Co-op City Times 07/07/18 by Co-op City Times

Vol. 53 No. 27

Saturday, July 7, 2018

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July 4th Celebrated With A Bang And A Boost

The annual Riverbay Fireworks Show was again a rousing success as thousands of residents came to the Section 2 Greenway on the evening of July 3rd to enjoy the festive display of pyrotechnics over the Hutchinson River. Prior to the show, the Unique Band entertained the crowd and refreshments were sold to help raise funds for Co-op City’s youth sports programs. An unexpected surprise was offered by City Councilman Andy King, who took the occasion to present a check to Riverbay officials for a million dollars, representing a grant to help fund the programs of the Riverbay Fund. Riverbay Fund President Rod Saunders thanked Councilman King for his hard work in securing the needed funding for community betterment initiatives. See more pictures on page 5. Photos by Alfred Lynch Jr. and Leandra Alexander Peters

Riverbay Power Plant produces record amount of electricity for Con Ed Responding to Con Ed’s need for more juice during this past week’s heat wave, the Riverbay Power Plant produced 16.85 megawatts of electricity that the New York City utility company used to prevent potential outages throughout the metropolitan area. “We delivered this power to Con Ed during a demand response emergency and continued to meet full electricity requirements to the residents of Co-op City,” said Anthony Ligato, Riverbay’s Senior Direc-

BY JIM ROBERTS

tor, Utility Assets. “This amount of electricity broke a record for the power plant. Last year during the same type of an event and test we were able to make 15 megawatts, so we added nearly two full megawatts. This will produce a significant amount of revenue for Riverbay and a necessary contribution to the reliability to the Con Ed grid,” Ligato said. Riverbay participates in the Consolidated Edison Demand Response program (Continued on page 9)

Pizza With A Cop...

BP Diaz schedules public hearing on animal shelter for July 19 Bus from Co-op City to be provided The office of Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. has scheduled a public hearing on New York City’s proposal to construct an Animal Care Center on city-owned property at 2050 Bartow Avenue, directly across the street from Co-op City. The hearing is scheduled for 6 p.m. on Thursday July 19th at the office of the Borough President, 851 Grand Concourse, room 600. The Borough President’s hearing is a required part of the ULURP procedure, (Continued on page 2) BY BILL STUTTIG

Investment dollars producing results in the Bronx and Co-op City

The transformation of the Bronx continues as more investment dollars keep flowing into projects that are rebuilding the borough. And the resurgence of Co-op City plays a large role in that revival. “Co-op City has been a huge part of the transformative changes occurring in The Bronx in the nine years I have been in office,” said Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. “Co-op City’s contributions (Continued on page 2)

BY JIM ROBERTS

Dozens of Co-op City youth enjoyed pizza with officers from the 45th Precinct and Public Safety while discussing many of the issues that concern them. The evening was presented by the 45th Precinct Community Council and Assemblyman Mike Benedetto. (See story on page 4 and more photos on page 5.) Photo by Toriea McCauseland

Animal Shelter

which must be completed in order for the project to either be approved or denied. After the hearing, the Borough President is expected to issue his recommendation either for or against the project. A bus to take residents from Co-op City to the hearing will be provided free of charge that afternoon. Seats will be available on a first-come, firstserve basis. Detail about how to reserve a seat of this bus will be made available in the coming days. In the meantime, residents with questions about the available transportation can call the Riverbay Board office, (718) 320-3351. Residents who attend the hearing will have the opportunity to speak by signing up just prior to the hearing. Speaking time will be limited to two minutes each. The first step in the ULURP process for the proposed animal shelter took place on June 18th when Community Board 10 hosted its hearing in Co-op City and more than 300 residents crammed into Bartow Center’s room 31, to have their say. It was clear that the overwhelming majority of residents and others attending the meeting that night were strongly opposed to the animal shelter proposal. The hearing went on for approximately 90 minutes until the Community Board’s leadership decided to stop the public gallery session on the basis that it was overwhelmingly clear that the vast majority of the residents who came to the hearing were against the shelter. The Community Board then voted unanimously — with three abstentions — to recommend against the development of the shelter at the proposed location. The next step in the process is a recommendation either for or against by Borough President Diaz which will then be followed by a review and a determination made by the City Planning Commission, the City Council and the Mayor’s office. The Mayor’s administration made public its desire to develop the Bronx Animal Care Center at this location back in January. For the last decade, this undeveloped city-owned land, which sits between the Project Hope Senior Residence to the west and the Red Lobster restaurant to the east, has been used by the city to store impounded tractor trailers. Over a decade ago, it was preliminarily proposed that the land be used for a multi-purpose community center to serve youth,

Bronx Development

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It is with deep sadadults and seniors but those plans never ness that we learned of developed, much to the chagrin of many in the passing of Louis J. this community at the time. Persico this week. Lou The proposed development of the Bronx had been a colleague Animal Care Center for this Bartow Avenue location is part of an overall plan to have a and friend to many here full-service-Animal Care Center in each of at Riverbay. Lou had the city’s five boroughs by 2024. been the site supervisor Last month, the City Council approved a of our elevator mechanmandate requiring the city to develop and ics for nearly 9 years operate such centers in each borough by first working for Ver2024. Tech Elevator and then City Councilman Andy King, who voted remaining on when the for the mandate last month, said he is for a company was sold to full service-animal care center in the Bronx, UNITEC. Lou retired just not at this location. nearly two years ago The Councilman attended the public only to come out of hearing on the animal shelter on June 18th retirement a few months later to work as Director of Champion Elevator whose owner previously owned Verand said he would go along with the wishes Tech Elevator. Lou shared his 56 years of knowledge in of the community in either being for or the business with all his co-workers and others just wantagainst the shelter. At one point he asked for ing to pick his brain as he always seemed to know the a show of hands from the 300 residents at proper answer and was quick to diagnose issues others the hearing if they were against the developcould not. Aside from his knowledge he was truly dediment of the animal shelter on Bartow cated to his work and was extremely kind hearted to all. Avenue. Rough 90% of the residents in the To us, he was affectionately known as Papa Smurf. Lou room raised their hands with many expressing verbal opposition as well. will be truly missed by all who worked with him at RiverCouncilman King’s disapproval of the bay. We offer his family our condolences and prayers, project could be a key factor because as part may they alway’s cherish the good times they shared. of the ULURP process, City Council Services will be held Saturday morning July 7 at Saint approval is required and the Council historFrances de Chantal Church, 190 Hollywood Avenue, ically yields to the wishes of the CounBronx, NY 10465 beginning at 11 a.m. cilmember representing the district hosting —Joe Boiko the proposed development. The Deputy Commissioner of the Mayor’s Community Affair’s Unit, Jeff DuPee, represented the Mayor’s administration at the Comcreation for 100 new permanent jobs. munity Board 10 public hearing in Co-op City. He Risa Weinstock, president and CEO of Animal said that it was the administration’s contention that Care Centers said that the facility will be a no-kill this Bartow Avenue lot was by far the best location shelter, meaning the 90% of the abandoned or stray for developing such a facility in the borough and to animals brought to the shelter will not be euthanized, begin considering a new location now would delay but be adopted out to a permanent home. She said that the no-kill rate in Animal Care Centers currently the project beyond the 2024 mandated deadline. operating in New York City is 93%. As presented by New York City officials at a public meeting held in Co-op City on May 24th, the Construction on the Bronx Animal Care Center, if facility will be a 47,000-square-foot animal shelter approved, will begin in 2022 with its opening schedand veterinary medical clinic which will require the uled for 2024.

Obituary: Louis J. Persico

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ment, as well as more than 84.8 million square feet of total development conin The Bronx’s ongoing positive transformation is second to none. Many of Co-op City’s business and community leaders have worked together, along with my office, struction. A total of 36,437 residential units have also been constructed in The Bronx since 2009, as well, with 58 percent of those (21,157) having been develshowing the world what we can do when we work together. And this is only the beginning for Co-op City and the rest of The Bronx,” Borough President Diaz Jr. said. oped with government subsidies. “The vast majority of this new housing has been low and moderate income Last year saw the second-highest development dollars enter the Bronx since units. We are helping to keep people in The Bronx,” said Borough President Diaz. 2009, according to the Bronx Annual Development Report released by Bronx “We are making sure that new development works for those families who already Borough President Diaz Jr.’s office last earlier this year. call The Bronx their home, and that new attention in The Bronx helps everyone “From job creation to affordable housing, to renovation and addition of green thrive.” spaces, we’ve seen incredible growth, particularly in the retail sector, and we are The top project by dollar amount in 2017 is the $164 million residential and continuing to find ways to improve the lives of the more than 1.4 million Bronx commercial project at 425 Grand Concourse being developed by Trinity Financial. residents that call The Bronx home,” the Borough President said. More than $2.7 billion in development dollars committed to residential, comNotable commercial developments include three new hotels at 444 East 149 St., 1893 Washington Ave. and 3456 Conner St.; a new self-storage warehouse at mercial or institutional projects. Those investments include 16.264 million 2325 Hollers Ave. and a new Ambulatory Diagnostic Health Treatment facility. square feet of total development, 15 percent more than 2016 and the highest of Institutional developments include a new four-story school at 2500 Fish Ave., any year of Borough President Diaz’s tenure. In 2017 the borough was also home to 7,379 new residential units of all types, the most of any year since 2009. a seven-story building for the Postgraduate Center for Mental Health, and a new “Look at the numbers. We had an amazing 2017. We are continuing to see school for the Grand Concourse Academy Charter School. unprecedented interest in The Bronx from all sectors,” said Bronx Borough PresResidential developments include 37 one-family buildings, 75 two-family buildings, 34 three-family buildings and 174 multi-family buildings. ident Diaz Jr. said in a statement. “Working together with our Bronx busiThe top ten 2017 residential developments ranked by investment in the Bronx nesses, along with our development leaders, our community boards, non-profits include: 1932 Bryant Ave. ($147 million) Association of New York Catholic and elected officials, we are all—together—making The Bronx an even better Homes; 430 East 163 St. ($140 million) BFC Partners; 600 East 156 St. ($86.7 place to live, work and raise a family.” “Our borough continues to attract investors, developers and businesses at breakmillion) Phipps Houses; 1010 E. 173 St.( $85 million) Signature Urban Properties; 570 East 137 St. ($81 million) WSFSSH; 1518 Boone Ave. ($73.8 million); neck speed. These efforts have resulted in a historical decline in unemployment 2519 Creston Ave. ($70 million) Radson Development; 4275 Park Ave. ($64.8 and a massive improvement in the quality of life of our residents,” said Marlene million) Breaking Ground; 988 East 180 St. ($44.9 million) Phipps Houses and Cintron, President of the Bronx Overall Economic Development Corporation. 1784 Prospect Ave. ($42 million) HELP Development Corporation Signature. Since 2009, the borough has seen more than $15.4 billion in total develop-

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Summer Fun Day… Our Roots Run Deep

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History Committee Meeting

The History Committee of the Riverbay Board will meet on Tuesday, July 17, at 7 p.m. in room 26A (Board room), in the Bartow Center. All members of the committee are urged to mark the date and plan on attending. Director Bernard Cylich chairs the History Committee.

Our theme for this year, in celebrating our 50th Anniversary, and exhibited on our Summer Fun Day shirts was, “Our Roots…Run Deep.” On Saturday, June 30th, the sky was blue, the sun was hot and the fun was abundant as we celebrated our 7th SUMMER FUN DAY. A great time was had by all who attended. We closed the street parallel to the police kiosk from Carver to Casals to accommodate this family-oriented event. Leading up to the event, we worked hard to ensure there was free cotton candy, popcorn, franks, water and T-shirts to BY LESLIE PETERSON

the first 50 youth to arrive. There were street games, card games, basketball, dunk tank and entertainment. Special thanks to our Zumba instructor Yasmine Azor who showed the group that healthy living and creative movement can be fun; Angel Vega, a Co-op City resident, from BalloonKaboom.com who made inspiring creations with balloons that thrilled the youth; Jesse Williams-JGC Skills and Drills Basketball and the Steel Drums from Caribbean Vibes. Due to the rain date, we missed Juan Ortega and Music with a Message, but DJ Val provided us with the salsa and merengue music, African, Caribbean and current hit musical treats. Her “Name That Tune” selections were challenging and you had to know your music. Congratulations to Rafael and Iris Gonzalez from Building 12, our 1st Place Salsa Contest winners, and Isabella and Mark Kwaky on their 2nd Place finish. Kudos to the 1st Place winners of “Name That Tune,” Shelby and Tracy, and to the 2nd and 3rd place winners. Great job, basketball winners. As always, thank you, Jacqueline Mason, for being a trooperin the Dunk Tank. Contest winners received various prizes such as awesome baskets, AMC (Continued on page 4)

Outdoor Summer Concert Series Kicks Off This Week The disco and funk sounds of GQ will kick-off the very popular annual Tunes on Tuesdays summer concert series beginning at 7 p.m. July 10th on the stage in the center of the Section 1 Greenway. Next week, on July 18th, the Wicked Wednesdays summer concert series will begin on the Section 5 Greenway with the sounds of Harvey Morris and Deep Cover Groove beginning at 7 p.m. Both free summer concert series will continue throughout the summer on Tuesday and Wednesday evening. For a complete schedule of featured artists see the schedule on page 10. The free music is made possible by the generosity of City Councilman Andy King and the Riverbay Fund.

Co-op City’s Best & Brightest Travel To Washington, DC

Only Electric B-B-Q's Allowed It is illegal within the City of New York to use gas or charcoal type B-BQ’s in multiple dwelling buildings and townhouses such as in Co-op City. Such B-B-Q’s will create open flames which may cause fire. Only electric type B-B-Q’s may be used. We thank you for your cooperation.

On June 29th, the 2018 Best & Brightest went to Washington, DC to visit Martin Luther King Memorial, Space Museum and the Capitol where the young scholars were educated on how bills are passed. Photos by Jerome L. Rice

Summer Fun Day

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theatre passes, Stop and Shop gift cards and Five Below gift cards, medals and trophies. The day commenced with the Honor Guard from the Co-op City Veterans Post 1871 who proudly held the flags as the Whitney Houston rendition of the National Anthem played. This day instills pride and community spirit that goes a long way throughout the year. We want to give a special thank you to our acting Chief David Perez and Sgt. Wright and the entire Co-op City Police Department for doing an awesome job keeping us safe and serving as our lost and found command center. Special appreciation to Omar De Los Angeles who made sure the event stayed clean so

much so that when it was done the surrounding area was spotless. We want to thank Noel Ellison, Warren Mitchell, Michelle Sajous, Mike Sanders and Luis Salazar from Riverbay for their assistance. Kudos goes to our volunteer coordinator Sonia Soto and the volunteers from all buildings. Also, to the Section 2 Building Association presidents for their diligence and steadfastness (Linda Collins, 9; Maxine Sullivan, 10; Deborah Henry, 11; Sonja Maxwell, 12; Leslie Peterson, 13; Josephine Ferguson, 14). Cheers to Denise Shelley, Gail Sharbaan, Valerie Gunn and Tiny Woods who are part of the committee that meets throughout the year. All of these folks make this event a testament to what we can accomplish. I hope it encourages all to put their differences aside, take an interest in the community and reinforce how great we are together. Last, but not least none, and I mean none of this is possible without the sponsorship of the following: Councilman Andy King, Congressman Eliot Engel,

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Assemblyman Michael Benedetto, State Senator Jamaal Bailey, Stop and Shop, Bob’s Discount Furniture, Plaza Co-op City LLC, Amalgamated Bank, Stephen Kaufman, AMC Cinema, Fairway Foods, Riverbay Fund and the Riverbay Community Relations Department. Contributing also was the Department of Sanitation, CCPD, the CERT Team, American Legion Post 1871, 45th Precinct Community Affairs and Community Board 10, each did their part to make this successful. Again, thanks to all who shared in this wonderful community event. What a great, more personal way to get to know your Co-op City family of friends and neighbors.

Co-op City Youth Enjoy Pizza With A Cop

importance of youth having positive interactions with law enforcement. He said: The 45th Precinct Community Council presented its ‘Pizza With a Cop’ event “People didn’t know that they can sit down and talk to an officer. Many youths last Friday, June 29th, in Co-op City’s Bartow Center. The event geared towards throughout the city are fearful of the police, and we want to show the youth of Co-op City youth offered an intimate opportunity to get to know local New York our community that the police are not to be feared.” City Police Department officers. The 45th Precinct’s Police Explorers were also in attendance. The leadership program for young men and women, between the ages of 14 to 20, “helps young Youth got a rare opportunity to sit, speak and dine with NYPD officers while adults see officers as fellow human beings, and allows greater opportunities to addressing their concerns. Police officers from a variety of sectors of the 45th build positive relationships between the New York City Police Department and Precinct attended the event to chat with youth as well as their parents in the Coop City community. Each table touched on a variety of topics including local the city’s diverse communities.” crime, gun control, marijuana, scamming and safety. Desheania Andrews joined the Explorers when she was 12 years old. She The 45th Precinct Community Council along with Assemblyman Michael briefly spoke about her experience since joining the program. She commented: Benedetto sponsored the event used to bridge the gap between law enforcement “You grow a family in Explorers while learning the ins and outs of the NYPD. I’ve met a considerable number of police officers, and I commend them for what and community residents. “It’s vital that residents all over the city of New York they do because it’s not an easy job. Police officers are portrayed differently in get as comfortable as they can with their local police precinct. To get to know their officers who patrol their neighborhoods and to build up a trust where the the media compared to what I’ve experienced while in the Explorers. It’s police officers and the community can come together and take a liking for each important to have events like this because kids can form their own opinion when other. Through this, a spread of confidence comes out, and that’s important. interacting with them [the police].” The 45th Precinct is set to start neighborhood policing later this month, Youth would be much more comfortable in approaching officers when this where two officers or Neighborhood Coordination Officers (NCOs), will happens,” stated Assemblyman, Benedetto. canvas Co-op City and nearby areas. The plan is to continue with their efforts Kenyatta Townsend, Section One resident, thought it was important to bring in having the community build personal relationships with law enforcement his son Joseph, 10, to the event. He mentioned: “It was important to bring my son here today because I want him to know the officers and how they’re involved in with one-on-one interactions. According to Boiko, “The more you engage the community with the police the more understanding the population is of the our community. I want him to trust them [the police] and not be insecure if something happens or if he gets into trouble. We hear many things about officers, police, and they are of the community’s needs and wants. The 45th Precinct Community Council’s motto is ‘bridging police and community together,’ and but they also do a lot of good.” that’s our primary goal.” ‘Pizza With a Cop’ was the first youth-focused event following the successful The 45th Precinct Community Council will have its next ‘Pizza With a Cop’ ‘Coffee With a Cop’ meetings for adults with the Department of Public Safety event on July 21st in Westchester Square. officers that took place over the last two years in Co-op City. Joe Boiko, Vice See page 5 for pictures. President of the Community Council at the 45th Precinct, declared the BY TORIEA MCCAUSELAND

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HAPPENING in Co-op City !

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This year’s 4th of July Fireworks celebration in Co-op City produced another outstanding evening of pyrotechnics with the red glare of rockets and bombs bursting in air for the thousands who turned out to enjoy the evening. Musical entertainment was provided by The Unique Band NYC on Tuesday night, July 3 as spectators watched on the Section 2 Greenway. Vending was provided by Co-op City youths sports organizations. The show was sponsored by the Riverbay Fund and New York City Council Member Andy King. Photos by Leandra Alexander Peters

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Youthful residents enjoyed sharing a slice with public safety officers from Co-op City and police officers from the NYPD 45th Precinct at this year’s “Pizza with A Cop” held on June 29 in Room 31 of the Bartow Center. The event was sponsored by the 45th Precinct Community Council and state Assemblyman Mike Benedetto. Photos by Toriea McCauseland and Alfred Lynch Jr.

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Letters to the Editor

Pro-Act Instead Of React

Important Responsibilities

To the Editor: The turnout to protest the placement of an animal shelter here in Co-op City was good, but not great. Why? There are 60,000 of us who share this oasis and we didn’t even have a showing of 1% of this community. Ask your neighbors, “Are you going to the meeting tonight?” The “go to” answer is usually, “Oh, when is it?” and then they usually don’t show up. The meeting was abruptly ended without hearing from those who arrived early to sign up and speak against the placement of the animal shelter. Note: The people against the placement of the shelter are not against animals in any way. The “placement” of the shelter was the issue. But, there is a much more pressing issue that must be addressed. The problem that looms over us, our community, our neighborhood and its infrastructure is our failure to “show up.” At the next Community Board 10 meeting, guaranteed there won’t even be “half” of the shareholders present who showed up for the meeting last Monday evening. That is our biggest fault and our biggest hindrance. That is why our neighborhood pales in comparison to other neighborhoods, because we don’t come out in numbers until we are about to lose something. In this case, we were about to lose a prime location for a Community Center that we want to service our elders and our youth. But, consider this. If we had been showing up, like they do in Pelham Bay and in Throgs Neck and in other counties like Westchester and Ulster, and the like, our neighborhood would be a shining beacon of unity and our children would see us coming together, caring about what is ours instead of destroying what is ours. I repeat, the room was full, but the numbers didn’t add up to 1% of this community. This must change, but the only way our bottom line changes for the better is if “we” show up, all of the time. Each one of us divided by all of us equals a force for good. —Michelle Marbury

To the Editor: I received a notice via email reminder as a member of an organization about my important responsibility to vote in their election process by the due date. The organization offered the same voting system as Riverbay – to vote online or mail in. I have and would like to recommend that Riverbay and the Board of Directors begin an outreach effort in the community. First, instruct each shareholder why there is a Board of Directors. Second, explain the By-laws and the duties that entails the governance and protection of each shareholder’s interest. Third, have a cup of coffee throughout the year with the shareholders to entertain questions and survey if the shareholders are happy, satisfied or dissatisfied. Some of us as shareholders had the privilege for a few years to serve as Election workers for the Riverbay Board of Directors elections. What complaints and disengagements had we experienced to that point. It was always a coaching matter. Some just keep on walking. Could it be that their name is not on the lease? If it is their religion, they don’t mind letting you know. Keep in mind, the Board election began from May 16th to 23rd. Originally, it was a one-day election. Then because of disengagement with this new system of conducting our election, the election was extended to June 12, a total of 20 days. The cost also escalated, 20 days as opposed to one day. Or, the 7 days to vote. To drag on to 20 days is a bit troubling. If no quorum is reached, the election process would have to start over. Who pays the cost? We, as shareholders, ultimately pay the cost. Riverbay now begins to understand we have a serious problem and it needs fixing. The focus must be on our responsibility as a shareholder each year. We have a beautiful community and I love it here; how about you? Let’s all work together to keep it that way and make it even better. —H. Overman

Dog Park is Needed More Than Ever To the Editor: Recently, I wrote a letter concerning a dog park for the community. Now we, the community, just were against an animal shelter, and possible giving land to the city for nothing. Now as one response put it: “A dog park is not going to take an engineer or a lot of money to get done.” Awhile back, I had some community members sign a petition for a dog park. We believe a perfect place would be next to the ball field where there is a water hose for a clean drinking source for dogs while they play. We need a dog park here. It is not fair to have to go to Pelham Bay Park to do so. So now I will make this simple. All you have to do is email me at davesworldnyc@yahoo.com, and that is your way of signing a petition. If you wish to leave comments, that adds to it, or any additional info. Please, no negatives; if there is nothing nice you wish to add, don’t waste my time showing hate towards dogs. Yes, some people do not pick up. I think it is a small amount of the community; I believe it’s young and old people due to no fault of their own. But I do believe this is an opportunity to give incentive to young people to earn a small income by helping those who have issues by paying them to walk their dogs or sit them when someone has to go away. Together, we could make this happen. Please Article SIXTH of your Occupancy Agreement provides, in part, that your lease automatically renews for an additional three (3) year period. You need to do nothing if you want your lease to extend for another three (3) year period. If you will be moving out at the end of your lease, notify Riverbay, in writing, Attention: Sales Support Office, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475, ninety (90) days prior to lease expiration.

Cleaning Up Illegal Parking To the Editor: We are so happy Captain Perez understands and is addressing parking issues for the handicapped which have been compromised for years now. Hopefully, he will rid us of all the phonies who use police, sheriff & other devices along with transit vests on their dashboards. We have more police using their private vehicles than ever and the 45th should open their eyes with assistance from Captain Perez. I’ve said it in the past along with many shareholders that all non-handicapped violators should be ticketed and let them explain it to the judge. These violators have two legs and are often seen with the entire family in the non-official car. —Nick Liberati

respond. Your email is like your signature, and we could help make it happen at the next major meeting in the fall. With everyone’s help, we could use a dog park, help keep it clean, less on the porters and make it fun for dogs to run around without worrying about a bike hitting them. I have a diagram to share and I don’t believe it would be an engineering feat. So don’t forget, email me. —Dave Sanquiche

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Public Safety Report

Co-op City Department of Public Safety Urges Residents To Be Prepared For Potential Summer Emergencies

having an All-Out blackout such as we experienced in 1969, 1977 and 2004. Power shedding in Co-op City will include garage lighting during daytime Summer’s hot weather puts a strain on air condihours, laundry room usage and air conditioning in the community centers. Some tioners throughout the national grid. Although the power shedding tests will take place with 24-hour notice in which case cooperasummer did not seem like it was ever going to come tors will be notified of outages and closures in advance. In other instances only after a very cool spring weather season, it seems like very warm temperatures may be with us for a while. 2-hour notice will be given in which case officers and porters will respond to the Unpredictable weather could be right around the corner. laundry rooms and secure them. In some cases this may appear inconvenient but the goal is to avoid the major inconvenience of a full scale grid wide blackout. Summer’s extreme weather also increases the risks of thunLast week our efforts were instrumental in preventing a blackout despite temperderstorms with lightning. The Co-op City Department of Pubature in the high 90’s with even higher heat indexes. If you wish to help even lic Safety urges all residents to make sure that they are prepared more, when you become aware of a power shedding test or an emergency either for all types of emergencies. Being prepared will allow residents to feel confitype curtail any non-essential electrical usage until full electrical usage resumes. dent in the event of any type of emergency. It is always better to be over-prepared Consumer fireworks of any type are highly dangerous and are illegal in New than not prepared at all. York State. Zero-tolerance enforcement will be conducted by the Co-op City Preparing for emergencies should involve all members of the family. Establishing an emergency plan which is known to all members of the family is essential. Children (Continued on page 26) actually enjoy helping to prepare for an emergency. There are several websites www.fema.gov/kids/, www.ready.gov/kids/home.html & www.bam.gov.cdc designed for children that help to educate them on For information on CONTRACT OPPORTUNITIES ONLY, please contact: all facets of different types of emergencies. Other Lenya Garcia at Lgarcia@riverbay corp.com; and Anatoliy Budnitskiy at abudnitskiy@riverbaycorp.com. websites for emergency preparedness are www.redPlease note that emails should be sent to both parties. cross.org and www.nyc.gov/html/oem/. These webPlease DO NOT email resumes for EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES to the aforementioned emails. sites offer information regarding emergencies most likely to affect residents of our geographical area. For EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES, please see bottom of the employment listings for specific directions. Preparing for an emergency includes establishing a plan. The plan should include a family meeting CONTRACT OPPORTUNITIES place, one local and one regional. The plan should There are no contract opportunities to list this week. Please check back again next week. take into account family members being at home, at work or at school. A local telephone contact and a long distance contact should be included. Telephone EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES outages often only affect local services. Establishing There are no employment opportunities to list this week. Please check back again next week. a long distance contact will allow families to check on the status of all family members. All family members should be familiar with the plan. Putting together an Emergency Kit is also an important part of emergency preparedness. An emergency kit should include one gallon of water per person per day for at least three days. A three day supply of non-perishable food, include a can opener for canned foods, plates, cups, utensils and paper towels should be included. Include a battery operated radio and a flashlight with extra batteries for both. Never burn candles for light, they are a fire hazard. A well-stocked first aid kit and basic tools should be a part of every emergency kit. Moist towelettes, personal hygiene items and garbage bags should be included for personal sanitation. Clothing and blankets should be included for warmth and comfort. Prescription medications and eyeglasses should also be included. Books, games, puzzles and comfort items should be included for children. Infant formula and diapers should be included for babies. Important family documents, identification and cash should be ready to bring in the event you must leave your home in an emergency. It is very important that everyone takes whatever steps they can to conserve electricity in order to decrease the risk of a blackout. Compact fluorescent light bulbs are a green alternative to conventional light bulbs. They utilize less energy while putting out more light per watt of electricity used. There are compact fluorescent bulbs made specifically for dimmer switches and 3-way lamps. Shut off lights when leaving a room. Turn off computers and monitors when they are not in use. Avoid using Christmas lights and other non-essential lighting. Over the coming weeks Con Edison will be calling upon Riverbay Corporation to prove that nonessential electrical usage can be curtailed in the community upon demand. During times of increased electrical usage such as during high heat and humidity Con Ed tests Co-op City’s ability to shed non-essential demand. Last week we had one of these tests. These tests are conducted with very little warning with an attempt to simulate a real need to curtail usage in an emergency. Initial power shedding will be tests but as the summer goes on it may be an actual emergency. By shedding nonPlease Visit The Bartow Administration Office To See All Jobs Posted. essential power usage it decreases the chance of BY LIEUTENANT PAM APOLLO

OPPORTUNITIES AT CO-OP CITY

Co-op City Times / July 7, 2018

Director’s Viewpoint

Francine Reva Jones Assistant Secretary

The Board recently viewed a video depicting some of Co-op City’s history. I am thankful for the pioneers that put their dreams and imaginations into reality and caused this wonderful development to come into existence. And now, it is ours. It belongs to all of us shareholders. We have beautiful, spacious apartments; we have two lovely and spacious greenways; we have heat and hot water 24/7; we have central air conditioning; we have washing machines and dryers in our buildings; we have excellent schools for our children from K-12 and a college in walking distance; we have play areas and sprinklers for our children; we have three outdoor adult exercise stations; we have exercise, dance and games for all ages; we have all types of doctors and urgent care centers nearby; we have three malls and community centers (although eager for a youth center); there is Bay Plaza within walking distance with major stores and restaurants; there is a nearby movie theater; we have concerts, street fairs and cultural celebrations; we have a relatively new management company that is making progress in providing the services that we need. Isn’t this wonderful? This can all be taken away if we continue being apathetic and uninvolved. We must put more effort into preserving what we have; and part of that is to vote. I supported Director Kevin Lambright’s Resolution #18-20 which called for a surcharge of $50.00 to those shareholders that don’t vote in our annual Riverbay Board of Directors election. I proposed an amendment to the resolution, stating that non-voting shareholders should be required to attend a New Cooperators Orientation meeting where the issue of voting would be stressed. Either attend the meeting or pay $50.00. Both the amendment and the resolution were voted down 12-3. I applaud our new Director Mary Pearson for supporting it. Director Pearson’s background is that of activist and she understands the importance of voting. Remember that we all share in the extra cost of the election, even if we vote. Stay woke! Building 20 Association Meeting The Building 20 Association met on June 28th,

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and I thank Building 20 President Eddie Whitten for continuing to invite me to speak. Over the past few years, it has been difficult to attend due to Board, Riverbay Fund and committee meetings being scheduled simultaneously. Being an officer or chairperson, I feel obligated to attend. There were approximately ten residents present and we discussed several topics, including: 1. Attendance at the June 18th Community Board #10 meeting to discuss the matter of building an Animal Shelter on Bartow Avenue. Everyone said that they attended and were pleased with the outcome. 2. The Animal Shelter matter will continue with a Uniform Land Use Review Procedure (ULURP) hearing at the Boro President’s Office on July 19, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. at 851 Grand Concourse. Bus transportation might be provided. 3. Several members attended the rally protesting the LED lights at the 7-Eleven store at Bartow Avenue. I reminded them that we won the case at the Board of Standards and Appeals (BSA) hearing and no more LED signs can be displayed. 4. Regarding the Legionella restriction on Building 11, the Department of Health has given clearance and the residents can use water as usual. 5. As Chair of the Sales Committee, I informed them of the changes to the New Cooperators Orientation Handbook, which incorporated information on voting in the Annual Riverbay Board elections. Additionally, that there were approximately 230 vacant apartments and 5,334 on the waiting list as of April 30, 2018. 6. That Arby’s Restaurant in the Bartow Mall should open in the next few weeks. 7. Everyone said that they voted in this year’s Board of Directors Election. Over the past few years, it has been difficult to obtain a quorum before the deadline date. Various ideas have been proposed to reverse this trend and we will continue trying other methods. 8. We used to have Floor Captains on every floor. A resident of Bldg. 20A, 16th floor recently volunteered to serve. Some said that they did not know the neighbors on their floor. I encour-

We Are So Very Proud Of You, Ameer! How time flies! My great-grandson, Ameer Duewson, graduated from River East Elementary School on June 22. He celebrates his acceptance to PS 171 – Patrick Henry School, his first choice of several junior high schools. Ameer follows his father, my first grandson, Steven, in repeating this step. You’ve really made us proud, Ameer, and I will be here to support you along your new exciting journey. God’s peace and blessings on you, —Granda (Grandma Shahidah Shakoor)

It’s Graduation Time! Shareholders, if you have a graduate or a student who excelled this past school year, let us know so their accomplishments can be shared with your neighbors. Send your submissions to cctimes@riverbaycorp.com or call us at 718-320-3300, x3375/6.

aged them to meet their neighbors and to become a Floor Captain. 9. I encouraged the members to get more involved in the community and informed them that the Co-op City Times would soon list Board Committees and that they should consider joining one of them. 10. The residents expressed the following concerns: a. One resident overheard other cooperators conversing and stating that they feel left out. I responded that there are open Board meetings at least three times a year where they can come and speak on any topic and get responses to their questions from Board Directors and Management. Also, Board Directors indicate their contact information in their weekly viewpoints and residents can e-mail or call them. Note to resident: I have contacted the Board President and she has arranged for the next Board Meeting to be an Open Board Meeting. b. Another resident asked if the laundry room cameras were monitored. c. A long-time resident commented on the Annual Riverbay Board elections, stating that it would be helpful to use more social media to advertise, such as Facebook, Twitter and LED screens in our lobbies. Note to resident: I will present these recommendations at the appropriate time before the 2019 election, although the screens might only be included with the proposed lobby renovations, which probably won’t happen before our next election. I thanked everyone for attending the meeting and apologized for having to leave early to attend the Riverbay Fund meeting that was scheduled for the same evening. I hope everyone is enjoying the summer. Be safe. I can be reached at fjones@riverbayboard.com or 718-671-5957.

Co-op City Times / July 7, 2018

Retirees Of Dreiser Loop

We're back! Ready To Rock N Roll. Travel Events: (price includes Coach The committee of Section One Family Fun Day is hard at work putting Bus; located at Dreiser Loop, together 2018 Family Fun Day venue. We’re looking to have an event that would in front of H&R Block) feature a day of fun for the entire family. • July 10-12th (Tues.-Thurs.), “Dover This year, Section One's focus will be the 50th year Anniversary of Co-op Downs Hotel & Casino.” Price: Double City, because the concept started in Section One only to blossom into the world's $400/Single $490. Contact: Serita G., 347largest development. This year, Section One Family Fun Day will be a little extra. 564-5722/Barbara W., 718-320-0500. To better address the new challenges, we decided to approach the Family Fun • Sept. 9-14th (Sun.-Fri.), Myrtle Day venue from a different angle. Committee members were grouped into Beach & Charleston, SC. Price: Double smaller committees. I must say that I am very impressed with the results. Com$729 pp/Single $819. Deposit required mittee members are honestly thinking outside the box for this year's event. ASAP, $100 payment each for doubles Section One Association's Participation and for single as follows: Double, $243 Currently, only five buildings out of the eight buildings in Section One have and Single, $273; due by each date – 5/2, paid their building sponsorship fee for the Family Fun Day event. We are asking 6/4, & final, 7/2. Travel protection insurthe remaining three buildings to please submit your building sponsorship fee ance available. Contact: Serita G., 347ASAP or at the next committee meeting. Remember the sponsorship fee enables 564-5722/Barbara W., 718-320-0500. us to provide a quality family fun day event to our section and our community. I Theatre Committee: (price includes am calling on all Section One building associations to work together to make van transportation, from Dreiser 2018 Family Fun Day event just as successful as 2017. Loop opposite Rehab Center) Bus Ride Tickets are still available for Section One Family Fun Day Bus Ride. • Aug. 8th (Wed.), “DONNA SUMFOXWOODS, Saturday, July 28th. Three pick-up locations: Dreiser Loop @ MER Musical” at the Lunt Fontanne 9:00 a.m., Asch Loop @ 9:15 a.m., Einstein Loop @ 9:30 a.m. Anticipate returnTheatre, W. 46 St. Showtime: 2:00 p.m. ing by 8:30 p.m. Drop-off will be made at all three locations. Price: $107. Deposit: $50. Balance, $57 For more information and to purchase tickets, please contact: Diane @ (646) due by July 26th (Thurs). Contact: Lois 271-7377 or Lee @ (718) 862-9017. You can also check the flyer in your buildScott 347 207-0523. ing’s bulletin board on the Riverbay side. • Oct. 24th (Wed.), “PHANTOM” play, Committee members, our next meeting is scheduled for July 11th in Building “…a gripping story, richly drawn charac8 Association room @ 7:00 p.m. “Hope to see you there.” ters, and music that can break your heart —Lee Rivers with its beauty.” Showtime: 11:00 a.m. at the Westchester Broadway Theatre. Price: $75. Deposit: $40/Balance $35 due by (Continued from page 1) Sept. 20th (Thurs.). Contact: Marie each year for the summer months between June 1 and September 30. The program Green-Ryan, 718-671-4949. provides stability to the New York City electric grid and provides an opportunity Remember – Your deposit, along for Riverbay to be compensated for its successful participation in the program. with your name and telephone number, Under the program Con Ed periodically calls upon Riverbay during is required to reserve your trip &/or theextremely hot weather to reduce Co-op City’s electrical load during the atre seat. A check or money order only evening hours. During this period Riverbay reduces its electric load by closing the laundry rooms in each building, shutting down half the elevators in the high-rise buildings and shutting down the back elevator in each garage. This past week, building laundry rooms closed at 5 p.m. and reopened in the morning. Odd number elevators in every building elevator bank were shut down at 5 p.m. and returned to service at midnight. The rear elevator in every garage was shut down at 5 p.m. and returned to service at midnight. Garage lights were not turned off. “The executive management team and the Riverbay Board of Directors have been great supporters of improvements at the Power Plant that are improving reliability and our ability to supply Con Ed during demand response events,” Ligato said. “The dedication of all the members of the Riverbay team here at the plant along with the expertise in day-to-day management and training provided by our contractor NAES have been critically important in first maintaining cooling and electricity for shareholders through this heat wave while also meeting Con Ed’s needs,” Ligato said.

Section One Association Of Co-op City

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The chairpersons of the Audit Committee and the Cooperators Appeals Committee are not officers of the Riverbay Corporation. An article in the June 23 edition misstated their positions. An article in the June 30 edition included an incorrect dollar amount on a contract award. The contract awarded to FITECH is for $479,200.

Corrections

payable to Retirees Of Dreiser Loop will be accepted. Committee members will be available in the Dreiser clubroom 19 (718-379-0377) on Mondays and/or Thursdays, 2:00-5:00 p.m. Good And Welfare Our deepest sympathy to family and friends of Francis McDermott, an avid Bridge player, who recently passed away. Those of you still under the weather, know that you are thought of warmly and wished brighter days. Call Josephine Flowers, 718-320-0539, regarding illnesses and bereavements. Our next Jazz Up Your Health With A Senior Spa Day will be Wednesday, July 25th. Call Claudette D., 718-379-4784, or Hattie L., 718-671-8449, if interested in joining us on our upcoming Senior Spa Day. ATTENTION! The Retirees need experienced part-time freelance drivers ASAP with a CDL license with passenger endorsement with at least 3 years’ experience and a clean driving record. This volunteer position requires transporting members and friends safely to and from special events within the Bronx, as well as to outer boroughs. Stipend can be expected for each trip. Please call C. Davis at 718-379-4784 and leave your name, telephone number and a brief message. Summer is here. “Ah, summer, what power you have to make us suffer and like it.” — Russell Baker —Claudette Davis

Co-op City Times / July 7, 2018

Director’s Viewpoint

Kevin Lambright Assistant Treasurer

KL Bright, a noted writer, once said that “belief is stronger than the truth.” With that in mind, I invite you to take a peek into a community where apathy has become the norm. Not because the people in the community have become disenfranchised, but because it is the easiest, acceptable way to release individuals of responsibility. When someone that they look up to co-signs on their reasoning to be apathetic, they feel elated and justified. When their misinformed leader speaks, they cheer and rally to that leader’s defense because that leader pacifies their will and desire to do nothing and eventually perish into a controlled state of complacency. The word ignorance is defined as the lack of knowledge, information, learning, etc. It is very different from the word stupidity. Stupidity is when someone has all the knowledge and information and chooses to disregard. Let’s deal only with the assumption of ignorance. For an example of: proof that a person can have academic degrees in Finances/ Criminal Law/Statistical Engineering, etc. But if you ask them to set a formal dining table for six, they would most likely fail. Or if you asked them to wash and set your daughter’s hair, they would undoubtedly falter at the task. We all know that a community cannot thrive when divided in policy, social and economic structure. Their survival can be one of prosperity or continuous struggle. It is a fact that when people are divided and

The Audacity Of Responsibility are serenaded into continuous struggle, someone else is profiting tremendously. It is a fact that if we do not turn in our yearly income affidavit, the State of New York issues a penalty of a 50% continuing carrying charge increase for not complying. When we do not meet a quorum for our corporate elections, it costs us, the shareholders, every day that we don’t meet that quorum. This is a cost created by those who do not vote. Just like with our contractors, employees and our management company, if there are no consequences, compliance is non-existent. Strength In Unity Resolution #18-20 was created to allow the shareholders to participate in completing the process on time and without extra cost to the community. It does not impede on the rights of any individual because it only requires a response, not a choice vote. Shareholders will have the right to mark a box stating none of the above if they choose not to vote for any of the candidates. This will guarantee a quorum every time. However, if you choose to do nothing, you could either be subjected to re-orientation or pay $50 toward the bill that you will create for all shareholders. We should be moving in the direction of inclusion as opposed to division. We should not be looking for alternative ways to get people not to participate. It is easy to find ways to excuse people from obligatory responsibility. It is easy to find fault in others for our non-participation. It is also easy to rally a couch potato not to stand up. As I respect the opinion of others and look to find ways to bring us together, I comprehend the fact that alternative means of pacification in lieu of responsible co-operative living should be deemed unacceptable in any co-op community. So

when someone tells you that it’s snowing, it’s ok to look out the window to check. It’s also ok to consider the fact that it is near impossible for there to be snowfall in 75 degree weather. My obligation to serve all Co-op City shareholders stands stronger than ever. My oath commits me to serve all shareholders even when we may disagree on certain issues. My service and respect to my fellow Board members have increased since taken that oath. Yes, to all of them. Keep in Touch These are times when we need to keep an eye on our family, friends and neighbors. There are people who want what we have and look for opportunities to take it. We must protect and defend one another and our property. Remember, this all belongs to us. If you see something that seems suspicious, do not hesitate to call Public Safety. I look forward to your correspondence and feedback. I can be reached at klambright@riverbayboard.com or by phone at 646-721-8185.

No Standing/Parking In Dumpster Pads Shareholders are reminded that there is no standing or parking in the dumpster pads. These areas are strictly for the use of Riverbay Corporation vehicles. All unauthorized vehicles will be towed at vehicle owners’ expense. Thank you for your cooperation.

Co-op City Times / July 7, 2018

Blood Bank Blood Shortage In NYC; Donate On July 19 and Receive 2 Free Mets tickets

The Riverbay Community Blood Bank, with the assistance of Riverbay Corporation, is hosting a blood drive on Thursday, July 19, in the Bartow Center, room 31, 3:00 p.m. till 7:30 p.m. There is a severe shortage of blood for the New York City area. The New York/Hudson Valley Blood Services is appealing for donations. Because of the severe shortage of blood all who respond to this call will receive two (2) free tickets to a Mets game. Anyone who is rejected for one reason or another will also be given tickets. This year, donors will have the opportunity to choose the date, game, and seats they wish through a website and will then be able to print out your voucher. Available dates are determined by the Mets organization. Anyone in good health between the ages of 17 and 75, a minimum of 110 lbs. and who has not donated within the last 56 days is an eligible blood donor. Those above the age of 75 may donate provide they have a note from their doctor stating that they may do so. Individuals 16 years of age may donate provided they have a consent form completed by a parent or legal guardian. Consent forms are available at the donation site, or online at www.nybloodcenter.org. Also available will be the use of the Alyx System which allows a donor to donate the same one (1) pint of blood; the difference being that as you donate, the Alyx System will separate your blood components into two, allowing two persons the opportunity to receive a complete blood transfusion from your one dona-

Sicario: Day Of The Soldado I am at a loss for words from this one. When SICARIO came out in 2015, it blew people away. It was a stone-cold masterpiece. It is rare for a film to be so dark and brutal and to be immensely re-watchable at the same time. My only gripe with SICARIO: DAY OF THE SOLDADO was that the filmmaker, Denis Villenueve, did not make the sequel. But the sequel’s filmmaker, Stefano Sollima, captured the cold-blooded and chilling essence that was in the first film. Working off Taylor Sheridan’s script helped him incredibly as well. Sheridan is easily becoming one of my favorite people in Hollywood. He has produced a countless number of extraordinary works in last couple of years, whether it is directing or writing. It is such exceptional work. The thing with the SICARIO world is that everything seems super real and nothing feels fake or unreal. Like these things happen! These are probably not even really manufactured stories, they are probably based on true events. This is the scary part. SICARIO: DAY OF THE SOLDADO does not shy away from this, not even one bit. Full of bone-chilling suspense from the beginning, some of the most shocking bombings captured on film yet. It was so brutal and raw. Benicio Del Toro again shows why he is one of the best actors ever. His Alejandro character is quickly becoming one of my favorites. One-part cold, ruthless killer. The other part, a heartfelt and touching soul. The scene with him and the deaf land owner towards the end was one of the most incredible film scenes this year. Such a rich and fleshed out character. Josh Brolin is no less incredible in this. Showing even more of how extraordinary in acting he is in this film. His character also is amazing. Year of the Brolin continues for sure! The girl Isabella Moner was exceptional as well, elevated the film for sure with her great acting. Sky’s the limit for her, 100%. Amazing cast all around surely. Man, I am getting chills just writing this because it is just so rare that a film can have such emotional and intense feel throughout the entire length of the film. The score this time while not by the late great Johan Johanssen, was done by Hildur Guðnadóttir, still had the SICARIO feel and was very, very effective. But that scary and intense dread hymn was brought back at the end in this film. Extraordinary film. I can’t wait for the eventual third film in this spectacular trilogy. Unbelievable stuff. 9.5/10 BY ANATOLIY BUDNITSKIY

tion. The Alyx System only takes a few minutes longer when donating, and the collection syringe is smaller than that used in the conventional method. The choice is yours; you will be asked at the time of registration which type donation you wish to make, the conventional method or by using the Alyx System. The blood center staff is available to answer your questions. All donors must show picture ID. Please bring your NYBC donor card or identification with your signature and/or photo. Donating blood is relatively quick and easy. Most persons who are in reasonably good health are eligible to donate; even those on medications may donate with few exceptions. Should you have any questions regarding medical eligibility, you may contact the Hudson Valley, NY Blood Center at 1-800-688-0900. Please be sure to eat prior to donating. Light refreshments will be available upon completion of your donation. Remember, close to 2,000 men, women and children, including cancer, transplant and surgery patients, trauma victims, newborn babies and many more in our community need blood transfusions

each day. Please be a caring person and donate; the life you help to save may be that of a family member, friend or neighbor. For additional information, please contact Joe Boiko at 718-320-3300, Ext. 3409. “Live and Let Live is Good – Live and Help Live is Better.” —Joe Boiko 2018, SICARIO: DAY OF THE SOLDADO, 123 MINUTES, RATED R Stefano Sollima – Director Taylor Sheridan – Writer Benicio Del Toro – Alejandro Josh Brolin – Matt Graver Isabela Moner – Isabel Jeffrey Donovan – Steve Forsing Catherine Keener – Cynthia Fords

Co-op City Times / July 7, 2018

BP’s Hearing On Animal Shelter Set For July 19th

Director’s Viewpoint

Leslie Peterson Summer is here so make sure to take part in the many activities provided by our Community Relations Department and the various organizations that make up our diverse community. Thank you to all who came out and supported the Section 2 Summer Fun Day event. It was an awesome sight seeing young and “older” enjoying the activities along with their families and friends. Kudos to all the volunteers. While I am proud of my fellow shareholders who showed up at the recent Community Board 10 committee meeting there is another hill to climb. The process continues with the Borough President making a recommendation as well as the NYC Council voting. The proposed Animal Shelter must now receive a recommendation from the Borough President. A Public Hearing is being called by the President of the Borough of the Bronx, Honorable Ruben Diaz Jr. on Thursday, July 19, 2018 commencing at 6:00 p.m. The hearing will be held in the office of the Borough President, 851 Grand Concourse, Room 600, Bronx, NY 10451. Anyone who wishes to speak may register at the hearing. You will be given a maximum of two (2) minutes. Our Councilman stated he will vote the will of his constituents and support our position but we do not know the sentiments of the Borough President nor

has he heard ours. Regardless of your position, it is imperative that you have a voice in your community. There will be others there to state what they feel is correct for our community; what do you say? It would be nice to have a presence similar to that displayed at Bartow a couple of weeks ago. Several shareholders have inquired whether we will hire a bus to take shareholders to the evening meeting. Hopefully we will hear information soon. In a June 27th article written in the Real Estate section of amNewYork, a morning free daily newspaper that is published in New York City by Newsday, it stated, “At the same time, records show a developer has been paying a firm to lobby elected officials about developing the city-owned property. And a group of vocal Co-op City residents have argued the neighborhood would be better served by a community center — something the developer, First Hartford Realty Corporation, has said it would include if building affordable housing at the site.” ?? The article also states they are members of Project Hope and own and operate the senior development adjacent to the property. So, there are many eyes on the property in our community, whatever the outcome, have a say sooner rather than later. FYI: I am pleased to report that the whistleblower hotline is available effective as of Monday July 2, 2018, to employees, shareholders, Board of Directors vendors, contractors, and commercial tenants. Lighthouse Services provides a toll-free number along with several other reporting methods, all of which are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Building 13 Association

Thank you to all who came out and enjoyed the fantastic Summer Fun Day held on June 30. The day was hot, but we were actually blessed with a slight breeze. The music and steel drum made you feel like you were on a cruise. Special thanks also to Angel from BalloonKaboom.com, our homegrown balloon twister, along with the face painter who did an awesome job. Last, but not least, what can be said about those volunteers who come out year after year and participate in this community activity. To the various building volunteers, thank you all. Thank you to the building presidents for your dedication to making this a fun-filled day. Congratulations to Rafael and Iris Gonzalez from Building 12, our 1st Place Salsa Contest winners, and Isabella and Mark Kwaky on their 2nd Place finish. Kudos to the 1st Place winners of Name That Tune, Shelby and Tracy, and to the 2nd and 3rd place winners. As always, thank you, Jacqueline Mason, for being a trooper in the Dunk Tank. This fantastic day is sponsored by Councilman Andy King, Congressman Eliot Engel, Assemblyman Michael Benedetto, State Senator Jamaal Bailey, Stop and Shop, Bob’s Discount Furniture, Plaza Co-op City LLC, Amalgamated Bank, Stephen Kaufman, Fairway Foods, Riverbay Community Relations and the Riverbay Fund. Contributing also was the Department of Sanitation, CCPD, the CERT Team, 45th Precinct Community Affairs and Community Board 10, each did their part to make this successful. Thank you to all who assisted in the collection for the Summer Fun Day shirts and to those who pre-ordered their shirt. This fundraiser was very successful and we appreciate your patronage. Remember The Date! Saturday, July 14 – Lobsterfeast at the Nordic Lodge, and 4-hour casino stay at Foxwoods with outlet shopping at Tangers. The bus will leave from 100 Casals Place at 7:30 a.m. Our first stop is at the Nordic Lodge where we will break bread together. We will leave Nordic at 1:30 p.m. and head to the Foxwoods Casino/Tanger Outlets departing for home at 6:30 p.m. We have reservations at the Nordic Lodge so please arrive on time to board the bus. Community Garden – Join Rivers Run Community Garden on Saturdays in June for Meditation with Latik at 10:00 a.m. and Bomba by the River on Sunday, July 22 (details to follow). Checks for Building 13 events should be made payable to Building 13 Assoc. Inc. and mailed to 100 Casals Place #32K, Bronx, NY 10475. Contacts: Sherrie Hernandez at 914-837-5970, Gail Sharbaan, treasurer, at 718-671-3801 or Leslie Peterson at 718-320-1370 (daddpeterson@aol.com). Our website is http:// www.bldg13assoc.com or email us atbthirteen.assoc@yahoo.com. Again, enjoy the Summer and thanks for making our team work. —Leslie Peterson

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Velocity Track Club New York

Velocity Track Club New York athletes cleared another hurdle to qualify for the 2018 AAU National Junior Olympics! On June 28th to July 1st, we competed in the AAU Region 1 Championship & National Qualifier in Kinston, NY. Region 1 consists of Adirondack/Connecticut/New England/New Jersey & New York Metropolitan. The top 6 finishers in their individual events and relays top 4 in their multi-events may advance to 2018 AAU National Junior Olympics Games in Des, Moines, IA at Drake University on July 28th – August 4th. Medals were awarded to the top three athletes in their event. The competition was hard, the temperature was over 90 degrees and felt like 100. We haven’t experienced too many 90+ degrees temperatures, therefore our children were uncomfortable! Coaches and parents did an excellent job keeping them hydrated and, in the shade as much as possible. Well, it worked! We won 31 medals (16 Gold, 11 Silver & 4 Bronze) and 98% of the VTC athletes qualified for the Nationals!!! The following athletes medaled: In the 8 & under division (Girls), Cameron Joseph (2 Silver medals). In the 9-year old division (Girls), Brianna Burrell (2 Gold & 1 Silver). Shyenne Blake (1 Gold & 2 Bronze), Ryann Joseph (1 Silver). In the 10-year old division (Boys) Sachin Ramharak (1 Gold, 1 Silver & 1 Bronze). In the 11-year old division (Girls), Saniah Caldwell (1 Silver). In the 12year old division (Girls), Jada Clarke (3 Gold & 1 Silver), Tiarra Jackson (2 Gold), Olyvia Burrell (1 Gold), Andonijah Washington (1 Silver) and Saagi Hemmings (1 Bronze). (Boys), Matthiaus Love-Anderson (1 Gold & 1 Silver). In the 13-year old division: (Boys) Dontae Lindo (1 Gold), Julian Caldwell (1 Gold) and Micah Claxton (1 Silver medal). In the 14-year old Girls division: Allyson Write (1 Silver). Hannah Gadpaille (3 Gold medals). Hannah graduated from Equality Charter Middle School with honors and will be attending Monsignor Scanlan High School in September. Congratulations, Hannah and all the studentathletes! If you know or have a child who may be interested in joining this outstanding family, we are having orientation on Thursday, August 23rd in the Bartow Community Center of Co-op City. Parent/guardian must attend orientation for child to try out for the team.

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Our next meet will be on Saturday, July 7th, at the 29th Annual Johnson & Johnson HONOR Meet at Memorial Stadium, New Brunswick, N.J. Velocity Track Club New York is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit. One hundred percent of your donation will go towards helping our children. Support our youth, so they can continue to do great things! For additional information, you can go to our website, Velocitytrack.org, or contact me, Coach Winston Dinkins, at 914441-6196 or email watclt@aol.com. —Winston Dinkins Velocity Track Club at the 2018 AAU Region 1 Championship!

Co-op City Times / July 7, 2018

Donizetti Bldg 4 Association

Our FISH FRY and BAKE SALE IS TODAY!! Remember check-off lists are still available to shareholders to help report repair issues in your apartments and building. You may place a note with your name and apt # to request a form under our association room door located in the rear lobby of Building 4B and we will make sure you receive one. Summer Activities and Events are as follows: July 7th – 1 p.m. (until fish sells out) a Fish Fry and Shirts & Pants Bake Sale in our Association Room. Fish sandwiches $7, drinks $1, cakes slice $2, bag of cookies $2. July 14th - 10:30 a.m. – noon, Scholarship Award when 10 pcs. or more. Ceremony to be held in our Association Room. (limited time offer) Reg. Price $4.25 each July 14th - 1-3 p.m. Annual Ice Cream Social held under the portico between buildings 4B and 4C. after 20 lbs. minimum July 28th - Section 1 Family Fun Day presents a ride to Foxwoods Casino. The cost is fundraiser bus Same Day Service $40 and pick-up locations will be Dreiser Loop, Asch if you order before 11 a.m. Loop and Einstein Loop. For tickets and more info contact Dawn Mitchell at 347-570-9638 or Diane We accept credit card Windley at 646-271-7377. The proceeds from this payments. fundraiser will go towards our Section 1 event (see below). September 16th – 3rd Annual Section 1 Family Fun Day (rain date is September 23rd). R&S Express Laundry Center August 4th – (1st bldg. fundraiser) A bus ride to 2077 Southern Blvd, Bronx NY, 10460 Splish Splash LI Water Park. Departing from Donizetti Place at 8:00 a.m. sharp. Cost $86; includes: round XpressLaundryNY.com trip transportation, park entrance fee, continental 212.470.7689 • 718.220.1005 breakfast before departure and “All You Can Eat” private catered lunch at park. See flyer in your building can achieve all their goals. for more information and ticket purchase. Have a joyful and safe summer. Please remember to check on your elderly and August 25th - (2nd bldg fundraiser) A bus trip to Resorts Casino in Atlantic City. Cost $40 with $15 slot play. Come try your luck at the Casino, shop at mall disabled neighbors especially on those days when the temperature is extremely hot. Congratulations to those celebrating a special occasion in July and August. and/or just enjoy the boardwalk/beach. Info. to be posted shortly. —Steven Vega / DW If the spirit of many in body but one in mind prevail among the people, they

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Director’s Viewpoint

Daryl Johnson

Stickup Politics – Vote or Pay a Fine

Do you remember what happened in Co-op City when former President Obama ran in 2008? Do you remember how our residents flooded the community centers to vote for him? If yes, then, we need to learn some lessons from that election. Listen to the Community Back in 2008, I arrived at Dreiser early in the morning on election day and had no problems voting. However, Dreiser was suddenly packed out as I was leaving just a few moments later. In fact, they had a line going from the auditorium down the stairs towards the front doors. Now, there were lots of reasons why millions of people voted for him. But, one of those reasons was that he represented a concept called, ‘Change.’ In Coop City, lots of residents had a strong feeling that he was going to do a lot of good things for our country and our communities. Therefore, they left home early and made sure that they voted for him. So, based on these facts, we know that our residents can easily pack out a community center to vote for someone. But, as you can see, a candidate has to be good. Typically, about two-thirds of our residents don’t vote for a variety of reasons. But, looking back, do you think that we can reduce this number? In other words, do you think that more shareholders would vote if they knew that some good candidates could be elected to take care of some bad situations in this community? What if a survey could be taken to find out the real needs and concerns of our shareholders? Example: Every apartment should be able to voice their opinion on a survey on making things better here. Then, this survey could be used to empower our shareholders to work with the board and management. And, as they get this sense of empowerment, it’s possible that they will get more involved with reading our newspaper, attending our meetings, and voting in our elections. Why? They will see that they can get their needs fulfilled and they can make positive changes here. Bottom line: We should not expect for everyone to vote. On the other hand, we should try to improve our communications with our shareholders so that

they will be inclined to vote and make some positive changes here. Election Voting Fine $50 – Defeated Two directors put forth a resolution to issue a $50 fine to shareholders that don’t participate in our elections. But, I’m glad that our board voted that resolution down. Think, who should pay a $50 fine because they refuse to vote for some candidates that might have bad motives when they run for the board? Yardi Software Riverbay is upgrading their property management software, named Yardi. And, during a board meeting on Wednesday, June 27, 2018, we voted to approve a company named Fitech to assist Riverbay with this upgrade. This contract is worth $479,200 plus a 10 percent contingency fee. Personally, I feel that Riverbay needs to also bring in a very knowledgeable and experienced accountant to help them with their financial work. Management – We Need to Talk This elected board is in charge of the Riverbay Corporation. And, as directors, we hire a management company to conduct our operations for us. However, some board members are now voicing concerns about a few matters that are going on here. Personally, I would like to see if the board and management can work together in a more positive manner. But, we will deal with this matter. Youth Employment A lot of information was placed on a weekly basis in the Co-op City Times about jobs for our young adults. And, now, 40 young adults are working for Riverbay on a full-time basis at $15 an hour. Plus, a lot of young adults from Co-op City may have taken summer jobs with the city. So, now, they’re working and they’re off of the streets. On the other hand, please look at how some young adults in other communities have violently destroyed other people’s lives and their own lives. So, where do you think that they will be at during this summer? What does the future hold for them if they decide to continue displaying extreme acts of violent and psychotic

Hello, neighbors, Well, it looks like we're getting what so many of us wished for...real summer weather. I hope everyone had a great 4th of July week and managed to survive the heat. Our Pizza/Ice Cream Social kicks off today from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. in the Bldg. 10 Assn. room. This event is for all Bldg. 10 residents and promises to be a goodie. What a great day it was for last Saturday's Summer Fun Day Event. Although the heat was sweltering, folks came out to socialize and enjoy all of the activities. If no one else had a good time, the children certainly did. A thank you to everyone who planned, contributed and participated in any way in making this another successful SFD event. Congratulations go out to all of our recent graduates, from Pre-K thru college. We've watched many of you blossom from youngsters to young adults and you continue to make us proud. Congratulations to Skye who graduated from middle school and Sinara who graduated from high school. Special congrats to Bldg. 10C's Piper family whose household celebrated three graduates – young miss Eternity from elementary school, young Mr. Malik from high school and Mr. Rayquan who graduated with an Associate degree. Stay focused and keep your eyes on the prize. Much success to you all. Please don't forget, our Nordic Lodge Lobsterfest Buffet bus trip is on Saturday, July 28th. Bus leaves from 140 Debs Place at 7:30 a.m. sharp!!! Birthday greetings to all Cancerians. Here's wishing you many more happy, healthy years. Heartfelt condolences to all who have suffered a loss. We pray that your souls will be healed. Get well wishes to all who are ill. We pray that each new day brings you closer to a full, speedy recovery. Stay cool, hydrated and enjoy the blessings of life. Have a super week. —Carol Campbell

Building 10 Association

behavior? Do you honestly think that they were brought into this world to live this type of life? Bottom line: There are a lot of opportunities for our young adults. So, please make sure that you talk to them and let them know that they have to study hard, work hard, be patient, be kind, and do positive things to make this world a better place to live. Thank you. Congratulations to the Graduates A lot of students did an excellent job while they were in school. So, they need to be congratulated for their outstanding work. Also, the parents of these students need to be congratulated for doing a fine job of raising up these wonderful students. I want all of our students to know that we care about you and we want you to be successful. Thank you. Fires There are reports of fires in our buildings here. So, please do not let people into your building because you do not know what they’re going to do once they’re inside. Also, please call 9-1-1 if you see a fire or smell smoke. Close A person with violent and bad motives can rob, rape, beat, and cause a tremendous amount of damage. So, please do not let people that you do not know into your building. Thank you. Questions or comments? Please send a letter to: Daryl H. Johnson, Riverbay Board Director, c/o Riverbay Corporation, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475. Also, please call me at 718-671-4544 if you would like to have a discussion with me. Okay, that’s it for now. So, please have a wonderful week. And, may God bless you and your family. Thank you.

Co-op City Times / July 7, 2018

Building 21 Association

Ice Cream Social - CANCELLED – The Section 4 Partnership meets every Friday, 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. in “The Gathering Room” in the rear lobby of Building 21B (120 Bellamy Loop). While there will be no Ice Cream Social this year, we are still planning other events and activities for the remainder of 2018. Here we are with Senator Jamaal Bailey at the Grand Opening of the Courts on Bellamy Loop. Pictured (L-R) are Building 21 Association Ombudsman, Theron Marbury, Section 4 Partnership President, Michelle Marbury, Senator Bailey, S4P Treasurer, Eleanor Gibson, Riverbay Board Director Francine Reva Jones and Bishop Angelo Rosario. Think Tank at Building 21 is in session every Friday at 8:30 p.m. This is where we listen to your ideas with the intention of empowering each and every shareholder in CO-OP City. Think Tank at Building 21 is where we develop these ideas to make your dreams for this community, a reality. Come and join us in “The Gathering Room” in the rear of the B-section. Your community needs your dreams, your strength and your fortitude. All are welcome. Come and bring a friend with you. Come, and be a part of something good, to change your life and the lives of others for the better. What are you doing for your community to help make it better? What is your dream for Co-op City? 21 Association Rewards Points Prizes…The 21 Association Rewards Points prizes will be awarded at our next general meeting. This will wrap-up the rewards points program for this season (i.e., the end of the fiscal year September through

Greetings. The hot and hazy days of summer are here. Enjoy them as much as you reasonably can. Reminder: 1.9% carrying charge increase effective August 2018. Thank you for supporting our Summer Fun Day event, Saturday, June 30th. Thank you to those who joined me to play Jumbo Connect Four and to those who allowed me to serve you at the popcorn station. Thank you to Wanda Randall and Wanda Rodriguez who assisted with the distribution of free children's t-shirts, then manned the balloon station. Thank you, Shirley Wells, Shirley Johnson, Linda & Jaime Holley, Tommie, Gabby and Camryn, Dinora, Calvin and Darlene, Carolyn (CJ) and others, for joining us. Our District 12 Council Member Andy King is sponsoring 501(c)(3) workshops for non-profit organizations within Co-op City (which includes building and townhouse associations) to prepare the participants to successfully complete the 501(c)(3) application process. Please call Michelle Sajous to register for Tuesday, July 17th, 6 p.m.-8 p.m. at Bartow Center. We must unite to fight for our families, our building, our community and our country in order to ensure our best quality of life. Freedom is not free. The cost of freedom is attention to detail, inconvenience, due diligence, steadfastness, passion, compassion and unity. Please join us. Yes, we can. Si, se puede. Many building presidents have advised the USPS and Riverbay management that we do not wish to house USPS storage lockers in our lobbies. The shareholders are Riverbay Corporation. The Board of Directors is elected to represent the will of the shareholder collective. Contact your Board directors if you do not want your lobby to become a rent-free storage area for the United States Postal Service. A Public Hearing is being called by the president of the borough of the Bronx, Honorable Ruben Diaz Jr. on Thursday, July 19, commencing at 6:00 p.m. The hearing will be held in the office of the Borough President, 851 Grand Concourse, Room 600, Bronx, New York 10451. The following matters will be heard: CD #10-ULURP APPLICATION NO: C 180346 PSX - Bronx Full Service Animal Shelter: in the matter of an application submitted by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene and the Department of Citywide Administrative Services, pursuant to Section 197-c of the New York City Charter, for the site selection of property located at 2050 Bartow Avenue (Block 5141, p/o Lot 1085) for a full service animal shelter. Anyone wishing to speak may register at the hearing, a maximum of two minutes will be allocated for those wishing to speak. Please direct any questions concerning this matter to the office of the borough president, 718-590-6124. Please continue to call and write ahead of the meeting to ensure your voice is heard. Your voice matters when you speak out. This is a call for 'Unity in our community.' —Linda Collins

Building 9 Association

June), so bring your points with you. The rewards are for all 21 Association members, but not 21 Association board members. Note: A member is any shareholder who has paid their annual $5.00 dues to the Building 21 Association. Every shareholder of CO-OP City is eligible to be a paid member of The Building 21 Association. Good luck to all who have been showing up and collecting valuable rewards points all year. Due to scheduling challenges, last week’s 21 Association General Meeting was cancelled. The prizes are fabulous and we will announce the winners and what they won in the next edition of the Co-op City Times. Do you have 21 Association Inquiries? Email 21association@gmail.com; Call 347.504.1821. Attend the monthly meetings which are held every 4th Thursday in the rear of the B-section at 7 p.m. We are passionate about our community. Don’t you share this positive energy and passion? Come join us at Building 21 anytime. Each one of us, multiplied by all of us, equals a force for good. Happy Summer!!! See you around the neighborhood! —Michelle Marbury

Building 15A Shareholders’ Association

Oops-- There was an error in omission of words which confused the thought I was trying to convey to the reader and made no sense at all. The second paragraph should have read: “One of the ground rules is that each cooperator is required to keep the outside of the apartment door, frame and marble door saddle clean on a regular basis. There is no heavy lifting involved. Just a little spray cleaner and a sponge a few times a year will do it. If everyone cooperates, the hallways will stay in tip-top shape, as they should always be.” I hope that everyone who reads this not only takes the practice as a personal responsibility, being a shareholder, but also passes it on to those who are uninformed. Remember: Information is power. If we all pitch in and do our share we can live in an environment everyone will be able to take great pride in and perhaps keep up the good work all the time. It is our home. You are a shareholder, not a tenant. Please remember to act accordingly. Your neighbors and the Riverbay staff will greatly appreciate it. Have a safe and fun summer. —Dorothea Castle

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Co-op City Times / July 7, 2018

Broun Place Townhouse Association

Let’s hope that the July 3rd firework celebration for July 4th went off safely. No pun intended! It is also hoped that our residents and friends were able to share our festivities without incident. The heat has been challenging. Why not freeze a few damp washcloths to apply at nap or sleep time? Many organizations and committees are on summer break, but Riverbay has many activities that will bring fun and cultural enlightenment. We encourage you to read the Co-op City Times. Please communicate if you have a problem or question that a townhouse association could help you with. Have you tried to ask a question to CSO lately and not been responded to? Please let us know. Other cooperators are having a similar problem getting an acute repair job accomplished. These cooperators have exterior brickwork and crumbling bubbles of paint and plaster in their foyer. The cooperator has been trying to get this repaired since the end of March. The garbage in the streets, gutters and everywhere has increased by the buckets full. Please be conscious of it and help by picking bottles up, plastic bags. We have an abundance of waste cans, please use them. Regarding garbage and broken glass, it’s really bad around the basketball court and the double parked and gathering of people blocking traffic is concerning. We support Public Safety taking a role moving the standing vehicles on. What do you think? Thanks to Buildings and Grounds for keeping their promise on gardening the patch in Broun Place that had been promised to be cleared and cleaned. It really is improved. We also appreciate the look of the enclosed poster case. The flyers are posted neatly. Special thanks and recognition to Sonia Feliciano and Marie Smith for their leadership of the Buildings and Grounds Committee and reports. This committee’s meetings get the job done and they bring our activists together. Please read Ms. Felciano’s columns for important community information and updates. Be alert for scam emails, for example: an email questioning if you were dead and if not to contact a given agent, etc. Last week, a letter addressed to our home, but to a made-up occupant came. Similar to the phone scam, it asked us to contact them in order to consolidate a debt. Neighbors, be alert to phony letters, emails and telephone scams. Look at where the correspondence comes from. A cooperator received an email claiming it was from Chase Bank, but the telltale address of origin was not Chase, delete. The phone scams keep coming, do not press for more options or think a lower APR is on the other side. Only, “trouble” is on that side! Prayers and best wishes to all suffering and ill neighbors and residents for their speedy and total recovery. Drink plenty of water; Bronx water is good! —Eva Lazaar

Building 32 Association

1) The next Game Night is scheduled for July 27. 2) Section Five Family Fun Day is on August 18. Volunteers needed. Contact Ms. Bailey at (718) 379-7754. 3) The Executive Board is in need of new members. Please contact Ms. Bailey for information 4) Boxes and household appliances need to be taken down to the basement, not left in the compactor room. 5) Please close your doors when exiting your apartments; do not let them slam shut. The same is to be said for staircase doors. 6) Contrary to what someone wrote a few weeks ago, curbing your dog means just that. Your pet needs to pee and poop at the curb – not in the grass. 7) You cannot borrow a cart from the laundry room. If a cart leaves the confines of our laundry room, it has been stolen. —Lorna Smith

American Legion Post 1871

Congratulations to Past Commander Rice and Legionnaire Waterman. At the last board meeting of Post 1871 before the summer holiday, Commander Toba recommended the two legionnaires to be inducted into Post 1871 Hall of Fame. The board unanimously ratified it, and come September when the organization returns for business, the two hall of famers will be officially inducted and their names would be engraved accordingly. Both Legionnaires have given all they have in their respective ways to veterans’ service for the improvement of quality of lives of veterans in this community. We are so proud of their achievements and their commitments to the ideals of veterans. Bus Ride To National Museum Of African American History As we continue to enjoy the crunching heat of summer, I want to remind the community that the American Legion is organizing a bus tour to Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington DC in October. It is a two-day, one night bus ride (October 20-21) with lots of fun. You don’t need to be a veteran to attend. It’s an opportunity to learn about African American History & Culture. So, spread the word and make it an event immediately after back-to-school. The initial deposit to get a space on the trip is due on July 13th for just $30. Next payment of $100 is due by August 15th. Endeavor to be part of the past for the present. If you have any question, kindly call the American Legion Post (718-320-8165) or the Commander Toba (347-327-6288) or Auxiliary President Cornelius (929-286-1345). Bureau of Census Testing On Monday, July 2, 2018, American Legion office was opened to the public for testing conducted by the United States Census Bureau for the position of Field Representatives. The agency is currently hiring and in order to prepare applicants ready for the job; the center was opened in Co-op City for potential individuals. Post 1871 is so proud to create such an avenue for the community for better options. The majority of applicants took the tests and the successful ones were given on-the-spot interview to wait for the next segment that will include background checking. Applicants can take the test many times until they are successful. Testing is being considered all over the country and across the state. So, intending applicants should watch for the testing centers nearest to them. Department Convention The 100th Annual Department Convention of the Legion family to include the auxiliary and the Sons will take place in Rochester, New York from July 19-21, 2018. This Convention will be the 98th for the Auxiliary and the 44th for the Sons. I encourage Legionnaires and their families to try and attend this noble event, especially as we celebrate 100 years of gathering in New York State. If you have any question on how to attend and what to do, kindly call the office for details. Next General Meeting Our next general meeting will be Saturday, September 15 at 11am. —Lsjc Adeyemi LaCrown O'toba, MSA

Building 22 A&B Association

Our last meeting was June 25. We wish everyone a wonderful summer. Just a reminder to continue to check your time on the washer and dryers. Please recycle your garbage, also keep the convector room clean, be considerate of your neighbors. Check on the elderly during this heat wave. Happy birthday to all in July. Pray for the sick and shut-ins; also for all who lost loved ones. If you see something, say something. —Betty Leak

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Building 27 Association

Greetings, neighbors. Hope all are being careful in the heat wave. Drink plenty of water, walk under an umbrella. Congratulations to all Graduates – Have a blessed summer and stay safe. Some Good News – Went over to Conner St. Post Office to pick up a package, guess what? I walked in and out, no lines. I expressed wow, I was quite happy. Guess what? There is now an emotion rating machine. Of course, I push the HAPPY button. My fellow cooperators, attending the public hearing was being proactive, and getting involved surely makes a difference. Mark Your Calendar – Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. has called for a Public Hearing on Thurs., July 19, on the proposed animal shelter to be built at 2050 Bartow Ave. The hearing will begin at 6 p.m. at 851 Grand Concourse, rm. 600, Bronx, NY. Get your transportation together and let’s go. This is our community and we have the right to express our opinions, views and to reject a state-of-the-art shelter for animals prioritized over our youths. This community has waited years for a state-of-the-art facility for our youths, and the city will spend $60 million, more or less, for an animal shelter over our youths? The Fundraising Committee – Invites you to join us on the “Spirit of Philadelphia” Scenic Cruise along the Delaware River. Buffet lunch on cruise; entertainment on Saturday, October 6. COST: $110, leaving from Einstein Loop/Center, Sect. 5 at 8:00 a.m. Three installments: First payment of $40 due July 12; August 9, $35; final payment, Sept. 13 of $35. NO REFUNDS after Sept. 13. Make checks, money orders to: Building 27 Cooperators Association and mail to Lillian Sumpter, 140 Erdman Pl., Apt. 6D, Bx, NY 10475. Contact phone numbers, Margie at 718-3794629 and Sharon at 718-671-1905 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The association expresses our profound sympathy and condolences to Riverbay and the family of Mr. Donovan Plummer.

Happy Birthday to those celebrating during this month, and the best of health to all. Contact Lydia Rondon at (718) 583-3040 to share news of any sickness or if a neighbor has deceased. Pray for peace amongst the nations and world leaders. At the end of the day, be nice, respectful and offer genuine kindness and love to your neighbor, life is so short, and we do not know who will be there to lend a helping hand. —H. Overman

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National Council Of Negro Women

Mary McLeod Bethune’s Birthday – Tuesday, July 10th is Mary McLeod Bethune’s birthday. Our founder’s favorite color was yellow and so members of NCNW love to wear yellow on her birthday in token of our love and respect for her. Extraordinary educator and political leader Mary McLeod Bethune (18751955) founded NCNW in 1935 as an “organization of organizations” to represent national and international concerns of Black women. Our organization was founded at the 137th Street Branch, YWCA, New York City, December 5, 1935. NCNW fought for jobs, the right to vote and anti-lynching legislation. It gave Black women the opportunity to realize their goals for social justice and human rights through united, constructive action. Through the years, there has been growing appreciation and recognition of the value of a unified voice in the corridors of power. This has been expressed in different ways. What happens on Capitol Hill has direct bearing on the quality-of-life issues core to our community’s survival and well-being and our voices must continue to be heard loudly. Sight and Sound Theatre – Join us on Saturday, August 18, 2018 to see the performance of “Jesus.” Your friends who have seen it told you how fantastic it is. We will also have lunch at the Shady Maple Buffet and have time for shopping at the Farmers’ Market. It is guaranteed to be a

NAACP Co-op City Branch #2210 Supreme Decision

Dear members, Now, Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy has announced his retirement. For 30 years, Kennedy has cast the fifth vote in many closely divided cases. The stakes for nominating a replacement could not be higher at this moment in our history. The Court is meant to be an unbiased guardian of rights and liberties of all Americans. The country desperately needs a fair-minded and independent jurist on the Supreme Court. Now is not the time for a divisive and biased appointment who will further shake the public’s faith in our nation’s justice system. The constitutional process for appointing and confirming the next justice must be thoughtful, careful, deliberative, and conducted with well-informed bipartisan support. The Senate should not consider a nominee until a new Senate is seated next year, after the results of the midterm election are in place. This will fully allow the American people, those who will be most affected by the confirmation, to have a voice in the selection of the nominee. Moreover, the new Senate should ensure that the nominee has a demonstrated commitment to equal justice and civil rights for all. The names identified on President Trump’s shortlist do not meet those qualifications. For the good of the American people, we urge the President and the U.S. Senate to carefully exercise their respective roles under the Constitution in light of the consequential impact of this nomination on our country. No Meetings No meetings are scheduled until the month of September, however, civil rights never sleeps. If you have a problem, please call the office. Getting people registered to vote is our highest priority. Let’s do this! —Jerome L. Rice

wonderful experience for $175 (adults) or $120 (children under 12). We will leave the theater at 5:30 p.m. to return home. Please send check or money order made out to NCNW Co-op City Section to P.O. Box 93, Bronx, NY 10475. If you have any further questions, contact: (718) 3793788 or (917) 670-4012 or (347) 602-5600. There will be no refunds. Health Program – Save the date, Saturday, September 15, for our Health Program. In room 4, Dreiser Community Center, from 1 p.m. – 4 p.m., we will have eight medical professionals discussing Medicaid, Medicare and information about health topics that we are concerned about. NCNW 58th National Convention – the 58th National Council of Negro Women, Inc. National Convention will take place Friday, November 9 to Sunday November 11, at the Grand Hyatt Washington, 1000 H Street, NW. Washington, DC 20001. The convention opens at noon, November 9th. Online registration has already begun and will close once capacity is reached. All members are strongly encouraged to register and attend the convention and Gala. There will be opportunities for everyone to learn, share best practices, ideas and ideals, grow together and have a little fun. Happy Birthday to all our members with birthdays this month! —Joyce Howard

Black Forum

Food Pantry Update Black Forum food pantry is still displaced after a fire which occurred at a restaurant in March 2018. We want to thank community members who have supported us through making phone calls on our behalf or signing petitions. We will not give up until the pantry reopens or we are able to find a temporary location within CO-OP in order to continue serving the community. Black Forum was born of this community over 20 years ago and we have no plans on leaving it behind. We look forward to the day that we write about the pantry reopening. We continue to seek signatures for the petition being circulated. It asks Riverbay to act now to make every effort to provide a viable, independent space for the food pantry to exist. Black Forum is in constant talks with Riverbay to find a space so that we can restart operations. The voice of the community is critical to helping us reopen. Please sign the petition. To those who stop us on the street or call the office expressing the need for pantry services, we hear you. Please know we are doing all that we can to reopen, but we need your help. Call 718-3208035 if you are able to work with us as we get petition signatures from CO-OP City residents. We seek your support whether you are a guest of the pantry or not. The petitions will be delivered to Riverbay management and elected officials. Defensive Driving Course Defensive Driving courses have ended for the season. The classes will return in September 2018. The dates will be posted during the summer. Thank you to all students who joined us this season. We look forward to meeting new ones come fall. Remember, you can lower your liability insurance cost by 10% and remove up to 4 points from your driver’s license. The class is $35 and is held in Dreiser Loop. Hope to see you this fall. Sugar House Casino - Philadelphia, PA (only 13 seats remain) Saturday, September 22. The cost is $45 with a $20 slot play casino rebate. NO REFUNDS. We are accepting monies now. Payment is due by September 8. Seats are issued when complete payment has

been received. No exceptions. We look forward to winning with you! Please call 917-209-5334 or 718320-0033 if you have questions. Nordic Lodge & Foxwoods Casino Trip The Saturday, August 18, trip to Nordic Lodge and Foxwoods Casino is SOLD OUT. We appreciate everyone who expressed interest. Pick-up and dropoff are at Dreiser Loop, Asch Loop and Section 5. Pick up times will be posted shortly. Please call 917209-5334 or 718-320-0033 if you have questions. Contact: (718) 320-8035 or coopcityblackforum @gmail.com. We look forward to hearing from you. —D. Illis

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Co-op City Times / July 7, 2018 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. Summer Church Schedule (Dress-Down Attire: July 1 – September 2) Adult Sunday School — 9:00 a.m. Worship Service — 10:00 a.m. Communion Service — Every first and third Sundays The following program is at the Church’s Annex: 2053 Asch Loop North (Co-op City) Neighborhood Bible Study — Thursday at 10:00 a.m. Worship Service begins at 10:00 a.m. Everyone is invited to come and be a part of this special moment set aside each Sunday morning to be in the presence of God. We will be delighted to blend our

Community Protestant Church spirits with yours as we bend both body and soul before our Heavenly Father. We encourage you to spend time with God, and if it be His will, with us at Community Protestant. Other Scheduled Events Sunday, July 22nd, 10:00 a.m., Family And Friends Day Service at Community Protestant Church. All are welcome. Shirley Caesar At CPC Saturday, August 25th – Bro. Gary Radio Show presents the Living Legend PASTOR SHIRLEY CAESAR, Live in Concert, at Community Protestant Church. Tickets: $60. Doors open at 5:00 p.m.; Showtime: 6:00 p.m. For tickets and or additional information, call the church at (718) 862-9172. September 4 - 7 – The Missionary Ministry sponsors a trip to The Holy Land Experience In Orlando, Florida, the only Entertainment Park that celebrates

Evangelical Church of Co-op City – UMC Come & 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. Our phone number is (718) 320-3795 and leave a message if there is no answer. Sunday Services – Come and Receive a Blessing The first Sunday of the month is a bilingual service with communion at 10 a.m. Each Sunday the English Service is at 10 a.m. and the Spanish Service is at 12:30 p.m. Children: Sunday School time will be at 10:30 a.m. Bring your children, they will have a great time while learning God’s word. Sunday morning Bible study for adults at 8:45 a.m. Prayer Night (English) & Prayer/Bible Study Afternoon (Spanish) The Lord said: “Whenever two or more are gathered in my name I am in the midst of them.” Matthew 18:20. Wednesday evenings at 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Thursday mornings at noon to 1 p.m. Come and bring your prayer needs so we can pray together. Remember that prayer brings many blessings, which God has promised to all his children that have a personal relationship with Him. Friday Family Fun Night: Starts at 7:30 p.m. Come and enjoy the different groups for young adults and teens. Learn the Bible and also other activities. It’s a fun time for all. Alzheimer’s Program: There will be an introductory discussion on the symptoms of Alzheimer’s and the services Care NYC offers to the community. The discussion will occur at the church on Sunday, July 8th from 2 – 3:30 p.m. at the church building. The discussion will be bilingual. Hope you can come and learn about this dreadful condition and what options there are to treat it. Invite family & neighbors. Dinner Concert: The church will be having a dinner concert on July 14th at 6 p.m. in the church. The cost is $30/person and the money raised will go help pay costs for our youth and teens to go to Quinipet Retreat, where they have a great time with fun & games and also have a great spiritual time. Remember the Bible says: “Start children off on the way they should go, and they will not turn from the right way” Proverbs 22:6. If you’re interested, please see Marilyn at the church for tickets. It will be an enjoyable time for all, we hope to see you there. God bless. —Barbara Penn

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the Biblical Word of the Christian Faith. Package includes: Round trip airfare; round trip airport transportation from Bartow Ave. (Co-op City, Bronx); 4days/3-nights hotel accommodation; 3 buffet breakfasts; 1 group dinner, 2-day admissions to the Holy Land Experience; Lunch-To-Go at the Holy Land Experience; transportation from the hotel to the Holy Land and Travel Insurance. $1,055.00 per person double occupancy; $1,003.00 per person triple; $1,295.00 single. $113.00 deposit due May 3, 2018 (nonrefundable after 7/3/2018). For reservation and/or additional information, call (718) 671-0425 or (718) 379-8514. The doors of Community Protestant Church are open to all to worship and fellowship with Christian believers of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. You are cordially invited to come in, join in and receive your blessing. —Evan G. Mitchell

Co-op City Baptist Church

Rev. Dr. Sheldon E. Williams and the Co-op City Baptist Church family invite you to join us tomorrow at 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. for worship service. Sunday School for children and adults is held at 9:15 a.m. We invite you to worship, study, and pray with us. The Co-op City Baptist Church is located at 135 Einstein Loop, lower level, room 50. Our telephone number is 718-320-3774. Wednesday midday worship service, all Bible Study classes, the Prayer Warriors and Friday noon prayer service are on hiatus for the summer and will resume in September. Sunday School classes and the Friday evening Prayer Conference call line are also on hiatus and will resume in September. Tomorrow, Sunday, July 8, at our a.m. service, the Christian Education Department will celebrate their Christian Recognition Day. We welcome all to attend. Next Sunday, July 15, at our 11 a.m. service, the Pastoral Lay Shepherd Ministry will celebrate their 8 years of service. All are invited to attend this celebratory service. On Saturday, July 14, the church will hold its annual picnic at Quassy Amusement Park in Middlebury, CT. You are invited to join us for a relaxing day with rides, live Gospel music and food. Donation is $75 for adults and $55 for children aged 3-12. For additional information, call 718-671-1918, 718-3789-4488, 718320-3893 or 718-320-3774. Come one, come all and have a ball. The Building Fund Ministry is proud to announce their Gospel Evening of Elegance on Saturday, October 13. The event will be held at 135 Einstein Loop, room 45 from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. The evening will include dinner, entertainment by The Inspirational Gospel Singers of New Castle, Delaware, performance by CCBC Praise Dancers and a Fashion Show. Ticket prices until September 30 are adults (18 and over) $60, youth (13-17) $20, children (6-12) $5. Children 5 and under, free. After September 30, tickets will be $65. For tickets or additional information, call 718-515-6090, 646-418-7102, 718-8629243 or 718-320-3774. On Friday, October 19 and Saturday, October 20, the Scholarship Ministry will be going to Museum of the Bible in Washington, D.C. Trip includes roundtrip motor coach transportation, overnight accommodations, one breakfast, one all you can eat Buffet dinner, and admission to the museum. We will also spend time at National Harbor in Baltimore, MD. Cost is $310.00 pp double room. A nonrefundable deposit of $100.00 is due on or before July 29. For additional information, call 917-747-4338, 718-671-1271 or 718-320-3774. The Co-op City Baptist Church exists to glorify God and to establish a living community of people who follow the teachings of Jesus the Christ through worship, prayer, Bible Study and fellowship. We seek to meet the spiritual and physical needs of the church through ministry. —Hattie L. Lucas

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• 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. * On haitus for the summer COMMUNION SERVICE EVERY FIRST SUNDAY. YOUTH DAY EVERY FOURTH SUNDAY. ALL ARE WELCOME TO WORSHIP WITH US.

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Room 7 unless otherwise noted

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Word Games 9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m. Library 9:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. NEW Health & Wellness Support Group, 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. Arthritis Exercises 11 a.m. - noon Bingo 1-2 p.m. Card Games 2-4 p.m. Dominoes 2:30 p.m. Word Games 9:30 a.m. -11:30 a.m. Walking Club 10:30 a.m. Bingo 12:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Caregiver Support Group 1:00 p.m., 1st & 3rd Tues. Card Games 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. Dominoes 2:30 p.m.

Fri., July 13

Thu., July 12

Wed., July 11

Mon., July 9

Einstein Room 49 unless otherwise noted

Tues., July 10

Bartow Room 31 unless otherwise noted

Library 9:30 a.m.–1 p.m. Dominoes 10 a.m., Rm. 45 Line Dancing 10-11am, Rm. 45 Artopia w/Ivan 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Around The Lunch Table 11:30 a.m. Word Search 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. Bingo 1 p.m. - 3 p.m., Rm. 35 Diabetes Support Group 2nd Monday - 1:00 p.m. Computer Class for Beg, Int. & Adv., 9:30 a.m., Rm 34

Crochet & Knitting 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Stay Well Exercise Vacation until Sept. 10 Color Your Stress Away 11 a.m., Rm. 4 Basic Cell Phone & iPad training 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., Rm. 7 Mind Teasers 12 - 1 p.m. Rm. 4 Diabetes Support Group 1:00 p.m. – Last Monday of the month Bereavement Counseling 1:00 p.m., Rm. 13 Gentle Yoga 1:15 p.m. - 2 p.m., Rm. 2 Intermediate Yoga 2-3 p.m.

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Orange pineapple juice, Turkey drumsticks, Mashed sweet potatoes Green beans Whole wheat bread Fresh fruit Alt: Egg salad

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Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session Orange juice 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Garlic chicken meatAlert & Alive Vacation until Sept. 5 Matinee Movie 10 a.m., Rm. 45 balls, Rice w/corn Computer Class – Rm. 13, Beginner Winter blend 11:00 a.m. – noon Health & Wellness Support Group Vegetables Cultural Dance 10:30–11:30 a.m., Aud. B 10–11 a.m. Whole wheat bread Mind Teasers 12–1 p.m., Rm. 4 Fresh fruit Zumba 1–2 p.m., Aud. A Karaoke by Steven 1–2 p.m., Rm. 45 Matinee 1:00 p.m. Alt: Salmon Computer Class – Rm. 13 Blood Pressure Every 1st & 3rd Wed. Beginner 10:00-11:00 a.m. 9:00 -10:00 a.m. Walk Group 9:30 a.m. Rm. 40 Orange pineapple Intermediate 11:00 a.m. -12 p.m. Games 9:30-11:00 a.m. Only 6 seats available Stay Well Exercise – Vac until Sept 5th Dominos 10 a.m. Rm. 45 juice Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session 9:30Line Dancing 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Beef Moussaka Spelling Bee 10 a.m. 10:3 0 a.m. Thurs @ the Movies 12:45 Garden salad Bingo 1-2 p.m. Spanish Practice Class 10:30 a.m. (New)S.A.I.L Exercise Class 10-10:45 a.m. Whole wheat bread Sewing 9:30 -11:30 a.m. Card Games 2-4 p.m. Computer Lab Tai Chi 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Fresh fruit Dominos 2:30 p.m. African Brazilian Dance 1 p.m., Rm. 2 Smartphone Class Bartow Main office Zumba 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Rm. 4 Alt: Tuna Nicoise Art Class 1-3 p.m. Beginner – 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. Intermediate 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. Yoga 2 p.m.-3 p.m. Rm. 2 Library 9 a.m.–1 p.m. Dominoes 10 a.m., Rm. 45 Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session Word Games 9:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m. Orange juice Crochet & Knitting 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. Grandparent Connection 1st Thurs., 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. Salmon cakes Rm. 35 10:30 a.m. Spanish Class 11 a.m.–12 p.m., Blood Pressure 10 – 11:30 a.m. 1st & 3rd, Rm. 8 Kasha varniskes Bartow Main Office Arthritis Exercise 11 a.m., Rm. 45 Carrot salad Line Dancing 10 – 11 a.m., Aud. A Chat Session 9:30 a.m.–1 p.m. Spelling Bee 11 a.m. Wheat bread Bingo 1–2 p.m. Piano Sing Along 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. Word Search 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. Alt: Chicken salad Card Games 2–4 p.m. Drama Club Vacation until Sept. 13 Karaoke by Steven 1 p.m., Rm. 45 Dominoes 2:30 p.m. Men’s Line Dancing 9a.m.-10 a.m. Dominoes 10 a.m., Rm. 45 Apple juice, Honey – Word Games 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Crochet & Knitting 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Art 10 a.m., Rm. 45 Apricot glazed chiWomen’s Line Dancing 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Bingo 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session cken, Potato kugel, Chat Session 10 a.m. 9:30 a.m.-10 a.m., 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Pokeno 2 p.m.-4 p.m., Rm. 35 Piano Sing-along 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Steamed broccoli & Blood Pressure 2nd & 4th Fri., 10 - Meditative Moments Vacation until Sept. 7 Karaoke 12:45 – 2:45pm cauliflower, Challah Pokeno 3rd Fri., 1 p.m.- 2:30 p.m. 11:30 a.m., Rm. 45 Bingo 1 p.m. -2 p.m. bread, Fresh fruit Bingo 1 p.m.-3 p.m. Free Oil Painting Classes Room 38, Card Games 2 p.m.-4 p.m. Alt: Gefilte fish Dominoes 2:30 p.m. 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Dominoes 10 a.m.

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(Schedule subject to change without notice) Payments for trips @ the Bartow office can be made Monday – Friday: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m., & 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. only Funded by: The NYC Department for the Aging, The NYS Office for the Aging and Riverbay Corporation.

Upcoming Events/Trips

JASA WELCOMES EVERYONE AGE 60 AND OLDER! Payments for trips can be made at all 3 centers. Trip registration policy: There will be no refunds for all trips. All trips include roundtrip transportation! All trips must be paid in advance – JASA will not accept checks under $5 (FREE) LiveOn NY – SCRIE/SNAP (food stamps) Assistance – Friday July 20, Aug. 3 & 17, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. JASA main office, 2049, Bartow Ave. No appointments! Walk-ins! First come! First served! Please make copies of your documents before coming to the office. Bartow & Einstein Advisory Council Back to School Supplies Drive – Please drop off books, pencils, backpacks, lunch bags and all other school supplies you would like to donate. Accepting new items only. Last day of drop off is Friday, August 10th. Supplies can be dropped off at the Bartow Senior Center 2049 Bartow Ave., room 31, and the Einstein Senior Center, 135 Einstein Loop, rm. 49. Empire – Tues., July 10, $5. Bartow – 9:00, Einstein – 9:15 & Dreiser – 9:30 a.m. Wait list. Aldi – Tues., July 10. $2. Bartow – 9:00, Einstein – 9:15 & Dreiser – 9:30 a.m. Central Avenue – Thurs., July 12, $13. Christmas Tree Store, Trader Joes & Amazing Savings Bartow: 8:30, Einstein – 8:45 & Dreiser 9:00 a.m. Ridgehill – Fri., July 13, $7. Bartow - 9:30, Ein-

Oven baked pork chops Steamed carrots Yuca

Baked whiting fish fillets Home fries w/peppers & onions Steamed vegetables

Chicken Cacciatore Brown rice Green bean sauté

Hamburgers Plain hamburger bun Baked sweet potato Tossed salad w/dressing

Fee for lunch is $2.00 & $5.00 for guest

*Menu subject to change without notice. Alternate Kosher Meals are also available Bartow Center (929) 399-1394 Dreiser Center (718) 320-1345 • Einstein Center (718) 671-5161

ALL meals served w/margarine and fresh milk

stein – 9:45 & Dreiser 10:00 a.m. Wait List. Stew Leonard’s – Fri., July 13, $5. Bartow 9:30, Einstein – 9:45 & Dreiser 10:00 a.m. Empire – Tues., July 17, $5. Bartow – 9:00, Einstein – 9:15 & Dreiser – 9:30 a.m. Wait list. Throggs Neck Shopping Mall – Target, TJ Maxx, Skechers, etc. Wed., July 18. Bartow - 9:30, Einstein – 9:45 & Dreiser 10:00 a.m. Fairway/BJ’s – Fri., July 20, $3. Bartow - 9:30, Einstein – 9:45 & Dreiser 10:00 a.m. IKEA – Mon., July 23, $15. Bartow – 9:00, Einstein – 9:15 & Dreiser – 9:30 a.m. Woodbury Commons – Wed., July 25, $15. Bartow - 8:30, Einstein – 8:45 & Dreiser 9:00 a.m. Wal-Mart – Tues., July 31, $15. Bartow - 8:30, Einstein – 8:45 & Dreiser 9:00 a.m. Wait list. Tropicana Casino in Atlantic City – Thurs., August 2, $45. Bonus package - $25 Slot pay & $25 food voucher. Pickup: 8:00 – Bartow; 8:15 Dreiser Loop & 8:30 Einstein Loop. Coach Bus. Departure from Casino 5 p.m. Continental breakfast served on bus. Payment deadline is Mon July 2nd. Wait List. National Museum of African American History – Washington, DC – Thurs., Oct. 4, $85. Payment due by Sept 1st. Light breakfast served on bus. Bartow - 7:15 a.m., Dreiser - 7:30 a.m., Einstein7:45 a.m. Return 5:15 p.m. No refunds.

Building 12 Cooperators Civic Association

Greetings! We would like to thank all of the volunteers who come out on a very hot and humid Summer Fun Day. You made the day special. It was disappointing reading in last Saturday’s Co-op Times about our very low voter turnout. If you want change, VOTE. Your vote counts. Complaining that nothing will change is an excuse. Voting sends a message that you want change. In November, we have an opportunity to make a change. If you cannot make it to the polls to vote, call your Board of Elections, as soon as possible, to ask for an absentee ballot. Please Note: Bronx Boro President Ruben Diaz, Jr. has scheduled a Public Hearing, Thursday, July 19th, 6 p.m. at 851 Grand Concourse, on the proposed animal shelter at 2050 Bartow Avenue. Please make every effort to attend Reminder to lock both locks when leaving your apartment. Make sure you know who is ringing your door bell before you open your door. Our best wishes to all who are celebrating a special event this month. Thoughts and prayers go out to everyone who has suffered a loss or is sick and shut-in. Our heartfelt sympathy to Donovan Plummer’s family. To contact CCPD (Public Safety): 718-671-3050. We are taking a break. Enjoy your summer. —Sonja Maxwell

Co-op City Times / July 7, 2018

Scheduling Activities Calendar

Goose Island Seniors

Mohegan Sun Casino—Thursday, July 19th in Matinee Movie — July 24th, the fourth Tuesday Uncasville, CT. Price $35. Rebate $10 slots and $15 this month at 9:45 a.m. in room 45. Feature movie: toward food. They have a wonderful buffet and mall “Black Panther.” After his father’s death, young for shopping. Pick up at our usual bus stops. Times: T’Challa returns home to take his rightful place as king of Wakanda. 2:15 hours. Come early for Einstein Loop 8:30 a.m., Asch Loop by library 8:40 refreshments. $1 for refreshments. a.m. and Dreiser Loop by hardware store 8:50 a.m. Nunsense—Thursday, August 2nd at Hunterdon We have a FULL BUS, waiting list only. Due Hills Playhouse, Hampton, NJ. Time 8:30 a.m. Price date is passed. Those who haven’t fully paid for $86 for lunch and show. Joyce DeWitt (Janet from your seat will be replaced by people on waiting list. Bingo—We have added two days to our BINGO “Three’s Company”) takes the stage in this musical every week. Mondays and Fridays, all are welcome. hit comedy with tap & ballet. Time: l p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Must be a member after Run For Your Wife—Thursday, September 27th July 31st. $7 for half the year. Starting January 1st, at Hunterdon Hills Playhouse, Hampton, N.J. Very funny play. Time 8:30 a.m. Price $86 for lunch and dues are $15. There is Bingo Wednesday July 11, with Stephen, show. Eddie Mekka from Carmine “The Big Ragu” and “Laverne & Shirley” takes the stage in one of in our club room 39. Admission $5 for 3 cards, 12 games and Jackpot. Extra cards are 25¢ each. the funniest farces of all time! A meek and mild taxi driver has found himself with two wives in two Refreshments will be served. areas of town all due to his inability to say “no” to a Game Days — Tuesdays and Thursdays. Our club room is set up for Dominoes, Spades, UNO, woman in need. Kalooki, Mahjong, Exercise DVD and Wii games To all members: Happy Birthday to all mem(Bowling, Tennis, etc.) from 10:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. bers that celebrate their day in the Month of July: Carmen Ponce, Helena Kent, Jonathan Felix, Come and play. Members only. (Members may Regina S. Usher, Ann Perez, Audrey Chambers, bring a friend or two, to play with them). $1 is colRosa Copeland, and Richardine Sullivan. lected for refreshments. Wi-Fi available.

AARP Chapter #4997

FYI: AARP Peachtree Chapter & Caregivers Outreach Ministry Empowerment presents FREE one-on-one Technology Sessions. Bring your mobile devices and you will be shown how to set-up an email, log-in to social media, save your pictures, create flyers and more. Dates: July 9th - August 15th; 5 sessions daily: 9 – 10 a.m., 10 - 11 a.m.; 11 12 p.m., 12 - 1 p.m. and 1 - 2 p.m. LOCATION: 177 Dreiser Loop, 2nd floor, room O. Please call 718379-3159 or 718-320-1946 to reserve a session. Reminder – Our Holiday Luncheon is scheduled for Wednesday, December 5th at Marina Del Rey; $90/person, 12 p.m.-4 p.m. See Stella B. for tickets. Get Well Wishes to Wini Saltus. Good & Welfare – Please contact our Good & Welfare coordinator, Frances Wilson, 718-6715493, if you have a family member who has passed or one of our members who is sick, in the hospital or in a nursing home. 2018 Tour Activities July 21: Nordic Lodge & Foxwoods Casino – All-You-Can-Eat lobster buffet; 4-hour stay at Foxwoods Casino; deluxe motor coach transportation. $170. DEPARTURE INFO.: Arrive at 8:00 a.m., Asch Loop in front of the library to receive bus seat assignment; Leaving at 8:30 a.m. SHARP. Contact Hannah, 718-379-7962. September 5-September 6 – Dover Downs Hotel & Casino w/Live Marvin Gaye Tribute Show; $50 slot play; 1 night stay at hotel; 1 breakfast, 1 dinner; tour of Dover Delaware & farmers market. Price: $309/person double; $395 single; $100 deposit due ASAP; $100 due May 1; Balance due June 30. Contact Hannah, 718-379-7962. 2019 Tour Activities April 1-12, 2019: Panama Canal 11-night Cruise on the Norwegian Jade – Price includes roundtrip flight to Miami (FL); ports of call include Cartagena, Columbia; Panama Canal/Gatein Lake; Puerto Limon; Roatan Bay Islands; Harvest Cape, Costa Maya, Mexico; three days at sea; valid passport is required; all meals on board the ship. Only SINGLE Oceanview Category available - $3,954 (price change); $350/person deposit due immediately to hold your reservation; insurance available and must be paid with deposit; Final payment due October, 2018; only five cabins available in each category. Contact Judith, 718 379-3370 Attention: When signing up for the above trips, please give your name, phone number and a deposit. Checks/money orders made payable to AARP Chapter 4997 with the name of the trip in the memo section of your check/money order. Room 0 (Dreiser Community Center) is opened Monday or Thursday, noon – 3 p.m. for checks to be dropped off (in an envelope w/Group/Trip Leader Name). They may be mailed to the Group/Trip Leader. —Delores Debnam Special Mass—September 16th for Lydia Ruiz, Cancer Care Fund President, Einstein. Mass given at St. Michael’s Church, presented by Joyce Wilson & The Senior Citizens Social Club of Goose Island. Sick & Shut-in—Joan Brown in Willow Towers 355 Pelham Road, New Rochelle, NY 10805. Note: Call Ann, or Stephen at Goose Island Seniors 718-379-9613 or visit us at 135 Einstein Loop, rm. 39, Bronx, NY 10475. Visit Ann, Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Visit or call Stephen in room #39, every Mon. & Fri. from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m., and 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.; Tues. & Thurs. 10 a.m. – 12 p.m., and 4 p.m. – 6 p.m.; and Wed. 10 a.m. – 12 p.m., and 4:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. Call Stephen on cell at 347-847-1941. GOOD HEALTH TO ALL —Stephen Roberts Sr.

Open Door Ministries

Conquering Faith Full Sermon @ opendoorministries.com

Hebrews 11:32 And what shall I say further? For time would fail me to tell of Gideon, Barak, Samson, Jephthah, of David and Samuel and the prophets, 33 Who by the help of faith subdued kingdoms, administered justice, obtained blessings, closed the mouths of lions, 34 Extinguished the power of fire, escaped the sword, out of frailty and weakness won strength and became stalwart, even mighty and resistless in battle, routing alien hosts. 37 They were stoned to death; lured with offers to renounce their faith; sawn asunder; slaughtered by the sword; while they were alive they had to go about wrapped in the skins of sheep and goats, destitute, oppressed, cruelly treated. 38 Men of whom the world was not worthy roaming over the desolate places and the mountains and living in caves and caverns and holes of the earth. 39 And all of these, though they won divine approval by means of their faith, did not receive the fulfillment of what was promised, 40 Because God had us in mind and had something better and greater in view for us, so that they should not come to perfection before we could join them. 12 Therefore since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses who have borne testimony to the Truth, let us strip off and throw aside every unnecessary weight and that sin which clings to and entangles us, and let us run with patient endurance and steady and active persistence the appointed course of the race set before us, 2 Looking away from all that will distract to Jesus, Who is the Leader and the Source of our faith and is also its Finisher. He, for the joy that was set before Him, endured the cross, despising and ignoring the shame, and is now seated at the right hand of the throne of God. 1 The Judges, Kings and Prophets all conquered by faith – God had gifted them the power 2 Faith as their helper allowed them to rule, receive blessings, prosper materially 3 Through faith they walked in fire, won battles, the weak beat the strong, death was reversed 4 By faith some refused to deny their faith although it cost their lives; they knew death was better 5 Sustaining faith allowed them to accept shame and torture rather than deny God 6 They were faithful as they were stoned, tempted, in poverty, hunted by their enemies 7 They had no earthly hope but godly approval through faith – still awaiting the promise 8 Today these heroes are witnesses to our struggles in faith and we will join them in praise 9 Our faith must be persistent, active and singleminded – avoiding foolish entanglements 10 Looking steadfastly at Jesus the Source of our faith who has perfected and matured it Sunday Services are at 11 a.m. in Bartow Community center, room 28. Contact Pastor Luis by text 917-334-4407 or email opendoorministries.net. Blessings in Christ. —Pastor Luis Ramos

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Traditional Synagogue

General Information: The Traditional Synagogue is located in Section 5, 120 Erdman Place in the rear lobby of Building 27B. We are on the ground floor of Building 27B. It’s handicap accessible, no steps. Phone # 718-379-6920. Office hours are Thursday and Sunday from noon to 2 p.m. Please call the office before you attempt to come over. If no one is in the office, please leave a message. The synagogue has services Saturday morning starting 9 a.m. After services, we always have a kiddush. The synagogue has a Facebook page, Traditional Synagogue. The synagogue needs men to help make a minyan. There are a lot of Jewish men who live in Co-op City who don’t come to service. Please come by 9:30 a.m., so we can take out the Torah. The Traditional Synagogue is the only synagogue in Co-op City. Sabbath ends on Saturday, July 7, at 9:20 p.m. Candle lighting for Friday, July 13, at 8:09 p.m.

Good & Welfare: We sell Tree Certificates in honor or memory of a loved one. The cost is only $15 per tree. Mazel tov to all having simchas. If you’re ill, wishing you good health. If you asked the rabbi to say prayers for a sick person, you should make a donation to the synagogue. Get well, speedy recovery to Beverly Davidoff, Karla Klaus, Marty Linder and Gary Schwartz. July Birthdays: Wishing Beverly Davidoff, Mike Lubliner a happy and healthy birthday. Also wishing Martin and Shelia Linda a happy 47th anniversary. Fun And Games:After services and kiddush, some men and women play Rummy-Cube. Your support of the Traditional Synagogue and Men’s Club is greatly appreciated. Wishing all our members and friends, peace, good health, and a happy July 4th Holiday. —Gary Schwartz

The Circle of Christ Church family extends a warm welcome to you and your family and invites you to come and worship with us at 147 Dreiser Loop, patio level. (Located in the Dreiser Community Center) We are a multicultural church that embraces God’s love for all. Family unity is very important to us. We have a wonderful children ministry focus on learning God’s word. Our youth ministry is very active and dynamic. The youth are involved in music, retreats, concerts, debates, conferences, drama, counseling among many other activities. We also have a food pantry for those in need in our community. Our phone number is 347-945-1992 in case there is no one in the office please feel free to leave a message, we will call you back. Thought for the week Joshua 22:5 English Standard Version 5 Only be very careful to observe the commandment and the law that Moses the servant of the Lord commanded you, to love the Lord your God, and to walk in all his ways and to keep his commandments and to cling to him and to serve him with all your heart and with all your soul. La familia de la Iglesia Circulo de Cristo les extiende una cálida invitación a usted y su familia para que vengan a alabar a Dios junto con nosotros. Nos encontramos en el 147 de Dreiser Loop, al nivel del patio. (Localizado en el centro Comunal de Dreiser) Somos una Iglesia multicultural que recibe y da del amor the Dios para todos. La unidad de la familia

es muy importante para nosotros.Tenemos un ministerio para los jóvenes que es muy dinámico. Los jóvenes disfrutan de música, retiros, conciertos, debates, conferencias, dramas , consejería, y mucho mas. Suplimos comida a aquellos en nuestra comunidad que lo necesitan. Nuestro teléfono es 347-9451992 de no haber nadie en la oficina sientancen libres de dejar un mensaje, le devolveremos su llamada . Reflexion para la semana: Josué 22:5 5 Pero asegúrense de obedecer todos los mandatos y las instrucciones que Moisés les dio. Amen al Señor su Dios, anden en todos sus caminos, obedezcan sus mandatos, aférrense a él y sírvanlo con todo el corazón y con toda el alma». English services Wednesday 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Prayer & Bible Study Friday 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Youth Night Sunday 11:00 a.m. Worship and the Word Children Church 5 years old to 12 years old Little lamb nursery. Thursday 9:00 a.m. Prayer and the Word Horario de Servicios en Español Domingo 9:00 a 10:30 a.m. Alabanzas y Predicación Jueves 12:00 p.m. Oración y Estudio Bíblico Special Events Vacation Bible School Staring July 16, 2018 to July 20, 2018 Time: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Registration Monday, July 16, 2018 at 9:00 a.m. This is a free event.

Circle of Christ Church

Church of the New Vision

Co-op City Times / July 7, 2018

Pastors Kenneth Hodge and Deborah Hodge and the New Vision congregation invite you and your family to come and worship the Lord with us. Church of the New Vision is designed to meet the spiritual needs of God’s people. Serving the community for over 45 years, we offer a warm, friendly, spirit-filled atmosphere of Christian love. All are welcome. Order of Services Sunday Worship Service: 8:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Adult and Youth Sunday School: 9:45 – 10:45 a.m. Mid-day Bible Study: Tuesdays, 12:00 – 1:30 p.m. Wednesday Night Prayer and Bible Study: 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. Youth Ministry: Friday, 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. Events • Sunday, July 15, you are invited to join us for our Women’s Fellowship Anniversary at the 11 a.m. service. The speaker will be our own Rev. Deborah Hodge. • The Youth Ministry Department thanks everyone who came out and celebrated with our youth at their Graduation/Promotion Dinner. • The Food Pantry at our church in Section 5 is suspended due to a fire at the distribution center. We are closed until further notice. Church of the New Vision is located at 115 Einstein Loop, Bronx, NY 10475. Office: (718) 671-8746 or (203) 374-3020. Mailing address: P.O. Box 75303, Bronx, NY 10475. Visit our Facebook page: Church of the New Vision concerning upcoming events and trips or call the church. —Sis. Carol Haque

Pentecostal Tabernacle

The Co-op City Pentecostal Tabernacle, 100 Co-op City, Building 22A, Bronx, NY 10475, invites everyone to worship service on the following days: Sunday School for all age groups begins at 10:30 a.m. Worship service begins at 11:45 a.m. Prayer and fasting service will be held every Wednesday morning at 11 a.m.12:30 p.m. Regular prayer meeting and Bible study will also be held at 7:30 p.m. Bible study will be held every Friday evening at 7:30 p.m. Focus: The power of the incorruptible Word of God is able to lead souls to a new experience and the eternal life. Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which according to his abundant mercy, hath begotten us again unto a lively hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. To an inheritance incorruptible, and undefiled, and that fadeth not away, reserved in heaven for you, Who are kept by the power of God through faith unto salvation ready to be revealed in the last times. For as much as ye know that ye were not redeemed with corruptible things, as silver and gold, from your vain conversation received by tradition from your fathers; But with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb without blemish and without spot; Who verily was foreordained before the foundation of the world, but was manifest in these last times for you, Who by him do believe in God that raised him up from the dead, and gave him glory; that your faith and hope might be in God. Seeing ye have purified your souls in obeying the truth through the spirit unto unfeigned love of the brethren, see that ye love one another with a pure heart fervently. (1Peter 1: 3-5, 18-22) A new commandment I give unto you that ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have loved one to another. (John 13:34-35) In St. John, Chapter 13, Jesus speaks of love while experiencing betrayal which would lead him to the cross, where he sufferers pain and insult from the ones he loved the most. Abandonment from his close disciples while his enemies closing in on him yet he was teaching them love and forgiveness. One great example is 1John 3:16 Hereby perceive we the love of God because he laid down His life for us: and we ought to lay down our lives for the brethren. Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God. (I John 3:1) God loves us with an everlasting love; therefore, we should love one another. For further infor-mation, call (718) 324-0334. —Rev. R. Sibblies

St. Joseph’s Episcopal Anglican Church

The congregation of St. Joseph’s cordially invites you and your family to worship with us in Co-op City at 155 Dreiser Loop, lower level. All are welcome. Weekly Schedule: Sunday service with Holy Communion and Sunday School are both at 9 a.m. Every 4th Sunday, our children participate in the reading of the lessons, and every 5th Sunday our young adults assist in the service. Please join us for an uplifting midday 15-minute service on Wednesdays starting promptly at noon. Choir rehearsal is on Thursdays at 7 p.m. and we are always looking for new members. The (ECW) Episcopal Church Women meet immediately after service on the 1st Sunday of each month. Membership is open to all women of the church. The men hold their meeting after service on the 2nd Sunday of each month. We look forward to welcoming you to service at 9:00 a.m. on Sunday, July 8, when we will celebrate the Seventh Sunday after Pentecost. Our Supply Priest is Father Simeon O. Johnson who will be the preacher and celebrant. Members who have not yet submitted their 2018 Pledge Cards are encouraged to complete and submit them as soon as possible. Fundraising Event Our next event is a Gospel Cruise on board “The Spirit of Philadelphia” on Saturday, September 22. The package includes transportation by Deluxe Motorcoach, 2-hour belightful buffet luncheon, cruise with live Gospel Music and time at Philadelphia Premium Outlets with discount coupons. All seats are $110.00. Balance due by August 1. Motorcoach departs from Dreiser Loop at 7:45 a.m. Please arrive no later than 7:30 a.m. This event is now SOLD OUT. Thanks for your support. Outreach Program: Collection of non-perishable food for the feeding program at Grace Episcopal Church in West Farms is ongoing. Please remember to donate. For additional information on ALL of the above, please call the church at 718-320-0844. You may also visit our website at http: //www.st.josephsepcbronx.org for information on St. Joseph’s Episcopal Anglican Church, Co-op City, Bronx, New York. “So our eyes look to the Lord our God,* until he shows us his mercy.” — Psalm 123:3 —Merville Chambers

Faith In God Church & Bible Institute

Pastor & Evangelist Vernon Little greets everyone in the name of Jesus, that name which is above every name. We want you to know that you are welcome in this house of the Lord! It is His house by ownership: it is our house by stewardship: and it can be your house by membership; so come on in and join with us. May God bless you in this house! When we practice hospitality, we share God’s goodness. Let’s look at scripture that encourages this. 1st Peter 4:7-11 says: 7 The end of all things is near. Therefore be alert and of sober mind so that you may pray. 8 Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins. 9 Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling. 10 Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms. 11 If anyone speaks, they should do so as one who speaks the very words of God. If anyone serves, they should do so with the strength God provides, so that in all things God may be praised through Jesus Christ. To him be the glory and the power for ever and ever. Amen. Invitation: Sweet Hour of Prayer is today at 3 p.m. Sunday School is tomorrow at 10 a.m. Our Sunday Morning Worship Service is at 11 a.m. Every 3rd Sunday following the morning worship, we serve Holy Communion. Vernon Little just released a new EP titled ‘Double Minded’ on iTunes, Amazon, Spotify, etc. It’s a fusion of Gospel, R&B, and Rap. He also has videos on YouTube. You will be blessed, encouraged, and inspired. We are located at 171 Dreiser Loop in Section 1. Our phone # is (347) 2764925. Jesus loves you, and so do we! —Evangelist Vernon Little

Building 24 Association

We had our last meeting before breaking for the Summer on June 21st. Our guest speaker, Asst. Dir. of Sales Janine Nelson, discussed subletting which is not allowed and explained that it is primarily up to shareholders to report any suspected subletting they witness to Public Safety. Although it may not affect Riverbay financially it is unfair to people who applied for an apartment legally by causing longer waiting periods for an apartment. Our laundry room Children’s Book Shelf is making a comeback after many of the books were removed by someone. Some people however, are contributing books that are not really suitable for a children’s book shelf. Religious tracts and adult romances are more suitable for adults and although I previously said we would make room for books for adults, with the loss of many of

the children’s books, we want to rebuild that collection before accepting other books. So please hold all adult book donations until the fall when we’ll try to find room for them. Children’s book donations are still welcome. We’re going ahead with the purchase of two Cedar trees for the large pots at the entrance to our courtyard. The tree that occupies one of the pots now will be moved to the lawn next to the rear exit path from the building where it will beautify that area. We hope the two new trees will create a more impressive entrance to the courtyard and also symbolize the affordable housing movement. I hope the changes are welcomed by all. The Building Association will start meeting again in September. I wish everyone a safe and enjoyable summer. —Bruce Silberman

Co-op City Times / July 7, 2018

Public Safety Report

Department of Public Safety as well as the New York City Police Department. Barbequing is also not permitted on any of the public areas of Co-op City. Strict guidelines set forth by the New York City Fire Department are in effect which restricts barbequing on terraces or patios within 10 feet of any building. Propane tanks are strictly prohibited by the New York City Fire Department in any multiple family dwellings. Residents are also reminded that bike riding is not permitted near buildings, in shopping malls or anywhere else signs prohibiting bicycle riding are posted. Have a safe and healthy summer. Use caution near pools, beaches and other bodies of water. Ocean beaches are particularly dangerous this time of the year due to the effects of offshore tropical storms. Only swim in areas where and when lifeguards are on duty. Parents must supervise children at all times. Never swim alone. If summer fun includes consuming alcoholic beverages be sure not to operate a motor vehicle. Also be sure to buckle your seatbelt, obey speed limits and avoid distractions when driving. Always remember, if you see something, say something. Call 9-1-1 and the Department of Public Safety at (718)671-3050 or go online at www.ccpd.us. Callers may remain anonymous when giving information. The Co-op City Department of Public Safety would like to thank all persons who have called in suspicious activity or sent information via our website. It is by your actions that the crime rate remains low and a high quality of life is maintained. (Continued from page 7)

Please Drive Slowly And Cautiously In Co-op City’s Parking Facilities. Follow Directional Signage And Speed Limits To Avoid Accidents!

Newsong Church

This Sunday’s Schedule Location: 135 Einstein Loop (Room 45) Validated Parking available in Einstein garage. Service Time: 11 a.m. Kidsong available in Rm. 49. Deaf Interpretation available during adult service For more information about Newsong Church, our beliefs, or our ministries, please go to our website www.newsongchurchnyc.org Jesus understands you! 9 At that time Jesus came from Nazareth in Galilee and was baptized by John in the Jordan. 10 Just as Jesus was coming up out of the water, he saw heaven being torn open and the Spirit descending on him like a dove. 11 And a voice came from heaven: “You are my Son, whom I love; with you I am well pleased. 12 At once the Spirit sent him out into the wilderness, 13 and he was in the wilderness forty days, being tempted[a] by Satan. He was with the wild animals, and angels attended him.”-Mark 1:9-13 (NIV) I can picture the scene. John the Baptist and his disciples were experiencing an incredible move of God. People were coming from everywhere to turn away from their sin, and to come back to God. It’s in this setting that we see Jesus, who was perfect and without sin, coming down to the Jordan to be baptized. It begs the question…why would Jesus participate in a baptism of repentance if He had no sin? You see for Jesus, the baptism wasn’t about repentance, it was about identification. Jesus is fully God and He is fully man. He allowed Himself to be baptized because He wanted to let everyone know that He was among them. He was there to identify with them. He didn’t sin, but He was going to do something about their sin. He was saying, I’m representing you. Approximately three years later, He nailed your sin and mine to the cross, and He represented us in judgement before God the Father. This is why the Apostle Paul says, “God made him who had no sin to be sin for us so that in him we might become the righteous of God”- 2 Corinthians 5:21 (NIV) Jesus paid for our sin with His life. He identified with us, so that He can fulfill all righteousness, but it doesn’t stop there! Notice that as soon as Jesus was baptized, He was immediately lead by the Spirit of God, to be tempted by the devil for forty days. In other words, for forty days, the devil threw every temptation he had at Jesus, and Jesus endured it. Why? Again, the reason is so that Jesus could identify with us! Our biggest challenge as Christians is the work of the enemy in our lives. The enemy tempts us and distracts us. Jesus understands how we feel. He understands how hard it can be to walk down the narrow road. The writer of Hebrews says 15 For we do not have a high priest who is unable to empathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are—yet he did not sin. - Hebrews 12:15 (NIV) Why is this important? It’s important because as a follower of Jesus, we can follow Jesus’ example. We can trust in His finished work on the cross, and fight the enemy off with God’s word and the shield of faith! Take courage…Jesus understands your pain, and He has overcome! Hope to see you this Sunday as we continue our series in the Gospel of Mark!

Church of God’s Children

Church of God’s Children, located at 127 Dreiser Loop. Worship Services and Word Studies will still be at 159 Fellowship Hall. We welcome you to a Word teaching house of worship. Schedule of Services: Sunday–Spanish Worship, 9:30 a.m.; English Worship, 1:15 p.m. At 11:30 a.m., Women and Men’s classes in Spanish and English; English Children/Youth Studies, ages 4-18. Monday: Fasting-Prayer-Study at 9:30 a.m. Beginning Tuesday, July 10 @ 7 p.m. “Talking with God” and teaching on prayer by Archbishop Rosario. Visit our Goodwill Ministry at 163 Dreiser. Jesus Loves YOU. We invite you with open arms to come along to our church, we hope that you can join with us in worship and God's word. If you have needs, and want someone to listen and to pray, we're here for you with open hearts and God's love to give away. The Gospel is the good news that God is restoring our broken lives through the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Whether you are looking for a new church home, or are in a time of personal crisis, we hope you can join us. When we see what Jesus did, we are seeing prophecy of what God has created us for and intends for us to do. Our spirit is identical to Jesus’ spirit, so we are equipped to do what Jesus did when he walked on the earth. We have all the same resources Jesus had inside us already. So, we can follow his example and do the same things we saw Jesus doing. “Most assuredly, I say to you, he who believes in Me, the works that I do he will do also; and greater works than these he will do, because I go to My Father.” John 14:12 Jesus Loves YOU. —Bishop Nancy Rosario

DID YOU KNOW... There is a Lost and Found in the Bartow Community Center Public Safety office. Please check there if you have recently lost keys, glasses, or other items.

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CLEANING SERVICES (continued)

LOCKSMITH

FAMILY LOCKSMITH AND BLINDS Licensed and Bonded

— SERVICES — SERVICES — SERVICES —

HIGH SECURITY LOCKS 20% Off Any Lock Job!

APPLIANCE REPAIR

Medeco • MultiLock • Wilson High Quality Labor, Low Price!

ACE APPLIANCE REPAIR

NEW STYLE BLINDS

(718) 379-8782 Refrigerators, stoves, air conditioners, washers, dryers, dishwashers. Free service call with repairs.

All Colors • Vertical • Minis • Woods • 2 in. Regulars • Wash, Tape, Cord Blinds

FREE VALANCE & INSTALLATION

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Re-installation of any types of Blinds.

EMERGENCY SERVICE

Repair Closet Doors and Sell New Bi-Fold Doors! Serving Co-op City for over 25 years.

L&L APPLIANCE REPAIR

$20

OFF

Present This Coupon (except vacuums/lamps)

STOVES • WASHERS • REFRIGERATORS • VACUUM CLEANERS and more. LIMIT — One Coupon Per Person. Fully Insured • NYC License #1233497

718.792.2655

SPOONER

DOMESTIC SERVICE

L & L APPLIANCE REPAIR

• Basic Cleaning $90 • Deep Cleaning $130 • Non-Medical Senior Care $80 • 4 Hour Min. + 8.78% tax • Bonded • 7 Days • Cash, Pay-Pal www.spoonercleaning.com 10/27 (718) 320-5112

• ALL MAKES & MODELS • Stoves • Washers • Dryers •Lamps • Dishwashers • Refrigerators • Bags • Hoses • Belts • Vacuum Cleaners Family Owned & Operated Since 1954 NYC License #1233497 10% DISCOUNT (except vacuums)

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PAINTING

Call for rates! Ads starting at $8/week! 718-320-3300 x3384

CLEANING SERVICE - WINDOWS

718.792.2655

2951 Middletown Road, Bronx, NY 10461 (Near Pelham Bay Station)

“When you see me, You’ll know me.” Call Anytime • Seven Days A Week

Call Mike at: 718-974-1290

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EMERGENCY SERVICE

Fully Insured

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GEORGE’S CLEAN WINDOWS Professional Window Cleaning • FAST RELIABLE SERVICE

Call

UNITED APPLIANCE SERVICE

if you are tired of paying too much for repairs! 718-829-9090 Service Charge • Washers only $24.95 • Dryers plus 10% off any repair Senior • Stoves Citizen Discount

• Refrigerators • Dishwashers • Vacuums

Cell: 1-203-482-6337

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COMPUTER CONSULTANT, SALES & REPAIR JB RYAN COMPUTER REPAIR & UPGRADE

Repair - Upgrade - Trouble-shooting - Data Recovery Virus Removal - Laptop Overheat - Cracked Screen Broken Power Jack. Call James 646-281-4475 • 718-324-4332

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PIGEON GUARD

DECORATOR 7/7

1058 Morris Park Avenue, Bronx

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CAR SERVICE

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HOME IMPROVEMENT

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CLEANING SERVICES

A BEE R.A.G. SERVICE, INC. SPRING HAS SPRUNG! Carpet Cleaning Services 2 Rooms for $90; 3 Rooms for $110 Excludes Living Room. Call 718-798-4259 7/14

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PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT

1-800-479-2667 CO-OP SALES - JASON LASH

• ALL HANDYMAN SERVICES • VERTICAL & MINI BLINDS • SINK VANITIES • SPACE SAVERS • MATCHING HAMPERS • BATHTUB ENCLOSURES • CLIP-ON MIRROR FRAMES

Breathe Easy

• RANGE HOODS We BEAT • LIGHT FIXTURES Any • KITCHEN CABINETS • CABINET REFACING Quote! • COUNTERTOPS • CUSTOM CLOSET MIRROR DOORS • CUSTOM WALL MIRRORS

Grout & Carpet Cleaning Co-op City Resident Specials

Elim in Bugsate

CO-OP SALES BLINDS! Vertical, Mini, Wood, Pleats

www.co-opsales.info DON’T PAY MORE AT YOUR LOCAL HARDWARE STORE!

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

REUPHOLSTERING 718.881.7691

STYLISH DECORATORS

3314 White Plains Rd., Bronx, NY 10467

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Under the Direction of

BECAUSE YOUR EYES DESERVE THE BEST!

Dr. Gary Fishman and Dr. Simon Wu

N EYE EMERGENCIES! Get seen and treated by an Ophthalmologist same day, without the long wait of an ER! DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT FOR: N Cataracts N Glaucoma N Dry Eyes N Diabetic Eye Disease

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COMPLETE EYE EXAM N

The Latest Technology for Diagnosis and Treatment for Adults and Children.

Get a Second Opinion Of Your Eye Condition.

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