Co-op City Times 11/01/14

Co-op City’s official newspaper serving the world’s largest cooperative community. © Copyright 2014 Co-op City Times

City Comptroller Scott Stringer comes to Co-op City Vol. 49 No. 44

New York City Comptroller Scott M. Stringer was the guest speaker at the Monday, October 27th meeting of Cooperators United in Co-op City where he stressed his continued support for the preservation of affordable housing in New York City.

Mr. Stringer told the group, which consists of building presidents, that every time he comes to Co-op City, he has fond memories of he and his brother visiting with their grandmother who had moved to Casals Place.

“It’s like coming home,” Stringer said. “The fact that thousands of people were moving in, living together, Comptroller Scott Stringer addresses the side by side and creating a new neigh- City meeting of Cooperators United on Tuesday borhood made a lasting impression.” night in Bartow Center. Photo by Lauretta Jaysura Sonia Maxwell, President of Cooperators United, a certified comA former Manhattan Borough munity organization in Co-op City, said President, Stringer stressed his continthat the get-together, which was held in ued support for affordable housing, the Bartow Center and was attended by Mitchell-Lama in particular, which he approximately 30 building presidents, called the most successful housing prowas not a townhall meeting, but an gram in history having created middle opportunity for the City Comptroller to speak directly to Building Presidents.

(Continued on page 10)

BY LAURETTA JAYSURA

Support grows to end $2M ‘standby charges’ billed to Co-op City The fight in Albany to change state law and end a controversial rule that lets Con Edison charge Co-op City $2M each year in so-called “stand-by charges” gained another important supporter this week.

On Oct. 27, the Real Estate Board of New York, representing over 16,000 owners, developers, managers and brokers of real property in New York City, submitted a letter to the New York State Public Service Commission calling for changes to support the growth of the state’s microgrid system in line with reforms being sought by Gov. Andrew Cuomo.

Last month, Riverbay Corporation

BY JIM ROBERTS

Marion Scott, Inc.’s compliance with NYS Regulation for 15 year period in question

Saturday, November 1, 2014

submitted public comments to the state PSC as part of the commission’s “Reforming the Energy Vision” (REV) initiative, a comprehensive study to examine how existing practices should be modified to make the state’s energy systems more reliable and less costly.

In its comments, Riverbay highlighted the current rule that allows Con Ed to charge companies that generate their own electricity outrageously high fees supposedly needed to pay for connections from Co-op City’s cogeneration power system to the Con Ed system. Con Ed is the Riverbay Power Plant’s backup in case of emergencies.

(Continued on page 9)

Daylight Saving Time Ends

As we move our clocks BACK one hour on Sunday, Nov. 2, at 2 a.m., it’s a good time to replace the batteries in your older style smoke detectors.

—Riverbay Safety Department

25¢

Dear beloved President’s Message City and the residents shareholders, of the State of New I must apologize York regarding the for not writing you Fidelity Bonds that President on the many current MSI was supposed to corporate issues that purchase on an annual affect your ownership in basis pursuant to legislation Co-op City. I have been passed by the New York State forced to work an inordiLegislature. The Fidelity nate amount of time cleanBonds are to be issued to a ing up and unwinding the specific property, e.g., Co-op mess that our managing City, Bronx, NY. (Please agent Marion Scott, Inc. has Note: A Fidelity Bond is not woven into Riverbay Corpan insurance policy). oration structure.

These Fidelity Bonds are supThe Riverbay Corporation and the posed to be purchased by MSI namState of New York are now involved ing the Riverbay Corporation and the in a greater problem involving: State of New York as the “obligee.”

• Governor Andrew Cuomo Commissioner Darryl Towns and • Commissioner Darryl C. Towns Assistant Commissioner Richmond • Assistant Commissioner RichMcCurnin supposedly are in possesmond McCurnin sion of these Fidelity Bonds from • Marion Scott Realty, Inc., 1998 to 2014.

Managing agent for Co-op City.

I have asked both Commissioners Below is a memorandum written to to be truthful and honest regarding Commissioner Darryl C. Towns on behalf of the shareholders of Co-op (Continued on page 2)

Cleve Taylor

Tuesday, November 4th is General Election Day!!!

(See page 4 for story)

Plaque on Building 18 honors Co-op City history makers The young authors who were part of the Building 18 Scholarship Initiative Awards Program (SIAP) have been honored with a plaque mounted on their building to memorialize where the young students who brought notoriety to their community live. The plaque, which was ordered by the Riverbay Board of Directors, reads: “On this Building 18 site, the Scholarship Incentive Awards Program in existence from 20072011, in 2009 created the historic handmade 30-foot book for President Barack Obama which was placed in the Smithsonian American Art Museum/National Library Portrait Gallery Library/ Smith-sonian Libraries in 20014.

The program members and authors were: Bruce Campbell, Quinten Campbell, Tara Davis, Samantha Medina, Anthony Purnell, Matthew Salmon, Newton Salmon, Shanieice Silvera and Ruth E. Edwards, Founder/Director.”

2

President’s Report

the whereabouts of these Fidelity Bonds. I have asked them to provide copies of the Bonds to ensure that Marion Scott, Inc. is in compliance with the law. Unfortunately, Commissioners Towns and McCurnin are apparently unable to tell the truth and seem to be evading answering the question as to the whereabouts of the Bonds for the last 15 years. The total of these bonds for the 15 year period in question is $606.9 Million. This is the total amount of bonding that was required from Marion Scott for Co-op City. MSI and its principals, Marion Scott,

Co-op City Times / November 1, 2014 (Continued from page 1)

President and Herbert Freedman, Secretary, are paid $1.6 Million per year to manage Co-op City and out of these payments, they were supposed to purchase these Fidelity Bond as required by the Division of Housing and Community Renewal. (Please note: Mr. Marion Scott worked for the Division).

My simple question to Governor Andrew Cuomo, Commissioner Darryl Towns and Assistant Commissioner Richmond McCurnin is to provide a copy of these Fidelity Bonds to the shareholders of Co-op City.

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

Dr. Lewis Wolstein

Call:

“Se Habla Español”

718.671.7226 100 DeKruif Place

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

3

Co-op City Times / November 1, 2014

2nd

Combing Co-op City

Emergency prep. training today

The American Red Cross, in partnership with the United Methodist Church of Co-op City, is hosting an event for the community today, Saturday, November 1 which will equip community members to be prepared for an emergency or disaster. No pre-registration is required, however, please arrive between 10:30-10:40 a.m. so the program can begin on time.

United Methodist Church of Co-op City is located at 2350 Palmer Ave., Bronx, NY 10475.

For further information, please contact Natalia at natalia.alvarezplaud@redcross.org.

45th Pct. Community Council meets here Thursday

The 45th Precinct Community Council will hold its meeting on Thursday, November 6, at 7:30 p.m. in Room 31 of the Bartow Center.

Come meet the Captain; community concerns will be addressed.

Shed Day in Co-op City

New York City Comptroller Scott Stringer and AARP invite you to Shred Day in Co-op City on Saturday, November 8, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Benchley Place and Co-op City Blvd., Bronx, NY 10475.

Come shred your documents containing personal/sensitive information. This is a FREE service.

Limit: Three boxes per household.

For further information, please call the Community Action Center at (212) 669-3916.

Next CB#10 Meeting

On Thursday, November 20, Community Board #10 will hold its monthly meeting at P.S. 304 (cafeteria), 2750 Lafayette Avenue, Bronx, N.Y. 10465.

The meeting will begin at 7:30 p.m. For further information, please call contact Community Board 10 at (718) 892-1161.

November 4 is General Election Day!

✔

Make sure you’re registered to VOTE!!!

FRONT PA G E

Ribbon cutting for Rivers Run Community Garden in Co-op City

before introducing the speakers.

“This is a lot bigger project and it’s

BY ROZAAN BOONE “The whole concept of community absolutely amazing and Leslie Building 13’s Rivers Run Commis people working together and that’s (Peterson) just told me that this just unity Garden officially opened on what I firmly believe it’s all about that started in January or February and to Wednesday, October 29, when a ribbon get it to fruition alcutting ceremony was ready is absolutely held at the 35,000 amazing. I’m delighted square foot space locatthat this is going to be, ed on the banks of the and I am going to try to Hutchinson River on see if I can get some Co-op City Boulevard capital money out of adjacent to the Little the state and give this League field. garden a $50,000 grant The ceremony was because it’s that good attended by officers and of a project.” members of the Building Ms. Sullivan apolo13 Association; Assemgized on behalf of Conblyman Michael Benegressman Engel for not detto, who promised to being able to attend the look into the possibility ribbon-cutting. of securing a $50,000 “As you know, the grant to the garden; MaCongressman lived here xine Sullivan, represenin Co-op City and he tative of Congressman was excited to learn that Eliot Engel; Martin the opportunity to have Prince, Chair of Community Board 10 and a Assemblyman Michael Benedetto pledges to try and secure $50,00 in grant a community garden has finally materialized for member of the Building money for the Rivers Run Community Garden on Co-op City Blvd.

Photo by Rozaan Boone the residents.”

13 Association; Ursula “It’s very inspiring Chanse, Director of the makes this city so strong and this and the fact that folks have volunteered Bronx Green-Up Program of the New garden epitomizes that,” said Assemtheir time to do something that is of York Botanical Garden; and other supblyman Benedetto. “We have different such a benefit just reinforces the porters and community volunteer. levels of people doing community thought of what happens when you Opening the program, Board work. There was a wonderful initiative lend yourself and volunteer so I think Director Leslie Peterson, President of that was done last Sunday to clean up the Building 13 Building Association, the greenway. It was done through volthanked everyone for attending and for (Continued on page 14) unteers. Wonderful! their support of the community garden

We mourn the untimely passing of our esteemed colleague, Mr. Derek Alger, on Wednesday, October 29, 2014. A former editor of the Co-op City Times and Director of Communications for the Riverbay Corporation, Derek’s involvement in the Co-op City community spanned more than 2 decades. During that time, he made many friends here, was unappreciated by few and respected by all who took the time to know him; respected for his integrity, honesty, professionalism and his strong sense of fairness. Derek was a man of great principle and stood fast to his ethics, both as a writer and as a human being.

He cared deeply about people and their circumstances, and stood everready to listen and lend a helping hand, never asking for anything in return. He had an uncanny knack for “connecting” people with each other especially for the advancement of a common, positive cause or purpose.

He found the greatest satisfaction in fighting for the underdog, and most times, he won.

Derek Alger was down to earth,

Gone too soon

humble, and took great pride in his simplicity. Getting a phone call from him on a cell phone was great cause for celebration. His short stories and essays are memorable and relatable, often centered on his own personal, every day experiences as he navigated this ever-changing world. He was an accomplished writer, and in literary circles, is recognized as a skillful interviewer, but never felt the need to remind anyone of his many achievements.

Derek’s kindness, his willingness to teach, his patience, Derek Alger his anecdotes, his incredible sense of humor despite tremendous generations to come. Those of us who personal challenges endeared him to had the opportunity to work with him those with whom he crossed paths, are richer for the experience and the and he touched many, no matter how lessons he taught us. We cherish and brief the encounter. He was not only a carry those memories in our hearts as colleague, an advisor and confidante, we bid farewell to a gentle giant who but a guardian angel and a dear, dear was taken away much too soon. friend.

Good night, Derek, rest peacefully.

Derek leaves behind a litany of (Funeral arrangements are private.) published works that will live on for —Rozaan Boone

4

Co-op City Times / November 1, 2014

Federal, state and local seats on the ballot Nov. 4

BY JIM ROBERTS Federal, state and local elections are all on the ballot for voters to decide this coming Tuesday, Nov. 4.

The polls are open from 6 a.m. to 9 pm. in New York City and Co-op City residents can call 1-866-VOTENYC to find their polling place.

There are also three statewide propositions on the ballot in New York this year in addition to the voting for governor, U.S. Congress representative, state Comptroller, state Attorney General and members of the state senate and state assembly. For governor, there are four candidates appearing on various party lines.

They are: Andrew Cuomo, Rob Astorino, Howie Hawkins and Michael McDermott. The lieutenant governor candidates are Kathy Hochul, Chris Moss, Brian Jones and Chris Edes.

The state Comptroller candidates are Thomas DiNapoli, Robert Antonacci, Theresa Portelli and John Clifton. Running for state Attorney General are Eric Schneiderman, John Cahill, Ramon Jiminez and Carl Person.

For its representative to the U.S. Congress, the vot-

Carrying Charge payment for November, 2014

Because of the way the Thanksgiving holiday falls this year, Wednesday, November 26, 2014 will be the last business day of the month.

Therefore, Wednesday, November 26th is the last day to pay your carrying charges to avoid legal action.

Thank you for your cooperation.

—Riverbay Finance Department

Update from the Riverbay Fund

The Riverbay Fund, Inc. will be re-submitting a request to HUD to use shareholders building (former Bingo Hall) for an Enrichment Center that will not only serve our youth and young adults, but will also serve our seniors.

Most recently, I have been following the wise council of our President, Cleve Taylor. Management and our Attorney are preparing for resubmission.

One of the most amazing things experienced is the talent we have right here in our community. Thanks to all of you for sharing your resumes and program ideas.

I have no doubt that one day we will take our rightful place with other not-for-profits in our borough. We have an amazing team on the Riverbay Board to make this vision a reality.

I am without fear or doubt that we can be a lead agency and have an exciting center opened 6 days a week. It takes true faith and courage to even take on such a task. The main question for those experiencing fear and doubt is, "where is the money coming from?"

Answer: "From wherever it is at the moment."

—Maharisha Mahesh Yogi A Riverbay Fund meeting is scheduled in November to discuss several issues that relate to invigorating an agency that has not had "a stand alone facility" since the "yellow school house."

Your prayers and continued words of encouragement are welcomed. Your support is needed and appreciated —Evelyn M. Turner, LCSW President, Riverbay Fund, Inc.

ers in the Bronx 16th Congressional District will send back to Washington, D.C. the incumbent Eliot Engel who is running unopposed.

Co-op City residents live in the 36th State Senatorial District and the candidates are Ruth H. Thompson, Robert Diamond and Crystal Collins. In the 82nd Assembly District, the candidates are Michael Benedetto, Michael Eginton and William Britt Jr. There are two contests for judgeships on the ballot.

For the 12th Judicial District Justice of the Supreme Court, the lone candidate on the ballot is John Barone.

In the race for the Bronx County Judge of the Civil Court, the candidates are Brenda Rivera and Harry Hertzberg.

There are three proposals to change the state Constitution on the ballot this year. The first, Proposal

1, would revise the process of redistricting for state legislative and congressional districts. The amendment calls for the Legislature to pick eight of the 10 members of a redistricting commission that would draw district lines, which is currently a power of the Legislature. Those eight members would pick the other two.

Proposal 2 would allow the state Legislature to view bills electronically. Under the current constitution, bills must be laid on lawmakers’ desks for three days, and be printed on paper. The state spends about $53 million a year on all that paper. Bills would still be available in paper form, but the bulk of the waste would be eliminated.

Proposal 3 would authorize the sale of up to $2 billion in state bonds to pay for technology in schools and other educational expenses.

5

Co-op City Times / November 1, 2014

It’s happening in Co-op City

African American Heritage Art and Entertainment Exhibit

The NCNW’s African American Heritage Art and Entertainment Exhibit featuring Robin Joyce Miller was very well received on Saturday, October 25, in Dreiser Community Center, Room 11.

The event was a full house and standing room only at times as our guests listened to Robin and her husband, James, read the wonderful poems and excerpts of readings from the book Rhythms of a Faithful Journey, authored and illustrated

by Robin Joyce Miller and co-authored by her husband, James W. Miller. They both read poems and excerpts beautifully and the guests were very enthusiastic and engaged throughout the readings. Robin also took the audience on a journey of some of her illustrations from slavery to the current presidency of President Barack Obama. Not only was Robin’s art displayed beautifully, but her artwork was available to purchase at affordable prices.

Robin is a professional artist, author, illustrator and poet. In 1992, she created a print ad for Pepsi honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. under the pseudonym, r.j. scribbles. Robin has exhibited her art in a few museums including: Museum of Arts and Culture, New Rochelle, NY; the African American Museum, Nassau County; the Brooklyn Children’s Museum, NY and the Zion Union Heritage Museum, Hyannis, MA. Robin specializes in African American heritage art and poetry. Her mixed media collage quilts span from slavery

BY LORI MELTON

to presidency. In 2013, Robin authored and illustrated two books, Rhythms of a Faithful Journey, which was coauthored by Robin's husband James W. Miller, and A Humble Village which is a children’s book depicting Ugandan life.

The NCNW Co-op City Section was honored to have our NCNW Life Member Robin Joyce Miller as our fea-

tured guest artist. Once again, we thank Robin Joyce Miller; her husband, James W. Miller; Robin’s mother, Mrs. Roberta Booze, who is also a NCNW Life Member, and one of the Founding Charter Members of the NCNW Co-op City Section. In addition, we thank our guests and NCNW members who helped to make this event a success.

Rivers Run Community Garden, up and running...

The official opening of Rivers Run Community Garden was held on Wednesday, hosted by the Building 13 Steering Committee headed by Board Director Leslie Peterson, Gail Sharbaan and Denise Shelley. After the ribbon-cutting ceremony, daffodil bulbs were planted which will bloom in the Spring when the 35,000 square foot space will be transformed into an oasis of lush vegetation which will include fruits, vegetables and flowers.

Photos by Rozaan Boone

Let us know…

If you have news you’d like to share with your neighbors, please give us a call at (718) 320-3300, Ext. 3375; email: cctimes@ riverbaycorp.com or fax (718) 320-2595.

6

Co-op City Times / November 1, 2014

Letters to the Editor

Vote wisely on Tuesday, November 4

To the Editor: Tuesday, November 4th, we will go to our assigned polling sites to vote for the candidates of our choice. Also appearing on the ballot will be three Propositions that we will vote “yes” or “no” to.

Proposals One & Two - will ask you to amend the state's constitution by establishing a new Commission that (based upon the 10 year Census) determines the constituent lines for state legislative and congressional districts, and will ask you to vote on whether a legislative bill be presented to legislators in electronic format rather than printed.

Proposal Three - The Smart Schools Bond Act of 2014. This proposal is to authorize the creation of state debt and the sale of state bonds in the amount of up to two billion dollars ($2,000,000,000) to To the Editor: I park in Garage #8. On Sunday, October 26, when I went to my car, it had a long scratch on the driver’s side about 2 feet long. I thought it was keyed. I called Public Safety, who came and examined the damage and

provide money for the single purpose of improving learning and opportunity for public and nonpublic school students in New York. This proposal would allow the State to borrow up to two billion dollars ($2,000,000,000). This money would be expended on capital projects related to the design, planning, site acquisition, demolition, construction, reconstruction, rehabilitation or acquisition or installation of equipment for the following types of projects: 1. To acquire learning technology equipment or facilities including, but not limited to: a. Interactive whiteboards, b. Computer servers, and c. Desktop, laptop, and tablet computers; 2. To install high-speed broadband or wireless internet connectivity for schools and communities;

Respecting other’s property determined it was done with a shopping cart.

Persons who park in the garages should think of this saying at all times: “Do unto others as you would have them do to you.”

Treat other persons’ cars the way

3. To construct, enhance, and modernize educational facilities to accommodate prekindergarten programs and provide instructional space to replace transportable classroom units; and 4. To install high-tech security features in school buildings and on school campuses.

We should always support the raising of funds for education, but please remember that the allocation of these funds will be determined by those advocating for the NYC school district, and then again for the individual 32 school districts (we are District 11).

Last week, Schools Chancellor Carmin Farina replaced District 11 school's superintendent. Hopefully, this Superintendent will be in their office, return phone calls, and actually engage the public.

—Rod Saunders

you treat yours. Place your carts in front of your car to load and unload items.

Things happen, but whoever you are, you walked away and I’m left with my car damaged and a bill. That’s just not right.

—Auvril Anderson

Taking pride in our community

To the Editor: On Sunday, October, 26, nine people joined me in picking up trash along the Hutchinson River Greenway. We picked up approximately 1 mile of trash.

Although it is the NYC Parks Department & NYC DOT's job to maintain & clean the Greenway, it is OUR responsibility to treat this treasure with respect.

I would like to thank Gloria, Nondas and her husband, Tobias, Nicole, Gladys, Julia, Gladys and Brianna for coming out on that windy Sunday to help! Special thanks to PRM Anthony Bromell for bringing us the supplies needed and for ensuring all those trash bags were picked up.

Living in Co-op City has been such a

Domestic hot & cold water shutdown - Buildings #17, 18 & 19

Please be advised the hot & cold water service will be shut down in the building to perform necessary repairs on Wednesday, November 5, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Water will be restored as soon as the work is completed.

Please make sure that you keep your faucets in the “closed” position and all drains cleared of objects. You may also want to fill your bathtub with water in advance to handle your personal water needs.

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

—CSO (Bartow)

pleasant experience so far and you all have made it that much more wonderful!

I plan on organizing another clean-up in May, 2015. If you are interested in volunteering, please email me at: keepourgreenwayclean@gmail.com. I look forward to working with you to keeping our community clean!

—Holly Malone

Complete water shutdown Building 27

On Wednesday, November 5th, Building 27 will be without ANY WATER (hot AND cold) between the hours of 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. as work is being done in the mechanical pump room of the building to replace aging regulator valves.

Electrical service, elevator service and heat will NOT be affected during this shutdown.

We apologize for the inconvenience and will work to restore water service as soon as possible. Thank you.

—Maintenance Department

Important Notice to Shareholders of Building 16

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

Building 16

Current Lease Expiration Date

New 3 yr.

Expiration Date

600 & 620 Baychester Ave.

Dec. 31, 2014

Dec. 31, 2017

Co-op City Times

Co-op City’s official newspaper serving the world’s largest cooperative community.

(718) 320-3300, ext. 3375 cctimes@riverbaycorp.com

Rozaan Boone Editor-in-Chief

Bill Stuttig

Associate Editor

Jim Roberts

Business Manager

Jennifer Piovanetti Operations Manager

Ralph Henriquez

Production Manager

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

Writers will be limited to one letter per topic.

Anonymous or unsigned letters will not be accepted for publication.

Letters cannot exceed 350 words.

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

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

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

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

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

If the Co-op City Times Was Not Delivered: Call 646.261.1761 or 347-439-5632 on Saturdays ONLY, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Public Safety Report

7

Co-op City Times / November 1, 2014

CCPD urges residents to “FALL BACK” to safety and change their smoke detector batteries when they change their clocks

Residents are reminded to turn their clocks back at 2:00 a.m. tonight, Sunday, November 2. Turning the clocks back signifies the end of Daylight Saving Time.

On this date, the contiguous United States returns to Standard Time. Residents are reminded that when they set their clocks back, they should also change the batteries in their smoke detectors. It is a good time to “FALL BACK” to safety and review fire safety rules.

Brooklyn’s 2008 fire which resulted in the death of a family of five was a deadly combination of two fire safety violations. The fire was sparked by a young child playing with matches. The home also had no batteries in its smoke detector. This tragedy possibly could have been averted if every safety precaution had been taken.

Always keep matches, lighters and other flame producing devices and flammable liquids out of the reach of children. Install child proof knobs on your stove if young children live in or visit your home. Teach children from a young age that they should never play with fire. Instruct them to tell an adult if they find matches, lighters, fireworks or other hazardous items.

Children playing with matches is still the leading cause of fire related deaths and injuries for children under the age of five.

Candle fires have increased as the use of candles for decorative purposes has increased. Always keep lit candles out of the reach of children or pets and far away from upholstered furniture, curtains and clothing. Place candles in sturdy holders made of non-flammable material. Be sure to extinguish candles before going to bed. Scented oils with diffusion sticks are a safe alternative to candles in providing an aromatic scent. LED candle substitutes provide a realistic flickering effect with none of the risk. I used some in my Jack-O-Lanterns this year and they looked and worked great.

Cigarette smoking also prevents a high risk of igniting flammable materials. Never smoke in bed; use extreme caution when smoking seated on upholstered furniture. Be sure cigarettes are extinguished before throwing them in the trash or down the compactor chute. It is a good idea to keep a fire extinguisher in your home and know how to use it. Do not let attempting to put out a fire delay getting safely out of the house.

Cooking is a leading cause of home fires in the United States. Always use extreme caution. Never leave food in the oven or in the stove unattended.

Turn pot handles in so they cannot be knocked over.

Keep flammable materials, such as pot holders or paper towels, far away from the stove’s burners.

Never wear loose fitting clothing while cooking; it could ignite when reaching over the burners. Leaving items in the microwave or the toaster for too long can cause them to ignite. Be especially cautious when allowing children to assist in the kitchen. Never leave food cooking when you leave the house.

Check the condition of electrical appliances throughout the home. Replace any appliances that spark, smell unusual, overheat or have worn or frayed cords. Never overload an outlet or extension cord. Be sure light bulbs are the correct wattage for the lamps they are in. Cover electrical outlets that are not in use if toddlers live in your home or visit. Use extreme caution if portable space heaters are used. Be sure they do not come in contact with drapes, furniture or papers.

A smoke detector without batteries or with weak or dead batteries is useless. Never remove the batteries from your smoke detector to place them in another

BY LIEUTENANT PAM APOLLO

battery operated device. No MP3 player, remote control or child’s toy is worth placing your life in danger.

After you have replaced your smoke detector batteries

with brand new batteries, you can use the old batteries

OPPORTUNITIES AT CO-OP CITY

(Continued on page 15)

Tell your friends, relatives and employers about:

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

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

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

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

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

CONTRACT SUMMARY

Pressure Boiler in the Power Plant.

Bids Due: Nov. 6, 2014 at 2 p.m.

Bonding: Bonding is required Insurance: Insurance is required

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES Open to all applicants Oct. 31 - Nov. 14, 2014 square feet of plastering or 35 walls of painting per Originally posted: October 31, 2014 work day. Other assignments may be assigned by Job Reference # 14-52 supervisor(s) as necessary.

Requirements: Ideal candidate will have a High Temporary Building Porters School diploma or equivalent with a minimum of Candidates for these entry-level part-time posifive (5) years’ experience in either plastering and/or tions will perform numerous cleaning and restoration painting. Candidate must be capable of operating duties, such as washing, sweeping, mopping, waxvarious hand and power tools. Candidate must have ing, buffing and stripping of VCT and terrazzo good interpersonal and effective written/oral comfloors. Responsibilities include cleaning all assigned munication skills in English. Applicant must have internal and external areas of the Residential ability to work in inclement weather, walk for long Buildings and/or Shopping Centers. Seasonal duties, periods of time, twist, kneel, push, stoop, climb ladincluding leaf raking, snow removal and power ders (with 20 lbs. of parts and or tools) as well as lift washing of assigned areas, will be required as necesand carry up to 80 pounds. sary. If assigned to Community Centers, candidate Valid Driver License (NY, NJ, CT, PA) Required will be responsible for set-up and breakdown of cen– no exceptions. Days and hours may vary. Selected ter rooms for various social functions. Applicant will candidate must successfully complete interview/ also need to respond to emergencies (floods, etc.) selection process, as well as pre-employment screenthroughout the Co-op City complex, as well as the ing (driver license review, urinalysis, criminal backcompletion of other assignments from supervisor(s) ground check, verification of previous employment.) as necessary.

Candidate must have knowledge and experience Open to all Applicants September 9, 2014 – with all janitorial procedures, techniques and Until Position is filled machines. Applicant must possess effective Originally posted: June 12, 2014 written/oral communication, and good interpersonal Job Reference # 14-30 skills. Ability to walk for long periods, twist, kneel, push, stoop, lift heavy objects (approx. 100 lbs.) and Clerk Assistant (Temp) Board of Directors Office Riverbay Corporation’s Board of Directors is work in inclement weather. seeking an ideal candidate whose responsibilities Selected candidate must successfully complete will include, but not be limited to responding to varinterview/selection process, as well as pre-employious requests and/or assignments from the Board ment screening (driver license review, urinalysis, Liaison. Candidate will be responsible for clerical criminal background check, verification of previous duties, including but not limited to, typing, filing, and employment). answering phones. This position requires maintainDays and hours will vary. ing the strictest of confidence concerning office correspondence and activities.

Open to all applicants: Applicant must possess effective written/oral October 16, 2014 – October 31, 2014 communication in English, and good interpersonal Posted: October 16, 2014; Job Reference #14-50 skills. Ideal candidate should have a High School Request for transfer/promotion must be hand Diploma and 2 years of college. Proficiency in delivered to the Human Resources Department by Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Power Point & November 3, 2014. Employees who are promoted Outlook) and ability to type a minimum of 40 wpm will receive the current union scale for respective is required. Candidate must have knowledge of clerunion positions, or applicable rate increase for nonical procedures. Candidate must be patient, courteous union positions. and professional in all communications (verbal & written). Applicant must have the ability to perform Painter/Plasterer Restoration multifunctional assignments in a fast paced environRiverbay Corporation is seeking qualified plasterment. Days of operation: Monday to Friday (shift ers and painters to work within the community’s high may vary). rise buildings, townhouses & community centers.

Selected candidate must successfully complete Candidates will be working in public spaces, vacant interview/selection process, as well as pre-employand occupied apartment units doing restoration work ment screening (Microsoft Office Testing, Drug testto include, but not limited to, plastering, painting, ing, criminal background check, verification of preblock work and popcorn ceilings. Selected candivious employment). dates will be responsible for work minimum of 350 Applicants for EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES must apply IN PERSON at the Bartow Administrative Office, located at 2049 Bartow Avenue, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday-Friday.

8

Barnes & Noble: One big win for Co-op City and the Bronx

One lesson to be learned from the near closing of Barnes & Noble was that our community will stand up and fight for what's right.

Keep that Store Open One of my first messages to our management team was: "We need to talk to them [Barnes & Noble] to see what we can do for them. A manager then responded: "I spoke with their V/P of property development yesterday, B&N is still hopeful that the mall’s operator will give them a one to two year extension."

That was okay. But, it was a stretch because it wasn't a commitment to keep this store here.

Then, a board director made a statement about the former bingo hall. But, the former bingo hall is a lot smaller, with only 10,310 square feet. Therefore, I wrote back: "Barnes & Noble has 25,000 square feet right now. So, they cannot fit into the bingo hall, in its current format."

Shortly afterward, people reacted when word about this closing made its way throughout this community. "This is the only bookstore in the Bronx. Why would they close this store? My children love this store. Where are we going to go for our books?" These questions ran through my mind also. But, reality also sat in because Barnes & Noble and other bookstores were struggling financially.

Turning the Page The next day, Thursday, October 23, lots of politicians and interested parties gathered at Barnes & Noble to announce that a deal had been reached to keep this store open for 2 years.

Shortly thereafter, a major newspaper ran an online article announcing this deal.

Co-op City Times / November 1, 2014

Daryl Johnson

Director’s Viewpoint First Vice President

From that point, my Facebook account was very active and everyone was happy.

What a Difference a Block Makes We start out at $50 per square foot for new stores in Bartow.

However, as soon as you cross over from the Bartow mall, you are in deep, deep water.

The rent ranges from $100 - $200 per square foot at the new mall. And, although we don't know the exact price that Barnes & Noble was paying, we know that their proposed rent increase was too much for them.

Regardless, lots of people want to keep Barnes & Noble in the Bronx, especially in Co-op City. So, we're going to have to consider developing a large retail space on our property. However, questions about their overall finances and their existence in Bay Plaza after 2 years will have to stay present during our consideration. Nevertheless, we do have several vacant lots available. One such lot is on Co-op City Boulevard and Bartow Avenue. This space was very hot before.

However, all of the talk with the developers cooled down. These talks will have to resume very soon.

Garage Access System The residents that park in garage #4

(across from the firehouse) will soon be using an E-ZPass like system to open the garage doors and to exit the garage with their vehicle. Now, you might want to sit down for the rest of this section. Are you ready? According to a proposal, here's how the system works.

You cannot just walk near the front arm gate to enter the garage and then exit with your vehicle. No! That way is too convenient. First, you will have to use a key pass (called a key fob) to enter through the garage doors. Then, the system will allow you to leave with your vehicle. This same key fob will also be used to open the lobby door in your building.

This system is being provided by a company called Siemens. Siemens is the same company that provided the lobby door system for Building 15A. However, the residents in 15A did not like that system. Plus, as mentioned before, no one was given an opportunity to check out systems from other companies. And, management and this new board are allowing this same nonsense to continue with these garages.

Theoretically, it might stop a thief from leaving with a car. But, what are you going to do when this system goes down and you have to go to work or to an appointment?

Now, let's talk about thievery. Do you know what crooks are doing in our garages? They don't have to exit the garage with your vehicle. No, crooks are disassembling vehicles, of their choice, in our garages. They steal all of the wheels, the lights, the air bags, and other costly components of the vehicles. And, when

you return to the garage, you will see your vehicle completely jacked up and ripped apart. To make matters worse, there aren't any cameras to watch the vehicles on the garage floors. So, incredibly, thieves are now taking their time and taking whatever they want.

And, yet we have this management company that wants to install a questionable garage system instead of dealing with these outrageous thefts. To me, this is completely insane. But, our new board is doing their best to support this management company. And, amazingly, they're extending an invitation to this management company to bid on their own upcoming contract. So, in my opinion, this nonsense has to be one of the most underhanded schemes in the history of Co-op City.

Close These key passes will soon be distributed to 1,350 shareholders here. But, wait until you read about this Siemens contract in my article for next week. Thank you.

Questions or comments? Please send a message to: Daryl Johnson, Riverbay Board Director, c/o Riverbay Corporation, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475. Or, please send a message to me at darylhjohnson@ optonline.net (Please double-check the spelling of this address.) Also, please call me at 718-671-4544 if you don't receive a response from your message. You can also join me on Facebook by typing in: Daryl H. Johnson.

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

Thank you.

9

Co-op City Times / November 1, 2014

Co-op City Sports

Co-op City Little League 2015 Season Registration

The Co-op City Little League 2015 Season baseball registration starts on November 8th and will be ongoing on Saturdays, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., Dreiser Loop Community Center, Room 17.

Sign-up is open to youth boys and girls ages 4 through 16 and siblings discount is available. Fee includes the winter indoor clinic and the regular season baseball games, which run from April to June. Pay in full by Feb 17, 2015 and be eligible to participate in a registration fee refund raffle.

The league provides full uniform consisting of baseball jersey, pants, sox, and cap. Also supplied are playing baseball equipment (batting helmet, bats, balls).

The player must be equipped with baseball glove, athletic supporter, heart guard (younger players) and cleats (rubber for league ages 14 and under).

Baseball games are played at the Co-op City Little League fields located on Co-op

City Blvd opposite the Section 1 greenway. Some of the games for the players ages 8 through 12 are scheduled at the near-by Astor LL fields off Gun Hill Road.

The Co-op City Little League is not only a community organization, but also a group of dedicated individuals working together for a common goal. Their aspiration is for the development of our community youth in not only physical skills, but also in their self-esteem and personal growth.

Through the continued support of all the parents and volunteers of this community, the CCLL will keep on providing and teaching Little League baseball to our youth for years to come.

The league depends on volunteers to conduct every aspect of its activities. Not only do they serve as administrators, managers, and coaches, but they also help with field maintenance, fundraising, concession stand and other projects.

On Wednesday, October 22, Building 29 held their association meeting. Mr. Cleve Taylor, President of the Riverbay Board, found the time to come and share with us issues that are vital to our existence as an affordable housing entity.

A car won’t start just because you put

the key in the ignition. Other factors have to be functional as well. In the same light, just paying our maintenance costs, is not all we need to do to maintain a decent quality of life.

Indifference could bring about changes that are detrimental to us all.

T-ball players and coaches exchange handshakes at end of the baseball game.

Each year, these volunteers dedicate numerous hours to ensure that the league operates well. If you are interested in volunteering, please email us at coopcityll @yahoo.com.

For further information on the Co-op City Little League baseball program, activities, and registration fee, visit the web site at www.eteamz.com/coopcityLL/ —Hector Ayala

Let’s start giving a damn about our quality of life and become proactive instead of giving into our apathetic tendencies. The operative word being “our.”

Unfortunately, our meetings are sporadic, due to our need of fellow cooperators to fill the Executive positions of Pres., V. Pres., Secretary, Treasurer, as well as back-ups for these positions.

We want our association to be informative, progressive, interesting. But we need cooperators who care about the quality of life for themselves and others.

Mr. Stu Edwards, our present President and myself, Novella Thomas, extend our sincere thanks to those who have paid Association fees. However, your physical, verbal and active participation is absolutely vital.

Our belated condolences to our fellow cooperators who have experienced the transition of loved ones over the past few months. To others who are presently experiencing health challenges, we offer prayers and words of encouragement.

—Novella Thomas

Last fiscal year, Riverbay paid Con Ed $5.1M in electric charges, but $2M of that amount wasn’t for electricity – it was the standby charge that Con Ed collects every year.

Riverbay keeps paying these socalled “standby charges” each year for work that has already been done.

“Co-op City at its own expense installed all interconnection facilities, including relay protection and communication subsystems to the existing high voltage Con Edison distribution system network feeders,” Riverbay wrote in its comments to the PSC last month. The standby charges have already been eliminated in New Jersey, Connecticut and Massachusetts.

In its Oct. 27 letter to the PSC, the Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY) called for reduction or elimination of the standby charges even before a final REV is reached.

“However, we are concerned that the timing of final REV decisions is uncertain, and the economic hardships imposed by the Con Edison standby tariff should be resolved as soon as possi-

(Continued from page 1)

Building 29 Association

CO-OP CITY FOOT CARE CENTER SECTION 5 • BUILDING 29C 4240 HUTCHINSON RIVER PARKWAY EAST

(718) 671-2233 DR. LOUIS JACOBS, DIRECTOR ALL FOOT CONDITIONS TREATED The in-office surgical correction of BUNIONS • HAMMERTOES • INGROWN TOENAILS PAINFUL CORNS and CALLOUSES The treatment of traumatic foot injuries, heel spurs, bursitis and arthritis of the joints of the feet, toenail and skin infections, as well as other conditions.

Most Union and Insurance Plans Accepted.

HIP CMO (Montefiore) Health Plan Accepted.

We participate in Postal Workers, Mail Handlers, Letter Carriers, Verizon Workers, 1199, GHI, Blue Shield, Empire Plan, Medicare, Travelers, United Health Care and many other union and major medical plans.

Se Habla Español

ConEd

ble to take advantage of the current construction boom,” the REBNY wrote.

“It is our belief that the existing tariff structure is flawed and punitive due in large part to the fact that the tariff was designed on the principle of revenue neutrality for the utility.”

REBNY asked the PSC to consider following the lead of Connecticut, Massachusetts and New Jersey that have already abandoned standby rates altogether.

Keeping the charges in effect will stop developers from building their own power stations and defeat the goal of a more secure and cost-effective state electric system, REBNY’s letter states.

“Buildings should never be worse off economically because of the choice to install a distributed generation facility. As demonstrated in case studies from Riverbay Corporation and Source One on behalf of the Durst Organization … the current standby rate design imposes such a penalty,” REBNY wrote to the PSC.

MEDICARE ACCEPTED • HOUSE CALLS BY APPOINTMENT

Diabetic Patients with Medicare may be eligible for shoes.

Read and follow the Co-op City Times online at www.issuu.com/cctimes

10 Dear cooperators, Thanks to all the cooperators of Buildings 10 and 20 that participated in the new Wascomat Washing Machines Survey. The deadline to submit the survey to the building lobby attendants was October 15th. At the October 21st Community Relations Committee meeting, Joe Boiko, Assistant General Manager, revealed the results, advising that most cooperators liked the new machines. However, one of the major complaints was the dark glass doors, making it impossible to see the clothing as they washed or if there were too many suds.

Another complaint was the inadequate amount of water for washing the clothes.

When President Cleve Taylor heard the results, he immediately directed the Assistant General Manager to request more water and that the manufacturer change the dark glass to clear glass. The results will be forthcoming and I will keep you posted.

Community Relations Committee Meeting Thanks to all the members that attended the October 21st meeting. We had a full house. The meeting began with an introduction by everyone, as some members were absent for the September meeting. We then reviewed the committee report that was presented at the September 16th Board meeting, which included the Committee’s Mission Statement. The long-term goals are: to re-establish a more inclusive community; cultural events; job preparedness and development; health and wellness; re-entry programs; and parent support programs. Also reported was a resume submitted for a position, if and when a Youth & Young Adult Center is

Comptroller’s visit

class neighborhoods, and pledge to fight on behalf on seniors so that they can remain in the neighborhoods that they helped to create.

Stringer said: “Seniors are now at the brink and we have to make sure we keep them and the programs that impact them in the communities that they built. It is critical that we get back the Senate. “ As “chief fiscal officer,” Comptroller Stringer reported that he has called for every city agency to be audited, including the Comptroller’s office. Reports show NYC spends approximately $17.9 billion every year buying items from paper clips to school lunches, but less than 4% for minority and women-owned businesses. This has got to stop, he declared, and since “I am the one who signs the checks, I have called for every agency to be graded on how well they expand economic opportunities for these businesses.” His goal is to look at how the city spends its money and to enforce city contract compliance and economic gains for the city.

During the meeting, the Comptroller also applauded City Councilman Andy King and the work he is doing at City Hall. He said that he was happy to be partnering with the councilman to make sure children are getting the education they deserve and taught the skills they will need in an increasingly technical world. The lack

New Washing Machines Survey Co-op City Times / November 1, 2014

Francine Reva Jones

Director’s Viewpoint Secretary

launched. Also, the Chairperson attended a meeting of the Office of People with Developmental Disabilities (Group Homes) in Co-op City.

And an update on the washing machines questionnaires.

Thereafter, the Riverbay Community Relations Director, Michelle Sajous, reported on a meeting with the Truman H.S. Principal, Ms. Keri Alfano. At the meeting, we exchanged ideas on how we each could support one another. They would like to use our greenway field for football practice and we would like for cooperators to use their swimming pool, among other things. Martin Prince, President of Community Board 10, suggested that another meeting with Principal Alfano would be advantageous and that he would attend. Ebony Raé Lambright, a Truman H.S. alumni, also offered to attend.

Ms. Sajous then presented three groups requesting to become certified Co-op City community organizations. Two were approved and the other would be given appropriate advice as to how it should proceed. Pending Board approval, the names of the two groups will be revealed.

All were reminded to attend the NYPD 45th Precinct Community Council meeting on November 6th at 7:30 p.m. in the (Continued from page 1)

thereof is a problem that councilman King brought to Stringer’s attention and he said that he is happy to be involved. As a new dad, Stringer commented that whenever he visits a school, he is reminded of his two young boys and wants to do everything he can to get the government to focus on this issue.

Stringer also cited the need for more teachers to be certified in the arts and sciences, and to retrain the workforce for employment opportunities. It seems our children are not getting skills they need to be competitive, he noted, adding, “Technology matters in every single community.”

Stringer touched on some of his plans while serving as comptroller, such as working with the mayor on various ways to allow the city to attract new sources of investments in order to keep New York City in the lead on many fronts. He spoke of his website, www.comptroller.nyc.gov, that constituents should go to and read his proposals, economic plans, and future economic development.

Following his presentation, City Comptroller Stringer took a few questions from the building president.

Nelson Sweeting from Building 27 said he was a union worker working without a raise for five years and wanted to know Mr. Stringer’s position on that. He added that he feels that union workers represented the “middle

Bartow Community Center, Room 31.

The Chairperson thanked Michelle Sajous and Sonja Maxwell for their contributions to the mission statement.

Section Five Garages It is unfortunate that the Section Five cooperators have insufficient parking facilities. Some cooperators have resorted to parking in Garage #5 located at Bartow Avenue and Co-op City Blvd., an inconvenient distance away from their homes. These and others cooperators have been on a waiting list for years, hoping to get a space in Garages #7 and #8. Manage-ment has suggested developing ground space in Section Five, but cooperators do not want their ground space used for parking. Another idea was to build on top of the existing six-story Garages #7 and #8. This matter will be discussed at the Garage Committee and the Community Relations Committee meetings and recommendations will be presented to the Board for a decision on this matter.

NAACP Law Day Congratulations to NAACP Co-op City Branch President, Jerome Rice, and his planning committee for presenting their second successful Law Day. The Black Bar Association discussed many important topics, including Custody Issues, Grandparents Rights, Wills, Trust & Estate Planning, What to do when stopped by the police, Article 81 Proceeding (Guardianship for Incapaci-tated Persons) and Home Health Care. Although the turnout was light, the discussion was engaging and informative. The lunch was good too.

Thank you for continuing to bring enlightening discussions to our com-

munity.

class” that Mr. Stringer has advocated to help.

Stringer said that he agreed that union workers are important and form a large middle class section of the City of New York, however, his job allows him only to sign the check. The mayor has to settle the city contracts and the monies will be budgeted. There are 150 contracts to be settled and the mayor is in the process of settling them all, Stringer pointed out. The same is true for settlements in lawsuits brought against the city. Additionally, Mr. Stringer added a certain amount is budgeted for claims against the city so we must do more to find out who or where the problem is coming from so we do not keep making the same mistakes over and over.

Eleanor Bailey, President of Building 32B, asked why schools labeled ‘bad’ are closed up? In the past, schools were not closed, she said, communities tried to make them work.

Mr. Stringer said that this practice came about under former Mayor Michael Bloomberg and Schools Chancellor Joel Klein, in his opinion, based on faulty data. He told of having secured money for one of his schools in Harlem to get a new playground, but when he went to visit the school, he found that it did not get the new playground. Instead, the new playground went to the charter school.

“We were creating two standards in

the same system,” Comptroller Stringer said. “Now everyone is being held to the same standard and both Charter schools and public schools are being audited.”

In addition to the Comptroller, City Councilman King and Assemblyman Michael Benedetto also stopped in at the meeting.

Councilman King announced the reopening of his office in Section 5 next week, Rm. 44, Einstein Community Center. He said he is happy to be there working to keep Coop City the great place it is. The councilman reiterated his commitment to “fight the real fight” and how happy he is to be working on much needed school issues with Comptroller Stringer.

Assemblyman Benedetto agreed with the points raised by both of the other speakers adding his support also to the comptroller’s audit of all schools. On another front, Ms. Bailey thanked him for his unwavering support and very active participation in helping to resolve the traffic issues that are a result of the new Bay Plaza Mall. It was reported that results are imminent from a Department of Transportation study that, hopefully, will be useful in addressing the myriad of traffic problems entering and exiting the mall. Mr. Benedetto said that he will personally be monitoring the traffic pattern after Thanksgiving.

Friends & Family Day Last week, I wrote extensively about the 19th Annual Friends & Family Day event sponsored by the Coalition of African-American Churches & Community Organizations of Co-op City. In my haste, I neglected to thank Ms. Pat Bonaparte for preparing the delicious string beans. Thanks again, Pat, for your faithful participation.

Joining us for the event were my Board colleagues, Andrea Leslie and Linda Berk. We enjoyed having them.

Bereavement My sympathies are extended to Mrs. Janie Williams and her family on the passing of her husband, Mora Joe Williams, on October 22nd. I know Janie from community activities and was surprised to learn of the many talents of her husband, who was an author and a poet, among other talents. On many occasions, I saw Janie pushing him in a wheelchair as she attended various community meetings and events. She was a loyal and loving wife. May he rest in peace!

Building Associations Your building association is important. Your participation is necessary in order to make your building and our community a better place to live.

Between your Building Association and your CSO, I trust that you have no lingering problems in or around your apartment. If you do, you may contact me and I will attempt to assist you. I can be reached at: Francine Jones, Board of Directors, Riverbay Corporation, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475 or call 718-671-5957.

Co-op City Times / November 1, 2014

11

Student of the Week A winner all the way

BY ROZAAN BOONE Co-op City’s Jon-Michael Gonzalez of Building 7 is an outstanding young man by anyone’s standards. A 4th grader at PS 178 in Co-op City, he has already had his fair share of accomplishments and looks forward to many, many more.

In addition to being an Honor student for the past 3 years, JonMichael has also won Honorable Mention Awards, as well as Citizen of the Month for the past 5 years since Kindergarten.

To earn Citizen of the Month, JonMichael, who is 9 years old, said that students have to “listen, respect each other, help one another, parJon-Michael Gonzalez ticipate, and be a good citizen.”

“I’m planning on getting that award again this month because my mom’s birthday is in November and I’m going to get it for my mom,” declared JonMichael.

“He is the best thing that came into my life,” said Rebecca Gonzalez, the adopted mother of Jon-Michael, to which he responded, “She tells me that every day.”

In addition to his class awards, Jon-Michael and his friend, Joshua Nickens, also won second place in the Science Fair at PS 178 last year when they were in the 3rd grade. In that competition, they competed against other 3rd graders, as well as 4th and 5th grade students.

Jon-Michael said that for the science fair, he and Joshua investigated whether or not different types of mold grow on all types of breads.

“First, I went to every single garbage disposal in my building to find milk and juice cartons to put the bread in,” said Jon-Michael. “I didn’t find that many so I went to the store and bought some milk and then used the cartons so we had one milk and two juice cartons.

Then, we had three types of bread – raisin bread, white bread and wheat bread. And then I predicted that the white bread would get the most mold, then the wheat bread and then the raisin bread because white bread doesn’t have a lot chemicals in it and wheat bread has a little bit and raisin bread has a lot of chemicals in it.

So my prediction was correct.”

Jon-Michael said that in addition to Science, he also enjoys Math, another one of his favorite subjects. “It’s easy if I follow the steps,” he said.

Rebecca said that her son scored a “4” on the Common Core Math test last year and a “3.12” on his Reading test.

Jon-Michael said he also likes basketball, which he plays with his dad, John Gonzalez.

Jon-Michael’s proud parents keep him well balanced with an array of extracurricular activities which include basketball, Little League, dance classes, specifically salsa and mambo; and Tae Kwon Do in which he has a green belt.

He has also attended the children’s programs at Circle of Christ Church on Friday evenings until the program was stopped, but now that it has resumed, his mother said they will most likely return.

“Jon-Michael is adopted from Santo Domingo,” said Rebecca. “We got him when he was 3 days old, and he came home with us to the United States in his ninth month of life. We thought it best to let him

know.”

Jon-Michael also enjoys reading. He said he likes “funny books and adventure books,” and some of his favorite series are Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Big Nate, Pokemon and sometimes Goosebumps. He also enjoys watching the Nickelodeon channel and some of his favorite TV shows are the Haunted Hattaways, Timmy Turner, and Pokemon.

Jon-Michael says that now that he’s in the fourth grade, he gets a lot of homework which usually takes

him about an hour to complete.

“Since he was a baby, I always made sure he had a composition notebook in his hand with a crayon and he was just always drawing circles or lines or trying to write his name. I would write a letter and he would practice in the book,” said Rebecca. “I think that helped with his motor skills and his handwriting. He has the most beautiful handwriting.”

12

General Manager/Managing Agent Pre-Bid Conference

This past week the Riverbay Board of Director’s Ad Hoc Committee for a General Manager/Managing Agent Search held a Pre-Bid Conference in Bartow Center. There were at least ten managing agent companies who attended the conference, with three to four professionals representing each company. The interest in managing Co-op City is very high. Each company came here to spend the day touring our community. After a power point tour and presentation on the overall specs of Co-op City, the group went on a physical tour. Originally, we planned to use a couple of vans to get around Co-op City. However, I am so happy we decided to use a coach bus; the bus was filled to capacity with interested property managers! Recently, articles on the management search appeared in issues of the Habitat and Real Estate Weekly. We anticipate that we will have General Manager applicants from the additional outreach. The majority of the interested parties are managing agents and we would like to see more General Managers interested.

The group saw a little bit of everything here at Co-op City. They saw Bartow shopping center, Public Safety, two model apartments, and an apartment under renovation, the Power Plant, a basement pump station, a basement compactor room, laundry room and garage. We then drove them around the entire community where they were able to see our sanitation staging area, the other shopping centers, and remaining buildings and townhouses. I must say

Co-op City Times / November 1, 2014

Linda Berk

Director’s Viewpoint

Assistant Secretary

that Co-op City is a very impressive place.

There is no place like it!

Commercial Leasing The Commercial Leasing Committee members are currently soliciting your response to a very short survey on the one shopping center you use most in Co-op City. So please expect to be approached by a neighbor, friend or family member with the survey. If we don’t get to you personally, we will also include the survey in the Co-op City Times. You can complete the survey and leave it with your lobby attendant or with the receptionist in the Bartow office reception area, where we will also have blank forms that you can complete. Please take the time to share with us your thoughts and experiences with shopping here at Co-op City. It is even more important now that the new mall has opened up across the street, that we ensure that our shopping centers are meeting the needs of the community. We may not be able to address every concern immediately. However, we can establish short and long-term goals to bring our shopping centers up to speed. We need to consider the mix of stores, the quality of the experiences in the stores and the over-

all appearance of our malls to have economically healthy shopping centers. The goal is to have strong retail stores that meet our needs and provide for a pleasant shopping experience. We realize we have a lot of work to do, but it begins by surveying Co-op City residents.

Registered in Apartment Management I along with five other Board Directors and approximately twenty Riverbay Corp. staff completed our Registered in Apartment Management certification course this past Saturday. We sat for seven Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. learning about the various responsibilities, rules and regulations for multifamily property management. Included in our class were another twenty or so property management professionals from other properties around New York. It was a challenging course and an impressive group. I was extremely impressed to see how many Riverbay staff members were willing to spend their personal time on Saturdays for two months towards their professional development.

On the last Saturday, we sat for our certification exam, that if we pass will allow us to be RAM certified. RAM certification is a nationally recognized classification for professionals managing a multi-family property. All of the Riverbay staff who successfully completes the course will be eligible to assume greater responsibility as positions open up. I believe that the RAM course should be given annually, that staff should be encouraged to take the class along with

Board Directors who are not certified. I am also very happy that our Board President, Cleve Taylor, saw the value in training Board Directors and staff. Kudos go out to our wonderful RAM instructor, Gail Badger!

Congratulations to everyone who accepted the challenge, did the hard work and endured the public speaking required for our mock RFP presentation. Now, we wait for our exam results!

Cooperator Acknowledgement I was speaking with a cooperator a couple of weeks ago and I wanted to acknowledge her energy and efforts towards improvements to our community.

I realize many residents extend themselves and I certainly do not want to overlook individual efforts. However, I do want to take this time to thank Dorothea Castle for her extensive work with Building 15A. It was this building and the residents’ responses to a lobby survey spearheaded by Ms. Castle that allowed us to put a stop to a bad idea in the new lobby design. Thanks to Ms. Castle we were able to scrap a project that would not have worked for this community. If she had not been so outspoken and involved, we would be in the middle of a costly renovation, which most of us who live here, would not have liked. Thank you again Dorothea, we are very grateful for your involvement!

I continue to be interested in your thoughts and ideas. Please reach out to me at Riverbay Board of Directors, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475 or Lberk@riverbayboard.com.

Co-op Insurance

13

Co-op City Times / November 1, 2014

The Wright Agency: Serving Co-op City for 33 years!

Riverbay Requires Current Co-op Shareholders to Obtain Coverage!

Your Co-op is an Investment Worth Protecting!

Protection to cover your belongings against: • Fire & Smoke • Water damage from plumbing • Vandalism/Riot

We offer:

• Low Premiums

• Protective Device Discounts • Auto-Home Discounts

• 55 & Retired Discounts

• Certain personal liabilities • Guest medical protection • And so much more!

Other Lines of Insurance: • Auto

• Homeowners • Life

The Wright Agency

Agency Owner

Rates as low as $72 for the entire year!

Conveniently located only blocks from Co-op City! (near Eastchester Road) Hours: Monday: 9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Tuesday: 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Wednesday - Friday: 9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Saturday: 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.

1435 East Gun Hill Road

718-671-8000 Contact Us Today!

sny79441@allstate.com

Courteous Staff!

Convenient Hours!

14

Vote! A Voteless People is a Hopeless People

An attack on the right to vote has been underway all across the country for the past years. Gains made many years ago, especially by Americans of color, are being challenged the same way they were challenged in the 1950’s & 60. It appears that history is repeating itself when it comes to certain segments of society. We even have a new party called the “Tea Party” that emerged since the election of our present President of the United States of American. Some would say it’s another “conservative movement” attempting to break down President Obama’s policies and others would argue they have the right idea. The beautiful thing about America is that we have choices.

Co-op City is a city within a city and there is no reason why we should not be a “political force” to deal with. The problem is the low turn out for all elections whether it’s for those who represent us on all levels of government or for members of the Riverbay Board of Directors. Also, please be advised that if one is a registered voter and has a “felony,” he/she can vote in the upcoming election.

All cooperators are urged to vote and encourage a neighbor to do so. Mobilize cooperators in your building and launch a massive voter education campaign.

COMMUNITY BOARD 10 MEETING The October meeting was held at Dreiser Loop Auditorium and there were more board members than cooperators. A concern for those who attended was the lack of a sound system. The next meeting is November 20 at P.S 304 (cafeteria) Lafayette Avenue.

A heated discussion was about the opposition of a family homeless shelter at

Garden

it’s symbolic that it’s a garden,” said Mr. Prince, a resident of Building 13. “I’d like to congratulate Leslie and everyone who worked on the project and invested their time. That’s what the community board is about and I guess that’s the best words I can say about just how great volunteer work is in bringing forth beautiful efforts.”

Ms. Chanse explained that Green Up provides horticultural and technical advice and training to community gardens and urban farmers in the Bronx. “When we heard about the Rivers Run Community Garden and that this property was going to be set aside, riverfront property, to have a community site for the residents and the neighborhood, we were very excited,” she said. “We have members of the Rivers Run Community Garden who have already gone through the Botanical Garden’s Grow More Vegetables certificate class and also our Master of Compost class which is offered through the New York City Compost Project hosted by the New York Botanical Garden and so we are very excited to get started, excited about this opening, and next season, we will be full on in helping the residents to get started.”

On behalf of Riverbay management, Marion Scott Real Estate, Inc., Assistant General Manager Joe Boiko said that they too were excited when Director Peterson and her building association came up with the idea of utilizing the parcel of land for a community garden. “Nationwide, Co-op City is a symbol of cooperative living and so we are excited about this garden which embodies that spirit. I think the entire community is going to look forward to seeing

Co-op City Times / November 1, 2014

Director’s Viewpoint

Evelyn Turner

the location of the former Capri Whitestone Motel.

Apparently, the Department of Homeless Services did not follow the proper protocol when opening up the facility. The appeal by shelter staff to now work in partnership with the board fell on deaf ears. It is a fact that certain sections of the Bronx have an overabundance of shelters. We now have two homeless family shelters in our district and the families and children require our support regardless of the politics. We have over 50,000 homeless individuals in our city.

A meeting was held with a Marcus Knight who shared information about the availability of millions of dollars to install solar roofs. After a tour of the former bingo hall, we were informed that when the approval of the facility is granted to the Riverbay Fund, we could be approved for “free” installation of a Solar Energy Roof. Mr. Knight has arranged appointments with management and Director Cylich to discuss Solar Energy for the entire complex.

Other interesting topics related to the traffic concerns; understaffed 45th Precinct; introduction of a graduate (Continued from page 3)

the brightness, the colorfulness that’s going to come out of this garden.” Ms. Peterson pointed out that the Building 13 Association is a very tight-knit group and so while she was a part of helping to secure the site for the garden, the driving forces behind the Rivers Run Community Garden are Gail Sharbaan and Denise Shelley.

“They take a lot of the classes and do a great deal of the work,” said Director Peterson. “We did this all together with many of you who are members of the garden, and we all, collectively, put this together. Even though we had a little set-back, we are hopeful we’ll have a beautiful garden.”

Riverbay’s Community Relations Director Michelle Sajous also said that it was Peterson, Sharbaan and Shelley who came to her initially with the idea of the community garden.

“I love the fact that they not only came to me with the idea, but they have been the worker bees behind the idea,” stated Sajous. “It’s something to come with an idea and then expect me myself to do it, but when people come and bring a group of 80 volunteers, that they have garnered, who come out every month to the meetings, they are prepared, and all of us together have been a part of this, I want to thank all of you. I’m sorry we had a little set-back, but we’re back strong and we still have work to do so put your gloves on.”

“I did help get this started, but it’s everyone’s assistance that will make this a success it will be,” Shelley said. “We’ve had the vision for months and month and

urban fellow to look to access our resilience if we have a category 3 hurricane in the next five years; looking at waterfront properties, etc.

Cooperators are encouraged to attend Community Board No. 10 meetings to keep abreast of what’s happening in our district. Our own Martin Prince is the Chairman.

Our local Library (Baychester) has received a NYC Grant to provide free after-school services to 60 students in 1st – 8 grades. This is the same grant/service that a Board member has suggested for another not-for-profit to open under the supermarket in Bartow.

YOUTH COMMITTEE UPDATE We had a very lively meeting and discussed several new exciting initiatives.

We will continue to feature a Co-op City Youth on a weekly basis. The feedback from the college fair was very informative and will assist volunteers in planning the 2015 event. Thank you!

Our member, Rupa Tharay, is contacting schools about the upcoming Family Fun Night for Children affected by Autism to be held on Friday, December 4.

Please call my number to register.

One of our members has volunteered to plan trips for youth and their families.

Please contact us if you have ideas of places to go.

As the holiday approaches, many churches and organizations would like to give to those who are homeless. A member who directs a homeless shelter reminded us to consider personal items, cleaning supplies, laundry detergent, hats, scarves & gloves. Please consider items food stamps cannot purchase for a holiday basket.

Members will be updating the orientation package for new shareholders. Sgt. Gregory will make a presentation at our December 9th meeting on self-defense tactics and the community is invited.

However, you must call to register as we serve refreshments.

Many thanks to all members who have volunteered to get involved with our community schools and other projects.

One of our members will be speaking at one of our middle schools about our youth committee.

Media is the air that our youth breathe and we have a Facebook and email account. Email us at: ccyouth cmte@gmail.com. Check us out at: Facebook.com/ccyouthcmte. Please visit us on Facebook.

We invite students to consider joining our committee as we value your voice.

Also, you will get credits for “community service” that are required when applying for some colleges and grants.

AUDIT COMMITTEE The Audit Committee will be reviewing resumes for an “in-house” auditor during the week.

OTHER Congratulations to the Ad-Hoc Committee for getting the bidding process going to interview management firms. The community will be kept abreast of progress.

Continue to support our President and all Board members for the enormous hours donated on your behalf.

“True faith and courage are like a kite – an opposing wind raises it higher.”

I may be reached at: eturner@ riverbayboard.com, 917-324-1033 or 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10745.

now that we’re on our way, we’re going to have the most beautiful garden in the northeast Bronx. The great thing is that everybody can be involved in this garden, despite where you live.”

Gail Sharbaan, the other, more “quiet” force behind the garden, then invited everyone to join in the planting of daffodil bulbs that were received from New Yorkers for Parks. While Riverbay’s Grounds Department personnel dug the trench, the volunteers, including Assemblyman Benedetto, planted the bulbs along the fence.

After the ceremony, Riverbay Board Secretary Francine Reva Jones, who was in attendance, said: “I am so excited about this grand opening and I can’t wait to get started. My organization was just about to join a food club, but now we may not have to if we can get together and be a part of this.”

Carmen Villafane, a member of community garden and a long-time resident of Building 25, said that she read they were going to do a community garden and decided to join. “I really like gardening and I like the idea of them doing a community garden in Co-op City which I think is fantastic; we’ve been needing one of these for a long time to help beautify the community and just to have the garden here where residents can come in and enjoy life during the days, the weekend, it’s very therapeutic.

I can’t wait. It’s fantastic.”

Zainab Miller, who lives in Building 1B and is a professional landscape designer, also signed up when she read

about the community garden being started.

“This was right up my alley,” Zainab said. “I did a lot of the renderings for the garden, but it was from a collaborative process. We all got together, we had workshops, we talked about what we wanted in the garden and then I just helped them organize their ideas and put it onto paper. It’s a wonderful project.

First of all, you get to grow fresh fruits and vegetables and things like that, but also for the cohesion. When people drive by and they see a beautiful garden, they see that people care about the community and that makes a big difference.”

“It’s going to be beautiful, just a matter of everybody pitching in and throwing in a hand, that’s all,” said William Walker of Building 13. “Togetherness is what makes it work.”

Vivian Campbell who has lived in Co-op City’s Building 13 for 40 years said: “This was a dream. Nothing like life, seeing life come again and again, die and come back. It’s going to be an inspiration for the whole community.”

Hector Ayala of the Co-op City Little League, which is right next to the Rivers Run Community Garden, said that he is looking forward to being good neighbors.

“Hopefully, once they finish this project (the garden), we might have the opportunity to have parents watch the games from the garden. This is great. As far as the Little League goes, now we have a community garden which should beautify the area and that should bring more parents and players out.”

CCPD

for a non-critical use. If cooking often causes your smoke detector to go off, you may wish to consider purchasing a detector with a temporary silencing button for use when cooking. Fanning the smoke detector and opening windows will quiet the smoke detector without removing the batteries.

Statistics show that having a working smoke detector in your home cuts your risk of dying in a fire almost in half. Residential fires turn fatal most often in homes that do not have working smoke detectors. Smoke detectors give you valuable escape time in the event of a fire. When you are sleeping, the added escape time is essential to your survival in the event of a fire.

Purchasing and insuring the functionality of your smoke detector is the single most important thing you can do to safeguard your family against fires. Test your smoke detector monthly and change the batteries twice a year when you change your clocks. Most Co-op City apartments have new smoke detectors with 10 year batteries, so changing the batteries is not necessary.

Be sure your family has a plan and a meeting place in the event of a fire. Not knowing exactly what to do wastes precious time in the event a smoke detector goes off. Kids are used to practicing fire drills and “Stop, Drop and Roll” (what to do if your clothing catches fire) techniques in school; be sure to practice at home. A few minutes of planning now can save lives later on. You may feel silly doing some of these drills, but you won’t feel silly when you draw upon that practice in a Real Life situation. The more you practice, the easier it becomes in a real situation.

If you are speaking about the time change, remember it is called Daylight Saving Time. It is often erroneously referred to as Daylight Savings Time. The time change has nothing to do with banking, just about “Saving” daylight. It has been put in effect for the purpose of saving energy because it stays light longer during the summer months. The dark period in the morning is a time when most people are asleep anyway.

Daylight Saving Time is not observed worldwide.

Puerto Rico is one place that does not utilize Daylight Saving Time. When we fall behind this Sunday, we will be one hour behind Puerto Rico. When we “SPRING AHEAD,” we will be on the same time zone as Puerto Rico.

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

Public Safety Blotter: October 23-24, 2014

October 23 - Side of 170 Dreiser Loop One male was arrested for disorderly conduct. A warrant check revealed that he had two active warrants. The individual was processed, issued community complaints and was transported to Central Booking.

October 23 - 120 Debs Place One male was arrested for a past assault that occurred in the building early in the month. The male was issued a community complaint and transported to the 45 Precinct for processing.

October 26 - 120 Co-op City Blvd Two non-resident males were arrested for assault and also charged with assault to an Officer and resisting arrest. Both were transported to Central Booking for processing and were also issued community complaints.

Oct. 26 - Corner of Co-op City Blvd. & Bartow Ave. One individual was arrested for larceny and processed as a juvenile. The individual was also issued a community complaint.

October 24 - Einstein Loop, Benchley Pl., Baychester Ave., Darrow Pl. and Donizetti Pl. A joint Ops/Cond Team with the 45 Pct. Crime Unit was conducted. Target areas were addressed. Universal Summonses and Community Complaints were issued to two residents and two non-residents.

Co-op City Times / November 1, 2014 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.

Two years ago at this time of the year, New York and surrounding states were facing the effects of Hurricane Sandy. Co-op City’s storm damage consisted of several downed trees and limbs. Most fortunately, there were no injuries as a result of Hurricane Sandy.

Co-op City was fortunate that there was not lasting damage caused by Hurricane Sandy. Co-op City residents complied with directives to secure personal property on terraces and patios. Co-op City residents have always been prepared for all types emergencies.

(Continued from page 7)

15 Cooperators who listened to the warnings and secured property and remained in their homes were effective in insuring everyone’s safety.

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. Also remember, all Riverbay employees and contractors carry identification; do not open your door unless you are expecting someone. 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.

16

Co-op City Times / November 1, 2014

Broun Place Townhouse Association

Don’t forget to vote on November 4th. You may think it is just mid-term elections, they are not so important; WRONG, every election counts.

Halloween has come and gone and we hope everyone enjoyed the fun of dress-up and pretend. The townhouse clusters receive many “trick and treaters,” even dogs in costume! Personally, we shut down at 6:30 and post a sign.

This week, we thank the Buildings and Grounds Department for trimming one of our beautiful trees. The branches had grown so long, they were touching car roofs.

Celebrate that Barnes & Noble, the only true bookstore in the Bronx, is staying on. Thank you to everyone that signed the petition online and thank everyone for recognizing the importance of keeping Barnes & Noble in our neighborhood.

It is the season for phone scams. Beware: the scammer says he is a NYC policeman soliciting for the “NYC Retired Policemen’s Organization.” We checked with the true NYC police and they NEVER solicit! Please do not

Building 27 Association

Hello, neighbors. The fall weather is here, dress accordingly and be careful, and let’s hope for a good winter weather-wise.

Community Board 10 (CB10) met here at Dreiser Loop Auditorium on October 14th at 7:30 p.m.

Community boards are a vital entity to any community which assists in resolving issues in its district.

CB10 has at least 7 committees that one can join to discuss issues and most of the issues are resolved with their assistance. A presentation was given by Lt. Hogan of the Fire Dept. of NY. He informed us of a senior citizens smoke and carbon monoxide alarm installation program and left literature if anyone is interested. Also, we were informed by a representative from the Baychester Library of the Fall after-school tutoring available for students in 1st through 8th grades. The registrations began October 14th; phone number is (347) 697-9909.

GENERAL ELECTION will be November 4th.

Make sure you cast your vote. Also ex-felons can vote, but one must be registered to vote. You may check with the NAACP located right here in Einstein if you would like to know your status or just have general information; tell your friends and relatives.

SUNSHINE COMMITTEE: We are in need of cooperators to work on this committee, to send birthdays, bereavement, get-well cards, etc. to add a little sunshine in someone’s life. IF THIS IS YOU, please contact the association.

FUNDRAISING COMMITTEE: Well, we told you they will be back. We would like for you to join us on a trip to ACE IN THE HOLE for a tribute to Sam Cook (WE ARE HAVING A PARTY) on Thursday, February 19th, 2015 at the Royal Manor, Garfield, New Jersey. Price is $85 which includes transportation, a family-style menu (braised tips, beef, roast chicken, etc.) and 2 complimentary drinks. We had an excellent time last December, 2013, and this is why we are GOING BACK. Don't miss this back in the day (MEMORIES).

Representatives from the building association will be in lobbies A, B, and C on Thursday, November 13th, 5:00 p.m. to 7 p.m. to collect your payments, cash, checks or money orders. For further information, please contact Margie, 917-921-7749; Nelson Sweeting, 646-644-4055 and Sharon at 718-671-1905. Also, checks can be made payable to Building 27 Association and mailed c/o Lillian Sumpter, 140 Erdman Pl., Apt. 6D, Bronx, NY 10475.

OUR NEXT GENERAL MEETING is scheduled for Thursday, November 20th at 7 p.m. Our speaker will be Joe Boiko, the Asst. Mgr. and Ombudsman of Co-op City. We will also have a Thanksgiving holiday raffle for 3 prizes.

The association thanks you all for your continuous support. Without you and you, there would be no association. We extend our prayers for the sick and shut in, wishing you a speedy recovery. Our heartfelt sympathy to those who have lost a loved one. Let us continue to remember each other in prayer and pray for our leaders everywhere. Share a smile and ENJOY life.

—H. Overman

fall prey, do not donate over the phone.

Please plan to attend our next meeting on November 20, at 7 p.m., Bartow Community Center, Rm. 31. We are so happy to announce, a contingent from Debs Place Townhouse Association is planning to attend along with our CSO manager, Ms. Vanessa Aldea. Refreshments will be offered and 50/50 too. You can resolve problems by discussing them here. Broun Place Association has begun membership renewals. Dues of $12 per household can be placed in the mail slot of Apt. 31B, Apt. 10A or Apt. 22A. Broun Place Executive Officers are: President: Mrs. Eva Kindaichi-Lazaar; Vice President: Mrs. Vivian Burrus; Treasurer: Ms. Lillian Richardson; Secretary: Ms. Grace Emanuel and Ms. Lana Spaulding and Mr. Jesse Seise are our support team. We hope you continue to work to enhance and maintain the quality of life in Broun Place and Co-op City!

The implementation of the promised traffic improvements has begun. They were outlined in the Co-op City

Times, September 13, 2014. Keep updated by following news in the Co-op City Times.

Call 3-1-1 and make them aware of the littered areas adjacent to Co-op City where Co-op City has no jurisdiction. Geese and animals, etc. scavenge here because of litter in the streets and puddles. We enjoy walking through the Greenway and appreciate living and celebrating 46 years of Co-op City. More information is available on Co-op City, on the website: www.riverbaycorp.com/.

Recycling garbage correctly is important; please take the time to read the bin labels. Call Public Safety, 718-3793050, to help this department enforce our quality of life rules and regulations. Public Safety wants our assistance, “If You See Something, Say Something.”

We send prayers to all recovering from surgery, illness or injury and hope for the best recovery possible. Do you have a question or tiding regarding Broun Place? Submit them to 31B and have a great week.

—Eva Lazaar

Co-op City Times / November 1, 2014

17

18

Co-op City Times / November 1, 2014

Co-op City Times / November 1, 2014

19

20

Co-op City Times / November 1, 2014

Building 33 Association

On Saturday, October 25, we showed three [3] movies. At 4:30 p.m., we had a building get together, then at 6 p.m. and 8 p.m., we showed another movie.

Cooperators who came down had a nice time. The sandwiches and macaroni salad that were ordered from Capri Deli was a hit. The Halloween donuts from Dunkin Donuts were very cute, decorated with the Halloween face.

Everything was very nice.

Ms. Frederica Washington and Mrs. Pearl Velez donated decorations and Halloween goodies for the children.

Thank you so much.

I want the building to know, when we take the time to provide activities for you, it is a shame that more of you do not take advantage of it.

The children in the building keep asking me when is the Halloween Party.

As you know, that is our biggest hit with

the kids. Due to the disconnect we have with you, younger parents, to come forward and help us entertain your children, we had to give the party up.

Besides the disconnect we have, most of you do not pay your building dues. If the dues were paid, we could hire a clown to entertain your kids. Christmas is almost here, will we have a volunteer Santa Claus for the lobby? We will see.

The Association extends their deep-

est sympathy to Mrs. Janie Williams on the loss of her husband, Mr. Joe Moore.

He will be missed. Rest in peace, Joe. A gift was sent to the American Cancer Society in Joe’s name from the building.

Acts of concern is another way the Building Association dues come into play.

Get well wishes to the sick and shutin's. God bless.

—Patricia Bonaparte

Newsflash to one and all: Our Association is still safe, sound and independent as we have been since the 1970's (under a different name). For that, we owe Mr. Bill Gordon of the Riverbay Board of Directors a BIG “thank you!”

He championed our endangered cause, although he was, at that time, bearing the huge responsibilities of President and did not necessarily agree with our choice - but because right was on our side, he stuck by us.

We also owe Mr. Gordon a debt of gratitude, when simultaneously requalifying our association, 100 Aldrich Street became the test site for the “user unfriendly” intercom/automatic lobby door systems. He carried forth to the “powers that be” with our complaints, as well as our self-imposed survey,

regarding the immensely negative features of the installation and stuck with our campaign for changes to be made throughout the balance of his term as President.

Then, thankfully, Mr. Cleve Taylor took office and picked up our banner and fought to allow us to convince everyone else (including the Construction Committee) to go back to the drawing board. The residents of Building 15A take pride in the fact that their representatives did not just take the cards dealt. Instead, they stood up to be counted and in the long run (seven months and counting), we take comfort in the fact that we have served our community well and prevented all the other buildings from unnecessary pain and suffering.

We appreciate the entire Board of

Directors for paying heed to our pleas and taking action to stop moving forward with the project and seeking a better way.

We would also like to thank Mr. Tony Rasulo, Director of the Construction Department, for having the walkway of the Mosley Memorial Park entirely redone. It has been a mess for the longest time. Now, not only does it look terrific, but it is great underfoot.

Another big Thank You is extended to Borough President Ruben Diaz, Jr., Assemblyman Michael Benedetto and former Assemblyman Stephen Kaufman for accomplishing the “stay of execution” with regard to the Barnes & Noble store. It is important that you not only extend your appreciation to these gentlemen, but support Barnes & Noble by doing business with them as fre-

quently as possible thereby letting Prestige Properties know that you will not give up another quality of life.

Apathy doesn’t accomplish anything – squeaky wheels do!

Kudos to Cooperators United for their positive accomplishments with regard to the dangerous traffic problems created by Bay Plaza Mall. Keep up the good work!

We have had a difficult year so far.

Hopefully, as time goes on, we can get back to the lighter everyday events of theme of life. Until then, we will continue to do our best to improve the quality of life for one and all here in our special space in the world.

The next general meeting will be held Tuesday, November 11, 7:30 p.m. in the Association Room.

—Dorothea Castle

“Where We Live and Breathe” Art Exhibition will be presented by Building 13 Association, Inc. on Friday, November 7, from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at 100 Casals Place Association Room. The exhibit will feature a mosaic display of the Co-op City community through photographs, painting, textile art and an original film entitled, The Art of Story Telling. This event is made possible with public funds from the Bronx Council on the Arts through The Department of Cultural Affairs’ Greater New York Arts Development Fund and the New York State Council on the Arts Decentralization Program.

Special thanks to Gail Sharbaan, Valerie Gunn, Denise Shelley and Lelia Dickenson for sharing their talents making the art forms come to life.

Kudos to all who participated in making and sewing patches together for the community quilt. Don’t miss it.

Trip to the Sands Casino/Amore Winery/Outlet Shopping/Golden Corral in Bethlehem, Pa. is scheduled for November 8. The bus will leave from 100 Casals Place at 7:00 a.m.

Please be prompt. Thanks for joining us, we appreciate your support.

Our Building Association Meeting will be held on November 13 at 7:00 p.m. There were some questions that came up during our last meeting that involved Public Safety. In November, our guest will be a representative from the Co-op City Public Safety Department. We are looking forward to meeting some of our new cooperators.

Thanksgiving - Come and break bread with friends. Headed by “Chef” Toni Hecker, Building 13 Association wants to celebrate the spirit of giving and invite you to join us for a sit down Thanksgiving Day Dinner, November 27 at 1:00 p.m. on a first come basis while food lasts.

The Baychester Library in Asch Loop is part of the Enrichment Zone offering structured homework help to students in Grades 1 through 8. They will also address the Common Core Learning Standard in math, literacy, science, and social studies. Go to the library after 2:00 p.m. to register or call 347-697-9909 while seats are available.

On Thursday, November 6 - The 45th Precinct Community Council meeting is scheduled to be held at the Bartow Community Center in Room 31 at 7:30 p.m. There is strength in numbers, so here is an opportunity to be heard. This is not a Riverbay meeting, so other communities will be there and so should we.

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

Thanks for making our team work.

—Leslie Peterson

Building 16 Association held its meeting on October 13th. We made a list of the ones that came and what they were bringing for our fish and chicken fry on October 18th. Everyone that came and brought something helped to make it a success and it was a big success, thanks.

To the ones that cooked, to the ones that went out and purchased the food,

and last, but not least, to the servers, thank you! You all were some troopers!

Thanks again!!

Our next meeting will be on November 10th.

To the ones that are having a special occasion, have a happy one. To the sick and shut in, get well soon! To the bereaved, you have our sympathy.

—Clara Coston

Building 15A&B Association

Building 13 Association

Building 16 Association

Co-op City Times / November 1, 2014

21

22

Co-op City Times / November 1, 2014

Special Thanks Greetings, cooperators, The association would like to thank all cooperators who participated in the meet and greet held on 10/8. Over 60 residents stopped by to mingle, make comments and pay dues. Based on the overwhelming positive feedback, we look forward to hosting more in the future.

General meeting We held our regular meeting on 10/21 with special guest, FDNY Firefighter Jones. Firefighter Jones provided a plethora of fire safety information in which he highlighted safety tips for our seniors, fire escape planning, and keeping your home safe during the holidays. No one ever wants to experi-

Thanks to all cooperators who attended our general meeting on Tuesday, October 21. The meeting was opened with a prayer by our Vice President, Sharon Clarke, for all of our neighbors who are dealing with illness and other problems. Our guest speaker was scheduled to be Director of Building & Janitorial Services, Luis Salazar. However, he could not attend and one of his assistants, Mr. John Samura, represented him.

The main concerns addressed were: When a cooperator moves in/moves out, or several pieces of furniture are

Greetings, cooperators, We were honored to have Ms. Desiree Walker and Reverend Deborah Jenkins as our guest speakers at our October 17th association meeting. Ms. Walker is the outreach coordinator of SHARE, an association dedicated to awareness and experienced support for women facing breast and ovarian cancer. Ms. Walker presented a workshop which gave us very timely information on breast and ovarian cancer. Her workshop also included information on

Building 25 Association

ence such a tragedy in their home, but we must ensure we are fully equipped with the proper knowledge of fire safety if such an occurrence happens.

All cooperators should have had the new smoke alarms installed in their bedrooms that have a 10-year lithium battery life. Never use your stove as a heating unit; with long periods of use, the carbon monoxide levels are very high and this odorless gas will cause fatalities. If additional heating is desired, Firefighter Jones recommends using heating equipment, such as heaters or electric blankets that only have the Underwriters Laboratories (UL) Mark, which shows that the product has been safety tested.

According to Jones, in the event of a

fire in your apartment, know the closest and safest means of egress (exits), get everyone out of the apartment and keep the door closed to contain the fire in one area. Be sure to alert neighbors on the floor, never use the elevator and call 9-1-1 when you have reached a safe place. If there is a fire in the building, but not in your apartment, it is safer to stay inside, keep the door closed and call 9-1-1. While nothing is completely fireproof, we do live in well constructed buildings that are relatively fire resistant.

Now that the holiday season is upon us, pay close attention to candles and lights and be sure to strategically position them away from areas that are highly flammable. Fire safety material

Building 31 A&B Association

being delivered, the elevator should be padded to prevent its being damaged.

When this procedure is not being followed, it should be called to the attention of our Security Department. Also, signs should be prominently posted informing cooperators how to handle garbage in the compactor room. There was a safety complaint concerning the hazardous condition of the steps leading from the side walk to the mall level in the Einstein Shopping Center. We were informed that repairs will be started soon in that area.

The knitting and crochet circle

meets on Mondays from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.; game night is every other Friday from 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.; we are looking forward to starting movie night again soon, all to take place in our meeting room, B side.

The Scholarship Committee sponsored a fundraiser trip to Mount Airy Casino on Saturday, October 18th.

Although we had a wonderful time, the amount of building participation from both sides was relatively low. It is always important to participate in our fundraisers. We do this for our children.

Audrey Cabbell, B-side, will host a

Building 19 Association

various agencies that could provide outreach and information on aspects affecting the quality of everyday life.

Building 19 Association sincerely thanks Ms. Walker for her time and effort extended to Building 19 Association.

Reverend Deborah Jenkins brought to us information about the Grandparent Program currently providing support, information and outreach to grandparents who are the primary caregivers of the second generation. This

program is operating with the assistance of the 45th Precinct to assist grandparents in raising their grandchildren. Thank you, Reverend Jenkins, for your presentation.

On October 19, a team of five members of Building 19 Association walked together in the Making Strives Walk at Orchard Beach, run by the American Cancer Society. Congratulations to all the walkers. You have helped us take one step closer to curing cancer in our lifetime.

Building 32 Association

was handed out to all those in attendance. For more fire safety information and material, contact the Fire Safety Education Unit at 718-281-3870 or visit www.nyc/fdny.gov.

Announcements Well wishes to all those who are celebrating birthdays, anniversaries, births and special events in November. Condolences to cooperators who lost loved ones.

Blessings and prayers go out to our sick and shut-in. Thank you to cooperators who attended the meeting and hope to see more participation. Stay tuned for information on our next meeting. For information or assistance, you can contact us at Building25ca@gmail.com. As always, thank you in advance for your support.

—Katrina Asante

Halloween spooky night of crafts and science fun for our children on Wednesday, October 29th. Since this will be printed after the event, we truly hope all will have pitched in to make this a successful event.

Our 50/50 raffle was won by Audrey Lazaar and the door prize was won by Israel Cruz, both from the A-side. Our next guest will be Public Safety Chief Frank Apollo at our November meeting.

Please be sure to exercise your civic duty and vote in the Tuesday, November 4th election.

—R. Hedgepeth

I am extending my monthly invitation to all Building 19 cooperators to attend our November steering committee meeting. In November, because of Election Day occurring on the first Tuesday of the month, our Steering Committee meeting will take place on Wednesday, November 5th. Your help is needed to help make plans for the future activities of Building 19. Join us on Wednesday, November 5th at 7:30 p.m. in the association room.

—Lillie Hall

Since what goes up must come down, please come down to your lobbies today, November 1, to take down the decorations that were so lovingly put up. Assistance is both needed and appreciated.

Our fundraiser bake sale is sched-

uled for November 15, starting at 12 p.m. All donations are appreciated; home-baked or store bought. For further information, please contact Ms. BrownClarke at 718-671-1685.

We are planning a trip to the Westchester Dinner Theatre in May,

2015 to see West Side Story. In addition, our General Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, November 18, at 7:30 p.m.

There will be a special guest. The Association Room, or Meeting Room as it is sometimes referred to, is located in Building 32B, first floor rear. A super-

market gift card will be the door prize at this meeting; this will help the winner defray the cost of Thanksgiving dinner.

There will also be light refreshments and a 50-50. Come to a meeting and find out what's happening in our building and community. —Lorna Smith

Hel-lo!

Our first building association meeting will take place on Monday, November 3rd. Meet & greet your newly elected Association executive board team officials.

• Nominations & elections for vacant position, “financial secretary,” still pending (voting open to all Building 10 cooperators) “B” Section Captain (Run-off election) Vicki B. vs. Marie McCant (voting open only to “B” section cooperators) Doors open 6:45 p.m. meeting election will promptly begin 7:00 p.m.

My compliments to the “B” section cooperators who started the initial lobby Halloween decorations ...

Looking good. And as always, Mrs. Cookie Carattini and her devotees deserve an acknowledgement for their overall creative, sensually themed decorating in and around our building. "Again, job well done by all."

We're currently in the midst of concluding our Financial-IRS institutional requirements and drafting "our" new Association By-laws.

We'll keep you posted to further developments.

—Tiny Wood

The next general meeting of the building association will be on Thursday, Nov. 6. Our guest speaker will be Riverbay Board President Cleve Taylor. Come on down and give our Board President a hardy welcome along with all the questions that you may have. The meeting will take place in the Association Room in Building 30B lobby. The door opens at 7 p.m. with the meeting starting 7:30.

Please be respectful of your fellow neighbors. Throw your garbage down the chute, do not leave it on the floor of the compact room. Place bulk

garbage in the designated area in the basement and place bottles in the plastic bag in the compact room.

Please do not smoke in the hallways or in the stairways, some of your neighbors are allergic to the smoke.

The association hopes that those who attended our party had a great time, and that our children enjoyed their Halloween.

Those who are celebrating birthdays, anniversaries, and new additions to your families congratulations.

Those who are under the weather, get well soon.

—Linda Werner

Building 10 Association

Buildings 30 A and B Association

Co-op City Times / November 1, 2014

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

Salsa & Zumbali Dancercise – Most Saturdays at 10:00 a.m., Dreiser Center, Room #1. Dance and exercise to Latin and R&B sounds. Call Keith at 917-561-6211 or Iris, 917-838-7723.

Creative Movement – Saturday dance classes for children, ages 3-7 at 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m., Dreiser Center, Room #2. A volunteer assistant is needed. An interest in dance is helpful, but no experience is necessary. A high school student who needs community service hours would be ideal. If interested, contact Ms. Barnes at 646-2814570.

Computer Classes – This class meets at 12:00 p.m. on Saturdays, Dreiser Center, Room #15. Learn Internet use, virus protection, e-mail, Microsoft Office, etc. Bring your laptop or tablet to class with you. Fee: $50 or $8 per class.

Call Mercedes at 347-943-0423.

Yoga & Pilates Mat Classes – Tuesdays, 7 p.m., Dreiser Center, Rm. #2. Lose weight, tone and strengthen your muscles with exercises that reduce stress through breathing techniques. Call Meena at 718-671-8364.

Belly Dance Classes – Wednesdays, 7 p.m., Dreiser Center, Rm. #2. A fun and healthy way to stay in shape!

Call Xonia at 646-301-9438.

Donizetti Building Four Association

Our next meeting is scheduled for November 13, at 7:30 p.m. in the association meeting room. All cooperators are invited to come down and bring a neighbor. All topics, inspired ideas and suggestions can become part of the conversation. Also complaints, community observations and constructive criticisms are welcomed. Refreshments will be served and don’t forget the 50/50 raffle.

The Halloween Party hosted last Saturday was a “Scream.” Approximately 40 children plus parents and/ or guardians attended this special costumed event. The children ate, played games, participated in a dance contest and costume contest. Our most popular event as always was musical chairs played by the children and adults (separately). Special thanks to the adults and children that stayed behind to clean up. This is just one example of what the proceeds of our fundraiser events provide.

FUNDRAISER EVENTS • Holiday Trip: Come join on a trip to MEDIEVIL TIMES in Lyndhurst, New Jersey on Saturday, December 27 for an afternoon with family and friends.

The cost of the trip is $70 which includes; roundtrip transportation, lunch and the show. Bus will leave Donizetti Place at 12 p.m. A deposit of $35 per person is due by November 15th and no refunds after December 1st. For more information, call Yvonne at (718) 6716922, Diane at (347) 275-7565, Mary at (718) 671-0425 or Sandra at (718) 320-2745.

• Thanksgiving Turkey Raffles: Building representatives will be in the lobbies selling tickets for our Annual Thanksgiving Turkey Raffles on the following days: November 6th in B building ONLY. On November 7th and 8th from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in all three (3) lobbies. Drawing will take place on November 20th in association room of Bldg. 4B. ALL persons from all over are invited to support this event because winners need not be present to win.

• Senior Holiday Dinner: Don’t forget to sign up or call for a seat to our Senior Dinner schedule for November 21. Each senior may bring one (1) guest.

Must receive RSVP by November 16th. You may sign up beginning November 6th while we are in the lobby selling the Thanksgiving turkey raffles.

Safety Tip: DO NOT OPEN LOBBY DOOR FOR ANYONE YOU DO NOT KNOW!! It is holiday time so be extra careful.

Congratulations to all those celebrating a special occasion. Get well wishes are extended to the sick and shut-in and God bless our troops. The cold is fast approaching… if you know someone in need of special attention for any reason at any time, please let an association member know.

Remember, this is our home. “IF YOU SEE SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING.” —Yvonne Burrus (DW)

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

Fitness Walks – Join us for a daily 8:00 a.m. Walk around the Section 1 Greenway.

Alvin Ailey Holiday Dance Performance – Saturday, December 20th. Tickets are available. This is a Scholarship Fundraiser and we hope you will support the children. Call 718-379-5555.

White House Tour – The Association is planning a one-day bus trip to the White House in Washington, D.C. for May, 2015. Contact us if you would like to go. Call 718-379-5555.

Entrepreneurial Awareness Day - The Association will plan an Entrepreneurial Awareness Day to promote Co-op City businesspersons. If you have a business, please network with others for the benefit of all.

Please vote for the candidate of your choice on November 4th.

23 SAVE THE DATE - The Association will co-sponsor an “Educational Symposium on Ebola” with The Drammeh Institute, Inc. on Saturday, November 22nd at 1:00 p.m. in the Dreiser Community Center, Room 4. All are welcome. Admission is free.

Office Hours – The Association office hours: Mondays and Wednesdays, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.

Should you need information about our programs and events or wish to join the Association, please stop in.

The next meeting will be held on November 8th at 4:00 p.m. in Dreiser Center, Room 15. If you are unable to attend this meeting, please read our weekly column for information. Also, if you wish to join or update your membership, please send a check or money order (DO NOT MAIL CASH) of $15 for a single membership or $25 for families to: African-American Association of Co-op City, P.O. Box 702, Co-op City Station, Bronx, NY 10475.

Donations are welcomed. Like us on Facebook at CoopcityAfricanamericanassoc.

—Francine Jones

24

Co-op City Times / November 1, 2014

Cinema Exchange Fridays: High school students are welcomed to join us for after school film screenings at the Drammeh Center on the following Fridays: Nov. 7, Nov. 14 and Nov. 21 from 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Learn how films are made from science fiction, dramas to comedy, and watch a popular film that demonstrates relative examples. Screenings are free. Popcorn and Greetings from the members of NCNW! The Saturday Academy Education Program begins today, Saturday, November 1, at the Dreiser Community Center, Room 14, from 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. There is limited space left for those who still want to enroll their children who are in grades 3-6. Additional staff will be on site during the program time on Saturdays between 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. to register students for the 2014-15 school year, until all spaces are filled.

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

Our Youth and Adult Halloween parties both took place on Saturday, October 25th. The Youth and Social Committees would like to thank all those who participated, volunteered and made donations, helping to make the parties fun and successful events.

Drammeh Center

refreshments will be served. Seating will be limited.

An educational and cultural forum on the Ebola crisis will take place on Saturday, November 22 in the Dreiser Center, Room #4 from 1-5 p.m. The forum will present information about the spread of the Ebola virus on the African continent specifically, and share reports from the affected regions of Liberia,

NCNW

Program has been offering small group instruction in reading and mathematics for over 40 years in the Co-op City community. Our instructors are Board Certified by the New York City Department of Education. Classes will be in session until spring 2015. The fee for the year is $250 which includes a non-refundable registration fee of $25.

This investment is equivalent to less than $4 per hour, per student, for tutoring lessons to improve academic performance.

All fees are to be paid by December 27. For further information, please

call (718) 655-9034 or (718) 671-2555.

The Youth Committee will be meeting on Saturday, November 1, to continue planning for our 14th Annual Black History Youth Celebration. Save the date: Saturday, February 28, 1 – 4 p.m., Dreiser Auditorium. More information to come. Committee members should contact Lori Melton, Committee Chairperson, for more information.

Members who are interested in working with our new youth program initiative should attend the Saturday, November 8th meeting at 11:00 a.m. Contact Judith

Spanish-American Community Club

On Saturday, November 1st, the club’s Social Committee will be hosting our annual Scholarship Fundraiser Dance. We are pleased to present our musical guests: the legendary Tony Vega and the fantastic Mambo Legends Orchestra. For more information and tickets, please contact Antoinette Toro, (917) 744-4373 or Joe Rodriguez, (917) 656-0811. Tickets bought in advance are only $35; they will be $50 at the door.

Building 26 Association

Happy Fall greetings to all of our Co-op City families, friends, neighbors, merchants and especially our new residents. Belated Halloween greetings to our trick or treaters.

Blessings and many wishes to all who are celebrating birthdays, wedding anniversaries, new births, and other fantastic events during the month of November.

We are sending well wishes for a speedy recovery to all sick, homebound and hospitalized persons.

Our sincere condolences to those who have experienced the loss of a loved one. Our prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time of bereavement. May God bless your loved one with eternal peace.

Election Day is Tuesday, November 4. Please exercise your civic right and duty by voting.

Sierra Leone and Guinea. In addition, we will explore Africa’s health and infrastructure capacity and present documentary evidence in both current and historical context as to why this disease has been hard to control. In addition, avenues where people can direct their support to fight this deadly disease will be available.

We encourage students, academics, policymakers and all interested in learn-

The Section 5 Building Association will be hosting a New Year's Eve party in the Einstein Community Center, Room 45. Interested in attending?

Please contact Pat Cipolaro at (718) 320-2217.

Please help to keep our community beautiful and clean by throwing away trash into garbage cans.

Give back by checking in on your senior citizens and disabled neighbors.

Assist them by picking up groceries and prescriptions, whenever you shop. You truly will be blessed for your good deeds.

Due to the increased terrorism throughout the world, it is extremely important that if you see something unusual or strange, that you say something by immediately calling 9-1-1 for emergencies. Non-emergency calls should be telephoned to 3-1-1.

—YuVonne Lewis

Follow the Co-op City Times online at www.issuu.com/cctimes A Message from the C.S.O. Dept:

Hammering after 6 p.m., vaccuming after 9 p.m., music or TVs played very loudly at any hours, doors slamming constantly at all hours....these are just a few examples of what can disturb the peace of fellow cooperators. Please, let’s work together to make Co-op City a peaceful community.

Save the Date: Our Christmas Party is scheduled for Saturday, December 20th. The Cultural and Social Committees are combining their efforts to make this a very special evening. More information will be available soon.

Additional information for all of our

ing more to attend. Speakers include representatives of the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, United Nations, Academics, and others. The Drammeh Institute is happy to partner with the African American Association of Co-op City and other organizations.

For more information write to: Drammeh.center@gmail.com.

—Elise Edwards

Roberson, Committee Chairperson, for more information.

The NCNW Theatre Group will be attending Our Lady of Kibeho on Saturday, November 23, at the Signature Theatre, 2:00 p.m. Ticket price: $25. If you are interested in attending along with the Theatre Group, please contact Maxine at (718) 320-2366.

Our next General Membership Meeting is Sunday, November 9, in the Dreiser Community Center, Room 11 at 3:00 p.m.

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

—Carmen Rodriguez

Co-op City Times / November 1, 2014

Black Forum

25

Next Defensive driving course The next Black Forum defensive driving course will be next Saturday, Nov. 8, in Rm. 1, Dreiser Community Center, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Lower your liability insurance cost by 10% and remove up to 4 points from your driver’s license. Please make your check in the amount of $35, payable to “the Black Forum of Co-op City,” and mail to P.O. Box 563, Bronx, N.Y. 10475 at least 1½ weeks before the class, or you can walk in on the day of the class, but you must have $35 in cash to pay for the course. Remember, don’t text and drive.

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

tions now, (718) 320-8035. Cost: $25 per person. Sell 10 tickets and get yours free.

Black Forum Aerobics and Zumba Aerobics classes will be held on Mondays and Wednesdays; Zumba on Thursday. Classes will be in the Dreiser Aud., 7:30 p.m. To register, please call (718) 320-8035. Nominal fee for each class.

Black Forum’s Lyons Mane Track Club Register now for the fall. Youth ages 8-18. Practice sessions are held on Mondays and Wednesdays in the Dreiser Auditorium. For further information, or to register your child, please call (718) 320-8035.

Food distribution sites added Starting on Thursday, Aug. 7 and continuing each Thursday after that,

residents of Buildings 27, 28, 29, 32 and 33 must pick up food at the New Vision Church, 115 Einstein Loop, 11 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. every Thursday.

Residents of Building 26, 30, 31, 34 and 35 should go to the Evangelical Church, 2350 Palmer Avenue, 11 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. starting Aug. 7. For information, please call (718) 320-8035.

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

Emergency Food Program We are open on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m., Room 20 in the Dreiser Center. Also, due to budget constraints and shortage of available

food, you must live within zip code 10475 to participate in this program.

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

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

Call (718) 320-8035 or write to Black Forum, P.O. Box 563, Bronx, NY 10475; email: coopcityblackforum@gmail.com.

Help us keep independent community organizations alive in Co-op City.

Everyone is encouraged to join. Call or visit us, Room 20 in the Dreiser Community Center.

—Tony Illis

Reminder! The Retirees’ General Meeting will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 5, at 1:30 p.m. in the Dreiser Loop Auditorium. See you there!

Greetings! The Retirees invite you to their exciting Holiday Luncheon at the Marina del Rey featuring the Carol /DAD Productions on Thursday, December 11, from 11:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Price: $75 (includes transportation plus free admission to the Spring Bash).

First come, first served. Contacts: Beverly Waller & Ida Morton, 718379-0377.

Travel Events Nov. 5-7. (3 days/2nights). Bally’s Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City. Rebate: $25 slot bonus + $25 food coupon and on day of return stop at Resorts with slot bonus TBA. Price: double $200/single $265. Meet Wed., 11/5 at 9:30 a.m. and pick up luggage tags.

Coach Bus will be located (around the corner) opposite H&R Block on Dreiser Loop. Depart 10:00 a.m. sharp!

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

Jan. 14&15, 2015, (2 days/1 night).

Foxwoods Casino & Mohegan Casino, CT. Price: double/triple $179 & single $249. Price includes transportation, one night hotel stay at Foxwoods Resort, one breakfast, one dinner, and casino bonuses. Deposits: Double/triple $60 & single $80. - required ASAP to hold your seat. Note: Final payment due Thursday, Dec. 18th. Contacts: Serita G, 347-564-5722 and Barbara W, 718320-0500.

Theatre Committee: (*prices include transportation/Dreiser Loop): Shows at the world famous Apollo Theatre: (1) Sat., Nov. 8th, 8 p.m. (Price: $63)

- presents Irvin Mayfield, Jr. and The New Orleans Jazz Orchestra featuring Aaron Neville. Coach Bus departs: 6:30 p.m. sharp. Contact: Paisley H, 718-671-8637.

(2) Sat., Dec. 13th, 3 p.m. show.

(Price: $63) presents Nutcracker Suite.

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

Coach Bus departs: 1:30 p.m. sharp.

Contact: Paisley H, 718-671-8637.

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

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

Cinderella (Sherri Shepherd as the

wicked stepmother), Broadway Theatre. Price: $91. Van departs: 12:15 p.m. sharp. Contact: Lois S, 917-6927139.

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

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

Recap: We require your name, telephone number and your deposit/payment to reserve your seat when signing up for shows/trips (Checks payable to Retirees of Dreiser Loop). Committee members will be available in Dreiser clubroom 19 (718-379-0377) on Mondays and/or Thursdays approximately from 3:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.

“Hello November…be awesome!”

—Claudette Davis

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

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

Our Post is always looking for new members to join, so if you are a veteran from any branch of the military, stop by and join us. Bring your DD-214 with you. Post 1871 is located in Section #5 in the Community Center in 135 Einstein Loop, Room 41. Our office telephone number is (718) 320-8165, and our e-mail address is post1871 @optimum.net.

Up and coming events Sunday, November 9—Parade on

East Tremont Ave. at 11 a.m. Starting time: 12 p.m. Meet at the Veterans’ Memorial Park in Throggs Neck. The uniform will be white shirts, uniform hat and dark trousers.

November 11—Veterans’ Day. The parade will take place at the WWI Memorial Park in the Pelham Bay Park.

The uniform of the day will be white shirts, uniform hat and dark pants.

Town Hall Meeting – Saturday, November 15, come voice your opinions. The topic of discussion will be Veterans Administration Health Care, and all veterans are welcome, Legionnaires and non-Legionnaires male and female. The meeting will take place at the American Legion Sam Young Post 620, 1531 Ericson Place, Bronx, NY

10461, from noon to 1 p.m.

Saturday, November 15—General Meeting begins at 10 a.m. sharp so that after the meeting, all Post members can attend the Town Hall Meeting.

All of the Post members who have their name down for the dinner at the Villa Barone, please turn in your $70 to our finance officer as soon as you can.

Few organizations stack up to the American Legion's love of country. The Legion is the nation's foremost authority on U.S. Flag display, education and protection. The Legion celebrates Americanism through wholesome activities for young people, voter registration drives, citizenship programs, educational opportunities and patriotic

observances.

How often should you wash your throw blankets? Wash them a few times a year, according to the care tag directions. If you've been sick and have curled up and moaned under your blanket, be sure to launder it once you've recovered.

Reminder: The November 15th meeting will start at 10 a.m. sharp.

Quotes for the day: Rumors are carried by haters, and spread by fools and accepted by idiots.

Prayer is the most important conversation of the day. Take it to God before you take it to anyone else.

This information was provided by the Post information officer.

—Richard I. Lawson, Jr.

The Williamsbridge Club of the National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Clubs, Inc. is an organization dedicated to community service in the areas of health, employment, education and economic development.

If you are interested in joining our organization, dedicated to community service, please call Sylvia Hicks, Membership Chairperson, 917-9215445. Young Adults are persons 18-35 years of age, you may inquire about our rapidly evolving leaders in the Young Adult section. Ombudsmen are men of the community interested in decreasing the drop out rate of youth in the com-

munity. We are interested in your ideas concerning the accomplishment of this goal.

The Youth Club consists of youth 12 to 18 years of age. The Youth Club is dedicated to community service, higher education, technology and activism. If you fit this description, are interested in expressing yourself, obtaining community service credit, developing new programs and leadership skills, you should join this organization. This is your chance, as a young person, to help plan the year’s activities of the club. Don’t delay obtaining your required community service credits in a fun and interesting

way. Mrs. Hicks welcomes your inquiry about any one of these groups and will be happy to help you through the application process. Look for our table at the College Fair in Dreiser Center today. Ask me about membership in any of our programs.

Applications for scholarships are available for seniors in high school, call Sandra Hall or Joetta Brown, 404803-9869.

All are invited to a community event presenting information concerning Health, Employment, Entrepreneurship, Leadership and Technology. This event will take place at Dreiser Center, Room 9, Saturday, November 8, from 10 a.m.-

2 p.m.

We look forward to the community attending the seminars and workshops.

Anyone wishing to render community service, assist with any of our programs, without joining any of our club areas, may do so. To obtain more information, contact the First Vice President, Sandra Hall, 917-972-7732.

Information concerning the National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Clubs, Inc. may be found at www.nanbpwc.org or our mailing address: Williamsbridge Club, P.O. Box 6, Co-op City Station, Bronx, New York 10475.

—Sylvia Hicks

Retirees of Dreiser Loop

American Legion Post 1871

Williamsbridge Club

26

Co-op City Times / November 1, 2014

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

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

Fri., November 7

Thurs., November 6

Tues., November 4

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

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

Wed., November 5

Mon., November 3

Bartow

Einstein

Dreiser Crochet and Knitting

Library 9:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., Rm. 49

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

Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session

Dominoes

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

10:00 a.m., Rm 45

Stay Well Exercise

Line Dancing w/Ellie

10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m., Rm. 2

on vacation, resume Nov. 11

12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m., Rm. 4

Around The Lunch Table

Gentle Yoga w/Anne

11:30 a.m., Rm 49

1:15 - 2:00 p.m., Rm. 2

Walking and Exercise w/Ms.Gaskill

Intermediate Yoga

2:00 – 4:00 p.m.

2 p.m. - 3 p.m., Rm. 2

cancelled until Nov. 24

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

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

Spelling Bee Spanish Practice Class

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

10:30 a.m., Computer Lab

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

10 a.m., Rm. 49

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

Bingo 1 pm, Rm. 49

12 p.m. – 1 p.m., Rm. 4

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

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

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

Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session

Stay Well Exercise

Blood Pressure

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

1st & 3rd Thursday 10:00 -11:30 a.m., Rm. 8 Line Dancing w/Ellie on vacation, resume Nov. 13

Word Games

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

Chat Session Bingo

Tues, Nov., 4

Basic Cellphone & iPad Training

Library

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

Mon., Nov., 3

Mind Teasers

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

Date:

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

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

Piano Sing Along 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 pm, Rm. 7

Card Games

Bingo

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

1:00 p.m., Rm. 49

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

Dominoes

Po-Ke-No

2:30 p.m., Rm. 31

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

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

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

Schedule subject to changes without notice*

Crochet and Knitting 10:00am-12:00pm, Rm. 7 Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session 9:30-10:30am, Rm. 7 Meditative Moments 11am – Noon, Rm. 8 Mind Teasers 12:00pm-1:00pm, Rm. 4 Spanish Class 1:00pm-2:00pm, Rm. 7 Card Games, Dominoes 2:00pm-4:00pm, Rm. 7 Therapeutic Yoga 1:30pm – 2:30pm, Rm. 8

(Schedule subject to change without notice)

Fee for lunch is $2.00 & $3.50 for guest

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

ALL meals served w/margarine and fresh milk

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

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

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

Wed., Nov., 5

Thurs., Nov., 6

Kosher Orange-pineapple juice Stuffed cabbage w/beef Bowtie noodles Green beans w/tomato

Non-Kosher

Soups, Breads and Desserts

Crispy baked fried chicken Baked sweet potato Creamed spinach

Whole wheat bread Apple sauce

Alt: Egg salad Orange juice, Chicken piccata, Mauzone Deluxe cheeseburger toasted Barley & onion w/onions Braised red cabbage Baked French fries w/apple Garden salad Alt: Tuna salad Orange juice Baked breaded pork Veggie burger chops Mashed sweet potato Broccoli w/toasted garlic Winter blend vegetables Steamed corn on the cob Alt: Baked Flounder Orange-pineapple juice Breaded Tilapia Brown rice/w mushrooms Steamed carrots

Whole wheat bread Canned apricots

Whole wheat bread Fresh fruit

Chilli con carne Baked brown rice pilaf Mixed vegetables

Whole wheat bread Fresh fruit

Baked Salmon w/cilantro citrus sauce Garden salad Mashed potatoes

Challah bread Fresh fruit

Alt: Baked turkey breast

Fri., Nov., 7

Orange juice Baked chicken legs Roasted potatoes Sauteed spinach

Upcoming Events/Trips

Alt: Gefilte fish

There will be no refunds for all trips.

All trips include roundtrip transportation! Call the Bartow Office to register unless otherwise noted, 718-320-2066.

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

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

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

135 Einstein Loop, Room 40, by appointment 177 Dreiser Loop, Room 13, (Office will open after repairs are completed).

Free SNAP (Food Stamp) Application Assistance – Friday, November 7, and November 21, at the Co-op City Senior Services Office, 2049 Bartow Avenue, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Walk-in - First come, first served! Please bring documents that verify your identity, address, income & expenses [rent, medical, etc.].

For more information: 718-320-2066.

FLU Shots – Pathmark will be administering flu shots at the following locations: Dreiser Community Center – Tuesday, November 4th, 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Room 7. Pneumonia vaccines will also be available. Please be sure to bring your health insurance card with you, if you have one.

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

Grandparent Connection Program Annual Bake Sale – 11:00 a.m. – Tuesday, November 4th - Einstein Center, Room 35.

This is an intergenerational fundraiser to purchase holiday gifts for children in a Bronx shelter. For information, call Hattie Lucas, 718-379-0433, Ext. 2139.

Central Avenue – Wednesday, November 5th - $13 – 2 hours Christmas Tree Shop, 1 hour Trader Joe’s and 2 hours Amazing Savings. Pick-ups: Bartow - 9:30 a.m.; Einstein – 9:45 a.m. and Dreiser 10:00 a.m.

Empire – Friday, November 7th - $5.

Pick-ups: Bartow - 9:30 a.m., Einstein 9:45 a.m. and Dreiser - 10:00 a.m.

WalMart – Friday, November 7th $15. Pick-ups: Bartow - 8:30 a.m.; Einstein - 8:45 a.m. and Dreiser - 9:00 a.m.

Lunch Special – Saturday, November 8

- Bartow Center, Room 31 - 10:00 a.m.2:00 p.m., $3 in advance $5 at door. Live entertainment by Elegance of Dance -Mark James and Karen Lupo, music to dance to.

Menu: crispy chicken (chicken arroz de pollo), macaroni and cheese, potato salad, dinner roll w/margarine, cake (home made), juice.

Tanger Outlet - Deer Park, Monday, November 10, $18, (4 hours shopping).

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

New York Botanical Garden Train Show – Tuesday, November 18th - $17.

Pick-ups: Bartow - 11:00 a.m., Dreiser 11:15 a.m. and Einstein - 11:30 a.m. Return time approx.. 3:00 p.m.

Empire – Wednesday, November 19th - $5. Pick-ups: Bartow - 9:30 a.m., Einstein - 9:45 a.m. and Dreiser -10:00 a.m.

Stew Leonard’s – Friday, November 21st - $5. (2 hours) Pick-ups: Bartow 9:30 a.m., Einstein - 9:45 a.m. and Dreiser - 10:00 a.m.

Empire – Friday, November 21st - $5.

Pick-ups: Bartow - 9:30 a.m., Einstein 9:45 a.m. and Dreiser - 10:00 a.m.

Medicare Summit – Friday, November 14, Dreiser Center Auditorium B & C - 10:00-11:30 a.m.

Pick-ups: 9:30 a.m., Einstein Loop; 9:15 a.m., Bartow (by the Library).

Review your options of enrollment in a Medicare plan and get answers to your questions. To register, call 718-320-2066.

Lunch will be served after the Summit for $2. Please reserve your lunch in advance at any center. Menu: Spanish Style roast chicken or Gelfite fish, brown rice with beans, Challah bread, steamed kale, orange juice, fresh fruit, milk.

Weight Management Support Group – Monday, November 3 - 10:00 a.m., 2049 Bartow Ave., Main Office, facilitated by social workers. Learn techniques and information that can help you maintain a Healthy Lifestyle. For information: 718320-2066.

Caregiver Support Group – Cancelled for Tuesday, November 4, will resume November 18 - 1:00 p.m., 2049 Bartow Ave., Room 31. The group offers resources, as well as an atmosphere of understanding and support, whether you care for a loved one from a distance or in your home. Group is facilitated by a social worker. For information: 718-320-2066.

Co-op City Times / November 1, 2014

WEEKLY SCHEDULE

AARP Chapter #4997

FYI: General meeting scheduled for Monday, November 10th, 1:00 p.m. in Dreiser Center – Auditorium “A.” All money is due for the annual Holiday Celebration which is scheduled for Thursday, December 18th, 12 p.m.-5 p.m. at Eastwood Manor - $70. There are tickets available, however, they must be paid for at time of pick up. You may purchase tickets at our meeting or in Room “O” on Thursdays after 1 p.m. or Friday after 10 a.m. (see Stella Baker).

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

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

2014 Tour Activities December 30, 2014 – January 1, 2015 – The Red Carpet Party at the Desmond Hotel, Malvern, PA – Stop at the American Music Theater Christmas Show; after check-in, dinner & entertain-

27

ment; Choice of 4 side events next day; New Year’s Eve “Walk the Red Carpet w/a Photo Op;” Surf & Turf dinner, music/dancing and live show; Cocktail Party & Champagne Toast; New Year’s Day Champagne & Mimosa Brunch w/a show -- $575/person double; $685 single; $565/person triple; travel insurance available - $31/person double & triple; $40 for a single…contact Jean, 718-379-3742.

2015 Tour Activities April 23 – 26, 2015 –Azalea Festival in Norfolk (VA) w/reserved seats for the Azalea Festival Grand Parade; a Dinner Cruise on board the Spirit of Norfolk; attend the International Tattoo Show w/additional activities available-$550/person double; $688/single…$100 deposit, payable to AARP #4997, when you sign up…travel insurance available upon request….Contact Jean, 718-3793742.

—Delores Debnam

Einstein Cancer Fund

Happy birthday and/or happy anniversary to all celebrating this month of November.

A great time was had by everyone attending Hunterdon Hills Playhouse for the comedy of “Breaking Legs.”

We thank you for joining us on this trip.

Tuesday, November 4th—Member ship meeting in Room 38— 1:30 p.m.

Our dues are 12 and new members are most certainly welcomed. All are welcomed to Bingo and refreshments will be served.

Tuesday, November 11th—Mohegan Sun Casino in CT. Cost per person is $33 and receive the casino package of the day of $15 wheel play and $15 food voucher. Time of pick-up, 8 a.m., starting at Einstein Loop followed by Asch

Loop and Dreiser Loop. Please bring a valid photo I.D. For all of the above, please call Lydia at 718-671-3005, Annie Eutsey at 718-320-1874 or Loretta at 718-6712958. You can also call Loretta for memorial cards. We are available Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and evening 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

We are in the process of making plans for April 14th, 2015 at the Tropicana Casino for the headline show of Engelbert Humperdink. All details will appear in our next article.

Please give a call to the homebound and those in nursing homes.

Good health & healing are wished to all.

—Lydia Ruas

Goose Island Seniors

Baychester Library Events VISIT THE LIBRARY - A GREAT WEALTH OF INFORMATION UPCOMING EVENTS for November National Memory Screening Day - Tuesday, November 18, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., by appointment. In recognition of National Memory Screening Day, a heath care professional in association with Alzheimer's Foundation of America will be conducting FREE memory screenings. Individual memory screening sessions will be confidential and will take about 5 to 10 minutes per person. This free adult program is being co-sponsored by the Alzheimer's Foundation of America.

WEEKLY EVENTS for November (Call Library for more information) Toddler Time - Tuesdays, 11:00 a.m.

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

Tech Connect - Thursday, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m., Film - Saturday, 2 p.m..

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

718.379.6700 FREE ADMISSION TO ALL

Now we are in November. Happy birthday and happy anniversary to all that celebrate in the month of November.

Wednesday, November 5—Bingo game in Room 39 at 1:30 p.m.

Admission is $2 for members only.

Refreshments served.

Wednesday, November 12—Going to Seashore Restaurant in City Island for our End of Year Party. Come bring a friend for a very good time and good music, also good food. Price $62. All payments must be in by November 3.

We will have plenty of music for dancing and singing by Mr. Willet. He will play any music you'd like to be played.

Menu: Antipasta, pasta, Seashore salad, bread and butter.

Entrees: Grilled or baked Salmon,

fried shrimps or shrimp scampi, shrimp parmigiana, broiled filet of Sole, broiled seafood combination, prime rib of beef, roasted chicken rosemary or chicken parmigiana, BBQ chicken, BBQ baby ribs with vegetables and roasted potatoes, soda, coffee, tea and that delicious strawberry short cake.

We won’t have any trips to any casinos in the month of November since it's too close to Thanksgiving.

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

Good health to all.

—Mary Pilla

Co-op City Department of Public Safety (718) 671-3050 • www.ccpd.us.

If you SEE something, SAY something!

Read and follow the Co-op City Times online at http://issuu.com/cctimes

28

Co-op City Times / November 1, 2014

Faith In God Church & Bible Institute

Rev. Dr. Gladys R. Little, Apostle, and Pastor & Evangelist Vernon Little greet everyone in the name of Jesus, that name which is above every name.

We want you to know that you are welcome in this house of the Lord! It is His house by ownership, it is our house by stewardship, and it can be your house by membership; so come on in and join with us. May God bless you in this house!

For hope today, remember the end of the story – eternity with God. Let’s go into a passage of Scripture that gives

life instructions. James 4:11-17 says: 11. Do not speak evil of one another, brethren. He who speaks evil of a brother and judges his brother, speaks evil of the law and judges the law. But if you judge the law, you are not a doer of the law but a judge.

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

13. Come now, you who say, “Today or tomorrow we will go to such and such a city, spend a year there, buy and sell, and make a profit;”

14. whereas you do not know what will happen tomorrow. For what is your life? It is even a vapor that appears for a little time and then vanishes away.

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

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

17. Therefore, to him who knows to do good and does not do it, to him it is sin.

Invitations Our Sweet Hour of Prayer will be today at 3 p.m. Sunday School is tomor-

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

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

You will be blessed, encouraged, and inspired.

We are located at 171 Dreiser Loop in Section 1. Our phone # is (347) 2764925. Jesus loves you, and so do we.

—Apostle Gladys R. Little

The Co-op City Pentecostal Tabernacle is located at 120 Benchley Place, Bldg. 24, Bronx, N.Y. 10475.

You are invited to attend service every Sunday morning.

Sunday School for all age group begins at 10:30 a.m. Worship Service starts at 11:45 a.m. Sunday Evening Service starts at 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday morning prayer and fasting service will be held at 11:00 a.m. -1:00 p.m.

Bible Study and prayer meeting will also be held Wednesday evening at 7:30 p.m.

Friday evening Youth Service will be held at 7:30 p.m.

Focus Thought God created mankind with the freedom of choice. His will is that we choose him with a heart of love.

Lesson Text: Joshua 24: 14-16 14. Now therefore fear the Lord, and serve him in sincerity and in truth: and put away the gods which your fathers served on the other side of the flood, and in Egypt; and serve ye the Lord.

15. And if it seemed evil unto you to serve the Lord, choose you this day whom ye will serve; whether the gods which your fathers served that was on the other side of the flood, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land ye dwell; but as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.

16. And the people answered and said, God forbid that we should forsake the Lord, to serve other gods.

God desires a relationship with mankind One of the wonderful revelations of Scripture is that God longs for a rela-

tionship with mankind. He does not need us, but he desires us, He loves us.

He wants communion and intimacy with those whom He created and redeemed. It was for this purpose Jesus Christ died on the cross.

When God created mankind, He enjoyed close connection with Adam and Eve. He enjoyed daily fellowship with them, for when He arrived after their sin they were not surprised by his presence, just ashamed for their nakedness. It was evidently common for them to enjoy time with him daily.

What a precious thing it must have been to have ongoing, regular, intimate fellowship with Him! It still is.

Some people are more decisive than others and seem not to have a problem making up their minds regarding natural choices both big and small. Others chose

between their options, whether the decision is as significant as which job offer to take or as mundane as “paper or plastic.”

Choices have consequences. We have observed this pattern throughout our lives. In matters great and small, this principle holds true, and it is no less true, regarding one’s spiritual standing before God. Life and Death hang in the balance of the choice to repent and to obey the gospel. Our decision either to live for God or reject his appeal leads us ultimately either to Heaven or to Hell. It is this knowledge and understanding that should cause us to approach every decision about our spiritual life soberly and in the fear of God. For further information, call Rev. R. Sibblies, 718-320-4218 or 718-324-0334.

—Rev. R. Sibblies

Pentecostal Tabernacle

Integrative Health Massage Therapy

A Little Corner of Heaven

Serving The Community At The Bay Plaza Mall For Info & Appointment Call: 1-917-346-1806

• Diminishes Chronic Pain • Relieves Tired and Aching Muscles • Relieves Pain of Neck and Back Injuries • Increases Range of Motion in Joints Major Medical Auto Accident (No Fault) Workers Comp (upon approval) Debit and Credit

Love

Life

• Express Anti-oxidant Facial • Heaven’s Signature Non-Surgical Face Lift • PCA Hyperpigmentation Peel • Lypo Slim Cellulite Reduction Body Wrap Debit and Credit

www.alittlecornerofheaven.com

Health

Beauty

VISION CARE SPECIALIST

DR. DAVID HORN, O.D. FAAO • FELLOW, AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OPTOMETRY

• COMPLETE VISION CARE - EYE EXAMINATION

• OCULAR DISEASE TREATMENT

• EYEGLASSES

• GLAUCOMA TREATMENT

• CONTACT LENSES

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

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

120 ALCOTT PLACE

(Bldg. 17 • Sect. 3) • Co-op City

718-379-8029 Medicare and many insurances accepted.

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

CO-OP CITY BAPTIST CHURCH 135 EINSTEIN LOOP (Section 5) • Rooms 50-51 Rev. Dr. Sheldon E. Williams, Pastor

(718) 320-3774 • Sunday School – 9:15 a.m.

• Sunday Worship Services – 8:00 & 11:00 a.m.

• Midweek Worship – Wednesday @ 12 Noon • Bible Class – Wednesday @ 1:00 & 7:30 p.m.

• Prayer Service – Friday @ Noon & 7:30 p.m.

COMMUNION SERVICE EVERY FIRST SUNDAY. YOUTH DAY EVERY FOURTH SUNDAY. ALL ARE WELCOME TO WORSHIP WITH US.

29

Co-op City Times / November 1, 2014 Rev. Dr. Robert A. Smith, Jr., Pastor, and Lady Theresa M. Smith, coFounders, and the Church of the Savior family extend an invitation to every person to worship with us. We are a nondenominational, 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!! A very special invitation to our new neighbors in Co-op City. We love you for who you are, not what you have. Please call us at 917734-4058 for more information.

To our friends and neighbors: Are

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

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

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

Membership is open to all women of the

New Church Location: 120 DeKruif Place (street level).

Praise and Worship begins at 9:30 a.m.

Church telephone: (347) 346-5790 email: fatwcc@aol.com Weekly Worship Experiences 6:00 p.m., Wednesday Prayer Service 6:30 p.m., Wednesday Bible Study Sunday Morning Worship, 9:30 a.m.

Teen Church, 10:00 a.m., 2nd Sundays Children's Church, 3rd Sundays, (K-3) Older Children's Church, 4th Sundays, (4th-7th).

Church Motto: "We are ChristCentered, family-focused with power

Church of the Savior

you searching for a church home?

Come grow with us. Do you have a gift for music? Do you want to be part of planning singles, married, youth ministries? Do you have special talents that's been ignored? Are you serious about changing your life? God has a plan just for you and today is the first day of your new life.

Church of the Savior is located at 920 Baychester Ave. (close to Darrow Pl). Our mailing address is: P.O. Box 86, Bronx, NY 10475.

Sunday Schedule: Meditation and Adult Bible Study 9:15 -10:15 a.m.

Divine Worship - 10:30 a.m.

Come and be blessed, we want an opportunity to love you. See you in

church.

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

Rev. Dr. Robert A. Smith's Sermon Topic: "Just a Touch" Reading from Holy Scripture: Mark 5:21-29.

Weekly Activities Bereavement group, Monday, 5:00 p.m.

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

Every other Saturday - Food Pantry.

For more information in donating or receiving food, please call 718-9255052. Sponsor a family for the Holidays. Please bring a bag with stuff-

St. Joseph’s Episcopal Anglican Church

church and dues are $2 per month.

We look forward to welcoming everyone at 9:00 a.m. on Sunday, November 2, when we will celebrate The Twenty-first Sunday after Pentecost.

Calendar of Events: During the service on Sunday, November 2, the church will celebrate All Saints’ and All Souls’ Day. On Sunday, November 9, the church will celebrate Men’s Day with Canon Charles Simmons as Guest Preacher & Celebrant.

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

Faith @ Work Christian Church

and authority."

Church Mission: To empower, educate and motivate men, women, boys and girls to reach their full potential and live abundant lives through preaching and teaching the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

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

All are welcome to join us any and every Sunday because our goal is to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ, in LOVE, through teaching and preaching the Word of God from the Bible.

The Leaders and Scholars Afterschool Hub has an immediate part-time opening for a School Escort. This is a very important role for a mature (18 and over),

COMMUNITY PROTESTANT CHURCH OF CO-OP CITY

1659 eaSt gUn Hill ROad bROnx, ny 10469 Rev., dR. Calvin e. OWenS, paStOR CHURCH

(718) 862-9172 OFFICE (718) 862-9179

An interdenominational Church of love and understanding, consisting of people of many faiths, races and cultural backgrounds, seeking to live the spirit of Christ with relevance.

CHURCH SCHedUle WEEKLY:

CHURCH SCHOOl - SUnday, 9:00 a.m.

WORSHip SeRviCe: SUnday, 11:00 a.m. bible ClaSS & pRayeR meeting - WedneSday, 7:30 p.m.

MONTHLY: COmmUniOn - 1St and 3Rd SUndayS

ALL ARE WELCOME!

Deluxe motor coach leaves from Dreiser Loop (in front of the Rehab Center) at 9:00 a.m. For seating, contact June Grimes at 347-457-8249.

Spread the word, ECW 8-day cruise on the Carnival Splendor, leaving out of New York on August 12, 2015: Grand Turk, Half Moon Cay, The Bahamas and Nassau, with fun days at sea. Ocean view cabins start at $1,297 and inside cabins start at $1,217, depending on how many persons per cabin. Although the cruise is in August of next year, the cabins must be reserved early. So if you plan to go, please contact June Grimes at the church as soon as possible to indicate your interest and make a down payment.

responsible and reliable individual who can pass a background check. Call 718644-0951 for an interview with Pastor Jenkins.

Our new Technology Lab is currently available for service to the community. For SENIOR CITIZENS, use will be FREE as an ongoing service (by schedule).

We will offer low-cost Employment Support Services (resume/cover letter writing, Soft-Skills Workshops, TARGETED Job Search, Copy and Faxing Services, etc.) to the community on a weekly basis. Pastor Jenkins was a Workforce Development Manager and has been using her skills and contacts to

ing, cranberry sauce, gravy, string beans/vegetables, rice, yams, and corn bread mix. We have approximately 25 families attending our Food Pantry and we are reaching out to the community for assistance. Here's how you can help: WE NEED NON-PERISHABLE FOOD. No soda, potato chips, condiments, etc...Please check expiration date on all items. You can drop off your donations at the church Sunday morning, 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. To arrange special drop off time, call Ms. Weir at 347375-3837. Thank you in advance and God bless all our donors.

Thought of the Week: “Critical words that come from the mouth originate in an unthankful heart.” --Wayne Nix —Rev. Dr. Robert A. Smith, Jr.

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

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

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

“Send out your light and your truth, that they may lead me, *and bring me to your holy hill and to your dwelling!”

(Psalm 43:3).

—M. Chambers

help people gain employment for 12 years.

Faith Cafe and Food Pantry November 16th. Food Pantry will not open until 12 p.m. and will remain open until all food has been distributed. Faith Cafe for the hot meal will open from 12 p.m. until 2 p.m. PLEASE NOTE THE CHANGE! Please watch this space for our annual Pre-Thanksgiving Meal (serving 100) and turkey giveaway (30 first-come, first-served by number) on November 20th.

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

—Pastor Deborah Jenkins

DIVORCE - BANKRUPTCY • ABSOLUTE LOWEST FEES • EVENING APPTS. AVAILABLE • IMMEDIATE FILING

• FREE CONSULTATION • FLEXIBLE PAYMENT PLANS

“COURTEOUS AND PROMPT SERVICE AT AN AFFORDABLE FEE”

633 Lydig Ave • Bronx, NY 1 block from Pelham Parkway & White Plains Road Accessible by #2 & #5 trains • #12, #22 & #39 buses

DAVID BRODMAN,Esq.

718.239.7110

30

Co-op City Times / November 1, 2014

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

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

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

Join us for a mid-week spiritual pick-up at our midweek 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, November 5, at 5:00 p.m. Prayer Service is held on Fridays at noon and 7:30 p.m. Men’s prayer service is

Coalition of African American Churches and Community Organizations

The next meeting of the Coalition will be Monday, Nov. 10 at noon. Our Kwanzaa Celebration will be on Saturday, December 27. We will be in Bartow Community Center, Room #35 at 3 p.m. Everyone is expected to bring a dish with no pork, please, juice, fruit & desserts.

We will have a keynote speaker, African dancers and drummers, and an assortment of entertainment.

Please attend. Admission is free. All interested vendors must call Mrs. Joan Murrell at 718-379-3494.

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

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

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

—Patricia Bonaparte

REMINDER: Be careful

If you are having work done in your apartment, shareholders – especially those who are elderly and/or who live alone – are reminded that all personal items should be secured in a safe location.

This is for your own peace of mind, as well as the protection of the Riverbay workers/contractors coming into your home.

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

Church of the New Vision

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

Prayer services take place every Wednesday evening from 8 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Bible Teaching from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Be with us to learn the truth from the Word of God. List of Events Church of the New Vision welcomes students in grades 1 through 7 to join Partners in Reading and

Co-op City Baptist Church

held monthly at 7:30 p.m., we invite the men of the community to join us on Tuesday, November 11.

Fall Revival will be held on Wednesday, November 12 to Friday, November 14 at 7:30 p.m. each evening.

We invite you to come out to be revived.

The Building Fund Ministry will hold a cake and flea market sale on Saturday, November 15 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event will be held at 135 Einstein Loop, Room 51 (lower level). There will be delicious homemade cakes and pies for sale, as well as clothing and jewelry. Please come and support the building of our new church edifice.

Have you planned your vacation for 2015 yet? If not, why not join the Scholarship Ministry on their 9day and 8-night trip to New Orleans from July 11 to

Mathematics for enrichment. The program meets most Fridays from 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. during November through April. Registration begins in October and is ongoing after the 11:00 a.m. service.

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

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

—Carol Haque

July 19, 2015? They will travel by motor coach, 8nights lodging, including 4 consecutive nights in New Orleans; 14 meals: 8 breakfasts and 6 dinners; guided tour of a Louisiana Plantation; relaxing riverboat cruise on the Mississippi River; free time and much more. A $100 deposit is due immediately. For additional information, call 718-671-7507, 718-379-0541 or 718-379-3774.

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

—Hattie L. Lucas

Co-op City Seventh-Day Adventist Church

As a church, we exist to continue the ministry of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in Co-op City. Jesus Christ ministered to the mental, the physical, and the spiritual needs of the people. As your neighbor, the Co-op City Seventh-Day Adventist Church is open to everyone.

Please mark your calendar for the following community service events: 1) Food Pantry: Food distribution on Wednesday, November 5 and 19, at 4.30 p.m. - 6.00 p.m. Please help us spread the news.

2) Welcome Home Service: Saturday, November 22, starting at 9:30 a.m. is a special event to reunite with former Seventh-Day Adventist Church members and to get acquainted with our Co-op City non-Seventh-Day Adventist neighbors. Lunch will be served and there

will be a musical concert in the afternoon.

Our regular programs include: Saturdays Sabbath Worship Services, 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m.

Afternoon Bible Studies at 3:00 p.m.

Adventist Youth program at 5:00 p.m.

Bread Ministry pick up on Saturdays between (2:30 p.m.—3:30 p.m.) Please take one for a neighbor.

Weekly: Wednesday Prayer Meeting at 7:30 p.m.

Sundays: Children’s Exercise Program, 11 a.m.—12 p.m. Free Adult Exercise Program, 12 p.m.—1 p.m. Free The Co-op City SDA Church is located at 1010 Baychester Ave., Bronx, NY 10475. Pastor Terry Giles can be reached at 718-320-0518. Visit us on the web at www.CoopCitySDAChurch.org. —Alozie Ogbonna

Family Owned and Operated

• Large Chapel on premises

• Pre-need counseling

• Ample Parking on premises

• Out of town services

• Casket Showroom on premises

• Cremations

A dignified funeral every family can afford.

All areas are handicapped accessible

Personalized & Professional Care • 48 Years Serving Our Community Worldwide Shipping including Caribbean, Africa & South America

718-231-7647 Call 24 Hours

Fax: 718-231-7665

NOW WEBCASTING TO FAMILY AND FRIENDS ABROAD

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

Serving all cultures & faiths

31

Co-op City Times / November 1, 2014

“In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct your paths.”

Proverbs 3:6 Spiritual Food for Thought Begin to recognize and discern when you are getting off track. The first sign will be that every effort is blocked as though a door has been shut. When this happens, stop and ask for wisdom and then wait for God’s leading. Do not proceed until you are assured that He is guiding you and directing your steps.

Get in the flow of God’s Spirit.

On behalf of Presiding Elder B. Landrum, Pastor C. Landrum, and the Greater Love family, we welcome and encourage you to fellowship with us.

We are a teaching, preaching, tithing, faith and Bible way ministry conveniently located at 900 Co-op City Blvd.

Attention, Co-op City! Newsong Church is looking for people to share the amazing love of God with! Qualifications to join our Sunday worship experience include but are not limited to…

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

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

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

5) Those who feel God can never forgive them…

If you find yourself in one of these categories, or if you're looking for a home church with something for the whole family…we invite you to stop by

Greater Love Cathedral United Baptist Church (Bldg. 2A), on the ground level, Bronx, N.Y. 10475; main entrance - red buzzer.

Doors open at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday.

Free parking is available in Garage #1 on Darrow Place. Church phone: 347920-5607.

Save The Dates Praise Party - Friday, November 7th at 8:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m., Adults 18+.

The evening’s theme is…“But God”…. Come out and share your testimony about our victory in Jesus Christ. Attire: clothes & footwear for comfort only – God looks at your heart.

The Spiritual Leaders for the evening are Evangelist Fayeth Hall (Women) and Presiding Elder Boyce Landrum (Men). YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS THIS EVENT! Fellowship Sunday, November 16th

at 3:45 p.m. - Our Special Guests Heart to Heart Church from Honduras.

The Ichan School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Division of Cancer Prevention and Control, Witness Cares Program will hold an interactive educational seminar to increase our knowledge about colorectal cancer. If you are age 50+ and interested in attending this informative session at Greater Love on Saturday, November 22nd at 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m., kindly RSVP by leaving a message on the church telephone; Please leave a callback number.

Greater Love’s 2nd annual Thanksgiving Worship & Fellowship Breakfast, Thursday, November 27th, 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Come out and begin the holiday by giving thanks to God for

Newsong Church

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

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

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

his grace and mercy. Put GOD first this year and He will take care of the rest!

Special Reminder: Non-perishable items are needed for our food pantry.

Will you help?

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

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

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

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

—Pastor Carol Landrum

all…It's HIS, and we live and move and breathe in His church, for His glory and His fame, not OURS! So here's the INVITATION…You're invited to jump in with your whole HEART at your own PACE, and to experience the LIFE that awaits you In CHRIST! This Sunday, we start a brand new series called "Walking Dead"…"experiencing a life worth living." It's our prayer that you join us…

Friends, this is going to be GOOD! For more information, you can check out our website: www.newsongchurchnyc.org; "Like" us on Facebook, h t t p s : / / w w w. f a c e b o o k . c o m / n e w songchurchbx; "Follow" us on Twitter @newsongchurchBX. We look forward to meeting you!

—Pastor Mike Tolone

Gregory S. Gang D.D.S., M.S. Complete Family Dental Care Cosmetic Bonding Periodontal (Gum) Treatment Endodontics (Root Canal) Dentures / Crowns / Bridges Participating Dentist UFT • Oxford • CSA • Con Edison Guardian • BC/BS • Aetna Cigna • HIP/Dental • PBA Most other dental plans as full or partial payment

Evening and Saturday Appointments Available

140-1 Casals Place, Co-op City Building 14, Section 2 - Bronx, NY 10475 Visit our website G re go r yGa ng DDS.co m or email us at: smileggdds@aol.com

(718) 671 - 6000

32

Co-op City Times / November 1, 2014

Reflections

by Rabbi Solomon I. Berl Spiritual Leader of Young Israel Synagogue A Hassidic teacher once explained to his disciples that every intervention contained a spiritual truth. He said, “The train teaches us that everything can be 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.

MetroCard Bus to visit Co-op City this month

The MetroCard Bus will be visiting all three Co-op City locations again this month, enabling customers to sign up for or refill their Reduced-Fare MetroCard, purchase or add money to an existing MetroCard, and purchase E-Z Pass On the Go tags.

On Thursday, November 6, and again on Thursday, November 20, the MetroCard bus will be at the Bartow Mall on Co-op City Blvd. (in front of the Bingo Hall and the eyecare center), from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.; at Dreiser Loop (Park on Debs Place) from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and at Einstein Loop (Elgar Place) from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

MTA New York City Transit advises its customers that there are two kinds of traveling MetroCard Service Centers: the MetroCard Bus and the MetroCard Van. Both vehicles make regularly scheduled stops in all five boroughs each month.

The MetroCard Bus, which stops in Co-op City, travels around the city, stopping at senior citizen centers, shopping centers and along major bus routes. Customers can handle all of their MetroCard needs, whether it is applying for or refilling a ReducedFare MetroCard, buying or refilling a

regular MetroCard or asking MetroCard-related questions. Senior citizens and people with disabilities may apply for the Reduced-Fare MetroCard on the Bus. They will need photo ID and seniors must show proof of age (at least 65 years old).

The MetroCard Van, like the Bus, travels around the city with helpful onboard staff ready to sell Unlimited and Pay-Per-Ride MetroCards, add money to regular and Reduced-Fare MetroCards and answer questions. Reduced-Fare MetroCard applications are available. EZ Pass On The Go tags are also available for purchase on both the Bus and the Van. The MetroCard Bus and Van do not operate on the following holidays: New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas.

Customers may also want to explore the EasyPay Reduced-Fare payment option. EasyPay lets customers link to their credit or debit card to their Reduced-Fare MetroCard so it refills automatically.

For more MetroCard information, please visit the MTA’s website at www.mta.info and click on Fares and Tolls.

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

(718) 828-1700 Keeping Tradition Under Rabbinical Supervision

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

Traditional Synagogue of Co-op City

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

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

Candle Lighting on Friday, November 7 is at 4:26 p.m. Shabbat ends today, Saturday, November 1 at 6:42 p.m.

Coming Events Please join us on Saturday, November 1, 9 a.m., for prayer with Rabbi Daniel Kronengold.

Bingo on Sunday, Nov. 2, at 1 p.m.

Admission is $3 per person and includes snacks and refreshments. We hope to see you there.

On Sunday, Nov. 16, Bingo is also at 1 p.m., and admission of $3 per person, includes snacks and refreshments.

We are anticipating a Hanukah party.

Keep that in mind.

We hope that you will sign up to sponsor a Kiddish to take place after services on Saturdays.

Good and Welfare: Happy anniversary on November 8 to Mimi and Jerry Berlofsky. Best wishes to all else celebrating special occasions this month. We have tree certificates “in Honor of” or “in Memory for” a special occasion or a condolence. The cost is $15 per tree.

If you are feeling under the weather, we wish you all a speedy recovery.

Mimi Berlofsky welcomes all calls at 347-427-4526.

We look forward to seeing you soon.

—Miriam Berlofsky

The Men’s Club is running a PreThanksgiving trip to the Mount Airy Casino (Poconos Mountains) in Pennsylvania on Monday, November 17.

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

We provide a snack and a drink going, and for those who want to participate, we play six games of Bingo. On the return trip, we show a movie.

The cost: $30 per person.

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

I would like to remind you that you

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

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

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

For reservations, call: Gary, (718) 671-8424 or Bruce, (718) 320-2234.

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

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

Shalom!

—Bruce Gitelson

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

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

On Friday evening, Sabbath services begin at 10 minutes after the candle-

lighting time. Saturday morning services 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.

Men’s Club Traditional Synagogue

Young Israel of Co-op City

FAMILY LAW ATTORNEY 20+ YEARS EXPERIENCE IN THE BRONX

• Divorce • Pre-Nup • Child Support • Custody/Visitation • ACS Cases

CALL FOR FREE CONSULTATION

718-681-2628 David M. Shapiro

903 Sheridan Avenue - 2nd Floor Bronx, NY Across the street from the Courthouse.

Available for Free Seminars with local community groups.

Co-op City Times / November 1, 2014

Community Protestant Church

33

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

Church Schedule Sunday School - 9:00 a.m.

Worship Service - 11:00 a.m.

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

The following programs are at the Church’s Annex: 2053 Asch Loop North (Co-op City) Morning Prayer Services - Tuesday,

6 a.m. – 8 a.m., and 9 a.m.-11 a.m.

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

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

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

We encourage you to bring your child, children or grandchildren to Sunday

School and we look forward to seeing you.

Please join us in celebrating our Pastor Rev. Dr. Calvin E. Owens’ 38th Anniversary, Sunday, November 2nd, 3:30 p.m. – Opening Service. Our Guest Preacher will be Rev. Hugh Farrish, Pastor, Bowen Memorial Baptist Church, Mt. Vernon, NY. Revival Service - Friday, November 7th, 7:00 p.m. Our Guest Preacher: Rev. Dr. Carl J. Bruce, Pastor, Mount Carmel Baptist Church, Yonkers, NY Sunday, November 9th, 3:30 p.m. – Closing Service. Our Guest Preacher will be Rev. Dr. Carl Washington Jr., Pastor, New Mount Zion Baptist Church, NYC. The Women’s Guild invites you to join us on our Christmas/New Year

Extravaganza, December 22, 2015 – January 3, 2016. A fantastic 12-Night Southern Caribbean Cruise aboard the Magnificent Queen Mary 2, departing from New York, Red Hook in Brooklyn.

Ports of Call: St. Thomas, Charlotte Amalie; St. Kitts, Basseterre; St. Lucia, Castries; St. Maarten, Phillipsburg; Tortola, Road Town. To make a reservation or for additional information about the cruise, please call (718) 320-1435, (718) 671-5961 or (718) 320-8576.

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

—Evan G. Mitchell

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

Sunday Services – The first Sunday of the month is a bilingual service with communion at 10 a.m. Every other week is the English Service at 9 a.m. and the Spanish Service at 11:30 a.m.

Sunday School For Children: At 9:15 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Classes are for 3 yrs. – 12 yrs. The

curriculum being used will be The Super Book.

Prayer Night (English) & Prayer Morning (Spanish): The Lord said, “Whenever two or more are gathered in my name. I am in the midst of them.”

Matthew 18:20. Tuesday evenings at 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in the church building. Also on Thursday mornings at 10:30 a.m., there is prayer till 11:15 a.m. in Spanish. Come and bring your prayer needs so we can pray together.

Women’s Fellowship: Meets the first Saturday of the month at 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. The study book will be Crazy Love.

We are also having an exercise class immediately following the study and on the third Saturday of the month.

Men’s Fellowship: Meets the last Saturday of the month at 10 a.m.–12 p.m.

Red Cross Disaster Preparedness Training: On Saturday, November 1st, there will be a Red Cross emergency preparedness training course. Starts promptly at 11 a.m. Important to be there to find out what is needed in case of disaster.

Guest Speaker: On November 2nd at 10 a.m., Ms. Marsha Winters, the author of The Threshing, will be giving a lecture on the theme “Made Brand New.” Harvest Festival: The Youth & Young Adult Ministry is holding a Harvest Festival on Sunday, November 2nd at 2 p.m. – 5 p.m. at the church.

There will be games & music. Food will be available.

Crescendo Christian Music School: Learn piano, guitar, violin, percussion, flute, voice and theory. Contact Maestro Frank Colon at (917) 753-3644. The

school will be open from Monday – Friday, 2 p.m. – 8 p.m. Private and group lessons are available. All ages are welcome. Registration is free and rates are affordable.

Trip to the Holy Land Experience in Florida: We will be having a 9-day trip to the Holy Land Experience in Orlando, Florida from August 8 to August 16, 2015. The trip is $799 per double occupancy. A $75 deposit will hold your seat.

We will be stopping at different places and will spend two days at the Holy Land Experience and two extra days in Florida. For further information and pricing for triple or single, call Linda at (917) 684-6463; if there is no answer, please leave a message and she will get back to you.

—Rev. Dr. Milca C. Plaud

Evangelical Church of Co-op City, UMC Open Doors, Open Hearts and Open Minds

34

Co-op City Times / November 1, 2014

CLASSIFIEDS Co-op City Times • cctimes@riverbaycorp.com

Antiques, collectibles, pre-1950 furniture, gold, silver, diamonds, costume jewelry, oil paintings, coins, stamps, pre-1970 Latin, Jazz, R&B records, rare books, pre-1970 sports cards/memorabilia, vintage clothing, toys, bric-a-brac, contents of homes, estates.

Mark 718-882-0598.

11/1

Help Wanted

Seeking a tutor for my 12yr. old son for Math. Prefer a high-school or “young” man to sit with him. Contact Jeannette @ 347-341-5297 or 347-653-1190.

11/18

Get Top Cash for your Jazz, Soul, R&B and Gospel albums from 50s to 70s. Call Howard 11/8 at 212-873-4016 anytime.

Old Records Wanted.

Will Pay Top $$ for JAZZ, JAZZ, JAZZ, Rock & Roll, 50s, 60s, & 70s.

LP, 78 or 45.

Call Joe 718-384-7554

L&L APPLIANCE REPAIR

$20 OFF

STOVES • WASHERS • REFRIGERATORS • VACUUM CLEANERS and more. LIMIT — One Coupon Per Person.

Fully Insured NYC License #1233497

SERVICES

ACE APPLIANCE REPAIR (718) 379-8782

11/8

L & L APPLIANCE REPAIR

• Stoves • Washers • Dryers • Refrigerators • Vacuum Cleaners and more

if you are tired of paying too much for repairs!

718-829-9090 Service Charge only $24.95 plus 10% off any repair Senior Citizen Discount

vacuums 10% DISCOUNT (except and lamps)

Call 718.792.2655 10/10/15

L & L APPLIANCE REPAIR

• ALL MAKES & MODELS • Stoves • Washers • Dryers •Lamps • Dishwashers • Refrigerators • Bags • Hoses • Belts • Vacuum Cleaners Family Owned & Operated Since 1954 NYC License #1233497 10% DISCOUNT (except vacuums)

718.792.2655

2951 Middletown Road, Bronx, NY 10461 10/10/15 (Near Pelham Bay Station)

Cell:

1-203-482-6337

11/29

Computer Consultant, Sales & Repair JB RYAN COMPUTER REPAIR & UPGRADE

Repair - Upgrade - Trouble-shooting - Data Recovery Virus Removal - Laptop Overheat - Cracked Screen Broken Power Jack. Call James 646-281-4475 • 718-324-4332

2/28/15

Decorator

• Washers • Dryers • Stoves • Refrigerators • Dishwashers • Vacuums

11/1

Vacuums FREE Pick-up and Delivery!

1058 Morris Park Avenue, Bronx

Handyman

11/29

No Job Too Big - or Too Small! Cabinetry, Painting, Tiles, Electrical, Plumbing, All General Appliance Repair, Carpentry.

My Motto - Honest, Reliable, Fair.

DARREN HANDYMAN EXTRAORDINAIRE

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

NEW STYLE BLINDS

All Colors • Vertical • Minis • Woods • 2 in. Regulars • Wash, Tape, Cord Blinds

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

Repair Closet Doors and much more!

Call Mike at: 718-974-1290 11/29

Houses, Apts., Offices cleaned. Reasonable Rates. References. 718-882-0598. 11/1

A BEE R.A.G. SERVICE, INC.

Services: Painting, Tiling (vinyl and linoleum), Cleaning (basic and spring), Carpet cleaning, Carpet installation, Floor Stripping.

Call us for a quote and other services we provide, 11/1 718-798-4259 or Sales@abrags.org.

Fully Insured NYC License #1233497

EMERGENCY SERVICE

Fully Insured

P&R APPLIANCE SERVICE

Cleaning Service

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

• 1 Year Guarantee on parts • Over 25 Years Experience • Insured • Seniors Discount • 10% OFF with this Ad Call (718) 671-0700 12/27

10/10/15

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

Appliance Repair

DR. STEVE’S APPLIANCE REPAIR

718.792.2655

Blinds

1. CHURCH WORSHIP SPACE AVAILABLE: St. Paul's Episcopal /Anglican Church on 489 St. Paul's Place off Washington Avenue, Bronx, wishes to rent out its Worship space on Saturdays and other week days. The Worship space can also be made available for rent on Sundays after 3pm.

The Church can seat over three hundred people.

2. 7,500 SQUARE FOOT SPACE, comprising a two story attached annex building to St. Paul's Episcopal Church available for rent. The space was used as a Pre-School until June 2012.

If interested, call Father Scott on 914-384-2929 for an appointment.

12/27

For prompt service call:

Professional Window Cleaning • FAST RELIABLE SERVICE

Present This Coupon (except vacuums/lamps)

12/27

Spaces for Rent

•

GEORGE’S CLEAN WINDOWS

EMERGENCY SERVICE

Call Records Wanted

SERVICES

Cleaning Service - Windows

Appliance Repair

Cash Paid

SPOONER DOMESTIC SERVICE

• Basic Cleaning — $90 1/3/15 • Deep Cleaning — $130 • Non-Medical Senior Care — $80 • 4 Hour Minimum + 8.78% sales tax • Bonded • 7 Days • Accept Cash, Pay-Pal

www.spoonercleaning.com (718) 320-5112

Co-op City Department of Public Safety (718) 671-3050 www.ccpd.us If you SEE something, SAY something!

917-541-6528.

12/27

HANDY MAN Local Tradesman - small electrical, carpentry and odd jobs. Call for estimates - competitive pricing, dependable work.

11/22 Tony 914-426-6372 Home Improvement

1-800-479-2667 CO-OP SALES - JASON LASH

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

Breathe Easy

• RANGE HOODS We BEAT • LIGHT FIXTURES Any • KITCHEN CABINETS • CABINET REFACING Quote!

• COUNTERTOPS • CUSTOM CLOSET MIRROR DOORS • CUSTOM WALL MIRRORS

Grout & Carpet Cleaning Co-op City Resident Specials

Elim in Bugsate

CO-OP SALES BLINDS! Vertical, Mini, Wood, Pleats

1-800-479-2667

DON’T PAY MORE AT YOUR LOCAL HARDWARE STORE!

11/29

Locksmith

FAMILY LOCKSMITH Licensed and Bonded

HIGH SECURITY LOCKS 20% Off Any Lock Job!

Medeco • MultiLock • Wilson High Quality Labor For a Low Price!

Serving Co-op City for over 25 years.

“When you see me, You’ll know me.”

Call Anytime • Seven Days A Week

Call Mike at: 718-974-1290

11/29

35

Co-op City Times / November 1, 2014

CLASSIFIEDS Painting

Riverbay

Riverbay

A-1 PAINTING PLUS - Holiday Special Prices!

Painting, Minor Repairs, Doors, Cabinets.

Wallpaper and Carpet Removal. Floors Refinished.

Blinds Sales and Services.

WE SAVE YOU MONEY!

FREE!

ESTIMATE!

718.320.5270 11/1

If you need a Professional P ainter or Plasterer

CALL FREDDY 646-721-1029

11/15

Co-op City Department of Public Safety (718) 671-3050 www.ccpd.us If you SEE something, SAY something!

11/8

Riverbay

Co-op City Times 20492049 BartowBARTOW Ave. • Room 21 • NY21 10475 AVE. • Bronx, ROOM

BRONX, NY 10475 • 718.320-3380 1.718.320.3300, ext. 3384

CLASSIFIED AD FORM

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

Display Classified: $8 first column inch, $4 ea. add’l. column inch.

Fee is payable in advance. No exceptions. No refunds. Checks or Money Orders ONLY payable to Co-op City Times must accompany ad. We no longer accept cash.

Deadline is MONDAY at 3 P.M., except when there is a holiday, in which case the deadline is moved up one day or as announced. Classifieds advertising the sale of land, homes, or apartments outside Co-op City or advertising businesses operating within homes in Co-op City cannot be accepted. No blind ads accepted. No personals.

PRINT YOUR AD HERE CLEARLY. Attach sheet if needed. Use Pen or Typewriter.

1. CATEGORY (Required): 2. AD TEXT:__________ ____________ ____________ ______________4 ____________

______________

______________

______________8

____________

______________

______________

_____________12

____________

______________

______________

_____________16

____________

______________

______________

_____________20

____________

______________

______________

_____________24

NAME _________________________________________________________ PHONE ADDRESS

________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________

CITY ________________________STATE________ ZIP __________________

Advertise! Call 718-320-3300, x3384 for affordable rates!

Insert for (#) _________ times. Starting issue date: _____________.

36

Co-op City Times / November 1, 2014