Co-op City Times 10/18/14

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Pre-bid conference for management candidates this Wednesday

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Vol. 49 No. 42

Management firms and individuals interested in submitting bids to be Co-op City’s managing agent will be able to get a first-hand look at all the comprehensive and complex facets of the community as the Riverbay Board’s Ad-Hoc Search Committee hosts a pre-bid conference for all interested candidates beginning at 10 a.m. this Wednesday, October 22nd.

According to Director Bernie Cylich, Chairman of the Search Committee, the day will begin in Room 28 of the Bartow Community Center at 10 a.m. where potential bidders will be given an overview of the community by Board Directors and key staff. According to Cylich, the candidates will then be taken out into the community to tour

Saturday, October 18, 2014

BY BILL STUTTIG

its numerous and often unique components, including the co-generation plant, the Public Safety command center, parking garages, shopping malls, (Continued on page 2)

Co-op City on Tour de Bronx trail, Sunday, Oct. 26

Parts of Co-op City will be included in this year’s Tour de Bronx, now in its 20th year, when it is held on Sunday, Oct. 26.

Presented by Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz, Jr., Transportation Alternatives and the Bronx

Tourism Council, this free bike ride promotes bicycling and pedestrian environmentally-friendly methods of travel, while providing an opportunity for Bronxites and visitors to enjoy a (Continued on page 3)

Public Safety: Doing more with fewer officers than most police departments The city of White Plains, New York, approximately 17 miles to the north of Co-op City has a population of 47,403 residents, somewhat less than Co-op City’s approximately 55,000 residents.

BY BILL STUTTIG

To help safeguard those more than 47,000 people, not to mention thousands more attracted to the area by several large shopping centers, the city (Continued on page 8)

Public Safety officers during a recent OC spray training session.

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Painting work in apartments expected to resume this week Painting and restoration work in apartments should begin again early this coming week following a sudden disruption when the outside contractor doing the work left the job.

Painting work in shareholders’ apartments suddenly stopped on Tuesday, Oct. 15, according to Herb Freedman, a principal with Marion Scott Inc., the managing agent for Riverbay.

“Apparently, because of major problems that Atlas has, this company indicated that they could not continue working here and they pulled out as of Oct. 15, which was their last day on the job,” Freedman said.

The contractor, Atlas Restoration, failed to inform Riverbay that they would not continue to provide painting services and as a result, appointments were not completed last week.

“Atlas did not give us any advanced notice and we are moving

BY JIM ROBERTS

now to fill the vacuum,” Freedman said. “We expect to resume resident painting on Tuesday, Oct. 21. We are dealing with both DC 9 and Local 32 BJ unions in order to hire sufficient painters.”

Riverbay Board President Cleve Taylor said that painting contracts have been a problem here at Riverbay Corporation for the past 15 years starting with ColorTech, EquColor and now Atlas.

“All of these companies have come with the recommendation of Marion Scott Realty,” said President Taylor. “In my opinion, their failure here is a direct indication of the failure of Marion Scott management in Co-op City, and I am going to hold Marion Scott, Inc. responsible for their negligence in bringing in a contractor who has several tax liens levied against them.”

Taylor continued: “The Riverbay

Barnes & Noble to close by end of year (Continued on page 2)

Co-op City, and indeed all of the Bronx, may lose the only large bookstore in the borough with the Barnes & Noble in Bay Plaza (B&N) facing possible closure by year’s end.

Barnes & Noble’s corporate headquarters confirmed this week that the store’s lease may not be renewed when it expires “on or about December 31.”

“Our lease is expiring and we worked diligently to extend the lease,” David Deason, Vice President of Development, at Barnes & Noble said in a statement emailed to the Co-op City Times on Wednesday. “The property owner informed us that they had other users who were willing B&N confirmed that the lease to the Bay Plaza to pay in excess of what Barnes & store may not be renewed when it expires Noble was paying for the leased later this year.

Photo by Bill Stuttig space. We operated our Bronx store and were happy to serve the Plaza, the largest indoor fashion mall in community for 15 years. We’ll look to over 40 years, issued the following re-open as soon as an opportunity statement: “The tenant notified the presents itself.” landlord that they were not renewing Prestige Properties & Development, Inc., developers and managers of Bay their lease, which they had the right to Plaza, which this August opened the (Continued on page 4) new 780,000 square foot Mall at Bay

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Pre-bid meeting

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community centers, and basements and laundry rooms. Director Cylich said the candidates will be given an overview of each department, including Sales and Finance, and also tour model apartments, as well as a sampling of occupied apartments of varying sizes.

Director Cylich said: “It should be a long, but interesting day as potential managing agents get the chance to see the scope of the community and use that information in preparing competitive bids.” Cylich added that so far, 14 potential bidders have formally requested bid packages, a process which includes paying a $150 registration fee.

The public request for bid proposals was released on October 6th. Request for bid proposals were published in major newspapers and real estate trade publications, as well as posted online with designated portals and search engines.

Search Committee Chair Cylich said recently that he is very satisfied with the progress of the search procedure thus far and he feels confident that all requirements of a fair search

procedure have been met and will continue to be met as the process goes forward in the months ahead.

He said that the committee work carried out so far included receiving approval from the state Division of Homes and Community Renewal (HCR) and the federal Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) as to the exact bid requirements outlined in the proposal requests that went out publicly on October 6th.

Director Cylich added that the enormity of managing a community as large and complex as Co-op City, which includes a power plant, Public Safety force, and more than 1,000 employees, has to be specifically outlined and made clear to all potential candidates. He noted that Riverbay’s current managing agent, Marion Scott Real Estate, Inc., has been invited to submit a bid and he said that individuals who currently work for Co-op City in some major supervisory capacity can also apply as a general manager, as long as they have the experience to meet the specific and arduous require-

Corporation has paid this company $19 million in contract payments and we can’t even find a correct address for them. They have submitted invoices to the corporation with questionable addresses and have been picking up their checks in the Administration Office thereby eliminating the need to mail their checks.

“It took the efforts of the Riverbay Corporation Treasurer Bernie Cylich and myself to complete the due diligence task that should have been completed by Marion Scott, Inc. The insistence of MSI General Manager Vernon Cooper to pay a company that the inspectors categorically stated that the work was poor is an indication of neglect, in my opinion.

“I apologize to the shareholders who may have had their painting and plastering work delayed, but it is the opinion of the Board of Directors that we should not do business with a company that we believe has breached their contract by not giving us thirty days’ notice. They picked up their check for $375,000 and left.”

Freedman said that Riverbay plans on bringing painters on board to keep work going for the short term while also addressing a permanent solution.

“We have prepared bid documents to go out for a new contractor, but that will take time, and in the meantime

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Atlas

we’re trying to make arrangements for painters, most of whom are either coming from DC 9 or from among Atlas’ former employees,” Freedman said.

Freedman said shareholders who had their painting appointments cancelled should get in touch with the Riverbay Restorations Department and new appointments will be made as quickly as possible.

At the Riverbay Board of Directors meeting on Oct. 8, Construction Committee Chair Bernie Cylich discussed recent findings which point to potential savings of 55% for Riverbay Corp. by using in-house union labor for painting and plastering in the buildings compared to the cost of using an outside contractor. Director Cylich said at the meeting that figures released recently by Management will confirm his claim of possible significant savings.

The previous three-year contract between Riverbay and Atlas Restoration expired recently and was extended for six months by Board Resolution #14-41 that was approved at the Aug. 13, 2014 Board Meeting.

According to the resolution, the original three-year contract expired, but there was still $2,021,916.04 left in the original $10M contract and the extension did not require any additional money.

Keeping You Informed

Beginning Friday, November 7th, the default speed limit in New York City will be reduced to 25 m.p.h.

This change will make the streets of New York City safer for our children and all our pedestrians. With just a 5 m.p.h. reduction in speed, we can cut the fatality rate for pedestrians struck by vehicles in half. With your help and cooperation, our city is going to be a safer place.

ments for the job as outlined by the supervising government agencies.

As part of the procedure, and in accordance with government regulations, HUD and HCR will also receive a copy of each management bid proposal sent in by candidates over the next month and a half.

Director Cylich said recently that judging from past history, the preliminary expectation is for Riverbay to receive approximately 70 bids from individual general managers and approximately 7 bids from management firm, but he added that those expectations are based on submissions received during the last open bid process in 1998 and much has changed in the industry since then so the result of this process could be far different, but that remains to be seen.

Cylich added that all procedures that have already taken place and will take place going forward will be carried out in full accordance with all requirements of the law and supervising government agencies.

After all the bids are in as of the November 19th deadline, in accor-

dance with the terms of the resolution passed by the Riverbay Board on June 18th authorizing the management search procedure to go forward, candidates will be narrowed down to the three final general manager candidates and three qualified management firm candidates from which the Board will make their final choice and send that choice along to HCR and HUD for their final approval. It is estimated that the final choice will be made by the Board the end of January, 2015 but committee chairman Cylich added that is only an estimate and the final choice could be made earlier or later than that depending on how smoothly the procedure moves forward in the weeks and months ahead.

The law firm of Smith Buss and Jacobs, under the direction of Jeffrey Buss, Riverbay’s General Counsel, is overseeing the bid procedure, including accepting from potential job candidates the formal requests for bid proposals and sending out the bid packages. When the time comes, all formal bids sent to Riverbay will be accepted through the law firm’s offices.

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Combing Co-op City

Annual Friends & Family Day tomorrow

Tomorrow, Sunday, Oct. 19, the Coalition of African American Churches & Community Organizations will host their 19th annual Friends and Family Day at 3 p.m. in the Dreiser Auditorium. There will be guest speakers, games with prizes for the children, and vendors. Refreshments will be served.

For further information, please call (718) 379-3494.

NCNW’s African American Heritage Art Exhibit

Saturday, October 25, in Room 11 of the Dreiser Center, the NCNW Co-op City section is presenting an “African American Heritage Art Entertainment Exhibit” featuring Robin Joyce Miller, Artist, Educator, Author and Poet, from 3-6 p.m.

Admission is free and light refreshments will be served. For further information, please contact Robin at (718) 671-7262.

Co-op City volunteers needed to clean up Hutchinson River Greenway

If you would like to volunteer to help clean up the Hutchinson River Greenway on Sunday, October 26, please email Holly at Maloneh @hotmail.com. The clean up will take place next Sunday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., weather permitting. If you can spare some time, please meet at 2100 Bay Plaza (on Bartow Avenue near the Greenway entrance). Supplies, such as gloves and trash bags, will be provided by the Partnership for Parks.

In case of rain, the event will be cancelled until further notice.

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Tour de Bronx

number of interesting sites throughout the borough.

Co-op City resident Stephanie Clarke, a member of Transportation Alternatives, said that with so many improvements to bike infrastructure in the area, Co-op City has been chosen to be part of the 40-mile route. There is also a 25 mile route and both of these courses wind through the borough’s 61 neighborhoods offering fun for families, casual riders and bike enthusiasts.

The 20th Annual Tour de Bronx will begin at the Bronx County Building at Grand Concourse & 161st Street.

Heading into Co-op City, the cyclists will come down the new Hutchinson River Greenway ramp, travel west on Bartow Avenue to the Co-op City Blvd. bike lane, riding that until Peartree Avenue where they will exit the development.

“I expect the stronger riders should start to reach Co-op City around noon while it will take the other riders several more hours to pass through,” said Clarke.

The ride will culminate at the New York Botanical Garden where there will be a music festival.

Individuals and families interested in participating in the Tour de Bronx may register online at http://tourdebronx.org or at 9 a.m. on Sunday, October 26 at the starting point, Grand Concourse & East 61st Street at the Bronx County Building (near Yankee Stadium). All riders must arrive early and check-in prior to the start of the event. The 40-mile route departs at 10:30 a.m., and the 25-mile route departs at 10:40 a.m.

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FRONT PA G E

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Route of the 20th annual Tour de Bronx, New York State’s largest free bicycling event scheduled for Sunday, Oct. 26.

Map courtesy of tourdebronx.org.

NYPD warns Green Dot MoneyPak and Money Gram scams still prevalent The 45th Precinct’s Crime Prevention and Community Affairs Units once again reiterates to Co-op City residents, and especially seniors, to be vigilant and not become victims of scammers using Money Grams and Green Dot Money Pak cards.

According to the officers, while Money Grams and Green Dot MoneyPak cards are legitimate products, scammers are using them to steal money from their intended victims.

The scammers utilize a variety of schemes with some of the most common being the utility company, government agencies and IRS scams in which the victim is told that they owe money and the call is to immediately collect what is owed or else service will be shut off, or worse.

Additionally, the scammers may claim that a loved one is being held against their will, or has been involved

BY ROZAAN BOONE

in an accident and payment is needed to gain their freedom. They may also say that a grandchild or relative has been locked up in another country and needs bail money.

Victims are also told that they won the lottery or some type of sweepstakes and money is needed to claim the winnings or for taxes on the prize.

If you have to pay for a prize you won, you didn’t win, the NYPD warns.

The Green Dot MoneyPak scam is a phone scam where the victim is called by someone claiming to work at a utility company, for example, ConEd, or a cable company, or a government agency, such as the Department of Finance, and they are collecting money that is past due. The caller then informs the victim that they can avoid service interruption, arrest or deportation, if they immediately bring their account up to date by paying the past due amount using a Money Gram or

Green Dot MoneyPak card that can be purchased at a local store. The caller instructs the victim to purchase a Money Gram or a Green Dot MoneyPak card in a specified amount and call a phone number that the caller gives to the victim once this has been done.

The victim proceeds to purchase the Green Dot card at a local store and then calls the number they were given by the caller to satisfy the debt. The victim is then instructed to scratch off and read the MoneyPak card serial number to the perpetrator. The perpetrator then drains the funds from the Green Dot MoneyPak card.

The NYPD notes that while many schemes still involve victims being asked to wire money to the scammers, MoneyPaks have the added benefit of the scammer not having to show up at (Continued on page 4)

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Barnes & Noble

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do by exercising a five year option in accordance with the terms of their lease in Bay Plaza. The landlord offered the tenant to stay on a month to month at a reduced rent with the understanding that if we were to find a tenant willing to sign a long term lease, they would be given ample notice to vacate the premise. Our leasing agent suggested leasing a smaller space in the Mall at Bay Plaza and we were told they were not opening any smaller mall stores.”

Former State Assemblyman Stephen Kaufman, who was Co-op City’s representative in the year 2000 and is widely heralded as the driving force behind the bookstore chain opening in Co-op City in the first place, said that the effort to get the store here took years of hard work.

“For three or four years, I led a drive to get Barnes & Noble here,” said Kaufman. “We had a letter writing campaign and a petition drive that involved people from all over the Bronx, not just Co-op City, because everyone wanted a major bookstore and we went to work and got them here.”

This week, he expressed his disappointment when he heard that the store will be closing and possibly moving out of Bay Plaza.

“I’m mortified to hear Barnes & Noble will be leaving,” said Kaufman.

“I worked so hard to get that store in Bay Plaza and it will be quite a blow to Co-op City and to the Bronx. The community has to make an effort to get Barnes & Noble to change their mind. We have to be united in our determination to keep the store open.”

Kaufman recalled that when he was working to bring B&N to the Bronx many years ago, the Wiz, a chain of electronic stores which later changed their name to their popular commercial slogan “Nobody beats the Wiz,” was in Bay Plaza and had an exclusive to sell CD’s.

“I worked behind the scene to get the Wiz to give up the exclusive so Barnes & Noble could come to Bay

Plaza and be able to sell CD’s after the owner of Prestige asked me to help,” said Kaufman.

Reacting to the possibility the B&N could very well find a suitable commercial space outside of Bay Plaza and therefore remain in the Bronx, Kaufman said: “We don’t want them to go elsewhere. This location is really ideal. It’s a stand-alone bookstore, you drive up to a parking spot, get out of your car and you’re right near the entrance. Barnes & Noble also has an immediate audience of more than 55,000 people who live here at Co-op City and the highways give us access to Westchester and Queens. We want to keep them here and we call on Prestige Development to do whatever they can to keep them here because with the opening of the Mall at Bay Plaza, you’ll have more traffic that wants to come to Barnes & Noble.

There’s really a contradiction to what they’re doing and as a good neighbor they should want to keep this treasure in our neighborhood.”

Co-op City shareholder Autumn Cummings said that she was at a conference in Manhattan last week when she learned that the store was slated to be closed and contacted the Co-op City Times.

“When I was young, I loved to read books,” said Cummings, a resident of Building 25. “It’s a way for children to use their imagination so I feel the bookstore does the same thing for children and adults in the community because they have a lot of different classes, book signings and it’s also a way for the community to come together around books.

“Barnes & Noble is a community bookstore and there’s no other place like it in the Bronx,” Cummings added. “A lot of people don’t want to travel to the city to go a bookstore and why should you when you have one right in your area?”

Like Kaufman, Cummings too emphasized the benefits of having a large bookstore right here in Co-op

an office or bank to claim the funds loaded onto the card. The cards can only be purchased using cash and consumers never have to disclose their personal or financial information to a retail cashier or to make a payment. Anyone with the 14-digit number located on the back of the MoneyPak card can drain the funds.

In the IRS scam, the victim is contacted and told that they owe back taxes, fees or fines to the IRS and that if they do not make immediate payment using a Money Gram or Green Dot MoneyPak card, they will be arrested or deported. The scam is perpetrated in the same manner as the utility scam with the results also being the same – the victim’s money is stolen.

The NYPD is warning residents to be alert and not fall victim to these crimes. Crime Prevention Officers also point out that the scammers can purchase computer apps whereby their true telephone number is disguised and can appear as a legitimate number, for example, the 45th Precinct, NYPD, 9-1-1, Con Ed, etc.

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Money Pak Scam

In addition to cautioning the public that the NYPD does not solicit money, and that utility companies and government agencies would not contact you demanding payment for outstanding bills using Money Grams or Money Pak card, the NYPD is also warning residents not to call any of the phone numbers provided by the scammers since this is another layer to the scam.

If you think a call is suspicious, call the number listed on your bill.

The NYPD offers the following tips to avoid becoming a victim of this scam: • Be suspicious of any caller who demands immediate payment for any reason.

• Remember that anyone who has the number on a Green Dot Money Pak card has access to the funds on the card.

• Never give out personal or financial information to anyone who emails or calls you unsolicited, and • Never wire money, provide debit or credit card numbers or Green Dot MoneyPak card numbers to someone you do not know.

City, home to more than 55,000 residents. “It is within walking distance, especially for seniors who can’t travel,” she said. “A lot of folks are not technologically inclined, don’t have the internet and are not really computer savvy, so it’s nice to have a bookstore where one can go and purchase a book, take it home and read it.

“We fight for everything else, we fight for the restoration of our bus service, and this bookstore is also very important for the community,” said Cummings. “Teachers go there, it’s

really convenient for the students so we have to do what we can to make sure this bookstore stays.”

Cummings added that if there are any petitions to be signed, she’d be more than willing to get involved and hopes that her neighbors will as well.

Kaufman, in typical fashion, has vowed to reach out to B&N and Prestige to try to help the parties come to an amicable resolution, one that would benefit them both, and especially the residents of Co-op City and the Bronx.

Thanks for your support

I would like to thank all my neighbors and fellow Co-op City residents for the condolences and support after the recent passing of my husband, Wesley Banks.

Wesley and I were the first to move into our building, Building 10A, approximately 45 years ago. Wesley was 97 at the time of his passing. He was a proud World War II veteran and the oldest member of Co-op City American Legion Post 1871. Even before moving to Co-op City, Wesley was a long-time member of the American Legion. In fact, we met at an American Legion social function more than 65 years ago and have been together ever since, never separated once through more than Wesley Banks six decades of marriage. On behalf of Wesley and our beloved family and friends, I again thank you.

—Lavinia Banks

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Co-op City scholar pursues psychology degree at Columbia University Co-op City Youth of the Month

BY JIM ROBERTS

Academics, sports and extracurricular activities – together, these elements comprise the basis of a wellrounded education for young people and lay the foundation for their adult lives.

Samantha Medina

Samantha Medina, a Building 18 resident who grew up in Co-op City and is now in her senior year at Columbia University, found that being wellrounded during her school years helped her succeed in high school and now in college.

“It’s very important to stay focused on your academics because when you’re younger, your long-term goals seem so far away,” Samantha said. “Everything you do from the moment you start in school will have an effect on your life later on.”

Samantha, who graduated from St. Catherine Academy in the Bronx and is now majoring in psychology at Columbia University, found her activities outside the classroom just as rewarding as getting good grades.

“I’ve always tried to dedicate a good portion of my time to academics, but I’ve always made sure to counterbalance that with sports and extracurriculars. You learn just as much in those kinds of activities,” Samantha said.

Samantha played basketball and softball at St. Catherine, sports that she learned at an early age in Co-op City. “Growing up here, I got the chance to play and learn sports,” she said. “That’s where I played basketball, that’s where I learned to throw a softball. I had some great experiences here.”

At Co-op City, Samantha was also a member of the history making Building 18 Scholarship Incentive Program (SIAP), founded by shareholder Ruth Edwards, where she and seven other teenagers from the building made the 30-foot-long book entitled President Obama’s To Do List which was recently chosen for display in the Smithsonian Museum.

“The trip to the Smithsonian when the book was added to their collection was just a great moment recognizing something that we achieved,” Samantha said.

In 2009, Samantha entered a city-wide essay contest held by the Police Athletic League. The objective was to address gang and gun violence among the youth of New York City from the perspective of the NYC Police Commissioner.

She devised two protocols to help strengthen the relationship between youth and police officers to help deter violence. After winning the contest, she presented her essay in front of hundreds of people at the audito-

rium of One Police Plaza and had lunch with Police Commissioner Ray Kelly.

“It was an incredible experience and helped me realize my passion for wanting to pursue a career in which I can help promote safety and address other important issues faced in a large city,” Samantha said.

Samantha plans to pursue a Master’s degree after finishing her undergraduate work at Columbia. One of her extracurricular activities there has been very helpful in preparing for her professional work when she

finishes with school.

“In college, I’m a participant in a program where I am assigned a mentor who is a graduate from our school,” Samantha said. “I think it was a great experience because through the program, I was able to meet a female who graduated from Columbia and was pursuing a field similar to the one I’m working towards.

“It was very helpful to be able to speak to people who shared the same background and had already been through college so they can share whatever they’ve learned from their experience,” Samantha said.

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Letters to the Editor To the Editor: Last week, the Co-op City community lost one of its long-time residents, Mike Williams, who, in my opinion, was an iconic figure with regards to the development and growth of participants in the Co-op City Little League.

Mike passed away at the young age of 57 after going through a litany of health issues over the last several years, and is gone much, much too soon.

I have known Mike for about 35 years and his loss is quite heartbreaking, not just to me, but to the hundreds of friends and fellow residents who knew him and always saw him flashing that great, warm smile of his. For a

Gone much too soon

very long time, Mike was a fixture around DeKruif Place where he could always be seen sitting on the bench across from the Manhattan Express bus stop chatting it up with friends and neighbors.

I will ALWAYS remember Mike for his tireless, relentless work for decades with the very young of this community via the Little League, and alongside Everod Jefferson, one of the founders of CCLL, and his son, Stanley Jefferson, both of whom mentored and coached thousands of youth who grew up here and loved playing the game of baseball.

I last saw Mike a little over 3 weeks ago as he waited outside for the

Access-A-Ride van to take him back to the health-care facility he was staying at. He talked about how he was looking forward to coming back to Co-op City, and despite everything he was going through because of health issues, he still had that great sense of humor and laugh.

I told Mike I would try to get over there to pay him a visit. Sadly and most regrettably, I didn’t. I guess I thought Mike was going to be around for a while, and last week, I was stunned when I found out I was so deeply wrong.

Goodbye, Mike Williams, and rest in eternal peace, my friend. This community and I will miss you dearly.

—Mark Bruh

No use for common shareholder’s opinions

To the Editor: At the last Open Board meeting, Riverbay’s Ombudsman Joe Bioko reviewed his proposal for fixing the traffic problems created by the new mall. His solution resolved mainly of line signs and traffic officers. When created by me with an alternative to his first proposal, Mr. Boiko’s response was, “you don't know all the facts.” However, he provided none.

The only proposal to add an entrance from the mall to the Hutchinson River Parkway, Mr. Boiko said that he was told that entrance from or exit to private property from a highway is not allow.

In my proposal given to him and other Board members at an earlier Board meeting, I stated that problem could easily be overcome by having the city designate Bay Plaza Boulevard as a city street. I believe my proposal was simpler and meets all of the concerns.

I assume us common shareholders cannot be counted upon to come up with good proposals.

At the previous Open Board meeting, Bernard Cylich complained about how Management and the old Board approved the new intercom and door open system without any shareholder input. However, five minutes later, he had a member come out with a stain-

less steel panel on which was a speaker and a lot of buttons, and a plastic panel to be placed in each apartment.

First, shareholder should be asked what function they want in the new system. I think disabled people should have a keyless system, however, the rest of us should be allowed to keep using our keys.

I would like an addition hold in that stainless steel panel to hold a camera, and in the apartment panel, a LCD that would show the person asking for entrance into the build. This would at least improve the security provided by the system.

—Bruce Gitelson

Riverbay Ombudsman responds to cooperator

Unfortunately, it appears that Mr. Gitelson might have missed some of the information that was reported at last week’s Open Board meeting, items that have been part of ongoing negotiations and many meetings held over the course of the last several years with our local elected officials, Board of Directors, Management team and city DOT officials.

Mr. Gitelson was not involved with any of these meetings or negotiations except for a short meeting held four weeks ago and evidently was not aware of the city, state and federal regulations

regarding some of the ideas and requests made of the DOT and the mall operator.

Last week, I reported on some short and long term remedies, none of which are under our control and are entirely up to the DOT and other city agencies.

The following is an outline of my presentation and it should be pointed out that they are only suggestions on our part and that of our elected officials: 1. Place new speed signs, cross walk signs (APPROVED BY CITY) 2. Place “Do not block intersection” signs at Asch Loop/Bartow Avenue, Paint Grid Lock Box (APPROVED BY CITY

WITHOUT GRID LOCK BOX) 3. Signage at exit of mall between Toy’s R Us and the senior residence to make complete right turn • DOT to determine if adjunct divider of some sort can be placed there so that cars cannot cross Bartow Avenue making an illegal U-Turn 4. Re-time all pedestrian crossing areas along Bartow Ave. and Hutchinson River P’kwy E. • Initiate Cities Safe Streets for Seniors Program (Continued on page 12)

See pages 9 and 22 for Board resolutions Important Notice to Shareholders of Building 16

Article SIXTH of your Occupancy Agreement provides, in part, that your lease automatically renews for an additional three (3) year period. You need to do nothing if you want your lease to extend for another three (3) year period. If you will be moving out at the end of your lease, notify Riverbay, in writing, Attention: Sales Support Office, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475, ninety (90) days prior to lease expiration.

Building 16

Current Lease Expiration Date

New 3 yr.

Expiration Date

600 & 620 Baychester Ave.

Dec. 31, 2014

Dec. 31, 2017

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

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Public Safety Report

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Co-op City Times / October 18, 2014

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month

BY LIEUTENANT PAM APOLLO In a proclamation dated September 30, 2014 President Barack Obama officially designates October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

Domestic violence is a multi-faceted problem that takes on many different forms and affects many people. Awareness of the early stages of domestic violence may help people avert a serious problem. The best thing to do if you suspect domestic violence is to seek assistance. You should notify the authorities if you are the victim of domestic violence or you witness or suspect domestic violence. Immediately call 9-1-1 if a violent situation is taking place. In Co-op City, the Department of Public Safety should be notified at (718) 671-3050 if the incident is taking place within the community.

The term Domestic violence refers to any situation where persons are living together in a domestic partnership or have a child/children in common.

Domestic violence incidents may be heard in either Criminal Court, Family Court or both. In the case where there is violence and the persons are not in a domestic relationship, the cases are heard in Criminal Court only. Domestic violence and other types of violence against a person are never acceptable regardless of a person’s sex, marital status, sexual orientation, race, religion, disability or any other characteristic. The laws are stricter when injuries are the result of domestic violence.

The good news about domestic violence is that there is a lot of help out there. Remember, if a situation does not feel right, it probably is not. Not every case of domestic abuse or violence is as obvious or as graphic as the incidents portrayed on television. If you feel as though you or a family member or a friend may be the victim of domestic violence, reach out for assistance. It is also wise for the person who has committed some level of abuse to seek help before the situation escalates. The sooner you seek help, the more resources will be available and the fewer penalties an offender may face. If you are in a relationship and you feel like injuring someone, leave the situation and seek help immediately.

The Center Against Domestic Violence is an excellent resource for information and assistance for any type of domestic violence. They can be reached by telephone at (718) 439-1000 or online at cadvny.org. According to their mission statement, The Center Against Domestic Violence leads the way to a society free from abuse by offering education and prevention programs and promoting wellbeing and economic independence for survivors of abuse.

Unfortunately, children can often be innocent victims of domestic abuse. Nearly four children die every day in this country as a result of abuse or neglect. Most of them are under four years old. Almost half will not live to their first birthday. Up to 10 million children in this country are exposed to domestic violence each year. If anyone suspects a child is the victim of neglect or abuse notify the authorities immediately. Early intervention can easily avert a tragedy. Before striking a child, reach out for help and get someone to watch the child and seek immediate assistance.

In New York City, GET HELP NOW-GET SAFE. CALL 1-(800) 942-6906 TTY for the Hearing Impaired at 1 (800) 818-0656. New York City 24-hour domestic violence hotline can be reached at 1 (800) 621-4673 TTY for hearing impaired at 1 (800) 810-7444. York City Courts general information can be reached by phone at (646) 386-4500. Bronx Criminal court can be reached at (718) 590-2000 and Family Court at (718) 590-3318. Seek outside help if you have any problems or questions regarding a situation you may be encountering. Nationwide, persons can call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800(Continued on page 23) (See page 10 for Public Safety Blotter.)

OPPORTUNITIES AT CO-OP CITY

Tell your friends, relatives and employers about:

2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475 • 718-320-3300 Riverbay Corporation is an equal opportunity employer.

For information on CONTRACT OPPORTUNITIES ONLY, please contact: Lenya Garcia at Lgarcia@riverbay corp.com; AND Barbara Penn at Bpenn@riverbaycorp.com. Please note that emails should be sent to both parties.

Please DO NOT email resumes for EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES to the aforementioned emails.

For EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES, please see bottom of the employment listings for specific directions.

Contract 2937, New High Pressure Boiler Installation: Install new High

CONTRACT SUMMARY

Pressure Boiler in the Power Plant.

Bids Due: Oct. 30, 2014 at 2 p.m.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Open to all applicants: Oct. 16 – Oct. 31, 2014 Posted: October 16, 2014 • Reference #14-50 Request for transfer/promotion must be hand delivered to the Human Resources Department by November 3, 2014.

Employees who are promoted will receive the current union scale for respective union positions, or applicable rate increase for non-union positions.

Painter/Plasterer Restoration Riverbay Corporation is seeking qualified plasterers and painters to work within the community’s high rise buildings, townhouses & community centers. Candidates will be working in public spaces, vacant and occupied apartment units doing restoration work to include, but not limited to, plastering, painting, block work and popcorn ceilings. Selected candidates will be responsible for work minimum of 350 square feet of plastering or 35 walls of painting per work day. Other assignments may be assigned by supervisor(s) as necessary.

Requirements: Ideal candidate will have a High School diploma or equivalent with a minimum of five (5) years’ experience in either plastering and/or painting. Candidate must be capable of operating various hand and power tools.

Candidate must have good interpersonal and effective written/oral communication skills in English. Applicant must have ability to work in inclement weather, walk for long periods of time, twist, kneel, push, stoop, climb ladders (with 20 lbs. of parts and or tools) as well as lift and carry up to 80 pounds. Valid Driver License (NY, NJ, CT, PA) Required – no exceptions. Days and hours may vary. Selected candidate must successfully complete interview/selection process as well as pre-employment screening (driver license review; urinalysis; criminal background check; verification of previous employment.) ___________________________________________ Open to Local 94 only: Oct. 15 – Oct. 21, 2014 Open to all applicants: Oct. 22 – Oct. 29, 2014 Posted: October 15, 2014 • Reference #14-48 Request for transfer/promotion must be hand delivered to the Human Resources Department by October 30, 2014.

Employees who are promoted will receive the current union scale for respective union positions, or applicable rate increase for non-union positions.

Utility Mechanic Power Plant Responsibilities of the Utility Mechanic include, but are not limited to, an ability to study problems and to make general repairs and replacements which require knowledge of mechanical equipment used to service the Power Plant and outside buildings at Co-op City. The selected candidate should have a background in mechanical installations and code compliance as it pertains to the Power Plant and outside buildings. The mechanic shall have at least 5 years’ experience in mechanical work.

The Utility Mechanic will accept assignments from the lead man or supervisor and be responsible for planning work details from complex prints. Candidate will adjust, dismantle, repair, assemble equipment, cut and fit pipe, adjust valves as necessary. Applicant will exercise mental and/or visual alertness in performing assigned work. Must be able to use precision tools and be familiar with clearances, tolerances and proper fits. Must be able to read blueprints, manuals and other documents required to service equipment on hand. Must be able to understand pipe systems and repairs.

Exercise attention and care to prevent loss of tools and damage to equipment from improper operation. Capable of ordinary care and attention as may be required to prevent injury to him and others and to implement any safety instructions given to him.

Requirements: Ideal candidate will have a High School diploma or equivalent with a minimum of five (5) years’ experience in the operation of Power Plant equipment.

Candidate must be capable of operating various hand and power tools. Candidate must have effective written/oral communication skills in English. Applicant must have ability to walk for long periods of time, twist, kneel, push, stoop, climb ladders (with 20 lbs. of parts and or tools), as well as lift and carry up to 80 pounds. Valid Driver License (NY, NJ, CT, PA) Required – no exceptions. Days and hours may vary.

Bonding: Bonding is required Insurance: Insurance is required

Selected candidate must successfully complete a written and practical mechanical/electrical test, interview/ selection process, as well as pre-employment screening (driver license review, urinalysis, criminal background check, verification of previous employment.) ___________________________________________ Open to all Applicants Sept. 9, 2014 – Until filled Originally posted: June 12, 2014 • Reference #14-30 Clerk Assistant (Temp) Board of Directors Office Riverbay Corporation’s Board of Directors is seeking an ideal candidate whose responsibilities will include, but not be limited to responding to various requests and/or assignments from the Board Liaison. Candidate will be responsible for clerical duties, including but not limited to, typing, filing, and answering phones. This position requires maintaining the strictest of confidence concerning office correspondence and activities.

Applicant must possess effective written/oral communication in English, and good interpersonal skills. Ideal candidate should have a High School Diploma and 2 years of college.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Power Point & Outlook) and ability to type a minimum of 40 wpm is required. Candidate must have knowledge of clerical procedures. Candidate must be patient, courteous and professional in all communications (verbal & written). Applicant must have the ability to perform multifunctional assignments in a fast paced environment.

Days of operation: Monday to Friday.

Selected candidate must successfully complete interview/selection process, as well as pre-employment screening (Microsoft Office Testing, Drug testing, criminal background check, verification of previous employment). __________________________________________ Open to all staff and outside applicants September 19, 2014 to October 3, 2014 Originally posted: Sept. 18, 2014 • Job Reference #14 - 46 Requests for transfer/promotion must be received by the Employee Services office by October 6, 2014. Employees who are promoted/transferred will receive the current union scale for respective union positions, or applicable rate increase for non-union positions.

Asst. Payroll Coordinator Budget/Finance Candidate will be responsible for assisting Payroll Coordinator in processing and reviewing high volume weekly corporate payroll. Duties will include, but are not limited to computing and entering confidential wage data into payroll records. Applicant will be responsible for computing recorded earnings from time and attendance records to ensure employees are paid accurately, processing weekly time-off requests.

Additional responsibilities include maintaining payroll records, preparation and maintenance of various Excel spreadsheets. Applicant will be responsible for preparing, finalizing and transmitting weekly payroll to ADP. Candidate will input all information for new hires and run weekly e-time reports. Selected candidate will be responsible for preparing ADP payroll system for next weekly cycle, back-up and uploading of payroll computer/clocks, as well as generation of various union reports. Responsibilities include responding to all payroll related requests, preparation of payment vouchers, assisting in employee related payroll inquiries and additional duties that may be assigned by supervisor.

Applicant must possess effective written/oral English communication, as well as good customer service and interpersonal skills. Candidate must be patient, courteous and professional in all communications (verbal & written). Applicant must be computer literate with intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Excel. Knowledge of ADP payroll systems is a plus. Applicant must have the abilities to multitask in a fast paced environment and perform multifunctional assignments.

Candidate must be able to type forty (40) wpm.

Selected candidate must successfully complete aptitude testing (including timed typing), interview/selection process, as well as pre-employment screening (urinalysis, criminal background check, verification of previous employment, community complaint review).

Work schedule – Monday – Friday (shift may vary).

Applicants for EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES must apply IN PERSON at the Bartow Administrative Office, located at 2049 Bartow Avenue, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday-Friday.

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DRIE Program Puts the Freeze on Carrying Charge Increases

Last week, I wrote about a program called Senior Citizen Rent Increase Exemption (SCRIE) that can freeze future carrying charge increases for seniors that are at least 62 years old and make less than $50,000. And now, I want to share another program with you that can freeze future carrying charge increases for residents that have disabilities.

DRIE (Pronounced Dree) According to a brochure on the Disability Rent Increase Exemption program, a "qualifying tenant" with disabilities can have their rent frozen. In other words, qualifying tenants and cooperators will not receive a rent or a carrying charge increase if they're enrolled in this DRIE program.

DRIE covers residents that live in the following types of apartments: rent controlled, rent stabilized apartments, or rent-regulated residential hotel units, Mitchell-Lama apartments, Housing & Development Finance Corporation (HDFC) cooperatives, or apartments located in a building where the mortgage is federally insured under Section 213 of the National Housing Act. DRIE Requirements Here are the requirements for the DRIE program: 1. A person must be at least 18 years old; 2. They must have their name on the lease or have been granted succession rights to the apartment.

3. They must rent an apartment defined as eligible (see the above list: rent controlled, rent stabilized, etc.) under the law; 4. Have a combined household income of $50,000 or less; 5. They must pay more than one third

CCPD Staffing

employs 200 police officers.

Co-op City, with approximately 8,000 more residents than White Plains, and likewise thousands more attracted to the area by large modern shopping centers, not to mention a high volume of schools with hundreds of students from outside Co-op City passing through each day, safeguards the community with a force of just approximately 90 officers.

Public Safety Chief Frank Apollo said that comparisons can be similarly made to other New York State municipalities with comparable populations safeguarded by much larger police departments, often with more than double the manpower than CCPD. Apollo said this week that this statistical breakdown does not come in the form of a complaint, but as an appreciation for CCPD’s approximately 90 officers and the scope of work performed by these men and women on a daily basis.

The Public Safety Chief added that while it is true that NYPD provides valuable help and partnership in handling major crimes and quality of life problems here, all of the routine and not so routine calls for service from shareholders and others in the community falls to the 20 officers or less assigned to each shift.

“The department utilizes highly sophisticated police dispatching software system,” Apollo said, “that tracks officer activity and provides data about response times to all events. These numbers are reviewed on a constant basis to evaluate officer activity and demands placed upon the department.”

Last year, Public Safety reported that they responded to 72,964 calls. A statistical breakdown of those numbers reveals that came to an average of 88 calls per shift on the traditionally busiest tour, 4 to 12, handled by an average of 18 officers per shift on weekday evenings and as many as 23

Co-op City Times / October 18, 2014

Daryl Johnson

Director’s Viewpoint First Vice President

(1/3) of their household income for carrying charges or rent; 6. Receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Social Security Disability Income (SS DI), VA Disability Pension, VA Compensation, or Disability-related Medicaid.

Let's do a calculation on the income in point #5 to make sure that we understand the carrying charge or rent requirements.

Let's say the total combined household income for an applicant is $25,000. Then, the monthly income would be $25,000 divided by 12 months, or $25,000/12 = $2,083.33. Then, we would take one third of that monthly income, $2,083.33 x 1/3 = $694.44. So, a person's current monthly carrying charges or rent would have to be greater than $694.44 for them to be eligible for the DRIE program.

Applications and Assistance This community is getting another increase in 2015. Thereafter, we will continue to get additional increases as the years go by. However, I want to make sure that information on government assistance programs is available to everyone.

Therefore, I would like for everyone to please check out the Senior Citizens Rent Increase Exemption (SCRIE) program and the DRIE program so that you or someone that you know can apply now and hopefully obtain these benefits.

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officers per shift on the busier Friday and Saturday nights.

Apollo said in a recent report to the community, “While a majority of these calls for service can be handled in a time efficient manner, many of the calls (arrests, summonses, aided cases, fires, floods, utility outages and special assignments) can take several officers out of service for extended periods of time. Additionaly, when special assignments, vacations, holidays, sick, personal days, training, meal periods and breaks are taken into consideration, staffing levels often drop below a safe number and officer visibility is dramatically reduced.”

He added: “When you take into acount that the department operates as a division within a larger housing company adding multiple responsibilities to Public Safety’s operations, this puts an additional strain on CCPD as they are also responsible for calls such as maintenance emergencies, elevator outrages, floods, evictions and controlling such matter as illegal trespassers in garages and buildings, matters that most municipal police deparments do not have to concern themselves with, at least not to the degree that we have to.

“Isolated spikes in crimes happen in every community,” Apollo continued, ”and when they happen here they are dealt with in a quick, effcient manner using all our resources while calling on the NYPD to work in partnership with us as they always do. In almost all cases, the problem, as serious as it might be, turns out to be short term.

It does not mean that, as some in this community will have you believe, that the place is falling apart and crime is growing out of contriol. The reality is that the opposite is true and Co-op City, despite its high density of population, is consistently one of the safest communties in the city, a fact that can be backed up by statistical comparisons provided by the NYPD for any period of time whether it be a week, month or year.”

To start, please call 3-1-1 and ask the operator to mail an application to you.

Additionally, you can go to nyc.gov/ DRIE and print out an application.

Thereafter, please call our finance department at 718-320-3300 if you need assistance with these applications.

Delay after Delay Do you really want to get an idea of what really goes on here? Do you want to see why so many people get frustrated against some of the nonsense that goes on here? If yes, then please go to riverbaycorp.com right now and look at our website. The website says, "This site is a work in progress. We are sorry for any inconvenience this causes."

What? How is this possible? How long has this nonsense been going on?

During our board meeting on Wednesday, October 8, I raised these questions.

Thereafter, I had to tell everyone that it is inexcusable for us to have a website that has been under reconstruction for this extended period of time. How many meetings have been conducted over this website and another website that they want to put up? What's up with this supposed new website that will not even have our name on it? Do you really think that our community will want to place their credit card information onto this supposed new site?

Do you honestly think that anyone will want any type of personal data on this site?

Look, let's get something straight right now. Our current website is a complete embarrassment to this entire community.

Therefore, that is why I say that we need a strong management team that will not allow this nonsense to go on here.

Moreover, we need to bring in a team of qualified professionals that know how to

design and put up a really good website.

Will it cost money? Of course it will.

But, this is how real professionals conduct proper business for their company.

Boiling Over Recently, I wrote about a 400,000 pound boiler that was designed for the power plant. This boiler is supposed to fit into a space that is about the size of a small bedroom here. According to the latest figures, this boiler is going to cost $4,040,000. And, amazingly, the installation price for this boiler is estimated to cost $5 million. That's right, $5 million just for installation! However, Marion Scott R.E. Manager Herbert Freedman wrote that this boiler "was bid based on cost, capacity, and output, not dimensions…."

In other words, they will not be able to fit this boiler into the doors. So, now they're going to have to spend over $125,000, bring in a crane, and cut a gigantic hole in the roof just to bring this boiler into the power plant.

Close So, this new board is really going to invite management to bid on their own contract, right? Thank you. Questions or comments? Please send a message to: Daryl Johnson, Riverbay Board Director, c/o Riverbay Corporation, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475.

Or, please send a message to me at darylhjohnson@optonline.net (Please double-check the spelling of this address.)

Also, please call me at 718-671-4544 if you don't receive a response from your message. You can also join me on Facebook by typing in: Daryl H. Johnson.

Okay, that’s it for now. So, please have a wonderful week. And, may God bless you and your family. Thank you.

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Co-op City Times / October 18, 2014

First Readings - Board of Directors meeting, October 15, 2014 #14-66 — Unauthorized overtime of Community Center Rooms #14-67 — 2910, Printing of the Co-op City Times - Richner Communications #14-68 — High Voltage Replacement ECS #14-69 — 5 J’s Garage 5

Second Reading: Resolution #14-62

SUBMITTED BY: Al Shapiro SECONDED BY: Othelia Jones & Khalil Abdul-Wahhab BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING DATED: October 15th, 2014

York, by and between Riverbay Corporation, Owner, and Dr. Robert Shanock, Tenant, containing the terms as negotiated by Riverbay Corporation’s Management is hereby approved as submitted by management in accorWHEREAS, Dr. Robert dance with Resolution #85-16 as Shanock has requested a lease amended by Resolution #95-44; from Riverbay Corporation for and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, the premises at 140 Alcott Place, Unit B (955 sq. ft.), Bronx, New that the President of the York, to be used for practice of Corporation is authorized to sign dentistry; and the lease agreement and related WHEREAS, the term of the documents on behalf of Riverbay lease is one year with a five year Corporation.

YES: Berk, Cylich, Gordo, renewal option and annual rental rates are within the provisions of Johnson, F. Jones, O. Jones, Resolution #85-16 as amended Leslie, Shapiro, Taylor, AbdulWahhab

by Resolution #95-44; and ABSENT FOR VOTE: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the lease Graham, Peterson, Turner ABSENT: Atkins, Owens agreement for the premises at 140 PASSED Alcott Place, Unit B, Bronx, New (See page 22 for more Resolutions)

Second Reading: Resolution #14-37 SUBMITTED BY: Cleve Taylor SECONDED BY: Linda Berk

BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING DATED: October 15th, 2014

WHEREAS, Alliance Elevator Co, formerly known as Elevator Vertical Systems d/b/a VerTech Elevator Co., Inc. (Ver-Tech) is performing work under Contract 2509, Elevator Maintenance at Co-op City; and WHEREAS, Contract 2509 requires VerTech to service and maintain all of Riverbay’s existing elevators at a present monthly fee of $148,526.26, including tax; and WHEREAS, Contract 2509 expires on December 31, 2014; and WHEREAS, Ver-Tech and Riverbay are parties to a litigation pending before the Supreme Court of the State of New York, County of Bronx, entitled Riverbay Corporation vs ThyssenKrupp Northern Elevator Co., et. al., Index Number 301509/2013; and a. WHEREAS, in said Settlement Ver-Tech requested that Contract 2509 be extended for an additional five (5) year term, and modified, as set forth in the annexed memorandum from Management, and as subsequently negotiated, to provide for annual increases of three (3%) percent in the amount of monthly compensation to be paid to Ver-Tech, commencing as of the month following approval of said extension by Riverbay and by NY HCR; and b. WHEREAS, Ver-Tech also agreed as consideration for the extension and modification, to install two new elevators, one in the Bartow Building, and one in Building 14, at cost plus ten (10% percent, open book, and subject to Riverbay’s agreement that the pricing was fair; and WHEREAS, Ver-Tech will be required to

provide increased services to Riverbay in exchange for the increased fee, as set forth in the annexed memorandum from Management, dated June 13th, 2014; and WHEREAS, the term of the existing elevator maintenance contract 2509 with Ver-Tech shall be extended so that Contract 2509, as modified, would expire on June 30th, 2019; and WHEREAS, said requested amendment and extension is expressly conditioned upon, and subject to the consent and approval of the Riverbay Board of Directors and to New York State Homes and Community Renewal; and WHEREAS, said requested amendment and extension would require a Change Order, which would be the Second Change Order for said contract, the previous Change Order having approved an assignment of the Contract on the same terms and conditions; and WHEREAS, the Project Manager is in agreement with the requested Second Change Order, as referenced in the attached memorandum dated June 13th , 2014.

NOW THEREFORE, LET IT BE RESOLVED: that the proposed Second Change Order (2) to contract 2509 Elevator Maintenance at Co-op City, be approved as submitted by Management in accordance with Board of Directors Resolution 85-16, as amended by Board of Directors Resolution 9544, and the President is hereby authorized to execute the Second Change Order and Management is authorized to take all steps necessary to make this action effective.

YES: Berk, Cylich, Gordon, O. Jones, Leslie, Peterson, Turner, Abdul-Wahhab NO: Graham, Johnson, Taylor ABSTAIN: F. Jones ABSENT FOR VOTE: Shapiro ABSENT: Atkins, Owens PASSED

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The Search for a General Manager or Managing Agent Co-op City Times / October 18, 2014

As I reported in my September 6th viewpoint, the Riverbay Board has set up an Ad Hoc committee to search for a general manager or managing agent for Co-op City (Resolution 14-35). The committee has several tasks: to prepare a Request for Proposal for candidates seeking to manage Riverbay, to solicit bids, and to screen and interview the applicants. The committee will then recommend the names of three general managers and three managing agents to the Board members for their consideration and the final decision.

Meetings of the Ad Hoc Committee are open to all Board members, and its decisions are arrived at collectively. The committee must remain impartial and objective considering legal requirements and the concerns of everyone involved in the outcome, including Board members, the state Housing and Community Renewal agency, the federal Department of Housing and Urban Renewal, and the lender, Wells Fargo.

We are required to retain a file, for HCR and HUD, of all applications and of the choice the Board finally makes. All applicants, including the Marion Scott Company, if it applies, will be carefully screened by the committee before any recommendations are submitted to the Board.

Sole authority to choose among the candidates rests with the Board.

New Lobby Doors For Building 15A As Chairperson of the Construction /Power Plant/Restoration Committee, I informed the Board, at its open meeting on September 10, that the committee— after it heard from representatives from Building 15A who had conducted a survey—found serious problems with the new prototype lobby doors installed in the building. We made the following recommendations:

Bernard Cylich

Director’s Viewpoint Treasurer

1. Scrap the prototype intercom system tied into the telephone lines, and instead refurbish the existing, simpler intercom system.

2. Replace the droppin door-locking mechanism with the magnetic latch presently in all our lobby doors.

3. Eliminate shaking by securing the entire door and glass wall.

After our report was approved, the committee met on October 7 and heard Management’s new architect present proposals addressing our concerns and recommendations. The architect’s proposals retaining the keyless system in the prototype front door was approved by everyone.

Therefore, at the Board’s Open meeting on October 8, the committee asked the Board to approve the following recommendations: 1. The new prototype lobby doors be installed, with upgraded intercom, magnetic latch door lock, and structurally secured in Building 15A, while the keyless system is retained.

2. Prototype keyless entrance with EZPass-like tag system will be installed in Garage 4.

3. After 30 days, with the approval of Building 15A cooperators, the committee will present, for the Board’s approval, a new bid package for the remaining 64 front lobby door and 65 rear doors.

4. If cooperators find the keyless and

Public Safety Blotter: October 1-8, 2014

October 8 - 100 Einstein Loop Two individuals were arrested and charged with Disorderly Conduct for fighting.

Both were issued universal summonses and Community Complaints.

October 2 - 135 Einstein Loop One male was arrested and charged with Disorderly Conduct for fighting.

A second male was arrested for Obstructing Governmental Administration and Disorderly Conduct.

Both were issued Community Complaints and transported to Bronx Central Booking for processing.

October 1 - 2099 Asch Loop One male was arrested and charged with menacing with a knife.

The individual was transported to Bronx Central Booking for processing.

Parking Notice – Garage 7

Please be advised that specific sections of Garage #7 will be under construction as of Monday, October 13th. The locations are as follows:

• The entire B side of the 1st floor will be closed, specifically reserved space #’s 1-63.

• ½ of the A & C sides of the 1st floor will be closed • The main entrance ramp will be closed to all traffic • Reserved space #’s 167-192 on the main ramp will be closed.

• The back ramp will accommodate two-way traffic • Please be aware of the posted directional signs since some of the ramps will accommodate two-way traffic The Parking Facilities Department thanks all of our residential parkers and patrons for their patience and compliance during this construction. The completion of the above mentioned portions will conclude our construction in this garage. ***Transient parking will be suspended during the hours of 4 p.m. – 7 a.m.

However, transient parking will be available in Garage #’s 5 and 8*** Please ensure that your vehicle has been removed from the above mentioned locations no later than 6 a.m. on October 13th. If not, your vehicle may be towed at your expense.

We ask that you please drive slowly, cautiously and adhere to the posted traffic signage. We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you in advance for your attention and cooperation.

—Parking Facilities Department

EZ-Pass-like tag system satisfactory in Garage 4, the Board will authorize Management to install the device in the seven other garages.

The Board adopted the four recommendations unanimously.

Greenway Restoration After the Board approves a contract, Management’s responsibility is to monitor the work and ensure that the contractor has fulfilled all provisions before payments are released. As I noted in earlier viewpoints, the Construction Committee, at an August meeting, reviewed the issue of fulfillment of the Greenway restoration contract. The committee agreed that Riverbay had been shortchanged in that work and reported in detail to the Board on September 10. We also recommended that the Board request Management to set up a test program on a small patch of the Greenway, by spreading organic topsoil and hydro-grass seed. If the seeds germinated and grass grew, then the entire Greenway could be similarly seeded. As part of the test, a careful record was to be kept of material and labor costs.

Several days later, on September 12, Management circulated a memo that began: “At Wednesday night’s Board meeting, there was a discussion about the quantity and quality of topsoil we received to restore the greenway.” It continued, “What was not mentioned is that the topsoil purchased was placed over existing item four and other material applied years ago to create a solid base for asphalt,” to provide parking for cars displaced by the garage closings. But the contract for restoring the Greenway specifically called for removal & demolition of asphalt paving and gravel Sub-base. This was reaffirmed in two addendums (4/7/09 and 4/8/09) from the project architect which

called for “excavation of asphalt and sub base.” Yet, this removal and demolition appears to have been unenforced by Management.

The management memo of September 12 continues: “There are many grades of soil. Some are extremely expensive, in fact as much as two to three times what the housing company paid for the grade recommended by our architect for the greenway.” What, in fact, were the soil specifications in the contract that Riverbay paid $473,800 to have delivered and spread?

Specified was “natural, good, rich, uniform quality free from mixture of subsoil.” The proportion of organic matter is to be 5 to 9 percent. The texture should be that of sandy loam, and there must be a good internal rate of percolation.

Did We Get What We Paid For And If Not Why Not? Did the soil delivered meet those specifications? Not according to tests ordered by Riverbay General Counsel Jeff Buss, and performed on April 21, 2013, by Robert Wasp of Sites Remediation. The soil was, in fact, found to contain manufactured material instead of natural topsoil. Ponding after rain indicated poor percolation. It almost appears that Management may not have read the contract, or the reports of Riverbay’s General Counsel or of the Construction Committee. Not until three years after the soil was delivered and spread were any tests ordered—and then by the Riverbay Board, not by Management. If Management had tested the soil after it was delivered, the contractor might have been ordered to remove and replace the topsoil. I believe there is clear evidence that the Greenway soil restoration was seriously mismanaged.

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12 Dear cooperators, Friends & Family Day The Coalition of African-American Churches & Community Organizations of Co-op City, Inc. will sponsor the 19th Annual Friends & Family Day event on Sunday, October 19th at 3:00 p.m. in Auditorium B of the Dreiser Community Center. There will be games and prizes, entertainment, vendors, inspirational messages, family reunions, networking, refreshments, and more.

The keynote speaker will be Rev. Dr. Sheldon E. Williams, Pastor of the Co-op City Baptist Church in the Einstein Community Center. The “darling” of Co-op City, Miss Ebony Raé Lambright, will be the Mistress of Ceremonies. It will be an afternoon of fun and inspiration. All are welcome. Admission is FREE. Open Board Meeting No one can say that the new Board leadership has failed to honor its commitment of bringing transparency to the shareholders. At the Open Board Meeting on October 8th, President Cleve Taylor arrived early to distribute copies of the Riverbay Corp. Financial Statements prepared by accountants Marks Paneth, as well as the Riverbay Corp. Organizational Chart. Following the approval of the agenda and the approval of the August 20th Board Meeting Business Minutes, a representative from Marks Paneth, Accountants and Advisors, convened an extensive discussion of the Financial Statements for years ended March 31, 2014 and 2013. This was followed by a review of the Riverbay Organizational Chart, which Mr. Taylor explained was a work in progress and that a more extensive one would be produced. An organi-

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Francine Reva Jones

Director’s Viewpoint Secretary

zational chart was required for inclusion with the potential new management Request For Proposal package.

This chart was handed out to the shareholders.

The next topic on the agenda was the Bay Plaza traffic issue.

Assistant General Ma-nager Joe Boiko conducted a slide presentation to discuss the Bay Plaza traffic issues and explained that leaders of our community have been attempting to confer with the Bay Plaza owners, the Department of Transportation, and our elected officials in order to improve the mounting traffic situation for both drivers and pedestrians.

This was followed by committee reports, the first one being the Ad Hoc Committee, chaired by Bernard Cylich and co-chaired by Linda Berk. The process of the new management search is on schedule and attorney Jeff Buss informed the shareholders that the Board will make a recommendation in due time.

The Information Technology Committee is chaired by Khalil AbdulWahhab and co-chaired by Leah Graham. It was projected that the new website called Myhomepayge should be ready in the next two weeks. The Yardi system that the Riverbay Corp. is using is antiquated and recommendations were made for changes.

The Youth Committee Chairperson, Evelyn Turner, discussed the mission statement, namely, to promote and provide cultural, artistic, educational, social and recreational programs in a safe, secure environment for the youth of Co-op City.

Leslie Peterson is the co-Chair.

The Construction Committee is chaired by Bernard Cylich and co-chaired

by Al Shapiro. The new model door was rejected by the shareholders of Building 15A and a different architect will design a new model door for that building.

The Community Relations Committee is chaired by me and co-chaired by Linda Berk, and the following mission statement was presented: To work with the Riverbay Board of Directors, members of the Riverbay staff and volunteer shareholders to improve our existing programs and to search for new programs that will benefit our community. The new programs will include Parenting Workshops and a program for formerly incarcerated persons. The Committee report further stated that the Committee Chair attended a meeting with the Directors of the seven Office of People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) Group Homes in Co-op City. The Committee is also assisting with the shareholders’ decision in selecting the new washing machines.

The Gallery Session lasted approximately one hour. Thanks to all the shareholders that attend committee meetings and who attended this Open Board meeting. Refreshments were provided for the shareholders that attended the meeting.

Remember Folks in Nursing Homes When I heard that the renowned historian and author, Dr. Yosef A.A. ben-

Jochannan was getting few visitors, I made it a discussion at the AfricanAmerican Association meeting. It was decided that we would visit him on a regular basis. A group of three of us visited him last Sunday at the Bay Park Center on Co-op City Blvd. He looked well and was able to talk with us. Dr. Ben informed us that he is 99 years of age and will have a birthday before the year is out. Dr. Ben has spent most of his life educating folks about the first people on the earth and where life began, which was in Africa. He informed us that he has written 40 books. In 1991, I was so pleased to be able to go with a group on a tour of Egypt and the Nile Valley with Dr. Ben and Dr. John Henrik Clarke as our tour guides. Thanks to Martha Barbosa and Sam Barboza for joining me on this visit. Other Association members will visit on another day.

While sitting and talking with Dr. Ben, the daughter of Mrs. Elayne Cole passed by. Mrs. Elayne Cole is the former President of the NAACP, Co-op City Branch, and is a patient there. Of course, I went up to visit her along with her husband and daughter. We discussed the Day Care Center which Mrs. Cole directed for many years and now her daughter has taken over. They still need help. They discussed “Adopt a School,” and I pledged to do what I could. Let’s not forget our friends and loved ones in nursing home facilities.

Contact I can be reached at: Francine Jones, Board of Directors, Riverbay Corporation, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475 or call 718-671-5957.

Ombudsman’s Response

5. Replace crumbling jersey barriers along Section 5 curve 6. Street lines to be re-painted along Bartow Avenue and Hutchinson River P’kwy E. • This will be done after city DOT study due by the end of October as to leaving angle parking on the Hutch or re-locate onto Einstein Loop So. 7. Have school buses park on Einstein Loop So. and drop off/pick-up at that location, not creating a hazard along the Hutch (DOE approval needed) 8. Need for Traffic Control agents at all intersections during holidays.

(APPROVED BY CITY) 9. Need for ADA compliant sidewalks throughout mall (Mall Developer studying) 10. No trucks to exit from new mall entrance/exit next to Hutch Overpass (MALL DEVELOPER AGREED) 11. Create new exits leading from the rear of the mall to the Hutch South, create new overpass from mall near Checkers leading over I-95 allowing cars to go North/South • This would not presently meet federal/state/city laws, but can be studied 12. Build underpass as was originally planned in the 70’s leading under I-

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95 from the corners of Baychester Ave. and Co-op City Blvd. leading to other side of highway to 222nd Street.

Because of time constraints, the Board President requested that we cease taking questions from the floor and for those with remaining questions to meet with me separately to have their concerns addressed. Although many chose to do so, Mr. Gitelson did not, which is also unfortunate because I would have been able to update him on our progress and also to let him know that Bay Plaza is private property and the city cannot give away what does not belong to them. Additionally, there are guidelines that state if you take away park land, as is the case with the property adjacent to the parkway, you must give property back.

All of the points outlined above were created and thought of by Management, the Board, our politicians and members of Cooperators United, none of which Mr. Gitelson was party to.

In my official capacity, I will continue to pursue what is best for all cooperators along with our management team, Board of Directors and cooperators who offer common sense ideas.

—Joe Boiko

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14 Thank you to all the cooperators who came out to the recent Open Board meeting in Einstein Center. It was refreshing and encouraging to see a full house! I know the meeting is long, there’s so much work to cover. However, we heard your frustration about waiting to speak, even though we moved the gallery session up to the middle of the meeting. It was suggested that we have regular sessions where we have just gallery sessions to hear from the community. With televised Board meetings and open galleries for community participation, we will be able to accomplish both shareholder interaction and observation of corporate business.

Disabilities and Accommodation Committee The Disabilities and Accommodations Committee is scheduled to have its first meeting on Thursday, October 23.

The committee is still open to members and interested shareholders should contact me at the Riverbay Board office in Bartow. I was happy to see that there are many people in the community interested in contributing to the efforts to ensure that Riverbay Corp. is providing reasonable accommodations to cooperators with disabilities.

There are many issues for us to address. One is the elevator we have been trying to get funding for in Bartow Center. It is a concern for so many shareholders who cannot navigate the stairs in Bartow and for whom the walk around the building to get into the administrative offices serves as a serious impediment.

Considering our unique population in being the largest NORC (Naturally Occurring Retirement Community) in the

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Director’s Viewpoint

Assistant Secretary

country, this must become a priority.

I recently received a letter from a cooperator on Darrow Pl. who had an impossible time last winter with the snow getting to her Accessa-Ride. Having to rely on Access-a-Ride is an issue in itself. To not be able to get to the vehicle because of mounds of snow severely limits many people’s daily routines and movement. The solution to this is not very complex and would be beneficial to all Co-op City residents.

The committee is prepared to make reasonable accommodations for any shareholder interested in becoming a member of the committee. However, if you are a resident who cannot attend a committee meeting, please feel free to address your concerns to me directly and the committee will look into problems to come up with reasonable solutions.

Commercial Leasing The Commercial Leasing Committee has completed the development of a simple survey to query the opinions of cooperators about the use and usefulness of our three shopping centers. Committee members will be asking you to complete the survey to give us an idea on how we can make improvements to the shopping experience here at Co-op City. We will

also include the survey in an upcoming Co-op City Times so that you can share your thoughts with us in case we don’t catch up to you in the community. With the new Bay Plaza Mall across the street from us, our shopping centers are looking more and more dated and unattractive.

The HUD backed loan required that we set aside $4M to upgrade each shopping center. Some of the work has begun in the new concrete laid in Bartow and Dreiser Centers. However, we know the centers need much more attention than that.

The committee will meet with Joseph Regina, who was Coordinator of the successful Westchester Square BID. He will present the specific needs and requirements of a BID to see if it could be helpful in the improvement of our shopping centers. The committee will also be meeting with our Construction Department and signage staff to discuss what we can do in-house to make immediate improvements.

Our in-house staff was responsible for the beautiful upgrade made to the auditorium in Einstein Center. Management has plans to make similar upgrades to the auditorium in Dreiser Center with inhouse staff, in the near future. The existing auditorium is exactly the same as it was when the Dreiser Center opened over forty years ago!

Garages Parking at Co-op City has been a long standing problem. It has become a critical problem for shareholders in Section Five who not only have limited street parking, but two parking garages that are at capacity and with long waiting list.

Management has made a proposal to black top a piece of land in Section 5 to

provide some relief. However, I find this solution insufficient. When Co-op City was designed, it was purposefully done so with significant green space, so we don’t feel like we are on top of each other. One of the most popular reactions I receive from cooperators is to leave our green space alone. They do not want us to black top any of the grass in this community. Secondly, the plan presented to the Board will only provide for 19 spaces! When Section Five has over 400 shareholders on the waiting list for a parking space between the two garages in that section, I don’t see how 19 spaces provides much relief, if any.

One concept that I think we need to give serious consideration to is to build up on the garages in high demand.

Garage 2, 7 and 8 are all in high demand. It makes very good business sense to add additional floors to these garages to accommodate the demand they experience. The garages are the second largest revenue source for Riverbay Corp. To expand spaces in the three garages that are currently overburdened would pay for themselves in probably five years. Residents who park in Garage 2 have horror stories about parking in that garage on the weekends when events are scheduled in Dreiser Center. Shareholders in Section 5 would finally have some relief they deserve. And the corporation would recoup the money spent over a period of time in parking fees.

I continue to be interested in your thoughts and ideas. Please contact me at: Riverbay Corp Board Office, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475 or lberk@riverbayboard.com.

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The word itself says “I’m possible.”

Therefore, please be advised that we will be resubmitting a request to HUD to lease “Shareholders’ Building,” the former Bingo Hall, for a Riverbay Fund Enrichment Center. We are working diligently to submit documents to make this vision a reality. Revisiting an article about the late Gloria Brown Wise provides the inspiration to quit paying attention to the nay sayers. This dream is bigger than fear and I have surrounded myself with “dreamers.” The College Fair was not a success because of any one person. There was a dream and a vision and several cooperators made the dream come true. In time, Co-op City will have a Riverbay Fund Enrichment Center that will offer something for ALL age groups.

We from the “old school” know what it takes when attempts are made to CARE FOR OUR OWN on our own terms. Therefore, this Director will not complain about the present challenges.

When I think about how hard volunteers work to make this a vibrant community, I won’t complain when others misunderstand this present initiative. No leader has been promised not to have some “weary times.” This is a diverse community that has shown an outpouring of support and commitment to vol-

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 Saturday, October 25, 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 is an 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

unteerism, the likes of which guarantee success toward our goals to use the former Bingo Hall for a purpose other than to “make money.”

Cooperators who are passionate about serving their community should continue to forward their ideas!

I Love Someone With Autism Save The Date - The Youth Committee will host “A Family Fun Night for Children affected by Autism on Friday, December 5, from 6 – 9 p.m.

The event will be held at Dreiser Loop Auditorium A. Please call if you would like to volunteer.

An update of other youth activities will be shared after our October 14 meeting.

Health Update At a recent workshop on “Breast Cancer Awareness,” it was suggested that women and men should touch their

breast everyday. You know your body and anything that feels or looks unusual should be reported to your medical doctor right away. Remember, your health is your wealth.

Vote – Vote – Vote Please vote on Tuesday, November 4, 2014. New voting restrictions in states across the country have been put in place for a reason. Every vote matters. Honor the work of civil rights activists such as James Chaney, Andrew Goodman and Michael Schwerner who lost their lives in 1964 so that all Americans would be able to register and exercise their constitutional right to vote. Don’t stay home next month; get all registered voters out like we did in 2008. Schwerner and Goodman were two Jewish men from New York - they had been in Mississippi less than a week and Chaney was a local Black activist.

Join me in VOTING in their memory and others like Fannie Lou Hammer.

“I’m Sick And Tired Of Being Sick And Tired!”

Cooperators Concerns Cooperators continue to have questions about those who have the “legal right” to have a dog.

The move-out policy needs to be revisited as some believe it’s unfair.

The Board should stay on top of the

“Bay Plaza Traffic” issues.

The Board has many serious decisions to make about contractors.

The new trial Washing Machines has “tinted windows” preventing one from seeing the water level or your clothing.

How does one know if the water level is any different?

A Little Known Black History Fact For Our Youth Tuskegee Institute is the first Black college to be considered a Registered National Historic Landmark and the only to be declared a National Historic Site. Under the leadership of Booker T. Washington, as the university was expanding and growing, students helped to construct the new buildings as part of their work-study program.

Madame C. J. Walker, one time the world’s richest Black woman, left a fortune of $2M to her only daughter and in addition, she established a trust to support six Tuskegee students and left $100,000 for the creation of an African Academy for Girls. This happened in 1919!

Thank you, cooperators, for your support of ALL programs in this vibrate community.

You may reach me at: Evelyn M. Turner, eturner@riverbayboard.com – 917-324-1033 or 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475.

form completed by a parent or legal guardian. Consent forms are available at the donation site, or online at www.nybloodcenter.org.

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

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

All donors must be able to show picture ID and provide their Social Security number. Donating blood is relatively quick and easy. Most persons who are in reasonably good health are eligible to donate, even those on medications may donate with few exceptions. Should you have any questions regarding medical eligibility, you may contact the Hudson Valley, NY Blood Center at 1-800-688-0900. Please be

sure to eat prior to donating. Light refreshments will be available upon completion of your donation.

Close to 2,000 men, women and children, including cancer, transplant and surgery patients, trauma victims, newborn babies and many more in our community need blood transfusions each day.

Please be a caring person and donate; the life you help to save may be that of a family member, friend or neighbor. For additional information, please contact Joe Boiko at 718-3203300, Ext. 3409.

“Live and Let Live is Good – Live and Help Live is Better.”

—Joe Boiko

Evelyn Turner

Director’s Viewpoint

Blood Bank Coming October 25th

Please Donate, Blood is Urgently Needed

Building 32 Association

Building 32B - Today is decorating day for our lobby. Decorating will start at approximately 10 a.m.; PLEASE come down and help. The more cooperators that come down, the faster it will take. Feel good when people speak about the beautiful lobby, or when your children smile and laugh at the beautiful decorations, knowing you have contributed.

Bake Sale We are having a fundraising Bake Sale on Saturday, November 15, starting at noon. If you enjoy baking, or want to experiment, your donations are both needed and welcome. Going to the store and purchasing a cake, cupcakes, danish, muffins or whatever is also most welcome. Please contact Ms. Brown-Clarke at (718) 671-1685 for

answers to any questions or to tell her what you are bringing. Our first bake sale, which was held last year, was successful - let's make this one even better!

General Meeting Our next meeting will be held on Tuesday, November 18. Our “Special Guest” will be announced shortly. The door prize will be a Pathmark gift card, so that the winner can purchase their Thanksgiving turkey.

Please participate in Building 32's events. This is what makes a cooperative - people getting together for a mutual benefit. Get to know your fellow cooperators, spend time together laughing and talking while sharing coffee and cake, or deciding where the pumpkins should be hung. It's worth your time and effort.

—Lorna Smith

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Cooperators United of Co-op City

Our next general membership meeting is Tuesday, October 28, 7:00 p.m., Bartow, Room 31. We have a special invited guest who wants to meet with us (Building/Townhouse representatives). Our guest will meet with us from 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. You will be receiving notice of the meeting. Light refreshments will be served.

Continue to let us know about traffic

issues at the Bay Plaza Mall, Bartow, Baychester and Co-op City Boulevard.

We must stay on top of this. We cannot afford to become complacent. All of our issues need to be addressed. Keep calling to let them know that we want changes.

Call Commissioner Constance Moran, 212-748-6680, cmoran@dot.nyc.gov; Congressman Eliot L. Engel, 718-7969700, 202-225-2464, fax 718-796-5134,

email www.engel.house.gov; State Senator Ruth Hassell-Thompson, 718547-8854, fax 718-515-2718, email hassellt@senate.state.ny.us; Assemblyman Michael Benedetto, 718-892-2235/718320-2220, fax 718-892-0035/718-3204753, email benedem@assembly.state. ny.us; City Council Member Andy King 718-684-5509/212-788-6873, fax-718684-5510, or andy.king@council.nyc.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Building 19 is forming a team to participate in the ‘Strive for the Bronx’ walk at Orchard Beach tomorrow, October 19th. Contact information has been posted in our lobby all week. We are all looking forward to seeing you there, as we talk together to show our support for Breast Cancer Awareness, and the American Cancer Society.

Cooperators, please take a moment during your busy days and go the Public Service Department at 2049 Bartow Avenue to ensure that the Co-op City Emergency Alert System and Public Safety Department has all your updated contact information. If an emergency happens that affects your apartment and you are not at

home, it is of the upmost importance that Public Safety knows how to contact you or your representative. Cell phone numbers are changed frequently and sometimes we neglect to inform all necessary parties of these changes. In some extreme instances, when you cannot be reached, it may be necessary for the Fire Department to break down your door to gain access to your apartment to assure a safe environment for all.

In order to avoid such a situation, please update all your contact information with Co-op City Public Safety Department as soon as possible.

Remember, emergencies and crisis are never planned, but we prepare for them.

—Lillie Hall

Club President Lauretta Jaysura, at a recent meeting with Mario Lewis, 1st Place Finalist in 2012 Toastmasters International Speech Contest where he beat out over 3000 contestants from around the world to reach this plateau on the journey to be named World Champion Public Speaker. In jest, Mario said he had given his speech over 2000 times in his head, his car, the shower and anywhere else he could find 5-7 min. (allotted time for a speech).

Mario is also a proud member of our District 46.

He added, "Love your message" and it will be easy to talk about it. We are very proud of all the Toastmasters in our Mario Lewis and Lauretta Jaysura district, especially Mario, and congratuFamily Nite at 7:30 p.m. late him on this great achievement.

Contact us at 3824.toastmasterMark your calendar and plan to sclubs.org, Co-op City Meetup.org, or join us: Thurs., October 16, general Toastmasters.org. meeting at 7:30 p.m.

—Lauretta Jaysura Thurs., October 30, Halloween

Building 19 Association

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Riverbay Maintenance workers are required to wear covers on their shoes before entering your apartment. Don’t be afraid to ask that they put covers on their shoes before entering your apartment.

All of us together can make a difference. We can be reached at 718-3797841 or MLSAH@aol.com.

—Sonja Maxwell

Co-op City Toastmasters Club

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It was my pleasure to contribute to the College Fair along with my Building 13 Association, Inc. with donations that were raffled towards the 529 Scholarship Fund. A 529 plan encourages saving for the future higher education of one's child or grandchild.

This donation will hopefully encourage parents to open one on their child’s behalf.

It has been a very busy time here at Co-op City. I attended the Hispanic Heritage Month Festival and it was great. The music was great and the costumes colorful. The young dancers from Downtown Bronx were fantastic.

One of them was the son of a Co-op City receptionist. I couldn’t help but notice a beautiful sight of people from various Hispanic backgrounds coming together for a common cause. Let’s continue to emulate that picture throughout the community.

It was great to see many shareholders at the Open Board meeting held in Section 5 at Einstein Community Center. The meeting agenda was important, but very long. Updating shareholders about what is going on is vital, but prioritizing what’s urgent would give shareholders an opportunity to not only ask questions during the gallery session, but also allow others who attend to hear the questions as well. Unfortunately, again, by the time the gallery session began, most people were gone.

Hopefully, the gallery session will be moved up in the schedule or a separate Hello neighbors, the fall is approaching, be careful of the weather, hot with the jacket and chilly without it, so be careful.

Open Board Meeting - was held at Einstein Loop on Wednesday, October 8th, at 7 p.m. We were given a copy of the Financial Statements for years ended March 31, 2013 and 2014, which were audited by an independent auditor of the accounting firm of Mark Paneth LLP. The report was given by a representative of the firm, followed with questions and answers.

Now we as shareholders can study this report, it is technical and complex, but at least we are not completely in the dark of what is happening within the

Domestic water shutdown Buildings 12, 13 & 14

On Wednesday, October 22, at 9 a.m., the water will be shut down in Buildings 12, 13 and 14 so that the valves and pipes in the basement of Building 13 can be changed.

Water will be restored by 4 p.m. on Wednesday, October 22.

We apologize for any inconvenience to shareholders and strongly urge that you keep a supply of water for drinking, cooking and emergencies.

—Riverbay Maintenance

gallery session will be held or the promise of condensed agendas will be implemented.

The recent Open Board meeting highlighting the Audit Report was informative. The auditor stated the difference between entries that are required for accounting purposes and what they actually mean especially pertaining to depreciation. I often hear and see headlines regarding the increase in carrying charges. We must keep Co-op City affordable. Part of that was accomplished with the Wells Fargo, HUD guaranteed loan and the other part will be the choices we make to prevent large increases. Prices go up, costs go up and the challenge will be to make any increase as minimal as possible without a change in essential services.

The Sales Committee had its first meeting in September and it was great to see so many eager and experienced people ready to make new shareholders feel welcome and knowledgeable.

Additionally, the committee seeks to make the management orientation

process more cost effective. Committee members were asked to attend an orientation meeting and bring their observations and ideas for change to the next meeting. We will be setting up interviews with various departments (to be taped) for inclusion in a Power Point presentation. The committee will review the monthly sales reports to ascertain how they can be used to determine when vacancy loss begins and easy monitoring.

As of this reading, the Community Board 10 (CB10) meeting held this past Thursday will have taken place at the Dreiser Community Center. I hope that folks attended and let CB10 members know how strongly we feel about the Bay Plaza Mall and the lack of respect shown this community and the Community Board by the owners of that property.

A second component is the 45th Precinct Community Council meeting, scheduled to be held at Bartow in Room 31 at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, November 6. Here again is an opportunity to let the precinct know we need additional coverage to keep our pedestrians safe and traffic moving. Of special concern is the ability for emergency vehicles to get through the massive traffic tie-ups on Bartow Avenue.

Remember, this is not a Co-op City meeting. It is open to all communities covered by the 45th Precinct. The strength will be in the number of folks from Co-op City who voice and/or

show support by their presence.

We hope to have updated information regarding Cablevision to present at the November Board meeting. Share holders are interested in paying less without cable included on their carrying charge statement. Discussions have been taking place and as soon as possible information will be shared.

Co-op City Times A lot of the information discussed at the open meetings and activities around Co-op City is reported weekly in the Co-op City Times. The financial statements are printed in totality in the Co-op City Times. At the open meeting, it was suggested the cost to mail the reports would be about $25,000.

So it was voted that going forward each shareholder will receive the document via mail.

The question still remains, how we encourage our community to stay informed. By reading our official newspaper, the Co-op City Times, we keep abreast of what’s going on. Although you can also read the paper online, let’s hear some ideas on how we can increase readership.

I am always interested in hearing your thoughts on various issues. You can contact me by letter, telephone or email. I can be reached by mail at: Leslie Peterson, Riverbay Board Director, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475, telephone at 718-320-1370 or by e-mail at lpeterson@riverbaycorp.com or daddpeterson@aol.com.

corporation that affects our livelihood.

We thank the Board for the measures being taken to get it right and sharing with the shareholders.

We continue to encourage our cooperators to voice their ideals, opinions and solutions with the association and they do not have to wait until an association meeting to voice their concerns. We as the building association understand it can be very frustrating and the association will follow-up after one has done their part in seeking a resolution.

Sunshine Committee: We are in need of cooperators to work on this committee, to send birthdays, bereavement, get-well cards, etc. to add a little sunshine in someone’s life. IF THIS IS

YOU, please contact the association.

Fundraising Committee: Well, we told you they will be back. We would like for you to join us in a trip to ACE IN THE HOLE, a tribute to Sam Cook (WE ARE HAVING A PARTY) on Thursday, February 19th, 2015 at the Royal Manor, Garfield, New Jersey.

Price is $85 which includes transportation, a family-style menu (braised tip beef, roast chicken, etc.) and 2 complimentary drinks. We had an excellent time last December, 2013, and this is why we are GOING BACK. We need you to send your payments. Don't miss this Back in the Day (MEMORIES).

There will be flyers posted in Bldg.

27 regarding this trip. For further infor-

mation, please contact Margie, 917921-7749; Nelson Sweeting, 646-6444055 and Sharon at 718-671-1905.

Also, checks can be made payable to Building 27 Association and mailed to c/o Lillian Sumpter, 140 Erdman Pl., Apt 6D, Bronx, NY 10475.

The association thanks you all for your continuous support, without you and you, there would be no association.

We extend our prayers for the sick and shut in, wishing you a speedy recovery.

Our heartfelt sympathy to those who have lost a loved one. Let us continue to remember each other in prayer and pray for our leaders everywhere. Share a smile and ENJOY life.

—H. Overman

Leslie Peterson

Director’s Viewpoint

Building 27 Association

Domestic hot water shutdown Asch Loop Townhouses & Buildings 15 A & B

The domestic hot water service will be shut down in the Asch Loop Townhouses, as well as Buildings 15 A & B, on Tuesday, October 21 from 9 a.m.to 11 a.m. for repair to the underground piping system. Cold water will not be affected.

In preparation for the shut down, cooperators are urged to keep a supply of water on hand for an emergency prior to shut down.

As soon as the work is completed, the hot water will be restored.

We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience in this matter.

—CSO (Bartow)

Heat shutdown Building 16

There will be no heat in Building 16 on Monday, October 20, beginning at approximately 1 p.m. so that emergency repair work can be done to replace the regulator valve in the building pump room. Heat is expected to be fully restored on Tuesday, October 21, at about 9 p.m.

Electrical, domestic hot and cold water and elevator services will not be affected during this shutdown.

We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience in this matter.

—CSO, Bartow

Basement closures Buildings 22 A & B

The basement in Building 22A&B will be closed for thorough extermination on Wednesday, October 22 from 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

During the closures, there will be no elevator service to the basement, and therefore, no laundry service in both buildings.

We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience in this matter.

—CSO (Bartow)

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Second Reading - Resolution #14-61 SUBMITTED BY: Al Shapiro SECONDED BY: Khalil Abdul-Wahhab

BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING, DATED: OCTOBER 15TH, 2014

WHEREAS, the Contracts Department sent out fourteen (14) requests for proposals for Bid #2938, Uniform

Rental & Maintenance; and WHEREAS, we received five (5) proposals which were reviewed in detail by the Project Manager; and WHEREAS, the Project Manager has determined Aramark Uniform Services is the lowest responsible bidder (Recommendation attached); and NOW THEREFORE, LET IT BE RESOLVED: that the proposed contract with Aramark

Second Reading - Resolution #14-63 SUBMITTED BY: Khalil Abdul-Wahhab SECONDED BY: Cleve Taylor BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING DATED: October 15th, 2014

WHEREAS, Faith in God Church requested a lease renewal from Riverbay Corporation for the premises at 171

Dreiser Loop (1,163 sq. ft.), Bronx, New York, to be used for Church Services; and WHEREAS, the term of the lease is three years with a 3 year renewal option and annual rental rates are within the provisions of Resolution #85-16 as amended by Resolution #95-44; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the lease agreement for the premises at 171 Dreiser

Second Reading - Resolution #14-64 SUBMITTED BY: Al Shapiro SECONDED BY: Khalil Abdul-Wahhab BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING DATED: October 15th, 2014

WHEREAS, Tae Suk Chang requested a lease renewal from Riverbay Corporation for the premises at 2049

Bartow Avenue (365 sq. ft.), Bronx, New York, to be used as an Art Gallery, sale of pictures, frames, art work and wall decorations; and WHEREAS, the term of the lease is five years with a 5 year renewal option and annual rental rates are within the provisions of Resolution #85-16 as amended by Resolution #95-44; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the lease agree-

Second Reading - Resolution #14-70 SUBMITTED BY: Linda Berk SECONDED BY: Bernard Cylich

BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING DATED: October 15th, 2014

WHEREAS, Nasir Iqbal has requested a lease from Riverbay Corporation for the premises at 161 Dreiser Loop (809 sq. ft.), Bronx, New York, to be used as a Pharmacy with home delivery, immu-

nization services, photo & payment center, and WHEREAS, the term of the lease is five years plus 2 five year options and annual rental rates are within the provisions of Resolution #85-16 as amended

by Resolution #95-44; and WHEREAS, an inquiry was requested with the Better Business Bureau which resulted in no negative findings; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT

Second Reading - Resolution #14-65 SECOND READING: #14-65 SUBMITTED BY: Cleve Taylor SECONDED BY: Al Shapiro BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING DATED: October 15th, 2014

WHEREAS, Dr. Richard Sulcov has requested a lease from Riverbay Corporation for the premises at 140

Alcott Place, Unit A, (815 sq. ft.)

Bronx, New York, to be used for practice of dentistry; and WHEREAS, the term of the lease is five years with a 5 year renewal option and annual rental rates are within the provisions of Resolution #85-16 as amended by Resolution #95-44; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the lease agreement for the premises at 140 Alcott

Uniform Services at a weekly rental rate of $3.00 for Power Plant and Motor Pool personnel and $2.30 for all other personnel [not to exceed $350,000.00 over a three (3) year period] be approved as submitted by Management in accordance with Board of Directors Resolution #85-16 and amended by Board of Directors Resolution #95-44 and the President is hereby authorized to execute the con-

tract and Management is authorized to take all steps necessary to make this action effective.

YES: Berk, Cylich, Gordon, F. Jones, O. Jones, Leslie, Peterson, Shapiro, Taylor, Abdul-Wahhab NO: Johnson ABSENT FOR VOTE: Graham, Turner ABSENT: Atkins, Owens PASSED

Loop, Bronx, New York, by and between Riverbay Corporation, Owner, and Faith in God Church, Tenant, containing the terms as negotiated by Riverbay Corporation’s management is hereby approved as submitted by management in accordance with Resolution #85-16 as amended by Resolution #95-44; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that the President of the Corporation is authorized to sign the lease agreement and

related documents on behalf of Riverbay Corporation.

YES: Berk, Gordon, Johnson, F. Jones, O. Jones, Shapiro, Taylor, Abdul-Wahhab NO: Leslie ABSTAIN: Cylich ABSENT FOR VOTE: Graham, Peterson, Turner ABSENT: Atkins, Owens PASSED

ment for the premises at 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, New York, by and between Riverbay Corporation, Owner, and Tae Suk Chang, Tenant, containing the terms as negotiated by Riverbay Corporation’s management is hereby approved as submitted by management in accordance with Resolution #85-16 as amended by Resolution #95-44; and be it.

FURTHER RESOLVED, that the President of the Corporation is author-

ized to sign the lease agreement and related documents on behalf of Riverbay Corporation.

YES: Berk, Cylich, Gordon, Johnson, F. Jones, O. Jones, Leslie, Shapiro, Taylor, Abdul-Wahhab ABSTAIN: Peterson ABSENT FOR VOTE: Graham, Turner ABSENT: Atkins, Owens PASSED

RESOLVED, that the lease agreement for the premises at 161 Dreiser Loop, Bronx, New York, by and between Riverbay Corporation, Owner, and Nasir Iqbal, Tenant, containing the terms as negotiated by Riverbay Corporation’s management is hereby approved as submitted by management in accordance with Resolution #85-16 as amended by Resolution #95-44; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that the

President of the Corporation is authorized to sign the lease agreement and related documents on behalf of Riverbay Corporation.

YES: Berk, Cylich, Gordon, Johnson, F. Jones, O. Jones, Leslie, Peterson, Shapiro, Taylor, Abdul-Wahhab ABSENT FOR VOTE: Graham, Turner ABSENT: Atkins, Owens PASSED

Place, Unit A, Bronx, New York, by and between Riverbay Corporation, Owner, and Dr. Richard Sulcov, Tenant, containing the terms as negotiated by Riverbay Corporation’s management is hereby approved as submitted by management in accordance with Resolution #85-16 as amended by Resolution #95-44; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that the President of the Corporation is author-

ized to sign the lease agreement and related documents on behalf of Riverbay Corporation.

YES: Berk, Cylich, Gordon, Johnson, F. Jones, O. Jones, Leslie, Peterson, Shapiro, Taylor, AbdulWahhab ABSENT FOR VOTE: Graham, Turner ABSENT: Atkins, Owens PASSED

October is Awareness Month!

Breast Cancer • Diabetes • Lupus • Domestic Violence

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Co-op City Sports Velocity Track Club

God is good! All the time! Velocity Track Club New York competed in two track meets on Sunday, October 12th. Our XC (cross country) team participated in the USATF New York series #3 cross country meet and our mid distance & sprinters participated in the Metro Eagle’s XC Invitation at Cunningham Park, Queens, NY. Both meets were competitive with teams from throughout New York. At the USATF New York XC meet, we competed in the 2K (1.5 miles), 3K (1.8 miles), 4K (2.5 miles) and 5K (3.1 miles) races. We had 7 student-athletes participate and 6 out of the 7 medaled.

In the girls 8 & under 2k race, Tiara Jackson continued her winning streak and earned a bronze medal. In the boys 9 & 10 3K race, Dontae Lindo & Jordan Ingram won bronze medals. In the girls 11 & 12 3k race, Jacqueline Kendall won a bronze medal. In the girls 13 & 14 4K run, Giovanna Tolbert returned from missing a week of practice with a strain quad muscle to earn herself a bronze medal. Darius Gordon ran his season personal best and won a gold medal in the boys 15

& 16 5k race. Julian Caldwell is a sprinter, training and competing with the XC runners. He ran well in the boys 9 & 10 3k, but he didn’t medal; however, he will be ready for the shorter races for the indoor season.

At the Metro Eagles XC meet, they had 2 additional races — an 800 meter race and a 1 mile race. We had 22 studentathletes compete in this meet and 20 medaled. God is good!

Our mid-distance and sprinters competed in the 2k, 800 meters and 1 mile run and most went home wearing medals. Plus, we won many gold and silvers medals.

The Gold medalists were: Lauren Murrell, Danielle Jackson, Shantea Leach, Zaria Wright, Matthiaus LoveAnderson, Kristian Cadiz-Domville, Raseam Phillip, and Danta DaCosta.

Silver medalists were: Ethan Mohan, Trevon James, Nariah Mathis and River Sampson. Our bronze medalist were: Jaleah Eargle, Avery Philip, Perce Parker, Kirk Dell, Kaseam Shand, Jasiah Isaac, Daijon James and Christopher Ruiz.

On Sunday, October 19th, our cross

Thank you, NCNW member Lisa Wade-Stewart, on your presentation on breast cancer, in observance of breast cancer awareness month. As a reminder to our members, neighbors and friends, don’t forget to do your monthly breast self-exams to identify any changes in your breast and be sure to talk to your healthcare professional if you notice anything unusual. Also, schedule your routine mammogram as suggested by your doctor. Kudos to Alma Walther, Chairperson of the NCNW Health Committee, and all Health Committee members in collaboration with Michelle Sajous and the Riverbay Fund for bringing the Project Renewal SCAN VAN Program to the Health Fair in Co-op City on September 20. The SCAN VAN program provided free mammogram screenings for eligible women 40+ years of age who had not had a mammogram in the past year.

Thank you to NCNW member Eleanor Donnley who presented with Lori Melton on the topic of Domestic Violence. One out of 4 women are victims of domestic violence and many are sitting in silence. If your life is in danger, call 9-1-1. If you feel any of these in your relationship: broken, threatened, put-down, scared, intimidated, manipulated, humiliated and battered, that’s abuse. You can receive help. You can call the Domestic Violence hotline for assistance 1-800-621-Hope (4673).

Although our members look wonderful in whatever they wear, they looked exceptionally wonderful in their pink and purple during last week's General Membership meeting in observance of

Breast Cancer and Domestic Violence Awareness. Thank you, Vivian Wescott, Hospitality Chairperson, and all the Hospitality members and volunteers for preparing each and every month for our fellowship and refreshments after each General Membership meeting.

Saturday Academy Registration…

The NCNW Saturday Educational Program has been offering small group instruction in reading and mathematics for over 40 years in the Co-op City community. Our instructors are certified and their lessons are aligned with the public and private school curriculum. We are currently enrolling students in grades 36. Registration continues today and the following Saturdays from 10 a.m. 12:00 p.m. until all spaces are filled.

Registration and classes are located at the Dreiser Community Center, Room 14. Classes will be in session from November, 2014 thru spring 2015 from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. The fee for the year is $250 which includes a non-refundable registration fee of $25. This investment is equivalent to less than $4 per hour, per student for tutoring lessons to improve academic performance. All fees are to be paid by December 27. For further information, please call (718) 655-9034 or (718) 671-2555.

“African American Heritage Art Exhibit and Entertainment”… Saturday, October 25, featuring Robin Joyce Miller - Artist, Educator, Author and Poet. This event will take place at the Dreiser Community Center, Room 11 from 3 p.m.-6 p.m. This is an opportunity to bring culture into your home at affordable prices. Admission is free and

Velocity Track Club mid-distance & sprinter athletes sporting their medals.

country team will travel to East Shore Park, New Haven, CT for 2014 AAU Connecticut District Cross Country National Qualifier. The best from the TriState area will be competing to go to the nationals. Wish us luck!

Anyone interested in supporting Velocity Track Club New York, we are a

501(c)3 - Non-for Profit. Just write the check of any size to Velocity Track Club New York. Your donation is a tax write off and we will send you a receipt. For additional information, please contact Coach Winston Dinkins at 914-441-6196 or email me at WATCLT@AOL.COM. —Winston Dinkins

light refreshments will be served. For further information, contact Robin at (718) 671-7262.

The NCNW Theater Group has a few tickets remaining for the Alvin Ailey matinee performance on Sunday, December 21. Price of ticket is $63.

Contact Maxine for further information (718) 320-2366.

Our next General Membership meeting will be held on Sunday, November 9, at 3:00 p.m., Dreiser Community Center, Room 11.

—Lori Melton

NCNW

Public Safety Report

799-SAFE or visit www.TheHotline. org.

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

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

Never operate a motor vehicle if you have consumed alcoholic beverages. Always buckle your seatbelt; it will save your life in a serious collision. Avoid distractions and excess

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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 91-1 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.

Follow Riverbay Fund on Facebook at www.facebook.com/riverbayfund and on Twitter at www.twitter.com/riverbayfund.

24 We would like to take this opportunity to thank all participants of The Photography Workshop, Strokes of Joy and The Talking Quilt Workshop.

The culmination of these various sessions will be highlighted in a film entitled The Art of Story Telling. You are welcome to join us on November 7th when an exhibit will be held along with the unveiling of the Community Quilt. Check the bulletin board in the lobby and the Co-op City Times for additional information.

The Community Quilt highlights in photos and creative imagery interpretations of Co-op City. We invited participants to let their spirits run free in a variety of ways capturing the

Buildings 30 A and B Association thanks CSO Manager Ms. English for her informative presentation of session on apartments. Ms. English took down complaints from cooperators who attended the meeting.

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Building 13 Association

beauty of Co-op City. The three workshops listed above took place throughout the community and in the association room at 100 Casals Place. The workshops were made possible with public funds from the Bronx Council on the Arts through the Department of Cultural Affairs’ Greater New York Arts Development Fund and the New York State Council on the Arts Decentralization Program.

Building 13’s Trip to the Sands Casino/Amore Winery/Outlet Shopping/Golden Corral in Bethlehem, Pa. is scheduled for November 8. First stop, the Amore winery, afterwards the Sands Casino. The casino and outlets are on the same premises. Get your

45th Precinct Council Meeting scheduled to be held in Co-op City in November. This will give us an opportunity to seek assistance monitoring the traffic jams on Bartow and address other police issues of concern.

Checks for Building 13 events should be made payable to Building 13 Assoc.

Inc. and mailed to: Bldg. 13 Assoc. Inc., 100 Casals Place #32K, Bronx, NY 10475. All activities are on a first come basis. For information, contact Gail Sharbaan at 718-671-3801 or Leslie Peterson at 718-320-1370, our website: http://www.bldg13assoc.com or e-mail us at building13assoc@yahoo.com.

Thanks for making our team work.

—Leslie Peterson

holiday shopping done early and before heading home enjoy the fantastic buffet at the Golden Corral. The bus will leave from 100 Casals Place at 7:00 a.m. Please be prompt. Full payment is now due. A few seats remain so secure your spot.

Due to illness, game night was postponed but will be returning in January along with movie night. We plan to keep you close to home and entice you to join in the fun especially during winter months.

Many things are going on in our community. When you read this article, the Community Board 10 meeting will have taken place at Bartow. That is one component. The other is the

Buildings 30 A and B Association

Oct. 24th. The door opens at 7 p.m., the events starts at 7:30.

We will continue collecting association dues every Wednesday from 1 to 5 p.m. in the association room on the B side and Wednesday the 15th from 6-7:30 p.m. on the A side lobby. Dues are still only $5.

we have tentatively scheduled a Halloween party between 7 p.m. – 9 p.m.

Those who are celebrating birthdays, anniversary, and new arrivals in their lives, have a blessed and happy day. Those who are under the weather, get well soon.

—Linda Werner

At the same time that we are collecting dues, we will also be collecting donations for Halloween.

We would appreciate volunteers along with donations for Halloween.

Along with giving out goodies on Halloween eve, Oct. 31st, to our children,

Building 33 Association

The Building Association had a very nice movie day last Saturday. We had quite a few cooperators who have never come down before and they really enjoyed the movies.

One family on the 10th floor donated a box of chips and agreed to join our association. This is exactly what we need in this building. Thank you so much.

We had a few teenagers who came to the movies, just to get the chips and a drink, they sit down for a few minutes, pretending to watch the movie, they go

to the table for the chips and drinks, then they walk out.

The first time, they took 3 bags each.

Ms. Roach stopped them and made them put some back. They came back again, did the same thing. There were about 6 of them with hoods on. Well, I have news for them. The next time we have movie day, they will have to have ID proving they live in the building. If they do not have ID, I will have a sign-in sheet, take their name and apartment number. We are not going to accept this kind of action

from these teenagers. You try to do something nice for the young people, then they take advantage of a good thing.

The association has collected building dues from 83 apartments so far. We have 300 more to go. Thank you for your cooperation. We will continue to sit on the door to collect. We have envelopes for anyone in a rush; just ask for one, on your way out of the building.

We need decorations for the lobby, please donate if you can. We also need people to decorate the lobby for the differ-

ent holidays coming up. Please volunteer.

Decorations are needed for Halloween, Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa and New Year’s.

Do not forget Friends and Family Day given by the Coalition of AfricanAmerican Churches and Community Organizations in Dreiser Loop on Sunday, Oct. 19th at 3 p.m. Come out and enjoy. Admission is free.

Get well wishes to our sick and shutin. We wish you a speedy recovery.

—Patricia Bonaparte

Please join us on the 2nd Thursday of every month at 8 p.m. Everyone is welcome – not just members! Our next general membership meeting will be held on November 13th.

Our Youth and Adult Halloween parties are both scheduled for Saturday, October 25th. The Youth Committee invites you to bring your little ones to Room 4 of the Dreiser Community Center between 3:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. for an afternoon of crafts, refreshments and fun. Members will always be free, but non-members will be admitted for

$15 per family. All donations are always appreciated.

The Adult Halloween party, hosted by the Social Committee, will take place from 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., also in Room 4 of the Dreiser Center. Members will be admitted for free, but non-members will need to donate $10 per person for admittance. Pot luck, refreshments, music and a costume contest await!

Donations are always welcome.

On Saturday, November 1st, the club’s Social Committee will be hosting our annual Scholarship Fundraiser

Dance. We are pleased to present our musical guests: the legendary Tony Vega and the fantastic Mambo Legends Orchestra. For more information and tickets, please contact Antoinette Toro (917) 744-4373 or Joe Rodriguez (917) 656-0811.

Save the Date: Our Christmas Party is scheduled for Saturday, December 20th. The Cultural and Social Committees are combining their efforts

to make this a very special evening.

More information will be available soon.

Additional information for all of our upcoming club events, as well as details concerning the club in general, can be found on our website: http://spanamcccc.synthasite.com. You may also contact the club at (718) 379-7017 or email us at SpanAmCCCC@gmail.com.

—Carmen Rodriguez

Hello—Our next general membership meeting is Monday, October 20th, 7:30 p.m., Activity Room. At the meeting, we will be handing out envelopes to the Floor Captains for the collection of our once-a-year dues drive. All Floor Captains, come down to the meeting and pick up your envelopes. The agenda also includes building issues, security issues, and volunteers for our Halloween Event. We will post flyers as to the time to come down to the lobby.

Reminder—When a Riverbay Maintenance person comes to your apartment, they are required to cover

their shoes (booties). If they are not wearing booties, ask that they put them on before entering your apartment.

Welcome to our new neighbors. Our thoughts and prayers go out to everyone who has suffered a loss and to our sick and shut-in. If you see anyone defacing our property or not picking up after their dog, call Riverbay Security at 718-671-3050 and for Maintenance issues, call 718-320-3300. Don’t forget if you see something, say something.

We can be reached at 718-379-7841, MLSAH@aol.com.

—Sonja Maxwell

Spanish-American Community Club

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African-American Association

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Thanks to all the members and friends that attended the general membership meeting last Saturday. The following are highlights: There were comments on our participation at the African-American Heritage Day Parade and the wonderful experience it was. * We discussed plans for an Entrepreneurial Awareness Day for Co-op City residents. * Members purchased tickets to the Alvin Ailey Holiday Dance Performance for December 20th. * A one-day bus trip to the White House is being planned for May, 2015.

Several members visited the renowned historian and author, Dr. Ben, at Bay Park Center last Sunday.

He was happy to see us. * Members were reminded to use our Facebook page at CoopcityAfrianamericanassoc for information of interest to the community. * The Coalition of AfricanAmerican Churches & Community

Orgs. will sponsor its 19th Annual Friends & Family Day event Sunday, Oct.19th at 3:00 p.m., Auditorium B. Free admision. * All were reminded to vote on November 4th. * There was encouragement to come out to support the meetings, petitions, phone protests, etc. regarding the Bay Plaza Shopping Mall traffic issue. * Please attend Community Board 10 meetings.

Happy birthday to members, LaVerne Hugine and Harman Leacock.

The next meeting will be held on November 8th at 4:00 p.m. in Dreiser Center, Room 15. If you are unable to attend this meeting, please read our weekly column for information.

Also, if you wish to join or update your membership, please send a check or money order (DO NOT MAIL CASH) of $15 for a single membership or $25 for families to: African-American Association of Co-op City, P.O. Box

702, Co-op City Station, Bronx, NY 10475. Donations are welcomed.

The Association sponsors the following ongoing programs and encourages your participation.

Computer Classes – This class meets at 12:00 p.m. on Saturdays, Dreiser Center, Room #15. Learn Internet use, virus protection, E-mail, Microsoft Office, etc. Fee: $50 or $8 per class. Call Mercedes at 347-943-0423.

Creative Movement – Saturday dance classes for children, ages 3-7 at 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m., Dreiser Center, Room 2. A volunteer assistant is needed.

An interest in dance is helpful, but no experience is necessary. A high school student who needs community service hours would be ideal. If interested, contact Ms. Barnes at 646-281-4570.

Salsa & Zumbali Dancercise – Most Saturdays at 10:00 a.m., Dreiser Center, Room #1. Dance and exercise

to Latin and R&B sounds. Call Keith at 917-561-6211 or Iris, 917-838-7723.

Yoga & Pilates Mat Classes – Tuesdays, 7 p.m., Dreiser Center, Rm. #2. Lose weight, tone and strengthen your muscles with exercises that reduce stress through breathing techniques.

Call Meena at 718-671-8364.

Belly Dance Classes – Wednesdays, 7 p.m., Dreiser Center, Rm. #2. A fun and healthy way to stay in shape! Call Xonia at 646-301-9438.

Evening Line Dance Classes – Thursdays, 7-9 p.m., Dreiser Center, Rm. #2. Dance to Soul, Latin, and Gospel music. Call Cynthia at 917-903-7073.

Office Hours – The Association office hours: Mondays and Wednesdays, from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. Should you need information about our events or wish to join the Association, please stop in.

—Francine Jones

Hope everyone had a wonderful Columbus Day weekend. Broun Place Townhouse Association has lots of appreciation to send out this week.

Thank you to Debs Place Townhouse Association for inviting us to share at their October 9 meeting. Our Vice President, Mrs. Vivian Burrus, joined President Eva Lazaar at a well-attended meeting of Debs Place Association and an opportunity to see old friends and share what we have in common and how we try to solve problems.

Thanks to Public Safety for investigating a broken bike left behind 30B and 31B and Building and Grounds for disposing of a bag of concrete left on the sidewalk by Garage 6.

Broun Place neighbors, are you experiencing problems or do you have Broun Place concerns? The way to resolve issues is to air them and join the association. It was good to discuss the questions brought by neighbors at our first meeting.

Broun Place Association has begun

membership renewals. Dues of $12 per household can be placed in the mail slot of Apt. 31B, Apt. 10A or Apt. 22A. Broun Place Executive Officers are: President: Mrs. Eva Kindaichi-Lazaar; Vice President: Mrs. Vivian Burrus; Treasurer: Ms. Lillian Richardson; Secretary: Ms. Grace Emanuel and Ms. Lana Spaulding and Mr. Jesse Seise are our support team. Become active with the townhouse association and continue to work to enhance and maintain the quality of life in Broun Place and Co-op City.

We are following the implementation of the promised improvements that were discussed by all the powers that be to resolve the traffic nightmare in Co-op City. The article in the Co-op City Times issue of September 13, 2014 is essential in this information. Interesting that some of the considerations mimic the one we have written about, ramp constructions. Please keep updated by following news in the Co-op City Times.

The litter under I-95 is a continuing problem hurting Co-op City; both on the approach, Baychester Avenue and Bartow Avenue, and exiting out of Section 5. Call 3-1-1 and make them aware of the littered areas adjacent to Co-op City where we have no jurisdiction. Folks complain about the geese and animals and other wildlife, but they are scavenging here because of litter in the streets and puddles. However, we enjoy walking through the Greenway and appreciate living and celebrating 46 years of Co-op City. Let’s continue to work on improvements. Please recycle

garbage correctly. Call Public Safety, 718-379-3050, to enforce our quality of life rules and regulations. Public Safety wants our assistance, “If You See Something, Say Something.”

Sincere condolences to the family of long-time Riverbay employee, Alberta Abrams. May she rest in peace and be remembered well. We send prayers to all recovering from surgery, illness or injury and hope for the best recovery possible.

Do you have a question or tiding regarding Broun Place? Do not hesitate to ask your questions and share tidings.

—Eva Lazaar

National Association for the Advancement of Colored People Mailing Address: P.O. Box 75-3111Einstein Station, Bronx, N.Y 10475 President: Jerome L. Rice Office telephone: 718-320-3210 Address: 135 Einstein Loop, Room 36 Office Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Email: naacpcclty2210@gmail.com Membership Meeting on Sunday, October 26 at 3 p.m. All welcomed.

Nomination Committee Chairperson Norman Thomas announces “Candidates Consent Forms” are now available. The officer positions are: President, Vice President, Secretary, Assist Secretary, Treasurer, Asst.

Treasurer and at-large members of the Executive Committee. Term of officers

is 2 years effective January 1, 2015 December 31, 2016. For nomination form, contact the office.

2nd Annual Law Day - Black Bar Association of Bronx County, Saturday, October 25th from 1 - 5 p.m., Custody Issues, Grandparents Rights, Wills, Trust & Estate Planning. What to do when stopped by the police, Article 81 Proceeding (Guardianship for Incapacitated Person) & Home HealthCare.

All invited. Please RSVP by October 17th.

See building lobbies for the posting.

Voter Registration forms available in English & Spanish. VOTER REGISTRATION IS AN ONGOING ACTIVITY. Remember to vote on November 4th Election Day. —Brenda Brown

We have a lot of great things planned for the coming months for Building 6. We need to have people from Building 6 come out and make us one of the best buildings in Co-op City again .

On Oct. 23rd and 24th, the building association will be collecting candy from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. for Halloween to be given out to the kids

on Oct. 31, starting at 5 p.m.

Remember, we have Game Night every 1st and 3rd Friday of the month in our building meeting room. We all have a lot of laughs and a great time too. We all bring something down to eat or drink. Come join us. We still need more people to join our building board.

—Jeffrey Schwartz

Broun Place Townhouse Association

NAACP Co-op City Branch #2210

Buildings 6 Association

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Next Defensive Driving course Saturday, October 25, in Rm. 1, Dreiser Community Center, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Lower your liability insurance cost by 10% and remove up to 4 points from your driver’s license. Please make your check in the amount of $35, payable to “the Black Forum of Co-op City,” and mail to P.O. Box 563, Bronx, N.Y. 10475 at least 1½ weeks before the class, or you can walk in on the day of the class but you must have $35 in cash to pay for the course. Remember, don’t text and drive.

New Year’s party Start making your plans now for the Black Forum’s New Year’s party, 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. Music all night by DJ.

Greetings to all of our Post members who are homebound and recovering from various medical operations. We wish you a speedy recovery.

Happy birthday to all of our members who will be celebrating their birthday in October.

Our Post is always looking for new members to join, so if you are a veteran from any branch of the military, stop by and join our Post. Bring your DD-214 with you. Post 1871 is located in Section #5 in the Community Center in 135 Einstein Loop, Room 41. Our office telephone number is (718) 3208165, and our e-mail address is post1871@optimum.net.

On October 18th, all Post members

Black Forum

More details to follow. Make reservations now, (718) 320-8035. Cost: $25 per person. Sell 10 tickets and get yours free.

Ghanian Association meeting The Ghanian Association of Co-op City will have their monthly meeting on Saturday, Oct. 18, 6 p.m., Rm. 38, Dreiser Center. All are invited.

Food distribution sites added Starting on Thursday, Aug. 7 and continuing each Thursday after that, residents of Buildings 27, 28, 29, 32 and 33 must pick up food at the New Vision Church, 115 Einstein Loop, 11 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. every Thursday.

Residents of Building 26, 30, 31, 34 and 35 should go to the Evangelical

Church, 2350 Palmer Avenue, 11 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. starting Aug. 7. For information, please call (718) 320-8035.

Volunteers needed We need volunteers for the Food Program, Tuesdays and Thursdays. If you have 2 hours per day to spare, between 11-12:45 p.m., please call us, (718) 320-8035.

Emergency Food Program We are open on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m., Room 20 in the Dreiser 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

American Legion Post 1871

report to our GENERAL MEETING on Saturday at 11 a.m. and if you can’t make the meeting just give the Post a call. The U.S. Army will deploy 3,200 soldiers to fight the Ebola virus outbreak in West Africa.

They will build 17 hospital facilities each with a 100 beds and provide logistic support for the Liberian health care system. Our military on a peaceful mission.

Do you know why a Matador's cape is Red? Bulls charge at the sight of red, right? Wrong. Bulls are color blind.

Thus, a bull is likely to be enraged by the cape's quick movement instead of its color. So why the bold hue? Some say it helps mask one or more of the

gruesome aspects of bull fighting: Splatters of the animal's blood.

Cash grants and volunteer aid are among the ways the American Legion reaches out to families of military service members and veterans during times of financial difficulty, short-handed at home or natural disasters.

Have you done your legal tune up lately? It’s good to review your estate planning documents. When was the last time you read them? It’s good to review your documents every 5 years.

On your will, double check the names of beneficiaries, executors, etc.

Review your living will and health care power of attorney.

Are wishes expressed in those doc-

and bring two clean plastic shopping bags. Please also have your current photo ID such as a non or driver’s license or any photo ID card with proof of address. You will then be issued a card in order to pick up food in the future.

We Need You - Join Us Today Membership is $5 per year/person.

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

—Tony Illis

uments still what you want? Are the agents you appointed still the right people for the job? Do you still want the same distribution of your assets? If any documents need changes, get legal assistance in revising your documents.

Active duty or retired service members and their ID card holder family members may be eligible for free legal assistance.

Q: Who is the poorest guy in West Virginia? A: The tooth fairy.

Q: Did you hear that Fed Ex and UPS are going to merge? A: Yeah, they're going to call it FED UP! This information was provided by the Post information officer.

—Richard I. Lawson, Jr.

Coalition of African American Churches & Community Organizations

The next meeting of the Coalition will be on Tuesday, November 4 at noon in Dreiser Community Center, Room #15.

The Coalition will host their 19th Annual Friends and Family Day event on Sunday, October 19, 3 p.m., Dreiser Community Center, Auditorium B. At this event, our key note speaker will be Rev. Sheldon E. Williams from the Co-op City Baptist Church, 135 Einstein Loop.

There will be entertainment, children activities and a raffle drawing. There will be vendors with all sorts of products for purchase. Please consider supporting them. We have raffles for purchase. $200 - 1st prize, $100 - 2nd place and $50 - 3rd prize. Please purchase them.

Refreshments will be served.

We have several organizations that make up the coalition. We invite all organizations to come and join us. If

interested, please call Ms. Reva, (718) 671-5957.

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

Every year, we sponsor Friends and Family Day on October. In December, we sponsor a Kwanzaa celebration, all

free to the community.

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

Remember the Coalition Motto: Coming together is the beginning, staying together is progress, working together is success.

—Patricia Bonaparte

Please Drive Slowly and Cautiously in all Co-op City’s Parking Facilities!

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High Fashion Frames on Premises. “Your Vision Health Is My Concern.”

Much of Learning Is Done Through The Eyes. Insist on a Professional Eye Examination.

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(Bldg. 17 • Sect. 3) • Co-op City

718-379-8029 Medicare and many insurances accepted.

DOCTOR’S HOURS: MONDAY: 1:30 - 7:00 PM • WEDNESDAY: 2:00 - 7:00 PM FRIDAY: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM • SATURDAY: 8:30 AM - 2:00 PM CALL FOR AN APPOINTMENT!

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St. Joseph’s Episcopal Anglican Church

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Fr. Taylor and the congregation of St. Joseph's cordially invite you to worship with us in Co-op City at 155 Dreiser Loop, lower level. All are welcome.

Weekly Schedule: Sunday service with Holy Communion and Sunday School are both at 9 a.m. Every 4th Sunday, our children participate in the reading of the lessons and every 5th Sunday, our young adults assist in the service. Bible study is held each Wednesday at 7 p.m. Choir rehearsal is on Thursday at 7 p.m.

The (ECW) Episcopal Church Women meet immediately after service on the 1st Sunday of each month. Mem-

bership is open to all women of the church and dues are $2 per month.

We look forward to welcoming everyone at 9:00 a.m. on Sunday, October 19, when we will celebrate The Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost.

During the service, we will also celebrate our Annual Women’s Day with Rev. Audrey Bailey as our Guest Preacher and Celebrant.

Fundraising Events Atlantic City bus trip to Bally’s Casino takes place on Saturday, November 29. $35 p.p. No refunds.

Deluxe motor coach leaves from Dreiser Loop (in front of the Rehab

Center) at 9:00 a.m. For seating, contact June Grimes at 347-457-8249.

Spread the word, ECW 8-day cruise on the Carnival Splendor, leaving out of New York on August 12, 2015: Grand Turk, Half Moon Cay, The Bahamas and Nassau, with fun days at sea. Ocean view cabins start at $1,297 and inside cabins start at $1,217, depending on how many persons per cabin.

Although the cruise is in August of next year, the cabins must be reserved early. So if you plan to go, please contact June Grimes at the church as soon as possible to indicate your interest and make a down payment.

Flyers with more information including a suggested payment plan are available.

Outreach Program: We continue to collect non-perishable food for the feeding program at Grace Episcopal Church in West Farms. Please remember to donate.

For additional information on the above, please call the church at 718320-0844, or visit our website: http://www.stjosephsepcbronx.org.

“For great is the Lord and most worthy of praise; he is to be feared above all gods.” (Psalm 96:4) —M. Chambers

Greetings! The RETIREES invite you to their stirring Holiday Luncheon at the Marina del Rey featuring the Carol/DAD Productions on Thursday, December 11, from 11:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Price: $75 (includes transportation plus free admission to the Spring Bash). First come, first served.

Contacts: Beverly Waller & Ida Morton, 718-379-0377.

Travel Events: ▪ Nov. 5-7. (3 days/2nights).

BALLY’S HOTEL & CASINO. Rebate: $25 slot bonus + $25 food coupon and on day of return stop at RESORTS with slot bonus TBA. Price: double $200 /Single $265. Plus have fun shopping at the Atlantic City Shopping Outlets. $50 deposit due now to secure your seat.

(Final payment was due Oct. 15th).

Contacts: Virginia S. and Beverly J., 718-379-0377.

▪ Jan. 14&15, 2015, (2 days/1 night). Foxwoods Casino & Mohegan Casino. Price: Double/triple $179 & $249/single. Price includes transportation, one night hotel stay at Foxwoods Resort, one breakfast, one dinner, and casino bonuses. Deposits: double/triple $60 & single $80 - required ASAP to hold your seat. Contacts: Serita G., 347-564-5722 and Barbara W., 718320-0500.

Theatre Committee: (*prices include transportation/Dreiser Loop): Shows at the world famous APOLLO Theatre: ▪ (1) Sat., Nov. 8th, 8 p.m. (Price: $63.00) - presents IRVIN MAYFIELD, JR. and THE NEW ORLEANS JAZZ ORCHESTRA featuring Aaron Neville.

Van Departs: 6:30 p.m. sharp.

▪ (2) Sat., Dec. 13th, 3 p.m. (Price: $63) presents NUTCRACKER SUITE.

Hear Duke Ellington’s Jazz interpretation under the musical direction of David Berger Jazz Orchestra, featuring Norm Lewis, Priscilla Baskerville, Jason Samuels Smith, and students from the Dance Theatre of Harlem.

Contact: Paisley H, 718-671-8637.

Coach Bus departs: 1:30/1:45 p.m. sharp, and return P/U: 6:00 p.m.

Fri., Nov. 14th, 11 a.m. show. Radio City Christmas Spectacular. Price: $68 (includes free popcorn & soda). Van departs: 9:15 a.m. sharp. Contact: Eleanor B. at 718-324-7847.

Wed., Nov. 19th, 2:00 p.m. show.

Cinderella (Sherri Shepherd as the wicked stepmother), Broadway Theatre. Price: $91. Van departs: 12:15 p.m.

sharp. Contact: Lois S., 718-379-0377.

Good And Welfare: Members and friends, as you rest and heal, know that you are thought of warmly.

Recap: We require your name, telephone number and your deposit/payment (Checks payable to - RETIREES of Dreiser Loop) to reserve your seat when signing up for shows/trips.

Committee members will be available in Dreiser clubroom 19 (718-379-0377) on Mondays and/or Thursdays approximately from 3:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.

“I can be changed by what happens to me. But I refuse to be reduced by it.” — Maya Angelou —Claudette Davis

Retirees of Dreiser Loop

Elevator Inspections Schedule

Elevator Category 1 and Category 5 inspections are required by city law. These inspections will be conducted in Co-op City according to the schedule below. Each inspection will take 1½ - 2 hrs. to complete.

We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience as we work to ensure the safety of your elevators.

Tuesday, October 21 Category 1/5 inspections Garage 6 Cars 1 & 2 8:00 a.m.

Garage 5 Cars 1 & 2 11:00 a.m.

Wednesday, October 22 Category 1/5 inspections Building 28B Car 3 8:00 a.m.

Garage #7 Cars 1 7 2 11:00 a.m.

Laundry room closures

The basement will be closed to allow Janitorial to paint the area. There will be no elevator service to the basement during this time.

Building 25: Wednesday, October 22 The basement and laundry room will be re-opened on Thursday, October 23, at 7:30 a.m.

Building 19: Friday, October 24 The basement and laundry room will be re-opened on Saturday, October 25 at 7:30 a.m.

Building 23; Friday, October 24 The basement and laundry room will be re-opened on Saturday, October 25, at 7:30 a.m.

We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience in this matter.

—CSO (Bartow)

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Faith In God Church & Bible Institute

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

For hope today, remember the end of the story – eternity with God. Let’s go into a passage of Scripture that gives life instructions. James 4:11-17 says: 11 Do not speak evil of one another, brethren.

He who speaks evil of a brother and judges his brother, speaks evil of the law and judges the law.

But if you judge the law, you are not a doer of the law but a judge.

12 There is one Lawgiver, who is able to save and to destroy. Who are you to judge another?

13 Come now, you who say, “Today or tomorrow we will go to such and such a city, spend a year there, buy and sell, and make a profit”; 14 whereas you do not know what will happen tomorrow. For what is your life? It is even a vapor that appears for a little time and then vanishes away.

15 Instead you ought to say, “If the Lord wills, we shall live and do this or that.”

16 But now you boast in your arrogance. All such boasting is evil.

17 Therefore, to him who knows to do good and

does not do it, to him it is sin.

Invitations Our Sweet Hour of Prayer will be today at 3 p.m.

Sunday School is tomorrow at 10 a.m. Our Sunday Morning Worship Service is at 11 a.m. Every 3rd Sunday following the morning worship, we serve Holy Communion.

If you’re into gospel rap/holy hip-hop, go to www.datpiff.com and download music from Vernon Little free of charge. He also has videos on YouTube.

You will be blessed, encouraged, and inspired.

We are located at 171 Dreiser Loop in Section 1.

Our phone # is (347) 276-4925. Jesus loves you, and so do we.

—Apostle Gladys R. Little

Greater Love Cathedral United Baptist Church

So the Lord said, "If you have faith as a mustard seed, you can say to this mulberry tree, 'Be pulled up by the roots and be planted in the sea,' and it would obey you." Luke 17:6 Spiritual Food for Thought Refuse to allow anything to undermine or destroy your faith. You sometimes wonder if your faith and hope are enough to break through your challenges. God’s answer to you is, Yes. It is enough to sustain you. Don't waver in your belief that there is spiritual, invisible help available to you in every situation. Put your trust in God, and be strong.

On behalf of the Presiding Elder B. Landrum, Pastor C. Landrum, and the Greater Love family, we welcome and encourage you to fellowship with us. We are a teaching, preaching, tithing, faith and Bible way ministry conveniently located at 900 Co-op City Blvd. (Bldg. 2A), on the ground level, Bronx, N.Y., 10475; main entrance - red buzzer.

Doors open at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday. Free parking is available in Garage #1 on Darrow Place. Church phone: 347-920-5607.

Do You Need A Revival In Your Soul?

Come out and fellowship with us each Sunday afternoon (3:45 p.m.) in October. We will be Revived, Restored and Renewed by the powerful Word of God. The dynamic and anointed preachers who will preach

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 starting at 9:30 a.m. with Sunday School, which are designed to meet the spiritual needs of our young people. Parents, please send your children to learn of the Lord Jesus.

Prayer services take place every Wednesday evening from 7:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., followed by Bible Teaching from 8:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Be with us to learn the truth from the Word of God. List of Events Church of the New Vision welcomes students in grades 1 through 7 to join Partner's in Reading and Mathematics, for enrichment. The program meets most Fridays from 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m., during November through April. Registration begins in October and is ongoing after the 11 a.m. service.

The Church of the New Vision is located at 115 Einstein Loop, Bronx, NY 10475; Telephone: (718) 671-8746 or (718) 320-0409. Our mailing address is: P.O. Box 753037, Bronx, NY 10475.

Please visit our website at: www.churchofnew vision.com.

—Carole Haque

SALVATION for the month of October are: Evangelist Mabel Burton – Tomorrow, Sunday, 10/19, Family of God Church of Christ.

Minister Harriet Samson – 10/26, Victory Outreach Church.

Praise Party: A new and “out the box” fellowship at Greater Love. The evening’s theme is …

“BUT GOD” … Come out and share your testimony about our victory in Jesus Christ. Even if you don’t yet have a personal relationship with Christ, you will be eager to develop one at the conclusion of the fellowship. Attire: flannel PJs/tee shirts/ sweats/slippers/sneakers…clothes & foot wear for comfort ONLY! Men & women will meet separately. The Spiritual Leaders for the evening are Evangelist Fayeth Hall (Women) and Presiding Elder Boyce Landrum (Men). Lite refreshments served. Friday, November 7th at 8:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m., Adults 18+.

Save The Date: Greater Love’s 2nd annual Thanksgiving Worship & Fellowship Breakfast, Thursday, November 27th - 10:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m.

Come out and begin the holiday by giving thanks to God for his grace and mercy. Put GOD first this year and He will take care of the rest!

Weekly Schedule Sunday Bible School: 3:00 p.m. (sharp) to 3:45 p.m.

Sunday Afternoon Praise & Worship: 3:45 p.m.

Holy Communion – First Sunday Tuesday Evening Prayer: 7:00 p.m.

Training for Service - A Survey of the Bible: Thursday Eve Family Nite/Youth Nite Blessing/Dedication of Children Food Pantry & Christian Library (donations welcome) Peace & Blessings! —Pastor Carol Landrum

Building 17 Association

To our friends and neighbors, we are back. Your building association is working with and for you.

We held our first meeting on October 6th. Our attendance was low, but we had a fruitful and energetic meeting. We also had a few new faces which brought new light and ideas. Our annual building raffle is up and running. Everyone’s support is everyone’s gain. We will be sitting in the lobby selling raffles in the near future.

Our blessings go out to the sick and shut-ins. Please take heed of all security tips for the new mall and around your building area. For your own safety and security, please use the front door after dark.

Reminder: Don’t forget to vote in the upcoming November election.

Remember, if everyone did a little, no one has to do a lot.

—James Payne

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Co-op City Baptist Church

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

The Co-op City Baptist Church is located at 135 Einstein Loop, Room 50.

Our telephone number is 718-320-3774.

Visit us on the web at www.coopcitybaptistchurch.org.

Join us for a mid-week spiritual pickup at our mid-week worship service which is held on Wednesdays at 12 p.m.

Bible study is held on Wednesdays at 1:00 and 7:30 p.m. Bible study will also be held on Wednesday, October 22 at

5:00 p.m. Prayer Service is held on Fridays at noon and 7:30 p.m. Men’s prayer service is held monthly at 7:30 p.m., we invite the men of the community to join us on Tuesday, November 11.

Tomorrow, October 19 at our 11 a.m. service, the Inspirational Choir will celebrate their anniversary. Please join them as they praise the Lord in service and in song.

The Scholarship Ministry will be hosting their annual fall shopping spree on Saturday, October 25, to the Philadelphia Premium Outlets in Philadelphia, PA. The cost of the ticket is $45. The bus will be leaving from Asch Loop and Bartow Ave. at 7:30

a.m. sharp. There will be reserved seating. For tickets or additional information, call 718-379-0541 or 718-6717507 or 718-320-3774.

The Building Fund Ministry will hold a cake and flea market sale on Saturday, November 15 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The event will be held at 135 Einstein Loop, Room 51 (lower level). There will be delicious homemade cakes and pies for sale, as well as clothing and jewelry.

Please come and support the building of our new church edifice.

Have you planned your vacation for 2015 yet? If not, join the Scholarship Ministry on their 9-day and 8-night trip to New Orleans from July 11 to July 19, 2015? They will travel by motor coach,

8 nights lodging including 4 consecutive nights in New Orleans; 14 meals: 8 breakfasts and 6 dinners; guided tour of a Louisiana Plantation; relaxing riverboat cruise on the Mississippi River; free time and much more. A $100 deposit is due on or before October 26. For additional information, call 718-671-7507, 718-379-0541 or 718-379-3774.

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

—Hattie L. Lucas

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 7:00 p.m.

The following programs are at the Church’s Annex: 2053 Asch Loop North (Co-op City) Morning Prayer Services - Tuesday, 6:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. -

11:00 a.m.

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

Extension of Prayer and Worship Service – Every first, second and third Fridays at 7:00 p.m.

Other Scheduled Events Sunday School at Community Protestant Church begins at 9:00 a.m. In Sunday School, in a nurturing Christian education environment, an opportunity is provided for children to learn about the Bible, to grow in grace, to show love and respect for one another and to live more abundant lives. Children attending Sunday School are served breakfast after classes are over. We encourage you to bring your child, children or grandchildren to Sunday School and we look for-

ward to seeing you.

Raffle Winner: Ms. Lois Murray (ticket no. 44) was the winner of the designer fur coat at the Fantastic Fur Extravaganza Fashion Show featuring the fur collection of the renowned furrier Antonovich on Sunday, October 12.

Today, Saturday, October 18th, 9:00 p.m. - 2:00 a.m. – Enjoy a great evening of entertainment at the South Carolina Committee’s Annual Dance in Dreiser Auditorium, Co-op City. Music by DJ Jimmy Pressley. Ticket: $25 in advance (no tickets sold at door) available by calling (718) 379-8514, (718) 6715493, (718) 671-0231.

The Women’s Guild invites you to join us on our Christmas/New Year Extravaganza, December 22, 2015 –

January 3, 2016. A fantastic 12-Night Southern Caribbean cruise aboard the Magnificent Queen Mary 2, departing from New York, Red Hook in Brooklyn. Ports of Call: St. Thomas, Charlotte Amalie; St. Kitts, Basseterre; St. Lucia, Castries; St. Maarten, Phillipsburg; Tortola, Road Town.

To make a reservation or for additional information about the cruise, please call (718) 320-1435, (718) 6715961 or (718) 320-8576.

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

—Evan G. Mitchell

ATTENTION, CO-OP CITY! Newsong Church is looking for people to share the amazing love of God with!

Qualifications to join our Sunday worship experience include, but are not limited to,…

1. Those who feel far away from God… 2. Those who feel God has forgotten about them…

3. Those who are not sure if God even exists…

4. Those who feel the church is full of hypocrites…

5. Those who feel God can never forgive them…

If you find yourself in one of these categories, or if you're looking for a home church with something for the whole

family…we invite you to stop by our Worship Experience this Sunday at 11:00 a.m.! We're located at 177 Dreiser, Auditorium B. Here's what you can expect from our church if you choose to take us up on the invitation!

At our church, we believe that Jesus is LORD…that single belief calls us together as a community, and sends us into our world with hope and purpose! At our church, your past will NEVER define your future…there's always redemption, which means there's always a brighter day! At our church, we don't think we're better than any other church out there… we're just doing our best to become OUR best! At our church, we want you to believe in God…but we want you to know that God BELIEVES in you! We

are not against people who don't attend church anywhere…instead, we PURSUE them with LOVE, the very same love that's pursuing us! At our church, we're learning to serve God will ALL our hearts and we're learning to worship Him with ALL our lives! If you're looking for the perfect church…we're NOT it. At our church, we WILL make mistakes, but we will choose to GROW from them! At our church, we're part of a global community that's knit together by the RESURRECTION of Jesus…and by the way, at our church, we believe that REALLY happened too! At our church, we will engage with people who are in real NEED… because we are the hands and the feet of JESUS! And finally (please hear this loud and clear), at our church, it's not really

our church at all…It's HIS, and we live and move and breathe in His church, for His glory and His fame, not OURS! So here's the INVITATION…You're invited to jump in with your whole HEART at your own PACE, and to experience the LIFE that awaits you In CHRIST! This Sunday, we start a brand new series called "Walking Dead"…"experiencing a life worth living." It's our prayer that you join us…Friends, this is going to be GOOD! For more information, you can call us at (718) 924-5296; check us out our website: www.newsongchurchnyc.org;" Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook .com/newsongchurchbx; "Follow" us on Twitter @newsongchurchBX. We look forward to meeting you!

—Pastor Mike Tolone

Community Protestant Church

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9:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., Rm. 49

Dominoes 10:00 a.m., Rm 45

9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m., Rm. 7

Line Dancing w/Ellie

10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m., Rm. 2

Mind Teasers

Around The Lunch Table

Gentle Yoga w/Anne

11:30 a.m., Rm 49

Intermediate Yoga

Walking and Exercise w/Ms.Gaskill 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.

Blood Pressure Cancelled until further notice Word Games Rm. 31 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Stay Well Exercise 10 -11 a.m., Rm. 31 Line Dancing w/Voncile 11 a.m.-Noon, Rm. 31 Bingo 12:30–2:30 p.m., Rm. 31 Card Games 2 -4 p.m., Rm. 31 Dominoes 2:30 p.m., Rm. 31

Dominoes

Tai Chi 11 a.m., Rm. 45 Bingo 1 p.m., Rm. 49 Matinee Movie w/George 10 a.m.-12 p.m., Rm. 45

10 a.m., Rm. 45

12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m., Rm. 4 1:15 - 2:00 p.m., Rm. 2 2 p.m. - 3 p.m., Rm. 2

cancelled until Nov. 24

Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session 9:30 – 10:30 a.m., Rm. 7 Alert & Alive 10:30-11:30 a.m., Rm. 7 Cultural Dance 10:30-11:30 a.m., Aud. B Mind Teasers 12–1 p.m., Rm. 4 Zumba 1-2 p.m., Aud. A Tuesday Movie w/ popcorn 2-4 p.m., Rm. 7 Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session 9:30 – 10:30 a.m., Rm. 7

Spelling Bee Spanish Practice Class

Sewing w/Raymonde 9:30-11:30 a.m., Rm. 7 Tai Chi

10:30 a.m., Computer Lab

11 a.m.-12 p.m., Rm. 2

10 a.m., Rm. 49

Mind Teasers Arthritis Exercise Class w/Damian 11 a.m.–12 p.m.

Bingo 1 pm, Rm. 49

12 p.m. – 1 p.m., Rm. 4

Art Class 1 p.m. - 3 p.m., Rm. 7

YOGA w/Bhadra 2 p.m.-3 p.m., Rm. 2

Library

Dominoes 10:00 a.m., Rm. 45

Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session

Stay Well Exercise

Blood Pressure

10:00 -11:00 a.m., Rm. 45

1st & 3rd Thursday 10:00 -11:30 a.m., Rm. 8 Line Dancing w/Ellie 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m., Aud. A

Word Games

9:30 - 10:30 a.m., Rm. 7

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

Bingo

Spelling Bee 11:00 a.m., Rm. 49

Piano Sing Along

12:30 - 2:30 p.m., Rm. 31

11:00 a.m. – 12:00 pm, Rm. 7

Card Games

Bingo

2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m., Rm. 31

1:00 p.m., Rm. 49

Mind Teasers 12:00pm-1:00 p.m., Rm. 4 Drama Club 1:30 – 4:00 p.m., Rm. 7

Dominoes

Po-Ke-No

2:30 p.m., Rm. 31

1:00 - 2:00 p.m., Rm. 49

Men’s Line Dancing w/Voncile 9:00-10:00am, Rm. 31 Word Games 9:30am – 11:30am, Rm. 31 Women’s Line Dancing w/Jenifer 10:00 – 11:30am, Rm. 31 Chat Session 10:00am, Rm. 31 Bingo 12:30pm – 2:30pm, Rm. 25 Sing along w/Charles Carrington 11:00am-12:00pm Rm. 31 Card Games 2:00-4:00pm, Rm. 31 Dominoes 2:30pm, Rm. 31

Dominoes 10:00am, Rm. 45 Art 10:00am, Rm. 45 Bingo 1:00pm, Rm. 49 Card Games 2:00pm-4:00pm, Rm. 49 Blood Pressure 2nd and 4th Friday, 10-11:30am, Rm. 49

Schedule subject to changes without notice*

Crochet and Knitting 10:00am-12:00pm, Rm. 7 Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session 9:30-10:30am, Rm. 7 Meditative Moments – Cancelled until further notice Mind Teasers 12:00pm-1:00pm, Rm. 4 Spanish Class 1:00pm-2:00pm, Rm. 7 Card Games, Dominoes 2:00pm-4:00pm, Rm. 7 Therapeutic Yoga 1:30pm – 2:30pm, Rm. 8

(Schedule subject to change without notice)

Fee for lunch is $2.00 & $3.50 for guest

*Menu subject to change without notice. Lunch must be ordered a week in advance.

ALL meals served w/margarine and fresh milk

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

For information, please call: (718) 320-2066

New Payment Schedule - Payments for trips @ the Bartow office can be made Monday – Friday: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. & 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. (Only) Funded by: The NYC Department for the Aging, The NYS Office for the Aging and Riverbay Corporation.

Kosher

Non-Kosher

Soups, Breads and Desserts

Italian or Swedish meatballs Egg noodles Garden salad

Whole wheat bread Fresh fruit

Chicken jambalaya Brown rice Broccoli w/teriyaki sauce

Whole wheat bread Fresh fruit

Apple juice BBQ sauce turkey Mon., meatballs Oct., Mashed sweet potatoes Steamed green beans 20

Tues, Oct., 21

Alt: Veggie burger patty Orange juice Grilled Caribbean chicken breast Rice a Roni Vegetable mix Alt: Egg salad

Basic Cellphone & iPad Training

9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m., Rm. 31 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m., Rm. 31

Date:

Stay Well Exercise

10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m., Rm 45

Dominoes 10 a.m., Rm. 49

Thurs., October 23

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

Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session

Word Games 9:30 – 11:30 a.m., Rm. 31 Current Events 10 a.m., Rm. 31 Bingo 12:30-2:30 p.m., Rm. 31 Card Games 2-4 p.m., Rm. 31 Dominoes 2:30 p.m., Rm. 31 Srs. Walking Group 10:30 a.m., Rm. 31

Fri., October 23

Dreiser Crochet and Knitting

Library

Tues., October 21

Weight Management Support Group – Bartow Ave. Main office; 10:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m.

Word Games 9:30 – 11:00 a.m., Rm. 31 Bingo 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m., Rm. 31 Arthritis Exercises 11 – 12:00 p.m., Rm. 31 Library 9:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., Rm. 31 Card Games 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m., Rm. 31 Dominoes 2:30 p.m., Rm. 31 Tablet class 1st & 3rd Cell Phone Class 2nd & 4th 12:40 - 1:40 p.m., Bartow Ave. Services Main office

Einstein

Wed., October 22

Mon., October 20

Bartow

Apple juice

Roast loin of pork Wed., Stuffed cabbage w/beef California blend vegetaMashed potatoes bles Oct., Steamed carrots Steamed corn on the 22 cob

Whole wheat bread Fresh fruit

Alt: Tuna fish salad

Thurs., Oct., 23

Orange pineapple juice Lemon garlic Tilapia Pasta w/sweet peas Sautéed spinach

Jumbo stuffed shells w/meat sauce Sautéed string beans

Whole wheat bread Fresh fruit

Alt: Baked turkey breast

Fri., Oct., 24

Orange juice Italian roast chicken Baked breaded fish fillet Kasha varnishkes Cabbage w/shredded carBaked potato in skin rots Kale & lemon

Upcoming Events/Trips

Challah bread Canned apricots

Alt: Gefilte fish

There will be no refunds for all trips. All trips include roundtrip transportation! Call the Bartow Office to register unless otherwise noted, (718-320-2066).

Effective immediately, when you bring a senior guest to eat lunch in the Bartow & Einstein Senior Centers, the guest will get their meal for free.

Social Work Office Hours: Please call 718-320-2066 for additional information.

2049 Bartow Avenue – Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

135 Einstein Loop, Room 40, by appointment 177 Dreiser Loop, Room 13, (Office will open after repairs are completed) Free SNAP (Food Stamp) Application Assistance – Friday, Oct. 24th at the Co-op City Senior Services Office, 2049 Bartow Avenue, 10 A.M. TO 3 P.M. – Walk In - First come, first served! Please bring documents that verify your identity, address, income & expenses [rent, medical, etc.]. For more information: 718-320-2066 FLU Shots – Pathmark will be administering flu shots at the following locations: Einstein Community Center Monday, October 20th – 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., Rm. 49. Dreiser Community Center – Tuesday, November 4th, 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Room 7. Pneumonia vaccines will also be available. Please be sure to bring your health insurance card with you, if you have one.

Cell Phone Class 2nd and 4th Monday starting October 13th Bartow Main Office, 12:40 p.m.- 1:40 p.m. - Walk in - Tablet Class - 1st and 3rd Monday starting October 20th.

Diabetes Health Demonstration – Monday, October 20th, 10:30 a.m. @ the Bartow Senior Center, 2049 Bartow Ave. - Nutritional health talk & food tasting – Vegetable Ceviche (Marinated seasonal vegetables w/whole grain crackers.

COSTCO – Monday, October 20th $5. Pick-ups: Bartow – 10:15 a.m., Einstein – 10:30 a.m. & Dreiser – 11:00 a.m. You must have a Costco membership card.

Wal-Mart – Friday, October 24th $15. Pick-ups: Bartow -8:30 a.m., Einstein - 8:45 a.m., Dreiser – 9:00 a.m.

FREE Manicure (Trial) – Monday,

October 27th – 9:30 a.m. at the 2049 Bartow Avenue Senior Center – Room 31 – (5 people only). First come, first served! Call the Bartow Avenue Main office to register- 718-320-2066.

Fairway – Monday, October 27th $3 (3 hrs.). Pick-ups: Bartow - 9:00 a.m., Einstein - 9:15 a.m. & Dreiser 9:30 a.m.

(FREE) Derfner Judaica Museum + Art Collection at the Hebrew Home of Riverdale – Tuesday, October 28th – Tour time: 10:00 – 11:15 a.m. Pick-ups: Bartow – 8:30 a.m., Einstein – 8:45 a.m. & Dreiser - 9:00 a.m.

Shoprite – Monday, October 27th $3. Pick-ups: Bartow – 9:00 a.m., Einstein – 9:15 a.m. & Dreiser – 9:30 a.m. (2 hours).

Empire Casino – Wednesday, October 29th - $5. Pick-ups: Bartow – 9:15 a.m., Einstein – 9:30 a.m. & Dreiser - 9:45 a.m.

Latin & Ballroom Dance Class – Thursday, October 30th at the Bartow Senior Center, 2049 Bartow Ave., Room 31 – 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Fairway – Monday, November 3rd $3 (3 hrs.) – Pick-ups: Bartow - 9:00 a.m. – Einstein - 9:15 a.m. & Dreiser 9:30 a.m.

Ridgehill Mall – Monday, November 3rd – $7 (3 hours) – Pickups: Bartow – 9:00 a.m., Einstein – 9:15 a.m. & Dreiser – 9:30 a.m.

Weight Management Support Group – Monday, October 20th - 10:00 a.m., 2049 Bartow Ave., Main Office, facilitated by social workers. Learn techniques and information that can help you maintain a Healthy Lifestyle. For information: 718-320-2066.

Caregiver Support Group –Tuesday, October 21st - 1:00 p.m. - 2049 Bartow Ave., Room 31. The group offers resources, as well as an atmosphere of understanding and support, whether you care for a loved one from a distance or in your home. Group is facilitated by a social worker. For information: 718-320-2066.

Grandparent Connection Care giver Support Group – Thursday, October 30th, 10:30 a.m. - 135 Einstein Loop – Teen Center. For additional information, please contact Hattie Lucas at 718-379-0433, Ext. 2139 or 917-7345935.

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WEEKLY SCHEDULE

AARP Chapter #4997

Reminder: Our annual Holiday Celebration is scheduled for Thursday, December 18th, 12 p.m.-5 p.m. at Eastwood Manor - $70. Tickets may be picked up in Room “O” on Thursdays after 1 p.m. or Friday after 10 a.m. (see Stella Baker).

To our sick, on the mend and shut-in members, and those bereaved members, please know that you are in our prayers.

Contact Frances Wilson, Good & Welfare Coordinator, 718-671-5493.

2014 Tour Activities October 16 – Sands Casino with Holiday Shopping – 6-hour stay at the Sands Casino w/$30 slot play & $5 food credit; coupon booklet for The Outlets at Sands Bethlehem (no sales tax!)…

DEPARTURE: Arrive 7:30 a.m. at Asch Loop (in front of the Library) to get bus seat assignment; leaving at 8:00 a.m.

SHARP…$48/person…contact Jean, 718-379-3742.

December 30, 2014 – January 1, 2015

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– The Red Carpet Party at the Desmond Hotel, Malvern, PA – Stop at the American Music Theater Christmas Show; after check-in, dinner & entertainment; Choice of 4 side events next day; New Year’s Eve “Walk the Red Carpet w/a Photo Op;” Surf & Turf dinner, music/dancing and live show; Cocktail Party & Champagne Toast; New Year’s Day Champagne & Mimosa Brunch w/a show -- $575/person double; $685 single; $565/person triple; travel insurance available - $31/person double & triple; $40 for a single…contact Jean, 718-379-3742.

2015 Tour Activities Save The Date: April 23 – 26, 2015 – Spend 2 nights in Virginia w/a dinner cruise on board the Spirit of Norfolk; attend the International Tattoo Show; special seating for the Azalea Festival Grand Parade…Information on additional events will be detailed shortly….Contact Jean, 718-379-3742.

—Delores Debnam

Goose Island Seniors

Wednesday, October 22—Bingo game in Room 39 at 1:30 p.m.

Admission is $2 for members only.

Refreshments served.

Tuesday, October 28—Going to Sands Casino. Price is $33. Rebate is $20 slot play and $5 towards food.

Pick-up time is 8:30 p.m. at our 3 usual bus stops: Einstein Loop, Asch Loop (back of library) and Dreiser Loop.

Wednesday, November 12—Going to Seashore Restaurant in City Island for our End of Year Party. Come and join in the festival day of music and dancing, good food and good friends.

Price is $62. You can pay it in installments.

Menu: Antipasta, pasta, Seashore

salad, bread and butter. Entrees: Grilled or baked Salmon, fried shrimps or shrimp scampi, shrimp parmigiana, broiled filet of Sole, broiled seafood combination, prime rib of beef, roasted chicken rosemary or chicken parmigiana, BBQ chicken, BBQ baby ribs with vegetables and roasted potatoes, soda, coffee, tea and don’t forget the strawberry short cake.

For more information, see Ann or Mary at 135 Einstein Loop, Room 39 from Monday – Thursday, 10:00 a.m. 4:30 p.m. or call 718-379-9613. You can also call Mary at 718-379-4899 and I will return your call.

Good health to all.

—Mary Pilla

Reminder – Hunterdon Hills Playhouse, Thursday, October 23rd – Time of pick-up 8:30 a.m. starting at Einstein Loop, followed by Asch Loop and Dreiser Loop. Please be on time.

Tuesday – November 11th, Mohegan Sun Casino in Connecticut.

Cost per person is $33 and receive the casino package of the day of $15 wheel play and a $15 food voucher. Time of pick-up is 8 a.m. starting at Einstein Loop, followed by Asch Loop and Dreiser Loop.

Please bring a valid photo I.D For all the above trips, please call Lydia at 718-671-3005, or Annie at 718320-1874 or Loretta at 718-671-2958.

You can also call Loretta for memorial cards.

We are available Monday – Saturday, 9 a.m. – 11:30 a.m., and in the evening, 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Please give a call to the homebound and those in nursing homes. Good health and healings are wished to all.

—Lydia Ruas

Einstein Cancer Fund

Baychester Library Events VISIT THE LIBRARY - A GREAT WEALTH OF INFORMATION Library will be closed Monday, October 13 for Columbus Day.

UPCOMING EVENTS for October Teen Tech Time - Testing Resources- Friday, 10/24, 3:30 p.m.

Kids Halloween Spooktacular Craft - Saturday, 10/25, 2:00 p.m.

Kids Spooky Tales - Thursday, 10/30, 3:00 p.m.

WEEKLY EVENTS for October Kids Enrichment Zone (Free Tutoring) - Monday-Friday, 10/14 - 10/30, 3-6 p.m. (Not on 10/24). Registration required.

Toddler Time - Tuesdays, 11:00 a.m.

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

Tech Connect - Thursdays, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m., 10/23 & 10/30: Computer Basics/Open Lab. Click On - Fridays, 10:30 a.m.; 10/24: Microsoft Word; Film - Saturdays, 2 p.m.; 10/18 Jane Ayre w/Mia Wasikowski; 10/25: No Film.

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

718.379.6700 FREE ADMISSION TO ALL

REMINDER: Be careful

If you are having work done in your apartment, shareholders – especially those who are elderly and/or who live alone – are reminded that all personal items should be secured in a safe location. This is for your own peace of mind, as well as the protection of the Riverbay workers/contractors coming into your home.

Riverbay employees wear identification badges and so do the various Riverbay-approved contractors seeking access to your home. Ask to see identification before allowing anyone to enter your apartment. If you are unsure, you should contact your local CSO at (718) 320-3300 (follow the prompts), or Public Safety at (718) 671-3050.

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Reflections

by Rabbi Solomon I. Berl Spiritual Leader of Young Israel Synagogue Wisdom comes from knowledge of your limitations. Happiness comes with cheerful acceptance of those limitations. To accept yourself with all your imperfections and all your limitations - is the first step toward happiness. You have to be yourself and no one else. You have to be true to what you are and not whip your-

self into a frenzy because you aren’t someone else or aren’t keeping up with someone else or conforming to their pet ideas. In the great orchestra of life, each one has a part to play and an obligation to play it well. This you do by accepting yourself as you are and by making the best of what you can become.

Young Israel of Co-op City

Young Israel of Co-op City (lower level of the Dreiser Loop shopping center) is a house of worship that opens its doors every morning from 6 until 7 a.m.

Anyone who wishes to start the daily routine with prayers, during which our spiritual leader Rabbi Solomon I. Berl offers a brief Bible teaching is welcome.

On Friday evening, Sabbath services begin at 7 p.m. Saturday morning

services start at 9 a.m. Rabbi Berl delivers his sermon at 10 a.m.

The Rabbi’s class on the Ethics of Our Fathers begins one hour before sunset every Saturday afternoon.

For office hours or any information you may seek, feel free to call (718) 671-2300 and leave your name, phone number and a brief message on the Synagogue’s answering machine, and your call will be returned as soon as possible.

The Men’s Club is running a PRETHANKSGIVING trip to the MOUNT AIRY CASINO (Poconos Mountains) in Pennsylvania on MONDAY, November 17.

We have reduced the cost of this trip to thank our friends and supporters who have supported the Men’s Club in the past. We hope you will take advantage of this reduced cost and JOIN US on this trip.

We provide a snack and a drink going, and for those who want to participate, we play six games of Bingo.

On the return trip, we show a movie.

The COST: $30 per person.

Each person gets $25 slot and a $10 food voucher. Player may use any machine or table.

I would like to remind you that you

need a government photo ID card to get your bonus slot play.

Please send checks to: The Traditional Synagogue of Co-op City, Attention: Men’s Club, 120 Erdman Place, Building 27B, Bronx, NY 10475.

We provide a free snack going, play games, and on the return trip, we show a movie.

FOR RESERVATIONS, CALL Gary (718) 671-8424 or Bruce (718) 320-2234.

Pick-up stops: Einstein Loop, 8:00 a.m.; Asch Loop, 8:15 a.m.; Dreiser Loop, 8:20 a.m.

Everyone is invited to all our functions. We hope you will join us.

Shalom!

—Bruce Gitelson

Men’s Club Traditional Synagogue

If you see something, say something! CCPD - 718-671-3050

Shalom Jewish Funeral Home, Inc. George Farr - Funeral Director

(718) 828-1700 Keeping Tradition Under Rabbinical Supervision

1528 Castle Hill Avenue Bronx, NY 10462 www.shalomjewish.com Services from Our Chapel, Graveside or Synagogue Parking Facilities • Pre-Arrangements

Traditional Synagogue of Co-op City

Traditional Synagogue of Co-op City, Young Israel of Baychester, Section 5 at 120 Erdman Place (behind the lobby 27B), welcomes you to pray with them. Tel. for the Synagogue: 1718-379-6920.

Note: Our office hours are on Thursday from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. and on Sunday from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m.

Candle Lighting on Friday, October 24 is at 5:44 pm. Shabbat ends today, Saturday, October 18 at 6:51 pm.

Good and Welfare: We are saddened by the news that Debbie Schwartz

lost her beloved mother, Fay Gross, and that Ann Nabel, one of our sisterhood members, also passed away. May their families know no more sorrow.

We have tree certificates “in Honor of” or “in Memory for” a special occasion or a condolence. The cost is $15 per tree.

If you are feeling under the weather, we wish you all a speedy recovery.

Mimi Berlofsky welcomes all calls at 347-427-4526.

We look forward to seeing you soon.

—Miriam Berlofsky

The MetroCard Bus will be visiting all three Co-op City locations again next month, enabling customers to sign up for or refill their Reduced-Fare MetroCard, purchase or add money to an existing MetroCard, and purchase E-Z Pass On the Go tags.

On Thursday, November 6, and again on Thursday, November 20, the MetroCard bus will be at the Bartow Mall on Co-op City Blvd. (in front of the Bingo Hall and the eyecare center), from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.; at Dreiser Loop (Park on Debs Place) from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and at Einstein Loop (Elgar Place) from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

MTA New York City Transit advises its customers that there are two kinds of traveling MetroCard Service Centers: the MetroCard Bus and the MetroCard Van. Both vehicles make regularly scheduled stops in all five boroughs each month.

The MetroCard Bus, which stops in Co-op City, travels around the city, stopping at senior citizen centers, shopping centers and along major bus routes. Customers can handle all of their MetroCard needs, whether it is applying for or refilling a ReducedFare MetroCard, buying or refilling a

regular MetroCard or asking MetroCard-related questions. Senior citizens and people with disabilities may apply for the Reduced-Fare MetroCard on the Bus. They will need photo ID and seniors must show proof of age (at least 65 years old).

The MetroCard Van, like the Bus, travels around the city with helpful onboard staff ready to sell Unlimited and Pay-Per-Ride MetroCards, add money to regular and Reduced-Fare MetroCards and answer questions. Reduced-Fare MetroCard applications are available. EZ Pass On The Go tags are also available for purchase on both the Bus and the Van. The MetroCard Bus and Van do not operate on the following holidays: New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas.

Customers may also want to explore the EasyPay Reduced-Fare payment option. EasyPay lets customers link to their credit or debit card to their Reduced-Fare MetroCard so it refills automatically.

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

MetroCard Bus to visit Co-op City next month

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Circle of Christ Church

The Circle of Christ Church family extends a warm welcome to you and your family and invites you to come and worship with us at 147 Dreiser Loop, patio level (located in the Dreiser Community Center).

Thought for this week: Do you know who God is?

God is…

My Tower that never crumbles; My Light that never flickers; My Hiding Place that never closes; My Shield that has no flaws or weaknesses; My Guide who never gets lost on the trail; My Guardian who doesn’t take naps; My Eternal King whose banner I joyously wave; My Ocean of Love that never has a low tide;

My Provider whose shelves are never empty; My Physician who still makes house calls; My Father who is never too busy to be with His child; My Creator who knew what He was doing when He made me O God, Your ways are holy. Is there any god as mighty as You? You are the God of great wonders!

Psalm 77:13-14 NLT —Roy Lessin We want to remind you that we are collecting nonperishable items and supplies in order to provide and support families in need of food. We also are providing counseling and referrals for families in the community. If you need or know someone in need, please call 347-945-1992. Please leave a message and we

will gladly call you back.

Come join us at Circle of Christ Church and experience the love of God. Church Service Schedule Wednesday, 7:00 to 9:00 p.m., Prayer & Bible Study Friday, 7:00 to 9:00 p.m., Youth Night and Children Bible Club Sunday, 11:00 a.m. Worship and the Word Children Church, 5 years old to 12 years old Little Lamb Special Events Cafe Jesus, October 24 at 7:00 p.m.

All are welcome.

—Rev. Sam Colon

The Pentecostal Tabernacle invites everyone to join in worship service every Sunday morning at 120 Benchley Pl., Building 24 (street level).

Sundays: Sunday School for all age group begins at 10:30 a.m. Worship service starts at 11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Wednesday: Prayer and fasting service will be held every Wednesday morning beginning at 11 a.m. 12:30 p.m. Bible study and prayer meeting will also be held at 7:30 p.m. every Wednesday evening.

Friday: Youth service will be held at 7:30 p.m.

Focus: The church is a privileged people who have been buried and raised in Christ, which enables them to walk in the light of His love, forgiveness and redemption.

As ye therefore received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk ye in him. (Colossians 2: 6) What a powerful confession for an individual to recognize the Lordship of our savior Jesus Christ, and to be able to share the privileges pre-destined for those who love Him and walk in His ways. Apostle

Paul in his letter to the Colossians wanted to share some important characteristics that distinguish a follower of Christ. What exactly are those characteristics? We would have to examine the scriptures to further authenticate and understand what Paul wanted to nurture them in recognizing. In Colossians 2:7, he states, “Those who live in Christ are “rooted” in him, they are also “built up in him,” meaning it is a continual process where one grows in God’s grace. They are established and strengthen in faith because faith makes things move. The results of trusting an unseen God benefits the believer greatly in which they abound with thanksgiving, they overflow with thankfulness because God always remains true. The Apostle Paul stressed the importance of avoiding false teaching that could steer the believers to incorporate poor philosophy and ultimately rob them of their joy in Christ. Colossians 2:8 reads, “Beware lest any man spoil you through philosophy and vain deceit, after tradition of men, after the rudiments of the world, and not after Christ.” Now because we are

embracing the fullness of Christ, we recognize that God is a reality.

Thus now we possess the spiritual completeness all humans are able to obtain, not needing to adapt teachings that are not spirit lead. In Christ, we have a new birth. The Old Testament’s sign of a new life was the covenant of circumcision. The New Testament identifies the believer by baptism as the saving work of Christ, specifically by his death, burial and resurrection.

The Apostle Paul reflects that one did not have to add man-made obligations to the victory of Christ.

Jesus’ death on the Cross gave all people freedom to live above sin. Christ is all sufficient and offers mankind an opportunity to have a reason, hope and trust in our walk in Christ. When the Lord blesses us, we must worship and praise Him more and give thanks every day.

For further information, call 718-324-0334 or 718320-4218.

—Rev. R. Sibblies

Come & 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.

Sunday Services – The first Sunday of the month is a bilingual service with communion at 10 a.m.

Every other week is the English Service at 9 a.m. and the Spanish Service at 11:30 a.m.

Sunday School For Children: At 9:15 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Classes are for 3 yrs. – 12 yrs. The curriculum being used will be The Super Book.

Prayer Night (English) & Prayer Morning (Spanish): The Lord said, “Whenever two or more are gathered in my name, I am in the midst of them.”

Matthew 18:20. Tuesday evenings at 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in the church building. Also on Thursday mornings at 10:30 a.m., there is prayer till 11:15 a.m. in Spanish. Come and bring your prayer needs so we can pray together.

Women’s Fellowship: Meets the first Saturday of the month at 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. The study book will be Crazy Love. We are also having exercise classes immediately following the study and on the third Saturday of the month.

Men’s Fellowship: Meets the last Saturday of the month at 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Crescendo Christian Music School: Learn piano, guitar, violin, percussion, flute, voice and the-

ory. Contact Maestro Frank Colon at (917) 753-3644.

The school will be open from Monday – Friday, 2 p.m. – 8 p.m. Private and group lessons are available.

All ages are welcome. Registration is free and rates are affordable.

Trip to the Holy Land Experience in Florida: We will be having a 9-day trip to the Holy Land Experience in Orlando Florida from August 8 to August 16, 2015. The trip is $799 per double occupancy. A $75 deposit will hold your seat. We will be stopping at different places and will spend two days at the Holy Land Experience and two extra days in Florida. For further information and pricing for triple or single, call Linda at (917) 684-6463; if there is no answer, please leave a message and she will get back to you.

—Rev. Dr. Milca C. Plaud

Pentecostal Tabernacle

Evangelical Church of Co-op City – UMC Open Doors, Open Hearts and Open Minds

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

To our friends and neighbors: Are you searching for a church home? Come grow with us. Do you have a gift for music? Do you want to be part of planning singles, married, youth ministries? Do you

Church of the Savior

have special talents that's been ignored? Are you serious about changing your life? God has a plan just for you and today is the first day of your new life.

Church of the Savior is located at 920 Baychester Ave. (close to Darrow Pl.) Our mailing address is: P.O. Box 86, Bronx, NY 10475.

Sunday Schedule Meditation and Adult Bible Study - 9:15-10:15 a.m.

Divine Worship - 10:30 a.m.

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

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

Sermon Topic: “There is another side” Reading from the Sacred Scripture: Exodus 14 1-29

Weekly Activities Bereavement group, Monday, 5:00 p.m.

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

Every other Saturday - Food Pantry. For more information in donating or receiving food, please call 718-925-5052. Because of the increase of persons attending our Food Pantry, we are reaching out to the community for assistance. Here's how you can help: WE NEED NON-PERISHABLE FOOD. No soda, potato chips, condiments, etc...Please check expiration date on all items. You can drop off your donations at the church Sunday morning, 9:00 - 10:00. To arrange special drop off time, call Ms. Weir at 347-375-3837.

God bless all our donors.

Thought of the Week: “People are paying thousands for a facelift, smiling will give you a facelift and it won't cost you a dime.”

—Rev. Dr. Robert A. Smith, Jr.

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