Co-op City Times 09/21/13

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Vol. 48 No. 38

DHCR orders 1% increase in carrying charge for Co-op City residents effective October 1, 2013

Saturday, September 21, 2013

ORDER OF THE COMMISSIONER OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY RENEWAL HCLP-81

RIVERBAY CORPORATION, hereinafter referred to as the “applicant”, a limited-profit housing company duly organized and existing under the provisions of Article II of the Private I lousing Finance Law, subject to the supervision of the Commissioner of the New York State Division of Housing and Community Renewal, owns and operates a limited-profit housing development known as Co-op City in the City of New York, County of Bronx, State of New York.

The said applicant filed an application dated March 15, 2013, in the office of the Commissioner of Housing and Community Renewal requesting that the present carrying charges be increased, because the present carrying charges, together with all the other income of the said applicant, are insufficient to enable it to meet the payments required to be made by the provisions of the Private Housing Finance Law. Notice and application, together with the Division of Housing and Community Renewal financial projections, were given to the cooperators with a notification that written statements in opposition to the proposed carrying charge increase could be sent to the Commissioner not later than September 3, 2013. The purpose of such statements is to afford an opportunity for the cooperators or their representatives to refute, correct, supplement, or otherwise modify the allegations and figures contained in the statement, exhibits, and schedules attached thereto. A meeting was scheduled for September 12, 2013, at the Riverbay Corporation, Auditorium “A”, 177 Dreiser Loop, Bronx, New York l0475, at which the cooperators, their representatives, and representatives of the housing company had the opportunity to meet with DHCR staff. All comments and submissions were reviewed by DHCR staff prior to this determination.

NOW, on considering the entire record, from which it appears that owing to causes beyond the control of the applicant, there have been and will be substantial increases in the cost of operating the development, including, but not limited to, the increased cost of maintenance and operating expenses; and that the present maximum average carrying charges are insufficient to meet such increases in costs and to make other necessary and authorized expenditures.

I FIND AND DETERMINE that, owing to causes beyond the control of the applicant, the present carrying charges are insufficient to enable it to meet, within reasonable limits, all necessary payments required to be made by the provisions of the Private Housing Finance Law and that such insufficiency cannot be corrected by reasonable economies in the management and operation of said development.

I FURTHER FIND AND DETERMINE that the minimum increase in the maximum average monthly room carrying charges necessary to enable the said applicant to make the payments required to be made is one point zero percent (1.0%) per rental room per month, including utilities, effective October 1, 2013. The increase authorized herein is not in excess of the minimum amount necessary to enable the housing company to make the payments required to be made by the provisions of the Private Housing Finance Law. I, THEREFORE, ORDER AND DIRECT the said applicant to increase the maximum average monthly room carrying charges in one stage, to an average of one point zero percent (1.0%) per rental room per month, including utilities, effective October 1, 2013.

Additionally, at least 90 days prior to October 1, 2014, DHCR will undertake a review of the second budget year projections to determine if any further carrying charge adjustments are warranted.

A copy of this order shall be transmitted to each cooperator to be affected at least five (5) days prior to October l, 2013. Service shall be made in the manner prescribed by the Real Property Actions and Proceedings Law for the service of a notice of petition in summary proceedings, or by first-class mail.

BY ROZAAN BOONE After hearing from shareholders of the Riverbay Corporation, the New York State Division of Homes and Community Renewal (DHCR) has ordered a 1% carrying charge increase for residents of Co-op City which will be implemented on October 1, 2013.

After a majority of the Riverbay Board of Directors approved budgets for the next two years at their March 13th meeting which included a 1% increase in carrying charges for fiscal years 2013/2014 and 2014/2015, Riverbay Corporation applied to DHCR—the state supervisory agency for Mitchell-Lama developments like Co-op City—for the carrying charge increase effective October 1, 2013, and zero percent increase for fiscal year 2014/2015, which ends on March 31, 2015.

Presently, the average carrying charge in Co-op City is $205.06 per room, and the proposed 1% increase would raise this figure by $2.05 to an average $207.11 per

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room in apartments as of October 1, 2013.

Following set procedures, once DHCR received Riverbay’s application, DHCR staff reviewed the application and financial projections and formulated the agency’s own preliminary projections, which concurred with Riverbay’s 1% increase proposal to help the corporation meet its financial obligations.

However, before a final decision was made on the proposed rent increase, shareholders were first served with notice of the increase, along with the housing company’s application and projections.

Residents were then given an opportunity to review the application and projections and to submit written comments to DHCR. At the conclusion of the 30-day comment period, a rent increase conference (meeting) was scheduled for last Thursday, September 12th, at 7 p.m. in the Dreiser Auditorium where residents (Continued on page 2)

Follow-up on Heat Exchanger resolution discussed at Open Board meeting last week A discussion regarding Resolution #13-78 was held during the Riverbay Board of Directors Open Board Meeting on Sept. 11. The resolution to purchase of High Temperature Heat Exchangers Retubing was approved by the Board by a vote of 11-1 with two abstentions and one absent.

In order to clarify that discussion, Herbert Freedman, Principal of Marion Scott Real Estate, Inc., the managing agent for Riverbay Corp., wrote the fol-

lowing memo to the Board of Directors which points out that the contract that was approved saved $483,052 over the estimated cost of the project.

The memo also includes spending requests for non-critical repairs through Riverbay’s mortgage refinancing. That mortgage is guaranteed by the federal Housing and Urban Development agency (HUD).

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Dated: New York, New York this 16th Day of September, 2013

Co-op City College, Career and Resource Fair is Sept. 28th (see page 3)

Looking up…Riverbay Ombudsman Joe Boiko (l.) led a team of consultants on a site inspection of the Bartow Community Center on Wednesday as they prepare to begin work on the specifications and design of a new elevator to serve the center, the only Co-op City community center not presently being served by an elevator. Joining Ombudsman Boiko on the tour were (l. to r.) Mauricio Garcia and Chet Bowman from the elevator design firm Castrillon, Barker and Associates, and Lou Persico and Mike Coiro from Ver-Tech Elevator, Riverbay’s elevator maintenance contractor. It is hoped that the new elevator will be installed and running by next summer.

Photo by Bill Stuttig

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DHCR Order

and/or their representatives were able to discuss the proposed rent increase directly with representatives of the housing company and DHCR, before the HCR Commissioner made the final determination as to how much of an increase would be necessary for Co-op City to meet its operating expenses in the next year.

At the rent conference on September 12th, Randall Wilson, an accountant from DHCR, stated that the agency had reviewed Riverbay’s proposed budgets for the next two years and agreed that the 1% increase was justified.

“What we found was that while some items have gone up substantially, other items have been reduced through efficiencies,” said Wilson. “At the end of the day, it appears that approximately one percent will carry you through the next two years.”

Peter Merola, Riverbay’s Finance Director, explained to the more than 300 shareholders who attended last week’s rent conference that the proposed carrying charge increase was necessary because the federal Housing and Urban Development (HUD) agency required certain capital repairs as a condition of their guarantee of the community’s lowinterest refinancing of a $621 million mortgage last November.

Merola said: “We realize that there are certain projects for which there just isn’t enough money in the reserves to accomplish. They include the creation of a water

Co-op City Times / September 21, 2013 treatment facility at the Power Plant, work on the boilers there, and smoke detectors and GFI outlets in each apartment. They also required that the lobby entrances be upgraded.”

Merola added that the shortfall in the reserve fund is primarily what the funds generated by the 1% carrying charge increase would cover over the course of the next two fiscal years.

“With the understanding that any increase is going to put a burden on some cooperators in our community, the fact that HCR agrees with the Board and Management that only a 1% increase is required over the next two years is a testament to the sound management of Riverbay Corporation,” said Bill Gordon, President of the Riverbay Board of Directors. “It is incumbent upon Management and the Board to continue to find ways to provide services to the community at the lowest possible price.”

In the Order of the Commissioner, which was signed by the Assistant Commissioner of DHCR, Richmond McCurnin, and issued on September 16, (See notice on page 1), it is stated: “…on considering the entire record, from which it appears that owing to causes beyond the control of the applicant [Riverbay Corporation], there have been and will be substantial increases in the cost of operating the development, including, but not limited to, the increased cost of maintenance and oper-

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ating expenses, and that the present maximum average carrying charges are insufficient to meet such increases in cost and to make other necessary and authorized expenditures….” The Order further states that such insufficiency “cannot be corrected by reasonable economies in the management and operation of said development.”

“I, therefore, order and direct the said applicant to increase the maximum average monthly room carrying charges in one stage, to an average of one point zero percent (1.0%) per rental room per month, including utilities, effective October 1, 2013.”

“Additionally,” the Order continues, “at least 90 days prior to October 1, 2014, DHCR will undertake a review of the second budget year projections to determine if any further carrying charge adjustments are warranted.”

The DHCR Commissioner has the power, pursuant to the Private Housing Finance law, to determine carrying charges, appliance and parking charges “so as to secure together with all other income of the company, sufficient income” for Co-op City to meet, within reasonable limits, all necessary payments to be made by Riverbay Corporation.

The last mandated carrying charge increase ordered by DHCR was a two 3% increases in September, 2011 which were implemented on October 1, 2011 after a

conference was held in the Dreiser Auditorium where cooperators were given an opportunity to comment. The second 3% increase went into effect on October 1, 2012.

Seniors may be eligible for the city’s SCRIE (Senior Citizens Rent Increase Exemption) program, which is administered by the New York City Department of Finance, and provides senior citizens an exemption from paying future increases in their carrying charges, thereby helping them to remain in affordable housing. Those who qualify, or are on DRIE (Disability Rent Increase Exemption), may also be minimally affected by the 1% carrying charge increase. More information on both of these programs can be obtained by calling the city’s quality of life hotline, 3-11, or by visiting the city’s Department of Finance website through ACCESS NYC. For the convenience of Riverbay shareholders, applications for both SCRIE and DRIE are also available at the reception desk at the Riverbay administrative office, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, N.Y. “For those qualifying individuals, this will be a great benefit in that the applicant will not have to pay future carrying charge increases,” said Merola. “All cooperators who think they may qualify should file their applications with New York City as soon as possible to avoid future carrying charge increases.”

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Co-op City Times / September 21, 2013

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The National Council of Negro Women Co-op City Section’s Health Committee, in conjunction with the Riverbay Fund, is hosting a Community Health Fair in the Dreiser Auditorium today, Saturday, September 21, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.

In attendance will be a number of specialists in several areas of health and fitness including the American Cancer Society, Bally Total Fitness, Bay Plaza Health Group, Bronx Adult Protective Services, Domestic Violence, EldercareElderplan/ Homefirst, Empire Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Farmer’s Markets, Health First and JASA, to name a handful.

For further information, please call Barbara Smith, R.N., B.S.N. at 917838-9424 or the National Council of Negro Women Co-op City Section, 718-320-1430.

Hispanic Heritage Festival

Riverbay Corporation and the Spanish American Community Club will present Hispanic Heritage Day next Sunday, September 29, 1-6 p.m. in the Dreiser Auditorium.

There will be performances by the Youth Dance Groups of PS 153 and 160, Danza y Fiesta, Grupo de Baile Folklorico, Garifuna, Nuetra Senora del Refugio and many, many others.

Next CB#10 Meeting

On Thursday, October 24, Community Board #10 will hold its monthly meeting at PS 304, 2750 Lafayette Avenue, Bronx, N.Y. 10465. The meeting will begin at 7:30 p.m. For further information, please call contact Community Board 10 at (718) 892-1161.

Bereavement support on Mondays

Church of the Savior’s Bereavement Support Group has resumed on Mondays at 6:15 p.m. at 120 DeKruif Place (Building 7, street level). This is a free service and anyone may attend for confidential counseling and support.

This service is open to all residents, as well as members of the faith community and social agencies within Co-op City, who would like to attend or refer their members or clients to the bereavement support group.

If you have suffered the loss of a loved one, and would like to take advantage of this service, please contact Rev. Dr. Robert A. Smith, Jr. of the Church of the Savior at (718) 320-0002 or (917) 734-4058.

FRONT PA G E

Co-op City’s College, Career and Resource Fair will offer something for everyone

Whether you are a parent searching for the best way to save for your child’s college education or a teenager searching for a course of study or a trade that best suits your talents or interests, the Co-op City College, Career and Resource Fair will offer something for you.

The massive all-day event, entitled, “It’s Cool to be Smart” is scheduled for next Saturday, September 28th between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. in the Dreiser Community Center. It will feature the participation of dozens of colleges, trade organizations, specialized schools and courses of study and financial aid programs, each of which will offer a full description of their programs and specialties to help Co-op City students and their parents begin deciding on the right path for a successful, stable financial future and more importantly, a rewarding and fulfilling career path.

Board Director Evelyn Turner, who initiated and coordinated last year’s very successful college fair, along with next Saturday’s fair, in association with the Riverbay Fund, said that the fair will offer parents and students everything pertaining to education and establishing a path to a successful career whether it is through higher education or learning one of the very in-demand trades that will be available in contemporary and future job markets.

“So much will be taking place in one place on one day,” explained Turner. “I like to think of it as a one-stop shopping place for education and career needs.”

BY BILL STUTTIG

The eight-hour fair will be split up into two separate sessions. The morning session will be geared for parents and students between the 3rd and 6th grades and will feature information and presentations on establishing a New York State 529 College Saving Program, a program that allows parents and guardians to set aside money tax-free for a child’s education at regular intervals beginning early in a child’s life up until young adulthood when that child is ready to begin his or her college or trade school education.

Donations of $25 and $100 made by community members to help initiate a NY 529 College Saving Account will be raffled off at 11 a.m.

The Cadets from the Bronx-based SUNY Maritime College will kick-off the fair with the presentation of colors beginning at 10 a.m. and later in the day, the Organization of Black Maritime College Graduates, Inc. will be providing information on education and career opportunities in the maritime professions.

The fair’s afternoon session begins at 1 p.m. with the Presentation of Colors by the Truman High School Cadets. Dozens of local and national colleges will be participating, offering information on their available courses of study.

The afternoon will also feature presentations of career paths offered through a number of organizations, including various braches of the military, the New York City Fire Department, several trade unions including electricians and plumbers, information on establishing

yourself in one of the many health care and nursing fields, the fashion industry, beauty schools and information on schools dealing with the growing fields of computers and technology.

In addition, a number of workshops will be offered including information on college preparation and tutoring.

A special workshop on available scholarships, grants and financial aid will be offered beginning at 3 p.m. in Room 9 of the Dreiser Community Center.

An Author’s Café, where students will have the chance to meet with writers and authors and discuss potential writing careers will be available throughout the afternoon in Room 1 of the center.

At 4 p.m., donated computer tablets will be raffled off to participating students. In order to be eligible for the raffle, students will have to show that they have visited at least five of the exhibits or tables set up around the Dreiser Auditorium. Each student will be given a card which they can have stamped or signed by participating school or organization representatives to prove that they visited and received information from that participating school or jobs program.

Those cards will then be collected at 4 p.m. for the raffle of computer tablets.

Turner said that the fair has only been made possible through the efforts of dozens of volunteers from Co-op City and its many community organizations, along with the Riverbay Fund and the Riverbay Community Relations Department, under the charge of its director, Michelle Sajous.

GFI and smoke detector installation project continues to be on budget and on schedule

BY BILL STUTTIG Slightly more than three months into the HUD-mandated installation of ground fault interrupter outlets and new smoke detectors in each Co-op City home, the work has been completed in more than 6,000 apartments.

According to the Riverbay Finance Department, as of this past Tuesday, September 17th, the work has been completed in 6,420 Co-op City homes, leaving less than 9,000 apartments to be done. In three months time, approximately 40% of the development has been completed.

Riverbay has until 18 months after the signing of the historic HUD guaranteed loan in late November, 2012 to install the HUD requirement safety devices in each home meaning that it has until the end of May, 2014 to complete the installation work.

With approximately 6,000 apartments completed in the first three months of work, this means that the new required

safety devices have been installed at a pace of approximately 2,000 apartments per month. If this pace continues, the entire project should be virtually completed before the end March of 2014, approximately two months ahead of schedule.

A management memo to the Board of Directors earlier this month reported that aside from the project being on schedule, it also is projected to be completed within the approximate HUD budget guideline of $2.3 million.

This success comes despite some initial problems arising at the commencement of the installation process in June which saw some shareholders take time out from their schedules to wait for the installers to arrive at their home only to have the contracted installers miss the appointment.

In the weeks that followed, Riverbay and the electrical contractor, Southside Electric, changed the system to have a representative of the contractor available by phone to

quickly rectify scheduling oversights while the schedule was expanded to include Saturday appointments and appointments in the early evening on weekdays to accommodate working shareholders.

As the weeks went by, Riverbay soon found the process more effective when it relied on in-house workers to install the devices and do the other jobs that are completed with each 20-minute home installation visit, including painting each front door and a visual asbestos inspection in each room of the home.

Co-op City General Manager Vernon Cooper said that it became apparent that in-house Riverbay workers proved to be more effective at working with the shareholders to gain access to their homes in a timely manner.

Cooper said that while the contractor’s teams were only able to gain access to (Continued on page 21)

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Heat Exchangers

Co-op City Times / September 21, 2013

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(The following memo regarding heat exchangers and attached draw request from Management was sent to the Riverbay Board on Sept. 12, 2012.)

“While we understand public Board meetings have a rhythm of their own, I thought it is important to advise the actual budget on Heat Exchangers.

Attached is the most recent draw request for critical and non-critical repairs which, of course, brings you up to date on draws overall but, is most telling when you look at Heat Exchangers.

“Line 7.1 on page 5 shows $300,000 for dual temp heat exchangers. In fact, our final price after bid is $145,948 a significant saving of $154,052.

“The next line, on page 5 is Heat Exchangers High Temperature, $800,000 and that was the contract you voted for

last night for $316,300 a saving of $483,700.

“The foregoing is the reason that if Directors have questions or really want information or have concerns or see inconsistency, it is essential for you to call and ask in order for Management to get you the facts. It should also be noted that both items show no payments since we only pay for work in place in most cases. An exception is on items being built for us like the boiler replacement.

“I hope this brings clarity to the discussion. I suggest that this be printed in the paper since much was made last night about keeping the cooperators informed.”

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Garage 7 Advisory Notice

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Please be advised that specific sections of Garage #7 will be under restoration as of Thursday, September 26th, at 7 a.m.

THE LOCATIONS ARE AS FOLLOWS:

• ½ of the A & C sides (closest to the shopping center) of the rooftop & 6th floor • All of the d side of the rooftop and 6th floor • The rear elevator will be inoperable for access to the roof • The roof down ramp will be closed • The down ramp between the 6th & 5th floor will accommodate 2-way traffic • The up ramp to the roof will accommodate 2-way traffic ***Transient parking will be suspended during the hours of 4 p.m.-7 a.m.***

Please ensure that your vehicle has been removed from the above mentioned location no later than September 25, at 7 a.m. If not, your vehicle may be towed at your expense.

We ask that you please drive slowly, cautiously and adhere to the posted traffic signage. We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you in advance for your attention and cooperation.

—Riverbay Parking Facilities Dept.

Correction

Riverbay Corp. is planting more perennial flowers as part of its annual Spring grounds program in order to reduce spending. The change was reported incorrectly in a story in the Sept. 14 edition of the Co-op City Times.

We still have plenty of work to do Co-op City Times / September 21, 2013

Currently, the exterminators During both the Open Board meeting and do not seal holes around pipes the Rent Increase Hearing that took place last Management Corner or walls where bugs or week, I mentioned that we still have a crumrodents may be able to access bling infrastructure to address. A cooperator apartments when they are sent me an e-mail this week asking how I can called to an apartment to make these comments when we’ve spent milexterminate. This work is curlions of dollars on capital projects. Therefore I rently followed up on by our Maintenance Department. thought it would be appropriate to give a more detailed Going forward, when the exterminators are Riverbay explanation of my comments. employees, they will seal around these areas at the same The point that I was making is that aside from, and time that they are in an apartment to exterminate. despite all of the work that has already been done, we still We currently have one supervisor or Lead Applicator and have an aging infrastructure in Co-op City and a lot of our three regular Applicators, one for each section and each of equipment, machinery, parts, etc. are either near, at or past these applicators are assigned to the CSO Department. their estimated useful life, which is why we are consistently When the service is brought in-house, we will have the same upgrading and changing and we will have to continue to do compliment of exterminators, who will actually be more so for several years to come. This is a reality. proactive as they will be responsible for any and all our In part, this was the message that Mr. Bill May gave durexterminating needs. We will begin our in-house policy as ing the same Open Board meeting held last Tuesday. While of October 5th, 2013. giving the residents in attendance an overview of the operaGarage Restorations tion of the Power Plant, he pointed out the need to change As was reported to the community earlier this summer, equipment, for example, our transformers. As a matter of restoration work has commenced in our garages to restore fact, we have 74 transformers in our substations, 16 of the waterproofing membrane in areas that have shown wear which have been re-built over the last few years. Still, the number of remaining transformers that need rebuilding or replacement is accelerating.

Going forward, we are looking to replace these transformers with state of the art, high efficiency transformers, as Mr. May mentioned. At the Power Plant, we also have the water treatment installation project, Boiler #1 upgrade, Boiler #2 replacement, building controls replacement, power plant transformer replacement, heat exchangers retubing and hi-rise building transformers replacement program underway as well, just to name a few.

As everyone knows, the development is built on marshland and, as a result, is always settling and we have acres upon acres of land that must constantly be repaired, from sidewalks and walkways to the buildings’ concrete and brick structure. Then, you have to take into consideration the fact that the settling and movement of the buildings also negatively impacts the condition of our aged equipment, like our water lines within the buildings. The reason the Local Law 11-mandated inspections of building facades was put into place is because conditions continually change over time and conditions that don’t exist today may and will develop as the years go by. This is why these mandatory inspections take place every 5 years. Yes, we have made a lot of progress, but there is still a lot of work left to be done and this will always be the case since there are many environmental and other external factors to contend with, in addition to normal wear and tear that must be consistently addressed to maintain the property and its operations.

Extermination Services We are glad to report to the Riverbay community that we will be bringing the extermination services in-house. Our current contract with Royal Exterminating, Co. is not scheduled to end until April of 2014, however, because of the volume of extermination required over the last few years, we are at the end of the money on this contract. This is due in part to the growing number of bed bug cases we address on a regular basis. While the overall number of bed bug conditions in apartments is a small percentage of the total number of apartments here in Co-op City, the number has grown from just a few years ago and even a small percentage of apartments is still a relatively large number because of our size, for example, just 1% of the total number of apartments in Co-op City amounts to 153 apartments.

An analysis of what we are paying for an outside service company, compared to what we have been able to negotiate to have licensed, trained exterminators on staff will, in the long run, result in a substantial savings to the housing company, particularly considering the growing concern of bed bugs as is the case throughout the country. Another key factor in our decision was that we used two different extermination companies, one for our routine treatment for roaches, bugs and vermin and a second company, A Class Exterminating Co., to apply repellent around the development to control the activity of the geese (both contracts were publicly bid and these two companies were the lowest qualified bidders for each type service, respectively). By bringing these services in-house, our exterminators will do all of the work, allowing us to increase the frequency of this work, if needed, with only an increase in the cost of materials and/or chemicals.

Bringing extermination services in-house also helps to ensure that we are purchasing and using some of the best chemicals on the market, which helps to expedite the eradication of conditions found and, as a result, limit the frequency of the treatments in these areas which is vital when you take into consideration the size of the development and the number of areas that need consistent attention.

Marion Scott Real Estate, Inc.

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and tear, particularly along the drive aisles throughout the various levels of the garages where the Neo-gard waterproofing material has worn away, as well as areas on the roof level, where the wear and tear in part is due to efforts to remove snow and ice during the winter. This work commenced in Garage #8 and fortunately the contractors are ahead of schedule and therefore restoration work will now begin in Garage #7 starting this Wednesday, September 25th.

We are kindly requesting that residents have their vehicles removed from the specified location no later than Thursday, September 26, at 7 a.m. During this process, transient/non-resident parking will be suspended in Garage #7 during the hours of 4 p.m.-7 a.m. However, transient parking will be available on the roof of Garage #8.

We ask that you please drive slowly, cautiously and adhere to the posted notices and traffic signage within the garage. If you are in need of assistance when parking, please feel free to contact your garage attendant.

We are aware of the parking difficulties that this will cause and we will do our very best to minimize the inconvenience. As always, we thank you for your cooperation in this matter.

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Co-op City Times / September 21, 2013

To the Editor: There are some things people write in the newspaper that I feel are untrue. Last week, one of the Board Directors made a statement about the way we pay rent. I know there are people on Social Security who receive their monthly checks after the 10th of the month. Social Security goes by your birthday. If you were born at the beginning of the month, your check will come on the 1st or 2nd Wednesday; If your birthday is at the end of the month, it will come on the 3rd or 4th Wednesday.

It is hard for me to believe people will To the Editor: On Sept. 11, I was encouraged to see the large number of residents attending the Open Board meeting. To me, it opened up the possibility of a revival of cooperators’ interest in their community which I strongly hope will continue.

However, I believe that could be in jeopardy because of the unmistakable division of the Board members, our felTo the Editor: After the many millions borrowed to cover and allegedly spent on capital

Hard to believe

pay $50 every month because that is the way they pay their bills as Director Khalil Abdul-Wahhab surmised. I talk to many seniors in my building and they are having a hard time with money. A lot of seniors do not get a pension check. Social Security is all they have relied on for years and for years to come. As for the working families in the building, I can’t answer for them. There is a problem, but I do not think it is intentional. By the way, where do all that extra money go? That is a lot of money.

Another thing I do not agree with is the

Unsettling differences

low cooperators, which was felt and seen by those of us in the audience.

How can we expect a divided Board to be a cohesive representative when it comes to matters that affect the community?

I am reasonably sure that we, cooperators, would appreciate the Board making sincere efforts to settle their differences behind closed doors so that when

All for naught?

repairs, I don’t know how Mr. Cooper can get up at the Open Board meeting and blame all the current red ink on “crum-

City News calling Truman High School a high crime school. I have lived here for 40 years. I know the kids in Section 5 always had a problem with the kids in the Valley; they would fight. I never heard of anyone getting killed or gunned down, so to call it a crime ridden school, I beg to differ.

The fair last Sunday was a little light compared to previous years. I think the vendors think the price for a space is a little too high. I think if the organizations in Co-op City were charged a little less, more vendors would participate.

—Patricia Bonaparte

they come before their fellow cooperators they present a collective demeanor of maturity and unity.

When people have to be given money for their votes, it is a sad commentary on our Board.

A house divided against itself cannot, WILL NOT, stand. If we are to go forth and achieve, we all must work together.

—Novella Thomas

bling infrastructure.” Are we supposed to believe all that work was for naught?

—Sally Kya-Hill

Finance Director responds to City News reports on Riverbay’s finances

Some recent reports in other community newspapers (Sept. 12, 2013) made statements that were either not true or told only half the story. Riverbay Corporation’s financial statements were recently published in the Co-op City Times and anyone with the smallest amount of accounting knowledge would easily be able to see that Riverbay Corporation’s financial condition improved dramatically after the HUD guaranteed mortgage was closed in November, 2012.

The financial results for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2013 shows accounts receivable of $9.3 million (not the $18.4 million reported elsewhere) because you need to apply the allowance of $10.0 million to the accounts receivable amount. And this $9.3 million is a reduction from the prior year’s $11.0 million net account receivable.

The most important line on the financial statements is the $62.9 million of Reserve Funds. This is compared to $20.1 million of Reserve Funds that were being

held in the prior year. This large reserve amount of $62.9 million was generated from the HUD guaranteed mortgage in November, 2012. All the parties involved in the new mortgage – HUD, DHCR, HPD, SONYMA and Riverbay itself – wanted to have enough funds available in the Reserves to cover the big ticket capital improvements and repairs to the complex and not have to try and find the money every year in the Operating Budget. This money is held by the bank and is being used for specific projects.

An outside independent engineering firm was hired by HUD prior to the mortgage to determine what repairs would be necessary over the next 10 years and the next 35 years and that is how it was determined how large the Reserve Fund needed to be. And, in fact, Riverbay continues to add to the Reserves, and will deposit $4.5 million into the Reserve this year alone.

Riverbay also had submitted its two year Operating Budget to the DHCR for review and approval of a 1% carrying

charge increase which will cover the next two years. That’s correct - a ONE PERCENT carrying charge increase effective October 1, 2013, after which carrying charges will remain frozen until at least March 31, 2015.

Needless to say, based on the information above, Riverbay is financially stable and is now not only answering to DHCR as its supervising agency, but also to HUD. HUD has guaranteed the mortgage and that means that if Riverbay were ever unable to pay the mortgage, HUD would be required to pay.

Clearly, HUD is very closely watching Riverbay. In fact, one requirement of HUD guaranteed mortgages, is that Riverbay must provide HUD with numerous financial reports every month, which HUD reviews as the agency continually monitors Riverbay’s financial condition.

Riverbay is paying all of its bills on time, and has enough funds to meet all of its obligations.

—Peter Merola Finance Director, Riverbay Corp.

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Co-op City Times / September 21, 2013

Public Safety Report

CCPD urges drivers and passengers to Buckle Up for Child Passenger Safety

By LIEUTENANT PAM APOLLO The week of September 15th to the 21st is known as Child Passenger Safety Week. During the Back to School season, it may be likely that drivers might be taking more trips and transporting children or other passengers in their vehicles. Motor vehicle accidents are the number one killer of children. It is very important that all drivers are aware of the rules and regulations regarding the appropriate restraint system for passengers of all ages. Using the proper car seat greatly increases children’s safety when they ride in a vehicle. Every person riding in a vehicle should be appropriately buckled up every time you drive your vehicle.

Today, Saturday, September 21, is National Safety Seat Check Day across the country. Car Seat inspection check sites are available via www.seatcheck.org or via www.nhtsa.gov. Local sites are as follows: NYC DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Access Safety City 672 W 158th Street NEW YORK, NY 10032 Hours: Car seat checks by appointment.

Phone: 212-795-3046 BRONX SAFE CITY (NYC DOT) 837 BRUSH AVENUE BRONX, NY 10465 Hours: SPANISH SPEAKING TECHNICIANS, By appointment only.

Phone: 718-822-4116 Never put a rear facing infant seat in the front seat of any auto. Almost every vehicle manufactured today has driver and passenger side airbags. Some cars have manual or weight sensitive disable switches, but mechanical devices can fail in some situations. The airbag can propel the car seat into the seat back with enough force to seriously injure or kill the child. Never hold a child on your lap while driving or while seated in the front seat. The force of the airbag throwing the child against you could be fatal. You should never take a child out of a car seat if they are fussing. Car seat in the rear seat is always the way to go, never regard not sitting in a car seat or sitting in the front seat as a reward.

Children need to be buckled up in the rear seat of the vehicle properly restrained. Children aged 8 or over, weighing 100 pounds or more and taller than 4 feet, 9 inches may use a seat belt. Children between 4 and 8, shorter than 4 feet 9 inches tall regardless of weight should use a booster seat. Children 1 to 4 years of age should be in a child safety seat with a five point harness.

Children younger than 1 should be placed in a rear facing infant seat in the back seat of the auto. Never use a car seat that has been in an accident, it may have sustained damage that is not visible. Car seats are now made with expiration dates; never use one beyond this date or 5 years after the manufacturing date.

Car seat installation can seem difficult at first. It is very important that you carefully read the owner’s manual for both the car seat and for your auto. The LATCH system is an attempt to simplify car seat installation and make it universal from one car to another. The acronym LATCH stands for Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren. It includes Lower Anchorage points and top tether straps to fasten car seats. All vehicles manufactured after 2003 must have at least 2 LATCH points in the rear seat. Seat belts can still be used to install car seats. This is an option for a third seat or if installation in the center seat is desired. Information regarding the LATCH system and the installation of car seats may be found at the National Highway and Transportation Safety Administration at 1 (888) DASH2DOT or on their website at www.nhtsa.dot.gov/ It is reported that up to 9 out of 10 car seats are not properly installed. Please have an expert confirm your car seat is correctly installed. Certified child passenger safety technicians are available at various locations to check for the proper installation of car seats. To find out about car seat check locations, call 1 (866) SEAT CHECK, or at their website at www.seatcheck.org.

Every person riding in an automobile should wear a seatbelt. Seatbelts save lives. Airbags are not a substitute for seatbelts and are designed to be used in connection

with seatbelts. An airbag comes out of the steering wheel or dashboard at a speed of 250 miles per hour. Without a seatbelt, the force of an airbag can cause serious injuries to the front seat passenger and driver. Wearing a seatbelt in a vehicle equipped with airbags will minimize injuries in otherwise life threatening collision.

Seatbelts will prevent the wearer from being thrown from the automobile in the case of a collision. Today’s automobiles are designed to keep the passenger compartment intact in the event of a collision. Without a seatbelt, you will not remain within that safety zone.

Unsecured persons in a vehicle continue to travel at the vehicle’s speed until they strike a solid object within or outside the vehicle. Internal organs of the unbelted person then collide with the skeletal system causing serious internal injuries. An unbelted person also serves as a projectile and can cause injuries to other persons in the vehicle. A person properly restrained stays within the vehicle’s safety zone and comes to a slower stop thereby minimizing injuries.

Drivers should consider taking a Defensive Driver Training Course. These courses teach drivers tactics in becoming a safer driver, plus provide an insurance discount and possible point reduction. Riverbay Corporation is happy to announce a $5 discount on the National Safety Council’s online 6 hour course. Enter referral code #664 at www.ddcnsc.org/ny to receive your $5 discount off the Online Driving Course. With the discount, the course costs $34.95 per driver. Each driver in the household must have the course for the maximum discount. If you own more than one car and have more than one driver in your household, only one car per driver taking the course will receive the dis-

count. The course is an interactive, informative course.

You have one month to complete the course in as many sessions as you desire. Users have three attempts to score at least 75% on the exam at the end to receive credit. The online course offers the same benefits as the live course. A computer with a flash drive is required; Visit the website for more information.

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.

If you consume alcoholic beverages, be sure to designate a driver that will not drink. Never operate a motor vehicle if you have consumed alcoholic beverages.

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

Always remember, if you see something, say something. Call 9-1-1 and the Department of Public Safety at (718) 671-3050 or online at www.ccpd.us. Callers may remain anonymous when giving information.

The Co-op City Department of Public Safety would like to thank all persons who have called in suspicious activity or sent information via our website. It is by your actions that the crime rate remains low and a high quality of life is maintained.

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OPPORTUNITIES AT CO-OP CITY

Tell your friends, relatives and employers about: CONTRACT SUMMARY

Contract 2843, Local Law 87 Professional Engineer Survey: Consultant will perform an Energy Audit per ASHRAE Level II and New York City Local Law 87 requirements Pre-Bid Meeting: September 4, 2013 at 2:00 p.m.

Bids Due: September 25, 2013 at 2:00 p.m.

Bonding: Bonding is not required Insurance: Insurance is required

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

Bids Due: October 3, 2013 at 2:00 p.m.

Bonding: Bonding is required Insurance: Insurance is required Contract 2874, A/E Services for the Façade Renovation for Bartow Plaza: Furnish design services for the Façade renovation for a single story retail shopping center located at 2031-2093 Bartow Ave., Bronx New York

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Pre-Bid Meeting: September 18, 2013 at 11:00 a.m.

Bids Due: October 2, 2013 at 2:00 p.m.

Bonding: Bonding is not required Insurance: Insurance is required

Contract P518, Purchase of Kitchen Cabinets Bids Due: September 26, 2013 at 2 p.m. (Late bids not accepted).

Bonding: Bonding is not required

Contract P537, Furnish & Install Fujitsu HVAC System in Bartow Center Prebid Meeting: September 26, 2013 at 11 a.m.

Bids Due: October 2, 2013 Insurance: Insurance is required Contract P530, Purchase of Laticrete Reliabond Ceramic Adhesive Bids Due: September 27, 2013 at 2 p.m.

Contract P532, Purchase of DalTile Ceramic Products Bids Due: September 27, 2013 at 2 p.m.

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

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

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

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

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Prepare to Win

Co-op City Times / September 21, 2013

The late musician, Clarence Clemons of the E Street band, said, “Being involved in the well-being and advancement of one’s own community is a most natural thing to do.” That may be true but getting people to focus and work together seems to always be a big hurdle.

What gives me hope is that I believe our community is beginning to realize our great potential. My optimism is based on the turnouts for the candidate forum (of Mayoral candidates), the HCR community meeting, and the recent Open Board meeting. Each of those events had appreciable cooperator attendance.

Our community is at a pivotal point in time where if we think objectively and come together, we can achieve significant advancement. We will continue to make successful progress if we make our numbers count.

A Quick Assessment If Co-op City is truly city sized; If we were an actual municipality, we would be the 10th or 11th largest “city” in the state.

With that thought in mind, ask yourself what city – in the world – provides residents with heat, air conditioning, apartment maintenance, and with the cost of utilities paid for in a resident’s carrying charge or rent?

The recent approval by HCR of the 1% carrying charge increase for a two-year period indicates that effective budgeting is supporting the operation, repair, and maintenance of the residency. The 1% increase will raise the average carrying charge from $205.06 per room, per month to $207.11 per room, per month, an increase of just $2.05 per room, per month. Co-op

City remains affordable.

With the acquisition of the $621M loan from Wells Fargo bank, we have been able to complete capital repairs that will keep Co-op City structurally sound and physically appealing for the next thirty years.

The expansion of Bay Plaza into an 87store “super mall” offers significant employment opportunities, as well as amazing convenience. If the MTA does decide to construct a Metro North station behind Section Five, transportation to and from the city and points north will be greatly augmented, providing additional convenience to cooperators.

Setting a Pace to Clear the Hurdles The best approach for handling community issues and concerns is to be proactive, rather than reactive. The Board has the capability to effectively resolve oncoming challenges if Directors, working as a team, respectfully debate issues and negotiate mutual points for agreement. Mutual understanding is the base needed for team development.

Director Orientation: An orientation session is planned to help Directors work together to sharpen focus on how to better

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and Assemblyman Michael Benedetto will be sponsoring a team, “Team Benedetto” to participate in the 2013 Making Strides Walk at Orchard Beach on Sunday, October 20th.

Anyone who would like to join Team Benedetto may contact the assemblyman’s office at (718) 892-2235.

“When one in eight women in the United States will develop breast cancer at some point in their lives, we can’t sit

back and hope for the best – we must be proactive,” said Benedetto. “So this October, join me in participating in events in and around the Bronx to show our devotion to conquering breast cancer.”

For information on local cancer service programs, visit the New York State Department of Health’s website at www.health.state.ny.us/nysdoh/cancer/ce nter/partnerships/ or call its cancer service hotline at 866-442-2262.

Khalil Abdul-Wahhab Director’s Viewpoint

First Vice President

Benedetto to sponsor team in breast cancer awareness walk

Supermarket Form Co-op City Residents, Riverbay Corporation is scheduling a meeting with the owner of the three supermarkets within our community. Please write your question/concern regarding our supermarkets. Please print legibly. ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ Return this form to Riverbay Corporation, 2049 Bartow Avenue – Reception

by Friday, September 27, 2013.

resolve cooperator concerns, and handle ongoing issues.

Management Evaluation: An evaluation matrix has been constructed and provided to Board members. The evaluation of the management company has begun.

The Board plans to evaluate both the management company and our General Counsel. Evaluations are not being made to find fault; they are intended to assess and support the effectiveness and efficiency of residency operation.

College, Career, & Resource Fair: Director Evelyn Turner is coordinating this important event for the second time.

The Fair is scheduled for Saturday, September 28th from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. A broad spectrum of opportunities for information concerning college grants, scholarships, and other resource information will be provided. This event is being planned to provide all parents and students with resource information that will assist them in progressing toward desired career advancement.

Synergizing Suggestions: 1.) Director Francine Jones, in her Viewpoint back in July of this year, noted that the need for a youth center for our community has become a huge issue. She suggested that during the winter months, because there is not much activity, there should be opportunities to use local school facilities during evening hours. That is a great idea.

The YMCA is one of the organizations in NYC that run afterschool programs in city schools. Why not here?

2.) A cooperator made a great suggestion: He said Bay Plaza is building a super mall with lots of stores across the

street from Co-op City and store owners will require a large number of workers to operate their businesses. Therefore, Co-op City, in collaboration with the Bay Plaza developers, should run a Jobs Fair in Co-op City. It would be a great opportunity for Co-op City residents to get jobs and at the same time facilitate the process of store owners finding good employees.

That excellent idea provides a “win – win” situation. It has been passed onto Management and local officials.

Communication has been initiated. I’m optimistic for success.

To maximize community ability to harvest the benefits of oncoming opportunities, we must continue to come together and function as a bloc. We need to show our political representatives and various city and state agencies that Co-op City has awakened and that cooperators are coming together to achieve a recognized level of clout that matches our population size.

As we work together, we will quicken the pace that allows Co-op City to clear those hurdles of indifference and apathy that have held us back and begin our progression toward a positive, stable future.

If you see something, say something.

Share your suggestions, complaints, or special concerns with me. Address letters to Khalil Abdul-Wahhab, c/o Riverbay Corporation, 2049 Bartow Ave., Bronx, NY 10475, call 718-33203300, Ext. 3351, or e-mail kwahhab 10475@hotmail.com.

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Co-op City Times / September 21, 2013

Broun Place Townhouse Association announces the first meeting of this season: September 26, Rm. 31, 7:00 p.m.

Please note the start time has been modified. The agenda is our election to establish an executive committee for Broun Place. The positions are President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer. We also need folks to help out with the set-up for meetings and other neighborly events where help is needed. We need volunteers for this important role; please offer to share the work and participate in your townhouse association.

On September 26th, nominations will be taken from the floor and all Roberts

Broun Place Townhouse Association

Rules will be adhered to for the election.

Additionally, new dues for the new year will be collected and ongoing collections will commence. Dues are just $12 per apartment, per year, September to September. Dues are used for meeting needs and to acknowledge a neighbor in the event of illness or death and/or an event in Broun Place.

As the acting President of the Broun Place Townhouse Association and interested cooperator, Eva Lazaar attended the Open Board Meeting, Wednesday, September 11. Although the room, gradually filled to capacity, it was not set-up to accommodate, nor were there enough presentation packets

Public Safety Blotter: Sept. 8-Sept. 14

September 14, 141 Einstein Loop A male was arrested by CCPD officers after he threw a large rock at an officer.

A cooperator walking nearby was nearly hit as well. The individual was charged accordingly.

September 08, 177 Dreiser Loop A male bystander observed a female being harassed by an unknown male and approached to assist. The male in question suddenly turned on the man, punching him in the face and fled with several other males. A search for the individual was

conducted by CCPD officers with negative results. The complainant received a minor injury as a result of the incident.

September 08, 99 Dreiser Loop A cooperator reported that her vehicle was missing from the garage. A search of the garage was conducted with negative findings and a report was filed for same.

September 08, 99 Bellamy Loop An exterminator reported that several items were removed from his vehicle while it was parked inside the garage.

prepared for us. Nevertheless, the importance of the Power Plant, its mission, and update requirements is vital to be understood.

Primary Day, September 10, Co-op City was bustling, as usual, on an election day. It always is a day to meet up with neighbors and go to your polling location together. With the regular primary season evolving to the main election, neighbors, citizens, please get out and vote.

A dear friend and former cooperator, Ms. Nancy Cosgrove, celebrated her 80th birthday in Co-op City on September 10th.

Happy birthday, Nancy, and many more.

Neighbors, please keep up the recycling efforts. Let’s pick up what others

have dropped to keep our townhouse cluster clean. More and more neighbors are taking the Greenway exercise offerings seriously. It is great to have this opportunity, free, and so close to home.

Broun Place sends good luck and support to all students and their families as the new school year has officially begun.

This press release is for you, please feel free to share your story. Prayers are sent out to all recovering from an illness or injury. Also, do let us know if you wish a celebration acknowledged in this press release. Again, please consider active participation on the Broun Place Executive Committee.

—Eva Lazaar

REMINDER: Be careful

If you are having work done in your apartment, shareholders – especially those who are elderly and/or who live alone – are reminded that all personal items should be secured in a safe, and easy to remember location. This is for your own peace of mind, as well as the protection of the Riverbay workers/contractors coming into your home.

Riverbay employees wear identification badges and so do the various Riverbay-approved contractors seeking access to your home. Ask to see identification before allowing anyone to enter your apartment. If you are unsure, you should contact your local CSO at (718) 320-3300 (follow the prompts), or Public Safety at (718) 320-3050.

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Complaints keep coming in about problems with the Restoration Department and cooperators not being treated professionally or courteously. Appointments aren't kept, repairs aren't made correctly or properly, and convector leaks continue, and on and on. But does Management meet this problem head on and try to correct it? No, instead we get to hear a presentation on the Power Plant. Don't get me wrong, the Power Plant is certainly important, but a staged presentation is hardly the way to try and engage in a true and constructive dialogue with cooperators. Too many times I feel like we are being treated to a game of three card monte, where Management wants us all to look at one thing so we won't concentrate on areas that are truly of concern and need correction or improvement.

Last week, we also had a hearing with representatives of HCR about the proposed 1% carrying charge increase

More smoke and mirrors Co-op City Times / September 21, 2013

Tony Illis

Director’s Viewpoint

Second Vice President

scheduled for October 1st. Now, of course, a 1% carrying charge increase is better than a 3% or a 5%, but I ask you, do you really believe such a hearing was a sincere endeavor or simply a way of pacifying those of us who live in Co-op City?

I, for one, can't look at any increase in carrying charges without thinking of the outrageous travesty of Co-op City being forced to pay $4 million per year in unnecessary abestos abatement work. I hear some ask, "How was this allowed to happen?" Quite simply, the City of New York's Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) ordered Riverbay to do this expensive, unnecessary work by saying, "Do this or else!" What I say is if we have to do so, why isn't other housing with the same type of floor tiles being forced to do it as well? We are being selectively targeted and punished. Our floor tiles pose no threat or danger to anyone, cooperators or workers, but the mindless bureaucrats, with the support of the power of government, are acting like this work must be done or a contagious catastrophe will occur, when nothing could be further from the truth. This is a real issue, a tangible issue involving us paying money we shouldn't be required to pay, but I don't hear a lot of voices coming to our aid. I hear a lot of Directors writing Viewpoints week

after week where all they seem to care about is doing commercials for themselves as if they know all and we, the cooperators, are completely dependent on them for our very existence. I don't mean to sound too critical, I guess these Directors truly believe they are helping the community with their pronouncements, as if cooperators can't think for themselves without input and guidance from individual Board Directors on every issue under the sun. As far as I know, since I was first elected, and I don't think it has changed, the Board was elected to set policy for Management to carry out and implement. No Board Director was ever meant to have any more rights than any cooperators, but unfortunately, you would never know that from the way some Directors act.

Now, a Director may have a good idea, but that doesn't mean a Director can unilaterally put anything in motion without the knowledge and approval of the full Board. That's what representative government is all about. There are supposed to be checks and balances, and there needs to be such checks and balances, or as I've said in the past, we really will have a case of Board gone wild. My advice, based on my experience serving on the Board, is for my fellow Directors to think before they leap without having any idea of the potential consequences. It's always a bit scary when certain individuals think they know everything and therefore, unfortunately, believe they are always right.

I've been disturbed to hear how

some employees are being treated by top management. I don't know if what I'm hearing is true, but there has been rumbling about some decisions made regarding personnel that seems to make absolutely no sense. We face enough challenges without Management and some Board Directors, whether intentionally or not, undermining employee morale and creating an environment where employees begin to question whether they can do anything right because of overzealous Directors and an indifference taking hold of top management because of ongoing political interference.

Speaking of politics, Primary Day has come and gone, and I'm not sure whether it mattered. The same elected officials are still standing as our representatives and it will be interesting to see if any of them ever do anything to actually help this community rather than just putting out self-glorifying press releases. It's sad, I know times are tough, and families are struggling to get by, but we need to start getting more involved. If our elected officials don't want to represent us and try to do what's best for this community then I say, it's time to show them that we will no longer be taken for granted. We, as a community, have spent over $20 million on unnecessary asbestos removal work, and yet the silence on our behalf is deafening. Over and over, I ask, "Why us?"

Let me head from you. Give me a call at (718) 320-8035, or email me at tonyshome10475@gmail.com – no attachments, please.

Co-op City Times / September 21, 2013

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Honest Differences Co-op City Times / September 21, 2013

Honest differences of views and honest debate are not disunity. They are the vital process of policy making among free men. —Herbert Clark Hoover.

This was the first Open Board meeting I attended as a Director. It was very nice to see so many people interested in how the Board of Directors conducts business. There were students in the audience from the College of New Rochelle who were observing us for a class. The open meeting also gives shareholders the opportunity to make suggestions and ask questions.

The Power Plant presentation was very informative. It is a testament to the maintenance of the equipment that although the lifetime of some equipment may be about 30 years depending on various conditions, we have been able to circumvent some problems. As Mr. May explained, the chance of the older equipment failing is escalating.

The following evening, I attended HCR’s (Homes and Community Renewal) conference regarding the proposed 1% increase in our carrying charge over the next two years to cover the mandated requirements from HUD

(Housing and Urban Development) as a condition of them guaranteeing our loan.

There were discussions on methods to save money, but most would not immediately eliminate the shortfall of funds necessary to accomplish the capital projects requested from HUD. They were, however, items to be looked into, especi-ally the convector leaks, a major problem for many shareholders.

A cooperator who spoke at the conference said when demographics were different in Co-op City, we received service. Yes, but we received service because cooperators voted, cooperators contacted their local politicians and cooperators let them know what they expected. I have said it before and I will say it again, we must become that vot-

Thank You We would like to thank everyone who signed the letters to the state to halt the increase in carrying charges. By the time this is printed, we will probably know the outcome. Building 21 was very instrumental in securing a decent amount of letters and signatures in a short period of time. Even if it doesn’t change the outcome, you sent a message that we will no longer lay down and just accept excuses to raise our carrying charges or dip into our pockets just because…We stand up!!! We will not stop no matter how long or how hard. We are shareholders and we will do everything in our power to keep this community affordable and safe for generations to come.

Also by now our elections for Building officers would have been decided by you,

the members and shareholders of Building 21. Whoever our officers are, we need to stick by them and show them that we are with them and will support them when it comes to making our association the best it can be. We can all do this together as long as we stick together. And why not?

We all already live together so let’s continue to build together.

At our next meeting, we will officially announce the dates for holiday decorating.

And we will need all hands on deck. Our next meeting will be October 15; unless the new board changes the date.

Remember, we are neighbors and we are family. We will all win by working, sharing and living together. For further correspondence: 21association@gmail.com or call us at: (347)504-1821.

—Kevin Lambright

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

Weekly Schedule: Sunday service with Holy Communion and Sunday School are both at 9 a.m. Every 4th Sunday, our children participate in the reading of the lessons and every 5th Sunday, our young adults assist in the service. Bible study is held each Wednesday at 7 p.m. Choir rehearsal is on Thursday at 7 p.m.

The (ECW) Episcopal Church Women meet immediately after service on the 1st Sunday of each month. Membership is open to all women of the church and dues are $2 per month.

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

22, when we will celebrate The Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost.

Fundraising Event: Annual Home Style Dinner Sale - Please join us for a Culinary Delight of home-cooked dinners on Saturday, September 21, from noon until sold out!

Outreach Program: We continue to collect non-perishable food for the feeding program at Grace Episcopal Church in West Farms. Please remember to donate.

For additional information on the above, please call the church at 718-3200844 or visit our website: http://www.stjosephsepcbronx.org “Let the Name of the Lord be praised from this time forth for evermore.” — Psalm 113:2 —M. Chambers

Leslie Peterson

Director’s Viewpoint

Building 21 Association

St. Joseph’s Episcopal Anglican Church

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ing bloc again. You can make a telephone call or write a letter from home.

How many shareholders have continued to write and call their local politicians? The squeaky wheel squeaks until it is fixed!

We are still paying for the asbestos abatements. We need a waiver. Tell your local politicians that we want to remain affordable and granting us an asbestos abatement waiver would help us accomplish that goal. It would permit us to maintain the quality of life we deserve by allowing us to put the millions of dollars spent on this endeavor to other projects.

Be that voice, along with Management and the Board. Call the current Public Advocate’s office and let him know we want an asbestos abatement waiver. “Government is often resistant to change, but the Public Advocate’s role is to push our bureaucracy to become more responsive and hold our elected leaders accountable to the needs of the people.” That was written by your current Public Advocate who is also a Mayoral candidate.

We requested the restoration of our bus lines from the MTA, but I haven’t

seen any activity or reminders recently.

Call the Governor’s Office and the MTA (call 5-1-1 or 212-878-7000) and tell them we want our buses back now.

You can contact the Governor’s office by phone (518) 474-8390 or mail: The Honorable Andrew M. Cuomo, Governor of New York State, NYS State Capitol Building, Albany, NY 12224. Restate what was in our petitions. In 2010, the MTA service cuts disconnected the community from their own centers, businesses and neighbors.

It has also trapped many workers and students into a three-fare zone if they need to take the subway. Tell them you want the full restoration of the Bx26, Bx28 and QBx1 bus lines in Co-op City.

I am chairing the Parking Facility Committee and we are scheduled to meet on September 30 at 7 p.m. In order to participate in a committee, you should contact the assigned chairperson. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me. I can be reached at: Leslie Peterson, Riverbay Board Director, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475 or e-mail me at dadd peterson@aol.com.

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14 I was glad to see everyone at our Board meeting on Wednesday, September 11. Additionally, I was glad that everyone had an opportunity to see how we conduct our meetings and how resolutions are voted on.

Board Resolutions If you were at our recent meeting, then you have a better idea as to how Board members vote on resolutions. One resolution was for "IT services," as quoted in this paper. But, it turned out that several things were wrong with this 3-year, $250,465.68 resolution.

One point of major concern was whether this contract was sent out for a bid, in accordance with the NYS Homes & Community Renewal’s regulation.

Since we had conflicting viewpoints on this matter, we decided to table this resolution for now. Now, I brought this point up because I want our contracts to be handled in accordance with these state regulations and in a manner that is beneficial to this community.

HCR Regulations I want this entire community to know where the state regulations are located.

This way, everyone can review them and know exactly what’s going on.

To start, please do a search on ‘NYS Homes & Community Renewal’ or type in this link: www.nyshcr.org.

Next, please go to Programs, then click on Mitchell-Lama Housing Program. Under this section, you’ll see a link that says ‘New Amendments to the Mitchell-Lama Regulations.’ Please click on this link to view the regulations.

Doing Business With Riverbay Several cooperators have asked me about doing business with Riverbay.

Therefore, I want to acquaint everyone with this process.

To start, I want everyone to know that

Co-op City Times / September 21, 2013

We Spoke Up

Daryl Johnson

Director’s Viewpoint

we have a bidding process on our website. Please do a search on ‘Riverbay Corporation’ or type in this link: www. riverbaycorp.com.

This site is under reconstruction right now. But, there is a section that says ‘Bid on Riverbay’s Requisitions.’ Please go to this section and follow the instructions.

HCR Bidding Regulations I want all of our cooperators to feel that they will have a fair chance to bid on items on our website. Therefore, here are some of the regulations in regards to bidding on items.

“All purchases and contracts will be awarded on the basis of competitive analysis and bidding to the fullest extent possible. Unless otherwise directed by the division, no less than three bidders must be solicited by the housing company.

“The housing company shall include minority and woman owned businesses in the solicitation of bids for which they shall be given a full and fair opportunity to participate.

“The housing company shall make good faith efforts, in accordance with the regulations, to select such businesses in the award of contracts and subcontracts.

Housing companies shall report annually on its utilization of minority and women owned businesses to DHCR.” Okay, please know that I want our business practices to adhere to these regulations.

Greetings to all of our Post members who are homebound and recovering from various medical operations.

We wish you a speedy recovery.

Happy birthday to all of our members who will be celebrating their birthday in September: Rafael J. Alejandro, Charles A. Bishop, Marvin R. Brown. James Cooke, Hattie B. Harris, Grisela Holiday, Nathan Sherman, Roger M. Smith, Earl E. Watson and Anna T. Swanson. If you don’t see your name in this issue, please bring it to my attention and it will be placed in the next issue of the Co-op City Times.

Our Post is always looking for new members to join, so if you are a veteran from any branch of the military, stop by and join our Post. Please bring your DD-214 with you. Post 1871 is located in Section #5 in the Community Center in 135 Einstein Loop, Room 41. Our office telephone number is (718) 320-8165. Our e-mail address is post1871@optimum.net.

Did you pay your American Legion 2014 dues yet? By renewing your American Legion membership for 2014, you will get expert assistance from our Post.

A big thank you to the following Post members who helped man our table and helped to return our equipment to Room 41: Commander Jerome Rice, Bill Gordon, Donald Fuller, Dean, Freddie, Norman Thomas, L. Waterman, Kenneth Nelson, Carl Brown, Melvin Brown, Ronnie G., Robert Feliciano and Richard I. Lawson, Jr. On September 8th, we had potential members who might join our Post. We will be looking forward to seeing them on September 21st.

The 2013 Retiree Appreciation Day will take place on Saturday, September 28th at Ft. Hamilton, starting at 8:00 a.m. sharp. On August 27th, President Barack Obama bestowed the highest combat honor to Staff Sgt. Ty Carter, a soldier who braved gunfire to rescue a wounded comrade in the remote Afghan base. Ty Carter was one of just 53 U.S. soldiers at combat outpost Keating on Oct. 3, 2009. More than 300 Taliban insurgents attacked from the high ground, breaching the perimeter at least twice during a six-hour battle. President Obama presented him the

HCR Meeting I would like to thank the hundreds of people that came out for our big meeting with the NYS Homes & Community Renewal (HCR) agency on Thursday, September 12.

Our cooperators did an amazing job of telling HCR and Management how things are truly done here.

The main point that most cooperators stated was, "There's a lot of waste here."

To back this statement up, cooperators spoke about workers that come repeatedly to their apartments to do the same job. Then, there were stories about workers hanging out during working hours, convector leaks, and floods.

But, our cooperators also told the HCR representatives about their true financial situation. These situations included unemployment, sickness, and limited benefits.

Now, I'm glad that our cooperators spoke up and educated HCR, Management, and everyone else about the way things are here. So, in the future, they won't be so quick to take sides with Management.

Apartment Transfers Your children have moved out. And, now, you're inching towards retirement.

Therefore, you decide to downsize your apartment to, say, a 1-bedroom. Easy, huh? No! Get ready to put your name on a big list and shell out some big bucks for that smaller apartment. But, some cooperators can't come up with that additional money. So, they're stuck with a lot of unnecessary room and a big monthly bill that they can hardly afford.

Then, we have some cooperators that want to expand their family. So, it would be great if they could set up an arrangement with Riverbay to swap apartments.

But truthfully, they're told that

American Legion Post 1871

Medal of Honor. This is the first time in 46 years that two surviving veterans of the same battle have received the Medal of Honor. The other person was Staff Sgt. Clint Romesha.

All Post members are reminded to eat “healthy” at all times to control your sugar, blood pressure and weight.

Always have your eyes checked every year and have a

Riverbay must follow the Mitchell-Lama regulations and buy the other apartment at today's prices.

Look, we have the biggest housing cooperative in the world. So, I'm going to see if we can get together to legally get these NYS regulations changed to make this development work for us. It might be a stretch. But, look at how this policy is going to financially devastate a lot of people that can no longer afford their big apartments.

Move-outs Even if you legally move out, the Mitchell-Lama regulations state that Riverbay can keep up to three additional months of your carrying charges, if no one takes your apartment before that three month period. Then, there might be issues with the restoration charges, if you don't fix up your apartment. Plus, you're not going to get your equity back until someone takes your apartment.

Does this make any sense? No! Therefore, we have to fight these state regulations to get what we want for this community.

Close Please accept my thanks for joining us and speaking out. You did a wonderful job. Thank you.

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

Or, please send a message to me at darylhjohnson@optonline.net (Please double-check the spelling of this address). Also, please call me at 718-6714544 if you don't receive a response from your message.

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

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Reminder that our Building Association Meeting is Monday, September 23rd, 7:30 p.m., Activity Room. Our proposed agenda is Halloween, Movie Night, Holiday Lobby Decorations, Building Dues, Building issues such as maintenance and security. We hope to have volunteers from our Garden Club to give us ideas as to what they are planning for the Spring and what they will need. Also on the agenda is a proposed bus trip to one of the casinos.

It’s important that all of our floors be represented at our Building Meetings. Please volunteer to be a floor captain. We have floors in need of floor captains.

A date has been set for our next Summer Fun Day, Saturday, June 21, 2014. If you volunteered in the past, please do so again. If you have not volunteered, give it a thought and let me know.

Please note: Basic Star registration is ongoing until December 31, 2013. Refer to articles in this newspaper for more information.

Drive carefully—school is open. Greetings to all who are celebrating a special day this month. Our thoughts and prayers to all who are sick and shut-in and to our troops.

We can be reached at 718-379-7841.

—Sonja Maxwell

Building 13 Association

What a great day it was with a fun group of people.

Our first stop was at The Amore Winery in Bethlehem, PA. While there, we tasted a variety of wines and were served a tasty array of sandwiches. Feeling joyous, we waved goodbye and took off to our next stop, the Sands Casino and Outlets, also located in Pennsylvania. We received outlet coupon books and when we exited the bus, some folks went directly to the outlets. I think some of us spent more time in the outlets than at the slot machines and tables. Loaded with bags, we took off for our final stop, a meal at the Old Country Buffet. Building 13 thanks everyone who came along. All of our events are open to the community. Read our articles and visit our workshops throughout the year.

Some upcoming activities are listed below.

Arts and Crafts - Sunday, September 22nd - Hosted

by Bria /Assisted by Gail and Denise. Place: The Association Community Room. Time: 12 noon to 3:00 p.m. Volunteers are welcome.

Strokes of Joy Painting - Friday, September 27th Hosted by Valerie and Lelia. Time: 7:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m. $10 donation to the Association.

Women Keeping It Real - Saturday, October 12th and December 21 – Exhilarating spirited conversation with women of all ages, but must be 18 and over to participate. Place: Association Room – Light refreshments.

Time: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. *SPECIAL: October 12th prior to WKIR - Learn to put on eyelashes from 5:00-6:00 p.m.

Bring your own lashes (NOT INDIVIDUALS), clear glue with a brush, a tweezer and stand-alone mirror. Cost, $4 for special applicator. Spaces limited, so call and secure a spot.

Arts and Crafts - Decorating Party for kids - October 13th and 20th with Valerie from 2:00 – 5:00 p.m.

Kids COSTUME PARTY – Saturday, October 26 Association Room hosted by Doris. Time: 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Volunteers welcome. Donations welcome.

Take a Holiday Family Picture – Sunday, November 3rd, time to be announced. Contact Vivian Campbell in advance for appointment - 718-671-3012. Location: Association Room.

Looming Class - Friday, November 15th and 22nd, knit a hat with Valerie and Leslie. Association Room.

Time: 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Donation: $10 (for loom).

Bring your yarn, preferably #6.

Please note: If you currently receive STAR, you need to re-register by December 31, 2013. If you live in Co-op City, are under 65 (over 65 have Enhanced STAR) and your household income is less than $500,000, you are eligible. Go online (STAR tax credit) or call 518-457-2036.

Checks for events should be made payable to Building 13 Assoc., Inc. and mailed to Bldg. 13 Assoc., 100 Casals Place #32K, Bronx, NY 10475. All activities are on a first come basis. For information, contact Leslie Peterson at 718-320-1370, Gail Sharbaan at 718-671-3801, our website: http://www.bldg13assoc.com or e-mail us at building13assoc@yahoo.com. Thanks for making our team work.

—Leslie Peterson

Co-op City Times / September 21, 2013

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Second Session Teen Women’s WorkShop: Beginning on Saturday, October 12 at Dreiser Community Center, Room 11; Time: 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m., Ages 12-17, Open Discussion Just between us girls!

Hair & Make-Up, Presence & Appearances and whatever else you want to talk about…Comfortable setting, no notebooks or pens needed…and a whole lot more! For more information, call: 646-285-8699.

Saturday Educational Program: Children in Grades 3-6 will receive small group instruction in reading and mathematics each Saturday during the school year with certified teachers. Registration: beginning September 21 & continuing each Saturday as space allows from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Dreiser Community Center, Room 14.

Classes start: October 5, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Fee for total year: $225, includes non-refundable registration fee: $25.

All fees to be paid by December 31. For further information, call (718) 655-9034 or (718) 671-2555.

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Start planning now! A wonderful trip to London & Paris, August 14-21, 2014. That gives you a year to complete installment payments of the $3,750 price. To make your reservation, a $500 deposit is due by now. Trip insurance is an additional $300. Join us as we see the Tower of London, Buckingham Palace, and cruise on the Thames River and so much more. In Paris, we’ll ascend to Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame Cathedral, cruise the Seine River and much more. Yes, there will be shopping galore. For further information: 718- 671-4804, 718-655-9034, 718-320-2366.

Please contact Sadie Gilmore, 718-671-3721, to notify us of any birthdays, illness or bereavement.

We all mourn the passing of Esther McCall, National Recognition Chairperson, member of Manhattan Section.

A heartfelt condolence to the family of our member Gladys Williams who lost her sister.

Happy birthday to our September members!

—Maxine Sullivan

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Co-op City Times / September 21, 2013

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DHCR Final Budget for Co-op City

Installations

about 75% of the homes they approached, the Riverbay workers were able to gain access to more than 90% of the homes they contacted. In recent weeks, this has allowed the project to move along at a faster pace.

Cooper added that the in-house teams are accompanied by CSO Managers in each building, which has proven to be effective at quickly reaching shareholders discovered to be not at home and in many cases setting up appointments later in the day or evening to prevent the need for time-consuming follow-up visits days or weeks later.

The General Manager added that using the in-house Riverbay teams pro-

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vides another advantage in that they can spot conditions in the home not related to the installation that may require additional follow-up by Riverbay staff.

It was announced earlier this month that as of October 7th, the vast majority of the installations will be conducted by in-house staff because of the recentlydiscovered advantages of using personnel familiar with the buildings and the residents.

After October 7th, Southside Electric personnel shall continue on a limited basis in an oversight role and to followup on homes where they previously missed installation.

As of yesterday, crews were working

in Building 17, 21 and 23. Each crew covers approximately 6 floors a day.

Residents who have missed an appointment or who believe they have been skipped over and would like to schedule an appointment can call their CSO office.

Notices are sent to homes that have missed appointments with exact instructions as to how to reschedule.

With HUD’s guarantee of the new $621 million, 35-year mortgage with Wells Fargo Bank, the federal housing agency requires Co-op City to meet updated federal standards regarding the installation of new electrical outlets which prevent electrical shock in rooms where water can come in contact with the

outlet, such as kitchens, bathrooms and the balcony. Also, smoke detectors are required to be installed in each bedroom under the new HUD guidelines.

Shareholders who are scheduled for an installation are given notice approximately 30 days prior to the appointment, then five-days prior and then 24-hours prior.

Appointments are changed to meet the needs of each shareholder such as scheduling the appointment for evening hours and possibly Saturdays to accommodate work schedules. It takes approximately 20 minutes for the team of three workers to install the new devices, paint the door and complete the required visual asbestos inspection in each home.

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Another investment in our youth Co-op City Times / September 21, 2013

On Saturday, September 28, from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., we will be making yet another important investment in our youth. A sincere thanks to other organizations and Building Associations for your ongoing programs. Please continue to support our Teen Center in Section 5 for all the enriching activities they offer all year.

Co-op City Board members, Riverbay staff and dedicated volunteers/cooperators have organized an awesome College, Career & Resource Fair. Youth and their parents/guardians will have an array of

resources to choose from.

A special thanks to members of OBMG, Organization of Black Maritime College Graduates, Inc. for their ongoing support and encouragement. This organization will be attending and believe in “Building Bright Futures Through Scholarships and Mentoring.”

“Many Drops Make Mighty Oceans.” Their purpose is to provide assistance and encouragement to Black and other minority undergraduates who are full time students and pursuing a career in

Evelyn Turner

Director’s Viewpoint

Cooperators United of Co-op City

Our next meeting is Tuesday, September 24, 7:00 p.m., Bartow, Room 31. On our agenda will be building issues, management issues, youth center and any other ideas/suggestions you may have as we go forward.

Our thoughts and prayers to all who are sick and shutin. To all of you celebrating a Special Day in September, enjoy. We can be reached at 718-379-7841 or MLSAH@aol.com.

—Sonja Maxwell

Building 34 Association

We hope you had a wonderful summer and are ready to get to work with your association. The first meeting of the 2013-2014 year will be September 29th at 7 p.m. in the meeting room behind the building. The topic for the evening will be the duties of the lobby attendant. The speaker will be announced.

Also on the agenda will be the upcoming events for October. The bake sale is October 5th and the Halloween trick or treat and costume contest on October 31st.

Volunteers and contributions are needed for both events.

We will also have a 50/50 raffle. We hope to see you there. This is the venue to bring all of those suggestions you discuss with your neighbors to bring about some change.

It is time for an update in the lobby decor. Suggestions are appreciated.

This is our mutual portal before going to our own residents and it should be warm, welcoming and pleasing to the eye. Our first contribution in this effort has come from our neighbor, Laverne McPherson, who donated a beautiful plant that sits on the right side of the lobby.

Thank you very much. We will do our best to take good care of it, but we would ask individuals to please refrain from watering.

If you have not noticed, look around. We have quite a few new neighbors. We welcome you, one and all, and hope that you will become a part of the Building Association and the activities. There are many components to making a successful association. We need all skill levels, ideas and involvement to make things work.

People are working hard and say “I just don’t have time,” but if each family would commit to donating one hour to the various projects, it would make a difference in what we could achieve collectively.

September is national emergency preparedness month. Check your “Go Bag” and make sure you have the necessary articles and equipment. If you do not have a bag, make one. We will be reviewing the protocols soon.

To our Virgos and Libras, happy birthday, and as always, well wishes to those who have been under the weather. Remember, reach out to those sick and elderly neighbors you have not seen in a while. They may need your help and not know how to ask.

—La Verne Floyd

the maritime profession. The Cadets from Maritime College will present the Colors at 10:00 a.m. Cadets from Truman High School will present the Colors at 1:00 p.m. sharp. We live in the greatest country in the world and must honor our flag first and foremost.

Please review the flyer for the day’s schedule.

There will be food and refreshments for students and their parents’ enjoyment.

The anticipated support of this community is appreciated.

If you would like further information or want to help support the college fair, please contact Director Evelyn M. Turner, 917-324-1033; evelyntinez@aol.com.

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Good Participation at First Open Board Meeting Co-op City Times / September 21, 2013

Dear cooperators, It was good seeing so many folks in Director’s attendance at the Open Board meeting on September 11th. President Bill Gordon fittingly acknowledged the victims of 9/11 who died in the alleged attack on the U.S. This was followed by a presentation of the cogeneration and Power Plant by Bill May, who is the technical adviser for the Riverbay Power Plant. Then came a question and answer segment. Although it was a good exchange, it is not what the Board Directors initially requested. Perhaps another request will be made and presented in the future. In response to a cooperator's question as to why we don't sell electricity every day, it was stated that the priority is Co-op City.

Legislative Committee President Gordon announced that the Legislative Committee will be a new Board Committee and appointed Bernard Cylich Chairperson and Leslie Peterson coChair. Director Cylich proposed that this committee would keep the Riverbay Board and community informed of potential laws that might affect Co-op City.

President Gordon stated that the establishment of this committee would be voted on at the next Board meeting.

Director Evelyn Turner discussed the Co-op City College, Career & Resource Fair indicating "It's Cool to be Smart!" It is being sponsored by the Riverbay Fund and promises to be an outstanding event. The AfricanAmerican Association will participate with video presentations and engaging in discussion. Whether or not your child is college bound, you should be there with your family. There will be information about vocational schools and ways you can save your money and also receive grants. In addition, there will be entertainment and a raffle drawing. Mark the date: Saturday, September 28th, 10:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. Grades 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th should attend between 10:00 a.m. and

12:00 noon. Grades 7th12th should attend from 1:00-6:00 p.m. Make learning a part of your everyday life.

Cutting Costs One of the Board Directors has expressed many times that he wants Management to cut costs. I feel that in an economy where prices of everything are constantly rising, this would be difficult to do. As the cost for services increase, it is not likely that there will be a reduction in expenses, unless it can be pointed out exactly where there has been inappropriate spending or neglect in other ways. I serve as co-Chair of the Commercial Leasing Committee and recently attended the committee meeting.

When asked about the empty professional offices around Co-op City that are being used as storage rooms, the response was that there are structural damages in these offices.

Another question that I've pondered when I see and hear of the titled employees is whether or not the Riverbay Corp. is top-heavy. As difficult as employment is to acquire now-a-days, I would not want to cause anyone to lose their job. But perhaps all Riverbay employees should be periodically reviewed to ensure they are performing needed and useful assignments. If cutting services happens as a result of cutting costs, it could negatively impact the quality of life of cooperators.

Therefore, any cuts should be carefully considered.

Back to School and Public Safety I have not seen a mob like the one I saw last Friday, since I was in grade school. As I walked from Garage 5 toward Building 20, I saw about 40 loud young people running and scattering every which way. When I reached the lobby, there was a boy around 13 years of age who was very upset. Two Public Safety officers entered the building and then two more. A female officer and I asked him questions and he responded that as he was walking from school to the bus stop, four boys

began chasing him. He had the key to his apartment and was headed home. He was very upset and afraid to leave the building to catch the bus to go home. The officers were very helpful in calming him down and then offering to walk him to the bus stop and wait with him until he boarded the bus. He seemed more composed after a few minutes and he and the officers left the building.

THE BULLYING MUST STOP! Can you imagine having to return to school on Monday and having to see the same people that chased you. This child must be extremely fearful of what would happen to him. He probably spent the entire weekend worrying and regretting having to return to school on Monday. If he involved his parents, he would probably be labeled a "cry baby" and bullied even more.

Harry S. Truman H.S. is a very good high school, but many Co-op City children do not attend Truman because of incidents like this. One teen that I know, chose a high school outside of Co-op City because he was mugged by students he knew and that he sees all the time. Therefore, despite its fine curriculum and programs, many opt for their child's safety before the school's fine reputation, location or convenience.

Congratulations to Sana Nasser on accepting a new position as Executive Director of Field Operations CSA, the Council of School Supervisors & Administrators, Local 1 of the American Federation of School Administrators, AFL-CIO. She devoted 15 years to Truman H.S. and the children of Co-op City Educational Park. She did a great job and will be missed.

Building Associations The Building Association meetings have begun and you should attend your Association meeting. You will gain information about your community, as well as new friends. If you have a problem, please inform your CSO or discuss it at your Association meeting, if it is not too personal. I can be reached at: Francine Jones, Board Director, Riverbay Corporation, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475; or telephone number 718-671-5957.

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Starting from mid-October and concluding in midDecember, our organization will collect winter coats, nonperishable food items and toys for veterans and their fam-

ilies. We do not have a set location as of today’s date, but we will have one before mid-October. Please email Mark Bruh at Mark.Bruh@gmail.com with your phone number for us to get back to you and if you want a shirt, please indicate how many you want and the sizes you need.

We are also in dire need of volunteers and we are currently looking for new members for our Board of Directors.

—Mark P. Bruh

Francine Reva Jones Viewpoint

From the Warfront to the Homefront Foundation

From the Warfront to the Homefront Foundation, Inc. will be sponsoring the following events in the months to come in order to help provide support and assistance to veterans and their families.

First off, our organization is currently selling t-shirts it designed to help raise much needed funds. One shirt commemorates the 50th Anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s March on Washington in 1963 that culminated with his

Building 33 Association

The Building Association will be going to the Tropicana Hotel in Atlantic City. The tickets are $35 with a $25 return, plus a food voucher worth $10. For tickets, call Connie, 718-320-7430; Pat, 718-320.1861; Maude, 718·320-7066. Please call, we need a full bus.

The building meeting is set for Monday, Sept.

30, at 7 p.m.

Get well wishes to the sick and the shut-in’s.

—Patricia Bonaparte

Fall changeover to begin soon

In preparation for the upcoming winter months, the Power Plant shut down of air conditioning will begin on Monday, September 23, although air conditioning will be available in the shopping malls until the end of October.

In compliance with New York City regulation, heat will be turned on by Monday, October 14.

During the shut-down process, the chillers that are operated in the summer months will be turned off and maintenance and repair of the heating system will be conducted.

The Power Plant will require a complete shut down of steam one night, but are still in the planning phase.

Cooperators will be advised once arrangements have been completed.

We thank you for your cooperation and patience during the shut down period.

—Riverbay Power Plant

Co-op City Times / September 21, 2013

Black Forum

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Defensive driving on hiatus The next Black Forum Defensive driving course will be held on Saturday, October 12 in Rm. 1, Dreiser Community Center, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Lower your insurance cost by 15% and remove up to 4 points from your driver’s license. Please make your check in the amount of $35, payable to “the Black Forum of Co-op City,” and mail to P.O. Box 563, Bronx, N.Y. 10475 at least 1½ weeks before the class, or you can walk in on the day of the class but you must have $35 in cash to pay for the course.

Remember, don’t text and drive.

Mt. Airy Casino on Oct. 19 We will be going to the Mt. Airy Casino on Saturday, October 19. Cost is $35 with $25 casino bonus and $10 food.

Pick-up at 8:30 a.m. from in front of the

Dreiser Rehab; 8:45 a.m. at Asch Loop behind the library and 9 a.m. at 135 Einstein Loop. Be on time. Book today.

Call (718) 320-0033 or (917) 209-5334 or (718) 320-8035. Payment must be received to reserve your seat on the bus.

Notice: All Section 5 food pantry participants All Section 5 residents must pick up their food packages on Wednesdays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Evangelical Church of Co-op City. You must bring your white cards to be able to pick up your food. Volunteers needed for Wednesdays and Fridays. For more information, please call (718) 320-8035.

Black Forum Lyon’s Mane Track Club Summer’s here. Register your child(ren) 6-18 years of age for the

Lyon’s Mane Track Club. Call for information, (718) 320-8035.

Volunteers needed The Black Forum is looking for volunteers to help out 2 days a week at the food pantry from 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. You choose the days. Training will take place on Tuesdays only. If you are interested, please call (718) 320-8035.

Computer help The Black Forum is looking for an experienced computer savvy individual.

If interested, please call (718) 320-8035.

Emergency Food Program We are open on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m., Room 20 at the Dreiser Community Center. Also, due to budget constraints and shortage of available food,

you must live within zip code 10475 to participate in this program. You must also have your card with you and bring two clean plastic shopping bags. In order to receive food, you must present a current photo ID such as a non or driver’s license or any photo ID card with proof of address.

You will then be issued a card in order to pick up food in the future.

We Need You - Join Us Today Membership is $5 per year/person. Call (718) 320-8035 or write to Black Forum, P.O. Box 563, Bronx, NY 10475; email: coopcityblackforum@gmail.com. Help us keep independent community organizations alive in Co-op City. Everyone is encouraged to join. Call or visit us, Room 20 in the Dreiser Community Center.

—Tony Illis

When I was a young teen, my brother and I, 2 brave Knights, were sent to the lake with the mission to bring dinner home. The lake was very close to the house, located just a short trail walk away. To our surprise, unlike the countless times we had tried before, we caught several fish. Hoorayyyyyyyyy!!!! We were so excited to show the family...We filled the bucket up with water from the lake, and carried the spoils of victory to the castle. However, the evil King Saxon and his Black Templar Knight (i.e., my dad and Uncle Tim) informed us that we had not only failed to accomplish our mission (bring home dinner), but that we had invited evil retribution from the Lady

of the Lake. In other words, the fish were way too small to eat, and that we had violated the rules regarding fish size, and could possibly face fines and penalties.

We went back through the trail, but this time, it seemed impossibly long, and incredibly scary. I knew of all types of animals to watch out for, like raccoons, or mountain lions, or worse yet, the Black Bear. My Uncle Tim and I headed down the dark trail, only using internal “GPS” as our guide. All of a sudden I saw a bright orange eye. The bear had found me! With bucket in hand, I turned to run. I didn’t want to die!

As later told by my Uncle through tears, he had lit a match to see the trail’s exit, and then he heard a crashing sound behind him.

He turned to go back, but his foot immediately hit something...That something, was me, unconscious on the ground, scared to death by a match! And the fish? Well, let’s just say the scavengers of the night had a great fiesta, on me!

Do you have any funny stories to share? Stories that leave your family in stitches to this day? We’d love to hear them! Come to Co-op City Toastmasters where you can share your stories, face your fears and brighten someone’s day. In the process, you’ll learn the ancient art of oration, and find the Brave (or not so brave) Knight in you!

Our meetings are the 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month at 7:30 p.m. sharp.

We meet in Co-op City, Bartow Mall Ctr., lower level.

Upcoming Events: Area Speech Contest at Monroe College to be held Sat., Sept. 21 at 10 a.m., 145 Huguenut St., New Rochelle, NY. Free admission. Come and support all the committed members in our area. Enjoy laughter and lite refreshments.

Sat., Nov. 23rd, Fall District Conference at NY LaGuardia Marriott Hotel. Extra! Extra! – World Champion Public Speaking 2005, Lance Miller, will be our keynote speaker!!

Visit www.Toastmasters46.org for information and registration. A once in a lifetime event that you don’t want to miss.

—R. Dunniehigh

The RETIREES invite you to their HOLIDAY PARTY on Thursday, December 5, from 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., at Marina del Rey. Price: $70, which includes transportation (first paid, first served), PLUS free admission to Spring Bash in April, 2014. Come, be a part of the initial holiday merriment. (Contacts: Beverly Waller, Ida Morton, and Virginia Stewart, 718-379-0377).

TRAVEL EVENTS: (Travel insurance encouraged) • Nov. 12th & 13th (Tues. & Wed.) OVERNIGHT CASINO GETAWAY, CT. (2 days/1 night). Price: $129/double and $179/single. Play at Mohegan Sun and Foxwoods Casinos, stay overnight at Howard Johnson Inn. (Casino bonuses and 3 meals), eat, stop and shop at Olde Mistick Village. Deposit of $75 required to hold your seat. Come join in the fun. Final payment due Thursday, Oct. 3rd.

Co-op City Toastmasters Club

Retirees of Dreiser Loop

• Sept. 19-27, 2014, (8 days/7 nights) California Coastal cruise on the Crown Princess (Princess Cruise line). Day 1 — Fly into LA, board the Crown Princess ship, then begin our cruise to San Francisco, Santa Barbara, San Diego, and Ensenada, Mexico. On day 8 — sail back to Los Angeles for departure home.

Cabin prices; - Inside ID: Single $2729/double/pp - $1980; Ocean view OC: Single - $3189/double $2210; Balcony BD Single - $3429/double/pp $2330; and Balcony BC Single $3489/double/pp $2360. Rates include roundtrip airfare from New York, and transfers to/from ship plus various other fees and taxes. (Optional insurance rates from $169 to $316). PASSPORT REQUIRED. See revised FLYERS with cabin deck (initials, ID OC, BD & BC).

Early Bird Special! If you book your reservation by MONDAY, Sept. 23rd, or

STC TOURS, LLC

Upcoming Fall/Winter 2013 Events Our Fall/Winter schedule of events is here! We are looking forward to seeing old friends and meeting new faces soon!

Saturday, November 9th

Bus trip to Atlantic City Saturday, December 7th

The Miracle of Christmas Sight & Sound Theatre Friday, December 13th

Annual Christmas Dinner Dance Great Fun @ Great Prices For brochures and more Info., please call: 718-320-0011 E-mail: stctours@hotmail.com • Website: www.stctours.com

THURSDAY, 26th latest, with only a $100/pp deposit, you will receive a coupon book (on ship) worth up to $325 in onboard savings.

F.Y.I. After Sept. 27th, the required initial deposit is $325pp double occupancy or $650 pp single occupancy required to secure reservations and assign cabins. Final balance due June 7, 2014.

For reservations and information, contacts are: Beverly J., 718-379-0377 and Claudette D., 718-379-4784.

THEATRE COMMITTEE: (Prices include transportation – Van will depart 11:45 a.m. SHARP): • Thurs. Nov. 21st, 2:00 p.m. – Radio City Christmas Spectacular show. Price $75. Calls will be made when tickets are available for pick-up. See Paisley.

Thursdays (from 3:00-5:00 p.m.), Committee members will be in club-

room 19. AFTER 7 p.m., questions regarding Theatre shows, call 718-3247847/671-8637.

NOTE: Please include phone numbers with a minimum of $50 deposit when signing up for shows/trips.

GOOD AND WELFARE: The RETIREES send heartfelt condolences to Mary Askew whose sister, Edith Thomas, recently passed away. And to those of you still under the weather, we wish you brighter days.

(Contact: Elinor Gordon, Chair, at 718379-8755 regarding illnesses and bereavements.)

BRIDGE CLASSES – for more information, call Alvin Lisle, 718-671-8852.

“Dance as though no one is watching you. Love as though you have never been hurt before. Sing as though no one can hear you. Live as though heaven is on earth.”

—Claudette Davis

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Co-op City Times / September 21, 2013

Coalition to Save Affordable Housing

Quality of Life Issues The issue of drugs and alcohol have been an ongoing issue for a couple of years in certain sections of Co-op City.

Not only have there been groups of people selling and using drugs behind our buildings in Co-op City, but also the use of drugs in our buildings has gotten out of control. We all know that alcohol, plus drugs will equal violence. Enough is enough! In responses to many shareholders and members concerns, the

CTSAH will be teaming up with building associations, as well as clergy to take back our community. We are organizing candle light prayer where there are hot spots in Co-op City in the upcoming weeks. We will also bring this issue to our community precinct council and community board in the effort to get NYPD cameras in our community to combat the selling of drugs in our community. The camera does not lie and will assist police in targeting the guilty and not the innocent.

The Williamsbridge Club of the National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Clubs, Inc. is an organization dedicated to community service in the areas of health, employment, education and economic development.

The Adult Club meets at Dreiser Center on the second Friday of every month.

Young women 18-35, who are in or preparing for a business/professional career, can become members of the Young Adult Club.

Ombudsmen are men of the community interested in decreasing the drop out rate of our youth. The National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Clubs is having a membership drive and attractive joining fees from October 1 to December 31. If you are of a like mind and are interested in community service, please join us. Call Sylvia Hicks, 917-921-445, Membership Director, to obtain application and information about the membership drive.

The Youth Club consists of youth 12 to 18 years of age. The Youth Club is dedi-

cated to community service, higher education, technology and activism. If you fit this description, are interested in expressing yourself, obtaining community service credit, developing new programs and leadership skills, you should contact Sandra Hall, 917-972-7732, Youth Advisor. This is your chance, as a young person, to help plan the year’s activities of the club. Don’t delay obtaining your community service credits in a fun and interesting way. Look for our table at the Riverbay College Fair, September 28.

Anyone wishing to render community service, assist with any of our programs or obtain more information, please contact Dr. Beryl Dorsett, First Vice President.

Information concerning the National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Clubs, Inc. may be found at www.nanbpwc.org or our mailing address: Williamsbridge Club, P.O. Box 6, Co-op City Station, Bronx, New York 10475.

—Sylvia Hicks

Williamsbridge Club

A. Singh, DDS

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We would like to thank our Co-op City Police, as well as the 45th Precinct in responding to our complaints, but we can all agree that more is needed and this issue needs to be monitored longer than it’s being patrolled. We will have updates to where and when the candle light prayers will take place in following articles. Any clergy willing to lead us in prayer and any shareholder having issues by their building and would like for the community to join you and your building

association, please email Sebastian at saba926@yahoo.com.

Our New Website We are close to the launch of our new website. Before the launch, we are asking for ideas for a new web name. We will be having a contest for the best idea for a new web name and will have a prize for winning name. All names will be considered. Please email Linda with name at linda@lindaberk.com.

—Sebastian Ulanga

Elderly resident commits suicide...A 70 year old Co-op City resident of Building 4 jumped to his death on Thursday morning, Sept. 19. Family members reported that he had a long history with bouts of paranoia.

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

A. Singh, D.D.S. 120-1 Benchley Place (Building 24)

MEDICARE ACCEPTED • HOUSE CALLS BY APPOINTMENT

718.379.4800

Diabetic Patients with Medicare may be eligible for shoes.

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Co-op City Times / September 21, 2013

African-American Association

Association Meeting: Our guests, Judge Fernando Tapia, Adeyemi LaCrown Oloruntoba (Toba) and Co-op City NAACP President Jerome Rice discussed the criminal discovery rules in New York and support for Criminal Procedure Law Section 240, which would make it compulsory for prosecutors to submit trial evidence against a defendant in a timely manner. Many first offenders have taken plea bargains which might have affected their promising futures and caused them to have a criminal record.

Call 718-379-5555 for information.

Three new members joined the Association and we welcomed a former Association President, Nzingha Adimu.

The name Adimu might be familiar, as it was her late husband, Brother Kojo Adimu, who led our study group for many years. We were happy to have her.

We also discussed our programs, most of which are going well. The Zumba class

will begin in October and the Summer Day Camp will be enhanced. We reviewed the annual events and there was enthusiasm and approval for the Spring Spelling Bee, Natural Hair Show, Juneteenth, Film Festival, Alvin Ailey Dance Theater Party, Wholistic Health & Wellness Seminar, Christmas Party and Scholarship Awards Ceremony. Dues were collected, the “Hidden Colors” dvd distributed, volunteers for Friends & Family Day, reviewed the March on Washington and plans to obtain a new banner. Thanks to Mercedes Terzol, who volunteered to assist with writing articles.

Raffle winner, Martha Barboza, will attend the Old School Dance Party sponsored by the Co-op City NAACP. The Association’s new officers were acknowledged for 2013-2015: Francine R. Jones, President; Deborah C. Nelson, Vice-President; Ebony Rae Lambright, Recording Secretary; Sandra Mitchell, Treasurer; Kevin Lambright, Assistant

Treasurer. A warm thanks is extended to Ebony Rae Lambright who assisted in mailing notices to our membership.

Finally, we celebrated the September birthdays of Mercedes Terzol and Reva Jones. All enjoyed music and dinner, including shrimp scampi, linguini, spinach, roasted chicken and garden salad. We thanked Edwinna Herrera for the delicious meal and Augusta Terzol for the ginger drinks.

The following are ongoing programs: Yoga & Pilates Mat Classes – Tuesdays, 7:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 2. 718-671-8364.

Belly Dancing Classes – Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 2. 646301-9438.

Evening Line Dancing – Thursdays, 7:00-9:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room #2.

Call 917-903-7073.

Computer/Laptop Classes – 2nd and 4th Tuesdays, 7:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 15. Call 718-379-5555.

Education – Second Mondays, 7:00 p.m.; and 4th Saturdays, 10:00 a.m., Dreiser Center, Room 15. 718-379-5555.

Jobs/Entrepreneurial Workshops – Thursday, 10/3, 7:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 15. RToppin120@aol.com or 718320-1424.

Children’s Early Morning Dropoff and After School Programs - School days.

Call 718-379-5555.

If you are unable to attend, you may obtain updated information by reading this weekly column. Also, if you wish to join the Association or update your membership, you may send your membership check or money order (DO NOT MAIL CASH) of $15 for a single membership and $25 for families, to: African-American Association of Co-op City, P.O. Box 702, Co-op City Station, Bronx, NY 10475. Donations are welcomed.

Like us on Facebook: “CoopcityAfrican americanassoc.”

—Francine R. Jones

The Coalition’s next general membership meetings will be held on Tuesday, October 1 at 12 p.m., 177 Dreiser Community Center, Room 15.

On Sunday, October 20, at 3 p.m., the Coalition of African-American Churches & Community Organizations of Co-op City, Inc. will sponsor its 18th Annual Friends & Family Day gathering in the Bartow Community Center, Room 31, 2049 Bartow Ave. in Co-op City, Bronx.

We are planning a day of games, prizes, entertainment, inspirational messages, refreshments, and more. We trust that you will assist us in making this free event a

success and thank you in advance for your anticipated support.

Please inform the Coalition of any suggestions that you may have. Mrs. Joan Murrell is the President of the Coalition.

Phone number, (718) 379-3494.

The Coalition is a non-profit organization 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 where there are issues of common concern and human rights.

We also sponsor Friends & Family Day

Celebrations, and Kwanzaa free for the community. Members of the Coalition include the following: African-American Association; Co-op City Baptist Church; Retirees of Dreiser Loop; Harriet Tubman Independent Democratic Club; NAACP, Co-op City Branch; St. Joseph’s Episcopal Church and Zodiacs Track Club.

Please support our efforts by sending us a tax deductible contribution made payable to Coalition of African-American Churches and Community Development of Co-op City, Inc., P.O. Box 619, Bronx, NY 10475.

Churches and organizations that desire to join the Coalition may apply for membership by either writing or calling (718) 379-3494 or (718) 671-5957 for a membership application, which should be returned with a letter on your church/ organization’s letterhead and signed by the Minister/President. Read Coalition’s weekly column for information about events and issues.

Remember, the Coalition’s motto is, “Coming together is the Beginning, Keeping together is Progress and Working together is Success.”

—Harman T. Leacock

National Association for the Advancement of Colored People Mailing address: P.O. Box 75-3111, Einstein Station, Bronx, NY 10475 President: Jerome Rice Office telephone: (718) 320-3210 Address: 135 Einstein Community Center, Room 36 Office hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Email: naacpccity2210@gmail.com ANNOUNCEMENTS: Newly elected officers: President: Jerome L. Ric.e 1st Vice President: Joyce Wilson Secretary: Brenda Brown Asst. Secretary: Carole Haque Treasurer: Hermena Smith

Asst. Treasurer: Terry Gavin Notice is hereby given that the officers will serve March 2013-2015.

Please direct all correspondence inquiries, etc. to the mailing address.

We hope all had an enjoyable summer and have exciting plans for the coming season.

Upcoming Calendar of Events at Einstein Community Center: The NAACP will resume membership meetings at 3:00 p.m. on Sundays, September 29th, October 27th and November 24th. All are welcomed.

September 21st - Freedom Fund & Membership Committee presents their annual membership campaign “Old School Party,” 8:00 p.m.-2:00 a.m. at

Einstein Community Center, Room 45.

Tickets: $30 advance (membership is optional). Membership is the life-blood of the NAACP. We depend on our members’ generosity to insure the NAACP’s independence. We depend on you to keep the flames of freedom burning bright. Please come out and support us.

TICKETS ARE NOW AVAILABLE. At this time, we are planning Neighborhood Law Day on Saturday, November 23rd; Our Holiday Celebration on December 21st and our annual Jubilee Day Celebration is scheduled for Saturday, January 4, 2014.

Community Outreach Food Drive Collection Box: We are accepting nonperishable food items for Church of the

Savior Food Pantry (e.g. canned goods, oatmeal, cereal, etc. ... please check expiration dates on all items).

Voter Registration Forms available in English & Spanish. Civic engagement, chair and committee members are doing voter registration for the election in 2013. The last day to register for the general election in New York is October 11. Registrations must be postmarked by midnight, October 11, 2013.

Join us in signing the NAACP’s petition to the Department of Justice asking them to file civil rights charges against George Zimmerman at http://wwwnaacp.org/DOJ-petitions. Petitions are also available at the office.

—Brenda Brown

Coalition of African American Churches & Community Organizations

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28 Rev. Dr. Sheldon E. Williams and the Co-op City Baptist Church invite you to join us tomorrow at 8:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. for worship service. Sunday School for children and adults is held at 9:15 a.m. We invite you to worship, study, and pray with us.

The Co-op City Baptist Church is located at 135 Einstein Loop, Room 50 (lower level). Our telephone number is 718-320-3774. Visit us on the web at www.coopcitybaptistchurch.org.

Stop The Violence Prayer Walks are held each Saturday in each section in Co-op City. Please join one of these walks against violence in our community when you can. The walks begin at 3 p.m. at the following locations: Library (Bartow); Town House Restaurant (Dreiser) and Basketball Court (Bellamy and Benchley). The Section 5 Prayer Walk begins at 4 p.m. in front of the Teen Center.

Join us for a mid-week spiritual pick-up at our midweek worship service which is held on Wednesdays at 12 p.m. Bible study is held on Wednesdays at 1:00 and 7:30 p.m. Bible study will also be held on Wednesday, September 25 at 5:00 p.m. Prayer Service is held on Fridays at noon and 7:30 p.m. Men’s prayer service is held monthly at 7:30 p.m., we invite the men of the community to join us on Tuesday, October 15.

Next Sunday, September 29, the Senior Choir will celebrate their anniversary at the 11 a.m. service. All are invited to this uplifting service.

On Saturday, October 5, the Building Fund Ministry is having a Cake and Bake Sale with Flea Market, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. at Einstein Community

Church of God’s Children

Bishop Nancy Rosario, Pastor and Overseer, Archbishop Angelo Rosario and the members invite you to visit our house of worship. Or please visit any of the many houses of worship in the Co-op City community that are teaching God’s Word. Follow God’s voice where He leads you. It is important that your faith increases, and it increases by the hearing of the Word. Church of God’s Children Worship & Community services center cordially extend an invitation to you. Our sanctuary and office location is at 127 Dreiser Loop (to the right of the Montefiore Health Clinic). Schedule: Sunday Worship – Spanish, 9:30 a.m.; English Worship - 1:15 p.m.; Sunday School - 11:30 a.m. Monday, 9:30-11:30 a.m. prayer/fasting/reflections; Wed. Prayer - 7 - 8:30 p.m.

Office hours: Tues./Thurs., 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Mon.-Fri.: credit counseling & credit restoration. Book Shop/ Goodwill Ministry: Mon.-Fri., 11 a.m. -5 p.m., 163 Dreiser Loop. After School program in progress – call 718-671-7265 for information and speak with Rev. Melinda Reyes.

Have you ever seen a family where the father has a problem with uncontrollable anger, his son seems to have been ‘handed it’, and the grandpa had the same problem?

Or have you noticed that not only do you suffer from something such as persistent irrational fears or depression, but your mother and her father also suffered from it as well? There are many people today who are living under bondage that the sins of their forefathers have brought them under.

Exodus 34:7, “Keeping mercy for thousands, forgiving iniquity and transgression and sin, and that will by no means clear the guilty; visiting (punishing) the iniquity of the fathers upon the children, and upon the children’s children, unto the third and to the fourth generation.” The price for generational curses has been paid! Join us for a series of Spiritual Warfare seminars - Breaking Generational Curses – Tuesdays, 10/1, 10/8 and 10/15 at 7 p.m. Theme for Tuesday, 10/1 – “Once you’re free – how to stay free.” 10/8 – “Breaking Family Witchcraft Curses.” 10/15 – “Breaking Emotional Demonology.”

You will hear sound Biblical teaching and testimonies.

Join us for a life changing experience in your life. We have the authority and we have the victory. www.rosarioministries.com. Call church office at 718-790-9120.

—Bishop Dr. Nancy Rosario

Co-op City Times / September 21, 2013

Co-op City Baptist Church

Center, Room 50 (lower level). Please come and support us in the building of our new church edifice. For additional information, call the church at 718-3203774.

The Scholarship Ministry invites you to join them on their annual shopping spree to the Philadelphia Premium Outlet in Philadelphia, PA on Saturday, October 26. The cost of the trip will be $45. The bus will leave from the Apple Savings Bank, Bartow and Asch Loop at 7:30 a.m.

There will be reserved seating. For additional information or for tickets, call 718-379-0541, 917-612-1245 or 718320-3774.

The Scholarship Ministry invites you to join them next year as they sail to the Caribbean. They will be sailing on the Royal Caribbean’s Explorer of the Seas going to Kings Wharf, Bermuda; Philipsburg, St. Maarten; San Juan,

Puerto Rico and Labadee, Haiti. This 10-day cruise will be from Thursday, July 17, 2014 to Saturday, July 26, 2014.

For additional information or reservations, please call 718379-0541, 917-612-1245 or 718-320-3774.

Rev. Dr. Williams is the author of Principle Centered Living: 9 Reasons To Maintain Your Values in a Pressure Filled World and founder of SEW Universal, Inc. Visit his websites: www.Principle CenteredLiving.com or www.RevDr SheldonEWilliams.com.

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

—Hattie L. Lucas

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 7:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. followed by Bible Teaching from 8:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Be with us to learn the truth from the Word of God. List of Programs and Events: Adult Sunday School is from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

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

Holy Communion is served the first Sunday of the month.

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

Missionary Sunday takes place on the third Sunday of the month Memorial Sunday (Men’s Day) takes place on the fourth Sunday of the month Seniors’ Sunday takes place on the fifth Sunday of the month.

Singles’ Ministry meets every third Tuesday evening of the month at 6:00 p.m.

Next Generation Choir & Club meets 1st and 2nd Friday of the month at 6:30 p.m.

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

Mid-day Bible study meets every Tuesday afternoon from noon to 1:00 p.m.

The Men’s Choir Gospel Concert will be held on Saturday, September 21st, at 2:30 p.m. Tickets for adults are $15, children 15 years and under $10. For tickets, please see any member of the Men’s Fellowship.

The Pastor’s Aide is sponsorship a Gospel Building Fund Banquet on Saturday, November 2nd from 1-5 p.m. Adults, $25; children 10 years and under, $12.50. Please see any member of the Pastor’s Aide for tickets.

Come join New Vision’s “Partners in Reading Program” every Sunday afternoon from 1:15 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. Students in Grades 1 through 8 discover the joy of reading while exploring and improving their literacy levels through small groups and reading partners.

Parents, we encourage you to bring your children to benefit from this free program taught by trained professionals. Registration is ongoing. You could contact the church at the number listed below.

The Church of the New Vision is located at 115 Einstein, Bronx, NY 10475; Telephone: (718) 671-8746 or (718) 320-0409. Our mailing address is: P.O. Box 753037, Bronx, NY 10475.

Please visit our website at www.churchofnew vision.com.

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Co-op City Times / September 21, 2013 The Circle of Christ Church family extends a warm welcome to you and your family and invites you to come and worship with us at 147 Dreiser Loop, patio level (located in the Dreiser Community Center).

Thought for this week: “But He said to me, My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.

Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weakness, so that Christ’s power may rest on me.” Corinthians 12:9 Are there a lot of little things bothering your thoughts like feelings of inadequacy?

There are so many things you are responsible for and never enough hours in the day to do them all. Then you wonder if you are doing anything right. The more you think about it, the more withdrawn you feel.

Then the thought comes to pack up and 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; (718) 862-9172.

CHURCH SCHEDULE: Sunday School - 9:00 a.m.

Worship Service - 11:00 a.m.

Communion Service - Every first and third Sundays Prayer Meeting and Bible Study – Wednesday at 7:00 p.m.

The following programs are at the Church’s Annex: 2053 Asch Loop North (Co-op City) Morning Prayer Services - Tuesday, 6:00 – 8:00 a.m., and 9:00-11:00 a.m.

Neighborhood Bible Study - Thursday at 10:00 a.m.

Extension of Prayer and Worship

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move to another place.

Will this fix everything? Reality is that it wouldn’t. Because the chaos isn’t from your circumstances. It’s inside you. To shift from feeling overpowered to empowered, you must realize a few things.

Just because you may feel inadequate, it doesn’t make it real. The fact that we may have weaknesses doesn’t make everything about us weak. We all have plenty of strengths. All we have to do is ask a couple of friends or family members to help us see what we do well. Celebrate those good things and then get a plan for bettering things that need improvement.

Get your head above the clouds and see all the many places where the sun is shining brightly in your life. Make a list of things you need to be thankful for. Make time to

Community Protestant Church

Service – Every first and second Fridays at 7:00 p.m.

SUNDAY SCHOOL BREAKFAST PROGRAM FOR OUR CHILDREN AND YOUTH. OTHER SCHEDULED EVENTS: September 23-27 – LAST CALL for the Women’s Guild’s fabulous 5-day vacation at the Pine Grove Dude Ranch situated in the picturesque foothills of the Catskills Mountains. Trip includes: deluxe round trip motor coach transportation; 4 nights’ accommodations at the Dude Ranch; 3 All You Can Eat Meals daily; fun fest parties, 2-hour boat cruise on the Hudson River, nightly entertainment, social programs, indoor and outdoor activities and many more amenities.

Cost per person: $585/double; single supplement of $75 additional. For reservations and additional information, call

Harvest Restoration Ministries

Pastors Anthony and Andrée Davis, cofounders of Harvest Restoration Ministries, Inc., extend to you a warm invitation to come and worship the Lord Jesus Christ with us.

We are a community oriented nondenominational church that preaches and teaches the Bible in an exegetical style. Our focus is to teach members of the ministry to use Biblical doctrines in a practical sense to be a blessing to both the home and the community. Pastor Davis has a particular affinity towards the empowerment of the youth. His approach is to meet these young people where they are and to help trans-

form them to meet their God given destiny.

We meet at: 135 Einstein Loop Community Center, Room 42.

Order of Services Sunday School – 11:00 a.m.

Sunday morning Worship – 12:00 p.m.

Tues. night Prayer Service – 7:30 p.m.

Wed. night Bible Study – 7:30 p.m.

Thursday night Praise Team rehearsal – 7:30 p.m.

Children’s Church – Sunday at noon (during main service) Communion – Every 1st Sunday of every month —Pastor Anthony Davis

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We want to remind you that we are collecting non-perishable items and supplies in order to provide and support families in need of food. We also are providing counseling and referral services for families in the community. If you need or know someone in need, please call 347-

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Saturday, September 28th – Join the Nurses Ministry on their Annual Trip to The “Big E” State Fair in Springfield, Mass. Departure from Church Annex (2053 Asch Loop North, Co-op City) at 7:30 a.m. Tickets: $65/adults; $35/children (3-10). For additional information and/or to make reservations, call (718) 671-7935 or 671-1754.

Saturday, October 12th at 3:00 p.m. – We invite you to a grand performance by the Sepia Players in the entertaining and enlightening play “WHO KILLED THE CHURCH.” Donation: $20. For tickets and/or additional info., call (718) 655-

29 945-1992. Please leave a message and we will gladly call you back.

Come join us at Circle of Christ Church and experience the love of God. CHURCH SERVICE SCHEDULE Wednesday – 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., Prayer & Bible Study Friday – 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., Youth Night and Children’s Bible Club Sunday - 11 a.m., Worship and the Word Children’s Church, 5 years old to 12 years old Little Lambs - Potty trained SPECIAL EVENT Every first Sunday of the month, the service is bilingual.

ALL ARE WELCOME. —Rev. Sam Colon

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Saturday, October 26th, 9:00 p.m. 2:00 a.m. – Enjoy a great evening of entertainment at the South Carolina Committee’s Annual Dance – A Black and White Affair - in Dreiser Auditorium, Co-op City. Music by DJ Jimmy Pressley.

Ticket: $20/advance; $25/at door, available by calling (718) 379-8514; (718) 671-0425, (718) 671-5493, (718) 6710231.

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

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Fri., September 27

Thurs., September 26 Wed., September 25

Tues., September 24

Mon., September 23

Bartow

Einstein

Dreiser

Word Games

Library

Crochet and Knitting

9:30 – 11:00 am, Rm. 31

9:30am – 1:00 pm, Rm. 49

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

Bingo 9:30am – 11:30am Room 31

Dominoes

Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session

10:00am, Rm. 45

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

Line Dancing

10:00 – 11:00am, Rm. 2

ZUMBA Class

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

12:00pm – 1:00pm, Rm. 4

10:30 am – 11:30 am, Rm. 31

Around The Lunch Table

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

Stay Well Exercise

11:30am, Rm. 49

Dominoes

Walking and Exercise w/Ms.Gaskill

2:30pm, Rm. 31

2:00 – 4:00 pm

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

Blood Pressure Rm. 31, 9am - 10am Word Games, Rm. 31 9:30am - 11:30am Stay Well Exercise 10am-11:00am, Rm. 31 Line Dancing w/Voncile 11am-12pm, Rm. 31 Bingo 1:00 – 3:30pm, Rm. 31 Card Games 2:00-4:00pm, Rm. 31 Dominoes 2:30pm, Rm. 31 Men’s Line Dancing w/Voncile 9:00-10:00am, Rm. 31 Word Games 9:30am – 11:30am, Rm. 31 Women’s Line Dancing w/Jenifer 10:00 – 11:0am, Rm. 31 Chat Session 10:00am, Rm. 31 Bingo 10:30am – 12:00pm, Rm. 25 Sing along w/Charles Carrington 11:00am-12:00pm Rm. 31 Card Games 2:00-4:00pm, Rm. 31 Dominos 2:30pm, Rm. 31

JASA CLOSED FOR SUCCOTH

Dominoes 10 a.m., Rm. 49

1:15 - 2:00pm, Rm. 2 2-3pm, Rm. 2 Basic Cellphone & IPAD Training course 1:30 – 3:30pm, Rm. 7

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

Art 10:00 am, Rm. 45 10:00 -11:00am, Rm. 36

Bingo 1:00pm, Rm. 49

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

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

JASA CLOSED FOR SUCCOTH

Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session 9:30 – 10:30am, Rm. 7 Sewing w/Raymonde 9:30-11:30 a.m., Rm. 7 Tai Chi 11am-12pm, Rm. 2 Mind Teasers 12 – 1pm, Rm. 4 Art Class 1-3pm, Rm. 7 YOGA w/Bhadra, 2-3pm, Rm. 2 Crochet and Knitting 10:00am-12:00pm, Rm. 7 Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session 9:30-10:30am, Rm. 7 Meditative Moments 11:00 – 12:00pm, Rm. 2 Line Dancing w/Ellie 10:00am-11:00am, Aud. A Mind Teasers 12:00pm-1:00pm, Rm. 4 Card Games, Dominoes 2:00pm-4:00pm, Rm. 7 Therapeutic Yoga 1:30pm – 2:30pm, Rm. 8

Schedule subject to changes without notice*

JASA CLOSED FOR SUCCOTH

WEEKLY TRIPS

1st Mondays:

1st Mondays:

Tuesdays

Stew Leonards Super Wal-Mart

Bowling

PRICE

PICK-UP TIMES

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

8:30 a.m. 8:45 a.m. $2.50 11:00am 11:30am (for transportation)

$5 $15

Einstein 1:00 p.m.

9:00 a.m.

11:15am

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

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

Non-Kosher

Soups, Breads and Desserts

Chicken parmigiana Whole wheat shells w/sauce Green salad

Whole wheat bread Fresh fruit

Alt: Poached Salmon

Gentle Yoga w/Anne

(Schedule subject to change without notice)

DATES

Mon., Sept.

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Apple juice Turkey meatballs w/Swedish sauce Noodles Green beans

Mind Teasers

Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session 9:30 – 10:30 a.m., Rm. 7 Alert & Alive Rm. 7, 10:30-11:30 a.m.

Mixed Cultural Dance 10:30-11:30 a.m. Aud. B Mind Teasers 12 – 1 p.m., Rm. 4 Zumba 1-2 p.m., Aud. A Tuesday Movie w/ popcorn 2-4 p.m., Rm. 7

Tai Chi 11 a.m., Rm. 45

WEEKLY TRIPS

Kosher

Intermediate Yoga

Card Games 2:00pm – 4:00pm, Rm. 31

Date:

Tues, Sept.

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Wed., Sept.

25

Orange pineapple juice Shake & bake chicken Blackberry pork chops Baked potato Yucca w/onions Braised fresh red cabbage Honey carrots Alt: Tuna & vegetable salad Orange juice Beef hamburgers w/onions, Potato knish Lettuce & tomato

Salmon cakes Polenta & green peas w/dill Collard greens

Whole wheat bread Canned apricots in juice/water

Whole wheat bread Fresh fruit

Alt: Grilled chicken Orange juice cabbage w/beef Thurs., Cold poached Salmon Stuffed w/meat sauce w/dill sauce Sept.

Mashed garlic potatoes Bow tie pasta salad Spinach 26 Russian coleslaw

Fri., Sept.

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JASA CLOSED

JASA CLOSED

Challah bread Fresh fruit

JASA CLOSED

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

ALL meals served w/margarine and fresh milk

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

Upcoming Events/Trips

There will be no refunds for all trips.

The JASA office @ 2049 Bartow will be CLOSED on Friday, September 27.

Flu Shots – Pathmark will be administering flu shots on the following days: Monday, September 30th – 10:00 a.m. - noon at 177 Dreiser Loop, Rm. 7, Tuesday, October 1st – 3:00-7:00 p.m. at 135 Einstein Loop, Rm. 34A Thursday, October 10th - 10:00 a.m. to noon at 135 Einstein Loop, Rm. 49 SEE FLYERS AT JASA OFFICES FOR MORE DATES AND DETAILS. Importance of immunizations VNSNY will make an educational presentation regarding the importance of immunizations on Wednesday, September 25th – 11:30 a.m. – 135 Einstein Loop Senior Center, Rm. 49.

Free Screenings for Nutrition Assistance (SNAP, the program formerly known as Food Stamps) Fridays, October 4th & 18th at 177 Dreiser Loop, Rm. 7 – First come, first served! Please bring documents that verify your identity, address, income & expenses (rent, medical, etc.). For more information: 718-320-2066. SEE FLYERS AT JASA OFFICES FOR MORE DATES AND DETAILS. (NEW) - Walking Club (The Big Apple Senior Strollers 2013) - The Walking Club will meet every Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. THROUGH NOV. 26 at 2049 Bartow Avenue, Room 31.

Empire Casino – Wednesday, September 25th - $5 includes transportation. Pick-ups: Einstein Loop 10:00 a.m., Bartow Ave. – 10:15 a.m. & Dreiser Loop – 10:30 a.m. (12 seats available).

Ripley’s Believe It or Not – Monday, September 30th - $17 – includes trans-

portation. Pick-ups: Dreiser Loop - 9:00 a.m., Bartow - 9:15 a.m. & Einstein Loop - 9:30 a.m. Tour starts at 11:15 a.m. (20 seats available). National Museum of the American Indians- Monday, September 30th, $10 - includes transportation. Pick-ups: Dreiser Loop - 9:00 a.m., Bartow - 9:15 a.m. & Einstein Loop – 9:30 a.m. The Tour of the Infinity Nations starts at 11:00 a.m. The tour will be 45-60 minutes in length and led by Museum Ambassador Ron Madson (12 seats available).

Woodbury Commons – Thursday, October 3rd - $15 – includes transportation. Pick-ups: Bartow – 8:30 a.m., Dreiser Loop – 8:45 a.m. and Einstein Loop – 9:00 a.m. Only 12 seats available.

Central Avenue – Friday, October 4th - $13 – includes transportation. Pickups: Bartow - 9:00 a.m., Dreiser Loop – 9:15 a.m. and Einstein Loop - 9:30 a.m.

Only 12 seats available.

Shop Rite – Friday, October 11th $3 – 2 hours - includes transportation.

Pick-ups: Einstein Loop - 9:00 a.m., Bartow - 9:15 a.m. and Dreiser Loop 9:30 a.m. Only 12 seats available.

Weight Management Support Group – Monday, September 23rd – 10:00 a.m., 2049 Bartow Ave., Room 25, facilitated by social workers. Learn techniques and information that can help you maintain a Healthy Lifestyle. For information: 718-320-2066.

Caregiver Support Group – Tuesday, October 1 - 1:00 p.m., 2049 Bartow Ave., Room 31. The group offers resources as well as an atmosphere of understanding and support, whether you care for a loved one from a distance or in your home. Facilitated by a social worker. For information: 718-320-2066.

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WEEKLY SCHEDULE

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FYI: The percentage of federal expenditures that went to Social Security & Medicare in fiscal year 2012 was 38%; the percentage of unpaid caregivers who manage medications for a loved one is 39%; and Medicare paid $8.2 billion for lab tests in 2010.

REMINDER: Our Holiday Luncheon is scheduled for Thursday, December 12th at Marina Del Rey; 12 p.m.-4:30 p.m. - $75/person. Tickets are available NOW! Call Stella, (718) 379-2088, or the AARP office – 718-320-1946 – leave a message for a return call.

NOTE: To our sick, on the mend and shut-in members, and those bereaved members, please know that you are in our prayers. Contact Frances Wilson, Good & Welfare Coordinator, 718-671-5493.

2013 TOUR ACTIVITIES October 22 – Holiday Outlet Shopping and Sands Casino – 10% off for seniors; play with your bonus and enjoy lunch bonus too…$49/person for a Fun Day Trip… contact Jean, 718-379-3742 December 30-January 1, 2014 – New Year’s Eve Gala: 1920’s Great Gatsby – trip includes Deluxe Motor Coach transportation; first stop at the Sands Casino in Bethleham (PA); then to the Desmond Hotel (Malvern, PA) w/dinner after

check-in; next day All-American buffet breakfast; side trips for the day include a choice of sightseeing; shopping at King of Prussia Mall; or a 4-hour stay at an Atlantic City Casino; New Year’s Eve entertainment w/surf & turf dinner and an open bar; hats, noise-makers and Champagne toast at midnight; buffet breakfast & show before departure for home — $100 deposit due at sign-up: $535/person (double); $645 (single); $525/person (triple); travel insurance (to be included w/deposit): $28/person (double or triple); $37/single …contact Jean, 718-379-3742.

2014 TOUR ACTIVITIES March 31-April 1, 2014 – Sands Casino w/a $20 free play & lunch voucher; then to the hotel w/dinner and a show; full buffet breakfast and then to see MOSES at the Millennium Theater; traveling on Deluxe Motor Coach transportation…$295/double; $285/triple; $345/single (travel insurance to be determined)…contact Jean, 718379-3742.

August 28 – September 6, 2014 – Canada & New England Cruise – Sail on the Royal Caribbean, 10 days/9 nights…pricing info to follow…contact Jean, 718-379-3742.

—Delores Debnam

Reminder – Annual Raffle Luncheon — Sea Shore Restaurant, City Island at 1 p.m.

Tuesday, October 1st, General membership meeting at 1:30 p.m., Room 38. Dues are $12 and new members are welcomed.

Please join us in our endeavors to support a cure for cancer. There will also be a Bingo.

All are welcomed.

Moses at the Millenium Theater – Lancaster, PA. – This will be a 2-day trip.

Wednesday, May 14th and Thursday, May 15th, 2014.

Day 1 - Lunch at the Hershey Farm Restaurant on your own. After lunch, at 2 p.m., a showing of Moses. Room accommodations at the Hawthrone Inn and dinner

at Millers Restaurant. Day 2 - After breakfast, off to the Sands Casino and casino package of the day. Cost per person – double $245; triple $235; and singles $287.

Please send in your deposits to hold your reservations. All balances or full payments must be paid by March 17, 2014.

For all of the above trips or functions, please call Mildred at 718-320-0288, Lydia at 718-671-3005 or Loretta at 718-6712958, mornings, 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., and 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., Mondays through Saturday.

Please remember those who are homebound or in nursing homes. Give them a call. Our prayers and good health are wished to all.

—Lydia Ruas

We are open two days a week, Monday and Thursday. Monday, 9:00 11:00 a.m.; Thursday, 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.

We are now selling jewelry, many choices of necklaces and earrings and bracelets. Our soft covered books are 25¢ each or 5 for $1, hard covered

books are 50¢ each. There is also a small selection of canes for $5, walkers for $10.

We are located in Dreiser Community Center, 177 Dreiser Loop, Room #13, second floor.

—Arlene Rodriquez

TUESDAY: September 24th - Going to Mt. Airy Casino in Pocono’s. Rebate is $25 slot play and $10 towards food.

Pick-up time is 8:30 p.m. at our 3 usual bus stops: Einstein Loop, Asch Loop (back of library) and Dreiser Loop.

WEDNESDAY: September 25 — NO BINGO GAME. SUNDAY: September 29 — We are having a Bingo game in Room 39 at 1:30 p.m. Admission is $3. Everyone is welcome to come and play. Snacks and refreshments served.

THURSDAY: October 17 - Going to luncheon and show in New Jersey, SHUT UP, SIT DOWN AND EAT. All payments must be paid before October 3. Pick-up time is 8:30 a.m. at our 3 usual bus stops: Einstein, Asch Loop

and Dreiser Loop.

MENU: Salad, pasta with vodka sauce, chicken piccata, roast beef, fish with lemon sauce, potato, vegetable, soda, coffee, tea. Also, a special dessert with a complimentary drink, wine or beer.

For information, see Ann or Mary at 135 Einstein Loop, Rm. 39 from Monday – Thursday, 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. or call 718-379-9613 or call Mary in evening at 718-379-4899.

JUST A NOTE: For the future, our 2014 dues is going to be increased from $12 -$15 per year. Due to the fact that we have lost so many members, we are forced to increase our yearly dues.

GOOD HEALTH IS WISHED TO ALL. —Mary Pilla

Einstein Cancer Fund

Baychester Library Events VISIT THE LIBRARY - A GREAT WEALTH OF INFORMATION SEPTEMBER UPCOMING EVENTS Film - Saturday, Sept. 21, 2:00 p.m. “As Good As It Gets” with Jack Nicholson Film - Saturday, Sept. 28, 2:00 p.m. “People Like Us” with Michelle Pfeiffer SEPTEMBER WEEKLY EVENTS Wii Gaming - Every Monday, 3:00 p.m. (Not 9/9) Toddler Time - Every Tuesday, 11 a.m. (Not 9/30) Teens TAG - Every Tuesday, 4 p.m.

Teen Lounge - Every Wednesday, 3:00 - 4:30 p.m., Chess Club - Every Thursday, 3:00 (3:30 on 9/12) Teen Lounge - Every Friday, 3:00 - 4:30 p.m.

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

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Co-op City Times / September 21, 2013

Reflections

by Rabbi Solomon I. Berl Spiritual Leader of Young Israel Synagogue Before there was electricity, people had to resort to candle light during the evening hours.

Light is the source of many illuminating stories in Jewish literature.

One telling tale tells how a man, deeply troubled, was once wandering restlessly through the streets of the European village in which he lived. He knew that he had sinned, but he did not know how he could make amends.

He happened to pass a little shop and through the window he saw a tailor repairing a garment by the light of

a flickering candle. The man went into the shop and said, “It is late at night, the candle is almost out, and you are obviously very weary. Why don’t you stop?” The tailor replied, “As long as the candle is burning, we can still mend.” The man gazed at the industrious tailor and his spirits lifted. “As long as we live,” he thought, “we have a chance to correct our mistakes.”

As long as we live, we have the opportunity to repent, to change, to improve, to do good. As long as the fire of life burns in us, there is hope.

Young Israel of Co-op City

Schedule for the concluding days of the Succos Holiday.

Wednesday evening – September 25th – 6:40 p.m.

SHEMINI ATZERES Thursday September 26th – Morning Services, 9:00 a.m.

Yizkor Memorial Services – Thursday,

September 26 – 10:30 a.m.

Simchas Torah Services – Thursday evening, September 26 – 7:40 p.m. and on Friday morning, September 27th at 9 a.m.

RABBI BERL WILL OFFICIATE AND DELIVER THE HOLIDAY SERMONS. HAPPY HOLIDAY!!!

Helping Parents On Wednesday, September 25, the Zodiac Track Foundation will host a seminar for parents and young adults. Oftentimes, we find ourselves in a position where we are constantly involving our children in extra-curricular activities without actually taking into account how economically taxing it can be on us as parents and caregivers. But we proceed with it anyway because we want our children to become well-rounded individuals and foster healthy positive relationships with their peers.

Keeping in line with that, the Zodiacs is hosting a Wealth Building Strategy Session in the Bartow Community Center, Rm. 28, from 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. which will be free to the public. High schools, colleges, and universities alike are not in the business of teaching students wealth creating systems.

This imperative information is being provided free of charge by experts who under-

stand the science of building wealth. They have taught and lectured around the country and are currently putting these skill sets to use with astonishing results. The amazing thing about this information is that it can be taught to anyone of any age regardless of your current economic situation, your lack of financial literacy, your recent command of the English language, or your level of formal education. This is the Zodiacs’ contribution back to a community that has supported them indelibly for so many years. This time, we’re doing something for the parents!

Meet us next Wed., 9/25, from 7:00 – 8:30 in the Bartow Community Center, Rm. 28 to receive some information that will actually change your economic life. There is nothing to lose and everything to gain by attending this free workshop. This information will change someone’s life…why not let it be yours!

—Arhemia Fidai

Zodiacs Track Club

SHALOM Jewish Funeral George Farr - Funeral Director “The Bronx Jewish Community Home, Inc. Memorial Chapel” (718) 828-9222 (718) 828-1700

Castle Hill Funeral Directors, Inc.

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

Traditional Synagogue of Co-op City at 120 Erdman Place (behind the lobby, 27B), welcomes you to pray with them.

Tel. for the Synagogue 1-718-379-6920.

Note: Office hours are on Thursday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and on Sunday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

2nd day of Sukkot is Friday, September 20. Services 9:00 a.m.

Candle Lighting at 6:40 p.m.

Saturday, September 21, Shabbat ends at 7:37 p.m.

Thursday, September 26, Services for Shemini Atzeret 9:00 a.m. Candle lighting, 7:28 p.m.

Friday, September 27, Simchat Torah Services 9:00 a.m. Candle lighting, 6:28 p.m.

Saturday, September 28, Shabbat ends, 7:25 p.m.

Rabbi Daniel Kronengold will conduct services for the Holidays and Shabbat. We always look forward to greeting you with

a warm smile.

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

Good and Welfare: Do you need a tree certificate sent “In Honor of” or “In Memory of” a special occasion or a condolence? You can give a living gift for the cost of $15 per tree. For more information, you can call the office at 1-718-3796920. We can accommodate you.

If you are feeling under the weather, we wish you all a speedy and complete recovery in double quick time. We want to wish Mimi Berlofsky, Gary Schwartz and Beverly Davidoff speedy recoveries.

Mazel Tov to Goldie Neiman on her Grandson’s marriage and to Marilyn Sherman on her Granddaughter’s marriage.

Your support is always appreciated.

Thank you. Shanna Tovah —Miriam Berlofsky

Our new season began on September 10 and we hope your creative juices are yearning for release. As people have seen in the past, you will derive much pleasure from your artwork.

Our 2013-2014 season portends to be one of the most exciting in our history – with art classes, art shows, lecture/demonstrations and workshops, free and open to the public.

BVA’s classes begin on Tuesday, September 10 in Room 5, Dreiser Community Center. You can choose from the 2 class schedules which are 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. or 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. The fees are as follows: Annual membership is $35 a year and a session of 10 classes is $60.

This is the best bargain in the Bronx – maybe even the city – given the quality of instruction offered.

Mr. Moses Groves, BVA’s own art instructor, is the artistic guide for these classes. Mr. Groves is an accomplished artist who has studied at the Art Students League and NYU. He has exhibited work in the New York and New Jersey area and has won awards for his artwork.

BVA is a non-profit, self-supporting organization that needs your support to continue offering high level art instruction at these bargain prices. So come join BVA on this fabulous artistic trek, take a class, make a donation – tax deductible, and feel the satisfaction of being a creator and/or patron of the arts. All checks should be made out as indicated above.

Science is for the body and art is for the soul.

—Sylvia Lochansky

Baychester Visual Arts Association

Notice of non-delivery of the Co-op City Times

The Co-op City Times is the official newspaper of the residents of Co-op City.

It is distributed to every residential building and townhouse cluster on Saturdays.

If you do not receive the paper, it is imperative that you call the distributor between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. at (646) 261-1761 or 347-439-5632. You should also contact the Co-op City Times office at (718) 320-3300, Ext. 3375, or email us at cctimes@riverbaycorp.com, to notify us so that we can follow-up with the distributor to ensure that the situation is rectified, especially if it is an ongoing problem.

Thank you for your cooperation.

Co-op City Times / September 21, 2013

Co-op City Seventh-Day Adventist Church

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What Controls Your Life? (Part 1) Everybody’s life is controlled by something. Is it a problem, a pressure, a haunting fear, a painful memory or an unconscious belief? There are hundreds of circumstances, values and feelings that can drive your life. Here are a few of the most common ones: 1. Materialism - People driven by acquiring things believe that “having more” will make them more happy, more important and more secure, but all three ideas are untrue. Possessions only provide temporary happiness. Self-worth and net worth are not the same. The problem with things/wealth is that it can be lost instantly through a variety of uncontrollable factors.

Real security can only be found in — YOUR RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD -

no one can take that from you.

2. Need for Approval - Many adults are still trying to earn the approval of unpleasable parents. Others are driven by peer pressure, always worried about what others might think. What pleases people one day displeases them another day.

Trying to please everyone is a sure prescription to frustration, depression and an unfulfilled life.

Nothing matters more than knowing what God thinks about you and that he loves you unconditionally.

3. Guilt - Many people spend their lives running from regrets and hiding their shame. Guilt-driven people are manipulated by memories. They allow their past to control their future. We are products of our past, but we don’t have to be

prisoners of it. God specializes in giving people a fresh start.

The Bible says, “What happiness for those whose guilt has been forgiven...What relief for those who have confessed their sins and God has cleared their record.”

(Psalms 32.1) Next week, we will look at other forces that control our lives and lead to unused potential, unnecessary stress, and an unfulfilled life.

Message from the Co-op City SeventhDay Adventist Church, 1010 Baychester Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475. Our Services are open to everyone.

Bread Ministry: Please stop by on Saturdays from 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. and get some for yourself or a neighbor who may need food.

Regular Meetings: Wednesday Prayer Meeting: 7:30 p.m.

Saturday Morning Bible Studies: 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Saturday Worship: 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Saturday Afternoon Bible Studies at 3:00 p.m.

Adventist Youth and Pathfinder programs on Saturday at 5:00 p.m. for children ages 6-17 Children’s Exercise Program Sundays, 11:00 - 12:00 p.m.

Free Adult Exercise Program Sundays, 12:00 p.m.—1:00 p.m.

Pastor Terry Giles can be reached at 914860-6570. You can also visit us on the internet at www.CoopCitySDAChurch.org.

—Pastor Terry Giles

Rev. Dr. Robert A. Smith, Jr., Pastor; Lady Theresa M. Smith, co-founder; Rev. McMillian, Assistant Pastor, and the Church of the Savior family extend an invitation to every person to worship with us.

We are a non-denominational, inter-racial, inter-cultural, intergenerational fellowship of believers. We care about you, not your W2. We are not church as usual. Come as you are, we leave the judging to God. The Church of the Savior family extends love and affirmation to the Co-op City community; A warm welcome awaits you!! A very special invitation to our new neighbors in Co-op City. We love you for who you are, not what you have. Please call us at 718-320-0002 or 917-734-4058 for more information.

Do you want a place that allows you to

meet the living God? Do you want to be connected to people who care about you not what you have on or how much money you make? A special seat and friend awaits you.

Church of the Savior is located at 120 DeKruif Place – street level, (under Building #7 near Dreiser Loop). Take the 38 to Dreiser Loop and DeKruif Pl. Our mailing address is: P.O. Box 86, Bronx, NY 10475.

Summer Sunday Schedule: Meditation and Adult Bible Study - 9:00 -9:50 a.m.

Divine Worship - 10:00 a.m.

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

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

service.

Sermon Topic: “Let Your Light Shine” Reading from Sacred Scripture: Gospel of Matthew 5:3-16 Thought of the Week: “Faith is to believe what you do not see; the reward of this faith is to see what you believe.” — Augustine.

Weekly Activities – Every person is welcomed.

Bereavement Group - Monday evenings at 6:15 p.m.

Bible Study Tuesday evenings at 6:30 p.m. Please join us for our in-depth study of the Gospel of Mark.

Thursdays at 10:00 a.m. - Channel 70, Bronxnet.

Every other Saturday - Food Pantry.

For more information in donating or

receiving food, please call 718-9255052. Because of the increase of persons attending our Food Pantry, we are reaching out to the community for assistance.

Here’s how you can help: WE NEED NON-PERISHABLE FOOD. No soda, potato chips, condiments, etc...Please check expiration date on all items. You can drop off your donations at the church Mon., 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. or Sun. morning, 9:00 - 10:00. Thank you and God bless you all! For more information, call Dr. Smith, 917-734-4058.

To the community: God bless you and all my prayers is that you had a healthy, safe and relaxing vacation. I look forward to greeting you as I move about in our community.

—Rev. Dr. Robert A. Smith, Jr.

Church of the Savior

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Laundry Room Etiquette Please be considerate of others when sharing use of the laundry room. While using the machines or waiting for your clothes to finish: • Please refrain from playing loud music; • Keep an eye on young children accompanying you; • Do not leave clothes unattended in washers and dryers for long periods of time; • Do not remove carts from laundry rooms; • Do not use the laundry baskets and/or laundry tables to sort dirty clothes.

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