Co-op City Times 11/03/12

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Vol. 47 No. 44

Saturday, November 3, 2012

Forethought and good fortune saved Co-op City from Sandy’s devastation

BY BILL STUTTIG As Co-op City residents woke up on Tuesday morning following a night of Sandy’s hurricane force gusts, they looked out onto a community that, except for some broken branches and some downed trees, was virtually unscathed by the havoc they heard howling outside their home the night before.

That message was further made as they turned on their televisions and computers that next morning and began to see the devastation that struck communities through the northeast, particularly the Tri-State area and New York City. Yes, in the hours and days that followed, Co-op City residents were forced to deal with the inconveniences and hardships caused by the storm such as lost work, missed school, an extremely compromised transportation system, long gas lines or no gas at all, sporadic communication systems, and much more. But the community and their home were safe, secure and relatively undamaged.

“First and foremost, let me say thank you to the cooperators who all heeded our warnings and the warnings from government officials in the days prior,” said Co-op City General Manager Vernon Cooper, “and took this storm seriously, made sure all loose items were removed from their terraces and patios, protected their homes and loved ones, and made sure their neighbors were safe as well.

“Our extreme gratitude also goes out to the many departments and staff members

who came in during the storm and performed, in many cases, heroically during the height of the storm. We had cases of Public Safety officers, Buildings and Grounds, Maintenance, and Construction staff, staff from our vendors and many others going out in the teeth of the storm Monday evening to do things, such as containing damage of collapsed scaffolding or removing trees that were blocking roads and emergency access to large sections of our community. Staff from our elevator contractor, Ver-Tec, ventured up onto a few rooftops in 70 mph gusts to protect some of our elevator motor rooms that had become exposed to the elements due to the high winds. These actions prevented some of our elevator shafts from being flooded and those buildings losing elevator service for days and weeks.

“The fact that we are a community of 50,000 people and yet we had no major injuries or major damage illustrates that everybody here was well-prepared and working together – residents and staff alike.

“However, we were also very fortunate as well, because many people throughout the Tri-State area, who prepared just as hard as we did, were not so fortunate as the sea rose up and came into their community and homes, creating the devastation that we’ve all seen in the past few days on the news. Our thoughts and (Continued on page 4)

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White House and all local legislative seats on the ballot Tuesday Riverbay to provide van service between buildings and polling sites

BY BILL STUTTIG In what many consider to be one of the most important elections in the nation’s history, voters will go to the polls in Co-op City Tuesday to help decide not only who will be the president for the next four years, but who will represent Co-op City in all federal, state and New York City legislative bodies.

Riverbay will be helping Co-op City residents get to the polls throughout the daylight hours on Election Day, Tuesday, November 6th. Three vans provided by Riverbay will be running continuously throughout the community, transporting people between their buildings and the community’s various polling places.

According to Riverbay Ombudsman Joe Boiko, three vans will be used, with one van covering Sections 1 and 2, one van covering Sections 3 and 4, and one van covering the larger Section 5. The vans will operate between the hours of 9 a.m.

and noon and 1 to 3 p.m. passing by every building approximately every half hour.

The vans will be marked “voter transportation” and have a Riverbay logo as well. The vans will take residents to and from polling places for each respective section. Cooperators may flag down the vans as they slowly pass each building.

Cooperators will need to know their polling sites as drivers will not know that information. The last van returning from polling sites will be 3 pm.

When Co-op City residents go to the polls, they will be going largely to decide who the nation’s President will be for the next four years. Co-op City residents had a record turnout in 2008, when President Barack Obama was first elected to the White House and the same is expected this year.

Incumbent President Obama and Vice (Continued on page 2)

Energy efficient lighting in compactor rooms estimated to save $29,000 annually

BY ROZAAN BOONE The energy efficient lighting fixtures being installed in the compactor rooms in Co-op City are estimated to save shareholders approximately $29,000 per year.

Riverbay Management reported to the Board last week that the fixtures with sensors have been purchased and Riverbay electrical staff is installing them in the compactor rooms. To date, out of the community’s 2,170 compactor rooms, 952 have been addressed, with 1,218 remaining.

“The lights go on when a person enters the room…,” the memo to the Board noted.

“Savings are projected at $29,000 a year.”

The suggestion to install the energy efficient lighting fixtures in the compactor rooms that are also motion sensitive came

from a Riverbay shareholder who relayed the idea to Board Director Khalil AbdulWahhab, who, in turn, passed the information on to Management for consideration.

Management looked into whether the upgrade could qualify for energy efficient grants, but their search did not prove successful.

“As reported in March, we were unable to obtain grant money but, we decided to proceed anyway to install fixtures with sensors since pay back will be less than one year,” Management reported to the Board.

“This is an excellent example of what can happen with input from cooperators,” said Director Abdul-Wahhab. “A cooperator (Continued on page 8)

Daylight Savings Time Ends The gas station at the northeast corner of Bartow Avenue and Baychester Avenue was not pumping gas any longer as of Thursday morning and the two gas stations on the other side of I-95 and the one just north of Co-op City on Tillotson Avenue were without fuel as well leaving Co-op City residents no choice but to drive miles to wait in long lines elsewhere to fill their tanks.

Photo by Bill Stuttig

As we move our clocks back one hour this weekend, it’s a good time to replace your smoke detector batteries.

You may also want to check the batteries in your flashlights.

—Riverbay Safety Department

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Co-op City Times / November 3, 2012

Election President Joe Biden are vying for another four years in the White House while they face a fierce challenge from Republican nominee Mitt Romney, a former Governor of Massachusetts, and his running mate, Paul Ryan, currently a Congressman representing the first Congressional District of Wisconsin.

While the presidential race is getting the vast majority of the public’s attention this election season, the entire United States House of Representatives, one third of the U.S. Senate, and the entire New York State Senate and Assembly are also up for grabs this Election Day. Also of high importance locally will also be a special election for the seat vacated by former City Councilman Larry Seabrook this past summer due to his conviction on federal charges. Since the vacated seat came as there was not enough time to organize a Democratic primary election for the seat in September, the special election will involve six different candidates running against each other on lines unaffiliated with any of the traditional political parties. The six candidates are: Andy King running on the People First and Community First lines; Neville Mitchell running on the United Neighbors line; Garth Merchant running on the Children First line; Joseph Nwachukwu running on the Together We Can line; Pamela A. Johnson running on the Unity in the Community line and Cheryl S. Oliver running on the Solidarity line.

One of New York State’s two seats in

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the U.S. Senate will be contested on Tuesday as well with the incumbent Senator, Democrat Kirsten Gillibrand, running against Republican Wendy Long.

Gillibrand is expected to win easily.

However, control of the U.S. Senate is expected to be virtually split between the Republican and Democrats after this election and control may be decided by just one seat, making it vital that votes be cast for the Senate seat this election.

Congressman Eliot Engel, who served as Co-op City’s Congressional representative from 1988 through 2002 before redistricting that year moved Co-op City out of his service area, will likely be Co-op City’s Congressional representative again, as Representative Joe Crowley has been redistricted out of Co-op City and Engel will serve the new 16th Congressional District, which includes Co-op City and some other communities of the extreme northern Bronx, and most of the major communities of southern Westchester, including Mount Vernon, Yonkers and New Rochelle.

Engel has promised repeatedly to set up a district office in Co-op City, but before he gets the chance, he must first defeat Republican challenger Joseph McLaughlin. He also has another challenger running on the Green ticket, Joseph Diaferia.

State Senator Ruth Hassell Thompson will be running to retain her seat in the New York State Senate and her representation of Co-op City and other communities in the Bronx and southern

Westchester, an area she has served since 2001. She is being challenged by Republican Robert Diamond and she is widely expected to win reelection.

The same is true for State Assemblyman Mike Benedetto who has served as the representative for the state’s 82nd Assembly District, which includes Co-op City, since first winning election in 2004. Widely expected to win and continue his representation of the district, he is being challenged this election by William E. Britt Jr. running on both the Republican and Conservative lines.

Benedetto is running on the Democratic and Working Families line.

Co-op City residents will also help to elect two New York State Justices of the Supreme Court and one Judge of the Civil Court. Donna Marie Mills and Fernando Tapia are running on the Democratic line for the Supreme Court positions. John H. Wilson is running for the state Supreme Court on the Republican and Conservative lines. For Civil Court, Lunet Rosado is running on the Democratic line and is opposed by Harry Hertzberg running on the Republican and Conservative lines.

As with 2008, lines are expected to be long at the polling sites so it is imperative that residents know their polling site before going out as to avoid waiting on line for an hour or more and then being told to go to another location and enduring another long line to vote.

Most polling sites for most buildings in Co-op City remain the same as previ-

ous elections. However in the fall elections of 2011, voters in specific homes in the DeKruif Place area were told to vote in Bartow Community Center, rather than Dreiser Loop, just a short walk away, and where they have voted for decades prior.

Many senior citizens and handicapped adults were unable to make the walk to Bartow and were frustrated with not being able to vote in the 2011 election.

According to Assemblyman Mike Benedetto, this problem was not corrected for this year’s primary elections in September; however the city Board of Elections has made the change for this year and these DeKruif Place residents will once again be allowed to vote in Dreiser for the November 6th general election. Some buildings that have had voting in their lobby will also be redirected to one of the three community centers to vote.

But whatever the case, all residents are urged to double check their correct polling location before going out.

Residents can go to the New York City Board of Election website at vote.nyc.ny.us and click on the poll site locator link and enter your their street address to double check their polling site. Residents without a computer or who would rather speak on the phone can call 866-VOTENYC or 866-8683692 with questions about their specific polling site.

All polls in New York State will be open from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Tuesday, November 6th.

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Co-op City Times / November 3, 2012

2nd Combing ty p Cinext Blood Co-oDrive BJ’s in Co-op City for memberships on Nov. 5 BJ’s Wholesale Club will be in Co-op City early next month to sign up new members and renew or extend current memberships at discounted prices. This special offer is not available online or in stores.

Sign up for $10 off Inner Circle membership ($43.55 w/tax) and $20 off Rewards Memberships ($80 w/tax), plus 3 free months membership (15 months total); free second household membership card and $5 donated to Riverbay Fund for summer programs in the community.

Registration will take place on Mon., Nov. 5, Rm. 10, Dreiser, 4-8 p.m.; Wed., Nov. 7, Rm. 31, Bartow, 4-8 p.m. and Mon., Nov. 12, Einstein, 4-8 p.m.

Wiz of Oz auditions continue Wiz of Oz rehearsals will continue every Saturday during the month of October in Room 1 of the Dreiser Center at 1:30 p.m. SHARP. Three (3) more actors/actresses between the ages of 14-18 ONLY are still needed.

Ability to sing and dance preferable.

This program is sponsored by the Black Forum of Co-op City.

Operation College Bound coming Nov. 17 On Saturday, November 17, the Riverbay Fund will present Operation College Bound in Co-op City at the Dreiser Auditorium offering free literature, financial aid workshops and one-on-one assistance and guidance to parents and guardians.

With the assistance of Board Director Evelyn Turner with the organization and coordination of this program, there will be a myriad of information available and parents are urged to take advantage of this to help prepare themselves and their children.

There will be two sessions: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. elementary school (3rd – 6th grades) 1 p.m. – 6 p.m. – middle/high school and continuing education.

For more information, please call (718) 320-8088 or (718) 379-8339.

FRONT PA G E

In memoriam: Mildred P. Davis Mildred P. Davis, 84, of Co-op City was called Home on Sunday, October 28, 2012.

Mildred was born in Bayside, Virginia and relocated to New York in her early adult years. She has been a long time resident of the Bronx and devoted her life to being a valued community advocate.

Mildred was a Mary N. Smith alumnus and earned her Bachelor’s degree from Lehman College in the Bronx, NY. She went on to pursue her career at the Bronx State Hospital where she retired as a Registered Nurse in 1986. After retirement, Mildred continued to live life like an action movie. She had a creative and giving spirit that would not allow her to sit still for long.

Mildred was a lifetime member of the NAACP, the National Council of Negro Woman, as well as an active member of the Retirees of Dreiser Loop, AARP, Order of the Eastern Star, and the Co-op City Arts

The late Mildred P. Davis

Council.

On any given day, as Mildred was out and about town, friends and strangers alike would be warmed by her stories of her children and grandchildren. A loving mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt, Mildred is

survived by her daughter, Doreen Simmons; brother, Hoover Poulson; 14 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren, and host of friends and loved ones. She will be reunited with her parents, Herald Hall and Bruce Poulson; her son, Willie Davis Jr.; and her other 5 siblings.

A memorial service will be held today, November 3, at 11:00 a.m. at Metropolitan United Methodist Church in her hometown of Onancock, VA. Friends and family wishing to send condolences, please send to Doreen Simmons at P.O. Box 452, Parksley, VA 23421.

A book of memories has also been set up at http://www.cooperandhumbles.com/ book-of-memories/1390115/Davis Mildred/service-details.php for those who knew the late Mildred P. Davis to post kind words and condolences for the family to see.

May she rest in perfect peace.

Co-op City Little League mourns loss of Coach Cliff Wade

BY HECTOR ALAYA The Co-op City Little League has lost an icon. Cliff Wade passed away on Friday, October 26. Service will be held on Monday, Nov. 5, 3 p.m. - 8 p.m. at Granby’s Funeral Home, 4021 White Plains Road, Bronx, NY 10466; Tel. # 718-519-6047. Cremation will take place on Tuesday, November 6.

Coach Cliff Wade was associated with the Co-op City Little League for over ten years.

During that time, he served as a Board Director, and as a staff member on teams

from the Farms to the Seniors Division.

Throughout the years, Coach Wade was a strong supporter of the league with his persistent drive for player registration, search of a clinic facility, teams sponsorship, and fundraisers. His determination made the league succeed in its mission of providing an organized baseball program for the youth of Co-op City and the surrounding neighborhoods. The league extends its deepest sympathy to his family and especially to his beloved son, Derrick, whom he cared for tremendously.

Clifford Wade will be sorely missed.

Final phase of tree planting for north sector Greenway will take place Nov. 10

BY BILL STUTTIG For the second year in a row, dozens of volunteers from the community will join with volunteers from the American Express Corporation and the New York Restoration Project (NYRP) in planting hundreds of baby trees around the perimeter of the recently restored north sector greenway.

Originally, this event was scheduled to take place on Saturday, October 13, however, it was rescheduled for Saturday, November 10, and Riverbay’s Ombudsman Joe Boiko confirmed this week that despite Hurricane Sandy, the tree planting will go ahead as planned next weekend.

Boiko, who coordinated the donation of the trees from the New York Restoration Project and Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s Million Trees Initiative, said that able-bodied volunteers are needed to help with planting the trees around the perimeter of

the new Greenway. This year’s volunteer tree planting will concentrate of the northern sections of the restored greenway.

Boiko said in a recent memo to Management that exactly 152 trees have been donated to Riverbay by the New York Restoration Project for this year’s round of planting. He added that this planting will be the last in the series of tree plantings conducted throughout the community in the last four years.

“Once we complete the planting of trees this fall, we will have received nearly 1,800 trees through this program, an estimated cost savings to the corporation of 1.6 to two million dollars,” Boiko said.

The final shipment of 152 trees will be planted over the course of the day on November 10. Last year, dozens of Co-op City residents and community leaders participated in the tree planting and it is hoped that even more will volunteer this year.

To register, click on the Serve2Gether link in the “Happening Now” section of the MillionTreesNYC website at www.milliontreesnyc.org. Shareholders interested in volunteering can also register on the day of the event by looking for the sign-up table.

Similar to last year, volunteers will be placed in small teams and begin the tasks involved in planting baby trees throughout the area, including digging holes, uncovering the root balls and, placing the root balls in the ground, filling in the holes, and initially watering the newly planted trees.

Riverbay supervisors from a number of departments, along with officials from the New York Restoration Project, will be there throughout the day coordinating the activities and making sure only designated areas are used for the planting and Co-op (Continued on page 12)

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Hurricane prayers go out to the people in our immediate Bronx area and throughout the region who lost homes or much worse, loved ones. In the days and weeks ahead, we will be providing information about how Co-op City can help with the relief efforts that will likely be ongoing for months to come.

“Co-op City did suffer some damage, we lost 30 trees, and a few of our roofs were damaged in the high winds and there was some other damage as well, but this will all be fixed in the coming weeks. We were very fortunate here, and in light of this, I think we need to show real compassion for those who weren’t so fortunate and reach out to help in the weeks to come.”

While luck definitely played a role in Coop City’s escape from Sandy’s wrath, most residents also realized there was much done in the days leading up to the storm and even with the recapitalization work done in the years prior that allowed for Co-op City to be so well-prepared.

“I can’t say enough about the preparation that began days before the storm arrived and how staff responded just before, during, and after the storm,” said Riverbay Board President Helen Atkins earlier this week.

“Many of them, including Public Safety officers, Maintenance, Buildings and Grounds, Construction and also the staff of some of our vendors, truly risked their lives in an effort to protect lives and property throughout Co-op City.”

Atkins continued, “Beyond that, you have to give credit to the forethought that went on years prior to the arrival of such a devastating storm. The new windows, which were installed in Co-op City over a six year period, ending just earlier this year, definitely proved their worth as there was not one report of any window being compromised, even under these extreme conditions. Our own Public Safety force performed brilliantly throughout the storm, many times going out into the worst of the storm to help remove hazards from the area before they became life threatening to the residents. And chief among all the components that saved our community was the cogeneration plant which gives us the ability to provide our own power. While much of the east Bronx communities surrounding us, such as City Island, Throggs Neck and Baychester, had no power for days afterward, Co-op City kept power throughout the storm and in the days after. Our hearts go out to those in our region who were not so fortunate as us and many in Co-op City will be working to do our part to help in the days to come. But we should also be grateful that we live in Co-op City, a community that was so well-prepared when natural disaster struck.”

Long-time Co-op City resident Ray Barocas said the day after the storm, “We are very lucky living in the Co-op City community. The new windows performed just fantastic

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and the fact that we had our own electricity plant proved a life saver. My son in New Jersey has no electricity and he told me that we are so fortunate to have power. Also, security was right here, the firehouse was here. We had everything we needed in case of any emergencies.”

The efforts of the Co-op City power plant even captured the attention of national mainstream media this week. In an article published in Forbes magazine this week highlighting the power nightmare facing the northeast in the weeks following Hurricane Sandy’s arrival, writer William Pentland specifically pointed to Co-op City’s co-generation plant as an example of how to do things to prevent future long-term power outages in the future.

In the article he wrote: “We all know where the lights went out. But, what about where they stayed on? This scenario was and still is on full display in Co-op City.”

Later in the article, Pentland goes onto say: “Co-op City’s cogeneration plant kept the lights on for its more than 60,000 residents during and after Sandy. It provides a point of departure from how best to prevent the next Hurricane Sandy from becoming a catastrophe.”

Herb Freedman, the principal for Co-op City’s managing agent, also told the magazine that a byproduct of producing electricity is heat which is used by the plant to produce heating and cooling for the community, significantly adding to the community’s energy efficiency and reduced energy costs.

Freedman added: “The hurricane proved the other byproduct of the plant which is to be independent of the grid and Con Edison which means we can control our own destiny during extreme conditions and emergency situations, such as Hurricane Sandy.”

Assistant Power Plant Director Dave Stone, at a post hurricane meeting, gave credit to the Power Plant crew who staffed the plant during the storm and guided the operations through a number of issues while never losing power during the storm. He added that conditions in the region presented challenges, including the closing of most of the areas major bridges by Monday afternoon, which made it impossible for many key staff members to reach the plant Monday evening, but he said that the staff who remained did a great job and kept the community powered throughout the storm.

Staffing became another major concern for other departments as the extreme conditions made it impossible to get to work for some.

Chief Frank Apollo said that some of his officers could not reach Co-op City because of the numerous closed highway and bridges, but the officers who remained were willing to stay on long past their regular shifts to help protect the community. Many officers who worked many extra hours were relieved eventually but as they got off duty, they found they could not

Debris scattered around Building 6 in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy.

Photo submitted by Mrs. M. Williams

A street level view of the managled scaffolding caused by Hurricane Sandy. Luckliy, no one was hurt at the time of the collapse.

Photo by Ralph Henriquez

go home anyway because of the many closed bridges and roads, so Apollo said they stayed on and continued to work “I was never so proud to be a member of this department as I was on the night of the hurricane,” said Chief Apollo, who worked beside the officers through the night going out in the extreme conditions to rectify a number of dangerous conditions before they presented a real hazard to residents. Apollo said, “Their performance that evening was the pinnacle of professionalism.” Apollo described officers rushing out to the site of a collapsing scaffolding on DeKruif Place Monday evening in the worst conditions to help workers from Proto Construction secure the sheet metal and other materials from flying through the air and presenting a real hazard to the residents of the area. The Chief said that he and several officers were hit by flying debris, but luckily not seriously hurt.

The end results of the efforts of Public Safety and many other department staff and staff from contracted vendors was no injuries or incidents throughout the storm and what ever damages occurred were kept to a manageable minimum.

Captain James McGeown commanding officer of the 45th Precinct, confirmed this week that he received no reports of injuries or major incidents in Co-op City as well. He told the Co-op City Times that he is extremely grateful to Chief Apollo and the officers of the Co-op City’s Public Safety Department and Riverbay, in general, for the job they did. The Captain said that he stayed in contact with Chief Apollo throughout the night and by seeing that things were under control in Co-op City, he was able to dedicate his resources to other areas of the precinct, particularly the waterfront communities of City Island, Throggs Neck and Country Club, that were dealing with major life threatening flooding conditions, and fires.

Sonja Maxwell, President of Co-op City Cooperators United, a coalition of the community’s building association leaders, said that she and others believed that Riverbay handled the storm very well both in the days leading up to the storm, during the storm, and in the hours thereafter. She added that the residents of Co-op City also deserve to be congratulated because they all heeded the warnings, prepared their homes and secured belongings from outdoor terraces and balconies protecting themselves their family members and their neighbors.

Riverbay preparations began as soon as the likelihood of a huge hurricane became apparent by mid-week last week.

Meetings and coordination between numerous department heads, under the guidance of General Manager Cooper, began on Thursday and continued regularly throughout the weekend. Crews worked throughout the weekend securing items and locations that were vulnerable to the high winds or presented a potential danger.

As of Monday, half the elevators were shut

down and laundry rooms were closed.

Residents began receiving flyers, and notices on the crawler last Thursday and in last weekend’s Co-op City Times as to precautions that needed to be taken in light of the impending storm. Emergency notifications and updates were sent to cell phones and computers throughout the community as the storm progressed up the Atlantic coast and it became apparent that it was going to strike New York with devastating force. Mary Ahland, Riverbay Director of Computer Services said that each of the updates provided in the days prior to and during the storm were received by approximately 15,000 communication devices throughout the community.

Staff whose job descriptions were not essential to the continuing operation of the community was sent home early Monday for their own protection while operations staff stayed on to do what needed to be done. The Maintenance Department reported a 90% attendance rate that day despite increasingly dangerous conditions and other departments, such as CSO, and Parking Facilities, reported that staff willingly performed their jobs throughout the storm.

Parking Facilities Director Warren Mitchell said that each garage was filled beyond capacity to allow residents to protect the vehicles from the elements and attendants continued to man each garage throughout the storm.

Commercial Leasing Director Kim Umstead reported that the only damage to the community and shopping centers was a cracked front door window at the main upstairs entrance to the Bartow Center.

Frank Apollo said that some people did come to the centers for shelter and the decision was made to direct them and guide them to the city’s Office of Emergency Management and Red Cross shelter at nearby Truman High School which had all the resources — including food, water, and beds — to handle hundreds of evacuees from throughout the northeast Bronx area, which it did.

Long-time Co-op City resident Eva Lazaar from Broun Place said, “Never do we appreciate living in Co-op City more than at times of natural crisis, such as Hurricane Sandy. Once again, the Co-op City Public Safety Department came through, as did Buildings and Grounds and many, many other departments. What a great coincidence that tree trimming just took place. Co-op City really was a good place to be during this crisis.”

Problems still exist in the post storm days, such as the gas shortage. Riverbay has curtailed the use of all non-essential vehicles during the gas shortage and this is affecting garbage collection from the buildings for the time being. But aside from the gas shortage, which is affecting everyone throughout the region, operations have returned to normal in Co-op City just a few short days after the region suffered its most devastating storm in more than a century.

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Co-op City Times / November 3, 2012

P r ep a r ed n ess for H u r r ica n e Sa n d y Although there’s a front page article in Management Corner for us to expeditiously fill this week’s paper about the hurricane, the up a number of our Public impact of this storm was so devastating Safety vehicles at a gas that it is worth mentioning further in this station that his precinct week’s Management Report. Thank God uses to fuel their vehicles. there was relatively little damage here in We are truly grateful for Co-op City, compared to other communities throughCaptain McGeown’s assistance and intervention as out New York, New Jersey and the other cities along we, like everyone else, have been hard pressed to find the northeast section of our country. We did lose trees fuel at this time. Yesterday, we were able to find a gas here at Riverbay and we did have some isolated damstation several miles from Co-op City that still had age caused by the bridging erected to protect people diesel fuel available and we had a few of our superduring the Local Law 11 repair work. We also visors coordinate and monitor the fuel being placed incurred some overtime that was necessitated in in our trucks used to transport our garbage containers terms of having key staff people on site, on standby to and from our Peartree operation. Management also to address emergency conditions as they may arise reached out to the Borough President’s office regardand in some cases, staff members who were consciing the fuel issue and we were informed that they entious enough to stay on site to help out knowing would notify the city’s Sanitation Department to ask that if they went home the chances of them being for their assistance during this period of time when able to return when the storm actually hit or immediately thereafter was slim to none.

Addressing the storm has been a three phase plan, the first phase involved early notification to residents, as early as Thursday, October 25th, that the hurricane was coming our way and that everyone should take proper precautions, including removing all items from the balconies, getting food and emergency supplies, like candles and batteries, ahead of time in the event that the storm and the aftermath left the city without resources for an extended period of time. Our notices were placed in the lobbies, under doors, on the crawler and in the Co-op City Times; several different notices were sent to cooperators by phone through our Robo Call program, called Ever Bridge, in our efforts to update cooperators as we received additional information. Our Directors worked diligently with their respective staff members to secure any and all of our materials, supplies and equipment to ensure that they were safe guarded and would not become hazards to anyone either inside apartments or walking or driving along the premises.

The second phase included the strategic placement of pumps, generators and people in locations that have a history of flooding in order to quickly divert water from said areas so as not to have flooding and other barriers that would prohibit people from passing either by foot or vehicle and to provide emergency lighting and power if need be, which included setting up one room in each of the three centers, in order to provide temporary shelter for people if they could not make it to their homes or the home of a loved one for whatever reason.

We curtailed the use of electricity by closing the three centers except the one room in each for an emergency and we closed laundry rooms and shut down one elevator in each high rise building to help ensure that we would have enough power to sustain this terrible storm. There were countless workers, including our Public Safety officers, Buildings and Grounds, Maintenance, Restoration crews and CSO staff people that were on site securing the property and responding to emergency conditions. Even our elevator technicians were here around the clock to help ensure that the elevators did not shut down intentionally, ran constantly and if by chance they were disabled, that people would not be stuck inside the elevators for inordinate periods of time.

The third phase is the clean up after the hurricane and the effort to restore all operations back to normal. However, one major challenge thus far has been the scarcity of fuel that is needed to run our cars, trucks and other motorized equipment. Many gas stations are closed because of the lack of electricity to operate their pumps and for the few that are open, they have been deluged by motorists and pedestrians hoping to be able to fuel their vehicles and/or get fuel for their personal generators.

On Thursday, November 1st, we received assistance from the Captain of the 45th Pct. as he arranged

Marion Scott Real Estate, Inc.

fuel purchase is so scarce. We are awaiting their response.

All in all, we believe that every effort was made to ensure that the residents of the Riverbay community would be kept safe during this crucial storm and we once again want to thank the residents of Co-op City for their assistance, cooperation and endurance during this terrible event. We want to thank all of our employees for their diligence and hard work before, during and after the hurricane, along with the various city agencies for their support and assistance throughout this ordeal that has collectively resulted in virtually no serious problems or incidents throughout this large community. Our prayers go out to those people that have lost loved ones and/or their homes during this crisis and to those who live in areas of the city that still do not have power. Our hope is for a speedy recovery.

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Co-op City Times

Letters To The Editor

No other place to live than Co-op City To t h e Ed it or : Having read your story in the Co-op City Times regarding Marion Scott Realty receiving a one year contract, I must say kudos to the Board. It's about time that we add some stability within our community by giving Marion Scott a contract; it was the right thing to do. It shows stability to the HUD officials who have been working with our management company to provide us a new mortgage. While I do not know if a new HUD loan is the way to go or not, we need to have some trust in our management company.

It was said for years that Co-op City could never be rebuilt with all the problems

we had, yet our management company was able to pull it off. Under Marion Scott, we received new windows, elevators, our garages were rebuilt, we had a power plant rebuilt, and we have lovely new greenways that look better than before with a park like feel to them. I never thought that we would see beautiful grass and trees as we once had after the original greenway was ripped up to make a parking lot. We were told that the greenway would be restored and made better than before and yes they were. We had beautiful shows throughout the summer on the greenway this year with beautiful green grass, a new stage, and benches to sit upon.

Have I always trusted our management

company? No. However, I can say that I have seen more done for us over the last many years than ever before. Co-op City looks great, and I believe that's because we have had professional management doing the job for us that needed be done.

This past week, we, as many others did, suffered the wrath of Hurricane Sandy. I can't remember a time that we received so much advance notice from our management company to prepare for the storm, what to do, and what to have, where to go, etc.

I can't imagine any other place to live than here in Co op City. It is a caring and affordable, stable community.

—D. Wer b er

Public Safety goes above and beyond their call of duty To the Edit or : I have come to the conclusion that the Co-op City Public Safety Blotter published in the Co-op City Times is missing some vital items -- the non-criminal associated actions taken.

The Co-op City Public Safety Department (Security) does a lot more than a police department normally does. It provides a number of medical emergency services, as well as things like finding a senior who has wandered off or a child who forgot to tell their parents that they were going to an after school function (club or game).

Despite its size, Co-op City really has a small town atmosphere.

While it is a naturally occurring retirement community – it is one with a vibrant young population. Senior Citizen Retirement Communities are where you go to die. Co-op City is a retirement community where you stay to live. Nothing revitalizes life like smiling at a young child in a stroller or running around and sometimes having the child smile back and always have the parent smile back.

It is also a place where folks will disagree with everything someone else says or stands for, but will defend to the death their right to

say it (although some of us are a little past the physical fighting stage). I have seen many a person mourn a political enemy’s death as though they had lost a dear friend.

I truly believe that Men In Black could have aliens living in apartments in Co-op City without anyone noticing – or if they did without anyone caring. We truly believe in live and let live – unless someone needs a little help.

As you may realize, I was lying awake when I decided that I had to say something that doesn’t seem to be said in our —St ewar t Ber man newspaper.

Novem b er ca r r yin g ch a r ge b ills The Riverbay Finance Department has received calls from shareholders informing them that their November carrying charge bills have not yet been received. Riverbay’s bank, which prints the bills, has confirmed that the November bills were delivered to the Post Office on Friday, October 26th. We can only speculate that the storm impacted the Post Office’s delivery of the November bills.

Nevertheless, shareholders are reminded that they can always make their payment without the bill – simply make sure that you write in your building and apartment on the payment and place it in any of the three drop boxes in the community centers.

We thank you for your attention to this matter.

—R iver b a y F in a n ce Dep a r t m en t

Bu ild in g 32 la u n d r y r oom d ela yed d u e t o H u r r ica n e Sa n d y The re-opening of the renovated laundry room in Building 32 has been postponed until this Monday, November 4th since the CoinMach crews have not been able to travel as a result of the hurricane.

We sincerely apologize for the delay and appreciate your patience as we work to reopen your laundry facility.

—R iver b a y M a n a gem en t

Don a t ion s t o clot h in g b in s t em p or a r ily h a lt ed d u e t o H u r r ica n e Sa n d y Riverbay is asking residents to temporarily stop make clothing donations to the bins located near each garage. Due to Hurricane Sandy, trucks that normally pick-up the donations have not been able to make it to Co-op City due to the gas shortage and other transportation problems and the bins are beginning to overflow. The community will be notified when the donations can start again, hopefully within the next week.

Thank you for your cooperation.

—R iver b a y C or p or a t ion

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

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

Anonymous or unsigned letters will not be accepted for publication.

Letters cannot exceed 350 words.

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

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

BY LIEUTENANT PAM APOLLO Residents are reminded to turn their clocks back at 2:00 a.m. tonight, Sunday, November 4. 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 5 was a deadly combination of 2 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 5.

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. 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.

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.

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 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 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.

Be sure your family has a plan and a meeting place in the event of a fire. Not knowing exactly what to do wastes pre-

cious time in the event a smoke detector goes of. 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.

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

Everyone needs to share the road safely.

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

The Co-op City Department of Public Safety would like to take this opportunity to thank all residents for their cooperation during Hurricane Sandy. Co-op City was able to get through this storm without any injuries or major damage.

Cooperators who listened to the warnings, secured property and remained in their homes was effective in ensuring 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.

Public Safety Blotter: October 21-30, 2012 O ct ober 30, 140 DeK r u if P la ce Two residents were arrested and charged with disorderly conduct as a result of a dispute.

Oct ob er 26, E n t ir e C om p lex The CCPD and NYPD joined forces to conduct Quality of Life inspections throughout the Co-op City complex. During the course of this operation, several groups of individuals were stopped and investigated for violations. However, no arrests were made.

Oct ob er 26, 99 Da r r ow P la ce A complainant reported that items had been taken from their vehicle.

O ct ob er 22, 140 E inst ein L oop Officers assigned to the CCPD Emergency Services Unit heard gunfire from the area of 140 Einstein Loop (Building 28). Numerous shell casings were recovered at the location. A search and canvass yielded negative results. The NYPD also responded and a joint investigation was initiated. No injuries were reported.

O ct ob er 21, 140 E lga r P la ce CCPD officers dispersing a noisy group encountered one individual who began yelling and cursing at officers.

When the male was instructed to cease his behavior, he refused compliance and became increasingly belligerent.

He was placed under arrest and charged accordingly.

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Hurricane Sandy and Your Safety I seldom spend an entire day inside my apartment, but Monday was an exception. The meteorologists were correct in their prediction of Hurricane Sandy, which also doubled as a tropical storm. The sound of the wind and rain were treacherous from the 16th floor as they beat dangerously against my windowpanes.

Before leaving for church on Sunday morning, there were news reports that the MTA was halting public train service at 7:00 p.m. and bus service at 9:00 p.m.

By Monday morning, the airlines suspended service for the day. I thought it was wise to cancel the activities I had planned following my church attendance. Upon arriving home, I stopped at the supermarket and saw many cooperators stocking up on food, water, flashlights and other supplies.

During last week, Management circulated flyers warning cooperators of the impending hurricane; and on Thursday or Friday, Management began sending out automated telephone warnings. I received three calls. On Monday, Management notified Board Directors that the Riverbay Corporation would shut down at 12:00 p.m. and would be closed on Tuesday as well. We were also given telephone numbers to call in the event of emergencies. At this writing, I know of nothing that has occurred to endanger the lives or safety of cooperators and I hope all residents get through Hurricane Sandy without harm. Management did an excellent job of forewarning the community.

T h e HUD L oa n The closing for the HUD Loan must take place on or before November 30th.

Lighting came to me with the idea. He clearly explained why he thought installing motion-activated lights in the compactor rooms would be a money saver. I immediate saw the benefit and promised him that I would pass the idea on to the proper internal parties for review.

Management very much liked the idea and immediately began investigating ‘how to’ and ‘cost’ scenarios. Bottom line—this cost-saving idea is being implemented throughout Co-op City. The savings will help support our

Director’s Viewpoint

Francine Reva Jones Secretary

The Board Directors have done their part in reviewing and giving their input regarding the draft Commitment Letter and voting for the President, Management and General Counsel to take all necessary action to make the closing happen. This 35-year loan for $621,500,000 to be underwritten by Wells Fargo Bank, with mortgage insurance to be issued by HUD, SONYMA and HDC is self-amortizing, at a rate of interest not to exceed 4%. I feel confident that it will proceed successfully and will save cooperators millions of dollars.

Co-op C it y’s H ist or y A concerned cooperator contacted me with regard to the History Committee.

Because the maker of Resolution 12-12 is an advocate for privatization, she felt that he might be biased. She was hopeful that the writers would be cooperators who were proud of Co-op City and its Mitchell-Lama laws, which started as a result of a housing crisis. While we were speaking by telephone, I offered to go online and read the resolution to her.

However, the resolution failed to open.

This has been a reoccurring problem, which I will again bring to the attention of Management. I was, at least, able to inform her that the Resolution is entitled

“Ad Hoc History Committee” and that there would probably be members who are for and against privatization and perhaps some shareholders who are not members of the Board.

Supp or t ing Ou r Yout h The Youth/Parent Summit on Cultivating Success, sponsored by the Harriet Tubman Democratic Club, took place last Saturday. Due to a prior commitment, I missed some of the speakers, but was pleased to be able to hear the presentation made by Jay Stith, a youth consultant and co-coordinator of the Summit. He spoke about education, jobs and the economy. The other co-coordinator, Ebony Lambright, announced the launching of her non-profit organization called “A Rae of Sunshine” aimed to Empower, Educate & Enthuse the youth.

Board Director and President of the Harriet Tubman Club, Evelyn Turner, was instrumental in presenting this Summit. On November 17th, Ms. Turner and the Riverbay Fund will sponsor a College & Career Fair in the Dreiser Community Center.

You r Vot e is Needed November 6th is Election Day and your vote is needed. If you will be out of town and unable to vote at your usual polling place, you can vote early by going to 1780 Grand Concourse to cast your vote before November 6th. It is predicted to be a very close race and every vote is necessary to be counted. Please make every effort to cast your vote for the candidates for U.S. Presidency and the NYC Council. If you are doubtful that your relatives or friends will vote, call them and invite them to go along with you to the polls.

Let’s eliminate the stigma that cooperators don’t vote. Communities that vote are respected by those who elected them and they will deliver the services that that community deserves. I believe that, had we continued to be the voting community that we once were, it would not be necessary for shareholders to create and pay for services that our tax dollars already pay for. The outcome of these elections will directly affect poor and middle income families. With our votes, we will make our voices heard and we can reestablish respect from our political representatives. Remember that many Americans died for the right to vote, and we should never ignore the opportunity to participate in the electoral process.

L osing L ong-Tim e Resid en t s I was sorry to learn of the passing of two Co-op City residents. One was Doreen Sutton, a good friend and the former President of the African-American Association. The other was Mildred Davis, an art enthusiast and a member of the Retirees of Dreiser Loop. They were both mothers and grandmothers who had each lived in Co-op City for 20 or more years and who participated in activities for the betterment of our community.

They will be missed.

Pa r ticip a t e Remember to attend your building association meetings. Please discuss any problems with your CSO or at your building association meeting. If they cannot resolve them for you, contact me and I will attempt to help you: Francine Jones, Board Director, c/o Riverbay Corporation, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475 or call me at 718-6715957. Thank you.

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operating budget. This is a clear example of how valuable cooperators’ ideas can be and why cooperator input is so important.”

After the energy efficient lighting fixture was installed in the compactor room in his building, Director Abdul-Wahhab reported to Management recently: “They work excellently! The light in the compactor room is brighter than before since LED bulbs burn brighter than incandescent ones.

Additionally, the light turns off after a brief period when people have left the room.”

Co-op City Little League registration The Co-op City Little League 2013 Season baseball registration continues at the Dreiser Loop Community Center, Room 17. The dates are Friday, Nov. 16, 6 p.m.-9 p.m., and Saturdays, Nov. 3, 10, and 17, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. In addition to siblings discount, players that pay in full

will be eligible for entry to a full registration (less fundraiser cost) fee refund raffle to be held at the General meeting in March, 2013. For more information, visit the website at www.coopcityll.tk or call the LL room at 718-379-8242.

—H ect or Aya la

Our hearts go out to those devasted by Hurricane Sandy. To asssist New Yorkers with donations of cash, goods, services or to volunteer, please visit http://www.nyc.gov/html/nycservice/home.html

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Loan Resolutions and Voting We had a Board meeting on Wednesday, October 24, and during that meeting, we had to vote on some resolutions. However, there was one sentence about the loan in one of the resolutions, 12-97, that I absolutely did not like.

Resolut ion 12-97: I am 100% in favor of the Wells Fargo loan. However, there are some points that I will not accept for this community—period. Therefore, I will fight to make sure that we get what we want.

Resolut ion 12-97 starts off fine when it states that Riverbay will be entering "into a thirty-five (35) year loan, in the approximate amount of $621,000,000."

However, the wording at the end of the resolution was the thing that captured my attention.

Now, we have a 15-member Board in place at Co-op City. Therefore, in my opinion, all major aspects of this loan should be approved by the full Board.

Okay, yes, there might be a situation at the closing whereby some documents will have to be changed.

Nevertheless, I feel that the full Board must exercise control over the entire closing. Therefore, I wanted some of the language in this resolution to be changed to reflect the overall governance of our Board. This overall governance does not imply that something will go wrong with the President or the closing process. It simply means, in my opinion, that the full Board will oversee and approve the entire process.

Now, please read this statement slowly and see my point of view. The resolution states that the President of the corporation is authorized to enter into a bind-

Director’s Viewpoint

Daryl Johnson Assistant Treasurer

ing loan commitment… to execute and enter into any and all documents required to bind the corporation to a thirty-five (35) year loan, in the approximate amount of $621,500,000…"

Now, as you can see, this is a very, very powerful resolution. Therefore, do you honestly think that I would vote for this type of language for any President or Board member here? No! Therefore, I wanted some minor changes to be made to this resolution.

Nevertheless, could we have adjusted this wording to our own internal document and still received the loan? Of course!

It's called pushing back and demanding what we feel is best for this community. So, if I say that I don't like certain words in a document, then I will press my point.

At any rate, please do not infer that I was against this loan. Additionally, there were some other things that I could not accept.

Ma na gem ent Cont r a ct As you read, I was the only Board member that voted against the issuance of a 1-year, approximately $1.54 million contract, to our management firm, Marion Scott. (Um, what does that $1.54 million figure come to monthly?)

As far as I'm concerned, I'm apprecia-

tive that they worked on getting the Wells Fargo loan for us. However, I honestly believe that we need to look at what other managers can do for us.

Now, since I did not vote for them to get a contract, did that mean that I was against the loan? Again, no. Please look at all of my articles and the resolutions that I voted for to support this loan.

However again, I simply pushed back on this matter.

However, that's no different than when HUD wanted to inspect our property and apartments and we said that there was no way that we could ever pass a HUD inspection. What did we do? We pushed back and said that we would prefer that HCR conduct these inspections. Did they agree? Yes. Bottom line: I will not allow anyone to tell us that we must accept everything to get this 35-year loan. Again, that's 35 years. So, yes, there will be conflicts.

However, we will get this loan.

Nevertheless, we, as a united and strong community, will get it on terms that are somewhat beneficial to us.

Fr iends a nd Fa mily Da y I would like to thank everyone for showing up at the Friends and Family Day event on Sunday, October 21. A lot of people really enjoyed this event.

Thanks to everyone.

Yout h Cent er I have a membership with the NYC Parks and Recreation Department. This membership entitles me to use their gym and attend some of their other classes.

Now, some of us lift weights, run on the treadmills, and have a great time at these centers. However, you would be

amazed at how the youth approach us for exercise advice. "How can I bench more weight? How do I grow?"

Also, you would be amazed at how their street attitudes change just by talking and trying to follow one of our rough exercise sessions. Now, in my opinion, that's what we need for this community.

We need a center that will get youth off the streets and into programs that are going to help them. And, at the center, they're not going to get into trouble. Also, they will have the opportunity to see and learn from good, positive, and strongminded adults.

We should be able to get the youth involved in some programs that include: skills development, resume writing, job searching, exercising, dancing, etc. In other words, we prepare them for life.

Vot e The elections are very close now. So, please make sure that you vote for candidates that you feel are good and proper for this country and this community.

Close We're going to get that loan. However, you can be sure that I will fight for everyone here. 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. Also, please call me at 718-671-4544 if you don't receive a response from me.

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

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City’s infrastructure beneath the surface is not disturbed.

Boiko said that all volunteers must be in good health and able bodied, capable of carrying out the tasks involved in planting the trees.

A light breakfast and box lunch will be provided to all volunteers who come out to plant the trees. In case of rain, ponchos will be supplied. The event will go off rain or shine.

“We are extremely grateful to the city and the New York Restoration Project for their generous donation of trees, not just this time, but throughout the last two years. Including this planting, so far more than 1600

Harriet Tubman Independent Democratic Club Please vote in the upcoming election! Please participate in phone banking! This is one of the most crucial and expensive election of all times. We must vote Democratic up and down the line.

—E ve l yn M . Tu r n e r

Community Relations thanks Halloween volunteers On behalf of Riverbay Fund and the community, I would like to thank the following people for volunteering to make Halloween fun for everyone. These great volunteers helped decorate the Haunted House, worked with the kids and manned the lines at the carnival at the Halloween Party and provided monsters for the Haunted House: Suzanne Bostick, Heava Challenger, Adobeia Fleischer and Monica Thomas from the Greater NY Girl Scouts; Tamira King, Shamika Thompson and Catrenia Gadsden from Riverbay Corporation; Det. Mike Mabry, PO Elizabeth Delvalle, and PO Melvin Gonzalez from CCPD. I would like to thank the following youth for assisting in making this year’s Halloween activities a success: Alejandro Gonzalez, Aniyah Townsend, Aryelle Delvalle, Ashley Carter, Ashley Wilson, Beverly Seignious, Bria Lemon-Johnson, Caitlin Thomas, Carl Richards, Cayla Jean-Mary, Chyna Chung, Ciarra Parker, Daija Green, Daija Saunders, Danielle McFadden, Dante Rodriguez, Gianni Thompson, Gisean Colei, Halima Goodings, Irene Gardner, Issac Rowser, Jada Thomas, Jade Turner, Jaidyn Warren, Janel Simmons, Janet Simmers, Jayda Lawrence, Jaylin Ward, Jermaine Antonetty, Joshlyn Fleischer, Karizma, Karlene Richards, Katrice Shepard, Kayla Morgan, Kayla Toraine, Kevin Mathis, Kyann Covan, Kyra Toraine, Mia Calderon, Mishell Harry, Nikaya King, Onyinye Njoku, Richard Anderson, Shanice Heard, Tamaya Johnson, Taylor Tillman, Tia Rooney, Tianna Khourie, Tiffany Challenger, Tiffany Leon, Trinity Gardner, Tyron Ingram and Walter Brennan.

— Mic h elle Sa jo u s, D irec to r

Hurr ican Sandy Update!

G as Sho rt a ge a ffe c t s Rive rba y Se rv ic e s Due to a gasline shortage in the area, we are having difficulty filling Riverbay vehicles with gas. We will only be collecting garbage & will leave recycables in buildings. Maintenance, Restorations & Public Safety will be walking as much as possible.

—Riverbay Management

donated trees have been planted here, at no cost to the community and the shareholders. We are also grateful to the volunteer efforts of the American Express Corporation employees, as well as our residents who are helping with this effort,” Boiko said.

Boiko added that Donovan Plummer, Director of the Grounds Department, will have his staff on hand that day assisting in the planting. They will be working closely with NYRP prior to the actual planting date having each tree bed pre-dug, and placing mulch and fertilizer in each. In doing this, it also makes it easier for those planting the trees as digging through the aggregate below can

be difficult.

“Upon completion of the tree planting this fall, it will complete all plans we had put together with the assistance of NYRP and in completing the vision had creating beautiful landscaping within Co-op City, creating greenery giving the community a suburban feel within an urban area,” Boiko said. “It also creates an environment for the community to enjoy and at the same time reap the natural health benefits of the oxygenation given off from the trees. Consideration was also given in the planting of the trees to create natural wind barriers once the trees mature given the winds we have throughout the community.”

Club articles are due by 3 p.m. e a c h M o n d a y f o r S a t u r d a y ’s i s s u e

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Riverbay’s Succession Rights summarized and updated for clarity

BY ROZAAN BOONE Riverbay Corporation has summarized the Division of Homes and Community Renewal’s (DHCR) rules and regulations on succession rights to avoid confusion or misunderstanding.

The DHCR has specific rules governing the transfer or assumption of ownership of apartments within Mitchell-Lama developments, which are spelled out in 9NYCRR Part 1727-8.1.

“The Succession Rights Policy is intended to help a cooperator be aware of the protection provided to a family member or a ‘life companion’ in the event a cooperator moves or dies,” said Michael Munns, Riverbay’s Senior Attorney.

“DHCR regulations provide that eligible persons may continue to live in an apartment after the death or move-out of the cooperator. Our policy follows DHCR rules and explains succession rights to Coop City residents.”

It should be pointed out that while new ownership can only be assumed in cases of move-out or death, only persons who meet all of the regulatory requirements may obtain leases and stock certificates in their own names as successors.

“It is our intention to reiterate for shareholders what Riverbay’s policy is when it comes to their succession rights so that there will not be any confusion as to who they can leave their apartments to in the event that they decide to move or in cases where the primary shareholder passes away,” said Riverbay’s General Manager Vernon Cooper. “Hopefully, this will go a long way in helping to simplify the process so that we, in turn, can speed up this particular transaction. It’s also important to emphasize that these are DHCR’s rules governing Mitchell-Lama developments and we have to ensure that we are in full

compliance.” According to the rules and regulations, succession of an apartment can only take place if the primary owner of the apartment moves out or passes away.

As a general rule, whenever there is a change in the number of persons living in the apartment, Riverbay should be notified within ninety (90) calendar days of any such changes through the use of an Interim Affidavit Form, which can be obtained from their respective CSO Office.

“It is critical for all shareholders to inform Riverbay of changes in the household occupants in order for those occupants to potentially have succession rights at some point in the future,” said Peter Merola, Riverbay’s Director of Finance. “The annual filing of the Income Affidavit accomplishes this, as well as filing an Interim Affidavit in between annual filings.”

If the shareholder moves out permanently, any member of the primary cooperator’s family or life companion may request, in writing, to be named as a tenant on the lease and on the stock certificate.

However, this person must meet certain requirements.

“They must have resided with the cooperator in the apartment as their primary residence for a period of not less than two years, or for one year if the succeeding cooperator is a senior citizen or disabled person, im m edia t ely prior to permanent vacating of the apartment by the cooperator,” said Merola. “In cases where the occupancy or relationship is less than two years, the succeeding cooperator must have lived in the apartment from the inception of the tenancy or commencement of the relationship. The succeeding cooperator must have been listed on the Income Affidavit and/or Interim Income Affidavit during the relevant period of time.”

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Don a t ion s will b e a ccep t ed M on d a y t o Sa t u r d a y, fr om 10: 00 a .m . t o 3: 00 p .m .— st a r t in g t od a y, Novem b er 3.

T h ey a r e seek in g d on a t ion s of t h e followin g it em s (or sim ila r ): Food - Canned goods; nonper ishable food items; individual snacks (chips, cookies, fr uit snacks, gr anola bar s, pudding); canned milk; bottled water.

Sh op p in g L ist - P a p er pr odu ct s (fa cia l t issu e, t oilet p a p er, p a p er t owels); b a b y ca r e p r od u ct s (d ia p er s, for -

m ula , wip es); t r a sh b a gs; a lu m in u m foil, p la stic wr a p a n d sa n d wich b a gs; clea n in g p r od u ct s (b lea ch , sp on ges, d ish wa sh in g liq u id ); b a t h a n d b ed r oom item s (towels, sh eet s a nd p illow ca ses); p er son a l ca r e pr odu ct s (d eod or a n t, t ooth p a st e, soa p , sha m p oo, con d it ion er ; fem in in e hygien e p r od u cts) Clothing - All types of clot hing for all a ges and gender s, pa r ticular ly clothing for t he ap pr oaching colder weather.

An y q u e s t io n s c a n b e d ir ect ed t o t h e C om m u n it y Affa ir s Bu r ea u a t 646-6105323 or via em a il a t com mu n itya ffa ir s@n yp d .or g *St or e own er s, or ot h er la r ge b u sin esses in t er est ed in b u lk d on a tion s sh ou ld con t a ct t h e a b ove n u m b er t o coor d in a t e logist ics.

od of t im e” m ust b e d ocu m en t ed b y n o less t h a n 3 a ffid avit s a n d ca n be su pp or t ed b y eith er comb in a t ion of 3 a n n ua l a ffida vit s, or 1 in t er im a ffid a vit p lus 2 a nn u a l a ffid avits if t he su ccessor m oves in b et ween a n n u a l filin gs.

DHCR’s rules define “family member” as a husband, wife, son, daughter, stepson, stepdaughter, father, mother, stepfather, stepmother, brother, sister, nephew, niece, uncle, aunt, grandfather, grandmother, grandson, granddaughter, father-in-law, mother-in-law, son-in-law or daughter-inlaw of the primary cooperator.

C ou sin s a r e n ot d efin ed fa m ily m em b er s a nd t her efor e a r e n ot eligib le for su ccession u n d er t h is r u le. H owever, cou sins ca n a p ply for su ccession u n d er t h e DH C R r u le of “ E m ot ion a l a n d F in a n cia l I n t er -d ep en d en ce.” I n a d d it ion t o m eetin g t he r esid en cy r eq u ir em en t s in t h is ca se, a su ccessor wou ld h ave t o pr ovide sim ila r evid en ce a s in t h e ca se of a life com p a n ion .

“Primary residence” is defined as the housing accommodation in which the person actually resides and maintains a permanent and continuous physical presence.

Proof of such residency must consist of the Income Affidavit or Interim Income Affidavits together with other evidence, for example, certified copies of tax returns, voting records, motor vehicle registration and driver’s license, school registration, bank accounts, employment records, insurance policies and other pertinent documentation.

At the same time, ‘life companion’ is defined as any other person residing with the cooperator as a primary resident who can prove emotional and financial commitment and interdependence between such person and the cooperator. Evidence of this can be the Income Affidavit or Interim Income Affidavit filed by the primary

cooperator, as well as evidence of longevity of the relationship; sharing of or relying upon each other for payment of household or family expenses; joint ownership of bank accounts, personal and real property, credit cards, loan obligations, sharing a household budget for purposes of receiving governmental benefits; engaging in family type activities by jointly attending family functions; and formalizing of legal obligations by such means as executing wills, naming each other as executor and/or beneficiary, granting each other power of attorney, etc.

The other avenue through which a successor can be named to the apartment is through death of the primary shareholder.

If this is the case, the lease and shares of stock for the decedent’s apartment shall be surrendered to the Riverbay Sales Office by the decedent’s estate or survivors for redemption.

If there are no legal disputes, Riverbay will sell or transfer the shares to any member of the decedent’s family or life companion, as long as they meet all of the requirements as stipulated by DHCR’s rules and regulations.

Munns stated that any family member or life companion of a cooperator who would like permission to remain in occupancy after the cooperator moves or dies should submit a written request within ninety (90) days to Riverbay Corporation, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, N.Y. 10475, Attn.: Succession Rights.

“It is imperative that shareholders understand that no other types of stock transfers or lease amendments are allowed except those directed by statute or an appropriate tribunal or court of law,” said Munns.

Shareholders may log on to Riverbay’s website at www.riverbaycorp.com to download a copy of these succession right.

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H a l l o we e n Fu n !

On Thursday evening, October 25th, hundreds of Co-op City children 12 and under got in on their Halloween fun courtesy of the Riverbay Fund and the Riverbay Community Relations Department. Spidermen, ninjas, witches, princesses and more enjoyed candy and other sweets, and carnival games throughout the evening. The next two days on Friday and Saturday, the annual Haunted House was set up in the Bartow Community Centers as young volunteers from the community played the parts of ghosts, goblins and monsters all in good fun and the Halloween spirit. Hurricane Sandy might have spoiled Halloween festivities in most communities, but in Co-op City, thanks to the Community Relations Department, the children thankfully received the chance to have some fun before the real scary stuff arrived.

Photos by Bill Stuttig

Hispanic Heritage celebration in Co-op City Riverbay Corporation and the Spanish-American Community Club presented Hispanic Heritage Day festivities on Sunday, Sept. 30 in the Dreiser Auditorium.

There were performances by Pajarillo Pintao, Grupo Santa Rosa de Lima (pictured, right), Cultura y Tradicion, Juan Ortega (pictured, bottom right), El Mariachi Citialli (pictured, below), and the Youth Dance group of P.S. 160.

Hundreds enjoyed the tasty food and excellent entertainment.

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Zodiacs Track Team The blessings continue to fall upon the Zodiacs Track Team Zodiacs had their annual Cross Country meet on Saturday, October 20th at Van Cortlandt Park.

There were approximately 300 athletes from New York and New Jersey competing in our track meet at Van Cortlandt Park.

Our cross country athletes are ready for their big challenge in two weeks, when we compete on November 11th at the AAU National Qualifier in St. James, LI. They showed some signs to perform well, when they won individual medals and trophies at the Bronx Tigers meet on October 21st in Van Cortlandt Park.

Besides winning personal awards, we won a team trophy by out-pointing a good team from White Plains, NY, called

Future Stars, for 1st place.

While our Cross Country athletes were racking up awards, our sprinters were at the Jamboree (indoor track meet) showing off their speed, winning most of their races. Their 1st real test will be December 22nd, when they compete at the Youth Challenge Track Meet at the Armory on 168th Street in NY. We compete all year round in multiple events in cross country, indoor and outdoor track and field meets. Our children learn how to balance sports and education. For additional information, visit our website, www.Zodiacstrack.org, or contact President Thomas Francis at 718-679-2060 or coPresident Winston Dinkins at 914-4416196, email WATCLT@AOL.COM. —W inston Din kin s

Zodiacs team members sporting their team trophy and their individual awards.

Building 13 Association

Building 13 wants to thank Mr. Warren Mitchell, Director of the Parking Facilities Department, for attending our monthly meeting and answering our questions. He did a fantastic job and was extremely helpful and knowledgeable. Our next meeting will be held on November 15.

Tickets will be available at the meeting for the free turkey raffle.

We appreciate all who attended the Adult Costume Party. It was so much fun.

There were fantastic costumes and folks enjoyed playing out their characters, especially Juicy Lucy and Afro man, our prize winners. Building 13 would like to extend a special thank you to DJ Val, who not only played great music, but along with the talented Lelia Dickenson, decorated the room.

There were scary movies on the wall, scary people at the tables and a witch’s brew boiling over. Their creativity knows no bounds and for that we are eternally grateful.

Thank you to all who attended the Gold Party. It was a win – win situation for everyone. There were so many happy, shocked, shareholders who appreciated going to a party and leaving with more than they came with. It was our way of also giving back to our neighbors. It was so successful that we have been asked to have another. We have already confirmed a date in December. You will be contacted with details.

Building 13 Association, Inc. is a 501c3 non-profit organization. We provide activities that are open to the community. Youth and adults have participated in our writing workshops and shows, presenting their original literary works. Our women’s group is fun, inspiring and informative. We have displayed the arts and crafts workshop creations of our community in our building and on Bronxnet. Our 3C (Co-op City Community) Media shows have promoted the ingenuity and entrepreneurial spirit of our neighbors in Co-op City. Your help and commitment will help Building 13 continue to provide these and many more activities.

Upcom in g events: Women Keeping It Real – November 10 in The Association Room. Exhilarating spirited conversation with women of all ages, but must be 18 and over to participate.

Time: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Arts and Crafts - Sunday, November 18 - Place: The Association Community Room. Time: 12 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Facilitated by Ms. Gail and Ms. Denise.

We are planning a community quilt.

Volunteers welcome.

R E M E M BE R TO VOT E : Our voting location is DREISER LOOP COMMUNITY CENTER. Transportation will be available throughout Co-op City if you need a ride.

The Riverbay Fund of Co-op City is sponsoring a College and Career Fair on Saturday, November 17. Check the Co-op City Times or our lobby bulletin board for additional information. Many college representatives will be in attendance. Important information about scholarships and SAT opportunities will be at your disposal.

For information on events, contact Leslie Peterson at 718-320-1370, Gail Sharbaan at 718-671-3801 or e-mail us at building13assoc@yahoo.com. Thanks for making our team work. —Leslie Peter son

Co-op City Branch of the NAACP This week, we mourn the loss of one of our long time members and strong supporters, Executive Committee member, Ms. Mildred Davis. No one was more loyal and supportive to their family than Ms. Davis. We remember her many tidings to share news of her achieving and renowned grand-daughter in the Navy. In the next issue, we hope to have further information.

Knowing Ms. Davis and remembering her strength, I know she would vote in this election. So let’s consider her tenacity, no excuse on Tuesday, November 6 – exercise your right to vote. Remember too, renowned Congressman John Lewis’ words: “The most important tool for nonviolent change is the vote.” Neighbors, the most important point here is VOTE in this and every election. The second most important thing is bring a friend! The NAACP

works to create a better society.

The more social problems there are, for example, unemployment and unequal education, the lower the number of voters in those communities. The NAACP supports programs correcting and eliminating such problems.

Now, November is here and it is time to VOTE for the candidates who work towards cures and solutions.

All the candidates for New York City Council 12th District and their platforms were introduced at various panel forums.

The official candidates for City Council are: Pamela A. Johnson, Andy King, Garth Marchant, Neville Mitchell, Joseph Nwachukwu and Cheryl Simmons Oliver.

Candidates Congressman Eliot Engel, State Senator Ruth Hassell-Thompson and Assemblyman Carl E. Heastie also made

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appearances, as well as Assemblyman Mark Gjonaj.

Join the NAACP now, attend meetings, be part of this nonviolent army!

Meetings of Branch 2210 are held in Room 36, Einstein Community Center, 135 Einstein Loop. As this is an election year for the NAACP, at our General Membership Meeting, Thursday, September 27, a nominating committee was established. Tuesday, October 23, 7 p.m., the nominating committee submitted a slate of officers and members for the Executive Committee.

All members achieving membership, thirty days and over, can vote, but to run for a position, membership since April is required.

Nominations can be taken from the floor with three (3) signed petitions.

At the Tuesday, November 27th meet-

ing, the voting will take place for four (4) hours, 3 p.m. – 7 p.m. All meetings and elections are in Room 36, 135 Einstein Loop, Einstein Community Center. To share news and to contact us, write the Co-op City Branch of the NAACP, P.O. Box 753111, and Einstein Station, Bronx, NY 10475 or email, evalazaar@gmail.com.

Remember, enter your NAACP membership number when renewing. If you have a question, contact the Co-op City Branch of the NAACP as stated. We hope everyone passed Sandy in good health and safety.

Thank you to our Department of Public Safety and all first responders for their heroic efforts during Sandy.

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

—Eva Kinda ichi-L a za a r

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Broun Place Townhouse Association Welcome to the new president of the Broun Place Townhouse Association, President Ray Tirado, elected last Thursday, October 25th. Broun Place neighbors appreciate Ray’s stepping to the plate and accepting the nomination and subsequently being elected to the post of President to serve for the next two years. A sincere thank you to the outgoing President Marjorie Helms and members: Treasurer, Ann Ventrella and Social Committee Ramel Gonzalez for the many years of dedication to the Broun Place Townhouse Association. During the meeting, the position of Vice President and Secretary were combined and Eva Kindaichi-Lazaar was confirmed for that position; thankfully Anne Ventrella accepted to return in the position of Treasurer and thus the next

Board for Broun Place Townhouse Association was formed. There was a good turnout at the meeting and we thank everyone for attending. We also appreciate the refreshments set up by Ramel and Gloria and appreciate that they agreed to continue with this essential component of each meeting.

Issues from garage matters, Cablevision questions to water temperature, the Broun Place “lake” in the cul-desac and membership costs were discussed. Our membership dues will remain at the same amount as they have been. At the next meeting, most likely November 15th, a pot-luck Thanksgiving will be held. The annual raffle will be held at that time. Please follow our press release for specific information; a flyer will also be dis-

tributed with more information. Thank you to the Buildings and Grounds Department for doing a very good trimming job, preparing the trees and other foliage for winter.

Congratulations to neighbors celebrating a birthday or special event and hope you will let us know so we can send greetings by way of a tiding in this press release. For all neighbors experiencing illness and/or who are homebound, we hope for their speedy improvement. The association extends condolences to all who may have suffered the loss of a loved one. You can also email to brounplaceassoc@hotmail.com. Neighbors don’t forget to vote November 6.

—R a ym o n d Ti r a d o

Building 32 Association Our lobbies are so wonderfully decorated with ghosts, witches, spiders, and pumpkins due to the time-consuming work of a few cooperators. Thanks so much to Candy, Doreatha, and Elinor on the “A” side and Bill, Joanne, and Sonja on the “B” side. Their efforts took many hours; a few additional hands and 30 minutes a piece could have made a big difference. Please try to find some time to

assist when the lobbies are decorated for the December holidays. Many hands means less time spent for everyone.

Our mini flea market is being held today, November 3, from 10 a.m. until...in the Association Room, “B” side, first floor rear. A reminder about our “Sell your Gold” event at our next meeting, Tuesday, November 13 at 7:30 p.m. in the Association Room. As previously stated, you

can bring gold, silver, watches, teeth, silver flatware, etc. The condition of the items does not matter, so broken chains, single earrings, and rings missing their settings are all acceptable. This is a fundraiser for the Building Association, so please tell your friends and relatives about it.

— L or na S m i t h

Building 31 Association Luis Salazar, Director of Janitorial Services, Thanks.

You listened to our complaints, took notes and promised to make sure what was within your power you would investigate and make sure those complaints were resolved. Reinforcing to us about the process we should take when making complaints was again something we should all know but needed to hear again. If we adhere to that process, then there should be better communication between the cooperator and service departments. When calling, be sure to get the name of the person that you are speaking to and record the date and time. Due to a recent incident regarding extermination of our basement, it was suggested that notification be given to building cooperators so we are all aware and have a heads up as to what measures are taken to control bug infestation here. It is up to all of us to contact the Maintenance Office to request an extermination appointment. Your apartment extermi-

Eleanor Roosevelt Democratic Club Tuesday, November 06, is General Election Day. I am requesting that all members of the community come out and cast your vote for the candidate/s you feel will best represent your views for a more stable government. This being the case, the Eleanor Roosevelt Democratic Club endorses the following candidates for election: Barack Obama for President, Joseph Biden for Vice-President, Kirsten Gillibrand for the U.S. Senate, Eliot Engel for the U.S. Congress, Michael Benedetto for the State Assembly, Ruth Hassel-Thompson for the State Senate, Andy King for the NYC Council, 12th District; Hon. Fernando Tapia for State Supreme Court Judge, Hon. Donna Mills for State Supreme Court Judge, Hon. Nelida Malave-Gonzalez for State Surrogate’s Court. These are the candidates that we feel will serve or continue to serve the country, state, city, and the local community in a positive way and will be most representative of our aims to promote better government in the future. Thank you.

The next meeting of the Eleanor Roosevelt Democratic Club will be held on Thursday, November 15, in Room #28 at 7:30 p.m. Please attend.

— G e o r g e T. C l a r k e

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nation does not cost at this time and it would help to control and prevent any additional infestation of bugs and mice. As of the writing of this article, our President, R. Hedgepeth, has reported that 75% of requests made at this meeting have been resolved. Mr. Salazar also received other complaints which are not within his department which he vowed he would pass on to the appropriate department for follow up.

We also wish to thank those Halloween volunteers for making our children happy by handing out goody bags. We look forward to the next holiday celebration. Please feel free to join in on the fun and seeing how making others happy can become infectious and rewarding. Try it.

Don’t forget our bus trip to Mt. Airy Lodge on Sat., Nov. 17th. Look for the flyer in the lobby. Here is a chance for you to have a bus trip which could be a final cost of ZERO to you. Tickets are $35. You get reimbursed

$25 from the casino and another $10 for a food voucher.

Now, isn’t that something FREE a good thing. All proceeds will be going to our scholarship fund, so please support our efforts, Game night and our knitting and crochet group have started up and they are looking for you to come down and join them in our meeting room.

November’s general meeting should be exciting. We have invited Chief Apollo from our security force. Check the bulletin board for date and time to make sure you get your concerns addressed. If you don’t ask, then you will never know. See you there, hopefully.

Congratulations to our winners, both from the B side.

The 50/50 was won by Klaus and the door prize went to Auvril. We all received a prize from our cake lady, another winning cake, and thanks.

— M ar il y n M cD a n i el

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Black Forum Defensive Driving resumes next week Our next defensive driving course will be held on Saturday, November 10, Rm. 1, Dreiser Community Center, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Call today to register, 718320-8035. Lower your insurance cost by 15% and remove up to 4 points from your driver’s license. Please make your check in the amount of $35, payable to “the Black Forum of Co-op City,” and mail to P.O. Box 563, Bronx, N.Y. 10475 at least 1½ weeks before the class, or you can walk in on the day of the class but you must have $35 in cash to pay for the course.

Aqueduct Casino We’re going to Aqueduct Casino on Saturday, November 17, leaving from Dreiser Rehab at 2 p.m. sharp, back of the Library on Asch Loop at 2:15 p.m. and

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

Wiz of Oz auditions continue Wiz of Oz rehearsals every Saturday this month in Room 1 of the Dreiser Center at 1:30 p.m. SHARP. The play will be held on Sunday, December 9. Three (3) more actors/actresses between the ages of 14-18 ONLY are needed. Ability to sing and dance a MUST. Come to Room 1 on Saturday.

Notice: All Section 5 food pantry participants All Section 5 residents must pick up their food packages on Wednesdays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Evangelical Church of Co-op City. You must bring

your white cards to be able to pick up your food. For more information, please call (718) 320-8035.

Black Forum Aerobics in session Aerobics classes are held every Monday and Wednesday, Dreiser, Aud. A, 7:30 p.m. To register, please call (718) 320-8035. Nominal fee for each class.

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

In order to receive food, you must present a current photo ID such as a non

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

Volunteers wanted We need volunteers for Tuesdays and Thursdays, 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Call (718) 320-8035.

We Need You - Join Us Today Now is the time for us to get involved.

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

—Tony I llis

National Council of Negro Women C om e see t h e ch er r y b lossom s in Wa sh in gt on , DC . Join us for a guided tour of Washington, DC, April 5 – 8, 2013 featuring tours of: Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial, Arlington National Cemetery, Iwo Jima Memorial, WW II Memorial, Korean War Veterans Memorial, Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Smithsonian Institution, US Capital, Embassy Row, Lincoln Memorial, and the White House. Motor Coach transportation. Cost: doubles, $419; singles, $539. Deposit of $75 is due by November 15. For more information, contact Roberta, 718-671-4804; Joyce,

718-655-9034 or Yvonne, 718-3209694.

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

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

for Sunday, December 2nd Matinee.

Tickets price, $42. And for piano lesson at the Signature Theatre, Saturday, December 8th Matinee. Ticket price, $25. Call 718-320-2366.

E xer cise you r r igh t t o vot e: Please vote on Tuesday, November 6th.

Sa d News!! One of our early life time members of Co-op City Section, Mildred Davis, has died. Due to illness, she has not been active with our section for several months, but she is remembered by many. There will be no service in New York. Mildred Davis will be laid to rest on Saturday, November 3, 11 a.m.

at: Metropolitan United Methodist Church, 21445 Bayside Road, Onancock, Virginia 23417. Messages of condolence may be sent to: Ms. Doreen Simmons & Family, P.O. Box 452, Parksley, Virginia 23421.

More sadness in our section life member Gladys Irvins lost her daughter, Doreen “Jackie” Sutton, after a long illness. Once we know when arrangements have been made, it will be passed on to you.

Happy birthday to our November members.

—M a xin e Su lliva n

Building 33 Association The building association had no choice, but to cancel the Children’s Halloween Party due to the bad weather.

We also had to cancel the Candidates’ Forum for Tuesday night. The building association will continue the process of collecting building dues in the lobby.

Last Saturday, the Harriet Tubman Independent Democratic Club gave a Youth Forum in the Einstein Community Center. It was attended quite well considering this was their first attempt. Ms. June

O’Connor from the Garvey School in Co-op City was the keynote speaker, along with other interesting speakers. It was an enjoyable afternoon with plenty of refreshments for everyone. I do not understand why more parents do not take advantage of the events we sponsor for the youth in Co-op City. It makes one wonder why we try to get these activities for them if the community really does not seem to care. The youth forum was advertised for weeks. It should have been a

great big turn out. Ms. Turner went down to the teen center and took the kids out with the promise of franks and juices and plenty of goodies. They came up, ate well, sat down and one by one they left, with no consideration or interest for the guest speakers. It makes you wonder what kind of children are we raising. You, parents of young people, have a lot of work to do to raise these young children of today.

The holidays are upon us. I ask for

some assistance with the decorating of the lobby, including the Christmas tree.

Please call me if you can help. Thank you.

The building association would like to congratulate two long time cooperators of Building 33, William and Pearl Velez, on their fiftieth wedding anniversary. Lots of luck.

Get well wishes to all of the sick and the shut-in. Feel better.

—P a tr icia Bon a p a r t e

Remember to use he (high efficiency) detergents in the new laundry machines.

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Coalition of African American Churches & Community Organizations The Coalition wishes to thank everyone who attended “Friends & Family Day Celebrations” on Sunday, October 21.

Special thanks to the Keynote Speaker, the Honorable Charles Barron, (NYC Council Member). Please note: Due to the general elections on Tuesday, November 6, the Coalition’s monthly meeting is cancelled. Next general membership meeting will be held on Tuesday, December 4, at 12 p.m., 177 Dreiser Community Center, Room 15. The Coalition wishes everyone a happy Thanksgiving.

H ave A ny S ug g e st i o n s?

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

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

We also act as one voice for all Coalition members when there are issues of common concern and human rights. We also sponsor Friends & Family Day Celebrations and Kwanzaa, free for the

community. Members of the Coalition include the following: African-American Association, Co-op City Baptist Church, Retirees of Dreiser Loop, Harriet Tubman Independent Democratic Club, NAACP, Co-op City Branch, St. Joseph’s Episcopal Church and Zodiacs Track Club.

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

Churches and organizations that desire

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

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

Remember, the Coalition’s Motto is: “Coming together is a beginning, Keeping together is progress, and Working together is success.”

— H a r m a n T. L e a c o c k

American Legion Post 1871 Greetings to all of our Post members who are homebound and recovering from various medical operations. We wish you a speedy recovery.

Happy birthday to all of our Post members who have a birthday in the month of November: Kathryn C. Brooks, Ortiz A. Hannys, William E. Gordon, John J. Jackson, Robert Moss, Sr. Henry M. Newman, Ernest A. Medaglia, Stephen M. Nelson, Silas J. Stanford, Carlos Tricoche, Stephen Werner, Andre Williams and Richard Werner. If I don’t have your name down for this month, contact me ASAP and it will be in the next issue of the Co-op City Times. Our Post is located in the Section 5

Community Center, 135 Einstein Loop, Room 41. Our office number is 718-3208165 and you can also reach us by e-mail at post1871@optimum.net.

Governor Andrew Cuomo signed a bill allowing the DMV to mark veterans status on driver’s licenses and non-driver ID too. The reason for this is many local businesses across the state currently provide discounts to veterans and this will make it more simple and convenient for veterans to show and verify to a business their status as a veteran on a driver’s license or non-driver ID without having to carry multiple forms of identification and it will show that they were honorably discharged from the armed forces.

The next EXECUTIVE meeting will be held today, November 3rd, Saturday, at 11 a.m. sharp.

It’s official, all military retirees will receive an increase in their monthly check in December 1st of 1.7%, along with their Social Security check - you will receive another 1.7% in that check too, so enjoy it while you can, folks.

Any Post member who would like to purchase a new Post shirt, baseball cap, uniform cap or any other accessories, contact our finance officer, William Gordon, and make arrangements to purchases the item that you need. Remember, we take cash, checks and money orders too. All Post members who have a computer,

please check MYLEGION.org to find out the up and coming events and new information that will concern you as a Post member. If you are still planning on attending the Military Ball on November the 9th, Friday, at the Villa Barone, remember it’s $75 per person to attend the ball. Please turn in your money ASAP to the Post finance officer.

What is the difference between an anal thermometer and an oral thermometer?

Answer: The taste.

The early bird may get the worm, but the second mouse gets the cheese.

This information was provided by the post information officer.

— R i c h a r d I . L a w s o n , J r.

Co-op City Toastmasters Club Co-op City Toastmasters is a club that gives everyone an opportunity to improve their public speaking and leadership skills. We strive to carry out the Toastmasters Mission to motivate, to inspire, to grow and to have fun while learning to succeed. Come to our meetings and see for yourself what we have to offer; see if we can help you.

At our last meeting, October 18th, we had the pleasure of being videotaped by our own Toastmaster and Competent Communicator (CC) Jimmy Britt.

Jimmy, who is a certified sound engineer and producer, together with his assistants, Vincent and photographer Frederick Keith, gave us our moment in the spotlight! If you were not there, you missed a great meeting. This taping will be shown at a later date on Bronxnet.com. We heard three speakers: Lauretta Jaysura, who did an advanced

speech called “Rewards and Recognition” (R&R), Selma Newman, who did a speech on “Benefits of Home Cooking” and Ralph Dunniehigh presented an inspiring speech titled “Remember Who You Are.” Congratulations to all three speakers for a great job. We can see their improvement. Selma is on her way to earning her CC (Competent Communicator) Award.

She only needs to give one more speech we are all rooting for you, Selma, to get to the finish line. Ralph has completed five speeches and is half-way to CC, while Lauretta is working towards achieving the highest toastmasters designation of DTM (Distinguished Toastmaster). She has stated that one of her goals is to inspire other members to continue the Toastmasters program and “go all the way.”

As always at our meetings, guests are

COMMUNITY PROTESTANT

warmly welcomed and encouraged to visit again. We welcome you too to visit us at any meeting and learn more about our organization. Thanks again to TM Jimmy Britt and his team for doing a great job and teaching us some of the intricacies of filming.

R em i n d er s/ U p co m i n g Eve n t s Saturday, November 10 - District 46 Fall Conference 2012 will be held at LaGuardia Marriott Hotel, Queens, NY. This is a fun filled day with Keynote

by Dr. Dilip, world champion public speaker, six training workshops and great, great food. If you still have not registered for the event, what are you waiting for? Discount price soon to expire. Go to www.toastmasters46.org to register and more information.

M e e t i n g s : The next meeting is Thurs., Nov. 1st at 7:30 p.m. sharp.

Regular meetings are every first and third

Thursday of the month at the Co-op City Bartow Mall, in the Bartow Community Center. Parking is free N OT E : There will be NO meeting on Thursday, November 15.

Saturday, November 17 – Riverbay Fund College and Career Fair, Co-op City, Dreiser Loop Auditorium. Our club is participating and all members are asked to be a part and volunteer for this very worthwhile event. Important educational and student aid information will be made available to our children and their families. Tell your friends and co-workers of the good work happening here in Co-op City. Members and friends, your help is needed. Please contact TM Lauretta Jaysura at LJJaysura@gmail.com.

Thursday, November 29 — Membership Drive. Put this date in your planner and stay tuned for more details.

— Ke l l y M a x w e l l

CHURCH OF CO-OP CITY

C O - O P C I T Y B A P T I S T C H U RC H

1659 EAST GUN HILL ROAD BRONX, NY 10469

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

REV., DR. CALVIN E. OWENS, PASTOR

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

(718) 320-3774

CHURCH

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

• 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.

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!

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

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African-American Association of Co-op City The following are ongoing programs which the Association sponsors and encourages your participation: Zumba Fit ness C lasses – Mondays, 6:00 p.m. Dreiser Center, Room #2. Fee: $5; Registration: $15. Call 917-459-4491.

Educat ion – The Per Ankh Study Group meets on the 1st and 3rd Mondays, 7:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 15. Call 718-379-5555.

Yoga & Pilates M at C la sses – Tuesdays, 7:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room #2. Class fee: $12-$15; Registration: $15. Call 718-6718364.

Comput er /Laptop Classes – Every 2nd & 4th Tuesday, 7:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 15. Class fee: $5; members get one free class. Call 718-379-5555.

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

E ven in g L ine Da n cing C la sses – Thursdays, 7:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room

#2. Class fee: $5 per hour; Registration: $15.

Call 917-903-7073.

J ob s/E n t r epr eneu r ia l Wor k sh ops – Every 1st Thursday, 7:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 15. Call 718-320-1424.

C hildr en’s Ear ly Mor ning Pr ogr am – Childcare on school days from 6:00-8:00 a.m.

Call 347-283-3809.

C h ildr en ’s Aft er School Pr ogr am – Childcare and help with homework 3:00-6:00 p.m. Call 718-379-5555.

Alvin Ailey Am er ica n Da nce Theater – Holiday tickets for December 9th and 15th matinees at City Center. Prices: $35 and $40.

Call 718-379-5555.

Telep hone Ban king – Saturday, 11/3, 9:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m. and Sunday-Tuesday, 11/4-11/6, 9:00-9:00 p.m. at Bronx County Headquarters (718-679-9000), 1640 Eastchester Road at Blondell Ave., Bronx.

C ent r al Par k 5 – Due to Hurricane Sandy, the hearing scheduled for 11/29, at the

Federal Courthouse, will be rescheduled.

Updates will follow.

J ustice for Rama r ley Gr aham – The trial scheduled for 9/13 was adjourned to 12/11 at the Bronx Criminal Courthouse, 265 E. 161st Street. Please arrive at 8:30 a.m., as there will be many supporters in attendance. For those who are unaware of this case, on February 2, 2012, NYC Police Officer Richard Haste illegally entered Graham’s home on East 239th Street and shot and killed the unarmed 18-yearold. On June 13, 2012, Haste was indicted at the Bronx Courthouse and arraigned on $50,000 bail. The indictment was motivated by the many Thursday night vigils and rallies at the 47th Precinct where Haste was still employed. Won’t you plan to attend? The Association will continue its vigilance.

Next Associat ion M eeting: November 10th, 4:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 15.

The agenda will include the following: Programs and events update; Holiday Alvin

Ailey American Dance Theater ticket purchases; Holiday Party; Community issues and concerns; News from the Board of Directors, including updates on the HUD loan; Section 5 football team and cheerleaders; College Fair, 11/17; News from the Coalition, including Friends & Family Day and Kwanzaa Celebration; NYC Council Candidates’ Forum; Telephone banking, voting on 11/6; November birthday recognition; Thanksgiving observance and dinner to be served.

If you cannot attend, you may send your membership check or money order (DO NOT MAIL CASH) of $15 for a single membership and $25 for families to: AfricanAmerican Association of Co-op City, P.O. Box 702, Co-op City Station, Bronx, NY 10475. Thanks to those who have renewed their membership. We must be doing something right.

—Fr a ncine R . J ones

Retirees of Dreiser Loop The next RETIREES’ General Meeting will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 7th at 1:30 p.m. in the Dreiser Auditorium. Membership annual dues are $20.

Get your bags ready! On November 1315 (3 days/2 nights), we are going to the Atlantic Club Casino (formerly The Hilton) on a deluxe coach bus. Price: doubles, $200 and singles, $265 ($10 slot bonus + $10 food credit + $10 Casino rebate). A few seats left. boarding: 9:30 a.m./Departure time: 10:00 a.m. SHARP! Contacts: Beverly James & Virginia Stewart, 718-379-0377 after 3 p.m.

Note! The RETIREES HOLIDAY LUNCHEON will be held on Thursday, December 6, at the Marina del Rey, from 11:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., and the price is $75.

The ticket price includes transportation on a first paid, first seated basis. Flyers in Clubroom 19. You can get your tickets from Beverly Waller, Ida Morton or Virginia Stewart (718-379-0377) in Clubroom 19 on Mondays and Thursdays (after 3:00 p.m.). All payments: checks/money orders addressed to Retirees of Dreiser Loop.

T H EATR E C O M M I T TE E: All program prices (check/money) include transportation from Dreiser Loop.

More NEW AND EXCITING SHOWS: Sat., Nov. 12th – COTTON CLUB, W. 125 St, 8 p.m. show. $25 (leaving at 6:30 p.m.)

Sun., Dec. 16th – Gerald W Lynch Theatre at John Jay College, W. 59th St., 4:00 p.m. $55. Show “NATIVITY” (birth of a King) through the artistic expression of dance and

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

FINAL PAYMENT DUE. (Leaving at 8:30 a.m. SHARP)! SOLD OUT. Sat., February 16, 2013 - 7:30 p.m. Price $86. “Dianne Reeves, female jazz vocalist, brings her robust, sultry voice back to the Carnegie Hall stage with several special guests.” First paid, first seated. (Leaving at 6:00 p.m.).

On Thursdays (from 3:00-5:00 p.m.), Committee members will be in clubroom 19. After 7 p.m., questions regarding theatre shows, call 718-324-7847 or 718-6718637.

G OOD AND WELFARE : Our deep sympathies to the families of

Rev. Julius Sasportas, Pastor Emeritus of Co-op City Baptist Church; Clifford Wade, a Little League Coach, who passed on 10/26; Mildred Davis, who passed away on 10/28, and your condolences can be sent to her daughter, Doreen Simmons, P.O. Box 452 Parksley, VA 23421. We also offer our heartfelt condolences to Gladys Irvin who recently lost her daughter, Doreen. May your memories give you all strength. Cheers to James Hess, recently discharged from Workmen’s Circle, and best wishes to Tanya, daughter of Gail and George Crouch, who is a patient at Mt. Sinai Hospital. May the sun shine in on the both of you.

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

—Claudett e Davis

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Faith In God Church & Bible Institute Rev. Dr. Gladys R. Little, Apostle, and Pastor & Evangelist Vernon Little greet everyone in the name of Jesus, that name which is above every name. We want you to know that you are welcome in this house of the Lord!

It is His house by ownership: it is our house by stewardship, and it can be your house by membership; so come on in and join with us. May God bless you in this house!

What mountains do you face? You can depend on God’s grace to get you through. Pray also that you might reflect His love. The increasing darkness of trials only makes the lamp of grace shine brighter. Let’s go into scripture to support this. 1 P et er 4: 12-16 sa ys: 12 Beloved, do not think it strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange

thing happened to you; 13 but rejoice to the extent that you partake of Christ’s sufferings, that when His glory is revealed, you may be also glad with exceeding joy.

14 If you are reproached for the name of Christ, blessed are you, for the Spirit of glory and of God rests upon you. On their part He is blasphemed, but on your part He is glorified.

15 But let none of you suffer as a murderer, a thief, an evildoer, or as a busybody in other people’s matters.

16 Yet if anyone suffers as a Christian, let him not be ashamed, but let him glorify God in this matter.

I nvit a t ion s: Our Sweet Hour of Prayer will be today at 3 p.m.

Church of the New Vision

Church of the Savior Rev. Dr. Robert A. Smith, Jr., Pastor; Lady Theresa M. Smith, co-founder; Rev. McMillian, Assistant Pastor, and the Church of the Savior family extend an invitation to every person to worship with us. We are a non-denominational, inter-racial, inter-cultural, intergenerational fellowship of believers. We care about you, not your W2.

We are not church as usual. Come as you are, we leave the judging to God. The Church of the Savior family extends love and affirmation to the Co-op City community; A warm welcome awaits you!! We love you for who you are, not what you have. Please call us at 718-320-0002 or 917-7344058 for more information. Do you want a place that allows you to meet the living God? Do you want to be connected to people who care about you, not what you have on or how much money you make? A special seat and friend awaits you.

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

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

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

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

Divine Worship - 10:30 a.m.

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

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

Dr. Sm it h’s Ser m on Topic: “Then Jesus Showed up!”

R ea d ing fr om H oly Scr ip tu r e: Matthew 9:18-26.

Weekly Activities – Every person is welcomed.

Mondays at 6:15 - Bereavement Group.

Tuesdays at 6:30 - Special Bible Study. Subject: God’s Grace and Human Suffering.

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

Every other Saturday - Food Pantry. For more information in donating or receiving food, please call Lady Theresa at 718-925-5052.

Our Health and Wellness Ministry has all natural products that address your needs. Call Lady Theresa Smith, 718-925-5052, to assist you or place your order at www.ardysslife.com/healthyyou25. Here’s to your health!

T h ou gh t of t h e Week : “Prayer is not an argument with God to persuade God to move things our way, but an exercise by which we are enabled by God’s spirit to move ourselves God’s way.”

—R ev. Dr. R ober t A. Sm ith , J r.

Sunday School is 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.

God gave me my church in order to fellowship with others and meet with Jesus. We love you, and may God forever bless you is our prayer. We don’t worry about anything, but we pray about everything. Thank you, Father!

We are located at 171 Dreiser Loop in Section 1. Our phone#’s are (347) 276-4925 & (718) 671-3627. If you will, check out (Pastor) Vernon Little’s CD ‘A New Beginning’ on iTunes, Amazon, etc. You can also see his videos on YouTube. Jesus loves you, and so do we.

Ap ost le G la d ys R . L it t le —A

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

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

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

Prayer Service takes place every Wednesday evening from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. followed by Bible Teaching from 8:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Be with us to learn the truth from the Word of God. L ist of P r ogr a m s a n d E vent s: Adult Sunday School is from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

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

Holy Communion is served the first Sunday of the month.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Come join New Vision’s “Partners in Reading Program” every Sunday afternoon from 1:15 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. Students in Grades 1 through 8 discover the joy of reading while exploring and improving their literacy levels through small groups and reading partners.

Parents, we encourage you to bring your children to benefit from this free program, taught by trained professionals. Registration is going on now.

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

Church of the New Vision is located at 115 Einstein Loop, Bronx, NY 10415; Telephone #: (718) 671-8748 or (718) 320-0409. Our mailing address is: Church of the New Vision, P.O. Box 753037, Bronx NY. 10475.

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Serving all cultures & faiths

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Community Protestant Church On behalf of our Pastor, Reverend Dr. Calvin E. Owens, and our church family, welcome to Community Protestant Church, a church of love and understanding, located at 1659 East Gun Hill Road, Bronx, NY 10469; telephone: (718) 8629172.

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

Worship Service - 11:00 a.m.

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

T H E F O L L OW I NG P RO G R AM S AR E AT T H E C H UR C H ’S ANNE X: 2053 ASC H L OO P NORT H (C O-O P

C I T Y) Morning Prayer Services - Tuesday, 6:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.

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

Extension of Prayer and Worship Service – Every first and second Fridays at 7:00 p.m. *Sunday School for children and youth is now in session. Our program this year starts at 9:00 a.m. with 25 minutes for breakfast. We welcome new and returning students and look forward to another opportunity to help train our children for a lifetime of faith and Christian growth.

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

The Guest Preacher will be Reverend Hugh Farrish, Bowen Memorial Baptist Church, Mount Vernon, NY. Anniversary Service – Sunday, November 11th, 11:00 a.m.

3:30 p.m. – A Musical Celebration OT H E R SC H E DUL E D E VE NT S: Sunday, November 18th, The Willing Workers Annual Pecan and Bake Sale will be held after service. Stop by their table and pick up a great holiday gift of

pecans and some scrumptious dessert.

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

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

E va n G . M it ch ell —E

Iglesia Cristiana Marcos 16:15 Pastor Fernando Figueroa and Pastor Thomas Garrett and the congregation of Iglesia Cristiana Marcos extend an invitation for you to come together and celebrate the day that the Lord has made, worshipping his precious and holy name. “...Behave yourselves wisely [living prudently and with discretion] in your relations with those of the outside world (the non-Christians), making the very most of the time and seizing (buying up) the opportunity...” - Colossians 4: 5 We are Christ’s representatives down

here. That is an awesome responsibility and maybe sometimes a little overwhelming when we see ourselves in His light, knowing we so often fall short. We need to be ever aware that the non-Christian world is watching. We need to be living wisely and uprightly, so they can see a difference in our lives.

How often have we missed opportunities to share Christ with others? I know of many times I have failed to share Christ when there was a perfect opportunity. For some of us sharing Christ with others seems to be hard, while others

St. Joseph’s Episcopal Anglican Church Fr. Taylor and the congregation of St. Joseph’s cordially invite you to worship with us in Co-op City at 155 Dreiser Loop, lower level, (718) 320-0844. All are welcome.

Week ly Sch ed u le: Sunday service and Sunday School are both at 9 a.m. Every 4th Sunday, our children participate in the reading of the lessons and every 5th Sunday, our young adults assist in the service. Bible study is held each Wednesday at 7 p.m. and Choir rehearsal is on Thursday at 7 p.m.

We look forward to welcoming everyone at 9:00 a.m. on Sunday, November 4.

This will be a special service for the

Confirmation and Reception of new members by Bishop Mark Sisk on his last visit before his retirement.

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

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

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

“For he shall give his angels charge over you, *to keep you in all your ways.”

(Psalm 91:11) —M . C h a m b er s

VISION CARE SPECIALIST

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• COMPLETE VISION CARE - EYE EXAMINATION • VISUAL PERCEPTUAL TRAINING • 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 - 7:30 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!

find it a lot easier. Let us challenge ourselves to look for opportunities every day to share something of Christ maybe your testimony, or a recent blessing or answer to prayer. When we think of it, there are quite a few things we can share, like our personal testimony of God’s goodness. You don’t have to share the ‘Salvation Message’ every time you open your mouth, but just the little, everyday things as you converse with people.

Let us seize every opportunity to share Christ, and our hope of eternity

C H UR C H HO UR S: Sp a nish Tuesday: Prayer Service 8:00 p.m.

Friday: Bible Study 8:00 p.m.

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

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

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

For any questions or prayers, call 718671-6112 or 247-275-5500 God Bless You, And May The Lord’s Face Shine Upon You. —P a st or s F igu er oa /G a r r et t

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Bartow Mon., Nov. 5

Dreiser

Library:

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

Rm. 31

9:30am – 1:00 pm Rm. 49

Bingo:

Dominoes:

Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session:

11:00 am, Room 31

10:00am, Rm. 45

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

Dominoes:

Advance Line Dancing:

Stay Well Exercise:

2:00 pm, Room 25

10:00am-11am, Rm. 45

10:00am – 11:00am, Rm. 2

Word Games:

Around The Lunch Table:

Mind Teasers:

9:30am – 11:00 am, Rm. 31

Card Games:

11:30am, Rm. 49

Gentle Yoga w/Anne:

2:00pm – 4:00 pm, Room 25

Walking and Exercise w/Ms. Gaskill:

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

2:00 – 4:00 pm

2:00pm – 4:00pm, Rm. 7

Current Events

Dominoes 10 a.m., Rm.

10am, Rm. 31

49

Bingo

Tai Chi 11 a.m., Rm. 45

(Cancelled due to elections)

(Due to elections, look for room change)

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

Library: 9:30am -1:00pm

Tues., Nov. 6

Einstein

Dominoes 2:30pm, Rm. 25

Word Games (Cancelled due to elections)

Card Games

Bingo-1 p.m., Rm. 49 Matinee Movie w/George 2:00-4:00 p.m., Rm. 45 (Due to elections, look for room change)

Stay Well Exercise

Wed., Nov. 7

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

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

Dominoes 10 a.m., Rm. 45

Thurs., Nov. 8 Fri., Nov. 9

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

Afternoon Movie:

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

Sewing w/Raymonde 9:30 – 11:30 a.m., Rm. 7

Spelling Bee 10 a.m., Rm. 49

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

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

Bingo 1 p.m., Rm. 49

Rm. 25

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

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

Mon., Nov. 5 Tues., Nov. 6

12:00pm – 1:00pm, Rm. 4

2:30-4pm, Rm. 25

10 -11 a.m.

Date:

Dominoes 10 a.m.

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

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

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

Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session 9:30-10:30 a.m., Rm. 7 Blood Pressure 1st & 3rd Thursday 10-11:30 a.m., Rm. 7 Line Dancing Every Thurs.

10-11 a.m., Aud. A Mind Teasers 12-1 p.m., Rm. 4 Drama 1:30 - 4 p.m., Rm. 7 Piano Sing Along 11 a.m. – 12 p.m., Rm. 7 Crochet and Knitting 10 a.m.-12 p.m., Rm. 7 Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session 9:30-10:30 a.m., Rm. 7 Meditative Moments 11 am - 12 pm, Rm 2 Mind Teasers 12-1 pm, Rm. 4 Therapeutic Yoga 1:302:30 p.m., Rm. 8 Card Games, Dominoes 2-4 p.m., Rm. 7 *Schedule subject to changes without notice*

Wed., Nov. 7 Thurs., Nov. 8 Fri., Nov. 9

Kosher

Non-Kosher

Soups, Breads and Desserts

Salisbury steak Mashed potato California blend

Whole wheat bread Fresh pear

Curry chicken Brussel sprouts Diced carrots

Canned apricots in a juice Hamburger bun

Pot roast w/gravy Mashed potatoes Broccoli florets

Whole wheat bread Fresh orange

BBQ chicken Brown rice Oriental blend

Whole wheat bread Banana

Flounder fish Potato wedges Green beans

Challah roll Canned pineapple in natural juice

Orange juice Tilapia w/peppers & tomato Green beans Mashed sweet potatoes Alt: Sliced turkey Apple juice, Beef hamburgers w/onions, Hamburger bun, Parsley carrots, Cucumber Vinaigrette salad, (or lettuce & tomato) Alt: Cold egg salad Shake & Bake chicken Potato knish Braised fresh red cabbage Alt: Cold Tuna fish w/vegetables (no Mayo) Apple juice Tilapia Francaise Yellow rice Mixed vegetables Alt: Cold BBQ chicken Orange pineapple juice Roast chicken Potato kugel Cream spinach Alt: Cold Salmon salad

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

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

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

E ffect ive O ct ob er 1: JASA will no longer be able to provide sandwiches for trips.

R a d io C ity M u sic H a ll C h r ist m a s Sp ect a cu la r – Tuesday, December 11th; $67. (54 seat Coach Bus). Price includes transportation. Seniors will receive a voucher for popcorn & soda. Pick-ups: Asch Loop - 8:30 a.m.; Einstein Loop 8:45 a.m. & Dreiser Loop - 9:00 a.m.

Final payment is due by Friday, November 16. SO L D O UT. St e w L eon a r d ’s – Monday, November 5th - $3 – 2 hrs. -Trip includes roundtrip transportation. Pick-ups: Einstein – 1:00 p.m.; Bartow – 1:15 & Dreiser - 1:30 p.m.

(NE W ) C en tr a l Avenu e – Monday, November 12th - $13. Trip includes round trip transportation. 2 hours in Burlington Coat Factory and 2 hours in Amazing Savings. Pick-ups: Bartow – 9:00 a.m.; Dreiser – 9:15 a.m., Einstein – 9:30 a.m.

W O O DBURY C OM M O NS - Friday, November 16th - $12, includes round trip transportation. Pick-ups: Bartow - 8:30 a.m.; Dreiser - 8:45 a.m. and Einstein 9:00 a.m. (Only 18 seats available).

Wa n t t o p a r t icip a t e in a focu s gr oup a bou t r etir em en t ? We would like to hear about your experience! JASA is holding

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

Weigh t M a n a gem en t Su p p or t Gr ou p – Monday, November 5th - 10:00 a.m. - Bartow Avenue, Room 25, every Monday. Maintaining a healthy weight is not easy but with knowledge and practice, it can be. Come join the Weight Management Support Group to learn techniques and information that can help you maintain a healthy lifestyle.

C a r egiver Su p p or t G r ou p - A Caregiver Support Group can offer an atmosphere of understanding and support for caregivers to discuss issues and concerns. Whether you care for a loved one from a distance or in your home, you are most welcome. The group meets every other Tuesday at 2049 Bartow Ave., Rm. 31, from 1-2 p.m. Next meetings are scheduled for Tuesdays, November 13th and 27th. The support group is facilitated by a social worker. If you have any questions, please contact JASA at 718-3202066.

D I S A B I L I T Y S U P P O R T / S O C I A L I Z AT I O N GR OUP – The group meets every 1st Friday of the month. For more information, contact John Sullivan at 718-6712090 (Ext. 3010). Transportation is provided, if available.

WEEKLY TRIPS DATES

WEEKLY TRIPS

As scheduled: 1st Mondays:

Stew Leonards Super Wal-Mart

Fridays

Bowling

PRICE

PICK-UP TIMES

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

8:30 a.m. 8:45 a.m. $2.50 11:00am 11:30am (for transportation)

$3 $12

Einstein 1:00 p.m.

9:00 a.m.

11:15am

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

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

Throwing garbage/objects from apartment windows is UNLAWFUL, DANGEROUS and could cause you to receive a community complaint and fine.

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WEEKLY SCHEDULE

AARP Chapter #4997 F YI : Our meeting is scheduled for MONDAY, NOVEMBER 12TH, 1 p.m. in Dreiser Loop Auditorium “A.” Plan to arrive early to pay dues, get your tickets for the Holiday Celebration, and sign-up and pay for upcoming trips.

F YI -2: AARP Defensive Driving Class scheduled for SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 17th, 8:30 a.m. at Community Protestant Church, 1659 East Gun Hill Road. Call 718-320-1946, speak clearly and slowly and leave your name and phone number and someone will return your call as soon as possible — National AARP members - $17; nonmembers - $19.

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

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

2012 TO UR AC T I VI T I E S Dec. 30, 2012 – Jan. 1, 2013: New Year’s Eve Masquerade Ball at the Desmond – FINAL PAYMENT DUE: Nov. 12th; WAITING LIST AVAILABLE…includes a stop at the Sands Casino (on the way) w/$30 slot play & $5 food or leisure time in Bethlehem (PA);

next day, after a full breakfast buffet, choice of activities for the day; New Year’s Eve Masquerade Ball w/open bar & Surf & Turf Dinner; masquerade masks, noise makers, entertainment, music & dancing; New Year’s Day Brunch & show before leaving for home...$524/person, double; $634 single; $514/person triple; $28/person travel insurance available…contact Delores, 718-379-2176.

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

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

April 11, 2013 – Ace in the Hole presents Joe Coleman’s “Platters Review” – includes lunch, dancing and boutique shopping at the Royal Manor; w/deluxe motor coach transportation…$88/person…. contact Jean, 718-379-3742.

—Delor es Deb n a m

Einstein Cancer Fund

Baychester Library Events VISIT THE LIBRARY - A GREAT WEALTH OF INFORMATION

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

Tuesday, November 6th – General membership meeting in Room 38 at 1:30 p.m.; new members are welcomed. Dues are still $12 per year; refreshments will be served.

Thursday, November 8th, Mohegan Sun Casino and Show — “A Salute to our Soldiers.” We are accepting stand-by only. Time of pick-up at Einstein is at 7 a.m., at Asch Loop at 7:15 a.m. and at Dreiser Loop at 7:30 a.m. Don’t forget your photo I.D. and casino card.

“Noah’s Ark” on May 15th and 16th at the Millenium Theatre, Lancaster, Pa. Day one — Noah’s Ark,” check in at the Hawthorne Inn. Dinner at Miller’s

Restaurant. Day 2 — after breakfast and check out, on to the Sands Casino, and bonus of the day. Cost per person—double, $245; triple, $235 and single, $287.

An initial deposit of $25 for reservations; balances can be paid in any amount that is easier for you. Final payments must be made by March 30th.

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

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

—Lyd ia R u a s

KIDS Game On Nintendo Wii! - Mondays, 3:30 p.m.

Toddler Time - Every Tuesday, 11 a.m.

Teens TAG - Every Tuesday, 4 p.m.

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

Chess Club - Every Thursday, 3 p.m.

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

Kids Flicks - Every Saturday, 11 a.m.

Film - Every Saturday, 2 p.m.

The New York Public Library Baychester Branch • 2049 Asch Loop • Bronx, NY 10475 (Fully Wheelchair Accessible)

Goose Island Seniors Happy birthday and happy anniversary to those who are celebrating in the month of November.

November 7—Bingo game in Room 39 at 1:30 p.m. Admission is $2 for members only. Refreshments served.

SORRY, WE HAD TO CANCEL OUR POKONE GAME FOR NOVEMBER 13.

Tuesday, November 13—Going to THE FIESTA IN WOODRIDGE, N.J. for International Jamboree. Plenty of music and entertainment and good food. Price is $60 (sixty dollars). All sold out. Pick-up time is 9 a.m. at our 3 usual bus stops: Einstein Loop, Asch Loop and Dreiser

Loop.

Tr ip for 2013: Going to Elmsford Dinner Theater on Wednesday, April 17. Having GUYS AND DOLLS. Price is $78 (Seventy- eight dollars). Pick-up time is 9 a.m. at our 3 usual bus stops: Einstein Loop, Asch Loop (back of library) and Dreiser. For more information, call Ann or Mary at 718379-9613 or visit our office at 135 Einstein Loop, Room 39, Monday – Thursday, from l0 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. or call Mary at 718-379-4899 or Ann at 347-026-4751.

GOOD HEALTH TO ALL. —M a r y P illa

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 106, Viernes 10-5, Sábado 10-5, Domingo Cerrado

718.379.6700 FREE ADMISSION TO ALL

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

If you SEE something, SAY something!

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Reflections

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

There is an interesting and inspiring story about a little girl whose doll was broken. Her brother laughed as she prayed to G-d to put the pieces together. again. “Do you expect G-d to answer your prayers?” he scoffed and mocked at her. But she insisted confidently, “You will see that G-d will answer.”

A few hours later when the brother returned and the doll still lay broken on the floor, he demanded, “Well, has G-d answered?” “Oh yes,” she replied, “He said no.”

To be sane about living means accepting the fact that there are times that G-d says no to our prayers in His wisdom and for our welfare. We must not expect the impossible to suit our own narrow desires and selfish interests.

We cannot pray that G-d strike all the Iranians dead, for we must not seek that which is immoral. We cannot desire that we suddenly grow younger, for we must not expect that which is unnatural. We must ask for what can be and accept what we receive.

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

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

On Friday evening, Sabbath services begin at 10 minutes after the candlelighting 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 Saturday afternoon.

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

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

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

We would like to remind our members

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

—M ar vin Seidma n

Daylight Savings Time Ends As we move our clocks back one hour this weekend, it’s a good time to replace your smoke detector batteries.

You may also want to check the batteries in your flashlights.

Castle Hill Funeral Directors, Inc.

—Riverbay Safety Department

SHALOM Jewish George Farr - Funeral Director funeral “The Bronx Jewish Community home, inc.

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

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

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

Candle lighting on Friday, November 9, is before 4:25 p.m. Shabbat ends today, Saturday, November 3 at 6:32 p.m.

S.O.S. Urgent! Calling all Jewish men to make a Minyon.

M en you a r e n eed ed for a M inyon. A Minyon is the number of men needed to read the Torah. The important number needed is 10. Please be counted as part of the 10 men and make the Minyon. You will be doing a Mitzvah (a good deed).

Thank you!

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

C om in g E ven ts Saturday, November 3, after shabbos ends, turn your clocks back one hour as this is the end of daylight savings time.

Don’t forget—BACK one hour.

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

Tuesday, November 6 – Election Day. Sunday, November 11 – Veterans’ Day (A day to remember with reverence.)

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

Thursday, November 22 – Thanksgiving Day. G ood a n d Welfa r e: Happy 54th Anniversary to Jerry and Mimi Berlofsky celebrating on Thursday, November 8th.

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

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

P lea se h on or you r yizk or p led ges.

Your help is always appreciated. Thank you.

Shalom!

M ir ia m E velyn Ber lofsky —M

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

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

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

Crochet class is on Wednesday, November 7. The class will start at 1:00 p.m. and end at 3:00 p.m. We meet at the

Building 30 Association Room on the “B” side.

Halloween candy collection was a success. We were able to purchase lots of candy with the money that was offered by our neighbors, in addition to the large bags of candy donated. We filled Trick or Treat bags and made them ready for the children in our building. We even had apples for the children who were not able to eat candy. We thank all who helped with this project.

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

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

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Please place garbage in the trash cans, not on the building floors or grounds.

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Pentecostal Tabernacle The Pentecostal Tabernacle, 120 Benchley Pl. (Building 24), Bronx, N.Y. 10475.

Pastor and the entire congregation invite you to attend worship service every Sunday morning.

Sunday School for all age group begins at 10:30 a.m. Midday service starts at 11:45 a.m.

Prayer and fasting service will be held Wednesday morning at 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Regular prayer meeting will also be held Wednesday evening starting at 7:30 p.m.

Bible study will be held every Friday evening at 7: 30 p.m.

FOCUS: The Pentecosta l exper ience When the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in

one place.

And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, And it filled the entire house where they were sitting. Acts 2:1-2).

You can receive the miracle that God has promise to everyone who believes his word.

What God did for his people on the day of Pentecost by pouring out his Holy Spirit on everyone that were in the house, He can do it for you today if you open up your heart and let Jesus come in, Believers are still having this wonderful experience. And my encouragement to everyone who has never heard of this wonderful experience is to seek God for themselves. It is important that everyone

develop a personal relationship with God. You can study the book of Acts to get more understanding of the gospel of Jesus and the promise of God to all people. For the promise is unto you, and to your children, and to all that are afar off, even as many as the Lord our God shall call. And with many other words did he testify and exhort, saying, save yourselves from this untoward generation.

And they that gladly received his word were baptized: and the same day there were added unto them three thousand souls.

(Acts 2:39 -41) God first gave His commandments written on tables of stone to His servant Moses, but He did not plan for His word to exist only in cold hard stone of chis-

eled tablets. He knew that the people were not able to keep the commandments until they had them written in their hearts. Jeremiah (31:33) But this shall be the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel. After those days, saith the Lord, I will put my law in their inwards parts, and write it in their hearts; and will be their God, and they shall be my people.

God’s promise to us is to forgive us of our iniquity and will remember our sins no more, if we confess our sins to him believe his word, and accept him as our personal savor he will fulfill His promise.

For further information, call 718-3240334 or 646-345-6707.

—R ev. R . Sibb lies

Co-op City Baptist Church Rev. Dr. Sheldon E. Williams and the Co-op City Baptist Church family invite you to join us tomorrow for worship service at 9:00 a.m. We invite you to worship, study, and pray with us.

Please note, effective Sunday, August 5, there will be one worship service held at 9:00 a.m. This summer schedule will remain in effect through Sunday, September 9.

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

Mid-week worship service, Bible study classes and prayer services are on hiatus for the summer and will resume in September.

On Saturday, October 6, we will celebrate our Pastor’s 20th Pastoral Anniversary at the Greentree Country Club at 12 p.m. The Greentree is located at 538 Davenport Ave., New Rochelle, NY. The guest speaker will be Rev. Dr. James A. Thornton, Pastor of Salem Missionary Baptist Church, Brooklyn, NY. Ticket price for adults is $90; children, 3 to 12 years, $60. For tickets or additional information, call 718-671-

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 r e g o r y G a n g D D S . c o m or email us at: smileggdds@aol.com

(718) 671 - 6000

1918, 718-320-1825.

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

Rev. Dr. Williams has a radio show on WMCA 570 AM every Friday at 1:30

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

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

We seek to meet the spiritual and physical needs of the church through ministry.

—H a t t ie L . L u ca s

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A 7,500 square foot space, comprising a two story attached annex building to St. Paul's Episcopal Church is available for rent.

The space was used as a Pre-School until June 2012. If interested in renting this space, call Father Horton Scott on 914-384-2929 for an appointment. The rental space is at 489 St. Paul's Place between 170 and 171 Washington Ave. in the Bronx. 11/10 SERVICES

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FAMILY BLINDS SERVICE

Removal & Re-installation of any types of Blinds Quality work! Lowest Prices in Town!

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