Co-op City Times 01/10/15 by Co-op City Times

Vol. 50 No. 2

Riverbay Corp. working with city DOH to help identify source of Legionnaires’ Disease in the Bronx

The New York City Department of Health (DOH) has issued a health alert for Legionnaires’ Disease in Bronx County after an increase in cases was reported to the agency by health care providers last month. DOH is testing various locations, including within Co-op City, to determine the source of the infection. Riverbay Corporation has been assisting health officials as they’ve been conducting these tests. The DOH has requested that a public forum be scheduled in Co-op City, the largest concentration of residents within the Bronx with a population of more than 50,000 residents, so that anyone with concerns or questions can get accurate information from DOH officials. That forum will be held on Tuesday, January 13 at 7 p.m. in the Dreiser Auditorium. According to the DOH, cases of Legionnaires’ Disease have been reported widely throughout the Bronx, but the highest rate of infection was recorded in the Northeast region of the

Bronx although HIPAA laws prevent more specific release of information. Health officials reassure the public that Legionnaires’ Disease is not contagious. It is a water-borne disease and it is highly diagnosable and treatable with antibiotics. Symptoms are pneumonia- or flu-like and include fever, chills, cough and/or difficulty breathing, especially if you are older, a smoker or have chronic lung disease. The DOH stresses that, as a precautionary measure, anyone with pneumonia-like symptoms should seek medical attention immediately and make sure to let their health care provider know that they may have been exposed to Legionella. If you have no symptoms, there’s no need to worry. The DOH has provided Riverbay Corporation with the information below to be disseminated to Co-op City residents. Should you require additional information on Legionnaires’ Disease, please contact the New York City Department of Health by calling 3-1-1.

Legionnaires’ Disease Detected in the Bronx Health Department Working With Riverbay Corporation to Identify Source

The Health Department is investigating a cluster of cases of Legionnaires’ Disease – a type of pneumonia caused by a bacterium called Legionella. From January to December 2014, a total of 61 cases occurred in the Bronx. The highest rate of infection was recorded in the Northeast region of the borough with 18 confirmed cases. Legionnaires’ Disease is characterized by pneumonia occurring two to 10 days after exposure to an environmental source of Legionella, aquatic bacteria that grow in warm environments (77°- 108°F). People can get sick from inhaling contaminated mists from cooling towers, showers, faucets and whirlpool spas. Infection cannot spread from person to person.

Co-op City man arrested in connection with recent rash of knife-point robberies

Saturday, January 10, 2015

Legionnaires’ Disease can mimic other types of pneumonia. Symptoms may include fever, chills, difficulty breathing, muscle aches, cough, headaches, tiredness, loss of appetite, confusion and occasionally diarrhea. The risk for the disease increases with older age. Groups at high risk include people who are middle-aged or older, especially those who are cigarette smokers, people with chronic lung disease or weakened immune systems, and people who are receiving drugs that suppress the immune system. In rare cases (about 5%), Legionnaires’ Disease can be very serious and cause death. However, there is an easy

BY BILL STUTTIG Culminating a busy week of gathering police intelligence into who was responsible for a troubling rash of knife point and potentially life-threatening robberies perpetrated on fast food delivery people operating within the buildings of Co-op City in recent weeks, the Department of Public Safety and the 45th Precinct jointly announced on Wednesday evening the arrest of a 20-year-old man, a resident of Section 4, for his involvement in the crime spree. The arrest was made by 45th Precinct Detectives who worked closely with CCPD investigators at gathering information that eventually revealed the identity of the suspect who was then arrested and charged with at least four knife-point robberies.

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As the troubling and potentially deadly crime pattern became more apparent late last week, Chief Frank Apollo, Commander of the Co-op City Department of Public Safety, took the necessary steps to ensure the safety of all food delivery people operating within the community by requiring all food order drop-offs and payments to take place in the lobby of buildings and not at the front door of apartments, as is customarily done. Chief Apollo said this week: “We understand the inconvenience to some of not allowing food deliveries to be completed beyond the lobbies, but in light of the recent rash of robberies all of which involved the display of a deadly weapon to the victims,

Strict enforcement of angle parking regulations by NYPD begins (Continued on page 4)

The NYPD has informed the Co-op City Times and the Co-op City community, in general, that it will begin strict enforcement of parking regulations pertaining to angle parking spaces. Shareholders are asked to 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.

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See also inside...Page 4:

• Management Search Update • Cablevision bulk deal revisited

Thanks a ton and a half … City Harvest workers Cedric Doran and Arthur Robinson joined Sergeant Nathaniel Diaz of Public Safety in packing up more than a ton and a half – or 3,200 pounds of food — donated by the residents of Co-op City to the renowned food distribution program this holiday season. Sgt. Diaz, who coordinates the annual holiday food donation program, said that Co-op City more than doubled the annual goal of 1,500 pounds of donated nonperishable food during this holiday season’s collection drive. Mr. Doran of City Harvest said: “We thank the people of Co-op City for their generous donation. We really appreciate it.” After Wednesday’s collection, the food was delivered to City Harvest offices in Manhattan where it is then distributed to families in need throughout New York City. Photo by Bill Stuttig

Dept. of Health

test for the disease, and if appropriate antibiotics are started early, most patients can be treated successfully and recover completely. Higher rates of Legionnaires’ Disease have in the past, but no common sources have previously been identified. The Health Department is currently investigating to determine whether or not cases are due to a common source. This includes interviewing all patients to determine if there are common sites of exposure and working with Riverbay Corporation to review the maintenance of both the water system and cooling towers. While the source may not be located in Co-op City, environmental samples will be taken to try and identify the source(s) of infection within the area.

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The Health Department will work with community boards and other local groups to inform residents and answer questions. Medical providers in New York City have been advised of the cluster and are urged to consider the diagnosis in people with symptoms. Confirmed cases are reported imme-diately to the health department by laboratories, and health department staff will interview all case patients to help identify the source(s) of this increase. If you have symptoms such as fever, chills, cough and/or difficulty breathing, especially if you are older, a smoker or have chronic lung disease, you should go to your medical provider to be evaluated for pneumonia and tested for Legionnaires’ Disease.

(Dr. Marcelle Layton, Assistant Commissioner, and Dr. Sharon Balter, Medical Epidemiologist, Bureau of Communicable Disease at the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.)

2015 Alert #1: Possible Increase in Legionnaires’ Disease in the Bronx • 11 cases of Legionnaire’s Disease cases occurred among Bronx residents in December 2014. • Providers should consider Legionnaires’ disease when evaluating patients presenting with signs of pneumonia. • Culturing Legionella from sputum or bronchoalveolar lavage specimens is the preferred method of diagnosis. Notify your lab to ensure that they use the appropriate culture media to test for Legionella. • Urinary antigen testing is also recommended but should be accompanied by an attempt to isolate Legionella by culture. • Report cases promptly to the NYC Health Department and submit all Legionella isolates to the Health Department's Public Health Laboratory for serogrouping and molecular typing.

Please Distribute to All Clinical Staff in Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, Geriatrics, Primary Care, Infectious Diseases, Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, Laboratory Medicine and Infection Control January 6, 2015 Dear Colleagues, In December, an increase in Legionnaire's Disease was noted in the Bronx. In December 2014, 11 cases were diagnosed among Bronx residents compared with 2 in December 2013 and 3 in December 2012. From January-December 2014, 61 total cases occurred in the Bronx, a rate of 4.3 compared to a citywide rate of 2.5 per 100,000 population. Within the Bronx, the highest rate is in Northeast Bronx (18 confirmed cases in 2014 with a rate of 9.4 per 100,000). The Health Department is currently investigating to determine whether or not cases are due to a common exposure. Higher rates of legionellosis in the Bronx have been seen in the past, but no common sources have previously been identified. The purpose of this communication is to

remind practitioners to test for Legionella when evaluating Bronx residents who may have community acquired pneumonia. Caused by the bacteria Legionella, Legionnaire's disease is characterized by pneumonia occurring 2-10 days after exposure to an environmental source. Legionella is a ubiquitous aquatic organism that grows in warm environments (7r- 108°F). Exposure occurs through inhalation of contaminated aerosols from devices such as cooling towers, whirlpool spas, showers, and faucets, and through aspiration of contaminated water. Person-to-person transmission has not been demonstrated. Groups at high risk include the elderly, cigarette smokers, persons with chronic lung or immunocompromising disease, and persons receiving immunosuppressive drugs. The case-fatality rate has declined substantially since the disease was first described and is estimated to be 5-40%. Recommended treatment options include macrolide or quinolone antibiotics. Diagnostic Testing Culture of the organism from respiratory secretions or tissues is the gold standard for diagnosis. Culture has the added benefit of producing bacterial isolates for molecular typing. With molecular typing of isolates, a patient's isolate(s) can be compared to isolates from environmental sources and other patients to identify a potential source of infection. Please note the following regarding the diagnosis of legionellosis: • Legionella culture requires specialized media (Buffered Charcoal Yeast Extract medium). Please alert your microbiology laboratory that you are considering legionellosis in your patient. The best specimens for culturing Legionella are sputum or bronchoalveolar lavage fluid. • Urine antigen testing is widely available as a rapid method for detecting Legionella, but it is most sensitive for L.

pneumophila serogroup 1. Although L. pneumophila accounts for the majority of Legionella cases, a negative urine antigen test does not rule out legionellosis due to other species and serotypes. Depending on clinical suspicion, providers should obtain specimens for culture and serology to diagnose legionellosis. Furthermore, urine antigen testing does not allow molecular comparison to help determine the environmental source. • Serologic diagnosis requires paired sera, 3-4 weeks apart to detect a fourfold rise in antibody titer to a level > 1:128. A single antibody titer of any level is not diagnostic of legionellosis. For diagnosis, convalescent serology must be obtained. There is additional information for clinicians on Legionnaire's disease at the Centers for Disease and Control and Prevention's Legionellosis Resource Site at http://www.cdc.gov/legionellalindex.htm Recommendations for Providers To help the Health Department investigate the increase in Legionnaire's disease in the Bronx, providers should: • Maintain a high index of suspicion for legionellosis among all patients with

community-acquired pneumonia • Specifically request both culture and urine antigen testing for Legionella when indicated. • Report all cases to the Health Department by calling the Provider Access Line at 1-866-692-3641. • Send all cultured isolates to the Health Department's Public Health Laboratory for serotyping and molecular testing. Send isolate and laboratory test request form to: Public Health Laboratory 455 First Ave, Room 136 New York, NY 10016 If you have any laboratory related questions, please call Dr. John Kornblum, Chief of Microbiology, at 212-447-6783. As always, we appreciate our ongoing collaboration with healthcare providers in New York City to help us address emerging infectious disease concerns. Sincerely,

Robert Fitzhenry, PhD Bureau of Communicable Disease Sharon Balter, MD Bureau of Communicable Disease

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Winter tennis program begins today

The winter indoor tennis program of the Co-op City Tennis Club, Milton Alexander Division, begins today, January 10th, at the Kela Tennis Center, 525 Homestead Avenue in Mount Vernon. Free tennis is offered from 6 a.m. to 8 a.m. each Saturday morning through funding provided by the New York Junior Tennis League. A paid program is also available from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. each Saturday at the Kela Tennis Center. For more information, call Lorraine Alexander at 718-671-4437.

Councilman King holds Open House in Co-op City

City Council Member Andy King will hold an open house and community “meet and greet” at his 12th District office at 135 Einstein Loop, Room 44, in Co-op City on Thursday, Jan. 15, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Joining Council Member King will be his staff and representatives from city agencies, who will be available to answer community questions. The open house also celebrates the observance of the birthday of the slain civil rights leader Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. All are invited to attend.

Next CB 10 meeting

The next Community Board 10 meeting will be held on Thursday, January 15, 7:30 p.m. at Villa Barone Manor, 737 Throggs Neck Expressway, Bronx, NY 10465.For more information, please call Community Board 10 at (718) 892-1161.

Public Forum on Legionnaires’ Disease

Tuesday, January 13, 7 p.m. Dreiser Auditorium. New York City Department of Health officials will be on hand to answer all questions and concerns. Please attend and be informed!

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Co-op City NAACP and Harvest Restoration Ministries celebrate Jubilee Day 2015

BY LAURETTA J. JAYSURA City branch, said that the struggle conand encouragement to stay vigilant on On Saturday, January 3, the NAACP tinues. behalf of those incarcerated, as well as Co-op City Branch #2210 commem“Even today, there is a big division in the those returning back into the comorated “Jubilee Day,” the auspicious and the community; we’re mad at the cops munities. Remarking that she questioned historical day on which the Emancipation and mad at our own who commit crimes the numbers of young Black men incarProclamation was signed by President against each other,” said Rice. “We need cerated compared to the actual populaAbraham Lincoln on January 1, tion, the Senator suggested 1863. that there might be perhaps a The celebration was hosted by “new math” that she doesn’t Harvest Restoration Ministries, know about. Inc., at the Einstein Loop Representatives from the offCommunity Center in Co-op ices of Councilman Andy King City with a theme of “All in for and Assemblyman Michael Justice and Equality.” Benedetto were also in attenPresident Lincoln, with the dance and offered congratulastroke of a pen, ended the most tions. egregious system in America – Mistress of Ceremony, slavery - and for Black Pastor Andree Davis, extended Americans in the Confederate a warm welcome to everyone states at least, this was a joyous and said that she was excited time – jubilation for enslaved to have her church co-host for people. the first time with the NAACP. Today, Jubilee Day continues Ms. Janice Hoyett, sitting in to be celebrated on January 1, the audience, said that she saw The leadership of the Co-op City branch of the NAACP joined local primarily in the Black church religious leaders in celebrating Jubilee Day which commemorates a flyer in her building lobby because slaves were anxious and the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation by President and decided to attend and was uncertain as they entered a new Abraham Lincoln on January 1, 1863. Photo by Lauretta Jaysura very glad that she did. She said, year and so sought refuge in “I found it to be a wonderful their churches. Gathered in church on this at this time - more than ever.” history lesson for me and my two sons, New Year’s Eve after midnight, they A former law enforcement officer, Dante and DeAndre,” who were in attengave thanks to God and celebrated. Rice knows empirically what ails our dance with their mom. The boys were Ironically, it would also be here in communities. busy enjoying the homestyle cooking. church on Jan. 1, 1863 that they would In the crowd of approximately ninety Senior Pastor of Harvest Restoration get the news that Congress had passed people were many children and young Ministries, Inc., Anthony Davis, was the the Emancipation Proclamation. men from the community, pastors, guest speaker, and had the additional Jubilee Day has also always been Board members and representatives honor of swearing in the new officers of (100 years) supported by the National from local elected officials who had the Co-op City Branch NAACP. Association for the Advancement of braved the cold rain to come out and celIn his impassioned message, Pastor Colored People (NAACP), and this year ebrate Jubilee Day 2015. Davis implored all pastors and fellow is no different. State Sen. Ruth Hassel-Thompson Jerome Rice, President of the Co-op offered a few words of congratulations (Continued on page 14)

Co-op City loses an outstanding citizen

Clara Moses Coston answered her Master's call on December 31, 2014, and she was laid to rest on Friday, January 9 after funeral services held at Community Protestant Church. Clara was born on April 29, 1932 to the late Esau and Rebecca Moses in Selma, Alabama. She was their one and only loving child. Clara was educated through the Selma, Alabama school system. She accepted Christ at an early age and attended Trinity Baptist Church. She met and married Lee Kirksey. Two daughters, Fannie and Bonnie, were born from that union. Clara later relocated to New York and married Johnnie Coston. Their union lasted 42 years. He preceded her in death on February 28, 2007. She was employed at the Bronx VA Medical Center and retired after 28

years of service. After moving to Co-op City in 1978, Clara joined Community Protestant Church. She was a member of the Nurses Missionary and Dorcas Ministries. For Clara Coston

many years and until her death, she was the President of Building 16 Association. Clara loved to travel, and her hobbies included sewing, crocheting, candy making and cooking. Clara was also preceded in death by her daughter, Fannie Joyner. Ms. Clara Coston was well respected by many, She leaves to cherish her memory her loving daughter Bonnie Jones of Bronx, N.Y.; granddaughter, Clestine Chandler (DeLeon) of Hampton, VA; three grandsons, Willie Joyner of Norfolk, VA, Javon and Javed Jones of Bronx, NY; one great-grandson; great-granddaughters; devoted niece, Mildred Thornton; dedicated friend, Yvonne Burrus; and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives, friends, and her Community Protestant Church family.

Co-op City Times / January 10, 2015

Committee will recommend three management firms to Riverbay Board of Directors

BY JIM ROBERTS The search for Co-op City’s new management company is continuing on pace by the Riverbay Board of Directors Ad-Hoc Committee. Eight firms submitted bids by the deadline of Nov. 19, 2014 and the Riverbay Board of Directors Ad-Hoc Search Committee, headed by Board Treasurer Bernard Cylich, has been reviewing the bids in order to narrow the selection to three finalists. “We should be prepared to give the

Board a report by the middle of the following week at which time we’ll give them three recommendations and our own evaluation of these three candidates and then we’ll throw the ball into the Board’s court,” Director Cylich said. The three finalists will then be available for interviews by the entire Board, which will ultimately choose the winning bid to manage Co-op City. The two government agencies that oversee Co-op City – the federal Department of Housing and Urban Development and

the state Housing and Community Renewal agency (HCR) – along with mortgage holder Wells Fargo bank will then make their decision about accepting that winning bidder within a month after receiving the candidate. “We have kept HCR, HUD and Wells Fargo informed of our review and they have been very supportive,” Director Cylich said. “It looks like we’re on a roll. Hopefully, we will have something before the community by February.” The Board can make their selection

from the three firms being recommended by the Ad-Hoc Search Committee or choose another firm, Cylich said. “The Board has the right to go ahead and ask the committee to go back to the drawing board and bring back additional proposals,” he said. The eight firms that submitted bids are: Prestige Management, WBWinn Management, Metro Management, Douglas Elliman, CompassRock Real Estate, Marion Scott, First Service and Avison Young.

Riverbay revisiting Cablevision bulk cable agreement Riverbay officials, including Board President Cleve Taylor and Board Treasurer Bernard Cylich, met with Cablevision executives earlier this week to reopen negotiations about offering a bulk cable agreement to Co-op City subscribers interested in saving up to $50 a month on the cable portion of their Cablevision BY ROZAAN BOONE

Arrest

I thought it was prudent to suspend such deliveries from taking place beyond the lobbies in order to ensure that no innocent restaurant delivery employees would be seriously injured or worse. I thank the community for their understanding and cooperation in this matter knowing full well that all reasonable people would realize that ensuring the safety of everyone is worth the inconvenience of taking a few extra minutes to go down to the lobby to pick-up your order.” Apollo added that in almost all cases throughout New York City and elsewhere involving a rash of robberies against food delivery personnel, food deliveries are required to take place only in public areas to ensure the

bill. The bulk cable agreement with Cablevision was approved by the Riverbay Board in late November, 2013, however, the Board resolution stipulated that 2/3 of the community must not only respond to the referendum, but that 2/3 of those responding must also approve the bulk cable proposal for it to move forward, and by

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safety of everyone until the rash of crimes subside or are solved. In addition to ordering the temporary suspension of food deliveries beyond the building lobbies, Chief Apollo and other Public Safety personnel also visited with most restaurant owners delivering food within the community, apprising them of the recent rash of robberies and also recommending to them to order their employees, for their own safety, not to go beyond the lobbies in completing their assigned deliveries. A spokesman for the Public Safety investigators said on Thursday that the arrest was due to the combined work of both NYPD and CCPD investigators. Apollo said that this week’s arrest

the December deadline that year, not enough shareholders had voted to achieve the quorum. This week, in a meeting with Cablevision to reopen negotiations, terms of such a bulk cable agreement were discussed, details are currently being worked out and more information will be disseminated to the community as they become available.

was due to “an aggressive investigation leaving no stone unturned. An arrest on this type of crime is difficult to accomplish due to a number of factors, but we did not back down and every lead was followed. Members of the CCPD detective squad gathered information and worked closely with uniformed patrol to establish persons of interest in the area. This information was then shared with the investigating 45th Precinct detectives. Collectively, they began combing a suspected area that evening and successfully found and apprehended the suspect.” The suspect arrested Wednesday evening reportedly surrendered without a struggle when approached by the arresting investigators.

At this point, what is clear is that Cablevision subscribers will be able to save up to $50 per month, or $600 annually, for the cable services they had as of January 1 of this year (2015) and although there will be a minimal increase each year for the next 5 years, the bulk cable agreement will result in significant savings to Co-op City households.

Following the arrest, the ban on food deliveries beyond the lobby was lifted, Chief Apollo said. The commander added that the investigation is still continuing into the whereabouts for another suspect also believed to be involved in the rash of at least four robberies. “With the cooperation of the victims, this individual will also be brought to justice,” said Chief Apollo. The Riverbay Legal Department was notified of Wednesday’s arrest shortly after charges were filed to allow an eviction process to begin against the residence of the suspect as is the custom with all residences involved with the commission of serious felonies within this community.

Memorial service for the late Victor Emmanuel McPherson Sampson

It is with deepest regret and sadness that the Sampson family announces the passing of the dearly beloved Victor Emmanuel McPherson Sampson. After a long and brave struggle to overcome a debilitating illness, Mr. Sampson transitioned peacefully on January 3 at the Jacobi Medical Center. A memorial service will be held for Mr. Sampson at Farenga Brothers Inc. Funeral Home today, Saturday, January 10th from 4 p.m. -6 p.m. Farenga is located at 920 Allerton Avenue, Bronx, New York 10469. Tel: 718654-0500. We appreciate all of your thoughtful and kind words of condolence. May he rest in peace; we will miss him dearly. Lovingly submitted, —The Sampson family

Co-op City Times / January 10, 2015

It’s happening in Co-op City

NCNW 10th Annual Holiday Drive... “In the spirit of giving” A grateful, heartwarming thank you to everyone who donated winter accessories, such as new winter hats, scarves, gloves, socks and clothes, in addition to diapers, toys and canned goods to the National Council of Negro Women’s, Inc. Co-op City Section’s “10th Annual Holiday Drive.” All of the items donated were taken to Phipps Neighborhoods, formerly known as Phipps Town N’ Country Residence Home, on December 23, 2014. The children were able to select a toy and a winter accessory item. As some of the children picked out their accessories, they said they were happy to receive them, especially since they are expecting colder weather in the days to come. The children, teens and parents expressed their gratitude for your kindness. Ms. Rivera, the Director, and Ms. Davis, the Recreation Assistant at Phipps Neighborhood, have expressed their sincere appreciation as well. Four children in need will receive a new Nike down coat which were donated by a generous donor. We could not have been successful with this endeavor without your generosity. Thank you once again! —Lori Melton

NCNW members Kyla Williams - Recording Secretary; Vivian Wescott - Hospitality Chairperson; Dorcas Lay Section President; Judith Roberson-Financial Secretary

Lori Melton - NCNW Holiday Drive Chairperson; La'Trica Davis-Phipps - Neighborhoods Recreation Assistant and Alma Walther - NCNW Health Committee Chairperson

NCNW Teen Volunteer Marie Njie-Mitchell

NCNW member Judith Roberson, preparing to pack Santa's Bags

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

accept most health insurance plans

Holiday tradition continues … The annual holiday tradition of festively and beautifully decorating the entire 17th floor of Building 20A continues again this year as floor resident Carmen Sanchez outfitted the floor with snowflakes, toy trains, Christmas trees, brightly colored paper and, of course, Santa. Ms. Sanchez said it was a tradition started by her mother that she has continued each year since 2002. “It is a timeconsuming task, but it gives me a good feeling when people from other floors and other buildings come by to enjoy it.” Ms. Sanchez also decorates the floor each Halloween and Thanksgiving, but she said Christmas is by far her biggest project. Photo by Bill Stuttig

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Co-op City Times / January 10, 2015

Letters to the Editor To the Editor: Each time I sat down to write a letter another issue came up I wanted to discuss. To start, I’m amazed how some directors are writing about the selection of Marion Scott Real Estate, Inc. when none of them had been involved in the process. The only Director on the Board today who had been is Othelia Jones. While Ms. Jones was on the section of the Board involved with the search for a General Manager; I was the section involved with the selection of a management firm. Besides merely looking at what’s on paper, we paid site visits to each firm wanting to come here. In fact,

Issues to discuss

I took two days off from work to visit a total of four of these prospective firms, days which I never got reimbursed for. While one of our Board Directors took the time to report to the cooperators here about what he found on each of the potential candidate’s websites interested in managing Co-op City, he failed to look beyond that. If someone does a search for First Residential, they’ll find out that they were previously known as Cooper Square Realty and would be able to read reviews written by their tenants. The company from Canada evidently has only been in New York for about two years. Likewise, residents here can

also find out about the other interested companies if they do the research and form their own opinions. The last item I’d like to address is the apparent $1 million savings which has been obtained regarding the health insurance for some of our employees. Having worked for the NYCHHC for 33+ years in the patient accounts and financial areas, I’m well aware of insurance plans and the various benefits they provide. I just have to wonder at what expense to our employees was this savings achieved; were any benefits lowered or eliminated, were any co-payments increased. —Saul Weber

Service Interruption Notices

Bldg. 3 - No heat on Monday, Jan. 12th to allow for plumbing repairs between 9 am and 4 pm Bldg. 26B - No electrical service in bldg. on Monday, Jan. 12th to allow for electrical upgrades 9 a.m. to noon, Bsmt. through the 14th floor 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., floors 15 to 26 ELEVATOR SERVICE WILL NOT BE AFFECTED. THOSE ON LIFE SUPPORT SHOULD CONTACT LT. BOWMAN OF PUBLIC SAFETY, 718-671-3050 Bldg. 26C - No electrical service in bldg. on Tuesday, Jan. 13th to allow for electrical upgrades 9 a.m. to noon, Bsmt. through the 14th floor 1 pm to 3 pm floors 15 to 26 ELEVATOR SERVICE WILL NOT BE AFFECTED. THOSE ON LIFE SUPPORT SHOULD CONTACT LT. BOWMAN OF PUBLIC SAFETY, 718-671-3050 Building 26 and Earhart Townhouses - On Wednesday, January 15, there will be no electrical service from the hours of 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. In addition, there will be no access to basement area or laundry room until 3 p.m. Elevator service will be affected. Buildings 26, 27 and 30 - On Wednesday, January 15, there will be no domestic water (hot or cold water) in from the hours of 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. In all these cases, work is being done by an electrical contractor to tie in new wire to circuit breakers. Heat will not be affected in any of these buildings during these shutdowns. Thank you for your anticipated cooperation.

Forum on Legionnaires’ Disease Tuesday, January 13, 7 p.m. Dreiser Auditorium

New York City Department of Health officials will be on hand to answer all questions and concerns. Please attend!

Important Notice to Shareholders of Building 18

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 18

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Feb. 28, 2015

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CCPD takes action against persons caught trespassing inside buildings BY LIEUTENANT PAM APOLLO As the mercury dips down into single digits or lower, people may become tempted to hang out within the buildings of Co-op City. The Department of Public Safety and New York City Police Department actively enforce New York City laws as they pertain to trespassing within the buildings of Co-op City. It is important that residents are aware of trespassing laws so that they can advise all family members and guests of these laws. There are also lease regulations which prohibit hanging out within the buildings. Co-op City’s 35 high rise buildings are accessible by 85 lobbies which are locked in order to exclude unauthorized persons. There are also postings which exclude unauthorized persons. Co-op City’s buildings are patrolled by both the New York City Police Department and the Co-op City Department of Public Safety. Both agencies conduct vertical sweeps of buildings on a routine basis. Any persons caught to be within the buildings’ stairwells, basements, hallways and other common areas without a legitimate purpose may be placed under arrest. A person may be charged with trespass when the person knowingly enters or remains unlawfully in or upon premises. A New York City Police Department Universal C-Summons can be issued for this violation of the law. Both the New York City Police Department and the Co-op City Department of Public Safety have the authority to issue these summonses. Co-op City participates in the New York City Police Department’s “CLEAN HALLS” program. This program allows persons found to be within the buildings without a legitimate purpose to be charged with Criminal Trespass when found within designated buildings. Criminal Trespass is a class B Misdemeanor and requires a Desk Appearance Ticket or processing at Bronx Central booking to take place. All of Co-op City’s buildings have been designated “CLEAN HALLS” buildings and affidavits have been signed by the General Manager. The “CLEAN HALLS” program was put in place by the New York City Police Department based on the number of persons found to be within various buildings within New York City for purposes such as using or purchasing drugs. The “CLEAN HALLS” program has been highly effective in improving the quality of life in areas where it has been put in place. Residents should remind children and guests that it is not permissible to loiter within the hallways, basements, roof or stairwells of the buildings. Co-op City residents arrested for offenses committed within the confines of Co-op City also receive a Co-op City Community Complaint for Anti-Social Conduct in connection with the arrest. Co-op City Community Complaints carry a monetary fine and increase on subsequent violations. Residents, in some situations, may receive only a Community Complaint for loitering. One situation is being within the stairwells, hallways or basement of the building in which the person lives with no legitimate purpose. This is a specified violation of the

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

Riverbay Corporation lease. The Department of Public Safety encourages residents to notify 9-1-1 and the Department of Public Safety at (718) 671-3050 if they see or hear persons loitering within the buildings of Co-op City. School is open, DRIVE CAREFULLY. Never pass a stopped school bus with a STOP sign displayed or its red lights flashing. This means children are loading or unloading. Be aware of pedestrians and bike riders when operating a motor vehicle. Bike riders must refrain from riding bicycles near buildings and shopping centers. Bicycle riders must give pedestrians the same level of respect that they expect from motor vehicles. Everyone needs to share the road safely. Never operate a motor vehicle if you have consumed alcoholic beverages. New legislation in New York State increases the charges for drinking and driving if there is a child in the auto. Nationwide enforcement of DWI is heightened year round and in light of past incidents. Always buckle your seatbelt; it will save your life in a serious collision. Avoid distractions and excess speed when driving; these are

the two leading causes of collisions within New York State. Texting while driving now carries a minimum fine of $250 and up to 5 points on your license. Texting while driving is the leading cause of accidents nationwide and is on the rise. Always remember, if you see something, say something. If you see suspicious persons in the garage or lurking near parked vehicles on the street, an auto crime could be taking place, an auto crime could be ready to happen, notify the authorities. The Co-op City garages have also been designated as CLEAN HALLS locations. Persons found trespassing can be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. Call 9-1-1 and the Department of Public Safety at (718) 671-3050 or online at www.ccpd.us. Callers may remain anonymous when giving information. The Co-op City Department of Public Safety would like to thank all persons who have called in suspicious activity or sent information via our website. It is by your actions that the Public Safety Department is able to keep the crime rate low and maintain a high quality of life throughout the community.

OPPORTUNITIES AT CO-OP CITY

Tell your friends, relatives and employers about:

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

For information on CONTRACT OPPORTUNITIES ONLY, please contact: Lenya Garcia at Lgarcia@riverbay corp.com; AND Barbara Penn at Bpenn@riverbaycorp.com. Please note that emails should be sent to both parties. Please DO NOT email resumes for EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES to the aforementioned emails. For EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES, please see bottom of the employment listings for specific directions.

CONTRACT SUMMARY

There are no contract opportunities this week. Please check back again next week.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Open to All applicants from January 7, to January 19 • Job Reference #: (15-01) Request for transfer/promotion must be received by the Human Resources Department by January 12. Employees are responsible for submitting the transfer forms in person to the Human Resources Department. Employees who are promoted will receive the applicable rate scale for this position.

Window Guard Clerk Computer Services THIS IS A TEMOPARY POSITION. Ideal candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day duties, such as opening and grouping envelopes into batches, scanning barcodes and forms, hand delivering window guard forms to residents’ apartments, ensure that all window guard forms are signed by residents. Job Description: Asking questions in accordance with instructions to obtain various specified information. Contacting individuals to be interviewed at home by telephone, mail, or in person. Compiling, recording, and coding results or data from interview or survey, using computer or specified form. Reviewing data obtained from interview for completeness and accuracy. Explaining survey objectives and procedures to interviewees and

interpret survey questions to help interviewees' comprehension. Identifying and resolving inconsistencies in interviewees' responses by means of appropriate questioning or explanation. Identifying and reporting problems in obtaining valid data. Meeting with supervisor daily to submit completed assignments and discuss progress. Assisting individuals in filling out applications or questionnaires. Supervising or training other staff members. Locating and listing addresses and households. Collecting and analyzing data, such as studying old records and comparing it to new data according to state or local laws. Preparing reports to provide answers in response to specific problems. Performing other duties as assigned. Job Requirements: HS Diploma or equivalent required. Must have basic computer skills in Microsoft Office. Applicant must have ability to walk for long periods of time, twist, kneel, push, stoop, climb ladders; work in inclement weather; as well as lift and carry up to 30 pounds. Must be able to read and write in English. Bilingual is a plus. Days and hours of operation will vary on a flexible schedule. Testing Requirements: Drug Screening Test. Background check.

Applications are given out at the following address from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.: Riverbay Corporation Administration Office, 2049 Bartow Ave., Bronx, NY 10475; OR Resumes can be faxed to 718-3203672 with the Job Title and Job Reference # on the TOP RIGHT CORNER of the resume. *Riverbay Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer*

Five Alleged Robberies - Since December 17, 2014

On Friday, January 2, our Public Safety department had notices about four separate robberies placed in all of the buildings. Thereafter, another robbery occurred within hours after that notice went up. So, what happened here? The First Alleged Robbery On December 17, 2014, a deliveryman from the Dreiser mall was delivering food to 100 Dreiser Loop, building 9A, around 10:20 p.m. when he was allegedly robbed by two males with knives. In this case, the merchant didn't report this robbery until the next day. Shortly afterwards, our Public Safety detectives visited this food establishment. And, during the investigation, the merchant allegedly stated that he did not want to "pursue or prosecute" this case. The Second and Third Alleged Robberies On December 20, 2014, a deliveryman from Kennedy Fried Chicken was allegedly robbed on the 3rd floor of 140 Casals Place, building 14, at 8:30 p.m., by two males with a knife. The robbers allegedly stole his cash and his food. Thereafter, our Public Safety officers conducted an investigation. And, they discovered that another incident occurred, which was never reported. In an email message, a Public Safety official stated that the "complainant did not want to pursue the case or press charges." The Fourth Alleged Robbery On December 30, 2014, at 8:40 p.m., at 120 Benchley Place, building 24, two males with a knife allegedly robbed a deliveryman of $350. However, this time the victim was allegedly cut on his hand. And, just like before, the email message stated that the complainant is refus-

Co-op City Times / January 10, 2015

Daryl Johnson

Director’s Viewpoint First Vice President

ing to pursue or even press charges, even if they catch the suspects. The Fifth Alleged Robbery Several cooperators and I were outraged when we saw that notice about the robberies in our hallways. "There have been 4 incidents over the past few weeks where delivery personnel have been held up and most recently, assaulted," stated the January 2nd notice. Then, shortly after that notice was posted, another man that was delivering pizza from Section 5 was allegedly robbed at the same location, 120 Benchley Place, building 24. However, this man was previously warned by our officers to not go upstairs in our buildings. But, this man allegedly walked past the lobby attendant and went into the elevator. When this deliveryman walked onto the 24th floor hallway, he was allegedly robbed by one man with a knife. The suspect allegedly stole $40, a cell phone, and even the pizza that was supposed to be delivered. Thereafter, the suspect then allegedly "fled into the stairwell." Similar to the other cases, I received a message that said that the complainant will refuse to press charges if they catch this suspect. Better Communication is Needed A notice with four recent incidents? Robberies? Look, the incidents that were on that notice were never reported to all of

the board members. So, I sent a message to the Public Safety department. "It was my understanding that the Public Safety department was going to notify the board whenever criminal activity was taking place in our community.” And, now, all board members must be notified whenever criminal activity takes place here. Bottom line: I want everyone here to know what's going on in our community. Plus, I want to make sure that we do our jobs to protect this community. Action Needed We must protect our community. So, the 45th Precinct and our Public Safety department are now working together to catch the people that committed these crimes. Presently, we have over 700 cameras here. And, our officers can review the footage from these cameras when a crime is committed. So, my feeling is that it's only a matter of time before these criminals are apprehended. Do Not Hang out in the Stairwells What do you think would have happened if law enforcement officers were searching for these guys and they ran into someone smoking marijuana in our stairwells? Look, let me tell you something. The email message that I received indicated that a lot of our officers and the NYPD were working on these cases. So, to avoid the possibility of getting arrested, please do not hang out in the stairwells. And, above all, please do not smoke marijuana on our property. Thank you. Stop Letting People In One of the best things that we can do is to stop letting strangers into our buildings. Do you want to be polite and still not let strangers in? Please speak to your building association about putting up a

sign up that says everyone must use their own key or be buzzed in. Strangers should get the point and you should move on, without feeling bad. Working Together Generally, robbers will order some food and then hang out in the stairwells. Thereafter, they will run out and rob the delivery person. But, a phone number from them will probably be on the caller ID of several of the restaurants that they've robbed. So, it would be good for our restaurants to store these telephone numbers, cooperate, and work with our law enforcement authorities to help reduce these types of crimes. Additionally, delivery persons should use the intercom system to connect with a specific apartment before going upstairs. Lastly, we need for everyone to please call Public Safety at 718-671-3050 when they notice suspicious behavior on their floor. Close Criminals will not take over our community. Plus, this community will not go down. We will stand strong and protect our community! Thank you. Questions or comments? Please send a message to: Daryl Johnson, Riverbay Board Director, c/o Riverbay Corporation, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475. Or, please send a message to me at darylhjohnson@ optonline.net. (Please double-check the spelling of this address.) 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 10, 2015

Youth Committee Report Our next meeting will be held on Tuesday, January 13, Rm. 26, 2049 Bartow Avenue at 7 p.m. We want exciting things to happen in 2015 and need your input. Also, a request has been made for our youth from the Little League Baseball Team to have permission to use the former Bingo Hall while the Riverbay Fund awaits the approval and funding to begin construction for a state-of-the art Youth Center.

Let us know…

We look forward to our young people getting ready for the upcoming baseball season and welcome their request. We also appreciate their coaches’ involvement with the Youth Committee. Best wishes to all for the New Year (2015) and may your days be bright and your hearts (and bodies) be lighter. —Evelyn M. Turner Chairman, Youth Committee

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Time flies!

Co-op City Times / January 10, 2015

Francine Reva Jones

Dear cooperators, cants for the Director of Internal Nearly everyone I’ve spoken Director’s Viewpoint Auditor. to over the past few days talked As shareholders, we should all about how fast 2014 went by. be conscious of being wasteful. In Secretary “Time flies!” they said. There are this New Year, we must try to a great deal of senior citizens in conserve electricity and water. our community. One acquainAlthough we are not billed separately for these items, tance celebrated his 100th birthit will cause an increase in our carrying charges for us day on December 31th. Another all if we abuse these utilities. Therefore, we should friend just entered a nursing facilturn off the lights and electronics when they are not in ity. And, another friend moved use. Also, make sure that the water does not remain down south to be with her daughrunning while we do other things or dripping when we ter. We should all think about are done with using it. being close to and being good to Speaking of waste, it is a real waste of money our family and friends because as for cooperators to pay $50 in late fees to the we grow older, we will need them for support. Riverbay Corporation. I have been in the Riverbay Fortunately, I have two daughters who frequently Administration office on the 11th day of the month remind me that I can move in with them if and when and have heard cooperators pleading with the bookthe time comes. keeping clerks to accept their regular payment, withPresently, however, I intend to make a bucket list of out being subject to the $50 late fee. I realize that in the things I’d like to do before I get too old to do them. some cases it might be impossible to pay by the 10th I’ve always like to travel and China is one of the counday of the month, but this should not be a regular thing tries I intend to visit. Also, since Cuba will probably for families who can afford to pay, but are merely be open to tourists soon, I’d like to visit there again. In careless or neglectful about their finances. If this is the addition, I will help my family members to achieve case in your family, then the adults in your household their goals. I intend to do more regarding social justice should sit down and organize your family finances. because, as the world saw in the Eric Garner case, our Figure out a way to make timely payments and avoid laws don’t apply equally to all Americans. I regret that the late fee. Families can do so much with $50 a I don’t have the qualifications to do more in governmonth, other than using it for this purpose. Make a resment in this regard. However, we should help our chilolution to pay NO MORE LATE FEES. This goes for dren reach the highest educational status as possible, credit card payments and other bills as well. so that perhaps they will be in positions to pass laws A Cooperator Speaks Out that make sense, not laws that make a corporation a I received a call from a cooperator about using the person. How rational is that? What is your bucket list? Truman High School for recreation because, accordDon’t put off until tomorrow what you can do today. ing to her, there are 13 gyms. I informed her that the As a Board Director, I have pledged to make Co-op leaders of the Community Relations Committee met City a better place. On January 5th, I joined with the with the Truman H.S. Principal and will be discussing Ad Hoc Management Search Committee in reviewing this further. Furthermore, she feels that we should get the applicants applying for the position of Riverbay a rebate for our garbage collection since Riverbay Management Agent. Shortly, we will review the applipays for this service. I informed her that this had been

discussed with government agencies and nothing was done. However, we will re-examine this issue. She also informed me of a crack in the sidewalk curb 8”10” wide near Dreiser Center at Debs Place. I went to the site, but did not see the hole. I will speak with her again. She further discussed the pigeon poop around the Dreiser Center that should be cleaned more frequently. And finally, she suggested that since the loops go around the block, in most cases, that it would be helpful if the loops had designations of “north,” “south,” “east” and “west.” I will discuss these matters with the Community Relations Committee to see how they can be resolved. Registered in Apartment Management Congratulations to all the Riverbay staff and Board Directors that took and passed the exam. Please wear your pins proudly. It was a challenging course. Kwanzaa Celebration Thanks again to all our friends and neighbors that attended the December 27th Kwanzaa Celebration sponsored by the Coalition of African-American Churches & Community Organizations of Co-op City, Inc. Special thanks are extended to my Board colleagues, Bernard Cylich and Linda Berk, for attending in spite of their very busy schedules. Appreciation is extended to Director Andrea Leslie for purchasing the lovely Kwanzaa decorations. Building Associations Participation at your Building Association meetings is important. The Building 20 lobbies and floors were decorated for the holidays. Thanks to Mrs. Rivera and Ms. Carmen Sanchez on the 16th and 17th floors of Building 20A for volunteering to decorate their floors every year. Thanks to all the cooperators who decorated so beautifully. Contact me If you have questions or comments, feel free contact me. I can be reached at: Francine Jones, Board of Directors, Riverbay Corporation, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475 or call 718-671-5957.

HCR policies for incoming and transferring shareholders

BY ROZAAN BOONE In 2012, the New York State Division of Housing and Community Renewal (DHCR) issued new guidelines for Riverbay’s implementation which affected outgoing and transferring shareholders. Since then, outgoing shareholders have been responsible for the payment of carrying charges for up to 90 days from the date they surrender their keys, or until the apartment is sold, whichever is earlier, as set forth in DHCR’s regulations at 9 NYCRR SS 17275.2(b)(7). Prior to the new directives from HCR in 2012, Riverbay’s policy was that outgoing shareholders would be responsible for the payment of their carrying charges until lease expiration or until the apartment was sold, whichever occurred first. The new guidelines also specify that whereas Riverbay’s prior policy as set forth by the Board of Directors required transferring shareholders to pay the equity for the new apartment that they are moving to at the rate at which they paid equity at the time of their original admission to the development, going forward from 2012, HCR requires all transferring shareholders to pay the current equity of $4,500 per room for the new apartment they are transferring to in order to ensure that all shareholders are treated equally.

According to correspondence sent to Riverbay’s management by DHCR’s Assistant Commissioner Richmond McCurnin, setting forth the new guidelines in 2012, “Procedurally, the current equity payment will need to be paid in full at the time they take possession of the new unit and the refunded equity, less restoration charges, can only be paid upon the restoration and resale of the vacated unit.” Consequently, DHCR disapproved of Riverbay’s policy prior to 2012 of requiring transferring shareholders to accept their new apartments “as is,” with the incoming shareholder paying for the restoration and refurbishment of the new apartment. As a result of this, DHCR directed Riverbay “to refurbish and restore all apartments to be transferred to existing cooperators or to be assigned to new cooperators moving into the development for the first time.” Based on this new DHCR directive, Riverbay has incurred the added cost of restoring the apartment for the transferring cooperator, although the payment of full equity at the current $4,500 per room rate has been helping to defray some of this expense. When apartments were provided to transferring shareholder in an “as is” condition, Riverbay incurred minimal costs to get the apartment ready for the transferring resident. The Riverbay Finance Department continues to point out that transferring

shareholders are eligible for the deferred equity program which was implemented by the Riverbay Board in 2011 whereby the transferring shareholder or applicant can put down 35% of required equity (at $4,500 per room) at closing and pay off the balance over a 7-year period with a small deferred premium added in. DHCR also mandated the housing company to set aside three out of every four available apartment for internal transfers, as set forth in the state regulations at 9NYCRR SS1627-1.3(a). Regarding apartment preference both for internal transfers and new admissions to the development, DHCR noted that applicants will be able to indicate certain preferences, e.g., for a specific size apartment, a particular area of the complex, or for a higher or lower floor, at the time of their application. However, any changes in preferences after their application is submitted, but prior to the time that an apartment is offered, will result in their application being placed at the bottom of the waiting list which reflects the new preference. The only exception to this rule is for applicants who request a change in the size of the apartment they desire based on a change in family composition. In these instances, the applicant maintains their place on the waiting list. “In order to ease the administration of the waiting lists, Riverbay will keep

the allowable preferences to a minimum, and requests to use preferences other than those set forth above must be submitted to DHCR for its approval within thirty days of the date of receipt of this letter,” the HCR directive read. DHCR also directed Riverbay in 2012 to cease charging shareholders the reserve fee of 50 cents per room per month for the first 31 months of residency. This Reserve Fee was established when Co-op City was first occupied to provide the housing company with a fund to be able to buy back units that could not be re-sold due to construction defects. Since 2012, Riverbay can also no longer impose a 50% surcharge on the carrying charges (or on use and occupancy) paid by a succession applicant from the date they submit their succession application until the succession application is finally approved or disapproved by DHCR. Instead, the DHCR directive states: “Riverbay will accept income affidavits from succession applicants instead of rejecting them, and then imposing the 50% surcharge for failure to file. In the event of any discrepancies or other issues, Riverbay will write a letter to the cooperator or applicant.” Shareholders should be aware that representatives of HCR routinely visit Co-op City to ensure that proper procedures are being followed.

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Team for Change

Co-op City Times / January 10, 2015

Happy New Year to all. Joy, peace and goodwill are real gifts you can feel all around you. As a member of the Team for Change, I must say we have been some of the hardest working Board members in my time. We are all heading committees; some of us more than one. Most of the times, there are meetings every night of the week to conduct business for the good of the Corporation. Also, we should be proud of a Team For Change leader, Andrea Leslie, whose leadership will allow the Corporation to hire an Audit Department Director for the first time in many years. We will have extra eyes watching cooperators’ funds for the first time in many years. This person will be independent of the selected management firm and will report to the Riverbay

Evelyn Turner

Director’s Viewpoint

Board of Directors. The Board will provide updates with cooperators. What an awesome accomplishment by a Team For Change Board Member/ Chairman. We respect our newly elected President and the changes he has made for the continued advancement of our city. Change is hard for some and it has been said that the only person who welcomes change is a baby in a wet diaper. It's possible that it's some Riverbay

Board members’ own attitude, not the Team For Change, that needs a tweak! However, sometimes bad raps and butting heads actually provide positive opportunities for dialogue between the doubtful. Food Delivery - In my opinion, we should not allow the delivery of food to be discontinued due to the recent robbery of a delivery man. My opinion has been shared with the President of the Corporation. We must not allow an entire community to be denied a vital service based on the negative forces in our midst. We must all keep a watchful eye out for those who appear up to no good. Cablevision - This Board President supports our saving on our bill since we plan to honor our long range contract with Cablevision. However, we must

NOT attach a bill to our carrying charge. That way, cooperators have a choice to pay their carrying charge and allow their cable to be shut off at will. Our President will be sharing more information about a new "bulk rate" agreement. Management Search - Please be informed that the Committee and Counsel doing all the tedious work are close to making recommendations to the Board. Change will come in 2015. Hopefully, all my fellow Board members can take a deep breath and adjust attitudes to ensure this cooperative moves forward. Thank you, Riverbay staff, for all that you do! Remain strong, stable and committed to this community. I may be reached at: Evelyn M. Turner; eturner@riverbayboard.com.

lottery or some type of sweepstakes and money is needed to claim the winnings or for taxes on the prize. If you have to pay for a prize you won, you didn’t win, the NYPD warns. The Green Dot MoneyPak scam is a phone scam where the victim is called by someone claiming to work at a utility company, for example, ConEd, or a cable company, or a government agency, such as the Department of Finance, and they are collecting money that is past due. The caller then informs the victim that they can avoid service interruption, arrest or deportation, if they immediately bring their account up to date by paying the past due amount using a Money Gram or Green Dot MoneyPak card that can be purchased at a local store. The caller instructs the victim to purchase a Money Gram or a Green Dot MoneyPak card in a specified amount and call a phone number that the caller gives to the victim once this has been done. The victim proceeds to purchase the Green Dot card at a local store and then calls the number they were given by the caller to satisfy the debt. The victim is then instructed to scratch off and read the MoneyPak card serial number to the per-

petrator. The perpetrator then drains the funds from the Green Dot MoneyPak card. The NYPD notes that while many schemes still involve victims being asked to wire money to the scammers, MoneyPaks have the added benefit of the scammer not having to show up at an office or bank to claim the funds loaded onto the card. The cards can only be purchased using cash and consumers never have to disclose their personal or financial information to a retail cashier or to make a payment. Anyone with the 14-digit number located on the back of the MoneyPak card can drain the funds. In the IRS scam, the victim is contacted and told that they owe back taxes, fees or fines to the IRS and that if they do not make immediate payment using a Money Gram or Green Dot MoneyPak card, they will be arrested or deported. The scam is perpetrated in the same manner as the utility scam with the results also being the same – the victim’s money is stolen. The NYPD is warning residents to be alert and not fall victim to these crimes. Crime Prevention Officers also point out that the scammers can purchase computer apps whereby their true telephone number

is disguised and can appear as a legitimate number, for example, the 45th Precinct, NYPD, 9-1-1, ConEd, etc. In addition to cautioning the public that the NYPD does not solicit money, and that utility companies and government agencies would not contact you demanding payment for outstanding bills using Money Grams or MoneyPak card, the NYPD is also warning residents not to call any of the phone numbers provided by the scammers since this is another layer to the scam. If you think a call is suspicious, call the number listed on your bill. The NYPD offers the following tips to avoid becoming a victim of this scam: • Be suspicious of any caller who demands immediate payment for any reason. • Remember that anyone who has the number on a Green Dot MoneyPak card has access to the funds on the card. • Never give out personal or financial information to anyone who emails or calls you unsolicited, and • Never wire money, provide debit or credit card numbers or Green Dot MoneyPak card numbers to someone you do not know.

Green Dot MoneyPak and Money Gram scams still prevalent

BY ROZAAN BOONE

The 45th Precinct’s Crime Prevention and Community Affairs Units continue to warn the general public, and especially seniors, to be vigilant and not become victims of scammers using Money Grams and Green Dot MoneyPak cards. According to the New York City Police Department (NYPD), while Money Grams and Green Dot MoneyPak cards are legitimate products, scammers are using them to steal money from their intended victims. The scammers utilize a variety of schemes with some of the most common being the utility company, government agencies and IRS scams in which the victim is told that they owe money and the call is to immediately collect what is owed or else service will be shut off, or worse. In addition, the scammers may claim that a loved one is being held against their will, or has been involved in an accident and payment is needed to gain their freedom. They may also say that a grandchild or relative has been locked up in another country and needs bail money. Victims are also told that they won the

BUILDING 16 ASSOCIATION IS HAVING A PARTY! A Tribute to Sam Cooke with Comedian Melvin George II and a nod to Ray Charles and the Drifters. WHERE: The Royal Manor at Ace in the Hole Located in Garfield, NJ WHEN: February 18, 2015 • TIME: 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Family Style Lunch Menu and Complimentary Drinks Boutique Shopping, Door Prizes and More! TICKETS: $85 per person; Due by January 21, 2015. Bus leaving from 600 Baychester Ave., Bronx at 9:30 a.m. Contact Team Leaders: Teri-Ann Garcia at 718-671-2606 and Ceal Thigpen at 347-202-8646.

Flu vaccine mandate for children 6-59 months in NYC

Beginning on December 31st, children aged 6 –59 months will be required by the New York City Department of Health to receive the flu shot. This new rule was designed to address the increased risk for flu facing children under 5 years of age in group settings, such as licensed child care centers or preschools. Last flu season (2013-14), the CDC reported 109 pediatric related deaths across the U.S. due to complications from the flu. To date, this flu season (201415), seven pediatric deaths have been reported nationwide. Please make sure your child is vaccinated for the flu if he/she is 6-59 months of age.

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Jubilee Day

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church members to “get back involved” in civil rights and equality for all. “Oftentimes, the church voice is so silent,” Pastor Davis said. “We are not making enough noise and I believe the church should be at the forefront of leadership of all actions and issues; for to be a Christian means all people are inherently equal in the eyes of God.” Pastor Davis said that he too was tired

of young men getting shot and that we don’t want to get numb to what is happening in and around the country. “We have to learn to love those who don’t look like us,” he said. “If we don’t, the world will shoot them down.” Additionally, the Jubilee Program featured talented teens (some from the same family), Kyra Corain and Kenneth Corain; Erick James Kosele and Cheria

Co-op City teens took part and performed as part of the NAACP’s Jubilee Day Celebration, including a recitation of the Emancipation Proclamation.

State Senator Ruth Hassell-Thompson addressed the gathering in Einstein Community Center and told the attendees to say vigilant in fighting for those unfairly incarcerated.

MetroCard Bus to visit Co-op City this month The MetroCard Bus will be visiting all three Co-op City locations next week, enabling customers to sign up for or refill their Reduced-Fare MetroCard, purchase or add money to an existing Metrocard, and purchase E-Z Pass On the Go tags. On Thursday, January 15, the MetroCard bus will be at the Bartow Mall on Co-op City Blvd. (in front of the Bingo Hall and the eyecare center), from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.; at Dreiser Loop (Park on Debs Place) from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and at Einstein Loop (Elgar Place) from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. 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. For more MetroCard information, please visit the MTA’s website at www.mta.info and click on Fares and Tolls.

Kosele and Ahmad Robinson to perform. Eric read aloud the Emancipation Proclamation; Kyra sang, Kenneth, Cheria and Ahmad, did recitations. Each one did an excellent job and showed their super talents. Charged and installed by Pastor Davis were the following officers for 2015-2016: Jerome L. Rice, President; Adeyemi LaCrown Toba, Vice President;

Brenda Brown, Secretary; Carol Haque, Assistant Secretary; Diane Rodriquez, Treasurer and Joyce Wilson, Member-atLarge. In closing, Pastor Davis said that Jubilee is a tradition that we should continue to perpetuate and always remember where we came from; Co-op City NAACP President Rice agreed with the statement.

Approximately 90 Co-op City residents took part in the annual Jubilee Day celebration held on Saturday January 3rd. Photos by Lauretta Jaysura

New procedures for disposal of electronics Co-op City Times / January 10, 2015

BY ROZAAN BOONE

Effective January 1, shareholders disposing of most large electronics must bring them down to the basement area designated for bulk garage as a new state law will make it illegal for these items to be discarded with regular trash. The New York City Department of Sanitation has informed all New York City residents, including building owners and managers, that starting on Thursday, January 1, 2015, as a result of the e-waste ban, Sanitation workers will no longer collect electronics left at curbside. Here in Co-op City, even though garbage is picked up from the residential buildings and the dumpster pads throughout the community by Riverbay workers and taken to the Peartree garbage facility and then from there, Sanitation picks up and carts away the community’s garbage, the new law makes it illegal for most electronics to be discarded along with regular trash, so it will have to be separated out. The Environmental Protection Agency has pointed out that electronics are the fastest growing category of solid

waste in the United States and they contain both valuable and harmful material in which case it is very important that they are recycled responsibly. “This new law will help keep electronics, and their potentially harmful components, out of our waste stream,” said Kathryn Garcia, NYC’s Sanitation Commissioner. “By recycling electronics, New Yorkers can help decrease disposal costs and protect the environment.” Riverbay’s interim co-General Manager Noel Ellison said, “Since Riverbay is always ready to do our part to protect the environment for future generations, anything we can do regarding recycling and, in this case, electronic disposal, we hope will help keep the cost of technology down for the world in the future.” As it stands, Co-op City residents have been placing their unwanted electronics either in the designated areas in the basements of their buildings or at the dumpster pads for Riverbay workers to pick them up. However, starting on January 1, large electronics being disposed of must be brought to the basement of the residential buildings and placed in the designated bulk garbage areas, not to the dumpster pads.

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Residents in the townhouses, however, will continue to place their ewaste (electronic waste) at their respective dumpster pads for pick up by Riverbay. Once the electronics have been picked up by Riverbay, they will be taken to the Peartree garbage facility where they will be sorted and placed in bins for the city’s Sanitation Department to pick up, Kevin Keenan, Riverbay’s Safety Director, said. According to the city’s Department of Sanitation website, electronics covered under the e-waste ban are: • Computers, including items such as tablets and e-readers. • Televisions, as well as cathode ray tubes. • Small Scale Servers. • Computer peripheral, which include monitors, electronic keyboards, electronic mice or similar pointing devices, facsimile machines; document scanners and printers. • TV peripherals, such as VCR’s, Digital Video Recorders, DVD players, Digital Converter boxes, Cable or Satellite Receivers and electronic or video game consoles • Portable devices, including

Portable Digital Music Players, tablets and e-readers (considered computers). Appliances, for example, microwaves and toasters; light bulbs, cell phones, loose/rechargeable batteries, gps devices, and loose cables are not specifically covered under any local or state regulations, according to the Department of sanitation website and residents may continue to dispose of these items with regular trash. Riverbay’s Ombudsman, Joe Boiko, has reached out to County Recycling LLC, the contractor that provides the recycling program with bins located at the community’s parking garages, to determine if the items included in the ewaste ban can be included in County’s recycling pick-up which, in turn, provides an income stream for the Riverbay Fund to sponsor community events, but as of press time, no determination had been made. The community will be advised at a later date if that is a possibility that the housing company can take advantage of. “If we are able to gain income from the recycling work that we do, so much the better for our bottom line,” said Ellison. “Nevertheless, we still look to do our part for the benefit of the world

Co-op City Times / January 10, 2015

Building 32 Association

Meeting Our first General Membership meeting for 2015 is scheduled for Tuesday, January 13 at 7:30 p.m. in our Association Room, which is located in 32B, first floor rear. There will be a special guest, Ms. Sonja Maxwell, President of Cooperators United, a well-respected, long time group in Co-op City that works for us all. Come and find out about this organization, their accomplishments, as well as their goals. Don't depend on a neighbor to inform you of developments in our community. In addition, for your convenience, you can pay your dues of $5 per family for the year 2015. As we are just starting to collect dues, do not let not having paid your dues deter you from attending this or any other meeting. It would be awesome to see some new cooperators at this meeting; bring in the New Year with the expenditure of 60 minutes to learn about your Building Association; it is worth the time. Association Dues Annual dues collection of FIVE DOLLARS per

family for the ENTIRE year (2015) commences the first week of January. Look for postings indicating when dues will be collected and/or Executive Board members sitting in the lobby. Your dues is less than 10 cents per week, and as previously stated, serves numerous purposes. Please help your building association stay alive. Trips West Side Story at the Westchester Dinner Theatre on May 21, matinee performance. Included in the price of $80 are the show, round trip transportation, a luncheon with a choice of entree, taxes, and gratuities. We have excellent center seats. Call Ms. Bailey at (718) 379-7754 or Ms. Rankin at (718) 379-0910 for further info. as it is not too early to plan. We will again plan a casino trip for 2015. If you have any suggestions, please notify any member of the Executive Board. Laundry Room Let's start the New Year off with consideration for

our fellow cooperators. Retrieve your clothes in a timely manner if you don't want to wait in the laundry room until your clothes are washed or dried. If you do not come down in a timely manner, don't curse and carry on about someone touching your clothes; if you took them out when you should, no one else would. Accept your character defects and do something practical about them. Pick up dryer sheets that have fallen on the floor for a two-fold purpose; the laundry room looks terrible with papers all over the floor and more importantly, someone can slip and fall. The laundry carts are not toys, so keep your children out of them and don't take them upstairs. Not your carts – our carts, and if you like them so much, find out where they can be purchased. Lastly, happy retirement to Ms. Juanita Net, former Manager of Section Five Cooperator Services prior to being head honcho of the entire Cooperator Services Department in Co-op City. Have a great one – you deserve it! —Lorna Smith

Happy New Year The Building 21 Association would like to extend a heartfelt happy New Year to everyone. The Holiday season is finally behind us, but there is so much more to celebrate. In the coming weeks, Co-op City will be an exciting place to be with all of the activities scheduled. Keep your eyes open for all the organizational activities throughout your community, especially in the months of February and March. Building 21 will be participating with the African American Association either March or April for a tour of the White House. Announcements will be made at

the celebratory holiday meeting. By now, most of the holiday decorations will be down. We thank all who helped and look forward to your participation in the many things to come. Let’s be mindful of all the safety precautions being posted in the paper and throughout our building. It is important that you read them and spread the word to your neighbors who don’t take the opportunity to read them. We must look out for one another for it is vital to our community’s survival. Our “Think Tank” on Friday nights are about to get intense. You might not want to miss it from here on end.

It is Friday nights, 8:30 p.m. One of our highlights is our ongoing fundraiser designed not just to empower the building association, but to empower each individual who participates. I tell you it’s incredible!! You will be shocked at the companies we partnered with. Go to our website to learn more: www.21association.com. Oh yeah…Oh yeahhh!!! We are neighbors and we are family; we will all win by working, sharing and living together. For further correspondence: 21association@gmail.com, or call us at 347-504-1821. —Kevin Lambright

Wishing all of you a happy and healthy New Year. Our next Cooperators United Meeting is Tuesday, January 27, 7:00 p.m., Bartow Center, Room 31. At our meeting, we will be discussing traffic issues, what you have encountered, suggestions for improvements, etc. We have heard from some of you, and we thank you for your responses. We need to hear from each and every section, building and townhouse. This traffic mess will continue if we do not insist on changes, reasonable changes, which can and should be made. Although we have been on holiday, let’s come back refocused and renewed in our efforts to bring much needed traffic changes to

our community. We are asking all of you to contact us, Sonja at 718-379-7841, Eleanor 718-379-7754 or email us at MLSAH@aol.com with your suggestions and come to our next meeting on Tuesday, January 27th. As you may have read from the flyers in our buildings, food deliveries will not be made to our apartments. We will have to go to the lobby to pick up our deliveries. Deliveries to our apartments are being stopped due to a rash of robberies throughout our development. We applaud the Riverbay Board of Directors and the Co-op City Police Department (CCPD) for taking action. However, we are con-

cerned about our handicapped neighbors who do order food and cannot get to the lobby. Is this nondelivery of food orders temporary or permanent? The notice of non-delivery of food orders comes on the heels of the UPS only making one delivery attempt to our apartments and our traffic issues. We have a lot to absorb here in Co-op City and some of us feel as if our way-of-life is slowly being eroded. Join us at our next meeting on Tuesday, January 27th, to discuss ways to solve issues that affect us all. Working together we can make a difference. We can be reached at 718-379-7841 or MLSAH@aol.com. —Sonja Maxwell

Greetings to all, Well, the end of the year has arrived; and Old Father Time has welcomed in Baby New Year. In a book written by King Solomon, Ecclesiastes 3 v.1, 3 and I quote, “there’s a season and a time for every purpose under heaven, a time to be born, a time to die, a time to plant, a time to pluck up, a time to kill; and a time to heal.” Even though this statement was written over thousands of years ago; this statement still holds true today in 2015. As the Co-op City community looks back at 2014, they were truly in these seasons. A new regime was being born; Cleve Taylor and his team were elected to

serve on the Board and represent the cooperators throughout community. Even though Co-op City had seen difficult times in the past, somehow time had healed their wounds and the community thrived. Looking back on 2014, Co-op City appears to be repeating history but, in 2015, during this time of healing, there will be new ideas and creative plans that will begin taking shape. As I close, the Building 20 Association would like to express to the Co-op City community a healthy and wealthy New Year. On a personal note, we would like to express our condolences to the families that have lost

loved ones in 2014: to Mrs. Carman Hernandez, Felicia Velez’s family lost a wonderful husband and father, he will be missed; Yvette Jotay who lost her mother, Dora; the Webster family; Nita, a solider in the Lord; her husband will truly miss her; Esther Parrish Smith; to the Johnson family, Carrie Mobley lost her brother, and KJ, his aunt, and Mr. Gerald Sinclair. Our prayers go out to the sick and the shut-in’s like Sandy Mitchell’s father; Denise’s mother, Sonia Velez. If I have forgotten anyone, please know 20, ABC are in my prayers. Until next time, “Love thy neighbor;” it’s important. —Edwinna Herrera

Hel-lo! We of the Executive Board would like to extend a welcome into the new year to all our fellow cooperators. May your new year of 2015 be filled with good health, blessings, a multitude of pleasantries and yes, of course, financial gains, too. As we venture into the new year of association activities, we look forward to providing various purposeful, exciting and fun-filled interests for all. We're also looking forward to inviting informative

guest speakers to further keep us aware and interested with events for our homes, as well as within and around our community. Upon reading this article, the Executive Board will have met and scheduled the following for January: 1st building association meeting—We'll begin to collect 2015 association dues. Still $5 per family (“all prior to 2015 association membership expired”). Also, the now becoming ever-so-popular, “Ladies Nite” meeting, plus building dues collection nights. Flyers will be posted in

all the usual locations indicating events & times. Special acknowledgement to all Building 10 cooperators that contributed to the “Building work staff team holiday gift fund.” There were eight recipients that equally shared in the collection results. A heart-warming thanks and appreciation was expressed by all via cards & verbally. Thanks again, contributing cooperators, for making their holiday cheer “especially, most delightful.” All the best & may God bless. —Tiny Wood

Building 21 Association

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Co-op City Times / January 10, 2015

Broun Place Townhouse Association

On behalf of Broun Place Townhouse Association, it seems that with the beginning of every New Year, great people, honorable, respected people make their transition. And so we pay our condolences to the Cuomo family as Governor Mario Cuomo is laid to rest. We also want to pay our respects to the family of Senator Edward Brook as he too has crossed over. American history was enhanced by both of these men and that is just a small tip of the greatness both men bestowed while here. May they rest in peace and their families know no more sorrow. R e m i n d e r, o u r N ew Ye a r ’s Celebration is January 22nd, Room 31, Bartow Community Center, from 7 p.m. This meeting will bring in the New Year in party fashion with refreshments, guests and music. All are welcome, but

we especially invite and welcome our members signed up during our holiday drive. Our Executive Officers are: President: Mrs. Eva Kindaichi-Lazaar; Vice President: Mrs. Vivian Burrus; Treasurer: Ms. Lillian Richardson; Secretary: Ms. Grace Emanuel. Ms. Lana Spaulding and Mr. Jesse Seise are our support team. Our secretary has forwarded a press release regarding the Bill Gates Millennium Scholars Program, which promotes academic excellence and provides an opportunity for outstanding minority students with financial need to reach their highest potential. For more details and/or to apply, visit: www.scholarshipsonline.org/2012/08/the-gates-millennium-scholars-program.html. Neighbors, have you noticed the fairly new signage up at our dumpster sites?

Recently, three new signs have been attached to the fence around the dumpster location. Please pay attention to the designation: White is for mixed paper, cardboard and the like; Blue is for bottles, cans, metal, foil and the like; Green is for all other garbage. We also have an update on discarding electronic equipment and throwing away Christmas trees, leave both at the dumpster pads. Please bundle the trees and put at the back corner. They will be picked up and recycled. Please dispose of litter and garbage correctly. Alert, you may receive mail from “American Water Resources.” It says, “Dear Homeowner, Service Line Repair, protects you from multiple water problem, leaks and clogs,” etc. We do not have private water lines! Regarding phone solicitations, Soli-

citor: I’m a NYC policeman for the “NYC Retired Policemen’s Organization.” Avoid scammers and register with “Do Not Call!” Neighbors, call Public Safety, 718379-3050, and help enforce our quality of life regulations. “If You See Something, Say, Something” is a true motto. Please urge our Community Planning Board and dial 3-1-1 to request the areas just outside Co-op City be cleaned. Neighbors, prepare your terraces and patios for the inclement weather. Close tables and grills, tie them down, and make sure your terrace drain is clear. The association sends belated birthday greetings to Ann Ventrella and Eva Lazaar. Again, happy New Year greetings to all and special prayers for those recovering from surgery, and illness and hope for the best recovery possible. —Eva Lazaar

Happy New Year, neighbors… Let’s get seasonal – belated happy holidays to all Building 24 cooperators. As usual, our lobby was decorated by Lefty and Nadja. Also, I’m sure other floors were pleasurably decorated. We hope your plans for the New Year come true. NOTE: We have some information for you to take seriously. It seems that our building has become a place for criminal happenings. There have been a few hold-ups of food delivery people. A few years ago, we had that problem, but it disappeared – only to come back again. Special attention is being given to this situation. Unfortunately, you will

have to come down to the lobby to get your orders. You live here and want your life to be safe. We are asking that if any criminal events happen, you will report it to Security. Read all notices and our in-house publications to help you with this problem. To those January birthday members, we hope your year starts off as you plan. To those members who are having surgery or had surgery, continue to get well. Our Building Association Meeting is scheduled for TUESDAY, JANUARY 13th, at 7:30 p.m. in the Association Room. —Celestine Withey

Greetings to all our neighbors and friends. We hope that you had a joyous and peaceful holiday season. It is now time to begin a new year. Our first meeting of 2015 will be on Tuesday, January 13th at 7:30 p.m. It will be held in our usual meeting room on the street level. Our guest speaker will be Dwayne Quinn of Essen-Med House Calls. He will advise us re: in-home medical serv-

ices. This will include nursing, physical therapy and diagnostic testing. Come out and hear what his company has to offer. We need your help in forming our plans for 2015. Let us know what your interests are. Come and meet our new President, Adelina Martinez. Let us hope 2015 brings all of us good health and peace. —Carlyn Jone

A happy and healthy New Year to all. Our next monthly meeting is Monday, January 26, 7:30 p.m., Activity Room. At our meeting, we will discuss building issues, security and any other issues you may want to add to the agenda. More importantly, we will discuss our 2015 Calendar. Please note: We will hold an Executive Board Only Meeting on Monday, January 19th, 1:00 p.m., Activity Room (Sonia, Donald, Stella, George, Plummer and Ron). As you may have read, there are no food deliveries being made to our apartments. We must go to the lobby to pick up our food orders. Also, UPS continues to only make one delivery attempt to our

apartments. At our monthly general membership meeting, please let us know what, if any, difficultly you are having regarding the above and bring your building, security and traffic issues to our meeting on Monday, January 26th. Our thoughts and prayers go out to everyone who has suffered a loss and to our sick and shut-in. If you see anyone defacing our property or not picking up after their dog, call Riverbay Security at 718-671-3050 and for Maintenance issues, call 718320-3300. Don’t forget, if you see something, say something. We can be reached at 718-379-7841, MLSAH@aol.com. —Sonja Maxwell

We’re back in business; the first crochet class was held this Wednesday, and the 9th was the first Pokeno game. Don’t forget the first general membership meeting of the new year will be held on Wednesday the 14th, with the door opening at 7 p.m. and the meeting starting promptly at 7:30 p.m. A light snack will be served.

The first movie night will be Friday, January 23rd with the door opening at 7 and the movie starting 7:30. During the movie, light snacks will be served. For those who are celebrating birthday, anniversaries, and new additions, congratulations. Those under the weather, get well soon. —Linda Werner

Building 24 Association

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Co-op City Times / January 10, 2015

Building 13 Association, Inc.

Our next building association meeting will be held Thursday, February 12. Our activities are still planned and waiting for you, so come and have fun. Women Keeping It Real – Join us! Saturday, January 17, from 6:30-8:30 p.m., in the association room of Building 13 (100 Casals Place). It's an INSPIRING, INSIGHTFUL, INFORMATIVE and often HILARIOUS social gathering of women of all ages discussing various issues. Remember! You must be 18 and

over to participate. YOU and your friends are welcome. DON'T MISS IT! Game Night Returns - Our next Game Night with Miguel and Nancy is scheduled for Saturday, January 24, from 7-10 p.m. Come down or over and play cards, Dominoes, Bingo, Heads Up or Left, Right and Center. We eat, chat and listen to good music. All are welcome to come and join the fun and by all means bring a friend. Check the bulletin board in the

lobby for the upcoming “no bullying” workshop for the youth and the preparedness workshop. A few housekeeping reminders: If you want to report a problem or situation that should be corrected, please contact the CSO office via the management office number, 718-320-3300. Do not leave garbage on the floor in the compactor room and if you drop something in the elevator, pick it up. Our porters do a good job; let’s help keep our building clean.

Checks for Building 13 events should be made payable to Building 13 Assoc. Inc. and mailed to: Bldg. 13 Assoc. Inc., 100 Casals Place #32K, Bronx, NY 10475. All activities are on a first come basis. For information, contact Gail Sharbaan at 718-671-3801 or Leslie Peterson at 718-320-1370, our website: http://www.bldg13 assoc.com or e-mail us at building 13assoc@yahoo.com. Thanks for making our team work. —Leslie Peterson

Happy, healthy and blessed New Year to all the Building 22 families, our friends and neighbors, as well as the Co-op City community. May the year 2015 bring peace and understanding among the people of the world, New York and our community of Co-op City.

To those who are ill or confined to their home, we continue to pray for your complete and speedy recovery. We thank the families of the building for supporting the building association and for their gracious donations to the Holiday Appreciation Collection for the

building maintenance staff and the lobby attendants. They were all very grateful for the acknowledgement. Our first meeting of 2015 will be Monday, January 26th in the Association Room at 7-8 p.m. We look forward to your participation in the

planning of events for the enjoyment of all the building residents. We extend our deepest condolences to the family of Clara Coston. Mrs. Coston is a long time resident of Co-op City and the President of her building association. —Joan June

Out with the old, in with the new. I hope everyone enjoyed the holidays. As a building, I can see we have made some progress by coming together and enjoying one another; I would like to keep this going. So with the New Year, we are planning a few new things, like a Bingo night, and a Pokeno night. The Movie Day will also start up again. We will keep you posted. The Book Club is still looking for some members to join us on Thursday

afternoons. We decided to have a flea market and cake sale for the building in late February. So instead of throwing out the things you will not be using anymore, and they are in good condition, save them for the flea market. If you want to get them out of the house sooner, call me, 718-320-1861, to pick them up, or bring them down to the association room. This is your building. If there is anything you would like us to try, do not hesitate to call and give your suggestion to me.

The collected money for the porters and lobby attendant will be posted in the glass bulletin board in the lobby. Thank you again for your generosity. I am also President of the Harriet Tubman Democratic Club. We had been in need of new members. If you have any interest in a democratic club, please feel free to call me. We meet once a month in the Einstein Community Center, Room #35 every 2nd Tuesday at 7 p.m. Because of other engagements from

some of the members, we are trying for the 3rd Tuesday of the month. As with everything in life, people age and as we age, health becomes a problem. That is what is happening to most of our members, so please, young people, get involved with the club, and together, we can make a difference. The building association sends get well wishes to all of the sick and the shut-ins. Peace! —Patricia Bonaparte

New Year’s greetings for a blessed, healthy, and prosperous 2015, to all of our Co-op City families, neighbors, friends, merchants, and especially our new residents. Sincere wishes to all who are celebrating birthdays, weddings, anniversaries, new births, and/or other celebrated events during the month of January. Condolences to those families who have experienced the loss of a loved one. May God bless you during your difficult time of bereavement. And may your dearly departed loved one rest

peacefully. All are invited to our monthly building association meeting, scheduled for Tuesday, January 13, at 7:30 p.m., in the rear lobby of 2420 Hunter Avenue. Our guest speaker will be Ms. Lois English, Manager, Section 5 CSO office. Please come out and be informed. Bring your questions, comments, complaints, and suggestions to the meeting. There will be refreshments served and with a 50/50 drawing. Be active. Be part of the solution. —YuVonne Lewis

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By cleaning your convectors, you can prevent leaks that can damage your floor or your furniture. To see a demonstration of how to clean your convectors, go to http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YvXqhEzO2WA or go to YouTube and type in “Convector Cleaning Video.” A version of this video in Spanish will be available in September. —Riverbay Management

Co-op City Times / January 10, 2015

African-American Association

The association sends its best wishes to you and your family for a happy, healthy and productive New Year. Our general membership meeting will be held today, Saturday, January 10th, 4:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 15. The agenda will include plans to help the West African victims of the Ebola virus, Black History Month Film Festival, plans for the Entrepreneurial Showcase, comments on the Kwanzaa Celebration, review of our continuing programs, recognition of December and January birthdays, and end with music and refreshments. All members are encouraged to attend. New cooperators are welcome. If you are unable to attend this meeting, please read our weekly column for updated information. 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 at CoopcityAfrianamericanassoc. The reviews of the movie Selma are reported to be a true depiction of the 1965 experience of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s campaign to secure equal voting rights by means of a grand march from Selma to Montgomery, Alabama. Association members are anxious to see it. The Association sponsors the following ongoing programs and encourages your participation. Belly Dance Classes – Wednesdays, 7 p.m., Dreiser Center, Rm. #2. A fun and healthy way to stay in shape! Call Xonia at 646-301-9438. Evening Line Dance Classes – Thursdays, 7-9 p.m., Dreiser Center, Rm. #2. Dance to Soul, Latin, and Gospel music. Call Cynthia at 917-9037073.

Adult Study Group – Meets once a month on Sundays, 1:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 15. Call 718-379-5555. Salsa & Zumbali Dancercise – Most Saturdays at 10:00 a.m., Dreiser Center, Room #2. Dance and exercise to Latin and R&B sounds. Call Keith at 917-5616211 or Iris, 917-838-7723. Creative Movement – Saturday dance classes for children, ages 3-7 at 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m., Dreiser Center, Room #1. Contact Ms. Barnes at 646-281-4570. African Dance classes will be coming soon. Yoga & Pilates Mat Classes – Tuesdays, 7 p.m., Dreiser Center, Rm. #2. Resumes on March 3rd. Call Meena at 718-671-8364. White House Tour - The Association is planning a one-day bus trip to Washington, D.C. for a White House tour. The tentative date: 5/2/15. If interested, call 718-379-5555.

Ebola Symposium - Next Steps: The Association has decided to move forward with community support and has contacted NGOs communicating with Liberia, Sierra Leone and/or Guinea, the three West African countries affected by the Ebola virus, to deliver food and supplies. To assist, call 718-379-5555. SAVE THE DATE - Plan to attend the Black History Month Film Festival on Saturday, February 7th beginning at 12:00 p.m. The Association officers: President: Francine Reva Jones; Vice-President: Deborah Nelson; Secretary: Ebony Rae Lambright; Treasurer: Sandra Mitchell; Assistant Treasurer: Kevin Lambright. Office Hours – The Association office hours are Monday and Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. Should you need information about our programs and events or wish to join the association, please stop in. —Francine Jones

Our General Membership meeting will be held tomorrow, Sunday, January 11 at 3:00 p.m., Dreiser Community Center, Room 11. Come out and join us! Share your 2015 ideals. Our Legacy…Our Leadership…Our Future. Save the Date: Saturday, February 28; NCNW, Inc. Co-op City Section, co-sponsored with the Riverbay Fund presents our 14th Annual Black History Month Youth

Celebration at Dreiser Auditorium B, from 1-4 p.m. Youth interested in showcasing their talent in song, dance, poetry, spoken word, storytelling, theatrical performances, instrument playing, etc. Please call (917) 399-2643. Save the Date: Saturday, May 16th, our Annual Bethune Height Recognition Luncheon will be held at the Coral House on the Lake, 70 Milburn Avenue, Baldwin,

New York from 12–4 p.m. The donation for the luncheon is $100. It saddens me to inform you that our Section’s Vice President Deborah Oguamah’s grandmother, Marie Womack, recently passed away. Many of us had the pleasure of meeting Mattie Womack as she attended a few of our general membership meeting along with Deborah. Please keep Deborah Oguamah and her family in your

prayers. “Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away” –Maya Angelou “The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams” Eleanor Roosevelt Happy birthday to our January members. —Maxine Sullivan

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, Room 36. Executive Committee Meeting Wednesday, January 14th at 1:00 p.m. NYSC First Quarterly Meeting Saturday, January 10, from 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Special thanks to Sr. Pastor Anthony Davis, co-Pastor Andree Davis, Mistress of Ceremony, and Harvest Restoration Ministries, Inc. for hosting our Jubilee Day Celebration on January 3. This is an annual community event which commemorates the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation by President

Abraham Lincoln on January 1, 1863. Approximately 80 people gathered to celebrate this educational, cultural, intergenerational, family oriented community celebration of African Heritage in American History. Thank you to Me Calls Funeral Services; Stop and Shop; Riverbay and 31-1 NYC Health literature. The NAACP of Co-op City is grateful for your support and encouragement. Community service letters will be issued to all participating youth. Voter Registration forms available in English & Spanish. VOTER REGISTRATION IS AN ONGOING ACTIVITY. Our goal is to register ALL ELIGIBLE VOTERS, 18-45 years. —Brenda Brown

2015 will be an exciting year for new programs. In March, we will hold our annual UN Women’s forum to address the United Nations International Decade for People of African Descent. In May, the Griots’ Gate program returns with an afternoon of traditional African music artists gracing the stage of the Dreiser auditorium in a follow up to the Ebola awareness forum held in November, 2014. Finally, in November, look out for our exhibition on currency and the Black experience at the Drammeh Center. Grant Writing Workshop (Adults) is scheduled for Saturday, January 17 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Drammeh Center, 140 DeKruif Place (ground floor). This 3-hour seasonal workshop will cover practical strategies for better writing and

explore the principles of phrasing compelling stories. Receive instruction on how to avoid the pitfalls that can lead to rejection of your proposal or grant, and learn the secrets of grant reviewers’ expectations. Seating will be limited. $50 for members, $60 nonmembers. Contact us at: drammehcenter@ gmail.com or P.O. Box 558, Bronx, NY 10475. Please consider becoming a member to support multimedia programs in Co-op City, or you may also write to us and send your tax-deductible contribution by check/money order payable to: The Drammeh Institute, Inc. Send to: The Drammeh Institute, P.O. Box 558, Co-op City Station, Bronx, NY 10475; Email: Drammehcenter@gmail.com. —Elise Edwards

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Black Forum

Next Defensive driving course The next Black Forum defensive driving course will be next Saturday, February 14, in Rm. 1, Dreiser Community Center, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Lower your liability insurance cost by 10% and remove up to 4 points from your driver’s license. Please make your check in the amount of $35, payable to “the Black Forum of Co-op City,” and mail to P.O. Box 563, Bronx, N.Y. 10475 at least 1½ weeks before the class, or you can walk in on the day of the class but you must have $35 in cash to pay for the course. With much gratitude The Black Forum would like to express its heartfelt appreciation to Mary and Edward Harvey for their generous donations to our Food

Pantry. We are extremely grateful for all you do to help others. Black Forum Aerobics and Zumba Aerobics classes will be held on Mondays and Wednesdays; Zumba on Thursday. Classes will be held in the Dreiser Aud., 7:30 p.m. To register, please call (718) 320-8035. Nominal fee for each class. Black Forum’s Lyons Mane Track Club Register now for the fall. Youth ages 8-18. Practice sessions are held on Mondays & Wednesdays, Dreiser Auditorium. Please call (718) 3208035. Food distribution sites added 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. – 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. – 12:45 p.m. on Thursdays to pick up food. For information, please call (718) 320-8035. Volunteers needed We need volunteers for the Food Program, Tuesdays and Thursdays. If you have 2 hours, per day to spare, between 11-12:45 p.m., please call us, (718) 320-8035. Emergency Food Program We are open on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m., Room 20 in the 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: coopcityblackforum@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

The next meeting of the Coalition will be February 3, at 12 p.m. in the Dreiser Community Center, Room #15. The Coalition would like to thank all who are associated with the organization for a wonderful year in 2014. We came thru with all of our projects with flying colors.

We would like for all the churches and community organizations in Co-op City to join us. Under our umbrella, we can become a powerful force in the community. The Coalition is a non-profit organization whose mission is to enhance the quality of life in this community by focusing on education, community

involvement, spirituality, and youth. In order to accomplish our goals, the member churches and organizations provide ongoing programs, and together, we sponsor Friends and Family Day and an annual Kwanzaa Celebration event, all free to the community. Please support our efforts by sending a tax deductible contribution made

payable to: The Coalition of AfricanAmerican Churches & Community Organizations, P.O. Box 619, Bronx, NY 10475. Remember our Motto: Coming together is a beginning, staying together is progress, working together is success. Peace! —Patricia Bonaparte

“In this New Year, we will continue with smiles on our faces and hope in our hearts for the best.” TRAVEL EVENTS ▪ Jan. 14 & 15, (2 days/1 night). FOXWOODS CASINO & MOHEGAN CASINO, CT. Final payment due now. Contacts: Serita G, 347-564-5722/ Barbara W, 718-320-0500. ▪ BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND on Thursday, March 19 – We are going back to the SANDS CASINO RESORT BETHLEHEM. Great shopping at the Sands’ Outlets – Where Fashion Meets Fabulous. Price: $35. Rebate – TBD. $20 deposit required to hold seat. Contacts: Serita G, 347-564-5722/ Barbara W, 718-320-0500.

▪ Come join us on May 19-21, (3 days/2 nights). MARTHA’S VINEYARD/CAPE COD. Price: Double $429 & Single $489. $50 deposit required to hold seat. Final payment due by April 12. Package includes – WELCOME Reception, 2 dinners & 2 breakfasts, several tours, including Hyannis Port/JFK, African American tour, and shopping at Clinton Crossing outlets. Contacts: Serita G, 347-5645722/Barbara W, 718-320-0500. THEATRE COMMITTEE: (*prices include transportation/ Dreiser Loop): • Sat., Jan. 24, 8:00 p.m. show. Price: $58. Doo Wop returns to Lehman Center. Another night of oldies and fun

featuring The Duprees, The Platters, The Belmonts, Barbara Harris & The Toys, Larry Chance & The Earls, and Ragdoll. A Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons Revue. Doo Wop’s leading singers and musical groups will offer a finger-snappin’, foot-tappin’, singalong evening of classic hits. A deposit of $30 required to hold seat and full payment due by Monday, Jan. 12th. Contact: Eleanor B, at 718-324-7847. Several other good shows are being considered. Come to the Dreiser clubroom to check out the Show/Trip Wall and sign up for your performance of choice with a $20 deposit to hold seat. GOOD AND WELFARE Our deep condolences to Wini Saltus

who recently lost her beloved son, Kermit, Jr. To members and friends, as you rest and heal, know that you too are thought of warmly. Contact: Elinor Gordon, Chair, at 718-379-8755, regarding illnesses and bereavements. RECAP: We require your name, telephone number and a DEPOSIT to reserve your seat when signing up for shows/trips (only money orders/checks payable to - RETIREES of Dreiser Loop). Committee members will be available in Dreiser clubroom 19 (718-379-0377) on Mondays and/or Thursdays approximately from 3:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. —Claudette Davis

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Co-op City Times / January 10, 2015

Co-op City Sports

Velocity Track Club New York 2015 is starting off to be a blessing to us. Week 2 at the Colgate Women’s Game was just as good or better as Week 1 ending 2014. In Week 1, Velocity Track Club had 3 girls earn medals and in week 2, we have 4 girls earn medals. As the competition got harder, we were able to have Nariah Mathis medal in the middle school 55 meter dash; Dominick Jackson medaled in the high school 200 meter dash; Pearl Webster in the high school shot put and River Sampson in the elementary 55 meter dash. Plus, our elementary girls may not have medaled or earned points, but they improved so much in the last 3½ months, it puts a smile on their parents’ face and mine. Aysya Allen, Allyson Wright, Lauren Murrell and Desiree King all performed well and are showing good improvement from the work they are doing. You will be reading a lot about all of these young ladies. While the girls were participating in the Colgate Women’s Games, the boys

Velocity atheletes at the Colgate Women’s game.

were at the lovely YMCA Brooklyn Armory. The competition was fierce with a limited amount of sprint events.

Greetings to all of our Post members that are homebound and recovering from various medical operations. We wish you a speedy recovery. Happy birthday to all of our members that will be celebrating their birthday in January. Our Post is always looking for new members to join so if you are a veteran from any branch of the military, stop by and join our Post. Bring your DD214 with you. Post 1871 is located in Section #5 in the community center in 135 Einstein Loop, Room 41. Our office telephone number is (718) 320-8165. And our e-mail address is post1871@optimum.net. On January 17, there will be a General Meeting for all Post members. Please make this meeting, so you can find out what our goal will be for the New Year and make plans for the year too. If, for any reason, you can’t make this meeting, give the Post a call so that you can stay informed with the Legion business. The 13-year war is over in Afghanistan. The transition of U.S. combat troops was turned over to the country’s own security forces. Beginning in January 1, the new mission will be to provide training and support for Afghanistan's military, with the U.S. with a force of about 11,000 members of the residual force. A New Year’s resolution for all of our Post members is to recruit one person to join our Post. By doing this, it will increase our Post membership thus making our Post more visible to other Post in strength in members. So if you see a veteran on the

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street, ask him if he would like to join the American Legion in Co-op City. Give him the address, tell him how much the dues are and ask him to bring his DD214 to the Post. How many of you know when a 21 gun salute is used? A: A 21 gun salute is fired in honor of a National Flag, the Head of State of a foreign nation, a member of a Royal family, and the President, exPresident, and/or President elect of the United States. It is also fired at noon on the day of the funeral of Presidents, ex-President, or President elect of the United States. For all of our Post members who are Capricorns,

New York’s top boy athletes participated and a lot of girls too. Medals were given to the top 5 athletes in the event/division and gender. In the 9 & 10 boys division, Dontae Lindo won a silver medal in the 200 meters race and won the gold medal in the 1500 meter race. Julian Caldwell showed interest in long jump and took the silver medal and his teammate, Christopher Ruiz, who is multitalented, won a bronze medal. In the 15 & 16 boys division, Darius Gordon muscled out a bronze medal in the long jump. Good job to all, just practicing hard and competing makes all of you winners. Anyone interested in supporting Velocity Track Club New York, we are a 501(c)3 - Non-for Profit. Just write the check of any size to Velocity Track Club New York. Your donation is a tax write off and we will send you a receipt. For additional information, please contact Coach Winston Dinkins at 914-441-6196 or email me at WATCLT@AOL.COM. —Winston Dinkins

Dec. 22-Jan. 19, you can’t do anything about life's up and down, but right now, with your annual new moon in a few days, you have reason to feel positive about the future. View setbacks as a way to get back on track. You have to believe the best really is yet to come! Quotes for the day: Everything you've wanted is on the other side of fear. When you say yes to others, make sure you are not saying no yourself. This information was provided by the Post information officer. —Richard I. Lawson, Jr.

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On behalf of our Pastor, Reverend Dr. Calvin E. Owens, and our church family, welcome to Community Protestant Church, a church of love and understanding, located at 1659 East Gun Hill Road, Bronx, NY 10469; telephone, (718) 8629172. 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, 6:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 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. Other Scheduled Events Sunday School at Community Protestant Church

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 after classes are over. We encourage you to bring your child, children or grandchildren to Sunday School and we look forward to seeing you. Tomorrow, Sunday, January 11th at 3:30 p.m. Please join us in observing Official Board’s Day, honoring the Diaconate and Trustee Ministries of our Church. The Theme: “Laboring in the Vineyard for the Lord.” Our Guest Preacher will be Rev. James Kilgore, Pastor, Friendship Baptist Church, NYC. All Night Prayer Service at Community Protestant – All Are Welcome! Friday, January 23rd, 9:00 p.m. – Saturday, January 24th, 2015, 7:00 a.m. – The Diaconate Ministry of Community Protestant Church invites you to come and celebrate the Goodness of God at their All-Night-Praise Service. Theme: “O God, we

give Glory to you all day long and constantly praise your name.” Breakfast will be served at the end of the service. You may sign up to attend after service on Sunday or by calling the church office, (718) 862-9172. The Women’s Guild invites you to join us on Our Christmas/New Year Extravaganza, December 22, 2015 – January 3, 2016. A Fantastic 12-Night Southern Caribbean Cruise aboard the Magnificent Queen Mary 2, departing from New York, Red Hook in Brooklyn. Ports of Call: St. Thomas, Charlotte Amalie; St. Kitts, Basseterre; St. Lucia, Castries; St. Maarten, Phillipsburg; Tortola, Road Town. To make a reservation or for additional information about the cruise, please call (718) 320-1435, (718) 671-5961 or (718) 320-8576. The doors of Community Protestant Church are open to all to worship and fellowship with Christian believers of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. You are cordially invited to come in, join in and receive your blessing. —Evan G. Mitchell

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New Church Location: 120 DeKruif Place (street level) Praise and Worship begins at 9:30 a.m. Church telephone: (347) 346-5790; email: fatwcc @aol.com Weekly Worship Experiences 6:00 p.m., Wednesday Prayer Service 6:30 p.m., Wednesday Bible Study Sunday Morning Worship, 9:30 a.m. Teen Church, 10:00 a.m., 2nd Sundays; Children's Church, 3rd Sundays (K-3); Older Children's Church, 4th Sundays (4th-7th). Church Motto: “We are Christ-centered, familyfocused with power and authority.” Church Mission: To empower, educate and motivate men, women, boys and girls to reach their full potential and live abundant lives through preaching and teaching the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Come worship with us, where we honor tradition, but are not bound by it! All are welcome to join us any and every Sunday because our goal is to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ, in LOVE, through teaching and preaching the Word of God from the Bible. Happy New Year, everyone! We pray God's riches blessings be with you and your family throughout the year. January 17, Mom's Day of Prayer: Join us at 12 p.m. for our annual Mom's Day of Prayer where mothers, grandmothers, sisters, aunts and friends come together to pray for our children. Lite refreshments will be served. Come early and join us for our monthly Victory Over Depression workshop led by Brother Bob Bennett at 10:30 a.m. January 18, Monthly Faith Café Community Meal and Food Pantry. The Food Pantry will be open from 12 p.m. until 1 p.m. and the Faith Cafe will open at 12 p.m. until 2 p.m. ALL are welcome!!! Remember, it's never about us, but always about the goodness of the Lord. —Pastor Deborah Jenkins

available. Sunday Services – The first Sunday of the month is a bilingual service with communion at 10 a.m. Every other week is the English Service at 9 a.m. and the Spanish Service at 11:30 a.m. Sunday School For Children: Starts at 10:30 a.m. Classes are for 3 yrs. – 12 yrs. The curriculum being used will be The Super Book. Prayer Night (English) & Prayer Morning (Spanish): The Lord said, “Whenever two or more are gathered in my name, I am in the midst of them.” Matthew 18:20. Tuesday evenings at 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in the church building. Also on Thursday mornings at 10:30 a.m., there is prayer till 11:15 a.m. in Spanish. Come and bring your prayer needs so we can pray together. Women’s Fellowship: Meets the first Saturday of the month at 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. We are also having an exercise class immediately following the study and on the third Saturday of the month. Men’s Fellowship: Meets the last Saturday of the month at 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Crescendo Christian Music School: Learn piano, guitar, violin, percussion, flute, voice and theory. Contact Maestro Frank Colon at (917)

753-3644. The school will be open from Monday – Friday, 2 p.m. – 8 p.m. Private and group lessons are available. All ages are welcome. Registration is free and rates are affordable. Trip to the Holy Land Experience in Florida: We will be having a 9 day trip to the Holy Land Experience in Orlando, Florida from August 8 to August 16. The trip is $799 per double occupancy. A $75 deposit will hold your seat. We will be stopping at different places and will spend two days at the Holy Land Experience and two extra days in Florida. For further information and pricing for triple or single, call Linda at (917) 684-6463. If there is no answer, please leave a message and she will get back to you. Trip to Sight & Sound to see Joseph: We will be going to see Joseph at Sight & Sound in Lancaster on May 22. This will be a fun trip; first we’re going to Rockvale Square Mall, then to the theater and after to Plain & Fancy for dinner. Cost is $140 per person and make your reservations soon, seats fill up fast. Call Barbara at (347) 6037473. If no answer, leave a message and someone will get back to you. —Rev. Dr. Milca C. Plaud

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Church of the Savior

Weekly Activities Bereavement group, Monday, 5:00 p.m. Thursdays at 10:00 a.m., Channel 70, Bronxnet. Every other Saturday - Food Pantry. We are reaching out to the community for assistance. Please check expiration date on all items. You can drop off your donations at the church Sunday morning, 9:00 - 10:15; Monday evenings, 5:00 - 7:00. To arrange special drop off time, call Dr. Smith at 917-734-4058. Thank you in advance and God bless all our donors. Thought of the Week: "Faith enables us not to panic during dark moments of our lives." —Rev. Dr. Robert A. Smith, Jr.

Rev. Dr. Robert A. Smith, Jr., Pastor, and Lady Theresa M. Smith, co-founders, and the Church of the Savior family extend an invitation to every person to worship with us. We are a non-denominational, inter-racial, inter-cultural, intergenerational fellowship of believers. We care about you, not your W2. We are not church as usual. Come as you are, we leave the judging to God. The Church of the Savior family extends love and affirmation to the Coop City community; a warm welcome awaits you!! A very special invitation to our new neighbors in Co-op City. We love you for who you are, not what you have. Please call us at 917-734-4058 for more information.

To our friends and neighbors: HAPPY NEW YEAR! Start the New Year off in a new church home? Come grow with us. Do you have a gift for music? Do you want to be part of planning singles, married, youth ministries? Do you have special talents that're being ignored? Are you serious about changing your life? God has a plan just for you and today is the first day of your new life. Message to the Community Church of the Savior has a new website. It is the open door to all the friends we haven't met yet. You can get to know us by going to www.churchofthesaviorbx.org. New friendship and growth is just a click away!

Church of the Savior is located at 920 Baychester Ave. (close to Darrow Pl.). Our mailing address is: P.O. Box 86, Bronx, NY 10475. Sunday Schedule Meditation and Adult Bible Study 9:15 -10:15 a.m. Divine Worship - 10:30 a.m. Come and be blessed. We want an opportunity to love you. See you in church. Our children's Sunday School will teach and nurture your child/children in the word of God. All sessions are during worship service. Reading from Holy Scripture: “We walk by faith and not by sight." II Cor. 5:7

Pastor Anne L. Palmore and the congregation of the Church of the New Vision extend a warm and friendly invitation to everyone to worship with us every Sunday at 8:00 a.m. or 11:00 a.m. We are a church where inspirational messages from the Word of God, the Bible, are delivered every Sunday morning. The church is designed to meet the spiritual needs of our community by offering anointed singing and preaching, and a general atmosphere of Christian love and friendly hospitality.

We also invite the youth of our community to attend our Sunday Morning services starting a 9:30 a.m. with Sunday School, designed to meet the spiritual needs of our young people. Parents, please send your children to learn of the Lord Jesus. Bible teaching from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Prayer Service from 8:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. every Wednesday evening. Be with us to learn the Truth from the Word of God. List of Events Come join New Vision's "Partners in

Reading Program" every Sunday afternoon from 1:15 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. Students in Grades 1 through 8 can discover the joy of reading while exploring and improving their literacy levels through small groups and reading partners. Parents, we encourage you to bring your children to benefit from this free program taught by trained professionals. Registration is ongoing. You could contact the church at the number listed below. • Saturday, January 17th. Reminder: Left Behind Part 2, will be shown.

Mark your calendar. All are welcomed to attend. Admission is FREE! The Church of the New Vision is located at 115 Einstein Loop, Bronx, NY 10475; Telephone: (718) 671·8746 or (718) 320-0409. Our mailing address is: P.O. Box 753037, Bronx, NY 10475. Wishing all our neighbors and friends God’s blessing during this holiday season and throughout the coming New Year! Please visit our website at www.churchofnewvision.com. —Carole Haque

Fr. Taylor and the congregation of St. Joseph's cordially invite you to worship with us in Co-op City at 155 Dreiser Loop, lower level. All are welcome. Weekly Schedule: Sunday service with Holy Communion and Sunday School are both at 9 a.m. Every 4th Sunday, our children participate in the reading of the lessons and every 5th Sunday, our young adults assist in the service. Bible study is held each Wednesday at 7 p.m. Choir rehearsal is

on Thursday at 7 p.m. The (ECW) Episcopal Church Women meet immediately after service on the 1st Sunday of each month. Membership is open to all women of the church and dues are $2 per month. We look forward to welcoming everyone at 9:00 a.m. on Sunday, January 11, when we will celebrate The First Sunday after the Epiphany: The Baptism of Our Lord. Fundraising Event Spread the word, ECW 8-day cruise

on the Carnival Splendor, leaving out of New York on August 12, 2015: Grand Turk, Half Moon Cay, The Bahamas and Nassau, with fun days at sea. Ocean view cabins start at $1,297 and inside cabins start at $1,217, depending on how many persons per cabin. Only 5 cabins remain available. If you would like to go, please contact June Grimes as soon as possible (Tel. 347-457-8249) to indicate your interest and work out a payment plan with her. 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 the above, please call the church at 718-320-0844, or visit our website: http://www.stjosephsepcbronx.org. “The Lord shall give strength to his people; *the Lord shall give his people the blessing of peace.” (Psalm 29:11) —M. Chambers

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Einstein

Weight Mngmnt Support Group Bartow Ave. main office; 10-11:30 a.m. Word Games 9:30 – 11 a.m., Rm. 31 Library; Bingo 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m., Rm. 31 Arthritis Exercises 11 – 12 p.m., Rm. 31 Card Games 2–4 p.m., Rm. 31 Dominoes 2:30 p.m., Rm. 31 Tablet class 1st & 3rd Cellphone Class 2nd & 4th 12:40 - 1:40 p.m., Bartow Ave. main office

Computer classes: Beginner 9 a.m.; Intermediate 10 a.m.; Advanced 11 a.m. Library 9:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Rm. 49 Dominoes 10 a.m., Rm. 45 Line Dancing w/Ellie 10 a.m. – 11 a.m., Rm. 45 Around The Lunch Table 11:30 a.m., Rm. 49 Word Search w/Sandy 11 a.m. – 12 p.m., Rm. 49 Bingo 1-3 p.m., Rm. 35 Pokeno 3-4 p.m., Rm. 35

Word Games 9:30 – 11:30 a.m., Rm. 31 Current Events 10 a.m., Rm. 31 Bingo12:30-2:30 p.m., Rm. 31 Card Games 2-4 p.m., Rm. 31 Dominoes 2:30 p.m., Rm. 31 Srs. Walking Group Ended 12/16. Blood Pressure 1st & 3rd Wednesday 9-10 a.m., Rm. 31 Word Games Rm. 31 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Stay Well Exercise 10 -11 a.m., Rm. 31 Line Dancing w/Voncile 11 a.m.-Noon, Rm. 31 Bingo 12:30–2:30 p.m., Rm. 31 Card Games 2 -4 p.m., Rm. 31 Dominoes 2:30 p.m., Rm. 31

Fri., January 16

Thurs., January 15

Tues., Janaury 13

Bartow

Wed., January 14

Mon., January 12

Library 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Rm. 31 Word Games 9:3011:30 a.m., Rm. 31 Chat Session 9:30 a.m. -1 p.m., Rm. 31 Bingo 12:30- 2:30 p.m., Rm. 31 Card Games 2-4 p.m. Rm. 31 Dominoes 2:30 p.m. Rm. 31 Men’s Line Dancing w/ Voncile 9-10 a.m., Rm. 31 Word Games 9:30 – 11:30 a.m., Rm. 31 Women’s Line Dancing w/Jenifer 10–11:30 a.m., Rm. 31 Chat Session 10 a.m., Rm. 31 Bingo 12:30–2:30 p.m., Rm. 25 Sing along w/Charles Carrington 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Rm. 31 Card Games 2-4 p.m., Rm. 31 Dominoes 2:30 p.m., Rm. 31

Dominoes 10 a.m., Rm. 49 Tai Chi 11 a.m., Rm. 45 Bingo 1 p.m., Rm. 49 Matinee Movie w/ George 10 a.m.-12 p.m., Rm. 45 Pokeno 1-3 p.m., Rm. 35

Dominoes 10 a.m., Rm. 45 Spelling Bee 10 a.m., Rm. 49 Spanish Practice Class 10:30 a.m., Computer Lab Zumba w/Ola 11 a.m. – Noon, Rm. 45 Bingo 1-3 p.m., Rm. 35 Dominoes 10 a.m. Rm. 45

Stay Well Exercise 1011 a.m., Rm. 45 Spelling Bee 11 a.m., Rm. 49 Pokeno & Bingo 1-3 p.m., Rm 35 Arthritis Exercise Class w/Damian 11 a.m. – 12 p.m., Rm 45

Word Search w/Sandy 11 a.m.-12 p.m., Rm 49

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

Dreiser Crochet and Knitting 10 a.m. -12 p.m., Rm. 7 Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session 9:30-10:30 a.m., Rm. 7 Stay Well Exercise 10-11 a.m., Rm. 2 Mind Teasers 12– 1 p.m., Rm. 4 Gentle Yoga w/Anne 1:15 - 2 p.m., Rm. 2 Intermediate Yoga 2 p.m. - 3 p.m., Rm. 2 Basic Cellphone & iPad 1:30-2:30 p.m., Rm. 7

Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session 9:30 – 10:30 a.m., Rm. 7 Alert & Alive 10:30 - 11:30 a.m., Rm. 7 Cultural Dance w/Millie 10:30-11:30 a.m., Aud. B Mind Teasers 12–1 p.m., Rm. 4 Zumba 1-2 p.m., Aud. A Tuesday Movie w/ popcorn 2-4 p.m., Rm. 7 Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session 9:30 – 10:30 a.m., Rm. 7 Sewing w/Raymonde 9:30 –11:30 a.m., Rm. 7 Tai Chi 11 a.m. - noon, Room 2 Mind Teasers 12 p.m. – 1 p.m., Rm. 4 Art Class 1 p.m. - 3 p.m., Rm. 7 YOGA w/Bhadra 2 p.m.-3 p.m., Rm. 2 Blood Pressure 1st & 3rd Thursday 10-11:30 a.m., Rm. 8 Line Dancing w/Ellie 10–11 a.m., Aud. A Piano Sing Along 11 a.m. – 12 p.m., Rm 7 Mind Teasers 12-1 p.m. Rm 4

a.m. Rm 7

Drama Club 1:30 – 4 p.m., Rm 7

Dominoes 10 a.m., Rm. 45

Crochet and Knitting 10 a.m.-12 p.m., Rm. 7

Art 10 a.m., Rm. 45

Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session

Bingo 1 p.m., Rm. 49

9:30-10:30 am, Rm. 7

Card Games 2-4 p.m., Rm. 49 Blood Pressure 2nd and 4th Friday 1011:30 a.m., Rm. 49

Meditative Moments 11–12 p.m., Rm. 8

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

Spanish Class 1-2 p.m., Rm. 7

Card Games, Dominoes Bingo1–3 p.m., Rm. 35 Pokeno 3–4 p.m., Rm. 35

2-4 p.m., Rm. 7

Therapeutic Yoga 1:30–2:30 p.m., Rm. 8

(Schedule subject to change without notice)

Fee for lunch is $2.00 & $3.50 for guest

*Menu subject to change without notice. Lunch must be ordered a week in advance.

ALL meals served w/margarine and fresh milk

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

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

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

Date:

Kosher

Non-Kosher

Soups, Breads and Desserts

Sweet and sour pork Fried brown rice Sautéed spinach

Whole wheat bread Fresh fruit

Apple juice

Mon., Turkey meatballs Jan., Mashed sweet potatoes Steamed green beans 12 Alt: Veggie burger

Tues, Jan., 13

Orange juice, Grilled Caribbean chicken breast, Rice-A-Roni Vegetable mix Alt: Egg salad

Meatloaf w/beef and pork Garlic mashed potatoes Mixed vegetables

Whole wheat bread Fresh fruit

Apple juice

Wed., Stuffed cabbage w/beef Mashed potatoes Jan., Steamed carrots 14

Pork meatballs Fettuccini w/sauce

Whole wheat bread Fresh fruit

Alt: Tuna fish salad

Thurs., Jan., 15

Orange-pineapple juice Lemon garlic Tilapia Pasta w/sweet peas Sautéed spinach Alt: Baked turkey breast

Chicken stir fry w/vegetables Yucca w/garlic lime sauce

Whole wheat bread Fresh fruit

Fri., Jan., 16

Orange juice, Italian roast chicken, Kasha varnishkes, Cabbage w/shredded carrots Alt: Gefilte fish

Salmon in garlic butter sauce Baked brown rice pilaf Fresh sautéed red and white cabbage

Challah bread Canned apricots

Upcoming Events/Trips

There will be no refunds for all trips. All trips include roundtrip transportation! Call the Bartow Office to register unless otherwise noted, 718-320-2066. Effective immediately when you bring a senior guest to eat lunch in the Bartow & Einstein Senior Centers the guest will get their meal for free. Social Workers and Nurses are available by appointment at our three office locations: 2049 Bartow Avenue; 135 Einstein Loop, Room 40; 177 Dreiser Loop, Room 13, (office will open after repairs are completed). Please call 718-320-2066 for additional information. Free SNAP (Food Stamp) Application Assistance – Friday, January 23 at the Senior Services Office, 2049 Bartow Avenue, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Walk-in - first come, first served! Please bring documents that verify your identity, address, income & expenses (rent, medical, etc.). For more information: 718320-2066. ShopRite – Monday, January 12, $3, 2 hours. Pick-ups: Bartow, 9:30 a.m.; Einstein, 9:45 a.m.; Dreiser, 10 a.m. Please call 718-320-2066 to register. Empire – Monday, January 12, $5. Pick-ups: Bartow, 9:30 a.m.; Einstein, 9:45 a.m. and Dreiser, 10 a.m. Please call 718-320-2066 to register. Bowling – Tuesdays, January 13 and January 20. $2.50 for transportation at Paradise Lanes in Yonkers. Please call 718-320-2066 to register. Pick-ups: Bartow, 11 a.m.; Einstein, 11:15 a.m. & Dreiser, 11:30 a.m. ShopRite – Wednesday, January 14, $3, 2 hours. Pick-ups: Bartow, 9:30 a.m.; Einstein, 9:45 a.m. and Dreiser, 10 a.m. Please call 718-320-2066 to register. Woodbury Commons – Thursday, January 15, $15, 4 hours. Pick-ups: Bartow, 8:30 a.m.; Einstein, 8:45 a.m. and Dreiser, 9 a.m. Please call 718-3202066 to register. Sea Food City, City Island, 12 p.m., Friday, January 16, $3, transportation included. Pick-ups: Bartow, 11 a.m.; Dreiser, 11:15 a.m.; Einstein, 11:30 a.m. ALL JASA offices will be closed Monday, January 19, in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Central Avenue – Wednesday, January 21, $13, 2 hours at the Christmas Tree Store, 1 hour at Trader Joe’s and 2 hours at Amazing Savings. Pick-ups: Bartow, 9:30 a.m.; Einstein, 9:45 a.m. and Dreiser, 10 a.m. Please call 718-3202066 to register.

Stew Leonard’s – Thursday, January 22, $5, 2 hours. Pick-ups: Bartow, 9:30 a.m.; Einstein, 9:45 a.m.; Dreiser, 10 a.m. Please call 718-320-2066 to register. Empire – Friday, January 23, $5. Pick-ups: Bartow, 9:30 a.m.; Einstein, 9:45 a.m. and Dreiser, 10 a.m. Please call 718-320-2066 to register. WalMart – Monday, January 26, $15. Pick-ups: Bartow, 9:30 a.m.; Einstein, 9:45 a.m. and Dreiser, 10 a.m. Please call 718-320-2066 to register. Brooklyn Botanical Gardens – 10 a.m., Tuesday, January 27 – FREE. Pickups: Bartow, 8 a.m.; Dreiser, 8:15 a.m. and Einstein, 8:30 a.m. Please call 718320-2066 to register. Costco – Thursday, January 29, $5. 2½ hours. Pick-ups: Bartow, 9:30 a.m.; Einstein, 9:45 a.m. and Dreiser, 10 a.m. Please call 718-320-2066 to register. NORC Falls Prevention Workshop – January 23rd, 2 p.m. at 177 Dreiser Loop, Rm. 7. FREE Civil Legal Services coming to Your Neighborhood – A NYLAG (New York Legal Assistance Group) Mobile van will be stationed in Co-op City on Thursday, February 5th, Bartow Avenue & Asch Loop in front of the Memorial Park from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Lawyers on the van will provide free legal assistance on issues related to housing, public benefits, disability benefits, healthcare, identity theft, debt management, consumer credit, immigration, domestic violence, divorce, custody, employment & advance planning. To make an appointment and to fill out the referral form, contact JASA at 718-3202066, 2049 Bartow Avenue. The referral form has to be filled out prior to your scheduled appointment date. Tablet Class - 1st and 3rd Monday until March 30. Cell Phone Class - 2nd and 4th Monday until March 30. Please call 718-320-2066 to register. Weight Management Support Group – Monday, January 12th, 10 a.m., 2049 Bartow Ave., main office, facilitated by social workers. Learn techniques and information that can help you maintain a healthy lifestyle. For info.: 718-320-2066. Caregiver Support Group – Tuesday, January 20, 1 p.m., 2049 Bartow Ave., Room 31. The group offers resources, as well as an atmosphere of understanding and support, whether you care for a loved one from a distance or in your home. Group is facilitated by a social worker. For info.: 718-320-2066.

Co-op City Times / January 10, 2015

WEEKLY SCHEDULE

AARP Chapter #4997

Reminder: Our first meeting of the New Year is scheduled for Monday, January 12th, 1:00 p.m. in Dreiser Auditorium “A.” Let’s keep this chapter alive, well and moving forward in Co-op City. Remember — Each one, bring one (or 2 or 3)… Heartfelt condolences to Wini Saltus on the loss of her son, Kermit, Jr.; to Mary Askew on the loss of her sister, Naomi Legrand, and to the family of Clara Coston who passed away New Year’s Eve. To our sick, on the mend and shut-in members, and those bereaved members, please know that you are in our prayers. Contact Frances Wilson, Good

& Welfare Coordinator, 718-671-5493. 2015 Tour Activities April 23 – 26 – Azalea Festival in Norfolk (VA) w/reserved seats for the Azalea Festival Grand Parade; a Dinner Cruise on board the Spirit of Norfolk; attend the International Tattoo Show; Norfolk Botanical Gardens Tram Tour; 3 breakfasts and 3 full-course diners; evening entertainment; deluxe Motor Coach transportation — $550/person double; $719/single (correction)… $100 deposit, payable to AARP #4997, when you sign up…travel insurance available upon request….Contact Jean, 718-379-3742. —Delores Debnam

Einstein Cancer Fund

Reminder – Harrah’s Casino in Atlantic City on January 13th. The cost per person is $33 and you receive a casino slot play of $25. You can use your Total Rewards from the affiliated casinos for comps. The time of pickup is at 8 a.m. starting at Einstein Loop, followed by Asch Loop and Dreiser Loop. Don’t forget your valid photo I.D. and your casino card. For the above trip, please call Loretta at 718-671-2958; Annie Eutsey at 718-320-1874 or Lydia at

718-671-3005. We are available Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and in the evening 5 to 8 p.m. Please give a call to the homebound and those in nursing homes. One of our dear members, Florence Hill, has been recuperating from knee replacement and is now at her home. We wish her a speedy recovery. Please give a call to the homebound and those in nursing homes. God health and healings are wished to all. —Lydia Ruas

Goose Island Seniors

Wednesday, January 14—Bingo game in Room 39 at 1:30 p.m. Admission is $2 for members only. Refreshments served. Hoping for good weather conditions. Call 718-3799613. First trip is Abie’s Irish Rose in Hunterdon Hill Playhouse in N.J. It's a hilarious comedy classic. Date is Tuesday, April 14. Price is $79. You can pay it in small payments. See Ann or Mary. Menu: Yankee pot roast, fried jumbo shrimps, stuffed breast of chicken, lemon pepper baked Cod, vegetable

lasagna, roasted vegetable kakob; also, their famous homemade bread, mixed garden salad, and they have over 30 freshly made desserts, coffee and tea. For more information, see Ann or Mary at 135 Einstein Loop or call at 718-379-9613. We are here every Monday – Thursday from 10 a.m. 4:30 p.m. or call Mary at 718-379-4899 and I will call you back. Well, it's that time again, new year 2015, and it’s time to pay your yearly dues of $15 per year. Good health to all. —Mary Pilla

Eleanor Roosevelt Democratic Club

Baychester Library Events VISIT THE LIBRARY - A GREAT WEALTH OF INFORMATION WEEKLY EVENTS for January (Call Library for more information) Toddler Time - Tuesdays, 11:00 a.m. Teen Lounge - Wednesdays, 3:00 - 4:30 p.m. Tech Connect - Wednesdays, 5 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Tech Connect - Thursdays, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Click On - Fridays, 10:30 a.m Film - Saturday, 2 p.m.

The New York Public Library Baychester Branch • 2049 Asch Loop • Bronx, NY 10475 (Fully Wheelchair Accessible) HOURS: Monday & Wednesday, 10-7; Tuesday & Thursday, 10-6; Friday & Saturday, 10-5. Libros En Español (Books in Spanish). HORARIO DE LA BIBLIOTECA: Lunes 10-7, Martes 10-6, Miércoles 10-7, Jueves 10-6, Viernes 10-5, Sábado 10-5, Domingo Cerrado.

718.379.6700 FREE ADMISSION TO ALL

The Eleanor Roosevelt Democratic Club will hold its Regular Monthly Meeting on Thursday, January 15, in the Bartow Center, Room #28 at 7:30 p.m. It is requested that all members attend this very important meeting. This will be our first meeting of the New Year. As such, it will be nice to welcome all of you back from the Holiday Season and the old year, 2014. We will be discussing several issues concerning the oncoming year of planned activities. Please attend. The Eleanor Roosevelt Democratic Club cordially invites you to attend the 11th Annual St. Valentine’s Day Dance on Saturday, February 14, in the Dreiser Loop Auditorium B. The time of this event will be from 4 p.m. thru 9 p.m. Music will be provided by Ty & Tye (affiliates of DJ Carol Productions). The cost is $30 per person. ($3 per set-up). For ticket information, please contact Ms. Gloria Clarke at (718) 379-5430, Ms. Barbara Irby at

(718) 379-9294, Ms. Sylvia Polite at (718) 320-2837, Ms. Lina Holmes at (718) 671-4577 or Ms. Anna Rodgers at (347) 275-4682. There will be no tickets sold at the door. Come out and have an enjoyable time while actually celebrating the observance of Valentine’s Day. Get well wishes are extended to all those members who have had medical problems and are recovering. Please notify our Good & Welfare Committee Chairperson of any instances of hospitalizations, surgeries, home-bound status, death in the family. She can be contacted at (347) 2752995. We send condolences to the family of Ms. Clara Coston, a dedicated member of this club who passed away recently. She was a very active member and had a real positive effect on the club. We will surely miss her. I thank the membership and the community for your continued support. —George T. Clarke

Co-op City Times / January 10, 2015

Reflections by Rabbi Solomon I. Berl Spiritual Leader of Young Israel Synagogue While a fisherman and his sons were at sea, their house caught fire and burned to the ground. All their possessions were destroyed in the blaze. When the fisherman returned to shore, he found his wife beside herself with grief. Yet the fisherman took the news calmly. “A few hours ago,” he said, “a storm came up and we were lost at sea. Then we saw a yellow glow that guided us to shore. The fire that destroyed our house was

the light that saved our lives.” Some people think that security is in money, that safety lies in locks, that serenity comes from having a “fool-proof” alarm system. But such things can give only a limited measure of protection. Security is not in objects, but in attitudes. Strength is not in possessions, but in the ability to face the future with courage and confidence. We need to build up reserves of inner resources.

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.

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

Traditional Synagogue of Co-op City

Traditional Synagogue of Co-op City, Young Israel of Baychester, Section 5 at 120 Erdman Place (behind the lobby 27B), welcomes you to pray with them. Tel. for the Synagogue: 1718-379-6920. Note: Our office hours are on Thursday from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. and on Sunday from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. Candle Lighting on Friday, January 16, is at 4:34 p.m. Shabbat ends today, Saturday, January 10 at 5:38 p.m. Coming Events Services will be held on Saturday, January 10 at 9 a.m. Join Rabbi Kronengold in prayer. We hope that you will sign up to sponsor a Kiddish to take place after services on Saturdays. Come pray with us and enjoy the Kiddish after services. We will be having Cholent, potato and noodle kugels,

so please join us. Weather permitting, we have scheduled Bingo for Sunday, February 1, at 1 p.m. Admission is $3. Also, Sunday, February 15, at 1 p.m. Admission is $3; refreshments will be served on both of those dates. Dues are due for both the synagogue and Sisterhood. Good and Welfare Best wishes to all else celebrating special occasions this month. We have tree certificates “in Honor of” or “in Memory for” a special occasion or a condolence. The cost is $15 per tree. If you are feeling under the weather, we wish you all a speedy recovery. Mimi Berlofsky welcomes all calls at 347-427-4526. We look forward to seeing you soon. —Miriam Berlofsky

MS 180 food drive a huge success

BY DEMETRI TSOULOS On Tuesday, December 23, Middle School 180's Community Team, led by its irrepressible Parent Coordinator, Mrs. Rita Henry, raised over 15,000 pounds of canned goods for the city's food pantries, a new record, according to City Harvest's own internal audit. Beginning in October, Ms. Henry and her Community Team of student volunteers solicited countless donations from parents, teachers and members of the Parents' Association. The student volunteers consisted of mostly young males who refused to allow their beloved parent coordinator to lift a single can. "We believe in chivalry," said Nasir Chasse, who brought in over 80 cans. For the last few months, the Community Team has stood apart as leaders and role models. “We couldn't be prouder!" said Ms. Henry. The Food Harvest culminated in a wave of charitable giving that couldn't

have come at a better time. Mr. Arnold Burton, the Arts Director at M.S. 180, led the rallying cry for weeks, with a spirited adaptation of President Obama's winning mantra: "One More Can, One More Can - Yes, We Can with One More Can!" Anticipating a difficult winter ahead, coupled with a sluggish economy, food pantries throughout the country have been reporting shortages in their ability to meet the many needs of the poor, homeless and hungry. "This is really a blessing," said Ms. Henry to Principal Frank Uzzo, himself a tireless advocate of the poor, as they braved the winter temperatures to load the truck that would carry thousands of pounds of food to New York City's most vulnerable. "Hunger is a choice no one should ever have to make," said Mr. Uzzo. This holiday season, because of M.S. 180's unprecedented effort, it's a choice fewer will have to make, indeed.

Co-op City Times / January 10, 2015

“For he who sows to his flesh will of the flesh reap corruption, but he who sows to the Spirit will of the Spirit reap everlasting life.” Galatians 6:8 Spiritual Food for Thought: You can begin again with a clean slate. Come before God and release all things that have kept you from spiritual progression. Choose to live life in the Spirit, and rise above the things of the world that weigh you down and keep you from all that God has for you. Make good choices in your sowing and you will reap a good harvest, says the Lord. On behalf of Presiding Elder B. Landrum, Pastor C. Landrum, and the Greater Love family, we wish all of our family, friends and neighbors a healthy

Greater Love Cathedral United Baptist Church and happy and prosperous New Year! Are you looking for a new church home in 2015? We welcome and encourage you to fellowship with us. Greater Love is a teaching, preaching, tithing, faith and Bible way ministry. We believe that anyone can be saved according to our foundational Scripture, Romans 10:9, “For if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.” Our vision is to change hearts, change minds and change lives Word of God. We believe that when you change your attitude, you can change your altitude! Greater Love is conveniently located at 900 Co-op City Blvd. (Bldg. 2A),

on the ground level, Bronx, N.Y. 10475; main entrance - red buzzer. Doors open at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday. Free parking is available in Garage #1 on Darrow Place. Church phone: 347920-5607. Weekly Schedule Sunday Bible School for Youth: 3:00 p.m. (sharp) Sunday Afternoon Praise & Worship: 3:45 p.m. Holy Communion – First Sunday Adult Bible Study: Tuesday evenings at 7:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Training for Service - A Survey of the Bible: Thursdays at 7:00 p.m. Family Nite: Third Fridays Blessing/Dedication of Children Men/Women’s Fellowship

Rev. Dr. Sheldon E. Williams and the Co-op City Baptist Church family invite you to join us tomorrow at 8:00 or 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 718-3203774. Visit us on the web at www.coopcitybaptistchurch.org. Join us for a mid-week spiritual

pick-up at our mid-week worship service which is held on Wednesdays at 12 p.m. Bible study is held on Wednesdays at 1:00 and 7:30 p.m. Bible study will also be held on Wednesday, January 14 at 5:00 p.m. Prayer Service is held on Fridays at noon and 7:30 p.m. Men’s prayer service is held monthly at 7:30 p.m.; we invite the men of the community to join us on Tuesday, January 13. Have you planned your vacation for 2015 yet? If not, why not join the

Scholarship Ministry on their 9-day and 8 night trip to New Orleans from July 11 to July 19? There is now a second bus, so consider vacationing with the Scholarship Ministry. They will travel by Motor Coach, 8 nights lodging including 4 consecutive nights in New Orleans; 14 meals: 8 breakfasts and 6 dinners; guided tour of a Louisiana Plantation; relaxing riverboat cruise on the Mississippi River; free time and much more. A deposit is due immediately. For additional information, call 718-671-7507, 718-379-0541

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! Praise is our enthusiastic expression of gratitude to God for reigning in glory forever. Praise is the overflow of a joyful heart. Psalms 150 says: 1 Praise the Lord! Praise God in His sanctuary; praise Him in His mighty firmament! 2 Praise Him for His mighty acts; praise Him according to His excellent greatness. 3 Praise Him with the sound of the trumpet; praise Him with the lute and harp! 4 Praise Him with the timbrel and

dance; praise Him with stringed instruments and flutes! 5 Praise Him with loud cymbals; praise Him with clashing cymbals! 6 Let everything that has breath praise the Lord. Praise the Lord! Invitations Our Sweet Hour of Prayer will be today at 3 p.m. Sunday School is tomorrow at10 a.m. Our Sunday Morning Worship Service is at 11 a.m. Every 3rd Sunday following the morning worship, we serve Holy Communion. If you’re into gospel rap/holy hiphop, go to www.soundcloud.com and download music from Vernon Little free of charge. He also has videos on YouTube. You will be blessed, encouraged and inspired. We are located at 171 Dreiser Loop in Section 1. Our phone # is (347) 276-4925. Jesus loves you, and so do we. Happy New Year to everyone. —Apostle Gladys R. Little

Co-op City Baptist Church

Faith In God Church & Bible Institute

Strict enforcement of angle parking regulations by NYPD begins

29 Special Announcements Family Movie Night – Friday, January 16th from 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. This month’s presentation: Annie. Free hot dogs & popcorn. Health Seminar: The Ichan School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Division of Cancer Prevention and Control, Witness Cares Program will hold an interactive educational seminar to increase our knowledge about colorectal cancer. If you are age 50+ and interested in attending this informative session at Greater Love on Saturday, January 31st, 1–2:30 p.m., kindly RSVP by leaving a message on the church telephone; please leave a callback number. Have a blessed week! —Pastor Carol Landrum

or 718-320-3774. The Co-op City Baptist Church wishes everyone a HEALTHY, BLESSED, and Happy New Year. 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

Co-op City Times / January 10, 2015

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ACE APPLIANCE REPAIR Refrigerators, stoves, air conditioners, washers, dryers, dishwashers. Free service call with repairs.

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(718) 379-8782

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L & L APPLIANCE REPAIR

Services: Painting, Tiling (vinyl and linoleum), Carpet installation and removal, Floor refinishing & polyurethane finish. Plus other services. Call us for an over-the-phone quote or $15 in-home estimate. 718-798-4259 or Sales@abrags.org. 1/10

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Serving Co-op City for over 25 years. “When you see me, You’ll know me.” Call Anytime • Seven Days A Week

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CO-OP SALES - JASON LASH

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1-800-479-2667

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EMERGENCY SERVICE

L&L APPLIANCE REPAIR

Removal & Re-installation of any types of Blinds Quality work! Lowest Prices in Town! Repair Closet Doors and much more! Call Mike at: 718-974-1290

Appliance Repair

Handyman

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P&R APPLIANCE SERVICE

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

• Washers • Dryers • Stoves • Refrigerators • Dishwashers • Vacuums

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Co-op Sales Servicing Co-op City since 1969

• Tub Enclosures

• Range Hoods

• Wall Mirrors

• Carpet Cleaning

• Cabinet Refacing

• Vanities

Closet doors falling apart? We have the solution! • Medicine Cabinets

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• Light Fixtures

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