Co-op City Times 11/17/12 by Co-op City Times

Vol. 47 No. 46

Saturday, November 17, 2012

Holiday parking hours extended by Riverbay Board for visitors this holiday season BY ROZAAN BOONE At this week’s Board meeting held on Wednesday, November 14, the Riverbay Board approved a resolution extending the hours that the holiday parking discount will be available beginning this year. Resolution 12-84, which was submitted by Board Director Raymond Tirado and seconded by Directors Evelyn Santiago, Evelyn Turner, Francine Jones and Andrea Leslie, amends Resolution 10-96 which was also submitted by Director Tirado last year and extends the hours of the holiday parking discount by a total of 10 hours per day. According to Resolution 10-96 which went into effect last year, holiday discount parking would be available to visitors of the community between the hours of 5 p.m. and 3 a.m. on Christmas Eve, December 24; Christmas Day, December 25; and New Year’s Eve, December 31, every year going forward. This week, the Board voted to extend the discount holiday parking from 5 p.m. to 12 p.m. and instead of ending at 3 a.m., it will now end at 6 a.m. on each of the three holidays. “By extending the hours from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. to the Holiday parking program, your friends, families and guests will now be able to extend their visits and

enjoy more of the holiday spirit Co-op City has to offer,” said Director Tirado. “I’m sure the holiday parking program will prove itself as successful as it was from its inception last Holiday season.” As a result, beginning this year and going forward, visitors to Co-op City on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year’s Eve, will only pay $5 for parking between the hours of 12 p.m. and 6 a.m. Before 12 p.m. and after 6 a.m. on those three days, the community’s regular parking rates will be in effect—$5 for up to 3 hours, $10 for up to 6 hours; $15 for up to 12 hours and $27 for up to 24 hours. Beginning on December 1, according to Resolution 12-84, notices informing residents of the special holiday parking rate are to be posted in the community’s 8 parking garages. Visitors taking advantage of the reduced parking rate will pay the garage attendants in cash and receive the stub of a two-part, numbered transient parking ticket with the time, make, model and license plate number of their vehicle recorded. To this ticket, a holiday parking flyer will be attached and kept in the attendant’s booth, and in the event the visitor loses their parking ticket and cannot (Continued on page 4)

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HUD loan explained in detail at management forum BY BILL STUTTIG HUD insurance fee of $2.8 million and an annual HDC/SONYMA insurance fee of The detailed parameters of the proposed $350,000, according to Riverbay Finance HUD guaranteed mortgage were explained Director Peter Merola. to about 50 shareholders who turned out for Riverbay management’s monthly forum Tuesday evening in the Bartow Community Center. Designed as a forum to explain the numerous functions of Riverbay’s Finance Department, literature handed out to the residents in attendance included details of the proposed $621.5 million HUD guaranteed mortgage from Wells Fargo Bank. The handouts were based on highlights from the final commitShareholders addressed questions regarding the ment letter received last week. Using raw numbers to explain terms of the proposed HUD guaranteed loan and other financial matters to a panel of top manthe clear differences between the agement officials comprised of Herb Freedman existing mortgage with New York of Marion Scott Real Estate, Finance Director Community Bank and the proposed Peter Merola, and Budget Director Paul Arroyo. Photo by Bill Stuttig mortgage with Wells Fargo Bank to be guaranteed and insured by HUD, shareholders heard the case that the comMerola, together with Herb Freedman, munity would have its mortgage commitprincipal of Riverbay’s Managing Agent, ments reduced by an average of $10 milMarion Scott Real Estate, Inc., broke lion annually after figuring in the additional costs involved, including an annual (Continued on page 2)

Government seeks 7- to 9-year prison sentence for Seabrook BY JIM ROBERTS Attorneys for the U.S. government urged a federal judge this week to impose a 7 to 9-year prison sentence on former Councilman Larry Seabrook at the hearing to determine his fate in January. In court papers filed on Nov. 13, prosecutors from the U.S. Attorney’s office for the Southern District of New York told Judge Deborah Batts that she should “ … impose a sentence that communicates clearly that corruption on the part of trusted public officials will not be tolerated.” Seabrook, 61, will be sentenced by

Federal Judge Deborah Batts on Jan. 8, 2013. He faces up to 20 years in federal prison for each of the nine felony counts and possible fines of more than $2 million. The 7- to 9-year sentence being sought falls within sentencing guidelines, prosecutors said. Seabrook was convicted on July 26 on three counts of conspiracy to commit mail and wire fraud, three counts of mail fraud, and three counts of wire fraud. He was acquitted on three counts charging an (Continued on page 4)

Thanksgiving deadline notice More than 240 residents came out on Saturday, Nov. 10, to join American Express and the New York Restoration Project in planting the 158 baby trees donated to the Co-op City community by Mayor Bloomberg’s Million Trees Initiative. The trees were planted around the perimeter of the newly restored north sector greenway. This planting represented the final phase of this initiative which has resulted in more than 1,800 trees being planted in Co-op City over the course of the last four years at a cost savings of $1.6-$2 million to the Riverbay Corporation. Families and individuals, including many children, in addition to the Girl Scouts and Brownies, participated in the endeavor last weekend, which also included Riverbay Buildings and Grounds personnel who predug the tree beds and fertilized and mulched the area so as to make it easier for the planters. Light breakfast and boxed lunches were provided to those who came out to help with the tree planting, courtesy of American Express. Riverbay’s Ombudsman Joe Boiko, coordinated this program with the New York Restoration Project. Michelle Sajous, Riverbay’s Director of Community Relations, organized and coordinated the registration and events of the day. Photo courtesy of Riverbay Community Relations Department

Riverbay’s administrative offices will be closed next Thursday and Friday, November 22nd and 23rd, respectively, in observance of Thanksgiving. Because of the holiday shortened work week, all community organizations must submit their club articles before 9 a.m. on Monday, November 19. Material received after this time will not be considered for publication in the Saturday, November 24th issue of the Co-op City Times. Directors’ viewpoints are due before 9 a.m. on Monday, November 19. Please note that the regular business hours of the Co-op City Times are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. each weekday. Material for publication may be emailed to cctimes@riverbaycorp.com; faxed to (718) 320-2595 or slipped under the office door at 2049 Bartow Avenue, Rm. 21. Although the administrative offices will be closed on Thursday and Friday, shareholders may contact Riverbay at 718-320-3300 and follow the prompts for emergency maintenance, and the Co-op City Public Safety Department at (718) 671-3050, and 9-1-1 for other emergencies. We wish everyone a memorable and safe Thanksgiving holiday.

Mgt. Forum down the numbers for the shareholders and answered questions regarding the proposed loan for about 30 minutes. The meeting began with a detailed breakdown of the various functions of Riverbay’s Finance Department including payroll, budgeting, collections, and accounts receivable and payable. But Merola added that aside from the daily tasks of managing all of the community’s financial functions, the department has been heavily involved in preparing the numbers which showed the exact dollar difference between the current mortgage with NYCB and the proposed HUD loan as it evolved over the past several months. For many of those months, Riverbay has been working with a general figure of a possible 3% mortgage rate for the potential HUD guaranteed loan. When the final commitment letter came through last week, the proposed interest rate was actually 2.4%, lower than originally projected. However the required annual mortgage insurance fees bring the rate closer to 2.9%. It is now estimated that the HUD guaranteed loan that was recently offered will save the community approximately $150 million in mortgage fees and associated costs over the next 15 years, the remaining term of the existing NYCB mortgage. The HUD guaranteed loan will remain fixed for an additional 20 years until the entire principal of $621.5 million is paid off. Freedman added that it is essential that Riverbay and Wells Fargo close on the loan by the November 30th deadline. He expressed confidence that the deal will be closed by then. If the deal is done by November 30th, it

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will mark the culmination of an enormous three-year effort led by Freedman to first convince HUD to change its Section 207/223(f) governing its insurance of mortgage loans for existing multi-family housing, to allow Mitchell Lama cooperatives, such as Co-op City, to qualify for the program for the first time. At the urging of Freedman and others, the section was amended in August of 2010, setting the stage for actual negotiations for a HUD insured low-interest loan to take place. If the loan is closed, as expected, Co-op City’s inclusion in this HUD insured mortgage program will be considered unprecedented and historic by many in the industry. The final 68-page commitment letter signed on November 7th by Marie Head, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Multifamily Housing at HUD, was summarized into a page of key highlights presented to the shareholders Tuesday evening. Freedman said that the final closing of the mortgage will involve the final execution and signing of nearly 50 documents within the next two weeks. In answering a shareholder’s questions, Freedman outlined that as part of the agreement, Riverbay will be required within the next 18 months to install additional smoke detectors and a carbon monoxide detector in each home in compliance with HUD standards and also Ground Fault Interrupters or GFI’s in each kitchen, bathroom and balcony outlet. GFIs automatically interrupts the flow of electricity to an outlet should water infiltrate it. Riverbay will also be required to conduct inspections of each home for the presence of friable asbestos in order to comply with current existing HUD regulations. As part of the loan, approximately $20

million is being set aside for non-critical repairs, such as needed boiler upgrades and a water treatment facility for the power plant, Freedman explained. Critical repairs that needed to be done for the loan to close, according to HUD and based on inspections conducted earlier this year, have been completed, Freedman said, which has allowed this loan process to reach this final stage nearing conclusion. Former Riverbay Board Director and Treasurer Cleve Taylor, an opponent of the existing mortgage agreement with New York Community Bank during his many years on the Board, this time commended Riverbay for coming up with the HUD agreement during a brief statement he made during the meeting. But he did raise a question about whether Riverbay’s unrestricted cash, said to be approximately $2 to $3 million, would be enough to handle any unexpected repairs and whether that could mean carrying charge increases in the future. Freedman answered that in addition to the unrestricted cash, cash reserves are maintained to cover any unexpected expenses. Freedman and Merola also outlined that as part of the agreement, Riverbay will also fund $2.1 million into the Replacement Reserve Escrow each year for repairs and, during the first five-years of the agreement, fund $2.5 million into the General Operating Reserve. This information was also presented to the shareholders as part of the literature handed out Friday evening. In the first part of the evening, a detailed outline of the operation of all the functions of Riverbay’s Finance Department was presented. Riverbay Budget Director Paul Arroyo

explained the process by which Riverbay arrives at its two-year budget and the process by which he and Management work with each department director to ensure that each department adheres to its budget, avoiding unnecessary cost overruns. Arroyo explained that as part of Riverbay’s new expected working relationship with HUD, a budget will be prepared in HUD’s prescribed format and submitted to that department for their review and approval. A similar procedure has been ongoing with New York State’s HCR and will continue since HCR will continue as Co-op City’s supervising government agency as part of the terms of the new agreement. Additional questions from shareholders regarding Riverbay’s finances and Finance Department operations dealt with the number of Riverbay employees and also the cost of operating Riverbay’s fleet vehicles. Merola said that Riverbay has approximately 1,100 employees, a number that the corporation has maintained at steady levels for the past several years. In explaining the reason why most of those positions are union positions, Merola said that Co-op City was originally developed by a consortium of labor unions which required the maintenance of a union workforce as part of the community’s ongoing management. When asked about the cost of operating and maintaining each of the community’s vehicles, Merola said that the cost is generally between $2 and $3 thousand per vehicle, depending largely on the age of the vehicle with older vehicles naturally requiring more maintenance. He said that Riverbay currently operates approximately 125 vehicles.

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2nd Combing ty p Cinext Blood Co-oDrive

Co-op City Girl Scout collecting food for hurricane victims BY BILL STUTTIG

Co-op City College and Career Fair today in Dreiser The first annual Co-op City College and Career Fair is being held today, Saturday, November 17 in the Dreiser Auditorium from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Please make every effort to attend. From 10 a.m.-12 p.m., information for students in grades 3-6 will be available. From 1 p.m.–6 p.m., issues relative to students in grades 7-12 will be discussed. A number of prestigious institutions of higher learning will be in attendance to offer advice and to disseminate information about college and financial aid. Several institutions offering career opportunities will also be on site. Co-op City clubs and organizations that provide services to families will also be available to let parents of the community know about the programs they offer and to sign up those interested in taking advantage of their services. Throughout the day, there will be valuable workshops and presentations. For further information, please contact lead organizer Evelyn Turner at 718-320-8088 or 917-3241033.

JASA’s Thanksgiving Feast JASA’s Thanksgiving feast will take place on Wednesday, November 21 in the Dreiser Auditorium, 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Tickets are available for purchase at your local JASA Co-op City Senior Center for $4. Limited tickets will be available at the door for $5. Buy your tickets in advance! Pick-ups for senior participants: Einstein - 10:00 a.m. & Bartow 10:30 a.m.

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

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When ten-year-old Co-op City resident Tiffany Challenger saw the devastation by Hurricane Sandy in many New York City neighborhoods, she, like many people, felt grateful that her own community did not see such devastation, but she also wondered how she could help those who were not spared the wrath of the terrible storm. The sixth grade student of Nativity of Our Blessed Lady School on Dyre Avenue is no stranger to volunteering as she regularly visits with seniors at the Bronx’s Jewish Hospital and Home, helps to deliver meals through Meals on Wheels, and volunteers to help set-up events like the annual Halloween Party right here in Co-op City through Riverbay’s Community Relations Department. A week after Hurricane Sandy, the Girl Scout from Co-op City’s Troop 1675

they can. She added that a wide added one more volunteer variety of items are needed rangeffort to her list as she, with ing from canned soups and vegthe help of her mother, etables, to uncooked starches Heava, contacted the food like pasta and rice. distribution charity City City Harvest will collect the Harvest, to set up a food drive food items as soon as the drive right here in Co-op City for is complete and deliver them the storm’s victims. directly to storm-ravaged comOn Saturday, December munities of New York City, such 8th and Sunday, December as the Rockaways and Staten 9th, residents with non-per- Tiffany Challenger ishable food items that they would like to Island. Residents who would like to contribute to storm victims, can bring donate items early, can drop them off at them to the lobby of Building 19. Tiffany the Building 19 Association Room. and others will be collecting the items The goal is to collect at least 50 pounds there that weekend from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. of food for distribution, but the hope is for on Saturday and 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on much more, perhaps hundreds of pounds Sunday in the lobby. of much-needed food items. Her mother, Heava Challenger, said that As Tiffany said on her flyer promoting while the drive is centered in Building 19, the drive and in person, “Our community residents throughout the community and was very fortunate but not everybody was beyond are welcome to come by and so lucky and we need to support those donate whatever non-perishable food items who are still in need.”

Long time Co-op City resident passes on at age 93 Asher Altman, an original cooperator of Co-op City and resident of the Debs Place Townhouses, departed this life on November 7, at the age of 93. At the time of his passing, Mr. Altman was employed in the Accounting and Finance Department at Consumers Union in Yonkers, N.Y., publishers of Consumer Reports Magazine and Consumer Reports Online. Mr. Altman and his family lived in Building 7 before moving to Debs Place where he resided until his death last week. As a youngster, Mr. Altman grew up in the Bronx and attended James Monroe High School before pursuing undergraduate studies at St. John’s University. In 1942, he received a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree in Accounting from St. John’s. He was then drafted into the Army during World War II and was assigned to the “Statue of Liberty” Division composed mostly of New Yorkers. Featured in the August, 2002 issue of Currents, the in-house magazine of Consumers Union, Mr. Altman recounted how fate spared him on several occasions allowing him to be around to enjoy a very satisfying career at Consumers’ where he was probably the company’s oldest employee having joined the payroll in June 1991, at the age of 72. Mr. Altman said that after one year of

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training with the “Statue of Liberty” Division in New York, the day before his company was to ship out to the Pacific, he was sent to Officer Candidate School (OCS) and left the Division. “Most of the people in my company never came back,” he told Currents. After graduating from OCS, Altman was assigned to a pool of Second Lieutenants who were to be shipped to Europe to fight at the Battle of the Bulge, except that there was an opening for a transportation officer, so he didn’t go. Mr. Altman was discharged from the Army in 1946 with the rank of Captain. He then married his wife, Evelyn, and would have had to work for 2 years to get

his CPA license, but opted instead to go into business with his father-in-law. Mr. Altman told Currents that he and his father-in-law bought the Strand garage in Brooklyn, the official garage for the Granada Hotel where the Brooklyn Dodgers stayed. Five years later, just as they had finished paying off their mortgage, the main floor collapsed destroying several cars and in essence, their business. Mr. Altman then bought and operated other retail establishments, but eventually retired in 1984. In 1986, his wife was injured in an accident which left her unable to travel. Mr. Altman said that he soon grew restless staying at home and decided to go to a temp agency. He landed a short assignment at CitiCorp which ended up lasting for 5 years. When CitiCorp downsized because of bad foreign investments, Altman said he went back to the temp agency to secure another “brief” assignment and this time, ended up at Consumers Union for a stint that lasted for the past 21 years. “He’s every employer’s dream,” Altman’s boss, Sherry Johnson, told Currents. “There isn’t anything you ask Asher to do that he won’t try to happily accommodate.” Mr. Altman is survived by his children, Richard and Zena; grandchildren, Ashley, Danielle and Dana, and a brother, Sheldon.

Wishing all our readers a Happy Thanksgiving!

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Holiday parking produce it upon departure, the attendant will be able to trace their vehicle by the license plate number. “Most garages exploit the fact that it’s the holidays and an opportunity to make money,” Warren Mitchell, Director of the Riverbay Parking Facilities Department, told the Co-op City Times last year when the holiday parking dis-

Seabrook illegal kickback scheme involving the bidding of a boiler contract at the new Yankee Stadium. The government proved at his trial that Seabrook stole more than $1 million in taxpayer funds by illegally diverting that money to relatives and friends. The money was funneled through non-profits Seabrook controlled – the AfricanAmerican Bronx Unity Day Parade and the North East Bronx Redevelopment Corp. – between 2002 and 2009. Seabrook controlled these non-profits by negotiating their leasing of office space, creating their budgets, and making personnel decisions, the government said. Citing the jury’s guilty verdicts against Seabrook following his second trial, prosecutors said the former Councilman stole money from the taxpayers of New York

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count went into effect. “In this instance, the residents benefit because hopefully, this is an opportunity for their relatives and friends to visit during the holidays without having to spend an exorbitant amount of money for parking.” Mitchell said that visitors will be directed to park on the roof of the garages where ample parking is available.

“This is especially important in Section 5 where our garages are already overwhelmed with cooperator parking,” said Mitchell. “However, as long as the weather is good, we will have more than enough available parking on the roof in each of our garages.” In addition to Directors Tirado, Santiago, Turner, Leslie and Francine

Jones, Resolution 12-84 was also supported by Board President Helen Atkins, and Directors Eleanor Bailey, Bernard Cylich, Daryl Johnson, Rev. Dr. Calvin E. Owens and Khalil AbdulWahhab. Directors Tony Illis and Othelia Jones voted no, and Director Leah Graham and Al Shapiro were absent.

City of New York. Because of his activities, hundreds of thousand of dollars that should have been directed to desperately needed worker training recruitment was wasted. “Hundreds of thousands of dollars that should have been spent on the laudable goal of increasing diversity in the New York City Fire Department was misspent. Numerous contracts that could have been fulfilled by competent nonprofit organizations went unfulfilled. This activity inevitably eroded public confidence in government and promoted cynicism regarding important government programs. “The damage done by Mr. Seabrook’s actions thus significantly exceeded the dollar amounts of the fraud. Moreover, when officials in city agencies and at

legitimate nonprofit organizations cautioned Mr. Seabrook about his activities, he responded with verbal attacks and attempts to hide and continue the fraud. “Regardless of whether Mr. Seabrook will be in a position to commit similar crimes in the future, the Court should impose a sentence that communicates clearly that corruption on the part of trusted public officials will not be tolerated,” they concluded. On Aug. 15, Seabrook’s attorneys filed a motion for a new trial and for judgment of acquittal. However, on Sept. 4, the court issued an order denying the motion in its entirety. Seabrook’s attorney Anthony L. Ricco did not return a phone call asking for comment on the government’s sentencing memorandum.

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City by hiring friends and relatives whom he knew were not providing services that they were paid to do. “ … the defendant used his role as a New York City Councilman to steer hundreds of thousands of dollars to each of the organizations, in spite of his knowledge that the organizations were improperly staffed, were failing to fulfill their responsibilities under various contracts, were submitting fraudulent documentation to the City, and were incapable of fulfilling their responsibilities in connection with various contracts and initiatives,” prosecutors wrote to the judge. In the sentencing memorandum to the judge, prosecutors wrote: “Councilman Seabrook engaged, for a period of years, in a fraudulent scheme that undermined critical programs of the

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Demonstrations by Local 78 Union Workers The housing company must use Management Corner was Atlas Restoration licensed asbestos containing material Corporation. They agreed handlers to remove the floor tiles here at to take over this work, at Riverbay, as a result, this work is conthe same rates in which we tracted out to qualified companies, who were being charged by must carry the proper licensing and CAC. We also immediately obtain the appropriate permits from the City of New began the process to rebid the entire work. York DEP and New York State DOL in order to do At issue at this point is the fact that Local 78 did this work. not have a contract or collective bargaining agreeRiverbay hired a company called CAC of New ment with Riverbay, only CAC of New York, and York, as they were the lowest qualified bidder, to since CAC of New York is no longer doing the conduct this work for the housing company. CAC’s asbestos abatement here at Riverbay, the union workers were comprised of Local 78 union members. should not be allowed to continually demonstrate at Approximately 9 weeks ago, representatives from this development. The union refuses to cease and Local 78 came to our offices and informed us that desist from demonstrating in the street along Dreiser CAC was not paying their union workers at a job site Loop opposite Building #9 and on Co-op City Blvd. in Nassau County and as a result, their union memopposite Building #22, which includes putting up bers here will be protesting on behalf of the fellow large rats at both locations that obscure the view of union members in Nassau County. motorists and pedestrians. They have their union The Local 78 workers subsequently walked off of members beat on drums, blow whistles and clang the job here in Riverbay and CAC was not able to bells, which interferes with the quiet enjoyment of meet the work load that we needed them to do with the residents who live directly across the street from the individuals they tried to use to replace these the demonstrations, and periodically ride around in workers. This work is done on a daily basis in both vehicles, parading the large rat throughout the comoccupied and vacant apartments. Combined, we munity. replace between 4,000 to 5,000 square feet of wood The New York Police Department has stated that floor tile per day. Due to CAC’s problems, many they are within their right to assemble in the street in scheduled appointments with cooperators were not the manner in which they do, however, we believe being kept because the contractor just did not have that there is no longer any merit to their demonstrathe labor needed to meet our demand. tions at this development and we have asked our As a result of this problem, so as not to further attorneys to apply for an injunction to force them to delay having this work done, which would increasingly stop their demonstrations here at Riverbay. We are inconvenience cooperators and prevent the Restoration hopeful that this will take place within the next few Department from restoring vacant apartments, we days. We thank you for your patience in this matter went to the next lowest bidder on the list, which and we will keep you informed of our progress in this

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regard. We’d like to wish you and your families a happy Thanksgiving holiday. Please remember that the Riverbay Administrative Offices will be closed on Friday, November 23rd.

Bu ild in gs 2A & 2B b a sem en t p ip e in su la t ion u p d a t e Riverbay’s maintenance workers have completed insulating the overhead pipes in the “A” wing of your basement. Work on the “B” wing will begin on Monday, November 19. Pipe insulation work will take place from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m., Mondays to Fridays. The laundry room will remain open during most of the project, but it will have to be closed for a day or two. You will be advised in advance once the laundry room closing is scheduled. Please note that elevator service to, and travel through, the “A” and “B” wings of the basement will be limited as follows: Access to the basement and tenant storage rooms in the “B” wing will not be allowed during work hours. Residents of Bldg. 2B looking to access the laundry room during those hours will have to use the elevators on the “A” wing. Please be reminded that this project is an effort to address the sweating of overhead pipes that often takes place in the basements. Thank you for your cooperation in this matter and apologies for any inconvenience caused by these activities. —Dr eiser C SO

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T h a n k sgivin g d ea d lin e n ot ice Riverbay’s administrative offices will be closed next Thursday and Friday, November 22nd and 23rd, respectively, in observance of Thanksgiving. Because of the holiday shortened work week, all community organizations must submit their club articles before 9 a.m. on Monday, November 19. Material received after this time will not be considered for publication in the Saturday,

November 24th issue of the Co-op City Times. Directors’ viewpoints are due before 9 a.m. on Monday, November 19. Please note that the regular business hours of the Co-op City Times are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. each weekday. Material for publication may be emailed to cctimes@ riverbaycorp.com; faxed to (718) 3202595 or slipped under the office door at 2049 Bartow Avenue, Rm. 21.

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Although the administrative offices will be closed on Thursday and Friday, shareholders may contact Riverbay at 718-320-3300 and follow the prompts for emergency maintenance, and the Co-op City Public Safety Department at (718) 671-3050, and 9-1-1 for other emergencies. We wish everyone a memorable and safe Thanksgiving holiday.

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Bill Stuttig CO RR E C T IO N The present balance owed on the existing mortgage that Riverbay has with New York Community Bank is $546 million. The balance was stated incorrectly in the page one story, “HUD/Wells Fargo mortgage loan solidifies Co-op City’s financial health” and in the President’s Message on page 2 in the Nov. 10, 2012 issue of the Co-op City Times. We apologize for the error.

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The reopening of Building 31’s laundry room, which was originally scheduled for yesterday, Nov. 16, will now take place on Monday, Nov. 19. A representative from the contractor, Coinmach, will be in the Building 31 laundry room on Monday afternoon until mid-afternoon, to demonstrate to shareholders how to properly use the new machines. All further laundry room renovations remain on hold until CoinMach can restructure by obtaining new offices and warehouse space which was destroyed by Hurricane Sandy. They are presently working out of a conference room in a hotel. Coinmach also has 80 buildings in lower Manhattan whose laundry rooms were totally submerged under water. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience and will keep the community informed as we go forward. We will also announce the updated timetable as soon as it is available. —R iver b a y M a n a gem en t

NOTI CE OF GE E SE RE P E LLE NT AP P LI CATI ON I N YOUR ARE A Please be advised that application of geese repellent will take place on Tuesday, November 20, around Buildings 23, 24 & 25, weather permitting. We use a product called “liquid fence” which was recommended to us by the N.Y.S. Department of Environmental Conservation as it is harmless to humans and animals. This product will not harm the geese in any way; it only makes the grass distasteful forcing the geese to relocate. While there is no negative health conditions related to this product, our contractor is, however, placing notice 24 hours in advance around the outer perimeters where this product is to be applied. At most, there may be a lingering odor from this product for up to 24 hours. Thank you for understanding. —R I VE R BAY M ANAG E M E NT

Second Reading - Resolution #12-80 SUBM I T T E D BY: R ev. O wen s SE C ONDE D BY: F r a n cin e R eva J on es BOAR D O F DI R E C T O R S M E E T I NG , DAT E D: Novem b er 14th , 2012 W H E R E AS, Riverbay’s Central Stores Warehouse requested that a bid go out for the purchase of mirrored closet doors; and W H E R E AS, The Contracts Administration Department put the bid on Riverbay’s e-bid system to reach the largest amount of vendors; and W H E R E AS, Four companies replied to the bid; and

W H E R E AS, Management reviewed the four bids, with Home Depot being the lowest responsible bidder at the following cost for each door size: 48” X 80” - $77.41 each (approximately 1,000/year) 60” X 80” - $96.29 each (approximately 1,000/year) 72” X 80” - $113.96 each. (approximately 800/year) NOW, T HE R E F O R E , L E T I T BE R E SO LVE D: that Riverbay enter into Contract #P344 with Home Depot in the not to exceed amount of $380,000 including tax delivery be approved as submitted

by Management in accordance with Board of Directors Resolution 85-16 and as amended by Board of Directors Resolution 95-44 and the President is hereby authorized to execute the contract and Management is authorized to take all steps necessary to make this action effective. YE S: Atkins, Cylich, Illis, Johnson, F. Jones, O. Jones, Leslie, Owens, Santiago, Tirado, Abdul-Wahhab ABSTAI N: Bailey ABSE NT: Graham, Shapiro ABSE NT F O R VOT E : Turner PASSE D

Second Reading - Resolution #12-82 SUBM I T T E D BY: R a y T ir a do SE C O NDE D BY: Tony I llis & E velyn Sa n t ia go BOAR D OF DI R E C TO R S M E E T I NG DAT E D: Nov. 14t h , 2012 WHE RE AS, Good customer service is a mandate for all Co-op City employees; and W H E R E AS, The Board proposes that in order to maintain consistent good customer service that Comment/Complaint signs be placed in administrative offices advising shareholders of who they may

contact for either unusually good or bad customer service; and W H E R E AS, Management should review the wording and placement of such Comment/Complaint signs, where such calls should be directed and the budget for staffing to handle, investigate and respond to such calls; and T HE R E F O R E BE I T R E SOLVE D, that the Board directs Management to review and submit a report to the Board, within 45 (forty-five) days of the passage of this resolution, with Management’s recommendations for the wording and place-

ment of customer service Comments/ Complaint signs and the proposed staffing and budget for receiving, investigating and responding to such calls. YE S: Atkins, Cylich, Illis, Johnson, F. Jones, Leslie, Owens, Santiago, Tirado, Abdul-Wahhab NO: Bailey, O. Jones ABSE NT: Graham, Shapiro ABSE NT F O R VOT E : Turner

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Public Safety Report CCPD offers Thanksgiving safety tips BY LIEUTENANT PAM APOLLO The Co-op City Department of Public Safety would like to wish everyone a happy Thanksgiving. Whether you are staying at home and cooking a feast for the family or traveling for the holiday, we have provided safety tips for the Thanksgiving holiday. Follow these holiday safety tips for a healthy and happy Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving Day has more than double the number of home cooking fires than an average day, according to the United States Fire Administration. More than 4,000 fires occur on Thanksgiving Day across the country. Stay safe while enjoying a good home cooked meal this Thanksgiving. The leading cause of home fires on Thanksgiving Day is unattended cooking. People may become distracted when entertaining while food is cooking. Others may go out and leave food in the oven or on the stove. This is never a safe option. Food may cook faster than you think or drippings may catch fire on the bottom of the stove. Kitchen fires spread quickly causing fire and smoke damage throughout your home. Frying a turkey has also been shown to be a leading cause of Thanksgiving fires. Leave exotic cooking methods to the professionals for a safe Thanksgiving. Keep potholders and food wrappers at least three feet away from your stove. Avoid loose clothing with long flowing sleeves that may drape over a hot burner. Turn handles of pots and pans inward to avoid accidents. Follow all manufacturers’ instructions regarding the use of all appliances. Be sure all burners are turned off when you leave the kitchen. After guests leave, have a responsible adult walk around your home to be sure all candles and smoking materials have been extinguished. Choking is another serious Thanksgiving hazard. The most common cause of choking is talking while eating. Try to avoid talking if you have food in your mouth. Cut food into small pieces and chew each bite thoroughly. If you feel like you may have food caught in your throat, stay where others can see you. The American Red Cross recommends the “FIVE and FIVE Can Keep ThemAlive” procedure if someone is choking. Once you know the person is unable to cough, speak or breathe, have someone call 9-1-1 and the Department of Public Safety. If the person is coughing, just keep them under observation, the force of the cough should dislodge the object. Outside interference at this point can force the object further down. Once you have established that the person is actually choking, lean the person forward and give FIVE sharp back blows with the heel of your hand. This is the procedure known as the Heimlich Maneuver, the “FIVE and FIVE” is new terminology for the same very effective procedure. If the obstruction still is not dislodged, give the person FIVE quick, upward abdominal thrusts. The same procedure is used for children over the age of one. Children under age one should be placed face down over your forearm and given back blows with the heel of your hand followed by abdominal thrusts. Gravity assists in dislodging the obstruction. If you are alone, you can perform the abdominal thrusts on yourself, just as you would on someone else. Thrusts can also be administered by pressing your abdomen firmly against a solid object, such as the back of a chair. Call 9-1-1 and leave the line open if you are unable to speak, help will be on the way. For more Red Cross fire safety and first aid information, visit www.redcross.org. 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 or are tired. Designate a driver before you begin your holiday festivities. Always buckle your seatbelt; it will save your life in a serious collision. Avoid distractions and excess speed when driving; these are the two leading causes of collisions within New York State. Always remember, if you see something, say something. If you see suspicious persons in the garage or lurking near parked vehicles on the street, an auto crime could be taking place, an auto crime could be ready to happen, notify the authorities. If you see someone who looks unfamiliar near the front or rear of the building, do not enter the building and notify the authorities. Persons intent on committing crimes

often attempt to enter the building behind a resident who has unlocked the door. Do not give them that opportunity. It may seem rude, but do not give access to your building to anyone you are not familiar with. This will help to insure the safety of your family and other residents of the building. Call 9-11 and the Department of Public Safety at (718) 671-3050 or online at www.ccpd.us. Callers may remain anonymous when giving information. The Co-op City Department of Public Safety would like to thank all persons who have called in suspicious activity or sent information via our website. It is by your actions that the crime rate remains low and a high quality of life is maintained.

Public Safety Blotter: Nov. 4-Nov. 10 November 10, 120 Benchley P lace CCPD responded to a report of a female down. Upon arrival, the female fled from officers. Further investigation revealed the female was a 16 year old runaway who may have been drinking alcohol. A short time later, two alert officers spotted the female in the Bartow Mall and were able to get her into custody without incident. Her guardian was notified and she was taken to a local hospital for treatment of a slight case of alcohol poisoning. She was treated and released. November 09, Pea r tr ee M all A wheelchair bound cooperator reported to CCPD that he went to a bank in the Peartree Mall, withdrew a sum of

money and it was stolen from him. He states as he loaded his wheelchair into his vehicle, an unknown male remove the money, jumped into an unknown red car and fled from the lot. The victim could only say that it was a male black who took the money. 356 Ba ychester Avenue (Bay Pla za ) A teen en route to school reported being robbed of a cell phone. Witnesses described the perpetrator as a male, Black, 14-16 years old, 5 foot 7, approx. 160 lbs., wearing a green jacket, brown Timberland shoes and carrying an orange bookbag. The male fled onto Bartow Avenue. A search was conducted with negative results.

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Co-op City Times / November 17, 2012

Community Responds to Relief Drive Co-op City was lucky to have been hit lightly by Hurricane Sandy. Other areas Director’s were not so fortunate and, the AfricanAmerican Association of Co-op City conducted a relief drive as a way of assisting cooperators who wanted to help those in distress. During this two-day drive, cooperators donated approximately 20 large bags of clothing and supplies. Following last week’s notice, I learned that the New York Urban League ended its relief drive earlier than I expected and, therefore, all the donations will be delivered to the National Action Network, 106 W. 145th Street, New York, NY 10039 (bet. Malcolm X and Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Blvds.) (212) 6903070 www.nationalactionnetwork.net. To all of the cooperators who donated, I thank you and I’m sure that the victims of Superstorm Sandy would like to thank you also, if they could. Special appreciation is extended to Association member, Sandra Mitchell, who helped with this drive. Tr ees P la n t ed As much as I desired to help plant trees like I did the last time, my schedule just did not permit it to happen. I received a call from a cooperator who intended to attend the African-American Association membership meeting at 4:00 p.m. on the same day, but called to say that she was too tired from planting trees and from supervising the youngsters who were also helping. I passed by the area on my Sunday morning walk and a fine job appears to have been done. That was the last of the tree planting and I join Management in thanking all the cooperators who participated. New Wa sh in g M a ch in es Several cooperators have had their clothing ruined in the new washing machines because some lack knowledge on how they should be correctly used. What happens is that bleach spots appear on dark colored clothing and the user of the washing machine has not used any bleach. I presented this issue at a recent Buildings and Grounds Committee meeting and there was only one other building representative who had this problem. Another building representative had not yet received the new machines. I would like to know if you have problems before taking it up with our Management Department. Kindly contact me if you have problems. T he H UD L oa n The Commitment Letter that some Board Directors reviewed again on November 6th was signed. On November 9th, Board Directors were notified by President Helen Atkins that the rate lock was completed and the interest rate of 2.4% would be the interest rate for the life of the loan. Board Directors have done their part in voting for the President, Management and General Counsel to take all necessary actions to make the closing happen. This 35-year $621.5 million loan to be underwritten by Wells Fargo Bank, with mortgage insurance to be issued by HUD, SONYMA and HDC is self-amortizing, at 2.4% interest. Millions of dollars in interest payments will be saved through this refinancing. I feel certain that the deal with close successfully by November 30, 2012. E lect ion s Over half the nation was in high spirits on election night, as a result of the re-election of President Barack Obama. Congratulations are also extended to all the other winners running in this election. Andy King is the candidate that I supported for the NYC Council seat on the People First and Community First line. I wish him well in his new position as NYC Councilman for the 12th District of the Bronx. Thank you to the Harriet Tubman Independent Democratic Club and the Co-op City Working Families Party for sponsoring the NYC Council

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Candidates’ Forum. It was helpful. Congratulations to all the other newly elected or re-elected officials. I trust that they will serve the people with respect

and integrity. L osin g A Dea r F r ien d It should have been no surprise that the McCall’s Funeral Home was packed with the family and friends of Ms. Doreen Sutton, former President of the African-American Association. Doreen was my good friend who possessed a warm and loving spirit. Besides being very personable and caring, she was a fantastic organizer. Some cooperators might remember the Tom Feelings & Friends exhibition of books and artwork that the Association sponsored. During her tenure, the Association sponsored several jazz concerts that were wonderful. She was instrumen-

tal in organizing the Association’s first after school program, which is still in existence. Although a caring and inspirational person, Doreen was also a “no nonsense” person and demanded “EXCELLENCE” in everything that she and the Association did. It was quite a while before I joined the Association and it was only after watching and learning from Doreen’s dynamic leadership, that I was inspired to join and continue her legacy. Someone at the home-going services said that Doreen Sutton will live on in our hearts, and she certainly does in mine. P a r t icip a t e Remember to attend your building association meetings. Please discuss any problems with your CSO or at your building association meeting. If they cannot resolve them for you, contact me and I will attempt to help you: Francine Jones, Board Director, c/o Riverbay Corporation, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475 or call me at 718-671-5957. Thank you.

Co-op City Times / November 17, 2012

Second Reading - Resolution #12-83 SUBM I T T E D BY: R a y Tir a d o SE C O NDE D BY: E velyn Sa n t ia go & Kh a lil Abd u l-Wa h h a b BOAR D O F DI R E C T O R S M E E T I NG : Novem ber 14t h , 2012 W H E R E AS, The Board believes that offering a standing cash reward of up to $2,500 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of a person or persons responsible for a felony assault against a Co-op City shareholder, their family member, or a Riverbay employee on Co-op City property will assist law enforcement’s investigation of such crimes and may deter such crimes. NOW T HE R E F O R E BE I T R E SOLVE D, that the Board authorizes, in accordance with the following procedure, on a case–by-case basis, a cash reward of up to

$2,500 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for a felony assault against a Co-op City shareholder, their family member, or a Riverbay employee if such crime occurred on Co-op City property and remains unsolved more than one month after the date of occurrence; and BE I T F URT H E R R E SO LVE D, that the Chief of Co-op City’s Department of Public Safety shall submit a confidential report to the Board of Directors describing the facts and circumstances of any felony assault against a Co-op City shareholder, their family member or a Riverbay employee if such crime occurred on Co-op City property and remains unsolved more than one month after the date of occurrence, together with a request for a cash reward; and BE I T F URT H E R R E SOLVE D, that at the next Board meeting following the receipt of such a report from

the Chief of Public Safety that the Board shall vote on whether or not to authorize the Corporation to offer a cash reward and the amount of such reward, up to $2,500, for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for such crime; and BE I T F URT H E R R E SOLVE D, that Management and the Department of Public Safety shall coordinate publicizing this award with the NYPD and that the Corporation’s General Counsel shall make the final decision on a person’s eligibility for this reward. YE S: Cylich, Johnson, Leslie, Santiago, Tirado NO : Bailey, O. Jones, Turner ABSTAI N: Atkins, Illis, F. Jones, Owens, AbdulWahhab ABSE NT: Graham, Shapiro DE F E AT E D

Amended Second Reading - Resolution #12-84 SUBM I T T E D BY: R a ym on d Tir a d o SE C O NDE D BY: E velyn Sa n t ia go, E velyn Tu r n er, An d r ea L eslie & F r a n cine R eva J ones BOAR D O F DI R E C T OR S M E E T I NG DAT E D: Nov. 14t h , 2012 W H E R E AS, The Board approved Resolution #10-96 on February 9, 2011 which established a special holiday transient parking of $5.00 from 5 p.m. to 6 a.m. every

December 24th, December 25th and December 31st; and W H E R E AS, The Board finds that the times of the special holiday transient parking rate should be expanded so as to begin at noon to 6 a.m. NOW T H E R F O R E , BE I T R E SO LVE D, that Resolution #10-96 is hereby amended to revise the hours of the special holiday transient parking rate so as to be effective from noon to 6 a.m. and; BE I F F URT H E R R E SOLVE D, that this Resolution

shall take effect immediately and that Management is directed to take all necessary action to comply with this Resolution, including but not limited to providing notices in all Garages beginning December 1st of every year; YE S: Atkins, Bailey, Cylich, Johnson, F. Jones, Leslie, Owens, Santiago, Tirado, Turner, Abdul-Wahhab NO : Illis, O. Jones, ABSE NT: Graham, Shapiro PASSE D

Second Reading - Resolution #12-85 SUBM I T T E D BY: E velyn Sa n t ia go SE C O NDE D BY: E velyn Tu r n er BOAR D O F DI R E C TO R S M E E T I NG, DAT E D: Novem ber 14t h , 2012 W H E R E AS, Proto Restoration Construction LLC. Is doing Balcony and Spandrel Repairs & Local Law Work in Co-op City under Contract 2196 A - J; and W H E R E AS, a Change Order six (6) is being requested to Contract 2196 I (Buildings 6, 7, 8, 33 & Section 5 – 2nd Floor Eyebrows) to address extensive façade repairs and approximately one hundred ten (110) outside wall leaks

at buildings 6, 7, 8 & 33 (photos attached; and W H E R E AS, the repairs are attributed to the extensive deterioration of the façade plus the additional work orders received after April of 2012 for outside wall leaks resulting in complete spandrel flashing repairs to be performed in these areas in lieu of partial isolated repairs; and W H E R E AS, the Project Manager and the Project Engineer agree with the recommended change order (Memos attached). NOW T H E R E F O R E , L E T I T BE R E SOLVE D: that the proposed Change Order Six (6) to Contract 2196 I with Proto Restoration Construction LLC. at a not to

exceed cost of $1,784,327.00 be approved as submitted by Management in accordance with Board of Directors Resolution #85-16 and amended by Board of Directors Resolution #95-44 and the President is hereby authorized to execute the contract and Management is authorized to take all steps necessary to make this action effective. YE S: Atkins, Bailey, Illis, O. Jones, Owens, Santiago, Tirado, Turner, Abdul-Wahhab NO : Johnson, Leslie ABSTAI N: Cylich, F. Jones ABSE NT: Graham, Shapiro PASSE D

Second Reading - Resolution #12-86 SUBM I T T E D BY: Ton y I llis SE C O NDE D BY: R a y T ir a d o BOAR D OF DI R E C TO R S M E E T I NG , DAT E D: Novem ber 14t h , 2012 W H E R E AS, the Contracts Department sent out thirty three (33) requests for proposals for Bid #2774, Low Pressure Boiler No. 1 Upgrade; and W H E R E AS, we received five (5) proposals which

were reviewed in detail by the Project Manager; and W H E R E AS, the Project Manager and Lizardos Mechanical & Electric Engineering recommends Maric Mechanical, Inc. as the lowest responsible bidder (Recommendations attached). NOW T H E R E F O R E , L E T I T BE R E SOLVE D: that the proposed contract 2774 with Maric Mechanical, Inc. for a total cost of $1,882,000.00 be approved as submitted by Management in accordance with Board of Directors Resolution #85-16 and amended by Board of

Directors Resolution #95-44 and the President is hereby authorized to execute the contract and Management is authorized to take all steps necessary to make this action effective. YE S: Atkins, Bailey, Cylich, Illis, F. Jones, O. Jones, Leslie, Owens, Santiago, Tirado, Abdul-Wahhab NO : Johnson, Turner ABSE NT: Graham, Shapiro PASSE D

Second Reading - Resolution #12-87 SUBM I T T E D BY: E velyn Sa n t ia go SE C O NDE D BY: K h a lil Ab d u l-Wa h h a b & Ton y I llis BOAR D O F DI R E C T O R S M E E T I NG DAT E D: Novem b er 14t h, 2012 W H E R E AS, Canzius Consulting Services has requested a lease from Riverbay Corporation for the premises at 2089 Bartow Avenue (449 sq. ft.), Bronx, New York, to be used for insurance, divorces, bankruptcy, taxes and credit services; and W H E R E AS, the term of the lease is five years and

annual rental rates are within the provisions of Resolution #85-16 as amended by Resolution #95-44; and W H E R E AS, an inquiry was requested with the Better Business Bureau which resulted in no negative findings; and NOW, T HE R E F OR E , BE IT R E SO LVE D, that the lease agreement for the premises at 2089 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, New York, by and between Riverbay Corporation, Owner, and Canzius Consulting Services, Tenant, containing the terms as negotiated by Riverbay Corporation’s Management is hereby approved as submitted by management in accordance with Resolution #85-16 as amended by

Resolution #95-44; and be it F URT H E R R E SOLVE D, that the President of the Corporation is authorized to sign the lease agreement and related documents on behalf of Riverbay Corporation. YE S: Atkins, Bailey, Cylich, Illis, Johnson, F. Jones, O. Jones, Leslie, Owens, Santiago, Tirado, Abdul-Wahhab ABSE NT: Graham, Shapiro ABSE NT F OR VOT E : Turner PASSE D

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Giving Thanks This Thanksgiving, we in Co-op City Director’s have much to be thankful for. We were spared the destruction inflicted on our fellow New Yorkers by Hurricane Sandy, as well as the following nor’easter storm while the victims of devastation continue to go without the most basic of needs, such as running water and electricity and some who have lost all. The worst we have had to endure is long gas lines. I’m certain that we now more than ever appreciate and realize the many benefits of living in Co-op City, not because we were spared the worst of the storm, but the fact that we were very well prepared, if indeed we were to experience severe damage from the hurricane. It’s that type of proactive thinking that we must aspire to in our lives and in our community. Soon we will be closing on a mortgage refinance loan with HUD ushering in federal oversight in addition to existing HCR rules and regulations for a period of 35 years. For some of us, that equals a lifetime, but for others, I hope it provides opportunity to reflect and determine was

this the best path for us and what direction suits us best now. Time will tell. Treasurer Holida y pa r king A reminder of the $5 discounted parking fee that will be in effect for the following holidays—Christmas Eve, Christmas, and New Year’s Eve. This discount was made possible by a resolution I made to the Board last year to alleviate the lack of available parking during the holiday season for our families and visitors to Co-op City, and it has been a success. As a result, we made more revenue with the Holiday discount program in volume, than the previous year. This week, I am submitted a resolution to extend the hours of the holiday parking, at the excellent recommendation of

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Retirees of Dreiser Loop Come join the fun! The RETIREES’ HOLIDAY LUNCHEON will be held on Thursday, December 6, at the Marina del Rey from 11:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., and the price is $75. Your ticket price includes transportation on a first paid, first seated basis. You can get your tickets from Beverly Waller, Ida Morton or Virginia Stewart (718-3790377) in Clubroom 19 on Mondays and Thursdays, after 3:00 p.m. TR AVE LI NG E VE NT S (2013): Hold the Dat es: Jan. 23rd (Wed) — Resorts World Casino/Aqueduct (additional information to follow). May 20-25th (Mon.-Sat.), $579 per/double. Florida: Amelia Island, St. Augustine, and Jacksonville – Guided tours. June 29th (Sat.), Senior Day Picnic, Holiday Hills (additional information to follow). Sept. 16-18th, (Mon.-Wed.), $319 per/double. Washington, DC. Guided tours, including the White House photo opportunity. Contacts: Beverly James, 718-379-0377 and Claudette Davis, 718-379-4784. NOTE: NO refund after final payment deadline (15 days prior to trip date) - Replacements gladly accepted. We encourage payment for travel insurance coverage when making initial deposit for trips. THE ATRE C O M M I T T E E : All program prices include transportation. Payments due now. New a nd E xciting: Fri., Dec. 7th – Dempsey Threatre, W. 127 St., 7:30 p.m. at $35/per. The Vy Higginsen’s “GOSPEL FOR TEENS CHOIR,” Harlem Holiday Benefit Concert (see Delores D). Leaving 6:00 p.m. Sun., Dec. 16th – GERALD W LYNCH THEATRE at John Jay College, W. 59th St., 4:00 p.m. show, NATIVITY (birth of a King), through the artistic expression of dance and song. $55. Leaving at 2:30 p.m. See Elinor B. Sat., February 16, 2013 – 7:30 p.m. Price $86. “Dianne Reeves, female jazz vocalist brings her robust, sultry voice back to the Carnegie Hall stage with several special guests.” First paid, first seated. See Elinor B. Leaving at 6:00 p.m. On Thursdays from 3:00-5:00 p.m., Committee members will be in clubroom 19. After 7 p.m., questions regarding theatre shows, call 718-324-7847 or 718-671-8637. Checks/money orders payable to: Retirees of Dreiser Loop. GOOD AND W E LFAR E : We extend our heartfelt sympathy to the family of the RETIREES’ long term member, Thelma Bertie, who recently passed away. May your memories give you strength. Cheers to Ann Mayo, recovering from her successful operation. She will be transferred to a rehab center in the near future. May the sun shine in on you, Ann, and we hope that you’ll be feeling better soon. Contact: Elinor Gordon at 718-379-8755 regarding illnesses and bereavements. “Life isn’t about waiting for the storm to pass…it’s learning how to dance in the rain.” —C la udet te Davis

our Garage Director Warren Mitchell. The new resolution extends the hours from 12:00 p.m. in the afternoon to 6:00 a.m. in the morning. I hope that my Board colleagues will support this resolution to improve the holiday discount. So tell your visiting family and friends to come to Co-op City for the Holidays. We welcome them with open arms and garages. Relief Effor t s Please take the time to donate food, money or time to the many organizations that are assisting the victims of Hurricane Sandy, as well as those in need during the holidays. To our new shareholders who will be enjoying their first Thanksgiving in their new homes and Riverbay employees working the Thanksgiving holiday tour, I wish you all a happy Thanksgiving. You may contact me at ccdirector@optonline.net; or by calling 718-320-3351. Thank you.

Co-op City Times / November 17, 2012

First Annual Co-op City College and Career Fair is today To all shareholders – Today is the day that we have all been waiting for. Therefore, I am sharing the Schedule of Events and inviting you to stop by before 6 p.m. This has truly been a labor of love on behalf of ALL children and ALL parents who are in need of additional educational resources and information. Adults will also have the opportunity to network with colleges and other career opportunities. According to a report by the Children’s Defense Fund, New York, “New York State spends about 14 times more money per bed in a youth prison than it does per desk in its high schools.” Therefore a group of volunteers and I are committed to focus our efforts on early intervention and prevention through community based supports. This first College and Career Fair is this community’s response to making a difference in the lives of youth in our community. For example, do you have a child who would love to become a TV producer? Well, have them come out and speak with Ms. Tracey Washington Bagley, who is the Senior Producer for the TV program “Here & Now” on WABC-TV. Ask what is needed to become a TV producer. Do you have a child who appears to have an interest in the water, boats? Becoming an astronaut, etc.? Well, we have an organization coming whose mission is to assist and encourage by educating and increasing public

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awareness regarding minority involvement in the maritime industry through recruitment, mentoring, scholarships, and fundraising. Most recently, we confirmed the attendance of another Southern college where the first lunch counter sit-ins started—A&T University, Greensboro, North Carolina. We have also confirmed Nyack College if you want to remain up north for college. Community, we have made an attempt to provide diversity. Just remember, this is our first and it will not be our last. We are hoping for more financial sponsors next year and more assistance from all our elected officials who serve this community. The morning session will be from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. The Mistress of Ceremonies will be our own youth advocate, Ebony Lambright. We are fortunate to have as our morning guest speaker, Dr. Robert Gore, who will share what “A Day in the Life of an ER Doctor” looks life. He will also talk about what it takes to become a medical

doctor. Dr. Gore is also known for his KAVI (Kings against Violence Initiative). Elementary students will receive a gift bag upon leaving. In Room # 8, we will have a Resource Room available for parents. Local community services will be present and parents will be able to sign up. The afternoon sessions are from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at which time we will have guest speakers talking about college & career choices/opportunities. At 2:00 p.m., Akil Bello, CEO, Bell Curves will talk about Test Preparations. At 2:30 p.m., Tracey Washington Bagley, who is a Senior Producer at WABC-TV, will share her career journey to get to where she is. Taylor Flake, a Corporate Executive, will share his road to success and talk about career opportunities at PepsiCo. At 3:00 p.m., Ms. Barbara White, who is also a community activist, will talk about the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Black College Tours that she coordinates each year. She will also share her experience with her Community Uplift through Perseverance program. Captain Robert Cook, who is the President, Organization of Black Maritime Graduates, Inc., will share information about his mentoring and scholarship program for minorities. So many Americans have lost jobs in the last year and Angela Morgan will share how her career evolved after losing a corporate position. She was on the verge

of losing her home when she baked her first fresh apple cake for sale. She later baked 100 cakes, saved her home and is now known as the “Mortgage Cake Lady!” Participants will have an opportunity to taste her delicious apple mini cupcakes at the event. Finding “Free” money for college is a great concern for parents, and we will have two workshops scheduled for participants. Our first workshop will be from 1:30 – 2:30 p.m., facilitated by Claudia Sampson, College Coach/Owner of LEEDS Coaching. Ms. Sampson will answer the question why do you need to complete the free application for Federal Student Aid or FAFSA? What impact does your family’s income have on your eligibility to get the money? Participants should be at the Auditorium by 1:30 p.m. for this workshop. If you want to learn how Pamela Johnson was able to send her two daughters to college with their tuition covered, you need to be present by 3:30 p.m. for this workshop. Find out how she did it. If you have a child in college now, this workshop will help you. We are looking forward to an awesome turnout! If you have questions or concerns, please contact me at: Evelyn M. Turner – evelyntinez@aol.com; or 917-324-1033 or 718-320-8088.

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Updated HUD Commitment HUD Loa n As you read last week, the loan should close during the week after Thanksgiving. Nevertheless, we received an updated commitment letter from HUD. So, I would like to review some of the details of the most recent commitment letter so that you’ll know exactly what’s going on here. Inst a llat ions The non-critical repairs—Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCI) and the smoke detectors must be installed in the apartments within 18 months. HUD has estimated that this project will cost $2,306,300, or around $150 per apartment. Nevertheless, we’re going to have to “provide pictures, invoices, and other documentation” to verify that we installed these items. Also, there is a statement that the Commissioner and his representatives will have the right to inspect the “progress of the repairs.” Paym ent s The mortgage, at 2.4%, for 420 months, will be paid according to the following schedule: Months 1-27 = $2,342,547.68; Months 28-47 = $2,230,583.52; Months 48-50 = $2,218,936.91; Months 51-59 = $2,205,946.24; Months 60-102 = $2,184,779.89; Months 103-121 = $2,169,535.70; Months 122-420 = $2,162,566.02. Discr im ina t ion A certification, under oath, must be made that we will not discriminate against any family with children in the selection process for housing. Not for Sale We cannot sell the property. And, we cannot rent part of our property for a period that is less than 30 days. In other words, we cannot “offer hotel services.” Insu r a nce a nd Account ing We will be required to have a $50 mil-

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lion liability insurance policy. We must remain in the Mitchell-Lama program for the life of this loan. Also, we’ll be required to submit monthly accounting reports, along with an annual financial statement. Plus, we’re going to have to establish an escrow account for all payables that are over 30 days past due. Boa r d of Dir ect or s Anyone who wants to run—including reelection—for the Board of Directors, must not have any outstanding tax liens. Occupa ncy L evel We’re going to have to submit a “certified carrying charges list detailing the occupancy level.” Viola tions All city violations (example: FDNY, Buildings, HPD, etc.) must be removed from the records within 36 months of the closing. By the way, cooperators can request that HUD inspect their apartments. Contr a ct s Any contract over $1 million must be submitted to HUD for their approval. Power Pla nt We’re going to have to maintain a Long-Term Service Agreement for the power plant. Plus, we’re going to have to provide, at least, quarterly inspections and reports about the power plant. E nvir onment al Wor k Environmental work will be required for several of our clothes cleaners, our waste transfer site, and a few other locations. Plus, we’re going to have to send in

Happy birthday in Heaven! Dearest Jerry, happy birthday in Heaven. A great son, a wonderful brother and a great friend. Our hearts will never be the same because of the pain of losing you. We will honor you and our memories of you forever. —L ove a lwa ys a n d for ever, M om , Da d, M a bel, Deb or a h , K a r en a nd Den ise.

Happy birthday in Heaven, Walter Happy birthday in Heaven, Walter, a wonderful father, brother, uncle & friend. We miss you more than words can say. —L ove a lwa ys a n d for ever, sist er Ka t h r yn; d a u gh ter s C yn th ia , Sh eila a n d Sh a nn a , a n d a ll you r n ieces a n d n eph ews.

Tribute to my brother, Jerry Dearest Jerry, this is your second birthday in Heaven. I miss you so much. Happy birthday, dear brother. I wish we could have had many more birthdays together. —L ove a lwa ys a n d for ever, Den ise. Also for you, Uncle Walter, I miss you terribly. —F r om you r lovin g n iece, Den ise.

monthly progress reports on the remediation work. Additionally, we’re going to have to get environmental hazard insurance to cover these areas. L ega l Escr ow Accoun t We’re going to need an escrow account and insurance to cover outstanding claims. M inor ity Business HUD will require us to use minority businesses. Therefore, it will be great to see lots of diversity in all of our contracts and business activities. 2007 Inspector Gener a l Repor t When you get a chance, please look up the following report, ‘2007 NYS Inspector General Report on Co-op City.’ Don’t have a computer? Please have someone look up this report and then ask them to print out the information on Co-op City that starts on page 52. Now, this report contains some of the most shocking allegations that I have ever read about Co-op City, former NYS Division of Housing and Community Renewal (DHCR)/now NYS Homes & Community Renewal, and several other Mitchell-Lama developments. Therefore, in my opinion, the information in this report should be known by every cooperator and building association here, regardless of the age of the report. (Five years is nothing!) This report lists several allegations about supposed misconduct. Also, it states that “DHCR’s failure to adequately supervise Riverbay’s financial health is a major failure impacting New York’s taxpayers and tens of thousands of residents.” Now, look, I don’t care what anyone says. Please get your hands on this report. Building associations, please get your hands on this report. Hey, I promise you that you will be shocked to see the allegations in it.

Housing Pr oject Apparently, some people are worried that Co-op City will become a large housing project. In other words, this place is going to become a dump because HUD is going to enter into the picture. Now, we will have a lot of HUD regulations to follow. And, some of these regulations will prevent us from taking out additional loans. However, think about it, should we be taking out these huge loans when we make $200 million a year? The answer is no. So, it’s going to be real interesting to see how things turn out when our access to money is limited. Nevertheless, I want all of you to share in the overall governance of Co-op City by voicing your opinions on how we should run this place, and, with your help, we’ll never let Co-op City go down and become a housing project. E lect ion I was glad to see our cooperators voting for the candidates of their choice. So, I’m hoping that by our strength in numbers we can improve the services that we receive in this community. Close Please remember that I’m trying to get several no-nonsense cooperators to run for our Board next year. So, please let me know if you would like to help us take this place back. With your help, we will win. Thank you. Questions or comments? Please send a message to: Daryl Johnson, Riverbay Board Director, c/o Riverbay Corporation, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475. Or, please send a message to me at darylhjohnson @optonline.net. Also, please call me at 718-671-4544 if you don’t receive a response from me. Okay, that’s it for now. So, please have a wonderful week. And, may God bless you and your family. Thank you.

Building 4 elevator shutdown Monday Building 4’s elevator cars 3 and 4 will be shut down on Monday, November 19, for one hour starting at 9 a.m. until 10 a.m. for repairs. In order for us to make repairs to car #3, the #4 car must be taken out of service for about an hour’s time allowing the mechanics to copy software

from the #4 car to be used in the #3 car. We apologize in advance for any inconvenience this may cause. Public Safety will be on stand-by in the lobby and on the 18th floor in the event of an emergency and may be reached at 718671-3050. —R I VE R BAY M ANAGE M E NT

Free CiCi’s pizza for all on Thanksgiving in the Bronx CiCi’s Pizza, located at 1776 E. Gun Hill Road in the Bronx, will be keeping its doors open on Thanksgiving this year and will give away its famous endless buffet for adults and children for free all day while supplies last. No purchase is necessary, but drinks are not included and will be available at regular price. “We’re new to the Bronx community and want to say ‘thank you’ to our great neighbors for making us feel so welcome,” said CiCi’s Pizza Franchisee Nabeel Ansari. “As part of this community still recovering from Hurricane Sandy, we also wanted to invite people affected by the storm to come enjoy a meal on us this Thanksgiving.” CiCi’s Pizza offers more than 28 pizzas in rotation on its endless pizza buffet, in addition to pasta, salad, soup and dessert. Every CiCi’s restaurant makes each pizza by hand using house-made dough, sauce made in small batches with special herbs and seasonings, freshly grated cheese and crisp vegetables. Guests are limited to one free visit on Thanksgiving. CiCi’s will offer hot, made-to-order carryout pizzas at regular price throughout the day. The restaurant hours of operation for dine-in and carryout are Sunday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.

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Circle of Christ Church The Circle of Christ Church family extends a warm welcome to you and your family and invite you to come and worship with us at 147 Dreiser Loop, patio level. Rev. Sam Colon, Senior Pastor; Rev. Luis Ramos, Assistant Pastor. The Apostle Paul wrote in 2 Corinthians 4:18, “We set our eyes not on what we see but on what we cannot see. What we see will only last a short time, but what we cannot will last forever.” During these difficult times that we are living in, we need to put our trust in the Lord. With our hope in God we believe for better times to come, even if there are not here yet. We encourage you to put your trust in God even if you cannot hear His voice. We can choose to believe and hope. We can choose to focus on the hurt or

Building 11 Association Our Monday, November 5th meeting started promptly at 7:05 p.m., as always. The inspirational message was given by Clara Evans reminding us to “Trust in the Lord with all of your heart and He will direct your path.” Thank you, Clara, for that special message. President Deborah Henry attended the November 1st Precinct Council Meeting in Bartow and reported that there is a new Captain of the 45th Precinct. She gave us some good news about the 5% decrease of crime in our community and that there were no reported crimes or burglaries during Hurricane Sandy. All donations for the victims of this devastating hurricane can be brought to the local police department. Ms. Henry continues to encourage people to come out to these important community meetings. Our condolences and prayers are extended to the family of Coach Cliff Wade who recently passed away from Building 11C. President Henry spoke at length regarding the Tuesday, November 6th Presidential election and informed everyone about the van service sponsored by Riverbay that was provided to assist our seniors to get to the polls. Thank you, Riverbay. Some upcoming events discussed will be the very important College Fair on Saturday, November 17th for grades 3-6 from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. and for Grades 7-12 from 1-6 p.m. Please watch out for postings in the lobby. Our Building 11 Association Bake Sale will be held Saturday, November 17th from 12 p.m. until…in the rear of Building 11B in the meeting room. We are asking for donations of cakes, pies, cookies and other pastries. Please come out and support your Building Association!! It’s also time for Movie Night on Friday, November 16th. Time to be announced in the rear of Building 11B for a donation of $3. Our guest presenter was Sergeant Gregory from Public Safety. He informed us about the wonderful S.H.A.R.P. Program. He taught us about how this Sexual Harassment and Rape Prevention Program can help prepare each of us to recognize some danger signs to prevent becoming a victim of crime. He taught us about computer predators targeting our children. He gave us safety tips, such as double locking our front doors, not opening your door or building for people that you don’t know and to have your keys ready upon entering the building. He recommended placing timers on your lights to turn them off and on when you are not at home. Sergeant Gregory encouraged us to trust our instinct regarding danger. He showed us Physical Safe Defense Techniques that can be used if you are attacked. Please be aware and alert!!! Refuse to be a target. Call Public Safety at 718-671-3050 if you see any suspicious activity or to report a crime. Thank you, Sergeant Gregory for this information. We thank all of our Building Association volunteers. Congratulations to our 50/50 and second chance winners. The next Building 11 Association meeting will be held on Monday, December 3rd at 7 p.m. in the Meeting Room, 11B rear lobby. Hope to see you there!! —Sh eila R ich bu r g

set our eyes on the Healer. Our Healer and Savior awaits with open arms and invites those who are heavy burdened to come and rest on Him. What He gives will last forever. We remind you that we are collecting non-perishable items and supplies in order to provide and support families in need of food. We also are providing counseling and referral services for families in the community. If you need or know someone in need, please call 347-945-1992. Please leave a message and we will gladly call you back. Come join us at Circle of Christ Church and experience the Love of God. C H UR C H SE RVI C E SC H E DUL E Wednesday – 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. - Prayer & Bible Study

Friday — 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Youth Night and Children’s Bible Club Sunday Service 11 a.m. - Worship and the Word Children’s Church - 5 year old to 12 year old Little Lambs - Potty trained, 4 year old Special activities Thanksgiving dinner - Tuesday, Nov. 20, 7-9 p.m. ALL ARE WELCOME! M a r r ied C ou p les Circle of Christ Church extends an invitation to all the married couples of Co-op City to join us on Saturday, December 1 at 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. for a time of fellowship, food and music. Guest Speaker: Dr. Derek Suite. —R ev. Sa m C olon

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The forgotten city...until election time Now that one election is over, some folks we’ve never heard of yet are begin- Director’s ning to jockey to run for Mayor of New York City, which Co-op City is a part of, though you would never know it from how we are treated, or maybe I should say ignored, despite paying our fair share of taxes. You’ve heard it before, less coverage than we should get from the 45th Precinct, but fortunately, we have our own Public Safety force, paid for with hard earned cooperator dollars. Don’t get me wrong, I’m glad for our Public Safety force and grateful for the service of many dedicated men and women who are officers, however, for years and years now, it almost seems like a case of double taxation. We pay for our Public Safety force, but what do we get for our tax dollars? The same goes for Sanitation services. No one seems to address this, and as you read this, you’re probably thinking I’m reading this for the umpteenth time, but you know this, and we are not treated like other communities where the squeaky wheel seems to get all the grease. We pay our municipal taxes, but do we have regular garbage pick-ups from the city? No, we have to use the Peartree Facility, so once again, we seem to be paying double for what are supposedly considered essential services. Why should we pay what is basically taxes twice? And the beat goes on, however, fellow cooperators, we need to have some strategic and serious discussions about our future, to hold our elected officials accountable, and send a clear message that they won’t get our vote unless they stop ignoring us and begin to truly represent us and not just hold parties with free food for votes. We need to come together, with this club here and that club there, and organizations, all moving together to show strength in Co-op City and

advocate what’s best for our community. United, we have strength. We need to bring churches, and community-based organizations, and political clubs, and teenagers, and seniors, all of us, working together, because we can make things work. Just watch, you’ll see, soon, Candidate A and Candidate B, and who knows how many others will start parading around Co-op City in their quest to become Mayor. Well, I say, none of these interchangeable candidates should get our vote unless they say what they would do for Co-op City, and I don’t mean pie-in-the-sky promises, but specific guarantees, and by that, I don’t think we should tolerate anyone who won’t pledge to free us from the punishment of selectively being forced to pay for asbestos abatement work that is not needed and absolutely poses no threat or danger to anyone, and is rising in cost each year. Why are we the only ones being forced to pay this exorbitant amount, an amount that has so far cost us some $20 million since the city’s DEP ordered us to do this work, and who knows what caused this to happen in the first place? It makes no sense. We have to begin planning, and have to be astute as to what we want and require from both government and our elected officials. I’ve said it before, and I’ll keep bringing it up, unnecessary asbestos abatement work costing us $4 million a year and climbing, close to $5 million so far this year. Why us? No one can give a satisfactory answer, and our elected officials are nowhere to be found, however, we should not be surprised because election time is over, so it’s on to the next election without stopping, or so these impersonators think, these wanna be mayors who will start

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coming around early seeking our vote. Time will tell, we will not forget, a day of reckoning is coming. Rumblings in the grapevine hopes there may soon be an announcement from former Assemblyman Stephen Kaufman who prepared a report, with the help of former DEP Commissioner of the City of New York Joseph Miele, which proved conclusively beyond doubt that the asbestos in our floor tiles poses no threat to either our cooperators or workers, so I ask again, why is this arbitrary and onerous cost only being selectively applied to Co-op City and all other housing with the same floor tiles are being given a pass? This is not right, it’s unfair, and we are being punished unfairly financially at a time of economic woe when most are struggling just to keep household budgets from bursting at the seams. Now is the time we must come together and stand as one voice to demand true representation from our elected officials. Can anyone even name our previous City Councilman? He supposedly represented us for years, but I’m not sure of anything concrete he ever did to benefit the entire community. What do we have to show for it? We can change things, however, it means getting involved, being willing to attend meetings, to organize, to show that we are a strong voting bloc that will no longer be ignored. Let’s begin coming together, and in the new year, in January, we can begin to follow in the tradition of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in bringing to fruition some of the things he was yearning for, his dream. I want to wish everyone a happy and safe Thanksgiving holiday. We must get started soon. Give me a call at (718) 320-8035, or email me at tonyshome10475@gmail.com, no attachments, please.

Eleanor Roosevelt Democratic Club The Eleanor Roosevelt Democratic Club extends sincere congradulations to those Democratic candidates who were duly elected in the General Elections on Tuesday, November 6. It is expected that these electees will present themselves as positive community advocates for better government and help to establish a venue to help needy citizens and members of the community to help solve the many problems, both politically and domestic, existing here. Good luck in your endeavors. The Good and Welfare Committee is still a part of our organization. Ms. Gertie Brown is the Chairperson of this Committee. She can be reached at 347-2752995. If there are any instances of illnesses, such as hospitalizations, surgery, death in the family or homebound status, please contact Ms. Brown on these mat-

Building 12 Association Our Halloween event was a success, thanks to Sonia, Stella, Doris, Ms. Walker, and our kids who looked so cute in their costumes. Don’t forget to hand in your dues envelopes. A prize will be given to the floor captain(s) who hand(s), in dues collected from his/her entire floor. In December, with your help, we will be handing out Christmas gifts and wish each other a happy holiday and New Year. Let us know how many seniors on each floor are in need of a flashlight and to simultaneously ask that they join the RUOK program if they have not already done so. If you see something, say something. Don’t open your door to anyone you don’t know and don’t buzz anyone in you are not expecting. Our thoughts and prayers go out to our sick and shutin, to the troops and to all who have lost family and friends. We welcome our new neighbors. Come and join us. To reach us via email building12@verizon.net or call 718-379-7841. —Son j a M a xwell

ters. She will take care of all acknowledgements from the club related to these matters. We thank all the club members and community persons who worked the polls as Inspectors, Coordinators, and AD Monitors in the General Election. Your participation was paramount in this successful, historic

event. The club extends get well wishes to those members who have been ill and are recovering. I would like to thank the membership and the community for your continued support. —G eor ge T. C la r k e

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Black Forum Defensive Driving resumes next week Our next defensive driving course will be held on Saturday, December 8, Rm. 1, Dreiser Community Center, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Call today to register, 718-320-8035. Lower your insurance cost by 15% and remove up to 4 points from your driver’s license. Please make your check in the amount of $35, payable to “the Black Forum of Co-op City,” and mail to P.O. Box 563, Bronx, N.Y. 10475 at least 1½ weeks before the class, or you can walk in on the day of the class but you must have $35 in cash to pay for the course. Aqueduct Casino We’re going to Aqueduct Casino on Saturday, December 15, leaving from Dreiser Rehab at 2 p.m. sharp, back of the Library on Asch Loop at 2:15 p.m. and 135 Einstein Loop at 2:30 p.m. Returning

to Co-op City at 8:30 p.m. We need 40 people at $20 a piece. Call today for your seat; Seats are going fast, (718) 3208035. Wiz of Oz a u dit ion s con t in u e Wiz of Oz rehearsals every Saturday this month in Room 1 of the Dreiser Center at 1:30 p.m. SHARP. The play will be held on Sunday, December 9. Three (3) more actors/actresses between the ages of 14-18 ONLY are needed. Ability to sing and dance a MUST. Come to Room 1 on Saturday. Not ice: All Section 5 food p a n t r y pa r t icip a n t s All Section 5 residents must pick up their food packages on Wednesdays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Evangelical Church of Co-op City. You must bring your white cards to be able to pick up

your food. For more information, please call (718) 320-8035. Black Forum Aerobics in session Aerobics classes are held every Monday and Wednesday, Dreiser, Aud. A, 7:30 p.m. To register, please call (718) 320-8035. Nominal fee for each class. Emergency Food Program We are open on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m., Room 20 at the Dreiser Community Center. Also, due to budget constraints and shortage of available food, you must live within zip code 10475 to participate in this program. You must also have your card with you and bring two clean plastic shopping bags. In order to receive food, you must present a current photo ID such as a non

or driver’s license or any photo ID card with proof of address. You will then be issued a card in order to pick up food in the future. Volunteers wanted We need volunteers for Tuesdays and Thursdays, 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Call (718) 320-8035. We Need You - Join Us Today Now is the time for us to get involved. Membership is $5 per year/person. Call (718) 320-8035 or write to Black Forum, P.O. Box 563, Bronx, NY 10475; email: coopcityblackforum@gmail.com. Help us keep independent community organizations alive in Co-op City. Everyone is encouraged to join. Call us or visit us in Room 20 in the Dreiser Community Center. —Tony I llis

American Legion Post 1871 Greetings to all of our Post members who are home-bound and recovering from various medical operations. We wish you a speedy recovery. Happy birthday to all of our Post members who have a birthday in the month of November: Ortiz A. Hannys, William E. Gordon, John J. Jackson, Robert Moss, Sr., Henry M. Newman, Ernest A. Medaglia, Silas J. Stanford, Carlos Tricoche, Stephen Werner, Andre Williams and Richard Werner. If I don’t have your name down for this month, contact me ASAP and it will be in the next issue of the Co-op City Times. Our Post is located in the Section 5 Community Center, 135 Einstein Loop, Room 41. Our office number is 718320-8165 and you can also reach us by

e-mail at post1871@optimum.net. The next EXECUTIVE meeting will be held on November 3rd, Saturday, at 11 a.m. sharp. What are the three most important issues veterans face this Veterans’ Day? 1. Health care. 2. Career opportunities, and 3. The VA claims backlog. If you have a friend or family member buried in Arlington National Cemetery and you have a computer, you can launch a web search that will allow you to locate a specific gravesite and view it, along with the location of the head stone in Arlington National Cemetery and information of the military and political leaders buried there. The website is www.arlingtoncemeterv.mil. Post 1871 would like to thank the following members who attended the

Military Ball at the Villa Barone on November 9th for supporting our Post, Mrs. & Mr. Robert Felicano, Mrs. & Mr. Kenneth Nelson, Mrs. & Mr. William Gordon, James A. Lowell, Jerome Rice, Touba LA Crown and Richard I. Lawson, Jr. And for all of our Post members who couldn’t attend this Military Ball, I hope you make next year. I hope all of our Post members had a hearty “FREE” meal at Applebee’s on Veterans’ Day. If you didn’t, I hope you make it to Applebee’s next year. They show their appreciation every year for our veterans. This is their way of saying “thank you” to our veterans. All Post 1871 members, we are looking for volunteers to keep our room clean as possible. Please sweep, mop, wax the

floors, if you have the time. Our Post will be checking our members to see who hasn’t paid their dues for the year 2013. Remember, it’s only $40. We will take cash, check or money order. Just hand it over to our Post Finance Officer, William Gordon. The Bronx VA has taken clients from the Manhattan VA Hospital on 23rd Street due to flooding. Once their building has electricity, they will return. How could you tell when Mitt Romney was lying? Answer: When his lips were moving. A bartender is just a pharmacist with a limited inventory. This information was provided by the post information officer. —R ich a r d L L a wson , J r.

Co-op City Branch of the NAACP THE NEXT MEETING OF THE CO-OP CITY BRANCH OF THE NAACP EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE IS TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2:30 P.M. IN ROOM 36, EINSTEIN COMMUNITY CENTER, EINSTEIN LOOP. This meeting of the Executive Committee will move further regarding the NAACP Election and Nominating Committee work. Thank you to the members for their work. On Thursday, September 27, a nominating committee was established. Tuesday, October 23, the committee submitted a slate for the Executive Committee. All members achieving membership, thirty days and over can vote, but to run for a position, membership since April is required. Nominations can be taken from the floor with three (3) signed petitions. At the Tuesday, November 27th meet-

ing, the voting will take place for four (4) hours, 3 p.m. – 7 p.m. Congratulations to all the winners and participants in last week’s major election. The NAACP supported candidates who are proponents of programs working toward solutions of economic and world problems for equal rights with better understanding and accepting of negotiated solutions that will eliminate social problems. Folks who made it through the election process and voted deserve congratulations too. Good luck to everyone as we move forward, working together. The NAACP looks forward to President Barack Obama’s second term. The most important point here was to exercise your right to VOTE in this and every election. Last Sunday, the actual Veterans’ Day, the NAACP celebrated these notable service men and women from WW2 to

The Williamsbridge Club of the National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Clubs, Inc. is an organization dedicated to community service in the areas of health, employment, education and economic development. The Adult Club meets at Dreiser Center on the second Friday of every month. Ombudsmen are men of the community interested in decreasing the drop out rate of our youth. We are always looking for women and men with a like mind to join us and work in these service areas. If you are of a like mind and are interested in commu-

nity service, please consider joining the Adult Club or the Ombudsmen. Call Sandra Hall, Membership Director, 917972-7732. The Youth Club consists of youth 12 to 18 years of age. The Youth Club is dedicated to community service, higher education, technology and activism. If you fit this description, are interested in expressing yourself, obtaining community service credit, developing new programs and leadership skills, you should contact Sylvia Hicks, Youth Advisor, at 917-9215445, or at sylviaah@hotmail.com, subject: Youth Club. Mrs. Hicks will be at the

the Iraq War conflict, as well as those every day men and women who serve and have served. They include: Fighter Group Tuskegee Airman, Italy 1945; Gen. Hazel Johnson, 1st African American female General; Gen. Colin Powell, former National Security Advisor, Commander of the U.S. Army Forces Command, 1st African American Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff; Major General Marcia Anderson, highest ranking African American woman currently serving; Iraq War Veteran, Tammy Duckworth, the 1st Asian American elected to the US Congress in IL and the 1st disabled woman to serve in the US Congress. Unfortunately, victims of Hurricane Sandy will be needing support for a long time to come. Please support their recovery through the channels published on legitimate networks. Thank you again to

our Department of Public Safety and all first responders for their heroic efforts during Sandy. This press release is submitted with the approval of President of the Co-op City Branch of the NAACP, Jeannette Graves. Join the NAACP now, attend meetings, be part of this nonviolent army! Meetings of Branch 2210 are held in Room 36, Einstein Community Center, 135 Einstein Loop. To share news and to contact us, write the Co-op City Branch of the NAACP, P.O. Box 753111, and Einstein Station, Bronx, NY 10475 or email, evalazaar@gmail.com. Remember, enter your NAACP membership number when renewing. If you have a question, contact the Co-op City Branch of the NAACP as stated. —E va K ind a ich i-L a za a r

Williamsbridge Club Riverbay Scholarship Event today. Please look for the Williamsbridge Club table. Applications for all the clubs and for scholarships will be available today. Thanks to all for making the Employment Seminar a success on October 27. On Saturday, January 26, we will present our Ombudsmen’s program, Addressing the Challenges of Minority Males: Each One Reach One. We ask not only that you reserve the day, but if you have a subject that you are interested in covering at this event, please contact Sylvia Hicks at the above telephone

number. If you are would like to render community service, assist with any of our programs or require more information, please contact Eloise Paige, First Vice President. Information about the National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Clubs, Inc. may be found at www.nanbpwc.org. You may contact us at our mailing address: Williamsbridge Club, Post Office Box # 6, Co-op City Station, Bronx, New York 10475. —Sylvia H ick s

Co-op City Times / November 17, 2012

Second Reading - Resolution #12-88 S U B M I T T E D B Y: E ve l y n S a n t i a g o S E C O N D E D B Y: K h a l i l A b du l - Wa h h a b BOA RD O F DI RE C T O RS M E E T I NG DAT E D : N ov. 1 4 t h , 2 0 1 2 W H E R E A S , on December 1, 2011, Jong Pil Lee had requested a lease from Riverbay Corporation for premises at 137 Dreiser Loop (1,596 sq. ft.), Bronx, New York, to be used for retail sale of fresh fruits & vegetables, health food, oriental groceries,

cigarette and tobacco products, soda and beer for off premises consumption; and W H E R E A S , Jong Pil Lee has requested a Consent to Assignment pursuant to the terms of the lease, to assign the lease to Chang Soo Lee; and W H E R E A S , an inquiry was requested with the Better Business Bureau which resulted in no negative findings; and W H E R E A S , the term of the lease and annual rental rates are within the provisions of Resolution #85-16 as amended by

Resolution #95-44; N OW, T H E R E F O R E , B E I T R E S O LV E D , that the lease agreement for the premises at 137 Dreiser Loop, Bronx, New York, by and between Riverbay Corporation, Owner, and Jong Pil Lee, Tenant, containing the terms as negotiated by Riverbay Corporation’s management is hereby approved as submitted by management in accordance with Resolution #85-16 as amended by Resolution #95-44; and be it F U RT H E R R E S O LV E D , that the

President of the Corporation is authorized to sign the Consent to Assignment and related documents on behalf of Riverbay Corporation. Y E S : Atkins, Bailey, Cylich, Johnson, F. Jones, O. Jones, Leslie, Owens, Santiago, Abdul-Wahhab N O: Tirado A B S TA I N : Illis A B S E NT: Graham, Shapiro A B S E NT F O R VOT E : Turner PA S S E D

N OW T H E R E F O R E, LE T IT B E R E S O LV E D : that the proposed contract 2775 with Express Plumbing Sewer & Water Main Corp. for a total cost of $211,389.16 be approved as submitted by Management in accordance with Board of Directors Resolution #85-16 and amended by Board of Directors Resolution #95-44 and the President is hereby authorized to

execute the contract and Management is authorized to take all steps necessary to make this action effective. Y E S : Atkins, Bailey, Illis, F. Jones, O. Jones, Owens, Santiago, Tirado, Abdul-Wahhab N O : Cylich, Johnson, Leslie, Turner A B S E N T: Graham, Shapiro PA S S E D

New York, by and between Riverbay Corporation, Owner, and Anjeet Sobti, Tenant, containing the terms as negotiated by Riverbay Corporation’s Management is hereby approved as submitted by management in accordance with Resolution #85-16 as amended by Resolution #95-44; and be it F U RT H E R R E S O LV E D , that the President of the Corporation is authorized to

sign the lease agreement and related documents on behalf of Riverbay Corporation. Y E S : Atkins, Bailey, Cylich, Illis, Johnson, F. Jones, O. Jones, Leslie, Owens, Santiago, Tirado, Abdul-Wahhab A B S E NT: Graham, Shapiro A B S E NT F O R VOT E : Turner

Second Reading - Resolution #12-89 S U B M I T T E D B Y: K h a l i l A b d u l - Wa h h a b S E C O N D E D B Y: E v e l y n S a n t i a g o B OA R D O F D IR E C TO R S M E E T I NG DAT E D : N ov. 1 4 t h , 2 0 1 2 WHEREAS , the Contracts Department sent out fifteen (15) requests

for proposals for Bid #2775, Domestic Water Valve Replacement; and W H E R E A S , we received five (5) proposals which were reviewed in detail by the Project Manager; and W H E R E A S , the Project Manager has concluded Express Plumbing Sewer & Water Main Corp. is the lowest responsible bidder (Recommendation attached).

Second Reading - Resolution #12-90 S U B M I T T E D B Y: R a y Ti r a d o S E C O N DE D B Y: To n y I l l i s B OA R D O F D I R E C T O R S M E E T I N G DAT E D : N ov. 1 4 t h, 2 01 2 W H E R E A S , Anjeet Sobti has requested a lease from Riverbay Corporation for the premises at 2091 Bartow Avenue (617

sq. ft.), Bronx, NY, to be used for tax services, insurance broker & legal services; and W H E R E A S , the term of the lease is five years and annual rental rates are within the provisions of Resolution #85-16 as amended by Resolution #95-44; and N OW, T H E R E F O R E , B E I T R E S O LV E D, that the lease agreement for the premises at 2091 Bartow Avenue, Bronx,

Second Reading - Resolution #12-91 S U B M I T T E D B Y: E v e l y n T u r n e r S E C O N D E D B Y: K h a l i l A b d u l - Wa h h a b B OA R D O F D IR E C TO R S M E E T I N G DAT E D : N ov. 1 4 t h , 2 0 1 2 W H E R E A S , MONTEFIORE MEDICAL CENTER has requested an Amendment to Lease dated January 1, 2002 from Riverbay Corporation for the premises at 115 Dreiser Loop (7,432 sq. ft.), Bronx, New York, to be used for Medical Group Practice, and W H E R E A S , the term of the Amendment is five years commencing January 1, 2013 and annual rental rates are within the provisions of Resolution #85-16 as amended by Resolution #95-44; and

N O W, T H E R E F O R E , B E I T R E S O LV E D , that the Amendment to Lease Agreement dated January 1, 2002 for the premises at 115 Dreiser Loop, Bronx, New York, by and between Riverbay Corporation, Owner, and Montefiore Medical Group, Tenant, containing the terms as negotiated by Riverbay Corporation’s management is hereby approved as submitted by management in accordance with Resolution #85-16 as amended by Resolution #9544; and be it F U RT H E R R E S O LV E D , that the President of the Corporation is authorized to sign the lease agreement and related documents on behalf of Riverbay Corporation. TA B L E D

Second Reading - Resolution #12-92 S U B M I T T E D B Y: To ny I l l i s SE C ON D E D B Y: K h al i l A b d ul - Wah h ab B OA R D O F D IR E C TO R S M E E T I N G DAT E D : N ov. 1 4 t h , 2 0 12 W H E R E A S , the Contracts Department sent out Twenty two (22) requests for proposals for Bid #2782, Preventative Maintenance of Sanitary & Storm Sewers and Emergency Work; and W H E R E A S , we received three (3) proposals; and W H E R E A S , bids were reviewed in detail by the Project Manager; and W H E R E A S , the Project Manager has concluded Adriatic Artisan Works is the lowest responsible bidder (Recommendation attached).

N OW T H E R E F O R E , L E T I T B E R E S O LV E D : that the proposed contract with Adriatic Artisan Works over a two (2) year period for a not to exceed contract amount of $550,000.00 be approved as submitted by Management in accordance with Board of Directors Resolution #85-16 and amended by Board of Directors Resolution #95-44 and the President is hereby authorized to execute the contract and Management is authorized to take all steps necessary to make this action effective. Y E S : Atkins, Bailey, Illis, F. Jones, O. Jones, Owens, Santiago, Tirado, Turner, Abdul-Wahhab N O: Johnson A B S TA I N : Cylich, Leslie A B S E N T: Graham, Shapiro PA S S E D

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African-American Association T h a n k s g i v i n g M e m b e r s h i p M e e t i n g : Thanks to all who could attend. The following is a brief summary: All were elated over the re-election of President Barack Obama, the election of NYC Councilman Andy King and other Democrats. A trip to the Presidential Inauguration on 1/23/13 is being planed. * We planned and conducted a relief drive for victims of Hurricane Sandy. The National Action Network will deliver to the affected locations. * A few Alvin Ailey tickets remain for 12/15/12. * Holiday Party committee was formed for the 12/8/12 meeting. * Several cooperators have had their clothing ruined in the new washing machines because some lack knowledge on how they should be correctly used. It was determined that additional demonstrations should be given, problems should be discussed and possibly resolved at Building Association meetings and Management should post instructions on the Riverbay crawler. Most did not like the new machines. * News from the Board of Directors: HUD loan Commitment Letter was signed and the deal will close by 11/30/12; College Fair 11/17/12, Dreiser Center; Youth Center at former Bingo Hall site is desired. * News from the Coalition: Dr. James McIntosh will be Kwanzaa speaker, 12/29/12. We were happy to see our former Association Secretary, Meena Sharpe-Hicks, and former Association President Alan Hicks. Thanks to Estelle Rollins, Sandra Williams Jackson and Augusta Terzol for their donations. The birthdays of Sandra Mitchell and Deborah C. Nelson were celebrated and all enjoyed music and Thanksgiving dinner of turkey, stuffing, yams, mac and cheese, cabbage, rice, potato salad, cornbread, cakes and pies. If you could not attend, you may send your member-

National Council of Negro Women Come s ee the c herr y blossoms in Wa s h i n g t o n , D C . Join us for a guided tour of Washington, DC, April 5 – 8, 2013 featuring tours of: Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial, Arlington National Cemetery, Iwo Jima Memorial, WW II Memorial, Korean War Veterans Memorial, Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Smithsonian Institution, US Capital, Embassy Row, Lincoln Memorial, and the White House. Motor Coach transportation. Cost: doubles, $419; singles, $539. For more information, contact: 718-671-4804, 718-6559034 or 718-320-9694. Ou r S at u rd a y Ed u c at i o n a l P ro g ra m fo r 2 0 1 2 2 1 1 3 . Children in Grades 2-8 will receive small group instruction in reading and mathematics each Saturday during the school year with certified teachers in Room 14, Dreiser Community Center. Registration continuing each Saturday as space allows 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. For further information, call (718) 655-9034 or (718) 671-2555. As we approach the holiday season, please keep in mind those who are less fortunate or those who may have experienced the wrath of Hurricane Sandy. Keeping with the legacy of Mary McLeod Bethune, the founder of NCNW, we will be collecting items for children and teens to donate to a local shelter and to some of those who were affected by “Sandy.” We will be collecting new and unwrapped toys, books, hat, scarves, sock, and pampers. Please drop off your donation Saturdays, December 1, 8, 15 from 9:00 a.m. -12:30 p.m. at Dreiser Community Center, Room 14. For further information, please contact the Youth Committee Chairperson at (917) 399-2643. On Saturday, November 17, the students of the NCNW Saturday School will be attending the first Annual College and Career Fair in Dreiser Auditorium. It’s never too early for youngsters to start thinking about going to college. Happy Thanksgiving. “May your Thanksgiving be so full of blessings, big and small, that you could count all day and not have time to count them all! To our sick and shut-in, you are in our thoughts and prayers daily. Please contact Sadie Gilmore to notify us of birthday, illness or the death of a member, 718-671-3721. Happy birthday to our November members. — Ma xi n e S u l l ivan

ship check or money order (DO NOT MAIL CASH) of $15 for a single membership and $25 for families to: African-American Association of Co-op City, P.O. Box 702, Co-op City Station, Bronx, NY 10475. The following are ongoing programs which the Association sponsors and encourages your participation: Z u m b a F i t n e s s C l a s s e s – Mondays, 6:00 p.m. Dreiser Center, Room #2. Fee: $5; Registration: $15. Call 917-459-4491. E d u c a t i o n – The Per Ankh Study Group meets on the 1st and 3rd Mondays, 7:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 15. Call 718-379-5555. Yo g a & P i l a t e s M a t C l a s s e s – Tuesdays, 7:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room #2. Fee: $12-$15; Registration: $15. Call 718-671-8364. C o m p u t e r / L a p t o p C l a s s e s – Every 2nd & 4th Tuesday, 7:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 15. Fee: $5; members get one free class. Call 718-379-5555.

B e l l y D a n c i n g C l a s s e s – Wednesdays, 7:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 2. Fee: $15; Registration: $15. Call 646-301-9438. E v e n i n g L i n e D a n c i n g C l a s s e s – Thursdays, 7:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room #2. Fee: $5 per hour; Registration: $15. Call 917-903-7073. J o b s / E n t r e p r e n e u r i a l Wo r k s h o p s – Meets every 1st Thursday, 7:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 15. Call 718-320-1424. Al vi n A i ley A m eri can Da nc e Th ea t er – Holiday tickets for December 15th matinees at City Center. Prices: $35 and $40. Call 718-379-5555. J u s t i c e f o r R a m a r l e y G r a h a m – The trial scheduled for 9/13/12 was adjourned to 12/11/12 at the Bronx Criminal Courthouse, 265 E. 161st Street. Please arrive at 8:30 a.m., as there will be many supporters in attendance. The Association will continue its vigilance. —F r an c i n e R . Jo n e s

Co-op City Times / November 17, 2012

Co-op City Baptist Church Rev. Dr. Sheldon E. Williams and the Co-op City Baptist Church family invite you to join us tomorrow for worship service at 8:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Sunday School is held at 9:15 a.m. for children and adults. We invite you to worship, study, and pray with us. The Co-op City Baptist Church is located at 135 Einstein Loop, Room 50 (lower level). Our telephone number is 718-320-3774. Visit us on the web at www.coopcitybaptistchurch.org. Join us for a mid-week spiritual pick-

up 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. 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 13. The Scholarship Ministry is on the move again and they are inviting you to join them on August 11, 2013 as they travel to Chicago. This 6 night, 7 day trip includes 10 meals (6 breakfasts and 4 din-

ners), motor coach transportation and lodging. We will visit the historic Navy Pier, the world class Shedd Aquarium, the DeSable Museum of African American History and many other sights. The cost of the trip is $650 double occupancy. A $100 deposit is due on or before January 20, 2013. For additional information, call the church at 718-320-3774. Rev. Dr. Williams has a radio show on WMCA 570 AM every Friday at 1:30 p.m. Rev. Dr. Williams is the author of Principle Centered Living: 9 Reasons To

Maintain Your Values in a Pressure Filled World and founder of SEW Universal, Inc. Visit his websites: www.PrincipleCenteredLiving.com or www.RevDrSheldonE Williams.com. The Co-op City Baptist Church exists to glorify God and to establish a living community of people who follow the teachings of Jesus the Christ through worship, prayer, Bible study and fellowship. We seek to meet the spiritual and physical needs of the church through ministry. —H a t t ie L . L u ca s

St. Joseph’s Episcopal Anglican Church Fr. Taylor and the congregation of St. Joseph’s cordially invite you to worship with us in Co-op City at 155 Dreiser Loop, lower level, (718) 320-0844. All are welcome. Weekly Sch edule: Sunday service and Sunday School are both at 9 a.m. Every 4th Sunday, our children participate in the read-

ing of the lessons and every 5th Sunday, our young adults assist in the service. Bible study is held each Wednesday at 7 p.m. and Choir rehearsal is on Thursday at 7 p.m. We look forward to welcoming everyone at 9:00 a.m. on Sunday, November 18. This will be a special service to celebrate Men’s Day, as well as Harvest. Your

gifts of food (cans and dry goods) will be donated to the food pantry at Grace Church, West Farms. Upcom in g F u n d r a isin g E ven t : Saturday, November 24 - Atlantic City trip to the Trump Plaza. Tickets are $35 per person. Bus leaves from the Dreiser Loop deli at 8:30 a.m. Please be there on time.

For additional information on all of the above, please call the church at 718320-0844. “Hallelujah! Praise the Lord, O my soul!* I will praise the Lord as long as I live; I will sing praises to my God while I have my being.” (Psalm 146:1) —M . C h a m b er s

Coalition of African American Churches & Community Organizations The Coalition’s next general membership meeting will be held on Tuesday, December 4, at 12 p.m., 177 Dreiser Community Center, Room 15. Congratulations to Ms. Rhonda Smith (1st Prize), Ms. Maude Mason (2nd Prize) and Ms. Janet McPherson (3rd Prize), winners of the raffle at the Coalition’s seventeenth annual “Friends & Family Day” celebrations, October 21. The Coalition wishes everyone a happy Thanksgiving. Ha ve An y Su ggest ion s? Please inform us by contacting the

Coalition’s President, Patricia Bonaparte, at (718) 320-1861. The Coalition is a non-profit organization dedicated to maintaining and improving the quality of life of cooperators while providing educational and culturally enriching programs for the community. We also act as one voice for all Coalition members when there are issues of common concern and human rights. We also sponsor Friends & Family Day celebrations, and Kwanzaa free for the community. Members of the Coalition include the fol-

lowing: African-American Association, Co-op City Baptist Church, Retirees of Dreiser Loop, Harriet Tubman Independent Democratic Club, NAACP, Co-op City Branch, St. Joseph’s Episcopal Church, and Zodiacs Track Club. Please support our efforts by sending us a tax deductible contribution made payable to Coalition of African-American Churches and Community Organization of Co-op City, Inc., P.O. Box 619, Bronx, NY 10475. Churches and organizations that desire

to join may apply for membership by either writing or calling (718) 320-1861 or (718) 671-5957 for a membership application, which should be returned with a letter on your church/organization’s letterhead and signed by the Minister/President. Read the Coalition’s weekly column for information about events and issues. R em em b er, t h e C oa lit ion ’s mot t o is: “Coming together is a beginning, Keeping together is progress, and Working together is success.” —H a r m a n T. L ea cock

Building 26 Association Belated Veterans’ Day to all of our enlisted soldiers, our retired veterans, and to our departed veterans who served our country and made the ultimate sacrifice by losing their lives. We appreciate all that you've done and continue to do in preserving and protecting our country. May God continue blessing you and your families. Happy Thanksgiving to all of our Co-op City residents, families, neighbors, merchants, and friends. We truly are blessed, especially during this Thanksgiving, a time when so many New York City and New Jersey residents were devastated by Storm Sandy. We are fortunate to have weathered

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one. May your loved one be eternally blessed. And may you and your family also be blessed during your time of bereavement. Don't forget to attend the First Annual Co-op City College & Career Fair today, Saturday, November 17, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., in Dreiser Auditorium, 177 Dreiser Loop. Our next building association meeting is Tuesday, December 11, at 7:30 p.m., rear lobby of 2420 Hunter Avenue. Please attend with any comments, recommendations, and/or suggestions. Refreshments will be served and a 50/50 raffle. Health Tip - Go nuts! Eat approxi-

mately 20 unsalted almonds as a snack each day. Almonds will reduce your risk of getting heart disease, diabetes, and obesity. Almonds also help to lower your cholesterol. And almonds help with weight reduction. Please help to keep our community clean and green by properly disposing your garbage in the appropriate receptacle. Take out time to recycle your bottles, plastics, and papers. And please be vigilant. If you see something, say something by calling 9-1-1 for emergencies and 3-1-1 for all other non-emergency complaints. The life you save could be your own. —Yu Von n e L ewis

Co-op City Times / November 17, 2012

Faith In God Church & Bible Institute Rev. Dr. Gladys R. Little, Apostle, and Pastor & Evangelist Vernon Little greet everyone in the name of Jesus, that name which is above every name. We want you to know that you are welcome in this house of the Lord! It is His house by ownership: it is our house by stewardship: and it can be your house by membership; so come on in and join with us. May God bless you in this house! May we intentionally be aware of God’s gifts all around us, and respond with gratitude. In response to God’s gifts, it’s natural to say, “Thank You, Lord.” -Marvin Williams Let’s go into the Word of God. 1T h essa lon ia n s 5: 16-

22 sa ys: 16 Rejoice in the Lord, 17 pray without ceasing, 18 in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. 19 Do not quench the Spirit. 20 Do not despise prophecies. 21 Test all things; hold fast what is good. 22 Abstain from every form of evil. I nvit a t ion s: Our Sweet Hour of Prayer will be today at 3 p.m. Sunday School is at 10 a.m. Our Sunday Morning

Worship Service is at 11 a.m. Every 3rd Sunday following the morning worship, we serve Holy Communion. God gave me my church in order to fellowship with others and meet with Jesus. We love you, and may God forever bless you is our prayer. We don’t worry about anything, but we pray about everything. Thank you, Father! We are located at 171 Dreiser Loop in Section 1. Our phone #’s are (347) 276-4925 & (718) 671-3627. If you will, check out (Pastor) Vernon Little’s CD ‘A New Beginning’ on iTunes, Amazon, etc. You can also see his videos on YouTube. Jesus loves you, and so do we. —Apost le G la d ys R . L it t le

Church of the Savior Rev. Dr. Robert A. Smith, Jr., Pastor; Lady Theresa M. Smith, co-founder; Rev. McMillian, Assistant Pastor, and the Church of the Savior family extend an invitation to every person to worship with us. We are a non-denominational, inter-racial, inter-cultural, intergenerational fellowship of believers. We care about you, not your W2. We are not church as usual. Come as you are, we leave the judging to God. The Church of the Savior family extends love and affirmation to the Co-op City community; A warm welcome awaits you!! We love you for who you are, not what you have. Please call us at 718-320-0002 or 917-7344058 for more information. Do you want a place that allows you to meet the living God? Do you want to be connected to people who care about you, not what you have on or how much money you make? A special seat

and friend awaits you. Church of the Savior is located at 120 DeKruif Place – street level, (under Building #7 near Dreiser Loop). Take the 38 to Dreiser Loop and DeKruif Pl. Our mailing address is: P.O. Box 86, Bronx, NY 10475. Su n d a y Sch ed u le: Adult Bible Study - 9:05 -10:00 a.m. Prayer, Meditation and Devotion - 10:00 a.m. Divine Worship - 10:30 a.m. Come and be blessed, we want an opportunity to love you. See you in church. Our children’s Sunday School will teach and nurture your child/children in the word of God. All sessions are during worship service. Dr. Sm it h ’s Ser mon Top ic: “Praise is What I Do!” R ea d ing fr om H oly Scr ip tu r e: Psalm 100:1-5.

Week ly Activit ies – Every person is welcomed. Mondays at 6:15 - Bereavement Group. Tuesdays at 6:30 - Special Bible Study. Subject: God’s Grace and Human Suffering. Thursdays at 10:00 a.m. - Channel 70, Bronxnet. Every other Saturday - Food Pantry. For more information in donating or receiving food, please call her at 718-925-5052. Our Health and Wellness Ministry has all natural products that address your needs. Call Lady Theresa Smith, 718-925-5052, to assist you or place your order at www.ardysslife.com/healthyyou25. Here’s to your health! T h ou ght of t h e Week : “A grudge is too heavy a load for anyone to carry!” —R ev. Dr. R ob er t A. Sm it h , J r.

Co-op City Seventh-Day Adventist Church The times we live in bear witness to the word of God, that in this world we shall have tribulations. Our tribulations come in different ways: cancers, diabetes, heart diseases, natural disasters, murder, financial problems, wars and political tumults around the world. The good news is that God has given us hope. It is written in the Bible, “These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world” (John 16:33, KJV). Are you, a family member or a friend affected by the recent storms? We are here to help! Call 718-320-

0518 for immediate assistance from your friendly neighbor, Seventh-Day Adventist Church. O u r r egu la r p r ogr a m s in clu d e: Children’s Exercise Program, Sundays, 11:00— 12:00 p.m. Free Adult Exercise Program, Sundays, 12:00 p.m.— 1:00 p.m. Free Bread Ministry pick up on Saturdays between (2:30 p.m.—3:30 p.m.). Please take one for a neighbor. Used C lot h es Dr ive: The Children’s Department of Co-op City SDA is requesting donations for either used or new children’s clothing to be given to the

needy in the community. Weekly Wednesday Prayer Meeting at 7:30 p.m. Sa t u r d a y 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. The Co-op City SDA Church is located at 1010 Baychester Ave., Bronx, NY 10475. Pastor Okezie Erondu can be reached at 718-320-0518. Visit us on the web at www.CoopCitySDAChurch.org. —Alozie O gb on n a

The Drammeh Institute On SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 24, the Griots’ Gate Film Festival returns to celebrate African cinema with special screenings in Co-op City. Now in its second year, the Drammeh Institute’s program will run from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m., at the Dreiser Community Center, screening 7 short and 2 feature length African-produced films throughout the day. The new films include: The Witches of Gambaga , a documentary about a community of women condemned to live as witches in Northern Ghana and are united to end abusive practices against women. Another is the noted Nollywood crime drama, The Return of Spade, about the theft of African artifacts by an international crime syndicate using female couriers to transport them overseas. Special Agent Spade is forced to come out of retirement and interrupt a network of conspiracy. Griots’ Gate will kick off with a special guest inaugural performance by the dynamic drumming ensemble of Vozolo System, featuring Atito Gohi. Food and African crafts for holiday gifts will be sold on site. High School students may enter an essay contest for a chance to win $100. (See website for details http://www.thedrammehinstitute.org/news.html.) This event to free to the public. For information, call: Elise Edwards, (718) 7371976. Please leave message. —E lise E d wa r d s

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Community Protestant Church On behalf of our Pastor, Reverend Dr. Calvin E. Owens, and our church family, welcome to Community Protestant Church, a church of love and understanding, located at 1659 East Gun Hill Road, Bronx, NY 10469; telephone, (718) 862-9172. CH URCH SCH E DULE : *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 F OLLOWI NG P ROGRAMS ARE AT THE CH URCH ’S ANNE X: 2053 ASCH LOOP NORTH (CO-OP CI TY) Morning Prayer Services - Tuesday, 6:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Neighborhood Bible Study - Thursday at 10:00 a.m. Extension of Prayer and Worship Service – Every first and second Fridays at 7:00 p.m. *Sunday School for children and youth is now in session. Our program this year starts at 9:00 a.m. with 25 minutes for breakfast. We welcome new and returning students and look forward to another opportunity to help train our children for a lifetime of faith and Christian growth. C L OSI NG P RO G R AM S F OR O UR PASTO R R E V. DR . C ALVI N E . OW E NS’ 36t h ANNI VE R SARY: Anniversary Service – Sunday, November 18th, 11:00 a.m. Our Guest Preacher will be Rev. Dr. Edgar W. Howard, Pastor, Calvary Baptist Church, Havestraw, NY.

Our Afternoon Program at 3:30 p.m. – A Musical Celebration! ALL ARE WELCOME TO CELEBRATE WITH US AS WE THANK OUR PASTOR FOR 36 YEARS OF EXTRAORDINARY CHRISTIAN LEADERSHIP AND THANK GOD FOR SENDING HIM TO US. OT H E R SC H E DUL E D E VE NT S: Sunday, November 18th, the Willing Workers Annual Pecan and Bake sale will be held after service. Stop by their table and pick up a great holiday gift of pecans and some scrumptious dessert. Saturday, December 8th, CPC Tours’ Annual Christmas Shopping Spree to Tanger Outlet Center in Riverhead, LI. Stock up on gifts from Banana Republic, Gap, Coach Factory Store, Jones NY, J. Crew, Easy Spirit, Timberland, London

Fog. Tickets: $40. For tickets and/or additional information, call CPC Tours at (718) 671-1182. Come celebrate the Holiday Season with our Community Protestant Church family at our Annual Christmas Party, hosted by the North Carolina Team, on Saturday, December 15th, 3:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., Bartow Community Center, Room 31. Donation: $10/adults; children 10 years and younger, free. For tickets, call (718) 994-3751, (718) 3798151 or (917) 509-2030. The doors of Community Protestant Church are open to all to worship and fellowship with Christian believers of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. You are cordially invited to come in, join in and receive your blessing. E va n G . M it ch ell —E

Iglesia Cristiana Marcos 16:15 Pastor Fernando Figueroa and Pastor Thomas Garrett and the congregation of Iglesia Cristiana Marcos extend an invitation for you to come together and celebrate the day that the Lord has made, worshipping his precious and holy name. “...Show me Your ways, O Lord; teach me Your paths. Guide me in Your truth and faithfulness and teach me, for You are the God of my salvation; for You [You only and altogether] do I wait [expectantly] all the day long...” - Psalm 25: 4-5

Show me your ways...Teach me your paths...Guide me in your truth. Sometimes it can be hard to know where God would have us go. He will show us His ways, and teach us His paths and guide us in His truth, if we ask Him. We need to pray and wait on the Lord ‘expectantly.’ Expect Him to answer you and show you clearly where to walk - and He will. The truth will always be our guide. The word of God is the best source of guidance. If we align our lives and our decisions

on the truth of God’s word, we won’t be led astray - or make the wrong choices. Whatever guidance you need right now, ask God to show you, teach you and to guide you. You can be sure you won’t be led down the wrong path. The Lord will guide us every day. When we’re in His word, and faithfully pray. C HUR C H H OUR S: Spa n ish Tuesday: Prayer Service, 8:00 p.m. Friday: Bible Study, 8:00 p.m.

Sunday: Sunday School, 10:00 a.m.— Evangelistic Service: 12:00 p.m. C h u r ch H ou r s: E n glish Sunday: Evangelistic Service, 4:00 p.m. All are welcome. We are located in the Section 5 community center, Room 42. For any questions or prayers, call 718671-6112 or 347-275-5500. God bless you, and may the Lord’s face shine upon you. —P a st or s F igu er oa /Ga r r et t

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

Co-op City Times / November 17, 2012

Bartow

Dreiser

Library:

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

Rm. 31

9:30am – 1:00 pm Rm. 49

Bingo:

Dominoes:

Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session:

11:00 am, Room 31

10:00am, Rm. 45

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

Dominoes:

Line Dancing:

Stay Well Exercise:

2:00 pm, Room 25

10:00am-11am, Rm. 45

10:00am – 11:00am, Rm. 2

Word Games:

Mind Teasers:

9:30am – 11:00 am, Rm. 31

Around The Lunch Table:

Card Games:

11:30am, Rm. 49

Gentle Yoga w/Anne:

2:00pm – 4:00 pm, Room 25

Walking and Exercise w/Ms. Gaskill:

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

2:00 – 4:00 pm

2:00pm – 4:00pm, Rm. 7

Library: 9:30am -1:00pm

Mon., Nov. 19

Einstein

12:00pm – 1:00pm, Rm. 4

Tues., Nov. 20

Dominoes 10 a.m., Rm. Bingo

10 am, Rm. 31

Tai Chi 11 a.m., Rm. 45 Dominoes 2:30 pm, Rm. 25

Bingo-1 p.m., Rm. 49

Word Games

Matinee Movie w/George

9:30-11:30 am, Rm. 31

2:00-4:00 p.m., Rm. 45

Card Games

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

2:30-4pm, Rm. 25

Stay Well Exercise

Wed., Nov. 21

10 -11 a.m.

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

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

Dominoes 10 a.m., Rm. 45

Mon., Nov. 19

Tues., Nov. 20

Afternoon Movie:

Current Events 10am, Rm. 31

Date:

Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session 9:30 –

Kosher

Non-Kosher

Soups, Breads and Desserts

Shepherd pie Mashed potatoes Diced carrots

Whole wheat bread Apricot packed in juice

BBQ chicken Sweet potato Italian blend

Whole wheat bread Fresh apple

Orange pineapple juice Sliced turkey w/pan gravy Mashed potatoes Green beans Stewed tomato Alt: Cold Tuna w/vegetable (no Mayo) Orange juice Tilapia Marinara sauce Whole grain spaghetti Winter squash Alt: Cold chicken salad

Wed., Nov. 21

Thanksgiving Day party Senior Centers Closed Kosher Only

Thanksgiving Day party Senior Centers Closed No Non Kosher

Thanksgiving Day party Senior Centers Closed

Thurs., Nov. 22

Happy Thanksgiving JASA Closed

Fri., Nov. 23

Senior Centers Closed Boxed Lunch Kosher Only Roast chicken Potato kugel Carrots & dill

Senior Centers Closed No Non Kosher

Senior Centers Closed Boxed lunch Challah roll Fresh orange

10:30 a.m., Rm. 7

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

Spelling Bee

Tai Chi

10 a.m., Rm. 49

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

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

Bingo 1 p.m., Rm. 49

Thurs., Nov. 22

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

THANKSGIVING DAY JASA CLOSED

Fri., Nov. 23

Rm. 25

Mind Teasers

SENIOR CENTER CLOSED

WEEKLY TRIPS DATES

WEEKLY TRIPS

As scheduled: 1st Mondays:

Stew Leonards Super Wal-Mart

Fridays

Bowling

PRICE

PICK-UP TIMES

Bartow Dreiser 1:15 p.m. 1:30 p.m. 8:30 a.m. 8:45 a.m. $2.50 11:00am 11:30am (for transportation)

$3 $12

Einstein 1:00 p.m. 9:00 a.m. 11:15am

To register for trips and classes, please call: (718) 320-2066 Monday – Friday: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Funded by: The NYC Department for the Aging, The NYS Office for the Aging and Riverbay Corporation.

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

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

Upcoming Events/Trips Atten tion a ll sen ior s: Th er e will be n o r efu n ds for a ll tr ips. E ffective October 1, J ASA will n o lon ger be a ble to pr ovide sa n dwich es for tr ips. T h a n ksgivin g Fea st – Wed nesd a y, Novem b er 21 – Dr eiser C om mu n it y C en t er Auditorium, 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Tickets are available for purchase at your local J ASA C o-op C it y Sen ior C en t er for $4. L im it ed t icket s will b e a va ila b le a t t h e d oor for $5. Bu y you r t icket s in a d va nce! Pick-ups: Einstein 10:00 a.m. & Bartow - 10:30 a.m. E m p ir e C a sin o – F r id a y, Novem b er 30t h - $3 p er p er son . Trip includes round trip transportation. Pick-ups: Einstein - 10:00 a.m.; Bartow - 10:15 a.m. and Dreiser -10:30 a.m. Bu s d ep a r t s a t 3 p .m . P lea se b e on t im e. J er sey G a r d en s – M on d a y, Decemb er 3r d - $12 - Trip includes round trip transportation. Pick-ups: Bartow - 8:00 a.m.; Dreiser - 8:15 a.m. & Einstein - 8:30 a.m. R esor t s Wor ld C a sin o a t Aqu ed uct – Tu esd a y, Decem b e r 4t h – (54 sea t C oa ch Bu s). $20. Transportation included. Pick-up times: Bartow – 9:00 a.m.; Dreiser – 9:15 a.m. & Einstein – 9:30 a.m. Departure time from casino is 3:30 p.m. You will receive a $10 bonus slot voucher. Sea t in g on t h e bu s will b e a ssign ed b a sed on p a ym ent s. R a d io C it y M u sic H a ll C h r ist m a s Sp e ct a c u la r – Tu e s d a y, De ce m b e r 11t h , $67. (54 sea t C oa ch b u s). Price includes transportation. Seniors will receive a voucher for popcorn & soda. P le a se b e a d vised t h a t t h e cor r ect

t im e for p ick -u p s a r e a s follows: Asch Loop - 8:30 a.m., Dreiser Loop - 8:45 a.m. & Einstein Loop -9:00 a.m. (SO L D O UT ). T h in k in g a b ou t R et ir in g? J ASA wa n t s to h ea r fr om you ! Please sign up for the following Focus Group: Wednesday, November 28th at 10:00 a.m. If you would like to participate, please call the JASA Co-op City office: 718320-2066. Refreshments will be served. Weigh t M a n a gem en t Su p p or t Gr ou p – M on d a y, Novem ber 19t h 10: 00 a .m ., Ba r t ow Aven ue, R oom 25, ever y M on d a y. Maintaining a healthy weight is not easy but with knowledge and practice it can be. Come join the Weight Management Support Group to learn techniques and information that can help you maintain a healthy lifestyle. C a r e give r Su p p or t G r ou p - A Caregiver Support Group can offer an atmosphere of understanding and support for caregivers to discuss issues and concerns. Whether you care for a loved one from a distance or in your home, you are most welcome. T h e gr ou p m eet s ever y ot h er Tu esd a y a t : 2049 Ba r t ow Ave., R m . 31 fr om 1-2 p .m . Ne xt m e et in g is sch ed u le d for Tu esd a y, Novem b er 27t h . The support group is facilitated by a social worker. If you have any questions, please contact JASA at 718-320-2066. DISABILI TY SUPPORT/SOCIALIZATION GROUP – The gr oup meets ever y 1st Fr ida y of the month. For more information, contact John Sullivan at 718671-2090 (Ext. 3010). Transportation is provided, if available.

Co-op City Times / November 17, 2012

WEEKLY SCHEDULE

AARP Chapter #4997 Here’s wishing all AARP Peachtree members and friends a happy, healthy and safe Thanksgiving. F YI : AARP New York is continuing efforts in the Big Apple to end hunger among older adults. As part of the NYC Hunger Free Communities Consortium, AARP has helped coordinate 9 successful events to screen more than 500 older, low-income New Yorkers to determine if they are eligible for SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program), formerly known as food stamps. To learn more about SNAP and whether someone you know might be eligible, call the consortium toll-free, 855-692-4322 or go to www.nychungerfree.org. F YI -2: AARP Defensive Driving Class is CANCELLED!! R E M I NDE R : Tickets are available for the Annual Holiday Celebration, scheduled for THURSDAY, DECEMBER 13th, 12 p.m.-5 p.m. at Villa Barone. Donation - $65, includes transportation, if needed. Call the office, 718-320-1946 to get tickets and reserve your seat on the bus. NOT E : To our sick, on the mend and shut-in members, and those bereaved members, please know that you are in our prayers. Contact Frances Wilson, Good & Welfare Coordinator, 718-671-5493. 2012 TO UR AC T I VI T I E S Dec. 30, 2012 – Jan. 1, 2013: New Year’s Eve Masquerade Ball at the Desmond – WAITING LIST AVAILABLE…Trip includes a stop at the Sands Casino (on the way) w/$30 slot play & $5

food or leisure time in Bethlehem (PA); next day, after a full breakfast buffet, choice of activities for the day; New Year’s Eve Masquerade Ball w/Open Bar & Surf & Turf Dinner; masquerade masks, noise makers, entertainment, music & dancing; New Year’s Day Brunch & show before leaving for home...$524/person, double; $634 single; $514/person triple; $28/person travel insurance available…contact Delores, 718-379-2176. 2013 TO UR AC T I VI T I E S Jan. 10-20, 2013 – The Hawaiian Island Cruise Tour (11 days) – SOLD OUT - includes 5 ports of call: Honolulu, Maui, Hilo, Kana & Kauai; on the Norwegian Pride of America; airfare and tours included in the price…inside state room - $3,599/person; outside state room - $3,899/person; outside balcony $4,669/person (new price); $500/person deposit (plus insurance payment) due at sign-up. Contact Jean, 718-379-3742. Feb. 5, 2013 – Ira & Isabella’s Jewish/Italian Wedding Comedy at the Mansion at Colonial Terrace (Cortlandt Manor, NY) – includes luncheon and show; Deluxe motor coach transportation. $75/person…contact Jean, 718-3793742. April 11, 2013 – Ace in the Hole presents Joe Coleman’s “Platters Review” – includes lunch, dancing and boutique shopping at the Royal Manor; w/deluxe motor coach transportation…$88/person…. contact Jean, 718-379-3742. —Delor es Deb n a m

Goose Island Seniors Baychester Library Events VISIT THE LIBRARY - A GREAT WEALTH OF INFORMATION THE LIBRARY WILL BE CLOSED MONDAY, 11/12 FOR VETERAN’S DAY AND THURSDAY, 11/24 FOR THANKSGIVING. UPCOMING EVENTS CR Program - Saturday, 11/17, 11 a.m., Storyteller Film - Saturday, 11/17, 2 p.m., My Fair Lady Film - Saturday, 11/24, 2 p.m., Anything Goes Arts & Crafts - Saturday, 11/24, 2:30 p.m. Kids Tech Time - Thursday, 11/29, 4 p.m. WEEKLY EVENTS Adult Workshop “Paint and Collage” (reserve only) - Mondays, 1:30 p.m. KIDS Game On Nintendo Wii! - Mondays, 4:30 p.m. Toddler Time - Every Tuesday, 11 a.m. Teens TAG - Every Tuesday, 4 p.m. Teen Lounge - Every Wednesday, 3:00 - 4:30 p.m. Chess Club - Every Thursday, 3 p.m. Teen Lounge - Every Friday, 3:00 - 4:30 p.m. Film - Every Saturday, 2 p.m.

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

HOURS: Monday & Wednesday, 10-7; Tuesday & Thursday, 10-6; Friday & Saturday, 10-5. Libros En Español (Books in Spanish). HORARIO DE LA BIBLIOTECA: Lunes 10-7, Martes 10-6, Miércoles 10-7, Jueves 106, Viernes 10-5, Sábado 10-5, Domingo Cerrado

718.379.6700 FREE ADMISSION TO ALL

Wednesday, November 21—NO BINGO. All centers will be closed November 22, and 23 to celebrate Thanksgiving Day and day after Thanksgiving. Sunday, November 25—BINGO in Room 39 at 1:30 p.m. Admission is $3. Everyone is welcome to join in the fun. Snacks and refreshments are served. Tuesday, November 27—Going to Mt. Airy Casino in the Poconos. Pick-up time is 8 a.m. at our 3 usual bus stops: Einstein Loop, Asch Loop (back of library) and Dreiser Loop. Always have your picture I.D. card with you. Drivers license or Non-Drivers license or passport. Wednesday, April 17, 2013—Going to ELMSFORD DINNER THEATER

for GUYS AND DOLLS. Price is $78 (seventy eight dollars). Pick-up time is 9 a.m. at our 3 usual bus stops. You can pay it in installments, you will have plenty of time to pay. Also to make reservation, you must leave a small deposit. I must say our trip to the Fiesta was very successful. The food was delicious and the music was grand. Everyone had a great time. For more information, call Ann or Mary at 718-379-9613 or visit our office at 135 Einstein Loop, Room 39, Monday - Thursday, 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. or call Ann in the evening, 347-267-4751 or Mary at 718-379-4899. GOOD HEALTH TO ALL. —M a r y P illa

Einstein Cancer Fund We wish everyone a happy Thanksgiving. Let us remember those who have lost so much this past month and the men and women in the armed forces serving our country. Thursday December 6th – The Sands Casino, PA. The cost per person is $33. Casino bonus will be determined later. Thursdays are extra bonus days. Time of pick-up is 8 a.m. starting at Einstein Loop followed by Ash Loop and Dreiser Loop “ Noah’s Ark,” Wednesday and Thursday, May 15th and 16th, 2013 at the Millenium Theatre, Lancaster, Pa. Day one — Noah’s Ark,” check in at the Hawthorne Inn. Dinner at Miller’s

Restaurant. Day 2 — after breakfast and check out, on to the Sands Casino, and bonus of the day. Cost per person—double, $245; triple, $235 and single, $287. An initial deposit of $25 for reservations; balances can be paid in any amount that is easier for you. Final payments must be made by March 30th, 2013. For the above trips, please call Mildred at 718-320-0288, Lydia at 718671-3005 and Loretta at 718-671-2958. You can reach us on Monday through Saturday, from 9:00 a.m. to noon, and in the evening after 6:00 p.m. or leave a message. —Lyd ia R u a s

Co-op City Times / November 17, 2012

Reflections by Rabbi Solomon I. Berl Spiritual Leader of Young Israel Synagogue The American people have created a Thanksgiving national holiday to show man’s basic need to express gratitude for the bounties of nature and the manner of its good fortune. But although expressions of Thanksgiving are universal, they may come from different sources. They can be the children of our fears or of our hopes. We can judge whether we

are motivated by fear or hope by the way we express our feeling. If it is fear, then we merely mumble a prayer of gratitude and feel a sense of relief, then let it go at that. But if it be hope, then it is expressed in authentic thanksgiving, that is to say, first thanks and then giving. It is not enough to thank; we must also find a way of giving.

Young Israel of Co-op City Young Israel of Co-op City (lower level of the Dreiser Loop shopping center) is a house of worship that opens its doors every morning from 6 until 7 a.m. Anyone who wishes to start the daily routine with prayers, during which our spiritual leader, Rabbi Solomon I. Berl, offers a brief Bible teaching is welcome. On Friday evening, Sabbath service begins at 10 minutes after the candle lighting time. Saturday morning services

start at 9 a.m. Rabbi Berl delivers his sermon at 10:30 a.m. The Rabbi’s class on the Torah reading of the week begins one hour before sunset every Saturday afternoon. For office hours or any information you may seek, feel free to call (718) 671-2300 and leave your name, phone number and a brief message on the synagogue’s answering machine, and your call will be returned as soon as possible.

Co-op City Jewish Center The Co-op City Jewish Center is located at 900 Co-op City Blvd., Bronx, N.Y. 10475. Saturday services are continuing thanks to those people who attend. Please try to attend whenever possible. We would like to remind our members and any Jewish people in Co-op

City looking for a conservative synagogue, we are still here, and all are welcome. Try to take a Saturday and come to services when you can. Memorial plaque on the wall, please get in touch with Marvin Seidman. —M a r vin Seid m a n

Building 22 Association The Building 22 Association will hold the monthly meeting on Monday, November 26, at 7 p.m. - 8 p.m. The location is 120 Co-op City Blvd., the lobby

floor. Wishing everyone a safe and enjoyable Thanksgiving holiday! —J oa n Y. J u n e

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Traditional Synagogue of Co-op City The Traditional Synagogue of Co-op City, Young Israel of Baychester, Section 5 (new address) at Bldg. 27B at 120 Erdman Place (behind the lobby), welcomes you to pray with them. Tel. for the Shule (same old number), 1-718-3796920. Not e: Office hours are on Thursday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and on Sunday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Candle lighting on Friday, November 23, is before 4:14 p.m. Shabbat ends today, Saturday, November 17 at 5:19 p.m. S.O .S. Ur gen t ! Calling all Jewish men to make a Minyon. Men you are needed for a Minyon. A Minyon is the number of men needed to read the Torah. The important number needed is 10. Please be counted as part of the 10 men and make the Minyon. You will be doing a Mitzvah (a good deed). Thank you! The community is always welcome to attend our various functions and enjoy a great day of fun and friendship. C om in g E vent s: Sunday, November 18 at 11:00 a.m.— Sisterhood Paid-Up Membership Brunch. Thursday, November 22 – Thanksgiving

Day. Sunday, December 2 at 1:00 p.m.— The Sisterhood sponsors an afternoon of BINGO. The cost is $3/per person. This includes admission, snacks and refreshments and most of all fun with your friends. How about it? Come down and enjoy! Sunday, December 16—Save this date. We are having a Chanukah Luncheon. You will not want to miss this event. We always have a special afternoon and want you to be here too. More information will follow at a later date and a letter will be forthcoming soon. Good a n d Welfa r e: Do you need a tree certificate sent “in Honor of” or “in Memory of” a special occasion or a condolence? You can give a living gift for the cost of $15 per tree. For more information, you can call Mimi at 1347-427-4526. We can accommodate you. If you are feeling under the weather, we wish you all a speedy and painless recovery in double quick time. Please honor your yizkor pledges. Your help is always appreciated. Thank you. Shalom! —M ir ia m E velyn Ber lofsky

Building 30 Association We have an email address. It is: Building30@hotmail.com. This organization cannot work without the participation of the cooperators of Building 30 A&B. I hope that we can help each other. Com in g E vents: The next meeting of the Association is Wednesday, December 5. Doors open at 7:00 p.m. and the meeting commences promptly at 7:30 p.m. Dues for the association will be collected at this meeting. We will be having a Holiday Party and would like you sign up and plan on bringing some food for the celebration. Crochet class is on Wednesday, November 28. The class will start at 1:00 p.m. and end at 3:00 p.m. We meet at the Building 30 Association Room on the “B” side. Calen da r of E vent s: Saturday, November 24—“Deck the

Halls” decorating Tuesday, December 4—Collection of Holiday donations for porters and lobby attendants and collection of building association dues in lobby from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, December 5 at 7:00 p.m.— Bldg. Assn Meeting. Saturday, December 8—Door to door collection of porters and lobby attendants holiday gifts. Saturday, December 15—Holiday Pot Luck Party. Remember to bring your food donation. Good & Welfa r e: Speedy get well wishes to all who are under the weather. If you are celebrating a special occasion, an anniversary or a birthday, we hope that you enjoy your day. SEE YOU SOON. Mir iam E . Ber lofsky —M

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Pentecostal Tabernacle The Co-op City Pentecostal Tabernacle, 120 Benchley Pl., Building 24, Bronx, NY 10475 invites everyone to worship service on the following days: Sunday School for all age group begins at 10:30 a.m. Worship service begins at 11:45 a.m. Prayer and fasting service will be held every Wednesday morning at 11 a.m.12:30 p.m. Regular prayer meeting will also be held at 7:30 p.m. Bible study will be held every Friday evening at 7:30 p.m. F OC US: The power of the incorruptible Word of God is able to lead souls to

a new experience and the eternal life. Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ which, according to his abundant mercy, hath begotten us again unto a lively hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, To an inheritance incorruptible, and undefiled, and that fadeth not away, reserved in heaven for you, Who are kept by the power of God through faith unto salvation ready to be revealed in the last time. For as much as ye know that ye were not redeemed with corruptible things, as silver and gold, from your vain conversa-

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

learn of the Lord Jesus. Prayer Service takes place every Wednesday evening from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., followed by Bible Teaching from 8:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Be with us to learn the truth from the Word of God. L ist of P r ogr a m s a n d E vent s: Adult Sunday School is from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Youth Sunday School is also from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Holy Communion is served the first Sunday of the month. Youth Sunday takes place on the second Sunday of the month. Missionary Sunday takes place on the third Sunday of the month. Memorial Sunday (Men’s Day) takes place on the fourth Sunday of the month.

tion received by tradition from your fathers; But with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb without blemish and without spot; Who verily was foreordained before the foundation of the world, but was manifest in these last times for you, Who by him do believe in God that raised him up from the dead, and gave him glory; that your faith and hope might be in God. Seeing ye have purified your souls in obeying the truth through the spirit unto unfeigned love of the brethren, see that ye love one another with a pure heart fervently.

(1Peter 1: 3-5, 18-22) A new commandment I give unto you that ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have loved one to another. (John 13:34-35) Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God. (I John 3:1) God loves us with an everlasting love; therefore, we should love one another. For further information, call (718) 324-0334. —R ev. R . Sibb lies

Church of the Vision Seniors’ Sunday takes place on the fifth Sunday of the month. Singles’ Ministry meets every third Tuesday evening of the month at 6:00 p.m. Next Generation Choir & Club meets 1st & 2nd Friday of the month at 6:30 p.m. Seniors’ Ministry meets 1st Wednesday of the month at 11:00 a.m. Mid-day Bible Study meets every Tuesday afternoon from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. Come join New Vision’s “Partners In Reading Program” every Sunday afternoon from 1:15 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. Students in Grades 1 through 8 discover the joy of reading while exploring and improving their literacy levels through

small groups and reading partners. Parents, we encourage you to bring your children to benefit from this free program, taught by trained professionals. Registration is going on now. Please join us as we celebrate our Church Anniversary on Sunday, November 18th, during our 11:00 a.m. service. If you have any questions, you can call the church. 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 Church of the New Vision, P.O. Box 753037, Bronx, NY. 10475. Please visit our website at www.churchofnewvision.com. —C a r ole H a qu e

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