Co-op City Times 10/02/10

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Vol. 45 No. 39

Saturday, October 2, 2010

Reduce car break-ins by following simple safety rules

BY JIM ROBERTS Car break-ins are on a slight increase recently, and Public Safety officials are reminding residents about the simple rules they can follow to deter thieves.

There were 21 car break-ins in the community during September, according to figures from the 45th Precinct, and all but one of those involved broken side or rear windows. In nine of those cases, GPS systems were removed from the cars, according to Sgt. Julie Stoll of the 45th Precinct.

Police arrested a suspect in two of those break-ins on Sept. 26 during the early morning hours in front of 1000 Baychester Ave. and hope that will head off some further break-ins.

“That should alleviate some of the problems,” Sgt. Stoll said.

Co-op City Public Safety Chief Frank Apollo said his department will continue to meet with newly-appointed Capt.

Russell Green of the 45th Precinct to deal aggressively with car break-ins and other public safety concerns in the community.

“We had a little bit of a spike in breakins, but we had a decline in grand larceny autos,” Chief Apollo said. “We’re addressing the issue of the break-ins and

we’re taking extra measures.”

Residents can help deter criminals by remembering to follow some simple guidelines.

“You need to always take GPS systems out of the car,” Chief Apollo said. “I know of a case in another part of the Bronx where a driver had their GPS in the arm rest of the car and the thief got in, destroyed the arm rest and took the GPS.” Drivers can leave the arm rests open if they are empty to deter break-ins.

Another important tip is to not leave loose coins visible as a target for a break-in.

“Don’t keep small change in your car - don’t have anything of any value visible in the car itself,” Chief Apollo said. “If you keep small change out visible in the car, people, when they are down and out, will break in.

“The economy is bad now, so if people can look through the windows of cars in the garages and see small change on the dash, they are going to break in and take it. If they do that to enough cars they might end up with a few dollars and that may be enough to buy something to eat or drink. It’s a basic crime of opportunity.

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Board approves increasing maintenance charges; awaiting state approval

BY ROZAAN BOONE The Riverbay Board has approved a resolution proposing increased fees for maintenance work performed at cooperators’ request, which will become effective once they are approved by the state’s supervisory agency for Mitchell-Lama developments, New York State Homes and Community Renewal (HCR), formerly known as the Division of Housing and Community Renewal.

Maintenance fees charged for work performed in residential apartments at the shareholder’s request or due to wear and tear have not been raised in many years and, according to the resolution proposing the increases, it is essential that Riverbay Corporation updates the charges to reflect today’s costs.

Resolution 10-53, which was submitted by Director Bill Gordon and seconded

by Director Al Shapiro at the September 21st Board meeting, states that the new charges are to cover costs and are not intended for profit.

“We haven’t changed the charges for

maintenance work performed in our apartments for quite some time and we’re just bringing those costs up to what it is costing the housing company,” said Director Gordon. “It should be pointed out that a lot of the services that are provided here in Co-op City, if we were living in other cooperatives, we would have to contract individually for those same services such as plumbing, changing our locks and replacing fixtures in our apartments, so even though the maintenance charges are being raised a bit to bring them up to today’s rates, Riverbay is still saving the cooperators money by offering these services in-house.”

Among the proposed charges to be increased is the cost of retrieval of keys, cell phones or other items from elevator pits which has been $5 for more than 40 years, according to Riverbay’s Ombudsman, Joe Boiko. The new charge, if it is approved by the state, will be $25.

“Our costs have skyrocketed over the (Continued on page 9)

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New Mohawk wood tiles a big improvement for shareholders

BY JIM ROBERTS Three years of developing and testing a new product created specifically for Coop City has paid off with a wood flooring tile that offers an improved look and wear while saving money for shareholders.

The new wood floor tiles, called Riverbay 9x9 and developed by Mohawk, the manufacturer of the flooring, includes an aluminum oxide coating that is longerlasting and provides a better seal against water damage.

And the new tiles cost 12% less than the former supplier, Bruce, was charging Riverbay for their wood tiles.

“We weren’t happy with Bruce because their cost has been steadily rising while the product has also changed and wasn’t as good,” said Riverbay Ombudsman Joe Boiko. “We started thinking about what to do about three or four years back.

“Working with the Board of Directors and the Construction Committee of the Board of Directors, we embarked on a search for what’s available. We examined and tested the wood floors in several

apartments,” Boiko said.

The new Mohawk wood tiles have a smoother finish, a darker wood grain color and a stronger backing surface than the Bruce tiles, according to Boiko.

The change to Mohawk Distribution, Inc. from Bruce for wood flooring tile was approved by the Riverbay Board of Directors through Resolution #09-50 last October. Shipments of the new tiles began this summer. According to the resolution, Riverbay will purchase approximately 24 truckloads of the wood tiles over the three-year contract.

Over the course of the contract, Riverbay is expected to save an estimated $250,000 annually on the new Mohawk tiles compared to the Bruce tiles.

In addition to saving money because of the lower cost, Riverbay will also save nearly $70,000 each year because of lower maintenance costs with the new wood floor tiles.

During the summer air conditioning season, Riverbay can receive up to 900 or (Continued on page 2)

State forms new agency with merger of DHCR and nyhomes

BY JIM ROBERTS Two New York state housing agencies – the Division of Housing and Community Renewal (DHCR) and nyhomes – have been merged into a new agency, New York State Homes and Community Renewal (HCR).

HCR consolidates the state’s many housing and community renewal programs, cuts costs, increases efficiency and maximizes New York’s ability to create quality affordable housing and safe, vibrant communities, according to Brian Lawlor, Commissioner and CEO of HCR. Oversight of the state’s Mitchell-Lama program will be administered by the new Housing Preservation unit headed by Mike Skrebutenas.

“At the beginning of the year, I announced the consolidation of numerous state agencies to reduce costs and preserve scarce resources in the face of a $9 billion budget deficit,” said New York Gov. David Paterson.

“The merger of the Division of Housing and Community Renewal (DHCR) and nyhomes, will not only save taxpayer dollars, it will increase transparency and efficiencies and strengthen our ability to improve the quality of life from one end of New York to the other. At a time when

poverty and homelessness are on the rise across the country, our role in creating homes that people can afford is crucial. I’m confident HCR will serve as a national model for building and preserving affordable homes and improving communities and local economies,” Gov. Paterson said.

The new alignment takes similar programs that had in the past been administered by the Housing Trust Fund Corporation (HFA), the State of NY Mortgage Agency (SONYMA), the Housing Finance Agency (HFA), the Affordable Housing Corporation (AHC), and DHCR and organizes them into three units led by one manager and staff: • Finance and Development unit will align all programs that fund the development of affordable housing, including Low Income Housing Tax Credit programs, tax exempt and taxable bond finance programs, single-family loan and Capital awards programs. That department will be headed by Marian Zucker.

• Housing Preservation, headed by Mike Skrebutenas, will include all the programs that maintain and enhance the state’s portfolio of existing affordable housing.

This includes the Public Housing portfolio, (Continued on page 2)

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Car Break-ins

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“You also shouldn’t leave any type of wiring that looks like it might belong to an iPod because they may think your iPod is in the car,” he said. “Or any other kind of wiring that looks like it’s going to hook up to other systems in the car.”

Cooperators are also reminded not to

leave their garage access cards visible in their cars. Thieves can use the cards to gain access to the garages, Chief Apollo said.

During September, there were also 42 arrests for petit larcenies, including 26 for shoplifting. Co-op City Public Safety officers made an arrest in an elder abuse

DHCR Merger

case involving a home attendant on Sept.

22 after 45th Precinct police received a complaint from someone who saw bruise marks on the elderly person. Police officials remind everyone to call if they suspect that an elderly person they know is being abused.

Another arrest was made by 45th Precinct police in September involving the theft of a Chrysler Town and Country minivan from 350 Baychester Ave. The defendant was apprehended on Sept. 14 in the 47th Precinct driving the stolen vehicle which was reported on Aug. 31.

President - led by Joy Willig, will coordinate all the offices that provide operational and professional support services to program staff. This unit will include the counsel’s office, intergovernmental, administration and finance, policy development, Fair Housing and communications.

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continue to be administered as an independent office reporting directly to the Commissioner/CEO. This new model is designed to cut red tape and simplify the delivery of programs, eliminate duplicative efforts and increase accountability and impact.

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two truckloads of the wood tile in stock at their warehouse in Teterboro, New Jersey, creating a certain supply for delivery whenever needed by Riverbay. The wood tiles are manufactured in China and having a steady supply available locally was important in case of any delivery problems from overseas, Boiko said.

So far, the switch to Mohawk wood floor tiles has been a cost-saving and popular success.

“Shareholders have really liked the look of the floor. They’ve said they can see the

improved quality over the Bruce tiles,” Boiko said.

Several shareholders actually decided to replace existing floors with the Mohawk tiles because they like the appearance so much.

Mohawk’s new Riverbay 9x9 wood tiles are now part of the Riverbay Portico flooring program where new shareholders can use vouchers to upgrade the flooring from the standard base carpet. Current residents can also replace flooring with the Mohawk wood tiles or other options through the Portico vendor. (See page 3).

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finance programs, single-family loan and Capital awards programs. That department will be headed by Marian Zucker.

• Housing Preservation, headed by Mike Skrebutenas, will include all the programs that maintain and enhance the state’s portfolio of existing affordable housing. This includes the Public Housing portfolio, the Office of Rent Administration, the Section 8 program, Asset Management, the Weatherization Assistance Program and Mitchell-Lama.

• Community Renewal - will include all the programs geared toward community and economic development, job creation and downtown revitalization, including the NYS Community Development Block Grant Program, NY Main Street program, Affordable Housing Corporation, Neighborhood Stabilization Program and the Neighborhood and Rural Preservation programs. This unit will be headed by Joe Rabito.

A fourth team - the Office of the

Flooring

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more work orders a month to replace wood floor tiles on sections of floors that suffer water damage, Boiko said. “Changing the wood floors is very expensive, so we were looking for alternatives to better suit our needs and prevent the floors from being damaged as often or as severely.”

Sales reps from Mohawk, one of the leading flooring companies in the world, were very helpful in testing different alternatives to replace the Bruce floor tiles, Boiko reported.

“In talking with Bruce, they had nothing better than this since this is their top line tile,”

he said. “Mohawk worked very closely with us in coming up with ideas and they agreed to come up with and build for us a tile designed specifically for Riverbay Corporation and Co-op City.”

Mohawk was able to produce a wood floor tile that matched the color of the Bruce red oak tile and provide a better product at a lower cost. The Mohawk tiles cost $2.85 a tile compared to the $3.15 a tile that Bruce was charging.

In addition, Mohawk agreed to lock in the lower price for three years and to also keep

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Please call 1-800-564-6868.

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45th Precinct Community Council meeting On Thursday, October 7, the 45th Precinct Community Council will meet at 7:30 p.m. at the Hawkins Post on City Island at 550 City Island Avenue.

For additional information, please contact Vice President Bob Bieder at 718-828-4401.

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Riverbay’s Portico program enhances flooring choices for shareholders

BY ROZAAN BOONE Riverbay Corporation is a participant in the Mohawk Industries’ Portico Program which offers quality carpeting and flooring to shareholders of Co-op City at discounted prices while also contributing a minimal percentage of the annual sales back into Riverbay’s general fund to help offset the community’s expenses.

This program is open to both incoming and current shareholders of Co-op City and is available through TF Andrews/Carpet I located at 607 Main Street in New Rochelle, N.Y. Incoming shareholders are given a voucher to offset the cost of the base carpeting/flooring 100%, while current shareholder can either replace or purchase carpeting/flooring at reasonable prices. All shareholders can also upgrade their choices if they choose to do so with incoming shareholders utilizing their vouchers and paying the difference of the upgrade.

Joe Boiko, Riverbay’s Ombudsman, reported that the carpeting that was used previously by Riverbay was discontinued and in researching the community’s options, found Mohawk Industries which has a program that is actually designed for homebuilders, but because of the size of Co-op City, extended the program to

Riverbay Corporation as well.

“We felt that the products that Mohawk offered were better suited to the needs of the corporation,” said Boiko.

“We know what the shareholders like and would want, and having worked with Mohawk in the past since they were also the manufacturer of the previous carpeting that was used in the development, we decided to go with their portico program.”

This new program offers two base carpets, a plush which comes in 36 colors that shareholders can choose from— and which is a green product—as well as a Berber which has 6-8 different color choices.

“From here, incoming shareholders can upgrade to 3-6 different styles in each category,” said Boiko. “Should they choose to upgrade, the value of the voucher that Riverbay gives them, will be used towards the upgrade and they just merely pay the difference.”

New shareholders who choose not to carpet can use their vouchers towards other style floors, such as Pergo floors, vinyl flooring, vinyl wood look style flooring, ceramic tiles, and the new Riverbay 9x9 developed specifically for Riverbay by Mohawk, as well as a whole host of other choices, Boiko said.

On the other hand, current shareholders who would like to put down carpet-

ing/flooring, redecorate or change their existing carpeting or flooring, can also make their purchases through the new Portico program.

“All current cooperators who choose to redecorate or upgrade their carpeting or flooring can go to TF Andrews and tell them that they live in Co-op City and would like to look at the carpeting or flooring available through the Portico program,” Boiko said. “From there, they can choose whatever they like from low end which is excellent carpet, to a very high end carpet and purchase from the company directly, who will also install the carpeting for them.”

Boiko added that while the shareholders benefit in that they will get quality carpeting and flooring at discounted prices from TF Andrews/Carpet 1 compared to other carpet/flooring companies, Riverbay also benefits because the corporation will receive a rebate of approximately 2-4% of all annual sales which will go back into the corporation’s general fund.

“This program is a win-win situation for everyone,” said Boiko. “It offers quality flooring, it offers discounts and, at the same time, it offers a minimal rebate at the end of the year which goes back into the general fund so it helps to offset some of Riverbay’s expenses as well.”

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Friends & Family Day Celebration The Coalition of AfricanAmerican Churches and Community Organizations will host their 15th annual Friends & Family Day Celebration, Sunday, October 17, at 3 p.m., Aud. “B,” 177 Dreiser Loop (Co-op City), Bronx.

Everyone is welcome to invite their family and neighbors to attend. Admission is free.

Community Board 10 meeting The next meeting of Community Board 10 will take place on Thursday, October 21, 7:30 p.m. at Schuyler House – Lounge, 3077 Cross Bronx Expressway, Bronx, N.Y. 10465. For more information, kindly contact Community Board 10 at 718-892-1161; or email bx10@cb.nyc.gov.

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MetroCard bus to visit Co-op City next week The MetroCard bus will be visiting all three Co-op City shopping malls again next month, enabling people to sign up for the reduced-Fare MetroCard or purchase or add money to existing Metrocard.

On Thursday, October 7, and again on Thursday, October 21, the MetroCard bus will be at Bartow Mall on Co-op City Blvd., from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.; at Dreiser Loop from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and at Einstein Loop from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

“Our mobile Metrocard sales vehicles are part of our outreach effort to senior citizens and people with disabilities who might have problems accessing our subway station

booths,” said NYC Transit President Lawrence G. Reuter.

Senior citizens and persons with disabilities may apply for the reduced Fare MetroCard on the bus during regular visits to this community or other locations on scheduled dates throughout the Bronx.

To sign up for the Reduced-Fare Card, seniors must be over 65 years and bring proof of age with a photo, such as a Medicare card, driver’s license or passport. Persons with disabilities must have a valid U.S. Medicare card (red, white and blue) along with a valid federal/state issued photo identification card in order to be immediately processed.

Disabled persons without Medicare Cards must ensure that their doctors complete the physician’s section of the application.

After a review process, permanent Reduced Fare MetroCards are mailed to qualified applicants.

In addition to being able to sign up for a Reduced-Fare MetroCard or have one refilled, anyone can add value to their MetroCards or purchase pre-encoded MetroCards, including daily, weekly and monthly unlimited-ride passes. Also, Transit staff is on hand to answer any MetroCardrelated questions.

For more information, call (212) METROCARD.

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Bed bugs can be a particularly prevalent problem in multi-unit housing complexes, such as Co-op City, because the pests easily travel from one apartment to another via wires and pipes that interconnect through adjoining apartments after being brought into a building through any of the variety of means mentioned above.

In 2009, New York City’s 3-1-1 system received 33,772 bed bug-related inquiries, up from 21,922 in 2008, an increase of 54%. There were 426 confirmed bed bug cases resulting in treat-

ment in 243 New York City public schools in FY 2009, twice as many as the preceding year.

The most common areas for bed bugs to hide is, naturally, a bed, living in the seams, tufts or crevices of a mattress or box spring. They can also thrive in sofas, dressers, wall-to-wall carpeting, televisions and smoke detectors.

Everyone should learn how to identify bed bugs and inspect for them. Cleaning and disinfecting will help to reduce bed bugs and their spread but may not get rid of them totally.

Here are some tips from the New York City Department of Consumer Affairs.

• Force bed bugs out of cracks and crevices with a putty knife or an old subway or playing card, or with hot air from a blow-dryer on low setting. Catch them

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Second Reading: #10-53 SUBM I T T E D BY: Bill Gor d on SE C O NDE D BY: Al Sha p ir 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 , 2010 W H E R E AS, Riverbay currently has a schedule of charges (due to fault of Cooperator or wear & tear) assessed by Maintenance for special work requests; and W H E R E AS, there is no recollection as to when charges were last raised and it is essential that Riverbay

Corporation update the charges to reflect today’s cost.

The new charges are merely to cover costs and is not intended for profit; and W H E R E AS, the attached delineates proposed charges versus old charges including an increase from $5 to $25 for retrieval of keys or other items from elevator pits; and WHE RE AS, management is prepared to implement now and put new charges in place effective October 1, 2010.

T H E R E F OR E , L E T I T BE R E SO LVE D: that the proposed schedule of charges outlined on the 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 contract and Management is authorized to take all steps necessary to make this action effective.

YE S: At k in s, Ba iley, C ylich , G or don , F. J on es, O . J on es, M or a les, O wen s, R od r igu ez, Sa n t ia go, Sh a p ir o, Tor r es, Ab du l-Wa h h a b ABSE NT F OR VOT E: L eslie, T ir a d o PASSE D

Amended Second Reading: #10-54 SUBM I T T E D BY: O t helia J on es SE C O NDE D BY: L et icia M or a les & Kh a lil Ab du l-Wa h h 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 21, 2010 W H E R E AS, Traditional Synagogue, has requested a lease from Riverbay Corporation for the premises at 120 Erdman Place, Bronx, New York, also known as Building 27B (1,261 sq. ft.) to be used as a synagogue; and W H E R E AS, Traditional Synagogue has agreed to relocate to the above premises and pay $4.00 per square foot the space located in the rear of building 27B; and W H E R E AS, Riverbay will renovate the space in the rear of 27B at the cost of $6,110 which will include new floors, relocation of convectors, two bathrooms, one sink,

the removal of two walls, plaster and painting; and W H E R E AS, Riverbay Corporation will not forgive the arrears totaling $143,838.70, as of September 2010, for the acceptance of relocation; and W H E R E AS, the Board of Directors directs Management to negotiate for the repayment of the arrears; and W H E R E AS, Church of New Vision has requested a lease from Riverbay Corporation for the premises at 115 Einstein Loop (8,883 sq. ft.) Bronx, New York, to be used as a Church; and W H E R E AS, the Church of New Vision has agreed to take the synagogue as is and pay $4.00 per square foot for three years from the commencement of the lease; and W H E R E AS, the term of the lease is October 2010 – September 2013 and annual rental rates are within the provisions of Resolution #85-16 as amended by Resolution

#95-44; NOW, T H E R E F OR E , BE I T R E SO LVE D, that the lease agreement for the premises at 115 Einstein Loop, Bronx, New York, by and between Riverbay Corporation, Owner, and Church of New Vision, 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 URT H E R R E SOLVE D, that the President of the Corporation is authorized to sign the lease agreement and related documents on behalf of Riverbay Corporation.

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Riverbay’s Senior and Disabled Committee should stand alone To t h e E d it or : In reading the Co-op City Times last month, I understand that the Chair and coChairs of the Community Relations/Senior Citizens & Handicapped Committee have been appointed. I would like to point out a few things.

First of all, it is now improper to use the word “handicapped” in the disabled community because it is considered disrespectful. We now use the term “disabled.” Handicapped has a specific derogatory meaning. Many years ago in the early 1800’s in Europe and more specifically in London, England there were no facilities for people who were physically or medically impaired. The

only way they could survive was to beg in the street with their caps in their hands.

That’s how the term “handicapped” came to be — as an object of pity. We now use the term “disabled” because the word means not able, but able in other ways.

Secondly, I believe the leadership of this committee knows little about issues facing the disabled community.

Also, I cannot understand why there are three committees combined into one. I would agree that the Community Relations Committee is a very important committee and should be treated as such, with its own committee. Issues facing seniors and the disabled should be dealt with in a separate committee.

Co-op City is a wonderful, valuable, integrated, middle class community which I have had the pleasure of living in for the last 30 years. I will not go anywhere else nor do I have any intention of ever leaving Co-op City. I love Co-op City and 95% of the people who live here. Members of the disabled community who live here, like me, are very fortunate in that we can get up in the morning and go wherever we want to get whatever we need here independently. For that, I feel very fortunate and I am sure most of my fellow disabled residents of Co-op City would agree that we are very fortunate.

—J oh n R ose

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With gratitude To t h e E d it or : The purpose of this letter is to personally and publicly thank everyone I have worked with as President of Broun Place Townhouse Association.

Those people are Vernon Cooper, General Manager; Helen Atkins, President of the Riverbay Board of Directors; Othelia Jones, former President of the Riverbay Board of Directors; Ron Caesar, Director of Risk Management; Joe Boiko, Ombudsman; Michelle Sajous, Director of Community Relations; Public Safety Department, especially Captain Frank Apollo; Noel Ellison, Parking Facilities Director; Cooperator Services Department, most importantly, Juanita Net and Lois English; Mike Sanders,

Maintenance; Donovan Plummer and Luis Salazar, Buildings and Grounds; Bob Tausch, former Maintenance Supervisor of Section 4; Rozaan Boone, Editor of the Coop City Times, and Kevin Lambright, President of the Building 21 Association, and everyone else in Riverbay Corporation and Co-op City who have assisted the Broun Place Association. I also thank my husband, Dave Lazaar.

Recent accomplishments include the path between Adler and Broun Place improved and widened; snow removal improved; Public Safety involvement with Broun Place, the call box installed; Public Safety assisted removal of the abandoned car; basement problems were confronted but issues are not resolved; Broun Place

and Adler Place worked together to have repaired the Adler Place fire hydrant; the development of the Greenway and now restoration of the path between Section 1 and 4 has been pushed; information meetings on the Health Care Package and Medicare, charter schools and traditional public schools were held; two trips were taken thanks to Carolyn Nathanial, the late Olivia Cousins and Flo McClain, and Ann Ventrella, as well as the Holiday Raffle consistently run.

Over all, I want to thank my neighbors, colleagues and Riverbay Corporation for their assistance and support and wish good luck to the new Executive Board, headed by Marjorie Helms.

—E va K in da ich i-L a za a r

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

Anonymous or unsigned letters will not be accepted for publication.

Letters cannot exceed 350 words.

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

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Important Notice to Shareholders of Building 4 Article SIXTH of your Occupancy submit your completed form for a short- lease, notify Riverbay, in writing, Agreement provides, in part, that your lease term lease no later than thirty (30) days Attention: Sales Support Office, 2049 automatically renews for an additional before the expiration of your present lease. Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475, ninety three (3) year period. You need to do noth- If you will be moving out at the end of your (90) days prior to lease expiration. ing if you want your lease to extend for another three (3) New Three (3) Year Last Date to Request Current Lease year period. If you desire a either a One (1) or Expiration Date Expiration Date lease of less than three (3) Two (2) Year Lease years, you may call 718-320Building 4 3373 to request a form to subDecember 31, 2010 December 31, 2013 December 1, 2010 100, 120 & 140 mit for either a one (1) year or Donizetti Place two (2) year lease. You must

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Public Safety Report

CCPD takes action against persons caught writing graffiti

BY LIEUTENANT PAM APOLLO The Co-op City Department of Public Safety and the New York City Police Department have taken proactive steps to enforce Graffiti Laws in Co-op City.

Graffiti may seem like a victimless crime, but it in fact causes unsightly damage which is expensive to correct. Graffiti can also lead to more serious crimes, violence or involvement in gangs. Graffiti has been used to mark drug or gang “territory.” It is important for residents, especially those with teenage or young adult children, to be aware of laws pertaining to graffiti, as well as the signs of involvement in the graffiti culture.

Graffiti and even gang-like graffiti has been embraced by pop culture. Graffiti can be seen in videos and on popular clothing.

Graffiti has even been embraced as an art form and can be seen in museums and galleries. Graffiti is colorful and can be a means of artistic expression. However, when graffiti defaces the property of another person without the permission of the owner, it becomes a crime. Graffiti on public property is always illegal.

The Co-op City Department of Public Safety works with the New York City

Police Department’s Citywide Vandals Task Force. The Citywide Vandals Task Force is responsible for tracking and preventing vandalism in all 5 boroughs. When the Department of Public Safety conducts building sweeps, potential gang related, biased or threatening graffiti is forwarded to the 45 Precinct. The Vandals Task Force compiles books of the worst offenders’ “tags” (graffiti signatures) so that when they are caught, they can be charged with all graffiti they are responsible for throughout the five boroughs.

The New York City Police Department Citywide Vandals Task Force is based in Brooklyn with a satellite command in Manhattan and a Graffiti Coordinator in every precinct. The unit falls under the direction of the Transit Bureau because the subway system is still at the heart of the graffiti culture. The Task Force aims to eliminate graffiti by educating the public by speaking at schools and community meetings. More information about the New York City Citywide Vandals Task Force may be obtained at www.nyc.gov/html/nypd/html/crime_prev ention/citywide_vandals_taskforce.shtml, or by phone at (718) 265-8899.

Riverbay Corporation works to reduce and eliminate graffiti by quickly painting over graffiti after it is photographed and documented by the Department of Public Safety. Rapid removal of graffiti cuts down on the amount of additional graffiti added as a part of a “graffiti dialogue” between different groups or associates.

The laws against graffiti vandals are serious in the City of New York. It is illegal for minors to purchase spray paint or broad tipped markers, storeowners are also held accountable. Any person found defacing public or private property with aerosol spray paint, broad tipped markers or etching acid will be charged to the fullest extent of the law. New York City offers a reward of $500 (Five Hundred Dollars) to any person who provides information leading to the apprehension, prosecution or conviction of any person who vandalizes property. Persons with information about graffiti should call 3-1-1 or (212) 639-9675 from telephone numbers outside New York City’s five boroughs. Persons should also contact the Department of Public Safety at (718) 671-3050.

Parents should be aware of any evidence that their children are in any way involved

with graffiti. Possession of spray paint or markers should be watched for. Paint stains on skin or clothing are also a sign that a child may be involved with graffiti. Speak to your child and explain the consequences if you think they may be involved. Graffiti enforcement is serious business in all areas of New York City. Any person arrested for graffiti offenses will also receive a Co-op City Community Complaint for AntiSocial conduct in connection with their arrest. A Community Complaint carries a monetary fine which doubles with each offense.

Residents are reminded that bike riding is not permitted near buildings, in shopping malls or anywhere else signs prohibiting bicycle riding are posted. Always remember, if you see something, say something.

Call 9-1-1 and the Department of Public Safety at (718) 671-3050 or online at www.ccpd.us. Callers may remain anonymous when giving information. The Co-op City Department of Public Safety would like to thank all persons who have called in suspicious activity or sent information via our website. It is by your actions that the crime rate remains low and a high quality of life is maintained.

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Good things are not far away Ladies and gentlemen, I am pleased to Director’s Viewpoint apartments, the heating, see that many of you are contacting me to cooling, and utilities voice your concerns. included in our carrying To answer those concerning your wincharges.

Secretary dows, presently the money available Also, our location is a from our Power Plant is providing funds major draw, in my opinion. to continue the window replacement proCombine that with our churches, shopping gram, slowly but steady. centers and beaches that are a short distance It also pays for the Greenway restoraaway. It can’t be beaten in value. I also have tion and Local Law 11 work. recommended to our committee that we Can the work be accomplished faster? advertise outside our borough and city. It Not without the additional funds needed. would benefit our community to have more Our refinancing is on the horizon. Do professionals join our community. Wouldn’t not lose faith. From what I see, good you agree? things are not far from us.

During one of our September meetings, I As co-Chair of the Sales Committee, I observed that there was no planned obserfeel the current sales ad is too generic and vance or event of Hispanic Heritage Month lacks appeal. We need to produce an ad that displays our great community and its people, as well as the many benefits of our homes, such as the size of our

Raymond Tirado

National Council of Negro Women Judith Roberson, President of Co-op City Section NCNW, received the Community Service Award at the NAACP Williamsbridge Branch’s 52nd Freedom Fund Dinner Dance on Friday, October 1. At this same program, Troi Melton, daughter of Lori Melton, Financial Secretary of Co-op City Section, will be receiving the Youth Award.

Congratulations to Judy and Troi!!

Our Saturday School classes began on September 25th.

Registration for new students will continue on Saturday mornings at 9 a.m. until grades are filled.

Our General Membership meeting will be held on Saturday, October 9, at 2:30 p.m., Room 11, Dreiser Community Center. We will have a guest speaker from Phipps Town & Country Residence Home. Reminder: Our $20 local dues will be due. All members who pay their dues at the October meeting will be entered into a raffle to win a great raffle gift. Please come out. Join us!!

“Early Christmas Shopping” trip to Tanger Outlets in Riverhead, New York on Saturday, October 23. There are over 16 brand name outlets such as Jones New York, Gap, Coach, Easy Spirit, Timberland, London Fog. We will end the day with a tour and wine tasting at Baiting Hollow Farms Vineyard before returning home. The cost for this delightful outing is only $60 per person. The bus will leave at 8 a.m. in front of the hardware store in Dreiser Loop. For further information, contact: 718-671-4804 or 718-6716910 or 718-320-2366. Few seats still available.

Looking ahead, Save the Date…July 30th - August 4th, 2011, a 5-day cruise to Canada on the “Carnival Glory.”

This will be a “NO-Fly” cruise leaving from Manhattan.

This cruise includes a Nova Scotia Black History Tour, round trip Motor Coach to pier, port charges and government taxes and all meals and daily entertainment while aboard the ship. The following rates per person (double occupancy): Balcony—$1042; Ocean View—$912; Inside—$792. Deposit of $100 per person is due now to hold your space.

Remember-Passports are required and cruise protection insurance is recommended.

Contact information: 718-671-4804 or 718-671-6910 or 718-320-2366.

Make all checks payable to: NCNW, Co-op City Section, mail to P.O. Box 93, Bronx, NY 10473.

Members who are celebrating an October birthday, HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!

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that is observed from Sept.15 thru Oct. 15.

I felt we should represent our Hispanic community and requested the Community Relations Department to add Hispanic Heritage Month to the their list of events permanently.

To our Hispanic people, be proud of our contributions.

As we transcend the seasons, take the time to enjoy the tree foliage. It always reminds me that no matter how much things change, some things remain the same.

To our new cooperators, I would like to welcome you and yours to your new home and community. If you see me in the community, please stop me and introduce yourself.

Remember, progress through cooperation.

God bless America.

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Maintenance Increases years, commodities have gone up, so have the cost of labor and material, not to mention that we have a lot of union employees employed by Riverbay Corporation whose contracts include guaranteed wage increases so we have to be able to meet our expenses and at least break even,” said Boiko. “These maintenance charges have not been increased in ten to fifteen years.

We have a lot of union employees who are employed by the Riverbay Corporation and their contracts include guaranteed wage increases so we have to be able to meet our expenses. We are not looking to make money; we’re simply doing this at cost, and I think shareholders would find that our prices are still less than what they would pay an outside vendor to perform the work.”

While some of the maintenance charges will remain the same, such as

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the cost to replace a mailbox lock ($24), toilet tank covers ($40) and plastic medicine cabinet ($48), some of the other proposed increases are the cost of a stainless steel sink from $194.85 to $200, replacement of a toilet bowl tank from $109 to $200, drilling out and replacing an apartment door from $600 to $720, bathroom door locks from $20 to $45, shower heads from $10 to $35 and smoke detectors from $20 to $30.

There are also proposed changes to the charges for townhouse maintenance, for example, changing a townhouse “A” cylinder from $96 to $150 and a “B” cylinder from $48 to $75, a mailbox chute from $32 to $100 and a vestibule fixture from $42.20 to $85, as well as the costs for over-the counter items, such as, large aerators for the kitchen and small aerators for the bathroom from $1 to $3, tub stopper and tub stopper chain also from $1 to $3 and towel

bars from $3.50 to $10.

(For a complete list of the proposed maintenance charges, please see chart below.)

In addition to Directors Gordon and Shapiro, other Directors voting to approve resolution 10-53 were Board President Helen Atkins, Eleanor Bailey,

Congratulations, Staff Sgt. Clarke

Way to go, Staff Sergeant Stacey Clarke, who just passed her 3rd year in the Air Force.

Stacey, formerly of Co-op City, will be here soon to visit her father, Valentine Clarke, who lives in Building 13. All her family and friends wish her all the best.

Join Team Benedetto in breast cancer walk

MAINTENANCE CHARGES (Due to fault of cooperator or Wear & Tear)

Assemblyman Michael R. Benedetto is calling for volunteers to join him in the American Cancer Society’s annual Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk which will take place on Sunday, October 17 at Orchard Beach beginning at 10:15 a.m.

Anyone interested in signing up for “Team Benedetto” can do so by either

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Bernard Cylich, Francine Jones, Othelia Jones, Leticia Morales, Rev. Calvin E. Owens, Jose Rodriguez, Evelyn Santiago, Manny Torres and Khalil Abdul-Wahhab.

Directors Andrea Leslie and Raymond Tirado were absent for the vote.

calling his district office at (718) 8922235, or registering in person at his office located at 3602 East Tremont Avenue, Suite 201.

Assemblyman Michael Benedetto is asking all “Team Benedetto” members to make a minimum donation of $20, and, in return, will receive a personalized “Team Benedetto” polo shirt.

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Do Double Standards Exist In Co-op City?

In my opinion, two of them arose at the tional status, he was ignored last Board meeting. Note that a shareholder Director’s Viewpoint for about two years. It was who is delinquent in carrying charge payonly when an organization ments is evicted after three months. Also, a with a somewhat opposing Asst. Secretary few months ago, the Board discussed with viewpoint was accepted, and Management the issue of reporting coopera complaint was raised, that ators to the credit bureaus for failing to pay his organization was accepted.

M et r opolit a n Tr a nspor t a t ion Aut hor it y – their carrying charges on time. I am pleased that this policy was rejected by the Board.

I was unable to attend the MTA hearing regardHowever, Board members voted to allow ing the fare increases on September 15th, but two delinquent tenants to remain in Co-op was pleased to see that several cooperators City while owing the corporation at total of attended and spoke out. The MTA is attempting over $800,000. We were informed that they to charge a higher fare for a decrease in service. are original tenants, they are about 80 years Only recently, over 200 transit workers were old, and they have no money. Well, in my laid off and several subway station booths were opinion, this would be a good time to retire shut down. On the other hand, it is my underand to enjoy life? standing that the MTA has hired someone for a six figure I became a Board member to attempt to protect your salary. It appears that the working class is being disproporinterests and keep you informed. tionately affected and I would suggest that riders continue In another incident, an organization submitted docuto keep the pressure on the MTA by raising our voices, ments to become a Co-op City organization. With this stawriting letters, rallying and protesting for them to do the tus, it would receive space for articles in the Co-op City right thing.

On e Na t ion Wor k in g Toget h er – On October 2nd, Times newspaper, $1500 worth of in-kind service, etc. It should be easy to become a Co-op City organization and many cooperators will be rallying with “One Nation most of the time there is no problem. However, one Board Working Together” in Washington, D.C. to support member commented on the fact that this requesting organPresident Barack Obama in his efforts to create jobs, ization was already allowed to publish their organization’s improve education, attain equal justice, etc. If you cannot articles in the Co-op City Times. He further stated that be there, you are welcome to attend the Africanwhen his organization applied for Co-op City organizaAmerican Association’s general membership meeting on

Francine Reva Jones

Saturday, October 9th when Mr. Andrew King will give us a summary of what happened at the Rally and there will be discussion on things that our community can do.

F in e L ea d er sh ip – Again, I commend President Helen Atkins for her fine leadership. Also, I feel that the extra assistance that she was getting at the meeting was unnecessary.

For over a year, one Board member had been asking for clarification of the Riverbay Fund, Inc. and President Atkins recently made that happen. Board members received all the necessary documents and proper meetings are now being held.

Fa r ewell – Mr. Eugene Kaufman has served this community for many years as a Board Director and on Board committees. He is one of the original cooperators and I wish him and his wife all the best at the Assisted Living Facility where they will reside.

Bu ild ing Associa t ion – Join your building association today. It will make for a better building and a stronger community.

Remember, Co-op City is your home. Get involved.

E VI L AND G R E E D W I L L P R E VAI L W H E N G O O D P E O P L E SI T BAC K AND DO NOT H I NG. Since there are so few Open Board Meetings, if you have any comments, issues, complaints, etc. that cannot be resolved through your Building Association, please write to me and I will try to help you: Francine Reva Jones, Board Director, c/o Riverbay Corporation, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475.

American Legion Post 1871 Post 1871 is located in Section 5, Einstein Loop Community Center, Room 41 on the 2nd floor. If you have a computer, you can also reach us by using our email address. Post 1871 has a new e-mail for all Post members, www.mylegion.org. You must register to open this e-mail. The only people who can change this information are the Commander and the Adjutant of the Post.

Greetings to all our comrades who are residing in the Bay Park Nursing Home. Our minds and hearts are with you each and every day hoping that you will have a blessed day.

Happy birthday to all our comrades who have a birthday in the month of October: Isaac F. Washington, Alberto Ravello, Ruben Cruz, Joseph Bruer, Sr., Robert T. Dandridge, Llewelyn Waterman, Kelvin A. White, John O’Neil, Paul E. Graves, William P. Garvin, Wilfred Rivera, Jessie H. Johnson, Cesar U. Alicea, Jessie H. Johnson, D’Agata Fiorello and Isaac F. Washington.

It was brought to my attention that comrade Carl Barr was placed in Calvary Hospice. Our Post members wish you a speedy recovery.

Thanks to all our Post members who spared their time at the September 19th Fair in Section 5 by helping to transport our equipment and manning the recruiting table. Commander Robert Feliciano, William E. Gordon, Wilson Sepulveda-Vega, Carroll Brown, Norman Thomas, Charles Lirio, Andre H. Ortiz and Richard I. Lawson, Jr. New officers at Post 1871: Commander-Robert Feliciano, Adjutant-Silas J. Stanford, Service OfficerLlewelyn Waterman, Chaplin-Richard I. Lawson, Jr., Sgt. At Arms-Charles Lirio. Executive Committee Members: William R. Craft, Joan R. Davis, Ronald Grantwarg, Paul E. Graves, Charles E. Gregory, Jr.,

Wilbert R. Surphlis, Jr., Kenneth E. Nelson, Norman M. Thomas and Benjamin J. Wright.

October 2, the Executive Committee will meet at Post 1871 at 11 a.m. in Room 41. Please arrive on time, sign in and put your cell phone on vibration.

On Friday, November 12th, the Military Ball will take place at the Villa Baron, 737 Throggs Neck Expressway at 7 p.m. sharp. These tickets are $70 per person. Your money must be in by October 21st.

On Tuesday, October 5th, the Bronx County Meeting will be take place at Post 1871 in Room 41 at 7:30 p.m. sharp. All Post members are welcome to attend. Light refreshments will be served. If you take one glass of

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CERT—Preparation for Violent Storms Tornadoes in the Bronx The New York City Office of Emergency Management (OEM) advises (on their website: http://home2.nyc.gov/ html/oem/html/home/home.shtml) that while tornadoes (sometimes called “twisters”) occur in many parts of the world, they are found most frequently in the United States.

Tornadoes account for an average of 65 fatalities and 1,500 injuries nationwide each year. Tornadoes are typically spawned by powerful thunderstorms, but can also accompany tropical storms and/or hurricanes as they move onto land.

Most tornado-related damage results from large hail stones and/or debris carried by high-velocity winds.

Official ‘Tornado Activity’record keeping began in 1950.

Tornadoes are rated from EF0 to EF5 and achieve wind velocities from 65 mph to 200 mph respectively. Damage caused by an EF5 tornado is catastrophic. Though generally associated with the central United States, tornadoes do occasionally occur in New York City. In fact, there have been seven confirmed tornadoes in New York City with two having landed in the Bronx. On July 25, 2010, an EF1 tornado touched down in the Bronx and pulled down power lines, knocked over dozens of trees, and damaged several cars and buildings. Seven people were injured during that storm.

Hurricanes in the Bronx The Hurricane season runs from June 1 to November 30.

Researchers have identified cycles for hurricanes and say we are now in one of the decades in which above-normal activity should be expected. Hurricane wind velocity can range from 75 mph to over 156 mph with damage going from minimal to catastrophic.

Blood Bank coming October 23rd Please donate; Blood donations are urgently needed.

The Riverbay Community Blood Bank will be holding its bi-annual blood drive in three (3) weeks in the Bartow Community Center with the assistance of Riverbay Corporation.

The blood drive will be held Saturday, October 23, 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 the person may donate. Persons aged 16 may donate provided they have proper written consent of a parent or legal guardian. New York Blood Center consent forms are available at the blood drive or online at www.nybloodcenter.org. Please be sure to eat prior to donating. Light refreshments will be available to you upon completion of your donation.

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 1-800-688-0900.

New is a program called the Red Cell Advantage. In the past, donors would receive a small token gift as a thank you for their blood donations either from the Riverbay Community Group or the Blood Center. Now, with the Red Cell Advantage, donors may earn points toward the gift of their choice. The more donations you make in a year, the more points you receive. Please ask for the Red Cell Advantage brochure for full details and rules.

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, Extension 3409.

Suggested Actions to Improve Safety During Violent Storms: Stay indoors and keep away from windows to avoid being struck and severely injured by flying debris or broken glass. Remove loose, lightweight objects from your terrace and bring them indoors. Anchor objects that you are unable to bring inside. Make sure that your emergency contacts are current. Check on friends, relatives, and neighbors, especially those with disabilities or special needs, and assist them with their emergency preparations. Assemble an emergency supply kit in case of power outages. Stay tuned to TV and radio broadcasts, access www.NYC.gov, or call 3-1-1.

Review the following checklist and stock items to be better prepared for an emergency: • Make sure all windows are closed • Keep away from windows • Have an in-home Emergency Supply Kit containing: • A 3-day supply of one gallon of drinking water per per-

son per day • Non-perishable, ready-to-eat canned foods and manual can opener • Special care items (prescriptions, medications, etc.)

• A first-aid kit • A flashlight (with batteries) • Battery-operated AM/FM radio and extra batteries • Whistle • Personal hygiene items: soap, feminine hygiene products, toothbrush, toothpaste, etc.

• A phone that does not rely on electricity • Child care supplies To join CERT or for more information, please send your questions/requests to CERT 10 (CC), 100 Donizetti Place, Bronx, NY 10475. You can also contact us on the web at info@bxcert10.org. General information about the CERT program is available at www.nyc.gov/cert or by calling 3-1-1.

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Co-op City Toastmasters Co-op City Toastmasters Club is a warm and positive environment where one can improve their public speaking skills. At our meetings, we work on giving planned and impromptu speeches and presentations and reducing if not eliminating the use of filler sounds and words. We also work on leadership roles and compete in speaking competitions.

Visit one of our meetings and see what Toastmasters is all about! We’re located at 4160 Hutchison River

Parkway East, Building 32B (Section 5) in the first floor community room.

There’s free parking in Garage 7 across the street on Einstein Loop. Please remember to bring your parking stub to the meeting for validation.

Please visit www.toastmasters46.org or call 1-800-WE SPEAK for more information. You can also e-mail us at co-optoastmasters@hotmail.com.

Here are some of our exciting past and upcoming programs:

Ne xt m eet in g: Thursday, October 7, at 7:30 p.m. sharp!

Ar ea Sp ee ch C on t est : Our club hosted the Bronx’s (District 46) area speech contest on Saturday, September 25.

Congratulations to our members, Lorna Smith and Marva Dolphin, who competed in the Table Topics Category. Lorna Smith came in first place and will move on to the Division A Speech Contest, which is scheduled for October 18 in Tarrytown, NY. Stay tuned for more

details. Co-op City Toastmasters wishes to thank Building 10 Association for their gracious hospitality in allowing the use of their meeting room for the contest. Also, we want to send special thanks to Lauretta Jaysura who was the speech contest chair and all of the Co-op City Toastmasters who attended and assisted in a successful speech contest. Your teamwork and dedication is greatly appreciated.

—Br ia n G illa r d

Donizetti Building 4 Association Our next meeting will be held on Thursday, October 14 at 7:30 p.m. in the meeting room located in the rear of Building 4B. Our scheduled guest speaker for the evening will be a representative from the NY Fire Department. One of the main topics to be discussed is Fire Safety in high-rise buildings. Refreshments are served at the end of each meeting along with a 50/50 raffle.

Our first association meeting for the 2010-2011 year was held September 9. We

had the pleasure and opportunity to meet cooperatives who attended the meeting for the first time. All cooperatives are welcomed and encouraged to attend the meetings on a regular basis each month. The meeting focused on events for the upcoming year where cooperatives gave suggestions, recommendations and ideas. Please check your building bulletin board for information, dates and times for raffle tickets for the Thanksgiving turkey(s) drawing, the Thanksgiving senior dinner sched-

uled for Nov. 13th (seniors must sign up in advance).

Scheduled on Oct. 13th (in the association meeting room) will be our first Game Day from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Come and enjoy a fun and inter-active afternoon.

Also, our annual Halloween Party will be held on Saturday, October 30th from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Thanks to all who took the time and opportunity to give feedback and comments to the MTA Survey printed in the

Co-op City Times. Approximately 325 completed surveys were submitted by the September 10th deadline to the Community Relations Department, Riverbay Cooperation.

Get well wishes are sent to our sick and shut-in. Let’s show our concern and compassion by continuing to check on our sick, elderly and handicapped neighbors.

Remember, this is our home…IF YOU SEE SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING. —Yvonne Burrus

Building 30 Association The Building 30 Association (A & B) is here for you! There is always an advantage to becoming a member of your association. Won’t you please join?

Be sure to read the Building 30 Bulletin Board located in your lobby to learn of future get together events.

At t en t ion : We have an email address. It is: Building30@hotmail.com.

Join the Crochet Club this Fall. We meet every Wednesday from 1 to 3 p.m. in our meeting room on the “B” side. Learn how to crochet with Linda. Her students

have progressed very nicely. She has patience and teaches you with feeling.

Give it a try! It’s a great way to exercise your mind and fingers. We have discovered that this crochet class is helping your mental attitude as well. It is stimulating and relaxing too. Throw away the tranquillizers and join in the fun.

Coming Events: Our next Building Assn. Meeting is scheduled for Thursday, October 7th. The door is opened at 7:00 p.m. and the meeting starts promptly at 7:30 p.m.

We will continue to run our 50/50 raffle at our meetings. Refreshments always follow at the end of the meeting. Watch the Association Bulletin Board in your lobby for dates and times of events. Get involved and make a difference!! We are looking forward to meeting and greeting you at the meetings.

We had so much fun at Friday Pokeno Night that we have planned to do it again on Friday, October 8 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. and October 22, so watch our Bulletin Board for further information. We

would like to do this at least once a month.

Read this article for further Game Night updates.

Halloween Candy Collection: We will be sitting in the lobbies of Building 30 A and B on Monday, Oct. 11, Tuesday, Oct. 12 and Wednesday, Oct. 13 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. for the purpose of collecting candy and/or money to purchase candy for Halloween goodie bags. They will be distributed on Halloween evening from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m.

—Miriam E. Berlofsky

Retirees of Dreiser Loop The next RETIREES’ General meeting will be held on the first Wednesday, October 6th, at 1:30 p.m., Dreiser Loop conference room. Annual dues are $20.

Don’t forget to mark your calendar!

TRAVEL ACTIVITIES: The Tunica, MS and Memphis, TN trip will be from Oct. 23rd to Oct. 31st (9 day/8 night/Sat.-Sun). The trip includes: touring Memphis, visit the Civil Rights Museum dedicated to Martin L. King, the Smithsonian Museum, and the Rock ‘n’ Soul Museum and much, much more.

Price: $690/double occupancy. (Contact: Eleanora Jones at 718-671-5707).

We are going to AC Hilton Casino. Join us on Tuesday, Nov. 16th through Thursday, the 18th, (3 day/2 night). Price: $200/double occupancy/$265/single occupancy. Rebate: $20/play + $20 cash + $20

food voucher. FINAL PAYMENT DUE: Oct. 15. (Contact: Ida Morton at 718-790377).

Not e: If anyone has special needs, please let your Trip Group Leader know ASAP. THEATRE COMMITTEE: Come with us to see the following: The comical play Medea’s Big Happy Family, Madison Square Garden, Sat., Oct. 17th; a revival of Driving Miss Daisy coming to the John Golden Theatre, opening in Oct. (date to be determined); and we are also going to the inspiring Gospel Celebration show, Paradise Theatre (Grand Concourse), Sat., Oct. 30th at 6 p.m. Price: approximately $70. If interested in any show, sign up ASAP with phone number and deposit. The committee members meet in Clubroom 19 on Thursdays, after 3 p.m.

or call (718) 379-0377.

CHECKS/MONEY ORDERS ONLY WILL BE ACCEPTED FOR ALL CLUB ACTIVITIES. GOOD AND WELFARE: We 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) 379-8755 regarding illnesses and bereavements.

Keep in mind that our Clubroom 19 is in Dreiser Loop, and is open yearlong and available for: BRIDGE CLASSES - If interested, call Alvin Lisle, instructor, at (718) 671-8852.

Classes are held in Clubroom 19. Walk-ins are welcomed! Learn to play Bridge - Keep your mind alert. Beginner’s classes – 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. and Advance/Intermediate

classes – 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.

For your weekday socializing, after 1:00 p.m., play cards, board games or just talk and watch TV with others, The SATURDAY SOCIALS - held on the second Saturday of the month at 1:00 p.m. Please volunteer to be one of the hostesses and invite your friends to also be a hostess with you. Your participation ensures our success at the next SATURDAY SOCIAL. (Call Margie Watson, 718379-0377 for information).

F YI - Our last GAMES DAY, Sat., Sept. 25th, was a huge success. It’s rumored that our hostesses, Susie and Marie, did a bang-up job. Come and join us at the next one and find out what everybody is talking about.

Good health and good fortune to all!

—C la u d et t e Da vis

Congressman Crowley introduces bill to rename Bronx Post Office after fallen soldier killed in Iraq Congressman Joe Crowley (DQueens, the Bronx) has introduced legislation to rename the post office on West Avenue in the Bronx after Private Isaac T. Cortes, an Army soldier and Bronx native who was killed in Iraq in 2007.

“Pvt. Isaac T. Cortes served his country honorably and renaming the

post office after him will serve as a reminder to us all of his courage, integrity and sacrifice,” said Congressman Crowley. “Born and raised in the Bronx, Pvt. Cortes embodies the best ideals of the community and I am proud to honor his memory and his service by introducing this legislation.”

Pvt. Cortes was raised in the Parkchester neighborhood of the Bronx and attended Christopher Columbus High School. He enlisted in the Army on November 21, 2006, completed his individual infantry training course in Fort Benning, Ga., and then moved on to Fort Drum before being deployed to Iraq in

September 2007.

On November 27, 2007, Pvt. Cortes was one of two soldiers killed when an improvised explosive device was detonated near his vehicle in Amerli, Iraq, approximately 100 miles north of Baghdad. In honor of his service, Pvt. Cortes was awarded a Purple Heart and a Bronze Star.

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Black Forum Defensive Driving Our defensive driving course will be back on Saturday, October 16, Rm. 1, Dreiser Community Center, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Call today to register, 718-320-8035.

Please mail check in the amount of $35 to P.O. Box 563, Bronx, N.Y. 10475. All money must be received at least one week prior to the class. No personal checks will be accepted on the day of the class, only cash.

Black Forum Aerobics in session Aerobics classes have begun. Classes are held every Monday and Wednesday, Dreiser Aud. A, 7:30 p.m. Salsa classes to begin in early October. Call today. Belly dancing, dance classes for children and Tai Chi will also begin in October. To reg-

ister for any of the above classes, please call us at (718) 320-8035. There is a nominal fee for each of these classes.

Calling all teenagers If you are 13 years and older, call today to join an exciting teenagers group composed of girls and boys. Get together for healthy, open debates and discussions, peer counseling, talent showcases, poetry, dance, etc., etc. Call to register, (718) 320-8035 or email us at coopcityblackforum@gmail.com. Applications available.

Black Forum’s Lyons Mane Track Club Try-outs are ongoing Mondays and Wednesdays, Dreiser Auditorium. 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 11:15 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 program. You must also have your card with you and bring two clean plastic shopping bags.

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

New email address The Black Forum has a new email address.

It is coopcityblackforum@gmail.com. For membership applications, inquiries or to join the Black Forum, you may call anytime and leave a message or email us.

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: tonyshome10475@gmail.com. Help us keep independent community organizations alive in Co-op City. Don’t wait until it’s too late. Everyone is encouraged to join. Call us or visit us in Room 20 in the Dreiser Community Center.

Building 20 Association Thank you to all the cooperators who attended the September 16th meeting. For residents who could not attend, the following is a summary of what transpired.

There was a vote to change the day of the Building 20 Association meetings to Tuesday. A majority of the residents in attendance voted for Tuesday and, therefore, our meetings will now be on the third Tuesday of the month from October-June.

Our next meeting will be held on Tuesday, October 19, at 7:30 p.m.

Mr. Vernon Cooper, Riverbay General Manager, has approved our request to relocate and conduct our meetings in the much larger, Section B meeting room. It is present-

ly being prepared for us. I expect that we will be in our new location for the October meeting, however, I will keep you informed and a notice will be posted on the bulletin boards.

The change of the day of our meetings required that the Building 20 Association By-laws be amended. This was done by a vote at our last meeting. This document will be reviewed for other possible amendments as well. If you would like to be a member of the By-laws Committee, please contact William Craft at 718-862-4190. A meeting will be scheduled for the week of September 27th. Please bring your copy of the By-laws with you to the Association meeting room.

Also, an Election Committee was formed and the committee members are Judith Glass, Toni Kinnes and Barry Lee. Any other member who wishes to join, please contact the President or Ms. Judith Glass. All offices are open, including President, First Vice President, Second Vice President, Corresponding Secretary, Recording Secretary and Treasurer and two Sgts. At Arms. You may run for either of them. If you would like to run for an office, it is suggested that you submit a short biography to the Election Committee in the association room. It will then be circulated throughout Building 20, so that all the residents can know who you are and

who they will be voting for in the election.

The Building 20 Association is here for YOU. Please come to the meetings with your issues and/or ideas and we will help you resolve and/or implement them. The collection of monies for projects involving Building 20 should be done through the Building 20 Association. Your participation is certainly desired, but we must be organized in our approach to accomplishing our goals. Thank you in advance for your cooperation.

We look forward to seeing all Building 20 residents at the Tuesday, October 19th meeting.

—William R. Craft

Building 26 Association September greetings and a warm welcome to all of our Co-op City families, friends, and especially to our new residents. A belated congratulations to our Latino families celebrating their Latino heritage. Happy birthday, wedding, and anniversary wishes to all celebrating during the month of October. Best wishes and encouragement to all of our students. Work hard, be nice, lead, and be the change. You are our future! Well wishes to the sick and shut-in. Our sincere condolences to those families who’ve lost a loved one. May they be eternally blessed.

Our next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, October 14, at 7:30 p.m. in the community room of Building 26B.. Please come out and bring a friend or your neigh-

bor. Refreshments will be served and we’ll have a 50/50 raffle.

Kudos again to Mr. Joe Boiko, Riverbay Ombudsman, for attending our September meeting. So many residents are still talking about how informative you are. We are very appreciative for the valuable and informative topics you discussed with us.

Residents are strongly urged to ensure that their emergency contact information is properly updated with Riverbay. In the event of an emergency or serious incident, it is imperative that Riverbay can reach you and/or your next of kin. Forms can be obtained from our Building Association, our CSO office, and/or by calling Mr. Boiko at (718) 320-3300, Ext. 3409.

Volunteers are needed to prepare Halloween candy bags to be distributed to our children on Halloween. Please contact YuVonne Lewis via email, Coopbuilding 26@aol.com or (917) 251-3975 if you can help us. We also need volunteers to distribute the candy.

H ea lt h y T ip s: Protein is an excellent source of food which makes you feel fuller sooner and longer because protein makes your body burn more calories processing them. So take along these easy to tote snacks such as hard boiled eggs, turkey jerky, almonds, peanuts, string cheese, and low-calorie energy bars. And drink plenty of water!

Be C on sider a t e - Please do not litter.

Deposit your garbage into a garbage can.

Residents are reminded to properly bag your garbage before throwing it down the garbage chute. Oversized and extremely large discarded boxes and furniture are not to be placed into the compactor room of your resident floor. Please take downstairs to the basement. Let’s work together to keep our community beautiful, clean, and green!

Secu r it y - Remember, security starts at home. Ensure you know who you are allowing to enter through the front/rear lobby doors. If you don’t know them, don’t hold the door. It’s better to be safe than to be sorry! If you see something, say something by calling 9-1-1. The life you save could be your own.

—Yu Von n e L ewis

Building 32 Association The Executive Board thanks our two special guests, Mr. Peter Pacheco, Supervisor of Lobby Attendants, and Officer Rodriguez, one of the C-POP officers assigned to Section 5. Handouts were distributed, copious amounts of information was disseminated, and there was a question-and-answer segment. The following is a review of some items discussed.

Lobby Attendants Our Lobby Attendants are not guards. As per Riverbay Cooperation, “The Lobby Attendants serve as the eyes and ears of the Public Safety Department. The Lobby Attendants’ primary duties are to greet residents, control building access and report any problems to the Public Safety Department.”

Under most circumstances, Lobby Attendants are not door openers. They will assist an elderly or infirmed person as need-

ed. In addition, cooperators are reminded that while they can chat for a few minutes with the Lobby Attendants, anything in excess of fifteen (15) minutes is considered too much. The telephone number for the Supervisor of Lobby Attendants is (718) 320-3336. The lack of a Lobby Attendant in the building is generally due to a shortage of replacement coverage.

Compactor Rooms Everyone should know what does and does not belong in the compactor room.

Nothing is to be left on the floor. Boxes, furniture, electronics, flowerpots, bags of hangers, bottles, clothing, etc. are to be brought downstairs. We have been advised that anyone who finds items such as those mentioned above can call Public Safety, who will investigate, and submit a written report to the CSO office. Compactor rooms will be monitored

and community complaints can be issued.

Excessive Noise/Noise Too Early or Too Late Call Public Safety. Your report can be anonymous. It is suggested that you document your calls.

Safety The lobby is continuously being monitored. At times, you may encounter someone waiting in the outer lobby to gain entrance into the building, particularly when the Lobby Attendant is not on duty. You can call Public Safety from the “Call-Box,” in the lobby to report this individual if you feel uncomfortable. The “Call-Box” is located on the wall in the area that the Lobby Attendant utilizes. This can be used for an emergency in or outside our buildings, or for any suspicious behavior/activity that you are aware of.

Laundry Room The carts are for All cooperators and not to be “borrowed.” Our supply of laundry carts is diminishing due to our fellow cooperators. These cooperators should purchase a laundry bag or shopping cart. In addition, rubbish on any floor is a safety and health hazard. This particularly applies to the laundry room. Dryer sheets can be slippery so pick them up. Maintenance cannot do everything. If you have the need to act irresponsibly, please do it in your own apartment, not in our public areas.

Thanks to all the cooperators who attended this first meeting of the season. We hope to see you again. We encourage ALL cooperators, especially the newer cooperators, to “Come on down.” Our next meeting will be in November.

—Lor na Smith

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Broun Place Townhouse Association We hope everyone enjoyed their summer. Elections were held at our September 23rd meeting for the Executive Board. The following are the results: Marjorie Helms, President; Gwendolyn Roberts, Vice President; Carolyn Nathaniel, Recording Secretary; Ann Ventrella, Treasurer, and Romelle Gonzalez, Sgt. At Arms. Installation of officers will begin at the next meeting which is scheduled for Thursday, October 28, at 7 p.m. in Room 31. A

well-known surprise guest is tentatively scheduled to speak. (Notices will be distributed at least one week prior to the meeting.) Please make every effort to attend all meetings. Our appreciation and thanks goes to Eva Lazaar, former President; Flo McClain, Olivia Cousins, Carolyn Nathaniel and Ann Ventrella.

We announce with great sorrow that Flo and Olivia have since passed on and are greatly missed. At the next meeting, Directors and Committees will be

named from those who have volunteered to help wherever there is a need. This is what our Association is all about— everyone working together towards one common goal.

A newsletter will be forthcoming within the next month or two. You may submit upcoming celebrations, anniversaries or any events you would like publicized. Please begin thinking about upcoming holiday celebrations. Time flies by very quickly and advanced plan-

ning will make everything run smoothly.

The Executive Board will work extremely hard to address any issues that affect our quality of life, but we need your help too - remember there is strength in numbers. We look forward to many good things happening in Broun Place!

Congratulations to all celebrating a special event and get well wishes and blessings to shut-ins and those who are experiencing health challenges.

—Marjorie Helms

Building 19 Association “Cooperators Doing Something” got off to a great start of our fall activities by hosting the third annual give-away of school supplies on Saturday, September 11. We also gave away an assortment of reading books that ranged from non-fiction to cookbooks. The Association thanks everyone who donated money and school supplies.

We would also like to thank guest speakers, Fred Riley, from the City of NY Department of Consumer Affairs; and Tony Codrington, IBM Certified IT Architect (retired), for their presentation on everything from identity theft to internet scams. We also received some great handouts and websites containing information to further our education to protect

On Sunday, October 17, the Association will walk as a group on Orchard Beach for the American Cancer Society’s “Making Strides Against Breast Cancer” fundraiser. We plan to meet in the building’s lobby at 7:30 a.m.

Registration begins at 8:00 a.m. and the event begins at 10:30 a.m.

Once again, we will celebrate Halloween by giving out candy in the lobby on Sunday, October 31. We are looking for volunteers to help decorate the lobby and bag candy on Friday, October 29th. You should use the contact information above if you are interested.

Our International Food Festival will be held on November 20. Please think about

our money. I am confident that we all left the meeting as smarter consumers than when we came in.

Our next Committee Meeting will be held on Tuesday, October 5th at 7:30 p.m. in the meeting room. We are looking for volunteers to shop for refreshments for our meetings and events. Please attend this meeting for details.

On Friday, October 15, at 8 p.m., the Association will host another fun-filled game night. We plan to play family feud and bowling on the Wii. We will also have tables for the dominoes and card lovers, along with other fun games.

Please plan to join us if you would like to have a good time and not have to travel too far to do so.

what ethnic food you would like to contribute to the success of the event.

We congratulate our 2010 Francis Williams Scholarship recipient, Ms. Taylor Jenkins, on starting her higher education tenure at the University at Albany.

BE I N T HE K NOW - If you have not filled out your Co-op City Emergency Alert System Update Form yet, please do so. You may enter up to five different contact numbers. You can get forms from Public Safety and the Association has copies of the form as well.

Please contact the Association by Gmail: bldg19assoc@gmail.com or call 347-427-4746 with any questions.

—Charlotte Codrington

Building 13 Association “Women Keeping It Real” is a social gathering of women to discuss various issues. The first of many topics will be about relationships with ourselves and with others, TODAY, Saturday, October 2, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. in the association room of Building 13. Must be 18 and over to participate. All are welcome.

We need volunteers to help decorate for Halloween and prepare Halloween candy bags. To help, please call Gail Sharbaan at (718) 671-3801.

The next meeting of Community Board 10 will be on Thursday, October 21, at 7:30 p.m. at Schuyler House Lounge, 3077 Cross Bronx Expressway, Bronx, NY 10465.

For more info, call CB10 at (718) 892-

1161 or email at bx10@cb.nyc.gov.

This is the National Mental Illness Awareness week starting with a Community Roundtable tomorrow, Sunday, Oct. 3 in Dreiser Community Center. For details, call (718) 320-8007.

All events are free and everyone is invited.

BUILDING 13 ASSOCIATION, INC.’s Social Committee presents the return of the ARTS AND CRAFTS WORKSHOP facilitated by Ms. Gail and Ms. Denise. Time to get busy again. Tap into your creative mind, or just have fun.

On Saturdays in the voting room. Come on down kids, from 12 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Adults and other volunteers are welcome. We’d love to see the finished product.

Sa ve t h e DAT E S: October 23,

November 20, and December 18.

So you think you can sing?!! All are invited to our fundraising Karaoke Night on Saturday, October 16, from 7:00 p.m. until… at the “NoWhere Diner,” Bldg. 13 Association Room, (100 Casals Place). Come along and bring a friend. $10 donation. See you there!

For additional information on any events, contact Leslie Peterson at 718-3201370 or Gail Sharbaan at 718-671-3801.

Please observe speed limit and STOP for yellow school buses.

Building 13 Association reminds all the drivers/passengers that SEAT BELTS SAVE LIVES. Always buckle up. “It is not an option, it is the law.”

P lea se ob ser ve th e followin g q u a lit y-

of-life 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.

Report any criminal activities to the 45th Precinct at (718) 822-5411 and/or Riverbay Public Safety at (718) 320-3050.

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)

Building 24 Association Hello, neighbors!!! This is your Building Association. Greetings after a glorious summer. I know you were able to do your thing because the weather was ideal. NOW it is time to Fall Out and

renew your allegiance to your Building Association. This notice is to tell you that we will have our first meeting for the last part of this year on TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13th. Please mark your calendars

with this all important date. We are hoping that you will come with ideas, plans and general interest in our organization.

We plan to have a speaker which you will have our usual notification prior to

the meeting. Soooo, let’s keep our Association intact by coming together and making it work. If each one reaches one, we will have a great time. See you on the 13th of October. —Celestine Withey

Building 25 Association The Association would like to thank those cooperators who came to our first meeting and also to welcome our guest speaker, Ms. Lois English, the area manager for Section 4.

As is her custom, Ms. English provided insight and answers to the concerns of the cooperators. Notably, there were complaints regarding the ongoing problem with the lobby door, the debris

around the building, the lack of presence of Public Safety in the area, items being thrown from windows in the “H” wing, the sighting of raccoons in the area, and damage to the corners of the walls on the 32nd floor.

There is to be a seminar forthcoming regarding bed bugs. Bed bug treatment is mandatory once an infestation is found in your apartment. The cost of

the treatment can be added to your monthly maintenance payment.

The work on the greenway is progressing and is expected to be completed by the end of the year.

There are new washers and dryers in the works. With the work on the grounds and cement work around the building, things are starting to look up.

Finally, to the person or persons

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who left the mouse trap with the dead mouse in front of the elevator on the 13th floor Sunday morning. The compactor was only a few feet away.

Whatever your reasoning or purpose was, you should feel ashamed, very ashamed.

REMEMBER, IF YOU SEE SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING. —Dock H a r vey

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African-American Association Today, October 2nd, Association members are rallying with One Nation Working Together in Washington, D.C. to support President Barack Obama in his efforts for jobs, education, equal justice, etc. If you can’t be there, please attend the Association’s general membership meeting on Saturday, October 9th when Mr. Andrew King, former candidate for NYC Council and 1199 Union leader, will give us a summary of what happened at the rally and there will be discussion on what our community can do.

The Association sponsors the following programs, in which we invite you to participate: C u b Scou t s – The Cub Scout Pack will meet on Thursday, October 7th, 7:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 4. Boys, ages 6-11, are welcome to join. They will get the experience of developing new skills, working on projects together, going

places together, being in a friendly/safe environment, making friends, having fun, and much more. If you have not already registered your son, please arrive at 6:30 p.m. The fee: $30 for 18 months. Call 718-379-5555.

J ob s/E n t r ep r eneu r ia l Wor k sh op s – Our mission is to help anyone who wants to work and is seeking a job. All are welcome on Thursday: Oct. 7th, 7:00-9:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 15. Roger Toppin, Sr., Chairperson/Coordinator, (718) 320-1424.

Sa lsa Da n ce C la sses – Classes will begin October 7th, 7:30 p.m. Discount registration: Saturday, October 2nd, 10:00 a.m., Dreiser Community Center, Room 15. The fee: 16 classes at $10 each, plus $15 membership to support the AfricanAmerican Association. Same day registration: Thursday, October 7, 6:30 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room #1. The fee: 16

classes at $12 each, plus $15 membership.

C onver sa t ion a l Spa n ish C la sses – Will begin on Saturday, October 16th, 3:00 p.m. Discount registration: Saturday, October 9, 4:00 p.m. and Tuesday October 12, 7:00 p.m. in Dreiser Center, Room 15.

The fee: 8 classes at $12 each, plus $15 membership to support the African American Association. Same day: Saturday, October 16, 2:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 15. The fee: 8 classes at $14 each, plus $15 membership.

Yoga & P ila t es M a t C la sses – Tuesdays and Thursdays, 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. Call 718671-8364.

Belly Da n ce C la sses – Mondays at 7:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 2. No experience is needed. The fee: $15 per class or 5 classes for $65; plus $15 membership. Call 646-281-4570.

Bu sin ess O p p or t un it y Wor k sh op Wednesdays, 7:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 15. Call 646-721-8185.

G en er a l M em b er sh ip M eet in g – The next general membership meeting will be held on Saturday, October 9, 4:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 15. If you cannot attend, you should mail your membership dues check or money order (DO NOT SEND CASH) of $15 for a single membership and $25 for families to: African-American Association of Co-op City, P.O. Box 702, Co-op City Station, Bronx, NY 10475. Your membership helps to support this organization that sustains our community.

—F r a n cin e R eva J on es

Coalition of African-American Churches & Community Organizations The Coalition of African-American Churches & Community Organizations of Co-op City, Inc. next general membership meeting will be on Tuesday, October 5, at 7 p.m., 177 Dreiser Community Center, Room 15. Our 15th annual “Friends & Family Day Celebrations” will be on Sunday, October 17 at 3 p.m., Aud. “B,“ 177 Dreiser Loop (Co-op City), Bronx.

You are welcome to invite your family and neighbors to join us for an afternoon of family reunion, networking, entertainment, inspiration, vendors, games, prizes, and much more. Refreshments will be served. We are pleased to announce that Robert T. Johnson, Esq., Bronx District

Attorney, has accepted our invitation and will be our guest speaker. Free admission.

For further information, call (718) 3201861, (718) 671-5957, (718) 379-3494.

The Coalition continues to plan activities that will enhance the quality of life in our community. Please inform the Coalition of any suggestions that you may have. Patricia Bonaparte is the President of the Coalition.

Phone number, 1-718-320-1861.

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 African-American Churches & Community Organizations of Co-op City, Inc., Post Office Box 619, Bronx, N.Y. 10475. Churches and organi-

zations 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 the information about events and issues.

Heartfelt condolence to John Hill, Jr. and his family on the loss of his father, John Hill, Sr. 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 Branch of the NAACP “The NAACP talked the talk; it was our turn to walk the walk!” And it was a beautiful day in the neighborhood Saturday, September 25th as 10 members did the 5 mile walk around Co-op City. Final collections are due Friday, October 1, 100 Erskine Place, the NAACP childcare center.

Representatives will be available, 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. to accept them. The money raised benefits the ongoing struggle facing young and old alike.

Now is the time, show support for the Co-op City branch of the NAACP. The NAACP thanks Alberta Robinson and Public Safety for their guidance and for securing us and we also thank Khalil AbdulWahhab and CERT for providing additional

protection. Thank you to Eleanor Donnely for putting it all together. Hopefully, next time it will be bigger and better.

September 26th marked the opening of the 2010-2011 season of the Co-op City branch of the NAACP. It is an election year and the election committee has been established with Mr. Leonard Murrell, Chairperson.

Other committee members include Jeanette Graves, Mildred Davis, Lottie Townes, Eleanor Donnely, Joyce Wilson and Janice Brown. Eva Lazaar will fill in should any member withdraw from the committee.

Interested candidates will need to submit signed petitions. Then at the Sunday,

October 24th meeting, the Nominating Committee will submit a slate for officers and members of the executive committee.

(All current members are eligible to run for any office). Additional nominations may come from the floor with three (3) signed petitions. Only members in good standing are eligible to vote. Sunday, November 28th, the voting takes place. Meetings are held at 3:00 p.m., 100 Erskine Place, Bldg.

31A, Gr. Fl. Members should participate in these important activities.

The next official general meeting is October 24th. Support the Co-op City Branch of the NAACP, Eleanor Donnley, 718-379-1297, or Ms. Lottie Townes at 718-379-3504 for information about the

branch and activities.

Join the NAACP on line at: http://action.naacp.org/BeAMember, visit the website, attend meetings and be part of the solution. Today October 2nd a great demonstration is being held in our nation’s capital. The purpose is to support efforts to turn the economy around; the creation of jobs, retraining of unemployed and in general support a direction to change the nation’s social economic circumstance. If you are not there, keep the spirit by supporting those that are and actions that are taken. Call the Co-op City Branch of the NAACP if you have a question, (718) 6717856.

—E va L a za a r

Pentecostal Tabernacle The Pentecostal Tabernacle invites everyone to attend worship service at 120 Benchley Pl., Building 24 (street level); Tel. 718-324-0334 or 718-3204218.

Sunday School starts at 10:30 a.m.

Midday worship begins at 11:45 a.m.

Prayer meeting starts at 7:30 p.m. every Wednesday evening. Bible study starts every Friday evening at 7:30 p.m.

F ocu s: Grace is divine power that causes the heart to rejoice and reflects in the lives of those who find favor

with God. And with great power gave the apostles witness of the resurrection of the Lord Jesus: and great grace was upon them all. (Acts 4:33) The promises of God are given by His grace.

Peter explained that the outcome of God’s grace working in our lives is the giving of “great and precious promises.’’

Simon Peter, a servant and an apostle of Jesus Christ, to them that have obtained like precious faith with us through the righteousness of God and

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Grace and peace be multiplied unto you through the knowledge of God, and of Jesus our Lord, According as his divine power hath given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness, through the knowledge of him that hath called us to glory and virtue: Whereby are given unto us exceeding great and precious promises: that by these ye might be partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust. (II Peter 1:1-4) At a glance, we

may credit these promises to God’s power, but a closer examination of scripture reveals that all scriptural promises are ultimately the result of God’s grace. Apart from his grace, we receive no promises from God. It should not be a strange thing for one who has experienced the grace of God to ask for more. Although there are several means of obtaining more grace one way is through seeking a greater knowledge of Jesus Christ from the study of his word.

—R ev. R . Sib b li es

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

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

We also invite the youth of our community to attend our Sunday morning services, which are designed to meet the

special needs of our young people. Parents, please send your children to learn of the Lord Jesus.

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

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

Holy Communion is served the first Sunday of the month. Youth Sunday takes place on the second Sunday of

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

Come join New Vision’s “Partners in Reading Program” every Sunday afternoon from 1:40 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Parents, we encourage you to bring your children to benefit from this free program, taught by trained professionals.

The Church of The New Vision is located at 135 Einstein Loop, Room #33, Bronx, NY 10475; Telephone: (718) 671-8746 or (718) 320-0409.

—C a r ole H a q u e

Faith In God Church & Bible Institute Pastor, President, and Founder Rev. Dr. Gladys R. Little, and Assistant Pastor, Minister Vernon Little, extend to everyone a healthy, happy, prosperous welcome! Let’s take time to count our blessings…we have a lot to be thankful for. We also need to walk in love, and be quick to forgive.

God’s Word says in Ephesians 4:25-32: 25 Therefore, putting away lying, “Let each one of you speak truth with his neighbor,” for we are members of one another.

26 “Be angry, and do not sin:” do not let the sun go down on your wrath, 27 nor give place to the devil.

28 Let him who stole steal no longer, but rather let him labor, working with his hands what is good, that he may have something to give him who has need.

29 Let no corrupt word proceed out of your mouth, but what is good for necessary edification, that it may impart grace to the hearers.

30 And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, by whom you were sealed for the day of redemption.

31 Let all bitterness, wrath, anger, clamor, and evil speaking be put away from you, with all malice.

32 And be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God in Christ forgave you.

I nvit a t ion s: Church doors open today at 3 p.m. for a Sweet Hour of Prayer. Tomorrow morning at 10 a.m., Dr. Little teaches a Sunday School class. Morning Worship is at 11 a.m. We play Min. Vernon Little’s songs, ‘Words To Live By’ & ‘Proverbs’ during the offering. Please come out and support these services. Also, go to YouTube and

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Bible Institute classes resumed on September 25th.

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Our convention was a great success. Thank you to all who came out, and thank you to all of the participants: Min. Marlon Young, Sis. Shatiya La’D (Video Ministry), Sis. Heather Walker (singer), and Bro. Edwin Little.

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Co-op City Baptist Church Rev. Dr. Sheldon E. Williams and the Co-op City Baptist Church family invites the community to join us tomorrow for worship service at 8:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.

Sunday School for adults and children will be held at 9:15 a.m. Bible study is held on Wednesdays at 1:00 p.m. and at 7:30 p.m. and on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday at 5 p.m.

Prayer Service is held on Fridays at noon and at 7:30 p.m.

Mid-week worship service is held on Wednesdays at 12 p.m. Please join us for a mid-week spiritual pick-up.

The Co-op City Baptist Church is located at 135 Einstein Loop, Room 50 (lower level). Our telephone number is 718-320-3774. We invite you to worship, study, and pray with us. Visit us on the web at www.coopcitybaptistchurch.org. If you are unable to attend, you may dial in to listen on PODCAST. Call (646) 929-2953 at 9 a.m. to hear the service. The podcast is also available on our website.

The Co-op City Intergenerational Outreach Center, Inc. Saturday Tutoring Program for students in grades 2 through 5 has resumed. You may register during program

hours. Tutoring sessions are held from 3 to 4 p.m. for 2nd and 3rd graders and 4 to 5 p.m. for 4th and 5th graders.

Tutoring is offered in Mathematics, English, Science and Social Studies. For additional information, call 917-6202859 or 718-671-8449.

“Feast Delivers,” hosted by the Just For Men Ministry, invites everyone to participate. Make your selection by circling the item(s) on the menu. Add $5 to your total as a service charge and bring your receipt at pick-up time. Deadline for payment is October 3 and distribution will be at the church on Saturday, Saturday, October 16 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Call the church for additional information.

The Building Fund Ministry invites you to join them on their African American Heritage Tour on Saturday, October 9, as they travel on a guided bus tour of historic Philadelphia. See Mother Bethel AME Church, Penn’s Landing, the Liberty Bell, Head House Square, Old Pine Church and the famous African American Museum. An all-you-can-eat dinner buffet is included. Donation for

adults, $100; children, (3-12), $75. The bus will leave from 135 Einstein Loop at 8:30 a.m. For additional information, call 718-671-2964 or 718-320-3774.

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

The Glory Girls book club will resume this fall. Our first selection will be Necessary Heartbreak by Michael J. Sullivan. Transported back in time to first century Jerusalem during passion week, we see the events through the eyes of a single dad who must reaffirm his faith. Necessary Heartbreak is a story that shows how life’s greatest losses can become the most wondrous blessings. The meeting will be on October 25th at 7:00 p.m. Call 718-320-3774 to join.

—H a t t ie L . L u ca s

Church of the Savior Rev. Dr. Robert A. Smith, Jr., Pastor; Lady Theresa M. Smith, co-founder; Rev. McMillian, Assistant Pastor, and the Church of the Savior family extend an invitation to every person to worship with us. We are a non-denominational, inter-racial, inter-cultural, intergenerational fellowship of believers. We care about you, not your W2. We are not church as usual. Come as you are, we leave the judging to God. The Church of the Savior family extends love and affirmation to the Co-op City community; A warm welcome awaits you!! We love you for who you are, not what you have. Please call us at 718-320-0002 or 917734-4058 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 or QBX1 to Dreiser Loop and DeKruif Pl. Our mailing address is P.O. Box 86, Bronx, NY 10475.

Sunday Morning Schedule: Adult Bible Study – 9:15 a.m.

Divine Worship 10:30 a.m.

Dr. Smith’s sermon topic: “Walking on Water, or Sinking in Sand.”

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Weekly Activity Church of the Savior worship at 10:30 a.m. Come and be blessed, we want an opportunity to love you. See you in church.

Tune in!!– 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!

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Upcoming Events Fall Revival - Thursday, Oct. 7 and Friday, Oct. 8. Rev. James Pickens, Senior Pastor Soundview

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Eleanor Roosevelt Democratic Club The Eleanor Roosevelt Democratic Club will hold its Regular Monthly Meeting on Thursday, October 21, in the Bartow Center, Room 28 at 7:30 p.m. All members are requested to attend this very important meeting as items of extreme importance will be discussed regarding our future plans for the upcoming year.

I would like to thank our members and community members who did such a fine job as Inspectors and Coordinators at the Primary Elections on Tuesday, September 14. The club extends congratulations to those candidates who were successful in campaigning for the primaries. It is expected that these honorees will present themselves as community advocates for better government and help to establish an

avenue to help members of the community to solve the many problems currently existing here. Good luck to all of you.

The club extends get well wishes to those members who have been ill and are recovering. This message is also extended to those members who are home-bound and recovering from various medical procedures. Our prayers are with you for a full recovery and rehabilitation. Best wishes are also extended to those members who are celebrating a birthday, anniversary or special event during the month of October.

I would like to thank the membership and the community for their continued support.

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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. – 7:30 a.m. and 9:00 a.m.-10:00 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.

– 8:30 p.m. (beginning October 1).

OTHE R SC HEDULED EVE NT S: The next meeting of the Soul Sisters Reading Network will be Saturday, October 2, 10:00 a.m. at the Annex to discuss THE HELP by Kathryn Stockett.

Also, the CRAFT Workshop of the Sister to Sister Women’s Ministry is back!

Join them on Saturday, October 2nd, 12:00 p.m. at the Annex. New crafters fee is $8; includes supply package. Reservations required.

Contact cpcsisters@aol.com or (718) 320-1193 for additional information for both of these programs.

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Gethsemane Church. Theo Hundley Productions. Sponsored by O&M Productions. Tickets: $20/advance - $25/at door. For tickets: (914) 310-8552; (718) 862-9172; (917) 557-5502.

Saturday, October 23, 9:00 p.m. - 2:00 a.m. – Enjoy a great evening of entertainment at the South Carolina Union’s Annual Dance in Dreiser Auditorium. Music by DJ Jimmy Pressley. Ticket: $20/advance; $25/at door, available by calling (718) 3798514; (718) 671-0425, (718) 671-5493 or (718) 671-0231.

C P C TO UR S SP O NSO R S T H E FOL LOW ING T RI PS. C AL L (718) 6711182 FOR TIC KE TS AND/OR ADDITI ONAL INFORM ATI ON. Saturday, November 6th, CPC Tours’ annual trip to the Apple Festival at Peddler’s Village and Penn Purchase, Bucks County, PA. Enjoy an autumn day where crafts people gather to show their wares and demonstrate their skills. In Peddlers Village, you will have over 70 quaint shops including

handcrafts, leather jewelry, collectibles and specialty foods. Penn Purchase, located across from Peddlers Village, features such stores as Brook Brothers, Coach, Jones NY and Nine West Outlets. Ticket: $47.

Tuesday, December 7th, CPC Tours’ trip to Foxwoods Resort and Casino to see “Home for the Holidays,” featuring Herb Reed and The Platters. Tickets: $59 include $15 rebate and $10 food voucher.

Saturday, December 11th, CPC Tours’ Annual Christmas Shopping Spree to Tanger Outlet Center in Riverhead, LI. Stock up on gifts from Banana Republic, Gap, Coach Factory Store, Jones NY, J. Crew, Easy Spirit, Timberland, London Fog. Tickets: $40.

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

—Evan G. Mitchell

Circle of Christ Church - Hearts of Love Ministry of NY “Pressing towards the prize” Reverend Elisamuel “Sam” Colon and the congregation of Circle of Christ Church would like to extend an invitation of love and peace in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Please join us for a time of adoring worship, praise and the Word of God. Allow the Lord to reach into your heart and help you see the road of light and joy.

Circle of Christ Church is a beacon which the Lord has lit onto Co-op City and it is our purpose as a church and as children of God to serve, teach and bring forth the Gospel for all to hear and witness.

Whenever you pray, go into your room and shut the door and pray to your Father who is in secret.

—Matthew 6:6 (NRSV)

Upcoming Events & Schedule Changes: Communion Service on Sunday, October 3rd at 11 a.m. Join us at the Lord’s Table. All are welcomed.

Discipleship classes every Sunday from 9:15 a.m. -10:30 a.m. – Bartow Community Room #28. Please contact Deacon Hilberto Nieves or Deaconess Phyllis Streeter.

Services on Cable – You can watch portions of our Sunday Services on Cablevision’s Bronxnet, Channel 70, Saturdays at 4 p.m.

Schedule of Service: Su n d a ys: Discipleship Class 9:15 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

Worship Service 11 a.m. start. First Sunday of each month is our Communion Service.

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Mon., Oct. 4

Pineapple juice, chili con carne, rice, French style beans

Chicken breast w/wing, egg noodles, peas & carrots

Whole wheat bread, diced pears

Library

Library

9:30 a.m.-1 pm, Rm. 31

9:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Rm. 49

Alert & Alive

Dominoes

10:00 am, Rm. 31

10:00 am, Rm. 45

9 a.m, Rm. 7

Bingo

Around The Lunch Table

Stay Well Exercise

11:30 a.m. Rm. 49

Walking Club

Bingo

11 a.m., Rm. 7

1:00 p.m., Rm. 49

Afternoon Movie

Word Games

Internet Cafe

2 - 4 pm, Rm. 7

2 p.m. Rm. 25

2 - 4 pm, Rm. 34

Wed., Oct. 6

Current Events

Dominoes

10 am, Rm. 31

10:00, Rm. 49

Library, Exercise, Chat Session

Tai Chi

9:30 am – 1:00 pm, Rm. 7

Thurs., Oct. 7

11 am, Rm. 31

Dominoes 2 p.m. Rm. 25

Bingo

Tuesday, October 5

Dreiser

10:00 am, Rm. 31

Beginner’s Self Defense

11:00 am, Rm. 45

9 am, Rm. 31

Crochet & Knitting 10 am, Rm. 2

10:30 am, Rm. 7

1:00 pm, Rm. 49

Tuesday Movie w/popcorn

Word Games

Internet Cafe in the Computer Lab

2-4 pm, Rm. 25

2-4 pm, Rm. 34

Bingo

10 am, Rm. 31

Dominoes 2:30 pm, Rm.25

Apple juice, salmon Meatballs, spaghetti, loaf w/cocktail sauce, spaghetti, tossed salad tossed salad w/dressing w/dressing Orange juice, lime taragon turkey, Mexicorn, broccoli & cauliflower

Rye bread, fresh oranges

Whole wheat bread, tropical fruit in juice

Lemon salmon, white rice, spinach

Rye bread, bananas

Alert & Alive Mixed Cultural dance

Advanced Self Defense

Tues., Sweet & sour chicken, Pork chops w/onions, red potatoes in skin, yellow rice & beans, Oct. parsley buttered carrots collard greens 5

10:30 am in Aud. A

2-4 pm, Rm. 7

Fri., Oct. 8

Orange-pineapple Sesame chicken thigh, juice, Hoki fish, pepper baked potato, broccoli, & onions, mashed cauliflower & carrots potatoes, mixed vegs

Whole wheat bread, unsweetened apple sauce

All meals served w/margarine and fresh milk *Menu subject to change without notice. We ask that members please

Thursday, October 7

Wednesday, October 6

call their center at least one day in advance to register for lunch:

Stay Well Exercise

Dominoes

10 am, Rm. 31

10 am, Rm. 45

Line Dancing

Spelling Bee

11 am, Rm. 31

9:30 am – 1:00 pm, Rm. 7

10 am, Rm. 49

Garden Club

Spanish Practice Class

10:30 am, Rm. 7

10:30 am in Computer lab

11 am, Rm. 2

Bingo

1-4 pm, Rm. 7

Blood Pressure 1st & 3rd

1:00 pm, Rm. 49

Internet Cafe

Sewing w/Raymonde

9-10 am, Rm. 31

2-4 pm, Rm. 34

9:30 - 11:30 am, Rm. 7

Library

Dominoes

9 am-1 pm Rm. 31

10 am, Rm. 45

Library, Exercise, Chat Session

Chat session

Stay Well Exercise

9:30 am – 1:00 pm, Rm. 7

9:30 am – 1 pm Rm. 31

10-11 am, Rm. 45

Dominoes

Spelling Bee

2:30 pm, Rm. 25

11am, Rm. 49

Word Games

Bingo

2-4 pm, Rm. 25

1 pm, Rm. 49

Bingo

Internet Cafe

2 pm, Rm. 25

2-4 pm, Rm. 34

Dominoes 2:30 pm, Rm. 25

Word Games 2-4 pm, Rm. 25

Bingo 2 pm, Rm. 25

“Movie Madness”

Tai Chi Art

Belly Dancing 12:30 pm Aud. A

“Handi-Flex 1 pm, Aud. A

Thursday Movie w/popcorn 2-4 pm, Rm. 7

Blood Pressure 1st & 3rd Thursday 10:00-11:30, Rm. 7

Dominoes

Crochet & Knitting

10 am, Rm. 45

9 am, Rm. 2

Art

11 am, Rm. 31

10 am, Rm. 45

Day at the Movies w/popcorn

Self Defense

10 am, Rm. 7

Dominoes

10 am Rm. 45

2:30 pm, Rm.31

Bingo

Meditative Moments

9:30 a.m., Rm. 31

Spelling Bee

Friday, October 8

Library, Exercise, Chat Session,

1 pm, Rm. 49

11 am, Rm. 8

Word Games

Internet Cafe

Afternoon Movie

2 pm-4 pm, Rm. 25

2-4 pm, Rm. 34

2-4 pm, Rm. 7

Bingo

Blood Pressure 2nd & 4th

2 pm, Rm. 25

Friday 10:00-11:30 Rm. 49

*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 1st Monday: Stew Leonard’s $5 1st & 3rd Mondays: Super Wal-Mart $12 BOWLING $10 SWIMMING CLASSES WILL RESUME OCT. 8TH!

To register for trips and classes, please call:

(718) 320-2066 Monday – Friday: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

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

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

Upcoming Events/Trips C on t in u in g E d u ca t ion C la sses in C o-op C it y - L eh m a n C ollege in colla b or a t ion wit h J ASA is offering the following classes for Fall 2010: Computer Basics 2007, Introduction to the Internet and Social Networking, Microsoft Word 2007, Microsoft Excel 2007, Conversational Spanish for Beginners, An Introduction to Hatha Yoga, An Introduction to Belly “Aerobics,” Beginning Tai Chi Chuan And Qigong, Jewelry Making: From Paper-Mache to Pearls, Embroidery w/Reverse Applique, The Art of Crochet and Paper Crafts. Catalogues can be found at local senior centers in Einstein, Bartow, and the Dreiser Community Center also at the JASA Senior Services Office at 2049 Bartow Avenue and the Riverbay Corp. Management Office, across the hall from the Co-op City Public Safety Office. For more information, please call 718-320-2066. Pick up your catalog today! Sponsored by

Lehman College & JASA. I NT E R NE T C AF É E VE R YDAY AT T H E E I NST E I N SE NI O R C E NT E R , 135 E in st ein L oop , F R O M 2: 00 - 4: 00 P.M . I N RO O M 34. You can explore on the web, check your e-mail, etc.

NOT E : T H I S I S NOT A C O M P UT E R C L ASS. You need to be able to use the computer on your own.

A F T E R N O O N M O V I E S AT DR E I SE R F R O M 2: 00 – 4: 00 P.M . I N R O O M 7, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday. Popcorn will be served.

Come & join us to play Bingo, Word Games & Dominoes in the Bartow Senior Center from 2-4 p.m. on Monday and Friday and 2:30 p.m.-4 p.m. on Tuesday-Thursday in Room 25.

F a ir wa y Food M a r k et We have not solidified a date for future trips to Fairway due to lack of transportation. We will try our best to include Fairway Food Market within our shopping trips for the upcoming months.

Blood Pressure screenings Trained volunteers are providing FREE blood pressure screenings to the 60+ community, conveniently, located at all three of the Co-op City Community Centers.

All you need is to become a member by simply filling out a short application form available at any of the local centers.

L O C AT I O NS & SC H E DUL E : 135 Einstein Loop, Room 45, every 2nd & 4th Friday at 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a. m.; 177 Dreiser Loop, Room 7, every 1st & 3rd Thursday at 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a. m. and Bartow at 2049 Bartow Avenue, Room 31, every 1st & 3rd Wednesday at 9 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.

No Co-op City Times? Call 646.479.1041 or 646.261.1761, Saturday: 9 am - 2 pm.

Don’ t Tex t & Drive!

It’s against the law!

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WEEKLY SCHEDULE HOBBIES African-American Club: “Belly Dancing,” 10/4; 6:00 p.m., Dreiser, Room 2

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“Yoga/Pilates,” Tues., 10/5; - Thurs., 10/7; 6:00 p.m., Dreiser, Room 2; Cub Scouts “Meeting” Thurs., 10/7; 6:30 p.m., Dreiser, Room 4 City Duplicate Bridge Club “Bridge Training Class,” Wed., 10/6; 4:00 p.m., Dreiser, Room 9; “Bridge Game”, Wed., 10/6; 6:00 p.m. Dreiser, Room 9

RELIGIOUS Church of The New Vision: “Bible Studies,” Sun., 10/10; 9:30 a.m., Einstein, Room 38

Circle of Christ Church: “Church Service,” Fri., 10/8; 6:00 p.m. & Sun., 10/10; 9:00 a.m., Bartow, Rooms 28 & 31

Faith @ Work Christian Church: “Bible Studies,” Thurs., 10/7; 5:00 p.m., “Church Service,” Sun., 10/10; 8:00 a.m., Dreiser, Room 8

Iglesia Cristiana Marcos 16:15: Sun., 10/10; 10:00 a.m.; Einstein, Room 35 Harvest Restoration Ministries: Wed., 10/6; 7 p.m. & Sun., 10/10; 10:00 a.m., Dreiser, Room 10

Mt. Calvary Baptist Church: Thurs., 10/7; 6:00 p.m., Dreiser, Room 9 Co-op City Seventh Adventist Church: “National Mental Illness Awareness Week,” Sun., 10/10; 4:00 p.m., Auditorium C

SCOUTS Girls Scouts of New York: “Meeting,” Fri., 10/8; 5:00 p.m., Dreiser Rooms 1, 2, 4, and 9

SENIORS JASA Senior Services: “Luncheon,” Mon. - Fri., 10/4 - 10/8; 8:00 a.m., Bartow, Room 31

SERVICE & CIVIC Weight Watchers Nutrition Program: Tues., 10/5; “Meeting Time,” 6:00 p.m., Dreiser, Room 4

Einstein Cancer Fund: “Meeting” Tues., 10/5; 1:30 p.m., Einstein, Room 38 Williamsbridge Club: “Meeting” Fri., 10/8; 5:00 p.m., Dreiser, Room 8

Baychester Library Events VISIT THE LIBRARY — A GREAT WEALTH OF INFORMATION

— 2010/2011 Book Discussion

— Thursdays • 1:30 p.m.

Titles can now be reserved through the library. Participants should read each selection in advance and be prepared to take part in the discussion. Admission is free. Please sign up at the Information Desk.

October 14 - OLIVIA JOULES AND THE OVERACTIVE IMAGINATION by Helen Fielding November 4 - THREE CUPS OF TEA by Greg Mortenson TAG/Every Tuesday, 4 p.m. • Storytelling/Poetry • 1st Wednesday, 4 p.m.

Book Café/3rd Wednesday, 4 p.m. • Book Group/1st Friday, 3:15 p.m.

Card Games/3rd Friday, 3:15 p.m.

In Celebration of the Latin Heritage Month, the Baychester Branch Library presents the following programs: Saturday, October 9: 10 a.m. — 4 p.m. Spanish Books Sale 2:30 p.m. — Zarzuela musical program with pianist Inna Leytush and the Allegro Singers Tuesday, October 12: 4:00 p.m. — Mexico & Puerto Rico Mask making or children & teens (pre-registration required) Wednesday, October 13: 3:30 p.m. — Bilingual Reading Aloud for Children (ages 3-8) 4:00 p.m. — Mask Making for Everyone (pre-registration required) Friday, October 15: 3:30 p.m. — Closing Latino Week Celebration (Piñata Breaking for Everyone) Clases de Comutadora Gratis — Viernes 8 de Octubre (10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.)

Se require matrícula previa (firme en escritorio de informacíon) • clases limitadas a 7 personas • clases son de una sección solamente • clases son con práctica immediata

Sing for Life, Sing for Joy — Pamela Warrick-Smith A Ten-Session Workshop To Promote Enjoyment of Choral Singing Class Dates/1:30 - 3:30 p.m.: Tuesdays, Oct. 12, 19, 26; Nov. 9, 16, 23, 30; additional session: Tues., Dec. 14 • 1:30 - 2:30 p.m.

Performance and Reception/Sat., Dec. 11 • 2 p.m.

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

718.379.6700

FREE ADMISSION TO ALL

AARP Chapter #4997 F YI : The next meeting of AARP Peachtree Chapter #4997 is scheduled for MONDAY, OCTOBER 18TH at 1 p.m. in Dreiser Loop Community Center, Auditorium “A.” NOTE: This is the 3rd Monday – not the 2nd Monday – due to Columbus Day Observance.

F YI -2: AARP Defensive Driver Class is scheduled for SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 20, at 8 a.m. Call 718-320-1946 – speak slowly and leave your name and phone number, and someone will get back to you as soon as possible.

R E M I NDE R : We are once again receiving canned goods (not outdated) and other “non-perishable” food items for our food drive. All donations will be given to a neighborhood soup kitchen.

These items may be brought to the AARP Room “O” in Dreiser Loop Community Center, Mon. – Fri., 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

To notify Peachtree Chapter of illness or bereavement, contact Frances Wilson, Good & Welfare Coordinator, 718-671-5493.

(C O M E E AR LY TO SI G N-UP AND PAY F O R BE L OW L I ST E D T R I P S/AC T I VI T I E S) O ct ob er 18 (M on .) – T R I P C ANC E L L E D - Atlantic City Tropicana w/a show by Pat Cooper - a comedic genius - contact Daisy, 718-671-3241.

December 9 (Thurs), 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Peachtree Holiday Celebration at Villa Barone Manor — $65 — (transportation is available on a “first come, first serve” basis). Tickets are available in the AARP Office in Dreiser Loop Community Center, Room “O,” Mon.-10 a.m. - 12

p.m.; and Thurs. & Fri., 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.

December 30 (Thurs.) - January 1 (Sat.), 2011 – New Year’s Eve at the Desmond Hotel (Malvern, PA); includes 4-hour stay at the Sands Casino (Bethlehem, PA) or free time in the town of Bethlehem; after checking-in, dinner & show at the Desmond Hotel; buffet breakfast at the hotel; choice for the day (New Year’s Eve): 4 hour stay in Atlantic City or a narrated tour of Philadelphia or shopping at the King of Prussia Mall or a day at the Desmond (playing cards, a movie, Bingo or swimming); attend the New Year’s Eve Cocktail Party and Surf & Turf Dinner w/open bar, champagne toast, hats, noise makers, music & dancing & more; New Year’s Day Brunch w/music & dancing and a show before departing for home — $530/person - double; $630 single; $520/person - triple; $100 deposit due with reservation form ($50/person trip insurance – optional) – contact Delores – 718-379-2176.

2011 T O UR C OM M I T T E E AC T I VI T I E S: January 19 - 29, 2011 – “No-Fly” Cruise Winter Escape; 11 days/10 nights; depart from New York via Deluxe Motor Coach w/overnight stops; arriving in Charleston (SC) to board the ship to Key West (FL); Nassau & Freeport (Bahamas); returning with overnight stops; pricing to be announced; trip insurance optional (recommended); BOOK A.S.A.P., limited categories available at the group rate; 2nd payment ($500) due NOW; Final payment due Oct. 1st – contact Jeanne – —Delor es Debn a m 718-379-3742.

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

Wednesday, October 6—Bingo game in Room 39 at 1:30 p.m. for members only. If you would like to join us, the yearly dues are $12. Refreshments served!

Thursday, October 21—Our first meeting and also our Annual Chinese Auction.

We have some lovely gifts. Admission, $3.

You will receive 12 tickets in each envelope. Being we are having a Chinese Auction at this meeting, we would like to invite non-members and guests. Starting time is 1:30 p.m. Refreshments served.

Come and have a good time.

November 11—End of Year Party at Seashore Restaurant at City Island. Price is $50 (fifty dollars) per person, members and non-members. Music by Willard.

Menu: shrimp scampi, fried shrimps, baked salmon, filet of sole, rosemary chicken, veal parmagiana and prime rib of beef. Also, wine and soda on table.

Dessert and coffee and tea.

See or call Ann or Mary for more information, or come to Room 39, Monday – Thursday, 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Call 718-379-9613. To all our members and friends with much sadness on the passing of one of our favorite Bingo player, Rose Alleyne. Her favorite day was Bingo day.

She will be greatly miss. Also, we mourn the passing of Edith Dunson; She was one of our long-loving member. Prayers and condolences are sent to their families.

Good health to all.

October 26—going to Atlantic City Showboat.

—M a r y P illa

Einstein Cancer Fund Happy birthday and good health to all celebrating this month of October.

We want to give our heartfelt gratitude and thanks to everyone, members and friends, for a most successful luncheon. Special accolades go out to Toby Landau, members and local merchants for their contributions of gift cards and certificates, for this special occasion.

Again, thank you for your continued support.

Monday, October 11th, Foxwood Casino-cost per person, $27, with a casino package of $15 Keno play and a $10

food voucher. Time of pick-up, 8:00 a.m. at Einstein Loop, followed by Asch Loop and Dreiser. Please call for the above, Mildred - 718-320-0288; Loretta - 718671-2958; Lydia - 718-671-3005, also for memorial cards.

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Rose Alleyne.

Rose was a dear member and very supportive of our goals. Rose will be sorely missed. Our condolences go out to her son, Carl Alleyne, and family. May they know of no more sorrows.

—Lyd ia R u a s

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Co-op City Times / October 2, 2010

Reflections

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

If you were to analyze the contents of your meals this weekend, you would find that the ingredients came from a dozen or more countries in the world.

Look at your garment carefully your suit or your dress. Think for a moment of all who had a share in making it. The wool was shorn, the cotton was grown, the chemicals were blended by many unknown hands.

The designer, the factory, the transportation system, the clothing store, the tailor — all of them had a share in your garment.

Where would you be right this moment without your doctor and your dentist, your post office and your bank, your library and your community organizations, your school, your synagogue and your church?

Our world is one vast network of mutuality. We are deeply beholden to one another - committed to one another. If only we had the wisdom to understand this truth and fully accept it, we would lead happier and healthier lives.

We would be also willing to assume our rightful responsibilities.

★★★★★★ Rabbi Berl on the future status of Young Israel of Co-op City With regard to the premises previously occupied by Young Israel at 147 Dreiser Loop, the main sanctuary will now be occupied exclusively by the Circle of Christ Church as a separate entity.

Young Israel will retain exclusive use of the small chapel (known as the Daily Chapel), as well as the Young Israel office and the Rabbi’s study as separate entities. A corridor exists between the areas that will be occupied by Young Israel and the Circle of Christ Church.

Both Young Israel and the Circle of Christ Church will pay their respective rental fees to Riverbay Corporation but will be utilizing a common lobby and bathrooms.

Farmers’ Market ongoing until November 20 The Co-op City Farmers’ Market, presented in collaboration with Harvest Home, is available every Saturday on the Greenway lot number 3 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Harvest Home Farmers’ Market of New York beings fresh pro-

duce direct from Tri-State farmers to consumers in areas around New York City.

WIC Farmers’ Market and Senior Farmers Market are accepted. WIC coupons are accepted.

Traditional Synagogue The Traditional Synagogue of Co-op City, Young Israel of Baychester, Section 5 at 115 Einstein Loop, welcomes you to pray with them. Tel. 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 8, is before 6:07 p.m.

Shabbos ends today, Saturday, October 2, at 7:17 p.m. We recite Havdallah (The Recital over the Wine) at the end of Shabbos.

The community is always welcome to attend our various functions and enjoy a great day of fun and friendship. Rabbi Kronengold is encouraging you all to attend his most informative classes.

Coming Events Sunday, October 3 at 1:30 p.m.Sisterhood sponsors an afternoon of Bingo. Come down and spend a fun time with your friends. The cost is $3/person and includes admission and refreshments.

Monday, October 4 at 1:00 p.m.Sisterhood General Membership Meeting.

Friday & Saturday, October 8 and 9-

Rosh Hodesh (beginning of the Jewish month) Heshvan.

Saturday, October 9 at 9 a.m. Morning services. The Parsha is: Noah.

Mincha is at 6:10 p.m. Shabbat ends at 7:05 p.m.

Sunday, October 17 at 1:30 p.m. – Synagogue sponsors an afternoon of Bingo.

Good and Welfare: Happy birthday and anniversary greetings to all who are celebrating during the month of October.

We join together to wish Marcia Abel a very happy birthday on Monday, October 4th. Have a great year in good health.

I heard that Al Abel had a short stay at Einstein Hospital. We’re glad that you are feeling better and are home.

Yisk or P led ges – Please do not forget to honor your Yiskor Pledges during office hours or by mail. We are thanking you in advance for your generosity.

P lea se! Support the Synagogue. We always need your help. Thank you.

Shalom!

M ir ia m E velyn Ber lofsk y —M

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.

Thanks to all those who attended our High Holy Day Services. Please don’t for-

get there are more Holidays coming up.

Please try to attend.

Frieda will be in the office Monday and Wednesday from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. if anyone wants to drop off their donations or dues.

For information regarding the synagogue or questions, please get in touch with Frieda at 718-671-3679.

A HEALTHY AND HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL. L’SHONA TOVA TIKOSAVA. —Frieda Epstein

Baychester Visual Arts Association BVA is happy to announce the start of another creative season in our permanent room #5, Dreiser Center. If you’ve ever wanted to learn how to draw and paint, this is the time to get expert instruction at BVA. During the summer, many BVA members exhibited art work at the Focal Point Gallery located in City Island.

We are now having an art show in the

Bartow Mall on Saturday, October 16. Our talented artists will have their paintings on display around the fence area. We hope you come to see this impressive artwork done by BVA members.

Our 2010 – 2011 season began in September. Tuesday classes started on September 14, with 3 sessions to choose from: 1 – 3 p.m., 3:30 – 5:30 p.m. or 5:45 –

7:45 p.m. with Mr. Groves, an award winning artist, as the instructor. Saturday morning classes started on September 12 from 10 – 12 p.m. with Ms. Massenburg, art instructor, contingent upon registration.

Membership dues are $35 for the year and a session of 10 classes is $60. BVA’s art instructors will guide you along a creative path that will bring hours, weeks and years

of joy into the life of those who avail themselves of this opportunity.

These events have been made possible, in part, with public funds from the New York State Council of the Arts, under the aegis of the Decentralization Pilot Program as administered by the Bronx Council on the Arts.

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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, multi-cultural and bilingual congregation and all are welcome. Services are at the church at 2350 Palmer Avenue, across the street from Building 30.

Parking is available.

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.

Web sit e - Visit our new website at www.co-opcityumchurch.org to learn more about our church and worship.

Also learn about “Buy for Charity” on our website and learn how to support our church while shopping online for no extra cost to you.

Neos P r ogr a m s – The teens, tweens and children’s programs are held every Friday night at 8 p.m. at the church. We also have for girls & boys liturgical dancing, ages 5 to 12, 8 p.m. on Fridays.

M u sic Sch ool – The church is happy to announce the start of the Crescendo Christian Music School at the church.

Learn piano, guitar, voice and theory.

You can contact Maestro Frank Colon at

Meeting at 177 Dreiser Loop/Dreiser Community Center—Room 8, 9:30 a.m.

(Sundays); Church telephone: (718) 644-0951; email: fatwcc@aol.com.

Wee k ly Wor sh ip E xp er ien ce s: 6:30 p.m., Thursday Bible Study resumed on September 16.

Sunday morning worship, 9:30 a.m.

Children’s Church, 9:00 a.m., 2nd through 4th Sundays.

C h u r c h M ot t o: “We are ChristCentered, Family-Focused with, Power and Authority.”

C h u r ch M ission : To empower, educate and motivate men, women, boys and girls to reach their full potential and live abundant lives through preaching and teaching the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

Come worship with us—where we honor tradition but are not bound by it!

Upcom in g M in ist r y E ven t s: October 10: 5th Church Anniversary Celebration!!! Still standing. In honor of our church’s 5th anniversary, we are kicking off our ambitious Economic Empowerment Ministry, “The Struggle Is Over.” ALL new members who commit

(917) 753-3644. The school will be open from Monday – Thursday, 2 p.m. – 8 p.m. Private and group lessons. Earlier lessons can be arranged. Come and register if you are interested in learning music. All ages welcome. Free registration and affordable rates.

C h oir – All ages are welcome and rehearsals are Thursday evenings at 8 p.m. – 9 p.m.

Aft er Sch ool P r ogr a m – The after school program will be starting again and anyone wishing to send their children to a safe environment, where they can do homework, learn what’s in God’s word and just have some fun, please call (718) 671-1033. The after school program is held in Room 43 of Einstein Community Center.

P r a yer R et r ea t s – The first prayer retreat will be on Saturday, October 9th from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.; It will be in Spanish. The next retreat will be November 6th from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. and will be in English. Both retreats will be at the church.

L a it y C e leb r a t ion – On Sunday, October 17th, we will be celebrating all the people who have dedicated their time to giving to the church where needed.

The celebration will be at both services.

We would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who participated in our Flea Market fundraiser. We hope to see you next year. A special thanks to Jared Penn, Glen Matos, Faith Penn and Makayla Penn.

—R ev. Dr. M ilca Alva r ez-P la u d

Faith @ Work Christian Church

Gregory S. Gang D.D.S., M.S. Complete Family Dental Care

their lives to JESUS CHRIST and this ministry by faithful attendance and service will receive FREE training in CHRISTIAN DISCIPLESHIP (not CHURCH MEMBERSHIP) and receive unpublished job leads, and be eligible for 10 new jobs created by the church. We do not play church, we are the church and understand that in tough economic times, the church MUST be on the forefront to change the lives of individuals and family.

NOVEMBER 24TH: Community PreThanksgiving Dinner: FREE TO THE COMMUNITY!!!! Dreiser, Room 4,

RSVP required for the church to ensure enough food is available to all who desire.

We are not ashamed of the Gospel of Jesus Christ for it is the power of God unto salvation of everyone who believes! (Rom 1:16) What great power that is when you realize that you are not in this alone. Our witness is to God’s goodness and not our personal accomplishments.

Remember, it’s never about us, but always about the goodness of the Lord.

—P a st or Deb or a h J en k in s

DR. LEWIS WOLSTEIN Podiatrist — Foot Specialist • Practicing in Co-op City since 1975

Cosmetic Bonding Periodontal (Gum) Treatment Endodontics (Root Canal) Dentures / Crowns / Bridges

• Board Certified in Foot Surgery • ALL conditions of the foot treated • Most insurance plans accepted, including:

• Most GHI plans Participating Dentist UFT • Oxford • CSA • Con Edison Guardian • BC/BS • Aetna Cigna • HIP/Dental • PBA

• Health Plus • Affinity • H.I.P. Montefiore

Most other dental plans as full or partial payment

Evening and Saturday Appointments Available

• Metro Plus Dr. Lewis Wolstein

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

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

(718) 671 - 6000

“Se Habla Español” Call:

718.671.7226 100 DeKruif Place

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

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For Sale

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Mirrored Closet Door. Fits 57”x96” opening (Ceiling to Floor) Brasstone Frame. Reg.$1,000.00 - On Sale $400.

Must Pick up. Call (347) 427-4746

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Appliances Repair

AC E AP PLI ANC E RE PA IR

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

(718) 379-8782

Help Wanted Front Desk Receptionist for Bronx Physical Therapy Office. Full Time.

Responsibilities include: greeting and registering patients insurance verification and authorization, scheduling appointments, co-payment collection, billing, answering phone, filing, etc. Strong people skills and professional demeanor required. Must be organized, computer literate, pleasant, responsible and dependable. Please fax resume to 631-665-8646; Attn.: Front Desk Manager.

No Recruiters, please.

10/9

10/30

SERVING THE BRONX SINCE 1939 UNITED APPLIANCE SERVICE Sales & Service on All Makes: Washers, Dryers, Dishwashers, Stove & Refrigerators, Air Conditioning, Vaccum Cleaners 10% Discount when Mentioning This Ad

Top Cash for your Jazz, Soul, R&B and Gospel albums from 50’s to 70s. Call Howard at 212-873-4016 anytime.

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• Service within 24 Hours • In Home Repairs • 2 Year Parts Guarantee • Free Estimates with Repairs

718.829.9090

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1058 Morris Park Avenue 10/30

Services • Services • Services Appliances Repair

NYC License # 1233497

Blinds

FAMILY BLINDS SERVICE Serving Co-op City for over 25 years

DR. STEVE’S APPLIANCE REPAIR •1 Year Guarantee on parts • Over 25 Years Experience • Insured • Seniors Discount • 10% OFF with this Ad Call (718) 671-0700 12/25

10/23

NEW STYLE BLINDS All Colors • Vertical • Minis Woods • 2 in. Regulars

FREE VALANCE & INSTALLATION NEW WINDOWS? Removal & Re-installation of any types of Blinds Quality work! Lowest Prices in Town!

Repair Closet Doors and much more!

Call Mike at: 718-974-1290

EMERGENCY SERVICE

L&L APPLIANCE REPAIR $20 OFF

Present This Coupon (except Vacuums)

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

718.792.2655

10/30

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

10/23

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• ALL MAKES & MODELS

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718.792.2655 2951 Middletown Road (Near Pelham Bay Station) Bronx, NY 10461

10/16

Cleaning Service • Carpet Cleaning • Carpet Removal • Personal Shopper Elder Care ($100 for 4 hrs.) • Painting • Upholstery Cleaning • Floor Re-finishes Call us for a quote and other services we provide.

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L & L APPLIANCE REPAIR

10% DISCOUNT

10/23

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

www.spoonercleaning.com Call

(718) 320-5112

To Advertise in our Classifieds Section, Please Call: 718.320.3300, ext. 3380

Cleaning Service — Our staff are expertly trained with the utmost professionalism. We use the highest quality environmental safe green products.We do residential checklist and service agreement to ensure your satisfaction.

Kitchen: Wash, Dry & Store Dishes • Clean Appliances • Cabinets • Tables & Chairs • Sanitize & Scrubs • Sinks & Back Splash

All Rooms: • Clean • Nightstands • Mirrors • Dressers • Lamps & Under Bed • Dust & Vacuum • Doors • Blinds • Lamps • Furniture • Wash Floors throughout • All Bed Linen Changed

Bathrooms: Disinfect Showers/Bathrooms • Vanities Mirrors • Sink & Toilets • Wash & Scrub Floors Call For FREE Estimates — Seniors Will Receive Discounted Rate!

Call:

Ms. Jackson

718.496.7286

10/2

Computer Consultant, Sales & Repair

***NEWS FLASH***

BACK TO SCHOOL SPECIAL!! $75 W/FLYER ON WINDOWS INSTALLATION 1HOUR WINDOWS INSTALL!!!!

THEMEPSEE Provides: House Calls 24/7 10/2 $35 House Call

Computer Repair: All Versions of Windows Available

Cleaning Service

LIMIT — One Coupon Per Person

EMERGENCY SERVICE

JACKSON CLEANING SERVICE Licensed & Bonded

Records Wanted

Call 718.792.2655

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Cleaning Service—Carpet, Furniture

For prompt service call:

Stoves • Washers Dryers • Refrigerators Vacuum Cleaners, and more 10% DISCOUNT

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10/2

New Kirby Vacuum Cleaner with owner’s manual booklet & cd. ONLY $1,000.

Call Henry: 718-598-1907.

10/2

L & L APPLIANCE REPAIR

S ERV IC ES

10/30

Computer Lessons: Private one on one session available Computer Sales: Laptop, Desktops Call Mike (Bronx) 646.203.3776 Call Lorenzo (NYC) 917.214.6968

Dataway Computers, Inc. Networking, Maintenance, Repair

$40 Field Service MICROSOFT CERTIFIED PROFESSIONALS

FREE Phone Consultation Call:

646-326-2676

Visit Us: www.dattaway.com All Major Credit Cards Accepted Celebrating 10 years of service to Co-op City.

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C o - o p C i t y T i m e s • c c t i me s @ r i v e r b a y c o r p . c o m Moving

Security Guard Training

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Access Computer Consultants Service • Repair • Instruction

Call (718) 473-0772 Free Telephone Consultation $25/Hour Field Service Professional, Knowledgeable and Courteous Service

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10/2

WE’LL PUT YOU IN YOUR FAVORITE PLACE FOR T HE GREAT EST RATES Expert Service • Local and Long Distance 24 Hour Service • 7 Days • Free Estimates • Last Minute Jobs • Packing Available Boxes for Sale at Low Low Price • Free Box Delivery • Expert Piano Movers License & Insured U.S. DOT # 1700192 • MC #624099 Call Today: 800.982.8810/718.231.7467

Fax: 718.547.8596

10/23

WE ACCEPT ALL MAJOR CREDIT CARDS

Visit us at PATRICKMOVING@GMAIL.COM Handyman

KJ HANDYMAN, INC.

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

Licensed & Bonded.

11/13

Fast Service Cell:

CLASSES WEEKLY IN YONKERS & NYC DISCOUNTED FEES/$25

JOB DEVELOPMENT & RESUME ASSISTANCE IN EACH CLASS!QUALIFIED/CERT INSTRUCTORS NYS REGISTERED SCHOOL FIREGUARD & EMERGENCY ACTION CLASSES ALSO, REAL CLASSES WITH REAL HELP!

1-877-954-8273

Top Quality Work Painting, Plastering, Wallpapering, Floor Sanding & Refinishing.

Also, Floor Waxing.

Call Wesley 212.996.7347 or 917.325.5334 10/30

1-800-479-2667

TO REGISTER

(718) 746-8925 PLASTIC SLIPCOVERS TABLE PADS CUSHIONS REFILLED • NEW FOAM RUBBER SOFA PLATFORMS 10/30 LOW, LOW PRICES

ALL STATE DECORATORS

A-1 PAINTING PLUS CUSTOM COLOR

JASON LASH

SENIORS’ SPECIAL PRICES!!!

BATHROOM/KITCHEN — LOW, LOW PRICES (Paint included) Floor Stripped & Refinished • Wallpaper & Panel Removal • Minor Repairs • Bi-fold Door Repair — We Save You $$$!!!

10/2

FREE!

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Call Bill

718.320.5270

Upholstery/Blinds

REUPHOLSTERING

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

S TY L I S H D E C O R A T O R S 3314 White Plains Rd. • Bronx, NY 10467

Pigeon Problems

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THE ORIGINAL — NEW & IMPROVED

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OVER 17 YEARS OF GUARANTEED SATISFACTION

RON THE PIGEON MAN

PIGEON GUARD

Licensed and Bonded

High Quality Labor For a Low Price!

Serving Co-op City for over 25 years.

“When you see me, You’ll know me.”

10/30 Call Anytime • Seven Days A Week

Call Mike at: 718-974-1290

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H i s p a n i c H er i t a g e M o nt h

10/30

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Locksmith

20% Off Any Lock Job! Medco • MultiLock • Wilson

10/2

CALL:

Slipcovers

FATHER & SON

Home Improvement

10/30

WE PROVIDE REQUIRED TRAINING, PAPREWORK & INSTRUCTIONS

Painting

(917) 346-0862

• VERTICAL BLINDS • RANGE HOODS • MINI BLINDS • LIGHT FIXTURES • SINK VANITIES • KITCHEN CABINETS • SPACE SAVERS • CABINET REFACING • MATCHING HAMPERS • COUNTERTOPS • BATHTUB ENCLOSURES • CUSTOM CLOSET MIRROR DOORS • CLIP-ON MIRROR FRAMES • CUSTOM WALL MIRRORS

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Window Cleaning

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

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10/9

NO FISHING LINES or STRINGS CALL

Ron: 718.671.3697

10/9

To Advertise in our Classifieds Section, Please Call 718.320.3300, ext. 3380

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