Co-op City Times 12/03/11

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Vol. 46 No. 48

Saturday, December 3, 2011

CCPD recognized by Captain Russell Green of 45th Precinct

BY ROZAAN BOONE The Co-op City Public Safety Department (CCPD) was recognized by the captain of the local 45th Precinct of the New York City Police Department (NYPD) for the two departments’ joint efforts and partnership in their efforts to keep Co-op City a safe community.

During the 45th Community Council meeting on Thursday, December 1 at the Pelham Bay Villa Maria Academy, the Commanding Officer of the 45th Precinct, Captain Russell Green, presented a plaque and a certificate to Frank Apollo, Chief of From left are CCPD’s Chief Frank Apollo, Capt. the CCPD. “The award is presented to the Co- Russell Green of the 45th Pct. and Councilman Jimmy Vacca, who presented Chief Apollo with his op City Public Safety Department in plaque and certificate.

Photo by Michelle Sajous recognition of their outstanding work during 2011 and especially the leadership good impact in Co-op City basically and dedication of Chief Apollo; It’s been working together in partnership with a pleasure working with him,” said CCPD and the 4-5 doing some things that Captain Green. “This year marks the end were probably never done before or done of my first full year as Captain of the 45th to the extent we did. I’ve just been very Precinct and it’s been really successful (Continued on page 2) and, in particular, I think we’ve made a

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Have a very joyous holiday!

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Riverbay receives $1.4M of $2M NYSERDA grant for cogeneration plant

BY ROZAAN BOONE Riverbay has so far received $1.4M of the $2M grant from the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) which was awarded to the community for the installation of new energy efficient equipment in the cogeneration plant.

Brian Reardon, Riverbay’s Director of the cogeneration plant, explained that two gas turbines, one steam turbine and a high pressure boiler were installed to replace older equipment in the power plant and to upgrade the facility.

“The combination of the four main pieces of the cogeneration plant gives us an efficiency rating of above 60% which qualifies us for the NYSERDA grant,” said Reardon.

In addition to saving energy, which

also means lower fuel consumption, installation of the new cogeneration equipment has resulted in a more environmentally friendly power plant in that nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions into the air have been significantly reduced by about 103 tons per year, as well as other contaminants.

Riverbay’s Finance Department confirmed that the second to last payment of the $2M grant was received on Thursday in the amount of $600,000. The first payment of $800,000 was received last year and the final payment of $600,000 will be disbursed by NYSERDA next year.

The Riverbay cogeneration plant recovers up to 80% of the steam created when it operates the turbines to create (Continued on page 4)

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Governor and HCR Commish urged to free Co-op City from unnecessary abatements/air monitoring

BY DEREK ALGER Stephen B. Kaufman, who represented Co-op City in the Assembly for 18 years, has called on Gov. Andrew Cuomo and HCR Commissioner Darryl C. Towns to intervene and free Co-op City from being forced to do unnecessary abatement testing and air monitoring at a cost of approximately $4 million per year.

“Now is the time for Governor Andrew M. Cuomo and Commissioner Darryl C. Townes to do the right thing by immediately rescinding the directive requiring Co-op City to abate an asbestos problem that doesn’t exist,” Kaufman stated in his letter.

Kaufman praised Towns for recently visiting Co-op City and meeting with President Helen Atkins, former President Othelia Jones, and members of management, where the Commissioner was informed of the bureaucratic nightmare resulting in Co-op City being the only housing in New York City being forced to perform unnecessary work at exorbitant

costs.

“There is no friability, no health hazard and no abatement,” Kaufman stated in his letter. “Why is Co-op City forced to spend millions of dollars per year for unnecessary work?”

Specifically, Kaufman questioned why, since Co-op City is within the state Mitchell-Lama development program, the City of New York has been allowed to step in and force the community to perform unnecessary work translating into the equivalent of almost a 4% carrying charge increase.

So far, Kaufman has succeeded in gaining concessions from the city to reduce the amount of air monitoring tests required, which results in a savings of about $300,000 per year for Co-op City.

The issue was exacerbated when Riverbay complained about being compelled to file a $100,000 filing fee with the state for abatement work and air (Continued on page 4)

Letter to Honorable Andrew M. Cuomo, Governor of New York State and Mr. Darryl C. Towns, Commissioner, NYS Division of Housing and Community Renewal November 18, 2011 Re: Co-op City Asbestos I ssues Dea r Sir (s): The trumpets sound, the people are calling, and the answers are obvious – now is the time for Governor Andrew M. Cuomo and Commissioner Darryl C. Towns to do the right thing by immediately rescinding the directive requiring Co-op City to abate an asbestos problem that doesn’t exist – there is no friability, no health hazard and no abatement. Why is Co-op City forced to spend millions of dollars per year for unnecessary work!

We must express our appreciation to Commissioner Towns for his recent visit to Co-op City, where we had the opportunity to present him with our detailed expert analysis of abatement procedures in Co-op City that underscores the absurdity of continued testing.

His dedication to the people of our community and the residents of New York State were clearly shown by coming to Co-op City, staying, listening and conversing with us regarding our non-existent asbestos problem. He agreed to broach the subject with other agencies on our behalf, attempting to find a solution even though the state may have relinquished control of the asbestos issue to the city.

The State should re-take the jurisdiction that prior administrations improperly gave to New York City over Co-op City, a state Mitchell-Lama Housing development. Take it back from the New York City bureaucrats who don’t care that middle income citizens in the forgotten borough of the City are forced to pay $4,000,000 annually, a 4% rent increase, in perpetuity, for no reason whatsoever. Commissioner Townes and Governor Cuomo should demonstrate their care for our community by coming to the rescue of Coop City and clearly showing they are on the side of its residents by declaring that the State will not allow the DEP minions to confiscate the people’s wages by unfairly forcing them to do a totally unnecessary act – abatement of non-friable asbestos. It would boost the morale of our citizenry to see that (Continued on page 4)

December Maintenance invoices We have confirmed with the bank that the December carrying charge bills were mailed out on Saturday, November 26, however, it appears that there has been some delay with the Post Office delivering these bills. We are currently looking into this matter with the post office and are hopeful that your bill will be delivered soon.

December payments made on or before Monday, December 12 will not incur a late fee as a result of the delay in delivery.

Thank you for your patience and understanding in this matter.

—R iver b a y M a na gem en t

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Green happy with the cooperation between the two departments and I think the results are showing.”

“I consider it an honor to be recognized, not so much for me, but more so for the men and women of the department who work to keep the people of Co-op City safe,” said Chief Apollo.

“I have a great staff and they deserve this.”

Chief Apollo noted that Capt. Green and his staff have been very supportive of the CCPD on a whole.

“We’ve done joint ventures where we go out on patrol to address quality of life issues,” said the Chief. “We’re in constant communication with each other, coordinating strategies and cross referencing.

“I think it’s very important to understand how important the cooperation between CCPD and the NYPD is because it helps to keep our crime stats down. Co-op City is a very large community, plus we have Bay Plaza Mall which attracts thousands of visitors/shoppers here especially during the holiday season so it’s vitally important for us to have good working relations with the local precinct and I believe we’ve been doing that successfully.”

Capt. Russell Green, a 15-year veteran of the NYPD, took command of the 45th Precinct in late August, 2010. Soon after, he visited Coop City and expressed his intention to reach out to the development to strengthen ties between the community and the local precinct.

“Ever since he took over at the 45th Precinct, Captain Green has made Co-op City a priority and has been true to his word to work with our Public Safety Department to ensure the safety and security of this community and its residents,” said Helen Atkins, Riverbay’s Board President.

Atkins added that she is very proud of the officers of the Public Safety Department who give 110% of their efforts each day to maintain the quality of life of the residents.

“I’d like to commend Chief Apollo and the Public Safety officers for doing an outstanding job and I’d also like to thank Captain Green and the officers of his command for everything they do as well to ensure that everyone obeys the laws and to maintain tranquility in Co-op City.”

Director Tony Illis, Chairperson of the Board’s Security Committee, said: “I’d like to commend Chief Frank Apollo and the officers of the Co-op City Public Service Department for a job well done. I think this recognition is well deserved. They are a professional team and this is evident as they patrol this community on a daily basis. Keep up the great work.”

Director Othelia Jones, co-Chair of the Security Committee, said: “I’ve known Frank since he was a patrolman and it’s so good to see someone who deserves praise, get it. Frank has been an outstanding chief and I salute him and the officers of the Public Safety Department for their dedication to doing the best job possible.”

Although the collaborative working relationship between CCPD and the NYPD has been ongoing, in August, the two law enforcement entities began conducting joint patrols on select evenings during the weekends whereby CCPD officers rode along with a Conditions Units from the 45th Precinct after a shooting in Section 5 on August 16th in which two people were shot following an altercation between two groups of youth congregating near the Einstein Shopping Center. After the shots rang out, CCPD officers pursued and trapped the suspected shooter behind Bay Plaza while NYPD called in its Canine Unit, forcing the suspect to surrender. The next day, another suspect was arrested by the 45th Precinct.

“I can’t say enough about CCPD’s investigative unit and their video surveillance,” Capt.

Green said this week. “We work very closely with them on intelligence and utilizing the video system and their knowledge of the people who live there. If something happens in a particular building or section, our detectives and my intelligence sergeant are immediately talking to Frank’s detectives and their intelligence branch and I’ve been very happy with it. I think

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they do a great job. And, on the investigative angle and video side, whenever anything happens we are able to quickly retrieve video, still photos and we’re able to put it out quickly in the buildings, the Co-op City Times, other local media, the lobbies and really quickly able to get that information out to thousands of people and we usually do get some phone calls in about possible leads. I think CCPD has really made some good strides with their investigative team.”

The ensuing joint patrols between CCPD and NYPD have resulted in the issuance of several dozen universal summonses and Co-op City community complaints, as well as arrests.

Captain Green explained that usually during the joint patrols, he would send a lieutenant or sergeant, along with 3-4 officers and Chief Apollo does the same resulting in a team of about 8 officers, along with a couple of vehicles.

“Frank and I have been on some of these joint operations too where the team would drive around when it was warm out from spot to spot, anywhere there was a complaint,” said Capt.

Green. “CCPD would check with their intake desk, we would check with our 3-1-1 system and any complaints or hot spots that were ongoing at that time, we’d check out. We’d have their radio, they have our radio, we check the 31-1 system constantly and then CCPD also has their dispatcher so we’re getting immediate information while out in the field. It was a good information sharing and sort of a joint show of force and I think it made a really big difference.

I think it sends a strong message to the people who are involved with these types of activities when they see the CCPD guys and the 4-5 guys working together as a unified law enforcement team.”

Capt. Green reported that as of November 27, the crime statistics for Sector J, of which Co-op City represents almost 95% and which includes Bay Plaza Mall, show a 30% decrease in robberies and a 23% decrease in grand larceny auto, compared to last year around this time when Co-op City experienced a significant spike in auto thefts in the community’s parking garages.

Chief Apollo said: “In some instances, some of the summonses issued during the joint operations resulted in us being able to net bigger things, for examples, weapons, which we were able to get off the streets, so some of the lesser charges sometimes led to larger type or more serious issues being addressed.”

With the weather growing colder and the Holiday Season ongoing, the NYPD and the CCPD will soon also begin joint patrols inside the residential buildings.

“In the warmer weather, a lot of the complaints we get from Co-op City are for quality of life issues—kids or groups loitering or people drinking in public and so on,” explained Capt. Green. “When it gets colder, those types of complaints shift to the inside of the buildings or stairwells for loud apartments or parties, so Frank and I have already discussed continuing our joint operations instead of waiting for the summer again. CCPD already meets with the building associations and building leaders so in the cold weather, we’re going to target any problematic buildings for quality of life concerns such as drinking, graffiti, hanging around, noise, etc.”

“At the 45th Pct council meeting held on Thursday night, Captain Green presented several people with plagues and certificates expressing his appreciation for their assistance in helping to keep crime down throughout the precinct,” said Vernon Cooper, Riverbay’s General Manager. “In fact, the Captain reported that there has been a 13% decrease in major crimes, such as robberies and burglaries and that crime all across the board is down in general.

“Among those individuals that the Captain acknowledged was our Chief of Public Safety Frank Apollo. Captain Green expressed his gratitude for the support provided by Chief Apollo and our entire Public Safety

Department, particularly as it relates to assisting in arrests and gathering vital information that is paramount to being able to prosecute criminals. I think it was a wonderful ceremony which was handled very professionally by Captain Green; I think it is important that people are recognized for exceptional performance and the acknowledgement underscores the fact that there is a close bond between our officers and the 45th Precinct which is paramount to effective law enforcement in the community. I would like to take this opportunity to thank Captain Green for holding such a wonderful ceremony and acknowledging Chief Apollo, which was well deserved.”

Riverbay’s Ombudsman Joe Boiko, who earlier this year was elected Vice President of the 45th Precinct Community Council, said: “I think it’s a wonderful thing. Our Public Safety Department is a professional department in which the men and women have had extensive training and assist the 45th Precinct and the NYPD almost on a daily basis and at times, were it not for our Public Safety Department, I believe the NYPD would have a lot more to do here without having the resources to do it.”

Agreeing with those sentiments, Capt.

Green said that the joint patrols have definitely helped to increase the NYPD’s visibility in Coop City.

“That’s always been a problem—the size of Co-op City,” the Captain pointed out. “I can have a patrol out there every single day, but if you live on the other side of the complex, you may never see them. You may say the precinct is never here and I could say, ‘Well, we’ve been there for 24 hours straight but in a different section’. So this helps us to make the most of the resources that we have. If I have a van and a couple of guys that I can send up there for a couple of hours and CCPD does the same, now

we have a mobile team complete with access to incredible communications at our disposal so we’re getting immediate information. That’s been one of the pluses of these exercises—It has been a good information sharing and a joint show of force, and I think it has made a really big difference.”

Boiko added: “I think it’s a high honor for our Public Safety Department to be recognized for all their hard work and efforts in keeping the community safe and in protecting those who live within our community. Chief Apollo should be congratulated for his efforts in having such a professional department and in working with the NYPD.” In addition to Boiko, several other members of the executive committee of the 45th Precinct Community Council hail from Co-op City.

They *****jnare Michelle Sajous, Riverbay’s Community Relations Director who is the current Treasurer of the Council; Sonja Feliciano who was elected Secretary and Yvonne SmithBurrus, Sergeant-At-Arms.

“I’m very glad to see our Public Safety Department being commended for their hard work and dedication to keeping this is a safe community for the thousands of families who live here. Co-op City currently has more representation on the Executive Committee of the 45th Precinct Community Council and I hope this encourages more residents to become involved. We can make things happen for our community if we participate.

Alone, both the CCPD and NYPD individually have a lot of area to cover throughout this development but by combining their resources, they have been able to make their presence known and felt and it is paying off for the entire community. I commend both Chief Apollo and Captain Green for their service to the residents of Co-op City.”

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Co-op City Times / December 3, 2011

2nd Combing ty p Cinext Blood Co-oDrive Riverbay Holiday Lighting Ceremony The annual Riverbay Menorah and Holiday Tree lighting ceremony will take place on Wednesday, December 7, in the Dreiser Auditorium B at 6 p.m.

Refreshments will be provided

by Panera Bread and Zipcar. Come out and take your photo with Santa.

This program is free and everyone is invited to attend.

Riverbay Holiday food & toy drives Public Safety and the Riverbay Fund, in conjunction with the Black Forum of Co-op City, are sponsoring a food drive to help stock the Black Forum’s food pantry for the Holiday season.

In addition, Public Safety and the Riverbay Fund will be having a toy drive. The toys will be distributed to the nursery and day care centers in the community by the seniors in the JASA program at JASA’s December 22nd holiday party.

Donations of unexpired canned and boxed foods, as well as dry good, and wrapped and unwrapped toys will be accepted.

Collection boxes for both the food and toys will be placed in the outer office of the Co-op City Public Safety Department in the Riverbay administrative offices.

Both drives end on December 22.

NAACP’s Holiday Open House at Einstein Everyone is welcome to join in on Saturday, December 17th for the Co-op City Branch of the NAACP first Annual Holiday Open House.

It is at the Einstein Community Center, 135 Einstein Loop, Room 38 on the 2nd Floor from 3:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. For this occasion, the organization is accepting donations of non-perishable and unexpired canned, boxed or dry goods and new unwrapped toys or books.

The food items will be donated to the Church of the Savior’s food pantry. The toys and books will be donated to the children of the Coop City NAACP Day Care Center.

Light refreshments will be served.

Happy Holidays

FRONT PA G E

Annual Menorah and Tree Lighting Ceremony set for Wednesday in Dreiser Auditorium B

BY ROZAAN BOONE The annual Menorah and Tree Lighting ceremony, sponsored by the Riverbay Fund, will be held on Wednesday, December 7, at 6 p.m. in the Dreiser Auditorium B. Admission is free and everyone is invited to attend.

Refreshments will be provided courtesy of Panera Bread, Zipcar and Verizon. There will also be a photo session with Santa.

The Mistress of Ceremonies, Riverbay Board President Helen Atkins, will give the Welcome Remarks, followed by a musical selection performed by the Garvey School.

Director Al Shapiro, the Master of Ceremonies, will then deliver Greetings to the attendees.

Co-op City resident Hillel valentine will recite the story of Chanukah and then he will be joined by Shapiro in lighting the Menorah.

The Co-op City Baptist Church’s Kids 4 Christ and Ladies-N-Christ will perform a few dance selections before the story of Christmas is read by Elder Carol Landrum of the Greater Love Cathedral United Baptist Church. Cathedral United Baptist Church Young Adults Choir will then perform musical selections to be followed by the lighting of the Holiday Tree.

An awards ceremony recognizing the youth who volunteered for the Halloween attractions will then take place officiated over by Assemblyman Michael Benedetto and Michelle Sajous, Director of Riverbay’s Community Relations Department.

Following the awards ceremony, the audience will be treated to more musical selections by Faith @ Work Christian Church’s Better Youth Generation Choir.

The principles of Kwanzaa will be

delivered by the Greater NY Girls Scouts of Co-op City and the Starlite Dance Studio will light up the stage with a dance selection.

The ceremony’s Closing Remarks will be made by Rev. Robert A. Smith, Jr., Pastor of Church of the Savior and the program will be closed out with another dance selection, this time performed by the Co-op City Baptist Church’s Blossoming Praise and Ladies-N-Christ; and musical selections by Destined 4 Greatness.

After the official program ends, Santa will make his ceremonial arrival for photos.

The Riverbay Fund extends special thanks to Panera Bread, Verizon and ZipCar for helping to make this special evening a joyous and enjoyable one, as well as all of the presenters and performers, especially Santa.

Defensive driving course sponsored by Riverbay available online and open to general public

BY ROZAAN BOONE The defensive driving course offered by Riverbay Corporation to its employees to enhance their driving skills and lower points on their licenses is now available online and open to the general public at a reduced cost.

The 6-hour course, which is offered through the National Safety Council of which Riverbay is a member, has been open only to Riverbay’s employees, their family members and friends for the past 10 years, and were generally held once every three months over two evenings during the week or on weekends. Now, the program is online at a cost of $44.96, and anyone in the general population can enjoy the reduced price by entering Riverbay’s referral code.

During the registration process, applicants who use referral code #664 will receive a $5 discount which brings the cost down to $39.95. For participating in the program, Riverbay Corporation, in turn, will receive a rebate of $11.39 per participant which goes back into the corporation’s general fund to help offset the expenses of the corporation.

“It is important to point out that anyone interested in taking advantage of this opportunity should contact their respective insurance company first to ensure that they will be eligible to receive credit for taking the defensive driving course online, which in most cases, will result in a reduction of their insurance premiums,” said Vernon Cooper, Riverbay’s General Manager. “It is also a

plus that the housing company can receive credits for those taking the course when they use our referral code to register and I invite everyone in the development to let their family members, friends and co-workers know about this program. I also thank them because having more conscientious drivers on our roadways benefits everyone.”

Cooper noted that Riverbay has been providing defensive driving courses to its employees for the past decade precisely because the corporation recognizes the importance of safety, especially among those staff members who operate vehicles.

“We realize how vital it is that the people who drive vehicles for the corporation are in fact operating them safely and are fully aware of the State’s traffic laws particularly as they relate to the work that they do, and this includes the individuals who drive our trucks, vans, construction equipment and passenger vehicles,” Cooper said.

“Therefore, I am all for any policy that promotes defensive driving courses and anything that can be done to encourage people to take these courses is beneficial.”

Monica Williams, Riverbay’s Loss Prevention Manager in the Risk Management Department, was instrumental in organizing this course offering.

“We’ve been a member of NSC for more than a decade and we’ve been providing defensive driving classes to our employees to help enhance their driving skills and reduce points off their licenses, which also

reduces their automotive insurance premiums,” said Williams. “Now, we are able, through this program, to offer it throughout the community so we’re inviting everyone to encourage their friends and family members to take advantage of it.”

Williams emphasized that registrants for the course must input the referral code #664 or else they will not receive the discount.

To purchase the online version of the NSC’s defensive driving course, log onto its website at www.ddcnsc.org/ny. The program uses Adobe Flash Player to deliver the course and if a student exits the program before completing it, their progress is bookmarked. There is also no limit to the number of times you may log in to complete the course, however you must complete the course within 30 days from the date of purchase or else you have to repurchase it.

Applicants must complete a minimum of 320 instructional minutes, answer 25 questions at the end of the course and achieve a score of 75% or better to pass the course. Each applicant is allowed three attempts to pass the course, after which it must be repurchased.

After successfully completing the course, the defensive driving certificate is mailed to the applicant.

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NYSERDA electricity and converts that steam into excess electricity which can be exported/sold to other utilities. In addition to providing energy savings, the plant can produce enough energy to handle the needs of the community, as well as excess energy and capacity, which can be exported and sold to other utilities and to the New York Independent System Operator (NYISO) which operates the electric grid in New York.

Riverbay’s energy management consultants have estimated that capacity sales, which is the ability to make energy when required by the grid, will generate approximately $233,000 for the housing corporation during this current winter period.

In a memo to the Board dated November 1, Riverbay’s management informed the Board that Energy Spectrum, Inc. has esti-

Abatement monitoring, with Kaufman charging waiving the filing fee was not the main issue, but performing the unnecessary abatement work to begin with, was the problem.

An extensive report prepared by Kaufman, utilizing the expertise of two former Commissioners of the City of New York’s Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) proved conclusively that the floor tiles in Co-op City posed no hazard.

“The State should re-take jurisdiction that prior administrations gave to New York City over Co-op City, a state Mitchell-Lama Housing development,” Kaufman continued in his letter to Gov. Cuomo and Commissioner Towns. “Take it back from the New York City bureaucrats who don’t care that middle income citizens in the forgotten borough of the City are forced to pay $4,000,000 annually, a 4% increase, in perpetuity, for no reason, whatsoever.

“Commissioner Towns and Governor Cuomo should demonstrate their care for our community by coming to the rescue of Co-op City and clearly showing they are on the side of its residents by declaring that the State will not allow DEP minions to confiscate the people’s wages by unfairly forcing them to do a totally unnecessary act — abatement of non-friable asbestos.”

Atkins echoed Kaufman’s sentiments,

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mated that the community may be able to sell $233,000 worth of capacity during the winter period which spans from November, 2011 to April, 2012. The memo further states that the income streams are mainly available from NYISO and Con Edison.

David Ahrens, Director at Energy Spectrum, Inc., the company managing the various revenue streams available to the shareholders of Co-op City, explained that capacity sales, like energy savings, is another revenue stream that has been identified for the community since its investment in its own cogeneration plant.

“There are two capacity periods—one for the summer and one for the winter— at NYISO, and the cogeneration plant at Coop City is participating in both of these markets via Spectrum,” said Ahrens.

“Although capacity is much more valuable in the summer, there’s still a capacity market in the winter in case additional capacity is needed for the grid, for example, if there’s a snow storm or other similar events. It’s almost like having a reserve, if you will.”

This past summer, the NYISO paid Riverbay $500,000 not to take power from the grid whenever it called an “event,” since Riverbay now produces its own energy thereby lowering the need to purchase energy from the electric grid. Usually, a NYISO “event” is called during periods of peak demand for energy or if there’s a problem with the grid.

In addition to the capacity sales, during the 7 month period from April-October of this year, Con Edison paid Riverbay

$548,000 for excess energy that the utility purchased from the cogeneration plant.

“These additional streams of revenue provide income to Riverbay Corporation which help reduce the amount of carrying charges that the shareholders need to pay to operate Co-op City,” said Merola. “In addition, these added revenues are obtained without any impact to the community. We are constantly seeking new revenue streams in order to ease the financial burden for the shareholders.”

Since going online in January, 2010, according to the Riverbay Finance Department, cogeneration is now producing approximately $18M annually in energy savings for the community, which, without cogeneration, would have been paid to Con Edison.

onto an unknowing consumer. Unfair regulations do affect middle income people!”

The Riverbay Board approved attaining Kaufman to challenge the exorbitant costs “selectively” required by the City of New York for asbestos abatement work which no other community with similar floor tiles is being forced to perform.

“It is frustrating to deal with the supposed guardians of the people who refuse to recognize and accept proof that there is no health hazard to the residents of Co-op City,” Kaufman stated. “Simply put, there should be no regulation when there is no problem.”

Co-op City has been selectively singled out, according to management, since February of 2005 when a DEP Inspector issued Riverbay a violation, along with a $10,000 fine, and since that time, Co-op City has been forced to spend between $3 and $4 million per year for an abatement company and an air monitoring company due to the mastic glue in the floor tiles.

“We have performed over 70,000 air samples and not one of those samples came out positive, showing conclusively that the mastic glue in the floor tiles is not friable and does not pose any danger to Co-op City residents or workers,” Kaufman said.

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stating she was appalled by the fact that Coop City had been “selectively” singled out to perform such expensive, unnecessary testing when no similar housing has to absorb such a cost.

“I really don’t understand how government on any level can honestly justify forcing Co-op City to do such work when other housing developments with similar floor tiles are not required to do such work,” Atkins said. “Not only is it unfair, but it shows an absolute disregard for the hardworking people of Co-op City, as well as our seniors and those on a fixed income, to single us out and burden us with such exorbitant costs that other housing is not required to perform.”

Co-op City hopes the state and city will recognize the unfair “selective” punishment of the community by forcing unnecessary abatement work and air monitoring and end such an “outrageous” policy, but the issue may have to be resolved in court, though Kaufman hopes such action can be avoided.

“It is indeed ironic that unnecessary regulations foisted by New York City bureaucrats on Co-op City do not penalize large corporations or the wealthy,” Kaufman stated, “but the people who can least afford to pay these levies.

“Unlike large corporations,” Kaufman continued, “residents cannot pass these costs (Continued from page 1)

doesn’t always pick their pockets or force them to flee the State because of unwarranted taxes, excessive fees, or burdensome regulations.

It is indeed ironic that unnecessary regulations foisted by New York City bureaucrats on Co-op City do not penalize large corporations or the wealthy, but the people who can least afford to pay these levies. Unlike large corporations, residents cannot pass these costs onto an unknowing consumer. Unfair regulations do affect middle income people! The Tea Party screams on the right, Occupy Wall Street bellows on the left, and honest, hard-working families in the middle are ignored!

Co-op City is a State development built under a program that successfully created thousands of units of housing specifically for low to middle income residents who are now under assault. The uncaring robotic automatons are destroying Co-op City by their unwillingness to recognize that their quixotic interpretations and applications of regulations is just another nail in the coffin of the communities of the Empire State.

It is frustrating to deal with the supposed guardians of the people who refuse to recognize and accept proof that there is no health hazard to the residents of Co-op City.

Simply said, there should be no regulation when there is no problem.

Please help us remove this onerous cost that contributes to the increases in the carrying charges in these difficult times. Rescue us from the false guardians by immediately rescinding the asbestos abatement rules and regulations governing Co-op City.

W it h ea r n est r esolve, Steph en B. Ka u fma n , E sq.

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

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December’s Monthly Maintenance Statements We have confirmed with the bank that the December carrying charge bills were mailed out on Saturday, November 26, however, it appears that there has been some delay with the Post Office delivering these bills. We are currently looking into this matter with the post office and are hopeful that your bill will be delivered soon.

Because of this delay in delivery of your December maintenance bills, payments made on or before Monday, December 12 will not incur a late fee.

As always, we thank you for your patience and cooperation as we work to rectify this matter.

BUIL DI NG I NSP E C T I O NS As we have reported to the community previously, we are conducting building inspections in order to determine which are being kept the cleanest by our building porters and grounds keepers respectively. During these inspections, I’ve taken note of a few conditions in the public hallways that adversely impact the appearance of the hallways. Most notable are the number of apartment entrance doors that need to be cleaned and/or painted, including the door saddles (the marble stone at the entrance of the apartment, underneath the entrance door); the number of walls in the hallway where the plaster and paint is peeling because the bath-

Management Corner

Marion Scott Real Estate, Inc. room wall inside the adjacent apartment where the shower wall is located needs to have the ceramic tiles re-grouted and/or plumbing repairs made at the bath tub and as a result, there are water leaks that are causing damage to the hallway walls.

Dirty saddles and entrance doors are the responsibility of the cooperator to clean. In order to have your apartment door painted, you must contact your respective Cooperator Services Office (CSO) to arrange for an inspection. The CSO managers will determine if in fact the door must be painted and will submit this information to the Buildings and Grounds Department so that they can schedule the painting to be done. If you notice peeling of the hallway walls adjacent to your bathroom, please inform the CSO Department. They will inspect to determine the cause and arrange to have either the plumbing and/or tile work done, based upon need.

The CSO managers also take note of these conditions when they conduct their routine building inspections and they send letters to cooperators accordingly.

However, it is evident that many residents are not taking the time to have these conditions addressed. Effective immediately, the CSO Department will start issuing community complaints to those cooperators who fail to respond to the written notifications, informing them about the aforementioned condition/s and requesting that the cooperator contacts the CSO Department to arrange for an inspection.

P R E VE NT ING G R E ASE DI SCH ARG E S I NT O SE W E R S We are told by the City of New York’s Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) that we are ahead of the curve with respect to putting some kind of policy in place to prevent the disposal of fat, oil and grease (F.O.G.) from being discarded into the kitchen pipes which not only clogs the lines and causes sewer back-ups within the building, but the city’s main sewer system as well. In fact, DEP has regulations in place as it relates to commercial establishments and how FOG is discarded. The city requires grease generating establishments (businesses) to properly install, operate and maintain grease interceptors. The grease interceptors work by separating the grease from the waste water. Greasy wastewater entering the interceptor passes through a vented flow control

fitting that regulates the flow of the wastewater. The waste water then passes under a separator baffle or regulator within the interceptor that separates the grease from the wastewater. We plan to check these interceptors when we inspect the premises of our commercial establishments as well to see how they are being maintained.

The representatives from the city were aware of the fact that we have disseminated notices to residents asking that you place your used fat, oil and grease into bottles or cans that can be sealed and then place in bags and left inside the refuse room on your respective floor. Our porters are picking up these receptacles and placing in a separate dumpster to be taken over to the Peartree facility. The company that provides carting services to us has spoken about the use of equipment that we may pour the grease into and then discard, however logistically, this system is cumbersome and we will continue to research to find other ways to collect these substances more effectively. In the interim, it will be extremely beneficial if we receive everyone’s cooperation by separating the FOG in the aforementioned manner. We met with representatives of DEP this week and they gave us flyers that will be placed under every door throughout the complex. As always, we thank you for your cooperation.

F r ee b lood p r essu r e scr een in gs Wed n esd a y in Dr eiser

NC NW ’s t oy a n d win t er a ccessor y d r ive

Black Forum and the NYU Langone Medical Center have teamed up to bring the Men’s Health Initiative Research Project to Co-op City to provide free blood pressure screening to men and sign up interested participants in their hypertension and colorectal cancer research project. Screenings will take place on Wednesday, December 7 at the Dreiser Community Center, Room 20; and on Saturday, December 17 at the Bartow Community Center, Room. 22.

All events are tentatively scheduled from 10-3. Please call (718) 320-8035 for a reservation.

The Youth Committee of the NCNW will hold its 7th annual Toy and Winter Accessory Drive beginning today, Saturday, December 3, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Room 14, 177 Dreiser Loop shopping center 1.

They will be collecting unwrapped new and unused toys, as well as new and unused hats, scarves, gloves and socks for newborns, youth and teenagers. The organization will also accept unexpired canned food, pampers and baby food.

In addition, donations can also be dropped off on Saturday, December 10 and 17, respectively.

All donations will be sent to Phipps Town and Country Residence Home and others in need. For information, please call 917-399-2643.

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Co-op City Times

Letters to the Editor

Proposed Metro North rail network To t h e E d it or : Anyone who's traveled by public transit in and around Co-op City for the last year knows how more difficult it has become. So when it was announced that extending the commuter rail network (Metro North) was back in discussion, it was an encouraging sign that transit options could improve here.

Urban planners and railroad officials will want feedback from this community to see if it's feasible for them to make such a large commitment in expanding the infrastructure.

This is one of the reasons why it's important to follow through on doing the Feasibility Study.

In order for the community to show

the planners that we are a contender for this benefit, we have to take ourselves seriously. The cost of the study will come to a few dollars per shareholder, and we'll have another asset to bring to the table when we make our pitch to the planners as to why we are entitled to an enhancement of the rail network —G a r y G elesk i

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Derek Alger Director of Communications

Rozaan Boone Editor-in-Chief

Bill Stuttig Associate Editor

Jim Roberts Business Manager

Jennifer Piovanetti Operations Manager

Communist propaganda To t h e E d it or : In his viewpoint a few weeks ago, a Board Director called Cuba a “socialist country.” Wrong! It is a communist totalitarian dictatorship.

The Director also claimed that Cuba is allowing Cubans “the right to buy and sell property in their country.”

This, in my opinion, is merely communist propaganda. The first tenet of communism is the abolition of private property.

The communists have a dictum— two steps forward, one step backwards.

They appear to be relaxing their strict authoritarian rule to convince the naíve

Ralph Henriquez Production Manager that they are changing.

The bloodthirsty dictators of Cuba will allow true economic freedom no more than neo-Nazis would allow a synagogue to be built on their property.

We shouldn’t advance communist propaganda in the Co-op City Times.

—Da vid H a m m e r

Keep up the good work!

To t h e E d it or : After walking around the Greenway on Section 1, I’m compelled by feelings of gratefulness knowing that I can get up early in the morning and walk uninhibited around an area that encourages healthy

exercise for young and not so young.

I was especially pleased with the exercise stations that are positioned around the Greenway. Also, seeing those blue lights give a sense of security, knowing that help, if needed, is but the press of the

button away. Kudos to the Board, Management and their support staff.

I say to you what I have said to others: I see the light at the end of the tunnel.

Keep up the good work!

—Alon zo Newt on

Parking Facilities Rules and Regulations The Riverbay Parking Facilities Department would like to remind shareholders and their families who park in the garages to observe and comply with the following G a r a ge Agr eem en t r u les a n d r egu la t ion s: • Drivers shall drive with headlights on while driving within the Garages • Drivers must observe the posted speed limit of 5 mph while inside the garages (do not accelerate your speed in any area of the garage) • Follow directional signs and arrows (in order to avoid collisions, do not drive in the opposite direction of posted arrows and signs) • Drivers must park their vehicles fully within the painted lines (be considerate and leave enough room for your neighbor to enter and leave their vehicle) • Drivers shall be in compliance with the Vehicle and Traffic Law of the State of New York (this means that you must have a current inspection sticker, registration sticker and license plates on your vehicle inside the garage) • Drivers must not park in the designated Fire Zone areas of

the garage (the affected Fire Zone spaces are located on the up and down ramps from the 2nd floor to roof ramps) indicated by signs on the adjacent wall.

We would also like to remind you of the following additional rules and regulations which are included in your Garage Agreement that you perhaps did not know: • Shareholders may not loan or reassign their Garage Access Card to another person or transfer their Garage Sticker to another vehicle • Shareholders may not park their vehicle in another garage other than that which they were assigned to after 6 p.m. without authorization • Shareholders must maintain the cleanliness of their vehicle while parked in the garage • Vehicle repairs/washing are not permitted in the garages • If the shareholder violates any terms, covenants or conditions of the Garage Agreement, including payment of carrying charges, Riverbay Corporation reserves the right to terminate the agreement.

—R iver b a y P a r k in g Fa cilit ies Dep a r t m en t

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

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

Anonymous or unsigned letters will not be accepted for publication.

Letters cannot exceed 350 words.

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

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

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Co-op City Times / December 3, 2011

Public Safety Report

CCPD offers holiday robbery prevention tips

BY LIEUTENANT PAM APOLLO As shoppers are busy trying to finish their holiday shopping, criminals are out trying to shop for their next victim. These criminals take advantage of frenzied shoppers in a distracted state. By following these tips, you can avoid being a victim or minimize injury if you become a victim.

Pick pocketing is a crime that tends to increase during the holiday season. The pickpocket is a criminal who would like to have his crime go undetected.

Pickpockets often practice their skills and take pride in their ability to remove your property unnoticed. Some of these skills may be practiced in prisons or with other pickpockets. Fortunately, the pickpocket is not a violent criminal.

Pickpockets may work alone or can work in groups of two or more. One may serve as a lookout, while another serves as a decoy and a third grabs your property. While shopping in crowded stores, be alert to any person who jostles into you or enters your personal space comfort zone.

Pickpocket teams can often include one or more women. Never let your guard down.

Be alert to any persons loitering near banks or cash machines. Be alert to persons who follow you from a bank or cash machine. Avoid using cash machines at night. If you must use a cash machine at night, choose a well-lit location which you are familiar with. Also use caution when using a drive-up cash machine, be sure your car doors are locked. Consider doing banking errands with a friend or family member. Try to avoid days such as the first or the fifteenth of the month when many people receive checks.

Always walk confidently and with a purpose. Wearing practical shoes or sneakers is a good idea when shopping or running errands which include banking or carrying cash. Proper footwear makes it easier to speed up at the first sign of dan-

ger. Speaking on a cell phone, text messaging or wearing headphones with the volume turned up high makes it difficult for you to stay in touch with your surroundings.

Avoid placing packages in your vehicle, if possible. If you must place packages in your vehicle, place them in your trunk or covered if your trunk is unavailable. If feasible, move your vehicle to another spot after placing packages in the trunk. Always choose a well-lit, busy area to park your vehicle.

Before you enter your vehicle, be sure no one is in or under your vehicle. Also, be wary of anyone lurking around your building or the garage as you prepare to enter. If someone suspicious is observed, do not enter, call 9-1-1 and the Department of Public Safety at (718) 671-3050. Do not permit strangers to enter your building behind you. Not holding the door may seem rude, but can keep a robber from entering your building.

To minimize the impact of all crimes involving theft of property from your person, keep your keys, money, identification and cell phone in your front pocket, separate from your non-valuables. Also consider an inside the clothing travel type wallet for your personal items and valuables. A pocket with a zipper, button or Velcro is ideal for this purpose. If carrying valuables and personal documents in your purse, place them inside of a plastic or metal container, such as a mint case, which does not look like a wallet. Keep less important items with a token amount of cash in your purse, this way the criminal will think he scored big.

Remember, property can always be replaced; your safety is the most important thing. If someone does try to rob you despite your precautions, do not resist, especially if the person is armed with a weapon of any type. Try to remember as many details of the crime, as well as a description of the perpetrator. Notify

Public Safety Blotter: Nov. 21 - Nov. 23 November 23, 2049 Asch Loop (Library) A group of disorderly teens were instructed to leave the area when one individual refused and began cursing and yelling at officers. The male was arrested and charged accordingly.

November 21, 140 Benchley Place CCPD officers responded to this loca-

tion to investigate a suspicious male who apparently approached several females in the area and made sexually explicit comments. While conducting the search, an additional complainant came forward. The male was located and placed under arrested. The individual also had an outstanding warrant for his arrest and had illegal narcotics and paraphernalia in his possession.

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police immediately if you have been the victim of a crime.

For more information about crime prevention, contact the National Crime Prevention Council at 1000 Connecticut Avenue, NW, 13th floor, Washington, DC 20036, (202) 466-6267, or on their website, www.ncpc.org.

As the end of the year approaches, be sure to schedule appointments for necessary medical and dental care. Try to utilize any money remaining in Flexible Spending accounts or annual allowances of your insurance policies. Good health is important to your well being and safety.

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.

If consuming alcoholic beverages is part of your holiday festivities, be sure to

designate a driver who will not drink. Call a taxi, if necessary. Never operate a motor vehicle if you have consumed alcoholic beverages. The consequences of drunk driving are extremely severe. Always buckle your seatbelt; it will save your life in a serious collision. Avoid distractions and excess speed when driving; these are the two leading causes of collisions within New York State.

Always remember, if you see something, say something. If you see suspicious persons in the garage or lurking near parked vehicles on the street, an auto crime could be taking place, an auto crime could be ready to happen, notify the authorities. Call 9-1-1 and the Department of Public Safety at (718) 671-3050 or online at www.ccpd.us.

Callers may remain anonymous when giving information.

Enjoy a safe and healthy holiday season. The Co-op City Department of Public Safety would like to thank all persons who have called in suspicious activity or sent information via our website. It is by your actions that the crime rate remains low and a high quality of life is maintained.

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Co-op City Times / December 3, 2011

Removing the Blinders Some of my fellow Directors have written some statements that I feel reflect errors in judgement in respect to the feasibility study.

While I hold my fellow Directors with due respect for the time they give of themselves for our Corporation and its shareholders, I must point out that I differ with their opinions.

1. We the shareholders of Co-op City do not have personal visions of riches in relation to privatization; We simply desire to own our apartments and acquire true equity in the traditional sense, providing for an investment in ourselves and for our families. Also, whether the feasibility study referendum in 2002 passed by a large margin or not is of no consequence. The fact is that it passed and the study was never initiated.

The vote of the shareholders should have been enforced.

Director’s Viewpoint

Raymond Tirado Also I, and many other shareholders, am NOT ok with waiting ten years for a study if we obtain a state loan through HUD, which would guarantee us annual increases.

As a Board Director, I fully comprehend that my decisions on the Board represent and affect each of our over 15,000 shareholders. That is the reason I am putting Resolution 11-96, request for Feasibility study, to the Board for vote this Dec. 14. Once it passes by

vote on the Board, the vote for the study would again be placed in the hands of all shareholders by a referendum at election time. This study would provide all impartial answers and real numbers for those for and against the issue.

Ladies and gentlemen, let's remove those blinders that prevent you from seeing all paths available to you. The time for change is now, not tomorrow.

M it ch ell-L a m a As I had said before the MitchellLama Program was a great asset to help create Co-op City and served its purpose thru its infancy. But Co-op City has outgrown the need to remain in that control.

Even the banks feel that our current mode of ownership is outdated as you should be aware Citibank no longer offers financing for future renters in Co-op City as they would not be able to recover any funds should the renter

renege on the equity loan (key words being equity loan, not mortgage loan).

We either move forward or remain in control and servitude to the State, your choice.

We must end the ties to a program that restricts personal growth by rewarding a good year’s earnings with a surcharge, and also tells us how to vote and limits our progress.

Our Board must not place personal feelings above the needs and fairness to the community who voted us in to serve them.

If you choose to remain with blinders on then you will always be led in others’ direction instead of the direction that will be of best interest to your future in Co-op City.

Thank you.

You may contact me at ccdirector@optonline.net; or by calling 718320-3351.

National Council of Negro Women National Council of Negro Women, Inc., Co-op City Section, is just one of 250 sections across this country dedicated to contributing to the health, education and economic empowerment of women of African descent as we support our families and communities. Our organization is open to women, as well as men, as members. Wouldn't you like to join us in our work in the Co-op City community? We meet the second Sunday of each month (except May) at 3 p.m. in Room 11, Dreiser Community Center.

Won't you come join us in our community service? If you cannot join us on

December 11th, you can mail your $20 local dues to NCNW Co-op City Section, P.O. Box 93, Bronx, NY 10475.

We really do hope you'll come "check us out" and see how you can "give back" to your community The Youth Committee 7th Annual Toy and Winter Accessory Drive will take place during the month of December. We will be collecting new and unused unwrapped toys. We will also collect new and unused hats, scarves, gloves and socks for newborn, youth and teenagers. We also collect canned foods, diapers and baby food. Donated items can be dropped off at:

177 Dreiser Loop, Shopping Center 1, Room 14, Saturdays, December 3, 10 and the 17th from 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Donations will be sent to Phipps Town and Country Residence Home and others in need. For further information, contact Youth Committee Chairperson, 917-3992643.

Sa t u r d a y E d u ca t ion P r ogr a m : Children in grades 2-8 will receive small group instruction in reading and mathematics each Saturday during the school year with certified teachers. Registration: 9:00 a.m. to 12 p.m., Room 14, Dreiser Community Center and will continue each

Saturday as space allows. Fee for total year, $225, includes registration fee. For further information, call 718-655-9034 or 718-671-1958.

Save T h e Da t e: April 28, 2012, Co-op City Section will be celebrating its 41st Anniversary at Marina Del Rey. Additional information will be coming soon.

To our sick and shut-in, you are not forgotten. You are in our thoughts and prayers daily. Please contact Sadie Gilmore, 718671 3721, to notify us of birthdays, illness or bereavement.

Happy birthday to December members.

—M a xine Su lliva n

Coalition of African-American Churches and Community Organizations The Coalition’s next general membership meeting will be held on Tuesday, December 6, at 12 p.m., 177 Dreiser Loop, Community Center, Room 15.

Our15th Annual Kwanzaa Celebrations will be held on Thursday, December 29, 5 p.m., Bartow Community Center, Room 31, 2049 Bartow Ave. (Co-op City), Bronx, NY. This event is Free.

Kwanzaa is the seven day (December 26-January 1) African Celebration of family, community and culture as personified in Africa "First Fruits" or harvest celebrations.

Kwanzaa incorporates the spirit of value and practice of Ingathering, Reverence, Commemoration, Recommitment, and Celebration, and evolves around seven principles, one for each day of Kwanzaa called the Nguzo Saba. The seven principles of

Kwanzaa are Umoja (Unity), Kujichagulia (Self-determination), Ujima (Collective work and responsibility), Ujamaa (Cooperative economics), Nia (Purpose), Kuumba (Creativity), and Imani (Faith).

The Coalition members are requested to bring an offering of a main dish of food (no pork, please), dessert or juice to share with others. Please contact Mr. Leacock (718671-9610) or Ms. Jones (718-671-5957) by December 22 to advise what your offering will be. Traditional African attire should be worn although it is not mandatory. Your attendance and participation are required to make this family, community and cultural festivity a success. This event is free.

Please inform the Coalition of any suggestions that you may have. Patricia Bonaparte is the President of the Coalition.

Jewish War Veterans Post 500 There will be a meeting of Co-op City Post 500 on December 4th at 10 a.m. at the Town House Restaurant on Dreiser Loop.

The Post would like to thank those members who helped out at the Bronx Veterans Hospital during Veterans Week helping at the barbecues and bingo parties for the hospitalized vets and to those who sold poppies for the vets.

On December 11th, at 9:30 a.m., a Bronx County Council JWV Meeting will be held at the Bronx Veterans Medical Center. If any member needs a ride to get there, let us know at our next meeting.

Birthday greetings to Leon B. Weinstein, Stuart Rosenthal, and Abraham Erreich.

—M a r vin Wa r m

Co-op City Department of Public Safety (718) 671-3050 • www.ccpd.us If you SEE something, SAY something!

Phone number, 1-718-320-1861.

The Coalition is a non-profit organization dedicated to maintaining and improving the quality of life of cooperators and providing educational and culturally enriching programs for the community. We also act as one voice for all Coalition members where there are issues of common concern and human rights.

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

Please support our efforts by sending us your tax deductible contribution, made payable to: Coalition of African-American

Churches & Community Organizations of Co-op City, Inc., Post Office Box 619, Bronx, N.Y. 10475. Churches and organizations that desire to join the Coalition may apply for membership by either writing or calling (718) 320-1861 or (718) 671-5957 for a membership application which should be returned with a letter on your church/organization’s stationery and signed by the minister/president.

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

The Coalition wishes everyone a healthy, happy Holiday.

R em emb er t h e C oa lition m ot to is: “Coming Together is a Beginning, Keeping Together is Progress, Working Together is Success.”

—Ha r m a n T. L ea cock

An on ym ou s ca lls t o P u b lic Sa fet y Periodically, cooperators may witness someone violating the housing company’s rules and regulations, however, it has been reported to Management that some people are apprehensive about reporting the situation for fear of their identity being divulged to the violator in question.

Please know that you may request to remain anonymous when you contact the Co-op City Public Safety Department (CCPD) regarding said issues and the Public Safety dispatchers, officers and supervisors have been instructed to accept these calls and investigate, accordingly.

If, however, you feel forced to surrender your identification in order to lodge your complaint, immediately request to speak with a supervisor.

Rest assured that you should feel comfortable placing these calls to our Public Safety Department, as oftentimes residents are the first to know when an incident has taken place and in most cases, who the individuals involved are, as well.

Thank you very much for your cooperation.

—R iver ba y M a n a gemen t

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Black Forum Fr ee blood pr essur e scr eenings Wednesda y in Dr eiser Black Forum and the NYU Langone Medical Center have teamed up to bring the Men’s Health Initiative Research Project to Co-op City to provide free blood pressure screening to men and sign up interested participants in their hypertension and colorectal cancer research project today, Saturday, December 3rd at the Einstein Center; on Wednesday, December 7 at the Dreiser Community Center, Room 20; and on Saturday, December 17 at the Bartow Community Center, Room.

22. All events are tentatively scheduled from 10-3.

Please call (718) 320-8035 for a reservation.

The blood pressure screenings are open to everyone, but specifically males of African ancestry. To be eligible for the research project, males of African descent should be 50 years or older, not have had a colonoscopy within the last 10 years and no colorectal cancer screening in the last year, and must have high blood pressure.

This project is aimed at combating the high rate of hypertension and colorectal cancer among Black men, and to inspire people to live healthy lives.

For further information, please call (718) 320-8035.

Building 30 Association We have an email address.

It is: Building30@hotmail.com.

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

C om in g E ven t s: We are look forward to Wednesdays when we happily attend our Crochet class at 1:00 p.m. We have a wonderful teacher, Linda Werner, who will teach you with a lot of patience. It’s great exercise for arthritic fingers. It’s a challenge and gratifying. Surprise someone with a hand-made gift. Try it! I’m sure that it will be greatly appreciated.

Pokeno night will be held on Friday, December 9 in our meeting room on the “B” side. The time is 7:30 p.m.

The next Building 30 Assn. Meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, December 7th. The doors open at 7:00 p.m. and the meeting begins promptly at 7:30 p.m. On the agenda is: Participation in a holiday party; help with lobby decorating; collection of annual dues and collection of holiday money for porters’ and lobby attendants’ holiday gifts. We are raffling off two beautiful crochet afghans. The raffles are $1 per raffle. We are encouraging you to buy $10 worth of raffles and sell them to your friends and relatives. They are lovely and unique.

Check the Association Bulletin Board in your lobby for dates and times of events. Make a difference!!

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. M ir ia m E . Ber lofsk y —M

K ids H olid a y P a r t y A holiday party for children ages 6-12, sponsored by the Black Forum of Co-op City, will be held on Friday, December 16, 3-6 p.m. at the Dreiser Community Center. For information, please contact Ms. Carroll at (718) 825-9361.

Next Defensive Dr iving Our next defensive driving course will be held on Saturday, December 10, 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.

Emer gency Food Pr ogr a m - New Hour s & Da ys We are now open on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. in

Room 20 at the Dreiser Community Center. Also, due to budget constraints and shortage of available food, you must live within zip code 10475 to participate in this program. You must also have your card with you and bring two clean plastic shopping bags.

In order to receive food, you must present a current photo ID such as a non or driver’s license or any photo ID card with proof of address. You will then be issued a card in order to pick up food in the future.

We Need You - J oin Us Toda y 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 Illis

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Questioning MTA Decisions On Monday morning, November 14, Sandra Jackson and I attended the Metropolitan Transportation Authority Transit Committee meeting at its Madison Avenue offices. During the public comment period before the session, I took the opportunity to address the committee regarding its proposed BX30 route revision. I introduced myself as a Riverbay Board member, and as speaking on behalf of 5,000 cooperators who had signed petitions protesting the cuts of service that MTA has made in our community. I expressed our opinion that the bus route, even in its latest version, leaves thousands of Co-op families undeserved.

TRANSIT – T H E F ULL PICT URE I noted that the income of MTA cannot be based simply on the number of Metro cards that are sold. The revenue estimate should include the money the city saves when riders leave their cars home and use mass transit instead. Every time riders choose mass transit over driving, the city benefits significantly. Millions are saved on street repairs. The decrease in air pollution protects the health and well-being of our residents. On a daily basis mass transit delivers hundreds of thousands of workers to public and private employers; students to colleges and universities; shoppers to retail stores; patients to health providers, and so on.

More than 45 years ago, New York made a commitment with the sponsors of Co-op City that, among other things, the

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Bernard Cylich city would provide mass transit service to the new community. For over 40 years, busses BX26 and BX28 helped unify our community of 15,000 families, the nation’s largest naturally occurring retirement community, or NORC. Wherever they traveled within Co-op City, riders paid only one fare. They traveled without a single transfer ticket to senior citizens centers, daycare facilities, doctors’ offices, shopping centers, Riverbay offices, and an array of local events, activities, and meetings. Traveling out of the community, they reached subway lines, off-campus high schools, Montefiore and Veterans Administration hospitals, Bronx Botanical Gardens, Fordham shopping center, and other places on a single fare.

That seamless service was significantly reduced by the altering of the BX26 and BX28 bus lines. Those alterations – in the name of austerity – severed a contiguous community.

The introduction of BX38 and now BX30 routes will still bypass thousands of families. Many will have to transfer in order to reach their destinations and their trips will take longer.

Before the proposed BX30 route changes were adopted, a member of the Transit Committee conceded that the

changes will not serve the entire community. He offered no back up for a claim that restoring the full BX26 and BX28 would cost an additional $800,000. He merely stated it.

Meetings of the MTA’s Transit Committee at its Madison Avenue office are open and include a public comment period. The next meeting of the committee is scheduled for December 19, at 10 a.m.

COO PE RATORS EXP RE SS SOL IDARIT Y I and other members of the Co-op City Coalition to Save Affordable Housing were among the tens of thousands in the amazingly diverse crowd on Foley Square on Thursday, November 17th expressing solidarity with the Occupy Wall Street participants who have become the conscience and voice of the “99 percent.”

This “99 percent group” includes us in Co-op City and the vast majority of Americans who are increasingly under the thumb of the “wealthiest 1 percent.”

R EVIE W OF C ARRYI NG C HAR GE INC R EASES R EQUE STE D Prior to the approval of the Board’s closed-meeting agenda on Wednesday, November 16, I requested, for the record, that management be directed to file an appeal with the Housing and Community Renewal for an examination of possible deficiencies in their determination of the two 3% increases of Co-op City carrying charges. I will inform you if and when management makes an appeal to HCR

regarding this matter.

SOM E VOTE S AND SOM E RE ASONS All Board members must take an oath pledging to obey all rules and regulations of the corporation. In accordance with that oath, I voted against approval of a three year rental lease for Church of the Savior which, in my opinion, did not conform with resolution #05-103 adopted in 2005. That resolution limited the leasing of commercial space to certified charitable organizations and accredited religious institutions at a rate of $3 a square foot. I objected to the lease to Church of the Savior because it stipulates a rental rate above $3 a square foot.

I am similarly unable to approve the assigning of all local #11 terrace and façade work from the present contractor, Proto, to another company until I am satisfied by legal counsel that Proto did not, as I believe, bill the corporation twice for scaffolding and insurance in a May 19, 2010 emergency purchase order for securing terrace doors of Buildings 6, 7 and 8. I will not approve any Proto item brought before the Board until my questions about that company have been answered.

To get in touch with me, you can mail me attention Bernard Cylich, Director, Riverbay Corporation, 2049 Bartow Ave., Bronx, NY 10475, email me at lichsr@earthlink.net, or call 718-379-5874.

American Legion Post 1871 Our Post is located in the Section 5 Community Center, 135 Einstein Loop, Room 41. Our office phone number is 718320-8165 and you can also reach us by email at post1871@optimum.net.

Greetings to all of our comrades who are home-bound and recovering from various medical operations.

Happy birthday to all of our Post members who have a birthday in December: Alfonso Rodriquez, Antonio L. Mojica, Herbert H. Kantrowitz, Rafael Echevarria, Loyd R. Johnson, James I. Frierson, Vernon C. Taylor, Carl C. Ash, Andre R. Greene, Junius E. Ayler, Lucius Kennedy, John E. King, Jr. and Willie A. Thompson.

If I have forgotten to include your name for your birthday, please let me know ASAP

and I will include your name in the next edition in the Co-op City Times.

For all our Post members, here is a list of the up and coming events for our Post members: Saturday, December 3 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Post 1871 will be handing out Christmas gifts to veterans in the Bronx VA Hospital. Please report to Room 3D22. Volunteers will be needed to support this mission; all are welcome, so mark this date on your calendar.

In December, there will a coat drive for veterans on December 7th, 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, and on December 10th, Saturday, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. You can drop your coats off at H&R Block in Co-op City, 169 Dreiser Loop, Bronx N.Y. 10475. For

more information, contact Mark Bruh at mark.bruh@gmail.com.

Please remember to put your name on the list for your FREE breakfast at the Eastwood Manor at 0900 hours on December 7th. This will be given by Senator Ruth Hassell-Thompson.

The next Executive meeting will be on the 10th of December at 11 a.m. and the next General meeting will take place on 17th of December. When you arrive, please turn off you cell phones, sign in and take a seat. Know that the cold season is almost here. There are cold remedies in your pantry to help make your cold go away faster, such as chicken soup. Also, try using garlic. You must dice it up with basil and tomato bruschetta and blend it into

fresh hummus or juice it with other fresh veggies. Onions have been known to relieve symptoms of the flu including coughs, congestion, respiratory infections and bronchitis. Honey is another home remedy that contains natural ingredients that fight against the flu. This is why many people drink it with lemon and tea if you're feeling under the weather, and if it doesn't kill the flu germs, at least it will soothe a cough, ease queasiness and make your sore throat better.

Seat belts are not as confining as wheel chairs. I've reached the age where "happy hour" is a nap.

This information was provided to by your post information officer.

—R ich a r d I . L a wson, J r.

Coalition to Save Affordable Housing R E AC H I NG OUT Coalition to Save Affordable Housing members were among a group of cooperators who attended a meeting at the Transport Workers Union office early in November. One of the union’s chief demands in negotiations that started on November 15th is restoration of MTA service cuts, an issue of huge interest in Co-op City.

Coalition to Save Affordable Housing members also participated in a workshop meeting held on Saturday, November 12th by the citywide group Cooperators United for Mitchell-Lama. Four members of the Riverbay Board of Directors attended the event.

The Coalition to Save Affordable Housing will hold a similar workshop for its members here in Co-op City on Saturday, December 3.

M E M BE R SH I P C AM PAI GN L AUNC H E D Members of the Coalition to Save Affordable Housing voted at the organization’s October meeting to add a new post – Membership Director -- to its list of officers, and elected Linda Berk to the position. At the following Coalition meeting on Monday, November 14, the Membership Director distributed newly prepared forms for use in recruiting members, and emphasized the goal of restoring a cooperative consciousness in our community.

She maintained that cooperative consciousness has been weakened by the use of words “tenant” or “resident” instead of “shareholder” or “cooperator” in official papers, and in the submergence of the cooperative name “Co-op City” and its Twin Pines logo under the corporate name “Riverbay” with its bird in flight over water logo.

In the same vein were comments made by cooperators at the meeting about New Cooperator Orientation Meetings which no longer present input to new move-ins from the wide variety of Co-op City organizations, and about a preponderance of commercial vendors at Co- op City fairs that is reducing participation of communi-

ty groups.

M AK E A NOT E Our December 12th General Meeting Monday, December 12th at 7:30 p.m. in Room 28 at the Bartow Community Center will be a pre-holiday party -- food, drink, good company, good talk. Everyone is welcome.

W E AR E T H E 99% Members of the Coalition and community residents joined others this past November 17th at the “Occupy Wall Street Rally". Thousands of people converged downtown to walk across the Brooklyn Bridge calling for jobs and for the rich to pay their fair share in taxes!

—Seba st ia n Ula nga

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Give me a break!

Well, fellow cooperators, I must confess it took me a spell to stop laughing when I saw the headline in City News about Hagedorn of City News infamy claiming the Board was guilty of discrimination by not awarding him a printing contract. The more disturbing question would be why would we give him a lucrative printing contract when his alleged newspaper is in direct advertising competition with our own Co-op City Times? The arrogance, it’s incredible, this man and his company are attempting to try and bamboozle folks by wearing two hats and pretending that they can run a competitive newspaper against the people of Co-op City and then also expect the cooperators of Co-op City to subsidize his operation.

Not giving Hagedorn the contract is not discrimination, far from it, it’s commonsense and good business sense.

In the article in City News last week by the Horowitz, he makes the point that City News printed the Co-op City Times from 1995 through 2009. Whoops, a quick fact check would show that Steller Printing was the printer for the Co-op City Times from 1987 to at least through the end of 1999. And why do I know that? Quite simple, I was on the Riverbay Board and at a Board meeting in October of 1987 when

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Tony Illis Hagedorn was fired as the printer of the Co-op City Times due to poor performance. But then again, when has reporting in City News in recent years ever been accurate? These days it relies on rumors and innuendos, and it’s embarrassing the simple mistakes constantly made in articles. Once again, and the Horowitz has done this before, he mentions Al Gordon, a former Board member who is no longer alive in an article instead of Bill Gordon who currently serves on the Board. Okay, we all make mistakes, but most of us, hopefully learn from mistakes, however it seems the Horowitz continues to repeat them. I guess we should chalk it up to lazy and unprofessional reporting, but if the Horowtiz can continue to make such simple mistakes, why should we believe anything he writes or reports? And it’s selfevident every week. Would you want a reporter who consistently makes such mistakes?

Also, conveniently missing from the printing article by the Horowitz is the fact that DHCR has rejected Hagedorn in the

past and refused to award his company the printing contract in Co-op City, but those were the days when Myron Holtz was the Deputy Commissioner of DHCR. I certainly butted heads with Myron on issues from time to time, but he was right on in clearly seeing that if Riverbay awarded Hagedorn a printing contract, the residents of Co-op City would indeed be subsidizing that millionaire publishing mogul and interloper from Connecticut with their hard-earned dollars.

It is not my practice to unnecessarily bad mouth anyone, but I’m not sure how the head of Hagedorn Communications can try to act holier than thou when he and his company were previously charged with falsifying business records in which he was accused of lying to postal authorities and advertisers about the circulation of several of his weekly newspapers, inflating the circulation numbers. Why should we award a printing contract to someone like that? We cancelled a contract with a flooring contractor when they were indicted.

The City News mogul and interloper was arraigned on a felony complaint and subsequently, a guilty plea was entered on behalf of the actions of his company, the same company, by the way, which is now crying that the Riverbay Board has discriminated

against it by not awarding them a printing contract. Give me a break. Do these folks really believe any of us are going to follow such ludicrous spin? I’m still thinking of the words of one Director who was quoted in City News during the last Board election that if the Team for Change won, there would be doomsday. Well, folks it has come and is done, and we’re doing a whole lot better now than we were.

Finally, I must admit I’m happy Hagedorn vows City News will not be silenced. In recent years, where credible folks won’t even talk to the Horowitz, far from silence, City News is more an example of the sound and the fury signifying nothing. I’m extremely curious how such an inaccurate, biased newspaper can ever purport to champion the interests of its readers. I have complete confidence and faith that the vast majority of cooperators can see right through the transparent smoke and mirrors of this millionaire newspaper mogul and interloper, and his Riverdale sidekick, who seems woefully trapped in the past. I always knew time will tell, and it did. The Beast of Bartow is no longer here to help the newspaper mogul and interloper get his way, which has never been in the best interests of the people of Co-op City.

Select Assortment Discount Grocer ALDI Opens New Bronx Store ALDI Challenges Shoppers to “Switch & Save” this Holiday Season Beginning December 1, ALDI will offer grocery shoppers a smarter alternative as the select assortment discount grocer opens its new Bronx store, located at 1750 East Gun Hill Rd. Just in time for the holiday season, ALDI provides shoppers the opportunity to switch from national brands to high-quality ALDI exclusive brands, and save up to 50%.

Known for its premium ALDI exclusive brands, ALDI offers high-quality grocery items at unbeatable prices. There’s no better time to “Switch & Save” with ALDI, where customers can get all the holiday essentials for less, including everything from appetizers to main courses, side dishes and desserts, making holiday meals and family gatherings a success.

Shoppers can fulfill the majority of their grocery shopping needs at ALDI, where they’ll find more than 1,400 of the most frequently purchased grocery items sold under ALDI exclusive brands for up to 50% less than traditional supermarkets. ALDI conducts rigorous testing to ensure its exclusive brands meet or exceed the national brands

on taste and quality. Further, during the holiday season, ALDI stores carry an additional line-up of more than 100 seasonal items.

“Between gifts and gatherings, holidays can be expensive. With the ‘Switch & Save’ challenge, ALDI makes it easy for shoppers to save with our everyday low prices and not have to compromise on quality,” said Bruce Persohn, ALDI South Windsor division vice president. “We are pleased to bring the newest location to the Bronx area to help more people stretch their dollars even further.”

Aldi stands behind the quality of its private label products with a Double Guarantee. If for any reason a customer is not 100% satisfied with a product, ALDI will gladly replace the product AND refund the customer’s money.

A model of efficiency, ALDI eliminates overhead costs by offering smart, efficient practices, such as a cart rental system, through which shoppers insert a quarter to release a cart and receive the quarter back upon the cart’s return. Other cost-saving practices include a smaller store footprint,

Anonymous calls to Public Safety Periodically, cooperators may witness someone violating the housing company’s rules and regulations, however, it has been reported to Management that some people are apprehensive about reporting the situation for fear of their identity being divulged to the violator in question.

Please know that you may request to remain anonymous when you contact the Co-op City Public Safety Department (CCPD) regarding said issues and the Public Safety dispatchers, officers and supervisors have been instructed to accept these calls and investigate, accordingly. If, however, you feel forced to surrender your identification in order to lodge your complaint, immediately request to speak with a supervisor.

Rest assured that you should feel comfortable placing these calls to our Public Safety Department, as oftentimes residents are the first to know when an incident has taking place and in most cases who the individuals involved are, as well.

Thank you very much for your cooperation.

—R iver ba y M a n a gemen t

open carton displays and encouragement of customers to bring their own shopping bags.

ALDI also saves shoppers money by keeping stores open during prime shopping times. The Bronx location will be open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Monday through Saturday, and from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Sunday. ALDI accepts cash, debit and EBT cards.

A recent consumer survey conducted by Market Force Information, Inc., the world’s leading customer intelligence solutions company, revealed that the availability of good, private-label products is high on consumers’ priority list. Thirty-eight percent of consumers revealed that this is a determining factor when selecting a grocer.

The survey also revealed that ALDI is the nation’s low-price grocery leader, according to consumers, ranking first amongst the top 10 grocers offering low prices, ahead of competitors such as Walmart, Costco,

Kroger, Meijer and Safeway.

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A leader in the grocery retailing industry since 1976, ALDIs committed to bringing customers the highest quality products at the lowest possible prices.

The company’s exclusive brands meet or beat the national name brands on taste and quality. With more than 1,100 U.S. stores located in 31 states, primarily from Kansas to the East Coast, ALDI continues to expand most recently in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area and South Florida.

ALDI applies smart and efficient operational and business practices to save more than 20 million monthly customers up to 50% on the grocery bills. ALDI sells more than 1,400 of the most frequently purchased grocery and household items in a simple and easy-to-navigate shopping environment.

For more information about ALDI, visit www.aldi.us.

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African-American Association All Association members are cordially invited to the Third Annual Christmas Party on Saturday, December 10th at 6:00 p.m. in Dreiser Center, Suite 15, where we will share in good company, good music and good food.

Your participation in the grab-bag is optional and a maximum of $10 should be spent for the gift. Non-members are welcome for a donation of $5. We look forward to seeing you.

The following are programs sponsored or supported by the African-American Association and you are encouraged to participate: Alvin Ailey Da n ce Per for m a nce – The Association has planned a holiday outing to see the Alvin Ailey Dance Performance on Saturday, December 10th, 2:00 p.m., City Center, NYC. Ticket prices: $35 for Association members; $40 for nonmembers. There are eight tickets remaining, so call today, 718-379-5555.

J ob /E n t r ep r en eu r ia l P r ogr a m - Our mission is to help anyone who wants to work and is seeking a job. The next meeting is Thursday, December 1st, 7:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 15. Call 718-320-1424.

Belly Da n ce C la sses – Mondays at 7:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 2. Call 646-281-4570.

Yoga & P ila t es M a t C la sses – Tuesdays, 7:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 2. Call 718-671-8364.

C om pu t er C la sses – This class meets every 2nd and 4th Mondays, 7:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 15. Bring your laptop and $5. Members get one FREE class. Call 718-379-5555.

E d u ca t ion – The Per Ankh Study Group/ Communiversity of African-Centered Education meets

Eleanor Roosevelt Democratic Club The Eleanor Roosevelt Democratic Club will hold its Regular Scheduled Monthly Meeting on Thursday, December 15, in the Bartow Center, Room # 31 at 7:30 p.m. It is requested that all members attend this very important meeting. This will be the last meeting of the year and it will be good to see each of you before the year comes to an end.

We will also observe our Annual Holiday Celebration in honor of the Christmas Holidays, so please attend.

The Eleanor Roosevelt Democratic Club would like to wish all our members a very Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, Feliz Navidad, and a Happy Kwanzaa. This wish is also extended to members of the local community.

The club continues to extend get well wishes to those members who have been ill and are recovering. This message is also extended to those who are home-bound and recovering from various medical procedures.

Our prayers are with you all for a full recovery. Best wishes are also extended to those members who are celebrating a birthday, anniversary, or special event during the month of December.

I would like to thank the membership and the commu—G eor ge T. C la r k e nity for their continued support.

Building 1 Association Hoping everyone had a safe and blessed Thanksgiving!

Our next Building 1 Association monthly meeting is scheduled for Wednesday Dec. 17, at 7:30 p.m. in the association room. Refreshments will be served and our guest speaker will be Judge Tapieas, who will make a presentation on money and financial planning, so have your questions ready. We will also have a 50/50 drawing.

Thank you to Les Bober, our last meeting’s guest speaker. Your presence was greatly appreciated! Bingo night is this Saturday evening starting at 8:00 p.m.

A few r eminder s: All raffle monies are due December 10. We are still accepting canned and dry food for the food drive, and we are still accepting clothing for the Haiti relief fund.

It was an honor and a blessing for the Building 1 Association to be able to help our neighbors in the spirit of the season by raffling off 5 turkeys this Thanksgiving. The holiday season is in high gear, so be careful out there and remember the reason for the season!

—M a r ia Phipps Happy Holidays!

every 1st and 3rd Mondays, 7:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 15 to review and discuss books and films on classical African civilizations, which are essential for the survival of people of color. “ Magical Egypt” will be shown and discussed at our next gathering, led by Brother Kaba Hiawatha Kamene. All are welcome. 718379-5555.

C u b Scou t s P a ck – A pack leader and assistants are needed to give guidance to boys 6-11 years old. Call 718379-5555. Females welcomed.

Kwa n za a C eleb r a t ion – Save the date of Thursday, December 29th, 5:00 p.m. for the annual Kwanzaa Celebration.

Gen er a l M em b er sh ip M eet in g – Our next gathering will be on Saturday, December 10th, 6:00 p.m. (instead of 4:00 p.m.), Dreiser Center, Room 15 for the membership holiday party. We trust that all our members will join us on this festive occasion.

If you cannot attend, you may send your membership check or money order (DO NOT MAIL CASH) of $15 for a single membership and $25 for families to: AfricanAmerican Association of Co-op City, P.O. Box 702, Coop City Station, Bronx, NY 10475. Your membership helps to support this organization that sustains our community.

The Association members attended a tribute at the National Black Theater last Sunday where we pledged to make contributions to the support of three leaders in the African diaspora who have devoted their lives to educating our people. They include Dr. Yosef. A.A. benJochannan, Egyptologist, Pan-Africanist, Educator; Brother Gil Noble, Journalist, host of WABC TV’s “Like It Is” ; and Brother Elombe Brath, head of the Patrice Lumumba Coalition. For more information and/or to donate, call 718-379-5555.

—F r a n cin e R eva J on es

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Let’s improve the way that we conduct business and treat our cooperators better Each day, we should try to make our experience here at Co-op City really nice. Hey, there will be challenges.

However overall, we should try to create a good life here. So, we should try to be friendly, cooperative, and do things that will bring joy into our lives.

Now, depending on your circumstances, you might decide that you want to change a few things, like your apartment.

Have your kids grown up and moved out? Have you met some new friends?

Have you seen some of the amazing scenery from some of our apartments here?

Okay, your mind is made up and you’re ready to move. Now, you might have been living here for over twenty years. So therefore, you would think that your thought of transferring to another apartment would be easy.

However, what will you do if someone tells you that your transfer might take six years? What will you do if you can clearly see that there is a long waiting list and your prior apartment has been vacant for months? What will you do if you receive a surprise bill for $2,000 for “restoration” work that you clearly feel is unjustified?

A transfer or a move-out should be one of the easiest tasks for us to perform.

Before you move out, you should know exactly what to expect from Riverbay.

Now, there are some people who do not care about their living environment.

Therefore, they will let their family destroy their apartment.

Do you let your kids put holes in the walls? Do you think that it’s cute when your children write all over the walls? Has your family destroyed the cabinets, closets,

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Daryl Johnson kitchen, and other areas of your apartment? Have you left your apartment in a filthy manner? If yes, then you deserve to be charged accordingly.

However, for the most part, our cooperators do not behave this way.

Nevertheless, everyone should be given a proper inspection. Professionally, they should be told about areas of concern that should be addressed before they move out.

“Please remove all of your furniture and other items before you leave this apartment.”

Then, the moving cooperator should be given an exit interview where they will know exactly what to expect in terms of charges, fees, and the anticipated date of their equity refund.

No games! Everyone is on the same page.

Waiting lists? Transfers? These are not difficult items to fix here. We just need better policies to make getting an apartment easier for everyone.

Tr ea t ou r Sen ior s a n d Peop le wit h Disa b ilit ies Bet t er Co-op City is the largest housing cooperative in the world. Therefore, we have to make sure that we stay on top of our policies. Moreover, we have to make

Notice to shareholders – Move out inspections Move Out Inspections will be conducted by Restorations on the same day the cooperator moves out of their apartment between the hours of 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. to allow the inspectors a clear view of any and all work required to be done in the apartment. The inspector will walk through with the cooperator and indicate those areas that are beyond

normal wear and tear that occurred during their tenure. The inspector will provide the quantities in square footage and/or items that will be charged back.

The inspector will not indicate dollar amounts at the time of the inspection; That information will be provided to the cooperator at a later date.

—R iver ba y M a na gement

sure that we’re listening to our residents.

Has a governmental entity made changes to the law? If we’re subject to the updated laws, then we need to make changes to our policies to be in compliance with the law.

Bottom line: We must make sure that we’re treating our seniors, people with disabilities, and everyone with dignity, honor, respect, and in accordance to the law. Can we sit down and have discussions to work things out? Can we listen and see areas where we might not be in full compliance with the law?

We need to have open Board meetings so that we can listen to everyone.

And, these open Board meetings cannot become shouting matches. Nevertheless, we can address the community’s issues at these meetings.

Tr ea t ou r Bu sin ess O wn er s a n d Ven d or s Bet t er I was startled when I heard a businessman in our community state that he was being harassed by Riverbay. Now, this case is presently being reviewed.

Therefore, in fairness, I would like to see how this case unfolds.

Nevertheless, we have to remember that we must try to develop good working relationships with people that conduct business with us.

Everyone has to be on the same page.

That means that there will be an enforceable agreement that will stipulate all areas of our business. There should be no way that a business owner should ever be able to prove that they could not conduct business because we were at fault.

Are we working with business owners and vendors to make sure that our

development is running smoothly? Are we documenting areas of concern? Has our legal team reviewed the areas of concern with our business owners and our vendors?

Let’s get this straight. There is no way that I will be a party to any type of discrimination or retaliation against anyone or any business—period! Now, there might have been some difficulties between Riverbay and some of our businesses. Nevertheless, I would like for Riverbay and our businesses to work together to straighten out their differences, as they occur.

In closing, I will do whatever I can to help everyone in this community. And, you can be assured that there will no discrimination, retaliation, or any other nonsense when we talk.

P lea se, T h in k b efor e you Dr in k Okay, I would like for you to please have a safe and enjoyable time during this holiday season. However, please do not drink any alcoholic beverages and drive a vehicle.

Also, please do not let your friends and associates drink alcoholic beverages and drive a vehicle. As they say, “Please think before you drink.” 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.

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

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Building 13 Association I would like to thank everyone for the great turn-out at the Association meeting and congratulate the winner of the turkey raffle, our very supportive, lively and fabulous neighbor, Erma Smith. Kudos to those who are preparing a dish for the Holiday Brunch, scheduled for Sunday, December 18, at 3:00 p.m. We still would like additional dishes so we ask that you contact the Social Committee (numbers and e-mail address below) or let us know at the next meeting what dish you will be contributing for the party so we can complete the menu. Great music will be provided by DJ Gunn.

The holiday donations for building staff will be collected on Saturday, December 3rd; Thursday, December 8th and Friday, December 9th from 5-8:00 p.m. in the lobby. We appreciate the efforts of our Decoration Committee

chairperson Judy Steward and committee members Connie Williams and Claudette for sprucing the lobby up for Thanksgiving. Additional holiday decorations will be done the second week in December. If you would like to help, see the contact info below.

We are pleased to welcome the new recruits as floor captains but we can always use more eyes to help us keep our building looking good. To join us, check the bulletin board for contact information. The floor captains meeting is tentatively scheduled to be held in January.

“Women Keeping It Real” is scheduled for Saturday, December 10, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. in the Association Room of Building 13 (100 Casals Place). It’s an INSPIRING, INSIGHTFUL, INFORMATIVE and often HILARIOUS social gathering of women of all

Building 17 Association would like to thank our October guest speakers, Mr. Vernon Cooper, General Manager, and Chief Frank Apollo of Public Safety, for a very informative discussion.

We distributed Halloween Treats in the lobby on October 31st from 5:30 p.m.- 7:30 p.m. About one hundred kids came through the lobby for treats.

On November 14, we had our regular monthly meeting to begin planning for the holidays. We will begin collecting for our porters and lobby attendant on December 1st. We are also collecting unexpired cans/dry goods this Christmas for St. Anthony’s Church on Common Wealth Ave., Bx., N.Y., in their continuing effort to feed the homeless and other needy people. The dead-

ages discussing various issues. The next installment will be filmed. You must be 18 and over to participate. All are welcome, bring a friend. DON’T MISS IT! Working in conjunction with 3C Voices Production, we are anxious to highlight the talents in the community. If you would like to complete an application to participate, please contact the Social Committee listed below.

The next Arts and Crafts Workshop facilitated by Ms. Gail and Ms. Denise will be held on Sunday, December 11, in the Association Room. Come on down from 12-3 p.m. Adults and other volunteers are welcome. Can’t wait to see you all again. The arts and crafts program also wants to teach the youth how to make patchwork tote bags. More information to follow.

For information on any events check

the bulletin board or contact the Social Committee: Leslie Peterson at 718-3201370, Gail Sharbaan at 718-671-3801, Valerie Gunn @ 718-862-0308 or e-mail us at building13assoc@yahoo.com.

P lea se ob ey t h e followin g q u a lit yof-life r egu la t ion s: a) NO DOG is allowed in the apartment; b) NO LOITERING in the lobby and on the stairways. c) NO SELLING in the lobby. Period. d) NO VANDALIZING the stairs and the elevators.

Remain alert and report any criminal activities to the police. Our security and safety is our collective responsibility and requires all of us to pitch in. Report any criminal activities to Riverbay Public Safety at (718)-320-3050, and/or the 45th Precinct at (718)-822-5411.

—Olubiyi Sehindemi (Mr. B)

Building 17 Association line for collection will be Dec. 18.

Thank you for the support you gave us.

Lobby decoration on Friday, December 9, starting at 5 p.m. All are welcome to participate in this activity.

Children must be accompanied by an adult. We will have refreshments in the lobby.

Welcome to all new cooperators who moved in within the last six months. Well

wishes go out to the sick and shut in, and condolences to the bereaved.

Our next meeting will be Monday, December 12, at 8 p.m. Doors open at 7:30 p.m.

We wish all a happy Hanukkah, a merry Christmas; a happy Kwanzaa; and New Year’s 2012 and Epiphany!!

Happy Holidays to all.

—Barbara A Johnson

Building 18 Association Hi, neighbors.

We thank all who attended the general meeting on Tuesday, November 15th. Our next general meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, December 13th at 7:00 p.m. in the association room. 50/50 drawing and refreshments will follow. This is our last meeting for year 2011, so please make all efforts to attend. Remember all meetings are planned with you in mind.

Building 18 holiday lottery tickets are on sale for only $1.50 each. Three prize

drawings will be done on Tuesday, December 13th at 9:00 p.m. in the association room following the meeting. You need not be present to win. All proceeds will go towards the Building 18 Scholarship Fund. Please call Gertie Brown at 347-275-2995 or Lorraine Turner at 212-379-2145 for tickets.

We will be decorating our building lobby for the holidays and we need your help! We do not have a special time set as of yet, but if you look on the monitor and

see us in action, come on down and pitch right in. Parents, please send or bring your children. We need them to help decorate the tree, etc. We can make it a fun thing.

Due to a busy schedule, there will be no movie matinee or game night this month.

We will start back up in January, 2012.

We will be doing a holiday monetary collection for the porters. Please check the bulletin board for dates and time.

Please continue to send your news to

our building newsletter e-mail address: BLGD18newsletter@aol.com.

Happy birthday to all December birthdays and may all your occasions during this holiday season be enjoyable and safe, healthy, prosperous and blessed.

To the sick and homebound, we wish you a speedy recovery and to the bereaved families, we give you our profound sympathies. Please stay alert: If you SEE something, SAY something.

—G er t ie Br own

Building 24 Association Hi, neighbors!!! Well, the first start of the festive season is over. We know your Thanksgiving was enjoyed with thanks for your presence here that day. We did not have a meeting this month because our regular meeting day was on the day for the General Election. Then, when we tried to schedule another day, requested speakers were already busy. We can live with that and we know you can also (SMILE). However, new thoughts and

plans are being prepared. Neighbors, if you or your floor neighbors are planning to decorate your floor, please continue with your plans.

Now H ea r T h is: The slogan for this phase of celebration is PLEASE ENJOY BUT DON’T DESTROY. It may not be your holiday celebration, but respect others who display their thoughts. Also, if you want to, you can ask the others about their celebration and learn something

new. Parents, please watch your small children who do not know that they are not to touch the display. O.K., I am not telling you what to do with your children, only reminding you. I am, and was, a mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Reminders are sometimes what we need. I LOVE YOU TOO. This Saturday, and following Saturdays, we will be collecting for our porters and lobby attendant. Some say I

am going to give personally, that is acceptable, BUT save some for the general collection. THANKS. O.K. on your way to start a festive season in your own way. Please be careful, cautions and above all, NEIGHBORLY. Good wishes can come in small ways, but can grow into thoughts; Think about giving your neighbor a good holiday wish, we are giving you ours.

—C elest in e Wit h ey

Building 27 Association Turkey Day is over and I hope all had a delicious dinner and enjoyable gathering of family and friends.

At our recent meeting on November 17th, we had a good attendance. After reminding everyone of the holiday party on December 16th, we asked for the usual gifts to share at the party. If you have a gift to leave, please wrap it, if possible. Also, please indicate if for a child or adult...male or female. You can drop off any gift on December 8th

between 7:00 and 8:00 p.m. in the meeting room. Someone will be there to receive them.

The party will be catered, so no need to cook!! Please invite ONLY residents of our building and not guests from other buildings. This is a Building 27 Association party. Committees were chosen to handle preparations and decorations.

The President, Nelson Sweeting, thanks all for the generous response to the shoe collection and the clothing

drive. We also contributed $25 for shoe collection transport. No positive response yet received to our request for holiday gifts from Pathmark. There’s still hope for Christmas. The response for support of keeping our Post Office open was substantial with Joseph Crowley. Continue support with phone calls to our politicians. Report any infractions of Riverbay standard violations like putting sheets on the windows instead of curtains. Any clothes you

wish to donate can be placed in the bins available at our garages. Remember, here in Co-op City we are the 99%. We need to make our voices and opinions heard and respected. Be an active part of our association meetings and activities.

The meeting ended with a 50/50 raffle followed by a free raffle for holiday gifts. There were 3 lucky winners of a turkey, a bottle of wine, and a special giftbox of chocolates.

—Don Doherty

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Building 31 Association Our general meeting held on November 21 was chaired by our president who reiterated what had been discussed previously about outstanding or unresolved restoration issues and that you should contact CSO for follow up.

He also stated that the collection of shoes for the Haiti shoe drive was a success and we were able to collect 200 pairs from our building and they were picked up by those who ran that drive.

To all who donated shoes, thank you.

The following is a notice of activities for December as there are many that you can join in on. Notices will be

posted, however, this is a brief calendar to get you to think of which one you wish to become involved with.

Fri., 12/2 at 5 p.m., Christmas Tree & lobby decorating Sat., 12/3 at 11 a.m., decorating continues Wed., 12/7 at 3 p.m., collection for lobby attendants and custodial staff & raffling a 1st, 2nd & 3rd prizes Fri., 12/9 at 3 p.m., collection continues & raffle for 1st, 2nd, 3rd prizes Sat., 12/10 at 11 a.m., collection continues & raffle Fri., 12/16 at 7 p.m., Christmas party

& last meeting for the year, awarding prizes from raffle Sat., 12/17 at 2 p.m., Children’s Christmas Party Raffle funds are used for Children’s party and gifts We seek Children’s Party coordinator We are seeking a coordinator for the Children’s Christmas party. We are also asking that anyone who wishes to read a book to our children that tells a story representing one of the different holidays which we are celebrating this time of year, to please come forth and help

us entertain our children. Please call: Marilyn, 718-320-2631; or Loretta, 718-671-2958; or Robert, 718-3202656, for additional information Please check the different flyers that will be posted in the lobby to see more details for each activity.

Once again, we had a 50/50 raffle and the winner was Margo Rosario from the B side and the door prize went to Nettie Williams from the A side.

Congratulations, ladies.

Hopefully, we will see all of you at one of the activities.

M a r ilyn M cDa n iel —M

Building 34 Association We would like to thank Mr. Mark Giacoia, Assistant Director of Operations, for attending our Association meeting on November 17. Mr. Giacoia updated the cooperators of Building 34 on some of the new and ongoing projects within our community. Many of the attendees had questions and concerns regarding leaks, water damage and floor replacement in their apartments. Mr. Giacoia took their information and assured the cooperator

that their problem would be addressed.

Congratulations to Ms. Grace O’gilvie, who won the turkey in our first turkey raffle. We hope she had a wonderful Thanksgiving and enjoyed her “first win.”

There are many events planned for the upcoming holiday season beginning with the decorating of the lobby this week and continuing today, Saturday, December 3rd.

We would like to get the children and their parents involved in this. We do have some

volunteers, but the more, the merrier and you can become part of helping to make your building festive for the holidays.

It’s also time for collection of dues and collections for the building staff. You will see us sitting at tables in the lobby beginning this month, SO BE PREPARED. The pot-luck holiday celebration is on December 17th in the meeting room. Neighbors have offered their culi-

nary skills, but we are still in need of appetizers, main dishes, desserts and beverages. Whatever your specialty, it will be welcomed.

A New Year’s Eve celebration is in the works. Details will be available soon.

We wish you a safe and happy Holiday season. We are so looking forward to the planned events in December and hope for a joyful season.

—L aver ne F loyd

Church of God’s Children Pastors Angelo and Nancy Rosario and the members of Church of God’s Children invite you to come and worship with us every Sunday at 9:30 a.m. for Spanish Service and 1:15 p.m. for English Service. We are at 127 Dreiser Loop, downstairs adjacent to the Montefiore Health Clinic. You may call the church office at 718-790-9120 or email: cogcministries@aol.com.

Sp a n ish C la ss Top ic: Freedom in Christ (Libertad en Cristo).

Wednesday – Prayer, 7 p.m.-8:30 p.m.; 12-Step fellowship at 159 Dreiser Loop – 7 p.m.

We are offering Free Discount Prescription Cards-no registration

required – call 718-790-9120 and speak with Gloria Wallace or Felipa Isales for additional information.

Fundraising ministry Shop opened – Tues./Wed./Thurs., 11 a.m.-2 p.m.; Bibles, books, religious items and gifts, children’s books, etc.

Coat Drive – Saturday, December 3 – 2 p.m.-4:30 p.m.

Christmas Eve Service – Saturday, December 24 – 6:30 p.m.

Christmas Day Service - 9:30 a.m.

New Year’s Eve Service – Saturday, December 31 – 10 p.m.

New Year’s Day Service-Sunday, 1/1/2012 at 9:30 a.m.

We yearn, our Father, for the simple

beauty of Christmas — for all the old familiar melodies and words that remind us of that great miracle when He who had made all things was one night to come as a babe, to lie in the crook of a woman’s arm.

Before such mystery we kneel, as we follow the shepherds and Wise Men to bring Thee the gift of our love — a love we confess has not always been as warm or sincere or real as it should have been. But now, on this Christmas Day, that love would find its Beloved, and from Thee receive the grace to make it pure again, warm and real.

We bring Thee our gratitude for every token of Thy love, for all the ways Thou hast heaped blessings upon us during the years that have gone. And we do pray, Lord

Jesus, that as we celebrate Thy birthday, we may do it in a manner well pleasing to Thee. May all we do and say, every tribute of our hearts, bring honor to Thy name, that we, Thy people, may remember Thy birth and feel Thy presence among us even yet.

May the loving kindness of Christmas not only creep into our hearts, but there abide, so that not even the return to earthly cares and responsibilities, not all the festivities of our own devising may cause it to creep away weeping. May the joy and spirit of Christmas stay with us now and forever. In the name of Jesus, who came to save His people from their sins, even in that lovely name we pray. Amen.” (By Peter Marshall) —Bishop Na ncy R osa r io

Building 21 Association Celebr a te a n d Ch a n ge!

The celebrations, the decorations, the magic of the “season of giving” is in full swing. We will gather at a special Building 21 Association Meeting to celebrate each other. Join us on the 2nd Tuesday, December 13th at 7 p.m. for some fun and cheer in the meeting room in the rear of the B-section. The 2nd Tuesday (instead of the 3rd) has been chosen to try to accommodate you as we realize the closer we get to the end of December, the harder it is for people to attend. If you can, please

bring something tasty to add to our pot luck table.

Moving forward to Christmas, Hanukkah and Kwanzaa, we hope that you will grab hold to this wonderful energy that seems to be universally felt at this time every year. Take that feeling and use it to better your community.

Use that feeling to communicate with one another and stand together in our effort to be better cooperators. We are gifted to live in a community where OUR VOICE COUNTS. Use this gift.

In your travels through the neighbor-

hood and you see something not quite right, use your power to make it right…This could be as simple as calling Public Safety at 718.671.3050, picking up an empty soda bottle, a piece of garbage, etc., and delivering it to its appropriate trash can…and if there isn’t a trash can around, make a call and see that one is put where it is needed; OR your gesture could be as intense as you deem necessary. A simple gesture, an intense gesture, we all must take responsibility to “do something.” Just a tiny bit of effort from each

of us will affect positive change for all of us.

We are making every effort all through the year to have an article in this periodical to represent you. Will you consider what you can do to represent what YOU stand for in your community? You can contact your building association via email at 21association@ gmail.com or you can call your association at 347.504.1821. Happy, safe, healthy, joyous Holiday Season to all!

I’ll see you around the neighborhood.

—M ich elle M a r b u r y

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

On Thursday, December 15, the MetroCard bus will be at the Bartow Mall on Co-op City Blvd. (in front of the Bingo Hall and the eyecare center), from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.; at Dreiser Loop (Park on Debs Place) from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and at Einstein Loop (Elgar Place) from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

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

The MetroCard Bus, which stops in Co-op City, travels around the city, stopping at senior citizen centers, shopping centers and along major bus routes.

Customers can handle all of their MetroCard needs, whether it is applying for or refilling a Reduced-Fare MetroCard, buying or refilling a regular

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

The MetroCard Van, like the Bus, travels around the city with helpful on-board staff ready to sell Unlimited and Pay-PerRide MetroCards, add money to regular and Reduced-Fare MetroCards and answer questions.

Reduced-Fare MetroCard applications are available. EZ Pass On The Go tags are also available for purchase on both the Bus and the Van.

The MetroCard Bus and Van do not operate on the following holidays: New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas.

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

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

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NAACP, Co-op City Branch Thanksgiving may be over for 2011 but we have a few more events that will bring everyone together. The NAACP announces the next very important, informative and fun event on our calendar: The Co-op City Branch of the NAACP holds our first Holiday Open House on Saturday, December 17th. It is at the Einstein Community Center, 135 Einstein Loop, Room 38 on the 2nd floor from 3:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. For this occasion, we are accepting donations of non-perishable and unexpired canned, boxed or dry goods and new unwrapped toys or books. The food items will be donated to the Church of the Savior's food pantry. The toys and books will be donated to the children of the Coop City NAACP Day Care Center. Light refreshments will be served and everyone

is welcome.

Thank you very much to the Director of Jonah Village, Ms. Roslyn E. Bacon, for coming to Co-op City and discussing Domestic Violence with us all. Jonah Village is dedicated to the prevention of domestic violence in the community of African ancestry, among youth, ages 13-21. More on Ms. Bacon’s visit will be published in next week’s press release.

Third: January 1st, 2012, also known as Jubilee Day, a great program honoring the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation is being presented by the NAACP, Co-op City Branch and hosted by the Co-op City Baptist Church. This promises to be a wonderful and diversified program. Rev. Dr. Sheldon Williams is a main speaker for this celebration. Many other local clerics

will be speaking; praise dancing and singing are on the program. Doors open at 2 p.m., Co-op City Baptist Church, lower level, Einstein Community Center when light refreshments will be offered. The program begins at 3 p.m. A free will offering will be taken at Jubilee Day. All members join branch committees NOW. You should join one or more.

Committee choices include: education, health, youth, membership, civic engagement/political action and others. Each offers an opportunity to contribute to the NAACP community. Contact the NAACP by mail, P.O. Box 75-3111, Einstein Station, Bronx, NY 10475 or phone 718-671-7856. Visit the NAACP website: http://action.naacp.org/ or the New York State Branch website for news.

New members and returning members

should be receiving a “welcome letter” including a 2011-2012 calendar. Coming up, other community leaders, activists and artists will be leading meetings.

These guests include Artist and Co-op City talent, Mr. Daren Chambers; Gospel Comedian and Writer, Pat D’Gorge Walker (aka Sister Betty); Ava Maria Cross, Playwright. The NAACP, Co-op City Branch encourages your active participation in this branch and results from your committee work. You may want us to mention a celebration or publish a tiding. If so, please call and let us know by leaving a message or write a note to our P.O. Box# 75-3111, Einstein Loop Station.

This press release is submitted with the approval of President Jeannette Graves.

— E va La za ar

Donizetti Building 4 Association Thanks to all Building 4 cooperatives, family, friends and guests who gave their support and participated in the turkey raffle. The winners were: Buildings 4A-10G, 4B-17E and 4C-14F. Also, our Senior Thanksgiving Luncheon was enjoyable; there was plenty of good food and good conversation among our neighbors. It would have been nice to see more seniors come down and participate in a luncheon prepared in their honor.

Our next meeting will be on Thursday, December 8, at 7:30 p.m. in the meeting room in the rear of Building 4B. At that time, our guest speaker will be Chief Frank

Apollo from the Riverbay Department of Public Safety. The topic of discussion will be safety during the holidays and at all times. (Lite refreshments are served and a 50/50 raffle takes place at the end of the meeting).

We will also have the building association’s executive board election. Ballots will be distributed to all cooperatives present at the meeting in order to cast their vote.

Nominations were made at the November general meeting.

Not ice to Building 4 cooper a tives: It has been decided that the executive committee will not be in the lobby collecting

for the maintenance & building service staff and others this year. You may give your individual donations as you wish to those of your choice in person or otherwise as you see fit.

Our lobby decorating will start soon.

We need volunteers to come out and participate by donating their time, especially “A Few Good Men” for the outside grounds.

Donation of decorations will be accepted.

You may bring donated decorations to our meeting on 12/8 or call Yvonne at (718) 671-6922, Diane at (347) 275-7565 or Mary at (718) 671-0425.

Remember our End-of-Year Celebration

for all cooperatives will be held on Saturday, December 17, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. You may bring your favorite dish that you would like to share with your neighbors. COME ONE, COME ALL!!!!

Sa fety Tip: DO NOT OPEN LOBBY DOOR FOR ANYONE YOU DO NOT KNOW. Congratulations is sent to all those celebrating a birthday, anniversary or other special occasion. Get well wishes is extended to our sick and shut-in neighbors.

Remember, this is our home…IF YOU SEE SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING. —Yvon ne Bur r us

Debs Place Townhouse Association The next meeting of the Debs Place Townhouse Association will take place on December 8th in the Dreiser Community Center, Room 1 at 7 p.m.

Light refreshments will be served.

At the last meeting on November 10th, all association members were told how to make up a go-bag in case of an

emergency and each person was given a print-out showing what should go in their go-bag. For our Debs Place Townhouse shareholders who couldn't make the meeting, you will receive a print out.

At the next meeting, we will have a guest speaker, so make sure you tell your

Building 16 Association Our last Building meeting was held on November 7. Our guest speaker was Mr. Andy King. He talked about our youth and what he is planning to do to get them off of the street.

We want to thank everyone who brought down their shoes to the meeting room. It was a very big turn-out.

Congratulations to the lucky winners of

the Thanksgiving turkey baskets. One was from the A side, Apt. 4B. The other was from the B side, 24F. To the ones with special occasions, congratulations! To the sick and shut-in, get well soon! To the bereaved families, you have our sympathy. To the Burton family, wife and daughter, you are in our —C la r a C oston prayers.

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Association membership dues is $10 per family, per year.

We’d like to wish a happy birthday to all our members who have a birthday in December. Get well wishes are extended to our sick and shut-in Debs Place Townhouse members.

—R ich a r d I . L a wson , J r.

From the Warfront to the Homefront Winter coa ts needed for vetera ns! !!! !!

From the Warfront to the Homefront Foundation, Inc., a 501(c)(3) I.R.S. approved tax-exempt charitable organization, will sponsor in collaboration with H&R Block Tax Services, its 1st Annual "Give back to veterans winter coat drive."

Two days have been set aside-Wednesday, December 7th from 1 to 7 p.m., and Saturday, December 10th, from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. at the H&R Block office at 169 Dreiser Loop in the Dreiser Community Center in Co-op City, Bronx, N.Y.

ALL coats MUST be clean....either by washing or dry cleaning.

From the Warfront to the Homefront Foundation Inc. and H&R Block are collaborating with the New Era Veterans, Inc. housing facility at 1145 Commonwealth Avenue in the Soundview section of the Bronx. New Era Veterans Inc. is also a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

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Williamsbridge Club 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.

Our health initiative reminds you that November was diabetes month. We wouldlike to remind the community to know your family history; Have a yearly physical examination that includes blood glucose (sugar) testing and always know your numbers (blood pressure, weight, blood glucose (sugar) and cholesterol).

The Adult Club meets at Dreiser Center on the second Friday of every month from September to June. We are always looking for new members with a like mind to join us.

Ombudsmen are men of the community interested in decreasing the high school drop out rate of our community youth. The Ombudsmen will sponsor a forum “Addressing the Challenges of Minority Males: A Vital Need for Mentoring” on January 26, 2012; Please save the date.

This forum is open to all those in the community interested in addressing the challenges faced by minority males. Come be a

Zodiacs were big winners at the Northeast Future Stars Race in Bowdoin Park, Wappingers Falls, New York. We had 7 athletes compete and all 7 medalled.

Darius Gordon, Alix Scott, Adrian SwiftHenry, Giovanna Tolbert, Jacqueline Kendall, Ralph Escobar and Josephine Kendall all medalled in their event. Darius and Giovanna also won trophies for taking first place in their division, leading New York over the Northeast to win the battle of the regions.

To end the day, 8th grader Aaliyah Wajid missed her youth 4K race (2.5 miles), so we put her in the Nike Northeast High School Open 5k race (3.1 miles). We hoped that she would finish in the top 30 out of 197 high school girls. Aaliyah shocked the coaches and family by taking 4th place overall. She ran a personal best of 20.12 in the 5k race. This was an incredible accomplishment, to have a middle school athlete beat over 200 plus HS girls.

On Sunday, November 20th, Zodiacs competed in the USATF Region 1 Junior Olympic Cross Country National Qualifier

Championships at Queensbury High School in Queensbury, NY. This was one of the hardest competitions we faced this year. However, we were able to have 3 athletes medal and qualify for the USATF XC Nationals. Our qualifiers were Aaliyah Wajid, Julian Coley and Giovanna Tolbert. I’m sure Darius Gordon would have qualified if he didn’t sprain his ankle during the race by stepping on a rock. Due to finances, we may not be going to the USATF XC National this year. Team and parents will be attending the AAU XC National Championship in Orlando, Florida on December 4th.

On Sunday, November 27th, our sprinters competed in the Ruff Kutz Holiday Classic. They ran in the 400 meters and 1 mile race. This was a great warm up. It will have them ready for their first In-door track meet on December 11th in New Jersey. They ran some outstanding times and won plenty awards.

If you have or know of any children between the ages of 6 and 16 who are looking to utilize track and field to improve their

part of the solution. If you are interested in joining the Adult Club or the Ombudsmen, call Sandra Hall, Membership Director, 917-972-7732.

The Youth Club consists of youth 12 to 18 years of age. The Youth Club is dedicated to community service, education, technology and activism. The Youth Club is open for new members. If youth are interested in developing leadership skills, you should call Sylvia Hicks, Youth Advisor, at 917-921-5445 or the Membership Director, Sandra Hall, at the above telephone number. 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 is: Williamsbridge Club, Post Office Box # 6, Co-op City Station, Bronx, New York 10475.

If you are interested in rendering community service, assisting with any of our programs or require more information, call Eloise Paige, First Vice President, at 917868-0331. Thank you for your continued support.

—Sylvia H ick s

Zodiacs Track Club

From left to right are Ralph Escobar, Darius Gordon, Jacqueline Kendall, Giovanna Tolbert and Adrian Swift-Henry.

horizon, please contact President Thomas Francis at 718-679-2060 or co-President Winston Dinkins at 914-441-6196, email

WATCLT@AOL.COM or visit our website ZODIACSTRACK.ORG. —Winston Dinkins

Retirees of Dreiser Loop The next General Meeting will be Wednesday, December 7, at 1:30 p.m. in the Dreiser Loop Auditorium. Annual dues: $20. Welcome to all!

The RETIREES invites you to join them at the Annual Memorial Service for our deceased members. The service will be held at the Co-op City Baptist Church, 135 Einstein Loop, Room 50, Bronx, NY on Sunday, December 11, at the 11:00 a.m. service.

T R AVE L AC T I VI T I E S: Join the fun in the Year 2012 (mark your calendar): Sight & Sound show, JONAH - Price: $99 - SECOND trip. Wait list with min. 50% deposit required. Date to be determined.

(Contacts: Lorraine Parker, 718-6716403/Beverly James, 718-379-0377).

April 11–25, 2012 to LAS VEGAS via Motor coach. 14 nights lodging including 4

consecutive nights in a Las Vegas Casino Hotel; 18 meals: 10 breakfasts and 8 dinners. Gaming and Sight-Seeing on the Vegas Strip. Price: $1185 double/$1650 single. Details in flyers available in Room 19.

(Contact: Eleanora Jones, 718-671-5707).

On Saturday, June 9, 2012, SENIOR OUTING to Holiday Hills, CT (a day of fun and relaxation with first class food all day, service, and entertainment). Price: $25. Wait list with full payment required.

(Contacts: Beverly James/Harman Leacock, 718- 379-0377.)

T HE AT R E C O M M I T T E E : All program prices include transportation.

COME meet Kandi Harris, from the Dance Ministry Institute, who is handling questions/ticket sales for the dance drama performance, NATIVITY: BIRTH OF A KING, at Lehman College - Dec.16-18th.

Prices: $40-25. Kandi will be in Clubroom 19 on Wed., Dec.7th, after 3:00 p.m., and Thurs., Dec. 8th from 3:00-4:00 p.m.

In 2012, we are going to Lehman College to see: Sat., Jan. 14th, 8:00 p.m. - THE O’JAYS - $72.

Sat., Jan. 28th, 8:00 p.m. - DOO WOP show - $55 Sat., Apr. 28th, 8:00 p.m. - SMOKEY ROBINSON - $85 See Committee members in Clubroom 19 after 3:00 p.m. on Thursdays. Later, after 6 p.m., any questions regarding Theatre shows, call 718-324-7847 or 718-671-8637.

All payments (for parties, trips and shows)) will be accepted by check/money order (only) payable to RETIREES of Dreiser Loop.

G O OD AND W E L FAR E : A shout-

out to Gene Hunter who was under the weather for a while. We support all of you on the mend and send warm and bright wishes for a speedy recovery. Contact Elinor Gordon at 718-379-8755 regarding illnesses and bereavements.

H E L P WANT E D: Volunteer part-time van drivers needed. Call/leave message for Ms. Delores Debnam (718-379-0377) for additional information.

Come join the RETIREES and friends for your weekday socializing pleasure in Clubroom 19 (718-379-0377). Have fun and laughs as you play cards, Board games, or just watch one of your favorite TV programs with others.

“Life is not measured by the breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away.”

—C la u d et t e Davis

C O-OP C ITY BA PTIS T CH UR CH 135 EINSTEIN LOOP (Section 5) • Rooms 50-51 Rev. Dr. Sheldon E. Williams, Pastor

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

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

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

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

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Evangelical Church of Co-op City – UMC Open Doors, Open Hearts and Open Minds C om e & Visit Us – We welcome you to God’s House – Your House – One family in Christ. We are a congregation with spirit-filled worship, offering a variety of opportunities for spiritual growth, fellowship and service to God and our community. We are a multi-ethnic, multi-cultural and bilingual congregation and all are welcome. Services are at the church at 2350 Palmer Avenue, across the street from Building 30. Parking is available.

Visit our website at www.co-opcityumchurch.org.

Su n da y Ser vices – The first Sunday of the month is a bilingual service with communion at 10 a.m. All other Sunday, serv-

ices are as follows: English Service at 9 a.m. and the Spanish Service at 11:30 a.m.

There are Bible studies in English and Spanish at 10:30 a.m. We also have a children’s service during the English service.

P r a yer Nigh t : We will be having a prayer night on Tuesday evenings at 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in the church building.

Come and bring your prayer needs so we can all pray and become prayer warriors.

Bring a friend who would like prayer. You know the Lord said, “whenever two or more are gathered in my name I will be in the midst of them.” Matthew 18:20 Aft er Sch ool P r ogr a m: In Room 43 of Einstein Community Center is a safe

environment where children can do homework, learn God’s word and just have some fun. Please call (718) 671-1033.

C r escen d o C h r ist ia n M usic Sch ool: Learn piano, guitar, percussion, voice and theory. Contact Maestro Frank Colon at (917) 753-3644. The school will be open from Monday – Thursday, 2 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Private and group lessons are available.

Earlier lessons can be arranged. All ages are welcome. Registration is free and rates are affordable.

M en ’s Fellowsh ip: Every Thursday evening at 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Come and share your testimonies, explore your gifts and be blessed in the Word of our Lord.

Bring a friend so they can get a blessing too. Hope to see you there.

C h oir : If you love to sing and want to sing for the Lord, come Thursday evenings at 8 p.m. for choir practice.

Fa m ily Nigh t : Friday nights are for the family. We will be having Bible studies and other spiritual growth activities for all ages. There will be English & Spanish groups. Bring a friend or two or more.

Up com in g E ven t s: Lighting of the Manger on the front lawn– Saturday, Dec. 3rd at 6 p.m., followed by hot chocolate, goodies and singing Christmas Carols.

—R ev. Dr. M ilca Alva r ez-P la u d

Church of the New Vision The family of the late David Robert Palmore extend to the Co-op City community our heartfelt thanks to everyone for the outpouring of love, care and concern during our difficult time of sorrow.

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 ve n t s: Adult Sunday School is from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

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

Holy Communion is served the first

Sunday of the month.

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

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

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

Kids For Christ Choir & Club meets 1st & 2nd Friday of the month at 6:30 p.m.

Seniors’ Ministry meets 1st Tuesday of the month at 11:00 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 1:40 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Students in Grades 1 through 8 discover the joy of reading while exploring and improving their literacy levels through small groups and reading partners.

Parents, we encourage you to bring your children to benefit from this free program, taught by trained professionals.

The Church of the New Vision is located at 135 Einstein Loop, Room #33, Bronx, NY 10475; Telephone: (718) 671-8746 or (718) 320-0409.

—C a r ole H a q u e

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Church of the Savior Rev. Dr. Robert A. Smith, Jr., Pastor; Lady Theresa M. Smith, co-founder; Rev. McMillian, Assistant Pastor, and the Church of the Savior family extend an invitation to every person to worship with us. We are a non-denominational, 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 917734-4058 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.

Sunday Morning Schedule: Adult Bible Study – 9:15 a.m.

Divine Worship - 10:30 a.m. Come and be blessed, we want an opportunity to love you. See you in church.

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

Dr. Sm it h ’s Ser m on t op ic: “ Just Call Him.““ R ea d in g fr om H oly Scr ip t u r e: Psalm 121:1-8.

Weekly Activity Each Thursday at 10:00 a.m., Channel 70, Bronxnet, tune in and be blessed. If this program has lifted you, please let us know. Dr. Smith can be contacted at 718-

320-0002. If you prefer to drop a personal note: P.O. Box 86, Bronx, NY 10475 is our mailing address.

Bereavement Support Group meets Monday evenings at 6:30 p.m. Are you grieving the loss of a loved one? Come, our arms and hearts are open to you.

God Bless You! Upcoming Events: “ I wa s h u n gr y a n d you fed me” …Church of the Savior is reaching out to individuals and families who need nutritious food. Our food pantry, coordinated by First Lady Theresa Smith, is just a phone call away. For more information in donating or receiving food, please call her at 718-925-5052.

T h ou gh t of t h e Week : “Making mistakes isn’t stupid - disregarding them is; an admission of error is a sign of maturity!”

—Rev. Dr. Robert A. Smith, Jr.

Iglesia Cristiana Marcos 16:15 Pastor Fernando Figueroa 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.

“It made me glad to hear them say, ‘Let’s go to the house of the Lord!’ (Psalm 122:1)”.

We have Tuesday Bible study at 8 p.m., Friday evangelistic service 8 p.m., Sunday School 10 a.m. and service at 12 p.m. All are welcome. We are locat-

ed in the Section 5 community center, Room 42. For any questions or prayers, call 718-671-6112 or 247275-5500.

God bless you.

—P a st or F er n a n d o

St. Joseph’s Episcopal Anglican Church Fr. Taylor and the congregation of St. Joseph’s cordially invite you to worship with us at 155 Dreiser Loop, lower level, (718) 320-0844. All are welcomed. Sunday service and Sunday School are both at 9 a.m. Every 4th Sunday, our children participate in the reading of the lessons and every 5th Sunday, our young adults assist in the service. Bible study is held each Wednesday at 7 p.m. Choir rehearsal is on Thursday at

7 p.m. and the Young Adults meet on Friday at 6:30 p.m.

Up com in g even t s Sunday, December 4 - Service of Advent Readings and Songs.

Sunday, December 18 - Service of Lessons and Carols.

Saturday, December 24, Christmas Eve, 7 p.m. Service of Lessons and Carols.

Sunday, December 25, Christmas Day - Service with Sermon and Holy Communion.

Many thanks to everyone who supported the various charity drives with their donation of clothes, food, shoes and eyeglasses. Well done!

“Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever.” (Psalm 107:1) —M . C h a mb er s

Co-op City Seventh-Day Adventist Church As a people, the Seventh-Day Adventists have embraced the term “people of the Book.” Without delving too much in the locution of the term, it is used to designate an adherence to the complete Scriptures. The Bible is the joy and foundation of every Seventh-Day Adventist; notable for our missionary work and abundance of available Bible Studies.

At nine-thirty every Saturday morning, the congregation meets for “Sabbath School” usually referred to as the church at study. Currently, the book of Galatians is the focus of study. Verse-by-verse as would any scholar with a concordance and a Greek lexicon, the church ‘school’ has just entered into study of chapter 4 of the book of Galatians.

We started in October with chapter one and will continue with Paul’s letter to the people of Galatia in chapter six until December. The church meets again at 3:00 p.m. on Saturdays for Bible studies. On Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m., Bible studies and prayers are held in the sanctuary. All services are free and open to members and non-members.

Bet t er L ivin g Tip of t he Week A regular exercise program, one that you can enjoy, is the key to successful weight reduction. Exercise decreases the appetite of an inactive person by regulating the appestat—the brain’s mechanism that controls the appetite. With adequate exercise in place of a fad diet, you don’t have to be so hungry when cutting down on your eating.

Exercise that will increase your heart rate significantly for forty-five minutes, four to six days a week, will build fitness and help in your weight-loss efforts. Brisk walking is the best, easiest exercise to accomplish this. This effective exercise not only uses additional calories at the time, but consumes an increased number of calories in heat production for several hours after the exertion. (When planning an exercise program, consult your physician.) Lose Weight Naturally, Greater New York Conference SeventhDay Adventist Community Health Services, 1989, 1991.

C o-op C it y SDA Bett er L iving H ea lth & F itn ess E du ca t ion C ent er • Children’s Exercise Program, Sundays, 11:00 a.m.— 12:00 p.m.; Free

• Adult Exercise Program, Sundays, 12:00—1:00 p.m.; Free • Walkers for Wellness with NYC – walk around Coop City with this group a distance of about 3 miles on: Sunday mornings, 7:00 a.m., free; and Wednesday afternoons, free.

We have an active Disa b ilit ies M in ist r y. Please ask us about disabilities facts and information for children and adults. Please share your special needs with us so that we may try to accommodate you in our worship service.

Br ea d M in ist r y, pick up on Saturdays between

2:30—3:30 p.m.

Weekly Bib les Stu d ies, Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m.

Sa tu r d a y Wor sh ip Ser vices, 9:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.

The Co-op City SDA Church, 1010 Baychester Ave., Bronx, NY 10475. Pastor Okezie Erondu can be reached at 718-320-0518. We are located next to the Ramada Inn. Reach us on the web at www.CoopCitySDAChurch.org.

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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.

CHUR CH SC HE DUL E Sunday School - 9:00 a.m.

Worship Service - 11:00 a.m. (Christmas Service will be held at 9:00 a.m. Sunday, December 25th) Communion Service - Every first and third Sundays Prayer Meeting and Bible Study – Wednesday at 7:00 p.m.

THE FOL LOWI NG PROG RAM S ARE AT THE CHURCH ’S ANNE X: 2053 ASCH LOO P NORTH (CO -O P C ITY)

Morning Prayer Services - Tuesday, 6:00–8:00 a.m. and 9:00-11:00 a.m.

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

Fellowship, “Life on God’s Terms” Every Friday (except 4th Friday), 7:00 p.m.

- 8:00 p.m.

OTHE R SC HEDULED EVE NT S: The Willing Workers Annual Pecan sale will be held after service tomorrow. Stop by their table and pick up a great holiday gift of pecans and delicious chocolate clusters.

Friday, December 9th, 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. – Rev. Keith J. Williams, Facilitator, and Life on God’s Terms present a very special program, WORDS OF CHRISTMAS, at the Church’s Annex in Co-op City, 2053 Asch Loop North, Bronx. All are welcome.

Come celebrate the Holiday Season with our Community Protestant Church Family at our Christmas Party, hosted by the North Carolina Team, on Saturday, December 17th, 3:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., Bartow Community Center, Room 31. Donation: $15/adults; Children 10 years and younger free. For tickets, call (718) 994-3751, (718)

379-8151 or (917) 509-2030.

Sunday, December 18th, 9:00 a.m. – Our Sunday School Department presents its Annual Christmas Program.

Sunday December 25th, 9:00 a.m. CHRISTMAS SERVICE AT COMMUNITY PROTESTANT CHURCH. Before or after opening your Christmas gifts, come out and give God thanks for the greatest gift of all - His Son Jesus - and enjoy the fellowship of a wonderful Christmas Morn.

Saturday, December 31st at 10:30 p.m. – Please join us for Watch Night Service and welcome in the New Year with praise and thanksgiving.

Thursday, March 22, 2012, CPC Tours sponsors a trip to Sight and Sound to see JONAH. Set sail on an extraordinary journey with one of the Bible’s most colorful prophets! Dinner to follow at Miller’s Restaurant. Shopping before the show at the Tanger Outlets. Ticket: $130. For ticket

and/or additional information, call (718) 671-1182.

The Women’s Guild Announces A FANTASTIC 17-DAY AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL…WEST TOUR - June 26-July 12, 2012. Tour includes: round-trip transportation by Amtrak Rail and deluxe motorcoach; reclining coach seat with leg rest or private roomette sleeping accommodation; first class hotel accommodations; 19 meals; sightseeing at the Grand Canyon, Las Vegas, Yosemite National Park, San Francisco and Salt Lake City. For additional information, call (718) 671-5961; (718) 320-1435; (718) 798-3337, or (718) 3202608.

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 —Eva n G. Mitchell blessing.

Faith @ Work Christian Church Meeting at 177 Dreiser Loop/Dreiser Community Center, Room 8, 9:30 a.m.

(Sundays). Church telephone: (718) 6440951; email: fatwcc@aol.com.

Weekly Wor ship Exper iences: 5:30 p.m., Thursdays, Praise Team Rehearsal, 6:30 p.m., Thursday Bible Study Sunday morning worship, 9:30 a.m.

Youth church, 9 a.m., 2nd through 4th Sundays.

C h ur ch M ot to: "We are ChristCentered, Family-Focused with, Power and Authority."

C hur ch Mission: To empower, educate and motivate men, women, boys and girls to reach their full potential and live abundant lives through preaching and teaching the

Gospel of Jesus Christ.

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

New Year's Eve Watchnight Service, 10:30 p.m. Join us as we bring in 2012 singing songs of praise, sharing our hopes for 2012 and hearing the prophetic word of God as shared by his servants.

We are not ashamed of the Gospel of

Jesus Christ for it is the power of God unto salvation, of everyone who believes! (Rom 1:16) What great power that is when you realize that you are not in this alone. Our witness is to God's goodness and not our personal accomplishments.

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

—Pa stor Debor a h J enkins

Remember: Except for approved service animals, dogs are not allowed on Co-op City premises!

If you see or hear dogs in your building, report it to Public Safety! You can remain anonymous!

DR. LEWIS WOLSTEIN Podiatrist — Foot Specialist • Practicing in Co-op City since 1975 • Board Certified in Foot Surgery • ALL conditions of the foot treated • We

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

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Einstein

Dreiser

Library

Crochet and Knitting

Rm. 31

9:30am – 1:00 pm, Rm. 49

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

Bingo – 11:00 am, Room

Dominos 10:00 am, Rm.

Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session 9:30 a.m.

31

45

Library 9:30am -1:00pm

Dominos

–10:30 a.m., Rm. 7

Room 25

Around The Lunch Table 11:30 am, Rm. 49

Word Games 9:30 am –

Bingo 11:00am, Rm. 31

2:00

pm,

11:00 am, Rm. 31

Card Games 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm, Room 25

Current Events 10 a.m., Rm. 31

2 – 4 p.m., Rm. 7

Dominos 10 in Rm. 49

Bingo 1:00 in Rm. 49

Wed., December 7 Thurs., December 8

Movie Madness 9:30 am, Rm. 31 Men’s Line Dancing 9-10 am, Rm. 31 Women’s Line Dancing 10-11 am, Rm. 31 Spelling Bee 11:00am, Rm. 31 Dominos 2:30 pm, Rm. 31 Word Games 9:30 am – 11:30 am, Rm. 31 Bingo 2:00pm, Rm. 25 Card Games 2-4 pm, Rm. 31

Matinee Movie w/ George, 2-4 p.m., Rm. 45

Dominoes 10 a.m., Rm. 45 Spelling Bee 10 a.m., Rm. 49 Spanish Practice Class 10:30 in Computer lab Bingo 1:00 in Rm. 49 Advanced Line Dance 2:00-4:00 pm, Rm. 45

Dominos 10 a.m., Rm. 45 Stay Well Exercise 10 11 a.m., Rm. 45 Spelling Bee 11:00 a.m., Rm. 49 Bingo 1:00pm, Rm. 49 Dominos 10 am, Rm. 45

Afternoon Movie Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session, 9:30 – 10:30, Rm. 7 Alert & Alive 10:3011:30 am, Rm. 7 Mixed Cultural Dance 10:30 am in Aud. A Mind Teasers 12-1 p.m., Rm. 4 Zumba 1:30-2:30 p.m., Aud. A Tuesday Movie w/popcorn 2-4 p.m., Rm. 7 Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session, 9:30 – 10:30, Rm. 7 Sewing w/Raymonde 9:30 – 11:30 a.m., Rm. 7 Tai Chi 11 am-12 pm., Rm. 2 Mind Teasers 12-1 p.m., Rm. 7 Art Class 1-3 p.m., Rm. 7 Yoga 1st, 2nd and last Wed, 2-3 p.m., Aud. A Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session 9:30-10:30 a.m., Rm. 7 Blood Pressure 1st & 3rd Thursday 10-11:30 a.m., Rm. 7 Line Dancing 3rd & 4th Thurs. 10-11 a.m., Aud. A Mind Teasers 12-1 p.m., Rm. 4 Belly Dancing 12:30-1 p.m., Aud. A Handi-Flex 1-2 p.m., Aud. A Drama 1:30-4 p.m., Rm. 7 Piano Sing Along 11 am – 12 pm, Rm. 7 Crochet and Knitting 10 am-12 pm, Rm. 7

Art 10:00 am, Rm. 45 Self Defense 10-11 a.m., Rm. 36 Bingo 1:00 pm, Rm. 49 Card Games 2:00pm4:00pm, Rm. 49 Blood Pressure 2nd and 4th Friday, 10:00am11:30 am, Rm. 49

Non-Kosher

Soups, Breads and Desserts

Orange juice Mon., Meatballs Chicken cutlet Dec. w/onions and peppers Whole wheat spaghetti Whole grain penne pasta Italian blend 5 Peas and carrots

Whole wheat bread Pear halves

Date:

Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session 9:30 am10:30 am, Rm. 7 Meditative Moments 11 am-12 pm, Rm. 2 Mind Teasers 12 pm-1 pm, Rm. 4 Card Games, Dominoes 2-4 pm, Rm. 7 *Schedule subject to change without notice*

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

WEEKLY TRIPS DATES

WEEKLY TRIPS

PRICE

PICK-UP TIMES

1st Monday: 1st Mondays: Fridays Tuesdays

Stew Leonards Super Wal-Mart Swimming Bowling

$5 $12 $3 $12.50

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

8:30 a.m. 8:45 a.m.

1:15 p.m. 1:00 p.m.

11 a.m. 11:30 a.m.

Einstein 1:30 p.m.

9:00 a.m.

1:30 p.m.

11:15 a.m.

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

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

Kosher

Tues., Dec. 6

Apple juice Stewed codfish Yuca and onions Broccoli florets

Chicken drum stick Corn Broccoli florets

Rye bread Mixed fruit

Wed., Dec. 7

Orange/pineapple juice Stuffed peppers Mashed potato Tossed salad

Flounder Oven browned potato w/green peppers Cabbage

Whole wheat bread Apple

Thurs., Dec. 8

Pineapple juice BBQ chicken Yellow rice Spinach

Beef stew Rice Peas and carrots

Rye bread Banana

Fri., Dec. 9

Baked Pollack Sweet plantains Green beans

Orange chicken Sweet potato Green beans

Whole wheat bread Tangerine

12 p.m. – 1 p.m., Rm. 7

Rm. 45

Word Games 9:30 –11:30 a.m., Rm. 31

Library 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Rm. 31 Chat Session 9:30 a.m.1 p.m., Rm. 31 Dominos 2:30 p.m., Rm. 31 Word Games 9:30am11:30am, Rm. 31 Bingo 2:00pm, Rm. 31 Card Games 2:30-4:00 p.m., Rm. 31

Mind Teasers 2 p.m. – 3 p.m., Rm. 2

Tai Chi 11:00 in Rm. 45

Stay Well Exercise 10 a.m., Room 31 Dominos 2:30 p.m., Rm. 25 Word Games 9:30– 1:30 p.m., Rm. 31 Bingo 2 p.m. in Rm. 25 Blood Pressure 1st & 3rd Wed., 9–10 a.m., Rm. 31 Card Games 2-4 p.m., Rm. 25

10 a.m., Rm. 2

Walking and Exercise w/Ms. Gaskill, 2 – 4 pm,

Dominos 2:30 p.m., Rm. 25

Card Games 2:30 - 4 p.m., Rm. 25

Stay Well Exercise

Gentle Yoga w/Anne

Bingo 10:00 in Rm. 31

Fri., December 9

Tues., December 6

Mon., December 5

Bartow

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

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

Upcoming Events/Trips NUT C R AC K E R (New York City Ballet) at Lincoln Center has been cancelled due to poor registration.

Holida y Spa Tr ea tmen t - TO NE SPA, M id d let own R oa d , Br on x, NY – Wed n esd a y, Decem b er 7. $100. Price includes: Round-trip transportation, Swedish massage (50 min.), hydrating facial (45 min), paraffin hand treatment (15 min.) and lunch. Pick-ups: Bartow, 9:00 a.m.; Einstein, 9:15 a.m. and Dreiser, 9:30 a.m.

E M P IRE CI T Y CASINO , $3 - IF you r na me is on th e list , you r p a ym en t M UST b e ma de b y the F r id ay p r ior to t h e t r ip . Tuesdays, December 6th, December 13th and December 20th.

Wednesdays, December 14th, December 21st and December 28th. Trip includes round transportation and boxed lunch. Pickups: Einstein-10:00 a.m.; Bartow-10:15 a.m. and Dreiser-10:30 a.m.

J er sey Ga r d en s/Big L ot s – M ond a y, Decem ber 12, $12 – trip includes round trip transportation, boxed lunch. Pick-ups: Bartow – 8:00 a.m.; Dreiser – 8:15 a.m. and Einstein - 8:30 a.m.

H olid a y Br eak fa st - F r id ay, Dec. 16, E a st wood M a nor, 3371 Eastchester Road, Bronx, NY 10469, 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Entertainment, raffles, dancing and a full family style breakfast of bagels, rolls, muffins, croissants, scrambled eggs, breakfast sausage, home fries, Canadian bacon, French toast, grits, coffee, tea, juice, jelly, butter and cream cheese, will be served.

ALL FOR $20! Limited transportation will be provided. Schedule to follow.

Wood b u r y C om m on s – M on d a y, Decem ber 19, $12 – Trip includes round trip transportation and boxed lunch. Pickups: Bartow-8:15 a.m., Dreiser-8:30 a.m. and Einstein-8:45 a.m.

J ASA’s Co-op City Socia l Ad u lt Day Ca r e P r ogr a m is looking for a part-time program assistant. Applicants with home attendant or direct care experience needed. Please contact Janelle Rudder or Jennifer Neumann at 718-320-2066.

SCRIE C LINIC: JASA will continue to hold a SCRIE Clinic. Please call to make an appointment with a Social Worker, 718-3202066 to sign up. Documents to bring: 1. Must be 62 years of age or older; bring proof of age.

2. Have an annual household income

of $29,000 or less; bring proof of income: Pension, Dividends, Wages, Social Security, etc.

3. Federal Tax returns, if filed; bring a copy of your 10-40 from 2010.

4. Be sure to bring your Medicaid/ Medicare Part B card with you.

We i g h t M a n a g e m e n t S u p p o r t G r o u p : Mondays, 10 a.m., Bartow Avenue, Room 25.

C a r egiver Su p p or t G r ou p - A Caregiver Support Group can offer an atmosphere of understanding and support for caregivers to discuss issues and concerns. Whether you care for a loved one from a distance or in your home, you are most welcome. The group meets every other Tuesday at: 2049 Bartow Avenue, Room 31 from 1-2 p.m. The next session is Tuesday, December 6th. The support group is facilitated by a social worker. If you have any questions, contact JASA at 718-320-2066.

DI SABI LI T Y SUP P O RT /SO C I AL IZATI ON GROUP cancelled until further notice.

Diab et ic Su pp or t G r oup - Diabetes can seem to be an overwhelming disease because it impacts so many areas of your daily life. The Diabetic Support group’s goals are too keep you informed and motivated on how to stay healthy. The group meets every last Monday of the month at 177 Dreiser Loop, 2nd Floor, Room 7, from 1 p.m.-2 p.m. The next session is scheduled for Decemb er 26. For more information and to register, please contact C hid inm a Ezihe, 718-671-2090 (E xt . 3011) or R osella St on e, 718-320-2066 (Ext . 2003).

Sen ior Cent er F ield Tr ip Per mission Slip – Effective immediately, all senior center participants are required to fill out a Senior Center Field Trip Permission Slip before going on any JASA senior center trips. If you are paying for someone to go on the trip you m u st make sure that they bring the form with them on the day of the trip.

All for ms mu st be filled ou t p r ior t o goin g on t he tr ip, No E xceptions.

BL OO D PR ESSURE – Locations and schedule – 135 Einstein Loop, Room 45, every 2nd & 4th Friday at 10 a.m. – 11-30 a.m. 177 Dreiser Loop, Room 7, every 1st & 3rd Thursday at 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Bartow Avenue, 9:00 a.m. -10:00 a.m., 1st and 3rd Wednesdays.

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WEEKLY SCHEDULE BUILDING & TOWNHOUSES ASSOCIATIONS Coalition of Affordable Housing: “Meeting” Mon., 12/5; 7:30 pm (Bartow Room #28) Debs Place Association: “Meeting” Thurs., 12/8; 7:00 pm (Dreiser Room #1)

CULTURE & ARTS Drammeh Institute: “Meeting” Thurs., 12/8; 6:00 pm (Dreiser Room #10)

EDUCATION African American Association: “Business Education Classes” Wed., 12/7; 7:00 pm (Dreiser Room #2) Black Forum: “Defensive Drivers Coarse” Sat., 12/10; 9:00 am (Dreiser Room #1)

FRATERNAL NAACP Branch: “Meeting” Tues., 12/6; 2:30 pm (Einstein Room #35)

HOBBIES African American Association: “Belly Dancing” Mon., 12/5; 7:00 pm (Dreiser Room #2), “Yoga/Pilates” Tues., 12/6; 7:00 pm (Dreiser Room #2)

RELIGIOUS Deeper Life Church: “Bible Study” Tues., 12/6; 7:00 pm (Dreiser Room #1) Church of the New Vision: “Bible Studies” Sun., 12/11; 9:30 am (Einstein Room #38) Faith @ Work Christian Church: “Bible Study” Thurs., 12/8; 5:30 pm (Dreiser Room #8) “Youth Ministry” Fri., 12/9; 3:30 pm (Dreiser Room #10) “Worship Service” Sun., 12/11; 8:00 am (Dreiser Room # 8)

Iglesia Cristiana Marcos 16:15: “Bible Study” Sun., 12/11; 10:00 am (Einstein Rm #35) Harvest Restoration Ministries: “Bible Study” Wed., 12/7; 6:00 pm (Dreiser Room #10), “Worship Service” Sun., 12/11; 10:00 am (Dreiser Room #9)

Circle of Christ: “Children’s Bible Study” Sun., 12/11; 10:00 am (Dreiser Room #2) Greater Love Cathedral Baptist Church: “Bible Study” Wed., 12/7; 6:30 pm (Dreiser Room #8) “Worship Service” Sun., 12/11; 3:00 pm (Dreiser Room #1) Mount Calvary Baptist Church: “Bible Study” Thurs., 12/8; 5:30 pm (Dreiser Room #9)

SCOUTS Greater New York Girl Scouts: “Meeting” Fri., 12/9; 5:30 pm (Dreiser Rooms #1, 2, 4, and 9)

SENIORS J.A.S.A. Senior Luncheon: Mon., - Fri., 12/5; - 12/9; 9:00 am (Bartow Room #31), (Dreiser Room #4) and Einstein Room # 49

Retirees of Dreiser Loop: “Meeting” Wed., 12/7; 1:00 pm (Dreiser Aud. A)

SERVICE & CIVIC Weight Watchers Nutrition Program: Tues., 12/6; “Meeting Time” 6:00 pm (Dreiser Room #4) Williamsbridge Club: “Meeting” Fri., 12/9; 5:30 pm (Dreiser Room #8) Einstein Cancer Fund: “Meeting” Thues., 12/6; (Einstein Room #38)

SPORTS New York Lyons Mane Track: “Track Practice” Mon., 12/5; & Wed., 12/7; 5:30 pm (Dreiser Aud. B) Zodiac Track Foundation: “Track Practice” Tues., 12/6; and Thurs., 12/8; 6:00 pm (Dreiser Loop Aud. B)

Baychester Library Events VISIT THE LIBRARY - A GREAT WEALTH OF INFORMATION LIBRARY CLOSED - Saturday, December 24 & Monday, December 26.

All Libraries: 9am-5pm, Saturday, December 31, No Film, Holiday Observance UPCOMING EVENTS Come To The E-Reader Petting Zoo - Monday, December 5, 10:30 a.m. - 12 noon, Co-op City Senior Center, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Rm. 31 and 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm, Baychester Library, 2049 Asch Loop North. Have you seen people reading books on gadgets like the Kindle and the Nook? Try before you buy! No reservations needed—first come, first served. Find out: how to read a book, enlarge the text, use special features.

Adult Book Discussion/BLA Mtg - Thursday, December 8 @ 2:30 p.m.; “South by South Bronx” Piano Recital w/Commentaries... Saturday, December 10 @ 2 p.m.; “Classics to Ragtime” Stay Well Exercise Program - Monday, December 12, 2:00 p.m., Join us for a fun exercise class for all ability levels! Staff from the Health Promotion Services unit of NYC’s Department for the Aging will lead participants in a well-balanced series of exercises for all ability levels. No special clothing or equipment is necessary. Please call or come in to pre-register. At this session, we hope to recruit some volunteers to recieve training and lead future exercise sessions at this library!

Kids Program - Saturday, December 17, Tales of Snow, 11 a.m.; WEEKLY EVENTS Film Series - 2 p.m. - Sat., Dec. 3, Butley; Sat., Dec. 17, Friends With Money KIDS Game On Nintendo Wii! - Every Monday @ 3:30 p.m.

Tween Time - Every Tuesday @ 3:30 p.m.

Teen Advisory Group (TAG) - Every Tuesday @ 4 p.m.; Blockbuster Bks; Dec. 6 & Dec. 13; Manga Drawing Workshop, Tuesday, Dec. 20 & Dec. 27.

Arts & Crafts - Tuesday, Dec. 27 & Friday, Dec. 30 @ 2 p.m.

Read Aloud - Every Wednesday @ 3:30 p.m.

Teen Book Café - Every Wednesday @ 4 p.m.

Chess Club - Every Thursday @ 3 p.m.

Teen Time - Every Friday, 2:30 - 4 p.m.

Drawing - Friday, December 30 @ 3 p.m.

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

HOURS: Monday & Wednesday, 10-7; Tuesday & Thursday, 10-6; Friday & Saturday, 10-5.

Libros En Español (Books in Spanish). HORARIO DE LA BIBLIOTECA: Lunes 10-7, Martes 10-6, Miércoles 10-7, Jueves 10-6, Viernes 10-5, Sábado 10-5, Domingo Cerrado

718.379.6700 FREE ADMISSION TO ALL

AARP Chapter #4997 F YI: NO AARP CHAPTER #4997 meeting in December due to the Holiday Celebration on THURSDAY, DECEMBER 8th at Villa Barone Manor. All ticket money is due A.S.A.P; contact Stella Baker, 718-379-2088.

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.

2011 TO UR AC T I VI T I E S Dec. 30 – Jan. 1, 2012 – New Year’s Eve Weekend Celebration at the DESMOND – Lavish New Year’s Eve Party; cocktail party w/hot hors d’oeuvres & pasta station; 5 hours open bar; surf & turf dinner; champagne toast; music/dancing; lunch after arriving in Lancaster (PA); then to the allNew Christmas Show at the American Music Theater; after check-in, dinner w/fun & games; full-hot buffet breakfast; then you can go to an Atlantic City Casino or shopping at QVC Studio Tour or shopping at King of Prussia Mall or relaxing at the Desmond; 2 nights deluxe accommodations; New Year’s Day Champagne Brunch & show — Contact Delores, 718 3792176.

2012 TO UR AC T I VI T I E S April 23-24, 2012 – “ JONAH” – experience the mighty storm at sea that breaks apart an enormous ship; peer into the underwater world & see the giant fish swallow up God’s misguided Prophet Jonah — at the Millennium Theater in Lancaster (PA) – trip includes: a stop in Bethlehem (PA) known as the “Christmas

City;” visit the Sands Casino ($35 Casino Bonus) — current photo ID or passport required; lodging at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Reading; wine & cheese reception w/a sit-down dinner and live Musical Comedy Show; 2nd day hot breakfast buffet; visit an Amish quilt shop, cannery & Kitchen Kettle gift shops; w/reserved seats at the Millennium Theater for “JONAH;” stop for dinner on the way home…$281/person double; $331 – single; Trip insurance - $14/each – double; $29/single; call Jean, 718-379-3742 for registration info.

May 22, 2012 – New York Botanical Gardens, presenting Monet’s Gardens: Impressions of Giverny, France – admission & guided Docent Tour of Monet’s Garden Exhibit; plus 4-hour Casino stay at Empire City Casino (including Casino package of the Day) - $75/person - contact Daisy, 718-671-3241.

June 1–11, 2012 (11 days/10 nights) – Mount Rushmore, the Badlands & Black Hills of South Dakota – trip includes 10 nights lodging (w/4 consecutive nights in South Dakota); 10 breakfasts/8 dinners; visit Mt. Rushmore National Memorial; tour of Wildlife Loop Road at Custer State Park; admission to the Unique Journey Museum; guided tour of Deadwood, plus gaming at a Deadwood Casino; visit the Crazy Horse Memorial; & visit the Badlands National Park & much more…$905/double; $1265/single; $885/triple; trip insurance available upon request – contact Jean, 718-379-3742.

—Delor es Deb n a m

Handicapped Adults Association T h e Va n —From now on, if you need to book an appointment on the van, call JASA at 718-320-2066.

Please do not call the office.

F l e a M a r k e t —Come to Room #13 and shop in our flea market. New items arrive daily.

T h e O ffi ce—There has been a change in office hours. The office hours are Monday and Friday, 9:30

a.m. until 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m.

Du es—Dues for the year 2012 are due. Either mail or bring your check to The Handicapped Adults, 177 Dreiser Loop, Room #13, Bronx, N.Y. 10475.

P e n n i e s , p e n n i e s , p e n n i e s— Please bring them to the office.

—Ar len e R od r i q u ez

Goose Island Seniors HAPPY BIRTHDAY AND HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO ALL WHO CELEBRATE IN THE MONTH OF DECEMBER. Wednesday, December 7—PEARL HARBOR DAY—It’s a day of Remembrance. We are having a Bingo game in Room 39 at 1:30 p.m. Admission is $2 for members only. Refreshments served.

Tuesday, December 27—No trip in December to Atlantic City. First, it’s only 2 days after Christmas. Second, we don’t know how the winter weather is. We’ll try in January.

We are still having our Garage Sale. We can use some Christmas gifts or winter

wear.

Don’t forget your yearly dues. $12 for a year and Mary are planning our future trips.

As soon as we come to a decision, we will let you know.

For more information, call Ann or Mary at 718-379-9613 or come to 135 Einstein Center, Room 39, Monday – Thursday, 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. or call Mary in evening, 718-379-4899.

With deep sympathy, we are saddened to say our longest member has passed on, Evelyn Wright. Our prayers and condolences are sent to the family.

GOOD HEALTH TO ALL. —Ma r y Pilla

Einstein Cancer Care Happy birthday and/or anniversary to everyone celebrating in this month of December. Good health to all.

R em in d e r : General membership meeting on December 6th, Room 38 at 1:30 p.m. This also will be a Bingo event.

Everyone is invited to spend the afternoon with us. You do not have to be a member to participate in this or any of our trips. This meeting will be our last until March 6, 2012.

We are going to the Showboat Casino on Tuesday, December 13th. Cost per

person is $30 and receive a $30 slot play from the casino. Time of pickup: 8 a.m. starting at Einstein Loop followed by Asch Loop and Dreiser Loop. Please bring your casino card, as well as a valid photo I.D. For the above trip, please call Loretta at 718-671-2958 or Lydia at 718-671-3005.

Please call Loretta for memorial cards.

A speedy recovery for those in rehab and our prayers of good health and healing is wished to all. Stay safe.

—Lyd ia R u a s

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Reflections

by Rabbi Solomon I. Berl Spiritual Leader of Young Israel Synagogue An important Biblical passage contains just five little, but powerful words, “Justice, justice shall you pursue.”

Deuteronomy 16:20).

A Spanish Rabbi in the 14th century raised a very interesting question about this sentence. Why was the word “justice” repeated twice? He answered that the duplication brings out the greatest possible emphasis on even-handed justice for all. These are his exact words: “Justice, whether to your profit or loss, whether in word or in action, whether, to rich or poor.”

I recall reading about an important

leader who was arrested for speeding and brought before a judge in a Los Angeles court. The judge delivered quite a sermon and indicated that just because he was an important civic leader he would not be excused from his responsibilities.

The man sneered and said to the judge, “Aren’t you the eloquent one?

I’ll bet you can recite Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address by heart, too.”

“I’m proud to say I can,” said the judge, “and I hereby fine you four score and seven dollars.”

Justice, justice shall, you pursue!

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

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

On Friday evening, Sabbath services begin at 10 minutes after the candle-lighting time. Saturday morning 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) 6712300 and leave your name, phone number and a brief message on the synagogue‘s answering machine, and your call will be returned a ssoon as possible.

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

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

We would like to remind our members and any Jewish people in Co-op City

looking for a conservative synagogue, we are still here, and all are welcome. Try to take a Saturday and come to services when you can.

Donations can be mailed to the Co-op Jewish Center.

—M a r vin Seid m a n

Co-op City Jewish Community Council The Co-op City Jewish Community Council is pleased to host our annual Hanukkah luncheon on Tuesday, December 27th at 12:30 in Room # 2 of the Dreiser Community Center. As in the past, there will be a $4 fee for this event,

and you are encouraged to prepay, by coming to the Council office in Room # 18. Please call Lynn Levine to make a reservation (718-320-1234). We wish all our clients and friends a happy holiday in —Lyn n L evin e advance!

Please Drive Slowly and Cautiously in Co-op City’s Parking Facilities!

Traditional Synagogue The Traditional Synagogue of Co-op City, Young Israel of Baychester, Section 5 (new address) at Bldg. 27B-120 Erdman Place (behind the lobby), welcomes you to pray with them. Tel. for the Shule (same old number) 1-718-379-6920.

Not e: Office hours are on Thursday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and on Sunday, we are here from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Candle lighting on Friday, December 9, is before 4:09 p.m. Shabbat ends today, Saturday, December 3 at 5:13 p.m. We recite Havdallah (The Recital over the Wine) at the end of Shabbos.

Mincha services on Saturday, December 3 followed by Musaf around 12 noon.

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

C om in g E ven t s: Saturday, December 3—The Torah lecture/Sermon will take place at 10 a.m.

Also, we will recite Mi-she-baeirachs. We will start Torah reading about 10:30 a.m.

The parsha is “ VaYetzel.” The Rabbi’s class commences at 4:15 p.m. during Shalosh Seudos. Shabbat ends at 5:13 p.m.

Sunday, December 4 at 1:30 p.m.— The Sisterhood sponsors an afternoon of Bingo and fun. The cost is $3/person and includes refreshments.

Monday, December 5 at 1:30 p.m.— Sisterhood General Membership Meeting/Drawing of the Annual Raffle.

See you there! You have to be in it to win it! Good luck.

Sunday, December 18 at 1:30 p.m.—

The Synagogue sponsors an afternoon of Bingo. The cost is $3/person and includes refreshments.

Monday, December 26—Tentativelyhold open this date for a Chanukkah celebration and lunch. More information to follow at a later date.

G ood a n d Welfa r e: Not e: On Sunday, Nov. 20 was a very important date, as our Beverly Davidoff was honored by the National Council of Young Israel and received the Shofar Award for her services to the Jewish Community. There are many ways that Beverly has helped so many in our community and in our synagogue. It is so wonderful that a woman has been so recognized by the NCYI. Mazel Tov and continue your good deeds for many years to come. Thank you, Beverly!

Come on down to the synagogue to purchase kosher wine.

Do you need a tree certificate sent “in Honor” or “in Memory” of a special occasion or a condolence? For information, you can call Mimi at 1-347-427-4526 and we can accommodate you.

So happy to report that Esther W. is home from the hospital and is taking it easy so that she will remain strong and healthy. Also on our “Get well” list is Marty Linder. We hear that he is doing much better after his procedure and getting stronger each day.

P lea se! Support the Synagogue. We always need your help. Thank you.

Shalom!

M ir ia m E velyn Ber lofsk y —M

Baychester Visual Arts Association If you’ve ever wanted to learn to draw and paint this is your chance to get expert instruction at a very low cost. Mr. Moses Groves, an award winning artist is the instructor for classes given on Tuesdays.

Our next set of art classes begins on Tuesday, November 29, with 2 sessions to choose from, 1 – 3 p.m., 3:30 – 5:30 p.m.

Membership dues are $35 for the year and a session of 10 classes is $60. BVA’s art instructor will guide you along a creative path that will bring hours, weeks and years of joy into the life of those who avail themselves of this opportunity. The next session began on Tuesday, November 29.

As of Saturday, November 19, we are adding a Saturday class from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m.

Ms. Massenburg is the instructor and she is an accomplished artist who was

granted an A.S. Diploma from the Parson School of Design and honed and expanded her artistic skills in numerous media, namely oils, acrylic, watercolor, pastels, charcoal, pen and ink, etc.

The next set of art classes for youth begins on Wednesday, November 30. The instructor, Angela Taylor, teaches drawing, painting and creative artwork. Classes are held on Wednesdays from 3:30 – 5:30 p.m.

Ms. Taylor is a graduate of the Art Institute of Washington, D.C. She was an art specialist with the PAL program in NYC. She is a member of the Harlem Arts Alliance.

For more information to register, please call Mr. Groves at 201-862-0847 or K. Klaus at 718-379-6074.

Science is for the body, but art is for the soul.

—Sylvia L och a nsky

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Pentecostal Tabernacle The Pentecostal Tabernacle invites everyone to attend worship service at 120 Benchley Place, Building 24 (street level).

Sunday School for all ages begins at 10:30 a.m. Worship service starts at 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m.

Wednesday evening prayer meeting starts at 7:30 p.m. Friday evening Bible study starts at 7:30 p.m.

Focus: STAY IN THE SHIP. Fear not, Paul, thou must be brought before Caesar, and lo, God hath given thee all them that

sail with thee, Wherefore, sirs, be of good cheer: for I believe God, that it shall be even as it was told me. ACTS 27: 24-25.

Although no one enjoys the trip, the journey of suffering is not our enemy. It is built into life to provide resistance and the struggle against it actually serves to make us stronger. The butterfly’s struggle to break out of its cocoon is what gives him the power to fly. Without the struggle, it does not have the strength to perform and soon dies. Paul even declared, Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infir-

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mities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me’ (11 Corinthians 12:9 some of those were personal struggles like his thorn in the flesh, but others were at the hands of people who considered Paul an enemy. In the storms that life brings, God may seem far away from us, however, the scriptures reveal: And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God. To them who are the called according to his purpose. Romans 8: 28) Paul was not indicating that all things are good, but that the mix of all things—

Records Wanted

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Position Wanted Nurse’s Aide with 25 years experience in hospitals, nursing homes and private homes. Seeks employment. Will live in or out. Call 718-364-7771.

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Christmas Bazaar/Fish Fry Saturday, December 3, 2011, St. Augustine Presbyterian Church, 838 East 165th Street, Bronx, NY 10459 (corner of Prospect Ave.) Shop for Christmas Gifts!

Massage Therapist! Face Painter! Family Fun! 12/3

Old Records Wanted.

Will Pay Top $$ for JAZZ, JAZZ, JAZZ, Rock & Roll, 50s, 60s, & 70s. LP, 78 or 45.

Furniture Sale Five piece tan top microfiber and dark bonded leather bottom furniture set. comes with eight large pillows and four small ones. Excellent condition: $1500. Will throw in 20 inch Sansung TV and two floor lamps for free!

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both good and bad—will work together to bring about results in a person’s life, if he loves the Lord.

Paul further stated that a person must remain among those who are called according to his purpose, in other words he must stay in the ship and remain committed to the purpose of God. He has promised that he will never leave us or forsake us.

For further information, call 718-3240334 or 718-320-4218, 718-213-1727.

—R ev. R . Sibb lies

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Repair Closet Doors and much more!

Call Mike at: 718-974-1290 3/10/12 Call Anytime • Seven Days/Week • “When You See Me, You’ll Know Me!”

Hou se C lea n in g $60-$75 for 3-hrs of General/Heavy duty cleaning $15-$20 each additional hour Labor ONLY/ supplies NOT included W in d ow Wa sh in g $5 per window/ WITHOUT Guards $7 per window/ WITH Guards 5 window minimum charge. Screen washing $2/screen.

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Celebrating 10 years of service to Co-op City.

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Hardwood floors installed - Sanding & Refinishing. Polyurethane, Fabulon & Moisture Cure Finishes. Staining in all colors. Free estimates.

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REUPHOLSTERING

Custom Craftsmen - 40 yrs. experience. Sofas & Chairs upholstered; Slipcovers-Fabric & Plastic; Kitchen Chairs - $8.99 & up: Caning; Venetian Blinds; Drapes - Custom made Refinishing, Touch up & Polishing of Furniture

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