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Vol. 49 No. 35
24 subletters have filed for amnesty Only one month for amnesty offer With only one month left to file under the ongoing three-month long amnesty offer to the community’s illegal subletters, 24 subletters have contacted the Riverbay Sales Office to begin the process of filing for amnesty and becoming full and legal shareholders in Co-op City. Sheena McNeill, Director of the Riverbay Sales Department, which is administering the amnesty filing process, said in her second monthly progress report on the amnesty period that after the second full month of the three-month amnesty period, 24 subletters have submitted the questionnaires to begin the process to determine if they are eligible for the program, including eleven that have filled out their applications and have gone through or are now going through the process of qualifying as shareholders, which includes criminal background checks, credit checks and home visits, the same process that all shareholders BY BILL STUTTIG
must go through before qualifying as a Co-op City shareholder. Of those eleven, three have been rejected based on the results of the credit background checks, but the other eight are going forward, including four who have already passed the investigation process and whose files are being sent to the New York State Division of Homes and Community Renewal (HCR) for final approval before being legally named the shareholder of record for their Co-op City home. Four more applicants are at various stages in the credit, and criminal background check and home visit process before their files are sent to HCR for final approval. An additional 13 subletters have filled out and returned the initial questionnaire which provides them and the Sales Department a preliminary assessment of which subletters may qualify for the program, and, as a result, have
Open Board meeting, Sept. 10
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The Riverbay Board of Directors will hold an Open Board meeting on Wednesday, September 10, at 7:30 p.m. in the Dreiser Auditorium. The agenda will follow next week.
Free shuttle bus between Co-op City and Macy’s this weekend
Macy’s will provide a free shuttle bus throughout the Labor Day weekend between the new Bay Plaza department store and five stops in Co-op City: Dreiser/DeKruif Place; Carver/Co-op City Blvd.; Bellamy North/Co-op City Blvd.; Asch/Alcott Place and Einstein Loop East. The pick-ups will be in that order. The bus, clearly marked with marketing decals advertising the new Macy’s at Bay Plaza, will run throughout the entire time the store is open: Saturday, 8/30, from 10 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.; Sunday, 8/31, from 11 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Monday, 9/1, from 9 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. The entire loop through the community will take approximately 30 minutes. There will be two-1 hr. breaks during the day for the driver. Deanna Williams, a spokesperson for Macy’s, said: “As of now, the bus is
Approximately 1,000 Co-op City Workers attend Riverbay’s Employee Appreciation Day
Saturday, August 30, 2014
scheduled for this weekend only. However, there may be other opportunities later on in the season to roll it out again.” On Saturday, 8/30, the first pick-up is at 9:30 a.m. The last bus to leave Macy’s will be at 9:00 p.m. The breaks will be between 11 a.m. and noon and 3 to 4 p.m. On Sunday, 8/31, the first pick-up will be at 10:30 a.m. The last bus to leave Macy’s will be at 7:30 p.m. The breaks will be between 11 a.m. and noon and 3 to 4 p.m. On Monday, 9/1, the first pick-up will be at 8:30 a.m. The last bus to leave Macy’s will be at 9 p.m. Again, the breaks will be between 11 a.m. and noon and 3 to 4 p.m.
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Close to 1,000 employees, each of whom provide to Co-op City one or several of a wide spectrum of skills and services, were thanked for their efforts year-round with an Employee Appreciation Day on Thursday afternoon at the Co-op City Little League fields. BY BILL STUTTIG
property beautiful and working. And from all of us, thank you.” Herb Freedman, the principal for Co-op City’s managing agent, MSI, said: “Thank you to you guys. Every day you produce for us and for Co-op City. You are always there and I think this is a wonderful idea that the Board of Directors had to hold this appreciation day so I also want to thank them for that.” Long-time Maintenance worker Melvin Jackson commented: “It’s a great idea and a good way for Riverbay to show appreciation to the workers and hopefully in the future we can work closer together and have a better relationship.”
Photos by Bill Stuttig
The Riverbay Board approved the special recognition earlier this summer and while the threat of thunder storms on the original date, August 22nd, postponed the celebration six days, when it finally occurred it was perfect late summer weather for the wide array of games, music, dancing and, most of all, barbecued food and the chance to break bread together, creating a truly memorable day in the minds of many employees. Riverbay President Cleve Taylor addressed the employees briefly and said: “On behalf of all the shareholders, we love the work you do. We know you are here for us. You keep the
“This is really fabulous because it shows that someone understands what we go through all year. This is very nice that they did this. It is heartwarming,” said Barry Preston of the Restorations Department. Carnival games were set up and a DJ played music all day as employees, supervisors and Board Directors danced together. (Continued on page 2)
Riverbay Labor Day Closing Monday, September 1 and Co-op City Times deadline notice
Riverbay’s administrative offices will be closed on Monday, September 1st in observance of Labor Day. Because of the holiday shortened work week, Directors’ viewpoints and community organizations’ articles must be received by 9 a.m. on Tuesday, September 2nd. Material submitted after this time will not be considered for publication in the Saturday, September 6, 2014 issues of the Co-op City Times. Material for publication may be emailed to cctimes@riverbaycorp.com; faxed to (718) 320-2595 or slipped under the office door at 2049 Bartow Avenue, Rm. 21. Although the administrative offices will be closed on Monday, Sept. 1, shareholders may contact Riverbay at (718) 320-3300 and follow the prompts for emergency maintenance, and the Co-op City Public Safety Department at (718) 671-3050, and 9-1-1 with emergencies. We wish our readers a happy Labor Day.
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Sherry Johnson of Central Stores said: “We are enjoying ourselves so much. This is definitely appreciated.” Hector Ayala, President of the Co-op City Little League, the organization that donated the space for Thursday’s appreciation day, said: “The Co-op City Little League is helping out here because if we can work together with the Riverbay Corporation, it is good for the little league and it is good for Riverbay.” Employees also enjoyed free ice cream, cotton candy, and funnel cakes after feasting on barbecued burgers, sausages, hot dogs and a variety of salads. Each department arranged schedules so all employees could enjoy the festivities for a few hours and then go back to the office to have their colleagues covering the offices at the outset also attend and enjoy the food and games. Robert Love of Parking Facilities said, “This is a very nice thing that they did to give everybody a fun day out.” Colette Ragin, Riverbay’s Director of Training and Diversity, said: “Employee Appreciation Day is well-deserved by the Riverbay employees. I think it is prudent for all corporations to acknowledge their most valu-
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able asset which is their employees. The smiles on the employees’ faces, the camaraderie, the festivities and the coming together is what good corporations should strive to accomplish. In order to complete any corporate mission, you need the people to be involved and engaged and that is why today, we celebrate our staff.”
Photos by Bill Stuttig
(See page 4 for more photos)
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2nd Combing Co-op City
Next CB#10 Meeting
On Thursday, September 18, Community Board #10 will hold its monthly meeting at Ft. Schuyler House, 3077 Cross Bronx Expy, Bronx, NY 10465. The meeting will begin at 7:30 p.m. For further information, please call contact Community Board 10 at (718) 892-1161.
Annual Friends & Family Day
The Coalition of African American Churches & Community Organizations will host their 19th annual Friends and Family Day on Sunday, October 19th, 3 p.m., 177 Dreiser Community Center, Auditorium A and B. There will be games with prizes for the children, as well as vendors. Refreshments will be served. For further information, please call (718) 379-3494.
Public Meeting – Long term plan to Improve Health of Hutchinson River
On Tuesday, September 9, the NYC Dept. of Environmental Protection (DEP) will hold an open meeting in Auditorium B of the Dreiser Center to discuss the long term plan to improve the health of the Hutchinson River. The meeting, which will run from 6-8 p.m., will begin with a brief presentation by the DEP at 6:30 p.m., to be followed by a question and answer session. Sometimes when there are heavy rains and the sewer system is at full capacity, a mixture of rain water and sewage, also known as combined sewage, is released into local waterways. To address combined sewer overflows (CSOs) in the Hutchinson River, the New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is developing a Long Term Control Plan (LTCP) that will evaluate CSO controls, the related water quality benefits and associated costs. Please join the DEP as they seek your input in the discussion on the proposed combined sewer overflow solutions and the related water quality benefits to the river and to residents. To RSVP, please email ltcp@ dep.nyc.gov or call (718) 595-5565.
FRONT PA G E
Section 5 Fun Day a superb day of entertainment for Co-op City families The first-ever Section 5 Fun Day sponsored by the combined building associations of Buildings 26 through 35 this past Saturday on the Greenway was a resounding success attracting dozens of Co-op City families. Although the sun played peek-a-boo practically all day, the weather did not interfere with the sense of excitement that permeated the air as the stage was set up and the various building associations and community organizations took their places and prepared for a truly fun day. “Section Five came together in a big way and now we know each other,” Robert Hedgepeth, President of the Section Five Association, said jokingly.
BY ROZAAN BOONE
“It was a great day for our youth. We had the young people from the North Bronx Football team, the Velocity Track team, the cheerleaders, the Section 5 teen center, they were all there, helping and volunteering.” In addition to the food and refreshments provided, there were races in which the young people participated and trophies were presented to the winners. The cheerleaders demonstrated their craft, and the New York City Parks and Recreation playmobile was also present with activities for the children. Music with a Message was the special feature, as well as Ellie Minor and her marvelous line dancers and, of course,
Music with a Message
There were activities for all ages
DJ Smooth who stole the show. “DJ Smooth was on the money,” said Hedgepeth. “He played all types of music, from R&B, to Old School to updated music and Rap, and also Latin music. He kept the party going. Many people stayed until the end.” Linda Werner, President of the Building 30A & B Association, Michelle Sajous, Riverbay’s Community Relations Director and chairperson of the (left) & Linda Werner, Chair of Fun Day Committee (right) flirt Section 5 Fun Day with a Ninja Turtle. committee, said: “Special thanks to all the and the many volunteers, especially building presidents of the youth, who united to make the Section 5 and their volevent a huge success, both Hedgepeth unteers without whose and Werner also expressed their gratiassistance this event tude to the Riverbay employees who would not have been assisted, including Michelle Sajous, possible. Riverbay’s Director of Community “A special thanks Relations; Chief Frank Apollo and the also to Leslie Peterson officers of the Co-op City Public who was a great help. She came, held my hands all the way through and gave us a lot of information on how to do this; she was very helpful.” Board Director Peterson, who is also president of the Building 13 Association, was one of the organizers of a similar event in late June with the building associations of Section 2’s Buildings 9, 11 (A, B & C), 12, 13 and 14. “Everything was free, thanks to the generous donations we received from our sponsors,” said Werner. “We gave out 12,000 franks, bottles of water, juice, cotton candy, sno’ cones, school supplies, bookbags, stuffed animals, there were so many freebies, so much Face painting fun of everything that we were just handing things away.” Safety Department, the Maintenance Werner said that and Buildings and Grounds Departthe event’s prime sponments, and all others who lent a sors were the Amerihelping hand, from setting up to can Legion Post 1871, cleaning up. Jade Palace in Einstein, “Riverbay was great; they gave us Staples, Assemblyman the tables and chairs and the grill and Michael Benedetto, Conthe Riverbay staff people were outgressman Eliot Engel, standing,” said Hedgepeth. Associated supermarket “We thank everyone who worked so in Einstein, Apple Bank, hard with us to make this all possible, Councilman Andy King even though we may not have menand Macy’s at Bay Plaza. tioned your names, you know who you are and we are deeply appreciative,” In addition to the sponsors, the building added Werner. “Everyone had so much presidents of the Buildfun we are going to try again next year ings 26 through 35 to make it even bigger and better. We building associations, want it to be really nice.”
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Employee Appreciation
Amnesty
been given the formal application for ownership of a Co-op City home. The Sales Department is now awaiting the return of those eleven completed applications so that they too can go through the required background checks fairly quickly and then have their applications sent to HCR for final approval. Applications for the program are available at the Riverbay Sales Office in the Bartow Community Center. Amnesty will be granted to illegal subletters who apply and qualify from July 1 to September 30. Formal approval for the amnesty offer, similar to one offered to sublettters a decade ago which resulted in 41 families qualifying as legal shareholders in Co-op City, was granted by HCR in May in the form of a letter to Riverbay’s managing agent from Assistant HCR Commissioner Richmond McCurnin. In granting formal permission to begin procedures to start offering amnesty to interested illegal subletters, Commissioner McCurnin set down certain conditions for the program in keeping with HCR regulations. Commissioner McCurnin wrote: “… as it did ten years ago, DHCR will authorize Co-op City for a time limited period commencing no later that July 1, 2014, not to exceed three months, to publicly solicit present residents of their apartments to become cooperators although such residents may not have obtained such apartment in full compliance of Part 1727.” Commissioner McCurnin pointed out that the approval is conditioned on a number of requirements and procedures that he specifically outlined in his letter, including the requirements that all families granted amnesty must be income eligible, they must pay present equity requirements, and they must fulfill all eligibility requirements that the housing
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Photos by Rozaan Boone
company ordinarily uses with respect to its automated waiting list applicants. The letter also orders Riverbay to “further enhance its efforts to assure that residents who hold apartments do so in compliance with the regulatory requirements or are subject to eviction proceedings.” In other words, Riverbay is ordered, after the amnesty period is over, to make every effort to identify and evict all remaining residents that continue to illegally sublet. In providing a rationale for why HCR is granting permission to Riverbay to offer an amnesty program for illegal subletters, Commissioner McCurnin wrote to management’s Herb Freedman, “As noted by the housing company, the program can protect families who are presently being exploited by cooperators who may themselves no longer live in the apartment and are inappropriately profiteering from governmentally assisted housing.” The Commissioner continued: “Payment of updated equity to the housing company by these families will enhance the housing company’s financial position. Legitimizing these residents as full members of the cooperative furthers its proper self-governance by creating more voting members who have a real stake in the future of Co-op City who are presently being exploited.” Acting on a Management suggestion to resurrect the program, the Riverbay Board of Directors passed a resolution in July of 2013 which gave Management the go-ahead to seek approval from HCR for the amnesty offer and then to proceed accordingly to begin offering Co-op City subletters amnesty. According to the Riverbay Sales Director, as the program continues, people in Co-op City who have been illegally subletting apartments will have
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the chance to own the apartment they are currently subletting if they meet the income and family-size requirements for that specific apartment. If they don’t meet requirements for the apartment they are subletting, the applicant may be placed on a special waiting list for an available apartment that does meet their specific requirements as set by HCR regulations. All subletters who enter the amnesty program and qualify to legally purchase the homes they have been subletting will not be subject to the waiting list and can legitimize their residency in a relatively short period of time, while saving money in most cases, McNeill said. The amnesty offer will only be on the table through the end of September at which point Riverbay, under the orders of HCR and also by virtue of its own will, shall begin an aggressive campaign
to evict all illegal subletters from the community, and make those homes available to qualified applicants already on the waiting list. Co-op City currently, as it has been through most of its very recent history, is considered to be a virtual sell-out, meaning that the number of applicants on the waiting list is greater than the number of vacant apartments that become available during any given month due to normal turnover. Seeking out and evicting illegal subletters after the amnesty period is over beginning in October will allow Riverbay to open up more home to families who are legally following the process of becoming Co-op City shareholders while getting rid of those who have broken the law, including the absent owners who have illegitimately profited from being a Co-op City shareholder by illegally subletting their home.
Riverbay Fund, Inc. Update
The Riverbay Fund, Inc. was duly incorporated as a not-for-profit corporation on September 11, 1980. Executive Officers are: Evelyn M. Turner, President; Leah Graham, Secretary, and Bernard Cylich, Treasurer. On June 18, 2014, Resolution #1436 passed to convert the former Bingo Hall into a youth and multipurpose center. The center will be called: Co-op City Youth Enrichment Center. Our goal is to promote wholesome enrichment community activities of all kinds including, cultural, educational and recreational for the youth and young adults of Co-op City. The Riverbay Fund, Inc. in an equal opportunity contractor and seeks applications for the following positions to
support planned program activities in our immediate "infancy" stage. • Grant Writer (With non-for-profit Management Development experience). • Part-time Consultant (with strong Marketing & Public Relations experience). • An Architect to assist in designing the space for present and future growth. • An Executive Director (with experience in managing a not-for-profit youth center) If you have a talent you can lend, please contact me. We are all very excited as we wait for the grand opening. Applications should be submitted to: Eturner@riverbaycorp.com, 917324-1033. —Evelyn Turner
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It’s happening in Co-op City
Wicked Wednesdays on the Greenway
Tunes on Tuesdays
Jazz/Soul artist Mala Waldron closed out the Riverbay Community Relations Department’s new series on the Section 5 Greenway, Wicked Wednesdays, this week. The prolific singer, pianist and composer entertained the crowd gathered for an enjoyable evening of great entertainment. This summer concert series was a new addition this year to the Riverbay Fund’s summer offerings and it was made possible by funds generated from the community’s recycling clothing bins located at the garages. Photo by Alyssa Lumley
Jam Tight delivers…R&B artist Jam Tight was the perfect conclusion to the Riverbay Fund’s concert series Tunes on Tuesdays on the Section 1 Greenway. The popular series, which is made possible with funds generated from donations to the recycling clothing bins, was started several years ago and has attracted a large number of cooperators who look forward to the variety of artists that are invited to perform each year. Photos by Michelle Sajous
Domestic water shutdown Building 18
There will be no hot and cold water in Building 18 on Wednesday, September 3 from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. for necessary work in the pump rooms to replace regulator valves. The laundry room will remain closed due to the hot & cold water shutdown, but air conditioning and elevator service will not be affected. In preparation for the shut down, we urge cooperators to keep a supply of water on hand for an emergency prior to shut down. PLEASE MAKE SURE THAT YOU KEEP YOUR FAUCETS IN A CLOSED POSITION AND ALL DRAINS CLEARED OF OBJECTS. As soon as the work is completed, the water will be restored. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience in this matter. —CSO, Bartow
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Letters to the Editor To the Editor: I refer to City News article (August 21, 2014) regarding the positions of Director Daryl Johnson who advocates self-management of our community and President Cleve Taylor who seems headed to hiring of a management firm to replace MSI. If, as asserted by Johnson, the community is permitted to self-manage, then it’s a great opportunity to save our community a significant amount of money. I happen to have a third alternative that combines Daryl’s self-management and Cleve’s hiring of a management agent. Since we are fortunate to have three knowledgeable and experienced members on staff, I propose that we promote them to the level of Assistant Manager (AM): in charge of Operations,
Promote from within
Finance, and Administration. However, in order to make this arrangement appealing, acceptable and palatable to those who hold our loan, we should proceed with the bidding process to hire a seasoned and experienced General Manager (GM), with a track record, who reports to the board. This will give us a General Manager assisted by three experienced Assistant Managers who report to the GM. This way, we don’t come up with three AMs all reporting to the board. Currently, it’s palpable that cooperators have very little or no appetite for a management firm, given our less-thansavory experiences with MSI. The Search Committee, under Director Cylich, should therefore be directed to place emphasis on looking for a
General Manager as opposed to a management firm (the likes of MSI). The community, I believe, demands it and deserves it! The solvency of our community, crucially and inarguably, rests on significant cost-cutting measures; and having a General Manager directing and/or supervising three Assistant Managers, I think, is the way to go. The remuneration for these four officers would not come anywhere close to what we are coughing up to MSI on a monthly and annual basis. We need a break from management firms! In conclusion, both Daryl and Cleve have two pieces of the puzzle that together, I believe, solves our new management challenge. —Solomon Dowuona-Hammond
Negativity hinders our progress
To the Editor: Reading the Co-op City Times is one of the ways that we, as a community, can stay informed and voice our concerns. I feel hopeful that with this board we will see new and improved changes. I understand the need for Marion Scott to be removed. It cannot be done overnight. A corporation this big needs to do things in a timely fashion so we don’t lose more than we already have. I ask Mr. Johnson to please slow down the negative comments about "booting" the management company and let Mr. Cleve Taylor work to do what is best. We are all pushing for the same thing. It may seem like an easy thing to do on
paper, but there are logistics that many of us probably cannot understand. If we had faith in Mr. Taylor to put him on the board, then we must have faith and patience for him and the board to carry out what needs to be done. I mean no disrespect with my next comment, but I feel the need to state it. Mr. Johnson, I admire your passion, your commitment and your need to do what is right. You are trying to do what's best for this community, but you are not alone. Your viewpoints make it seem as if you are the only board member who is doing the right thing. I get lost in your viewpoints week after week when you begin to state the updates in our commu-
nity. It feels like a one-sided conversation. You make a statement and then you follow it with either a “Therefore,” “Hereafter” or a question that you answer yourself. You are losing the message in your delivery. We must all work together to get back Co-op City and we can't do it with all the negativity that keeps seeping into all the progress we are trying to accomplish. Viewpoints are important. Deliver the facts, leave out the negative comments and report on progress. Truth is imperative, but when you lose the message in the delivery, all that you are trying to accomplish gets lost. —Sonia Agron
Director Johnson responds to Ms. Agron
Dear Ms. Agron: Mr. Cleve Taylor is working along with a group of directors that were once in favor of firing management. However, as you can see, there is no talk of firing them at all. How is this possible? Look, management has been here for 15 years and their contract has never been bid out. Also, the NYS Inspector General's office has laid out numerous allegations against them. And, we're $600 million in debt. Now, I can go on and on. But, you need to realize exactly what is happening here. Currently, we have an ad hoc committee that is supposedly looking for new
management. However, the chairman of this committee has stated he is "not sure that they can get through this process at least until February, 2015." Plus, he has stated that they will "invite management to bid on their contract." So, honestly, do you think that management is going to win that bid? Now, as a director, I cannot legally provide my answer to this question. However, what is this community going to do if management wins that bid and they stay here for several more years? Moreover, what are these board members going to tell the community? "Well, we did bid their contract out
and management submitted the lowest bid. So, they can stay here for a very long time." Look, this is complete nonsense. And, there is no way that I, as a responsible director, can allow this foolishness to go on here. Additionally, the majority of the people that talk to me say that we must get rid of management as soon as possible. Finally, I was the only director that published the procedures from the NYS Homes & Community Renewal (HCR) agency for getting rid of management. And, if those procedures are followed, then we can legally get rid of them. —Daryl Johnson
Important Notice to Shareholders of Building 15
Article SIXTH of your Occupancy Agreement provides, in part, that your lease automatically renews for an additional three (3) year period. You need to do nothing if you want your lease to extend for another three (3) year period. If you will be moving out at the end of your lease, notify Riverbay, in writing, Attention: Sales Support Office, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475, ninety (90) days prior to lease expiration.
Building 15
Current Lease Expiration Date
New 3 yr. Expiration Date
100 & 120 Aldrich Street
Nov. 30, 2014
Nov. 30, 2017
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OPPORTUNITIES AT CO-OP CITY
Tell your friends, relatives and employers about:
Contract 2937, New High Pressure Boiler Installation: Installation a new High Pressure Boiler in the Power Plant. Pre-Bid Meeting: September 10 at 2:00 p.m. Bids Due: October 14, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. Bonding: Bonding is required. Insurance: Insurance is required
CONTRACT SUMMARY
Contract 2940, Architectural Services for the Development of Office Space: Seeking Architectural Services to do a complete design for the development of office space. Bids Due: September 17, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. Bonding: Bonding is not required. Insurance: Insurance is required
2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475 718-320-3300 Riverbay Corporation is an equal opportunity employer.
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Contract #P684, John Deere 60” Heavy Duty Front Blade Bids Due: September 4, 2014. Purchase Only.
Contract #P685, John Deere 72” 7-Iron Pro Commercial Mower Deck. Bids Due: September 4, 2014. Purchase Only.
Contract #P686, John Deere 1565 Cozy Cab w/Heat & Installation. Bids Due: September 4, 2014.
For information on CONTRACT OPPORTUNITIES ONLY, please contact: Lenya Garcia at Lgarcia@riverbay corp.com; AND Barbara Penn at Bpenn@riverbaycorp.com. Please note that emails should be sent to both parties.
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
All requests for transfer/promotion must be received by Employee Services by September 8, 2014. Employees who are transferred will receive the applicable rate increase for nonunion positions. Days and hours may vary. Selected candidate must successfully complete interview/selection process, as well as preemployment screening (driver license review, urinalysis, criminal background check, verification of previous employment.)
must be capable of operating various hand and power tools. Candidate must have effective written/oral communication skills in English. Applicant must have ability to walk for long periods of time, twist, kneel, push, stoop, climb ladders (with 20 lbs. of parts and or tools), as well as lift and carry up to 80 pounds. *Valid Driver License (NY, NJ, CT, PA) Required – no exceptions.
Contracts/Project Administrator Power Plant Ideal candidate will be responsible for managing and tracking contracts for services and products associated with the Power Plant and Power Plant controlled areas. This will include overseeing and tracking the Requests for Proposals (RFP’s) procedure and the successful planning, coordination, implementation, execution and closing of specific projects in the Power Plant and Power Plant controlled areas. Technical direction to ensure compliance with contract deliverables and quality standards may be required. This position reports directly to the Plant Director or their designee and may need to perform other duties as assigned. Selected candidate will oversee construction projects from start to finish, reviewing and identifying elements of the project design and construction, while monitoring the construction site and progress of the construction activities, maintaining strict adherence to budgetary guidelines, quality and safety standards. Applicant should possess a Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Engineering or direct work experiences (5+ years) in a contract management capacity, including all aspects of development and execution. Experience (5+ years) with Combined Heat and Power (CHP) and/or Cogeneration Power Plants a plus. Applicant must possess effective written/oral English communication, as well as good interpersonal skills. Candidate must be patient, courteous and professional in all communications (verbal & written). Applicant must be proficient in advanced mathematics and computer literate; experience in Maximo (CMMS) system is a plus. Strong familiarity and technical competence with contract management software and/or applicable automated systems. Applicant must have the ability to perform multifunctional assignments. Ability to walk for long periods, twist, kneel, push, stoop, climb ladders/stairs, lift heavy objects (approx. 75 lbs.) and work in inclement weather. *Valid Driver License (NY, NJ, CT, PA) Required at time of appointment - no exceptions.
Instrument & Control Mechanic Power Plant The ideal candidate should have experience in instrument control systems as it pertains to boilers, generators, heat exchangers, gas turbines, steam turbines and other equipment. Selected individual will be required to diagnose, inspect, repair, replace, install, adjust, test, calibrate and maintain pneumatic & electrical control systems as they relate to the Power Plant and serviced buildings. Candidate will need to exercise good judgment in performing the assigned tasks and be visually alert. Candidate must be able to read, analyze and plan work from blueprints/manuals & other equipment related documents. Individual will have to assist in the preparation of records and reports on equipment serviced, provide detailed lists for materials/tools, and perform preventative maintenance on equipment as well. Ability to assemble/disassemble, adjust, and/or repair instrumentation is required. Candidate will be responsible for maintaining clean work areas and observing all safety rules/regulations. Must have knowledge of precision meters, instructions and calibration equipment. Candidate will accept assignments from lead man and supervisors as necessary. Requirements – 5 years solid work experience with Combustion Turbine Controls and DCS. Applicant should be comfortable with BOP. Will be working with 2x Siemens STG400 Gas Turbine. Knowledge of simple machine, power and hand tools. Ability to walk for long periods, twist, kneel, push, stoop, climb ladders/stairs and lift heavy objects (approx. 75 lbs.). Candidate will also have to complete and pass a written exam as per the Local 94 contract. *Valid Driver License (NY, NJ, CT, or PA) in good standing required – no exceptions.
Open to all applicants August 25 – Sept. 5, 2014 Originally Posted: August 25, 2014 • Reference # 14-36
Open to Local 94 only: August 25 – August 29, 2014 Open to all applicants: September 2 – 5, 2014 Reposted: August 25, 2014 • Reference #14-27
Utility Mechanic Power Plant Responsibilities of the Utility Mechanic include, but are not limited to, an ability to study problems and to make general repairs and replacements which require knowledge of mechanical equipment used to service the Power Plant and outside buildings at Co-op City. The selected candidate should have a background in mechanical installations and code compliance as it pertains to the Power Plant and outside buildings. The mechanic shall have at least 5 years experience in mechanical work. The Utility Mechanic will accept assignments from the lead man or supervisor and be responsible for planning work details from complex prints. Candidate will adjust, dismantle, repair, assemble equipment, cut and fit pipe, adjust valves as necessary. Applicant will exercise mental and/or visual alertness in performing assigned work. Must be able to use precision tools and be familiar with clearances, tolerances and proper fits. Must be able to read blueprints, manuals and other documents required to service equipment on hand. Must be able to understand pipe systems and repairs. Exercise attention and care to prevent loss of tools and damage to equipment from improper operation. Capable of ordinary care and attention as may be required to prevent injury to him and others and to implement any safety instructions given to him. Requirements: Ideal candidate will have a High School diploma or equivalent with a minimum of five (5) years experience in the operation of Power Plant equipment. Candidate
Open to Local 94 only: August 25 – August 29, 2014 Open to all applicants: September 2 – 5, 2014 Reposted: August 25, 2014 • Reference # 14-08
Open to all applicants – August 25 – Sept. 5, 2014 Reposted: August 25, 2014 • Reference # 14-26
Contingent Attendants (6) Parking Facilities Candidate will monitor and maintain security of vehicles at garage locations; control and monitor equipment for garage entry/exit; ensure cooperators use access cards; validate authorized passes; place and remove garage stickers on vehicles for move ins and outs; issue transient and courtesy tickets to visitors; maintain logbooks; tally daily receipts; report activities to supervisor; coordinate with other departments as necessary; check elevators to make sure operable; check bathrooms for cleanliness - clean as necessary; sweep debris from front of garage; shovel snow and all other duties as assigned. Applicant must possess effective written/oral communication and good customer service skills. Candidates will have basic clerical skills and must pass a math proficiency test. Ability to walk for long periods, twist, kneel, push, stoop, lift heavy objects (approx. 25 lbs.) and work in inclement weather. Open to Local 153 Members August 25 – 29, 2014 Open to all other staff and applicants September 2 – September 5, 2014 Reposted: August 25, 2014 • Reference # 14-33
Data Entry Clerk Restoration Selected candidate will be assigned in housing company’s Restoration Department. Candidate will be responsible for heavy call volume, customer/cooperator contact and accurate data entry. Individual will process plaster, paint, flooring and tiling appointments, requests and inspections by initiating work-orders in computerized system, forwarding to appropriate departments for service. Applicant will work via telephone, two-way radio, email and in person with various other field supervisors, other departments, vendors and managers alike. Individual will be responsible for various clerical duties (i.e. fil-
ing, taking messages) and other duties as assigned by supervisor. Employee will be cross trained to work various desks/duties in department. Responsibilities will include additional duties as assigned by supervisor. Applicant must possess effective written/oral English communication, as well as good customer service and interpersonal skills. Candidate must be patient, courteous and professional in all communications (verbal & written). Applicant must be computer literate and type at least 35 wpm. Applicant must have the ability to perform multifunctional assignments. Shift: Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Open to 32BJ Union Members only August 25, 2014 to August 29, 2014 Open to all outside applicants Sept. 2 – 5, 2014 Reposted: August 25, 2014 • Reference # 14-31
Utilityperson Construction Under the direction of the Construction Department Director and Supervisors, ideal candidate will be responsible for construction repairs and maintenance throughout the community. Duties will include masonry repair, ceramic tile repairs, waterproofing, installing brick & block, concrete repairs, and setting of interlocking blocks. Candidate must be able to lift heavy items and perform other work related duties as assigned. Candidate must have knowledge of construction processes as it pertains to hi-rise structures and other smaller building facilities and surrounding grounds Knowledge of OSHA and safety requirements related to performing construction work. Must have effective written/oral communication in English and good customer service skills. Applicant must have ability to walk for long periods of time, twist, kneel, push, stoop, climb ladders; work in inclement weather, as well as lift and carry up to 100 pounds. *Valid Driver License (NY, NJ, CT, PA) Required – no exceptions. Open to all applicants August 25 – Sept. 5, 2014 Reposted: August 25, 2014 • Reference # 14-21
Inspector/Foreman Construction Ideal candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day construction inspections as of the community’s high-rise, low-rise and commercial buildings as well as surrounding grounds. Knowledge of brick work, including, but not limited to, cavity wall structure, thru-wall waterproofing, roof work and concrete work as it pertains to terrace maintenance/repairs. In this capacity, employee will be responsible for identifying and construction defects, locating originating areas and specify scope of work to perform. Individual will direct staff and vendors performing repair work and will interface with contractors, staff and directors of various departments. Candidate must be able to read, analyze and ensure that work performed is in accordance with blueprints. Must keep accurate records of work completed, including inventory of tools and materials used for same. Must be able to supervise an in-house staff of approximately 15 workers who will be performing a variety of repairs such as; replacement of interlocking pavers, concrete walks and other related construction work. Responsibilities may include other duties as assigned by director. Applicant must possess effective written/oral communication in English, and excellent interpersonal skills. Previous supervisory experience preferred. HS Diploma or equivalent required. Candidate should have at least five (5) years experience in the Construction field. Candidate must have knowledge of EPDM single ply roofing and SBS modified bitumen systems and familiarity with all OSHA safety rules/regulations, including protections bridges, scaffolds, etc. and have ability to read blueprints. Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point & Outlook) is required. Candidate must be patient, courteous and professional in all communications (verbal & written). Applicant must have the ability to perform multifunctional assignments in a fast paced environment. Ability to walk for long periods, twist, kneel, push, stoop, lift heavy objects (approx. 100 lbs.) and work in inclement weather. *Valid Driver License (NY, NJ, CT, PA) Required – no exceptions. (Continued on page 9)
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Self-management is the way to go Co-op City Times / August 30, 2014
plus this conversation with the assistant commissioner so that everyone can easily see through, what I believe, is a complete falsehood. However, we now have another excuse from our supposed anti-management group. "It would be a disservice to our knowledge assistants to fire management right away," they're now saying. And, most shockingly, they're telling everyone, "We would be in trouble if management were to pick up and walk out the door. So, we want management to stay so that our knowledge assistants can learn from them." What? After all these years and all of this struggle, this is what this community gets from their vote for a new board? What do we need for our knowledge assistants to learn from this management company? Aren't we in debt for $600 million? Look, even after all of the bids supposedly go out, this same management company will be "invited" to place a bid on their own contract. So, how shameful can they get? Bottom line: It is possible for this same management company to easily win this so-called bid and stay here for several years. Therefore, this new board should come out and reveal their true intentions to this community. Cablevision Cablevision wants to have a meeting
with the board to work out another television agreement with this community. One idea requires a commitment of a few years from the majority of our shareholders. Along with this commitment, there will probably be a reduction in price for their proposed television package. Additionally, it's possible that a movie channel might be included as a bonus. Also, believe it or not, there is an idea for Riverbay to form a new company just to manage this Cablevision program. Part of the reason for this new company is that the payments will probably not be attached to your monthly carrying charges. So, Riverbay will probably be able to shut an account down for payment issues. Also, subscribers might be able to pick up and drop off equipment at an office in Bay Plaza, 2100 Bartow Avenue. These are just ideas at this point. We'll see… Verizon During a board meeting on Wednesday, August 20, I asked if we can get Verizon to come back here for a meeting with the board. A management official then said, "Verizon has stated that it would cost between $21-23 million for them to wire up our buildings. So, it's doubtful that they will change their position if we had another meeting." Therefore, as mentioned before, Verizon knows that the cable industry is dying and that television transmissions will be occurring with more frequency from the internet. Therefore, they're only willing to offer their FiOS service to us if we sign up for their internet service. However, we have to ask ourselves if we really need to aggressively ask any cable company to deliver their television service to us. And, the answer has to be no
because more people are dropping their cable service and they're buying streaming media players to get over 1,000 channels at very low prices. So, please go online to a site like youtube.com and type in streaming media players. Thereafter, you're going to see an overwhelming amount of channels, movies, and music services that are priced far lower than cable television. Shacking Up Some young couples are spending their nights in our stairwells. However, this is dangerous because other people are using these same stairwells for their drug activity. So, will someone get robbed or attacked while they're in our stairwells? This is a question that I want our youths to consider when they want to shack up for the night. Now, I want our Public Safety Department to continue with their building patrols before something bad happens. Close Didn't you think that things were going to be better with this new board? Thank you. Questions or comments? Please send a message to: Daryl Johnson, Riverbay Board Director, c/o Riverbay Corporation, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475. Or, please send a message to me at darylhjohnson@optonline.net (Please double-check the spelling of this address). Also, please call me at 718-6714544 if you don't receive a response from your message. You can also join me on Facebook by typing in: Daryl H. Johnson. Okay, that’s it for now. So, please have a wonderful week. And, may God bless you and your family. Thank you.
Hello, neighbors. The summer is just about over already. The weather has been pretty favorable, and hope all have enjoyed the brief summer thus far and happy Labor Day. SECTION 5 FUN DAY- WE DID IT! The association, which were comprised of Buildings 26 thru 35 cooperators, presidents and representatives of their respective buildings came together on Saturday, August 23, and had a grand time. The clouds were hanging low, but not a drop of rain, for which we all were very grateful. Now is the time to give
thanks to ALL who made this FIRST event of the Section 5 Association happened. THANK YOU AND WITH MUCH APPRECIATION TO the sponsors of donations: Assemblyman Benedetto, Congressman Engel, Senator Ruth Hassell-Thompson and the American Legion of Co-op City, Staples school supplies, Associated supermarket/ Einstein and the Chinese restaurant/ Einstein. We also thank D.J. Smooth for the music, Grill masters Mr. Brown, Mr. Clarke and Mr. Bundage; The American
Legion of Co-op City, the Section 5 Teen Center who served the franks, etc., The Velocity Track Team, North Bronx Sport Club and cheerleaders, the marvelous Minors Dancers, and Music with a Message Renaissance Group. TO THE COMMITTEE AND ALL VOLUNTEERS - we all made it happen! GIVE YOURSELVES A HAND!!! A special thanks to Eleanor Bailey and Pat Bonaparte, who assisted in organizing, and pulled this event together, thank you, thank you; and to Bill Gordon and Robert Hedgepeth who
walked and walked to make sure things were in place. To Linda Werner, Chairperson of the committee, thank you; we know it was not easy. The children enjoyed themselves, and this was all for our CHILDREN AND YOUTH. We are on our way with plans to present the Section 5 Day Fun next year, and the year after, and hope that everyone enjoyed themselves. Once again, THANK YOU ALL on behalf of the Section 5 Association and committee. —H. Overman
September 15 General Membership Meeting The Coalition to Save Affordable Housing (CTSAH) sends its sincerest greetings and welcomes everyone back from their summer of well-deserved rest and recreation. We also want to remind everyone that CTSAH will re-convene its activities by kicking-off its new 20142015 season at our General Membership meeting on September 15. Many of you who attended our last meeting on June 6 would agree that we ended the 20132014 on a very celebratory note. As Chair of the Coalition to Save Affordable Housing, I am especially proud of the hard work each and every one of our members and allies put in to elect three of our five candidates to the Riverbay Board. We’re quite proud of the tireless sacrifice and contributions of each of you who supported the slate and made this
victory possible. We must build on the momentum by growing our membership. To achieve this goal, we need to engage all of our members – veterans, as well as newcomers, to reach out to your neighbors and colleagues by inviting them to attend our kickoff meeting on September 15. Please come prepared to share your ideas and comments about the amazing progress taking place in our beloved Co-op City community. We need your continued support and creative suggestions to help us grow our organization whose first and foremost mission is to keep Co-op City affordable, safe and inclusive. We look forward to seeing you all in September at our General Membership Kickoff meeting. The meeting, which starts at 7:30 p.m. sharp, will be held in Room 31 in the Bartow Center. Light refreshments and snacks will be served. —Sebastian Ulanga
I was talking on the phone to a director on Sunday, August 17, about a self-management program for Co-op City. And, he suggested that I should run this idea past the assistant commissioner at HCR. Well, sensing doubt, I said I would give it a try. Self-Management Monday, August 18, was a very busy day. Nevertheless, I was able to go outside at 3 p.m. And, guess who I saw just one day after I had that phone conversation? Walking towards me was Richmond McCurnin, the Assistant Commissioner of the NYS Homes & Community Renewal (HCR) agency. Surprised, I said to him that I would like to bring in a self-management program for Co-op City. And, he said: "I would approve a self-management plan for Co-op City because it's a part of our regulations. However, you would have to present the plan to HUD. But, that might be difficult because HUD does not have a self-management plan for co-ops in their regulations." So, what does this mean for this community? It means that we can move this community forward without having a management company. Therefore, we can run our own show and save at least $1.5 million a year plus millions of other wasteful dollars. Now, three employees were selected to be 'knowledge assistants' to the board. And, they have good business experience in the housing industry. So, we can have them be our self-management team. Tell the Truth Some people have fallen for this concept that it should take at least until February, 2015, to get rid of management. But, I've presented the state regulations
Daryl Johnson
Director’s Viewpoint First Vice President
Section 5 Association
Coalition to Save Affordable Housing
Elevator Shutdowns in Garages 2 & 4
Please note that Elevator #1 (front) in Garage #2, and Elevator #2 (rear) of Garage #4 have been shutdown for repairs to its safety guides. This is a specialty part which may keep the elevator out of service for several days until the part is received. We will make every attempt to have the elevator restored into service as soon as possible. We thank you for your patience and understanding and we apologize for any inconveniences caused. —Riverbay Management
Congratulations, Melissa!
Congratulations to Melissa on celebrating her Bat Mitzah today, Saturday, August 30. Mom and dad, Robin and Paul Hoffman, older brother Daniel and younger sister Madelyn, join with grandma and grandpa, Joyce and Al Shapiro, in wishing you the very best. With all of our love, Grandma Joyce & Grandpa Al
Public Safety Report Co-op City Times / August 30, 2014
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CCPD offers “Back to School” safety tips BY LIEUTENANT PAM APOLLO As summer draws to a close, the Department of Public Safety would like to remind residents of the following tips to keep everyone safe for the “Back to School” season. This year, New York City Public School students return to school on Wednesday, September 4. Drivers, parents and students each have a role in assuring a safe school year. This is a good opportunity to take time out of your busy schedule to make sure that all members of your household are familiar with the safety rules that pertain to them. School buses are the safest way to get to school. School buses are nearly 8 times safer than passenger vehicles. Most school bus accidents occur when kids enter or exit the school bus. Children ages 5 to 7 are at the greatest risk. Children may be in a hurry to enter or exit the school bus. They may have little experience with traffic and be unable to judge the speed of oncoming traffic in order to safely cross streets. Children believe that drivers will see them and stop and allow them to cross. It is essential that motorists never pass a stopped school bus with its red lights flashing. Never, ever pass a school bus on the right side, the results could be fatal. Children are also in danger of being hit by the school bus itself. The reason for this is because children do not always stay in the driver’s sight. Young children may drop something and run into the path of the bus to pick it up. Parents need to instruct children that they should get the help of the driver or another adult if they drop something. Children should never reenter the danger zone, 10 feet around the school bus on all sides. Teach children to take 5 GIANT steps away from the bus in all directions. Children should keep all items in their backpack. Backpacks should weigh no more than one third of
Opportunities at Co-op City
Open to all applicants August 25 – September 5, 2014 Reposted: August 25, 2014 Reference # 14-34
Relief Supervisor Maintenance Ideal candidate will be responsible for assigning, supervising and inspecting work of utility workers in the Maintenance Department. Candidate will need to respond to and coordinate repairs with other departments as it pertains to plumbing, HVAC, electrical, and other maintenance related repairs. Selected candidate must be able to use independent judgment in making decisions in emergency situations, such as fires, floods, gas leaks, etc. Responsibilities will include tracking time and materials on work orders, inventory control and ensuring efficient delivery of service. Selected person will be responsible for overseeing dissemination of work to staff, work schedules, discipline of employees as required, and other duties as assigned. Position requires constant interaction with managers, field supervisors, other departments, vendors and cooperators alike. Employee may be called upon to respond to emergency calls on a 24-hour basis and may fill in for other Maintenance supervisors as needed. Applicant must possess a minimum of five (5) years experience in maintenance repairs or related facilities field. Candidate must have knowledge of Maintenance techniques and procedures, as well as strong troubleshooting skills related to HVAC, plumbing and electrical repairs in hi-rise buildings and other smaller facilities. Applicant must possess effective written/oral communication with the ability to read and write English, and good interpersonal skills. Computer literacy, with basic understanding of Microsoft Office is required and knowledge of Yardi is a plus. Applicant must have considerable knowledge of OSHA and safety requirements related to maintenance operations. NYCFD certificates of Fitness for standpipe(s) and sprinkler(s) is preferred, but not required. High school diploma or equivalent is necessary. Applicant must have ability to walk for long periods of time, twist, kneel, push, stoop, climb ladders, as well as lift and carry up to 50 pounds. *Valid Driver License (NY, NJ, CT, PA) in good standing required – no exceptions.
New York City Fire Department in any multiple family dwellings. Residents are also reminded that Bike Riding is not permitted near buildings, in shopping malls or anywhere else signs prohibiting bicycle riding are posted. Have a safe and healthy Labor Day weekend. Use caution near pools, beaches and other bodies of water. Ocean beaches are particularly dangerous this time of the year due to the effects of offshore tropical storms. Offshore breezes, the remnants various hurricanes and tropical storms still cause residual effects along the East Coast. While this may be good for surfing, it is not good for inexperienced swimmers and children. Only swim in areas where and when lifeguards are on duty. After Monday, September 1, some beaches may not have lifeguards present. These areas should be avoided. No one should ever swim alone. Children should always have adult supervision. No one should swim at a beach without a lifeguard present, no matter how good of a swimmer they think they are. If your Labor Day weekend fun includes consuming alcoholic beverages, be sure not to operate a motor vehicle. Also be sure to buckle your seatbelt, obey speed limits and avoid distractions when driving. School’s open, drive safely. Never pass a stopped school bus with its red lights flashing. Always remember, if you see something, say something. Call 9-1-1 and the Department of Public Safety at (718) 671-3050 or online at www.ccpd.us. Callers may remain anonymous when giving information. The Co-op City Department of Public Safety would like to thank all persons who have called in suspicious activity or sent information via our website. It is by your actions that the crime rate remains low and a high quality of life is maintained.
the child’s weight. This prevents the backpack from impeding the child’s movement. Send school supplies in to school over the course of several days, if necessary. Backpacks and garments should also not have any long straps or drawstrings that can get caught in the bus’ doors or railings. Older or adult sized sweatshirts that have drawstrings should always be removed when worn by a child. These strings also present a hazard on the playground. Parents should always make certain that children get to the bus stop on time, wait away from the street and avoid horseplay near the street. Parents should make sure that an adult arrives at the bus stop early enough to receive young children from the school bus. Motorists should allow extra travel time and avoid areas around schools during arrival, departure and lunch periods. Use extra care to watch for children who may dart out in front of your vehicle to cross the street. Remember, that it is always illegal to pass a stopped school bus with the lights flashing from either direction, even on a divided roadway. Children are our greatest resource; we must take every step to keep them safe. For Labor Day weekend, we remind cooperators of these summer rules. Consumer fireworks of any type are highly dangerous and are illegal in New York State. Zero-tolerance enforcement will be conducted by the Co-op City Department of Public Safety, as well as the New York City Police Department. Barbequing is also not permitted on any of the public areas of Co-op City. Strict guidelines set forth by the New York City Fire Department are in effect for barbequing only on terraces or townhouse patios. In most cases, only electric grills may be used, as charcoal may only be used if more than 10 feet away from a building or structure. Propane tanks are strictly prohibited by the
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Open to 32BJ Union Members only August 25, 2014 – August 29, 2014 Open to all outside applicants September 2, 2014 – September 5, 2014 Originally posted: August 25, 2014 •Reference # 14-37
Utilityperson Maintenance Under the supervision of a Maintenance Emergency Desk Supervisor, candidate will be responsible for performing emergency and routine maintenance repairs throughout the development. Perform HVAC repairs, including clearing of condensation lines, blower fan and motor replacement. Perform plumbing repairs on lines up to 2 1/2 inches diameter. Snake sewer lines as required with manual and electric equipment as well as perform electrical troubleshooting and repair of apartment & public space circuits and devices. Performance of other duties as assigned by supervisor. Requirements - Knowledge of Maintenance techniques and procedures with an emphasis on plumbing and electrical repairs. Strong troubleshooting skills for the repair of various plumbing, electrical and HVAC systems related to hi-rise buildings and other smaller facilities. Knowledge of OSHA and safety requirements related to performing maintenance repairs. Must have effective written/oral communication in English and good customer service skills. Applicant must have ability to walk for long periods of time, twist, kneel, push, stoop, climb ladders, as well as lift and carry up to 100 pounds. *Valid Driver License (NY, NJ, CT, PA) Required – no exceptions. Open to all applicants August 25 – September 5, 2014 Originally posted: August 25, 2014 • Job Reference # 14-38
Lobby Attendant Public Safety Department Candidate will perform as liaison to the Public Safety Department, by monitoring building lobby activity; interacting with cooperators and visitors; reporting emergencies as necessary and maintaining a daily log; and other duties as assigned by a supervisor. Must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, a thorough knowledge of the Co-op City complex, and the ability to remain calm in emergency situations.
Requirements: HS Diploma or equivalent. Candidate must be patient, courteous and professional. Applicant must possess effective written/oral communication in English, and good interpersonal skills. Ability to stand/walk for extended periods, push work related equipment (approx. 40 lbs.) and work in inclement weather. Selected candidate must successfully complete interview/ selection process, as well as pre-employment screening (driver license review, urinalysis, criminal background check, and verification of previous employment). Shift – Wednesday/Thursday/Sunday, 2pm – 10pm, Friday & Saturday, 4pm-12am Open to Local #94-94A Union Members August 26, 2014 – September 2, 2014 Open to all applicants September 2 – September 5, 2014 Originally Posted: August 26, 2014 • Reference # 14-39
Watch Engineer Power Plant Candidate will be responsible for operating the Riverbay CoGen Plant facility including supervision of the watch crew for their assigned shift, checking and maintaining plant equipment, as well as reporting any malfunctions of same to supervisor or Asst. Chief Engineer. Candidate will occasionally have to put various chillers and heat exchangers into and/or out of service to maintain proper services to the buildings. Detailed log book recording all operating conditions and occurrences must be maintained, as well as performance of other duties as assigned. Candidate must have all required licenses. Requirements: FDNY Refrigeration Certificate of Fitness (unlimited tonnage); NYC DOB High Pressure Steam License; US EPA Universal CFC Certificate; NYC DOB Air Pollution Certificate; Must obtain Bulk Oil Certificate and FDNY C-91 Certificate, as well as the FDNY C-99 certificate within 9 months of date of hire; experience with the operation of equipment in the Power Plant and outside buildings; the ability to learn, follow instructions and exercise good judgment in performing a variety of tasks, including but not limited to, the power plant and outside buildings. *Valid Driver License (NY, NJ, CT, PA) required at time of appointment - no exceptions.
Applicants for EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES must apply IN PERSON at the Bartow Administrative Office, located at 2049 Bartow Avenue, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday-Friday.
10 A resolution I introduced at the August 20 meeting of the Board directs management to negotiate an interim agreement with District Council 9/Local 1456, the union that represents painters and plasterers. The agreement would provide for a six-month period during which union laborers would work in vacant and occupied apartments in Section 5. During the same period, the current contractor, Atlas Restoration, would continue the painting/plaster work it has performed in apartments in Sections 1– 4. (The three-year contract with Atlas expired recently and has been extended for six months.) The six-month extension will enable Atlas to utilize the $2 million-plus remaining in the original contract to perform painting/plastering in apartments. After six-months, we can compare the cost of in-house, union painting/plastering with the fees charged by Atlas. In an analysis three years ago, I found that the difference between the low union bid ($3,465,500 per year) and the low nonunion bid ($3,093,700) was just $371,800, or 10%. Interestingly, the low bid on both sides of the equation came from the same company—Atlas Restoration. How does a company with a union contract employ, simultaneously, both union and non-union members? In the Board discussion, I argued that Riverbay could have saved more than $300,000 annually if it had employed the
Union vs. Non-union Co-op City Times / August 30, 2014
Bernard Cylich
Director’s Viewpoint Treasurer
same union members that Atlas employed, used the same materials, and done so without the probable 20% profit rate included in the Atlas price. My Job As Board Treasurer As Treasurer, I examine invoices submitted by vendors. In one payment cycle, I found that Atlas charged thousands of dollars for plastering a dozen apartments. I looked at the work orders for those apartments, and visited them to examine the results. In one case, a vacant threebedroom apartment, Riverbay was billed $4,715. According to Management, Atlas’ employees worked 3 days (3 X 8 = 24 hours) to plaster that apartment. I learned from an Atlas painter/plasterer that their hourly rate is a flat $20 with no fringe benefits – medical, dental, vacation pension, etc. At that rate, the actual labor cost to Atlas was around $500 — significantly less than Riverbay was billed. The invoice is accurate according to the terms of the Atlas–Riverbay contract, which specified payment of $1.5 per square foot for plastering of more than
2,000 square feet, but it just doesn’t make sense to me. The contractor bills Riverbay per unit, but pays the workers per hour. I think Riverbay could save a lot of money by having the work performed in-house, by union workers earning decent wages and benefits. I hope that the Board will approve the resolution directing management to hire union painters/plasterers for a six-month pilot program, so that we can compare the cost with that of the nonunion Atlas contractor. Turning The Facts Upside Down Management responded to my report with apologies for the contractor. Unfortunately, the Board discussion that followed seemed to focus not on the contractor’s billing methods, but on the supposedly high cost of union workers. I have repeatedly urged that when Riverbay cannot perform work with inhouse union staff, it should contract with vendors who employ union workers. For decades that was the policy, from the day the first shovel broke ground to build Co-op City until Marion Scott Real Estate, Inc. took over management of the community. In letters to the editor and in Director Viewpoints, I have argued, again and again, that Co-op City should not take part in undermining working families' standard of living. When Riverbay casts its lot with non-union companies, I claimed we are helping to reduce union wages, as well as health, pension, and other benefits. We are
endangering the pensions of retired cooperators. We are weakening the income of union and non-union members alike. The practice of using non-union workers could threaten the affordability of Co-op City to union cooperators whose pension or wages get cut in the race to the bottom. City News In An Unaccustomed Pose I have frequently been vilified for my pro-union stands. City News has called me an “ideologue.” But recently Michael Horowitz, the editor/writer of City News, published by the Connecticut right-wing publishing and real estate magnate Chris Hagedorn, has changed his tune. With unaccustomed concern for the working class, Horowitz proudly informs us that Debs Place was named for the great labor organizer Eugene Debs (1855–1926), jailed repeatedly for his union activities. What is more, Horowitz has suddenly remembered that union leaders sponsored the building of Co-op City. No argument there, but the sentiment is most unusual coming from Horowitz, especially in Hagedorn’s newspaper. The two men might also acknowledge Dr. Martin Luther King, who was murdered supporting striking sanitation workers in Memphis. I CAN BE REACHED… …by mail at Riverbay Board, 2049 Bartow Ave., Bronx, NY 10475; by phone at 718-379-5874; by email at lichsr @earthlink.net.
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Dear cooperators, The Ribbon Cutting for the Opening of Macy’s Department Store on August 14th was a very special day. A few of the Board Directors were present, some Riverbay representatives, some politicians, etc. We were welcomed with a delicious continental breakfast, a gift card and entertained by a marching band. The weather was sunny and perfect for such an occasion. Macy’s was very generous with their gift cards and I appreciated the discount I received on the purchase that I made. I see Macy’s and the new Bay Plaza Mall as being very beneficial to our community in that more jobs are now available. It might help the economy in a small way, but, it might help individuals and families in a big way. It would mean that some folks, who might have been unemployed for a year or more, are finally working. They can come off of public assistance; they can pay their own rent/carrying charges and utilities; they can eat better food and, in general, take better care of themselves. From what I observed, there was traffic congestion at the intersection of Baychester and Bartow Avenues and extending back on Baychester to Barnes & Noble. On a normal day, this intersection is congested and, of course, with the new mall stores and more shoppers, there is more congestion. However, with so many authority figures planning on making the roads better for shoppers and those
living in the surrounding areas, I trust that it will be done sooner rather than later. When I observed the new entrance and exit lanes at Bartow Avenue near the Hutchinson River P’way. overpass, there was no traffic at all, but I can imagine the bottleneck that could occur on holidays and on special sale days. Many cooperators are fortunate in that they are able to walk to and from the Mall and will not be subject to the traffic congestion, although, pedestrians might also have traffic safety concerns. Therefore, cooperators must express their safety ideas if they see something that could be improved. MTA Bus Service Cuts Many of our friends and neighbors are still inconvenienced by the cuts in service of the BX #26 bus. Several weeks ago, the MTA restored this bus service by only one block north. Cooperators living in Sections 1 and 2 must still transfer to another bus to reach their destination. Why the MTA would not simply do what the cooperators asked is beyond me. It could have been so simple to satisfy the entire community by just doing what we
Back by Popular demand! Building 13’s trip to the Sands Casino/Amore Winery/Outlet Shopping/Golden Corral in Bethlehem, Pa. is scheduled for November 8. We will sip and/or purchase wine at the Amore winery then travel on to the Sands Casino. The casino and outlets are on the same premises. Get your holiday shopping done early. Hungry? The Golden Corral buffet is there for your eating pleasure. The bus will leave from 100 Casals Place at 7:00 a.m. The cost is $85 with a bonus offered by the casino subject to change. The 2nd payment of $40 is due by August 29. A few seats remain, so secure your spot while seats are available. Join us for Strokes of Joy on September 14 (youth) from 1-4:00 p.m. and let your spirits run free on canvas capturing the beauty of the Co-op City community. Bring your favorite Co-op City or scenic photo. We will provide a subject if you don’t have one. The Talking Quilt Workshop will be held (Adults) October 3, from 7-10:00 p.m. and October 4 (Family Fun) from 1-4 p.m. Join us as we sew, stitch and weave our stories into a community quilt. Strokes of Joy and The Talking Quilt
workshops will be held in the association room of Building 13 (100 Casals Place). The workshops will be featured in an original film entitled, The Art of Story Telling. These workshops are made possible with public funds from the Bronx Council on the Arts, Cultural Affairs and The NYS Council on the Arts. We will be on hiatus for July and August, but hope to see you in September, when our monthly meetings and upcoming events will be discussed. Suggestions for activities are always welcome. If you want to give a compliment or complaint or want us to invite a special guest, we want to know that also. Checks for Building 13 events should be made payable to Building 13 Assoc. Inc. and mailed to: Bldg. 13 Assoc. Inc., 100 Casals Place #32K, Bronx, NY 10475. All activities are on a first come basis. For information, contact Gail Sharbaan at 718-671-3801 or Leslie Peterson at 718-320-1370, our website: http://www.bldg13assoc.com or e-mail us at building13assoc @yahoo.com. Thanks for making our team work. —Leslie Peterson
Francine Reva Jones
Director’s Viewpoint Secretary
Building 13 Association
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
We welcome your letters to the editor, however, if you would like your letter to be considered for publication, it must be signed, and include your address and telephone number – which will be kept confidential – so the authenticity of the writer can be verified. The Co-op City Times does not print anonymous or unsigned letters.
asked. I received a telephone call from a cooperator who lives in Section 1, who said that she is a senior and that it is extremely inconvenient for her to change buses, especially in the wintertime. Cooperators need to continue putting pressure on the MTA and our elected officials until we get the service changes that we deserve. Please contact: Commissioner Constance Moran: 212-748-6680; cmoran@dot.nyc.gov. DOT Supervisor David Bilotti: 914-834-2909, David. Bilotti@thruway.nys.gov. Congressman Eliot L. Engel: 718-796-970; 202-2252464; www.engel.house.gov. State Senator Ruth Hassell-Thompson: 718547-8854, 718-515-2718; hssellt@senate .state.ny.us. Assemblyman Michael Benedetto: 718-892-2235/0035; 718320-2220/4753; benedem@assembly. state.ny.us. City Council Member Andy King: 718-684-5509/5510, 212-7886873; andyking@council.nyc.gov. I applaud the cooperators, organizations and Board Directors who keep this important issue in the face of those who should be able to resolve it. We also have the issue of the bus shelter in Section 5, which will get more attention once the Community Relations Committee meets next month. Washing Machines On August 1st, the new Wascomat washing machines were installed in the laundry rooms of Buildings 10 and 20 for a trial run. The cooperators in these build-
ings should be very observant and make note of any complaints that they might have. Make your voice heard at your Building Association meeting or call the Riverbay office. I have asked my Building 20 Association President to make this topic an agenda item. We Will Not Go Back Rally Thousands of demonstrators joined Rev. Al Sharpton of the National Action Network, on August 23rd in the caravan over the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge to Staten Island to demand justice for Mr. Eric Garner. Condolences are extended to the family of Eric Garner of Staten Island, NY, who died due to an illegal and fatal chokehold by an NYPD police officer. Sympathies are also extended to the family of 18-year-old Michael Brown, who was fatally shot by police in Ferguson, Missouri. I trust that justice will prevail if and when these police offices are tried. Building Associations Your building association is important. Your participation is necessary in order to make your building and our community a better place to live. Between your building association and your CSO, I trust that you have no lingering problems in or around your apartment. If you do, you may contact me and I will attempt to assist. I can be reached at: Francine Jones, Board of Directors, Riverbay Corporation, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475 or call 718-671-5957.
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Co-op City Sports
On Friday, August 22nd, Velocity Track Club New York closed out our summer break with a day at Lake Compounce Theme & Water Park in Bristol, CT. We had a great time, enjoying the games, rides, food and each other. On Saturday, August 23rd, we hosted the 50 meter races at the Section 5 Fun Day in Co-op City. It was a great event; they had games, and music, entertainment, plus food for all who attended. The races went well; there were a lot of fast children running the 50 meter races. There were races for children age 16 and under. Medals were giving out to the
Velocity Track Club New York
top 3 athletes, girl & boy in their age group. On Monday, August 25th, we had our 1st day of practice at Van Cortland Park. The children and coaches were excited to get back to full practices. Anyone interested in supporting Velocity Track Club New York, we are a 501(c)3 - Non-for Profit. Just write the check of any size to Velocity Track Club New York. Your donation is a tax write off and we will send you a receipt. For additional information, please contact Coach Winston Dinkins at 914-441-6196 or email me at WATCLT@AOL.COM. —Winston Dinkins
Co-op City Tennis Club completes another successful summer program Velocity Track Club at Lake Compounce Park
BY BILL STUTTIG
More than 350 Co-op City young people between the ages of 5 and 18 took part in free tennis instruction and competition each weekday morning this summer offered by the Co-op City Tennis Club through the New York Junior Tennis League. Each of the children that participated and their several coaches were honored during closing ceremonies held on Friday, August 22nd on the tennis courts behind Educational Park. State Senator Ruth Hassell-Thompson, a big and long-time financial and vocal supporter of the more than 30-year-old program, joined with the club’s director, Lorraine Alexander, and head coach Andre Sinclair in presenting each child a certificate honoring their participation and handing out trophies to the young players who excelled in their particular age group. Mrs. Alexander, whose late husband, Milton Alexander, started the club more than three decades ago, said that the predominately dry and mild weather this July and August allowed the program to have one of its most successful summers ever. She said that the free instruction and play was offered on the courts in Co-op City from 9 a.m. until noon each weekday, but this year on many afternoons, the children remained for extra hours, working with their coaches to learn good technique and, more importantly, good sportsmanship.
“This summer was amazing,” Mrs. Alexander said. “We registered 355 children and they enjoyed the tennis, they enjoyed the camaraderie with each other and they learned skills that they would not have had the opportunity to learn.” The free program included trips to off-sites tournaments, clinics led by tennis pros, and a free visit to the Arthur Ashe Kids Day program at the U.S. Open at the National Tennis Center on August 24th.
Head coach Andre Sinclair coordinated the instruction for the different age groups which include 14 to 18, 14 and younger, and special introductory instruction for five and six-year olds using nets, racquets and softer tennis balls designed especially for very young children. Other coaches included Mohammed Djalo, Kayode Olorunfemi, and Sam Hearst, who taught the older children, and Kyra Aska and Kayla Bentham who, along with the patience of Job, taught the very young children.
Standout players this summer included Julian Rasberry, who was the New York City metro area champ for players 10 and under, and Brandon Torres, a finalist in this summer’s City Parks Tournament in the 12 and under division. Brandon now ranks third in the entire city in his age group, Mrs. Alexander said. Both learned the game through the Co-op City Tennis Club. State Senator Thompson, a long-time sponsor of the program said the success of the program is due to Milton and especially Lorraine who kept it going after his passing five years ago. “No matter how she is feeling and whatever else may be going on in her life, these children are the first thing that she thinks about and takes care of. There is so much consideration for things such as helping children get scholarships based on their play or helping them plan out their future. So I always come for her and support her just as I did for Milton.”
9 year old Julian Rasberry, winner of the 10U division at Crotona Park this summer, is a member of the Co-op City Tennis Club, and a resident of Co-op City. He is photographed above with Lorraine Alexander and coach Andre Sinclair. Keep up the great work, Julian!
Winifred Ocran, a Co-op City resident who brought her children to the program for the first time this summer said: “It was the best program and my kids enjoyed it so I hope they can find more funding to offer more in the future. My kids weren’t interested in tennis before I brought them here and now they are.” Over the years, 32 children from Co-op City received full or partial college scholarships in tennis after learning and excelling at the sport largely through the coaching offered by the Co-op City Tennis Club. The Co-op City Tennis Club is now offering its fall program of instruction and play for young people from noon to 2 p.m. each Saturday afternoon on the Co-op City courts. A $10 fee is charged. For registration information, please call 718-671-4437.
14 It is gratifying to know that the Ad Hoc Search Committee for management prospects is moving along expediently and with a seriousness of purpose. The RFP (documents sent out to announce the search for a general manager/managing agent and request bids) have been completed and sent to HCR and Wells Fargo for their input. Fortunately, our attorney has been in constant communication with both entities to keep this process moving forward without delay. As a Director who ran on the promise and expectation of resolving our management issue through an open bidding process, I am happy to say that we have kept our promise! There will be NO way that anyone will be able to challenge the Board’s final decision; a very important fact to keep in mind. We have remained focused and we have dotted every “i” and crossed every “t” in the most professional and transparent way possible. This process will be over by the top of the year. We have waited years to have an appropriate bidding process for the management of Riverbay Corporation and we are Hi, neighbors: I hope you have enjoyed this lovely summer, oh what beautiful weather we are having. Well, our summer vacation is coming to an end and soon we will be back to the same routine. PLEASE NOTE…The association committee will be distributing FREE school supplies to our students on Wednesday, September 3, at 4:30 p.m. in the lobby, (Families must be members of the Building 18 Association).
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almost there! Painting and Plastering One of the major concerns for many shareholders has been the numerous outsourced contracts awarded here at Riverbay Corp. One in particular is the painting and plastering contract. Director Cylich has submitted a resolution to begin a trial period of six months for in-house union painters to perform a cost comparison of outsourcing versus in-house painters. Management has told us that we cannot beat the price of what the contractor charges us for painting apartments and that might be true. However, when we are being billed thousands of dollars for plastering apartments (as Director Cylich has discovered
as Treasurer of the Board), that argument doesn’t hold up. As a matter of fact, in my opinion we may be paying much more than we would when you consider painting AND plastering charges by our contractor. As life has taught me, “the devil is in the details!” Leaking Convectors I live in one of those apartments that have a chronic leaking problem from the living room convector. It has been extremely inconvenient, painful and expensive to watch Riverbay correct the problem with new wood floors. This is a problem we need to seriously investigate for appropriate solutions. We cannot afford to continue with handling the problem the way we have. The Board has begun to look at different options to find what would best serve our heating and air conditioning needs and not have the convector leaking problems. There are a few options that we will be reviewing. In the interim, we will continue to work on potential short term solutions in apartments with chronic leaking problems. It is not a comprehen-
sive answer, but until we can identify how to pay for the best solution, it gives us some financial relief for the damages leaking convectors cause. Open Board Meeting In September, we will hold an Open Board meeting and the Board hopes that we have a healthy representation of shareholders in attendance. There are many issues to address from various committees, including crumbling balconies, lobby doors, painting public hallways and convectors, to name a few. Not only did the board meet over the summer, which is not the norm, but we met several times so that we could stay on top of normal business and pressing issues. Your continued involvement is important if we are to serve the interest of the entire community. So please come out and work with us, we want and need your support. I continue to want to hear from you. Please reach out to me at the Riverbay Corp. Board Office, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475 or LBerk@riverbaycorp.com.
Our General Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, September 23rd at 7:00 p.m. in the meeting room. We are looking forward to seeing you at this very important meeting. Please note some planned activities for the coming year: 1. Annual Fish Fry some time in October 2. Annual Scholarship raffles tickets 3. Game Night 4. Annual Halloween Costume
Contest 5. Movie Matinee will continue as always on the 3rd Wednesday of each month. Please check bulletin board for dates and time. It has been reported that raw garbage and other items are being left on the hallway floors and in the compactor room. This endangers the health of other families living around you. Please clean up your mess and use the com-
pactor to rid your garbage appropriately. This is OUR HOME; respect each other. BE PART OF THE SOLUTION, NOT PART OF THE PROBLEM. Happy birthday to all with that special day this month. To the sick and homebound, I pray for a speedy recovery, and to the bereaved families, I give my sincere sympathy. Please stay alert: If you SEE something, SAY something! —Gertie Brown
Linda Berk
Director’s Viewpoint Assistant Secretary
Building 18 Association
Building 21 Association
New Meeting Day Both hands raised in the air to acknowledge that we are all in favor of making the 3rd Thursday of the month our new meeting day. Yes, our next official meeting will be Thursday, September 18th. So get ready, be humble!!! We are coming back bigger and better. Trust us, you don’t want to be the one who missed our first meeting back
from the summer. You really don’t. This next season, we will be inviting more Riverbay heads and bringing more resources to you. Our aim is not to shine, but to amaze you. We know we can’t please everybody all of the time, but BAM!!!! If you come in smiling (which is all we ask), we know you will leave the same way, only more equipped to be the best shareholder you
can be. Our ongoing fundraiser, 21association.com is also looking to Empower other building associations as well. We know how to share and unite and we ask everyone else to do the same. Imagine a community empowered economically allowing families to have the freedom to live life without limits. At our think tank meeting on Fridays at 8:30 p.m.,
shareholders learn how to do just that. For information on all Building 21 Association activities and committees, call or email us at the info. below. We are neighbors and we are family, we will all win by working, sharing and living together. For further correspondence: 21association@gmail.com or call us at: 347-504-1821. —Kevin Lambright
Co-op City folks, keep calling our elected officials and NY DOTs. We are still working on inviting our elected officials, NY DOTs and Bay Plaza Mall developers to a meeting. It appears that the Bay Plaza Mall Developers and DOTs have come up with a plan to dump traffic exiting the Mall, where? In Section 5! Mind you, no meeting with our community on its impact, no meeting with our elected
officials to hear our concerns, no meeting with Bay Plaza Mall Developers and no meeting with NY DOTs. We all should be outraged. We are the largest co-op and NORC in the State of NY. What is it going to take—our lying down in the streets and carrying picket signs? Don’t give up. Keep calling! Keep protesting! Our protest is far from over. Call Commissioner Constance Moran,
212-748-6680, cmoran@dot.nyc.gov; Congressman Eliot L. Engel, 718-7969700, 202-225-2464, fax: 718-7965134, email: www.engel.house.gov; State Senator Ruth Hassell-Thompson, 718-547-8854, fax: 718-515-2718, email: hassellt@senate.state.ny.us; Assemblyman Michael Benedetto, 718-892-2235/718-320-2220, fax: 718-892-0035/718-320-4753, email: benedem@assembly.state.ny.us; City
Councilmember Andy King, 718-6845509/212-788-6873, fax: 718-6845510, email: andy.king@council. nyc.gov. Again, thank you. Remember the old saying, “Where There is Unity, There is Strength.” Enjoy your Labor Day weekend. We can be reached at 718-379-7841 or MLSAH@aol.com. —Sonja Maxwell
A three-week Introduction to Documentary Film workshop will begin for high school students in grades 10-12 on September 30th. Students will learn how to write, direct and shoot their own short films, including pitch projects, select locations and crews, edit and promote their films. Seating is limited and class will be filled on a first come,
Cooperators United of Co-op City
Drammeh Center
first served basis. Cost for this class and registration is $125, email: drammehcenter@gmail.com or write to: Drammeh Institute, P.O. Box 558, Bronx, NY 10475. For those that have written and left their addresses, you will receive a mailing shorty with complete details. Grant Writing Workshop Our next grant writing workshop is
scheduled for Saturday, September 27 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Drammeh Center, 140 DeKruif Place (ground floor). If you are seeking funding for a worthy organization, project or film, the one thing you need to perfect is the art of proposal writing. This 3hour seasonal workshop will cover practical strategies for better writing and explore the principles of phrasing
compelling stories. Receive instruction on how to avoid the pitfalls that can lead to rejection of your proposal or grant, and learn the secrets of grant reviewers’ expectations. Seating will be limited. If you are interested, you may send your name in now to reserve a seat, $50 for members, $60 nonmembers. You may register online. —Elise Edwards
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General Membership Meeting – The first meeting of the season will be on Saturday, September 13th at 4:00 p.m. in Dreiser Center, Room 15. The agenda will include a review of our programs, collection of annual membership dues, update on community and national events, September birthday celebrations with dinner and music. All are welcome. If you are unable to attend this meeting, look to our weekly column for upcoming events. Also, if you wish to join or update your membership, please send a check or money order (DO NOT MAIL CASH) of $15 for a single membership or $25 for families to: African-American Association of Co-op City, P.O. Box 702, Co-op City Station, Bronx, NY 10475. Donations are welcomed. Like us on Facebook: “CoopcityAfricanamericanassoc.” “We Will Not Go Back” Rally The Association members and friends
joined Rev. Al Sharpton, National Action Network, on August 23rd in the caravan over the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge to Staten Island to demand justice for the fatal, illegal chokehold on Mr. Eric Garner by a NYPD police officer. Everyone should protest injustices, and the Association intends to do so whenever it occurs. Our condolences are extended to the Garner family and the Michael Brown family. The Association sponsors the following ongoing programs and encourages your participation. Creative Movement – Saturday dance classes for children, ages 3-7. Register on September 20th, 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room #2. Classes begin 9/27, 9:30 a.m. Call 646-281-4570. Salsa Dance Classes – Saturdays at 10:00 a.m. Discover the joy of adult creative movement to the Latin sounds of Tito Puente, Eddie Palmieri, etc. If
interested, call 718-379-5555. After School Program – The Learning Source for ages 5-12. The children are picked up from school, get homework help, a snack and leave at 6 p.m. The program begins on September 4th in Dreiser Center, Room 15. Registration will continue if space permits. Music Appreciation/Singing Group – Fridays, 7:30 p.m., Dreiser Center, Rm. 15. Sing along with us to sweet soul oldies, R&B, gospel, and popular classics. Class resumes on September 5th. If you would like the “AfricanAmerican Voices” to perform for your event, call Keith, 917-561-6211. Yoga & Pilates Mat Classes – Will resume in September on Tuesdays, 7 p.m., Dreiser Center, Rm. 2. Lose weight, tone and strengthen your muscles with exercises that reduce stress through breathing techniques. Call Meena, 718-671-8364. Belly Dancing Classes – Will
resume in September on Wednesdays, 7 p.m., Dreiser Center, Rm. 2. A fun and healthy way to stay in shape! Call Xonia, 646-301-9438. Evening Line Dancing Classes – Will resume Thursday, September 4th, 7-9 p.m., Dreiser Center, Rm. 2. Dance to Soul, Latin, and Gospel music. Call Cynthia, 917-903-7073. Education Program – Adult education classes at The Institute for Youth (IFY) will resume in September. Call 718-379-5555. The officers of the AfricanAmerican Association have great plans for the upcoming seasons and look forward to seeing you at the September 13th meeting: President: Francine Reva Jones; Vice-President: Deborah Nelson; Secretary: Ebony Rae Lambright; Treasurer: Sandra Mitchell; Assistant Treasurer: Kevin Lambright. —Francine Jones
Here’s the thing, neighbors. We need to get busy, the summer is almost over. Broun Place Townhouse Association wishes everyone a safe and happy Labor Day, but we have to recognize that living here brings responsibilities. Each family is a shareholder, not a tenant. Shareholder means you selected and made an investment in Co-op City. Please keep this in mind. Help the townhouse association work for you, and continue to work on keeping your backyard clean and safe according to Co-op City By-laws. We know it isn’t pleasant to fight for better roadways, nor is it pleasant to pick up garbage strewn by disrespectful people. We appreciate that Riverbay has placed garbage cans at almost every corner, yet people actually throw bags of empty food containers and takeout food in the streets, disgusting! Join your townhouse association, continue to work together to enhance and maintain the quality of life in Broun Place, Co-op City. By the way, the answer to why geese and animals are scavenging is due to the garbage and waste in the streets and puddles. Thank you again to Riverbay Corporation for putting a plan of action together and following through the
monitoring of the sewer back-up problems in Broun Place. Many community activists agree something better will have to be constructed than a cut in the back parkinglot leading into “Killer-Curve.” It only contributes to further traffic jams. Please continue to let the powers that be know we need a real plan to build better ways for shoppers to EXIT the new shopping center and Co-op City. It makes good sense for everyone to make this investment. A ramp/overpass from Bay Plaza to I-95 would be like Bruckner Expressway over Bruckner Blvd. Thank you, neighbors, for your involvement and concern. As you enjoy walking through the Greenway applaud, you are among 15,372 families living and celebrating 45 years of Co-op City. Let’s continue to work on improvements. Please recycle garbage correctly. Call Public Safety, 718-3793050, to enforce our quality of life rules and regulations. Public Safety wants our assistance, “If You See Something, Say Something.” For all the news of Co-op City, read our Co-op City Times. It’s our source for accurate reports on Co-op City. September 25th is our first association meeting this season. A flyer will be
distributed after Labor Day. Broun Place Association begins membership renewals in September. Dues of $12 per household can be placed in the mail slot of Apt. 31B, Apt. 10A or Apt. 22A. Broun Place Executive Officers are President, Mrs. Eva Kindaichi-Lazaar; Vice President, Mrs. Vivian Burrus; Treasurer, Ms. Lillian Richardson;
Secretary, Ms. Grace Emanuel and Ms. Lana Spaulding and Mr. Jesse Seise are our support team. We send good wishes and prayers to all recovering from surgery, illness or injury and hope for the best outcome possible. Have a question or tiding regarding Broun Place, please ask your question and share tidings. —Eva Lazaar
Thanks from the Chairperson of the Section 5 Fun Day. As Chair of Section 5's Fun Day, I would like to thank our sponsors: Apple Bank, Associated Supermarket Section 5, Co-op City American Legion Post 1871; Jade Palace; Macy’s at Bay Plaza; Staples; Assemblyman
Michael Benedetto; Congressman Elliot Engel; and State Senator Ruth HasselThompson. A special thanks to all the building presidents of Section 5 and their volunteers who, without their help, this event would not have been possible. —Linda Werner
Broun Place Townhouse Association
Building 30 A&B Association
Let us know… If you have news you’d like to share with your neighbors, please give us a call at (718) 320-3300, Ext. 3375/6; email: cctimes@riverbaycorp.com or fax (718) 320-2595.
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Prescriptions for Community Growth
Congratulations to Section 5 Building Presidents and cooperators who met on a regular basis to plan a “Fun Day” event for our youth and their families. Reportedly, everyone had a great time and look forward to this being an ongoing community event. A special treat was a performance by young people from “Renaissance” called Music with a Message who reportedly had everyone dancing and signing along with them. My absence for the entire event was due to an invitation to celebrate the adoption of two little girls who learned for the first time who trained their parents that made it possible for them to have a “Forever Home” with loving parents. Another special treat was meeting a three-year old who was an adopted baby girl. In Co-op City, we have young people who were adopted or are being cared for by relatives because they cannot stay home. This Director is a passionate defender of children and their rights over a span of many years. As our community grows, we cannot stop believing in our young people and all the individuals who are making contributions in Co-op City. We should also, as Americans, speak up and out when youth and young adults are harmed by adults regardless of title or position in society. Co-op City is rich with talented adults who are bringing about
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Evelyn Turner
Director’s Viewpoint
change – Tennis, The Building 18 Scholarship Incentive Program has produced “young authors,” Track & Field, Little League baseball and the list goes on. In the very near future, we will have a “waiting list” as this is a wonderful middle-income community that continues to grow. The Road To College Coming soon is the COLLEGE, CAREER & RESOURCE FAIR. When? Saturday, October 4 – Where? – Dreiser Loop Auditorium – Who should attend: Grades 3rd, 4th, 5th 6th - From 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Youth grades 7th to 12th from 12:30 to 6 p.m. Recruiting The Next Generation of Lawyers - A Legal Skit All students will be exposed to two history making moments in our nation to help them see the connection of the fight for equality by Blacks and hopefully inspire them to pursue Law as a career choice: The 1896 Plessy vs. Ferguson (allowing racially segregated facilities including schools.
The 1954 Brown vs. Board of Education case. Real-life lawyers and judges will be debating these cases on stage. The MC for this event is Attorney Andrea N. Chilaka (a college fair volunteer) who received her Juris Doctorate from Fordham University School of Law, a Master of Arts from John Jay College of Criminal Justice and a Bachelor of Arts cum laude from Temple University. Cooperators who are lawyers or judgers who wish to assist with this new initiative should contact me. Finding Money For College: We are planning to have the “Scholarship Lady” return and we are adding new resources to the handout for students planning for college or already in college. Fifty colleges have been invited and confirmations are coming in. We will also have Career & Job opportunities available. A new resource will be a representative from “LINKEDIN” to discuss the many uses of this technology. WISH LIST: We need contributions for the AM raffle for the 529 College Saving Plan. We also need “Tablets” for the PM raffle. Please call for further information. Volunteers are welcome. Youth Committee: We are having our first meeting in September and thereafter will be sharing our mission and goals for the next year. We will also
Evangelical Church or Co-op City - UMC Open Doors, Open Hearts and Open Minds
be discussing the former Bingo Hall slated to be our next Youth Enrichment Center. (See Riverbay Fund update on page 4) Thanks to a wonderful group of cooperators for submitting your names. Upcoming September Board Meeting An Open Board meeting is being planned for September and you are invited to attend. We have many issues to discuss and your input is valued. Please know that this Director is PROUNION and will stand tall with other Board members who are not willing to chance bringing in unskilled laborers who work hard without benefits. New Mall & Traffic The new mall is beautiful and convenient. Traffic is a problem that was addressed by management in a letter to Senator Ruth Hassell-Thompson many months ago before completion. Our Assemblyman has also been involved with this issue. My experience is that drivers were very patient in leaving the mall. Our community will never be the same and I am hopeful that as time passes, other exit routes will be created. I would suggest that we all be careful when crossing streets as unfortunately we have reckless and impatient drivers. “The cure for crime is not in the electric chair, but in the highchair.” Please contact me at: Evelyn M. Turner, 917-324-1033 or eturner@ riverbaycorp.com.
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. Sunday Services – The first Sunday of the month is a bilingual service with communion at 10 a.m. English Service at 9 a.m. and the Spanish Service at 11:30 a.m. We also have a children’s service during the English & Spanish services. Sunday School For Children: Every Sunday at 9:15 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Classes are for 3 yrs. – 12 yrs. The curriculum being used will be The Super Book. Prayer Night (English) & Prayer Morning (Spanish): The Lord said, “Whenever two or more are gathered in my name, I am in the midst of them.” Matthew 18:20. We will be having a prayer night on Tuesday evenings at 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in the church building. Come and bring your prayer needs so we can pray together. Also on Thursday mornings at 10:30 a.m., there is prayer till 11:15 a.m. in Spanish. Women’s Fellowship: Meets the first Saturday of the month at 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Men’s Fellowship: Meets the last Saturday of the month at 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Crescendo Christian Music School:
Learn piano, guitar, violin, percussion, flute, voice and theory. Contact Maestro Frank Colon at (917) 7533644. The school will be open from Monday – Friday, 2 p.m. – 8 p.m. Private and group lessons are available. All ages are welcome. Registration is free and rates are affordable. The Music School will have a piano recital on September 14th at 5 p.m., followed by a Homecoming Banquet. The cost is $20/adult and $10/child, w/proceeds going to the music school. Two-day trip Lancaster, Pa. to see Joy to the World: November 21 & 22. Also included is shopping at Rockville Square Mall & Bird in Hand Farmers Market, Nat’l. Christmas Center + dinner, breakfast, hotel & transportation. Call Barbara at (347) 603-7473. Cost is $240 per person double occupancy,
triple occupancy is $232/person, single occupancy is $297 & children 12 or under is $169 and must have 2 adults in the same room. Seats are going fast so get your reservations & deposits/payments in quickly. Remember, this is first come first serve. Movie Night: On September 12th will be the Movie “God is NOT Dead” starring Kevin Sorbo. Movie will start at 7 p.m. Flea Market: September 13. Mark your calendars to shop at our flea market with all kinds of goodies. If you are interested in being a vendor, please call Pauline at 718 320-1552 (mornings, 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. or evenings, 5 p.m. & 8 p.m.) or Priscilla (347) 987-8219 (If no answer, leave a message) and we will gladly send you an application. —Rev. Dr. Milca C. Plaud
“BECAUSE WE’RE HAPPY” for the success of the FUN DAY and our participation in a day of recognition for Section 5. To see our neighbors gathering from all 10 buildings was a wonderful sight. Also watching so many people that volunteered from these various buildings who took their own time to make sure this first day of celebrated fun was going to be fun for all was something special to see, especially for them to be in their green and yellow shirts. Nothing like volunteering to make your heart feel better.
Try it just one time and you might find that you like it. There will be many such opportunities to help your association to try it. How about the outstanding entertainment which was a joy to see and hear. The DJ had us all remembering how fun it is to hear good music. What about the great weather we had as we listened to those fantastic singers that took the stage? Did you happen to see the dancers that showed us we can all bounce to the beat and be aware that you too can join
these groups that are right here in our community? The kids were thrilled to be given an opportunity to compete in the many games available and win an award doing so. Riverybay supplied the tables, chairs and a charcoal grill. Community stores gave freely; the hot dogs, bottled water, popcorn, and cotton candy which were given free to everyone. The children received school supplies after participating in a race and given a ticket to collect them. Yes, awards were given to them as
well for winning those races for all ages. As most children passed by our table, we gave cookies, watermelon, puzzles, and jump ropes, also a display of crochet products showing off the skills of our crochet and knitting group, looking for new members It was just a really special day which we should look forward to for next year because it is a day which belongs to all of Section 5 and we want you all to join in the fun. —Marilyn McDaniel
Building 31 Association
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Co-op City Times / August 30, 2014 Defensive driving course resumes in September The Black Forum defensive driving course will resume on Saturday, September 13, in Rm. 1, Dreiser Community Center, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Stay tuned for details. Golden Corral/Harrah’s Casino Join us at Golden Corral eatery and Harrah’s Casino on Saturday, October 11. Cost: $70 per person. Call now for reservations, (718) 320-0033, (917) 209-5334 or (718) 320-8035. End of Summer Soul Jam & Dance The Black Forum, in association with Bronx Most Wanted Entertainment, is sponsoring an End of Summer Soul Jam & Dance on Saturday, Sept. 6 in the Dreiser Auditorium, 9 p.m. – 2 a.m., featuring Horace Brown, Christopher
Greetings to all of our Post members who are homebound and recovering from various medical operations. We wish you a speedy recovery. Happy birthday to all of our members who will be celebrating their birthday in April. Our Post is always looking for new members to join, so if you are a VETERAN from any branch of the military, stop by and join our Post. Bring your DD-214 with you. Post 1871 is located in Section #5 in the Community Center, in 135 Einstein Loop, Room 41. Our office telephone number is (718) 320-8165,and our e-mail address is post1871@optimum .net. CONGRATULATIONS to all of our newly elected Post members: Post
We had our first Section Five Association Fun Day, August 23rd. There were many activities and giveaways for the children. Food and snacks were plentiful and the entertainment was on the mark because it encompassed everyone. We got a chance to see old friends from other buildings who we may not have seen in a while. Altogether, it was a "fun day" for those who attended. It was our first time hosting this kind of venue and we looked forward to our neighbors stopping by the association table and get-
In the Name of God, the Beneficent, the Merciful… PLEASE NOTE - Due to Daylight Saving time, prayer services will be held at 1:00 p.m., instead of noon. The Islamic Cultural Center of North America is honored to be one of the organizations providing religious services for the residents of Co-op City. This also gives us an opportunity to correct rampant misconceptions about Islam and Muslims. These misconceptions are mainly a result of criminally misguided actions of a very small
Black Forum
Williams, Hi-Five, Soul for Real and Intro; Special Guest Will Traxx. Appearances by Dr. Bob Lee and DJ Chuck Chillout. Special Guest Host: Jay Dixon. Doors open at 8 p.m. Special ticket offer, $35, for Co-op City residents for 1 week only. Tickets available, Rm. 20, Dreiser Center, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekdays, beginning Tuesday, Aug. 12 to Saturday, Aug. 16 (12 – 4 p.m.), and Tuesday & Wednesday, Aug. 19 & 20. Call (718) 320-8035 and (718) 924-9317. Volunteers needed The Black Forum is looking for volunteers to help out 2 days a week at the food pantry from 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. You choose the days. Training will take place on Thursday only. If you are interested, please call
(718) 320-8035. Food distribution sites added Starting on Thursday, Aug. 7 and continuing each Thursday after that, residents of Buildings 27, 28, 29, 32 and 33 must pick up food at the New Vision Church, 115 Einstein Loop, 11 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. every Thursday. Residents of Building 26, 30, 31, 34 and 35 should go to the Evangelical Church, 2350 Palmer Avenue, 11 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. starting Aug. 7. For information, please call (718) 320-8035. Emergency Food Program We are open on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m., Room 20 in the Dreiser Center. Also, due to budget constraints and shortage of available
American Legion Post 1871
Commander Jerome Rice, Vice Commander John Covington, Finance Officer William Gordon, Adjutant Toba LaCrown, Service Officer Silas J. Stanford, Chaplin Norman Thomas, and Sgt.-of-Arms Kenneth E. Nelson. Know that we had a great summer. All of our meetings will start up again in September. Executive meetings will remain in effect, and until further notice, the meetings will take place on the first Wednesday of the month at 3:00 p.m. sharp and the GENERAL meetings will take place on the 3rd Saturday of the month at 11 a.m. sharp, so if you happen to see another Post member, remind him/or her about the meetings. Know that we have a new VA Commissioner by the name of Lorre
Sutton who happens to be a female. Sutton served in Iraq, Kuwait and other places during the Gulf War. She held the rank of Brigadier General and she retired at the age of 55. We wish her well in her new position. How many of you know about the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier? Do you know how many steps the guard will take during his walk across the Tomb of the Unknown and why? The guard will take 21 steps; it eludes to the twenty gun salute which is the highest honor given to military or foreign dignitary. Do you know how long the guard hesitates after his about face to begin his return walk and why? A: He will take 21 seconds. Do you know why his gloves are wet? A: His gloves are wet to prevent him losing the grip
Building 34 Association
ting acquainted. Not as many as we would have hoped for came by, but we were really glad to see and meet the ones who did. We really owe a debt of gratitude to all the volunteers who came out and set up tables, registered children for events, served food, helped clean up, and so many other functions, trying to ensure the day was a success. It was a long day, but rewarding, and I am hoping that we can make this an annual event. Next time, maybe you will come out and join us.
At the end of September, we will once again begin having our association meetings. For the people we met at the fun day, we are looking forward to you attending. We also want more of all of our neighbors to attend. We expect to have an interesting and productive year, but we need greater involvement from you to make it work well. Details and the exact date will be announced shortly. This is Labor Day weekend, officially the last weekend of the summer. I feel that we had very little summer because
Co-op City Mosque
extremist fringe of Muslims who are provided endless media coverage. These extremists are a minute fraction of over one and a half billion Muslims worldwide. Co-op City Mosque is open to all residents for prayer services and fellowship. We are more than happy to answer questions about our religion, culture and Muslims, in general. The following statements explain our view of unity and common destiny with people of all diverse faiths. The first statement is from the Holy Quran,
and second one is from Prophet Muhammad. "Those who believe (in the Qur'an), and those who follow the Jewish (scriptures), and the Christians and the Sabians,- any who believe in God and the Last Day, and work righteousness, shall have their reward with their Lord; on them shall be no fear, nor shall they grieve." Holy Quran, Chapter 2, Verse 62. "What actions are most excellent? To gladden the heart of human beings, to feed the hungry, to help the afflicted, to lighten the sorrow of the sorrowful,
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. Please also have your current photo ID such as a non or driver’s license or any photo ID card with proof of address. You will then be issued a card in order to pick up food in the future. We Need You - Join Us Today Membership is $5 per year/person. Call (718) 320-8035 or write to Black Forum, P.O. Box 563, Bronx, NY 10475; email: coopcityblackforum @gmail.com. Help us keep independent community organizations alive in Co-op City. Everyone is encouraged to join. Call or visit us, Room 20 in the Dreiser Community Center. —Tony Illis
on his rifle. Does the guard carry his rifle on the same shoulder all the time? A: The soldier marches with the rifle on the shoulder away from the tomb. After his march across the path, he executes an about face and moves the rifle to the outside shoulder. Please remember, if you can’t make any meeting, PLEASE give the Post a call. If you would like to purchase a new cap or any other American Legion item, see the Finance Officer. PRAYER is the world's greatest wireless connection. The shinbone is a device for finding furniture in a dark room. This information was provided by the Post information officer. —Richard I. Lawson, Jr.
of the cool weather. Some would argue that the weather was just fine. Whichever side of the coin you are on, here is hoping that you will have a happy and safe holiday. The children are returning to school and whether you are a parent or not, let's keep an eye out for them because it does take a village to raise a child. To our folks who have been under the weather, get well soon. Happy birthday to you, August and September Virgos. —LaVerne Floyd
and to remove the sufferings of the injured," said Prophet Muhammad, Peace Be Upon Him, in the book of Bukhari. Co-op City Mosque continues to hold its Friday Congregational Prayer at 177 Dreiser Loop, Room 9, from 1:00-2:00 p.m. Please feel free to join us. For more information, please contact us at: 718-829-2323 or info@ islamicculturalcenter.org, or view our website: www.islamicculturalcenter.org. Peace be unto you, —Sheik Moussa Drammeh
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20 The Board of Directors agreed to revisit the possibility of a bulk offer with Cablevision. The time has come to negotiate a better bulk offer agreement. I am glad they considered my suggestion that the offer include Showtime or HBO. Additionally, I would like to see the Basic Package include more popular channels like those included in the Value Package. The voting process needs to be monitored properly ensuring the shareholder of record is voting for the bulk agreement. Shareholders complained about having any agreement included on their carrying charge statement so hopefully we can find a way to have payments billed separately. Going forward, once our contract with them has elapsed, we can grant the cable company nonexclusive rights to provide services to us, allowing Riverbay Corporation to promote other cable providers. If you missed Section 5’s Fun Day, you missed a fantastic opportunity to mix and mingle with your neighbors. The organizers did a great job. Watching the youth races was awesome and exciting. The face painters were
Negotiating a better cable agreement
Members of National Council of Negro Women, Inc. (NCNW) Co-op City Section and friends have returned from their trip to London and Paris with many happy memories! Our Community Health Fair is schedule for September 20 from 1 p.m.4 p.m. Free mammography screenings for eligible women 40 & older who have not had a mammogram in the past year. Free for uninsured. All insurance plans are accepted. An appointment is necessary, please call: 1-800-564-6868. There will be many vendors present. This committee welcomes new members. Registration for our Saturday Educational Program will be on Sat., Sept.
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Leslie Peterson
Director’s Viewpoint
terrific and games from New York City Parks and Recreation had a variety of activities for everyone. It is always a plus and a treat for parents to be able to have a fun day with their children and also be treated to free refreshments (franks, popcorn, cotton candy and snow cones). DJ Smooth played tunes for the young, old and in between. I give kudos to the DJ for incorporating selections that celebrated the diversity of our community through music. Ms. Ellie’s line dancers did their thing and the crowd joined the fun. It was especially great to see the performance of the youth group Music With A Message (Renaissance Youth Group). They sang various genres of music, including a self-composed song titled, “Pull Your Pants Up.” The young dancers with them interpreting
the songs were amazing. Congratulations again to the presidents of Section Five (5) and the volunteers who put together a fantastic day for their fellow shareholders. It is a lot of work, but well worth the smiles on the faces. As a member of the IT and Budget Committees, I have suggested we seriously seek to accept electronic fund transfers so carrying charges are processed expeditiously and access to funds is promptly received and credited to Riverbay. There are many things to consider, but I am optimistic it will be accomplished. People have come to me and expressed their concern about the dogs in our community. Some have told me what they’ve seen, what they’ve taken pictures of and some have complained about constant barking, but when I ask did you call Public Safety, the answer is always a resounding NO. Dogs being walked in the grass, call; dogs constantly barking, call; unleashed dogs, call. Those with pets must be responsible and follow the rules and guidelines of Co-op City, as well as
New York City. To co-exist, we must do it with respect for each other and the quality of life we want in Co-op City. Please be vigilant and contact your local politicians and let them know your concerns about the traffic and pedestrian crossing hazards at the mall in Bay Plaza. With the new health care initiative, many people not previously covered now have health care insurance. Don’t know what to ask when you go to the doctor, just want some information on certain topics? The National Council of Negro Women is gearing up for the Community Health Fair that will be held September 20, from 1-4:00 p.m. at Dreiser Community Center. Taking care of your health, regardless of your age, is one of the best things you can do for yourself and your family. I am always interested in hearing your thoughts on various issues. You can contact me by letter, telephone or email. I can be reached by mail at: Leslie Peterson, Riverbay Board Director, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475, telephone @ 718-320-1370 or by e-mail at lpeterson@riverbay corp.com or daddpeterson@aol.com.
be on Sun., Sept. 14, at 3 p.m. in Room #11, Dreiser Community Center. We gladly welcome new members and
visitors! A safe holiday weekend to all. —Eleanor Donnley
NCNW
20, from 10 a.m.-12 p.m., continuing each Saturday as space allows. Classes are for children in grades 3-6 and they receive small group instructions in Math and Reading from certified teachers. Classes begin Sat., Oct. 4, from 9 a.m.1 p.m. Fee for total year is $250, includes non-refundable Registration fee: $25. All fees are to be paid by December 27. As we look forward to another year in NCNW, all members are asked to consider which committee you would like to serve as a working member. Since we are a service organization, we need all hands aboard. The committees will be listed and explained next week. Our next Membership Meeting will
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In Memoriam Alice De Jean
October 22, 1928—August 25, 2014
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Alice DeJean on Monday, August 25, 2014. Alice was a long time cooperator of Co-op City. She was a faithful member of St. Michael’s Church. She was also a member of numerous community and civic organizations. She leaves to mourn her loss two daughters, one son-in-law, eight grandchildren, fifteen greatgrandchildren, and one great great-grandson. Please join us in keeping the family in your thoughts and prayers.
Credit Card Fraud and Identity Theft
Credit Card Fraud and Identity Theft are growing criminal enterprises and we need to do everything we can to prevent becoming a victim. The Director of Security for Capital One Bank suggests the following tip to help detect if your credit card(s) are compromised: When paying with a credit or debit card, never round the final amount up to a round number. For instance, if the bill at the restaurant is $36.75 and you want to leave a $7.00 tip, don't make the tip $7.25 so that the bill is an even $44.00. Leave the $7.00 tip and let the final amount be $43.75. Do this whenever you pay with a credit card. When you receive your credit card statement, review the amounts, paying particular attention to any amount that is for an exact dollar figure, $44.00, $50.00, $100.00, etc. These amounts will raise a red flag for you to check further to determine if someone has made unauthorized charge with your credit card. This is just another way to maintain control of your accounts and identity. Please tell your family and friends and remember to shred all financial documents before throwing them in the trash.
Riverbay Labor Day Closing Monday, September 1 and Co-op City Times deadline notice
Riverbay’s administrative offices will be closed on Monday, September 1st in observance of Labor Day. Because of the holiday shortened work week, Directors’ viewpoints and community organizations’ articles must be received by 9 a.m. on Tuesday, September 2nd. Material submitted after this time will not be considered for publication in the Saturday, September 6, 2014 issues of the Co-op City Times. Material for publication may be emailed to cctimes@riverbaycorp.com; faxed to (718) 3202595 or slipped under the office door at 2049 Bartow Avenue, Rm. 21. Although the administrative offices will be closed on Monday, Sept. 1, shareholders may contact Riverbay at (718) 320-3300 and follow the prompts for emergency maintenance, and the Co-op City Public Safety Department at (718) 671-3050, and 9-1-1 with emergencies. We wish our readers a happy Labor Day.
Co-op City Democratic Club
We are ecstatic to announce the winners of our first club raffle. The first prize winner is Ms. Joyce Wilson, second prize is Ms. Vivian and third prize is Mr. Niles Flanders. Congratulations to all and we hope your prizes will help you enjoy your summer a little better. We wish you all the best. Our next club meeting will be held on Wednesday, September 3rd in Room 28 of the Bartow Community Center at 6:00 p.m. We urge all inspectors to be present
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since it’s the last meeting prior to the Primary. Chairman Carl Heastie on the Bronx Democratic County Committee is inviting us to their annual community bbq. The event will be held from 12 to 4 p.m. at Blondell Avenue between Eastchester Rd. and Chesbrough St. Should you have any questions, please call (347) 281-9759. Hope to see you there. Stay safe, and continue to have a wonderful summer. —Shirley Saunders
Notice of Geese Repellent Application In Your Area
Please be advised that application of geese repellent will take place around Buildings 27, 31, 33, 34 and 35 on Tuesday, September 2, weather permitting. While there is no negative health conditions related to this geese repellent, there may be a lingering odor for up to 24 hours. We use this product as a means of controlling the geese waste which is both unsightly and poses a far greater health risk to cooperators. This product will not harm the geese. Thank you for understanding. —Riverbay Management
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Coalition of African American Churches and Community Organizations
The Coalition’s next general membership meeting will be held on Wednesday, September 10, at 12 p.m., 177 Dreiser Community Center, Room 15. We will be hosting our 19th annual Friends and Family Day event on Sunday, October 19th, 3 p.m., 177 Dreiser Community Center, Auditorium A and B. There will be games with prizes for the children. There will be vendors which we hope that you will consider purchasing items from, and last but not least, refreshments will be served. So come out and support the many organizations that make up the
Coalition. Please inform the Coalition of any suggestions that you may have. Mrs. Joan Murrell is the President of the Coalition. Phone number: (718) 3793494. The Coalition is a non-profit organization dedicating to maintaining and improving the quality of life of cooperators while providing educational and culturally enriching programs for the community. We also act as one voice for all Coalition members where there are issues of common concern and human rights. We also sponsor Friends &
On Sunday, September 14th, at the Main Stage on the Section 1 Greenway, From the Warfront to the Homefront Foundation will present to the Co-op City and for that matter, the entire Bronx community, a MEMORIAL AND REMEMBRANCE service for the victims of the September 11th, 2001 terrorist attacks on New York, Washington and Pennsylvania that left nearly 3,000 American and World citizens murdered. This very solemn program will run
from 5:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. and will feature music, poems, a candle lighting tribute and lastly, but most importantly, we will read the names of the more than 240 Bronx residents who died on that very HORRIFIC and dark day. We are asking volunteers to come and help us read the names of the victims, and you will be limited to 10 names per reader. As the names are being read, EVERYONE is welcomed to come to the front of the stage and help us light the more than 240 candles that will burn for
ATTENTION: The RETIREES General Meetings will resume on Wednesday, September 3, at 1:30 p.m. in the Dreiser Auditorium. We look forward to seeing you. TRAVEL EVENTS: *Sept. 20-27, (8 days/7 nights) California Coastal Cruise on the Princess. Contacts: Claudette D., 718379-4784/Beverly J., 718- 379-0377. ▪ Thurs., Oct. 9. It pays to play at the exciting SANDS CASINO. The Casino rebate is $20 slot play/$5 food voucher. Just steps away from the casino floor are The Outlets at SANDS, Where Fashion meets Fabulous. Following your stay at the Sands Casino, enjoy a finger-lickin’ Soul-food dinner while listening in a really cool atmosphere to a live Jazz and Blues show at the famous restaurant called WARMDADDY’S in
Family Day celebrations, and Kwanzaa free for the community. Members of the Coalition include the following: African-American Association; Co-op City Baptist Church; Retirees of Dreiser Loop; Harriet Tubman Independent Democratic Club; NAACP, Co-op City Branch; St. Joseph’s Episcopal Church and Zodiacs Track Club. Please support our efforts by sending us a tax deductible contribution made payable to Coalition of AfricanAmerican Churches and Community Development of Co-op City, Inc., P.O. Box 619, Bronx, NY 10475. Churches
Retirees of Dreiser Loop
Philly. The price is $90. (Meet/depart: 8:00 a.m./8:30 a.m.). SOLD OUT! Wait list only. Contacts: Serita G., 347-5645722/Barbara W., 718-320-0500. THEATRE COMMITTEE: (prices include transportation/Dreiser Loop): ▪ Wed., Sept. 10, 11:15 a.m. Matinee luncheon & show, The Wizard of Oz at the Westchester Broadway Theatre. Price: $65. SOLD OUT! NOTE: Tickets now available for pick-up. Meet/depart: 10:00 a.m./10:15 a.m. Contact: Eleanor B., 718-324-7847. SHOWS AT THE WORLD FAMOUS APOLLO THEATRE ▪ (1) Sat., Nov. 8th, 8 p.m. (Price: $63) presents Irvin Mayfield, Jr. and the New Orleans Jazz Orchestra featuring Aaron Neville. ▪ (2) Sat., Dec. 13th, 3 p.m. (Price: $63) presents a twist on a seasonal
model, NUTCRACKER SUITE. Hear Duke Ellington’s Jazz interpretation of the original Tchaikovsky composition under the musical direction of David Berger Jazz Orchestra, featuring Norm Lewis, Priscilla Baskerville, Jason Samuels Smith, and students from the Dance Theatre of Harlem. Contact: Paisley H. at 718-671-8637. GOOD AND WELFARE Members and friends, as you rest and heal, know that you are thought of warmly. Contact: Elinor Gordon, Chair, at 718-379-8755, regarding illnesses and bereavements. BRIDGE CLASSES The 2014-2015 Bridge Classes will resume on Friday, September 12th. The classes will be held in the RETIREES Dreiser Loop Clubroom 19. The class times are: Beginners and
From the Warfront to the Homefront
every soul lost that day. Invitations are being sent out to Mayor Bill DeBlasio, Public Advocate Letitia James, Councilman Andy King, Assemblyman Michael Benedetto, State Senator Ruth Hassell-Thompson and Congressman Eliot Engel to give some brief statements about this day. We are also inviting EVERY member of the Riverbay Board of Directors, Community Board 10, all of Co-op City's religious organizations, social and community organizations, civic
and organizations that desire to join the Coalition may apply for membership by either writing or calling (718) 379-3494 or (718) 671-5957 for a membership application, which should be returned with a letter on your church/organization’s letterhead and signed by the Minister/President. Read Coalition’s weekly column for information about events and issues. Remember, the Coalition’s Motto is, “Coming together is the Beginning, Keeping together is Progress and Working together is Success.” —Harman T. Leacock
the (Advanced) Beginners from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; the Intermediate class from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Learn how to play BRIDGE, it keeps your mind alert. Call Alvin Lisle, the Master teacher, at 718-671-8852, to pre-register for one of the classes indicated. RECAP: We require your name, telephone number and your deposit/ payment (Check payable to RETIREES of Dreiser Loop) to reserve your seat when signing up for shows/trips. Committee members will be available in Dreiser clubroom 19 (718-379-0377) on Mondays and/or Thurs. approximately from 3–5 p.m. “Every morning we wake up we are born again, what we do today is what matters most. Yesterday is but today's memory, but tomorrow is today's dream.” —Claudette Davis
groups, our local fire house, the 45th Precinct and Community Council, merchants and ANYONE else I might have left out to join with us on this very special and solemn evening. If you want to bring a candle and/or flashlight, you are more than welcomed, though this is not necessary, and if you need to, please bring a chair. For further information, please contact Mark Bruh at (646) 359-7723 or you can email me at Mark.bruh@gmail.com. —Mark P. Bruh
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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 a.m. or 11 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 annointed singing and preaching,
and a general atmosphere of Christian love and friendly hospitality. We also invite the youth of our community to attend our Sunday morning services, which are designed to meet the special needs of our young people. Parents, please send your children to learn of the Lord Jesus. Prayer Service takes place every Wednesday evening from 7:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., followed by Bible Teaching
from 8 to 9 p.m. Be with us to learn the truth from the Word of God. List of Events Come join New Vision's "Partners in Reading Program" every Sunday afternoon from 1:15 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. Students in Grades 1 through 8 discover the joy of reading while exploring and improving their literacy levels through small groups and reading partners. Parents, we encourage you to bring your
children to benefit from this free program, taught by trained professionals. Registration is ongoing. You could contact the church at the number listed below. The Church of the New Vision is located at 115 Einstein, Bronx, NY 10475; Telephone: (718) 671·8746 or (718) 320·0409. Our mailing address is: P.O. Box 753037, Bronx, NY 10475. Please visit our website at www.churchofnewvision.com. —Carole Haque
On behalf of our Pastor, Reverend Dr. Calvin E. Owens, and our church family, welcome to Community Protestant Church, a church of love and understanding, located at 1659 East Gun Hill Road, Bronx, NY 10469; telephone: (718) 8629172. Summer Church Schedule (DressDown Attire, July 13 – September 7) Adult Sunday School - 9:00 a.m. Worship Service - 10:00 a.m. Communion Service - Every first and third Sundays Prayer Meeting and Bible Study – Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. The following programs are at the Church’s Annex: 2053 Asch Loop North (Co-op City) Morning Prayer Services - Tuesday, 6:00– 8:00 a.m., and 9:00-11:00 a.m. Neighborhood Bible Study - Thursday at 10:00 a.m.
Extension of Prayer and Worship Service – Every first, second and third Fridays at 7:00 p.m. Other Scheduled Events Sunday School at Community Protestant Church begins Sunday, September 14th at 9:00 a.m. We are excited about starting a new Sunday School year. Sunday School is really a part of our history, and because someone cared and was concerned enough, many of us benefitted and know its value. In Sunday School, in a nurturing Christian education environment, an opportunity is provided for children to learn about the Bible, to grow in grace, to show love and respect for one another and to live more abundant lives. [Jesus came that we might have life and have it more abundantly. (John 10:10)] Children attending Sunday School are served breakfast after classes are over. We encourage you to bring your
child, children or grandchildren to Sunday School and we look forward to seeing you. Sunday, September 14th at the 11 a.m. Worship Service – Please join us for our Annual Celebration of the Hospitality Ministry’s Anniversary. Theme: “Let Love Be Without Dissimulation.” Our Guest Preacher will be Bishop Mary Freeman, Pastor, Emmanuel Church of God, New York City. Saturday, October 18th, 9:00 p.m. 2:00 a.m. – Enjoy a great evening of entertainment at the South Carolina Committee’s Annual Dance in Dreiser Auditorium, Co-op City. Music by DJ Jimmy Pressley. Ticket: $25 in advance (no tickets sold at door) available by calling (718) 379-8514, (718) 671-5493, (718) 671-0231. The Women’s Guild invites you to join us on our Christmas/New Year
Extravaganza, December 22, 2015 – January 3, 2016. A fantastic 12-night Southern Caribbean Cruise aboard the magnificent Queen Mary 2, departing from Red Hook in Brooklyn, NY. Ports of call: St. Thomas, Charlotte Amalie; St. Kitts, Basseterre; St. Lucia, Castries; St. Maarten, Phillipsburg; Tortola, Road Town. Promotional Sale Extended – For those who book between the 19th of August and the l9th of September, $200 on board credit per cabin for Balcony and Oceanview cabins. To make a reservation or for additional information about the cruise, please call (718) 320-1435, (718) 671-5961 or (718) 320-8576. The doors of Community Protestant Church are open to all to worship and fellowship with Christian believers of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. You are cordially invited to come in, join in and receive your blessing. —Evan G. Mitchell
Fr. Taylor and the congregation of St. Joseph's cordially invite you to worship with us in Co-op City at 155 Dreiser Loop, lower level. All are welcome. Weekly Schedule: Sunday service with Holy Communion and Sunday School are both at 9 a.m. Every 4th Sunday, our children participate in the reading of the lessons and every 5th Sunday, our young adults assist in the service. Bible study is held each Wednesday at 7 p.m. Choir rehearsal is on Thursday at 7 p.m. The (ECW) Episcopal Church Women meet immediately after service on the 1st Sunday of each month. Membership is open to all women of the church and dues are $2 per month. P.S. Summer Break: The Sunday School, ECW, Choir and the Bible Study Group will be on summer break until the end of August. We look forward to welcoming everyone at 9:00 a.m. on Sunday, August 31, when we will celebrate The Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost. Fundraising Events: • The trip to Toronto, Canada, leaves today for the weekend returning on
Monday night. May the Lord guide and protect you! • St. Joseph’s Boutique will open again on October 6 and 7 in front of the church. Lots of items will be on sale! • Get ready for an 8-day cruise on the Carnival Splendor, leaving out of New York on August 12, 2015: Grand Turk, Half Moon Cay, The Bahamas and Nassau, with fun days at sea. Ocean view cabins start at $1,297 and inside cabins start at $1,217, depending on how many persons per cabin. Flyers with more information, including a suggested payment plan, are available. Outreach Program: We continue to collect non-perishable food for the feeding program at Grace Episcopal Church in West Farms. Please remember to donate. For additional information on the above, please call the church at 718320-0844, or visit our website: http://www.stjosephsepcbronx.org. “Singing aloud a song of thanksgiving* and recounting all your wonderful deeds." (Psalm 26:7) —M. Chambers
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Greater Love Cathedral United Baptist Church
“Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in Your sight, O LORD, my strength and my Redeemer.” Psalms 19:14 Spiritual Food for Thought: You might think that when you talk about others in a poor light that you are just sharing your thoughts and feelings, but this is nothing more than idle chatter and gossip that will open a door for you to be cursed, instead of blessed, for the curses that are sent out by the words of your mouth will only come back to yourself. It is true that you will be held accountable for every idle word you speak (Matthew 12:36). You can enter a new season that will bring you closer to Jesus, but this one thing needs to be done away with by making better choices. You will be glad you chose to watch the words of your mouth. At Greater Love Baptist Church, we believe that when you change your attitude, you can change your altitude. Our vision is to change hearts, change minds
and change lives by the Word of God so that we are transformed by a renewed mind; one step and one day at a time. On behalf of the Presiding Elder, B. Landrum, Pastor C. Landrum, and the Greater Love family, we welcome and encourage you to fellowship with us. We are a teaching, preaching, tithing, faith and Bible way ministry conveniently located at 900 Co-op City Blvd. (Bldg. 2A), on the ground level, Bronx, N.Y., 10475; main entrance - red buzzer. Doors open at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday. Free parking is available in Garage #1 on Darrow Place. Church phone: 347-920-5607. Save the Date: Back To School Prayer – Saturday, September 13 – 1:00 p.m. Last Call The Greater Love Women’s Fellowship will host their 1st Women’s Retreat (women 18+), Sept. 26th – Sept. 28th (3 days/2 nights). Theme: "Victory in Every
Season (Lord, Don't Do It Without Me)." Eddy’s Farm Retreat & Conference Center, Sparrowbush, NY. $25 cash only deposit due now! Space is limited. Please call the church & leave your name & number for more information. HAVE A SAFE AND JOYFUL LABOR DAY! Weekly Schedule Sunday Bible Study: 3 p.m. (sharp) to 3:45 p.m. Sunday Afternoon Praise & Worship: 3:45 p.m. Holy Communion – First Sunday Tuesday Evening Prayer: 7:00 p.m. Training for Service - A Survey of the Bible: Thursday Eve** Resumes 9/4 New Members Class: Saturday, Sept. 20th, 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Family Nite/Youth Nite Blessing/Dedication of Children Food Pantry Peace & blessings! —Pastor Carol Landrum
Rev. Dr. Sheldon E. Williams and the Co-op City Baptist Church invite you to join us tomorrow at 9:00 a.m. for worship service. During the summer, we will have one worship service at 9:00 a.m. Summer hours will remain in effect through Sunday, September 14. We invite you to worship, study, and pray with us. The Co-op City Baptist Church is located at 135 Einstein Loop, Room 50. Our telephone number is 718-320-3774; visit us on the web at www.coopcitybaptistchurch.org. Mid-week worship service and Wednesday Bible study classes and Prayer service are suspended for the summer. Friday evening Prayer Service is also suspended for the summer and will resume on Friday, September 12. You are invited to join us on Sunday, September 14 for Family and Friends Day. Please join us for this joyous occasion. The Co-op City Intergenerational Outreach Center, Inc. (CCIOC) is pleased to announce that they will hold their First Community Awards Ceremony at Eastwood Manor in the Bronx on Friday, October 17. Tickets are $75, and will be available beginning July 6. The CCIOC is also preparing a souvenir journal and ask that you submit ads. Ad submissions, including photos and payments, are due by no later than September 16. For reservations or additional information, call 718-671-1861 or 718-671-8449. The Co-op City Baptist Church exists to glorify God and to establish a living community of people who follow the teachings of Jesus the Christ through worship, prayer, Bible study and fellowship. We seek to meet the spiritual and physical needs of the church through ministry. —Hattie L. Lucas
Rev. Dr. Gladys R. Little, Apostle, and Pastor & Evangelist Vernon Little greet everyone in the name of Jesus, that name which is above every name. We want you to know that you are welcome in this house of the Lord! It is His house by ownership, it is our house by stewardship, and it can be your house by membership; so come on in and join with us. May God bless you in this house! If you seek wise counsel, you multiply your chances for sound decisions. Let’s look at Scripture to support this. Proverbs 15:16-23 says: 16 Better is a little with the fear of the Lord, than great treasure with trouble. 17 Better is a dinner of herbs where love is, than a fatted calf with hatred. 18 A wrathful man stirs up strife, but he who is slow to anger allays contention. 19 The way of the lazy man is like a hedge of thorns, but the way of the upright is a highway. 20 A wise son makes a father glad, but a foolish man despises his mother.
21 Folly is joy to him who is destitute of discernment, but a man of understanding walks uprightly. 22 Without counsel, plans go awry, but in the multitude of counselors they are established. 23 A man has joy by the answer of his mouth, and a word spoken in due season, how good it is! Invitations: Our Sweet Hour of Prayer will be today at 3 p.m. Sunday School is tomorrow at 10 a.m. Our Sunday Morning Worship Service is at 11 a.m. Every 3rd Sunday following the morning worship, we serve Holy Communion. On Aug. 29, we have a special program during our Sweet Our of Prayer time. We also have an evening service the next day, Aug. 30, at 5 p.m. If you’re into gospel rap/holy hip-hop, go to www.datpiff.com and download music from Vernon Little free of charge. He also has videos on YouTube. You will be blessed, encouraged, and inspired. We are located at 171 Dreiser Loop in Section 1. Our phone # is (347) 276-4925. Jesus loves you, and so do we. —Apostle Gladys R. Little
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Co-op City Times / August 30, 2014 Rev. Dr. Robert A. Smith, Jr., Pastor, and Lady Theresa M. Smith, co-founders, and the Church of the Savior family extend an invitation to every person to worship with us. We are a non-denominational, inter-racial, inter-cultural, intergenerational fellowship of believers. We care about you, not your W2. We are not church as usual. Come as you are, we leave the judging to God. The Church of the Savior family extends love and affirmation to the Co-op City community; A warm welcome awaits you!! A very special invitation to our new neighbors in Co-op City. We love you for who you are, not what you have. Please call us at 917-734-4058 for more information. Do you want a place that allows you to meet the living God? Do you want to be
New church location beginning June 29: 120 DeKruif Place (street level). Praise and Worship begins at 9:30 a.m. Church telephone: (718) 6440951; email: fatwcc@aol.com. Weekly Worship Experiences: 6:00 p.m., Wednesday Prayer Service (Summer Recess) 6:30 p.m., Wednesday Bible Study (Summer Recess) Sunday Morning Worship, 9:30 a.m. Children's Church, 9:00 a.m. 2nd through 4th Sundays. Church Motto: "We are Christ-centered, family-focused with power and authority." Church Mission: To empower, educate and motivate men, women, boys and girls to reach their full potential and live abundant lives through preaching and teaching the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Come worship with us, where we honor tradition, but are not bound by it! All are welcome to join us any and every Sunday because our goal is to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ, in LOVE, through teaching and preaching the Word of God from the Bible. The Leaders and Scholars Afterschool Hub will provide afterschool care and educational services to K-8 students in the Co-op City community. It is a partially technology-based program, as well as hands-on Homework Help. Snacks will be provided
Church of the Savior
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 920 Baychester Ave. (close to Darrow Pl.). Our mailing address is: P.O. Box 86, Bronx, NY 10475. Sunday Schedule: Meditation and Adult Bible Study 9:15 -10:15 a.m. Divine Worship - 10:30 a.m. Come and be blessed. We want an opportunity to love you; see you in church. Our children's Sunday School will teach and nurture your child/children in the word of God. All sessions are during worship service. Special Guest Preacher - The dynamic,
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and competent background checked staffing provided to reinforce the safe environment. Registration for this lowcost program will take place on September 2nd and 3rd from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. and space is limited. We already have a list for preregistration of which you are welcome to sign-up by calling or emailing Pastor Jenkins. Our new Technology Lab is currently being wired for service to the community. Beginning September 8, we will invite the community in to use the computer lab FREE for two-weeks by RSVP. For SENIOR CITIZENS, use will be FREE as an ongoing service (by schedule). We will offer low-cost Employment Support Services (resume/ cover letter writing, Soft-Skills Workshops, TARGETED Job Search, Copy and Faxing Services, etc.) to the community on a weekly basis. Pastor Jenkins was a Workforce Development Manager and has been using her skills and contacts to help people gain employment for 12 years. Male Leadership Awards Luncheon, September 20, from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m., honoring Archbishop Angelo Rosario; Councilman Andy King; Ronald Hartridge, Parent Coordinator at P.S. 153; Principal Jamaal Bowman; Rev. Vernon Williams, Anti-Violence Activist and our own Associate Pastor, Frank Jenkins. Tickets are $30 each and
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prophetic Pastor Anthony Davis, Harvest Restoration Ministries. Come and be blessed by this Man of God. Reading from Holy Scripture: Psalm 124:7, 8. "We have escaped like a bird out of the fowler's snare; the snare has been broken, and we have escaped. Our help is in the name of the Lord, the maker of heaven and earth." Summer Worship is at 10:00 a.m. All are welcome to join us for prayer, sacred music from 9:00-9:40. Attire is appropriate casual wear. Church of the Savior family, First Lady Theresa and Dr. Smith, Senior Pastor, look forward to meeting you. Weekly Activities: Bereavement Group and Bible Study Suspended until September! Enjoy your Summer!
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Thursdays at 10:00 a.m., Channel 70, Bronxnet. Every other Saturday - Food Pantry. For more information in donating or receiving food, please call 718-925-5052. Because of the increase of persons attending our Food Pantry, we are reaching out to the community for assistance. Here's how you can help: WE NEED NONPERISHABLE FOOD. No soda, potato chips, condiments, etc...Please check expiration date on all items. You can drop off your donations at the church Sunday morning, 9:00 - 10:00. To arrange special drop off time, call Ms. Weir at 347-3753837. God bless all our donors. Thought for the Week: "Defeat: What is defeat? Nothing but education; nothing but the first step to something better." —Rev. Dr. Robert A. Smith, Jr.
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Chavurah Temple Beth El High Holidays 5775
Chavurah Temple Beth El will be celebrating the Holidays again in Dreiser, Room 9. The schedules for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur are listed below. Tickets are being mailed out to all members and we are also having the Book of Remembrance for Yom Kippur. Please fill out the form for the Book of Remembrance and mail it back as soon as you receive it. HIGH HOLIDAY INFORMATION 2014 - 5775 Rosh Hashanah Evening, Wednesday, September 24, 8:00 p.m., Room 9 Morning, Thursday, September 25, 10:30 a.m., Room 9 Yom Kippur Kol Nidre, Friday, October 3, 7:30 p.m., Room 9 Morning, Saturday, October 4, 10:00 a.m., Room 9 Public Yiskor, Saturday, October 4, 1:00 p.m., Room 9 Public Yiskor, Saturday, October 4, 2:30 p.m., Room 9 Mincha and Neliah, Saturday, October
4, 4:00 p.m., Room 9 We are only asking for a donation for a ticket to the services and we are open to all members of the community. Chavurah - Temple Beth El: is dedicated to Judaism as a living and growing faith. It provides its members with a strong sense of Jewish identity. We invite all people to attend our services and be a part of our caring congregational family. Tickets will be mailed out to the members and those that have worshiped with us prior. Information is also being mailed out for names to be listed in the Book of Remembrance. At Yiskor on Yom Kippur, we will recite the names of those in our Memorial Book of Remembrance. We wish you and your families a happy and healthy New Year. L'Shana Tova T'katavoo. May you be inscribed in the Book of Life. For further information, please contact Rabbi Dennis Tobin, 973-762-0877, RabbiDennisTobin@aol.com. —Rabbi Dennis Tobin
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Tues., September 2
Word Games 9:30 – 11:30 a.m., Rm. 31 Current Events 10 a.m., Rm. 31 Bingo 12:30-2:30 p.m., Rm. 31 Card Games 2-4 p.m., Rm. 31 Dominoes 2:30 p.m., Rm. 31 Srs. Walking Group (on vacation ‘til Sept.)
Dominoes 10 a.m., Rm. 49
Blood Pressure Cancelled until further notice Word Games Rm. 31 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Stay Well Exercise 10 -11 a.m., Rm. 31 Line Dancing w/Voncile 11 a.m.-Noon, Rm. 31 Bingo 12:30–2:30 p.m., Rm. 31 Card Games 2 -4 p.m., Rm. 31 Dominoes 2:30 p.m., Rm. 31
Dominoes
Wed., September 3
JASA CLOSED IN OBSERVANCE OF LABOR DAY
Thurs., September 4
JASA CLOSED IN OBSERVANCE OF LABOR DAY
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Library 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Rm. 31 Word Games 9:3011:30 a.m., Rm. 31 Chat Session 9:30 a.m. -1 p.m., Rm. 31 Bingo 12:30 – 2:30 p.m., Rm. 31 Card Games 2-4 p.m., Rm. 31 Dominoes 2:30 p.m., Rm. 31
Dominoes 10 a.m., Rm. 45
Fri., September 5
Mon., September 1
Bartow
Men’s Line Dancing w/ Voncile 9-10 a.m., Rm. 31 Word Games 9:30–11:30 a.m., Rm. 31 Women’s Line Dancing w/Jenifer 10 – 11:30 a.m., Rm. 31 Chat Session 10 a.m., Rm. 31 Bingo 12:30–2:30 p.m., Rm. 25 Sing along w/Charles Carrington 11 a.m.-12 p.m., Rm. 31 Card Games 2-4 p.m., Rm. 31 Dominos 2:30 p.m., Rm. 31
Tai Chi 11 a.m., Rm. 45 Bingo 1 p.m., Rm. 49 Matinee Movie w/George 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Rm. 45
10 a.m., Rm. 45
Dreiser
JASA CLOSED IN OBSERVANCE OF LABOR DAY
Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session 9:30 – 10:30 a.m., Rm. 7 Alert & Alive 10:30-11:30 a.m., Rm. 7 Cultural Dance 10:30-11:30 a.m. Aud. B Mind Teasers 12–1 p.m., Rm. 4 Zumba 1-2 p.m., Aud. A Tuesday Movie w/ popcorn 2-4 p.m., Rm. 7 Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session 9:30 – 10:30 a.m., Rm. 7
Spelling Bee Spanish Practice Class
Sewing w/Raymonde 9:30-11:30 a.m., Rm. 7 Tai Chi
10:30 a.m., Computer Lab
11 a.m.-12 p.m., Rm. 2
10 a.m., Rm. 49
Mind Teasers Arthritis Exercise Class w/Damian 11 a.m.–12 p.m.
Bingo 1 pm, Rm. 49
12 p.m. – 1 p.m., Rm. 4
Art Class 1 p.m. - 3 p.m., Rm. 7
YOGA w/Bhadra 2 p.m.-3 p.m., Rm. 2
Stay Well Exercise 10-11 a.m., Rm. 45 Spelling Bee 11 a.m., Rm. 49 Po-ke-no 1-2 p.m., Rm. 49 Bingo 1 p.m., Rm. 49 Dominos 10 a.m., Rm. 45 Art 10 a.m., Rm. 45 Bingo 1 p.m., Rm. 49 Card Games 2-4 p.m., Rm. 49 Blood Pressure 2nd and 4th Friday, 10 -11:30 a.m., Rm. 49
Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session 9:3010:30 a.m., Rm. 7 Blood Pressure 1st & 3rd Thursday 10-11:30 a.m., Rm. 8 Line Dancing w/Ellie 10–11 a.m., Aud. A Piano Sing Along 11 a.m.–12 p.m., Rm. 7 Mind Teasers 12-1 p.m., Rm. 4 Drama Club 1:30–4 p.m., Rm. 7 Crochet and Knitting 10 a.m.-12 p.m., Rm. 7 Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session 9:30-10:30 a.m., Rm. 7 Meditative Moments – Cancelled until further notice Mind Teasers 12-1 p.m., Rm. 4 Spanish Class 1-2 p.m., Rm. 7 Card Games, Dominoes 2-4 p.m., Rm. 7 Therapeutic Yoga 1:30 – 2:30 p.m., Rm. 8
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JASA Closed in Observance of Labor Day
JASA Closed in Observance of Labor Day
JASA Closed in Observance of Labor Day
Tues, Sept., 2
Orange pineapple juice Hot open roast beef Shake & Bake chicken sandwich Egg Barley w/mush- Broccoli & red peppers rooms, Coleslaw Garlic mashed potatoes Alt: Tuna fish salad
Orange juice Turkey meatballs Wed., Chicken parmesan Fusilli pasta w/parsley Fettuccini w/sauce Sept., Steamed peas Italian blend vegetables 3 & carrots Alt: Egg salad Apple juice Baked turkey breast Tilapia Francaise Thurs., Sept., Cuban style yellow rice Baby carrots w/parsley Kale w/garlic sauce Cheddar & potato bake 4 Alt: Chicken salad
Fri., Sept., 5
Orange juice Baked chicken leg Green beans Potato kugel Alt: Gefilte fish
Stewed codfish Baked brown rice pilaf Spinach, apple & red onion salad
Upcoming Events/Trips
There will be no refunds for all trips. All trips includes roundtrip transportation! Call the Bartow Office to register unless otherwise noted (718-320-2066). Social Work Office Hours: Please call 718-320-2066 for additional info. 2049 Bartow Ave., Monday – Friday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.; 135 Einstein Loop, Room 40, by appointment; 177 Dreiser Loop, Room 13, by appointment. ALL JASA OFFICES WILL BE CLOSED ON MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 1. Free SNAP (Food Stamp) Application Assistance – Fridays, September 5th & 19th at the Co-op City Senior Services Office, 2049 Bartow Avenue – 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. – Walk In First come, first served! Please bring documents that verify your identity, address, income & expenses (rent, medical, etc.). For more information: 718-320-2066. Walk in - Tablet Class - 1st and 3rd Monday of August, September, and October 6th is the last day, Cell Phone Class, 2nd and 4th Monday of September, and October 6th is the last day. Bartow Main Office, 12:40 p.m.1:40 p.m. Co-op City Senior Centers present a Latin & Caribbean Affair – Friday, September 12 at 177 Dreiser Loop, Auditorium B, 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. $4 in advance & $7 at the door – Music by DJ Woody – Tickets will be sold at all 3 senior centers: Bartow, Dreiser & Einstein. Come and enjoy a delectable Latin cuisine. If you want a Kosher meal, please order in advance. Pick-up times: Bartow, 10:15 a.m. and Einstein, 10:30 a.m. FLU Shots – Pathmark will be administering flu shots at the following locations: Bartow Community Center: Tuesday, September 9th, 3–7 p.m., Room 25 & Wednesday, October 8th, 9 a.m. to noon, Room 31. Dreiser Loop Community Center: Thursday, Sept. 18th, 9 a.m.-noon, Room 7 & Tuesday, November 4th, 3–7 p.m., Room 7. Einstein Community Center: Tuesday, October 7th, 3–7 p.m., Room 34A & Monday, October 20th, 9 a.m.-noon, Room 49. Pneumonia vaccines will also be available. Please be sure to bring your health insurance card with
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you, if you have one. FREE Civil Legal Services coming to Your Neighborhood – A NYLAG (New York Legal Assistance Group) Mobile van will be stationed in Co-op City on Thursday, November 6th, Bartow Avenue & Asch Loop in front of the Memorial Park from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Lawyers on the van will provide free legal assistance on issues related to: Housing, public benefits, disability benefits, healthcare, identity theft, debt management, consumer credit, immigration, domestic violence, divorce, custody, employment & advance planning. To make an appointment and to fill out the referral form, contact JASA at 718-320-2066, 2049 Bartow Avenue. Grandparent Connection Caregiver Support Group – Thursday, September 18th, 10:30 a.m. All support group meetings will be held at 135 Einstein Loop, Room 34A computer room unless otherwise noted. For additional information, please contact Hattie Lucas at 718-379-0433, Ext. 2139 or 917-734-5935. Caregiver Support Group – Tuesday, September 9th, 1:00 p.m., 2049 Bartow Ave., Room 31. The group offers resources, as well as an atmosphere of understanding and support, whether you care for a loved one from a distance or in your home. Group is facilitated by a social worker. For information: 718-320-2066. Weight Management Support Group – Monday, September 8th 10:00 a.m., 2049 Bartow Ave., Room 25, facilitated by social workers. Learn techniques and information that can help you maintain a Healthy Lifestyle. For information: 718-320-2066. Grandparent Connection – Grandparents as Leaders Series Workshops – FREE, 10:30 – 12:30 p.m. all dates. Session 1: September 10th; Session 2: September 17th; Session 3: September 24 and Session 4: October 1st. The series focuses on providing grandparents support and education in parenting skills, increasing their confidence and enabling them to communicate better. For further information, contact Hattie Lucas at 718-3790433.
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WEEKLY SCHEDULE C 9/1/2014 – 9/7/2014 Organizations
Function Type
Date & Time
Room
African American Association
Line Dancing
Thursday, 9/4 – 7:00 pm
2
Black Forum of Co-op City
Zumba Body Conditioning
Tuesday, 9/9 Wednesday, 9/3 – 7:30 pm Thursday, 9/4 – 8:00 pm
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Bible Study
Sunday, 9/7 – 10:00 am
2
Co-op City Democratic Club
Meeting
Wednesday, 9/3 – 6:00 pm
28
Co-op City Toastmasters
Meeting
Thursday, 9/4 – 7:30 pm
28
Deeper Life Church
Worship
Tuesday, 9/2 – 5:00 pm
2
Debs Place Association
Meeting
Tuesday, 9/2 – 7:00 pm
2
Care Game
Wednesday, 9/3 – 1:00 pm
9
Einstein Cancer Care
Meeting
Tuesday, 9/2 – 1:30 pm
38
Faith @ Work Church
Worship
Sunday, 9/7 – 8:00 am
10
Harvest Restoration Ministries
Bible Study
Sunday, 9/7 – 9:00 am
38
Iglesia Cristiana Marcos
Bible Study
Sunday, 9/7 – 10:00 am
35
Prayer
Friday, 9/5– 11:00 am
9
Worship Children’s Worship
Sunday, 9/7 – 11:00 am Sunday, 9/7 – 8:00 am
B 1&9
North Youth Bronx Sports
Cheerleading
Thursday, 9/4 – 5:00 pm
38
Pelham Brotherhood Lodge
Meeting
Friday, 9/5 – 7:00 pm
31
Retirees of Dreiser Loop
Meeting
Wednesday, 9/3 – 1:00 pm
A
Weight Watchers
Meeting
Tuesday, 9/2– 6:00 pm
4
Orientation
Friday, 9/5 – 6:00 pm
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Circle of Christ Church
Duplicate Bridge
Islamic Culture Club Newsong Church
Zodiac Track Foundation
Baychester Library Events VISIT THE LIBRARY - A GREAT WEALTH OF INFORMATION WEEKLY EVENTS (Call library to confirm) Kids Program - Mondays, 3:30 p.m. Toddler Time - Tuesdays, 11:00 a.m. Click On - Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m. Tech Connect - Thursdays, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Teen Lounge - Thursdays, 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. Click On - Fridays, 10:30 a.m Teen Lounge - Fridays, 3:00 - 4:30 p.m. Film - Saturdays, 2 p.m
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REMINDER: Our General meeting is scheduled for MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 1 p.m. in Auditorium “A” of Dreiser Community Center, 177 Dreiser Loop. Come, join and learn about things happening in Washington, Albany and the New York area that affect seniors and their family. Also, bring a family member, friend or neighbor. SAVE THE DATE: AARP Holiday Celebration is scheduled for THURSDAY, DECEMBER 18TH, 12 p.m.-5 p.m. at Eastwood Manor - $70. Tickets will be available at the September 8th meeting. To our sick, on the mend and shut-in members, and those bereaved members, please know that you are in our prayers. Contact Frances Wilson, Good & Welfare Coordinator, 718-671-5493. 2014 TOUR ACTIVITIES: October 16 – Sands Casino with
Holiday Shopping – 6-hour stay at the Sands Casino w/$30 slot play & $5 food credit; coupon booklet for The Outlets at Sands Bethlehem (no sales tax!). $48/person. Contact Jean, 718379-3742. December 30, 2014 – January 1, 2015 – The Red Carpet Party at the Desmond Hotel, Malvern, PA – Stop at the American Music Theater Christmas Show; after check-in, dinner & entertainment; Choice of 4 side events next day; New Year’s Eve “Walk the Red Carpet w/a Photo Op;” Surf & Turf dinner, music/dancing and live show; Cocktail Party & Champagne Toast; New Year’s Day Champagne & Mimosa Brunch w/a show -- $575/person double; $685 single; $565/person triple; travel insurance available $31/person double & triple; $40 for a single. Contact Jean, 718-379-3742. —Delores Debnam
Monday, Sept. 1, all centers will be closed for Labor Day weekend. Happy birthday and happy anniversary to those that celebrate in the month of September. Wednesday, Sept. 3, we are starting our Bingo game. Admission is $2 in Room 39 at 1:30 p.m. for members only. Refreshments served. Tuesday, Sept. 23, going to Mt. Airy Casino. Price is $33. Rebate is $25 slot play plus $10 for food and also if you receive a card from Mt. Airy, you will receive an extra $5 bonus or more. Pick-up time is 8:30 a.m. at out 3 usual bus stops: Einstein Loop, Asch Loop (back of library) and Dreiser Loop. Wednesday, November 12—Going to Seashore for End of Year Party. Also enjoy a day of music and dancing.
Don't be left out of a fabulous afternoon. Good food good music. Price is $62. You can pay it in installments. Menu: Appetizer, pasta, Seashore salad. Entrees: shrimp parmagiana, broiled filet of Sole, broiled seafood combination, prime rib of beef, roast chicken rosemary, chicken parmagiana, BBQ chicken or BBQ baby back ribs with your entrees. You also have vegetables, roasted potatoes, soda, coffee, tea, juice, also strawberry short cake. For more information, see Ann or Mary at 135 Einstein Loop. We are open Monday - Thursday from 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. or you can call us at 718379-9613 or call Mary at 718-379-4899 and I will return your call. Good health to all. —Mary Pilla
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Handicapped Adults Association
The Handicapped Adults Association is very pleased to announce that although HAA has closed, HAA programs will continue under JASA Co-op City Senior Services. Please look out for JASA’s announcements about upcoming programming. Thank you for your support. —Arlene Rodriguez
Einstein Cancer Fund
Tuesday, Sept. 2nd – General Membership meeting at 1:30 p.m., in Room 38. Dues are $12, Sept., 2014 – August, 2015. We are collecting payments for the raffle luncheon and Mohegan Sun. Refreshments will be served. Tuesday, Sept. 9 – Mohegan Sun Casino, CT. Cost pp $33 and receive $15 wheel play and $15 food voucher. Time of pick-up: 8:00 a.m. at Einstein Loop, followed by Asch Loop and Dreiser Loop. Bring a valid photo ID. Saturday, Sept. 20 – Annual raffle luncheon at the Seashore Restaurant at 1:30 p.m. Cost pp is $49, which includes an entrée choice of broiled filet of Sole, grilled Salmon, fried shrimp or scampi, prime rib of roast beef, BBQ chicken, BBQ baby ribs or a combination of chicken and ribs, chicken parmigiana, along with an appetizer, salad, pasta and strawberry shortcake. Everyone is most certainly welcomed. Thursday, October 23rd – Hunterdon Hills Playhouse. Cost pp $79. Enjoy the
comedy of Breaking Legs and enjoy their delicious menu choices of fresh homemade breads, green garden salad, Yankee pot roast, fried shrimp platter, chicken parmigiana, crusted parmigiana Talapia, sausage with peppers and onions, baked vegetable lasagna, vegetable kabobs. Top off these delicious entrées by indulging in their famous buffet of over 30 freshly made miniature desserts and assorted caked, to enjoy with coffee or tea. This trip can be paid off in the amounts you choose. Balances or full payments must be paid by Oct. 10th. For all the above trips, please call Loretta at 718-671-2958, Annie Eatsey at 718-320-1874 or Lydia at 718-671-3005. For memorial cards, please call Loretta. We are available Monday – Saturday, 9 a.m. – 11:30 a.m., and in the evening, 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Please give a call to the homebounds and those in nursing homes. Good health and healings are wished to all. —Lydia Ruas
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Reflections by Rabbi Solomon I. Berl Spiritual Leader of Young Israel Synagogue What does America stand for? Concern for our fellow beings. Compassion. Education and culture. Training people for jobs. Improving health care. Aiding refugees. This is what the Bible is all about: sharing our bread with the hungry; freeing the oppressed, proving material, emotional and spiritual support
for people in need. The Bible teaches us to rise above involvement in self, to feel a sense of responsibility for others. The narrow view counsels, "Watch out for yourself." The broad view says: "Watch out for others." America represents the triumph of altruism over egotism.
Young Israel High Holy Day Services
Young Israel of Co-op City is pleased to once again inform the residents of the Co-op City community that tickets for the forthcoming High Holy Day Services are now available. Rabbi Solomon I. Berl, Young Israel’s Spiritual Leader and Cantor, will conduct the High Holy Day Services and delivery inspiring and meaningful sermons. For a full meaning of the High holy Days, don’t miss experiencing Rabbi Berl’s chanting of the liturgy and his thoughtful Holiday
messages. You will enjoy Rabbi Berl’s eloquent sermons and cantorial renditions. If you require additional information, please call (718) 671-2300 and leave a message and a number where you can be reached on our answering machine and your call will be returned. Seats are limited, so please respond as soon as possible. Thank you and we look forward to welcoming you to our High Holy Day services.
Rabbi Solomon I. Berl will officiate as Cantor and deliver the Holy Day sermons. SLICHOS - Penitential Service, Saturday evening, Sept. 20, 8:15 p.m. Rosh Hashonah Eve, Wednesday, September 24, Mincha, 6:40 p.m. 1st Day of Rosh Hashonah, Thursday, September 25 Morning Services, 7:30 a.m. Mincha, 5 p.m., followed by Tashlech (We meet ay the Synagogue at 5:15 p.m.) Maariv at 7:30 p.m. 2nd Day Rosh Hashonah, Friday, September 26 Morning Service, 7:30 a.m. Mincha, 6:40 p.m., followed by Maariv Evening Service Sabbath of Repentence – Sept. 27 As an integral part of this Holy Day period, attendance at the Sabbath of
Repentence service is most important. Services begin Saturday morning, September 27 at 9 a.m. and end at 11:30 a.m. Don’t miss this service! Mincha, 6:45 p.m. Maariv, 7:35 p.m. Yom Kippur, Friday, October 3rd Mincha, 3 p.m. Kol Nidre, 6:30 p.m. Yom Kippur Day, Saturday, October 4 Morning Service, 8 a.m. Public Yizkor, 11 a.m. Fast ends, 7:25 p.m. Rabbi Berl and the officers of Young Israel wish all Co-op City residents a happy New Year of food health, good tiding, contentment and fulfillment in the year to come. May peace and harmony throughout the world become a reality in the coming year.
Young Israel High Holiday Prayer Schedule
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Traditional Synagogue of Co-op City
Traditional Synagogue of Co-op City, Young Israel of Baychester, Section 5 at 120 Erdman Place (behind the Lobby 27B), welcomes you to pray with them. Tel. for the Synagogue: 1718-379-6920. Note: Our office hours are on Thursday and Sunday from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. Candle Lighting on Friday, Sept. 5 is at 7:08 p.m. Shabbat ends today, Saturday, Aug. 30th at 8:15 p.m. Coming Events: Sunday, Sept. 14 at 1:00 p.m., Bingo. Price is $5 per person. Refreshments included. Come down and enjoy a fun afternoon. NOTE: High Holiday tickets are now on sale. Our Cantors for Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur will be Joseph Ringel and Joshua Jay.
Erev Rosh Hashana is Wednesday, September 24th, Mincha at 6:35 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 25th Service at 8:15 a.m., Shofar at 11:00 a.m., Tashlikh at 5:30 p.m., Mincha at 6:25 p.m. Kol Nidre - Friday, October 3 at 6:25 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 4th services at 9:00 a.m. Yizkor at 12 p.m. Mincha at 3:45. Neila at 5:30 p.m. Fast ends at 7:15 p.m. Good and Welfare: We have tree certificates “in Honor of” or “in Memory” for a special occasion or a condolence. The cost is $15 per tree. If you are feeling under the weather, we wish you all a speedy recovery. Mimi Berlofsky welcomes all calls at 347-427-4526. Wishing all our members a healthy and happy New Year. L'Shana Tova. —Miriam Berlofsky
The ROSH HASHANAH Services will be conducted by Rabbi Daniel Zalman Kronengold; Cantor Joseph Ringel. ROSH HASHANAH New Year 5775 EREV ROSH HASHANAH Wednesday night, September 24th Light Candles not before 6:31 p.m. Evening Services at 6:35 p.m. First Day of ROSH HASHANAH Thursday, September 25th Morning Services at 8:15 a.m. Shofar at 11 a.m. Tashlich at 5:30 p.m. Evening Services at 6:35 p.m. Light Candles not before 7:28 p.m. Second Day of ROSH HASHANAH - Friday, Sept. 26th Morning Services at 8:15 a.m. Shofar at 11 a.m. Evening Services at 6:30 p.m. Light Candles not before 7:27 p.m. SABBATH Evening Services at 6:31 p.m. Day Services – Saturday, Sept. 27 Morning Services at 9 a.m.
Sabbath end at 7:25 p.m. The YOM KIPPUR Services will be conducted by: Rabbi Daniel Zalman Kronengold; Cantor Joseph Jay. YOM KIPPUR - Day of Repentance Erev YOM KIPPUR - Friday, October 3th Light Candles not before 6:16 p.m. Kol Nidre at 6:35 p.m. (Fast begins before 6:16 p.m.) YOM KIPPUR Day - Saturday, October 4th Morning Services at 9 a.m. Yiskor at noon Mincha at 4:30 p.m. Please arrive on time for Mincha so we may end Yom Kippur on time. Neila at 5:30 p.m. Maariv at 6:49 p.m. Yom Kippur ends at 7:13 p.m. The Men's Club is providing a Break the Fast (food and drink) Next year in Jerusalem. To purchase seats, call Mimi Berlofsky at (347) 427-4526. Shalom! —Bruce Gitelson
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Co-op City Times / August 30, 2014 Hey, Co-op City! We hope that you and your family enjoy the last week of summer! We've been so blessed to have so many of you stop by to see us over the past few Sundays! For those of you who don't really think church is for you…think again! We dare you to check out our Sunday Worship Experience. We believe that you will see that we genuinely care about you! We're not concerned about your past, we believe that God gives us a hope and a future because of Jesus. We believe that the Bible is the greatest book ever written,
Pentecostal Tabernacle invites everyone to worship with them at 120 Benchley Pl., Building 24, Bronx, N.Y. 10475. Sunday School for all age groups starts at 10:30 a.m. Mid-day worship starts at 11:45 a.m. Evangelistic service will be held Sunday evening at 6 p.m. Wednesdays: Prayer and fasting service will be held at 11 a.m. -1 p.m. Prayer meeting and Bible study will also be held at 7:30 p.m. Fridays: Youth service starts at 7:30 p.m. Focus: Apostasy will sweep the world and affect the church in the end times. However, a devoted people fervent for the things of God will resist all compromise and apostasy. And take heed to yourselves, lest at any time your hearts be overcharged with surfeiting, and drunkenness, and cares of
Newsong Church
containing the greatest story ever told, and you're part of His-story! We invite you on this journey toward Jesus, so come as you are! We're located at 177 Dreiser Loop in Auditorium B and we start at 11 a.m. Parking is available in the parking garage located on Dreiser Loop. Please bring your ticket to our connection tent for validation. Deaf Interpretation is available during our adult worship experience. For children from infants to 5th grade, we have Kidsong. At Kidsong, our children learn about Jesus in a safe, fun, age appropriate learning environ-
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this life, and so that day come upon you unawares. For as a snare shall it come on all them that dwell on the face of the whole earth. Watch ye therefore, and pray always that he may be accounted worthy to escape all these things that shall come to pass, and stand before the son of man. (St. Luke 21:24-26) The first step of apostasy is a darkening of the heart. Romans 1:21 states that the cause of this first step is a result of people knowing God, but not glorifying Him as God. Further, they lack gratitude and entertain vain imaginations, which result in the darkening of their foolish hearts. The heart plays a key role in the spiritual status of an individual. For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness, and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation. {Romans 10:10} If the hearth is not right, the individual is not right. A heart
Church of God’s Children
Pastors Nancy & Angelo Rosario and the membership invite you to worship with us, or please visit any of the many houses of worship in the Co-op City community that are teaching God’s Word. We are located at 127 Dreiser Loop (to the right of the Montefiore Health Clinic). 718-7909120. You can call the office and leave your prayer request for our prayer group that meets on Monday & Wednesday. Schedule: Sunday WorshipSpanish, 9:30 a.m.; English Worship, 1:15 p.m.; Sunday School, 11:30 a.m. for Men, Women and Children. Separate classes for each. Monday, 9:30-11:30 a.m. - prayer with Brother Steve. Wed. Prayer, 7-8:30 p.m. Office hours: Tues./Thurs., 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Visit our Goodwill Ministry at 163 Dreiser for a free coat and other items. SUNDAY, 8/31 – ONE SERVICE at 10 a.m. (Labor Day Weekend). For credit restoration services, call 718-320-3873. I recommend the movie on DVD, God’s not Dead for all to see. Importance of Affirmations: Affirming God’s Word over yourself
ment! Newsong Church is gearing up for the fall and we encourage you to check out any of our area LifeGroups. LifeGroups meet all around our city at different times and locations. It's an opportunity to study God's word together, hang out with friends, or share common interests. You can sign up for any of our LifeGroups at our connection tent this Sunday! We pray that you have a blessed Labor Day, and we'll see you this Sunday with an encouraging message about the love of God! *Our new teaching series, "Over-
and others is crucial because it speaks life into your spirit, body and soul. Take to heart the following scriptures and you will understand the importance of speaking out loud all or some of these Scriptures over yourself every day. If you speak negative over yourself and others, you are speaking the words of the enemy and those words will hold you in bondage. Faith comes more quickly when you hear yourself quoting, speaking, and saying the things God said. You will more readily receive God’s Word into your spirit by hearing yourself say it OUT LOUD everyday than if you hear someone else say it. Hearing yourself speak the Word of God out loud everyday for thirty days will change your life. “So then faith cometh by hearing and hearing by the word of God.” Romans 10:17. “… death and life are in the power of the tongue.” Proverbs 18:21 … “for the tongue can kill or nourish life” Proverbs 18:21. Be blessed by the power of God’s Word in your lips and tongue. Remember to pray this Sunday for all students returning to classes. —Bishop Nancy Rosario
becomes dark when sin enters. This darkening of the heart is a spiritual deterioration that leads to reprobation as it welcomes more and more iniquity. Since apostasy involves departing from the truth, the road to apostasy is one in which love for the truth is absent. Where lack of respect and love for the truth is present, the seed of apostasy begin to grow. If we maintain a fervent relationship with God, we will not fall victim to apostasy. The Actions of Apostasy: The time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears.” {11 Timothy 4:3} Apostasy and falling away describe the same condition, both terms are
whelmed," starts Sunday, September 7th. Don't miss it! For more information, you can contact us: website: www.newsong churchnyc.org; email: info@newsong churchnyc.org; Facebook: www.facebook.com/newsongchurchbx; Twitter: @newsongchurchBX. Our Newsong family is here for you! Stop by this Sunday and experience the difference. My wife, Cyndie, and I look forward to meeting you! "He put a new song in my mouth, a hymn of praise to our God"-Psalm 40:3 —Pastor Mike Tolone
translated from the same Greek word meaning” defection from truth, rebellion, turning away. Two other terms “reprobate” and “castaway” are synonyms of apostasy, for they mean unapproved, rejected, worthless. Paul used the term “castaway” in 1st Corinthians 9:27 to refer to such a condition. Apostasy is an attitude of the last days, all believers should understand and avoid at all cost. Repentance can reverse the condition we call backsliding, but it will nothing to atone for apostasy once that journey is complete, for apostasy is a permanent defection from truth. For further information, call 718324-0334 or 718-320-4218. —Rev. R. Sibblies
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Schedule an appointment with us before August 31, 2014 and get two (2) hours with supplies and one (1) cleaner. Exception: No oven. We are also running our Interior Renovation special 10% off Painting, Tiling and Floor Refinishing. 718-798-4259. Email: sales@abrags.org. 10/31
SPOONERS DOMESTIC SERVICE
Present This Coupon (except vacuums/lamps)
STOVES • WASHERS • REFRIGERATORS • VACUUM CLEANERS and more. LIMIT — One Coupon Per Person. Fully Insured NYC License #1233497
A BEE R.A.G. SERVICE, INC.
718.792.2655
10/11
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General Cleaning — $80 + tax Semi-Heavy Cleaning — $90 + tax Super Heavy Cleaning — $120 + tax Bonded • 7 Days Accept Cash, Pay-Pal • 4 Hour Minimum
(718) 320-5112
Breathe Easy
• RANGE HOODS We BEAT • LIGHT FIXTURES Any • KITCHEN CABINETS • CABINET REFACING Quote! • COUNTERTOPS • CUSTOM CLOSET MIRROR DOORS • CUSTOM WALL MIRRORS
Grout & Carpet Cleaning Co-op City Resident Specials
Elim in Bugsate
CO-OP SALES BLINDS! Vertical, Mini, Wood, Pleats
DON’T PAY MORE AT YOUR LOCAL HARDWARE STORE!
8/30
Locksmith
FAMILY LOCKSMITH Licensed and Bonded
HIGH SECURITY LOCKS 20% Off Any Lock Job!
Medeco • MultiLock • Wilson
High Quality Labor For a Low Price! Serving Co-op City for over 25 years. “When you see me, You’ll know me.” Call Anytime • Seven Days A Week
www.spoonercleaning.com Call
• VERTICAL BLINDS • MINI BLINDS • SINK VANITIES • SPACE SAVERS • MATCHING HAMPERS • BATHTUB ENCLOSURES • CLIP-ON MIRROR FRAMES
1-800-479-2667
Cleaning Service
10/11
L&L APPLIANCE REPAIR
$20 OFF
8/30
Call 718.792.2655
EMERGENCY SERVICE
10/18
CO-OP SALES - JASON LASH
All Colors • Vertical • Minis • Woods • 2 in. Regulars • Wash, Tape, Cord Blinds
L & L APPLIANCE REPAIR
• Stoves • Washers • Dryers • Refrigerators • Vacuum Cleaners and more
917-541-6528.
1-800-479-2667
Serving Co-op City for over 25 years
Appliances Repair
8/30
Home Improvement
Get Top Cash for your Jazz, Soul, R&B and Gospel albums from 50s to 70s. Call Howard 9/27 at 212-873-4016 anytime.
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JB RYAN COMPUTER REPAIR & UPGRADE
8/30
FAMILY BLINDS SERVICE
SERVICES
Computer Consultant, Sales & Repair
No Job Too Big - or Too Small! Cabinetry, Painting, Tiles, Electrical, Plumbing, All General Appliance Repair, Carpentry. My Motto - Honest, Reliable, Fair.
Blinds
1. CHURCH WORSHIP SPACE AVAILABLE: St. Paul's Episcopal /Anglican Church on 489 St. Paul's Place off Washington Avenue, Bronx, wishes to rent out its Worship space on Saturdays and other week days. The Worship space can also be made available for rent on Sundays after 3pm. The Church can seat over three hundred people. 2. 7,500 SQUARE FOOT SPACE, comprising a two story attached annex building to St. Paul's Episcopal Church available for rent. The space was used as a Pre-School until June 2012. If interested, call Father Scott on 914-384-2929 for an appointment. 8/30
9/27
DARREN HANDYMAN EXTRAORDINAIRE
Senegal Parrot needs permanent home. Perfect health and plumage. Shy but gentle, sweet and playful. Single bird household preferred. 212-222-2105. 9/6
Spaces for Rent
1-203-482-6337
Handyman
Vacuums FREE Pick-up and Delivery!
Records Wanted
Cell:
Repair - Upgrade - Trouble-shooting - Data Recovery Virus Removal - Laptop Overheat - Cracked Screen Broken Power Jack. Call James 646-281-4475 • 718-324-4332
1058 Morris Park Avenue, Bronx
Pet Adoption
GEORGE’S CLEAN WINDOWS Professional Window Cleaning • FAST RELIABLE SERVICE
P&R APPLIANCE SERVICE
Call
Cash Paid
Cleaning Service - Carpet and Upholstery
1/3/15
Call Mike at: 718-974-1290
8/30
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CLASSIFIEDS Painting
Riverbay
Riverbay
FATHER & SON Top Quality Work - Painting, Plastering, Wallpapering, 10/18 Floor Sanding, Refinishing, Waxing.
Call Wesley 212.996.7347 or
917.325.5334
9/13
Pest Control 10/4
Advertise! Call 718-320-3300, x3384 for affordable rates!
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Co-op Sales Servicing Co-op City since 1969
• Tub Enclosures
• Range Hoods
• Wall Mirrors
• Carpet Cleaning
• Cabinet Refacing
• Vanities
• Medicine Cabinets
Closet doors falling apart?
• Light Fixtures
We have the solution! You don’t have to overpay for elegance.
RIVERBAY-APPROVED CLOSET DOORS AND SOLID WOOD KITCHEN CABINETRY! New Kitchens starting at $2700 Fully assembled and installed
50% 70% OFF all window treatments
Kitchen Refacing Packages at
Super Discounts FEATURES: • All Wood • Full Height • Adjustable Hinges • Tons of Options!
FREE
Estimates & Installation
We’ll match or beat any competitor’s prices!
CALL 1-800-479-COOP
(ask for Jay)
Licensed and Insured, NYC Better Business Bureau, NYC Dept. of Consumer Affairs