 7th 54 seat Coach bus - $20 – Lunch & transportation included - Pick-up times: Bartow – 9:00 a.m., Dreiser – 9:15 a.m. & Einstein – 9:30 a.m. Departure time from Casino is 3:30 p.m. You will receive a $10 bonus slot voucher.

Seating on the bus will be assigned based on payments. No refunds. SOLD OUT. NE W – Come join JASA Seniors for a scrumptious meal at the Seashore Restaurant in City Island, Friday, August 10th - $25 (all inclusive). Pick–ups: Bartow -10:30 a.m., Dreiser – 10:45 a.m. & Einstein –11:00 a.m., for 2 hours from 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Only 20 seats available. Menu choices: Salad, broiled filet of sole, shrimp scampi or chicken parmesan, soda, coffee or tea. Dessert – ice cream roll.

R I DG E H I L L M AL L – Yonkers – Monday, August 13 - $7 – Trip includes round trip transportation/boxed lunch.

Pick-ups: Bartow - 9:00 a.m., Dreiser 9:15 a.m. & Einstein - 9:30 a.m. Waiting list only.

E M P I R E C ASI NO – Wednesday, August 15th - $3 - Trip includes roundtrip transportation/boxed lunch.

Pick-ups: Einstein – 10:00 a.m., Bartow – 10:15 a.m., Dreiser – 10:30 a.m. No refunds.

E M P I R E C ASI NO – Wednesday, August 22nd - $3 - Trip includes roundtrip transportation/boxed lunch.

Pick-ups: Einstein - 10:00 a.m. , Bartow – 10:15 a.m., Dreiser – 10:30 a.m. No refunds.

C E NT R AL AVE NUE – Wednesday, August 29th - $13 – 2 hrs. XMAS Tree store, 1 hr. Trader Joe’s & 2 hrs. in Amazing Savings. Trip includes round

trip transportation/boxed lunch. Pickups: Bartow – 9:00 a.m., Dreiser – 9:15 a.m., Einstein – 9:30 a.m.

WEIGHT M ANAG E M E NT SUP P O RT G R O UP - Due to vacation, the last class was held on July 30th and will resume on Monday, September 10th, 10 a.m., Bartow Avenue, Room 25, every Monday. Maintaining a healthy weight is not easy but with knowledge and practice it can be. Come join the Weight Management Support Group to learn techniques and information that can help you maintain a healthy lifestyle.

C AR E G I VE R SUP P O R T G R O UP - A Caregiver Support Group can offer an atmosphere of understanding and support for caregivers to discuss issues and concerns. 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 Ave., Rm. 31 from 1-2 p.m. Next meetings are August 14th & August 28th. The support group is facilitated by a social worker. If you have any questions, please contact JASA at 718-3202066.

DI SABI L I T Y SUP P ORT /SO C I AL I Z AT I O N G RO UP – The group meets every 1st Friday of the month. For more information, contact John Sullivan at 718-671-2090 (Ext. 3010). Transportation is provided, if available.

DO M I NO E S P L AYE R S WANT E D. The Bartow Senior Center is looking for dominoes players. If interested, dominoes is played in the Senior Center, Rm. 31 every day from 2-4 p.m.

L O ST & F O UND on the JASA BUS – Black sun visor, a pair of black shades (plastic), a pair of prescription glasses with brown plastic frames & a purple plastic telephone cover.

Stay indoors on hot days, and drink plenty of water!

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WEEKLY SCHEDULE

AARP Chapter #4997 F YI : Many fixtures of everyday life will go the way of the gramophone in the next half-century, such as: answering machines; tube televisions; phone books; bank deposit slips; subway tokens; rolodexes; printed encyclopedias; film and incandescent light bulbs. Some will be labeled “quaint” and only found in museums, if not the garbage.

NOT E : To our sick, on the mend and shut-in members, and those bereaved members, please know that you are in our prayers. Contact Frances Wilson, Good & Welfare Coordinator, 718-671-5493.

2012 TO UR AC T I VI T I E S August 9 – Triple lobsters w/ “HuKeLau” in Chicopee (MA) – trip includes 3 lobsters/person (w/a takehome bag if you can’t eat all 3) or prime rib; and the famous live Hawaiian Show…$93/person…SOLD OUT – Waiting list available…Departure at 7:00 a.m., from Asch Loop (in front of the library)….contact Delores, 718-3792176.

Sept. 12 – 14 – Washington, DC — TRIP CANCELLED – contact Daisy, 718-671-3241.

Oct. 15-17 – Rocking Horse Resort w/a stop at Monticello Raceway Casino (on the way) – trip includes dinner & live entertainment and dancing after check-in; complete resort activities including indoor/outdoor pool; horseback riding;

hayride; games, contests and prizes during the day; and much more; 5 meals w/coffee, tea & cake all day…$349/person, double; $409/single; $343/person, triple – contact Jean, 718-379-3742.

Dec. 30, 2012 – Jan. 1, 2013: New Year’s Eve Masquerade Ball at the Desmond – includes a stop at the Sands Casino w/$30 slot play & $5 food or leisure time in Bethlehem (PA); after a full breakfast buffet, choice of activities for the day; NYE Masquerade Ball w/Open Bar & Surf & Turf Dinner; masquerade masks, noise makers, entertainment, music & dancing; New Year’s Day Brunch & show....$524/person, double; $634 single; $514/person triple; $28/person Travel Insurance available; $100 deposit/person ($128 deposit/person if taking the insurance)…contact Delores, 718-379-2176.

2013 TO UR AC T I VI T I E S Jan. 10-20, 2013 – The Hawaiian Island Cruise Tour (11 days) – includes 5 ports of call: Honolulu, Maui, Hilo, Kana & Kauai; on the Norwegian Pride of America; airfare and tours included in the price…inside state room - $3,599/person; outside state room - $3,899/person; outside balcony - $4,669/person (new price); $500/person deposit (plus insurance payment) due at sign-up.…contact Jean, 718379-3742.

—Delor es Deb n a m

Einstein Cancer Fund

Baychester Library Events VISIT THE LIBRARY - A GREAT WEALTH OF INFORMATION WEEKLY EVENTS KIDS Game On Nintendo Wii! - Every Monday @ 3:30 p.m.

Teens TAG - Every Tuesday @ 4 p.m.; Read Aloud - Every Wednesday @ 3:30 p.m.

Teen Book Café - Every Wednesday @ 4 p.m.

Bk Disc Group (Bodega Dreams) - Thursday @ 1:30 p.m.

Chess Club - Every Thursday @ 3 p.m.

CR Arts/Crafts - Every Thursday @ 4 p.m.

Teen Time - Every Friday, 2:30 - 3:30 p.m.

Film - Every Saturday, 2:00 p.m.; Aug. 4, Country Strong - Soon after a rising young singer-songwriter (Garrett Hedlund) involved with a fallen, emotionally unstable country star (Gwyneth Paltrow), the pair embark on a career resurrection tour helmed by her husband/manager (Tim McGraw) and featuring a beauy queen-turned-singer (Leighton Meester). Between concerts, romantic entanglements and old demons threaten to derail them all.

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

Tu esd a y, Au gu st 14t h – Atlantic Club (Hilton Casino). The cost per person is $33, casino bonus, $25 slot play. Time of pick-up is 8 a.m. starting at Einstein Loop, followed by Asch Loop and Dreiser Loop. Please bring a valid photo I.D. and your casino card.

We are visiting the other end of the Boardwalk.

S a t u r d a y, Se p t e m b e r 8 t h , our annual raffle luncheon at the Seashore Restaurant at 12:30 p.m. The cost per person is $48 which includes a choice of broiled filet of Sole, broiled or grilled Salmon, fried shrimp or scampi, chicken parmesan, prime rib roast of beef, and barbequed chicken or ribs, or a combination of both. There will be the usual appetizer, salad, pasta, potatoes, beverages and a special strawberry cake. Everyone will receive a raffle ticket which enables all to go home

with a gift. Come spend an afternoon of good food, fun, and friendly atmosphere and companionship.

Wedn esd a y, O ct ob er 24 – Foxwood’s Theatre and Casino for a tribute to Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, $57. All who have made deposits, please start sending in your balance of $30 by September 21st.

For the above trips, please call Mildred at 718-320-0288, Loretta at 718671-2958 or Lydia at 718-671-3005. You can reach us in the morning hours up to noon or in the evening after 5 p.m., Monday through Saturday.

It is with great sadness that we have lost a dear and precious longtime member, Delores Musa, who went to join the Lord in God’s mansion. May peace be with her always. Our prayers of condolences go out to her family. May they know of no more sorrows.

—Lyd ia R u a s

Goose Island Senior Citizens Happy birthday or happy anniversary to all that celebrate in month of August.

Wednesday, August 8—Bingo game at 1:30 p.m. in Room 39. Price is $2 for members only. Refreshments served.

Wednesday, August 15—Luncheon at CRAB Shanty for members only. Price is $18 and Goose Island will pay balance. Time: 1:00 p.m. Menu— Lobster, broiled or fried shrimps, or broiled fried filet of Sole, BBQ chicken and ribs also Snow Crab Legs. ALL PAYMENT MUST BE IN BY AUGUST 1-2.

Tuesday, November 13—Going to the FIESTA in Woodridge, N.J. Price is $60. Pick-up time is 9 a.m. at our 3 usual bus stops: (Einstein Center, Asch Loop (back of library) and Dreiser Loop.)

INTERNATIONAL JAMBOREE with plenty of music, comedy, and surprise

guest. Menu-Chicken Francese, roast beef, filet of sole, glass of wine, special dessert, coffee, tea and soda.

First let me tell you that LOUISE SIGNORA’S BIRTHDAY was a success. She was very surprised. Louise thanks all her friends for her cards. and gifts and her good wishes.

But also I was saddend by the passing of DELORES MUSA. Such a wonderful lady. Always at hand to give a helping hand to everyone. She will be greatly missed by all her friends.

For more information, call Ann or Mary at 718-379-9613 or come to 135 Einstein Center, Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. or call Mary, 718-3794899, or Ann, 718-379-0644.

Have a good day to all. Good health to all.

—M a r y P i1la

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Community Protestant Church On behalf of our Pastor, Reverend Dr. Calvin E. Owens, and our church family, welcome to Community Protestant Church, a church of love and understanding, located at 1659 East Gun Hill Road, Bronx, NY 10469; telephone: (718) 862-9172.

SUM ME R C HUR C H SC HE DULE (DR E SS-DOW N SUM M E R AT T I R E J ULY 1 – SE P T E M BE R 2) Adult Sunday School - 9:00 a.m.

Worship Service - 10:00 a.m.

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

T H E F O L L OW I NG P RO G R AM S AR E AT T H E C H UR C H ’S ANNE X: 2053 ASC H L O O P NO RT H (C O -O P C I T 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.

Extension of Prayer and Worship Service – Every first and second Fridays (beginning August 3rd) at 7 p.m.

OT H E R SC H E DUL E D E VE NT S: Saturday, August 18th – Nurses Ministry’s Annual Shopping Spree to Reading, Pa. (Vanity Fair and

Evangelical Church of Co-op City - UMC Open Door s, Open H ea r ts a n d Open Min ds 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-opcity umchurch.org.

Su n d a y Ser vices – The first Sunday of the month is a bilingual service with communion at 10 a.m. All other Sunday 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.

P r a yer Nigh t : The Lord said, “whenever two or more are gathered in my name I am in the midst of them.”

Matthew 18:20. We will be having a prayer night on Tuesday evenings at 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in the church building. Come and bring your prayer needs so we can all pray and become prayer warriors. Bring a friend who would like prayer. Also on Thursday’s mornings at 10:30 a.m., there is prayer till 11:15 a.m. in Spanish.

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

M en ’s Fellowsh ip : Every Thursday evening at 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Come and share your testimonies, explore your gifts and be blessed in the Word of our Lord. Hope to see you there.

Va ca t ion Bib le Sch ool: VBS will start August 6th from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. and finish on Friday from 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. with a closing program. Stop by Sunday and register.

Tr ip t o L a n ca st er : Jonah, we are going again on October 26. We hope those who couldn’t make the April trip will come this time. We will be going to Hershey Farms for lunch (Hershey Farms has many amenities, such as a general store, bakery, and animals for the kids). Cost is $135/person, $122/teen (13-18) and $114/child (5-12). Make your reservations now, we have a limited number of seats. Payment of 50% must be paid immediately. Final payment is due September 2nd. Call Barbara at (347) 603-7473. If no answer, leave a message, someone will get back to you.

—R ev. Dr. M ilca C . P la u d

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.

Saturday, September 15th – 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 20, 9:00 p.m. - 2:00 a.m. – Enjoy a great evening of entertainment at the South Carolina Committee’s Annual Dance in Dreiser Auditorium, Coop City. Music by DJ Jimmy Pressley. Ticket: $20/advance; $25/at door, available by calling (718) 379-8514; (718) 671-0425, (718) 671-5493, (718) 6710231.

Wednesday, October 24 – Friday, October 26 – CPC FALL FOLIAGE TOUR IN THE BEAUTIFUL SHENANDOAH VALLEY. Includes a visit to the Martin Luther King Memorial, Washington, DC; drive

on the Skyline Drive along the crest of the Blue Ridge Mountains, visit to Luray Caverns, a wine tasting experience and shopping at Charlottesville’s Historic Downtown Mall. 3 breakfasts, 2 dinners, accommodations and transportation. Cost: $395/double occupancy; $495/single. For additional information and/or reservations, contact CPC Tours at (718) 671-1182.

DR AW I NG O F O UR FANTAST I C R AF F L E W I T H FANTAST I C P R I Z E S! The Women’s Day Committee appreciates and thanks our members and friends for the tremendous support for our fundraising efforts on behalf of our church and offers our sincere congratulations to the winners.

The First Prize winner of the 40-inch flat screen television was Sister Jenna Mayo.

The Second Prize winner of the 32-inch flat screen television was Brother Jeffrie Vanable.

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

—E va n G . M it ch ell

Coalition to Save Affordable Housing ADE Q UAT E , AF F O R DABL E T R ANSI T SE RVI C E M UST BE F O UG H T F O R The Coalition to Save Affordable Housing was part of a large group of community organizations sponsoring a meeting held on the Sections 1 to 4 Greenway on Wednesday, July 25.

It was the most recent event of a campaign in which, for more than two years, cooperators have sought the restoration of MTA service cuts and the elimination of threatened fare increases.

During that time, the Coalition to Oppose MTA Cuts – although not recognized by the Riverbay Board – has collected and delivered thousands of cooperator signatures, called and picketed MTA offices, attended and spoken at MTA Public Board meetings, and lobbied elected officials for their help.

Some of us attended a public meeting of the MTA Board some months ago and heard MTA officials report a $500 million operating surplus and another $500 million stashed in an account they said they aren’t even required to maintain. Why, then, have services been reduced?

MTA “ HE AR D FROM CO-OP C IT Y” Assemblyman Mike Benedetto, speaking at the July 25 meeting, said he had talked with MTA officials who acknowledged they had “heard from Co-op City.” Richard Federman, a longtime Co-op City resident and a staff member of Representative Elliot Engel’s, offered the congressman’s support for restoration of services. State Senator Ruth Hassell Thompson also addressed the meeting.

We know that public pressure can produce results. It activates elected officials and affects public policies. The MTA has backed down on some service cuts and has delayed threatened fare hikes, although only for two months.

NE W P ET ITI ON DR IVE LAUNC HED Sponsorship of the July 25 rally was unusually broad. It included an impressive array of Co-op City religious, senior, social, and civic groups – and the Transit Workers Union. Many of the TWU workers — who make the trains and buses run — live in Co-op City. Such broad sponsorship, as well as the attendance at the rally of our representatives in Washington and in Albany, suggests the possibility of winning back our bus routes, reasonable fares, and decent —Seba stia n Ulanga Access-A-Ride service.

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Co-op City Baptist Church Rev. Dr. Sheldon E. Williams and the Co-op City Baptist Church family invite you to join us tomorrow for worship service at 9:00 a.m. We invite you to worship, study, and pray with us.

Please note, effective Sunday, August 5, there will be one worship service held at 9:00 a.m. This summer schedule will remain in effect through Sunday, September 9.

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.

Mid-week worship service, Bible study classes and prayer services is on hiatus for the summer and will resume in September.

On Saturday, October 6, we will celebrate our Pastor’s 20th Pastoral Anniversary at the Greentree Country Club at 12 p.m. The Greentree is located at 538 Davenport Ave., New Rochelle, NY. The guest speaker will be Rev. Dr. James A. Thornton, Pastor of Salem Missionary Baptist Church, Brooklyn, N.Y. Ticket price for adults is $90; children 3 to 12 years, $60. For tickets or additional information, call 718-6711918, 718-320-1825.

Fashionable shoes and Philly cheese steaks – what could these two items possibly have in common, you might ask?

It’s the Philadelphia Premium Outlet in Philadelphia, PA. The Scholarship Ministry invites you to join them on Saturday, October 27. Ticket price is $45.

The bus will leave from the Emigrant Savings Bank located at Asch Loop and Bartow Ave. at 7:30 a.m. sharp! For tickets or additional information, call 718379-0541, 718-671-7507, 718-671-1918 or 718-320-3774.

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.

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

H a t t ie L . L u ca s —H

Circle of Christ Church - Hearts of Love Ministry of NY Reverend Elisamuel “Sam” Colon and the congregation of Circle of Christ Church would like to extend an invitation of love and peace in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Please join us for a time of adoring worship, praise and the Word of God. Allow the Lord to reach into your heart and help you see the road of light and joy.

Circle of Christ Church is a beacon which the Lord has lit onto Co-op City and it is our purpose as a church and as children of God to serve, teach and bring forth the Gospel for all to hear and witness.

F O C US SC R I P T UR E F O R T H E W EE K: Mat 6:33 (NKJV) “But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you Up com in g E ven t s: Communion Sunday – Sunday, August 5th at 11 a.m. Join us at the

Lord’s Table.

Family Movie Night – Friday, August 10th at 7 p.m. sharp. CCC will be showing a FREE movie for the local community. All families are invited to come in and enjoy an evening of popcorn, movie and fellowship. All children under the age of 12 are asked to be escorted to and from by a legal guardian to this event.

Ba ck t o Sch ool Su p p lies: Friday, August 24th at 7 p.m. Youth Service Sunday, August 26th at 11 a.m.

Worship Service CCC will be giving out FREE book bags and school supplies during the following services to the local community.

Limited supplies: first come, first serve basis. All are welcome.

Spanish Service – Servicio en Español: Sunday/Domingo, August/ Agosto 26th at 3:30 p.m. Communion will be served on

this day. La Santa Cena será servido en este día.

Sch edu le of Ser vice: Bible Study & Prayer every Wednesday at 7 p.m.

Teen Church (13-19) & Children’s Bible Club (5-12) - every Friday at 7 p.m.

Su n da ys: Worship Service*** 11 a.m. start ** First Sunday of each month is our Communion Service.

Children’s Church (4-12 years old) 12 noon start (Dreiser, Rm. #2) Little Lambs (2–4 years old) 12 noon start (Dreiser, Rm. #2) Spanish Speaking Service - Last Sunday of each month at 3:30 p.m.

Servicio en Español Ultimo domingo del mes a las 3:30 p.m.

F Y I: You can now see portions of our services and worship on our website

www.circleofchristchurch.org, Facebook, Youtube & Bronxnet Cable, Channel #70, Saturdays at 4 p.m.

You can submit your prayer request online at prayer@circleofchristchurch.org or give your request to an usher during Friday or Sunday services.

Circle of Christ Church helps support missions in Peru, Colombia, Puerto Rico, Mexico, Bronx and Africa. Join us in our goal to expand God’s work throughout the world. Please make all donations to Circle of Christ Church – memo Missions.

P lea se m a il a ll you r inq u ir ies or d on a t ion s t o t h e followin g a d d r ess: Circle of Christ Church, 147 Dreiser Loop, plaza level, Bronx, NY 10475; 347-9451992.

Ema il: admin@circleofchristchurch.org Website: www.circleofchristchurch.org —E ld er J a y R a m os

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.

We ek ly Wor sh ip E xp er ien ce s: 5:30 p.m. — Thursdays, Praise Team Rehearsal 6:30 p.m. — Thursday, Bible Study Sunday Morning Worship — 9:30 a.m.

Youth church, 9:00 a.m., 2nd through 4th Sundays.

C h u r ch M ot t o: “We are ChristCentered, Family-Focused with Power and Authority.”

C h u r ch M ission : To empower, edu-

cate 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!

C om m u n it y M ea l a n d Food Pa n t r y: Join us for worship at 9:30 a.m. Stay for a hot meal at 12 p.m. and leave with food for your family from our newly opened Food Pantry. Please note, we return to 3rd Sundays in September.

S oc ia l J u s t ic e M in is t r y: Jesus spoke of justice all the time and so should the church! We are re-establishing our Social Justice Ministry and our

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(718) 320-3774 • Sunday School – 9:15 a.m.

• Sunday Worship Services – 8:00 & 11:00 a.m.* • Midweek Worship – Wednesday @ 12 Noon • Bible Class – Wednesday @ 1:00 & 7:30 p.m.

• Prayer Service – Friday @ Noon & 7:30 p.m. * Please note effective Sunday, August 5, there will be one worship service held at 9:00 a.m. This summer schedule will remain in effect through Sunday, September 9.

COMMUNION SERVICE EVERY FIRST SUNDAY. YOUTH DAY EVERY FOURTH SUNDAY. ALL ARE WELCOME TO WORSHIP WITH US.

first focus is on Youth ViolenceEnough is Enough!!! We live in a working-class/middle class community and yet we are silent as a collective when it comes to violence. Just last week in Haffen Park (just across I95N), a 14 year old was killed and many young people have been killed here.

These are our children and if the church doesn’t lead who will? Life isn’t merely about individual achievement, we are a community and our children are in trouble. If you are interested in joining in the fight (as a member of our church community or from the community in general) send me an

email at fatwcc@aol.com and you will be sent our pre-meeting information.

We are collaborating with other churches throughout the 5 boroughs.

Take a stand for our children so that there will be a future.

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.

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Reflections

by Rabbi Solomon I. Berl Spiritual Leader of Young Israel Synagogue A couple were quietly conversing at dinner one night about their life together. Suddenly, the wife turned to the husband and remarked, “Someday, we will be rich.”

He reached over and took her hand and replied, “Darling, we are rich; Some day, we may even have money.”

Often, without being aware of it, we possess riches that are beyond the grasp of a good portion of mankind.

If we have health, it is the equivalent of great wealth. If we have a lovely

family, then we already possess a fortune. If we have a job that gives us a steady income, then we already have a kind of riches. If we have at our disposal a library, a museum, a symphony, a theater, a study group, a House of Worship, then we have access to the unlimited resources of the human spirit.

It is wrong to confuse earthly wealth with specific gain, for the former comes and goes, but the latter abides forever.

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

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

On Friday evening, Sabbath services begins 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’s answering machine, and your call will be returned as soon as possible.

Temple Beth-El Temple Beth-El will be having services for Rosh Hashonah and Yom Kippur in Room 4. The community is invited to worship with us.

Tickets are available to the community at no charge. We do ask that you make a donation to the Temple for tickets.

Please call us at 718-671-9719 to have tickets sent to you, or email: RabbiDennisTobin@aol.com.

We will also be preparing our Book of Remembrance, with the names of your family and relatives who are no longer with us.

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Morning Rosh Hashonah – Monday,

Sept. 17, 10:30 a.m.

Erev Kol Nidre Yom Kippur Tuesday, – Sept. 25, 7:30 p.m.

Morning Yom Kippur - Wednesday, Sept. 26, 10:00 a.m.

Public Yiskor – Wednesday, Sept. 26, 1:00 p.m.

Public Yiskor – Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2:30 p.m.

Mincha and Nilah – Wednesday, Sept.

26, 4:00 p.m.

Services will be in Dreiser Community Center, Room 9. For tickets, call the Temple, 718-671-9719, and leave your name and phone number.

M a ilin g a d d r ess: Temple Beth-El of Co-op City, P.O. Box 264, Maplewood, — R a b b i Den n is Tob in NJ 07040.

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

Not e: Office hours are on Thursday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and on Sundays, during July and August, the office is closed only for the summer. We will be open on the Sundays that we have Bingo.

Please honor your Yizkor pledges.

Your support is greatly appreciated.

Candle lighting on Friday, August 10, is before 7:42 p.m. Shabbat ends today, Saturday, August 4 at 8:53 p.m.

Men you are needed for a Minyon. A Minyon is the number of men needed to read the Torah. The important number needed is 10. Please be counted as part of the 10 men and make the Minyon. You will be doing a Mitzvah (a good deed).

Thank you!

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

C omin g E ven t s: Saturday, August 4 at 9:00 a.m. – Morning Services led by Rabbi Daniel Fleigler.

Following the services, there will be a Kiddush presented by Nora Singer in honor of her birthday.

Sunday, August 5 at 1:00 p.m. – Let us gather for another fun filled afternoon of Bingo sponsored by the Sisterhood.

Admission is $3/person. The cost includes snacks and refreshments. Come one, come all and enjoy.

Sunday, August 19 at 1:00 p.m., the Synagogue sponsors a great afternoon of friendship and Bingo. Admission is

$3/person. This cost includes refreshments and snacks. Look forward to seeing you all.

G ood a n d Welfa r e: 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.

If you are feeling under the weather, we wish you all a speedy and painless recovery in double quick time. It is with a heavy heart that I report the passing of our beloved Gabbi Saul Rosen on Wednesday, July 18. We are left with a great void in our congregation. To know Saul was to love him and admire him for all that he has done. Saul was also known for his love of chocolate which he always shared with us by the handful. Saul always sought out the good in people and never had a bad thing to say about anyone. He will be sorely missed. We all extend condolences to his son, Mark, and the rest of the Rosen family. May you know no more sorrow.

Holid a y Tick et s We are anticipating the forthcoming High Holidays in September. We are happy to report that we have engaged two cantors, Josh Jay and Chayim Greenberg, to assist Rabbi Daniel Kronengold for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. We are sure that you will enjoy the uplifting services. Please book early as we have limited seating. For reservations and tickets, please call Mimi at 1-347-427-4526. Let’s bring in 5773 together.

P lea se! Support the Synagogue. We always need your help. Thank you.

Shalom!

M ir ia m E velyn Ber lofsky —M

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

Saturday services are continuing thanks to those people who attend.

Please try to attend whenever possible.

We would like to remind our mem-

bers 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 Donations can be mailed to the Co-op Jewish Center.

—M a r vin Seid m a n

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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!

Let’s learn to turn our enemies into our friends. Not everyone will respond positively to us, but we can pray and plan for a more harmonious relation-

ship. It’s hard to hate someone when you’re doing something good for them.

Let’s go into God’s Word. Matthew 5:43-48 says: 43 You have heard that it was said, “You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.”

44 But I say to you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who spitefully use you and persecute you, 45 that you may be sons of your Father in heaven; for He makes His sun

Rev. Dr. Robert A. Smith, Jr., Pastor; Lady Theresa M. Smith, cofounder; Rev. McMillian, Assistant Pastor, and the Church of the Savior family extend an invitation to every person to worship with us. We are a non-denominational, inter-racial, intercultural, 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 m mer Sun d a y Sch ed u le: J u ly 1 - Sep t em b er 2 Prayer and Meditation - 9:05 Devotion - 9:40 a.m.

Divine Worship - 10:00 a.m.

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

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

Dr. Sm it h ’s Ser m on Topic: “Lord, It’s Me and You!”

rise on the evil and on the good, and sends rain on the just and on the unjust.

46 For if you love those who love you, what reward have you? Do not even tax collectors do the same?

47 And if you greet your brethren only, what do you do more than others?

Do not even the tax collectors do so?

48 Therefore you shall be perfect, just as your Father in heaven is perfect.

I nvit a t ion s: Our Sweet Hour of Prayer will be today at 3 p.m. Our Sunday Morning Worship Service at 11 a.m. Every 3rd

Sunday following the morning worship, we serve Holy Communion.

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. If you will, check out (Pastor) Vernon Little’s CD ‘A New Beginning’ on iTunes, amazon, etc. You can also see his videos on YouTube.

Jesus loves you, and so do we.

—Ap ost le G la d ys R . L it t le

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R ea d in g fr om Sa cr ed Scr ip t u r e: Exodus 14:15-31, Mark 4:35-41.

Week ly Act ivit y No Bereavement Group during August.

We will resume Mon., Sept. 10 at 6:30.

Each Thursday at 10:00 a.m., Channel 70, Bronxnet, tune in and be blessed. If this program has lifted you, please let us know. Dr. Smith can be contacted at 718320-0002. If you prefer to drop a personal note: P.O. Box 86, Bronx, NY 10475 is our mailing address. “ I wa s h u n gr y a n d you fed me” …Church of the Savior is reaching out to individuals and families who need nutritious food. Our food pantry, coordinated by First Lady Theresa Smith, is just a phone call away. For more information in donating or receiving food, please call her at 718-925-5052.

Our Health and Wellness Ministry would like to assist every member of the

community to have and maintain a healthy lifestyle. We have all natural products that addresses your needs. Call Lady Theresa Smith, 718-925-5052, she looks forward to assisting you or place your order at www.ardysslife.com/ healthyyou25. Here’s to your Health!

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RUBBISH REMOVAL

Painting

HANDYMAN

Fast Service Cell:

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718.320.5270 8/25

• RANGE HOODS • LIGHT FIXTURES • KITCHEN CABINETS • CABINET REFACING • COUNTERTOPS • CUSTOM CLOSET MIRROR DOORS • CUSTOM WALL MIRRORS 8/25

8/25

Locksmith

FAMILY LOCKSMITH Licensed and Bonded

HIGH SECURITY LOCKS Slipcovers

20% Off Any Lock Job!

Medco • MultiLock • Wilson

(718) 746-8925

High Quality Labor For a Low Price!

Advertise in the Co-op City Times Classifieds!

Call 718-320-3300, x3380 for our affordable rates!

August is National Eye Exam Month!

Serving Co-op City for over 25 years.

“When you see me, You’ll know me.”

Call Anytime • Seven Days A Week

Call Mike at: 718-974-1290

10/27

PLASTIC SLIPCOVERS TABLE PADS

CUSHIONS REFILLED • NEW FOAM RUBBER SOFA PLATFORMS LOW, LOW PRICES 9/1

ALL STATE DECORATORS

Proofreading Service

Upholstery/Blinds

Writers, need expert proofreading services?

Very reasonable rates.

New clients receive discounts.

Call 718-862-1147, or email proof-positif@hotmail.com

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

8/18

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REUPHOLSTERING

STYLISH DECORATORS • 718.881.7691 3314 White Plains Rd. • Bronx, NY 10467

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