Co-op City Times 09/27/14 by Co-op City Times

Vol. 49 No. 39

Saturday, September 27, 2014

CCPD and 45th Precinct team up to arrest five armed robbery suspects in one week It was a busy, but productive, week for officers and detectives from both the 45th Precinct and Co-op City Public Safety Department (CCPD) as they worked together to arrest five young men, each involved in an armed robbery in or around Co-op City over the past month. According to the CCPD Detective Unit, the first incident occurred on September 1st when a 20-year old female Brooklyn resident was lured to Co-op City via messages on the social media site Facebook which promised her involvement in a model’s photo shoot. She was told via Facebook to come to Co-op City’s Building 31A for the opportunity, but when she arrived there, instead of glamor, she was greeted

BY BILL STUTTIG

by a man unknown to her who pointed a black firearm at her and then stole her valuables, including her purse and an iPhone. After the incident was reported, a search of the area for the suspects was conducted, but came up empty. In the days that followed, a joint investigation by the CCPD and 45th Precinct Detective Units identified what was believed to be the home of one of the suspects in Building 33 and after further confirmation of the intelligence, detectives from the 45th Precinct went to the home and arrested the suspect, an 18-year-old man. That arrest occurred on Wednesday, September 17th and the following day, a known accomplice to

Co-op City’s young history makers (Continued on page 15) to receive Proclamation (Continued on page 2)

Today, Saturday, September 27, at 1 p.m. in front of Building 18, Assemblyman Michael Benedetto will present a Proclamation to the young authors of the Building 18 Scholarship Incentive Award Program (SIAP), who made history when their book, President Obama’s To Do List, was chosen for permanent display in the Smithsonian Museum. Shareholder Ruth Edwards initiated SIAP several years ago to expose the young people of Building 18 to cultural and educational opportunities that they may not have been able to experience on their own. A reception will follow the presentation in the Building 18 association room. Please attend and share in this proud occasion with Co-op City’s young history makers!

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Co-op City College, Career & Resource Fair to be held next Saturday in Dreiser Auditorium Next Saturday, October 4, the annual Co-op City College, Career & Resource Fair organized by Director Evelyn Turner and co-sponsored by the Riverbay Fund, will be held in the Dreiser Auditorium, starting at 9:30 a.m. Youth in Grades 3 through high school are encouraged to attend and take advantage of the resources and wealth of information that will be available at the fair. “One of the goals of this event is to encourage children to dream, set goals and high expectations for themselves,” stated Director Turner. The first session of the College, Career & Resource Fair will commence at 10 a.m. for students in Grades 3, 4, 5 and 6. This session will run until 12 p.m. and all attending youth must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Special guest, Suzette Clarke, author of I’m Your Teacher Not Your Mother, will share with parents the “real” reasons children fail in school. Ms. Clarke will provide simple solutions for parents to help get and keep their children on track, Director Turner said. The second session will be from 126 p.m. for students in Grades 7-12. BY ROZAAN BOONE

During this time, college and career representatives will be in attendance for the students to interact with. According to Director Turner, a number of colleges have already confirmed their attendance at the Oct. 4th college and career fair. “Presently, over twenty colleges and universities have confirmed,” Director Turner said. “Professionals will also be on site to talk about career opportunities.” Director Turner said that among those colleges and universities that have already confirmed their attendance on Oct. 4th are Temple University, Columbia University School of Nursing, Medgar Evers College, College of New Rochelle, Howard University, College of Westchester, York College, Mercy College, Shaw University, Bronx Community College, Kingsborough Community College, Claflin University, Lincoln University of Pennsylvania, Wesley College, Maritime College, Harvard College, North Carolina A&T State University, Bethune-Cookman University, Fisk University, Queens College, Queensboro Community (Continued on page 9)

Power Plant’s heat changeover begins today

The annual half-month period during which the Co-op City Power Plant transitions from cooling to heating begins today as the main chillers and cooling tower begin shut down for the winter and the plant transitions to heating service. Shareholders will no longer receive fully-cooled air from their home convectors as of today as the plant begins preparation for the start-up of the Dual Temperature Heat Exchangers which will provide heat to all convectors by Tuesday, October 14th. As is the case each spring and fall during the biannual changeover periods, Power Plant crews will perform a wide variety of maintenance functions to the essential equipment that is taken BY BILL STUTTIG

off-line only during these few weeks of transition from one basic plant function to another. Co-op City’s long-time Power Plant Director Brian Reardon explained this week that these transition periods are critical times for the plant engineers and crews because they offer the only limited windows of opportunity for required maintenance on critical plant components. In addition to the routine bi-annual maintenance functions, Reardon said that two-high-priority projects will proceed over the next three weeks. The first will be the completion of tie-ins to the plant’s new permanent water treatment facilities. The plant’s (Continued on page 20)

Extending a Helping hand … Board Director Evelyn Turner, organizer of the Co-op City College Career and Resource Fair set for next Saturday, accepts a $2,500 donation from New York Community Bank to help cover some of the costs of the extensive day-long fair which will apprise Co-op City youth and their parents of the myriad number of career and educational opportunities that are out there and within reach of all our youth. Presenting the donation on behalf of New York Community Bank were First Vice President of Premier Banking Vincent J. Balzano (l) and Vice President Ramyl Angco. Turner said: “I want to thank the bank for their support of our children. This will help us make next Saturday’s event the best and most comprehensive fair yet.” The fair will begin at 9:30 a.m. in the Dreiser Auditorium. The morning session will feature information and presentations for grade school children and their parents and the afternoon session, from noon to 6 p.m., will be geared for junior high and high school students and feature information on career and college opportunities that are available to them as they plan for a successful life going forward. The fair is co-sponsored by the Riverbay Fund. P hoto by Bill Stuttig

Arrests

the robbery was arrested by CCPD detectives after he was spotted waiting for a bus within Co-op City. The arrested accomplice was a 22 year old non-Co-opCity resident, detectives said. The 18 year-old suspect was charged with robbery, grand larceny, criminal possession of a firearm and possession of stolen property. His 22-year-old accomplice was charged with robbery and criminal possession of stolen property. In a completely unrelated case, the next day, September 19th, shortly before midnight, CCPD supervisors received a radio call from NYPD dispatchers asking for assistance in searching for three suspects who reportedly robbed a teenager north of Co-op City on Tillotson Avenue near Connor Street just moments before. The three suspects were reportedly seen running into Co-op City near the area of Dreiser Loop and DeFoe Place. According to Lt. Chris Bulat, CCPD’s patrol supervisor that evening, two of the suspects were spotted running towards the Dreiser Center area and one or both were believed to be armed. According to reports by both CCPD and the 45th Precinct, one of the teenaged suspects was apprehended shortly thereafter in the Dreiser Center vicinity by NYPD officers and an officer by CCPD. A loaded gun was found near the area moments later. The gun was later identified by the 45th Precinct and CCPD as a loaded 25-caliber Derringer firearm. According to Lt. Bulat, a search of the Dreiser Center vicinity by both agencies was still underway and a second suspect was soon found and taken into custody by a CCPD officer who discovered him hiding by one of the black rear exit doors. Bulat said in a report on the incident to CCPD commanders: “The officer

Co-op City Times / September 27, 2014 demonstrated great decision making and recalled his tactical training, approaching and taking down a potentially armed subject alone, effecting the arrest, securing the prisoner and then transmitting his location to other units from both CCPD and NYPD who quickly responded, allowing NYPD to take custody of the suspect.” According to Lt. Bulat, the next afternoon, the third suspect in the armed robbery was spotted near Asch Loop and Alcott Place and taken into custody by CCPD officers at which point he was positively identified by the previous evening’s victim of the gunpoint robbery. He was then transported to the 45th Precinct station house where he was formally placed under arrest. The three suspects allegedly robbed another teenager of his i-Phone at gunpoint. They were 14, 15 and 17 years old. A spokesman for the 45th Precinct said that the arrests would not have been possible without the help of precinct patrol units, and Conditions Teams and especially the great partnership the precinct shares with the Co-op City Public Safety Department. Chief Frank Apollo, Commander of the Public Safety Department, called the arrests “another example of the dedication and bravery of our Public Safety officers. The mere fact that our officers pursued these reportedly armed individuals until they were apprehended is a clear example of how the Co-op City Department of Public Safety will do everything in its power to keep residents safe. These arrests also highlight the joint efforts and relationship formed between the 45th Precinct and Public Safety Department in regularly working together to help maintain the community’s security and safety.”

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Reminder: No parking in the new bus stops…At of the beginning of the summer, the MTA and the city’s Department of Transportation installed four new bus stops in Co-op City, eliminating previously existing parking spaces. It has been reported that some cooperators have received tickets for parking in these areas which are now bus stops – two near the intersection of Dreiser Loop North and Co-op City Blvd., both sides; and two more at Asch Loop near Alcott Place, both sides. Residents are reminded not to park in these bus stops on else face the real possibility of receiving an expensive parking ticket by New York City parking enforcement agents. Photo by Bill Stuttig

DR. LEWIS WOLSTEIN Podiatrist — Foot Specialist

Basement closures: Buildings 16 A & B, and 15 A & B

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The basements in both Buildings 16 A & B, and Building 15 A & B will be closed for thorough extermination on Wednesday, October 1. While the basement closure will be in effect from 7:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. ONLY in Building 16 A & B, the basement to Buildings 15 A& B, will remain closed from 7:30 a.m. on Wednesday, October 1, until 7:30 a.m. on Thursday, October 2. During the closures, there will be no elevator service to the basement, and therefore, no laundry service in both buildings. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience in this matter. —CSO (Bartow)

Celebration of Life A memorial for Marsha J. Cooper

It is with much sadness that we announce the passing of Marsha J. Cooper, wife of Ray Cooper, Riverbay Buildings & Grounds supervisor, on September 15. A memorial service for the late Mrs. Marsha J. Cooper will be held today, Saturday, September 27, at 6 p.m., in Room 31 of the Bartow Community Center, 2049 Bartow Avenue. Please keep Mr. Ray Cooper and his family in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Marsha, you will always be with us, in our hearts. Love always, —Your loving husband, Ray; daughters Brandi & Brittani; and grandchildren, Lil Ray & Sayge

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Blood Drive today in Dreiser

Church of the Savior, in conjunction with the American Red Cross, will host a blood drive from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. today, Sat., Sept. 27th in Room 4 of Dreiser Community Center. Rev. Dr. Robert Smith said that the drive is needed to help compensate of the annual summer season blood shortage. “In the summer, when vacation time and outdoor recreational activities increase, blood donations historically go down to dangerously low levels.” Anyone 18 and over can give blood as long as they have not given blood within the last month. All donors are asked to bring photo identification.

Next CB#10 Meeting

On Thursday, October 16, Community Board #10 will hold its monthly meeting at the Dreiser Auditorium A, 177 Dreiser Loop, Bronx, NY 10475. The meeting will begin at 7:30 p.m. For further information, please call contact Community Board 10 at (718) 892-1161.

Annual Friends & Family Day

The Coalition of African American Churches & Community Organizations will host their 19th annual Friends and Family Day on Sunday, October 19th, 3 p.m., 177 Dreiser Community Center, Auditorium A and B. There will be games with prizes for the children, as well as vendors. Refreshments will be served. For further information, please call (718) 379-3494.

NCNW/Riverbay Fund Community Health Fair

September 20th was “Health Day” in Co-op City. The annual communitywide health fair co-sponsored by the National Council of Negro Women Co-op City Section (NCNW) and the Riverbay Fund was held in the Dreiser Loop Community Center. What’s it all about? It’s where providers and customers came together under one roof in a congenial atmosphere to share ways to improve one’s health and to learn of better health care practices. This type of community event provides a great opportunity and forum for residents and neighbors to get some of the latest – FREE - medical and ancillary information that is available. In the 21st Century, nothing is mundane under the banner of good health; just knowing where to go or whom to go to can make a life-saving difference in treatment options and health fairs can be viewed as standing-in-the-gap for parents, seniors and busy working folks wanting to know what is available for them. Additionally, there is the social angel as well. “I love coming to these events,” said Co-op City resident Sylvia Ruiz. “I see my neighbors and meet new ones. I go to all the events. We get a lot of good ideas here. I live in a townhouse and if my paper isn’t there, I almost die because there is so much going on in Co-op City.” Two friends, Angel and Luis of BY LAURETTA J. JAYSURA

Cooperators line up at the Montefiore table to have their blood pressure checked and for advice on various programs offered by the hospital. Photo by Lauretta Jaysura

Building 13, also enjoyed being at the fair. They said that this was a chance to see neighbors and get good information on health, nice gifts and food. They were headed to the Montefiore Hospital table to have their blood pressure checked. When asked what was her reason for attending the NCNW/Riverbay Fund health fair, Sylvia Shields said: “I am a retired union worker with insurance, and events like this provide information on many things of interest. I look for my paper every Saturday

morning. It helps to keep me informed. I also invited my friend who doesn’t live in Co-op City.” Vi Richards, a cooperator, said, “All my friends come to me to find out what is happening in Co-op because they know I read the paper. That’s why I’m here and I think it is a good thing.” Alma Walther, Chairperson, NCNW, greeted and thanked all in attendance, as well as the many volunteers for their assistance and treats. She remarked also (Continued on page 20)

Co-op City resident David Anokye receives coveted ASTA award The American Society of Travel Agents (ASTA) last week presented its Young Professional Award to David Anokye, a Co-op City resident of Building 5, when the group held their week-long Global Convention on-board the Norwegian Breakaway to Bermuda. The ASTA Young Professional Award is presented to a professional who is starting to make their mark on the travel business. Anokye gained experience in the travel business by working in the area of marketing and sales, and later as a frontline agent before opening his own home-based agency in 2007 while enrolled in the Master in Public Health (MPH) program at New York Medical College. “While I was at New York Medical College, I was tryBY ROZAAN BOONE

New time for Bereavement Support Group

The Bereavement Support Group offered by Church of the Savior for Co-op City residents coping with the loss of a loved one or close friend is moving their weekly meeting time up one hour, beginning at 5 p.m. each Monday starting with this Monday, September 28th. Persons interested in joining the weekly support group, or who would like to refer someone in need of bereavement support, are asked to call Rev. Dr. Robert Smith at 917-734-4058.

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David Anokye participating in a panel discussion on “Increasing Communication and Cooperation between ASTA members across the globe” during ASTA’s Global Convention last week.

ing to figure out if I wanted to go into the public health field, but I felt my passion more with travel,” said David, who also has a BS in Political Science from the University of Ghana. “Then, in 2007, I set up Klassique Travel in the Bronx as a home-based agency and over the years, I’ve expanded with two offices, one in the Bronx, and the other in Queens with five employees.” Once David graduated in 2008 from New York Medical College, he was able to dedicate his attention full time to Klassique, which specializes in air travel; travel to West African countries, especially Ghana, David’s native country; corporate travel and vacations to Hawaii, the Caribbean and Latin America. “The Young Professional Award is an industry recognition by the biggest trade organization in the travel industry and it (Continued on page 9)

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Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s happening in Co-op City Health Fair

Last Saturdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s health fair sponsored by the NCNW Co-op City section and the Riverbay Fund was an invaluable opportunity for Co-op City residents to meet and greet health professionals and receive advice and free screenings for blood pressure, mammograms and many other services. For many, these events give residents the chance to not only Photos by Lauretta Jaysura secure needed information to safeguard and maintain their health, but to get to know and interact with their neighbors.

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Meeting to discuss traffic concerns realized upon the opening of the New Bay Plaza

This past Wednesday, a special meeting was held to discuss the ever increasing traffic concerns affecting Co-op City and was jointly called for by Riverbay, Cooperators United, and Community Board #10. In attendance from our Management team aside from me, were Joe Boiko, Assistant General Manager and Ombudsman, Public Safety Chief Frank Apollo, Michelle Sajous, Director of Community Relations, and Noel Ellison, Manager of CSOâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;I, as were several Board Directors which included our Board President Cleve Taylor. Representing Community Board #10 was its newly elected Chairman and Co-op City resident Martin Prince, along with Ken Kearns, Community Board #10 Manager. Representing building and townhouse associations was Sonja Maxwell, President of Cooperators United; and Eleanor Bailey, who have been spearheading a campaign to address our traffic concerns prior to the opening of the new mall, along with Management. Aside from those above attending the meeting, we were joined by several local officials, including Senator Ruth HasselThompson and Donna Drayton, political aides from Congressman Engel, Assemblyman Benedetto, Bronx Boro President Ruben Diaz, Jr., Lt. Trapani of the 45 Pct. and his staff. We also had a couple of invited cooperators join us given some of the hardships they recently faced due to increased traffic. One such individual was Jeff Mabry, who lost his mother earlier this year after she was hit

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Boardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Committee on Disabilities and Accommodations seeks qualified volunteers

As Chair of the Boardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Committee on Disabilities and Accommodations, I am reaching out to the community for their involvement. So many of you have asked to be part of the new spirit of Co-op City and the Committee on Disabilities and Accommodations is an important effort to ensure we are inclusive of everyone in our community.

Towards that end, I would like to have an effective Committee with cooperators sensitive to the needs of disabled cooperators and people in need of special accommodations. All cooperators may apply to serve on the Committee on Disabilities and Accommodations, but if you have any of the following related skills or experience, please note which ones next to your name: â&#x20AC;˘ Cooperator with a disability â&#x20AC;˘ Caregiver â&#x20AC;˘ Home Attendant â&#x20AC;˘ Case Worker â&#x20AC;˘ Program Directors for Special Programs â&#x20AC;˘ Social Workers â&#x20AC;˘ Clinicians â&#x20AC;˘ Medical Workers â&#x20AC;˘ Attorney at Law â&#x20AC;˘ Attended law school

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the rear of the mall leading to the Hutch South does not meet with Federal Law, and that a crossover ramp from the mall to I-95 would not have enough room to be built given the shortage of land and the number of exits and entrances already so close together. Capt. McGeown advised that he has already made the request for traffic agents to be at all intersections along Bartow Avenue and is hopeful to have them in place for the approaching holidays. He noted that he had asked the DOT to give him supportive documents of the need based upon traffic studies which the DOT agreed to do. Concerning items such as signage, the Commissioner promised to address in short order, and noted that the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new Zero Tolerance speed limit goes into affect on November 5 whereby the speed limit in the entire city will be reduced to 25 MPH. As such, new signage with the 25 MPH signs will be placed throughout Co-op City. The Commissioner advised that she will attempt to have many of the studies completed prior to the end of October and would welcome the opportunity to meet with us then to review the findings. Once we receive the studies as promised by the DOT, a new meeting will be held among all of us who originally met to see where we are and what suggested remedies are made to us along with other ideas which may be presented to us. We will certainly keep you apprised of new information as we all have a vested interest in our community.

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Letters to the Editor

9/11 Remembrance: A Very Sad Turnout

To the Editor: On September 14th, my organization, From the Warfront to the Homefront Foundation, sponsored its 2nd September 11th, 2001 Memorial on the Section 1 Greenway. Emily Toro, a Gold Star Mother who lost her son, Pv2 Isaac T. Cortes, in Iraq in 2007, and a member of my board, worked hard putting this event together. Despite personally giving out hundreds of flyers to residents; postings ALL over the community and an article that ran in the Co-op City Times for 4 straight weeks, less than three dozen residents attended. I want to thank those who came out, including my biggest supporters, Morton and Olga Bruh, and my good friend, Ralph Jarvis, an Iraq War Veteran who To the Editor: This is an open letter to the destructive/unruly cooperators of our community. Stop! and take a good look around you. You don’t know what your parents had to do to try and give you a better quality-oflife. Take a look around this community...the very beautiful scenery and all the convenience right at your disposal. There’re not many places that have this type of setting. Your parents moved here because they wanted a better life for you. Is this how you repay them? Is this how you honor them, by trying to destroy everyone’s quality-of-life, including your

doesn’t reside here. I’d also like to thank Bishops Angelo and Nancy Rosario for their very moving and powerful words, and many thanks also to Pastor Sam Colon for his presence, the Co-op City Times for its wonderful coverage and, of course, Nellie Rodriguez of the SpanishAmerican Club who spoke so eloquently about her nephew, Richard Rodriguez, a Port Authority Police Officer who was off-duty on 9/11, but went to help others and was killed. I am GREATLY disappointed that most other community organizations were noticeably absent. Also NOT attending this solemn service were ANY members of CB #10, despite several notifications; and with the exception of Daryl Johnson, NOT one member of the

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own? The only thing you’re doing is shaming them. So, you should be ashamed. Parents have spoken to me and told me how ashamed they feel. If some of you would take the time and pay attention to the shameful look in their eyes and the hurt in their voices, maybe you will try to find some other way to redirect your life, instead of becoming inventory for the jails. No matter what kind of life you’ve had, when you become a certain age, you know right from wrong. You choose how you want to live and at that point, if you’re of

Riverbay Board of Directors or Riverbay Management attended. I have lived in this community for over 40 years. There are many residents who know me, many have verbally expressed their support for what I have tried to bring to this vast community, including a Winter Coat Drive and a holiday card drive for soldiers stationed overseas. Sadly, most of these individuals have NEVER once come out and shown their support for ANY of these projects, and I am sad to say that this year’s event will be my very LAST. The constant excuses of NOT hearing or seeing any type of notification has grown old and tired. As the saying goes, if you can TALK THE TALK, then WALK THE WALK. —Mark P. Bruh

legal age, you become responsible and accountable for your behaviors. Many of you are adults with children of your own. Is this really what you want for them? You are their first contact and it’s your duty as a parent to teach them proper behavior, consideration to others and respect. If they don’t respect you, they’re not going to respect anyone else. You are their first teaching tools. So, I’ll say to you, “Try helping this community to become a place where we all share a great quality-of-life, the one your parents tried to give to you.” —Junius Williams

Response to Director’s viewpoint in 9/20/14 Co-op City Times

Mr. Johnson discusses IJZ Associates who won the bid for demolition of the old Low Pressure (LP) boiler #2 which has to be removed to make room for the new High Pressure (HP) boiler. While Mr. Johnson is correct that the price was increased to $187,835, he does not mention that the next qualified bidder’s price was $375,618.75, almost twice the IJZ price. Therefore, based on the information available and the pricing received, IJZ was recommended for the contract. Mr. Johnson also discussed the change order for engineering services for the installation of the new HP Boiler. As discussed at the Board meeting, the manufacturer of the new HP boiler does not give full design specification to Riverbay at the time of the bid. They include in their bids steam capacity, fuel usage, emission of the output of the boiler, type of burners and control manufacturers, pricing and shipping costs and time for construction and delivery. Boiler manufacturers have their own proprietary configuration for different size boilers. After award of the contract, then a boiler manufacturer customizes the boiler to the owner’s location and space. From the inception, Riverbay and our engineers had issues with the design not fitting into the existing space and this required

several additional design plans to be drawn and redrawn over a period of approximately 6 months as our engineers and the boiler design team ironed out the design and weight issues involved. This was time and additional expenses not budgeted for originally and therefore the increase in the bid price and the need for the change order. This also led to the other major part of the change order in that now that we had a workable design, the boiler could not safely go through the back of the Power Plant. The only alternative was to bring the pieces through the roof which entailed many man hours working with the crane company and geo-technicians to determine the size of the crane needed to lift these heavy pieces into place and information on the integrity of the ground to support the crane. This work also was not included in the original bid and had to be accounted for. Regarding Mr. Johnson’s issue with the change orders to the building substation maintenance contract, this work is required by Con Edison, NFPA and IEEE regulations since we maintain the building electrical systems. It is done on a 3-4 year rotation and we are required to service the 37 substations around the development con-

sisting of 74 building transformers and 240 building breakers. The process involves checking the breakers to ensure that the breaker will work properly. To do this, the breakers are pulled out of the substation and a temporary breaker installed, while the original breaker is cleaned and tested. If the breaker tests out properly, it is reinstalled. If not, the breaker has to be repaired, retested and then reinstalled. The same procedure is performed on the building transformers which are tested for resistance and wear, as well as the safety items in the transformer cabinets. These repairs to the breakers and transformers cannot be seen until they are taken out of service, and since there is no other way of determining how many breakers and transformers need work beforehand, it becomes a change order to the contract. This work was done with minimal inconvenience to shareholders between the midnight and 5 a.m. hours, therefore the need for overtime, which again, was not budgeted for since the breakers have to first be taken out of service and examined. With that said, the off-hours work will be added to the bid specification the next time this work is due to be done. —Brian Reardon, Director Riverbay Power Plant

Important Notice to Shareholders of Building 16

Article SIXTH of your Occupancy Agreement provides, in part, that your lease automatically renews for an additional three (3) year period. You need to do nothing if you want your lease to extend for another three (3) year period. If you will be moving out at the end of your lease, notify Riverbay, in writing, Attention: Sales Support Office, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475, ninety (90) days prior to lease expiration.

Building 16

Current Lease Expiration Date

New 3 yr. Expiration Date

600 & 620 Baychester Ave.

Dec. 31, 2014

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Co-op City Times

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Public Safety Report

Co-op City Times / September 27, 2014

CCPD takes action against persons caught writing graffiti

BY LIEUTENANT PAM APOLLO The Co-op City Department of Public Safety and the New York City Police Department have taken proactive steps to enforce Graffiti Laws in Co-op City. Graffiti may seem like a victimless crime, but it, in fact, causes unsightly damage which is expensive to correct. Graffiti can also lead to more serious crimes, violence or involvement in gangs. Graffiti has been used to mark drug or gang “territory.” It is important for residents, especially those with teenage or young adult children, to be aware of laws pertaining to graffiti, as well as the signs of involvement in the graffiti culture. Graffiti, and even gang-like graffiti, have been embraced by pop culture. Graffiti can be seen in videos and on popular clothing. Graffiti has even been embraced as an art form and can be seen in museums and galleries. Graffiti is colorful and can be a means of artistic expression. However, when graffiti defaces the property of another person without the permission of the owner, it becomes a crime. Graffiti on public property is always illegal. The Co-op City Department of Public Safety works with the New York City Police Department’s Citywide Vandals Task Force. The Citywide Vandals Task Force is responsible for tracking and preventing vandalism in all 5 boroughs. When the Department of Public Safety conducts building sweeps, potential gang related, biased or threatening graffiti is forwarded to the 45 Precinct. The Vandals Task Force compiles books of the worst offenders’ “tags,” graffiti signatures, so that when they are caught, they can be charged with all graffiti they are responsible for throughout the five boroughs. The New York City Police Department Citywide Vandals Task Force is based in Brooklyn with a satellite command in Manhattan and a Graffiti Coordinator in every precinct. The unit falls under the direction of the Transit Bureau because the subway system is still at the heart of the graffiti culture. The Task Force aims to eliminate graffiti by educating the public by speaking at schools and community meetings. More information about the New York City Citywide Vandals Task Force may be obtained at www.nyc.gov/html/nypd/html/ crime_prevention/citywide_vandals_taskforce.shtml or by phone at (718) 265-8899. Riverbay Corporation works to reduce and eliminate graffiti by quickly painting over graffiti after it is photographed and documented by the Department of Public Safety. Rapid removal of graffiti cuts down on the amount of additional graffiti added as a part of a “graffiti dialogue” between different groups or associates. The laws against graffiti vandals are serious in the City of New York. It is illegal for minors to purchase spray paint or broad tipped markers, storeowners are also held accountable. Any person found defacing public or private property with aerosol spray paint, broad tipped markers or etching acid will be charged to the fullest extent of the law. New York City offers a reward of $500 (Five Hundred Dollars) to any person who provides information leading to the apprehension, persecution or conviction of any person who vandalizes property. Persons with information about graffiti should call 3-1-1 or (212) 639-9675 from telephone numbers outside New York City’s five boroughs. Persons should also contact the Department of Public Safety at (718) 6713050. Riverbay Corporation is offering a $100 reward for information leading to the identification and apprehension of anyone writing graffiti within Co-op City. Parents should be aware of any evidence that their children are in any way involved with graffiti. Possession of spray paint or markers should be watched for. Paint stains on skin or clothing are also a sign that a child may be involved with graffiti. Speak to your child and explain the consequences if you think they may be involved. Graffiti enforcement is serious business in all areas of New York City. Any person arrested for graffiti offenses will also receive a Co-op City Community Complaint for Anti-Social conduct in connection with their arrest. A Community Complaint carries a monetary fine which doubles with each offense. Residents are reminded that bike riding is not permitted near buildings, in shopping malls or anywhere else signs prohibiting bicycle riding are posted. Drivers are reminded to use caution for bike riders in the streets. 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.

OPPORTUNITIES AT CO-OP CITY

Tell your friends, relatives and employers about:

2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475 • 718-320-3300 Riverbay Corporation is an equal opportunity employer.

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. Please DO NOT email resumes for EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES to the aforementioned emails. For EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES, please see bottom of the employment listings for specific directions.

Contract 2937, New High Pressure Boiler Installation: Installation a new High Pressure Boiler in the Power Plant. Bids Due: October 14, 2014 at 2 p.m. Bonding: Bonding is required Insurance: Insurance is required

Contract 2946, Installation of Hollow Metal Doors & Frames as Needed: Removal of individual doors and frames and the replacement with similar sizes with specified hardware.

CONTRACT SUMMARY

Bids Due: October 9, 2014 at 2 p.m. Bonding: Bonding is not required Insurance: Insurance is required

Contract P695, Mannington VCT Floor Tiles Bids Due: Sept. 29, 2014 at 2 p.m. Purchase Only Contract P696, Bareroot California Previts Bids Due: September 30, at 2 p.m. Purchase Only

Contract P699, Spring Bulbs (Tulips, Hyacinth & Crocus) Bids Due: Sept. 30, 2014 at 2 p.m. Purchase Only

Vendors interested in bidding on Contracts P695, P696 and P699 should contact Barbara Penn for the specifications and/or amounts needed at bpenn@riverbaycorp. com.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Open to all Applicants September 9, 2014 – Until Position is filled Originally posted: June 12, 2014 • Reference # 14-30 Clerk Assistant (Temp) Board of Directors Office Riverbay Corporation’s Board of Directors is seeking an ideal candidate whose responsibilities will include, but not be limited to responding to various requests and/or assignments from the Board Liaison. Candidate will be responsible for clerical duties, including but not limited to, typing, filing, and answering phones. This position requires maintaining the strictest of confidence concerning office correspondence and activities. Applicant must possess effective written/oral communication in English, and good interpersonal skills. Ideal candidate should have a High School Diploma and 2 years of college. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Power Point & Outlook) and ability to type a minimum of 40 wpm is required. Candidate must have knowledge of clerical procedures. Candidate must be patient, courteous and professional in all communications (verbal & written). Applicant must have the ability to perform multifunctional assignments in a fast paced environment. Days of operation: Monday to Friday. Selected candidate must successfully complete interview/selection process, as well as pre-employment screening (Microsoft Office Testing, Drug testing, criminal background check, verification of previous employment).

Open to all staff and outside applicants September 19, 2014 to October 3, 2014 Originally posted: September 18, 2014 • Job Reference # 14 - 46 Requests for transfer/promotion must be received by the Employee Services office by October 6, 2014. Employees who are promoted/transferred will receive the current union scale for respective union positions, or applicable rate increase for non-union positions. Asst. Payroll Coordinator Budget/Finance Candidate will be responsible for assisting Payroll Coordinator in processing and reviewing high volume weekly corporate payroll. Duties will include, but are not limited to computing and entering confidential wage data into payroll records. Applicant will be responsible for computing recorded earnings from time and attendance records to ensure employees are paid accurately, processing weekly time-off requests. Additional responsibilities include maintaining payroll records, preparation and maintenance of various Excel spreadsheets. Applicant will be responsible for preparing, finalizing and transmitting weekly payroll to ADP. Candidate will input all information for new hires and run weekly e-time reports. Selected candidate will be responsible for preparing ADP payroll system for next weekly cycle, back-up and uploading of payroll computer/clocks, as well as generation of various union reports. Responsibilities include responding to all payroll related requests, preparation of payment vouchers, assisting in employee related payroll inquiries and additional duties that may be assigned by supervisor. Applicant must possess effective written/oral English communication, as well as good customer service and interpersonal skills. Candidate must be patient, courteous and professional in all communications (verbal & written). Applicant must be computer literate with intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Excel. Knowledge of ADP payroll systems is a plus. Applicant must have the abilities to multitask in a fast paced environment and perform multifunctional assignments. Candidate must be able to type forty (40) wpm. Selected candidate must successfully complete aptitude testing (including timed typing), interview/selection process, as well as pre-employment screening (urinalysis, criminal background check, verification of previous employment, community complaint review). Work schedule – Monday – Friday (shift may vary).

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.

Assisting our seniors with good services Co-op City Times / September 27, 2014

You might have seen the name JASA around here and in this paper. But did you know that they provide a wide range of beneficial services for seniors that are at least 60 years of age? If not, then I want you to please read on to see if these services can benefit you, your family, or someone that you might know. Helping Our Seniors At times, it might be difficult to apply for government benefit programs. The applications might be long and confusing. Plus, the employees at the governmental agency might not be so helpful. So, that's when an agency like JASA can step in and help. According to information from their Bronx District Director, Danielle Palmisano, and their website, JASA has social workers that can help people apply for food stamps, Medicaid, Medicare, SSI, and the Senior Citizen Rent Increase Exemption (SCRIE) program. And, for our Mitchell-Lama development, getting assistance with the SCRIE program is very useful because seniors that are at least 62 years of age can avoid increases in their carrying charges. Case Management The JASA program has centers in our 3 shopping malls, Bartow, Dreiser, and Einstein. Combined, Ms. Palmisano stated that they serve between 3,000 - 3,500 seniors in Co-op City every year. Part of their service work includes case management, counseling, and making arrangements for kosher and non-kosher meals to be served to our seniors. Also, recreational activities and trips are added. Additionally, their program includes services for "light housekeeping, cleaning, shopping, laundry, personal care, health concerns, and other

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home care services." And, the meals in their centers come with a suggested contribution of $1.50 for our seniors. But, according to Ms. Palmisano, no one will be denied a meal. Then, they provide an assessment for the Meals-on-Wheels program. So, if a person is limited to their home, then they can get nutritious food delivered right to their door. Home Care Services According to information from their website, JASA is a "NYS Department of Health licensed agency providing home health aide, personal care assistance, and nursing services to older adults and their families. So, the workers at JASA can help out with cooking, cleaning, grooming, nursing services, and shopping for their clients. Also, they can provide "emotional support and companionship." These types of services can be very useful when calls and visits are rare to family members or other loved ones. Housing JASA also "provides housing to nearly 2,300 New Yorkers that are age 62 and up." According to their website, applicants must "qualify as low- to moderate-income and/or disabled individuals." Presently, applications are being accepted for a housing facility in Far Rockaway. However, they also have homes that are located in

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Brooklyn, Manhattan, and Queens. Mental Health Center JASA operates a licensed Geriatric Mental Health Outreach Center for seniors, located at: One Fordham Plaza, Suite 908, Bronx, NY 10458. JASA and Riverbay Riverbay provides rooms and monetary assistance for the JASA programs to operate here. Therefore, I want everyone to know about their programs. Also, I want everyone to please think about your family, friends, and neighbors here that are at least 60 years of age and can use some assistance from JASA. If yes, then please call the main offices of JASA, located at 2049 Bartow Avenue, at 718-320-2066. Lastly, Ms Palmisano would like for more people to get involved and volunteer for their programs. So, please feel free to help out and to help your community. Thank you. Dads Take Your Child to School Event We had a very inspiring event for dads on Tuesday, September 16. This event was produced by Ronald J. Hartridge, Parent Coordinator, at PS153x - The Helen Keller School. "In supporting our children, parents need to meet the community and the community needs to meet the school," stated Mr. Hartridge. So, several community leaders, along with about 70 fathers and I, went to his school for a nice discussion. Speaking to the fathers were Dr. Reverend Robert Smith, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz, Jr., Councilman Andy King, Assistant Deputy Commissioner HRA Alan Farrell, and me. In my presentation, I focused on the love that a father must continue to show their children if things unfortunately fall apart with the mother of their children. (Naturally, this same presentation

is applicable towards mothers. But, this event was for fathers.) Continuing, I stated that a good man will never want to destroy a relationship. But, in this day and age, negative things can happen real fast. And, when they do, the children are often caught in the middle. So, some fathers will give up on everything—including the children. And, they will sever all ties with their children and their former family. And, on the other hand, some mothers will sever all ties with the father. However, both of these actions are wrong. Nevertheless, as fathers, we have to be there to help our children in school and to grow up to be responsible adults. That's the message. Now, I want to thank Ronald J. Hartridge, PS-153x Principal Meghan Kelly, and all of our school and community leaders for making this event happen. Close It's very good to know that we have services for the seniors in our community. Therefore, let's do more and spread the word about these services to our family, friends, and neighbors. 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@opton line.net (Please double-check the spelling of this address.) Also, please call me at 718-671-4544 if you don't receive a response from your message. You can also join me on Facebook by typing in: Daryl H. Johnson. Okay, that’s it for now. So, please have a wonderful week. And, may God bless you and your family. Thank you.

College Fair

Co-op City Times / September 27, 2014

College, Monroe College, Hartwick College, Brown University, University of Delaware and North Carolina State University. “This event is a great community opportunity for young people to meet with a gathering of representatives of post-secondary institutions that allows them to interact with admissions representatives to discuss course offerings, admissions and financial aid requirements, general college life, and other pertinent information to the college selection applications and admissions,”

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stated Director Turner. “We will also have a Financial Aid and Scholarship Workshops to assist parents and students with securing free money.” At 12:30 p.m., there will be a special event, the presentation of a legal skit with actual lawyers and judges doing reenactments of two historical cases: 1896, Plessy vs. Ferguson and Brown vs. Board of Education, 1954. After the presentation, students will be able to meet and speak with the legal professionals. At 3:30 p.m., a Financial Aid workshop will be held and literature on schol-

arships will be available to everyone who would like a copy. “The Financial Aid and Scholarship Workshops will assist parents and students with securing free money,” said Director Turner. There will also be raffles for tablets and money orders ranging in amounts from $25 and up for NY’s 529 College Saving Plan. Director Turner also said that representatives of the college saving program will also be on site to assist parents in opening 529 accounts. There will also be a variety of printed literature and

resources available for students and their parents, as well as snacks and refreshments. Anyone who would like to make a donation towards the 2014 College, Career & Resource Fair may do so by making their check payable to the “Riverbay Fund, Inc.” and mailing it to: Evelyn M. Turner, President; Riverbay Fund; 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, N. Y. 10475. For further information about the College, Career & Resource Fair, you may contact Director Turner at (917) 324-1033.

makes me feel that I’ve really achieved something. It’s a yearly award and only one person per year is awarded among young travel professionals so for me to win it, it’s personally very fulfilling. It means I’m doing something right, it gives me exposure, and finally, it means the sky’s not even the limit.” David Anokye migrated to the United States in 1998 with his father from Ghana, West Africa. They settled in the Soundview section of the Bronx until David and his wife, Nana, moved to Co-op City in 2008 to start their own family. They are now the parents of 3 sons – David, 5, and 23 month old twins, David and Deron. David said that he feels that Co-op City is one of the

safest communities in which he can raise his family. “We have our own 24 hour security, all the malls are right here around the area so you can shop, the apartments are spacious and the maintenance we get when something goes wrong is excellent,” said David. “I also like Riverbay’s policy of not having anyone loitering around after 10 p.m. and it’s ‘no dog’ policy. “It’s environmentally friendly and I can’t trade it for any other place and because of these reasons, I’ve decided not to buy a house. There’s no need to move to another location to buy a house,” David said. David attributes his personal suc-

cess to his faith in God, and as for his professional success, he said, “my dedication to the job and meeting goals; surrounding myself with industry professionals so I can learn from them; sincerity, because the travel business is a business of trust; always staying positive, and finally, being calm in the midst of problems and seeking solutions.” He especially wanted to acknowledge two of his employees for the dedication that they have exhibited since they started working at Klassique, Amma Otoo, also a Co-op City resident, and Stephen Odei, the manager of the Queens office of Klassique Travel. “They have brought in the idea that

a career is what you want to make it to be, and since they’ve been brought on, they have excelled beyond imagination within the short period of time that they’ve worked for me,” said David. To other young people, David offers the following advice: “I’d like them to know that success is not achieved overnight; it’s a lot of hard work, and knowing what you really love to do because someone once said, essentially, you never work a day in your life when you love what you do.” David motto is also very simple. “I’m proud to be a travel professional because I sell experience and, for the world out there, without a travel professional, you are on your own.”

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Don’t let Viewpoints confuse you Co-op City Times / September 27, 2014

After years of me reading the Co-op far too many and too City Times and not understanding who to Director’s Viewpoint frequent. However, the believe, it is very important to me that you, current sitting Board is my fellow cooperator, not fall into that dealing with contracts that Assistant Secretary same pit. It makes you confused, bitter and were voted in by previous disinterested. We don’t need that, ever! We Boards that were much need our cooperators to care, understand more hands-off, leaving resolution decisions mostly and be involved in this community. With to Management’s recommendations. As a result, that said, let me make some clarifications some change orders that come through are not based on facts so that you can digest the desirable, but need to be carried out to run this large massive development. When a change order is prematerial thrown your way. sented to the Board in a first reading of the resoluOutsourcing and Painting/Plastering tion, any Director can research the change order and Pilot Program present facts and alternatives to defeat this change The pilot program the Board is attemptorder when it comes back for a second read. If there ing to carry out is a chance to verify that in fact it were any other options, that would be the time to recwould be less costly to provide painting and plastering ommend them. That is the way the process works. services with our own staff. It has been mentioned that However, there are some big issues like the Power we should use the staff we have now to carry out our Plant, convectors and flooring here at Co-op City that painting and plastering needs. With this being a large union population, you can understand that our BJ32 are going to take a much larger view of the issue than union staff cannot paint or plaster, as per union agreewhat I believe to be a knee-jerk reaction to undesirable ments, that would be crossing over onto the skill set of change orders. DC9. Currently, we only have a couple of DC9 staff If you notice, this current Board is working hard here at Co-op City to paint hallways. Fortunately, we and long to look over everything and challenge all have already been able to prove that these employees NEW contracts so that we aren’t caught up in costly or can perform this task for hundreds of thousands dollars questionable contracts that are followed with change orders to get the job done. If it were up to this new less than our current contractor Atlas. Board, we would bring as much work as possible inThe pilot program would enable us to hire skilled house to keep cost down. Outside contractors generally painters, approximately ten, to work in a designated mean a middle man, which generally means additional section for six months to analyze if it would cost us less cost. It is my opinion, the only time we should use a than the $4M annually we pay Atlas now to paint and contractor is for services truly too technical and skilled plaster apartments. I am confident that our cooperators for our staff to handle, like elevator repairs. would prefer to save the money with in-house painters. Historical Vantage Points The only way we can be confident of the savings is to try the pilot program for six months. One of the first things I discovered as a new Board Change Orders member is that the Riverbay Corporation Board is Change orders at Co-op City are out of control and privy to information shareholders may not ever see.

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Some of the early documents I read made it clear that we as shareholders don’t need to rely on individual opinions of Management, budget or loan history, which, in most cases, is modified. We, as shareholders, should rely solely on facts and documents that back up those facts. Unfortunately, it is human nature to blur lines and make sense out of things that may not really make sense when facts and figures are applied. Riverbay Corporation Requires Prudent Decisions This Board has chosen to be transparent. We want to share as much information with you as possible so that you can be a part of the process. When you see that we are working through decisions, you can understand that we are handling it as a large corporation with a great deal of money and shareholder investments involved. I learned from my many management positions where a lot of money and people were affected by my decision; it was best to be informed, insightful and deliberate when making decisions. As the saying goes, it’s best to measure twice and cut once! Riverbay Corporation is a large organization with assets valued at approximately $303M and an appraised value of $1.3 billion. Riverbay Corp. is like a large cruise ship that can’t just turn on a dime. The changes we want to make for the betterment of the community can’t all be done at once. Continue to follow the Board’s actions. Notice the changes we are instituting every month. Come out to Open Board meetings and ask questions; if you have to stay a little later than desirable, please do so if only once every month or two. Remember the Board is burning the midnight oil on a regular basis to benefit the community. Keep your eye on the prize and stay focused; I know how easy it is to be distracted. If you aren’t sure about an issue, ask! I continue to be interested in what you think. You can reach me at: Riverbay Board of Directors, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475 or Lberk@riverbaycorp.com.

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The true spirit of champions Co-op City Times / September 27, 2014

SAVE THE DATE: Saturday, October 4 – Dreiser Auditorium – 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Our “community champions” are the tireless volunteers who are busy with all the logistics to make our College, Career & Resource Fair one of the best! Thank you, volunteers. Our “corporate champions” are New York Community Bank, PepsiCo, Fairway Supermarket & Stop & Shop for their awesome contributions for this community event. Many thanks! Our “community champions” are the Spanish American Club, the Williams bridge Club & the Lions Club for their contributions. Many thanks! Our individual “champions” are the cooperators who have sent a donation. Many thanks. It’s not too late for contributions to be mailed to the Riverbay Fund, 2049 Bartow Ave., Bronx, NY. About college fairs This event is a great community opportunity for young people to meet with a gathering of representatives of post-secondary institutions that allows them to interact with admissions representatives to discuss course offering, admission and financial aid requirements, general college life, and other pertinent information to the college selection applications and admission. On the other hand, institutions are looking for the right students and want to spread the word about their college by sharing handouts and brochures. Our team will be providing good samplings of what’s out there. Let’s look at my home state, the Carolinas. We have confirmed: The North Carolina State “Wolfpacks” from Raleigh, N.C. NC State University is the largest university in the Carolinas with

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Director’s Viewpoint

more than 34,000 students. Historic strengths are in engineering, agriculture, life sciences, textiles and design. A notable football player who graduated from NC State is Adrian Wilson. North Carolina A&T State University, founded in 1890 is the top HBCU (Historically Black College or University) in the state of North Carolina. They offer intensive research programs and their curriculum includes nanoengineering. Notable for the first “Lunch Counter Sit-Ins” during the 1960s and famous engineers. Other fine institutions on hand will be: Fisk University, College of New Rochelle, Lincoln University, Kingsborough Community College, Bronx Community College, Howard University, Medgar Evers College, Claflin University, Hampton University, York College, College of Westchester, ASA College, Bethune—Cookman College, Maritime College, Wellesley, Shaw University, Columbia University School of Nursing, Queensborough and Queens Colleges, Hartwich College, University of Delaware, Brown University, Virginia Union, Temple & FIT. Confirmations continue. Financial Aid The Financial Aid Workshop will be

Committee Meeting dates

The following are the dates of the monthly meetings of the Board’s Budget, Contracts Compliance and Dogs Program Committees, chaired by Second Vice President Leah Graham. Shareholders who have been chosen to serve on these respective committees ONLY should make a note of the dates and plan to attend. Budget Committee: Monday, October 13; Monday, November 10, and Monday, December 8. Contracts Compliance: Monday, October 20; Monday, November 17 and Monday, December 15. Dogs Program Committee: Monday, October 27; Monday, November 24 and Monday, December 22. Thank you for your cooperation. —Director Leah Graham Second VP, Riverbay Board of Directors Chair, Budget, Contracts, Compliance and Dogs Program Committees

held at 3:30 p.m. and a Scholarship Resource Booklet will be available for distribution. Former Bingo Hall A program like no other in the Bronx has been designed for the facility, however, we are still waiting for approval of the lease by HUD. The screening process for staff continues. We have no intentions of “bringing someone in” as WE have the TALENT to run a facility on our own. This is a new issue for some, however, this was not the case in the past when we had the Gloria Wise Boys & Girls Club. Where did the Executive Director and Board Directors live? Youth Activity Today, Saturday, September 27, at 1 p.m., please join us in front of Building 18 when Assemblyman Michael Benedetto will present a Proclamation to the young history makers of the Building 18 Scholarship Incentive Award Program (SIAP). Their book, President Obama’s To Do List, was chosen to be displayed in the Smithsonian Museum. These young people deserve our support and accolades for the historic nature of their accomplishment. Ruth Edwards, who started the SIAP program in Building 18, is a true mentor and we salute her for the work she has done with these outstanding young people. After the presentation, join us in the Building 18 community room for a reception in honor of the Co-op City history makers. People’s Climate March Kudos to cooperators who attended this march. Our children will inherit what we have allowed to happen to our environment. We must have meaningful

change before more damage is done. All cooperators are encouraged to get involved on any level you can to force the polluters to stop and think about what they are doing to “Mother Earth” in the name of “profit.” Cooperators’ concerns Please continue to share your concerns with the Director of your choice. The greatness of the Riverbay Board is the array of talent and expertise. We don’t all think alike or have the same passion and that is a good thing. This Director is an “advocator” for children and as such has devoted the past 40 years in several capacities for “the least of those.” However, children need parents who are NOT STRESSED out in order to survive and provide for their families. Therefore, whatever it takes to assist parents and guardians is also important. Hopefully, bringing these institutions to your front door is a benefit as information is power. It’s important that cooperators who volunteer with the different organized sports, etc. have adequate space for meeting and practice. Please continue to forward your specific needs for follow-up. On this date – September 27, 1915, Xavier University, the first and only Black Catholic College in the United States opened in New Orleans, L.A. “Time is like a river, you cannot touch the same water twice, because the flow which has passed will never pass again…Enjoy every moment of your life.” I may be reached at: Evelyn M. Turner, evelyntinez @aol.com – 917324-1033; 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475.

Co-op City Times / September 27, 2014 Our next Building Association Meeting will be held on October 9, at 7:00 p.m. We are looking forward to meeting some of our new cooperators. I have met several and invited them to join us. We must stay informed and active. There are issues going on that effect our community; gridlock on Bartow and bus service restoration to name a couple. If there is a problem that needs attention, please contact the Cooperator Service Office (CSO) at 718-320-3300. Use that number to contact the Maintenance Department also. We encourage shareholders to reach out if they see something that needs attention. We are excited about our upcoming workshop and you are invited to join us. The Talking Quilt Workshop will be held for Adults on October 3, from 7-10:00 p.m. and October 4, (Family Fun) from 1-4:00 p.m. Join us as we sew, stitch and weave our stories into a community quilt. The Talking Quilt Workshop will be held in the Association Room of Building 13 (100 Casals Place). The event will be facilitated by Gail Sharbaan and Denise Shelley. The workshop will be featured in an original film entitled, The Art of Story Telling. Our workshops are made possible with public funds from the Bronx

Drammeh Center

We truly appreciate the organizing work behind Co-op City’s next college, career and resource fair scheduled for next Saturday, October 4 in the Dreiser Auditorium. Please come out, bring your questions and explore what schools and opportunities will offer a good fit! Programs A three-week Introduction to Documentary Film workshop will begin for high school students (grades 10-12) on September 30th. Students will learn how to write, direct and shoot their own short films, pitch projects, select locations and crews, edit and promote their films. Seating is limited and class will be filled on a first come basis. Cost for registration is $125. For those that have written and left their addresses, you will receive a mailing shortly with more details. Open House for Portfolio Development (Ages: 14 -17) Visit our Open House for students planning to submit their portfolio to high schools and colleges specializing in the media arts. Students will be given tips on how to best present their work for a panel review. Advanced registration is required to receive information on what to bring with you. Date: Saturday, Oct. 11; Time: 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Grant Writing Workshop (Adults) is scheduled for Saturday, September 27 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Drammeh Center, 140 DeKruif Place (ground floor). This 3-hour seasonal workshop will cover practical strategies for better writing and explore the principles of phrasing compelling stories. Receive instruction on how to avoid the pitfalls that can lead to rejection of your proposal or grant, and learn the secrets of grant reviewers’ expectations. Seating will be limited. $50 for members, $60 non-members. Contact us at: drammehcenter@gmail.com or P.O. Box 558, Bronx, NY 10475. —Elise Edwards

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Building 13 Association

Council on the Arts, Cultural Affairs and The NYS Council on the Arts. Building 13’s Trip to the Sands Casino/Amore Winery/Outlet Shopping/Golden Corral in Bethlehem, Pa. is scheduled for November 8. First stop, the Amore winery, afterwards the Sands Casino. The casino and outlets are on the same premises. Get your holiday shopping done early. Hungry? Close by the casino is the Golden Corral Buffet, there for your eating pleasure. The bus will leave from 100 Casals Place at 7:00 a.m. The cost is $85 with a bonus offered by the casino subject to change. By request, the date for full payment is now due by September 27. A few seats remain so secure your spot. Thanksgiving - There are families separated by distance, some who have lost a loved one and others who want to be close to home, but not alone. Headed by “Chef” Toni Hecker, Building 13 Association

13 wants to celebrate the spirit of giving and invite you to join us for a sit down Thanksgiving Day Dinner, November 27 at 1:00 p.m. on a first come basis while food lasts. If you would like to donate a dish, please contact us by November 15. Dishes made should be downstairs by 12 p.m. so service can begin promptly. Checks for Building 13 events should be made payable to Building 13 Assoc. Inc. and mailed to: Bldg. 13 Assoc. Inc., 100 Casals Place #32K, Bronx, NY 10475. All activities are on a first come basis. For information, contact Gail Sharbaan at 718-671-3801 or Leslie Peterson at 718-320-1370, our website: http://www.bldg13assoc.com or e-mail us at building 13assoc@yahoo.com. Thanks for making our team work. —Leslie Peterson

Co-op City Times / September 27, 2014

Broun Place Townhouse Association

September 25, 2014, began the Jewish celebration of “Rosh Hashanah.” Hopefully, the New Year brings a lasting peace and leadership by folks knowing the importance of listening and talking. At our first meeting of the New Year on September 25th, Bartow Community Center, Rm. 28, many important issues were raised. We apologize that this scheduled meeting coincided with Rosh Hoshanah. We decided based on our usual schedule of 3rd or last Thursday of the month meetings when the calendar was made, to go ahead. It was good to discuss the questions brought by neighbors. Thank you to Board members, Lana and Jesse, for their help in setting up the meeting. Broun Place Association begins membership renewals now. Dues of $12 per household can be placed in the mail slot of Apt. 31B, Apt. 10A or Apt. 22A. Broun Place Executive Officers are: President: Mrs. Eva Kindaichi-Lazaar; Vice President: Mrs. Vivian Burrus; Treasurer: Ms. Lillian Richardson; Secretary: Ms. Grace Emanuel and Ms. Lana Spaulding and Mr. Jesse Seise

Debs Place Townhouse Association

Meeting The Debs Townhouse Association will hold its October meeting on Thursday evening, October 9. The meeting will take place in Room 1 of the Dreiser Center at 7 p.m. At the September meeting, the major topic of discussion was how to get more of our members to attend our meetings. It was decided that the best approach was to follow up last year’s welcome letter with a second letter aimed at those who were new to our townhouse area. In addition, the October 9th meeting would be a “Get to know your neighbors” meeting. The group decided against conducting a 50/50 raffle at the beginning of our meetings as a way to encourage better attendance. The group unanimously approved the Election Committee slate of officers for the next year. These are the same as those of this past year. Irene Robinson will continue as President. Vice President for the A apartments is Richard Lawson Jr. and Vice President for the B Apartments is Nels Grumer. Nadine Thompson will continue as Treasurer. The Secretary position will continue to be vacant until someone volunteers to fill the position. Irene Robinson reported that she met with Donovan Plummer, Director of the Grounds Department, who toured our area. He addressed our concerns and work is already being done to improve the appearance of our townhouse area. He will be putting in more bushes in the near future. Treasurer Nadine Thompson gave us a Treasurer’s Report. In addition to getting to know our neighbors, our October 9th meeting will have as guest speaker, Eva Lazaar, the President of the Broun Place Townhouse Association, who will tell us about the problems common to the townhouses in the hope of arriving at common solutions. Of course, refreshments will be served. —Nels Grumer

Co-op City volunteers needed to clean up Hutchinson River Greenway

We need your help to clean up the Hutchinson River GREENWAY on Saturday, October 25, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., weather permitting. If you can spare some time, please join us at the bike path entrance on Bartow Avenue. Supplies, such as gloves and bags, will be provided. In case of rain, the event will be cancelled until further notice. If you are interested in volunteering, please send an email to Maloneh@hotmail.com, so we will know how many people to expect.

are our support team. The association urges you to become active with the townhouse association. Join and continue to work to enhance and maintain the quality of life in Broun Place and Co-op City. It was heartening to read of the meeting between so many important contributors discussing the traffic nightmare in Co-op City. We are following this closely. Interesting that some of the considerations mimic the one we have written about—ramp constructions. By the way, “powers” can get permits and sometimes, for the greater good, economic and safety that is, choices can be made. It is of note that there are signs of new business and enterprise in our neighborhood besides the new mall. There are a couple of new eateries on Gun Hill Road. It is great to support these enterprises and hope they are worthy of your support. Another continuing problem hurting Co-op City is the litter under I-95, approaching Baychester Avenue and

Bartow Avenue. There, we have no jurisdiction, so please call 3-1-1 and make them aware that that area needs to be cleaned up. By the way, geese and animals are scavenging here because of litter in the streets and puddles. As you enjoy walking through the Greenway, applaud, you are among 15,372 families living and celebrating 45 years of Co-op City. Let’s continue to work on improvements. Please recycle garbage correctly. Call Public Safety, 718-671-3050, to enforce our quality of life rules and regulations. Public Safety wants our assistance, “If You See Something, Say Something.” For all the news of Co-op City, read the Co-op City Times. We send prayers to all recovering from surgery, illness or injury and hope for the best outcome possible. Do you have a question or tiding regarding Broun Place? Do not hesitate to ask your questions and share tidings. —Eva Lazaar

Co-op City Times / September 27, 2014

Velocity Track Club New York Co-op City Sports

Velocity Track Club New York pride!!! Our student athletes showed their pride on Sunday, September 21, at our first Cross Country track meet of the season. We competed in the Metropolis Cross Country Invitational at the Van Courtlandt Park. They had races from 800 meters to the 2.5 mile run. We had 23 studentathletes compete in this meet. Trophies were given to the top 3 athletes in their event/age group & gender. Medals were given to 4th – 10th place. The awards were hard to earn due to the competition and the number of athletes competing. However, that did not stop our children from earning an award. The meet started with the 800 meter race for the 8 years & under boys. Matthiaus Love-Anderson & Chris-topher Ruiz won our 1st medals. Christopher Ruiz joined the team this season. Then the girls 9 & 10 years old 800 meter race. Allyson Wright and Lauren Murrell, who also joined the team this season, earned medals. These two young ladies are hard workers and I expect to mention

their names a lot. In the 1.5 miles run for 8 & under girls, Tiara Jackson just missed winning a trophy by finishing 4th to earn a medal. In the 1.8 mile run for 9 & 10 age boys, Dontea Lindo ran his personal best to earn a trophy with a 3rd place finish. Jordan Ingram earned a medal and Julian Caldwell, who ran Cross Country this year for the 1st time, ran his personal best. During the 13 & 14 years old girls 2.5 mile run, Giovanna Tolbert strained her quad muscle running downhill 4/5 after completing the race and still was able to earn a 4th place medal. In the 13 & 14 years old girls 1 mile race, Zaria Wright fell during the race and bruised her knee. She got up and completed the race to earn a 4th place medal. Velocity Pride!! Velocity Track Club New York at practice. Darius Gordon medaled in the 15 & 16 boys 2.5 mile run. In the boys 11 & VELOCITY PRIDE!! 12 years old 1 mile run, Adrian SwiftAnyone interested in supporting Henry ran his personal best to win a Velocity Track Club New York, we are trophy and Trevon James medaled. In a 501(c)3 - Non-for Profit. Just write the 13 & 14 years old boys 1 mile run, the check of any size to Velocity Track Raseam Phillip medaled. Velocity won Club New York. Your donation is a tax 2 trophies and 11 medals. Great Job,

write off and we will send you a receipt. For additional information, please contact Coach Winston Dinkins at 914-441-6196 or email me at WATCLT@AOL.COM. —Winston Dinkins

Cross Country Season...Not for the Faint of Heart This past Sunday, the Zodiacs competed in their first Cross Country meet of the season in Van Cortlandt Park. There were well over 15 teams in attendance to kick-off the new season and yet again, the Zodiacs made their marks in the sand or the mud - depending on how one looks at it. Under the watchful eyes and strict tutelage of Coach Qassim Wajid, Coach Tommy Francis, and Coach George Cherry - three of our proteges took home silver place medals. Zachary Hasely, our 8 and under division runner, completed a 1.5 mile race up hills, over logs, and through muddy

terrain to win the 2nd place medal by a fraction of a second. Tamera Rodrigues won 2nd place after completing 1.8 miles in 12.09 minutes using pure strength and long distance endurance. Aaliyah Perez competed in the 13-14 division and came in 2nd place just behind some of the strongest distance runners in our region with a time of 17.41 minutes in the 2.5 mile race. This was a personal best for them ALL!!! The three aforementioned athletes are graduates of Coach Q's rigorous Qv02 MAX Running Program which is formulated for runner competing in 800m and the way to Marathon Runners. Coach Q is our resident

multi-leveled 2 USATF Certified Coach and his program has a proven track record to get your child actively recruited by some of the top running schools in the nation, provided your athlete decides to put in the work and dedication. Want to learn more about the Zodiacs and Coach Q's innovative running program? Please contact our staff at zodiacstrack@yahoo.com or Qv02max@yahoo.com. The Zodiacs Track Club is more than a team - we're a community of parents/athletes/ coaches who work collectively to produce top flight students who happen to be amazing athletes as well. —Arhemia Fidai

2015 Season Board of Directors Election The Co-op City Little League will hold its 2015 Season Board of Directors election on Tuesday, September 30th, at the Dreiser Loop Community Center, LL Room 17, at 7 p.m. It is the responsibility of the Board to conduct the day-to-day operation of the league within the rules, regulations, and policies of LL, Inc. The newly elected board term runs from October 1, 2014 until September 30, 2015. Any active league member who has submitted a completed 2014 Volunteer Background check form is eligible to run and vote for the 2015 Board of

Directors. All twelve board positions will be filled by this year’s vote. Absentee ballot, for those members not able to be present, will be available. Ballot pick-up date, time and place will be emailed to the active members. Upon the completion of the elections, the new board will meet to elect its officers. Afterwards, one of the first set of business will be to arrange the 2015 Baseball Season registration dates. The CCLL program is opened to the community youth ages 4 through 16. Its regular season runs from April to June. An indoor baseball fundamentals clinic starting in January is offered to the registered players.

Zodiacs Track Club

Co-op City Little League

Aaliyah Perez (left) and Rodrigues—our champions.

Tamera

Thanks in part to the efforts of Assemblymember Michael Benedetto, the Co-op City Little League field’s main entrance Parks Dept. Capital Project has been completed. The improvements include access to the fields and all the bleachers through the front gate. In addition, the new asphalting of the pathways and planting of new green areas have enhanced the entrance. It is the league’s hope that these upgrades will attract more of the community’s parents to register their child(ren) in its baseball program. The Co-op City Little League was the recipient of the Retirees of Dreiser Loop sports grant and for that, the

league is most grateful. The funds were used to pay the entrance fee for a 12 under team and 14 under team in the LL Inc. Williamsport Tournament. Co-op City Little League’s mission is to provide our neighborhood boys and girls with an organized baseball program in a safe playing environment and to promote teamwork and community pride. The Retirees’ financial contribution expresses their belief on the importance of supporting our youth. For more information on the CCLL Board elections and the 2015 Baseball Programs, visit the website, www.eteamz .com/coopcityll/ —Hector Ayala

Co-op City Times / September 27, 2014

African American Heritage Day Parade

Members of the African American Association of Co-op City participated in the African American Heritage Day Parade held last Sunday, September 21, in Harlem, N.Y. The parade stretched from 112th Street to 136th Street on Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Blvd. Association members wore their “Stop Gun Violence” t-shirts to show solidarity with the victims of gun violence and to help focus attention on the inordinate number of illegal guns on the streets and the need for tougher gun legislation—issues that the Association has been following.

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Truman loses to Brooklyn’s South Shore, 34 to 14

The varsity football Truman Mustangs traveled to Brooklyn’s South Shore High School on September 20th in search of their first win of the season. While playing better, the Mustangs once again came away empty, losing 34 to 14. The game began with optimism among the squad and coaches based on what was said to be a very good practice week leading up to the game. The game began with the offense, led by Quarterback Donovan Jackson, Tailback Maurice Morris and fullback Joel Quiles, moving the ball well in its first few possessions, but allowing penalties and poor ball security to sabotage whatever momentum they were able to muster. South Shore, on the other hand, proved to have a solid offense, moving the ball through the pass and the run with almost equal efficiency which, in turn, kept the Truman defense off guard and susceptible to big play passes which led to two early touchdowns. The Mustangs were not able to get the offense together until the game was already too large to overcome. Late in the second half, Quarterback Jackson took off on a quarterback keep, broke some tackles and ran 45 yards for a touchdown. Later in the fourth quarter, Jackson hit Cory Hall with a long pass which took the ball to the South Shore 5-yard-line. Jackson then ran it in for a second touchdown and then a two-point conversion to close out the scoring for the day for the Mustangs. Despite the loss, stand-out performers for the Mustangs included Cory Hall who ran the ball five times for 53 yards, Donovan Jackson who ran for two touchdowns and a conversion, Trevon Carson who had six carries for 30 yards and defensive star John Gavins with seven tackles. On the prior Saturday, September

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13th, Truman lost to Staten Island’s New Dorp High School, 26 to 6. The Mustangs again moved the ball well, but penalties and fumbles in the red zone stopped whatever good drives they had. The only score for the Mustangs came from Kyle Peterkin who scored on a well-executed reverse late in the game. The Mustangs return to their Co-op City home field for the next two Saturdays. Today, September 27th, they play DeWitt Clinton High School beginning at noon. Next Saturday in Co-op City, the varsity will play Sheepshead Bay High School beginning at 11 a.m. That game will be followed by a Junior Varsity game at 2 p.m. The entire day of football will be dedicated to the cause of defeating the real enemy for us all – cancer. Co-op City residents are invited to come out and cheer on their local teams while wearing something pink to signify their solidarity in the fight against cancer. Photo courtesy of Coach Brian Williams

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Elevator Category 1 and Category 5 inspections are required by city law. These inspections will be conducted in Co-op City according to the schedule below. Each inspection will take 1½ - 2 hrs. to complete. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience as we work to ensure the safety of your elevators. Wednesday, October 1 Category 1/5 inspections Building 14 Car 1 Category 1 inspections Building 14 Cars 2, 3, 4

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how excited she was to be able to bring such a valuable event – in cooperation with the Riverbay Fund – to the Co-op community. The proprietor of Subway Caterers/ Dreiser Physical Therapy Rehabilitation Center provided freshly baked cookies. Among the entities represented at the fair were Montefiore Medical Center, BOOM Pharmacy, Well Care Health Plans, JASA Bronx Services, Asthma Mom Inc., Diabetes experts, AVON and HRA/NYC Office of Child Support, to name a few. In addition to

Changeover

co-generation system, specifically the steam turbines which generate the electricity which powers Co-op City, requires highly purified water, free of minerals and other impurities which can damage or leave deposits on turbine blades and other components, rendering them ineffective or damaged over time. Over the last several years, Riverbay has leased a water purification system, but recently purchased and started installing permanent water purification equipment. The essential tie-in work to be completed in October will lead to the full operation of co-generation’s new water purification system. In addition to this work, Reardon said, six and eight inch control valves that serve the community’s dual

Parking Notice Garage 7 construction

Please be advised that specific sections of Garage #7 will be under construction as of Wednesday, September 17th. The locations are as follows: • ½ of the A & C sides of the 2nd floor • ½ of the A & D sides of the 1st floor • All of the D side of the 2nd floor • The up-ramp between the 2nd & 3rd floor will be closed • The back ramp will accommodate two-way traffic • The main entrance ramp will be inaccessible to the 2nd floor • Please be aware of the posted directional signs because some of our ramps will accommodate two-way traffic ***Transient parking will be suspended during the hours of 4 p.m. – 7 a.m. However, transient parking will be available in Garage #’s 5 and 8*** Please ensure that your vehicle has been removed from the above mentioned locations no later than 6 a.m. on September 17th. **If not, your vehicle may be towed at your expense**. Please also be advised that due to the construction in Garage 7, as of September 19th at 8 a.m., we will be closing the usual entrance and exit lanes on the North side of the garage, which are located on Einstein Loop North. In the interim, we will be opening the South side entrance and exit. 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. —Parking Facilities Department

Basement closure Building 18

On Monday, September 29, the basement will be closed to allow Janitorial to paint. As a result, there will be no elevator service to the basement and the laundry rooms will be closed during this time. The basement and the laundry room will be reopened on Tuesday, September 30, at 7:30 a.m. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience in this matter. —CSO ( Bartow)

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vendors inside the Dreiser Auditorium, on the street were two extra-wide mobile vans - Project Renewal ScanVan, which offered free mammograms for eligible women over the age of 40 years, and the NYC mobile Fire Safety Van with its simulated, real-life safety tips for the home. Both vans drew a lot of attention on the street. Co-op City’s own Emergency Service Department was represented and disseminated safety information, including the “R U OK” program here. The morning event received high praise from

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temperature system will be replaced in Buildings 10 through 18. After this work is completed over the next two-

cooperators and all who attended. Joyce Wilson, a long time Section 5 resident, said that she attends all the health fairs. “It’s a great thing for our community,” said Joyce. “One thing in particular for us, seniors, as we age, we need to be reminded from time to time about certain things that we can discuss with our doctors. This event does just that; it reminds me to eat right.” Joyce’s friend, Ms. Dent, said that she hopes they continue the health fair in the years to come. and a half weeks, Reardon said that all Co-op City residents will have full heating services in their homes.

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MetroCard Bus to visit Co-op City next month

The MetroCard Bus will be visiting all three Co-op City locations again next month, enabling customers to sign up for or refill their Reduced-Fare MetroCard, purchase or add money to an existing MetroCard, and purchase E-Z Pass On the Go tags. On Thursday, October 2 and again on Thursday, October 16, the MetroCard bus will be at the Bartow Mall on Co-op City Blvd. (in front of the Bingo Hall and the eyecare center), from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.; at Dreiser Loop (Park on Debs Place) from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and at Einstein Loop (Elgar Place) from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. MTA New York City Transit advises its customers that there are two kinds of traveling MetroCard Service Centers: the MetroCard Bus and the MetroCard Van. Both vehicles make regularly scheduled stops in all five boroughs each month. The MetroCard Bus, which stops in Co-op City, travels around the city, stopping at senior citizen centers, shopping centers and along major bus routes. Customers can handle all of their MetroCard needs, whether it is applying for or refilling a Reduced-Fare MetroCard, buying or refilling a regular MetroCard or asking MetroCard-related questions. Senior citizens and people with disabilities may apply for the Reduced-Fare MetroCard on the Bus. They will need photo ID and seniors must show proof of age (at least 65 years old). The MetroCard Van, like the Bus, travels around the city with helpful onboard staff ready to sell Unlimited and Pay-Per-Ride MetroCards, add money to regular and Reduced-Fare MetroCards and answer questions. Reduced-Fare MetroCard applications are available. EZ Pass On The Go tags are also available for purchase on both the Bus and the Van. The MetroCard Bus and Van do not operate on the following holidays: New Yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas. Customers may also want to explore the EasyPay Reduced-Fare payment option. EasyPay lets customers link to their credit or debit card to their ReducedFare MetroCard so it refills automatically. For more MetroCard information, please visit the MTAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s website at www.mta.info and click on Fares and Tolls.

22 Again We Rise!!! It was really nice being able to welcome our neighbors back from the summer. Even though we have been quite busy during the summer, our meeting was informative and fun at the same time. But before we get into that, let’s recap our summer. We decided to support Tunes on Tuesdays by meeting up and going together as a group. There were some core people who understood and we thank them for participating. Those of you who decided to do things on your

Co-op City Times / September 27, 2014

Building 21 Association

own or didn’t participate at all, well, we know at some point you will figure out how this really works best. “Rome wasn’t built in a day.” We were able to share our lottery scratch off giveaway with the community at two shows. We were told it was appreciated and accolades were given to Building 21 Association for sharing. Our Friday night “think tank” was in full effect and still moving forward every Friday night at 8:30 p.m. Although most of our ideas and events stem from “think tank,” we have most

recently concentrated on our ongoing fundraiser, www.21association.com. We will be inviting more individuals to participate and benefit from our fundraiser so be on the lookout for your special invite. Our last meeting was as interesting and as exciting as they come. There was the usual, food, drink and a special guest. Our guest was Noel Ellison and as in past years, he was informative, funny and very much appreciated by all. Many had questions that were answered and you should have been

Building 25 Association

there if you weren’t. But fret not. You will have an opportunity to redeem yourself by attending our next meeting which promises to be just as fulfilling. Our next meeting will be Thursday, October 16th. We look forward to you bringing a neighbor with you. 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

Greetings, cooperators. We hope everyone had an enjoyable summer. Now that the summer break is over, Building 25 Association was able to host their first meeting on 9/16. Guest speaker, Vanessa Aldea, CSO Area Manager, attended and encouraged cooperators to be diligent in reporting any concerns on their floor, elevators, laundry room and any other problems they see throughout the building to ensure we receive quality service. To help cooperators, department contact information will be re-posted on the bulletin boards. Emergency contact forms were distributed to be completed and returned to CSO. On 9-8, Ms. Aldea inspected Building 25’s roof, floors and stairwells,

and garbage room. During her inspection, she found plastering and painting concerns which are in the process of being addressed. On several floors, there were multiple Co-op City Times papers in the middle of the elevator banks. This sends the message that people might not be reading the information provided and most importantly, accidents can happen, so please be kind and pick up the papers. This summer, there were many leaks from either convectors or pipes which resulted in cooperators’ apartments flooding, damaging property and neighbor’s property. In these cases, it is imperative that we contact the CSO immediately and have someone who is 18 & older to allow access

into the apartment for repairs. In regards to noise complaints, Ms. Aldea advised cooperators to call Public Safety and don’t approach on your own. This helps to avoid any uncomfortable situation and allows a neutral party to resolve the issue. Cooperators shared concerns on laundry room etiquette. People are leaving their clothes in the machine and not taking them out in a timely manner, leaving others to wait or take the clothes out themselves. It was observed that an outsider used our laundry facility and transported their laundry in our carts to their car. At no time should the laundry carts be removed from the laundry room. Cooperators are still concerned with large

groups hanging around the building. There were also cooperators who complimented Ms. Aldea for working with cooperators and keeping open communication. Once the meeting concluded, light refreshments were provided. On October 8th, the board will have a meet & greet in the lobby; all are encouraged to stop by. We now have an email so if you are interested in receiving announcements or want to make a comment, you can email at Building25c a@gmail.com. Thank you to all who attended the first meeting and we look forward to more participation. As always, thank you in advance for your support. —Katrina Asante

Next Defensive driving course The Black Forum defensive driving course will resume on Saturday, October 25, in Rm. 1, Dreiser Community Center, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Lower your liability insurance cost by 10% 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. Golden Corral/Harrah’s Casino Join us at Golden Corral eatery and Harrah’s Casino on Saturday, October 11. Cost: $70 per person, includes 90

min. buffet at Golden Corral, and then on to Harrah’s Casino. Call now for reservations, (718) 320-0033, (917) 209-5334 or (718) 320-8035. Payments must be in by October 1; no refunds. Departure time: 8 a.m. from Dreiser; 8:15 from Asch Loop (library) and 8:30 a.m. from Einstein. Please be on time. New Year’s party Start making your plans now for the Black Forum’s New Year’s party. More details to follow. Make reservations now, (718) 320-8035. Food distribution sites added Residents of Buildings 27, 28, 29, 32 and 33 must pick up food at the New Vision Church, 115 Einstein Loop, 11 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. every Thursday.

Residents of Building 26, 30, 31, 34 and 35 should go to the Evangelical Church, 2350 Palmer Avenue, 11 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. also on Thursday. 7. For information, please call (718) 320-8035. Volunteers needed We need volunteers for the Food Program, Tuesdays and Thursdays. If you have 2 hours per day to spare, between 11-12:45 p.m., please call us, (718) 320-8035. Emergency Food Program We are open on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m., Room 20 in the Dreiser Center. Also, due to budget constraints and shortage of available food, you must live within zip code 10475 to

participate in this program. You must also have your card with you and bring two clean plastic shopping bags. Please also have your current photo ID such as a non or driver’s license or any photo ID card with proof of address. You will then be issued a card in order to pick up food in the future. We Need You - Join Us Today Membership is $5 per year/person. Call (718) 320-8035 or write to Black Forum, P.O. Box 563, Bronx, NY 10475; email: coopcityblackforum@gmail.com. Help us keep independent community organizations alive in Co-op City. Everyone is encouraged to join. Call or visit us, Room 20 in the Dreiser Community Center. —Tony Illis

On Thursday, September 11, we had our first meeting for the year 2014/2015. The meeting was open to all cooperators, especially our newly arrived cooperators/neighbors. The turnout was not as I had expected, but it was good to welcome those who did attend. The meeting was opened to our cooperators for suggestions of activities for the new year. One of the highly recommended suggestions was for a one (1) day trip to The Medieval Times located in New Jersey. It was suggested it be planned during the school’s winter break so that both adults and children

can attend…family affair. What do you think about this? If interested, respond to this suggestion in one of the following manner: Phone: Call me or one of the executive board members at the number posted in the bulletin board in your lobby. Email: yburrus127@aol.com. (Exact date, time and cost will be determined later if enough people are interested). Next Meeting Our next meeting is scheduled for October 16, at 7:30 p.m. in the associa-

tion meeting room in rear of Building 4B. Our guest speaker will be Ms. Clarissa Martinez from Mount Sinai Medical Center’s Witness Cares Community Awareness Outreach Program. The topic of discussion will be: Understanding the Need for a Colonoscopy. This discussion (with film presentation) is important to both men and women. It will help us to recognize the need for early detection of Cancer Colon. Do not miss this informative session. Refreshments will be served and don’t forget the 50/50 raffle.

Upcoming Event Our Annual Halloween Party will take place on Saturday, October 25th from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Don’t forget; children must be accompanied by an adult or young adult. Well wishes are extended to the sick and shut-in and God bless our troops. Congratulations to all those celebrating a special occasion in the month of October. *Remember, this is our home; “IF YOU SEE SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING.” —Yvonne Burrus (DW)

Our next general meeting will be Thursday, Oct. 9th with Ms. English, CSO Manager of Buildings 26-35, who will be our guest speaker. Building 30 A and B Association will

start collecting dues next month. As before, the association will be giving out goodies to our children on Halloween night. We will start collecting next month.

This year, we will even have a Halloween party for cooperators of Buildings 30 A and B. For those who are having birthdays, anniversaries, and new ones come

into their lives, have a happy, blessed event. For those who are under the weather, get well soon. —Linda Werner

Black Forum

Donizetti Building Four Association

Building 30 A and B Association

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A bus trip to the White House in Washington, D.C. is being planned for next spring. Contact us if you would like to go. Call 718-379-5555. Dr. Yosef A.A. ben-Jochannan is an historian, author and African tour guide. He presently resides at Bay Park Center on Co-op City Blvd. Association members have planned to visit him following our October 11th meeting. A happy September birthday was extended to Ebony, Sam, Mercedes and Reva. Special thanks are extended to Edwinna Herrera, who prepared the delicious dinner. The Association sponsors the following ongoing programs and encourages your participation. Creative Movement – Saturday dance classes for children, ages 3-7.

Greetings to all of our Post members who are homebound and recovering from various medical operations. We wish you a speedy recovery. Happy birthday to all of our members who will be celebrating their birthday in April. Our Post is always looking for new members to join, so if you are a veteran from any branch of the military, stop by and join our Post. Bring your DD-214 with you. Post 1871 is located in Section #5 in the Community Center, in 135 Einstein Loop, Room 41. Our office telephone number is (718) 3208165, and our e-mail address is post1871@optimum.net. The following Post member passed away during the summer months: Garey Frierson. Time and prayer are the keys to healing pain. I offer the family both. Post member Dave Carter is in the intensive care unit at Jacobi Hospital. Post member Willie Thompson is in the Bay Park Nursing Home located in Co-op City on the 3rd floor. Wesley Banks is also in the Bay Park Nursing Home on the 12th

African-American Association

Register on 9/20, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room #2. Classes begin 9/27, 9:30 a.m. Call 646-2814570. Salsa & Zumbali Dancercise – Saturdays at 10:00 a.m. Discover the joy of dancing to Latin and R&B sounds. Classes begin on 9/20 in Dreiser Center, Room #1. Call Keith at 917-561-6211 or Iris, 917-838-7723. Yoga & Pilates Mat Classes – Tuesdays, 7 p.m., Dreiser Center, Rm. #2. Lose weight, tone and strengthen your muscles with exercises that reduce stress through breathing techniques. Call Meena at 718-671-8364. Belly Dancing Classes – Began on Wednesday, September 24th, 7 p.m., Dreiser Center, Rm. #2. A fun and healthy way to stay in shape! Call Xonia at 646-301-9438.

American Legion Post 1871

floor. If any Post member would like to pay them a visit, please stop by and say hello. You are in the thoughts and prayers of all of our Post members. I hope things look better soon. On September 20, at the General meeting, Post Commander Jerome Rice sworn in the new Post member, Adjutant - Toba LaCrown. LaCrown swore in the following member to uphold their new positions: Finance Officer - Bill Gordon, Service Officer Silas J. Stanford, Chaplin - Norman Thomas, Sgt. at Arms - Kenneth E. Nelson and the Executive members. The Bronx County meeting will take place on Tuesday, October 7 at the John Fitzgerald Post located at 1824 Blondell Avenue, Bronx, NY 10462 at 7:30 p.m. sharp! All Post members are welcome to attend this meeting. Up and coming events: Antun’s in October & December. We will have a Commanders’ meal and all Post members are welcome to attend this meal. Time and date will be announced at a later date.

NCNW

Registration for Saturday Education Program continues today... Saturday, September 27, from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. for National Council of Negro Women (NCNW), Inc. Co-op City Section’s Saturday Educational Program. Registration will take place in Dreiser Community Center, Room # 14. Classes are scheduled to begin on Saturday, October 4, from 9 a.m. 1 p.m. in Room #11 & 14. Classes are for students in grades 3-6. The fee for the entire year is $250 which includes non-refundable registration fee of $25. All fees are to be completed by December 27. Call for further information: (718) 655-9034 or (718) 6712555. All committee chairs are requested to send their budget for the 2014/ 2015 year immediately. The Health Committee wishes to thank the community members who visited the Health Fair last Saturday. There were mammogram van, Fire Safety van and HIV/AIDS all on the street, but part of the Health Fair. Many

Evening Line Dancing Classes – Thursdays, 7-9 p.m., Dreiser Center, Rm. #2. Dance to Soul, Latin, and Gospel music. Call Cynthia at 917-903-7073. Fitness Walks – Come join us for a daily walk at 8:00 a.m. on the Section 1 Greenway. Early Morning Drop Off – Your child will be cared for and walked to school on school days. Call 347-2833809. Computer Classes - Begin Saturday, September 27th at 12:00 p.m. in Dreiser Center, Room 15. Learn or increase your knowledge of Microsoft, E-mail, Power Point and Excel. For more information, call 718-379-5555. Alvin Ailey Holiday Dance Performance – Saturday, December 20th. Tickets are limited. This is a Scholarship Fundraiser and we hope

thanks to Associated for their generous donation of water, and to Stop and Stop for their gift certificate to our Health Fair. Saturday, October 25, 3 p.m.-6 p.m., NCNW will present “An African American Heritage Art & Entertainment Exhibit” featuring Robin Joyce Miller, Artist, Educator, Author, Poet. This event will take place in Room #11, Dreiser Community Center. Don’t miss it. It is an opportunity to bring culture into your home at affordable prices. Admission is free - light refreshments served. For further information: contact Robin (718) 671-7262. Since we are a service organization, all members are requested to become a working member of a committee. Our next Section meeting is Sunday, October 12, at 3 p.m. in Room # 11, Dreiser Loop. An invitation is extended to those 18 and older to join us. We also have male Associates members. —Eleanor Donnley

President Obama will be sending 3,000 troops to troops to West Africa to fight the Ebola epidemic. A Vietnam War hero, Command Sgt. Maj. Bennie Adkins, U.S. Army, was awarded the Medal of Honor. After fighting the North Vietnamese for four days, he killed 175 enemy soldiers in March, 1966. Why is the Purple Heart purple? A: When the Continental Congress forbid George Washington from promoting soldiers during the American Revolution,

23 you will support the children. Call 718379-5555. General Membership Meeting – The next meeting will be held on October 11th at 4:00 p.m. in Dreiser Center, Room 15. Please join us and bring a friend and/or neighbor. If you are unable to attend this meeting, you should read our weekly column for upcoming events. Also, if you wish to join or update your membership, please send a check or money order (DO NOT MAIL CASH) of $15 for a single membership or $25 for families to: AfricanAmerican Association of Co-op City, P.O. Box 702, Co-op City Station, Bronx, NY 10475. Donations are welcomed. Like us on Facebook: “CoopcityAfricanamericanassoc.” —Francine Jones the revered general got crafty. On August 7, 1782, he established the Badge of Military Merit: a purple cloth or silk heart to be worn over the soldier’s left breast. Q: Why did the traffic light turn red? A: You would too if you changed in the middle of the street! Q: What do lawyers wear to court? A: Lawsuits! This information was provided by the Post information officer. —Richard I. Lawson, Jr.

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Coalition of African American Churches & Community Organizations

The next meeting of the Coalition will be on Tuesday, October 7 at 11 p.m., Dreiser Community Center, Room #15. We welcome our new president, Ms. Virginia Stewart. Thank you, Virginia, for coming aboard. We thank Joan Murrell for her loyal service as our President for the past two years. Due to family concerns, she had to resign. God bless you and your family. The Coalition will host their 19th Annual Friends and Family Day event

on Sunday, October 19, 3 p.m., Dreiser Community Center, Auditorium B. At this event, we have a guest speaker, entertainment, children and activities. There will be vendors with all sorts of products for purchase. Please consider supporting them. We have raffles for purchase. $200 for 1st prize, $100 for 2nd prize and $50 for 3rd prize. Please purchase them. Refreshments will be served. We have several organizations that

National Association for the Advancement of Colored People Mailing Address: P.O. Box 75-3111 Einstein Station, Bronx, N.Y. 10475 President: Jerome L. Rice Office Telephone: 718-320-3210 Address: 135 Einstein Loop, Room 36 Office Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Membership Meeting on Sunday, September 28 at 3 p.m. All welcomed. Notice of September, October Meetings & November Election* Please note the following General Membership meetings of the NAACP Co-op City Branch, for the purpose of election of officers and at-large members of the executive committee. September 28—Einstein, Room 36 at 3 p.m., Election of Nominating

Committee. October 26—Einstein, Room 36 at 3 p.m., Election of Supervisory Committee. November 23—Einstein, Room 36 at 2 p.m. – 6 p.m., Election of Officers and at-large members of the Executive Committee. *Term of officers is 2 years, effective January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2016. Open officer positions are President, Vice President, Secretary, Asst. Secretary, Treasurer, Asst. Treasurer and at-large members of the Executive Committee. CPR class postponed until further notice. 2nd Annual Law Day, October 25. RSVP by October 15th. Voter Registration forms available in English & Spanish. VOTER REGISTRATION IS AN ONGOING ACTIVITY. —Brenda Brown

NAACP Co-op City Branch #2210

make up the coalition. We invite all organization to come and join us. If interested, please call Ms. Reva, (718)671-5957. 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 this community. Every year, we sponsor Friends and Family Day on October. In December,

we sponsor a Kwanzaa celebration, all free to the community. Please support our efforts by sending us a tax deductible contribution made payable to Coalition of African American Churches and Community Organizations, P.O. Box 619, Bronx, NY 10475. Remember the Coalition’s motto: Coming together is the beginning, Staying together is progress, Working together is success. —Patricia Bonaparte

BASEMENT STORAGE

Shareholders, please ensure that you secure your personal belongings in the unit you pay for. Do not leave items outside of your unit door, the aisles, or on top of the units. Unsecured items (regardless of what it is) can and will be discarded. This includes items tucked away in unauthorized units. Riverbay Corporation is not responsible for personal items left unsecured for any reason in the basement storage room or outside of the room. —Riverbay Commercial Properties Department

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

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

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

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Building 26 Association

The fall season has begun and Building 26 Association is preparing for another productive year. The Board is requesting assistance from all building cooperators in our efforts to achieve our goals. Currently, we are working toward parties, movie nights, Halloween trick or treat bags, and any miscellaneous necessities. As always, suggestions are accepted and appreciated.

On Saturday, October 18th at 11:00 a.m. in the rear of Building 26B, we will be conducting a bake sale in order to raise proceeds to facilitate these ideas. Additionally, we will be selling hot dogs, soda, snacks, etc. The Board is asking Building 26 cooperators to donate any baked goods or any treats that may help boost sales. Instructions on where and when to deliver donated

items will be posted in the lobby of each building. On Tuesday, October 14th at 7:30 p.m. in the rear of Building 26B, there will be a building meeting. Guest speaker, Bob Tausch, a Maintenance supervisor, will be joining us for the meeting. Please prepare all your comments, thoughts and suggestions as we are eager to come together as a community.

The Jewish holidays are upon us and we wish all a very happy holiday. Birthday wishes go out to all that are celebrating. Condolences to all who have lost a loved one. Finally, we wish a speedy recovery to Dorothy Mason, Valerie Robertson, and any that are ailing. Wishing all the very best!!! —Patty Cipollaro

Greetings! The RETIREES invite you to their Holiday Luncheon at the Marina del Rey on Thursday, December 11, from 11:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Price: $75 (includes transportation, plus free admission to the Spring Bash). First come, first served. Contacts: Beverly Waller & Ida Morton, 718-379-0377. TRAVEL EVENTS Thurs., Oct. 9. It pays to play at the exciting SANDS CASINO. The casino rebate is: $20 slot play/$5 food voucher. Following your stay at the Sands Casino, enjoy a finger-lickin’ Soul food dinner and a live Jazz and Blues show at the famous restaurant called WARMDADDY’S in Philly. The price is $90. (Meet/depart: 8:00 a.m./8:30 a.m.) Contacts: Serita G., 347-5645722/Barbara W., 718-320-0500. Nov. 5-7. (3 days/2nights). BALLY’S

HOTEL & CASINO rebate: $25 slot bonus + $25 food coupon and on day of return stop at RESORTS with slot bonus TBA. Price: double/$200, single/$265. Plus have fun shopping at the Atlantic City Shopping Outlets. $50 deposit due now to secure your seat. Final payment due Oct. 15th. Contacts: Virginia S. and Beverly J., 718-379-0377. Jan. 14&15, 2015, (2 days/1 night). Foxwoods Casino & Mohegan Casino. Price: double/triple $179 & $249/single. Price includes transportation, one night hotel stay at Foxwoods Resort, one breakfast, one dinner, and casino bonuses. Deposits: double/triple $60 & single $80 - required no later than Oct. 2nd to hold your seat. Contacts: Serita G., 347- 5645722 and Barbara W., 718-320-0500. THEATRE COMMITTEE: (*prices include transportation/ Dreiser Loop):

Shows at the world famous Apollo Theatre: (1) Sat., Nov. 8th, 8 p.m. (Price: $63) - presents IRVIN MAYFIELD, JR. and THE NEW ORLEANS JAZZ ORCHESTRA featuring Aaron Neville. (2) Sat., Dec. 13th, 3 p.m. (Price: $63) presents NUTCRACKER SUITE. Hear Duke Ellington’s Jazz interpretation under the musical direction of David Berger Jazz Orchestra, featuring Norm Lewis, Priscilla Baskerville, Jason Samuels Smith, and students from the Dance Theatre of Harlem. Contact: Paisley H. at 718-671-8637. Fri., Nov. 14th, 11 a.m. show. Radio City Christmas Spectacular. Price: $68 (includes free popcorn & soda). Van departs: 9:00 a.m. sharp. Contact: Eleanor B. at 718-324-7847. GOOD AND WELFARE Best wishes for a speedy recovery

to Ann Smith and Christine Harkness who are on the mend, and we hope they will be back soon. Members and friends, as you rest and heal, know that you are thought of warmly. Contact: Elinor Gordon, Chair, at 718-379-8755, regarding illnesses and bereavements. RECAP: We require your name, telephone number and your deposit/ payment (all checks payable to RETIREES of Dreiser Loop) to reserve your seat when signing up for shows/trips. Committee members will be available in Dreiser clubroom 19 (718-379-0377) on Mondays and/or Thursdays approximately from 3:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. “Beautiful young people are accidents of nature, But beautiful old people are works of art.” —Claudette Davis

Retirees of Dreiser Loop

26 Hey, Co-op City! It’s been a pleasure getting to meet so many of you over the past couple of months! I wanted to take this opportunity to speak to those of you who are hurting in some way. This month, I’m doing a series of messages with you in mind. The series is called “Overwhelmed” and if that word best describes your life right now, I encourage you to stop by this Sunday. During this series, I will be speaking candidly about depression, anxiety, addiction, and suicidal thoughts. So

In the Name of God, the Beneficent, the Merciful… PLEASE NOTE - Due to Daylight Saving time, prayer services will be held at 1:00 p.m., instead of noon. The Islamic Cultural Center of North America is honored to be one of the organizations providing religious services for the residents of Coop City. This also gives us an opportunity to correct rampant misconceptions about Islam and Muslims. These misconceptions are mainly a result of criminally misguided actions of a very small extremist fringe of Muslims who are provided endless media coverage. These extremists are a minute fraction of over one and a half billion Muslims worldwide.

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Newsong Church

many people suffer with these things and never seek help. Instead of reaching out and learning how to trust, they isolate, self-medicate, and feel like they’re all alone. I want you to know that you’re not alone. I want you to know that God loves you, He understands what you’re going through, and He desires to help you. In addition to sharing all that’s in my heart, we will also have information on each topic, and counseling that is available to you free of charge! If you or

someone you love is “Overwhelmed” and you don’t know what to do, I urge you not to miss our worship experience this Sunday. We invite you to come as you are and experience God in a whole new way! We’re located at 177 Dreiser Auditorium. Parking is available at the garage on Dreiser Loop. Bring your ticket to our connection tent for validation. We have a fully staffed children’s church, and deaf interpretation is available during our worship experience.

Co-op City Mosque

Co-op City Mosque is open to all residents for prayer services and fellowship. We are more than happy to answer questions about our religion, culture and Muslims, in general. The following statements explain our view of unity and common destiny with people of all diverse faiths. The first statement is from the Holy Quran, and second one is from Prophet Muhammad. “Those who believe (in the Qur’an), and those who follow the Jewish (scriptures), and the Christians and the Sabians, any who believe in God and the Last Day, and work righteousness, shall have their reward with their Lord; on them shall be no fear, nor shall they grieve.” Holy Quran, Chapter 2, Verse

62. “What actions are most excellent? To gladden the heart of human beings, to feed the hungry, to help the afflicted, to lighten the sorrow of the sorrowful, and to remove the sufferings of the injured,” said Prophet Muhammad, Peace Be Upon Him, in the book of Bukhari. Co-op City Mosque continues to

This month, Newsong Church is also collecting non-perishable food items to give to a pantry her in Co-op. There’s hope. You’re not alone. We look forward to seeing you this Sunday. For more information about Newsong Church, you can check us out here: Web: www.newsongchurchnyc.org; Facebook: www.facebook.com/newsongchurchbx; Twitter: @newsongchurchBX; Pastor Mike Tolone: @MikeTolone. God bless you! —Pastor Mike Tolone

hold its Friday Congregational Prayer at 177 Dreiser Loop, Room 9, from 1:00-2:00 p.m. Please feel free to join us. For more information, please contact us at: 718-829-2323 or info @islamicculturalcenter.org, or view our website: www.islamiccultural center.org. Peace be unto you, —Sheik Moussa Drammeh

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St. Joseph’s Episcopal Anglican Church

Fr. Taylor and the congregation of St. Joseph’s cordially invite you to worship with us in Co-op City at 155 Dreiser Loop, lower level. 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 28, when we will celebrate The Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost. On Sunday, October 5, the Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost, the church will celebrate Home Coming, as well as Father Taylor’s Twelfth Anniversary as Priest-in-Charge. Fundraising Events: Annual Home Style Dinner Sale Please join us for a Culinary Delight of

Pastors Anthony Davis and Andrée Davis, co-founders 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 the youth. His approach is to meet these young people where they are and to help transform 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. Tuesday night Prayer Service – 7:30 p.m. Wednesday 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

Harvest Restoration Ministries

home-cooked dinners on Saturday, September 27, from noon until sold out! Spread the word, ECW 8-day cruise on the Carnival Splendor, leaving out of New York on August 12, 2015: Grand Turk, Half Moon Cay, The Bahamas and Nassau, with fun days at sea. Ocean view cabins start at $1,297 and inside cabins start at $1,217, depending on how many persons per cabin. Flyers with more information, including a suggested payment plan, are available.

Outreach Program: We continue to collect non-perishable food for the feeding program at Grace Episcopal Church in West Farms. Please remember to donate. For additional information on the above, please call the church at 718320-0844, or visit our website: http://www.stjosephsepcbronx.org. “Remember, O Lord, your compassion and love, *for they are from everlasting.” —(Psalm 25:5) —M. Chambers

The Building Associations will have a building meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 30 at 7 p.m. in the meeting room in back of the building. This meeting will focus on our agenda for the year. Tell me your ideas and what you would like for the building to do for the year. We have a lot of concerns in this building. People are starting to call Co-op City a city project, because of the way some of our cooperators treat this place. Why do you drop all kinds of nasty objects on the floor of the elevators? Someone left a shoebox on the elevator. Take your garbage with you. Why do you drop garbage in the compactor room and do not pick it up? We have roaches because of the nasty habits you have. This is your home; this is where you live; try treating

it with pride. There is someone on the L line who keeps throwing objects off the terrace. Last week, a lot of bagels came flying down. What is wrong with you? Were you feeding the geese, and if that is what you call yourself doing, that is not the way. Throwing diapers and garbage out the window is ghetto; this is not a ghetto, we pay good money to live here. I would like to give our deepest sympathy to the Cooper family, and the Bunis family on the loss of their loved ones. May they rest in peace. Our best wises to Mrs. Marguerite Snead for a speedy recovery and Mr. Joe Moore, we are pulling for you for a recovery. Get well wishes for all the sick and the shut-in in the building. Peace! —Patricia Bonaparte

Building 33 Association

Co-op City Times / September 27, 2014

Evangelical Church of Co-op City – UMC Open Doors, Open Hearts and Open Minds

Come & Visit Us – We welcome you to God’s House – Your House – One Family in Christ. We are a congregation with spirit-filled worship, offering a variety of opportunities for spiritual growth, fellowship and service to God and our community. We are a multi-ethnic, multi-cultural and bilingual congregation and all are welcome. Services are at the church at 2350 Palmer Avenue, across the street from Building 30. Parking is available. Sunday Services – The first Sunday of the month is a bilingual service with communion at 10 a.m. Every other week is the English Service at 9 a.m. and the Spanish Service at 11:30 a.m. Sunday School For Children: At 9:15 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Classes are for 3 yrs. – 12 yrs. The curriculum being used will be The Super Book. Prayer Night (English) & Prayer Morning (Spanish): The Lord said, “Whenever two or more are gathered in my name, I am in the midst of them.” Matthew 18:20. Tuesday evenings at 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in the church building. Also on Thursday morn-

Church of the Savior

Rev. Dr. Robert A. Smith, Jr., Pastor, and Lady Theresa M. Smith, co-Founders, and the Church of the Savior family extend an invitation to every person to worship with us. We are a non-denominational, inter-racial, inter-cultural, intergenerational fellowship of believers. We care about you, not your W2. We are not church as usual. Come as you are, we leave the judging to God. The Church of the Savior family extends love and affirmation to the Co-op City community; A warm welcome awaits you!! A very special invitation to our new neighbors in Co-op City. We love you for who you are, not what you have. Please call us at 917734-4058 for more information. To our friends and neighbors: Do you want to live a life grounded in the word of Christ Jesus? Do you want to use your talents and time to build up God’s people? Come grow with us. Church of the Savior is located at 920 Baychester Ave. (close to Darrow Pl.). Our mailing address is: P.O. Box 86, Bronx, NY 10475. Sunday Schedule: Meditation and Adult Bible Study - 9:15 - 10:15 a.m. Divine Worship - 10:30 a.m. Come and be blessed, we want an opportunity to love you. See you in church. Mid-week Bible Study and Prayer date and time to be announced. Our children’s Sunday School will teach and nurture your child/children in the word of God. All sessions are during worship service. Dr. Smith’s Sermon topic: Rev. Dr. Robert A. Smith, Jr. Reading from the Sacred Scripture - Jeremiah 18:1-8. Weekly Activities Bereavement group, Monday, 6:00 p.m. Thursdays at 10:00 a.m., Channel 70, Bronxnet. Every other Saturday - Food Pantry. For more information in donating or receiving food, please call 718-925-5052. Because of the increase of persons attending our Food Pantry, we are reaching out to the community for assistance. Here’s how you can help: WE NEED 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 Sunday morning, 9:00 - 10:00. To arrange special drop off time, call Ms. Weir at 347375-3837. God bless all our donors. • Fall Revival. Oct. 1 – Dr. James Green, Pastor Universal Baptist Church, Oct. 2 & Oct. 3 – Dr. Keyshawn White, Pastor, Second Providence Baptist Church. Services begin at 7:00 p.m. • Saturday Oct. 4 – Church of the Savior’s 12th Anniversary Fundraising Luncheon. Cancelled. Thought of the Week: “A person’s heart is right when he/she wills what God wills.” –Aquinas —Rev. Dr. Robert A. Smith, Jr.

ings at 10:30 a.m., there is prayer till 11:15 a.m. in Spanish. Come and bring your prayer needs so we can pray together. Women’s Fellowship: Meets the first Saturday of the month at 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. The study book will be Crazy Love. We are also having an exercise class immediately following the study. Men’s Fellowship: Meets the last Saturday of the month at 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Crescendo Christian Music School: Learn piano, guitar, violin, percussion, flute, voice and theory. Contact Maestro Frank Colon at (917) 753-3644. The school will be open from Monday – Friday, 2

p.m. – 8 p.m. Private and group lessons are available. All ages are welcome. Registration is free and rates are affordable. Two-day trip Lancaster, Pa. to see Joy to the World: November 21 & 22. Also included is shopping at Rockville Square Mall & Bird in Hand Farmers Market, Nat’l. Christmas Center + dinner, breakfast, hotel & transportation. Call Barbara at (347) 6037473. Cost is $240 per person double occupancy, triple occupancy is $232/person, single occupancy is $297 & (children 12 or under is $169 and must have 2 adults in the same room). A few seats are still available. —Rev. Dr. Milca C. Plaud

NEW CHURCH LOCATION BEGINNING JUNE 29: 120 DEKRUIF PLACE (STREET LEVEL). Praise and Worship begins at 9:30 a.m. Church telephone: (718) 644-0951; email: fatwcc @aol.com. Weekly Worship Experiences: 6:00 p.m., Wednesday Prayer Service resumes SEPTEMBER 17th. 6:30 p.m., Wednesday Bible Study resumes SEPTEMBER 17th. Sunday Morning Worship: 9:30 a.m. Teen church: 9:00 a.m., 2nd Sundays Children’s church: 3rd Sundays (K-3) Older Children’s church: 4th Sundays (4th-7th). Church Motto: “We are Christ-centered, familyfocused with power and authority.” Church Mission: To empower, educate and motivate men, women, boys and girls to reach their full potential and live abundant lives through preaching and teaching the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Come worship with us—where we honor tradition, but are not bound by it! All are welcome to join us any and every Sunday because our goal is to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ, in LOVE, through teaching and preaching the Word of God from the Bible. The Leaders and Scholars Afterschool Hub will provide afterschool care and educational services to K-8 students in the Co-op City community. It is a partially technology-based program, as well as hands-on Homework Help. Snacks will be provided

and competent background checked staffing provided to reinforce the safe environment. Program opens September 29! Our new Technology Lab is currently being wired for service to the community. Beginning September 8, we will invite the community in to use the computer lab FREE for two-weeks by RSVP. For SENIOR CITIZENS, use will be FREE as an ongoing service (by schedule). We will offer low-cost Employment Support Services (resume/cover letter writing, Soft-Skills Workshops, TARGETED Job Search, Copy and Faxing Services, etc.) to the community on a weekly basis. Pastor Jenkins was a Workforce Development Manager and has been using her skills and contacts to help people gain employment for 12 years. 9th Church Anniversary: Please join us on October 12, at 9:30 a.m. to celebrate the life of the church. Rev. Dr. Sheldon Williams, Pastor of Co-op City Baptist Church, will be our Guest Preacher. God has been good and we are grateful for the opportunity to serve Him and our community. October 18: Victory Over Depression with Brother Bob Bennett. If you are dealing with depression related to work, relationships, domestic abuse, unemployment or for any reason, join us at 10 a.m. where you will not be alone, but will find others who are determined to have victory over depression. Remember, it’s never about us, but always about the goodness of the Lord. —Pastor Deborah Jenkins

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Community Protestant Church

On behalf of our Pastor, Reverend Dr. Calvin E. Owens, and our church family, welcome to Community Protestant Church, a church of love and understanding, located at 1659 East Gun Hill Road, Bronx, NY 10469; telephone: (718) 862-9172. CHURCH SCHEDULE: Sunday School - 9:00 a.m. Worship Service - 11:00 a.m. Communion Service - Every first and third Sundays Prayer Meeting and Bible Study – Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. The following programs are at the Church’s Annex: 2053 Asch Loop North (Co-op City) Morning Prayer Services - Tuesday, 6:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. Neighborhood Bible Study Thursday at 10:00 a.m.

Extension of Prayer and Worship Service – Every first, second and third Fridays at 7:00 p.m. OTHER SCHEDULED EVENTS: Sunday School at Community Protestant Church begins at 9:00 a.m. We are excited about starting a new Sunday School year. In Sunday School, in a nurturing Christian education environment, an opportunity is provided for children to learn about the Bible, to grow in grace, to show love and respect for one another and to live more abundant lives. Children attending Sunday School are served breakfast after classes are over. We encourage you to bring your child, children or grandchildren to Sunday School and we look forward to seeing you. Sunday, October 12th, 4:00 p.m. – A fantastic Fur Extravaganza – A Fashion Show featuring the fur collection of the renowned furrier Antonovich. There

will be beautifully designed furs and other material of all description for men and women in a variety of sizes. Donation: $20, includes a raffle of a designer fur donated by Antonovich. For tickets, call the church at (718) 862-9172 or (718) 379-4237. Saturday, October 18th, 9:00 p.m. 2:00 a.m. – Enjoy a great evening of entertainment at the South Carolina Committee’s Annual Dance in Dreiser Auditorium, Co-op City. Music by DJ Jimmy Pressley. Ticket: $25 in advance (no tickets sold at door) available by calling (718) 379-8514, (718) 6715493, (718) 671-0231. The Women’s Guild invites you to join us on our Christmas/New Year Extravaganza, December 22, 2015 – January 3, 2016. A Fantastic 12-Night Southern Caribbean Cruise aboard The Magnificent Queen Mary 2, departing

from New York, Red Hook in Brooklyn. Ports of Call: St. Thomas, Charlotte Amalie; St. Kitts, Basseterre; St. Lucia, Castries; St. Maarten, Phillipsburg; Tortola, Road Town. PROMOTIONAL SALE EXTENDED – For those who book between the 19th of August and the 30th of September, $200 on board credit per cabin for Balcony and Oceanview cabins. To make a reservation or for additional information about the cruise, please call (718) 320-1435, (718) 6715961 or (718) 320-8576. The doors of Community Protestant Church are open to all to worship and fellowship with Christian believers of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. You are cordially invited to come in, join in and receive your blessing. —Evan G. Mitchell

Rev. Dr. Sheldon E. Williams and the Co-op City Baptist Church family invite you to join us tomorrow at 8:00 or 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. Our telephone number is 718-320-3774. Visit us on the web at www.coopcitybaptistchurch.org. Join us for a mid-week spiritual pick-up at our mid-week 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, October 8 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 7. The Co-op City Intergenerational Outreach Center, Inc. (CCIOC) is pleased to announce that they will hold their First Community Awards Ceremony at Eastwood Manor in the Bronx on Friday, October 17. Tickets are $75. Honorees are Delores Debnam, Leo Johnson, Ellie Minor, Carrie Mobley-Johnson and Johnnie Goff. The CCIOC is also preparing a souvenir journal and ask that you submit ads. Ad submissions, including photos and payments, are due by no later than Sunday, September 28. For additional information or to purchase

tickets, call 718-671-1861 or 718-6718449. Please support the honorees by attending the event or taking out an ad in the journal. The Scholarship Ministry will be hosting their annual fall shopping spree on Saturday, October 25, to the Philadelphia Premium Outlets in Philadelphia, PA. The cost of the ticket is $45. The bus will be leaving from Asch Loop and Bartow Ave. at 7:30 a.m. sharp. There will be reserved seating. For tickets or additional information, call 718-379-0541 or 718-6717507 or 718-320-3774. Have you planned your vacation for 2015 yet? If not, join the Scholarship Ministry on their 9 day and 8 night trip to New Orleans from July 11 to July 19.

They will travel by motor coach, 8 nights lodging including 4 consecutive nights in New Orleans; 14 meals: 8 breakfasts and 6 dinners; guided tour of a Louisiana Plantation; relaxing riverboat cruise on the Mississippi River; free time and much more. A $100 deposit is due on or before October 26. For additional information, call 718-671-7507, 718-379-0541 or 718-379-3774. The Co-op City Baptist Church exists to glorify God and to establish a living community of people who follow the teachings of Jesus the Christ through worship, prayer, Bible study and fellowship. We seek to meet the spiritual and physical needs of the church through ministry. —Hattie L. Lucas

Rev. Dr. Gladys R. Little, Apostle, and Pastor & Evangelist Vernon Little greet everyone in the name of Jesus, that name which is above every name. We want you to know that you are welcome in this house of the Lord! It is His house by ownership, it is our house by stewardship, and it can be your house by membership; so come on in and join with us. May God bless you in this house! For hope today, remember the end of the story – eternity with God. Let’s go into a passage of Scripture that gives life instructions. James 4:11-17 says:

11 Do not speak evil of one another, brethren. He who speaks evil of a brother and judges his brother, speaks evil of the law and judges the law. But if you judge the law, you are not a doer of the law but a judge. 12 There is one Lawgiver, who is able to save and to destroy. Who are you to judge another? 13 Come now, you who say, “Today or tomorrow we will go to such and such a city, spend a year there, buy and sell, and make a profit;” 14 whereas you do not know what

will happen tomorrow. For what is your life? It is even a vapor that appears for a little time and then vanishes away. 15 Instead you ought to say, “If the Lord wills, we shall live and do this or that.” 16 But now you boast in your arrogance. All such boasting is evil. 17 Therefore, to him who knows to do good and does not do it, to him it is sin. Invitations: Our Sweet Hour of Prayer will be today at 3 p.m. Sunday School is tomor-

row at 10 a.m. Our Sunday Morning Worship Service is at 11 a.m. Every 3rd Sunday following the morning worship, we serve Holy Communion. If you’re into gospel rap/holy hiphop, go to www.datpiff.com and download music from Vernon Little free of charge. He also has videos on YouTube. You will be blessed, encouraged, and inspired. We are located at 171 Dreiser Loop in Section 1. Our phone # is (347) 2764925. Jesus loves you, and so do we. —Apostle Gladys R. Little

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Soups, Breads and Desserts

Mon., Sept., 29

Orange pineapple juice Stuffed peppers w/turkey, Green beans Mashed potatoes, Fruit Alt: Breaded fish fillet

Meat sauce Whole wheat spaghetti Cucumber dill salad

Whole wheat bread

Pork w/zesty cilantro sauce Baked potato in skin Steamed carrots

Whole wheat bread

Arroz con pollo (chicken w/rice) Sautéed spinach

Garlic bread

Philly cheese steak Peppers & onions Roasted sweet potato fries

Whole wheat dinner roll

Mon., September 29 Tues., September 30

Word Games 9:30 – 11:30 a.m., Rm. 31 Current Events 10 a.m., Rm. 31 Bingo 12:30-2:30 p.m., Rm. 31 Card Games 2-4 p.m., Rm. 31 Dominoes 2:30 p.m., Rm. 31 Srs. Walking Group (Start date TBA)

Dominoes 10 a.m., Rm. 49

Dominoes

Wed., October 1

Blood Pressure Cancelled until further notice Word Games Rm. 31 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Stay Well Exercise 10 -11 a.m., Rm. 31 Line Dancing w/Voncile 11 a.m.-Noon, Rm. 31 Bingo 12:30–2:30 p.m., Rm. 31 Card Games 2 -4 p.m., Rm. 31 Dominoes 2:30 p.m., Rm. 31

Thurs., October 2

Crochet and Knitting

Weight Management Support Group – Bartow Ave. Main office 10:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Word Games 9:30 – 11:00 a.m., Rm 31 Bingo 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m., Room 31 Library 9:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., Rm 31 Card Games 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m., Rm 31 Dominoes 2:30 p.m., Rm 31 Tablet class 1st & 3rd Cell Phone Class 2nd & 4th 12:40-1:40 p.m., Bartow Ave. Services Main office

Library 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Rm. 31 Word Games 9:3011:30 a.m., Rm. 31 Chat Session 9:30 a.m. -1 p.m., Rm. 31 Bingo 12:30 – 2:30 p.m., Rm. 31 Card Games 2-4 p.m., Rm. 31 Dominoes 2:30 p.m., Rm. 31

Dominoes 10 a.m., Rm. 45

Fri., October 3

Bartow

Men’s Line Dancing w/ Voncile 9-10 a.m., Rm. 31 Word Games 9:30–11:30 a.m., Rm. 31 Women’s Line Dancing w/Jenifer 10 – 11:30 a.m., Rm. 31 Chat Session 10 a.m., Rm. 31 Bingo 12:30–2:30 p.m., Rm. 25 Sing along w/Charles Carrington 11 a.m.-12 p.m., Rm. 31 Card Games 2-4 p.m., Rm. 31 Dominoes 2:30 p.m., Rm. 31

Library 9:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., Rm. 49

10:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m., Rm. 7

Dominoes

Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session

10:00 a.m., Rm 45

9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m., Rm. 7

Line Dancing w/Ellie

10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m., Rm. 2

Stay Well Exercise

10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m., Rm 45

Mind Teasers

Around The Lunch Table

Gentle Yoga w/Anne

11:30 a.m., Rm 49

Intermediate Yoga

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

Tai Chi 11 a.m., Rm. 45 Bingo 1 p.m., Rm. 49 Matinee Movie w/George 10 a.m.-12 p.m., Rm. 45

10 a.m., Rm. 45

12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m., Rm. 4 1:15 - 2:00 p.m., Rm. 2 2 p.m. - 3 p.m., Rm. 2

Basic Cellphone & iPad Training 1:30 – 2:30 p.m., Rm. 7

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

Spelling Bee Spanish Practice Class

Sewing w/Raymonde 9:30-11:30 a.m., Rm. 7 Tai Chi

10:30 a.m., Computer Lab

11 a.m.-12 p.m., Rm. 2

10 a.m., Rm. 49

Mind Teasers Arthritis Exercise Class w/Damian 11 a.m.–12 p.m.

Bingo 1 pm, Rm. 49

12 p.m. – 1 p.m., Rm. 4

Art Class 1 p.m. - 3 p.m., Rm. 7

YOGA w/Bhadra 2 p.m.-3 p.m., Rm. 2

Stay Well Exercise 10-11 a.m., Rm. 45 Spelling Bee 11 a.m., Rm. 49 Po-ke-no 1-2 p.m., Rm. 49 Bingo 1 p.m., Rm. 49 Dominoes 10 a.m., Rm. 45 Art 10 a.m., Rm. 45 Bingo 1 p.m., Rm. 49 Card Games 2-4 p.m., Rm. 49 Blood Pressure 2nd and 4th Friday, 10 -11:30 a.m., Rm. 49

Tues, Sept., 30

Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session 9:3010:30 a.m., Rm. 7 Blood Pressure 1st & 3rd Thursday 10-11:30 a.m., Rm. 8 Line Dancing w/Ellie 10–11 a.m., Aud. A Piano Sing Along 11 a.m.–12 p.m., Rm. 7 Mind Teasers 12-1 p.m., Rm. 4 Drama Club 1:30–4 p.m., Rm. 7 Crochet and Knitting 10 a.m.-12 p.m., Rm. 7 Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session 9:30-10:30 a.m., Rm. 7 Meditative Moments – Cancelled until further notice Mind Teasers 12-1 p.m., Rm. 4 Spanish Class 1-2 p.m., Rm. 7 Card Games, Dominoes 2-4 p.m., Rm. 7 Therapeutic Yoga 1:30 – 2:30 p.m., Rm. 8

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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.

Wed., Oct., 1

Orange juice Chicken Francaise Barley w/lima beans California blend Fresh fruit Alt: Egg salad Apple juice, Italian Swedish meatballs, Fusili pasta w/parsley, Zucchini w/onions/peppers, Fresh fruit Alt: Tuna fish salad Orange pineapple juice

Thurs., Baked Sole fish fillet Cous cous, Vegetable Oct., mix, Fresh fruit, Alt: 2

Chopped chicken liver

Fri., Oct., 3

Orange juice, Spanish Baked breaded fish fillet style roast chicken, Rice w/vegetables Brown rice w/beans, California blend Steamed kale, Fresh vegetables fruit, Alt: Gelfite fish

Upcoming Events/Trips

There will be no refunds for all trips. All trips include roundtrip transportation! Call the Bartow Office to register unless otherwise noted, (718-320-2066). Effective immediately, when you bring a senior guest to eat lunch in the Bartow & Einstein Senior Centers, the guest will get their meal for free. Social Work office hours: Please call 718-320-2066 for additional information.m 2049 Bartow Avenue, Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.; 135 Einstein Loop, Room 40, by appointment; 177 Dreiser Loop, Room 13, (Office will open after repairs are completed). JASA will be closed Thursday, October 9th for Succoth (Day 1) and Friday, October 17th for Simchat Torah. Free SNAP (Food Stamp) Application Assistance – Friday, October 10th at the Co-op City Senior Services Office, 2049 Bartow Avenue, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Walk In - First come, first served! Please bring documents that verify your identity, address, income & expenses (rent, medical, etc.). For more information: 718-320-2066. FLU Shots – Pathmark will be administering flu shots at the following locations: Bartow Community Center – Wednesday, October 8th, 9 a.m. to noon, Room 31. Dreiser Loop Community Center, Tuesday, November 4th, 3-7 p.m., Room 7. Einstein Community Center – Tuesday, October 7th, 3-7 p.m., Room 34A & Monday, October 20th, 9 a.m. noon, Room 49. Pneumonia vaccines will also be available. Please be sure to bring your health insurance card with you, if you have one. Walk in - Tablet Class - October 6th is the last day. Cellphone Class - October 6th is the last day. Bartow Main Office, 12:40 p.m.-1:40 p.m. Ridgehill Mall – Thursday, October 2, $7, 3 hours. Pick-ups: Bartow, 9 a.m., Einstein, 9:15 a.m. & Dreiser, 9:30 a.m. Bronx Zoo Total Experience – Friday, October 3rd, $3, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Pick-ups: Bartow, 9 a.m., Einstein, 9:15 a.m. & Dreiser, 9:30 a.m. The exhibits are: Dinosaur Safari, Butterfly Garden Congo Gorilla Forest, Zoo Shuttle, Wild Asia Monorail, etc.; Sandwiches will be

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provided (only 20 seats available). WAIT LIST ONLY. Woodbury Commons Outlet – Monday, October 6th - $15. Pick-ups: Bartow – 9:00 a.m., Einstein – 9:15 a.m. & Dreiser Loop - 9:30 a.m. Walmart – Friday, October 10th $15. Pick-ups: Bartow -8:30 a.m., Einstein - 8:45 a.m., Dreiser – 9:00 a.m. WAIT LIST ONLY. Central Avenue – Monday, October 13th - 2 hrs. Xmas Tree Store, 1 hr. Trader Joe’s & 2 hrs. Amazing Savings - $13. Pick-ups: Bartow – 9:00 a.m., Einstein – 9:15 a.m. & Dreiser Loop - 9:30 a.m. Empire Casino – Wed., October 15th, $5. Pick-ups: Bartow,9:15 a.m., Einstein, 9:30 a.m. & Dreiser, 9:45 a.m. Walmart – Friday, October 24th $15. Pick-ups: Bartow -8:30 a.m., Einstein - 8:45 a.m., Dreiser – 9:00 a.m. Weight Management Support Group – Monday, October 6th - 10:00 a.m., 2049 Bartow Ave., Main Office, 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 7th - 1:00 p.m., 2049 Bartow Ave., Room 31. The group offers resources, as well as an atmosphere of understanding and support, whether you care for a loved one from a distance or in your home. Group is facilitated by a social worker. For information: 718-3202066. Grandparent Connection Caregiver Support Group – Thursday, October 16th, 10:30 a.m., 135 Einstein Loop, Teen Center. For additional information, please contact Hattie Lucas at 718-379-0433, Ext. 2139 or 917-7345935. Grandparent Connection – Grandparents as Leaders Series Workshops – FREE, 10:30 – 12:30 p.m. Session 4: October 1st. The series focuses on providing grandparents support and education in parenting skills, increasing their confidence and enabling them to communicate better. For further information, contact Hattie Lucas at 718-3790433.

Co-op City Times / September 27, 2014

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& Welfare Coordinator, 718-671-5493. 2014 TOUR ACTIVITIES October 16 – Sands Casino with holiday shopping – 6-hour stay at the Sands Casino w/$30 slot play & $5 food credit; coupon booklet for The Outlets at Sands Bethlehem (no sales tax!)… $48/person…contact Jean, 718379-3742. December 30, 2014 – January 1, 2015 – The Red Carpet Party at the Desmond Hotel, Malvern, PA – Stop at the American Music Theater Christmas Show; after check-in, dinner & entertainment; choice of 4 side events next day; New Year’s Eve “Walk the Red Carpet w/a Photo Op;” Surf & Turf dinner, music/dancing and live show; Cocktail Party & Champagne Toast; New Year’s Day Champagne & Mimosa Brunch w/a show — $575/person double; $685 single; $565/person triple; travel insurance available $31/person double & triple; $40 for a single…contact Jean, 718-379-3742. —Delores Debnam

We are very grateful and thankful for the outpouring of friends and members by their presence and donations in making our luncheon a huge success. Everyone had a very enjoyable afternoon. Monday, October 13th - Sands Casino, Pa. Cost per person is $33 – casino package: $20 slot play and a $5 food voucher. Time of pick-up is 8:30 a.m., starting at Einstein Loop, followed by Asch and Dreiser Loops. Enjoy their new buffet and restaurants. Don’t forget your casino card and valid photo I.D. Thursday, October 23rd – Hunterdon Hills Playhouse, $79 per person. Enjoy the comedy of Breaking Legs, along with their delicious menu choices of fresh homemade breads, green garden salad, Yankee pot roast,

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Sunday, September 28—Bingo game in Room 39 at 1:30 p.m. Admission is $3, everyone is welcome to play. Snacks and refreshments served. Wednesday, October 1—Bingo game in Room 39 at 1:30 p.m. Admission is $2. Refreshments served. Tuesday, October 28—Going to Sands Casino. Price: $33. Rebate is $20 for slot play and $5 towards food. Pickup is 8:30 a.m. at our 3 usual bus stops: Einstein Loop, Asch Loop (back or library) and Dreiser Loop. Wednesday, November 12—Going to Seashore Restaurant in City Island for our End of Year party. Come and join us for a wonderful day. We’ll have dancing, singing, good food and good music. Price is $62. You can pay it in install-

ments. Menu: Appetizer, pasta, seashore salad; entrees: grilled or bake Salmon, fried shrimps or shrimp scampi, shrimp parmigiana, broiled filet of Sole, broiled seafood combination, prime rib of beef, roasted chicken rosemary or parmigiana, BBQ chicken or BBQ baby ribs. Also, you have vegetables and roasted potato, also soda, coffee, tea, strawberry short cake. For more information, see Ann or Mary at 135 Einstein Loop, Room 39, from Monday – Thursday, 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. or call 718-379-9613 or you can call Mary at 718-379-4899 and I will return your call. Good health to all. —Mary Pilla

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Baychester Library Events VISIT THE LIBRARY - A GREAT WEALTH OF INFORMATION Enrichment Zones - Fall 2014 Information and Registration Sessions Wednesday, October 1, anytime from 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. at the Baychester Library Community Room. Refreshments will be served. FREE afterschool tutoring, homework help and educational technology activities. Enrichment Zone program is available for students in 1st - 8th grades. Parent/Guardian MUST be present to register students. Program begins October 14.

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

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

Young Israel High Holiday Prayer Schedule

Rabbi Solomon I. Berl will officiate as Cantor and deliver the Holy Day sermons. Yom Kippur, Friday, October 3rd Mincha, 3 p.m. Kol Nidre, 6:30 p.m. Yom Kippur Day, Saturday, October 4 Morning Service, 8 a.m.

Public Yizkor, 11 a.m. Fast ends, 7:25 p.m. Rabbi Berl and the officers of Young Israel wish all Co-op City residents a happy New Year of good health, good tiding, contentment and fulfillment in the year to come. May peace and harmony throughout the world become a reality in the coming year.

The Men’s Club is running a trip to the MOUNT AIRY CASINO in Pennsylvania on Tuesday, October 7. The COST: $33 per person. Each person gets: $25 slot and a $10 food voucher. Player may use any machine or table. I would like to remind you that you need a government photo ID card to get your bonus slot play. Payment is due by September 29. Seat assignment will be on a first come first serve bases. Please send checks to: The Traditional Synagogue of Co-op City, Attention:

Men’s Club 120 Erdman Place, Building 27B, Bronx NY, 10475. We provide a free snack going, play games, and on the return trip, we show a movie. FOR RESERVATIONS, CALL: Gary (718) 671-8424 or Bruce, (718) 320-2234. Pick-up Stops: Einstein Loop, 8:00 a.m.; Asch Loop, 8:15 a.m.; Dreiser Loop, 8:20 a.m. Everyone is invited to all our functions. We hope you will join us. Shalom! —Bruce Gitelson

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Traditional Synagogue of Co-op City, Young Israel of Baychester, Section 5 at 120 Erdman Place (behind the lobby 27B), welcomes you to pray with them. Tel. for the Synagogue: 1-718-379-6920. Note: Our office hours are on Thursday from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. and on Sunday from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. Kol Nidre – Friday, October 3. Candle Lighting is at 6:16 p.m. Shabbat ends today, Saturday, Sept. 27 at 7:25 p.m. Coming Events: Yom Kippur Saturday, Oct. 4th services at 9:00 a.m. Yizkor at 12 p.m. Mincha at 4:30 p.m. Neila at 5:30 p.m. Maariv at 6:49 p.m. Yom Kippur ends at 7:15 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 5 at 1:00 p.m., Bingo. Price is $3 per person. Refreshments included. Come down and enjoy a fun afternoon.

NOTE*** High Holiday tickets are now on sale. Our Cantors for Yom Kippur will be Joseph Ringel and Joshua Jay. Good and Welfare: Congratulations to Solomon Silber on his milestone birthday and congratulations to Edythe Rosenberg on the birth of her great grandchild. We have tree certificates “in Honor of” or “in Memory for” a special occasion or a condolence. The cost is $15 per tree. If you are feeling under the weather, we wish you all a speedy recovery. Mimi Berlofsky welcomes all calls at 347-427-4526. Wishing all our members a healthy and happy New Year. Looking forward to seeing you during the holidays. L'Shana Tova. —Miriam Berlofsky

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Chavurah Temple Beth El will be celebrating the High Holidays in Dreiser, Room 9. We want you to come to worship with us this year and also hear the blowing of the Shofar. The schedule for Yom Kippur is listed below. Tickets are being mailed out to all members and we are also having the Book of Remembrance for Yom Kippur. Please fill out the form for the book of remembrance and mail it back as soon as you receive it. HIGH HOLIDAY INFORMATION 2014 - 5775 Yom Kippur Kol Nidre, Friday, October 3, 7:30 p.m., Room 9 Morning Saturday, October 4, 10 a.m., Room 9 Public Yiskor, Saturday, October 4, 1:00 p.m., Room 9 Public Yiskor, Saturday, October 4, 2:30 p.m., Room 9 Mincha and Neliah, Saturday, October 4, 4 p.m., Room 9 We are only asking for a donation for a ticket to the services and we are open to all members of the community. Chavurah - Temple Beth El: is dedicated to Judaism as a living and

growing faith. It provides its members with a strong sense of Jewish Identity. We invite all people to attend our services and be a part of our caring congregational family. Tickets have been mailed out to the members and those that have worshiped with us prior. If you wish to come to services, please come and worship with us. Information is also being mailed out for names to be listed in the Book of Remembrance. At Yiskor on Yom Kippur, we will recite the names of those in our Memorial Book of Remembrance. At this time, in September, many people will visit the cemeteries and say Kaddish. Rabbi Tobin has been to most of the cemeteries in Long Island, Queens and Staten Island and New Jersey and has said Kaddish. We wish you and your families a happy and healthy New Year, L’Shana Tova T’katavoo. May you be inscribed in the book of life. For further information, please contact Rabbi Dennis Tobin, RabbiDennisTobin @aol.com; 973-762-0877. —Dennis Tobin

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“So then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.” Romans 10:17 Spiritual Food for Thought: What’s done is done. You can’t change the past, but you can make a decision to let go of all that will hinder your walk of faith. Establish yourself in strong faith through hearing the Word. Take one step at a time without projecting into the future. Otherwise, you could get overwhelmed. Move forward with renewed hope. At Greater Love Baptist Church, we believe that when you change your attitude, you can change your altitude. Our vision is to change hearts, change The Pentecostal Tabernacle invites everyone to attend worship service at 120 Benchley Place, Building 24. SUNDAY: Sunday School for all age group starts at 10:30 a.m. Mid-day worship service begins at 11:45 a.m. - 2 p.m. Prayer and fasting service will be held every Wednesday morning at 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Regular prayer meeting and Bible study will also be held every Wednesday evening starting at 7:30 p.m. Youth service will be held every Friday evening starting at 7:30 p.m. FOCUS: Pressing Toward the Mark. Our goal is heaven! Our journey there requires us to press onward and upward. Philippians 3:14 states: I press toward the mark for the prize of the

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minds and change lives by the Word of God so that we are transformed by a renewed mind; one step and one day at a time. Our satisfaction does not come just from the “number of heads in the house,” but from the number of hearts at the foot of the cross. On behalf of the Presiding Elder B. Landrum, Pastor C. Landrum, and the Greater Love family, we welcome and encourage you to fellowship with us. We are a teaching, preaching, tithing, faith and Bible Way ministry conveniently located at 900 Co-op City Blvd. (Bldg. 2A), on the ground level, Bronx, N.Y., 10475; main entrance - red buzzer. Doors open at 2:30 p.m. on

Sunday. Free parking is available in Garage #1 on Darrow Place. Church phone: 347-920-5607. DO YOU NEED A REVIVAL IN YOUR SOUL? Come out and fellowship with us each Sunday afternoon (3:45 p.m.) in October. We will be Revived, Restored and Renewed by the powerful Word of God. Our dynamic and anointed preachers for the month of October are: Elder Vinneta Archer Dyer – 10/5, Greater Love Cathedral Baptist Church. Reverend Lillian Berry – 10/12, One Love in Jesus Healing & Deliverance. Evangelist Mabel Burton – 10/19, Family of God Church of Christ.

Special Guest Preacher for 10/26 to be announced. Weekly Schedule Sunday Bible School: 3:00 p.m. (sharp) to 3:45 p.m. Sunday Afternoon Praise & Worship: 3:45 p.m. Holy Communion – First Sunday Tuesday Evening Prayer: 7:00 p.m. Training for Service - A Survey of the Bible: Thursday eve Family Nite/Youth Nite Blessing/Dedication of Children Food Pantry & Christian Library (donations welcome). Peace & blessings! —Pastor Carol Landrum

high calling of God in Christ Jesus. When we were born again of the water and the Spirit, we began an exciting journey to an everlasting destination. Our ultimate goal is to hear our master say, “Well done!” However, we must stay on the griddle of life and endure the fiery trials that come, knowing that “all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.” (Romans 8:28). Furthermore, we must go through the three steps of being called, chosen, and faithful. On our road of discovery, we must constantly measure our progress by Christ’s example. One day, we will reach our destination – a place called heaven – and we will exchange our vile bodies for an eternal, glorified

body like His. Hebrews (12:1 –3) states: Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us. Looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before Him endure the cross, despising the shame, and set down at the right hand of the throne of God. For consider him that endure such contradiction of sinners against himself, lest he be wearied and faint in your mind. God wants us to have faith and confidence in Him at all times, and do not become faint and weary in our minds. Hebrews 10:35-36 states: Cast not

away therefore, your confidence which hath great recompense of reward. For he have need of patience, that after he have done the will of God, he might receive the promise. Let us keep our minds and thought on Him and be faithful until He says, my child, this is the last mile you have trod welcome home, and we know that there is a crown of life awaiting us. Philippians 4:8. Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things lovely, whatsoever things are of good report, if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things. For further information, please call (718) 324-0334 or (718) 320-4218. —Rev. R. Sibblies

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