Co-op City Times 01/07/17 by Co-op City Times

Vol. 52 No. 1

Saturday, January 7, 2017

Tickets for March on Washington going fast BY BILL STUTTIG

Tickets for one of the several buses that will be leaving Co-op City on Saturday morning, January 21st, for the Women’s March on Washington, D.C. are selling briskly as more and more community organizations and elected officials are signing on as sponsors and supporters. Some of the community’s organizations have bought up tickets to be dispensed to its members interested in participating, but many individual residents are buying tickets on their own for buses for the historic March. Riverbay Board President Linda Berk, one of the principal organizers and promoters for the buses to the March on Washington, said that additional tickets will be on sale between 7 and 8 p.m. on Monday evening in Bartow Community Center’s room 31. Residents who can’t make it during that hour can call Sharan White at 347-9134224 for tickets. The bus trip to and from Washington, D.C. and to be part of the Co-op City contingent participating in the march, expected to attract more than a million to the nation’s capital on January 21st, costs $25 per seat. Buses will leave from all three Co-op City community centers at approximately 5 a.m. that morning and their return is expected at approximately 11 p.m. While some in the community have publicly criticized Riverbay’s direct participation in the March of Washington because it has little to do with issues directly affecting the day-to-day opera-

tions of the community, President Berk disagrees stating repeatedly that the issues the marchers will be bringing to the forefront on the 21st, the day after the Presidential inauguration, have much to do with what Co-op City and its residents will likely be facing in the coming months and years. Earlier this week, Ms. Berk said to the Co-op City Times: “I am proud of the effort this community has made to make sure our voices are heard. In my opinion, it is critical that we let Washington know that we are concerned about changes in policy, funding and rights that may negatively affect our community. “As a housing development under the control of HUD,” she continued, “we must stay vigilant and focused on the issues that could cost this community dearly. We are the largest NORC (Naturally Occurring Retirement Community) and we must protect Medicare and Social Security in addition to the policies that impact us as a HUD housing development. Riverbay has historically protected the rights and services of this community from JASA, to the disabled, youth and houses of worship. It is who we are and I am humbled and honored to know that I represent a socially responsible corporation.” Riverbay Board First Vice President Bernie Cylich is also a main supporter and promoter of Riverbay’s involvement in the March. Mr. Cylich said Thursday: “Frederick Douglas taught us (Continued on page 2)

2016 Year in Review: July to 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 2016 as reported by the Co-op City Times. Last week’s issue featured an account of the first half of 2016. July: July began as it always does with the popular Independence Day Celebration on the Greenway featuring a spectacular fireworks display. And just as those fireworks were subsiding, legal fireworks were just beginning to heat up as Riverbay’s former managing agent, Marion Scott Real Estate, Inc., sued Riverbay for payment of fees it said it deserved after being suspended from the job in November 2014. Riverbay, in turn, countersued for revenues the former managing agent allegedly cost Riverbay due to alleged mismanagement. The two sides were ordered by the court to work it out through mediation.

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Original Co-op City worker retires Filiberto Coreano (center) began working for Co-op City as a Buildings Porter in April of 1970, frankly before most of the community was built. On New Year’s Eve, he called it a career after nearly 47 years of service to the community. That day, he was personally thanked and honored with an award for his long-term service to the community by Riverbay’s Executive General Manager Bob Klehammer. Also participating in the presentation were Director of Human Resources (HR) Inelle Cooper, Senior HR Generalist Rosalind Pierce, Director of Finance Peter Merola and HR Administrative Assistant Josephine Luna. Buildings and Grounds supervisor Peter Miranda broke in with Mr. Coreano more than 46 years ago and called him a great colleague and great, dependable and dedicated porter for the people of Co-op City for close to five decades. Even though Mr. Coreano will be leaving Riverbay, he will remain a part of Co-op City in the years to come as he will spend his retirement years here in the development where he lives with his wife. Photo by Bill Stuttig

Correction Notice In last week’s edition of the Co-op City Times, a director incorrectly stated that only two Board members had received reimbursement for documented expenses pursuant to a 1991 Board resolution. In fact, from 1991 to the present, a number of Board members have received reimbursement for documented situations in which they actually lost income while serving as volunteer directors. The resolution, which is consistent with the corporation’s By-Laws (Article III, Section 11), HCR Regulations, and governing State law, has been narrowly interpreted. Individuals are not allowed or permitted to receive a salary or any other form of compensation. Individuals wishing to serve on the Board should remember that it is a volunteer position and should not be encouraged to seek election based on an incorrect assumption that it is a compensated position. It is not. Reimbursement under the controlling resolution and By-Law is limited to the recovery of lost salary, wages or income from the director’s regular place of employment. As noted, that provision has never been interpreted broadly. In the most recent case, Director Cleve Taylor was reimbursed only for the days that he was required to leave his place of employment to prepare for and appear at Court ordered depositions. Those depositions related to a pending court case in which the director was individually named as a defendant for actions he undertook as an officer of the corporation. Although that director devoted many hours a week to his volunteer position, he never sought or obtained reimbursement for income he may have lost performing his volunteer duties as a director and officer of the corporation. —Jeffrey Buss, Riverbay General Counsel

R ive r b a y ’s n ew p r o p e r t y m a n a g e r, Douglas Elliman Property Management, began its service to the community on July 1, even though the new executive general manager Bob Klehammer had been regularly onsite weeks beforehand, attending meetings and getting up to speed on the many ongoing issues in the community that would now be coming under his charge. On July 9th, the community’s religious and civic leaders came together to host a prayer rally to bring together the police and the community in the wake of the most recent horrific shootings of unarmed African-American men in American cities the previous week and the killing of five police officers in Dallas in the wake of these shootings. Leaders from throughout the Bronx attended along with hun-

dreds of Co-op City residents. That same week, Co-op City received from the City of New York final approval to be part of its Multifamily Conservation Program allowing Co-op City to pay a fixed cost for its water and sewer charges, thus saving the community approximately $1.2 million a year. At the July 13th Board Business meeting, the new executive GM Bob Klehammer gave his first oral report to the Board, detailing several meetings held with Riverbay’s department directors in the first two weeks in an attempt to immediately improve services and reduce costs. On July 14th, Dreiser Community Center was the site of an all-day conference on the crime of Human Trafficking. “Human Trafficking is the fastest growing criminal enterprise in the world,” claimed Lauren Hersch, Director of Anti-Trafficking Policy and Advocacy at Sanctuary for Families. During the same week, the Riverbay Board voted overwhelmingly to allocate up to $150,000 to the Riverbay Fund to establish a Youth and Community (Continued on page 3)

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that ‘Power concedes nothing without demand. It never did and never will.’ On Saturday, January 21, 2017, Co-op City cooperators will join our voices with hundreds of thousands demanding of those who will be in control of the main levers of federal power that they not turn the clock back on progress made over 80 years.” In a recent viewpoint in the Co-op City Times, Mr. Cylich further argued: “Americans will pay a painfully high price if we remain passive and silent while achievements such as the ending of Jim Crow are undermined. And that’s just for starters. Also up on the chopping block will go protections of women’s reproductive rights, protection of civil liberties, of labor rights, LGBT rights, of minimum wages, of environment controls, public education, Medicare, affordable health care, Social Security and veterans services — all will go up on the Republican chopping block. “Furthermore, the threat to eviscerate HUD will undermine any hope for Co-op City in obtaining financial relief with the $40M bill coming up to replace 130 faulty Co-op City elevator motors.” Board Director Rod Saunders added: “In my opinion, the trip being organized here in Co-op City, to attend the ‘Women’s March on Washington’ this coming January 21st, is an important step towards the ongoing transition of many Co-op City residents from being politically irrelevant, to being sophisticatedly relevant, and ready to mobilize for issues that will ultimately allow cooperators to ‘think locally, and act globally.’ I don’t see this as an anti-Trump rally, but as a statement of support for the maintenance of all of the positive gains in Washington that have been fought for, and won with the ‘Blood, Sweat, and Tears’ of so many who have come before us. A community of more than 50,000 residents should always be pro-active, and ready to mobilize for any effort that advocates in our

best interest, and to be successful at that, there has to be issues, such as the intersectionality of critical matters a new beginning that brings about the marriage of long such as police and criminal justice reform, healthcare time community activists, infused with a more current for everyone, economic sustainability and access to database of new, and resourceful cooperators that can quality education for all. In my show of support, I have be called upon for advocacy of that which is in our best pledged to financially support this awesome effort to interests whenever and wherever needed.” the best of my ability, and appeal to others who may Shirley Saunders, president of the Co-op City Demnot be able to attend the March to step up and make ocratic Club and District Leader for the Bronx Demowhatever contributions you can afford to this worthcratic Party, two of the major sponsors for Co-op while cause. This is the least we can do.” City’s bus trip to the Women’s March on Washington The Co-op City branch of the Working Families said: “The President-elect says he will be a president Party (WFP) is also one of the sponsors of Co-op for all the people, but his policies and his actions don’t City’s participation in the Women’s March of Washsupport that as we fear that he will rescind many of our ington. Kelly Canzoneri of the WFP said this week: rights, including school integration, voting rights, “The idea for the march was a grassroots effort started equal marriage rights, affordable health care and child by a Hawaiian grandmother. The idea spread through care and family leave job protections. Many of his past social media. Standing up and marching for women statements had led us to believe that he does not and especially for women of color brings America a respect women as he seems to have little respect for giant step closer to its mission of justice and equality most people. We have to come together to let him for all.” know that we will not have our hard fought rights over WFP’s Mary Pearson also added this week: many decades infringed upon.” “Decades of social progress, including programs like Pastor Deborah Jenkins, Riverbay Board treasurer, Medicare and Social Security, could be jeopardized by the sweep of Republican rule. Resistance is the only said: “As part of a social justice ministry, anywhere that defense we have. Look at the first day of business for we believe there are issues of injustice and inequality Congress. They tried to eliminate the Ethics Commitwe should fight for justice. There are issues on the table tee! Trump is taking credit for stopping that action, but that are important to us as a community and a nation as that is untrue. Thousands of calls flooding the congresa whole. But beyond the march, I believe Co-op City would be served if we take our issues directly to HUD sional phone lines killed it. Resistance is not futile!” and the incoming HUD Secretary, Dr. Ben Carson, and invite Dr. Carson here some time in the near future so If You See Something, he can see this community as the model for affordable housing that it is and see for himself how affordable SAY SOMETHING!!! housing can work for all people.” Riverbay Board Second Vice President Claudia Co-op City Public Safety Sampson said is a recent viewpoint, “…I am deeply 718-671-3050 concerned about and committed to life-affirming

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Support Group for family/friends of the mentally ill begins Jan. 12 A support group, which will offer an outlet for those caring for loved ones with mental illness while providing practical information and resources for education, support and advocacy, begins in Co-op City on Thursday, January 12th with the first meeting from 7 to 9 p.m. in Einstein Community Center, room 35. The group will meet on the second Thursday evening of each month thereafter. The group will be led by experienced support group facilitators, Winnie Walsh and Riverbay Board Director Marie Smith. The program is offered through the National Alliance on Mental Illness of New York City (NAMI-NYC), a grassroots organization that provides support, education and advocacy for families and individuals of all ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds who live with mental illness. Co-op City residents interested in participating can contact Ms. Smith at msmith@riverbayboard.com or by leaving a message for her through the Riverbay Board office by calling 718-320-3300, extension 3400.

Bereavement group resumes 1/9/17 The Monday JASA bereavement support group, facilitated by Rev. Dr. Robert A. Smith, Jr., which meets in room 13 of the Dreiser Center, will resume on Monday, January 9. If there is a need, you may contact Dr. Smith at (917) 734-4058.

Next CB #10 meeting to be held Jan. 19 The next monthly meeting of Community Board #10 will be held on Thursday, January 19 at 7 p.m. at Villa Barone Manor, 737 Throgs Neck Expressway, Bronx, NY 10465. For more information, please contact CB #10 at (718) 8921161.

Programs Department. A more than week-long heat wave in late July put demand on the Power Plant to export power to Con Edison to keep the utility serving the rest of the borough’s communities. The Power Plant’s ability to do just that on 24-hour notice provides a minimum $1.5 million in revenue to the shareholders each year. Co-op City’s Louise Signore turned 104 on July 29th and was celebrated by her fellow senior center members just four months after surviving a violent mugging in her building. She looked as spry as ever as she blew out the candles on her cake once again. August August began as it usually does with hot weather and the largest National Night Out celebration in the Bronx as hundreds of residents came out to the Greenway on Tuesday, August 2nd to enjoy music, good food, dancing, and a movie under the stars. The celebration was highlighted by a flash mob of 200 seniors performing the largest line dance in the community’s history. The new prototype lobby entrance installed in Building 15A was markettested by the residents of the building who indicated that they generally like the new design with a few tweaks needed here and there. As the heat index approached 100 on August 10th, more than 100 Co-op City children kept cool by taking part in one of two Riverbay Splash Days held each summer featuring giant water slides and other water-based games. In mid-August, Riverbay attempted to fix a long-standing water leak problem in the Cooper Place vicinity by using a product called Silver Lining to seal the damaged pipes. At first, it was believed that the miracle solution did not work because leaking water was still registering, but further investigation revealed that the water was coming from new leaks that had developed and the Silver Lining solution did work where it was applied. This information led to significant progress being reported in stemming the vast majority of the community’ chronic and problematic underground water leaks by the end of the year. On August 17th, the Riverbay Board approved a resolution clearing the way for the construction of a reinforced foundation in the Power Plant needed to support the new 150-ton high pressure boiler which has been sitting outside waiting for such construction to take place for almost a year. With the new foundation completed in the weeks that followed, the in-stallation of the new boiler is back on schedule with full commissioning

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expected by June of 2017. At the same meeting, then President Cleve Taylor reported to the Board and Riverbay officials in attendance that the community had recently completed its best financial year in its history and the community had a current cash balance at that time of approximately $18 million — $17 million more than it had two years prior. On August 19th, Public Safety had the first in it series of Coffee with a Cop sessions designed to bring the community closer to the officers who protect them. That first session was held in Einstein Center and two more would be held – one in each of the other two community centers – attracting dozens of residents each time, sharing their concerns over coffee. In late August, agents from the Federal Bureau of Investigation with the assistance of the Public Safety’s detective unit — uncovered a troubling stash of weapons and drugs in a Co-op City apartment. One of the occupants of the home was arrested and booked on gun possession charges. The residents of Section 5 held their annual Family Fun Day complete with petting zoos, free food, music, dancing and great camaraderie between neighbors. September For the first time is 16 years, Co-op City was preparing to elect a new State Senate representative as long-time State Senator Ruth Hassel Thompson resigned from the office earlier in the year to take a position in Governor Cuomo’s administration. State Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie’s chief of staff, Jamaal Bailey, was the front runner in the primary fight, but he faced some stiff competition from four highly respected community leaders: Rev. Que English; Rev. Edward Mulraine; Dr. Alvin Ponder and Pamela Harrison Johnson. In the end, Mr. Bailey won the Democratic Primary and was easily elected to the State Senate on Election Day in November. Public Safety added nine officers to its bicycle patrol in early September. Chief Frank Apollo maintained that bicycle patrols have proven to be one of the most effective means of patrol for communities with large campuses like Co-op City. Former Major League Baseball star and Co-op City little leaguer Stanley Jefferson told his story to the Co-op City Times on the 15th anniversary of the 9/11/2001 attacks on the World Trade Center. Mr. Jefferson revealed his experiences as a police officer responding to the attacks and how the horrors that he witnessed that day have affected his life

in the years since. In mid-September, the Real Deal Thrift Boutique opened in the Bronx just blocks from Co-op City and the owner committed to donating a portion of his proceeds back to the Riverbay Fund to be used to help finance cultural and social community events. On September 14th, the Riverbay Board unanimously approved expanding the Department of Public Safety’s use of body cameras. With the passage of the resolution, the department was given the authority to purchase an additional 75 cameras allowing each officer on each shift to wear one. The persistent problem of costly leaks in Co-op City’s nearly half-century old piping system was reduced significantly in mid-September as power plant crews successfully repaired leaks behind Building 21 permanently reducing the community’s total water loss by more than 25%. In late September, Attorneys for Riverbay filed an appeal to reverse a judge’s ruling that Marion Scott Real Estate, Inc. is entitled to damages for being removed as managing agent of Co-op City. In the court papers, the Riverbay attorneys alleged that the judgment was premature because discovery to uncover facts in the case had not yet been conducted, and attorneys argued that consideration should be given to the fact that MSI carried out no duties while suspended and that any payment to MSI could be offset by future rulings on the alleged misconduct by MSI. At an open board meeting on September 28th, hundreds of shareholders in attendance heard directly from Riverbay’s independent outside accounting firm who presented detailed explanations of the recently completed financial statements which indicated a much improved financial footing for the community and its residents. At the same meeting, new Executive General Manager Bob Klehammer publicly addressed the shareholders for the first time and said that he and Riverbay staff have been laying the groundwork for many significant long-term improvements in the coming months and years. October October began with the surprise announcement that Riverbay Board President Cleve Taylor would be resigning his position effective October 21st. In his letter of resignation, Mr. Taylor cited the many accomplishments of the Board during his nearly 30 months as the Board’s president. In his letter of resignation, Mr. Taylor said, “On the (Continued on page 4)

Year in Review big issues that face the corporation and our shareholders, we have consciously brought together the responsible leadership that is expected of us and the company we represent.” Mr. Taylor shared that much of what he and his fellow Board directors set out to accomplish more than two years ago has been largely accomplished, including improved morale among the staff, professional and qualified leadership of the corporation’s many departments and fiscal accountability and transparency throughout the corporation, including the stabilization of Riverbay’s long-term financial position. During the first weekend of October, two major and popular events were held for the betterment of the community. The community’s young people turned out by the hundreds on Saturday, October 1st for the Fifth Annual College, Career and Resource Fair. Spearheaded largely through the efforts of Board Director Evelyn Turner, dozens of colleges, vocational schools and employers took part in giving young people guidance in choosing many of the countless educational and career paths that are available to them. The next day, it was the elderly, the disabled and the impaired and their loved ones who were given the chance to reach out for help to the many agencies providing services for the disabled. The second Disabilities Expo was spearheaded by Riverbay’s Disabilities and Accommodations Committee and the Co-op City Seventh Day Adventist Church. Hundreds turned out for the day-long event. Also in October, the residents of Co-op City who became active members of the Rivers Run Community Garden along the banks of the Hutchinson River were busy enjoying the fruits of their labor as scores of fresh vegetables were successfully harvested for a second consecutive year. Additionally, the garden became the site of regular yoga classes, composting classes and became part of the New York Botanical Garden Trolley Garden Tour, even hosting one of their events in October On October 7th, Riverbay Corporation filed a lawsuit in state Supreme Court against the New York State Division of Homes and Community Renewal (HCR) alleging, among other things, that the supervisory agency for the state Mitchell-Lama program failed to properly supervise and investigate the development’s former management and abdicated its responsibility to protect affordable housing. On October 9th came the shocking and tragic news that former Co-op City resident Ken Thompson, a giant in the legal field who rose to the position of Brooklyn District Attorney, had succumbed to a private battle with cancer. Co-op City native Shanise Greenfield, who had the honor of working for Mr. Thompson as an ADA, said: “I wish I had more time to get to know Mr. Thompson, but in the short amount of time that we were blessed with his presence, he made such a difference for the people of New York, and more specifically for the people of Brooklyn. He is the epitome of what a pillar of justice is; he exonerated over 20 wrongfully convicted people, he made many exemplary changes in our Brooklyn DA’s Office to ensure that justice is served and that everyone is seen as an individual and not a statistical number.” On October 20th, came the news that Barnes & Noble, a fixture in the Bay Plaza shopping center since 1999 and the only major bookstore in the Bronx, would be closing at year’s end. Days later, it was revealed that a Saks retail clothing store would be occupying the huge space sometime in 2017.

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On October 29th, during a Riverbay Board conference weekend, Riverbay First Vice President Linda Berk was elected president by her fellow Board directors. Bernie Cylich moved up to fill Ms. Berk’s position as first vice-president and Kevin Lambright, a close runner-up in last year’s Riverbay Board election, was sworn in as a new Board director replacing the resigning Cleve Taylor. Mr. Lambright will serve until the next Riverbay Board election in May and must run and win in order to earn the right to serve a full three-year term beginning next June. November Hundreds of Co-op City residents gave from their heart and their soul after powerful Hurricane Matthew devastated sections of Haiti in October. Needed goods and donated non-perishable foods were collected from giving residents through the Riverbay Fund and the Community Relations Department and were then shipped off to the Caribbean nation by truckloads in early November. A young man caught on Public Safety surveillance engaging in lewd behavior around women using the community’s laundry rooms was found, arrested and handed over to authorities for psychological evaluation and treatment. Real estate developer Donald Trump shocked most experts and most of the nation by winning the Presidency on November 8th. Despite collecting more Electoral College votes than his opponent, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, Mr. Trump clearly was not the choice of New York City or Co-op City as Mrs. Clinton took nearly 88% of the vote in the Bronx alone. In the weeks that followed, Co-op City community leaders and board directors vowed to make the voice of the community heard despite the conservative leanings of the incoming administration. After nearly a year of attempts to repair the ongoing hot water leaks in the Cooper and Adler Place vicinities, the leaks were finally stabilized by mid-November and the grounds above the leaks were restored and returned to the community as open space. Having the leaks stopped will also save the community approximately $450,000 per year. At a Mayor’s town hall meeting held outside Co-op City on November 21st, several Riverbay Board directors attended and expressed the community’s concerns regarding what they believe to be unfair expenses the shareholders endure at the hands of city government. President Linda Berk brought up the millions it costs the community to undergo expensive asbestos abatement procedures despite no history of contamination. Mayor de Blasio promised to take up the issue with his senior officials and meet with Riverbay in the near future. In late November, the Riverbay Board of Directors voted to raise the corporation’s minimum wage to $15 an hour effective January 1, 2017, two years before the state will require all businesses to do so. Rev. Deborah Jenkins, the Board director who sponsored the resolution, said, “… it is just the right thing to do.” December Discounted music education became available to all Co-op City children through the Renaissance Youth Center’s Music For All program. Registration for an eight-week session of music lessons for $25 per child started on December 10th. On December 3rd, 347 applicants turned out for a written exam in the hopes of being hired as a Co-op City Public Safety officer some time in 2017. The exam was the first hurdle in the extensive recruitment process – which also includes physical agility and

psychological testing. In the end, only 10 or 20 will be chosen for the job, possibly by this spring. With an eye towards encouraging the community’s youth to be involved in community betterment projects, on December 12th, Councilman Andy King handed out awards to 25 MS 181 students who were part of some of his volunteerism projects this past year. Similar recognition went to students of MS 180 a few weeks later at the councilman’s Christmas party. United Parcel Service began installing new Access Point Lockers at Co-op City’s three community shopping malls in mid-December. The lockers give Co-op city residents the option of retrieving their packages from a locker when UPS fails to make a delivery because no one is home. The lockers utilize digital technology to make certain that only the person for whom the package in intended can open the locker and retrieve the package. In mid-December, the Riverbay Board unanimously passed a resolution which will require workers from on-site outside contractors to clock–in each morning. Director Rod Saunders, the sponsor of the resolution, said the new procedure will serve two main purposes – to increase site security by keeping better track of who is here working and where they should be, and to provide a verifiable record of the amount of workers the contractors are providing each day to ensure that contracts are being fulfilled as promised, on time. The dark side of the holiday season became apparent after Public Safety officers, with the help of alert residents, arrested a woman for drunk driving on Dreiser Loop in the middle of the afternoon on December 19th, just as the schools were about to dismiss their students. The woman was found to have a blood alcohol level nearly four times the legal limit, so high that she required medical treatment herself for alcohol poisoning. The Riverbay Disabilities and Accommodation Committee began a bi-monthly seminar series on December 21st. The first installment centered on combatting winter depression and featured the sage advice of renowned clinical psychologist Dr. Nathan Lovemore, along with information on available resources within the community for combatting depression. During a cold weekend in mid-December, the Power Plant was called upon by Con Edison to switch temporarily from natural gas to oil burning capabilities to heat the community’s more than 15,000 homes. By having and consistently proving its ability to make the difficult switchover, the plant saves the community approximately $5 million a year due to reduced fuel charges from Con Edison.

Online payment of monthly carrying charges Shareholders can now pay their carrying charges online by logging onto the Riverbay website at www.riverbaycorp.com, and clicking on the “PayLease” icon on the home page, or by signing in directly at the PayLease website at www.paylease.com. Go green, go paperless! Register today.

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Co-op City Coat Give-Away

HAPPENING in Co-op City!

More than 600 coats donated through the not-for-profit community resource agency, NY Cares – were dispensed to Co-op City residents on Wednesday, January 4th in the Dreiser auditorium. The event is run through Riverbay’s Department of Community Relations with the assistance of Ray Fraticelli, a Riverbay CSO Manager who also volunteers on his own time as a site captain for NY Cares, collecting coats for communities in need. Last year, Mr. Fraticelli said more than 1000 coats were made available to Co-op City residents in need. Photo by Leandra Peters

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Letters to the Editor

Do The Right Thing To the Editor: When I applied to reside in Co-op City in 1998, my credit and my character were thoroughly investigated, and a home visit was made to my then-residence to see how I maintained my home. I have been looking at some of the new residents and it is impossible to believe that they are being as scrutinized as we were years ago. I am very disillusioned by some of the things I am witnessing. I have an emotional support dog and so do some of my neighbors. We are diligent about cleaning up after our pets. I understand why some residents are so against having pets because a lot of people do not clean up after their pets at all. They walk their dog and just walk away when the dog poops. I have confronted several only to get cursed out. Clean up after your pets. You live

here. You paid good money to move here or did you? Why would you let this beautiful development go down the tubes? The maintenance people work so hard to keep everything clean, landscaped and free of debris, etc. While walking, I see empty beer and liquor bottles and half eaten food littering the grounds. Marijuana paraphernalia all over the place. Used condoms littering the grounds. Garbage being thrown out of the window. Yes, garbage bags flying out of the windows, sanitary napkins (used), mouse traps with dead and dying mice in it, thrown out of the window; raw meat and pizza boxes with food still in it left in compactor rooms; food thrown down incinerator chutes not bagged; roaches galore and now mice. Some irresponsible pet owners

have let their dogs poop and urinate in elevators, lobbies, and even in the basements. I live in Section Five. This is not a slum and I resent anyone who is not keeping our “home” livable. These people that exhibit this kind of behavior cannot have an investment in Co-op City. They must be subletting from someone or they have not been investigated properly. Let’s please enforce the stringent application processing that used to be. The things I’ve described above are not because some responsible folks now have pets. The dogs are not drinking beer, smoking marijuana and throwing garbage out of the windows, etc. Come on people, DO THE RIGHT THING. Clean up after yourselves and your pets. This is our home. Let’s clean it up. —Ruth Hines

The Unborn: Murder of the Innocent To the Editor: At its very moment of conception the unborn child in its mother’s womb is a living, breathing human being created in the image of God. It is conceived, I believe, with Godgiven rights of which the most important is its right to be born and have life as God intended for it, which is a right that trumps all other rights. Only God is the author of life and death. We are not, no matter what a law like Roe vs Wade states. Roe vs Wade, decided by 12 members of the Supreme Court who, I believe, were lacking the wisdom to know that life starts at the moment of conception.

That was 42 years ago and in my estimation, over 57 million unborn children have since been denied their God-given right to be born and have life, murdered in abortion clinics by inhumane body dismemberment, their remains placed in garbage bags and discarded in dumpsters with no trace of human dignity unless their body parts are being sold for money. As far as I am concerned, this murder of human life is mistakenly referred to as “Women’s Healthcare,” $525 million a year of our tax dollars fund this practice. While crisis pregnancies do occur, you can never do an evil to accomplish a greater good. Murder is never the solu-

Avoiding scams Shareholders are reminded that you are not individually responsible for maintaining or protecting the water main lines or the heating system in Co-op City, whether you live in a high rise building or a townhouse. Some shareholders have reported receiving letters and/or phone calls from various companies about purchasing insurance to protect against the exorbitant costs of repairing and maintaining the underground pipe lines or their buildings’ heating system. These facilities are maintained by Riverbay Corporation, not by individual shareholders and it is therefore not necessary to purchase such insurance.

tion. Choosing life through adoption, or through leaving the baby in the hospital or police station, I believe, is the human thing to do. To have an abortion is not a Godgiven right. The God-given right to be born and have life belongs to the unborn child. Though many will go to Washington, DC and many from Co-op City to protest the unborn child’s God-given right to be born and have life in favor of their mothers’ right to have them killed, many, many members of our human family will come to their defense the following day in Washington, DC at the March for Life. Thank God for them. —Michael Kaplan

Domestic Hot & Cold Water Shut Down Building 7, K Line The domestic hot & cold water will be shut down in order to do restoration work on:

Monday, January 9 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. As soon as the work has been completed, the hot & cold water service 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 patience in this matter. —CSO (Dreiser, Rm. 6)

Important Notice to Shareholders of Building 31 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 31

Current Lease Expiration Date

New 3 yr. Expiration Date

Building 31 A&B 100 & 120 Erskine Place

March 31, 2017

March 31, 2020

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Co-op City Times / January 7, 2017

Public Safety Report

Co-op City Department of Public Safety offers Internet Safety for kids, teens and young adults

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 different tasks and learning opportunities. This holiday season brought us a new generation of Apple watches, the new iPhone 7 and new smartphones that are smarter than ever. These devices offer much more technology for a similar price range as older devices, making them 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 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 in-person 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 percent), 11 percent 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

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other electronic devices. Monitor your 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 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 to 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 (Continued on page 23)

OPPORTUNITIES AT CO-OP CITY 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

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Co-op City Times / January 7, 2017

Director’s Viewpoint

Bernard Cylich First Vice President As the Riverbay Board met the day after Donald Trump’s election to the US presidency, it was clear to me that with Republican control of both the White House and Congress the American people can anticipate an unprecedented attack on all the gains they have achieved through bitter struggles over the last 80 years. Echoing the last words of early twentieth century labor organizer Joe Hill, Riverbay Board President Linda Berk challenged the Board not to mourn but to organize. And President Berk is meeting that challenge by enlisting Riverbay resources so that the voice of our community will be part of a powerful demonstration in Washington, DC on Saturday, January 21, 2017, the day following the inauguration of the new president. In my opinion, Americans will pay a painfully high price if we remain passive and silent while achievements such as the ending of Jim Crow are undermined. And that’s just for starters. Also up on the chopping block will go protections of women’s reproductive rights, protection of civil liberties, of labor rights, LGBT rights, of minimum wages, of environment controls, public education, Medicare, affordable health care, Social Security and veterans services — all will go up on the Republican chopping block. Furthermore, the threat to eviscerate HUD will undermine any hope for Co-op City in obtaining financial relief with the $40M bill coming up to replace 130 faulty Co-op City elevator motors. “WHAT IS THE PRICE OF JUSTICE?” That’s the question that Jerome L. Rice, a cooperator, rightfully asked in a Co-op City Times letter, (12/24/16) . Not one Co-op City family will be spared the coming onslaught promised by the Republican leadership. Only Wall Street billionaires and plutocrats stand to gain from promised corporate tax cuts and lucrative federal contract giveaways. The congressional attack will start with repealing Affordable Care Act followed by cutting Social Security benefits and attacks on Medicare and Medicaid. Further Republican objectives are the gutting and/or repeal of civil right and minimum wage laws, of public education and the Veterans Administration, the destruction of labor and environmental protections. When the GOP-controlled Congress is finished how many of us will be able to afford our carrying charges, or afford health care, or medicine or our children’s education? Only by following in the footsteps and example of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. to organize, march, picket, demonstrate can we hope to put brakes on their regressive plans. THE MIRACLE WHEN IT COMES WILL CROWN OUR BEST EFFORTS As many of us Jews celebrated Chanukah, I draw attention to the Co-op City Times (12/24/16) commentary of Rabbi Solomon I. Berl. He wrote “although Chanukah commemorates the miracle of the lamp, it is notable that our ancestors, the Maccabean Jews relied also on their own courage and determination to free themselves of Syrian-Greek oppression. And he warns us “passive reliance on miracles will not achieve peace. The miracle when it comes, will crown our best efforts.” In the previously noted Jerome L, Rice letter to the Co-op City Times we are also admonished “not to be spectators remaining on the sidelines.” All of us, the 99% — Democrats, Republicans, or independents regardless of whether we voted for Hillary, Trump or for an independent, or just stayed home, must unite and speak out in defense of all of our rights. NO “CRYSTAL STAIR” This path will not be “A Crystal Stair” are the words that ended the Langston Hughes poem Mother to Son. But long and hard as the road may be as Martin Luther King, Jr. reminds us “the arc of justice bends toward freedom”. Following is a list, still being formed, of individuals and of both Co-op City organizations and neighboring groups responding to President Linda Berk’s call to support the DC march to lobby our President and Congress for protection of our gains. It testifies to the fighting spirit of our community. They agreed to march under the banner of “Forward Ever, Backward Never”.

We Can’t Afford Not To Congressman Eliot Engel State Senator Jamaal Bailey Assemblyman Michael Benedetto Council Member Andy King Rabbi Solomon I Berl NAACP - Co-op City Branch Spanish American Club Co-op City Democratic Club Working Families Party Harriet Tubman Independent Democratic Club’ Life On God’s Term Christian Center AARP Chapter 4997 Retirees of Dreiser Loop National Council of Negro Women, Co-op City Section National Women’s Political Caucus Political Association Coalition to Save Affordable Housing Veterans group DC 37, AFL-CIO African American Association

Iglesias Christian Marcos 16-15 Drammeh Center Faith At Work Christian Church Building 16 association Carver Loop Association Co-op City Section 5 Association Williamsbridge Club For bus tickets at $25 each, contact: Leah Richardsonleflaming@gmail.com, Sharan White - 347-913-4224, or Bernie Cylich - 646-522-5498. Buses will leave at 5 a.m. from three Co-op City locations. All individuals and organizations are invited to help to defray the cost of our buses by making a contribution. Checks should be made to Riverbay Corporation for Buses to DC 1/21/17. Keep The Spirit! I can be reached by mail: Attention Bernard Cylich, Director, Riverbay Corporation, 2049 Bartow Ave., Bronx, NY 10475, or email me at lichsr@earthlink.net, or call 718-379-5874.

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Building 21 Association Happy New Year… Come and lend a hand! The lobby decorations will be removed today, January 7th at 3 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 since 1971, the year Building 21 opened. If you have any questions regarding the Building 21 Association, you have 3 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 general meetings which are held (once a month) every 4th Wednesday in “The Gathering Room” in the rear of the B-section at 7 p.m. The next general meeting of the 21 Association will be Wednesday, January 25th. Guess the theme, win a prize… The B-Section of Building 21 does a different Holiday Decorating Theme, every year. In past years we’ve done Holiday Cards, Christmas Stockings, etc. Last year the theme was “Angels”. 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 your answer on a piece of paper. We will read them all and award the winner tonight starting at 7 p.m. in “The Gathering Room” located in the rear of the BSection. You must be present to win. The Race for the $300 Prize still going “21 Strong…” Those 21 Association members who wish to earn valuable points and a chance to win $300 have many ways to do so. Note: A member is ANY shareholder who has paid their annual $5 dues to the Building 21 Association. Prize monies are made and saved for that purpose, from activities (i.e., The Ice-cream

Social, 50/50 Raffles etc.) Refer back to the following issue of the Co-op City Times for complete rules of The 21 Association Rewards Points Program; (November 26, 2016). Floor Captains are a necessity for every building… 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. ELEVATOR NOTICES • READ THEM AND TALK TO YOUR NEIGHBORS ABOUT THEM 4. PROMOTE: • MEETINGS AND GATHERINGS 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 THINK TANK is in session every Friday, 8:30-10 p.m. except Christmas and New Year’s Day. We are located in “The Gathering Room” in the rear of 21B and ALL are always welcomed. Ask yourself, what YOU are doing for your community to help make it better. Let’s make this year count. Meet us at one of our next gatherings. Come, and let’s begin again! Each one of us divided by ALL OF US, EQUALS A FORCE FOR GOOD. See you around the neighborhood! —Michelle Marbury

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

(718) 320-3774 • Sunday School – 9:15 a.m. • Sunday Worship Services – 8:00 & 11:00 a.m. • Midweek Worship – Wednesday @ 12 Noon • Bible Class – Wednesday @ 1:00 & 7:30 p.m. • Prayer Service – Friday @ Noon & 7:30 p.m. COMMUNION SERVICE EVERY FIRST SUNDAY. YOUTH DAY EVERY FOURTH SUNDAY. ALL ARE WELCOME TO WORSHIP WITH US.

Building 27 Association Greetings neighbors, wishing to all peace, joy and happiness in the new year 2017. WE ARE HAVING A PARTY tonight at 7 p.m. Our annual party will be (WELCOME TO THE NEW YEAR) to meet and greet our neighbors of Building 27. Join us in the Bldg. Association room located in Bldg. 27, C rear lobby. Come with a song, a dance, or just come. Feel free to introduce yourselves, we just might live on the same floor. We will eat, drink, celebrate and be merry in this NewYear and we appreciate your support of your building association. Bldg. 27 Association is open for nomination of officers - President, Vice President, Secretary, Assist. Secretary, Correspondence Secretary, Treasurer, Asst. Treasurer, Sargent-at-Arms. The election of officers will take place January 2017. Happy birthday to all in this month. 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, birthdays, bereavement, Ms. Rondon will respond on behalf of the association. Please keep our Board of Directors in prayer, to make the right decisions in protecting our interest and keeping our homes affordable. Please pray for all leaders for PEACE, for there is unrest everywhere. —H. Overman

Building 22A&B Association I hope everyone had a very happy holiday! The Christmas collection for the lobby attendant and maintenance staff was graciously appreciated. 2017 agenda – Pokeno game night is January 14th, 2017 at 6:30 p.m. in the Association Room. The first association meeting is January 30th, 2017 at 7 p.m. Join our outing to Foxwood Casino on March 11th, 2017. $35 per person (rebate to be announced). The bus departs at 9 a.m. from the library in Asch Loop. To purchase tickets call Joan June (718-671-7079) or Katrina Minus-Shepard (718-671-4453). It’s time for association dues for 2016-2017; dates and times will be posted on the bulletin board. Happy Birthday to all in January. Our prayers to the sick and shut-in. Sympathies to all the families who have lost a loved one. Be safe. If you see something say something. Thank you —Betty Leak

Co-op City Times / January 7, 2017

Director’s Viewpoint

Francine Reva Jones Secretary The reason I make New Year’s resolutions is so that I can make changes and improvements in my life and for the benefit of my family and community. As the saying goes “time flies!” It seems as though the years go by so quickly, especially as one ages. It is a good idea to plan your life and, if necessary, write down your goals and aspirations that you wish to achieve in life. Writing down your goals in life and the steps it will take to get there will help you reach them. If you are a parent with middle school or high school children, talk with them about their career goals and work with them in order to achieve them. Parents with younger children should help them with reading, writing and arithmetic. Help them master these areas at early grade levels and their educational tasks will flow much more smoothly. If your children have learning disabilities, seek help for them; but avoid medication. In all that you do for your children, don’t lose sight of your goals. Write them down and, if necessary, refer back to them every few months. In recently speaking with a friend, we discussed that we are relieved that our two children have completed college and have successful careers. Now, it is time to re-focus on ourselves. What are your goals, i.e., to travel, to change careers, start a business, volunteer to help others? Make your “bucket” list and accomplish as many objectives as you can. Life is short! Be sure to plan it well. In addition, I will help my family members help themselves in order to achieve their goals. I intend to do more regarding social justice causes because, as the country saw in the Eric Garner case, our laws don’t apply equally to all Americans. I regret that I lack the qualifications to do more in government in this regard. However, I intend to write or call my elected officials to advise them of my

New Year’s Resolutions desires and needs and the needs of our community. With that said, I support the efforts of Board President, Linda Berk, in her call to action for the March on Washington on January 21, 2017. There are women’s rights, voting rights and the Affordable Care Act that need to be upheld. My personal issues are with gun control and police reform. The National Rifle Association wants gun ownership to remain the same. However, there is a need for more gun regulations after several massacres occurred in our country. A background check should be conducted before anyone owns a gun, so that guns will stay out of the hands of people with mental conditions. It is not an unreasonable request. Police reform is needed so that police officers will be held accountable for their crimes. Co-op City is the largest middle-income cooperative development in the nation and shareholders need to stand up for what we want and for what is right. I believe that the new administration will attempt to privatize everything and that will be the end of affordable housing as we know it. If you agree and are a young, able-bodied person, please join us on this March on Washington and let President-Elect Trump know that we exist and that we care about our community. There are a few seats left on the bus and I have tickets that you can purchase. Call me at 718-671-5957. In the words of the inimitable lecturer, Frederick Douglas, “Power concedes nothing without a demand. It never did and it never will.” As a Board Director, my resolution is to make Co-op City a better place. This is an awesome responsibility that I take seriously. In my opinion, the most important thing is to work cooperatively with other directors in order to get things accomplished. Over the past year, this has been done successfully. Some of the accomplishments achieved include the hiring of Douglas Elliman as our new manager. We were offered a 6% carrying charge discount in the Multi-Family Conservations Program, saving the community $1.4 million in annual water charges. The overhaul of the third of the community’s four original Power Plant trans-

Building 26 Association I wish everyone in Building 26 a very Happy New Year. I want to thank everyone who helped in the building collection for the porters, lobby attendants & maintenance workers. The building decorations were superb as always thanks to Nancy & Lloyd Edmondson in the A lobby, Patricia Malave in the B lobby and Charlene Slader in the C lobby. Also, those that helped the decorators with making the lobbies so festive. Our Holiday party was very nice and those that attended had a very nice time. I want to thank Pat Malave, Arlene Schaeffer and Phyllis Marter for all their help during the party. I want to take this opportunity to thank all those who helped throughout the year with all the association goings on. I couldn't have done any of it without you, and you know who you are. Our next building meeting will be Tuesday, January 10 at 7:30 p.m. We hope to see you there to hear what is going on in our community or to try and help with any concerns or ideas you may have. I’m glad to announce that Hal Satinoff is home from the hospital and doing well. We wish all those who are not well a quick recovery. We also want to send our condolences to anyone in the building who has lost a loved one recently, and may they never know anymore sorrow. —Patty Cipollaro

Building 10 Association Happy New Year from the Building 10 Association Board of Directors! Our first General Membership Meeting of the new year will take place on Tuesday, January 10, 2017. Our meeting will begin promptly at 7 p.m. in the Association room in the rear lobby of Building 10B. Join us and say hi to familiar friends and make new ones. We will review 2016 and share plans for 2017. We are planning a Pot Luck Dinner again this year to ring in the New Year! We had a great time at our Pot Dinner last year. So, join your Building 10 family and friends on Saturday January 21 for fun and fellowship. What’s your favorite dish? We look forward to partaking in your favorite dish. Please let us know at our meeting on 1/10/17, if you can volunteer to help make this 2017 Pot Luck Dinner event a success? Always check here in the Co-op Times for information on our upcoming events and plans. Thank you for your continued support! Again, we wish all of you a safe and happy holiday season! We believe each individual Building 10 Association member is the strength of our Association. So, join us at our next meeting! —Ron Campbell

formers was completed. We hosted the first Legislative Brunch for Co-op City’s elected representatives; the first recognition of Outstanding Students of the community; the first First Responders Brunch was held; and the second Riverbay Employees Appreciation Day luncheon took place. There was a Mayor’s Town Hall meeting for seniors. We have opened communications with the Truman H.S. principal and now have the opportunity to utilize the facilities again. This is progress. I continue to support Director Kevin Lambright on Resolution #16-66 to rescind Resolution #98-72 so that all tenants pay their fair share of rent to the Riverbay Corporation. Leasing space is part of the business of the corporation. It is a limited profit corporation, not a nonprofit corporation. This matter needs correction NOW. It might not be a significant monthly rental payment; however, it will lower the increase of carrying charges you might have to pay, if this tenant does not. If you agree, please contact your elected Board representative today and ask them to vote “Yes” on Resolution #16-66. Building Associations Participation at your Building Association meetings is important. The Building 20A lobbies were decorated so nicely for the Christmas, Hanukkah and Kwanzaa holidays. Thanks to Carrie, Lois, Lorraine, and others, for volunteering to make the lobby look very attractive for the holiday season. Unfortunately, vandals entered the building and destroyed many of the decorations. The incident was reported to CCPD. If you have any information regarding these culprits, please contact CCPD or me. Safety Tips Don’t drink and drive. Don’t text and drive. Don’t text and walk. Avoid deserted areas, especially at night; and always be aware of your surroundings. Call CCPD if you suspect a scam. Contact I can be reached at: Francine Jones, Board of Directors, Riverbay Corporation, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475 or call 718-671-5957 if you have questions or comments.

Co-op City Times / January 7, 2017

We need to make some changes in 2017

Director’s Viewpoint

Daryl Johnson The holidays and the wonderful celebrations are over. And, now it’s time to implement some new plans for 2017. Go Forward People are wondering why we’re having so many problems completing our projects. And, my answer is that we are employing some people that simply do not want to produce good results for this community. Moreover, their main goal is to simply keep the ball rolling so that our projects are dragged out for extended periods of time. And, then shortly after that work is completed, another problem arises with that project. So, we’re back to square one. Therefore, we have to think about why we’re holding onto people when it’s clear that they’re not producing good results for us. Moreover, if you look back, you’ll see that this is a big problem that has plagued this community for many years. But, we need to make 2017 the year in which we make some big changes with our personnel and with the way that we conduct business. As far as business is concerned, there are a lot of things that are going on behind the scenes that are just not good. For instance, on many occasions, I’ve proven that several departments here have generated inaccurate reports. So, I know that we have some severe problems with these departments. For instance, you may have read in this paper that we have antiquated computer programs here. However, what does that statement mean? Does it mean that we can’t generate accurate reports? Does it mean that we don’t know what’s going on with our inventory? Does it mean that lots of things are falling through the cracks? If the answers are yes, then a lot of things need to be changed in 2017. We Need an Entire Management Team This community belongs to our cooperators. That means that they’re over the board and management. Yet, we allow a lot of nonsense to go on here. Therefore, we

need for our current management company, Douglas Elliman, to bring in more managers to run this place. Yes, in 2016, several managers were hired to fill certain positions here. But, in my opinion, those positions should have been filled by employees from our current management company. However, some folks decided that we needed those extra employees. Big mistake! So, going forward, I would like to see HCR and HUD demand that we bring in about 8-10 no-nonsense managers to help run this place. Now, will there have to be big changes here? Of course. But, that’s what we need. In other words, we need to stop thinking that we’re going to get different results by using the same people that play the same games. Board Reimbursements The resolution for reimbursing directors for time lost from work has emerged again. This time, former Board President Deighton ‘Cleve’ Taylor received a big payment from Riverbay for money he claimed he lost from his business. Thereafter, Director Evelyn Turner wrote: “Those wishing to become a Volunteer Board Member should be encouraged in knowing that you can be reimbursed for income loss (sic) while conducting board business. However, documentation is required before approval.” Cooperators have also voiced similar opinions about this resolution. “Board members are volunteers. So, they should handle their business to avoid receiving payments from Riverbay for lost wages.” On a personal note, I’m very judicious about handling and using money from anyone. Therefore, I would make personal arrangements for a few days to handle a legal or a business matter for Riverbay so that no one could substantiate an accusation against me. Budget Review Shortly, we’re going to start reviewing the upcoming budget. And, based on the way that we’re conducting business, I absolutely do not think that I’m going to like some of the numbers. Lock those Doors On February 7, 2015, I published an article about some

Building 32 Association Meeting The first meeting for the New Year is scheduled for Wednesday, January 18 at 7:30 p.m. The meeting place is our association room, located in 32-B, first floor rear. Our special guest will be Mr. Rupinder Rana, the director of operations for Statcare, the urgent and walk-in medical care facility for both adults and kids. Statcare is located in the Bartow Mall, 2063 Bartow Ave., adjacent to Amalgamated Bank. Mr. Rana will be presenting handouts, possibly checking blood pressure for those who request it and telling us about this convenient new facility right in our community. We look forward to seeing our new cooperators. Our meetings are generally ninety (90) minutes long, and occur once every two months. There will be light refreshments, a door prize and a fifty-fifty. Everyone is welcome. Building Association Dues The collection of dues will commence the first week of February. Dues will remain at five dollars per year, per family. Signs will be posted informing everyone when dues collection is taking place; it will be ongoing throughout the month. You can also pay your dues at our meeting on January 18, 2017. —Lorna Smith

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intruders that had entered one of our buildings on two separate occasions to rob people. The first incident occurred on Sunday, January 25, 2015. In that case, a man used a gun to try to rob a young lady. But, the perpetrator didn’t get anything from her. Thereafter, that man was arrested on Saturday, January 31, 2015. Then, shockingly and completely unrelated to this previous case, another gunman went to the same building just a few days later and robbed an elderly lady. This elderly lady, with a walker, was robbed at gunpoint of $10 on Thursday, January 29, 2015. Now, both of these documented crimes happened in the same building and, amazingly, on the exact same floor. Crazy, huh? Look, at times, we will have problems with intruders gaining access to our buildings and hanging out in different locations. Therefore, it would be wise for everyone to have a plan of action ready, just in case. So, can you put our Public Safety number, 718-671-3050, on your speed dial while you’re reading this article? Can you and your neighbors watch out for each other when you go into the hallway? Can you lock your door when you throw your garbage out? This is extremely important because a crime can get far, far worse if someone sneaks into your apartment and is waiting for you to return from throwing out your garbage. So, please lock your door. Close I hope that 2017 will be a better year for this community. 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 7, 2017

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Velocity Track Club New York (VTC) closed out 2016 on a good note. On Week 2 of the Colgate Women’s Games, we were blessed with seven young ladies earning points. Each athlete that earns points qualifies for the semi-finals. The semi-finals will be held on Saturday, January 28th, 2017. Points were awarded to the top 12 student athletes in their event/division. The top 6 student athletes also earn a medal. After 4 preliminary meets, each student athlete may compete in one event at the semi finals. The top six student athletes with the most points after the semi finals will advance to the finals. The following VTC Student athletes earned points:

In the Elementary A (1st – 3rd grade) Division, Brianna Burrell and Shyenne Blake earned points in the 55 meters & the 200 meters dash. In the Elementary B (4th & 5th grade) Division, Olyvia Burrell earned points in the 55 meter dash & 55 meter hurdles. Jada Clarke also earned points in the 55 meter hurdles. Dakota Hickman, Tiarra Jackson and Adonijah Washington earned points in the high jump. Congratulations, ladies!! Our next meet will be Week 3 of the Colgate Women’s Games on Friday, JanVTC Student athletes at the Colgate Women’s Games. uary 6th to Sunday, January 8th. Also, on Sunday, January 8th, we will be participating in the AAU Midseason Championship at the profit. 100% of your donation will go to help our children. New Balance Armory. Come out and see your future For additional information, you can go to our web site Olympians! Velocitytrack.org or contact me, Coach Winston Dinkins Velocity Track Club New York is a 501C3 not-for- at 914-441-6196 or via email at watclt@aol.com.

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Be respectful of your neighbors Please be aware that not all disabilities are visible, so be considerate and respectful of all members of the community.

Strict enforcement of angle parking regulations by NYPD The NYPD has begun begin strict enforcement of parking regulations pertaining to angle parking spaces. Shareholders should be aware that vehicles in angle parking spaces on streets such as Asch Loop, Einstein Loop and Hutchinson River Parkway East, must be parked within the marked lines or they will be summonsed.

MetroCard Bus to visit Co-op City this month The MetroCard Bus will be visiting all three Co-op City locations this month, enabling customers to sign up for or refill their Reduced-Fare MetroCard, purchase or add money to an existing MetroCard, and purchase E-Z Pass On the Go tags. On Thursday, January 19, the MetroCard bus will be at the Bartow Mall on Co-op City Blvd. (in front of the Bingo Hall and the eyecare center), from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.; at Dreiser Loop (Park on Debs Place) from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and at Einstein Loop (Elgar Place) from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. MTA New York City Transit advises its customers that there are two kinds of traveling MetroCard Service Centers: the MetroCard Bus and the MetroCard Van. Both vehicles make regularly scheduled stops in all five boroughs each month. The MetroCard Bus, which stops in Co-op City, travels around the city, stopping at senior citizen centers, shopping centers and along major bus routes. Customers can handle all of their MetroCard needs, whether it is applying for or refilling a Reduced-Fare MetroCard, buying or refilling a regular MetroCard or asking MetroCard-related questions. Senior citizens and people with disabilities may apply for the Reduced-Fare MetroCard on the Bus. They will need photo ID and seniors must show proof of age (at least 65 years old). The MetroCard Van, like the Bus, travels around the city with helpful on-board staff ready to sell Unlimited and Pay-Per-Ride MetroCards, add money to regular and Reduced-Fare MetroCards and answer questions. Reduced-Fare MetroCard applications are available. EZ Pass On The Go tags are also available for purchase on both the Bus and the Van. The MetroCard Bus and Van do not operate on the following holidays: New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas. Customers may also want to explore the EasyPay Reduced-Fare payment option. EasyPay lets customers link to their credit or debit card to their ReducedFare MetroCard so it refills automatically. For more MetroCard information, please visit the MTA’s website at www.mta.info and click on Fares and Tolls.

MTA Real-Time Service Updates The most up-to-date information on MTA service status is always available at www.mta.info. For immediate notice of service changes, sign up for email or text alerts at www.mymtaalerts.com. For weekend subway service changes, visit web.mta.info/weekender.

Proper disposal of household grease

Shareholders, please DO NOT pour or allow grease to go down the drains.

First, make sure that a strainer is placed over your kitchen sink drain so that materials that should not go down the drain are caught.

Secondly, used oil and grease should be poured into old cans and/or bottles with a lid so as to prevent spillage. Place these cans and/or bottles inside a plastic bag, tie it up and then leave it inside the compactor room on your floor for the porters to collect. Please do not place the cans or bottles down the compactor chutes as these heavy items will damage the compactor equipment.

If there are any questions regarding the proper disposal of grease or used cooking oil, please contact your respective Cooperators Services Office (CSO). Thank you for your cooperation.

Co-op City Times / January 7, 2017

Director’s Viewpoint

Evelyn Turner May you always have enough happiness to keep you sweet; enough trials to keep you strong; enough success to keep you eager; enough faith to give you courage; and enough determination to make each day a good day. Here are some words of wisdom for 2017: Michelle Obama — “Success isn’t about how much money you make, it’s about the difference you make in people’s lives.” Michael Jordan — “I’ve failed over and over and over again in my life and that is why I succeed.” Bob Marley – The truth is, everyone is going to hurt you. You just got to find the ones worth suffering for.” Oprah Winfrey — “Surround yourself only with people who are going to take you higher.” Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. — “Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.” Denzel Washington — I say luck is when an opportunity comes alone and you’re prepared for it. Maya Angelou — I’ve learned that people will forget about what you said, people will forget about what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” Thank You Riverbay Management & Staff – Top To Bottom Without you, we would not have “affordable” carrying charges. (We are NOT RENTERS). We are cooper-

Happy New Year, Co-op City ators/shareholders. Without you, we would not have the LOWEST eviction rate in the Bronx that is causing so much homelessness. A lot of homelessness is related to “greed” of New York City (Bronx) landlords; many don’t give a hoot about affordable housing. So, thanks for doing what you do to keep us warm, our grounds clean and our streets safe. We are not perfect, but those on the waiting list would trade places with us any day. The Board worked very hard this year and will continue to do so in 2017. College Fair 2017 The date for 2017 is Saturday, October 7. A new goal is to meet with some financial aid contacts face-to-face and obtain paid internships information for our high school students. Also, I will be challenging volunteers to assist in locating more FREE MONEY for students as we may have some difficult days ahead given the new administration. This director recently had a conversation with an African-American airline pilot and there is a need for more Black and Hispanic, male & female pilots. So a goal is to feature this career track at the college fair. If any cooperator has a contact with a pilot, please share. We also need to replicate the “Tuskegee Airman.” Need For A Part-Time Social Work Consultant After analyzing what’s involved in a Social Service Referral Committee, it was brought to my attention that what I proposed is a “paid position” (Licensed Social Worker) for either the corporation or Riverbay Fund. We don’t have services for the 62 and under population who may require onsite “crisis intervention,” etc. JASA provides social services for the 62+ population. Calls are received weekly demonstrating the need. Therefore, I will be proposing this need which others have often

mentioned to the Board. Thank You, Councilman King It was heartwarming to be a part of celebrating “Cancer Survivors” on January 1, 2017, including our own GM Noel Ellison. It has been said that the best gift you can give another is a good example and all the honorees are good examples of never giving up. Again Happy New Year – 2017 – and thanks for taking the time to read my viewpoint. Thank you for picking up “your” newspaper and reading it cover to cover. We have a lot of work to do in 2017. I may be reached at: Evelyn M. Turner, LCSW – Riverbay Board Member-2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475: 917-324-1033 or 718-320-8088: evelyntinez@aol.com.

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Co-op City Times / January 7, 2017

Director’s Viewpoint

A New Year and New Beginnings

Marie Smith

I hope everyone had a Merry Christmas, Happy Chanukah and Happy Kwanzaa. Happy, Healthy, Safe, Peaceful, Prosperous New Year wishes are sent to all shareholders, neighbors and friends. We had a lovely Holiday Celebration on Dec. 16th in our Building 29B Association Room. New friends were made, and old friendships renewed. Everyone had a wonderful time. We shared some refreshments, had a 50/50 raffle; some people won little presents and we had line dancing instruction by Cynthia Dixon. We look forward to keeping our Triple-Core Building Association successful, informative, active and helpful. Come on down and join us on the 3rd Friday of every month. NEW SUPPORT GROUP, JAN.12, 2017, SECOND THURSDAY OF EVERY MONTH, 7 P.M. TO 9 P.M., ROOM 35, EINSTEIN LOOP MALL: I am very excited to bring to Co-op City a support group for family and friends who have a loved one with a mental illness. This group, for which I will be the facilitator is under the guidance of N.A.M.I. (National Alliance Mental Illness). The support group is free and we encourage everyone to participate. All discussions are strictly confidential and we are partnering with NAMI METRO NYC who have many services that are available for loved ones with a mental disability, for the caregiver, for siblings, spouses, etc.

All programs are free. Please e-mail me: msmith@riverbayboard.com , call the Riverbay office @ 718-320-330 Ext. 3400, if you are interested in attending. D.A.A.C. (DISABILITY AND ACCOMMODATIONS COMMITTEE). We are very thankful to Dr. Nathan Lovemore for sharing his knowledge and expertise with us for our first speaker series entitled “Combatting The Winter Blues.” This event was brought to us by Director Andrea Leslie & Committee Member Cheryl Silvera, who spoke about a condition called S.A.D. Seasonal Affective Disorder. On January 26th in the Bartow Community Center, we will have a speaker present to us information regarding Alzheimer’s Awareness. Every other month, thereafter, we will have a speaker focusing on another disability or illness. WOMEN’S MARCH ON WASHINGTON, D.C. Although I will not be making this trip, I applaud all that are going. We need to fight for our rights and benefits that we are entitled to. I wish everyone a safe, peaceful and successful journey. Tickets are still available. TRANSFERRING OF APARTMENTS: This issue is very important for anyone who wishes to downsize from a larger apartment to a smaller one. Our Executive General Manager, Mr. Bob Klehammer, is involved in this project and he is speaking to those in charge so that the transfer will not be a financial hardship for anyone. If you have concerns or issues in your apartment that need to be taken care of, please call your C.S.O.

Building 9 Association Greetings: Welcome to 2017! We experienced a seamless Executive Board transition and accomplished our diverse list of goals in 2016. Thank you for your support. Our 2017 Annual Meeting is scheduled for January. Our Annual Membership Drive will begin in February (dates to be posted on our lobby bulletin boards). Our 2017 Membership fee remains at $10 per family unit. Our guest speaker roster is being solidified as of this writing. We have established our tentative social event calendar. We look forward to members coming out in support of our planned events. I appreciate our young people like Collin Peynado, Taylor Key and Richard Barrett for their willingness to get involved and volunteer their time and energy to the Building Association and to their neighbors. Kudos! Young people, keep up the fine work. My strong desire for our building and our community in 2017 and beyond is the practice of mindfulness.

Pay attention to ourselves, our words, our actions and our impact on others and the world around us. For example, the conservation of resources and energy. If each Co-op City residential high-rise unit conserves one gallon of water per month, at the end of a 12month period, we will have saved RBC water usage and water cost by 184,464 gallons. This may appear to be insignificant, however, it can be impactful. Accept the challenge! I know we can do it. Quality of Life: As shareholders we all have the right to enjoy our homes, however, when someone else's enjoyment affects your enjoyment and/or your quality of life within your home, contact the CCPD and/or the CSO. It is your right and your responsibility to have your concerns addressed and resolved. If you want to go swiftly, go alone. If you want to go far, go together. -African Proverb Be well. Be happy. Be blessed. —Linda Collins

for help in this matter. I have been reading about the Broun Townhouses that need new signage for their dumpster pads. Will the dept. responsible for this task, please take care of this matter? Thank you. I can be reached as mentioned above by e-mail, or by calling the Riverbay Office also noted above. I look forward to hearing from you and continuing to serve as your Board Director with Hard-Work, Transparency, and Affordability. Thank you for your continued support.

Read and follow the Co-op City Times online at http://issuu.com/cctimes - now also available on iOS; download from the App Store. Building 24 Association At our December 15th meeting we brought everyone up to date on our lobby collection for our building porters, mailman and lobby attendant. We finished our collection a few days later raising a total of $1764, which we distributed to all the above mentioned people. We thank all of the cooperators who contributed making our show of appreciation a success. We sincerely thank our Sargent at Arms Andromeda George for his beautiful lobby decorations and also thank all the cooperators who decorated their floors bringing the spirit of the holidays alive for all of us. We went on to discuss the work we have had done and that which will be done in and around the building. The grounds work begun in the fall will continue in the spring and we hope to see improvements made on our pathways and laundry room and bathroom to name a few. We appreciate the efforts of all approved dog owners to follow the rules for dog ownership especially those requiring cleaning up after your dog and keeping your dog on a leash at all times. We’re working on having a guest speaker at our next meeting which is scheduled for January 19th. We’ll post a meeting notice beforehand. Finally, we wish all cooperators a happy, healthy and wonderful new year! —Bruce Silberman

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Broun Place Townhouse Association From Broun Place Town House Association: Happy New Year to all our neighbors. On behalf of our groundsman, Martin, thank you for your holiday gifts, he truly appreciated them. Last Monday morning, December 26th, I sent the following email to CSO, Grounds and our General Manager and as of December 31st, still no response. This is the 3rd week I am writing regarding repair of the recycling signage at the dumpster pad. I have yet to be responded to. I hope someone will be courteous enough to respond. We cannot believe that their has been nothing. Neighbors need that signage and direction - many folks look before they toss. That brings us to the condition of the bins too. We seem to be getting bins that are in terrible condition and that the team just indiscriminately puts bins so that there are 3 - no care to white, blue or green. If Riverbay has enough money to support other community enterprise, letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s get some new recycling bins. We could really use them. #2 - Our "glass" enclosed posting board is in terrible condition; the bottom covering is torn half way up and needs replacing. Are we supposed to do that and then if we are, do we take responsibility for its maintenance?â&#x20AC;? I noticed the postings have been been cleaned but the base paper remains torn. Our cooperators light the way beautifully for Hanukah, Christmas and Kwanzaa. Co-op City exemplifies the diversity of the U.S.A. For us it is amazing and beautiful. But you may have

seen news about scammers and shopping deals. Never give your social security number or personal information over the phone or on the computer. Please contact your Executive Committee to discuss and/or refer your problems about Broun Place and Co-op City. Word has come back that the hot water problem was finally resolved and corrected properly. Be on the lookout for people who are breaking our community rules but please donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t â&#x20AC;&#x153;YOUâ&#x20AC;? intervene. Report your observations to Public Safety, 718-379-3050. Give specifics in your report and get the name of the person you are speaking with. Your patios and terraces should be winterized by now to protect against winds and snow. Pick up litter and please follow garbage recycling rules. We know the signage in Broun Place is missing and broken. We have written to CSO to get this signage repaired and now will try with another manager. Thank you Co-op City Times for the great reporting on commununity activities and the increase in community photos from local events. There are wonderful events and classes held here. I want to thank our Executive Board for their hard work and excellent support last year. The board joins me in sending condolences to the Abdul family on the passing of former neighbor Gloria Abdul. Also we extend New Yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Greetings to everyone and hopes for a better future working together. â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Eva Lazaar

Debs Place Townhouse Association The Debs Place Townhouse Association wishes to remind its members that there will be no meeting of the organization in the month of January. The next meeting of the group will take place on Thursday evening, February 9. The meeting will be at 7 p.m. in Room 1 of the Dreiser Center. Our guest speaker will be Ms. Sheena McNeill, Director of the Riverbay Corporation Residential Sales Department, who will discuss move-in and move-out procedures and policies . The executive committee wishes to thank Riverbay Board Director Daryl Johnson who agreed, on short notice, to step in and address our December meeting when our intended speaker was unable to meet with us. We decided to contribute from the treasury for a year end gift for our hard working groomsman, Mr Lopez. This is in addition to contributions from individual Debs Place dwellers. We felt that he did much to keep our area clean, beyond the call of duty and we encourage those who have not already done so to reward him for his diligence. â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Nels Grumer

Building 18 Association Hi Neighbors. HAPPY NEW YEAR! Thank you for joining us with bringing in the New Year 2017 together; we wish you a healthy, prosperous and Happy New Year. Special thanks to: Charlene S., Carlene F., Charles S., Leslie S., Larry A., Ravenel, Newton S. and Quintin C. for whatever part you played in this event and to our Executive Board members thank you for all you did to help to make our New Yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Party a Joyful success. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Together We Can Make A Differenceâ&#x20AC;?. Our first general meeting for 2017 is scheduled for Tuesday January 24th, at 7:00 p.m. in the meeting room so mark your calendars. Please attend and letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s make 2017 â&#x20AC;&#x153;The year of the best meeting attendance.â&#x20AC;? Let us know what or who you want and if possible we will try to accommodate. Our efforts are done with you in mind. Always read the bulletin board for details. Please continue to send your articles to our e-mail address: BLDG18newsletter@aol.com you help to make our day. Movie Matinee is scheduled for Wednesday January 18th in the meeting room at 3:30 p.m. come on down. Happy Birthday to all with that special day this month: ENJOY and BE SAFE. To Gloria Watson and family on the loss of her sister and to all bereaved families we give our sincere sympathies. To the sick and homebound we wish you a speedy recovery. Remember to stay alert: If you see something say something! â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Gertie Brown

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African-American Associaton of Co-op City Our next General meeting will be Tuesday January 10 at 7 p.m. sharp in room 15, Dreiser Center. Happy New Year to all of you. I am so proud of all of you who wrote in saying you will be acknowledging the seven principles of Kwanza throughout the 2017 year in order to maintain stability in your households and your lives. We will discuss some of these principles at our next general meeting. We will be putting together a fashion show in the spring. If you are interested in participating, come to our next general meeting for details. Meca Talent has a play coming up in March/April so keep your eyes open for future details. The Association sponsors the following ongoing programs and encourages your participation. Acting Classes – Children’s and Adult classes are available. Contact: Meca Talent for more info call us

at: 646-373-4122. Belly Dance Classes – Wednesdays, 7:00 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. Children’s Programs – For information about the early morning school drop-off program and the after school programs, call 718-379-5555. Evening Line Dance Classes – Dance to Soul, Latin, and Gospel music on Thursdays, 7:00 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, 10:00 a.m., Dreiser Center, Room #2. Call Keith 917-561-6211. Yoga & Pilates Mat Classes – Classes on Tuesday 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. Zumba And Yoga – Classes on Saturday start at 9:30 a.m. in Dreiser Center, room #2. General Membership Meeting – The next meeting will be Tuesday January 10, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. in Dreiser Community Center room #15. 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: CoopcityAfricanamericanassoc/ Email us at: aaaccpower@gmail.com —Kevin Lambright

Working Families Party of Co-op City The Working Families Party Co-op City chapter held its monthly meeting on December 20, 2017. The Co-op City chapter is one of many co-sponsors of the upcoming Women’s March on Washington on January 21, 2017. Discussing its details and merits was a major topic of the evening. For those interested in tickets to this historic event, through WFP, call Kelly at 718 320-1922 (Section 5) or Bernie at 646 522-5498. Another topic of discussion was the replacement of the concrete Jersey barriers along “Killer Curve” in Section 5. The DOT replaced our old barriers with unsightly, used barriers. One meeting attendee mentioned that other neighborhoods such as Park Avenue would never be outfitted with such damaged product. The problem is not just esthetic, though. It was pointed out that these barriers are shorter in height than the ones replaced. Higher barriers are intended to block the headlight glare from oncoming vehicles. These shorter barriers are hazardous. It was decided that as many of our group as possible should attend the next Community Board meeting to express our complaint and seek a remedy. The evening’s discussion also focused on what steps WFP could take to push the Democratic Party in a more progressive direction. WFP is backing Keith Ellison in his bid for the Democratic National Committee (DNC) chair. The AfricanAmerican representative from Minnesota is the first Muslim member of Congress. Choosing him in the February vote would send quite a message to Trump. Ellison’s backers include Senator Bernie Sanders; former Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid; Senator Amy Klobuchar from Minnesota; Senator Chris Murphy from Connecticut, and New York’s U.S. Senator Chuck Shumer, Rep. Joseph

Crowley and Attorney General Eric Schneiderman. Leadership decisions are most often engineered behind closed doors. The disastrous presidential election result offers an opportunity to pressure the DNC to take a more progressive stand by supporting Keith Ellison. Bernie Sanders is helping that effort. He writes, “We must also do everything we can to elect Democrats in Congress in 2018, and to take back the White House in 2020. We need a Democratic National Committee led by a progressive who understands the dire need to listen to working families, not the political establishment or the billionaire class. That is why I support Keith Ellison to be the next Chair of the Democratic National Committee, and why I hope you’ll join me in advocating for him to lead the DNC.” How to contribute to the effort to amass that one-million signature petition to influence the DNC decision makers was discussed at our last meeting. WFP holds meetings on the third Tuesday of each month. All progressives are welcome. The next meeting is on Tuesday, January 17, at 7:30 p.m. in room 35, Section 5. —Kelly Canzoneri

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Black Forum Next Defensive Driving Class The Black Forum defensive driving course will be on Sat., January 14, 2017, 8:50 a.m.–3 p.m., Dreiser Center, rm. 1. 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. Please also bring your current driver’s license and a pen. Call (718) 320-8035. Thank you I’d like to thank our members, supporters, pantry clients and donors for their support during 2016. It times it was a struggle but with the help of volunteers and the community, we were able to get through. We look forward to 2017 even though it will be a tougher hurdle to get over but we trust and have the faith in our cooperators to help us through once again. To our pantry volunteers, I can’t say thank you enough for making yourself available four days a week to help those who need it the most. If you have not supported us in the past, please consider us. Have a wonderful holiday season. 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. 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., rm. 20 in 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. We Need You - Join Us Today Membership is $5 per year/person. Call (718) 320-8035 or write to Black Forum, P.O. Box 563, Bronx, NY 10475; email: coopcityblackorum@gmail.com or tonys home10475@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 7, 2017

NAACP Co-op City Branch #2210 National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. 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, rm. 36, Office hours: Monday – Wednesday – Friday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Theme: Our Lives Matter – Our Votes Count. Founded in 1909, the NAACP is the nation’s oldest and largest nonpartisan civil rights organization. Its members throughout the United States and the world are the premier advocates for civil rights in their communities. NAACP Statement on President-elect Trump’s selections for top advisors by Cornell William Brooks, president and CEO of the NAACP, can be accessed online: http://www.naacp.org/latest/naacp-statementpresident-elect-trump-selections-top-advisors/.

Membership Campaign: Lifeblood of the association. Your membership dollars help lead the fight for freedom, justice and equality. The community at large is invited to join the Co-op City Branch #2210. Become a new member, renew, recruit, gift or sponsor an annual membership for self or another. Adult regular membership is $30 and youth membership is $10. We have some exciting and challenging projects planned and we need your help. We look forward to working with you to go forward and meet the mandates of the NAACP. Voter registration is an ongoing activity. Registration forms available in office. Be prepared to VOTE! If you don’t vote, don’t complain. Special thanks to all those who donated a toy to benefit Harlem Hospital Youth Sickle Cell Unit. Your support is greatly appreciated.

Note: On Saturday, January 21, 2017 our branch will participate in Co-op City’s Women’s March on Washington. We will be travelling by charter bus and the cost is $25 per person. Seats are limited. If you are interested in going, call the office for more details. Tickets are going fast. Save the Date January 14, 2017 – 1st Quarterly NYSC Meeting; UFT Headquarters, 52 Broadway at 9 a.m. All branch members are welcome. January 21, 2017 – Women’s March on Washington (Co-op City participation) January 2017 – Jubilee (work in progress) February 2017 – Black History Month Essay Contest (PS 160 work in progress) Season’s Greetings; be safe and have a happy, healthy New Year. —Jerome L. Rice

National Council of Negro Women, Inc. Membership—Our first membership meeting of the new year will be tomorrow, Sunday, January 8 in room 11, Dreiser Community Center at 3 p.m. Please come with ideas of services we can bring to the Co-op City community and ready to roll up your sleeves and get to work! If you can’t come to our meeting, remember you can contact us at Facebook.com/ncnw co-oporncnwco.opcity@gmail.com or at P.O. Box 93, Bronx, NY 10475. March on Washington—On Saturday January 21, 2017, NCNW Co-op City Section and North Bronx Section will be partnering together to support the Women’s March on Washington. This is not a political endorsement but rather a civil rights activity in the model of Dr. Dorothy I. Height in which we as Black women will be expressing our concerns about women’s rights, social injustice, affordable housing,

Social Security, immigration, etc. Buses will be departing at 5 a.m. from Dreiser, Bartow and Einstein Shopping Centers. Tickets are $25. Members, please contact Lori Melton if you or family or friends are interested in attending this event. Black History Month—Save the date, Saturday, February 25, 2017, when we will have our 16th Annual Black History Month Youth Celebration, co-sponsored with the Riverbay Fund. This free event will take place in Dreiser Auditorium B from 1 to 4 p.m. Youth groups and young adults interested in volunteering to showcase their talent in song, dance, stepping, playing an instrument, poetry, spoken word, drama skit, etc. please call the NCNW Youth Committee at 917-399-2643. This year the theme is “The African American Journey from Slavery to Black Lives Matter” Women’s Celebration Program—Save the date,

Saturday, April 1. This will be an afternoon free event in room 4, Dreiser Center. Stay tuned for more information. Bethune Height Recognition Program—Plans are under way for our 43rd Annual Bethune Height Recognition Program that will take place on Saturday, May 20 at the Astoria World Manor. This is a celebration in which all NCNW sections in New York State come together to support and live the legacy of NCNW’s founder, Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune and Dr. Dorothy I. Height, Chair/President Emerita, by contributing to the work for which they dedicated their lives. The luncheon will be from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. and will cost $100.00. Happy Birthday to all our members with birthdays in January! —Joyce Howard

Retirees of Dreiser Loop Again, Happy New Year Greetings To All! “May shine.” $250 Deposit per person due immediately to hold reservation. NYC Departure/Return. NOTE: the year be brighter than the one gone by; enveloped Preferred Cabin/Category selection goes to earliest in goodness and well-being; bliss and endowments.” bookings. Cabin/Category Prices from $929 to $1399 Travel Events: (price includes transportation/Lorant which include your cabin, meals, port charges and Coach Bus (Dreiser Loop opposite H&R Block). taxes. Final Payment due by May 19, 2017. Travel • Jan. 11&12, 2017 (Wed &Thurs) to FOXinsurance (additional cost) encouraged. Contact: WOODS RESORT CASINO. Boarding/Departing Serita G 347 564-5722. Jan. 11th: 11:30 a.m./11:45 a.m. Contacts: Serita Theatre Committee: (price includes Van transG 347 564-5722/Barbara W 718 320-0500. • Tues, March 14, 2017 to Hunterdon Hills Playportation (Dreiser Loop opposite Rehab Center) house, NJ. Enjoy Luncheon cuisine, full service cock• February 4, 2017 (Sat). Showtime: 8:00 p.m. tail bar, onsite Lobby Bake shop and Gift Boutique. “TAJ EXPRESS.” The Bollywood musical revue. Lehman Center, Bronx. Price: $55.00. First paid, Price: $75.00 (Deposit $35.00/ Full payment/Balance first seated. Payment ASAP. Contact: Eleanor Bar$40.00 Due Mon. Feb. 6, 2017). Contacts: Serita G low 917 952-0861. 347 564-5722/Barbara W 718 320-0500. Members and Friends, we do require your • Sept. 9-16, 2017 (8 day/7 night) Canada & New Deposit and/or Full Payment along with your England cruise on the beautiful Carnival “Sun-

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Newsong Church

Community Protestant Church On Behalf of our Pastor, the Reverend Dr. Calvin E. Owens, and our Church family, welcome to Community Protestant Church, a church of love and understanding, located at 1659 East Gun Hill Road, Bronx, NY 10469; (718) 862-9172. Regular Church Schedule: Sunday School — 9:00 a.m. Worship Service — 11:00 a.m. Communion Service — Every First and Third Sundays Prayer Meeting and Bible Study – Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. The following programs are at the Church’s Annex: 2053 Asch Loop North (Co-op City) Morning Prayer Services — Tuesday, 6 a.m. – 8 a.m. and 9 a.m. — 11 a.m. Neighborhood Bible Study — Thursday at 10:00 a.m. Extension of Prayer and Worship Service – Every First, Second and Third Fridays at 7:00 p.m. Sunday School at Community Protestant Church Begins at 9:00 a.m. In Sunday School, in a nurturing Christian education environment, an opportunity is provided for children to learn about the Bible, to grow in grace, to show love and respect for one another and to live more abundant lives. Children attending Sunday School are served Breakfast. We encourage you to bring your child, children or grandchildren to Sunday School and we look forward to seeing you. Other Schedu led Events: Tomorrow, Sunday, January 8 at the 11:00 a.m. Service – Observance of Official Boards Day. Theme: “Faithful Stewards.” All are welcome. September 12–15 – The Missionary Ministry sponsors a trip to The Holy Land Experience in Orlando, Florida, the only entertainment park that celebrates the Biblical Word of the Christian Faith. Package includes: Round trip airfare; round trip airport transportation from Bartow Ave. (Co-op City, Bronx); 4 days/3 nights hotel accommodation; 3 buffet breakfasts; 1 group dinner, 2 day admissions to the Holy Land Experience; Lunch-To-Go at the Holy Land Experience; transportation from the hotel to the Holy Land and Travel Insurance. $1,013.00 per person double occupancy; $961.00 per person triple; $1,253.00 single. $113.00 deposit was due December 3, 2016 (non-refundable after May 17th). For reservation and/or additional information call (718) 671-0425 or (718) 379-8514. The doors o f Community Protestant Church are open to all to worship and fellowship with Christian believers of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. You are cordially invited to come in, join in and receive your blessing. —Evan G. Mitchell

Greater Love Baptist Church

Put God First in Your Life Part-2 Hey Co-op City! What if I told you that 2017 can be the best year you’ve ever had, if you make it your best year spiritually? I’ve heard it said that the definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results. Why would you want to start off a new year doing the same old things; carrying the same old hurts and pains around with you like a backpack? It’s time to make a change, and here’s some free advice from Jesus Himself… Jesus said “Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need (Matthew 6:33 NLT) How do you seek God’s Kingdom? Seek God. Who is God? Well, I’ll tell you who He’s not…God isn’t some mystical force holding the universe together, He’s not a cosmic bully that’s waiting to squash you as soon as you step out of line, He’s not a genie in a bottle that you can get unlimited blessings from. The Scriptures reveal that there is only one true God. He is the self-existent “I Am,” the Creator of heaven and earth, the Redeemer of mankind. God desires to have a relationship with all of us and He relates to us as God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit. Imagine, that the God of the universe wants to be your heavenly Father. He desires to take care of you. He promises to provide for your every need. He tells us that He will never leave us, or forsake us. Unlike people in our lives that have made promises that they couldn’t keep, God never breaks His promises! If I asked you what would you like to see different in 2017, you’d probably say something about your job, your relationship, or your health…and although you may be right, you’re missing the bigger picture! These things depend upon us, and our hard work, and history tells us that when left up to us, we end up doing the same things we always do! That’s insane! Here’s what you’re missing…There’s a God in heaven who loves you. He can right every wrong that you’ve ever done, He’s for you and He wants to be your Father. Seek Him and you will find Him! We invite you on a journey to seek after God with us this Sunday at 11 a.m.! Our Worship experience is located at 177 Dreiser Loop Auditorium B. Our service starts at 11 a.m. Deaf Interpretation is available during our adult worship experience. We have a well-staffed nursery and a children’s church called “Kidsong”. If you have any questions you can contact us: Church Office: 140 Alcott Place Bldg.19. Office Hours: Tuesday-Friday 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Phone: 718-708-8385. More info: Website: www.newsongchurchnyc.org Email: info@newsongchurchnyc.org 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! No Co-op City Times? —Pastor Mike Call 347-439-5632 on Saturday from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

“So then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.” Romans 10:17 Spiritual Food for Thought: Discouragement will kill your faith. This is no time to give up; it is a time to renew your hope and faith. Remind yourself of what you know to be truth through God’s Word and by way of experience. There is plenty of negativity to go around and things to bring you down, so you have to make the effort to be uplifted. Senior Pastor Boyce Landrum and Pastor Carol Landrum and the Greater Love family welcome you to fellowship with us on Sunday mornings at 11:30 a.m. – Morning prayer and meditation begins at 9:30 and Sunday Bible Study/School at 10 a.m. Worship at Greater Love Baptist Church means gathering with people of all ages and cultures to express our love for God our Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ our Savior. All things considered, the Holy Spirit reserves the right have His way in our worship. Greater Love is conveniently located at 900 Co-op City Blvd. Family Owned and Operated (Bldg 2A), on the ground level, Bronx, N.Y., 10475; • Large Chapel • Pre-need counseling main entrance - red button. Free Parking is available in on premises Garage #1 on Darrow Place – parking passes will be • Out of town services validated at the church. • Ample Parking Clergy and Church Leader’s Breakfast (*Daniel on premises A dignified funeral every family can afford. Fast options will be available) will be held on Saturday • Cremations • Casket Showroom January 14th from 8:30 a.m. to noon. Reverend Que All areas are handicapped accessible on premises English, Pastor of Bronx Christian Fellowship will be our guest speaker presenting issues on Domestic VioPersonalized & Professional Care • 50 Years Serving Our Community lence and Human Trafficking which are prevalent in our community. Rev. English is a dynamic community Worldwide Shipping including Caribbean, Africa & South America activist and leader of the Not on My Watch Movement; a faith based coalition against human trafficking and domestic violence. Greater Love has joined in partnership with the movement and asks that the leaders of our community and neighboring houses of worship come out and hear the surprising facts. Remember, Hosea 4:6…. “My people are destroyed from lack of knowlServing all Call edge.” Please call the church at 347-920-5607 to cultures 24 reserve your seat(s). NOW WEBCASTING TO FAMILY AND FRIENDS ABROAD Five Loaves & Two Fish Food Pantry: Donations & faiths Hours of non-perishable items & toiletries are needed. Please bring donations to the church or call us to arrange a www.mccalls.net • director@mccalls.net convenient drop off time. The pantry will reopen this 4035 Bronxwood Avenue, Bronx, N.Y. month- date to be announced. Blessed and Happy New Year! —Pastor Carol

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Co-op City Times / January 7, 2017

Co-op City Baptist Church Rev. Dr. Sheldon E. Williams and the Co-op City Baptist Church invites you to join us tomorrow at 8:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. for worship service. Sunday school for children and adults is held at 9:15 a.m. We invite you to worship, study, and pray with us. The Co-op City Baptist Church is located at 135 Einstein Loop Room 50. Our telephone number is 718-320-3774. Join us for a midweek spiritual pick up at our midweek worship service which is held on Wednesdays

at noon. Bible study is held on Wednesdays at 1:00 and 7:30 p.m. Bible study will also be held on Wednesday, January 18 at 5:00 p.m. Prayer Service is held on Fridays at noon and 7:30 p.m. Save the Date!!! On March 12 to 20, 2018, the church will be going to the Holy Land Pilgrimage (Israel). Join us and worship sailing on the Sea of Galilee, be baptized in the Jordan River; share in communion in the Garden Tomb. All where Jesus walked!! For additional information, call the church

at 718-320-3774. The Co-op City Baptist Church family extends wishes for a Happy, Healthy and Blessed 2017. 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

Circle of Christ Church The Circle of Christ Church family extends a warm welcome to you and your family and invites you to come and worship with us at 147 Dreiser Loop, patio level (located in the Dreiser Community Center). We are a multicultural church that embraces God’s love for all. Family unity is very important to us. We have a wonderful children ministry focus on learning God’s word. Our youth ministry is very active and dynamic. The youth are involved in music, retreats, concerts, debates, conferences, drama and counseling among many other activities. We also have a food pantry for those in need in our community. Our phone number is 347-945-1992. Thought for the week: Pray and ask God for everything you need, always giving thanks. Philippians 4:6 God always longs to speak with you no matter where you might be, at home, at work in the bus or train. You may not think of God for days but God is always thinking about you. Pray without ceasing, the Lord hears your prayers and knows always what is best for you.

La familia de la Iglesia Circulo de Cristo les extiende una cálida invitación a usted y su familia para que vengan a alabar a Dios junto con nosotros. Nos encontramos en el 147 de Dreiser Loop, al nivel del patio. (Localizado en el centro Comunal de Dreiser) Somos una Iglesia multicultural que recibe y da del amor the Dios para todos. La unidad de la familia es muy importante para nosotros.Tenemos un ministerio para los jóvenes que es muy dinámico. Los jóvenes disfruta de música, retiros, conciertos, debates, conferencias, dramas, consejería, y mucho mas. Suplimos comida a aquellos en nuestra comunidad que lo necesitan. Nuestro teléfono es 347-9451992. Reflexion para la semana: Por nada estéis afanosos, sino sean conocidas vuestras peticiones delante de Dios en toda oración y ruego, con acción de gracias.—Filipenses 4:6 El Señor siempre quiere hablar contigo no importa donde te encuentres, sea en tu casa, en el trabajo, en la guagua o el tren. Tu puedes pasar días sin pensar en Dios pero Dios siempre esta pensando en ti. Ora sin

cesar, El Señor siempre escucha tus oraciones y sabe lo que es mejor para ti. English services Wednesday 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Prayer & Bible Study. Friday 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Youth Night Sunday 11:00 a.m. Worship and the Word Children Church 5 years old to 12 years old Little lamb nursery. Tuesday and Thursday 9:00 a.m. Prayer and the Word Thursday 5:00 p.m. Boys and Girls Club Horario de Servicios en Español Domingo 9:00 a 10:30 a.m. Alabanzas y Predicación Jueves12:00 a.m. Oración y Estudio Bíblico Special Events / Eventos Especiales Growth track fair at 4:00 p.m. Come and join the ministry God has called you to do. Women Fellowship at 11:00 a.m. Movie “The Pilgrim Progress.” All are welcome. —Rev Sam Colon

St. Joseph’s Episcopal Anglican Church 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 9:00 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 Thursdays at 7:00 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. The men hold their meeting after service on the 2nd Sunday of each month. We look forward to welcoming everyone to service at 9:00 a.m. on Sunday, January 8, when we will celebrate The First Sunday after the Epiphany: The Bap-

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tism of Our Lord. Our Supply Priest, Father Simeon Johnson will be the Preacher and Celebrant. Our General Meeting to elect new officers for the church will be held on Sunday, January 29. 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 718-320-0844. Or visit our website: http://www.stjosephsepc bronx.org “The Lord shall give strength to his people; * the Lord shall give his people the blessing of peace.” – (Psalm 29:11) —P. Lawrence

Mon., Jan. 9

Co-op City Times / January 7, 2017

Bartow

Einstein

Dreiser

Activities in Room 31 unless otherwise noted

Activities in Room 49 unless otherwise noted

Activities in Room 7 unless otherwise noted

Word Games 9:30-11 a.m.

Library 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Dominos 10 a.m., Rm. 45 Line Dancing 10-11 a.m.,

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 Color Your Stress Away 11 a.m., Rm. 4 Mind Teasers 12-1 p.m., Rm. 4 Diabetes Support Group 1 p.m., Last Monday of the month. Bereavement Counseling 1 p.m., Rm. 13 Gentle Yoga 1:15-2 p.m., Rm. 2 Basic Cell Phone & IPad train ing 12:30-1:30 p.m. Intermediate Yoga 2-3 p.m.

Library 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

Rm. 45

Weight Management

Around The Lunch Table

10 a.m.

11:30 a.m.

Arthritis Exercises 11 a.m. - noon

Word Search 11 a.m. -12 p.m.

Bingo 1-2 p.m.

Bingo 1-3 p.m., Rm. 35 Diabetes Support Group

Card Games 2-4 p.m.

2nd Monday - 1 p.m. Pokeno 3-4 p.m., Rm. 3

Dominos 2:30 p.m.

Date:

Kosher

Mon., Jan. 9

Apple juice Turkey tacos Brown rice Garden salad Fresh fruit Alt: Homemade breaded fish

Tues, Jan. 10

Orange Juice Grilled Caribbean chicken breast Toasted barley w/onions Vegetable mix Whole wheat bread, Fresh fruit Alt: Egg salad

Wed., Jan. 11

Orange Pineapple juice Beef brisket w/tomatoes & onions, Mashed potatoes Steamed carrots Whole wheat bread, Fresh fruit Alt: tuna salad

BBQ chicken Rice & beans Steamed kale

Thurs., Jan. 12

Orange juice Salmon salad, Tricolor pasta salad, Green bean salad Fresh fruit, Whole wheat bread Alt: Grilled caribbean chicken breast

Salisbury steak w/mushroom gravy California blend vegetables Smashed red potatoes

Fri., Jan. 13

Apple juice Italian roast chicken Potato kugel Cabbage w/shredded carrots Challah bread, Alt: Gefilte fish

Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session

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

9:30-10:30 a.m.

Tues., Jan. 10

Alternate Kosher Meals are also available

Walking Club

Dominoes 10 a.m.

Alert & Alive

Tai Chi 11 a.m., Rm. 45

10:30-11:30am

10:30-11:30 a.m.

Bingo 12:30-2 p.m. Caregiver Support Group 1 p.m., 1st & 3rd

Matinee Movie

Cultural Dance 10:30 – 11:30 a.m., Aud. B

10 a.m., Rm. 45

Mind Teasers 12-1 p.m.,

Tues.

Karaoke by Steven

Card Games 2-4 p.m.

1-2 p.m., Rm. 45

Dominoes 2:30 p.m.

Rm. 4

Zumba 1-2 p.m., Aud. A Afternoon Movie 1 p.m. w/popcorn

Thurs., Jan. 12

Wed., Jan. 11

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

Walk Group 9:30 a.m.,

Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session

Stay Well Exercise

Rm. 40

9:30-10:30 a.m.

10:00 - 11:00 a.m. Line Dancing 11 a.m.-12 p.m.

Dominoes 10 a.m., Rm. 45

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Spelling Bee 10 a.m.

Tai Chi 11 a.m.- 12 p.m. Mind Teasers 12-1 p.m.,

Bingo 1 p.m.-2 p.m. Card Games 2-4 p.m. Dominoes 2:30 p.m. Smartphone Class

Sewing (On vacation until

Spanish Practice Class

Rm. 4

10:30 a.m., Computer Lab

African Brazilian Dance 1 p.m., Rm. 2

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

Beginner – 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. Intermediate – 1:30–2:30 p.m. Bartow Main office

Rm. 45

Art Class 1-3 p.m. Yoga 2 p.m.-3 p.m., Rm. 2

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

Dominoes 10 a.m.,

Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session

Rm. 45

9:30-10:30 a.m.

Word Games

Grandparent Connection

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

1st Thursday, Rm. 35, 10:30 a.m.

Blood Pressure 10-11:30 a.m., 1st & 3rd, Rm. 8

Chat Session 9:30 a.m. -

Arthritis Exercise

1 p.m.

11 a.m., Rm. 45 Spelling Bee 11 a.m. Word search 11 a.m. 12 p.m.

Bingo 1 - 2 p.m. Card Games 2-4 p.m.

Karaoke by Steven Dominoes 2:30 p.m.

1 p.m., Rm. 45

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. Purple Life Trail Fitness Instruction 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. Crochet & Knitting

Men’s Line Dancing

Fri., Jan. 13

Line Dancing 10-11 a.m.,

9 - 10 a.m.

Dominoes 10 a.m.,

10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Word Games

Rm. 45

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

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

Art 10 a.m., Rm. 45

Women’s Line Dancing

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

10 - 11:30 a.m.

Bingo 1 p.m. – 2 p.m.

Meditative Moments 11

Chat Session 10 a.m. Bingo 1 - 2 p.m. Piano Sing-along

Card Games 2 - 4 p.m.

a.m.–12 p.m., Rm. 8

Pokeno 2-4 p.m., Rm. 35

Mind Teasers 12 - 1

11 a.m. -12 p.m.

Card Games 2 - 4 p.m. Dominoes 2:30 p.m.

Blood Pressure 2nd & 4th Friday 10 a.m. -11:30 a.m., Rm. 45

p.m., Rm. 4

Bingo – Rm. 7, 1-3 p.m. Card Games, Dominoes 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.

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Non-Kosher Oven fried chicken Yellow rice Mixed vegetables

Meat sauce w/chunky peppers in tomato sauce Spaghetti Sautéed spinach

Pork stir-fry w/vegetables Pita halves Marinated beet salad Yuca

Upcoming Events/Trips JASA WELCOMES EVERYONE AGE 60 AND OLDER! Trip registration policy: No refunds for all trips. All trips include roundtrip transportation! All trips must be paid in advance – No exceptions! Payments can be made at all 3 centers. You can register for all trips starting the Monday after it has been published in the newspaper: JASA will not accept checks under $5. (FREE) LiveOn NY-SCRIE Application & SNAP (Food Stamps) Assistance – Friday, Jan 13th & 27th, Feb 10th & 24th, March 10th & 24th, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. First come, first served! JASA main office, 2049 Bartow Ave. Wal-Mart – Tuesday, January 10th, $15. Bartow - 8:30, Einstein - 8:45 and Dreiser - 9 a.m. JASA Closed – Monday, January 16th in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. holiday. Madame Tussaud’s Museum – Tuesday, January 17th, $25. Bartow 10:00, Einstein - 10:15 & Dreiser - 10:30 a.m. Wait list. Fairway/BJ’s – $3, Wednesday, Jan. 18th. Bartow - 9:30, Einstein - 9:45 and Dreiser - 10 a.m. Stew Leonard’s – Friday, January 20th. $5. Bartow - 9:30- Einstein - 9:45 & Dreiser - 10 a.m. Ridgehill – Friday, Jan. 20. $7. Bartow - 9:30, Einstein - 9:45, Dreiser - 10 a.m. American Museum of Natural History – $23 Monday, January 23rd. Bartow - 9 a.m. Einstein - 9:15 a.m. and Dreiser - 9:30 a.m. Wait list. Empire Casino – Monday, January 23rd. $5. Bartow - 9:30, Einstein - 9:45 & Dreiser - 10 a.m. Wait list. St Mary’s Recreation Center Pool – Wednesday, January 25th & Friday January 27th. $3. Pool aerobics for seniors. 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Bartow - 8:30, Einstein 8:45 & Dreiser - 9 a.m. 14 seats available. We were just informed that there is a $25 yearly fee to use the facility. If you wish to become a member please come into the JASA Bartow office and fill out an application. Membership is non-refundable

Shoprite – Monday, January 30th. $3. Bartow - 9:30, Einstein - 9:45 & Dreiser 10 a.m. ACE in the Hole @ the Brownstone – Tribute to Ben E. King, soulful singer of ‘Stand By Me.’ Friday, Feb. 17th, $50. Show starts at 11:30 a.m. Bartow - 9:15, Einstein - 9:30 & Dreiser - 9:45 a.m. Computer Class – Monday, Feb. 6. Beginner – 9:30-10:30 a.m., Intermediate – 10:30-11:30 a.m. & Advanced classes – 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. 135 Einstein Loop. Six seats are available. Call the Bartow main office to register, 718-320-2066. Smartphone Classes – Wednesday, February 8 in the 2049 Bartow office at 12:30 p.m. for beginners and 1:30 p.m. for advanced users. Please call 718-320-2066 to register. National Museum of African American History & Culture – Saturday, April 8: $94. Deluxe Motor coach transportation. Breakfast included and all-youcan-eat lunch buffet at Golden Corral. Pickup times: Dreiser - 7:15, Bartow 7:30 a.m., Einstein - 7:45 a.m. Depart destination 5:30 p.m. CASH ONLY. No checks, no refunds. Wednesday, April 19: $85. Deluxe Motor coach transportation. Enjoy all-you-can-eat lunch buffet at Golden Corral. Pickup times: Dreiser 7:15 a.m., Bartow 7:30 a.m., Einstein 7:45 a.m. Depart destination at 5:30 p.m. No refunds. WAIT LIST FOR THIS DATE. Tenement Museum Shop Guided Tour, Orchard Street, Manhattan – Monday, January 30th. $20. Tour starts 10:30 a.m. in the gift shop. Bartow - 8:15, Dreiser - 8:30 & Einstein - 8:45 a.m. Tour ends 12 p.m. Driver will pick you up at 12:30 at the gift shop. The museum shop carries a selection of books & gifts about NY immigration & tenements. Queens Museum – Worlds Fair Behind the Scenes Tour, Friday, January 27th. $10. Tour. starts at 1 p.m. Bartow 10:45 a.m., Einstein - 11 a.m., Dreiser 11:15 a.m. Empire Casino – Tuesday, Jan. 31st. $5. Bartow - 9:30, Einstein - 9:45 & Dreiser - 10 a.m. Wait list.

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Scheduling Activities Calendar For information on scheduled events this coming week, please call the Scheduling Department at 718-320-3300, then press 5 at the prompt.

Volunteers 55 and Older Needed to Help Low-Income New Yorkers More than half of low-income New Yorkers feel insecure about their financial future. By learning how to budget, save, invest and take control of their finances, low-income New Yorkers can increase their future financial security during these challenging economic times. The Financial Coaching Corps (FCC) helps low-income families and individuals learn skills that build their confidence in money management. FCC volunteers work one-on-one with low-wage individuals and families on self-selected areas of financial literacy. New volunteers will attend a training beginning Tuesday, February 28th, 2017 that will cover topics such as: banking, credit basics, reading credit reports, debt collection, budgeting and saving, avoiding financial scams, public benefits and tax credits, and working with clients. Volunteers must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills. No previous experience is necessary. Training will take place at Community Service Society in Manhattan. Upon completion of the program, volunteers will be placed in agencies throughout New York City to provide financial coaching services to clients. A personal interview, successful completion of the

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training, and a commitment of 4 - 6 hours per week for one year of volunteer service is required. To obtain additional information about the Financial Coaching Corps, please call Courtney Davis at (212) 614-5413. Volunteers can apply online by clicking on the following link: http://www.cssny.org/page/signup/volunteer-application FCC is part of the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) of the Community Service Society (CSS). RSVP is a nationally-acclaimed program that enlists adults ages 55 and older to strengthen their communities by serving as volunteers. There are currently over 2,500 RSVP volunteers in assignments at nearly 300 organizations throughout the city. The Community Service Society of New York (CSS) is an independent, voice for positive action on behalf of the city’s more than 3 million low-income New Yorkers. CSS draws on a 170-year history of excellence in addressing the root causes of economic disparity through applied research, advocacy, litigation and innovative program models that strengthen and benefit all New Yorkers. For more information, please visit our Web site: http://www.cssny.org (Continued from page 7)

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 pornoDecember 25, 2016 - 120 Co-op City Blvd graphic materials or being sexually exploited it can be One male was arrested by NYPD officers and reported by submitting an online form to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children’s Cyber Tip charged with domestic assault. December 26, 2016 - 100 Erdman Place line at www.cybertipline.com. The Federal Bureau of CCPD and NYPD officers responded to an Investigation www.fbi.gov has fostered relationships with some companies which operate social networking apartment at this location to investigate a report of sites to aid law enforcement in the detection of online an assault. Upon conclusion of the investigation it sexual predators. With the help of parents a safer online determined that a male had assaulted a family member causing minor injuries. The male was environment can be created. This year Co-op City Department of Public Safety has arrested by NYPD officers and booked. December 26, 2016 - 100 Carver Loop joined City Harvest in its crusade to provide food to the CCPD officers issued several community comhungry. Collection boxes have been set up in all three centers can be found next to the elevators on the lower plaints for a loud party at this location. December 26, 2016 - 900 Baychester Avenue level of the Dreiser and Einstein community centers as A male reported to CCPD officers that someone well as the Public Safety Base next to the Administration Offices at Bartow Avenue. There is 24 hour access to the removed a bag from him and fled the area. December 29, 2016 - 120 Erdman Place last location. Please donate non-perishable items which CCPD officers responded to this location and are not expired. While picking up your holiday items select a few items for those less fortunate. City Harvest arrested a male who was in violation of NYS Court picks up the donations and delivers them to those in need. Order barring contact with certain residents. December 30, 2016 - 140 Alcott Place Collection boxes will be in place until January 13. A female was stopped by CCPD officers and The Co-op City Department of Public Safety is happy to be teaming up with City Harvest, an organization which issued a community complaint after she was found helps to keep one million at risk New Yorkers from going loitering in a stairway with a male who fled the area. December 30, 2016 - 120 Erdman Place hungry. If donating cash is easier or you would like more CCPD and NYPD officers responded after a information contact City Harvest. Call 1-800-77-HARVEST or visit www.cityharvest.org/dnrc. In addition to this male barricaded himself within to avoid being food drive City Harvest also rescues unused food from taken into custody. The individual was removed stores and restaurants and delivers it to those in need. Dona- and placed under arrest. December 31, 2016 - 120 Erdman Place tions are needed year round for this excellent program. A male was found in violation of a court order I would like to extend a very special thank you to everyone who donated toys to our Toy Drive and our food and arrested and processed for Criminal Contempt, drive. Both drives have been very successful every year. which is violation of a court order. Toys were distributed to two area shelters where no child left without receiving a toy. We are once again on track for a 5,000 pound donation to City Harvest. Thank you again for helping these two worthwhile causes.

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AARP Chapter #4997 Happy New Year to all members. With your help, we look forward to making 2017 a year to remember. Our first meeting for the new year is scheduled for Monday, January 9, 1 p.m. in Dreiser Auditorium “A”. Remember, bring a friend, neighbor or family member – All Are Welcomed! Please contact our Good & Welfare Coordinator, Frances Wilson – 718 671-5493, about any of our members we have not heard from or seen in a few months. We want them to know that they are in our thoughts and prayers. Also, if you have a family member who has passed, please contact Frances. 2017 Tour Activities Note: If you have travel suggestions, please contact our Tour Committee — Judith – 718 379-3370. March 17 – 24: 7-night Cruise to Cuba…SOLD OUT (Wait-list available)…. Fly to Montego Bay, Jamaica; board Celestyal Cruise Ship to Santiago de Cuba; Havana, Mariola Gorde, Cienfuigo...roundtrip airfare, tours, food, drinks, taxes and port fees all included…contact Judith – 718 379-3370. —Delores Debnam

Goose Island Seniors Happy birthday or happy anniversary to all that celebrate in month of January: Joan Brown; Edyth Rosenberg; Estelle Lebowitz, and Toby Landau. There will be a Bingo game Wednesday, January 11. We still have a few items from our garage sale at very good prices. Trips 2017: Wednesday, June 7, going to Westchester Dinner Theatre. They’re are playing “Mamma Mia.” Price is $79 for show, luncheon, and transportation. A deposit will hold a seat at the theatre. All payments must be in by May 15. Thursday, October 12, 2017 at the Hunterdon Hill Playhouse, N.J. A very funny show by Neil Simon. You will also enjoy a very scrumptious lunch and all the desserts you can eat. Price $79. A deposit will hold your seat. For more information, call Goose Island Seniors at 135 Einstein Loop, tel: 718-379-9613 or call Mary at 718-379-4899 and she will return your call. From Monday – Thursday, 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Room 39. Don’t forget your yearly dues $15. Good health to all. —Mary Pilla

Einstein Cancer Fund We wish everyone a Happy 2017 with good health, prosperity and friendship through out the year. We will be going to Mohegan Sun on Tuesday, January 10th. Cost per person is $35 and receive the casino bonus of the day – $15 slot play and a $15 food voucher. Time of pick-up is 8 a.m., starting at Einstein Loop followed by Asch Loop and Dreiser Loop. Don’t forget your casino card and a valid photo I.D. Arrangements have been made at the Hunterdon Hills Playhouse, April 26 for the luncheon show of the hilarious comedy of “Born Yesterday” which was a huge hit of a film starring Judy Holiday. The cost per person is $79 which can be paid off by April 1st. A small deposit of $5 or more will hold your reservation. You will be issued receipts for your deposits. For all of the above trips, please call Lydia at 718671-3005 or Annie Eutsey at 718-320-1874 for dues and a memorial card. As always, remember to give a call to the homebound and those in nursing homes. Your calls will cheer them up and they will know they are always in your thoughts and prayers. Good health and healings are wished to all. —Lydia Ruas

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Reflections by Rabbi Solomon I. Berl Spiritual Leader of Young Israel Synagogue The setting was Chelm, that mythical city where philosophers are fools and fools are philosophers. Two Chelmites were engaged in earnest debate. How does one grow, from the feet up or from the head down. Said the first, “From the feet up, of course. Last year I bought my son a new suit for his Bar Mitzvah (the religious ceremony when a Jewish boy becomes thirteen) and at that time the pants were just about the right length. Now, the pants barely cover his knees. That proves that people grow from the feet up.” “Fool,” snapped the second philosopher. “It’s obvious that people grow from the head down. If you see a group of soldiers marching, all their feet are on the same level. But if you look at their heads, you see that they are of different heights. That proves that people grow from the head down.” The quaint ‘logic’ of Chelm notwithstanding, we grow neither from the bottom up nor from the top down. We grow from the inside out. Education and study broaden the mind. Concern for the welfare of others develops character. When you help the needy by giving of yourself — you have grown. When you attend Services, and feel the presence of G-d — you have grown. When you leave your synagogue or church with a thought, an idea that never was yours before — you have grown. Knowledge brings new insights, new maturity. In learning about others, we learn about ourselves. Intellectually, spiritually, we never stop growing.

Young Israel of Co-op City Young Israel of Co-op City (lower level of the Dreiser Loop shopping center) is a house of worship that opens its doors every morning from 6 until 7 a.m. Anyone who wishes to start the daily routine with prayers, during which our spiritual leader, Rabbi Solomon I. Berl, offers a brief Bible teaching is welcome. On Friday evening, Sabbath services begin at 10 minutes after the candle-lighting time. Saturday morning services start at 9 a.m. Rabbi Berl delivers his sermon at 10:30 a.m. The Rabbi’s class on the Torah reading of the week begins one hour before sunset every Saturday afternoon. For office hours or any information you may seek, feel free to call (718) 671-2300 and leave your name, phone number and a brief message on the synagogue’s answering machine and your call will be returned as soon as possible.

Traditional Synagogue of Co-op City The Traditional Synagogue is located in Section 5, 120 Erdman Place in the rear lobby of Building 27B. Phone — 718-379-6920. NOTE: Office hours are Thursday and Sunday from noon to 2 p.m. If no one is in the office, leave a message and we will get back as soon as possible. Shabbat ends today January 7, at 5:35 p.m. Candle Lighting, for Friday January 13, at 4:33 p.m. The Synagogue has Services Saturday morning at 9 a.m. After Services we always have a kiddush. We need a few Jewish Men, if you can give two hours Saturday between 10 a.m. and noon; we need your help to make a minyan. Sometimes we are short one or two men, everybody please try your best to come to services during the winter months. This Saturday Rabbi Kronengold will conduct the Services. The Synagogue now has a Facebook page. Look under Facebook Traditional Synagogue. This past Saturday the Synagogue celebrated Chanukah. After Services we served delicious jelly donuts and potato pancakes. We also sang traditional Chanukah songs. On Sunday, a lot of our members went to the concert and Chanukah party at Young Israel of Pelham Parkway. It was a wonderful party starring the talented Yoel Sharabi who performed many holiday songs and Broadway show tunes. Everyone had a good time at both parties. Good Welfare: We sell TREE CERTIFICATES, in Honor or Memory of a loved one. The cost is only $15.00 per tree. Mazol Tov, to all having Simchas. If your ill, wishing all a speedy recovery. Sorry to report that Mrs. Goldie Neiman a long time member of the synagogue passed away on Saturday December 31st. Wishing no more sorrow to the family. 2016 — the Traditional Synagogue wants to remember the members, and former members who passed on: Mimi Berlofsky, Jerry Berlofsky, Bess Rosenberg, Chaim Marks, and Goldie Neiman. Now for good news: Wishing birthday wishes to Edith Rosenberg, Joan Brown and Toby Landau; have a great special day. Bingo: The Synagogue will have a Bingo this Sunday, January 8 at 1 p.m. The cost is only $3.00 admission, which includes refreshments and 10 games of Bingo. Also there is a Jackpot game which costs $2.00. This is a three-part game which you have a chance to win $30.00, if you win all three games. Come on down and spend an afternoon with your friends and neighbors. The Bingo games are open to all residents of the community. Men’s Club: The next Men’s Club trip will be either Sunday March 19 or during the weekdays of that week. Look for updates in the newspaper. Your support of the Traditional Synagogue, and Men’s Club is greatly appreciated. Wishing all our members and friends, peace, and good health, Happy and successful 2017. Thanks, —Gary Schwartz

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Pentecostal Tabernacle The Pentecostal Tabernacle invites everyone to worship service every Sunday morning at 100 Co-op City Blvd., Building 22A, Bronx, N.Y. 10475 Tel. 718-3240334 or 646-345-6707. Sunday school for all age group begins at 10:30 a.m. Midday service starts at 11:45 a.m. Wednesday morning fasting and prayer service will be held from 11 a.m.to 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 new spirit-filled believers set a daily pattern of truth, unity, fellowship, praise, and prayer. Knowing the truth is vital to believers, but knowledge without application or practice is of little, if any, value. Practice is what gives value to Apostolic doctrine. To know what is right but fail to do what is right is sin. James 4;17 states: Therefore, to him that knoweth to do good, and doeth it not, to him it is sin As we consider the things that brought unity to the early church, we will be observing the same thing that bring unity to the church today. Truth never changes, and these cores principles establish unity among believers as we, like the disciples of the first century, commit ourselves to live by them. It is important that we maintain fellowship with one another, {1 John1:7} states: But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ his son cleanseth us from all sin. We should not forsake the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is, but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching. Hebrews10:25 As we continue to praise God and maintain a prayerful life, we will be able to grow stronger in God. Prayer will help us overcome temptation; Jesus said that men ought always to pray and not to faint. It is important for believers to pray together and worship together. Doing so builds strong bones of unit, enhances and furthers the corporate work of the church and strengthens every individual believer. The newly baptized believers at Pentecost went forth spreading the life changing gospel of Jesus Christ everywhere. Acts 2:38-40 states: Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost. For the promise is unto you, and to your children, and to all that are afar off, even as many as the Lord our God shall call. And with many other words did he testify and exhort, saying Save yourselves from this untoward generation. May the truths and blessings of the church ever continue through the mercy of the one who purchased our redemption with his own blood, Jesus Christ. Let us build a strong foundation that will stand firm. And not like the man in St. Luke 6:49. —R. Sibblies (Pastor)

Faith In God Church & Bible Institute, Inc. 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 good news of Jesus’s birth is a source of joy for all people. Let’s look at Luke 2:8-14. It says: 8 And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. 9 An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. 10 But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. 11 Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord. 12 This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.” 13 Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying, 14 “Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.” 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 hip-hop, go to www.reverbnation.com/vernonlittle 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) 276-4925. Jesus loves you, and so do we! Happy New Year! —Apostle Gladys R. Little

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Open Door Ministries Protecting God’s Promise Sermon Outline

Genesis 15:1 After this, the word of the Lord came to Abram in a vision: “Do not be afraid, Abram. I am your shield, your very great reward.” 5 He took him outside and said, “Look up at the sky and count the stars—if indeed you can count them.” Then he said to him, “So shall your offspring be.” God’s promises are unlimited. When we look up at God with faith, he becomes our protector and he is our reward. We can focus on the gifts that God gives or we can focus on God. Those that preach a false gospel only speak of what they can get from God a true servant understands that having God is enough. 6 Abram believed the Lord, and he credited it to him as righteousness. 7 He also said to him, “I am the Lord, who brought you out of Ur of the Chaldeans to give you this land to take possession of it.” 8 But Abram said, “Sovereign Lord, how can I know that I will gain possession of it?” Abram was 75 years old when he received this promise. God understood that Abram believed and yet responded to Abram’s question. 9 So the Lord said to him, “Bring me a heifer, a goat and a ram, each threeyear-old, along with a dove and a young pigeon.” 10 Abram brought all these to him, cut them in two and arranged the halves opposite each other; the birds, however, he did not cut in half. 11 Then

birds of prey came down on the carcasses, but Abram drove them away. There are people, demonic spirits and your own mind that battle against the promises that God has given you. You must make the decision to believe God despite what your eyes see. In the year 2016 some of us gave up on dreams that the Lord gave us – we allowed the birds of prey to ravage the sacrifices we made unto God. In this New Year 2017 regather yourself and renew your commitment to the Lord. 1 God wants us close but we fear Him – our guilt over our ugliness or our becoming defensive towards God often prevents us from coming close. 2 The Lord makes promises and keeps them but life can become so tragic that we forget that there is purpose in our existence. 3 If you believe God you are extended credit in heaven – you can receive more than you have cash for. 4 There are birds of prey seeking to destroy the blessings of God in you – you must actively fight against them. Open Door Ministries’ Therapeutic Mentoring/Counseling Program meets Mondays at 6:30 p.m. in Dreiser Loop Room 9. Sunday services are at 11 a.m. in the Bartow Community Center, room 28. You can contact Pastor Luis through opendoorministries.net or text 917-3344407. —Blessings in Christ, Pastor Luis

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