Co-op City Times 10/08/11

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Vol. 46 No. 41

Saturday, October 8, 2011

Coinmach to begin upgrade of community’s laundry rooms with Building 1 on October 17

BY ROZAAN BOONE Co-op City’s laundry room service provider, Coinmach, will begin upgrading the community’s 35 laundry rooms starting with Building 1 on Monday, October 17, and progressing to Building 35 over the course of the next 3 months.

As an added promotional feature, Coinmach will issue each family a $5 laundry card prior to the new equipment being installed. The company will also provide $5 laundry cards for new families when they move in to Co-op City.

In addition to the new upgraded washers and smart card machines being provided, Coinmach will also install a 22”-24” flat panel television with a slot for cable and High Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI), and paint each laundry room.

“Cablevision has agreed to provide basic cable service to the laundry rooms,” said Riverbay’s Ombudsman, Joe Boiko.

Upon completion of the upgrades, the cost for the use of the washers and dryers will be maintained at their current levels, as will discounted wash on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Each laundry room is expected to take 2 weeks to be completed, except if it is slated to receive new floors, in which case, it will be finished in 3 weeks. During the

2-3 week shutdown, shareholders will be able to use the laundry rooms in at least 2 neighboring buildings to do their wash.

In a memo to the Riverbay Board this week informing them of the upcoming upgrade work to be performed by Coinmach as part of their new contract, management wrote: “Their work and the schedule involves adhering as closely as possible to numerical order 1-35. The exception is we do not want two buildings being worked on at the same time in a cul de sac.”

Hence, the progression schedule is Building 1, 2, 4, 3, 5, 6, 9, 7, 11, 8, 12, 10, 13, 15, 17, 14, 16, 18, 20, 19, 23, 22, 24, 21, 25, 26, 32, 31, 33, 30, 27, 28, 34, 29 and 35.

For each building, the physical work, except the floors, will be done in the first two weeks. During the third week, Coinmach workers will move onto the next building, and at the same time, start the flooring work in the previous building if it is slated for new floors. In the 4th week, the previous laundry room will be reopened.

The schedule for the first few buildings is: Monday, October 17, Building 1 laundry room is closed; two weeks later, on

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Baychester Avenue redesign project to begin later this month

BY BILL STUTTIG Phase one of the Reconstruction of Baychester Avenue, from Exit 11 to Bartow Avenue, is expected to begin some time this month, according to Community Board 10 District Manager Ken Kearns and Bronx Transportation Commissioner Constance Moran.

Phase one of the two part project involves a redesign of Baychester Avenue in the vicinity where it intersects with Exit

11 off of northbound I-95 directly in front of the Bay Plaza entrance at the Checkers fast food restaurant.

According to a proposal outline prepared by the city’s Department of Transportation, the area will be redesigned in order to minimize a number of what is called pedestrian/vehicle conflict points.

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Hearings into closing of Co-op City Post offices scheduled for November 1st and 2nd

Shareholders are now enjoying two work-out stations on the new greenway with the popular Life Trail equipment which is increasingly becoming the fitness equipment of choice in many adult communities. The two fitness stations, located behind Debs Place and Broun Place, offer leg strengthening exercises, arm curls and back strengthening exercises, and are wheelchair accessible. The exercises are simple and easy to use, and some of the equipment can be adjusted to tension levels to suit individual needs. Riverbay is the first location in the Bronx to install the Life Trail equipment which have been very well received and utilized since their installation on the Section Five greenway, and now on the new greenway.

Photo by Bill Stuttig

BY BILL STUTTIG Co-op City residents will get their chance to voice directly to Postal Service officials their opposition to plans to close Co-op City’s two satellite Posts Offices in Dreiser and Einstein Community Center.

The hearings are scheduled for 6 to 8 p.m. on November 1st at the Dreiser Community Center auditorium and 6 to 8 p.m., November 2nd in Room 45 of the Einstein Community Center.

A representative of the Bronx Postmaster’s office said that residents who wish to speak can sign-up that evening at the hearing. No pre-registration is necessary.

The Postal Service’s plans to close the two Co-op City locations, along with approximately 3700 other Post Offices throughout the Untied States, was announced in July.

“Today, more than 35 percent of the Postal Service’s retail revenue comes from expanded access locations such as grocery stores, drug stores, office supply stores, retail chains, self-service kiosks, ATMs and usps.com, open 24/7,” said Postmaster General Patrick Donahue at the time of the

announced closings. “Our customer’s habits have made it clear that they no longer require a physical post office to conduct most of their postal business.”

Postal Service officials said in the summer that the agency will document the workload in each location and hold meetings with communities to look for alternatives before any final decisions are made.

No dates were announced as to when a final decision on closings will be made.

“As part of the process, the community will be given the opportunity to provide feedback via a survey and attend a public meeting regarding the possible discontinuance,” Darleen Reid, a USPS spokesperson, said in July.

“This announcement represents an initial rollout of offices across the nation to study based on criteria established by our headquarters office. This announcement should not suggest that every study will result in a closure,” Reid said. “It is a case-by-case consideration of how additional community-based access points can supplement local (Continued on page 4)

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We need constructive ideas, not political posturing I have always encouraged my fellow Directors to feel free to express their opinions, but I must confess it is a bit disheartening and makes it difficult for the Board to work together when some Directors insist on continually using inflammatory and negative assertions about others.

The Board is the governing body of Co-op City, and as such is comprised of 15 individual Directors who need to work as a cohesive group to make policy decisions for Riverbay Corporation. To say something as ludicrous and insulting as we should have some new faces on the Board hardly contributes to a harmonious atmosphere, especially when the annual election is still some eight months away.

I find it somewhat curious that one Director’s Viewpoint last week makes critical, unsubstantiated statements and charges against others concerning the recent 3% carrying charge increase imposed by HCR. I wonder, did this Director even both-

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er to submit a written documented reason to HCR as to why there should not be a 3% increase? I know this particular Director did not bother to attend and offer any comments, constructive or otherwise, to HCR at the September 8, 2011 conference in Dreiser when such comments were discussed by the appropriate parties.

It’s easy to proclaim to the community that budgets should be cut, but what about specifics? Co-op City is a city unto itself and as such is complicated, with many moving parts. If this Director, or any other Director, wants to propose cuts, then specify what those cuts are to the entire Board and stand by such proposals.

I have always believed that the Board can function more effectively through discussion and debate rather than push-

ing misguided, partisan statements in Viewpoints, which obviously are completely transparent and show one is putting political agendas over doing what is best for the community.

After reading this particular Viewpoint last week, I decided to review our budget in an attempt to discern where the $94 million figure in that Viewpoint was coming from.

Let’s see; $16.8 million is budgeted for Buildings & Grounds. Is there any Director who truly wants to cut back on keeping our buildings maintained and clean?

What about Public Safety? Should we cut the $11.3 million in the Public Safety budget and forget about providing safely and security for the residents of the community?

The Power Plant has a budget of $11 million, and is generating savings for us, costing us less than if we were dependent on Con Edison, and thus freeing up money to be used in other critical areas.

Do any of the new Directors want to start

cutting here, possibly risking and jeopardizing the delivery of heating, cooling, or hot water in our apartments? The Maintenance Department has a budget of $11.4 million and provides maintenance service and repairs to our buildings and our apartments throughout Coop City, which is now over 40 years old and obviously in need of repairs. Should we cut the budget by not making any more repairs?

There are many other departments at Riverbay that provide vital services to keep our community running. I feel it’s important to remember that there are many dedicated and professional employees at Riverbay who diligently perform their duties each day to help cooperators on a daily basis. I, for one, am grateful for the many workers at Riverbay who have come through, many times, far beyond what was expected of them.

In closing, I would like to express my best wishes to all our Jewish shareholders for a healthy, happy, and prosperous New Year.

NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS—Move Out Inspections Effective September 1, 2011, the Riverbay Restorations Department will no longer conduct a pre-move out inspection.

Instead, the move-out inspection will be done on the move out date itself

between the hours of 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. so that Riverbay personnel can see clearly what work needs to be done to properly assess the amount of refurbishing the apartment will need before it is sold.

During the move out inspection, the

apartment, date and time will be identified; the apartment will be videotaped; the condition of the premises will be properly noted and the outgoing shareholder will be informed by the inspector where there are problems/repairs

that may be charged back once a final review and inspection of the apartment is conducted by department heads and management.

—R ive r b a y R est or a t ion s D ep a r t m en t

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2nd Combing ty Blood p Cinext Co-oDrive Friends and Family Day on October 16 The Coalition of African American Churches and Community Organizations invites you to its 16th annual “Friends & Family Day,“ Sunday, October 16, at 3 p.m., in the Dreiser Auditorium B, 177 Dreiser Loop, Bronx, NY. This event is FREE. You are welcome to invite your family and neighbors to join us for an afternoon of fun. Special Guest & Keynote Speaker will be the Honorable Darcel D.Clark, Justice of the Supreme Court; fabulous entertainment by Allan “Cowboy” Usher, including vocalists, gospel rappers, dancers and more.

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

Harvest Home Farmers’ Market returns to Co-op City

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MS 180 thanks Seabrook and Diaz for funding expanded Education through Music program

BY BILL STUTTIG on a regular basis.

Through this funding and its Elected officials and other partnership with Education supporters of M.S. 180 were through Music, M.S. 180 now given a tour of the school’s offers choral, dance, orchestra, state-of-the-art music program band, and electronic keyboard as school administrators and instruction. teachers came together to Principal Uzzo, in explaining thank those who made the prohow the school’s vision of having gram’s recent impressive a first class music education facilexpansion possible. ity became realized said, “Visions City Councilman Larry are great but it takes money to Seabrook and Bronx Borough make it a reality.”

President Ruben Diaz, Jr. were Seabrook and Diaz helped to honored Thursday morning provide much of the money needed during brief ceremonies to “We have some of the most talcelebrate their contributions to ented students and dedicated teachmake the M.S. 180 music Councilman Larry Seabrook, (standing center, back) watches program perhaps the most as M.S. 180 students are guided by the computer to play notes ers and principals in our Bronx Photo by Bill Stuttig schools. It is my duty to enrich their advanced music program of on the guitar. educational experience as much as any middle school throughout New York City. keyboard lab for the students, as well as possible and I look forward to seeing students flourish through the use of this music “As a school for the arts, we are refurbish the school’s instruments. extremely proud to be able to boast of this Diaz and the office of the Bronx laboratory,” stated Councilman Seabrook.

After taking a tour of all the facilities facility,” stated Principal Frank Uzzo. “I Borough President contributed an addidoubt any other school in the city has this tional $125,000 to allow the school to which his allocations partially funded, type of technology. We can now create a supplement its facilities and continue its Seabrook added: “Mr. Uzzo came to me magnificent music program for our stu- partnership with Education through with this vision in mind, and I knew what dents. Councilman Seabrook has made Music, a program which provides instruc- music meant because my two sisters many beautiful things happen for us at MS tors and programs and creates long-term attended college on a music scholarship 180 and we are very grateful for his suport.” partnerships with New York City schools so I know the importance of music. I am Seabrook secured $250,000 for the to provide quality hands-on music (Continued on page 19) school that was used to create a new piano instruction to every student in the school

Young and old alike help plant trees on the greenway

The Harvest Home Farmers’ Market is located in the park on Aldrich Street adjacent to the Fire House, between the hours of 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. each consecutive Saturday until November 19. As in the past, residents will be able to buy the freshest fruits, vegetables, and other products at the Harvest Home Farmers’ Market.

Many of the farmers in our region were devastated by Hurricane Irene and are trying to replant items, so please come out and support the vendors and the farming community at a time when they really need our patronage and especially when they travel such long distances to make their produce available to the community.

WIC & Seniors’ Farmer’s Market coupons are accepted.

Riverbay offices open on Monday Riverbay administrative offices will be open on Columbus Day, Monday October 10th. The 10th of the month is the last day to pay carrying charges without incurring the $50 late fee.

Dozens of shareholders, from the very young to the fully grown, came out on Saturday October 1st and volunteered to help plant more than 300 donated baby trees around the new greenway. The trees were donated by the New York Restoration Project and Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s Million Trees Initiative. Over the last three years, these programs have donated and helped plant more than 2000 new trees throughout Co-op City.

Photos by Michelle Sajous

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Post Office services in ways that help us extract some overhead operating expenses.”

In the time since the proposed closings were announced, Co-op City community leaders and residents have joined with Postal Service workers to publicly protest the plans by staging marches, one on August 18th at the Einstein Shopping Center and another on September 27th at the Dreiser Shopping Center.

At the first demonstration at Einstein, Clarice Torrence, President of the New York Metro Area Postal Union said, “It is very important that we keep open this post office and the Dreiser post office and the 15 other post offices in the Bronx that they want to close. It would be unfair, especially to the senior citizens in Co-op City, to ask them to take a bus to the nearest post office on Conner Street.”

At the second rally, held just last week at Dreiser Shopping Center, James Perez, Bronx Assistant Director of the Postal Workers Union, said, “The continuing story is that the Postal Service is disenfranchising the community at large, specifically the seniors and those without computer access who would rather come to the Post Office.”

Perez urged the residents of Co-op City and other affected communities in the Bronx to continue to host rallies, voice their opposition to proposed legislation to dismantle the Postal Service in large part and put pressure on their local representatives to support legislation that will allow the Postal Service to operate in a fiscally sound way well into the future.

Protester and Broun Place resident Tony Nelson said last week that seniors and residents who have trouble getting around on their own will be the most adversely affected if the two local Co-op City satellite offices are cut.

“They will no longer be able to facilitate the people who have disabled situations. It does not make any sense,” he said.

Dozens of Postal Service workers joined with residents at last week’s rally and explained their position that the Postal Service has the means to keep operating at current levels without drastically cutting services and staff.

Tom Carra, shop steward of the Baychester Post Office, said: “The Postal Service would like you to think they are broke

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but over the last four years they made over $700 million. If you take away the $5.6 billion in the pre-funding of pensions, we would have been in the black all along. We are the only company in the entire nation that does that, that pre-funds pensions for the next 75 years.

They are pre-funding for people who aren’t even born yet; it is ridiculous, while they eliminate a day of service for us. This will cost 120,000 jobs nationwide and it’s not only postal jobs. Posts offices affect a lot of other businesses nationwide. It is estimated that it they do these cuts, close to 8 million other workers across the nation can also be laid off because their duties are directly tied to working with the Postal Service.”

The legislation that worries both postal workers and customers is HR2309 which, according to the Postal union, would establish a solvency authority over the Postal Service to cut wages, benefits and eliminate job security.

According to the union, the bill, if passed, would order $1 billion worth of post office closures in the first year and another $1 billion worth in the second year after its passage.

Bill HR 1351 counters this measure by giving the Postal Service the authority to utilize its overpayments into pension futures in order to attain fiscal solvency and avoid cuts to services.

Union representatives of Postal Service workers have urged residents to contact their federal elected officials about which bill to support in Congress in order to save both the community’s Postal services and the jobs of thousands of Postal Service workers.

Riverbay Board Director Eleanor Bailey, a longtime member of the postal workers union and a chief organizer of the Co-op City rallies, said last week: “Folks we have to wake up.

This is the beginning of a disturbing trend if federal employees in New York lose their union because this is the primary issue that this bill 2309 is about, ending collective bargaining rights, and taking retirees out of the health benefits plan. If they knock us out of that, we are in trouble for real. Besides laying off thousands of people, the bill in Congress would eliminate those with the most seniority first.

People need to wake up because the Postal Service is not part of the federal budget; it has never been part of the federal budget. We need to write Congressman (Joseph) Crowley and

Blood Ba n k C om in g O ct ob er 22n d Please Donate, Blood is Urgently Needed The Riverbay Community Blood Bank will be holding its bi-annual blood drive in three weeks in the Bartow Community Center with the assistance of Riverbay Corporation.

The blood drive will be held Saturday, October 22, in the Bartow Community Center, Room 31, from 10:00 a.m. till 4:00 p.m. Anyone in good health between the ages of 17 and 75, a minimum of 110 lbs. and who has not donated within the last 56 days are eligible blood donors. Those above the age of 75 may donate provided they have a note from their doctor stating that they may donate. Individuals 16 years of age may donate provided they have a consent form completed by a parent or legal guardian. Consent forms are available at the donation site, or online at www.nybloodcenter.org.

The Alyx System is a new feature should you choose to use it. The Alyx System allows a donor to donate the same one (1) pint of blood with the difference being that as you donate, the Alyx System will separate your blood components into two allowing two persons the opportunity to receive a complete blood transfusion from your one donation. The Alyx System only takes a few minutes longer when donating, and the collection syringe is smaller than that used in the conventional

method. The choice is yours, you will be asked at the time of registration which type donation you wish to make, the conventional method or the Alyx System. The blood center staff will be glad to answer any questions you may have.

All donors must be able to show picture ID and provide their Social Security number. Donating blood is relatively quick and easy. Most persons who are in reasonably good health are eligible to donate; Even those on medications may donate with few exceptions. Should you have any questions regarding medical eligibility, you may contact the Hudson Valley, NY Blood Center at 1-800-688-0900. Please be sure to eat prior to donating. Light refreshments will be available upon completion of your donation.

Close to 2,000 men, women and children, including cancer, transplant and surgery patients, trauma victims, newborn babies and many more in our community need blood transfusions each day. Please be a caring person and donate. The life you help to save may be that of a family member, friend or neighbor.

For additional information, please contact; Joe Boiko at 718-320-3300, Ext. 3409. “ Live and Let Live is Good – Live and Help Live is Better” —J oe Boik o

Senators (Charles) Schumer and (Kirsten) Gillibrand to hold on and make sure that we don’t become another Wisconsin.”

Bailey added that she believes that HR 2309 is the first step towards privatizing postal service and if that is the case, these proposed closures, which also include the Bronx main post office, will impact all postal customers who rely on the service for their mailing needs at some point or another, including seniors, many of whom depend on the postal service for the timely delivery of their prescriptions.

“When you consider that these village post offices they are talking about will only take small packages, where will you go when you have to mail a larger package?” asked Bailey. “Looks like they are trying to take us back to when our mail was being processed in Queens and delivery was significantly delayed. When you consider that on its own, Co-op City is one of the largest cities in the state, closing the Dreiser and Einstein Post Offices is the most ridiculous notion I have heard of in a long time. This affects more than postal workers and their union. This will impact all of us. My deepest thanks to those who helped with petitions. We still need signatures. If you have not done so, please see your building president, sign the petitions and show up at the hearings on November 1 & 2 to present them to the USPS. We have an opportunity here, let’s not blow it.”

When the proposal to close the Co-op City post offices was announced earlier this summer, Congressman Joseph Crowley said: “These post offices are a cornerstone of Coop City. Not only do a large number of seniors depend on the post offices for vital services, there are a number of jobs at stake. That is why I am fighting to keep these post offices open and will take the concerns of the

Co-op City community to the Postmaster General. We must do all we can to boost our economy and our communities, not diminish them,” Crowley said.

He added, “There is no question that the Postal Service, just like many Bronxites, is facing difficult economic times. Closing the area’s post offices, however, is not the solution to these problems,” Crowley said.

Bronx Borough President Reuben Diaz Jr. spoke at a rally in August to oppose the possible closing of 17 branch post offices throughout the Bronx.

He said: “I am extremely concerned that 17 postal locations in the Bronx are being studied for potential closure. The Bronx cannot afford such a considerable loss of both jobs and commercial activity, and the federal government must seriously reconsider enacting any post office closure plan that would have a serious negative impact on Bronx communities. My office will continue to follow this process to ensure that the collective voice of our borough is heard on this important matter.”

The Postal Service could replace branch locations at Einstein and Dreiser with a “Village Post Office” in a store nearby that would sell stamps and offer flat-rate package shipments.

The Post Office now has 32,000 Postal Service offices across the country and more than 70,000 of these third-party retail store locations. The Postal Service receives no tax dollars for operating expenses, and relies on the sale of postage, products and services to fund its operations.

The agency, which had $67 billion in revenue for fiscal year 2010, would save $200 million by closing the 3,653 post offices, according to a published report. Its first-class mail business has dropped by 28% since 2007.

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Redesign departing buses in that area, many of them shoppers or workers heading to the shopping center, are forced to cross numerous lanes of traffic in order to enter the mall, and will cross those lanes not at designated crosswalks, but often in the middle of the block, when at the same time, traffic is exiting the highway and either entering the massive mall or going in either direction onto Baychester Avenue, thus creating “numerous points of conflict.”

After the work is completed this fall, fencing will be installed along the existing median on Baychester Avenue just south of the exit from the northbound highway, making it impossible for pedestrians to cross anywhere before the designated crosswalk.

The crosswalks in the area will be converted into high visibility crosswalks. In addition, a new bus stop island will be constructed and a bus only lane will be created along the southbound Baychester Avenue.

On the northwest corner of that intersection, additional fencing will be used to cordon off unused road space and planters will be installed to beautify the area.

An additional high visibility crosswalk and additional stop signs will be placed at the entrance/exit to Bay Plaza from Baychester Avenue directly in front of the P.C. Richards appliance store.

Phase 2 of the project will begin in the spring and involve a redesign of the intersection at Baychester and Bartow Avenues, specifically affecting the flow of traffic from northbound Baychester Avenue just south of Bartow Avenue onto Bartow Avenue.

The chief component of this part of the project involves the utilization of currently blocked-off and unused roadway and a traffic island, and converting that space into two left-only turning lanes onto westbound Bartow Avenue.

The existing left turning lane will be converted into a pedestrian island with plantings to help separate the traffic proceeding straight onto Baychester Avenue and the traffic left onto Bartow Avenue. The existing right turn lane will remain.

In addition, medians on Bartow Avenue will be shortened to accommodate the additional left turning lanes from Baychester Avenue. The crosswalks at the intersection will be converted into high visibility cross walks.

All of this work, after it is completed, should help reduce the longstanding problem of congestion in the area, especially on busy shopping weekends, but more importantly, improve safety.

According to statistics provided by the city’s

Deep Sadness It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Albertha Robinson, the late mother of Monica Williams of the Riverbay Risk Management Department. Funeral and burial were in Savannah, Ga. Please keep Monica and her family in your prayers as they mourn the loss of their loved one.

In fond memory of...

Todd Taylor, Sr., beloved brother of Jameelah Ricks of the Riverbay Legal Department. Funeral services and burial were in Huntsville, Al. Please join us in keeping the Ricks and Taylor families in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

A M essa ge fr om R iver b a y: Riverbay offices open on Monday Riverbay administrative offices will be open on Columbus Day, Monday October 10th. The 10th of the month is the last day to pay carrying charges without incurring the $50 late fee.

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Department of Transportation, the Bartow/Baychester intersection ranks in the 99th percentile of all intersections in the Bronx for accidents. Between 2005 and 2009, 127 injuries have occurred at this intersection, with 112 of those injuries to vehicle occupants and 14 to pedestrians, meaning that most accidents involve collisions between vehicles. While no fatalities are being reported during this time frame, a serious injury results approximately once every two years, according to the statistics, which state that .45 serious injuries occur at this intersection every two years.

The city’s Department of Transportation plans were presented to the community at a committee meeting at the office of Community Board 10 on September 13th and then at a general Board 10 meeting held in Bartow Community Center in Co-op City on September 22nd.

Ken Kearns, District Manager of Community Board

10, said last week: “Community Board 10 has long advocated a change in the traffic patterns for Bartow and Baychester Avenue and we are gratified to learn that the city’s Department of Transportation has taken the lead in this regard and come up with a plan to make this intersection safer and more efficient.”

A redesign of the intersection has long been part of a larger redesign of traffic patterns in around I-95 and Bartow Avenue reportedly proposed by the state’s Department of Transportation. Long-standing financing issues have delayed this project over several years however, causing the city’s Department of Transportation to come up with a more scaled down plan which they feel will effectively alleviate many of the traffic concerns that have existed in this area for years, and have grown worse as Bay Plaza steadily expanded from the early 1990s to the present day.

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Farmers’ Market a treat To t h e E d it or :

When I stopped over at the Farmers’ Market recently, I found several of my favorite late-summer treats. There were Italian (prune) plums, concord grapes

and delicious ripe tomatoes. Prices weren’t bad - a bunch of leeks was $2, the tomatoes (probably no longer available) were $1 per pound, and green tomatoes were $2 per pound.

I urge everyone to check out the market to see if any of their favorite treats may be waiting for them.

—Z o H a lt on

ed what was projected. Building 33 was our first repair of balconies, no outer wall leaks were repaired. We asked for, and the Board approved, a change order to go back and do that work at bid prices.

We ask the Board Directors to let us know which change orders are deemed inappropriate so that we may have a chance to respond and set the record straight. We also welcome advice as to any real or perceived “waste.”

In addition, be assured Purchasing, Sales, Inventory and Contracts are closely monitored by Management. Purchase orders and subsequent payments are closely scrutinized. Department Directors are on notice that any acquisition that has not been processed and approved through proper channels will not be honored for payment and the individual who signed for the items is held personally liable for payment.

A small contract has been developed to ensure that the housing company’s interests are guaranteed for purchase levels that do not require approval by HCR. All purchases are placed on the e-bid (internet bid) system with the exception of fire, flood, gas and other emergencies which are kept to the minimum.

Various executive Board members

hold grease into an old tin can with a lid, place in a plastic bag, tie it off & leave it in the compactor

must sign for purchases and acquisitions that reach various levels up to and including $100,000…all contracts for Architect, Engineering and personnel services above $25,000 must go to the state HCR for approval.

Teams are dispatched to the various inventory storage centers in the groups to do inventory counts unannounced. We track inventory usage, time and motion studies are now required and data analyzed and corrections are swift. Department heads are held responsible and disciplinary action is taken when necessary.

Part numbers and bar codes are being complemented for use site-wide. Our Yardi system has been tweaked to work with hand held devices that are in the testing process to track our inventory.

The Sales Department has been closely monitored and is now under the supervision of a new director with many years of experience in Mitchell-Lama sales and marketing. Close coordination takes place between this department and the Restoration Department to ensure that the units are turned around and re-sold as quickly as possible. As of September 30th, we only had 50 unassigned units.

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room for the porters to collect.

Thank you for your assistance.

New Parking Stickers for Garage 6 Reserved Parkers On Tuesday, October 11, the Parking Facilities Department will resume issuing new reserve garage stickers. This will take place only in Garage # 6 on the following days and times: Tuesday, October 11 – 3:00 p.m. to

7:00 p.m.

Wednesday, October 12 – 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Thursday, October 13 – 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Shareholders who have reserved parking in Garage # 6 and cannot pick

Editor-in-Chief Associate Editor

Household Grease Disposal Please help in the disposal of grease stopping clogged drains.

Please pour your used house-

Rozaan Boone Bill Stuttig

Management responds In last week’s newspaper, there was a letter and a couple of Viewpoints blaming “poor spending habits” for the carrying charge increases, among other things. That is simply untrue. Management has repeatedly advised the Board, including the individual Board members we met in June, that savings and change is simple. You tell us which services you want to limit or eliminate and we will tell you how much the housing company can save, for example, eliminate wood floors, save “X” dollars, or limit hours of garage attendants, save “X” dollars, and so on.

There is not another cooperative or condominium in New York and probably not anywhere else which provides the behind the door maintenance available in Co-op City, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

There have been NO “inappropriate” change orders. Change orders represent unforeseen field conditions. Consequently, every change order is carefully reasoned based upon absolute need. An example is the recent Proto change order necessitated by the sheer volume of outer wall leaks.

Since built, outer wall leaks in Co-op City buildings were NEVER addressed. We bid for some in the original Local Law 11 contract in 2006. The volume has far exceed-

Derek Alger Director of Communications

up their garage stickers during the scheduled days and times can have the garage attendant remove their old stickers and bring them to the Parking Facilities office, Room 24, in Bartow Community Center. A new reserved parking sticker will be issued.

Jim Roberts Business Manager

Jennifer Flynn Operations Manager

Ralph Henriquez Production Manager

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

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

Anonymous or unsigned letters will not be accepted for publication.

Letters cannot exceed 350 words.

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

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

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

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

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

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Important Notice to Shareholders of Building 16 Article SIXTH of your Occupancy submit your completed form for a short- lease, notify Riverbay, in writing, Attention: Agreement provides, in part, that your lease term lease no later than thirty (30) days Sales Support Office, 2049 Bartow Avenue, automatically renews for an additional before the expiration of your present lease. Bronx, NY 10475, ninety (90) days prior to three (3) year period. You need to do noth- If you will be moving out at the end of your lease expiration. ing if you want your lease to extend for another three (3) New Three (3) Year Last Date to Request Current Lease either a One (1) or year period. If you desire a Expiration Date Expiration Date lease of less than three (3) Two (2) Year Lease years, you may call 718-3203373 to request a form to subBuilding 16 Dec. 31, 2011 Dec. 31, 2014 Dec. 1, 2011 mit for either a one (1) year or 100 - 120 Aldrich Street two (2) year lease. You must

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Public Safety Report CCPD offers robbery prevention tips to “Take a bite out of crime” for October

BY LIEUTENANT PAM APOLLO October has been recognized as Crime Prevention month since 1984. In recognition of Crime Prevention Month, the Public Safety Report will provide various crime prevention topics for the month of October. This week’s article will address the topic of robbery and other crimes against your person. McGruff the Crime Dog says, “Crime Bites, Take a Bite Out of Crime.”

Last week’s article featured auto crime tips. This week’s article addresses crimes against your person.

These crimes pose the greatest risk of injury because they involve property being taken directly from your person. By following these tips, you can avoid being a victim or minimize injury if you become a victim.

For more information about crime prevention, contact the National Crime Prevention Council at 1000 Connecticut Avenue, NW, 13th floor, Washington, DC 20036; (202) 466-6272, or on their website www.ncpc.org. There are McGruff, the crime dog, activities for kids and crime prevention ideas for adults.

Pick pocketing is a crime that tends to increase during the holiday season. Retailers don’t let us forget that the holidays are right around the corner before the Halloween merchandise is put away. The pickpocket is a criminal that would like to have his crime go undetected. Pickpockets often practice there skills and take pride in their ability to remove your property unnoticed. Some of these skills may be practiced in prisons or with other pickpockets. Fortunately, the pickpocket is not a violent criminal.

Pickpockets may work alone or can work in groups of two or more. One may serve as a lookout, while another serves as a decoy and a third grabs your property. While shopping in crowded stores, be alert to any person that jostles into you or enters your personal space comfort zone. Pickpocket teams can often include one or more women. Never let your guard down.

Be alert to any persons loitering near banks or cash machines. Be alert to persons who follow you from a

bank or cash machine. Avoid using cash machines at night. If you must use a cash machine at night, choose a well lit location which you are familiar with. Also, use caution when using a drive up cash machine, be sure your car doors are locked. Consider doing banking errands with a friend or family member. Try to avoid days such as the first or the fifteenth of the month when many people receive checks.

Always walk confidently and with a purpose.

Wearing practical shoes or sneakers is a good idea when conducting errands which include banking or carrying of cash. Proper footwear makes it easier to speed up at the first sign of danger. Wearing headphones with the volume turned up high makes it difficult for you to stay in touch with your surroundings.

Before you enter your building, apartment or vehicle, be sure no one is lurking about. Be sure your apartment door is locked at all times whether you are in or out of your apartment. The same holds true for Co-op City’s townhouse apartments. Make certain the front and rear door of your townhouse remain locked at all times. If someone suspicious is observed near your apartment, townhouse or vehicle, do not enter, call 9-1-1 and the Department of Public Safety at (718) 671-3050. Do not permit strangers to enter your building behind you. Not holding the door may seem rude, but can keep a robber from entering your building.

To minimize the impact of all crimes involving theft of property from your person, keep your keys, money, identification and cell phone in your front pocket, separate from your non-valuables. Also, consider an inside the clothing travel type wallet for your personal items and valuables. A pocket with a zipper or button is ideal for this purpose. If carrying valuables and personal documents in your purse, place them inside of a container, such as a mint case, which does not look like a wallet.

Keep less important items with a token amount of cash, this way the criminal will think he scored big.

Remember, property can always be replaced; your

Congratulations, it’s a boy!

Congratulations to Deborah (English) Hunter of the Riverbay Construction Department and Lois English of CSO III, on the birth of their nephew, Caleb PeñaEnglish.

Caleb made his debut on Wednesday, September 14, weighing in at 4 lbs. 5 oz.

Mom Deirdre, Aunt Debbie & Aunt Lois are all doing well.

Best wishes to all!!

safety is the most important thing. If someone does try to rob you despite your precautions, do not resist, especially if the person is armed with a weapon of any type.

Try to remember as many details of the crime, as well as a description of the perpetrator. Notify police immediately if you have been the victim of a crime.

October is also known as Cancer Awareness Month.

Be sure to see your doctor to find out what screening you require. Ladies, be sure to schedule your annual mammogram. Gentlemen, have your prostrate screening scheduled. Good health is important to your well being and safety.

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

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

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

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

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

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Professionals Are Needed To Move Co-op City Forward P la nt ing Tr ees Hundreds of cooperators came out to volunteer to assist in Mayor Bloomberg’s Million Trees NYC and the New York Restoration Project to plant hundreds of trees. There were cooperators of all ages, from preschoolers to seniors. The project was well organized, with sign-up sheets, waivers, T-shirts, gloves, shovels, rakes, wheelbarrows, etc. The participants were divided into teams. I was assigned to the red team. The teams dug holes for the trees, removed the trees from their pots, planted them into the holes and spread mulch around them. Several of my friends and neighbors participated and I made new acquaintances as well. At 12:00 p.m., a boxed lunch was served, with drinks and snacks included. Everyone appeared to be having a good time serving their community. Many cooperators expressed their willingness to volunteer again.

The eastern region of our country was hit with many heavy rainfalls this year.

Consequently, Co-op City’s grounds have been saturated and there are swampy areas on the greenway. In a few spots where the trees were being planted, a person’s foot sunk down to the knee level. Cooperators should be cautious and obey the signs with the warning to keep off the grass. I intend to alert Riverbay management that this situation exists.

Ca r r ying Cha r ge I ncr ea ses The new Board Directors, Leah Graham and Daryl Johnson, have rolled up their sleeves and have begun to work for you. They question everything that they think could be made better. The most recent issue was the 3% carrying charges increase. A Board resolution was presented to Board Directors to approve two 3% increases, one in this month of October, 2011 and the other in October, 2012. NYS Homes & Community Renewal (HCR) required the Board’s approval of the reso-

Director’s Viewpoint

Francine Reva Jones Secretary

lution at the June 22, 2011 meeting and therefore, it was imperative that we vote on it at that meeting. Directors Graham and Johnson were against voting for a 3% increase without first thoroughly examining the budgets. They, being new to the Board, requested more time to review the budgets with the view of possibly cutting some expenses so that two 3% increases would be avoided. Both Directors possess a background in finance and it seemed logical to grant them this opportunity. Therefore, we amended the resolution, changing the two 3% increases to two 1% increases, with the understanding that HCR would make the final decision. The resolution passed.

Thereafter, HCR determined that two 3% increases would stand. However, Director Graham would not accept this determination sitting down and recently contacted HCR representatives to inform them of her disagreement with their decision. The response was that, if changes could be made to the budget, the second 3% increase could be avoided.

Director Graham has been one of the most dynamic leaders of our community.

Board members recognized her qualities and she was elected Second Vice President of the Riverbay Board of Directors. She is young, gifted and motivated to do the right thing for cooperators and she has my support regarding this budget issue.

T he Audit Comm it t ee

Building 21 Association Get Ready, Get Ready, Get Ready!

Believe it or not, the holidays are upon us. Your calendars will begin to fill up with festivities and precious time with family and friends. We hope you will remember to pencil in some time to devote to your building and your neighborhood. Here are some dates to remember.

Tuesday, October 18th, we will welcome Assemblyman Michael Benedetto to our Building 21 Association meeting.

This meeting is held every 3rd Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. in the rear of the B section. We have started to collect annual dues for the association. Dues are only $5 for the year from each apartment. Keep in mind, Building 21 opened in 1971, and for as long as this author can remember, the dues have always been $5 per apartment. This was and is done, so as not to impose upon us as working families, but to insure that the building’s Association can be upheld. Did you know that some building associations charge as much as 12 – $15 for their dues? Please take this into consideration and stop by the next meeting and leave your dues, even if you can’t stay. This is only 1 time per year, so that you can have a functioning building association. We will have our annual Holiday decorating festivities in our lobbies (21A, 21B and 21C) on Saturday, December 3rd starting at 8 a.m. More

details on this at the next building association meeting.

Q u est ion: What needs to happen, to move you to attend your building association meeting? We’d like to know? You can call the new number for the 21 Association: 347.504.1821 and you can email us at 21association@gmail.com.

I will be contacting the head of Building and Grounds, Donovan Plummer, to address certain issues of Building 21 (all sections), one being the planter that was destroyed over the summer. Hopefully, we can have it replaced with some evergreens for the fall/winter seasons. Mr. Plummer is a very nice man who has responded to our building and grounds needs every time we have approached him. You can see that in the improvement we have experienced over the last 2 planting seasons. To reach Mr. Plummer, call 718.320.3300, follow the prompts in the voicemail and ask for him.

Just a tiny bit of effort from each of us will affect a positive change…

Call CO-OP Security at 718.671.3050 when you see or hear anything that should be addressed. Talk to your neighbors.

Have them call too. Support each other.

This is a COOPERATIVE… Will you step up to the plate and be a COOPERATOR? See you around the neighborhood!

—M ich elle M a r bu r y

Director Johnson has volunteered for the Audit Committee, with Chairperson, Othelia Jones, and co-Chair, Al Shapiro.

The previous Audit Committee was given the responsibility of hiring a new Director of Internal Audit, following the retirement of the former Director on April 30, 2010.

The Audit Committee interviewed and selected a Director, but she accepted another position. There was insufficient time to search and interview again, due to the start of Board elections. The Riverbay Corporation has been without a Director of Internal Audit for 18 months and the auditors in the Audit Department have been disbursed to other Riverbay departments, which, I believe, is a conflict of interest. If the Department of Internal Audit was functioning at full capacity, I think the Riverbay budget would probably look different. I intend to push the Audit Committee members to waste no time in getting started with the hiring of a new Director. I am confident that with Mr. Johnson on board, I won’t need to do much pushing.

If you voted to elect Graham and Johnson to the Board of Directors, in my opinion, you made a good choice. I trust that more professionals will step up to serve our community.

Boa r d Comm it t ees It is customary for Board committees to disband when the Riverbay Board elections begin. That means that committees function for only about eight months. The Board Directors should discuss the possibility of continuing Board Committees for a longer period. Board Committees could begin at the swearing in of new Board Directors in June, at which time all Board

Directors would select new committees.

More time could be given to new Board Directors, if necessary. In this way, the Board’s work would continue, with little interruption. I intend to suggest that President Helen Atkins initiate discussions on this matter.

Sa les Comm itt ee The Residential Sales & Marketing Committee will meet on Thursday, October 20th at 7:00 p.m. If you would like to be a part of this committee, please contact me at 718-671-5957. The Board committees have limited members and if space permits, you will receive confirmation. I thank all cooperators who have contacted me thus far.

Yout h Com mitt ee Director Andrea Leslie has been designated Chairperson of the Youth Committee and Eleanor Bailey and I are the co-Chairs.

If you would like to participate on the Youth Committee, please contact: Ms. Andrea Leslie, Board Director, c/o Riverbay Corporation, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475.

Pa r t icipa te In closing, I urge you to participate because EVIL AND GREED WILL PREVAIL WHEN GOOD PEOPLE SIT BACK AND DO NOTHING. Co-op City is your home. Join and support your Building Association. Your participation will make Co-op City a stable community and might inspire others to join. Should you be unable to resolve an issue through your Building Association, you may contact me for help: Francine Jones, Board Director, c/o Riverbay Corporation, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475.

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Now’s not the time for privitization Sometimes, I must shake my head when I hear conversation about a desperate accelerated need for privatization, or a feasibility study. As much as I love this community, we should realize that Co-op City is not an isolated island unto itself. Co-op City, which is part of New York State, is part of the United States. This country is in the midst of uncertain times, economically.

Unemployment is at an all time high and New York State now has the highest property taxes in the country. We are facing very tough times. It is difficult to obtain a mortgage for those who want to buy a house or get an apartment in Co-op City. Just think, with costs soaring, the price of gas and food prices rising, we can’t afford to spend crucial dollars that we don’t have now on a feasibility study. When the time is right, we can begin to look into getting true and objective answers on what privatization would mean and how involved it would be. Simply put, now is not the time. There is much work going on and much to do. Our plate is already quite full, to use a familiar expression.

Director’s Viewpoint

Otheila Jones What I don’t understand, and find very unfortunate, is new Directors who have no experience, yet tend to think they know everything, taking unnecessary and inappropriate potshots at other Directors in Viewpoints. What a preposterous Viewpoint ran by one Director last week. First, I don’t know why this Director is in campaign mode when we haven’t even made it all the way through fall, much less winter.

And second, I have no idea how this particular Director thinks any current Board members is costing cooperators money that could be used to buy food or clothes. I think that’s a bit of a stretch.

This one new Director boldly proclaimed that the budget was senseless and he wants cooperators to consider replacing some Board members in next year’s election by putting new faces on the Board. Well, the Director who uttered this is a new face and I’m not

exactly sure of anything concrete or productive that this new face on the Board has accomplished except rant and rave at Board meetings. Now, no one expects new Board Directors to know everything, but it is a sad situation indeed when inexperienced Directors come on the Board and think they know everything. This arrogance can only led to divisiveness, and even the most dedicated Directors, who find it easy to work with others, would find it difficult to work with someone who, with no basis in fact, is calling for others to be replaced in the next year’s election. It doesn’t make me feel too close and friendly to this person, though I have nothing personally against him, and am only disappointed he has such difficulty getting along with others and not alienating them.

On a lighter and pleasant note, I am proud to see most of the Board trying very hard to work together for the good of our community. The Board, as the governing body of Riverbay Corporation, has an awesome responsibility. Unfortunately, we cannot wave a

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magic wand and make the economy great, but what we can do is work together to come up with ideas to better run Riverbay Corporation and whenever possible, cut costs in a responsible manner without diminishing delivery of essential services. You can be assured that this Board is working for you.

The President appointed the Chairpersons of the 2011/2012 Board Committees at the September 21st Board Business Meeting. I will be Chairing the Community Relations/ Seniors and Handicapped Committee and the Cooperator Appeals Committee.

If you are interested in serving on either, please send a letter to me: Othelia Jones at Riverbay Corporation 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx New York 10475.

My sincere condolences to Rev. Anne Palmore, Pastor of the Church of New Vision in Section 5 on the passing of her son, David. Please join me in keeping Rev. Palmore in your prayers and thoughts during this difficult time.

I trust that all of my Jewish neighbors and friends had a happy Rosh Hashanah and blessed Yom Kippur.

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Building 31 Association We are looking forward to our Mount Airy Lodge bus trip on Saturday, 10/15 and we want you to join us. Remember, all proceeds will go towards the buildings scholarship fund, therefore, you will be helping the cause. You pay up front $35, however, the Lodge will give you a rebate for $25 and a food voucher of $10, so ultimately, your trip will cost you ZERO dollars. Where can you take a little trip and have a little fun for $0. So c’mon, it might just be worth the investment up front for a

day’s outing. Call any of these tele. numbers if you want additional info: Sylvia, 718-320-2837; Loretta, 718-671-2958; Robert, 718-320-2656 or Marilyn, 347524-0844. Bus leaves from Sect. 5 Earhart Lane and Erskine Place at 10 a.m., Sat., 10/15.

Don’t forget, we will be having our monthly meeting the 3rd Monday of each month which is 10/17. We are awaiting confirmation from our guest speaker and as soon as that is known we will submit

flyers on each floor including the lobby bulletin boards.

Remember, we have our knitting and crochet group meeting every Tues. evening at 6:30-9:30 p.m., with Sarah Abel instructing and sharing her knowledge of the craft.

Game night, TBA. Look for the flyers, Audrey and Robert are still planning the games. Please check the bulletin board.

All of the windows are in place and

Congressman Crowley launches new user-friendly website Earlier this week, Congressman Joe Crowley (D-Queens, the Bronx) announced the launch of his newly designed website to serve New York’s 7th Congressional District. The new website includes a redesigned navigation structure, interactive features to help constituents communicate with Rep. Crowley, and information about the work he is doing in Congress and in the BronxQueens community. Visitors to the site can also access the Congressman’s social media sites.

“It’s a true honor to represent the people of the Bronx and Queens in Congress and I am always looking for new ways to communicate and connect with them,” said Rep. Crowley. “Whether you are searching for information about a partic-

ular issue, interested in checking out my latest photos and videos, or need help working with a federal agency, my new website is a one-stop shop. The 21st century has opened the door to so many new ways to share ideas and communicate in real time. And, I hope all constituents take the time to check out my new website and keep in touch with me both inperson and online.”

The dynamic new website allows constituents to send questions directly to Rep. Crowley, watch his TV interviews and speeches, request assistance with a federal agency, and much more. Visitors to the site can also learn more about critical issues facing New York and the entire country, such as jobs and the economy, education and health care.

Constituents can also sign up for Rep. Crowley’s e-newsletter and connect with him on his social media sites: Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Flickr.

The new website can be found at: www.crowley.house.gov.

Rep. Crowley also encourages residents without access to the Internet to contact his District Offices at 718-9311400 (Bronx) or 718-779-1400 (Queens).

R ep . C r owley on t h e Web : Office Site: www.crowley.house.gov; Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/ repjoecrowley; Twitter: http://twitter.com/repjoecrowley; YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/ user/RepJoeCrowley; Flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/ repjoecrowley/

hopefully, the scaffolds will be removed soon. Then, we will be completed in that part of restoring a wind free apartment and awaiting the heating system to kick in, then we can all say aaaaahhhhh.

Do you have any suggestions for your Association? Write us and tell us: what do you think we should focus on? We can be found on email at bldg31assoc@gmail.com or check the bulletin board for your board members’ telephone numbers.

—Marilyn McDaniel

Assem b lym a n Ben ed et t o r esu m es lob b y visit s After a busy session in Albany, and finishing up early summer commitments, Assemblyman Benedetto has resumed his popular lobby visits in Co-op City.

Over the next several weeks, the Assemblyman will visit lobbies between 5:15 p.m. and 7:00 p.m., as follows: October 20—140 Darrow Place October 27—140 Debs Place November 3—120 Benchley Please come out and bring your issues to the assemblyman.

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Black Forum Defen sive Dr ivin g r et u r n s soon Our next defensive driving course will be held on Saturday, October 15, Rm. 1, Dreiser Community Center, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Call today to register, 718-320-8035.

Lower your insurance cost by 15% and remove up to 4 points from your driver’s license. Please make your check in the amount of $35, payable to “the Black Forum of Co-op City,” and mail to P.O. Box 563, Bronx, N.Y. 10475 at least 1½ weeks before the class, or you can walk in on the day of the class but you must have $35 in cash to pay for the course.

We n eed you r h elp ! We n eed you r h elp !

We are in desperate need of funding to continue the food pantry in Room 20,

Dreiser Center. No one at the pantry gets paid—we are all volunteers. However, in order to operate, we have to pay rent for the use of the room, telephone charges and we also have to have insurance which has skyrocketed. The only way to overcome this is by your generous donation of $1-$5 which will enable us to operate for the rest of this year and, hopefully, next year.

Bla ck F or u m Aer ob ics in session Aerobics classes have begun. Classes are held every Monday and Wednesday, Dreiser, Aud. A, 7:30 p.m. To register, please call us at (718) 320-8035. Nominal fee for each of these classes.

Bla ck F or u m ’s Lyon s M a n e Tr a ck C lu b Try-outs are ongoing. A small fee is

required for participation. For further information, please call (718) 320-8035.

E m er gen cy Food P r ogr a m - New H ou r s & Da ys We are now open on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. in Room 20 at the Dreiser Community Center. Also, due to budget constraints and shortage of available food, you must live within zip code 10475 to participate in this 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.

Volu n t eer s u r gen t ly n eed ed The Black Forum is urgently seeking four volunteers to help hand out food, Tuesdays-Fridays, 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.

For information, please call (718) 3208035.

We Need You - J oin Us Tod a y Now is the time for us to get involved.

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

—Ton y I llis

Co-op City Little League 2012 Season The Co-op City Little League held its annual Board of Directors election recently and the results are as follow: Les Tarlton, President; Eric Dixon, Vice President; Jessica Simmons, Secretary; Rose Young, Treasurer; Hector Ayala, Information Officer; Cookie Carattiini, Concession

Stand Manager; Leroy Simmons, Safety, Officer; Cliff Wade, Fundraiser Coordinator; Lou Mendez, Robin Sullivan, Al Santiago, and Ruben Chaparro, Directors.

Registration for the 2012 Baseball Season, which starts in April and ends by late June, will commence some time in October.

Boys and girls, ages 4 to 16, are eligible to

participate. The fee includes winter baseball clinics, complete uniform (baseball jersey, pants, socks and cap) for each player, end of regular season trophies (T-ball, Farm divisions, and runner-up and championship teams) and player’s accident insurance.

Volunteers are needed for coaching staff, and field maintenance. As mandated

by LL Inc., the Co-op City Little League conducts a background check on all volunteers, including board members.

For more information on registration dates, fee, and the 2012 season, please visits the web site at www.eteamz.com /coopcityll.

—H ect or Aya la

Building 32 Association Building 32 Association will have its first meeting of the new season on Tuesday, October 11. Our meetings start at 7:30 p.m., and our meeting room is located in 32 B, first floor rear. We are honored to have Ms. Juanita Net, Director of Cooperator Services, at this meeting. Ms. Net, who is a long-time Riverbay employee, is extremely knowledgeable

about Co-op City in general, and an expert in the functions of Cooperator Services. Come down and find out what Cooperator Services can and cannot do to make your life easier.

Ms. Net will explain the proper procedures for obtaining services that are initiated through our Customer Services Office (CSO), help you to understand

realistic expectations for your needs and wants in a community the size of ours, and the most reasonable and logical way to handle issues that effect your quality of life.

All cooperators are asked to attend, with a special call-out to new cooperators.

Meet your neighbors and the Executive Board of the Building Association, and

enjoy the camaraderie. Gain knowledge from our special guest, voice your opinions, add your input on plans for another building bus trip, and volunteer to join our Halloween lobby decorating group.

Light refreshments will be available at the meeting, as well as a door prize, fiftyfifty, and a raffle for other prizes.

—L or n a Sm it h

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Let’s Help our Cooperators Find Employment Unfortunately, some of our cooperators have lost their jobs. Now, a job loss can be very stressful on a family and a community.

Therefore, we should try to give positive encouragement to our neighbors when we hear that they’ve lost their jobs.

M a ke P r ofession a l I m p r ovem en t s I always say that we should not let our personal situations define us.

Therefore, we have to turn the tables on our personal situations and, if needed, make some professional improvements in our lives.

Does the job that you want require advanced skills? What about your business, computing, legal, medical, or other professional skills? Do you need a degree or certification in a specific area?

Now is a good opportunity to devote the needed time to yourself if you’re unemployed. Do not stay at home watching television and complaining about the lack of jobs. No. Losing a job can be an opportunity to find or create another job. That should mean devoting eight continuous hours, just like a regular job, to making yourself better and finding employment.

Parents, please keep this concept in mind when you think about the young and capable adults who live with you.

Sure, they might not be employed.

However, what are they doing to make themselves better?

Do they greet you with the smell of alcohol and marijuana when you arrive home from work? Moreover, are you making their situation worse by letting them do whatever they want? Or, are you trying to help them get their lives

Director’s Viewpoint

Daryl Johnson together?

Make a commitment to make professional improvements to yourself and your family.

There are many off-site degree programs available now. So, the old excuses for not wanting to go to school to advance yourself are over. Plus, there are jobs available—if you know how to find them.

J ob s Ava ila b le The first thing that a person should do to find a good job is to make some good personal and professional improvements in their lives. Avoid this step, and you’ll be right back to square one.

Read professional publications. Pay attention to the way people dress and conduct themselves. Make a good effort to improve your manner of speaking, the way that you conduct business, and the way that you dress.

Now, a good sign that you might need to make professional changes may involve your resume. Are you getting any responses? No? Then, please think about changing the format of your resume.

A lot of busy people simply do not have time to review resumes that contain long paragraphs spread out over

two or more pages. Therefore, please try another style.

One style that I like includes listing a few professional accomplishments along with your experience listed in bullet format. This format is very easy to read. And, it captures people’s attention.

Som e of t h e C om p a n ies t h a t a r e H ir in g Now, I know that people are saying that there are no jobs right now.

However, I was able to find over three thousand jobs, in many categories, just by browsing the internet within a few moments. And some of these companies and institutions are right here in New York City. Now, you’ll have to navigate some of the areas on these sites.

However, it’s worth it.

From my research online on Saturday, October 1, I found several hospitals, insurance companies, and universities right here in our county. I also found that not all of these positions require a degree although some job experience may be required.

Nevertheless, that’s over three thousand jobs. Is that enough jobs for you?

No? I can go on and on. However, please go on the internet and do a search on any industry. Thereafter, do a search on all of the companies that have job openings in that industry.

And, then, please follow up with the company after you’ve sent your resume.

Remember, your primary goal is to get an interview. So, wait a few days and then call the HR Department or the hiring manager.

Now, you have the tools to find a lot of jobs for yourself. So, with that point, I want you to get serious about changing

your life for the better.

Changing your life for the better means that you will not stop trying to make improvements. So, once you get inside the door at one of these places, you can get additional information about their tuition assistance programs.

Then, you can go back to school, get your degree, and let them pay for it.

Amazing, huh?

Go for it! Stop associating with people who are pulling you down. Get away from them. Determine that you’re going to clean up your life. Make a promise to stay away from heavy drinking and all illegal substances. Start reading publications that will help you to develop your personal and professional skills.

Do some research and produce a professional resume. Thereafter, make a strong effort to present yourself well.

Hey, we’ve all made some mistakes in the past. However, now is the time to make some powerful changes in your life.

And, as you can see, it’s not that difficult. Nevertheless, I want all of us to work together as a strong community and make this happen. Thank you.

Now, if this article was helpful to you, your family, or your friends, then please write to me at: Daryl Johnson, Riverbay Board Director, c/o Riverbay Corporation, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475. Or, please send a message to me at darylhjohnson @optonline.net.

That’s it for now. Please have a wonderful week, and may God bless you and your family.

Thank you.

Building 34 Association On October 20th, Building 34 will resume our general association meetings.

There is a busy year planned for the cooperators, and we are looking forward to everyone participating and enjoying the events.

There is still a need for floor captains.

You can be the eyes, ears and voice for your neighbors and help get their concerns to the executive board.

We also need volunteers to help with the holiday events such as the lobby decorations for Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas.

We will be completing our emergency preparedness with the scheduling of CPR training classes and any updates that are needed for neighbors to be ready in case of medical or evacuation emergency.

A bus trip has been planned for the 19th of May 2012 to the Spirit of Philadelphia for lunch, followed by a visit to Harrah’s Casino. Are you interested in going? Come to the meeting and let us know.

A meet and greet has been planned around the Christmas holiday where we will dine on pot luck and welcome our new neighbors.

Involvement in our Building Association is needed on all levels. If you have a great deal of time or an hour or so, if you have a talent to bring or none at all, all volunteers are needed and welcomed.

You can start by attending the meeting on October 20th at 7 p.m. We look forward to seeing you.

—L a Ver ne F loyd

Building 27 Association The new season shows great promise.

We had a full house for the cooperators meeting on Thursday, September 29th.

Minutes were quickly seconded and accepted. The financial report is always positive and we are in good shape. We began the agenda business before the arrival of our invited guests. First item for consideration was game night. All were in favor of having another one on Friday, October 7th at 7 p.m. All are welcome for a night of friendly fun. Another popular item was Freecycling. The residents accepted a proposal for another Freecycle night on October 20th at 7:00 p.m. Doors will open at 6:00 to receive any items to be received. One woman

volunteered to accept clothing donations at this time to be donated to her church.

Bring any clothes items to leave with her. At 7:30, we welcomed our 2 guest speakers Chief Apollo and Ms. Lois English, our CSO Manager. Chief Apollo gave an update on the summer shooting in our area. All culprits were apprehended. The CCPD is working closely with the 45th Precinct. The stepup in Security continues with the Mobile Command Center. Chief reminded us how important residents’ information is to policing. Signage about loitering and curfews in our area is helping to maintain security.

Cards with information concerning

safety are being distributed at bus stops.

Concern was expressed that too many youth are being arrested and tagged as criminals. The information given by Chief Apollo was very well appreciated. Our second guest was Lois English. She reported that playground repairs are going on and the area should be opened in a few weeks. Hall closet calls are being made to facilitate use of the spaces available. Any complaints you have should be directed to Ms. Lois English first. Her extention is 2452. She distributed flyers on various programs in Co-op City and some forms for updating residents’ information.

After returning to our agenda, we continued with a proposal to have a movie

AARP On September 19, Chapter 4997 of the AARP held a health care budget meeting where Christopher Widelo from the Albany State Office and Dionne Polite from the New York State Office spoke to over 200 seniors from the community who listened and asked questions about their Medicare and Social Security benefits.

You earned it; Let’s protect it. Stop Congress form making harmful cuts. Call 888422-8514. Thanks to Jim Cummins, Michelle Sajous of the Riverbay Community Relations Department, and the AARP members for their participation and help to order and serve lunch.

night. It was suggested that we try a documentary film followed by discussion. This will get further consideration and planning in the board meeting. The members voted to try the scholarship program once again and to contribute $100 donation to Doctors Without Borders. All enthusiastically voted to have a Holiday Party on December 16th. One resident reported an incident with some “scammers” in the Section 5 area. Be careful. Finally, thanks were expressed to all the residents who attend meetings and make this work.

Happy holidays to our Jewish residents.

The date for the next meeting in November will be announced.

—Don Doh er t y

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Building 33 Association The building board members of Building 33 have been in the lobby collecting building dues. I’m happy to report, we are doing a good job. There are 384 apartments in the building, and as of Friday, we have about 95 apartments paid. Please give your dues, they do go for a good cause.

We want to continue the $500 scholarship that we give to a student on their way to college. The money helps with their books, supplies, clothes, room furnishings, etc. There are people who think because they do not have children, why should they give. There are quite a few reasons you should give. We give the porters a little gift in appreciation in the

way they keep up our building, they really do a good job. I have seen them taking things out of the compacter room that you, the cooperators, should have taken down to the basement. People throw garbage all over the room, which I think is disgusting.

I have asked you again and again to not let your children take out the garbage.

I would hate to think an adult threw garbage in the room that way. I’ve lived on the 13th floor for 38 years and I have never seen the mess that I see now in the compactor room. Please put your cans and bottles in the bags provided for them.

Newspapers on the shelf and the rest down the chute, not on the floor. This is your home, you paid a lot of money to

live here, take pride in your home.

You do not have to have children to enjoy the decorations in the lobby we put up in celebration of the upcoming holidays. When a cooperator or family member passes away, we send a card. If you are sick or in the hospital, we send a card, we need stamps and cards. As good cooperators, why not help us give the kids a party at Halloween and Christmas. In order to do what we like to do, it would be nice to get 100% dues paid. When you see us sitting in the lobby, please give.

We will have a building meeting this month. Chief Apollo from Public Safety is willing to come. We will concentrate on the quality of life issues here in Co-op

City. When posted, please attend.

The Coalition of African-American Churches and Community Organizations will sponsor Friends & Family Day on Sunday, October 10, at 3 p.m. Admittance is free. Come out and enjoy the afternoon with entertainment and a nice dinner in the Dreiser Loop Auditorium A & B. Remember, carts in the laundry room are for your convenience, not to be taken out of the room. I have seen our carts on different floors in the building and outside by the curb. They are not shopping carts: Please do not remove them from the laundry room.

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

—P a t r icia Bon a p a r t e

Donizetti Building 4 Association Our meeting on September 14, was productive and exciting. We were able to meet and greet new and old neighbors and put some names to faces. We also had a celebration of birthdays for those born in July, August and September.

At our September meeting, the cooperatives presented new ideas for 2012. They decided that we could attempt to do one or two of the ideas suggested, so watch your

bulletin for more information. We will also start up our senior game/movie day.

Check bulletin boards for exact dates.

Thanks to all cooperatives who signed up for the duty of Floor Captains. We can use more people in this capacity, please contact any member on the association’s executive board if you are interested.

Our next meeting will be on October 13, at 7:30 p.m. in our meeting room in the rear

Retirees of Dreiser Loop RETIREES and friends, why not join us in Clubroom 19 (718-379-0377) for your weekday socializing pleasure. Have fun and laughs, play cards, Board games, or just watch one of your favorite TV programs with friends. Our door is always open. See you there.

T R AVE L AC T I VI T I E S: Join the fun as we travel to: HOLD THE DATES: November 1618th (3 days/2 nights) to SHOWBOAT Casino and Hotel, Atlantic City and get a $30 slot bonus, as well as 2 French Quarter Buffets. Before going home (11/18), we’ll stop at the RESORTS Casino and get a $22 Casino rebate. Price: $200/double and $265/single occupancy.

(Contacts-Lorraine Parker, 718-6716403/Virginia Stewart, 718-379-0377).

All checks payable to: RETIREES of Dreiser Loop..

T H E AT R E C OM M I T T E E : If you’re planning to attend any of the following, please sign up ASAP with your telephone number along with a payment for your performance of choice: Fri., Nov. 4th - 8:00 p.m. at Carnegie Hall, Stern Auditorium presents Sweet Honey in the Rock, the acclaimed awardwinning African American women a cappella ensemble which has built an international following of music lovers. Price: $86.50. A few seats are still available.

Sat., Nov. 19th – 2:00 p.m. Matinee, “ COTTON CLUB PARADE ,” a celebration of Duke Ellington’s years at the famed Harlem nightclub in the 1920’s and ’30s at the NY City Center. Price: $98.

Wed., Nov. 30th – 11:00 a.m. Matinee “ HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS,” a Christmas musical at the Westchester Broadway Theatre. Price - $65, includes lunch and show. All program prices include transportation.

Note: Bus leaves promptly at 9:45 a.m.

SOLD OUT! Also, there will be more exciting shows at Lehman College in 2012. We are looking forward to having you join us on: Sat., Jan. 14, 2012, 8:00 p.m. - THE O’JAYS, Living Legends of R&B. Sat., Jan. 28, 2012, 8:00 p.m. - DOO WOP show, another night of oldies and fun.

Committee members will see you in Clubroom 19 on Thursdays after 3:00 p.m. with prices for the above.

G O O D AND W E L FAR E : Best wishes to one of our longtime members, Margaret Bailey, who has become quite ill and she is currently in Einstein Hospital. We continue to support all of you on the mend and send warm and bright wishes for a speedy recovery, and a subsequent long and healthy life.

Contact Elinor Gordon at 718-379-0377 regarding illnesses and bereavements.

H E L P WANT E D: Volunteer part-time van drivers needed.

Call Ms. Virginia Stewart at 718-379-0377 for additional information.

“Coming together is a beginning, staying together is progress, and working together is success.”

Best wishes for continuous good health and good fortune to all!

—C la u det t e Da vis

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Call 646.479.1041 or 646.261.1761; Saturday: 9 am - 2 pm.

of Building 4B. The Co-op City CERT Team will host a special presentation for Ready New York Emergency Preparedness.

Stop down to learn what you can do and how to prepare for emergencies.

Nominations for officers will take place at our November meeting and the election will take place at our December’s meeting.

Refreshments will be served and a

50/50 raffle will take place.

Congratulations is sent to all those celebrating a birthday, anniversary or other special occasion. Get well wishes are extended to our sick and shut-in neighbors.

Remember, this is our home…IF YOU SEE SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING. —Yvon n e Bu r r u s

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Coinmach Monday, October 31, Building 2 laundry room is closed. The following Monday, November 7, Building 1 laundry room reopens. Two weeks later, on Monday, November 14, Building 4 laundry room is closed. The following Monday, November 21, Building 2 laundry room reopens. On Monday, November 28, Building 3 laundry room is closed and on Monday, December 5, Building 4 laundry room reopens.

Whether or not the proposed schedule is adhered to depends on the condition of each laundry room and how much upgrade work is involved. Each building will be notified in advance of the laundry room closures for upgrades.

“It’s anticipated to take 2-3 weeks per laundry room,” said Boiko. “It could be longer, but each building will be advised if this is the case.”

Boiko added that the Riverbay lock shop will be notified to set the lobby locks in the two neighboring buildings to take the lobby keys from the building currently being worked on.

According to the new service contract with Coinmach which was approved by a majority of the Riverbay Board on August 17, and also by the state Division of Homes and Community Renewal (DHCR) on September 28, Co-op City will receive 570 brand new LG Energy Star-rated 20 lb. front-load washers, 105 brand new Speed Queen 30lb. capacity front load washers, 35 brand new Speed Queen 40 lb. capacity front load washers and new, state of the art smart-card system.

“The new contract with Coinmach to upgrade the laundry rooms throughout the complex is a real benefit to the community,” said General Manager Vernon Cooper.

“We will receive new energy efficient washing machines that will save the housing company approximately a half million dollars per year in water usage; approximately 19 of our laundry rooms will receive new ceramic tile floors, all of the rooms will receive overhead sprinklers, will be freshly painted and will have televisions installed. The commission paid to the housing company will be increased by approximately $1.1 million dollars per year. Therefore we are improving the quality of the laundry service while simultaneously reducing cost and increasing revenue. All in all this is a very good initiative for Riverbay.

“Coinmach’s work will adhere as closely as possible to a numerical order, starting at building 1 (900 and 920 Baychester

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Ave.). However there will be some overlapping when for about a week, they will be in two laundry rooms at the same time.

Because as soon as the electricians and plumbers are finished they will start in the next laundry room, while the installation of machines and the new flooring work is being done. This will enable the electricians and plumbers to keep working without down time. In addition, this procedure will enable them to test the machines for a few days before the scheduled opening dates for each laundry room, in case there are adjustments that need to be made.

In order to minimize the inconvenience to the cooperators, they will not have more than one building in each cul de sac closed at the same time, given the fact that residents in each building closed for restoration will be able to go into one of the two neighboring buildings to do their laundry until such time that their respective laundry room has re-opened, we would not want to over load the usage of the laundry room at any single building. As always we want to thank you for your support and cooperation.”

“The 20 lb. washers currently in the laundry rooms will be swapped out one for one in every laundry room, and we will get 570 brand new energy efficient ones which will save us in water and electricity costs,” said Boiko. “We will also get 105 brand new Speed Queen 30 lb. washers, although each laundry room will now have one less 30 lb. machine. This 30 lb. washer will be replaced by a 40 lb. front loader machine in response to cooperators’ complaints that there weren’t enough larger sized washers.”

Boiko explained that in each laundry room, 1 machine will be placed directly on the floor next to the slop sink to accommodate those shareholders who cannot reach the height of the new machines or who are disabled. If necessary, the existing double sink will be replaced with a single stainless steel sink.

The new high efficiency machines that are being installed operate with less water—adding to energy and water savings—and so it is important to utilize high efficiency, low sudsing detergents, or he detergents, in the washers.

“In the new high efficiency washers we are getting, soap is loaded in a drawer in the front of the machine which addresses another of shareholders’ complaints that they could not reach to put the soap into the machines we currently have,” said Boiko. “However, he detergent must be

used so as not to overload the machines which will result in the machines shutting down and the cooperator not being able to complete their wash.”

The 310 sets Speed Queen 30 lb. capacity stack gas dryers in the laundry rooms will not be changed.

“The dryers have a 16 year life cycle and we’ve only had them for about 6 years and there has been no change in the technology,” Boiko said. “However, if any of the dryers do go bad and need to be replaced, Coinmach will do so.”

The Smart Card system will be upgraded as well with the latest technology, resulting in the existing Value Added Machines being retrofitted to provide internet access for remote monitoring of usage by Riverbay. The new system will also automatically notify Coinmach if a machine goes out of service and Coinmach’s technicians will be automatically dispatched.

The new Coded Value Added machines in the laundry rooms will also provide residents with instant refunds around the clock.

“If there’s a problem with the machine, you can go online, get a code and then take your card back to the machine, punch in the code you were given and have the amount credited back to your card,” said Boiko.

The laundry service provider will also provide 12 new laundry carts and install new sprinkler systems in each of the community’s 35 laundry rooms that meet the building code, as well as new hot and cold water supply lines and shut-offs.

Boiko explained: “We will discontinue using piping in the chase walls and begin using new piping running parallel to the outside walls which Coinmach will install so we can better see leaks and therefore repair them as soon as they are noticeable so as to stop water waste.”

Regarding the floors in the laundry room, any laundry facility with damaged or mismatched floor tiles will get new floors. Coinmach has allocated $250,000 to install new porcelain, cappuccino colored floor tiles in several laundry rooms that have been identified as needing new floors.

Riverbay’s management has negotiated for this work to be done by off-duty Riverbay in-house flooring staff so as to keep cost in line and that matter is currently being finalized.

As part of their service agreement, Coinmach will maintain two experienced,

certified technicians who will be on call around the clock, seven days a week, excluding holidays, to respond to service calls in Co-op City. Shareholders can also contact Riverbay Maintenance on the weekends if machines need to be serviced and they, in turn, will contact Coinmach’s technicians. In their service proposal to management and the Board of Directors, Coinmach noted that during daily walkthroughs, their technicians will perform preventive maintenance, ensuring all machines are clean, attractive and in firstclass operating condition.

Resolution 11-57, which extends Coinmach’s current service agreement with Riverbay Corporation set to expire in May, 2012 for another 6 years and 90 days, stated that after review of the bids received, it was determined that Coinmach Corporation gave the best proposal to Riverbay with monthly rental fees of $260,000, plus 90% of revenue above $3.8M annually.

Recognizing that water and sewer costs have risen more than 100% between the years 2000 and 2010, Coinmach estimates that by using a combination of Energy Star-rated LG washers and Speed Queens washers, Co-op City’s shareholders will save approximately $550,000 in water charges during the first year of its service agreement since these energy efficient machines utilize less water per wash cycle.

“This is another win-win situation for the community since we are getting new machines which are energy efficient and use less water, our laundry rooms are being upgraded and televisions are being installed,” said Boiko.

Coinmach will provide new signage to be posted in the laundry rooms once the upgrade work is completed explaining how to use the new machines and the upgraded Smart Card machines.

“Staff will also be available for the first couple of weeks to instruct shareholders on the proper usage of the machines and to answer questions,” added Boiko. “We have also asked Coinmach to provide a tape or slide on the proper usage of the equipment to be viewed on the Riverbay crawler as seen on Channel 12 on the master antenna, or Cablevision’s Channel 591.”

With the exception of the newly added 40 lb. washers, laundry prices will remain the same for the 20 lb. and 30 lb. washers after the upgrades. A 20 lb. wash will continue to be $1.25 and a 30 lb. wash, $2.00.

The newly added 40 lb. wash will cost $2.75 per wash.

Church of the Savior 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 718-3200002 or 917-734-4058 for more information. Do you want a place that allows you to meet the living God? Do you want to be connected to people who care about you not what you have on or how much money you make? A special seat and friend awaits you.

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

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

Su nd a y M or n in g Sched u le: Adult Bible Study – 9:15 a.m.

Divine Worship - 10:30 a.m. Come and be blessed, we want an opportunity to love you. See you in church.

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

Dr. Sm ith ’s Ser m on t op ic: “Total Praise,” Reading from Holy Scripture Psalm 150:1-6, Revelations 22:1-6.

Week ly Act ivit y 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 718-3200002. 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 7p.m. Are you grieving the loss of a loved one? Come, our arms and hearts are open to you. God bless you!

Up coming E ven t s: Sun., Oct. 9 - Chat & Chew. Everyone is invited to bring someone special to morn-

ing worship. After morning worship there will be food, fellowship and opportunity to meet a new friend. “ I wa s h u n gr y a n d you fed me” …Church of the Savior is reaching out to individuals and families who need nutritious food. Our food pantry, coordinated by First Lady Theresa Smith, is just a phone call away. For more information in donating or receiving food, please call her at 718-925-5052.

T h ou gh t for th e Week: “A smart person is one who may not know what to say, but knows when not to say it.”

—R ev. Dr. R ob er t A. Sm it h , J r.

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M.S. 180 really impressed with what I have seen here. I have never seen anything like it anywhere else in the city. It was money well spent. ” Uzzo, in talking to the gathering of supporters, said that he is particularly proud of previous graduates of the school who have gone on to have great careers in music, one a performer on Broadway and another a keyboardist with the London Philharmonic. But he added that it is not the stars that make it worthwhile. He told the group of a mildly mentally-challenged boy who found passion and self-esteem through participating in the music program, learning an instrument and creating music. “He participated in the band program and he graduated last year and you just can’t put a price on that,” Uzzo said.

Kathy Damkohler, Executive Director of Education through Music said: “There was a time that we were devoting all our efforts to elementary schools, but middle schools did not have the instrumental pro-

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grams. There was nowhere for our students to go to continue their studies in music. At the same time, Mr. Uzzo was trying to build his arts program and the thing that was missing was the instrumental and the general music program. So the partnership began and I have learned a lot over the years about middle school children. Generally, middle school students are not interested in coming to school, but Mr. Uzzo was determined to create something to get them excited about learning and get them motivated to learn and philosophically he was a perfect match for us because that is what we are all about, we use music to support learning in every single area. People who use arts, who use both sides of their brain, are better readers, better mathematicians and life-long learners. We want that for our children and we want that forever.”

Diaz said: “When I was approached about providing funding for the music lab, it was a no-brainer. Education is more

than math, science, and reading. When you look at the statistics and you look at the studies, the reality is that the child that excels in music also does far better in math. And for that and to Education through Music, I just want to say thank you for investing in the borough.”

After brief ceremonies, guests were taken on a tour of the facilities where they witnessed five different music classes in operation, including keyboard, chorus, band, orchestra, and a special percussion lab for the developmentally disabled.

State Assemblyman Mike Benedetto, who was special invitee to the ceremonies and the tour, said: “It is amazing what they have been able to do here. At a time when New York City is cutting back or completely eliminating programs for the arts, here we have a state of the art music program. It is wonderful to see and it is meeting the needs of kids. I applaud Councilman Seabrook, Principal Uzzo, Borough President Diaz and the great work that

Education through Music does here.”

Senator Ruth Hassel Thompson said, after taking the tour, “This shows you how great technology can be. I always wanted to learn guitar, but I never thought I can learn but when I went into the music lab today, and they were learning guitar, I thought that with this technology, they could even teach me. That is what is so phenomenal. I always heard about what Education through Music can do but I have never seen it so well applied to all students. You saw the students with special needs and you saw that through music they can become fully engaged.”

After taking the tour, Diaz said: “These are the intangibles that we need to incorporate into our education system. It is just fascinating what is happening here in M.S.180. This is the kind of thing we need to discuss at our upcoming Education Forum and beyond. This is a way to change the spirit of the future citizenry of the borough.”

NOTICE to shareholders regarding water penetration in apartments We realize that a number of cooperators have experienced water penetration in their apartments due to heavy rain fall, particularly during Hurricane Irene where we had hundreds of new calls from cooperators regarding water leaks, who never had leaks before. If the apartments affected are in the buildings where the contractor, Proto Construction and Development Corp., are still working, which are Buildings 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7 and 8, these conditions have been reported to the architects to inspect and prepare plans and specifications for correction.

At our last Board meeting, the Board approved Management's request to have Proto address these additional conditions while they are making their scheduled repairs to the exterior facade of these buildings.

At buildings where the contractor has already completed this cycle of facade repairs and have already removed scaffolds and bridging, we must get approval to have an architect go back to these buildings and conduct inspections of said conditions in order to prepare the appropriate plans and specifications for correction and we must get approval to have Proto Construction or some other waterproofing contractor go back to these buildings to make the needed repairs.

Given the time frame for receiving the mandatory approvals and having the approved contractor get permits from the

city of New York's Department of Buildings (DOB) to hang scaffolds at these buildings, the earliest this work can actually start will be spring of next year. In fact, the work that Proto is conducting at the buildings that they are currently on, will have to be shut down for the winter by mid- December of 2011 and start back up again in mid-March, 2012.

This being said, we are making every effort to mitigate the water penetration in these apartments until such time that we are able to have a contractor work from scaffolds again. Where possible, we are applying a water sealant to the interior walls of these apartments that will at least help to slow down any water penetration. Many of the apartments that experienced water penetration during the hurricane were only affected because of the high velocity winds that drove the water through the brick of the buildings, which is highly unusual. We believe that the water sealant will go a long way in blocking penetration unless there is another heavy wind-driven rainfall.

At some apartments that have terraces, the water penetration is actually coming from the drain line, in which case, we will open up the chase wall in the living room and make the repairs from inside the apartment. Based upon the increased volume of calls we received requesting inspections due to

Association of Building 14 Cooperators (AB14C) Thank you to Sheena McNeil, Riverbay Corporation’s Director of Sales, for attending our September Association meeting. Cooperator questions primarily focused on their rights and responsibilities when transferring to another unit, moving out and taking over an Occupancy Agreement (succession). The discussion also raised many questions about restoration of units upon move out and when transferring. We will ask the Director of Restorations to speak at an upcoming meeting.

At our October 27th meeting, please be prepared to discuss hosting a building event and plans for holiday celebrations.

The shredding event originally scheduled for April was to have been rescheduled for this fall, so we’ll need to discuss that project, too.

Prior to our next meeting, we’ll work to finish cleaning/and making over of the Association Room, to include requests

for donations of household items that will create an inviting and invigorating environment.

Lastly, let’s work harder to be the best neighbor that each of us can be. Any additional expense for handling abuse, damage and unsocial behavior, including court cases/lawsuits is costing us – we are Riverbay Corporation – where do you think the money is coming from? So please be reminded: refrain from trashing the grounds, property and elevators; don’t walk on the grass; take household and bulk items to the basement (no trash is to be taken outside/left in hallway or curbside); don’t remove baskets from the laundry room; and, be considerate when playing music, hosting parties, etc.

Next meeting: Thursday, October 27.

Please e-mail questions, suggestions and comments to jdfergie31@gmail.com, or call 917.612.1951. Thanks!

—J osep h in e D. Fer gu son

water damage, we have increased the number of staff people conducting these inspections in order to reduce the wait time that was originally given to cooperators and expedite having repairs made.

Instead of the three regular inspectors who conduct approximately 60 inspections per day, we now have approximately seventeen to twenty staff members, who include our CSO Managers, Maintenance supervisors and other Restorations supervisors. Together, they conduct as many as 150 to 160 inspec-

tions per day.

In the event that the application of the water sealant is not effective in mitigating water penetration, we will analyze with our architects and engineers to devise other ways to address this issue internally until such time that work can be done from scaffolds.

As always, we thank you for your cooperation and patience and we will keep the community informed about our progress in this regard.

—-R iver b a y M a n a gem en t

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American Legion Auxiliary 1871 Thanks to all who went with us on August 18th. Our next county meeting is Wednesday, October 12th at the Leonard

Hawkins Post on City Island at 7 p.m.

Come with us on Friday, November 11th to celebrate Veterans’ Day at Ace In

The Hole All-Star Fundraiser Gala. Price is $85 which includes transportation, meal and a show. For information, call the office

at 718-320-1946 or Delores at 718-6711672.

Freedom is not free!

Coalition To Save Affordable Housing NEXT M EE TI NG OF C OALI TION TO SAVE AFFOR DABL E HOUSI NG Tuesday, OCTOBE R 11, 2011 All cooperators interested in keeping Coop City affordable are invited to the next meeting of the Coalition to Save Affordable Housing. It will be held on Tuesday, October 11, at 7:30 p.m. in Room 28 at the Bartow Community Center.

SEE DE MOC RACY IN AC TI ON The meeting will deal with the bylaws of our organization and the election of officers for the coming year. The bylaws and officers

guide the work of our group. Our most important goals are (1) to keep Co-op City in the Mitchell-Lama program, which allows our community to remain affordable, and (2) to promote cooperator participation in the governance of the community.

Get Involved A number of Viewpoint columns written

by Riverbay Board directors have emphasized the urgency of increased cooperator participation in community affairs. The need for cooperator activism, a fundamental goal of the Coalition to Save Affordable Housing,

will be demonstrated at our October 11 meeting, as we act on our rules and choose the officers to conduct our activities in the coming year.

M TA Phone in P r otest cont in ues How has the bus cuts affected you? The community phone in protest to restore our bus service continues in 2011. The community will be phoning in to protest the service and the change of service every Monday at 12 noon. Please direct your calls to MTA offices at 646-252-2660 & 646-252-2659 and ask for a community relation person and

protest the service and argue to the fact that we want our BX 26, Bx28 and Access A Ride restored. Do not settle for any excuse!

Community members are encouraged to contact our Assemblyman at 718-892-2235 and our State Senator at (718) 547-8854 to share their experience of frustrating poor services, changing of bus stop, no communication and double fares. Tell them the service is not working!

Visit www.CTSAH.net; write to CTSAH, P.O. Box 64, Bronx, NY 10475.

—Seba st ia n Ulanga

Baychester Library Association As we enter the fall season, the Baychester Library Association is celebrating twenty years of service to the Coop City community.

We do fundraising throughout the year to help support library programs. We plan and run a book sale every spring. We are looking for good ideas for programs we

Baychester Visual Arts Association If you’ve ever wanted to learn to draw and paint, this is your chance to get expert instruction at a very low cost.

Our 2011 – 2012 season began in September. Tuesday classes started on September 13, 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.

Membership dues are $35 for the year and a session of 10 classes is $60. BVA’s art instructor 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.

We are also planning to have art class-

es for youth between the ages of 10 and 17. The instructor, Angela Taylor, will teach drawing, painting and creative artwork. Classes will be held on Wednesdays from 3:30 – 5:30 p.m. and start on Wednesday, Sept. 14. Ms. Taylor is a graduate of the Art Institute of Washington, D.C. She was an art specialist with the PAL program in NYC. She is a member of the Harlem Arts Alliance.

For more information, please call Mr. Groves at 201-862-0847 or K. Klaus at 718-379-6074.

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

—Sylvia L och a n sky

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

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

C om in g E ven t s: We are look forward to Wednesdays when we happily attend our Crochet class at 1:00 p.m. We have a wonderful teacher, Linda Werner, who will teach you with a lot of patience. It’s great exercise for arthritic fingers. It’s a challenge and gratifying. Try it!

Pokeno night will be held on Friday, October 7 in our meeting room on the “B” side. The time is 7:30 p.m.

The next Building Assn. Meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, October 12.

The door opens at 7:00 p.m. and the meeting commences promptly at 7:30 p.m. Come on down and find out “What’s New?” Hope to see you then.

Check the Association Bulletin Board in your lobby for dates and times of events. Make a difference!!

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

See you soon.

—M ir ia m E . B er lofsk y

Poem - Miss You Let no one tell you; we are here to stay.

We are vapors that soon vanish away So we live and trust in our shepherd above Read the scriptures and share all our love HE is our refuge our fortress in him we trust We understand HE loves us obedient is surely a must His power is so strong- it protect us

from always harm This spirit makes us great always in a special way So prepare yourselves for this coming event Take time help others get on your knee and pray Death is only a shadow when our walk with Christ is pure He is coming back no one know time, date, nor place —E loise Ba iley

can sponsor at the library.

We meet once a month on the second Thursday of the month from 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the library.

If you are interested in working with us or need further information, call Trudi at 718-671-6832.

—H elen Top a l

Panera Bread celebrates 10th anniversary of Pink Ribbon Bagels by donating ALL proceeds to ACS Panera Bread is inviting its customers to join the fight against breast cancer by eating a bagel for breakfast during National Breast Cancer Awareness Month (October). Panera’s signature Pink Ribbon Bagels was sold in advance for one special day in the Bronx café, Friday, September 30. Panera will donate all proceeds from September 30th Pink Ribbon Bagel sales to the local Bronx Chapter of the American Cancer Society.

Panera Bread will also continue its proud tradition this year of donating a portion of Pink Ribbon Bagel proceeds sold during the entire month of October directly to the Bronx Chapter of the American Cancer Society. In addition, Panera will be collecting money throughout the month through their Operation Dough-Nation® program and donating it to the American Cancer Society’s Bronx Chapter.

Shaped in the form of the iconic pink ribbon, Pink Ribbon Bagels feature cherry chips, dried cherries and cranberries, vanilla, honey and brown sugar, and are baked fresh early each morning by Panera’s bakers at each bakery-cafe. The product follows the tradition of ‘thinking pink’ during the month of October in the quest to eradicate breast cancer disease.

Sue Stees, one of Panera Bread’s first franchisees and a breast cancer survivor, developed the idea for the Pink Ribbon Bagel in 2001 as a way to help support the cause. Nearly two million Pink

Ribbon Bagels were sold in 2010, raising more than $75,000 for charities.

Panera Bread’s Bronx café is also donating bagels to be enjoyed by walkers and volunteers during the American Cancer Society’s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk being held on Sunday, October 16th at Orchard Beach. This year marks the Walk’s 16th anniversary and they are gearing up for more participants than ever. Last year’s walks raised over $60 million with 800,000 walkers nationwide.

Registration begins at 8:00 a.m. For more information, please contact Yilda Guerrero at (718) 547-5064 or yilda.guerrero@cancer.org “Panera Bread is committed to serving the members of the local community, many of whom have had their lives touched by breast cancer,” stated Tony Diaz, Operations Partner for Take Home The Bread, Franchisee. “We are honored to support the American Cancer Society in the fight to find a cure for breast cancer.”

For the past 14 years, Panera Bread has helped many charitable organizations through Operation DoughNation®, a program that allows Panera Bread and its customers to aid local charities. Cash donations made by customers in the Community Breadbox™ cash boxes at the registers are distributed annually to local charities. Panera also donates unsold bread to local area hunger relief agencies.

AT TENTIO N C OOP ERATORS!!!

P lea se avoid walk in g in t he mid d le of th e dr iveway wit hin th e comm un ity’s Par k in g Facilities. P lea se walk a s far to t he sid es as p ossib le t o a llow car s to d r ive t hr ou gh. We a pp r eciate your cooper a tion.

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African-American Association Gener a l M em b er sh ip M eet ing – The general membership meeting will be held today, Saturday, October 8, 4:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 15. We will discuss our programs, ways to enhance our community and celebrate October birthdays.

We always welcome new members. You can join or renew your membership at any time. If you cannot attend a meeting, you may send your check or money order (DO NOT MAIL CASH) of $15 for a single membership and $25 for families to: African-American Association of Coop City, P.O. Box 702, Co-op City Station, Bronx, NY 10475. Your membership helps to support this organization that sustains our community.

The following are programs sponsored by the African-American Association and you are encouraged to participate: Belly Da n ce C la sses – Mondays at 7:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 2. No experience necessary. Call 646-2814570.

Yoga & P ila t es M a t C la sses – Tuesdays, 7:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 2. This class consists of exercises to promote weight loss, tone and strengthen muscles, gently stretch the spine, improve posture and flexibility while

reducing stress with breathing techniques and meditation, to create a sense of well being. Call 718-671-8364.

C om pu t er C la sses – Learn all there is to know about Microsoft Word, the Internet, E-mail, Facebook, Skype, and much more. Classes are tailored to your needs. Bring your laptop and $5. Members get one FREE class. The next class: Monday, October 10th, 7:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 15. Call 718-379-5555.

Bu siness Op p or t u nit y Wor kshop - Wednesdays, 7:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 2. Call Kevin Lambright 646721-8185.

E d u ca t ion – The Communiversity of AfricanCentered Education/Per Ankh meets every first and third Monday beginning October 17th, 7:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 15 to review and discuss books and films on classical African civilizations, which are essential for the survival of people of color. Leader: Brother Kaba Hiawatha Kamene. 718-379-5555.

C u b Scou t s P a ck – A pack leader and/or assistant is needed for boys 6-11 years old. To volunteer, call 718379-5555. Females welcomed.

J ob /E n t r ep r eneu r ia l P r ogr a m - The next workshop: Thursday, November 3rd, 7:00 p.m., Dreiser Center,

Room 15. Our mission is to help anyone who wants to work.

This is a free service. Call Roger Toppin, 718-3201424.

Alvin Ailey Da n ce Per for m a n ce – The Association has planned for our holiday outing the see the Alvin Ailey Dancers on Saturday, December 17, 2:00 p.m. at City Center, NYC. Ticket prices: $35 for Association members; $40 for nonmembers. Tickets are limited. Call today, 718-379-5555.

F r ien d s & Fa m ily Da y – The Association is a member of the Coalition of African-American Churches & Community Organizations of Co-op City, Inc., which will present its 16th Annual Friends & Family Day Celebration on Sunday, October 16, 3:00 p.m. in the Dreiser Community Center, Auditorium B. The special guest and keynote speaker is the Honorable Darcel D. Clark, Justice of the Supreme Court. There will also be games, prizes, entertainment, vendors, refreshments and much more.

This event is free and open to all our friends and neighbors. A free-will offering will be accepted, which is tax deductible.

—F r a n cin e R eva J on es

Co-op City Branch of the NAACP On Saturday, October 1, the NAACP, Co-op City Branch sponsored our annual Health Walkathon around the perimeter of Co-op City. This is a 5 mile good health and envigorating experience. It rejuvenated and elevated our spirits. Pledges were due prior to the start of the walk but arrangements can be made by calling 1-718-379-1297 to submit additional amounts. Walkers this year were: Marie McCants, Jessica Cruz, Eleanor D. Minor, Janice Brown, Lisa Solomon, Eva Lazaar, Ida Edwards, Eleanor Donnley and Ms. I. Samuel. Gratefully, Joan Murrell and Lottie Townes prepared walkers and additionally, Branch President Jeannette Graves greeted walkers on their return.

This walk was accomplished with the much appreciated assistance of the Co-op City Public Safety Department and donations from Stop and Shop, Associated Supermarkets, Bora-Bora Nail Salon and Einstein Loop Shoe Repair. The NAACP Co-op City Branch recognizes and appreciates that events like this are a cooperative effort. Thank you to Eleanor Donnley for her leadership in taking on the orga-

The Drammeh Institute On Saturday, November 12, the Griots’ Gate Film Festival comes to Co-op City, organized by Drammeh Institute, as a day of authentic African cinema in tribute to women, their struggles for justice and acts of redemption.

Scheduled films include the award winning film Zimbabwe’s Lost Children, produced by one of South Africa’s few successful Black filmmakers, Xoliswa Sithole.

Griots’ Gate is presented through a partnership of The Drammeh Institute, the South African-based film group, Women of the Sun, and the Harlem-based Medicine Women Productions who will inaugurate the day’s events to empower women and those that love them. Griots’ Gate Film Festival is an event not to be missed!

The festival is free to the public and one of several projects to promote 2011 as the United Nations International Year for People of African Descent.

Griots’ Gate is funded in part by the Bronx Council on the Arts, through the New York Council on the Arts (NYSCA) Decentralization Program and in-kind support from Riverbay Corporation.

Starting time is 3:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. For information, contact Elise Edwards, 718-737-1976; GriotsGate@gmail.com or visit www.thedrammeh —I m a n Dr a m m eh institute.org.

nizational responsibility.

Speaking of support, new members and old, it is time to sign up and become an active part of a committee in the NAACP Co-op City Branch. Committees include Education, Health, Youth, Membership, Civic Engagement/Political Action and others, each offers an opportunity to contribute to the community and NAACP. Please express your choice by calling, 718-671-7856 and leave a message. Comments and other suggestions can also be expressed or write to P.O. Box 75-3111, Einstein Station, Bronx, NY 10475.

Wednesday, September 28th, Einstein Community Center, the first general membership meeting of the season was held; there it was decided that general meeting start time would be 7:00 p.m. on an experimental basis.

Should that time change, you will be notified. Please make every effort to attend the next general meeting on October 25th. Tuesday, September 20th, the Executive Committee met and focused on relevant issues for this year’s

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Join in the seminars and educational opportunities by participating in the state convention and learn more by accessing the NY State NAACP website. And again, write us at P.O. Box 75-3111, Einstein Station, Bronx, NY 10475; phone the Co-op City Branch of the NAACP at 718-671-7856. Visit the NAACP website: http://action.naacp.org/ or the New York State Branch website for current news. Don’t forget to renew your membership and include your membership number on the form. The Executive Committee meets next on October 18, at 2:30 p.m., the next General Membership meeting is October 25 at 7 p.m. Both are in Rm. 35, Einstein Community Center. The NAACP, Co-op City Branch is grateful that Len & Joan Murrell, Lottie Townes and Mr. & Mrs. Cole have made headway in their respective recoveries from illness.

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Williamsbridge Club Williamsbridge Club of the National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Clubs, Inc. (NANBPWC) is an organization dedicated to community service in the areas of Health, Employment, Education and Economic Development. We are open for new members, with a like mind for community service, to join us. The Adult Club meets at Dreiser Center on the second Friday of the month (September-June) from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Please

contact Sandra Hall, the Membership Director, 917-972-7732, if you are interested in the Adult Club.

The Youth Club consists of youth 12 to 18 years of age. The youth club is dedicated to community service, education, technology and activism. The youth club had a recruitment planning session September 29, in the Dreiser Center Room 1.

We had a successful meeting, in spite of the inclement weather. We continue to look for goal oriented youth with aspirations and

interest, in the above areas, to give input and plan programs for the coming club year (September-June). We hope that more will join us at our next meeting. If you are interested, contact the Youth Advisor, Sylvia Hicks, by calling 917-921-5445.

Ombudsmen are men of the community interested in mentoring, as well as, decreasing the high school drop out rate of minority students. Information about the National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s

Clubs may be found at www.nanbpwc.org. If you are interested in membership in the Williamsbridge Club, please call Membership Director at the above number.

If you are interested in rendering community service and/or assisting with any of our programs, please contact Eloise Paige, First Vice President, at 917-868-0331.

THANK YOU for your continued support.

—Sylvia H ick s

American Legion Post 1871 Our Post is located in Section Five Coop City at the Community Center, 135 Einstein Loop, Room 41. Our office phone number is 718-320-8165; You can also reach us by e-mail: post1871@optimum.net Greetings to all of our comrades who are home-bound and recovering from various medical operations.

Happy birthday to all our Post members who have a birthday in the month of October: Cesar L. Alicea, Alberto Ravello, Isaac F. Washington, Paul E. Graves, Jesse H. Johnson, Joseph H. Johnson, Kelvin A. White and Llewellyn Waterman. If I have forgotten to include your birthday, please let me know ASAP and I will make the correction at a later date. I forgot to include Melvin R. Brown’s birthday for September

20th. Happy birthday, Melvin R. Brown.

For all of our Post members, here is a list of up and coming events: October 4th— Bronx county meeting at the Sam Young Post 620 at 1930 hours.

November 11th—Military Ball at the Villa Barone at 1900 hours. The price is $75 per person.

November 13—Veterans’ Day Parade.

For any information about events, please contact the post by e-mail or call to make arrangements to attend or purchase a ticket.

October 15th—Ft. Hamilton will have a Retiree Appreciation Day. If you haven’t attended one of these appreciation day, it offers very informative information about new laws, pay increases and health information for retirees. The contact number is

National Council of Negro Women General Membership meeting is tomorrow, Sunday, October 8, in Room 11 at 3:00 p.m. Please come out and join us!

October is the month that across the country, local dues are being collected by NCNW sections. Here in Co-op City, the $20 helps pay our room rent and insurance fees. Since we are also a national organization, we also pay $30 to maintain our national headquarters at 633 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW in Washington, DC. Life members do not pay national dues. Please bring your dues to our October 8 meeting or mail them to P.O. Box 93, Bronx, NY 10475.

Book Club’s last meeting of the year will be on Saturday, October 29, at 3:30 p.m. at Barnes & Noble. We will be discussing “On Black Sisters Street” by Chika Unigwe. Please come out and join us!

Sa t u r d a y E d u ca t ion P r ogr a m : Children in grades 2-8 will receive small

group instruction in reading and mathematics each Saturday during the school year with certified teachers. Registration: 9:00 a.m. to 12 p.m., Room 14, Dreiser Community Center began on September 10 & will continue each Saturday as space allows. Classes started October 1, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Fee for total year: $225, includes registration fee. For further information, call 718-655-9034 or 718-6711958.

Our prayers and heartfelt sympathy are extended to Rev. Anne Palmore, Pastor of the Church of New Vision, whose son recently passed away.

To our sick and shut-in, you are not forgotten. You are in our thoughts and prayers daily. Please contact Sadie Gilmore, 718671 3721, to notify us of birthdays, illness or bereavement.

Happy birthday to October members.

—M a xin e Su lliva n

718-630-4552.

The next General meeting will be held on October 15. I would like to thank the Post members for making an effort by attending the Harlem Yacht Club boat ride. This was a great experience for the 4 members who were on the yacht “Pretty Special.” The water was calm, the weather was great and the snacks were out of sight along with great yachtsmen at the helm. Post 1871 will keep its members informed as much as possible.

One of our Post comrades, Mr. Codrington, made a newsletter just for our Post containing all the up and coming events that our Post members can attend. For our Post members who don’t have a computer, we will distribute copies of the newsletter at the general meetings. To cut down on the cost,

we will also have the newsletter on the computer so you can download the letter too.

Thanks to comrade Codrington’s excellent, devoted work for the Post in providing information to all our Post members.

Did you know that when the U.S. observes Columbus Day, it’s Thanksgiving Day in Canada.

According to a recent survey, kids are receiving an average of 40 cents less from the tooth fairy. That’s right, the economy is so bad that even make-believe people are feeling the pinch.

What do you call a boomerang that won’t come back? Answer: A Stick.

This information was provided to you by your Post information officer.

—R ich a r d I . L a wson, J r.

The deadline for submitting club articles is Mondays at 3 p.m.

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

Please forgive us for getting so

involved in our seventh (God’s perfect number) convention that we omitted, or forgot to print our ad for the Bible Institute in September as I had promised.

Anyway, I started Evangelism on October 1, at 12 p.m. Those interested in taking Evangelism, please come in at 10:30 a.m. and register. Then, I, Apostle Little, will give you lesson one from 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. The class will continue from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. Chapel service is from 1 p.m.-2

p.m. Anyone interested in beginning a secondary Pastor’s Class may begin with our Chapel service. This is for ministers only, and the class will be from 2 p.m.-3 p.m.

Now I ext en d ou r week ly invit a t ion s t o you : The church will open today at 3 p.m. for a sweet hour of prayer. Tomorrow morning at 10 is Sunday School. Morning Worship begins at 11. Every 3rd Sunday

following the morning worship, we serve Holy Communion.

We love you, and may God forever bless you is our prayer. We don’t worry about anything, but we pray about everything.

We are located at 171 Dreiser Loop in Section 1. Our phone numbers are (347) 276-4925 & (718) 671-3627. Jesus loves you, and so do we.

—Ap ost le G la d ys R . L it t le

St. Joseph’s Episcopal Anglican Church Fr. Taylor and the congregation of St. Joseph’s cordially invite you to worship with us at 155 Dreiser Loop, lower level, (718) 320-0844. All are welcomed. Sunday Service and Sunday School are both at 9

a.m. Every 4th Sunday our children participate in the reading of the lessons and every 5th Sunday our young adults assist in the service. Bible study is held each Wednesday at 7 p.m. and choir rehearsal is

on Thursday at 7 p.m.

Join us on a trip to Trump Plaza in Atlantic City on Saturday November 26.

Tickets are $35. Buses leave from in front of the deli on Dreiser Loop at 8:30 a.m.

sharp. A good time awaits you! For further info., please contact June, (718) 320-0844.

Restore us, O God of hosts; show the light of your countenance, and we shall be saved.

Psalm 80:7. —D. Singleton & M. Chamber s

Coalition of African-American Churches & Community Organizations The Coalition cordially invites you to attend its 16th annual “Friends & Family Day,” Sunday, October 16, at 3 p.m. The affair will be held in Dreiser Auditorium B, 177 Dreiser Loop, Bronx, NY. You are welcome to invite your family and neighbors to join us for an afternoon of fun.

Special Guest & Keynote Speaker will be the Honorable Darcel D.Clark, Justice of the Supreme Court; fabulous entertainment by Allan “Cowboy” Usher, including vocalists, gospel rappers, dancers and more. If you wish to perform for this occasion, or volunteer to decorate or serve food, please call (718) 671-5957, (718) 379-3494, or (718) 320-1861.

Members are asked to donate juice, soft drinks or dessert. This event is FREE.

The Coalition’s next general membership meeting will be held on Tuesday, October 4, at 12 p.m., 177 Dreiser Community Center, Room 15.

Please inform the Coalition of any suggestions that you may have. Patricia Bonaparte is the President of the Coalition. Phone number: 1-718-3201861.

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

We also act as one voice for all Coalition members where there are issues of common concern and human rights. Members of the Coalition include the following

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

Visit our website at www.co-opcityumchurch.org.

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

P r a yer Nigh t : We will be having a prayer night on Tuesday evenings at 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Come and bring your prayer needs so we can all pray and become prayer warriors. Bring a friend

who would like prayer. You know the Lord said, “whenever two or more are gathered in my name I will be in the midst of them.”

Aft er Sch ool P r ogr a m: In Room 43 of Einstein Community Center is a safe environment where children can do homework, learn God’s word and just have some fun. Please call (718) 671-1033.

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

Private and group lessons are available.

Earlier lessons can be arranged. All ages are welcome. Registration is free and rates are affordable.

F lea M a r ket: Come today, October 8th, and visit our Flea Market. We have many vendors with many interesting items to sell. Hope to see you there.

H ea t h & E xer cise: Every Thursday at the church between 7 p.m. – 8 p.m., we will be having Heath and Exercise meetings. Come and bring a friend and learn to live a healthier life. Be on time.

—R ev. Dr. M ilca Alva r ez-P la u d

Remember: Except for approved service animals, dogs are not allowed on Co-op City premises.

If you see or hear dogs in your building, report it!

African-American Association; Co-op City Baptist Church; Faith at Work Christian Church; Harriet Tubman Independent Democratic Club; NAACP, Co-op City Branch; Retirees of Dreiser Loop; St. Joseph Episcopal Church, and Zodiacs Track Club.

Please support our efforts by sending us your tax deductible contribution, made payable to: Coalition of AfricanAmerican Churches & Community Organizations of Co-op City, Inc., Post Office Box 619, Bronx, N.Y. 10475.

Churches and organizations that desire to

join the Coalition may apply for membership by either writing or calling (718) 320-1861 or (718) 671-5957 for a membership application which should be returned with a letter on your church/organization’s stationery and signed by the minister/president.

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

Remember the Coalition motto is: “Coming together is a Beginning, Keeping together is Progress, Working together is Success.”

—H a r m a n T. L ea cock

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

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

Mid-week worship service is held on Wednesdays at 12 p.m. Bible study will be held on Wednesday, October 5 at 1:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Prayer service is held on Fridays at noon and 7:30 p.m.

Feast Delivers has been suspended until further notice.

Today, Saturday, October 8, at 9 a.m., the Nurses Ministry will host a Health Fair in the Fellowship Hall. Dr. Margaret Rayneel will discuss health issues and Mr. Stephen Isaacs, a nutritionist, will discuss a rainbow of nutrition issues. All are invited to attend.

Tomorrow, Sunday, October 9, the Nurses Ministry will celebrate their 13th Anniversary at the 11 a.m. service. The theme for the day will be “Serving the Lord with

Gladness.”’ Psalm100:2. Their guest speaker will be our very own Rev. Grace M. Emanuel. All are welcome to attend.

The Scholarship Ministry will present an Educational Workshop, for parents and students, on Saturday, October 22, at 11 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall. This workshop will focus on grades 5 – 8 and how the high school admissions process works. All are welcome to attend. Call 718-3790541, 718-671-7507 or 718-320-3774 for additional information or to RSVP. The Scholarship Ministry will be going on their Fall Shopping Spree on Saturday, October 29, and you are invited to join them at the NEW Tanger Outlet Mall in Deer Park, Long Island. Tickets are $40 leaving from the Emigrant Savings Bank on Asch Loop and Bartow Avenue at 9 a.m. For additional information, call 718-671-7507, 718-671-1918 or 718-320-3774.

Co-op City Baptist Church will celebrate its 40th Anniversary on Saturday, November 19 at 11:30 a.m. at the Davenport Country Club located at 400 Davenport Avenue, New Rochelle, NY. Adult tickets are $65 and children, ages 3 -12 are $30. Please call 718-320-3774 for

additional information.

Pack your bags! The Scholarship Ministry invites you to hit the high seas again. They will be sailing on the Carnival Miracle leaving from New York City on Monday, July 9, 2012 sailing to San Juan, Puerto Rico, St. Thomas and Grand Turk. A deposit of $150 is due immediately.

For additional information, call 718-379-0541, 718-6717507 or the church at 718-320-3774.

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

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

—H a t t ie L . L u ca s

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 you 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

Co-op City Seventh-Day Adventist The Co-op City Seventh-Day Adventist Church would like to invite interested individuals to join us in the following free community programming: C o-op C it y SDA H ea lt h & F it n ess E d u ca t ion C en t er • Children’s Self Defense/Fitness Class, Sundays, 11:00— 12:00 p.m.; Admission is free.

• Adult Self Defense Fitness Class, Sundays, 12:00 p.m.—1:00 p.m. Admission is free.

Wa lk er s for Welln ess wit h NYC – walk around Co-op City with this group a distance of about 3 miles on: Sunday mornings, 7:00 a.m., Admission is free; Wednesday afternoons, admission free. Please ask us about information on disabilities for children and adults.

Br ea d M in ist r y: Pick up on Saturdays between 2:30 p.m.—3:30 p.m.

Week ly Bib les St u d ies: Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m.

Sa t u r d a y Wor sh ip Ser vices: 9:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.

The Co-op City Seventh Day Adventist Church is at 1010 Baychester Avenue. We can be reached at 718320-0518.

—P a st or O k ezie E r on d u

If you see something, ca ll t h e P u b lic Sa fet y d isp a t ch er a t (718) 671-3050.

Be su r e t o give a s m a n y d et a ils a s p ossib le sin ce t h is will h elp t o a p p r eh en d t h e r esp on sib le p er son (s).

from 8:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Be with us to learn the truth from the Word of God. L ist of P r ogr a m s a n d E ven t s: Adult Sunday School is from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

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

Holy Communion is served the first Sunday of the month.

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

Missionary Sunday takes place on the third Sunday of the month.

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

Seniors’ Sunday takes place on the fifth Sunday of the month.

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

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

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

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

The Usher Board Ministry is sponsoring a trip to see “ Miracle of Christmas” at the Sight and Sound Theatre on Saturday, December 3rd. Roundtrip transportation, and all you can eat at the Old Country Buffet, Outlet Shopping at Rockvale, taxes and all gratuities are included. Donation for adults is $145 and children 11 years old and younger, 130. A deposit of $25 per person reserves your seat. Payment plan is available; balance due on or before November 1st.

Come join New Vision’s “Partners in Reading Programs” every Sunday afternoon from 1:40 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Students in Grades 1 through 8 discover the joy of reading while exploring and improving their literacy levels through small groups and reading partners. Parents, we encourage you to bring your children to benefit from this free program taught by trained professionals.

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

Family Owned and Operated • Large Chapel on premises

• Pre-need counseling

• Ample Parking on premises

• Out of town services

• Casket Showroom on premises

• Cremations

A dignified funeral every family can afford.

All areas are handicapped accessible

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

718-231-7647 Call 24 Hours

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

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

Serving all cultures & faiths

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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.

CH URCH SCHE DULE Sunday School - 9:00 a.m.

Worship Service - 11:00 a.m.

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

T H E F O L L OW I NG P RO GR AM S AR E AT T H E C H UR C H ’S ANNE X: 2053 ASC H L OO P NO RT H (C O -O P C I T Y) Morning Prayer Services - Tuesday, 6:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.

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

Fellowship, “Life on God’s Terms” Every Friday (except 4th Friday) 7:00 p.m.

- 8:00 p.m.

OTH E R SCH E DULE D E VE NTS: Today, October 8, 3:00 p.m. Get on board the “GLORY TRAIN,” a fantastic play presented by the Sepia Players at Community Protestant Church, 1659 East Gun Hill Road, Bronx. Donation: $20. For additional information and/or to purchase tickets, call (718) 513-3308; 671-2187; 655-7241 or 671-5961.

Monday, October 10th – Join CPC Tours on their Columbus Day Outing in the Poconos. Includes shopping at the Crossing Premium Outlets followed by a stop at The Mount Airy Casino (Rebate: $35 slot play). Tickets: $50. For tickets and/or additional information, call CPC Tours at (718) 671-1182.

PAST O R AL ANNI VE R SARY BANQ UE T In observance of his 35th Pastoral

Pastors Archbishop Angelo and Bishop Nancy Rosario and the members of Church of God’s Children invite you to come and worship with us. We are at 127 Dreiser Loop (to the right of the Montefiore Health Clinic). Church office is open daily, Tues.-Fri., 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; sanctuary is open for prayer. Call 718-7909120.

Sunday - Worship Service in Spanish at 9:30 a.m.

Sunday – Worship Service in English: Prayer 1-1:30 .pm. Worship begins at 1:30 p.m. sharp.

Sunday – Bible Studies for children, youth & adults – 11:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m.

Tuesday – Bible Study/Prayer – 7:00 p.m.

Wednesday – Prayer 7 p.m.-8:30 p.m.; 12 step fellowship at 159 Dreiser Loop-7

p.m.

BookShop/Fundraising Ministry: 163 Dreiser Loop is open on Tues. & Thurs., 11 a.m.-3 p.m.- Bibles, study books, gifts, religious items, used items. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Saturday, October 15 – Women’s Fellowship will be hosting Breast Cancer Talk at Fellowship Hall, 159 Dreiser Loop – 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Guest speaker. Wear/use something pink. Saturday, October 29, Bronx Clergy Task Force will host a Network and Awards Luncheon at Maestro’s Caterers, 12 p.m. Guest speaker: Bronx District Attorney Robert Johnson and Bx. Boro President Ruben Diaz, Jr. For information and tickets, call 718-7909120. Sunday, October 23 – Pastor Appreciation Day. October 17-20, Prayer Week, 7 p.m.-8 p.m.; Friday, October 21-

The next general membership meeting of Building 13 Association will be on Thursday, October 27, in the meeting at the back of building.

BUILDING 13 ASSOCIATION, INC.’s Social Committee presents the return of ...

"Women Keeping It Real," a social gathering of women of all ages discussing various issues. Topics include conversations about relationships with ourselves and with others. It is scheduled for Saturday, October 15, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. in the Association Room of Building 13 (100 Casals Place).

Must be 18 to participate. All welcome, bring a friend. DON'T MISS IT! INSPIRING, INSIGHTFUL, INFORMATIVE and often HILARIOUS. So you think you can sing!! All are invit-

ed to our fundraising Karaoke Night on Saturday, October 22, from 7:00 p.m. until midnight at the "NoWhere Diner," Bldg. 13 Association Room (100 Casals Place).

Come along, sing a song or just laugh and cheer for those trying, and bring a friend. It will be hosted again by our neighbors, Toni and Yasmine, who always do an awesome job with all the songs "oldies and newies."

Building donation: $10. See you there!

ARTS AND CRAFTS WORKSHOP, facilitated by: Ms. Gail and Ms. Denise, are presenting a welcome back to crafts Sunday. Time to get busy again. Tap into your creative mind, or just have fun on Sunday, October 30, in the meeting room.

Come on down from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Adults and other volunteers are welcome.

Anniversary, Community Protestant Church most cordially invites the Community to join us at a Black Tie Banquet in honor of our Pastor, Reverend Dr. Calvin E. Owens, on Friday, October 14, 6:30 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. at the V.I.P. Country Club, New Rochelle, New York.

Donation: $110/adults; $60/children. For tickets and/or additional information about the Banquet, please call the church at (718) 862-9172.

Saturday, October 22, 9:00 p.m. - 2:00 a.m. – Enjoy a great evening of entertainment at the South Carolina Committee’s Annual Dance in Dreiser Auditorium.

Music by DJ Jimmy Pressley. Ticket: $20/advance; $25/at door, available by calling (718) 379-8514; (718) 671-0425, (718) 671-5493 or (718) 671-0231.

Thursday, March 22, 2012, CPC Tours sponsors a trip to Sight and Sound to see JONAH, with dinner at Miller’s Restaurant. Ticket: $130. For ticket and/or

additional information, call (718) 6711182.

The Women’s Guild Announces A FANTASTIC 17-DAY AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL…WEST TOUR - June 26July 12, 2012. Tour includes: round-trip transportation by Amtrak Rail and deluxe motorcoach; reclining coach seat with leg rest or private roomette sleeping accommodation; first class hotel accommodations; 19 meals; sightseeing at the Grand Canyon, Las Vegas, Yosemite National Park, San Francisco and Salt Lake City.

For additional information, call (718) 6715961; (718) 320-1435; (718) 798-3337, or (718) 320-2608.

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

E va n G . M it ch ell —E

Church of God’s Children Night Vigil, 10 p.m.-6 a.m. – Prayer, Worship and Song, Testimony. A night filled with praise unto our heavenly Father who deserves all the praise.

Honoring God with faith. God wants you to trust His love, power and faithfulness and believe He will answer your prayers. When doubts creep in, bring them honestly to God. Be like the man who told Jesus “Lord, I believe, help my unbelief”, (Mark 9:24). Often the Lord increases our faith by answering our prayers, even though our faith is weak. But he wants us to pray with a growing faith, not just wishes and hopes. Beware of doubting that you want God’s help. “That [double-minded] man should not think he will receive anything from the Lord” (James 1:7). “To believe that the Lord will hear my prayer honors His truthfulness, His power, His

love and generosity, His wisdom. If you wish to dishonor every attribute of God, pray with unbelief. But if you want to put a crown on the head of Him who has saved you, believe that if you ask He will give.

(C.H. Spurgeon). “We” and “Us” prayers.

Notice how Daniel identified with God’s people as he prayed for them using “we” prayers rather than “they” prayers (Daniel 9:4-19). And Jesus taught His disciples to pray “us” prayers—“Lead us not into temptation” (Matthew 6:13). Moses prayed a fresh and simple “us” prayer in Psalm 90:14, Satisfy “us” in the morning with Your unfailing love. As you pray, your “us” can start with you and your spouse or closest friend; then you and your family; then in a widening circle finally encompass all believers. Be blessed.

—Bishop Na ncy R osa r io

Building 13 Association You'll be proud to see the finished product.

Additional dates: November 13, and December, to be announced.

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

SCHOOL IS BACK. Please observe the speed limit and STOP for yellow school buses when their red lights are flashing.

Remain alert and report any criminal activities to the police. Our security and safety is our collective responsibility and requires all of us to pitch in.

P lea se ob ey t h e followin g q u a lit y-oflife r egu la t ion s: NO DOG is allowed in the apartment; b) NO LOITERING in the lobby and on the stairways.

c) NO SELLING in the lobby. Period. d) NO VANDALIZING the stairs and the elevators.

Unannounced "Police sweeps" are conducted day and night to enforce these rules.

SE AT BE LT S SAVE L I VE S--Always buckle up-"It is not an option, it is the law."

Please avoid texting and unnecessary distractions while driving.

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

For all NYC non-emergency inquiries, call 3-1-1.

For traffic updates, call 5-1-1.

"IF YOU SEE SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING." —O lu b iyi Seh in d em i (M r. B)

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

We are a community oriented nondenominational church that preaches and teaches the Bible in an exegetical style.

Our focus is to teach members of the min-

istry to use biblical doctrines in a practical sense to be a blessing to both the home and the community. Pastor Davis has a particular affinity towards the empowerment the youth. His approach is to meet these young people where they are and to help transform them to meet their God given destiny.

W e m ee t a t : 177 Dreiser Loop

Community Center, Room 10 for Wednesday night Bible study, and Room 9 for Sunday morning worship.

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

Sunday Morning Worship – 12:00 p.m.

Wednesday night Bible Study – 7:30 p.m.

Children’s Church – Every 2nd

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

CO-OP CITY IS YOUR HOME! IF YOU SEE SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING!

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Mon., October 10

Bartow

Einstein Library

Crochet and Knitting

Rm. 31

9:30am – 1:00 pm, Rm. 49

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

Bingo – 11:00 am, Room

Dominos 10:00 am, Rm.

31

45

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

Library 9:30am -1:00pm

–10:30 a.m., Rm. 7

Dominos

2:00

pm,

Room 25

Stay Well Exercise Mind Teasers

Bingo 11:00am, Rm. 31

12 p.m. – 1 p.m., Rm. 7

Card Games 2:00 pm –

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

Afternoon Movie

Current Events 10 a.m., Rm. 31

Dominoes 10 in Rm. 49

Bingo 10:00 in Rm. 31 Tai Chi 11:00 in Rm. 45 Dominoes 2:30 p.m., Rm. 25 Bingo 1:00 in Rm. 49 Word Games 9:30 –11:30 a.m., Rm. 31

Wed., October 12

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

Stay Well Exercise 10 a.m., Room 31 Dominoes 2:30 p.m., Rm. 25 Word Games 9:30– 1:30 p.m., Rm. 31 Bingo 2 p.m. in Rm. 25 Blood Pressure 1st & 3rd 9–10 a.m., Rm. 31 Card Games 2-4 p.m., Rm. 25 Library 9 am-1 pm Rm. 31 Chat Session 9:30 am-1:00 pm, Rm. 31 Dominos 2:30 pm, Rm. 31 Word Games 9:30 am11:30 am, Rm. 31 Bingo 2:00 pm, Rm. 31 Card Games 2:30-4 pm, Rm. 31

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

Dominoes 10 a.m., Rm. 45 Spelling Bee10 a.m., Rm. 49 Spanish Practice Class 10:30 in Computer lab Bingo 1:00 in Rm. 49 Advanced Line Dance 2:00-4:00 pm, Rm. 45

Dominos 10 am, Rm. 45 Stay Well Exercise 10:00 am -11:00 am Rm. 45 Spelling Bee 11:00 am, Rm. 49 Bingo 1:00 pm, Rm. 49

Movie Madness 9:30 am, Rm. 31

Dominos 10 am, Rm. 45

Spelling Bee 11:00am, Rm. 31

Art 10:00 am, Rm. 45

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

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

Card Games 2-4 pm, Rm. 31

Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session, 9:30 – 10:30, Rm. 7 Alert & Alive 10:3011:30 am, Rm. 7 Mixed Cultural Dance 10:30 am in Aud. A Mind Teasers 12-1 p.m., Rm. 4 Zumba 1:30-2:30 p.m., Aud. A Tuesday Movie w/popcorn 2-4 p.m., Rm. 7 Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session, 9:30 – 10:30, Rm. 7 Sewing w/Raymonde 9:30 – 11:30 a.m., Rm. 7 Tai Chi 11 am-12 pm., Rm. 2 Mind Teasers 12-1 p.m., Rm. 7 Art Class 1-3 p.m., Rm. 7 Yoga 1st, 2nd and Last Wed, 2-3 p.m., Aud. A Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session 9:30 am10:30 pm, Rm. 7 Blood Pressure 1st and 3rd Thurs. 10 -11:30 am, Rm. 7 Line Dancing 3rd & 4th Thurs., 10-11 am, Aud. A Mind Teasers 12-1 pm, Rm. 4 Belly Dancing 12:30-1 pm, Aud A Handi-Flex 1-2 pm, Aud A Drama 1:30-4 pm, Rm. 7 Crochet and Knitting 10 am-12 pm, Rm. 7 Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session 9:30 am10:30 pm, Rm. 7 Meditative Moments 11 am-12 pm, Rm. 2 Mind Teasers 12 pm-1 pm, Rm. 4 Card Games, Dominoes 2-4 pm, Rm. 7 *Schedule subject to changes without notice*

WEEKLY TRIPS WEEKLY TRIPS

PRICE

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

$5 $12

Fridays Tuesdays

$3 $12.50

Swimming Bowling

PICK-UP TIMES Bartow Dreiser Einstein 1 p.m. 1:15 p.m. 1:30 p.m.

8:30 a.m. 8:45 a.m. 9:00 a.m.

(June, July & August only) 1:15 p.m. 1:00 p.m. 1:30 p.m.

11 a.m. 11:30 a.m. 11:15 a.m.

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

Kosher

Mon., Orange/pineapple juice Hawaiian chicken Oct. Yellow rice Parsley buttered carrots 10

Non-Kosher

Soups, Breads and Desserts

Tilapia Peas w/mushrooms Carrots

Whole wheat bread Apple

Tues., Oct. 11

Apple juice Spanish meat balls Whole wheat spaghetti California blend

Hamburger Steak fries Cole slaw

Rye bread Pear

Wed., Oct. 12

Pineapple juice BBQ chicken Peas & corn Tossed salad

Chicken cacciatore Ziti pasta California blend

Whole wheat bread Diced peaches

Thurs., Octt.

13

Orange juice Pepper steak Egg noodles Spinach

Pepper steak Rice Tossed salad

Rye bread Unsweetened apple Sauce

Fri., Oct. 14

Breaded Hoki Baked potato Tossed salad

Pollack fish Baked potato Spinach

Whole wheat bread Orange

2 – 4 p.m., Rm. 7

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

DATES

Date:

10 a.m., Rm. 2

11:00 am, Rm. 31

Thurs., October 13

Tues., October 11

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

Word Games 9:30 am –

4:00 pm, Room 25

Fri., October 14

Dreiser

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

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

Upcoming Events/Trips NE W!! - Men’s Line Dancing, Room 31, Bartow Center, Fridays, 9:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m.

Women Line Dancing, Room 31, Bartow Center, Fridays, 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.

NE W!! Effective September 26, in order to receive R EFUNDS, JASA must be notified of cancellations at least 24 hours in advance.

EM PI RE CIT Y C ASINO. IF your na m e is on t he list, your pa yment M UST be made by t he Fr iday pr ior t o the t r ip. New da t es t o be published for November and December.

M on d a y, O ct ob er 17 – ST E W LEO NARDS. F REE TRANSPO RATIO N! Only 12 seats availa ble. Pick ups: Bartow, 1 p.m.; Dreiser, 1:15 p.m.; Einstein, 1:30 p.m.

PAL I SADE S M AL L – M ond a y, Oct ober 24 - $10. Trip includes transportation and boxed lunch.

Pick-ups: Asch Loop – 9:00 a.m.; Dreiser – 9:15 a.m. and Einstein – 9:30 a.m.

WALM ART – FRI DAY, O ct ober 28 $12. Trip includes transportation & boxed lunch. Pick-ups: Asch Loop – 8:30 a.m.; Dreiser – 8:45 a.m. and Einstein – 9:00 am.

AC E IN T HE HO LE, Fr iday, November 18. Lonnie Youngblood Live! Shop “N” Show P r e-H olida y Pa r t y. Pa ym en t r equir ed upon r egistr ation. Tr anspor t a tion

by C oach Bus. $65. – Pick-ups: Dr eiser, 9: 30 a.m .; Ba r t ow, 9:45 a.m .; E instein, 10: 00 a .m.

F lower Bu lb P la n t ing E vent - On Monday, October 10th at 1:00 p.m., there will be a flower bulb planting event. Daffodils and tulip bulbs will be planted for Spring!!! Mulled apple cider, ginger cookies, and early Halloween candy will be part of the ceremony.

All active levels and a ges a r e welcome!

Com e to watch or dig a hole!

SCR IE CL INI C: JASA will be holding a SCRIE Clinic on Wednesday, O ct ober 12th.

To sign up, please call 718-320-2066 to make an appointment with a Social Worker. Please bring the following documents: 1. Must be 62 years of age or older; bring proof of age.

2. Have an annual household income of $29,000 or less; bring proof of income: Pension, Dividends, Wages, Social Security, etc.

3. Federal Tax returns, if filed; bring a copy of your 2010 10-40 form.

FLU SHOTS FOR SENI OR S On October 11th, Walgreens is offering Flu Shots to seniors. Bartow Community Center, Rm. 28, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.; Einstein Community Center, Rm. 35, 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.;

and on Monday, October 17, Dreiser Community Center, Rm. 8, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.

There is no out of pocket expense for individuals on Medicare Part B or Medicaid. Please be sure to bring your Medicaid/Medicare Park B card with you.

Br onx J ASA Medica r e Sum mit - There are many changes with Health Care – and Medicare enrollment is here. Do you know what the changes and updates are? JASA is holding a Medicare event that will help you gain information on eligibility and learn about the various benefit programs offered through Medicare and Social Security. For anyone who has Medicare, this informative event is not to be missed. Representatives from the Medicare Rights Center, New York City Department for The Aging, and Social Security will be present.

The Medicare Summit will be on the Oct.27th in the Dreiser Auditorium at 1 p.m.

Ca r egiver Suppor t Gr oup: A Ca r egiver Suppor t G r oup can offer an atm ospher e of under standing a nd suppor t for ca r egiver s to discuss issues and concer ns. W het her you car e for a loved one fr om a distance or in your hom e, you a r e most welcome. T he gr oup m eet s ever y ot her Tuesday at : 2049 Ba r tow Avenue, R oom 31 fr om 1-2 p.m . T he next session is Tuesda y, O ctober 11th and October 25t h. The suppor t gr oup is facilitat ed by a social wor ker. I f you have any questions, please conta ct J ASA at 718-320-2066.

Disa bilit y Gr oup - The disability group is rescheduled for Friday, October 14th at 1 p.m.

Diabet ic Suppor t G r oup Diabetes can seem to be an overwhelming disease because it impacts so many areas of your daily life. The Diabetic Support group’s goals are too keep you informed and motivated on how to stay healthy. The group meets every last Monday of the month at 177 Dreiser Loop, 2nd Floor, Room 7, from 1 p.m.-2 p.m. The next session is scheduled for M on d a y, October 31. For more information and to register, please contact Chidinma Ezihe, 718671-2090 (E xt. 3011) or Rosella St one, 718320-2066 (Ext . 2003).

Senior C ent er Field Tr ip Per m ission Slip – Effective immediately, all senior center participants are required to fill out a Senior Center Field Trip Permission Slip before going on any JASA senior center trips. If you are paying for someone to go on the trip, you m ust make sure that they bring the form with them on the day of the trip. All for ms m ust be filled out pr ior to going on the t r ip; No Exceptions.

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WEEKLY SCHEDULE BUILDINGS AND TOWNHOUSE ASSOCIATIONS Coalition of Affordable Housing, “Meeting” Tues., 10/11, 7:30 p.m., Bartow Room #28 Debs Place Association, “Meeting” Thurs., 10/13, 7:00 p.m., Dreiser Room #1

CULTURE AND ARTS The Drammeh Institute, “Meeting” Thurs., 10/13, 6:00 p.m., Dreiser Room #10

EDUCATION African American Association, “Business Education Classes” Wed., 10/12, 6:00 p.m., Dreiser Room #2

HOBBIES Duplicate Bridge Club, “Bridge Game” Wed., 10/12; 4:00 p.m., Dreiser Room #9 African American Association, “Belly Dancing” Mon., 10/10, 7:00 p.m., Dreiser Room #2; “Yoga/Pilates” Tues., 10/11, 7:00 p.m. Dreiser Room #2

RELIGIOUS Deeper Life Church, Tues., 10/11; 7:00 p.m., Dreiser Room #1 Church of the New Vision, “Bible Studies” Sun., 10/16, 9:30 a.m., Einstein Room #38 Faith @ Work Christian Church, “Bible Study” Thurs., 5:30 p.m., Dreiser Room #8; “Youth Ministry” Fri., 10/14, 3:30 p.m., Dreiser Room #10; “Worship Service” Sun., 10/16, 8:00 a.m., Dreiser Room #8 Iglesia Cristiana Marcos 16:15, Sun., 10/16, 10:00 a.m., Einstein Rm #35 Harvest Restoration Ministries, “Bible Study” Wed., 10/12; 7:00 p.m., Dreiser Room #10, “Worship Service” Sun., 10/16, 10:00 a.m., Dreiser Room #9 Circle of Christ “Children’s Bible Study” Sun., 10/16, 10:00 a.m., Dreiser Room #2 Greater Love Cathedral Baptist Church, “Bible Study” Wed., 10/12, 6:30 p.m., Dreiser Room #8; “Worship Service” Sun., 10/16, 3:00 p.m., Dreiser Room #1

SCOUTS Greater New York Girl Scouts, “Meeting” Fri., 10/14, 6 p.m., Dreiser Rooms #1, 2, 4, and 9

SENIORS JASA Senior Services “Luncheon” Mon., - Fri., 10/10-10/14, 8:00 a.m., Bartow Room #31

SERVICE AND CIVIC Weight Watchers Nutrition Program, Tues., 10/11, “Meeting Time” 6 p.m., Dreiser Room #4 Wiiliamsbridge Club, “Meeting” Fri., 10/14, 5:30 p.m., Dreiser Room #8

SPORTS New York Lyons Mane Track, “Track Practice” Mon., 10/10 & Wed., 10/12, 5:30 p.m., Dreiser Aud. B

Baychester Library Events VISIT THE LIBRARY - A GREAT WEALTH OF INFORMATION FILM: Every Saturday @ 2 p.m., TBA WEEKLY EVENTS KIDS Game On Nintendo Wii! - Mondays, October 17 & 24 @ 3:30 pm Tween Time - Tuesdays, October 11 & 25 @ 3:30 pm Teen Advisory Group (TAG) - Every Tuesday @ 4 pm Read Aloud - Every Wednesday @ 3:30 pm Teen Book Café - Every Wednesday @ 4 pm Chess Club - Every Thursday @ 3:30 pm Teen Time - Every Friday @ 2:30 - 4 pm AD Program (Health Talks Lecture: Home Remedies) - Monday, October 17 @ 2 pm Halloween Fun For Kids/Teens - Monday, October 31 @ 3 - 5 pm Learn to dance w/Annabella Gonzalez - Monday, October 18 LIBRARY CLOSED - COLUMBUS DAY, MONDAY, OCTOBER 10 Adult Book Discussion - Thursday, October 13 @ 1:30 pm BLA Meeting - Thursday, October, 13 @ 2:30 pm

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

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AARP Chapter #4997 F YI : Due to Columbus Day Holiday, October 10th, the next meeting of AARP Chapter #4997 is scheduled for MONDAY, OCTOBER 17TH, 1 p.m.

Auditorium “A” in Dreiser Community Center. (NOTE: The Tour Committee will not be at the Oct. 17th meeting — please give payments for any of the below listed trips to Stella Baker…thank you).

F YI -2: AARP Peachtree Holiday Celebration scheduled for Thursday, December 8, at Villa Barone Manor — $65/person (bus available – first come/first served). Tickets are available in Dreiser Community Center, Room “O” on Thursdays, 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. or Fridays, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. For additional information, contact Stella Baker, 718-379-2088.

Get-well wishes to Marguerite (Margie) Bayley.

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

2011 T O UR AC T I VI T I E S REMINDER: You don’t have to be a member of Peachtree Chapter to attend any of the trips — so, come and go with us… let’s have fun together.

Oct. 17th & 18th – Rocking Horse Resort Fall Foliage – overnight stay; 3 meals; resort activities; stop-off on the way home to the Monticello Raceway/Casino (“current” photo ID or Passport required) — $199/double; $249/single — Departure from Asch Loop (in front of the library) at 9:30 a.m.

SHARP (arrive ½ hour early to get lug-

gage tags and bus seating) - contact Jean, 718-379-3742.

Dec. 30 – Jan. 1, 2012 – New Year’s Eve Weekend Celebration at the DESMOND. $534/person double; $634 – single; $526/person triple; $50/per person trip insurance available (money due w/Nov. payment) – Contact Delores, 718-379-2176, for Registration Form to be mailed to you.

2012 T O UR AC T I VI T I E S APRIL 23-24, 2012 – “ JONAH” – experience the mighty storm at sea that breaks apart an enormous ship; peer into the underwater world & see the giant fish swallow up God’s misguided Prophet Jonah — at the Millennium Theater in Lancaster (PA) – trip includes: a stop in Bethlehem (PA) known as the “Christmas City;” visit the Sands Casino ($35 Casino Bonus) — current photo ID or passport required; lodging at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Reading; wine & cheese reception w/a sit-down dinner and live Musical Comedy Show; 2nd day hot breakfast buffet; visit an Amish quilt shop, cannery & Kitchen Kettle gift shops; w/reserved seats at the Millennium Theater for “ JONAH” ; stop for dinner on the way home…$281/person double; $331 – single; Trip insurance - $14/each – double; $29/single; call Jeanne, 718-379-3742 for registration info.

NOT E : The Tour Committee will be working on trips for 2012. If you have a “wish list” for a trip you would like us to consider, please contact any member of the committee with details…we would like to hear from you.

—Delor es Deb n a m

Handicapped Adults Association VAN—For information on the van, call the office at 718-320-2069.

F L E A M AR K E T —Come to Room #13 and shop in our flea market. Greeting cards 25¢ each, canes $5 each, jewelry, soft covered books 5 for $1, hard covered books 50¢ each, CO’s music in Spanish and English $1 each. New items arrive daily. We are open from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. We are located in Dreiser

Community Center, Room #13.

T H E O F F I C E —Our office hours are 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. If you need information, call the office at 718-3202069.

Happy birthday to those celebrating an October birthday.

P en n ies, p en n ies, p e n n ies—Please bring them to the office.

—Ar len e R od r iq u ez

Goose Island Seniors M on d a y, O ct ob er 10—Columbus Day, the office will be open.

Wed n esd a y, O ct ob er 12—Bingo game in Room 39 at 1:30 p.m. Members and guest are welcome. Admission is $2.

Refreshments served.

Wed n esda y, O ct ober 19—Going to VILLA ROMA. Pick-up time is 8 a.m. at our 3 usual bus stops—Einstein Center, Asch Loop (back of library) and Dreiser Loop. Please don’t be late.

Tuesd a y, O ct ob er 25—Going to Mt. Airy Casino. Price is $30. Rebate is $35.

Pick-up time is 8:30 a.m. at our 3 usual bus stops. Always have your picture I.D. card to get your bonus.

Th ur sda y, November 10—Our Annual End of Year Party at Seashore Restaurant.

Price is $55 (fifty-five). Music and entertainment by our Mr. Williard. Menu: Appetizer, salad, pasta, shrimps, Salmon, filet of Sole, seafood platter, BBQ chicken or ribs, or both, vegetable, potatoes, soft drink, iced tea, specia1 cake, coffee, tea. For more information, call Ann or Mary at 135 Einstein Center, Room 39, 718-379-9613, Monday – Thursday, 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. or call Mary in evenings, 718-379-4899.

Come and visit our Garage Sale in Room 39.

GOOD HEALTH TO ALL. —M a r y P illa

Einstein Cancer Fund R eminder - Tuesda y, October 11, we are going to the Sands Casino. Cost per person is $30 and you will receive a $20 slot play and a $5 food voucher. Time of pick-up is at 8:15 a.m., starting at Einstein Loop, followed by Asch and Dreiser Loop. As always, please bring a valid photo I.D. and your casino card.

We will be going to Foxwoods Casino, Tuesday, November 8th. Cost per person is $30 with a cash bonus $10 Keno play and a

$10 food voucher. Time of pick-up is at 8 a.m. starting at Einstein Loop, followed by Asch and Dreiser Loop. A valid photo ID is required, along with you casino card.

For the above trip, please call Mildred at 718-320-0288, Loretta at 718-671-2598, or Lydia at 718-671-3005. For memorial cards, please call Loretta.

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

—Lydia R ua s

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Traditional Synagogue

Yom Kippur Reflections

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

During the week of Succos (the Feast of Tabernacles), we obey the Biblical command, “You shall dwell, in ‘Succos’ (Booths) for a seven day period.” (Leviticus 23:42). This year, the holiday begins on Wednesday evening, October 12th.

Thankfulness to the Almighty, along with the conservation of and the taking of inspiration from the environment, can be characterized as the great themes of the holiday of Sukkos (Festival of Tabernacles) which begins on Wednesday evening, October 12, is known also as the Season of our Joy, its rich array of rituals and multiple symbols largely embodied by the SukkahTabernacle itself, single out heaven, nature and humanity for ineraction. In combination, these entities in peaceful unity frame Sukkos’ portrait of total life.

But it is in a corner of the holiday, in the nuances of its observances, that

there is a lesson dealing with an immediate issue of our day.

This nagging concern addresses the outrage that in this time of plenty for many in this fruitful land, there is still considerable impoverishment.

Yet some continue to grasp for too much, for everything they can get for themselves.

Counteracting this, the holiday of Sukkos (Festival of Tabernacles) reminds us of the preeminence of taking joy in having the basic needs of secure shelter and nutritious food that sustain life. The kernel of teaching within the celebration then, is the acceptance of the idea that enough to maintain, to grow, and to realize the full potential of each life, is really enough.

In the fruitful ambiance of the Sukkah, always allowing for the sight of the mysterious sky above this message of simple satisfaction becomes credo.

Young Israel of Co-op City High Holiday Day Prayer Schedule Rabbi Solomon I. Berl will officiate as Cantor and deliver the Holy Day sermons.

Yom Kippur Day – Sat., October 8th Morning Service – 8:00 a.m.

Public Yizkor Service – 10:30 a.m.

FAST ENDS – 7:12 p.m.

Rabbi Berl and the officers of Young

Israel, the Men’s Club and the Sisterhood, wish all Co-op City residents a Happy New Year of good health, good tidings, contentment and fulfillment in the year to come. May peace and harmony throughout the world become a reality in the coming year.

Building 2 Association We wish to thank Noel Ellison for attending our September 27th meeting.

The meeting was called for the express purpose of answering questions re the installation of the new windows. Mr. Ellison was able to respond to the numerous inquiries from the shareholders and give them the assurance that the installation process would run smoothly.

We are starting a new year. There will be volunteers in the lobbies collecting

dues of $5 for the Building Association.

Each member will receive a "Building Two" tee shirt. We are planning to sponsor a flea market event. We need your help! Our next meeting will be on Tuesday, October 11, at 7:30 p.m. in the back of Building 2B. We plan to have many interesting speakers to keep you well informed on what is happening in our community. Come and bring a friend.

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The Traditional Synagogue of Co-op City, Young Israel of Baychester, Section 5 (new address) at Bldg. 27B-120 Erdman Place (behind the lobby), welcomes you to pray with them. Tel. for the Shule (same old number) 1-718-379-6920.

Not e: Office hours are on Thursday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and on Sunday, we are here from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Candle lighting on Friday, October 14, is before 6:01 p.m.

Yom Kippur/Yom Tov ends today, Saturday, October 8, at 7:10 p.m. We recite Havdallah (The Recital over the Wine) at the end of Shabbos.

Mincha services on Saturday, Ocober 8 at 4:00 p.m.

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

C om in g E ven ts: Friday, October 7-Erev Yom Kippur and Shabbat Candle Lighting is at 6:09 p.m. Kol Nidre is at 6:10 p.m.

Saturday, October 8-Morning services 8:30 a.m.; Yiskor at 12:00 p.m.; Mincha, 4:00 p.m.; ‘Neila, 5:45 p.m. and Maariv,6:55 p.m.

Sunday, October 9 at 1:30 p.m., the Sisterhood runs an afternoon of Bingo.

The cost is $3 per person. Refreshments are always served. Come on over and enjoy a fun afternoon.

G ood a n d Welfa r e: Officiating for the holidays is Rabbi Daniel Z. Kronengold and Cantor David Greenbaum. Please, seating space is limited.

Come on down to the synagogue to purchase kosher wine.

Do you need a tree certificate sent “in Honor” or “in Memory” of a special occasion or a condolence? For information, you can call Mimi at 1-347-427-4526 and we can accommodate you.

May we all be inscribed in the Book of Life for many more healthy years to come.

October brings joyous birthday wishes to: Marcia Abel on the 4th; Marilyn Sherman on the 9th and Bruce Gitelson on the 17th. Happy anniversary wishes on Oct. 23 to Debbie and Gary Schwartz.

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

Shalom!

M ir ia m E velyn Ber lofsky —M

Men’s Club Traditional Synagogue I would like to remind everyone that the Traditional Synagogue of Co-op City has MOVED to a new location in Section 5.

The new address is 120 Erdman Place, Building 27B. The Men’s Club is running a trip to the MOUNT AIRY CASINO in Pennsylvania on MONDAY, OCTOBER 17.

C OST: $28 per person with a $25 slot and a $10 food voucher. Player may use any machine or table. Remember you need a government photo ID card to get your bonus slot play. Payment is due by October 14. We provide a free snack going, play games, and on the return trip, we show a movie..

Due to the large response from our friends, we currently have a full bus. We are only taking standby requests.

For r eser va t ion s, ca ll: Marty, (718) 671-7809; Gary, (718) 671-8424; Bruce, (718) 320-2234.

PLEASE NOTE: PICK-UP TIMES HAVE CHANGED. P ick -u p st op s: Einstein Loop, 8:15 a.m.; Asch Loop, 8:20 a.m.; Dreiser Loop, 8:25 a.m.

Everyone is invited to all our functions.

We hope you will join us.

Shalom!

—Br u ce G it elson

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

Saturday services are continuing thanks to those people who attend. Please try to attend whenever possible.

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

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

Donations can be mailed to the Co-op Jewish Center. Rabbi Pamlea Barmash and Cantor Jerry Schneider are again with us this year.

Shona Tova to all.

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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.

FOCUS SCRIPTURE FOR THE WEEK: “I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. I can do everything through him who

gives me strength. Philippians 4: 12 - 13.

ANNOUNCE ME NTS: Food Drive: October is Food Drive Month at CCC. The church will be accepting unexpired canned goods, rice, and all non-perishable food items during the whole month for families in need. All donations can be dropped off at the church on Wednesday & Friday evenings, Saturday mornings and Sundays from 10 a.m. thru 2 p.m.

Communion Sunday, November 6th at 11 a.m.

Discipleship Classes every Sunday at 9:30 a.m. sharp.

Bible Study & Prayer every Wednesday at 7 p.m.

Teen & Children’s Church every Friday at 7 p.m.

“Extreme Worship Even During Extreme Suffering” by Pastor Luis Ramos. Available on CD for a suggested donation of $5.

Sch edu le of Ser vice: Su n da ys: Worship Service*** 11 a.m. start ** First Sunday of each month is our Communion Service.

Children’s Church (4-12 years old) 12 p.m. start (Dreiser, Rm. #2) Little Lambs (2–4 years old) 12 noon start (Dreiser, Rm. #2) Wed n esda ys: Spanish Bible Study Please contact church for time & location.

F YI : You can now see portions of our services and worship on our website www.circleofchristchurch.org, Facebook, Youtube and Bronxnet Cable, Channel #70,

Saturdays at 4 p.m.

You can submit your prayer request online at prayer@circleofchristchurch.org or give your request to an usher during Friday or Sunday services.

Circle of Christ Church helps support missions in Peru, Colombia, Puerto Rico, Mexico, Bronx and Africa. Join us in our goal to expand God’s work throughout the world. Please make all donations to Circle of Christ Church – memo Missions.

P lea se m a il a ll you r in q u ir ies or d on a t ion s t o t h e followin g a d d r ess: Circle of Christ Church, 147 Dreiser Loop, Plaza Level, Bronx, NY 10475; 347-945-1992.

Em a il: admin@circleofchristchurch.org Web sit e: www.circleofchristchurch.org —E ld er J a y R a m os

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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 10/29 Call Anytime • Seven Days/Week • “When You See Me, You’ll Know Me!”

Cleaning Service

2951 Middletown Road, Bronx, NY 10461 (Near Pelham Bay Station) 10/22

A BEE RAG SERVICE, INC. LET US SERVE YOU!

EMERGENCY SERVICE

L&L APPLIANCE REPAIR

$20 OFF

Present This Coupon (except vacuums/lamps)

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

718.792.2655 LIMIT — One Coupon Per Person

• Cleaning Service(s): Weekly, Carpet, Wall, Upholstery, Snow Removal.

• Interior Renovation(s): Painting, Floors, Windows, Sheetrock, Carpet Removal & Installation, Wall Paper Removal & Installation.

• Personal Service(s): Party Planner, House Sitter, Cook, Personal Shopper.

SPOONERS DOMESTIC SERVICE

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

www.spoonercleaning.com Call

(718) 320-5112 Cleaning Service - Windows

We are the R.A.G.S. that wipe away Dust.

718-798-4259 • Sales@abrags.org 10/22

2/25/12

1/6/12

www.abeeragservice.org to see a list of most of our services.

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

Advertise in the Co-op City Times Classifieds! Call 718-320-3300, x3380 for our affordable rates!

Cell:

1-203-482-6337

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CLASSIFIEDS Cleaning Service—Carpet, Furniture

Co-op City Times • cctimes@riverbaycorp.com Home Improvement

10/29

Notary Public

1-800-479-2667

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

JASON LASH

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

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

Painting Services

A-1 PAINTING PLUS CUSTOM COLOR

WE SAVE YOU MONEY! Bathroom $74.95 • Kitchen $99 & up • Floor Service • Wallpaper, Panel, Carpet Removal • Blinds, Doors & Kitchen Cabinets Repaired

Locksmith

FAMILY LOCKSMITH

10/29

FREE!

Call Bill

ESTIMATE!

718.320.5270

Licensed and Bonded

10/15

HIGH SECURITY LOCKS Computer Consultant, Sales & Repair

Access Computer Consultants Service • Repair • Instruction

Medco • MultiLock • Wilson

(718) 746-8925

High Quality Labor For a Low Price!

Serving Co-op City for over 25 years.

“When you see me, You’ll know me.”

Call Anytime • Seven Days A Week

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

Media Data Transfer

Call (718) 473-0772 Professional, Knowledgeable and Courteous Service

24-Hours a day / 7 days a week

10/8

Dataway Computers, Inc. MICROSOFT CERTIFIED PROFESSIONALS

FREE Phone Consultation

646-326-2676

Call: Ava ila b le: Aut h ent ic Up gr a d e Vista t o W ind ows 7

Visit Us: www.dattaway.com • F r ee Internet Phone Service • Keep Your Current Phone Number • Why Pay Over $300 An n u a lly?

10/29

Floors

M & M FLOORS

Hardwood floors installed - Sanding & Refinishing. Polyurethane, Fabulon & Moisture Cure Finishes. Staining in all colors. Free estimates.

10% Co-op City resident discount.

Call Mike. (718) 792-0024

Wishing a peaceful Yom Kippur to our Jewish readers.

10/29

TABLE PADS CUSHIONS REFILLED • NEW FOAM RUBBER SOFA PLATFORMS LOW, LOW PRICES

ALL STATE DECORATORS

Make Your Special Videos Last!

Tapes Wear Out - Don’t Lose Those Memories!

Transfer your audio and video cassettes to CD or DVD for long-lasting enjoyment of the important events in your life!

Telephone Jacks

TELEPHONE JACKS Installation/Repairs • Business & Residential

$75

Just $9.95 each! Pick-up & Delivery!

Transfer: Vinyl LPs, Audio Cassettes to CD. Transfer: VHS, DV, Hi8, 8mm, Overseas VHS to DVD.

CALL NOW: 646-327-5106

R O N ’S Trucking Corp.

914.

423.

1773

MOVING Low Low Rates Residential/Commercial Local & Long Distance NO Extra Charge for Stairs, Weekends or Holidays.

FREE Mattress Covers Flat Rate/Free Estimates NYSDOT #T-35528 USDOT #1060058

FIRST JACK

Verizon Trained - 28 years

10/8

Moving

Networking, Maintenance, Repair

$40 Field Service

PLASTIC SLIPCOVERS

10/29

Weddings • Graduations • Birthdays

Free Telephone Consultation $25/Hour Field Service

Celebrating 10 years of service to Co-op City.

Slipcovers

20% Off Any Lock Job!

917-482-5135

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

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

718.881.7691

RUBBISH REMOVAL Residential/Commercial Estate Clean-Outs ✔ Construction ✔ Appliances ✔ Furniture ✔ Paint Cans ✔ Wood Anything Non-Hazardous Heavy-Duty Cleaning

Building Management Companies Welcome to Enquire!

10/29

Yoga Classes

10/1

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