Co-op City Times 09/29/12

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Vol. 47 No. 39

Saturday, September 29, 2012

Co-op City turns out in support of Metro North station

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Awaiting HUD’s formal commitment letter I write this week President’s Message Once we get a because I wanted to formal commitupdate you, the ment from HUD, cooperators, on the we can study and President possibility of a proconsider the actual posed $621 million mortgage financing terms of the final proposed loan and see loan guaranteed by the federal Housing exactly what HUD’s demands are, and and Urban Development agency (HUD). whether they are acceptable. According At the moment, a back and forth process to Management, at the moment, we do is ongoing to determine what the final not know what, if any, the outstanding terms of the agreement will be and issues might be, but Management anticwhether all the requirements are acceptipates an actual formal commitment able. As you all well know, high level next week, based on what Wells Fargo negotiations do not take place in an open has predicted. forum, just like representatives of After that, it’s up to Legal, Management and labor unions don’t Management, and the Board to study hammer out the details of a proposed and decide what to do, whether it’s truly contract in public, so we have to wait for in the best interests of Co-op City to the next development. accept the deal. Meanwhile, the clock Right now, we do know that the will be ticking and there won’t be much deadline has been extended until Oct. time to close before the fast approach31st, and the discussions going on ing deadline. with Riverbay, and Wells Fargo Bank, Management has reported that HUD which will underwrite the loan, and is satisfied with and accepts our plans HUD, are very complex and compliand procedures which satisfy all envicated due to the size of the loan. Also, ronmental concerns. Quite simply, this is the first time HUD has offered there are no outstanding issues with to insure a loan under its 223F proHUD, according to Management. Tests gram to a cooperative. Previously, the performed at the sites of the Dreiser and HUD program only applied to loans on (Continued on page 2) rentals.

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Artist’s rendering of the proposed Co-op City Metro North Station which would be built in Section 5.

BY BILL STUTTIG More than 1,000 shareholders who crammed into the Dreiser auditorium Monday evening sent a very clear message to MTA and elected officials contemplating support for the Metro North station to serve Co-op City. That message was that this community very much wants the commuter rail line to finally begin serving them.

“Co-op City is in the house,” proclaimed Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz, Jr., an avid supporter of adding four Metro North stations to serve the communities of the east Bronx. Diaz, in making his presentations to the Co-op City community on Monday, said demonstration of support for this idea is essential and the (Continued on page 4)

Co-op City adds old appliances and cardboard to its list of marketable recyclables

BY BILL STUTTIG Revenue produced through the community’s recycling efforts in 2012 so far has remained steady, averaging more than $6,000 a month earned from the sale of the approximately 2 million tons of recyclable refuse collected from the buildings and sold to waste management firms for processing and use as materials for goods production in this and other nations.

Kevin Keenan, Riverbay’s Director of Operations and Safety, who has overseen the community’s recycling efforts since 2006, said this week that recently the collection of recyclable goods for sale has been expanded to include old discarded appliances, such as refrigerators and stoves, as well as cardboard, which the community’s commercial tenants discard in large supplies on a daily basis.

Keenan explained that Royal Waste Services, the firm which Riverbay has partnered with over the last five years, just this past week had a new three year contract unanimously approved by the Riverbay Board of Directors and as part

of that new agreement is working with Riverbay to sell the old appliances to interested waste management firms at a price that would net Riverbay about $30 for each appliance. Keenan reported that in July alone, this new arrangement produced an additional $2,000 in revenue for the community just from the sale of appliances that until recently were treated as trash and had no value.

In addition, under the new contract with Royal Waste Management, Royal has provided new equipment which will allow Riverbay to collect discarded cardboard from commercial tenants and bundle that cardboard in packages for collection and for Royal to sell on the market.

Through the new arrangement with Royal, new compactors have been set up at each of the three shopping centers to which commercial tenants bring their recyclables.

In addition, balers have been provided to wrap up the hundreds of pounds of cardboard discarded by commercial tenants (Continued on page 2)

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NOT I C E TO SH AR E H O L DE R S: 3% carrying charge increase to be implemented October 1, 2013.

The second of two carrying charge increases in the amount of 3% ordered in September, 2011 by the state supervisory agency for Co-op City, the Division of Homes and Community Renewal (HCR), will be implemented on Monday, October 1, 2012.

The first 3% carrying charge increase went into effect on October 1, 2011.

Protective sidewalk bridging off of Buildings 2 & 3

Sidewalk sheds and fencing at Buildings 2 & 3 have been removed following completion of the mandated Local Law 11 work. With the reopening of the completed balconies and removal of the sidewalk sheds and fencings, the only remaining buildings where façade work is being finished up and protective bridging remains are Buildings 6, 7, 8 and 33. It is expected that Building 8 will be cleared of all sheds and fencing by late September; Buildings 6 & 7 by late October and Building 33 by mid-December, weather permitting. Photographed above are a frontal view of Building 2 and (inset) rear of Building 3.

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President’s Report

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Bartow cleaners, as well as the Exxon Mobil station, and two potential landfills were negative, showing no threat or problem. HUD has accepted Riverbay’s plan adopted by the state concerning any contamination pertaining to the Einstein dry cleaner. Also, we are in complete compliance with Fair Housing Laws, since we accept Section 8 residents, as required by HUD, and HUD is not seeking an insurance deductive escrow from Co-op City.

Whatever the final outcome, Herb Freedman and our Management team should be applauded for working with Wells Fargo for initially contacting HUD, and then persistently pursuing Co-op City’s cause even when HUD officials thought such a loan could not take place with a cooperative, and certainly not one the size of Co-op City, the largest cooperative in the entire country, if not the world.

Riverbay Management started this

Recycling

sale of additional old appliances in early September. The exact amount collected for the entire month of September will not be available for a few weeks.

The recyclables for sale program began in 2006 and has steadily grown over the past six years.

Keenan said recently: “When we first started in 2006, the materials that we collected in the first month earned us approximately $200. Now we can earn as much as $9,000 per month if not more by selling these materials. Prior to us starting the recycling program, all this reusable material was disposed of as household waste. Now instead of filling up landfills, it is going back into the economy in the form of new products, while helping this community’s economy in the form of increased revenue.”

Keenan said that for 2011, Riverbay collected and sold close to 1.3 million tons of recyclable material including 1,178,095 tons of paper and cardboard, 92.75 tons of recyclable metals, and 617.79 tons of co-mingled plastic.

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one carte blanche permission to do whatever that person wants. We, all of us on the Board, have a fiduciary responsibility to the people of Co-op City. We, as a Board, are responsible for setting policy, and Management, in turn, is responsible for implementing that policy. A single Board Director does not have the right, authorization, or permission, to walk about Co-op City interfering directly with day-today operations.

More than $100,000 of additional revenue was earned through the community’s recycling efforts in 2011 and similar figures are expected for 2012 with the addition of cardboard and old appliances now being collected for sale.

Keenan explained that the value of the materials collected is actually double the revenue generated for the community, but the program involves sharing the revenue evenly with the Royal Waste Company which has contracted with Riverbay to collect the separated recyclable materials from Riverbay’s Peartree Refuse Handling Facility, and truck it to companies within the New York City region which purchase the recyclables for processing into reusable materials. Waste Management, based in Hunts Point, is one company that is in the market for recyclable paper and plastics and regularly purchases Co-op City’s recyclable. Recyclable metals are sold to a scrap metal collection facility just on the other side of the Hutchinson River near Boston Post Road, literally within the

shadow of Co-op City.

Keenan explained that these recyclables are considered a marketable commodity, and just like any commodity, the market price varies depending of supply and demand. He added that the profit realized through Riverbay’s recycling have consistently grown over the years and he expects those profits to increase as the community and Riverbay becomes more efficient at separating out recyclable materials from standard household refuse, and then collecting and transporting them for sale..

Keenan added that growing success of the recycling program is largely due to shareholders doing their part at separating recyclable materials from other household refuse.

“The fact that shareholders are helping the environment by recycling is one incentive, but helping the community’s bottom line is also another incentive that has become an increasing reality through their participation,” Keenan said.

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each day. Trained Riverbay employees will operate the balers each day and prepare the cardboard for pick-up by Royal.

As per the previous agreement with Royal, Riverbay and Royal will spilt the proceeds from the sale of recyclables with Riverbay responsible for the collection of the marketable recyclable products, and Royal responsible for transporting these recyclables to market.

Keenan said that accurate records as to the exact poundage of the recyclables collected and provided to Royal are maintained through his office, so Riverbay knows exactly how much it is due to receive each month.

So far in 2012, Riverbay collected $5,128 from the sale of recyclables in January, $6,119 in February, $6,518 in March, $6,907 in April, $6,926 in May, and $5,557 in June.

The arrangement to begin selling old appliances began in August and produced an additional $2,000 in revenue and another $300 was collected from the

Dr. Lewis Wolstein

process three years ago, and succeeded last summer in getting HUD officials to actually come to Co-op City for a site visit, after which HUD gave the green light for Co-op City to apply for the loan guarantee.

I also feel it’s important to remind my fellow Directors, who, for the most part, are dedicated and responsible, that just because one is fortunate enough to be elected to the Riverbay Board of Directors, it does not give

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Retirees of Dreiser Loop, Inc. awards scholarships to Six aspiring graduates

Health seminars begin on Oct. 2 in Co-op City Beginning on Tuesday, October 2, Riverbay Corporation is partnering with the Co-op City Seventh-Day Adventist Church to present a series of fortnightly health seminars which will be held in Room 9 of the Dreiser Community Center, 7-8:30 p.m.

• On Oct. 2, the topic of discussion will be The Wisdom of Making Food Choices (label reading/fundamentals of nutrition).

• Oct. 16: Diabetes: Disarming Diabetes • Oct. 30: High Blood Pressure: The silent killer The series will end on November 27.

Next CB#10 Meeting The next Community Board #10 meeting will be held on Thursday, October 25 at 7:30 p.m., at Schuyler House (Lounge), 3077 Cross Bronx Expressway. Please make every effort to attend.

For further information, please call contact Community Board 10 at (718) 892-1161.

Youth/Parent Summit on Cultivating Success The Harriet Tubman Independent Democratic Club is hosting a Youth/Parent Summit on Cultivating Success on Saturday, October 27, in Room 45 of the Einstein Center, 3:3010 p.m., featuring guest speakers, discussion panel, developmental strategies, group discussions, refreshments and music.

The lead organizer/planner for this event is Jay Stith, who grew up in Co-op City.

Unlock the secret to your child’s future by attending this summit.

How will YOU know what is right for your child? Move your expectations and your child’s future in the same direction. Admission is free and this is a non-partisan community strength event.

Eric Morgan

Brittany Blakes

On Wednesday, June 13, Virginia Stewart, President, and members of the Retirees of Dreiser Loop, Inc. celebrated the Retirees’ 40th Annual Luncheon at the Marina Del Rey on East Tremont Avenue and presented six June graduates with $500 scholarship awards.

Each year, the organization gives scholarship awards to outstanding youth whose grandparents reside within the Coop City community and are members of the Retirees. As in past years, the scholarships are jointly sponsored by the Retirees and its committed sponsors, McCall's Bronxwood Funeral Home, Inc. and Granby's Funeral Services, Inc. The scholarship winners were required to submit a short biography, school grades and a brief review of their involvement in community service. The applications were reviewed and winners were chosen by the scholarship committee comprised of Jo Ann Harris, chairperson; Lois Scott, Eleanor Donnley and

Naiim D. Flowers

Kismet Debnam

Ellie J. Acker.

The winners, Kismet Debnam, Eric Morgan, Kyle Ransom, Naiim D. Flowers, Brittany Blakes and Quentin Manuel Villafane, present a very versatile path of careers.

Kismet attended two schools, The Joseph A. Foran High School for Academics and the Educational Center for the Arts. Her dream is to become an artist as it has been her interest since age 10. She will be attending the Montserrat College of Art in the fall.

Naiim graduated from Tuckahoe High School in Westchester County, N.Y. He is a devout football player and in 2012 helped his football team win the NY State Championship. While he hopes to continue to play football, he will be pursuing a degree in Sports Management at Anna Maria College in MA. Eric graduated from Richard Montgomery High School in Rockville, Maryland. While maintaining a 3.7 GPA,

Quentin Manuel Villafane

Kyle Ransom

Eric still had time to play basketball and work part time. He will be attending Morehouse College in pursuit of a degree in Physics and Mechanical Engineering.

Kyle graduated from Ridgewood High School in Ridgewood, New Jersey. He enjoys running and has participated in 4 years of high school track and 3 years of MU track, affiliated with the United States Track and Field Association. Kyle will be attending Purdue University to work on a degree in Engineering.

Brittany is a graduate of the World Journalism Preparatory School where she maintained a 3.2 GPA. She believes in volunteerism and has done it throughout the school year. Even after graduation, she still finds time to be involved in the Fathers Against Violence and Neglect mentoring program where she has worked for quite some time and still teaches dance to 7-14 year olds. Her plan is to attend Lincoln University to study journalism.

MetroCard Bus to visit Co-op City this week The MetroCard Bus, which generally comes on the first and third Thursday of the month, will be visiting all three Co-op City locations this week, 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.

This Thursday, October 4, and again on Thursday, October 18, 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 Coop City, travels around the city, stopping at senior citizen centers, shopping centers and along major bus routes. Customers can handle all of their MetroCard needs, whether it is applying for or refilling a Reduced-Fare MetroCard, buying or refilling a regular MetroCard or asking MetroCard-related questions. Senior citizens and people with disabilities may apply for the Reduced-Fare MetroCard on the Bus. They will need photo ID and seniors must show proof of age (at least 65 years old).

The MetroCard Van, like the Bus, travels

around the city with helpful on-board staff ready to sell Unlimited and 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 Year’s

Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas.

Customers may also want to explore the EasyPay Reduced-Fare payment option.

EasyPay lets customers link to their credit or debit card to their Reduced-Fare MetroCard so it refills automatically.

For more MetroCard information, please visit the MTA’s website at www.mta.info and click on Fares and Tolls.

Involved fathers

P.S. 153x recently held another “Dads, Take Your Children To School Day” and it was tremendously successful with 70 fathers participating. The event was hosted by Principal Veronica Goka (center, front) and Parent Coordinator Ronald Hartridge (left, front).

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Metro North crowd that turned out Monday evening is a big step in the right direction.

But Diaz added that much more must be done, including future lobbying of the state legislature to make sure the funding for the construction of these four new stations gets placed in the next five-year capital plan. Without the financial support from New York State in the future, the concept of these four new stations in the Bronx along a rail line with direct access to Manhattan’s Penn Station will remain just that, a concept, the same concept that has been in existence for the past 40 years, but has never been realized.

But this time, the hope is real largely because of an $8.5 billion MTA project that is now underway called the Eastside Access Project. Currently, additional track space is being created beneath Grand Central Station which will allow Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) trains to access Grand Central for this first time in history.

This, in turn, will open up track space in the LIRR’s current New York City terminal, Penn Station, clearing the way for Metro North to expand their rail service to include four additional east Bronx stops, Co-op City being the northernmost one in the Bronx followed by Morris Park, Parkchester, and Hunts Point.

The Bronx stops are designed around the proposed use by Metro North of the existing AMTRAK line which runs by Section 5 and through the east Bronx.

Robert MacLagger, the Vice President of Planning for Metro North, who was the featured MTA speaker at Monday’s forum, revealed that negotiations with AMTRAK for use of the existing rail lines has not yet taken place and the new stations will not be feasible until an agreement for use of the existing Hell’s Gate line is worked out with AMTRAK. It was also stated on a diagram of the proposed Co-op City station location in Section 5, handed out by Metro North officials Monday evening, that the practicality of placing the station at the proposed Co-op City location could be impacted by an AMTRAK plan to elevate the Pelham Bay train bridge as it spans the Hutchinson River adjacent to Co-op City.

Regardless of these stated complications, enthusiasm for the new Co-op City station remained high throughout the meeting despite the fact that, according to an MTA statement as recent as last week, the earliest projected date for the completion of the Eastside Access Plan, the plan by which these four new stations depend, is 2019, seven years from now.

Each of the 1,000 shareholders attending the forum were handed blue comment cards on which they can state their opinions and concerns and mail them back to the Metro North offices. Because of the overwhelming response to the forum, Metro North ran out of cards during the meeting and in response thousands of additional cards were shipped to Riverbay this week for distribution to shareholders. These comments cards can be picked at the Bartow administration office reception area or at any of the three CSO offices in each of the three community centers.

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City Councilman James Vacca, the council’s Transportation Chairman, who previously served as Co-op City’s Community Board 10 District Manager for a quarter century, recalled that Co-op City had been proposed for Metro North service since the 1980s and he added that the time has come “for Co-op City residents to have the right to go where and when they want,” the same right that the wealthier communities of Westchester, just to the north, enjoy.

Congressman Eliot Engel also expressed his support for the future station saying that for decades, trains have been running right by Section 5 with no benefit to Co-op City and it was now time for Co-op City to have its own commuter railroad station taking residents to opportunities available both south and north.

MacLagger explained that the commerce and job opportunities represented by larger northern communities, such as White Plains and Stamford, Connecticut, is one of the major advantages of creating this new line as evidenced by other Metro North stations in the Bronx, such as the Fordham station which takes up to 5,000 commuters a day from the Bronx to jobs in Westchester and eastern Connecticut.

MacLagger called it one of the largest reverse commutes in the nation.

Community Board 10 District Manager, Ken Kearns, said in a statement read to the more than 1000 shareholders at the meeting that, “A railroad station providing service to both Pennsylvania Station and points north has long been a dream for the residents of Co-op City and the surrounding communities. The prospect of quick, efficient service to Manhattan and Westchester without having to use one’s car and be exposed to traffic jams, or have to use a complicated system of bus or subway transfers would be welcomed to area residents.”

MacLagger said that a ride from Co-op to Penn Station would take approximately 27 minutes and approximately 31 minutes to reach the jobs and shopping of Stamford, Connecticut.

Board Director Bernard Cylich, during the question and answer portion of the evening, took the opportunity to voice the community’s extreme displeasure with cuts to the community’s local bus service enacted in 2010 which makes it difficult to travel from Section 5 to the other four sections without time consuming and costly transfers. He asked MacLagger to communicate Co-op City’s dissatisfaction with these cuts to his colleagues at the MTA’s Bus Division, and MacLagger said he would. Cylich and others also asked about additional bus lines to bring commuters to the station from other parts of Co-op City and surrounding communities. MacLagger said there is a plan to add buses to serve the new station including a bus that will shuttle residents between the train station and other sections of the community. He said that that shuttle will be timed with the train schedule, under current projections.

When other residents asked about the creation of additional parking, MacLagger was adamant that the new station would not include Metro North

creation of commuter parking facilities to serve the station, but he added that that does not prevent other interests from developing commercial parking facilities on land in the general vicinity of the new proposed train station.

While many in the crowd seemed to be opposed to the creation of any new parking facilities in relation to the new station, others thought it would be impractical not to consider the need for additional parking in the area.

Long-time Co-op City resident and community leader Rod Saunders said after the meeting that it is not realistic to think that no one else will use this station but Co-op City residents. He said that he can envision people driving their vehicles to Section 5 from other nearby communities on a daily basis, inundating an already congested Section 5 which currently suffers from a severe lack of parking, particularly Erskine Place, and Hutchinson River Parkway East.

Saunders added that you also have to think of the environmental and safety concerns of such added congestion to the area, especially in light of the presence of P.S. 160 in the immediate vicinity and the likelihood of residents from the other four

sections of the community driving their cars to Section 5 to park in Garages 7 and 8 for the day, overloading those garages, while they commute to work.

When MacLagger was asked about the anticipated pricing for a train ride from Co-op City and Penn Station, he said it would be the same as other stations serving the Bronx, but he did not know what that fare is. Currently, for a single ride between Pelham, New York, immediately to the north of Co-op City, and Grand Central, the fare is $9.25 for a peak period ticket and $7 for an off-peak ticket.

Both fares are well above the current standard fare on an MTA express bus.

Board President Helen Atkins, who served as the emcee for the evening, welcomed all the elected officials and MTA speakers, and expressed her delight that the evening produced such a turnout of support for the train station, declaring that for the first time in many decades, such an idea “appears to be on track.”

Aaron Donovan, a spokesperson for the MTA, said that the overwhelming Coop City turnout is a good and encouraging sign for the MTA as it continues with the planning process for this new Bronx commuter railroad service.

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Management Report On Friday, September 28th, Management Corner cated that because of the expanAssemblyman Michael Benedetto will sion, a new traffic study MAY be host a meeting between New York City possible. Can your office help?

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H u m an R igh t s Council Speaker Christine Quinn and sevC o m m i s s i o n eral representatives from the Riverbay - The Human Rights Commission has changed Community which will include Board the rules and has demanded and has adjudicated against members, Management and various community leaders.

It is our understanding that Speaker Quinn plans to run Co-op City that we must make building entrances handifor the position of Mayor of New York next year and she cap accessible. Co-op City will comply with the new wants to reach out to the Riverbay community to hear first rules, but it is not easy. Co-op City has 65 lobbies and hand what are the various issues and concerns we have as a besides the rules and requirements of DOB, we are concommunity. We realize that Friday’s meeting will not be the strained by the requirements of the State of New York forum to go into detail about these issues, however, we are Division of Housing and Community Renewal (HCR).

• Need permission to bid for architects and engineers hopeful that she will set up a subsequent meeting with us, • Must then publicly bid for architects and engineers hopefully in the near future, so that these issues can be dis• Board must approve – 2 separate Board meetings cussed at length and hopefully resolve them.

• Back to HCR for approval One major point we want to stress during our meeting is the fact that Riverbay needs and deserves to get more assistance from the City of New York, particularly when you take into consideration the programs that we administer that would otherwise be the responsibility of the city to handle, such as our Public Safety Department and our Peartree garbage facility.

Here is a list of items that we plan to submit to Ms. Quinn, as we believe they should be addressed as quickly as possible and therefore any help that she can give us in addressing these issues will be extremely beneficial to this community: 1. Asbestos Ab at emen t – We will provide reports which document the fact that Co-op City spends almost $5,000,000 a year to abate asbestos which could not harm anyone.

When Co-op City was built, asbestos was incorporated in the glue used to install the wood floors. The asbestos can only be released at 1400° Fahrenheit in a lab. An ordinary fire is not hot enough. After hundreds of thousands of tests and air samples, there has never been one case of asbestos in the air, yet NYC DEP demands we abate every floor we touch. It should also be noted, DEP does not enforce these rules against any other housing company even though we were all built at the same time.

Co-op-City needs a meeting at DEP – we want to do our testing when we remove the floor – if the test is negative, we want to be free to complete the floor free of the abatement protocol. Co-op City wants and desperately needs more, but we would settle for this agreement for now.

2. R ecycled m a t er ia l – Working with the NYC Department of Sanitation, Co-op City collects its own garbage and recycled materials from its 35 buildings and the 7 Townhouse clusters. We bring it to a central dump where we compact and then the city’s Sanitation Department collects from this one location, saving millions of dollars for NYC at the expense of the people of Co-op City. We are told there is a bill before the Council to require recycled materials to be given to the city. It is essential that Co-op City be exempted if the bill is to proceed. The money we earn from recycling offsets the cost of our doing the work of NYC with regards to our sanitation needs.

3. Pu blic Safet y – Similar to our garbage collection operation, since Co-op City is underserved, Co-op City maintains a 100-person Public Safety Department at a cost of over $11,000,000 a year. Our Security officers are NYC Special Patrolmen who make arrests, issues summons and have routinely been called on to assist NYPD’s 45 Precinct.

Because of the Co-op City Public Safety Department, the 45 Precinct’s statistics are low. We take the calls; not 45 Precinct.

Former Councilman Seabrook advised we could get, and he was arranging for a mobile command center, is it possible? We seek NYPD training and the ability to join NYPD to purchase items we use in common. Most importantly, we seek assistance, and the assistance of NYPD, in our bid to the State Legislature to obtain Police Officer status because there are real limits and uncertainties to our Special Patrolman status.

4. Bay Pla za Mall – Major expansion is scheduled for the mall at Bay Plaza which will exacerbate traffic and security problems. DOT Commissioner Constance Moran indi-

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• Architects/ Engineers need time to create bid documents for 65 lobbies – 3 distinct configurations, plus each lobby is different.

• Back to HCR to approve plans and bid documents • Publicly advertise bid • Board must approve 2 readings • Back to HCR for approval • To DOB for approval • Mobilize and start work The Commission does not care or wants to hear about the process, procedures or rules we MUST follow. The Commission wants us to consent to an order to do the lobby

by June 1, 2013 or pay $3,500 a month in fines. Clearly, we could not possibly meet that deadline.

6. Former Councilman Seabrook advised us that he (Continued on page 18)

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Letters To The Editor

Let’s get the HUD loan done To t h e E d it or : I was reading one of the Director's viewpoints on how Riverbay could get a loan with only $29+ million a year paid over 35 years compared to the one we have and would have to refinance after 15 years with only paying the interest. It sounds good, but I believe that the Board

has to also cut down on wasteful spending and try to eliminate costs, such as the asbestos tile work we have to pay for when it's not necessary. It’s time to earn the votes that got you Board members elected. It's time to make this one work or someone else will cash in on your failure, such as the privatization interests,

who would love to see the reality come to life.

I, for once, believe you elected Board members will get it done or you will have failed the community and possibly put us in a position for more exorbitant carry charge increases. Let’s get this done!

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Help make the HUD loan happen To t h e E d it or : Cooperators have a lot to gain if the proposed HUD guaranteed loan goes through. Over the years, that loan would cost Riverbay at least $150 million less than continuing under terms of the present New York Community Bank loan.

Just imagine what that could mean in terms of carrying charge increases that could be avoided and services and upkeep that could be improved!

Some of the potential savings have already been sacrificed in penalties we’ll pay to New York Community

Bank for missing deadlines that they set. The new deadline is October 31.

It is urgent for HUD to complete its loan processing procedure in order for us to go forward – to stop being penalized, to start benefiting from a much more manageable debt burden than the one we now have with the NYCB loan.

This loan wasn’t even possible till HUD modified its lending policies. When it goes through, the loan won’t just benefit us, it will be a credit to government that assists affordable housing.

The HUD proposal is very close to

realization.

Each one of us can do something to help hasten completion of the HUD approval process by contacting our elected representatives.

Let them know WE CARE what happens with the HUD guaranteed loan for Co-op City, and they should too!

• Senator Kristen Gillibrand—( 212) 688-6262—Fax: (866) 824-6340 • Senator Charles E. Schumer—(212) 486-4430—Fax: (212) 486-7693 • Congressman Elliot Engel—(718) 796-9700—Fax: (718) 796-5134 —Sh eila Sin cla ir

NOTICE OF GEESE REPELLENT APPLICATION IN YOUR AREA Please be advised that re-application of geese repellent will take place on Thursday, October 4 to the rear of Buildings 28, 32, 31 and the Earhart Townhouses, and to the front and rear of Building 29, weather permitting.

We use a product called “liquid fence” which was recommended to us by the N.Y.S. Department of Environmental Conservation as it is harmless to humans and animals. This product will n ot harm the geese in any way; it only makes the grass distasteful, forcing the geese to relocate.

While there is no negative health conditions related to this product, our contractor is, however, placing notice 24 hours in advance around the outer perimeters where this product is to be applied. At most, there may be a lingering odor from this product for up to 24 hours.

Thank you for understanding.

—R I VE R BAY M ANAG E M E NT

Bu ild in gs 3A & 3B Sa t u r d a y R oof Wor k Going forward, in an effort to ensure that the roof replacement project is completed by mid-December, Riverbay is allowing the roofing contractor, APA Restoration Corp. (APA), to work on Saturdays, weather permitting.

All work performed on Saturdays will be “quiet work” that should not disturb you.

Thank you for your attention in this matter and please accept our apologies for any inconvenience you may suffer from this project.

—R iver b a y C SO

Air con d it ion in g sh u t d own p r ocess in p r ogr ess In preparation for the upcoming winter months, the Power Plant shut down air conditioning on Friday, September 28. In compliance with New York City regulation, heat will be turned on by Monday, October 15.

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

Jim Roberts Business Manager

Jennifer Piovanetti Operations Manager

Ralph Henriquez Production Manager

Deborah Harris Editorial Assistant The Co-op City Times welcomes issue-oriented letters to the editor to be considered for publication. All letters, in prose, not poetry, must be addressed to the editor, not to third parties. All letters must be handsigned by the writers and include their addresses and phone numbers, which will be kept confidential, so that the editor can verify the authenticity of the authors.

Writers will be limited to one letter per topic. And to give everyone a chance, we will limit writers to one published letter every 30 days.

Anonymous or unsigned letters will not be accepted for publication.

Letters cannot exceed 350 words.

Ideally, they should be typed. All letters must be in the Co-op City Times office in Room 21, Bartow Community Center, by 3 p.m. every Monday to be considered for publication in that week’s edition. Views and opinions expressed in letters and Directors’ Viewpoint are solely the writer’s, and not necessarily shared by the Co-op City Times or Riverbay Corp.

Advertisements and classified advertisements in the Co-op City Times do not necessarily reflect an endorsement from Riverbay Corporation of goods and services, but present greater options to cooperators of products and services available.

The Riverbay Corporation does not assume any responsibility nor is it a party to any contract or agreement between the cooperator and the vendor.

All matter published herein is copyrighted by the Co-op City Times.

Permission for reprints of advertising or editorial contents produced by the Co-op City Times must be obtained in writing from Riverbay Corporation, 2049 Bartow Ave., Bronx, New York 10475.

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

Important Notice to clubs, and religious and community organizations The articles of recognized organizations are published at no cost to your organization each week, but at a considerable cost to Riverbay, in order t o in for m you r m em b er s a n d t h e com mu n it y a t la r ge a b ou t you r or ga niza t ion ’s p r ogr a m s, ser vices a n d event s, n ot a s ed itor ia l spa ce for p er sona l com m en t , op in ion s, or to m a k e polit ica l en dor sem en t s or cr itica l com m ent .

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In an effort to better accommodate all the organizations, groups and religious institutions that submit articles for inclusion in the Co-op City Times, weekly submissions M UST NOT exceed 500 wor d s.

Articles that do not conform will be edited for content and space availability. At the same time, articles that significantly stray from its purpose of informing the community of your organization’s p r ogr a m s, ser vices a n d even t s will a lso b e ed it ed or om it ted a ltoget h er.

Remember also that the deadline for submission of articles from clubs, religious institutions and community organizations is 3 p.m. each Monday. Articles that are received after this deadline will be considered on a first-come, first-served basis, and as space allows.

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Public Safety Report

CCPD alerts residents of mystery shopper-based scams

BY LIEUTENANT PAM APOLLO The Co-op City Department of Public Safety has become aware of a new series of scams that have apparently targeted residents of Co-op City. Scam artists are a very clever group of people. They take their knowledge of human nature and combine it with current information in an attempt to find new victims. Recent studies have shown that all types of scams are increasing every year, especially internet scams.

By being aware of potential scams, readers can reduce their chance of becoming a victim.

Some people may read about these scams and wonder how anyone could possibly fall for them. Scam artists are very persistent; they blanket a large number of potential victims until they find their prey. The internet has made it extremely easy for scam artists to target millions of potential victims with a single touch of a button. Telephone or regular mail scam artists work a little harder, but do eventually find their victim. Bold scammers have even been known to approach their potential victim in person at their door or in a public place.

The most recent scam is “MYSTERY SHOPPER” based scam. The victim is solicited usually through a bulk email for a potential job as a Mystery Shopper. This may seem legitimate at first because they might even use the name of a reputable company, one you may have seen on the news or some other TV show. What could be wrong with a fun new job? When you answer the e-mail, you are told Western Union has had a problem with people not receiving all of their wired money, they suspect employees are stealing money. All you have to do is cash the check we send you, wire half of it and keep the rest as compensation for helping us. The surprise comes when you learn that the check is not drawn from a real bank and you are responsible for the entire amount.

How do you recognize fraud in this and any other instance? The e-mail or the return e-mail is not a domain name, but an account at a free or group e-mail service such as Yahoo mail, Hotmail, AOL excite, Optonline, Verizon, etc. A legitimate company will have its company name as the domain name. A company domain name costs a small amount annually; not having one is an instant flag. Having a domain name alone does not make a company legitimate.

If you looked the company up and contacted them, they have a better chance of being real. Contact the Better Business Bureau to check a company’s reputation or history. A legitimate company will have an office or location you can respond to and conduct business.

Another recent scam is a “sweepstakes” or “lottery” based scam. In this case, the victim receives a real looking check. New technology makes it possible for this forged check to appear realistic. The quality of the forged check is so realistic that it can even fool banks or check cashing establishments. The problem comes in when the bank attempts to retrieve the funds associated with the check and finds that there are none. By this time the victim may have already wired money to another state or country attempting to receive an even larger sum of money. Unfortunately, the victim may be responsible for the funds received from the fraudulent check. Remember, a legitimate contest or sweepstakes will never make you pay money to receive your prize.

A legitimate lottery doesn’t look for you to tell you that you won. The New York State Lottery gives you one year to claim your earnings, many smaller prizes go unclaimed.

Another scam involves a person claiming to be from a government agency claiming to have unclaimed funds belonging to the intended victim. For a fee, the “government employee” can help you obtain these funds. While there are legitimate means of obtaining unclaimed funds, the government does not send employees out to solicit the owners of these fees. If you believe that you are entitled to unclaimed fees, seek out the New York State Attorney General’s office and find out how to proceed. Never pay anyone to help you to obtain these funds. The appropriate agency will provide assistance in this matter free of charge.

The mere mention of fraud somehow makes potential victims more likely to believe the scam artist. It is not impossible that a bank could call you in the event of fraud, but a legitimate bank employee would not ask you for your account number, Personal Identification Number or other

personal data. If you receive a request like this, call your financial institution using a number you are sure belongs to your bank or inquire in person. Banks and other financial institutions are happy if their customers do not readily give out their banking information.

In order to protect yourself from these and other scams, realize that legitimate persons will never ask you for upfront fees to obtain a loan or receive a prize. Be leery of a lender who is not concerned with your credit history. Hang up on any caller making a loan offer. Check a lender’s legitimacy with the New York State Department of Banking or the Better Business Bureau. There are reputable lenders who can help you to consolidate your debt in order to make payments more manageable.

Those of you wishing to make donations to assist in the relief efforts in Haiti make sure that the agency to which you donate is legitimate. In the past, scammers posing as charities attempted to solicit donations for other disasters. Be certain the charitable organization you select is in fact using the funds for the intended purpose. It is unfortunate that scammers will take advantage of a tragic situation.

If you fall victim to a scam, notify the New York State Attorney General at 1 (800) 771-7755 or www.oag.state.ny.us/ and the Federal Trade Commission at 1-877-382-4357 or www.ftc.gov/. The Federal Bureau of Investigation has set up an Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) specifically for the purpose of reporting internet

crimes. Their website if www.ic3.gov/.

School is open, DRIVE CAREFULLY. Never pass a stopped school bus with a STOP sign displayed or its red lights flashing. This means children are loading or unloading. Be aware of pedestrians and bike riders when operating a motor vehicle. Bike riders must refrain from riding bicycles near buildings and shopping centers.

Bicycle riders must give pedestrians the same level of respect that they expect from motor vehicles. Everyone needs to share the road safely.

Never operate a motor vehicle if you have consumed alcoholic beverages. Always buckle your seatbelt; it will save your life in a serious collision. Avoid distractions and excess speed when driving; these are the two leading causes of collisions within New York State.

Always remember, if you see something, say something.

If you see suspicious persons in the garage or lurking near parked vehicles on the street, an auto crime could be taking place, an auto crime could be ready to happen, notify the authorities. Call 9-1-1 and the Department of Public Safety at (718) 671-3050 or online at www.ccpd.us. Callers may remain anonymous when giving information.

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

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Voting Appeal Appears Optimistic I was pleasantly surprised to receive a call from a cooperator who requested 30 voter registration forms. When she asked members of her church about voting, they responded that they were not registered. She immediately took the initiative to get them registered and several male parishioners vowed to get them to the polls. I had only a few registration forms and when I called around to other clubs, they had run out.

The U.S. Postal Service had none, but the Baychester Public Library saved the day. I picked up the registration forms, met her at the Dreiser Community Center and she was very happy to receive them. Every vote counts.

From the stories that I have heard about the September 13th Democratic Primary, voting confusion still exists among our community residents. While most residents in one building had their voting site changed from Dreiser Center to Bartow Center, a handful were still required to vote in the Dreiser Center. In another instance, some cooperators’ names were not listed in the voter registry where they were assigned to vote. I hope that cooperators will do all they can to resolve any discrepancies so that the November 6th Presidential Election will proceed without a hitch. Fortunately, there have been no changes in voter identification requirements in NY.

Director’s Viewpoint

Francine Reva Jones Secretary

For those cooperators who are not yet registered to vote, there is still time. The deadline is October 12th. The voter registration form is very easy to fill out and then you merely seal and mail it. Should you need help with completing the form, ask your friend, neighborly or family member or get public assistance from the offices of Assemblyman Michael Benedetto or Congressman Joseph Crowley in the Dreiser Community Center. Co-op City is viewed as a community that doesn’t vote and it is believed that we are losing out on community services because of this. Government officials respect and pay attention to communities that vote.

We cannot demand the services that we need and deserve if we are not a voting community. Therefore, cooperators, we must reverse this non-voting status and come out on November 6th to make our voices heard. Vote like your life depends on it – because it does.

C o-op C it y Fa ir September 15th was a lovely day for the Co-op City Fair. I was able to

meet and greet many cooperators to inform them about the upcoming elections and provide them with voter registration forms, as well as the programs and events sponsored by the African-American Association and the Coalition of African-American Churches & Community Organizations.

You might enjoy one or more of the following: Zumba Fitness, Yoga & Pilates Mat Classes, Belly Dancing, Evening Line Dancing, Computer/ Laptop Classes and Education Classes. Friends & Family Day is October 21st, featuring NYC Councilman Charles Barron as the guest speaker.

T h e Power Fa ilu r e a n d H UD L oa n On August 30, 2012 – just after midnight – Co-op City experienced a power failure and our co-generation plant received back-up power from Con Ed. At a Special Board meeting on September 12th, the Power Plant manager, engineers and Management met with the Board to explain what happened. A technical explanation was given, which resulted in the determination that it was not the fault of anything that occurred at the Riverbay Power Plant, but something which might have on Con Edison’s end, which was not yet known. The investigation continues.

Thankfully, there were no fatalities as a result of the outage.

At the same meeting, the approxi-

mately $621 million Housing and Urban Development (HUD) mortgage insured loan was discussed. It was due to close by September 15, and was extended to October 31st because there were minor issues that needed HUD’s clearance. By a majority vote, the Board approved a resolution to pay New York Community Bank approximately $5,450,000.00 for the extension.

Cathy Pharis, the Wells Fargo representative, and Management seemed confident that the closing would take place before October 31st.

H elp in g O t h er s I commend Director Tony Illis for organizing the clothing and school supplies drive to benefit the village of Abetifi-Kwahu in Ghana, West Africa. I intend to discuss this topic at the next African-American Association meeting with the intention to donate. I have visited villages in Ghana and most are in need of assistance.

P a r t icip a t e That’s all for now. Please discuss any problems with your CSO or at your building association meeting. If they cannot resolve them for you, contact me and I will attempt to help you: Francine Jones, Board Director, c/o Riverbay Corporation, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475 or call me at 718-671-5957.

Thank you.

Building 26 Association Cool fall greetings to all of our Co-op City families, neighbors, friends, and especially our new residents.

We wish our high school juniors and seniors much success as you prepare for your SAT exams. Work hard and keep your eye on the ultimate prize of graduation. There is light at the end of the tunnel.

All are invited to attend our next monthly meeting scheduled for Tuesday, October 9, at 7:30 p.m. in the rear of the B building, 2420 Hunter Avenue. Come get acquainted with your neighbors as you are updated with the latest news and happenings in Co-op City. Refreshments will be served and we'll also have a 50/50

raffle.

We are sending greetings and congratulations to all who are celebrating birthdays, new births, wedding anniversaries and other celebrated events during the month of October.

Our sincere condolences to those families who have experienced the loss of a loved one. May your loved one be eternally blessed. And may you and your families also be blessed during your time of mourning.

The Fisher and the Smalls families sincerely extend their heartfelt thanks, gratitude, and appreciation to all who attended the memorial services for their beloved Benjamin Fisher Jr., who unfortunately

passed away on Thursday, September 13.

Both families are so grateful to everyone for the tremendous outpouring of love, support, condolences, and prayers during their difficult time of bereavement.

It’s almost that time again for you to do the right thing by exercising your right to VOTE. Please make sure you are registered to VOTE! You can make a difference! Your vote brings dollars back into our community. So go out and do the right thing by VOTING. And if you are going to be out of town during this most important election, request an absentee ballot from the Board of Elections.

If you are retired and available, check on your elderly neighbors and assist them

to the polls.

Now that fall has arrived, take a leisurely walk to observe the beauty of the leaves changing color as you exercise and get into shape for your lovely winter clothing. Walking helps to reduce the stresses of life. Enjoy!

Please help to keep our community clean and green by properly disposing your garbage in the appropriate receptacle. Take out time to recycle your bottles, plastics, and papers. And please be vigilant. If you see something, say something by calling 9-1-1 for emergencies and 3-11 for all other non-emergency complaints.

The life you save could be your own.

—Yu Von n e L ewis

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Co-op City Branch of the NAACP As you read the Co-op City Times, are you also getting ready for the Freedom Fund Luncheon and Fashion Show Extravaganza today, Saturday, September 29th? Since tickets are not sold at the door, you better have yours and have paid for it! If you have an emergency, call L. Townes: (718) 379-3504 or E. Donnley: (718) 379-1297. All tickets should have been paid for by September 24th. The Freedom Fund Committee worked very hard to make this event unforgettable and a sophisticated adult affair, the kind we all love to attend. We look forward to seeing you at the Eastwood Manor today. By attending the Fashion Show and Luncheon Extravaganza, you are supporting the NAACP in every aspect that the NAACP serves, as well as supporting your community branch.

Bravo to the Freedom Fund Committee for spearheading the production and to Christian Ruart Productions for all their hours of support and dedication. Though the models are primarily from our Co-op City community, they were guided by professionals. We are grateful to

them and to the professional models coaching them.

Everyone will be dressed in designer fashions as the Eastwood Manor becomes the runway and showcase.

Outfits are from popular designers: Isolife.NYC.com; Coogie.com, Raif Atelier, Leslie Monique, Willie Kloss and Wendy Williams, to name a few. Participation supports the NAACP in its challenges nationwide, including voter registration and all fronts that the NAACP takes on as part of achieving civil rights and equality.

Now, turn your attention to elections: the country’s election and the NAACP bi-annual election. Encourage folks to register and exercise their civil right to vote. Did you know information on voter registration is on the NAACP website? You can even register to vote on the NAACP website. There are many local efforts, ways for you to get involved with the campaigns, seek them out and participate in this great American process.

This is an election year for the NAACP, too. At our General Membership Meeting, Thursday, September 27, a

nominating committee was set up. Tuesday, October 24, the Nominating Committee will submit a slate of officers and members for the executive committee. All current members are eligible to run for any office. Additional nominations may also be taken from the floor with three (3) signed petitions. At the Tuesday, November 27, meeting, the voting will take place for three (3) hours, 3 p.m. – 6 p.m. All meetings and elections are at Room 36, 135 Einstein Loop, Einstein Community Center.

To share news and to contact us, write the Co-op City Branch of the NAACP, P.O. Box 753111, Einstein Station, Bronx, NY 10475 or email, evalazaar@gmail.com.

Remember, when renewing your NAACP membership, enter your membership number. If you should need some assistance or have a question, contact the Co-op City Branch of the NAACP. This press release is submitted with the approval of President of the Co-op City Branch of the NAACP, —E va L a za a r Jeannette Graves.

Coalition to Save Affordable Housing COAL IT ION ME ET INGS - ALL AR E W ELC OM E Two important meetings of the Coalition to Save Affordable Housing are coming up early in October. One is a meeting of our Executive Committee, on Thursday, October 4. The other is a General Meeting of the organization, on Monday, October 15.

Both meetings are open to all cooperators. Both will be in Room 28 at the Bartow Community Center and both start at 7:30 p.m.

At the General Meeting, on October 15, officers for the coming year will be nominated and elected. As always at Coalition meetings, the agenda will focus on issues of current interest in the community. Probably the most pressing issue at this time is the possibility of a highly beneficial HUD-guaranteed loan.

A W O R T H W H I L E G OAL The proposed HUD-guaranteed loan could free up

$150 million that Riverbay would otherwise pay on the current New York Community Bank loan in just the next fourteen years, and millions of dollars more in succeeding years -- a most desirable possibility.

Achieving it now depends on whether HUD will complete its loan processing by October 31, 2012 – just weeks away.

Public support can be key in achieving worthwhile goals. The Riverbay Corporation, for example, is urging cooperators to support a railroad station for Co-op City, clearly a worthwhile goal.

Cooperator support for a highly beneficial loan is definitely just as worthwhile.

H E L P, P L E ASE !

The Executive Committee of the Coalition has, therefore, written to our elected officials and others appealing for their aid in hastening completion of the HUD loan-

approval process. Cooperators can add their voice by calling or writing: • Senator Kristen Gillibrand - (212) 688-6262; Fax: (866) 824-6340 • Senator Charles E. Schumer - (212) 486-4430; Fax: (212) 486-7693 • Congressman Elliot Engel - (718) 796-9700; Fax: (718) 796-5134 G E T I NVO LVE D Increased cooperator participation in community affairs is a fundamental goal of the Coalition to Save Affordable Housing. Interested and active cooperators provide the best hope of preserving the affordability of our Co-op City homes. At our meetings, you can examine community issues and help determine their outcomes.

—Seb a st ia n Ula n ga

Building 13 Association T O NI G H T - Annual Karaoke Night, Saturday, September 29 – Hosted by Toni & Yasmine. There will be delicious refreshments. Prize for best solo/duo/group performance. Doors open: 7:00 p.m. $10 donation to the Association.

You don’t have to go far to have some fun. Come and have some fun. Look in the book, pick your song and sing your heart out. We have some good talent and some...well, interesting talent. In between, you can sing along to the beats of DJ Val. Our new voting location is DREISER LOOP. Are you registered to vote? To vote in the general election, your registration must be received no later than October 17.

Your mail-in registration must be postmarked no later than October 12. If this is your first time voting in a federal election, you may have to present ID such as a current and valid photo ID, a current bill or other government document that shows your current and complete name and current address.

C a lend a r of u p comin g event s: • Arts and Crafts, Sunday, October 14 - Place: The Association Community Room. Time: 12 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Facilitated by Ms. Gail and Ms. Denise.

There will be new fun items to make and share.

Volunteers are welcome.

• ADULT COSTUME PARTY, Saturday, October 27 at Dreiser Loop Auditorium A, located at 177 Dreiser Loop from 7:30 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. We are inviting Co-op City to join us. Who will you be? Wear a costume or come and have a laugh, dance and party with us. You must be 21 years old, $30 in advance, B.Y.O.B.B. Prize for the best costume. Enjoy the audio beats of DJ VAL. For tickets, contacts are listed below or send your money order payable to Building 13 Assoc. Inc. to 100 Casals Place #32K, Bronx, NY 10475.

• Halloween Trick or Treat October 31 Come one, come all!! Get your treat! Lobby time: 5:00

p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

• Women Keeping It Real – November 10 at the Association Room Exhilarating spirited conversation with women of all ages, but must be 18 and over to participate. Time: 6:30 -

8:30 p.m.

For additional information on any events, check the bulletin board or contact Leslie Peterson at 718-320-1370, Gail Sharbaan at 718-671-3801 or e-mail us at building13 —L eslie Pet er son assoc@yahoo.com.

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Proposed Metro North Station I hope that many of you attended the meeting on the proposed Metro North Station in Section 5. This was a perfect opportunity for this community to come together and demonstrate our collective political muscle to our elected officials.

The addition of a Metro North Station would be a major transportation enhancement for us all, but our community must actively involve themselves in the long process as we have much to gain, including keeping the pressure on MTA officials to restore our bus runs.

H .U.D L oa n Will it save us money? Without a

Director’s Viewpoint

Raymond Tirado Treasurer

doubt it will, but at what cost? Another level of bureaucracy to appease. If this loan process is indicative of what to expect from H.U.D., then the ability to privatize is not the only thing we will lose. In my opinion, it's just not worth it.

By converting to a private coopera-

tive, we would have had the ability to generate revenue thru a flip tax on sales of our units, just as we generate revenue selling our own power. The refinance rates are truly enticing, but again, at what cost?

Good intentions can have unintended consequences that are extremely negative. I find it interesting that for years and years, leaders in Co-op City fought to become free from the State of New York, and now we are traveling down that same path allowing us to become helpless pawns under the federal government. When the federal government has oversight of Co-op City, there is no

predicting what unexpected regulations and rules our community might be subject to, and subject to without any recourse.

G et T h e Vot e O u t Register and vote. This is the time to strut our political muscle, but we can't if you don't vote. Let's be heard!!!

Cooperative—Working or acting together willingly for a common purpose or benefit.

Don't forget it.

You may contact me at ccdirector @optonline.net; or by calling 718-3203351.

Thank you.

NCNW We have a new section president for the 2012-2014 terms. It’s Dorcas Lay who was elected at the May meeting.

Let’s welcome her and give Dorcas our support for the next two years. This can be done by inactive members renewing their membership and attending meetings and supporting our programs.

Our Saturday Educational Program for 2012-2113. The first day of class will be October 13th. Children in Grades 2-8 will receive small group instruction in reading and mathematics each Saturday during the school year with certified teachers in Room

14, Dreiser Community Center. Registration beginning September 15 & continuing each Saturday as space allows, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Fee for total year, $225, includes registration fee: $25. For further information, call (718) 655 9034 or (718) 671-2555.

Come see the cherry blossoms in Washington, DC. Join us for a guided tour of Washington, DC, April 5 – 8, 2013 featuring tours of: Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial, Arlington National Cemetery, Iwo Jima Memorial, WW II Memorial, Korean War Veterans Memorial, Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Smithsonian

Institution, US Capital, Embassy Row, Lincoln Memorial, and the White House.

Motor Coach transportation. Pick-up location: Dreiser Community Center in front of Dal Paint Store. Cost: doubles, $419; singles, $539. Deposit of $75 is due November 30. For more information contact: Roberta, 718-671-4804; Joyce, 718655-9034 or Yvonne, 718-320-9694.

Book Club meets today, Saturday.

September 29, at 3:30 p.m. Barnes & Noble. We will be discussing “From Capetown with Love” by Blair Underwood.

R E M I NDE R : Section dues of $20 per member are due at the October meeting.

This is in addition to national dues of $30. Please contact Lori Melton, our Membership Chair.

To our sick and shut-in, you are not forgotten. You are in our thoughts and prayers daily.

Please contact Sadie Gilmore, 718671-3721, to notify us of any birthdays, illness or bereavement.

Happy birthday to our September members.

—M a xin e Su lliva n

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Be an informed shareholder Save T he Da t e: Saturday, November the process and share the 17, is our College and Career Fair to be Director’s Viewpoint model we have here in held at Dreiser Auditorium from 10 a.m. to Section 5. The possibility 6 p.m. From 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., we will of ever having a football engage elementary students in Grades 3 – and track field appears dim Assistant Secretary 6th. Students must be accompanied by an and dimmer each time I adult. We want to communicate early the hear the discussion on a need for an education in order to survive in higher level. Nevertheless, other sections should this global economy. If we can get this ask for space for a Teen Center using some of the group truly excited about learning, then indoor space before all the space is designated for our work will not be in vain. If we can get profit, namely storage space. If we don’t advocate parents to begin saving now, then their for additional services for our youth, who will? child can at least get one foot in the door.

Also, please pay attention to the Public Safety We will have someone available to explain Reports and the number of arrests weekly for what a tax-deductible saving plan looks motivation. We can applaud the fact that we can like. From 1 p.m. – 6 p.m., we will engage arrest 12 weekly, commend Public Safety and do our middle school and high school students. Colleges nothing about prevention. However, if the rate of 12 are continuously being invited and are making commitweekly arrests continues, we will indeed have the ments weekly. Because all seniors will not be attending safest community in the Bronx minus young men of college, we will have available career opportunities for color 18 and older. those who will graduate in 2013, as well as those who Thank you, Brenda Gladden, President of 28 will unfortunately drop out of high school.

Association, for inviting me to speak at your general A group of devoted and incredibly intelligent adults meeting held on September 20. “Don’t be a tenant, be and organizations are working hard every day to make an informed shareholder.” I must say Building 28 has this event successful. They are all spending an incredvery articulate and concerned cooperators who shared ible amount of time and energy on this community the following concerns, to name a few: project. As co-Chair of the Community Relations Perceivedwasteful spending by our Management comDepartment, I can say without hesitation that we are pany as it pertains to Construction. A concern was making a difference and will continue to do so after after spending millions of dollars on garages, they are this event. This will not be a drive-by event. still in need of repair. Several cooperators don’t like A special thanks to the Director of the Section 5 the policy in place to replace wood floors that requires Youth Center, Mr. Johnson, who reached out to me for out of pocket payment by the cooperator. For those assistance with a business matter. A memo to who have been here for many years and want to Management resulted in a positive resolution. We also replace their wood floor, you must do so at your own want to commend him for the recent fall schedule for expense unless it was caused by negligence on the part the afternoon and evening sessions. We encourage parof Riverbay Corporation. Also, once you make the ticipation and encourage other sections to explore havdecision to remove wood tile, it must be done by ing the Boys & Girls Club of the Mosholu Montefiore Riverbay for a fee, due to the asbestos. A concern was Community Center set up a center in other sections. shared about “Career Board Members” who run year Why not reach out to Mr. Johnson who can assist with after year with the same agenda. A wish was made that

Evelyn Turner

the Board would demonstrate that they are able to work better together after the election. Why do we continue to allow dogs and will they clean up behind them was discussed. Some don’t trust the medical rationale. We played a fun game I made up called Coop City Bingo to see how many cooperators could name department heads and provided other tid-bits about Co-op City. We also discussed why people don’t vote or become involved in their Building Associations. The meeting covered several topics of interest of those attending. Refreshments were served after the meeting. I was pleased that members agreed to support upcoming events for our youth.

If you are not receiving reports from Committee Chairs in our weekly paper, it is difficult for cooperators to have an idea of what’s going on in the different departments. This is not a reflection on cooperators, but of the appointed Chairperson or who they designate to report back to the community. Please say something if you want information from the different committees. Maybe an informed cooperator will be a more involved one.

As we move forward with the HUD loan, I am very optimistic that it will happen. We have been granted an extension that we should be able to meet. The fact that we will be closely monitored is a good thing given past abuse of power. Tilden Towers in the Bronx has been approved for a HUD loan and worked with Wells Fargo. They also have a 20% carrying charge increase because they failed to do in the past what we are doing, have small maintenance increases on a regular basis. Seniors on fixed income will be assisted by a special “enhanced Section 8 Program” to avoid eviction. Let’s support our Management company as they are working diligently to make the HUD loan a reality for us.

Please contact me at: Evelyn M. Turner, evelyntinez@aol.com or 917-324-1033; Home: 718-3208088. Write me at: Evelyn M. Turner, c/o Riverbay Corporation, 2049 Bartow Ave., Bronx, NY 10475.

Black Forum Defen sive Dr ivin g r esu m es n ext week Our next defensive driving course will be held on Saturday, October 13, Rm. 1, Dreiser Community Center, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Call today to register, 718-3208035. Lower your insurance cost by 15% and remove up to 4 points from your driver’s license. Please make your check in the amount of $35, payable to “the Black Forum of Co-op City,” and mail to P.O. Box 563, Bronx, N.Y. 10475 at least 1½ weeks before the class, or you can walk in on the day of the class but you must have $35 in cash to pay for the course.

An n a ’s G r ou p G oin g t o M t . Air y C a sin o Anna’s Group will be going to Mt. Airy casino on Saturday, Nov. 10 leaving 920 Baychester Avenue promptly at 8:30 a.m. Next pick-up stop, 135 Einstein loop, leaving at 9 a.m. sharp! $35 per person. Bonus: $25 slot play; $10 food voucher. Call today, (718) 3200033 or (917) 209-5334 and leave your name and telephone number.

Not ice: All Sect ion 5 food p a n t r y p a r t icip a n t s Registrants can now pick up their food packages on Wednesdays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Evangelical Church of Co-op City. You must bring your white cards to be able to pick up your food. For more information, please call (718) 320-8035.

E m p ir e C a sin o Would you like to go to Empire Casino on Saturday, October 27? We need 40 people at $15 a piece. Call us if you’d like to go, (718) 320-8035.

Bla ck For u m Aer ob ics in session Aerobics classes are held every Monday and Wednesday, Dreiser, Aud. A, 7:30 p.m. To register, please call (718) 320-8035. Nominal fee for each class.

E m er gen cy F ood P r ogr a m We are open on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m., Room 20 at the Dreiser Community Center. Due to budget constraints and shortage of available food, you must live within zip code 10475 to participate in this program. You must have your card with you and bring two clean plastic

shopping bags. In order to receive food, you must present a current photo ID such as a non or driver’s license or any photo ID card with proof of address. You will then be issued a card in order to pick up food in the future.

Volu n t eer s wa n t ed We need volunteers for Wednesdays and Fridays, 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Call (718) 320-8035.

We Need You - J oin Us Tod a y Now is the time for us to get involved. Membership is $5 per year/person. Call (718) 320-8035 or write to Black Forum, P.O. Box 563, Bronx, NY 10475; email: coopcityblackforum@gmail.com. Help us keep independent community organizations alive in Co-op City. Everyone is encouraged to join. Call us or visit us in Room 20 in —Ton y I llis the Dreiser Community Center.

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Know What's Happening Fa ir Housing Some people are not comfortable with Director’s Viewpoint the information within my articles.

Our policies must comply However, that's fine. with the Fair Housing laws.

E -m a il I write articles for the benefit of the coopAssistant Treasurer erators here. And, as promised, I want I answer all e-mail meseveryone here to know what's going on sages within 24 hours. Now, with the way that we're running this place if you don't receive a response, it means that I did not and the way that we conduct business. receive your message. In that event, please doubleNow, there won't be an agreement on check and make sure that my address is typed: daryleverything. However, I present verifiable hjohnson@optonline.net. Also, please feel free to call facts so that the community can make their me at 718-671-4544 if you do not receive a response own decisions on each and every point in from me. Thanks.

Ba r t ow - New Businesses my article. Therefore, I want this community to demand documents from anyone The Board voted on Wednesday, September 19, to who disputes any point in my articles. rent the former furniture store to a medical office. Also, H UD Com m it m ent we approved a resolution to assign the Seven Seas restauAs mentioned in my previous article, HUD is about rant lease to a different owner. So, I would like to wel95% ready to give us a commitment letter. However, come these new businesses to Co-op City.

E m ployees there are a few things that we must clear up. And, here are the HUD issues: A review of our insurance policies, I'm hoping by now that Management has addressed a review of the environmental reports, asbestos issues in some of your concerns. Anyway, please be assured that the floor tiles, and our Fair Housing policies. the employee issues that some of you brought to my In sur a nce attention is not over.

Power Plant HUD has requested flood insurance for Garage 6, near Bellamy Loop. Also, our property coverage must This article was written a week before this publishing equal the loan amount, approximately $621.5 million. date. However, believe it or not, a determination has not And, we must have coverage for environmental issues. been made as to the cause of this power failure.

Payr oll They also want us to set up an insurance deductible escrow account since our deductible is high. And, HUD Believe it or not, there is a lot of talk going on about if wants a schedule of all the insurance losses, get this, for our payroll should be reviewed by me, the Assistant the last 10 years.

Treasurer. Now before I start, I want you to see what the E nvir onm ent NYS Business Corporation Law says about Board memHUD had some concerns about possible environmenbers reviewing corporate records. Therefore, the question tal issues with spillage from the dry cleaners in Section is: Does the NYS Business Corporation Law state that all 5, and spillage from the Exxon Mobil gas station on Board members should have access to corporate records?

Bartow Avenue. HUD also wants environmental tests to And, if you look this matter up, you'll clearly see that the be conducted on an area just north of the Bartow mall, answer is yes. and the area near Peartree Avenue. The exact location of Now, I believe in the privacy and the well-being of these last two areas are to be determined. every employee here. And, I believe in protecting the Asbest os interests of this corporation. Therefore, I write extenHUD wants us to have a clear understanding as to sive articles that cover the business aspects of this comhow we're going to deal with the removal of asbestos. munity. And, as mentioned before, I want this commu-

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Building 21 Association W E T H ANK YO U Open arms to all our new incoming shareholders and a grand return greeting to our returning neighbors and friends.

Many have been asking when we will be starting back our meetings. It seems people are used to us continuing throughout the summer. Well this year, we decided to hold off on our meetings, but we never stopped activity. We have been working behind the scenes with Buildings and Grounds, Public Safety and various organizations. Our goal is to try and bring more quality of life improvement not only to our community, but to enhance the lives of our families.

Our next meeting will be this Tuesday, October 2, at 7:00 in our association room in the back lobby of Building 21B. There will be a welcoming atmosphere as always with refreshments and a chance to greet your neighbors. We will have a spe-

cial guest Writer and Author Sloan Williams. He is one of our own residents.

You never know who your neighbor is if you don’t open your mind, your heart and your eyes to all of the wonderful things and people around you. It is so easy to see the negative things if we focus only on that. It is true that we have work to do as a community, but let’s not miss out on the positive things and people right here in front of us that we can enjoy.

We will be looking forward to everyone attending our meeting/celebration of community. Our dues are only $5 per year and the meeting is the best place to make your contribution.

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—Kevin L a m b r igh t 1821.

Harriet Tubman Independent Democratic Club The next meeting of the HTIDC will be held on Tuesday, October 2, at Einstein Community Center, Room 35, at 7:00 p.m. It is important that you attend so that we can discuss our active participation is the upcoming elections.

Sa ve t h e d a t e: Our first Youth and Parent Summit will be held on Saturday,

October 27, Einstein Community Center, Room 45. Admission is free and this is a non-partisan community event.

New members are welcome and dues are only $20 yearly.

We look forward to your attendance and participation.

—E velyn M . Tu r n er

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nity to know what's going on.

Now, let's get this straight, none of my articles contain senseless opinions, gossip, and other useless talk. So, an employee will never have to worry about their personal information being revealed to anyone. However, employees, please tell me the name of anyone that wants to break that alleged glass ceiling over your head? Also, cooperators, yes or no, don't you think that you should have someone looking out for you and our money?

Tr ust , but Ver ify There was nothing wrong with the $31,000 gas purchases and the $8,400 cell phone bills, right? So hey, there shouldn't be any problems with our payroll. Um, right? Now, our payroll exceeds $60 million a year. Get that right, over $60 million a year! So, yes or no, do you think that our $60 million payroll should be reviewed by responsible members of the Board that you elected?

Who is on this payroll? How did they get on this payroll? Do they clock in every day? Who is making all of the overtime money, $729,051? Why? Can an employee prove discriminatory salary practices? Does the Board have any say over this nonsense?

Bottom line: Don't you think that it is time that someone on this Board is willing to put a stop to this foolishness of keeping this community in the dark? Hey, our carrying charges are going to go up in the next few days and there is opposition to reviewing a $60 million payroll.

Now, ask yourself, why do you think that some people are opposing my efforts to review our payroll?

Close Don't you think that it's time to get involved, stop this foolishness, and help the people that want to take this community back?

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

Or, please send a message to me at darylhjohnson @optonline.net. (There should not be any problems with this e-mail address if it is typed correctly.) And, finally, you can call me at 718-671-4544.

Okay, that’s it for now. So, please have a wonderful week.

And, may God bless you and your family. Thank you.

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Looking forward to a new beginning At last, it appears we may be in the final stage of an historical era. Fellow cooperators, I'm referring to the proposed $621 million mortgage refinancing loan with HUD, a deal that could save Co-op City millions of dollars in interest costs over the next 35 years.

That's why I was more than happy to cast my vote as a member of the Riverbay Board of Directors in the affirmative for extending the deadline to Oct. 31st to come up with a commitment and agreement with HUD. Hopefully, Riverbay Management, HUD, and representatives of Wells Fargo Bank, which would underwrite the loan, will come together before the deadline. As I have been known to say, time will tell.

I look forward to a new beginning in this magnificent place we call Co-op City.

Some of us old timers remember seeing the skyline when Co-op City was first being built on what was once a vast,

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Tony Illis uninhabitable marshland. Some of us living here more than 40 years, and after some trying ordeals attempting to get into Co-op City, each and every one of us could tell a different story about the successful experiment here in creating and providing affordable housing for working class folks. For most of us, it has been a wonderful experience, almost to be equated to the first settlers heading out west in carts and wagons across the country, true pioneers heading to a new home and not knowing what to expect.

We, the original cooperators, remember the days when Co-op City had no streets, no grass, no real supermarkets, with the first floors of garages serving as markets, and no telephones for the first couple of weeks, and there was definitely no cable service. And as the months went by, one

thing we never backed away from was service. Service was something we were never short of. It was a time when a woman could walk at night anywhere in Co-op City with no problem, and no fear. And I remember the milk machines and the soda machines in building basements. Many a day it saved my life when I came home to my apartment with nothing in the fridge and could take the elevator down at any time at night and buy milk.

People were friendly, the heat was fantastic, air-conditioning was on the money; it was a whole new experience living here. Sometimes, I felt like a bit of a stranger, but hey, what the heck. Most people got along and worked together, and now we are entering a whole new era. Don't get me wrong, I still think Coop City is the best deal in town. Our home, for old, young and new cooperators. Look around, yes, there's a little wear and tear on the old place, mostly with pipes behind the walls, and we've

dressed up the windows, and now we have to move ahead and get this historic agreement done with HUD. There is money to be had for Co-op City, potential millions in savings, but how do we get it, that's what discussions are about now, and the big question remains if we do get an agreement with HUD, what will be the cost, and what strings might be attached? Let's hope all works out. All I can say is pray on it.

Plans for the clothing drive to benefit the village of Abetifi-Kwahu in Ghana are still being worked on. Keep checking back for more details of where you can donate clothing, pens, pencils, paper, t-shirts, slippers, but no winter overcoats, although light sweaters are needed. We're not asking for anything expensive, but let's show how big Co-op City's heart is.

Let's talk, give me a call at (718) 320-8035, or email me at tonyshome10475@gmail.com – no attachments, please.

Building 1 Association Hi, neighbors. Just reminding everybody that the Building 1 Association's Famous Fish Fry is today, Saturday, Sept. 29 at 2:00 p.m. in the meeting room and all cooperators are welcome to support the association. $10 for a plate and $5 for a sandwich.

Our trip to Mount Airy Casino is

November 10. The tickets are $35 per person, $25 towards gambling and $10 towards food. We are looking for a few good men to join and be active within the association. We can never have too many men; there is strength in numbers! As the weather begins to change and it becomes colder, let us not

forget to check on our elderly and home bound neighbors. Any kindly act will make us feel better. If anyone is available to accompany Mr. Phipps to visit neighbors in the hospital, please let him know. If any of you still are not registered to vote, contact Charles Phipps, (718) 320-2396, for registration

Mgmt. Report would be able to obtain funds for a much needed elevator in the Bartow Center needed by our seniors. Can you help?

7 . DOT has agreed to re-pitch 2 streets with serious flood and deterioration problems, but they will do the street work only if Co-op City will pay the hundreds of thousands needed to redo city curbs and sidewalk along the street. We need intervention.

8 . Wa t e r R e u s e P r o j e c t – A longer term project good for the city and good for Co-op City involves a Reclaimed Water Program. Co-op City uses between 300,000500,000 gallons of city water each and every day in its power plant cooling towers. We also have 2 NYC DEP waste pumping stations in close proximity to the power plant. The idea is to take raw wastewater, and treat it through a membrane bioreactor in a reclaimed water facility. The reclaimed water would then be used instead of potable water for the cooling tower make-up water. This process is common in other parts of the county with a number of facilities in New Jersey and Pennsylvania, but not NYC, nor is there funding available for any part of the project. Although New York State was prepared to provide below market financing, the payback was simply too far out. This project would be ground breaking for NYC and a great savings for Co-op City. Also, NYC DEP has no specific application process for review or consideration.

9 . M i sc el l a ne ou s p r ob l em s i ssu es : • No city agency will take responsibility to clean and tend to the area under the Hutchinson Parkway on Bartow Avenue, known as killer curve.

• Sanitation cleans at the curbs, but refuses to clean city sidewalks.

• In Section 5, the city has ‘jersey barriers’ which are crumbling and should be replaced.

• The Board of Education has no Coop City beacon program or after school

forms...please don't be a complainer if you haven't exercised your right to vote! If you or any neighbor you know needs help in any building related situation, again contact our president, Mr. Phipps. Enjoy the autumn weather.

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programs.

• Department of Parks does not maintain medians; provides no recreational facilities – playgrounds, pools, etc. and Co-op City desperately needs youth activities.

• Co-op City is the largest NORC in the country and needs public medical/hospital service.

• MTA needs to restore bus services #26 and #28.

One of the advantages of negotiating to have these issues addressed with Council Speaker Quinn is the fact that she may be able to work on them right now, given her position in the City Council. We want to express our thanks to Assemblyman Benedetto and the Council Speaker for making this meeting a reality.

D O N ’ T F O R G E T TO VOT E !

We normally don’t make comments about the issue of politic, or make endorsements; however this year, for the first time, we’ve tried to be proactive about encouraging residents to register to vote. That being said, we think it is also important to urge residents to come out and vote on November 6th, as this year’s presidential election will definitely affect the direction that government takes, particularly since the candidates have dramatically different opinions about domestic and foreign policies.

This factor impacts the role that the government plays in our day-to-day life, from issues of health care, to education, to social programs, to taxation. For certain, the two parties will have a dramatically different view about how the various governmental agencies will function, which may include how government insured loans are handled, like the HUD insured loan that we are trying to get now. In my opinion, one of the truly special things about living in this country is that your vote counts, but if you fail to exercise your right to vote, you can’t complain about the results. Please vote! Thank you.

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

The Adult Club meets at Dreiser Center on the second Friday of every month from September to June.

Ombudsmen are men of the community interested in decreasing the high school drop out rate of our community youth. We are always looking for women and men with a like mind to join us in promoting these service areas. If you are of a like

mind and interested in community service, please consider joining the Adult Club or the Ombudsmen. Call Sandra Hall, Membership Director, 917-972-7732.

On October 8, the International Affairs Division of the National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Clubs, Inc. will celebrate its 24th Annual United Nations Briefing and Awards Luncheon at Millennium UN Plaza Hotel. Those adults or youth interested in attending should contact the Youth Advisor, Sylvia Hicks, 917-9215445 or the First Vice President, Eloise Paige, 917-868-0331.

The Youth Club consists of youth 12 to 18 years of age. The Youth Club is dedicated to community service, higher education, technology and activism. If you fit this description, are interested in expressing yourself, obtaining community service credit, developing new programs and leadership skills, you should contact Sylvia Hicks, Youth Advisor, at 917-9215445 or sylviaah@hotmail.com, subject Youth Club.

Sunday, October 21, the youth and adults will walk for “Strides Against Breast Cancer” at Orchard Beach. If you are interested in walking or contributing,

please contact Sylvia Hicks. The Employment Seminar will be held in Dreiser Community Center Auditorium A, October 27. If you are interested in rendering community service, assisting with any of our programs or require more information. Please contact Eloise Paige.

Information about the National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Clubs Inc. may be found at www.nanbpwc.org. You may contact us at our mailing address: Williamsbridge Club, Post Office Box #6, Co-op City Station, Bronx, NY 10475.

—Sylvia H ick s

Baychester Visual Arts Association BVA is happy to announce the start of another creative season in our permanent room 5, Dreiser Center. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn to draw and paint. At BVA, you get expert instruction and lessons are not expensive. You will be amazed at the talent you possess.

Our 2012 – 2013 season begins in September. Tuesday classes started on September 11, with 2 sessions to choose from: 1 – 3 p.m., 3:30 – 5:30 p.m. with Mr. Groves, an award winning artist, as the instructor. Mr. Groves studied at the Art Students League and at NYU.

Membership dues are $35 for the year and a session of 10 classes is $60. BVA’s art instructors will guide you along a creative path that will bring hours, weeks and years of joy into the life of those who avail themselves of this opportunity.

Members who would like to paint at their

own time can also join the art studio for the whole year for a nominal fee of $100.

You can contact Moses Groves at 201862-0847 for more information.

Science is for the body, but art is for the soul.

—Sylvia L och a n sky

Building 28 Association I would to thank our guest speaker, Ms. Evelyn Turner, for participating in our General Meeting on Thursday, September 20. It was truly a pleasure to meet our newest Board member, who is equally concerned about our community and is motivated to help us move forward. Thank you again, Ms.

Turner, for listening to our concerns and expressing your viewpoint. We look forward to working with you to ensure Co-op City remains a safe, thriving community.

I personally would like to thank our Association members for your continued support. These meetings are suc-

Building 30 Association We have an email address. It is: Building30@hotmail.com.

This organization cannot work without the participation of the cooperators of Building 30 A&B. I hope that we can help each other.

C om in g E vent s: The next meeting of the Association is Thursday, October 11. Our guest speaker for this meeting is Vernon Cooper. Doors open at 7 p.m. and the meeting commences promptly at 7:30 p.m. Dues for the Association will be collected at this meeting.

Our first meeting on September 5 was well attended by our neighbors. We were pleased to welcome CSO of Section 5, Lois English, since Mr. Vernon Cooper could not attend. She listened to our concerns made constructive suggestions.

G ood & Welfa r e: Speedy get well wishes to all who are under the weather. If you are celebrating a special occasion; an anniversary or a birthday, we hope that you enjoy your day.

SEE YOU SOON. M ir ia m E . Ber lofsky —M

Seek in g C o-op C it y volu n t eer s for “ Tea m Ben ed et t o” Assemblyman Michael R. Benedetto is looking for volunteers to join him in the American Cancer Society’s annual Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk which will take place on Sunday, October 21 at Orchard Beach beginning at 10 a.m.

This will be the seventh year that the Assemblyman has participated in this important event and the sixth time that he will be sponsoring a team.

“Everyone joining together and giving a little will make a large impact and in the end the proceeds will be used towards much needed research, prevention, early detection and support programs,” said Assemblyman Benedetto.

Anyone interested in signing up for “Team Benedetto” can do so by either calling his district office at (718) 892-2235 or registering in person at his office located at 3602 East Tremont Avenue, Suite 201.

Assemblyman Michael Benedetto is asking all “Team Benedetto” members to make a minimum donation of $20. With their $20 contribution, each participant will receive a personalized “Team Benedetto” polo shirt.

If You See Something, SAY SOMETHING!!!

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cessful because of the people who participate. I really appreciate all of you who come out consistently and I am looking forward to seeing an increase in our membership and attendance at meetings.

As always, I will end this with a plea to floor captains. We need you in all 3

buildings. Please help us in our effort to keep our buildings safe. We have all invested in this community and we need more of you to get involved to ensure that our investments were not in vain.

Continue to check your bulletin for pertinent information.

—B r e n d a G la d d e n

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African American Association of Co-op City H olid a y Alvin Ailey Da n ce P er for m a n ce – The Association has tickets for the December 15th matinee performance at City Center. Our special ticket price is $35 for members and $45 for non members. Tickets are limited, so call 718-379-5555 today.

The following are some of the ongoing programs which the Association sponsors and encourages your participation: E d u ca t ion – The Per Ankh Study Group meets on the 1st and 3rd Mondays, 7:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 15. At our last session, we discussed the benefits of green energy and the dangers of hydrofracking. On Oct. 1st, we will (1) practice the letters of the Metu Neter; (2) review greetings in the African language of Kiswahili; (3) geographically review African countries; (4) examine solar energy. Call 718-379-5555.

Z u m b a F it n ess C la sses – Mondays, 6:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room #2. Class: $5; Registration: $15.

Call 917-459-4491.

Yoga & P ila t es M a t C la sses – Tuesdays, 7:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room #2. Call 718-671-8364. Fee: $10; Registration: $15.

Belly Da n cin g C la sses – Wednesdays, 7:00 p.m.,

Dreiser Center, Room 2. Fee $15; Registration $15. Call 646-301-9438.

J ob s/E n t r ep r en eu r ia l Wor k sh op s – Meets October 4th, 7 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 15. Call 718-3201424.

E ven in g L in e Da n cin g C la sses – Thursdays, 7:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room #2. Fee $5 per hour; Registration $15.

C om p u t er /L a p t op P r ogr a m – Every 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 7:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 15. Fee: $5; members get one free class. Call 718-379-5555.

Vot e – On Tuesday, November 6th, we will have the opportunity to vote in the Presidential Election and for NYC Council. October 12th is the deadline to register.

Call us for voter registration forms, 718-379-5555.

Please exercise your right to vote.

J u st ice for R a m a r ley G r a h a m – The trial scheduled for 9/13/12 was adjourned to 12/11/12 at the Bronx Criminal Courthouse, 265 E. 161st Street. Please arrive at 8:30 a.m., as there will be many supporters in attendance. For those who are unaware of this case, on February 2, 2012, NYC Police Officer Richard Haste illegally entered Graham’s home and shot and killed the

unarmed 18-year-old. On June 13, 2012, Haste was indicted at the Bronx Courthouse and arraigned on $50,000 bail. The indictment was motivated by the many Thursday night vigils and rallies at the 47th Precinct where Haste was still employed. Your presence in the courtroom is needed. The Association will continue its vigilance.

C en t r a l P a r k J ogger 5 – On 9/24/12, members of the Association attended the Status Conference on this matter. This case seeking reparations for the unjust convictions and incarceration of the victims in this case is now in its 10th year. Updates will follow.

G en er a l M em b er sh ip M eet in g – Saturday, October 13th, 4:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 15. Bring your ideas and suggestions and, if approved, we will make it happen. If you cannot attend, you may send your membership check or money order (DO NOT MAIL CASH) of $15 for a single membership and $25 for families to: African-American Association of Co-op City, P.O. Box 702, Co-op City Station, Bronx, NY 10475. Your membership helps to support this organization that sustains our community.

—F r a n cin e R . J on es

American Legion Post 1871 Greetings to all of our Post members who are homebound and recovering from various medical operations.

We wish you a speedy recovery.

Happy birthday to all of our Post members who have a birthday in the month of October: Joseph Bruer Sr., Ruben Cruz, Robert T. Dandridge, William P. Gravin, Francisco Montanez, John O'Neill, William Parker, Alberto Ravello, Jesse H. Johnson, Jessie H. Johnson, Wilfredo, Isaac F. Washington, Llewelyn Waterman, Kevin A. White, Clarence V. Townsend and William P. Gavin. If I don't have your name down for this month, contact me ASAP and it will be in the next issue of the Co-op City Times.

Our Post is located in Section 5 Community Center, 135 Einstein Loop, Room 41. Our office number is 718320-8165 and you can also reach us by e-mail at post1871@optimum.net.

On September 15th, at our general meeting, all new positions were sworn in by the Bronx County

Commander Joe Recuppio from the Post Commander to the Executive Committee. After the ceremony, light refreshments were served to all Post members. Thanks to all of the Post members who brought in cooked rice and peas, baked chicken and cake.

Welcome aboard to Post 1871, Lloyd Edmondson, who served in the U.S. Army. Thanks for joining our Post.

Up and coming events for the month of October: Bronx County meeting on Tuesday, October 2nd will take place at our Post at 7:30 p.m. sharp! October 14th— Sunday, 9 a.m. sharp! Breakfast at the Turner Club, $30 per person. On October 20th, the next general meeting for all Post members at 11:00 a.m. sharp. In November, the Military Ball will be at the Villa Baron, $75 per person. All above activities must be paid for by check, money order or cash before the due date.

Our Post Commander will be looking into having a trip to Arlington Cemetery or another location in

Washington, D.C. and the most important thing that is needed is your financial support for the trip. All information will be presented to us by next year. Thanks to all our Post members who helped to transport our equipment to and from the Fair after our meeting on September 15th on the Section #5 Greenway. Your support was welcomed, as always. At the beginning of 2011, there were 5.4 billion mobile cellular subscriptions worldwide. Any Post member needing a Post shirt, baseball cap or any other item, please contact the financial officer, William Gordon, before or after any of our meetings. Please mark all important dates on your "CALENDER." Remember, the shortest pencil is better than longest memory.

We live in a society where pizza gets to your house before the police.

War does not determine who is right, only who is left.

This information was provided by the post information officer.

—R icha r d I . L a wson , J r.

Building 32 Association C a sin o Tr ip: On Sat., October 20, Building 32 is sponsoring a fundraiser trip to Mt. Airy Lodge in PA. We will be leaving from Building 32 at 8:30 a.m. The cost is $33; you receive $25 in slot play and a $10 food voucher. The Saturday buffet is surf and turf. Please contact Eleanor Bailey at 718-379-7754 or Dolores Rankin at 718-3790910 for additional info. There will be snacks and a movie. Don't forget to bring government issued I.D. L a u n dr y R oom : Our laundry room will be closing from October 14

until November 5 for the installation of new machines.

These dates are approximates. There will be postings indicating which building(s) we will be going to in order to do our laundry.

Up com ing E ven t s: A flea market is being planned for November 3 and a Cash for Gold event will take place at our November 13 meeting. Articles and posting will be forthcoming.

Additionally, decorating the lobby for Halloween is coming up. Adults and children alike enjoy the decorations. Consider coming down to help. We need teenagers

who are agile and men who are strong (and, of course, women). Thirty minutes of your time can make a big difference.

Additionally, please speak to your children about running across the street against the light to catch a bus. I witnessed a driver who narrowly missed hitting a young man who raced across Hutchinson River P’kwy. in an attempt to catch a bus. Fortunately, the driver had good brakes on his car as he slammed them down, narrowly missing the student. At 7:00 a.m., the buses come rapidly and running —L or n a Sm it h against the light can cost a life.

Building 33 Association The building association will be in the lobby on Monday, October 1st to start the task of collecting building dues. The dues are for all activities the association provide.

We do a lot of things for the children, a lot of you cooperators feel because you do not have children you need not give. The building dues are also to give the porters in the building a little gift at Christmas time.

Because of the lack of supporters, we find it hard to give the porters and the lobby attendant a substantial gift.

Last year, we collected dues from 140 apartments.

This year, we need to top that. Come on, we have 384 apartments in this building, please give! Be supportive!

The low turnout may cause us to raise the dues to $10 and then we will have to collect again in December for the porters. Give me your input to this decision, 718320-1861.

We were unable to give the bus ride to the Casino this year for lack of funds.

There was a time where we went to the casino twice a year. We gave the children a nice Christmas party in the room, with nice gifts and toys. We gave two high school students a $500 scholarship for college, all because the building cooperated in paying their dues.

We will continue with the building meetings starting October 23rd at 7 p.m.

All cooperators are asked to attend. The meetings are for everyone, not just for a select few. Something has to be done to improve the communication here in this building and build a strong building association.

Get well wishes to the sick and shut-in.

Our prayers and sympathy to Mrs. M. Snead for the loss of her sister.

Our prayers to Ms. Barbara Fitzgerald for a safe recovery.

P.S. The building will be going to the Dinosaur Bar B Que for The Delfonies Revue and Mini Concert on November 3rd. For more information, call me at 718—P a t r icia Bon a p a r t e 320-1861.

If You See Something, SAY SOMETHING!!! Co-op City Public Safety - 718-671-3050

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Building 25 Association The board would like to welcome back our members from the Summer break. We hope everyone had a most enjoyable time.

Also, welcome to our new members from the 18th floor.

Our President, Denise Gerrard, called the meeting to order and introduced the board members to those present, and explained the workings and goals of the Association.

She also stated that during a recent inspection that the building seemed to be in pretty good shape as far as cleanliness is concerned, except for the 15th floor which had furniture left on the landing of the ‘A’ staircase on Sunday evening. Ms. Gerrard also suggested that cooperators should visit the farmers market on Saturdays and take advantage of the fresh produce that is available.

Several members suggested that we should have a picture of President Obama and/or the First Family for the Association Room. There was also concern voiced regarding the numerous motorcycles that occupy parking spaces in front of 140 Benchley Place (Building 23).

A casino trip is in the talking stage for some time in the future. Also, we will try to schedule the candidates running for the

City Council to attend our next Association meeting.

There were light refreshments available at the conclusion of the meeting.

‘A bend in the road is not the end of the road-unless you fail to make the turn.’

REMEMBER, IF YOU SEE SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING. Cooperators, not tenants.

—Dock H a r vey

Building 24 Association Hi, neighbors!!! It is said that “Things Done In Haste Will Make You Repent At Leisure.“ Well, I am one who has that fault. When we decided to start communicating with you this season, our main focus was on the new washing machines.

I, the writer, never thought to give you greetings from the summer vacation time, nor birthdays, nor family losses and your health. Well, I am now doing that. So, sort it out and consider your-

selves noted. (Smile) Now: RUB-ADASH DUB, we now have our new TUBS (per say). I have not used them as yet, BUT I have had feed back from cooperators. QUOTE: “Oh, I used them and they are not so bad.” “It seems a little slower but I guess you have to get used to it.” “UGH, I don’t like them but I’ll get used to them.” “I like them.” End of quotes. Well, for you who have not used them yet, consider your own decisions after use; not others’ decisions.

Next: We had a period during the summer for new cooperators, first time voters and any others who are not registered. This election on November 6th is very important—for or against the present establishment. So, we are going to try to get the necessary forms for you to file. When we have the necessary forms and other information, we will be in the lobby to distribute these forms. Watch for our presence.

O.K., now that FALL is here, we hope you are planning to FALL OUT

TO OUR MEETINGS. The first one will be OCTOBER 9th. There are still cooperators who have not paid 2012 dues; we need your contributions. If you need a reason to join, come to the meeting and we will explain. “GET ON BOARD, NEIGHBORS. WE HAVE A RIGHT TO DECIDE WHAT WE WANT AND HOW TO GET IT.” The answer is to VOTE!!! See you at our first meeting!!

—C elest in e Wit h ey

Coalition of African American Churches & Community Organizations The Coalition cordially invites you to attend its seventeenth annual “Friends & Family Day” Celebrations on Sunday, October 21, 3:00 p.m., 177 Dreiser Loop Community Center, Auditorium B, (Co-op City), Bronx.

Free admission. You will enjoy an afternoon of “Entertainment” for the entire family. Special Guest & Keynote Speaker, the Honorable Charles Barron, NYC Council member.

Vendors • Games • Prizes • Inspirational Messages • Family Reunions • Networking • Refreshments, and much more. Please come early and support our

vendors.

The Coalition membership meeting is on Tuesday, October 2, 12 p.m., 177 Dreiser Community Center, Room 15.

H a ve An y Su ggest ion s?

Please inform us by contacting the Coalition’s President, Patricia Bonaparte, at (718) 320-1861.

The Coalition is a non-profit organization dedicated to maintaining and improving the quality of life of cooperators while providing educational and culturally enriching programs for the community.

We also act as one voice for all Coalition members when there are issues of com-

mon concern and human rights. We also sponsor Friends & Family Day Celebrations and Kwanzaa, free for the community. Members of the Coalition include the following: African-American Association, Co-op City Baptist Church, Retirees of Dreiser Loop, Harriet Tubman Independent Democratic Club, NAACP, Co-op City Branch, St. Joseph’s Episcopal Church and Zodiacs Track Club.

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

Churches and organizations that desire to join may apply for membership by either writing or calling (718) 320-1861 or (718) 671-5957 for a membership application, which should be returned with a letter on your church/organization’s letterhead and signed by the Minister/President.

Read the Coalition’s weekly column for information about events and issues.

R em em b er, t he C oa lit ion M ott o is: “Coming together is a beginning, Keeping together is progress, and Working together is success.”

—H a r m a n T. L ea cock

Building 27 Association The autumn leaves fly by the windows now and summer evenings are gone with the sun going to rest earlier and earlier each day. However, life continues for Building 27 residents.

We opened a new season with our first meeting on September 20th. It didn’t look too good at first with small attendance, but it quickly picked up as we started. The meeting continued with the regular report of minutes and finance which were readily accepted. Our Secretary read notes of thanks from the family of Dolores Musa who died during the summer and one from Carol Pressley on the death of her father.

The Association had sent condolences to both.

Calvary Hospital also sent a letter of thanks for a donation received in honor of one deceased. Then our speaker, Ms. Lois English, arrived for her presentation and response to our letter of concerns. She is a very caring and responsible worker who gets things done. She is our first line of defense. Call her office with any problems that have not been properly resolved. She addressed the issue of neighbors lacking proper care with garbage disposal. She informed us that another building inspection will be made of all Section 5 build-

ings. A request was made to pay special attention to an existing problem in Building 27-A on floors 10-11-12.

Loitering, cigarette butts and wall defacing continue regularly. After our guest left, we passed on to our agenda.

Plans are set for a Halloween party for our children on October 31st from 5:00 7:00 p.m. All welcome from 6-12, accompanied by an adult. Game nights will continue. Watch for flyer announcements. A resident volunteered to investigate the possibility for a bus outing. She will bring the information to the next meeting.

An invitation is extended to all interested in helping to prepare for the Halloween party. We will meet on October 18th at 7:00 p.m. in the meeting room. Please join us with any suggestions.

A committee is forming to prepare for the annual Christmas Holiday party and lobby decorating. All volunteers are welcome. This will be finalized at the November meeting on Thursday, November 15th. The meeting closed with the 50/50 raffle and another happy winner. Coffee, tea and refreshments for all.

Enjoy the lovely Autumn colors.

—Don Doh er ty

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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; (718) 862-9172.

CHUR CH SC HEDUL E: *Sunday School - 9:00 a.m.

Worship Service - 11:00 a.m.

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

T HE FOL LOW ING PROGR AMS ARE AT T HE C HUR C H’S ANNE X: 2053 Asch Loop Nor th (C o-op C ity) Morning Prayer Services - Tuesday, 6 – 8 a.m., and 9 – 11 a.m.

Neighborhood Bible Study - Thursday at 10 a.m.

Extension of Prayer & Worship Service

– Every first & second Friday, 7 p.m. *Sunday School for Children and Youth is now in session. Our program this year starts at 9 a.m. with 25 minutes for breakfast. We welcome new and returning students and look forward to another opportunity to help train our children for a lifetime of faith and Christian growth.

OTHE R SC HEDULED EVE NT S: Saturday, Oct. 6th, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. – The Missionary Ministry sponsors a FLEA MARKET at the church, featuring best preowned items at great prices, with hourly give-aways. Vendors are invited to join this event. All vendors’ tables, $50 each. For additional information and/or to reserve a space, call (718) 379-4237, (718) 671-6922 or the church, (718) 862-9172.

Saturday, October 13th, 3 p.m. – The Sepia Players presents an encore performance of THE GLORYTRAIN, sponsored by

The North Carolina Team. Donation: $20.

For further information or to purchase tickets, call: (718) 655-7241 or (718) 994-3751.

Saturday, October 20, 9 p.m. - 2 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. Tickets: $20/advance; $25/at door, available by calling (718) 379-8514; (718) 671-0425, (718) 671-5493, (718) 671-0231.

Wednesday, October 24 – Friday, October 26 – CPC FALL FOLIAGE TOUR IN THE BEAUTIFUL SHENANDOAH VALLEY. Includes a visit to the Martin Luther King Memorial, Washington, DC; drive on the Skyline Drive along the crest of the Blue Ridge Mountains, visit to Luray Caverns, a wine tasting experience and shopping at Charlottesville’s Historic Downtown Mall.

3 breakfasts, 2 dinners, accommodations and transportation. Cost: $395/ double occupancy; $495/single. For additional information and/or reservations, contact CPC Tours at (718) 671-1182.

Saturday, December 8th, CPC Tours’ Annual Christmas Shopping Spree to Tanger Outlet Center in Riverhead, LI. Stock up on gifts from Banana Republic, Gap, Coach Factory Store, Jones NY, J. Crew, Easy Spirit, Timberland, London Fog. Tickets: $40. For tickets and/or additional information, call CPC Tours at (718) 671-1182.

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

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Su n d a y Ser vices – The first Sunday of the month is a bilingual service with communion at 10 a.m. All other Sunday services are as follows: English Service at 9 a.m. and the Spanish Service at 11:30 a.m. There are Bible studies in English and Spanish at 10:30 a.m. We also have a

children’s service during the English service.

P r a yer Nigh t : The Lord said, “whenever two or more are gathered in my name I am in the midst of them.”

Matthew 18:20. We will be having a prayer night on Tuesday evenings at 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in the church building.

Come and bring your prayer needs so we can all pray and become prayer warriors.

Bring a friend who would like prayer.

Also on Thursday mornings at 10:30 a.m., there is prayer till 11:15 a.m. in Spanish.

C r escen do C h r ist ia n M u sic Sch ool: Learn piano, guitar, percussion, voice and theory. Contact Maestro Frank Colon at (917) 753-3644. The school will be open from Monday – Friday, 2 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Private and group lessons are available.

Harvest Restoration Ministries Pastors Anthony 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 of 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: 177 Dreiser Loop Community Center, Room 10 for Wednesday night Bible study and Room 9 for Sunday morning worship.

O r d er of Ser vices Sunday School – 11:00 a.m.

Sunday Morning Worship – 12 p.m.

Wed. Night Bible Study – 7:30 p.m.

Children’s Church – Every 2nd Sunday of every month Communion – Every 1st Sunday of every month Pastor Anthony Davis is currently being mentored by one of the most prolific preachers in America, Bishop Noel Jones of the City of Refuge, Gardena, CA. —P a st or An t h on y Davis

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Food Pa n t r y: Co-op City residents must register at Dreiser Center, Room 20 on Tuesday thru Thursday. Bring a current photo ID to register. You will be given a white card to be able to receive food.

Those who live in Section 5 can pick up food on Wednesday from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. in the church at the above address. You must bring your white card and two clean shopping bags. If you have any questions regarding the food program, call the Black Forum of Co-op City, 718- 320-8035.

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

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

Tomorrow, Sunday, September 30, we will celebrate the Senior Choir’s anniversary at the 11:00 a.m. You are invited to join us for this celebratory service.

Join us for a mid-week spiritual pick-up at our midweek worship service which is held on Wednesdays at 12 p.m. Bible study is held on Wednesdays at 1:00 and 7:30 p.m. Bible study will also be held on Wednesday, October 10 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 commu-

Church of the New Vision Pastor Anne L. Palmore and the congregation of the Church of the New Vision extend a warm and friendly invitation to everyone to worship with us every Sunday at 8:00 a.m. or 11:00 a.m. We are a church where Inspirational messages from the Word of God, the Bible, are delivered every Sunday morning.

The church is designed to meet the spiritual needs of our community by offering anointed singing and preaching, and a general atmosphere of Christian love and friendly hospitality.

We also invite the youth of our community to attend our Sunday Morning services, which are designed to meet the special needs of our young people. Parents, please send your children to learn of the Lord Jesus.

Prayer Service takes place every Wednesday evening from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. followed by Bible Teaching from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Be with us to learn the truth from the Word of God. L ist of P r ogr a m s a n d E ven t s: Adult Sunday School is from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

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

Holy Communion is served the first Sunday of the month.

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

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

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

Next Generation Choir & Club meets lst & 2nd Friday of the month at 6:30 pm.

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

Mid-day Bible Study meets every Tuesday afternoon from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m.

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

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

The Church of the New Vision is located at 115 Einstein, Bronx, NY 10475; Telephone: (718) 671-4746 or (718) 320-0409. Our mailing address is P.O. Box 753037, Bronx NY 10475 Please visit our website at www.churchofnew vision.com.

—C a r ol H a q u e

nity to join us on Tuesday, October 9.

Next Saturday, October 6, we will celebrate our Pastor’s 20th Pastoral Anniversary at the Greentree Country Club at 12 p.m. The Greentree is located at 538 Davenport Ave., New Rochelle, NY. The guest speaker will be Rev. Dr. James A. Thornton, Pastor of Salem Missionary Baptist Church, Brooklyn, NY. Ticket price for adults is $90; children 3 to 12 years $60. For tickets or additional information, call 718-671-1918, 718-320-1825.

On Saturday, October 13th from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., the Co-op City Baptist Church’s Nurses’ Ministry, along with the National Black Church Initiative will present a seminar on Diabetes Care & Management. The seminar will take place in the Einstein Community Center in Room 45.

This is an event for the entire community, so if you’re struggling with managing your diabetes or know someone who is, come out and let us help you. Lunch will be served.

Fashionable shoes and Philly cheese steaks – what could these two items possibly have in common, you

might ask? It’s the Philadelphia Premium Outlet in Philadelphia, PA. The Scholarship Ministry invites you to join them on Saturday, October 27. Ticket price is $45.

The bus will leave from the Emigrant Savings Bank, located at Asch Loop and Bartow Ave. at 7:30 a.m. sharp!

For tickets or additional information, call 718-379-0541, 718-671-7507, 718-671-1918 or 718-320-3774.

Rev. Dr. Williams has a radio show on WMCA 570 AM every Friday at 1:30 p.m. Rev. Dr. Williams is the author of Principle Centered Living: 9 Reasons To Maintain Your Values in a Pressure Filled World and founder of SEW Universal, Inc. Visit his websites: www.PrincipleCentered Living.com or www.RevDrSheldonEWilliams.com.

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

—H a t t ie L . L u ca s

Church of the Savior Rev. Dr. Robert A. Smith, Jr., Pastor; Lady Theresa M. Smith, co-founder; Rev. McMillian, Assistant Pastor, and the Church of the Savior family extend an invitation to every person to worship with us. We are a non-denominational, inter-racial, inter-cultural, intergenerational fellowship of believers. We care about you, not your W2. We are not church as usual.

Come as you are, we leave the judging to God. The Church of the Savior family extends love and affirmation to the Co-op City community; A warm welcome awaits you!! We love you for who you are, not what you have. Please call us at 718-320-0002 or 917-734-4058 for more information. Do you want a place that allows you to meet the living God? Do you want to be connected to people who care about you not what you have on or how much money you make?

A special seat and friend awaits you.

Church of the Savior is located at 120 DeKruif Place – street level, (under Building #7 near Dreiser Loop).

Take the 38 to Dreiser Loop and DeKruif Pl. Our mailing address is: P.O. Box 86, Bronx, NY 10475.

S u n d a y S c h e d u l e: Adult Bible Study: 9:05 - 10:00 a.m.

Prayer, Meditation and Devotion - 10:00 a.m.

Divine Worship - 10:30 a.m.

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

Our children’s Sunday School will teach and nur-

ture your child/children in the word of God. All sessions are during worship service.

D r . S m it h ’s S e r m on Top ic : “Power in Your Shout.”

R ea d in g fr om Sa cr ed Scr ip t u r e: Joshua 6:1-120.

We ek ly Ac t ivit y – Every person is welcomed.

Mondays at 6:30 - Bereavement Group.

Tuesdays at 6:30 - Special Bible Study. Subject: God’s Grace and Human Suffering.

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

Every other Saturday - Food Pantry. For more information in donating or receiving food, please call Lady Theresa Smith at 718-925-5052.

Our Health and Wellness Ministry has all natural products that addresses your needs. Call Lady Theresa Smith, 718-925-5052, to assist you or place your order at www.ardysslife.com/healthyyou25.

Here’s to your health!

Up c om in g I nvit a t ion s t o t h e com m u n it y: Thursday, October 4; Friday, October 5 - Fall Revival. Services begin at 7:00 p.m. Rev. Marquis from Shiloh Baptist Church in Queens is our Speaker.

Saturday, October 6, Noon - 5:00 p.m. - Celebrate with us a milestone with Church of the Savior’s 10th Anniversary, Eastwood Manor, Bronx, NY. T h ou gh t of t h e Wee k : “God answers prayer in three ways: God says Yes, No or Not Now.” —R ev. Dr. R ob e r t A. Sm it h , J r.

Family Owned and Operated • Large Chapel on premises

• Pre-need counseling

• Ample Parking on premises

• Out of town services

• Casket Showroom on premises

• Cremations

A dignified funeral every family can afford.

All areas are handicapped accessible

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

718-231-7647 Call 24 Hours

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

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

Serving all cultures & faiths

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Pentecostal Tabernacle Pentecostal Tabernacle, 120 Benchley Pl., Building 24 (street level), Bronx, N.Y. 10475 You are invited to attend worship service on the following days: Sunday School for all age group begins at 10:30 a.m. every Sunday morning.

Worship service starts at 11:30 a.m. 2 p.m.

Wednesday: Prayer and fasting service will be held every Wednesday at 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Prayer meeting will also be held at 7:30 p.m.

Bible study will be held every Friday evening at 7:30 p.m.

F o cu s : The Perfection and Possession of Patience.

Patience is the display of faith and the confidence of knowledge, which allows our visions and dreams to become reality. With patience, we perfect the present and possess the future.

Joseph did not give up on his dream in spite of opposition and numerous reverses.

He told it to his brothers; they rejected him and his dream. He patiently told it everywhere he went and wherever he was. He told it in the prison, and he told it in Pharaoh’s throne room. Situations and circumstances did not dampen nor assuage his godly convictions or his patience to see the fruition of his dreams; After reconciling with his brothers and after the death of his father, Joseph

generously underscored the virtue of patience. When guilt and recriminations were plaguing his carnal brothers with fear of further retribution, Joseph acknowledged their intent to do evil, but was able to see how God could use their evil to do well. He did not chide his brothers for their short sightedness or berate their cruel inhumanity. He patiently loved them.

He wanted them to take his bones back to the place where he first received his dream.

Hebrews 10:36 states: For ye have need of patience, that after ye have done the will of God, ye might receive the promise.

Patience allows us to possess our dreams.

Life will present many challenges and causes for anxiety, but we just need to have patience and to be faithful, knowing that the Lord is our guide and ever-present source of strength and help.

And beside this, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue; and to virtue knowledge; And to knowledge temperance, and to temperance patience; and to patience godliness.

11 Peter 1:5-6 For further information, call 718324-0334.

—R ev. R . Sib b lies

Iglesia Cristiana Marcos 16:15 Pastor Fernando Figueroa and Pastor Thomas Garrett and the congregation of Iglesia Cristiana Marcos extend an invitation for you to come together and celebrate the day that the Lord has made, worshipping his precious and holy name. “...Every Scripture is God-breathed (given by His inspiration) and profitable for instruction, for reproof and conviction of sin, for correction of error and discipline in obedience, [and] for training in righteousness (in holy living, in con-

formity to God’s will in thought, purpose, and action), so that the man of God may be complete and proficient, well fitted and thoroughly equipped for every good work...”

- 2 Timothy 3: 16-17 All scripture is inspired by God, and for this reason it is important to know God’s word to live victoriously every day. Everything we need for spiritual growth is in God’s word - the Bible. This is our spiritual food.

Scripture can only be profitable to us when correctly interpreted though. We need instruction from the Holy Spirit (who leads us into all truth). And for scripture to really be effective in conviction of sin, correction of error and training in righteousness, it needs to be applied to our lives. We need to align our lives to what God’s word says. Then we shall be complete and thoroughly equipped for every good work.

All scripture is God-breathed

And in God’s word, we must believe C h u r ch H ou r s: Sp a n ish Tuesday: Prayer Service, 8:00 p.m.

Friday: Bible Study, 8:00 p.m.

Sunday: Sunday School, 10:00 a.m.

Evangelistic Service: 12:00 p.m.

C h u r ch H ou r s: E n glish Sunday: Evangelistic Service, 4 p.m.

All are welcome. We are located in the Section 5 community center, Room 42.

—Pa st or s F igu er oa /G a r r et t

St. Joseph’s Episcopal Anglican Church Fr. Taylor and the congregation of St. Joseph’s cordially invite you to worship with us in Co-op City at 155 Dreiser Loop, lower level, (718) 320-0844. All are welcome.

Weekly Sch edule: Sunday service and Sunday School are both at 9 a.m. Every 4th Sunday, our children participate in the reading of the lessons and every 5th Sunday, our young adults assist in the service. Bible study is held each Wednesday at 7 p.m. and

Choir rehearsal is on Thursday at 7 p.m.

We look forward to welcoming everyone at 9:00 a.m. on Sunday, September 30.

In addition to the young adults’ participation, our recent graduates will be recognized with a ‘cap and gown’ celebration.

P lea se n ot e: Special Thanksgiving Service will be held on Sunday, October 7, at 9:00 a.m. to mark Father Taylor’s 10th Anniversary with us.

F u n d r a isin g E ven t : Our annual

Dinner Sale was very successful. Many thanks to everyone for their participation and support.

On Saturday, October 6, we will celebrate Rev. Canon Williamson Taylor’s 10th Anniversary as our Priest-in-Charge.

Please join us at a luncheon planned in his honor at the Eastwood Manor Banquet Hall, 3371 Eastchester Road, Bronx, NY 10469, starting at 12 p.m.

Tickets are $75 per person.

Sum m er St or e: The final opening date is on Thursday, October 18. All items must be sold. Come and catch the sale.

For additional information on all of the above, please call the church at 718320-0844.

“Gracious is the Lord and righteous;* our God is full of compassion.” (Psalm 116:4) —M . C h a m b er s

Co-op City Jewish Community Council The Co-op City Jewish Community Council wishes to announce that due to the MANY closings of our office in Room

#18, Dreiser, because of the Jewish holidays, we will be open for business on Sunday, Oct. 7, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. If

you have a SCRIE recert, HEAP application, questions about the request for 2008 tax information from Riverbay, need

something notarized or want to talk about other benefits and entitlements, we will be here to help you that day. —Lyn n L evin e

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Mon., Oct. 1

Bartow

Dreiser

JASA Closed JASA Closed JASA Closed For For For Succoth Succoth Succoth

Current Events: 10:00 am, Rm. 31

Tues., Oct. 2

Einstein

Bingo: 10:00 am, Rm. 31 Dominoes: 2:30 pm, Rm. 25 Word Games: 9:30 –11:30 am, Rm. 31

Wed., Oct. 3

Stay Well Exercise 10 -11 a.m.

Line Dancing 11 a.m.12:30 p.m., Rm. 31 Dominoes 2:30 p.m., Rm. 25 Word Games 9:30 a.m. 1:30 p.m., Rm. 31 Bingo Rm. 25, 2 p.m.

Blood Pressure 1st & 3rd Wed 9-10 a.m., Rm. 31 Card Games 2-4 p.m.

Rm. 25

Thurs., Oct. 4

Library 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

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

Fri., Oct. 5

Card Games: 2:30-4 pm, Rm. 25

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

Dominoes: 10:00 am, Rm. 49 Tai Chi: 11:00 am, Rm. 45 Bingo: 1:00 pm, Rm. 49 Matinee Movie w/George: 2:00-4:00 pm, Rm. 45

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

Dominoes 10 a.m.

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

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

Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session: 9:30 – 10:30, Rm. 7 Alert & Alive: 10:30 am - 11:30 am, Rm. 7 Mixed Cultural Dance: 10:30-11:30am in Aud. B Mind Teasers: 12:00pm – 1:00pm, Rm. 4 Zumba w/Eva: 1-2pm, Aud. A Tuesday Movie w/popcorn 2:00 - 4:00 pm, Rm. 7 Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session 9:30 – 10:30 a.m., Rm. 7 Sewing w/Raymonde 9:30 – 11:30 a.m., Rm. 7 Tai Chi 11 a.m.-12 p.m., Rm. 2 Mind Teasers 12 p.m. – 1 p.m., Rm. 4 Art Class 1 p.m. -3 p.m., Rm. 7 YOGA w/Bhadra 2-3 p.m., Rm. 2

Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session 9:30-10:30 a.m., Rm. 7 Blood Pressure 1st & 3rd Thursday 10-11:30 a.m., Rm. 7 Line Dancing Every Thurs 10 - 11 a.m., Aud. A Mind Teasers 12-1 p.m., Rm. 4 Drama 1:30 - 4 p.m., Rm. 7 Piano Sing Along 11 a.m. – 12 p.m., Rm. 7 Crochet and Knitting 10 a.m.-12 p.m., Rm. 7 Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session 9:30-10:30 a.m., Rm. 7 Meditative Moments 11 a.m. - 12 p.m., Rm 2 Mind Teasers 12-1 p.m., Rm. 4 Therapeutic Yoga 1:302:30 p.m., Rm. 8 Card Games, Dominoes 2-4 p.m., Rm. 7 *Schedule subject to changes without notice*

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

WEEKLY TRIPS DATES

WEEKLY TRIPS

PRICE

PICK-UP TIMES

As scheduled: 1st Mondays:

Stew Leonards Super Wal-Mart

$3 $12

Oct. 5

Bowling

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

8:30 a.m. 8:45 a.m.

11:00am 11:30am

$2.50 (transportation)

Einstein 1:00 p.m.

9:00 a.m.

11:15am

To register for trips and classes, please call: (718) 320-2066 Monday – Friday: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Funded by: The NYC Department for the Aging, The NYS Office for the Aging and Riverbay Corporation.

Date:

Kosher

Non-Kosher

Soups, Breads and Desserts

Mon., Oct. 1

JASA Closed For Succoth

JASA Closed For Succoth

JASA Closed For Succoth

Pollack fish Baked potato Spinach

Whole wheat bread Fresh apple

Beef stew Bowtie noodles Mixed vegetables

Whole wheat bread Fresh banana

Thurs., Oct. 4

Orange pineapple juice Beef pepper steak Kasha Baked egg ross Alt: Cold roast chicken Orange juice Chicken paprikash Toasted orzo Green & wax beans Alt: Cold Fish Cajun Tilapia Sweet potato Winter blend Alt: Cold Cajun chicken breast

Turkey leg Boiled potato Green cabbage

Whole wheat bread Canned apricots in juice

Fri., Oct. 5

Orange pineapple juice Roasted chicken, Noodle kugel, Sauteed spinach Alt: Cold Gefilte fish

Meat loaf w/gravy Yellow rice Collard greens

Challah roll Fresh pear

Tues., Oct. 2 Wed., Oct. 3

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

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

Upcoming Events/Trips At t en tion a ll senior s: There will be no refunds for all trips.

E ffect ive Oct ob er 1: JASA will no longer able to provide sandwiches for trips.

J ASA is closed on M on da y, O ct ob er 1st for Succot h.

R esor t s Wor ld C a sino a t Aq ued u ct – Tuesday, October 2nd - 54 seat Coach bus - $20 – Transportation included - Pick-up times: Bartow – 9:00 a.m., Dreiser – 9:15 a.m. & Einstein – 9:30 a.m. Departure time from Casino is 3:30 p.m. You will receive a $10 bonus slot voucher. Seating on the bus will be assigned based on payments.

Wa l-M a r t – Monday, October 8th $12 – Includes transportation. Pick-ups: Bartow – 8:30 a.m., Dreiser - 8:45 a.m. & Einstein - 9:00 a.m. SOLD OUT. Wa l-M a r t – Friday, October 12th $12 – Includes transportation. Pick-ups: Bartow – 8:30 a.m., Dreiser - 8:45 a.m. & Einstein - 9:00 a.m. SOLD OUT. Bowlin g - Effective Friday, October 5th at New ROC City. Bowling has been changed from Tuesdays to Fridays.

Payment for transportation is $2.50.

Payment at the bowling lane is $10. Pickups: Bartow – 11:00 a.m., Einstein – 11:15 a.m. and Dreiser – 11:30 a.m.

J ASA is closed Tu esd a y, Oct ob er 9th for Sim cha t Tor a h .

R a dio C it y M u sic Ha ll C h r ist m a s Specta cula r – Tuesday, December 11th, $67. (54 seat Coach Bus). Price includes transportation. Seniors will receive a voucher for popcorn & soda. Pick-ups:

Asch Loop - 8:30 a.m., Einstein Loop 8:45 a.m. & Dreiser Loop - 9:00 a.m.

Final payment is due by Friday, November 16.

Wa n t to p a r t icip a t e in a focu s gr oup a b ou t r etir emen t ? We would like to hear about your experience! JASA is holding focus groups for persons age 50 and older.

Refreshments will be served. If interested, call the Co-op City Senior Services office: 718-320-2066.

Weigh t M a n a gem en t Su p p or t Gr ou p – Monday, October 8th - 10:00 a.m. - Bartow Avenue, Room 25, every Monday. Maintaining a healthy weight is not easy, but with knowledge and practice it can be. Come join the Weight Management Support Group to learn techniques and information that can help you maintain a healthy lifestyle.

C a r egiver Su p p or t G r ou p - A Caregiver Support Group can offer an atmosphere of understanding and support for caregivers to discuss issues and concerns. Whether you care for a loved one from a distance or in your home, you are most welcome. The group meets every other Tuesday at: 2049 Bartow Ave., Rm. 31 from 1-2 p.m. Next meeting is October 2nd. The support group is facilitated by a social worker. If you have any questions, please contact JASA at 718-320-2066.

Dis a b ilit y Su p p or t /Socia liz a t ion Gr ou p – The group meets every 1st Friday of the month. For more information, contact John Sullivan at 718-6712090 (Ext. 3010). Transportation is provided, if available.

OCTOBER is Breast Cancer Awareness Month!

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AARP Chapter #4997

WEEKLY SCHEDULE Co-op City Times Schedule 10/1/12 – 10/7/12 Organizations

Function Type

Date & Time

Room

Meeting

Tuesday, 10/2 – 7:30 pm

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Zumba Yoga/Pilates Belly Dancing Line Dancing

Monday, 10/1 – 5:00 pm Tuesday, 10/2 – 7:00 pm Wednesday, 10/3 – 7:00 pm Thursday, 10/4 – 7:00 pm

Aerobics

Monday, 10/1 –Wednesday, 10/3 7:30

Aud. A

Zumba

Thursday, 10/4– 8:00 pm

Aud. A

Bible Study

Sunday, 10/7 – 10:00 am

2

Meeting

Thursday, 10/4 – 7:30 pm

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Deeper Life Church

Bible Study

Tuesday, 10/2 – 7:00 pm

1

Drammeh Institute

Meeting

Tuesday, 10/2 – 6:00 pm

10

Duplicate Bridge Club

Game

Wednesday, 10/3– 1:00 pm

9

Einstein Cancer Fund

Meeting

Tuesday, 10/2 – 1:30 pm

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Faith @ Work Church

Worship Service Bible Study

Sunday, 10/7– 8:00 am Wednesday, 10/3 – 5:00 pm

8 1

Bible Study Worship Service

Wednesday, 10/3 – 6:00 pm Sunday, 10/7- 3:00 pm

8 1

Meeting

Friday, 10/5 – 5:00 pm

1,2,9,10

American Legion Post 1871 African -American Association

Black Forum

Circle of Christ Church

Coalition to Save Affordable Housing

Greater Love Cathedral

Girl Scouts

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Baychester Library Events VISIT THE LIBRARY - A GREAT WEALTH OF INFORMATION SEPTEMBER UPCOMING EVENTS Family Read Aloud - Saturday, 9/29, 11:00 a.m Allegro Singers - Opera Gala Concert, Saturday, 9/29 OCTOBER UPCOMING EVENTS We're Open, Step Up: Urban Word - Tuesday, October 2, 4:00 p.m.

Do you have a poem lurking inside of you? What about a song waiting to burst forth? Perhaps a bit of a dramatic persona you want to show off? The stage is all yours during this open mic session. For ages 12 to 18 years.

Do You Have Trouble Seeing What's on a Computer Screen? If so, come to a free MAGic Screen Magnifying Software Workshop, Thursday, October 4, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. No registration needed.

WEEKLY EVENTS Adult Workshop “Paint and Collage” (reserve only) - Mondays, 1:30 p.m.

KIDS Game On Nintendo Wii! - Every Monday, 3:30 p.m.

Toddler Time - Every Tuesday, 11 a.m.

Teens TAG - Every Tuesday, 4 p.m.

Teen Lounge - Every Wednesday, 3:00 - 4:30 p.m.

Arts/Crafts - Every Thursday, 4 p.m.

Teen Lounge - Every Friday, 3:00 - 4:30 p.m.

The New York Public Library Baychester Branch • 2049 Asch Loop • Bronx, NY 10475

F YI : Our next meeting is scheduled for MONDAY, OCTOBER 15th (instead of the 8th, which is Columbus Day), at 1 p.m. in Dreiser Auditorium “A.” R E M I NDE R : Tickets are available for the Annual Holiday Celebration, scheduled for THURSDAY, DECEMBER 13, 12 p.m.-5 p.m. at Villa Barone. Donation $65, includes transportation, if needed.

Call the office, 718-320-1946, to get tickets and reserve your seat on the bus.

NOT E : To our sick, on the mend and shut-in members, and those bereaved members, please know that you are in our prayers. Contact Frances Wilson, Good & Welfare Coordinator, 718-671-5493.

2012 TO UR AC T I VI T I E S Oct. 15-17 – Rocking Horse Resort w/a stop at Monticello Raceway Casino on the way – SEATS AVAILABLE w/full payment — FINAL PAYMENT DUE: Sept. 27 — trip includes dinner & live entertainment and dancing after check-in; complete resort activities including indoor/outdoor pool; horseback riding; hayride; games, contests and prizes during the day; and much more; 5 meals w/coffee, tea & cake all day… $349/person, double; $409/single; $343/person, triple. Contact Jean, 718-379-3742.

Dec. 30, 2012 – Jan. 1, 2013: New Year’s Eve Masquerade Ball at the Desmond – includes a stop at the Sands Casino (on the way) w/$30 slot play & $5 food or leisure time in Bethlehem (PA); next day, after a full breakfast buffet,

choice of activities for the day; New Year’s Eve Masquerade Ball w/open bar & surf & turf dinner; masquerade masks, noise makers, entertainment, music & dancing; New Year’s Day Brunch & show before leaving for home....$524/person, double; $634 single; $514/person triple; $28/person travel insurance available; $100 deposit/person ($128 deposit/person if taking the insurance). Contact Delores, 718-379-2176.

2013 TO UR AC T I VI T I E S Jan. 10-20, 2013 – The Hawaiian Island Cruise Tour (11 days) – SOLD OUT - includes 5 ports of call: Honolulu, Maui, Hilo, Kana & Kauai; on the Norwegian Pride of America; airfare and tours included in the price…inside state room - $3,599/person; outside state room - $3,899/person; outside balcony $4,669/person (new price); $500/person deposit (plus insurance payment) due at sign-up. Contact Jean, 718-379-3742.

Feb. 5, 2013 – Ira & Isabella’s Jewish/Italian Wedding Comedy at the Mansion @ Colonial Terrace (Cortlandt Manor, NY) – includes luncheon and show; Deluxe motor coach transportation. $75/person. Contact Jean, 718-3793742.

NOT E : The Tour Committee is working on activities for 2013. If you have any suggestions/requests or a “wish list,” please bring them in writing and give to the Tour Committee.

—Delor es Deb n a m

Einstein Cancer Fund Happy birthday and/or anniversary to all celebrating in the coming month of October.

Our next general membership meeting will be on Tuesday, October 2nd in Room 38 at 1:30 p.m. New members are always welcomed. There will be a Bingo game and refreshments will be served.

Thursday, November 8th, Mohegan Sun Casino and show. This includes a $25 slot play, free buffet and show. We will be entertained by the National Museum of World War II vocal trio, “The Victory Belles” which will perform dances, songs, hits such Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy, Don’t

Sit Under the Apple Tree and Chattannoga Choo Choo, etc., taking us back on a nostalgic, sentimental journey through that era gone by, but not forgotten. Final payments must be paid by October 17th. The price also includes transportation.

For the above trip to Mohegan Sun, please contact Mildred at 718-320-0288; Loretta, 718-671-2958, or Lydia, 718671-3005. You can reach us on Monday through Saturday, from 9:00 a.m. to noon and in the evening after 6:00 p.m.

Good health and healing are wished to all. Stay safe.

—Lyd ia R u a s

Goose Island Seniors Happy birthday or happy anniversary for those who celebrate in the month of October.

Sunday, September 30—Bingo game in Room 39 at 1:30 p.m. Admission is $3.

Everyone is welcome to join.

Refreshments served.

Wednesday, October 3—We are having Bingo in Room 39. Admission is $2 for members only. Refreshment served.

Tuesday, October 30—Going to Mt. Airy Casino in the Pocono’s. Price: $36.

Rebate is $25 slot play and $10 towards food. Pick-up time is 8:00 a.m. at our 3 usual bus stops—Einstein Loop, Asch Loop (back of library) and Dreiser Loop. Always bring your picture I.D. card with you.

Tuesday, November 13—Going to the Fiesta in Woodridge, N.J. Price is $60.

We have a full bus. We have standby’s only. Pick-up time is 9 a.m. for International Jamboree. All payments must be in by October 15. The menu consists of chicken Francese, roast beef, filet of Sole. Everyone gets a glass of wine, special desserts, coffee, tea, soda.

For more information, call Ann or Mary at 718-379-9613 or visit us at 135 Einstein Loop, Room 39, Monday Thursday, 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. You can call Mary at 718-379-4899 or Ann or 347-267-4751.

GOOD HEALTH TO ALL. —M a r y P illa

(Fully Wheelchair Accessible)

HOURS: Monday & Wednesday, 10-7; Tuesday & Thursday, 10-6; Friday & Saturday, 10-5.

Libros En Español (Books in Spanish). HORARIO DE LA BIBLIOTECA: Lunes 10-7, Martes 10-6, Miércoles 10-7, Jueves 10-6, Viernes 10-5, Sábado 10-5, Domingo Cerrado

718.379.6700 FREE ADMISSION TO ALL

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

If you SEE something, SAY something!

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Reflections on Succos

by Rabbi Solomon I. Berl Spiritual Leader of Young Israel Synagogue The Festival of Succos (Booths or Tabernacles)—begins on Sunday evening, Sept. 30th.

A Sukkah is not a house; it is a temporary, frail improvised shelter. It is erected hastily, yet to the Jewish people, it is a symbol of permanence and rootedness. It existed in Biblical days; it survived the destruction of both Temples; it outlived the real empires of the ancient world. Nations have risen and fallen; wars have swept across continents; revolutions have uprooted social, political and economic structures that had stood for centuries. But lo and behold, the fragile, unsubstantial Sukkah still stands.

The Sukkah symbolizes the Jewish people. Small and weak, buffeted by the winds of persecution and living on a temporary timetable in every clime and country, its whole career projected an image of impermanence and restlessness.

Where other people were in their national soils, established institutions, cities, cathedrals and monuments that had a quality of permanence about them, the Jews were erecting and dismantling their frail abodes, planting

and uprooting, settling down and wandering off. The Jewish people symbolized in the Sukkah, had provided us with the real meaning of rootedness.

The Sukkah became a rooted institution of life precisely because it was not dependent upon a particular place or location for its survival. It could be erected anywhere; it could serve every clime and every continent.

Paradoxically, it was rooted because of its mobility.

Although the Jews were a mobile people, they were not without roots.

They struck deep roots in the soil of spiritual values, in a way of life, in deep commitment and unwavering loyalties.

From land to land and continent to continent, they carried their values and commitments with them.

Instead of being a band of gypsies, they were the eternal people with an enduring mission. It is good that a people should live on its own soil, that it should dwell in peace and security. But the message of the Sukkah is that no people can long survive unless it is rooted in the soil of permanent values and spiritual purposes.

Chag Sameach - Happy Holidays.

Traditional Synagogue of Co-op City The Traditional Synagogue of Co-op City, Young Israel of Baychester, Section 5 (new address) at Bldg. 27B at 120 Erdman Place (behind the lobby), welcomes you to pray with them. Tel. for the Shule (same old number), 1-718-3796920.

Not e: Office hours are on Thursday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and on Sunday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Candle lighting on Friday, October 5, is before 6:13 p.m. Shabbat ends today, Saturday, September 29 at 7:21 p.m.

S.O.S. Urgent! Calling all Jewish men to make a Minyon.

M en you a r e n eed ed for a M inyon. A Minyon is the number of men needed to read the Torah. The important number needed is 10. Please be counted as part of the 10 men and make the Minyon. You will be doing a Mitzvah (a good deed).

Thank you!

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

C omin g E ven t s: Sunday, Sept. 30 Erev Sukkot-Candle lighting, 6:21 p.m.

Monday, Oct. 1-Day 1 SukkotMorning Services 9:00 a.m.-Candle lighting, 7:18 p.m.

Tuesday, Oct. 2- Day 2 Sukkot-

Morning Services 9:00 a.m.

Sunday, Oct. 7-Erev Shemini AzteretCandle lighting is at 6:10 p.m.

Monday, Oct.8-Shemini AtzeretMorning Services at 9:00 a.m., followed

by Yizkor services-Evening Services are at 6:10 p.m.-Candle lighting at 7:07 p.m.

Tuesday, Oct 9-Simchat Torah Services are at 9:00 a.m.

G ood a n d Welfa r e: Do you need a tree certificate sent “in Honor” of or “in Memory” of a special occasion or a condolence? You can give a living gift for the cost of $15 per tree. For more information, you can call Mimi at 1-347-427-4526. We can accommodate you.

If you are feeling under the weather, we wish you all a speedy and painless recovery in double quick time.

We had engaged two cantors, Josh Jay and Chayim Goldberg, to assist Rabbi Daniel Kronengold for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. We were sure that you would enjoy the uplifting services and I’m certain that you will agree, they were super. We thank them for their magnificent and harmonious performances.

P lea se h on or you r Yizkor p led ges.

We always need your help. Thank you.

Shalom!

M ir ia m E velyn Ber lofsky —M

Co-op City Jewish Center The Co-op City Jewish Center is located at 900 Co-op City Blvd., Bronx, New York 10475.

Saturday services are continuing thanks to those people who attend.

Please try to attend whenever possible.

We would like to remind our members and any Jewish people in Co-op City looking for a conservative syna-

gogue, we are still here, and all are welcome. Try to take a Saturday and come to services when you can.

Donations can be mailed to the Coop Jewish Center.

Tickets are available for the High Holy days.

Rabbi Barmash & Cantor Schneider will be with us again.

— M a r v i n Se i d m a n

Temple Beth El of Co-op City Temple Beth El of Co-op City invites you and your family and friends to welcome in the New Year 5773.

Rabbi Dennis Tobin will be conducting the Services for the community.

The high point is always the blowing of the Shofar on Rosh Hashonah.

Rosh Hashonah is a time when we reflect on the past year and we ask forgiveness for your sins for the past year, and prepare to be inscribed in the Book of Life for the coming year.

Rabbi Tobin came to Temple Beth El 36 years ago as the Cantor and Rabbi and has

been an anchor that has helped the Temple stay together to serve the residents of Coop City.

Please worship with us Tuesday evening and all day on Wednesday.

We will have Public Yiskor services at 1 p.m. and also at 2:30 p.m. and the Temple Yiskor will be about 5:45 p.m.

Please be with us at these important services.

High Holida y Schedule: 5773 - 2012 Erev Yom Kippur, Tuesday, Sept. 25, 7:30 p.m.

Morning Yom Kippur, Wednesday,

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Public Yiskor, Wed., Sept. 26, 1 p.m.

Public Yiskor, Wed., Sept. 26, 2:30 p.m.

Mincha & Neliah, Wednesday, Sept. 26, 4:00 p.m.

Services will be in Dreiser Community Center, Room 9. For tickets, call the Temple, 718-671-9719, and leave your name and phone number. There is NO CHARGE for tickets. You may make a donation if you wish to have names listed in the Book of Remembrance.

We know many of you have different email addresses. We are trying to update

our mailing list with your best email.

Please reply to: RabbiDennisTobin @aol.com and let us know your best email address and your current CELL PHONE number for emergencies only.

We ask prayers for R’fuah Shlemah, Karen Malvica, David Wasserman, Louise Weinstein, Joan Weinstein, Marilyn Rosen- baum, Rose Marie Becker, Amy Srebnick, Carol Weiner, Marcia Brager, and any other names that are in your heart.

P lea se n ot e: All mail for the Temple goes to: Temple Beth El of Co-op City, P.O. Box 264, Maplewood, NJ 07040.

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Church of God’s Children Church of God’s Children and its pastors, Bishops Angelo and Nancy Rosario, invite you to worship with us at 127 Dreiser Loop next to Montefiore Clinic.

Sunday Services: 9:30 a.m., Spanish – 1 p.m., English Wednesday – Prayer Hour – 7:308:30 p.m.

Bible Studies - Thursday, Sept. 20 at 7 p.m.

Women’s Fellowship – Saturday, Sept. 15 – 11 a.m.

Tuesday, September 18 – Introduction to Bible, 7 p.m.

12-step program every Wednesday, 7:00 p.m. at 159 Dreiser Loop Sunday, October 21 – 1:00 p.m. Youth Sunday – Pastor Erik Arroyo & Family

from “Christ in You Ministries,” Bronx, will be ministering in worship and preaching. Children/Youth bring your parents, join us for a spirit filled musical inspiration and Word.

We are distributing free discount prescription cards, no registration necessary.

Discount card accepted at all major pharmacies. Call church for information.

Health & Immigration Fair on Thursday, October 4 – Auditorium B – Glaucoma bus will be on Dreiser Loop – free testing.

Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding – Prov. 3:5 We have to thank and praise God daily for Him being such a loving and sovereign

God. That all our mistakes and failures are part of the “all things” that He works together for good – as well as your tensions and stresses, your hostile and anxious feelings, your regrets, your trips into shame and self-blame. Praise Him that all things, including these, can contribute to your spiritual growth and your experience of Him. Rejoice that these things keep reminding you to depend on Him with all your heart…that they prompt you to trust in His Love, His forgiveness, His power, His sufficiency, His ability to overrule and the transforming presence He creates within you. Thank God for the ways that your shortcomings and failures bring pressure on you to open yourself to Him more fully and the way it lets God show you the

deep and hidden needs, griefs and hurts that you’ve never poured out to Him and exposed them to His healing touch; sins that you’ve never faced or acknowledged.

How grateful we must be for His constant cleansing as we confess each sin that He makes us aware of.

We must praise Him for how he uses our sins and failures to humble us and for how it opens us to the inflow of His grace—His amazing grace that enables you to hold your head high, not in pride but in humble gratitude for His undeserved, unchanging love and total cleansing.

WE CONTINUE IN CEASELESS PRAYER FOR OUR YOUTH AND CHILDREN! —Bishop Na ncy R osa r io

Faith In God Church & Bible Institute Rev. Dr. Gladys R. Little, Apostle, and Pastor & Evangelist Vernon Little greet everyone in the name of Jesus, that name which is above every name. We want you to know that you are welcome in this house of the Lord! It is His house by ownership: it is our house by stewardship: and it can be your house by membership; so come on in and join with us.

May God bless you in this house!

Let’s learn to turn our enemies into our friends. Not everyone will respond positively to us, but we can pray and plan for a more harmonious relationship. It’s hard to hate someone when you’re doing something good for them. Let’s go into

God’s Word. Matthew 5:43-48 says: 43 You have heard that it was said, “You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.”

44 But I say to you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who spitefully use you and persecute you, 45 that you may be sons of your Father in heaven; for He makes His sun rise on the evil and on the good, and sends rain on the just and on the unjust.

46 For if you love those who love you, what reward have you? Do not even tax collectors do the same?

47 And if you greet your brethren

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only, what do you do more than others?

Do not even the tax collectors do so?

48 Therefore you shall be perfect, just as your Father in heaven is perfect.

I nvit a t ion s: Our Sweet Hour of Prayer will be today at 3 p.m. Sunday School is at 10 a.m. Our Sunday Morning Worship Service is at 11 a.m. Every 3rd Sunday following the morning worship, we serve Holy Communion.

You must take Evangelism before you can take Pastoral Excellence, and then you can advance all the way to Advance Pedagogy. The registration fee is $5.

Please call me if you decide to begin

your classes. My number is (718) 6713627.

God gave me my church in order to fellowship with others and meet with Jesus. We love you, and may God forever bless you is our prayer. We don’t worry about anything, but we pray about everything. Thank you, Father!

We are located at 171 Dreiser Loop in Section 1. Our phone#’s are (347) 2764925 & (718) 671-3627. If you will, check out Pastor Vernon Little’s CD ‘A New Beginning’ on iTunes, Amazon, etc.

You can also see his videos on YouTube.

Jesus loves you, and so do we.

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