Saturday, August 30, 1980
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rs it e Madelon -Ioyee Rosen The Co-op City Council is movahead with its plans to collect a of a million dollars in funds from cooperators to support the Nizer Suit. At a meeting held this past evening, the Council a massive collection campaign to obfunds necessary to see through to its conclusion. the Council's plans are
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~~ .... ,.'M.,,.. asking cooperators to to the Co-op City Nizer "Fraud" Suit. Building representatives wíll organize committees to distribute the letters. According to Council Chairman Ron Meyers, many Council members and interested cooperators have already donated money to the Nizer collection. The Church of New Vision gave $40 from its church treasury for the suit. The Council is asking for $40 per family or $10 every six months for two years from cooperators for the suit. "It.has been proven that justice in this case is on our side. But we nee~,n;ioney,to bring this suit to a
victorious conclusion for Co-op City," Meyers noted. He added, "The people óf Co-op City must act in their own best interests. After all these years of following this court case through the lower courts, it would be a shame to lose it now due to financial limitations when we can so obviously win on substantive grounds". The Council has also agreed to hold a series of cluster meetings at which several buildings will meet at one time. The building cluster meetings are scheduled from September 2 through September 17 throughout Co-op City .and will culminate with Town Hall meetings in the three community centers on September 22 and 23. See the schedules on page 3 for the exact times and places. The Nizer Suit ,,.began back in 1972 by the then Co-op City Advisory Council. It alleged that the United Housing Foundation (UHF), Community Services Inc. (CSIÍ. and the State of New York defrauded cooperators of millions of dollars by improper supervision and construction of Co-op City. The suit was just recently ordered to trial in the State courts aft~r the latest in a series of legal maneuvers by the
past and present big band buffs; Jewish Omnibus featuring famous author Bell Kaufman who presented us with short stories on Jewish humor; Swiss Family Robinson for the young at heart; Time Tunnel To The Fifties the rock and roll show of the season; and International Food Festival, which satisfied the palate with all types of ethnic dishes. Our first Dinner Theatre Dance was held right here in Co-op City. No one had to travel to Westbury to enjoy it. We've also had jazz groups, plays, operas and much more, Although the list is hard to top, we are deteri»i:ned to do so. Among the ~åhy'events we will be presentingihis season one that should take priority is "A Night At The Races." As part· of our membership drive, with the purchase of tÏ,-.1.......;._,d., •~ '\Tl"\1111"'
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defendents to dismiss the case was over-turned by the Appellate Division of State Supreme Court. The Nizer suit is a "class-action" fraud suit and all monies won will go to cooperators and Riverbay Corporation if the Council wins.
Co-op kids score big at tennis By Elaine Henderson Co-op City youths this week scored a clean sweep In the tennis tournament sponsored by the Office of Community Development, Pepsi Cola, and the Department of Parks & Recreation the Tennis Mobile came to Co-op City. Great coaching and dedication was provided by tennis instructor Victor Rosario.
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Above: Mrs. Paul takes a break from weeding Building 33's garden. Her crew includes Ms. Eileen Nibbs and Mr. Rivera. Many of the seeds were donated by Mr. Herbert. Below: Building 23's super gardener, Julia Palmer (71 years old) poses beside one of the colorful flower beds she has painstakingly tended for the past two
Out of 15 trophies, Co-op City teenagers walked away with six - three winners and three runners up. Complete coverage of tournament including photos will appear next week in Co-op City Times.
CC opens membership By Elaine Henderson The North East Bronx Cultural Center (NEBCC), cultural arm of the Office of Community Development, is presently involved in their second annual membership drive. We hope that you've kept abreast with the good events we've brought throughout the year. Some of our past events were: The Alvin Ailey Dance Company Repertory Ballet; International Folk Festival with Hamar and the Shlomo Shai Trio bringing us Israeli music; Alejandra Dondines featuring native American music; Dinízulu African dancers, drummers and singers; Ossie Davis and Ruby Dee in the "World of Sholo Aleichem"; Crofort and Luxon and Odetta for the lovers of folk music; Mongo Santamaria and his fabulous latin .band; classical pianist Eugene List: Duke Ellington for
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drive At The Races" we are offering membership dues to the North East Bronx Cultural Center. _ Tickets for "A Night At The Races" will be available at $25 each ($20 if you furnish your own transportation). Your ticket includes, along with free membership dues, door to door transportation by private bus, admission (Contim.1ed Oll page ·-o free
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New··garage rates begin October 1 The Riverbay Corporation announced this week that garage rentals will be increased effective October l. 1980, as follows:
Centers closed for holidays
Annual Garage Rares (1 Year Lease) Old Rate
'The Dl'f'iSt'r, Bartow and Einstein Community Centers wm be closed 011 Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, September 10, n and 12 for Rosh. Hashonah. ßeC'ause of the holiday, dfädline for <·opy for the Septt>mbn 13 issue of the Co-op City Times will be Frirnl;\', September ;; at 5 p.m.
Board meeting in three weeks TIN• next meeting of the Riwrbay Board of Directors \\iii be held in three weeks on Wednesday, September 17. 'There wm be no meeting on Sr•ntPmber U) because of the
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Parking
Reserve Parking Motorcycles
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New Rate
(per month) $22.00
$27.00
$33.10
$39.72
$ 8.53
$10.24
Residents may terminate their garage agreements through September 24, 1980 by coming into the Garage Office at 2049 Bartow Avenue and completing the appropriate forms and returning their garage sticker. Stickers for cancelled agreements must be returned by September 30, 1980. If you plan tocancel your agreement, the Garage Office will process termination forms Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m, (closed between 12 noon and 1 p.m.). Ifyou do not wish to cancel, no action Is necessary by you and your lease will continue until its normal expiration date. Your October 1980 rent statement will reflect the new garage rate which must be paid with your current monthly carrying charge amount no later than October 10, 1980. Please Note: Cancellations cannot be made after September 24, 1900. No cancellation can be completed without the return of garage sticker . ~k )::<>U f9x: your cooperation:
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