Co-op City Times 10/16/10 by Co-op City Times

Vol. 45 No. 41

Saturday, October 16, 2010

Co-op City gives the MTA a failing grade BY BILL STUTTIG According to more than 700 Co-op City residents, when it comes to providing adequate and on-time bus service to the Co-op City community, the MTA has failed miserably in the wake of service changes enacted on June 27th. 702 Co-op City based-commuters took the time to answer a survey published in the Co-op City Times during late August and early September. The survey was put together by Riverbay’s Community Relations Director Michelle Sajous in consultation with the Co-op City Times and in association with shareholder Algernon Quattlebaum. It was designed to ascertain the scope of problems bus commuters have experienced since the major redesign of most of the community’s bus routes which took effect on June 27th. The results of the survey, compiled

by Sajous over the past several weeks, reveal that the detrimental effect of the controversial changes is even more severe than originally feared. According to the survey, the majority of residents say their wait time for the bus has increased during weekday rush hours, 6 a.m. to 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. 43.6% of commuters surveyed report that their wait time is 15 to 30 minutes since the changes have taken effect. 19.2% report that the average wait time during peak hours is 30 to 45 minutes and 10.7% report that the wait time is regularly up to an hour. During non-peak-weekday hours, the situation is not much better with 35.9% of those surveyed saying their waiting time is between 30 and 45 minutes, (Continued on page 2)

Shareholders reminded that proof of co-op insurance coverage must be submitted annually BY ROZAAN BOONE Shareholders who have not yet submitted proof of their annual co-op insurance coverage by the deadline this past Friday, October 15, will be assessed a $150 community complaint on their November carrying charge bill. Riverbay’s Director of Risk Management, Ron Caesar, underscored the importance of co-op insurance by saying, “All it takes is one major loss to realize the value of your own personal property. This is something that everyone needs to have and is required to have in order to protect themselves against the possibility of devastating loss.” Caesar pointed out that all major insurance companies offer co-op insurance and the price for the required coverage in most cases is less than the $150 community complaint received by those who fail to comply with the directive. “Shareholders need to shop around for the best price relative to the coverage provided, keeping in mind that prices will vary depending on the credit and risk history of each individual shareholder,” Caesar said.

Riverbay requires insurance coverage in the following amount: $25,000 in personal property coverage; $2,500 in building property protection; $100,000 liability protection; $1,000 in guest medical protection; 12 months additional living expense. “I must stress how important it is for shareholders to purchase and maintain co-op insurance in order to protect themselves,” said Riverbay Board President Helen Atkins. “Unfortunately, we cannot predict when emergencies such as fires can result in smoke and/or water damage to your apartment or even to your neighbors’ apartments. It is therefore imperative that we take steps to make sure that we are covered in these emergencies.” In the past couple years since this policy was implemented on November 1, 2005, the Risk Management Department has been receiving a more favorable response from shareholders who comprehend the importance of securing co-op insurance. In 2008, shareholders were asked to submit the declaration page of (Continued on page 4)

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Investigation will determine facts in townhouse list controversy BY DEREK ALGER Speculation was running rampant through Riverbay Corporation this week following revelations about a Board Director allegedly jumping others on the townhouse waiting list, fueled by unsubstantiated rumors and newspaper articles. The potential scandal was first reported in the Daily News last week, and then followed by a “questionable” front page story in City News this week, which served to confuse the situation even more. The City News article seemingly rushed to judgment to convict the Riverbay Director of Residential Sales of acting improperly in allegedly jumping a Director over others on the townhouse waiting list, though that has not as yet been determined. While allegations have surfaced that one Director may have been jumped over others, including another Director, on the town-

house waiting list, it has not been determined whether the Board Director in question was even aware that preferential treatment may have occurred. The City News also falsely reported the townhouse was owned by one of the Director’s children. While the Daily News reported last week that the head of the Riverbay Sales Department was suspended for reportedly jumping a Board Director over others on the townhouse waiting list, the facts surrounding what did, or did not happen, according to allegations, is far from conclusive. The one fact that is known is that Riverbay General Counsel Jeffrey Buss has initiated an investigation, per direction of a majority of the Riverbay Board, after a charge was made that the Director of Residential Sales reportedly jumped a Board Director over others on (Continued on page 4)

Dispute could pull the plug on Fox 5 and UPN 9 Cablevision has informed Riverbay Corporation that the ongoing negotiations between Cablevision and News Corp. (the owner of Fox 5 and UPN 9) were “not going well” regarding their contract set to expire at 11:59 p.m. last night, Friday, Oct. 15. At press time on Friday, Cablevision said they expected News Corp. to pull the plug on Fox 5 and UPN 9. In the event that happens, Cablevision subscribers will lose these channels and will only see a black screen. Losing these channels is not under Riverbay’s control and shareholders should call Cablevision with any questions. Cablevision’s customer service phone number is (718) 617-3500. Shareholders can also call Fox 5 and UPN 9 directly. Riverbay’s master antenna subscribers will not be affected by the dispute.

Final stages of window replacement project accelerated BY BILL STUTTIG With just seven of Co-op City’s 35 buildings remaining before the community’s historic window replacement project is complete, it was announced this week, that savings being realized from Riverbay’s cogeneration plant is making it possible to accelerate the pace of the window replacement project. Currently, workers from the contractor, Tindel Replacement Windows, Inc., are on-site four days a week, completing four apartments per day. Beginning next week, that pace will be accelerated to five apartments per day, four days a week Riverbay General Manager Vernon Cooper said yesterday, October 15th: “We have reported to the community in the past, we had to decrease the number

of apartments receiving new windows and terrace doors per day because of our financial position. However, we have never stopped the program and although we are relying on refinancing in order to go back to installing them at the rate that it was done previously, for the most part, our recent increase in savings from our co-generation plant is enabling us to go from installing windows and terrace doors in four apartments per day to five apartments per day, four days per week.” Crews just finished replacing all the windows in Building 11 and now the massive project will move on to Building 30. Liviu Zalman, Riverbay’s Assistant Director of Construction, confirmed this (Continued on page 4)

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26.2% saying their wait time is from 45 minutes to an hour and 17% saying their wait time is 15 to 30 minutes. On weekends, the results are much similar with 35% of those riders reporting a wait time of 30 to 45 minutes, 26.2% report a wait time up to an hour long and 17.1% reporting a wait time of between 15 and 30 minutes. Only 1.7% reported an average wait time of less than 15 minutes on the weekend. The net result of all of this is much longer daily commute for almost all Coop City commuters. 25% of those surveyed reported that their daily commute to work has increased by 30 to 45 minutes since the bus route changes took effect on June 27th. 17.8% reported that their daily commute has increased by up to an hour. Only 5.7% reported that the commute has increased by less than 15 minutes. According to the survey, the principal reason for this is not only the increase in necessary transfers to complete the commute both out of the community and within the community, but also the lack

of the MTA’s adherence to posted schedules. 77% of riders who answered the survey reported that the MTA does not regularly follow their own printed schedules. Other major problems that survey respondents pointed out included no coordination between buses at transfer points both in and outside the community, a major increase in necessary transfers between buses, major confusion over the revised routes, a lack of posted maps and schedules at bus stops and elsewhere, and too much spacing between and the placement of bus stops and the placement of some new stops too far from buildings in the interior of the community. Other major complaints written onto the survey forms included a lack of service in Sections 1 through 4 as compared to Section 5, an increase in overcrowded buses, uncooperative drivers who seem to be just as confused and angered by the changes as their passengers, no or little service after 9 p.m. or before 7 a.m., and most of all, buses never arriving on time

or even close to the posted arrival time. State Assemblyman Mike Benedetto has scheduled a meeting with MTA planning and operations officials, including the MTA’s Director of Long Range Bus Route Planning Ted Orosz, to discuss the results of this survey — for which Benedetto has been provided a full report — and also hundreds of complaints about the service received by his staff over the past several months. “We all recognize that our Co-op City buses are not adequately serving the ridership. I have received many complaints and Riverbay has a stack of some 700 that have been sent to them from the forms in the Co-op City Times. I plan to organize these grievances and present them to the MTA in an effort to have them address our concerns,” said Benedetto earlier this week. “We in Co-op City depend on public transit. It is the responsibility of the MTA to provide enough bus service to meet the needs of its ridership. In Co-op City, it is not meeting those needs.” An MTA spokesperson confirmed that

Benedetto will be meeting with the MTA’s planning and operations staff some time this week regarding the general quality of service to Co-op City since the major route changes took effect on June 27th. A summary of the results of the survey was sent to the MTA media relations office by the Co-op City Times earlier this week. MTA spokesperson Deidre Parker said in response, “We will reserve comment until our Operations/Planning people receive the complete survey and have had a chance to review it.” A copy of the complete survey, including all the responses, has been sent to the MTA by Riverbay’s Community Relations Office. Sebastian Ulanga, a Co-op City based leader of the Co-op City Coalition against the MTA Cuts, formed months following the Co-op City Times’ series of articles on the planned changes, said that the results of the survey published in the Co-op City Times comes as no surprise to the members of the coalition.

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2nd Combing ty Blood p Cinext Co-oDrive Friends & Family Day Celebration tomorrow The Coalition of African American Churches and Community Organizations will host their 15th annual Friends & Family Day Celebration tomorrow, Sunday, October 17, at 3 p.m., Aud. “B,” 177 Dreiser Loop (Co-op City), Bronx. Everyone is welcome to invite their family and neighbors to attend for an afternoon of family reunion, networking, entertainment, inspiration, vendors, games, prizes, and much more. Refreshments will be served. The Guest Speaker will be Bronx District Attorney Robert T. Johnson, Esq. Admission is free.

Memorial for the late Anna Capell next Sunday The Handicapped Adults Association have scheduled a memorial for the late Anna Capell on Sunday, October 24, at 1:00 p.m., Dreiser Community Center, Room #4, during the organization’s general membership meeting. There will be a plaque presentation and refreshments will be served.

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

Next 45th Precinct Community Council meeting in Co-op City On Thursday, November 4, the 45th Precinct Community Council will meet at 7:30 p.m. in Room 31 of the Bartow Community Center in Co-op City, 2049 Bartow Avenue. For additional information, please contact Vice President Bob Bieder at 718-828-4401.

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2010 Halloween fun planned for this week BY ROZAAN BOONE On Thursday, October 28, a children’s costume party will be held in Dreiser Auditoriums A, B and C from 5-8 p.m., to be followed on Friday and Saturday, October 29 and 30, respectively, by tricks and lots of treats at the Haunted House, which will be set up in Room 28 of the Bartow Community Center and open to those who dare also from 5-8 p.m. Both events are sponsored by the Riverbay Fund and are for children 5-12 years of age. Admission is free. Riverbay’s Director of Community

Relations, Michelle Sajous, said that children attending both the costume party and the Haunted House must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Public Safety officers will be on duty at both of these events to ensure the safety of the attendees. At the costume party scheduled for Thursday, October 28, in addition to the costume contest, there will also be a dance contest, hula hoop contest, jump rope contest and musical chairs. Prizes will be awarded to the first, second and third place winners, and the children will compete within the following age groups: 3-6, 6-9

and 9-12 year olds. Complimentary juice and chips will be served and each child will receive a ticket upon entrance to the auditorium which must be turned in at the conclusion of the program for a trick or treat bag. Last year, approximately 890 children attended the Costume Party, Sajous said. All children attending the Haunted House on Friday, October 29, must also be accompanied by an adult chaperone. The annual Riverbay Halloween Costume Party and the Haunted House are sponsored by the Riverbay Fund.

Results of survey on local bus service Wait time for the buses, Mon. – Fri. (Peak/Rush hours) is: 14.9% - 0 – 15 minutes 10.7% - 45 minutes – 1 hour 43.6% - 15 – 30 minutes 2.1% - Over an hour 19.2% - 30 – 45 minutes 9.5% – Didn’t answer Wait time for the buses, Mon. – Fri. (Non - Peak/during the day) is: 3.9% - 0 – 15 minutes 15% - 45 minutes – 1 hour 29.5% - 15 – 30 minutes 7.1% - Over an hour 35.9% - 30 – 45 minutes 8.6% - Didn’t answer Wait time for the buses, Sat. and Sun. is: 1.7% - 0 – 15 minutes 26.2% - 45 minutes – 1 hour 17.1% - 15 – 30 minutes 11.4% - Over an hour 35% - 30 – 45 minutes 8.6% - Didn’t answer How many minutes have been added to your commute to work? 5.7% - 0 – 15 minutes 17.8% - 45 minutes – 1 hour 24.2% - 15 – 30 minutes 6.2% - Over an hour 25% - 30 – 45 minutes 21.1% - Didn’t answer Are the buses following the schedule put out by the MTA? 12.3% - Yes 77% - No

What do you perceive as your biggest problem in traveling around Co-op City by bus: 12.6% - Too confusing 14.5% - Too many transfers 2.9% - Not enough schedules/maps 7.9% - Transfers/connections not coordinated 5.1% - New bus stops too far apart 51.5% - Multiple answers 5.5% - Didn’t answer T h e m a j or it y of com m en t s wer e: • Buses do not follow the schedule; always late • Long waits on weekends; buses don’t start til after 7:30 am • Buses stops by 9:00 pm for Sections 1 – 4 • Drivers not cooperative, no pulling up to the stop, confused by changes and pulling off • Buses are always crowded • Underpass at Bartow is dark and dangerous (most transfers happen here at night) • Section 5 has 5 buses and Sections 1-4 have 2 buses • No new maps, or schedules are wrong or not listed • The bus stops have no seats or shelters • #38 does not go to Fordham as stated, it ends at 205th Street

Total surveys received: 702

Wanted for Co-op City bank robbery On Thursday, Oct. 7 at 8:30 a.m., a suspect entered a Capital One Bank at 725 Coop City Blvd., walked up to a teller and passed a note demanding money. The teller gave the suspect an undetermined amount of cash before he fled. There were no injuries in the incident. The suspect is described as a male black, 30-35 years old, 6’0”-6’2”, 250 lbs. He was last seen wearing a brown jacket with blue jeans, dark sneakers and a blue stocking cap. Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477). The public can also submit their tip by logging onto the Crime Stoppers website at WWW.NYPDCRIMESTOPPERS.COM or by texting to 274637 (CRIMES) then enter TIP577. All calls are strictly confidential.

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Investigation the townhouse waiting list. The City News article appears to be based on wild comments by one source and conclusions drawn without naming any sources, or even considering the entire context in which the story is centered. “This is the worst example of journalism I have seen in a long time. This rush to judgment and condemnation of individuals without all of the pertinent facts is totally irresponsible,” said Riverbay Board President Helen Atkins.

Insurance Reminder their co-op insurance coverage along with their annual income affidavit forms which are due by April 30, thereby adding to the convenience factor of returning the information to Riverbay. This year, the deadline for submission of proof of insurance coverage was extended to October 15 and as of that deadline yesterday, approximately 400 shareholders had not complied out of the community’s 15,372 households. Even if the shareholder has submitted an updated declaration page in the last few months or if their coverage has not expired, the shareholder must still submit

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“An investigation is just that, an investigation,” Atkins continued. “We need to see all the evidence before pointing fingers, much less declaring anyone guilty.” Several Directors have expressed concern about the true number of families on the townhouse waiting list and whether such families listed a preference for specific areas, such as Adler Place, Broun Place, or Earhardt Place, which would influence whether, in some cases, anyone was truly skipped over.

may have no basis in fact,” Atkins said. “Actually, it’s absolutely ludicrous that someone can even think there’s a cover-up before an investigation has even truly gotten underway,” Atkins added. A majority of Directors on the Riverbay Board have expressed dissatisfaction with some of the preliminary charges, with some questioning whether the entire story was being told, and whether facts were being presented in a responsible manner.

file income affidavits this year, they were still required to provide proof of the mandatory co-op insurance coverage at the time of their closing which is generally good for one year. Similarly, residents in the Section 8 and SCRIE (Senior Citizens Rent Increase Exemption) programs are also required to provide proof of insurance although they are not required to file annual income affidavits. Riverbay’s General Manager Vernon Cooper said: “Co-op insurance is essential in protecting you and your family against the cost of damages to another apartment or Riverbay property if the fire or other emergency is found to have been caused by the negligence or fault of a particular shareholder. Many times in the past, we have seen shareholders

sustain loss in fires only to realize they are not covered for the damages sustained to their property and in some cases, their neighbors’. It is really essential that all shareholders consider this possibility seriously and protect themselves accordingly.” Proof of your co-op insurance can be mailed or faxed to the Riverbay Risk Management Department, located in Room 23A in the Bartow Community Center, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, N.Y. 10475; fax number (718) 320-3191. The office is open Mondays through Fridays, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For additional information about co-op insurance or for answers to questions, you may contact the Risk Management Department at (718) 320-3388.

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the proof of insurance coverage annually, along with their income affidavits. Shareholders who fail to produce the required documents are issued a $150 Community Complaint. The annual income affidavit process begins in mid/late March and the return deadline is April 30. This year, all shareholders were required to file except for new shareholders who moved into Co-op City after December 31, 2009 who will begin filing next year, as well as those in the Section 8 Program. Although new shareholders as of December 31, 2009 were not required to

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week that the required scaffolding is now being erected at Building 30. Following the replacement of all the windows in Building 30, six buildings remain to have their windows replaced: Buildings 1, 2, 3, 5, 31 and 32. The order in which these six buildings will have the work done will be determined in the near future. The more than $1 million in monthly savings that Riverbay and the shareholders have been realizing since the co-generation plant began operating near full capacity earlier this year has allowed Riverbay to accelerate long-delayed capital improvement projects, such as the window replacement project, the restoration of the north sector Greenway and the restoration of the terraces on the seven buildings that had not yet had the Local Law 11 repairs completed. Work on the terrace repairs was accelerated earlier this summer. Two crews are working restoring the balconies on each of the seven remaining buildings. In early September, the Greenway restoration project, delayed for more than a year due to a lack of funds, was also restarted thanks largely to savings provided by co-generation. Now the window replacement project, which began in 2006 and was never completely halted despite the community’s

A number of Directors also dismissed the City News article for relying on one source to question how Buss would handle the investigation, adding that it read more like a “political hatchet job” than responsible reporting. “It hardly seems like responsible journalism to have one person who has no official ties to the Riverbay Corporation offer such an outrageous and preposterous opinion of anyone allegedly involved in this case and especially when such opinions

financial shortfalls in the difficult economy of the last two years, will be accelerated by 20%. Just last week, it was reported that August savings produced through co-generation were the highest yet, approximately $1.6 million in saving realized. While this is happening, work on a new refinancing package for the community continues. If Riverbay is successful at obtaining a new refinancing by the spring, as it is hoped, then the window replacement project will resume at its original pace shortly thereafter. Riverbay Ombudsman Joe Boiko said this week: “We are hopeful that once we secure a new refinancing package, we will be able to go back to the original schedule of window replacements—two crews working five days a week in separate buildings. At that pace, this historic project could be completed by the end of 2011.” The project originally began in the Spring of 2006 with the signing of a historic $57.9 million contract between Riverbay and Tindel Replacement Windows Inc., calling on Tindel to replace and install more than 130,000 new windows and balcony doors over approximately three to four years. At the time, the project was thought to be among the largest window replacement projects ever untaken.

A M essa ge fr om t h e C .S.O . Dep t : Hammering after 6 p.m., vaccuming after 9 p.m., music or TVs played very loudly at any hours, doors slamming constantly at all hours....these are just a few examples of what can disturb the peace of fellow cooperators. Please, let’s work together to make Co-op City a peaceful community.

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MTA Survey the Co-op City Times. I plan to organize these grievances and present them to the MTA in an effort to have them address our concerns,” said Benedetto earlier this week. “We in Co-op City depend on public transit. It is the responsibility of the MTA to provide enough bus service to meet the needs of its ridership. In Co-op City, it is not meeting those needs.” An MTA spokesperson confirmed that Benedetto will be meeting with the MTA’s

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planning and operations staff some time this week regarding the general quality of service to Co-op City since the major route changes took effect on June 27th. A summary of the results of the survey was sent to the MTA media relations office by the Co-op City Times earlier this week. MTA spokesperson Deidre Parker said in response, “We will reserve comment until our Operations/Planning people receive the complete survey and have had a

chance to review it.” A copy of the complete survey, including all the responses, has been sent to the MTA by Riverbay’s Community Relations Office. Sebastian Ulanga, a Co-op City based leader of the Co-op City Coalition against the MTA Cuts, formed months following the Co-op City Times’ series of articles on the planned changes, said that the results of the survey published in the Co-op City Times comes as no surprise to the members

of the coalition. A public meeting of the coalition is planned for 7 p.m. next Thursday, October 21st, in Dreiser Community Center’s Auditorium A. At the meeting, the group hopes to start of petition drive demanding that the route changes enacted this summer be revoked and service here be restored to its previous state. Ulanga said that rallies will be planned for future dates if the bus routes are not adequately restored.

Riverbay updating contact information for Co-op City Notification System BY BILL STUTTIG Riverbay is currently reaching out to all Co-op City shareholders to update their current contact information for participation in the upcoming Co-op City Notification System. To begin with, Riverbay will phone residents in one building each day and rotate through the sections, calling residents in one building per section each week until their contact information is updated. Residents who answer the phone will hear a message similar to the following: “This is a test from the Co-op City Alert System to building #, apartment #. You will have a choice of two responses. If you answered the phone, please press the correct response at the end of this message. If this message was left on your answering machine, please call 718-8796000 any business day, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.; or 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., to confirm your phone number.

The sender left the following two reply options. To select, “The building and apartment in this message is correct,” press 1. To select, “The building and apartment in this message is not correct, and call 718-879-6000,” press 2. To repeat the message and options, press *. To select a reply, enter it now or press # to end. The sender left the following contact information: phone number, 718-879-6000. Thank you and good bye.” Residents who do not answer the call will receive a voice mail message similar to this one: “This is a test from the Co-op City Alert System to building #, apartment #. If you answered the phone, please press the correct response at the end of this message. If this message was left on your answering machine, please call 718-879-

6000 any business day, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.; or 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., to confirm your phone number. The sender left the following contact information: phone number 718-879-6000. Thank you and good bye.” Residents will be asked to listen to the entire message before responding and if they need the message repeated, to press the star key on their phone at the end of the message. If residents prefer, they may email Riverbay at infoupdate@riverbaycorp.com to let us know whether the phone number we used is correct or not. Please be sure to enter the building and apartment numbers mentioned in the phone message along with some indication as to whether the apartment number is correct. If you live in Co-op City, but not in the apartment mentioned in the message, please indicate your correct building and apartment numbers. While Riverbay does have contact information for the vast majority of shareholders,

Riverbay would like this new system to be as far reaching as possible in order to give as many residents as possible vital urgent information concerning their community as quickly and as efficiently as possible. In order to accomplish that, Riverbay is asking all shareholders to update their contact information. Riverbay has been sending letters and update forms out to the approximately 200 shareholders for which there is no current contact numbers of record. Once this information is returned to Riverbay, it will be included in the new notification system. Shareholders can register as many as five voice phone numbers, either home or cell, and as many as five e-mail addresses or text addresses. Riverbay is projecting that they can have the Co-op City Notification System up and running in late autumn if residents respond quickly. The sooner residents respond, then the quicker this vital system can begin serving the community.

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MTA service bus isolates Section 2 residents To t h e E d it or : Those of us in Section 2 have been left to face brutally reduced bus service for most of the week and practically none at all on Sundays. Arguments about which public officials failed to do what when are immaterial. The question is what is going to be done now. The problems are as follows: Section 5 is served by seven bus lines, eight if you are counting the express. On the other hand: There are currently no direct buses between Section 2 and Section 5 There is precisely one bus going from Section 2 to the Bartow mall, and on the

weekends, it runs once every half hour. There is no direct exit from Section 2 on to Bay Plaza until 10 a.m. on Sundays because the 38 does not begin running until then. It seems absurd that the MTA can route 8 bus lines to serve Section 5 but only one and sometimes no buses at all to serve the thousands of people in the northeast section of Co-op City. This is particularly distressing given the large percentage of older people in our area. There is no logical reason the MTA can’t restore the 26 bus, as we currently have no direct access to Allerton Avenue at any time, and it is impossible to see how the restoration of this route

would harm the MTA’s finances. The only thing they did with that route was cut out Section 2, which gained them almost nothing in time and money but has left us isolated. The MTA has a policy of countering these facts with surveys “proving” the buses are not really needed based on low ridership. What their surveys conveniently ignore are the uncounted people, many of them elderly, who have given up traveling altogether rather than face the unbearable hours-long multi-bus marathon that the MTA has substituted for satisfactory bus service. —M a r sh a Ter r y

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Saving water – help make a difference Last year, Riverbay paid $16 million in water charges, one of the biggest expenses for Co-op City shareholders. Starting July 1, 2010, the rates increased by 12.9%, which amounts to an additional $2.3 million per year in operating expenses. The entire community can help by saving water to reduce this additional expense.

What causes the increase in water bills? Water wasted in your toilet A trickling toilet can waste 30 gallons per day. Cost – 27 cents per day. A leaking toilet can waste 250 gallons per day. Cost - $2.26 per day. A constantly running toilet can waste 6,000 gallons per day. Cost - $54.22 per day. Water wasted in your tub, shower and sink A slow drip faucet can waste 36 gal-

lons per day. Cost – 33 cents per day. A steady drip faucet can waste 180 gallons per day. Cost $1.63 per day. A half-open faucet can waste 1,620 gallons per day. Cost $14.64 per day. A fully-opened faucet can waste 3,600 gallons per day. Cost - $32.53 per day

How can you make a difference?

Bathroom Do take short showers and save 5 to 7 gallons a minute. Do fill the tub halfway and save 10 to 15 gallons. Do install water-saving showerheads and faucet aerators and save 2.2 gallons a minute. Don’t run the water while shaving,

washing your hands or brushing your teeth and save 2 to 3 gallons a minute. Don’t use the toilet as a wastebasket, and don’t flush unnecessarily. Kitchen and laundry Do check all faucets and make sure each has an aerator and reduce flow by one gallon a minute. Your CSO office has aerators. Don’t let the water run while washing dishes. Kitchen faucets use 2 to 3 gallons a minute. Filling a basin only takes 10 gallons to wash and rinse. Don’t run water to make it cold. Have cold water chilled in the refrigerator, ready to drink. Do run the washing machine only when full. Save even more by using the short cycle. Everywhere Do repair leaky faucets and turn taps off tightly. A slow drip wastes 15 to 20 gallons each day. Riverbay Corporation thanks shareholders for their cooperation.

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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 this, 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, CD 20036; (202) 466-6272 or on their website www.ncpc.org. There are McGruff the crime dog activities for kids and crime prevention ideas for adults. Pick pocketing is a crime that tends to increase during the holiday season. The pickpocket is a criminal that would like to have his crime go undetected. Pickpockets often practice their 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) 6713050. 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 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. Next week’s article will feature HALLOWEEN SAFETY. Thursday, October 28, the Riverbay Fund will present a free Children’s Costume Party at the Dreiser Loop Community Center from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The Halloween Party is suitable for infants to age 12. The Halloween Haunted House will be presented on Friday, October 29, and Saturday, October 30, in the Bartow Community Center, Room 28 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The Haunted House is appropriate for ages 5 to 12. Both of these events are free and offer a safe alternative to trick or treating. 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 of its red lights flash-

ing. 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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Co-op City Times / October 16, 2010

No One Is Above The Law Ladies and gentleman, as you have been made aware, an alleged incident has occurred involving the Sales Department. When persons who are responsible for decisions that affect our corporation and

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Raymond Tirado Secretary

lives here in Co-op City are accused of allegedly engaging in deception, then we all become victimized. Because I firmly believe that a

person is innocent until proven guilty, I will not pass judgment until a full and complete investigation is ended and the facts and evidence are presented. However, I am very concerned about the affect this incident will have in our community, and am saddened if the alleged breaching of trust with our cooperators is true. This is a

question of the integrity of our Board of Directors who I have had the pleasure of serving our community with for the past four months. But know this, no one is above the law. As I had written in my previous viewpoint, standards must be maintained. Progress through cooperation. God bless America.

Bronx company recalls exotic beverages due to possible health risk Yesterday, Friday, October 15, New York State Agriculture Commissioner Patrick Hooker alerted consumers that Pats Exotic Beverages Inc., located at 2919 Tiemann Avenue, Bronx, New York, is recalling all packages of “Carrot Juice” beverage, “Carrot Beet” beverage, “Carrot Lime” beverage and “Cucumber” beverage, because the products have been determined to be

inadequately processed and may contain food borne pathogens. Food borne pathogens can cause a variety of symptoms including vomiting, abdominal cramps, nausea and diarrhea, fever, headaches, muscle pain or weakness, or death. The recalled “Carrot Juice” beverage, “Carrot Beet” beverage, “Carrot Lime” beverage and “Cucumber” beverage

were sold from retail outlets in the NYC metro area. All packages and codes of these products are subject to the recall. No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem. The potential for contamination was discovered after an inspection conducted by New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets Food Inspectors found the products were

manufactured without the required processes in place to control food borne pathogens. Sales of the products have been suspended. Consumers who have purchased containers of “Carrot Juice” beverage, “Carrot Beet” beverage, “Carrot Lime” beverage and “Cucumber” beverage, are urged to discard the product or return the product to the place of purchase.

Bringing technology to Bronx students In an effort to bridge the digital divide that leaves so many children behind academically, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. is joining the Bronx-based nonprofit technology firm, Per Scholas, to announce the availability of low-cost computers offered on a first-come, first-serve basis to students and their families

through October 31st. The 2010 Back-To-School Campaign will offer reconditioned laptop and desktop computers at very affordable prices to Bronx students and their families. PerScholas’ high quality, brand name computers are pre-loaded with top-of-the-line software needed to complete homework

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A Problem In The Riverbay Sales Department Two weeks ago Board members heard of alleged improprieties in the Sales Department. After learning of this President Atkins convened an emergency closed executive meeting of Board members with Counsel Buss to deal with this matter. Because the Board’s “moral authority” was on the line, Counsel Buss, answerable only to the Board, was directed to investigate and provide answers and recommendations within 30 days. I am determined to follow through on the findings or recommendations that the Buss report will contain. BUR DE N O F WAT E R & SE W E R TAXE S M O UNT I NG Our water and sewer tax has

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Bernard Cylich increased by 39% in the last three years and was expected to rise another 13% currently. The Riverbay bill has increased to $16 million this year alone. This translates to $1000 a year per family or $85 a month. Informing cooperators of these staggeringly mounting costs, should be accompanied by a campaign of information about ways of eliminating waste. Management, for example, is exploring various technologies by which

Blood Bank coming next week, October 23rd P lea se dona te; blood is ur gently needed The Riverbay Community Blood Bank will be holding its bi-annual blood drive next week in the Bartow Community Center with the assistance of Riverbay Corporation. The blood drive will be held on Saturday, October 23, in the Bartow Community Center, Room 31, from 10:00 a.m. till 4:00 p.m. Anyone in good health between the ages of 17 and 75, a minimum of 110 lbs. and who has not donated within the last 56 days are eligible blood donors. Those above the age of 75 may donate provided they have a note from their doctor stating that 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. This year, the new Alyx System will be in use should you choose it. The Alyx System allows a donor to donate the same one (1) pint of blood; 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

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apportioning of water tax burden between cooperators, tenants, small home owners, real estate and other corporate entities that consume water services. Our elected representatives need to be lobbied to explore and campaigning for legislation that distributes the costs of water service in a fair way. Our ordinary citizens need relief from what I consider to be regressive taxes. You can get in touch with me in any of these ways: - Send mail by postal service to Bernard Cylich, Director, Riverbay Corporation, 2049 Bartow Ave., Bronx, NY 10475 - Email me at lichsr@earthlink.net - Phone me at 718-379-5874.

Public Safety Blotter: October 3-9 O ct ob er 08, 100 Don izet t i P la ce CCPD officers responded to this location to investigate a large group of individuals within the building. It was determined that none of the persons had legal authority or permission to be within the building. Several summonses were issued and one individual was placed under arrest when he failed to properly identify himself. O ct ob er 08, 120 Dr eiser L oop A CCPD officer on routine patrol observed a male exposing himself and urinating in public. The officer arrested the man with the intention of issuing him a summons for the violation. During the

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Building 30 Association The Building 30 Association (A & B) is here for you! There is always an advantage to becoming a member of your association. Won’t you please join? Be sure to read the Building 30 Bulletin Board located in your lobby to learn of future get together events. At t e n t ion : We have an email address. It is: Building30@hotmail.com. Join the Crochet Club this Fall. We meet every Wednesday from 1 to 3 p.m. in our meeting room on the “B” side. Learn how to crochet with Linda. Her students have progressed very nicely. She has patience and teaches you with feeling. Give it a try! It’s a great way to exer-

Church of the New Vision Pastor Anne L. Palmore and the congregation of the Church of the New Vision extend a warm and friendly invitation to everyone to worship with us every Sunday at 8:00 a.m. or 11:00 a.m. We are a church where inspirational messages from the Word of God, the Bible, are delivered every Sunday morning. The church is designed to meet the spiritual needs of our community by offering anointed singing and preaching, and a general atmosphere of Christian love and friendly hospitality. We also invite the youth of our community to attend our Sunday morning services, which are designed to meet the special needs of our young people. Parents, please send your children to learn of the Lord Jesus. Prayer Service takes place every Wednesday evening from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. followed by Bible Teaching from 8:00 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. Seniors' Sunday takes place on the fifth Sunday of the month. Singles' Ministry meets every third Tuesday evening of the month at 6:00 p.m. Mid-day Bible Study meets every Tuesday afternoon from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. Church of the new Vision Annual building Fund banquet sponsored by the Pastor’s Aide Committee will be held on Saturday, November 6th at Juliano’s located at 700 Main Street, New Rochelle, NY from 1 to 5 p.m. Join us for a fun-filled afternoon of worshiping and good food. Tickets from adults are $50, children ages 12 and under $25. Please contact Sister Sadie James at (717) 652-8943., Sis marquetta Walker at (646) 342-8375 or any member of the Pastor’s Aide Ministry for tickets. Come join New Vision's "Partners in Reading Program" every Sunday afternoon from 1:40 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Parents, we encourage you to bring your children to benefit from this free program, taught by trained professionals. The Church of The New Vision is located at 135 Einstein Loop, Room #33, Bronx, NY 10475; Telephone: (718) 671-8746 or (718) 320-0409. —C a r ole H a q u e

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cise your mind and fingers. We have discovered that this crochet class is helping your mental attitude as well. It is stimulating and relaxing too. Throw away the tranquillizers and join in the fun. C om in g E ven t s: We will continue to run our 50/50 raffle at our meetings. Refreshments always follow at the end of the meeting. Watch the Association Bulletin Board in your lobby for dates and times of events. Get involved and make a difference!! We are looking forward to meeting and greeting you at the meetings. We had so much fun at Friday Pokeno Night, another

is planned for Friday, October 22 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Watch our Bulletin Board for further information. We would like to do this at least once a month. Read this article for further Game Night updates. H a lloween C a n d y C ollect ion : We will be sitting in the lobbies of Building 30A and B on Monday, Oct. 11; Tuesday, Oct. 12 and Wednesday, Oct. 13 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. for the purpose of collecting candy and or money to purchase candy for Halloween Goodie bags. They will be distributed on Halloween evening in the lobbies from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m. —M ir ia m E . Ber lofsk y

Co-op City Times / October 16, 2010

Black Forum Defensive Driving Our defensive driving course will be back on Saturday, October 16, Rm. 1, Dreiser Community Center, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Call today to register, 718-320-8035. Please mail check in the amount of $35 to P.O. Box 563, Bronx, N.Y. 10475. All money must be received at least one week prior to the class. No personal checks will be accepted on the day of the class, only cash. Black Forum Aerobics in session Aerobics classes have begun. Classes are held every Monday and Wednesday, Dreiser Aud. A, 7:30 p.m. Call today. Salsa classes, belly dancing, dance classes for children and Tai Chi will begin in October. To register for any of the above classes, please call us at (718) 320-8035. There is a nominal fee for each of these classes.

Two major end of year events We’ll be having a pre-Thanksgiving Day Jump-Up on November 20, featuring Calypso Rose, the Queens of Calypso; Lord Konris, Lord Kent, and also Moco Jumbies (stilt dancers). Tickets: $25; sell 10 tickets, get one free. Finger foods. On December 31, big New Year’s Eve party. Midnight champagne, live band, DJ. Tickets: $25/pp. BYOBB. Both events at Dreiser Aud. B, 9 p.m. to 3 a.m. Tickets available, call now. Calling All Teenagers If you are 13 years and older, call today to join an exciting teenagers group composed of girls and boys. Get together for healthy, open debates and discussions, peer counseling, talent showcases, poetry, dance, etc., etc. Call to register, (718) 3208035 or email us at coopcityblackforum

@gmail.com. Applications available. Black Forum’s Lyons Mane Track Club Try-outs are ongoing Mondays and Wednesdays, Dreiser Auditorium. A small fee is required for participation. For further information, please call (718) 320-8035. Emergency Food Program New Hours & Days We are now open on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 11:15 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. in Room 20 at the Dreiser Community Center. Also, due to budget constraints and shortage of available food, you must live within zip code 10475 to participate in this program. You must also have your card with you and bring two clean plastic shopping bags. In order to receive food, you must present a current photo ID such as a non or dri-

ver’s license or any photo ID card with proof of address. You will then be issued a card in order to pick up food in the future. New email address The Black Forum has a new email address, coopcityblackforum@gmail.com. For membership applications, inquiries or to join the Black Forum, you may call anytime and leave a message or email us. We Need You - Join Us Today Now is the time for us to get involved. Membership is $5 per year/person. Call (718) 320-8035 or write to Black Forum, P.O. Box 563, Bronx, NY 10475; email: tonyshome 10475@gmail.com. Help us keep independent community organizations alive in Co-op City. Don’t wait until it’s too late. Everyone is encouraged to join. Call us or visit us in Room 20 in the Dreiser Community Center.

National Council of Negro Women, Inc. Our 75th anniversary celebration “Women United: Activate the Legacy” November 12-14, at the Hilton Rye Town Hotel, 699 Westchester Avenue, Rye Brook, New York. Opening session will be at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, November 12. Saturday’s Session will begin at 9:00 a.m. on Sunday, November 14, closing will be held at Mother AME

Zion Church for Dr. Height’s Memorial Service. Registration fee for the celebration is $200. It covers the material, speakers, and meals. Make check/money orders payable to NCNW and mail to: National Council of Negro Women, Inc., 75th Anniversary Celebration, 633 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20004.

Book club next meeting will be on Saturday, October 30, at 3:30 p.m. at Barnes & Noble. We will be discussing “The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo” by Stieg Larsson. Our Saturday school registration for new students will continue on Saturday mornings at 9 a.m. until grades are filled. Theatre group will be going to see “A

Free Man of Color” at the Vivian Beaumont Theatre, Saturday, November 13th. Please contact Sadie Gilmore, 718671-3721, to notify us of birthdays, illness or bereavement. To our sick and shut-in, you are not forgotten. You are in our thoughts and prayers daily. —M a xine Su lliva n

Building 13 Association Thursday, October 28 is the next general membership meeting of Building 13 Association. It will be at 7:00 p.m. at the back of the building in the voting room. Tonight, Saturday, October 16, is Karaoke Night from 7:00 p.m. until ? at the “No Where Diner,” Bldg. 13 Association Room, 100 Casals Place. So you think you can sing!! Come along and bring a friend. $10 donation. See you there! The next session of “Women Keeping It Real” is tentatively scheduled for Saturday, December 4. Save the date. The Arts and Crafts Workshop facilitated by Ms. Gail and Ms. Denise is in

full swing. Tap into your creative mind or just have fun, Saturdays in the voting room. Come on down kids, from noon to 3:00 p.m. Adults and other volunteers are welcome. We’d love to see the finished product. Remaining dates: October 23, November 20 and December 18. We need volunteers to help decorate for Halloween and prepare Halloween candy bags. To help, please call Gail Sharbaan at (718) 671-3801. The next meeting of Community Board 10 will be on Thursday, October 21 at 7:30 p.m. at Schuyler House Lounge, 3077 Cross Bronx Expressway, in the Throggs

Neck community. For more information, call Community Board 10 at (718) 8921161 or email at bx10@cb.nyc.gov. For additional information on any events, contact Leslie Peterson at 718-3201370 or Gail Sharbaan at 718-671-3801. Please observe the speed limit and stop for yellow school buses. Building 13 Association reminds all the drivers/passengers that seat belts save lives. Always buckle up. It is not an option; it is the law. P lea se ob ser ve th e followin g q u a lit yof-life r egu la t ion s: a) No dog is allowed in the apartment;

b) No loitering in the lobby and on the stairways. c) No selling in the lobby. Period. d) No vandalizing the stairs and elevators. Unannounced “Police sweeps” are conducted day and night to enforce these rules. Report any criminal activities to the 45th Precinct at (718) 822-5411 and/or Riverbay Public Safety at (718) 320-3050. For all NYC non-emergency inquiries, call 3-1-1. For traffic updates, call 5-1-1. “If you see something, say something.” —O lu b iyi Seh in d emi (M r. B)

Building 18 Association Thanks to all cooperators who attended our last general meeting. The meeting was very important and the speakers very informative. Although the meeting was of average attendance, we wish that more cooperators attended. Thanks to Officer Mills and Officer Lancaster for their presence. Our next general meeting is scheduled for Monday, October 18 at 7 p.m. in the association room, located in the rear of the building under the portico. Our guest speaker will be General Manager Vernon

Cooper. If you want to know what’s going on and where we are going, please make all efforts to attend this very important meeting. This is our home. Please continue to send your articles for our building newsletter to BLDG18 newsletter@aol.com. The deadline for the November/December newsletter is October 15th. Our Scholarship Incentive Awards Program teens are still collecting bottles and cans every Thursday from 5 to 7 p.m. in the association room; all are welcome.

Our new movie matinee is scheduled for October 20th at 3:30 p.m. in the association room. All are welcome to come down and enjoy a good movie and refreshments. To parents and children, our Annual Halloween Costume Contest will be on Friday, October 29th in the lobby at 6 p.m. As usual, certificates will be given to four winners with the best and most unique costumes, age 1 to 12. We will also be giving out goodie bags to all the children. We are requesting that your

children come down to help with decorating the lobby for Halloween. Please check bulletin board for date and time. Our deepest sympathies to the bereaved families and to the sick and homebound. We pray that you have a speedy recovery. To all who are celebrating a special occasion this month, may it be all you want it to be. Please be vigilant; if you see something, say something. Together, we can make a difference. —G er t ie Br own

Building 11 Association Monday, September 13, Building 11 Association began its 2010-2011 building community meeting and shareholders came out to learn and see what was in store for their community and the direction the association was heading in. The meeting was called at 7:35 p.m. and we welcomed all our attending shareholders back from the hot and beautiful summer. We specially recognize the various celebrations of our community of diverse neighbors. Happy Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur and Hispanic Heritage Month. Shareholders were also reminded of

the many upcoming community meetings, community board meetings, police precinct meetings and the most important, the MTA meeting which was held on Wednesday, September 15, on the Grand Concourse. It was an evening to listen to shareholders and to see what they would like to see in the coming year. The shareholders joined the Association in welcoming a new community resident “Beverley” to the community and her first community meeting. We also celebrated those who had birthdays. Public Safety Officer Adams was also

present to address and update us on the many concerns we had before we broke for the summer holiday. He informed us of the many things observed and the changes implemented to enhance our safety in the community. A plea was also made for shareholders to continue to be alert and keep up the great work of “if you see something, say something.” We want to take this time to welcome our shareholders back from the summer holidays and to remind you that our next meeting is scheduled for Monday, November 1st, from 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

in Building 11B, rear lobby. Again, we extend a welcome to each and everyone to our Building Association meetings. Also, remember our rummage sale today, Saturday, October 16, 1-5 p.m. in the Building 11 Association community room, 120 Carver Loop (Building 11B) in the rear of the lobby. For more information, kindly email kserrano@krystalserrano.com. To our shareholders, please watch the bulletin board in your lobby for notices and postings. See you there! —K r yst a l Ser r a n o

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American Legion Post 1871 Post 1871 is located in Section 5, Einstein Loop Community Center. Our phone is 718-320-8165, Room 41 on the 2nd floor. If you have a computer, you can also reach us by using our e-mailing address. Post 1871 has a new website for all Post member, www.mylegion.org. You must register to open this e-mail. The only people who can change this information are the Commander and the Adjutant of the Post. Greetings to all our comrades who are residing in the Bay Park Nursing Home. Our minds and hearts are with you each and every day hoping that you will have a blessed day. Happy birthday to all our comrades who have a birthday in the month of October: Isaac F. Washington, Alberto

Ravello, Ruben Cruz, Joseph Bruer, Sr., Robert T. Dandridge, Llewelyn Waterman, Kelvin A. White, John O’Neil, Paul E. Graves, William P. Garvin, Wilfred Rivera, Jessie H. Johnson, Cesar L. Alicea, Jessie H. Johnson, D’Agata Fiorello and Isaac F. Washington. All our Post members would like to wish comrade Hattie Harris a speedy recovery after receiving a pacemaker. The breakfast at the Turner on 3rd, October, Sunday, was a great event. We were informed of the bills that will be coming to help our veterans and that have been sent to Congress by our Congress members and Assembly members. The following members supported the American Legion for breakfast at the

Turner Club: Commander R. Feliciano, Vice Commander J. Rice, K. Nelson, R. Jarvis, A. Swanson, L. James, W. Gordon and R. Lawson, Jr. Thanks for supporting your Post 1871 Co-op City. All Post members, remember don’t forget to pay your dues for 2011, mail it in, hand deliver it or you can ask your buddy to drop it off at the Post. The next affair will take place at the Villa Baron on November 12. Tickets are $65 per person. If you have plans on going, please turn in your money ASAP. Post 1871 would like to thank Panera Bread manger, Ms. Christina Gulotta, for supporting our Post when we had our County meeting on October 5, by sending an assortment of pastry, bread, rolls and coffee for our meeting.

Our condolences go out to Llewelyn Waterman’s family on the passing of his beloved uncle. We hold you safe in our hearts at this time of sadness. To all our Post members who attended the County meeting at our Post on October 5th, thanks for coming out and showing your support for our Post. All our Post members who have a DD-214, you can register your DD-214 at the Bronx County courthouse in case you need to get a tax deduction on your property that you have in New York City. What do you call a woman who knows where her husband is every night? Answer: A widow. This information was provided to you by your Post information officer. —R ich a r d I . L a wson , J r.

Eleanor Roosevelt Democratic Club The Eleanor Roosevelt Democratic Club will hold its regularly scheduled monthly meeting on Thursday, October 21 in the Bartow Center, Room #28 at 7:30 p.m. All members are requested to attend this very important meeting as items of

extreme importance will be discussed relating to the upcoming general election. It promises to be a very interesting and informative meeting. Please attend. The club extends get well wishes to those members who have been ill and are

recovering. This message is also extended to those members who are homebound and recovering from various medical procedures. Our prayers are with you for a successful recovery. Best wishes are also extended to those members who are cele-

brating a birthday, anniversary, or special event during the month of October. I would like to thank the membership and the community for their continued support. —George T. Clarke

Building 19 Association Last night, “Game Night,” was enjoyed by all present. For $1, association members were able to play chess/ checkers, dominoes, interactive games, such as Wii Family Feud and bowling, while enjoying delicious snacks and refreshments. Congratulations to the members that showed off their skills and won prizes. Refreshments of pizza and fried chicken were served, along with pasta salad, complements of Lorene Moss. Thanks to all committee members who volunteered their time to continue to make “Game Night” a fun night without traveling on anything but an elevator! Building 19 Association members

who would like to support the effort to wipe out breast cancer in our lifetime should get involved in the walk tomorrow, October 17th, at Orchard Beach. For those interested in participating in the walk, we will meet in the lobby, at 7:30 a.m. Transportation will be available by “sharing a ride” with a fellow cooperator driving to the event. On a voluntary basis, please donate any amount you can afford to this worthy cause. On Friday, October 29th, from 6-7 p.m., we will meet to bag candy for Halloween and decorate the lobby. On Sunday, October 31st, from 4-6 p.m., we will be in the lobby giving out Halloween

candy. On Friday, November 19th at 7:00 p.m., we will set up the meeting room for our third annual International Food Festival (IFF) to be held on Saturday, November 20th. In the past, our IFF fundraiser has been a huge success due to the generosity of our building members. So once again, please represent your country or state of origin by donating your favorite dish. Cooperators “at large,” on this day, plan to have a “family night out” in your own building by purchasing a meal (dessert and drink included) from around the world for $8 per meal! R em ind er : Pursuant to our bylaws

Article VIII, Sec. 1.a, there will be no general membership meeting this month. Our next meeting will be held in November, date and guest speaker to be announced. Also, remember that it is not too late to request the 2011 Francis Williams Scholarship Award Application. Have a blessed and happy October birthday. Please also pray for our members and their family and friends that are ill. Please call 347-427-4746 or email: bldg19assoc@gmail.com if you would like to participate in any of our upcoming events. We can never have enough “Cooperators Doing Something!” —C h a r lot t e C od r in gt on

Building 20 Association Reminder! Election night is next Tuesday, October 19th, in our new and beautiful and larger meeting room in the rear of lobby ‘B’. Contact the election com-

mittee Chairperson, Ms. Judith Glass, to get involved in the process. Pass in your brief autobiography/resume and we will have more nominations Tuesday, October 19th.

Many new and innovative programs are planned for our future - be a part of them. There are three types of people: those who make things happen, those who watch

things happen and those who wonder what happened. Democracy is not a spectator sport. Get involved! —William Craft

Co-op City Branch of the NAACP The next meeting of the Co-op City Branch of the NAACP is Sunday, October 24th. Support the Co-op City Branch of the NAACP and attend meetings. Call the Coop City Branch of the NAACP if you have a question, (718) 671-7856. Executive committee members Eleanor Donnley, 718-379-1297, or Ms. Lottie Townes, 718379-3504, are also available to answer questions and have information about the election, the branch and activities. September 26th marked the opening of the 2010-2011 season of the Co-op City Branch of the NAACP. It is an election year for all branches of the NAACP. The election committee has been established with Mr. Leonard Murrell, chairperson. Other committee members include Jeanette Graves, Mildred Davis, Lottie Townes,

Eleanor Donnley, Joyce Wilson and Janice Brown. Eva Lazaar will fill in should any member withdraw from the committee. Interested candidates will need to submit signed petitions. On Sunday, October 24th, at the meeting the nominating committee will submit a slate for officers and members of the executive committee. All current members are eligible to run for any office. Additional nominations may come from the floor with three (3) signed petitions. Only members in good standing are eligible to vote. Sunday, November 28th, the voting takes place. We are pleased to inform you that applications for the U.S. Department of State's 2011 Summer Student Internship Program are being accepted now. Go to this website: http://careers.state.gov/students/programs.ht

ml#SIP for more information and to start the online application process. Please note that the deadline to submit completed applications is November 01. You must be a U.S. Citizen and a student (a full- or part-time continuing college or university junior, or graduate student - including graduating seniors intending to go on to graduate school) to be eligible. Please read the program description and vacancy announcement for more information. November 2nd is Election Day and it’s the responsibility of all citizens to vote. This is how a Democracy works. Whether your candidate becomes the winner or not, without your vote they don’t have a chance! Make sure you know where to vote and make sure you are registered, especially if you have recently changed

your personal circumstance. Join the NAACP online at: http://action.naacp.org/BeAMember, visit the website, attend meetings and be part of the solution. The NAACP monthly meetings are held at 3:00 p.m., 100 Erskine Place, Bldg. 31A, Gr. Fl. Members should attend the meeting and participate. Tomorrow, let’s attend “Friends and Family’s Day in Co-op City” at 2 p.m., Sunday, October 17, Rm. B, Dreiser Community Center. You are welcome to let us know about a celebration or Co-op City announcement of interest. Let the Co-op City Branch know if you are ill or homebound. The Co-op City Branch of the NAACP sends wishes for a speedy recovery and congratulates all celebrating an event. —E va La zaa r

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Coalition of African-American Churches & Community Organizations The Coalition of African-American Churches & Community Organizations of Co-op City, Inc. next general membership meeting will be on Tuesday, November 9, at 7 p.m.,177 Dreiser Community Center, Room 15. Our 15th annual “Friends & Family Day Celebrations” will be tomorrow, Sunday, October 17, at 3 p.m., Aud. “B,“ 177 Dreiser Loop (Co-op City), Bronx. You are welcome to invite your family and neighbors to join us for an afternoon of family reunion, networking, entertainment, inspiration, vendors, games, prizes, and much more. Refreshments will be served. We are pleased to announce that Robert T. Johnson, Esq., Bronx District Attorney, has accepted our invitation and will be our guest speaker. Free admission. For further information, call (718) 320-1861, (718) 671-5957, (718) 379-3494. The Coalition continues to plan activities that will

enhance the quality of life in our community. Please inform the Coalition of any suggestions that you may have. Patricia Bonaparte is the President of the Coalition. Phone number, 1-718-320-1861. The Coalition is a non-profit organization dedicated to maintaining and improving the quality of life of cooperators and providing educational and culturally enriching programs for the community. We also act as one voice for all Coalition members where there are issues of common concern and human rights. Members of the Coalition include the following African-American Association; Coop City Baptist Church; Faith @ Work Christian Church; Harriet Tubman Independent Democratic Club; NAACP, Co-op City Branch; Retirees of Dreiser Loop; St. Joseph Episcopal Church and Zodiacs Track Club. Please support our efforts by sending us your tax

deductible contribution, made payable to: Coalition of African-American Churches & Community Organizations of Co-op City, Inc., Post Office Box 619, Bronx, N.Y. 10475. Churches and 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 the information about events and issues. Heartfelt condolences to John Hill, Jr. and his family on the loss of his father John Hill, Sr. Remember the Coalition motto is: “Coming Together is a Beginning, Keeping Together is Progress, Working Together is Success.” —H a r m a n T. L ea cock

Zodiacs Track Club Zodiacs continue their winning streak. We competed in AAU XC developmental meet on Sunday, Oct. 10th and won 20 awards. It was good competition and we had great weather. Awards were given to the top 8 athletes. The following athletes took first place in their division: Romero Bowes, Jaquan McClure, Hugh Frazier, Aaliyah Wajid, Xavier Wajid. Second place winners are: Beverly Seignous, Adrian Swifthenry, Giovanna Tolbert, and Shem Spencer. Taking 3rd place was Jacqueline Kendall. Fourth place winners are: Elijah Harewood, Jorge Arenas, Erica Pate. Fifth place runner was Jaylah Eargle. Sixth place winners were Kristan Cadiz and Kendra Todd. Seventh place winner was Treasure Glymph and eighth place winners were

Tori Peters, Zaria Wright and Kendal Todd. All of the athletes are winners, those who won awards and those who didn’t. Great job. If you want to see some speed, our sprinters will be showing some quick feet on Saturday, Oct. 16th in the NYRR Youth Jamboree. They will compete in Icahn Stadium at Randall’s Island. There will be 55, 100, 200, 400 and 800 meter races. There will also be a 4x200 meter relay, long jump and shot put. Our sprinters can’t wait to get on the track. The cross country runners have been stealing the spotlight since September. The sprinters will have their turn on Saturday. On Sunday, Oct. 17th, the cross country runners will be at Van Cortlandt Park, Bronx, for the USATF MAC

development meet. Both sprinters and cross country runners are expected to do well. If you have or know of any children between the ages of 6 and 16 who are looking to utilize track and field to improve their horizon, please contact us. Please continue to help us advance our children by sending a tax deductible donation to the Zodiacs Track Foundation, P.O. Box 67, Bronx, New York 10475. For additional information, please contact President Thomas Francis at 718-679-2060 or co-President Winston Dinkins at 914-441-6196, email WATCLT @AOL.COM or visit our website, ZODIACS TRACK.ORG. —W in st on Din kin s

Broun Place Townhouse Association The next meeting is scheduled on Thursday, October 28th at 7 p.m., Room 31 at the Bartow Center. Mark that date on your calendar and make every effort to attend. Our new neighbors are especially welcome. New committees and Directors will be formed at this meeting. Some of our neighbors have already volunteered to be Directors and join committees. We hope more of you will volunteer. Membership fees are due. Association membership dues are $12 per family. You may join at the meeting or drop your dues off to Anne in 25A. We have confirmation that our surprise special guest will

Spanish-American Community Club The Spanish-American Community Club would like to thank everyone who joined us for our Hispanic Heritage event, ‘El Dia de la Raza’, on Saturday, October 9th. It was a wonderful evening of music and dancing in celebration of a shared cultural experience. We would like to extend a special thank you to our generous sponsors: Bartow Liquors, Pathmark, Modell’s, Stop & Shop, BJ’s Wholesale Club, Costco, Heineken, Corona and Pepsi. Keep in mind that tickets for our big Holiday Bash are already on sale for Saturday, December 11th. We invite everyone to join us for a great party with music provided by La Excelencia, David Cedeno and his Orchestra and the sounds of DJ Salsero. For tickets and more information, please contact Alfonso Gonzalez at (718) 671-5922, Delia Anaya at (917) 587-7143 or the clubroom at (718) 379-7017. Additional information for all of our upcoming club events, as well as details concerning the club in general, can be found at our website: http://spanamcccc.synthasite.com. —Carmen Rodriguez

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African-American Association G en er a l M em ber sh ip M eetin g – Thank you to all those who attended last Saturday’s meeting. Mr. Andrew King gave a summary of the developments at the One Nation Working Together Rally in Washington D.C. on Oct. 2nd to support President Barack Obama in his efforts to create jobs, better education and equal justice. The turnout was successful, including participation by many young people. They were directed to return home and encourage all to vote on November 2nd for the best candidates of their choice. Also, members of the Bronx Freedom Party spoke about the importance of voting on November 2nd and informed us that the Freedom Party candidates will visit our community soon. Please listen to what they have to say. If you could not attend the meeting

and have not yet paid your membership dues, please mail your check or money order (DO NOT SEND 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 Association sponsors the following programs, and we invite you to participate: C onver sa t iona l Sp a n ish C la sses – Will begin on Saturday, October 16th, 3:00 p.m. for beginners and 4:00 p.m. for intermediate and advanced students. Registration on Saturday 9/16 is scheduled for 2:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 15. The fee: 8 classes @ $14 each, plus $15 membership to support the Association.

C ub Scou t s Pa ck – Cub Scout meetings have begun and we thank Scout Leader, Linwood Wilson, and Organizer, Ronald Hartridge. There will be a Parents’ Meeting on Thursday, October 21st, 6:30 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 4. All parents should attend. The next meeting of the Cub Scout Pack will also be Thursday, October 21st, 7:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 4. Boys, ages 6-11, can still join. They will get the experience of developing new skills, working on projects together, going places together, being in a friendly/safe environment, making friends, having fun, and much more. If you have not already registered your son, please arrive at 6:30 p.m. The fee: $30 for 18 months. Call 718-3795555. Book Discu ssion s – The Communiversity of African-Centered

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Community Protestant Church On behalf of our Pastor, Reverend Dr. Calvin E. Owens, and our church family, welcome to Community Protestant Church, a church of love and understanding, located at 1659 East Gun Hill Road, Bronx, NY 10469; telephone: (718) 862-9172. CHURCH SCHEDULE Sunday School - 9:00 a.m. Worship Service - 11:00 a.m. Communion Service - Every first and third Sundays Prayer Meeting and Bible Study – Wednesday at 7 p.m. THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMS ARE AT THE CHURCH’S ANNEX: 2053 ASCH LOOP NORTH (CO-OP CITY) Morning Prayer Services - Tuesday, 6:00 a.m. – 7:30 a.m. and 9:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. Neighborhood Bible Study - Thursday at 10:00 a.m. Fellowship, “Life on God’s Terms” - Every Friday (except 4th Friday) 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. OTHER SCHEDULED EVENTS: GOSPEL EXTRAVAGANZA AT COMMUNITY PROTESTANT CHURCH, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 16TH, 6:00 p.m. - featuring The Soul Converters, Spiritual Echoes, The Four Stars, Edward James Nesmith and The Gospel Helpers, The Heavenly Royals, MLBC Male Chorus, Men in Christ of Gethsemane Church. Theo Hundley Productions. Sponsored by O&M Productions.

Faith In God Church & Bible Institute Pastor, President, and Founder, Rev. Dr. Gladys R. Little, and Assistant Pastor, Minister Vernon Little, extend to everyone a healthy, happy, prosperous welcome! Let’s keep the faith. Most of the time, you’re going to feel like you’re in the minority when it comes to standing up for righteousness, but don’t waver. Remember, our road is narrow. God’s Word says in John 6:60-69: 60 Therefore many of His disciples, when they heard this, said, “This is a hard saying; who can understand it?” 61 When Jesus knew Himself that His disciples complained about this, He said to them, “Does this offend you?” 62 What then if you should see the Son of Man ascend where He was before? 63 It is the Spirit who gives life; the flesh profits nothing. The words that I speak to you are spirit, and they are life. 64 But there are some of you who do not believe. For Jesus knew from the beginning who they were who did not believe, and who would betray Him. 65 And He said, “Therefore I have said to you that no one can come to Me unless it has been granted to him by My Father.” 66 From that time many of His disciples went back and walked with Him no more. 67 Then Jesus said to the twelve, “Do you also want to go away?” 68 But Simon Peter answered Him, “Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life. 69 Also we have come to believe and know that You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.” Invitations: Church doors open today at 3 p.m. for a Sweet Hour of Prayer. Tomorrow morning at 10 a.m., Dr. Little teaches a Sunday School class. Morning worship is at 11 a.m. We play Min. Vernon Little’s songs, ‘Words To Live By’ & ‘Proverbs’ during the offering. Please come out and support these services. Also, go to YouTube and see Min. Vernon Little’s video for his song ‘Proverbs.’ Our convention was a great success. Thank you to all who came out and thank you to all of the participants: Min. Marlon Young, Sis. Shatiya La’D (Video Ministry), Sis. Heather Walker (singer), and Bro. Edwin Little. We are located at 171 Dreiser Loop in Section 1. Our phone numbers are (347) 276-4925 and (718) 671-3627. Jesus loves you, and so do we. M in . Ver n on L it t le —M

Tickets: $20/advance - $25/at door. For tickets: (914) 3108552; (718) 862-9172; (917) 557-5502. Saturday, October 23, 9:00 p.m. - 2:00 a.m.– Enjoy a great evening of entertainment at the South Carolina Union’s Annual Dance in Dreiser Auditorium. Music by DJ Jimmy Pressley. Ticket: $20/advance; $25/at door, available by calling (718) 379-8514; (718) 671-0425, (718) 671-5493 or (718) 671-0231. Saturday, November 6th: Look forward to two regularly scheduled events hosted by Sister to Sister Women’s Ministry on the first Saturday of the month: Soul Sisters Reading Network and Craft workshop. At 10:00 a.m., they will be reading THE IMMORTAL LIFE OF HENRIETTA LACKS, by Rebecca Skloot. It will be followed by the widely popular knitting and crocheting sisterhood of women and girls at noon. New crafters fee is $8, includes supply package; $5 for returning members. Reservations required. Contact cpcsisters@aol.com or (718) 320-1193. C PC TO UR S SPO NSO R S T HE F OL L OW I NG TR IPS. C ALL (718) 671-1182 FOR TI CKE TS AND/

OR ADDIT IONAL INFOR MATI ON 1. Saturday, November 6th, CPC Tours’ annual trip to the Apple Festival at Peddler’s Village and Penn Purchase, Bucks County, PA. Enjoy an autumn day where crafts people gather to show their wares and demonstrate their skills. In Peddlers Village, you will have over 70 quaint shops including handcrafts, leather jewelry, collectibles and specialty foods. Penn Purchase, located across from Peddlers Village, features such stores as Brooks Brothers, Coach, Jones NY and Nine West Outlets. Ticket: $47. 2. Tuesday, December 7th, CPC Tours’ trip to Foxwoods Resort and Casino to see “Home for the Holidays,” featuring Herb Reed and The Platters. Tickets: $59 includes $15 rebate and $10 food voucher. 3. Saturday, December 11th, CPC Tours’ Annual Christmas Shopping Spree to Tanger Outlet Center in Riverhead, LI. Stock up on gifts from Banana Republic, Gap, Coach Factory Store, Jones NY, J. Crew, Easy Spirit, Timberland, London Fog. Tickets: $40. —E va n G. M itchell

Evangelical Church of Co-op City – UMC C om e & Visit Us – We welcome you to God’s House – Your House – One Family in Christ. We are a congregation with spirit-filled worship, offering a variety of opportunities for spiritual growth, fellowship and service to God and our community. We are a multi-ethnic, multi-cultural and bilingual congregation and all are welcome. Services are at the church at 2350 Palmer Avenue, across the street from Building 30. Parking is available. Su n da 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. L a ity C eleb r a t ion – On Sunday, October 17th, we will be celebrating all the people who have dedicated their time to giving to the church where needed. The celebration will be at both services. Website - Visit our new website at www.co-opcityumchurch.org to learn more about our church and worship. Also learn about Buy for Charity on our website and learn how to support our church while shopping online for no extra cost to you. Neos P r ogr a m s – The teens, tweens and children’s

programs every Friday night at 8 p.m. at the church. We also have for girls & boys liturgical dancing, ages 5 to 12, 8 p.m. on Fridays. M usic Sch ool – The church is happy to announce the start of the Crescendo Christian Music School at the church. Learn piano, guitar, voice and theory. You can contact Maestro Frank Colon at (917) 753-3644. The school will be open from Monday – Thursday, 2 p.m. – 8 p.m. Private and group lessons. Earlier lessons can be arranged. Come and register if you are interested in learning music. All ages welcome. Free registration and affordable rates. C hoir – All ages are welcome and rehearsals are Thursday evenings at 8 p.m. – 9 p.m. After Sch ool Pr ogr a m – The after school program will be starting again and anyone wishing to send their children to a safe environment, where they can do homework, learn what’s in God’s word and just have some fun, please call (718) 671-1033. The after school program is held in the Room 43 of Einstein Community Center. Pr a yer R et r ea t – Will be November 6th from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. and will be in English. Come and bring a friend, this will be a blessing from the Lord. —R ev. Dr. M ilca Alva r ez-P la ud

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Co-op City Baptist Church Rev. Dr. Sheldon E. Williams and the Coop City Baptist Church family invite the community to join us tomorrow for worship service at 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. Sunday School for adults and children will be held at 9:15 a.m. Bible study is held on Wednesdays at 1:00 p.m. and at 7:30 p.m. and on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday at 5 p.m. Prayer service is held on Fridays at 12 p.m. and at 7:30 p.m. The Co-op City Baptist Church is located at 135 Einstein Loop, Room 50 (lower level). Our telephone number is 718-320-3774. We invite you to worship, study, and pray with us. Visit us on the web at www.coopcitybaptist church.org. If you are unable to attend, you may dial in to listen on PODCAST. Call (646) 929-2953 at 12 p.m. to hear the service. The podcast is also available on our website.

Mid-week worship service is held on Wednesdays at 12 p.m. Please join us for a mid-week spiritual pick-up. If unable to attend, you may phone in on PODCAST at 646-929-2953. Distribution for “Feast Delivers,” hosted by the Just For Men Ministry, is on today, Saturday, October 16, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Please make note of the change in the distribution date. The Co-op City Intergenerational Outreach Center, Inc. Saturday Tutoring Program for students in grades 2 through 5 will resume on Saturday, October 23. Tutoring sessions are held from 3 to 4 p.m. for 2nd and 3rd graders and 4 to 5 p.m. for 4th and 5th graders. Tutoring is offered in mathematics, English, science and social studies. For addi-

tional information, call 917-620-2859 or 718671- 8449. You must register during program hours. The Co-op City Intergenerational Outreach Center Incorporated’s Senior Program is presenting a “Get Ready New York” presentation by the Co-op City CERT discussing being prepared for emergencies such as fire, blackout or severe weather conditions. The presentation will be held on Tuesday, October 26 at 10:00 a.m. at Co-op City Baptist Church. To RSVP or for additional information, call 718-379-5267 or 718-6718449. Rev. Dr. Williams has a radio show on WMCA 570 AM every Friday at 1:30 .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.PrincipleCenteredLiving.com or www.RevDrSheldonEWilliams.com. Have you considered where you will go on your next vacation? The Scholarship Ministry invites you to travel with them to Orlando, Florida on August 13, 2011 for nine days. Highlights of the trip include: Visit the Holy Land Experience - a recreation of ancient Jerusalem, Arabian Nights for a Dinner Show, Visit Bok Tower Gardens, Morse Museum see Tiffany Chapel and sightseeing on the way to and from Florida. Prices are $765 pp/double occupancy. For reservations or additional information, call 718-671-1918, 718-6717507 or 718-320- 3774. —Ha tt ie L . Lucas

Church of the Savior Rev. Dr. Robert A. Smith, Jr., Pastor; Lady Theresa M. Smith, co-founder; Rev. McMillian, Assistant Pastor, and the Church of the Savior family extend an invitation to every person to worship with us. We are a non-denominational, inter-racial, inter-cultural, intergenerational fellowship of believers. We care about you, not your W2. We are not church as usual. Come as you are, we leave the judging to God. The Church of the Savior family extends love and affirmation to the Co-op City community; a warm welcome awaits you!! We love you for who you are, not what you have. Please call us at 718-320-0002 or 917-7344058 for more information. Do you want a

place that allows you to meet the living God? Do you want to be connected to people who care about you, not what you have on or how much money you make? A special seat and friend awaits you. Church of the Savior is located at 120 DeKruif Place – street level, (under Building #7 near Dreiser Loop). Take the 38 or QBX1 to Dreiser Loop and DeKruif Pl. Our mailing address is P.O. Box 86, Bronx, NY 10475. Sunday Morning Schedule: Adult Bible Study – 9:15 a.m. Divine Worship 10:30 a.m. Dr. Sm it h’s ser mon t opic: “But God!!” Scr ipt ur e: Acts 12:1-11. Good news! Our children’s Sunday

School is ready to teach and nurture your child/children in the word of God. All sessions are during worship service. Discount tickets are available for Great Adventure. Call 718-925-5052 to get yours! Tickets good on weekends also, SAVE $20! Good for Frightfest in October. Weekly Activity – Church of the Savior worship at 10:30 a.m. Come and be blessed; we want an opportunity to love you. See you in church. Tune in!!– Each Thursday at 10:00 a.m. Channel 70, Bronxnet. Tune in and be blessed. If this program has lifted you, please let us know. Dr. Smith can be contacted at 718-320-0002. If you prefer to drop a per-

sonal note: P.O. Box 86, Bronx, NY 10475 is our mailing address. Bereavement Support Group meets Monday evenings at 7:00 p.m. Are you grieving the loss of a loved one? Come, our arms and hearts are open to you. God bless you! Every Thursday evening, 7:00-9:00 p.m., Bible Study in session. The dynamic Evangelist and gifted teacher, Dr. Margaret Watson, will be the instructor. Bring a friend, everyone is welcome! Th ought to Pon der : “Growth means change and change involves risk, from the known to the unknown.” —R ev. Dr. Rober t A. Sm it h, J r.

Retirees of Dreiser Loop At t en t ion ! The Coalition Against MTA Cuts will hold a rally on Thursday, October 21st at 7 p.m. in the Dreiser Loop Auditorium A to speak out to share your experiences with the MTA bus service cuts. C ir cle t h e da t e! Thursday, December 16th. The RETIREES’ Christmas Party will be held in the Dreiser Loop Community Center Auditorium from 4 – 9 p.m. Ticket price is $45. Tickets are available - see Beverly Waller in Club room 19 or call her at (718) 379-0377. T R AVE L AC T I VI T I E S: The Tunica, MS and Memphis, TN trip, Oct. 23rd to Oct. 31st (9 day/8 night/Sat.Sun.). Price: $690/double occupancy. The trip includes: tour of Memphis, visit the Civil Rights Museum dedicated to Martin L. King, visit the Smithsonian Museum, and visit the Rock ‘n’ Soul Museum and

much more (Contact: Eleanora Jones at 718-671-5707). We are going to AC Hilton Casino. Join us on Tuesday, Nov. 16th through Thursday, the 18th, (3 day/2 night). Price: $200/double occupancy/$265/single occupancy. Rebate: $20/play +$20 cash +$20 food voucher. FINAL PAYMENT DUE: OCT. 15. (Contact: Ida Morton at 718-379-0377) Contact Dolores Shivers (917-2820320) about two new exciting 2011 trips: Cape Cod, MA, May 23-27th, ($529/double) and Dover, DE and Crab Feast, Aug. 911th ($409/double). Pick up your flyers in Clubroom 19. Not e: If anyone has special needs, please let your Trip Group Leader know ASAP. T H E AT R E C O M M I T T E E : Come with us to see the following: The

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comical play Medea’s Big Happy Family, Madison Square Garden, Sat., Oct. 17th; a revival of Driving Miss Daisy coming to the John Golden Theatre-opening in Oct. (date to be determined). Additionally, the Theatre Committee is planning a trip to the Radio City Christmas Show in November. If interested in any show - sign up ASAP with your phone # and a deposit. The Committee Members meet in Clubroom 19 on Thursdays, after 3 p.m. or call (718) 379-0377. G O O D AND WE L FAR E : We support all of you on the mend and send warm and bright wishes for a speedy recovery, and a subsequent long and healthy life. Contact Elinor Gordon at (718) 379-8755 regarding illnesses and bereavements. RETIREES and friends, keep in mind

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Monday, October 18

Bartow

Einstein

Library

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

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

Alert & Alive

Dominoes

10:00 am, Rm. 31

10:00 am, Rm. 45

9 a.m, Rm. 7

Bingo

Around The Lunch Table

Stay Well Exercise

11:30 a.m. Rm. 49

Walking Club

Bingo

11 a.m., Rm. 7

1:00 p.m., Rm. 49

Afternoon Movie

Word Games

Internet Cafe

2 p.m. Rm. 25

2 - 4 pm, Rm. 34

Current Events

Dominoes

10 am, Rm. 31

11 am, Rm. 31

Dominoes 2 p.m. Rm. 25

10:00 am, Rm. 31

Beginner’s Self Defense

Crochet & Knitting

Soups, Breads and Desserts

Shepherd’s pie carrots

Whole wheat bread, red apples

Rye bread, banana

2 - 4 pm, Rm. 7

Wed., Oct. 20

Meatloaf w/gravy, baked fresh yams, green beans/carrots

Meatloaf, linguini, collard greens

Whole wheat bread, fresh oranges

10:00 am, Rm. 49

Library, Exercise, Chat Session

Rye bread, diced peaches

9:30 am – 1:00 pm, Rm. 7

Orange juice, rosemary chicken, linguine, broccoli florets

Oven baked chicken, mashed potatoes, oriental blend

Tai Chi

Thurs., Oct. 21 Fri., Oct. 22

Pineapple, breaded fish w/tartar sauce, fried rice, carrot-raisin salad

Lentil soup, breaded flounder, potato wedges, green beans

Whole wheat bread Bosc pear

11:00 am, Rm. 45

10 am, Rm. 2

Alert & Alive 10:30 am, Rm. 7

1:00 pm, Rm. 49

Mixed Cultural Dance Tuesday Movie w/popcorn

Word Games

Internet Cafe in the Computer Lab

2-4 pm, Rm. 25

2-4 pm, Rm. 34

2-4 pm, Rm. 7

Stay Well Exercise

Dominoes

10 am, Rm. 31

10 am, Rm. 45

Line Dancing

Library, Exercise, Chat Session,

Spelling Bee

11 am, Rm. 31

9:30 am – 1:00 pm, Rm. 7

10 am, Rm. 49

Garden Club

Spanish Practice Class

10:30 am, Rm. 7

10:30 am in Computer lab

11 am, Rm. 2

Bingo

1-4 pm, Rm. 7

Blood Pressure 1st & 3rd Wed.

1:00 pm, Rm. 49

Internet Cafe

Sewing w/Raymonde

9-10 am, Rm. 31

2-4 pm, Rm. 34

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

Library

Dominoes

9 am-1 pm Rm. 31

10 am, Rm. 45

Library, Exercise, Chat Session

Chat session

Stay Well Exercise

Belly Dancing

9:30 am – 1 pm Rm. 31

10-11 am, Rm. 45

12:30 pm Aud. A

Dominoes

Spelling Bee

2:30 pm, Rm. 25

11am, Rm. 49

1 pm, Aud. A Drama Rm. 7

Word Games

Bingo

Thursday Movie w/popcorn

2-4 pm, Rm. 25

1 pm, Rm. 49

2-4 pm, Rm. 7

Bingo

Internet Cafe

Blood Pressure 1st & 3rd Thursday

2 pm, Rm. 25

2-4 pm, Rm. 34

10:00-11:30, Rm. 7

10 am, Rm. 31 2:30 pm, Rm.25

Mon., Orange-pineapple juice, beef casserole Oct. w/macaroni, tossed 18 salad w/salad dressing

Non-Kosher

Orange chicken, yellow rice, spinach

Bingo

Dominoes

Kosher

Apple juice, baked chicken, mixed vegetables, mashed potatoes

9 am, Rm. 31

Advanced Self Defense

Date:

Tues., Oct. 19

Bingo

Tuesday, October 19

Dreiser

10:30 am in Aud. A

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

Wednesday, October 20

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

Dominoes 2:30 pm, Rm. 25

Word Games 2-4 pm, Rm. 25

Bingo 2 pm, Rm. 25

Tai Chi Art

Thursday, October 21

9:30 am – 1:00 pm, Rm. 7

“Handi-Flex

“Movie Madness”

Dominoes

Crochet & Knitting

10 am, Rm. 45

9 am, Rm. 2

Spelling Bee

Art

11 am, Rm. 31

10 am, Rm. 45

Day at the Movies w/popcorn

Self Defense

10 am, Rm. 7

Dominoes

10 am, Rm. 45

2:30 pm, Rm.31

Bingo

Meditative Moments

Friday, October 22

9:30 a.m., Rm. 31

1 pm, Rm. 49

11 am, Rm. 8

Word Games

Internet Cafe

Afternoon Movie

2 pm-4 pm, Rm. 25

2-4 pm, Rm. 34

2-4 pm, Rm. 7

Bingo

Blood Pressure 2nd & 4th Friday

2 pm, Rm. 25

10:00-11:30 Rm. 49

*Schedule subject to changes without notice*

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Upcoming Events/Trips C on tinuing Educa tion Cla sses in C oop C ity - Lehman College in collaboration with JASA is offering the following classes for Fall 2010: Computer Basics 2007, Introduction to the Internet and Social Networking, Microsoft Word 2007, Microsoft Excel 2007, Conversational Spanish for Beginners, An Introduction to Hatha Yoga, An Introduction to Belly “Aerobics,” Beginning Tai Chi Chuan And Qigong, Jewelry Making: From PaperMache to Pearls, Embroidery w/Reverse Applique,’ The Art of Crochet and Paper Crafts. C a ta logues ca n be found a t loca l senior center s in E instein, Ba r tow, a nd the Dr eiser community center, a lso a t the J ASA Senior Ser vices Office a t 2049 Ba r tow Avenue a nd the River ba y C or p. M ana gement Office, a cr oss the ha ll fr om the C o-op City Public Sa fety Office. For more information, please call 718-3202066. Pick up your catalog today! Sponsored by Lehman College & JASA. INT ER NE T C AFÉ E VERY DAY AT T HE E INST E IN SENI OR C E NT E R, 135 Einstein Loop, from 2:00 -4:00 p.m. in room 34. You can explore on the web, check your e-mail, etc. NOTE : THIS IS NOT A COMPUTER CLASS. YOU NEED TO BE ABLE TO USE THE COMPUTER ON YOUR OWN. AF T E R NO ON M OVI E S AT DRI ESE R from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. in room 7, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday. Popcorn will be served. C om e & join us to pla y Bingo, Wor d Ga mes & Dominoes in the Bartow Senior

Center from 2-4 p.m. on Monday and Friday and 2:30 p.m.-4 p.m. on Tuesday-Thursday in Room 25. Fa ir wa y Food M a r ket - We have not solidified a date for future trips to Fairway due to lack of transportation. We will try our best to include Fairway Food Market within our shopping trips for the upcoming months. Ha lloween Pa r ty - Thursday, October 28, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the Bartow Senior Center, Room 31. Cost: $3. Pick-ups – Einstein, 10:00 a.m.; Dreiser, 10:30 a.m. You can register at the senior centers. If you have any questions, call 718-320-2066. Registration begins immediately. Flyers will be located in the local centers. Wood bu r y C om m on s – Monday, October 25th – Transportation/boxed lunch, $12. Pick-ups: Asch Loop at 9:00 a.m., Dreiser Loop at 9:15 a.m., Einstein Loop at 9:30 a.m. Phone registration will begin immediately. Please sign up by calling the Bartow office, (718) 320-2066. T h e K n it t in g & C r och et in g E xt r a va ga n za is here again. Come join us on Monday, October 25, at the Dreiser Loop Senior Center, Room 7, at 9:30 a.m. until 12 p.m. Senior C enter Field Tr ip Per mission Slip – Effective immediately, all senior center participants will be required to fill out a Senior Center Field Trip Permission Slip before going on any JASA senior center trips. The driver should have a copy of the permission slip in the van at all times. If you have not filled out a form prior to the trip, the driver will have blank forms in the vehicle.

Blood Pressure screenings Trained volunteers are providing FREE blood pressure screenings to the 60+ community, conveniently, located at all three of the Co-op City Community Centers. All you need is to become a member by simply filling out a short application form available at any of the local centers. L O C AT I O NS & SC H E DUL E : 135 Einstein Loop, Room 45, every 2nd & 4th Friday at 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.; 177 Dreiser Loop, Room 7, every 1st & 3rd Thursday at 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.; 2049 Bartow Avenue, Room 31, every 1st & 3rd Wednesday at 9 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.

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WEEKLY SCHEDULE BUILDING & TOWNHOUSES ASSOCIATION Coalition of Affordable Housing, “Meeting” Mon., 10/18; 7:30 pm Bartow Room #28 “Fish Fry” Sat., 10/23; 12:00 pm Dreiser Room #1 Debs Place Association, “Meeting” Thurs., 10/21; 7:00 pm Dreiser Room #1

HOBBIES African American Club, “Belly Dance Class” Mon., 10/18; 6:00 pm Dreiser Room #2 “Yoga/Pilates” Tues., 10/19; - Thurs., 10/21; 6:00 pm Dreiser Room #2, Cub Scouts “Meeting” Thurs., 10/21; 6:30 pm Dreiser Room #4 Co-op City Duplicate Bridge Club “Bridge Training Class” Wed., 10/20; 4:00 pm Dreiser Room #9, “Bridge Game” Wed., 10/20; 6:00 pm Dreiser Room #9

POLITICAL Working Families Party of Co-op City, “Update on MTA Bus #28” 10/21; 6:00 pm Dreiser Auditorium A

RELIGIOUS Church of the New Vision, “Bible Studies” Sun., 10/24; 9:30 am Einstein Room #38 Circle of Christ Church, Fri., 10/22; 6:00 pm & Sun., 10/24; 9:00 am Church Service Bartow Rooms #28 & #31 Faith @ Work Christian Church, “Bible Studies” Thurs., 10/21; 5:00 pm “Church Service” Sun., 10/24; 8:00 am Dreiser Rm #8 Iglesia Cristiana Marcos 16:15, Sun., 10/24; 10:00 am Einstein Rm #35 Harvest Restoration Ministries, Wed., 10/20; 7 pm & Sun., 10/24; 10:00 am Dreiser Room #10 Mt. Calvary Baptist Church, Thurs., 10/21; 6:00 pm Dreiser Room #9

SCOUTS Girls Scouts of New York, “Meeting” Fri., 10/22; 5 pm Dreiser Rms #1, 2, 4, 9

SENIORS JASA Senior Services, “Luncheon” Mon-Fri 10/18;-10/22; 8:00 am Bartow Room #31 A.A.R.P. Peachtree Chapter 4997, “Meeting” Mon., 10/18; 12:00 pm Dreiser Auditorium A

SERVICE & CIVIC Weight Watchers Nutrition Program, Tues., 10/19; “Meeting Time” 6:00 pm Dreiser Room #4 Williamsbridge Club, “Job Placement Preparation” Fri., 10/22; 9:00 am Dreiser Auditorium A

SOCIAL Spanish American Club, “Cultural Event” Sat., 10/23; 6:00 pm Dreiser Room #4

Baychester Library Events VISIT THE LIBRARY — A GREAT WEALTH OF INFORMATION — 2010/2011 Book Discussion — Thursdays • 1:30 p.m. Titles can now be reserved through the library. Participants should read each selection in advance and be prepared to take part in the discussion. Admission is free. Please sign up at the Information Desk.

In celebration of the Latin Heritage Month, the Baychester Branch Library presents the following programs: November 4 - THREE CUPS OF TEA by Greg Mortenson TAG/Every Tuesday, 4 p.m. • Storytelling/Poetry • 1st Wednesday, 4 p.m. Book Café/3rd Wednesday, 4 p.m. • Book Group/1st Friday, 3:15 p.m. Card Games/3rd Friday, 3:15 p.m.

In Celebration of the Latin Heritage Month, the Baychester Branch Library presents the following programs: Tuesday, October 19: 1:30 p.m. — Sing For Life; 4:00 p.m. — TAG Clases de Computadora Gratis — Viernes 8 de Octubre (10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.) Se require matrícula previa (firme en escritorio de informacíon) • clases limitadas a 7 personas • clases son de una sección solamente • clases son con práctica immediata

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AARP Chapter #4997 R E M I NDE R : The next meeting of the AARP Peachtree Chapter #4997 is scheduled for Monday, October 18th at 1 p.m. in Dreiser Loop Community Center, Auditorium “A.” If making payments for below listed trips/activities, please come early (1/2 hour before meeting time) to avoid crowding at the table… R E M I NDE R - 2: We are once again receiving canned goods (not outdated) and other “non-perishable” food items for our food drive. All donations will be given to a neighborhood soup kitchen. These items may be brought to the AARP Room “O” in Dreiser Loop Community Center, Mon. – Fri., 11 a.m.-4 p.m. F YI : AARP Defensive Driver Class is scheduled for Saturday, November 20 at 8 a.m. Call 718-320-1946 – speak slowly and leave your name and phone number, and someone will get back to you as soon as possible. To notify Peachtree Chapter of illness or bereavement, contact Frances Wilson, Good & Welfare Coordinator, 718-6715493. 2010 TOUR COMMITTEE ACTIVITIES (COME EARLY TO SIGN-UP AND PAY FOR BELOW LISTED TRIPS/ ACTIVITIES) December 9 (Thurs) - Peachtree Holiday Celebration at Villa Barone Manor - 1 to 5 p.m. — $65 — (transportation is available on a “first come, first serve” basis). Tickets are available in the AARP Office in Dreiser Loop Community Center, Room “O”, Mon.-10 a.m. - noon; and Thursday and Friday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

December 30 (Thurs.) - January 1 (Sat.), 2011 – New Year’s Eve at the Desmond Hotel (Malvern, PA); includes 4 hour stay at the Sands Casino (Bethlehem, PA) or free time in the town of Bethlehem; after checking-in, dinner & show at the Desmond Hotel; buffet breakfast at the hotel; choice for the day (New Year’s Eve): 4-hour stay in Atlantic City or a narrated tour of Philadelphia or shopping at the King of Prussia Mall or a day at the Desmond (playing cards, a movie, Bingo or swimming); attend the New Year’s Eve Cocktail Party and Surf & Turf Dinner w/open bar, champagne toast, hats, noise makers, music & dancing & more; New Year’s Day brunch w/music & dancing and a show before departing for home — $530/person - double; $630 single; $520/person - triple; $100 deposit due with reservation form ($50/person trip insurance – optional) – NOTE: A payment is due at the Oct. meeting…contact Delores – 718-3792176. 2011 TOUR COMMITTEE ACTIVITIES: January 19-29, 2011 – “No-Fly” Cruise Winter Escape; 11 days/10 nights; depart from New York via Deluxe Motor Coach w/overnight stops; arriving in Charleston (SC) to board the ship to Key West (FL); Nassau & Freeport (Bahamas); returning with overnight stops; pricing to be announced; trip insurance optional (recommended); BOOK A.S.A.P., limited categories available at the group rate; Final payment was due Oct. 1st – contact Jeanne – 718-379-3742. —Delor es Deb na m

Goose Island Seniors Wednesday, October 20 — There will be NO Bingo. Thursday, October 21 — General Meeting at Room 38 or 39 at 1:30 p.m. We are going to have a Chinese Auction. Admission is $3 per envelope, it has 12 tickets. We would like to invite non-members and guests to join us. We have some wonderful gifts. Refreshments served. Tuesday, October 26 — Going to Atlantic City Showboat. Price $27, rebate is $30 slot play. Please bring your picture I.D. card. Pick-up time is 8 a.m. at our 3 usual bus stops—Einstein Center, Asch Loop (back of library) and Dreiser Loop. Thursday, November 11 — Going to

Seashore Restaurant for our End of Year Party. Price is $50 (fifty dollars) per person. Everyone is welcome to join in the fun. Music and entertainment by Willard. There are seven (7) entrees to choose from: fried shrimp, shrimp scampi, filet of sole, rosemary chicken, veal cutlet parmagiana, baked salmon, prime rib of beef; wine and soda on table, dessert, coffee and tea. For more information, call Ann or Mary, 718-379-9613, or come to Room 39 at 135 Einstein Center, MondayThursday, 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Good health to all. —M a r y P illa

Einstein Cancer Fund We will be going to the Hilton Casino on Tuesday, November 9th. Cost per person is $27 with a bonus of $25 slot play. You don’t have to play the full amount in one slot machine. Any balance can be played on different slot machines to your liking. Please bring a valid photo I.D. Time of pick-up is at 8 a.m. starting at Einstein Loop followed by Asch Loop and Dreiser Loop. Our next general meeting will be held

in Room 38 at Einstein Loop Center at 1:30 p.m. November 2nd. Dues are $12 and new members are most certainly welcomed. Refreshments will be served. For the above trip to the Hilton Casino, please call Mildred at 718-320-0288, Loretta at 718-671-2958, or Lydia at 718-671-3005. For memorial cards, please call Loretta. Good health and healings are wished to all. —Lyd ia R u a s

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

We often wonder what effect our conduct and our religious faith have upon others. An interesting example can be found in a true story gleaned from the Talmud. Simeon, the son of Ghatah, lived during a period of dire poverty. One day, he sent his pupils to buy a camel from an Arab. When they brought him the animal, they gleefully announced that they had found a precious jewel in its collar. “Did the seller know of this?” he asked. When they said he did not, Simeon retorted, “Do you think I am a barbarian that I should take advantage of the letter of the law by which the gem is mine together with the camel? Return

the gem to the Arab immediately.” When the heathen received it back, he exclaimed, “Blessed be the G-d of Simeon ben Shatah!” We are told that this exclamation was dearer to Simeon than all the riches of the world. In everything we say and do, we must remember that to others we represent the living image of our faith. Others base their judgments on the way we act. If we act as we are taught by our faith, then we have not only fulfilled ourselves, but we also reflect glory upon our religious heritage. We must therefore be fully aware of what we say and do, so that others may look upon the way we live and say, “Blessed be the G-d of this person.”

Co-op City Jewish Center The Co-op City Jewish Center is located at 900 Co-op City Blvd., Bronx, New York 10475. Saturday services are continuing thanks to those people who attend. Please try to attend whenever possible. We would like to remind our members and any Jewish people in Co-op City looking for a conservative synagogue, we are still here, and all are welcome. Try to take

a Saturday and come to services when you can. Frieda will be in the office Monday and Wednesday from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. if anyone wants to drop off their donations or dues. For information regarding the Synagogue or questions, please get in touch with Frieda at 718-671-3679. —Frieda Epstein

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The Traditional Synagogue of Co-op City, Young Israel of Baychester, Section 5 at 115 Einstein Loop, welcomes you to pray with them. Tel. 718-379-6920 Note: 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 22 is before 5:46 p.m. Shabbos ends today, Saturday, October 16, at 6:55 p.m. We recite Havdallah (The Recital over the Wine) at the end of Shabbos. Mincha services on Saturday, October 16 are at 6:00 p.m. The community is always welcome to attend our various functions and enjoy a great day of fun and friendship. Rabbi Kronengold is encouraging you all to attend his most informative classes on the Parsha for the week. Coming Events: Saturday, October 16 at 9 a.m.-Morning services. The Parsha is: LechLecha. Mincha is at 6:00 p.m. The Rabbi’s class discusses the Parsha-Lech

Men’s Club Traditional Synagogue The Men’s Club will be running a trip to the Mount Airy Casino in Pennsylvania on Wednesday, November 3. On Wednesdays, Mount Airy casino runs a senior buffet (for people 55 and older) at a cost of $7.77. C O ST: $25 per person with a $35 slot play; use any machine or table. We provide a free snack going, play games, and on the return trip, we show a movie.

Jewish War Veterans Post 500 A 200 page scrapbook of Post 500, made by deceased PPC Bert Dermansky, has been given to our Post by his wife, Arlene. It contains many photos and articles depicting the 1971-1972 early years of Co-op City Post 500. Every member should really enjoy looking through it. It will be brought to the November 7th Post meeting. On Friday, Nov. 5 at 7 p.m., Bronx County JWV is sponsoring an Oneg Shabbat at the West Point Military Academy Chapel. There will be another Oneg Shabbat at the Riverdale Jewish Center on Independence Ave. in the Bronx. Any member who would like to attend

either service should call our Chaplain, Leon Weinstein, for details. There will be Veterans’ Day ceremonies on Veterans’ Day, Nov. 11 at 2 p.m. at the James J. Peters Bronx VA Hospital. It would be very nice if many of Post 500’s veterans attended. Also, on Tuesday, Nov. 9th at 6 p.m., the Bronx JWV Posts are holding a Child Welfare Party at the Bronx State Children’s Psychiatric Hospital. If you can come and help out, let us know at our next meeting. Birthday greetings to Sidney Schwartz and Norman Green. —Marvin Warm

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Building 33 Association The Association wants to thank everyone who has paid their building dues. We will be at the door two times a week collecting. The dues are $8 per apartment. We will be giving a Halloween Party for the children on Saturday, October 30th at 4 p.m. in the back association room. The building dues are important in order to hold this event. A few cooperators feel that it is okay to send their children to be part of these events without paying their dues. Well, it is not okay. So, before sending your children down to enjoy this party, make sure your dues are paid.

We are trying to have a building meeting this month; watch for the notice. The building is invited to the Friends and Family Day affair in Dreiser Loop tomorrow at 3 p.m. Please come and bring your family. Admission is free. Dinner will be served. In the event of losing a loved one, please call the association and let them know. The number is 718-671-1812. Our sincere sympathy to Barbara Fitzgerald on the loss of her nephew. Get well wishes go out to the sick and the shut-in. —Patricia Bonaparte

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Pentecostal Tabernacle The Pentecostal Tabernacle welcomes everyone to attend worship service at 120 Benchley Place, Building 24 (street level). Sunday School for all age groups begins at 10:30 a.m. Mid-day worship service starts at 11:45 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday evening prayer meeting starts at 7:30 p.m. Bible study is every Friday evening at 7:30 p.m. Focu s: The Gospel Message to the Gentiles. The preaching of the Gospel of Jesus Christ brings conviction and salvation when preached to those who hunger

for God. Then Peter opened his mouth, and said, of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons: But in every nation he that feareth him, and worketh righteousness is accepted with him. The word which God sent unto the children of Israel, preaching peace by Jesus Christ: (He is Lord of all) That word, I say ye know which was published throughout all Judaea, and began from Galilee, after the baptism which John preached. How God anointed Jesus of Nazareth

with the Holy Ghost and with power, who went about doing good, and healing all that were oppressed of the devil, for God was with him. Acts 10:34-38 For salvation to come to the Gentiles, God had to find willing and dedicated individuals both to proclaim and to receive the Gospel. Peter, a Jewish apostle, and Cornelius a Roman officer, characterized godly men with vision. God always searches for people with vision to expand His purposes. Peter received his mission in a

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St. Joseph’s Anglican Episcopal Church St. Joseph’s Anglican Episcopal Church is located at 155 Dreiser Loop on the lower level. Telephone: (718) 320-0844. Weekly Schedule: Su n d a y: Service 9 a.m. Sunday School 9 a.m. Wed n esd a y: Bible Study 7 p.m. T h u r sd a y: Choir Rehearsal 7-8 p.m. F r id a y: Youth Group 4 to 6 p.m. Young Adults 6:30- 9 p.m. The Sunday

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Over 20 words, $6 plus 30¢ for each additional word. $2.40 per line for bold type (3 words max.)

Display Classified: $8.00 per column inch. Fee is payable in advance. No exceptions. No refunds. Checks or Money Orders ONLY payable to Co-op City Times must accompany ad. (We will no longer accept cash.)

Deadline is MONDAY at 3 P.M., except when there is a holiday, in which case the deadline is moved up one day or as announced.

Co-op City Times / October 16, 2010

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