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Vol. 49 No. 46
Saturday, November 15, 2014
Interest appears strong as bids for Co-op City’s management position come due on Wednesday The deadline for submitting formal bid proposals to be considered as the next managing agent/general manager of Co-op City is 5 p.m. Wednesday, November 19th and Board Director Bernie Cylich, chair of the ad hoc Board committee overseeing the entire search process, said this week that he is enthused by the level of interest in the job expressed by numerous top management firms from throughout the region. “We are encouraged by the high BY BILL STUTTIG
level of interest that appears to be out there,” Director Cylich said this week, “and feel confident that the process will go smoothly once the committee and the Board have the chance to formerly review the submitted proposals.” Director Cylich said that so far more than a dozen potential management candidates have requested bid packages, a process which includes paying a $150 registration fee. He (Continued on page 4)
Co-op City’s Director of Operations Kevin Keenan (c) leads a group of potential managing agent candidates on a tour of the community’s hidden underground infrastructure. The group, the second such group to tour Co-op City in recent weeks, was briefed on a wide variety of the community’s unique components including the Power Plant, the Public Safety Command Center and the shopping centers. Photo by Bill Stuttig
Carrying Charge payment for November, 2014
Wednesday, November 26, will be the last business day of the month since the Riverbay offices will be closed on Thursday and Friday, November 27 & 28 respectively, in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. Therefore, Wednesday, November 26th is the last day to pay your carrying charges to avoid legal action. Thank you for your cooperation.
—Riverbay Finance Department
Two Ebola seminars scheduled to be held in Co-op City this week BY ROZAAN BOONE Two seminars on the Ebola virus will be held in Co-op City this coming week with the first taking place on Tuesday, November 18, 7 p.m. in the Dreiser Auditorium, and the second on Saturday, November 22, in Room 4 of the Dreiser Center, 1-5 p.m. On Tuesday, November 18, from 78:30 p.m., Riverbay Corporation is partnering with the North Bronx Health Network, which includes North Central Bronx Hospital and Jacobi Medical Center, for the first seminar, which will be held in the Dreiser Auditorium, and is open to Co-op City residents, and the general public.
The guest speaker will be Dr. Elizabeth Jenny-Avital, Infectious Disease Specialist at Jacobi Medical Center. Representatives from the NYC Department of Health will also be in attendance and educational literature will be distributed to those attending. Questions will be taken from the audience and those with concerns are encouraged to attend to get answers. The second presentation will take place on Saturday, November 22, 1-5 p.m. in Room 4 of the Dreiser Center (See page 3) when the Drammeh Center, along with the African American (Continued on page 2)
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Board authorizes settlement talks in hourly wage lawsuit Settlement talks are underway between the Riverbay Corp. and the lawyers who sued the housing company on behalf of five Riverbay hourly employees who allege that hundreds of Riverbay workers weren't paid overtime wages they were entitled to under the law. A potential settlement of the federal lawsuit, filed in U.S. District Court in Manhattan by five current and former Riverbay Corp. employees in April 2013, could wind up costing Riverbay several million dollars, and could result in “dire consequences” for the corporation, according to Cleve Taylor, current Riverbay Board president who took office in June, 2014. Marion Scott, Inc., the managing agent for Riverbay, is also named as a defendant in the lawsuit. Marion Scott, Inc. also faces the same financial liability. For the past 18 months, the two sides have presented arguments before Federal Judge John G. Koeltl about whether the plaintiffs in the case should be granted "class action" status allowing the case to proceed to trial on behalf of all current and former Riverbay BY JIM ROBERTS
workers who might have been underpaid. The plaintiffs allege that they were given comp time instead of being paid for overtime work; that they were underpaid for some overtime work because nighttime differentials weren't included in overtime calculations; and that workers who punched in before or after their scheduled shifts weren't paid for the work they did before or after their scheduled shift. In August, Judge Koeltl rejected arguments by Trivella & Forte, Riverbay's labor and employment attorneys, that the employees couldn't sue the company as a class action and also rejected arguments that the case should be dismissed. Judge Koeltl found that the case should proceed as a class action covering approximately 1,700 current and former employees. Judge Koeltl also determined that two of the individual plaintiffs were entitled to summary judgment on some of their overtime claims. Judge Koeltl found that two of the collective bargaining agreements entered into by (Continued on page 2)
Adjustments made to new washers being tested in Buildings 10 & 20 as cooperators give feedback New, state-of-the-art washing machines being tested in Buildings 10 and 20 have resulted in some adjustments being made before the contract is presented to the Riverbay Board for approval and the washers are installed throughout the development. The new Wascomat Crossover 22 lb. washers, which are considered top of the line in the laundry industry, were BY ROZAAN BOONE
installed in the laundry rooms in Buildings 10 and 20 about 2 months ago and are being tested by the shareholders in those two buildings. Co-op City’s Assistant General Manager Joe Boiko said that the new washers give more water and have a stronger base computer so there are fewer shut-downs as a result of oversudsing and (Continued on page 4)
A washer with clear glass (above right) has been installed in the Building 20 laundry room as requested by cooperators in Buildings 10 & 20 who have been testing the new Wascomat Crossover 22 lb. washers over the past 2 months. Cooperators in these two buildings who have not yet filled out the laundry room surveys are asked to do so as soon as possible so their feedback can be considered before the washers are installed throughout the development. Photo by Bill Stuttig
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Ebola seminars
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Association of Co-op City are cosponsoring a symposium entitled The African Response to Ebola – Facing Facts and Fears. This forum is geared towards educating and sensitizing communities about the humanitarian crisis of the disease in the West African countries of Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone through African viewpoints and the guests and invited speakers are from among African governmental leadership, United Nations agencies, local leadership and African advocacy groups. There will be reports from the affected region; and discussions on preventative measures that stop transmission of the Ebola virus, as well as how African nations are coping, and Afrophobia in the Diaspora. This symposium is open to all con-
cerned citizens including students, academicians, educators, legislators and disaster specialists. According to the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOH), Ebola is a severe and often fatal disease caused by the Ebola virus, which affects humans and some animals (monkeys, gorillas and chimpanzees). Currently, there is a large Ebola outbreak in three West African countries: Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone. To date, there has been one confirmed case of Ebola in New York City. On October 23, a doctor who returned to New York City from Guinea tested positive for Ebola. He was isolated, treated at Bellevue Medical Center in Manhattan and released earlier this week. The DOH says New Yorkers should
feel free to go about their normal routines since New York City is taking all necessary precautions to ensure the health and safety of all, reassuring everyone that the chances of the average New Yorker getting Ebola are extremely low. The agency cautions, however, that if you visited one of the affected countries and develop fever (100.4 degrees F) or other symptoms within 21 days after leaving that country, you should call 9-1-1 immediately. “You will receive help regardless of immigration status or ability to pay. Make sure to tell medical staff about your travel history and if you had direct contact with a person who might have had Ebola,” the DOH website states. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) lists the following
symptoms as possible signs of an Ebola infection: Fever, severe headache, muscle pain, weakness, fatigue, diarrhea, vomiting, abdominal (stomach) pain and unexplained hemorrhage (bleeding or bruising). The CDC points out that symptoms may appear anywhere from 2 to 21 days after exposure to the Ebola virus with the average being 8-10 days. Recovery from Ebola largely depends on good supportive clinical care and the patient’s immune response, the CDC reports. People who recover from Ebola infection develop antibodies that last for at least 10 years, and possibly even longer, although it is not yet known if those who recover are immune for life or if they can become infected with a different species of Ebola.
Riverbay with the assistance of Trivella & Forte were illegal because the collective bargaining agreements improperly provided for the payment of overtime in “comp time” rather than money. Judge Koeltl, citing numerous court cases, as well as written opinions of the New York State Department of Labor,
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tled to receive, would be determined in a trial scheduled to take place in March of next year. Once the judge issued these decisions against Marion Scott, Inc. and Riverbay, Board President Taylor asked Riverbay’s General Counsel to review the case and for both General Counsel
and Trivella & Forte to brief the Riverbay Board on the issue in detail. After the briefing, the Board authorized its lawyers to seek a resolution of the case through negotiations. A federal mediator was selected, and the parties report significant progress in efforts to reach a settlement.
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found these provisions illegal. Judge Koeltl denied motions by Riverbay and Marion Scott, Inc. which sought to have some, or all of the case thrown out. Judge Koeltl's decision said that the remaining issues, including the amount of damages that the plaintiffs were enti-
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2nd Combing Co-op City
Winter Tennis Program begins today
The Co-op City Tennis Club begins its Winter Early Morning Tennis Program beginning today and continuing each Saturday morning between 6 and 7:30 a.m. at the Keia Indoor Tennis Center, 525 Homestead Avenue in Mt. Vernon. The program is open to people between 5 and 18 years old. For more information, please call Co-op City Tennis Club Director Lorraine Alexander at 718671-4437.
Sexual Abuse Prevention Seminar
Guest speakers from the NYPD’s Special Victims Unit will join with representatives from the Bronx District Attorney’s Office and trainers from Riverbay’s Department of Public Safety in presenting a Sexual Abuse Prevention Seminar from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday evening in Room 31 of the Bartow Community Center. The community is encouraged to attend and learn tips on how to prevent yourself or your loved ones from becoming victims of sexual abuse and how to report abuse if you have been victimized recently or in the past. The program is presented by the Department of Public Safety and cosponsored by the Riverbay Fund and the Riverbay Security Committee.
CCPD food drive
CCPD recently kicked off its annual Food Drive, organized by Sgt. Nat Diaz, in conjunction with City Harvest, a charity which collects and distributes donated food to the city’s less fortunate throughout the year. Last year, the community donated over 1500 pounds of non-perishable food items, well over the stated goal of 1000 pounds. This year, the goal is to exceed 1500 pounds. Donations bins have been set up in all three community centers, as well as a donation bin at Public Safety headquarters which is open 24 hours a day. Donation will be accepted until January 16th.
Next CB#10 Meeting
On Thursday, November 20, Community Board #10 will hold its monthly meeting at P.S. 304 (cafeteria), 2750 Lafayette Avenue, Bronx, N.Y. 10465. The meeting will begin at 7:30 p.m. For further information, please call contact Community Board 10 at (718) 892-1161.
Building 18 plaque unveiling Wednesday
A plaque which honors the young Building 18 residents who created the art book “President Obama’s To Do List,” which is now part of the Smithsonian’s African American Art Museum, will be officially unveiled and placed on permanent display in the Building 18 lobby during brief ceremonies at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday in the lobby. All residents are welcome to attend.
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Bullying prevention seminar offers advice to parents and children A handful of parents and children took advantage of an anti-bullying workshop co-presented by Co-op City’s Department of Public Safety and the 45th Precinct Wednesday evening in the Bartow Community Center. Sergeant Milton Gregory, a trainer for Public Safety; Officer Hannah Rahn, crime prevention officer for the 45th Precinct and Officer Anne Marie Morrison, community relations officer for the 45th Precinct, gave the nearly 90-minute presentation, which, because of the light turnout, turned into an open table-top dialogue between the parents, their children and the officers, at which parents spoke directly about specific instances of bullying in schools and in the community which affected their children. The few parents attending expressed frustration with a school system which, according to their experiences, have been dangerously slow at reacting and correcting reports of bullying made by them about their children’s experiences. Parents also expressed worry about bullying incidents that take place on Co-op City’s playgrounds after school hours which, in turn, has hindered their child’s ability to enjoy the playgrounds as they should. In answering concerns regarding inadequate response to reports of bullying from local school officials, both Sergeant Gregory and Officer Rahn advised the parents to create a record or a “paper trail” of each correspondence with school officials regarding problems and potential problems and make it known to school officials that a record of each complaint is being kept by them and the official(s) will be held accountable for any lack of action regarding a report or a series of reports. Sgt. Gregory stressed that it is a key responsibility of any school to create a safe environment where children can learn without fear. He also said that any reports of bullying that take place on Co-op City grounds after school hours should be reported immediately and directly to Public Safety who will send officers to investigate the violence or threats of violence immediately. Crime prevention officer Rahn also clarified that bullying does not necessarily only mean physical altercations, but psychological bullying as well, that can take the form of taunts, insults or just the general shunning of a child during normal social interaction. All the officers stressed that this form of bullying can be more harmful to a BY BILL STUTTIG
Police Officer Hannah Rahn, crime prevention officer for the 45th Precinct, and Public Safety‘s Sgt. Milton Gregory lead a table top anti-bullying workshop Wednesday in Bartow Community Center. Photo by Bill Stuttig
child’s psychological well-being and can lead to serious consequences if not handled correctly, including losing interest
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Management bids
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said that he expects many more firms to submit bids by Wednesday giving the Board a good number of qualified candidates from which to choose. The law firm of Smith, Buss and Jacobs, under the direction of Jeffrey Buss, Riverbay’s General Counsel, is overseeing the bid procedure, including accepting formal requests for bid proposals from potential candidates and sending out the bid packages. All formal bids sent to Riverbay are being accepted through the law firm’s offices. The minimum bid requirements, as outlined by Buss, include being a licensed real estate broker in good standing; a $10 million fidelity bond or other sum satisfactory to HCR, HUD and Wells Fargo, including consent to a background check, five years of experience with a comparable property, completion of the forms and questionnaires in the bid package, and a written,
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detailed Management Plan covering 16 areas of operations, including budgets, rent collection and maintenance and operations. On October 22nd, approximately 25 potential candidates took part in a prebid conference which included a more than three-hour tour of the community and its various components, including Public Safety headquarters, the Power Plant, the Sales Department and its model apartments, the shopping centers, garages, laundry rooms, pump rooms, storage facilities and the community’s extensive grounds. This past Monday, November 10th, representatives of five managing agent entities were given the same tour led by Riverbay Knowledge Assistant Noel Ellison and Operations Director Kevin Keenan which also included the participation of various department directors such as Public Safety’s Chief Frank
Apollo, Sales Director Sheena McNeill, Assistant Power Plant Director Dave Stone and Restorations Director Edgar Perez. Director Cylich said that after taking the first tour, potential managing agents have to be struck by the enormity of the community and Riverbay with its 21 departments, numerous directors and more than 1,000 employees and compared overseeing such an operation with conducting a huge and talented symphony orchestra. Director Cylich said after the first tour: “I look forward to Nov. 19 when the committee will open submitted bids. We will evaluate and judge candidates not only based on their proposed fees, but their performance track record, study their management plans, including any innovative cost-savings proposals and, above all, their depth of understanding the character of our
community.” After all the bids are in as of the Nov. 19 deadline, in accordance with the terms of the resolution passed by the Riverbay Board on June 18 authorizing the management search procedure to go forward, candidates will be narrowed down to the three final general manager candidates and three qualified management firm candidates from which the Board will make their final choice and send that choice along to HCR and HUD for their final approval. It is estimated that the final choice will be made by the Board by the end of January, 2015, but Director Cylich added that is only an estimate and the final choice could be made earlier or later than that depending on how smoothly the procedure moves forward in the weeks and months ahead.
unbalanced wash loads. “We tested this model for two months and then sent a questionnaire to residents asking for their likes and dislikes,” said Boiko. “Overwhelmingly, there was a dislike for the tinted glass doors. In addition, cooperators asked for more water to be added to their wash.” Boiko said that based on the input received from cooperators in Buildings 10 and 20, the laundry contractor, Coinmach, then worked with the manufacturer of the machines regarding replacement of the tinted glass with clear glass so cooperators can see their clothes, and the manufacturer has now indicated that should the community proceed with the installation of these new Wascomat Crossover machines, they will provide machines with clear glass doors instead of with tinted glass. “They had clear glass in stock that would fit the machine and it was placed in the Building 20 laundry room where it is available for viewing and use by any cooperator who would like to see and experience these new washers,” said Boiko. The manufacturer also reprogrammed the machines’ computers to provide more water in the wash as cooperators requested.
“All of Building 20’s Wascomat machines have been reprogrammed to give more water, and within the next week, all of Building 10’s machines will be converted as well to do the same,” Boiko said. Riverbay is also looking into the possibility of providing an additional rinse cycle which cooperators who would like this option can select if they so choose for the extra charge of fifteen cents. Boiko said: “This charge would be separate and apart from the standard wash so it can be selected if cooperators would like an extra rinse cycle added to their wash. We’re working with the manufacturer and the contractor on that item.” Edwinna Herrera, President of the Building 20 Association, said this week that personally, she finds the new Crossover washers to be “ok.” “Overall, they’re a lot better than the older ones,” said Herrera. “They are heavy duty and seem to be more durable than what we had before. I don’t have a problem with clothes coming out of the wash dirty so I’m ok with the water level and I try to explain to others that water costs money.” However, what she agrees with the other cooperators about is the tinted
glass door which makes it difficult for cooperators to see their wash and be able to identify which washer their wash is in. As a result, Herrera said that the washers should also be numbered to make it easier for cooperators to keep track of which washers they’re using instead of having to open up each door to figure out where their wash is. Additionally, she said that the dispensers for the detergent, bleach and fabric softener is placed much too high and not properly labeled for the elderly and those who are height challenged to
be able to reach or decipher what goes where. In addition to the changes that have already been made so far to the new Wascomat Crossover machines, Boiko also said that as has been suggested by Board members, the possibility of including a few larger machines into the laundry rooms is also being studied. Once the Board makes a final determination on the new Wascomat Crossover washers, the process of replacing all of the LG machines throughout the development will begin.
effects from undue stress, and even leading up to thoughts of suicide among children and teens who are prolonged victims of bullying. The officers said that in recent years, cyber-bullying through emails or social media sites, have proven to be particularly harmful to children and young adults, even leading to suicide in a few tragic cases. They said that parents need to be aware of and on the lookout for online activity that can be psychologically harmful to your child. The officers also said that the lowself-esteem that results from being the victim of bullying, either physical or psychological, can and often does lead to more bullying. Sgt. Gregory said that it is important for children to be taught how to act confident and assertive when in social settings with other children and teens because children who project a confident demeanor are far less likely to
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New washers
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be bullied than children who act shy, afraid and withdrawn. He said that learning these lessons as children also play a big role in creating children who project confidence as adults, which is a key factor linked to success in future studies, business, and life in general when they become adults. Sgt. Gregory and Officers Rahn and Morrison also touched on the importance of teaching children how to choose friends who will be mutually supportive of each other in any situation and to recognize individuals whose offers of friendship are only based on surface values and selfish motives. The officers stressed that teaching children the way to establish good and real friendships is one of the best tools for fostering confidence in children and preventing a child from being a victim of bullying.
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It’s happening in Co-op City Building 13 Art Show
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The Building 13 association room was transformed into an art gallery on November 7 when the artwork of Co-op City artists ranging in age from 5 to 91 was on display for everyone to see. In addition to the paintings, mounted photographs and quilt, there was also a presentation edited by Gail Sharbaan titled The Art of Storytelling. Photos by Jazmin Johnson, Denise Shelley & Gail Sharbaan
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Letters to the Editor
Board President responds to cooperator regarding Cablevision
Dear Mr. Berman: I understand your frustration, however, please understand that Riverbay has a contractual agreement with Cablevision after they built one of the most hi-tech and robust cable infrastructure in New York City. This system has been very dependable over the past 10 years. In addition, Cablevision has provided over $5,000,000 to help keep our carrying charges down. In my opinion, and that of the silent majority, the Cablevision system works just fine with all of my hi-tech devices, apps in my apartment and also connects great with wi-fi outside in the public spaces within our community. I believe most of the residents’ frustrations are with media content. You must remember John Wayne, Clark Gable, Sammy Davis, Jr. and Betty Davis were able to turn out a movie in 90 days.
It now takes these so-called actors two years to make one movie. This content will not change based on a service provider! You need to remember that in 2004, Verizon was still wiring the South Bronx. I had explored that impossibility back then. The monopoly you speak of is not a monopoly, but a contractual agreement with 10 years remaining. It’s the same deal Verizon (20 years contract) would want today if they had to spend $75,000,000 to wire all of our buildings. I believe if poor Riverbay wanted to commit contractual suicide, we could purchase back the Agreement from Cablevision, starting price $200,000,000 and then fall on a bed of nails with Verizon for the next 20 years because that is exactly what Verizon would want. I would like to share some GOOD
NEWS that you may not be privy too! The Vice President of Cablevision has been listening to his customers in Co-op City. They did not know about the distrust the community had for its previous Board of Directors and Marion Scott Management. The marketing strategy used on the presentation to the cooperators to give back a $600 credit to every cooperator was not properly deployed by Riverbay and Cablevision. Cablevision has decided to re-extend its offer to us within the confines of the remaining 10 years. Thus, for the next five years, each cooperator would have the opportunity to save $600 per year. The total savings to be enjoyed by the cooperators will total $8.5 million. More to follow in an upcoming issue of the Co-op City Times. —Cleve Taylor, President, Riverbay Board of Directors
Open letter to the Riverbay Board
In the November 8, 2014 edition of the Co-op Times, Evelyn Turner stated, “we have a teen center in Section 5 controlled by an outside organization that has never provided program results.” The outside organization is the highly regarded Mosholu Montefiore Community Center. For over 35 years, Mosholu Montefiore Community Center (MMCC) has been serving the Co-op City community. We are an audited 501c3 nonprofit, funded by foundations, government agencies and private donors. We have consistently received no negative findings which is the best acknowledgment of success a nonprofit can receive. We operate out of our main building on Gun Hill Road and 24 program sites throughout the Bronx and 3 Day Camp sites at Harriman State Park. In Co-op City, we serve grammar
school children at P.S. 153, P.S. 160, and middle school children at Equality Charter School on the upper floors of P.S. 160 and 13-to-19-year olds at our Section 5 Boys & Girls Club in Einstein Loop. Our Boys & Girls Club Teen Center is now entering its 8th year of services and has provided quality programs for over 1,500 youth in modest 3,200 square foot space in Co-op City. The club squeezes in 80 to 100 youth a night and uses the gym at P.S. 160 two nights a week as well as Co-op City fields in good weather. Leo Johnson, program director for the teen center, is a native second generation Co-op City resident, raising his children in Co-op City. Leo has been recognized as an outstanding youth professional by local churches and police. Six months ago, Riverbay and the NYC Department of Youth (DYCD)
had a meeting regarding basement space in Bartow. I was then called in and asked if funding was available from DYCD, would MMCC be interested in the space. We were interested. The Board was interested. The grant was released but the space could not be renovated in time to meet the grant deadline. However, that does not excuse Ms. Turner’s unwarranted slander regarding MMCC and our staff. Ms. Turner’s blatant attack on the Section 5 Boys & Girls Club and MMCC is self-serving and does an injustice to the Riverbay Board that has put their faith in us for so many years. In addition, her blatant slanderous statement is an insult to the teens and their families who have put their trust in MMCC and supported our programs for over 35 years. —Don Bluestone, Executive Director, MMCC
Director responds to Mr. Bluestone
It must be difficult for Don Bluestone not to be able to "control' another space in "our community." It appears that he has a short memory when it comes to my initial and ongoing support/advocacy of the Section 5 Teen Center inclusive of all staff. What was not mentioned in his letter was he wanted cooperators to invest thousands of dollars to fix up a space under the supermarket based on a city grant he had NOT received. Yes, I questioned the fact that he has NEVER
shared measureable outcomes of his present program with the community. Were there pre-tests and post tests resulting from the programs? How many of the teens were never arrested? How many made the Honor Roll resulting from after-school services, etc.? I do read our newspaper and have never seen results highlighted. Also, the MAJORITY of the Board was NOT interested, but out of respect allowed him to present his request. I made it clear to Don Bluestone that our local
library has received city funds to offer 60 FREE After-School slots to our children. Additionally, I shared that the Board has approved the use of the former Bingo Hall for a state-of-the-art facility for our youth. We do expect to receive approval from HUD for the use of OUR building. My condolences to Don Bluestone and I wish the Section 5 Teen Center continued success without the full-time leadership of my neighbor, Leo Johnson. —Evelyn M. Turner
Important Notice to Shareholders of Building 18
Article SIXTH of your Occupancy Agreement provides, in part, that your lease automatically renews for an additional three (3) year period. You need to do nothing if you want your lease to extend for another three (3) year period. If you will be moving out at the end of your lease, notify Riverbay, in writing, Attention: Sales Support Office, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475, ninety (90) days prior to lease expiration.
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Public Safety Report Co-op City Times / November 15, 2014
CCPD alerts residents to telephone scams
BY LIEUTENANT PAM APOLLO The Co-op City Department of Public Safety stays updated on all of the current trends on the latest scams. We recently reported about a series of scams that have apparently targeted cell phone users. Scammers have the technology to make numbers appear as though they are coming from government agencies, law enforcement agencies or credit card companies. The Department of Public Safety urges cooperators to be vigilant when calls are received as caller identification can no longer be trusted. Just this week, I received a message on my cell phone from a 202 number, a Washington, D.C. area code. This automated message claimed to be the IRS demanding that I contact them immediately before they take action against me. Someone could easily believe this was legitimate and call and perhaps be scared into sending money. The IRS wants the public to know that they do not send out any type of digital or robot calls. It is also possible that this fake call can somehow have your Social Security number or just the last 4 digits. Follow-up calls after the initial call can even appear to come from the Department of Motor Vehicles or a police agency. If you have any questions regarding your tax obligation, contact the IRS directly at 1-(800) 829-1040. Scammers have even tried to pretend to be the New York City Police Department via the fake caller ID route. We received information from the NYPD of another telephone-based scam in which scammers are identifying themselves as NYPD members asking for information. These scammers have the technology to have false information appear on your caller ID as the IRS, DMV or NYPD. The NYPD wants you to know that they will never ask you to divulge any passwords or sensitive information over the telephone. The NYPD also does not solicit money. The Co-op City Department of Public Safety also does not solicit money. Both agencies participate in a variety of fundraising drives and benefits for various charities. This is not done via telephone. For example, the NYPD hosts a benefit to support a charity which helps the widows and children of fallen officers. During certain times of the year, the Co-op City Department of Public Safety collects food and toys for drives, such as Second Harvest and Toys for Tots. All of these drives are well publicized. Outside of the City of New York, some smaller police and fire departments may solicit money. If you are interested in donating to one of these agencies, take down the information and make sure you are actually donating to the actual agency. It is always better if you seek out the charity that you wish to donate to instead of replying to a phone call or an e-mail. With people growing leery of scammers asking them to wire money, scammers have moved on to Green Dot cards and even gift cards. Although Green Dot cards and gift cards are not a problem themselves, mailing them to someone you do not know anticipating a larger payout in the future is a problem. Never wire money or send a Green Dot card to anyone you do not know. Western Union and Green Dot cards have become the money transfer tool of choice by scammers due to the accessibility, anonymity and untraceable nature of these methods. (Continued on page 16)
Public Safety Blotter: November 7-11, 2014
November 7 - f/o Debs Place Three males were arrested for an assault that occurred in front of Truman High School. The individuals were then transported to the 45 Pct. for further processing and issued Community Complaints. November 11 - 120 Aldrich Street One male arrested for possession of narcotics was issued a Universal Summons and a Community Complaint.
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OPPORTUNITIES AT CO-OP CITY
Tell your friends, relatives and employers about:
2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475 • 718-320-3300 Riverbay Corporation is an equal opportunity employer.
For information on CONTRACT OPPORTUNITIES ONLY, please contact: Lenya Garcia at Lgarcia@riverbay corp.com; AND Barbara Penn at Bpenn@riverbaycorp.com. Please note that emails should be sent to both parties. Please DO NOT email resumes for EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES to the aforementioned emails. For EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES, please see bottom of the employment listings for specific directions.
CONTRACT SUMMARY
Contract 2947, Preventative Maintenance of Sanitary & Storm Sewers: Perform preventative maintenance of combined sewers and storm drains, roof drain maintenance and emergency work as needed in Co-op City. Pre-Bid Meeting: November 20, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. Bids Due: December 9, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. Bonding: Bonding is not required Insurance: Insurance is required
Contract P711, Kitchen Cabinet Doors, Drawer Fronts and Laminate Sheets Bids Due: November 24, 2014 at 2 pm. For bid package, email bpenn@riverbaycorp.com
Contract P712, Kitchen Countertops and Laminate Sheets Bids Due: November 24, 2014 at 2 p.m. To receive the bid package email bpenn@riverbaycorp.com
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Open to Local 153 only: November 13 – 21, 2014 Open to all applicants: November 13 – 21, 2014 Originally posted: November 13, 2014 Reference # 14-53 Requests for transfer/promotion must be received by the Human Resources department by November 21, 2014. Employees who are promoted will receive the current union scale for respective union positions, or applicable rate increase for non-union positions. Sales Support Representative - Grade 13 Residential Sales This position will be responsible for coordinating InHome visits for all applicants with outside investigation company. Run credit reports via on-line system, work with denied applicants in understanding and improving FICO score. Prepare files for move-in. Update spreadsheets for new and transferring shareholders. Assist with putting units up for sale and updating sales systems when needed. Screen and field calls for the department. Assist in conducting Pre-Closing with prospective applicants. Other duties as assigned by Senior Sales Support Representative or Director. Requirements – Previous work within a customer service environment with heavy customer contact. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Computer literate. Bilingual a plus. High School graduate. Days of operation: Monday to Friday. Selected candidate must successfully complete interview/selection process, as well as pre-employment screening (drug testing, timed typing test, criminal background check, verification of previous employment). ___________________________________________ Open to all applicants: Oct. 31 - Nov. 14, 2014 Originally posted: October 31, 2014 Job Reference # 14-52
Temporary Building Porters Candidates for these entry-level part-time positions will perform numerous cleaning and restoration duties, such as washing, sweeping, mopping, waxing, buffing and stripping of VCT and terrazzo floors. Responsibilities include cleaning all assigned internal and external areas of the Residential Buildings and/or Shopping Centers. Seasonal duties, including leaf raking, snow removal and power washing of assigned areas, will be required as necessary. If assigned to Community Centers, candidate will be responsible for set-up and breakdown of center rooms for various social functions. Applicant will also need to respond to emergencies (floods, etc.) throughout the Co-op City complex, as well as the completion of other assignments from supervisor(s) as necessary. Candidate must have knowledge and experience with all janitorial procedures, techniques and machines. Applicant must possess effective written/oral communication, and good interpersonal skills. Ability to walk for long periods, twist, kneel, push, stoop, lift heavy objects (approx. 100 lbs.) and work in inclement weather. Selected candidate must successfully complete interview/selection process, as well as pre-employment screening (driver license review, urinalysis, criminal background check, verification of previous employment). Days and hours will vary. __________________________________________
Open to all applicants: October 16, 2014 – 31, 2014 Posted: October 16, 2014 • Reference #14-50 Request for transfer/promotion must be hand delivered to the Human Resources Department by November 3, 2014. Employees who are promoted will receive the current union scale for respective union positions, or applicable rate increase for non-union positions. Painter/Plasterer Restoration Riverbay Corporation is seeking qualified plasterers and painters to work within the community’s high rise buildings, townhouses & community centers. Candidates will be working in public spaces, vacant and occupied apartment units doing restoration work to include, but not limited to, plastering, painting, block work and popcorn ceilings. Selected candidates will be responsible for work minimum of 350 square feet of plastering or 35 walls of painting per work day. Other assignments may be assigned by supervisor(s) as necessary. Requirements: Ideal candidate will have a High School diploma or equivalent with a minimum of five (5) years’ experience in either plastering and/or painting. Candidate must be capable of operating various hand and power tools. Candidate must have good interpersonal and effective written/oral communication skills in English. Applicant must have ability to work in inclement weather, walk for long periods of time, twist, kneel, push, stoop, climb ladders (with 20 lbs. of parts and or tools) as well as lift and carry up to 80 pounds. Valid Driver License (NY, NJ, CT, PA) Required – no exceptions. Days and hours may vary. Selected candidate must successfully complete interview/selection process as well as pre-employment screening (driver license review; urinalysis; criminal background check; verification of previous employment.) ___________________________________________ Open to all Applicants - Until Position is filled Originally posted: June 12, 2014 • Reference # 14-30
Clerk Assistant (Temp) Board of Directors Office Riverbay Corporation’s Board of Directors is seeking an ideal candidate whose responsibilities will include, but not be limited to responding to various requests and/or assignments from the Board Liaison. Candidate will be responsible for clerical duties, including but not limited to, typing, filing, and answering phones. This position requires maintaining the strictest of confidence concerning office correspondence and activities. Applicant must possess effective written/oral communication in English, and good interpersonal skills. Ideal candidate should have a High School Diploma and 2 years of college. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Power Point & Outlook) and ability to type a minimum of 40 wpm is required. Candidate must have knowledge of clerical procedures. Candidate must be patient, courteous and professional in all communications (verbal & written). Applicant must have the ability to perform multifunctional assignments in a fast paced environment. Days of operation: Monday to Friday. Selected candidate must successfully complete interview/selection process, as well as pre-employment screening (Microsoft Office Testing, Drug testing, criminal background check, verification of previous employment).
Applicants for EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES must apply IN PERSON at the Bartow Administrative Office, located at 2049 Bartow Avenue, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday-Friday.
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Board: All Talk, No Action Co-op City Times / November 15, 2014
Therefore, I want to make It's easy to write about the faults of manit clear that they, as well as agement. However, not one of these other Director’s Viewpoint other entrepreneurs, are welboard members have written a word about come to view our properties terminating them. and negotiate a deal. Stringing The Community Along First Vice President If they view our property For years, management has played a in Bartow, they should know game of favorites with members of this that we start out at $50 a square foot for incoming busidysfunctional board. In other words, they nesses. Interested parties should call our commercial have always listened to the side that had at leasing department at 718-320-3300. least 8 out of 15 votes. SCRIE and DRIE Applications Nevertheless, with the previous election, (Pronounced SCREE and DREE) this community thought that they had turned Based on recent circumstances and discussions, we the tables on management and those somight get a big increase next year. And, this increase called pro-management directors. will not be reversed. Therefore, I wrote articles that will Additionally, they thought that the forhelp seniors to apply for the SCRIE program, and resimer so-called anti-management group was going to take dents with disabilities to apply for the DRIE program. care of business with management. But, as you can see, Currently, the finance department, 718-320-3300, has these former anti-management directors have changed applications for both programs. Plus, they will help you their position about terminating management. to fill them out. So, please go to the finance department Yes, some of them have printed negative articles immediately and make sure that you sign up for these about management. But, if management is that bad, then why are they still here? Why are they being allowed to bid on their own contract? Why are they still negotiating million dollar contracts? To me, these sensational stories are being placed in the papers to simply string this community along. The Story Behind the Story Despite what you see in our newspapers, I believe that this board wants to keep this management company here. Think: Who would write a series of negative articles about this management company and then not get rid of them? Moreover, who would make up false excuses so that management could stay here? In my opinion, there is no way that this nonsense would go on if something behind the scenes was not happening. Noise Complaints Currently, there are a lot of neighbor-to-neighbor complaints about noise. "They blast their music every day. Their kids make too much noise. I hear someone dragging large objects every night during the middle of each night. Someone is constantly banging on something in that apartment." So, people call our Public Safety force. An officer arrives and makes a decision, based on the circumstances, to issue a community complaint. But, sometimes a community complaint is not issued. And, that's when some people will get upset. In fairness, and after numerous discussions, I have been told that our officers will go to an apartment to observe a noise condition. Thereafter, they will not issue a community complaint if that noise condition is not present during their visit. So, the officer leaves the apartment. Afterwards, some people might decide to take matters into their own hands. "I'm going to bang on my ceiling to teach the above neighbor a lesson. Plus, I will visit their apartment, if necessary." And, that's when things get really bad. Now, I hear about these matters on a frequent basis. Therefore, I want to encourage everyone to please be respectful of your neighbors. Are your neighbors perfect? No. Will they make noise? Yes. With that point, can we be tolerant of some of the mild noises that we hear? This is a point that I would like for everyone to consider. Does that mean that someone can blast their music or make an inordinate amount of noise in their apartment? Absolutely not! And, our officers will issue a community complaint when these incidents are observed. Thereafter, the fine from these community complaints will be attached to the offender's carrying charges. On one hand, we have circumstances that reflect dayto-day family life. So, children might be playing and laughing during the day. A heated discussion might be going on during the day, say, about the recent elections. And, sometimes that noise might make its way into other apartments. But, will we get angry, call Public Safety, and demand that our neighbors get a community complaint if we hear these typical day-to-day sounds? Reasonableness is the key here. Kids are going to laugh and play, and family members are going to have strong discussions every now and then. But, within reason, that's family life. Therefore, all of us need to consider these points and try to be considerate, tolerant, and monitor the noise from our apartments. Thank you. Bagel Café The Bagel Café in Bay Plaza will close their doors on November 30. This is unfortunate because they offer a good service to our community.
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important programs if you want to avoid future increases. Again, your application must be approved before we receive this increase. Thanks. Close Some points to consider: Can we be good neighbors and reduce the noise in our apartments? Also, can we be more tolerant of some of the noises, that are at a reasonable level, from our neighbors? Your help and cooperation in these areas will make Co-op City a better place to live. Thank you. Questions or comments? Please send a message to: Daryl Johnson, Riverbay Board Director, c/o Riverbay Corporation, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475. Or, please send a message to me at darylhjohnson @optonline.net (Please double-check the spelling of this address.) Also, please call me at 718-671-4544 if you don't receive a response from your message. You can also join me on Facebook by typing in: Daryl H. Johnson. Okay, that’s it for now. So, please have a wonderful week. And, may God bless you and your family. Thank you.
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Ebola Symposium
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House experience on Sunday. Dear cooperators, Community Relations Please plan to attend the Ebola Director’s Viewpoint D e p a r t m e n t D i r e c t o r, Symposium, Saturday, November 22nd at Michelle Sajous, her assis1:00 p.m. in Dreiser Center, Room #4. You Secretary tant, Tamara King, and all will hear reports that you will not get from the other helpers did a fanthe media. tastic job of making Halloween fun and, most Dog Program Committee importantly, safe for our children. You would think that in a “no dog” New Washing Machines community there would be no dogs. It was determined that due to the low response to Except for service dogs, that was once the the survey on the new Wascomat washing machines, case. Now that we seem to be faced with the survey would continue for a few more weeks. an influx of dogs, the Dog Program Therefore, to cooperators of Buildings 10 and 20, if Committee Chairperson, Leah Graham, you have not yet turned in your questionnaire to has determined that the community your building lobby attendant, please do so as soon should have a better understanding of just as possible. If you no longer have the questionnaire, you what we are dealing with. The first meeting of the may obtain one from your lobby attendant. If you comCommittee took place on October 27th. plained to your friends and neighbors about the former Director Graham was joined by attorney Jennifer washing machines, now is the time to register your Stewart and proceeded to review the purpose of the valid opinion that will count. Don’t just complain for committee, which is to understand the language of the NYC, State and Federal laws on dogs in the community, round table discussion, develop a mission statement, review short and long term committee goals, review the Riverbay Corporation Reasonable Accommodation Policy, and Dog Program process. Committee members were asked what sparked their interest in the committee and the following were some of the responses: To see the committee working with Riverbay and to see how the current law would work for everyone; the difference between pets and service dogs; how is it right for a pit bull to be acceptable; is there a pet law; should there be dog insurance; how many dogs can you have; approval from a doctor; no signage, i.e., “no dogs in the supermarkets;” doggie parks; dog owners that neglect their dog; barking dogs; should you have a dog if you work full time; dogs in the elevator with you; dog poop, etc. Director Graham stated that her vision was to embrace what we have no control over. She does not want people who legitimately have dogs to feel uncomfortable. And, therefore, how do we do things in the right way. A copy of the Reasonable Accommodation Policy was distributed. Attorney Stewart discussed the 90-Day Pet Waiver Law, which states that if someone brings in an illegal dog, the authorities have 90 days to get it out. If that fails, the resident is allowed to keep the dog. Illegal dogs should be reported to our Security Department. * Co-op City has around 200 dogs. * There is no weight or breed distinction. * Visitors should have a permit to bring a visiting dog. If you have a dog complaint, contact the Public Safety Dept. at 718-671-3050 or call 3-1-1. To report an abused dog, call the Police Dept. Rivers Run Community Garden I was excited to attend the Rivers Run Community Garden Ribbon Cutting and Ground Breaking Ceremony on October 29th. The organizers had been planning and working toward this end for quite some time. Assemblyman Michael Benedetto stated that he would try to donate $50,000 to the Garden. Several of us participated in planting a bulb in order to get the planting started. More planting was done on November 9th. I am particularly excited because there are plans to have children involved in this flower and vegetable garden. It is unfortunate, but we live in a “fast food” society and it is not surprising that many children don’t even know where their food comes from. They are unaware that the most nutritious food comes from what is grown in the ground or on a tree, and not from burgers, pizzas, chips and sodas. Rivers Run Community Garden will be a wonderful experience for them – and probably for their parents as well. Halloween Fun It was so nice of the Community Relations Department to plan three days of Halloween fun activities for the children of our community. On Friday night, I stopped in at the Dreiser Auditorium to see if help was needed. It was filled with activities. Some children were getting their faces painted, while others were playing games or waiting to get popcorn from the popcorn vendor. Many children and families were watching a movie and all having a great time. On Saturday, I stopped by the Bartow Center and the line for the Haunted House experience extended a quarter of a block long. There was a repeat of the Haunted
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nothing; make your criticism count. Completing and returning the questionnaire to your lobby attendant will make your opinion meaningful. In the meantime, since there were two major complaints, i.e., insufficient water and the dark glass, President Cleve Taylor has directed the Assistant General Manager to request that Coinmach add more water for the wash cycle and that cooperators would have the option of an extra rinse cycle for a few cents more. Also, clear glass would replace the dark glass. Thank you to those who responded to the survey. The results will be forthcoming shortly. Contact me Do you feel inspired to contribute more to your community? If so, share your thoughts with me. I Chair the Community Relations Committee and your concerns are my concerns. I can be reached at: Francine Jones, Board of Directors, Riverbay Corporation, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475 or call 718-6715957.
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Disability and Accommodation Committee (DAAC)
The first DAAC meeting was well Director’s Viewpoint Ebola virus, how African attended by nine cooperators, President nations are coping, AfroCleve Taylor, Director Reva Jones and phobia in the Diaspora and Assistant Secretary Riverbay Liaison Nancy Rosario. We how you can help. Both seswere able to confirm our mission statesions will have vital coping ment and establish short and long term information and will provide useful, timely inforgoals. There were many items and issues mation to relieve the anxiety and answer questions that we identified that will need to be about this virus. addressed. However, we believe one of New Washing Machine Survey the most critical that is needed is an Coinmach has installed a few trial washing emergency evacuation plan for cooperamachines in Buildings 10 and 20 in an effort to tors with disabilities. This is considered give Co-op City residents a chance to see how they an urgent need because emergencies are like the new machines. In reviewing the surveys, not planned or scheduled and can come at any time. we only have a small percentage of residents’ resRight now we need a very specific plan for what we ponses from each building. Before the Board decides would do under various emergencies and for various disabilities. There were many vantage points expressed at the meeting, expressing many needs and concerns for those who have disabilities that limit at least one life activity. It was also noted that there are many disabilities that are not obvious to the naked eye and so we felt it was important to let the community know that disabilities are visible and invisible. And while there are many projects we need to work on to improve the quality of life for those with disabilities, it is also an important need to inform and educate the entire community on identifying what is a disability and rules and regulations for meeting their needs. We thought it would be beneficial to the community to provide sensitivity training for employees and residents. As the largest NORC (naturally occurring retirement community) in the United States, we have a large population that will naturally develop various disabilities, physical, emotional and psychological. We will all benefit from a thorough disability awareness program that will ensure comprehensive attention to accommodations and accessibility. I will continue to keep the community abreast of the progress we make on this important committee. I also want the community to know that I was extremely impressed with the compassion, knowledge and sensitivity of the members on this committee. They are diverse, creative and are making personal sacrifices to attend the DAAC meetings. Our next meeting is December 1st at 7 p.m. Commercial Leasing Committee For those of you who have completed a commercial leasing survey, the committee thanks you very much. For those cooperators who have not completed a survey yet, we would like to encourage you to do so. There are blank surveys in last week’s paper and in the reception area in the administration building in Bartow Center. There should also be a copy of the survey in this week’s issue of the Co-op City Times. The more surveys we receive, the more we can understand what the community needs and desires. We will continue to collect the surveys for the next couple of weeks. Please return your completed survey to your lobby attendant or the receptionist in the administrative offices. EBOLA Forum The Ebola outbreak in Africa has caused a great deal of fear and anxiety in the United States. It especially hit home when a New York City doctor was diagnosed and quarantined in Bellevue Hospital. In response, there are two upcoming forums on the subject here in Co-op City. Riverbay is co-sponsoring a forum with Montefiore Hospital on Thursday, November 20 at 7 p.m. in Dreiser Center. On Saturday, November 22 from 1 p.m. – 5 p.m., the AfricanAmerican Association is co-sponsoring “The African Response to EBOLA” in Room 4 of Dreiser Center. This forum is an in-kind service to the community that will include African governmental leadership, United Nations agencies, local leadership and African advocacy groups. It will include reports from the region, preventative measures that stop transmission of the
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to approve these new machines, I would feel more comfortable knowing a larger representation of the buildings responded. I would like to know that if the Board votes to install the new machines, they are something the majority of cooperators can live with. So please, if you have used these new machines in either Building 10 or 20, we need your reaction to their service. If you do not live in Building 10 or 20, please feel free to try them out if you so desire. The more input we have, the better the decision will be in the end. We need to know what you think! As always, I continue to be interested in your thoughts and ideas. Please contact me at 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475 or by email at Lberk@riverbayboard.com.
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Coalition to Save Affordable Housing
Our monthly General Membership meetings are held every second Monday of the month in the Bartow Community Center in Room 28 from 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. We’ve received an outpouring of support from our members and allies about the work that we’ve been doing. We will continue to keep you updated through our mailings and articles in the local newspapers. Information sharing is an essential component to our strategy to make the CTSAH a viable and sustainable organization focused on ensuring that our community remains affordable for those who not only want to raise their families here, but also remain active in one of the most vibrant and diverse environments in New York
City, as well as the U.S. As a close-knit community, we need everyone to stay engaged and informed. That is why we’re calling on you to support us in these and other collective endeavors. We’ve recently reached out to our current and past members to renew their membership. We’d like to thank the CTSAH members for returning their dues and contributions in the stamped and self-addressed envelopes included. Also, continue to encourage others to come out to our meetings as we’re planning to have more guest speakers and presentations on topics of interest to help everyone make well-informed decisions. This is what makes CTSAH a valuable and important collective.
By the way, don’t forget to come out for our First Annual Harvest Dance this Saturday, November 15. Get your tickets and raffles! We’re also planning a very special treat: it’s a Silent Auction which will be held during the dance. The donated items are spectacular! The dance will be held in the Dreiser Auditorium from 9 p.m. – 2 a.m. Looking forward to seeing you all there! We will be featuring the music of DJ Lucky7 and DJ Mannyman. So you know that we’re going to be rocking the house until 2 a.m. So be sure to bring your food, snacks and drinks. It’s BYOBB!!! Set ups will be provided. Come one, come all and have a good time! —Claudia A. Sampson
For last week, the election was on my mind and I forgot to give a special salute for Veterans’ Day 2014. Our veterans, including my husband, Dave, live with hard memories and experiences earned as they protect us and serve the United States. With that in mind, every day and always, respect and salute our veterans. This week, we need to thank the Garage Department for covering the open cable box at Garage 6. We especially appreciate the regular day shift and afternoon shift attendants for their courteous demeanor. Please continue to celebrate that “Barnes & Noble,” the only bookstore in the Bronx, is open! Reminder and it’s no surprise, Sundays, all parking spots are taken at the mall, if you must, walk with your cart. Regarding phone scams, beware the scammers. One says, he is a NYC policeman soliciting for the “NYC Retired Policemen’s Organization,” another claims to be UNICEF. Both are frauds. Do not fall prey, do not donate over the phone! Plan to attend our meeting, November 20, at 7 p.m.,
Bartow Community Center, Rm. 31. We are happy to announce, a contingent from Debs Place Townhouse Association is planning to attend along with our CSO manager, Ms. Vanessa Aldea. Refreshments will be offered and 50/50 too. Resolve problems by discussing them at the meeting. Broun Place Association is accepting membership renewals. $12 dues, per household can be placed in the mail slot of Apt. 31B, Apt. 10A or Apt. 22A. Our Executive Officers are: President: Mrs. Eva Kindaichi-Lazaar; Vice President: Mrs. Vivian Burrus; Treasurer: Ms. Lillian Richardson; Secretary: Ms. Grace Emanuel. Ms. Lana Spaulding and Mr. Jesse Seise are our support team. Please continue to work to enhance and maintain the quality of life in Broun Place and Co-op City! Keep updated by following news in the Co-op City Times. We wish our Secretary, Grace Emanuel, a 100% recovery from her recent surgery. Use #3-1-1; make them aware of the unfortunately much littered areas adjacent to Co-op City where Co-
op City has no jurisdiction. We need these areas cleaned. Wild animals scavenge here and there because of litter in the streets, green areas and puddles. Neighbors, don’t forget to prepare your terraces and patios for the inclement weather. We have to close it, tie it down, and make sure the drain is clear. Cooperators, enjoy the Greenway and appreciate living in 46 years old, Co-op City. More information on Co-op City is available, on the website: www.riverbaycorp.com/. Recycling garbage correctly is important; please take the time to read the bin labels. Call Public Safety, 718-379-3050, to help this department enforce our quality of life regulations. Public Safety wants our assistance, “If You See Something, Say Something.” We send prayers to all recovering from surgery, illness or injury and hope for the best recovery possible. Do you have a question or tiding regarding Broun Place? Submit them to 31B and have a great week. —Eva Lazaar
Broun Place Townhouse Association
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Building 13 Association
Kudos to all who attended our Art Exhibit on Friday evening, November 7, highlighting the photos, artwork and quilt made by members of your community from 5 to 91 years of age. It was a great event. The film presentation edited by Gail Sharbaan titled “The Art of Storytelling” was a fantastic touch to an already culturally uplifting evening. The room was transformed into an Art Gallery and it was inspiring watching folks walk around the room admiring the various pieces of artistic expression. What a fantastic group of people we had traveling with us on November 8, to the Amore Winery, Sands Casino/Outlet and the Golden Corral Buffet. We had a great time and came away with lots of great bargains. The day was gorgeous,
our bus driver was fantastic, the movie and music was great and those accompanying us were awesome. Who could ask for anything more? Thanksgiving is quickly approaching and we are at work preparing for the upcoming event headed by “Chef Toni.” You don’t have to be alone this holiday season or travel far to be with good company. Building 13 Association, Inc. wants to celebrate the spirit of giving and invites you to join us for a sit down Thanksgiving Day Dinner, November 27, at 1:00 p.m. on a first come basis while food lasts. Distribution of food items being prepared will be ready for pick up on Saturday, November 22 at 4:00 p.m. in the association room. On Thanksgiving Day, please bring the food
down by 12 p.m., so we will be ready to serve promptly. For those who will be dining elsewhere, we want to wish you and your loved ones a Happy Thanksgiving!!! Join our After and Before Party. Tired after all of the shopping and preparing, but anxiously waiting for the New Year? Want to kick back and listen to good music and eat good food? Well, our ANNUAL “After and Before” party is for you. More details will follow. Check the bulletin board for important updates. In January, we will resume Game Night with Nancy and Miguel. Women Keeping It Real will also return with exhilarating spirited conversation for women of all ages. All are welcome. You must be 18 and over to participate. We
hope you join us and continue to make these events a success. Collections for our building staff will commence in December. The exact dates and times will be posted soon, so check the bulletin board in the lobby and the Co-op City Times for information. Checks for Building 13 events should be made payable to Building 13 Assoc., Inc. and mailed to: Bldg. 13 Assoc. Inc., 100 Casals Place #32K, Bronx, NY 10475. All activities are on a first come basis. For information, contact Gail Sharbaan at 718-671-3801 or Leslie Peterson at 718-320-1370, our website: http://www.bldg13assoc.com or e-mail us at building13assoc@yahoo.com. Thanks for making our team work. —Leslie Peterson
Hello, neighbors. The fall weather is here, dress accordingly and be careful, and let’s hope for a good winter weather wise. What a delight to see a column in the Co-op Times for our youth to express themselves. It is also good to show and focus in on the good that our youth does. SUNSHINE COMMITTEE: We are in need of cooperators to work on this committee, to send birthdays, bereavement, get-well cards, etc. to add a little sunshine in someone’s life. IF THIS IS
YOU, please contact the association. FUNDRAISING COMMITTEE: Well, we told you they will be back. We would like for you to join us in a trip to ACE IN THE HOLE, a tribute to Sam Cook (WE ARE HAVING A PARTY) on Thursday, February 19th, 2015 at the Royal Manor, Garfield, New Jersey. Price is $85 which includes transportation, a family-style menu (braised tips, beef, roast chicken, etc.) and 2 complimentary drinks. We had an excellent time last December, 2013, and this is why we
are GOING BACK. Don't miss this Back in the Day (MEMORIES). For further information about the trip, please contact Margie, 917-921-7749; Nelson Sweeting, 646-644-4055 and Sharon at 718-671-1905. Also, checks can be made payable to Building 27 Association and mailed c/o Lillian Sumpter, 140 Erdman Pl., apt 6D, Bronx, NY 10475. OUR GENERAL MEETING is scheduled for Thursday, November 20th at 7 p.m. We will not have a speaker due
to the holiday’s busy schedules. We will also have a Thanksgiving holiday raffle for 3 prizes. The association thanks you all for your continuous support, without you and you, there would be no association. We extend our prayers for the sick and shut in, wishing you a speedy recovery. Our heartfelt sympathy to those who have lost a loved one. Let us continue to remember each other in prayer and pray for our leaders everywhere to do what is right. —H. Overman
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website to check on a regular basis, as there are actually unclaimed funds which you can request free of charge. The mere mention of fraud somehow makes potential victims more likely to believe the scam artist. It is not impossible that a bank could call you in the event of fraud, but a legitimate bank employee would not ask you for your account number, Personal Identification Number or other personal data. If you receive a request like this, call your financial institution using a number you are sure belongs to your bank or inquire in person. Banks and other financial institutions are happy if their customers do not readily give out their banking information. In order to protect yourself from these and other scams, realize that legitimate persons will never ask you for upfront fees to obtain a loan or receive a prize. Be leery of a lender who is not concerned with your credit history. Hang up on any caller making a loan offer. Check a lender’s legitimacy with the New York State Department of Banking or the Better Business Bureau. There are reputable lenders that can help you to consolidate your debt in order to make payments more manageable. Those of you wishing to make donations to assist in the event of a legitimate emergency, make sure that the agency to which you donate is legitimate. In the past, scammers posing as charities attempted to solicit donations for disasters. It is unfortunate, but this is, unfortunately, a fact of life. In some cases, it may be better to donate funds locally at your church, synagogue or religious institution. Be certain the charitable organization you select is in fact using the funds for the intended purpose. It is unfortunate that scammers will take advantage of a tragic situation. Remember that this technology which can have a fraudulent identification appear on your Caller ID requires an
additional level of precaution when receiving telephone calls. If you fall victim to a scam, notify the New York State Attorney General at 1(800) 771-7755 or www.oag.state.ny.us/ and the Federal Trade Commission at 1-877-382-4357 or www.ftc.gov/. The Federal Bureau of Investigation has set up an Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) specifically for the purpose of reporting internet crimes. Their website if www.ic3.gov/. School is open, DRIVE CAREFULLY. Never pass a stopped school bus 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 or 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.
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Scam artists are a very clever group of people. They take their knowledge of human nature and combine it with current information in an attempt to find new victims. Recent studies have shown that certain types of scams especially telephone and internet scams increase every year. By being aware of potential scams, readers can reduce their chance of becoming a victim. The other new scam, which isn’t actually very new at all, starts off by receiving one ring on your cell phone from a number you do not recognize. Curiosity gets the best of some people and they call the number back. These numbers are registered to locations outside of the country and can be very costly. Due to the fact that the numbers are outside of this country, they are not regulated by our government. Disputing the charges may be a time consuming project. Advise all members of your family not to call these numbers back. If you receive a call you do not recognize, do not answer the phone call. Although not necessarily a scam with malicious intent, some Co-op City residents may have received a group mailing or phone call offering insurance for water pipes between the New York City water main pipes and the pipes inside your home. Here in Co-op City, cooperators are not responsible for any of the water pipes. Any problem with the water pipes inside the home or between the buildings or townhouses and the New York City water mains will be repaired by Riverbay without cost. Sending out these mailings may not have been meant to defraud cooperators, but it is clearly a type of insurance which is not necessary. Cooperators are only required to have renters insurance for their Co-op City apartments. Renters insurance protects items within the apartment and against claims that might arise for damage caused by the cooperator. Another type of scam we have seen
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either calls or texts someone’s phone and tells them that a family member is in danger unless they wire money to specified person. In most cases, the scammer does not even know who the victim or their family members are. Many calls or texts are initiated until someone falls for the scam. Wiring money to someone you do not know is almost never a good idea. If something seems out of order, notify authorities. Another type of scam is a “sweepstakes” based scam. In this case, the victim receives a real looking check. New technology makes it possible for this forged check to appear realistic. The quality of the forged check is so realistic that it can even fool banks or check cashing establishments. The problem comes in when the bank attempts to retrieve the funds associated with the check and finds that there are none. By this time, the victim may have already wired money to another state or country attempting to receive an even larger sum of money. Unfortunately, the victim may be responsible for the funds received from the fraudulent check. Remember, a legitimate contest or sweepstakes will never make you pay money to receive your prize. Another scam involves a person claiming to be from a government agency with unclaimed funds belonging to the intended victim. For a fee, the “government employee” can help you obtain these funds. While there are legitimate means of obtaining unclaimed funds, the government does not send employees out to solicit the owners of these funds. If you believe that you are entitled to unclaimed funds, seek out the New York State Attorney General’s office and find out how to proceed. Never pay anyone to help you to obtain these funds. The appropriate agency will provide assistance in this matter free of charge. This is actually a good
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American Legion Post 1871
Greetings to all of our Post members who are homebound and recovering from various medical operations. We wish you a speedy recovery. Happy birthday to all of our members who will be celebrating their birthday in November. Our Post is always looking for new members to join, so if you are a veteran from any branch of the military, stop by and join us. Bring your DD-214 with you. Post 1871 is located in Section #5 in the Community Center in 135 Einstein Loop, Room 41. Our office telephone number is (718) 320-8165, and our e-mail address is post1871@optimum.net. Up and coming events I would like to thank all of our Post members and spouses that attended the 2014 First District Military Ball at the Villa Baron on November 8: Mrs. & Mr. Robert Felicano, Mrs. & Mr. William Gordon, Mrs. & Mr. Silas Standford, Mrs. & Mr. Kenneth Nelson, Mrs. & Mr. Fred Rivera, Jerome Rice, Adeyemi “Tuba”
Oloruntoba, Alma Walther and Richard I. Lawson, Jr. Thanks for supporting our Post and the American Legion. Welcome aboard to our Post Antony Feliciano USMC. The keynote speaker there was to get more veterans to join the American Legion. The executive board voted to purchase four new pool sticks to replace the broken and worn out sticks for all of our pool players that use the regulation pool table at our Post. November 11th was Veterans’ Day. “Thanks for serving” to all of our veterans wherever you are. President Obama has authorized 1,500 more troops to Iraq to train and advise the local forces who are fighting the Islamic State extremists. This will increase the total amount of U.S. troops in Iraq to 3,100. The U.S. troops will not be in combat, does this sound familiar? Remember Vietnam? That's how that started! How many of you have stainless steel appliances in
your apartment? Well, instead of using oily polishes on your appliances, you can use "CAR WAX" once a month; it provides a clear barrier that holds a shine, and spills need just a quick wipe with a clean cloth. The next General Meeting will take place on November 15th. The finance officer is checking on the shirts and Post jackets to see if he can get a good price for our Post members that would like to purchase a jacket or shirt. Remember the November 15th meeting will start at 10 a.m. sharp! Q: How do you know if you're the ugly one of your friends? A: When it comes time to take a group picture, you get handed the camera. Q: What’s the difference between in-laws and outlaws? A: Outlaws are wanted. This information was provided by the Post information officer. —Richard I. Lawson, Jr.
Greetings, cooperators, I are pleased to announce that CSO II Manager, Ms. Vanessa Aldea, will be the guest speaker at our general meeting for November. This month, our meeting will take place on Tuesday, November 18th at 7:30 p.m. in the association room. I am inviting all Building 19 cooperators who have concerns and issues regarding our building to come to this meeting and voice your concerns to our Manager. This is your opportunity to be heard. This is your opportunity to be an active member of our Building 19 community and effect resolutions to problems and concerns. This is a general meeting for Building 19 - our home - our community. We must be pro-active members in
order to maintain and ultimately improve the quality of life in Building 19 and in the Co-op City community. This is an opportunity to speak to the Manager of our building; to let your voice be heard; to take the steps necessary to address issues and concerns. I think, however, that there are cooperators who have no issues or concerns regarding Building 19 and its management and its environment. There are cooperators who will attest to the fact that Building 19 is the most efficiently managed cooperative building in Co-op City and thus in the Bronx. I am very happy for those content cooperators living in Building 19. However, I also think there are a few cooperators who do have
questions and concerns are our not so content. I am inviting all cooperators of Building 19 to attend this meeting on Tuesday, November 18 at 7:30 p.m. who want to address the quality of life in this building. I am inviting all who want to be heard; who have questions; who want answers. I am inviting you to come to our meeting and hear from Ms. Vanessa Adlea, CSO II Manager. We will have a raffle for a Thanksgiving turkey at this meeting, and light refreshments will be served. Join us—we are COOPERATORS DOING SOMETHING and hope you will do something as well by coming to this month’s meeting. —Lillie Hall
Cinema Exchange Fridays: High school students are welcomed to join us for after school film screenings at the Drammeh Center Friday, Nov. 21st from 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Learn how films are made from science fiction, dramas to comedy, and watch a popular film that demonstrates relative examples. Screenings are free. Popcorn and refreshments will be served. Seating will be limited. An educational and cultural forum on the Ebola crisis will take place Saturday, November 22 in the Dreiser
Center, Room #4, from 1-5 p.m. The forum will present information about the spread of the Ebola virus on the African continent specifically, and share reports from the affected regions of Liberia, Sierra Leone and Guinea. In addition, we will explore Africa’s health and infrastructure capacity and present documentary evidence in both current and historical context as to why this disease has been hard to control. In addition, avenues where people can direct their support to fight this deadly disease will be available. We encourage students, academics policy-
makers and all interested in learning more to attend. Speakers include representatives of the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, United Nations, Academics, and others. The Drammeh Institute is happy to partner with the African American Association of Co-op City and be supported by other organizations. Included will be an opening performance. For more information, write to: Drammeh.center @gmail.com. —Elise Edwards
The Building Association thanks all of the cooperators who so willingly paid their building dues. My goal is to collect from half of the apartments in the building, if possible, without that amount we will have a special collection for the porters, and the lobby attendant. We started a food drive to feed the homeless for Thanksgiving. Please bring your donations down to the lobby where we have a food cart for collections. Some of you have donated and we thank you very much. There is a cooperator who thinks the back door is their compactor. People have told me about bags of garbage being left by the back door just about every morning.
When I went to the association room about 3 p.m., what do I see? A big bag of recycled garbage. I went thru it to find out where it came from; if there was anything with a name on it, trust me, you would have received a fine, and a community complaint. Why is it so hard to put that bag in the room, where it belongs? Why is it so hard for people to realize that they now live in a co-op apartment? I sometimes wonder where did these people come from! The association will have a Movie Day on Sat., Nov. 15th. The movie will start at 1 p.m., MALEFICENT. At 6 p.m., THE OTHER WOMAN will be showing, and at 8 p.m., X-MEN (Days of the Future Past). Parents, we
have adult supervision at these shows. Our Vice President Tobias spends his whole day showing these movies for you, please cooperate by showing up. We are working on Bingo Night, as well as a game night where you can play other games of your choice. Please let us know your interest. Anyone interested in a NEW YEAR’S EVE PARTY, let me know. We have the community room for that night; I need help in selling tickets. I need a committee; if interested, give me a call, (718) 320-1861. Get well wishes to all who are sick. Feel better soon. —Patricia Bonaparte
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Building 10 Association
Hel-lo! Our Halloween 2014, "Trick-or-Treat Candy Handout" was an absolute success. Building 10 Trick-or-Treaters were surprised and delighted with all the delectable delights we had to offer. Thanks to the response from our many cooperators that responded to our request for candy donations. The word spread quickly that we had the best and most selective Halloween candy to offer!! “Thank you again to all contributors.”
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A warm welcome goes on to Ms. Jeannie Kempson of Building 10C, who unanimously was elected for Financial Secretary. “Welcome to the Building 10 Association Executive Board Team Officials.” A special acknowledgement goes out to our very own Executive Board Team members Lisa and Carol for initiating a By-laws Committee. We'll keep you posted to further developments. —Tiny Wood
Buildings 30 A and B Association
Because of the holidays, we will have no more meetings in November. Though there are no more meetings this month, we are still looking for volunteers to put up our holiday decorations on Saturday, November 29th. Call Linda at 718-490-3431. Our Holiday Party will be on Saturday, December 13th. We are look-
ing for volunteers to help decorate the association room prior to our party. We are also looking for our best cooks and bakers to make our party a great success. For those who are having a birthday, anniversary, or a new member to their family, have a happy and blessed time. Those under the weather, get well soon. —Linda Werner
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Thanks to everyone that attended the General Membership Meeting last Saturday. The following are highlights: The Ebola Symposium is on November 22nd, at 1:00 p.m. in Dreiser Center, Room #4. There will be reports from Ambassadors of the regions; preventative measures that stop transmission of the Ebola virus; how African nations are coping; Afrophobia in the Diaspora; and how you can help. There will be discussion on matters you will not get from the media. This event is cosponsored by Iman Drammeh of The Drammeh Institute. Thanks to Augusta Terzol for representing the Association at the Naturally Occurring Retirement Community (NORC) meeting last week. Her report included: That seniors should beware of a scam by a certain carpet cleaning
Greetings from the members of NCNW! The Saturday Academy Education Program: There are limited spaces available for parents/guardians who still want to enroll their children who are in grades 3-6 in the Saturday Academy Education Program. Additional staff will be on site during the program on Saturdays between 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. to register students for the 2014-15 school year. The NCNW Saturday Educational Program has been offering small group instruction in reading and mathematics for over 40 years in the Co-op City community. The lessons taught in reading and math are aligned with the public and private school curriculum. Our instructors are Board Certified by the New York City Department of Education. The classes will be in session until spring 2015. This Please join us on the 2nd Thursday of every month at 8 p.m. Everyone is welcome – not just members! Our next general membership meeting will be held on December 11th. On Saturday, November 1st, the club’s Social Committee hosted the annual Scholarship Fundraiser Dance. We are proud to have been able to bring the legendary Tony Vega and the won-
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company. Also, that there will be a NORC health consultant for 20 months and a survey will be circulated regarding various ways of assisting seniors. It was reported that there is a Transit Bus that comes to all three sections of Co-op City on the same day. Some members that reside in Section Five complained that when the bus reaches Section Five, the transit clerks are unable to sell metro cards or refill their existing cards. If this has happened to you, please call 5-1-1 and report it so that it will not happen again. It’s the wheel that squeaks that gets the grease. It was reported that some #30 bus drivers intentionally skip bus stops and post a “Not in Service” sign on their buses. If this happens to you, please get the bus number and report it to the Transit Authority.
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investment in education is equivalent to less than $4 per hour, per student for tutoring lessons to assist with improving student academic performance. The fee for the year is $250 which includes a nonrefundable registration fee of $25. All fees are to be paid by December 27. For further information, please call (718) 655-9034 or (718) 671-2555. Youth Committee’s Annual Holiday Drive: We will be collecting new, unwrapped winter hats, scarves, gloves, socks, toys and books for a local shelter. The age range we are collecting for are from Newborn, 0 months, to High School teens, 19 years of age. We will also collect pull-ups and diapers for infants and toddlers. Items can be dropped off on Saturdays, 11/22, 12/6, 12/13 and 12/20 at the Dreiser Center, Room 14, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. For information,
derful Mambo Legends Orchestra to the Co-op City community. The phenomenal music they, and our talented DJ, provided ensured that all our lucky attendees danced non-stop all evening. We are extremely grateful to Antoinette Toro, Joe Rodriguez, the Social Committee and so many members of the SACC family for their hard work. This event could not have been the suc-
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your participation: Computer classes; Salsa & Zumbali Dancercise; Creative Movement for Children; Yoga & Pilates; Belly dancing, Line dancing; Adult Study Group. Call 718-379-5555. The next meeting will be held on Saturday, December 13th at 4:00 p.m. in Dreiser Center, Room 15. If you are unable to attend this meeting, please read our weekly column for information. Also, if you wish to join or update your membership, please send a check or money order (DO NOT MAIL CASH) of $15 for a single membership or $25 for families to: AfricanAmerican Association of Co-op City, P.O. Box 702, Co-op City Station, Bronx, NY 10475. Donations are welcomed. Like us on Facebook at CoopcityAfrianamericanassoc. —Francine Jones
please call (917) 399-2643. Save the Date: Saturday, February 28, 2015, 14th Annual NCNW/Riverbay Fund Black History Youth Celebration. “A Tribute to the Harlem Renaissance,” Dreiser Auditorium, 1 p.m.-4 p.m. More information to come. In the words of the Founder of NCNW Mary Mcleod Bethune….I Leave You A Thirst For Education. Knowledge is the prime need of the hour…I Leave You Finally A Responsibility To Our Young People. The world around us really belongs to youth for youth will take over its future management. More Good News! NCNW Co-op City Section is planning a delightful getaway to Cape Cod on June 15-19, 2015. We will be having a delightful 5 day, 4 night trip that will include visits to the
JFK Museum and the JFK Memorial, a Hyannis Harbor Cruise to view the historic Kennedy Compound, visits to quaint villages such as Sandwich, Provincetown and Chatham for shopping and the highlight of the trip, a visit to the Zion Union Heritage Museum which celebrates the history of African Americans and other people of color on Cape Cod. Four breakfasts and four dinners are included. This trip will cost $506 per person for double occupancy and a $75 deposit will hold your spot. Come and join us as we begin a great summer in 2015. For further information, contact (718) 655-9034 or (718) 671-4804. Our next General Membership Meeting is Sunday, December 14, at the Dreiser Community Center, Room 11 at 3:00 p.m. —Lori Melton
cess it was without the help of our many dedicated members, who volunteered an extraordinary amount of time and effort over many months. Amazing job! Save the Date: Our Christmas Party is scheduled for Saturday, December 20th. The Cultural and Social Committees are combining their efforts to make this a very special
evening. More information will be available soon. Additional information for all of our upcoming club events, as well as details concerning the club in general, can be found on our website: http://spanamcccc.synthasite.com. You may also contact the club at (718) 379-7017 or email us at SpanAmCCCC@gmail.com. —Carmen Rodriguez
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Our plans to tour the White House in May, 2015 are going well and the bus is nearly filled. If you would like to go, call 718-379-5555. There have been discussions on improving the traffic conditions at the new Bay Plaza Mall and making it safer for seniors to cross the streets. * Rivers Run Community Gardens held its ribbon cutting ceremony on Oct. 29th. * The Youth Committee and Riverbay Fund are attempting to obtain a lease for the former Bingo Hall and establish a Youth Enrichment Center. * The Coalition to Save Affordable Housing will hold its Harvest Dance on Nov. 15th. * The Coalition of AfricanAmerican Churches will sponsor the Kwanzaa Celebration on Dec. 27th. The Association sponsors the following ongoing programs and encourages
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Next Defensive driving course The next Black Forum defensive driving course will be next Saturday, December 13, in Rm. 1, Dreiser Community Center, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Lower your liability insurance cost by 10% and remove up to 4 points from your driver’s license. Please make your check in the amount of $35, payable to “the Black Forum of Co-op City,” and mail to P.O. Box 563, Bronx, N.Y. 10475 at least 1½ weeks before the class, or you can walk in on the day of the class but you must have $35 in cash to pay for the course. Remember, don’t text and drive. New Year’s party Start making your plans now for the Black Forum’s New Year’s party, 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. Music all night by DJ. More details to follow. Make reservations now,
Greetings! The RETIREES invite you to their exciting Holiday Luncheon at the Marina del Rey featuring the Carol/DAD Productions on Thursday, December 11, from 11:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Price: $75 (includes transportation plus free admission to the Spring Bash). First come, first served. Contacts: Beverly Waller & Ida Morton, 718-379-0377. TRAVEL EVENTS: ▪ Jan. 14 & 15, 2015, (2 days/1 night). FOXWOODS CASINO & MOHEGAN CASINO, CT. Price: double/triple $179, single $249. Price includes transportation, one night hotel stay at Foxwoods Resort, one breakfast, one dinner, and casino bonuses. Deposits: Double/triple $60 & single $80 - required ASAP to hold your seat. Note: Final payment due Thurs., Dec. 18th. Contacts: Serita G, 347-5645722, Barbara W, 718-320-0500.
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(718) 320-8035. Cost: $25 per person. Sell 10 tickets and get yours free. Black Forum Aerobics and Zumba Aerobics classes will be held on Mondays and Wednesdays; Zumba on Thursday. Classes will be held in the Dreiser Aud., 7:30 p.m. To register, please call (718) 320-8035. Nominal fee for each class. Black Forum’s Lyons Mane Track Club Register now for the fall. Youth ages 8-18. Practice sessions are held on Mondays and Wednesdays in the Dreiser Auditorium. For further information, or to register your child, please call (718) 320-8035. Food distribution sites added Starting on Thursday, Aug. 7 and continuing each Thursday after that, residents
straints and shortage of available food, you must live within zip code 10475 to participate in this program. You must also have your card with you and bring two clean plastic shopping bags. Please also have your current photo ID such as a non or driver’s license or any photo ID card with proof of address. You will then be issued a card in order to pick up food in the future. We Need You - Join Us Today Membership is $5 per year/person. Call (718) 320-8035 or write to Black Forum, P.O. Box 563, Bronx, NY 10475; email: coopcityblackforum @gmail.com. Help us keep independent community organizations alive in Co-op City. Everyone is encouraged to join. Call or visit us, Room 20 in the Dreiser Community Center. —Tony Illis
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▪ May 19-21, 2015, (3 days/2 nights). MARTHA’S VINEYARD/CAPE COD. Price: double $429 & single $489. $50 deposit required. Final payment due by April. Package includes – WELCOME Reception, 2 dinners & 2 breakfasts, several tours, including Hyannis Port/JFK, African American tour, and shopping at Clinton Crossing outlets. Contacts: Serita G, 347-564-5722 and Barbara W, 718320-0500. THEATRE COMMITTEE: (*prices include transportation/Dreiser Loop): * Sat., Dec. 13th, 3 p.m. show, Apollo Theatre (Price: $63) presents NUTCRACKER SUITE. Hear Duke Ellington’s Jazz interpretation under the musical direction of David Berger Jazz Orchestra. Coach Bus Departs: 1:30 pm sharp. Contact: Paisley H, 718-671-8637. ● Fri., Nov. 14th, 11 a.m. show.
Co-op City Democratic Club
Co-op City Democratic Club will be meeting on November 18, in Room #10 of the Dreiser Loop Community Center at 6:00 p.m. Our guest speaker will be Mr. Martin Prince, a long time resident of Co-op City and President of Community Board #10. The Community Board has input to every municipality in the city from sidewalks to waterfronts, from housing to various licenses. Mr. Prince
of Buildings 27, 28, 29, 32 and 33 must pick up food at the New Vision Church, 115 Einstein Loop, 11 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. every Thursday. Residents of Building 26, 30, 31, 34 and 35 should go to the Evangelical Church, 2350 Palmer Avenue, 11 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. starting Aug. 7. For information, please call (718) 320-8035. Volunteers needed We need volunteers for the Food Program, Tuesdays and Thursdays. If you have 2 hours per day to spare, between 11-12:45 p.m., please call us, (718) 3208035. Emergency Food Program We are open on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m., Room 20 in the Dreiser Center. Also, due to budget con-
will advise us on a wide variety issues and we look forward to his attendance. Our December 9th meeting will be our Holiday Party held in the Bartow Community Center, Room #28, at 6:00 p.m. The club members decided to bring unwrapped toys to give to the homeless. Please do not spend more than $20 on the toys. Our local elected officials will be invited. —Shirley Saunders
RADIO CITY CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR. Price: $68 (includes free popcorn & a soda). SOLD OUT! Van departs: 9:00 a.m. sharp. Contact: Eleanor B. at 718-324-7847. ● Wed., Nov. 19th, 2:00 p.m. show. CINDERELLA (Sherri Shepherd as the wicked stepmother), Broadway Theatre. Price: $91. SOLD OUT! Van departs: 12:00 p.m. sharp. Contact: Lois S, 917692-7139. GOOD AND WELFARE To our members and friends, as you rest and heal, know that you too are thought of warmly. Contact: Elinor Gordon, Chair, at 718379-8755, regarding illnesses and bereavements. RECAP: We require your name, tele-
phone number AND YOUR DEPOSIT to reserve your seat when signing up for shows/trips (checks payable to RETIREES of Dreiser Loop). Committee members will be available in Dreiser clubroom 19 (718-379-0377) on Mondays and/or Thursdays approximately from 3:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. NOTE! The RETIREES General Monthly Meeting is held on the FIRST WEDNESDAY at 1:30 p.m. in the Dreiser Loop Auditorium. "May you always have enough happiness to keep you sweet; enough trials to keep you strong; enough success to keep you eager; enough faith to give you courage, and enough determination to make each day a good day.” —Claudette Davis
Cooperators United of Co-op City
Come to our next general membership meeting on Tuesday, November 18th, 7:00 p.m., Bartow, Room 31. Light refreshments will be served. On the agenda will be the Safe Streets for Seniors Workshop. Update on Bay Plaza Mall Traffic, including other issues that are of concern to all of us. Did you know that UPS has changed its delivery of packages policy? Some of our neighbors have learned that UPS will only deliver once. If we are not at home, our packages will be left at a contract-out store located either in Dreiser or Bartow.
They will not make a second delivery and we will have to go where the slip tells us to pick up our packages. We need to talk about this because it’s an inconvenience and UPS has claimed that a survey was distributed. And that the result of the survey was that we would not mind picking our packages up at a store. We would like to know what survey, when and where it was distributed. More importantly, what can we do to change this new policy? All of us together can make a difference. We can be reached at 718-379-7841 or MLSAH@aol.com. —Sonja Maxwell
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Rev. Dr. Robert A. Smith, Jr., Pastor, and Lady Theresa M. Smith, coFounders, and the Church of the Savior family extend an invitation to every person to worship with us. We are a non-denominational, inter-racial, intercultural, intergenerational fellowship of believers. We care about you, not your W2. We are not church as usual. Come as you are, we leave the judging to God. The Church of the Savior family extends love and affirmation to the Co-op City community; A warm welcome awaits you!! A very special invitation to our new neighbors in Co-op City. We love you for who you are, not what you have. Please call us at 917-734-4058 for
The next meeting of the building association will be held Wednesday, November 19, at 7 p.m. (I mistakenly wrote November 12th in the last article). There will be a turkey raffle as previously stated and refreshments will be served. The agenda and the guest speaker will be posted. We have important things to discuss and one that comes to mind is the need for active floor captains. So come out, participate in your association. Bring a neighbor, new or old, with you. All are welcomed and encouraged to
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more information. To our friends and neighbors: Are you searching for a church home? Come grow with us. Do you have a gift for music? Do you want to be part of planning singles, married, youth ministries? Do you have special talents that are been ignored? Are you serious about changing your life? God has a plan just for you and today is the first day of your new life. Church of the Savior is located at 920 Baychester Ave. (close to Darrow Pl.) Our mailing address is: P.O. Box 86, Bronx, NY 10475. Sunday Schedule Meditation and Adult Bible Study 9:15 -10:15 a.m. Divine Worship - 10:30 a.m.
Come and be blessed, we want an opportunity to love you. See you in church. Our children's Sunday School will teach and nurture your child/children in the word of God. All sessions are during worship service. Dr. Smith's Sermon Topic: "FREE AT LAST!" Reading from Holy Scripture: Luke 9:23-25. Weekly Activities Bereavement group, Monday, 5 p.m. Thursdays at 10 a.m. - Channel 70, Bronxnet. Every other Saturday - Food Pantry. Sponsor a family for the Holidays! Please bring a bag of everything, but the turkey,
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attend. The plans for a Section Five Association New Year’s eve party have been cancelled, but our friends in Building 33 have planned a celebration for that night. Keep an eye out for further information on the event. If you have not already made arrangements for New Year’s, this might be something you would consider. It is close to home and it would give support to the endeavors of our neighbors. The 2014 election is over and once
again people did not think the midterm elections were important enough to come out and vote. Only 37% of eligible voters nation wide went to the polls and voted. There is so much that needs to be done in this country and so many things that need our attention, but nothing can be accomplished with this kind of complacency. You cannot expect change if you do not participate in the process. We are now in the throes of cold and flu season and here are some basic reminders. Pay closer attention to the
including stuffing, cranberry sauce, gravy, string beans/vegetables, rice, yams, and corn bread mix. We have approximately 25 families attending our Food Pantry. We are reaching out to the community for assistance. Please check expiration date on all items. You can drop off your donations at the church Sunday morning, 9-10 a.m. To arrange a special drop off time, call Ms. Weir at 347-3753837. Thank you in advance and God bless all our donors. Thought of the Week: “The great question is not whether you have failed, but whether you are content with failure." —Rev. Dr. Robert A. Smith, Jr. elderly and the children because they are the most vulnerable. Cover your nose and mouth if you are sneezing and coughing. Take your Vitamin C. Stay home if you are very sick, and see your doctor if your symptoms become worse. To all of our neighbors who have been under the weather or are experiencing a health challenge, you are wished well and a speedy recovery. To all of our Scorpio friends, happy birthday and best wishes for the upcoming year. —LaVerne Floyd
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Co-op City Sports
2015 Season Ongoing Registration Registration for the Co-op City Little League 2015 Season baseball program is ongoing on Saturdays, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., Dreiser Loop Community Center, Room 17. Sign-up is opened to youth ages four (4) though sixteen (16), and siblings discount is available. When enrolling your child, refer a brand new player and get back $25 when that player is registered and paid in full. New players must bring in a birth certificate copy. The league is in the process of setting up online registration which will be available at the Co-op City Little League website. Enroll online and the league will refund the processing fee. In addition, copies of the registration forms can be downloaded at the website “handouts” page. Included in the registration fee at no extra cost is the indoor winter baseball clinic, which normally starts in January. For the games, the league provides a full
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Montefiore Bombers team coaches Robin Sullivan and Earl Williams critique the players following the end of the game.
baseball uniform which consists of jersey, pants, socks, and cap. The players need to have a baseball glove, bat (optional), athletic supporter (male players), heart guard (younger players) and baseball shoes (rubber molded
cleats for the junior division and under). As a way to give back to our community, the Bay Plaza Modell’s Sporting Goods store sponsors a Team Week that offers discount coupons with a given percentage off all merchandise.
Participation period will be announced. The games are held at the Co-op City LL fields which have lights for night games, a concession stand, and rest rooms. The recent field’s entry renovations include a new paved walkway, bleachers frame refurbished and painted, and a new green area with gardens throughout the entrance. It was a successful 2014 season for the Major’s Montefiore Medical Center Bombers and the Marion Scott Realty Senior team as they both captured the Championship in their respective inter-league games. The volunteer coaching staff of Al Santiago, Les Tarlton, Earl Williams, David Torres, Robin Sullivan and Luis Marin will be defending their title in the 2015 season. For further information on the Co-op City Little League baseball program, activities, and registration fee, visit the web site at www.eteamz.com/ coopcityLL/ —Hector Ayala
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On behalf of our Pastor, Reverend Dr. Calvin E. Owens, and our church family, welcome to Community Protestant Church, a church of love and understanding, located at 1659 East Gun Hill Road, Bronx, NY 10469; telephone: (718) 862-9172. Church Schedule Sunday School - 9:00 a.m. Worship Service - 11:00 a.m. Communion Service - Every first and third Sundays Prayer Meeting and Bible Study – Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. The following programs are at the Church’s Annex: 2053 Asch Loop North (Co-op City) Morning Prayer Services - Tuesday, 6:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. Neighborhood Bible Study - Thursday at 10:00 a.m.
Community Protestant Church Extension of Prayer and Worship Service – Every first, second and third Fridays at 7:00 p.m. Other Scheduled Events Sunday School at Community Protestant Church begins at 9:00 a.m. In Sunday School, in a nurturing Christian education environment, an opportunity is provided for children to learn about the Bible, to grow in grace, to show love and respect for one another and to live more abundant lives. Children attending Sunday School are served breakfast after classes are over. We encourage you to bring your child, children or grandchildren to Sunday School and we look forward to seeing you. Beginning Sunday, November 23rd, The Willing Workers Annual Pecan and Pecan Cluster Sale will be held after service. Stop by their table and pick up a great holiday gift of pecans and pecan clusters.
The Women’s Guild invites you to join us on our Christmas/New Year Extravaganza, December 22, 2015 – January 3, 2016. A Fantastic 12-Night Southern Caribbean Cruise aboard the magnificent Queen Mary 2, departing from New York, Red Hook in Brooklyn. Ports of Call: St. Thomas, Charlotte Amalie; St. Kitts, Basseterre; St. Lucia, Castries; St. Maarten, Phillipsburg; Tortola, Road Town. To make a reservation or for additional information about the cruise, please call (718) 320-1435, (718) 671-5961 or (718) 320-8576. The doors of Community Protestant Church are open to all to worship and fellowship with Christian believers of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. You are cordially invited to come in, join in and receive your blessing. —Evan G. Mitchell
starting at 9:30 a.m. is a special event to reunite with former Seventh-Day Adventist Church members and to get acquainted with our Co-op City non-SeventhDay Adventist neighbors. Lunch will be served and there will be a musical concert in the afternoon. Community Service Day: Saturday, December 6, starting at 9:30 a.m. It is a prayer and fellowship lunch service for the community. Please save the date. Our regular programs include: Saturdays Sabbath Worship Services, 9:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Afternoon Bible Studies at 3:00 p.m.
Adventist Youth program at 5:00 p.m. Weekly: Wednesday Prayer Meeting at 7:30 p.m. Sundays: Children’s Exercise Program 11:30— 12:00 p.m., Free Adult Exercise Program 12:00 p.m.—1:00 p.m., Free The Co-op City SDA Church is located at 1010 Baychester Ave., Bronx, NY 10475. Pastor Terry Giles can be reached at 718-320-0518. Visit us on the web at www.CoopCitySDAChurch.org. —Alozie Ogbonna
Co-op City Seventh-Day Adventist Church
As a church, we exist to continue the ministry of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in Co-op City. Jesus Christ ministered to the mental, the physical, and the spiritual needs of the people. As your neighbor, the Co-op City Seventh-Day Adventist Church is open to everyone. Please mark your calendar for the following community service events: Food Pantry: Food distribution on Wednesday, November 19, at 4.30 p.m.-6.00 p.m. Please help us spread the news. Welcome Home Service: Saturday, November 22,
Giving Thanks Hey, Co-op City! I wanted to take a moment and give “Thanks” to God! I'm thankful to God for bringing us to Co-op City! I'm thankful for the opportunity to get to know so many of you who call Co-op City your home! I'm thankful for all the wonderful churches and organizations that help reach out with the hands of Jesus to serve you! "Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good; His love endures forever" --1 Chronicles 16:34 King David sang these words a long time ago, when he became King of Israel. Notice what he said; He said Give thanks to the LORD for He is good! Did you know
Coalition of AfricanAmerican Churches & Community Organizations
The next meeting of the Coalition will be on Tuesday, December 2nd at 12 p.m. in the Dreiser Loop Community Center, Room #15. The Coalition will host the annual Kwanzaa Celebration on Saturday, December 27th, in the Bartow Community Center. We are asking all who attend to bring a dish (no pork, please), juice, dessert, salads, etc. The Coalition is made up several originations. We invite all organizations to come and join us. If interested, please call Ms. Reva at 718-671-5957. The Coalition is a non-profit organization dedicated to maintaining and improving educational and culturally enriching programs for this community. Our events are free to the community. Please support our efforts by sending a tax deductible contribution made payable to: Coalition of African American Churches and Community Organizations, P.O. Box 619, Bronx, N.Y. 10475. Remember the Coalition’s motto: Coming together is the beginning; staying together is progress; working together is success. —Patricia Bonaparte
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Auditorium B. We have deaf interpretation and a fully staffed children's church called Kidsong. This Sunday, we start a brand new teaching series called "Sun stand still." In this series, we will be learning about being a church with audacious faith! If we're crazy enough to ask for it, God is big enough to do it! Don't miss this inspiring new series! For more information, you can check out our website: www.newsongchurchnyc.org, "Like” us on Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/newsongchurchbx; "Follow" us on Twitter @newsongchurchBX. We look forward to meeting you! —Pastor Mike Tolone
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Rev. Dr. Gladys R. Little, Apostle, and Pastor & Evangelist Vernon Little greet everyone in the name of Jesus, that name which is above every name. We want you to know that you are welcome in this house of the Lord! It is His house by ownership, it is our house by stewardship, and it can be your house by membership; so come on in and join with us. May God bless you in this house! For hope today, remember the end of the story – eternity with God. Let’s go into a passage of Scripture that gives life instructions. James 4:11-17 says:
11 Do not speak evil of one another, brethren. He who speaks evil of a brother and judges his brother, speaks evil of the law and judges the law. But if you judge the law, you are not a doer of the law but a judge. 12 There is one Lawgiver, who is able to save and to destroy. Who are you to judge another? 13 Come now, you who say, “Today or tomorrow we will go to such and such a city, spend a year there, buy and sell, and make a profit;” 14 whereas you do not know what
will happen tomorrow. For what is your life? It is even a vapor that appears for a little time and then vanishes away. 15 Instead you ought to say, “If the Lord wills, we shall live and do this or that.” 16 But now you boast in your arrogance. All such boasting is evil. 17 Therefore, to him who knows to do good and does not do it, to him it is sin. Invitations: Our Sweet Hour of Prayer will be today at 3 p.m. Sunday School is tomor-
row at 10 a.m. Our Sunday Morning Worship Service is at 11 a.m. Every 3rd Sunday following the morning worship, we serve Holy Communion. If you’re into gospel rap/holy hiphop, go to www.datpiff.com and download music from Vernon Little free of charge. He also has videos on YouTube. You will be blessed, encouraged, and inspired. We are located at 171 Dreiser Loop in Section 1. Our phone # is (347) 2764925. Jesus loves you, and so do we. —Apostle Gladys R. Little
Rev. Dr. Sheldon E. Williams and the Co-op City Baptist Church family invite you to join us tomorrow at 8:00 or 11:00 a.m. for worship service. Sunday School for children and adults is held at 9:15 a.m. We invite you to worship, study, and pray with us. The Co-op City Baptist Church is located at 135 Einstein Loop Room 50. Our telephone number is 718-3203774. Visit us on the web at www.coopcitybaptistchurch.org. Join us for a mid-week spiritual pickup at our mid-week worship service which is held on Wednesdays at 12 p.m. Bible study is held on Wednesdays at
1:00 and 7:30 p.m. Bible study will also be held on Wednesday, November 19, at 5:00 p.m. Prayer Service is held on Fridays at noon and 7:30 p.m. Men’s prayer service is held monthly at 7:30 p.m., we invite the men of the community to join us on Tuesday, November 11. TODAY, Saturday, November 15, the Building Fund Ministry will hold a cake and flea market sale from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event will be held at Einstein Center, 135 Einstein Loop, Room 51 (lower level). There will be delicious homemade cakes and pies for sale, as well as clothing and jewelry. Please come and support the building
of our new church edifice. TOMORROW, Sunday, November 16, we will celebrate the church’s 43rd Anniversary at our 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. services. The guest speaker will be Rev. Dr. Johannes J. Christian, Pastor Emeritus of Adoration and Peace Baptist Church, Columbus, Ohio. All are invited to attend. Have you planned your vacation for 2015 yet? If not join the Scholarship Ministry on their 9-day and 8-night trip to New Orleans from July 11 to July 19, 2015? They will travel by motor coach, 8-nights lodging including 4 consecutive nights in New Orleans; 14 meals: 8
breakfasts and 6 dinners; guided tour of a Louisiana Plantation; relaxing riverboat cruise on the Mississippi River; free time and much more. A $100 deposit is due on immediately. For additional information, call 718-6717507, 718-379-0541 or 718-379-3774. The Co-op City Baptist Church exists to glorify God and to establish a living community of people who follow the teachings of Jesus the Christ through worship, prayer, Bible study and fellowship. We seek to meet the spiritual and physical needs of the church through ministry. —Hattie L. Lucas
Pastor Anne L. Palmore and the congregation of the Church of the New Vision extend a warm and friendly invitation to everyone to worship with us every Sunday at 8:00 a.m. or 11:00 a.m. We are a church where inspirational messages from the Word of God, the Bible, are delivered every Sunday morning. The church is designed to meet the spiritual needs of our community by offering anointed singing and preaching and a general atmosphere of Christian love and friendly hospitality. We also invite the youth of our community to attend our Sunday morning services starting at 9:30 a.m. with Sunday School designed to meet the spiritual needs of our young people.
Parents, please send your children to learn of the Lord Jesus. Bible Teaching from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Be with us to learn the truth from the Word of God. Prayer services take place every Wednesday evening from 8 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. List of Events Sunday, November 16th, join us at 8 a.m. or 11 a.m. service as we celebrate our "Harvest Jubilee." All are invited to attend. We ask everyone to bring a donation of an "unexpired non-perishable" food item. Your donations will help those less fortunate. Please bring your items to the church, be a blessing to someone. Saturday, November 22nd from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., the Women's Fellowship
will sponsor St. Barnabas Hospital Mobile Mammography Van, which will be stationed outside the Church for FREE mammograms. You must register by contacting Sis. K. Canty at 718379-6116, or emall:wesvau@aol.com; or Sis. L. Scott at 718-671·2623 or email: UScott_2000@yahoo.com. Saturday, November 22nd—The Men's Fellowship will celebrate their 4th Annual Fall Concert at 3 p.m. Tickets: Adults, $12; Seniors, $10, and Youth, $8. For more information, see Bro. Elreece or Rev. Hodge or contact the church at (718) 671-8746. Sunday, November 30th—Please join with us for our Church Anniversary and Senior Ministry Anniversary as we celebrate during our 8:00 a.m. and 11:00
a.m. services. Our guest speaker will be Bishop Angelo Rosario from Church of God's Children. Church of the New Vision welcomes students in grades 1 through 7 to join Partner's in Reading and Mathematics for enrichment. The program meets most Fridays from 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. during November through April. Registration begins in October and is ongoing after the 11:00 a.m. service. The Church of the New Vision is located at 115 Einstein Loop, Bronx, NY 10475; Telephone (718) 671-8746 or (718) 320-0409. Our mailing address is: P.O. Box 753037, Bronx, NY 10475. Please visit our website at: www.churchofnewvision.com. —Carol Haque
Exciting events are happening at BVA and we hope you will be able to enjoy it with us. Beginning in December, we will be exhibiting paintings at the Baychester Library located at Bartow Avenue. They will be on display for the month of December with a list of all the paintings and artists. On December 13th and 14th, we will have an art show and bazaar in our permanent room 5 in the Dreiser Community Center from 12:00 p.m. until 4 p.m. Come and see the beautiful
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artwork and gift items for sale. There will be a raffle and you can win an original painting, so don’t miss it. Refreshments will be served. Our next set of 10 classes begins on Tuesday, November 18th in Room 5 at the Dreiser Community Center. You can choose from the 2 class schedules which are 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. or 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. The fees are as follows: Annual membership is $35 a year and a session of 10 classes is $60. This is the best bargain in the Bronx –
maybe even the city – given the quality of instruction offered. You can stop by Room 5 any Tuesday between the hours of 1 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. to register for a class. Mr. Moses Groves, BVA’s own art instructor, will be the artistic guide for these classes. Mr. Groves is an accomplished artist who has studied at the Art Students League and NYU. He has exhibited work in the New York and New Jersey area and has won awards for his artwork.
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Our next general membership meeting is Monday, November 17th, 7:30 p.m., Activity Room. On our agenda will be the new policy of UPS to only deliver once to our apartments. If we are not at home, our packages will be taken to the nearest store, where UPS has a contract, to be dropped off and we are to pick the
packages up. Also on the agenda will be building and security issues, decorating our lobby for the holiday and any other issues you may want to add. Welcome to our new neighbors. Our thoughts and prayers go out to everyone who has suffered a loss and to our sick and shut-in.
If you see anyone defacing our property or not picking up after their dog, call Riverbay Security at 718-671-3050, and for Maintenance issues, call 718-3203300. Don’t forget, if you see something, say something. We can be reached at 718-379-7841, MLSAH@aol.com. —Sonja Maxwell
BVA is a non-profit, self-supporting organization that needs your support to continue offering high level art instruction at these bargain prices. So come join BVA on this fabulous artistic trek, take a class, make a donation, — tax deductible, and feel the satisfaction of being a creator and/or patron of the arts. All checks should be made out as indicated above. Science is for the body and art is for the soul. —Sylvia Lochansky
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Word Games 9:30 – 11:30 a.m., Rm. 31 Current Events 10 a.m., Rm. 31 Bingo 12:30-2:30 p.m., Rm. 31 Card Games 2-4 p.m., Rm. 31 Dominoes 2:30 p.m., Rm. 31 Srs. Walking Group 10:30 a.m., Rm. 31 Blood Pressure Cancelled until further notice Word Games Rm. 31 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Stay Well Exercise 10 -11 a.m., Rm. 31 Line Dancing w/Voncile 11 a.m.-Noon, Rm. 31 Bingo 12:30–2:30 p.m., Rm. 31 Card Games 2 -4 p.m., Rm. 31 Dominoes 2:30 p.m., Rm. 31
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Weight Management Support Group – Bartow Ave. Main office; 10:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Word Games 9:30 – 11:00 a.m., Rm. 31 Bingo 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m., Rm. 31 Arthritis Exercises 11 – 12:00 p.m., Rm. 31 Library 9:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., Rm. 31 Card Games 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m., Rm. 31 Dominoes 2:30 p.m., Rm. 31 Tablet class 1st & 3rd Cell Phone Class 2nd & 4th 12:40 - 1:40 p.m., Bartow Ave. Services Main office
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Soups, Breads and Desserts
Mon., Southwest turkey loaf Beef meatballs mashed potatoes Pasta Nov., Garlic Mixed vegetables Italian blend vegetables 17
Whole wheat bread Canned apricots
Crochet and Knitting
Library 9:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., Rm. 49
10:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m., Rm. 7
Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session
Dominoes
9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m., Rm. 7
10:00 a.m., Rm 45
Stay Well Exercise
Line Dancing w/Ellie
10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m., Rm. 2
10 a.m. – 11 a.m., Rm. 45
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m., Rm. 4
Gentle Yoga w/Anne 1:15 - 2:00 p.m., Rm. 2
11:30 a.m., Rm 49
Intermediate Yoga
Word Search w/Sandy
2 p.m. - 3 p.m., Rm. 2
11 a.m. – Noon, Rm 49
Alt: Veggie burger patty
Tues, Nov., 18
Basic Cellphone & iPad Training cancelled until Nov. 24
Dominoes 10 a.m., Rm. 49 Tai Chi 11 a.m., Rm. 45 Bingo 1 p.m., Rm. 49 Matinee Movie w/George 10 a.m.-12 p.m., Rm. 45
Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session 9:30 – 10:30 a.m., Rm. 7 Alert & Alive 10:30-11:30 a.m., Rm. 7 Cultural Dance 10:30-11:30 a.m., Aud. B Mind Teasers 12–1 p.m., Rm. 4 Zumba 1-2 p.m., Aud. A Tuesday Movie w/ popcorn 2-4 p.m., Rm. 7
Dominoes
Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session
10 a.m., Rm. 45
9:30 – 10:30 a.m., Rm. 7
10 a.m., Rm. 49
Sewing w/Raymonde 9:30-11:30 a.m., Rm. 7 Tai Chi
Spanish Practice Class
11 a.m.-12 p.m., Rm. 2
10:30 a.m., Computer Lab
Mind Teasers
Spelling Bee
12 p.m. – 1 p.m., Rm. 4
Zumba w/Ola 11 a.m. – Noon, Rm. 45
Bingo 1 pm, Rm. 49
Art Class 1 p.m. - 3 p.m., Rm. 7
YOGA w/Bhadra 2 p.m.-3 p.m., Rm. 2
Library
Dominoes 10:00 a.m., Rm. 45
Word Games
Stay Well Exercise
9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m., Rm. 31
10:00 -11:00 a.m., Rm. 45
Spelling Bee
Chat Session
11:00 a.m., Rm. 49
9:30 am - 1:00 p.m., Rm. 31
1:00 p.m., Rm. 49
Bingo
Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session 9:30 - 10:30 a.m., Rm. 7
Blood Pressure 1st & 3rd Thursday 10:00 -11:30 a.m., Rm. 8 Line Dancing w/Ellie 10-11 a.m., Aud. A
Bingo
Po-Ke-No
Piano Sing Along
12:30 - 2:30 p.m., Rm. 31
1:00 - 2:00 p.m., Rm. 49
Card Games
Arthritis Exercise Class w/Damian
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 pm, Rm. 7
11 am – Noon, Rm. 45
Dominoes
Word search w/Sandy
2:30 p.m., Rm. 31
11 a.m. - Noon, Rm. 49
Men’s Line Dancing w/Voncile 9:00-10:00am, Rm. 31 Word Games 9:30am – 11:30am, Rm. 31 Women’s Line Dancing w/Jenifer 10:00 – 11:30am, Rm. 31 Chat Session 10:00am, Rm. 31 Bingo 12:30pm – 2:30pm, Rm. 25 Sing along w/Charles Carrington 11:00am-12:00pm Rm. 31 Card Games 2:00-4:00pm, Rm. 31 Dominoes 2:30pm, Rm. 31
Dominoes 10:00am, Rm. 45 Art 10:00am, Rm. 45 Bingo 1:00pm, Rm. 49 Card Games 2:00pm-4:00pm, Rm. 49 Blood Pressure 2nd and 4th Friday, 10-11:30am, Rm. 49
Schedule subject to changes without notice*
Mind Teasers 12:00pm-1:00 p.m., Rm. 4 Drama Club 1:30 – 4:00 p.m., Rm. 7 Crochet and Knitting 10:00am-12:00pm, Rm. 7 Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session 9:30-10:30am, Rm. 7 Meditative Moments 11am – Noon, Rm. 8 Mind Teasers 12:00pm-1:00pm, Rm. 4 Spanish Class 1:00pm-2:00pm, Rm. 7 Card Games, Dominoes 2:00pm-4:00pm, Rm. 7 Therapeutic Yoga 1:30pm – 2:30pm, Rm. 8
(Schedule subject to change without notice)
Fee for lunch is $2.00 & $3.50 for guest
*Menu subject to change without notice. Lunch must be ordered a week in advance.
ALL meals served w/margarine and fresh milk
Bartow Center (718) 320-2066, Ext. 2010 Dreiser Center (718) 320-1345 • Einstein Center (718) 671-5161
For information, please call: (718) 320-2066
New Payment Schedule - Payments for trips @ the Bartow office can be made Monday – Friday: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. & 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. (Only) Funded by: The NYC Department for the Aging, The NYS Office for the Aging and Riverbay Corporation.
Kosher Orange pineapple juice
Mind Teasers
Around The Lunch Table
9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m., Rm. 31
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m., Rm. 31
Non-Kosher
Date:
Wed., Nov., 19
Apple juice Barbecue chicken breasts Breaded chicken breast Whole wheat bread Garden salad Baked brown rice pilaf Whole wheat dinner roll Steamed corn Kale w/garlic sauce Fresh fruit
on the cob
Alt: Egg salad Orange juice Beef Moussaka Mashed sweet potatoes Steamed red or green cabbage Alt: Baked ocean perch fish
Beef stew (Spanish style) Perfect white rice Baked zucchini Mixed vegetables
Whole wheat bread Fresh fruit
Apple juice Pork spare ribs Thurs., Pineapple glazed salmon Zucchini rice pilaf Nov., Winter blend vegetables Mashed sweet potatoes Sautéed spinach 20
Whole wheat bread Fresh fruit
Alt: Tuna fish salad
Fri., Nov., 21
Apple juice Baked oregano chicken Barley Steamed carrots
Lemon pepper fish Peppers & onions Rice Pilaf Cucumber & tomato salad
Upcoming Events/Trips
Alt: Gefilte fish
There will be no refunds for all trips. All Trips includes roundtrip transportation! Call the Bartow Office to register unless otherwise noted (718320-2066). Effective immediately when you bring a senior guest to eat lunch in the Bartow & Einstein Senior Centers the guest will get their meal for free. Social Work Office Hours: Please call 718-320-2066 for additional information. 2049 Bartow Avenue – Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. 135 Einstein Loop, Room 40, by appointment 177 Dreiser Loop, Room 13, (Office will open after repairs are completed) Free SNAP (Food Stamp) Application Assistance – Friday, November 21st and Friday, December 5th at the Co-op City Senior Services Office, 2049 Bartow Avenue – 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. – Walk in - First come, first served! Please bring documents that verify your identity, address, income & expenses [rent, medical, etc.]. For more information: 718-320-2066. Flu Shots available Monday, November 17 - Einstein, Room 49 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. and Monday, November 24th, Bartow, Room 31, 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Cell Phone Class, 2nd and 4th Monday starting October 13th, Bartow Main Office, 12:40 p.m. - 1:40 p.m. Walk in - Tablet Class - 1st and 3rd Monday. Coat Drive at the 177 Dreiser Loop Senior Center will begin on Monday, November 17, and will end on Friday, January 2, 2015. Coats can be dropped off in Room 7 from 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. New York Botanical Garden Train Show – Tuesday. November 18th - $17. – Pick-ups: Bartow, 11:00 a.m.; Dreiser, 11:15 a.m. and Einstein, 11:30 a.m. Return time approx.. 3:00 p.m. Stew Leonard’s – Friday, November 21st - $5. (2 hours). Pick-ups: Bartow, 9:30 a.m.; Einstein, 9:45 a.m. and Dreiser, 10:00 a.m. WAIT LIST ONLY. Empire – Friday, November 21st - $5. Pick-ups: Bartow, 9:30 a.m.; Einstein, 9:45 a.m. and Dreiser, 10:00 a.m. WAIT
Whole wheat bread Fresh fruit
LIST ONLY. ShopRite – Monday, November 24th. $3. – 2 hours. Pick-ups: Bartow, 9:30 a.m.; Einstein, 9:45 a.m. and Dreiser, 10:00 a.m. Holiday Celebration – Friday, December 12, Villa Barone - $65, 12 p.m.-4:00 p.m. Motor coach bus. Pickups: Bartow-10:30 a.m., Dreiser-10:45 a.m. and Einstein-11:00 a.m. Music by Lonnie Youngblood. Menu: Grand Royal Cocktail Hour, hot, cold and salads, Main Course: Rib Steak, Salmon or Chicken Marsala, Open Bar. WalMart – Monday, November 24th $15. Pick-ups: Bartow-8:30 a.m., Einstein-8:45 a.m. and Dreiser-9:00 a.m. JASA Thanksgiving Day Party – Wednesday, November 26th. $4 in advance and $5 at door. Einstein Center, Room 45, 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m, Live entertainment by Juan Ortega. Menu: Juice, Challah Roll w/Margarine, Vegetable Soup, Fresh Carved Turkey, Sweet Potato Pudding, Bread Stuffing, Green Beans, Cranberry Sauce, Apple, Pumpkin Muffin. Come join us for an informative discussion on the Value and Importance of Planning for Your Future – Tuesday, November 18th, Bartow Center, Room 31 – 10:30 a.m. Grandparent Connection Caregiver Support Group – Tuesday, November 18, Grandma’s LOV Breakfast., Caregiver Support Group Meeting and Workshop Thursday, November 20, 10:30 a.m. For additional information, please contact Hattie Lucas at 718-379-0433, Ext. 2139 or 917-734-5935. Weight Management Support Group – Monday, November 17 - 10:00 a.m., 2049 Bartow Ave., Main Office, facilitated by social workers. Learn techniques and information that can help you maintain a Healthy Lifestyle. For information: 718-320-2066. Caregiver Support Group – Tuesday, November 18 - 1:00 p.m. 2049 Bartow Ave., Room 31. The group offers resources, as well as an atmosphere of understanding and support, whether you care for a loved one from a distance or in your home. Group is facilitated by a social worker. For information: 718-320-2066.
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WEEKLY SCHEDULE
AARP Chapter #4997
Reminder: All money is due for the annual Holiday Celebration which is scheduled for Thursday, December 18th, 12 p.m.-5 p.m. at Eastwood Manor $70. There are tickets available, however, they must be paid for at time of pick-up. You may purchase tickets in Room “O” on Thursdays after 1 p.m. or Fridays after 10 a.m. (see Stella B). Heartfelt Condolences to the family of our member, Clara Rivera, who passed away last week; and to Viola Phillips who loss her sister, Wilhemina Viuex. To our sick, on the mend and shut-in members, and those bereaved members, please know that you are in our prayers. Contact Frances Wilson, Good & Welfare Coordinator, 718- 671-5493. 2014 Tour Activities December 30, 2014 – January 1, 2015 – The Red Carpet Party at the Desmond Hotel, Malvern, PA – Stop at the American Music Theater Christmas Show; after check-in, dinner & entertainment; choice of 4 side events next day; New Year’s Eve “Walk the Red
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Carpet w/a Photo Op;” Surf & Turf dinner, music/dancing and live show; Cocktail Party & Champagne Toast; New Year’s Day Champagne & Mimosa Brunch w/a show – $575/person double; $685 single; $565/person triple; travel insurance available $31/person double & triple; $40 for a single…ALL MONEY is due by the end of November…contact Jean, 718379-3742. 2015 Tour Activities April 23 – 26, 2015 –Azalea Festival in Norfolk (VA) w/reserved seats for the Azalea Festival Grand Parade; a dinner cruise on board the Spirit of Norfolk; attend the International Tattoo Show; Norfolk Botanical Gardens Tram Tour; 3 breakfasts and 3 full-course diners; evening entertainment; deluxe Motorcoach transportation -- $550/person double; $719/single (correction). $100 deposit, payable to AARP #4997, when you sign up. Travel insurance available upon request. Contact Jean, 718-3793742. —Delores Debnam
Goose Island Seniors
Wednesday, November 19—Bingo game in Room 39. Admission $2 for members only. Time 1:30 p.m. Refreshments served. Wednesday, November 26— No Bingo! It’s a day before Thanksgiving. Some members need time to cook and shop, or some need time to travel. Sunday, November 30—Bingo game in Room 39. Admission is $3. We welcome everybody to join in our game. Time: 1:30 p.m. Snack and refreshments served. There will be no trip to casino for month of November. Our end of year party was a great success. Everyone loved the food and the
strawberry cake. Also our D.J. Willard had everyone jumping and singing with the music. Everybody had a great time. Marilyn DeLeonardis and the Goose Island staff would like to specially thank the gentlemen who returned her wallet. Marilyn thanks you a million times. For more information, see Ann or Mary at 135 Einstein Loop or call 718379-9613, Monday – Thursday, 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. or call Mary at 718379-4899. Leave a message and I will return your call. Good health to all. —Mary Pilla
Einstein Cancer Fund
Baychester Library Events VISIT THE LIBRARY - A GREAT WEALTH OF INFORMATION Library will be closed Thursday, November 27th
UPCOMING EVENTS for November CEIS Resume Clinic - Tuesday, Nov. 18th from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Kids Thanksgiving Arts & Crafts - Saturday, Nov. 22 @ 2 p.m. Holiday Program The Day of Opera Allegro Singers - Saturday, Nov. 29 @ 2 p.m. WEEKLY EVENTS for November (Call Library for more information) Toddler Time - Tuesdays, Nov. 18 & Nov. 25; 11:00 a.m. Teen Lounge - Wednesdays, 3:00 - 4:30 p.m. Tech Connect - Wednesdays, Nov. 19 & 26, Microsoft Excel, 5 p.m. 6:30 p.m. Tech Connect - Thursdays, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.; Nov. 20, Express yourself with Word. Click On - Fridays, 10:30 a.m; Nov. 21, Email; Nov. 28, Microsoft Word. Film - Saturday, 2 p.m.; Nov. 15, Saving Mr. Banks w/ Tom Hanks; Nov. 22, Ender’s Game w/ Harrison Ford; Nov. 29, NO FILM.
The New York Public Library Baychester Branch • 2049 Asch Loop • Bronx, NY 10475 (Fully Wheelchair Accessible)
HOURS: Monday & Wednesday, 10-7; Tuesday & Thursday, 10-6; Friday & Saturday, 10-5. Libros En Español (Books in Spanish). HORARIO DE LA BIBLIOTECA: Lunes 10-7, Martes 10-6, Miércoles 10-7, Jueves 10-6, Viernes 10-5, Sábado 10-5, Domingo Cerrado.
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Tuesday, December 2nd, general meeting at 1:30 p.m. in Room 38. We will have a Bingo and all are welcomed. Refreshments will be served,. This will be our last meeting for this year until we meet again on March 3rd, 2015. Wednesday, December 3rd – We are going to the Resorts Casino. The cost per person is $33 with the casino package of the day of $25 slot play. Time of pick-up, 8 a.m. starting at
Einstein Loop, followed by Asch Loop and Dreiser Loop. Don’t forget your casino card and a valid photo I.D. Please call Loretta at 718-671-2958, Annie Eutsey at 718-320-1874 or Lydia at 718-671-3005. For memorial cards, please call Loretta. Please remember to call the homebound and those in nursing homes, especially during the coming holidays. Good health and healings are wished to all. —Lydia Ruas
CCPD & CERT-10 to stage Disaster Simulation
To continue to improve on the procedures and coordinated action established in their previous mock drill, the Public Safety Department and Bronx CERT-10 (Community Emergency Response Team for Community Board 10) will hold a second Disaster Simulation exercise on Friday, November 21st. These exercises are intended to help Co-op City successfully navigate through any of a number of potential emergency scenarios. Beginning at approximately 6 p.m. Friday evening, the 43 active members BY BILL STUTTIG
of CERT-10 will receive a call to report to Public Safety headquarters to receive specific instructions for handling an ongoing multi-faceted emergency. Residents will be notified of the drill and told that they may notice CERT members wearing bright emergency vests and helmets stationed at various locations around the area carrying out certain assigned duties related to the emergency simulation. Residents will be advised not be alarmed by the unusual activity and to continue with their normal evening activities.
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Reflections by Rabbi Solomon I. Berl Spiritual Leader of Young Israel Synagogue There is an important distinction between the immature and the mature individual. One may recognize the immature person by his lack of balance. He is overwhelmed by the first assault of misfortune and swept off his feet by the first piece of good luck. Then he believes, through his own slender store of experience, that what happened to him is utterly unique and that nobody has ever suffered his problems or met with his
good fortune. The mature person, on the other hand, knows that to be human means to have spiritual ups and downs and that to love means to experience both joy and sorrow for the sake of those we love. He knows that the Psalms, the Prayer Book; the love of a friend, the steadfast faith of a spouse, the balm of time, and the healing hand of G-d together make up the great balancing force of life.
Building 32 Association
Bake Sale Today is the day! Please support your building association fundraiser. Cakes, pies, cookies, cupcakes, muffins, etc. are all needed; store purchased or home baked is your choice. Please come down to the Association Room after 10:30 a.m. to bring your donation. The Bake Sale starts at 12 p.m., the place is the association room, Building 32B, first floor rear. Stop by to purchase fresh-brewed coffee, and all sorts of good things to eat. This can't be done without you! Meeting This is our last meeting of 2014. If you are a new cooperator, or one that does not attend our meetings, you should make it your business to attend this one. Our special guest for this General Meeting, taking place on Tuesday, November 18, at 7:30 p.m., is Mr. Cleve Taylor, President of the Riverbay Board of Directors. Find out what is REALLY happening in Co-op City from the man who is in the know. Don't miss this informative meeting and get answers to YOUR questions directly from the source. Don't count on a neighbor or friend to keep you informed when you can hear it for yourself. A supermarket gift
card will be the door prize; there will be light refreshments and a fifty-fifty. We will also do a drawing for all members of the building association. There will be a $25 supermarket gift card for the winner in 32A and the winner in 32B. Building Dues The ANNUAL dues for membership in the building association remains at $5 per family; this is LESS than TEN CENTS per week. Dues collection will begin the first week of January; you can also pay your $5 dues at this meeting. Remember, 10 cents per week is a little more than one penny a day. This money goes towards decorations for the buildings, such as the paintings and plants that are in our lobbies, replenishing holiday decorations which make our lobbies cheerful and bring delight to young and old alike, treats for the children, our "Lunch for the Bunch," refreshments for the meetings and myriad other items. In addition, thanks to all the cooperators who placed money in the Halloween basket while the Executive Board and their helpers were decorating. It was most appreciated. —Lorna Smith
If you see something, say something! CCPD - 718-671-3050
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Traditional Synagogue of Co-op City
Traditional Synagogue of Co-op City, Young Israel of Baychester, Section 5 at 120 Erdman Place (behind the lobby 27B), welcomes you to pray with them. Tel. for the Synagogue: 1718-379-6920. Note: Our office hours are on Thursday from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. and on Sunday from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. Candle Lighting on Friday, November 21 is at 4:14 p.m. Shabbat ends today, Saturday, November 15 at 5:28 p.m. Coming Events On Sunday, Nov. 19, Bingo is at 1 p.m., and admission of $3 per person includes snacks and refreshments. Next Bingo, Dec. 7. We are having a Hanukah party on Sunday, Dec. 21, 12 p.m. More information to follow.
We hope that you will sign up to sponsor a Kiddish to take place after services on Saturdays. Raffle books have been distributed and you should have received them by now. Be prompt and good luck. Start sending in your raffle stubs and your checks. Good and Welfare: Best wishes to all else celebrating special occasions this month. We have tree certificates “in Honor of” or “in Memory for” a special occasion or a condolence. The cost is $15 per tree. If you are feeling under the weather, we wish you all a speedy recovery. Mimi Berlofsky welcomes all calls at 347-4274526. We look forward to seeing you soon. —Miriam Berlofsky
Men’s Club Traditional Synagogue
The Men’s Club is running a PreThanksgiving trip to the Mount Airy Casino (Poconos Mountains) in Pennsylvania on Monday, November 17. We have reduced the cost of this trip to thank our friends and supporters who have supported the MEN’S Club in the past. We hope you will take advantage of this reduced cost and join us on this trip. We provide a snack and a drink going, and for those who want to participate we play six games of Bingo. On the return trip, we show a movie. The cost: $30 per person. Each person gets $25 slot and a $10 food voucher. Player may use any machine or table. I would like to remind you that you need a government photo ID card to get your bonus slot play.
Please send checks to: The Traditional Synagogue of Co-op City, Attention: Men’s Club, 120 Erdman Place, Building 27B, Bronx, NY 10475. We provide a free snack going, play games, and on the return trip, we show a movie. Please Note: November 17 is a Bonus Day. If you receive a card in the mail from the casino, you will receive additional slot play. For reservations, Call: Gary, (718) 671-8424 or Bruce, (718) 320-2234. Pick-up stops: Einstein Loop, 8:00 a.m.; Asch Loop, 8:15 a.m.; Dreiser Loop, 8:20 a.m. Everyone is invited to all our functions. We hope you will join us. Shalom! —Bruce Gitelson
Young Israel of Co-op City
Young Israel of Co-op City (lower level of the Dreiser Loop Shopping Center) is a house of worship that opens its doors every morning from 6 until 7 a.m. Anyone who wishes to start the daily routine with prayers, during which our spiritual leader, Rabbi Solomon I. Berl, offers a brief Bible teaching is welcome. On Friday evening, Sabbath services begin at 10 minutes after the candle-lighting time. Saturday morning
ser-vices start at 9 a.m. Rabbi Berl delivers his sermon at 10:30 a.m. The Rabbi's class on the Torah reading of the week begins one hour before sunset every Saturday afternoon. For office hours or any information you may seek, feel free to call (718) 671-2300 and leave your name, phone number and a brief message on the synagogue’s answering machine, and your call will be returned as soon as possible.
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Pentecostal Tabernacle
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The Pentecostal Tabernacle, 120 Benchley Place, Bldg. 24, Bronx, N.Y. 10475. You are invited to attend service every Sunday morning. Sunday School for all age group begins at 10:30 a.m. Worship Service starts at 11:45 a.m. Evangelistic service will be held every Sunday evening starting at 6 p.m. Wednesday morning prayer and fasting service will be held at 11:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. Bible Study and prayer meeting will also be held every Wednesday evening at 7:30 p.m. Friday: Youth service will also be held at 7:30 p.m. Focus Thought: God made mankind in His image with dominion over all His creation. Mankind lost this dominion through the fall, but regains it through
Jesus Christ. Psalm 8:3 -9 (3) When I consider thy heavens, the work of thy fingers, the moon and the stars, which thou hast ordained; (4) What is man, that thou art mindful of him? And the son of man, that thou visits him? (5) For thou hast made him a little lower than the angels, and hast crowned him with glory and honor. (6) Thou madest him to have dominion over the works of thy hands; thou hast put all things under his feet: (7) All sheep and oxen, yea, and the beasts of the field; (8) The fowl of the air, and the fish of the sea, and whatsoever passeth through the paths of the seas. [9] O Lord our Lord, how excellent is
thy name in all the earth! Dominion over Spirits Before the fall, it was God’s plan that mankind have dominion not only in the physical realm, but also in the spiritual realm. God placed two special trees in the Garden of Eden, giving mankind a choice. One tree symbolized eternal life and the other tree symbolized carnal knowledge of good and evil. If they ate of the first tree, they would live; if they ate of the second tree, they would die. As long as Adam and Eve chose life, they had communion with God and dominion over the forces of evil. However, when they chose to disobey God’s command and partake of the forbidden fruit, these forces of evil captured and dominated their lives. Ever since Jesus’ birth, death, and resurrection, mankind again has the
ability to choose the road he will follow. With the help of the Holy Spirit, God’s people can claim dominion over the forces of evil in the spiritual world. When Jesus was on Earth, there was a constant spiritual battle occurring in His ministry. Evil spirits constantly confronted Jesus, and He often cast them out. Satan does not give up easily. However, we can be an over comer of all evil forces if we strive to live above sin and be obedient to God’s word. In conclusion, since Christ crucifixion at Calvary and the outpouring of His Spirit on the Day of Pentecost, we can claim dominion over all spiritual principalities and powers. For further information, call Rev. R. Sibblies, 718-324-0334 or 646-345-6707, 718-320-4218. —Rev. R. Sibblies
New Church Location: 120 DeKruif Place (street level). Praise and Worship begins at 9:30 a.m. Church telephone: (347) 346-5790; email: fatwcc@aol.com. Weekly Worship Experiences 6:00 p.m., Wednesday Prayer Service 6:30 p.m., Wednesday Bible Study Sunday Morning Worship, 9:30 a.m. Teen Church, 10:00 a.m., 2nd Sundays; Children's Church, 3rd Sundays (K-3); Older Children's Church, 4th Sundays (4th-7th). Church Motto: "We are Christ-centered, family-focused with power and authority." Church Mission: To empower, educate and motivate men, women, boys and girls to reach their full potential and live abundant lives through preaching and
teaching the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Come worship with us, where we honor tradition, but are not bound by it! All are welcome to join us any and every Sunday because our goal is to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ, in LOVE, through teaching and preaching the Word of God from the Bible. The Leaders and Scholars After school Hub has an immediate part-time opening for a School Escort. This is a very important role for a mature (18 and over), responsible and reliable individual who can pass a background check. Call 718644-0951 for an interview with Pastor Jenkins. Our new Technology Lab is currently available for service to the community. For SENIOR CITIZENS, use will be FREE as an ongoing service (by
schedule). We will offer low-cost Employment Support Services (resume/cover letter writing, Soft-Skills Workshops, TARGETED Job Search, Copy and Faxing Services, etc.) to the community on a weekly basis. Pastor Jenkins was a Workforce Development Manager and is has been using her skills and contacts to help people gain employment for 12 years. Faith Cafe and Food Pantry, November 16th. Food Pantry will not open until 12 p.m. and will remain open until all food has been distributed. Faith Cafe for the hot meal will open from 12 p.m. until 2 p.m. PLEASE NOTE THE CHANGE! Pre-Thanksgiving Meal (serving 100) and Turkey Giveaway (30 first-come,
first-served by number) on November 20th, Room 9, from 6:45 until 9 p.m. New York Theological Seminary comes to Co-op City!!! We will be the newest site for the Certificate in Christian Ministry beginning January 27, 2015. Classes will meet Tuesday evenings from 6:15 p.m. until 9 p.m. and Saturday mornings from 9 a.m. until 12 p.m. We will have a FREE mini-class on Monday, December 8, 6:30 p.m. for ALL who may be interested in gaining a deeper understanding of the Bible and for church leaders desiring credentials from one of the nation's leading seminaries. Come out and learn how credits from this program can be applied to a B.A. and MDiv. Remember, it's never about us, but always about the goodness of the Lord. —Pastor Deborah Jenkins
Fr. Taylor and the congregation of St. Joseph's cordially invite you to worship with us in Co-op City at 155 Dreiser Loop, lower level. All are welcome. Weekly Schedule: Sunday service with Holy Communion and Sunday School are both at 9 a.m. Every 4th Sunday, our children participate in the reading of the lessons and every 5th Sunday, our young adults assist in the service. Bible study is held each Wednesday at 7 p.m. Choir rehearsal is on Thursday at 7 p.m. The (ECW) Episcopal Church Women meet immediately after service on the 1st Sunday of each month.
Membership is open to all women of the church and dues are $2 per month. We look forward to welcoming everyone at 9:00 a.m. on Sunday, November 16, when we will celebrate The Twentythird Sunday after Pentecost. Calendar of Events: On Sunday, November 23, the church will celebrate Harvest Festival. Please remember to bring in your gifts. Fundraising Events Atlantic City bus trip to Bally’s Casino takes place on Saturday, November 29. $35 p.p. No refunds. Deluxe motor coach leaves from Dreiser Loop (in front of the Rehab
Center) at 9:00 a.m. For seating, contact June Grimes at 347-457-8249. Spread the word, ECW 8-day cruise on the Carnival Splendor, leaving out of New York on August 12, 2015: Grand Turk, Half Moon Cay, The Bahamas and Nassau, with fun days at sea. Ocean view cabins start at $1,297 and inside cabins start at $1,217, depending on how many persons per cabin. Although the cruise is in August of next year, the cabins must be reserved early. So if you plan to go, please contact June Grimes at the church as soon as possible to indicate your interest and make a down payment.
Flyers with more information, including a suggested payment plan, are available. Outreach Program: We continue to collect non-perishable food for the feeding program at Grace Episcopal Church in West Farms. Please remember to donate. For additional information on the above, please call the church at 718320-0844, or visit our website: http://www.stjosephsepcbronx.org. “Lord, you have been our refuge *from one generation to another.” (Psalm 90:1) —M. Chambers
ing to our foundational Scripture, Romans 10:9, “For if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.” Our vision is to change hearts, change minds and change lives by teaching you how the Word of God will transform you by the renewal of your mind; one step and one day at a time. We believe that when you change your attitude, you can change your altitude! We are conveniently located at 900 Co-op City Blvd. (Bldg. 2A), on the ground level, Bronx, N.Y., 10475; main entrance - red buzzer. Doors open at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday. Free parking is available in Garage #1 on Darrow Place. Church phone: 347-920-5607. Fellowship Sunday - Tomorrow All are invited to join us on Sunday, November 16th at 3:45 p.m. We welcome our special guests from Heart to Heart
Ministries International in Honduras. Rev. Oscar Serrano will bring the Word of God. For more information on Heart to Heart Ministries, please visit their website at www.h2hcv.org. Save The Dates The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Division of Cancer Prevention and Control, Witness Cares Program will hold an interactive educational seminar to increase our knowledge about colorectal cancer. If you are age 50+ and interested in attending this informative session at Greater Love on Saturday, November 22nd at 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m., kindly RSVP by leaving a message on the church telephone; Please leave a callback number. THIS INVITATION IS OPEN TO ALL CHURCHES AND ORGANIZATIONS. Greater Love’s 2nd Annual Thanksgiving Worship & Fellowship
Breakfast, Thursday, November 27th 9:30 a.m. -11:30 a.m. Come out and begin the holiday by giving thanks to God for his grace and mercy. Put GOD first this year and He will take care of the rest! SPECIAL REMINDER: Non-perishable items are needed for our food pantry. Will you help? Weekly Schedule Sunday Bible School: 3:00 p.m. (sharp) Sunday Afternoon Praise & Worship: 3:45 p.m. Holy Communion – First Sunday Tuesday Evening Prayer: 7:00 p.m. Training for Service - A Survey of the Bible: Thursday Eve Family Nite/Youth Nite Blessing/Dedication of Children Peace & Blessings! —Pastor Carol Landrum
“Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me.” -Psalms 51:10 Spiritual Food for Thought Set your heart on righteousness – right thinking, speaking, and doing. Then you can operate in righteous authority over temptation and the powers of darkness. God calls forth a people, who are blameless, into refreshing and renewal – a people who will usher in the next outpouring of His Spirit. God’s Spirit will not rest on those who are compromised and corrupt, but on those whose hearts are yielded completely to Him. On behalf of Presiding Elder B. Landrum, Pastor C. Landrum, and the Greater Love family, we welcome and encourage you to fellowship with us. Greater Love is a teaching, preaching, tithing, faith and Bible way ministry. We believe that anyone can be saved accord-
Faith @ Work Christian Church
St. Joseph’s Episcopal Anglican Church
Greater Love Cathedral United Baptist Church
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1. CHURCH WORSHIP SPACE AVAILABLE: St. Paul's Episcopal /Anglican Church on 489 St. Paul's Place off Washington Avenue, Bronx, wishes to rent out its Worship space on Saturdays and other week days. The Worship space can also be made available for rent on Sundays after 3pm. The Church can seat over three hundred people. 2. 7,500 SQUARE FOOT SPACE, comprising a two story attached annex building to St. Paul's Episcopal Church available for rent. The space was used as a Pre-School until June 2012. If interested, call Father Scott on 914-384-2929 for an appointment. 12/27 SERVICES
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