Co-op City Times 11/06/10 by Co-op City Times

Vol. 45 No. 42

Saturday, November 6, 2010

45th Precinct and Public Safety increase garage patrols to try to stop car break-ins BY BILL STUTTIG Command, a strategy has been devised The 45th Precinct, working in tandem where precinct patrols will be increased, with Public Safety, has increased patrols in specifically inside each garage. The Captain the community’s garages in an attempt to said that precinct squad cars will patrol each stem an increase in car break-ins that have occurred in the community’s garages over (Continued on page 2) the past several weeks. Captain Russell Green, Commanding Officer of the 45th Precinct, speaking at a 45th Precinct Community Council meeting Thursday evening in the Bartow Community Center, said that following a joint meeting held earlier this week at the precinct stationhouse between himself, Chief Frank Apollo, detectives from Riverbay’s Public Safety Department and auto crime officers and experts Captain Russell Green, commander of the 45th Precinct, Co-op City residents regarding local crime and qualfrom the precinct and the addresses ity of life concerns at a meeting of the Precinct’s Community NYPD’s Bronx Borough Council Thursday evening. —Photo by Bill Stuttig

Local incumbents win big on Election Day BY BILL STUTTIG On an Election Day that will go down in history as producing one of the nation’s largest Congressional turnarounds ever, everything remained status quo for Co-op City’s three major long-standing legislative representatives. U.S. Congressman Joe Crowley, State Senator Ruth Hassell-Thompson, and State Assemblyman Mike Benedetto, each of whom have served the community for multiple terms, all easily won another two years on the job. Benedetto, who has been this community’s representative in the New York State Assembly since 2005, faced the only real challenge of the three local elected officials on the ballot. His opponent, Republican Mike Rendino, a former firefighter and current Bronx business owner, actively campaigned for the seat, knocking on doors and handing out literature

throughout the 82nd Assembly District, which, besides Co-op City, includes Pelham Bay, Throggs Neck, City Island and parts of Castle Hill. But in the end, the ambitious ground work was matched by Benedetto’s equally ambitious campaign effort, and the incumbent Assemblyman won easily capturing 16,085 votes or 73% of the vote to Rendino’s 5,949 votes, or 27% of the vote in the unofficial count The morning after his victory, Benedetto said: “I want to thank the people of the district for once again putting their trust and confidence in me. I especially want to thank the people of Co-op City who voted for me overwhelmingly according to the initial vote breakdowns I saw election night. I appreciate Co-op City’s great support and I will not forget it. My number one priority, now that the election (Continued on page 4)

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. —Riverbay Safety Department

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Meeting with HUD officials next step in refinancing plan BY JIM ROBERTS The process of refinancing Riverbay Corporation’s existing $480 million mortgage at a much lower interest rate is continuing on track with a meeting planned next week in New York with officials of the federal Department of Housing and Urban Development. Riverbay has authorized the banking company Wells Fargo Multifamily Capital to serve as the exclusive representative for obtaining loan financing guarantees from Freddie Mac, Fannie Mae and FHA/HUD to pay off the existing mortgage from New York Community Bank and refinance a new loan at the lower rate from Wells Fargo/Wachovia. The federal agencies would provide mortgage insurance for the new loan from Wells Fargo/Wachovia, which could total $550 million or more, depending on market interest rates at the time the new loan is received. Depending on the market rates at the time the new mortgage is finalized, the interest rate on the new loan could be in the

range of 4.25% to 4.5%, an estimate based on current interest rates. That rate would be significantly lower than the current 6.2% rate now being paid by Riverbay Corporation on the existing mortgage. Riverbay now pays $32.5 million annually in principal and interest on the existing loan with New York Community Bank. Refinancing at the new lower rate would provide the money to pay off the existing loan balance with New York Community Bank plus borrow additional money to put into several reserve funds and pay for remaining capital projects. Because the new interest rate would be significantly lower under the new loan with Wells Fargo/Wachovia, Riverbay would still pay $32.5 million each year in mortgage costs, but will get an additional amount of approximately $75 million at no extra cost. A target date for a firm commitment from HUD to insure the proposed new (Continued on page 8)

Domestic water shutdown on Friday In order to make repairs to the standpipe system, hot and cold water will be shutdown on Friday, November 12 at 9 a.m. in Bu ild in gs 33, 34 a n d 35. Water will be restored in the evening as soon as repairs are completed. Thank you for your cooperation and patience. —R iver ba y M a in t en a n ce Dep a r t m en t

Townhouse investigation report to be presented to Board next week BY DEREK ALGER A report investigating allegations concerning a Director allegedly jumping over others on the townhouse waiting list is expected to be presented to the Riverbay Board of Directors next week. Riverbay President Helen Atkins stated that the corporation’s General Counsel is expected to complete a thorough report about the situation some time next week. “Allegations have been made against specific individuals and it is important for our General Counsel to conduct a thorough and fair investigation rather than rushing to judgment without looking into all leads or possibilities,” Atkins said. The Board directed Riverbay’s General Counsel to initiate such an investigation after a Daily News article reported four Directors released a memo calling for

such an internal investigation. The Daily News first reported that the Riverbay Director of Residential Sales may have given a Board member preferential treatment in obtaining a townhouse ahead of others. The head of Residential Sales at Riverbay was suspended for reportedly jumping a Director over others on the townhouse waiting list, though no one is sure at this time what the true facts are surrounding the alleged improper action. Riverbay General Counsel Jeffrey Buss, with near unanimous support of the Board, has been questioning individuals as part of the investigation which was called for after a charge was made that the Director of Residential Sales reportedly (Continued on page 5)

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45th Pct. Meeting garage at least twice each evening. Apollo said that this will be done along with Public Safety’s initiative to increase patrols in the garages in the face of the recent car breakins which Apollo described a “sporadic, maybe two or three in one evening and then none for awhile.” The Captain asked those in attendance at the Precinct Council meeting to help cut down on the incidents by making sure not to leave anything valuable in their cars, specifically GPS devices and laptop computers, which have been taken in a number of the recent car break-ins. “I know that I am guilty of it myself sometimes,” Captain Green said, “where I am in a rush and I’ll leave something in the car in plain sight that might be valuable.” The Captain added, “These are hard economic times and people who might never have been criminals in the past might be tempted when they see a valuable electronic device left on the front seat of a car.” He said that the best way to protect yourself is to take these items in with you or lock them up out of sight. Chief Apollo added that his department is working on a brochure on how to prevent car break-ins. That brochure will be distributed throughout the community in the coming days. In a related matter, Captain Green announced that the precinct arrested a man for the rampage of smashed car windshields and other vandalism that occurred to vehicles parked on Baychester Avenue north of Bartow Avenue on the morning of October 2nd. More than two dozen vehicles were damaged in the rampage. The Captain described the suspect as a non Co-op City resident with a long criminal history, including 29 previous arrests. Residents had speculated at the time that the rampage might be connected to one of the auto body or glass repair shops in the vicinity. The

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Captain told the Co-op City Times that that is not the case and that the suspect was apparently acting on his own. One officer described that incident, in which car windows were kicked-in and side view mirrors busted off, as the suspect’s fit of anger in reaction to a particular incident that occurred in his life. The Captain added that the Bronx District Attorney’s office has “flagged” the case and is prosecuting fully. Throughout the more than two-hour long meeting with the community, the Captain indicated a willingness to intervene in a number of quality of life issues raised by the community members in attendance. When long-time community activist Shirley Saunders brought up the bus stop on Bartow Avenue beneath the I-95 overpass as being poorly lit and a potential haven for muggers, especially in light of the bus route changes which force riders to wait there for transfers at night, Captain Green said that he would be willing to increase patrols in that area. Bob Bieder, Vice President of the 45th Precinct Community Council, who moderated the meeting, suggested bringing the matter to the attention of Community Board 10 District Manager so he can request that additional lights be installed at that stop by the city’s Department of Transportation. Just last week, at a meeting with MTA officials hosted by Assemblyman Michael Benedetto, the MTA expressed a willingness to move the stop to the Co-op City side of Bartow Avenue to relieve the safety concerns raised by Saunders and others. Other matters brought to the attention of the Captain and Chief Apollo included numerous incidents of illegal congregations of youth in front of buildings and other areas of the community. Many residents, including Co-op City resident Krystal Serrano, brought up the inci-

dents of drinking and profanity that seem to be a pervasive part of these congregations. Apollo said that officers are dispatched to these situations on a near nightly basis, especially in the warm weather months, and more than 1000 summonses for these types of quality of life infractions have been handed out by Public Safety officers in this year to date. In addition, the Public Safety Department has made more than 150 arrests. One resident of the Section 4 area complained that officers regularly break up these gatherings only to see the same youths gathering the very next night and many nights after that. Bieder suggested that police and Public Safety officers can only issue summonses and make arrests when appropriate, but it is up to the judges and the criminal justice system to make those arrests count. But in most cases the suspect is released and sent back to the community within a few hours after the arrest. Bieder added that communities elsewhere have successfully organized court monitoring initiatives to combat loose sentencing by judges in the cases where repeat offenders are sent back to the community consistently and with little consequence. Apollo added that Riverbay also has a policy where chronic serious quality of life offenders can and are, in some cases evicted from the development with Public Safety working in tandem with the Riverbay Legal Department. Eva Lazaar, a resident of the Broun Place townhouses, complained to both the Captain and Chief Apollo of incidents of double parked and triple parked cars in the area of Broun Place and other sections of the community which are reported regularly with little action taken. Captain Green promised that if the matter is brought to his attention, he will send a patrol

car to the affected areas to issue parking summonses. He added that his precinct has issued more than 12,300 parking summonses in the precinct in this year alone. One long-time resident suggested that cameras be installed around Truman High School and the pedestrian overpass in front of Education Park to try to stem criminal activities that have occurred there in the past. The Captain and Chief Apollo noted that more than 700 digital cameras are operating throughout Co-op City and are monitored on an aroundthe-clock basis. However they said, this particular area is out of the jurisdiction of Co-op City and Riverbay. Precinct Council Vice President Bob Bieder said that State Senator Jeff Klein was successful in funding the installation of cameras in and around Westchester Square to help prevent crime in that area and he suggested that the community petition the office of State Senator Ruth Hassell-Thompson, Co-op City’s representative in the State Senate, to do the same for this community. Riverbay’s Board President Helen Atkins, who attended the 45th Precinct Community Council meeting on Thursday night, said: “I was very encouraged to see so many of my neighbors and fellow Co-op City residents attend this very important meeting where they had the opportunity to speak out about situations that concern them and have those issues heard and addressed by the proper authorities. This is the kind of interest we as a community must show if we want to be taken seriously. I was also very impressed with Captain Green of the 45th Precinct and his interest in addressing those issues that fall within his jurisdiction. I have found him to be very responsive and clearly dedicated to serving the residents of this community.”

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Need to conserve electricity stressed as energy savings from cogeneration continue BY ROZAAN BOONE

Co-op City teen cookbook signing set for November 27th More than 300 recipes, ranging from family favorites to President Obama’s chili have been compiled by the teens of the Building 18 Scholarship Incentive Awards Program and published in a cookbook which will be available for signing and sale at a book signing reception from 1 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, November 27th in the Building 18 meeting room. Signed cookbooks will be on sale for $18 each that day. The publishing of the book and the reception are part of a year-long fundraising effort undertaken by the teens of Building 18 Scholarship Incentive Program to help finance a cultural excursion to Europe next summer. For more info., call Ruth Edwards, founder and director of the Building 18 Scholarship Incentive Awards Program, at 718-671-9475.

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Even though Riverbay Corporation continues to realize significant savings as a result of the community’s cogeneration program, shareholders are still being urged to conserve electricity as much as possible. According to the Riverbay Finance Department, the community consumes approximately 12-14 million kilowatt hours of electricity in a normal month. In August, with cogeneration producing approximately 95% of the community’s energy needs, the corporation purchased only 410,000 kilowatt hours of electricity from ConEdison, an expenditure that amounted to $304,041. However, in September, Riverbay purchased 707,000 kilowatt hours of electricity from the utility, almost double what it had the previous month, at a cost of $421,944, or $117,903 more than the prior month. Comparatively, in July, 2010, when the cogeneration program was in its test-

ing/performance phase and increased its consumption of gas as a result, Riverbay purchased 660,000 kilowatt hours of electricity spending $411,594 for the expense. The net savings for the month only amounted to $847,307, having spent $1,148,930 for gas for the gas turbines. “When you compare 707,000 kilowatts of electricity usage in September to the normal usage per month pre-cogeneration, which was 12-14 million, it is not much,” said Peter Merola, Riverbay’s Director of Finance. “However, compared to the previous month, August, with a 72% increase in electricity usage, it reflects a significant increase in purchased electric in September.” On the other hand, net energy savings for August was approximately $1.6M, and $657,851 was spent on gas for cogeneration, while the net savings for September was $1,296,972, a difference of $347,467 or 21% less in September than in August.

Riverbay’s Board President Helen Atkins said: “The holidays are approaching and I know that cooperators will soon be thinking about putting up their holiday decorations, but we still have to be mindful not to waste electricity. Even though we are not billed individually for our electric usage, we do ultimately pay for this expense as shareholders of Riverbay Corporation, so each one of us needs to pitch in and do our part to conserve as much as possible so as to keep our expenses down to the extent possible.” Since April of last year when cogeneration was still in the commissioning phase and not yet fully up and functioning, the Riverbay Finance Department has been comparing expenses associated with the actual purchase of electric, and gas against what was budgeted by the corporation for these expenditures based on previous (Continued on page 4)

Youth gang awareness speak out The JASA Grandparents Connection, in collaboration with the Riverbay Fund and the Co-op City Public Safety Department, are sponsoring a youth speak out on Wednesday, November 10, 5-7 p.m., at the Einstein Center, Room 45 and all young people are encouraged to come out and let their voices be heard. Free pizza will be served.

No more Farmers’ Market in Co-op City The Co-op City Farmers’ Market, presented in collaboration with Harvest Home, has concluded for this year. The program, which was available every Saturday on the Greenway lot number 3, will most likely return next summer.

November Community Board 10 meeting to be held in Co-op City The final meeting of Community Board 10 for the year will take place in Co-op City on Thursday, November 18, 7:30 p.m. at the Bartow Community Center, Room 31, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, N.Y. For more information, kindly contact Community Board 10 at 718-892-1161; or email bx10@ cb.nyc.gov. There are no meetings in December.

A Special Halloween Thanks…Riverbay Director of Community Relations Michelle Sajous (bottom row, center) had nothing but praise and gratitude for the many youth and community volunteers who made last weekend’s Children’s Halloween Party and Haunted House a tremendous success. Following the weekend-long festivities which attracted nearly 700 children to the Haunted House and 500 children to the Halloween Party, Sajous said: “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 tables at the Halloween Party and provided monsters for the Haunted House. I want to thank the following adults: Kenya Gadsden and Erica Davis from the NY Lyons Ahtletic Club; Jackie Riley, Monica Thomas, Heana Lawrence, Sandra Lee, Latasha Purdie and Angelica Rosa Acevedo from the Greater NY Girl Scouts; Firefighter Joe Diodato and Firefighter Matt Cronin from Engine #66, Ladder #61 and the Co-op City FDNY Exploring Program; Tamira King, Lois English and Shamika Thompson from Riverbay Corporation; Sgt. Shelda Williams, Det. Debra Smith, Det. Mike Mabry, Officer Michael Marsanico and Officer Damita Johnson from CCPD and Eleanor Bailey, Andrea Leslie and Francine Reva Jones from the Riverbay Board of Directors. I would like to thank the following youth: Alecia Dunn, Amanda Brown, Amara Jade Sanchez, Amber McPhaul, Anjali Bromfield, Anna Dawson, Aronalph Henriques, Ashley Carter, Ashley Gooding, Ashley Wilson, Asia Malcolm, Augustine Diaz, Aylandra Dross, Beverly Seignious, Bria Lemon-Johnson, Caitlin Thomas, Caricia Sanchez, Carmen Ruiz, Chanta Palmer, Devon Seignious, Dionne Hunter, Elsie D-Hammond, Erica Pate, Erika Cancel, Ethanity Dunn, Gabriel Delarosa, Gianni Thompson, Gisean Colei, Imani Diarra, Imani Thomas, Inayah Shabazz, Irene Gardner, Isaac Rowser, Janet Simmons, Jayda Lawrence, Jeffrey Hidalgo, Jermaine Antonetty, Jonathan Irizarry, Kamisha Barnwell, Kelvin Toribio, Kenneth Hunter, Kevin Mathis, Kiara Richardson, Marisol Mejia, Melissa Morales, Michael Bromfield, Rebecca Vargas, Savanna Ferguson, Semaj Odum, Sherwyn Clarke, Sierra Braziel, Simone Grant, Tiffany Challenger, Tiffany Leon, Tori Peters, Tracee Greene, Treasure Glymph, Trinity Gardner, Tyron Ingram and Walter Brennan Jr.”

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Election Results is over, is to turn to the bus situation in Coop City and throughout my district. In Albany, we have to work to find additional funding streams for the MTA because we have been lacking in that regard and that responsibility is clearly on the shoulders of the state legislature so that we don’t face similar cuts year in and year out.” Benedetto has been a voice in recent months in helping the residents of Co-op City fight to try to rescind many of the changes to the bus routes in the community which have had a detrimental effect on the quality of service here, according to the vast majority of Co-op City riders. Benedetto is the only one of the three elected officials who won Tuesday, to be a consistent voice in that struggle, even though all of the four major elected representatives for this community, including City Councilman Larry Seabrook, has the power to intervene in the matter. Benedetto’s counterpart in the State Senate, State Senator Ruth HassellThompson, easily won her sixth consecutive term as Co-op City’s representative in the State Senate capturing nearly 96% of the vote. Little visible campaigning or money was spent in opposing her by the Republican Party, which was represented on the ballot by Co-op City resident Robert Diamond. Crowley, easily won a fifth term as Coop City’s Congressional representative capturing 79.69% of the vote. Ken Reynolds, the Republican candidate on the ballot, received 18.96% of the vote and Green Party candidate Anthony Gronowicz received 1.35%. Like Thompson, Crowley faced no real opposition with little or no active campaigning by his opponents therefore allowing Crowley to be reelected with little campaign expenditures, both in terms of money and effort. While this election cycle was consid-

Energy Conservation years’ consumption. While there were some savings then, the community has seen a gradual increase in savings from January of this year when cogeneration went online and began producing approximately half of the community’s needs, to February/March when approximately 2/3 of the community’s energy needs were being produced. By April, with 90% of the community’s energy needs being met, cogeneration savings amounted to $1.5M; roughly $1M for the next two consecutive months, May and June, respectively, before going down to $847,307 in July when cogeneration entered its testing/performance phase resulting in the consumption of higher than normal gas usage and lower net savings. In addition to cogeneration producing conservatively about 95% of the community’s energy needs, Riverbay also became eligible for ConEd’s new tariff rates for electric and gas consumption now that the community’s primary source of energy is from the cogeneration plant. These new rates became effective in July

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ered generally a bad one for the Democratic Party on a national level, in terms of New York State, it was a great election as Democratic candidates captured the three major executive offices in the state’s government and the two incumbent U.S. Senators representing New York State were easily reelected as well. New York’s current Attorney General Andrew Cuomo became the state’s Governor-elect with an easy victory over upstate businessman and Tea Party challenger Carl Paladino. Cuomo captured roughly 62% of the vote to Paladino’s 34% of the vote. In the race to be the state’s leading law enforcement officer and replace Cuomo as Attorney General, New York City based State Senator Eric Schneiderman defeated Staten Island District Attorney Dan Donovan 55% to 44% despite strong endorsements for the Republican Donovan by both Mayor Michael Bloomberg and former Mayor Ed Koch. Democrat Tom DiNapoli won the race to be State Comptroller, the state’s chief financial officer, defeating Republican challenger Harry Wilson in a tight race. DiNapoli captured 49.7% of the vote to Wilson’s 47.2% of the vote. Incumbent U.S. Senator Charles Schumer, a some-time visitor to Co-op City in past years, won another six yearterm as New York State’s senior representative in the U.S. Senate. Schumer captured 65.4% of the vote to the 33% of the vote captured by his Republican challenger, Jay Townsend. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand won another two years in the U.S. Senate by defeating her Republican opponent Joseph DioGuardi. Gillibrand captured 61% of the vote to DioGuardi’s 37% of the vote. Gillibrand was appointed to the office by Governor David Patterson after then

Senator Hillary Clinton accepted the position as the nation’s Secretary of State following the election of President Barack Obama in 2008. At the time, Clinton still had four years remaining on her term. After her appointment to the Senate as Clinton’s replacement, Gillibrand served two years, but was then required to run for reelection with the next election cycle. She will now finish out the remaining two years on the original term, and then presumably run for reelection to a full sixyear term in 2012. In the state legislature, Democrats easily remained in control in the State Assembly, but control of the State Senate remained up in the air with Republicans winning 30 seats to the Democrats 29. Three races remain undecided as of press time. Two major ballot measures in New York City passed easily. 74% of voters decided to restore terms limits to a maximum of two terms served for all of New York City’s elected offices. The new measure will only affect officials elected for the first time after 2010. 83% of the voters also passed a number of administrative changes to the City Charter including one calling for more stringent reporting of campaign contributions to candidates for New York City’s elected offices. Overall in New York State, Democratic Congressional representatives largely escaped an overall trend which saw the Democrats lose at least 61 seats to the Republicans nationwide, flipping control of Congress, from previously being strongly controlled by the Democrats to almost as strongly controlled by the Republicans. The flip of 61 seats from the Democrats to the Republicans is the largest turnover of Congressional seats from one party to another since 1948 when Democrats seized control from

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for electric consumption, and in August for gas consumption. Arthur Debowski, Vice President of Sales at Great Eastern Energy Company, the company that manages the fuel supply for Co-op City, which, in this case is natural gas and oil, told the Co-op City Times recently that Great Eastern is doing the ConEd tariff rate analysis to lower the cost of running the cogeneration project at Riverbay. “We try to pick the lowest tariff to lower the cost or expense to the Co-op City residents. We advise Riverbay about innovative ways to buy gas, about staying on top of cost and how to run the facility to continue cutting cost,” he said. Since April of last year when cogeneration first went online to March of this year, Co-op City has realized $7,501,948 in net savings. From April of this year to September, Riverbay has seen net savings of an additional $7,501,948 for a total to date of $14,933,262. “The energy savings from the cogeneration facility are important to the Co-op City community because these monies

are being reinvested into the ongoing capital projects which include window replacements and balcony & façade repairs,” said Merola. Over the past five years, the shareholders of Co-op City have invested some $76M in the 40 plus year old Power Plant to upgrade and modernize equipment and build an energy efficient 40 megawatt cogeneration plant. With the community only needing 24 megawatts of power at peak usage periods, the extra capacity provides redundancy in case of equipment failure, as well as the ability to sell the excess capacity providing a new income stream. The Co-op City cogeneration plant is also connected to ConEd’s grid which allows it to run parallel to the system, and also buy and sell electricity as needed. At the same time, this provides added insurance to the residents in that if there are any failures at the Riverbay cogeneration plant, ConEd would still function as a last resort backup to provide for the community’s energy needs.

Republicans on the coattails of Harry Truman’s presidential election. In New York State, Democratic incumbents were successful at holding onto 21 Congressional seats, but four were flipped to the Republicans, with a fifth one yet undecided. Both of the Republican Congressional incumbents from New York State easily won reelection. Republicans were successful at flipping six seats in the U.S. Senate with two remaining undecided as of press time. The six victories fell well short of the ten that Republicans needed to gain control of both Houses of Congress. Still, the balance of power in the Senate remains much tighter than it was after the 2008 elections. At press time, the Democrats controlled 52 seats – which encompasses 50 Democrats and two independents who choose to caucus with the Democrats, as opposed to 46 Republicans. That number will be 47 when the race in Alaska is decided because the two top finishers were the Republican candidate and a write-in candidate who has already announced that she will caucus with the Republicans if victorious. The Washington state senatorial race remains undecided as of press time mainly because that state conducts their elections by mail and the counting of late arriving ballots goes on days past election day. The Democratic incumbent had a slight lead as of press time and seems likely to win which will make the final U.S. Senate breakdown 53 Democrats to 47 Republicans. In the House, as of press time, the breakdown was 239 Republicans and 186 Democrats. Ten races remain undecided. The House of Representatives of the 112th Congress, which begins serving in January, will have the lowest number of Democratic Party members serving since the House of the 80th Congress which served in 1947 and 1948.

Assemblyman Benedetto sponsors free flu shots Assemblyman Michael R. Benedetto, in association with the Visiting Nurse Service of New York, will be offering free flu shots to constituents residing in his district on Wednesday, November 10 at the Bartow Community Center in Co-op City, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Room 28, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Those who would like to receive a flu shot on November 10th must call the Assemblyman’s office, 718892-2235, for a reservation.

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Co-op City Times / November 6, 2010

Wanted in fatal shooting at Bartow Avenue Shell

Investigation jumped a Board Director over others on the townhouse waiting list. “In any investigation, there has to be a presumption of innocence,” Atkins said. “I am confident I speak for the entire Board when I say no one favors condemning anyone of anything without the proper evidence.” While allegations have been made that one Director may have been jumped over others, including another

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Director, on the townhouse waiting list, it has not been determined whether the Director in question was even aware that preferential treatment may have occurred. According to the Daily News, a spokesperson for the State of New York’s Homes & Community Renewal, which oversees sales and transfers in Co-op City, said the agency was reviewing the allegations.

November is National Diabetes Awareness Month! The New York City Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating the suspect pictured above who is wanted in connection with a fatal shooting during an attempted robbery at the Shell station at 1950 Bartow Ave. on Oct. 28 at approximately 11:30 p.m. The suspect is described as a male black, 25 to 30 years old, 210 to 220 lbs. He was last seen wearing a blue hooded sweatshirt with a NY Yankee logo over the left chest, blue pants, white sneakers and a beige hat. The victim killed in the shooting was Lamine Diop, 35, who lived at 823 East 147th St. in the Bronx. Another man was also wounded. The shooting occurred in the 47th Precinct. Anyone with information in regards to this incident is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477). The public can also submit their tips by logging onto the Crime Stoppers website at WWW.NYPDCRIMESTOPPERS.COM or by texting their tips to 274637 (CRIMES), then enter TIP577. All calls are strictly confidential.

Building 14 Association Standing room only! Hats off to the record number of Building 14 cooperators who were able to attend our November Association meeting. We’d also let to thank our guest speakers from the Riverbay Board of Directors, President Helen Atkins and Treasurer Eleanor G. Bailey for an insightful and straight-talk meeting. Before opening the floor to questions, they updated cooperators on a number of matters, including completion of the brick work; partial seeding of the greenway by springtime and installation of call boxes; a general update on the Board’s approach to the investigation of alleged impropriety in the townhouse wait list; and, an overview of the union contract negotiation process and current status, namely Union Local 94 and the power plant workers. Questions were then fielded from the audience. Due to constraints on my time, however, I will defer details on the many questions, responses and conversations until next week’s newspaper. (I took down several pages of notes and simply have not had time to compile them for this issue! HINT: We need someone to serve as Secretary.) The Membership did agree to work on plans for holiday decorating and festivities at the November meeting. All Association members are asked to share any suggestions that they might have for a holiday celebration or outing (theatre, for example). After the meeting, one cooperator suggested that an event be held to acknowledge several cooperators that have continually supported the Association and its related functions and/or those that have stepped up as community watchdogs, in a sense, when it comes to maintaining a high quality of life for our building and community. Perhaps, this can be held as part of a celebration on the New Year. If you have any suggestions for a guest speaker or meeting topic for our November (or any future) meeting, please submit it as soon as possible since this month’s meeting will be held early due to the Thanksgiving holiday. Please submit your comments or suggestions to 917.612.1951 or email them to jdfergienyc@juno.com.

—JD Ferguson

Co-op City Times / November 6, 2010

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Help Wanted: Support for Co-op City’s young people To t h e E d it or : Fellow shareholders, you have complained and moaned about young folks congregating on the sidewalks, in the malls, on grassy patches in the children’s park or if three or more of them are talking, laughing, or jostling each other. Some adults reactions – Security, please! On Saturday, Oct. 9 in the Bartow Center, the young folks of the Scholarship Incentive Award Program (SIAP) set up the room to accommodate at least 50 or more for their annual auction. On that day, the sun was shining – in fact, the weather was super for October. Why did you not support these young people of Building 18? These youngsters put their hearts and soul into this presenta-

tion. It was done with class, but only about 20 cooperators showed up. Bad! This was one of their activities to raise funds for their proposed trip to Europe next summer. The items which were to be auctioned were not junk, but goods such as Waterford wine glasses, an XOXO designer purse, earrings and necklace of green glass, an Epson Stylus printer, a Dancas coat with images, etc., etc, etc. The SIAP members are very much involved in their programs which assist with their educational needs, provide exposure to cultural experiences and teach life lessons. We can make up for not participating in the auction. On Saturday, Nov. 27, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., the SIAP kids will be sponsor-

ing a book signing and reception for their book, “Kids Who Cook.” This will take place in the Building 18 Association Meeting Room and lobby (100 Alcott Place). The book includes the recipe for President Obama’s chili and the First Lady’s macaroni and cheese. The set up for the book is super – come by and buy at least one. Allow me to extend my plea for support for a few other young people’s organizations – the Zodiacs, Lyons, Cowboys and Cowgirls Tennis League, Little Leagues and Section Five Teen Center. These organizations are legal not-forprofits and your donations could help pay for insurance, uniforms, registration fees and travel, and every little bit helps. —E lea n or Ba iley

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Restoring transit services To t h e E d it or : A crowd of more than 600 attended a Thursday, October 21 hearing on the MTA service cuts that were introduced this past summer. Organized by the Co-op City Coalition against the MTA Cuts and cosponsored by half dozen community organizations, the hearing was attended by representatives from the Working Families Party, and the offices of Assemblyman Benedetto and Congressman Crowley. Riverbay’s Community Relations Director Michelle Sajous opened the meeting with a comprehensive report on the troubled responses of 700 cooperators to a survey published in the Co-op City Times. Representatives from the MTA listened as riders testified, often emotionally, about

inordinate delays, longer commute times, double fares, confusion about routes. They testified that getting to work, to school, to medical appointments even from one part of Co-op City to another can now require crossing a heavily trafficked, poorly-lit intersection to transfer buses. The Coalition against MTA Cuts had launched a petition drive opposing the service reductions, collected over 2000 signatures in two weeks, and presented them to MTA directly from our picket line in front of their offices in May. We then sent a delegation to address an MTA hearing opposing fare increases, and appealing for restoration of all bus services. All appeals fell on deaf ears. The unanimous sentiment at the

Thursday, October 21st hearing was for a campaign to restore the 26 and 28 bus routes and Access—A-Ride service. We agreed to collect 10,000 petition signatures with those demands within three weeks, and to deliver them to MTA along with a picket line at their offices or in front of the home of the MTA Chairman and CEO. We also intend to go to Albany and lobby our elected officials for their help. For petitions, please call me or Judith Roberson or John Rose. After completing petitions, call us for pick-up, or drop them off at the administration offices in Bartow Community Center. Please continue reading the paper for news of this effort to restore necessary transit services to this community. —Seb a stia n Ula n ga

A beautiful Sunday in Co-op City and rational thought To t h e E d it or : It is a beautiful thing to go into a community center on a Sunday afternoon and hear several churches conducting their services, meet old friends and then attend a beautiful memorial service where you get to spend time with more wonderful friends. That was how a recent Sunday, October 24th outing began. The memorial service was for Anna Capell, a crusader for the rights of the handicapped. Her closest family members and friends were present. Spiritually present, Jack Amaro, who was also presented with a plaque, recent-

ly deceased former General Manager, William Schwarz; writer Louis Lynch; community activists Mary Bower, Harry Marx and others not to be forgotten, who helped to make our community great. John Rose, Sally Regenhard, and Ray Betancort were part of the friendship circle along with the Handicapped Adult Council that prepared and attended the memorial service. Another walk around the under-construction greenway led to a family in the play area of Benchley Place, questioning, “What do you think of Co-op City?” Coincidentally, we just celebrated our

31st anniversary of moving to Co-op City, the largest middle-income development in the world, which has a strong set of DHCR by-laws and a Board of Directors elected democratically and it is managed by an experienced corporation. Perfect, maybe not, but we have checks and more legal check-ups to insure democracy, a system that has winners by election, where runners-up can return another day. So rather than denigrate, let’s let legal channels run their course, trust what is in place and understand before letting radical conjecture takeover. —E va L a za a r

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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 7. 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. Cigarette smoking also presents 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 throw-

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ing 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 precious time in the event a smoke detector goes off. Kids are used to practicing fire drills and “Stop, Drop and Roll” (what to do if your clothing catches fire) techniques in school; be sure to practice at home. A few minutes of planning now can save lives later on. 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. Always remember, if you see something, say something. If you see suspicious persons in the garage or lurking near parked vehicles on the street, an auto crime could be taking place, an auto crime could be ready to happen, notify the authorities. Call 9-1-1 and the Department of Public Safety at (718) 671-3050 or online at www.ccpd.us. Callers may remain anonymous when giving information. The Co-op City Department of Public Safety would like to thank all persons who have called in suspicious activity or sent information via our website. It is by your actions that the crime rate remains low and a high quality of life is maintained.

Celebrating 30 Years of Quality Instruction October 30, 2440 Hunter Avenue An individual working within the building became involved in a dispute with another person. One of the individuals was knocked to the ground causing a significant laceration over his eye. As a result of an investigation, one individual was arrested by Public Safety officers and charged with assault. October 29, R/O 100 Dreiser Loop CCPD and NYPD responded to this area as a result of calls regarding a male firing a gun. The male was stopped and an investigation conducted. At the conclusion of the investigation, it was determined that the person did not have a gun. October 29, 2049 Bartow Avenue CCPD officers conducting an inspection of the community center found a man wandering about therein having no authority or permission to do so. The male was subsequently arrested and charged with trespass. He was issued a summons and released. October 25, 2099 Asch Loop CCPD reports that four vehicles were broken into and the Navigational Systems removed. October 25, 100 Elgar Place A cooperator reported that an unknown male was allowed into her apartment to repair a telephone. When he completed his work, the complainant noticed a pair of diamond earrings missing. October 25, 2099 Asch Loop CCPD officers responded to assist NYPD officers on foot who were chasing two males suspected of a car jacking. Numerous NYPD and CCPD units responded, but were unable to locate the suspects.

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Improving Security In Our Community The following are a few of my ideas for the safety and security of Co-op City and its residents. I recently suggested to management that because we have a large senior citizen population, we should study the possibility of an individual emergency alert system, similar to that of the Life Alert system which we have seen on T.V. commercials and heard of on radio announcements. The emergency alert would be worn like a necklace and the small device would have a button that when pressed would be directed as an emergency call to our Public Safety dispatch control center which will deploy personnel for police assistance or medical aid. The emergency alert necklace will also be equipped with a locator and can be used in cases of a fallen (broken hip) cooperator or for police assistance

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Emmanuel Torres should you see or hear anything suspicious in your surroundings. The Department of Public Safety presently has in place the “Are You OK” system. However, the emergency alert necklace will give the cooperator much more control, mobility and freedom. Management thought my idea was a good one and agreed to proceed. In other matters that concern me are the emergency call boxes placed in the townhouse areas. I do not think it was the best solution of visibility and substance. I immediately asked the Board president, Ms. Atkins, and management principal Herb Freedman and General Manager

Vernon Cooper to join me on a field trip to look at the call boxes placed at the townhouses. After a review of my suggestion, we agreed that there’s a need for better emergency call boxes. I suggested emergency call stations or call towers that are being used throughout the country and can be easily seen and located from a city block away. They would be located in the townhouse clusters and on our greenways and a smaller version in our lobbies. The emergency call towers are presently being used on college campuses, large developments and most recently, by the Transit Authority stations. The towers stand at 912 feet high, have bright lettering, a strobe light on top and some towers will be mounted with a camera that will video 24/7 with a live feed to our Public Safety dispatch control center, and is interactive.

It also works a number of ways, for instance, once the button is pressed, the strobe light lights up, the camera is recording and the only way it can be turned off is with the arrival of a Public Safety officer at the scene accounting for his/her presence. They are also handicapped accessible. Management is proceeding with the installation of these towers. On another note, energy prices don’t appear to be going down and police departments throughout the country are changing their fleet vehicles from big 4door sedans to smaller police vehicles called smart cars and electric cars. I believe that Co-op City’s vehicle fleet can be changed for a smaller, more efficient vehicle which will replace the expensive, inefficient fleet. Management is exploring this change.

Broun Place Townhouse Association The attendance at our meeting was outstanding. Thanks to all of you for supporting our association and those of you that joined. If you weren’t able to pay your membership dues at the meeting, you can see Anne in 25A. Our next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, November 16th at 7:00 p.m. in the Bartow center, Room 31. Three $20 gift cards will be raffled in addition to two door prizes. You must be a member in good standing in order to participate in any raffles/prizes. Our guests at the meeting includ-

ed Assemblyman Michael Benedetto, Vernon Cooper, Executive General Manager, Chief Frank Apollo, and Lt. Graham of the 45th Pct. The Assemblyman updated us on the status of the state budget and explained the two-year term limit proposal. Chief Apollo cautioned us to be alert and aware of our surroundings at all times. In addition, report anything you observe that seems suspicious to 9-1-1 and Public Safety at 718-320-3050. Mr. Cooper updated us on

the progress of the restoration work on the Greenway, in particular the pathways leading to Dreiser Loop. The pathways should be completed soon. Brighter lights, additional call boxes and cameras will be installed in the townhouses. The generosity, support and team work of the following people must be acknowledged: Jack Sanchez for his donation for welcome plants to two new neighbors; Directors Gloria Abdul, Anne Ventrella, Elaine Williams, Jesse Seise, LaTasha

HUD meeting mortgage financing from Well Fargo has been set for the end of next March, 2011. The estimated date for closing the new loan is in the second quarter of 2011. According to Herbert Freeman, principal of Marion Scott Real Estate, Inc., managing agent of Riverbay Corporation, the housing company began the effort last year to reduce interest payments by seeking refinancing of its current mortgage held by New York Community Bank. Freedman said that when Riverbay began its quest in the New York HUD office last year, there was an almost immediate decision to send the inquiries to the HUD Washington office. However, people with experience working with HUD officials are encouraged that the agency has decided to hold next week’s

McKie; Chairperson of the Good & Welfare Committee, Iris Sanchez, and Vice President Gwendolyn Roberts for her donation of a delicious bread pudding and substituting for Director Romelle Gonzalez who was ill. Teamwork is what an association is all about. We wish a speedy recovery for those who are ill and the homebound. Congratulations to those celebrating a special event. Email me at brounplace assoc@hotmail.com. — M a r j or ie Helm s (Continued from page 1)

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Board Acts On Various Matters Two decisions taken at a closed meeting of the Riverbay Board on October 27 - decisions that should have been featured stories in our Coop City Times - were not even reported. Those actions could help dispel confusion and reaffirm the Board’s moral integrity in dealing with allegations of improprieties in Riverbay’s Apartment Sales Department. When the allegations first arose, Riverbay President Helen Atkins directed the law firm that is retained by Riverbay, and answerable only to the Board, to investigate. That action was officially approved by the Board at the October 27 meeting. I originally had reservations about giving the task to Riverbay’s counsel. I thought the investigation would be more objectively performed by an outside law firm. However, I joined the majority in approving the investigation now going forward, to avoid further delay, confusion, and distrust. We await Riverbay counsel Jeff Buss’ report. Another important – and unreported - decision was overwhelmingly approved by the Board. Management was directed to expeditiously post waiting lists for tower and townhouse apartments, garage spaces both ordinary and reserved, hall and basement storage rooms, and to do so with protections for the confidentiality of cooperators. Such posting will enhance transparency and demonstrate resolve to correct impropriety. SUR P R I SI NG BUT W E L C O M E In a welcome but surprising vote, the Board failed to go along with an amended change order submitted by management on behalf of Total Construction Corp. This company erects the protective bridges around buildings either awaiting or undergoing brick and balcony repair. The change order initially submitted by the contractor for additional bridging was for more than $90,000, 25% above the original price. Management lowered the change order, after discovering that

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Bernard Cylich the contract claim was significantly inflated. Still, I considered the change order unjustifiably high. A majority of Board members and I abstained from voting on approval, and the motion was defeated. I also abstained from approving a two-year, $500,000 contract with Adriatic Artisan Works for preventive maintenance of sanitary and storm sewers, including emergencies. Although Riverbay had been performing such preventive work until eight years ago, management was unable to provide a cost comparison between in-house and outsourced work. As a result, I did not join the other Board members in approving that contract. I have asked Board and management to provide such comparisons so that decisions about preventive maintenance - or any other services - will be reasonable and informed. SE E KING INFO RME D DE CISIO NS Procedures established by a Board resolution in 1998 prohibit discussion or review of any resolution until a second reading, just before a vote. This restriction prevents informed decisions unless the resolution is tabled for a future meeting. I think it is absurd, unreasonable, and unfair to hamper appropriate discussion of resolutions by Board members when it is first introduced. The issue should be revisited. C O O P E R AT O R S P E T I T I O N M TA Many cooperators are collecting signatures on petitions in the community, calling for full restoration of the Bx26 and Bx28 bus routes and Access-a-Ride services. The petitions were distributed at a hearing on October 21 organized by the Co-op City Coalition Against the MTA Cuts. The goal is to collect 10,000 signatures by November 11. Completed

Building 26 Association Warm greetings to our Co-op City families, friends, and especially our new residents. Happy birthday, wedding, and anniversary wishes to all celebrating during the month of November. Best wishes and encouragement to all of our students. Work hard, be nice, lead, and be the change. You are our future! Well wishes to the sick and shut-in. Our sincere condolences to those families who’ve lost a loved one. May they be eternally blessed. Th a nk You - Arlene Schaeffer, Michele Smith, Pat Cippallaro, and YuVonne Lewis for distributing the Halloween treat bags to our children. Another job well done! Don a t ion - A grateful thanks to the Luz family of Building 26B, 13th floor, for their generous monetary donation towards Halloween candy. M eet in g Not ice: Our next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, November 9 at 7:30, in the community room of Building 26B. Please come out and bring a friend or your neighbor. Refreshments will be served and we’ll have a 50/50 raffle. Kn it t in g a n d C r och et ing - Come join us for some good company and instruction on knitting and crocheting on Tuesdays, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. and on Fridays, 7 to 9 p.m. in the community room of Building 26B.. F r ien d ly R em in d er : Residents are strongly urged to ensure that their emer-

gency contact information is properly updated with Riverbay. In the event of an emergency or serious incident, it is imperative that Riverbay can reach you and/or your next of kin. Forms can be obtained from our Building Association, our CSO office, and/or by calling Mr. Boiko at (718) 320-3300, Ext. 3409. H ea lt h y T ip s: Get out and enjoy autumn by taking a leisurely walk. A 30 minute walk helps to promote a healthy heart, it reduces cholesterol, and it decreases stress. Be C onsider a t e - Please do not litter. Deposit your garbage into a garbage can. Residents are reminded to properly bag your garbage before throwing it down the garbage chute. Oversized and extremely large discarded boxes and furniture are not to be placed into the compactor room of your resident floor. Please take downstairs to the basement. Let’s work together to keep our community beautiful, clean, and green! Secu r it y - Remember, security starts at home. Ensure you know who you are allowing to enter through the front/rear lobby doors. If you don’t know them, don’t hold the door. It is better to be safe than to be sorry! If you see something, say something by calling 9-1-1. The life you save could be your own. —Yu Von ne L ewis

petitions should be delivered either to Riverbay’s administration office or to the Coalition secretary, Virginia Stewart, at 718-671-4506, or to any of the co-chairs: Judith Robinson, at 646-206-8555; John Rose, at 917992-2335; or Sebastian Ulanga, at 347-231-4821. Petition pick-up is also available. “ DI SG RUNT L E D” ? Co-op City Times coverage of that hearing and of the campaign to restore MTA services was flawed. One wonders if the article wasn’t written by MTA staff. The reporter, who is not a cooperator, did not attend the hearing in Dreiser Auditorium and apparently has not ridden MTA busses. The report describes the Co-op City people who testified about poor mass transit service as “disgruntled” – the kind of language the MTA has used Even City News’s Mike Horowitz managed, from his sick bed, to assign a reporter to cover the hearing and to interview riders, and his paper gave the story front page coverage. The Coop City Times, with four reporters on staff, did none of that. To date, the Coop City Times has not interviewed a single rider. Had this paper actually sent a reporter to the hearing, he or she might have observed that it was conducted by Sebastian Ulanga, one of the three co-chairs of the sponsoring Coalition. The reporter might have noted that an all-important issue raised – in addition to restoration of the Bx26 and 28 bus service - was restoration of Access-a-Ride, an issue

apparently absent also from Assemblyman Michael Benedetto’s meeting with MTA representatives. Re-establishment of the Board’s Co-op City Times Sub-Committee to monitor our paper is long overdue. R I VI E R A O F T H E BRO NX Located in Co-op City’s backyard is New York City’s largest park, Pelham Bay, with its impressive Orchard Beach. On any given day scores of cooperators walk, bike, or commute there by car or bus. A groundbreaking ceremony took place there for a $13 million shoreline protection project. The ceremony capped a decade-long campaign led by Congressmen Jose Serrano and Joseph Crowley to obtain federal funding. Over 250,000 cubic yards of sand will be dredged off Sandy Hook in New Jersey and used to restore the 1.1 mile long human-made crescent beach. In 1936, at the height of the Depression, the construction of Orchard Beach, a project of the Works Project Administration, put thousands of unemployed to work and created a Riviera of the Bronx. It provides an example for today. Co-op City naturalist and historian Jorge Santiago and I had the pleasure of attending the ceremony. If you wish to get in touch with me you can either mail me, attention Bernard Cylich, Director, Riverbay Corporation, 2049 Bartow Ave., Bronx, NY 10475, email me at lichsr @earthlink.net, or call 718-3795874.

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Building 13 Association The next Arts and Crafts session will be November 20, from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. Come and explore your creative possibilities. Building 13 Social Committee will be hosting a bus trip to Harrahs Chester Casino and dinner and live Blues and Jazz at WARMDADDYS. The trip is scheduled to leave from Casals Place at 9:00 a.m., Saturday, April 16, 2011 and depart from Warmdaddys at 9:00 p.m. The cost will be $100 and can be paid in two installments, $50 due December 1, and the second deposit, $50, due February 1,

2011. Money orders can be made payable to Building 13 Association, Inc. Mail to (Mr. B) at 100 Casals Place, #29F, Bronx, NY 10475. For additional information on any events, contact Leslie Peterson at 718320-1370 or Gail Sharbaan at 718-6713801. The Community Board 10 meeting will be on Thursday, November 18th at 7:30 p.m. in Room 31, Bartow Community Center. For information, call 718-8921161 and/or bx10@cb.nyc.gov. The next session of “Women Keeping It Real” is

tentatively scheduled for Saturday, December 4. Save the date. Please observe speed limit and STOP for yellow school buses. Building 13 Association reminds all the drivers/passengers that SEAT BELTS SAVE LIVES. Always buckle up. “It is not an option, it is the law.” P lea se ob ser ve th e followin g q u a lit yof-life r egu la t ion s: a) NO DOG is allowed in the apartment; b) NO LOITERING in the lobby and on the stairways.

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

Donizetti Building 4 Association The Halloween party held on Saturday, November 30th was a scary blast. The children young and old really came dressed for the occasion. We thank everyone who came or contributed to this successful event. We are asking all those who took pictures to please forward some of those magnificent photos to the association. We would like to post them as a collage inside the meeting for all to see. Thank you for sharing! Remember, the First Seniors’ Thanksgiving Dinner will be held on November 13 from 3 to 5 p.m. If you are interested, please contact Yvonne Burrus

(718-671-6922) or Diane Windley (347275-7565) to sign up for this delicious occasion that comes with a new twist. It is important to sign up so we may determine the quantity of food to prepare. Your last opportunity to sign up will be today in the lobbies of Building 4A, B and 4C from 4 to 6 p.m. We are sponsoring a Turkey Raffle Fundraising for our 2011 Scholarship Award. The Thanksgiving turkey raffle (3 baskets with trimmings) will be available in the lobby of Building A, B and C on the following dates: 11/5 from 5-7 p.m., 11/6 from 4-6 p.m. and 11/12 from 5-7 p.m. The

actual drawing will be held on Monday, November 22nd at 7:00 p.m. in the meeting room in rear of Building 4B. Inform your friends and neighbors that they do not have to be a resident of Building 4 or Coop City to purchase a raffle ticket(s) to be one of the lucky winners. Winners do not have to be present to win. Our next general building meeting will be held on December 9 at 7:30 p.m. Again, we are urgently asking cooperatives to complete or update their emergency contact information forms and submit it to Riverbay Corporation. This information is important for various rea-

sons, as well as it could one day save your life. To obtain a form, you may contact the building association, our CSO office or our Ombudsman, Mr. Boiko, at 320-3300 ext. 3409. With the holidays upon us, please be reminded that extremely large and oversized boxes should be discarded in the ash cart area of the basement. Get well wishes are sent to our sick and shut-in. Let’s show our concern and compassion by continuing to check on our sick, elderly and handicapped neighbors. Remember, this is our home…IF YOU SEE SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING.

Building Three Association Today, November 6th at 6:00 p.m., our meeting will be held in the new meeting room off the B-side lobby. We will be having 6-foot heroes, salads,

soda, coffee & tea. We will also be holding our annual turkey raffle. The executive board is looking forward to seeing everyone and hope you like our new

room. So, please come down and enjoy the evening. We have a number of things on the agenda to discuss with everyone such as setting up a scholarship fund for

the high school graduates in our building. Let’s have some fun and enjoy being with our neighbors. —Doug Handler

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Black Forum Defensive Driving Our defensive driving course will be back on Saturday, November 13, Rm. 1, Dreiser Community Center, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Call today to register, 718-320-8035. Please mail check in the amount of $35 to P.O. Box 563, Bronx, N.Y. 10475. All money must be received at least one week prior to the class. No personal checks will be accepted on the day of the class, only cash. Black Forum Aerobics in session Aerobics classes have begun. Classes are held every Monday and Wednesday, Dreiser Aud. A, 7:30 p.m. Salsa classes to begin in early November. Call today. Belly dancing, dance classes for children and Tai Chi will also begin in November. To register for any of the above classes, please call us at (718) 320-8035. There is a nominal fee for each of these classes.

Two major end of year events We’ll be having a pre-Thanksgiving Day Jump-Up on November 20, featuring Calypso Rose, the Queens of Calypso; Lord Konris, Lord Kent, and also Moco Jumbies (stilt dancers). Tickets: $25 in advance, $30 at door; sell 10 tickets, get one free. Finger foods. On December 31, big New Year’s Eve party. Midnight champagne, live band, DJ. Tickets: $25/pp. BYOBB. Both events at Dreiser Aud. B, 9 p.m. to 3 a.m. Tickets available, call now. Calling all teenagers If you are 13 years and older, call to join an exciting co-ed teenagers group. Get together for healthy, open debates and discussions, peer counseling, talent showcases, poetry, dance, etc., etc. Call to register, (718) 320-8035, or email us at

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

ver’s license or any photo ID card with proof of address. You will then be issued a card in order to pick up food in the future. New email address The Black Forum has a new email address, coopcityblackforum@gmail.com. For membership applications, inquiries or to join the Black Forum, you may call anytime and leave a message or email us. We Need You - Join Us Today Now is the time for us to get involved. Membership is $5 per year/person. Call (718) 320-8035 or write to Black Forum, P.O. Box 563, Bronx, NY 10475; email: tonyshome10475@gmail.com. Help us keep independent community organizations alive in Co-op City. Don’t wait until it’s too late. Everyone is encouraged to join. Call us or visit us in Room 20 in the Dreiser Community Center.

Co-op City Branch of the NAACP The results of the November 2 election are in. Was your vote among those counted? That would be the most important component for the NAACP, your full participation as a citizen of the United States. The NAACP national and local election is progressing too. This branch again thanks Mr. Kenneth D., Regional Director NAACP, NYC Metro Council and President, NAACP Northeast Queens Branch for certifying the procedure so far plus giving attendees important information. The process for this election year began September 26th. The Election Committee led by Leonard Murrell, included Jeannette Graves, Mildred Davis, Lottie Townes, Eleanor Donnley, Joyce Wilson and Janice Brown, substitute Eva Lazaar. The Nominating Committee submitted a slate of approved candidates for the Executive Committee. The next meeting

and NAACP Election Day has changed to Sunday, November 21st. The approved uncontested slate is Jeannette Graves – President; Joyce Wilson – First Vice President; Brenda Brown – Second Vice President; no nominee – Third Vice President (it is not obligated to be filled); Eva Lazaar – Secretary; Clotilda Hartfield – Assistant Secretary; Lisa Solomon – Treasurer. Approved ballot forms are being prepared for use on Election Day. Thank you to those members that served on the Nominating Committee and especially Leonard Murrell for his leadership. The Supervisory Committee for Election Day is Elayne Cole, Annette Wood, Alfred Lynch Jr., Regina Usher, and Marie McCants. That committee will oversee Election Day proceedings on Sunday, November 21st. The NAACP has taken an aggressive and

full participatory position in reviewing education and other issues in the United States, as well as participating in legal and criminal actions in the United States. With that in mind, the NAACP Daisy Bates Education Summit honoring the late Daisy Bates, former president of the Arkansas State Conference of the NAACP and advisor in 1957 to the Little Rock Nine, the students who braved hostile opponents of integration to Central High School is being announced. Because of her strong beliefs, despite threats of violence, Mrs. Bates persisted. The 2010 Daisy Bates Summit will bring grassroots organizers from all-over the U.S.A. to focus on moving the NAACP’s education agenda forward with a combination of traditional and innovative education organizing techniques conducted in concert with local allies. This summit serves as a part of our

year-round training regimen for state and unit Education Chairs. The summit will focus on the four-part agenda developed at our retreat in 2009 and focused throughout 2010 at regional conferences and the National Convention. The 2010 Daisy Bates Summit will be held Thursday, December 2—Saturday, December 4. Location will be announced soon. Join the NAACP online at: http://action.naacp.org/BeAMember. The NAACP monthly meetings are held at 3:00 p.m., 100 Erskine Place, Bldg. 31A, Gr. Fl. Please phone: 718-671-7856 with questions or announcements for this press release. The Co-op City Branch of the NAACP sends wishes for a speedy recovery to all ill or homebound and congratulates all celebrating an event. —Eva Lazaar

National Council of Negro Women Our 75th Anniversary Celebration “Women United: Activate the Legacy” November 12-14, at the Hilton Rye Town Hotel, 699 Westchester Avenue, Rye Brook, New York. Opening session will be at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, November 12. Saturday’s Session will begin at 9:00 a.m. on Sunday, November 14, closing will be held at Mother AME Zion Church for Dr. Height’s Memorial Service. In keeping with our tradition, all NCNW members are asked to wear white for the Sunday Morning

Worship Service. Saturday school registration for new students will continue on Saturday mornings at 9 a.m. in Room 14 until grades are filled. Space still available in 2nd, 3rd and 4th grades. Our next General Membership meeting will be held Saturday, November 13, at 2:30 p.m., Dreiser Community Center, Room 11. Please come out and join us. “Our Canada Cruise in July 2011 is booked. However, we are keeping a waiting

list in case there are any last minute cancellation. You may still join our waiting list if you are interested in our cruise. Please call 718-671-4804 or 718-671-6910. Reflections…Black Women Achievers on U.S. Stamps 1978 - 2006…Harriet Tubman… Sojourner Truth…. Mary McLeod Bethune… Ida B. Wells…. Bessie Coleman… Sarah Breedlove... Madam C.J. Walker... Patricia Roberts Harris… Dinah Washington… Marian Anderson… Ethel Waters… “Ma” Rainey… Bessie Smith…

Mahalia Jackson… Ethel L. Payne… Wilma Rudolph... Billie Holiday… Sister Rosetta Tharpe… Zora Neale Hurston… Roberta Martin… Clara Ward. Please contact Sadie Gilmore, 718-671 3721, to notify us of birthdays, illness or bereavement. Happy birthday to our November members. To our sick and shut-in, you are not forgotten. You are in our thoughts and prayers daily. —M a xin e Su lliva n

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Retirees of Dreiser Loop C ir cle t h e da t e! Thursday, December 16th. The RETIREES’ Christmas Party will be held in the Dreiser Loop Community Center Auditorium from 4 – 9 p.m. Ticket price is $45. Tickets are available - see Beverly Waller in Clubroom 19 or call her at 718-379-0377. TRAVEL ACTIVITIES: We are going to AC Hilton Casino. Join us on Tuesday, Nov. 16th through Thursday, the 18th, (3 day/2 night). Price: $200/double occupancy; $265/single occupancy. Rebates: $20/play+ $20/cash + $20/food voucher. Your contact is Ida Morton at 718-379-0377. M a r k you r ca len d a r - New and Exciting 2011 trips. Join us as we travel to:

• Harrah’s Chester Casino and Racetrack in PA on Monday, Jan. 17, 2011, and the price is only $45. Sign up, with phone number and a deposit. (Your contact is Lorraine Parker, 718-671-6403). And we are going to: • Cape Cod MA, May 23 – 27, 2011 (5day/4night). Price: $529/double, and *Dover DE and Crab Feast, Aug. 9 – 11, 2011 (3 day/2 night). Price: $409/double. (Pricing per person). Note: $100 DEPOSIT DUE NOW. Checks/money orders payable to: RETIREES of DREISER LOOP, along with your name and roommate’s name and phone number. Pick up a flyer in Clubroom 19. Your contact is Dolores Shivers at 917-282-0320.

Not e: If anyone has special needs, please let your Trip Group Leader know ASAP. THEATRE COMMITTEE: Come with us to see the following: A revival of Driving Miss Daisy (James Earl Jones and Vanessa Redgrave) at the Golden Theatre (will advise theatre date). Price: $102/orch. Additionally, a trip to the Radio City Christmas show on November 12th and the price is $67. If interested in any show – sign up ASAP with your phone number and your deposit. Committee members meet in Clubroom 19 on Thursdays after 3 p.m. or call them at 718-379-0377. GOOD AND WELFARE: We support all of you on the mend and

send warm and bright wishes for a speedy recovery, and a subsequent long and healthy life. Contact Elinor Gordon at (718) 379-8755 regarding illnesses and bereavements. RETIREES and friends, keep in mind that our Clubroom 19, (718-379-0377), continues to be available for your weekday socializing pleasure to have fun and laughs, play cards, board games, or just watch one of your favorite TV programs with friends. Don’t be alone, come join us. Our next SATURDAY SOCIAL will be on November 13th. All hostesses must contact Margie Watson at 718-379-0377 ASAP. Good health and good fortune to all! —C la u d et t e Da vis

Working Families Party The mid-term election is over and we have won some victories and lost some key positions. This is truly a revealing moment in the 21st Century. Every issue important to working families is up for discussion. Has the labor movement grown too independent? Is everyone entitled to healthcare? Are our schools failing or have we failed our schools? Should there be affordable housing? The rhetoric is unbelievable. Without the unions, the labor movement would be in the early 1900’s with poor

working conditions, inadequate salaries, and with no benefits. Some of our neighbors work under those same conditions because they are in a non-union shop. Without quality healthcare for all, prevention and early intervention would be lost to many. The loss of life is unimaginable, especially for those who suffer with lifethreatening illnesses. Without adequate conditions, proper nutrition, environmentally safe facilities, safety and proper resources, the teachers cannot perform,

and children cannot advance. Affordable housing would not exist in New York State. Well, according to the Tea Party, we need to return to a more conservative United States, where everyone knows their place and remains in it. Well what place is that? Can we reverse the hand of time, especially those of us who know first-hand the devastation of the burdens of the U.S. history and understand the subliminal message? The fight for equality and progression

for all is upon us. Let us not run from this challenge! Let us stand-up and be heard! The Working Families Party works to ensure that middle class and working class families receive their fair share. Come out and learn more about the Working Families Party on November 16th at 7:30 p.m. in the Einstein Loop Community Center, Room 38. For more information, contact Judy Roberson at 646-206-8555. Together, we will make a difference! —C h er yl Sim m on s-O live

Zodiacs Track Club Zodiacs was blessed this weekend with excellent performances in two great meets. The children competed in the New York Road Runners 1.5 mile race on Saturday, Oct. 30th and the USATF MAC Championship on Sunday, Oct. 31st. In the USATF MAC Championship, we won 14 medals, with Aaliyah Wajid breaking the record on Saturday and winning the Youth Girls MAC Championship on Sunday. 9 year old Giovanna Tolbert won the NYRR girls, under 12 years old, 1.5 mile race on Saturday and took 3rd in the MAC Championship on Sunday. 8 year old Adrian Swift-Henry ran a great race. He took 3rd in the MAC Champ and he was in

the top 5 in the 1.5 mile NYRR under 12 years old race. 8 year old Jacqueline was scared at the NYRR 1.5 mile run and didn’t want to run. She also had to run with the under 12 years old in the 1.5 mile run. She was one of the youngest in the race. Once she got some motivation from her coaches and wiped her tears from her eyes, she ran and took 4th place. She also took 4th in the MAC Champs. Winning medals in the 1 mile run at the MAC Championship were Kendra Todd, Kayla Johnson, Sukanya Wade, Andrea Amoroso and Jacob Mairena. Erica Pate was not feeling well and still medaled in the Intermediate girls 3.1 mile run and her teammate Beverly Seignious

took 2nd place running her personal best of 20 minutes in the 3.1 mile. Romaro Bowes continues to improve becoming one of the leaders for the Zodiacs XC team. He took 2nd place in the Intermediate boys 3.1 mile run with a great time of 18.23. A misunderstanding in which way to run, Hugh Faser’s 2nd place medal was taken away in the 1.8 midget boys race. Shem Spencer medalled in his midget boys 1.8 mile run. Jorge Arenas is showing that he can be a great XC runner; he also medalled in the midget boys 1.8 mile run. Jaquan McClue medalled in a hard 3.1 mile young men’s race. Next week (Sunday, Nov. 6th) is the AAU National qualifier. It is important that all XC

runners make practice this week (Tuesday and Thursday). No practice Monday. If you have or know of any children between the ages of 6 and 16, who are looking to utilize track and field to improve their horizon, please contact us. Please continue to help us advance our children by sending a tax deductible donation to the Zodiacs Track Foundation, P.O. Box 67, Bronx, NY 10475. For additional information, please contact President Thomas Francis at 718-6792060 or co-President Winston Dinkins at 914-441-6196, email WATCLT@ aol.com or visit ZODIACSTRACK.ORG. —W inst on Dink ins

Knights of Pythias Co-op City Lodge # 616 On October 30th, we had our visitation by our Deputy Grand Chancellor Don Rosenberg who gave the Grand Chancellors message. Don was accompanied by DGC Scott Geffon, DGC Robert Banks, ACDGC John Roedeker, ACDGC Ted Pashko. It is so great to have other Deputy Grand Chancellors and Assistants to the Chief Deputy Grand Chancellor come from other areas of the domain of the State of New York support the 72nd district. Others who were there were the Chief Deputy Grand Chancellor Matt

Silverman, Grand Outer Guard Steve Kohn, Grand Master of Arms Erin Grille and Past Grand Chancellor Roger Seigel. Everyone had a great time and I want to thank Vice Chancellor Commander Allan Paul Katz, Joel Garfinkel & Treasurer Mike Perl for their help in getting our collation and the clean-up afterwards. You guys are always stepping up to help the lodge succeed. Our next meeting will be held on Friday, November 5th when we will hold first mominations for our Fraternal

Association. Please make every attempt to be there. Our next meeting will be on November 19th in which we will be hosting the 72nd district’s honor night for the Grand Chancellor. This will be a closed meeting and we expect many dignitaries throughout the domain to come to this event. This event is held at different lodges throughout the district each year. It will be a pleasure to be the host lodge for our Grand Chancellor Michael Sukenic who has always been a frequent visitor of

our lodge. I would also like to thank those who purchased our “Support Diabetes Research” bracelets for $1. I am also grateful to those who donated $13 or more to help send packages to our troops in Iraq and Afghanistan. It is so important to send these packages to show support for the work they are doing for us. If you are interested in giving a donation, please call Doug Handler at 718-671-8859. —AC DG C Dou g H a n d ler

Baychester Visual Arts Association If you’ve ever wanted to learn how to draw and paint, this is the time to get expert instruction at BVA. The instructors teach drawing skills, as well as painting. You will be able to complete original paintings worthy of exhibiting. BVA had a successful outdoor art show at the Bartow mall in Co-op City on Saturday, October 23. Our talented artists had their paintings on display

and many people stopped by to look at the artwork and talk with us. We hope you had the opportunity to see this impressive artwork done by BVA members. On Saturday, December 18, we will have an in-house art show and boutique from 12 p.m. until 5 p.m. in our permanent room 5 in the Dreiser Community Center. Dinners will also be available.

BVA members will once again exhibit their beautiful artwork and boutique items will also be on sale. BVA offers art classes in our permanent room 5, Dreiser Center. Tuesday classes have 3 sessions to choose from: 1 – 3 p.m., 3:30 – 5:30 p.m. or 5:45 – 7:45 p.m. with Mr. Groves, an award winning artist who studied at NYU and the Art Student’s League, as the instruc-

tor. Membership dues are $35 for the year and a session of 10 classes is $60. BVA’s art instructor will guide you along a creative path that will bring hours, weeks and years of joy into the life of those who avail themselves of this opportunity. Science is for the body, but art is for the soul. —Sylvia L och a n sky

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African-American Association Gen er a l M em ber sh ip M eet in g – Mr. Ronald Caesar, Riverbay’s Director of Risk Management and Insurance Services, will be the speaker at the Association’s next general membership meeting scheduled for Saturday, November 13, at 5:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 15. All are welcome to come with your questions about co-op insurance and what is expected of you as a resident. We always welcome new members. You can join or renew your membership at any time. If you cannot attend a meeting, you may mail your check or money order (DO NOT SEND CASH) of $15 for a single membership and $25 for families to: African-American Association of Co-op City, P.O. Box 702, Co-op City Station, Bronx, NY 10475. Your membership helps to support this organization that sustains our community.

The Association sponsors the following programs, and invites you to participate: Book Disc u ssion s – The Communiversity of African-Centered Education will meet on Monday, November 8th, 7:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 15 to discuss Chapter VIII of “Stolen Legacy” by George G. M. James. Our volunteer leader is Brother Kaba Hiawatha Kamene, a/k/a Dr. Booker T. Coleman, a retired educator. All are welcome. Call 718-379-5555. Members of the Association attended the Conference of the World African Diaspora Union (WADU) at City College and learned of the many business and investment opportunities in several African countries. More information and further discussion will be shared at the Association meeting on November 13th. C ub Scou ts Pa ck – The next meeting of

the Cub Scout Pack will be Thursday, November 18th, 7:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 4. Boys, ages 6-11, are welcome to join. They will get the experience of developing new skills, working on projects together, going places together, being in a friendly/safe environment, making friends, having fun, and much more. If you have not already registered your son, please arrive at 6:30 p.m. The fee: $30. Call 718-379-5555. Yoga & P ila t es M a t C la sses – Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 2. This class consists of exercises to promote weight loss, tone and strengthen muscles. Call Ms. SharpeHicks, 718-671-8364. Belly Da nce C la sses – Mondays at 7:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 2. This is a fun and healthy way to stay in shape. No experience is needed. The fee: $15 per class or 5 classes for $65; plus $15 mem-

bership. Call Ms. Barnes, 646-281-4570. Bu sin ess O p p or t u n it y Wor k sh op Wednesdays, 7:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 15. Call 646-721-8185. C onver sa t ion a l Sp a n ish C la sses – Meets on Saturdays at 3:00 p.m. for beginners and 4:00 p.m. for intermediate and advanced students in Dreiser Center, Room 15. Call 718-379-5555. T h e J ob /E n t r ep r en eu r ia l P r ogr a m : Our mission is to help anyone who wants to work and is seeking a job. All are welcome on the first Thursdays: Dec. 2, Jan. 6, 2011 from 7:00-9:00 p.m. in the Dreiser Center, Room 15. Roger Toppin Sr., Chairperson/Coordinator, (718) 320-1424. Congratulations to the winners in the November 2nd elections. We trust that they will serve their constituencies with integrity and transparency. —F r a n cin e R eva J on es

American Legion Post 1871 Post 1871 is located in Section 5, 135 Einstein Loop Community Center. Our phone is 718-320-8165, and we are in Room 41 on the 2nd floor. If you have a computer, you can also reach us by using our e-mail address, post1871@optimum.net. Post 1871 has a new website for all Post members, www.mylegion.org. You must register to open this e-mail, and the only people who can change this information are the Commander and the Adjutant of the Post. Greetings to all our comrades who are residing in the Bay Park Nursing Home. Our minds and hearts are with you each and every day hoping that you will have a blessed day. Happy birthday to all our comrades who have a birthday in the month of November: William E. Gordon,

Ernest A. Medaglia, Richard Werner, Stephen Werner, Santiago Gonzalez, Ortiz A. Hannys, Robert Moss, Sr.; Carlos Tricoche, Silas J. Stanford, Andres Hannys-Ortiz, Stephen M. Neilson, Henry M. Newman, Andre Williams and Kelvin A. White. On November 12th, the Military ball will take place at the Villa Barone. If you haven’t paid for your ticket yet, contact the Post ASAP to inform them that you intend to go. November 2nd, Tuesday, Bronx County meeting will take place at the Turner Club at 7:30 p.m. sharp. All members are welcome to attend this meeting located in the Bronx on Clarence Avenue. Sunday, 14th November, the Bronx Veterans Parade will take place at 12 p.m. If you would like to march in the

parade, contact the Post commander and submit your name. The parade will start at Tremont and Lawston Avenues. On Thursday, November 11th at 10:30 a.m., our Post will supply the colors for a program at the WWI Memorial Veterans located in Pelham Bay Park. Please mark all of the above dates on your calendar as a reminder. Any Post member who would like to take the Safety Driver’s Course to get a reduction on your car insurance or remove your moving violations can apply to take the course in Room 41, Section 5. Classes will start on December 20, 21, Monday and Tuesday. If you are a member of AARP, the cost will be $12 and if you are not a member, the cost will be $14. When you see clumps of dust around

the openings in your computer case, use the vacuum brush to clear them away. Ventilation helps keep a computer cool. Did you know that on an average weekday, the New York City/MTA subways carry 7.4 million people riding on a fleet of 6,400 cars on separate lines stopping at 468 stations and running over 835 miles of track each day? The next Executive meeting will be held today, Saturday, November 6, at 11:00 a.m. sharp. Please arrive on time and TURN OFF YOUR CELL PHONE. The spoken word, unlike the written word, cannot be erased. This information was provided to you by your Post information officer. —R ich a r d I . L a wson , J r.

Coalition to Save Affordable Housing GENERAL MEETING, MONDAY, NOV. 8, 8 P.M., ROOM 28, BARTOW. MEMBERS ELECT OFFICERS OF COALITION TO SAVE AFFORDABLE HOUSING Monday, October 18th was election time at the general meeting of the Coalition to Save Affordable Housing. Union leader and community activist Sebastian Ulanga was elected Chairperson. Longtime Coalition member Stuart Edwards was elected to be the co-Chairperson. Re-elected respectively as Treasurer and Secretary, were Yolanda Canales Schumann and Dolores Rankin. Elected respectively as Assistant Secretary and Assistant Treasurer were Mitch Berkowitz and Sheila Sinclair Bryon. Elected to be members-at-large of the Executive Committee were Sonia Feliciano, Leah Graham, Angel Manguel, Leroy Morehead, Hal Satinoff and Bruce Silverman. COOPERATOR OPPOSITION TO MTA SERVICE CUTS “HEARD” LOUD & CLEAR Our organization was one of a number of Co-op City groups that co-sponsored a public hearing about the recently imposed transit service cuts and anticipated fare increase. The hearing which took place in the Dreiser Center on Thursday, October 21st provided an opportunity for cooperators – hundreds showed up – to tell MTA

representatives who were present how the service cuts and fare increases would hurt Co-op City residents. The overflow crowd agreed to a campaign of actions, including petitions, picketing and lobbying in Albany, to back up calls for restoration of transit services. THANKS, AND COME AGAIN Another Coalition to Save Affordable Housing Fish Fry was held at the Dreiser Center on Saturday, October 23. We are pleased to bring these popular events to the community and appreciate the cooperator attendance they are drawing. Our next funin-a-good-cause-event will be a party and dance. The date of the event will be announced soon. Follow this column for that information. NOVEMBER 13TH MEETING OF COOPERATORS UNITED FOR MITCHELL-LAMA Cooperators United for Mitchell-Lama (cu4ml) will have a membership meeting on Saturday, November 13, at the Community Service Society, at 105 East 22nd Street (NE corner of 22nd Street and Park Avenue South), Room 4A from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. It is an organization of residents from more than thirty NYC Mitchell-Lama cooperatives. At least nine members of the Co-op City Coalition to Save Affordable Housing are members of cu4ml and three — Yolanda Canales Schuman, Leroy

Moorehead, and Bernard Cylich – are officers of the group. The mission statement of cu4ml declares: “The members of Cooperators United are resident shareholders of Mitchell-Lama/Limited-Equity cooperatives who are committed to preserving quality limited-profit housing cooperatives, in perpetuity, both for themselves and for future generations of New Yorkers.” The November 13th meeting will begin with presentations about issues in con-

fronting privatization. There will be three break-out groups and a plenary session for summaries. To learn more about Co-op City financing, governance, history, and so on, visit the Coalition to Save Affordable House at www.CTSAH.net or write to CTSAH, P.O. Box 64, Bronx, NY 10475. For information on the citywide movement against privatization, go to wwwCU4ML@UHAB.org. —Seb a st ia n Ula nga

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Circle of Christ Church - Hearts of Love Ministry of NY Reverend Elisamuel “Sam” Colon and the Congregation of Circle of Christ Church would like to extend an invitation of love and peace in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Please join us for a time of adoring worship, praise and the Word of God. Allow the Lord to reach into your heart and help you see the road of light and joy. Circle of Christ Church is a beacon which the Lord has lit onto Co-op City and it is our purpose as a church and as children of God to serve, teach and bring forth the Gospel for all to hear and witness. F OC US SC R I P T UR E F O R T H E W E E K : The earth is the Lord’s and all that is in it, the world, and those who live in it.. —Psalm 24:1 (NRSV) Upcoming Events & Schedule Changes: Discipleship Classes every Sunday from 9:15 a.m. 10:30 a.m. – Bartow Community Room #28. Please contact Deacon Hilberto Nieves or Deaconess Phyllis Streeter. Communion Service on Sunday, November 7th at 11

Building 30 Association The Building 30 Association (A & B) is here for you! There is always an advantage to becoming a member of your association. Won’t you please join? Be sure to read the Building 30 Bulletin Board located in your lobby to learn of future get together events. Attention: We have an Email address. It is: Building30@hotmail.com. Join the Crochet Club this fall. We meet every Wednesday from 1 to 3 p.m. in our meeting room on the “B” side. Learn how to crochet with Linda. Her students have progressed very nicely. She has patience and teaches you with feeling. Give it a try! It’s a great way to exercise your mind and fingers. We have discovered that this crochet class is helping your mental attitude as well. It is stimulating and relaxing too. Throw away the tranquillizers and join in the fun. Coming Events: M eet in g/Ba k e Sa le : Building 30 Assoc. – Wednesday, November 10. The doors open at 7 p.m. and meeting starts promptly at 7:30 p.m. Bring your specialty to sell. We will discuss a Holiday Party, Please participate. We will continue to run our 50/50 raffle at our meetings. Refreshments always follow at the end of the meeting. Watch the Association Bulletin Board in your lobby for dates and times of events. Get involved and make a difference!! We are looking forward to meeting and greeting you at the meetings. We had so much fun at Friday Pokeno Night is planned for Friday, November 5 and Friday, November 19 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Watch our Bulletin Board for further information. We would like to do this at least once a month. Read this article for further Game Night updates. The Association sincerely “Thanks” all who gave so generously for the Halloween Candy collection. You made a lot of children very happy. Again, thank you! M ir ia m E . Ber lofsk y —M

Co-op City Little League Registration for the 2011 Season will be held on November 11, 6:30-8 p.m., and on Saturday, November 6, November 13 and November 20, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Little League office, Dreiser Loop, Room 17. You may register for T-Ball (4-6 years), Farms (78 year olds), Minors (9-10 year olds), Majors (11-12 years), Juniors (13-14) and Seniors (15-16 year olds). Baseball clinic for registered players will begin on Saturday, December 4, at Truman High School. For more information about the Co-op City Little League, and/or to register online, visit www.coopcityLL.tk. You may also contact the club by phone at (718) 379-8242. —Hector Ayala

a.m. Join us at the Lord’s Table for a time of worship and praise. All are welcomed. Ser vices on C a b le – You can watch portions of our Sunday Services on Cablevision’s Bronxnet Channel 70, Saturdays at 4 p.m. Schedule of Service: Sundays: Discipleship Class 9:15 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Worship Service*** 11 a.m. start ** First Sunday of each month is our Communion Service. Children’s Church (4-12 years old) 11 a.m. start Little Lambs (2 – 4 years old) 11 a.m. start Fridays: Bible Study and Prayer* 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. Youth Fellowship & Bible Study 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. F Y I: You can now see portions of our services and worship on our website, www.circleofchristchurch.org, Facebook and Youtube. All Sunday services are recorded on CD for a dona-

tion of $5. Please see Elder Raul Torres after service or place your order online. You can also see part of our messages on Facebook. Look us up and become a fan. Circle of Christ Church helps support missions in Peru, Colombia, Puerto Rico, Mexico, Bronx and Africa. Join us in our goal to expand God’s work throughout the world. Please make all donations to Circle of Christ Church – memo Missions. You can submit your prayer request online at prayer@circleofchristchurch.org or give your request to an usher during Friday or Sunday services. P lea se m a il a ll you r in qu ir ies or d on a t ions t o t h e followin g a dd r ess: Circle of Christ Church, P.O. Box 1365, Bronx, NY 10475; 718-864-4002 or 203-5591494. Ser vice Loca tion: 2049 Bartow Avenue – Bartow Mall Complex, Community Room #31 – lower level, Bronx, NY 10475. Web sit e: www.circleofchristchurch.org. —E ld er J a y R a m os

Coalition of African-American Churches & Community Organizations The Coalition of African-American Churches & Community Organizations of Co-op City, Inc. next general membership meeting will be held on Tuesday, November 9, at 7 p.m., 177 Dreiser Community Center, Room 15. Please join us. The Coalition continues to plan activities that will enhance the quality of life in our community. Please inform the Coalition of any suggestions that you may have. Patricia Bonaparte is the President of the Coalition. Phone number, 1-718-320-1861. The Coalition is a non-profit organization dedicated to maintaining and improving the quality of life of cooperators and providing educational and culturally enriching programs for the community. We also act as one voice for all Coalition members where there are issues of common concern and human rights. Members of the Coalition include the following: African-American Association; Co-op City Baptist Church; Faith @ Work Christian Church; Harriet Tubman Independent

Democratic Club; NAACP, Co-op City Branch; Retirees of Dreiser Loop; St. Joseph Episcopal Church, and Zodiacs Track Club. Please support our efforts by sending us your tax deductible contribution, made payable to: Coalition of African-American Churches & Community Organizations of Co-op City, Inc., Post Office Box 619, Bronx, N.Y. 10475. Churches and organizations that desire to join the Coalition may apply for membership by either writing or calling (718) 320-1861 or (718) 6715957 for a membership application which should be returned with a letter on your church/organization’s stationery and signed by the minister/president. Read Coalition’s weekly column for the information about events and issues. Remember the Coalition motto is: “Coming Together is a Beginning, Keeping Together is Progress, Working Together is Success. —H a r m a n T. L ea cock

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Community Protestant Church On behalf of our Pastor, Reverend Dr. Calvin E. Owens, and our church family, welcome to Community Protestant Church, a church of love and understanding, located at 1659 East Gun Hill Road, Bronx, NY 10469; telephone (718) 862-9172. CHURCH SCHEDULE Sunday School - 9:00 a.m. Worship Service - 11:00 a.m. Communion Service - Every first and third Sundays Prayer Meeting and Bible Study – Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMS ARE AT THE CHURCH’S ANNEX: 2053 ASCH LOOP NORTH (CO-OP CITY) Morning Prayer Services - Tuesday, 6:00 a.m. – 7:30 a.m. and 9:00 a.m.10:00 a.m. Neighborhood Bible Study - Thursday at 10:00 a.m. Fellowship, “Life on God’s Terms” -

Every Friday (except 4th Friday) 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. OTHER SCHEDULED EVENTS: PLEASE JOIN US IN CELEBRATING OUR PASTOR REV. DR. CALVIN E. OWENS’ 34th ANNIVERSARY. O p en in g Ser vice - Sunday, November 7th, 4:00 p.m. Theme: “Leadership Worth Following.” The Guest Preacher will be Reverend Hugh Farrish, Bowen Memorial Baptist Church, Mount Vernon, NY. C eleb r a t ion Ser vice - Friday, November 12th , 7:30 p.m. The Guest Preacher will be Rev. Dr. Shellie Sampson, Jr., Thessalonia Baptist Church, Bronx, NY. C losin g Se r vice s – Sunday, November 14th: 11:00 a.m. The Preacher will be Rev. Patricia Lawson 4:00 p.m. –The Guest Preacher will be

Rev. Dr. Arthur Lewter, Star of Bethlehem Baptist Church, Ossining, NY. Saturday, November 6th - Two regularly scheduled events hosted by Sister to Sister Women’s Ministry on the first Saturday of the month: Soul Sisters Reading Network and CRAFT workshop. At 10:00 a.m., they will be reading THE IMMORTAL LIFE OF HENRIETTA LACKS by Rebecca Skloot. It will be followed by the widely popular knitting and crocheting sisterhood of women and girls at 12:00 p.m. A nominal fee of $5 is required. Reservations required. Contact cpcsisters@aol.com or (718) 320-1193. C P C T O UR S SP O NSO R S T H E F O L L OW I NG T R I P S. C AL L (718) 671-1182 F O R T I C K E T S AND/O R ADDI T I O NAL I NF O R M AT I O N. 1. Saturday, November 6th, CPC Tours’ Annual Trip to the Apple Festival at Peddler’s Village and Penn Purchase, Bucks County, PA. Enjoy an

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

St. Joseph’s Anglican Episcopal Church St. Joseph’s Anglican Episcopal Church is located at 155 Dreiser Loop, Bronx, NY 10475 on the lower level. Telephone: (718) 320-0844. Weekly Schedule: Su n d a y: Service 9 a.m. Sunday School 9 a.m. Wed n esd a y: Bible Study 7 p.m. T h u r sd a y: Choir Rehearsal 7-8 p.m. F r ida y: Youth Group 4-6:00 p.m. Young Adults 6:30-9 p.m. The Sunday School

leads services every fourth Sunday and the Young Adults lead services every fifth Sunday. Upcoming Events Sunday, October 17 - Women’s Day – Celebrating the ministry of all the women of our church with guest preacher and celebrant. Women of the church invited to sing with the choir Saturday, October 23 – Vestry Meeting

Sunday, October 31 – The Anniversary of our Priest Fr. Williamson Taylor Monday, November 1 – All Saints Day Tuesday, November 2 – All Souls Day Sunday, November 7, All Saints and All Souls Day celebrated Sunday, November 14 – Men’s Day – To Honor Men’s Ministry – Men will sing and have a guest speaker Saturday, November 20 – Cake Sale

and Vestry Meeting Sunday, November 21 – Last Sunday of Pentecost, Christ the King Sunday, Harvest Sunday, National Thanksgiving Day Celebrated Thursday, November 27 – Fundraising Trip to Atlantic City My help comes from the Lord, the maker of heaven and earth (Psalm 121). —Kevin Wa lla ce

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Church of the New Vision Pastor Anne L. Palmore and the congregation of the Church of the New Vision extend a warm and friendly invitation to everyone to worship with us every Sunday at 8:00 a.m. or 11:00 a.m. We are a church where inspirational messages from the Word of God, the Bible, are delivered every Sunday morning. The church is designed to meet the spiritual needs of our community by offering anointed singing and preaching, and a general atmosphere of Christian love and friendly hospitality. We also invite the youth of our community to attend our Sunday morning services, which are designed to meet the special needs of our young people. Parents, please send your children to learn of the Lord Jesus. Prayer Service takes place every Wednesday evening from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. followed by Bible Teaching from 8 to 9 p.m. Be with us to learn the truth from the

Word of God. List of Programs and Events: Adult Sunday School is from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Youth Sunday School is also from 9:30 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. Kids For Christ Choir & Club meets 1st & 2nd Friday

of the month at 6:30 p.m. Seniors’ Ministry meets 1st Tuesday of the month at 11 a.m. Mid-day Bible Study meets every Tuesday afternoon from noon to 1:00 p.m. Come join New Vision’s “Partners in Reading Program” every Sunday afternoon from 1:40 to 2:30 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. The Church of the New Vision is located at 135 Einstein Loop, Room #33, Bronx, NY 10475; Telephone: (718) 671-8746 or (718) 320-0409. —C a r ole H a q u e

Evangelical Church of Co-op City – UMC C om e & Visit Us – We welcome you to God’s House – Your House – One Family in Christ. We are a congregation with spirit-filled worship, offering a variety of opportunities for spiritual growth, fellowship and service to God and our community. We are a multi-ethnic, multi-cultural and bilingual congregation and all are welcome. Services are at the church at 2350 Palmer Avenue, across the street from Building 30. Parking is available. Su n d a y Ser vices – The first Sunday of the month is a bilingual service with communion at 10 a.m. Every other Sunday, the services are as follows: English Service at 9 a.m. and the Spanish Service at 11:30 a.m. There are Bible studies in English and Spanish at 10:30 a.m. We also have a children’s service during the English service. C h ur ch Ann iver sa r y – The church will be celebrating our 36th anniversary on November 7th with a bilingual service at 10 a.m. and a luncheon proceeding the service. Come and join us in this joyous celebration and worship

Faith @ Work Christian Church Meeting at 177 Dreiser Loop, Dreiser Community Center, Room 8, 9:30 a.m. (Sundays). Church telephone: (718) 644-0951; email: fatwcc@aol.com. Weekly Worship Experiences: 6:30 p.m. Thursday Bible Study resumes SEPTEMBER 16. Sunday Morning Worship 9:30 a.m. Children’s church, 9:00 a.m., 2nd through 4th Sundays. C h u r ch M ot t o: “We are Christ-Centered, FamilyFocused with, Power and Authority.” C h u r ch M ission : To empower, educate and motivate men, women, boys and girls to reach their full potential and live abundant lives through preaching and teaching the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Come worship with us—where we honor tradition but are not bound by it! Upcoming Ministry Events: NOVEMBER 24th Community Pre-Thanksgiving Dinner: FREE TO THE COMMUNITY!!!! Dreiser, Room 4. RSVP required for the church to ensure enough food is available to all who desire. We are not ashamed of the Gospel of Jesus Christ for it is the power of God unto salvation of everyone who believes! (Rom 1:16). What great power that is when you realize that you are not in this alone. Our witness is to God’s goodness and not our personal accomplishments. Remember, it’s never about us, but always about the goodness of the Lord. —P a st or Deb or a h J en k ins

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for what the Lord has done over the last 36 years. Website - Visit our new website at www.co-opcityumchurch.org to learn more about our church and worship. Also learn about Buy for Charity on our website and learn how to support our church while shopping online for no extra cost to you. Neos P r ogr a m s – The teens, tweens and children’s programs every Friday night at 8 p.m. at the church. We also have for girls & boys liturgical dancing, ages 5 to 12, 8 p.m. on Fridays. M usic School – The church is happy to announce the start of the Crescendo Christian Music School at the cwhurch. Learn piano, guitar, voice and theory. You can contact Maestro Frank Colon at (917) 753-3644. The school will be open from Monday – Thursday, 2 p.m. – 8 p.m. Private and group lessons. Earlier lessons can be arranged. Come and register if you are interested in learning music. All ages welcome. Free registration and affordable rates.

C hoir – All ages are welcome and rehearsals are Thursday evenings at 8 p.m. – 9 p.m. There will be a special choir rehearsal today at 6 p.m. Aft er Sch ool P r ogr a m – The after school program will be starting again and anyone wishing to send their children to a safe environment, where they can do homework, learn what’s in God’s word and just have some fun, please call (718) 671-1033. The after school program is held in the Room 43 of Einstein Community Center. Pr a yer R etr ea t – Today, November 6th from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. and will be in English. Come and bring a friend, this will be a blessing from the Lord. Ba za a r – There will be a bazaar in the church on Saturday, November 20th from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Come and buy or get a spot & table for $15. Call Barbara at (347) 603-7473 and if no answer, leave a message. We will have food being sold also. —R ev. Dr. M ilca Alva r ez-P la ud

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Church of the Savior Rev. Dr. Robert A. Smith, Jr., Pastor; Lady Theresa M. Smith, co-founder; Rev. McMillian, Assistant Pastor, and the Church of the Savior family extend an invitation to every person to worship with us. We are a non-denominational, interracial, inter-cultural, intergenerational fellowship of believers. We care about you, not your W2. We are not church as usual. Come as you are, we leave the judging to God. The Church of the Savior family extends love and affirmation to the Co-op City community; A warm welcome awaits you!! We love you for who you are, not what you have. Please call us at 718-320-0002 or 917-734-4058 for more

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Daniel 6:10-22. Good news! Our children’s Sunday School is ready to teach and nurture your child/children in the word of God. All sessions are during worship service. Weekly Activity Church of the Savior worship at 10:30 a.m. Come and be blessed, we want an opportunity to love you. See you in church. Tune in!!– Each Thursday at 10:00 a.m., Channel 70, Bronxnet. Tune in and be blessed. If this program has lifted you, please let us know. Dr. Smith can be contacted at 718-320-0002. If you prefer to drop a personal note: P.O. Box 86, Bronx, NY 10475 is our mailing address. New Hours - Bereavement Support

Group meets Monday evenings at 7:00 p.m. Are you grieving the loss of a loved one? Come, our arms and hearts are open to you. God Bless You! New Hours - Every Thursday evening, 6:00-7:30 p.m., Bible Study in session. The dynamic Evangelist and gifted teacher, Dr. Margaret Watson, will be the instructor. Do you know what the scriptures are saying, instead of what’s been passed down from tradition and culture? Come join us, bring a friend, everyone is welcome! The truth shall set you free! Thought to Ponder: “Alleged impossibilities are opportunities for our capacities to be stretched.” —R ev. Dr. R ob er t A. Sm it h , J r.

Co-op City Baptist Church Rev. Dr. Sheldon E. Williams and the Co-op City Baptist Church family invite the community to join us tomorrow for worship service at 8:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Sunday School for adults and children will be held at 9:15 a.m. Bible study is held on Wednesdays at 1:00 p.m. and at 7:30 p.m. and on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday at 5 p.m. Prayer Service is held on Fridays at 12 p.m. and at 7:30 p.m. The Co-op City Baptist Church is located at 135 Einstein Loop, Room 50 (lower level). Our telephone number is 718-3203774. We invite you to worship, study, and pray with us. Visit us on the web at www.coopcitybaptistchurch.org. If you are unable to attend, you may dial in to listen on PODCAST. Call (646) 929-2953 at 12 p.m. to hear the service. The podcast is also

available on our website. Mid-week worship service is held on Wednesdays at 12 p.m. Please join us for a mid-week spiritual pick-up. If unable to attend, you can listen on PODCAST at 646-929-2953. The Co-op City Intergenerational Outreach Center, Inc. Saturday Tutoring Program for students in grades 2 through 5 will resume today, Saturday, November 6. Tutoring sessions are held from 3 to 5 p.m. Please note the fees have been significantly reduced. The fee is now $30 a month. You may register during program hours. For additional information, call 917-620-2859 or 718-671-8449. We will hold our Fall Revival from November 17 through November 19 at 7:30 p.m. On Wednesday, November 17,

Rev. David Jenkins, Pastor of Bronx Community Baptist Church, will deliver the message. On Thursday, November 18, Rev. Sheila Jenkins, Assistant Pastor of the Bronx Community Baptist Church, will be the revivalist and concluding our uplifting program on Friday, November 19, will be Rev. Dr. Calvin Kendrick, Pastor of Victory Baptist Church in the Bronx. Join us; bring a friend and be revived! “Feast Delivers,” hosted by the Just For Men Ministry, invites everyone to participate. The deadline for payment is tomorrow Nov. 7 and distribution will be on Saturday, November 13 from 9 to 11 a.m. The feast has a Turkey Day special for $25. Call 718-3203774 for additional information. 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.PrincipleCenteredLiving.com or www.RevDrSheldon EWilliams.com. Have you considered where you will go on your next vacation? The Scholarship Ministry invites you to travel with them to Orlando, Florida on August 13, 2011 for nine days. Visit the Holy Land Experience—a recreation of ancient Jerusalem, Arabian Nights for a dinner show, visit many attractions and sightseeing on the way to and from Florida. Prices are $765 pp/double occupancy. For additional information, call 718-6711918, 718-671-7507 or 718-320-3774. —H a t t ie L . L u ca s

Harvest Restoration Ministries Pastors Anthony and Andrée Davis, cofounders of Harvest Restoration Ministries, Inc., extend to you a warm invitation to come and worship the Lord Jesus Christ with us. We are a community oriented nondenominational church that preaches and teaches the Bible in an exegetical style. Our focus is to teach members of

the ministry to use Biblical doctrines in a practical sense to be a blessing to both the home and the community. We m eet a t : 177 Dreiser Loop Community Center, Room 10. Or der of Ser vices Sunday School – 11:00 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship – 12:00 p.m. Wednesday Night Bible Study –

7:30 p.m. Children’s Church – Every 2nd Sunday of every month. Communion – Every 1st Sunday of every month. Harvest Restoration Ministries will be holding a Woman’s Conference, November 13th from 9-5 p.m. entitled: “Shattered But Not Broken” at 177

Dreiser Loop, Rms. 4 and 9. The registration fee for this event is $25. Pastor Anthony Davis is currently being mentored by one of the most prolific preachers in America, Bishop Noel Jones of the City of Refuge, Gardena, CA. Pastor Davis will be speaking at the City of Refuge on January 16th at 6:00 p.m. —Pa stor Ant hony Davis

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

1659 EAST GUN HILL ROAD BRONX, NY 10469

(718) 320-3774

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

• Sunday School – 9:15 a.m. • Sunday Worship Services – 8:00 & 11:00 a.m. • Midweek Worship – Wednesday @ 12 Noon • Bible Class – Wednesday @ 1:00 & 7:30 p.m. • Prayer Service – Friday @ Noon & 7:30 p.m. COMMUNION SERVICE EVERY FIRST SUNDAY. YOUTH DAY EVERY FOURTH SUNDAY. ALL ARE WELCOME TO WORSHIP WITH US.

An interdenominational Church of love and understanding, consisting of people of many faiths, races and cultural backgrounds, seeking to live the spirit of Christ with relevance. CHURCH SCHEDULE WEEKLY: CHURCH SCHOOL - SUNDAY, 9:00 a.m. WORSHIP SERVICE: SUNDAY, 11:00 a.m. BIBLE CLASS & PRAYER MEETING - WEDNESDAY, 7:30 p.m.

MONTHLY: COMMUNION - 1ST AND 3RD SUNDAYS

ALL ARE WELCOME!

Co-op City Times / November 6, 2010

Bartow

Einstein

Monday, November 8

Library 9:30-1pm, Rm. 31

Bingo 11:00 in Rm. 31

Dominos 2pm, Rm. 25

Word Games 2 pm in Rm. 25

Canasta 2pm-4pm

Library 9:30-1pm, Rm. 49 Dominos 10:00am, Rm.45 Around the Lunch Table 11:30 in Rm. 49 Bingo 1:00 in Rm. 49 Internet Cafe Rm. 34, 2-4pm Walking & Exercise w/Ms. Gaskill 2pm – 4 pm Line Dancing 10:00 in Rm. 45

Current Events

Crochet & Knitting 9 am, Rm. 7

Stay Well Exercise 10:00 in Rm. 2

Walking Club, Afternoon Movie 2-4pm, Rm. 7

Dominos

10:00 in Rm. 31

10:00 in Rm. 49

9:30 – 1:00, Rm. 7

Beginner’s Self Defense

Tai Chi

Alert & Alive

11:00 in Rm. 45

10:30, Rm. 7

Advanced Self Defense

Bingo

Mixed Cultural Dance

10 am, Rm. 31

Internet Cafe in the Computer Lab

Bingo

9 am, Rm. 31 1:00 in Rm. 49

Dominos 2:30 pm, Rm. 25

Rm. 34, 2-4 pm

Word Games

10:30 in Aud. A

Tuesday Movie w/Popcorn 2-4 pm, Rm. 7

2-4 pm, Rm. 25

Date:

Kosher

Non-Kosher

Mon., Orange pineapple juice, Chicken cutlets fish w/cocktail sauce, parmesan, Nov. Hoki corn on the cob, tossed penne pasta, carrots 8 salad w/salad dressing

Soups, Breads and Desserts Whole wheat bread, red apples

Tues., Nov. 9

Apple juice, baked chicken, mashed potatoes, chopped spinach

Taco, Mexican rice, Italian blend

Rye bread, banana

Wed., Nov. 10

Meat loaf w/gravy, fresh baked yams, green beans

Salisbury steak w/onions & gravy, mashed potatoes, mixed vegetables

Whole wheat bread, fresh oranges

C en t er closed for Vet er a n s’ Da y

Boxed lu n ch

Split pea soup, flounder, corn on the cob, broccoli florets

Whole wheat bread, fruit cocktail

11:00, Rm. 7

Library, Exercise, Chat Session

10 am, Rm. 31

Tuesday, November 9

Dreiser

Thurs., C en t er closed for Vet er a n s’ Da y Nov. 11 Boxed lu n ch Breaded fish Fri., w/tartar sauce, Nov fried rice, 12 carrot/raisin salad

All meals served w/margarine and fresh milk *Menu subject to change without notice. We ask that members please call their center at least one day in advance to register for lunch:

Thursday, November 11

Wednesday, November 10

Stay Well Exercise 10 am, Rm. 31

Dominos

Line Dancing

10 am, Rm. 45

11am, Rm. 31

Spelling Bee

Dominos

10 am, Rm. 49

2:30 pm, Rm. 25

Word Games

Garden Club

Bingo

2 pm in Rm. 25

1:00 in Rm. 49

Blood Pressure

Internet Cafe

1st & 3rd 9-10am, Rm. 31

Rm. 34, 2-4 pm

Upcoming Events/Trips

10:30, Rm. 7

10:30 in Computer lab

2-4 pm Rm. 25

Tai Chi 11:00 am, Rm. 2

Art 1-4 pm, Rm. 7

Sewing w/Raymonde 9:30-11:30, Rm. 7

CENTER CLOSED

VETERANS’ DAY

Dominos

Crochet & Knitting

10 am, Rm. 45

9:00 in Rm. 2

9:30 am, Rm. 31

Art

Spelling Bee

10:00 in Rm. 45

11 am, Rm. 31

Self Defense

Day at the Movies w/Popcorn

Dominos 2:30 pm, Rm. 31

Word Games

10 am, Rm. 45 Bingo - 1:00 pm in Rm. 49 Internet Cafe - Rm. 34 2-4 pm

10:00 am, Rm. 7

Meditative Moments 11:00 in Rm. 8

Card Games

Afternoon Movie

2 pm-4 pm, Rm. 25

Rm. 49, 2 pm – 4 pm

2-4 pm, Rm. 7

Bingo

Blood Pressure 2nd & 4th Friday

2 pm in Rm. 25

10:00-11:30, Rm. 49

*Schedule subject to changes without notice*

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

WEEKLY TRIPS

1st Monday of Dec.: 1st & 3rd Mondays: Fridays Tuesdays

Fairway Super Wal-Mart Swimming Classes Bowling

PRICE

$5 $12 $3 $10

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

Rm. 7, 9:30 – 1:00

Spanish Practice Class

“Movie Madness”

Friday, November 12

Library, Exercise, Chat Session

PICK UP TIMES Bartow Dreiser

Einstein

1 p.m. 9 a.m. 1 p.m. 11 a.m.

1:30 p.m. 9:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m. 11:15 p.m.

1:15 p.m. 9:15 a.m. 1:15 p.m. 11:30 p.m.

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

INT ER NE T C AFÉ E VERYDAY AT T HE E INST E IN SENI OR C E NT E R , 135 Einstein Loop, FROM 2:00 - 4:00 P.M. IN ROOM 34.You can explore on the web, check your e-mail, etc. NOTE: THIS IS NOT A COMPUTER CLASS. YOU NEED TO BE ABLE TO USE THE COMPUTER ON YOUR OWN. AFTE R NOON MOVIE S AT DR EI SER F ROM 2:00 – 4:00 P.M . IN ROOM 7, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday. Popcorn will be served. Come & join us to play Bingo, Word Games & Dominoes in the Bartow Senior Center from 2-4 p.m. on Monday and Friday and 2:30 p.m.-4 p.m. on Tuesday-Thursday in Room 25. Fa ir wa y Food M a r k et in Pelh a m M a nor – Monday, November 8th and Monday, November 22nd. Transportation $3 – Pick-ups: Einstein Loop – 9:00 a.m., Asch Loop – 9:15 a.m., and Dreiser Loop – 9:30 a.m. Th anksgiving Da y Fea st - Wednesday, November 24, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., at the Dreiser Senior Center, Auditorium. Cost is $4 in advance, $5 at the door. Please register early. Pick-ups: Bartow, 9:30 a.m.; Einstein, 9:45 a.m. You can register at the senior centers. If you have any questions, please call (718) 320-2066. Registration begins immediately. Flyers will be located at the senior centers. Do you n eed su p p or t for a n old er p er son ? A caregiver support group can offer an atmosphere of understanding and support

for caregivers to discuss issues and problems. 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 Avenue, Room 31 from 1-2 p.m. Next session is scheduled for November 9. The support group is facilitated by a social worker. If you have any questions, please contact JASA at 718/320-2066. J E R SE Y G AR DE NS M AL L & I KEA - Monday, November 29th - 3 hours of shopping at mall & 2 hours at IKEA for only $12. Price includes transportation/ boxed lunch. Pick-ups will be as follows: Bartow-8:00 a.m., Dreiser-8:15 a.m. and Einstein-8:30 a.m. Se n io r C en t er F ie l d Tr i p P er m ission Slip – Effective immediately, all senior center participants will be required to fill out a Senior Center Field Trip Permission Slip before going on any JASA senior center trips. The driver should have a copy of the permission slip in the van at all times. If you have not filled out a form prior to the trip, the driver will have blank forms in the vehicle. DISABILI TY SUPPORT/ SOC IALI ZAT ION GROUP The Disability Support/Socialization group meets every 1st Friday of the month at 2049 Bartow Avenue, Room 25 at 1 p.m. For more information and to register, please call: John Sullivan (718) 671-2090, Ext. 3010. Transportation will be provided if required.

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

Co-op City Times / November 6, 2010

WEEKLY SCHEDULE BUILDING & TOWNHOUSES ASSOCIATIONS Coalition of Affordable Housing: “Meeting” Mon., 11/8; 7:00 pm (Bartow Room #28)

CULTURE & ARTS The Drammeh Institute: “Meeting” Wed., 11/10; 6:00 pm (Dreiser Room #8)

HOBBIES African American Club: “Belly Dance Class” Mon., 11/8; 6:00 pm (Dreiser Room #2) “Yoga/Pilates” Tues., 11/9; 6:00 pm (Dreiser Room #2)

Co-op City Duplicate Bridge Club: “Bridge Training Class” Wed., 11/10; 4:00 pm (Dreiser Room #9), “Bridge Game” Wed., 11/10; 6:00 pm (Dreiser Room #9)

RELIGIOUS Church of the New Vision: “Bible Studies” Sun., 11/14; 9:30 am (Einstein Room #38) Circle of Christ Church: “Children’s Bible Studies” Sun., 11/7; (Dreiser Room 2) Faith @ Work Christian Church: Sun., 11/14; 8:00 am (Dreiser Rm #8) Iglesia Cristiana Marcos 16:15: Sun., 11/14; 10:00 am (Einstein Rm #35) Harvest Restoration Ministries: Wed., 11/10; 7 pm & Sun., 11/14; 10:00 am (Dreiser Room #10)

SCOUTS Girls Scouts of New York: “Meeting” Fri., 11/12; 5:00 pm (Dreiser Rooms #1, 2, 4, 9)

SENIORS JASA Senior Services: “luncheon” Mon-Fri 11/8;-11/12; 8:00 am (Bartow Room #31) A.A.R.P. Peachtree Chapter 4997: “Meeting” Mon., 11/8; 11:00 am (Dreiser Aud. A)

SERVICE & CIVIC Weight Watchers Nutrition Program: Tues., 11/9; “Meeting Time” 6:00 pm (Dreiser Room #4)

Williamsbridge Club: “Meeting” Fri., 11/12; 5:00 pm (Dreiser Room #8)

Baychester Library Events VISIT THE LIBRARY — A GREAT WEALTH OF INFORMATION — 2010/2011 Book Discussion — Thursdays • 1:30 p.m. Titles can now be reserved through the library. Participants should read each selection in advance and be prepared to take part in the discussion. Admission is free. Please sign up at the Information Desk. Game On!/Every Monday, 3:30 p.m. • TAG/Every Tuesday, 4 p.m. • Storytelling/Poetry Group • 1st Wednesday, 4 p.m. • KIDS Reading Aloud/Every Wednesday, 3:30 p.m. • Teen Book Café/3rd Wednesday, 4 p.m. • Chess For All/1st Friday & 3rd Thursday, 3:00 p.m. • Card Games/3rd Friday, 3:15 p.m. • Teen Book Group • 1st Friday, 3:15 p.m. • Teen Games/3rd Friday, 3:15 p.m.

The Baychester Branch Library presents the following programs:

Sing for Life, Sing for Joy — Pamela Warrick-Smith A Ten-Session Workshop To Promote Enjoyment of Choral Singing Class Dates/1:30 - 3:30 p.m.: Tuesdays, Nov. 9, 16, 23, 30; additional session: Tues., Dec. 14 • 1:30 - 2:30 p.m.

Conversation with Illustrator Rafael Tricoche— Sat., November 13 • 2 p.m.: Exhibit of his new paintings. Mr. Rafael Tricoche, a Puerto Rican born Illustrator and Co-op City resident, will talk about his life and techniques for the creation of his works.

FREE COMPUTER CLASSES - NOVEMBER 2010 Mouse and Keyboard Skills: Friday, November 5, 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Internet Search Basics: Monday, November 8, 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Pre-requisite: Mouse and Keyboard Skills

Email Basics: Friday, November 12, 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Pre-requisite: Mouse and Keyboard Skills

Introduction to Microsoft Word: Friday, November 16, 10:30 a.m. 11:30 a.m. Pre-requisite: Mouse and Keyboard Skills Pre-registration required, please drop in to register; Class size is limited to 8; All classes are one session only; All classes are hands on.

Performance and Reception/Sat., Dec. 11 • 2 p.m.

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

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AARP Chapter #4997 FYI : Our meeting is scheduled for MONDAY, NOVEMBER 8th, 1 p.m. in Dreiser Auditorium “A.” Please arrive early to make trip payments, renew chapter dues, get holiday celebration tickets and “meet & greet!!!” R E M I NDE R : We are once again receiving canned goods (not outdated) and other “non-perishable” food items for our food drive. All donations will be given to a neighborhood soup kitchen. These items may be brought to the AARP Room “O” in Dreiser Loop Community Center, Mon. – Fri., 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Heartfelt Condolence to the family of our member, Louella Haynes, who passed away; Get-well wishes extended to Virginia Braithwaite and her husband who are recuperating at home. To notify Peachtree Chapter of illness or bereavement, contact Frances Wilson, Good & Welfare Coordinator, 718-6715493. 2010 TOUR COMMITTEE ACTIVITIES December 9 (Thurs.) - Peachtree Holiday Celebration at Villa Barone Manor - 1 p.m.-5 p.m. — $65 — (transportation is available on a “first come, first serve” basis). Tickets are available in the AARP Office in Dreiser Loop Community Center, Room “0”, Mon., 10 a.m.-12 p.m.; and Thurs. & Fri., 11 a.m.-4 p.m. December 30 (Thurs.) - January 1 (Sat.), 2011 – New Year’s Eve at the Desmond Hotel (Malvern, PA); includes 4 hour stay at the Sands Casino (Bethlehem, PA) or free time in the town of Bethlehem; after checking-in, dinner & show at the Desmond Hotel; buffet breakfast at the hotel; choice for the day (New Year’s Eve): 4 hour stay in Atlantic City or a narrated tour of Philadelphia or shopping at the King of Prussia Mall or a day at the Desmond (playing cards, a movie, Bingo or swimming);

attend the New Year’s Eve Cocktail Party and Surf & Turf Dinner w/Open Bar, champagne toast, hats, noise makers, music & dancing & more; New Year’s Day Brunch w/music & dancing and a show before departing for home – $530/person - double; $630 Single; $520/person - triple; ($50/person trip insurance – optional) – Final payment is due mid-Nov. or before…There are a few seats available…contact Delores – 718-379-2176. 2011 TOUR COMMITTEE ACTIVITIES: January 19 – 29 – “No-Fly” Cruise Winter Escape; 11 days/10 nights; depart from New York via Deluxe Motor Coach w/overnight stops; arriving in Charleston (SC) to board the ship to Key West (FL); Nassau & Freeport (Bahamas); returning with overnight stops; pricing to be announced; trip insurance optional (recommended); Final payment was due Oct. 1st – contact Jeanne – 718-379-3742. February 15 – Try your “New Year’s Luck” at the Tropicana Casino (Atlantic City, NJ); roundtrip deluxe motorcoach $38 — (bonus to be announced) – contact Daisy, 718-671-3241. April 7 – 19 (12 days) – Fly to Chicago (IL); dinner and city tour; board the Streamline Vintage Train to New Orleans w/meals and open bar aboard train; overnight stay at the Hilton Hotel/Casino and sightseeing in New Orleans; board the cruise ship Norwegian Spirit – sailing to British Honduras (Belize) and Mexico (Cozumel); return to New Orleans and board the train to Memphis (TN) with sightseeing and a BarBQue; board the train back to Chicago and the flight home — $750 deposit due at registration; rates according to ship category; credit cards accepted; travel insurance available. Additional info at the November meeting. —Delores Debnam

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

We have not determined which casino we are going to in December. Look for our next article for casino and date. Please call Mildred at 718-320-0288, Loretta at 718-671-2958 or Lydia at 718671-3005. For memorial cards, please call Loretta. Good health and healing are wished to all. —Lyd ia R u a s

Goose Island Seniors Sunday, November 7—DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME. Please put your clock one hour back. Wednesday, November 10—Bingo in Room 39 at 1:30 p.m. Admission is $2 for members only. Refreshments served. Thursday, November 11—Going to Seashore Restaurant. Time is 12:30 p.m. 4:30 p.m. at City Island. See you there. Wednesday, November 17—Bingo Game in Room 39 at 1:30 p.m. Admission is $2 for members only. Refreshments served. Thursday, November 18—General Meeting in Room 38 at 1:30 p.m. Please attend. We will be serving cake, coffee and tea.

Sunday, November 28—Bingo game in Room 39 at 1:30 p.m. Admission is $3. Everyone is welcome to join. Refreshments served. Tuesday, November 29—Going to Atlantic City, Resort Casino. Price is $27. Rebate is $20 slot play. You can use your $20 in more than one machine. Please bring you picture I.D. card. Drivers license or Non-Driver License or Passport. Don’t forget to pay your yearly dues, $12. See Ann or Mary for more information, call 1-718-379-9613 or come to 135 Einstein Center, Monday – Thursday, 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. GOOD HEALTH TO ALL. —Mary Pilla

Co-op City Times / November 6, 2010

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

Man's life and growth is but an interaction between one individual and another, the individual and his society, as well as the individual and his culture. Everyone is a taker, as well as a giver. We are born into a ready-made world from whom we receive language, patterns of life, cherished ideals and valuable orientation. We give it our own creativity no matter how little it is. Hence, social living consists of interaction. When Pascal was about to issue his book, he first wrote, "my book," but then he modified it to read "our book." His reasoning is simple. No one is original and it is a vain boast to say "my book." That which we write and that which we think have their origins in the past. Hence, "our book." In short, life and development is a partnership between the individual on one side and everyone and everything else on the other side. Harmonious development, productive living and fruitful growth is only possible when this partnership is operative, when the tension can be resolved by deed or thought and when the dialogue between the individual and soci-

ety is meaningful and significant rather than trivial gibberish. The Bible is not the biography of G-d, but rather a record of G-d and his relationship to the people. The personal careers of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob is not important, but the interaction between them and G-d, and them and their milieu is the drama unfolded in the Bible. Let us, therefore, not blame society for our shortcomings. Let us remember that social development is a mutual interaction and when we default on our obligations and are remiss on our part, then instead of interaction there is but reaction. We react mechanically to the impact of the outside world without responding humanly to the problems ahead of us. Religion more than any other discipline is concerned primarily with the multifaceted means and avenues of interaction. What is prayer but the meeting between man ascending heavenward and G-d descending earthward. What is the study of our sacred books but the union of our thoughts with the wisdom of the centuries. Let us bear in mind that the word interaction begins with “I.”

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. DONATIONS OR DUES CAN BE SENT TO THE OFFICE.

Co-op City Jewish Community Council The Co-op City Jewish Community Council is pleased to announce a Thanksgiving event - “Everything but the Turkey” to be held Thursday, November 18 at 1 p.m. in Dreiser Community Center, Room #9. The kids from Westchester Day School will be on hand to play games and provide entertainment

and cheer. There will be Thanksgivingstyle refreshments as well. Please contact Lynn Levine at the Council (718-3201234) or come into our office in Room #18, Dreiser Community Center. There is no charge for the event, but you must reserve a seat! —Lynn L evin e

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Traditional Synagogue The Traditional Synagogue of Co-op City, Young Israel of Baychester, Section 5 at 115 Einstein Loop, welcomes you to pray with them. Tel. 718-379-6920. Not e: Office hours are on Thursday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and on Sunday, we are here from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Candle lighting on Friday, November 12 is before 4:21 p.m. Shabbos ends today, Saturday, November 6, at 6:29 p.m. We recite Havdallah (The Recital over the Wine) at the end of Shabbos. Mincha services today, Saturday, November 6, are at 5:30 p.m. The community is always welcome to attend our various functions and enjoy a great day of fun and friendship. Rabbi Kronengold is encouraging you all to attend his most informative classes on the Parsha for the week. Coming Events Saturday, November 6 at 9 a.m. Morning services. The Parsha is: Toled ot . Join us at the Shabbat services and enjoy a Gala “Hot” Kiddush in honor of “Shabbos Mevorchin (before the new month) and mingle with your friends and neighbors. Mincha is at 5:30 p.m. The Rabbi’s Class topic is the discussion of the ParshaToledot. Shabbat ends at 6:29 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 7 at 1:30 p.m. – Synagogue sponsors an afternoon of Bingo. Enjoy a great afternoon with your friends. The cost is $3/person and includes refreshments and noshes. Daylight Saving Time ends. Turn clocks back one hour. Sunday, November 14 at 10 a.m. General Membership Meeting. Please attend – Enjoy a cup of coffee! Sunday, Nov. 21 at 1:30 p.m. – The

Synagogue sponsors an afternoon of Bingo. Cost is $3/person for admission and includes refreshments. Sunday, December 5 from 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. – A Chanukah celebration. Let’s get together for a fun afternoon of latkes, applesauce, etc. This is a game afternoon too! Bring your favorite game(s) and bring your friends. The cost is $5 per person. Make your reservations by calling Mimi at 347-427-4526. If I am not available, leave a message on my answering machine, include your telephone number and I will return your call. We are in the shule on Thursday and Sunday so you can call 718-379-6920 (see office hours). Good and Welfare: Happy birthday and anniversary greetings to all who are celebrating during the month of November. Better late than never!! So sorry we missed your birthday. So now accept our belated good wishes for a happy birthday to Marilyn Sherman who celebrated on October 9th. Do you need a tree certificate sent in “Honor or in Memory” of a special occasion or a condolence? You can call the shule at 718-379-6920 and we can take care of it for you. Happy 51st Anniversary to Mimi & Jerry Berlofsky who will celebrate their special day on November 8. Happy birthday wishes to Marilyn De Leonardis on Nov. 16 and to Lorna Smith on Nov. 17. Many more happy returns! P lea se! Support the Synagogue. We always need your help. Thank you. Shalom! M ir ia m E velyn Ber lofsky —M

Men’s Club Traditional Synagogue I would like to announce that the Traditional Synagogue of Co-op City will hold a CHANUKAH LUNCHEON and GAME PARTY on Sunday, December 5. The TIME of the party will be 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., at a COST of $5 per person. The main refreshments will be potato latkes, sour cream and applesauce; dessert will be coffee, tea and donuts. After the luncheon, we will be playing bingo or bring your own playing cards,

board games, Rummy Q, or Mah Jong. Call for reservation: Mimi, (347) 4274526, or office, (718) 379-6920. Remember, everyone is welcome The Men’s Club is sorry that some people who called late for the Mount Airy Casino trip on November 3rd had to be turned away because we filled the bus to its capacity. Shalom! —Br u ce G itelson

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Pentecostal Tabernacle The Pentecostal Tabernacle invites everyone to worship service every Sunday morning at 120 Benchley Pl., Building 24, Bronx, N.Y.10475. Sunday School for all age groups begins at 10:30 a.m. Midday service starts at 11:45 a.m. Wednesday evening prayer meeting starts at 7:30 p.m. Bible study every Friday evening at 7:30 p.m. Focus: The End Time, we are moving toward a grand finale. Therefore, be ye also

ready: for in an hour as he think not the son of man cometh. Matthew 24: 44 Then shall the kingdom of heaven be like unto ten virgins, which took their lamps, and went forth to meet the bridegroom. And five of them were wise and five were foolish. They that were foolish took their lamps, and took no oil with them, but the wise took oil in their vessels with their lamps. While the bridegroom tarried, they all slumber and slept. And at midnight there was a cry made, behold, the bridegroom

cometh; go ye out to meet him. Then all those virgins arose and trimmed their lamps. And the foolish said unto the wise, give us of your oil; for our lamps are gone out. But the wise answered, saying, not so; lest there be not enough for us and you, but go ye rather to them that sell, and buy for yourselves. And while they went the bridegroom came; and the that were ready went in with him to the marriage and the door was shut. Afterward came also the other virgins, saying, Lord, Lord, open to us .but he

answered and said, verily I say unto you I know you not Watch therefore, for he know neither the day nor the hour wherein the son of man cometh. (Matthew25:1-13). We must ever remain vigilant and be aware of the times in which we live, for the son of man will soon return in an hour that we think no. by giving ourselves to prayer and patiently studying the word of God. For further information, call (718) 3240334 or 718-320-4218. —Rev. R . Sibblies

Faith In God Church & Bible Institute Pastor, President, and Founder, Rev. Dr. Gladys R. Little, and Assistant Pastor, Minister Vernon Little, extend to everyone a healthy, happy, prosperous welcome! Let’s keep the faith. Most of the time, you’re going to feel like you’re in the minority when it comes to standing up for righteousness, but don’t waver. Remember, our road is narrow. God’s Word says in J oh n 6: 60-69: 60 Therefore many of His disciples, when they heard this, said, “This is a hard saying; who can understand it?” 61 When Jesus knew Himself that His disciples complained about this, He said to them, “Does this offend you?” 62 What then if you should see the Son of Man ascend where He was before? 63 It is the Spirit who gives life; the flesh profits nothing. The words that I speak to you are spirit, and they are life. 64 But there are some of you who do

not believe.” For Jesus knew from the beginning who they were who did not believe, and who would betray Him. 65 And He said, “Therefore I have said to you that no one can come to Me unless it has been granted to him by My Father.” 66 From that time many of His disciples went back and walked with Him no more. 67 Then Jesus said to the twelve, “Do you also want to go away?” 68 But Simon Peter answered Him, “Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life. 69 Also we have come to believe and know that You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.” Invitations: Church doors open today at 3 p.m. for a Sweet Hour of Prayer. Tomorrow morning at 10 a.m., we have a Sunday School class. Morning Worship is at 11 a.m. We play

GENERAL MEDICINE • CARDIOLOGY

CHANDRAVADEN SHAH, M.D. Internist/Cardiologist • Board Certified Medicine

Min. Vernon Little’s songs, ‘Words To Live By’ & ‘Proverbs’ during the offering. Please come out and support these services. Also, go to YouTube and see Min. Vernon Little’s video for his song ‘Proverbs.’ Our Convention was a great success. Thank you to all who came out, and thank you to all of the participants: Min. Marlon

Church of the Savior bereavement support back in session Church of the Savior Bereavement Support Group is back in session every Monday, 7-8:15 p.m., at 120 DeKruif Place (Building 7, street level). This is a free service and anyone may attend for confidential counseling and support. At the same time, Church of the Savior is reaching out to all representatives of the faith community and social agencies within

Podiatrist — Foot Specialist • Practicing in Co-op City since 1975

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• ALL conditions of the foot treated • Most insurance plans accepted, including:

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Co-op City, as well as those of no faith, who would like to attend or refer their members or clients to the bereavement support group, especially as the holidays approach, generally a very difficult time for those who have suffered the lost of a loved one. For further information, you may contact Rev. Dr. Robert A. Smith, Jr. at (718) 320-0002 or (917) 734-4058.

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*All Other Union Plans Are Accepted*

Young, Sis. Shatiya La’D (Video Ministry), Sis. Heather Walker (singer), and Bro. Edwin Little. We are located at 171 Dreiser Loop in Section 1. Our phone numbers are (347) 276-4925 & (718) 671-3627. Jesus loves you, and so do we. —M in . Ver n on L it t le

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

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Rates: $6 for 20 words or less Over 20 words, $6 plus 30¢ for each additional word. $2.40 per line for bold type (3 words max.) Display Classified: $8.00 per column inch. Fee is payable in advance. No exceptions. No refunds. Checks or Money Orders ONLY payable to Co-op City Times must accompany ad. (We will no longer accept cash.)

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