Co-op City Times 08/07/10 by Co-op City Times

Vol. 45 No. 32

Saturday, August 7, 2010

On two consecutive evenings, Public Safety stops carjacking in progress, arrests murder suspect BY BILL STUTTIG In two separate instances, on Sunday and Monday evening, respectively, Public Safety made two separate key arrests, the first one stopped a carjacking in progress and the second involved the capture of a man suspected of committing a murder in the 47th Precinct last month. After getting reports on the two major arrests, Riverbay General Manager Vernon Cooper said: “I applaud the efforts of our Public Safety officers. As a result of their ‘heads up’ police work and diligence, they were able to thwart a crime that was in progress, chase down, capture and bring to justice two alleged criminals who are now also being held for even more serious crimes. If in fact these individuals are guilty of these crimes, it means that our Public Safety officers have effectively

taken a few bad guys off the streets, which goes a long way in their effort to keep our community safe. I congratulate them and thank them for a job well done.” Chief Frank Apollo, commander of the Public Safety Department, said: “These two arrests are a prime example of the dedication to duty that our Public Safety Officers exhibit everyday. I commend the efforts and bravery exhibited by our officers who were responsible for bringing both of these individuals to justice therefore enhancing the safety of the residents within the community.” In the Sunday evening incident, shortly after 9:30 p.m., Public Safety officers on patrol in the vicinity of Alcott Place spotted a woman on the ground near Asch Loop. According to the Public Safety (Continued on page 4)

2010/2011 Board Committees AUDI T C OM M I T T E E : Jose Rodriguez, Chair Othelia Jones, co-Chair Evelyn Santiago, co-Chair Al Shapiro, co-Chair

C O NST RUC T I ON C O M M IT T E E : Al Shapiro, Chair Khalil Abdul-Wahhab, co-Chair Manny Torres, co-Chair

BUDG E T C OM M I T T E E : Eleanor Bailey, Chair Al Shapiro, co-Chair Manny Torres, co-Chair

G AR AG E C O M M I T T E E : William Gordon, Chair Andrea Leslie, co-Chair Bernard Cylich, co-Chair

BUI L DI NG S & G RO UNDS CO MMI TTEE : Eleanor Bailey, Chair William Gordon, co-Chair Evelyn Santiago, co-Chair

I NVE NT OR Y & P UR C HASI NG C OM MI T T E E : Manny Torres, Chair Leticia Morales, co-Chair Andrea Leslie, co-Chair

C O M M E R C I AL L E ASI NG CO MMI TTEE : Helen Atkins, Chair Evelyn Santiago, co-Chair

L ABO R C OM M I T T E E O F T H E BOAR D AS A W HO L E : Eleanor Bailey, Chair Bernard Cylich, co-Chair

C O M M UNI T Y R E L AT I O NS /S E NI O R S/H ANDI C AP P E D CO M MI TT EE : Leticia Morales, Chair Helen Atkins, co-Chair Eleanor Bailey, co-Chair C O OP E R AT OR AP P E AL S CO MMI TTEE : Othelia Jones, Chair Khalil Abdul-Wahhab, co-Chair Helen Atkins, co-Chair Bill Gordon, co-Chair C O NT R AC T C O M P L I ANC E CO MMI TTEE : Khalil Abdul-Wahhab, Chair Andrea Leslie, co-Chair

SAL E S C O M M I T T E E : Francine Reva Jones, Chair Ray Tirado, co-Chair SE C UR I T Y C O M M I T T E E : Othelia Jones, Chair Manny Torres, co-Chair Rev. Owens, co-Chair Ray Tirado, co-Chair Helen Atkins, co-Chair YO UT H C OM M I T T E E : Andrea Leslie, Chair Francine Reva Jones, co-Chair Eleanor Bailey, co-Chair Evelyn Santiago, co-Chair

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National Night Out celebrates a safe community

Co-op City’s National Night Out received a proclamation from Mayor Michael Bloomberg presented at the Tuesday evening event. From left: George Torres, Director of Community Affairs at the Mayor’s office; 45th Precinct Community Affairs Officer Ann Marie Morrison; Riverbay Board President Helen Atkins; Riverbay Community Relations Director Michelle Sajous; Bob Bieder, Vice-President, 45th Community Council; Bronx District Attorney Robert Johnson and Officer Miguel Caldero, Community Affairs Officer in the 45th Precinct. (See story on Page 3.) Photo by J. Roberts

Domestic water shutdown begins Monday T h e R iver b a y M a in t en a n ce Dep a r t m en t will b e clea n in g t h e r em a in in g five d om est ic wa t er t a n k s b egin n in g on M on d a y, Au gu st 9, in Bu ild in g 3. Du r in g t h e sh u t d own , h ot a n d cold wa t er will b e u n ava ila b le. T h e sh u t d own s will b egin a t 9 a .m . a n d wa t er will b e r est or ed wh en r ep a ir s a r e com p let ed in t h e even in g. T h er e a r e 13 t a n k s for t h e com m u n it y’s 35 h igh -r ise bu ild in gs a n d ea ch t a n k feed s 2-3 bu ild in gs. (Continued on page 4)

Assemblyman Benedetto convinces MTA to make adjustments to early morning bus schedules BY BILL STUTTIG State Assemblyman Michael Benedetto recently reached out to the MTA in the wake of numerous complaints from residents about the infrequent service of the Bx. 28 and Bx. 38 during early morning hours. In response, the MTA has agreed to add buses to the early morning Bx. 28 run that serves both Bellamy Loop and Dreiser Loop. As part of the route changes that took effect on June 27th, the Bx. 28 which nor-

mally runs from Section 5 to Fordham via Bartow Avenue and Gun Hill Road during most of the day, loops around the entire community after midnight serving both Dreiser and Bellamy Loop area residents in the overnight period with buses running approximately every 40 minutes. The problem is that the last Bx. 28 providing the overnight service to the northern sections of the community stops at 5:06 a.m. (Continued on page 2)

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Bus changes at Dreiser Loop and the Bx. 38 which picks-up the service during day and evening hours does not start serving Dreiser Loop until 6:04 a.m. leaving an hour gap in service on all weekdays. Benedetto recently contacted the MTA about this oversight and they agreed to change early morning Bx. 28 service beginning in September. According to a memo sent to Benedetto from Jacqueline Carter of New York City Transit, the Bx. 28 will have buses scheduled for pick-up at Dreiser at 5:06 a.m., 5:21 a.m. and 5:33 a.m. and then continue south down on Co-op City Blvd. The first Bx. 38 will then be put into service earlier at 5:39 a.m. and there will be combined Bx. 28/38 service until 5:57 a.m. The regular Bx. 38 bus will then begin serving those stops at 6:02 a.m. with service approximately every eight minutes during peak hours. “Before the new MTA bus routes went into effect on June 27, I made it clear to the MTA that I would monitor how the new bus routes impacted the Co-op City community. The feedback that I received from my Co-op City constituents made it clear that there were major problems,” said Assemblyman Benedetto. “We have all missed a bus, but no one

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should have to wait for an hour for the next bus to arrive; the situation that currently exists on the Bx. 28 early in the morning is unacceptable,” Benedetto continued. “I am pleased that the MTA is willing to make necessary changes to the new service. I will continue to monitor the situation in Co-op City and, when necessary, request changes from the MTA,” Benedetto said. The problem with the early morning service to the Dreiser and Bellamy Loop areas is just one of several complaints from residents struggling to adjust to the new service. Al Quattlebaum, who has organized residents to meet with MTA officials just prior to the cuts taking effect, said that he personally knows residents who have waited more than an hour for their bus during the day and knows many residents whose daily commutes have been increased by up to an hour due to the changes. He said in one case a woman trying to return to her Bellamy Loop home after shopping for groceries at Pathmark in Bay Plaza waited more than an hour before deciding to call and pay for a cab to take her home with her groceries. Quattlebaum and Riverbay’s Community Relations Director Michelle

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Sajous are now drafting a survey soliciting residents’ feedback regarding the recent changes to the community’s bus service and that survey will be published in the Co-op City Times over the next several weeks beginning next week. Results of that survey will be shared with Ted Orosz, Director of Planning for New York City Transit’s bus division, who promised to take the comments of Co-op City residents under consideration when making adjustments to Co-op City’s service at the end of this year. Another change that will take effect in September is the discontinuation of the QBx1 line providing service between all sections of Co-op City and Flushing, Queens with a key stop at Pelham Bay Station. In September, the QBx1 will be replaced by two separate lines, a new Bx. 23 which will act as a shuttle between Co-op City and Pelham Bay Station with local stops in all sections, and a new Q50 which will provide express service between Co-op City and Flushing. Section 5 resident Amelia Zaino recently drafted a petition against the changes to the QBx1 for Co-op City residents to sign. The petition can be accessed online at www.thepetitionsite.com/1/savethe-qbx1. In a letter to the Co-op City Times this

week, Zaino stated regarding the proposed changes: “This will not help issues with the existing route, but rather worsen them… “For example,” she continued, “the QBx1’s delays often come from Whitestone Bridge and I-95 traffic, which will not magically disappear under the creation of two new routes. Other problems lie in its erratic service patterns, with Section 5 shuttle and various loop services included. This causes confusion, which will only be made worse with the two new routes. The Bx. 23 will still run the existing service patterns that clearly need reconsideration. A final and critical problem is the scheduling of the existing QBx1. Its headways are poor and its hours are short. The money spent creating two new routes can and should go to improving route headways and making it a 24-hour route. Shuttle services and loop services should be eliminated and the bus should run a basic service pattern to Flushing via Sections 5, 4, 3, 2, and 1, and from Flushing via Sections 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5. Splitting the route in two will increase confusion and make it difficult for residents of the area to travel around the area and to Throggs Neck and Queens.”

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2nd Combing ty Blood p Cinext Co-oDrive JASA’s Art by the Fence today Today, Saturday, August 7, JASA will present an art show in the Bartow Shopping Mall, rain or shine, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The theme of this year’s show is the 120th Anniversary of Vincent van Gogh. Many of the paintings, crafts, prints and baked goods will pay tribute to the famous Dutch Post-Impressionist artist. Come and have your portrait drawn by a classically trained artist, Dimitry Mosokovitz, who is also the instructor of the class. Buy a raffle ticket and win an original painting. Support the seniors of our community and the arts.

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National Night Out celebrates a safe community coming together BY JIM ROBERTS Residents, speakers, entertainment and some delicious food all joined together to celebrate this year’s 27th annual National Night Out at Co-op City on a beautiful summer evening this past Tuesday.

the commanding officer,” Atkins said. National Night Out, one night of community togetherness, is the culmination of year-long crime prevention activities involving people working together to prevent and address neighborhood problems.

Themes for the evening included the prevention of crime and violence through the maintenance of cohesive communities; increasing hope and harmony through community activism; replacing negative behavior with positive activities,

Jazzmobile coming again on Aug. 16 Jazzmobile will return to Co-op City on Monday, August 16, 7:30 p.m. on the Section 5 Greenway, featuring Jazz vocals by Ghanniyya Green. Bring your chair or blanket and come enjoy jazz under the stars!

Registration for new admissions at P.S. 153 begins Aug. 30 The registration process for new admissions for the 2010-2011 school year at P.S. 153—the Helen Keller School, located at 650 Baychester Avenue, Bronx, N.Y., will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. on Monday, August 30 through Friday, September 3. Co-City Buildings 15-25,Asch,Aldrich and Broun Place townhouses, 100 and 120 Co-op City Boulevard are zoned for P.S. 153. To register your children, you MUST bring the following or your child will not be officially registered: your child; your child’s original birth certificate; doctor’s or health station’s records of your child’s immunizations showing all complete dates (month/day/year) for 4 doses of DPT, 3 doses of polio vaccine, 2 doses of MMR, the first of which must have been given after the child’s first birthday; 3 does of Hepatitis B (for children born after January 1, 1993), lead screening, 1 dose of Varicella (kindergarten children only) given on or after the first birthday; proof of residence (income affidavit from Riverbay listing everyone who resides in the apartment) and previous school records, if applicable. Please note that a notarized letter from someone stating that the child lives at your address is no longer acceptable. Registration will only take place on the days and times listed. In order to give the registration process the time it deserves, the school will only assign a certain amount of number each day of registration and will stop registering for that day either when all the allotted numbers have been taken or at 11 a.m.

Riverbay Board Director and former Board President Othelia Jones and Bronx District Attorney Robert Johnson meet during this year’s National Night Out celebration.

The annual gathering, held this year on the Section 5 Greenway between Buildings 33 and 31, was a chance for the entire Co-op City community to come together and share an enjoyable evening of seeing friends and neighbors and reinforcing the message that public safety is everyone’s responsibility. “As you know, the National Night Out celebration in Co-op City is one of the

The evening celebrates past successes and addresses current challenges and asks for a rededication of community residents in working with their neighbors, police, local businesses and others to improve the quality of life in our community and city. “The significance of the night is for the community to come out and interact with the police on a positive note and use it as a liaison with the police for a flow of

Rabbi Solomon Berl, the Spiritual Leader of Young Israel Synagogue, offered an Invocation to the crowd at this year’s National Night Out held on Tuesday, August 3.

best in the city,” said Riverbay Board of Directors President Helen Atkins in her remarks. “And we have plenty of reasons to celebrate. “Co-op City is one of the safest neighborhoods in the Bronx and indeed all of the city, thanks to vigilant residents and a strong partnership between our Public Safety Department headed by Chief Frank Apollo and the 45th Precinct headed by Captain [Dimitrios] Roumeliotis,

Co-op City residents attending this year’s National Night Out received gifts from local companies who set up tables at the Section 5 Greenway. Fairway supermarket offered a chance to participate in their Gift Card Giveaway at their table.

joining together the community’s religious, business and civic leaders, and the reinforcement of the partnership between police and community. U.S. Congressman Joe Crowley also attended the event and reminded residents that public safety requires everyone’s participation. “It’s an opportunity symbolically, but also in actuality, of taking back our streets

U.S. Congressman Joe Crowley stopped to speak with members of the Co-op City contingent of JASA during his visit to the community’s National Night Out this year on the Section 5 Greenway. Photos by J. Roberts

information,” said Co-op City Public Safety Chief Frank Apollo. “We always encourage residents to provide information on intelligence that may make the community safer for the future. The whole core of National Night Out is an interaction between community and law enforcement officials. Over my 23 years here, it’s always been a very positive night of interaction between police and the community,” Chief Apollo added.

and communities and neighborhoods and sending the message that we are aware that everyday people are the first eyes and ears of law enforcement,” Crowley said. “We all need to work in tandem with the police. Tonight is about reminding ourselves of that and also thanking our police officers for keeping us safe on a daily basis.” (Continued on page 12)

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Water shutdown

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Therefore, on Monday, in addition to Building 3, Building 2 will also be affected and neither hot nor cold water will be available. On Tu esd a y, Au gu st 10, hot and cold water will be off in Buildings 1, 4, and 5. On Wed n esd a y, Au gu st 11, Buildings 9, 10 and 11 will not have hot and cold water. On T h u r sd a y, Au gu st 12, there will be no hot or cold water in Buildings 15 and 16. On M on d a y, Au gu st 16, Buildings 20, 21 and 22 will

Arrests report, when they approached the woman to determine if she was in need of medical attention, they discovered that she and another woman were being robbed apparently at gun point by two assailants. A white Lexus belonging to one of the victims was parked near them when they were approached by the two suspects, according to the Public Safety report. When the suspects spotted the officers on the scene, they took off on foot. The two officers on the scene radioed in the direction in which the suspects fled. A short time later, the suspect who was eventually arrested was spotted hiding in the bushes. A search light was shone on him and the suspect attempted to flee again, but was captured a short time later near Building 18. He was found to be in possession of car keys and $97 in cash allegedly taken from the victim, according to the Public Safety report. Also stolen from the second victim was a Blackberry cell phone, which was believed to be in the possession of the second suspect who had not yet been apprehended.

be without hot and cold water while the cleaning is conducted. Cleaning of the domestic water tanks is conducted as part of routine maintenance. The tanks hold the community’s drinking water, as well as water used in the kitchens, bathrooms and laundry rooms. According to Riverbay’s Maintenance Director, Mike Sanders, because these water tanks are steel pressure tanks, they take longer to restore than those in the tower buildings which are wooden and run on gravity.

In preparation for the shutdown, shareholders are advised to keep a supply of water on hand for emergencies. They should also ensure that their taps are turned off before leaving their apartments and clear all drains of objects. When water is restored, taps should be turned on and allowed to run for a few minutes since discoloration, which is common after this type of repair, may be noticeable. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience caused and thank you for your patience and cooperation. —R iver ba y C or p or a tion

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The suspect who was apprehended was positively identified by one of his victims at the scene. He is a 17-year-old resident of the 47th Precinct. According to Public Safety, he was turned over to the 45th Precinct, and questioned further by investigators from both the 45th and 47th Precinct. According to the criminal complaint, released through the Bronx District Attorney’s office, the 17-year-old defendant has been charged with four counts of robbery in the second degree, two counts of robbery in the third degree, two counts of grand larceny in the fourth degree, two counts of menacing in the second degree, two counts of petit larceny, one count of criminal possession of a weapon and one count of criminal possession of stolen property. According to a spokesperson from the Bronx District Attorney’s office, the suspect was due back in court yesterday and his bail has been set at $10,000. In what appears to be an unrelated case at this time, shortly before 8 p.m. the

following evening, Public Safety officers arrested a 19-year-old Co-op City man suspected of taking part in a murder on July 1st in the 47th Precinct. According to the Public Safety report on the arrest, 47th Precinct detectives had informed Public Safety that the suspect, a Co-op City resident who was known to the Department, was wanted for the July 1st homicide. Officers spotted the suspect in the vicinity of Building 10A at approximately 7:42 p.m. Monday. The suspect, when approached, resisted arrest, according to the Public Safety report. After a struggle, he was subdued and handcuffed and according to the criminal complaint filed against him, was found to be in possession of a fully loaded 25-caliber handgun with one round in the chamber. According to both the Public Safety report and the Criminal Complaint released by the Bronx District Attorney’s office, the suspect, while being placed under arrest, threatened the life of one of the arresting officers from Public Safety. As a result of his alleged actions while

being placed under arrest, the suspect was charged with numerous additional counts, aside from the suspected murder for which he was being arrested. According to a separate Criminal Complaint against him related to his resisting arrest, the suspect has been charged with criminal possession of a weapon in the second degree, criminal possession of a weapon in the fourth degree, harassment in the second degree and resisting arrest. According to the Bronx District Attorney’s office, on Thursday, a Bronx Grand Jury indicted him and another defendant on six criminal counts related to the shooting and killing of another man in the 47th Precinct on July 1st. The charges include murder in the second degree, manslaughter in the first degree, and four counts of criminal possession of a weapon in the second degree. According to a spokesperson for the District Attorney’s office, the suspect is due back in court on Tuesday, August 10th in a matter related to the weapons charge stemming from his arrest in Co-op City.

NOW, T H E R E F O R E , BE I T R E SOLVE D, that the lease agreement for the premises at 167 E inst ein L oop, Bronx, New York, by and between Riverbay Corporation, Owner, and K sen iya Kim ya ga r ov a n d E r ik K ir off, 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 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 kin s, Ba iley, C ylich, Gor d on, F. J ones, O . J ones, M or a les, Owen s, R od r igu ez, Sh a p ir o, T ir a d o, Tor r es, Abd ul-Wa hh a b NO : L eslie ABSE NT: Sa n t ia go Pa ssed

for the premises at 2071 Ba r tow Aven u e, Bronx, New York, by and between Riverbay Corporation, Owner, and Pink Bou q uet F lor ist , L t d., 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 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 ile y, C ylich , G or d on , F. J on es, O . J on es, L eslie, M or a les, O wen s, R od r iguez, Sh a pir o, Tir a d o, Tor r es, Abd u l-Wa h h a b ABSE NT: Sa n t ia go P a ssed

Second Reading: #10-42 SUBM I T T E D BY: F r a ncin e R eva J on es SE C O NDE D BY: Kh a lil Ab du l-Wa h h a b & Al Sh a pir o & O t h elia J on es BOAR D O F DI R E C T OR S M E E T I NG DAT E D: J uly 27th , 2010 W H E R E AS, Ksen iya Kim ya ga r ov a n d E r ik K ir off has requested a lease

from Riverbay Corporation for the premises at 167 E in st ein L oop , Br on x, New Yor k , to be used a s a p h a r m a cy a n d for n o ot h er p u r pose; and W HE R E AS, Ksen iya K im ya ga r ov a nd E r ik Kir off has requested a three month rent concession and a five year lease with a five year renewal option; and W H E R E AS, the term of the lease and annual rental rates are within the provisions of Resolution #85-16 as amended by Resolution #95-44;

Second Reading: #10-43 SUBMITTED BY: Francine Reva Jones SECONDED BY: Khalil Abdul-Wahhab & Al Shapiro BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING DATED: July 27th, 2010 W H E R E AS, P in k Bou qu et F lor ist , L t d . has requested a lease from Riverbay

Corporation for the premises at 2071 Ba r tow Aven u e Bronx, New York, to be used for a s a flor ist a n d gift sh op ; and W H E R E AS, the term of the lease is J u ly 1, 2010 – J u n e 30, 2020 and annual rental rates are within the provisions of Resolution #85-16 as amended by Resolution #95-44; NOW, T H E R E F OR E , BE I T R E SO LVE D, that the lease agreement

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On A Soap Box I want to thank Board President Helen Atkins for the flattering things she said about me last week. Yes, I am still a dues paying retiree of the New York Metro Area Postal Union and the American Postal Workers Union, AFLCIO. This association with my union is very important to me. The union has trained me in a number of ways to make this journey of life a little easier. Innuendos have been floating that union workers are lacking here in Coop City. Believe me, most of the workers of Riverbay are union members. My position as labor liaison for the Board allows me to be knowledgeable about negotiations with all our unions. It is my opinion that the unions have sweet contracts and I understand why they do not want to give up anything. Coming up soon is the midterm elections for a number of our legislators who represent Co-op City. I will be in deep meditation as to whether I will vote for them. The reason for this is because during our recent negotiations with 32BJ/SEIU, letters were sent to Board

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members suggesting it was our duty to accept what the union wanted. If I remember correctly, only one legislator came to our negotiations to discuss or investigate about Co-op City’s needs in these bad economic times. Well, again folks, money talks. Political Action Funds will be needed to run a campaign! I hope none of these legislators will need my vote to be re-elected. We all know that the lack of jobs has placed our young folks in competition with adults. Our young folks have been traveling in groups from one section to another. Such movement is to keep some adults from calling Public Safety about them jostling, wrestling or sitting in one place too long. Co-op City has one young folks center. What is wrong with other potential space in our malls is that these locations are near stores that sell

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alcoholic beverages. The New York City Board of Education has an Education Pack, which consists of five (5) schools, which are underutilized. On top of this, if any organization wishes and gets consent to use the schools, they have to pay, even for outside affairs and bathroom privileges for the people. In the 1970’s, the schools offered night and Saturday classes. What happened? Where did we lose control? Co-op City has at least twenty (20) religious organizations and fifty (50) educational or political and/or social organizations that are recognized. As a co-Chair of the Community Relations Committee, each committee wishing to be recognized must submit a copy of their By-Laws, Constitution or Statement of Purpose. These state what their organization is about and how they are committed to helping the community. Some have been lacking in their commitment to Co-op City. On the other hand, I have also noticed duplication of services by a number of groups. Think about this, if

they could unite, how much more could they offer? Maybe some free programs? What about sponsoring free breakfast and lunch for children? It is a well kept secret that Co-op City has unemployed and one-salary households consisting of those who have to stretch money because the cost of everything is so high. Help is needed. Co-op City, itself, needs more participation. Your fifteen members of the Board of Directors need the support and strength of the 50,000 organized people here. Our building associations have seen their numbers diminished to a few active members. Shareholders (you are not renters) need to be more supportive of this place we call home. Then the politicians would be more cogent of our needs, especially if we vote and are more vocal with our demands. Our needs are for our children and this community. We need organizations that could offer educational, physical and/or social programs of their choice that are free or available at a minimum fee. Together, Co-op City can have all it wants.

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“No” to privatization in Co-op City To the E ditor : In a July 24th Co-op City Times Viewpoint, Riverbay Board Director Eleanor Bailey stated that she is “against spending any monies for that purpose.” She refers to the project advocated by that “other” paper circulating in our community and the folks who seek a “Feasibility Study,” or investigation of the possibility of privatization. She continues, “As long as Co-op City has major capital budget deficits, fix-ups or repairs that need to be done or completed, a ‘No’ vote for a ‘Feasibility Study’ is guaranteed.” Feasibility studies are generally prepared by real estate experts with little concern for affordable housing. Many people in Co-op City have long argued that a feasibility study is an expensive and unreliable examination

of the issue and that the study simply represents the required first step in the privatization process. Defenders of our Mitchell-Lama status claim that privatization will result in major losses: millions of dollars in tax breaks and the significant income currently derived from M-L surcharges. Opponents of privatization also maintain that it would eventually transform our reasonable carrying charges into open market rents and that Co-op City’s more than 15,000 apartments would be withdrawn from the already endangered supply of affordable units in the NYC area. The would-be privatizers and their City News Pied Piper wrongly equate the purchase of a vacation home by an outspoken opponent of privatization, Bernard Cylich,

with the hope some cooperators have of cashing in on a pullout from M-L, a state program that for many years has invested public funds to serve public goals. The home the Cylich family bought with money they saved by working for decades at union jobs, as well as by living in a reasonably priced Mitchell-Lama apartment, is one thing. The expectations of personal enrichment for a few, by undermining a housing program that has benefited many, are something else. Privatizing Co-op City would amount to looting a program that has housed thousands of families affordably and that should be allowed to continue doing so into the future. —Mitch Ber kowitz

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Responsible journalism To the E ditor : I am amazed that those who always claim censorship seem to be the very people who are able to get their letters and viewpoints published in the Co-op City Times. Last week, Mr. Stuart Edwards took issue with the editor of the Times for changing one of the sentences in his club article. On the same page, in a notice that I have seen repeated in the paper numerous times, it clearly defines the purpose of these articles which is to inform the readership of the activities and programs of the respective organizations and not for editorial comment or personal opinion. Unmistakably, what Mr. Edwards was attempting to print in the guise of a club article was his opinion.

From my memory, a Supreme Court justice and a panel of Appellate judges dismissed the case of Mr. Bernard Cylich and Ms. Yolanda Canales Schumann with prejudice which prevents them from pursuing what “they deem to have been wrongful actions of the Board and its 2009 Election Committee,” according to Mr. Edwards in his letter. The comparison of the “New York court” that “sided with Riverbay” to the federal judge in the deep water drilling case who had personal investments in the oil industry is one of the most outrageous I have ever heard, and obviously one not shared by Mr. Cylich and Ms. Canales Schumann since they kept returning to the courts to appeal their case despite Mr.

Edward’s assumption that the justice system is unfair. The Co-op City Times staff properly allowed Mr. Edward’s letter expressing his opinion to run. The editor also properly and responsibly changed the wording of his club article to reflect the facts of the case instead of omitting the article altogether. Being able to express an opinion is one thing, but the paper has an obligation to all shareholders and the Riverbay Corporation to make sure that opinions are based on facts and not the truth as some would have it. I salute the excellent work our professional editors are doing at the Co-op City Times to ensure we have a quality, responsible paper in this community. —Kr ysta l Ser r a no

Not ice to shar eho lde rs — i nco rre ct mai nte nance enve lo pe New York Community Bank inadvertently included the incorrect envelope with a small amount of Riverbay’s shareholders’ maintenance bills this month. Instead of the return envelope reflecting the return address for the maintenance charge as: Riverbay Corporation P.O. Box 9017 Central Islip, N.Y. 11722 the envelope in a small number of mailings directed them to: New York Community Bank 75 N Central Avenue Valley Stream, N.Y. 11580-3820. New York Community Bank has reassured Riverbay’s management that they will still receive the payments if they are returned in the envelopes that were included in the mailing, although about 90% of shareholders drop their maintenance charges into the drop boxes in Co-op City, and the bank then picks these up from Riverbay. Therefore, regardless of whether the maintenance is returned in the envelope sent or is delivered into the drop boxes, they will be received by New —R iver ba y F ina nce Depar tment York Community Bank.

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Public Safety Report CCPD maintains a high quality of life in the community by enforcing laws for controlled substance offenses The New York State Penal Law states that it is illegal for anyone to possess, use, sell or manufacture controlled substances. Enforcement of these laws is essential to maintaining a high quality of life within Co-op City. Controlled substance laws range from Criminal Possession of Marijuana, a violation, to Criminal sale of a controlled substance, an A-1 felony. The charges vary based on the type and weight of the drug. The officers of the Co-op City Department of Public Safety make arrests for Controlled Substance offenses within the community. In some situations, intelligence information is compiled by Public Safety Officers and forwarded to the New York City Police Department Narcotics Unit. This is done when extensive investigation is required. Surveillance and undercover officers are often used in the investigations. The minimum charge for unlawful possession of marijuana is a violation. This charge requires a mandatory fine

levied by the court system. The fine goes up on repeated violations. The officer just needs to find the person in possession of any amount of marijuana. This violation is often charged as an additional charge when a search subsequent to an arrest is conducted and marijuana is found. Public Safety officers have been trained to field test marijuana. The marijuana is vouchered at the 45th Precinct after being field tested. For this charge, a Universal Summons is issued. Possession of marijuana becomes a B Misdemeanor when the marijuana weighs more than twenty five grams (approximately Âž of an ounce) or the marijuana is burning or open to public view. The maximum charge for possession of marijuana is a C Felony. This level is achieved when more than ten pounds of marijuana is possessed. Intermediate charges between a Violation and a Felony depend on the weight of marijuana possessed. A violation is the minimum criminal charge followed by misdemeanor and then felony.

The degrees for felonies and misdemeanors decrease from A through E. An E Felony is one degree higher than an A Misdemeanor. Sale of marijuana or other controlled substances carry even stiffer penalties. The charge escalates when a person sells a controlled substance in close proximity to a school or to a minor less than 21 years of age. Controlled substances include narcotics, hallucinogens, stimulants, depressants and prescription drugs other than for the person for whom they are prescribed. In all cases of arrests within Co-op City, a Community Complaint is also issued for Anti-Social Conduct. Community complaints can also be issued if arrests are made by other agencies for offenses committed within Co-op City. Fines double for each repeat violation. The fees can automatically be added to the monthly carrying charges. Repeat violations can lead to eviction. This is another tool which is utilized to maintain

a high quality of life and a low crime rate within Co-op City. This is another reason why it is important for cooperators to call the Department of Public Safety when they observe any suspicious activity. Possession, use, manufacture and sale of controlled substances create substantial health and safety risks for all concerned. Simple alcohol consumption and marijuana usage can easily escalate to serious drug use or addiction. Parents need to be aware of who their children are hanging out with. It is important that parents be aware of any suspect activities and take steps to intervene if drug activity is suspected. The Co-op City Department of Public Safety would like everyone to remain safe. If you see anything suspicious, notify the proper authorities. Always remember, if you see something, say something. Call 9-1-1 and the Department of Public Safety at (718) 671-3050 or online at www.ccpd.us. Callers may remain anonymous when giving information.

charged with disorderly conduct and released. July 25, Co-op City Boulevard As a result of the fast moving tornado-like storm, large trees throughout the community were uprooted. At this location, a very large tree at the corner fell onto an SUV parked at the location where it rested. The City of New York sent a crew to cut the tree into pieces and remove it from the location. July 25, 135 Einstein Loop A youth reported that he was assaulted by another youth and punched in the

face. As a result, he suffered minor facial injuries. An investigation is ongoing into this incident. July 25, 120 Alcott Place A CCPD CPOP officer was moving groups when one member of the group refused compliance and cursed at officers. After exhausting options, the officer went to arrest the offender when he pushed the officer and ran off. After a short foot chase, the male was apprehended and arrested and charged with disorderly conduct. He was issued a ticket and released.

Public Safety Blotter: July 25 - July 31 July 31, 120 Alcott Place A male was arrested and charged with disorderly conduct after he refused to leave the area where he was among a group of at least 15 individuals. July 29, 4100 Hutchinson River Parkway East A male complainant reported that while sitting on a bench, he was approached by four males. One of the individuals displayed a gun and the complainant states that he heard two pops and then ran. A search of the area for the individuals was conducted with

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Report to the community Greetings to all. I am pleased to report thus far that my first two months serving as your representative have been fruitful and a very educational experience. I can tell you that your elected Board has been working hard in our community’s best interests. There are many issues to resolve and I feel, as a team, we will vote on positive resolutions to these issues that affect our wallet and quality of life.

Directors’ Viewpoint

Raymond Tirado Secretary

We have voted against credit reporting, and ensured continued revenue from current and new commercial tenants. Management is

actively seeking solutions to our rising water costs and usage. Please educate yourself and others in water conservation. I have been selected by our Board President, Helen Atkins, to be coChairperson of the Sales Committee and also of the Security Committee. As I said during my campaign, I believe very strongly in volunteerism and urge all residents to give of their time and experience to our community.

MetroCard bus to visit Co-op City in two weeks The MetroCard bus will be visiting all three Co-op City shopping malls again this month, enabling people to sign up for the Reduced-Fare MetroCard or purchase or add money to existing MetroCard. On Thursday, August 19, the MetroCard bus will be at Bartow Mall on Co-op City Blvd., from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.; at Dreiser Loop from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and at Einstein Loop from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. “Our mobile MetroCard sales vehicles are part of our outreach effort to senior citizens and people with disabilities who might have problems accessing our subway station booths,” said NYC Transit President Lawrence G. Reuter. Senior citizens and persons with disabilities may apply for the Reduced-Fare MetroCard on the bus during regular visits to this community or other locations on scheduled dates throughout the Bronx. To sign up for the Reduced-Fare MetroCard, seniors

must be over 65 years and bring proof of age with a photo, such as a Medicare card, driver’s license or passport. Persons with disabilities must have a valid U.S. Medicare card (red, white and blue) along with a valid federal/state issued photo identification card in order to be immediately processed. Disabled persons without Medicare Cards must ensure that their doctors complete the physician’s section of the application. After a review process, permanent Reduced-Fare MetroCards are mailed to qualified applicants. In addition to being able to sign up for a Reduced-Fare MetroCard or have one refilled, anyone can add value to their MetroCards or purchase pre-encoded MetroCards, including daily, weekly and monthly unlimited-ride passes. Also, Transit staff is on hand to answer any MetroCard-related questions. For more information, call (212) METROCARD.

We are seeking committee members for the Sales Committee, and I am asking any resident or organization with positive ideas to lend to contact me. To address those who have contacted me concerning the feasibility study, it will be addressed after we acquire a new mortgage. Remember, together we stand, divided we fall. God bless America.

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Cooperators Take A Stand! At the Board of Directors meeting on July 27, 2010, Board President Helen Atkins made committee assignments. Mr. Tony Illis and Ms. Michelle Davy were Chair and co-Chair last year and they made some positive accomplishments. I am proud to be heading the Residential Sales & Marketing Committee with Raymond Tirado as coChair. During my first year on the Board, I made a few suggestions which Ms. Davy took the initiative to incorporate. I also look forward to working with cooperators on this committee and, if you would like to join us in September, please make your request to me at Francine R. Jones, Board of Directors, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475. I was pleased to read Jim Roberts’ report in the Co-op City Times last week on how well the Co-op City schools are doing on standardized tests. It appears that principals, teachers and parents in our community are working together and getting the job done. Both of my daughters attended P.S. 153 and I.S. 180 and, although they attended different high schools and colleges, they were successful in obtaining college degrees and one is going for her second masters. The formative years are very important, where the child receives a solid educational foundation and Co-op City children are getting the very best.

Director’s Viewpoint

Francine Reva Jones Asst. Secretary

Our community should take note of a wonderful children’s program called RenassianceEMS based in the South Bronx, recently cited by one of our Directors. Mr. Kevin Lambright of Building 21 introduced this youth center for Education, Music and Sports to Andrea Leslie and me last year when we were Chair and co-Chair of the Youth Committee. His ten-year old son attends for music lessons and homework assistance. Director Leslie and I took the opportunity to visit the center and were fascinated by what we saw. We are attempting to bring this fabulous program to Co-op City as it will be an asset to our children. C ylich a nd C a n a les Schu m a n n L a wsu it The Judges in this case ruled that the Riverbay Corporation was correct in every aspect of the case. However, if that is so, why was it necessary for the Board

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

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ly Open Board Meetings?” I recall that the former Board President who was convicted and sent to jail had consistently referred to our Open Board Meetings as a “circus” and, from what I witnessed, it was because she failed at keeping control of the meeting, even though she had a timing clock and a security staff on hand. I believe this was an excuse to TRICK YOU and make you believe that things were so out of control that the community did not deserve monthly Open Board Meetings. If that former Board President could not control 150 people with a timer and a security staff present, then she should have turned the meeting over to the First Vice President. I still contend that shareholders deserve and should demand to be involved in what is being decided in their name. This is the shareholders’ community. Remember, E VI L AND CO RRUP T I O N W I L L PR E VAI L W H E N G OO D P E O P L E SI T BACK AND DO NOT H ING. This general statement applies to more than only Co-op City. Since there are so few Open Board Meetings, if you have any comments, issues, complaints, etc. that cannot be resolved through your Building Association, please write to me: Francine R. Jones, c/o Riverbay Corporation, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475 and I will try to help you.

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National Night Out Highlights of the evening included special performances by the young people of the Section 5 Teen Center and the Kung Fu Studio of Dreiser Community Center. In addition, the renowned singing group of “Bervin Harris and Music with a Message” presented a program of positive life-affirming popular songs as part of its tour throughout New York City’s parks, developments and schools this summer. In addition, a stirring rendition of the National Anthem was performed by Co-op City resident Jasmine Wade. Food provided by corporate sponsors for the evening including Stop and Shop, Frito Lay, and Marathon Enterprise/ Sabarett Hot Dogs was another highlight for the crowds, which numbered more than 1,500. Bronx District Attorney Robert Johnson thanked Co-op City residents for their active support in making the community safe for everyone and asked all cooperators to continue to work with law enforcement. “You have always opened your arms to me so I feel very much a part of this community,” Johnson said. “You are the eyes and ears for the police, but also the conscience for the entire community, not only for your own children, but for other children as well. When things go

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Members of the Section 5 Teen Center performed their exciting and original dance routines at this year’s National Night Out. The Kung Fu Studio of Dreiser Community Center and Bervin Harris and Music with a Message also performed.

wrong for some, they go wrong for the whole community.” Board President Atkins reinforced the message that, while it takes a village to raise a child, it also takes a tightknit and caring community to provide a safe home for everyone. “We should keep in mind the main reason we are gathered here and that is to learn about ways we can become involved in protecting our families and community, as well as strengthening our partnership with the dedicated men and women in law enforcement who

Riverbay Board President Helen Atkins and Co-op City Public Safety Chief Frank Apollo spend a few minutes discussing the continuing cooperation between residents and Riverbay’s Public Safety Department.

work each day to protect each one of us,” Atkins said. “As we go through the next year, let us recommit ourselves to our community, not only in terms of watching out for each other as neighbors, but also as part of the team with our local law enforcement officials to ensure we continue to enjoy a safer environment.” Current Riverbay Board member and past Board President Othelia Jones greeted friends and neighbors, while pointing out the significance of the evening. “It’s an opportunity for all of us to be together and realize how important the fight against crime is,” Jones said. “It’s a chance for us to also be reminded that we all have a lot to be thankful for here in Co-op City. Our crime statistics are very low and it’s good to see the people out enjoying themselves.” This year’s Co-op City National Night Out was presented by the Riverbay Fund, in conjunction with Riverbay’s Community Relations and Public Safety Departments, the 45th Precinct and the 45th Precinct Community Council. Community organizations invited to

present information on their programs included the African-American Association, Baychester Visual Arts, Allstate Insurance, Circle of Christ Church, New York City Human Resources Administration’s Child Support Division, Cancer Services Program of Bronx County; Municipal Credit Union, New York City chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association, Bronx District Attorney’s Office, Coalition to Save Affordable Housing, Co-op City Duplicate Bridge Club, Eleanor Roosevelt Democratic Club, Co-op City chapter of the National Council of Negro Women, JASA, Girl Scouts, Spanish American Club, Retirees of Dreiser Loop, Community Emergency Response Team for Community Board 10, Church of the Savior, New York City Department for the Aging, and Riverbay’s Department of Public Safety. The evening was coordinated through the efforts of Riverbay’s Community Relations Director Michelle Sajous with the assistance of the Community Relations personnel of the Department of Public Safety and the 45th Precinct.

Donizetti Building 4 scholarship recipients Members of Riverbay’s CSO staff cooked up hundreds of free hamburgers and hot dogs during the National Night Out celebration. Food for the event was donated by Stop and Shop, Frito Lay and Marathon Enterprise/Sabarett Hot Dogs.

More than 1,500 Co-op City residents turned out to enjoy an evening of fun, fellowship and a celebration of their safe community at this year’s National Night Out celebration on the Section 5 Greenway. Photos by J. Roberts

Tamia Davis (third from left) and Angelina Watkin (second from left) are the recipients of the Donizetti Building 4 Association’s first college scholarship award presented on 7/31/10. With the recipients above are Yvonne Dove, Committee co-Chairperson (left); Diane Windley, Committee Chairperson (third from right); Yvonne Burrus, Building Association President (second from right) and Jackie Riley Committee member.

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Black Forum Jazzmobile coming again soon Jazzmobile will return to Co-op City on Monday, August 16, 7:30 p.m. on the Section 5 Greenway, featuring Jazz vocals by Ghanniyya Green. Bring your chair or blanket and come enjoy jazz under the stars! Defensive Driving Our defensive driving course will be back on Saturday, September 11, Rm. 1, Dreiser Community Center, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call today to register, 718-3208035. Please mail your check in the amount of $35 to P.O. Box 563, Bronx, N.Y. 10475. All money must be received at least one week prior to the class. No personal checks will be accepted on the day of the class, only cash. Exercise and Dance classes In September, the Black Forum will be presenting the following programs:

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

register, 718-320-8035. Emergency Food Program New Hours & Days We are now open on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 11:15 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. in Room 20 at the Dreiser Community Center. Also, due to budget constraints and shortage of available food, you must live within zip code 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. Volunteers urgently needed! Would you like to volunteer? Contact

us at (718) 320-8035. Please help us to help you More food can be made available, however, in order to do so, we have to pay the pick-up and transportation costs. We ask the community to donate $1 - $5 to the Black Forum of Co-op City. Please send your donations to Black Forum, P.O. Box 563, Bronx, N.Y. 10475. We Need You - Join Us Today 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: tonyshome10475@gmail.com. Help us keep independent community organizations alive in Co-op City. Don’t wait until it’s too late. Everyone is encouraged to join. Call us or visit us in Room 20 in the Dreiser Community Center.

Co-op City Branch of the NAACP On Thursday, July 22, President Obama signed into law the NAACP supported “Unemployment Benefits Extension Legislation.” It extends federal jobless benefits through the end of November, 2010 to those who had exhausted their normal six months of benefits. The legislation also makes the extension retroactive to June 2, 2010, when the benefits last expired. “While the NAACP appreciates concerns about the current size of the national deficit, blocking unemployment insurance is not the proper place to make a stand. It is unfair, indecent and inhumane for the government not to assist those whose very lives may be at stake. With unemployment rates still too high - the national unemployment rate in June, 2010 was 9.5%, and among African

Americans the rate was 15.4% — extending unemployment benefits is not only logical, it is the morally right thing to do. It is estimated that more than 2.5 million Americans had seen their benefits expire since June 2. On the third try, the legislation passed the Senate on July 21, 2010.” This is quoted from the NAACP press release July 27, 2010. Following the 101st convention just held, the NAACP announced both the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate passed a resolution honoring and celebrating the NAACP on the occasion of the 101st Anniversary. The legislation, H. Con. Res. 242, was introduced by Congressman Al Green (TX). The resolution was championed in the Senate by Senator Christopher Dodd (CT); both have consistently supported the

NAACP and many of our legislative efforts during their tenure in office. The resolution recognizes the 101st anniversary of the historic founding of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People; and honors and praises the NAACP on this occasion. The NAACP works to ensure the political, educational, social, and economic equality of all persons. This resolution passed the U.S. House of Representatives by a vote of 421 yeas to 0 nays on June 16, 2010 and then passed the U.S. Senate by unanimous consent on June 18, 2010. Remember, the NAACP takes real and tangible steps toward solving the issues impacting our communities the most. Please support our efforts in the Bronx and become a member of the NAACP: http://action.naacp.org/

BeAMember. There is more work to be done and we need your help. The future is calling and the NAACP will answer with action. We remind readers to look at what the NAACP is doing today and what has been accomplished by the NAACP. To those who are homebound, we send hopes for your complete recovery and to those celebrating a special event enjoy a wonderful, joyous day. Please let this office know if you need help. Watch for more information on the September 25th NAACP Walkathon in future articles and please attend the first meeting after vacation on September 26. Questions regarding the Coop City Branch of the NAACP are answered by calling (718) 671-7856. —Eva Lazaar

National Council of Negro Women Sa t u r d a y Sch ool R egist r a t ion Sch ed u le 2010-2011: Registration takes place in Room 14, Dreiser Community Center, $25 non-refundable registration fee must be paid at time of registration. August 7, Saturday, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. August 11, Wednesday, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. August 14, Saturday, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. September 9, Thursday, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. September 18, Saturday, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. September 25, Saturday, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Registration for the entire year, $225

per year which includes the non-refundable registration fee. Payment plan available. For more information, call 718-6559034 or 718-671-1058. Saturday, August 14, at 12 p.m. in Room 14, Dreiser Loop, a transition meeting for our newly elected and retiring board members. We are also planning an “Early Christmas Shopping” trip to Tanger Outlets in Riverhead, New York on Saturday, October 23. There are over 16 brand name outlets such as Jones New York, Lane Bryant, Easy Spirit. We will end the day with a tour and wine tasting at Baiting Hollow Farms Vineyard before

returning home. The cost for this delightful outing is only $60 per person. The bus will leave at 8 a.m. in front of the hardware store in Dreiser Loop. For further information, contact: 718-671-4804 or 718-671-6910 or 718-320-2366. Looking ahead—Save the Date: July 30th — August 4th, 2011, a 5-day cruise to Canada on the “Carnival Glory.” This will be a “NO-Fly” cruise leaving from Manhattan. This cruise includes a Nova Scotia Black History Tour, round trip motor coach to Pier, port charges and government taxes and all meals and daily entertainment while aboard the ship. The following rates per person (double occupancy); Balcony—$1042…Ocean View—

$912…Inside—$792. Please send your deposit of $100 to hold your space. Remember – Passport are required and Cruise Protection Insurance is recommended. Contact information: 718-671-4804 or 718-671-6910 or 718-320-2366. Make all checks payable to: NCNW, Co-op City Section, P.O. Box 93, Bronx, NY 10473. On Saturday, August 14, at 12 p.m. a transition meeting for our newly elected and retiring Board members. Happy birthday to our August sisters. Do have a safe, fun-filled summer. —M a xin e Su lliva n

Broun Place Townhouse Association “Out of the darkness” is what some neighbors have commented regarding how much brighter the northern part of Broun Place is since the tree trimming and branch removal. So from a scary and dramatic experience a positive effect has come. Thank you to the Buildings and Grounds Department for doing an excellent job. It looks like extreme weather is going to be common even in the Bronx. We thank the Co-op City Times for bringing the full story to the cooperators and for using the photograph we sent. While we are mentioning complete stories, thank you Co-op City Times for publishing more practical information regarding another sensational story that is being cov-

ered, bedbugs. For those that are computer savvy, there is much more information online and now there is a specialist that has been appointed by the Mayor, and his directions for determining and curing the problem are also online. Townhouse residents with washing machines should use a hose lint filter attached to the washing machine release hose in order to alleviate drain clogs and back-ups. Having the lint filter, which looks like a mesh sock, over the hose, prevents almost 100% of the backups. Please contact your Broun Place president for information on this simple solution. In former times when house parties were

planned, apartment work scheduled, etc. it was customary to notify your neighbor of the event so that the neighbor could prepare their own schedule and not be unnecessarily bothered by the irregular noise. It would be great if this practice would once again become common. Many cooperators have had to develop new commuting paths due to the MTA changes. In the summer, it hasn’t been bad, but with the added inconvenience of not having direct access to DeKruif Place and Dreiser Loop many have also given up shopping in either Bartow Shopping Plaza and or Dreiser Shopping Center. Broun Place is requesting a path between Broun Place,

Section Three and DeKruif Place/Dreiser Loop Section One, be constructed. Our cooperators need access to Dreiser Loop bus stops and shopping in Dreiser Loop and, in turn, cooperators of Section 1 should have a direct path across to Bay Plaza and Bartow Shopping Center. There are considerable reasons to support this construction. Please alert the Broun Place Executive Committee of any problem you need addressed or of an event or celebration you wish noted in our weekly press release. To all ill or homebound, a speedy recovery is wished for you and congratulations to all of our neighbors celebrating a happy event. —Eva Lazaar

Co-op City Times / August 7, 2010

Association of Building 14 Cooperators First things first - a BIG “thank you” to Muriel Arthur for volunteering to write our summer article series on the Association’s upcoming election of officers. Job well done! In case you missed the series, responsibilities were outlined for each of the Association officer positions: President, Vice President, 1st Vice President, 2nd Vice President, Treasurer, Recording Secretary, Corresponding Secretary and Sergeant of Arms. Officers serve a term of two years, beginning January 1 and

ending December 31 of the second year. They are elected by the membership at the Annual meeting; although stated as occurring in December, this meeting has traditionally occurred in November due to the holiday season. Subsequently, a motion will be necessary to advance the entire process by one month, whereby the nomination period will open at the August meeting, nominations accepted at the September meeting, and the slate of candidates presented at the October meeting.

At the August meeting (tentatively scheduled for Thursday, August 29), we will discuss and answer questions for any member interested in running for an office and we will seek volunteers to serve on the Nominating Committee. In accordance with the Association’s Bylaws, a nominating committee of at least three (3) members must be convened. The Nominating Committee essentially takes charge of the election process; it selects qualified members in good standing as candidates and accepts nominations from

the floor. The Nominating Committee members receive, count and certify the validity of the returns (ballots/votes) in writing. Here’s your opportunity to be part of the solution for improving the quality of life in our building and community. Please consider running for an officer position or volunteering to serve on the Nominating (Election) Committee. Interested? For information, please call 917.612.1951, or email me at jdfergienyc@juno.com. —J osie Fer gu son

NOW, T HE R E F O R E , BE I T R E SOLVE D, that the lease agreement for H ollywood Ba r b er Shop I n c. d/b /a P ier o Un isex Sa lon . with premises at 2031 Ba r t ow Ave, Bronx, New York, by and between Riverbay Corporation, Owner, and Felicia Sa n ch ez, Tenant, containing the terms as negotiated by Riverbay Corporation’s management is hereby approved as submitted by management in accordance with Resolution #8516 as amended by Resolution #95-44; and

be it 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. YE S: Atk in s, Ba iley, C ylich , Gor d on, F. J on es, O . J on es, L eslie, M or a les, O wen s, R od r igu ez, Sh a p ir o, T ir a d o, Tor r es, Ab d ul-Wa hh a b ABSE NT: Sa n t ia go Pa ssed

plan is to pay for this contract over the course of three (3) years; and W H E R E AS, the Project Manager is in agreement. (Recommendation attached) NO W T H E R E F O R E , L E T I T BE R E SO LVE D: that the proposed contract 2607 with Microsoft Licensing, GP at a cost of $198,501.93 over three (3) years be approved as submitted by Management in accordance with Board of Directors Resolution #8516 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 il e y, C yl ic h , G or d on , O . J on es , L eslie , M or a les, O wen s, R od r igu ez , Sh a p ir o, T ir a d o, Ab d u l-Wa h h a b ABSTAI N: F. J on es, Tor r es ABSE NT: Sa n t ia go Passed

Second Reading: #10-44 SUBMITTED BY: Francine Reva Jones SECONDED BY: Khalil Abdul-Wahhab & Al Sh a p ir o BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING DATED: July 27th, 2010 W H E R E AS H ollywood Ba r b e r Sh op I n c. d /b/a P ier o Un isex Sa lon has requested a lease from Riverbay Corporation for premises at 2031 Ba r t ow

Aven u e, Bronx, New York, to be used as u n isex b a r b er shop a n d sa le of gr oomin g a ids; and W H E R E AS, H ollywood Ba r b er Sh op I n c. d /b /a P ier o Un isex Sa lon has requested a Consent to Assignment pursuant to the terms of the lease, to assign the lease to Felicia Sa n ch ez; and W H E R E AS, the term of the lease and annual rental rates are within the provisions of Resolution #85-16 as amended by Resolution #95-44;

Amended Second Reading-Resolution: #10-46 SUBMITTED BY: Bill Gordon SECONDED BY: Khalil AbdulWahhab & Leticia Morales BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING, DATED: July 27th, 2010 W H E R E AS, every three (3) years Riverbay enters into a software agreement with Microsoft in order to get upgrades and fixes to the Microsoft software we own; and

W H E R E AS, the fixes are essential to protect Riverbay software from viruses and other malware that attack Microsoft software; and W H E R E AS, if approved, the agreement with Microsoft will allow Riverbay to purchase Sharepoint, an important software package that will improve work flow in Riverbay Corporation; and W H E R E AS, the amount of the contract, excluding tax, is $198,501.93. The

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Saving water – help make a difference Last year, Riverbay paid $16 million in water charges, one of the biggest expenses for Co-op City shareholders. Starting July 1, 2010, the rates increased by 12.9%, which amounts to an additional $2.3 million per year in operating expenses. The entire community can help by saving water to reduce this additional expense.

What causes the increase in water bills? Water wasted in your toilet A trickling toilet can waste 30 gallons per day. Cost – 27 cents per day. A leaking toilet can waste 250 gallons per day. Cost - $2.26 per day. A constantly running toilet can waste 6,000 gallons per day. Cost - $54.22 per day. Water wasted in your tub, shower and sink A slow drip faucet can waste 36 gallons per day. Cost – 33 cents per day.

A steady drip faucet can waste 180 gallons per day. Cost - $1.63 per day. A half-open faucet can waste 1,620 gallons per day. Cost - $14.64 per day. A fully-opened faucet can waste 3,600 gallons per day. Cost - $32.53 per day

How can you make a difference?

Bathroom Do take short showers and save 5 to 7 gallons a minute. Do fill the tub halfway and save 10 to 15 gallons. Do install water-saving showerheads and faucet aerators and save 2.2 gallons a minute. Don’t run the water while shaving, washing your hands or brushing your teeth and save 2

to 3 gallons a minute. Don’t use the toilet as a wastebasket, and don’t flush unnecessarily. Kitchen and laundry Do check all faucets and make sure each has an aerator and reduce flow by one gallon a minute. Your CSO office has aerators. Don’t let the water run while washing dishes. Kitchen faucets use 2 to 3 gallons a minute. Filling a basin only takes 10 gallons to wash and rinse. Don’t run water to make it cold. Have cold water chilled in the refrigerator, ready to drink. Do run the washing machine only when full. Save even more by using the short cycle. Everywhere Do repair leaky faucets and turn taps off tightly. A slow drip wastes 15 to 20 gallons each day. Riverbay Corporation thanks shareholders for their cooperation.

Co-op City Times / August 7, 2010

African-American Association E ven in g F it n e ss Wa lk – Feeling sluggish after dinner? Want to get rid of the bulge? Bored from being a couch potato? Too hot to walk during the day? If so, join members of the Association in an Evening Fitness Walk on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays during the month of August from 7:00-9:00 p.m. beginning August 5th. Meeting place: The benches near Truman H.S. Water will be available. Due to National Night Out, this event was rescheduled to begin on Thursday, August 5th. We apologize for any inconvenience. The Association sponsors the following programs, in which we invite you to participate: Yoga & P ila t es M a t C la sses – Will resume in the fall. Bu sin ess O p p or t u n it y Wor k sh op Wednesdays, 7:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 15. Call 646-721-8185.

B ook D i s cu s s i o n s – The Communiversity of African-Centered Education will hold the next book discussion on Monday, August 2nd, 7:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 15. We will continue the discussion of “ From MisEducation to Education” by Dr. Na’im Akbar. This is a short book that might be out of print. Therefore, please call 718-379-5555 should you need a copy. C u b Scou t P a ck – The families that have registered their children will be contacted regarding upcoming meetings/events. ASC AC – The Association for the Study of Classical African Civilizations is offering scholarships for students engaged in the study or research of African history on the continent or the Diaspora. Call 718-379-5555. T h e F r eed om P a r t y – Members of

the Association are petitioning in Co-op City to get the Freedom Party on the ballot for the gubernatorial election in November. At long last, a Black-led political party is being formed, called the “Freedom Party.” If you would like more information or would like to assist us in petitioning, call 718-379-5555. St a y I n for m ed – Tune in and support the following programs for information that’s vital to the African-American community: “Global Beat Experience,” Fridays, 7:00-9:00 p.m., WBAI Pacifica Radio, 99.5 FM; “Health is Here,” Saturdays, 6:00-8:00 a.m. and Sundays, 7:00-8:00 a.m. WRTN 93.5 FM; “Gil Noble” Sundays, 12:00 p.m., WABC TV Channel 7; “Hour of Power,” with Rev. Al Sharpton, Sundays, 9:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. “Open Line” on 98.7 KISS FM; WBAI Pacifica Radio, 99.5 FM, all day, everyday; Democracy Now, CUNY

Cable channel 75 daily at 6:30 p.m. Also, read the NY Amsterdam News and the Caribbean News. G e n er a l M em b er sh ip M eet in g – The next meeting is scheduled for Saturday, September 11th, 4:00 p.m. in Dreiser Center, Room 15. If you cannot attend, we encourage you to join by mailing your membership dues of $15 for single adults and $25 for families to: African-American Association of Co-op City, P.O. Box 702, Co-op City Station, Bronx, NY 10475. Your membership helps to support this organization that sustains our community. The African-American Association expresses its deepest sympathy to our member, Mr. Cleve Taylor, on the passing of his wife, Angela Taylor. Our thoughts are with him and his family in their time of sorrow. —F r a n cin e R eva J on es

American Legion Post 1871 Post 1871 is located in Section 5, Einstein Loop Community Center, Room 41 on the 2nd floor. If you have a computer, you can also reach us by using our e-mailing address: post1871@optimum.net. Greetings to all our comrades who are residing in the Bay Park Nursing Home. Our minds and hearts are with you each and every day hoping that you will have a blessed day. Happy birthday to all our comrades who have a birthday in the month of August. The importance of birthdays is not how many you’ve had, but rather how well you’ve celebrated—Alphonso Dixon, John Calderon, Jr.; Richard I. Lawson, Jr.; Kenneth W. Nelson, William A. Scott, James A.

Sheffield, Louis Menchise, Garey D. Frierson, Denise Chavis, Clemon W. Lucas, Phillip G. Roy, Paul G. Roy, Paul K. Winfrey, Hector L. Ayala, Edward J. Nell, Salvatore R. Gargiulo, Lawrence Huchfeld, Mervyn Winn, Jose M. Ozuna and Barbara A. McKinnon. Attention all Post members, your dues are due; please send your money by mail or drop it off at the Post at your earliest convenience. Remember your membership is important. For $40 a year you will receive a heck of a lot of benefits as a member of the American Legion. For all our Post members, when you go to the polls in September to cast your vote you will be greeted by a new type of voting

machine. Yes, I said a new machine, a computerized type. If you ever played the lottery, you color in your numbers in the box and it is placed in a machine. If you played correctly, your numbers will be played, and if you make a mistake, the machine will kick your ticket out. With the new voting machines, it will work almost the same way except if you make a mistake, your vote will be voided and you won’t even know it. At the present time, lawsuits are in the works to correct this operation on the Optical Scanners. Next month, we will start our meetings again at Post 1871 so I’ll look forward to seeing all of your smiling faces at the meetings.

On July 28, 1932, the Army forced thousands of jobless veterans’ protesters out of Washington, D.C. under orders of Gen. Douglas MacArthur. They were called the “Bonus Marches.” Congress passed a bill that would provide relief for veterans of World War I who were hit by the great Depression. In 1932, that would provide an immediate bonus payment for veterans of the great war promised in 1924 who may have lost civilian wages while serving overseas. What do cave men like to have for lunch? Answer: Club sandwiches. This information was provided to you by your Post information officer. —Richard I. Lawson, Jr.

New York Lions Athletic Club The New York Lions Athletic Club athletes are on their way to Norfolk, Virginia and the money raised by the parents have allowed this trip to be all-expense paid for hotel and meals. Yes, for the second year in a row, all the athletes who travel to the Junior Olympics have had gas expenses, but the lodging and food are on the team. In addition, we were able to pay for the lodging expenses for the coaches and provide them with funds to cover their meals also. I would like to thank all those who bought a dinner from us and/or went on one of our bus rides. I would like to thank the Riverbay Community Relations Department and Riverbay for affording our

team the opportunity to sell food during the July 4th fireworks event. We were very fortunate that our line never ended and we could not keep up with the orders for our famous fried chicken and whiting sandwiches. I would like to thank the parents who continue to keep the children first. They sacrifice their Saturdays and days off volunteering to assure that we can provide funding to the families and coaches during special events like the Junior Olympics. This year, we have alleviated the monetary burden on the parents and so we have met our own expectations. We began projecting the cost for the Junior Olympics during the indoor season.

Catrenia Gadsden, who is in charge of fundraising, is doing a great job, and she has her work cut out for her next season. Our Junior Olympic athletes are Anthony Brodie, Levar Sealey, Desmond Albright, Tayla Davis, Dontay Downer, Tyler Whitehurst and Justice Telesco. Coach Paul, Coach Bee and Coach Nikki are pleased with the outcome and they predict that we will medal this year. The New York Lions Athletic Club was formed by a group of parents (not affiliated with the New York Lyons Mane). The team is small in number, but our children are academically stable and they are elite athletes.

At the present time, we are looking for assistant coaches who are knowledgeable about Track & Field sports. Some experience as an assistant track coach is preferred but not necessary. We are also looking to recruit more athletes to join the NY Lions Athletic Club. If your child is between the ages 7 – 17 and shows interest in track and field, check us out. If you are interested in joining the New York Lions track team as an assistant coach or an athlete, please email us at NYlionstrack@gmail.com or call 347-849-9146. Please leave a detailed message with contact information. The Lions is a Bronx based track team. —Kenya Gadsden

Baychester Visual Arts Association Baychester Visual Arts Association, Inc. is proud, once again, to have participated in the celebration of Bronx Month by exhibiting the art works of BVA members at the Baychester Branch of the New York Public Library. The exhibit was on display from June 5 through June 26. We hope you had the opportunity to view the works of the members and were transported to a new level of artistic awareness.

Baychester Visual Arts Assoc., Inc. is hoping you are having a productive and rewarding summer. We also hope your creative juices are yearning for release because BVA is happy to announce the start of another creative season in our permanent room 5, Dreiser Center. Our 2010 – 2011 season begins in September. Tuesday classes start on September 14, with 3 sessions to choose

from, 1 – 3 p.m., 3:30 – 5:30 p.m. or 5:45 – 7:45 p.m. with Mr. Groves, an award winning artist, as the instructor. Saturday morning classes will start on September 12 from 10 – 12 p.m. with Ms. Massenburg, art instructor, contingent upon registration. Membership dues are $35 for the year and a session of 10 classes is $60. BVA’s art instructors will guide you along a creative path that will bring hours, weeks and years of joy into the

lives of those who avail themselves of this opportunity. These events have been made possible, in part, with public funds from the New York State Council of the Arts, under the aegis of the Decentralization Pilot Program as administered by the Bronx Council on the Arts. Science is for the body, but art is for the soul. —Sylvia Lochansky

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Co-op City Times / August 7, 2010

Looking At Costs At its meeting on June 30, 2010, the Board learned from management that a contract in the amount of $89,500 was made with a contractor (Proto,) to close off the balconies of buildings 6, 7 and 8 to comply with NYC regulations. Board approval had not been sought, we were told, because there is a Board resolution permitting the Board President to sign off on emergency contracts under $100,000 without Board approval. There can be no disagreement that work to repair our terraces must proceed with the utmost speed for the sake of one thousand families locked out of their terraces, and to end the prison-like atmosphere created by the extensive fencing and bridging around the buildings with unfinished work. (Many benches, by the way, could have remained in use if the fences had been located only two feet back.) There was, however, legitimate concern, described in a memo from me to the President, about the price being charged for the work — $89,500 for closing 336 balconies, around $266 per balcony. Two workers spent less than an hour closing my balcony. Two non-union workers could not cost more than $50 for an hour’s work; nor could lumber, bolts, nails be more. The contractor’s cost was likely under $100 per balcony for 336 balconies. An $89,500 bill was thus approved for what appears to be a $33,600 job. Cooperators ultimately pay that bill. They deserve an explanation. When I receive one I’ll let you know. A SO BE R I NG R E P O RT At the June 30th meeting, the Board

Director’s Viewpoint

Bernard Cylich also heard a brief but sobering report on the financial status of the Riverbay Corporation from Peter Merola, Director of Riverbay’s Financial Department. Despite saving more than $10 million on energy costs during the last 14 months, Riverbay has been short of cash to pay $4.7 million New York City water and sewer tax, and the city is billing us a nonpayment penalty of $32,250 per month. The water and sewer tax has increased by 39% in the last three years and will rise another 13% this July. Riverbay’s bill has increased to $16 million this year alone. W O R K PRO J E C T S LO O K I NG FO R C ASH The previously mentioned energy savings paid for some capital projects. Other projects, like the restoration of the Greenway in sections 1- 4, lacked cash for completion and work had to be halted. Nor was there enough money for the timely payment of $1.2 million to the window installer, Tindel, and Riverbay must pay Tindel a late penalty of $7,200 per month. Funding to replace windows in seven buildings is short $15 million, and another $17 million is needed to finish balcony and facade restoration. Moreover, completion of the cogeneration construction requires additional funds, although, according to Merola’s report, we don’t know exactly how much,

because we are in litigation with the contractor, Fresh Meadow Mechanical Corporation. The ball park figure is around another $7 to $9 million. H O P E SP R I NG S E T ER NAL BUT NOT C ASH The relief that Riverbay had hoped for in refinancing its mortgage, in the form of a low-interest, 35-year, self-liquidating loan with HUD, is on hold until HUD finalizes its multifamily loan program. Meanwhile Riverbay’s reserve funds are depleted and there is no money left in the $230 million we borrowed for capital projects. There is no visible way to pay for completing repair of balconies and facades proposed by management and approved by the Board on June 30th. The hope that projected savings from cogeneration would cover the Proto bills, weakened when linked to a caveat that payment could be stopped in case of a cash shortfall. This vital work can’t be completed without funding. So, Andrea Leslie and I voted against approval of the excessive and unfunded Proto change order. TH E RI VERBAY FUND - W HAT I T I S & H OW I T WO RK S Directors of the Riverbay Board are also Directors of the Board of the Riverbay Fund Inc. Taking responsibility seriously, I’ve requested copies of by-laws; financial and budget statements; the name of the current director, if any; rules for receiving and dispersing funds; and notice of when the fund’s Board will meet, which I have since learned will be on September 20th. When they let me know more I’ll let you know. The July 3rd fireworks in Section 5 was a great affair, enjoyed by many, and a fit-

ting local tribute to our national history, but I think it’s important for Board Directors to know what it cost, how it was paid for, how it was authorized, and I’ve asked for such material. When they let me know I’ll let you know. STRANG E LETTER FROM DH CR In a June 22, 2010 letter to former Riverbay Board President Othelia Jones, Robert Damico, DHCR Director of Housing Management Bureau, writes that our “agent” has “performed satisfactorily during the contract period ending June 30, 2010. “The “agent” is not named, but assumed to be Marion Scott Real Estate Inc. Riverbay’s Board Secretary says there is no such document in the Board office, and no record in the Riverbay index of resolutions of adoption of such a contract. DHCR claims the letter is standard, sent to all their co-ops, and not reflecting the specific situation in Co-op City. They appear to have overlooked Marion Scott Real Estate’s tenure here — on a month to month basis — without an approved DHCR contract extension for the last 8 years. DHCR reviewed MSI performance during the period of 2008 through 2009. That DHCR evaluation ought to be updated, and I believe Riverbay should consider holding competitive bidding for the management of Co-op City. If you wish to get in touch with me, you can either mail me, attention Bernard Cylich, Director, Riverbay Corporation, 2049 Bartow Ave., Bronx, NY 10475, email me at lichsr@earthlink.net, or call 718-379-5874.

Retirees of Dreiser Loop ATTENTIO N! The RETIREES’ first monthly meeting will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 1, at 1:30 p.m. in the Dreiser Loop Community Center’s conference room. RETIREES and friends, keep in mind that our club room is in Room 19 at the Dreiser Loop Community Center, (718) 3790377. The club room continues to be available for your weekday socializing (after 1:00 p.m.) to have fun and laughs, playing cards, board games, or just watching one of your favorite TV programs with friends. So what are YOU waiting for? It’s that time of the year again - Friday Bridge Classes. Make a note: First (20102011) class will begin on FRIDAY, September 10. To register for the Friday Bridge classes,, call Alvin Lisle, instructor, at (718) 671-8852. Classes will be held in the RETIREES’ club room, Room 19, at the

Dreiser Loop Community Center. Walk-ins are welcomed. Learn to Play Bridge - keep your mind alert. Beginner’s classes – 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. and Advanced and Intermediate classes – 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. TRAVEL ACTIVITIES LOO K! – We are going to see “Psalms of David” at Sight & Sound Theatre’s Living Waters Theatre is on Wed., September 15th. Psalms of David is a spellbinding and energetic journey through the heart and music of King David. Price: $120. Sign up now and bring your deposit/payment ASAP to guarantee your seat. (Contact Lorraine Parker at 718-671-6403 for more information). September 19-24 (6 days, 5 nights, Mon.Fri.). Historical Savannah, GA and neighboring towns. Price: $489 per person-double occupancy. (5 breakfasts & 3 dinners). We

have a few choice seats left. Your deposit, with your name and telephone number, will hold your seat. (Contact: Dolores Shivers at 917-282-0320). We have RESCHEDULED the Tunica, MS and Memphis, TN trip to Oct. 23-Oct. 31, (9 days, 8 nights, Sat.-Sun.). The trip includes touring Memphis, visiting the Civil Rights Museum, dedicated to Martin L. King, visiting the Smithsonian Museum, the Rock ‘n’ Soul Museum, and much, much more. Price: $690 per person-double occupancy. (Contact: Eleanora Jones at 718-6715707). M ar k you r Calend ar ! Nov. 16-18 (3 days, 2 nights, Tues.-Thurs.). AC Hilton Casino. Price: $200/double and $265/single occupancy. (Contact: Ida Morton at 718-3790377 for information and deposits). THEATRE COMMITTEE

P O ST P ONE D! The “Unchain My Heart, the Ray Charles Musical” play has been postponed until Spring 2011. Broadway will have to wait a little longer for a planned Ray Charles musical. The Theatre Committee members meet in the club room, Room 19, on Thursdays after 3 p.m. or call (718) 379-0377. Checks or money orders only will be accepted for all club activities. GOOD AND WELFARE The RETIREES support all of you on the mend and send warm and bright wishes for a speedy recovery, and a subsequent long and healthy life. You may contact Elinor Gordon at (718) 379-8755 regarding illnesses and bereavements. Do have a safe fun-filled summer. Good health and good fortune to all! —Cla ud ette Davis

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Community Protestant Church On behalf of our Pastor, Reverend Dr. Calvin E. Owens, and our church family, welcome to Community Protestant Church, a church of love and understanding, located at 1659 East Gun Hill Road, Bronx, NY 10469; telephone (718) 8629172. *CHURCH SUMMER SCHEDULE: JULY 25 – SEPTEMBER 5 Sunday School - 8:30 a.m. Worship Service - 9:30 a.m. Communion Service - Every first and third Sundays Prayer Meeting and Bible Study – Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. *Note: Regular Worship Services at CPC begins September 12th: Sunday School (Adults) - 9:00 a.m. Worship Service - 11:00 a.m. THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMS ARE AT THE CHURCH’S ANNEX: 2053 ASCH LOOP NORTH (CO-OP CITY) Morning Prayer Services - Tuesday, 6:00 a.m. – 7:30 a.m.

and 9:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. Neighborhood Bible Study - Thursday at 10:00 a.m. OTHER SCHEDULED EVENTS: Soul Sisters Reading Network will not meet in August but hope you will join them on September 18th as they journey to the rural south with Kathryn Stockett’s startling new novel THE HELP. Contact cpcsisters@aol.com or (718) 320-1193 for additional information. You are cordially invited to An Afternoon Tea hosted by the Sister to Sister Women’s Ministry, on Sunday, August 22, at 1:00 p.m. at the church. The program will include a Silent Auction and Hats by CeJunel. Donation: $20. For additional information and/or tickets, contact cpcsisters@aol.com or (718) 320-1193. Saturday, August 28 – Nurses Ministry’ Annual Back to School Shopping Spree to Reading, Pa. (Vanity Fair and Burlington Outlets). Bus departs 7:30 a.m. from Church Annex (2053 Asch Loop North, Co-op City). Donation: $41. For tickets and/or additional information, call (718) 671-7935

or (718) 671-1754. Saturday, September 18th, 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. at Dreiser Auditorium B, the Pastor’s Aid and Missionary Ministries host an elegant and exciting FASHION SHOW AND LUNCHEON, featuring the fashions of Dressed to A “T” by Theresa Ferguson. Tickets: $50. For additional information and to purchase tickets, call (718) 379-4237; (718) 652-2906 or the church at (718) 862-9172. Saturday, September 25 – 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: $55/adults; $35/children (3-10). For additional information and/or to make reservations, call (718) 671-7935 or 671-1754. 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. —Eva n G. M it chell

Evangelical Church of Co-op City – UMC Open Doors, Open Hearts and Open Minds Come & 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. Sunda y Ser vices – The first Sunday of the month is a bilingual service with communion at 10 a.m. Every other Sunday, the services are as follows: English Service at 9 a.m. and the Spanish Service at 11:30 a.m. There are Bible studies in English and Spanish at 10:30 a.m. We also have a children’s service during the English service. Websit e - Visit our website at www.co-opcityumchurch.org

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teaching piano, guitar, voice and theory to start. You can contact Frank Colon, Music Director, at (917) 753-3544 or the church at (718) 320-3794. Summer music classes have started and you can still register at the church on Monday – Wednesday, 3 p.m. – 7 p.m. Come and register if you are interested in learning to play the piano, guitar, voice or basic music theory. Sum mer Da y Pr ogr a m – Are you looking for something for your children to do this summer? We have our summer program from 9 a.m. – 6 p.m., Monday thru Friday, in Room 43 in Einstein Community Center. Call (718) 671-1033 for information regarding this program. Choir – We will be starting our choir again in September. All ages are welcome and rehearsals will be on Thursday evenings. All who love to sing come and join us. —Rev. Dr. Milca Alvar ez-Pla ud

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Pentecostal Tabernacle Pentecostal Tabernacle is located at 120 Benchley Place, Building 24, Bronx, N.Y. 10475. Welcome everyone to worship services every Sunday morning. Sunday School for all age groups begins at 10:30 a.m. Mid-day service starts at 11:30 a.m. Prayer meeting every Wednesday evening at 7:30 p.m. Bible study will be held every Friday evening at 7:30 p.m. FOCUS: The power of the incorruptible Word of God is able to lead souls to a new experience and the eternal life. Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which according to his abundant mercy hath begotten us again unto a lively hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead,

To an inheritance incorruptible, and undefiled, and that fadeth not away, reserved in heaven for you, Who are kept by the power of God through faith unto salvation ready to be revealed in the last time. (1 Peter 1:3-5) Forasmuch as ye know that ye were not redeemed with corruptible things, as silver and gold, from your vain conversation received by tradition from your fathers; But with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb without blemish and without spot; Who verily was foreordained before the foundation of the world, but was manifest in these last times for you, Who by him do believe in God that raised him up

from the dead, and gave him glory; that your faith and hope might be in God. Seeing ye have purified your souls in obeying the truth through the spirit unto unfeigned love of the brethren, see that ye love one another with a pure heart fervently. 1Peter 1: 18-22 “A new commandment I give unto you, that ye love one another; as I have loved you,’’ that ye also love one another.’’ By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have loved one to another.’’ (John 13:34-35) For further information, call (718) 324-0334 or (718) 320-4218, 718-213-1727. —Rev. Richard Sibblies

Faith In God Church & Bible Institute Pastor, President, and Founder, Rev. Dr. Gladys R. Little, and Assistant Pastor Minister Vernon Little extend to everyone a healthy, happy, prosperous welcome! Let’s take time to count our blessings…we have a lot to be thankful for. Let’s go into more of God’s Word. Matt. 5:3-11 reads as thus: 3 Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 4 Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted. 5 Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth. 6 Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for right-

eousness, for they shall be filled. 7 Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy. 8 Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God. 9 Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God. 10 Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 11 Blessed are you when they revile and persecute you, and say all kinds of evil against you falsely for My sake. Invitations: God has spoken already that we are to increase our

conventions to twice a year. The next one will be Sunday, Sept. 19, at 5 p.m. The speaker will be Minister Marlon Young. Please make plans to attend. Church doors open today at 3 p.m. for a Sweet Hour of Prayer. Tomorrow morning at 10 a.m., Dr. Little teaches a Sunday School class. Morning Worship is at 11 a.m. Please come out and support these services. Also, go to YouTube and see Min. Vernon Little’s video for his song ‘Proverbs.’ We are located at 171 Dreiser Loop in Section 1. Our phone #’s are (347) 276-4925 & (718) 671-3627. Jesus loves you, and so do we. —M in . Ver n on L it t le

Church of the Savior Rev. Dr. Robert A. Smith, Jr., Pastor; Lady Theresa M. Smith, co-founder; Rev. McMillian, Assistant Pastor, and the Church of the Savior family extend an invitation to every person to worship with us. We are a non-denominational, inter-racial, inter-cultural, intergenerational fellowship of believers. We care about you, not your W2. We are not church as usual. Come as you are, we leave the judging to God. The Church of the Savior family extends love and affirmation to the 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 917-7344058 for more information. Do you want a place that allows you to meet the living God? Do you want to be connected to people who care about you not what you have on or how much money you make? A special seat and friend awaits you. Church of the Savior is located at 120 DeKruif Place – street level, (under Building #7 near Dreiser Loop). Take the 38 or QBX1 to Dreiser Loop and DeKruif Pl. Worship Service - “Church without Walls” will be at Wilson Woods Park, Mt. Vernon, NY Thank you to ALL who donated blood for our Blood Drive, we had a total of 41 people donate which can save 123 lives! Thank you! Sunday Morning Schedule: Adult Bible Study – 9:15 a.m. Divine Worship 10:30 a.m. Good news! Our children’s Sunday School is ready to teach and nurture your child/children in the word of God. All sessions are during worship service. Discount tickets are available for Great Adventure. Call 718-925-5052 to get yours! Tickets good on weekends also!

Weekly Activity Worship service begins at 10:00 a.m. Adult Bible Study at 9:00 a.m. Summer hours run through September 5. 10:30 worship resumes on September 12. See you in church. Tune in!!– Each Thursday at 10:00 a.m., Channel 70 Bronxnet. Tune in and be blessed. If this program has lifted you, please let us know. Dr. Smith can be contacted at 718-320-0002. If you prefer to drop a personal note: P.O. Box 86, Bronx, NY 10475 is our mailing address. Bereavement Support Group – suspended during the month of August. We will resume Monday, Sept. 12, 7:00 p.m. God bless you! Every Thursday evening, 7:00-9:00 p.m., Bible Study

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Co-op City Baptist Church Rev. Dr. Sheldon E. Williams and the Co-op City Baptist Church family invite the community to join us tomorrow for worship service at 9:00 a.m. There will be one service at 9 a.m. through Sunday, September 12. The Wednesday afternoon and evening Bible study classes have been suspended for the summer. The midweek worship service is suspended for the summer. Additionally, Friday prayer meeting is on hold for the months of July and August and will resume on Friday, September 10th. The Co-op City Baptist Church is located at 135 Einstein Loop, Room 50 (lower level). Our telephone number is 718-3203774. We invite you to worship, study, and pray with us. Visit us on the web at www.coopcitybaptistchurch.org. If you

are unable to attend, you may dial in to listen on PODCAST. You may call (646) 929-2953 at 12 p.m. to hear the service. “Feast Delivers,” hosted by the Just For Men Ministry, invites everyone to participate. Make your selection by circling the item(s) on the menu. Add $5 to your total, as a service charge and bring your receipt at pick-up time. The deadline for payment is August 8 and distribution will be at the church on Saturday, August 14 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. This month, the feast has a mini barbeque special at a cost of $30. Checks are accepted, made out to the Co-op City Baptist Church. Call the church at 718-320-3774 for additional information. The Building Fund Ministry invites you to join them on their African

American Heritage Tour on Saturday, October 9 as they travel on a guided bus tour of historic Philadelphia. See Mother Bethel AME Church, Penn’s Landing, the Liberty Bell, Head House Square, Old Pine Church and the famous African American Museum. Your day will end with an all-you-can-eat dinner buffet. Ticket price for adults, $100; children, ages 3-12, $75; and children 2 years old and under are free. The bus will leave from 135 Einstein Loop at 8:30 a.m. For reservations or additional information, call 718-671-2964 or 718-320-3774. The Scholarship Ministry invites you to join them on their Shopping Spree to Reading, PA and the Burlington Coat Outlet on October 23. The donation will be $40. The bus will leave from Asch

Loop and Bartow Ave. at 7 a.m. SHARP! Seating will be assigned. Tickets go on sale Sunday, August 8. Call the church for additional information. We are pleased to announce that Rev. Dr. Williams’ radio show will begin on Friday, August 6th at 1:30 p.m. on WMCA 570 AM and the show will air 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. Book Sales Support the Co-op City Intergenerational Outreach Center, Inc. Kindly visit his websites: www.PrincipleCenteredLiving.com or www.RevDrSheldonEWilliams.com —H a t t ie L . L u ca s

Church of God’s Children Church of God’s Children and its pastors, Archbishop Angelo and Bishop Nancy Rosario, invite you to come and worship with us every Sunday at 1:00 p.m. We are at 127 Dreiser Loop downstairs near the Montefiore Health Center. 718-790-9120. Sunday – Worship- English 1 p.m. – July 25 – Children/Youth Service Sunday – Worship - Spanish 9:30 a.m. Sunday – Bible Studies – 11:30 a.m. Tea ch ing: “ You r Per son a l G u ide t o –T Fa st in g.” Wednesday – Prayer 7 p.m.-8:30 p.m.; 12-Step fellowship at 159 Dreiser Loop7 p.m. Sat. September 18, the Women’s Fellowship will meet at 10:00 a.m. We

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desires of the flesh warring against the Spirit, and the Spirit warning against the flesh are what produce carnality. Apostle Paul said, “The way to live in freedom is by the Spirit. Here is my advice. Live your whole life in the Spirit and you will not satisfy the desires of your lower nature. For the whole energy of the lower nature is set against the Spirit.” Are you quarrelsome, always contrary, jealous of your friends, family, of other brethren and their success? Are you easily upset over small things? Do you think no one who is a ‘Christian’ is ever like that? Paul said they are, and he connected those attitudes with carnality. If the Spirit of God detects anything in you that is wrong, He doesn’t ask

you to make it right; He asks you to accept the light of the truth, and He will make it right. A child of light will confess sin instantly and stand completely open before God. But a child of darkness will say “Oh, I can explain that.” When the Spirit brings conviction, confess your wrongdoing and God will deal with it. Don’t try to vindicate yourself. What is the proof that carnality has gone? When it’s gone, you will know it—it is the most real thing you can imagine. You will find yourself saying, “If this would have happened before, I would have had the spirit of resentment.” You will be amazed at what God had done for you on the inside. —Bishop Na ncy R osa r io

Knights of Pythias The next meeting of Pelham Brotherhood, University, Co-op City

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Goose Island Seniors Wednesday, August 11—Bingo game in Room 39 at 1:30 p.m. Admission is $2. Everyone is welcome. Refreshment served. Tuesday, August 31—Going to Mt. Airy Casino. Price: $27. Rebate is $30 slot play and $5 towards food. Pick-up time is 8:30 a.m. at our usual bus stops: Einstein Center, Asch Loop (back of library) and Dreiser Loop. Please do not

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Bartow

Einstein Library 9:30 - 1:00 pm Rm. 49

Monday, August 9

Library 9:30 - 1 pm Rm. 31

Alert & Alive

Dominoes 10:00 am Rm. 45

Line Dancing

10:00 am Rm. 31

10:00 am Rm. 45

Bingo

Crochet & Knitting 9:00 am Rm. 7

Stay Well Exercise 10:00 am Rm. 2 (on vac.)

Walking Club

11:00 am Rm. 31

Around The Lunch Table

Dominoes

11:30 am Rm. 49

Bingo

Freestyle Dancing

2 pm Rm. 25

Word Games

1:00 pm Rm. 49

2 pm Rm. 25

AECOM Brain Health Aging Forum

11:00 am Rm. 7 12:30 - 2 pm Rm. 2 (on vac.)

Afternoon Movie

11 am - 4 pm Rm. 34

2 - 4 pm Rm. 7

10:00 am Rm 31

Dominoes

Library, Exercise, Chat session

Bingo

10:00 am Rm. 49

10:00 am Rm. 31

Tai Chi

9:30 am – 1:00 pm Rm. 7

Beg. Self Defense

11:00 am Rm. 45

Alert & Alive

9:00 am Rm. 31

Bingo

10:30 am Rm. 7 (or vac.)

Adv. Self Defense

1:00 pm Rm. 49

Mixed Cultural Dance

AECOM Brain Health Aging Forum

10:30 am Aud. A

2:30 pm Rm. 25

Word Games

11 am - 4 pm Rm. 34

Current Events

Tuesday, August 10

Dreiser

10:00 am Rm. 31

Dominoes

Afternoon Movie w/popcorn 2-4 pm Rm. 7

2 - 4 pm Rm. 25

Non-Kosher

Soups, Breads and Desserts

Pepper steak, chick peas & white rice, cauliflower, carrots & broccoli

Burger bun, apricot halves

Beef burger, baked sweet potato fries, cole slaw

Rye bread, unsweetened applesauce

Wed., Sweet & sour chicken, August baked potato, vegs 11

Baked chicken, macaroni & cheese, kale

Whole wheat bread, fresh oranges

Thurs., Iced tea/lemonade, August hamburger beef frank, potato salad, cole slaw 12

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Burger bun & frank bun, watermelon

Fri., Orange juice, August turkey drumstick, peas & corn, broccoli cuts 13

Tuna salad, tri-color pasta salad, pickled beets

Whole wheat bread, seedless grapes

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Wednesday, August 11

Stay Well Exercise 10:00 am Rm. 31

Dominoes

Line Dancing

10:00 am in Rm. 45

11:00 am Rm. 31

Spelling Bee

Dominoes

10:00 am in Rm. 49

2:30 pm Rm. 25

Spanish Practice Class 10:30 am

Word Games 2 - 4 pm Rm. 25

Bingo 2:00 pm Rm. 25

Blood Pressure 1st & 3rd (on vac.)

Library, Exercise, Chat session 9:30 am – 1:00 pm Rm. 7 10:30 am Rm. 7

AECOM Brain Health Aging Forum

11:00 am Rm. 2 Art 1:00 - 4 pm Rm. 7

Tai Chi

11 am - 4 pm Rm. 34

Thursday, August 12

9:00 - 10:00 am Rm. 31

Dominoes

9:00 am – 1:00 pm Rm. 31

10:00 am Rm. 45

Chat session

Stay Well Exercise 10 -11 am Rm. 45

9:30 am – 1:00 pm Rm. 7

Belly Dancing 12:30 p.m. Aud. A Handi-Flex1 pm Aud. A Drama (on vac.)

Spelling Bee

Dominoes

Bingo

Thursday movie w/popcorn

1:00 pm Rm. 49

2 - 4 pm Rm. 7

2:30 pm Rm. 25

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

AECOM Brain Health Aging Forum 11 am - 4 pm Rm. 34

Dominoes “Movie Madness” 9:30 am Rm. 31

Friday, August 13

Library/Exercise/Chat

9:30 am – 1:00 pm Rm. 31

11:00 am Rm. 49

Spelling Bee 11:00 am Rm. 31

Dominoes

10 am Rm. 45 Art 10:00 am Rm. 45

Self Defense 10:00 am Rm. 45 Bingo 1:00 pm Rm. 49

Word Games

AECOM Brain Health Aging Forum

2 - 4 pm Rm. 25

11 am – 4 pm Rm. 34

Bingo

Blood Pressure 2nd & 4th Friday

2:30 pm Rm. 31

2:00 pm Rm. 25

10:00 -11:30 am Rm. 49

Upcoming Events/Trips

Garden Club

Computer lab Bingo1:00 pm Rm. 49

Library

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

Blood Pressure 1st & 3rd Thursday 10:00 -11:30 am Rm. 7

Crochet & Knitting 9:00 am Rm. 2

Day at the Movies w/popcorn 10 am Rm. 7

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

Afternoon Movie 2 - 4 pm Rm. 7 *Schedule subject to changes without notice*

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Ar t b y t he Fence Co-op City Senior Services art exhibit and sale will take place today, Saturday, August 7th from 10 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Bartow Shopping Mall. This program is a venue for our members to share their talents. Led by Dimitry Mosokovitz, the artists have painted several pieces for the Co-op City community. This is a FREE event for the community. Come and support your local artists. I NT E R NE T C AFÉ E VE RYDAY AT T HE E I NST E IN SE NI OR C E NT E R, 135 Einstein Loop, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. in Room 34. You can explore on the web, check your e-mail, etc. NOTE: THIS IS NOT A COMPUTER CLASS. You need to be able to use the computer on your own. Class will be cancelled August 9th August 13th. Will resume Monday, August 16th. A F T E R NO O N M OVI E S AT DR E I SE R FRO M 2: 00 – 4:00 P.M . I N ROO M 7. Popcorn will be served. C om e & j oin u s t o p la y Bin go, Wor d G a m es & Dom in oes in t h e Ba r t ow Sen ior C en t er fr om 2 - 4 p .m . on M on d a y a n d F r id a y a n d 2: 30 p .m . 4 p .m . on Tu esd a y-T h u r sd a y in R oom 25. Sen ior Sh u t t le t o Fa ir wa y M a r k et (P elh a m M a n or ). The NORC Program is hosting its first senior shuttle to Fairway Market in Pelham Manor on Tuesday, August 10th and on Wednesday, August 11th. The program is working with Fairway Market to facilitate the shuttle service 4 times a month. The cost of this service is FREE. Pick-up time will start at 10 a.m. from Bartow. Registration will begin on Wednesday, July 28th until bus is filled. Please call the Senior Service office to register at 718-320-2066. SUM M E R C AM P —The Beacon Program at Camp Kaufmann: the following

date is available, 8/17. There are 15 seats available and handicap accessibility. The cost is $18 for each day. To reserve your dates, please call the Bartow office at 718320-2066 from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. FREE transportation will be provided. Pick-ups: Bartow - 8 a.m., Dreiser - 8:15 a.m., Einstein - 8:30 a.m. Flyers and registration forms are available at the senior centers and the Bartow office, 2049 Bartow Ave., or call 718-320-2066. Come and join us for the JASA Summer Picnic at the Bartow Senior Center, located at 2049 Bartow Avenue in Room 31 on Thursday, August 12th from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Lunch includes: hamburger, hot dog, corn on the cob, cole slaw and watermelon. Beverages: ice tea/lemonade. DJ Woody, dancing, and raffle. Price: $5 in advance and $6 at the door. Pick-ups: Dreiser, 10 a.m. and Einstein, 10:30 a.m. To register and pay, please go to any of the local senior centers. If you have any questions, please feel free to call 718-320-2066 from 9 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Ta n ger O u t let s R iver h ea d, NY — Tuesday, August 24th – 15 seats available – $15. Price includes 5 hours of shopping/LUNCH. Tanger One - 10 a.m. 12:30 p.m., and Tanger Two, 12:30 3 p.m. Bus departs at 3 p.m. Pick-ups: Bartow - 8 a.m., Dreiser, 8:15 a.m. and Einstein, 8:30 a.m. Please call to register at any of the local senior centers or at the Bartow office at 718-320-2066. PLEASE REGISTER IMMEDIATELY AT ANY OF THE SENIOR CENTERS OR CALL 718320-2066 FROM 10 A.M. - 3 P.M., MONDAY - FRIDAY. J E R SE Y G AR DE N M AL L & I KE A — Tuesday, August 31st - 5 hours of shopping at mall for only $12. Price includes transportation/boxed lunch. Pickups will be as follows: 8:00 a.m., Bartow; 8:15 a.m., Dreiser Loop and 8:30 a.m., Einstein Loop.

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WEEKLY SCHEDULE CULTURE & ARTS The Drammeh Institute “Youth Film Making Class”: Tues., 8/10; 12:00 pm (Dreiser Room 8)

RELIGIOUS Circle of Christ Church: Fri., 8/13; 6:00 pm & Sun., 8/15; 9:00 am; Church Service (Bartow Rooms 28 & 31)

Church of the New Vision Bible Study: Sun., 8/15; 9:00 am (Einstein Room 38)

Deeper Life Bible Church: Tues., 8/10; 5:00 pm (Dreiser Room 1) Faith @ Work Christian Church: Sun., 8/15; 8:00 am (Dreiser Room 8) Iglesia Cristiana Marcos 16:15: Sun., 8/15; 10:00 am (Einstein Room 35) Harvest Restoration Ministries: Sun., 8/15; 10:00 am (Dreiser Room 10)

SENIORS JASA Senior Services “Luncheon”: Mon., - Fri., 8/9 - 8/13; 8:00 am (Bartow Room 31)

SERVICE & CIVIC Weight Watchers Nutrition Program: Tues., 8/10; “Meeting Time” 6:00 pm (Dreiser Room 4)

North Bronx Youth Sports “Summer Camp”: Mon., - Fri., 8/9 - 8/13; 7:30 am (Einstein Room 38)

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COME &VISIT THE LIBRARY Special Program for Children — A Summer Reading Celebration Friday, August 27th • 2:00 p.m. — “Big Top Show” Come one, come all and behold: the science circus is about to begin. Step into our three rings of fun as we present a series of chemistry and physics demos that explain how a bed of nails can provide a great night’s sleep or how important balance can be to a tight rope walker. You’ll be amazed as we hatch our super secret “Snooberfish” eggs and take an amazing high dive that won’t make a splash! When it comes to fun science, we provide the greatest show on earth. A celebration for the Summer Reading 2010 program. Participants may only attend the celebration at the library location where they are registered. For ages 5 and older.

Sing for Life, Sing for Joy — Pamela Warrick-Smith A Ten-Session Workshop To Promote Enjoyment of Choral Singing PRE-REGISTRATION A MUST! DO IT NOW! Sept. 14, 21, 28: Oct. 12, 19, 26; Nov. 9, 16, 23, 30 • 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.

Teens Advisory Group — Tuesdays, August 10, 17 & 24 • 4:00 p.m. What’s happening in your world? Wht’s the hottest book, movie, or cd right now?

Kids Reading Aloud: Wednesday, August 11 • 2:30 p.m. Chess (Game Only) — Wednesday, August 11 • 3:30 p.m. Teens Book Group — Wednesday, August 11 • 4:30 p.m. Chess Club — Thursday, August 12 • 3:30 p.m. Slap ‘em Down & Stack ‘em Up — Friday, August 13 • 3:00 p.m. It’s time for Uno and Jenga madness! For ages 12 to 18.

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AARP Chapter #4997 F YI : AARP presents Orlando@50+ +, Sept. 30-Oct. 2, in the Orange County Convention Center, Orlando (FL). Offering a special deal – Renew your AARP membership for 3 years and get a free registration to Orlando@50+. Log on to AARP.org/events; or call 1-800-8832784. Celebrity speakers: Whoopi Goldberg & Larry King; topics addressed by experts & celebrities that are important to you, to name a few: Jane Pauley, Martina Navratilova & Tom Joyner; 3 nights of music featuring Gladys Knight & B.B. King; Gloria Gaynor and Crosby, Stills & Nash to name a few; an exhibit hall/marketplace full of great things to see and buy. To notify Peachtree Chapter of illness or bereavement, contact Frances Wilson, Good & Welfare Coordinator, 718-671-5493. 2010 TOUR COMMITTEE ACTIVITIES: August 10 (Tues.) – “All You Can Eat Lobster” HuKeLau (Chicopee, MA); also includes king crab legs; prime rib; Bar-BQ chicken; summer salads, rolls; along with the famous Polynesian Revue Show; deluxe motor coach transportation $90/person…Departure from Asch Loop (in front of the library) at 7:45 a.m. — contact Delores, 718-379-2176. August 22 (Sun.) – September 4 (Sat.) – Scandinavia and Russia on Royal Caribbean’s Jewel of the Sea – 13 days/12 nights – ports of call include Harwich, England; Copenhagen, Denmark; Stockholm, Sweden; Helsinki, Finland; St. Petersburg, Russia; Tallinn, Estonia; and Gothenburg, Sweden – con-

tact Jeanne – 718-379-3742. December 30 (Thurs.), 2010 - January 1 (Sat.), 2011 – New Year’s Eve at the Desmond Hotel (Malvern, PA); includes 4 hour stay at the Sands Casino (Bethlehem, PA) or free time in the town of Bethlehem; after checking-in, dinner & show at the Desmond Hotel; buffet breakfast at the hotel; choice for the day (New Year’s Eve): 4 hour stay in Atlantic City or a narrated tour of Philadelphia or shopping at the King of Prussia Mall or a day at the Desmond (playing cards, a movie, Bingo or swimming); attend the New Year’s Eve Cocktail Party and Surf & Turf Dinner w/open bar, champagne toast, hats, noise makers, music & dancing & more; New Year’s Day brunch w/music & dancing and a show before departing for home — $530/person double; $630 single; $520/person triple; $100 deposit due with reservation form – contact Delores – 718-379-2176. 2011 SAVE THE DATE January 19-29, 2011 – “No-Fly” Cruise Winter Escape; 11 days/10 nights; depart from New York via Deluxe Motor Coach w/overnight stops; arriving in Charleston (SC) to board the ship to Key West (FL); Nassau & Freeport (Bahamas); returning with overnight stops; pricing to be announced; trip insurance optional (recommended); $125 deposit and a registration form due together for each person traveling — BOOK A.S.A.P., limited categories available at the group rate; 2nd payment ($500) due August 1; final payment due Oct. 1st – contact Jeanne – 718-379-3742. —Delor es Deb n a m

Handicapped Adults Association Our van operates Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 9:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. We are requesting that you make your doctors’ appointments in the morning; you must be ready to return before 2:00 p.m. To make reservations for the van, call the office at 718-320-2069. FL EA M ARKE T: Greeting cards are 2 for 25¢, jewelry is various prices, soft covered books are 5 for $1, hard covered books are 50¢ each, DVDs are $3 each, tapes are $1 each, cassettes are 50¢ each. Wooden canes are $5 each. We also have a Pronto motor-

ized wheelchair on sale. Come into the office and look around. We are located in Dreiser Community Center, 2nd floor, Room 13. Sunday, September 26 is our first meeting of the new season. We look forward to seeing our members then. It is important you attend as there are important issues to discuss. Happy August birthday to those celebrating a birthday. Have a good summer. For any information, please contact the office at 718-320-2069. —Ar lene Rodr iquez

Einstein Cancer Fund R em in d er : Tuesday, August 10th — Sands Casino. Pick-up at 8:00 a.m. starting at Einstein Loop followed by Asch Loop and Dreiser Loop. Annual Raffle Luncheon—Saturday, September 25th at the Seashore Restaurant in City Island at 12:00 p.m. Cost per person: $48 and you will receive raffle tickets for the gift drawings hoping that everyone will be a sure winner. The entrée choices with all the trimmings are as follows: shrimp scampi, filet of sole, fried shrimp, veal cutlet parmesan, or prime rib roast of beef and dessert. Please join us. Everyone is welcomed. If you cannot reach us during the course of the day, please call us in the evening. General membership meeting,

Tuesday, September 7th at 1:30 p.m. in Room 38. We will be collecting payments for the raffle luncheon, etc. Deadline for payments is due by September 14th.. For all of the above events, contact Mildred at 718-320-0288, Loretta at 718671-2958, or Lydia at 718-671-3005. For memorial cards, please call Loretta. Our hearts and prayers go out to Lorraine Melora who recently lost her husband, Phil Melora, and is now joined by his son, Michael Melora, in heavenly places. May Lorraine know of no more sorrows. Good health and healings are wished to all. —Lyd ia R u a s

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

Dec. 7, 2011 will mark the 70th anniversary of the devastating Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. If the current Japanese government approached the U.S. and announced its desire to open a memorial in 2011 honoring the thousands of Americans killed at Pearl Harbor, how would we respond? With welcoming hearts or hesitation? We suggest that hesitation, perhaps even resolute rejection, would win hands down - even after 70 years, let alone in 1951, 10 years after the fact. On Sept. 11, 2001, terrorists - believers in Islam and acting in its name smashed two airplanes into the Twin Towers and extinguished 2,823 lives in the towers and on two of the hijacked planes. Hundreds more police, firefighters and Port Authority workers also died. The 10-year anniversary of the attacks is Sept. 11, 2011 - next year. Now the Cordoba Initiative, a Muslim outreach group that holds prayer services near Ground Zero, has

proposed erecting an Islamic cultural center and mosque in the shadow of the World Trade Center. This makes as much sense as a Japanese sponsored memorial at Pearl Harbor. In the case of the proposed Muslim center, the wounds are too fresh to merit any serious consideration. We do not hold peace-loving Muslim Americans accountable for the maniacal expression of Islamic extremism formulated across the ocean. We do believe that when murderous hatred rears its head, it is the responsibility of all to condemn it, not to evade it. An Islamic cultural center and mosque, based on international peace and harmony, if its reach is truly universal, including Jews and Israelis is a fine idea - but not at Ground Zero. The monument there retains its integrity only if it is a Landmark Preservation Monument to what actually happened there: mass murder at the hands of radical Islam, and mass heroism by American rescuers.

Young Israel of Co-op City Young Israel of Co-op City located at 147 Dreiser Loop (lower level of shopping center #1) is pleased to announce that tickets for the 2010 High Holidays are now available. We cordially invite you to worship with us. Young Israel’s Spiritual Leader, Rabbi Solomon I. Berl, will officiate and it is known that his rendition of the holiday services are noteworthy. Rabbi Berl is a faculty member of Yeshiva University’s Belz School of Jewish Music.

He has been serving in this capacity for more than fifty years teaching liturgical music and has been acknowledged as an expert in this field. To contact Young Israel, please call 671-2300. An answering machine will pick up your message and your call will definitely be returned. Join us and enjoy Rabbi Berl’s inspiring sermons and cantorial renditions. Thank you. We look forward to welcoming you at our High Holy services.

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

For a $3 donation, you can enjoy company and refreshments. We are hoping to meet new players and members. For information pertaining to the Sisterhood, please call Frieda at 671-3679. —Frieda Epstein

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Traditional Synagogue The Traditional Synagogue of Co-op City, Young Israel of Baychester, Section 5 at 115 Einstein Loop, welcomes you to pray with them. Tel. 718379-6920 Note: NEW office hours are on Thursday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and on Sunday, during the summer when we have Bingos scheduled, we are here from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Candle lighting on Friday, August 6, is before 7:20 p.m. Shabbos ends today, Saturday, July 31, at 8:59 p.m. We recite Havdallah (The Recital over the Wine) at the end of Shabbos. Mincha services on Saturday, July 31 are at 7:00 p.m. The community is always welcome to attend our various functions and enjoy a great day of fun and friendship. Rabbi Kronengold is encouraging you all to attend his most informative classes. The evening class will take place at 7:15 p.m. The topic for this week is Study of Chapter 5-PIRKEI AVOT-“Brought to you by the Numbers 4 and 7”. Coming Events Saturday, July 31-Services are at 9 a.m. The parsha is Eikev. Monday, August 2 – The Men’s Club has planned a trip to the Showboat Hotel & Casino in Atlantic City. Plan ahead! The cost is $27/person with a $30 slot play. For reservations, call Marty at (718) 671-7809, Gary at (718) 671-8424 or Bruce at (718) 320-2234. Sunday, August 8 at 1:30 p.m.— Sisterhood Bingo. The cost is $3 per person. The price includes admission and

refreshments. Come on down and spend a cool afternoon with your friends. See you here. Sunday, August 22 at 1:30 p.m.— Synagogue Bingo. The cost is $3 per person. Have a fun afternoon with friends at Traditional. The admission includes refreshments. Please Note – All Bingos start at 1:30 p.m. Good and Welfare: Happy birthday and anniversary greetings to all who are celebrating during the month of August. Happy birthday to: Nora Singer on August 5, Howard Schwartz on August 19, Steven Schwartz on August 24 and Esther Waxman on August 28. Many more happy and healthy celebrations to all. We are so pleased to welcome back to Traditional Synagogue for the High Holidays, Cantor Oscar Berry. He has a beautiful voice and will enhance the festivities along with Rabbi Daniel Z. Kronengold. Tickets will soon be on sale for the High Holidays. Watch this article for further information in the near future. The Synagogue has purchased 8 new fans to keep you all cool and comfortable. All donations would be greatly appreciated to help defray the cost of the purchase. Please help! Dues for 2010 are now in order! Please! Support the Synagogue. We need your help NOW. Thank you. Shalom! —Miriam Evelyn Berlofsky

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

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

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Church of the New Vision Pastor Anne L. Palmore and the congregation of the Church of The New Vision extend a warm and friendly invitation to everyone to worship with us every Sunday at 8:00 a.m. or 11:00 a.m. We are a church where inspirational messages from the Word of God, the Bible, are delivered every Sunday morning. The church is designed to meet the spiritual needs of our community by offering anointed singing and preaching, and a general atmosphere of Christian love and friendly hospitality. We also invite the youth of our 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. List of Programs and Events: Adult Sunday School is from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Youth Sunday School is also from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Holy Communion is served the first Sunday of the month. Youth Sunday takes place on the second Sunday of the month. Seniors’ Sunday takes place on the

fifth Sunday of the month. Singles’ Ministry meets every third Tuesday evening of the month at 6:00 p.m. Mid-day Bible Study meets every Tuesday afternoon from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. Our Usher Board Department is sponsoring a trip to the Sight and Sound Theatre in Strasburg, Pennsylvania to see the play “ Joseph” on Saturday, October 16th. This trip includes an “allyou-can-eat” American Buffet Luncheon and outlet shopping at Tangers. Tickets are $125 for adults and $120 for children under 12 years old. For further information and tickets, please contact the Church of The New

Vision at (718) 671-8746 or Yolanda Brightman at (917) 969-0761. Come join New Visions “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 135 Einstein Loop, Room #33, Bronx, NY 10475; Telephone: (718) 6718746 or (718) 320-0409. —C a r ole H a q ue

Building 31 Association Ahhhhhhh!! Summer is a wonderful time of the year and we hope all of you are enjoying this season. While your association has taken this time to regroup, we continuously think about our future. We have planned a bus trip to

Atlantic City on September 11th. We will be going to the Showboat Casino for the day. Please join us and if you need further information or to purchase seats, please call Loretta Paul, 718-671-6077; Sylvia Polite, 718-320-2837 or Robert

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HANDYMAN SUMMER IS HERE! DOES YOUR HOME NEED A TOUCH-UP? IF SO, CALL ME, JOHN RUSS: 646-234-1676. I SPECIALIZE IN PAINTING, HOWEVER, I DO IT ALL.

MOVING

R O N ’S

Low Low Rates Residential/Commercial Local & Long Distance NO Extra Charge for Stairs, Weekends or Holidays. FREE Mattress Covers Flat Rate/Free Estimates NYSDOT # T-35528 USDOT # 1060058

RUBBISH REMOVAL

Trucking Corp.

914. 423. 1773

Hardwood floors installed - Sanding & Refinishing. Polyurethane, Fabulon & Moisture Cure Finishes. Staining in all colors. Free estimates. 10% Co-op City resident discount.

Residential/Commercial Estate Clean-Outs ✔ Construction ✔ Refrigerators ✔ Stove ✔ Paint Cans ✔ Wood Anything Non-Hazardous

Building Management Companies Welcome to Enquire!

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Slipcovers

(718) 746-8925

CUSHIONS REFILLED • NEW FOAM RUBBER SOFA PLATFORMS 8/28 LOW, LOW PRICES

ALL STATE DECORATORS Window Cleaning

GEORGE’S CLEAN WINDOWS Professional Window Cleaning • FAST RELIABLE SERVICE Cell:

1 - 20 3- 4 82 - 63 37

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Upholstery/Blinds

REUPHOLSTERING

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

S T Y LI S H DE C OR AT OR S 3314 White Plains Rd. • Bronx, NY 10467

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KJ HANDYMAN, INC.

Painting

Licensed & Bonded.

FATHER & SON

(917) 346-0862

Home Improvement

1-800-479-2667

Top Quality Work Painting, Plastering, Wallpapering, Floor Sanding & Refinishing. Also, Floor Waxing. Call Wesley 212.996.7347 or 917.325.5334 10/30

JASON LASH

• VERTICAL BLINDS • RANGE HOODS • MINI BLINDS • LIGHT FIXTURES • SINK VANITIES • KITCHEN CABINETS • SPACE SAVERS • CABINET REFACING • MATCHING HAMPERS • COUNTERTOPS • BATHTUB ENCLOSURES • CUSTOM CLOSET MIRROR DOORS • CLIP-ON MIRROR FRAMES • CUSTOM WALL MIRRORS 8/28

Ron: 718.671.3697

914.423.1773 8/21

Painting • Installation of vinyl & ceramic floors • Sewers • Shower door installed • Lighting fixtures installed • Blinds of all types installed.

Fast Service Cell:

CALL

TABLE PADS

Networking, Maintenance, Repair

8/21

AR E P IG E O N S A B IG P E ST ?

PLASTIC SLIPCOVERS

Moving

Computers, Inc.

Call Mike. (718) 792-0024

RIVERBAY APPROVED 3 YEAR NETTINGS GUARANTEE PLASTIC

NO FISHING LINES or STRINGS

Serving Co-op City for over 25 years. “When you see me, You’ll know me.” 9/4 Call Anytime • Seven Days A Week

Call Mike at: 718-974-1290

24-Hours a day / 7 days a week

NEW

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and organizations via email to: cctimes@riverbaycorp.com

2049 Bartow Ave. • Room 21 • Bronx, NY 10475

1.718.320.3300, ext. 3380 CLASSIFIED AD FORM

Rates: $6 for 20 words or less Over 20 words, $6 plus 30¢ for each additional word. $2.40 per line for bold type (3 words max.) Display Classified: $8.00 per column inch. Fee is payable in advance. No exceptions. No refunds. Checks or Money Orders ONLY payable to Co-op City Times must accompany ad. (We will no longer accept cash.)

Deadline is MONDAY at 3 P.M., except when there is a holiday, in which case the deadline is moved up one day or as announced. Classifieds advertising the sale of land, homes, or apartments outside Co-op City or advertising businesses operating within homes in Co-op City cannot be accepted. No blind ads accepted.

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Co-op City Times / August 7, 2010

AUTO DIAGNOSTIC CENTER

NYS DIESEL INSPECTION STATION

THE ONLY ORIGINAL BEAR IN THE BRONX 2180 WEBSTER AVE. (at 182 St.)

NO EXPIRA TION ON SALE PR ICES! TOWING AVAILABLE! NEW VEHICLE WARRANTY SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE

OIL CHANGE SPECIAL

*Tune Up *PCV Valve *Cooling System *Antifreeze & Service *Tire Rotation *Clean & Adjust Brakes

*New Spark Plugs *Air Filter *Adjust Idle & Timing *Oil Change & Filter *Transmission Service *Repack Wheel Bearing

15999

UP to 5 quarts of CASTROL Motor Oil •

Premium Oil Filter • Lubrication • FREE Front

(718) 365-5300 MONDAY - FRIDAY: 8 AM - 6 PM SATURDAY: 8 AM - 3 PM

CAR CARE PACKAGE • • • • •

Spark Plug Replacement Oil Change & Filter • 4 Tire Rotation Drain & Fill Radiator w/up to 1 gal. anti-freeze Check Thermostat Complete Vehicle Inspection 6 CYL. ADD $10 • 8 CYL. ADD $20

*Parts Included

Most American cars (6 cyl. & 8 cyl. slightly higher)

End & Brake Checks • FREE Tire Rotation

MOST AMERICAN CARS • WITH AD

COMPUTERIZED WHEEL ALIGNMENT

Service on Limos & Oversized Vehicles Now Available

Most Cars

BRAKE SPECIAL DISC or DRUM Replace pads and/or shoes (semimetallic pads extra). Cut drums or rotors. Repack wheel bearings, inspect hydraulic system. Add fluid if necessary, road test.

Front or Rear Brakes Most Cars

AXLE

COMPUTERIZED SPECIAL ENGINE AIR CONDITIONING “CheckDIAGNOSTIC $ 95 ❆ ❆ ❆ SERVICE ❆ Engine 29 COMPLETE CV AXLE INSTALLED MOST CARS

❆

system check includes up to 1lb of freon with related repairs

❆

Most Cars

State of The Art Hi-Speed ELECTRONIC Wheel-Balance IGNITION TUNE-UP

Most Cars

Custom and oversize wheels slightly higher

RADIATOR $ 95 29 FLUSH Replace with up to 1 gal. Anti-freeze • Check Belts, Hoses, Clamps, Thermostat MOST CARS

WE ARE AUTHORIZED GE CAPITAL • PHH • ARI DEALERS.

59 95 95

Most Cars

NYS INSPECTION STATION

29 $ 99 34 $ 3999 $

4 cyl

6 cyl

8 cyl

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

WE HONOR ALL EXTENDED WARRANTY PLANS.

Lights”

Most U.S. Cars

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

Most Cars

FUEL INJECTION CLEANING

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

3995

Most Cars

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