Co-op City Times 09/07/13 by Co-op City Times

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Vol. 48 No. 36

DHCR conference on carrying charge increase to be held Thursday, Sept. 12 BY ROZAAN BOONE A conference has been scheduled by the state Division of Homes and Community Renewal (DHCR) for Thursday, September 12, at 7 p.m. in the Dreiser Auditorium at which “cooperators, their representatives, and representatives of the housing company may meet with DHCR staff to discuss the proposed carrying charge increase and budget for Riverbay Corporation.” This carrying charge conference follows the Riverbay Board on March 13th approving budgets for the next two fiscal years, 2013/2014 and 2014/2015, which include a 1% carrying charge increase to become effective on October 1, 2013, and zero percent increase in 2014 and until the ending of the fiscal year on March 31, 2015. Riverbay subsequently filed an application to HCR for an order to increase the maximum average monthly room carrying charge. In addition to holding the conference to hear directly from shareholders and their representatives, as well as from the housing company, HCR also solicited written comments on the carrying charge increase from shareholders which had to be postmarked by September 3, 2013.

These directions were served on shareholders of Co-op City in a notice from HCR that was first published in the Co-op City Times in the July 27, 2013 issue and periodically since then, as well as posted on the bulletin boards in each residential building and townhouse. “My hope is that shareholders attend the conference with HCR officials to not only express their opinions about the 1% increase, but hopefully get a better understanding of the entire budget process as discussed by the housing company representatives and the state supervisory agency for Co-op City, HCR,” said Director Bill Gordon, President of the Riverbay Board. “The fact of the matter is that we are facing a 1% increase, which includes our utilities, over the next two years while other city residents who live in rent stabilized apartments are facing up to 9.5% for 2 year leases and most likely have to pay extra for their utilities which as many of us are aware have been rising astronomically. As with everything, we have to keep things in perspective and realize that Co-op City does not exist in a vacuum. Yes, we are saving money with (Continued on page 4)

Riverbay operating expenses increased by less than 2% in 2013 BY JIM ROBERTS For a second consecutive year, Riverbay management has restrained the increase in operating expenses at Co-op City below 2%. In the financial statements of Riverbay Corp. for fiscal years 2013 and 2012, reviewed by the independent auditing firm of Marks Paneth & Shron LLP, the company’s operating expenses for the 12 months ending March 31, 2013 totaled $165,022,000 compared to $161,867,000 in the 2012 fiscal year. The 2013 & 2012 financial statements were published in the Aug. 30, 2013 issue of the Co-op City Times. The increase in Riverbay operating expenses of $3,155,000 is just under 2%, while inflation grew at a rate of 1.5% during the period, according to the Consumer Price Index for the time period released by the federal Bureau of Labor Statistics. Operating expenses are comprised of all day-to-day costs to operate Co-op City. The main items are payroll and benefits costs; utility costs, such as fuel, electricity, water, insurance, real estate

Open Board meeting next Wednesday in Bartow Center

Saturday, September 7, 2013

taxes; and all of the expenses related to providing services to shareholders, for example, maintenance, cleaning of the buildings, operation of the power plant, garbage removal, elevator maintenance contracts, Public Safety, garages, Cooperator Services Office (CSO) and other administrative costs and support. The largest cuts in spending came in two categories. Expenses in the general, administrative and other expenses category dropped from $8.4 million in 2012 to $6.7 million in 2013, a reduction of 20%. Costs in insurance and risk management were reduced by nearly $1.5 million in 2013, a cut of approximately 33%. Total payroll costs of $73.4 million in 2013 rose by $2.1 million over 2012 costs, an increase of 2.9%. Payroll costs equaled 44% of total operating expenses in 2013, the same as the previous year. Total building maintenance and repairs spending rose $16.739 million in 2013, an increase of $2.49 million above the amount spent in 2012. (Continued on page 2)

BY ROZAAN BOONE The Riverbay Board of Directors will meet in open session on Wednesday, September 11, 7:15 p.m., in Room 31 of the Bartow Community Center. “This will be the first of three Open Board meetings,” said Bill Gordon, President of the Riverbay Board of Directors. “There will be one in each community center. I am inviting all cooperators to come out to see your Riverbay Board of Directors in session. I also urge cooperators with issues to take advantage of the hour before the meeting to address your problems with the Directors of the various Riverbay departments.” As is customary, before the Board meeting begins at 7:15 p.m., cooperators will be able to meet with Riverbay Department Directors and personnel from 6-7 p.m. to discuss issues of concern or to receive answers to their specific questions. The Board Business meeting will

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begin promptly at 7:15 p.m. with the approval of the agenda, followed by the approval of the Board Business Meeting Minutes of August 14, 2013. This will be followed by a presentation of the operation of the Riverbay Power Plant. After the Power Plant presentation, shareholders will be given the opportunity to ask questions regarding the Power Plant only. All other questions will be addressed in the Gallery Session later on in the evening. “At this meeting, we will have a presentation to the Board and the community of the current status of our Power Plant,” said Gordon. “We will have a question and answer period dealing with this presentation, and later, a gallery session to answer any other questions. If you plan to ask a question at the gallery session, please come between 6:45 p.m. (Continued on page 2)

Basic STAR registration ongoing until December 31, 2013 BY ROZAAN BOONE As reported last week, shareholders who receive Basic School Tax Relief Exemption (STAR) must register with the New York State Taxation and Finance Department by December 31, 2013 in order to receive the credit in 2014 and in subsequent years. This week, the state Taxation and Finance Department said that letters with new codes, which are needed to

complete this registration, will be mailed to Co-op City residents who have applied for and are receiving Basic STAR between September 30 and October 4. Once you receive your code, you may register online at http://www.tax.ny.gov/pit/property/sta r13/default.htm, or by calling the state Taxation and Finance Department at (Continued on page 3)

Shareholders urged to cast their votes at Sept. 10 primary elections BY JIM ROBERTS Co-op City residents will have the chance to make their collective voices heard with a large turnout at the New York City primary elections on Tuesday, Sept. 10. Local residents certainly got the attention of most of the Democratic candidates seeking their party’s nomination for Mayor at the community’s Mayoral Forum in the Dreiser Center on Aug. 19. With more than 1,500 residents crammed into the auditorium to hear the candidates answer questions, Co-op City residents sent a message that they will be actively involved this year in picking New York City’s next Mayor. After that Forum, co-moderator and Riverbay Board President Bill Gordon shared with the Co-op City Times the importance of participation in the elec-

toral process. “I want to thank all the Co-op City residents who came to the forum,” Gordon said. “They were the most important ingredient in the success of this forum because it proved to the rest of the city and its leaders that we are an involved and relevant portion of the electoral process. I urge all of Co-op City to now turn out and vote in the September 10th primary elections.” Nine candidates will appear on the ballot for the Democratic Mayor race. The candidates are: Sal F. Albanese, Randy Credico, Bill de Blasio, Neil V. Grimaldi, John C. Liu, Christine C. Quinn, Erick J. Salgado, William C. Thompson Jr. and Anthony D. Weiner. Candidates for Public Advocate are: (Continued on page 2)

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Primary election

Catherine L. Guerriero, Letitia James, Reshma Saujani, Daniel Squadron and Sidique Wai. The City Comptroller candidates are Eliot L. Spitzer and Scott M. Stringer. Two candidates are running for the Democratic nomination for Bronx Borough President – the incumbent Ruben Diaz Jr. and Mark Escoffery-Bey. There are four candidates for City Council Member from the 12th District – the incumbent Andy King, Lenford Edie, Pamela A. Johnson and Adeyemi Lacrown Toba.

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Janitorial and groundskeeping expenses rose by $370,000. Painting and apartment repairs and restorations costs increased by $753,000. And Power Plant maintenance and operations costs increased by $1,029,000 from the prior year, coming in at $10.38 million. Real estate taxes, which Co-op City pays under the shelter tax formula that allows for deductions based on utilities costs, rose by $876,000. Mortgage interest payments for the period shows a one-time increase from $30,571,000 in 2012 to $44,571,000 in 2013 due to the prepayment penalty paid to New York Community Bank as part of the Wells Fargo refinancing that appears on financial statements as mortgage interest expense and also the higher interest rate paid to NYCB compared to Wells Fargo. Total revenues for the fiscal year rose by $3.6 million. Electrical power income decreased by $186,000 and shareholders’

Two candidates are running for the Democratic nomination for Judge of the Civil Court, District – 1st Municipal Court District. They are Lucianna Locorotondo and Amando Montano. The Republican Party has a primary vote for only one race. The candidates for Mayor are John A. Catsimatidis, Joe Lhota and George McDonald. Polling places will open at 6 a.m. on Sept. 10, Election Day, and close at 9 p.m. There are three ways

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carrying charges rose by $4.1 million. Shopping center lease income fell by $55,000 and income from grants through the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority remained flat at $600,000. Laundry room income increased by $33,000, rising to $3.245 million in 2013. And income from professional office leases rose by $31,000 to a 2013 total of $1.18 million. Utility costs changed in several categories, while charges for water and sewage by New York City rose again. Electricity costs increased by $3.44 million, fuel oil was reduced by $673,000 and gas charges dropped to $17.41 million, down by $4.25 million, or 20 percent, from the previous year. However, the rising costs of water continued. Water and sewer charges went up to $18.92 million, a 4% increase over the cost in 2012.

Proper disposal of household grease

Cooperators are urged not to pour grease down the drains. First and foremost, please make sure that a strainer is placed over the kitchen sink drain, so that materials that should not go down the drain are caught. In addition, used oil and grease should be poured into old cans and/or bottles with a lid so as to prevent spillage. Place these cans and/or bottles inside a plastic bag, tie it off and then leave inside the compactor room on your floor for the porters to collect. Please do not place the cans or bottles down the compactor chutes as these heavy items will damage the compactor equipment. If there are any questions regarding this information, please do not hesitate to contact your Cooperators Services Office (CSO). Thank you for your cooperation.

to find your polling place: Search online at www.vote.nyc.ny.us/. Call the Voter Phone Bank at 1.866.VOTE.NYC., or email your complete home address to vote@boe.nyc.ny.us and your polling place will be emailed back to you. (Please put in the subject line the borough in which you reside.) If no candidate wins at least 40% of a primary vote, a runoff election for that nomination will be held on Oct. 1. The General Election this year will be held on Nov. 5.

Open Board Meeting

and 7:20 p.m. to sign up. We will be allotting 90 seconds to ask a question and no statements, please.” Following the business portion of the meeting, the Board will consider Second Reading of Resolution #13-78, High Temperature Heat Exchangers Retubing. The next order of business will be First Readings of several resolutions—Change order for Contract 2627; Contract 2834 – Installation of Water System; Rescind Resolution 98-71 and Design and Install H

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Piles & Concrete Caps, Water Treatment. The resolutions will be followed by Board Committee reports. After the reports have been given, the Gallery Session will take place where shareholders can ask questions of the Board and have those questions answered. The meeting will be adjourned after the Gallery Session. The Riverbay Board’s next scheduled meeting will be held on Wednesday, October 9.

NOTICE

We are presently going building to building and, where necessary, we are plastering and painting the public hallways. We ask that you please be patient with us as we upgrade as necessary. We apologize for the appearance and for any inconveniences. —Riverbay Management

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Combing ty p Cinext Co-oDrive Blood Co-op City Community Fair

The Riverbay Fund will be presenting the annual Co-op City Community Fair on the Section 5 Greenway on Sunday, September 8, 12-6 p.m. There will be lots of great items for sale, as well as food and drinks. Enjoy music by Pichy Mauras y Su Sabor Latino, games and prizes, and much, much more. Come on down and join the fun. For information on becoming a vendor, please call (718) 320-3300, Ext. 3532. Applications can be picked up at the Riverbay Administrative Office, located at 2049 Bartow Avenue.

NCNW’s Health Fair

The National Council of Negro Women Co-op City Section’s Health Committee, in conjunction with the Riverbay Fund, will host a Community Health Fair in the Dreiser Auditorium on Saturday, September 21, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. In attendance will be a number of specialists in several areas of health and fitness including the American Cancer Society, Bally Total Fitness, Bay Plaza Health Group, Bronx Adult Protective Services, Domestic Violence, EldercareElderplan/ Homefirst, Empire Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Farmer’s Markets, Health First and JASA, to name a handful. For further information, please call Barbara Smith, R.N., B.S.N. at 917-838-9424 or the National Council of Negro Women Co-op City Section, 718/320-1430.

STAR Program

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(518) 457-2036, Mon.-Fri., 8:30 a.m. – 8 p.m., and on Saturdays, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Shareholders who are Basic STAR recipients can also complete their online registration now by “looking up” their code at the registration website listed above. Co-op City residents who receive Enhanced STAR are not affected by this state registration process. Enhanced STAR recipients should continue doing what they’ve always done, either filing an Enhanced STAR application annually or participating in automatic annual income verification. All Co-op City shareholders are eligible for either Basic or Enhanced STAR, but it is not automatic—you must apply for the credit. Applications can be completed online at the New York City Department of Finance website, www.tax.ny.gov, or you may request an application by calling the city’s Department of Finance at (212) 504-4080, or by calling the city’s 3-1-1 hotline.

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To complete your STAR application, you will need the following information: • Buildings 1-25, and Adler, Asch, Broun, Cooper, Debs and Defoe Townhouses are all Block: 5141, Lot: 120. • Buildings 26-35 and the Earhart Townhouses are Block: 5135, Lot: 51. • To calculate your number of shares, you need to know that there are 18 shares per room. Therefore, if you have a 5 room apartment, your number of shares will be calculated by multiplying the number of rooms by the number of shares per room (5 x 18) which equals 90 shares. If you have a 4.5 room apartment, your number of shares would be (4.5 x 18) 81 shares, and so on. Completed STAR applications should be mailed to the NYC Department of Finance, P.O. Box 311, Maplewood, NJ 07040-0311. The deadline to file an application with the New York City Department of Finance to receive the STAR exemption is March

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15, 2014. If you are approved, your annual benefit will begin on July 1, 2014. STAR is a state tax relief program that reduces your school property taxes if your income is $500,000 or less. Any shareholder of record who earns $500,000 or less, and uses their Co-op City apartment as their primary residence is eligible for Basic STAR. Shareholders who are 65 years of age or older as of December 31 of the exemption year, or who are disabled or are veterans, and who have a total income of $79,050 or less, are eligible for Enhanced STAR. Enhanced STAR recipients do not need to register with the state by the December 31, 2013 deadline or reapply each year for the STAR credit as long as they opt in for income verification on their original STAR application. Enhanced STAR recipients who did not opt in for income verification on their application are required to submit income verification annually.

Distinguished service

Hispanic Heritage Festival

Riverbay Corporation and the Spanish American Community Club will present Hispanic Heritage Day on Sunday, September 29, 1-6 p.m. in the Dreiser Auditorium. There will be performances by the Youth Dance Groups of PS 153 and 160, Danza y Fiesta, Grupo de Baile Folklorico, Garifuna, Nuetra Senora del Refugio and many, many others.

Next CB#10 Meeting

The next Community Board #10 meeting will be held on Thursday, September 19, 7:30 p.m., at Schuyler House, 3077 Cross Bronx Expressway, Bronx, N.Y. 10465. For further information, please call contact Community Board 10 at (718) 892-1161.

The Co-op City PBA recently hosted a retirement dinner at Maestro’s to celebrate the careers of two retiring officers who served the Co-op City community with distinction during their careers. Det. Michael Schmatz (top photo, left) recently retired after 32 years of service with the Co-op City Public Safety Department. He was originally assigned to patrol and then trained as a NYS Emergency Medical Technician and assigned to the department’s Emergency Service Unit, where he spent several years. Det. Schmatz was promoted to Detective and assigned to the Investigations Unit, where he served until his retirement. During his years of service, Det. Schmatz was decorated over 20 times for arrests involving assaults, auto crime and many other related offenses. In photo at right, Det. Richard Young (left) is also congratulated on his retirement after serving 29 years with the Co-op City Public Safety Department. Det. Young spent his earlier years on patrol on the 12x8 tour. He was partnered with Det. Frank Sanchez (now retired) and together, they made over 100 arrests in their respective careers. In 1988, Young was promoted to Detective and assigned to the Anti-Crime Unit, where he and his partner were assigned to the 12x8 tour and patrolled the garages and streets of Co-op City making additional arrests for automobile related crimes. Det. Young was also decorated over 30 times for excellent and meritorious police duty. In addition, he was given the Commendation Award on numerous occasions for his work. During the celebration, Dets. Schmatz and Young received congratulatory plaques from Lt. James Keappock (at right in both photos), representing Chief Frank Apollo who was unable to attend the retirement dinner.

Co-op City Department of Public Safety (718) 671-3050 • www.ccpd.us If you SEE something, SAY something!

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cogeneration and the HUD guaranteed refinancing but this does not mean that we don’t have a responsibility to pay incremental increases in our carrying charges to keep up with the ever rising costs of repairing, upgrading and upkeeping our homes and community.” Earlier this summer, Riverbay’s Finance Director, Peter Merola, reported that HCR had indicated that they were close to finalizing their review of Riverbay’s application and that preliminarily they agreed with the 1% increase, however, the final determination would be made after the agency considers comments from shareholders. At the time, Merola said: “I am very pleased that DHCR has preliminarily agreed with the two year budget that Riverbay submitted to them which includes only a one time 1% carrying charge increase during this next two year period. All of the hard work over the past several years to obtain the HUD guaranteed mortgage is already paying off, as demonstrated with such a small increase. And with over $60 million in Reserves being held by Wells Fargo, repairs to the infrastructure of Co-op City will be able to continue.” In Riverbay’s application for the car-

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rying charge increase, item #5 (Need) states, “The increase in carrying charge is needed due to a shortfall in funding for reserve for replacement projects.” Merola explained that there were certain projects – Power Plant Water Treatment, Power Plant Boilers, smoke Detectors/GFI outlets, and Lobby Entrances – that both HUD and Riverbay would like to see done and that money was allotted for in the Reserves. “However, based on current estimated costs, we felt that we needed additional monies to complete these projects,” he said. “Thus, since the Reserves are already funded, Riverbay needs to make up this shortfall, and that’s done via the carrying charge increase.” Presently, the average carrying charge in Co-op City is $205.06 per room, and the proposed 1% increase would raise this figure by $2.05 to an average $207.11 per room in apartments as of October 1, 2013. As stated in the HCR notice to all cooperators of Riverbay Corporation, it is customary for comments submitted by shareholders to be reviewed by HCR accountants, attorneys and housing management representatives.

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

RIVERBAY CORPORATION NOTICE for an increase in the maximum average monthly room carrying charges pursuant to the provisions of the Private Housing Finance Law as amended. TO ALL COOPERATORs OF CO-OP CITY:

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

Effective October 1, 2013, an increase of one percent (1%) of the monthly carrying charge in effect for the month preceding the effective date of the Commisioner’s Order. PLEAsE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE, that by direction of the Commissioner of Housing and Community Renewal, you may comment in writing on the proposed carrying charge increase. An opportunity to submit written statements is afforded so that cooperators may comment on the allegations and figures contained in the application. The Commissioner may fix carrying charges, appliance and parking charges so as to secure, together with all other income of the company, sufficient income for it to meet, within reasonable limits, all necessary payments to be made by the company. The financial reports of Riverbay Corporation are available for inspection by cooperators at: Riverbay Corporation Administrative Offices 2049 Bartow Avenue Bronx, New York 10475

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

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

“After receipt of comments, additional analysis may be made of financial aspects of housing company operations and the financial schedules may be revised in light of information obtained,” the notice states. The notice to shareholders further states that after reviewing cooperators’ comments, HCR staff will then make recommendations to the Commissioner regarding the carrying charge increase and the Commissioner, who has the power pursuant to provisions of the Private Housing Finance Law to fix carrying charges, appliance and parking charges, will make the final determination as to whether or not an increase is necessary and, if so, the amount required. In determining the amount of the carrying charge increase, the HCR Commissioner will consider “the extent to which the present carrying charges are sufficient to enable the housing company to meet its necessary expenditures, the vacancy rate, the size of the waiting list, the economic impact the carrying charge increase would have on the residents and the market demand for apartments in the housing development.” Once the HCR Commissioner makes a

decision on the amount of the increase, each cooperator will receive a copy of the Commissioner’s determination in the form of a Carrying Charge Order, which will state the amount of the carrying charge increase, if any, and the Commissioner’s basis for the decision. Once received, that Order will be published in the Co-op City Times and posted in the residential buildings and townhouses for all residents to see. The last mandated carrying charge increase ordered by DHCR was a two 3% increases in september, 2011 which were implemented on October 1, 2011 after a conference was held in the Dreiser Auditorium where cooperators were given an opportunity to comment. The second 3% increase went into effect on October 1, 2012. seniors may be eligible for sCRIE (senior Citizens Rent Increase Exemption) and those who qualify, or are currently on sCRIE or DRIE (Disability Rent Increase Exemption), may be minimally affected by any rent increase that is imposed. More information on both of these programs can be obtained by calling the city’s quality of life hotline, 3-1-1.

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Management Report Co-op City Times / September 7, 2013

J-51 Tax Abatement Program is a property tax exemption and tax abatement program that is administered through the City of New York’s Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD). Property owners may be eligible for these benefits based upon the completion of certain repair and/or replacement work performed on the property. We have applied for tax abatement benefits for a number of capital projects performed here at Riverbay over the years. The good news is that it appears that our most recent applications, associated with the replacement of our apartment windows and roofs, may now come to fruition. Although we may start receiving tax credits as early as this October, up until recently, it has been virtually impossible to get the City of New York to sign off on our applications, despite the fact that we have met all of the required criteria to receive said benefits, which includes being able to demonstrate that there are no outstanding vio-

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lations on record at the various city agencies. In fact, this round of applications will be the first time that we receive tax credit for the installation of our new windows, which has been a 5 year uphill struggle with the city to achieve. Working with Barry Zweigbaum, a Real Estate Tax Attorney hired by the housing company, there have been countless meetings at various city agencies, like the Department of Buildings and Housing Preservation and Development, to lobby for their assistance in helping to verify our eligibility. Recently, several of our management staff members, which included Joe Boiko, Michael Munns and Peter Merola, along with help from Alan Weiner from Wells Fargo Bank and Lift Tech, our ele-

Defensive driving course sponsored by Riverbay available online and open to general public

The defensive driving course offered by Riverbay Corporation to its employees to enhance their driving skills and lower points on their licenses is also available online and open to the general public at a reduced cost. The 6-hour course, which is offered through the National Safety Council of which Riverbay is a member, previously had been open only to Riverbay’s employees, their family members and friends, and were generally held once every three months over two evenings during the week or on weekends. Now, the program is offered online at a cost of $44.96, and anyone in the general population can enjoy the reduced price by entering Riverbay’s referral code. During the registration process, applicants who use referral code #664 will receive a $5 discount which brings the cost down to $39.95. For participating in the program, Riverbay Corporation, in turn, will receive a rebate of $11.39 per participant which goes back into the corporation’s general fund to help offset the expenses of the corporation. “It is important to point out that anyone interested in taking advantage of this opportunity should contact their respective insurance company first to ensure that they will be eligible to receive credit for taking the defensive driving course online, which in most cases, will result in a reduction of their insurance premiums,” said Vernon Cooper, Riverbay’s General Manager. “It is also a plus that the housing company can receive credits for those taking the course when they use our referral code to register and I invite everyone in the development to let their family members, friends and co-workers know about this program. I also thank them because having more conscientious drivers on our roadways benefits everyone.” Cooper noted that Riverbay has been providing defensive driving courses to its employees precisely because the corporation recognizes the importance of safety, especially among those staff members who operate vehicles. “We realize how vital it is that the people who drive vehicles for the corporation are in fact operating them safely and are fully aware of the State’s traffic laws particularly

as they relate to the work that they do, and this includes the individuals who drive our trucks, vans, construction equipment and passenger vehicles,” Cooper said. “Therefore, I am all for any policy that promotes defensive driving courses and anything that can be done to encourage people to take these courses is beneficial.” Monica Williams, Riverbay’s Loss Prevention Manager in the Risk Management Department, was instrumental in organizing this course offering. “We’ve been a member of NSC for more than a decade and we’ve been providing defensive driving classes to our employees to help enhance their driving skills and reduce points off their licenses, which also reduces their automotive insurance premiums,” said Williams. “Now, we are able, through this program, to offer it throughout the community so we’re inviting everyone to encourage their friends and family members to take advantage of it.” Williams emphasized that registrants for the course must input the referral code #664 or else they will not receive the discount. To purchase the online version of the NSC’s defensive driving course, log onto its website at www.ddcnsc.org/ny. The program uses Adobe Flash Player to deliver the course and if a student exits the program before completing it, their progress is bookmarked. There is also no limit to the number of times you may log in to complete the course, however you must complete the course within 30 days from the date of purchase or else you have to repurchase it. Applicants must complete a minimum of 320 instructional minutes, answer 25 questions at the end of the course and achieve a score of 75% or better to pass the course. Each applicant is allowed three attempts to pass the course, after which it must be repurchased. After successfully completing the course, the defensive driving certificate is mailed to the applicant. The NSC offers support and service via online email help and a toll-free telephone help desk which is open Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and on Saturdays, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

vator consultants, were able to convince the City of New York to finally approve 2 applications that were released by HPD totaling $10.8 Million in benefits. These applications represent approximately 55% of the total applications, which in the end, when all certificates are issued, will result in approximately $2 Million a year in tax abatement that is not included in our budget. We will keep the community informed of our progress in this regard. COMMUNITY RELATIONS ACTIVITIES The funds from the clothing bins have been a great asset to the Riverbay Fund and community programming. Last year, we were able to begin new programs and continue them this year. In addition to the Tunes on Tuesdays and Splash Day, we are able to continue to provide programming for the fall months. Saturday, Sept. 21 from 1 – 4 p.m. in Dreiser Auditorium, we will hold our 2nd Annual Community Health Fair in collaboration with the National Council of Negro Women’s Health Committee. Topics included: Diabetes, Hypertension, Nutrition, High Blood Pressure, Heart Disease, Kidney Health and more. Some of the vendors are: Wellcare, Age Well New York, EssenMED House Calls,

5 Centerlight Healthcare, FEGS Caregiver Support/Senior Companion, JASA/Co-op City Senior Services, HRA/NYC Office of Child Support, Fire Safety Education, Village Care, Bay Park Center, Bronx Community Health Network, HRA – APS, Progressive Home Health Services, NYU Dental, Rite Aid, Health First and Homefirst. Saturday, Sept. 28 in Dreiser Auditorium from 10 – 6 p.m., we will hold our 2nd Annual Co-op City College & Career Fair. College Savings Plan, Scholarship, and Financial Aid Workshops. Free raffle for Tablets & NY’s 529 Savings Program. Grades 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th from 10:00 – 12:00 p.m. Grades 7th – 12th from 1:00 – 6:00 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 29 from 1 – 6 p.m. in Dreiser Auditorium, we will hold our 2nd Annual Hispanic Heritage Day in collaboration with the Spanish American Community Club of Co-op City. Performances by: Youth Dance Group from PS 153 & 160; Danza Y Fiesta – Grupo de Baile Folklórico from Puerto Rico, Garifuma – Ballet Folklórico de Nueva York from Honduras; Nuestra Señora del Refugio – Grupo de Baile Folklórico from Mexico; Pajarillo Pinta’o from Columbia and Juan Ortega from Latin America.

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GFI and Smoke Detector Installation Schedule Week of 9/6 through 9/13

Anonymous calls to Public Safety

Periodically, cooperators may witness someone violating the housing company’s rules and regulations, however, it has been reported to Management that some people are apprehensive about reporting the situation for fear of their identity being divulged to the violator in question. Please know that you may request to remain anonymous when you contact the Co-op City Public Safety Department (CCPD) regarding said issues and the Public Safety dispatchers, officers and supervisors have been instructed to accept these calls and investigate, accordingly. If, however, you feel forced to surrender your identification in order to lodge your complaint, immediately request to speak with a supervisor. Rest assured that you should feel comfortable placing these calls to our Public Safety Department, as oftentimes residents are the first to know when an incident has taking place and in most cases who the individuals involved are, as well. Thank you very much for your cooperation. —Riverbay Management

Shareholders should notify Sales Office when receiving furniture delivery

Shareholders who are expecting new furniture delivery should notify the Riverbay Residential Sales Office so that arrangements can be made to protect Riverbay’s property, particularly the elevators, from damage. Once the Sales Office is contacted, and the cooperator confirms the date and/or time of their delivery, a permit will be

issued in case they are questioned about the delivery. The Sales Office can be contacted by calling (718) 320-3373. Even if the shareholder cannot get to the Sales Office right away to pick up their delivery permit, they should still contact Sales so that the information can be entered into the computer and the Riverbay

Buildings & Grounds Department can be notified to pad the elevators and take any other necessary precautionary measures to protect Riverbay’s property from scratches and other damages. Shareholders should also be aware that furniture deliveries are only allowed on weekdays and Saturdays, but not on Sundays.

Important Notice to Shareholders of Building 3

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 3

Current Lease Expiration Date

New 3 yr. Expiration Date

150 & 170 Dreiser Loop

Nov. 30, 2013

Nov. 30, 2016

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Co-op City Times / September 7, 2013

Public Safety Report

CCPD takes action against persons caught throwing objects out of windows

BY LIEUTENANT PAM APOLLO Throwing objects out of the windows of Co-op City apartments is a violation of the lease and is also illegal. Complaints of this nature are taken very seriously by the members of the Co-op City Department of Public Safety (CCPD). When objects are thrown out of windows, a substantial risk of serious injury or death is created. The Co-op City Department of Public Safety utilizes all available resources to make certain that persons caught throwing objects out of the windows of Co-op City buildings are appropriately penalized. Fireworks thrown from windows or terraces are extremely hazardous and enforcement is heightened due to numerous incidents in various locations throughout the community. In the case where the person who actually throws the object out of the window can be identified, that person can be charged with Reckless Endangerment. Reckless Endangerment occurs when a person engages in conduct which creates a substantial risk of serious physical injury to another person. If there is an injury, the person that threw the object out the window can be charged with Assault. Reckless Endangerment and Assault are serious charges with severe penalties. As in all cases where a Co-op City resident is arrested for actions within the confines of Co-op City, a Community Complaint is also issued. The Community Complaint carries a monetary fine and can be attached to the monthly carrying charges. Repeated violations may result in eviction. Most commonly in Co-op City, the person who actually throws the object out of the window cannot be specifically identified. However, the apartment where the object came from is identified. In these instances, a Co-op City Community Complaint can be issued to the offending apartment. Throwing objects out of windows is a lease violation, therefore, the tenant of record can receive a Community Complaint when their apartment is identified as the location an object came from. The shareholder is responsible for the actions of all family members and guests, therefore, the Community Complaint can be issued without the need to identify the specific offender. The Co-op City Community Complaint offers our department an extra level of enforce-

Public Safety Blotter, August 29 - August 31

August 31, 100 Carver Loop A cooperator reported to CCPD that when she finished her laundry, she accidentally left her iPod in the laundry room. When she realized it, she returned to the laundry room to retrieve it, but found it gone. This matter is under investigation. August 30, 140 Alcott Place A cooperator reported that she was the victim of robbery committed by her son. She provided officers with a description and a short time later, the suspect was spotted and stopped by officers. During the stop, the male attempted to flee from officers, but was apprehended. The mother later declined to press charges, but the suspect was held due to an outstanding warrant and charges in another case. August 30, 99 Dreiser Loop A cooperator reported to CCPD that their vehicle was broken into within this location and some items were stolen. August 29, 4220 Hutchinson River Parkway A cooperator reported that unknown person(s) entered their storage room without permission and removed several items. August 29, 900 Baychester Avenue A cooperator reported that someone known to her may have entered her apartment and removed several items without permission or authority. This matter is still under investigation. August 29, 120 Darrow Place CCPD responded to a report of two males in a dispute over a parking space. Upon arrival, officers were informed that a male brandished a baseball bat threatening the other male over a parking space. When officers attempted to investigate and question the man, he spoke in a profane manner to officers then fled. The individual was apprehended and charged accordingly.

ment in eliminating this very dangerous activity. Repeated violations result in escalating fines and can result in eviction. It is important that parents instruct children and teens that throwing objects out the windows is a serious matter. Parents of teenage children need to be sure children are not home unsupervised during the school day. Check with your child’s school to be sure there are no unexcused absences. Remember, if your child invites friends into your home and they throw objects out the window, the shareholder is financially responsible. Inventory items, such as bottled water and eggs, to be sure an unusual amount of these items are not missing. Occasionally check area on ground below the area where your windows face to see if you can recognize items. Recently in Building 1B, numerous Poland Spring 16 ounce water bottles were thrown from a front facing window or terrace. Steps are being taken to identify the offender in this case. Please call Public Safety or your Cooperator Service Office (CSO) if you have any information in this case. At the end of last year’s school year, eggs were thrown from a rear facing terrace of Building 19. School personnel identified the location and the condition has stopped. Parents need to make certain that young children and toddlers do not have access to open windows. Toddlers are fascinated by throwing objects out windows and have been known to empty an entire toy box. Fortunately, no one has ever been injured when this has happened. Be certain that window guards are installed in any apartment where children under 10 years of age live or visit. Call Riverbay Corporation at (718) 320-3300 if you would like to have window guards installed. Smaller items can still fit out windows with window guards in place, so young children should not be left unsupervised near windows that are even open just a little bit. During air conditioning season, it is best to keep windows completely closed. This will prevent children from being tempted to toss objects out the window. It also allows

the air conditioning to work at maximum efficiency. Keeping windows open results in an increase in condensation and can damage rugs and furniture over time. Open windows during high temperatures can result in a flood in your apartment. If you must open a window, open a small section at the top of the window only. This is another situation where the Public Safety Department asks for the help of the public in identifying violators. If you observe objects being thrown from a window, try to pinpoint the exact window and notify the Department of Public Safety. Use a brightly colored curtain or shade as a landmark. The responding Public Safety Officer can use a floor plan map and identify the exact apartment. By signing a Community Complaint Affidavit, a complaint can be issued. Your information will not be revealed to the person receiving the complaint. Even if you cannot specifically identify the apartment in question or do not wish to sign an affidavit, it is still a good idea to call Public Safety for informational purposes. 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. If consuming alcoholic beverages is part of your Indian Summer festivities, be sure to designate a driver who will not drink. Call a taxi if necessary. Never operate a motor vehicle if you have consumed alcoholic beverages. The consequences of drunk driving are extremely severe. Legislation in New York State increases the charges and penalties for driving while intoxicated if there is a child in the vehicle. Drunk driving enforcement is heightened nationwide. The Co-op City Department of Public Safety would like to thank all persons who have called in suspicious activity or sent information via our website. It is by your actions that the crime rate remains low and a high quality of life is maintained.

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OPPORTUNITIES AT CO-OP CITY

Tell your friends, relatives and employers about: CONTRACT SUMMARY

Contract 2843, Local Law 87 Professional Engineer Survey: Consultant will perform an Energy Audit per ASHRAE Level II and New York City Local Law 87 requirements Pre-Bid Meeting: September 4, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. Bids Due: September 25, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. Bonding: Bonding is not required Insurance: Insurance is required Contract 2861, 2862 & 2863, Exterior Renovation for Shopping Center 1, 2 & 3: Exterior restoration of the three (3) shopping centers located in Co-op City Pre-Bid Meeting: August 22, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. Bids Due: September 12, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. Bonding: Bonding is required Insurance: Insurance is required

Contract 2864 Window Replacements at Community Centers: The replacement of the existing windows at all shopping and community center buildings and a limited number of doors with new matching windows Pre-Bid Meeting: September 11, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. Bids Due: October 3, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. Bonding: Bonding is required

Insurance: Insurance is required

Contract 2866, Co-op City Lobby Modernization Program: The replacement of the Entrances and Vestibules at the High Rise Buildings including Lobby Storefront Pre-Bid Meeting: August 13, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. Bids Due: September 10, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. Bonding: Bonding is required Insurance: Insurance is required

Contract 2874, A/E Services for the Façade Renovation for Bartow Plaza: Furnish design services for the Facade renovation for a single story retail shopping center located at 2031-2093 Bartow Ave., Bronx New York Pre-Bid Meeting: September 10, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. Bids Due: September 24, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. Bonding: Bonding is not required Insurance: Insurance is required Contract P518, Purchase of Kitchen Cabinets Prebid Meeting: September 13, 2013 at 11 a.m. Bids Due: September 26, 2013 at 2 p.m. (Late bids not accepted). Bonding: Bonding is not required

For information on CONTRACT OPPORTUNITIES ONLY, please contact: Lenya Garcia at Lgarcia@riverbay corp.com; AND Barbara Penn at Bpenn@riverbaycorp.com. Please note that emails should be sent to both parties. EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

There are no employment opportunities to list this week. Please check back again next week.

Applicants for EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES must apply IN PERSON at the Bartow Administrative Office, located at 2049 Bartow Avenue, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday-Friday. *Riverbay Corporation is an equal opportunity employer*

The World is coming to Co-op City… let’s get ready Co-op City Times / September 7, 2013

vacancy rate testifies to the It seems that the northeast Bronx has fact that the primary goal of become the ‘land of opportunity’ with the Director’s Viewpoint affordable housing is being Co-op City community sitting at the center of achieved. a ‘gold rush’ of financial opportunities. The First Vice President Another Director refuses Mega-Mall under construction in Bay Plaza to look beyond one specific promises great marketing opportunities, as area for the establishment of a facility for the commuwell as challenging issues that require careful nity’s youth. In addition, that Director suggests that review and intelligent planning. The installaRiverbay operate or co-operate the facility. With every tion of a Metro-North train station in Section youth facility, there are regulations and legal responsiFive will bring the convenience of enhanced bilities that must be met including – but not limited to public transportation to and from the city and – staff licensing, requisite insurance, various agency points north, but it also promises to seriously clearances, etc., etc. increase problems with traffic congestion and Riverbay Corporation is a housing company. Again, parking in an already overcrowded area. good business sense must be applied. Riverbay Planning is critical; without it, both the Corporation must first keep itself financially stable and Mall and the Metro-North station could negatively impact healthy to be able to continue to provide viable opportunithe overall quality of life for cooperators through signifities and benefits to existing cooperators. cantly increased traffic passing through local streets and I am one-hundred percent in favor of establishing a heightened security concerns. facility for youth within our residency, one with all of the Put the Brake on the Verbal Spinning necessary legal issues resolved, operated by a licensed staff, Over the past couple of months, the language and focus and supported with appropriate funding. I believe that the in some Directors’ Viewpoints have increasingly troubled majority of the Board and Management recognize that me. Although I don’t doubt the sincerity of their assertions, there is a dire need for a youth center – especially for teens. I wonder at their intolerance for differing opinions and a A diligent effort is underway to establish a youth facility. In hardened narrow focus concerning provision of a youth the meantime, all viable options should be considered and facility. carefully examined. One Director has advocated that Riverbay Corporation Getting Back to Work make special consideration (and arrangements) for cooperThe Board sets policy and provides that policy to manators, who are unemployed, temporarily out of work, have agement. Committee recommendations to the Board are limited benefits, or child care and/or child support conthe base upon which policy is constructed. I am the cerns. That same Director laments about a 1% carrying Chairman of two committees: the IT (Information charge increase applied over a two-year period, saying that Technology) Committee and the Contracts Compliance Riverbay needs to cut overall expenses. Committee. Director Leah Graham is the co-Chair of both Riverbay Corporation is not a philanthropic trust, nor is committees. it a charitable organization. Riverbay Corporation’s manThe IT Committee: The IT Committee monitors the date is to supply affordable housing to middle- and lowdata handling operations and processes of Riverbay income families. To do that, the corporation must utilize Corporation to support maximum benefit to all corporation good business practices. Certainly, on a case-by-case basis, business processes. The committee examines network considerations should be given to cooperators in special ciroperations, training, data processing, and security and subcumstances. But the focus must remain on supplying mits findings and recommendations to the Board for affordable housing for all. The current extremely low

Khalil Abdul-Wahhab

review, discussion, and approval. The first IT Committee meeting was held on Thursday, September 5th. The committee meets on the first Thursday of each month. The Contracts Compliance Committee: The job of the Contracts Compliance Committee is to establish and maintain contract processes that support the Riverbay Corporation’s requirement to carry out well-organized business procedures that sustain affordable housing for all cooperators. The committee endeavors to achieve that goal by ensuring that the Riverbay Corporation’s contract process is of the highest integrity, is transparent, and is dedicated to providing effective business handling for the Coop City community. The first Contracts Compliance Committee meeting will be held on Thursday, September 12th. The committee meets on the second Thursday of each month. I am the co-Chair of the Construction Committee. Al Shapiro is the Chair. The mission and the meeting schedule for that committee will be provided in a subsequent Viewpoint. The establishment of a collaborative, team-spirited atmosphere is at the heart of every successful corporation. An environment that supports receptive idea sharing and respectful discussion of differing opinions is the keystone of success. Co-op City’s continued progress is assured if Board members can maintain respectful and objective attitudes towards different opinions. To maximize our harvesting of the benefits of the oncoming opportunities being presented to our community, we must come together and function as a bloc. We need to show the various agencies and our political representatives that we are a community that is learning to stand together and work for the common good of all residents. When we do, the world will come to understand that a sleeping giant has awakened. Please take time to vote on September 10. If you see something, say something. Share your suggestions, complaints, or special concerns with me. Address letters to Khalil Abdul-Wahhab, c/o Riverbay Corporation, 2049 Bartow Ave. Bronx, NY 10475, call 718-3320-3300, Ext. 3351, or e-mail kwahhab10475@hotmail.com.

Co-op City Times / September 7, 2013

Only time will tell

Co-op City Times / September 7, 2013

I’m happy that an Open Board meeting is asbestos abatement work scheduled but rather surprised to see it set for Director’s Viewpoint costing us an outrageous $4 this coming Wednesday, 9/11, the annivermillion per year when an sary date of two planes flying into the Twin exhaustive study showed no Second Vice President Towers and killing over 3,000 innocent peodanger was posed to anyone, ple. Some may feel that the Board comes workers or residents. I keep first, above all else, however, I believe it's important to recasking, "Why us?" and I haven't gotten an answer from ognize Co-op City isn't an isolated land unto itself. No, Coany elected official or candidate. All I can say is time op City is part of New York City, and New York City is will tell! part of the world, and the world changed forever with Another way to test time and accomplishments is to those plane attacks 12 years ago. It truly seems like only remember that a year after 9/11, five of our eight garages yesterday. So many emotions and fears that have subsided were ordered closed due to hazardous conditions. Many with the passage of time still remain vivid to many of us will remember being displaced from their garages and on this day. I personally lost a very good friend whose being forced to park wherever a spot could be found. I remains were never found amid the rubble at the World have disagreed with what I thought was an exorbitant cost Trade Center on that fateful day. for one contractor and the manner in which this was done, I also am not sure of the wisdom of scheduling an however, we now have open and safe garages today. This Open Board meeting the night before the maintenance was made possible by the $450 million refinancing hearing with HCR set for Thursday evening, Sept. 12, obtained from New York Community Bank. at 7 p.m. in Dreiser Auditorium over the implementaPersonally, I was in favor of staying with the State tion of a 1% carrying charge increase come October of New York's Housing Finance Agency (HFA) 1st. Plus, though demographics change, I respect and because I didn't believe we should have to pay such am grateful to many of the original pioneer cooperahigh interest to New York Community Bank, and I tors who first moved here when I did some 40 years voted against that loan. That’s in the past now, and ago, and am not sure how proper it is to hold open though there are many areas where Marion Scott Real meetings two evenings in a row before Friday, the day Estate can be criticized and I believe they could do of atonement and holiest day of the Jewish new year. much better, we did get historic mortgage refinancing I think this was poor planning at the least. through Wells Fargo Bank, guaranteed by HUD, I also remember 9/11 in 2001 fell on a Tuesday, and it which saves us millions in interest costs that could was Primary Day, just as this coming Tuesday will be. I have led to higher carrying charge increases. must admit I’m once again disappointed that our elected As we move forward, it's important to give credit officials for the most part face no competition and will be where credit is due. We did use the NYCB refinancing for elected without much true community support. In the some real, tangible repairs and capital improvements, race for Mayor, however, in the Democratic Primary, we such as brand new windows after approximately 40 years have an opportunity to make our voices heard. There will of wear and tear. That was quite an accomplishment. I probably be a runoff election between the top two vote don't need to give a list of things, you're either aware of getters, and I say let's tell these candidates if they want them, or not. I will say Co-op City still remains the best our vote, we need a commitment to stop the unnecessary housing buy in the New York metropolitan area and that's

Tony Illis

MetroCard Bus to visit Co-op City this month

The MetroCard Bus will be visiting all three Co-op City locations again this month, enabling customers to sign up for or refill their Reduced-Fare MetroCard, purchase or add money to an existing Metrocard, and purchase E-Z Pass On the Go tags. On Thursday, Sept. 19, the MetroCard bus will be at the Bartow Mall on Co-op City Blvd. (in front of the Bingo Hall and the eyecare center), from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.; at Dreiser Loop (Park on Debs Place) from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and at Einstein Loop (Elgar Place) from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. MTA New York City Transit advises its customers that there are two kinds of traveling MetroCard Service Centers: the MetroCard Bus and the MetroCard Van. Both vehicles make regularly scheduled stops in all five boroughs each month. The MetroCard Bus, which stops in Co-op City, travels around the city, stopping at senior citizen centers, shopping centers and along major bus routes. Customers can handle all of their MetroCard needs, whether it is applying for or refilling a Reduced-Fare MetroCard, buying or refilling a regular MetroCard or asking MetroCard-related questions. Senior citizens and people with disabilities may apply for the Reduced-Fare MetroCard on the Bus. They will need photo ID and seniors must show proof of age (at least 65 years old). The MetroCard Van, like the Bus, travels around the city with helpful on-board staff ready to sell Unlimited and PayPer-Ride MetroCards, add money to regular and ReducedFare MetroCards and answer questions. Reduced-Fare MetroCard applications are available. EZ Pass On The Go tags are also available for purchase on both the Bus and the Van. The MetroCard Bus and Van do not operate on the following holidays: New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas. Customers may also want to explore the EasyPay Reduced-Fare payment option. EasyPay lets customers link to their credit or debit card to their Reduced-Fare MetroCard so it refills automatically. For more MetroCard information, please visit the MTA’s website at www.mta.info and click on Fares and Tolls.

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why I moved here because I wanted an affordable and safe place to live. And that's what I'm still fighting for. The privatization crowds with grasping, greedy eyes have been stopped. I see some like to complain about others who have been on the Riverbay Board for too long, however, it wasn't the new bloods who were able to stop privatization. I'm not saying this to take credit or bow, but I remember starting the Coalition to Save Affordable Housing with Jake Powell, a former President of Riverbay, when the convicted former social services mogul and the former President of Riverbay, who was convicted on charges of taking kickbacks, were gearing up and trying to mobilize their allies and who knows what kind of real estate interests to try and put a full court press on Co-op City to agree to privatization. I also can't help but say that my friend and colleague, Board Director and current Treasurer Othelia Jones certainly doesn't have to prove herself to show how ludicrous the headlines in the City News pamphlet are. Maybe she was correct when she noted in her recent Viewpoint that empty barrels make the most noise. If the barrel fits, wear it, however, there's no need for name calling and resorting to childish temper tantrums in public in the pamphlet put out posing as a newspaper by the millionaire publisher from Connecticut and his sidekick scribbler, the Riverdale interloper. Son, you’re being exploited and like I always say, only time will tell. Thank you once again for your enthusiastic response to our call for donations to benefit the village of AbetifiKwahu in Ghana. We are asking for donations of light clothing, school supplies, kitchen utensils, shopping bags, cooking oil, paper goods, hand sanitizer, bottled water, first aid supplies, and other non-perishables. Let's talk, give me a call at (718) 320-8035, or email me at tonyshome10475@gmail.com -- no attachments, please.

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Co-op City Times / September 7, 2013

Connections for Hispanic Youth Co-op City Times / September 7, 2013

This year, we have made a conscious effort to ensure that Hispanic students have the specific resources they need when searching for financial aid for college and careers. Today, America needs more college graduates from all backgrounds to fill the job demands of the future. The numbers for Hispanic and African American college graduates has increased over the past ten years, however, more are needed. Who has the best track record of transparency, efficient fund distribution and proven results for Hispanic students will be shared. To all parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, guardians of young people entering college or already in college visit the College, Career and Resource Fair. The date is Saturday, September 28. The elementary students, Grades 3, 4, 5, & 6, will be attending the morning session from 10 a.m. to 12 a.m. Middle school and high school students will be attending from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. These are difficult economic times for middle and low income families. Because our population is uniquely middle income, a special effort has been made to have professionals come in and talk about “getting money” for college. If you have an undergraduate degree and finances are preventing you from returning to obtain that Master’s degree, then attend Co-op City’s College, Career and Resource Fair. We are scheduling a “Scholarship

Evelyn Turner

Director’s Viewpoint

Workshop” at 3 p.m. in a separate room at Dreiser Auditorium. The popular “Scholarship Lady” - Pamela Johnson - has agreed to return. We apologize for not anticipating such a large turn out last year resulting in many parents having to stand. Before 3 p.m., another young man has agreed to spend the entire day with us. He will be located in the Resource Section at the event. Therefore, parents who have both elementary and high school students will be able to meet both of these professionals. Of course, he is now excited about visiting Co-op City. Here is a sample of testimonials about this young man: “He provided for my family and I great services by revising my FAFSA that resulted in $7,340 in funding for college.” “He called Binghamton’s financial aid officer to make sure that my counselor understood my financial situation and I got exactly what I needed!” Another, “My daughter received $6,511 of FREE financial aid.” If you are aware of someone 25 years of age and older, they should attend and take advantage of this resource.

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HOW YOU CAN SUPPORT OUR YOUNG PEOPLE: Many cooperators, clubs and organizations who are unable to volunteer would like to make a donation. Please be informed that any donation for the two raffles, (checks or money order in the amount of $25 up, made out to – NY’s 529 College Saving Plan - for the elementary students) or a (“Tablet” for the middle & high school students) should be hand delivered to 177 Dreiser Loop, Auditorium BEFORE 10:00 A.M. So far, the “Lion’s Club” will be presenting 10 gifts in the amount of $25 each for the elementary students. If you are out of town or unable to physically come out, please call me. My number is listed at the end of this article. If you or your church/organization would like to actually present the gift to a student, wishing them continued success, you may do so. The morning raffle is at 11:00 a.m. The p.m. raffle is at 4:00 p.m. Our students need that handshake from a caring and supportive adult. Please, DO NOT MAIL ANY DONATIONS TO Riverbay Corporation’s Main Office on Bartow Avenue. BEAUTIFUL STORIES PART II Please continue to call me if you live in Co-op City and have published a book. A name may have been missed. MAINTENANCE STAFF: Kudos to our Maintenance staff that

has been extremely busy all summer. I am sure it’s not easy maintaining the enormous needs of such a large complex. Our monthly report stated that a major problem has been the need for additional temporary porters to fill in for permanent porter outages (vacation, sick, personal, comp day). A total of 10,393 maintenance calls were made in the previous month. POWER PLANT: A pending Capital Project as per HUD inspection will be to repair 3 more buildings. This is on the NonCritical repairs list. Also one contractor has asked for additional time in bidding for the Water Treatment Installation Project. The target date had been 8/15/13. As required by our contract with Con Ed, and based on a preliminary report from our energy dealer, Energy Spectrum, Riverbay will net an additional $100,000 from the export of power. A YOUTH FACILITY: It has not been determined who will be the highest bidder, to be presented to the Board, for the front door entrance at the empty former Bingo Hall. So far, it remains “back of the building” for our youth. “Back of” has such a historical significance for some Americans. Thank you, cooperators, for your weekly calls and emails. You may reach me at: evelyn tinez@aol.com – 718-320-8088. Mailing address: Evelyn M. Turner, Riverbay Board member, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, New York 10475.

Co-op City Times / September 7, 2013

Let’s meet at Dreiser Co-op City Times / September 7, 2013

You've read the bogus letters, the gossip columns, and the fake articles. And, now it's Director’s time for us to speak up and tell everyone on Thursday night, September 12, at 7:00 p.m., in Dreiser, that we want these continued increases to stop. Petitions "The rent keeps going up and up. What are they doing with all of this money?" said one man that was discussing these increases with me. Additionally, the majority of the people that talk to me say that we have to make some changes on our Board. Thereafter, we have to get a new management company if we want to stop these increases. They're not doing anything for this community. Then, we have to get a new management company is the outcry of the majority of the people that talk to me. Look, let me make this clear: People are fed up. And now, petitions have been circulating throughout the community. One petition that made its way to Mr. Chan, from the NYS Homes & Community Renewal agency (HCR), wants to "stop the planned carrying charge increase for Co-op City." "We're at the breaking point," the petition continued. Other people sent letters to HCR that basically said that they cannot afford these continued increases. Speak Up I talk to a lot of people in this community. And, the majority of things that I hear are that people are having difficulties making ends meet. Now, should we just forget about these cooperators and kick them out of this community? Let's say that we do kick them out. So, if I'm greedy and I want that money to keep coming in, I'm going to continue to spend like crazy and demand that you pay more. And, if you can't pay, then, you must go also. Let me tell you something right now. This new increase will skyrocket our budget up to $205 million a year. Now, I've sent several good suggestions to HCR, the Board, and Management on reducing our budget. However, their best response was that we need another

increase. Nonsense! I want everyone to fill that auditorium up in Dreiser this Thursday night and let HCR, the Board, and Management hear what you have to say. Tell them that you're tired of these increases. Tell them that you want them to order this Board and Management to reduce our budget so that we can stop this increase. We need your help. So, please join us this Thursday in Dreiser at 7:00 p.m. Thanks. Voting on Resolutions I would like to thank Mary Martinez for her kind and unexpected letter to this paper. Voting? I will vote no if I feel that a resolution is not good for this community. However, I question everyone on their resolutions during our meetings. Compare that to the way that most Directors blindly follow Management and vote yes for virtually everything. I vote no for good reasons. 22 New Public Safety Officers On Friday, August 30, we had a graduation ceremony in the Dreiser Auditorium for 22 new Public Safety officers. All 22 officers were among 500 people that took a rigorous 4-part test in December, 2012 and a host of other tests. Thereafter, they went through a tough 10-week training course. The ceremony included comments from some members of the Board, Management, Public Safety, the NYPD, and even some of our new officers. Officer Shanta Carpenter was promoted to Sergeant. This promotion was based on her outstanding police work, according to the excellent description of her background that was mentioned to the audience. Officer Joshua Carter received an award for being the valedictorian of this class. Thereafter, he gave an inspiring speech that motivated the entire audience. Lieutenant James Keappock received a 'Leadership and Mentor' Award. Also, he presented Officer Michael Bonilla with a Leadership Award. Officer Michael Bonilla took a very good leadership role in this class, according to Lt. Keappock.

Daryl Johnson Viewpoint

Here are the names of our new Public Safety Officers: Rana Ahsan, Feliz Allende, Bashir Aziz, Celina Beckett, Michael Bonilla, Joshua Carter, Luis Cordero, Jorge Espinal, Arez Garcia, Michael Green, Jr., Frederick Ifill, Mark Ince, Lamont Leath, Byron Lee, Matthew McCune, Joseph Minetti, Daryll Nesbitt, Jr., Nicola Pasquale, Victor Reyes, Eric Rosado Aviles, Charles Thomas, and Phillip Rivera. When each of these names were called to the stage, joyous family members and friends screamed and applauded for all of these new officers. And, for good reason. All of these officers did their best and now they're going to be patrolling Co-op City. Therefore, I want to thank Chief Frank Apollo and the Training Division staff for doing an outstanding job with all of these new officers. This Training Division group is comprised of Lieutenant James Keappock, Commanding Officer; Sergeant Ian Gularte, Staff Instructor CPR/AED and First Aid; Sergeant Milton Gregory, Staff Instructor Defensive Tactics; and Officer Louis Salegna, Staff Instructor. Additional assistance to this department is provided by Mr. Alfred Medina, Staff Instructor Defensive Tactics. Finally, I would like to give my best wishes for a safe, happy, and wonderful career to our entire Public Safety force and to all of our employees. Close Please do your best to join us for a meeting with the NYS Homes & Community Renewal (HCR) agency on Thursday, September 12, at 7:00 p.m., in Dreiser. We must tell this agency, the Board, and Management how we feel, in a peaceful way, about these continued increases. 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 718-671-4544 if you don't receive a response from your message. Okay, that’s it for now. So, please have a wonderful week. And, may God bless you and your family. Thank you.

NAACP Co-op City Branch #2210

National Association for the Advancement of Colored People Mailing address: P.O. Box 75-3111, Einstein Station, Bronx, NY 10475 President: Jerome Rice Office telephone: (718) 320-3210 Address: 135 Einstein Community Center, Room 36 Office hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Email: naacpccity2210@gmail.com ANNOUNCEMENTS: Newly elected officers: President: Jerome L. Rice First Vice President: Joyce Wilson Secretary: Brenda Brown Asst. Secretary: Carole Haque Treasurer: Hermena Smith Asst. Treasurer: Terry Gavin

Notice is hereby given that the officers will serve March 2013-2015. Please direct all correspondence inquiries, etc. to the mailing address. Application for membership available at all membership meetings and can be requested by mail or phone. Upcoming Calendar of Events at Einstein Community Center: The NAACP will resume membership meetings at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 29th, October 27th and November 24th. All are welcomed. September 21st - Freedom Fund & Membership Committee presents their annual membership campaign “Old School Party,” 8:00 p.m. - 2:00 a.m. at Einstein Community Center, Room 45. Tickets, $30 advance (membership, is

optional). Membership is the life-blood of the NAACP. We depend on our members’ generosity to insure the NAACP’s independence. We depend on you to keep the flames of freedom burning bright. Please come out and support us. TICKETS ARE NOW AVAILABLE. At this time, we are planning Neighborhood Law Day on Saturday, November 23rd, our Holiday Celebration on December 21st and our annual Jubilee Day Celebration is scheduled for Saturday, January 4, 2014. Community Outreach Food Drive Collection Box: We are accepting nonperishable food items for Church of the Savior Food Pantry (e.g. canned goods, oatmeal, cereal, etc…Please check expiration dates on all items).

We are back. Hope you had an enjoyable summer. Meeting: Our first meeting will be Sept. 12 at 7:30 p.m. in our meeting room, 4B rear. Remember, we would like to have standing room only. All seats filled with old and new cooperators. Will we see you? There will be no guest speaker. We will be planning our activities for the year. Come down and share some of your thoughts and ideas. Currently, we will restart our game day every Wednesday beginning on Sept. 11 from 1 – 3 p.m. Come on down. Movie night, Oldies and Goodies night, times and dates to be determined, plus any other suggestions for Halloween, Thanksgiving luncheon, holiday party and Christmas.

Save the Date: We are planning a trip to the Mount Airy Casino Resort in Mt. Pocono, PA on Nov. 9th. Cost $36, plus play bonus $25 and $10 toward food. (Bonus subject to change.) We will leave from 120 Donizetti Place at 9 a.m. For more information, call Yvonne at 718-671-6922, Diane at 347-2757565 or Mary at 718-671-0425. Safety: School will open soon. Please be aware of our children playing when crossing the street as you drive. Congratulations to those celebrity special events. Prayers and get well wishes to our sick and shut-in. If you see something, say something. This is OUR home! Don’t open the lobby door for people you don’t know. —Yvonne Burrus

The Hutchinson River Restoration Project (HRRP) will host its 4th Annual cleanup of the Thomas Pell Wildlife Sanctuary on Sunday, September 22, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Meeting at the southwest corner of City Island Avenue and Shore Road, volunteers will canoe to the largest salt marsh habitat in New York City, the other being in Jamaica Bay. Because the sanctuary area is surrounded by swampland and is without trails, the only access is from the Hutchinson River, and the Urban Park Rangers are providing canoes and personal flotation devices (life jackets) for the event. Volunteers may also use their own vessels, and others can work at beachside if helping on land is preferred.

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Voter Registration Forms available in English & Spanish. Civic engagement, chair and committee members are doing voter registration for the election in 2013. The primary election will be on September 10. The last day to register for the general election in New York is October 11. Registrations must be postmarked by midnight, October 11th. Join us in signing the NAACP’s petition to the Department of Justice asking them to file civil rights charges against George Zimmerman at https://donate.naacp.org/page/s/dojcivil-rights-petition. Petitions are also available at the office. —Brenda Brown

4th Annual Hutchinson River Wildlife Sanctuary Cleanup Pelham Bay Park administration and staff will provide water and trash grabbers, and will complete the trash removal at the event’s end. Powerboats will take bags of recovered trash back to the shore processing point throughout the day. Gloves, shoe covers, trashbags and snacks will also be provided. HRRP is grateful for support of this vital project from American Rivers, the Citizens Committee of New York City, and the American Littoral Society. To register volunteers under 18 years of age and for other information, please contact the following: 718885-9653, HutchinsonRRP@aol.com, www.facebook.com/HutchinsonRRP, or the website, Hutchinsonriver restorationproject.org.

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18 Dear cooperators, I am pleased that the Board President Bill Gordon adheres to the rules that were established by previous Boards. On September 11th, this community will have the first of three scheduled Open Board Meetings with a Gallery Session between now and June. The others will be held in November and January. For the past three years, Directors Bernard Cylich, Andrea Leslie, Leah Graham, Daryl Johnson and I have fought for cooperators to have three meetings so that cooperators would have more involvement in their community and because it is a Board resolution. There will be a presentation about the Power Plant at this meeting. While the presentation is important, it is generally very late by the time cooperators speak at the Gallery Session. Board Directors have discussed making the Gallery Session the first item on the Open Board Meeting agenda instead of the last. Some Board Directors feel that it is placed last on the agenda in order to give cooperators an opportunity to observe a Board meeting in session. However, I believe that it would be fair to alternate having the Gallery Sessions first and last, which would give cooperators an opportunity to speak at a reasonable hour. If cooperators agree, they should contact the Board President and ask him to make this change. HCR Meeting on Thursday The NY State Housing and Community Renewal representatives will meet with cooperators on Thursday, September 12th to discuss the proposed 1% carrying charge increase. I abstained from voting in favor of this resolution because I feel that Management has failed

Open Board Meeting Wednesday Co-op City Times / September 7, 2013

Francine Reva Jones

Director’s Viewpoint

to do all it can to rent the professional office spaces located on the street level of our buildings, which would bring income. Public Safety Congratulations to the 22 newly hired Public Safety officers who were sworn in on August 30th. They completed the training in order to graduate and begin the awesome task of protecting Co-op City residents. They should feel especially proud because, out of some 500 applicants, they were among the 22 that qualified. Their families and friends were very proud of them and there was lots of applause and cheering in the Dreiser auditorium. I turned down the opportunity to speak at the ceremony, although other Board Directors, including Bill Gordon, Khalil Abdul-Wahhab, Leslie Peterson, Daryl Johnson spoke very highly of their achievements, and wished them well. Director Evelyn Turner sent a congratulatory card, which was read by President Gordon. I have very little contact with Public Safety officers. I generally see them at cooperators’ events where they provide security. However, I know that they are out there working for us because Board Directors receive immediate notification about crimes that occur in our community. It is unfortunate that the NYPD’s 45th Precinct is not in our community doing

this job because, as you probably know, we pay for this service, as well as paying taxes for the 45th Precinct services, that are lacking. We have a “private” police force in the Department of Public Safety. Recently, Director Peterson’s viewpoint discussed the precincts in New York City’s five boroughs. She revealed the disparities that exit and that Co-op City has enough residents to warrant its own precinct. Also, if the dispatching of police officers was fair, the CCPD would not be needed and we could thereby save megabucks. Our community should, at least, get tax credits for paying for our own Department of Public Safety and saving money for the City of NY. The community must unite and fight to make things right. Conversely, however, while we are under the Mayor Bloomberg administration, with Commissioner Kelly as Police Commissioner, I am pleased to have the CCPD. Under this Mayor and Police Commissioner, the NYC Council was compelled, due to pressure from their constituents, to adopt The Community Safety Act because of the blatant mistreatment of a segment of the citizenry where they used extreme tactics incorporated in the Stop & Frisk program, one of which was where officers were required to meet quotas for the number of people they stopped, questioned and frisked, without regard for having reasonable suspicion that they did anything wrong. I was reminded that this practice is how South African Apartheid and the German Holocaust began. If I was the Mayor or Police Commissioner, I would have been embarrassed. Instead, the Mayor appealed the Act and 34 of the 51 City Council members voted in favor of over-

riding the Mayor’s appeal. Community Life Cooperators moved to Co-op City for a better quality of life. They should not be deprived of the use of our grounds for recreation and enjoyment. On the other hand, no one should interfere with a cooperator’s peaceful enjoyment of our community. In order to satisfy both, rules were established. Cooperators have a right to socialize outside at any time, as long as there is nothing illegal happening. At 10:00 p.m., our community must maintain peace and quiet. Our management company supervises the CCPD, which has the responsibility of enforcing the rules. If the rules are violated, cooperators have the right to contact CCPD to complain of anything that disturbs their quality of life. The number to call is 718671-3050. Back to School Our children are returning to school this week. I hope that they enjoyed the summer months and are ready for learning. When my two daughters attended P.S. 153, all of my attention was devoted to them and their school environment. At grade school age, there is nothing more important than making sure that your child gets a good education. Parents or guardians should be sure that their child is prepared for learning by arriving at school on time, showing respect for the teacher, having the necessary tools/supplies, and by completing the homework assignments. Also important is that your child should consume nourishing foods and get adequate sleep at night. Prepare for your child’s future by attending the College and Career Fair on September 28th. I can be reached at 718-671-5957.

Coming Events The next general meeting of the Association is Wednesday, September 18th at 7:00 p.m. Crochet classes start up again on Wednesday, September 18th at 1 p.m. in the Building 30 Association Room on the B-side.

The first Pokeno game will be Friday, September 20th in the Association Room on the B-side. Speedy get well wishes to all who are under the weather. If you are having a special day, an anniversary or birthday, we hope you enjoy the day. —Linda Werner

FISH FRY Building 18 Association (100 Alcott Place) is sponsoring a fish fry today in the Association Room, starting at 12 p.m. To place an order, call 917-549-0184.

Please come and support us. All proceeds will go toward Building 18 Scholarship Fund. Thank you. —Gertie Brown

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Riverbay’s Succession Rights summarized and updated for clarity Co-op City Times / September 7, 2013

Riverbay Corporation has summarized the Division of Housing and Community Renewal’s (DHCR) rules and regulations on succession rights to avoid confusion or misunderstanding. The DHCR has specific rules governing the transfer or assumption of ownership of apartments within MitchellLama developments, which are spelled out in 9NYCRR Part 1727-8.1. “The Succession Rights Policy is intended to help a cooperator be aware of the protection provided to a family member or a ‘life companion’ in the event a cooperator moves or dies,” said Michael Munns, Riverbay’s Senior Attorney. “DHCR regulations provide that eligible persons may continue to live in an apartment after the death or move-out of the cooperator. Our policy follows DHCR rules and explains succession rights to Co-op City residents.” It should be pointed out that while new ownership can only be assumed in cases of move-out or death, only persons who meet all of the regulatory requirements may obtain leases and stock certificates in their own names as successors. “It is our intention to reiterate for shareholders what Riverbay’s policy is when it comes to their succession rights so that there will not be any confusion as to who they can leave their apartments to in the event that they decide to move or in cases where the primary shareholder passes away,” said Riverbay’s General Manager Vernon Cooper. “Hopefully, this will go a long way in helping to simplify the process so that we, in turn, can speed up this particular transaction. It’s also important to emphasize that these are DHCR’s rules governing MitchellLama developments and we have to ensure that we are in full compliance.” According to the rules and regulations,

succession of an apartment can only take place if the primary owner of the apartment moves out or passes away. As a general rule, whenever there is a change in the number of persons living in the apartment, Riverbay should be notified within ninety (90) calendar days of any such changes through the use of an Interim Affidavit Form, which can be obtained from their respective CSO Office. “It is critical for all shareholders to inform Riverbay of changes in the household occupants in order for those occupants to potentially have succession rights at some point in the future,” said Peter Merola, Riverbay’s Director of Finance. “The annual filing of the Income Affidavit accomplishes this, as well as filing an Interim Affidavit in between annual filings.” If the shareholder moves out permanently, any member of the primary cooperator’s family or life companion may request, in writing, to be named as a tenant on the lease and on the stock certificate. However, this person must meet certain requirements. “They must have resided with the cooperator in the apartment as their primary residence for a period of not less than two years, or for one year if the succeeding cooperator is a senior citizen or disabled person, immediately prior to permanent vacating of the apartment by the cooperator,” said Merola. “In cases where the occupancy or relationship is less than two years, the succeeding cooperator must have lived in the apartment from the inception of the tenancy or commencement of the relationship. The succeeding cooperator must have been listed on the Income Affidavit and/or Interim Income Affidavit during the relevant period of time.” Per DHCR rules, the “relevant period of time” must be documented

by no less than 3 affidavits and can be supported by either combination of 3 annual affidavits, or 1 interim affidavit plus 2 annual affidavits if the successor moves in between annual filings. DHCR’s rules define “family member” as a husband, wife, son, daughter, stepson, stepdaughter, father, mother, stepfather, stepmother, brother, sister, nephew, niece, uncle, aunt, grandfather, grandmother, grandson, granddaughter, father-in-law, mother-in-law, son-inlaw or daughter-in-law of the primary cooperator. Cousins are not defined family members and therefore are not eligible for succession under this rule. However, cousins can apply for succession under the DHCR rule of “Emotional and Financial Interdependence.” In addition to meeting the residency requirements in this case, a successor would have to provide similar evidence as in the case of a life companion. “Primary residence” is defined as the housing accommodation in which the person actually resides and maintains a permanent and continuous physical presence. Proof of such residency must consist of the Income Affidavit or Interim Income Affidavits together with other evidence, for example, certified copies of tax returns, voting records, motor vehicle registration and driver’s license, school registration, bank accounts, employment records, insurance policies and other pertinent documentation. At the same time, ‘life companion’ is defined as any other person residing with the cooperator as a primary resident who can prove emotional and financial commitment and interdependence between such person and the cooperator. Evidence of this can be the Income Affidavit or Interim Income Affidavit filed by the pri-

mary cooperator, as well as evidence of longevity of the relationship; sharing of or relying upon each other for payment of household or family expenses; joint ownership of bank accounts, personal and real property, credit cards, loan obligations, sharing a household budget for purposes of receiving governmental benefits; engaging in family type activities by jointly attending family functions; and formalizing of legal obligations by such means as executing wills, naming each other as executor and/or beneficiary, granting each other power of attorney, etc. The other avenue through which a successor can be named to the apartment is through death of the primary shareholder. If this is the case, the lease and shares of stock for the decedent’s apartment shall be surrendered to the Riverbay Sales Office by the decedent’s estate or survivors for redemption. If there are no legal disputes, Riverbay will sell or transfer the shares to any member of the decedent’s family or life companion, as long as they meet all of the requirements as stipulated by DHCR’s rules and regulations. Munns stated that any family member or life companion of a cooperator who would like permission to remain in occupancy after the cooperator moves or dies should submit a written request within ninety (90) days to Riverbay Corporation, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, N.Y. 10475, Attn.: Succession Rights. “It is imperative that shareholders understand that no other types of stock transfers or lease amendments are allowed except those directed by statute or an appropriate tribunal or court of law,” said Munns. Shareholders may log on to Riverbay’s website at www.riverbaycorp.com to download a copy of these succession right.

Co-op City Times / September 7, 2013

American Legion Post 1871

Greetings to all of our Post members who are homebound and recovering from various medical operations. We wish you a speedy recovery. Happy birthday to all of our members who will be celebrating their birthday in September; Rafael J. Alejandro, Charles A. Bishop. Marvin R. Brown. James Cooke, Hattie B. Harris, Grisela Holiday, Nathan Sherman, Roger M. Smith, Earl E. Watson and Anna T. Swanson. If you don’t see your name in this issue, please bring it to my attention and it will be placed in the next issue of the Co-op City Times. Our Post is always looking for new members to join us so if you are a veteran from any branch of the military, stop by our Post and join. 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 Did you pay your American Legion 2014 dues yet? By renewing your American Legion membership for 2014, you will get expert assistance from our Post. On September 8th from 12-6 p.m., Post 1871 will have a table on the Greenway in Section 5 for the Annual Fair and we would like to have our members to help and man the table to recruit more members into our Post. Please report to the Post at 11 a.m. sharp to help move our equipment on to the Greenway. Uniform of the day will be your Post shirt and baseball cap.

Yes, September has arrived and all Post meetings and events will resume starting with the EXECUTIVE meeting today, September 7th at 11 a.m. sharp. Please arrive on time for all meetings and upon your arrival, sign in and TURN YOUR CELL PHONE OFF OR ON VIBRATE. On September 26th, Thursday, at the Bronx Library, they will have a veterans program. For more information about the program, contact Evelyn Muriel-Cooper, Unit Head Reference Service Bronx Library Center, 310 East Kingsbridge Road, 10458-4403; 718-579-4250 or 718579-4257. This information was provided to you by your Post information officer. —Richard I. Lawson, Jr.

The Broun Place Executive Committee hopes everyone enjoyed a safe and maybe even productive Labor Day holiday. Recently, a member saw our former groundskeeper, Kevin, and Kevin sends regards to all neighbors. The association sends New Year greetings to neighbors celebrating Rosh Hashanah. Thank you again to the generous neighbors of Broun Place for helping us reach our collection goal for the March of Dimes. Broun Place Townhouse Association announces the first meeting of this season: September 26, Rm. 31, 6:30 p.m. The agenda is to vote for an executive committee for Broun Place, Co-op City. Flyers will be distributed with tear off – you can indicate the position you volunteer to run for and return the tear off to your acting president, Eva Lazaar, 31B Broun Place. The positions are President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer. We also need folks to help out with the set-up for meetings and other neighborly events where help is needed. We

need volunteers for this important role; please offer to share the work. On September 26th, nominations will be taken from the floor and all Roberts Rules will be adhered to for the election. Additionally, new dues for the new year will be collected and ongoing collections will commence. Dues are just $12 per apartment, per year, September to September. Dues are used for meeting needs and to acknowledge a neighbor in the event of illness or death and/or an event in Broun Place. Neighbors, have you had a wonderful summer experience you would like to share? Tell us so we can invite you to share at a Broun Place meeting. It would be fun to hear your story. It was great to read about the increase in our Public Safety staff. We are fortunate to have a professional department. The Co-op City Times is the best source for accurate information and to follow the day-to-day business of Co-op City. We hope for a new restaurant moving into the “7

Seas” space and look forward to new businesses opening in the Bartow Shopping Mall. In comparing other local newspapers, clearly the Co-op City Times delivers! Neighbors, please keep up the recycling efforts. Let’s pick up what others have dropped to keep our townhouse cluster clean. Thank you, Building and Grounds, for the return of both street garbage cans at both corners of Broun Place and Bellamy Loop. More and more neighbors are taking the Greenway offerings seriously, the exercise and play areas, for example. Speaking of Broun Place, the green areas look wonderful. Thank you to our hardworking Groundskeepers. Residents have also had much success with their tomatoes and other planting efforts. Broun Place success stories are great and we would love to hear more. The committee sends prayers out to all recovering from an illness or injury. Are you celebrating an event? Congratulations, let us know, so we can acknowledge. Again, please consider active participation on the Broun Place Executive Committee. —Eva Lazaar

It was very gratifying seeing all the Nursing Home veterans enjoying their hot dogs, hamburgers, potato and cole slaw and beverages and cakes at the August 11th Bronx County JWV barbecue held in the Bronx VA Hospital. They all thanked us for a wonderful Sunday afternoon. Of the Bronx posts helping out, from Co-op City Post 500 were Marvin Warm, Alan Kalter, Leon Weinstein and his daughter, Joan. Post 500 will be holding a Poppy Drive in September. Please, we need volunteers to help out. If you can help,

call Alan at 718-671-1144. Meetings: September 8th, Bronx County JWV at the Bronx VAMC at 10 a.m. September 15th, Post 500 at the Town House Restaurant on Dreiser Loop September 22nd, Department of New York JWV at the Bronx VAMC, breakfast before meeting at 8:30 a.m. —Marvin Warm

Broun Place Townhouse Association

Building 23 Association

We are 23! In an effort to promote camaraderie and a sense of pride of ownership and community in Building 23, the building association will now be known as “We Are 23!” Our first meeting will be Monday, September 23rd at 7:30 p.m. in the Association Room. If there are any changes, there will be a post in the lobby and/or in the Co-op City Times. At this meeting, we will discuss the new bylaws approved by the executive board, committee formations, floor captains, membership, fundraising, events and going over any old and new business. We will also be electing our Secretary and Assistant Secretary. In addition, we will also be presenting our new “We are 23!” newsletter which will be distributed monthly at our meetings and throughout the building by our floor captains. Association members can post in our announcement section for a donation amount of your choosing. We will be planning movie and game nights, as well as a trip this fall. Details to follow. On another note, I would like to address various issues that have been presented to me since I was elected President - from marijuana use, garbage in hallways, elevators and compactor rooms, common areas, noise complaints, etc. I feel a lot of this comes from a lack of “pride of ownership.” When we see these co-op apartments as our own, these hallways, these elevators, these common areas such as the greenway, the parks and even the laundry rooms, we can grow as a community. We wouldn’t want noise in our own homes when we sleep, we wouldn’t want marijuana smoke affecting our children or parents or our home, we wouldn’t want garbage thrown on our floors. We should take pride in our building and our community by taking care of it. I hope as President that I can work to foster this idea throughout Section 4 and Co-op City. If you wish to contact us, we can be reached at bldg23cc@gmail.com or 347-903-7523. —Ericc Diaz

Jewish War Veterans Post 500

Co-op City Times / September 7, 2013 Defensive driving on hiatus The Black Forum Defensive driving course will resume on September 14 in Rm. 1, Dreiser Community Center, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Lower your insurance cost by 15% and remove up to 4 points from your driver’s license. Please make your check in the amount of $35, payable to “the Black Forum of Co-op City,” and mail to P.O. Box 563, Bronx, N.Y. 10475 at least 1½ weeks before the class, or you can walk in on the day of the class but you must have $35 in cash to pay for the course. Remember, don’t text and drive. Mt. Airy Casino on Oct. 19 We will be going to the Mt. Airy Casino on Saturday, October 19. Cost is $35 with $25 casino bonus and $10 food. Pick-up at 8:30 a.m. from in front of the Dreiser Rehab; 8:45 a.m. at Asch Loop behind the library and 9 a.m. at 135 Einstein Loop. Be on time. Book today. Call (718) 320-0033 or (917) 2095334 or (718) 320-8035. Payment must be received to reserve your seat on the bus.

Eleanor Roosevelt Democratic Club

The Eleanor Roosevelt Democratic Club welcomes the membership back from the summer recess. We hope that everyone enjoyed their vacation period. We have a lot of nice activities planned for the upcoming year. We hope that you will continue to support the club as you have done in the past. Your support is appreciated. Tuesday, September 10, 2013 is Primary Election Day. Please exercise your privilege of casting your ballot for the candidate/s of your choice. The right to vote is a privilege granted to all qualified citizens by the United States Constitution. This enables you to have a voice as to how you will be governed. Every vote counts, so please exercise your privilege to vote in this upcoming Primary Election. The Eleanor Roosevelt Democratic Club supports the following Democratic candidates for Election on September 10th in the Democratic Primaries: William C. Thompson, Jr. for the Mayor of New York City; Scott Stringer for Comptroller of the City of New York; Letitia James for Public Advocate for the City of New York; Ruben Diaz, Jr. for Bronx Borough President; Andy King for the City Council (12th District), Larry S. Schachner, Judge of the Civil Court (Bronx County) and Armando Montano for Judge of the Civil Court (Bronx County). These are the candidates that we feel will serve or continue to serve the city and the Bronx community in a positive way and will be most representative of our aims to promote better government in the future. I would like to thank the membership and the community for your continued support. —George T. Clarke

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Professional wrestling postponed The professional wrestling exhibition scheduled for Thursday, August 29 in the Dreiser Auditorium has been postponed until further notice. Notice: All Section 5 food pantry participants All Section 5 residents must pick up their food packages on Wednesdays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Evangelical Church of Co-op City. You must bring your white cards to be able to pick up your food. Volunteers needed for Wednesdays and Fridays. For more information, please call (718) 320-8035. Black Forum Lyon’s Mane Track Club Summer’s here. Register your child(ren) 6-18 years of age for the Lyon’s Mane Track Club. Call for information, (718) 320-8035. Student volunteers needed The Black Forum is looking for student volunteers between the ages of 16-18 to help out at the food pantry from 11 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. If you are interested, please call (718) 320-8035. We would also like to thank Ashley and

21 Monee for their invaluable assistance this summer. Emergency Food Program We are open on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m., Room 20 at the Dreiser Community Center. Also, due to budget constraints and shortage of available food, you must live within zip code 10475 to participate in this program. You must also have your card with you and bring two clean plastic shopping bags. In order to receive food, you must present a current photo ID such as a non or driver’s license or any photo ID card with proof of address. You will then be issued a card in order to pick up food in the future. We Need You - Join Us Today Membership is $5 per year/person. Call (718) 3208035 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

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The following are the ongoing programs sponsored by the African-American Association. The classes are in Dreiser Center, Room #2, unless otherwise indicated: Zumba Fitness Classes – Monday, 9/9, 6:00 p.m. Call 917-459-4491. Yoga & Pilates Mat Classes – Tuesday, 9/10, 7:00 p.m. Call 718-671-8364. Belly Dancing Classes – Wednesday, 9/25, 7:00 p.m. Call 646-301-9438. Evening Line Dancing Classes – Thursday, 9/12, 79 p.m. Call 917-903-7073. Computer/Laptop Classes – Tuesday, 9/24, 7:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 15. Fee: $5; members get one free class. Call 718-379-5555. Education – The ASCAC Study Group, Monday, 9/9, 7:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 15. Call 718-379-5555. Jobs/Entrepreneurial Workshops – Thursday, 10/3, 7:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 15. Call 718-320-1424. Children’s Early Morning Drop off and After School Programs - School days. Call 718-379-5555. March on Washington - 50th Anniversary: August 24th was positively inspiring. There were folks of all ages, genders and nationalities raising awareness concerning

The RETIREES invite you to their HOLIDAY PARTY on Thursday, December 5, from 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Marina del Rey. Price: $70, which includes transportation (first paid, first served) PLUS free admission to Spring Bash in April, 2014. (Contacts: Beverly Waller, Ida Morton, and Virginia Stewart, 718-3790377). TRAVEL EVENTS: • Sept. 16-18 (Mon.-Wed.), WASHINGTON, DC. (3 days/2 nights). Price: $319/double and $399/single. Transportation in a top-quality motor coach. 2 night accommodations in the all new Sleep Inn and Suites

Baychester Visual Arts Association

Our new season will begin on September 10th and we hope your creative juices are yearning for release. As people have seen in the past, you will derive much pleasure from your artwork. Our 2013-2014 season portends to be one of the most exciting in our history – with art classes, art shows, lecture/demonstrations and workshops, free and open to the public. BVA’s classes begin on Tuesday, September 10 in Room 5, Dreiser Community Center. You can choose from the 2 class schedules which are 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. or 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. The fees are as follows: Annual membership is $35 a year and a session of 10 classes is $60. This is the best bargain in the Bronx – maybe even the city – given the quality of instruction offered. Mr. Moses Groves, BVA’s own art instructor, will be the artistic guide for these classes. Mr. Groves is an accomplished artist who has studied at the Art Students League and NYU. He has exhibited work in the New York and New Jersey area and has won awards for his artwork. You can register by mail by indicating the class time desired. Tuition can be sent to Baychester Visual Arts, P. O. Box 678, Co-op City Station, Bronx, NY 10475. BVA is a non-profit, self-supporting organization that needs your support to continue offering high level art instruction at these bargain prices. So come join BVA on this fabulous artistic trek, take a class, make a donation, tax deductible, and feel the satisfaction of being a creator and/or patron of the arts. All checks should be made out as indicated above. Science is for the body and art is for the soul. —Sylvia Lochansky

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African-American Association unemployment, voting rights and immigration while others protested against poverty, racial profiling and gun violence. We joined many in visiting the amazing Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. National Memorial and listened to some of Dr. King’s speeches while traveling home. Four cooperators: Cheryl Abraham-Richards, Janie Williams, Stuart Edwards and Bernard Cylich were present at the first March in 1963. We were honored to have them with us. The Association greatly appreciates and thanks Stanley and Voncile Mallory, Augusta and Mercedes Terzol, Lillie Mangum and Cheryl Birdsall for their assistance. The March will be a topic of discussion at the Association meeting as we determine how to help/urge President Barack Obama to realize the Dream of Dr. King. Join us on Saturday, 9/14, 4:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 15. Central Park Five: Conference hearing, 9/17, 2:30 p.m., Federal Courthouse, 500 Pearl Street, NYC. Please attend. They need your support. Justice for Trayvon Martin: The rallying will continue on Sundays at 6:00 p.m., 125th Street and Malcolm X Blvd. (Lenox Avenue) in Harlem NYC. An “Open Mike” will be provided for those who wish to speak. The

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rallies were spearheaded by the “not guilty” verdict in the George Zimmerman case in Sanford, Florida. Zimmerman, a neighborhood watchman, fatally shot 17year-old Trayvon Martin on 2/26/12 after he was instructed not to follow Trayvon. Trayvon was walking home from the store and had done nothing wrong. Protestors believe that the six jurors were wrong and are calling for an investigation by the U.S. Department of Justice and a boycott of Florida. For more information, call 718-398-1766. Next Association Meeting: September 14, 4:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 15. If you are unable to attend, you may obtain updated information by reading this weekly column. Also, if you wish to join the Association or update your membership, you may send your membership check or money order (DO NOT MAIL CASH) of $15 for a single membership and $25 for families, to: African-American Association of Co-op City, P.O. Box 702, Co-op City Station, Bronx, NY 10475. Donations are also welcomed. Like us on Facebook: “CoopcityAfricanamericanassoc.” Stop by to greet us at the Fair tomorrow. —Francine R. Jones

Thursdays (from 3:00-5:00 p.m.), Committee members will be in clubroom 19. AFTER 7 p.m., questions regarding Theatre shows, call 718-324-7847/671-8637. NOTE: Please include phone numbers when signing up for shows/trips. GOOD AND WELFARE: The RETIREES extend their heartfelt condolences to Gladys S. Williams for the recent loss of her sister, Marilyn Rivera. Get well wishes for strength and comfort to Gene Hunter who had a brief stay in the hospital. (Contact: Elinor Gordon, Chair, at 718-379-8755 regarding illnesses and bereavements.) BRIDGE CLASSES: The 2013-2014 Bridge classes resume on September 13th and are held in the RETIREES Clubroom 19 (Dreiser Loop) on FRIDAYS: The (new) Beginners and Advanced class - 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., and the Intermediate class - 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Call Alvin Lisle, the master teacher, at 718-671-8852, to pre-register. Our first Fall meeting was held on Wednesday, September 4. (Mark your calendar – our monthly meetings are held on the 1st Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. in the Dreiser Loop Auditorium). See you. “Dance as though no one is watching you. Love as though you have never been hurt before. Sing as though no one can hear you. Live as though heaven is on earth.” —Claudette Davis

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Church of the Savior

Rev. Dr. Robert A. Smith, Jr., Pastor; Lady Theresa M. Smith, co-founder; Rev. McMillian, Assistant Pastor, and the Church of the Savior family extend an invitation to every person to worship with us. We are a non-denominational, inter-racial, inter-cultural, intergenerational fellowship of believers. We care about you, not your W2. We are not church as usual. Come as you are, we leave the judging to God. The Church of the Savior family extends love and affirmation to the Co-op City community; A warm welcome awaits you!! A very special invitation to our new neighbors in Co-op City. We love you for who you are, not what you have. Please call us at 718-320-0002 or 917-734-4058 for more information. Do you want a place that allows you

to meet the living God? Do you want to be connected to people who care about you, not what you have on or how much money you make? A special seat and friend awaits you. Church of the Savior is located at 120 DeKruif Place – street level, (under Building #7 near Dreiser Loop). Take the 38 to Dreiser Loop and DeKruif Pl. Our mailing address is: P.O. Box 86, Bronx, NY 10475. Summer Sunday Schedule: Meditation and Adult Bible Study 9:00 -9:50 a.m. Divine Worship - 10:00 a.m. Come and be blessed. We want an opportunity to love you. See you in church. Our children’s Sunday School will teach and nurture your child/children in

the word of God. All sessions are during worship service. Dr. Smith’s Sermon Topic: “The Company you Keep.” Reading from Sacred Scripture: Psalm 119:97-105 Thought of the Week: “When you don’t know when you have been spit on, it doesn’t matter too much what else you think you know.” —Ruth Shays. Weekly Activities – Every person is welcomed. Bereavement Group - Begins on Monday, Sept. 9 at 6:15 p.m. Bible Study Tuesday evenings at 6:30 p.m. Please join us for our in-depth study of the Gospel of Mark. Thursdays at 10:00 a.m. - Channel 70, Bronxnet. Every other Saturday - Food Pantry.

For more information in donating or receiving food, please call 718-9255052. 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 NON-PERISHABLE FOOD. No soda, potato chips, condiments, etc...Please check expiration date on all items. You can drop off your donations at the church, Mon., 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. or Sun. morning, 9:00 - 10:00. Thank you and God bless you all! For more information, call Dr. Smith, 917-734-4058. To the community: God bless you and all my prayers is that you had a healthy, safe and relaxing vacation. I look forward to greeting you as I move about in our community. —Rev. Dr. Robert A. Smith, Jr.

The Coalition’s next general membership meetings will be held on Tuesday, October 1 at 12 p.m., 177 Dreiser Community Center, Room 15. On Sunday, October 20, at 3 p.m., the Coalition of African-American Churches & Community Organizations of Co-op City, Inc. will sponsor its 18th Annual Friends & Family Day gathering in the Bartow Community Center, Room 31, 2049 Bartow Ave. in Co-op City, Bronx. We are planning a day of games, prizes, entertainment, inspirational messages, refreshments, and more. We trust that you

will assist us in making this free event a success and thank you in advance for your anticipated support. Please inform the coalition of any suggestions that you may have. Mrs. Joan Murrell is the President of the Coalition. Phone number, (718) 379-3494. The Coalition is a non-profit organization 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 & 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 African-American Churches and Community Development of Co-op City, Inc., P.O. Box 619, Bronx, NY 10475.

Churches and organizations that desire to join the Coalition may apply for membership by either writing or calling (718) 379-3494 or (718) 671-5957 for a membership application, which should be returned with a letter on your church/organization’s letterhead and signed by the Minister/President. Read Coalition’s weekly column for information about events and issues. Remember the Coalition’s motto is: “Coming together is the Beginning, Keeping together is Progress and Working together is Success.” —Harman T. Leacock

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Faith In God Church & Bible Institute

Rev. Dr. Gladys R. Little, Apostle, and Pastor & Evangelist Vernon Little greet everyone in the name of Jesus, that name which is above every name. We want you to know that you are welcome in this house of the Lord! It is His house by ownership: it is our house by stewardship: and it can be your house by membership; so come on in and join with us. May God bless you in this house! It is certainly acceptable to plan some rest and relaxation time to rejuvenate your body and soul for more fruitful service to others. Jesus advised it, and we all need it. He will meet you there. Spending quiet time with God can bring quiet rest from God. Let’s look at scripture to support this. Mark 6:30 -32 says: 30 Then the apostles gathered to Jesus and told Him all things, both what they had done and what they had taught.

31 And He said to them, “Come aside by yourselves to a deserted place and rest awhile.” For there were many coming and going, and they did not even have time to eat. 32 So they departed to a deserted place in the boat by themselves. Invitations: Our Sweet Hour of Prayer will be today at 3 p.m. Sunday School is at 10 a.m. Our Sunday Morning Worship Service is at 11 a.m. Every 3rd Sunday following the morning worship, we serve Holy Communion. Registration is now available for a class on the book of Revelation, beginning on September 21. The General Bible class has been cancelled due to the fact that I couldn’t get an instructor to come in and assist me. Number eight (#8) represents New Beginnings. This coming September 8, at 5 p.m. will represent a Jesus

New Beginning Talent Night at Faith In God Church, Inc. God has given everyone some kind of talent, so come out and let God use you and make you a blessing for His glory. I want to accomplish two missions for the glory of God at this time. On December 8, at 5 p.m. will be the beginning of a Holy Spirit End of the Year Blessing Night at Faith In God Church, Inc. Please save these two dates. Both will be on a Sunday this year, and every 2nd Sunday in September and December thereafter. We are located at 171 Dreiser Loop in Section 1. Our phone #’s are (347) 276-4925 & (718) 671-3627. If you will, go to www.datpiff.com and listen to and download ‘The Chance To Tell You’ by Vernon Little. Jesus loves you, and so do we. —Apostle Gladys R. Little

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 first Sunday of each month. Membership is open to all women of the church and dues are $2 per month. We look forward to welcoming everyone at 9:00 a.m. on Sunday, September 8, when we will celebrate The Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost. Fundraising Event: Annual Home Style Dinner Sale - Please join us for a culinary delight of homecooked dinners on Saturday, September 21, from 12

p.m. until sold out! Outreach Program: We continue to collect nonperishable food for the feeding program at Grace Episcopal Church in West Farms. Please remember to donate. For additional information, please call the church at 718-320-0844, or visit our website: http://www.stjosephsepcbronx.org. ‘Their delight is in the law of the Lord, *and they meditate on his law day and night.” Psalm 1: 2 —M. Chambers

The Williamsbridge Club of the National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Clubs, Inc. is an organization dedicated to community service in the areas of health, employment, education and economic development. The Adult Club meets at Dreiser Center on the second Friday of every month. Young women 18-35, who are in or preparing for a business/professional career, can become members of the Young Adult Club. The Williamsbridge Club will meet Friday, September 13, at 6 p.m. in Dreiser Center. Ombudsmen are men of the community interested in decreasing the drop-out rate of our youth. We are always looking for women and men with a like mind to join us and work in community service. If you are of a like mind and are interested in community service, please join us, call Sylvia Hicks, 917921-5445, Membership Director, to obtain application and information. The Youth Club consists of youth 12 to 18 years of age. The Youth Club is dedicated to community service, higher education, technology and activism. If you fit this description, are interested in expressing yourself, obtaining community service credit, developing new programs and leadership skills, you should contact Sandra Hall, 917-972-7732, Youth Advisor. This is your chance, as a young person, to help plan the year’s activities of the club. Don’t delay obtaining your community service credits in a fun and interesting way. Anyone wishing to render community service, assist with any of our programs or obtain more information, please contact Dr. Beryl Dorsett, First Vice President. Information concerning the National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Clubs, Inc., may be found at www.nanbpwc.org, or our mailing address: Williamsbridge Club, P.O. Box 6, Co-op City Station, Bronx, New York, 10475.

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On behalf of our Pastor, Reverend Dr. Calvin E. Owens, and our church family, welcome to Community Protestant Church, a church of love and understanding, located at 1659 East Gun Hill Road, Bronx, NY 10469; telephone: (718) 862-9172. CHURCH SCHEDULE: Sunday School - 9:00 a.m. Worship Service - 11:00 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 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. Neighborhood Bible Study - Thursday at 10:00 a.m. Extension of Prayer and Worship

Service – Every first and second Fridays at 7:00 p.m. OTHER SCHEDULED EVENTS: Tomorrow, Sunday, September 8, at 11:00 a.m. - Observance of GRANDPARENTS’ DAY at Community Protestant. Everyone is invited to attend but we especially invite grandparents and their grandchildren to worship with us on their special day. Sunday, September 15th at the 11:00 a.m. Worship Service – Annual observance of the Hospitality Ministry’s Anniversary. Our guest preacher will be Rev. Anthony Lowe, Mt. Carmel Baptist Church, Bronx, NY. September 23-27 – Come away with the Women’s Guild on a fabulous 5-day vacation at the Pine Grove Dude Ranch situated in the picturesque foothills of the Catskills Mountains. Trip includes: Deluxe round trip motor coach trans-

portation; 4 nights’ accommodations at the Dude Ranch; 3 All You Can Eat Meals daily; fun fest parties, 2-hour boat cruise on the Hudson River, nightly entertainment, social programs, indoor and outdoor activities and many more amenities. Cost per person: $585/double; single supplement of $75 additional. For reservations and additional information, call (718) 671-5961; 320-2608; 379-7867; 320-1435. Saturday, September 28th – Join the Nurses Ministry on their annual trip to The “Big E” State Fair in Springfield, Mass. Departure from Church Annex (2053 Asch Loop North, Co-op City) at 7:30 a.m. Tickets: $65/adults; $35/children (3-10). For additional information and/or to make reservations, call (718) 671-7935 or 6711754. Saturday, October 12th at 3:00 p.m. – We invite you to a grand performance by

the Sepia Players in the entertaining and enlightening play “WHO KILLED THE CHURCH.” Donation: $20. For tickets and/or additional information, call (718) 655-7241; (347) 513-1027 or (718) 6715045. Saturday, October 26th, 9:00 p.m. 2:00 a.m. – Enjoy a great evening of entertainment at the South Carolina Committee’s Annual Dance in Dreiser Auditorium, Co-op City. Music by DJ Jimmy Pressley. Ticket: $20/advance; $25/at door, available by calling (718) 379-8514; (718) 6710425, (718) 671-5493, (718) 671-0231. The doors of Community Protestant Church are open to all to worship and fellowship with Christian believers of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. You are cordially invited to come in, join in and receive your blessing. —Evan G. Mitchell

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. Visit our website at www.co-opcityumchurch.org. Sunday Services – The first Sunday of the month is a bilingual service with communion at 10 a.m. All other Sunday services are as follows: English Service at 9 a.m. and the Spanish Service at 11:30

a.m. There are Bible studies in English and Spanish at 10:30 a.m. We also have a children’s service during the English service. Prayer Night: The Lord said, “Whenever two or more are gathered in my name, I am in the midst of them.” Matthew 18:20. We will be having a prayer night on Tuesday evenings at 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in the church building. Come and bring your prayer needs so we can all pray. Also on Thursday mornings at 10:30 a.m., there is prayer till 11:15 a.m. in Spanish. Crescendo Christian Music School: Learn piano, guitar, percussion, voice and theory. Contact Maestro Frank Colon at

(917) 753-3644. The school will be open from Monday – Friday, 2 p.m. – 8 p.m. Private and group lessons are available. Earlier lessons can be arranged. All ages are welcome. We are adding some new classes to the curriculum, call Maestro to find out about these new classes. Registration for the Fall semester is free and rates are affordable. Men’s Fellowship: Every Thursday evening at 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Come and share your testimonies, explore your gifts and be blessed in the Word of our Lord. Hope to see you there. 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. Trip to Lancaster to see Moses: We are going to Lancaster, Pa. on March 21, 2014 to see Moses at Sight & Sound Theater. We will also be going to Miller’s Smorgasbord for lunch and after the theater, we will continue on to Bird-in-Hand Farmers Market and then home. Cost is $150/adult, $129/teens and $108/child. If you are interested, please call Barbara at (347) 603-7473. If there is no answer, please leave a message. Deposits must be in no later than October 20. Be aware that even though the trip is in March, the bus fills up fast so get your reservations in as soon as possible. —Rev. Dr. Milca C. Plaud

The Co-op City Pentecostal Tabernacle, 120 Benchley Place, Bldg. 24, Bronx, N.Y. 10475. You are invited to attend service every Sunday morning. Sunday School for all age groups begins at 10:30 a.m. Worship Service starts at 11:45 a.m. Wednesday morning prayer and fasting service will be held at 11:00 a.m. -1:00 p.m. Bible Study and prayer meeting will also be held Wednesday evening at 7:30 p.m. Friday evening Youth Service will be held at 7:30 p.m. Focus Thought: God created mankind with the freedom of choice. His will is that we choose him with a heart of love. Lesson Text: Joshua 24: 14-16 14 Now therefore fear the Lord, and

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serve him in sincerity and in truth: and put away the gods which your fathers served on the other side of the flood, and in Egypt; and serve ye the Lord. 15 And if it seemed evil unto you to serve the Lord, choose you this day whom ye will serve; whether the gods which your fathers served that was on the other side of the flood, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land ye dwell; but as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord. 16 And the people answered and said, God forbid that we should forsake the Lord, to serve other gods. God desires a relationship with mankind One of the wonderful revelations of scripture is that God longs for a relationship with mankind. He does not need us, but he desires us, He loves us. He wants commun-

ion and intimacy with those whom He created and redeemed. It was for this purpose Jesus Christ died on the cross. When God created mankind, He enjoyed close connection with Adam and Eve. He enjoyed daily fellowship with them, for when He arrived after their sin they were not surprised by his presence, just ashamed for their nakedness. It was evidently common for them to enjoy time with him daily. What a precious thing it must have been to have ongoing, regular, intimate fellowship with Him! It still is. Some people are more decisive than others and seem not to have a problem making up their minds regarding natural choices both big and small. Others chose between their options, whether the decision is as significant as which job offer to take or as

mundane as “paper or plastic.” Choices have consequences. We have observed this pattern throughout our lives. In matters great and small, this principle holds true, and it is no less true, regarding one’s spiritual standing before God. Life and Death hang in the balance of the choice to repent and to obey the gospel. Our decision either to live for God or reject his appeal leads us ultimately either to Heaven or to Hell. It is this knowledge and understanding that should cause us to approach every decision about our spiritual life soberly and in the fear of God. For further information, call Rev. R. Sibblies, 718-320-4218 or 718-3240334. —Rev. R. Sibblies

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Mon., September 9

Bartow

Einstein

Dreiser

Word Games Bingo

9:30am – 1:00 pm, Rm. 49

9:30am – 11:30am Room 31

Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session

Dominoes

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

Library

10:00am, Rm. 45

Stay Well Exercise

Line Dancing

10:00 – 11:00am, Rm. 2

10:00am-11:00am, Rm. 45

Mind Teasers

Around The Lunch Table

12:00pm – 1:00pm, Rm. 4

Gentle Yoga w/Anne

9:30am -1:00pm, Rm. 31

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

11:30am, Rm. 49

1:15 - 2:00pm, Rm. 2

Intermediate Yoga

2:00pm – 4:00pm, Rm. 31

Walking and Exercise w/Ms.Gaskill

Dominoes

2:00 – 4:00 pm

Card Games

Fri., September 13

Thurs., September 12 Wed., September 11

Tues., September 10

2:30pm, Rm. 31

Current Events 10 a.m., Rm. 31 Bingo 1-3:30 p.m., Rm. 31 Dominoes 2:30 p.m., Rm. 31 Word Games 9:30 – 11:30 a.m., Rm. 31 Card Games 2-4 p.m., Rm. 31

Blood Pressure Rm. 31, 9am - 10am Word Games, Rm. 31 9:30am - 11:30pm Stay Well Exercise 10am-11:30pm, Rm. 31 Line Dancing w/Voncile 10am-11:30pm, Rm. 31 Bingo 1:00 – 3:30pm, Rm. 31 Card Games 2:00-4:00pm, Rm. 31 Dominoes 2:30pm, Rm. 31 Library 9:00am-1:00pm, Rm. 31

Word Games 9:30am-11:30am, Rm. 31

Chat Session 9:30am-1:00pm, Rm. 31 Bingo 1:00- 3:30pm, Rm. 31 Card Games 2:00pm-4:00pm, Rm. 31

Dominoes 2:30pm, Rm. 31

Dominoes 10 a.m., Rm. 49

9:00-10:00am, Rm. 31

Tai Chi 11 a.m., Rm. 45 Bingo 1 p.m., Rm. 49 Matinee Movie w/George 10:00am-12:00pm Rm 45 Dominoes 10:00am, Rm. 45 Spelling Bee 10:00am, Rm. 49 Spanish Practice Class 10:30 am, Computer Lab Bingo 1:00pm, Rm. 49

Dominoes 10:00am, Rm. 45

Stay Well Exercise 10:00 -11:00am, Rm. 45

Spelling Bee 11:00am, Rm. 49

Bingo 1:00pm, Rm. 49

Basic Computer Training w/Bernice 10:00 – 11:30am, Rm. 35

1:30pm-4pm, Rm. 7 Piano Sing Along 11:00 am – 12:00pm, Rm. 7

10:00am-12:00pm, Rm. 7

9:30am – 11:30am, Rm. 31

Chat Session

10:00am, Rm. 45 Art 10:00am, Rm. 45 10:00 -11:00am, Rm. 36 Bingo 1:00pm, Rm. 49

10:00am, Rm. 31

Card Games

Bingo

2:00pm-4:00pm, Rm. 49

10:30am – 12:00pm, Rm. 25 Sing along w/Charles Carrington 11:00am-12:00pm Rm. 31 Card Games 2:00-4:00pm, Rm. 31 Dominoes 2:30pm, Rm. 31

Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session 9:30-10:30pm, Rm. 7 Blood Pressure 1st & 3rd Thursday 10:00 -11:30am, Rm. 7 Line Dancing w/Ellie (Every Thursday) 10:00am-11:00am, Aud. A Mind Teasers 12:00pm-1:00pm, Rm. 4

Crochet and Knitting

Word Games

10:00 – 11:00am, Rm. 31

Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session 9:30 – 10:30am, Rm. 7 Sewing w/Raymonde 9:30-11:30 a.m., Rm. 7 Tai Chi 11am-12pm, Rm. 2 Mind Teasers 12 – 1pm, Rm. 4 Art Class 1-3pm, Rm. 7 YOGA w/Bhadra, 2-3pm, Rm. 2

Drama

Dominoes

Women’s Line Dancing w/Jenifer

2-3pm, Rm. 2 Basic Cellphone & IPAD Training course 1:30 – 3:30pm, Rm. 7

Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session 9:30 – 10:30 a.m., Rm. 7 Alert & Alive Rm. 7, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Mixed Cultural Dance 10:30-11:30 a.m. Aud. B Mind Teasers 12 – 1 p.m., Rm. 4 Zumba 1-2 p.m., Aud. A Tuesday Movie w/ popcorn 2-4 p.m., Rm. 7

Men’s Line Dancing w/Voncile

Blood Pressure

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

Meditative Moments 11:00 – 12:00am, Rm. 2

Mind Teasers 12:00pm-1:00pm, Rm. 4

Card Games, Dominoes 2:00pm-4:00pm, Rm. 7

2nd and 4th Friday 10:00 -11:30am, Rm. 49

Therapeutic Yoga 1:30pm – 2:30pm, Rm. 8 Schedule subject to changes without notice*

(Schedule subject to change without notice)

WEEKLY TRIPS

WEEKLY TRIPS 1st Mondays:

Tuesdays

Non-Kosher

Soups, Breads and Desserts

Mon., Sept. 9

Apple juice Turkey leg Baked sweet potato in skin Green beans

Chili w/red beans Brown rice Carrot slaw

Whole wheat bread Fresh fruit or canned peaches

Turkey meat loaf w/gravy Sweet potatoes Peas & carrots

Whole wheat bread Baked apple

Lemon & thyme roast chicken Corn on the cob California blend

Whole wheat bread Fresh fruit

Apple pork chops Sweet plantains Green salad (mixed greens)

Challah bread Fresh fruit

Breaded Tilapia Whole wheat ziti w/tomato sauce Zucchini stewed

Whole wheat bread Fruit cocktail packed in juice

10:00am-12:00pm, Rm. 7

Library

1st Mondays:

Kosher

Crochet and Knitting

9:30 – 11:00 am, Rm. 31

DATES

Date:

Stew Leonards Super Wal-Mart

Bowling

PRICE

PICK-UP TIMES

Bartow Dreiser 1:15 p.m. 1:30 p.m. 8:30 a.m. 8:45 a.m. $2.50 11:00am 11:30am (for transportation)

$5 $15

Einstein 1:00 p.m. 9:00 a.m. 11:15am

To register for trips, please call: (718) 320-2066

New Payment Schedule - Payments for trips @ the Bartow office can be made Monday – Friday: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. & 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. (Only) Funded by: The NYC Department for the Aging, The NYS Office for the Aging and Riverbay Corporation.

Alt: Vegetable liver Orange juice Chicken breast francaise Mashed potatoes Winter blend vegetables

Tues, Sept. 10

Alt: Tuna salad Apple juice Beef blintzes w/mushroom sauce Toasted barley/onion Sautéed cabbage

Wed., Sept. 11

Alt: Chicken Breast

Thurs., Sept. 12

Orange pineapple juice Tilapia Moroccan style Whole grain fusilli w/garlic, parsley Alt: Sliced turkey

Fri., Sept. 13

Orange juice Spanish style roast chicken Brown rice w/red beans Kale & garlic Alt: Poached Salmon

Fee for lunch is $1.50 & $3.50 for guest *Menu subject to change without notice. Lunch must be ordered a week in advance.

ALL meals served w/margarine and fresh milk

Bartow Center (718) 320-2066, Ext. 2010 Dreiser Center (718) 320-1345 • Einstein Center (718) 671-5161 Alternate Kosher meals are also available

Upcoming Events/Trips

There will be no refunds for all trips. The JASA office at 2049 Bartow will be closed on Friday, September 13th at 1:00 p.m. Flu Shots – Pathmark will be administering flu shots on the following days: * Monday, September 16th at 2049 Bartow Ave., 3:00 – 7:00 p.m., Rm. 25 * Tuesday, September 10th, 3:00-7:00 p.m. & Monday, September 30th – 10:00 a.m. - noon at 177 Dreiser Loop, Rm. 7, * Tuesday, October 1, 3:00-7:00 p.m. at 135 Einstein Loop, Rm. 34A Importance of immunizations - VSNY will make educational presentations regarding the importance of immunizations on the following days: Bartow Sr. Ctr. – Tuesday, September 3rd, 11:30 a.m. – Rm. 31, Dreiser lunchroom – Wednesday, September 4th – 11:30 a.m., Rm. 4 & Einstein Sr. Ctr. – Wednesday, Sept. 25th – 11:30 a.m., Rm 49. Free Screenings for Nutrition Assistance (SNAP, the program formerly known as Food Stamps) Friday, September 13th, 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. & Friday, September 20th at the Einstein Senior Center, Room 34A. First come, first served! Please bring documents that verify your Identity: address, income, expenses [rent, medical, etc.]. For more information: 718320-2066. (NEW) - Walking Club (The Big Apple Senior Strollers 2013) JASA is sponsoring a Walking Club beginning September 10. The Walking Club will meet every Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. for 12 weeks at 2049 Bartow Avenue, Room 31. Ridge Hill – Wednesday, September 12th - $7 – includes transportation. Pick-ups: Bartow Ave. – 9:00 a.m., Dreiser Loop – 9:15 a.m. & Einstein Loop - 9:30 a.m. (Only 12 seats available). Empire Casino – Friday, September 13th - $5, includes transportation. Pick-ups:

Time change for this day only: Einstein Loop – 9:00 a.m., Bartow Ave. – 9:15 & Dreiser Loop – 9:30am Woodbury Commons – Monday, September 16th - $15 – includes transportation. Pick-ups: Bartow Ave. – 8:30 a.m., Dreiser Loop - 8:45 a.m. & Einstein Loop – 9:00 a.m. (Only 16 seats available). Bronx Zoo – Wednesday, September 18th - $2 – includes transportation. Pick-ups: Dreiser Loop - 9:30 a.m., Bartow Ave. - 9:45 a.m. and Einstein Loop - 10:00 a.m. (Only 12 seats available). Central Avenue – Friday, Sept. 20th $13 –Transportation to XMAS Tree Store, Trader Joe’s & Amazing Savings. Pick-ups: Bartow Ave. – 9:00 a.m., Dreiser Loop – 9:15 a.m. & Einstein Loop - 9:30 a.m. Wal-mart – Monday, September 23rd $15 – includes roundtrip transportation. Pick-ups: Bartow – 8:30 a.m., Dreiser - 8:45 a.m. & Einstein - 9:00 a.m. To register, call 718-320-2066 (Only 16 seats available). Weight Management Support Group – Monday, September 9 – 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. Caregiver Support Group – Tuesday, September 17th – 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. Facilitated by a social worker. For information: 718-320-2066. Grandparent Connection – Next grandparent caregiver support group meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, September 18th, 10:30 a.m. at the teen center in Einstein Loop. For information, you may contact Hattie Lucas at 718-379-0433, Ext. 2139 or 917-734-5935.

Co-op City Times / September 7, 2013

WEEKLY SCHEDULE 9/9/13 – 9/15/13 Organizations

Function Type

Date & Time

Room

Zumba Yoga/Pilates Line Dancing

Monday, 9/9-6:00 pm Tuesday, 9/10 – 7:00 pm Thursday, 9/12 – 7:00 pm

2 2 2

Meeting

Monday, 9/9-12:00 pm

Aerobics Zumba Toning

Monday, 9/9 – 7:30 pm Wednesday, 9/11- 7:30 pm Thursday, 9/12 – 8:00 pm

C C C

Meeting

Monday, 9/9 – 7:30 pm

Bible Study

Sunday, 9/15 – 10:00 am

Worship

Tuesday, 9/10 – 5:00 pm

Game

Wednesday, 9/11 – 1:00 pm

Bible Study Worship

Wednesday, 9/11 – 5:00 pm Sunday, 9/15 – 8:00 am

8 8, 10

Girl Scouts

Meeting

Friday, 9/13 – 5:00 pm

1,2,4,9 ,10

Harriet Tubman Democratic Club

Meeting

Monday, 9/9 – 7:00 pm

Harvest Restoration Ministries

Bible Study

Sunday, 9/15 – 9:00 am

Iglesia Cristiana Marcos

Bible Study

Sunday, 9/15 – 10:00 am

Mount Calvary Baptist Church

Bible Study

Tuesday, 9/10 – 5:30 pm

Retirees of Dreiser Loop

Meeting

Wednesday, 9/11-1:00 pm

Weight Watchers

Meeting

Tuesday, 9/10– 6 pm

Williamsbrige Club

Meeting

Friday, 9/13 – 5:00 pm

African-American Association

A.A.R.P. Peachtree Chapter 4997

Black Forum of Co-op City

Coalition to Save Affordable Housing Circle of Christ Church

Deeper Life Church

Duplicate Bridge

Faith @ Work Church

Baychester Library Events VISIT THE LIBRARY - A GREAT WEALTH OF INFORMATION UPCOMING EVENTS Film - Saturday, September 7, 2:00 p.m. “Singing in the Rain” with Gene Kelly TEENS End of Summer Celebration - Monday, September 9, 3:30 p.m. Book Discussion Group - Thurs., Sept. 12, 1:30 p.m. “The Warmth of the Sun” Baychester Library Meeting - Thursday, September 12, 2:30 p.m. Film - Saturday, September 14, 2:00 p.m. “Sparkle” with Whitney Houston Children’s Open House Back to School Informational Resource - Thursday, September 19, 3:30 p.m., and Saturday, 9/28, 2:00 p.m. Film - Saturday, Sept. 21, 2:00 p.m. “As Good As It Gets” with Jack Nicholson Film - Saturday, Sept. 28, 2:00 p.m. “People Like Us” with Michelle Pfeiffer WEEKLY EVENTS Wii Gaming - Every Monday, 3:00 p.m. (Not 9/9) Toddler Time - Every Tuesday, 11 a.m. (Not 9/30) Teens TAG - Every Tuesday, 4 p.m. Teen Lounge - Every Wednesday, 3:00 - 4:30 p.m., Chess Club - Every Thursday, 3:00 (3:30 on 9/12) Teen Lounge - Every Friday, 3:00 - 4:30 p.m.

The New York Public Library Baychester Branch • 2049 Asch Loop • Bronx, NY 10475 (Fully Wheelchair Accessible) HOURS: Monday & Wednesday, 10-7; Tuesday & Thursday, 10-6; Friday & Saturday, 10-5. Libros En Español (Books in Spanish). HORARIO DE LA BIBLIOTECA: Lunes 10-7, Martes 10-6, Miércoles 10-7, Jueves 10-6, Viernes 10-5, Sábado 10-5, Domingo Cerrado

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AARP Chapter #4997

FYI: Our meeting is scheduled for MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 1 p.m. in Dreiser Loop Auditorium “A.” Bring new members (a neighbor or friend); learn what AARP is planning for the end of 2013 and beginning of 2014; and sign up (w/a deposit) for the below trips. REMINDER: Our Holiday Luncheon is scheduled for Thursday, December 12th at Marina del Rey, 12 p.m.-4:30 p.m. - $75/person. Tickets are available NOW! Call Stella, (718) 379-2088 or the AARP office – 718-320-1946 – leave a message for a return call. Heartfelt condolences to Gladys S. Williams on the loss of her sister. Happy birthday to all September members …. NOTE: To our sick, on the mend and shut-in members, and those bereaved members, please know that you are in our prayers. Contact Frances Wilson, Good & Welfare Coordinator, 718-671-5493. 2013 TOUR ACTIVITIES October 22 – Holiday Outlet Shopping and Sands Casino – 10% off for seniors; play with your bonus and enjoy lunch bonus, too…$49/person for a Fun Day Trip… contact Jean, 718-379-3742. December 30- January 1, 2014 – New Year’s Eve Gala: 1920’s Great Gatsby – trip includes Deluxe Motor Coach transportation; first stop at the Sands Casino in

Bethleham (PA); then to the Desmond Hotel (Malvern, PA) w/dinner after check-in; next day All-American buffet breakfast; side trips for the day include a choice of sightseeing; shopping at King of Prussia Mall; or a 4-hour stay at an Atlantic City Casino; New Year’s Eve entertainment w/surf & turf dinner and an open bar; hats, noise-makers and Champagne toast at midnight; buffet breakfast & show before departure for home — $100 deposit due at sign-up: $535/person (double); $645 (single); $525/person (triple); travel insurance (to be included w/deposit): $28/person (double or triple); $37/single …contact Jean, 718-379-3742. 2014 TOUR ACTIVITIES March 31-April 1, 2014 – Sands Casino w/a $20 free play & lunch voucher; then to the hotel w/dinner and a show; full buffet breakfast and then to see MOSES at the Millennium Theater; traveling on Deluxe Motor Coach transportation…$295/double; $285/triple; $345/ single (travel insurance to be determined)…contact Jean, 718-379-3742. August 28 – September 6, 2014 – Canada & New England Cruise – Sail on the Royal Caribbean, 10 days 9 nights… additional info to follow…. contact Jean, 718-379-3742. —Delores Debnam

Wednesday, September 11 — Bingo game starts in Room 39 at 1:30 p.m. Admission is $2 for members only. Refreshments served. Friday, September 13 is the beginning of YOM KIPPUR. Tuesday, September 24: We are going to Mt. Airy Casino in the Pocono’s. Price is $33. Rebate is $25 slot play and $10 towards food. Pick-up time is 8:30 a.m. at our 3 bus stops—Einstein Loop, Asch Loop (back of library ) and Dreiser Loop. Thursday, October 17, going to luncheon and show in New Jersey, SHUT UP, SIT DOWN AND EAT. MENU: Salad, pasta with vodka sauce, chicken picata, roast beef, fish

with lemon sauce, potato, vegetable, soda, coffee and tea. Also, a special dessert, and a complimentary drink of wine or beer. We have a full bus. We are taking names for waiting list. All payments must be paid by October 3rd. Price is $69. Pick-up time is 8:30 a.m. at our 3 usual bus stops – Einstein Loop, Asch Loop and Dreiser Loop. For more information, see Ann or Mary at 135 Einstein Loop, Room 39, from Monday – Thursday, 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. or call the office, 718-379-9613. In the evenings, call Ann, 347-267-4571, or Mary, 718-379-4899. Wishing good health to all. —Mary Pilla

We are open two days a week, Monday and Thursday. Monday, 9:00 11:00 a.m.; Thursday, 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. We are now selling jewelry, many choices of necklaces and earrings and bracelets. Our soft covered books are 25¢ each or 5 for $1, hard covered

books are 50¢ each. There is also a small selection of canes for $5, walkers for $10. We are located in Dreiser Community Center, 177 Dreiser Loop, Room #13, second floor. —Arlene Rodriquez

Tuesday, September 10th – Mohegan Sun Casino. Cost per person, $33 – Casino bonus - $15 wheel play and $15 for food. You do not have to be a member for any of our trips or functions. Time of pick-up at 8 a.m. starting at Einstein Loop followed by Asch Loop and Dreiser Loop. Saturday, Sept. 21st – Our annual raffle luncheon at the Seashore Restaurant. Cost per person, $48. Entre choice – Broiled fillet of sole, broiled or fried salmon, shrimp scampi or fried, prime rib roast, BBQ ribs and chicken, BBQ chicken, chicken parmesean all served with vegetables, potatoes, plus appetizer, salad and dessert. Everyone is most welcomed to join us. Moses at the Millennium Theatre – Lancaster, PA. This will be a 2-day trip –

Wednesday, May 14th and Thursday, May 15th, 2014. Day 1—Lunch at the Hershey Farm restaurant on your own. After lunch, a 2 p.m. showing of Moses. Room accommodation at the Horthawne Inn and dinner at Millers Restaurant. Day 2 – After breakfast, off to the Sands Casino and casino bonus of the day. Cost per person – double $245; triple $235 and single $287. Please send in your deposit to hold your reservation. All balances or full payments must be paid by March 17th. For all of the above trips or function, please call Mildred at 781-320-0288 or Lydia at 718-671-3005. Mornings 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and also 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Good health and healing are wished to all. —Lydia Ruas

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Yom Kippur Reflections by Rabbi Solomon I. Berl Spiritual Leader of Young Israel Synagogue Yom Kippur climaxes the ten days of repentance by appealing to the individual. The world becomes better when people improve. Deep down in the heart of every person, no matter how busy he or she has been all year long, no matter how far he or she has strayed from the ways of G-d, is the spark of Divine conscience. Each person feels the need for Divine mercy and forgiveness. He or she may have been the most negligent worshipper all year long. On Yom Kippur, he or she feels comfortable only in a Synagogue. The worshipper returns to his or her people and to their oldest associations by coming to a House of G-d. The affliction of the soul, the fasting which accompanies the ritual of atonement, is most emphatically not a voluntary penalty for transgressions the worshipper has been guilty of. Divine forgiveness is not to be purchased for so petty a price as abstention from food and drink. Rather, this moral bloom growing out of physical discipline is what opens the eyes to the existing truth that G-d is the essential fact of life. Why on Yom Kippur does the aver-

age modern Jew act this way and “get religion,” you ask? Yom Kippur is concerned with the individual, with a stubborn insistence to be committed to the certain hope that one can create a better world by creating a better person out of himself or herself. Yom Kippur’s call for Teshuvah, to return and to repent, has an appeal to the Jew that is timeless simply because the appeal to the spiritual person is universal. Yom Kippur emphasizes personal concern, personal spirituality, personal faith, personal Judaism. These concerns with personal life and our personal aspirations suggest that we think aloud together about our basic values on this holy of holy days. What does it mean to be alive? What are we seeking in life? What are we searching for and running after so hard? It is success? What should we seek, if not money and power and pleasure? What are our chief goals in life? This is our purpose on Yom Kippur: to seek to return to the basic goals of Judaism through repentance, prayer and good deeds.

Temple Beth-El

Shalom to all. The New Year 5774 has begun and we had wonderful services for Rosh Hashanah. We hope and pray that everyone will have a L’Shana tova Tikatevu, a sweet and healthy new year. We will have services for Kol Nidre on Friday, Sept. 14 in Dreiser Community Center, Auditorium A, with services starting at 7:30 p.m. and continuing on Saturday, Sept. 15, at 10:00 a.m. We will have Public Yiskor services at 1:00 p.m. and 2:30 p.m., also in Dreiser Community Center, Room 9.

The Yiskor services are open to the public and we are looking to see you there. Services will conclude in the evening with the blowing of the shofar. We thank everyone for having the opportunity to worship with us for Rosh Hashanah and may you have your good health and be inscribed in the Book of Life. If you have made a pledge to support our Chavurah, we thank you. Temple Beth-El, 718-671-9719; RabbiDennisTobin@aol.com. —Rabbi Dennis Tobin

Traditional Synagogue of Co-op City

The Traditional Synagogue of Co-op City, Young Israel of Baychester, Section 5 (new address) at Bldg. 27B at 120 Erdman Place (behind the lobby), welcomes you to pray with them. Tel. for the Shule (same old number) 1-718-3796920. Note: Office hours are on Thursday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and on Sunday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Candle lighting on Yom Kippur Eve, Friday, September 13, is before 6:52 p.m. Shabbat ends today, Yom Kippur Day, Saturday, September 14, at 7:49 p.m. S.O.S. Urgent! Calling all Jewish men to make a Minyon. Hopefully, you did not miss the beautiful harmony between Rabbi Daniel Kronengold and Chasin Chaim Holtzer during the high holidays services. For

further information, call Mimi at 1-347427-4526. We always look forward to greeting you with a warm smile. The community is always welcome to attend our various functions and enjoy a great day of fun and friendship. Good and Welfare: Do you need a tree certificate sent “in Honor of” or “in Memory of” a special occasion or a condolence? You can give a living gift for the cost of $15 per tree. For more information, you can call Mimi at 1347-427-4526. We can accommodate you. If you are feeling under the weather, we wish you all a speedy, painless and complete recovery in double quick time. Your help is always appreciated. Thank you. Shalom! —Miriam Evelyn Berlofsky

High Holidays Schedule 5774 (2013) The High Holidays Services will be conducted by: Rabbi Daniel Zalman Kronengold Cantor Chaim Holtzer SABBATH Day Services Saturday, September 7th Morning Services at 9:00 a.m. Evening Services at 7:05 p.m. Sabbath End at 8:01 p.m. Fast of Gedaliah Sunday, September 8th YOM KIPPUR - Day of Repentance Erev YOM KIPPUR Friday, September 13th Light Candles by 6:52 p.m. Kol Nidre at 6:55 p.m. (Fast begins before 6:46 p.m.)

YOM KIPPUR Day Saturday, September 14th Morning Services at 9:00 a.m. Yiskor at 12 p.m. Mincha at 4:30 p.m. Please arrive on time for Mincha so we may end Yom Kippur on time. Neila at 6:30 p.m. Maariv at 6:49 p.m. Yom Kippur ends 7:49 p.m. The Men’s Club is providing a Break the Fast (food and drink) at the end of the Services. Next Year in Jerusalem For seating information: Call Mimi Berlofsky, (347) 427-4526. Shalom! —Bruce Gitelson

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PUBLIC YIZKOR SERVICE FAST ENDS: 7:50 p.m. Rabbi Solomon Berl, spiritual leader of Young Israel, wishes all Co-op City residents a happy New Year of good health, good tidings, contentment and fulfillment in the year to come. May peace and harmony throughout the world become a reality in the coming year.

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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 8:00 a.m. or 11:00 a.m. We are a church where inspirational messages from the Word of God, the Bible, are delivered every Sunday morning. The church is designed to meet the spiritual needs of our community by offering anointed singing and preaching and a general atmosphere of Christian love and friendly hospitality. We also invite the youth of our community to attend our Sunday morning services, which are designed to meet the special needs of our young people. Parents, please send your children to learn of the Lord Jesus.

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. On Sunday, September 15, we will return to our regular church services held at 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. We invite you to worship, study, and pray with us. The Co-op City Baptist Church is located at 135 Einstein Loop, Room 50 (lower level). Our telephone number is 718-320-3774. Visit us on the web at www.coopcitybaptistchurch.org. Stop The Violence Prayer Walks are held each Saturday in each section in Co-op City. Please join one of these walks against violence in our community when you can. The walks begin at 3 p.m. at the following locations: Library (Bartow); Town House Restaurant (Dreiser) and Basketball Court (Bellamy

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Prayer Service takes place every Wednesday evening from 7:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., followed by Bible Teaching from 8:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Be with us to learn the truth from the Word of God. List of Programs and Events: Adult Sunday School is from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Youth Sunday School is also from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Holy Communion is served the first Sunday of the month. Youth Sunday takes place on the second Sunday of the month. Missionary Sunday takes place on the third Sunday of the month Memorial Sunday (Men’s Day) takes place on the fourth Sunday of the month Seniors’ Sunday takes place on the fifth Sunday of the month.

Singles’ Ministry meets every third Tuesday evening of the month at 6:00 p.m. Next Generation Choir & Club meets 1st & 2nd Friday of the month at 6:30 p.m. Seniors’ Ministry meets first Wednesday of the month at 11 a.m. Mid-day Bible Study meets every Tuesday afternoon from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. The Men’s Choir Gospel Concert will be held on Saturday, September 21st at 2:30 p.m. Tickets for adults are $15, children 15 years and under, $10. For tickets, please see any member of the Men’s Fellowship. The Pastor’s Aide is sponsoring a “Gospel Building Fund Banquet” on Saturday, November 2nd, from 1-5 p.m. Adults, $25; children 10 years and under, $12.50. Please see any member at the Pastor’s Aide for tickets. Come join New Vision’s “Partners in

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and Benchley). The Section 5 Prayer Walk begins at 4 p.m. in front of the Teen Center. Tomorrow, Sunday, September 8th at 9:00 a.m., the Co-op City Baptist Church will be celebrating Friends and Family Day in the Einstein Center, Room 45. Our very own Pastor, Rev. Dr. Sheldon E. Williams, will be the speaker. The theme is “Thank God In Prayer For Family and Friends,” I Thessalonians 1:2. We invite everyone to this celebratory service. On Wednesday, September 11, we will resume our Noon Day Worship Service and Bible study classes held at 1:00 p.m., 5 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. On Sunday, September 29, the Senior Choir will celebrate their anniversary at the 11 a.m. service. All are invited to this

uplifting service. The Scholarship Ministry invites you to join them on their annual shopping spree to the Philadelphia Premium Outlet in Philadelphia, PA on Saturday, October 26. The cost of the trip will be $45. The bus will leave from the Apple Savings Bank, Bartow and Asch Loop at 7:30 a.m. There will be reserved seating. For additional information or for tickets, call 718379-0541, 917-612-1245 or 718-3203774. The Scholarship Ministry invites you to join them next year as they sail to the Caribbean. They will be sailing on the Royal Caribbean’s Explorer of the Seas going to Kings Wharf, Bermuda, Philipsburg, St. Maarten, San Juan, Puerto Rico and Labadee, Haiti. This 10-day cruise will be from Thursday, July 17,

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) 320-1409. Our mailing address is: P.O. Box 753037, Bronx, NY 10475. Please visit our website at www.churchofnewvision.com. —Carol Haque 2014 to Saturday, July 26, 2014. For additional information or reservations, please call 718-379-0541, 917-612-1245 or 718320-3774. Rev. Dr. Williams is the author of Principle Centered Living: 9 Reasons To Maintain Your Values in a Pressure Filled World and founder of SEW Universal, Inc. Visit his websites: www.PrincipleCentered Living.com or www.RevDrSheldonE Williams.com. The Co-op City Baptist Church exists to glorify God and to establish a living community of people who follow the teachings of Jesus the Christ through worship, prayer, Bible study and fellowship. We seek to meet the spiritual and physical needs of the church through ministry. —Hattie L. Lucas

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