Co-op City Times 10/20/12

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Vol. 47 No. 42

Saturday, October 20, 2012

Public’s input sought on MTA fare increase proposals

BY BILL STUTTIG Earlier this week, the MTA released four separate proposals to increase bus, subway, express bus and railroad fares, as well as MTA bridge tolls and is asking its riders to decide which of the four proposals they think is best.

But the problem is each of the four proposals offers a significant increase in fares at a time when the average working family is struggling more than ever to make ends meet.

Hearings will be held next month, with a November 13th hearing scheduled for Bronx residents at Hostos Community College, and the MTA said this week that they will take the public’s input into serious consideration before deciding on which of the four proposals to implement.

“The public will have significant input into our decision-making process. In the spirit of transparency, the public will assist in shaping our fare policy,” said MTA Chairman and Chief Joseph J. Lhota in a prepared statement released earlier this week. “These proposals have been designed to balance our need for revenue with public involvement. We need to hear from the public. Feedback evaluating the specific alternatives we’ve put forward is particularly useful, but we

value all our customers’ input, and we’ll consider changes to our proposals based on what we hear and read.”

In explaining the need for the fare increases scheduled to go into effect some time in March of 2013, according to the MTA’s press office, Lhota said: “Costs that the MTA does not exercise control over, namely those for debt service, pensions, energy, paratransit, and employee and retiree health care, continue to increase beyond the rate of inflation. We are grappling with long-term measures to reduce these frustrating and difficult nondiscretionary expenses, but today, they are the drivers of the need for a fare and toll increase.”

The fare hike proposals presented by the MTA this week fall under two basic categories, the first one calling for a 25 cent increase in the base fare from $2.25 to $2.50 while keeping much of the discount through the various unlimited pass MetroCards in place. The second set of proposals calls for the base fares to remain the same, but to have many of the currently offered MetroCard discounts significantly reduced or eliminated. It is, in essence, a virtual “pick-your poison” (Continued on page 2)

Historical Committee to meet soon

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HUD provides commitment letter, deadline extended until Nov. 30

BY JIM ROBERTS A refinancing deal to stabilize Co-op City’s finances for decades to come and preserve affordable housing for present and future shareholders is now in sight with the real likelihood that an agreement to eliminate $10 million in additional annual mortgage costs will be completed by next month.

“I am presently optimistic that we are going to complete this refinancing,” said Herbert Freedman, principal of Marion Scott, Inc., the managing agent for Riverbay.

“There are still people who are doubtful, but I am one who believes that it is now going to get done.”

The path toward a successful mortgage refinancing to save shareholders millions of dollars in interest costs over the next 35 years took two major steps forward this week when the federal Housing and Urban Development (HUD) agency delivered a commitment letter to guarantee the $621 million loan from Wells Fargo bank and the deadline for closing the deal was extended by one month until Nov. 30 at no extra cost to Riverbay.

Freedman this week expressed his gratitude to Senator Charles Schumer for

his assistance and concerns addressed to HUD in Washington which helped to move the process along. He noted that Assemblyman Mike Benedetto has also been interested and has tried to help including, but not limited to, urging the involvement of Co-op City’s senators and congressman.

Senator Schumer wrote to HUD Secretary Shaun Donovan this week, urging the agency to approve the mortgage guarantee.

“For decades, Coop City has been a middle-class haven and this application to HUD for refinancing is critical to make sure we maintain its affordability and quality of life for generations to come,” said Schumer in a statement.

“This crucial refinancing plan would secure Co-op City’s financial future and it remains a bastion of middle class affordability for families, young couples and seniors for many more years to come.

That is why I am strongly urging HUD to approve Co-op City’s application for FHA mortgage insurance through the Section 223(f) program. In doing so, HUD will essentially guarantee Co-op City’s new low-interest mortgage,” Schumer said.

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Seven new officers graduated yesterday and will begin patrolling Monday

BY BILL STUTTIG

Director Raymond Tirado (left), who proposed a resolution to form the Board’s Ad Hoc Historical Committee to create an exhibit showcasing Co-op City’s rich history, and First Vice President Khalil Adbul-Wahhab.

Photo by Bill Stuttig

BY DEREK ALGER Director Raymond Tirado has announced the first meeting of the Ad Hoc Co-op City Historical Committee, of which he is chairperson, to discuss how best to proceed to create an exhibit to commemorate the history of the community.

The goal of the Historical Committee is to select items highlighting Co-op

City’s colorful history to eventually be displayed as an exhibit in “trophy” shelves in the Bartow Community Center, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, N.Y. President Helen Atkins named Tirado earlier this year to head the Committee, which is comprised of the full Board. The (Continued on page 4)

The seven new officers for the Department of Public Safety completed their training this week and graduated yesterday. They will begin patrolling the community this Monday.

Graduation ceremonies were held in Dreiser Auditorium attended by family and friends of the new officers, Riverbay Board Directors, General Manager Vernon Cooper, Deputy General Manager Gail Badger Morgan, and Chief Frank Apollo and Captain James McGeown, Commander of the 45th

Seven new officers…The new Public Safety officers graduated onto the force yesterday are: Efrain Cordero; Jason Daley, Michael Donovan; Samuel McGill; Patricia Phillip; Frank Riley, and Malik Warren. Joining them after the ceremonies are Chief Frank Apollo and Board President Helen Atkins, and Directors Daryl Johnson and Khalil Abdul-Wahhab.

Photo by Bill Stuttig

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Co-op City Times / October 20, 2012

MTA proposal scenario, observed some media pundits earlier this week. According to the MTA press release, under Proposal 1, the base fare would rise to $2.50. Under proposal 1A, the bonus discount would remain unchanged, effectively providing a pertrip fare of $2.34. Under this proposal, the 30-day unlimited MetroCard would rise to $112 and the 7-day would rise to $30.

Under proposal 1B, the bonus discount would be eliminated, but the increases to time-based cards would be lower. The 30day would rise to $109 and the 7-day would remain unchanged.

Under Proposal 2, the base fare would remain unchanged. Under proposal 2A, the bonus discount would be reduced to 5%, effectively increasing the per-trip fare to $2.14. Under this proposal, the 30day unlimited MetroCard would rise to $125 and the 7-day would rise to $34.

Under proposal 2B, the bonus discount would be eliminated, the 30-day card would rise to $119, and the 7-day would rise to $32. There are also four proposals to effect an increase in express bus fares through New York City, including, of course, Co-op City as well.

The base express bus fare is currently

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$5.50 (effectively $5.14 with the MetroCard bonus discount), and a 7-day unlimited-ride Express Bus Plus MetroCard valid on express buses, subways and local buses is $50.

According to the MTA press release, under Proposal 1, the base fare would rise to $6. Under proposal 1A, the effective per-trip cost of an express bus ride would rise 47 cents to $5.61 with the unchanged MetroCard bonus discount, and the 7-day Express Bus Plus MetroCard would rise to $55. Under proposal 1B, the bonus discount is eliminated and the effective pertrip cost would rise 86 cents to be the same as the base fare of $6. Under this proposal, the 7-day pass would rise to $52.

Under Proposal 2, the base fare would remain unchanged. Under proposal 2A, the effective per-trip cost of an express bus ride would rise 10 cents to $5.24, and the 7-day pass would rise to $57. Under proposal 2A, which eliminates the bonus discount, the effective per-trip cost would rise 36 cents to $5.50, while the 7-day pass would rise to $55.

Drivers who use the MTA bridges and tunnels will also be affected in the form of a toll increase. Co-op City drivers who

either use the nearby Throgs Neck Bridge or the Bronx-Whitestone Bridges will see the base toll rise from $6.50 to $7.50 and the EZ-Pass rate rise from $4.80 per crossing to $5.30 per crossing. There are no alternative to drivers who use the bridges to consider and those increases will likely go into effect in March of 2013.

Co-op City residents or anyone within the MTA’s service area affected by these proposed increase are invited to offer their input at one of eight public hearings on the proposals scheduled between November 7th and November 15th .

The hearing in the Bronx is scheduled for Tuesday, November 13th at the Center for Arts and Culture at Hostos Community College, 450 Grand Concourse near 149th Street at the Grand Concourse’s far southern end.

Each of the hearings, including the Bronx hearing, will be held at fully ADAaccessible locations starting at 5 p.m., and will last until 9 p.m., or as long as there are registered speakers who have not yet spoken, whichever is later.

Registration to speak will be open between 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. at each hear-

ing, or members of the public can register in advance by calling (718) 521-3333 between the hours of 6 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. To enable all members of the public to testify, the MTA asks that all remarks be kept to three minutes or less.

Co-op City residents who wish to record a videotaped comment can visit an MTA facility at one of the listed times.

The nearest facility to Co-op City is MTA headquarters, at 3 Stone Street in Manhattan. Comments will be videotaped between 9 a.m. and noon on Thursday, November 8th. All comments will be transcribed and made part of the permanent record of these hearings.

There is a 3-minute time limit for each individual’s videotaped session, and there will be no question-and-answer period.

Written comments can be e-mailed into the MTA’s website, MTA.info, or submitted by mail to: MTA Government Affairs, 347 Madison Avenue, 5th Floor, New York, NY 10017. To pre-register in advance to speak at a public hearing, call (718) 521-3333 between the hours of 6 a.m. and 10 p.m.

The complete schedule of hearing is available at the MTA website, MTA.info.

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Co-op City Times / October 20, 2012

2nd Combing ty p Cinext Blood Co-oDrive Annual Friends & Family Day tomorrow The Coalition of African American Churches and Community Organizations invites the community to attend the 17th Annual “Friends & Family Day” Celebrations tomorrow, Sunday, October 21, 3:00 p.m., 177 Dreiser Loop Community Center, Auditorium B. Admission is FREE. The Guest Speaker is Councilmember Charles Barron.

Enjoy an afternoon of entertainment for the entire family. There will be vendors, games, prizes, inspirational messages, family reunions, networking, refreshments and much more.

Wiz of Oz auditions continue Wiz of Oz rehearsals will continue every Saturday during the month of October in Room 1 of the Dreiser Center at 1:30 p.m. SHARP. Three (3) more actors/actresses between the ages of 14-18 ONLY are still needed. Ability to sing and dance preferable. This program is sponsored by the Black Forum of Co-op City.

Ongoing health seminars in Co-op City Riverbay Corporation has partnered with the Co-op City SeventhDay Adventist Church to present a series of fortnightly health seminars which will be held in Room 9 of the Dreiser Community Center, 7-8:30 p.m. The next session will take place on Tuesday, Oct. 30 and the topic of discussion will be high blood pressure, the silent killer.

This health series will end on November 27.

Next CB 10 meeting in Co-op City The next meeting of Community Board 10 will take place in Co-op City on Thursday, November 15, 7:30 p.m. in Room 31 of the Bartow Community Center, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, N.Y. For additional information, please contact Community Board 10 at (718) 8921161.

FRONT PA G E

Riverbay Garage Attendant wins Building Services Award

BY BILL STUTTIG Phil Hartman, a 20-year Riverbay employee, who currently works on the evening shift as the attendant in Garage 6, last week was honored by his union representation, Local 32BJ SEIU and Manhattan Media as one of its Building Service Workers of the Year.

The award was presented to Hartman during a reception in Manhattan on October 11th. At the same ceremony, Hartman was also given a City Council Citation for his on-the-job efforts.

“When I got the phone call that I was receiving this award, I was both shocked and honored,” Hartman said. “I did not expect this at all.”

Maia Davis, a communications specialist for Local 32BJ SEIU,

Phil Hartman, a parking attendant at Co-op City for 20 years, was honored at the annual Building Service Workers of the Year Awards sponsored by 32BJ SEIU, the building service workers’ union, and Manhattan Media. Hartman won the Helping Hands Award for going out of his way to help the elderly and disabled residents. Hartman (center) is pictured above with 32BJ Executive Vice President Larry Engelstein and Hartman’s son.

Annual Halloween Costume Party and Haunted House presented

by Riverbay Fund

BY ROZAAN BOONE On Thursday, October 25, the annual Children’s Halloween Costume Party and Carnival Games will be held from 5-8 p.m. in the Dreiser Auditorium for 5-12 year olds. Admission is free and all children must be accompanied by a parent or other responsible adult.

“There will be a carnival with ten different games and plenty of prizes, candy, cotton candy and juice and a special surprise,” said Michelle Sajous, Riverbay’s Director of Community Relations who organizes the Halloween party and Haunted House every year. “The Girl Scouts will be decorating and assisting with the events, as well as the Zodiacs Track Team.”

On Friday, October 26, the highly anticipated annual Haunted House will open for trick or treaters from 5-8 p.m. in Room 28 of the Bartow Community Center, 2049 Bartow Avenue. On Saturday, October 27, from 2-8 p.m., the Haunted House will once again open its doors to Halloween revelers.

This event is for children 5-12 years of age also and they must be accompanied by an adult supervisor.

The Halloween events planned by the Riverbay Corporation for the enjoyment of the families in the community are very popular and well attended each year.

“This event is open to everyone in the community—children and adults alike,” said Sajous. “The youth volunteers who assist in putting on this event each year are invaluable and I thank them for their participation once again this year.”

Public Safety officers will be on duty at both of these events to ensure the safety of the attendees.

Both the annual Riverbay Halloween Costume Party and the Haunted House are sponsored by the Riverbay Fund.

said, “Phil, a parking attendant at Coop City for 20 years, won the Helping Hands Award for going out of his way to help the elderly and disabled in his work.”

Riverbay Board Director Raymond Tirado said: “I would like to commend Philip Hartman, our own Garage 6 employee, for the distinction of being chosen to receive the 2012 Building Service Workers of the Year award from the 32BJ SEIU Union.

Often the competent work that our employees perform goes unrecognized. We should all take the time to say thank you to our workers in Co-op City for a job well done. Sometimes, it’s easy to forget the work and combined effort it requires to keep things running smoothly around the clock in a community of over 50,000 people.

Congratulations, Philip, and keep up the good work.”

MetroCard Bus to visit Co-op City next month The MetroCard Bus, which generally comes on the first and third Thursday of the month, will once again be visiting all three Co-op City locations next month, enabling customers to sign up for or refill their ReducedFare MetroCard, purchase or add money to an existing Metrocard, and purchase E-Z Pass On the Go tags.

On Thursday, November 1, and again on Thursday, November 15, 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 Reduced-Fare 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 on-board 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.

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Co-op City Times / October 20, 2012

HUD After three years of uphill efforts by Riverbay Management and direction from the Riverbay Board of Directors, it now seems that a new mortgage from Wells Fargo bank will be completed.

Riverbay Legal Counsel Jeffrey Buss and Riverbay Management, along with officials from Wells Fargo, will negotiate final terms of the agreement with HUD based on the proposals in the commitment letter. The Riverbay Board of Directors will meet next Wednesday after having had time to study the HUD commitment letter and advise Management on their guidance regarding a final agreement. The Board must approve any mortgage refinancing.

The main topic still to be resolved is what role HUD will play in the management of Co-op City in the future.

According to Freedman, it will be in the best interest of shareholders to keep New York State Homes and Community Renewal (HCR) in place to oversee management rather than have the federal government making decisions on how to run Co-op City.

“We have a draft commitment which we are negotiating now. The main thrust of those negotiations is to reinforce the position of HCR and minimize the role of HUD because we can’t really serve two masters effectively,” Freedman said.

Freedman said the state agency has the authority and experience to protect the interests of Wells Fargo and HUD while also serving the interests of shareholders.

“HCR is doing the job, they’ve done it for 40 years. They were set up with the power and authority to do whatever is necessary to protect the lender. They were set up to protect the New York State Housing Finance Agency that issued the

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bonds for construction. If you look at the Private Housing Finance law, they’ve got all the muscle in the world.”

The proposed $621.5 million mortgage refinancing loan, to be underwritten

by Wells Fargo Bank and guaranteed by HUD, will pay off the community’s existing $558 million mortgage debt with New York Community Bank and also provide $25 million for continuing capital projects work and add $40 million to Riverbay reserve funds and pay for bank fees and expenses.

The current NYCB mortgage rate rises to 5.75% this October, goes to 6% next July, increases again to 6.25% in 2016 and tops out at 6.5% in 2021 before requiring refinancing in 2026.

The HUD-guaranteed Wells Fargo mortgage at the projected 3% interest rate would save shareholders approximately more than $15 million over the next 20 months and then between $11 million to $13 million per year through 2026, for a total savings of more than $160 million between now and 2026.

Without the HUD-backed Wells Fargo mortgage, shareholders would face the possibility of significantly higher carrying charges to finance the higher mortgage payments.

Originally, Riverbay faced a Sept. 15 deadline to refinance the NYCB mortgage to avoid prohibitively high prepayment penalties. That deadline was extended to Oct. 31 in return for an additional $5.45 million prepayment premium that the Riverbay Board approved.

NYCB, which would not have received the extra payment if the Wells Fargo refinancing wasn’t accomplished, agreed this week to extend the deadline until Nov. 30 at no additional cost, Freedman said.

Committee Committee plans to meet and determine the best way for interested residents or cooperators to offer items of interest and importance for the historical exhibit of Co-op City.

“I have always been interested and fascinated with history,” Tirado said. “Our past gives meaning and understanding to our present, and I’m pleased to have the opportunity to work on this worthwhile project.”

The Ad Hoc Historical Committee, proposed in a resolution by Tirado, and seconded by Director Evelyn Santiago, was unanimously passed by the Board to research and prepare a written report on a proposal to convert and maintain the “trophy” shelves outside the Administrative Offices as a Co-op City History Display.

“I feel a community as large as ours should showcase highlights of its history where it can be displayed for shareholders and visitors to view,” Tirado stated.

“Therefore, I am asking you, the cooperators, to begin looking around for any mem-

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orabilia or historical artifacts of Co-op City,” Tirado continued, “and the Board will let you know in the near future how to make items available for the historic display.”

First Vice President Khalil AbdulWahhab echoed Tirado’s sentiments, adding that history lays the foundation for the contemporary landscape, including problems, accomplishments, and a vision toward the future.

Tirado noted that construction of Co-op City started in May of 1966 and the first cooperators began moving into the 250acre site, which would be home to 35 high rise buildings and seven clusters of townhouses in December of 1968. Actual completion of the complex of 15,372 units was completed in 1973.

Even naming streets in Co-op City has historical significance, Tirado said, noting that Earhart Lane was named for Amelia Earhart, Einstein Loop for Albert Einstein, Casals Place for Pablo Casals, and Dreiser Loop for Theodore Dreiser.

Gone, but not forgotten Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Silverstein of 140-16 Casals Place, sadly announce the accidental death of their son, Herbert Ross Silverstein, on September 23, 2012. Herbert is survived by his loving parents, Doris and Nathan; and his brother, Jason Silverstein.

May he rest in eternal peace.

HUD deal leaves privatization possible, but still not practical

BY JIM ROBERTS The Wells Fargo/HUD mortgage refinancing which now appears to be on track to close next month will not eliminate the possibility of a future privatization of Co-op City, but the obstacles to ever accomplishing that still remain insurmountable, according to Herbert Freedman, a principal with Marion Scott Inc., the managing agent of Riverbay Corp.

“If I thought there was a possibility that Co-op City could privatize, we would be an advocate,” Freedman wrote in an Oct. 18 memo to the Riverbay Board of Directors.

While acknowledging that individual cooperators could benefit from having Co-op City leave the Mitchell-Lama program and own their units which they could then sell at market prices, the process to accomplish that is too difficult, Freedman concluded in his memo.

“DHCR regulations are very difficult and rigid making privatization long, arduous, time consuming and almost impossible when you must get 15,372 individual cooperators to agree,” Freedman wrote.

According to Freedman, “There is no prohibition against privatization for any specific period of time under the HUD loan. The only requirement is that the loan would need to be refinanced before privatization could occur. The prepayment penalties associated with the HUD loan would be manageable. In fact, after 10 years, the HUD loan can be prepaid with no penalty.”

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Co-op City Times / October 20, 2012

Meeting with candidates for the next Mayor of New York before knowing the schedThis week, Assemblyman Michael ule of the second presidenBenedetto held a meeting with Mr. Bill Management Corner tial debate and therefore we Thompson, the former City Comptroller, believe the turn out was who plans to run for Mayor next year. considerably smaller than This is the second meeting to be arranged normal because of the

by Assemblyman Benedetto with candidebate, along with the fact dates who are looking to be the next that there was a New York Yankees-Detroit Tigers playMayor of New York City; the first was with City off game scheduled for that same night.

Council Speaker Christine Quinn. Representatives In any event, the presentation made by Chief Apollo from Management, along with several Board memand his Public Safety supervisors was well received. bers and community leaders, were in attendance, as Their presentation gave cooperators a clear and detailed was the case with the first meeting. description of how their department operates, and what Similar to the discussion that was had with Speaker areas they cover. Their presentation was also an introducQuinn, the meeting this week enabled us to express how tion to some of the officers who help Chief Apollo run we feel about the lack of support we get from the city and the department, which include Deputy Chief Gerard how we seem to be penalized for taking the initiative of Blanco, Lt. James Keappock, Lt. Frank Torres, Lt. being self sufficient. We expressed that the housing comRaymond Duran and this forum also gave the chief and pany saves the City of New York millions of dollars due his staff the opportunity to give the community updated to the fact that we have a central garbage facility and our stats of crime in comparison to crime stats from last year own Public Safety Department. While it is true that these initiatives address quality of life concerns throughout the community, it is also true that if Co-op City did not take these initiatives, these services would have to be provided by the City of New York.

We presented Mr. Thompson with the same list of items that we are seeking help with from the City of New York, that will enable us to dramatically reduce costs and operate more efficiently and more cost effectively. To name a few items discussed, we talked about the more than $5 million a year that the housing company currently spends to hire asbestos abatement workers and air quality inspectors, in order to conduct asbestos abatement of the wood floor tiles that we replace throughout the year.

We talked about the fact that the City of NewYork has a bill before the City Council that will mandate that housing developments give the city their recyclable materials so that the city can sell it, instead of the housing company benefiting from these transactions. We currently receive approximately $120,000 to $140,000 per year by selling our recyclable materials. This number will increase once we start using the cardboard bailers, which will start before the end of the year. These monies help to offset the expense of operating the Peartree Facility.

We talked about our desire to initiate a water reuse program whereby we would take raw waste water and treat it through a membrane bioreactor in a reclaimed water facility. The reclaimed water would then be used instead of potable water for the cooling tower make up water. This process is common in other states, such as New Jersey and Pennsylvania, and we would be an excellent pilot program to be initiated here in New York.

Currently, we use approximately 300,000 to 500,000 gallons of fresh, potable water per day for this purpose.

Keep in mind that our water and sewer bills are at approximately $18 million to $19 million per year.

This meeting allowed the candidate to discuss his plans as well. Mr. Thompson stressed that if elected as Mayor, several key issues he would focus on would include increasing the number of police officers on the force and better management of some the NYPD’s policies, such as the Stop and Frisk policy, so as to not unfairly target minorities. In education, he’d change the testing policies for our school children and would make sure that the next Schools Chancellor is an educator; he also stated he would create more youth employment programs; provide more help to small businesses, including minority owned and women owned businesses; and he would like to make changes in the funding for transportation in order to make it more affordable for residents. He was of the mindset that the proposed Metro North train station to be built in Co-op City should not cost as much as what Metro North has proposed or estimated, given the fact that the train tracks already run past Co-op City, just to name a few. With respect to working with Riverbay, Mr. Thompson expressed a need to have a community affairs unit that will enable the housing company to have a direct link to the Mayor’s Office. We thank Mr. Thompson for coming to our community and we thank Assemblyman Benedetto for making these meetings possible. Hopefully, these discussions will go a long way in helping to establish a working relationship with not only the person who is the Mayor to be, but actually right now.

M ANAG EM E NT ’S M O NT HLY F ORUM S This week, we also held our second monthly management forum, which took place in the Dreiser auditorium. This month’s forum concentrated on Public Safety, as was the focus of last month’s forum.

Unfortunately, we scheduled the date of this forum

Marion Scott Real Estate, Inc.

at this time, which were excellent by the way.

It is important to point out that we have consistently put measures in place that help to augment the efforts of our Public Safety Department, from the state of the art video security cameras and command center, to the mobile command center, to the emergency call boxes that Management arranged to have placed strategically throughout the complex, with of course input from Chief Apollo and staff regarding the best locations for said call boxes. Cooperators at the meeting reported that when they have used these boxes, the dispatchers who respond have done so promptly and have acted professionally and courteously. All of the residents who spoke at the end of the presentation, when we have a question and answer period, expressed their gratitude and satisfaction with the manner in which the Public Safety officers conduct themselves and respond to their concerns.

The next forum will take place on November 13th at the Bartow Center and will cover the Budget and Finance process.

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Co-op City Times / October 20, 2012

R iver b a y’s C SO ’s a r e r esid en t s’ fir st st ep in secu r in g essen t ia l ser vices

BY ROZAAN BOONE Riverbay’s Cooperator Service Office (CSO) has an office in each of the three community centers—Dreiser, Bartow and Einstein—which is charged with providing essential services to residents of Coop City in a timely and efficient manner.

These services include providing maintenance to social work, and each CSO office is staffed by an Area Manager, Assistant Manager, Secretary and two maintenance service representatives.

In addition to inspecting damaged apartments, walls and floors due to fire or floods, CSO staff take floor measurements for replacement and follow up with the flooring and plastering/painting departments, and with the Risk Management Department for personal damages to apartments which result from fire, air conditioning leaks and pipe breaks. CSO processes requisitions and work orders for disbursement to Maintenance. CSO also interacts with other departments on a daily basis based on cooperators’ requests for services, for example, window replacement, tub reglazing, tub liners, lobby glass and apartment window glass replacements.

They allocate hall closets to cooperators interested in such rentals and maintain the waiting list for those rentals. CSO personnel also prepare lease agreements for shareholders with freezers and dishwashers and forward all pertinent information to the Rent/Bookkeeping office.

Senior residents who require social services assistance are referred by CSO staff members to in-house case worker at JASA’s Naturally Occurring Retirement Community (NORC) program. The CSO staff document these cases through the preparation of confidential reports.

Another important function of CSO is to process community complaints as they are received by logging and notifying the shareholder of such complaints through correspondence, and then forwarding the complaint to the Riverbay Board’s

Cooperator Appeals Committee for a hearing, as well as attending these hearings if the shareholder requests their presence. In addition, CSO sends letters to shareholders for poor housekeeping, noise complaints, illegal appliances, throwing objects out of windows, mats outside of their apartment doors and dogs in the apartments.

“We are the information source for cooperators,” said Juanita Net, Director of Riverbay’s CSO. “In addition, we provide a wide range of services that many shareholders may not even be aware of.

Whenever there is doubt, call your CSO. We are the catalysts that will then go ahead and disburse to every department.

We make sure that we get back to the shareholders so that they don’t have to make fifty calls.”

Shareholders can also contact their respective CSO for guidance in properly disposing of their garbage in the compactor rooms, including adherence to the city’s recycling laws, as failure to do so may result in a fine.

“It is very important that every cooperator abides by these rules as they will help Riverbay tremendously in our efforts to adhere to the city’s recycling regulation,” said Net. “Failure to do so will result in fines to Riverbay, which in the end, the shareholders end up paying. As the corporation attempts to comply with the rules, we expect each cooperator to be good neighbors and do their respective part.”

Net said that all recyclables should be washed and placed in the plastic bag in the compactor room before being left for the porters to cart away.

No raw garbage, plastic bags or cans should be left on the floor of the compactor room. Only newspapers and magazines should be left on the shelf in the compactor room. All bulk items, such as cardboard boxes of any kind and sizes, including pizza boxes, must be taken down to the lower ash cart room in the basement.

“Cooperators must comply with New York City’s recycling regulations,” said

Net. “Failure to do so will result in a community complaint and a fine of $125 if the cooperator is identified.”

New cooperators who may not be familiar with the CSO office and its services are given an information package during their Orientation session which includes the information on this office.

“In addition to the services already mentioned, we conduct face-to-face interviews with shareholders who have unresolved on-going issues,” said Net. “The CSO also sells small, over-the-counter items, such as towel bars, aerators, drawer rollers, hinges and glass shelves for medicine cabinets to cooperators and maintain an inventory of such items. So we provide a lot of services that cooperators need to familiarize themselves with.”

Riverbay’s General Manager Vernon Cooper said, "The Cooperator Service Office is a vital part of the management operation for this community. Basically, cooperators can rely on this office to address their service requests, disseminate information regarding policies and procedures or just provide information about how management works.

Cooper added, “The CSO managers are seasoned individuals who work with and relate to the cooperators on a one-onone basis primarily, but also in group settings, such as at Association meetings.

They are one of the departments that is instrumental in conducting inspections and subsequently, preparing reports to expedite needed repairs and make adjustments and revisions where needed. All in all, they are the ‘eyes and ears’ of the corporation because of their close relationship to the cooperators.”

According to Net, no appointment is needed and any cooperator can walk into the CSO office for service. In addition, they may also call their respective CSO or contact the office through the official Riverbay website, www.riverbay corp.com.

“They can log onto us and we will go ahead and make out a Work Order accordingly,” said Net.

Notice of Geese Repellent Application in Your Area Please be advised that application of geese repellent will take place on Thursday, October 25 around Buildings 15, 16 & 17, weather permitting.

We use a product called “liquid fence” which was recommended to us by the N.Y.S. Department of Environmental

Conservation as it is harmless to humans and animals. This product will not harm the geese in any way; it only makes the grass distasteful forcing the geese to relocate.

While there is no negative health conditions related to this product, our contractor is, however, placing notice 24

hours in advance around the outer perimeters where this product is to be applied. At most, there may be a lingering odor from this product for up to 24 hours.

Thank you for understanding.

—R IVER BAY M ANAGEM ENT

Basement pipe insulation pr oject begins in Buildings 2A & B Monday Riverbay’s maintenance workers will be insulating the over head pipes in the basement of the residential buildings beginning with Buildings 2A & 2B on Monday, October 22.

Pipe insulation work will take place from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m., Mondays to Fridays until work is complete.

The laundry room will remain open during the project, however, elevator service to, and travel through, the “A” and “B” wings of the basement will be

limited as follows.

Activities will begin in Bldg. 2A. As such, during work hours, access to the basement and tenant storage rooms in the “A” wing will not be allowed. Residents of Bldg 2A looking to access the laundry room will have to use the elevators on the “B” wing.

Once work is completed on the “A” wing of the building, similar procedures will then be put into operation for the “B” wing.

Appropriate update notices will be posted to inform shareholders to the extent possible as the work progresses.

This project is an effort to address the sweating of overhead pipes that often takes place in the basements.

Thank you for your cooperation in this matter and we apologize for any inconvenience caused by these activities.

—Dr eiser C oop er a t or Ser vices O ffice

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Co-op City Times / October 20, 2012

Public Safety Report CCPD offers robbery prevention tips to “TAKE A BITE OUT OF CRIME” for OCTOBER

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

Last week’s article featured auto crime tips. This week’s article addresses crimes against your person. These crimes pose the greatest risk of injury because they involve property being taken directly from your person. By following these tips, you can avoid being a victim or minimize injury if you become a victim.

For more information about crime prevention, contact the National Crime Prevention Council at 1000 Connecticut Avenue, NW, 13th floor, Washington, DC 20036; (202) 4666272, or on their website, www.ncpc.org. There are McGruff, the crime dog, activities for kids and crime prevention ideas for adults.

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

Pickpockets may work alone or can work in groups of two or more. One may serve as a lookout, while another serves as a decoy and a third grabs your property. While shopping in crowded stores, be alert to any person who jostles into you or enters your personal space comfort zone.

Pickpocket teams can often include one or more women.

Never let your guard down.

Be alert to any persons loitering near banks or cash machines. Be alert to persons who follow you from a bank or cash machine. Avoid using cash machines at night. If you must use a cash machine at night, choose a well lit location which you are familiar with. Also, use caution when using a drive up cash machine, be sure your car doors are locked.

Consider doing banking errands with a friend or family member. Try to avoid days such as the first or the fifteenth of the month when many people receive checks.

Always walk confidently and with a purpose. Wearing practical shoes or sneakers is a good idea when conducting errands which include banking or carrying of cash. Proper footwear makes it easier to speed up at the first sign of danger. My children think it is funny that I am an advocate of practical footwear. Did you ever watch a horror movie where a character is trying to run with stiletto heels?

Wouldn’t that character have chosen different footwear if they knew what adventure their day would hold? Wearing headphones with the volume turned up high makes it difficult for you to stay in touch with your surroundings.

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

To minimize the impact of all crimes involving theft of property from your person, keep your keys, money, identification and cell phone in your front pocket, separate from your non-valuables. Also consider an inside the clothing

travel type wallet for your personal items and valuables. A pocket with a zipper or button is ideal for this purpose. If carrying valuables and personal documents in your purse, place them inside of a container such as a mint case, which does not look like a wallet. Keep less important items with a token amount of cash, this way the criminal will think he scored big.

Remember, property can always be replaced; your safety is the most important thing. If someone does try to rob you despite your precautions; do not resist, especially if the person is armed with a weapon of any type. Try to remember as many details of the crime, as well as a description of the perpetrator. Notify police immediately if you have been the victim of a crime.

Next week’s article will feature Halloween Safety, but the following Halloween activities will take place on or before that date. On Thursday, October 25th from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., there will be a Halloween Party in the Dreiser Auditorium. That party is guaranteed to be fun and is recommended for children under 12 years of age.

Children must be accompanied by an adult. On Friday, October 26, from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and on Saturday, October 27, from 2:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., the Haunted House will take place in Bartow Community Center, Room 28. The Haunted House is recommended for children ages 5-12 accompanied by an adult. All Halloween activities are sponsored by the Riverbay Fund and offer a safe alternative to Trick or Treating.

October is also known as Cancer Awareness Month. Be sure to see your doctor to find out what screening you

require. Ladies, be sure to schedule your annual mammogram. Gentlemen, have your prostrate screening scheduled.

Good health is important to your well being and safety.

School is open, DRIVE CAREFULLY. Never pass a stopped school bus with a STOP sign displayed of its red lights flashing. This means children are loading or unloading. Be aware of pedestrians and bike riders when operating a motor vehicle. Bike riders must refrain from riding bicycles near buildings and shopping centers. Bicycle riders must give pedestrians the same level of respect that they expect from motor vehicles. Everyone needs to share the road safely.

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

Always remember, if you see something, say something.

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

The Co-op City Department of Public Safety would like to thank all persons who have called in suspicious activity or sent information via our website. It is by your actions that the crime rate remains low and a high quality of life is maintained. We also give a special shout out to those persons who call up with feedback about these articles.

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Co-op City Times / October 20, 2012

Fun and Games at the Annual Friends & Family Day Not only will there be fun and games at the 17th Annual Friends & Family Day event this Sunday, but there will also be prizes, entertainment, family reunions, vendors and more. You will be entertained by exotic belly dancers, line dancers, a designer hat show and the Knight Riders Band. The guest speaker will be the well-known NYC Councilman from Brooklyn, Mr. Charles Barron, who will speak on a topic that will certainly be of interest to our community. The vendors will be displaying some wonderful merchandise for your viewing and purchase.

Kindly bring a few extra dollars to support them. Then, you will be served a delicious meal, dessert and beverage, which I am sure you will enjoy. So come with your family and friends for an unforgettable afternoon. Again, the date is Sunday, October 21st at 3:00 p.m. at the Dreiser Community Center, Auditorium B. Suppor t ing Our Youth About a month ago, Board Directors were informed that the Bingo Hall had closed down and that a party store would temporarily use the site. Several Board Directors felt that this was an excellent time to make this location a youth center, which is in dire need. The issue with other sites that had been considered was that they were in close proximity to the liquor store. Although my response was to shut down the liquor store, it is more complicated that that. However, the former Bingo Hall is far enough away from the liquor store to qualify as being acceptable.

More research must be done to find a sponsor.

At the request of the football coach of

Director’s Viewpoint

Francine Reva Jones Secretary

the North Bronx Youth Sports Association, the Youth Committee is working diligently on the feasibility of obtaining a football field on the Section One greenway. Several Board Directors have viewed this site at different times with the coach and with construction personnel.

The surface of this site contains small to medium sized rocks that would make it unsuitable for use for playing football.

However, this can be corrected and more discussions will be held.

At the September 19th Board meeting, Youth Committee Chairperson, Eleanor Bailey, reported that the cheerleaders group would change their cheer routines to dance routines and the General Manager, Vernon Cooper, responded that Risk Management needed to review this matter. A Board Meeting is scheduled for October 17th, at which time I trust that Management will have an affirmative response.

Educa t ing Our Childr en Please save the date for a College Fair sponsored by Evelyn Turner and the Riverbay Fund on November 17th in the Dreiser Auditorium, where first-hand information can be obtained. Times: 3rd - 6th graders, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.;

Middle/High School & Continuing Education: 1:00-6:00 p.m.

Community Relations Director, Michelle Sajous, has invited churches and community organizations to set up in Dreiser Center, Rooms 1 and 2, in order to speak with parents and give information on the services that we provide. It is important that parents are aware of the education and childcare programs that exist in their own community.

For um a nd E lections On Tuesday, October 30, at 7:00 p.m. in the Bartow Community Center, Room 31, there will be a NYC Council Candidates’ Forum, sponsored by the Working Families Party. Now is the time to be tuned in to the candidates running for office, including the U.S. Presidency and the NYC Council; and, on November 6th, go out to vote for the candidates of your choice. Let’s eliminate the stigma that cooperators don’t vote. Communities that vote are respected by those who elected them and will deliver the services that that community deserves. We have been ignored by the MTA, NYPD and the NYC Dept. of Sanitation. As a result, we are fighting to restore the BX 26 and 28 bus service. We have hired our own Public Safety Dept. and developed the Peartree sanitation facility. I believe that had we continued to be the voting community that we once were, it would not be necessary for shareholders to create and pay for services that our tax dollars already pay for. The outcome of these elections will directly affect poor and middle income families. With our votes, we will make our voices heard and we can

re-establish respect from our political representatives. Remember that many Americans died for the right to vote, and we should never ignore the opportunity to participate in the electoral process.

HUD Loa n At this writing, Board Directors await the commitment letter in order for the loan to move forward. When the loan did not close on the agreed upon date of September 15th, Riverbay was obliged to pay New York Community Bank $5,450,000 for an extension of time until October 31st. This date is fast approaching and I hope that by the time you read this writing, we will have received the commitment letter and all is well.

New Washing M achines I was in the laundry room last week when one of my neighbors removed his colored laundry from the machine and it was spotted with bleach stains. I have asked the Board President to place this matter on the agenda for discussion. It is very possible that residents are using the washing machines incorrectly and other residents are suffering. If organized demonstrations could be arranged, they might resolve the problem.

Pa r t icipat e Remember to attend your building association meetings. Please discuss any problems with your CSO or at your building association meeting. If they cannot resolve them for you, contact me and I will attempt to help you: Francine Jones, Board Director, c/o Riverbay Corporation, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475 or call me at 718671-5957. Thank you.

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Co-op City Times / October 20, 2012

Improving educational opportunities for our children The date for the College & Career Fair, Sa t u r d a y, Novem b er 17, sponsored by the Riverbay Fund, is rapidly approaching. Don’t miss out!

During the week, calls have been received from parents saying that they will be attending. We have also obtained some new volunteers. Our community has many positive activities for youth and this one promises to bring the masses out. The time and effort put in by a core group of volunteers is absolutely awesome, like no other I have ever worked with!

A special thanks to an “unlikely source” that has been closely observing efforts to provide this unique service to children and parents in this community. Our Attorney, Jeff Buss, a partner with Smith, Buss & Jacobs LLP, is an avid supporter of a wonderful program in Yonkers, N. Y. called Yonkers Partners in Education (YPIE). Because networking is so important with like-minded advocates, Attorney Buss arranged a meeting with the Executive Director of this program via e-mail.

This is a 5 year old community based program, with strong support from their Board President and Directors. The program has worked with a number of high school seniors to complete application to two and four year colleges. They have expanded the SAT prep program to include a focus on English and Math skills needed for success in college. This program has ensured that Spanish speaking students get the tools they need to increase their

Director’s Viewpoint

Evelyn Turner Assistant Secretary

scores on the SAT. An African American male improved his SAT score by 400 points resulting from this program. Also in just 5 years, this program has participated in a new high schoolto-college pipeline program with Southern Vermont College, selecting four students to receive four-year scholarships and support service on campus, etc. The population served is identical to the majority population we serve.

On October 11, I attended the Y-PIE 5th Anniversary Gala on the rooftop of the Cross County Shopping Center in Yonkers.

Resulting from this opportunity, Berkeley College and the College of Westchester will be in attendance on November 17. Additionally, Warren Kent, who is the Assistant Vice President for Hudson Region Community Services, will be bringing students from the Children’s Village.

This agency serves predominately Black and Latino youth, the most disadvantaged in our city.

The support for this event from our very own Attorney Jeff Buss is an inspiration to all core volunteers who are

working tirelessly on behalf of Co-op City-Bronx, N.Y. At this event, parents will be exposed to resources that will expose them to a wide range of opportunities.

We will be giving them scholarship information and information for counseling/tutoring. By the way, are you aware that the ratio of counselors to students is 1:700 in some large high schools? Did you know that current Fellowship opportunities can range from $40,000 to $60,000? However, students must have a strong background in mathematics, computer science, physical sciences, earth, environmental and marine sciences, and engineering.

One of our goals is to build a culture in Co-op City that promotes college and career opportunities for our youth on an annual basis. To continue this effort, we will require the combined talent and commitment of the Board of Directors, Committee members and cooperators. Presently, we have all the ingredients!

The first college to accept our invitation was Wellesley College, located in Wellesley, MA. If you have a girl who would be interested in attending an allgirls college consisting of girls from 50 states and 83 countries, come on out!

According to them, they are proud to be smart or brainy, or driven, or “insert your favorite quality that is rarely associated with women.” Wellesley says that they are good at this thing called college and there are over 34,000 Wellesley alumnae around the world

who want to help you. “Sisterhood is really powerful.” Another confirmed attendee will be profiled next week-stay tuned.

Speaking of “Sisterhood,” we have two female candidates running for City Council. The community is invited to a Forum right here in Co-op City.

Reportedly, the forum is scheduled for Tu esd a y, O ct ob er 30, Bartow Community Center, Room 31, Time: 7:00 p.m. Come out so that we can question ALL the candidates about their priorities and positions when it comes to what we need in Co-op City.

We have had our share of broken promises and financial improprieties and must be sure we make the right choice at the polls in November.

We are having a Board meeting on October 18, and will be able to report back to the community the status of the HUD loan. What we know for sure is that Management is “working hard for their money!”

Cooperators are encouraged to reach out to any Board member if they have a concern that they have failed to get resolved after going through the proper channels. You elected us to also listen to you and your concerns.

Also, you are invited to a Youth & Parent Forum in Section 5 on Sa t ur d a y, O ct ob er 27, at 3:30 p.m.

Let’s celebrate youth who are not in jail! Let’s grow a community of future leaders.

You may reach me at: Evelyn M. Turner, 718-320-8088 or 917-3241033; email—evelyntinez@aol.com.

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Co-op City Times / October 20, 2012

Blood Bank Coming Today, October 20th Please Donate Blood is Urgently Needed The Riverbay Community Blood Bank will be holding its bi-annual blood drive today in the Bartow Community Center with the assistance of Riverbay Corporation.

The blood drive being held today, Saturday, October 20, will take place 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 eligible to donate blood. Those above the age of 75 may donate provide they have a note from their doctor stating that they may do so.

New 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 difference being that as you donate, the Alyx System will separate your blood components into two, allowing two persons the opportunity to receive a complete blood transfusion from your one donation. The Alyx System only takes a few minutes longer when donating, and the collection syringe is smaller than that used in the conventional method. The choice is yours. You will be asked at the time of registration as to which type donation you wish

Co-op City Toastmasters Club “The Mission of a Toastmasters Club is to provide a mutually supportive and positive learning environment in which every member has the opportunity to develop communication and leadership skills which, in turn, fosters self-confidence and personal growth.”

Your local Toastmasters Club embodies this commitment and mission to one and all who need help with communication and leadership skills. That could be on your job, finding a job, or your everyday life where you wish to be more confident and/or better understood. If so, we invite you to visit us and see the Toastmasters program in progress and how it can help you. You will witness a supportive and learning environment every time.

Meetings in November are as follows: Nov. 1st, and Nov. 29th. There will be NO meeting on Nov. 15th. All meetings begin at 7:30 p.m. SHARP and are held at 2049 Bartow Ave., Bartow Mall, lower level, Bronx, NY 10475. Parking is free in Garage 5. We look forward to seeing you.

Club meetings are the first and third Thursday of the month (please note change in November).

P lea se n ote: The correct spelling for the Humorous Speech Contest winner’s name is Deborah Bazza.

I mp or t a nt note: District Fall Conference on Sat., Nov. 10th at LaGuardia Marriott Hotel. Keynote speaker will be Dilip Abayasekara, Ph.D., AKA Dr. Dilip, a renowned public speaker, twice finalist at Toastmasters International World Championship of Public Speaking.

Dr. Dilip is also a former International President of Toastmasters and has helped thousands of people discover their “new eyes” through his private, customized, speech-coaching, seminars and workshops. This conference is a fantastic day-long event that’s planned for “first timers,” “old timers” and even “anytimers.” It includes six (6) educational sessions, great food and major networking opportunities. In addition to Dr. Dilip, a second highlite is the annual District Speech Contest. All Humorous and Table Topics speech contestants will compete for the final award. Don’t miss this fab event. Details on Toastmasters46.org website and/or visit our next meeting.

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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 1800-688-0900. Please be sure to eat prior to donating.

Light refreshments will be available upon completion of your donation.

Earn points toward a gift of your choice through “Red Cell Advantage Program.” In the past, donors received a small token gift as a thank you for their blood donations

either from the Riverbay Community Group or the Blood Center. Now, with the Red Cell Advantage Program, donors may earn points toward the gift of their choosing.

The more donations you make in a year, the more points you receive. Please ask for the Red Cell Advantage brochure for full details and rules.

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

Please be a caring person and donate. The life you help to save may be that of a family member, friend or neighbor. For additional information, please contact Joe Boiko at 718-320-3300, Ext. 3409.

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Co-op City Times / October 20, 2012

The Best for Co-op City This article was written a week before the publishing date. So, it’s possible that we might have a commitment letter from HUD by the time that you read this article.

Nevertheless, please keep in mind that the material presented in this article is subject to change.

HUD Unfortunately, we did not receive the HUD commitment letter as of the date of this writing, October 13. Nevertheless, I’m still hoping that we can get a commitment from HUD to insure our Wells Fargo mortgage. Thereafter, it will hopefully be a relief to get past this matter.

Now, as you know, we’ve been waiting for a very long time for this commitment.

And, just recently, we shelled out $5,450,000 to NY Community Bank for an extension to refinance our loan. So, the final date for us to refinance this loan will be October 31, 2012. After that date, the penalties with NYCB will be astronomical for us to refinance this loan. Therefore, this entire deal will be terminated.

Bu ilding 26 I was very glad to meet everyone at our meeting on Tuesday, October 9. We discussed the HUD loan and a few other things. So, I would like to thank their entire building association for their kindness in having me address everyone.

Getting it Togeth er As mentioned in my column last week, we need to organize and put together a good, no-nonsense Board that is going to work for the benefit of this community.

“Daryl, why do the cooperators feel like they have to call you to get something done? Why do you have to intercede between Management and the coopera-

Director’s Viewpoint

Daryl Johnson Assistant Treasurer

tors?” Those are questions that some members on this Board have raised to me.

However, the thought process as to why cooperators feel they must reach out to me should say something dramatic to this entire community. And, that thought process is just one part of the reason as to why we must make some substantial changes in this community.

A New Dir ection There are so many things going on here that it is imperative that we, cooperators, get together to take this community back.

Therefore, I’m willing to put my name up for 5 cooperators so that we can really serve this community in a very proper way. In other words, we will be ready to offer our best services to improve every aspect of this community—everything.

And, what we’ll do is outline our goals to everyone here. Thereafter, if we win, we will do our best to make dramatic, yet transparent, changes throughout this entire community.

Now, one major goal would be to evaluate, review, and reorganize this entire corporation in a very intelligent way. Therefore, everything would be reviewed from Management on down, with big changes being made.

Thereafter, we’ll make substantial

changes to the way that we spend money and conduct business. So, we’ll aim for a 10% reduction in our $200 million budget.

That one change will save this community $20 million immediately. Then, we’ll work with all of the departments to streamline processes and save even more money.

Stan d Up We need cooperators to stand up and make a strong determination that we’re going to make Co-op City better and that we’re going to help our neighbors.

Additionally, there has to be a strong commitment that we’re going to be willing to dramatically reduce our expenses. Why? There are many cooperators here who are retired and unemployed and are struggling to pay their carrying charges. Therefore, we have to make sure that we keep our carrying charges low.

However, how would you feel if you were on this Board and your other Board members didn’t support these basic viewpoints? “Oh no, don’t interfere. That’s Management’s job.”

Nonsense! That’s why I want to put my name behind 5 candidates to make sure that we, all cooperators here, can maintain a positive interest over our 15member Board.

The majority rules. So, 8 members must prevail over 7 members for decisions to be made. Therefore, we must make sure that 8 people on our Board are representing your best interests at all times.

And naturally, we want to make sure that we listen to you, the cooperators. And, we’ll do that by having open Board meetings and by reading your thoughts in the newspaper.

Now again, you can be sure that we’re

going to make substantial changes from Management on down to every department here. And, these positive changes will reduce our overall expenses, thereby stabilizing our carrying charges. Thereafter, we’re going to review the new developments that we want to bring into this community.

So, ask yourself, how would you like to be part of a good team with these admirable goals? How would you like to be part of a positive team that is reaching out and helping to make Co-op City into one of the best neighborhoods in NYC? Close I need for just 5 no-nonsense cooperators, with good backgrounds, to seriously consider running for the 5 seats on our Board over the next few months.

Thereafter, we will do our best to make Co-op City into one of the best neighborhoods in NYC. 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. I’ll send a response to you within 24 hours if you send a message to me. Now, if you don’t receive a response from me, then that means that your message did not hit my e-mail address. So, please double-check and make sure that my e-mail address is typed correctly. Also, please call me at 718-6714544 if you don’t receive a response from me. Thanks.

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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Building 8 Association Greetings, neighbors! We would like to welcome everyone back from the summer break but before we shift our gears forward, let us look back at some of the summer events.

Thanks to all the cooperators who came out to our 4th Annual Summer Bash; It was a great turnout, and there were many new faces present at this event.

This summer, many cooperators sat on the surrounding benches of the greenway to enjoy the peaceful atmosphere. Many cooperators took advantage of the many events that took place on the greenway, such as the beautiful July 3rd fireworks, "Tunes of Tuesday," and a host of many other events. A special thanks to Michelle Sajous, Riverbay's Director of Community Affairs, for coordinating these joyful events.

Kudos to Co-op Grounds crew for their usual beautiful job on the upkeep of the gardens.

Shifting forward, this year we are holding our

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

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

C om in g E ven ts: The next meeting of the Association is Thursday, November 8. Our guest speaker for this meeting is Vernon Cooper and other members of the Board. Doors open at 7:00 p.m. and the meeting commences promptly at 7:30 p.m. Dues for the Association will be collected at this meeting. We will also have a turkey raffle at this meeting just in time for Thanksgiving.

Crochet class resumes on Wednesday, October 24. The class will start at 1:00 p.m. and end at 3:00 p.m. We meet at the Building 30 Association Room on the “B” side.

Halloween candy collection is scheduled in the lobby of the “A” side and the “B” side of Building 30 on Wednesday, Oct. 24 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. and on Saturday, Oct. 27 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

G ood & Welfa r e: Speedy get well wishes to all who are under the weather.

If you are celebrating a special occasion, an anniversary or a birthday, we hope that you enjoy your day.

SEE YOU SOON. —M ir ia m E . Ber lofsky

Sunsets and Electric Lights

By DAVI D H AM M E R My kitchen window faces east, and many mornings I watch the rising sun.

When the light first envelopes me with the sky’s brilliant hues, I think to myself: Why do we have a sunrise like this?

When you turn on the light switch, the light comes on.

It’s functional—it meets our need for illumination, but it’s not a sunrise.

I think the Almighty gives us a sunrise each day, with all its majestic beauty to tell us that He is looking out at our world; That this is a new day, filled with new possibilities—new chances to succeed; New possibilities to learn, and even the possibility to fail.

This is a new day. We know we will never have a day exactly like this again, So let’s make the most of it!

Building 8 Association Election, and we're asking everyone to participate. All positions are up for challenge, anyone looking to hold a position on the Building 8 Association Board must be present at the October 25th General Building 8 Association Meeting.

Information concerning the building election will be posted in the bulletin board located in the lobby.

Shareholders, there is still time to pay your $5 yearly association dues, check the bulletin board for dates and time of collection. Remember to participate in Building 8 Association Election. All shareholders must be current with their association dues.

We have been noticing unauthorized signs posted in the building's lobby. Posting of unauthorized signs anywhere in the building is strictly prohibited.

Unauthorized signs will be removed immediately and kept on file, if found that the same person or business is repeatedly posting unauthorized signs, Riverbay will

take the necessary steps in addressing the situation. All authorized signs can be posted on the bulletin board down in the laundry room. We ask that cooperators please be considerate and post only one sign on the bulletin board.

The “Are You Ok” (RUOK) Program brings a sense of independence and security to elderly cooperators by providing daily calls. Elderly cooperators must register in the program to receive the service. We ask that all floor captains be familiar with the program and make sure that elderly cooperators on your floor are aware of this program. For information about the “Are You Ok” program, please contact Public Safety at 718-320-3300.

Oscar, the lobby attendant, is still healing from his foot procedure. We pray that he has a successful recovery and look forward to seeing him very soon.

This is the year we must all Vote, Vote, Vote!!!

—L ee R iver s a n d G wen d olyn Allen

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Awaiting HUD’s commitment letter Fellow cooperators, as I write this Viewpoint for Monday, I sincerely and cer- Director’s tainly hope by the end of the week we will receive the required commitment letter regarding the guaranteed HUD loan to bring us a step closer to a monumental historic achievement for Co-op City. Think of it, we are looking at the possibility of a new $621 million mortgage, underwritten by Wells Fargo Bank, and guaranteed

by HUD, which will save Co-op City millions of dollars in interest costs. This will be our third mortgage, the first with the State of New York's Housing Finance Agency, and then with New York Community Bank, and now, we hope with Wells Fargo, guaranteed by HUD, which will ensure Co-op City remains affordable for the next generation. I, like many others, first moved to Co-op City because it offered safe, affordable housing, and that's the way I want our community to remain—safe and affordable for everyone, young and old, and those in between.

The commitment letter is imperative for the mortgage loan, and we are anxiously awaiting its arrival, because it is what will spell out the specific terms of the guaranteed HUD loan, as well as the demands that HUD wants us to meet. We have to receive the letter, which should take place by the time you read this, I hope, and then we can decide whether it is truly advantageous to our community to try and close this loan. So far, all signs look good, but as you all know, many times, the devil is in the details, so as I always say, time will tell.

In addition, I also want to announce we are adding

some more officers to our Public Safety Department.

This will definitely help in making Co-op City a little bit safer, however, this community has always been relatively safe overall. These additional Public Safety officers have been needed for some time. Like any other department, Public Safety has lost officers through attrition or folks moving on, and these individuals need to be replaced for the good of the community. I do believe crime has lessened in Co-op City, in large part because our Public Safety officers have been posted in strategic locations. We all know we pay our fair share of taxes to the City of New York, but that doesn't mean we get a fair share of coverage from the 45th Precinct, so our Public Safety Department is essential in order to keep our community and our residents safe and secure. Soon you will see these young officers out on patrol. I have not yet met them, but look forward to seeing this graduating class of new recruits.

An attitude of caring, and being part of the community, and an emphasis on personal interaction by our Public Safety officers is essential. On one level, we need to have a no nonsense attitude as far as crime, or transgressions against the community and cooperators is concerned, or unruly behavior, but I do know we are also better off when our Public Safety officers know the names of kids in the community and can develop a positive, rather than a hostile, relationship. Summer is over and more and more activities for our youth will be tak-

Viewpoint

Tony Illis

Public Safety Blotter: Oct. 7-13, 2012 O ct ob er 12, 920 C o-op C it y Bou leva r d CCPD officers responded to the 9th floor of this location to investigate a report of a group of disorderly persons. Upon arrival, a group was found in the stairway and fled at the sight of officers. However, one male was captured and arrested as a result. The male was charged with trespass for his presence in the stairway.

O ct ob er 07, 100 Da r r ow P la ce A male reported to CCPD that an unknown male approached him and produced a gun and robbed him of a cell phone. The victim was not hurt. A canvass and search for the perpetrator was conducted with negative results.

140 E lga r P la ce A male reported while he was walking towards Building 33 four unknown males exited a blue car and approached him. One produced a knife and stabbed him several times. The victim fled to the Mall area where he encountered a CCPD Officer patrolling the Mall, where help was summoned. A CCPD supervisor and numerous Officers arrived on the scene and rendered first aid to the victim, where he was evaluated and quickly rushed to a local hospital via a CCPD patrol car. The hospital staff complimented the Officers’ actions, stating they saved the victim’s life due to the severity of the injuries.

The victim was rushed into emergency surgery and is expected to survive. The perpetrators are unknown.

The matter is still being investigated by CCPD and the 45th Pct. 120 E r d m a n P la ce CCPD officers responded to a report of a group hanging out in the hallway after a party. Upon arrival, officers dispersed the group. One member of the group cursed at officers and refused to leave the area. The male also became belligerent and combative and was subsequently arrested for disorderly conduct. The arrested male was later remanded to Bronx Central Booking after it was determined that there was an outstanding warrant for his arrest.

ing place indoors. I have no problem with kids in the community centers, however that does not mean we will accept or condone unacceptable behavior in public, such as cursing, or drinking beer openly, or smoking illegal substances, or making too much noise, or interfering with the quality of life of others.

Auditions for the Wizard of Oz production to be staged right here in Co-op City on Sunday, December 9 are continuing every Saturday in the month of October.

We are still in need of three actors/actresses between the ages of 14-18 only who can sing and dance. If you fit the bill, come to Room 1 of the Dreiser Center at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, October 20.

Section 5 residents who utilize the Black Forum food pantry must now pick up their food packages on Wednesdays at the Evangelical Church of Co-op City between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. You must bring your white cards to be able to pick up your food.

If you need more information, please call (718) 3208035.

I urge you to continue to keep an eye out for information about our clothing drive to benefit the village of Abetifi-Kwahu in Ghana. We will let you know as soon as we have the information, where you can donate clothing, pens, pencils, paper, t-shirts, slippers, but no winter overcoats, although light sweaters are needed.

We're not asking for anything expensive, but let's show how big Co-op City's heart is.

Let's talk, give me a call at (718) 320-8035, or email me at tonyshome10475@gmail.com – no attachments, please.

From the Warfront to the Homefront Foundation From the Warfront to the Homefront Foundation, Inc., a Co-op City based charitable organization working towards improving the lives of current and past servicemembers of both the Afghanistan and Iraq Wars, as well as their families, is once again sponsoring events during the current Fall and upcoming Winter months.

Next month, our organization will hold its 2nd Annual “Winter Coat Drive for Veterans.” Last year, we collected over 200 winter coats from this community and the coats were donated to the James J. Peters VA Medical Facility on Kingsbridge Avenue in the Bronx. We are

looking to top that number this time around.

Starting this month, we will begin collecting homemade cards to send to remaining troops in Afghanistan, as well as VA Medical Facilities here in New York City.

Cards will be collected until December 1st.

Lastly, we will also conduct a care-package drive for troops overseas in either November or December of this year.

We NEED plenty of volunteers for all of these projects and you can contact me at (646) 359-7723 and/or Mark.Bruh@gmail.com.

—Mark P. Bruh

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Recruits Precinct.

The seven new officers are: Efrain Cordero, Jason Dailey, Michael Donovan, Samuel McGill, Patricia Phillip, Frank Riley, and Malik Warren. Officer Warren was honored as the class valedictorian and Donovan received the class’s community leadership award.

Aside from the graduation of new officers, 12 current Public Safety officers and supervisors received acknowledgment of their recent promotions.

They, with their new titles are: Det. Gary Adams; Lt. Christopher Bulat; Sgt. Milton Gregory; Lt. Arnold Hughes; Sgt. Joel Lugo; Det. John Pye; Det. Ramirez; Ass’t Instructor Louis Salegna; Sgt. Azuree Taylor; Lt. Frankie Torres and Sgt. Anthony Warner.

Lt. James Keappock, the Academy Instructor for Public Safety, served as the Master of Ceremonies for the 90-minute program which was followed by lunch for family and friends and invited guests.

Public Safety’s Commander, Chief Frank Apollo, in addressing the new officers and supervisors held up a beloved time piece from his family’s history and referred to it by calling the circumstances and events that brought the new officers to this job and this present time “divine intervention that you are here to leave a legacy. You were meant to be here to make a difference in this community at this particular time.” Apollo, who dedicated his speech to his late mother, a long-time Co-op City resident, went on to pledge his full support to the new officers and welcome them to the Public Safety Department and Riverbay family.

Captain McGeown, in making his brief

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remarks to the gathering and the new officers, mentioned how impressed he was when he first visited with Public Safety and Chief Apollo and added that his precinct would not be able to properly police its service area without the invaluable assistance of Public Safety. In giving advice to the new officers, he said, “Be safe, use what you learned in training and back each other up at all times.”

General Manager Cooper said, “You can rest assured that our community will continue to be kept safe and we as a community will continue to provide you the foundation, the tools, the guidance and experience to allow you to do just that.

The community is behind you 100%.”

Board President Helen Atkins referred to Co-op City as “a close knit community” and Public Safety as a major reason why the peace of the community has been preserved over the years, while those in need receive necessary assistance on a consistent and professional basis.”

Deputy General Manager BadgerMorgan urged the new officers to be a role model for the young people of the community and to treat young and old with respect. “You are now part of the family and we are entrusting this community to you,” she said.

Lt. Keappock advised his new graduates, “Always be aware of what is around you and use your mind first before anything else.”

Directors Daryl Johnson, Khalil Abdul-Wahhab, and Tony Illis also spoke briefly to the new officers and the families. Directors Othelia Jones and Rev. Calvin Owens also attended to show sup-

Captain James McGeown, the new commanding officer of the 45th Precinct, addresses the graduating officers during Friday’s ceremonies.

Photo by Bill Stuttig

port for the new officers. Director Owens had to leave the ceremonies early to attend to a funeral at his church.

Chief Apollo said in the days before the graduation ceremonies, “I am looking forward to the new officers beginning their careers. They will be a great asset to the community, supplementing the existing manpower in fighting crime and maintaining a good quality of life.”

These are the first new recruits to be hired and trained here since the winter of 2011.

“These new recruits were chosen from more than 200 who took a comprehensive entrance exam,” Apollo explained. “The new officers also went through an extensive background check, physical ability and agility tests, and psychological exams.”

Lt. Keappock said that this recent class, aside from the material featured in other

training programs, have put a renewed emphasis on community relations, courtesy and carrying out patrol duties in a professional and caring manner.

The training also includes four days of classes in first aid and CPR. In their first weeks on the job, the new officers will be assigned to patrol both day and night shifts with experienced Public Safety officers to gain first-hand knowledge of the community and then will be added to the regular patrol shift schedule.

Apollo explained that the seven new officers come from a variety of backgrounds.

“I think they will each bring something different to the department and each will make a special contribution in their own way,” Apollo said.

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Black Forum D e f e n s i v e D r iv i n g r e s u m e s n ex t we e k Our next defensive driving course will be held on Saturday, November 10, Rm. 1, Dreiser Community Center, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Call today to register, 718320-8035. Lower your insurance cost by 15% and remove up to 4 points from your driver’s license. Please make your check in the amount of $35, payable to “the Black Forum of Co-op City,” and mail to P.O. Box 563, Bronx, N.Y. 10475 at least 1½ weeks before the class, or you can walk in on the day of the class but you must have $35 in cash to pay for the course.

A q u ed u c t Ca sin o We’re going to Aqueduct Casino on Saturday, November 17, leaving from Dreiser Rehab at 2 p.m. sharp, back of the

Library on Asch Loop at 2:15 p.m. and 135 Einstein Loop at 2;30 p.m. Returning to Co-op City at 8:30 p.m. We need 40 people at $20 a piece. Call today for your seat; Seats are going fast, (718) 3208035.

Wi z o f O z a u d i t i o n s c o n t i n u e Wiz of Oz rehearsals every Saturday this month in Room 1 of the Dreiser Center at 1:30 p.m. SHARP. The play will be held on Sunday, December 9. Three (3) more actors/actresses between the ages of 14-18 ONLY are needed. Ability to sing and dance a MUST. Come to Room 1 on Saturday.

No t i c e: A l l S e c t io n 5 f oo d p a n try p artic ip an ts All Section 5 residents must pick up their food packages on Wednesdays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Evangelical

Church of Co-op City. You must bring your white cards to be able to pick up your food. For more information, please call (718) 320-8035.

B l ac k F o r u m A e r o b i cs i n s es si o n Aerobics classes are held every Monday and Wednesday, Dreiser, Aud. A, 7:30 p.m. To register, please call (718) 320-8035. Nominal fee for each class.

E m er ge n cy F oo d P r og r a m We are open on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m., Room 20 at the Dreiser Community Center. Also, due to budget constraints and shortage of available food, you must live within zip code 10475 to participate in this program. You must also have your card with you and bring two clean plastic shopping bags.

In order to receive food, you must

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

Vo l u n t e e r s w a n t e d We need volunteers for Tuesdays and Thursdays, 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Call (718) 320-8035.

We N e e d Yo u - J o i n U s To d a y Now is the time for us to get involved.

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

— To n y I l l i s

Co-op City Branch of the NAACP For the NAACP, Co-op City Branch, October, 2012 means more than preparation for Halloween! October means many very important events and time to pay attention to causes the NAACP respects. For example, October, since 1984, honors the mission of Domestic Violence awareness.

Not only is “Domestic Violence” a crime against women, it effects men, children, the elderly and animals.

Additionally, it is contagious and the more problems there are with unemployment and education, the higher the rate of domestic violence incidents. October is also Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Cancer does not discriminate. Men and women need mammography testing.

Everyone should know their family history and follow recommendations for examinations.

We want to announce that in addition to Friends and Family Day here tomorrow sponsored by the Co-op City Coalition of African/American Organizations, the Williamsbridge Branch of the NAACP is having a candidates’ forum at their 219th Street, Bronx, NY headquarters. The NAACP, founded in 1909, sets the bar high as the oldest organization fighting for equal and civil rights in the United States.

Become part of that movement; Join up now. Wednesday, October 17th was an Executive Committee meeting for this branch. All meetings of Branch 2210 take place in Room 36, Einstein Community Center, 135 Einstein Loop. This is an election year for the NAACP too. At our General Membership Meeting, Thursday, September 27, a nominating committee was organized.

Tuesday, October 23, 7 p.m., the nom-

inating committee will submit a slate of officers and members for the executive committee. All current members, 6 months and over, are eligible to run for any office.

Additional nominations may also be taken from the floor with three (3) signed petitions. At the Tuesday, November 27th meeting, the voting will take place, for four (4) hours, 3 p.m. – 7 p.m. All meetings and elections are in Room 36, 135 Einstein Loop, Einstein Community Center.

To share news and to contact us, write the Co-op City Branch of the NAACP, P.O. Box 753111, and Einstein Station, Bronx, NY 10475 or email, evalazaar@gmail.com.

Remember when renewing your NAACP membership, enter your membership number and write clearly. If you have a question, contact the Co-op City Branch of the NAACP as stated.

The Co-op City Branch of the NAACP urges viewing and listening to the national debates. Critical mistakes have been made by those in the limelight. For example, one politician/writer misidentified a well known PBS commentator to be on NPR. That commentator’s program was wrongly accused of funding from the government when actually it is self-supporting. For your information, National NAACP has set up a new link on the national website.

It’s always available to assist in your job search; it is called “JobFind.” You can set your own location parameters and post your resume’ there.

This press release is submitted with the approval of the President of the Co-op City Branch of the NAACP, Jeannette Graves.

— Eva La za ar

Building 13 Association Our next Association meeting will be held on Thursday, October 25. Doors open at 7:00 p.m. Our guest will be Mr. Warren Mitchell, Director of the Parking Facilities Department. Shareholders often ask how many reserved spaces there are and how many are rented. They want to know where they are on the reserved and regular list. Do you know what you need to get a weekend pass for guests? What hours are the holiday rates in effect? Did you know you can park in other garages? What do our parking fees pay for? Will there be a rate increase? If you have suggestions for improvements, this is your opportunity to voice your concerns. Seize the opportunity to get the answers to your questions.

Looking for something exciting and unforgettable? Well, you’ve found it here!

An Adult Costume Party celebration! Put your Mardi Gras mask on and dance to the music, oldies and newies. When?

Saturday, October 27. Where? Dreiser Loop Auditorium A, located at 177 Dreiser Loop. Time? 7:30 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. We are inviting Co-op City to join us. Who will you be? Come and have a laugh, dance and party with us. You must be 21 years old, $30 in advance.

B.Y.O.B.B. Prize for the best costume.

Enjoy the fantastic music of DJ VAL. For tickets, call the contacts listed below or send your money order payable to Building 13 Assoc. Inc. to 100 Casals Place #32K, Bronx, NY 10475.

Building 13 Association provides activities that are open for all to attend in the community. Our youth have participated in

shows presenting their original literary works completed during our writing workshops. We also highlighted original selections by our adult participants and all who attended. Our women’s group is fun, inspiring and informative. Arts and crafts have been on display both in the building and on Bronxnet. Our Bronxnet shows have promoted the creativity and entrepreneurial spirit of our neighbors in Co-op City. Thank you, Co-op City. Your help and commitment will help Building 13 continue to provide these and many more activities.

U p co m i n g eve nt s : Arts and Crafts, Sunday, October 21 Place: The Association Community Room. Time: 12 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Facilitated by Ms. Gail and Ms. Denise.

We are planning a community quilt.

Volunteers welcome.

Halloween Trick or Treat, October 31 Come one, come all!! Get your treat!

Lobby.

Time: 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Women Keeping It Real – November 10 at the Association Room Exhilarating, spirited conversation with women of all ages, but must be 18 and over to participate. Time: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Our voting location is DREISER LOOP COMMUNITY CENTER. For information on events, check the bulletin board or contact Leslie Peterson at 718-320-1370, Gail Sharbaan at 718671-3801 or e-mail us at building13assoc@yahoo.com. Thanks for making our team work.

— Le sl i e P et e r s on

Cooperators United of Co-op City Fellow, building presidents and/or their representatives. It’s important that you join us at our general membership meeting on Tuesday, October 23rd, 7:00 p.m., Bartow, Room 31. We have invited

General Manger Vernon Cooper and Chief Frank Apollo to this meeting. The topic will be “How does Riverbay handle Community Complaints” and “What are the procedures for us when we call in

a complaint” and “What is the followup—if any?”

Please come out and let Management hear from us. If you cannot attend, please send a building representative.

Together, we will effect change in our community.

We have a surprise guest at the top of the meeting.

—Sonja Maxwell

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Co-op City Times / October 20, 2012

American Legion Post 1871 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 Post members who have a birthday in the month of October: Joseph Bruer, Sr., Ruben Cruz, Robert T. Dandridge, William P. Gravin, Francisco Montanez, John O’Neill, William Parker, Alberto Ravello, Jesse H. Johnson, Jessie H. Johnson, Wilfredo Rivera, Isaac F. Washington, Liewelyn Waterman, Kevin A. White, Isaac Washington, Kelvin A. White, John O’Neill, Caesar I. Allcea, Clarence V. Townsend, Gladys Brown, Paul E. Graves and William P. Gavin. If I don’t have your name down for this month, contact me ASAP and it will be in

the next issue of the Co-op City Times.

Our Post is located in the Section 5 Community Center, 135 Einstein Loop, Room 41. Our office number is 718320-8165 and you can also reach us by e-mail at post1871@optimum.net.

The United States just commissioned a new Guided Missile Destroyer and named the ship after a Navy Seal who died in Afghanistan. The destroyer was named the USS Michael Murphy. The ship will carry a hero’s name as it deploys on its next mission. Did you know that in 2008 George W. Bush received the American Legion Distinguished Service Medal? He was one of 11 presidents to receive this medal since 1945 starting with Dwight Eisenhower (before his Presidency).

Home Depot will be helping veterans and military members accept a new mission to help female and male servicemembers ease their way back into the civilian workforce. They will start a training workshop at 100 Home Depot locations, eight are in the New York City area.

They will also cover resume writing, job search strategies and interview techniques. So if you know a friend or family member returning to civilian life and they need help finding a job, send them to a Home Depot!

Did you know that overweight people who have a large waist size might have the same chance of developing type-2 diabetes as people who are obese? What is considered a large waist? If you’re a women size 35 inches or more and if you

are a man of 40 inches or more, you’re at equal risk of developing diabetes in 10 years as an obese person. The distinction between overweight and obese is determined by body mass index.

The next GENERAL meeting will take place on October 20th, Saturday, at 11 a.m. sharp and upon your arrival, sign the book and TURN your cell phone off.

If you forget to pay your dues for 2013, please bring your dues to the Post!

Why is it good to use valet parking as you get older? Answer: Because they will remember where your car is parked.

What falls regularly but never gets hurt? Answer: Rain.

This information was provided by the post information officer.

— Ric h ard I . Law so n

Building 26 Association Fall greetings to all of our Co-op City families, neighbors, friends, and especially our new residents.

We extend a very sincere thanks to Mr. Daryl Johnson, Co-op City Board Director, for attending our meeting held on Tuesday, October 9th. You were extremely informative as you explained the importance of us obtaining the HUD loan which will be more economically advantageous to our community as compared to our current loan with Community Bank. You also provided us with information concerning a requested audit of the Co-op City payroll, the expansion of Bay Plaza (Macy*s/Apple Store), YMCA looking at Co-op City, additional information regarding Metro North station com-

ing to Section 5, and the real estate value of Co-op City, especially Section 5. Our attendees appreciated how you provided time for questions and answers. Again, we thank you and we look forward to reading your Director’s Viewpoint. We thank all of our cooperators who attended the meeting. And congratulations to our 50/50 winners, Arlene and Leona.

We are sending greetings and congratulations to all who are celebrating birthdays, new births, wedding anniversaries and other celebrated events during the month of October. Our sincere condolences to those families who have experienced the loss of a loved one. May your loved one be eternally blessed, and may you and your families also be blessed dur-

ing your time of mourning.

We cordially invite you to enjoy a day trip of fun to the Sands Casino, located in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, on November 14. Bus will depart promptly at 9:30 a.m. from in front of Building 26. Tickets are $35 per person, including a $20 gambling voucher and a $5 food voucher. For reservations and additional information, please call Patty at (914) 525-2221 or Pat at (718) 671-3102.

Nov. 6th, Election Day, is almost here.

Please vote. Be the difference. Your vote brings dollars back into our community. If you have the day off and/or are retired and available, check on your elderly neighbors and assist them to the polls.

Health Tip - drink 2 glasses of water

after waking up to help activate your internal organs. Add lemon juice, which helps to cleanse your liver. Drink one glass of water before each meal to help with digestion. Drink one glass of water before taking a bath to lower blood pressure. And drink one glass of water before bed to avoid stroke and/or heart attack.

Please help to keep our community clean and green by properly disposing your garbage in the appropriate receptacle.

Take out time to recycle your bottles, plastics, and papers. And please be vigilant. If you see something, say something by calling 9-1-1 for emergencies; call 3-1-1 for all other non-emergency complaints. The life you save could be your own.

— Yu Vo n n e L e w i s

Building 12 Cooperators Civic Association Come on down to our next Building Association General Membership meeting on Monday, October 22nd, 7:30 p.m., Activity Room. Topics will be volunteers for our Halloween event, flashlights, RUOK Program, security and other building issues.

We are handing out Halloween goodies to the first 100 kids in our lobby. Look for the announcement in our Bulletin Board.

Don’t forget to hand in your dues

envelopes. A prize will be given to the floor captain(s) who hand(s) in dues collected from his/her entire floor.

Please canvas your floors to let us know how many seniors on each floor are in need of a flashlight and to simultaneously ask that they join the RUOK Program if they have not already done so.

Forms to join the RUOK Program will be available at our next meeting. At times, family composition changes. It’s impor-

tant that you give updated information to Riverbay so that they can contact you in the event of an emergency. Forms will be made available at our next meeting.

Reminder that our voting place has changed. We are to go to Dreiser to vote.

Don’t let the walk, weather or time deter you from voting. Riverbay will have vans throughout our complex available, if you need a ride.

If you see something, say something.

Building 33 Association The building association is in the process of collecting building dues for the year Sept. 2012 to Sept. 2013. With these dues, we do a lot of things for the building. The children love Halloween, we love giving them the party, but without the funds from the dues, we find it harder to do. Thanks to all of you who took the time to stop and pay. Because of you, it looks like a possibility. We will be in the lobby at least 3 times a week. There are a few parents in this building who never pay dues, but you send your children down to the parties. This is not fair and if you continue to do this, you will get embarrassed. The children are not responsible. Last year, we had a professional clown that went over very well and we want to hire him again, so please give.

A lot of cooperators speak to the lobby attendant who speaks Spanish. I asked her and she agreed to translate for me, and tell those who do not speak and understand English too well about the importance of the meetings and the dues. I want

everyone to participate in the building activities. I would love a Spanish speaking person on our board. Anyone interested, please talk to me.

The Holiday season will be here soon, and we will need people to help decorate the lobby and the Christmas tree. If you have a talent for decorating, please we need you.

The Harriet Tubman Independent Democratic Club will host a forum of the candidates running for the City Council in our district on Tuesday, October 30 in the Bartow Community Center at 7:00 p.m. All are encouraged to attend this event to hear their views and plans for us because they will be on the ballot in November when you go to vote.

A building meeting is in the works. Our condolence to Fabiola Taveras on the passing of her mother in Puerto Rico. You and your family have our deepest sympathy.

Get well wishes to the sick and shut-in.

— Patric ia Bo n a p arte

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Our thoughts and prayers go out to our sick and shut-in, to the troops and to all who have lost family and friends.

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— S o nj a M ax w e ll

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African-American Association G ener a l M em ber sh ip M eet in g Thanks to all who attended last Saturday’s general membership meeting.

The following will summarize: Three new members were welcomed. Ms. Hinds reported that the children’s early morning drop-off program begins at 6:00 a.m. Mr. Toppin reported on the assistance he provides for people seeking jobs. He also discussed that after a ten-year struggle, Judge Nicholas Garaufis signed off on a new FDNY entrance exam, when, in 2009 it was ruled that NYC and FDNY used racially discriminatory hiring practices.

The Vulcan Society was relentless in obtaining justice for Black Firefighters. *Four Alvin Ailey tickets were sold. *Pros and cons discussion regarding the new washing machines. *News from the Board included updates on the HUD loan; Section 5 football team and cheerleaders; College Fair 11/17; and community enhancement. *The Coalition’s Friends &

Family Day: 10/21, 3 p.m., Dreiser Aud., Guest speaker: Councilman Charles Barron, FREE admission. *NYC Council Candidates’ Forum, 10/30, 7 p.m., Bartow. *Telephone banking, campaign buttons, vote on 11/6. *Thanks to Estelle Rollins for donating a gift for our monthly raffle.

Refreshments were served. Thanks to Chris Banner and new member, Cora Lee Dixon, for their assistance in setting up.

The following are some of the ongoing programs which the Association sponsors and encourages your participation: C hildr en’s Ea r ly Mor ning Dr opoff P r ogr am – Bring your child and your child will be cared for and walked to school. Call Ms. Hinds at 347-283-3809.

Z umba Fitness C lasses – Mondays, 6:00 p.m. Dreiser Center, Room #2. Class fee: $5; Registration: $15. Call 917-4594491.

E du ca t ion – The Per Ankh Study Group meets on the 1st and 3rd Mondays,

7:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 15. Call 718-379-5555.

Yoga & P ila t es M a t C la sses – Tuesdays, 7:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room #2. Class fee: $12-$15; Registration: $15.

Call 718-671-8364.

C om pu ter /L a pt op C la sses – Every 2nd & 4th Tuesday, 7:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 15. Class fee: $5; members get one free class. Call 718-379-5555.

Belly Da ncing C la sses – Wednesdays, 7:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 2. Class fee: $15; Registration: $15. Special discounts. Call 646-301-9438.

J obs/E n tr epr en eur ia l Wor ksh ops – Meets every 1st Thursday, 7:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 15. Call 718-3201424.

E ven in g L ine Da n cin g C la sses – Thursdays, 7:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room #2. Class fee: $5 per hour; Registration: $15. Participants can win a free class.

Alvin Ailey Amer ica n Da nce T hea ter - December 9th and 15th matinees. Prices: Members, $35; Nonmembers, $40. Call 718-379-5555.

Exer cise your r ight to vote – Please vote on Tuesday, November 6th in the Presidential and NYC Council elections.

Next Associa tion Meeting: November 10th at 4:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 15.

Among other topics, the agenda will include our annual Holiday Party, Alvin Ailey Dance Performance, community issues and updates, birthday celebrations and refreshments. If you cannot attend, you may send your membership check or money order (DO NOT MAIL CASH) of $15 for a single membership and $25 for families to: African-American Association of Co-op City, P.O. Box 702, Co-op City Station, Bronx, NY 10475. Your membership helps to support this organization that sustains our community.

—Fr a ncine R . J ones

National Council of Negro Women Ou r Sa t u r d a y E d u ca t ion a l P r ogr a m for 2012-2113. Children in Grades 2-8 will receive small group instruction in reading and mathematics each Saturday during the school year with certified teachers in Room 14, Dreiser Community Center. Registration continuing each Saturday as space allows 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. For further information, call (718) 655-9034 or (718) 671-2555 Come see the C her r y Blossoms in

Wa shington, DC. Join us for a guided tour of Washington, DC, April 5 – 8, 2013 featuring tours of: Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial, Arlington National Cemetery, Iwo Jima Memorial, WW II Memorial, Korean War Veterans Memorial, Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Smithsonian Institution, US Capital, Embassy Row, Lincoln Memorial, and the White House. Motor Coach transportation. Cost: doubles, $419; singles, $539. Deposit of $75 is due by

November 15. For more information, contact: Roberta, 718-671-4804; Joyce, 718655-9034 or Yvonne, 718-320-9694.

The Book Club’s last meeting of the year will be on Saturday, October 27, at 3:30 p.m. at Barnes & Noble. We will be discussing “Our Black Year: One Family’s Quest to Buy Black in America’s Racially Divided Economy” by Maggie Anderson.

The Theater Club has a few tickets left for Alvin Ailey American Dance

Theater for Sunday, December 2 Matinee. Tickets price: $42. Call 718320-2366 for tickets.

Exercise your right to vote: Please vote on Tuesday, November 6th.

Please contact Sadie Gilmore, 718671-3721, to notify us of any birthdays, illness or bereavement Happy birthday to our October members.

—M a xin e Su lliva n

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Co-op City Times / October 20, 2012

The Williamsbridge Club The Williamsbridge Club of the National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Clubs, Inc. will hold an Employment Seminar on Saturday, October 29. The seminar will be held in Dreiser Center, Room 9, beginning at 10 a.m. An Employment Specialist from the Manhattan Educational Opportunity Center will discuss the many programs available at the center.

Attendees will have the opportunity to discuss various employment opportunities and applications will be available for city

and state job openings. This event is open to the community and is designed to help meet the needs of the unemployed.

We are an organization dedicated to community service in the areas of health, employment, education and economic development. We are seeking new members, with a like mind for community service, to join us. The Adult Club meets at Dreiser Center on the second Friday of every month from September to June.

Ombudsmen are men of the community interested in mentoring, as well as

We will be celebrating Halloween on Wednesday, Oct 31st in a different way this year. We have decided not to have a party. At the association meeting, it was decided that a group would distribute treats to the children who reside in our building only. Distribution by volunteers will take place in both lobbies from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thanks to our volunteers who are going to make this happen. Aside: Loretta Paul, Norma Vigilance, Marilyn McDaniel. B-side: Alease Dixon, Elise Clarke, Esther Batista and Robert Hedgepeth.

Our Knitting and Crochet Group has

been meeting on Monday evenings and they are looking for all ages to join in on the fun of learning a new craft. Come and see where your imagination can take you with the support of others who know how to use those needles. Check bulletin board for exact time.

Our next general meeting, we will have guest speaker Luis Salazar, Director of our Janitorial Services. Bring your questions. Please make sure you check the bulletin board for date and time.

Are you interested in game night or do you have a suggestion for movie night? Please bring your suggestion to the

decreasing the high school drop out rate of minority male students. Please call Sandra Hall, Membership Director, 917972-7732 if you are interested in joining the adult club or the ombudsmen.

The Youth Club consists of youth 12 to 18 years of age. The Youth Club is dedicated to community service, education, technology and activism. If you are interested in these areas, as well as developing leadership skills, you should call Sylvia Hicks, Youth Advisor, at 917-921-5445 or the Membership Director, Sandra Hall, at the

above telephone number. Information about the National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Clubs, Inc. may be found at www.nanbpwc.org.

If you are interested in more information about the Employment Seminar, rendering community service and/or assisting with any of our programs, please call Eloise Paige, First Vice President, at 917868-0331. We look forward to seeing you and value your continued support of our community events. THANK YOU. —Sylvia Hicks

Building 31 Association next meeting. Let’s keep these activities going, winter is coming and this will give you some activities close to home.

R EMINDER S: • Our Laundry Room will be renovated at the end of this month and will be closed for 3 weeks.

• According to our by-laws, it is time for your association to hold elections next month for all of the cabinet positions. Are you interested in running for President/Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Sgt. at Arms? Contact R. Hedgepeth for additional information.

The Election Committee will be

announced at our next general meeting.

• We share this home therefore, please be considerate of your neighbors. No hammering or drilling or loud noise after 9 p.m.

• Bus trip to Mt. Airy Lodge, Sat., Nov. 17th, get your seat early as cost is only $35 and you’re getting back from the casino $25 and $10 food voucher making this a great deal and a contribution to the Scholarship Fund. Contact Loretta or Sylvia. Check flyer posted in lobby.

IF YOU SEE SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING. — Ma ri l y n Mc Da n i el

Building 21 Association Th a nk s ag a i n !

The book signing with special guest, Sloan Williams, was phenomenal! If you missed it, the name of the book is “Yea Though I Walk” and it is available online at Amazon.com. Kudos to all for a well attended meeting and a good time had by all, from the children to the

adults…

Mov i n g f o r w ar d !

Mark your calendars for the next 21 Association Meeting, Tuesday, October 30th at 7 p.m. Our meetings are fun, informative and worthy of your presence. A reminder to pay your annual/one-time per year dues, which is only $5 per apartment.

T i m e : 7:00 – 8:30 p.m.

W h e r e : The rear of Building 21B Look for notices on your floor and in the lobbies…

If you see vandals or disturbances of any kind in our building (i.e., A, B or C), please make a call and report it. Call Public Safety at 718-671-3050. Encourage your

friends and neighbors to read these articles every week, and the bulletins by the elevators. It’s not hard to affect positive change; it just needs to be done...

Email us at 21association@gmail.com or call at 347.504.1821. Go well. See you around the neighborhood!

— Mi c h el l e Ma r bu r y

Pentecostal Tabernacle The Pentecostal Tabernacle welcomes everyone to attend Worship Service at 120 Benchley Place, Building 24, Bronx, N.Y. 10475 S u n d a y s : Sunday School for all age group starts at 10:30 a.m.

Mid-day Worship Service begins at 11:45 a.m.-2 p.m.

We d n e s d a y s : Prayer and fasting service will be held at 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Regular prayer meeting will also begin at 7:30 p.m.

F r i d a y s : Bible Study Begins at 7:30 p.m.

F o c u s : The hope of the church is to be caught up in the first resurrection

and to be with the Lord forever. The bride of Christ will be privileged to rule and reign with Jesus Christ during one thousand years of peace.

And I saw an angel come down from heaven, having the key of the bottomless pit and a great chain in his hand.

And he laid hold on the dragon, that old serpent, which is the devil, and Satan, and bound him a thousand years, and cast him into the bottomless pit, and shut him up, and set a seal upon him, that he should deceive the nation no more, till the thousand years should be fulfilled, And after that he must be loosed a

little season. Revelation 20:1-3 &6 Blessed and holy is he that hath part in the first resurrection: on such the second death hath no power, but they shall be priests of God and of Christ, and shall reign with him a thousand years.

Revelation 20: 6 Satan will be bound and cast into the bottomless pit for one thousand years while Jesus Christ rules the world in righteousness.

He will not be simply restrained as he is now, but his power and influence will be absent from the earth. People who sin against God in that day will do so out of the wickedness of their heart. In addi-

tion, the knowledge of the Lord will be increased in all the earth. What glorious day that will be for those generations who are counted worthy to live in the millennial kingdom of Jesus Christ, the son David! All of the redeemed, including the tribulation martyrs, shall reign with Christ as kings and priests. Since we are heirs and joint-heirs with Christ, the role of the church in the millennial reign will be to serve as king’s and priests in His kingdom. See Matthew 25:31-46, Revelation 1:6, 5:10 For further information, please call 718324-0334.

— R e v. R . S i bb l i e s

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Co-op City Times / October 20, 2012

Coalition of African American Churches & Community Organizations The Coalition cordially invites you to attend its seventeenth annual “Friends & Family Day” Celebrations tomorrow, Sunday, October 21, 3 p.m., 177 Dreiser Loop Community Center, Auditorium B, (Co-op City), Bronx. Free admission. You will enjoy an afternoon of “Entertainment” for the entire family.

Sp ecia l G uest & Keynot e Sp ea ker : the Honorable Charles Barron, NYC Council member.

Vendors, games, prizes, inspirational messages, family reunions, networking, refreshments, and much more. Please come early and support our vendors. The

Coalition members and friends congratulate Rev. Dr. Sheldon E. Williams, Pastor of the Co-op City Baptist Church, who celebrated his 20th Anniversary.

H ave Any Su ggestions?

Please inform us by contacting the Coalition’s President, Patricia Bonaparte, at (718) 320-1861.

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 the community.

We also act as one voice for all Coalition members when there are issues of com-

mon concern and human rights. We also sponsor Friends & Family Day Celebrations and Kwanzaa, free for the community. Members of the Coalition include the following: African-American Association, Co-op City Baptist Church, Retirees of Dreiser Loop, Harriet Tubman Independent Democratic Club, NAACP, Co-op City Branch; St. Joseph’s Episcopal Church and Zodiacs Track Club.

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

Churches and organizations that desire to join may apply for membership by either writing or calling (718) 3201861 or (718) 671-5957 for a membership application, which should be returned with a letter on your church/organization’s letterhead and signed by the Minister/President.

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

R emem ber, t he C oa lit ion ’s M ot to is: “Coming together is a beginning, Keeping together is progress, and Working together is success.”

—Ha r m a n T. L ea cock

Retirees of Dreiser Loop Get your bags ready! On November 13-15, (3 days/2 nights), we are going to the Atlantic Club Casino (formerly The Hilton) on a deluxe coach bus. Price: Doubles, $200, and singles, $265. Come join in the fun. ($10 slot bonus + $10 food credit + $10 casino rebate).

Boarding: 9:30 a.m./Departure time: 10:00 a.m. SHARP! Flyers available in Clubroom 19. Contacts: Beverly James & Virginia Stewart, 718-379-0377 (after 3 p.m.).

M a r k you r ca lend a r ! The RETIREES Holiday Luncheon will be held on Thursday, December 6, at the Marina del Rey from 11:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., and the price is $75. The ticket price includes

transportation on a first paid, first seated basis. Flyers in Clubroom 19. You can get your ticket from Beverly Waller, Ida Morton or Virginia Stewart (718-3790377) in Clubroom 19 on Mondays and Thursdays (after 3:00 p.m.).

All payments: Checks/money orders addressed to Retirees of Dreiser Loop.

T H E AT R E C O M M I T T E E : All program prices (check/money) include transportation.

Sat., Nov. 10th - 10:00 a.m. “RADIO CITY CHRISTMAS SHOW.” Price: $75.

We have several seats available with immediate payment required – first paid, first seated. (Departure: 8:30 a.m.

SHARP!)

DR. LEWIS WOLSTEIN Podiatrist — Foot Specialist • Practicing in Co-op City since 1975 • Board Certified in Foot Surgery • ALL conditions of the foot treated • We

accept most health insurance plans

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

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718.671.7226 100 DeKruif Place

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

Sat., February 16, 2013 – 7:30 p.m., Price: $86. “Dianne Reeves, widely regarded as the foremost female jazz vocalist in the world today, brings her robust, sultry voice back to the Carnegie Hall stage with several special guests.” First paid, first seated. On Thursdays (from 3:00-5:00 p.m.), Committee members will be in clubroom 19. After 7 p.m., questions regarding theatre shows, call 718-3247847 or 718-671-8637.

G OO D AND W E L FAR E : Our heartfelt sympathies to Sylvia Polite for the loss of her brother-in-law, Leroy Polite. May your memories give you strength.

Cheers to all members on the mend, especially to Mildred Davis, George Upton, and Juanita Minors, and all patients in Einstein Hospital. Also on the mend are James Smith in Rehab at Workmens Circle; Mildred Davis in the Eastchester Rehab Center; and Cecilia Samuels, now living in an assisted living facility in Edison, NJ near her daughter.

May the sun shine in on you today. Hope you’re feeling better soon.

Contact Elinor Gordon at 718-379-8755 regarding illnesses and bereavements.

“Life isn’t about waiting for the storm to pass…it’s learning how to dance in the rain.”

—C la u d et t e Da vis

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Co-op City Times / October 20, 2012

Community Protestant Church On behalf of our Pastor, Reverend Dr. Calvin E. Owens, and our church family, welcome to Community Protestant Church, a church of love and understanding, located at 1659 East Gun Hill Road, Bronx, NY 10469; telephone: (718) 862-9172.

C H UR C H SC HE DUL E : *Sunday School - 9:00 a.m.

Worship Service - 11:00 a.m.

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

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

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

Extension of Prayer and Worship Service – Every first and second Friday at 7:00 p.m. *Sunday School for Children and Youth is now in session. Our program this year starts at 9:00 a.m. with 25 minutes for breakfast. We welcome new and returning students and look forward to another opportunity to help

train our children for a lifetime of faith and Christian growth.

P L E ASE J O I N US I N C E L E BR AT I NG O UR PAST O R , R E V. DR . C ALVI N E . OW E NS’ 36t h ANNI VE R SARY Opening Service - Sunday, November 4th, 3:30 p.m.

The Guest Preacher will be Reverend Hugh Farrish, Bowen Memorial Baptist Church, Mount Vernon, NY. Anniversary Service – Sunday, November 11th, 11:00 a.m., 3:30 p.m. – A Musical Celebration OT H E R SC H E DUL E D E VE NT S: Today, Saturday, October 20, 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: $20/advance; $25/at door, available by calling (718) 379-8514; (718) 671-0425, (718) 671-5493, (718) 671-0231.

Wednesday, October 24 – F r id a y, O ct ob er 26 – CPC FALL FOLIAGE TOUR IN THE BEAUTIFUL SHENANDOAH VALLEY. Includes a visit to the Martin Luther King Memorial, Washington, DC; drive on the Skyline Drive along the crest of the Blue Ridge

Mountains, visit to Luray Caverns, a wine tasting experience and shopping at Charlottesville’s Historic Downtown Mall. 3 breakfasts, 2 dinners, accommodations and transportation. Cost: $395/double occupancy; $495/single. For additional information and/or reservations, contact CPC Tours at (718) 671-1182.

Sunday, October 28th at 3:30 p.m. - The Missionary and Nurses Ministries will be pleased to have you join them as they celebrate their Joint Anniversary. Theme: “Missionaries and Nurses Holding God’s Hand.” Our Pastor, Rev. Dr. Calvin E. Owens, will bring the message for the afternoon.

Saturday, December 8th, CPC Tours’ Annual Christmas Shopping Spree to Tanger Outlet Center in Riverhead, LI. Stock up on gifts from Banana Republic, Gap, Coach Factory Store, Jones NY, J. Crew, Easy Spirit, Timberland, London Fog. Tickets: $40. For tickets and/or additional information, call CPC Tours at (718) 671-1182.

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

E va n G. M it ch ell —E

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

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

F O C U S SC R I P T U R E F O R T H E W E E K : 2 Corinthians 9:10 Now he who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will also supply and increase your store of seed and will enlarge the harvest of your righteousness.

Up com in g E ven t s: Communion Sunday – Sunday, November 4th at 11 a.m. Join us at the Lord’s Table.

Flea Market Fundraiser – Saturday, October 20th from 10 a.m. thru 4 p.m. All items will be sold at rock bottom prices. Household items, clothes, jewelry, etc.,

Iglesia Cristiana Marcos 16:15 Pastor Fernando Figueroa and Pastor Thomas Garrett and the congregation of Iglesia Cristiana Marcos extend an invitation for you to come together and celebrate the day that the Lord has made, worshipping his precious and holy name.

H u mb lin g O ur selves “...Humble yourselves [feeling very insignificant] in the presence of the Lord, and He will exalt you [He will lift you up and make your lives significant]...” - James 4: 10 God will never resist the humble, those who acknowledge God’s might and sovereignty. We are to humble ourselves before Him. We are to exalt and lift up the name of the Lord. I believe our ‘feeling insignificant’ is in the way of acknowledging God’s awesomeness. I don’t believe it means we should feel a sense of unworthiness towards ourselves so that God would never accept us. God loves and accepts us all, and as we humble ourselves before Him, He will lift us up and make our lives significant.

God can’t do much through someone that has a haughty nature. If we think too highly of ourselves and our abilities, we won’t feel the need to rely on God. A humble person knows they need God’s help and gives all credit to God. Cast off the haughty attitude And exalt the Lord with humble gratitude C H UR C H HO UR S: Sp a nish Tuesday: Prayer Service, 8:00 p.m.

Friday: Bible Study, 8:00 p.m.

Sunday: Sunday School, 10:00 a.m.—Evangelistic Service: 12:00 p.m.

C h u r ch H our s: E n glish Sunday: Evangelistic Service, 4:00 p.m.

All are welcome. We are located in the Section 5 community center, Room 42.

For any questions or prayers, call 718-671-6112 or 347-275-5500.

God bless you, and may the Lord’s face shine upon you.

— P a st or s F igu er oa /G a r r et t

etc. All are welcome.

Couple’s Fellowship: Saturday, October 27th at 12 p.m. All are welcome to share and fellowship with other couples. All are welcome.

Spanish Service – Servicio en Español: Sunday/domingo, October/octubre 28 at 3:30 p.m.

Communion will be served on this day. La Santa Cena será servido en este día.

Sch ed u le of Ser vice: Bible Study & Prayer every Wednesday at 7 p.m.

Teen Church (13-19) & Children’s Bible Club (5-12) - every Friday at 7 p.m.

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

Children’s Church (4-12 years old) 12 p.m. start (Dreiser, Rm. #2) Little Lambs (2–4 years old) 12 p.m. start (Dreiser, Rm. #2) Spanish Speaking Service Last Sunday of each month at 3:30 p.m.

Servicio en Español Ultimo domingo del mes a las 3:30 p.m.

F Y I: You can now see portions of our services and worship on our website www.circleofchristchurch.org, Facebook, Youtube & Bronxnet Cable, Channel #70, Saturdays at 4 p.m.

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

Circle of Christ Church helps support missions in Peru, Colombia, Puerto Rico, Mexico, Bronx and Africa.

Join us in our goal to expand God’s work throughout the world. Please make all donations to Circle of Christ Church – memo Missions.

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

E m a il: admin@circleofchristchurch.org.

Web sit e: www.circleofchristchurch.org.

—E ld er J a y R a m os

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

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

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 24 at 5:00 p.m. and every other week thereafter. 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 14.

Tomorrow Sunday, October 21 at 3:30 p.m., the Inspirational Choir will celebrate their anniversary at the Church of the New Vision located at 115 Einstein Loop. You are invited to join us as the choir praises God in song.

Fashionable shoes and Philly cheese steaks – what could these two items possibly have in common, you might ask? It’s the Philadelphia Premium Outlet in Philadelphia, PA. The Scholarship Ministry invites you to join them on Saturday, October 27. Ticket price is $45. The bus will leave from the Emigrant Savings Bank located at Asch Loop and Bartow Ave. at 7:30 a.m. sharp! For tickets or additional information, call 718-379-0541, 718-6717507, 718-671-1918 or 718-320-3774.

Rev. Dr. Williams has a radio show on WMCA 570 AM every Friday at 1:30 p.m. Rev. Dr. Williams is the author of

Principle Centered Living: 9 Reasons To Maintain Your Values in a Pressure Filled World and founder of SEW Universal, Inc. Visit his websites: www.PrincipleCentered Living.com or www.RevDrSheldonE Williams.com.

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.

—H a t t ie L . L u ca s

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

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

We also invite the youth of our community to attend our Sunday Morning services, which are designed to meet the special needs of our young people. Parents, please send your children to learn of the Lord Jesus.

Prayer Service takes place every Wednesday evening from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00

p.m., followed by Bible Teaching from 8:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Be with us to learn the truth from the Word of God. L ist of Pr ogr a ms a nd Events: Adult Sunday School is from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

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

Holy Communion is served the first Sunday of the month.

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

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

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

Next Generation Choir & Club meets

1st & 2nd Friday of the month at 6:30 p.m.

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

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

Come join New Vision’s “Partners in Reading Program” every Sunday afternoon from 1:15 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. Students in Grades 1 through 8 discover the joy of reading while exploring and improving their literacy levels through small groups and reading partners. Parents, we encourage you to bring your children to benefit from this free program, taught by trained professionals. Registration is going on now.

On Saturday, October 20, at 1:30 p.m., the Women’s Fellowship invites all to discuss “ In His Steps” by Charles Al Sheldon. This is a story about a church’s pledge to ask “What would Jesus Do?” before making any decision, however

small or large. Copies of the first two chapters can be picked up at the Usher’s Station. If you are interested in a book to be ordered from Barnes and Noble, please contact Sis. Loretta Scott at (718) 671-2623.

Please come out and enjoy the New Vision Men Fellowship as they celebrate their anniversary on Sunday, October 28 at 3:30 p.m. The guest speaker will be Rev. Aubrey Adams of Breath of Life Ministries, Bronx, New York.

Church of the New Vision is located at 115 Einstein Loop, Bronx, NY 10475; Telephone #: (718) 671-4746 or (718) 320-0409. Our mailing address is: Church of the New Vision, P.O. Box 753037, Bronx, NY. 10475.

Please visit our website at www.churchofnewvision.com.

—Ca r ol Ha que

St. Joseph’s Episcopal Anglican Church 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, (718) 320-0844. All are welcome.

Week ly Sch ed u le: Sunday service and Sunday School are both at 9 a.m. Every 4th Sunday, our children participate in the reading of the lessons and

every 5th Sunday, our young adults assist in the service. Bible study is held each Wednesday at 7 p.m. and Choir rehearsal is on Thursday at 7 p.m.

We look forward to welcoming everyone at 9:00 a.m. on Sunday, October 21.

This will be a special service to celebrate the Ministry of the Choir.

Confirmation class will continue to

meet every Sunday after service until the Confirmation and Reception of new members by Bishop Mark Sisk on Sunday, November 4.

Upcom in g F u n d r a isin g E ven t s: Saturday, November 10 - Cake sale at the church.

Saturday, November 24 - Atlantic City trip to the Trump Plaza. Tickets are $35

per person.

For additional information on all of the above, please call the church at 718320-0844.

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Bartow

Dreiser

Library:

Crochet and Knitting: 10:00am-12:00pm, Rm. 7

Rm. 31

9:30am – 1:00 pm Rm. 49

Bingo:

Dominoes:

Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session:

11:00 am, Room 31

10:00am Rm. 45

9:30am -10:30am, Rm. 7

Dominoes:

Advance Line Dancing:

Stay Well Exercise:

2:00 pm, Room 25

(vacation day)

10:00am – 11:00am, Rm. 2

Word Games:

Around The Lunch Table:

Mind Teasers:

9:30am – 11:00 am, Rm. 31

Card Games:

11:30am, Rm. 49

Gentle Yoga w/Anne:

2:00pm – 4:00 pm, Room 25

Walking and Exercise w/Ms. Gaskill:

2:00pm-3:00, Rm. 2

2:00 – 4:00 pm

2:00pm – 4:00pm, Rm. 7

Library: 9:30am -1:00pm

Mon., Oct. 22

Einstein

Tues., Oct. 23

10am, Rm. 31

Dominoes 10 a.m., Rm. 49

10:00am, Rm. 31

Tai Chi 11 a.m., Rm. 45

Dominoes 2:30pm, Rm. 25

Bingo-1 p.m., Rm. 49

Word Games 9:30 –11:30am, Rm. 31

Card Games

Matinee Movie w/George 2:00-4:00 p.m., Rm. 45

2:30-4pm, Rm. 25

Stay Well Exercise

Wed., Oct. 24

10 -11 a.m.

Line Dancing 11 a.m.12:30 p.m., Rm. 31 Dominoes 2:30 p.m., Rm. 25 Word Games 9:30 a.m. 1:30 p.m., Rm. 31 Bingo Rm. 25, 2 p.m.

Blood Pressure 1st & 3rd Wed 9-10 a.m., Rm. 31 Card Games 2-4 p.m.

Dominoes 10 a.m., Rm. 45

Thurs., Oct. 25 Fri., Oct. 26

Movie Madness: 9:30 a.m., Rm. 31 Men’s Line Dancing: 9-10 a.m., Rm. 31 Women’s Line Dancing 10 – 11 a.m., Rm. 31 Spelling Bee: 11 a.m., Rm. 31 Dominoes: 2:30 p.m., Rm. 31 Word Games: 9:30 – 11:30 a.m., Rm. 31 Bingo: 2 p.m., Rm. 25 Card Games: 2-4 p.m., Rm. 31

Afternoon Movie: Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session 9:30 – 10:30, Rm. 7 Alert & Alive 10:30am-11:30am, Rm. 7 Mixed Cultural Dance 10:30-11:30am in Aud. B Mind Teasers 12:00pm – 1:00pm, Rm. 4 Zumba w/Eva 1-2 p.m., Aud. A Tuesday Movie w/popcorn 2:00-4:00pm, Rm. 7

Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session 9:30 – 10:30 a.m., Rm. 7 9:30 – 11:30 a.m., Rm. 7

Spelling Bee

Tai Chi

10 a.m., Rm. 49

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

Spanish Practice Class 10:30 a.m., Computer Lab

Bingo 1 p.m., Rm. 49

Dominoes 10 a.m.

Rm. 45 Stay Well Exercise 10-11 a.m., Rm. 45 Spelling Bee 11 a.m., Rm. 49 Bingo 1 p.m., Rm. 49

Dominoes: 10 a.m., Rm. 45 Art: 10 a.m., Rm. 45 10 -11 a.m., Rm. 36 Bingo: 1 p.m., Rm. 49 Card Games: 2 -4 p.m., Rm. 49 Blood Pressure: 2nd and 4th Friday, 10-11:30 a.m., Rm. 49

Mind Teasers 12 p.m. – 1 p.m., Rm. 4 Art Class 1 p.m. -3 p.m., Rm. 7 YOGA w/Bhadra 2-3 p.m., Rm. 2

Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session 9:30-10:30 a.m., Rm. 7 Blood Pressure 1st & 3rd Thursday 10-11:30 a.m., Rm. 7 Line Dancing Every Thurs (vacation day) Mind Teasers 12-1 p.m., Rm. 4 Drama 1:30 - 4 p.m., Rm. 7 Piano Sing Along 11 a.m. – 12 p.m., Rm. 7 Crochet and Knitting 10 a.m.-12 p.m., Rm. 7 Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session 9:30-10:30 a.m., Rm. 7 Meditative Moments 11 a.m. - 12 p.m., Rm 2 Mind Teasers 12-1 p.m., Rm. 4 Therapeutic Yoga 1:302:30 p.m., Rm. 8 Card Games, Dominoes 2-4 p.m., Rm. 7 *Schedule subject to changes without notice*

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

WEEKLY TRIPS

As scheduled: 1st Mondays:

Stew Leonards Super Wal-Mart

Fridays

Bowling

Wed., Oct. 24

Chicken breast Francaise Mashed potatoes Green peas & tomato Alt: Cold Gefilte fish

Soups, Breads and Desserts

Pork chop Brown rice Collard greens

Whole wheat bread Fresh pear

Baked Salmon Corn w/red pepper Mixed vegetables

Whole wheat bread Baked apple

Chicken cacciatore Ziti pasta Italian blend

Whole wheat bread Orange

Thurs., Oct. 25 Fri., Oct. 26

Apple juice Baked Salmon/ chive mustard sauce Quinoa, Mixed vegetables Alt: Cold Chicken Salad Orange pineapple juice Spanish style roast chicken Red beans and brown rice Kale & garlic Alt: Cold Tuna fish

Meatballs Spaghetti Seasoned spinach

Whole wheat bread Banana

Turkey burger Hamburger bun Oven steak fries Lettuce & tomato salad

Challah roll Fruit cocktail packed in juice

ALL meals served w/margarine and fresh milk *Menu subject to change without notice. We ask that the members please call their center in order to register for lunch for the week. Registr a tion for lu n ch a da y in a dva n ce h a s been discon tin u ed.

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

Upcoming Events/Trips Atten tion a ll sen ior s: There will be no refunds for all trips.

E ffective October 1st: JASA will no longer be able to provide sandwiches for trips.

E m p ir e C a sino – M on d a y, O ct ob er 29t h - $3 p er p er son . Trip includes round trip transportation. Pick-ups: Einstein, 10:00 a.m.; Bartow, 10:15 a.m. and Dreiser, 10:30 a.m. Bus departs at 3 p.m. Please be on time.

R a d io C ity M u sic H a ll C h r ist m a s Sp ec t a cu la r – Tu esd a y, Decem b er 11t h ; $67. (54 seat Coach bus). Price: Includes transportation. Seniors will receive a voucher for popcorn & soda.

Pick-ups: Asch Loop - 8:30 a.m.; Einstein Loop - 8:45 a.m. & Dreiser Loop - 9:00 a.m. Final payment is due by Friday, November 16. SOLD OUT. P a lisa des M a ll – F r ida y, Novem b er 2nd - $10 – includes round trip transportation. Pick-ups: Bartow, 9:00 a.m.; Dreiser, 9:15 a.m. & Einstein, 9:30 a.m.

Wa l-M a r t – M on d a y, Novem b er 5th - $12 – Includes roundtrip transportation.

Pick-ups: Bartow – 8:30 a.m., Dreiser 8:45 a.m. & Einstein - 9:00 a.m.

Stew L eona r d’s – Monda y, November 5th - $3 – 2 hrs. Trip includes roundtrip transportation. Pick-ups: Einstein, 1:00 p.m.; Bartow, 1:15 & Dreiser, 1:30 p.m.

Wa n t t o p a r t icip a t e in a focu s gr oup a bou t r et ir em en t ? We would like to hear

about your experience! JASA is holding focus groups for persons age 50 and older. Refreshments will be served. If interested, call the Co-op City Senior Services office: 718-320-2066.

We i g h t M a n a g e m e n t S u p p o r t G r ou p - Monday, October 22nd - 10:00 a.m., Bartow Avenue, Room 25, every Monday. Maintaining a healthy weight is not easy, but with knowledge and practice, it can be. Come join the Weight Management Support Group to learn techniques and information that can help you maintain a healthy lifestyle.

C a r e give r Su p p or t G r ou p - A Caregiver Support Group can offer an atmosphere of understanding and support for caregivers to discuss issues and concerns. Whether you care for a loved one from a distance or in your home, you are most welcome. The group meets every other Tuesday at: 2049 Bartow Ave., Rm. 31 from 1-2 p.m. Next meeting is October 30th. The support group is facilitated by a social worker. If you have any questions, please contact JASA at 718-320-2066.

DI SABI L I T Y SUP P ORT /SO C I AL I Z AT I O N G RO UP – The group meets every 1st Friday of the month. For more information, contact John Sullivan at 718-671-2090 (Ext. 3010). Transportation is provided, if available.

Clothing bins

WEEKLY TRIPS DATES

Tues., Oct. 23

Apple, Turkey leg Green beans Whole baked sweet potato in skin Alt: Egg salad Orange juice Sweet & sour meatballs Toasted barley Sautéed cabbage & carrots Alt: Cold Chicken Salad

Mon., Oct. 22

Non-Kosher

Sewing w/Raymonde

Rm. 25

Library 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Rm. 31 Chat Session 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Rm. 31 Dominoes 2:30 p.m., Rm. 31 Word Games 9:30-11:30 a.m., Rm. 31 Bingo 2 p.m., Rm. 31 Card Games 2:30-4 p.m., Rm. 31

Kosher

12:00pm – 1:00pm, Rm. 4

Current Events Bingo

Date:

PRICE

PICK-UP TIMES

$3 $12

Bartow Dreiser 1:15 p.m. 1:30 p.m.

8:30 a.m. 8:45 a.m.

11:00am 11:30am

$2.50 (transportation)

Einstein 1:00 p.m.

9:00 a.m.

11:15am

To register for trips and classes, please call: (718) 320-2066 Monday – Friday: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

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

Shareholders are reminded that the clothing bins placed at the garages are for your convenience to donate used clothing, linens and shoes. Trans-America picks up twice a week to avoid overflow at the drop-off sites. However, it has become noticeable that instead of placing their bags of donated items inside the bins, some residents are leaving the bags on the ground outside of the bins, regardless of whether the bins are full or not.

Please place your donated bags inside the donation bins and DO NOT leave them on the ground. When packing, make sure not to overfill your bag(s) to avoid it not being able to pass through the bins’ openings. If you must, place the donated items in several small bags.

Thank you very much for your cooperation.

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WEEKLY SCHEDULE

AARP Chapter #4997 F YI : New York is embracing its older residents – neighborhood by neighborhood. The city aims to help people “live as independently and as engaged in the city as possible” as noted by the New York Academy of Medicine. This organization works with the mayor’s office and city council on the Age-Friendly NYC project. Aging Improvement Districts provide older residents with perks such as seating in long retail lines, access to restrooms normally off-limits to shoppers, and special banking hours.

R E M I NDE R : Tickets are available for the Annual Holiday Celebration, scheduled for THURSDAY, DECEMBER 13th, 12 p.m.-5 p.m. at Villa Barone — donation of $65, includes transportation, if needed. Call the office, 718-3201946 to get tickets and reserve your seat on the bus.

Get well wishes to George Upton and Cecilia Samuel.

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

2012 TO UR AC T I VI T I E S Dec. 30, 2012 – Jan. 1, 2013: New Year’s Eve Masquerade Ball at the Desmond – includes a stop at the Sands Casino (on the way) w/$30 slot play & $5 food or leisure time in Bethlehem (PA); next day, after a full breakfast buffet, choice of activities for the day; New Year’s Eve Masquerade Ball w/Open Bar

& Surf & Turf Dinner; masquerade masks, noise makers, entertainment, music & dancing; New Year’s Day Brunch & show before leaving for home....FINAL PAYMENT DUE: Nov. 12th — $524/person, double; $634 single; $514/person triple; $28/person Travel Insurance available; $100 deposit/person ($128 deposit/person if taking the insurance)…contact Delores, 718-379-2176.

2013 TO UR AC T I VI T I E S Jan. 10-20, 2013 – The Hawaiian Island Cruise Tour (11 days) – SOLD OUT - includes 5 ports of call: Honolulu, Maui, Hilo, Kana & Kauai; on the Norwegian Pride of America; airfare and tours included in the price…inside state room - $3,599/person; outside state room - $3,899/person; outside balcony $4,669/person (new price); $500/person deposit (plus insurance payment) due at sign-up…Contact Jean, 718-379-3742.

Feb. 5, 2013 – Ira & Isabella’s Jewish/Italian Wedding Comedy at the Mansion at Colonial Terrace (Cortlandt Manor, NY) – includes luncheon and show; Deluxe motor coach transportation… $75/person…contact Jean, 718379-3742.

April 11, 2013 – Ace in the Hole Presents Joe Coleman’s “Platters Review” – includes lunch, dancing and Boutique Shopping at the Royal Manor; w/Deluxe motor coach transportation…$88/person…contact Jean, 718379-3742.

—Delor es Deb n a m

Goose Island Seniors

Baychester Library Events VISIT THE LIBRARY - A GREAT WEALTH OF INFORMATION OCTOBER UPCOMING EVENTS Film - Saturday, October 20, 2 p.m., New York, New York Kids Tech Time - Thursday, October 25, 4 p.m.

United Federation of Teachers Workshop for Parents/Kids - Friday, October 26, 3:30 p.m.

Film - Saturday, October 27, 2 p.m., Little Shop of Horrors CR Program - Spooky Stories - Wednesday, October 31, 3:30 p.m.

WEEKLY EVENTS Adult Workshop “Paint and Collage” (reserve only) - Mondays, 1:30 p.m.

KIDS Game On Nintendo Wii! - Monday, 10/29, 3:30 p.m.

Toddler Time - Every Tuesday, 11 a.m.

Teens TAG - Every Tuesday, 4 p.m.

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

Chess Club - Every Thursday, 3 p.m.

Teen Lounge - Every Friday, 3:00 - 4:30 p.m. (Except 10/26) Kids Flicks - Every Saturday, 11 a.m.

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718.379.6700 FREE ADMISSION TO ALL

Wednesday, October 24—Bingo game in Room 39 at 1:30 p.m. Admission is $2 for members only. Refreshments served.

Sunday, October 28—Bingo in Room 39 at 1:30 p.m. Admission is $3.

Refreshments served. Everyone is welcome to play.

October 30—Going to Mt. Airy Casino in the Pocono’s. Price is $30 (thirty-dollars). Rebate is $25 slot play and $10 towards food. Pick-up time is 8 a.m. at our 3 usual bus stops: Einstein Center, Asch Loop (back of library) and Dreiser Loop. Don’t forget to bring your picture I.D. card. We have a full bus. Please send in your checks.

Tuesday, November 13—Going to Fiesta in Woodridge, N.J. for

International Jamboree. Price is $60 (sixty dollars). We already have a full bus.

All payments must be in by October 15.

Trip for 2013 to Elmsford Dinner Theater, Wednesday. April 17, 2013.

They are having GUYS AND DOLLS. Price is $78 (seventy eight dollars). Call Ann or Mary for reservation.

For more information, call Mary or Ann, 718-379-9613, or visit us at 135 Einstein Loop, Room 39, Monday – Thursday, 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. or call Mary, 718-379-4899 or Ann, 347-267-4751.

We wish all our members who celebrated their birthday in the month of October many more wishes.

GOOD HEALTH TO ALL. —M a r y P illa

Einstein Cancer Fund Reminder – Wednesday, October 24th, Foxwoods Casino and show. Time of pick-up: Einstein Loop 7 a.m., Asch Loop, 7:15 a.m., and Dreiser Loop, 7:30 a.m. Don’t forget the photo I.D. and casino card.

Mohegan Sun Casino and ShowThursday, November 8th. The cost per person $58 which includes $25 slot play, free buffet, show and transportation. The show is a “Salute to our Soldiers” featuring the “Victory Bells” performing in song and dance, the hit songs such as Boogey Woogey Bugle Boy, Don’t Sit Under the Apple Tree, Chattanooga Choo Choo, etc. bringing us a nostalgic sentimental journey of that era gone but not forgotten. We have extended final payments must be made by October 23rd.

We have made arrangements for the showing of “Noah’s Ark” on May 15th and 16th at the Millenium Theatre,

Lancaster Pa. Day one: Noah’s Ark. Check into the Hawthorne Inn. Dinner at Millers Restaurant and overnight at the Hawthorne Inn. Day 2: after breakfast and check out, onto the Sands Casino, and bonus of the day. Price per person—double, $245; triple, $235 and single, $287. An initial deposit of $25 for reservations; balances can be paid in any amount that is easier for you. Final payments must be made by March 30th.

For the above trips, please call Mildred at 718-320-0288, Lydia at 718671-3005 and Loretta at 718-671-2958.

You can reach us on Monday through Saturday, from 9:00 a.m. to noon and in the evening after 6:00 p.m.

Good health and healing are wished to all. Alice Kraiter is now at Regis rehab facilities. Please give her a call at 718215-2681 to cheer her up.

—Lyd ia R u a s

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Reflections

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

A Hassidic teacher once explained to his disciples that every invention contained a spiritual truth. He said, “The train teaches us that everything can he missed in a single moment. The telegraph reminds us that all our words are counted and must be paid for. The telephone suggests that what we say here is heard there."

Everything in life that is of value can be missed in a single moment if we are not careful. It takes the trained eye to watch for signs of affection or anger; neither are to be missed.

Our words are also counted and must be paid for. If we speak in words of love, we are well rewarded, and conversely, if we shout in terms of hate, we must also pay the price. Therefore, we must plan carefully what we wish to say.

Even more than this, we must understand that what we say is heard by many others. There are no secrets in this world, and soon everything we tell is revealed. If we understand this, we can prevent many a wrong. Whatever we say as a nation or as individuals eventually is heard around the world.

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 service begins at 10 minutes after the candle-lighting time. Saturday morning serv-

ices start at 9 a.m. Rabbi Berl delivers his sermon at 10:30 a.m.

The Rabbi’s class on the Torah reading of the week 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.

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

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

We would like to remind our members

and any Jewish people in Co-op City looking for a conservative synagogue, we are still here, and all are welcome. Try to take a Saturday & come to services when you can.

Donations can be mailed to the Co-op —Ma r vin Seidma n Jewish Center.

Not ice of n on -d eliver y of t h e Co-op City Times The Co-op City Times is the official newspaper of the residents of Co-op City.

It is distributed to every residential building and townhouse cluster on Saturdays.

If you do not receive the paper, it is imperative that you call the distributor between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. at (646) 261-1761. You should also contact the Co-op City Times office at (718) 320-3300, Ext. 3375, or email us at cctimes@riverbaycorp.com, to notify us so that we can follow-up with the distributor to ensure that the situation is rectified, especially if it is an ongoing problem.

Thank you for your cooperation.

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Memorial Chapel” (718) 828-9222 (718) 828-1700 1528 Castle Hill Avenue Bronx, New York 10462 Keeping Tradition Under Rabbinical Supervision Services from Our Chapel, Graveside or Synagogue Parking Facilities • Pre-Arrangements

Traditional Synagogue of Co-op City The Traditional Synagogue of Co-op City, Young Israel of Baychester, Section 5 (new address) at Bldg. 27B at 120 Erdman Place (behind the lobby), welcomes you to pray with them. Tel. for the Shule (same old number) 1-718-3796920.

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

Candle lighting on Friday, October 26, is before 5:41 p.m. Shabbat ends today, Saturday, October 20 at 6:49 p.m.

S.O.S. Ur gen t ! Calling all Jewish men to make a Minyon. Men, you are needed for a Minyon. A Minyon is the number of men needed to read the Torah. The important number needed is 10. Please be counted as part of the 10 men and make the Minyon. You will be doing a Mitzvah (a good deed). Thank you!

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

C om in g E ven ts: Sunday, October 21 at 1:00 p.m.—The Synagogue sponsors this afternoon of BINGO. Join us and bring your friends and neighbors and plan to have fun. The cost is $3/person which includes admission, snacks and refreshments.

Sunday, November 4 at 1 p.m.—The Synagogue sponsors another afternoon of BINGO. The cost is $3/person. This includes admission, snacks and refreshments. Join us for a fun afternoon.

Sunday, November 18 at 11:00 a.m.— Sisterhood Paid-Up Membership Brunch.

Watch for your letter in the mail and respond immediately.

G ood a n d Welfa r e: Happy October birthday wishes to: Marcia Abel on the 4th; (correction) to Marilyn Sherman on the 9th and to Bruce Gitelson on the 17th. Happy anniversary to Gary and Debbie Schwartz on the 23 of October. Have many more happy, healthy and joyous occasions.

Do you need a tree certificate sent “in Honor of” or “in Memory of” a special occasion or a condolence? You can give a living gift for the cost of $15 per tree. For more information, you can call Mimi at 1347-427-4526. We can accommodate you.

If you are feeling under the weather, we wish you all a speedy and painless recovery in double quick time.

Please honor your yizkor pledges. We always need your help. Thank you.

Shalom!

—M ir ia m E velyn Ber lofsky

Building 24 Association Hi, neighbors. Thank you for coming to our first meeting. It was a success, thanks to you! Due to my typewriter

(smile), yes I said typewriter, breaking down, I cannot complete my column.

More next week. —Celest in e Wit h ey

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Church of the Savior Rev. Dr. Robert A. Smith, Jr., Pastor; Lady Theresa M. Smith, co-founder; Rev. McMillian, Assistant Pastor, and the Church of the Savior family extend an invitation to every person to worship with us.

We are a non-denominational, inter-racial, inter-cultural, intergenerational fellowship of believers. We care about you, not your W2. We are not church as usual. Come as you are, we leave the judging to God. The Church of the Savior family extends love and affirmation to the Co-op City community; A warm welcome awaits you!! We love you for who you are, not what you have. Please call us at 718-320-0002 or 917-734-4058 for more

information. Do you want a place that allows you to meet the living God? Do you want to be connected to people who care about you not what you have on or how much money you make? A special seat and friend awaits you.

Church of the Savior is located at 120 DeKruif Place, street level (under Building #7 near Dreiser Loop). Take the 38 to Dreiser Loop and DeKruif Pl. Our mailing address is: P.O. Box 86, Bronx, NY 10475.

Su n d a y Sch ed u le: Adult Bible Study - 9:05 -10:00 a.m.

Prayer, Meditation and Devotion 10:00 a.m.

Divine Worship - 10:30 a.m.

Come and be blessed. We want an opportunity to love you. See you in church.

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

Dr. Sm it h ’s Ser m on Top ic: “Faith’s Finest Hour” R ea d in g fr om H oly Scr ip t u r e: Matthew 14:22-32.

Week ly Act ivit ies – Every person is welcomed.

Mondays at 6:30 - Bereavement Group. 5:15 p.m.

Tuesdays at 6:30 - Special Bible Study.

Subject: God’s Grace and Human Suffering.

Thursdays at 10:00 a.m. - Channel 70, Bronxnet.

Every other Saturday - Food Pantry.

For more information in donating or receiving food, please call Lady Theresa Smith at 718-925-5052.

Our Health and Wellness Ministry has all natural products that address your needs. Call Lady Theresa Smith, 718-9255052, to assist you or place your order at www.ardysslife.com/healthyyou25. Here’s to your health!

T h ou gh t of t h e Week: “You can tell how big a person is by what it takes to discourage him/her.”

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

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The space was used as a Pre-School until June 2012.

If interested in renting this space, call Father Horton Scott on 914-384-2929 for an appointment.

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