Co-op City Times 10/01/11 by Co-op City Times

Vol. 46 No. 40

Saturday, October 1, 2011

Residents join Postal employees at protesting proposed Postal Service cutbacks BY BILL STUTTIG Dozens of Co-op City residents joined with Postal Service workers from throughout the Bronx in staging a march around the Dreiser Shopping Mall Tuesday afternoon to protest proposed drastic cuts to the U.S. Postal Service which would limit access to postal facilities in Co-op City and thou-

sands of other communities like it. Locally, the proposed nationwide cuts will mean the shutting of Co-op City’s two satellite post offices, one in Dreiser Center and one in Einstein Center. But the human cost to the local area will be high as well, as hundreds of (Continued on page 4)

Residents and postal workers march around the Dreiser Shopping Center Tuesday afternoon to call attention to proposals which will shut postal facilities throughout the nation,, including two in Co-op City, and eliminate thousands of Postal Service jobs. Photo by Bill Stuttig

Volunteers needed to plant trees today BY BILL STUTTIG Co-op City residents are reminded that today, Saturday, October 1, beginning at 9 a.m. scores of volunteers from the American Express Corporation are volunteering their time to plant more than 300 donated baby trees around the northern portions of the Greenway and residents are

invited to join them. Riverbay Ombudsman Joe Boiko, who coordinated the donation of the trees from the New York Restoration Project and Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s Million Trees Initiative, said that able-bodied volunteers (Continued on page 2)

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Board President names Chairpersons of Board Committees for 2011-2012 BY DEREK ALGER Riverbay President Helen Atkins has officially named the chairs and co-chairs for respective Board Committees, which will meet during the year and provide policy recommendations to the full governing body of the corporation. Each year, the President of the Board has to navigate a fine line in balancing different Director’s requests to come up with the individual felt to be the best to chair specific committees. “I realize some Directors have strong preferences and desires about which committees they would like to chair, but the bottom line is there can only be one chairperson for each committee,” Atkins said. No one was surprised when Atkins named Director Tony Illis, who has served on the Board a number of times over the past 25 years, to chair the Security Committee, which he has been a member of during prior stints on the Board. “Being appointed Chairperson of the Security Committee, I think, is a very important responsibility, and one I’m happy to accept,” said Illis. “We need to sit down and get an assessment of what’s happening in Public Safety and what can be done to improve things, and this should

be done on a timely basis. I look forward to the work and challenges ahead to make Public Safety the best department it can possibly be.” Some Directors did not request any committees, but Atkins appointed every Director to chair or co-chair a committee, though a couple declined. The Riverbay President also specifically named Directors to certain committees, even though traditionally, except for the Audit Committee, any Director is free to attend committee meetings. “I have tried to be fair and include every Director on a committee, and I think this has been accomplished,” Atkins stated, “with my selections taking into account what’s best for everyone involved, including Riverbay and ultimately the cooperators, who we are here to represent.” While financial issues remain a crucial issue in this troubling economic climate, Atkins was particularly focused on the Budget, the Audit, and the Construction Committees, opting for experienced Directors to serve as chairperson for each. Former President Othelia Jones was named chair of the Audit Committee, (Continued on page 5)

Notice to shareholders regarding water penetration in apartments We realize that a number of cooperators have experienced water penetration in their apartments due to heavy rain fall, particularly during Hurricane Irene when we had hundreds of new calls from cooperators regarding water leaks, who never had leaks before. If the apartments

affected are in the buildings where the contractor, Proto Construction and Development Corp., are still working, which are Buildings 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7 and 8, these conditions have been reported to (Continued on page 5)

Domestic hot water affected on Wednesday and Thursday during seasonal heat changeover BY ROZAAN BOONE Residents will either have no hot water, or limited hot water on Wednesday and Thursday of this coming week as the Riverbay Power Plant begins maintenance and repair work to prepare the cogeneration plant for the heating period. During the heat change-over period which began yesterday, Friday, September 30, with the shut down of air conditioning, the Power Plant has to conduct a complete shut down of the cogeneration plant and the Low Pressure Boiler to perform upgrades and repairs, based on information received from Siemens, other contractors and Riverbay needs.

In a memo to executive management this week, Brian Reardon, Director of the Power Plant, stated that beginning at 8 p.m. on Tuesday, October 4th, the Gas and Steam Turbines and the High Pressure Boiler will be turned off. During the shut down, programming to the “brains” of the cogeneration plant, the Digital Control System (DCS), will be upgraded with a “Master Plant Logic,” which will assist the operators in control of the cogeneration plant, as well as enhance safety procedures. This phase of the changeover work is expected to take between 12-14 hours to complete. (Continued on page 2)

Tactics training…Public Safety officers went through a series of mock training

exercises last week involving a wide variety of potentially life-threatening situations they could encounter within the close confines of Co-op City’s hallways, stairways and hidden public areas. In this scene, officers acted out a domestic dispute turning violent. The training officers were forced to confront and diffuse the situation while minimizing the danger to themselves and the parties involved. Photo by Bill Stuttig

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are needed to help with planting the trees around the perimeter of the new Greenway and also in small clusters within the interior portion of the Greenway. It is hoped that more than 300 trees will be planted over the course of the day. Work begins at 9 a.m. and volunteers will be placed in small teams and begin the tasks involved in planting baby trees throughout the area, including digging holes, uncovering the root balls, and placing the root balls in the ground, filling in the holes, and initially, watering the newly planted trees. Riverbay supervisors from a number of departments, along with officials from the New York Restoration Project will be on hand throughout the day coordinating the activities and making sure only designated areas are used for the planting and Co-op City’s infrastructure beneath the surface is not disturbed. Boiko said that all volunteers must be in

Heat Changeover At midnight on Tuesday, October 4, the Low Pressure Boiler will be secured and the Low Pressure system vented to allow repairs to the main steam valve of the #2 Low Pressure Boiler. This repair is expected to take about 8-10 hours, running until around noon on Wednesday, October 5. During this time, from midnight on Tuesday to noon on Wednesday, shareholders will have no domestic hot water. While the Low Pressure Boiler’s main valve is being repaired, the main valve on the High Temperature Heat Exchanger (HTHE) #6 will be overhauled, and that work will take about 16-20 hours to complete. By noon on Wednesday, October 5, when the #2 Low Pressure Boiler work has been completed, one Low Pressure Boiler and the High Temperature Hot Water (HTHW) heat exchanger #5 will be started up. “This will start the domestic hot water back up to Riverbay shareholders around

good health and able bodied, capable of carrying out the tasks involved in planting the trees. All volunteers who work will be given lunch and a t-shirt. In case of rain, ponchos will be supplied. The event will go off rain or shine. “We are extremely grateful to the city and the New York Restoration Project for their generous donation of trees, not just this time, but throughout the last two years,” Boiko said. “Including this planting, so far more than 2000 donated trees have been planted here, at no cost to the community and the shareholders. We are also grateful to the volunteer efforts of the American Express Corporation employees, as well as our residents who are helping with this effort.” Three hundred trees will be planted in and around the southern portion of the Greenway, from behind Building 18 to the

in 2008 when officials from the city’s Parks Department and the New York Restoration Project met with Riverbay management and directors and outlined hopes for planting the new trees. The additional trees, many of which were not included in the original Greenway designs conceived three years ago, have many benefits for the residents of the community. Aside from the aesthetic beauty of the trees, a large number of trees significantly reduce the presence of carbon dioxide and increase the presence of oxygen. The trees also reduce the heat island effect common to most urban areas dominated by asphalt and concrete and instead provide greater protection from the heat of the summer by increasing shaded areas and reducing the overall temperatures throughout the community by creating a summer micro climate in the community’s newly enhanced green park areas.

power during the shutdown period between midnight on Tuesday, October 4, to 8 a.m. on Thursday morning, October 6, when the domestic hot water is restored,” said Reardon. “During this 48 hour period, we will be importing all of our power.” In addition to the work outlined above, other items to be handled during this year’s seasonal shut down and before the

heat is turned on on Friday, October 14, include repairs to clogged drain lines in the Low Pressure Steam Header, replacement of leaking gaskets on the Low Pressure flanges and repacking of drain and vent lines. There will also be repairs to the heat tracing system for winter operation of the cogeneration plant and additional control maintenance and repairs to the feed water regulator on Boiler #3.

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noon on Wednesday,” said Reardon. “However, the whole complex will be running on only one Heat Exchanger, not two, so there will be limited hot water. It will take a bit longer before the system heats up enough water and even more time for the buildings to recover from the normal high demands for hot water in the morning and night time before the cogeneration plant goes back online and full hot water is restored around 8 a.m. on Thursday.” Reardon explained that the cogeneration plant does not produce domestic hot water. The HTHW Exchangers at the plant send water that is at an extremely high temperature, normally around a scalding 210 degrees, to the basements in the residential buildings where there are coils that heat the water to produce the domestic hot water that is at a more suitable temperature for consumption and use in the apartments. “It should be noted that the cogeneration plant will not be producing any

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MATTRESS DISPOSAL The City of New York requires all residents to fully cover all mattresses or box springs in a sealed plastic bag for garbage disposal and collection. This rule was intended to prevent an increase in bed bug activity. Under the rule, failure to place a mattress or box spring in a proper bag will result in a $100 fine imposed by the City. In addition, Coop City residents who violate this rule may be subject to a Community Complaint with related fines and legal fees. (The City of New York and Riverbay do not provide mattress or box spring bags or covers.)

stage area next Saturday and an additional 200 trees will be placed on the northern half of the restored Greenway in the spring. The Million Trees NYC Initiative is an ambitious program launched by Mayor Michael Bloomberg to have more than a million new trees planted throughout New York City over the next decade. Over the last three years, Co-op City has been a big part of that plan. A spokesperson for the New York Restoration Project, overseers of the tree program, said that Co-op City was the first private community in New York City to receive large scale shipments of trees in connection with the Initiative. He said that Co-op City’s status as a state supervised housing community allowed for it to qualify for the grant making the shipments of trees possible. The planting of more than two thousand trees here is an ambitious plan that started

Plastic bags to cover mattresses and box springs are available at department stores, home improvement centers and large moving companies. They can also be purchased online. Please follow this rule when disposing mattresses and/or box springs. These covered items are to be brought to the basement or placed on the dumpster pads for proper trash collection. Thank you for your attention and cooperation in this matter. —C SO

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

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

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

Diabetic Patients with Medicare may be eligible for shoes.

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2nd Combing ty Blood p Cinext Co-oDrive Looking for breast cancer walk volunteers Assemblyman Michael R. Benedetto is asking for volunteers to join him in the American Cancer Society’s annual Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk which will take place on Sun., Oct. 16 at Orchard Beach beginning at 9 a.m. 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. All “Team Benedetto” members will be asked to make a minimum donation of $20, for which they will receive a personalized “Team Benedetto” polo shirt.

Next CB #10 Meeting The next Community Board #10 meeting will be held on Thursday, October 27, 7:30 p.m., at Villa Barone Restaurant (Pelham Bay Station), 3289 Westchester Avenue, Bronx, N.Y. 10471. Please make every effort to attend. For further information, call (718) 892-1161.

College Math Mentors for Co-op City Boys & Girls Club The Section 5 Teen Center in Coop City, 141 Einstein Loop, is seeking college students to volunteer as mentors for 13 to 18 year olds in math. The young people take part in the club’s math and money matters programs. The programs meet in the early afternoons and evenings; college students can receive community service credit. For complete information, call Leo Johnson, Director of the Teen Center, at (718) 671-2655.

Harvest Home Farmers’ Market Located in the park on Aldrich Street adjacent to the Fire House, 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. each Saturday until Nov. 19. Residents will be able to buy the freshest fruits, vegetables, and other products. Many farmers in our region were devastated by Hurricane Irene, so please come out and support the vendors and the farming community at a time when they really need our patronage and especially when they travel such long distances to make their produce available to the community. WIC & Seniors’ Farmer’s Market coupons are accepted.

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New book is Co-op City resident’s account of surviving both attacks on the WTC BY BILL STUTTIG Section 5 resident Sharon Smith credits the World Trade Center with playing a major role in her successful three decade quest to go from a struggling single mother working as a school secretary to a successful Human Resources manager for the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. The story of her hard work and eventual success is juxtaposed against the amazing story of the rise and fall of the World Trade Center in a new book written by Smith, a first-time author, entitled My Life at the World Trade Center . On the surface, the new self-published book offers harrowing detailed first-person accounts of both terrorist attacks on the towers, the bombing in February of 1993 and, of course, the deliberate plane crashes into the two towers on September 11th, 2001. Smith effectively describes being stuck in a smoke-filled elevator with two coworkers for more than four hours after the first attack and then provides an even more

Sharon Smith

harrowing description of the events of 9/11/2001 including escaping by walking down 60 flights, running through the once beautiful lobby of Tower 1 that morning as it filled with debris and water and the tell tale signs of death, running for her life as she heard the first tower begin to fall, the long difficult journey uptown and her

struggle to find a way to reach a phone to let her loving family know that she was still alive hours after the towers had collapsed and they were beginning to assume the worst. But the drama and devastation that comprises much of the book is offset by what seems like a beautifully written love-letter to the complex which she credits for giving her the means to better her life and the lives of her now grown children. Through much of the book, she describes the struggles of a single mother living and working in a low income area of the Bronx (not Co-op City) in the late 1970s and early 1980s and how a chance to run an errand in lower Manhattan for her boss one summer day in 1979 immediately attracted her to the huge, gleaming complex—the likes of which she never saw before—enough to compel her on a whim to visit the personnel office of the Port Authority in Tower 1, and fill out a job application. (Continued on page 18)

Congressman Crowley, Ambassador Susan Rice kick off new school year at Truman High School On Friday, September 16th, Congressman Joseph Crowley (DQueens, the Bronx) welcomed one of the United States’ most senior diplomats, U.S. Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Susan E. Rice, for an engaging discussion with students at Harry S. Truman High School in Co-op City on the importance of public service and engaging in international affairs. “Ambassador Rice is one of our nation’s most important diplomats, and welcoming someone of her stature to Truman High School in the Bronx is a great honor,” said Congressman Crowley. A member of President Obama’s

Cabinet, Ambassador Rice has worked at the United Nations (UN) to advance U.S. interests, defend universal values, strengthen the world’s common security and prosperity, and promote respect for human rights. During the event, Congressman Crowley and Ambassador Rice addressed questions from the students on a host of issues, including genocide, the Middle East peace process, and UN engagement with non-democratic countries. “The students were engaged in our discussion and asked the Ambassador a lot of great questions about the most pressing issues facing the world around us,” said the Congressman. “I know Ambassador

Principal Sana Nasser (center) welcomes Congressman Joe Crowley and Ambassador Susan Rice to Truman High School.

Rice was as impressed by the students as they were with her. I hope this inspires students to consider a future working to make our world a better place.” Ambassador Rice’s visit is part of Congressman Crowley’s effort to introduce Cabinet officials to the residents of New York’s 7th Congressional District. Recently, he welcomed U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano to the district, and earlier this year, he invited U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder to the Bronx for his annual Black History Month event held in Co-op City. Last year, Crowley joined then-Commerce Secretary Gary Locke in a discussion about the Census in Queens.

Ambassador Susan Rice speaks to Truman High School students about the importance of public service. Photos courtesy of Congressman Crowley’s office.

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Protest local postal workers will likely lose their jobs while retirees from the Postal service, many of whom live in Co-op City, can lose a portion of their retirement benefits, including health care insurance and pensions. In all, 3700 post offices throughout the United States are on the chopping block, two in Co-op City and 15 others throughout the Bronx. As a result, more than 120,000 jobs are being threatened nationwide. Shouting slogans and carrying placards and handing out literature to passers-by, the workers and their supporters were trying to raise local awareness to the cuts that they face including those to the only two local post offices operated within Co-op City. “They are talking about the Postal Service not having any money and the Postal Service defaulting but the real problem is that the Postal Service is forced to pay $5.6 billion every September to fund benefits for future workers and future retirees. They don’t work here as yet but we are forced to fund their benefits. This is a tremendous burden for the Postal Service,” said union representative Frank Sanchez. Sanchez explained that the Postal Service workers are urging residents here to contact their local Congressional representative, in Co-op City’s case Congressman Joe Crowley, to have them support Congressional Bill HR1351 which will give the Postal Service the ability to utilize the billions of dollars in pension overpayments that have built up over the years to address the service’s financial obligations and avoid a default which would cost more than 120,000 postal service jobs and services needed here and elsewhere by residents, especially seniors and the disabled. James Perez, Bronx Assistant Director of the Postal Workers Union, added: “The continuing story is that the Postal Service is disenfranchising the community at large, specifically the seniors and those without computer access who would rather come to the Post Office.” Perez urged the resident of Co-op City and other affected communities in the Bronx to continue to host rallies, voice their opposition to proposed legislation to dismantle the Postal Service in large part and put pressure on their local representatives to support legislation that will allow the Postal Service to operate in a fiscally

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sound way well into the future. Riverbay Board Director Eleanor Bailey, a longtime member of the postal workers union and chief organizer of Tuesday’s rally, said: “Folks we have to wake up. This is the beginning of a disturbing trend if federal employees in New York lose their union because this is the primary issue that this bill 2309 is about, ending collective bargaining rights, and taking retirees out of the health benefits plan. If they knock us out of that, we are in trouble for real. Besides laying off thousands of people, the bill in Congress would eliminate those with the most seniority first. People need to wake up because the Postal Service is not part of the federal budget; it has never been part of the federal budget. We need to write Congressman (Joseph) Crowley and Senators (Charles) Schumer and (Kirsten) Gillibrand to hold on and make sure that we don’t become another Wisconsin.” Riverbay Director Al Shapiro added: “They not only want to break the unions and put everything on the back of the working man, but they want to destroy mail delivery. They want to go from over 400 mail processing plants in the nation, to 39 to handle the entire volume of the nation. If they want to start making layoffs and cuts, why don’t they start from the top for a change? Locally, it is a hard trip for our seniors to travel to Connor Street, but worse than that, they are starting a trend, first starting with government employees, to break unions. Those of us who chose civil service, work for one third less than what private industry gets because we were looking to the future for pensions and health care so we traded off and now after working 30 and 40 years, suddenly, it’s an entitlement. I don’t see how. We earned it, we paid for it.” The legislation that worries both postal workers and customers is HR2309 which, according to the Postal union, would establish a solvency authority over the Postal Service to cut wages, benefits and eliminate job security. According to the union, the bill, if passed, would order $1 billion worth of post office closures in the first year and another $1 billion worth in the second year after its passage. Bill HR 1351 counters this measure by giving the Postal Service the authority to utilize its overpayments into pension

Poem—The Drama Bunch Dedicated to Mrs. Shirley Anderson, Director, The Drama Bunch The Drama Bunch of Co-op City is busy all the time Content with the things we do Showing love to others, also being kind We get fancy, don’t want to be touched Talent comes out, that’s when we strut our stuff Our strength gets weak, our energy goes down We bounce back, stand straight, ready to go another round. Don’t look at seniors who sit and wait on death

They haven’t heard the words “He is not ready yet” Live life to the fullest, one day at a time, when he is ready. You will be called on the mainline. Keep busy and focused; bring joy into others’ lives Many things seem so easy, remembering takes time. Enjoy each other in whatever activity we do, stop looking at where we came from, but look sincerely at where we hope to go. —Eloise Bailey

futures in order to attain fiscal solvency and avoid cuts to services. Long-time Co-op City community leader and retired long time postal worker Anna Lucas said: “If they are successful at breaking us, they will then come after city and state employees. If they do away with our health plan, then we will be in the position that if we get sick, we will not be able to take care of ourselves. It doesn’t make sense that you can devote your life to the federal government all of these years, and then when you retire, they want to strip you of everything.” “What they are doing is unreal. They gave the ex-Postmaster General a $2 million retirement and now they are saying they have no money. So who is kidding who? They can’t be trusted,” said longtime Co-op City resident and retired 40year postal employee Peter Greenbaum. Section 5 resident and Postal employee Valerie Marshall said years of pounding the pavement for the Postal Service gave her a disability, which makes it difficult for her to walk and now confines her to a desk job. She said that she and others like her who suffered injuries due to the work are now the first ones they want to cut. “I didn’t get hurt out here playing basketball, I got hurt delivering mail. And now they are trying to get rid of us. The Postal Service was built on the backs of people who got hurt providing this service.” Protester and Broun Place resident Tony Nelson said that seniors and residents who

have trouble getting around on their own will be the most adversely affected if the two local Co-op City satellite offices are cut. “They will no longer be able to facilitate the people who have disabled situations. It does not make any sense,” he said. Riverbay Board Director Francine Reva Jones said: “It is a tragedy what these politicians are trying to do. Where will the middle class work when they wipe out all the unions and the government jobs and this appears what they are trying to do.” Jones asked her Co-op City residents to join in future protests and write their local representatives about their anger and frustration over these cuts. Tom Carra, shop steward of the Baychester Post Office, said: “The Postal Service would like you to think they are broke but over the last four years they made over $700 million. If you take away the $5.6 billion in the pre-funding of pensions, we would have been in the black all along. We are the only company in the entire nation that does that, that pre-funds pensions for the next 75 years. They are prefunding for people who aren’t even born yet. It is ridiculous while they eliminate a day of service for us. This will cost 120,000 jobs nationwide and it’s not only postal jobs. Posts offices affect a lot of other businesses nationwide. It is estimated that if they make these cuts, close to 8 million other workers across the nation can also be laid off because their duties are directly tied to working with the Postal Service.”

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Water Penetration Notice architects to inspect and prepare plans and specifications for correction. At our last Board meeting, the Board approved Management’s request to have Proto address these additional conditions while they are making their scheduled repairs to the exterior facade of these buildings. At buildings where the contractor has already completed this cycle of facade repairs and have already removed scaffolds and bridging, we must get approval to have an architect go back to these buildings and conduct inspections of said conditions in order to prepare the appropriate plans and specifications for correction and we must get approval to have Proto Construction or some other waterproofing contractor go back to these buildings to make the needed repairs.

New Committees which, per the corporation’s by-laws, is required to have three Directors as members, none of whom can hold officer positions on the Board. Serving on the Audit Committee with Jones will be Al Shapiro, another former Riverbay President, and Daryl Johnson, who was elected to the Board earlier this year. The Budget Committee will have Director Bill Gordon as Chairman and

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Given the time frame for receiving the mandatory approvals and having the approved contractor get permits from the city of New York’s Department of Buildings (DOB) to hang scaffolds at these buildings, the earliest this work can actually start will be spring of next year. In fact, the work that Proto is conducting at the buildings that they are currently on, will have to be shut down for the winter by mid-December of 2011 and start back up again in mid-March, 2012. This being said, we are making every effort to mitigate the water penetration in these apartments until such time that we are able to have a contractor work from scaffolds again. Where possible, we are applying a water sealant to the interior walls of these apartments that will at least help to slow down any water penetration. Many of the apartments that

Eleanor Bailey as co-Chair, two Directors with extensive experience concerning operations at Riverbay, with Bailey particularly strong in her knowledge of labor relations. Director Khalil Abdul-Wahhab will chair the Contract Compliance Committee, with recently elected Director Leah Graham as co-chair. Abdul-Wahhab is also going to co-Chair the Construction Committee, which will be chaired by

AUDI T C O M M I T T E E : O t h elia J on es, C h a ir Al Sh a p ir o, C o-C h a ir Da r yl J oh n son

C O NST R UC T I O N C O M M I TT E E: Al Sh a p ir o, C h a ir K h a lil Ab d u l-Wa h h a b , C o-C h a ir

BUDG E T C O M M I T T E E Bill G or d on , C h a ir E lea n or Ba iley, C o-C h a ir

G AR AG E C O M M I T T E E W illia m G or d on , C h a ir O t h elia J on es, C o-C h a ir Al Sh a p ir o

C O M M E R C I AL L E ASI NG C O M M I TT E E: H elen At k in s, C h a ir R a y T ir a d o, C o-C h a ir L ea h G r a h a m C O M M UNI T Y R E L AT I O NS /SE NI O R S/H ANDI C AP P E D C O M M I TT E E: O t h elia J on es, C h a ir H elen At k in s, C o-C h a ir E lea n or Ba iley, C o-C h a ir C O O P E R AT O R AP P E AL S C O M M I TT E E: O t h elia J on es, C h a ir H elen At k in s, C o-C h a ir Bill G or d on , C o-C h a ir C O NT R AC T C O M P L I ANC E C O M M I TT E E: K h a lil Ab d u l-Wa h h a b , C h a ir L ea h G r a h a m , C o-C h a ir Al Sh a p ir o

Instead of the three regular inspectors who conduct approximately 60 inspections per day, we now have approximately seventeen to twenty staff members, who include our CSO Managers, Maintenance supervisors and other Restorations supervisors. Together, they conduct as many as 150 to 160 inspections per day. In the event that the application of the water sealant is not effective in mitigating water penetration, we will analyze with our architects and engineers to devise other ways to address this issue internally until such time that work can be done from scaffolds. As always, we thank you for your cooperation and patience and we will keep the community informed of our progress in this regard. —R iver b a y M a n a gem en t

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2011/2012 BOARD COMMITTEES

BUI L DI NG S & G R O UNDS C O M M I TT E E: W illia m G or d on , C h a ir Ton y I llis, C o-C h a ir E lea n or Ba iley, C o-C h a ir

experienced water penetration during the hurricane were only affected because of the high velocity winds that drove the water through the brick of the buildings, which is highly unusual. We believe that the water sealant will go a long way in blocking penetration unless there is another heavy wind-driven rainfall. At some apartments that have terraces, the water penetration is actually coming from the drain line, in which case, we will open up the chase wall in the living room and make the repairs from inside the apartment. Based upon the increased volume of calls we received requesting inspections due to water damage, we have increased the number of staff people conducting these inspections in order to reduce the wait time that was originally given to cooperators and expedite having repairs made.

I NVE NT O RY & P UR C H ASI NG C O M M I TT E E: An d r ea L eslie, C h a ir Ber n ie C ylich L ABO R C O M M I T T E E O F T H E B O AR D AS A W H O L E : E lea n or Ba iley, C h a ir Al Sh a p ir o, C o-C h a ir SAL E S C O M M I T T E E F r a n cin e R eva J on es, C h a ir Ton y I llis, C o-C h a ir E velyn Sa n t ia go, C o-C h a ir L ea h G r a h a m S E C UR I T Y C O M M I T T E E Ton y I llis, C h a ir O t h elia J on es, C o-C h a ir R ev. O wen s, C o-C h a ir R a y T ir a d o H elen At k in s K h a lil Ab d u l Wa h h a b E velyn Sa n t ia go Al Sh a p ir o YO UT H C O M M I T T E E : An d r ea L eslie, C h a ir F r a n cin e R eva J on es, C o-C h a ir E lea n or Ba iley, C o-C h a ir

Shapiro. In her effort to be inclusive, Atkins named Director Andrea Leslie Chairperson of the Inventory and Purchasing Committee, as well as the Youth Committee. Director Bernard Cylich was appointed by Atkins to serve with Leslie on the Inventory and Purchasing Committee. Any shareholder interested in serving on a particular committee(s) may con-

tact the chair of that committee in writing at Riverbay Corporation Board Office, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, N.Y. 10475. Membership is limited and all appointments will be determined by the chair of each committee. (For a full listing of all of the 20112012 Riverbay Board Committees and their respective Chairpersons and coChairs, as approved at the September 21st Board meeting, please see page below.)

Co-op City Times / October 1, 2011

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No representation from our elected representatives To t h e E d it or : As politicians and power brokers reportedly meet behind closed doors and discuss how to take advantage of Co-op City’s voting bloc as district lines are redrawn in the coming year, Co-op City residents should be outraged that they have little input into this important process and equally outraged that the representation we do have is so poor. All major issues facing this community at this time directly involve the needed intervention of government agencies and services yet I think that if you asked any of our elected representatives what those issues are, they would not be able to adequately tell you. Just last week, the New York State

Division of Homes and Community Renewal ordered a 3% carrying charge increase here over each of the next two years. A hearing into this proposed increase was held on September 8th and hundreds of shareholders attended and dozens spoke out against the increase. But notably absent among those speakers were any of our elected officials (or their representatives), two of whom are elected and paid to represent the interests of the community’s residents in state government. Of equal, if not more importance to this community, is the need for a half million dollar refinancing loan from HUD, a federal agency. Replacing the current New York Community Bank loan with the HUD loan, everyone agrees, would significantly reduce

the financial burdens on this community, yet not a public word of support from any of our elected officials, as the negotiating time frame continues to dwindle. Unfortunately, part of the reason why our elected officials get away with such no-show representation is that our community has a history of poor voter turnout in all elections except the 2008 Presidential election. Before we let the politicians tell us where we should fit in their long-term election schemes, maybe we should be turning out to vote and telling them where they should fit in our attempt to live decent affordable lives. Up until now, they have been absent in this regard. —J oh n R ose

Privatization response To t h e E d it or : This letter is in response to Mr. Sanquiche’s letter in the September 17th issue of the Co-op City Times. Please see here why the matter of privatization keeps coming up. First: I am in favor of it not because I am greedy like you paint some of us to be, but because of need and common sense. Stop trying to panic and alarm the already confused and scared community with your diatribe of privatization. My wife and I are retired with a modest fixed income. We put a lot of our savings into renovating our 6 1/2 rooms. We

replaced cabinets, bedroom doors, etc., etc. with modern fixtures replacing items that were installed here way back when I landed in Vietnam in 1969. So we are not seeking any profit from privatization, but only to keep down the carrying charges that will reach from what we pay now, $1,349 to yes, $3,000 a month. I often hear people claim that if we go private that we have to pay to fix anything that breaks. We are paying for it now! Come on, wake up, folks. You claim to keep Co-op City affordable at the rate we are going now? I don't think so, sir! You

claim greedy people will move out and profit if we go private. NO! When it hits 3 grand a month, the first person to move will be that gentleman with the house upstate NY. And oh, who is going to pay for that mold resistant paint for your bathroom? Not Riverbay, sir, but we, in increased carrying charges. Try wiping down the walls after showering. And, finally, are you a paid endorser for Verizon FIOS? I love my Cablevision OPTIMUM, thank you. —J oh n C a ld er on

What’s cooking on the proverbial stove at Riverbay? To t h e E d it or : One week, a casual front page photo of Atty. Stephen Kaufman with 2 state representatives, the present and former Board Presidents and reference to their joint visit to Mr. Cooper’s office. Is it possible Mr. Kaufman is being considered for our Corporation Counsel? I’d cheer that. Next, a non-surprising state mandate for two 3% carrying charges increases and in that same issue of 9/24, a Board member’s disgruntled “viewpoint” re: “Herb Scott’s performance and a publicentitled withheld “new” information tidbit, i.e., the state’s intention to offer this management company a contract. In that same issue, we not only got a self-projecting report of every project accomplishment over a dragged-out span and a projection for balance completion. Added in

that “newsy” issue was the announcement of an internal promotion/newly created post of “Chief of Operations”—more efficient delivery of entitled services. It appears our protracted gripes are belatedly being acknowledged as “valid.” Tally up the aforementioned and perhaps you too will conclude “external” stipulations for management’s corrective actions are a precursor for their award of a long-term contract as the next “mandate” we’ll have published. No, I do not read tea leaves, but I am perceptive. What I find objectionable is that, as shareholders, we have no direct evaluation right regarding this management’s performance from our perspective. Yes, we have a resident Board of Directors, but they repeatedly have demonstrated, through their majority leadership, that they are pro-management; That leaves us

at odds with them on that/other issues. In conclusion, nowhere—certainly not in our status—is everything going to be praiseworthy. When we bear in mind that increases notwithstanding, we are at least “affordable,” we have to hope internal improvements will begin to take place. All residents need to learn to speak up—not to your neighbors, but directly to whatever source you believe can intervene for remedial action. Sitting back waiting for others to improve your lot is not what a co-op is about; state supervised doesn’t mean you should remain mute—that perpetuates sameness/hopelessness. When you say, “Oh Riverbay. This place has gone down,” remind yourself that nowhere, not in housing, in government, can you sit back, gripe and magically expect your concerns addressed as you wish. —M a r ilyn Br a n d

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Co-op City Times / October 1, 2011

Public Safety Report CCPD urges residents to “Take a bite out of auto crime” for October BY LIEUTENANT PAM APOLLO October has been recognized as Crime Prevention Month since 1984. In recognition of Crime Prevention Month, the Public Safety Report will provide various crime prevention topics for the month of October. This week’s article will address the topic of Auto Crime Prevention. McGruff, the Crime Dog, says, “Crime Bites, Take a Bite Out of Crime.” Auto crime is often a crime of opportunity. Auto crime tends to increase during both challenging economic times and near the holiday season. By staying one step ahead of the criminals, you can do your part to decrease auto crime, plus decrease your chance of becoming a victim. With the proper precautions, the auto thief will either move on or get caught. It is essential to the fight against auto crime that residents notify 9-1-1 and the Department of Public Safety at 1 (718) 671-3050 when they first notice any type of suspicious activity near parked vehicles. Information received from cooperators is our first line of defense in the fight against auto crime. Immediately report any persons lurking in the garages or near parked cars. Co-op City’s garages are private property, locked to exclude unauthorized persons. The Public Safety Department and the New York City Police Department have the right to question any persons believed to be trespassing within the garages. Any person found in the garage without a vehicle parked inside is subject to receiving a Universal Summons for Trespassing. Never let anyone you do not know into the locked garage

behind you. It may seem rude, but you can be giving access to an auto thief. Never leave personal identification or your house keys inside your vehicle. Do not give an auto thief the extra bonus of the opportunity to burglarize your home. Never leave packages or other valuables visible within your vehicle. If you are shopping and place packages in your trunk, be sure to move the vehicle in the event a criminal is watching you. This crime becomes more prevalent as the holiday shopping season approaches. Portable Global Positioning Systems (G.P.S. devices) are an auto thief’s object of choice. If you have one, take it out of your car when parked. Also clean off the circular marks made by the rubber suction cups on the windshield with Clorox wipes. The telltale rubber circle marks on the windshield are an indicator to the auto thief that there is probably a G.P.S. device under the seat or in the glove compartment. It is also a good idea to purchase a locking gas cap. This is especially important if your gas cap is readily accessible from the outside, not behind a door with an inside latch. There have been reports of siphoned gas in some areas. An inexpensive locking gas cap keeps your fuel supply safe from auto thieves. A locking gas cap also protects against someone placing a foreign object or liquid in your gas tank, which can result in costly repairs. For more information about crime prevention, contact the National Crime Prevention Council at 1000 Connecticut Avenue, NW, 13th floor, Washington, CD

20036; (202) 466-6272 or on their website www.ncpc.org. There are McGruff, the crime dog, activities for kids and crime prevention ideas for adults. 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.

Co-op City Times / October 1, 2011

Management + Poor Spending Habits = C/C Increases I am extremely annoyed that HCR had to order two 3% carrying charge increases. I am bothered by this decision because the economy still has many families and those on fixed incomes barely getting by. Some Directors support the carrying charge increases even though the latest Census data show middle class income has fallen 7% in the last decade. In June 2011, several Board Directors, including myself, voted for the two 1% carrying charge increases. I voted for the 1% increases only to give Management time to conduct a budget analysis, adjust spending, and submit a revised budget plan prior to the HCR hearing. Two Board Directors met with Management on June 30th to initiate a budget analysis with the hope of trimming the budget by 20%. The plan included a review of the current financial statements, income and expenses, bank reconciliation reports for the current fiscal year, and a schedule of capital improvement projects, along with its projected costs. After the meeting, no budget changes were presented to the Board and business continued as usual. Again, the 1% was to give Management time to review the budget and cut spending without affecting cooperator services. By providing HCR with an improved budget plan, I believe we could have avoided the two 3% increases. As I shared in a prior viewpoint, our Board meetings only include votes to extend commercial leases and to spend money. Clearly, efficient Board meetings discuss more than these two items. We never talk about where the money is com-

Director’s Viewpoint

Leah Graham 2nd Vice President

ing from, how much of our money we have to spend or if the items before us were even allocated for in the first place. My perception is that our managing agent only wants to sp en d, sp end , a n d spend. There does not appear to be any initiative on Management’s part to balance our budget and spend within our means. HCR made it clear, and it is not the first time, that our present carrying charges and other income is not enough to pay our bills… That should have been a warning sign to Management before and should be a warning sign to Management now. As individuals in a similar financial situation, what would you do? Many would look at what they have, figure out what is important, and cut back. If shareholders have to tighten their belt in order to pay a 3% carrying charge increase, so should Management. Poor spending habits will weaken any business’s financial growth. P r event ing 2nd Sta ge In cr ea se On September 23, I took the liberty of calling our HCR Management Representative to see if there was a way the Board could request a 60-day stay on the Oct. 1st increase. I shared the dilemma of not having a Director for our Audit

Public Safety Blotter: Sept. 18 - 24, 2011 Sep t em ber 22 Asch L oop a nd Alcott P la ce CCPD was notified by a postal worker that he found a briefcase inside a postal drop box. The area was cordoned off and NYPD was notified. NYPD Emergency Services Unit, utilizing specialized equipment, determined that the brief case was not harmful, but apparently lost property. Sep t em ber 21 120 Bench ley Pla ce An individual wanted by the Rye

Brook New York Police Department in connection with a shooting was observed by CCPD detective squad members and taken into custody without incident. The individual was turned over to the custody of the investigators. Sep temb er 18 99 E inst ein L oop A male complainant reported that he was approached by an unknown individual who demanded money, but left with nothing when the victim stated he had none.

IF YOU SEE SOMETHING, call the Public Safety dispatcher at (718) 671-3050. Be sure to give as many details as possible since this will help Public Safety officers respond expeditiously to the correct location and to identify and apprehend the responsible person(s).

Department to provide oversight of a full budget analysis and the need for a few of us Board Directors to complete a budget review started in August. Unfortunately, they could not afford us a stay for this year’s increase, but did share that an opportunity does exist to reduce the second stage increase next year. However, it will, again, depend on our income and financial obligations. This is another indication that our spending habits have a direct affect on carrying charge increases. A few things that could assist with improving our bottom line include: • HR and Board coordination to initiate a recruitment campaign to interview and hire a Director for the Audit Department. We need an on-going check and balance of the corporation to ensure our finances are being handled appropriately. • A request to our Audit Department to perform a budget analysis to reduce carrying charges at the 1% and 2% levels along with their recommendations. • Adjust Board meetings to include budget & audit updates. • Add clauses in our contracts to minimize the number of inappropriate change orders. More information needs to be written into our contracts to protect the corporation. • Improve working relationships with the HR Department to establish processes that can minimize future litigation costs. • Use proposals from the Bu d get , Au d it , C on t r a ct , a n d C om m er cia l L easing Com mitt ees to help improve the financial stability of our corporation. The people in our community have excellent skills and great ideas that should be con-

sidered. • Utilize our IT (Information Technology) Department to update our Riverbay website so applications can be completed and submitted online, thereby making the application process more attractive and appealing. • Use marketing interns from Westchester and Bronx colleges to effectively market vacant apartments and commercial space at little or no cost to the corporation, utilizing the social media as an additional option. • Establish some fiscal stability by spending within our means. Anytime you are spending more than you are taking in, you need to spend less. I ncr ea ses do not a lwa ys m ake sense. F ina ncia l P la nning & Ma na gement do. River ba y Boa r d Comm itt ee Announcem ent The Board President has assigned Chairs and co-Chairs to the various Committees. I am happy to say, I am the co-Chair of the Contracts Compliance and Commercial Leasing Committees. The community needs individuals with all types of skills and experience to serve on our Board Committees, and help bring about positive changes where we live. If you are interested in serving on either of these two committees, please send me an email with your name, address, and contact information. I will share your interest with the Committee Chair and you will be notified of your selection via mail. Give back in a big way and let’s build a better community together. I look forward to hearing from you at r iver ba ydir ect or lg @gm ail.com.

Co-op City Times / October 1, 2011

NCNW October is the month that across the country, local dues are being collected by NCNW sections. Here in Coop City, the $20 helps pay our room rent and insurance fees. Since we are also a national organization, we also pay $30 to maintain our national headquarters at 633 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW in Washington, DC. Life members do not pay national dues. Please bring your dues to our October meeting or mail them to P.O. Box 93, Bronx, NY 10475. Sa t u r d a y E d u ca t ion P r ogr a m : Children in grades 2-8 will receive small group instruction in reading and

Building 30 Association We have an email address. It is: Building30@hotmail.com. These are your new officers. This organization cannot work without the participation of the cooperators of Building 30 A&B. I hope that we can help each other. C om in g E ven t s: We are looking forward to Wednesdays when we happily attend our Crochet class at 1:00 p.m. We have a wonderful teacher, Linda Werner, who will teach you with a lot of patience. It’s great exercise for arthritic fingers. It’s a challenge and gratifying. Try it! Pokeno night will be held on Friday, October 7 in our meeting room on the “B” side. The time is 7:30 p.m. The next Building Assn. Meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, October 12. The door opens at 7:00 p.m. and the meeting commences promptly at 7:30 p.m. Come on down and find out “What’s new?” Hope to see you then. Check the Association Bulletin Board in your lobby for dates and times of events. Make a difference!! Good & Welfa r e: Speedy get well wishes to all who are under the weather. If you are celebrating a special occasion, an anniversary or a birthday, we hope that you enjoy your day. SEE YOU SOON. —M ir ia m E . Ber lofsk y

Assemblyman Benedetto resumes lobby visits After a busy session in Albany, and finishing up early summer commitments, Assemblyman Benedetto has resumed his popular lobby visits in Co-op City. Over the next several weeks, the Assemblyman will visit lobbies between 5:15 p.m. and 7:00 p.m., as follows: October 6—140 Elgar Place October 20—140 Darrow Place October 27—140 Debs Place November 3—120 Benchley Please come out and bring your issues to the assemblyman.

With deep sadness... We are saddened to announce the passing of Samuel Ola Sehindemi, father of Olubiyi Sehindemi, better known to many as Mr. B, President of the Building 13 Association. The elder Mr. Sehindemi passed away peacefully in his sleep in Lagos, Nigeria, on Tuesday, September 20, two months short of his 97th birthday. May his soul rest in perfect peace. Funeral will be in Nigeria at a future date. Mr. Sehindemi will be sorely missed by those who knew and loved him, especially his beloved son, Mr. B. Please join us in keeping Mr. B and his family in your thoughts and prayers during this sorrowful time. We wish them a safe journey as they travel to Nigeria to bid their loved one farewell.

mathematics each Saturday during the school year with certified teachers. Registration: 9:00 a.m. to 12 p.m., Room 14, Dreiser Community Center beginning today, September 10, & continuing each Saturday as space allows. Classes start: October 1, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Fee for total year, $25, includes registration fee. For further information, call 718-655-9034 or 718-671-1958. O u r An n u a l Fa ll Tr ip : Saturday, October 22, tour home of Eleanor Roosevelt National Historic Site, ValKill Cottage/lunch at the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, NY/shopping at Woodbury Commons

Shopping Outlet. Tickets: $85. Please make checks payable to: NCNW Co-op City Section. Mail to: P.O. Box 93, Bronx, NY 10475. For tickets and more information contact: 718- 538-8606, 718-320 2366 or 718655-9034. To our sick and shut-in, you are not forgotten. You are in our thoughts and prayers daily. Please contact Sadie Gilmore, 718-671 3721, to notify us of birthdays, illness or bereavement. Happy birthday to September members. —M a xin e Su lliva n

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Co-op City Times / October 1, 2011

Volunteers needed for the Garage Committee At the Sept. 21 Board meeting, I was assigned as Chairperson of the Garage Committee. The Garage Committee's duties are to monitor the activities of our garages and to make suggestions to management and the Board on improvements

Director’s Viewpoint

Bill Gordon Treasurer

and policy changes. We will be meeting

Blood Bank Coming October 22nd

Please Donate, Blood is Urgently Needed. The Riverbay Community Blood Bank will be holding its bi-annual blood drive in three weeks in the Bartow Community Center with the assistance of Riverbay Corporation. The blood drive will be held Saturday, October 22, in the Bartow Community Center, Room 31, from 10:00 a.m. till 4:00 p.m. Anyone in good health between the ages of 17 and 75, a minimum of 110 lbs. and who has not donated within the last 56 days are eligible blood donors. Those above the age of 75 may donate provided they have a note from their doctor stating that they may donate. Individuals 16 years of age may donate provided they have a consent form completed by a parent or legal guardian. Consent forms are available at the donation site, or online at www.nybloodcenter.org. The Alyx System is a new feature should you choose to use it. The Alyx System allows a donor to donate the same one (1) pint of blood with the difference being that as you donate, the Alyx System will separate your blood components into two allowing two persons the opportunity to receive a complete blood transfusion from your one donation. The Alyx System only takes a few minutes longer when donating, and the collection syringe is smaller than that used in

the conventional method. The choice is yours, you will be asked at the time of registration which type donation you wish to make, the conventional method or the Alyx System. The blood center staff will be glad to answer any questions you may have. All donors must be able to show picture ID and provide their Social Security number. Donating blood is relatively quick and easy. Most persons who are in reasonably good health are eligible to donate; Even those on medications may donate with few exceptions. Should you have any questions regarding medical eligibility, you may contact the Hudson Valley, NY Blood Center at 1-800688-0900. Please be sure to eat prior to donating. Light refreshments will be available upon completion of your donation. Close to 2,000 men, women and children, including cancer, transplant and surgery patients, trauma victims, newborn babies and many more in our community need blood transfusions each day. Please be a caring person and donate. The life you help to save may be that of a family member, friend or neighbor. For additional information, please contact; Joe Boiko at 718-320-3300, Ext. 3409. “Live and Let Live is Good – Live and Help Live is Better”

approximately once a month on either the 3rd or 4th Monday of the month at 7 p.m. I would like to hold our first meeting Oct. 24th and therefore the deadline for volunteers to contact me is Oct 14th. In addition to my 2 co-Chairpersons, I would like 8

cooperators, 1 from each garage. I can be reached at baldsgm@ optonline.net, or at the Riverbay Board of Directors Office, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Rm. 21, Bronx, N.Y. 10475; Attn: Bill Gordon.

New Parking Stickers for Garage 7 Reserved Parkers On Tuesday, October 4, the Parking Facilities Department will resume issuing new reserve garage stickers. This will take place only in Garage # 7 on the following days and times: Tuesday, October 4 – 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 5 – 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Thursday, October 6 – 3:00 p.m. to

7:00 p.m. Shareholders who have reserved parking in Garage # 7 and cannot pick up their garage stickers during the scheduled days and times can have the garage attendant remove their old stickers and bring them to the Parking Facilities office, Room 24, in Bartow Community Center. A new reserved parking sticker will be issued.

MetroCard Bus to visit Co-op City next week The MetroCard Bus will be visiting all three Co-op City locations again this month, enabling customers to sign up for or refill their Reduced-Fare MetroCard, purchase or add money to an existing MetroCard, and purchase E-Z Pass On the Go tags. On Thursday, October 6 and again on Thursday, October 20, 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. For more MetroCard information, please visit the MTA’s website at www.mta.info and click on Fares and Tolls.

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Co-op City Times / October 1, 2011

Committee Meetings To Begin Soon Ca r r yin g C ha r ge In cr ea se The 3% carrying charges increase was recommended and approved by NYS Housing and Community Renewal and begins this month of October, 2011. Cooperators are now obligated to pay $197.99 per room, per month. Beginning October of 2012, another 3% increase will be assessed, making the monthly carrying charge $203.93 per room per month. Thankfully, this includes utilities. HCR has determined that Riverbay would be unable to meet its expenses of higher utility charges and maintenance costs without these increases. As many cooperators experienced during Hurricane Irene, our buildings are in deplorable condition with water continuing to enter our apartments from the outside and damaging our walls and floors. Once again, cooperators must tighten our belts and cough up the funds. Please pay by the 10th day of the month in order to avoid the $50 late fee. Supp or t Ou r U.S. Post al Ser vice If you missed reading Ms. Eleanor Bailey’s Viewpoint last week, please be sure to do so. It is astonishing what politicians are attempting to take away from middle class and poor people. We need to WAKE UP, sign the petition that’s being circulated to keep our Dreiser and Einstein post offices open, and contact our elected officials to demand that they stop the attempts to write new laws which would eliminate the small benefits for which we have fought so hard to attain. Ms. Bailey lists names, addresses, phone numbers and websites. NOW IS THE TIME TO ACT! Com m un it y For um on St udent Sa fet y I was out of town on September 1st

Director’s Viewpoint

Francine Reva Jones Secretary

when this event took place and was pleased to hear reports that the Community Forum on Student Safety, initiated by Mr. Roger Toppin of the African-American Association of Coop City, was informative and well attended. It is the Association’s position that our community should be safe for our children and that cooperators and parents must do all we can to make this happen. Remember, It takes a village to raise a child. Ser vice t o t he C om mu nit y It was a pleasure to attend the Co-op City Branch NAACP’s Oldies Dance Party last Saturday. There was good music, good company and good food. Part of the party was dedicated to recognition of the former President, Mrs. Elayne Cole. Recently, there was an election for new officers and Ms. Elayne Cole, being the outgoing President, was honored for serving as President for 18 years. It was that much time or more that she headed the NAACP Daycare Center in Section Five. Ms. Cole and I have attended other organizational meetings and I know her to be a person of integrity and accountability. For several years, Mrs. Cole has expressed the desire to spend more time with her family, her husband, who is aging. Now, she can

do so. Mrs. Cole received Proclamations from Assemblyman Michael Benedetto, Congressman Joseph Crowley and Councilman Larry B. Seabrook. They were well deserved. I wish Mrs. Cole peace, blessings and the best of everything for many, many years to come. Sa les Com m it t ee The Board President Helen Atkins has again designated me Chairperson of the Residential Sales & Marketing Committee, with Tony Illis and Evelyn Santiago as co-Chairs. I look forward to getting started. The committee will meet once a month from October until May. If you would like to be a part of this committee, please contact me at 718-671-5957. The Board committees have limited membership and if space permits, you will receive confirmation and information regarding date, time and location of the meeting. As Chairperson, one of the goals I intend to present to the committee is to reduce the time it takes for a cooperator to transfer from one apartment to another. I had asked some transferees how long they were on the waiting list and, in all cases, it was six years. I believe cooperators deserve better and should have first preference. Supporting this position is the HCR rules stating that for every one new cooperator, there should be four cooperators who can transfer. I will make every effort to make this happen. Recently, there was a cooperator who lived alone and no longer needed a three bedroom apartment. She had waited several years and was dissatisfied with how she was being treated. I wrote a memo and, finally, she is in a one bedroom apartment and is very happy. On another occa-

sion, I was contacted by a woman who needed to transfer from a one bedroom to a three bedroom apartment because there were now four adults living in the apartment. After waiting for four years, she was placed at the bottom of the waiting list due a technicality. I wrote a memo and am still attempting to assist her in getting what she needs. Yout h Com m it tee As a Board member and the coChairperson of the Youth Committee, there have been discussions about teen centers. The cooperators in Section Five fought for a center and now have it. We must do the same for the other two sections. The Bingo Parlor would be a perfect location. Unfortunately, it does not come free of charge. I would like for cooperators to come together to discuss how this idea might become a reality. My suggestion is that cooperators could VOLUNTEER to contribute $1 or more per month with their carrying charge payments. I realize that funds are tight for some cooperators and many who are on fixed incomes cannot afford it. On the other hand, many can. It would be worth it to survey the community to find out. Pa r ticip a t e EVIL AND GREED WILL PREVAIL WHEN GOOD PEOPLE SIT BACK AND DO NOTHING. Co-op City is your home. Join and support your Building Association. Your participation will make Co-op City a stable community and might inspire others to join. Should you be unable to resolve an issue through your Building Association, you may contact me for help: Francine Reva Jones, Board Director, c/o Riverbay Corporation, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475.

Coalition of African-American Churches & Community Organizations The Coalition cordially invites you to attend its 16th annual “Friends & Family Day,” Sunday, October 16, at 3 p.m. The affair will be held in Dreiser Auditorium B, 177 Dreiser Loop, Bronx, N.Y. You are welcome to invite your family and neighbors to join us for an afternoon of fun. Special Guest & Keynote Speaker will be the Honorable Darcel D. Clark, Justice of the Supreme Court. Also, fabulous entertainment by Allan “Cowboy” Usher, including vocalists, gospel rappers, dancers and more. If you wish to perform for this occasion, or volunteer to decorate or serve food, please call (718) 671-5957, (718) 379-3494, or (718) 320-1861.

Members are asked to donate juice, soft drinks or dessert. This event is FREE. The Coalition’s next general membership meeting will be held on Tuesday, October 4, at 12 p.m., 177 Dreiser Community Center, Room 15. Please inform the Coalition of any suggestions that you may have. Patricia Bonaparte is the President of the Coalition. Phone number: 1-718-3201861. The Coalition is a non-profit organization dedicated to maintaining and improving the quality of life of cooperators and providing educational and culturally enriching programs for the community.

We also act as one voice for all Coalition members where there are issues of common concern and human rights. Members of the Coalition include the following: African-American Association; Co-op City Baptist Church; Faith @ Work Christian Church; Harriet Tubman Independent Democratic Club; NAACP, Co-op City Branch; Retirees of Dreiser Loop; St. Joseph Episcopal Church, and Zodiacs Track Club. Please support our efforts by sending us your tax deductible contribution, made payable to: Coalition of AfricanAmerican Churches & Community Organizations of Co-op City, Inc., Post

Office Box 619, Bronx, N.Y. 10475. Churches and organizations that desire to join the Coalition 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 stationery and signed by the minister/president. Read Coalition’s weekly column for information about events and issues. Remember the Coalition motto is: “Coming together is a Beginning, Keeping together is Progress, Working together is Success.” —H a r m a n T. L ea cock

Co-op City Times / October 1, 2011

Black Forum Black Forum fundraiser Our next fruits & vegetables fundraiser will be held on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, October 6, 7 & 8, respectively, in Dreiser Center, Room 20, 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. You must bring 2 clean plastic shopping bags. $1-$3. Defensive Dr iving r etur ns soon Our next defensive driving course will be held on Saturday, October 15, Rm. 1, Dreiser Community Center, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Call today to register, 718-320-8035. Lower your insurance cost by 15% and remove up to 4 points from your driver’s license. Please make your check in the amount of $35, payable to “the Black Forum of Co-op City,” and mail to P.O. Box 563, Bronx, N.Y. 10475 at least 1½ weeks before the class, or you can walk in on the day of the class but you must have $35 in cash to pay for the course. We need your help! We need your help! We are in desperate need of funding to continue the food pantry in Room 20, Dreiser Center. No one at the pantry gets paid—we are all volunteers. However, in order to operate, we

have to pay rent for the use of the room, telephone charges and we also have to have insurance which has skyrocketed. The only way to overcome this is by your generous donation of $1-$5 which will enable us to operate for the rest of this year and, hopefully, next year. Black Forum Aerobics in session Aerobics classes have begun. Classes are held every Monday and Wednesday, Dreiser, Aud. A, 7:30 p.m. To register, please call us at (718) 320-8035. Nominal fee for each of these classes. Black Forum’s Lyons Mane Track Club Try-outs are ongoing. A small fee is required for participation. For further information, please call (718) 320-8035. Emergency Food Program - New Hours & Days We are now open on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. in Room 20 at the Dreiser Community Center. Also, due to budget constraints and shortage of available food, you must live within zip code 10475 to participate in this pro-

gram. You must also have your card with you and bring two clean plastic shopping bags. In order to receive food, you must present a current photo ID such as a non or driver’s license or any photo ID card with proof of address. You will then be issued a card in order to pick up food in the future. Volunteers urgently needed The Black Forum is urgently seeking four volunteers to help hand out food, Tuesdays-Fridays, 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. For information, please call (718) 320- 8035. We Need You - Join Us Today 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 the Dreiser Community Center. —Tony Illis

From the Warfront to the Homefront Foundation From the Warfront to the Homefront Foundation, Inc., a 501(c)(3) I.R.S. approved organization located right here in Co-op City, is sponsoring its second CARDS FOR TROOPS project that will run until the end of November. Our organization, which works toward providing assistance for Iraq and Afghanistan veterans, current service members and their families, has created this project for the sole purpose of sending holiday cards to troops currently stationed in Iraq and Afghanistan, as well as those men and women who are currently rehabilitating at various VA

facilities throughout New York State for various injuries and severe wounds, as well as those suffering from PTSD (Post-Traumatic Syndrome Disease). In addition to these men and women, we will also be sending cards to older veterans from previous wars such as World War II, Korea, Vietnam and Desert Storm. Many of these veterans are living in nursing homes, homeless shelters and long/short-term care facilities. We are looking for homemade cards from all ages of individuals, and folks can write whatever positive greetings they want inside the cards for the holiday season. The

only thing we ask is that you address the inside with “HAPPY HOLIDAYS” since we do not know the religion of the soldiers and veterans receiving such cards. All cards can be forwarded to the American Legion Post, located in the Einstein Community Center in Section 5. Please send your cards to: American Legion Post 1871, C/O CARDS FOR TROOPS, 35 Einstein Loop, Room 41, Bronx, N.Y. 10475. For further information, please contact Mark Bruh at (646) 359-7723 or email me at Mark.Bruh@gmail.com. —M a r k Br uh

Retirees of Dreiser Loop AT T E NT I O N! In partnership with the RETIREES of Dreiser Loop, the Hunts Point LIONS CLUB cordially invites YOU to enjoy a free pancakes and sausage breakfast in exchange for your OLD eyeglasses or eye glass frames in Clubroom 19, Dreiser Loop. This exchange will take place today, Sat., Oct. 1, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the RETIREES’ Clubroom #19. T R AVE L AC T I VI T I E S: Join the fun as we travel to: HOLD THE DATES: November 16-18th (3 days/2 nights) to SHOWBOAT Casino and Hotel, Atlantic City, and get a $30 slot bonus, as well as 2 French Quarter Buffets. Before going home (11/18), we’ll stop at the RESORTS Casino and get a $22 Casino rebate. Price: $200/double and $265/single occupancy. (Contacts: Lorraine Parker, 718-671-6403/Virginia Stewart, 718-379-0377). All checks payable to: RETIREES of Dreiser Loop. T H E AT R E C OM M I T T E E : If you’re planning to attend any of the following, please sign up ASAP with your telephone number, along with a payment for your performance of choice: Fri., Nov. 4th - 8:00 p.m. at Carnegie Hall, Stern Auditorium presents Sweet Honey in the Rock, the acclaimed award-winning, African-American women, a cappella ensemble which has built an international following of music lovers. Price: $86.50. A few seats are still available. Sat., Nov. 19th – 2:00 p.m. matinee, “COTTON CLUB PARADE,” a celebration of Duke Ellington’s years at the famed Harlem nightclub in the 1920’s and ‘30s at the NY City Center. Price: $98. Wed., Nov. 30th – 11:00 a.m. matinee “HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS,” a Christmas musical at the Westchester Broadway Theatre. Price - $65, includes lunch and show. All program prices include transportation. Not e: Bus leaves promptly at 9:45 a.m. SOLD OUT! Also, in 2012, we look forward to having you join us at Lehman Center:

Ring Found A ring was found near the mailbox outside the Bartow library. Please contact Barbara at 718-671-0463.

Sat., Jan. 14, 2012, 8:00 p.m. - THE O’JAYS, Living Legends of R&B. Sat., Jan. 28, 2012, 8:00 p.m. - DOO WOP show, another night of oldies and fun. Committee members will see you in Clubroom 19 on Thursdays after 3:00 p.m. with prices for the above. GO O D AND W E L FAR E : Our prayers and heartfelt sympathy are extended to Rev. Anne Palmore, Pastor of the Church of New Vision, whose son recently passed away. We continue to support all of you on the mend and send warm and bright wishes for a speedy recovery, and a subsequent long and healthy life. Contact Elinor Gordon at 718-379-0377 regarding ill-

nesses and bereavements. HE L P WANT E D: Volunteer part-time van drivers needed. Call Ms. Virginia Stewart at (718) 379-0377 for additional information. Come join the RETIREES and friends in Clubroom 19 (718-379-0377) for your weekday socializing pleasure. Have fun and laughs, play cards, board games, or just watch one of your favorite TV programs with friends. “Coming together is a beginning, staying together is progress, and working together is success.” Best wishes for continuous good health and good fortune to all! —C la u d et t e Da vis

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Co-op City Times / October 1, 2011

Wake up call! Now that I have your attention, I would like to discuss the letter shareholders received this week informing us that the State has, in their own words, ordered and directed our Corporation to implement two 3% increases opposing our 1% increases that was voted on. Now, I know that if we cut some fat and did more with less as we ALL are doing during these hard times, the Corporation could meet our expenditures. Now if that doesn’t get you upset, because we are overseen, controlled and restrained by the State, we must, by State

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Raymond Tirado law, also pay for costs to inform the cooperators of the impending increases. We spent $5,154 on postage and $2,025 on printing, which totals $7,179 to send each cooperator that great news.

Let that letter serve as your wakeup call. I wonder how we could have better spent $7,179? Yes, I’m outraged and if you are, pick up your phones, pens and paper and express it. Ladies and gentlemen, I’m tired of sitting in the backseat. It’s now or never. Let’s take control of the future of Co-op City. With the addition of the two 3% increases, those living in three bedroom apartments would be better off paying a mortgage as the maintenance

costs will be just as much as a mortgage without the benefits. Here’s an idea, take that letter from the State, flip it over, write down what YOUR opinion is on this matter and the State control, also the need for a feasibility study to ascertain if we could benefit by converting to private ownership and pride of ownership. Send that letter to the Board office, ATTN: Board Directors. Let’s be heard. You may contact me at ccdirector@optonline.net; or by calling 718320-3351.

Building 31 Association Hopefully, you have all had a wonderful summer and have decided to become more involved with your association so that together, we can reach the goals we have set. We have work to do, so let’s get started. We had our first meeting on 9/19/11. We welcomed 2 new cooperators from the B side who joined us; The bigger the membership, the louder our voices become. Pres. Hedgepeth shared updates with everyone. By the time you read this article, our building should be completed with the window installation. This has been a smooth transition and we should all breathe easier with the approaching winter

months—no more drafts and less noise. We thank Officer Rivera who sat in on our meeting and asked if there were any complaints that anyone had to share with him so he could follow up. We were complaint free; Hmmmm, that was a first! Sylvia Polite shared with us the need for everyone to sign a petition from AARP regarding the pending reductions in SS benefits and Medicare. You might not be receiving benefits now, but hopefully one day you will, and you need to stay connected with Congress’s decisions. She also invited everyone to participate in the building bus trip to the Poconos on Oct. 15th going to Mt. Airy Lodge casino. Tickets

are $35 and we are all getting $25 rebates and a $10 food voucher. That means the trip will cost you $00. Any proceeds will be going towards our Scholarship Fund for 2012. Notice is posted in our bulletin board and if you need additional information, call the tele. numbers listed. Knitting and Crochet circle have started and will continue every Tues. evening at 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. with Sarah Able as the lead who will help anyone get started and teach you this craft. Other committees will notify us when they are ready to begin, i.e., such as the Game and Movie Nights and maybe other new entertainment nights. We have a vol-

unteer for our children’s Halloween Party looking for someone to step forward and host the Children’s Christmas party. Our Sunshine Committee is ready to send notes to those who are ill or perhaps a word of encouragement to any neighbor in bereavement, just call Rosie Kaplan, 718-862-9772, or send me an email to bldg21assoc@gmail.com and I will pass the information on to ensure a card is sent. Our 50/50 was won by Marty Badonsky and the door prize went to Carmen Ponce, both from the B side. Congratulations. Our meetings are every 3rd Monday of the month, watch for the posted notices. —M a r ilyn M cDa n iel

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When are we going to stand up together as cooperators? Fellow cooperators, what in the world is going on? Why are we in this pickle barrel today? We were just hit with a 3% carrying charge increase. We had a chance to express our deep concerns about this additional financial burden in the auditorium in Dreiser a couple weeks ago when DHCR came to Co-op City. Unfortunately, the turnout wasn’t that great, which only hurts us as a community standing up for our own best interests. These low turnouts, whether it be during elections, Open Board meetings, when, or if, they are held, building association meetings, or community organization meetings, have faltered greatly. Therefore, doesn’t it stand to reason and make clear why all these recent developments have negatively impacted on our great community because we have allowed decisions affecting our lives to remain in the hands of a few. I don’t know how to say this, you’ve heard me try to express this in all kinds of forms and ways in the past, and that is if we don’t unite, we will always be wondering why and be the passive recipients of whatever the state or Management wants for us, even if it’s unreasonable and detrimental. The things I see happening in this community today could not, and would not, have happened 30 years ago, and it all stems from a lack of involvement. Let’s retrace

Resident’s new book According to the book, she was shortly called for an interview and given a secretary’s job which doubled her salary, but made her daily routine that much more difficult, because the commute was more than an hour long each way and she still had young children to drop off and pickup in day-care each day. Through her book, Smith takes you on her journey, that of a young mother from the Bronx, who learned to appreciate the world and learn to grow personally and professionally through that appreciation and experience she gained at the World Trade Center. As the reader senses the author/ narrator’s growth, Smith also gives a sense of the growth of the center and the surrounding area, as beautiful buildings, such as the World Financial Center began to spring up around it, and the art, architecture and culture that all were a part of the Trade Center complex through the decades and how that too becomes more expansive and beautiful as the years went on. Smith also lets you know about the people she came to know through her association with the World Trade Center, people of different economic, religious and racial backgrounds, who, she once thought she had nothing in common with but then came to know their goodness and, more importantly, their shared humanity

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Tony Illis the last 15 years. I have analyzed those years and had we, as cooperators, been involved or directly voiced our concerns about the decisions that greatly impacted on our lives, we would not, again I repeat, we would not, be in this pickle barrel today. Case in point, take a look at your politicians/legislators in our community. Can you think of anything they’ve done for us lately? You see individuals who are out for themselves and their own gain at the expense of you, the cooperators, who call Co-op City home. We’ve seen a Management company, namely Herb Scott, and a group of Board Directors and Riverbay Department heads who have operated this complex as if it was their personal mom and pop store where they feel free to do whatever they want, regardless of the consequences for others, and an attitude of to hell with the cooperators. We see so many examples of things that grew out of proportion before Management reacted and try to correct the situation, such as frequent cost overruns on projects. True, we’ve seen some good stuff happen, such as the finally

operational cogeneration plant, and the window replacement program coming to an end, after some have been without new windows for over four years, and repairs of balconies, but at what cost, and nothing ever seems to run smoothly here. Look at the cost of flooring, we are the only place forced to pay astronomical costs to do testing and air monitoring, which amounts to selective enforcement by the city and state at a cost of $4 million or so a year, when it has been definitely proven that it’s not necessary and there is no hazard to anyone. The same buildings in Brooklyn, and Rochdale Village, and other buildings built at the same time as Co-op City are not required to perform such an expensive and absolutely unnecessary task when removing floor tiles. Management never should have agreed to pay this selective cost which has only been applied to us, and this is where I blame Management. And where have our elected officials been? They have been missing in action, and their lack of action speaks loudly about how they don’t care. Another major problem at Riverbay is some departments which seem to operate autonomously as though they don’t even belong, or are part of the corporation, and they don’t seem to answer to anyone, departments like Commerical Leasing, Maintenance, Restorations, Risk

Management, Power Plant, Sales, Purchasing & Inventory, Contracts, and Public Safety. Top management seems to condone this state of affairs and it has to stop so operations are done for the best interests of the cooperators and not for a few doing whatever they want with no repercussions when things get out of hand. Folks, it’s all up to you. You’ve seen the Gloria Wise Community Center being exploited and how a convicted social services mogul was selfishly playing the fiddle while everything was burning around him only to end up in ashes. A responsible person who cared about this community wouldn’t have allowed a fire to start in the first place. Fellow cooperators, you, you, and you, must stand hand in hand to protect, serve, and cherish this community for you and your family, and that means every cooperator, young, old, middle aged, everyone, even teenagers and children, because we all live here. If you see something, please say something. Call Public Safety at (718) 671-3050 if you see something wrong. Let’s talk, give me a call at (718) 3208035, or email me at tonyshome 10475@gmail.com — no attachments, please. And finally, I want to give a shout out to my sister and brother-in-law who are visiting Co-op City from their home in sunny Aruba.

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with her and others. On no other day was that shared humanity more evident than on the last day of the World Trade Center where she effectively describes the horror of the day but also the heroism in the firefighters and police officers and also co-workers who stayed behind and risked their own lives to help as many people as they could get out. Many of those-co-workers she never saw again, and she spent much of the remaining months of 2001 attending dozens of funerals and memorial services of all faiths and comforting the families of those who lost loved ones. After the destruction of the World Trade Center, Smith eventually returned to work for the Port Authority at new offices set up near Herald Square further uptown. But she indicated that she dearly missed the beauty and scope of the World Trade Center and eventually retired by 2009. In the years after the attacks she said, she would share at religious gatherings testimonials about her experiences and her two escapes from the World Trade Center, including her rescue from an elevator in 1993 in which she was compelled to walk to safety across a narrow elevator shaft beam, 40 stories above the ground floor. Her story was so compelling that many

people who heard it told her that she needed to write a book about her experiences. She promised her Uncle, Bishop John H. Morant of South Carolina, that she would one day write that book and when her uncle passed in 2008, she felt compelled to live up to her promise to him. But like much of what she accomplished in her life, she did it not impulsively, but with forethought and preparation. She took a course in book publishing at NYU, where she earlier had earned a Master’s Degree in Human Resources, and there she met the famed book editor Hillel Black, the editor of many of the renowned best sellers of our generation including The Other Side of Midnight and MASH. Black, who is given credit as the book’s editor, taught her how to organize the chapters and convinced her to begin the book with the harrowing tale of her escape from the crumbling north tower as a way to hook the reader and then lead them on her entire 22-year journey that began in 1979, the first time she ever saw the World Trade Center, to the final tragic day. She said: “It took a relatively short time to write it, two and a half years, because I wrote strictly from memory. I didn't have to be creative and make up scenarios; all I

had to do was remember. I came into the NYU class with the idea of writing about what it was like to work at the WTC; I didn't want to just write about the tragedies. My publishing professor gave me the idea of placing my escape first and then telling how the World Trade Center was before 9/11. I thought that was a great idea because originally I wrote from my first day at the WTC until my last day there.” Infinity Publishing is doing a lot of the marketing along with her own web service. The book will be placed by Infinity on Amazon, eBooks, and other sites, but Smith said nothing is free and even she has to purchase her own books from the publishing company and they get a percentage of each book sold even though she absorbed much of the cost of writing and publishing the book. The book can currently be purchased for $10.95 through www.infinitypublishing.com or www.mylifeathewtc.com, her own website, where she also invites readers to comment on the book or their own experiences at the World Trade Center so their thoughts can be shared with other readers. Smith has been a resident of Co-op City since 2006, after living in Parkchester and said she enjoys life here very much, especially since much of her family also have homes in Section 5, allowing the entire family to stay close and spend a lot of time together.

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Second Reading - Resolution #11-62 SUBMI TT ED BY: Othelia J ones SEC ONDE D BY: Al Sha pir o BOAR D OF DIR EC TORS M EE TING, DATE D: September 21st, 2011 W H E R E AS, Proto Construction & Development Corp. is doing Balcony and Spandrel Repairs & Local Law 11 Work in Co-op City under Contract # 2196 A - J; and WHE R EAS, a Change Order Two (2) is

being requested to Contract 2196I (Bldgs 2, 3, 6, 7 & 8) for bulkhead repair work which was not a part of Proto Construction’s original scope and said repair work was requested by Riverbay Corporation to be done utilizing applicable contract unit line items plus extensive façade repairs (Approximately 350 Outside Wall Leaks); and W HE RE AS, the requested change order also includes a request for extension of time in the amount of one hundred and eighty (180) days; and

W HER EAS, the Project Manager and the Project Engineers agree with the recommended change order (Correspondences attached). NOW T H E R E F O R E , L E T I T BE R ESOLVED: that the proposed Change Order Two (2) to Contract 2196I with Proto Construction and Development Corp. at a not to exceed cost of $1,500,000.00 (New contract amount including proposed Change Order Two (2) attached) be approved as submitted by Management in accordance with

Board of Directors Resolution 85-16 and amended by Board of Directors Resolution 95-44, and the President is hereby authorized to execute the change orders and Management is authorized to take all steps necessary to make this action effective. YE S: At kins, Ba iley, Gor don, Gr ah am, Illis, F. J ones, O. J ones, Owens, Sa ntia go, Sha pir o, Tir a do, Abdul-Wa hha b NO: J ohnson ABSTAIN: Cylich, Leslie Pa ssed

the Project Engineers agree with the recommended change order NOW T H E R E F O R E , L E T I T BE R ESOLVED: that the proposed Change Order Three (3) to Contract 2196I with Proto Construction and Development Corp. at a not to exceed cost of $500,000.00 (New contract amount including proposed Change Order Two (2) attached) be approved as submitted by Management in accordance with Board of Directors Resolution 85-16 and amended by

Board of Directors Resolution 95-44, and the President is hereby authorized to execute the change orders and Management is authorized to take all steps necessary to make this action effective. YE S: At kins, Ba iley, Gor don, Gr ah am, Illis, F. J ones, O. J ones, Owens, Sa ntia go, Sha pir o, Tir a do, Abdul-Wa hha b NO: J ohnson ABSTAIN: Cylich, Leslie Pa ssed

Change Order is for additional engineering services needed in order to complete the project since the existing drawings and manuals provided to Riverbay were not the complete “as-built” copies needed for Altran to properly complete their engineering services (see attached dated August 10, 2011); and W HE R E AS, the Project Manager is in agreement as noted in the attached memorandum dated August 10, 2011. NOW T HE R E F O R E , L E T I T BE R E SO LVE D: that the proposed Change Order One (1) to Contract 2567 with Altran Solutions for an additional not to exceed cost of $67,969.00

(Original Contract amount not including CO 1 - $817,000) be approved as submitted by Management in accordance with Board of Directors Resolution #85-16 and amended by Board of Directors Resolution #95-44 and the President is hereby authorized to execute the contract and Management is authorized to take all steps necessary to make this action effective. YE S: At k ins, Ba iley, C ylich , Gor d on , I llis, F. J on es, O. J on es, Owen s, Sa n t ia go, Sh a pir o, T ir a d o, Ab d u l-Wa h h a b NO : Gr a h a m , J oh n son ABSTAI N: L eslie PASSE D

for the premises at 120 E r d m a n P la ce, Bronx, New York, by and between Riverbay Corporation, Owner, and,, Tr a d it ion a l Syn a gogu e of C o op C it y You n g I sr a el of Ba ych est er, Tenant, containing the terms as negotiated by Riverbay Corporation’s management is hereby approved as submitted by management in accordance with Resolution #85-16 as amended by Resolution #95-44; and be it

F UR T H E R R E SO LVE D, that the President of the Corporation is authorized to sign the lease agreement and related documents on behalf of Riverbay Corporation. YE S: Atk in s, Ba iley, C ylich , Gor d on, Gr a h a m , I llis, J oh nson , F. J on es, O. J on es, O wen s, Sa n t ia go, Sh a p ir o, Tir a d o, Ab d ul-Wa hh a b. Ab st a in: L eslie PASSE D

move forward with phase two of two and the Project Manager is in agreement. (See attached memorandum from Project Manager dated August 4, 2011) NOW T HE R EFOR E, L ET IT BE R ESOLVE D: that the proposed Change Order Two (2) to Contract 2531 with Stantec (or igin a l con t r a ct a mount $63,700.00 + C O 2 $89,940.00 b r in gs new con t r a ct a m ou n t t o $153,640.00) be approved as submitted by Management in accordance with Board of

Directors Resolution #85-16 and amended by Board of Directors Resolution 95-44 and the President is hereby authorized to execute the contract and Management is authorized to take all steps necessary to make this action effective. YE S: At kins, Ba iley, C ylich, Gor don, Gr a ha m, Illis, F. J ones, O. J ones, Leslie, Owens, Sa ntia go, Sha pir o, Tir a do, Abdu l-Wa hhab NO: J ohnson Pa ssed

Second Reading - Resolution #11-63 SUBMI TT ED BY: Othelia J ones SEC ONDE D BY: Al Shapir o BOAR D OF DIR EC TORS M EE TING, DATE D: September 21st, 2011 W H E R E AS, Proto Construction & Development Corp. is doing Balcony and Spandrel Repairs & Local Law 11 Work in Co-op City under Contract # 2196 A - J; and

W HE RE AS, a Change Order Three (3) is being requested to Contract 2196I (Bldgs. 2, 3, 6, 7 & 8) to address the façade repairs at building thirty-three (33) and the 2nd floor eyebrow repairs at various Buildings in section five (5); and W HE RE AS, the requested change order also includes a request for extension of time in the amount of two hundred and forty days (240) days; and W HE RE AS, the Project Manager and

Second Resolution - Resolution #11-69 SUBM I T T E D BY: Kh a lil Ab d ul-Wa hh a b SE C O NDE D BY: R a y T ir a d o BOAR D O F DI R E C T O R S M E E T I NG , DAT E D: Sep t em b er 21st , 2011 W H E R E AS, Altran Solutions (“the Contractor”) is performing Black Start Generator Engineering and Professional Services pursuant to Contract 2567; and W H E R E AS, a Change Order One (1) is requested which is broken down into three (3) separate parts; and W H E R E AS, the first part is due to

weather conditions that hampered Contractor’s progress associated with pouring the new generator and equipment foundations. Additionally, Contractor encountered substantial delays in obtaining permits from DOB due to property ownership issues (see attached dated March 15, 2011); and W H E R E AS, the second part of the Change Order is for additional materials needed in order to relocate the Black Start Diesel Generator since the plans originally provided to Contractor were inaccurate (see attached dated March 15, 2011); and W H E R E AS, the third part of the

Second Resolution - Resolution #11-75 SUBM I T T E D BY: Bill Gor d on SE C ONDE D BY: Kh a lil Ab d ul-Wa hh a b BOAR D O F DI R E C T O R S M E E T I NG DAT E D: Sep t em b er 21st , 2011 W H E R E AS, Tr a d it ion a l Syn a gogu e of C o op C it y You n g I sr a el of Ba ych est er requested a n ew lea se from

Riverbay Corporation for the premises at 120 E r dm a n P la ce (1,260 sq , ft .), Bronx, New York, to be used a s a Syna gogu e, r eligious sch ool, cent er a n d ot h er r ela t ed a ct ivities; and W H E R E AS, the term of the lease is t h r ee yea r s and annual rental rates are within the provisions of Resolution #85-16 as amended by Resolution #95-44; and NOW, T H E R E F OR E , BE I T R E SO LVE D, that the lease agreement

Second Resolution - Resolution #11-76 SUBM I T T E D BY: Kh a lil Ab d ul-Wa hh a b SE C O NDE D BY: E lea n or Ba iley BOAR D O F DI R E C T O R S M E E T I NG , DAT E D: Sep t em b er 21st , 2011 W H E R E AS, Stantec is doing work under Contract # 2531, Engineering Services for Riverbay Water Treatment Facility; and WHE R EAS, a Change Order Two (2) is

requested to complete the design, bid package development and oversight of the Water Treatment Facility Project as outlined in the attached proposal from Stantec dated August 3, 2011; and W HE RE AS, in the previous year’s operating budget there was only enough money to do phase one of two of Stantec’s original proposal dated September 2009 (attached hereto); and W HE RE AS, the Change Order calls for an additional cost of $89,940.00 in order to

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It's Time to Toughen Up The NYS Homes and Community Renewal (HCR) agency has hit us with two 3% carrying charge increases. Now, although the majority of the Riverbay Board voted for a 1% increase, I voted to not have any increase. And, I voted that way because I knew that we were not managing our budgets properly. And, just I reported before, those budgets should have been dramatically cut. How does it make you feel knowing that we're spending over $94 million just to run the individual departments in Co-op City? Look, if we would have reduced our budgets and this waste, then there would be no way that HCR could justify these increases. As far as I’m concerned, these increases are going to take food off of your table, and these increases are simply going to fund the wasteful spending patterns of our management company. Again, how can anyone justify spending over $94 million to run the individual departments in this community? That doesn't outrage you? Your elected Board members and management are supposed to be protecting you from these unnecessary increases. And, we're supposed to try to find ways to save money. However, when has our management company ever embraced the idea of dramatically cutting our budgets? We're going to receive another increase next year. However, what plan does our management company have to avert this increase and future increases? Moreover, have they ever spoken out against these increases? Bottom line: It seems like this management company is intent on spending every

penny that we make. And, just like you, I am totally outraged that this community is being subjected to these horrible business practices. Tough en Up I'm a resident just like you. And, these increases are going to affect me also. Now, I ran for the Board to reform our wasteful spending practices, our poor business practices, and to help bring this community up to where it belongs. And, as you can see from my articles, I'm a person who will not accept any nonsense that goes on in this community. You don't have to be perfect. However, I will demand that you do business in a proper manner. You elected the Board to represent you in a proper way. Therefore, you must hold us accountable to you for good and beneficial results. So, that means that we must work hard and do our best to make sure that we're making sound and professional decisions in all of our activities. Now, if we don't produce good results, then, you should remove us from our positions—period. Yes, we might be your friends. We might see you every day. We might even

The Building Association hopes that everyone had a pleasant Summer. However, there were several occasions which saddened us that we will not dwell upon, but again express our condolences. We would like to welcome our new

members Ms. Kay Thompson and Ms. Sybil Whinstanley. Congratulations to Ms. Carol Jones who won our raffle. Hope it was 'lucky' for her. At our next Association meeting, the

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live in your building. However, the bottom line is results. And, two 3-percent increases are not cutting it. Why would you continue to elect us to conduct business for you when you're unjustifiably losing money? That simply doesn't make any sense. We need Board members who are going to manage the management company. Therefore, we are supposed to give them good guidance. However, a good management company will never oppose smart efforts to reform a budget. Therefore, how can we have a management company that displays a senseless arrogance to reforming our bloated budget? Now, toughening up means that we're going to take this community back. And, as mentioned before, I need all of us to be united on taking this community back. (Hey, I believe our pockets are being picked, so do we really have a choice?) Next year, 2012, there's going to be five seats opening up on this Board. Now, you're going to have to decide if you want to continue to let people make poor decisions for you, or, you're going to demand that changes be made. Yes, some of your friends might be running for the Board. However, I want you to remember that your supposed friendship may be costing you and this entire community a lot of money. This money can be used to buy food, clothes, supplies, and other useful things for our families. However, all of us are spending our hard earned money on running a senseless budget that has over $94 million in departmental expenses. That is completely crazy! Now, that being the case, I want you to consider replacing some of our Board members in next year's election. Let's put

some new faces on the Board. And, then, let's get together and put a stop to all of this wasteful spending, bloated budgets, and the arrogance of our management company. Her e a r e som e ea sy obj ect ives t ha t I want you t o consider : 1. Reducing our expenses. Our budget is close to $200 million. So, we should try to set a target of reducing our expenses by at least 20%. A 20% reduction will save this community $40 million a year. 2. Reform all of our business practices. We have to stop wasting money on management companies that are out of tune with the needs of this community. Management companies must conduct business in a lawful and a proper manner. How is it that a person can issue a complaint about discrimination in this community? No! We must make sure that all of our policies are in full accordance with all applicable laws, rules, and regulations. 3. Bringing in new programs to help this community thrive—Senior centers, youth centers, and daycare centers are needed here. 4. Keep Co-op City affordable. Enough has been said on this issue, so I am totally against privatizing Co-op City. 5. Let's improve our quality of life. Thank you. Now, do you have any suggestions to improve this community? If yes, then, please write to me at: 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. Okay, that’s it for now. So, please have a wonderful week. And, may God bless you and your family. Thank you.

Building 25 Association guest is scheduled to be Mr. E. Perez, our Area Manager. Come down and express your concerns, complaints, recommendations or compliments to him regarding our building or grounds. He is always open to suggestions.

There were light refreshments available at the conclusion of the meeting. We are cooperators, not tenants. Remember, if you see something, say something. —Dock H a r vey

Evangelical Church of Co-op City – UMC Open Doors, Open Hearts and Open Minds C om e & Visit Us – We welcome you to God’s House – Your House – One Family in Christ. We are a congregation with spirit-filled worship, offering a variety of opportunities for spiritual growth, fellowship and service to God and our community. We are a multi-ethnic, multicultural and bilingual congregation and all are welcome. Services are at the church at 2350 Palmer Avenue, across the street from Building 30. Parking is available. Visit our website at www.co-op cityumchurch.org.

Su n d a y Ser vices – The first Sunday of the month is a bilingual service with communion at 10 a.m. Every other Sunday, the 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. Aft er Sch ool P r ogr a m: In Room 43 of Einstein Community Center is a safe environment where children can do homework, learn God’s word and just have some fun.

Please call (718) 671-1033. C r escen d o 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 – Thursday, 2 p.m. – 8 p.m. Private and group lessons are available. Earlier lessons can be arranged. All ages are welcome. Registration is free and rates are affordable. F lea M a r k et : Come today and visit our Flea Market. We have many vendors with many interesting items to sell. Hope

to see you there. H ea lt h & E xer cise: Every Thursday at the church between 7 p.m. – 8 p.m., we will be having Heath and Exercise meetings. Come and bring a friend and learn to live a healthier life. Be on time. P r a yer Nigh t : We will be starting a prayer night, where anyone can come and pray with many others for their needs, hopes, etc. Learn to be a prayer warrior. Please watch for future articles to find out what night it will be on. —R ev. Dr. M ilca Alva r ez-P la u d

Building 13 Association We thank Assemblyman Michael Benedetto for his "Outreach" visit to our building on Thursday, September 29. Thanks also to P.O. Wright for attending our meeting on Thursday, September 22. Air conditioning was expected to be TURNED OFF yesterday, Friday, September 30. SCHOOL IS BACK. Please observe the speed limit and STOP for yellow

school buses with flashing red lights. Remain alert and report any criminal activities to the police. Our security and safety is our collective responsibility and requires all of us to pitch in. P lea se ob ey t h e followin g q u a lit y-oflife r egu la t ion s: a) NO DOG is allowed in the apartment; b) NO LOITERING in the lobby and on the stairways.

c) NO SELLING in the lobby. Period. d) NO VANDALIZING the stairs and the elevators. Unannounced "Police sweeps" are conducted day and night to enforce these rules. SE AT BE LT S SAVE L I VE S-Always buckle up; "It is not an option, it is the law." Please avoid texting and unnecessary

distractions while driving. Report any criminal activities to Riverbay Public Safety at (718) 3203050, and/or the 45th Precinct at (718) 822-5411. For all NYC non-emergency inquiries, call 3-1-1. For traffic updates, call 5-1-1. "IF YOU SEE SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING." —Olubiyi Sehindemi (Mr. B)

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month!

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African-American Association The following are programs sponsored by the African-American Association and you are encouraged to participate: J ob /E nt r ep r eneu r ia l P r ogr a m - The next workshop: Thursday, October 6th, 7:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 15. Our mission is to help anyone who wants to work and is seeking a job. This is a free service. Call Roger Toppin, 718-320-1424. Bu sin ess O p p or t u n it y Wor k sh op Wednesdays, 7:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 2. Call Kevin Lambright, 646-7218185. Ed uca t ion – The Communiversity of African-Centered Education meets every first and third Monday beginning October 3rd, 7:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 15, to review and discuss books and films on classical African civilizations, which are essential for the survival of people of color. Leader: Brother Kaba Hiawatha Kamene,

718-379-5555. Belly Da nce C la sses – Mondays at 7:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 2. The fee: $15 per class or 3 card classes at for $40; plus $15 for Association membership. 646-2814570. Yoga & P ila t es M a t C la sses – Tuesdays, 7:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 2. This class consists of exercises to promote weight loss, tone and strengthen muscles, gently stretch the spine, improve posture and flexibility while reducing stress with breathing techniques and meditation, to create a sense of well being. 718-6718364. C ub Scou ts Pa ck – A pack leader and/or assistant is needed for boys 6-11 years old. To volunteer, call 718-379-5555. Females welcomed. Th in k Ou tsid e th e C ell: A New Da y; A New Wa y – Association members attended

the National Symposium and Call to Action on issues affecting the incarcerated, the formerly incarcerated and their families last Saturday and the following were significant points: Know where your children are and who they associate with; youngsters react more to what their parents’ do than to what their parents’ say; you should embrace the community youth by saying “hello” to them; many troubled youth have unresolved problems, which have led them to joining gangs; stay in touch with family members who are incarcerated by visiting and writing to them; many folks believe that the youth are the problem and not the system; in order to reduce recidivism, the formerly incarcerated need support from people who care; many jobs in the U.S. were moved offshore, and therefore the formerly incarcerated as well as other Americans cannot find jobs and remain unemployed; concerned

Americans should take action to eliminate “stop and frisk” laws; write letters or emails to government representatives stating that their efforts to divert funds from the prison system is a good thing. Discussion will continue at the Association meeting. Gener a l M em ber ship M eetin g – The next general membership meeting: Saturday, October 8, 4:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 15. We always welcome new members. You can join or renew your membership at any time. If you cannot attend a meeting, you may send your 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. —Fr a ncin e R eva J on es

American Legion Post 1871 Our Post is located in Section Five, Co-op City, at the Community Center, 135 Einstein Loop, Room 41. Our office phone number is 718-320-8165. You can also reach us by email at post1871@optimum.net. Greetings to all of our comrades who are homebound and recovering from various medical operations. Happy birthday to all our Post members who have a birthday in the month of October: Cesar L. Alicea, Alberto Ravelo, Isaac F. Washington, Paul E. Graves, Jesse H. Johnson, Joseph H. Johnson, Kelvin A. White and Llewellyn Waterman. If I have forgotten to include your birthday, please let me know ASAP and I will make the correction at a later date. I forgot to include Melvin R. Brown’s birthday for September 20th.

Happy birthday, Melvin R. Brown! For a ll of our Post member s, her e is a list of up a nd coming events: October 4th—Bronx County meeting at the Sam Young Post 620 at 1930 hours. November 11th—Military Ball at the Villa Barone at 1900 hours. The price is $75 per person. Nov. 13–Veterans’ Day Parade for any information about events. Please contact the post by e-mail or a call to make arrangements to attend or purchases a ticket. October 15th—Ft. Hamilton will have an Retiree Appreciation Day. If you haven't attended one of these appreciations, they are very informative about new laws, pay increases and health information for retirees. The contact number is 718-630-4552.

The NAACP, Co-op City Branch sponsored the “Ole’ School Party” held last Saturday, September 24th. The Membership Committee and its chairperson, Ms. Brenda Brown, actually put it all together. Congratulations to everyone who worked on this very successful event. The affair was part of this season’s membership campaign and offered one new one-year membership for each new member buying a ticket. DJ Playette led the musical offerings and did an excellent job. Fittingly, another special event occurred, former president Mrs. Elayne Cole was honored by the NAACP, Co-op City Branch for her leadership, loyalty and seventeen years of hard work as president. To honor Mrs. Cole, United States Congressman Joseph Crowley, Councilman Larry B. Seabrook and State

Assemblyman Michael Benedetto prepared Proclamations that were presented to Mrs. Cole by President Jeannette Graves. The NAACP Co-op City Branch Executive Committee Member and Freedom Fund Chairperson, Eleanor Donnley, presented Mrs. Cole with a beautiful bouquet and a gift. It was a proud moment for everyone. Regretfully, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz, Jr. was unable to attend and sent apologies. The evening was further elevated by celebrating First Vice President Joyce Wilson’s birthday; Happy belated birthday! Thank you, Dr. Ann B. Martin, President of the NAACP Manhattan Branch; Mrs. Reva Jones, Riverbay Board of Director, and Ms. Michelle Sajous, Director, Community Relations Department, Riverbay Corporation for attending.

The U.S. Army had to save Pvt. Ryan, but a Marine saved 36 men in Afghanistan in the killing fields of Kamar Providence. Retired Sgt. Meyer from Kentucky is the first living marine to receive the nation’s highest award. The Medal of Honor was given to Meyer in the East Room in Washington by President Obama. Members of the U.S. Marine Corps will be awarded the Congressional Gold Medal for their “historic and dedicated service” to the Montfort Point Marines. The name was given to them because they trained at a facility at Camp Lejeune, N.C. David Dinkins was among those who trained with the Black Marines. Black Marines did not enlist in the Marines until 1942. About 20,000 Black Marines trained at Montiord Point, 1942 and 1949. In April

1974, the camp was renamed Camp Johnson in honor of the first Sergeant Major Gilbert “Hashmark” Johnson, who was the first Black Marine to enlist in the Corps. Montiord Point is the only Marine Corps. installation named after an African American. Haven't paid your dues for 2012? Please make an effort to pay your dues ASAP! The next executive meeting will be held on October 1. Did you know that one penny doubled every day becomes over $5 million in 30 days! Why did God create man first? Ans: He didn't want any suggestions. This information was provided to you by your Post information officer. —Richa r d I. La wson, J r.

NAACP Wednesday, September 28th in Einstein Community Center, the first general membership meeting of the season was held. Tuesday, September 20th, the Executive Committee met and focused on relevant issues for this year’s agenda. The Freedom Fund Committee led the Annual 5 Mile Health Walk-a-Thon this morning, October 1, from the NAACP Day Care Center. Walkers solicited as many sponsors as possible and asked them to pledge a minimum of $2 per mile. Pledges were due prior to the start of the walk but arrangements can be made by calling 1-718-379-1297. The annual NAACP convention is October 7th9th. Join in the seminars and educational opportunities by participating in the state convention and learn more by accessing the NY State NAACP website. Write us at P.O. Box 75-3111, Einstein Station, Bronx, NY

10475; phone the Co-op City Branch of the NAACP at 718-671-7856. Visit the NAACP website: http://action.naacp.org/ or the New York State Branch website for current news. Don’t forget to renew your membership and include your membership number on the form. The Executive Committee next meets October 18, at 2:30 p.m. The next General Membership meeting is October 25 at 7 p.m. Both are in Rm. 35, Einstein Community Center. The NAACP, Co-op City Branch expresses sincere condolences to Reverend Dr. Palmore and the Palmore family on the passing of young David. Many of us knew David and held him in high regard. This press release is submitted with the approval of President Jeannette Graves. —E va L a za a r

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Co-op City Toastmasters Co-op City Toastmasters is a star club because we have star members. On Saturday, September 24, CCTM hosted the area level of the Annual Speech Contest. This event was co-chaired by Kelly Maxwell and Valerie Mapp Palma, both newer members. They did a fantastic job with the set-up of the room, the program arrangements, the flow of the meeting, and the beautifully decorated, well stocked table that held the makings of a great continental breakfast. Both Kelly and Valerie showed great leadership skills, which will lead them to the Competent Leader award. Sherba Richards, another of our newer members, was the Sergeant-atArms. From the moment you approached Room 28 at the Bartow Center where the

contest was being held, Sherba was there to greet you, get your name, present you with a name tag, and make you feel welcome. Additionally, she escorted the ballot counters to another room after the speeches were given, to assure that the ballot counting was not disturbed. She did a remarkable job and is also on her way to a Competent Leader award. The Competent Leader award is the first step in a series of leadership awards. A member takes on roles at a meeting such as being an evaluator, a grammarian, and numerous other jobs. Holding an assignment at an event, such as the above mentioned members, also counts towards the award. These larger assignments need to be completed only one time.

There is also more to brag about as our Treasurer, Sandra Reid, another newer member, won first place in the Humorous Speech contest and came in second in the Evaluation contest. Sandra competed against members of three other clubs and showed that newer members can succeed over more experienced speakers. Sandra will now be representing CCTM as she moves to the next level of competition. Come to a meeting and find out how much greater you can become, as both a leader and a speaker. Our next meeting will be held at the Bartow Center, 2049 Bartow Ave., Room 28, on October 6. The meeting starts at 7:30 p.m. and ends at 9:00 p.m. Parking is available in Garage #5; bring your voucher/receipt to the meeting for validation

in order to obtain free parking. In addition, kudos to both Jimmy Britt for his great speech given on September 15, and Lauretta Jaysura, who did a reading at our September 22 Speak-out meeting. Co-op City Toastmasters would like to thank all contestants who participated in the contest, the timers, judges, ballot counters, all members, and guests. Additionally, special thanks to the Area Governor, Lauretta Jaysura (also a member of CCTM), and Cassandra DeLa Mothe, the Division A Governor who acted as the Chief Judge. For additional information about Toastmasters, you can go to these websites: www.coopcity.freetoasthost.org or www.toastmasters46.org. —L or n a Sm ith

Broun Place Townhouse Association All I can say is “Wow!” What a turnout we had for our first Association meeting! Neighbors, let us keep up the momentum and continue attending the meetings each month. It was a very informative meeting and many issues from cooperators in Broun Place were addressed. We are still accepting Membership dues. You may see Ann at any time to pay dues which are $12/per townhouse per/year. Mr. Joe Boiko, Ombudsman, and Mr. Edgar Perez, CSO, were our guest speakers. Issues covered were Electric Grills on terraces – Evidently, full information was not disclosed to us about the mandate regarding not using electric grills on terraces. According to Mr. Boiko, the key word in this mandate is “combustible.” The coating that was used on the terraces is combustible “only when it is wet.” Once it has dried (according to the manufacturer, it is safe to grill on this surface.) Riverbay is in the

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This will allow for the washing of larger items such as comforters and blankets, etc. That will leave 3-30 lb. washers. Also, all laundry rooms will be painted, floor tiles replaced, and cable television (donated by Cablevision) will be installed in each room. For information and applications for installing stair chairs (for “B” townhouses) or stair lifts, please contact Mr. Perez or Mr. Boiko. The presentations given by Mr. Boiko and Mr. Perez were extremely helpful. They addressed all the questions presented to them in great detail. We thank them for their participation in our meeting. The “Broun Place Bulletin” is gearing up to accept new articles, recipes…any news

you wish to share with us. You may send them to brounplaceassoc@hotmail.com or submit them to me. We pray for the homebound and everyone experiencing health challenges to make a speedy recovery. Congratulations to those celebrating a special event. Our condolences to all of our neighbors who have lost loved ones. If you have acknowledgements of any kind that you wish to share, please contact Ms. Iris Sanchez or any officer on the Executive Board. You can also email us at brounplaceassoc@hotmail.com. Happy Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur! —M a r j or ie H elm s

Co-op City Times / October 1, 2011

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 for children and adults is held at 9:15 a.m. We invite you to worship, study, and pray with us. The Co-op City Baptist Church is located at 135 Einstein Loop, Room 50 (lower level). Our telephone number is 718-3203774. Visit us on the web at www.coopcitybaptistchurch.org. Mid-week worship service is held on Wednesdays at 12 p.m. Bible study will be held on Wednesday, 1:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Prayer service is held on Fridays at noon and 7:30 p.m. Feast Delivers has been suspended until further notice. The Nurses Ministry will host a Health Fair on Saturday, October 8, 9 a.m., in the

Fellowship Hall. Dr. Margaret Rayneel will discuss health issues and Mr. Stephen Isaacs, a nutritionist, will discuss a rainbow of nutrition issues. All are invited to attend. The Scholarship Ministry will present an Educational Workshop for parents and students, on Saturday, October 22, 11 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall. This workshop will focus on grades 5 – 8 and how the high school admissions process works. The church family and community are welcome to attend. Call 718-379-0541, 718671-7507 or 718-320-3774 for additional information or to RSVP. The Scholarship Ministry will be going on their Fall Shopping Spree on Saturday, October 29, and you are invited to join them at the NEW Tanger Outlet Mall in Deer Park, Long Island. Tickets are $40 and the bus will leave from the Emigrant

Savings Bank on Asch Loop and Bartow Avenue at 9 a.m. For additional information, call 718-671-7507, 718-671-1918 or 718-320-3774. Co-op City Baptist Church will celebrate its 40th Anniversary on Saturday, November 19, 11:30 a.m. at the Davenport Country Club, located at 400 Davenport Avenue, New Rochelle, NY. Adult tickets are $65 and children, ages 3 -12 are $30. Please call the church for additional information. Pack your bags! The Scholarship Ministry invites you to hit the high seas again. They will be sailing on the Carnival Miracle leaving from New York City on Monday, July 9, 2012. They will sail to San Juan, Puerto Rico; St. Thomas and Grand Turk. A deposit of $150 is due on or before October 9. For additional information, call 718-379-

0541, 718-671-7507 or the church at 718-320-3774. M ission St a t emen t for t he C o-op C ity Ba pt ist C h u r ch : 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. 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.Principle CenteredLiving.com or www.RevDr SheldonEWilliams.com. —H a t t ie L . L u ca s

St. Joseph’s Episcopal Anglican Church Fr. Taylor and the congregation of St. Joseph’s cordially invite you to worship with us at 155 Dreiser Loop, lower level; (718) 320-0844. All are welcomed. 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 wish to thank all who helped make our American/Caribbean dinner

sale a success. Remember, O Lord, your great mercy and love, for they are from of old. (Psalm 25:6) —D. Singleton & M . C ha mber s

Jewish War Veterans Post 500 There will be a meeting of Co-op City Post 500 on October 2nd at 10 a.m. at the Town House Restaurant on Dreiser Loop. The Bronx County JWV is selling Tshirts with the Jewish War Veterans logo on

the front. It comes in navy blue and costs $30 per shirt. If any member would like to purchase a shirt, bring a check made out to Bronx County JWV and a paper with your name and address and size of shirt request-

ed to our next meeting. To all members who have not as yet paid their dues for this year, please send them in as soon as possible. All Jewish veterans who are interested

in joining Post 500, call our Membership Officer, Stuart Rosenthal, at 718-3798876 for information and an application. To all members, have a very happy —M a r vin Wa r m New Year.

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Pentecostal Tabernacle Pentecostal Tabernacle is located at 120 Benchley Place, 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. Worship service starts at 11:30 a.m.- 2 p.m. Prayer meeting will be held every Wednesday evening starting at 7:30 p.m. Bible study will be held every Friday evening at 7:30 p.m. Focus: 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 patient 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 718-324-0334 or 718-3204218. —R ev. R. Sibb lies

Building 21 Association T I ME T O T HI NK… We are still rejoicing in the coming together of our neighbors and friends at our last meeting. We met with Section 4 Supervisor of porters and it was quite informative. We are starting to learn and know what it takes to get simple things done. We are learning that it starts with us and ends with us. Somewhere in between is the management hired by us to assist us in making all this work. If that got past you, then you should have been at our meeting. You don’t want to miss the next one. Tuesday, October 18th. Our Assemblyman Michael Benedetto will be our special guest.

Our dues are still only $5 per year. The year for us starts in September and goes through August. So yes, it is that time again. Our dues allow us to decorate for the holidays, create and participate in special functions, facilitate meetings and maintain our room, etc. We are also looking to recognize special neighbors who go above and beyond the duty of being just a good neighbor. If you know of such a person, let us know. Tell us their name and what makes them special. Send inquiries to 21association@gmail.com. We recognize that there are many people who are feeling the crunch of the new increases. Every time this hap-

pens, there is unfortunate depression. If you or someone you know is feeling overburdened, there is help. Don’t allow this situation to make you feel like there is no hope. You are not alone. We are all feeling it in some way or another. We are currently seeking info. on counseling for those who become depressed because of the economic strain. We will keep you informed of which organizations here in Co-op City will be able to assist you. We are neighbors and we are family; we will win together. For further correspondence: 21association @gmail.com or call us at 347-504-1821. —Kevin L a m b r igh t

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, interracial, 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. Su nd ay Mor n ing Sched ule: Adult Bible Study – 9:15 a.m. Divine Worship - 10:30 a.m. Come and be blessed, we want an opportunity to love you. See you in church. Our children's Sunday School will teach and nurture your child/children in the word of God. All sessions are during worship service. Dr. Smit h' s Ser mon Ser mon top ic: "Buckle up for Battle."

Reading from divine scripture Ephesians 6:10-18. Week ly Act ivity Each Thursday at 10:00 a.m., Channel 70, Bronxnet, tune in and be blessed. If this program has lifted you, please let us know. Dr. Smith can be contacted at 718-320-0002. If you prefer to drop a personal note: P.O. Box 86, Bronx, NY 10475 is our mailing address. Bereavement Support Group meets Monday evenings at 7:00 p.m. Are you grieving the loss of a loved one? Come, our arms and hearts are open to you. God bless you! Upcom in g E vents: Thurs., Oct. 6 and Fri., Oct. 7 - Join us for our life changing fall revival featuring the prophetic woman for God, Evangelist Gloria Knight. God has a miracle just for you!

Service begins at 7:15 p.m. Sun., Oct. 9 - Chat & Chew. Everyone is invited to bring someone special to morning worship. After morning worship there will be food, fellowship and opportunity to meet a new friend. "I was hungry and you fed me"…Church of the Savior is reaching out to individuals and families who need nutritious food. Our food pantry, coordinated by First Lady Theresa Smith, is just a phone call away. For more information in donating or receiving food, please call her at 718-925-5052. T h ou gh t for t he Week: "Worry: The senseless process of using today to clutter up tomorrow's opportunity with leftover problems from yesterday." —Rev. Dr. Rob er t A. Smit h, J r.

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Community Protestant Church On behalf of our Pastor, Reverend Dr. Calvin E. Owens, and our church family, welcome to Community Protestant Church, a church of love and understanding, located at 1659 East Gun Hill Road, Bronx, NY 10469; telephone: (718) 8629172. CHURCH SCHEDULE Sunday School - 9:00 a.m. Worship Service - 11:00 a.m. Communion Service - Every first and third Sundays Prayer Meeting and Bible Study – Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMS ARE AT THE CHURCH’S ANNEX: 2053 ASCH LOOP NORTH (CO-OP CITY) Morning Prayer Services - Tuesday, 6:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. Neighborhood Bible Study - Thursday at 10:00 a.m.

Fellowship, “Life on God’s Terms” Every Friday (except 4th Friday) 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. OTHER SCHEDULED EVENTS: Saturday, October 8, 3:00 p.m., get on board the “GLORY TRAIN,” a fantastic play presented by the Sepia Players at Community Protestant Church, 1659 East Gun Hill Road, Bronx. Donation: $20. For additional information and/or to purchase tickets, call (718) 513-3308; 671-2187; 655-7241 or 671-5961. Monday, October 10th – Join CPC Tours on their Columbus Day Outing in the Poconos. Includes shopping at the Crossing Premium Outlets followed by a stop at The Mount Airy Casino (Rebate: $35 slot play). Tickets: $50. For tickets and/or additional information, call CPC Tours at (718) 671-1182. PASTORAL ANNIVERSARY BANQUET In observance of his 35th Pastoral

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 8:00 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.

Anniversary, Community Protestant Church most cordially invites the community to join us at a Black Tie Banquet in honor of our Pastor, Reverend Dr. Calvin E. Owens, on Friday, October 14, 6:30 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. at the V.I.P. Country Club, New Rochelle, New York. Donation: $110/adults; $60/children. For tickets and/or additional information about the Banquet, please call the church at (718) 862-9172. Saturday, October 22, 9:00 p.m. - 2:00 a.m. – Enjoy a great evening of entertainment at the South Carolina Committee’s Annual Dance in Dreiser Auditorium. Music by DJ Jimmy Pressley. Ticket: $20/advance; $25/at door, available by calling (718) 379-8514; (718) 671-0425, (718) 671-5493 or (718) 671-0231. Thursday, March 22, 2012, CPC Tours sponsors a trip to Sight and Sound to see JONAH, with dinner at Miller’s Restaurant. Ticket: $130. For ticket and/or

additional information, call (718) 6711182. The Women’s Guild Announces A FANTASTIC 17-DAY AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL…WEST TOUR - June 26July 12, 2012. Tour includes: round-trip transportation by Amtrak Rail and deluxe motorcoach; reclining coach seat with leg rest or private roomette sleeping accommodation; first class hotel accommodations; 19 meals; sightseeing at the Grand Canyon, Las Vegas, Yosemite National Park, San Francisco and Salt Lake City. For additional information, call (718) 6715961; (718) 320-1435; (718) 798-3337, or (718) 320-2608. The doors of Community Protestant Church are open to all to worship and fellowship with Christian believers of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. You are cordially invited to come in, join in and receive your blessing. E va n G . M it ch ell —E

Church of the New Vision Next Generation & Club meets 1st & 2nd Friday of the month at 8:30 p.m. Seniors’ Ministry meets 1st Wednesday of the month at 11:00 a.m. Mid-day Bible Study meets every Tuesday afternoon from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. Come join New Visions “Partners in Reading Program” every Sunday afternoon from 1:40 p.m. to 2:30 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. Please join us for our Fall revival services on Tuesday, October 18; Wednesday, October 19th and Thursday, October 20 at 7:30 p.m. Our guest speaker will be Pastor

Aubrey Adams of Breath of Life Ministries, Bronx, NY. Our Usher Board Ministry is sponsoring a trip to see “Miracle of Christmas” at the Sight and Sound Theatres on Saturday, December 3rd. Roundtrip transportation and all you can eat at the Old Country Buffet, Outlet shopping at Rockvale, taxes and all gratuities are included. Donation for adults is $145 and children 11 years old and younger, $130. A deposit of $25 per person reserves your seat. Payment plan is available. The balance is due on or before November 1st. Please call the church for further information. The Church of the New Vision is located at 135 Einstein Loop, Room #33, Bronx, NY 10475; Telephone: (718) 6718746 or (718) 320-0409. —C a r ol H a q u e

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! Saints, God calls believers to show their love and gratefulness for Him in their good

works of hospitality and compassion. Let’s look at scripture that encourages this. Hebrews 13: 1-6 says: 1 Let brotherly love continue. 2 Do not forget to entertain strangers, for by so doing some have unwittingly entertained angels. 3 Remember the prisoner as if chained with them-those who are mistreated-since you yourselves are in the body also. 4 Marriage is honorable among all, and the bed undefiled; but fornicators and adul-

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terers God will judge. 5 Let your conduct be without covetousness; be content with such things as you have. For He Himself has said, “I will never leave you nor forsake you.” 6 So we may boldly say: “The Lord is my helper; I will not fear. What can man do to me?” Now I extend our weekly invit ations to you: The church will open today at 3 p.m. for a sweet hour of prayer. Tomorrow morning at

10 is Sunday School. Morning Worship begins at 11. Every 3rd Sunday following the morning worship, we serve Holy Communion. We love you, and may God forever bless you is our prayer. We don’t worry about anything, but we pray about everything. We are located at 171 Dreiser Loop in Section 1. Our phone numbers are (347) 2764925 & (718) 671-3627. Jesus loves you, and so do we. —Apost le Glad ys R . Little

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Mon., October 3

Bartow

Einstein

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

Bingo – 11:00 am, Room

Dominos 10:00 am, Rm.

45 2:00

pm,

Around The Lunch table 11:30 am, Rm. 49

Word Games 9:30 am – 11:00 am, Rm. 31

Bingo 11:00am, Rm. 31

Fri., October 7

Thurs., October 6

Wed., October 5

Tues., October 4

4:00 pm, Room 25

Current Events 10 a.m., Rm. 31

Walking and Exercise w/Ms. Gaskill, 2 – 4 pm

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

Tai Chi 11:00 in Rm. 45

Alert & Alive 10:30, Rm. 7

Bingo 1:00 in Rm. 49

Mixed Cultural Dance 10:30 in Aud. A

Matinee Movie w/ George Rm. 49, 2-4 p.m.

Dominoes 10 a.m., Rm. 45 Spelling Bee10 a.m., Rm. 49 Spanish Practice Class 10:30 in Computer lab Bingo 1:00 in Rm. 49

Dominos 10am, Rm. 45

Dominos 2:30pm, Rm. 31

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

Word Games 9:30am11:30am, Rm. 31

Spelling Bee 11:00am, Rm. 49

Bingo 2:00pm, Rm. 31 Card Games 2:30-4 pm, Rm. 31

Bingo 1:00pm, Rm. 49

Movie Madness 9:30 am, Rm. 31

Dominos 10 am, Rm. 45

Spelling Bee 11:00am, Rm. 31

Art10:00 am, Rm. 45

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

2 – 4 p.m., Rm. 7

Dominoes 10 in Rm. 49

Word Games 9:30 –11:30 a.m., Rm. 31

Library 9 am-1pm Rm. 31

Afternoon Movie

Bingo 1:00pm, Rm. 49 Card Games 2:00pm4:00pm, Rm. 49 Blood Pressure 2nd and 4th Friday, 10:00am11:30 am, Rm. 49

Card Games 2-4 pm, Rm. 31

Mind Teasers 12-1 p.m., Rm. 7 Tuesday Movie w/popcorn 2-4 p.m., Rm. 7 Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session, Rm. 7, 9:30 – 1:00 Garden Club, Rm. 7, 10:00 a.m. Sewing w/Raymonde 9:30 – 11 a.m., Rm. 7 Tai Chi 11 a.m., Rm. 2 Mind Teasers 12-1 p.m., Rm. 7 Art Class 1-4 p.m., Rm. 7 Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session 9:30am1:00pm, Rm. 7 Blood Pressure 1st and 3rd Thurs. 10 -11:30am, Rm. 7 Line Dancing 10 am, Rm. 7 Mind Teasers 12-1 pm, Rm. 7 Belly Dancing 12:30 pm, Aud A Handi-Flex 1 pm, Aud A Drama 1:30-4 pm, Rm. 7 Crochet and Knitting 9:00am, Rm. 2 Day at the Movies w/ popcorn 10 am, Rm. 7 Meditative Moments 11:00, Rm. 8 Mind Teasers 12:00pm-1:00pm, Rm. 7 Whist Card Game/ Scrabble 2:00pm4:00pm, 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

1st Monday: Stew Leonards 1st & 3rd Mondays: Super Wal-Mart

$5 $12

Fridays Tuesdays

$3 $12

Swimming Bowling

PICK-UP TIMES Bartow Dreiser Einstein 1 p.m. 1:15 p.m. 1:30 p.m. 8:30 a.m. 8:45 a.m. 9:00 a.m. (June, July & August only) 1:15 p.m. 1:00 p.m. 1:30 p.m. 11 a.m. 11:30 a.m. 11:15 a.m.

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Soups, Breads and Desserts

Chicken breast Vegetable rice Collard greens

Whole wheat bread Banana

Tues., Oct. 4

Tuna loaf Orzo w/mushrooms Beets

Rye bread Pineapple chunks in juice

Wed., Oct. 5

Apple juice Beef macaroni casserole, Broccoli Cauliflower

Pot roast beef Mashed potato Broccoli florets

Italian bread Seedless grapes

Thurs., Octt. 6

Baked turkey legs w/gravy Yams Italian blend Orange/pineapple juice Tilapia Corn on the cob Kale

Honey turkey wings Sweet potato Green beans

Whole wheat bread Orange

Mind Teasers

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

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

Stay Well Exercise 10 a.m., Room 31 Dominoes 2:30 p.m., Rm. 25 Word Games 9:30– 1:30 p.m., Rm. 31 Bingo 2 p.m. in Rm. 25 Blood Pressure 1st & 3rd 9–10 a.m., Rm. 31 Card Games 2-4 p.m., Rm. 25

– 1:00 p.m., Rm. 7

Kosher Pineapple juice Chuck wagon steak Whole grain penne pasta Tossed salad Orange juice Herb-marinated chicken Oven browned potatoes Brussels sprouts

9:00 a.m., Rm. 7

12 p.m. – 1 p.m., Rm. 7

Bingo 10:00 in Rm. 31

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

Crochet and Knitting

Mon., Oct. 3

Library, Exercise, Chat Session 9:30 a.m.

Room 25

Card Games 2:00 pm –

Date:

Library 9:30am – 1:00 pm, Rm. 49

Dominos

Dreiser

Fri., Oct. 7

Chicken stew Bowtie egg noodles Tossed salad

Whole wheat bread Fruit salad in juice

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

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Upcoming Events/Trips NEW!! - Men’s Line Dancing, Room 31, Bartow Center, Fridays, 9:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. Women Line Dancing, Room 31, Bartow Center, Fridays, 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. NEW !! Effective September 26, in order to receive REF UNDS, JASA must be notified of cancellations at least 24 hours in advance. E M P I R E C I T Y C ASI NO . I F you r nam e is on the list , your paym ent M UST be m ade b y t he Fr id ay p r ior to t he t r ip. New da t es t o be published for Novem ber a n d Decem ber. PAL I SADE S M AL L – M on d a y, O ctober 24 - $10. Trip includes transportation and boxed lunch. Pick-ups: Asch Loop – 9:00 a.m.; Dreiser – 9:15 a.m. and Einstein – 9:30 a.m. WALM ART – FRI DAY, O ct ober 28 $12. Trip includes transportation & boxed lunch. Pick-ups: Asch Loop – 8:30 a.m.; Dreiser – 8:45 a.m. and Einstein – 9:00 am. ALL J ASA O FFI CE S CL OSE a t 3: 00 p.m., FR I DAY, O C TO BE R 7. F lower Bu lb P la n t in g E ven t - On Monday, October 10th at 1:00 p.m., there will be a flower bulb planting event. Daffodils and tulip bulbs will be planted for Spring!!! Mulled apple cider, ginger cookies, and early Halloween candy will be part of the ceremony. All active levels and a ges a r e welcom e! Come to wa t ch or dig a hole! SC RI E C LI NI C : JASA will be holding a SCRIE Clinic on Wedn esday, O ct ober 12t h. To sign up, please call 718-320-2066 to make an appointment with a Social Worker. Please bring the following documents: 1. Must be 62 years of age or older; bring proof of age. 2. Have an annual household income of $29,000 or less; bring proof of income: Pension, Dividends, Wages, Social Security, etc. 3. Federal Tax returns, if filed; bring a copy of your 2010 10-40 form. FL U SH OTS FO R SENIO R S On October 11th, Walgreens is offering Flu Shots to seniors. Bartow Community Center, Rm. 28, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.; Einstein Community Center, Rm. 35, 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.; and on Monday, October 17, Dreiser Community Center, Rm. 8, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. There is no out of pocket expense for individuals on Medicare Part B or Medicaid. Please be sure to bring your Medicaid/Medicare Park B card with you. Br onx J ASA M edicar e Summ it - There are many changes with Health Care – and

Medicare enrollment is here. Do you know what the changes and updates are? JASA is holding a Medicare event that will help you gain information on eligibility and learn about the various benefit programs offered through Medicare and Social Security. For anyone who has Medicare, this informative event is not to be missed. Representatives from the Medicare Rights Center, New York City Department for The Aging, and Social Security will be present. The Medicare Summit will be on the October 27th in the Dreiser Auditorium at 1:00 p.m. Car egiver Supp or t Gr oup: A Ca r egiver Suppor t G r oup ca n offer a n atm ospher e of under st a nding and su ppor t for car egiver s to discu ss issues and con cer ns. W heth er you ca r e for a loved one fr om a d ist ance or in your h ome, you a r e m ost welcome. Th e gr oup m eets ever y ot her Tu esd a y at : 2049 Ba r t ow Avenue, R oom 31 fr om 1-2 p.m . The next session is Tuesd ay, O ctob er 11th a nd O ct ober 25t h. The su ppor t gr ou p is fa cilit a t ed by a social wor ker. I f you have any questions, please cont a ct J ASA at 718320-2066. Disability G r oup - The disability group will be ca ncelled for Friday, October 7th, and is rescheduled for Friday, October 14th at 1:00 p.m. Dia bet ic Suppor t Gr oup Diabetes can seem to be an overwhelming disease because it impacts so many areas of your daily life. The Diabetic Support group goals are too keep you informed and motivated on how to stay healthy. The group meets every last Monday of the month at 177 Dreiser Loop, 2nd Floor, Room 7, from 1 p.m.-2 p.m. The next session is scheduled for M onda y, Oct ober 31. For more information and to register, please contact C hidin ma Ezihe, 718-671-2090 (Ext . 3011) or Rosella St one, 718-320-2066 (Ext . 2003). Senior C ent er Field Tr ip Per m ission Slip – Effective immediately, all senior center participants are required to fill out a Senior Center Field Trip Permission Slip before going on any JASA senior center trips. If you are paying for someone to go on the trip, you m ust make sure that they bring the form with them on the day of the trip. All for ms m ust be filled out pr ior to going on the t r ip; No Exceptions. BL OO D PRE SSURE – Locations and schedule – 135 Einstein Loop, Room 45, every 2nd & 4th Friday at 10 a.m. – 11-30 a.m., 177 Dreiser Loop, Room 7, every 1st & 3rd Thursday at 10:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m.

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WEEKLY SCHEDULE EDUCATION African American Association: “Business Education Classes” Wed., 10/5; 6:00 pm (Dreiser Room #2)

FRATERNAL Co-op City Toastmasters: “Meeting” Thurs., 10/6; 7:30 pm (Bartow Room #28)

HOBBIES Duplicate Bridge Club: “Bridge Game” Wed., 10/5; 4:00 pm (Dreiser Room #9) African American Association: “Belly Dancing” Mon., 10/3; 7:00 pm (Dreiser Room #2), “Yoga/Pilates” Tues., 10/4; 7:00 pm (Dreiser Room #2)

RELIGIOUS Deeper Life Church: Tues., 10/4; 7:00 pm (Dreiser Room #1) Church of the New Vision: “Bible Studies” Sun., 10/9; 9:30 am (Einstein Room #38) Faith @ Work Christian Church: “Bible Study” Thurs., 5:30 pm (Dreiser Room #8); “Youth Ministry” Fri., 10/7; 3:30 pm (Dreiser Room #10); “Worship Service” Sun., 10/9; 8:00 am (Dreiser Room #8) Iglesia Cristiana Marcos 16:15: Sun., 10/9; 10:00 am (Einstein Rm #35) Harvest Restoration Ministries: “Bible Study” Wed., 10/5; 7:00 pm (Dreiser Room #10), “Worship Service” Sun., 10/9; 10:00 am (Dreiser Room #9) Circle of Christ: “Children’s Bible Study” Sun., 10/9; 10:00 am (Dreiser Room #2) Greater Love Cathedral Baptist Church: “Bible Study” Wed., 10/5; 6:30 pm (Dreiser Room #8) “Worship Service” Sun., 10/9; 3:00 pm (Dreiser Room #1)

SCOUTS Greater New York Girl Scouts: “Meeting” Fri., 10/7; 6:00 pm (Dreiser Rooms #1, 2, 4, and 9)

SENIORS JASA Senior Services: “Luncheon” Mon.,- Fri., 10/3-10/7; 8:00 am Bartow Room # 31 Retirees of Dreiser Loop: “Meeting” Wed., 10/5; 1:00 pm (Dreiser Loop Aud. A)

SERVICE & CIVIC Weight Watchers Nutrition Program: Tues., 10/4; “Meeting Time” 6:00 pm (Dreiser Room #4)

Williamsbridge Club: “Meeting” Fri., 10/7; 5:30 pm (Dreiser Room #8) Einstein Cancer Fund: “Meeting” Tues., 10/4; (Einstein Room #38)

SPORTS New York Lyons Mane Track: “Track Practice” Mon., 10/3; & Wed., 10/5; 5:30 pm

AARP Chapter #4997 FYI: Additional information to avoid drug reactions: 1) Ask to be prescribed drugs that have been on the market for at least seven years; 2) ask why the doctor is prescribing a particular drug – in addition, ask what the risks and benefits are, compared to alternative drugs; 3) don’t stop taking a drug without consulting your doctor; and 4) review your medications online – using AARP’s Drug Interaction Checker at www.aarp.org/healthtools. 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. 2011 TOUR AC TI VI TIE S R EM INDER : You don’t have to be a member of Peachtree Chapter to attend any of the trips, so come and go with us. Let’s have fun together. Oct. 17th & 18th – Rocking Horse Resort Fall Foliage – overnight stay; 3 meals; resort activities; stop-off on the way home to the Monticello Raceway/Casino (“current” photo ID or Passport required) — $199/double; $249/single — Final payment is due a.s.a.p. - contact Jean, 718-379-3742. Dec. 30 – Jan. 1, 2012 – New Year’s Eve weekend celebration at the DESMOND – Lavish New Year’s Eve Party; cocktail party w/hot hors d’oeuvres & pasta station; 5 hours open bar; surf & turf dinner; champagne toast; music/dancing; All New Christmas Show at the American Music Theater; after check-in, dinner w/fun & games; full-hot buffet breakfast; then you can go to an Atlantic City Casino or shop-

ping at QVC Studio Tour or shopping at King of Prussia Mall or relaxing at the Desmond; 2 nights deluxe accommodations; New Year’s Day Champagne Brunch & show; $534/person double; $634 – single; $526/person triple; $50/per person trip insurance available – $50 deposit due at registration – Contact Delores, 718-379-2176, for Registration Form to be mailed to you. 2012 TOUR ACT IVIT IE S APRIL 23-24, 2012 – “JONAH” – experience the mighty storm at sea that breaks apart an enormous ship; peer into the underwater world & see the giant fish swallow up God’s misguided Prophet Jonah — at the Millennium Theater in Lancaster (PA) – trip includes: a stop in Bethlehem (PA) known as the “Christmas City;” visit the Sands Casino ($35 casino bonus) — current photo ID or passport required; lodging at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Reading; wine & cheese reception w/a sit-down dinner and live Musical Comedy show; 2nd day hot breakfast buffet; visit an Amish quilt shop, cannery & Kitchen Kettle gift shops; w/reserved seats at the Millennium Theater for “JONAH;” stop for dinner on the way home…$281/person double; $331 – single; Trip insurance - $14/each – double; $29/single; call Jeanne, 718-379-3742 for registration info. NOTE : The Tour Committee will be working on trips for 2012. If you have a “wish list” for a trip you would like us to consider, please contact any member of the committee with details…we would like to hear from you. —Delores Debnam

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Handicapped Adults Association Baychester Library Events VISIT THE LIBRARY - A GREAT WEALTH OF INFORMATION TODAY: Movie, 2 p.m., Les Parapluies de Cherbourg (The Umbrellas of Cherborg). Genevieve, a shop assistant is madly in love with Guy, a gas station mechanic. Their ill-fated love story unfolds to Academy Award winner Michel Legrand’s enchanting score, which features the Oscar-nominated song, “I Will Wait for You.” The Umbrellas of Cherbourg is a symphony of color and music that will make your heart sing.

WEEKLY EVENTS KIDS Game On Nintendo Wii! • Kids Time • Teen Advisory Group (TAG) • Teen Book Café • Chess Club • Teen Time - For dates, times and other information, please call the library at 718-379-6700.

VAN—For information on the van, call the office at 718-320-2069. F L E A M AR KE T —Come to Room #13 and shop in our flea market. Greeting cards 25¢ each, canes $5 each, jewelry, soft covered books 5 for $1, hard covered books 50¢ each, CD’s music in Spanish and English $1 each. New items arrive daily. We

are open from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. in Dreiser Community Center, Room #13. THE OFFI CE—Our office hours are 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. If you need information, call the office at 718-320-2069. Pen n ies, p en n ies, pen nies—Please bring them to the office. —Ar lene Rodr iquez

Einstein Cancer Fund A healthy, happy birthday or anniversary to everyone celebrating this month of October. R eminder — Tuesda y, October 4th is a general membership meeting in Room 38 at 1:30 p.m. This will be a Bingo meeting. Bring your friends and become a member. Dues are still $12 a year. Everyone is most welcome. Tuesda y, October 11, we are going to the Sands Casino. Cost per person is $30 and

you will receive a $20 slot play and a $5 food voucher. Time of pick-up is at 8:15 a.m. starting at Einstein Loop, followed by Asch and Dreiser Loop. As always, please bring a valid photo I.D. and your casino card. For the above trip, please call Mildred at 718-320-0288, Loretta at 718-671-2598, or Lydia at 718-671-3005. For memorial cards, please call Loretta. Good health and healings are wished to —Lydia R ua s all.

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Happy birthday and happy anniversary to all who celebrate in the month of October. Wednesday, October 5—Bingo game in Room 39 at 1:30 p.m. Admission is $2 for members and guests. Refreshment served; 4 p.m. Tuesday, October 25—Going to Air Casino. Price is $30. Rebate is $35. Pick-up time is 8:30 a.m. at our 3 usual bus stops— Einstein Center, Asch Loop (back of library) and Dreiser Loop. Thursday, November 10—Our annual End of Year Party at Seashore Restaurant Price is $55 (fifty-five). Music and enter-

tainment by our Mr. Williard. Menu: appetizer, salad, pasta, Salmon, shrimps, filet of Sole, seafood platter, BBQ: chicken, ribs or both. Vegetables, potatoes, soft drink, iced tea, special cake, coffee & tea. Wednesday, October 19—Going to Villa Roma. Pick-up time is 8 a.m. at our 3 usual bus stops. Please don’t be late! For more information, call Ann or Mary at 135 Einstein Center or call 718-379 9613, Monday – Thursday, 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. or call Mary in evening at 718-379-21899. We are still having our Garage Sale. GOOD HEALTH TO ALL. —Ma r y P illa

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Traditional Synagogue

Yom Kippur Reflections by Rabbi Solomon I. Berl Spiritual Leader of Young Israel Synagogue

Yom Kippur climaxes the Ten Days of Repentance by appealing to the individual. The world becomes better when people improve. Deep down in the heart of every person, no matter how busy he has been all year long, no matter how far he has strayed from the ways of G-d, is the spark of Divine conscience. Each man feels the need for Divine mercy and forgiveness. He may have been the most negligent worshipper all year long; on Yom Kippur he feels comfortable only in the synagogue. He returns to his people and to its oldest associations by coming to a House of G-d. The affliction of the soul - the fasting - which accompanies the ritual of atonement is most emphatically not a voluntary penalty for transgressions the worshipper has been guilty of. Divine forgiveness, it has been pointed out, is not to be purchased for so petty a price as abstention from food and drink. Rather, this moral bloom growing out of physical discipline is what opens the eyes to the existing truth that G-d is the essential fact of life. Why on Yom Kippur does the average modern Jew act this way and “get religion,” you ask? Yom Kippur is con-

cerned with the individual, with his stubborn insistence to commit himself to the certain hope that man can create a better world by creating a better person out of himself. Man must begin with himself. Yom Kippur’s call for Teshuvah, to return and to repent, has an appeal to the Jew that is timeless simply because the appeal to the spiritual in man is universal. Yom Kippur emphasizes personal concern, personal spirituality, personal righteousness, personal faith, personal Judaism. These concerns with personal life and our personal aspirations suggest we think aloud together about our basic values on this holy of holy days. What does it mean to be alive? What are we seeking in life? What are we searching for and running after so hard? Is it success? What should we seek, if not money and power and pleasure? What are our chief goals in life? What do the people who share my life mean to me? What is our personal religion, our personal philosophy of life? This is our purpose on Yom Kippur: to seek to return to basic goals of Judaism through repentance and prayer.

Co-op City Jewish Center The Co-op City Jewish Center is located at 900 Co-op City Blvd., Bronx, N.Y. 10475. Saturday services are continuing thanks to those people who attend. Please try to attend whenever possible. We would like to remind our members and any Jewish people in Co-op City looking for a conservative synagogue. We are still here, and all are welcome. Try to take a Saturday and come to services when you can. Donations can be mailed to the Co-op Jewish Center. ROSH HASHONAH — September 28 at 6:30 p.m.; September 29 at 8:30 a.m.

SHOFAR – September 29 at 10:30 a.m. TASHLICH – September 29 at 3:00 p.m. EVENING SERVICES — September 29 at 6:50 p.m. ROSH HASHONAH — September 30 at 8:30 a.m.; SHOFAR — September 30 at 10:30 a.m. KOLNIDRE, OCT 7 6:15P.M. YOM KIPPUR – Oct. 8, 8:30 a.m. YISKOR – Oct. 8, 10:30 a.m. SHOFAR – Oct. 8, 7:12 p.m. RABBI PAMLEA BARMASH AND CANTOR JERRY SCHNEIDER ARE WITH US AGAIN THIS YEAR. SHONA TOVA TO ALL. —Marvin Seidman

The Traditional Synagogue of Co-op City, Young Israel of Baychester, Section 5 (new address) at Bldg. 27B-120 Erdman Place (behind the lobby), welcomes you to pray with them. Tel. for the Shule (same old number), 1-718-379-6920. Not e: Office hours are on Thursday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and on Sunday, we are here from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Candle lighting on Friday, October 7, is before 6:11 p.m. Shabbat ends today, Saturday, October 1, at 7:19 p.m. We recite Havdallah (The Recital over the Wine) at the end of Shabbos. Mincha services on Saturday, October 1 at 6:35 p.m. and the Shalosh Seudos repast is at 6:45 p.m. The community is always welcome to attend our various functions and enjoy a great day of fun and friendship. C om in g E ven ts: Saturday, October 1-Morning Services are at 9:00 a.m. Kiddush at 12:30 p.m. Mincha is at 6:25 p.m. and the Rabbi’s class is at 6:00 p.m. The class for this week will encompass Jewish Life Cycle/Holiday Season. The parsha this week is “HaazinuShuva.” Shabbat ends at 7:19 p.m. Sunday, October 2 – Fast of Gedallah (Observed) Friday, October 7-Erev Yom Kippur and Shabbat Candle Lighting is at 6:09

p.m. Kol Nidre is at 6:10 p.m. Saturday, October 8-Morning services 8:30 a.m.; Yiskor at 12:00 p.m.; Mincha, 4:00 p.m.; Neila, 5:45 p.m. and Maariv, 6:55 p.m. Sunday, October 9 at 1:30 p.m. — The Sisterhood runs an afternoon of Bingo. The cost is $3 per person. Refreshments are always served. Come on over and enjoy a fun afternoon. G ood a n d Welfa r e: Officiating for the holidays is Rabbi Daniel Z. Kronengold and Cantor David Greenbaum. Please, seating space is limited. Come on down to the synagogue to purchase kosher wine. Do you need a tree certificate sent “in Honor” or “in Memory” of a special occasion or a condolence? For information, you can call Mimi at 1-347-427-4526 and we can accommodate you. What a wonderful surprise we had on Sunday, September 18 when we were visited by Adele Eliot who came to Bingo. Her daughter, Laura, and her son, Bob, were visiting Adele and Dave and decided to bring and stay with Adele at bingo. It was so good to see you and we hope that you will come back again. P lea se! Support the Synagogue. We always need your help. Thank you. Shalom! M ir ia m E velyn Ber lofsky —M

Men’s Club Traditional Synagogue I would like to remind everyone that the Traditional Synagogue of Co-op City has MOVED to a new location in Section 5. The new address is 120 Erdman Place, Building 27B. The Men’s Club is running a trip to the MOUNT AIRY CASINO in Pennsylvania on MONDAY, OCTOBER 17. C OST: $28 per person with a $25 slot and a $10 food voucher. Player may use any machine or table. Remember you need a government photo ID card to get your bonus slot play. Payment is due by October 14. We provide a free snack going, play

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Young Israel High Holy Day Services Rabbi Solomon I. Berl will officiate as Cantor and deliver the Holy Day sermons. Yom Kippur Eve – Friday, October 7th Mincha – 3 p.m. KOL NIDRE – 6:20 p.m. Yom Kippur Day – Saturday, October 8th Morning Service – 8:00 a.m. Public Yizkor Service – 10:30 a.m.

FAST ENDS – 7:12 p.m. Rabbi Berl and the officers of Young Israel, the Men’s Club and the Sisterhood, wish all Co-op City residents a Happy New Year of good health, good tidings, contentment and fulfillment in the year to come. May peace and harmony throughout the world become a reality in the coming year.

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$40 Field Service 2/25/12

MICROSOFT CERTIFIED PROFESSIONALS

FREE Phone Consultation

SPOONERS DOMESTIC SERVICE

10/29 • 4 Hour Minimum • General Cleaning — $72 + tax • Semi-Heavy Duty & Senior Care — $80 + tax • Super Heavy — $120 + tax Bonded • 7 Days • Accept Cash, Pay-Pal

www.spoonercleaning.com Call

(718) 320-5112

646-326-2676

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CLASSIFIEDS

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Floors

M & M FLOORS

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

Call Mike. (718) 792-0024

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Home Improvement

HANDYMAN

Painting • Plastering • Sheet Rock Repairs • Vinyl/Ceramic Tiles Installed • Shower Doors/Vanity/Kitchen Countertop/Faucets Installed • Lights/Blinds Installed.

Fast Service Cell:

(917) 346-0862

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1-800-479-2667 JASON LASH

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

• RANGE HOODS • LIGHT FIXTURES • KITCHEN CABINETS • CABINET REFACING • COUNTERTOPS • CUSTOM CLOSET MIRROR DOORS • CUSTOM WALL MIRRORS 10/29

MOVING

R O N ’S

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

914. 423. 1773

(718) 746-8925 PLASTIC SLIPCOVERS TABLE PADS CUSHIONS REFILLED • NEW FOAM RUBBER SOFA PLATFORMS LOW, LOW PRICES

ALL STATE DECORATORS

RUBBISH REMOVAL

Trucking Corp.

Slipcovers

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Residential/Commercial Estate Clean-Outs ✔ Construction ✔ Appliances ✔ Furniture ✔ Paint Cans ✔ Wood

Telephone Jacks

TELEPHONE JACKS Installation/Repairs • Business & Residential

Anything Non-Hazardous Heavy-Duty Cleaning

$75

Building Management Companies Welcome to Enquire!

Verizon Trained - 28 years

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Locksmith

917-482-5135

Notary Public

FAMILY LOCKSMITH

• CAT 5-Wiring • No Dial Tone • Static On Line • Hum On Line Repairs, TimeWarner, Cablevision, Verizon 10/15

Coakley’s Mobile Notary Service Serving Co-op City. 914-396-4074 Travel Rates Apply.

Licensed and Bonded

HIGH SECURITY LOCKS

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Painting

20% Off Any Lock Job!

Upholstery/Blinds

A-1 PAINTING PLUS

Medco • MultiLock • Wilson

REUPHOLSTERING

CUSTOM COLOR

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

Call Mike at: 718-974-1290 10/29

WE SAVE YOU MONEY! • Floor Service • Wallpaper, Panel, Carpet Removal • Blinds, Doors, Kitchen Cabinets Repaired

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

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

718.881.7691

Call Bill

718.320.5270

Yoga Classes

10/15

Make Your Special Videos Last! Weddings • Graduations • Birthdays Tapes Wear Out - Don’t Lose Those Memories! Transfer your audio and video cassettes to CD or DVD for long-lasting enjoyment of the important events in your life! Just $9.95 each! Pick-up & Delivery! Transfer: Vinyl LPs, Audio Cassettes to CD. Transfer: VHS, DV, Hi8, 8mm, Overseas VHS to DVD.

CALL NOW: 646-327-5106

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