Co-op City Times 01/02/16

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Vol. 51 No. 1

Saturday, January 2, 2016

Co-op City’s 19th Annual Kwanzaa Celebration

BY LAURETTA J. JAYSURA

More than 100 Co-op City residents and their guests, ranging in age from young children to senior citizens, many dressed in traditional African attire, came out to the 19th annual Kwanzaa Celebration held this past Sunday,

junction with the African-American Association, the community’s annual Kwanzaa celebration is a traditional, joyous affair that keeps getting bigger and better with each passing year.

“I enjoy Kwanzaa because it is a time to celebrate our own culture with

Francine Reva Jones leads other community leaders in commemorating the annual celebration of Kwanzaa

December 27th in the Bartow Center.

Presented by the Coalition of African-American Churches & Community Organizations of Co-op City in con-

family and friends,” said one of the many celebrants in attendance. Another

See page 6 for First Business Day notice (Continued on page 2)

Window Guard Notices to be mailed to all shareholders January 4; return process is changing This time every year all NYC building owners, including Co-op City, are mandated to mail out window guard notices to all residents as part of NYC’s program to prevent children from falling from windows. This annual process requires Co-op City households to return a fully-completed and signed Window Guard Form.

The return process is changing slightly this year. In years past the form was mailed back to Riverbay for processing and a printed envelope was provided to mail the completed form back to Riverbay. This year, each household will be mailed the form on a large postcard (no envelope) with a perforated section. (The mailing will also include a copy of the 2016 NYC Fire Safety Guide.) Shareholders are required to fully complete the window guard form and then separate the form along the perforation and mail it back to the printed address which will be the address of Jack Jaffa and Associates, a widely-used New York City based Safety Notice Mailing Service.

(See page six for a sample copy of the form).

The Jaffa firm will then track the process, scan the response and provide a computerized accounting of the required return of each form for each home, reducing the cost while improving the efficiency of the process.

If you prefer, the completed and signed Window Guard Forms can still be returned to Riverbay in person by dropping them off at your CSO office. For persons who need help in filling out the forms, CSO staff will again be provided to assist. The forms will begin being mailed out by Monday, January 4th and each household should receive their form by the end of next week. The deadline for their return is February 15th. Households who do not return the form by the deadline will have a second notice delivered to them in person. Window guards can save a child’s life.

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Outside broker negotiates big rent hike with major tenant in Bartow

BY JIM ROBERTS

The Rite Aid Pharmacy in the Bartow Shopping Center will continue to serve Co-op City residents for many years to come following its lease renewal negotiated for Riverbay by outside commercial real estate broker KZA Realty Group.

Rite Aid extended its lease for the 8,045-square-foot space for another 15 years and will pay a significant increase on its current rent that will provide shareholders with several million additional dollars over the life of the lease.

Rite Aid has been in the Bartow Center for over 20 years.

The Riverbay Board of Directors approved the Rite Aid lease extension by a vote of 11-0 with four members absent at its Dec. 17 meeting.

KZA Realty was retained to attract and retain commercial tenants into

Co-op City’s three shopping plazas at market rent prices in order to increase the rental income for Co-op City shareholders. The Rite Aid lease is the first deal that KZA has negotiated for Riverbay.

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2015 Year in Review: July - December

BY BILL STUTTIG The following is an account of the major events occurring in, or affecting Co-op City during the last six months of 2015 as reported by the Co-op City Times. Last week’s issue featured an account of the first half of 2015.

JULY During the first week of July, the Department of Public Safety began training 17 new recruits who would then join the Public Safety force in September. It is the first new class of recruits in more than three years as the new officers were needed to replace those who left due to retirement or moving on to another agency. The new class, the first to be led by new training director Lt. Shelda Williams, helped the department restore its rolls to approximately 100 full-time officers.

The need for a fully-staffed Public Safety force was made clear on the morning of July 1, as 19 vehicles parked near the intersection of Co-op City

Blvd. and Baychester Avenue were vandalized. In the weeks that followed, Department of Public Safety undercover officers were used to concentrate on this recurring problem and an arrest was made, stopping the troubling crime spree.

As part of its ongoing reorganization, Riverbay Corporation hired a Director of Procurement to oversee the c o m m u n i t y ’s purchasing, procurement and inventory control. The new Procurement Director, Jose Mendez, brought 20 years of relevant corporate supervisory experience to the community.

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Rite Aid important to start repositioning the shopping centers within Co-op City. I think it’s time for them to be revitalized,” said Kathy Zamechansky, president of KZA Realty, and a veteran of more than 30 years in the local real estate industry. Zamechansky was named president of the BronxManhattan Association of Realtors (BMAR) in December of 2014.

“The residents use their own shopping centers and I think it’s time to bring some of the current retailers up to market rate so the residents and the community can benefit by having significant income from their shopping centers,” she said.

Peter Merola, Riverbay’s Director of Finance, said the Rite Aid lease extension illustrates management’s goal of maximizing income from commercial properties for shareholders.

“Riverbay’s current management is focused on increasing the rents paid by its commercial tenants,” Merola said.

“As retail developments continue to

Kwanzaa

young man offered, “I have been guilty in the past of not paying attention to Kwanzaa but I see now that it brings families together to celebrate our own history and heritage.”

The Co-op City celebration was held

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increase in the surrounding areas of Co-op City, Riverbay’s property commands a higher value.

“Management recognized this and engaged a well-established and respected commercial real estate broker in the Bronx who is helping Riverbay obtain market rents for its commercial stores. All of this benefits the shareholders since more rents received from commercial tenants help keep carrying charges affordable for the shareholders,” Merola said.

KZA did studies of the commercial rents in the local area and determined that the existing Rite Aid lease was now well below market value, according to Daniel McVeigh, a broker with the firm. “We went back to Rite Aid with a market present-value lease proposal and after several weeks of negotiations we came to an agreement that was presented to the Riverbay Board and they approved it,” he said.

Earlier this month, by a vote of 9-4 with two directors absent, the Board approved a resolution to seek market

might be willing to go across the street in Bartow. Bay Plaza has exclusives, so I’m sure there are many retailers who would love to be there but can’t. We are going to reach out to them and say you can be right here across the street and have high, high visibility where thousands of cars go by every day.”

KZA will set out to lease whatever vacancies now exist in the shopping centers to new tenants, and, as lease renewals come up, will work with Kim Umstead of Riverbay’s Leasing Department and Michael Munns from the Legal Department to develop strategies to re-sign those tenants, McVeigh said.

“We work in upper Manhattan, the Bronx and lower Westchester, so we can bring a bigger picture regarding what the trends are, who’s looking, and what they’re looking for,” Zamechansky said. “We will be working with the Riverbay staff to enhance the retail services that the shopping centers now provide to residents.”

their presence for their generosity and attendance in making this year’s Kwanzaa celebration a great success once again.

Additional community leaders who

took part were City Councilman Andy King, African-American Association President Kevin Lambright, and Board Directors Evelyn Turner and Junius Williams.

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theme of the celebration and was stressed throughout. The very articulate Bernard White, Program Director & Host of Community Progressive Radio Metro and former program director at WBAI, served as the guest speaker,

The Kuumba African Drummers and Dancers perform

on the second day of Kwanzaa, which, according to the “Seven Principles” (Nguzo Saba) on which the holiday week is based, stands for ‘self-determination. The festivities were led by Ebony Rae Lambright who gracefully reinforced the themes of the week-long celebration as she led a fun-filled and spirited program, including music, dance, crafts and teachings, which are central to African and African-American culture and values.

Young people at the gathering were a central part of the lighting of the Unity Candle, led by Francine Reva Jones, a Riverbay Board Director, and one of the founding producers of the traditional celebration which has now been part of Co-op City’s cultural calendar for close to two decades.

The Kwanzaa message and the Nguzo Saba was a very important

rent for the commercial space at the former Bingo Hall on Bartow Avenue.

That resolution made the case that the 9,531 square-foot space has the potential of bringing in $40,000 a month in market rent to Riverbay and the 6-month delay authorized by the prior Board resolution on the bingo hall could result in a $240,000 loss of income to the corporation. “…The Board has an obligation to provide the most economical operation of Co-op City in order to maintain the lowest possible carrying charges, and the potential loss of $240,000 in commercial rent income is not in the best interest of shareholders,” the resolution stated in regard to the former Bingo Hall site.

KZA was recently assigned to secure a tenant for the Bingo Hall site and is now analyzing what tenants are in Bay Plaza and the Peartree Center to determine which retailers to target.

“We want to see who’s missing,” Zamechansky said. “For example, if a pet store is in Bay Plaza, another pet store

delivering a stirring message and challenge to all to “raise the level and frequency of the conversations that we have, and bring everything to the table and talk about what is happening in our communities to get results.” He spoke about the senseless deaths and shootings going on around the country and added, “We must support our young people and not allow them to be disempowered and taken out; the seven principles are good for any society that cares about itself.”

Coalition President Virginia Stewart then presented Mr. White with the Cultural/Political Leadership Award.

Following the very grand Karamu, or feast, the Kuumba African Drummers and Dancers performed for the enjoyment of all.

President Stewart thanked everyone who contributed food, talent, or just

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Combing Co-op City Find out what’s going on in Co-op City here...

Support group for caregivers

A support group for people who give care to an infirmed or disabled loved one, family member, or friend is offered each Tuesday at 1 p.m. at the Bartow Community Center, Room 31. The program features guest speakers each week touching on such topics as elder care law, available home care services, personal safety initiatives to protect your loved one, and information on handling specific conditions such as Alzheimer’s Disease. For registration information, call 718-320-2066.

Self-defense class for seniors

JASA in collaboration with the Women’s Empowerment SelfDefense Academy, will offer selfdefense classes for seniors at 1 p.m. each Friday from January 8 through February 12th in Dreiser Auditorium B. The workshops will focus on practical self-defense techniques including improving awareness of your surroundings as well as practicing good personal safety habits. For registration information call 718-320-2066.

Community Board 10 holds first 2016 general meeting on January 21

Community Board 10 will hold its first general monthly meeting of 2016 on Thursday, January 21 at Villa Barone Manor, 737 Throggs Neck Expressway. Community Board 10 serves the interests of the communities of the east Bronx, including Co-op City. Time is provided at each monthly meeting for the general public to raise areas of potential concern and action for the Community Board but speaking time must be reserved in advance. To arrange to speak regarding an issue of concern in this or other communities within the Board’s service area, call 718-892-1161 during regular business hours.

Year in Review Farmer’s Market, opened up again on July 8th at the corner of Aldrich Street and Asch Loop, bringing fresh produce from regional farmers to the community each Wednesday through November.

One resident who showed up on opening day said “I love it. Having fresh vegetables that I am not paying a fortune for is very helpful.”

In mid-July, Mayor Bill de Blasio came out on the side of Co-op City and dozens of other communities who feel that they have not been given their due in terms of having their community wired of fiber optic technologies.

Mayor de Blasio said on behalf on the city’s residents: “Through a thorough and comprehensive audit, we have determined that Verizon substantially failed to meets its commitment to the people of New York City. Broadband is a key component of this administration’s fight to create opportunity and sustainable economic development in every corner of the five boroughs.” The fight to require Verizon to live up to its agreement to have every community in New York City wired for fiber optic services continues today.

In mid-July came word that one of Co-op City’s most beloved community leaders, Seth Olubyi Sehindemi, also known as “Mr. B”, had passed. “Mr. B” had served as president of the Building 13 Association for many years and was beloved by many residents and Riverbay workers for the kind and gracious way that he conducted his volunteer service.

On July 22nd, the Riverbay Board approved a 10-year lease for an urgent care and walk-in medical clinic in the Bartow Shopping Center. “This is an extremely valuable service to have in this community, especially with our large senior population,” said Board Director Andrea Leslie. The resolution granting the long-term lease passed unanimously.

Also on July 22nd, one of the two remaining 45,000 pound transformers from the original construction of the Power Plant in 1968 was hoisted from the plant grounds and trucked away for a needed overhaul. The reconditioned transformer was returned to the community by November.

On July 29th, the Bronx District Attorney’s office announced that three Co-op City residents were among 23 Bronx residents arrested and indicted as part of a wide ranging investigation into illegal gang activity in the borough. An arrest made by Public Safety earlier in the year proved helpful in providing key evidence that helped the investigation succeed.

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AUGUST In early August, Riverbay received a letter from HUD’s New York City regional office demanding that the Board hire an outside managing agent or face consequences. In the weeks and months that followed, Board members have worked towards negotiating with the supervisory agency over a compromise that would be satisfactory to the Board as well as the supervising federal agency.

On August 6th came the very sad news that long time Board Director and former Riverbay President Al Shapiro passed away after a brief illness. Mourners remembered Al’s role in helping to guide Riverbay through very difficult times during his two terms as President, one in the late ‘80s and again in 2003. His long-time colleague, friend and occasional adversary Othelia Jones said, “People don’t realize all the good that Al did here. He saved the people of this community hundreds of millions of dollars over the years because he was never afraid to take on the state. We were often on different sides of issues over the many years we served together but we always respected each other. With Al, it was never personal.”

A new commanding officer of the 45th Precinct was named in early August – Captain Danielle Raia. In an interview with the Co-op City Times she said “I will definitely continue the close working relationship that the Precinct and Public Safety has had over many years. I consider this department in Co-op City to be a real asset to the Precinct in general.”

In mid-August, a new 150-ton boiler for the Co-op City Power Plant began making the long journey by barge to Co-op City from Louisiana. The boiler finally arrived here in early October.

Public Safety began regularly using body cameras to record officer activities.

Chief Frank Apollo had researched the use of body cameras long before the recent troubling incidents of questionable police confrontations throughout the nation. The Riverbay Board of Directors approved the use of the cameras in April and following an extensive training period they were put into regular use on August 17th.

In mid-August, tests results were released by the state Department of Education indicating, among other things,

that Co-op City schools far outperform schools borough-wide on average and in some case nearly doubling the proficiency numbers of the overall district.

On August 20th, Riverbay installed a new prototype lobby monitor in a Section 5 building which allows the lobby attendant and residents to view camera shots from key public areas in the building on a nearly round-the-clock basis.

On that same day, the newly remodeled basketball courts in Section 5 were completed and reopened. Thanks to Game Over NYC, a non-profit youth sports promotion organization run by two former Co-op City residents, the new courts feature colorful restriping, fiberglass backboards and breakaway rims.

Other courts throughout Co-op City were due to receive the upgrades in the months that followed.

SEPTEMBER Two undercover Public Safety investigators spotted two men suspiciously looking into parked vehicles near Education Park during overnight hours. When the suspects were stopped and questioned, one was observed throwing a gun away and the other was found to be in possession of a high voltage Taser gun. Both men were placed under arrest. Neither one was a Co-op City resident but they were believed to be responsible for a rash of car break-ins committed in that vicinity over several months.

On September 11th, the 14th anniversary of the tragic attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon that killed more than 3,000 innocent Americans, Public Safety graduated 17 new officers in their ranks to better protect the community. Shortly after graduation ceremonies attended by family of the new officers, Board Directors, elected officials and Riverbay executives, the new officers began their responsibilities of patrolling the streets and buildings of Co-op City.

On the next day, September 12th, the annual Co-op City Community Fair in Section 5 was held, this year highlighted by a free basketball clinic conducted by Game Over NYC on the new courts that it helped refurbish earlier in the summer.

On September 16th, it was announced that Cablevision, which provides 80% of Co-op City residents with their cable television and/or internet service, is being sold to a major European communications corporation, Altice. The sale will have no effect on the existing cable agreement with Riverbay the community’s General Counsel explained right after the (Continued on page 4)

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Year in Review proposed sale was announced.

In mid-September a campaign to refurbish Co-op City’s 40-year-old community centers began as painters, power washers and polishers descended on all three community centers and worked through much of the autumn.

Two teenage girls were arrested after they allegedly robbed a cab driver at knife point as he was dropping them off near the Greenway early in the morning. The victim quickly reported the crime and Public Safety officers began a search of the area and found two suspects matching the cab drivers description, brought them in for questioning and then arrested them after they were picked out of a lineup by the victim and were found to be in possession of the victim’s cell phone.

Riverbay’s long-time safety director Kevin Keenan called it a career at the end of September after 40 years in the field of work place safety, the last 11 with Co-op City. Interim General Manager Noel Ellison said, “Kevin will be particularly difficult to replace because of his extensive knowledge of the myriad amounts of labor laws and safety requirements involved in all facets of government and business law.”

At the end of September, Pathmark in Bay Plazas closed due to the bankruptcy of its parent company, A&P, and was soon replaced in the same space by a Stop and Shop, the second to serve the Co-op city area.

Amalgamated Bank in the Bartow Shopping Center reopened in late September after completing its extensive renovation.

The deadline for shareholders applying for the Senior Citizen Rent Increase Exemption came and went on September 28th.

OCTOBER For the first time in more than 5 years, Riverbay appointed a Director of Internal Audit. Averil M. James-Bonnette, the former Director of Audit for the Caribbean Nation of St. Lucia, was hired and began working in early October. As she explained “An internal audit department is essential to any organization because it helps and assists management improve the functions of the business and strengthen the control system and the operational efficiency of the whole community.”

In a glimpse of what police work has become in the 21st century, Public Safety and the 45th Precinct relied on social media posts to gather intelligence about a potential youth confrontation after school near Bartow Avenue.

Because of the information gained from the social media monitoring, extra officers from both agencies were assigned to the area and successfully diffused any potential violence.

On October 3rd, Co-op City’s 4th annual College Career and Resource Fair was held attracting hundreds of Co-op City youth and parents to inquire about potential higher education and career opportunities offered by dozens of col-

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leges, schools and corporations.

At a meeting with Co-op City’s supervising governmental agencies – HUD and DHCR -- and its lenders, board and management representatives led by President Cleve Taylor made their case for allowing Co-op City to continue under selfmanagement while outlining several safeguards that have been put in place over the past year to protect the financial interests of the community and its lenders. While not specifically agreeing to Riverbay proposal, the supervising agencies have nevertheless allowed Riverbay to operate under self-management in the months that followed.

At an open board meeting, the following week, the board’s self-management proposal was explained in full to the community including a full explanation of the savings that have been realized through the self-management administration over the past 11 months.

On October 17th, the intersection of Bartow Avenue and Asch Loop was renamed in honor of the late founder of the Co-op City Tennis Club, Milton Alexander, who, along with his wife Lorraine, helped hundreds of Co-op City youth win in the game of tennis and, more importantly, in the game of life.

Also in October, hearing-impaired shareholders were given the option to request that a light signal be installed in their homes to allow them to better realize when someone is ringing, whether from the lobby or apartment front door.

On October 27th, five Public Safety Detectives and one Patrol Supervisor were honored by the fraternal law enforcement agency New York State Shields Inc. for their role in arresting individuals suspected of a shooting in Section 5 in March. The arrests, which included the recovery of several illegal guns, helped provide evidence used in a massive investigation into Bronx street gang activity which eventually led to 23 additional arrests of gang members throughout the borough.

NOVEMBER Elevators in four buildings were back in operation in early November after New York City safety inspectors deemed them safe to operate at slightly reduced speeds. The four buildings - Building 10B, 29A, 28B and 22A – had complete elevator service restored following extended disruptions due to concerns about excessive vibrations occurring in one elevator in each building. The elevators had their speeds reduced from 350 feet per minute to 275 feet per minute and are now operating under a 120-day temporary permit issued by the New York City Department of Buildings.

Riverbay hired a new Human Resources Director, Inelle T.M. Cooper, during the first week of November. Ms. Cooper told the Co-op City Times, “My language is different

because I don’t like to use the word ‘problem’. I believe the words that we use create our experiences, so I like to call them ‘opportunities’ instead. I believe that when you think of circumstances as opportunities, then you will really go for it; you will strategize how to get to a positive end.”

Also in early November, Co-op City segued into the 21st Century with the launch of an extensive social media presence thanks to Riverbay’s new Communications Manager Zandra Kubota.

The new presence will include Riverbay pages on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook and soon a new more user friendly Riverbay website.

In mid-November, after hearing a number of reports from shareholders of near accidents because of the increasing and dangerous use of illegal electric bicycles by food deliveries personnel operating through Co-op City, the Department of Public Safety began enforcing a citywide prohibition on the use of these unlicensed and illegal vehicles before a serious accident occurred here.

Officers from Public Safety Emergency Services unit discovered a

5-year-old child wandering around in an unkempt condition late one night near a Co-op City building. The child was transported to Jacobi Medical Center to be treated. The city’s Administration of Children’s Service was alerted and representatives rushed to the scene to handle the case and ascertain and correct the possible neglect from which the child was seemingly suffering.

The Drammeh Center at 140 DeKruif Place opened an exhibition of works by artist John Jones focusing on Confederate Currency and how it reflected the cotton industry of the 19th century and attitudes towards slavery present at the time in the south during the Civil War period. The exhibit was available for viewing through early December.

Riverbay employees threw together a brief surprise reception for Riverbay’s interim General Managers Noel Ellison and Peter Merola to celebrate the one year anniversary of them managing the community.

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It’s Happening in Co-op City Rivers Run keeps on growing!

Due to the unseasonably warm weather that we have been enjoying, the Rivers Run Community Garden continues to produce fresh, delicious vegetables, long-past their normal growing season. The photos above were taken this past Sunday, December 27!

Photos courtesy Gail Sharbaan

Kwanzaa Celebration

Above, children prepare to light the Unity Candle at the 19th Annual Kwanzaa Celebration. Below, the crowd enjoys the festivities, which included dancing, drumming and a traditional feast.

Photos by Lauretta Jaysura

Thirty years of dedicated service Riverbay Human Resources Director Inelle Cooper and Interim General Manager Noel Ellison present a plaque to retiring Assistant Risk Management Director Sita Suleman honoring her for her more than 30 years of dedicated service to Co-op City. Sita and her husband Mohamed, a flooring supervisor for the Restorations Department, retired together on Thursday.

Photo by Bill Stuttig

Feeling the Holiday Spirit

Residents throughout Co-op City get into the spirit each year by volunteering to decorate their building lobbies or floors. The decoration of the lobby of Building 15A (left) is an annual tradition led by Building 15A Association President Dorothea Castle and a team of dedicated volunteers including Dexter Brackett, Philip Hernandez, Jonathan Vasquez, and Minnie Daniels. In Building 20A, Carmen Sanchez decorates the 17th floor (above) for a number of holidays throughout the year, but none as elaborate as Christmas, at which time she says she spends two weeks outfitting the floor with snowflakes, toy trains, wooden soldiers, Christmas trees and many of the other popular symbols of the joyous holiday season.

Photos by Bill Stuttig

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New Window Guard Forms

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(718) 320-3300, ext. 3375 cctimes@riverbaycorp.com

Here is an example of the new Window Guard form you will receive in the mail, along with the 2016 Fire Safety Guide. Please watch for it and return it according to the instructions.

Rozaan Boone Editor-in-Chief

Bill Stuttig

Associate Editor

Jim Roberts

Business Manager

Jennifer Piovanetti Operations Manager

Ralph Henriquez

Production Manager

The contents of the Window Guard Form mailing shareholders should begin receiving next week.

NOTICE to all cooperators

in Building 3A the “C” line; Building 8 the “H” line; Building 13 the “A” line

The domestic hot and cold water will be shut down in order to do restoration work on Monday, Jan. 4 from 9 a.m. to 12 noon. As soon as the work has been completed the hot and cold water will be restored. Please make sure that you keep your faucets in a closed position and all drains cleared of objects.

We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your —CSO (Dreiser Loop) patience in this matter.

REMINDER to all Shareholders

Please note that due to the observance of New Year’s Day on Friday, January 1, the first business day of this month will be this Monday, January 4, 2016.

The drop boxes located in the community centers where shareholders can deposit their carrying charge envelopes will open on the morning of January 4.

Disposal of electronics

Shareholders disposing of most large electronics must bring them down to the basement area designated for bulk garage as required by state law which makes it illegal for these items to be discarded with regular trash.

As a result of the e-waste ban, Sanitation workers will no longer collect electronics left at curbside.

Here in Co-op City, even though garbage is picked up from the residential buildings and the dumpster pads throughout the community by Riverbay workers and taken to the Peartree garbage facility and then from there, Sanitation picks up and carts away the community’s garbage, the e-waste law makes it illegal for most electronics to be discarded along with regular trash, so these items have to be separated out.

According to the Environmental Protection Agency, electronics are the fastest growing category of solid waste in the United States and they contain both valuable and harmful material in which case it is very important that they are recycled responsibly.

Co-op City residents of hi-rise residential buildings disposing of large electronics must bring them down to the basement and place them in the designated bulk garbage areas, not on the dumpster pads.

Residents in the townhouses, however, will continue to place their e-waste (electronic waste) at their respective dumpster pads for pick up by Riverbay.

According to the city’s Department of Sanitation website, electronics covered under the e-waste ban are: • Computers, including items such as tablets and e-readers.

• Televisions, as well as cathode ray tubes.

• Small Scale Servers.

• Computer peripheral, which include monitors, electronic keyboards, electronic mice or similar pointing devices, facsimile machines; document scanners and printers.

• TV peripherals, such as VCR’s, Digital Video Recorders, DVD players, Digital Converter boxes, Cable or Satellite Receivers and electronic or video game consoles • Portable devices, including Portable Digital Music Players, tablets and e-readers (considered computers).

Important Notice to Shareholders of Building 19 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.

Building 19

Current Lease Expiration Date

New 3 yr.

Expiration Date

Building 19 140 Alcott Place

Mar. 31, 2016

Mar. 31, 2019

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Writers will be limited to one letter per topic.

Anonymous or unsigned letters will not be accepted for publication.

Letters cannot exceed 350 words.

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

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Public Safety Report

CCPD offers Internet safety tips for kids, teens and young adults

BY LIEUTENANT PAM APOLLO If part of your holiday shopping included a laptop or desktop computer, or a hand held device or cell phone capable of accessing the internet, this article is required reading. Kids as young as two years old are fluent in the use of an iPad for a variety of tasks and learning opportunities. This holiday season brought us new iPad Pro models and the iPhone 6S Plus making the devices lighter, more versatile and even more widely owned.

Regardless of how you feel about technology, it is here to stay and becoming more sophisticated every year. All of this technology presents a world of opportunity as well as some new risks. Just compare the size, features and capabilities of today’s internet capable cell phones to those of just a few years ago. By being aware of these risks and taking steps to protect your child the Internet can open up a world of possibilities.

Facebook and Myspace have lost popularity among the teenage crowd. They have been replaced by Twitter, Tumblr, Instagram, Snapchat, Keek and Pinterest. All of these sites offer teens aged 13 and over the opportunity to communicate with friends and family. Teens and young adults can exchange photographs, videos and messages via these websites.

Unfortunately these and other social networking sites have become a popular tool among sex offenders looking for young victims. By simply joining a social networking site, often with false information, sexual predators have access to the profiles of numerous potential victims.

During the teenage and preteen years it is not uncommon for young adults to experience curiosity regarding their sexuality. It is normal for adolescents to have a desire to communicate with others in the same age group regarding these matters. Sexual predators can pretend to be a similar age and establish communication with adolescents via social networking sites and chat rooms. In many cases the desired end result of the sexual predator is to establish an inperson meeting with the child. The results of this type of meeting can have catastrophic results. Sting operations have caught 40-something-year-old men pretending to be 15-year-old boys or girls on the Internet.

They work slowly and patiently, knowing just what to say to net their victim.

In a survey conducted by The National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy and CosmoGirl.com it was revealed that a large number of teens are using technology to send or post nude or semi-nude pictures to others. The survey revealed that one in five teen girls (22%), 11% aged 13-16, have electronically sent or posted online nude or semi-nude images of themselves. These images initially meant to be private have often been widely disseminated. Many teens admit that they have sent these images to persons they only know online.

It is very important that parents speak to their kids about what they are doing while online as well as in real life. Make sure your kids fully understand that messages or pictures they send over the Internet or their cell phones are not truly private or anonymous.

Let your children know the consequences and embarrassment of having these images end up in the wrong hands. A good rule of thumb: “Do not text any pictures you wouldn’t want your principal to see.” This can always actually happen. Possession or transmission of certain types of images can be against the law, up to a felony in some cases.

Parents should always know who their kids are communicating with in real life, on the phone and online. Restrict hours of usage for cell phones, computers and other electronic devices. Monitor your (Continued on page 22)

Co-op City Times / January 2, 2016

OPPORTUNITIES AT CO-OP CITY

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Tell your friends, relatives and employers about:

2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475 • 718-320-3300 Riverbay Corporation is an equal opportunity employer.

For information on CONTRACT OPPORTUNITIES ONLY, please contact: Lenya Garcia at Lgarcia@riverbay corp.com; AND Barbara Penn at Bpenn@riverbaycorp.com. Please note that emails should be sent to both parties.

Please DO NOT email resumes for EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES to the aforementioned emails.

For EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES, please see bottom of the employment listings for specific directions.

CONTRACT SUMMARY

Contract 3023, Installation of Building Transformers in the buildings Bids Due: January 5, 2016 at 2:00 p.m.

Bonding: Bonding is required Insurance: Insurance is required

Contract 3043, Installation of hollow doors and frames Pre-Bid Meeting: January 7, 2016 Bids Due: January 21, 2016 at 2 p.m.

Insurance: Insurance is required

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Open to all candidates in Local 94 & 94A; Dec. 21 – Dec. 29, 2015. Open to all Internal Riverbay Employees, Dec. 30, 2015 – January 7, 2016 Job Reference #: 15-67 Request for transfer/promotion must be received by the Human Resources department by Jan. 5th, 2016.

Employees are responsible for submitting the transfer forms in person to the Human Resources Department.

Employees who are promoted will receive the applicable rate scale for this position.

Helper Power Plant Ideal candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day duties of assisting Mechanics, Electricians and Instrument Technicians with electrical, mechanical, or instrumentation tasks as they are assigned. Assist in the maintenance of power plant vehicles and report any vehicle malfunctions. Assist the plant staff in maintaining the cleanliness of the plant and pump rooms. Selected candidate will responsible for reviewing and observing all safety rules, regulations and instructions.

Job Description: Ideal candidate will: • Transfer tools, parts, equipment, and supplies to and from work stations and other areas. • Disassemble broken or defective equipment to facilitate repair and reassemble equipment when repairs are complete. • Assist in installing or replacing of machinery, equipment, and new or replacement parts and instruments, using hand or power tools. • Assist in examining and testing machinery, equipment, components, and parts for defects to ensure proper functioning. • Hold or supply tools, parts, equipment, and supplies for other workers. • Position vehicles, machinery, equipment, physical structures, and other objects for assembly or installation, using hand tools, power tools, and moving equipment. • Adjust, maintain, and repair tools, equipment, and machines, and assist more skilled workers with similar tasks. • Assist in the adjustment, connecting, or disconnect wiring, piping, tubing, and other parts, using hand or power tools. • Clean or lubricate vehicles, machinery, equipment, instruments, tools, work areas, and other objects, using hand tools, power tools, and cleaning equipment. • Assemble and maintain physical structures, using hand or power tools. • Tend and observe equipment and machinery to verify efficient and safe operation. • Apply protective materials to equipment, components, and parts to prevent defects and corrosion. • Prepare work stations for use by mechanics and repairers. • Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements: High School Diploma or equivalent Required; Valid Driver License (NY, NJ, CT, PA) required at time of appointment; Degree is a plus; Some experience with the operation of equipment used in a Power Plant is a plus; Must be able to read and write in English; Bi-Lingual is a plus; Candidate must be capable of operating various hand and power tools.

Testing Requirements: Drug test; Background check.

Physical Requirements: Applicant must have ability to walk for long periods of time, twist, kneel, push, stoop, climb ladders/stairs and lift heavy objects up to 75 lbs. pounds.

Days and Hours of operation may vary on a flexible schedule.

FLSA: Non-Exempt How to Apply: All applicants are advised to submit a resume along with the application. Applications are

given out at the below address from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Open to all applicants from December 31, 2015 to January 8, 2016 • Job Reference #: (15-71) The Human Resources department must receive request for transfer/promotion by 01.11.16. Employees are responsible for submitting the transfer forms directly to the Human Resources Department. Employees who are promoted will receive the applicable rate scale for this position.

Accounts Receivable Bookkeeper Finance Dept.

Selected candidate will be responsible for applying cooperators’ monthly payments into Yardi System.

Candidate will be responsible for responding to cooperators regarding their accounts in person and writing.

Selected person will be responsible for sending written notifications to cooperators regarding their payments/ accounts (i.e. insufficient funds, incomplete payments).

Applicant will be responsible for ensuring compliance with court stipulations and 3-day demand notices, reviewing respective cooperator accounts, prior to commencing legal action and payment processing.

Candidate will need to respond to inquiries from outside agencies (i.e. HRA) as it pertains to cooperator accounts.

He/She will be responsible for answering departmental calls, taking of messages and responding to emails as necessary. Selected candidate must be detail oriented coupled with excellent customer service skills.

Job Description: Ideal candidate will: • Maintain residential receivable accounts by posting payments, generating daily deposit tickets in Yardi system for direct payments. • Maintain and update status of Cooperators who are in arrears to determine when to begin legal action or to ensure adherence to court stipulated payment schedule. • Review information presented on 3 Day Demand Notice to ensure that the information therein is valid. • Respond to cooperator inquiries as it relates to the status of their accounts (i.e. balances, late fees, community complaints, parking fees, surcharges, deposits of daily bank receipts). • Respond to outside agency requests pertaining to shareholder accounts. • Operate office machines, such as photocopiers and scanners, facsimile machines, voice mail systems, and personal computers. • General administrative support. • Other projects as assigned.

Job Requirements: HS Diploma or equivalent is required. College degree is a plus; 3 – 5 years previous accounting/bookkeeping experience; Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, with strong Excel skills; Knowledge of Yardi system is a plus; Must be able to multitask in a fast-paced environment; Strong interpersonal and communication skills; Knowledge of basic accounting principles; Must be available for emergency work; Must be able to read and write in English; BiLingual is a plus.

Testing Requirements: Arithmetic Test; Problem Solving Test; Accounting Vocabulary Test; Bookkeeping Principles Test; Drug Screening Test; Background check Days and Hours: Monday – Friday, Hours will vary between 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Status: Non-exempt How to Apply: All applicants are advised to submit a resume along with the application. Applications are given out at the below address from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Applications are given out at the following address from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.: Riverbay Corporation Administration Office, 2049 Bartow Ave., Bronx, NY 10475; OR Resumes can be faxed to 718-320-3672 with the Job Title and Job Reference # on the TOP RIGHT CORNER of the resume. *Riverbay Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer* Applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, creed, ethnicity, alienage, citizenship, color, religion, national origin, age, sex or sexual preference, marital status, military status, disability or any other recognized protected basis under any applicable federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. Please inform Human Resources if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process.

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Celebrating our heritage and culture Evelyn Turner

Many, many thanks to Board Member Director’s Viewpoint over the country including Francine Reva Jones, Kevin and Ebony Co-op City. The Seven (7) Lambright for another successful Kwanzaa Principals are: UnityCultural Celebration on Sunday, December Umoja “we help each Second Vice President 27, 2015. Thanks to cooperators for donatother.” Self-Determination ing food and beverages for the celebration.

– Kujichagulia “we decide things for ourselves.”

Members of the Co-op City AfricanCollective Work – Ujima “we work together to American Association and the Coalition make life better.” Cooperative Economics-Ujamma “we build and support our own businesses.” of African-American Churches and Purpose-Nia “We have a reason for living.”

Community Organizations are to be comCreativity-Kuumba –“we use our minds and hands mended. The event was well-attended and to make things.” Faith-Imani “we believe in ourmay require a larger venue next year. selves, our ancestors, and our future.”

It is important to note that Kwanzaa is a Director Reva Jones shared a poem, “ON THE ORIcultural holiday, not a religious one; therefore it is availGINS OF THINGS” that we both cherish by Ancestor able to all religious faiths.

Listervelt Middleton, a Columbia, South Carolina Kwanzaa, founded by Dr. Maulana Karenga in 1966, is an African American holiday celebrated from native: December 26 to January 1. It is based on the agricultur(Edited version) “Look around you Black Child your al celebrations of Africa called “the first fruit” celebracreations is everywhere though painted; distorted given tions which were times of harvest, reverence, commemnew names they bear your prints just the same. So oration, and celebrations. It’s a time when we gather and sharpen your eyes tune your ear so you’ll know what celebrate our heritage and achievements, reverence for you see understand what you hear. You were the first to the Creator and creation, retrieve the best from our past, write, the first to read, humanity sprang from your black recommit to cultural ideals and celebration of the good. seed.

Dr. Karenga, a genius, has two Doctorate Degrees Other minds have been credited with the things they and had the vision to understand that African Americans learned from you: Newton, Pythagoras, Kepler and Galileo too. The George Washington Monument is have to resist the erasure of blackness and human rights yours too. in the years to come. He saw the need to create a Your God Osiris was restored to life long before Celebration that would “SANKOFA” retrieve the best Buddha long before Christ and today what you call the from our past for the present and meet the future undeMadonna and Child is but the first Black family worterred. When practicing the seven (7) principals of Kwanzaa our numerous cultural gifts that enrich the shipped’ long the Nile and when you feel the Spirit – the landscape of the world will be preserved and continualHoly Ghost you should know that it started at Abydos ly revitalized. where God Osiris’ body was laid the Holy Land where Africans prayed. Minute by minute, hour by hour as you Kwanzaa celebrations and parties are happening all

Broun Place Townhouse Association

From Broun Place Townhouse Association: BREAD DUMPED AGAIN – as it started on Memorial Day, it continues through the New Year.

Again I have taken a photograph and sent it trying to get action on moving a camera to be on the dumpster pad to see who this nasty culprit is. When it is brought to my attention, we clean it up.

But we are really tired of this so report your observations to Public Safety, 718379-3050 or drop a note to an executive committee member. Give specifics in your report and get the names of whom you are speaking with.

Thank you to the Co-op City Times for your consistent, accurate, ethical and “important subject” reporting to the people of Co-op City throughout this past year and all the years prior. The Co-op City Times is your source for the actual information of Co-op City and our citizens. Next, thank you to the thirteen families that contributed to our gift for our groundskeeper, Marion. Thanks to you, the association collected almost $200 for his gift.

Thank you also to the Executive Committee of the Broun Place Townhouse Association. They truly do their positions proudly, Vice President, Vivian Burrus; Secretary, Reverend Grace Emanuel; Treasurer, Lillian Richardson; President, Eva Lazaar; and meeting hosts, Lana Spalding and Jesse Seise. Your membership and ideas for Broun Place are welcomed. The next meeting is Thursday, January 21 and then we will celebrate the New Year as we did at last year’s January meeting.

Please keep in touch with your Executive Committee, discuss and/or refer your problems regarding sustaining Broun Place and Co-op City. Be on the lookout for people who break our community rules but please don’t “YOU” intervene.

How are you tolerating traffic?

Please keep your road rage safety belted.

Yeah, they are sneaking up on merge lanes; ease over and get to your destination. We see an increase in illegal dumping especially around Stillwell Avenue.

We spoke to the CPB10 and will follow up. We will attend all open meetings on the plans for the traffic project announced November 28th.

Winter weather this year is inconsistent for sure but hopefully your patios and terraces are prepared for the eventuality of snow and winter extremes.

Cover your tables, chairs and grills.

Almost every corner of our neighborhood has a litter can; use them for your litter. Please follow garbage recycling rules when disposing of your garbage.

Signs are clearly posted at the compactor sites. Discarded holiday trees belong bagged and placed toward the rear of the dumpster pad.

We saw many festivities celebrating Kwanzaa. It began last Saturday and ends today. Seven principals are celebrated with a daily candlelight ceremony each candle honoring African culture and solidarity. Although Kwanzaa began being broadly accepted in 1966 it is really honoring ancient traditions. We hope everyone learns from Kwanzaa. Happy Holiday and a Happy and Healthy New Year to everyone.

—Eva Lazaar

lose your history you lose your power. So sharpen your eyes tune your ear so you’ll know what you see understand what you hear.”

The guest speaker was Bernard White, a former WBAI staff. He challenged us to have more discussions about what is happening to Black Women, Men and Youth the community is losing due to gun violence, legal and illegal. He also shared dismal statistics about the lack of Black men missing as fathers and husbands for this generation of children and black women in particular. We were asked to consider the fact that guns are being made available to communities of color and it may be by design. Again, we need to be having discussions like other cultures.

The Drummers and Dancers were fantastic. Again, thanks to EVERYONE who took time out of their busy schedules to make sure that Co-op City celebrated Kwanzaa. Thanks Director Junius Williams for his participation and support.

Thanks to parents for sharing this celebration with your children.

Also, we commend a Co-op City emerging young leader, Ebony Lambright, MC for the evening.

As African-American people “may we forever stand, true to our God, true to our native land.”

HAPPY NEW YEAR! I am seeking volunteers for the College Fair and other youth activities for 2016.

Let’s Get It On! All ages, gender and cooperators with disabilities are welcome to volunteer.

Check out OPEN BOOK NEW YORK: www.openbooknewyork.com. See how your tax dollars are being spent!

I may be reached at: Evelyn M. Turner, 917-324-1033 – eturner@riverbayboard.com. Write me at: Evelyn M. Turner, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475.

CO-OP CITY FOOT CARE CENTER SECTION 5 • BUILDING 29C 4240 HUTCHINSON RIVER PARKWAY EAST

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

Most Union and Insurance Plans Accepted.

HIP CMO (Montefiore) Health Plan Accepted.

We participate in Postal Workers, Mail Handlers, Letter Carriers, Verizon Workers, 1199, GHI, Blue Shield, Empire Plan, Medicare, Travelers, United Health Care and many other union and major medical plans.

Se Habla Español MEDICARE ACCEPTED • HOUSE CALLS BY APPOINTMENT

Diabetic Patients with Medicare may be eligible for shoes.

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Co-op City Times / January 2, 2016

Co-op City Sports Velocity Track Club

The event had the 55 meter hurdles, 55 meter dash, 300 meter dash, 600 meter run, mile run, 4 x 200 meter relay, high jump, long jump, shot put and triple jump.

Most of the top teams from throughout the tri-state area were there. Medals were given out to the top 3 athletes in their event, division & gender. This was a champi-

onship type atmosphere and a preview of what the USA Track & Field Indoor National Championship would be like, since it will be hosted at Ocean Breeze Track & Field Athletic Complex this coming March of 2016.

Since Velocity is used to national championship meets, we were up for the task; all of our athletes ran well and we were able to earn five medals. Our top student athlete was Dontae Lindo, who won a gold medal in the boys 9 & 10 age division 1-mile run and then came back to win Silver in the 600 meter dash. Also, in the Boys 9 & 10 age division, Jordon Ingram took 2nd in the high jump. This is back-to-back silver medals for Jordon in the high jump.

In the girls 13 & 14 age division, Danielle Jackson won a silver medal in the 300 meter dash. In the boys 15 & 16 age division, Darius Gordon who is better known for his distance running, showed that he can sprint too. Darius took 3rd in the 300 meter dash. Great job athletes, you are ready for 2016!!!

Velocity Track Club New York is a 501C3 Non for profit. 100% of your donation will go to help our children.

For additional information, you can go to our website Velocitytrack.org or contact me, Coach Winston Dinkins

The Building 10 Association Board of Directors hopes your New Year thus far has been enjoyable and we wish you the best for the coming year.

Our first General Membership meeting for 2016 will occur on Tuesday, January 12, at 7 p.m. sharp. We hope you will attend and look forward to seeing you in the Association Room, located in the rear lobby of

Building 10B. The same week, following the General Membership Meeting, we will have a Building 10 Association New Year celebration on Saturday, January 16th, at 7 p.m. in the association room. Children can accompany their parents.

The Youth Committee’s Youth Movie Night previ-

Happy New Year! Velocity Track Club New York blessings continues throughout 2015 and we pray it continues in 2016. On Sunday, December 27th, we competed in the Ocean Breeze Youth Holiday Jam at the new Ocean Breeze Track and Field Athletic Complex. The facility is a 135,000 square-foot, state-of-the-art indoor track and field facility in Ocean Breeze Park, Staten Island. This $112 million athletic complex was funded by the City's PlaNYC initiative, with construction managed in coordination with the New York City Department of Design and Construction (DDC). The facility will become a premier destination for athletic events, drawing competitors from around the region. The elite-level hydraulically-banked competition track can convert from eight to six lanes and incline up to 4.5 feet. It would be wonderful to have a facility as such in the Bronx.

Next Defensive Driving class The next Black Forum defensive driving course will be Saturday, January 16, Room 1, Dreiser Community Center, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Lower your liability insurance cost by 10% and remove up to 4 points from your driver’s license. Please make your check in the amount of $35, payable to “the Black Forum of Co-op City,” and mail to P.O. Box 563, Bronx, N.Y. 10475 at least 1½ weeks before the class, or you can walk in on the day of the class but you must have $35 in cash to pay for the course.

Black Forum Aerobics and Zumba It’s time to get in shape, get healthy and feel healthy.

Body by Andrea’s aerobics classes are held Mondays and Wednesdays, and Zumba on Thursday. Classes are in the Dreiser Aud., 7:30 p.m. To register, please call (718) 320-8035. Nominal fee for each class.

Black Forum’s Lyons Mane Track Club Lyons Mane Track Club is now indoors in the Dreiser Auditorium. Register now by calling (718) 320-8035.

Youth ages 8-18. Practice on Mondays & Wednesdays.

Cooking classes starting soon If you enjoy cooking or would like to learn how to prepare healthy meals for yourself and/or your family, please call (718) 320-8035.

Sound Off, Co-op City, coming soon We will be starting Sound Off, Co-op City, for all cooperators to express themselves on the issues facing our community. Meetings will be held once or twice a month. More to follow. If interested, please call (718) 320-8035.

Food distribution sites On Thursdays, residents of Buildings 27, 28, 29, 32 and 33 must pick up food at the New Vision Church, 115 Einstein Loop, 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Likewise, residents of Building 26, 30, 31, 34 and 35 must go to the Evangelical Church, 2350 Palmer Avenue, 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. on Thursdays to pick up food. For information, please call (718) 320-8035.

Emergency Food Program We are open on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m., Room 20 in the

Building 10 Association

Black Forum

Dreiser Center. Also, due to budget constraints and shortage of available food, you must live within zip code 10475 to participate in this program. You must also have your card with you and bring two clean plastic shopping bags. Please also have your current photo ID, such as a non or driver’s license or any photo ID card with proof of address. You will then be issued a card in order to pick up food in the future.

at 914-441-6196 or email me at watclt@aol.com.

—Winston Dinkins

Velocity Track Club New York athletes with coaches sporting their medals at the Brand New Ocean Breeze Facility.

ously mentioned here has been postponed. Look for further details in future newspaper articles.

We look forward to seeing you at the next membership meeting. Share your thoughts with us about the events and meetings which transpired in 2015 and your ideas for what we can achieve in 2016.

—Ron Campbell We Need You - Join Us Today Membership is $5 per year/person. Call (718) 3208035 or write to Black Forum, P.O. Box 563, Bronx, NY 10475; email: coopcityblackforum@gmail.com or tonyshome10475@gmail.com. Help us keep independent community organizations alive in Co-op City.

Everyone is encouraged to join. Call or visit us, Room 20 in the Dreiser Community Center.

—Tony Illis

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Co-op City Times / January 2, 2016

Happy New Year

Daryl Johnson

We gave the members of our self-management team more than a fair chance to run Director’s this place. But, in my opinion, things didn't work out. And, now, some members of our board are searching for additional managers or a management team to take over.

Back To Square One Our board could have resolved this management crisis a long time ago by voting yes to bring in CompassRock as our new management agent. But, several board members made excuse after excuse to not vote for them. One of their main excuses was that they didn't have experience running everything that we have here. Was this a valid point? In my opinion, the answer is no. The reason is that Co-op City is basically a city within a city.

And, for the most part, we have systems in place so that we can take care of ourselves.

But, I believe that CompassRock brought comparable skills to the table. First of all, we have 15,372 apartments here. CompassRock manages 30,000 apartments across the nation. Included within this number are the 11,241 apartments, within 110 buildings, at their main location, Stuyvesant Town-Peter Cooper Village.

We have about 1,050 employees here. CompassRock manages 1,200 employees in Atlanta, Orlando, Reno, Las Vegas, and Phoenix. We spend an astronomical amount of money on outside lawyers. CompassRock has their own in-house legal team that handles their legal issues.

Security? They have 70 officers on their force.

Additionally, in line with NYC and other large cities, they have placed 1,232 security cameras in strategic locations to monitor their 80 acres of land.

So, overall, do they have experience in managing a property that's similar to Co-op City? In my opinion, the answer is yes. But, some directors will challenge this point by asking: "Do they have experience managing a power plant?"

And, my answer will be no. However, good managers will recognize their shortfalls and they will bring in other professional managers to help them.

Now, some directors will say that our self-management team can do the same thing. But, they fail to realize that HUD and the NYS Homes and Community Renewal (HCR) agency have issued several threats against this practice.

In other words, these agencies only want an outside management firm to run Co-op City. So, no, Riverbay will not be allowed to continue running a self-management team.

Townhouse Safety Issues There was an alleged incident that occurred in a townhouse. So, please make sure that you lock your doors and your windows before leaving your home.

I would like to encourage everyone to please call our Public Safety office immediately at 718-671-3050 if you see any type of suspicious activity in this community.

Equity Increase The board will soon be voting on a resolution to raise the equity from $4,500 per room to $5,500 per room.

Now, this increase might seem to help raise some additional money here. But, we have to look at how this increase is going to affect our cooperators that want to transfer to a different size apartment.

"I have been living in my 6 ½ room apartment for many years. But, now, everyone has moved out. So, it's tough for me to pay my carrying charges. I want to transfer to a smaller apartment. But, I don't have the money to pay for a smaller apartment. What can I do?" is a common question here.

One of the best things that this board can do is to meet with the NYS Homes and Community Renewal agency and our elected officials about this issue. Thereafter, we need to develop a system so that our cooperators can transfer apartments in a far easier manner.

So, my idea is to have swaps here. Example: Cooperator A has a big apartment, and cooperator B has a small apartment. Their needs have changed or are about to change. Solution: Riverbay would handle the entire transaction, according to specific guidelines. Then, each

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cooperator would be financially responsible for restoration work and other specific charges. Thereafter, with HCR's approval, they could legally swap apartments.

Moreover, they would avoid paying these high equity charges just to transfer apartments.

Service Updates - Channel 591 We have two really good resources that management can use to communicate with everyone here. For starters, we have an underused television resource, channel 591.

Then, we have our website, riverbaycorp.com.

Channel 591 has basic information about our community. "When using 'HE' powdered detergents. …" Then, our website is, um, just basic. But, with a little ingenuity, we can make these resources work for our benefit.

Personally, I would love to see channel 591 expand to cover a lot of community news, local events, educational items, safety issues, and even updates on emergency situations. Just like our newspaper, our building associations should be able to contribute appropriate material-videos and notices--to this channel.

Similarly, our website should be upgraded to offer a tremendous amount of information about our community and even updates on emergency situations.

So, as you can see, we have the proper tools. But, we just need to improve them and make better use of them.

Close I hope that 2016 will be a good year for this community. Also, I hope that everyone will have a happy, healthy, and a successful new year. Thank you.

Questions or comments? Please send a letter to: Daryl Johnson, Riverbay Board Director, c/o Riverbay Corporation, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475.

Or, please send a message to me at darylhjohnson@optonline.net (There are absolutely no problems with this email address. So, please double-check the spelling of this address if your message bounces back to you.) Also, please call me at 718-671-4544 if you don't receive a response from your message. You can also join me on Facebook by typing in: Daryl H. Johnson.

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

Thank you.

Co-op City Times / January 2, 2016

Building 25 Association

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Hi neighbors of Building 25 as stated in previous articles, I would like our weekly news articles to reflect safety, peace of mind for all of us and community involvement.

I hope that your 2015 holidays was all that you expected it to be, full of love, laughter and blessings.

As a reminder to you, please remember to dispose of your Christmas tree responsibly. The disposable Christmas tree bags would be the better way to go, but if you cannot find a disposable Christmas tree bag, use twine to tie the tree branches together and put in large garbage bags. However, if you find that

despite your efforts to properly dispose of the tree, the tree needles littered the hallway, elevator or lobby, please sweep it up; if the job is too big, find a Building 25 maintenance personnel and ask for help, or call the maintenance office for our building at 718-320-3403 and report it so that they can assist you. My point is, you do have options, but by no means ignore it.

On a lighter note, the Building 25 Holiday Party is scheduled for today, January 2 at 7:30 p.m. in the Building Association Meeting Room. Please watch for notices posted in the lobby of our building. I hope that you come

out and join us. If you have a favorite dessert, beverage or any other contribution that you would like to contribute, please feel free to bring it along with you. If not, come out anyway and have some fun with your neighbors, no shop talk, just pure fun.

Our next meeting will be scheduled Tuesday, January 19 at 7:30 p.m.

Notices will be posted near elevators to confirm this date or of changes. JASA (Jewish Association for Services for the Aged) is sending a representative to speak with us at this meeting about the services that their organization provides to senior citizens. Please come out to

Happy New Year to one and all!

The Holiday Pot Luck Party with DJ Val was fantastic. We had a good time dancing and socializing with each other.

As usual our room felt like a winter wonderland with the relighting of our fireplace and newly created winter window scene.

Thank you Building 13 and our friends from various buildings in the community for sharing and spending time with us during this busy holiday season. We had a ball and hope you did also.

Our next building meeting is sched-

uled for January 7. Information about the upcoming Building Election will be discussed. According to our by-laws voting will take place in March and the new term will commence April 1st, the beginning of our fiscal year. Thanks for attending our meetings and events. In the New Year we will introduce exciting activities and continue to keep you informed.

Happy Kwanzaa to those who celebrated the seven principles this past week: unity; self-determination; collec-

tive work and responsibility; co-operative economics; purpose; creativity; and faith.

Kwanzaa embraces the African-American heritage and culture through family and community festivities. Let us all embrace this year’s theme, Creating and Celebrating the Good.

YOGA classes will resume at the regularly scheduled day on Friday, January 8. What a way to start the New Year.

Game Night will be held on January 23. Come play Bid Whist (bring your partners), Left, Right and Center and

Bingo. Of course if there is another game you want to play, let us know.

Checks for Building 13 events should be made payable to Building 13 Assoc.

Inc. and mailed to Building 13 Assoc., 100 Casals Place #32K, Bronx, NY 10475.

For information contact Gail Sharbaan, Treasurer at 718-671-3801 or Leslie Peterson at 718-320-1370. Our website is www.bldg13assoc.com or e-mail us at bthirteen.assoc@yahoo.com. As always, thanks for making our team work.

—Leslie Peterson

helped move the cartons filled with decorations into position, even though there was lots of packing to do (still our “goto” gal).

Because of the selfless gesture of this elite, valuable group we again personified the spirit and heart of this special time of the year, at its very best. They also helped accomplish another outstanding, amazing display at Building 15A, to the delight and pleasure of not only the residents, but all the visitors, along with the delivery people. The best part always is watching the wideeyed, delighted expression of the children as in a wonderland. This decades old tradition of the building and its residents exhibits a sense of “welcome home” to everyone that crosses the threshold of the front door, whether Holiday decorations grace the lobby of Building 15A you live here or not.

(See more photos on page 5) Again, job well done!

Our sincere appreciation goes to: Dexter Year after year our aim is to make the Brackett and Phillip Hernandez, who spirit and meaning of the holidays a realhave, thankfully, more than once ity, no matter what the outside world is answered the call to service, along with bringing to fear. So far, so good! The newcomer Jonathan Vasquez (all three mission at our homestead seems to have young men having grown up in the been accomplished.

Mention should be made of the many building). Their contribution of time and effort was invaluable. Then there was cooperators who took the time again this the unexpected, but tremendous help of year to decorate their individual public another newcomer neighbor Minnie hallways. Thank you for extending the Daniels who, at the last minute, jumped celebratory mood throughout the high in without being asked and took to the rise. job like a pro. Last but not least, once A Happy, Healthy, Prosperous and again the leading workforce, designer/ Blessed New Year is sincerely wished to organizer, Dorthea Castle. Special men- one and all. It is truly hoped that the year tion to Carmen Molina for, on the night 2016 brings to our friends, family and before flying away to a family reunion, neighbors all good things and peace

everywhere. Our very best wishes are also extended to our troops all over the world.

Save the Date: The next association

meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, January 12. Watch for flyer.

—Dorthea Castle

Here we are again! Another year, another holiday season and lucky us!

Another stay of execution thanks to Mr. Noel Ellison, our interim Co-General Manager. We are eternally grateful.

On the same theme, there are other acknowledgements necessary to be extended to some special residents.

Because of a cooperative credo, along with their holiday spirit, as shown by volunteering their valuable time, helped to bring the cheerful multi-holiday atmosphere again to 100 Aldrich Street.

Building 13 Association

Building 15A Association

welcome them, show your support and get informed.

Our Building Association meets every third Tuesday of the month generally from September through June at 7:30 p.m. If you cannot make it to meetings due to scheduling or other obstacles in your way, please log onto our building email address at building25ca@ gmail.com and address your emails to any or all members of Building 25 Association.

I will close with the following quote: “Learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for tomorrow.” (Albert Einstein) —Wanda Bailey

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14 The Executive Board of the Building 32 Association wishes all cooperators a healthy, happy, and prosperous New Year!

We are hosting a Meet and Greet in Building 32A on Saturday, January 9 between the hours of 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. in the lobby. You will have the opportunity to find out about our Building Association, what we do and

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Building 32 Association

Building 22 A & B Association

what we would like to accomplish to better our lives, our building, and our community. We will be in Building 32 B, in the lobby, on the following Saturday, January 16, also between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Stop by, meet us and let us greet you.

Our first General Membership meeting of the new year will be on Wednesday, January 20 at 7:30 p.m. in

the Association Room, located in 32 B, first floor, rear. Our special guest will be announced in next week's paper. There will be light refreshments, a door prize, fifty-fifty, and the opportunity to find out first-hand what is happening and what needs to happen. Our meetings are held bi-monthly and while we all lead busy lives, it is worthwhile to attend.

—Lorna Smith

Happy New Year! Our Association is open and we are holding the first crochet class Wednesday, January 6 at 1 p.m. in the Association room. Our first Pokeno night is Friday, January 8th with the door opening at 7 p.m., game

starting at 7:30 p.m.

Our first building meeting of the New Year will be on Thursday January 14th with the door opening at 7 p.m., at 7:30 the meeting starts in the association room. The first movie night of the

New Year is on Friday, January 22 with the door opening at 7 p.m. and the movie starts at 7:30. The association room is located in the lobby of building 30B. All of our neighbors are invited to any of our events.

To anyone celebrating a birthday, anniversary, or a new arrival, congratulations. Those under the weather, get well soon. Those who suffered a recent loss our sympathy is with you.

—Linda Werner

Happy holidays and greetings to all.

The Building Association wish all of you Healthy, Happy and Prosperous New Year, 2016.

By the time this article is read by you, we will be into the 2nd day of the New Year; we pray in the midst of a troubled world, that we all will do well and be prosperous in this new year.

Now it is time again to look forward to new goals to be accomplished in this new year. On that note, keep June 11, 2016 open on your calendar

to join Building 27 on a Gospel Cruise. Just getting our bid in; will tell you more about it later.

Our Building 27 Cooperators Our neighbors are some wonderful people, they are giving people. For the most part, they are not able to make the association meetings, or even events that the association may provide, yet the cooperators always support the association with paying their annual dues of $5 per apt. and giving generously at Christmas time for our

building staff. For without their support we could not have a holiday party to give back to them, nor be able to give to the staff. So for that we again say thank you for all that you do for your building and your support.

Happy birthday to all in the month of January, 2016.

We will continue to pray for the sick and shut in for a speedy recovery.

To those who have lost a loved one, we extend our condolences.

Please share with the Sunshine

Committee, Ms. Lydia Rondon, by calling her at 718-583-3040. If a neighbor in our building is ill, homebound, or for a birthday or anniversary, Ms. Rondon will respond on behalf of the building association.

There is trouble everywhere, but we must keep vigilant, prayerful and hopeful for better things to come.

Remember our board and management in prayer for this is our home. Pray for the leaders and nations.

—H. Overman

Buildings 30 A&B Association

Building 27 Association

The lobby attendant and maintenance staff were very happy for the buildings’ generous donations. Next meeting is January 25 at 7 p.m. in the association room on the “B” side. Pokeno game night is January 16 at 6 p.m. in the association room. Happy New Year!

—Betty Leak

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African-American Association of Co-op City

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Happy holidays to all and may the new year harvest fruitful beginnings.

Whatever seeds you planted, the results are your result. If you did not plant, then how can you expect a harvest of any kind?

You now have another opportunity to discover your true potential. With a new year ahead of us, there are no limitations to your potential growth. It’s never too late to do what you might’ve done and never too late to become what you might’ve been. Join the AfricanAmerican Association of Co-op City; we did!!!

The Association sponsors the follow-

ing ongoing programs and encourages your participation.

Children’s Programs – For information about the early morning school drop-off program and the after school programs, call 718-379-5555.

Yoga & Pilates Mat Classes – Classes resumed on Tuesday, 9/15/15, 7:15 p.m., Dreiser Center, Rm. 2. Lose weight, tone and strengthen your muscles with exercises that reduce stress through breathing techniques. For more information, call 718-671-8364.

Belly Dance Classes – Wednesdays, 7 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room #2. For a nominal fee, you will have fun and stay

in shape. For more information, call Xonia, 646-301-9438.

Evening Line Dance Classes – Dance to Soul, Latin, and Gospel music on Thursdays, 7 p.m. in Dreiser Center, Room #2. Call Cynthia, 917-903-7073.

Music, Rhythm & Dance – Most Fridays, 7:30 p.m., Dreiser Center, Rm. 15; most Saturdays, 10 a.m., Dreiser Center, Room #2. Call Keith, 917-561-6211.

Adult Study Group – The Institute for Youth meets on the 2nd & 4th Mondays, 7 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 15. Please call to confirm, 718-3795555.

General Membership Meeting –

The next meeting will be on Thursday, January 14, at 6:30 p.m. If you are unable to attend the meeting, please read our weekly column for updates. Also, if you wish to join or update your membership, please send a check or money order (DO NOT MAIL CASH) of $15 for a single membership or $25 for families to: African-American Association of Co-op City, P.O. Box 702, Co-op City Station, Bronx, NY 10475. Donations are welcomed.

Like us on Facebook: Coopcity Africanamericanassoc/ Email us at: aaaccpower@gmail.com —Kevin Lambright

Thank you for 2015: The Executive Committee wishes to express our hearty appreciation for all your support, encouragement, and dedication to the Association and for making 2015 a successful year in the Association’s young history. We will continue to rely on your support and dedication in 2016. Please share your ideas, suggestions and concerns. Provide feedback on 2015 activities and bring ideas and suggestions of programs and activities you would want the Association to focus on in 2016.

A Very Happy and Productive 2016!

The executive committee and all the

members of the Ghanaian Association of Co-op City wish you a very happy and productive year in 2016. As discussed previously, we want to increase our attention on programs and activities for the children and the youth. We need your ideas and support in engaging the children and the youth in meaningful and promising endeavors. Give the name and grade of your child to the youth committee if you have not done so yet. They are the future; let us prepare them well for the opportunities and challenges ahead!

January General Meeting: The next General Meeting will be on Saturday

January 30th, 2016.

About Us: The Ghanaian Association of Co-op City (GACC) is a notfor-profit organization with the purpose of promoting the general welfare of the Ghanaian community in Co-op City.

The objectives of the Association include providing educational programs to members, building a capacity for greater involvement in the activities of the community, and providing a platform to address issues of common concern to members and the Co-op City community.

Dues: Members are reminded to pay

your dues. You can now pay using credit card.

T-Shirts: If you don’t have the Association t-shirt yet, please get yours for only $15! You may get additional tshirts for family and friends.

Please Join Us: We need your support. Please join us. We invite you to come to our next general meeting. Call 347-773-3499. UNITY IS STRENGTH! JOIN US TODAY! LIKE US ON FACEBOOK! Co-op Ghanama or http://www.facebook.com/ gacc2013.

—Seth Osei-Fosu

technology available today.

I hope all our Post members had a great Christmas and will be ready to conduct our Post business for the year of 2016 with new ideas and things to make our post the best in the Bronx along with partaking in the affairs that will be coming in 2016. Remember our Post is only as good as its members. We make the post along with our leaders.

The turkey that President Obama pardoned last Thanksgiving was from California. The turkey said, “I don’t need a pardon, I need a job” Do you know what the sell-by date on food means? This is the date by which manufacturers suggest that the retailer removes the product from shelves. The

goal is good quality for the period of time after you buy it. That can be several days to several weeks, depending on the item.

For instance, milk, assuming proper refrigeration, should last 5-7 days after the sell-by date.

A good movie to see is “Star Wars.”

It is two hours long with great special effects. I am sure you will enjoy this movie, so let “the force be with you.”

Quotes of the day: “Be careful who you vent to. A listening ear is also a running mouth.” “I was raised to say please and thank you. Did someone forget to tell this generation?”

This information is provided to you by your Post information officer.

—Richard I. Lawson Jr.

The Ghanaian Association of Co-op City

American Legion Post 1871 Home to all who served

Greetings to all our post members that are homebound and recovering from various medical operations. We wish you a speedy recovery. Happy Birthday to all of our members that will be celebrating a birthday this month.

Our post is always looking for new members to join our post, so if you are a veteran from any branch of the military stop by our post and join. Bring your DD-214 with you. Post 1871 is located in Section #5 in the community center, 135 Einstein Loop, room 41.

Our office telephone number is (718) 320-8164 and our email address is post1871@optimum.net.

The next executive meeting will take place on Wednesday, January 6, at 3

p.m. sharp. All members are expected to begin this meeting by arriving on time.

Our Congress has completed their budget and the VA Affairs Department of programs has been awarded $163 billion dollars. The defense spending includes a 1.3% pay raise for the military and civilians starting January, 2016.

Did you know that the Army National Guard has to train for 39 days?

This number has been in effect since 1915. This number is old and the Army Chief of Staff Gen. Mark Miley is taking a close look at those training days, to increase them to either 60 or 100 in order to have a quick mobilization. This is becoming more critical, given the

Greetings from the Building 11 Civic Association. We are wishing all of our neighbors a Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year. Our next association meeting will be held on Monday, January 11th at 7:30 p.m. This will be an open meeting so there will be no guest speaker on this date. Please bring all of your questions, concerns and quality of life issues to be discussed during this open forum.

Thank you to all of the shareholders that participated in our Holiday Worker Collection for Buildings 11 A, B and C. Please look out for flyers to be posted in

your building lobby with details regarding this collection. We also extend special thanks to everyone who helped with the Christmas Lobby decorations. All three buildings looked very festive for this 2015 Holiday season.

We encourage all families with high school seniors to look out for flyers to be posted regarding details about the 2nd annual Civic Association High School Scholarship Award contest to begin shortly. We encourage everyone to stay informed and be informed!!

—Sheila Richburg, Sect.

Building 11 Civic Association

Please be responsible.

DESIGNATE A DRIVER. DO NOT DRINK & DRIVE!

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Retirees of Dreiser Loop

“A new year. A new start and way to go. Wishing you all a successful and glorious 2016!”

“Advance Health Care Planning” The Retirees of Dreiser Loop invites you to attend an advance health care forum, Wednesday, January 27, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., Dreiser Community Center, 177 Dreiser Loop, Room 19, (2nd floor). RSVP by Thursday, January 18. Call 718-379-0377 or 917-7345935.

Travel Events 2016: (Lorants coach bus - located Dreiser Loop, opposite H&R Block) • January 13 & 14 (Wed & Thurs) Foxwoods Resort Casino, CT. Price: Double $130/ Single $175.

Final payment due now. Lorants coach bus. Depart: 11 a.m. Contacts: Serita G. 347-564-5722/Barbara W, 718-320-0500.

• March 24 (Thurs) Sands Casino Resort, Bethelem, PA. SOLD OUT! Lorants Coach bus.

Depart: 8:45 a.m. Contacts: Serita G. 347-5645722/Barbara W. 718 320-0500.

• April 26-28 (Tues-Thurs) Bally’s Hotel and Casino, Atlantic City. Rebate: $25 slot play + $25 food credit. A meet & greet upon arrival. 3 days/2 night charming hotel accommodations. Close to Boardwalk and outlet shopping. Price: Double, $190; Single, $250. Final payment due Wednesday, March 2nd.

Contacts: Beverly James/Virginia Stewart 718-3790377.

Theatre Committee 2016: (Price includes transportation): • Sat. Jan. 23rd. 8 p.m. show. “Doo Wop” show.

Price: $55. Lehman College. Contact: Lois Scott 718 379-0377.

• Thurs. March 10th, 7 p.m. show. Price: $117.

“COLOR PURPLE.” Jacob Theatre. Final payment due. Contact: Eleanor Barlow, 718-324-7847.

• Wed. May 11th. Price: $135 (check/money order; your deposit will hold a seat). “SAMSON.” Sight & Sound Theatre, Lancaster County, Pa. Price includes show followed by a smorgasbord meal at Miller’s

restaurant. Final payment: Wed. March 2. Contacts: Virginia Stewart/Delores Debnam, 718 379-0377.

Good and Welfare: 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.

A big THANK YOU to all of you who helped to distribute Poinsettias to members who are homebound and in nursing homes.

REMEMBER – Your DEPOSIT, along with your name and phone number, is required to reserve your trip and or theatre seat. Check/money order addressed to Retirees of Dreiser Loop. Committee Members will be available in Dreiser Clubroom 19, 718-379-0377, on Mondays and/or Thursdays, 2:30-5 p.m.

“A New Year is like a blank book, and the pen is in your hands. It is your chance to write a beautiful story for yourself. Peace & Joy!” —Claudette Davis

Looking forward into 2016, we are making plans for our annual Black History Month Celebration.

Our program will be on Saturday, February 27th. If you know of talented youth or youth groups, in your church, school or other organizations, contact NCNW Co-op City Section and let us know. You can contact us at Facebook.com/ncnwco-op or ncnwco.opcity@gmail.com or at P.O. Box 93, Bronx, NY 10475.

In early April, we will be celebrating Women’s History with a special program that will be free to the public. The cultural emphasis will make it very different from other programs we have had in the past.

There are still a few seats available on our trip to Italy from September 11-18, 2016. Wouldn’t that be

a wonderful vacation to look forward to in 2016?

In 1971, Dr. Dorothy I. Height came to Co-op City to charter Co-op City Section of National Council of Negro Women, Inc. Since that time we have followed the legacy of our founder, Mary McLeod Bethune with many service programs in our community. Our first program was the establishment of the Retirees of Dreiser Loop (which went on to become an independent organization) in support of the seniors in our community. Since 1972, we have had a tutorial/educational program for the youngsters in our community. This program has at one time served as many as 75 elementary school children for four hours each Saturday morning during the school year. Our health committee has brought speakers, vendors and free medical testing (includ-

ing HIV/AIDS tests, mammograms and hearing tests) to our community. Our February Black History Program spotlights the talents of the youth in the Northeast Bronx. We are always astounded at how talented our children are whether showcasing their step dancing, praise dancing, oratory skills or choral singing.

How far we have come will be observed in October of 2016 as we celebrate our 45th Anniversary. Stay tuned.

As we celebrate the beginning of a New Year, let us pray that it will be a year with new peace, new happiness, and an abundance of new friends. God bless you throughout the New Year. Happy New Year, 2016.

—Joyce Howard

National Council of Negro Women

NAACP Co-op City Branch #2210

Mailing Address: P.O. Box 75-3111, Einstein Station, Bronx, NY 10475. President: Jerome Rice.

Office telephone: (718) 320-3210. Address: 135 Einstein Community Center, Room 36.

Voter Registration forms available in English & Spanish. VOTER REGISTRATION IS AN ONGING ACTIVITY. Our goal is to register ALL ELIGIBLE VOTERS, 18-45 years.

FYI: Presidential Primary – April 19; Federal Primary – June 28th; State & Local Primary – September 13th; General Election – November 8th. Every election is an important election. Be prepared to VOTE! Save The Dates January 9 – NAACP NYSC 1st Quarterly Meeting.

January 16 – Jubilee Day Celebration hosted by Walt Disney PS 160 and the PTA at 2 p.m.

January 24th – Membership Meeting at 3 p.m.

January 30th – Kevin Shaw, Jr. Memorial Scholarship event – tickets available.

February 10 – Black History Month Essay and Art Contest with prizes at PS 160, 6-7 p.m.

Remember! Our branch is here to address the five game changers in the community. The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People is the oldest civil rights organization and its mission and goals are STILL RELEVANT! Ensuring the political, educational, and economic equality of rights of all persons and to eliminate discrimination.

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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.

We invite you to worship, study, and pray with us.

The Co-op City Baptist Church is located at 135 Einstein Loop Room 50. Our telephone number is 718-3203774. Visit us on the web at www.coopcitybaptistchurch.org.

Midweek worship service and Wednesday Bible classes will resume on Wednesday, January 6. Friday Prayer Service will resume on Friday, January 8.

The First Lady’s Ministry will be

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; leave a message if there is no answer. Pastor Magaly Beltré is at the church on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays.

Sunday Services – The first Sunday

Co-op City Baptist Church

celebrating 20 years of service on Saturday, February 20 at 1 p.m. at the Seashore Restaurant and Marina on City Island. The cost of the adult ticket is $55 and children’s tickets (ages 617) are $30. The theme for the day will be “Through It All” Philippians 4:13.

Their guest speaker will be Rev. Dr. Lois Giles. For additional information or to purchase tickets call 718-8629243 or 646-842-2458.

On Thursday, December 31, we will hold Watch Night service at 10:30 p.m. We invite you to come out and celebrate the coming New Year with the Lord.

You are invited to join the

Scholarship Ministry on August 13 – 21, 20l6 as they travel to Memphis, TN. This 9 day, 8 night trip includes 14 meals, 8 breakfasts and 6 dinners.

You will have admission to the National Civil Rights Museum, dedicated to Martin Luther Kings’ struggle for equality; admission to STAX Museum of American Soul Music and additionally admission to the Memphis Rock and Roll Soul Museum and much more. A $100 deposit is required on or before January 10. If you are planning on purchasing travel insurance it is suggested that you pay it along with your deposit. Full payment is due on or

Evangelical Church of Co-op City – UMC Open Doors, Open Hearts and Open Minds

before May 8. The cost for doubles will be $835. For additional information and reservations, call 718-6717507, 718-379-0564 or 718-320-3774.

The Co-op Baptist Church extends wishes for a Happy, Healthy and Blessed New Year to the Co-op City community.

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

of the month is a bilingual service with communion at 11:30 a.m. Each Sunday the English Service is at 11:30 a.m. and the Spanish Service is at 1:30 p.m.

Children: Sunday School will be at 10 a.m. for all children ages 4 to 12 years.

Bring your children so they may learn what the Bible says and have fun with all the other activities.

Prayer Night (English) & Prayer Morning (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 to 8:30 p.m., Friday mornings at 11:00 a.m. to noon. 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 Night: No Family Night for New Year’s Day. Family night will be back on January 8, at 7:30 p.m.

Women’s Fellowship: First Saturday of every month from 10 a.m. to noon.

Men’s Fellowship: is the last Saturday of every month from 10 a.m. – noon.

Crescendo Christian Music School: Are you interested in learning how to play an instrument or sing, come join the music school. Piano, guitar, drums, violin, voice and other instruments. Registration for the fall season is

here and cost is very reasonable.

Registration is free. Call Maestro Frank Colon (917) 753-3644 to set up a time to come and register. Students range in age from 5 to 100 years.

Trip to See Samson at Sight & Sound: We are going to Lancaster, Pa. to see the show Samson on Friday, June 3. Cost will be $146/person, children 12 & under are $106/child. Please get your $50/person deposit(s) in quickly since we expect to have seats go fast. Call Barbara at (347) 603-7473 to let her know that you are interested.

We wish all our friends and families a blessed and safe New Year’s. God’s Blessings to all.

—Barbara Penn

heartfelt appreciation, and we look forward to hosting all of you next year.

Please inform the coalition of any suggestions that you may have. Ms. Virginia Stewart is the President of the Coalition. Phone number (718) 6714506.

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

& Family Day Celebration, and Kwanzaa free for the community. Members of the Coalition include the following: AfricanAmerican Association; Co-op City Baptist Church; Retirees of Dreiser Loop; Harriet Tubman Independent Democratic Club; NAACP. Co-op City Branch; St. Joseph’s Episcopal Church and Zodiacs Track Club.

Please support our efforts by sending us a tax deductible contribution made payable to Coalition of AfricanAmerican Churches and Community Organization of Co-op City, Inc., P.O. Box 619, Bronx, NY 10475. Churches and organizations that desire to join the

Coalition may apply for membership by either writing or calling (718) 6714506 or (718) 671-5957 for a membership application, which should be returned with a letter on your Church/Organization’s letterhead and signed by the Minister/ President. Read Coalition’s weekly column for information about events and issues.

Remember the Coalition’s Motto is, “Coming together is the Beginning, Keeping together is Progress and Working together is Success.”

The Coalition wishes everyone Happy Holidays!

—Harman T. Leacock

Coalition of African American Churches and Community Organizations

The Coalition of African-American Churches & Community Organizations of Co-op City, Inc.’s next general membership meeting will be on Tuesday January 5, at noon, 177 Dreiser Community Center, Room 15.

Special thanks to Brother Bernard White, keynote speaker, Ms. Ebony Lambright, emcee, Ms. Deborah C. Nelson, Ms. Francine R. Jones, and Deacon Linwood Wilson. We appreciate everyone for sharing your time and energy to attend, assist, and entertain.

We are also eternally grateful to local businesses who generously donated to our organization. Please accept our

COMMUNITY PROTESTANT CHURCH OF CO-OP CITY

CO-OP CITY BAPTIST CHURCH

1659 eaSt gUn Hill ROad bROnx, ny 10469

135 EINSTEIN LOOP (Section 5) • Rooms 50-51 Rev. Dr. Sheldon E. Williams, Pastor

Rev., dR. Calvin e. OWenS, paStOR

(718) 862-9172 OFFICE (718) 862-9179

(718) 320-3774

CHURCH

An interdenominational Church of love and understanding, consisting of people of many faiths, races and cultural backgrounds, seeking to live the spirit of Christ with relevance.

CHURCH SCHedUle WEEKLY:

CHURCH SCHOOl - SUnday, 9:00 a.m.

WORSHip SeRviCe: SUnday, 11:00 a.m. bible ClaSS & pRayeR meeting - WedneSday, 7:30 p.m.

MONTHLY: COmmUniOn - 1St and 3Rd SUndayS

ALL ARE WELCOME!

• 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.

COMMUNION SERVICE EVERY FIRST SUNDAY. YOUTH DAY EVERY FOURTH SUNDAY. ALL ARE WELCOME TO WORSHIP WITH US.

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Bartow

Einstein

Dreiser

Activities in Room 31 unless otherwise noted Word Games 9:30-11

Activities in Room 49 unless otherwise noted Library 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

Dominoes 10 a.m., Rm. 45 Line Dancing 10-11 a.m.,

Activities in Room 7 unless otherwise noted

Mon., Jan. 4

a.m.

Bingo 12:30-2 p.m.

Arthritis Exercises 11 a.m.-noon Library 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

Weight Management

Rm. 45

Around The Lunch Table 11:30 a.m.

Word Search 11 a.m.-12

10-11:30 in the Bartow Main Office

p.m.

Bereavement Counseling Room 25, 2 p.m.

Card Games 2-4 p.m.

Dominoes 2:30 p.m.

Bingo 1-3 p.m., Rm .35 Pokeno 3-4 p.m., Rm. 35 Diabetes Support Group 2nd Mon. - 1 p.m.

Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session

Word Games 9:30-11:30 a.m.

Tues., Jan. 5

Crochet & Knitting 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session 9:30-10:30 a.m.

Stay Well Exercise 10-11 a.m., Rm. 2 Mind Teasers 12-1 p.m., Rm. 4 Diabetes Support Group 1 p.m. Last Mon./month Gentle Yoga 1:15-2 p.m., Rm. 2 Basic Cell Phone & iPad training 1:30-2:30 p.m.

Intermediate Yoga 2-3 p.m., Rm. 2

Dominoes 10 a.m.

Tai Chi 11 a.m., Rm. 45

Cultural Dance 10:30 –

10:30-11:30 a.m.

Caregiver Support Group 1 p.m. 1st & 3rd

Matinee Movie

11:30 a.m., Aud. B

10 a.m.-noon, Rm. 45

Mind Teasers

Tues.

Pokeno 1-3 p.m., Rm. 35

Zumba 1-2 p.m., Aud. A Afternoon Movies Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session

Blood Pressure

Wed., Jan. 6

1st & 3rd Wed., Rm. 31

Thurs., Jan. 7

Orange Pineapple Juice Beef Hamburger Ravioli w/Meat Sauce Mauzone Potato Knish Normandy Blend Mixed Green Salad Alt: Baked Turkey Breast

Tues, Jan. 5

Apple Juice, Shake and Bake Chicken, Egg Barley w/Mushrooms Coleslaw Alt: Tuna Fish Salad

Word Games 9:30-11:30 a.m.

Stay Well Exercise 10-11 a.m.

Line Dancing 11 a.m.-12 p.m.

Bingo 12:30-2 p.m.

Card Games 2-4 p.m.

Dominoes 2:30 p.m.

Dominoes 10 a.m., Rm. 45

Spelling Bee 10 a.m.

Spanish Practice Class

9:30-10:30 a.m.

Sewing 9:30 -11:30 a.m.

Tai Chi 11 a.m.- 12 p.m.

Mind Teasers 12-1 p.m., Rm. 4

10:30 a.m., Computer Lab

African Brazilian Dance w/Leona Hull, Room 2

Zumba 11 a.m.-12 p.m.,

1-2 p.m.

Rm. 45

Art Class 1-3 p.m.

Yoga 2-3 p.m., Rm. 2

Library 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Dominoes 10 a.m., Rm. 45 Stay Well Exercise

Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session

Word Games 9:30 a.m.11:30 a.m.

10-11 a.m., Rm. 45 Spelling Bee 11 a.m.

Blood Pressure

Chat Session 9:30 a.m.-

Grandparent Connection 1st & 3rd

1 p.m.

Computer lab, 10:30 a.m.

Bingo 12:30- 2 p.m.

Arthritis Exercise Class

Card Games 2-4 p.m.

Dominoes 2:30 p.m.

11 a.m.-12 p.m., Rm. 45 Word search 11a.m.-12 p.m.

Pokeno 1-3 p.m., Rm. 35

Men’s Line Dancing 9 -

Dominos 10 a.m., Rm. 45

10 a.m.

9:30-10:30 a.m.

10 -11:30 a.m. 1st & 3rd Thurs., Rm. 8 Line Dancing, 10-11 a.m., Aud. A Piano Sing Along 11 a.m.-12 p.m.

Mind Teasers 12-1 p.m., Rm. 4 Drama Club 1:30-4 p.m.

Crochet & Knitting 10

Art 10 a.m., Rm. 45

a.m.-12 p.m.

Bingo 1 p.m.

Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session 9:30-10

10-11:30 a.m.

Card Games 2-4 p.m.

a.m.; 11 a.m.-12 p.m.

Chat Session 10 a.m.

Bingo 12:30-2:30 p.m.

Blood Pressure 2nd &

Word Games 9:30 -11:30 a.m.

Women’s Line Dancing

Rm. 25

4th Friday, 10-11:30 a.m., Rm. 45

Sing-along 11

a.m.-12 p.m.

Bingo 1-3 p.m., Rm. 35

Card Games 2-4 p.m.

Dominos 2:30 p.m.

Pokeno 3-4 p.m., Rm. 35

Meditative Moments 11 a.m.–12 p.m., Rm. 8

Mind Teasers 12 p.m.-1 p.m., Rm. 4

Card Games, Dominoes 2-4 p.m.

(Schedule subject to change without notice)

Fee for lunch is $2.00 & $5.00 for guest *Menu subject to change without notice.

Alternate Kosher Meals are also available

ALL meals served w/margarine and fresh milk Bartow Center (718) 320-2066, Ext. 2010 Dreiser Center (718) 320-1345 • Einstein Center (718) 671-5161

For information, please call: (718) 320-2066

New Payment Schedule - Payments for trips @ the Bartow office can be made Monday – Friday: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. & 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. (Only) Funded by: The NYC Department for the Aging, The NYS Office for the Aging and Riverbay Corporation.

Hamburger Bun Plain Garlic Breadsticks Canned Pears

Baked Breaded Pork Chops Baked Sweet Potato California Blend Vegetables

Whole wheat bread Fresh fruit

Orange Juice, Salisbury

Wed., Chicken Cacciatore Steak w/Mushroom Jan. gravy, Cuban Style Yellow Garlic Mashed Potato Italian Blend Vegetables Rice, Kale w/Garlic 6

Whole wheat bread Fresh fruit

Sauce, Alt: Veggie Burger Apple Juice, Tilapia

Thurs., Francaise, Fusilli Pasta Beef and Pepper Pasta w/Parsley, Steamed Baby Carrots w/Parsley Jan. Peas and Carrots 7

Whole wheat bread Fresh fruit

Alt: Chicken Salad

12-1 p.m., Rm. 4

Card Games 2-4 p.m.

Dominoes 2:30 p.m.

1-3 p.m. w/popcorn

Fri., Jan. 8

Mon., Jan. 4

Alert & Alive 10:30-11:30 a.m.

Soups, Breads and Desserts

Non-Kosher Alternate Kosher Meals are also available

9:30-10:30 a.m.

Bingo 12:30-2 p.m.

Walking Club

Piano

Date:

Kosher

Fri., Jan. 8

Orange Juice Baked Chicken Legs Green Beans Potato Kugel Alt: Gefilte Fish

Spanish Style Fish Baked Brown Rice Pilaf Sautéed Spinach

Upcoming Events/Trips

JASA WELCOMES EVERYONE AGE 60 AND OLDER! Trip registration policy: There will be no refunds for all trips. All trips include roundtrip transportation! All trips must be paid in advance – No Exceptions! You can register for all trips starting the Monday after it has been published in the newspaper: JASA will not accept checks under $5.

Note: You can no longer add additional names on the list for trips. If anyone is interested in the trips that are scheduled they must call themselves!

(FREE) LiveOn NY - SCRIE Application Assistance/SNAP (Food Stamps) - Friday January 8 & 22, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. First come, first served!

AARP TAX Aid - FREE Tax Preparation & Free E-File- JASA/Coop City Senior Services, 135 Einstein Loop, Room 35, 2nd floor, Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

February 2 to April 12. First come, first served!

NEW Limited Time Intergenerational Dance Class: In partnership with P.S. 178 Student Government.

2049 Bartow Avenue, back of Room 31, 1 p.m., January 4, 6, 13, 27; February 3, 24 and March 2. Classes are 75 minutes in length Caregivers Support Group - Join us for roundtable discussions for caregivers. Meets every other Tuesday at 1 p.m. 2049 Bartow Avenue, Room 31.

Light refreshments are served.

Join our Health/Wellness committee @ JASA Co-op City NORC – The committee is responsible for planning & development, program evaluation, event planning and coordination & presenters. We are looking for people with the appropriate skills & interest to make a significant contribution to JASA. We are embarking on some exciting developments for 2016, so this is a particularly interesting time to join us New: Women’s Empowerment Self Defense Academy - Self Defense class Fridays, 1 p.m., 177 Dreiser Loop Auditorium B. Six weekly sessions beginning January 8 – January 12. Call

Challah Bread Unsweetened Apple Sauce

718-320-2066 to register- Space is limited. Come & prepare to be empowered.

Shop Rite – Monday January 11th, $3 Pickups: Bartow 9:30 a.m., Einstein – 9:45 a.m. and Dreiser – 10 a.m.

Wal-Mart – Friday January 15, $5.

Pickups: Bartow – 9:30 a.m., Einstein – 9:45 a.m. & Dreiser – 10 a.m.

JASA will be closed January 18th in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Stew Leonard’s – Friday, January 22, $5. Pickups: Bartow – 9:30 a.m., Einstein – 9:45 a.m., Dreiser – 10 a.m.

Sands Castle Winery & Sands Casino – Wednesday January 20, $56.

Tour includes: 45 seat deluxe motor coach bus, wine tastings, guided tour of the vineyard & winery, free souvenir glass, 4 hours @ the Sands Casino stay w/casino bonus, and $5 food voucher.

Pickups: Dreiser 8:15 a.m., Bartow 8:30 a.m. and Einstein 8:45 a.m.

“Songs of Legends” Total Praise Gospel Concert @ Melba’s 125 in the Harlem State Building – Thursday January 21, $35. Pickups: Bartow-10 a.m., Dreiser – 10:15 a.m. and Einstein 10:30 a.m. Doors open 12 p.m. Lunch served 12:45-1:25. Showtime 1:30 p.m.

Empire Casino – Monday January 25, $5. Bartow 9:30 a.m., Einstein 9:45 a.m. & Dreiser: 10 a.m. Wait list only.

Broadway Show “On Your Feet” The Emilio & Gloria Estefan Story – Wednesday January 27, (matinee) $129. Deluxe motor coach bus 45 seats.

Orchestra seating. Pickups: Dreiser – 11:45 a.m., Bartow – 12 p.m. & Einstein -12:15 p.m.

Foxwoods Casino and Tanger Outlet – Wednesday February 3. $29.

Motor coach, lunch and bonus.

Pickups: Dreiser- 8:15 a.m., Bartow – 8:30 a.m. and Einstein 8:45 a.m.

Tribute to Smokey Robinson – The Royal Manor, NJ. Tuesday February 16, $85. 45 seat motor coach Bus. Menu: salad, soup, BBQ chicken, stuffed loin of pork, vegetables, dessert, coffee, tea. Pickups: Dreiser – 8:15 a.m., Bartow – 8:30 a.m. and Einstein 8:45 a.m.

Co-op City Times / January 2, 2016

WEEKLY SCHEDULE

AARP Chapter #4997

FYI: Are you eligible for Expanded In-home Services for the Elderly (EISEP), a state program for older adults who need help with activities of daily living and have incomes above the Medicaid limit? Thousands of people around the state are waiting for EISEP and other home and community based services. AARP will be lobbying for an additional $25 million to clear statewide waiting lists for EISEP and other programs for older people, such as transportation services and Meals on Wheels. AARP is also looking for other services such as adult day programs, temporary overnight care and caregiver support groups – to ease the burden on caregivers looking after an older relative or friend at home.

FYI-2: First meeting for the new year is scheduled for Monday, January 11, 1 p.m. in Dreiser Community Center, Auditorium “A”.

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Get-well wishes to George Wilson.

To our sick, on the mend and shut-in members, and those bereaved members, please know that you are in our prayers.

Contact Frances Wilson, Good & Welfare Coordinator - 718 671-5493.

2016 TOUR ACTIVITIES MARCH 28 - 29 – Samson: The Strongest Man Who Ever Lived, at the Sight & Sound Theater; with a stop at the Sands Casino. 2 days/1 night; $293/double; $341/single; $277/triple.

Final payment due at January meeting.

Contact: Jean 718 379-3742.

MAY 28 – JUNE 8 – Alaska Cruise Tour (ISLAND PRINCESS) 11 days/ 10 nights; Air—Land—Rail—Sea from Anchorage, Alaska through Denali National Park; sail 7 days; see Glacier Bay-Skagway; Juneau; Kelchikan; fly home from Vancouver, BC. Contact: Jean 718 379-3742.

—Delores Debnam

Goose Island Seniors

Christmas is over. I hope you received all that you were hoping for.

On January 6th, we will resume playing Bingo in Room 39 at 1:30 p.m.

Remember friends and neighbors

who may not have any family. Drop in and see if they may need anything.

Our heartfelt wishes go out to those of you under the weather for a healthier New Year.

—Ann Schlanger

Wishing everyone a health, prosperous Happy New Year of peace and time to enjoy everything! Happy Birthday to January persons celebrating their birthday!

Tuesday, January 12, Resort Casino: Cost per person $33 with a casino slot play of $25. Pickup time at 8 a.m. starting at Einstein Loop followed by Asch Loop and Dreiser Loop. Please bring a valid photo ID and casino card.

Tuesday May 10th and 11th: A two day trip to the Sight and Sound Theater for the performance of “Samson” in Lancaster, PA., plus a casino trip to

Sands. Room rates per person: Double-$245; Triple-$235; full payment for your reservations. Balances can be paid off. All balances or full payment must be paid by March 20th.

For all of the above trips please call Annie Eutsey at (718) 320-1874 or Lydia (718) 671-3005.

Loretta Paul is now in rehab. at Morningside Rehab. Center. Please phone the homebound and those in nursing homes to brighten up their day.

Good health and healings are wished to all.

—Lydia Ruas

Rev. Dr. Gladys R. Little, Apostle; and Pastor & Evangelist Vernon Little greet everyone in the name of Jesus, that name which is above every name. We want you to know that you-are welcome in this house of the Lord! It is His house by ownership: it is-our house by stewardship: and it can be your house by membership; so come on in and join with us. May God bless you in this house!

The best place for God's Word is our hearts. This comes from reading, meditating on, and memorizing it. Let's look at scripture to support this. Psalms 119:9-16 says: 9 How can a young person stay on the path of purity? By living according to your word.

10 I seek you with all my heart; do not let me stray from your commands.

11 I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you.

12 Praise be to you, Lord; teach me your decrees.

13 With my lips I recount all the laws

that come from your mouth.

14 I rejoice in following your statutes as one rejoices in great riches.

15 I meditate on your precepts and consider your ways.

16 I delight in your decrees; I will not neglect your word.

Invitations: 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.

If you’re into gospel rap/holy hiphop, go to www.soundcloud.com and download music from Vernon Little free of charge. He also has videos on YouTube. You will be blessed, encouraged, and inspired.

We are located at 171 Dreiser Loop in Section 1. Our phone # is (347) 2764925. Jesus loves you, and so do we.

He's the reason for the season! Happy New Year!

—Apostle Gladys R. Little

Einstein Cancer Fund, Inc.

Baychester Library Events VISIT THE LIBRARY - A GREAT WEALTH OF INFORMATION

EVENTS FOR JANUARY

Please contact the Library for Schedule of Events.

The New York Public Library Baychester Branch • 2049 Asch Loop • Bronx, NY 10475 (Fully Wheelchair Accessible) HOURS: Monday & Wednesday, 10-7; Tuesday & Thursday, 10-6; Friday & Saturday, 10-5. Libros En Español (Books in Spanish).

HORARIO DE LA BIBLIOTECA: Lunes 10-7, Martes 10-6, Miércoles 107, Jueves 10-6, Viernes 10-5, Sábado 10-5, Domingo Cerrado.

718.379.6700 FREE ADMISSION TO ALL

Faith In God Church & Bible Institute, Inc, HQ

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Reflections

by Rabbi Solomon I. Berl Spiritual Leader of Young Israel Synagogue Little things reveal much about us and the world. For example, a biologist can take a single cell and from it determine the entire genetic pattern of a person. A psychiatrist may determine a person's motives by a slip of the tongue or a mistake in writing. A physician often can diagnose a severe illness from a minute sign or slight symptom.

This thought finds an interesting illustration in a Talmudic story. A man who was named Mar Zutra once had a silver goblet stolen from his home. He noticed a disciple washing his hands and drying them on another person’s garment. Mar Zutra then observed,

“This is the person who stole the goblet - since he has no consideration for the property of his neighbor.”

The man was apprehended and later confessed.

Our personalities are truly manifested in the little things that we do. A person who is patient and courteous will reveal himself or herself in various ways in the home, in business, and with friends. A person who is angry, indifferent, or hostile will express this characteristic in many subtle instances in daily living. It is in the small and routine events of life that we reveal our larger selves.

Young Israel of Co-op City

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

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

On Friday evening, Sabbath services begin at 10 minutes after candle-lighting time. Saturday morning services start at 9

a.m. Rabbi Berl delivers his sermon at 10:30 a.m.

The Rabbi’s class on the Torah reading of the week begins one hour before sunset every Saturday afternoon.

For office hours or any information you may seek, feel free to call (718) 6712300 and leave your name, phone number and a brief message on the synagogue’s answering machine and your call will be returned as soon as possible.

Shalom Jewish Funeral Home, Inc. George Farr - Funeral Director

(718) 828-1700 / 914-654-1700 Keeping Tradition Under Rabbinical Supervision

1528 Castle Hill Avenue Bronx, NY 10462 www.shalomjewish.com Services from Our Chapel, Graveside or Synagogue Parking Facilities • Pre-Arrangements

Traditional Synagogue of Co-op City

Traditional Synagogue of Co-op City, Young Israel of Baychester, Section 5 at 120 Erdman Place (behind the Lobby 27B), welcomes you to pray with them. Telephone number for the Synagogue, 1-718-379-6920.

Note: Office hours are on Thursday from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. and on Sunday from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m.

Shabbat ends today, Saturday, January 2, at 5:26 pm. Candle lighting on Friday, January 8, is at 4:28 p.m.

Coming Events: Saturday, January 2, at 9 a.m., please join Rabbi Daniel Kronengold and the congregation in prayer and be a part of the Minyon.

Good and Welfare: We have tree

certificates in “Honor of” or in Memory of” a special occasion or a condolence. You can give a living gift for the cost of $15 per tree. For more information call the office at 1-718379-6920. We can accommodate you.

Mazol Tov to all that are having Simchas. Calls are welcome to Mimi who is now home at 646-554-8718. If you are feeling under the weather, we wish you all a speedy recovery.

To all our friends, season’s greetings and a very happy holiday.

Health, happiness, peace and prosperity for our members and for Israel.

Your support is always appreciated.

Shalom.

—Miriam Berlofsky

The Pentecostal Tabernacle invites everyone to worship service every Sunday morning at 100 Co-op City Blvd. Building 22A, Bronx, N.Y. 10475 Tel. 718-320-4218, 718-324-0334 or 646-345-6707.

Sunday school for all age groups begins at 10:30 a.m. Midday service starts at 11:45 a.m. Evangelistic service will be held every Sunday evening at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday morning fasting and prayer service will be held at 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Regular prayer meeting & Bible study will also be held every Wednesday evening at 7:30 p.m.

Youth service will be held every Friday evening at 7:30 p.m.

Focus: The fruit of the spirit.

If we live in the spirit, let us also walk in the spirit. Galatians 5:25 Galatians 5:16-23: This I say then, walk in the spirit, and he shall not fulfill the lust of the flesh For the flesh lusteth against the spirit, and the spirit against flesh, and these are contrary the one to the other, so that ye cannot do the things that ye would.

But if ye be led by the spirit, ye are not under the Law. Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are these: adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness. idolatry, witchcraft, hatred, variance, emulations, wrath, strife, seditions, heresies, envying, murders, drunkenness, revellings and such like: of which I tell you before, as I have also told you in time past that they which do such things shall not inherit the king-

dom of God. But the fruit of the spirit is love, joy, peace, long suffering, gentleness, goodness, faith. meekness, temperance, against such there is no law.

The fruit of the spirit will develop to its full potential in a believer’s life only with careful and diligent cultivation.

The Christian must work daily on each aspect of the fruit to see progress. One writer stated that it is significant that the works of the flesh are contrasted with the fruit of the spirit. Without cultivation and effort, the flesh just naturally produces negative traits.

As long as we allow the spirit of God to have full control of our life, the works of the flesh will not be able to manifest its self. Galatians 5:24 states: And they that are Christ’s have crucified the flesh with the affections and lust. The goal of each Christian should be to develop each aspect of the fruit of the spirit to the highest possible potential in his life. A Christian should never be satisfied with his present states; he should press on to a fuller dimension. It is important that Christians maintain the fruit of the spirit, Goodness is one that speaks of basic character, Paul said, for I know that in me (that is in my flesh) dwelleth no good thing (Romans 7:18) Goodness must be imparted to us from the character of Christ.

The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately wicked; who can know it? (Jeremiah 17:9) The basic character of goodness will affect one’s ethics. Let us live a clean life.

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Newsong Church

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Hey Co-op City...Happy New Year!

It's that time of the year where we all make our New Years’ Resolutions!

Since you're "in the mood" to make a positive change, I would like you to take a little 30-day challenge...Why don't you start off this New Year getting closer to God? Maybe you're feeling stuck in life, maybe you're searching for something, and you're not quite sure what it is? God desires to have a relationship with you, He wants to help you...why not give Him 30 days and see if you find what you're looking for?

Join us this Sunday... here's what you can expect when you come to our Worship Experience!

Newsong Church is a multi-cultural church that believes God has a purpose and a plan for your life. We exist to reach people who are far away from

God, and teach them how to follow Jesus step by step. That's why you will find our Sunday Worship Experience to be so warm and friendly; we genuinely care about you! We're not concerned about where you've been, but where you're going. You see we've all got a past, we've all made mistakes, and we still do. When you step into our worship experience you won't find a bunch of "Holier-than-thou" people pretending to have it all together. Instead you'll find that we're all broken people, but we're allowing God to put us back together.

We're not perfect, but God is! As God puts us back together we're realizing that although our past has shaped us, it does not define us! We're finding out that not only does God love us with a radical and unconditional love, but that He loves us just as we are! At Newsong

Church we believe that the Bible is the greatest book ever written, containing the greatest story ever told, and that each of us are part of His-story! In fact we have a saying at our church: "If you're not dead, God's not done with you!" We don't just believe this for the adults but for our children as well!

At Newsong Church we're so passionate about our children learning about Jesus, that we created a church just for them called "Kidsong!" At “Kidsong,” our children learn about Jesus in a safe, fun, age-appropriate learning environment! We also have a fully-staffed nursery!

We hope that you will join us this Sunday! Our worship experience is located at 177 Dreiser Loop in Auditorium B. Parking is available in the parking garage; just bring your tick-

et in for validation. Deaf interpretation is available during our adult worship experience. If you have any questions you can contact us: Church office: 140 Alcott Place Bldg.19. Office hours: Tuesday-Friday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Phone: 718-708-8385 For more information check out our website: www.newsongchurchnyc.org.

Email: info@newsongchurchnyc.org You can also interact with us on social media!

Facebook: www.facebook.com/ newsongchurchbx Twitter: @newsongchurchBX Instagram: @newsongchurchBX Our Newsong family is here for you; stop by this Sunday and experience the difference!

God Bless you!

—Pastor Mike

Pastor Anne L. Palmore and the congregation of the Church of the New Vision extend a warm and friendly invitation to everyone to worship with us every Sunday at 8 a.m. or 11 a.m. We are a church where inspirational messages from the Word of God, the Bible, are delivered every Sunday morning.

The church is designed to meet the spiritual needs of our community by offering anointed singing and preaching, and a general atmosphere of Christian love and friendly hospitality.

We also invite the youth of our community to attend our Sunday morning services, which are designed to meet the special needs of our young people.

Parents, please send your children to learn of the Lord Jesus.

Prayer Service takes place every Wednesday evening from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m., followed by Bible Teaching from

8 p.m. to 9 p.m. Be with us to learn the truth from the Word of God. List of Events Please join us as we celebrate our beloved Pastor Rev. Anne L. Palmore’s retirement on Saturday, February 20, at 12:30 p.m. at Juliano's in New Rochelle. A donation of $65 for adults and $30 for children (12 years old & under) which is due by January 24. To make your reservation, please contact Sis. Sadie James at 718.652.8943, Sis. Loretta Scott at 718.671.2623 or Deacon Ella Samuel Roy at 646.488.9446.

April 9, 2016 – Sight and Sound Theatre presenting Samson. Adults, $150 and youth 12 and under, $145.

One-day package includes round-trip transportation, all-you-can-eat at Old Country Buffet, all taxes and gratuities, show and outlet shopping. For tickets,

call church at (718) 671-8746.

Come Cruise with us in 2016, leaving from NYC on the Fun Ship, Carnival Sunshine, Aug. 1-9. Itinerary: Amber Cove, Dominican Rep., Grand Turk and Half Moon Cay, Bahamas.

Cost per person: Interior $1,340; Ocean View, $1,420; Balcony $1,710 (tax and port charges included). A $50 nonrefundable deposit is due now; monthly payment accepted; 50% due Feb. 2, 2016; full balance due May 11, 2016.

For payment or information, contact Sadie James, (718) 652-8943 or Hermena Smith, (718) 708-5035.

Church of the New Vision is located at 115 Einstein Loop, Bronx, NY 10475; Telephone #: (718) 671-8746 or (718) 320-0409. Our mailing address is: Church of the New Vision, P.O. Box 753037, Bronx, NY 10475. Please visit our website at www.churchofnewvision.com.

—Carol Haque

The congregation of St. Joseph’s cordially invites you and your family to worship 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. Choir rehearsal is on Thursday at 7 p.m.

The (ECW) Episcopal Church Women meet immediately after service on the 1st Sunday of each month.

Membership is open to all women of the church and dues are $2 per month.

The men hold their meeting after service on the 2nd Sunday of each month.

We look forward to welcoming everyone to service at 9 a.m. on Sunday, January 3, when we will celebrate the Second Sunday after Christmas and the First Sunday in the New Year. Father Simeon Johnson will be the preacher and celebrant.

Outreach Program: We continue to collect non-perishable food for the feeding program at Grace Episcopal Church in West Farms. Please remember to donate.

For additional information on all of the above, please call the church at 718320-0844. Or visit our website: http:// www.stjosephsepcbronx.org “How lovely is your dwelling place, O Lord Almighty!” (Psalm 84:1) —M. Chambers

Church of the New Vision

St. Joseph’s Episcopal Anglican Church

Be especially vigilant this holiday season.

If you SEE something, SAY something!

Notify Public Safety, 718-671-3050

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Year in Review

Co-op City Times / January 2, 2016 (Continued from page 4)

Paris on November 13th, Public Safety and Riverbay management ordered increased around-the-clock security at the Power Plant while advising, residents, employees and officers to be mindful of suspicious activity in the community and report anything they see immediately to Public Safety and/or 911. Chief Frank Apollo said that the terrorists in Paris chose soft targets for their attack raising concerns that similar attacks could happen anywhere and anytime in communities throughout the nation where aroundthe-clock protection is not feasible.

In late November came news that New York State Department of Transportation was proposing major improvements to highways in the northeast Bronx, specifically I-95 and the Hutchinson River Parkway. The plan includes a new entrance from the northbound HRP into Section 5. Reacting to mixed reviews for the proposal, Community Board 10 Chairperson Martin Prince said that Co-op City residents will be given their chance to comment on the comprehensive plan during public meetings held early next year. The preliminary timetable for the proposal is for construction to begin in 2018 with completion scheduled for 2021.

Also in late November, executives from Energy Spectrum, Riverbay’s contracted electrical demand response manager, came to Co-op City to present to the community’s shareholders a $550,000 check from Con Edison as payment for

the community’s participation in the utility’s power load shedding requests this past summer. The check was accepted on behalf of the community by interim General Manager Noel Ellison.

DECEMBER Through the end of this year, Public Safety upgraded its procedural training for all officers and supervisors. Renowned attorney Michael Marinaccio held a series of seminars on proper procedures for documenting police encounters, testifying in court about such encounters and stating the reasons for such actions at the onset of any encounter with the public. The training was designed to diffuse any potential misunderstanding between the public and police and to give officers the knowledge needed to properly document and defend their actions should legal proceedings ensue.

Riverbay management and the board released renderings of a proposed redesign of Dreiser Auditorium while announcing they were exploring ways to modernize the huge meeting and event space to make it more conducive to the use of 21st Century technologies and make the large hall a more attractive venue to stage public and private events

and meetings.

In a similar vein, the Board, by a vote of 9 to 4, approved a resolution to begin searching for potential commercial tenants of the sizable space inside the former Bingo Hall fronted on Bartow Avenue.

It was previously hoped that the space could be used for a youth center but in the recent past Riverbay’s supervising agencies indicated that they would never approve such use for the marketable commercial space. As part of the approval, previous resolutions granting the space for a non-profit youth center were rescinded.

On Dec. 5, Co-op City’s local Truman High School football team won the New York City Bowl Conference Football Championship with a decisive victory over Brooklyn’s FDR High School. The Mustangs, who only had two victories the year before, finished their season with 12 wins against only one loss.

Riverbay held its annual holiday tree lighting on December 9th in the Dreiser Auditorium, complete with a Christmas carol sing-a-long and a not-so-surprise visit by Santa handing out candy to the children in attendance.

A week before Christmas, Public

Happy New Year Building 21’ers and to all!

The decorations will remain in place through the Epiphany, January 6th, also known as “3 Kings Day.” They will be removed on Thursday, January 7th at 1 p.m.

FYI, with regard to ANNUAL BUILDING DUES, all monies collected are turned in to our treasurer and installed in the association’s bank account. The dues cost is $5, and has been only $5 since 1971, the year Building 21 opened.

If you have any questions regarding the 21 Association, you have three ways of gaining information. Email your building association at 21association@gmail.com or call your association at 347.504.1821,

and you can attend the monthly meetings which are held every 4th Wednesday in the meeting room in the rear of the Bsection at 7 p.m. Next meeting will be January 27th.

Toast to the New Year The B-Section of Building 21 does a different holiday theme every year. In past years we’ve done holiday cards, Christmas stockings, etc. If you can guess the theme we did this year, and you show up for our Egg Nog Toast to the New Year (every year after the decorations come down), we’ll have a special prize just for you. “Everyone” will be allowed to guess one time. Write down your answer on a piece of paper. We will read them all and award the winner at that time. This means

you must be present to win.

Floor Captains are a necessity…

Thanks to the Cooperators of Building 21 who have stepped up to the plate and volunteered to be Floor Captain for their floor. You know who you are, and we all appreciate you…

All we ask of anyone kind enough to be a Floor Captain is as follows: 1. Contact numbers (for your floor only.) List all emergency contact numbers and distribute to each neighbor 2. Co-op City Times - place them at each apartment door (delivered on Saturdays) 3. Read elevator notices and talk to your neighbors about them 4. Promote meetings and gatherings

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child’s activity on social networking websites. Consider having the account stopped if your child will not share their password with you. Encourage your child to be safety-savvy and honest with you if they have any problems.

Parents need to be aware of these dangers and discuss the dangers and how to avoid them with their children.

The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (1-800-873-5678, www.missingkids.com) has set up the website, www.netsmartz.org with information for kids and parents alike.

Cartoon characters navigate even the youngest kids through Internet dangers.

It is never too early to start discussing the risks and results of “Stranger

Building 21 Association

Safety released crime stats for the year 2015 which showed an appreciable reduction in crime in the community in most major crime categories, although an increase was shown in some key areas – specifically reports of shots fired and cases of larceny from autos due to a rash of car break-ins this summer on Baychester Avenue. For the second year in a row, there were no homicides in the community.

Not everybody was in the holiday mood this season as a resident of Building 31A attacked a mail delivery person on December 18th as the postal employee was making deliveries of cards and packages to the building. The postal employee had to be treated at an area hospital for cuts and bruises while Public Safety and the US Postal Police arrested and charged the resident with several serious felonies.

Proving to Con Ed in 2015 that Riverbay is a reliable source of electricity will be paying off for Co-op City shareholders monthly throughout most of 2016. The Riverbay Power Plant’s proven reliability in 2015 earned the community a credit on the stand-by fees charged by Con Edison for the utility’s capacity to provide power to the development in case of a problem with Co-op City’s power plant. The first credits for October and November, 2015 were awarded against the December standby charges of $219,999, reducing that bill to just $49,206. The credits will continue through October, 2016.

5. Encourage your neighbors to: • Vote – Vote - Vote in the Riverbay Election • Make calls to the Riverbay Offices: Security: 718-671-3050 CSO Offices: 718-320-3300 Our Holiday Schedule is posted by the elevators of each section of the building.

THINK TANK is in session every Friday, 8:30-10 p.m. We are located in the rear of 21B and ALL are always welcomed. Ask yourself, what you are doing for your community to help make it better, and meet us at one of our next gatherings.

Bring a friend, bring a skeptical friend, bring a young friend. Come, and let’s begin again! See you around the neighborhood!

—Michelle Marbury

(Continued from page 7)

Danger” in various formats with your children.

It is important to monitor your child’s use of the Internet at all times. Be sure your child is aware of the dangers of social networking sites and explain the need for parental involvement in setting up restrictions for access. View the safety tips on the website itself and report inappropriate behavior directly to the website. Restrict your child’s access on social networking sites to people your child knows personally. Parents can block questionable individuals from contacting their children by viewing their child’s profile. Children should be discouraged from posting personal information and contacting people that they

meet online without parental approval.

Children and adults need to be careful not send any information out which can be found to be offensive or taken out of context. Inappropriate communication can result in disciplinary action at school or criminal charges such as Harassment, Aggravated Harassment or Stalking being charged.

Parents need to monitor their children’s internet activity. Placing the computer that your child uses in a family room will make it easier to monitor their online activity. Be aware if your child suddenly shuts the computer off or reduces the screen when you enter the room. Set your telephone up to block restricted numbers. Monitor the numbers

called by your child’s cell phone. Be alert to any unexpected packages that could be gifts sent by a potential sexual predator.

If you suspect that your child is receiving pornographic materials or being sexually exploited it can be reported by submitting an online form to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children’s Cyber Tip line at www.cybertipline.com. The Federal Bureau of Investigation www.fbi.gov has fostered relationships with some companies which operate social networking sites to aid law enforcement in the detection of online sexual predators.

With the help of parents a safer online environment can be created.

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