Co-op City Times 09/08/12 by Co-op City Times

Vol. 47 No. 36

Saturday, September 8, 2012

Six to vie for City Council seat in November election BY JIM ROBERTS All six candidates who filed petitions to run for the City Council seat vacated by Larry Seabrook submitted enough valid signatures and will be on the ballot in November, according to the New York City Board of Elections. Voters in Co-op City, who comprise approximately 40% of the residents in District 12 of the City Council, now have nine weeks to learn about the candidates and their positions on city issues that impact Co-op City. The six hopefuls are running to fill the last year of Seabrook’s term. A new election will then be held a year from now in November, 2013 to select a Council member for a complete fouryear term. The six candidates and their party affiliation on the Nov. 6 ballot are: Andrew King, People First; Andrew King, Community First; Pamela Johnson, Unity in the Community; Neville Mitchell, United Neighbors; Cheryl Oliver, Unity in Solidarity; Joseph Nwachukwu, Restore Trust and Integrity; and Garth Marchant, Children First. A representative from the League of Women Voters told the Co-op City Times that the League will consider sponsoring a debate among the candidates to help

inform voters in Co-op City about their positions and their qualifications to serve in the office. New York election law requires a nonpartisan ballot to pick a Council member for the District 12 seat to complete the last year of Seabrook’s term. The unusual special election, which will be part of the Nov. 6 general election, won’t have the typical Democratic and Republican party designated candidates. The 12th City Council District includes Co-op City, Williamsbridge, Wakefield and Eastchester. The boundary extends from East Gunhill Avenue north to the Westchester County line. Seabrook was convicted on nine federal felony counts July 26 and was immediately expelled from office with one year remaining in his term. He will be sentenced by Federal Judge Deborah Batts on Jan. 8, 2013 and faces up to 20 years in federal prison for each of the nine felony counts. In addition, he faces possible fines of more than $2 million. Seabrook is appealing the verdicts and remains out on bail. The New York City Council is the law-making body of the City of New York. It is comprised of 51 members (Continued on page 2)

CCPD Training

25¢

First in series of public Management forums scheduled for Tuesday BY ROZAAN BOONE On Tuesday, September 11, the first in a series of open Management Forums will be held in the Einstein Community Center, starting at 7 p.m., to familiarize shareholders with the operations of the Public Safety Department. Going forward, similar forums will be held monthly in one of the three community centers to explain to residents the purpose and function of the individual service departments that comprise the Riverbay Corporation. All of the forums will begin at 7 p.m., giving shareholders time to return home from work. “There are many positive aspects to Management holding monthly forums,” said General Manager Vernon Cooper. “First and foremost, we believe that the forums are an excellent way to get information to the community about how the various departments operate, what changes are taking place and what advances are being made that affect the residents of this community. In addition, the forums are designed to give coopera-

tors an opportunity to ask questions and discuss issues or concerns that they feel are pertinent to the specific department or subject matter on the agenda for that particular evening, or in general, because there is nothing like getting information first hand. “Another important aspect of these forums is that it allows us to get the opinions of the residents of the community as it relates to any initiatives that we have embarked upon or plan to embark upon in the near future.” In October, the Power Plant will be the subject when the second Management forum is held in the Dreiser Community Center on Tuesday, October 16. On Tuesday, November 13, the Finance and Budget process will be discussed in the Bartow Community Center, and on Tuesday, December 11, in the Einstein Center, the Restoration/Sales Departments. The forums will resume in the new (Continued on page 3)

P r im a r y E lect ion d a y is Sep t . 13 This year’s Primary election for local state offices will be held on Thursday, Sept. 13. Polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. The general election is Nov. 6. There are three races on the ballot in Co-op City. The two candidates for the Democratic Party nomination for state assembly are the incumbent Michael R. Benedetto and the challenger, Egidio Sementilli. In the other two races in the Democratic Party, the candidates for Member of the State Committee (Male) are George C. Crouch and Andrew Petralia. The candidates for Member (Female) are Naita Semaj and Lucia Giraldi. New York residents are now able to register to vote and update their voter registration information online through the State Department of Motor Vehicles website. You must have a driver’s license or an identification card issued by the DMV to use this service. Some poll sites have changed this year due to Congressional redistricting. To find your polling location, go to http://gis.nyc.gov/vote/ps/index.htm or call 1-866VOTE-NYC.

Final phase of tree planting for north sector Greenway set for October 13th BY BILL STUTTIG

NEW PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICERS IN TRAINING -- The eight recruits in this year’s class of new Public Safety officers continued their eight-week training session on Friday in front of the Bartow Center. The trainees received a shot of pepper spray in the eyes and then ran a gauntlet of four stations in order to feel the effects of the OC spray they will be required to use if necessary once they are on the streets as a member of the Public Safety Department. These are the first new recruits to be hired and trained since January of 2011. (More pictures on page 2) Photo by Jim Roberts

We will never forget September 11, 2001 Remember and honor those who died, Tuesday, September 11, 5:30 8 p.m. on the Section 1 Greenway. Bring flashlights/candles.

For the second year in a row, dozens of volunteers from the community will join with volunteers from the American Express Corporation and the New York Restoration Project (NYRP) in planting hundreds of baby trees around the perimeter of the recently restored north sector greenway. Riverbay Ombudsman Joe Boiko, who coordinated the donation of the trees from the New York Restoration Project and Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s Million Trees Initiative, said that able-bodied volunteers are needed to help with planting the trees around the perimeter of the new Greenway. This year’s volunteer tree planting will concentrate of the northern sections of the restored greenway.

Boiko said in a recent memo to Management that exactly 152 trees have been donated to Riverbay by the New York Restoration Project for this year’s round of planting. He added that this planting will be the last in the series of tree plantings conducted throughout the community in the last four years. “Once we complete the planting of trees this fall, we will have received nearly 1,800 trees through this program, an estimated cost savings to the corporation of 1.6 to two million dollars,” Boiko said. The final shipment of 152 trees will be planted over the course of the day on October 13th. Last year, dozens of Co-op (Continued on page 4)

Co-op City Times / September 8, 2012

Council Seat

(Continued from page 1)

from 51 different Council Districts throughout the five boroughs. The Council monitors the operation and performance of city agencies, makes land use decisions and has sole responsi-

bility for approving the city's budget. It also legislates on a wide range of other subjects. The Council is an equal partner with the Mayor in the governing of New York City.

Public Safety

While the Mayor proposes the city's spending priorities for the upcoming year, the Council has final budget approval powers. During the budget process, the Council may change budget

priorities and add special “terms and conditions” requiring city agencies to report to the Council on how specific monies are being spent throughout the year.

(Continued from page 1)

Trainees in the 2012 class of recruits for the Co-op City Public Safety Department learn techniques in using batons and fending off attacks and defending themselves during their eight-week training period. Photo by Lt. James Keappock

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

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

Most Union and Insurance Plans Accepted. HIP CMO (Montefiore) Health Plan Accepted. We participate in Postal Workers, Mail Handlers, Letter Carriers, Verizon Workers, 1199, GHI, Blue Shield, Empire Plan, Medicare, Travelers, United Health Care and many other union and major medical plans. Se Habla Español MEDICARE ACCEPTED • HOUSE CALLS BY APPOINTMENT

Diabetic Patients with Medicare may be eligible for shoes.

Public Safety recruits receive physical training in handcuffing, searching, restraint holds and takedown methods. Officers go through nearly 360 hours of training, 80 hours of field training and an additional 60 hours of firearms training. Photo by Shawn Reid

Co-op City Times / September 8, 2012

2nd Combing ty p Cinext Blood Co-oDrive Circle of Lights 9/11 Memorial in Co-op City From the Warfront to the Homefront Foundation invites Co-op City residents to join them on the Section 1 Greenway on Tuesday, September 11, 6-8 p.m., for Circle of Lights as we remember and honor the victims of one of the most horrific days in world history. Please arrive between 5:30-6 p.m. and bring candles. For further information, please contact Mark Bruh at (646) 3597723 or at markBruh@gmail.com.

Tunes on Tuesdays returns Sept. 25 Tunes on Tuesdays, sponsored by the Riverbay Fund with funds generated from the community’s recycling donation bins, will resume on Tuesday, September 25 with performances by Deep Cover from 78:30 p.m. on the Section 1 greenway. Bring your chairs and come join us on the greenway for an evening of great entertainment. In case of rain, the concert will be held in the Dreiser Auditorium B.

Riverbay Corp. and NCNW sponsor health fair On Saturday, Sept. 22, 1-4 p.m., the Co-op City branch NCNW and Riverbay Corporation will co-sponsor a community health fair in the Dreiser Auditorium. Everyone is invited. Available information will include how to prepare before your doctor’s visit; heart, hypertension and diabetes literature; nutrition; kidney health; healthy lifestyle—blood pressure and important resources in Co-op City. There will also be onsite nutritious food preparation and medical professionals. Bring your health concerns and your family members and friends. For information, please contact Barbara Smith, R.N., B.S.N., (917) 838-9424.

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Day in Co-op City Riverbay Corporation and the Spanish-American Community Club will present Hispanic Heritage Day festivities on Sunday, Sept. 30 in the Dreiser Auditorium from 2-7 p.m. There will be performances by Grupo Santa Rosa de Lima, Cultura Y Tradicion, El Mariachi Citialli, Pajarillo Pinta’o and Juan Ortega.

FRONT PA G E

Co-op City Olympian watches Jamaica’s Bolt win Gold BY JIM ROBERTS The runners took their mark at the 100 meter final at this year’s London Olympic Games with long-time Co-op City resident and former Olympian Byron LaBeach seated among the thousands of spectators at the track. While everyone in attendance bolted to their feet at the starter’s gun to cheer in excitement and watch famed Jamaican runner Usain Bolt make history, LaBeach stayed seated. “I got very nervous in the 100,” LaBeach recalled after he returned with his family to their home in Section Five. “Everyone was standing up, but I sat down. I didn’t want to see the start because I know that Bolt has a weak start. “They asked me if I was going to stand up for this and I said ‘no,’ I’ll stand when I hear the crowd roar -- I’ll know that he has overtaken somebody,” LaBeach said. As LaBeach knew his fellow Jamaican would, Bolt sailed to the gold medal in the 100 meters. LaBeach, who moved to Co-op City with his wife, Violet, when the community opened in 1970, also knew what Bolt was feeling because LaBeach served as an alternate on Jamaica’s famed gold-winning relay team at the 1952 Helsinki Olympics. LaBeach attended the London Olympics as an ambassador for Omega,

Longtime Co-op City resident and former Olympian Byron LaBeach (far right) attended this year’s London Olympics with family members (from left) daughter Julie, granddaughters Nia and Emani and wife, Violet. Photo courtesy of Omega

the official timekeeper of the 2012 London games. LaBeach was accompanied on the trip by his wife, one of his daughters and two granddaughters. The family was able to attend many different competitions and mingled with various celebrities, including Prince Charles and First Lady Michele Obama. LaBeach has attended many international track events and other Olympic games since his track career ended. Growing up as part of a family where all six sons competed in track and field in Jamaica, he’s been around champion athletes his whole life. His brother Lloyd was a former world record holder who broke one of the legendary Jesse Owens’ records.

Watching Bolt sweep to three gold medals in London was a highlight of a lifetime for LaBeach. “Everyone thought that [Yohan] Blake would win the 100 meters, but the bookies won because quite a few people bet against Bolt,” LaBeach said. “Don’t bet against Bolt, that’s what I told one or two people who saw me and later they told me thanks for the tip.” LaBeach’s business career has allowed him to travel the world over the years, and he rated London’s hospitality during this year’s Olympics as good as anywhere else he’s every been. His family got the chance to travel on the same boat along the Thames River where Queen Elizabeth celebrated her Golden Jubilee. He watched the U.S. basketball team win their gold medal against Spain. He also attended equestrian events that were quite exciting, LaBeach said. But seeing so many former great athletes that he’s met over the years remains a big part of these reunion events for LaBeach. “The U.S. Track and Field Committee sent several hundred athletes back to the Olympics and every time you go to the Olympics, you relive it. You get excited and you’re glad to see the former athletes who I know - Bob Beamon, Ralph Boston, Herb Douglas, Harrison Dillard and many others.

Courtesy parking in all garages approved by Board BY ROZAAN BOONE The Riverbay Board of Directors approved a resolution on June 13, that allows shareholders with valid garage agreements to park in any Co-op City garage from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. for any purpose. Courtesy parking between the hours of 8 a.m. and 11 p.m. will be subject to the reasonable rules of the Director of the Parking Facilities Department and may be revoked for valid reasons, including, but not limited to, inclement weather, overcrowding, construction, maintenance

Forums year on Tuesday, January 15 with the Buildings and Grounds Department, tentatively scheduled to be held in the Dreiser Community Center, followed by the Maintenance Department on Tuesday, February 5 in the Bartow Center, and Construction on Tuesday, March 12 in the Einstein Center. At the beginning of each forum, there will be a presentation by the department

and/or abuse. According to the resolution, which was submitted by Second Vice President Evelyn Santiago, and seconded by Treasurer Ray Tirado and First Vice President Khalil Abdul-Wahhab, the measure was approved in order to improve the quality of life of Co-op City shareholders who have valid garage agreements. In addition to Directors Santiago, Tirado and Abdul-Wahhab, the resolution was also approved by Board President Helen Atkins, and Directors Tony Illis,

Daryl Johnson, Al Shapiro and Evelyn Turner. Directors Francine Jones and Andrea Leslie voted no and Director Bernard Cylich abstained. Directors Eleanor Bailey, Leah Graham, Othelia Jones and Rev. Calvin E. Owens were absent. This resolution became effective thirty days after its approval, and enables residents to take advantage of courtesy parking in all eight of Co-op City’s parking facilities, as long as they have valid garage agreements.

(Continued from page 1)

head and Management, which is geared towards providing a detailed overview of the respective department, personnel and operations. After the presentation, there will be an opportunity for shareholders to ask questions about the department being featured. Following this segment, the audience will then have a chance to ask any other questions or raise issues on other topics that they would like addressed by

Management. “We believe that the forums will enable us to continually improve communication with cooperators and their families,” said Cooper. “I think that this initiative will help to ensure that cooperators feel that they are part of the process of running this massive complex that always has a myriad of diverse issues to be addressed, by virtue of our size alone.”

Alwa ys ST O P for a sch ool b u s wit h fla sh in g ligh t s!

Co-op City Times / September 8, 2012

Trees

(Continued from page 1)

City residents and community leaders participated in the tree planting and it is hoped that even more will volunteer this year. Exact information about how to volunteer for the tree planting event five weeks from now will be available later this month as the final logistics of the volunteer tree planting day are set to be worked out at a meeting with NYRP in the coming weeks. Similar to last year, volunteers will be placed in small teams and begin the tasks involved in planting baby trees throughout the area, including digging holes, uncovering the root balls and placing the root balls in the ground, filling in the holes, and initially watering the newly planted trees. Riverbay supervisors from a number of departments, along with officials from the New York Restoration Project, will be there throughout the day coordinating the activities and making sure only designated areas are used for the planting and Coop City’s infrastructure beneath the surface is not disturbed. Boiko said that all volunteers must be in good health and able bodied, capable of carrying out the tasks involved in planting the trees. A light breakfast and box lunch will be provided to all volunteers who come out to plant the trees. In case of rain, ponchos will be supplied. The event will go off rain or shine. “We are extremely grateful to the city and the New York Restoration Project for their generous donation of trees, not just this time, but throughout the last two

years. Including this planting, so far more than 1600 donated trees have been planted here, at no cost to the community and the shareholders. We are also grateful to the volunteer efforts of the American Express Corporation employees, as well as our residents who are helping with this effort,” Boiko said. Boiko added that Donovan Plummer, Director of the Grounds Department, will have his staff on hand that day assisting in the planting. They will be working closely with NYRP prior to the actual planting date having each tree bed pre-dug, and placing mulch and fertilizer in each. In doing this, it also makes it easier for those planting the trees as digging through the aggregate below can be difficult. “Upon completion of the tree planting this fall, it will complete all plans we had put together with the assistance of NYRP and in completing the vision of creating beautiful landscaping within Co-op City, adding greenery, giving the community a suburban feel within an urban area,” Boiko said. “It also creates an environment for the community to enjoy and at the same time reap the natural health benefits of the oxygenation given off from the trees. Consideration was also given in the planting of the trees to create natural wind barriers once the trees mature given the winds we have throughout the community.” The Million Trees NYC Initiative is an ambitious program launched by Mayor

Ad vanc ed Dental Group Mu lt i -S pe cia lt y A ssocia t es Smile with WHITER! BRIGHTER! HEALTHIER TEETH! 1 0% D I S C OU N T!

Your smile is your gateway to success! BEFORE

With this ad. New Patients Only. AFTER

Dental Emergencies No Appointment Needed

GET A MILLION DOLLAR SMILE & PAY LATER! 12 Month payment plan available • 0% Interest • Based on Credit Approval

PERMANENT SMILE RESTORATION SERVICES • New Patients Welcome! • Cosmetic Dentistry - Natural Tooth Color Restoration, Teeth Whitening, Bonding & Veneers, Crowns, Bridges & Dentures • Oral Surgery - Implants, Extractions (including wisdom teeth) • Implants - To Replace Missing Teeth • Endodontist - Painless Root Canals & Treatment • Periodontist - Gum Treatment

A dva n ced Den t al G ro up 140-1 DeKruif Place, Co-op City Building 6 • Bronx, NY 10475

(718) 379-1700 We Accept: Visa, Mastercard, Debit Card • Dental Financing Plans available if qualified. Most Insurance Plans & Medicaid accepted as full payment • FREE PARKING

“We Make Saving Your Teeth Affordable!”

Michael Bloomberg to have more than a million new trees planted throughout New York City over a 10 year period. Over the last four years, Co-op City has been a big part of that plan. A spokesperson for the New York Restoration Project, overseers of the tree program, said that Co-op City was the first private community in New York City to receive large scale shipments of trees in connection with the initiative. He said that Co-op City’s status as a state supervised housing community allowed for it to qualify for the grant making the shipments of trees possible. The planting of nearly two thousand trees here is an ambitious plan that started in 2008 when officials from the city’s Parks Department and the New York Restoration Project met with Riverbay Management

and Directors and outlined its hopes for planting the new trees. The additional trees, many of which were not included in the original Greenway designs conceived three years ago, have many benefits for the residents of the community. Aside from the aesthetic beauty of the trees, a large number of trees significantly reduce the presence of carbon dioxide and increase the presence of oxygen. The trees also reduce the heat island effect common to most urban areas dominated by asphalt and concrete and instead provide greater protection from the heat of the summer by increasing shaded areas and reducing the overall temperatures throughout the community by creating a summer micro climate in the community’s newly enhanced green park areas. Restoration Project officials have said that additional tree plantings have many advantages for a community like Co-op City, including reduced energy costs, increased property values, reduced air pollutants, reduced flooding and erosion, lower summertime temperatures, creating a more beautiful environment, and encouraging greater pride in the community.

Co-op City Times / September 8, 2012

Management Report Ad d it ion a l St or a ge Sp a ce As weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve reported to the community in the past, approximately two years ago, we found out that rooms in the basement of many buildings that were used by various building associations to hold their meetings and conduct other building association-related functions or business were not, and could not, be filed as legal places of assembly and therefore we systemically worked with the building associations to relocate them to comparable space on the ground floor level of their respective buildings. In many cases, we had to restore space and make other changes in order to make these spaces presentable and we believe that the building associations are basically very happy about the changes weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve made in this regard. Now that these rooms in the basements have been vacated, we are looking to evaluate the size of each room in order to determine whether or not they can be utilized as additional storage space for the residents in each of the buildings in question. This project has been spearheaded by our Ombudsman, Mr. Joe Boiko, who is working with our architect, Mr. Robert Stahl. They have already evaluated the size of the rooms in the basement of six buildings and given that these storage spaces will be comparable in size to the Bar Gold storage space that we currently have in the basements, it is anticipated that we will be able to gener-

Management Corner

Marion Scott Real Estate, Inc. ate a combined total of 148 new spaces at these six buildings alone. We will keep the community informed of our progress in this regard. Please check periodically with your respective Cooperator Services Office (CSO). Asb est os Ab a t em en t Since the year 2004, the Riverbay Corporation has been required to conduct asbestos abatement every time we remove wood floor tiles in either vacant or occupied apartments because the glue or adhesive that was used in the apartments when the development was first built has asbestos in it. This abatement process requires us to hire licensed asbestos containing material handlers to remove the wood tiles. In doing the work, these individuals must seal off the work area where the tiles are being removed, bag up the tiles and have them transported to designated facilities either privately owned or owned by the City of New York that receive asbestos containing material. In addition, we are required to have a licensed, independent air monitor test the air before and during the asbestos abatement process to ensure that there is no airborne asbestos in the

apartment as a result of the removal of these floor tiles. At issue is the fact that the asbestos within the original glue does not become airborne or friable as a result of the removal of floor tiles, which will naturally have some of the original glue on the tile once removed because the asbestos would have to be burned in an oven or kiln at extremely high temperatures in order for it to separate from the glue itself. In fact, we have always used independent air monitors to take air samples of this work since 2004 and there has never been any friable asbestos and we have taken thousands and thousands of tests. Riverbay spends well over $4 million a year to have this asbestos abatement work done, between the cost of the asbestos abatement contractor and the air monitoring contractor. No other housing development has been required to do this type of abatement and we should not be obligated either given the fact that we do not have air borne or friable asbestos when we remove these tiles. As a matter of fact, this is the reason that Management requested, and the Board approved, having consultants lobby on behalf of Riverbay with the city and state agencies that administer this regulation or statute in addition to other parties, including elected officials who may have the ability to overturn this requirement. Although the consultants

are working diligently on this issue, there has not been a positive response thus far. Management is proposing that for now we compromise with the City of New Yorkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Department of Environmental Protection by requesting that we be allowed to forego the asbestos abatement of the wood floor tiles that is being conducted on a daily basis provided that we agree to continue to use licensed, independent air monitors for every floor removal job that we do and that the test results be submitted to the City of New York within 24 hours from the time that the tests are taken; we would even agree to have a few individuals on staff who are licensed asbestos containing material handlers so that in the event the air monitors find air borne asbestos, a comprehensive abatement procedure would ensue immediately. If we are successful in making this compromise, it will save the housing company more than $3 million per year while dramatically reducing the amount of time it takes for us to replace floor tiles, which is a quality of life issue in occupied apartments and a significant time factor in the restoration of vacant apartments. We are working with the consultants to set up meetings with the City of New York. Hopefully, we have positive news to report back to the community within the next few weeks. We will keep you informed.

Co-op City Times / September 8, 2012

Co-op City Times

Letters To The Editor

Upgrade entitled services To t h e E d it or : In the private corporate business sector, retention of one’s job or advancement is subject to annual performance evaluation unlike the security of government employment. If all Board members had a previous or current exposure to the corporate world, our Management and all department heads and staff would have years ago been subjected to both Board evaluation and sought-after input from us as shareholders and we would not be dealing with departmental ineptitude, costly waste of our money and dissatisfaction we are left to merely complain about.

Here we are weeks away from our second levied state rent hike of 3%, on tender hooks re: capital financing obligations and HCR with their oversight controls over our lives so magnanimously advised the Board they could sanction a 2.6% compensation increase monthly to Management. Hit us and pass it along to enhance Management’s income. Only one appropriate word comes to mind, i.e., CHUTZPAH (colossal, unmitigated nerve). Gross, across-the-board departmental ineptitude and reward Management? Our Board will be addressing HCR’s proposal and if they truly represent our best interest, they will stop praising years-

long dragged out capital improvements and deal with the waste, inefficiency we all are subjected to, conduct honest, nonbiased evaluations and conclude “absolutely no” to any compensation increase and demand they zero in on performance from Purchasing Department to CSO, Restoration and across the board. They should further invite and encourage our input from direct exposure and observations as acknowledgement of our status as shareholders. We have no personal axe to grind other than to upgrade our entitled services, minus stress and unacceptable inconvenience. —M a r ilyn Br a n d

Notice of Geese Repellent Application In Your Area Due to inclement weather last Thursday, September 6, the application of the geese repellant around the circumference of Buildings 33, 34, and 35, including the tot lot and sprinkler park, has been rescheduled to this Tuesday, September 11. In addition, on Thursday, September 13, the repellant will be applied around the circumference of Buildings 28, 29 and 32, weather permitting.

Riverbay’s contractor will use a product called “liquid fence” which was recommended by the N.Y.S. Department of Environmental Conservation as it is harmless to humans and animals. This product will not harm the geese in any way. Liquid fence merely gives the grass a taste not liked by the geese forcing them to relocate. While there is no negative health conditions related to this product, the

contractor will, however, place notice 24 hours in advance around the outer perimeters where this product is to be applied. At most, there may be a lingering odor from this product for up to 24 hours. We use this product as a means of controlling the geese waste which is unsightly. Thank you for your understanding. —R I VE R BAY M ANAG E M E NT

NOTICE--Cablevision customers Cablevision reported this week that last week’s power outage in Co-op City caused damage to some set-top boxes used by the company to deliver cable television service to area customers. Cablevision is working around-the-clock to replace affected set-top boxes at no charge to their customers, and apologizes for any inconvenience. Co-op City residents who are experiencing problems with their cable TV service following the power outage should call 718-617-3500 to report the situation so Cablevision can expedite any necessary repairs.

Process of issuance of Income Affidavit discrepancy letters explained to shareholders If you are a Co-op City shareholder who has received a letter from Riverbay Corporation requesting that you obtain a certified copy of your 2008 NYS Income tax Form, you do not need to contact Riverbay or come to the Riverbay offices. The process of verifying your annual Income Affidavit information is explained below. Every year, Riverbay is required to submit a copy of each shareholder’s Income Affidavit form to the NYS Homes & Community Renewal (HCR), the state supervisory agency for Mitchell-Lama developments such as Co-op City. The NYS HCR key punches the data that the shareholder wrote on the form – occupants’ names, Social Security numbers and income. They then match this database to their NYS Income Tax database which contains the data that all New York State residents submitted on their Income Tax Returns. After the NYS HCR does this comparison, they print out a report that shows the results of the comparison. If everything matches – names, Social Security numbers

and income, then the reports says that that household is OK and no further action is required. If the report discovers a discrepancy, however, then the report indicates who in the household did not match up and requires that Riverbay mail the shareholder of that household a letter that they obtain a certified copy of their NYS Tax Return for those occupants of the household who did not match up. There are several ways that a discrepancy can occur. A member of the household’s name may not match because the State could not read what was written on the income affidavit or key punched the data incorrectly. The same may occur for an occupant’s Social Security number and income. Another problem occurs in the case of couples who file their taxes as Married Filing Jointly – the State’s matching process does not always recognize this and will identify one person of the couple as not matching NYS Tax Return records. Unfortunately, the report that Riverbay receives from the State does not clearly state

the discrepancy, so even if there may be a minor insignificant discrepancy, those shareholders are still required to receive a letter instructing them to obtain a certified copy of their tax return. P lea se not e tha t if you r eceived a letter r equesting th a t you obta in a cer tified copy of you r t a x r et ur n a n d you did n ot file a ta x r et ur n for th e yea r in quest ion, you st ill m u st m a k e t h e r eq u est a n d ge t b a ck fr om t h e New Yor k St a t e Depa r tment of Ta xa tion a cer tified letter th a t t hey have no r ecor d of you filin g for th e yea r in question. Once you receive the certified copy of your tax return from NYS, you will then need to submit it to Riverbay. You do not need to come to the Riverbay offices. For your convenience, you can mail it to Riverbay Corporation, 2049 Bartow Ave., Bronx, NY 10475; Attention: Income Affidavit Verification or you can fax it to 718-320-3101. You should always retain a copy for your own records. Thank you for your cooperation. —R iver ba y F ina nce Dep a r t ment

Co-op City’s official newspaper serving the world’s largest cooperative community. (718) 320-3300, ext. 3375 cctimes@riverbaycorp.com

Derek Alger Director of Communications

Rozaan Boone Editor-in-Chief

Bill Stuttig Associate Editor

Jim Roberts Business Manager

Jennifer Piovanetti Operations Manager

Ralph Henriquez Production Manager

Deborah Harris Editorial Assistant The Co-op City Times welcomes issue-oriented letters to the editor to be considered for publication. All letters, in prose, not poetry, must be addressed to the editor, not to third parties. All letters must be handsigned by the writers and include their addresses and phone numbers, which will be kept confidential, so that the editor can verify the authenticity of the authors. Writers will be limited to one letter per topic. And to give everyone a chance, we will limit writers to one published letter every 30 days. Anonymous or unsigned letters will not be accepted for publication. Letters cannot exceed 350 words. Ideally, they should be typed. All letters must be in the Co-op City Times office in Room 21, Bartow Community Center, by 3 p.m. every Monday to be considered for publication in that week’s edition. Views and opinions expressed in letters and Directors’ Viewpoint are solely the writer’s, and not necessarily shared by the Co-op City Times or Riverbay Corp. Advertisements and classified advertisements in the Co-op City Times do not necessarily reflect an endorsement from Riverbay Corporation of goods and services, but present greater options to cooperators of products and services available. The Riverbay Corporation does not assume any responsibility nor is it a party to any contract or agreement between the cooperator and the vendor. All matter published herein is copyrighted by the Co-op City Times. Permission for reprints of advertising or editorial contents produced by the Co-op City Times must be obtained in writing from Riverbay Corporation, 2049 Bartow Ave., Bronx, New York 10475.

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

Send us your

Letters! s r Edito City Timee. Co-opBartow Av 5 2049 , NY 1047 Bronx

email: cctimes@riverbaycorp.com

Co-op City Times / September 8, 2012

Public Safety Report CCPD offers Internet Safety for kids, teens and young adults BY LIEUTENANT PAM APOLLO If part of your Back to School supplies include a laptop or desktop computer for your child, this article is required reading. Kids as young as preschool age are receiving hands-on computer education. Regardless of how you feel about technology, it is here to stay and becoming more sophisticated every year. All of this technology presents a world of opportunity, as well as some new risks. Just compare the size and capabilities of today’s internet capable cell phones to those of just a few years ago. By being aware of these risks and taking steps to protect your child, the Internet can open up a world of possibilities. The growth in popularity of social networking sites, such as Facebook, Twitter and Instagram offers teens aged 13 and over the opportunity to communicate with friends and family. Teens and young adults can exchange photographs and messages via these websites. Unfortunately, these and other social networking sites have become a popular tool among sex offenders looking for young victims. By simply joining a social networking site, often with false information, sexual predators have access to the profiles of numerous potential victims. During the teenage and preteen years, it

is not uncommon for young adults to experience curiosity regarding their sexuality. It is normal for adolescents to have a desire to communicate with others in the same age group regarding these matters. Sexual predators can pretend to be a similar age and establish communication with adolescents via social networking sites and chat rooms. In many cases, the desired end result of the sexual predator is to establish an in-person meeting with the child. The results of this type of meeting can have catastrophic results. Sting operations have caught 40 something year old men pretending to be 15 year old boys on the internet. They work slowly and patiently, knowing just what to say to net their victim. Parents need to be aware of these dangers and discuss the dangers and how to avoid them with their children. The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (800) 873-5678, www.missing kids.com, has set up the website www.netsmartz.org with information for kids and parents alike. Cartoon characters navigate even the youngest kids through Internet dangers. It is never too early to start discussing the risks and results of “Stranger Danger” with your children. It is important to monitor your child’s

use of the internet at all times. Be sure your child is aware of the dangers of social networking sites and explain the need for parental involvement in setting up restrictions for access. View the safety tips on the website itself and report inappropriate behavior directly to the website. Restrict your child’s profiles and groups on social networking sites to people your child knows personally. Parents can block questionable individuals from contacting their children by viewing their child’s profile. Children should be discouraged from posting personal information or contacting people that they meet online without parental approval. Parents need to monitor their children’s internet activity. Placing the computer that your child uses in a family room will make it easier to monitor their online activity. Be aware if your child suddenly shuts the computer off or reduces the screen when you enter the room. Set your telephone up to block restricted numbers. Monitor the numbers called by your child’s cell phone. Be alert to any unexpected packages that could be gifts sent by a potential sexual predator. If you suspect that your child is receiving pornographic materials or being sexually exploited, it can be reported by submitting an online form to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children’s Cyber Tip line at www.cybertipline.com. The Federal Bureau of Investigation, www.fbi.gov, has fostered relationships with some companies which operate social networking sites to aid law enforcement in

the detection of online sexual predators. With the help of parents, a safer online environment can be created. School is open, DRIVE CAREFULLY. Never pass a stopped school bus with a STOP sign displayed or its red lights flashing. This means children are loading or unloading. Be aware of pedestrians and bike riders when operating a motor vehicle. Bike riders must refrain from riding bicycles near buildings and shopping centers. Bicycle riders must give pedestrians the same level of respect that they expect from motor vehicles. Everyone needs to share the road safely. Never operate a motor vehicle if you have consumed alcoholic beverages. Always buckle your seatbelt; it will save your life in a serious collision. Avoid distractions and excess speed when driving; these are the two leading causes of collisions within New York State. Texting while driving increases your risk of a crash by 23 times. Take a pledge not to text and drive, no message is worth risking your life. Always remember, if you see something, say something. Call 9-1-1 and the Department of Public Safety at (718) 6713050 or online at www.ccpd.us. Callers may remain anonymous. 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.

Public Safety Blotter: Aug. 26-Sept. 1, 2012 Sep t emb er 01, 100 Bella my L oop One male was arrested and issued a summons after he was found possessing marijuana. Au gu st 31, 140 C a r ver L oop One male was arrested at this location for loitering for the purpose of gambling and unlawful possession of marijuana. He was issued summonses and released. Au gu st 31, 120 DeK r u if P la ce One male was arrested by CCPD for assaulting a family member after it was learned the male had punched a relative in the face. He was arrested and charged with domestic assault. August 30, 120 Benchley P la ce A male was arrested for unlawful possession of marijuana on the side of the building. Au gu st 30, 99 E in stein L oop A male was observed fighting with his girlfriend. The individual was arrested for disorderly conduct and had to be subdued

as he fought with officers to avoid apprehension. Au gu st 29, 750 Ba ych ester Aven u e A CCPD officer on patrol noticed suspicious activity around a car parked opposite Truman High School. As a result, the persons involved entered a vehicle and left the area. The officer investigated and was able to determine that the males were attempting to steal tires off the car. The one loose tire was recovered and the owner notified. Au gust 28, 2051 Ba r t ow Aven ue – Dolla r Tr ee St or e Three males were arrested after they entered the Dollar Tree store and attempted to steal merchandise. They were charged with petit larceny. Augu st 26, R /O 120 Deb s P la ce A CCPD officer observed a female fighting with her boyfriend. When ordered to stop, she refused and was arrested. The male was not injured and left the area.

Deep sympathy Please join us in keeping Sherry Johnson of Riverbay’s Central Stores and her family in our thoughts and prayers as they mourn the recent passing of William Johnson, brother of Sherry. Our hearts go out to Sherry during this difficult time.

Co-op City Times / September 8, 2012

Committee Formation – Let’s Roll Up Our Sleeves Proper planning and accurate deci- Director’s Viewpoint retain a transparent contract sion making for a community the size process of the highest integrity. of Co-op City demands input and Although project monitorFirst Vice President participation from all parties: coopering is the responsibility of the ators, the Board, and Management. individually designated comCommittees are a primary vehicle mittees (Garage Committee, Buildings and Grounds through which the Board of Directors Committee, etc.) the Contract Compliance Committee receives important information and recis uniquely positioned in the contract process with an ommendations that facilitate accurate ability to observe and report on “focus issues.” In the planning and/or the choosing of approevent of a problem, if an issue is the responsibility of priate policy options. another committee, that committee (along with the Each committee is a team of individBoard and Management) will be notified. If the issue uals that focus on specific areas of conis the responsibility of Management, the Contracts cern in the overall operation of Co-op City. Committee Compliance Committee will report it directly to the members (Directors and cooperators) work together with Board of Directors in the form of a report and/or a common vision – to monitor and improve the effectiverecommendation. T he I nter nal Telecom mun ica t ions (IT ) Comm itt ee ness of our community’s security, operation, and maintenance. It is unquestionable that we live in the Digital Age. In today’s world, data is the life-blood of every corporation. President Helen Atkins has appointed chairpersons for Correct data must be maintained and supplied to all areas the various committees (see CC Times, 09/01/12). I have been named as Chairperson for the Contracts and departments of any corporation in order to sustain Compliance and IT (Internal Telecommunications) efficient business functions and accurate planning. Committees. The IT Committee is a new committee, just formed. Cont r a ct s Com plia nce Comm it t ee The objective of the IT Committee is to support Riverbay The Contracts Compliance Committee’s mission is to Corporation’s data-handling operations and processes in establish and maintain a contract process that supports order to achieve maximum benefit through effective the Riverbay Corporation’s requirement to initiate conpractices. The committee will monitor IT functions (data tracts that support solid business actions sustaining processing, training, operations and security) and provide affordable housing for all cooperators. Each month, comreports and/or recommendations to the Board of mittee members review statuses in order to ensure Directors in the clearest possible terms in order to faciliprocess compliance, accuracy, and project advancement. tate Board Directors’ assessment, discussion, and action. Cr yst allizing t he Vision The committee monitors the contract process to ensure that all appropriate procedures have been checked and Many cooperators cannot spare the time to serve on the Board of Directors. Joining a committee is an excelfollowed beforehand. The intent is to facilitate Board lent way to serve the community if your time is limited. Directors’ ability to make sound decisions by providing Committee service is also a method to have your opinclear and correct information. The committee strives to

Khalil Abdul-Wahhab

ions listened to, your concerns examined, and your ideas implemented. Although it’s said that a journey begins with the first step, my opinion is that a journey actually begins with the vision of a destination. In order for Co-op City to reach its greatest potential, we must all participate in crystallizing a vision of what it is that we want to achieve. Serving on a committee allows you to help shape that vision of Co-op City’s advancement and success. Henry Ford said that coming together is a beginning, keeping together is progress, and working together is success. If you are able, join a committee. Supply your help and knowledge in forging a strong community for ourselves and for on-coming generations. If you wish to join a committee, contact the Board office, (718) 320-3300 (Ext. 3351), or send a letter or e-mail to the desired committee Chair or co-Chair requesting to join. I take time to remind everyone – every chance I get – that the choices to be made in these oncoming elections are perhaps the most important ones to be made in decades. There are clear differences between the directions that the candidates want to take the nation. If you have not registered or have just turned 18 years of age, please register and vote in this coming election. Urge your family, friends, and neighbors to register and vote. By casting your vote, you voice your opinion and exercise the most precious right of a citizen. IF YOU DO NOT VOTE – YOU GIVE UP THE OPPORTUNITY TO SHAPE YOUR FUTURE … AND … SURRENDER THE RIGHT TO COMPLAIN ABOUT THE OUTCOME. If you see something, say something. Share your suggestions, complaints, or special concerns with me. Send letters to Khalil Abdul-Wahhab, c/o Riverbay Corporation, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475 or address e-mail to kwahhab10475@hotmail.com.

Building 13 Association We want to welcome new shareholders to our building and send a special invitation to attend the building meetings. We welcome your participation. Our first Association meeting is scheduled for Thursday, September 27 at 7:00 p.m., located outside of the building in the rear under the portico. Mr. Vernon Cooper, General Manager of Co-op City’s managing agent Marion Scott Real Estate, Inc., is our first invited guest. There are many questions on the table, such as the HUD loan, maintenance increases and what the Metro North Train Station means to our community, that he will be able to address. Your Association wants to keep you informed, but you must attend to get the answers to your questions. A date for the Floor Captain meeting is being scheduled. Please make a note of any items that need to be inspected on your floor. R E M I NDE R: MTA hearing scheduled at Dreiser

Aud., September 24 at 7:00 p.m. Show your support and have your voice heard. Attend the meeting. The Association has been hard at work preparing activities for everyone’s enjoyment and has planned fundraisers to help continue and expand our programs. Please support us, enjoy the events and have fun. Our calendar includes the return of some favorites and the introduction of some new items. Wom en Keeping I t R ea l, Saturday, September 15 Exhilarating spirited conversation with women of all ages, but must be 18 and over to participate. Place: Association Community Room. Time: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Ar ts a n d C r a fts, Sunday, September 23 - Place: The Association Community Room. Time: 12 noon to 3:00 p.m. Facilitated by Ms. Gail and Ms. Denise. There will be new fun items to make and share. Volunteers are welcome.

Ann ua l Ka r a oke Night, Saturday, September 29 – Hosted by Toni & Yasmine. Light refreshments. Prize for best solo/duo/group performance. Doors open: 7:00 p.m. $10 donation to the Association. Adu lt C ostu me Pa r ty, Saturday, October 27 at Dreiser Loop Community Room A, located at 177 Dreiser Loop from 7:30 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. Who will you be? That is the question. Wear a costume or come and have a laugh, dance and party with us. You must be 21 years old, $30 in advance, B.Y.O.B.B. Prize for the best costume. Enjoy the audio beats of DJ VAL. For tickets, contacts are listed below or send your money order payable to Building 13 Assoc. Inc. to 100 Casals Place #32K, Bronx, NY 10475. For additional information on any events, contact Leslie Peterson at 718-320-1370 or Gail Sharbaan at 718-6713801. Thank you for your continued support. —L eslie Peter son

Association of Building 14 Cooperators Hello, neighbors! It is simply difficult to believe that summer is over – where did the time go? Hopefully, you have many fond memories to cherish. The Association will resume its Sept.-June meeting schedule starting with its first meeting on September 27th. While I am confident that the contingent of members that attend meetings every month or more regularly can still be depended upon to accomplish the work and business of the Association, the door is wide open for more cooperators to step up to the plate and make our building and community a place they are not ashamed to call home. The community is a real gem and we need to do better at treating it that way. Think about it. In fact, Riverbay Corporation, on behalf of Borough President’s Office have solicited the help of building associations to encourage cooperators to attend a com-

munity hearing on Monday, September 24th at 7:00 p.m. at Dreiser Center in support of fast-tracking the development of a Co-op City MTA/Metro North station. Coupled with the long-awaited expansion of Bay Plaza (the addition of Macy’s and an indoor mall) and the construction of a Marriott Hotel off the Hutch, you can bet that other developers have their eyes on Co-op City. As one might say, this place is ‘bout to get busy. The area will become a prime location to live, which means that buying and living here might become a bit more competitive and expensive. It will be interesting to see if and how differently quality of life issues are dealt with. My point is simply that as the Association reconvenes its effort to make Building 14 and our surrounding community the best place it can be for our children,

Advertising works!

youth, adults and seniors, as well as neighboring businesses and organizations, we need everyone to step up to the plate. Bring your ideas, share your talents, and show your sense of community pride by becoming involved in your building association. Make a difference! I’ll be calling on “a few good men and women” to help set the Association’s direction through the end of the year. If you have any ideas or would otherwise like to be involved at this level, please send me an email at theab14c@hotmail.com. P.S. If you have pictures from any part of our June Summer Fun Day, please let me know or email them to me. The Event Committee is already making plans for another successful event next year (June 22, 2013 to be —J D Fer gu son exact).

Call 718.320.3300, ext. 3384 for our affordable rates.

Co-op City Times / September 8, 2012

Nothing to cheer about It was very disappointing to learn that the Cheerleaders will no longer be per- Director’s mitted to practice in the Einstein Community Center. Even though the Cheerleaders have been practicing in the Einstein Community Center without incident for eight years, the Risk Management Department and Management decided that this activity is too risky. This decision was made after the Cheerleaders’ coach was ordered to increase their liability insurance, which he did. At that time, the coach was given no explanation for the increase. I could not attend the August 22nd Board business meeting where this was decided and, it was reported that Eleanor Bailey fought diligently for the Cheerleaders, to no avail. More discussion will be held in order to arrive at a more mutually suitable resolution, as we need to increase the youth programs in our community, rather than to curtail or terminate them. Boa r d C om m it t ees Thanks to my friends and neighbors who called me concerning the Board Committee positions. I requested the Sales Committee and the Youth Committee. When I submitted my request to the Board President, she stated that she had already made the committee appointments and that the announcement would be made at that meeting, which was on August 1st. I suggested to her that, in the future, she should give us a deadline date as to when she wanted a response. The agenda for the August 1st meeting was lengthy and it was decided that some of the agenda items, including the committee announcements, would be postponed until the August 15th Board Business meeting. If the President wanted to, she could have added my name for a committee designation at that time, as the announcement would not have been made until August 15th. Thereafter, Director Evelyn Turner had been appointed to several committees and therefore resigned as co-Chair of the Youth Committee and recommended that I replace her. The President

could have added me then, but chose not to do so. In any event, with the exception of the Audit Committee, I am able to Secretary attend all committee meetings and will attend the Sales and Youth Committee meetings and report back to you, the shareholders. Thanks again for your concern. Boa r d Dir ect or s’ Tr a in ing/O r ien t a t ion Resolution 12-53 was unanimously passed. It directed that the Board President take all the necessary steps to comply with Resolution #06-32, which was passed in 2006 but never carried out. Resolution #06-32 states, in part that it is submitted “to mandate Riverbay Board of Director training in the following areas but not limited to: Riverbay By-laws, DHCR’s rules and regulations as they pertain to Riverbay, Affirmative Action and Diversity in the workplace, Contract Compliance as it pertains to Riverbay and the DHCR, the Director’s Fiduciary Responsibility to the Shareholders and the Riverbay Corporation…” It came to my attention that a Management employee was being considered to perform this training. I immediately requested that someone other than a Management employee be selected due to a possible conflict of interest. Director Turner also made this same request for the same reason; but President Atkins has yet to respond. Ser vice Ap poin t m ent s This is a reminder to cooperators that when you have an appointment for Riverbay to perform a service in your apartment, please be available at the scheduled time. In my experience, the hours have been from 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. or 1:00-4:00 p.m. If you leave your apartment to go to the mailbox, take a shower, have the radio or TV volume too loud, etc., you might miss the phone call or the doorbell by a Riverbay inspector or Maintenance worker. If that happens, you must then arrange for another appointment. This would be an inconvenience to the Riverbay staff and certainly an inconvenience for you. Therefore, please do everything

Viewpoint

Francine Reva Jones

The Drammeh Institute As the summer draws to a close, a group of inspired men in the Bronx have been quietly developing a documentary film about addiction in a bid to promote a better understanding of the issues that impact not only their lives, but their families and communities. The production of “Bridges” (working title), is made possible through the Co-op City-based Drammeh Institute and is being filmed on location in partnership with Renewal House, where resident filmmakers consider themselves the “lucky ones” who want to help those who “did not make it,” explained Tammy Kremer, a Public Benefits Advocate who helps clients secure access to public benefits. The ground-breaking project gives a voice to an often ignored or written-off group of men inAmerican society that struggle with addiction, and exposes them to a service-learning opportunity they may not experience otherwise, according to Iman Drammeh Nur, Director of the Drammeh Institute. “After being invited to hear what these men had in mind, it was naturally important for us to support their effort with [our] resources,” she said. “We hear many stories about recovering from addiction, but less about what transpires on that metaphoric bridge through genuine narratives.” The documentary establishes a powerful storyline that filmmakers hope will serve as a reference point for parents and social policymakers. It candidly interrogates the idea of what it takes to be a survivor – as seen in the example of Renewal House resident, Michael, whose easygoing exterior belies his brutal struggle sleeping on city benches for five years, or John who cannot recall a time when his parent was sober, but now has an unwavering passion to combat intergenerational substance abuse. Learning how to tell their stories is beneficial to these men, according to Director of Renewal House, Dewett Wilson. “…by giving them a chance to reflect on their past experiences, [it will] help them realize how far they have come,” he said. This is sure to be a film that will create a lot of discussion. Note: Renewal House is part of a wider organization called Project Renewal (http://www.projectrenewal.org) —E lise E dwa r ds

possible to be available and alert in order to receive the Riverbay service personnel in order to have the service performed at the scheduled time. Ch ild r en’s Wa t er Pa r k When I passed the water park near Building 21 last week, the “Out of Order” sign was still posted on the gate. Since the sprinkler was on, I thought that it might cause confusion. Therefore, I called the Management office and the sign has been removed and the water park is open for your children. Unfortunately, it is right at the time when school is opening. New Wa shin g Ma ch ines More drama – A friend in Building 18 said that she is not pleased with the new washing machines. Her experience was that when she washed black linen, it came out with light spots all over it. She believed it was the residue from the previous user and has decided not to use the machines again, which, she stated, is the sentiment of many residents in her building. A comment from another cooperator was that if there are too few clothes in the washing machine, the machine will start to wash, but will then stop and fail to complete the cycles. Vot e Your vote is needed in the primary election on September 13th and the general election on November 6th. Be sure to go out to vote for the candidate of your choice. We need to be on record as a voting community so that we can be recognized and respected in order to get the services that we need and deserve. Please remind your neighbors and, if necessary, assist someone who might need help getting to the polls. Pa r t icipa t e Most of the building associations will resume their meetings during the month of September. Your attendance is expected. Please discuss any problems with your CSO or at your building association meeting. If they cannot resolve them for you, contact me and I will attempt to help you: Francine Jones, Board Director, c/o Riverbay Corporation, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475 or call me at 718-671-5957. Thank you and enjoy the rest of the summer.

Building 33 Association September, 2012 is here, summer is over, time to get back to business. This year, I would like for the building to get more involved in the activities of the building. Give me your thoughts, ideas and concern for the building by attending building meetings and getting to know your neighbors. We live in this building, yet we do not know one another, why is that? We will be forming committees, like floor captains, meet and greet person, decorating group to put up decorations for the different holidays coming up - Christmas tree,

help with the Halloween and Christmas party, flea market and cake sales. Get involved in all fundraisers. My biggest concern is getting all cooperators to come down to building meeting. The meetings are for everyone, not just for a select few. Wake up, Building 33, this is 2012. We will be in the lobby to start collecting building dues. We still need more officers. Any Spanish speaking person who would like to join our board, please call me, we need you; 718-320-1861. —Pa tr icia Bona pa r te

Co-op City Times / September 8, 2012

In memory of those who lost their lives on Sept. 11th, 2001 It has been over a decade since the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 on our country and our fellow Americans. Though many years may have dulled the pain we feel, there is nothing that will eliminate the raw pain that our country and its citizens, including, of course, those in our own community in Co-op City still feel today. On Sept. 11, 2012 we remember and pray for the souls of those we knew and loved, as well as our fellow citizens who lost their lives and the brave first responders who made the ultimate sacrifice in the course of their duties. My prayers go out to each of you who lost a loved one on that horrific day. P ower P la n t F a ilu r e Preliminary reports indicate a transformer was the culprit resulting in the power shutdown we experienced last week. Further investigation will help

Director’s Viewpoint

Raymond Tirado Treasurer

determine a specific cause for the shutdown. Our Board expects a complete and detailed account of the cause. An emergency plan of action was followed by the Riverbay employees and Management arrived on site within one hour of the power failure. It was reassuring to observe the FDNY and NYPD providing support during the outage. A crisis such as this is unfortunate, but provides us with an opportunity to gauge and improve our response in crisis situations.

We suffered no fatalities, serious medical emergencies or criminal acts. I’m sure you would agree that speaks volumes about our community, its people and employees in a crisis. My thanks and appreciation to all of our Riverbay employees who stayed on past their tour of duty and assisted during the power failure. Tr ea su r er ’s News Management is currently revamping its allocation and distribution of Riverbay issued mobile phones in an effort to save shareholder dollars at the request of the Assistant Treasurer and myself. As the Treasurer, I am actively seeking ways with our Assistant Treasurer to identify methods we can employ that will save shareholders’ dollars. Sex O ffen d er R esolu t ion I have brought this resolution to the Board three times prior to our last meeting with modifications at each

meeting and did not have the support to pass it. If this issue is of importance to you, and it should be, then I urge you to contact the Board members at 718320-3351 and express your concerns. G et T h e Vot e O u t We must increase our political power in Co-op City to help gain improvements, such as the proposed Metro North train station built in Section 5 and support services from city agencies, such as the NYPD and Parks Dept. Please remember to register to vote. Let us stand together, united behind one candidate and demonstrate our political power. Let your voice and vote be counted. The Democratic primary is on September 13. You may contact me at ccdirector @optonline.net; or by calling 718-3203351. Thank you.

Building 12 Cooperators Civic Association WOW! It’s almost Fall. Did we miss summer? Welcome back. We hope you enjoyed the summer and are looking forward to the fall and the holidays. To all of our kids returning to school or going to school for the first time, enjoy your learning experience and good luck. Our first building meeting is scheduled for Monday, September 10th at 7:30 p.m. At this meeting, we are giving an overview of our coming events. For example, making plans for Halloween, cake sale, turkey raffle, updating our holiday decorations, etc. At our meeting on Monday, September 10th, we are asking our floor captains to pick up the Building 12 once-a-year dues

envelopes. Some of you may recall the Building 12 Association voted to hand out the envelopes early in September. We also voted that a prize be given to the floor captain(s) who hand in dues collected from his/her entire floor. Other topics discussed at the meeting will be building issues and security. Let me thank all of you who volunteered and participated in our Summer Fun Day held in June. It was a huge success and we are making plans for June 2013. A special thank you to all of our volunteers, Sonia, Donald, George, Barbara (please forgive me if I omitted your name). We recently experienced another black-

Building 11 Association It is that time of year again. Summer is coming to an end, the kids are back to school and your Association will be meeting on Monday, September 10, at 7:30 p.m. in our meeting room. Mr. Warren Mitchell, Director Parking Facility, will be our guest speaker. Your association has worked through the summer to address matters that are effecting our quality of life. We are also planning activities for your pleasure. Our first BINGO night will be on Friday, September 28 at 7:30 p.m. in the meeting room. We are also hoping to have a Fall Cake Sale, as well as a Winter Rummage Sale.

However, none of the aforementioned will be possible without your help. We need volunteers to fill the following positions: Secretary, Sgt.-at-Arms, Welcoming Committee Chairperson, Floor Captains and an Assistance Bingo caller. We cannot function without your direct involvement, so please contact one of your Executive Committee members to express your interest in one of the vacant positions. We hope that all of our neighbors had a well and safe summer. We look forward to seeing you, old and new, at our September 10th meeting. Remember, together we can effect change in our community. —Debor a h D. Henr y

out. Do you know whether or not your elderly or handicap neighbor needs a flashlight or batteries for their flashlight? We ask because some of our neighbors did not have either and were completely in the dark. If you know of an elderly or handicapped neighbor who needs the above, please let your association know. Also, we would like to know whether or not they are part of the RUOK program. It’s important that you register to vote. You cannot stay home and not vote. Don’t

let someone else decide your fate. Our voting place has changed. We are to go to Dreiser to vote. Don’t let the walk, weather or time deter you from voting. If you see something, say something. Don’t open your door to anyone you don’t know and don’t buzz anyone in you are not expecting. Thoughts and prayers go out to our sick and shut-in and to the troops. To reach us via email, building12@verizon.net or call —Sonja Ma xwell 718-379-7841.

Co-op Insurance

Co-op City Times / September 8, 2012

The Wright Agency: Serving Co-op City for 31 years!

Riverbay Requires Current Co-op Shareholders to Obtain Coverage!

Your Co-op is an Investment Worth Protecting! Protection to cover your belongings against: • Fire & Smoke • Water damage from plumbing • Vandalism/Riot

We offer:

• Low Premiums

• Protective Device Discounts • Auto-Home Discounts

• 55 & Retired Discounts

• Certain personal liabilities • Guest medical protection • And so much more!

Other Lines of Insurance: • Auto

• Homeowners • Life

The Wright Agency

Agency Owner

We are conveniently located only blocks from Co-op City! Hours: Monday: 9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Tuesday: 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. Wednesday - Friday: 9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Saturday: 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.

(near Eastchester Road)

1435 East Gun Hill Road

718-671-8000 Call Us Today!

Courteous Staff! Convenient Hours!

Co-op City Times / September 8, 2012

First Annual College and Career Fair in November The Riverbay Corporation Community Relations Department, Evelyn M. Turner, lead organizer, is proud to be the signature sponsor of the First Annual Co-op City Operation College and Career Fair to be held at 177 Dreiser Loop Auditorium, on Saturday, November 17, from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. The College and Career Fair will be divided into two segments: (1) Elementary School students (grades 3 through 5) between 10 a.m. and noon, and (2) Middle School students (grades 6 – 8) and High School students (grades 9 -12) from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. The appeal to elementary students is due to the new emphasis placed on college and career readiness for all students through the Common Core State Standards which are to be implemented in schools this year. We want to plant the seeds early and instill in our elementary school students a sense of destiny. We want this Co-op City community to assist with instilling in our young students that they have immeasurable potential. We want to let them know early what the path to college looks like. We want to share with parents how they can begin saving for college now. Co-op City Operation College and Career Fair is the first of its kind to be held in Co-op City. Co-op City has more than 55,000 residents many of whom have children attending grades 3 through 12 that deserve a fair chance to gain better access to stellar academic advice and financial resources to help them succeed in the further. The Co-op City Operation College and Career Fair will offer one-on-one educational advice and informational

Director’s Viewpoint

Evelyn Turner Assistant Secretary

resources to help students and their parents navigate the educational system and better compete in and beyond high school. Students and parents will interact with college representatives, certified admission counselors and qualified test preparation advisors. There will also be concurrent interactive workshops for students and parents covering various topics. Where is the money for college? Where are the grants and scholarships? Parents will play “financial aid bingo.” College representatives have the option of only attending the afternoon session from 12 noon to 6 p.m. to speak with students who may be interested in attending their college or university. Success will depend on the collective support of individuals and organizations in Co-op City. Your support is vital to the success of what we plan to be an annual Co-op City event. We boast about if we stand alone, Co-op City would be the 11th largest city in New York State with over 55,000 people. As of November, 2012 let’s boast about our city providing the road to success for our children. Let’s boast about providing parents, grandparents and guardians in Co-op City with the tools needed to help students with everything they need to know about getting in

and graduating from college. A core group of dedicated cooperators have been meeting since early summer to talk about the direction and goals of this event. We have the following community leaders to thank for great networking, morale-boosting and strategic planning: Ebony Lambright, Lilian Whitaker, Deborah D. Henry, Tiny Woods, Valencia Pinckney, Charlotte Codrington, Faith Dove, Jay Stith, Claudia Sampson, Theresa Young, Di’Monique Freeman, and Ann Craig. We are especially proud of our young “second generation” Co-op City volunteers who have been assigned leadership roles in this event. This event is happening due to the wise council and guidance I received from Dr. Beryl Dorsett, Williamsbridge Club, the National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Club, Inc. I had a dream and she pointed me in the right direction to get it started. Her club has recently pledged their support of this initiative. Thank you, from the committee. Please let us know if you are interested in supporting efforts to ensure this event is successful. We are presently conducting outreach to colleges and vocational schools. We will need funds to get gift bags for the elementary students. Volunteers are needed to assist with parking and serving refreshments, etc. You may contact any of the names listed above to get involved. We will be asking our elected leaders for support. If you are a school teacher or university professor, we need your assistance in getting information out. We need Riverbay employees to contact their college or university and invite them. I will e-mail you the flyer and

invitation. We need Building Presidents to make a special effort to inform parents with school aged children as many don’t read the community paper or pay close attention to the bulletin board. At a later date, we will inform individuals how they can make an “earmarked” financial contribution for this event. During my listening tour this past week, here are some community concerns: Why can’t residents without Cablevision (master antenna) get good service? It appears that the problem is with the audio that sometimes goes out. I will be following up. Two residents had negative opinions about our Human Resources Department and shared how difficult it is for those living here to get a job. Several older residents expressed concerns about our youth, drugs and the lack of opportunity for them in this community. That said, we just had a set-back with using the old Bingo Hall for a Youth Activity Center. My NO vote did not stop a telephone call vote/resolution initiated by Management and President of the Board to rent the Bingo Hall out supposedly for two months, as is, for quick money to a company selling Halloween stuff. Will they have the option of staying? Will the dream to have quality space for youth activities be deferred? Does our leadership/Management like our youth? The Power Plant disaster is still troublesome given the millions of dollars already allocated. Maybe we need to look at the qualification of the staff in charge and make some changes. Maybe the person who diagnosed and fixed the problem should work at our plant. When will it happen again? You may contact me at evelyntinez@aol.com or 718-320-8088.

From the Warfront to the Homefront Foundation C ir cle of L igh ts: I n R em emb r a nce of Sep t em ber 11t h, 2001 From the Warfront to the Homefront Foundation, Inc., a Co-op City based 501(c)(3) I.R.S. approved tax-exempt charitable organization established to assist Afghanistan and Iraq veterans and their families, is sponsoring "CIRCLE OF LIGHTS: IN REMEMBRANCE OF

SEPTEMBER 11TH, 2001.” This solemn event will be held on Tuesday night, September 11th, on what will be the 11th anniversary of that horrific day 11 years ago when over 3,000 U.S. citizens were murdered when 4 hijacked planes crashed into the Pentagon, Shankesville, PA and World Trade Center towers 1 and 2.

The event will take place on the Section 1 Greenway circling around the main stage and will begin at 6:00 p.m. sharp. We ask that community residents begin to gather at 5:30 p.m. and remember to not only bring a candle, but something safe to hold it in, or you can bring a flashlight. We will end this solemn ceremony at approximately 8 p.m. We are not only remembering ALL who

died that awful day, but ALL who have passed away since as a result of their exposure to Ground Zero hazards. Flyers will be distributed throughout the community and if your organization would like some, you can contact me at (646) 3597723, or at Mark.Bruh@gmail.com. We are also in need of a church choir. —M a r k P. Br u h

Building 30 Association Our email is Building30@hotmail.com. This organization cannot work without the participation of the cooperators of Building 30 A&B. I hope that we can help each other. C om in g E ven ts: The next meeting of the Association is

Wednesday, September 5. Our guest speaker for this meeting is Vernon Cooper. Doors open at 7 p.m. and the meeting commences promptly at 7:30 p.m. Dues for the Association will be collected at this meeting. Wednesday, September 12 from 1 to 3 p.m., will be our first Crochet class. We

hope that you enjoyed the summer. Now it’s time to create a new gift item or a piece of clothing for yourself. Come on down to the Association meeting room. Pokeno Night has been scheduled for Friday, September 14 from 7 to 9 p.m. It’s a fun evening, so bring a lot of nickels and

play and win. Good & Welfa r e: Speedy get well wishes to all who are under the weather. If you are celebrating a special occasion; an anniversary or a birthday, we hope that you enjoy your day. SEE YOU SOON. —M ir ia m E . Ber lofsky

Co-op City Times / September 8, 2012

Temple Beth El High H olida y Ser vices Temple Beth El of Co-op City invites you and your family and friends to welcome in the New Year 5773. Rabbi Dennis Tobin will be conducting the Services for the community. The high point is always the blowing of the Shofar on Rosh Hashonah. Rosh Hashonah is a time when we reflect on the past year and we ask forgiveness for your sins for the past year, and prepare to be inscribed in the Book of Life for the coming year. Rabbi Tobin came to Temple Beth El 36 years ago as the Cantor and Rabbi and has been an anchor that has helped the Temple stay together to serve the residents of Co-op City.

High H olid a y Sched u le: 5773 - 2012 Erev Rosh Hashonah, Sunday, Sept. 16, 8:00 p.m. Morning Rosh Hashonah, Mon., Sept. 17, 10:30 a.m. Erev Yom Kippur, Tuesday, Sept. 25, 7:30 p.m. Morning Yom Kippur, Wednesday, Sept. 26, 10 a.m. Public Yiskor, Wednesday, Sept. 26, 1:00 p.m. Public Yiskor, Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2:30 p.m. Mincha & Neliah, Wednesday, Sept. 26, 4:00 p.m. Services will be in Dreiser Community Center, Room 9. For tickets, call the Temple, 718-671-9719, and leave your name and phone number. There is NO CHARGE for tickets; You may make a donation if you wish to have names listed in the Book of Remembrance. We know many of you have different email addresses.

T h ea t r e C lu b : We will be meeting in front of Building 32B (4160 Hutch. Rvr. Pkwy. E.) at 10:20 a.m. on Wednesday, September 12, for our departure to the Westchester Broadway Theatre. Please be on time as we are scheduled to leave at 10:30. C a sino F u nd r a iser : Building 32 Association is sponsoring a trip to Mt. Airy Casino in Pennsylvania on Saturday, October 20. The cost is $33; there is a $25 slot machine rebate, as well as a $10 food voucher. The bus

will from depart Building 32 at 8:30 a.m. There will be both snacks and movies. For further info, please contact Ms. Bailey at (718) 379-7754, or Ms. Rankin at (718) 379-0910. Please make checks/money orders payable to Building 32 Association and send to Ms. Bailey at 4180 Hutch. River Pkwy, Apt. 10A or Ms. Rankin at 4160 Hutch. River Pkwy, Apt. 10E. Bring your friends and relatives—everyone is always welcome! Payments must be received by October 3. Also, if you

We are trying to update our mailing list with your best email. Please reply to: RabbiDennisTobin@aol.com, and let us know your best email address and your current CELL PHONE number for emergencies only. Thank you. We ask prayers for R’fuah Shlemah, Karen Malvica, David Wasserman, Louise Weinstein, Joan Weinstein, Marilyn Rosenbaum, Rose Marie Becker, Amy Srebnick, Carol Weiner, Marcia Brager and any other names that are in your heart. P lea se not e: All mail for the Temple goes to Temple Beth El of Co-op City, P.O. Box 264, Maplewood, NJ 07040. —R a b b i Den nis Tob in

Building 32 Association don't already have a Mt. Airy Casino Card, don't forget to bring government issued identification. We will be traveling with Academy Bus Company, which has an excellent safety record. Welcome to all the new cooperators who have moved into Building 32A and 32B. We hope to see you at our first meeting of the season, which will be announced shortly. Stop in, let us welcome you, and find out about the —L or n a Sm it h Building Association.

Retirees of Dreiser Loop Br idge Cla sses - Learn to play - keep your mind alert. First 2012-2013 class began on Friday, Sept. 7th. To register for a bridge class, call Alvin Lisle at (718) 671-8852. Classes will be held in the RETIREES Clubroom 19, Dreiser Loop. Beginner’s class: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Intermediate class: 1-3 p.m. We a r e Going F ishing! Leaving Tuesday night, Sept. 11, 2012, at 11:30 p.m. to New Bedford, MA. Price: $140. Remember to bring lunch and your rain gear. Contacts: Carl Tyler, 917-579-1178 & Celeste Collier, 917-744-3413. Wildwood, NJ Seafood Feast trip is closed. Wait list only. Resor ts Wor ld Ca sino NYC a t Aqueduct r a cetr a ckWednesday, Oct. 10th. Price is $30. Rebates: $10 free play, 10% retail discounts, and 25% off food. Early bird…Better seat guaranteed. Flyers available in clubroom 19. Contacts:

Beverly James, 718-379-0377 after 3 p.m. & Claudette Davis, 718 379-4784. The Oct. AARP Driver Safety (1 day) class is closed. Ma r k your ca lenda r s: On November 13-15, (3 days/2 nights), we are going to the Atlantic Club Casino (formerly the Hilton) on a deluxe coach bus. Price: doubles $200 and singles $265. Come join the fun. $10 slot bonus + $10 food credit + $10 casino rebate. Boarding: 9:30 a.m./Departure time - 10 a.m. SHARP! Flyers available in Clubroom 19. Contacts: Beverly James & Virginia Stewart, 718-379-0377 after 3 p.m. NOTE! The RETIREES’ Holiday Party will be held on Thursday, December 6. Details to follow. Theat r e C ommittee: All program prices include trans-

portation. Van departs 8:30 a.m. SHARP. Sat., Nov. 10th - 10 a.m. “Radio City Christmas Show.” Price: $75. On Thursdays from 3 p.m., see Committee members in clubroom 19 for info. regarding new shows. GOOD AND WE LFARE : Cheers and best wishes to all members on the mend for a speedy recovery and a subsequent long and healthy life. “Sending a little sunshine to sprinkle in your day, reminding you that you're thought of in a warm and special way!” Contact: Elinor Gordon at 718-379-8755 regarding illnesses and bereavements. “You are never fully dressed until you wear a smile.” “A smile confuses an approaching frown.” — C lau dette Davis

Co-op City Times / September 8, 2012

Power Plant Issues If you review the July 21, 2012 issue of the Co-op City Times, you'll see that I voted against a resolution to spend $910,000 to bring professionals here to help out at our power plant. That article revealed that I stated, at an open Board meeting, that the power plant should have always been operating at a certain level. Bla ckou t We just had a blackout that affected this entire community shortly after midnight on August 30th. Several people had to be removed from our elevators. Water service was disrupted in a building. Hot water service was disrupted in Section 5. And, people who relied on their electric alarm clocks had a big problem when they woke up. Was there a short somewhere along the line? That question is still being reviewed. However, we need to carefully look at some power plant issues. Power P la nt F ind ings Back in 2011, an audit was conducted at our power plant. Thereafter, this audit cited safety, compliance, and health violations inside of our power plant. Nevertheless, this report should be distributed to this community so that everyone can see the safety findings in it. At any rate, let me ask you a few questions. What would you think if someone told you that our power plant was not a well-run facility? How would you feel if you learned that our power plant had safety violations? Now, according to Management, these issues were addressed and fixed. Power P la nt C onsult a n t s Did you get a chance to say hello to your new neighbors? On July 18,

Director’s Viewpoint

Daryl Johnson Assistant Treasurer

the Board approved Resolution 12-42 to spend $910,000 for consultants to improve the power plant’s leadership. Hey, we're letting two of the consultants use a nice 2bedroom apartment here to help out at our power plant. So, we just bought brand new furniture for them so that they will have a pleasant visit here, only for about a year. Hungry? No, we can't let them get hungry. So, we're giving them compensation to cover their meals. Parking? Parking is on the house also. Plus, get this, we're paying them $910,000. Look, that power plant has a budget that totals $10,702,700. So, my questions to you are: How would you have dealt with this power plant issue if you found out that it had safety, compliance, and health violations inside of it? Also, how do you feel that we're bringing in consultants and paying them $910,000, plus letting them use an apartment, along with other benefits? And, how do you feel about your 3% increase for next month? Now, do you see why this same paper said that I was "vehemently" opposed to this entire matter? Also, do you see why this entire community must get involved in the way that we conduct business? C on E d ison From April 2011 - March 2012, we

sold $727,839 of energy (14,100.67 MwH) to Con Ed. What would you think if someone told you we made payments to Con Edison of over $3,500,000 for last fiscal year for electrical energy and stand-by usage rights ? Pea r t r ee Con Ed is just one provider of electrical energy here. We also made payments to another company that supplied part of Peartree’s electrical energy during our last fiscal year. H UD L oa n Negotiations about a few issues still persist with HUD. So, I'm hoping that we can get a deal before September 15th. Now previously, I mentioned that HUD is concerned about environmental issues regarding the land near the cleaners in Section 5, the land near Peartree Avenue, and even the land near the Mobil gas station on Bartow. So, I'm hoping that things will go well with this matter. Sch ool I want to reach out to our families and our single parents to make sure that we work together to help our children. Now, we have to be determined to make sure that we keep this community going in the right direction. And, a big way that we can do that is by helping our children to do well in school and to grow into good adults. So, please, let's reach out to our children and help them with their homework. Let's set a good example for them and talk to them in a proper way. And, let's take them out on occasion and spend some quality time with them. Visitation? Make those visits positive

and let go of negativity. I always say, "It's not what they do. It's what you do." Therefore, we have to make sure that we're a positive influence in our children's lives and that they're learning good things from us. C lose I write articles to show people exactly what's happening in this community, without any nonsense. And, I make sure that I can back everything up with official documents. Now, people might dispute some statements in my articles. However, I want this entire community to demand to see the official documents to see who is correct. Hey, everything in the audit was corrected, right? Good. Should everyone be able to see the safety, compliance, and health violations issues that were cited at this plant. It’s my opinion we should produce the report for the entire community to view. All right, how do you feel about the blackout, the power plant, the budget cuts, the waste, and the 3% increase, now? Again, nothing can be changed or cut, right? Please think about these issues as you go about your week. Questions or comments? Please send a message to: Daryl Johnson, Riverbay Board Director, c/o Riverbay Corporation, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475. Or, please send a message to me at darylhjohnson@optonline.net. There should not be any problems with this email address if it is typed correctly. And, finally, you can call me at 718-6714544. Okay, that’s it for now. So, please have a wonderful week. And, may God bless you and your family. Thank you.

Co-op City Times / September 8, 2012

Black Forum Defen sive Dr ivin g r esu m es n ext week Our next defensive driving course will be held on Saturday, October 13, Rm. 1, Dreiser Community Center, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Call today to register, 718-320-8035. 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. Aq u ed u ct Wor ld R esor t , h er e we com e! Join us on Saturday, September 15 as we travel to Aqueduct Casino. Cost: $20 per person; must be received by Friday, September 7, Rm. 20, Dreiser Center. Payments can be made Tues.- Fri., 9:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Pick-up: 12:45 p.m. - front of the Dreiser Rehab Center; 1:10 p.m. – front

of 2050 Bartow Avenue; 1:20 p.m. - front of 135 Einstein Loop. Be punctual! Must bring government issued ID to collect winnings. If this is your first visit to Aqueduct, bring another casino card and receive a $10 rebate. For information, please call (917) 209-5334, (718) 320-0033 or (718) 320-8035. Bla ck For um Aer ob ics in session Aerobics classes are held every Monday and Wednesday, Dreiser, Aud. A, 7:30 p.m. To register, please call (718) 320-8035. Nominal fee for each class. E m er gen cy Food P r ogr a m We are open on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m., Room 20 at the Dreiser Community Center. Also, due to budget constraints and shortage of available food, you must live within zip code 10475 to participate in this program. You must also have your card with you and bring two clean

plastic shopping bags. In order to receive food, you must present a current photo ID such as a non or driver’s license or any photo ID card with proof of address. You will then be issued a card in order to pick up food in the future. Volu n t eer s wa n t ed We need volunteers for Wednesdays and Fridays, 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Call (718) 320-8035. We Need You - J oin Us Tod a y Now is the time for us to get involved. Membership is $5 per year/person. Call (718) 320-8035 or write to Black Forum, P.O. Box 563, Bronx, NY 10475; email: coopcity blackforum@gmail.com. Help us keep independent community organizations alive in Co-op City. Everyone is encouraged to join. Call us or visit us in Room 20 in the Dreiser Community Center. —Ton y I llis

National Council of Negro Women Summer break is over! Come join us at our General Membership meeting, Sunday, September 9, at 3:00 p.m., Room 11, Dreiser Community Center, as we welcome our new Executive Board. Come see the cherry blossoms in Washington, DC. Join us for a guided tour of Washington, DC, April 5 – 8, 2013 featuring tours of Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial, Arlington National Cemetery, Iwo Jima Memorial, WW II Memorial, Korean War Veterans Memorial, Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Smithsonian Institution, US Capitol, Embassy Row, Lincoln Memorial, and the White House. Motor Coach transportation. Pick-up locations: Dreiser

Community Center in front of Dal Paint Store. Cost: doubles, $419; singles: $539. Deposit of $75 is due November 30. For more information, contact: Roberta, 718-6714804; Joyce, 718-655 9034 or Yvonne, 718-320-9694. Our Sa t ur d a y Ed uca t ion a l P r ogr a m for 2012-2113. Our first day of class will be October 13th. Children in Grades 2-8 will receive small group instruction in reading and mathematics each Saturday during the school year with certified teachers in Room 14, Dreiser Community Center. Registration begins September 15, and continues each Saturday as space allows, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Fee for total year, $225, includes registration fee: $25 for further

information. Call (718) 655-9034 or (718) 671-2555. Our Health Committee is having their annual Community Health Fair in the Dreiser Auditorium, Saturday, September 22, 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. For additional information, please call Barbara Smith, (917) 838-9424. To our sick and shut-in, you are not forgotten. You are in our thoughts and prayer daily. Please contact Sadie Gilmore, 718-671-3721, to notify us of any birthdays, illness or bereavement. Happy birthday to our September members. —M a xin e Su lliva n

Donizetti Building Four Association DAT E C H ANG E !! Our next general meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, September 12, at 7:30 p.m. Do you have an idea(s) you would like to share or just speak about? Please come down to our building association meeting in rear of Building 4B on the above date and let your voice be heard. It will be nice to see all our new move-in cooperators, as well as our current cooperators and young people attend this informal gathering. It would be an added plus to have more of our men cooperators attend as well. We look forward to everyone contributing to the conversation. Share your ideas about what you

Eleanor Roosevelt Democratic Club The Eleanor Roosevelt Democratic Club will hold its Regular Monthly Meeting on Thursday, September 20, in the Bartow Center, Room # 28 at 7:30 p.m. This will be the first meeting on return from the summer vacation period. It is requested that all members attend this very important meeting. Many issues will be discussed pertaining to our upcoming activities for the Fall including the political landscape of the community. Please attend. Thursday, September 13, is the Democratic Primary Election Day. We urge all members of the community to exercise your privilege of casting a ballot for the candidate/s of your choice. The right to vote privilege is bestowed upon 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 this privilege given to you. Please encourage your family members, friends, and the youth in our community to go to the polls to cast their ballots on this very important Election Day. The Eleanor Roosevelt Democratic Club made its endorsements in last week’s article. Please check out the September 1st issue of the Co-op City Times. Those are the candidates that we feel will serve the community's best interest in a positive way and will be most representative of our aims to promote better government in the future. The club extends get well wishes to those persons who have been ill and are recovering. Best wishes are also extended to those persons who are home-bound and also recovering. Our prayers are with you for a complete recovery, also. I would like to thank the membership and the community for your continued support. —Geor ge T. C la r ke

would like to see happen in and around your building and/or community within the coming year. Come meet and greet your neighbors…old and new. Focused a gen da : “How do we improve the quality of life where we live?” As a reminder, the bus for our trip to Dover Downs Plantation and Casino in Delaware on September 29th will depart 8:00 a.m. sharp from Building 4 (120 Donizetti Place across from schools PS 178 and IS 181). Please be on time; the bus will not wait. For further information or concerns, please contact: Yvonne (718) 671-

6922, or Diane (347) 275-7565, or Jose (Frenchie) (718) 671-0213, or Mary (718) 671-0425. R em emb er : If you know someone in need of special attention for any reason at any time, please let an association member or another neighbor know. Get well wishes are sent to our sick and shut-in neighbors. Schools are open, so look out for our children and drive safely! Remember, this is our home. “IF YOU SEE SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING.” —Yvon n e Bu r r u s (d w)

I f th e Co-op City Times Was Not Delivered: Call 646.261.1761 on Satu r d a y s O N LY, 9 a . m . - 2 p . m .

Celebrating 32 Years of Quality Instruction Call For A Brochure Register Online

Classes In: • Ballet • Tap • Jazz/Hip-Hop • Gymnastics • Mommy & Me • Creative Movement • Point • Salsa • Combo • Lyrical • Modern • Workout FX

Dance & Gymnastic Classes

Early Registration:

for All Ages

September 10-14, 4:00-8:00 p.m.

Susan O’Hanlon Mendogni, Director

www.f ancyfeet.com THREE CONVENIENT LOCATIONS: Pelham Bay: 1628 Crosby Ave.

718.824.1981 Eastchester Road: 1295 Allerton Ave.

718.405.5136 Castle Hill/Parkchester: 1306 Unionport Road

347.691.3443

• National Dance Champions • Certified and Professional Instructors from Broadway, ABT & MTV • Beginner Through Advanced • 12 Months Through Adult All Boys • Caring Family Environment Hip Hop • Limited Class Size Company • 2 Professional Classrooms Try-outs w/Observation window Sat. Sept. 8th • Age Appropriate Curriculum 3:30 p.m. • We’re #1 with Parents • Performed in Disney, July 1998 & 2003, 2009 • Performed on Norwegian Cruise, July 2006

Co-op City Times / September 8, 2012

Ooops! Wednesday night, 8/29, into Thursday morning, 8/30, I happened to be on a late night call to a friend and to my chagrin, in nanoseconds, the radio that I was listening to went off. Nonetheless, I continued to speak to my friend and about 30 seconds further into the discussion, I asked her to look out her window and tell me if the lights are still on because I had lost electricity, to which she said to me, “I lost it too, and outside the buildings look very dark.” I put my friend on hold and called 9-1-1 to let them know that I believed Co-op City had fallen into darkness. I called to get some backup for our Public Safety because it would have been a tall task for those limited officers on call during the midnight to 7 a.m. shift. They definitely would have needed backup within this community. I then tried to reach our CCPD dispatchers to no avail. I still don’t know what happened because Management did not reach out to me to let me know what did occur and I also don’t know if any other Board members have been informed. I believe most of the folks at that time were asleep and some had not even noticed that the lights went out until they looked at their clocks the following morning. I certainly would like to know what happened, because as I’ve said before, I believe Management’s rush to sell extra elec-

Director’s Viewpoint

Tony Illis tricity could have unnecessarily taxed the system or perhaps somebody was sleeping at the wheel. Whatever the case may have been, I think it has happened all too often in the last two years or so. I recall that we spent millions of dollars on the switch gear system that would enable us to reconnect with ConEd after a short period so at least that worked last week and we were able to regain power within about 2 hours. Nevertheless, whatever the problem may be, I hope it’s troubleshooted and the cooperators are made aware of what really went wrong. Last week, I made reference to the fact that this community seems to be losing its grip on various fronts. An election is about to take place for the City Council, Assemblyman, State Senator, and nationally, the President, and I don’t know how much this community knows what they are getting, what they are about to get, who to vote for, what these candidates stand for and so therefore, this community will remain in its malaise that we’ve been suffering for the last 10 years. To me, it’s a shame that some communities in

Co-op City Branch of the NAACP Labor Day 2012 is now part of history and we hope you all were able to remember the celebration of Labor Day in peace and good health. Last week, the silence of the dark in the blackout really was a wake-up call for us all to be prepared. Always keep fresh batteries and flashlights handy! Thank you to everyone who came to the community’s rescue. At publication of this press release, the Democratic Convention will have ended. The NAACP is 100% behind this president’s re-election and committed to his campaign. Today is a rehearsal for the Freedom Fund Luncheon and Fashion Show Extravaganza in Rm. 36, Einstein Community Center. It is from 2:30 – 5 p.m. We are thrilled so many community folks are participating as models and that we also are benefiting from professional models and designers collaboration. The Co-op City Branch is grateful to them and everyone working on this special event. Clearly, the Freedom Fund Luncheon and Fashion Show Extravaganza will have models from our community and the metropolitan area. Our branch is grateful to all for the many hours they have spent preparing for this event. Our models have been trained by these professionals and as a result, you may not recognize your neighbors from the professionals. Everyone will be dressed for show in designer fashions as the Eastwood Manor becomes our runway. The event features outfits from popular designers: Isolife.NYC.com; Coogie.com, Raif Atelier, Leslie Monique, Willie Kloss and Wendy Williams to name a few. This week is your last chance for jour-

nal reservations. Ad space available is from booster size ($10), then business card size ($20), to full page ($100). Call (718) 379-1297 or (718) 379-3504 for information. The deadline is Monday, September 10th. Send ad payments care of the Journal Committee to P.O. Box 753111 and email the ads to marilynt1 @msn.com. For tickets, call L. Townes: (718) 379-3504 or E. Donnley: (718) 379-1297. You will get a free ticket if you sell two tables worth. The tickets are $85 each. Tickets will not be sold at the door! For new raffle books, call J. Brown at (718) 671-8915 and proceeds can be mailed c/o Ms. Eleanor Donnley, Co-op City Branch of the NAACP, P.O. Box 753111, Bronx, NY 10475. A support of this affair is to support the NAACP in its challenges nationwide. These include, but are not limited to, voter registration battles and election legalities. Did you know information on voter registration is on the NAACP website and you can even register to vote on the NAACP website? To share news and to contact us, write the Co-op City Branch of the NAACP, P.O. Box 753111, Einstein Station, Bronx, NY 10475 or email evalazaar @gmail.com. Remember when renewing your NAACP membership, enter your membership number. If you should need some assistance or have a question, contact the Co-op City Branch of the NAACP, perhaps we can help. This press release is submitted with the approval of President of the Co-op City Branch of the NAACP, Jeannette —E va L a za a r Graves.

this city receive services that our community, Co-op City, will never realize. Our schools continue to graduate students below standard. Parents tend to forget that education is probably one of the most important assets in our children’s lives. School has just reopened for the new year and I only hope that parents will become active, get to know your child’s teachers, attend parentteacher conferences, help your children with their homework, and make sure their assignments are completed on time. As the chair of the Buildings & Grounds Committee, I urge all the building presidents to attend meetings. You were elected to represent your fellow cooperators of the various buildings and the only way this can be successfully done is for us to come together, discuss the problems and make sure they are corrected by Management in an expedient and courteous manner. However cooperators, let’s work together, recycle correctly, make sure your children when taking refuse to the compactor place the bags down the chute and not leave them on the floors, rinse the bottles out before recycling them, make sure the used cooking oil containers are sealed and the compactor room is kept clean. Again, I must stress, attend the committee meetings. Make sure that the reports that you fill out in regards to the building prob-

lems are filled out in a legible manner. I know there’re problems with the wild life that sometimes seems to overtake our community, such as the geese, raccoons, skunks, rodents and pigeons. These are some ongoing issues that we will be addressing. Reckless bicycle riding on our sidewalks is also at an all-time high by both delivery men and cooperators. This is an accident waiting to happen. I’ll be asking Public Safety to confiscate bicycles from those who disobey the laws. It’s great to see people enjoying the greenways, exercising or just sitting and talking enjoying the outdoors, and attending the open air concerts. Lastly, I urge you, cooperators, to be courteous to each other. At least say “good morning” when you get in the elevators, do not litter, and together, we can continue to make Co-op City one of the better places to reside. Plans for the clothing drive to benefit the village of Abetifi-Kwahu in Ghana are coming along. Keep checking back for more details of where you can donate clothing, pens, pencils, paper, t-shirts, slippers, but no winter overcoats, although light sweaters are needed. We're not asking for anything expensive, but let's show how big Co-op City's heart is. Give me a call at (718) 320-8035, or email me at tonyshome10475@ gmail.com — no attachments, please.

Gregory S. Gang D.D.S., M.S. Complete Family Dental Care Cosmetic Bonding Periodontal (Gum) Treatment Endodontics (Root Canal) Dentures / Crowns / Bridges Participating Dentist UFT • Oxford • CSA • Con Edison Guardian • BC/BS • Aetna Cigna • HIP/Dental • PBA Most other dental plans as full or partial payment

Evening and Saturday Appointments Available

140-1 Casals Place, Co-op City Building 14, Section 2 - Bronx, NY 10475 Visit our website G r e g o r y G a n g D D S . c o m or email us at: smileggdds@aol.com

(718) 671 - 6000

Co-op City Times / September 8, 2012

African-American Association G en er a l M em b er sh ip M e et in g – Saturday, September 8, 6:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 15. (The meeting time was changed from 6 p.m. because members would like to attend the Co-op City Fair.) Bring your ideas and suggestions and, if approved, we will make it happen. If you cannot attend, you may send your membership check or money order (DO NOT MAIL CASH) of $15 for a single membership and $25 for families to: AfricanAmerican Association of Co-op City, P.O. Box 702, Co-op City Station, Bronx, NY 10475. Your membership helps to support this organization that sustains our community. The following are some of the ongoing programs which the Association supports and encourages your participation: J ob/E nt r ep r en eu r ia l Wor kshop P r ogr a m – Director, Roger Toppin, has recuperated and is ready to assist you. The

workshops are held every first Thursday of the month. Next meeting: October 4th, 7:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 15. The mission is to help anyone who wants to work and to assist individuals in starting a small business. You can obtain information about job openings and add your name to our roster to receive updated information. Call 718-320-1424. Z u m ba F itn ess C la sses – Zumba fitness incorporates the movements of calypso, salsa, tango, meringue, samba, hip hop, reggae, African dance, and much more. Classes begin Monday, September 17th, 7:00 p.m. in Dreiser Community Center, Room #2. Lots of fun! E ven in g L in e Da n cin g C la sses – Dance to Soul, Latin and Gospel music. The dance steps will be broken down, making it possible for all to learn. Classes begin Thursday, September 13th, 7:00 p.m., Dreiser Community Center, Room

#2. Come and enjoy! C omp uter /La p top Pr ogr a m – Classes resume on Tuesday, September 11th, 7:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 15. Call 718379-5555. E d uca t ion – On September 17th, the Per Ankh African-Centered Study Group will present a geographical review of all the nations on the African continent. Our knowledge of classical African history is essential for the survival of people of color. All are welcome. Call 718-3795555. Yoga & Pila t es M a t C la sses – Will resume on Tuesday, September 25th, 7:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 2. Call 718671-8364. Belly Da n cin g C la sses – Begins Wednesday, September 26th at 7:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 2. This is a fun and healthy way to stay in shape. No experience is needed. Call 646-301-9438.

J u stice for R a ma r ley G r a ha m – Your presence is needed at the trial on September 13th at the Bronx Courthouse. On July 19th, the final vigil was held for the slain Ramarley Graham. For those who don’t know, on February 2, 2012, NYC Police Officer Richard Haste illegally entered Graham’s home and shot and killed the unarmed 18-year-old. On June 13, 2012, Haste was indicted at the Bronx Courthouse and arraigned on $50,000 bail. The indictment was motivated by the many Thursday night vigils and rallies at the 47th Precinct where Haste was still employed. The Association will continue its vigilance. I n st it u t e of t h e Bla ck Wor ld – Members of the Association will attend the State of the Black World Conference III on November 15-18 at Howard University, Washington, DC. Join us. —F r a ncine R . J on es

Coalition of African American Churches & Community Organizations The Coalition cordially invites you to attend its seventeenth annual “Friends & Family Day” on Sunday, October 21, 3:00 p.m., 177 Dreiser Loop Community Center, Auditorium B (Co-op City), Bronx. Free admission. Mark the date and plan to attend. Ha ve An y Su ggest ion s? Please inform us by contacting the Coalition’s President, Patricia Bonaparte, at (718) 320-1861. The Coalition is a non-profit organiza-

tion dedicated 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 when 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 Organization of Co-op City, Inc., P.O. Box 619, Bronx, NY 10475. Churches and organizations that desire to join may apply for membership by

either writing or calling (718) 320-1861 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 the Coalition’s weekly column for information about events and issues. Remember, the Coalition’s motto is: “Coming together is a beginning, Keeping together is progress, and Working together is success.” —H a r m a n T. L ea cock

DR. LEWIS WOLSTEIN Podiatrist — Foot Specialist • Practicing in Co-op City since 1975 • Board Certified in Foot Surgery • ALL conditions of the foot treated • We

accept most health insurance plans

• Participating in the Medicare Diabetic Shoe Program • Evening and Saturday appointments

Dr. Lewis Wolstein

Call:

“Se Habla Español”

718.671.7226 100 DeKruif Place

Building 8 • Ground Floor Section 1 • Co-op City • Bronx, NY 10475

Co-op City Times / September 8, 2012

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

Sunday Schedule: beginning September 9 - Adult Bible Study - 9:05-10:00 a.m. Prayer, Meditation and Devotion - 10:00 a.m. Divine Worship - 10:30 a.m. Come and be blessed. We want an opportunity to love you. See you in church. Our children’s Sunday School will teach and nurture your child/children in the word of God. All sessions are during worship service. Reading from Sacred Scripture: Book of Job. Weekly Act ivity: Bereavement Group resumes Mon., Sept. 10 at 6:30. Beginning Tuesday, September 18 - Dr. Smith will be conducting Special Bible Study, Tuesdays at 6:30. Subject: God’s Grace and Human Suffering. All are welcomed. Each Thursday, 10 a.m., Channel 70, Bronxnet, tune in and be blessed. If this program has lifted you, please let us know. Call Dr. Smith at 718-320-0002. If you prefer to drop a personal note, mail to: P.O. Box 86, Bronx, NY 10475.

“ I wa s hungry and you fed me” … Church of the Savior is reaching out to those who need nutritious food. Our food pantry, coordinated by First Lady Theresa Smith, is just a phone call away. To donate or receive, call 718-925-5052. Our Health and Wellness Ministry would like you to have and maintain a healthy lifestyle. We have all natural products that address your needs. Call Lady Theresa Smith, 718-925-5052 Upcoming I nvita tions to th e C omm unity: Thursday, October 4 and Friday, October 5 - Fall Revival. Services begin at 7:00 p.m. Rev. Marquis from Shiloh Baptist Church in Queens is our Speaker. Saturday, October 6, 12 - 5:00 p.m. - Come celebrate a milestone with Church of the Savior’s 10th Anniversary, Eastwood Manor, Bronx, NY. Tickets: $80. Last chance to purchase your tickets and journal ads. Call Lady Theresa Smith, 718-925-5052, for more information. T hought of the Week: “Worry is like a rocking chair; it gives you something to do, but it won’t get you anywhere.” —R ev. Dr. R ober t A. Smith, J r.

Faith In God Church & Bible Institute Rev. Dr. Gladys R. Little, Apostle, and Pastor & Evangelist Vernon Little greet everyone in the name of Jesus, that name which is above every name. We want you to know that you are welcome in this house of the Lord! It is His house by ownership: it is our house by stewardship: and it can be your house by membership; so come on in and join with us. May God bless you in this house! Let’s learn to turn our enemies into our friends. Not everyone will respond positively to us, but we can pray and plan for a more harmonious relationship. It’s hard to hate someone when you’re doing something good for them. Let’s go into God’s Word. Matthew 5:43-48 says: 43 You have heard that it was said, “You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.” 44 But I say to you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those

who spitefully use you and persecute you, 45 that you may be sons of your Father in heaven; for He makes His sun rise on the evil and on the good, and sends rain on the just and on the unjust. 46 For if you love those who love you, what reward have you? Do not even tax collectors do the same? 47 And if you greet your brethren only, what do you do more than others? Do not even the tax collectors do so? 48 Therefore you shall be perfect, just as your Father in heaven is perfect. Invita tions: 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 for our fall Bible classes will be held on

Pastor Anne L. Palmore and the congregation of the Church of the New Vision extend a warm and friendly invitation to everyone to worship with us every Sunday at 8:00 a.m. or 11:00 a.m. We are a church where inspirational messages from the Word of God, the Bible, are delivered every Sunday morning. The church is designed to meet the spiritual needs of our community by offering anointed singing and preaching, and a general atmosphere of Christian love and friendly hospitality. We also invite the youth of our community to attend our Sunday Morning services, which are designed to meet the special needs of our young people. Parents, please send your children to learn of the Lord Jesus. Prayer Service takes place every Wednesday evening from 7 to 8 p.m., followed by Bible Teaching from 8 to 9 p.m. Be with us to learn the truth from the Word of God. List of Pr ogr a ms a nd Event s: Adult Sunday School is from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Youth Sunday School is also from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Holy Communion served the first Sunday of the month. Youth Sunday takes place 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 Wednesday 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 1st Wed. of the month at 11 a.m. Mid-day Bible Study meets every Tuesday afternoon from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. Come join New Vision’s “Partners In Reading Program” every Sunday afternoon from 1:15 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. Students in Grades 1 through 8 discover the joy of reading

September 1 & 8 at 3 p.m. Our Christian Workers & Evangelism classes will begin on September 15. Christian Workers is from 10 to 12, and Evangelism is from 12 to 2. You must take Evangelism before you can take Pastoral Excellence, and then you can advance all the way to Advance Pedagogy. The registration fee is $5. We love you, and may God forever bless you is our prayer. We don’t worry about anything, but we pray about everything. I am believing God for a landslide victory for President Obama. Thank you, Father! We are located at 171 Dreiser Loop in Section 1. Our phone #’s are (347) 276-4925 & (718) 671-3627. If you will, check out Pastor Vernon Little’s CD ‘A New Beginning’ on iTunes, Amazon. You can also see his videos on YouTube. Jesus loves you, and so do we. —Apostle Gla dys R . L ittle

Church of the New Vision

Building 19 Association Hello, Building 19 cooperators! I hope that everyone had a safe and happy summer! The summer is over and it’s once again time to resume our building activities! If you are interested and available in becoming a committee member, please join us on Tuesday, September 11 at 7:30 p.m. in our meeting room located directly out back of the rear exit door. The 2013 Francis Williams Scholarship applications are now available. If you or your child would like to apply, please contact the association and one will be provided to you. Applications are due March, 2013 and the winner(s) will be announced June, 2013. Back to school time!!! Wishing all of our cooperators returning to school the best of luck this 2012-2013 school year! Please let us do our part in keeping our building clean! Happy birthday and best wishes to all cooperators who are celebrating a special day this month! Sending get well wishes to all cooperators who are sick! Welcome to all cooperators new to Building 19! As always, if there are any issues or concerns, please feel free to contact me. All information, as always, will be kept private and confidential; Bldg19assoc@gmail.com or 718320-6236. —Valencia Pinckney

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 going on now. The Men’s Fellowship is sponsoring a concert on Saturday, September 22 at 3:00 p.m. Tickets for adults are $15 and children 12 years and under $10. For tickets, please call the church at the number listed below. Church of the New Vision is located at 115 Einstein Loop, Bronx, NY 10475; Telephone #: (718) 871-4746 or (718) 320-0408. Our mailing address is: Church of the New Vision. P.O. Box 763037, Bronx, NY. 10475. Please visit our website www.churchofnewvision.com. —C a r ol Ha que

Family Owned and Operated • Large Chapel on premises

• Pre-need counseling

• Ample Parking on premises

• Out of town services

• Casket Showroom on premises

• Cremations

A dignified funeral every family can afford. All areas are handicapped accessible

Personalized & Professional Care • 46 Years Serving Our Community Worldwide Shipping including Caribbean, Africa & South America

718-231-7647 Call 24 Hours

Fax: 718-231-7665 NOW WEBCASTING TO FAMILY AND FRIENDS ABROAD

www.mccalls.net • director@mccalls.net 4035 Bronxwood Avenue, Bronx, N.Y.

Serving all cultures & faiths

Co-op City Times / September 8, 2012

Community Protestant Church On behalf of our Pastor, Reverend Dr. Calvin E. Owens, and our church family, welcome to Community Protestant Church, a church of love and understanding, located at 1659 East Gun Hill Road, Bronx, NY 10469; telephone: (718) 862-9172. CHUR CH SC HEDUL E: 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. T HE FOL LOW ING PROGR AMS ARE AT T HE C HUR C H’S ANNE X: 2053 ASCH L OOP NORT H (C O-OP C IT Y) Morning Prayer Services - Tuesday, 6:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. Neighborhood Bible Study - Thursday at 10:00 a.m. Extension of Prayer and Worship

Service – Every first and second Fridays at 7:00 p.m. Sunday School Open House and Registration will be held on Sunday, September 16th at 9:00 a.m. Parents or guardians of returning and new students must attend with their children. Light refreshments will be served. OTHE R SC HEDULED EVE NT S: Saturday, September 15th – Join the Nurses Ministry on their Annual Trip to The Big “E” State Fair in Springfield, Mass. Departure from Church Annex (2053 Asch Loop North, Co-op City) at 7:30 a.m. Tickets: $60/adults; $35/children (3-10). For additional information and/or to make reservations, call (718) 671-7935 or 6711754. Sunday, September 16th at the 11:00 a.m. Worship Service – Observance of the Hospitality Ministry’s Anniversary. Theme: “Hospitable In and Out of Season.” Our Guest Preacher will be Reverend Betty

Spencer, Union Baptist Church, New York City. Saturday, October 6th, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. – The Missionary Ministry sponsors a FLEA MARKET at the church. Featuring best pre-owned items at great prices, with hourly give-aways. Vendors are invited to join this event. All vendors’ tables, $50 each. For additional information and/or to reserve a space, call (718) 379-4237, (718) 671-6922 or the church, (718) 862-9172. Saturday, October 13th, 3:00 p.m. – The Sepia Players present THE GLORYTRAIN, sponsored by The North Carolina Team. Donation: $20. For further information or to purchase tickets, call: (718) 655-7241 or (718) 994-3751. Saturday, October 20, 9:00 p.m. - 2:00 a.m. – Enjoy a great evening of entertainment at the South Carolina Committee’s Annual Dance in Dreiser Auditorium, Coop City. Music by DJ Jimmy Pressley. Ticket: $20/advance; $25/at door, available

by calling (718) 379-8514; (718) 671-0425, (718) 671-5493, (718) 671-0231. Wednesday, October 24 – Friday, October 26 – CPC FALL FOLIAGE TOUR IN THE BEAUTIFUL SHENANDOAH VALLEY. Includes a visit to the Martin Luther King Memorial, Washington, DC; drive on the Skyline Drive along the crest of the Blue Ridge Mountains, visit to Luray Caverns, a wine tasting experience and shopping at Charlottesville’s Historic Downtown Mall. 3 breakfasts, 2 dinners, accommodations and transportation. Cost: $395/double occupancy; $495/single. For additional information and/or reservations, contact CPC Tours at (718) 671-1182. 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 Evan G. Mitchell blessing. —E

Iglesia Cristiana Marcos 16:15 Pastor Fernando Figueroa and Pastor Thomas Garrett and the congregation of Iglesia Cristiana Marcos extend an invitation for you to come together and celebrate the day that the Lord has made, worshipping his precious and holy name. “...Looking away [from all that will distract] to Jesus, Who is the Leader and the Source of our faith [giving the first incentive for our belief] and is also its Finisher [bringing it to maturity and per-

fection]. He, for the joy [of obtaining the prize] that was set before Him, endured the cross, despising and ignoring the shame, and is now seated at the right hand of the throne of God...” - Hebrews 12: 2 There are so many things in life that can distract us. Not all of it is bad in itself either. But, nevertheless, if we allow ourselves to become preoccupied by something, it can often distract us from being preoccupied with Jesus. We are reminded here to look away

from all that would distract us, and to look to Jesus. He is the leader and source of our faith. He is the reason we believe. He is also its finisher - bringing it to maturity. Jesus never allowed the issues of life, or the pleasures of life, to distract Him from the ‘cross’ - which was the reason He came. May we be mindful of the distractions, and not become so preoccupied with other things. We need to always remain on track

for life has so much that distracts C H UR C H H O UR S: Sp a n ish Tuesday: Prayer Service, 8:00 p.m. Friday: Bible Study, 8:00 p.m. Sunday: Sunday School, 10 a.m. Evangelistic Service: 12:00 p.m. C h u r ch H ou r s: E n glish Sunday: Evangelistic Service, 4 p.m. All are welcome. We are located in the Section 5 community center, Room 42. —P a st or s F igu er oa /G a r r et t

Co-op City Baptist Church Rev. Dr. Sheldon E. Williams and the Co-op City Baptist Church family invite you to join us tomorrow for worship service at 9:00 a.m. We invite you to worship, study, and pray with us. 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. Family and Friends Day will be held tomorrow, Sunday, September 9 in Room 45 (2nd Floor, Einstein Center) at 9 a.m. The theme is “Let us give the Lord thanks for our family and friends.” The scripture is Psalm 118:1, Give Thanks to the Lord, for He is good, His love endures forever (NIV). We invite you to join us for this

celebratory service. Beginning next Sunday, September 16 we will resume having two worship services, 8:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Sunday School classes will resume on Sunday, September 23. On Wednesday, September 12, we will resume our Noon Day Worship service, as well as the Bible study classes at 1, 5:30 and 7:30 p.m. Friday noon prayer service will resume on Friday, September 14 and the 7:30 prayer service will resume on Friday, September 21. On Saturday, October 6, we will celebrate our Pastor’s 20th Pastoral Anniversary at the Greentree Country Club at 12 p.m. The Greentree is located at 538 Davenport Ave., New Rochelle,

PIONEER TRANSMISSION and auto repair center Serving the Bronx Community for over 25 Years!

HOURS Monday - Friday: 3564 Boston Rd., Bronx, NY 10469 Corner of Tiemann Ave., 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. between Tiemann Sat.: 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. and Kingsland.

718-519-1872

FREE: • Transmission Multi-Check • Road Test

• Diagnostic Check • Towing - 24 Hours

M o t o r O il C h an g e S pe c ia l

T rans mission Ser vice

$29.95 up to 5 qt. regular motor oil w/filter

$5995

$100 off Any major transmission repair

• • • •

New Fluid & Pan Gasket Adjust Bands & Linkage Check Modulator & U-Joints Clean Oil Filter (if applicable)

Foreign & Front Wheel overdrive, light trucks additional. We may refuse to perform these services if transmission check shows a problem already exists. Coupon Expires 9/30/12

• • • • ALL WORK IS GUARANTEED! • • • •

NY. The guest speaker will be Rev. Dr. James A. Thornton, Pastor of Salem Missionary Baptist Church, Brooklyn, NY. Ticket price for adults is $90; children, 3 to 12 years, $60. For tickets or additional information, call 718-6711918, 718-320-1825. Fashionable shoes and Philly cheese steaks – what could these two items possibly have in common, you might ask? It’s the Philadelphia Premium Outlet in Philadelphia, PA. The Scholarship Ministry invites you to join them on Saturday, October 27. Ticket price is $45. The bus will leave from the Emigrant Savings Bank located at Asch Loop and Bartow Ave. at 7:30 a.m. sharp! For tickets or additional information, call 718-379-0541, 718-671-

7507, 718-671-1918 or 718-320-3774. Rev. Dr. Williams has a radio show on WMCA 570 AM every Friday at 1:30 p.m. Rev. Dr. Williams is the author of Principle Centered Living: 9 Reasons To Maintain Your Values in a Pressure Filled World and founder of SEW Universal, Inc. Visit his websites: www.PrincipleCenteredLiving.com or www.RevDrSheldonEWilliams.com. The Co-op City Baptist Church exists to glorify God and to establish a living community of people who follow the teachings of Jesus the Christ through worship, prayer, Bible study and fellowship. We seek to meet the spiritual and physical needs of the church through ministry. H a t t ie L . L u ca s —H

VISION CARE SPECIALIST

DR. DAVID HORN, O.D. FAAO • FELLOW, AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OPTOMETRY • OCULAR DISEASE TREATMENT

• COMPLETE VISION CARE - EYE EXAMINATION • VISUAL PERCEPTUAL TRAINING • CONTACT LENSES

High Fashion Frames on Premises. “Your Vision Health Is My Concern.” Much of Learning Is Done Through The Eyes. Insist on a Professional Eye Examination.

120 ALCOTT PLACE

(Bldg. 17 • Sect. 3) • Co-op City

718-379-8029 Medicare and many insurances accepted. DOCTOR’S HOURS: MONDAY: 1:30 - 7:30 PM • WEDNESDAY: 2:00 - 7:00 PM FRIDAY: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM • SATURDAY: 8:30 AM - 2:00 PM CALL FOR AN APPOINTMENT!

Co-op City Times / September 8, 2012

Mon., Sept. 10

Bartow

Einstein

Dreiser

Library: 9:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., Rm 49

Walking and Exercise w/Ms. Gaskill: 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.

Crochet and Knitting: 10 a.m.-12 p.m., Rm 7 Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session: 9:30 a.m. -10:30 a.m., Rm 7 Stay Well Exercise: 10 a.m. – 11 a.m., Rm 2 Mind Teasers: 12–1 p.m., Rm 4 Gentle Yoga w/Anne: 2-3 p.m., Rm 2 Afternoon Movie: 2 – 4 p.m., Rm 7

Bingo: 10 a.m., Rm. 31

Dominoes: 10 a.m., Rm. 49

Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session: 9:30 – 10:30 a.m., Rm. 7 Alert & Alive: 10:3011:30 a.m., Rm. 7

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

Tai Chi: 11 a.m., Rm. 45

Library: 9:30 a.m. -1:00 p.m., Rm 31 Bingo: 11 a.m., Room 31

Dominos 10 a.m., Rm 45

Dominos: 2:00 p.m., Room 25

Advance Line Dancing (On Vacation)

Word Games: 9:30 – 11:00 a.m., Rm 31

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

Bingo: 1 p.m., Rm. 49 Word Games: 9:30 –11:30 a.m., Rm. 31

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

Wed., Sept. 12

Stay Well Exercise: 1011 a.m. Line Dancing 11 a.m. 12:30 p.m., Rm. 31 Dominoes: 2:30 p.m., Rm. 25 Word Games: 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., Rm. 31 Bingo: 2 p.m., Rm. 25 Blood Pressure: 1st & 3rd Wed., 9-10 a.m., Rm. 31 Card Games: 2-4 p.m., Rm. 25

Thurs., Sept. 13

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

Library 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Rm. 31 Chat Session 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Rm. 31 Dominoes 2:30 p.m., Rm. 31 Word Games 9:30-11:30 a.m., Rm. 31 Bingo 2 p.m., Rm. 31 Card Games 2:30-4 p.m., Rm. 31

Fri., Sept. 14

Tues., Sept. 11

Card Games 2– 4 p.m., Room 25

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

Movie Madness: 9:30 a.m., Rm. 31 Men’s Line Dancing: 9-10 a.m., Rm. 31 Women’s Line Dancing 10 – 11 a.m., Rm. 31 Spelling Bee: 11 a.m., Rm. 31 Dominoes: 2:30 p.m., Rm. 31 Word Games: 9:30 – 11:30 a.m., Rm. 31 Bingo: 2 p.m., Rm. 25 Card Games: 2-4 p.m., Rm. 31

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

Dominoes 10 a.m. Rm. 45 Stay Well Exercise 10-11 a.m., Rm. 45 Spelling Bee 11 a.m., Rm. 49 Bingo 1 p.m., Rm. 49

Dominoes: 10 a.m., Rm. 45 Art: 10 a.m., Rm. 45 10 -11 a.m., Rm. 36 Bingo: 1 p.m., Rm. 49 Card Games: 2 -4 p.m., Rm. 49 Blood Pressure: 2nd and 4th Friday, 10-11:30 a.m., Rm. 49

Mixed Cultural Dance: 10:30-11:30 a.m., Aud. B Mind Teasers: 12 - 1 p.m., Rm. 4 Zumba w/Eva: - 1-2 p.m., Aud. A Tuesday Movie w/popcorn: 2-4 p.m., Rm. 7 Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session: 9:30 – 10:30 a.m., Rm. 7 Sewing w/Raymonde: 9:30 - 11:30 a.m., Rm. 7 Tai Chi: 11 a.m. - 12 p.m., Rm. 2 Mind Teasers: 12-1 p.m., Rm. 4 Art Class: 1-3 p.m., Rm. 7 Yoga w/Bhadra: 2-3 p.m., Rm. 2 Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session 9:30-10:30 a.m., Rm. 7 Blood Pressure 1st & 3rd Thursday 10-11:30 a.m., Rm. 7 Line Dancing Every Thurs 10 - 11 a.m., Aud. A Mind Teasers 12-1 p.m., Rm. 4 Drama 1:30 - 4 p.m., Rm. 7 Piano Sing Along 11 a.m. – 12 p.m., Rm. 7 Crochet and Knitting 10 a.m.-12 p.m., Rm. 7 Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session 9:30-10:30 a.m., Rm. 7 Meditative Moments 11 a.m. - 12 p.m., Rm 7 Mind Teasers 12-1 p.m., Rm. 4 Therapeutic Yoga 1:302:30 p.m., Rm. 8 Card Games, Dominoes 2-4 p.m., Rm. 7 *Schedule subject to changes without notice*

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

WEEKLY TRIPS

PRICE

PICK-UP TIMES

As scheduled: 1st Mondays:

Stew Leonards Super Wal-Mart

$3 $12

TBA

Bowling

TBA

Bartow Dreiser 1:15 p.m. 1:30 p.m. 8:30 a.m. 8:45 a.m. 11:00am 11:30am

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

To register for trips and classes, please call: (718) 320-2066 Monday – Friday: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Funded by: The NYC Department for the Aging, The NYS Office for the Aging and Riverbay Corporation.

Date:

Kosher

Non-Kosher

Soups, Breads and Desserts

Mon., Sept. 10

Apple Juice, Turkey Leg, Green Beans, Whole Baked Sweet Potato in skin ALT: Egg Salad

Pork Chop Brown Rice Collard Greens

Whole Wheat Bread Fresh Pear

Tues., Sept. 11

Orange Juice Sweet & Sour Meatballs Toasted Barley, Sauteed Cabbage & Carrots ALT: Cold Chicken Salad

Baked Salmon Corn w/red pepper Mixed vegetables

Whole Wheat Bread Baked apple

Chicken Breast Francaise Mashed Potatoes Green Peas & Tomato ALT: Cold Geflite Fish

Chicken cacciatore Ziti Pasta Italian Blend

Whole Wheat Bread Orange

Wed., Sept. 12 Thurs., Sept. 13 Fri., Sept. 14

Apple Juice Baked Salmon/Chive Mustard Sauce, Quinoa Mixed Vegetables ALT: Cold Chicken Salad Orange Pineapple Juice Spanish Style Roast Chicken Red Beans & Brown Rice Kale & Garlic ALT: Cold Tuna Fish

Meatballs Spaghetti Seasoned Spinach

Whole Wheat Bread Banana

Turkey Burger Hamburger Bun Oven Steak Fries Lettuce & Tomato Salad

Challah Roll Fruit Cocktail packed in juice

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

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

Upcoming Events/Trips AT T E NT I O N AL L SE NI O R S: There will be no refunds for all trips ST E W L E O NAR DS – Monday September 10th - $3 – 2 Hrs -Trip includes round trip transportation. Pickups: Einstein – 1 p.m., Bartow – 1:15 & Dreiser 1:30 p.m. E M P I R E C ASI NO – Wednesday September 12, $3 per person. Trip includes round trip transportation/boxed lunch, Pickups: Einstein 10 a.m., Bartow 10:15 a.m. and Dreiser 10:30 a.m. No refunds. E M P I R E C ASI NO – Wednesday September 19, 2012 $3.00 per person. Trip includes round trip transportation/boxed lunch, Pickups: Einstein 10 a.m., Bartow 10:15 a.m. and Dreiser 10:30 a.m. No refunds. R ADI O C I T Y M US I C H AL L C H R I ST M AS SP E C TAC UL AR Tuesday December 11th, $67. 54-seat coach bus. Price: Includes transportation/boxed lunch. Seniors will receive a voucher for popcorn & soda. Pick-ups Asch Loop - 8:30 a.m., Einstein Loop 8:45 a.m. & Dreiser Loop 9 a.m. Deposit of $20 is due by Friday September 21. Final payment is due by Friday November 16. No refunds. J ASA C L O SE D for Rosh Hashana on Monday September 17th & Tuesday September 18th . C E NT R AL AVE NUE – Thursday September 20th - $13 – 2 Hrs XMAS Tree store, 1 Hr – Trader Joes & 2 Hrs in Amazing Savings. Trip includes round trip transportation/boxed lunch. Pickups:

Bartow – 9 a.m., Dreiser – 9:15 a.m., Einstein – 9:30 a.m. WANT T O PART I C I PAT E I N A F OC US G RO UP ABO UT R E T I R E M E NT ? We would like to hear about your experience! JASA is holding focus groups for persons age 50 and older. Refreshments will be served. If interested call the Co-op City Senior Services office: 718-320-2066. WEIGHT M ANAG E M E NT SUP P O R T G R O UP - Monday September 10th, 10 a.m. - Bartow Avenue Room 25, every Monday. Maintaining a healthy weight is not easy but with knowledge and practice it can be. Come join the Weight Management Support Group to learn techniques and information that can help you maintain a healthy lifestyle. C AR E GI VE R SUP PO RT GRO UP A Caregiver Support Group can offer an atmosphere of understanding and support for caregivers to discuss issues and concerns. Whether you care for a loved one from a distance or in your home, you are most welcome. The group meets every other Tuesday at: 2049 Bartow Ave., Rm 31 from 1-2 p.m. Next meeting is September 11. The support group is facilitated by a social worker. If you have any questions, please contact JASA at 718320-2066. DI SABI L I T Y SUP P ORT /SO C I AL I Z AT I O N GRO UP – The group meets every 1st Friday of the month. For more information contact John Sullivan at 718671-2090 (ext 3010). Transportation is provided if available.

Convector cleaning video By cleaning your convectors, you can prevent leaks that can damage your floor or your furniture. To see a demonstration of how to clean your convectors, go to http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YvXqhEzO2WA or go to YouTube and type in “Convector Cleaning Video.” A version of this video in Spanish will be —R iver b a y M a n a gem ent available in September.

Co-op City Times / September 8, 2012

WEEKLY SCHEDULE

AARP Chapter #4997 BE R E M I NDE D: Our first meeting is scheduled for MONDAY, SEPT. 10, 1:00 p.m. in Dreiser Community Center Auditorium “A.” Come early to sign up (or pay balance) for below listed trips, pay dues and show pictures from your summer trips. New members welcomed!! F YI -2: Annual Holiday Celebration is scheduled for THURSDAY, DECEMBER 13, 12 p.m.-5 p.m. at Villa Barone — donation - $65, includes transportation, if needed. Call the office, 718-3201946, to get tickets and reserve your seat on the bus. NOT E : To our sick, on the mend and shut-in members, and those bereaved members, please know that you are in our prayers. Contact Frances Wilson, Good & Welfare Coordinator, 718-671-5493. 2012 TO UR AC T I VI T I E S Oct. 15-17 – Rocking Horse Resort w/a stop at Monticello Raceway Casino (on the way) – NOTE: SEATS STILL AVAILABLE; SEND PAYMENTS A.S.A.P.!!! Trip includes dinner & live entertainment and dancing after check-in; complete resort activities including indoor/outdoor pool; horseback riding; hayride; games, contests and prizes during the day; and much more; 5 meals w/coffee, tea & cake all day… $349/person, double; $409/single; $343/person, triple – contact Jean, 718-379-3742. Dec. 30, 2012 – Jan. 1, 2013: New

Year’s Eve Masquerade Ball at the Desmond – includes a stop at the Sands Casino (on the way) w/$30 slot play & $5 food or leisure time in Bethlehem (PA); next day, after a full breakfast buffet, choice of activities for the day; New Year’s Eve Masquerade Ball w/Open Bar & Surf & Turf Dinner; masquerade masks, noise makers, entertainment, music & dancing; New Year’s Day Brunch & show before leaving for home....$524/person, double; $634 single; $514/person triple; $28/person travel insurance available; $100 deposit/ person ($128 deposit/person if taking the insurance)…contact Delores, 718379-2176. 2013 TO UR AC T I VI T I E S Jan. 10 - 20, 2013 – The Hawaiian Island Cruise Tour (11 days) – SOLD OUT - includes 5 ports of call: Honolulu, Maui, Hilo, Kana & Kauai; on the Norwegian Pride of America; airfare and tours included in the price…inside state room - $3,599/person; outside state room - $3,899/person; outside balcony $4,669/person (new price); $500/person deposit (plus insurance payment) due at sign-up.… contact Jean, 718-379-3742. NOT E : The Tour Committee is working on activities for 2013. If you have any suggestions/requests, please bring written info to the Sept. 10th meeting. —Delor es Deb n a m

Einstein Cancer Fund

Baychester Library Events VISIT THE LIBRARY - A GREAT WEALTH OF INFORMATION SEPTEMBER UPCOMING EVENTS Book Discussion Group, “The Help” - Thursday, 9/13, 1:30 p.m. Kids Tech Time - Thursday, 9/27, 3:00 p.m. Family Read Aloud - Saturday, 9/29, 11:00 a.m SEPTEMBER WEEKLY EVENTS Adult Workshop “Paint and Collage” (reserve only) - Mondays, 1:30 p.m. KIDS Game On Nintendo Wii! - Every Monday, 3:30 p.m. Toddler Time - Every Tuesday, 11 a.m. Teens TAG - Every Tuesday, 4 p.m. Read Aloud - Wednesday, 9/12 at 3:30 p.m. Teen Lounge - Every Wednesday, 3:00 - 4:30 p.m. Chess Club - Thursdays, 9/13, 3:30 p.m.; 9/20 & 9/27, 3:00 p.m. Arts/Crafts - Every Thursday, 4 p.m. Teen Lounge - Every Friday, 3:00 - 4:30 p.m. Film - Kids Flicks - Saturdays, 9/8, 9/15 & 9/22, 11:00 a.m.

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

Remember, Monday, Sept. 10th Resort Casino. Cost per person, $33, receive a casino slot play of $25. We have seats available, give us a call. Time of pick-up: 8:00 a.m. at Einstein Loop, followed by Asch Loop and Dreiser. Don’t forget your casino card and a valid photo I.D. Wednesday, Oct. 24th—Foxwood’s Casino and Theatre. Please send in your balance of payments by Sept. 21st. Time at pick-up at 7:00 a.m. at Einstein Loop, followed by Asch and Dreiser loop. We are very excited regarding our trip on Thursday, November 8th to the Mohegan Sun Casino Theatre for a salute to our soldiers. The National Museum of

WW2 vocal trio “The Victory Belles” will entertain us with their performance of songs, dances, and costumes and, of course, an array of hits, such as BoogieWoogie Bugle Boy, Don’t Sit Under The Apple Tree, etc., taking us on a nostalgic, sentimental journey through that era gone by, but not forgotten. Please join us; Everyone always welcomed. Cost per person, $58, which includes $25 slot play, lunch buffet and Matinee show. Please call Mildred at 718320-0288, Loretta-718-671-2958 or Lydia718-671-3005. Good health and healings are wished to all. Stay safe. —Lyd ia R u a s

Goose Island Wednesday, September 12—No Bingo game. Our next Bingo is September 19 and Sunday, September 30. Tuesday, September 25—Going to Atlantic City SHOWBOAT CASINO. Price is $30. Rebate is $25 slot play. Pick-up time is 8 a.m. at our 3 usual bus stops: Einstein Center, Asch Loop (back of library) and Dreiser Loop. Always have your picture I.D. card with you. Our first General Meeting is Thursday, September 20 in Room 39 at 4:30 p.m. Please try to attend. Tuesday, November 13—Going to THE FIESTA IN WOODRIDGE, N.J. for International Jamboree, with plenty of

entertainment, dancing, comedy, great music, also a surprise guest. Price is $60. Pick-up time is 9 a.m. MENU—Chicken Francese, roast beef, and filet of Sole. Everyone can have a glass of wine, special dessert, also coffee, tea, soda. Please have a deposit or full price. We still have our Garage Sale in our Room 39. For more information, call Ann or Mary at 718-379-9613 or visit us at 135 Einstein Center, Room 39, Monday-Thursday, 10:00 a.m. till 4:30 p.m. You also can call Mary at 718-379-4899 and Ann at 347-267-4751. GOOD HEALTH TO ALL. —M a r y P illa

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

Co-op City Department of Public Safety (718) 671-3050 • www.ccpd.us.

718.379.6700 FREE ADMISSION TO ALL

If you SEE something, SAY something!

Co-op City Times / September 8, 2012

Reflections High Holiday Message by Rabbi Solomon I. Berl Spiritual Leader of Young Israel Synagogue With the approach of the High Holy Day season, Jews the world over enter upon the most solemn period of the Jewish calendar. To our sages, the New Year and the Day of Atonement were primarily conceived of as the Day of Judgment when each individual is judged as to his worthiness for a New Year of life and happiness. However, the effectiveness of those days as a means of granting one new life depends upon the thoughtful and conscientious preparations made by the individual in his approach to the Creator for a favorable decree. Life is too precious a blessing from G-d to be

given automatically and to be taken for granted. It is given for a specific purpose, and only when the Jew shows by his way of life that he is using that G-dly blessing to good advantage to serve G-d and his fellow man, does he make himself worthy of receiving an additional lease on life, peace and happiness. The High Holy Days are a time for all of us to consider well our past manner of living and to resolve that the New Year will be worthy living for our community and us. May G-d grant us all a New Year replete with blessings and good health.

Co-op City Jewish Center The Co-op City Jewish Center is located at 900 Co-op City Blvd., Bronx, N.Y. 10475. Saturday services are continuing thanks to those people who attend. Please try to attend whenever possible. We would like to remind our members and any Jewish people in Co-op City looking for a conservative syna-

gogue, we are still here, and all are welcome. Try to take a Saturday and come to services when you can. Donations can be mailed to the Co-op Jewish Center. Tickets are available for the High Holy Day. Rabbi Barmash & Cantor Schneider will be with us again. —M a r vin Seid m a n

Baychester Visual Arts BVA is happy to announce the start of another creative season in our permanent Room 5, Dreiser Center. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn to draw and paint. At BVA, you get expert instruction and lessons are not expensive. You will be amazed at the talent you possess. Our 2012 – 2013 season begins in September. Tuesday classes start on September 11, with 2 sessions to choose from: 1 – 3 p.m., 3:30 – 5:30 p.m. with Mr. Groves, an award winning artist, as

the instructor. Mr. Groves studied at the Art Students League and at NYU. Membership dues are $35 for the year and a session of 10 classes is $60. BVA’s art instructors will guide you along a creative path that will bring hours, weeks and years of joy into the life of those who avail themselves of this opportunity. You can contact Moses Groves at 201862-0847 for more information. Science is for the body, but art is for the —Sylvia L ocha n sky soul.

Please place garbage in the trash cans, not on the building floors or grounds.

Castle Hill Funeral Directors, Inc.

SHALOM Jewish George Farr - Funeral Director funeral “The Bronx Jewish Community home, inc. Memorial Chapel” (718) 828-9222 (718) 828-1700 1528 Castle Hill Avenue Bronx, New York 10462 Keeping Tradition Under Rabbinical Supervision Services from Our Chapel, Graveside or Synagogue Parking Facilities • Pre-Arrangements

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, 1-718-379-6920. Not e: Office hours are on Thursday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and on Sundays during July and August, the office is closed only for the summer. We will be open on the Sundays that we have Bingo. Please honor your Yizkor pledges. Your support is greatly appreciated. Candle lighting on Friday, September 14, is before 6:48 p.m. Shabbat ends today, Saturday, September 8 at 7:58 p.m. Men you are needed for a Minyon. A Minyon is the number of men needed to read the Torah. The important number needed is 10. Please be counted as part of the 10 men and make the Minyon. You will be doing a Mitzvah (a good deed). Thank you! The community is always welcome to attend our various functions. C om in g E vent s: Saturday, September 8 at 9:00 a.m. – Morning Services. Sunday, September 9 at 1:00 p.m., the shul sponsors this afternoon of Bingo. The cost is $3/person. Join us for this fun afternoon. Enjoy the snacks and refreshments. Hope to see you here. G ood a n d Welfa r e: Happy birthday wishes to Anita Abel on Wednesday, September 12 from the officers and members of the Traditional Synagogue.

Would you like to learn to read Hebrew? We are planning to start a Hebrew class so you will be able to read and say your prayers in Hebrew. We are trying to gather for these classes on Tuesdays from 1:30 p.m. ‘til TBA. Do not miss out on the opportunity to learn the Aleph Bas. To sign up, please call Mimi at 347-427-4526, leave your name and number and I will return your call ASAP. 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. If you are feeling under the weather, we wish you all a speedy and painless recovery in double quick time. Good News: Esther Waxman is now home from the hospital. Keep well! Holid a y Tick et s We are happy to report that we have engaged two cantors, Josh Jay and Chayim Greenberg, to assist Rabbi Daniel Kronengold for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. We are sure that you will enjoy the uplifting services. Your donation of $100 per person will insure you of a seat. I will be in the synagogue office on Sunday, Sept. 9; Monday, Sept. 10 from 3 to 5 p.m. and on Thursday, Sept. 13 from 11 to 2 p.m. Call Mimi at 347-427-4526 to reserve your place in shul. Let’s bring in 5773 together. Please! Support the Synagogue. We always need your help. Thank you. Shalom! —M ir ia m E velyn Ber lofsky

Young Israel of Co-op City High Holiday Prayer Schedule Rabbi Solomon I. Berl will officiate as Cantor and deliver the Holy Day sermons. Slichos-Penitential Service - Saturday evening, September 8th - 8:30 p.m. ROSH HASHONAH EVE – Sunday, September 16th – 7 p.m. 1ST DAY ROSH HASHONAH – Monday, September 17th. MORNING SERVICE – 7:30 a.m. MINCHA – 4:30 p.m. followed by TASHLECH – MAARIV 7:42 p.m. (We meet at the synagogue at 5 p.m.) SABBATH OF REPENTENCE As an integral part of this Holy Day period, attendance at the Sabbath of Repentence service is most important. Services begin Saturday morning, September 22nd at 9:00 a.m. and end at 11:30 a.m. Don’t miss this

service: MINCHA — 6:45 P.M. MAARIV — 7:35 P.M. YOM KIPPUR—Tuesday, September 25th MINCHA—3:00 p.m. KOLNIDRE—6:30 p.m. YOM KIPPUR DAY – Wednesday, September 26th MORNING SERVICE 8:00 a.m. Public Yizkor FAST ENDS 7:30 p.m. Rabbi Berl and the officers of Young Israel wish 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.

DIVORCE - BANKRUPTCY • ABSOLUTE LOWEST FEES • EVENING APPTS. AVAILABLE • IMMEDIATE FILING

• FREE CONSULTATION • FLEXIBLE PAYMENT PLANS

“COURTEOUS AND PROMPT SERVICE AT AN AFFORDABLE FEE”

633 Lydig Ave • Bronx, NY 1 block from Pelham Parkway & White Plains Road Accessible by #2 & #5 trains • #12, #22 & #39 buses

DAVID BRODMAN,Esq.

718.239.7110

Co-op City Times / September 8, 2012

Pentacostal Tabernacle The Pentecostal Tabernacle welcomes everyone to attend worship service at 120 Benchley Place, Building 24 (street level), Bronx, NY. 10475. SERVICES ARE AS FOLLOWS: Sunday School for all age group begins at 10:30 a.m. Worship service starts at 11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. Wednesday morning: Prayer and fasting service will be held at 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. You are welcome to join in with prayer, to pray for the nation and the community, let us not forget all the school children and the youth in the entire city. 1 Thessalonians 5:17 states that we

must “pray without ceasing.” Jesus also says that ‘men ought always to pray and not faint’ Luke18:1. Wednesday evening prayer meeting starts at 7:30 p.m. Friday Bible study begins at 7:30 p.m. F OC US: Good citizens have respect for government, neighbors, and God. They say unto him, Caesar’s. Then saith he unto them, Render therefore unto Caesar the things which are Caesar’s and unto God the things that are God’s. (Romans 13 1-8) Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained

of God. Whosoever therefore resisteth the power resisted the ordinance of God: and they that resist shall receive to themselves damnation. For rulers is not a terror to good works, but to the evil. Wilt thou then not be afraid of the power? Do that which is good, and thou shalt have praise of the same: For he is the minister of God to thee for good, but if thou do that which is evil, be afraid; for he beareth not the sword in vain: for he is the minister of God and a revenger to execute wrath upon him that doeth evil. Wherefore, ye must needs be subject,

not only for wrath, but also for conscience sake. For this cause pay ye tribute also: for they are God’s ministers, attending continually upon this very thing Render therefore, to all their dues; tribute to whom tribute is due; custom to whom custom; fear to whom fear; honour to whom honour; Owe no man anything but to love one another; for he that loveth another hath fulfilled the law. For further information, call (718) 3240334 or 646-345-6707. —R ev. R . Sibblies

St. Joseph’s Episcopal Anglican Church Fr. Taylor and the congregation of St. Joseph's cordially invite you to worship with us in Co-op City at 155 Dreiser Loop, lower level, (718) 320-0844. All are welcome. Weekly Schedu le: Sunday service and Sunday School are both at 9 a.m. Every 4th Sunday, our children participate in the reading of the lessons and every 5th Sunday, our young adults assist in the service. Bible study is held each Wednesday at 7 p.m. and Choir rehearsal is on Thursday at 7 p.m. Plea se n ot e: Bible study and the class for Confirmation and new members will resume the second week of September. We look forward to welcoming everyone at service on Sunday, September 9, at

9:00 a.m. Sunday School will also be back in session. F u nd r a ising E ven t: Just a reminder that the bus for the Washington trip on Saturday, September 15, will depart promptly at 7:00 a.m. Please arrive at least 15 minutes ahead of time. Our Annual Dinner Sale will take place at the church on Saturday, September 22, beginning at noon until sold out. On Saturday, October 6, we will celebrate Rev. Canon Williamson Taylor’s 10th Anniversary as our Priest-in-Charge. Please join us at a luncheon planned in his honor at the Eastwood Manor Banquet Hall, 3371 Eastchester Road, Bronx, NY 10469, starting at noon. Tickets are $75 per person.

Sum m er St or e: Final opening dates to be announced. For additional information on all of the above, please call the church at 718-320-

0844. “The righteous shall abide upon God’s holy hill.” (Refrain - Psalm 15) —M . C h a m b er s

Throwing garbage/objects from apartment windows is UNLAWFUL, DANGEROUS and could cause you to receive a community complaint and fine.

CLASSIFIEDS cctimes@riverbaycorp.com Records Wanted

Appliances Repair

G et Top C a sh for your Jazz, Soul, R&B and Gospel albums from 50s to 70s. C a ll H owa r d a t 212-873-4016 a n yt im e. 9/29

L & L APPLIANCE REPAIR

• Stoves • Washers • Dryers • Refrigerators • Vacuum Cleaners and more vacuums 10% DISCOUNT (except and lamps)

Fully Insured NYC License #1233497

Call 718.792.2655

Old Records Wanted.

10/22

Will Pay Top $$ for JAZZ, JAZZ, JAZZ, Rock & Roll, 50s, 60s, & 70s. LP, 78 or 45.

Call Joe 718-384-7554

DR. STEVE’S APPLIANCE REPAIR

• 1 Year Guarantee on parts • Over 25 Years Experience • Insured • Seniors Discount • 10% OFF with this Ad Call (718) 671-0700 9/29 9/29

9/29

Advertise in the Co-op City Times Classifieds! Call 718-320-3300, x3380 for our affordable rates!

J RO P ER AP P L I ANCE R E PAI R Refrigeration • Gas Stove and Oven C a ll Now 646-326-6893

Co-op City Times / September 8, 2012

CLASSIFIEDS Co-op City Times • cctimes@riverbaycorp.com

SERVICES

•

Cleaning Service - Carpet

CO-OP SALES

- Grout & Carpet Cleaning El the

B r ea E a sy

1-800-479-2667

Blinds

SERVICES

Co-op City Resident Specials

FAMILY BLINDS SERVICE

Appliances Repair

NEW STYLE BLINDS

Refrigerators, stoves, air conditioners, washers, dryers, dishwashers. Free service call with repairs.

All Colors • Vertical • Minis • Woods • 2 in. Regulars • Wash, Tape, Cord Blinds

For prompt service call:

FREE VALANCE & INSTALLATION NEW WINDOWS?

(718) 379-8782

9/29

EMERGENCY SERVICE

L&L APPLIANCE REPAIR

$20 OFF

Present This Coupon (except vacuums/lamps)

STOVES • WASHERS • REFRIGERATORS Fully VACUUM CLEANERS and more Insured NYC License #1233497

718.792.2655 LIMIT — One Coupon Per Person

10/22

Removal & Re-installation of any types of Blinds Quality work! Lowest Prices in Town! Repair Closet Doors and much more! Call Mike at: 718-974-1290

9/29

Cleaning Service - Windows

Serving Co-op City for over 25 years

ACE APPLIANCE REPAIR

im in a t e Bu gs

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

1-203-482-6337

4/20/13

Computer Consultant, Sales & Repair 11/3

Call Anytime • Seven Days/Week • “When You See Me, You’ll Know Me!”

Access Computer Consultants Service • Repair • Instruction

CO-OP SALES BLINDS! — since 1969 —

EMERGENCY SERVICE

Vertical, Mini, Wood, Pleats

L & L APPLIANCE REPAIR

• Don’t Pay More At Your Local Hardware Store •

1-800-479-2667

• ALL MAKES & MODELS • Stoves • Washers • Dryers •Lamps • Dishwashers • Refrigerators • Bags • Hoses • Belts • Vacuum Cleaners

We BEAT Any Quote!

Family Owned & Operated Since 1954 NYC License #1233497 10% DISCOUNT (except vacuums)

Fully Insured

718.792.2655 10/22

P&R APPLIANCE SERVICE

if you are tired of paying too much for repairs! 718-829-9090

Free Telephone Consultation $25/Hour Field Service

Cleaning Lady Available, Monday to Friday, weekends possible. Good references. $10/hour. Call anytime, 646-436-7837, Beverly. 10/6

Professional, Knowledgeable and Courteous Service

• Washers • Dryers • Stoves plus 10% off any repair Senior • Refrigerators Citizen Discount • Dishwashers

We do all the work and you get all the credit

H ou se C lea n in g: $75 for 3-hrs of General/Heavy duty cleaning. $20 each additional hour. Labor ONLY/supplies NOT included. W in d ow Wa sh in g: $5 per window/WITHOUT Guards. $7 per window/WITH Guards. 5 window minimum charge. Screen washing $2/screen. H ou se P a in t in g: Prices start at $150 per room. 2 coats - 1 color/ FREE ESTIMATES. Scraping, spackling, etc. additional fees Labor ONLY/paint NOT included. www.n ewp a la ceclea n in g.com By Ap p oin t m en t O NLY 12/22

SPOONERS DOMESTIC SERVICE

www.spoonercleaning.com Call

Vacuums FREE Pick-up and Delivery!

1058 Morris Park Avenue, Bronx

24-Hours a day / 7 days a week

9/8

New P a la ce C lea n in g Ser vices

9/22 • 4 Hour Minimum • General Cleaning — Call for Maint. Cleaning • Semi-Heavy Duty & Senior Care — $80 + tax • Super Heavy — $120 + tax Bonded • 7 Days • Accept Cash, Pay-Pal

Ser vice C h a r ge on ly $24.95

Call (718) 473-0772

Cleaning Service

718-671-1736 / in fo@n ewp a la ceclea n in g.com

2951 Middletown Road, Bronx, NY 10461 (Near Pelham Bay Station)

Call

9/29

Dataway Computers, Inc. Networking, Maintenance, Repair

$40 Field Service MICROSOFT CERTIFIED PROFESSIONALS

FREE Phone Consultation

646-326-2676

Call: Ava ila ble: Au th en tic Upgr a d e Vist a to W in dows 7

Visit Us: www.dattaway.com

Lic. #1417990

Celebrating 10 years of service to Co-op City.

(718) 320-5112

9/29

JB RYAN COMPUTER REPAIR & UPGRADE

Cleaning Service - Carpet 9/29

1/12

Repair - Upgrade - Trouble-shooting - Systems Builder - Data Recovery - Virus Removal - Laptop Cracked Screen - Broken Power Jack. Call James 646-281-4475 • 718-324-4332

9/29

VACUUM

SALES & SERVICE

718-829-9090 Bags, Belts & Filters

Free Pick up & Delivery 1058 Morris Park Avenue, Bronx

Drive Safely Stop for School Buses with Flashing Lights!

9/29 9/15

D.J. ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A MUSIC D.J.? To play music for birthday or retirement parties or any other occasion. I’ll play in rooms at Dreiser, Bartow and Eastwood Manor. I’m only available on Saturdays. Fee: $75 + tips and expenses. Call Samuel Wilson, Jr. 718-325-2874/cell: 718-644-1370. samwilsonjr66@yahoo.com 9/15

Co-op City Times / September 8, 2012

CLASSIFIEDS

Painting

cctimes@riverbaycorp.com

Floors

A-1 PAINTING PLUS

Home Improvement

WE SAVE YOU MONEY!

1-800-479-2667 JASON LASH

• VERTICAL BLINDS • MINI BLINDS • SINK VANITIES • SPACE SAVERS • MATCHING HAMPERS • BATHTUB ENCLOSURES • CLIP-ON MIRROR FRAMES

• RANGE HOODS • LIGHT FIXTURES • KITCHEN CABINETS • CABINET REFACING • COUNTERTOPS • CUSTOM CLOSET MIRROR DOORS • CUSTOM WALL MIRRORS 9/29

Locksmith

9/29

Licensed and Bonded

FREE!

ESTIMATE!

718.320.5270

9/29

FATHER & SON

Top Quality Work Painting, Plastering, Wallpapering, Floor Sanding & Refinishing. Also, Floor Waxing. Call Wesley 212.996.7347 or 917.325.5334 11/13

HIGH SECURITY LOCKS

M & M FLOORS

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

Call Mike. (718) 792-0024

9/29

Handyman

KJ HANDYMAN

20% Off Any Lock Job!

9/15

Medco • MultiLock • Wilson High Quality Labor For a Low Price! Serving Co-op City for over 25 years. “When you see me, You’ll know me.” Call Anytime • Seven Days A Week

Call Mike at: 718-974-1290

Painting • Small Jobs

Fast Service Cell:

FAMILY LOCKSMITH

Full Bath $74.95, Half Bath, paint included • Kitchen • Floor Service • Wallpaper, Panel, Carpet Removal • Blinds, Doors & Kitchen Cabinets Moderate Repairs

11/3

(917) 346-0862 (Handy person)

Moving

9/29

Tom/Handyman

9/29

Would you like to learn more about free cell phone service? Go to: http://www.getpaidcellphone.com (type this into your address bar) Call David 917-698-5663. 10/13

I ’m ver y h a n dy a n d ca n fix a n yth in g in you r h ome, for exa mple: C a b in et s, d r a wer s, d oor s, closet s, p olish floor s, d ish wa sh er s, p u t u p wa ll m ir r or s, ch a n ge a n y fa u cet , in st a ll ceilin g fa n s a n d ligh t fixt u r es.

Slipcovers

(718) 746-8925 PLASTIC SLIPCOVERS

ESTIMATES ARE FREE! P lea se ca ll a n yt im e 718-515-8556 • 347-236-2993

Save Money

TABLE PADS

9/29

Hair Extensions

NO L UM P S NO BUM P S H AI R E XT E NSI O NS 1815 West ch est er Ave. Br on x, NY 10472

718-684-3000

BRAIDLESS HAIR EXTENSIONS 100% E ffect ive! No Br a id s, No G lu e, No R u b b er Ba n d s!

CUSHIONS REFILLED • NEW FOAM RUBBER SOFA PLATFORMS LOW, LOW PRICES 9/15

R O N ’S

Trucking Corp.

914. 423. 1773 We u se P er u via n , M a la ysia n , Br a zilia n a n d M or occa n H a ir ! 9/8

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

RUBBISH REMOVAL Residential/Commercial Estate Clean-Outs ✔ Construction ✔ Appliances ✔ Furniture ✔ Paint Cans ✔ Wood Anything Non-Hazardous Heavy-Duty Cleaning

Building Management Companies Welcome to Enquire! 9/29

Advertise in the Co-op City Times Classifieds! Call 718-320-3300, x3380 for affordable rates!

ALL STATE DECORATORS Telephone Jacks

TELEPHONE JACKS Installation/Repairs • Business & Residential

$75

FIRST JACK Verizon Trained - 28 years

917-482-5135

• CAT 5-Wiring • No Dial Tone • Static On Line • Hum On Line Repairs, TimeWarner, Cablevision, Verizon 10/13 Travel Looking to book a vacation? Then try us: http://www.getpaidcellphone.mylightyear.net (type this into your address bar)

9/22

Upholstery/Blinds

REUPHOLSTERING

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

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

9/29

Co-op City Times / September 8, 2012

AUTO DIAGNOSTIC CENTER

NYS DIESEL INSPECTION STATION

THE ONLY ORIGINAL BEAR IN THE BRONX 2180 WEBSTER AVE. (at 182 St.) WE ’LL PA Y T HE T AX W ITH MO S T R EP A IR S! with this ad

TOWING AVAILABLE!

(718) 365-5300

TRANSMISSION OIL CHANGE SPECIAL TUNE-UP Maintain Your Transmission and Prevent Costly Repairs with New Transmission Fluid (Filter and Pan Gasket Additional). Most American Cars. Most Front Wheel and Rear Wheel Drive Vehicles.

MOST AMERICAN CARS • WITH AD Synthetic Oil Change Available

NEW VEHICLE WARRANTY SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE •New Spark Plugs •Air Filter •Adjust Idle & Timing •Oil Change & Filter •Transmission Service •Repack Wheel Bearing

159

RADIATOR FLUSH $2995

• Up to 5 quarts of CASTROL Motor Oil • Premium Oil Filter • Lubrication • INCLUDES Road Test and FREE 21 point Vehicle Inspection.

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

INCREASE YOUR CAR’S PERFORMANCE

3999

BRAKE SPECIAL

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

Front or Rear Brakes Most American Cars

COMPUTERIZED WHEEL ALIGNMENT Service on Limos & Oversized Vehicles Now Available

HID HEADLIGHTS 9995

MOST CARS $149.99 INCLUDES INSTALLATION

AXLE SPECIAL

COMPLETE CV AXLE INSTALLED MOST CARS

Most Cars

WE ARE AUTHORIZED GE CAPITAL ARI & PHH DEALERS.

WE HONOR MOST EXTENDED WARRANTY PLANS.

ELECTRONIC IGNITION TUNE-UP

29 $ 3499 $ 99 39 $

4 cyl

6 cyl

8 cyl

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

CAR CARE PACKAGE

Most Cars

Parts Included

Most American Cars (6 cyl. & 8 cyl. Slightly Higher)

DISC or DRUM

MONDAY - FRIDAY: 8 AM - 6 PM SATURDAY: 8 AM - 3 PM

• Replace with up to 1 Gallon Anti-freeze • Check Belts, Hoses, Clamps, Thermostat MOST CARS

FUEL INJECTION CLEANING

NYS INSPECTION STATION

WE DIAGNOSE & REPAIR: • CHECK ENGINE LIGHTS • ELECTRICAL SHORTS

WE NOW SERVICE LARGE VEHICLES: STRETCH LIMOS, TRUCKS, VANS

• • • •

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

95 95 59

Most American Cars

Is Your CHECK ENGINE Light On?

COMPUTERIZED ENGINE DIAGNOSTIC

FREE

INCLUDING PRINTOUT *Most U.S. Cars

*with most Related Repairs. $39.95 Diagnostic only.