Co-op City Times 1/12/19

Vol. 54 No. 2

Co-op City Democratic Club Holds Public Advocate Forum

Saturday, January 12, 2019

Fire in Building 1B Injures Family of Five A fire in a fifth floor apartment in Building 1B early last Saturday morning, Jan. 5, was started by a child playing with a lighter, an FDNY investigation has determined.

A mother, father and three children suffered injuries and smoke inhalation. Four of the victims were transported to an area hospital for treatment, including a critically injured seven year old boy who firefighters found in respiratory arrest in a locked bathroom.

At least 75 firefighters responded to the fire, along with a host of Riverbay personnel, including the Co-op City Public Safety Department (CCPD) and Riverbay Safety Department.

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BY ROZAAN BOONE

On Jan. 7, potential candidates for New York City Public Advocate attended forum sponsored by the Co-op City Democratic Club in the Bartow Center.

Photo by Toriea McCauseland

Shareholders of Co-op City showed up in large numbers for the New York City Public Advocate Forum sponsored by the Co-op City Democratic Club on Monday, January 7, to hear directly from candidates who have so far announced their intention to run for the office.

The forum, held in the Bartow Community Center, was attended by twelve potential candidates – New York City Councilman Rafael Espinal Jr.; former New York City Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito; Activist Tony Herbert; Columbia University Professor David Eisenbach; Assemblywoman Latrice Walker; New York City Councilman Jumaane Williams; Assemblyman Michael Blake; Assemblyman Daniel O’Donnell; Attorney Ifeoma Ike; Democratic (Continued on page 4)

BY TORIEA McCAUSELAND

Extensive damage resulted from a fire in Building 1B last Saturday when a family of five had to be rescued after being trapped in their apartment.

CCPD Detectives’ Observational Acumen Praised For Burglary Arrest Photo by Warren Mitchell

Chief Joseph Riley has reported that CCPD detectives effected an arrest on Monday, December 30, 2018 which has resulted in two males facing burglary charges filed by the Bronx District Attorney’s Office.

The Chief reported this week that during the recent holiday season, CCPD detectives were reassigned to work the early morning shift in order to conduct surveillance on conditions that traditionally manifest themselves during the holidays.

On Dec. 30 at 3:30 a.m., officers from the CCPD (Continued on page 3)

BY ROZAAN BOONE

See Management Report on page 9 for an update of capital projects Chevron Lobby Renovation Underway In Building 16B

New Signs Being Installed in Community Centers

This week, staff from the Riverbay Parking, Leasing & Storage Department began installing new signs in the Bartow Community Center indicating the names of the various Riverbay offices housed in the center, and the room numbers, to make it easier for those with business or meetings in the center to find their way. Similar directional signs will be installed in the Dreiser and Einstein Centers, along with new window treatment, as management continues work to spruce up the centers.

Photo by Ralph Henriquez

Eddie Diaz of the Riverbay Electrical Department removes the panel from the Building 16B lobby on Monday, January 7, when the lobby renovation began in the building. The lobby will take about three weeks to be completed, after which Building 16A will be addressed.

Photo by Ralph Henriquez

Lobby renovation in the Chevron buildings began in Building 16B on Monday, January 7, one of several construction projects that will be ongoing throughout Co-op City this year.

This project will enhance access and update the look of the residential entranceways throughout Co-op City.

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BY TORIEA McCAUSELAND

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Building Fire

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and Riverbay Safety Department.

“Public Safety evacuated two persons to waiting ambulances from the building using a special chair designed to carry people down stairs,” said CCPD Chief Joseph Riley. “We aided residents. We briefed residents who arrived to enter the building and prevented them from entering the building until it was safe and until the FDNY had completed their fire suppression operations. We also worked hand-in-hand with NYPD. The NYPD controlled the outer perimeter vehicular traffic and we assumed responsibility and control on the inner perimeter, including pedestrian and resident access to the building.”

FDNY has reported that the fire began in the kitchen around 10:15 a.m.

Their investigation also concluded that smoke alarms were present and operating in the apartment.

Battling blackout conditions, firefighters found the father unconscious in the smoke-filled hallway and took him to the stairwell where he was revived. Inside the apartment, crawling on hands and knees, and feeling around in the dark, Capt.

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Be On The Look-Out… Shareholders, you should have received the notice depicted below (also posted in your building lobby), along with the annual window guard form which has to be filled out following the directions included in the mailing and returned to Riverbay management or phoned in, faxed or emailed as per directions included in your package.

Window guard forms are not required by law for the townhouses. The law states that structures with three or more apartments require window guard forms be submitted annually.

Nevertheless, A and B townhouses can request window guard installation from Riverbay Corporation and the charge will be attached to their carrying charges. A and B townhouses can also request repairs to their window guards by calling the Maintenance Department.

For additional information, you may contact your respective CSO.

In photo above is a view of the waterlogged hallway with soot-filled walls that took two days to be cleaned after last Saturday's fire in Building 1B. The fire caused significant damage to the family's fifth floor apartment (left).

Photos by Warren Mitchell

Theodore Conroy of Engine 66 Ladder 61 in Co-op City said that there was a dresser in the living room that hampered their rescue efforts, but he was eventually able to reach a back bedroom where he found the mother and two children with guidance from firefighters in the apartment directly above the one with the fire which has the same layout. The mother then told firefighters that there was another child in the apartment. Crawling through the apartment, firefighters came upon a locked bathroom, forced the door open and recovered the seven year old who was in respiratory arrest.

Firefighter Joseph Aviles said that he carried the boy down to the third floor and began CPR for a few cycles before bringing the child downstairs and into the street when he continued CPR until EMS arrived.

FDNY Deputy Chief William McCormack said: “We could have lost a whole family. These guys did a great job of getting into the apartment that had a heavy fire situation.”

“Of major note is the team effort I observed at this incident, one of my first major Co-op City incidents,” said Chief Riley, who has only been on the job as CCPD’s new chief for less than four months. “Many Riverbay departmental personnel and executives were onsite, including Executive General Manager Bob Klehammer, Assistant General Manager Warren Mitchell and Tony Barzelatto of our Safety Department who played a major coordination role in mitigation and restoring the building as quickly as possible to minimize inconvenience to our residents. It was truly a team effort to make the best of a bad situation.”

Riverbay’s Safety Director Anthony Barzelatto was onsite last Saturday doing paperwork when he got the call about the fire. Recognizing the seriousness and extent of the fire, he immediately responded to the location where he began ensuring the safety of Riverbay staff working at the site. Simultaneously, he said that he began putting into motion measures to start the clean-up.

“Even though the Fire Department is there still doing extinguishment and such, you have to start thinking right away to get crews in to do cleanup because there’s going to be water, smoke and soot,” said Mr. Barzelatto.

He also began checking on the welfare of the other occupants on the floor.

“The good thing about Riverbay is that each apartment is fire-proof so fire will not go from one apartment to the other which is such a bonus, most people don’t realize it,” he said.

“One of the other thing is that the Fire Department was breaking out all the glass so we had to be concerned about roping off the area where people were walking, concerned about onlookers coming and that’s where Public Safety is sent from heaven above because they do their job better than anybody and they are there, of course, right away,” Mr. Barzelatto said.

Mr. Barzelatto also engaged with the Fire Marshals on the scene. He said they

requested help to remove water so they could get into the apartment to do their investigation.

“Our Janitorial Department went above and beyond the call of duty at this fire,” said Mr. Barzelatto. “They did a remarkable job. Of course, we also called in Maintenance since we had to involve the elevator company because as soon as the Fire Department gets there, they put the elevator on what is called Fire Service and only the firemen can use the elevator until they are done and leave when they turn it back over to us. There was water in the pit so we had to get that taken care of so we could get the elevators back into service. We also involved Grounds at this fire because of the glass that was on both sides, on the grass and the sidewalk areas.”

Witnesses at the scene last Saturday reported that the hallway was blackened by heavy smoke and it was impossible to get to the apartment to assist the family prior to firefighters’ arrival. Once FDNY got on the scene, they first had to go up one floor to get a sense of where this particular apartment was located on the floor below because of the blackout condition in the hallway due to the fire.

They then got down on hands and knees and crawled up the hallway, feeling their way and eventually came across the unconscious body of the father in front of the apartment door.

It should be pointed out that it is precisely for this reason that the FDNYrequired safety stickers were affixed to the bottom of each door jamb in the residential buildings last October – to aid firefighters to locate apartments in smoke-filled, blackout conditions as they try to save lives.

“First of all, it is a law, and the reason that the stickers are there is they are reflective so when the Fire Department is crawling around, with their lights, they will be able to see the reflectiveness of the sticker which will identify the apartment, identify the door and it makes it easier for them to get to you. It is so important that these stickers stay on your door jambs and also important that residents, if they see the sticker coming off or it is not there, they should notify us immediately and we will replace it. It is a life safety issue not only for the firefighters, but for all residents, because if they are trapped in a fire as was the case last Saturday where we had four people trapped in a raging fire, you are just slowing the process up of the Fire Department getting to your apartment. Why would you do that?”

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Next CB #10 Meetings

The Ad Hoc Co-op City Committee of CB #10 will meeting in room 31 of the Bartow Center on Wednesday, January 16, at 7 p.m. Please make every effort to attend.

On Thursday, January 17, a public hearing on Blondell Commons and the next CB #10 monthly meeting will be held at Jeanne Jugan Residence, 2999 Schurz Avenue, Bronx, NY 10465. The meeting will begin at 7 p.m.

For further information, please contact Community Board 10 at (718) 892-1161.

Security Committee’s Narcan Training

Join the Riverbay Board’s Security Committee chaired by Director Jerome Rice on Feb. 2, when the committee will present a free NARCAN Training at 2 p.m. in room 26A of the Bartow Center. Seats are limited so register by Jan. 25.

To register for training, contact Director Rice at (917) 671-7862 or by emailing jrice@riverbaycorp.com.

On-site contractors closed off the lobby, assembled plywood and built a wall of protection around the main entrance of Building 16B, to extract glass windows and metal framing from around the entryway and storefront area. While the work is ongoing, shareholders will use the side door of the building as an alternate entrance to get in and out of the dwelling, and the lobby attendant is utilizing a video intercom located outside of the side door to the building to allow On Monday, January 7, contractors began closing access to residents and visi- the lobby in Building 16B for renovation. The lobby tors. was taped off to prevent residents from using the In addition to lobby re- front entrance. modeling, Riverbay staff will be upgrading the intercom sys- is ringing the intercom. The new board tems throughout the building. The inter- will also have LED lighting, while the com panel in the vestibule area was re- directory will be a different color; inmoved and disconnected on Monday stead of black, it’s going to be white – in preparation for the installation of the both features will help residents and visitors locate names on the list easier.” new intercom panel.

While the panel in the lobby is inEddie Diaz of the Riverbay Electrical Department, explained: “We’ve discon- stalled, appointments will be schednected all of the wirings and old systems uled with residents to set up the interso we could replace the entire intercom coms in their apartments. unit. Once that’s done, we have to label The newly constructed lobby enall of the wires so when we reconnect trances will have sturdier and stronger them, we know which apartments go doors, for example, one inward-openwith each particular set of cables. ing door when entering the building, in“The panel itself is going to be van- stead of inward-opening double doors. dal-proof, with a built-in camera to Most importantly, there will be several record and for shareholders to see who accessible door push-buttons that can

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By Wednesday, the lobby was completely boarded off from the rest of the building as workers did renovation work on the front entrance of the building.

be used by shareholders with disabilities. Additionally, the new entrance system will require the use of key fobs, a keyless entry device that will be used to get in and out of the buildings.

The lobby restorations are a project to modernize Co-op City’s over 40year-old buildings, as well as to improve access for all residents, and to be compliant with New York City Building and Fire codes.

New Room For Bereavement Support Group

The JASA Bereavement Support Group, facilitated by Rev. Dr. Robert A. Smith, Jr., has resumed meeting on Mondays, 1-3 p.m. in room 8 of the Dreiser Center. For further information, you may contact Dr. Smith at (917) 734-4058.

NCNW's Black History Month Celebration

The Co-op City branch of the NCNW will hold its Black History Month celebration on Saturday, February 23, in the Bartow Center.

Save the date and stay tuned for more information.

Bundle up on these cold, wintery days!

With the front entrance closed, residents and visitors are using the side door to enter and exit the building. The lobby attendant is monitoring who enters the building with the assistance of a video doorbell which visitors ring on the outside of the building.

Arrest

Detectives Squad were on routine surveillance patrol in a non-descript vehicle when they observed two males acting suspiciously. The detectives followed the males to Garage #1 on Darrow Place and observed them scale a wall and enter the garage. Additional CCPD units were summonsed and they secured the garage whereupon a floor by floor search of the garage was conducted.

On the outside of the building, the entire lobby area is boarded up with plywood to secure the work site as contractors perform the renovations inside.

The two men were arrested in the third floor stairwell in the garage.

They were both found in possession of power tools stolen from a contractor doing work in Garage #1. The contractor had locked the tools in a storage container within the garage. In addition to the tools, the suspects were also in possession of a bolt cutter that they had used to open the locked storage container.

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Photos by Ralph Henriquez

Neither of the arrested males live in Co-op City, although they both reside in the Bronx. They were transported to the 45th Precinct for processing. Both have been charged with burglary.

“As a result of superior investigative work and observational acumen, CCPD detectives effected an outstanding observation burglary arrest,” said Chief Riley.

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Candidates’ Forum

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tigative Journalist Nomiki Konst; and Activist Raphael Schweizer. They answered questions, as well as gave opening and closing statements, and reasons as to why those in the audience should vote for them.

Shirley Saunders, Female District Leader of the 82nd AD and president of the Co-op City Democratic Club, welcomed all in the room, including visitors and those intending to run for office. After her brief introduction, she introduced the moderator for the evening, Mr. Jerome Rice, vice president of the Co-op City Democratic Club and a Riverbay Board director.

you as well, who work behind the scenes to make sure the things that the city has not done, are actually addressed,” she stated.

While some candidates answered queries head-on, some deflected and spoke about their policies and why they would be good for the Public Advocate post instead. Public issues with the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) and tech giant Amazon HQ moving to Long Island City were frequent touch points made by participants.

On Wednesday, January 2, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced that the special election for Public Advocate would be held on February 26. The role of P.A., formerly held by now Attorney General Letitia James, who was sworn into her current position on New Year’s Day, and has been vacant since.

So far, over a dozen people have shown interest in the position, but candidates need to get a minimum of 3,750 signatures on their petitions, along with approval by Board of Elections commissioners. As of January 8, among the participants who attended the forum, and who have officially been cleared by the NYC Board of Elections to run for the seat, are: Former New York City Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito, Assemblyman Michael Blake, Assemblyman Daniel O’Donnell, New York City Councilman Rafael Espinal Jr., Assemblywoman Latrice Walker and New York City Councilman Jumaane Williams.

“The Co-op City Democratic Club had a wonderful Public Advocate forum,” said Mrs. Saunders following Monday night’s forum. “We had a full room of cooperators looking to be educated on the office of Public Advocate and who are the potential candiThe forum was well-attended by cooperators interested in learning more about the candidates dates. and their positions on important topics. See page 5 for more photos. Photo by Toriea McCauseland “We were graced with a group of intelligent, educated, skillful and dedicated participants whom all have histories of contributions to their comMr. Rice explained the “house” rules to all participants. Due to time conmunities and the city of New York. Their knowledge of the position of P.A. made straints, each person had three minutes for their opening and closing statements, their presentations most informative. We saw who is passionate about the proband two minutes to respond to questions. Questions were crafted so that voters in lems with city agencies especially, and the changes they would like to implement.” the audience could get to know each candidates’ stance on issues that matter to According to the New York City Council, “The Public Advocate acts as an the community and how they plan to help if elected to the office of New York ombudsperson for all New Yorkers – a government official who champions the City Public Advocate. All questions were directed to all candidates, and no perpublic and ensures the government is responsive to their needs.” The appointsonal attacks of any kind were allowed. ment requires a four-year term and a salary of $165,000.

Potential candidates answered a series of questions regarding issues, such as Board of Elections, the animal shelter verdict, legalizing marijuana: rehabilitation vs. revenue; racism; and New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA): ongoing problems with terrible housing conditions. The candidates unanimously agreed on the question, “What’s more important, people or politics?”

“We have an overdevelopment problem in NYC. Elected officials are not respecting the communities in NYC,” said local activist, Raphael Schweizer, who expressed his concerns regarding land use in the city. “We should be the ones making decisions when it comes to how our land is used and what is done in our communities.”

Assemblywoman Latrice Walker spoke passionately about her issues with NYCHA, she revealed her personal experiences while growing up in Brooklyn and how those experiences motivated her to go to law school to fight for those like her.

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Many shareholders attended the packed forum to hear directly from candidates who’ve expressed interest in the vacant Public Advocate seat of New York City. The panel featured twelve participants who answered questions, giving voters their position on issues that matter to the community. While some of the candidates were able to stay after the forum was over to mingle with shareholders, others had other engagements and had to leave. Ms. Shirley Saunders is president of the Co-op City Democratic Club.

The forum was moderated by Jerome Rice.

Photos by Toriea McCauseland and Rod Saunders

Co-op City Democratic Club Hosts Candidates’ Forum

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Due to the ongoing elevator modernization project, please pick-up your Co-op City Times from the bin in your lobby (pictured) on Saturday mornings.

Please assist your elderly or disabled neighbors by bringing a copy up to them.

Thank you for your cooperation.

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The Co-op City Times welcomes issue-oriented letters to the editor to be considered for publication. All letters, in prose, not poetry, must be addressed to the editor, not to third parties. All letters must be signed by the writers and include their addresses and phone numbers, which will be kept confidential, so that the editor can the–authenticity the authors. or unsigned letters will not be accepted for publication.

L etters – verify •–• • – • –of•– • – •Anonymous – –•–• – •cannot – • exceed – •– 350 • –words.

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

Letter to the Editor

Thanks To Community For Supporting Kwanzaa Celebration To the Editor, On behalf of the Coalition of African-American Churches & Community Organizations, Inc., our sincere appreciation is extended to the following persons who generously donated their time and efforts to ensure the success of our Kwanzaa celebration: Daisy Young-Anderson, Glynis Bruce, Merville Chambers, June Grimes, Lyonne Hall, John Hill, Susan McCaskill, Jay McKenzie, Lorraine Parker, Mary Randolph, Shirley Rooney, Sheila Russell, Chris Stroughton and Joyce Wilson.

We also thank State Senator Jamaal Bailey, keynote speaker; Ebony Lambright, M.C.; Deborah Nelson and Monifa Taylor for the libration prayer & candle lighting ceremony and to Elder Francine Reva Jones who is the major coordinator of the Kwanzaa Fest.

Please accept our heartfelt appreciation.

The Coalition is eternally grateful to everyone who came out to celebrate with us. We look forward to hosting all of you again next year.

—Virginia Stewart

Riverbay Safety News Alert

Domestic Hot Water Shutdown — Building 7

Riverbay’s Power Plant will be conducting repairs on the heat exchanger located in the pump room of your building. During the repairs, the domestic hot water service will be shut down in your building. Cold water, heat and electricity will not be affected.

How To Respond When An Active Shooter Is In Your Vicinity

Quickly determine the most reasonable way to protect your life – run, hide or fight. Seconds count.

RUN: If there is an accessible escape path, evacuate.

Act quickly to put as much distance between yourself and the shooter as possible.

• Have an escape route and plan in mind • GO, regardless of whether others agree to follow • Leave your belongings • Keep your hands visible and empty • Help others escape, if possible • Prevent individuals from entering an area where the active shooter may be • Do not attempt to move wounded people • Call 9-1-1 when it’s safe to do so HIDE: If you cannot escape, find a place to hide and barricade yourself.

• Choose a place that is out of view • Lock the door and block it with heavy furniture or office equipment • Hide behind solid objects away from the door • If possible, choose a place that doesn’t trap you or restrict your options to move • Turn off lights and computers • Silence your phone and keep quiet • Call 9-1-1 if it’s safe; if you can’t speak, just stay on the line FIGHT: As a last resort, and only if your life is in danger and you cannot flee, attempt to take the shooter down. Your chance of survival is greater if you try to incapacitate the shooter by: • Acting as aggressively as possible • Throwing items and improvising weapons • Yelling • Committing to your actions When Law Enforcement Arrives: • Remain calm and follow instructions • Keep hands visible and empty

Date: Monday, January 14 Time: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

As soon as work is completed, the hot water will be restored. However, it may take some time for the system to build up to the proper temperature.

While we know this is an inconvenience to our shareholders, we appreciate your patience and understanding as we continue to do our best to repair the hot water system.

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Special Election for Public Advocate Office on Feb. 26

NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio has set Tuesday, February 26, as the date of a special election for a new public advocate to serve out the unexpired term of Letitia James, who was elected last November and sworn into office on January 1, 2019 as the new state attorney general.

The winner of the Feb. 26 special election will hold the office until Dec. 31, 2019 and will have to run in a primary election this September and in a general election in November in order to hold onto the seat and serve out the remainder of James’ term to 2021.

Shareholders are encouraged to go to the polls on February 26 and vote for the candidate of their choice.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR We welcome your letters to the editor, however, if you would like your letter to be considered for publication, it must be signed, and include your address and phone number – which will be kept confidential – so the authenticity of the writer can be verified. The Co-op City Times does not print anonymous or unsigned letters.

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.

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Anonymous or unsigned letters will not be accepted for publication. Letters cannot exceed 350 words. Ideally, they should be typed. All letters must be in the Co-op City Times office in Room 21, Bartow Community Center, by 3 p.m. every Monday to be considered for publication in that week’s edition. Views and opinions expressed in letters and Directors’ Viewpoint are solely the writer’s, and not necessarily shared by the Co-op City Times or Riverbay Corp.

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Public Safety Report

Juvenile Reports Prepared By Public Safety Offices For Offenses Committed By Persons Under The Age Of 16

Officers of the Co-op City Department of Public Safety are authorized to prepare Juvenile Reports when offenses of the law are committed by persons at least seven years of age, but less than sixteen years of age. The Juvenile Report is a New York City Police Department form which is utilized when certain types of offenses are committed by persons under the age of 16.

Preparation of the Juvenile Report takes the place of an arrest for all Violations and some Misdemeanors.

When a Juvenile Report is issued, it is forwarded to the youth officer at the 45th Precinct. The youth officer at the 45th Precinct determines what type of follow up is required. Parents of the child are often contacted to monitor future activity. The Juvenile Report can start the process of intervention before serious delinquent activity begins.

When a child is taken into custody for the issuance of a Juvenile Report, the parents of the child are notified. It becomes necessary for the parent to respond to Public Safety Headquarters and possibly also to the 45th Precinct with identification to pick up the child. In the event that the child is truant from school, the school is also contacted. School Safety is notified and the child is returned to school. After school hours if the parent cannot be reached, the child may be transported to a Juvenile Detention facility.

A Co-op City Community Complaint is also issued when the child is a Co-op City resident and the offense was committed within Co-op City. The Co-op City Community Complaint carries a monetary fine and can be added to the monthly carrying charges. Subsequent violations result in increased fines. Multiple violations can lead to eviction. This helps to maintain a high quality of life and low crime rate within the community.

Juvenile Reports are often issued for fighting during school arrival and departure times. The officers of the Co-op City Department of Public Safety are strategically placed adjacent to the schools for the purpose of protecting the life and property of the residents of Co-op City. Students are encouraged to walk directly home or promptly board the bus to return home.

Parents of school age children should instruct children to respond home without delay and refrain from engaging in fighting while on the way to and from school. Engaging in activities such as snowball throwing or water balloon fights often escalates to fighting or other violence. Throwing snowballs or other objects at moving vehicles or pedestrians may result in property damage or serious injury. Criminal penalties for this type of activity can be severe. An activity that may have started out as fun can have detrimental results. Although not so serious, last year we had many children lose their cellphones while playing in the snow.

Parents should also make sure students are always in possession of the proper bus pass or MetroCard for boarding the bus. Any theft or loss of bus pass should be reported immediately in order that a replacement can be issued. Children should be directed never to board the buses from the rear door. This act is dangerous and also illegal. Plainclothes enforcement by special New York City Agents on many city buses is in effect.

It is always important for cooperators to call the Department of Public Safety when they observe any suspicious activity, especially during school arrival and dismissal times. Youths observed fighting or attempting to enter the buildings for the purpose of loitering should be reported immediately.

Don’t forget, the Department of Public Safety has a lost and found for keys and eyeglasses located at our office at 2049 Bartow Avenue, lower level. If you

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Public Safety Blotter 12/30/18 – 1/5/19 Dec. 30, 2018 – 99 Darrow Place, Garage 1 CCPD Anti-Crime Unit observed two males walking along the outside of the parking garage carrying large bolt cutters. One male climbed the side of the garage and entered the second floor level and opened the door for the second male to enter. CCPD units surrounded the garage, while plainclothes units searched the garage and found the males with no lawful reason to be in the location and in possession of tools used for breaking into vehicles. Both males were arrested and face multiple charges.

Jan. 1, 2019 – 100 Asch Loop CCPD’s Emergency Service Unit responded to a report of a multi-vehicle accident. The driver apparently fell asleep at the wheel and struck three parked cars. There were no injuries reported.

Jan. 2, 2019 – 600 Baychester Ave. CCPD’s Emergency Service Unit responded to a wellness check and did force entry into the apartment to find a male in need of medical attention. The male was transported to the hospital in stable condition.

find keys or eyeglasses, bring them to Public Safety. Be sure to check here if you have lost these items as well. The Public Safety Department has had several recent experiences of reuniting owners with their cell phones. If you find a cell phone, please do the right thing and bring it down to Public Safety. Someday someone may do the same thing for you or your family member.

In New York State, the Expanded “Move Over” law has been in effect since January 1, 2012. This law makes it a violation to fail to move over a lane when approaching a service vehicle, such as a tow truck or a stopped emergency vehicle with or without its warning lights on. This violation carries a fine of up to $150.00 and up to two points on your license. The purpose of this law is to protect emergency responders and other service vehicles.

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OPPORTUNITIES AT CO-OP CITY For information on CONTRACT OPPORTUNITIES ONLY, please contact: Lenya Garcia at Lgarcia@riverbay corp.com; and Anatoliy Budnitskiy at abudnitskiy@riverbaycorp.com. Please note: emails should be sent to both parties.

Please DO NOT email resumes for EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES to the aforementioned emails. For EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES, please see the end of the employment listings for specific directions.

CONTRACT OPPORTUNITIES There are no contract opportunities to list this week. Please check next week.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES Job#/Position

Department

Union/Non-Union

Posting Dates:

Janitorial

Non-Union

Ongoing

18-08 Temp Porter (Part Time)

Position Profile & Duties

Responsibilities include the day-to-day cleaning and restoration of assigned internal/ external areas of Residential Buildings and/or Community Centers, as well as, additional duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.

1. HS Diploma or equivalent is a plus.

2. Working knowledge of janitorial equipment, tools, and material.

3. 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 80 pounds.

4. Must be available for emergency work.

5. Bi-Lingual is a plus.

Job#/Position

Department

Union/Non-Union

Posting Dates:

18-17 Temp Groundsperson (Part Time)

Grounds

Non-Union

Ongoing

Position Profile & Duties

Responsibilities include the day-to-day duties in the landscaping, maintenance of and general upkeep of company grounds and property greens as well as, additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.

1. HS Diploma or equivalent is a plus.

2. Candidate should have a working knowledge of grounds equipment, tools, and material.

3. 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 100 pounds.

4. Knowledge of OSHA and safety requirements related to performing janitorial duties.

5. Must be available for emergency work.

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Please Visit The Bartow Administration Office To See All Jobs Posted.

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Co-op City Times / January 12, 2019

The Race is On

Director’s Viewpoint

Mary Pearson Secretary Public Advocates A-Poppin’ The NYC Public Advocate race is on with whoknows-how-many candidates. Actually, as of today, January 12, no one knows exactly who qualifies to appear on the ballot. The qualification period ends tomorrow, Sunday, the 13, with the final tally and decision revealed Monday, January 14. After that, it’s matching-public-funds decision time for the candidates and then on to the hustle leading up to the special election on Tuesday, February 26.

It is an amazingly popular race for many reasons.

Here are just a few of those reasons: 1.) The Public Advocate position can lead to the mayoralty (it worked for Bill de Blasio). 2.) The position can lead to another higher office, such as NYS Attorney General (it worked for Letitia James). 3.) One needn’t quit one’s day job to run.

Regarding reason #3, in the case of the several City Council members in the race, it could win one of them a more prestigious NYC political position without jeopardizing their current positions. In the case of the Assembly members running, it could allow one of them to put Albany in the rear view mirror and move back home to NYC – not to bad-mouth Albany, but baby, it’s cold outside.

Follow the Ru-els!

The campaign finance rules, if anyone can find them or follow them, have changed this year. (As of two weeks ago, the website hadn’t even been updated to include this special election and the new rules.)

Candidates have a choice of a lower donation ceiling, for a greater matching multiplier, affecting a higher qualified amount. The other choice is to keep the higher ceiling for a lower maximum matching amount at a lower matching ratio. Confused yet? You are not alone. Even the cue card writers on Errol Lewis’ New York 1 Road to City Hall program are confused.

The new matching fund ratio is $8 to $1, up to a new $250 eligible contribution limit, raised from the $6 to $1 ratio on contributions up to the $175 matching eligible limit. That means the new multiplier is nine instead of the old seven. The supporter contributes $10 and the City contributes eight times that amount more, equaling $80 added to the original $10 totaling $90 in the candidate’s campaign coffers… maybe. I say maybe because all the rules need to be perfectly followed to get those public matching funds.

Contribute the new maximum of $250 and the candidate could end up with an additional $2000 which makes $2250, not $2000 as the New York 1 cue cards would have you believe. What hope is there for our future if our arithmetic skills have sunk so low that the new rules stump the political pros!

But Wait! There’s More!

The new ratios, limits, and matching fund amounts don’t go into effect until 2021 and won’t become mandatory until 2022. But this is only 2019 so why talk about the new and improved matching funds that are out of reach for two more years? Ah, there’s an exception: except for special elections in off years.

And this is a special election in an off year! And this one is so special that the candidates can choose which of the cockamamie rules they wish to follow.

Since the City Council passed the new rules after fundraising had already begun, this year it’s optional.

Choose the old rules or the new rules.

So why would a special election candidate choose the lower ratio amount for this election? Because the old limit per contributor was $5100 versus the new limit of $2000 per (with lower amounts for certain doing-business-with-the-city contributors and, according to one source, halved for off cycle voting, aka 2019!). If someone has supporters with deeper pockets, they’ll choose door #1, meaning the old maximums and minimums and ratios. In any case, this year for this election, each candidate must verifiably raise $62,500 minimum from a minimum of 500 individual contributors. Each candidate must also submit a minimum of 3,750 verifiably qualifying petition sig-

natures. All this in a twelve-day period.

The new set of rules were enacted to encourage less established and less moneyed candidates to face wealthier competitors. That will sorta, kinda have to wait for a while.

And that’s why, one day before the end of the petition period, we still do not know who qualifies! The whole process is extremely Goldilocks-like. It has to be just right, not too this and not too that.

Here it Comes Again The bottom line is: if you care who the next Public Advocate will be (the job description, by the way, is sort of a one-person complaint department for the people of New York City as opposed to a cheerleader for business-as-usual interests), I’d advise you to brush up on each candidate. Don’t bother looking for a petition to sign, though. The petitioning period is over. You blinked and you missed it! But don’t worry.

You’ll have another chance to do it all again (petitions, donations) or for the first time, in just a few months. You see, this is a special election called to fill in just the tail end of the second year of the remainder of Leticia James’ four-year term. To choose a more long term NYC Public Advocate, the rigmarole starts back up in time for the September primary and the November general election, to compete to complete the last two years of Tish’s term which expires on December 31, 2021. (Which in reality contains the maximum 51 days of City Council Speaker Corey Johnson’s current acting public advocate term. Ay yi yi!) You think this is too much for you to follow?

Even Wikipedia can’t keep it straight.

Now that’s a Special Election!

Thanks for planning on voting on February 26th.

Democracy is good for Co-op City.

718-219-2211; mpearson@riverbayboard.com.

Neighbors, please remember to curb your dog.

It is the law!

Broun Place Townhouse Association

Neighbors, thank you in advance for coming and joining us January 16 at Broun Place’s January meeting spotlighting New York State Assemblyperson Michael Benedetto. Your presence enhances our meetings and we share news, communicate information and break bread together, so come to our home and hear plans for Co-op City, ask questions and get first-hand answers. You may write questions in advance and submit them so we can respectfully submit them to Mr. Benedetto.

Now we get used to writing 2019! In review, we want to pay respects to a few beloved, departed community leaders: Tony Illis, Joe Boiko, Harriet Jeffries and Eleanor Bailey. These people are truly exceptional, part of the Mt. Rushmore of Co-op City. For me, their faces and influence are part of Co-op’s social and political history. They tirelessly participated in community. Last weekend, Staci Anne Yellin-Rice, a well-known, former community member lost her battle to cancer at 55. Staci juggled a nursing career, mothering three children and working p/t for the Co-op City Times during the 1990’s. Please keep her family in your thoughts and prayers.

Next, a correction of omission, we salute Jim Roberts, Danielle Cruz and FiiFi Frimpong on writing, “The Year in Review 2018.” They did a mighty great job.

We also remember saying, “Good luck and good luck” to Bill Stuttig and his family. Their home is now very far west of the Bronx.

A final holiday note, we hope your holiday was great and that

you’ve enjoyed our beautiful lights, in the spirit of peace and good will. Our collection was $200+ with three sealed envelopes all given to Martin, our Groundsman, on Christmas Eve day. Thank you to exceptional neighbors: Nina Calderon, the Burrus family, Walkers, Richardson, Emily Sanchez, Lazaar, Roberts, Spauldings and Secret Santas, too, for their generous gifts.

By now, you must have noticed, 7 Broun Place outside wall, safety lights are repaired. Thank you to the CSO team for getting this done.

Our secretary, Reverend Grace Emanuel, shared this: State Assemblyperson Marcos Crespo is hosting two seminars, today, January 12, in the Bronx, Mott Haven Library, 321 East 140th St, Bronx 10454, and January 26, in Brooklyn, Crown Heights Library, 560 New York Avenue, Brooklyn 11225.

These seminars highlight information on student loan debt and offer free confidential financial counseling. For more information and registration, go to nyc.gov/dca. Walk-ins will be seen on a first-come, first-served basis. Visit the above-mentioned website for more information.

Birthday greetings to our former cooperator Ms. Dorothy Sheller. If you have a greeting or tiding about a community member, please pass it on and it will be in our press release to keep as a hard copy souvenir. Broun Place Executive Committee wishes those recovering from illness and hardships, a speedy, complete recovery and many good days ahead. It’s also not too late to benefit from that flu shot.

—Eva Kindaichi-Lazaar

Co-op City Times / January 12, 2019

Major Capital Projects Being Addressed This Year

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We are already almost midway through the first also addressing a number of smaller, more obscure Management Report month of the new year and management has started items that are necessary to improve the infrastructure work on a number of capital projects that were included of the development and ensure efficient delivery of in our 5-year capital plan. We have spent the last year services to shareholders. For example, we replace approximately 4-5 building transformers every year and a half vetting contractors, planning for these projand we’re online to do that again this year. We are also ects, working out logistics and now we are ready to begin the work. continuing work on some of the domestic water mains We have already reported on the projected time frame for the projects that are in progress, for example, with the elevator modernization project, it will take in some of the buildings. We have about three more about half a year for each building to have both of its elevators modernized and buildings in which to complete this work. We are also returned to service. If we keep that schedule, we should have about 40 elevators working with the architect on potential ideas on how to done each year and it should take us four years to complete the entire elevator refresh the appearance of our three commercial malls. project.

In addition, we are hoping to finally get boiler #2 hooked up in the power plant which we started this week in and hopefully available by the next heating season.

The Chevron building entrance renovations Building 16B is projected to be completed this year, assuming there are no This past summer, due to load shedding activities at the Power Plant through unforeseen circumstances. Each lobby will take approximately three weeks and our performance in Con Ed’s Distribution Load Relief Program (DLRP) and there is a total of 19 lobbies. After 16B, we will move on to Building 16A, then Commercial System Relief Program (CSRP) covering May 2018 through Sep1B & 1A, followed by 3B & 3A. We expect to complete these lobbies by April tember 2018, Riverbay earned $3.1M. After paying the 8% fee to our energy consultants, Direct Energy, Riverbay’s net revenue was $2.9M from these two probefore moving on to the others.

Law 11 work in Sections 1-4 where we grams.

We have started the mandatory Local are knocking off loose concrete and will do the repairs in the near future.

Prior to Direct Energy, Riverbay’s energy consultant received an 18% fee, as In the Spring, we will also be starting Local Law 11 work in Section Five. opposed to the current 8%. After doing extensive review of the market and due to Buildings 26, 30 and 31 will be the first to be addressed. Emergency sidewalk yeoman’s work conducted by our Power Plant Director Anthony Ligato and our bridging has already been up at these locations for almost the last two years and Internal Auditor Averil James-Bonnette, we made the decision to switch our obviously we want to get the bridging down so shareholders may see us mobi- demand response energy consultants. By doing so, we saved the Riverbay Corlizing as early as late February, depending on the weather. This is a three year poration $316,000 for our demand response performances this past summer.

Additionally, Riverbay also earned $1.4M in Stand-By Credit for the Power project and as we move on to other buildings, we will have to erect sidewalk Plant’s performance this past summer, and we will keep all of that money because bridging, but until that time, we won’t have to put up the bridging.

Once these three buildings have been completed as part of Phase 1, there is a the work was performed solely by our Power Plant staff. Under the previous possibility that we may be able to get to Buildings 27 and 33 also this year, before energy contract, the consultant’s fee would have been 18%, so this too has moving onto the next five buildings in Section Five over the course of 2020-2021. amounted to significant savings for the shareholders of Co-op City.

Total savings from Con Ed’s demand response, and the Stand-By Credit proDuring the Local Law 11 work, we will be repairing spalling concrete and performing corrective masonry façade work that includes the balconies. As a result, grams was $568,000 due to the energy consultant contract being redone. shareholders with terraces will not be able to use their balconies until these repairs have been finished and the city signs off on the work.

In the Spring when the weather improves, we will also resume work to remove cement and steel beams from the roofs of the garages and finish installation of lighting so that the roofs can be reopened for parking.

Currently, we are continuing with portico repairs in Buildings 6 and 18 where there have been leaks and cement spalling. Afterwards, we will move on to Buildings 23 and 25. There are also 4-5 more buildings where this work will have to be done but for now, we are completing 6, 18, 23 and 25 and will then monitor the results to make sure the repairs are holding before proceeding to the other buildings.

At some point this year, we will also be upgrading our laundry facilities. Once the Board approves a contract, every laundry room will get brand new washers, dryers, the rooms will be painted, new counter tops installed, new cash machines • Practicing in Co-op City since and laundry carts will be replaced. The proposal that the Board is considering 1975 now will make features like remote monitoring of your wash from your smart phone available so you’ll know when your wash is done, the ability to add money • Board Certified in Foot Surgery to your laundry card online and by using credit and debit cards in addition to cash, the barcode on the machine and using your smartphone to take a picture of through the Coinmach app to report an outage or if you lost funds in the machines • ALL conditions of the foot and would like to put in a claim. treated This year, we also hope to have the Dreiser Auditorium rehab completed. Our goal is to have it open by New Year’s Eve. The construction period will probably • We accept most health be about six months so if we can get the work started by April-May, we should be insurance plans able to complete it. are continuing to work on the underground leak by the Adler Place townWe • Participating in the Medicare houses. At this point, depending on the weather, we are looking to do the shut Diabetic Shoe Program down around Martin Luther King, Jr. Day like we did last year since that zone supplies heat and hot water to the schools in Education Park. We must therefore schedule this type of work when school is out. It was for this same reason that we • Evening and Saturday did the emergency hot water shut down overnight this past week in Zone 1 so as appointments to have service back on once school is in session in the morning.

While most residents will see these larger scale projects in progress, we are

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NOW ACCEPTING AETNA!!

Dr. Lewis Wolstein

No Standing/Parking In Dumpster Pads Shareholders are reminded that there is no standing or parking in the dumpster pads.

These areas are strictly for the use of Riverbay Corporation vehicles. All unauthorized vehicles will be towed at vehicle owners’ expense.

Thank you for your cooperation.

Call:

“Se Habla Español”

718.671.7226 100 DeKruif Place

Building 8 • Ground Floor Section 1 • Co-op City • Bronx, NY 10475

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Co-op City Times / January 12, 2019

Community Upgrades

Director’s Viewpoint

Francine Reva Jones Assistant Secretary

For this year of 2019, you will see the beginning of several enhancements in our community. The upgrade that will probably affect cooperators the most is the elevator renovation, which has already begun in several of our buildings. It will take five years to complete them all. Please allow yourself more time to get to and from your apartment while this renewal takes place.

The other noticeable upgrade will be the lobby doors. After nearly 50 years, a facelift is truly needed.

The doors of my building look so bad that I regret having to look at them as I enter. However, I am patiently waiting for the new doors.

Also coming in 2019 will be new washing machines, dryers and a facelift to our laundry rooms. I had the opportunity to test the new Speed Queen washing machines in Building 25 and found them to be satisfactory. Cooperators will also be able to use a credit card for payment.

An important enhancement that is not visible, but which the cooperators want and need, is improvement in the telephone communication service. Last month, it appeared to be getting better. However, this week I could not get through to the Parking Facilities Department. No one answered the telephone and there was no answering machine request to leave a message. I received a call from a cooperator on Monday, who tried to reach the Maintenance Department because she had a question regarding the hot water shutoff in Sections 1, 2, 3 and 4. However, no one answered the phone. Fortunately, I was able to answer her question. I realize that Management is working on multiple projects, but they should know that one of the most frustrating issues that coopera-

tors must contend with is the poor phone service. I expect that the community will receive an update on when an acceptable call system will be implemented to the satisfaction of all residents.

My organization recently held the 22nd Annual Kwanzaa Celebration in Bartow Center, room 31. I am really pleased with the improvements to that room. There are new tables, chairs, floors, countertops, paint job, etc. The improvement that I appreciate most is that the window blinds have been removed. Some of the panels were too long and some were missing. They made the room look tacky.

Ms. Danielle O’Connor, director of the Parking and Storage Dept., has beautified this room. Although there is presently no window treatment, the shabby blinds have been removed and new ones are expected.

Ms. O’Connor is also responsible for the new E-Z Pass access to the garages. She has made fantastic accomplishments.

Building 33 It was wonderful news that the gas in Building 33 was turned back on. I have a few friends in Building 33 and one who had done major cooking for our Kwanzaa Karamu Feast. She regretted being unable to do so this year, as well as making preparations for the Thanksgiving and Christmas Holidays for her family. In order to assist these cooperators, Management offered them $100 toward a cooking appliance of their choice. The gas leak was an unfortunate occurrence, but emergencies happen. Management predicted that the shutoff might last until after the holidays, and they were right. However, I believe that they did all they could to hasten the restoration of service to cooperators.

Building Associations Attending your building association is a very important community activity. I write about it nearly every week. In order to entice cooperators to participate, there must be transparency. Most building associations are guided by bylaws, which spell out how

Building 21 Association Step Your Game Up Hello, shareholders. I had a totally different article crafted for you today, but just after I hit “send” on my laptop and sent it to the CC Times staff, I received a phone call. It was from a dear friend, original cooperator, Kyle Carter (i.e., son Anthony Telesford of former Riverbay Board Director Ralph Carter), who was concerned for our safety. Kyle had heard that there was smoke coming from the basement of Building 21. It was Saturday, January 5, at about 8:24 p.m.

Earlier that day, you might remember, there was an apartment fire on Baychester in Building 1. While we chatted, you could hear the fire trucks stopping in front of the building. At least 25 firefighters could be seen convening in the rear of the lobby on the downstairs lobby monitor. Imagine the horror; another fire in Co-op City in one day? Thank goodness for shareholder Anthony Telesford (pictured above).

I encountered Mr. Telesford in the lobby. He informed me that he was in the basement and smelled smoke. He began investigating and went to the laundry room, where he found smoke billowing from one of the machines. He then called 9-1-1 and had the Fire Department sent out at once. We are not only proud of you, Anthony, we are blessed to call you neighbor, friend and the pinnacle of what a resident and shareholder of this cooperative should be. The Building 21 Association salutes Mr. Anthony Telesford.

Let us venture to say that we all must step up

our game and when we hear something, see something, smell something or just know something is not quite right, then we must do something.

Floor Captains are an absolute necessity in every building…Thanks to the cooperators of Building 21 who have stepped up to the plate and volunteered to be Floor Captain for their floor. You know who you are, and we truly appreciate you.

All we ask of a Floor Captain is the following: 1. Collect Contact Numbers (for your floor only). List all emergency contact numbers and distribute to each neighbor 2. Co-op City Times: Place them at each apartment door (delivered on Saturdays) 3. Elevator Notices: Read them and talk to your neighbors about them 4. Promote: Meetings, clubs and gatherings 5. Encourage your neighbors to: • Vote, vote, vote, in the Riverbay election!

• Make calls to the Riverbay offices Security: 718-671-3050 CSO Offices: 718-320-3300 Our next 21 Association gathering will be on January 27. Everyone from all buildings, mark your calendars accordingly; you are welcome to come. Questions regarding the 21 Association; Email: 21association@gmail.com; Call: 347.504.1821; Attend the monthly meetings every 4th Thursday in the gathering room in the rear of the B-section, at 7 p.m.

Think Tank at Building 21 is back in session every Friday, 8:00-9:30 p.m., rear of 21B. All are welcomed. Each one of us divided by all of us equals a force for good. See you around the neighborhood!

—Michelle Marbury

their building association will function. Basically, it includes the membership, objective, officers, duties of officers, term of office, voting process, etc. Generally, the association president is responsible for seeing that the bylaws are upheld and the vote by the membership governs. Failure to comply with the bylaws causes confusion, suspicion and mistrust. There have been complaints about a few building associations when the leadership decided that they could do whatever they pleased, against the wishes of the membership, and Riverbay has intervened. If your building association fails to practice transparency and there is discontent among the membership, the membership has the right to vote for new officers. If the leadership is making this impossible to do by failing to call meetings, this is unacceptable. Co-op City needs strong, involved building associations that will support our community. Do the right thing!

The Family My daughter and grandson visited me for the holidays and it was such a pleasure having them. They live down south now and I get to see them only once or twice a year. My family came together to do several things while they were in town, including celebrating Christmas and Kwanzaa together. We visited friends, went shopping and saw a Broadway play called, “American Son.” Also, because my family is among the original shareholders, we were interviewed by Iman Drammeh for the 50th Anniversary Oral History. My daughter was interviewed just before the cutoff date, and Ms. Drammeh even allowed my grandson to say a few words. Ms. Drammeh is doing an excellent job. I am anxiously waiting for the Oral History to be available for us to hear.

An offering A true friend is one who will tell a friend when s/he is wrong.

Contact 718-671-5957; fjones@riverbayboard.com.

Building 10 Association

Greetings, fellow cooperators.

Post-Holiday Celebration – Today, Saturday, January 12, from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m., the Building 10 Association will be having its annual Post-Holiday Celebration. Good food, drink, music and fun will be the order of business for the evening.

Food will be catered, but you are welcome to bring your favorite dish or dessert. Come on down to the association room (rear of Building 10B) and celebrate with your neighbors.

Mental Health Training – On January 26, from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., a training session on Mental Health will be held in the Building 10 Association room. This training will teach participants how to help adults experiencing anxiety, depression, psychosis, and substance use disorder. All participants must register prior to the training. Register at: https://building10bxmhfa.timetap.com/ Class size is limited.

Participants will receive a certificate for completing the 8hour course. Light refreshments will be served. Please see the flyer in the lobby for more information.

General Membership Meeting – Our next meeting will be held on Tuesday, January 29, at 7 p.m. (doors open at 6:45 p.m.) in the Building 10 Association room (rear lobby of Bldg. 10B). We are looking forward to seeing everyone. Light refreshments will be served.

New Cooperators – Welcome, all new cooperators. We look forward to seeing you at the next general membership meeting.

Theatre Club – This is a social event for Building 10 cooperators. We have a few tickets left to see the new Broadway play, “Choir Boy.” The show is February 16 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $90 (orchestra seats). For more information, please call 718-320-2366.

We would like to wish all January babies a very happy birthday.

To the homebound and sick, we wish you a speedy recovery.

To all who have lost a loved one recently, we give our deepest condolences.

Have a great week.

—Jewel Crawford-Duncan

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Co-op City Times / January 12, 2019 As we completed our 22nd Annual Kwanzaa Celebration, it is an appropriate time to reflect on the past year and examine our achievements as on organization. We must remember the mistakes we’ve made and the lessons we’ve learned from our past experiences and employ them as we forge to the future. We must pause to acknowledge the contributions and the sacrifices of the innumerable unsung patriots whose devotion and toll paved the way only to mention a few who excelled in every field of endeavor to help us, to reflect not only on our ability and hard work, but also on the qualities that are unique. No matter what the challenges of the future, we are secure in the knowledge that we will prevail and succeed.

We are the descendants of people who overcame slavery, colonialism and natural disasters to be free and independent. Our history assures us that we can achieve whatever we set our minds to do. But a house divided cannot stand. Therefore, let us put aside all that would separate us and concentrate on our common heritage and common goals. Remember our motto.

The Coalition of African-American Churches & Community Organizations of Co-op City, Inc.’s next general membership meeting will be held on Tuesday, February 5, at 12 p.m. in the Dreiser Community Center, room 15. We are requesting all members to please attend. Please watch this column for further information. It is important that two representatives should be sent from each organization to attend all Coalition meetings.

The Coalition of African-American Churches & Community Organizations thanks everyone who came to our 22nd Annual Kwanzaa Celebration on

Saturday, December 29, 2018. Special thanks to the guest speaker, N.Y. Senator Jamaal Bailey, and Bokandeye African-American Dance Theater, Mistress of Ceremonies Sister Ebony Rae Lambright, Sister Deborah C. Nelson, Riverbay Board Director Elder Francine R. Jones.

The Coalition would like to thank the Kwanzaa Donors 2018, the Riverbay Fund, Inc., N.Y. State Senator Jamaal Bailey, Amalgamated Bank, Assemblyman Michael Benedetto, Capri Deli IV, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz, Congressman Eliot Engel, Granby’s Funeral Services, N.Y. State Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie, Francine R. Jones, Hattie Lucas, Harman T. Leacock, McCall’s Bronxwood Funeral Home, Popeye’s, Rodman & Campbell PC, St. Joseph’s Episcopal Church, Lottie Townes, Food Universe and Stop and Shop Supermarkets.

Please inform the Coalition of any suggestions that you may have. Ms. Virginia Stewart is the president of the Coalition. Phone number, (718) 671-4506.

The Coalition is a non-profit organization dedicated to maintaining and improving the quality of life of cooperators while providing educational and culturally enriching programs for the community. We also act as one voice for all Coalition members where there are issues of common concern and human rights. We also sponsor the Friends & Family Day Celebration, and the Annual Kwanzaa Celebration events, both free for the community. Members of the Coalition include the following: African-American Association; Co-op City Baptist Church; Retirees of Dreiser Loop; Harriet Tubman Independent Democratic Club; NAACP, Co-op City Branch; and St. Joseph’s Episcopal Church.

Churches and organizations that desire to join the Coalition may apply for membership by calling (718) 671-4506 or (718) 671-9610 for membership application, which should be returned with a letter on your church/organization’s letterhead and signed by the minister/president. Read the Coalition’s weekly column for information about events and issues.

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

—Harman T. Leacock

Coalition of African American Churches & Community Organizations

Building 32 Association Do You Want Our Building Association To Continue To Exist?

Unfortunately, we have lost our association president, Eleanor G. Bailey, and we are sorely in need of members for our executive board. We all know how much our association meant to Ms. Bailey and, in her memory, we need to continue.

Without an executive board, there will be no more holiday decorations, Halloween candy for our children, Friday night game night, trips, access to information, and involvement with the Section Five Association, as well as informative guest speakers at our meetings. Without your participation, the Building 32 Association will cease to exist.

We have scheduled a meeting, hopefully not our last, for Wednesday, January 23, at 7:30 p.m., in our association room in Building 32B, first floor rear. Everyone is welcome. There will be refreshments.

Please attend!

—Lorna Smith

Building 25 Association

Last week, you should have received in the mail Riverbay c/o SiteCompli Safety Notice Processing package. The information contained in this package gives knowledge, refreshed and updated information regarding the dwelling in which we live, to keep us safe.

For your convenience, below are a few terminology clarifications: Our type of Construction is Noncombustible – which is one of the six building construction categories established by Insurance Service Office, Inc. (ISO) in its Commercial Lines Manual (CLM) for purpose of developing rates for insuring commercial property based on susceptibility to damage by fire. The ranking of our building construction category within the six categories, with code-1 as the least fire-resistive, and code-6 as the most fire-resistive, we are noncombustible code-3.

Our sprinkler system coverage indicate Partial – The partial sprinkler system is stalled in areas of the building deemed most hazardous, in our case the Compactor Chute and basement to the 4th floor and for the most part actually makes a non-sprinklered building safer.

Means of Egress – a place or means of going out, in other words, exit. This package shows where locations are for exiting your building.

Finally, New York City law requests residents living in a building with three or more apartments to complete and return this form to their landlord on or before February 15th. There are a few ways to return this form—US Mail, prepaid postage envelope enclosed; Fax, 646-755-3631; Telephone 646-392-7233; or online, www.safebuildingsnyc.com, enter the Response Code provided in your package and follow the instructions provided.

We wish all neighbors born in January a Happy Birthday, and for those who have been under the weather, we hope you get better soon.

Our next meeting will be scheduled for Tuesday, January 15, at 7:30 p.m. If you cannot make it to meetings due to scheduling or other obstacles in your way, please log onto our building email address at building25ca@gmail.com and address your emails to any or all members of Building 25 Association. Friendly reminder, our building annual dues are $5.00 per family. We would like to thank the residents who have paid their annual dues. Dues are collected at our monthly meetings by Carol Eilets, treasurer, or Celeste Stukes, asst. treasurer.

I will close with the following: “Firefighters are some of the most selfless public servants you will ever encounter.” –Denis Leary —Wanda Bailey

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Co-op City Times / January 12, 2019

Velocity Track Club New York

Co-op City Little League

Velocity Track Club wishes everyone a prosperous, healthy and Free Baseball Clinics And Registration Open happy New Year! We had an outstanding 2018 year and I’m excited for Co-op City Little League began its FREE baseball the possibilities for 2019! clinic and registration for the 2019 season. Please In 2018, Velocity had 15 records; one Junior Olympics record, 10 come and join us at Truman HS, 750 Baychester Ave. USATF New York records, two Ocean Breeze records and two Icahn (use the field entrance around the back, Door 22).

Stadium records. In addition, we were blessed with 29 Association/DisThe dates for the remaining clinics are the foltrict Champions, 18 Region Champions, 12 Indoor National medals and lowing Sundays: 1/13, 1/27, 2/3, 2/10, 2/17, 2/24. had seven Colgate Women’s Games finalist earning over $3,000 in eduTBALL, 4-6 yr. olds, and FARMS, 7-8 yr. olds, cational grants. are from 10 a.m.-11:15 a.m.

First, I would like to thank our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ for all MINORS, 9-10 yr. olds; MAJORS, 11-12 yr. olds, the blessings. Second, this couldn’t be accomplished without all of the and JUNIORS, 13-14 yr. olds are from 11:15 a.m.parents who allow us to train their children, while fundraising and supporting our staff in so many ways. Next, 12:45 p.m. the athletes for believing in our training and putting in the work because faith and work must coexist. Thank For pricing for our upcoming season, please you to our community, the visit/like us on Instagram, Facebook or our website, support in donations we www.coopcitylittleleague.com/eteamz. Please bring received to help us get a copy of your child’s birth certificate and any meduniforms and equipment. ical information your child has. We will be selling Co-op City Little League sweatshirts for $25. Also, To our Council Member CCLL will be celebrating its 50th Anniversary this Andy King for his support, year and will be holding its gala event in June. We Riverbay Corporation and are asking that you reach out to anyone who has the DYCD Beacon for ever played, coached or managed in CCLL and giving Velocity a place to direct them to our Facebook page for notification of practice. Thank you to gala date and opportunity to donate to the league.

Eugene Hawkins and Finally, I would like to introduce our newest James C. Herbert AKA sponsor, For The People Consulting, a local organiSmooth at the Family Fitzation aimed at helping our community members ness Center in Section improve their credit score and money management.

Five for their expertise in For further information, www.forthepeopleconsultstrength training. Co-op ing.org, or call toll free, 877-235-0064. A represenCity Times for posting our articles. In addition, the tative will be available at our clinics for further best staff a club team could details as well.

—Joe Roman Velocity Track Club members. ask for: Tanya Ingram, Serena Jackson, Diana Kendall, Edith Tolbert, Celeste Reynolds, Devora Joseph, Tanesha Blake and Ranee Parker, who do so much behind the scenes, such as organizing group functions, track meet registrations, as well as fittings for uniforms, fundraising, assisting Book Club – Don’t forget today, January 12, is the day we will be with the children and much more. Thank you, ladies. Lastly, the coaching staff! Garry Caldwell, Destry Gordon, KenDell Jackson and I are great role models to our athletes. We all discussing “Becoming” by Michelle Obama. Come on out and join volunteer our time and sometimes personal funds to advance our children. We study and our lively discussion even if you haven’t completed the book yet. On take classes to learn more about track & field to improve our craft. It’s awesome to get four February 9, we will be discussing “For Colored Girls Who Have Conmen to work together for a common cause without getting a financial award. Thank you, sidered Politics” by Donna Brazile, Yolanda Caraway and others. On coaches. If I left anyone out, please charge it to my head, and not my heart!

March 9, we will be discussing “An American Marriage” by Tayari Velocity Track Club closed out the year on a good note. On Wednesday, December 27, Jones. Our meetings will take place in room 11, Dreiser Center, at 3 p.m. Join us for a lively discussion of these interesting books. If we competed in the Ocean Breeze Youth Challenge Series. The meet was well organized at you need more information, contact us at ncnwcoopcitysocial@ the Lovely Ocean Breeze Recreation Facility in Staten Island. The top three in each age gmail.com. group received medals. Velocity earned 20 medals in total with eight Gold, four Silver and eight Bronze.

Black History Month Celebration – We are making plans for our Plus, we started 2019 on a positive note, competing in the Colgate Women’s Games on annual Black History Month Celebration. Our program will be on SatFriday, January 4, to Sunday, January 6, and the AAU Midseason Indoor Championship on urday, February 23, in the Bartow Center. If you know of talented Sunday, January 6. At the Colgate Women’s Games, we had nine young ladies advancing youth or youth groups in your church, school or other organizations, to the Semi Finals on Saturday, January 19. At the AAU Midseason Championship, the top contact NCNW Co-op City Section and let us know. You can contact us at the social media sites below or at P.O. Box 93, Bronx, NY 10475. three student athletes earned medals. We were blessed with 28 medals (9 Gold, 12 Silver & 7 Bronze). Awesome job to all!

Vacation Travel – NCNW is planning a Cruise to Bermuda, Our next meet will be on Sunday, January 13, the YMCA Youth Series #1 at the Park August 4 to August 11. Since this time slot coincides with the school Slope Brooklyn Armory. Come out and see your future Olympians! vacation period, we’re hoping that families may be able to enjoy this —Winston Dinkins vacation together. Norwegian Cruise Line provides “no fly cruising” from NYC. Rates per person (double occupancy) are balcony $2082; ocean view $1902; inside $1557. This includes port charges & government taxes, all meals and daily entertainment while aboard ship.

Happy New Year’s to our Co-op City families, friends, merchants, and especially our Passports must be valid for 6 months beyond August. Further infornew residents. Wishing all of you a blessed, healthy, and prosperous 2019. May you be sucmation about accommodations for single cabins and for children cessful with your New Year’s resolutions. under four years can be obtained by calling 718-655-9034 or 718Congratulations to all celebrating birthdays, wedding anniversaries, new births, and 320-2366 or 718-538-8606. A deposit of $250 per person will reserve other celebrated events during the month of January. your stateroom. Travel insurance of $170 is highly recommended.

Speedy recovery to our hospitalized and homebound residents. Be a good neighbor by Don’t miss out on this chance to explore Bermuda by land and by sea checking on your homebound neighbors.

– a perfect family fun vacation! Partial payments accepted but no Our sincere condolences to those of you who have recently experienced the unfortunate refunds. loss of a loved one. May you be blessed with strength, patience, and understanding during Health Tip – Apples are a popular fruit, with health benefits, your difficult time of bereavement. And may the deceased be eternally blessed. antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Apples are filling, can The Maintenance workers and lobby attendants of Building 26 extended their sincere help with weight loss, high in fiber and feed good bacteria in your gut. thanks to everyone who contributed to their Christmas/Holiday gifts.

They are heart healthy and help lower bad cholesterol. Studies have Please be considerate of our custodial staff, by taking your large boxes, oversized packshown that eating a small or medium apple daily can help lower risk ages, big bags of garbage, and Christmas trees/decorations to the basement. Such items are of type-2 diabetes. Check with your medical professional for a substinot to be placed into the compactor room. tute if you have an apple allergy. There’s truth to the proverb, “An Let's all do our part of keeping our community beautiful by depositing litter into the apple a day keeps the doctor away!” nearest garbage receptacle. And let's help to keep crime down by saying something when Social Media – Remember you can find us on Facebook: you see something by calling 9-1-1 for emergencies and 3-1-1 for all non-emergencies. NCNWCoopcity Bethune; Twitter: @NCNWCoop City; Instagram: Thank you.

NCNW Co-op City and email: www.ncnwco.opcity@gmail.com.

—Joyce Howard —YuVonne Lewis

Co-op City Sports

National Council Of Negro Women

Building 26 Association

Co-op City Times / January 12, 2019

Building 15A Lobby Decorations

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Building 27’s Holiday Party!

Many cooperators came out to the party on Saturday, January 5. The food was excellent. We met and greeted everyone in the new year, plus there were new cooperators who joined us. We had our own DJ and photographer from Building C. Thanks to everyone for pitching in to help as always.

—H. Overman Photos by Linda Tillmon

The lobby of Building 15A was beautifully decorated for the holidays for residents’ enjoyment, a venture that is undertaken every year by volunteers who seek to spread cheer during the season.

Photos by Brandon Ortiz

Donizetti Bldg. 4 Association

I hope everyone had a happy and safe time ringing in the new year. Now that the holidays are over, we are back into the swing of things. We will post our calendar of events soon so look out for it in your lobby bulletin board. We are still accepting signatures for our petition for a third porter to be officially assigned to Building 4B and permanent lobby attendants seven days a week for all three buildings.

This week was our first meeting of 2019 and we kicked off the new year with meeting the newly appointed NYPD Community Outreach Officers, Jessica Griesinger and Dean Casells. Meeting and getting to know your NYPD officers, as well as your CCPD officers helps them and us to create and maintain a much safer and happier environment. Afterwards, we discussed the following: Holiday Decorations, Fundraising Activities, Live Plants in Lobbies, Game Night, Movie Night and What Would It Take For You To Be More Involved? More details to follow in next week’s CC Times as this article, although written in past tense for this Saturday’s edition, was written before our association meeting took place.

The holidays may be over, however, let’s keep the momentum and temperament of a joyous spirit in everything we do especially when situations try to pull us down.

If the spirit of many in body but one in mind prevails among the people, they will achieve all their goals. Whereas, if one in body but different in mind, they can achieve nothing remarkable. –Nichiren Daishonin —Steven Vega

If You See Something, Say Something!

Working Together To Keep Co-op City Safe!

• Report any unusual or suspicious persons or activity to CCPD. • Do not allow strangers access to your building by holding the door.

• Be aware of work being done in your building and when contractors are allowed to be on the premises.

• Never leave your car or apartment door unlocked.

• Do not leave packages or electronics in your car where they are visible.

• Remember: You can make anonymous calls to CCPD.

Emergency: 718-651-3050 Non-Emergency: 718-320-3330 www.ccpd.us • @CCPDnyc

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Lots of Crime Around Christmas Time Director’s Viewpoint

Daryl Johnson Co-op City is a wonderful place to live. However, as you’ll see, some people have nothing else to do but commit crimes and cause trouble here.

Their Job is to Rob While most people were busy enjoying the holiday season, some criminals committed some horrible robberies and other crimes here just before Christmas.

In the first case, two guys allegedly tried to rob a guy on a Saturday. Then, on Sunday, two guys allegedly took off with a lady’s pocketbook. Then, on Monday, three guys allegedly pushed a lady to the ground, stole her pocketbook, and ran away.

However, our Public Safety officers chased after those guys and almost caught them.

But, why did those guys have to resort to robbing people when there are lots of stores and other businesses that are looking to hire people? So, from my perspective, those guys simply wanted to rob and hurt people. And, now, they need to be arrested and thrown into jail.

Break and Take There were allegations about seven burglaries in December. In several cases, thieves entered some apartments, stole money, and other items. Then, there was one case that was, well, let’s just say interesting. Therefore, you might want to just sit back before you read this next case.

Before we start, the robberies cited above occurred just before Christmas—on a Saturday.

Then, the robbery series continued—Sunday, and then Monday. So, continuing, take a guess when this next unrelated alleged burglary case happened?

That’s right, on Tuesday, a real character allegedly called a locksmith to drill out a lock. Then, the locksmith came out, followed the instructions, and allegedly drilled out the lock to an apartment. But, the apartment was vacant. Yes, you read that right. A character allegedly had a locksmith come to Co-op City to drill out a lock to a vacant apartment.

Now, let’s stop for a moment. Do you think that this character ever thought about getting caught after that lock was drilled out? Would you have called our Public Safety department if someone broke into an apartment and just started living next door to you? Insane!!!

Anyway, our officers came out and arrested the character. Incredible, huh?

Bottom line: People that commit crimes might get caught and thrown into jail. But, sometimes the very thing that a thief stole can wind up getting that thief killed. For instance, there have been numerous instances wherein a thief stole a vehicle and went driving around. And, within moments, they crashed that vehicle and lost their life. Next, of course, some thieves will show off their stolen goods. Then, other thieves might decide to commit a horrible crime against that thief to steal those goods. So, I hope that our residents will read this material and then make a good decision to never get involved with criminal activity.

Government Shutdown The IRS has about 80,000 employees. However, only about 10,000 essential employees are working during this government shutdown. These essential workers are protecting property, running computer systems, and performing essential work. Everyone else is at home—without pay. So, it’s possible that millions of tax returns and refunds will be delayed.

Garage Garbage Please set a good example by teaching your family and your friends to never throw garbage on the floor in our garages. Be strong! Thank you.

Window Guard Forms Did you know that it takes just a few minutes to complete and register your annual window guard form? I did my form online and I finished it in a very short amount of time. No computer? You can file your form by phone, fax, or you can send your form in by mail. Easy, right? Of course!

On the other hand, can you imagine how much money Riverbay has to spend to go to lots of apartments just to get cooperators to complete this easy form? This is wrong, and it’s very expensive. So, please cooperate and send your form in today.

Thank you.

New Year’s Resolutions – Don’t Give Up There was a report during this month, January, on television that showed how some customers are packing out some salad restaurants across the country. In fact, in some cases, the

Section 4 Partnership of Co-op City Thank You, Thank You, Thank You! You were so great we had to thank you again to all of the carolers who braved the cold and lent their voices to our 2nd Annual Section 4 Partnership Christmas Caroling Extravaganza.

Special recognition to the Co-op City Times staff for great coverage.

We’d like to once again thank our sponsors for helping us to spread Unity in the community: Altice Optimum, Amalgamated Bank, Assemblyman Michael Benedetto, Bay Plaza Chiropractic Group, The Bagel Café, Bartow Liquors, Congressman Eliot Engel, Building 21 Association, Building 25 Association, Yolanda Schumann and family (Adler Place), Denise Gerrald & family (Bldg.

25), Riverbay Fund and the Co-op City Public Safety Department.

About The Section 4 Partnership The Section 4 Partnership is comprised of every building in Co-op City’s Section 4… (i.e., Building 20 - Asch Loop, Building 21 - Bellamy Loop, Building 22 – Co-op City Boulevard, Buildings 23, 24, 25 - Benchley Place, the Adler Place Townhouses and the Broun Place Townhouses.

Section 4 Partnership Mission Statement The Section 4 Partnership’s purpose is to promote a community of more than just neighbors, but as one family of many cultures, that proactively embraces greatness, and promotes neighborhood interaction.

The goal of the organization is to offer solutions that will educate, elevate, inspire, and mobilize our community in unity, to sustain affordability and growth in order to remain environmentally sound and vibrant f or generations to come.

—Michelle Marbury

lines are stretching out of the door. So, one restaurant manager said, “This happens every January.”

Then, in about a month, some people will begin to miss those low-priced hamburgers, shakes, fries, and pies at those other restaurants. “Hey, they only cost a dollar. Right?” Thereafter, they’re back to square one.

Bottom line: I hope that good resolutions were made that can be achieved within a reasonable timeframe. Health? Get in shape? Look better? New boyfriend or girlfriend? Other reason? Please think about getting away from some unhealthy foods, people, negativity, and other things that you know are not good for you. Then, please stay on point with the positive and the good things that you want in your life. Don’t give up!

Close Please consider making a backup plan in case someone steals your bag or wallet. In other words, do you have to carry all of your credit cards with you every day? Do you have to carry a lot of money on you every day? Do you have a copy of all of the documents in your wallet? Do you have good locks on your door? Have you made a decision to lock your door when you step out? Street safety issues?

Please call 9-1-1 and our Public Safety department at 718-671-3050 if you see criminal activity here.

Thank you.

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

Also, please call me at 718-671-4544 if you would like to have a discussion with me. Okay, that’s it for now. So, please have a wonderful week.

And, may God bless you and your family. Thank you.

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Coalition To Save Affordable Housing

The Coalition will hold its first meeting of 2019 on Monday, January 14, in Bartow, rm. 28, at 7:30 p.m. Our meetings are usually held on the second Monday of the month. All are welcome. Light refreshments will be served.

Our objectives are to: • Keep Co-op City affordable and livable within the Mitchell-Lama program.

• To encourage fuller cooperator participation in the activities within Co-op City.

• To enhance cooperative spirit and fulfill the aims and principles of the founders of the cooperative movement.

Join us in discussion with other cooperators and Board directors where we can examine community issues and take part in affecting them. We believe that interested and active cooperators provide the best hope of preserving the affordability of our Co-op City homes.

Plans for our annual Mardi Gras dance are also underway. This year’s dance is scheduled for March 2.

—Bruce Silberman

Building 18 Association

Hi, neighbors.

First of all, let us wish you a healthy, prosperous and happy New Year! Now we are ready for a new year 2019. Our new year’s party went well and we want to thank Mr. & Mrs. Owen Webb, Charlene Sowell, Carlene Fowler, Linda Simon, Lorraine Turner, Carol Sinkler, Helen Atkins, Gloria Watson, Deborah Hughes, Phyllis Ravenel, Barbara Kenney, Rita Merritt and Gertie Brown and all who came to join us watch the balloon drop as we brought in the new year together and ate together. The food was delicious and plentiful. We were one big family.

Thank you all who helped to make this annual event a success. Now that the holiday season is over, we are back in business.

Our General Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, January 22, at 7:00 p.m. in the association room.

Please join us. Let’s make 2019 our biggest year ever in meeting attendance. We will be developing a schedule of Building 18 activities for 2019 in the near future. We look forward to your participation and we welcome your ideas.

Let us thank our young service men and women and pray that they are protected as they protect us. We thank them for their service. To the sick and homebound, we wish you a speedy recovery and to the bereaved families, we give our sincere sympathies.

Please stay alert. If you see something, say something.

—Gertie Brown

new MGM Casino in Springfield, MA. Cost: $95.

Includes transportation. No refunds. Casino rebate: TBA. Monies due by March 1. Menu is southern fried chicken, cornmeal crusted catfish, slo’ smoked pork ribs, garlicky green beans, corn bread w/ honey butter, dessert sampler, home-style mashed potatoes, country collard greens, cheddar cheese grits or baked mac & cheese. Call 917-209-5334 or 718-320-0033.

Tropicana Casino June 22 – Enjoy Atlantic City, NJ? Then join us!

Cost: $45. Includes transportation. Casino rebate: TBA. Monies due by 05/24/19. No refunds. Call 917-209-5334 or 718-320-0033.

Nordic Lodge & Mohegan Sun Casino Trip Join us Saturday, August 17, for an amazing dining experience at the award-winning Nordic Lodge/Lobster Fest, in Charlestown, RI. Enjoy 2-hours of allyou-can-eat seafood plus buffet with lobster, prime rib, specialty desserts and more! The fun continues at Mohegan Sun Casino. $170 includes dining, shopping, & round-trip coach transportation. Three payments due on or before: 1/25 ($60), 2/22 ($55), & 3/22 ($55). Please make checks, payable to ‘Black Forum of Co-op City,’ and mail to P.O. Box 563, Bronx, NY 10475. Include name & phone number of attendee. No refunds. Please call 917-209-5334 or 718-320-0033 if you have questions.

Payments for all trips now being accepted.

Contact (718) 320-8035 or coopcityblackforum @gmail.com. We look forward to hearing from you.

—D. Illis

Black Forum

Food Pantry Update Black Forum gets weekly questions regarding the pantry’s opening date. The short answer is that we do not know when we will reopen. The space identified for the pantry is in disrepair and restoration has stalled for the moment. The conditions are not suitable for operations. We must provide a safe environment for staff, guests and food storage to pass state inspections; the space is not at that point. We hope to get a more definitive repair timeline from Riverbay shortly. We look forward to serving the community in the near future. Please be patient with us as we navigate through this process.

Defensive Driving The next class is Saturday, December 8, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., 177 Dreiser Loop, 2nd floor, room 1. Please arrive 10-15 minutes early. Lower your liability insurance cost by 10% and remove up to four points from your driver’s license. Please make checks of $35, payable to ‘Black Forum of Co-op City,’ and mail to P.O. Box 563, Bronx, NY 10475, at least 1½ weeks before class. Include name and phone number.

Walk-ins are welcomed but only a $35 cash payment will be accepted the day of the class—no checks.

Call by noon the Friday before to register for seating.

Please bring your current driver’s license and a pen.

Call (718) 320-8035. Kindly leave your name, telephone number and brief message.

Black-Eyed Sally’s April 27 – We’re off to award-winning BBQ & Cajun cooking in Hartford, CT. We’ll then go to the

Co-op City Working Families

Public Advocate Special Election The petition period for the NYC Public Advocate race ends tomorrow. At that point, we will know how many candidates have qualified to appear on the ballot.

Some residents met many of the candidates striving to qualify to run for the position last Monday at a preliminary candidates’ forum. Another opportunity to meet the candidates still in the race as the special election day draws closer will probably take place in late February. Please watch this space for details or text or call 718-219-2211 or email mpjazz@optonine.net. We’ve all still got plenty of time to promote our candidates of choice and help elect ourselves a great Public Advocate!

The Co-op City Working Families Mission As the progressive wing of the Democratic Party, Working Families works to elect the most progressive candidates possible who will stand in the way of all regressive legislation.

As a civic action group, Co-op City Indivisible (an aspiring Co-op City certified community organ-

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As Co-op City WF/Indivisible members, we do both. We embrace progressive values by modeling inclusion, respect, and fairness in all of our actions; we work to make Co-op City a stronger community; and we insist our representatives serve as our voice in Co-op City, in the Bronx, in Albany, and in Washington, D.C. Next Meetings Our next and only meeting of the month will be held on Tuesday, January 22—the fourth Tuesday of this month. The planned extra January meeting failed to take place due to the unusual circumstance caused by the unusual political activity surrounding the special election. (Please note, our February meeting will be held on the day of the Special Election — Tuesday, February 26th.) Meetings are held in Section 5, room 35, Einstein Center, at 7:00 p.m. All progressives are welcome. Remember, you don’t have to have a family or a job to join us, you can be single and retired and still join Working Families.

—Mary Pearson

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Retirees of Dreiser Loop

Travel Events: (price includes Lorant coach bus; located at Dreiser Loop in front of H&R Block) • Mar. 21, (Thurs.), Sands Casino Resort., PA. Price: $40.00. Contacts: Serita Grayson, 347-5645722/Barbara Williams, 718-320-0500.

• Apr. 9, (Tues.), Hunterdon Hills Playhouse Theatre. Price: $85. Deposit: $45. Balance: $40 due by Monday, March 18. Contacts: Serita Grayson, 347564-5722/Barbara Williams, 718-320-0500.

Theatre Committee: (price includes van transport, from Dreiser Loop across from Rehab Center) • Jan. 23, (Wed.), “American Son,” a riveting drama starring Kerry Washington at the Booth Theatre. Show: 2:00 p.m. Sold Out! Contact: Dorothy Lindo, 718-379-0314.

• March 20th (Wed.), “Menopause the Musical,” Westchester Broadway Theatre. Showtime: 11:00 a.m. Price: $75.00. Deposit: $45.00/Balance $30.00 due by Thursday, February 28. Contact: Marie Green-Ryan, 718-671-4949.

Remember: Your deposit (and final payment) in the form of a check/money order payable to Retirees of Dreiser Loop, along with your name and telephone number, is required to reserve your trip &/or theatre seat. No cash accepted. Committee members

will be available in the Dreiser clubroom #19. For more information, please call (718-379-0377) on Mondays and/or Thursdays, after 2:00-5:00 p.m.

Good and Welfare To members and friends still under the weather, know that you are thought of warmly and wished brighter days. Call Josephine Flowers, 718-3200539, regarding illnesses and bereavements.

Join us on our next Jazz Up Your Health with A Senior Spa Day, date to be announced. Call Claudette D, 718-379-4784/Hattie L, 718-671-8449, if interested in joining us.

Attention! The Retirees need experienced parttime freelance drivers with a CDL license with passenger endorsement with at least three years’ experience and a clean driving record. This volunteer position requires transporting members and friends safely to and from special events within the Bronx, as well as to outer boroughs. Stipend can be expected for each trip. Please call C. Davis at 718379-4784 and leave your name, telephone number and a brief message.

“And now we welcome the New Year. Full of things that have never been.” –Rainer Maria Rilke —Claudette Davis

African American Association

King Day!!!

At our next meeting, our special guest will be Councilman Andy King who continues to work for Co-op City despite the misconception held by some that he has turned his back on us. Come join us as he demonstrates that he still and will always stand with the people of Co-op City. There will be limited seating on Monday, January 21, at 177 Dreiser Loop, room 15, at 6:30 pm.

There is so much we need to do and we want to include you. Are you still waiting to become a member? Why are you waiting? Now is the best time to become a member. Setting aside the discounts you receive to most of our functions; the information and pride membership to the African-American Association offers is unmeasurable.

Culture, economics, health and education will continue to be our focus in 2018/19. Portions of our meetings may be recorded in order to archive some events. Our new number for the African-American Association is 929-430-3255.

It is time for membership dues. It is important that you remember that membership dues are how we are able to run programs that inspire health, education and culture. Support your African-American Association.

For more information, email us at aaaccpower @gmail.com.

The Association sponsors the following ongoing programs and encourages your participation.

Acting Classes – Children’s and Adult classes are available. Contact: Meca Talent. For more information, call us at: 646-373-4122.

Belly Dance Classes – Wednesdays, 7:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, room #2. For a nominal fee, you will have fun and stay in shape. For more information, call Xonia, 646-301-9438 Evening Line Dance Classes – Dance to Soul, Latin, and Gospel music on Thursdays, 7:00 p.m. in Dreiser Center, room #2. Also, first and third Tuesdays in Einstein, Section #5. Call Cynthia, 917-9037073.

Institute for Youth/Adult Study Group – Meets every second and fourth Monday, Dreiser Center, room #15, 7 p.m. Contact Heru Maat - herumaat@msn.com.

Karaoke – Fridays, 7:30 p.m., Dreiser Center, rm.

15. Call Keith, 917-561-6211.

Salsa Class – Saturdays, 10:00 a.m., Dreiser Loop, Auditorium A. Call Keith, 917-561-6211.

Specialized Workshops/Programs – Life Group

workshops (Understanding My Money/My Relationships/My Politics/My Culture). For more information, contact Kevin at 646-721-8185.

Yoga And Zumba – Classes on Saturday start at 10:00 a.m. in Dreiser Center, room #2.

General Membership Meeting – The next meeting will be Monday, January 21. If you are unable to attend the meeting, please read our weekly column for updates. Also, if you wish to join or update your membership, please send a check or money order (DO NOT MAIL CASH) of $15 for a single membership or $25 for families to: African-American Association of Co-op City, P.O. Box 702, Co-op City Station, Bronx, NY 10475. Donations are welcomed.

Like us on Facebook: CoopcityAfricanamericanassoc. Email us at: aaaccpower@gmail.com.

—Kevin Lambright

Happy New Year 2019 to all our friends and supporters from the National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Clubs, Inc., The Williamsbridge Club, which meets on the 2nd Friday of each month in Dreiser Loop Community Center, room 8.

The National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Clubs, Inc. (NANBPWC) is an organization established in 1935 for the purpose of supporting and encouraging women in business and the professions. We sponsor a founders’ luncheon each spring at which we recognize members of the community who have excelled and give scholarships to high school seniors going on to college; if you have a high school senior going to college, please contact us for an application. We are now accepting nominations for women in the community who should be recognized for achievement in the business, education, community service and/or ministry professions. Please contact us at P. O. Box 6, Co-op City Station or 718.328.2302 to nominate someone for recognition or for more information.

It is with deep sadness that the Williamsbridge Club announces the untimely death of our club sister Mrs. Sylvia Ann Gross Hicks. During her tenure with the club, Sylvia was first vice president, second vice president, youth chairperson and membership chair. The Williamsbridge Club has lost a wonderful person in the passing of our sister, Mrs. Hicks.

This club year, we will have several forums, free and open to the public – Our upcoming events are: February 9 – Health Symposium; February 14 – Black History; March 23 – Domestic Violence/ Human Trafficking; April 8, 9, 10, 11 – Computer Workshop. More information to follow.

The Williamsbridge Club is actively recruiting new members. If you’re interested in membership and would like to attend a meeting, join us at 7:00 p.m. on the 2nd Friday of each month, February 8, March 8 or April 12, Dreiser Loop Community Center, room 8. Are you interested in mentoring, sharing and receiving information about current topics, service to others, finance, taking our leadership course or enrolling in our technology institute?

If so, consider joining us at one of our monthly meetings.

For more information or if you are interested in joining a progressive organization, please contact, Joetta Brown, 718.328.2302.

—Joetta Brown

Williamsbridge Club

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Church of New Vision

Pastors Kenneth Hodge and Deborah Hodge and the New Vision congregation invite you and your family to come and worship the Lord with us. Church of the New Vision is designed to meet the spiritual needs of God’s people. Serving the community for over 45 years, we offer a warm, friendly, spirit-filled atmosphere of Christian love. All are welcome.

Order of Services Sunday Worship Service: 8:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.

Adult and Youth Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.

Mid-day Bible Study: Tuesdays, 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Wednesday Night Prayer and Bible Study: 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Youth Ministry: Fridays, 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Upcoming Events/Programs July 23-25, 2019 (Tuesday-Thursday), join us on a three-day trip to the National Museum of African American History & Culture with the Museum of the Bible. Double occupancy, $440; single occupancy, $560. The first bus is now full, submit your deposit/payment as soon as possible to reserve your seat on bus two. For additional information, please contact Sis. Brenda Brown, Bro. Anthony Davis or Sis. Terry Gavin.

Church of the New Vision is located at 115 Einstein Loop, Bronx, NY 10475.

Office: (718) 671-8746 or (203) 374-3020. Mailing address: P.O. Box 753037, Bronx, NY 10475.

Visit our Facebook page: Church of the New Vision concerning upcoming events and trips, email us at info.churchnewvisionbx@gmail.com or call the church office.

—Sis. Carol Haque

Open Door Ministries

Stop Praying to Be a Better Slave Full sermon at opendoorministries.net Exodus 5:10-11 The taskmasters and officers informed the people: “Pharaoh has given orders to furnish you with no more straw. Go and find it wherever you can; but you must produce just as many bricks as before!” 12 So the people scattered everywhere to gather straw.

The Israelites became so dependent on their captors that they readily gave in to their demands. In the same way we give in to anxiety, depression; thinking oppressive thoughts. We forget that whatever controls us is our master. When we allow anything other than God or right thinking make us dependent, we are now under its power and influence.

19 Then the foremen saw that they were indeed in a bad situation. 20 When they met Moses and Aaron waiting for them as they came out from meeting with Pharaoh, 21 they swore at them. “May God judge you for making us stink before Pharaoh and his people,” they said, “and for giving them an excuse to kill us.”

Rather than pursuing their freedom, they were angry because Moses was disrupting the status quo. It’s just like when people say, “don’t make waves” they are afraid of standing up for themselves, so they settle for a state of employed slavery.

Numbers 11:4 The rabble with them began to crave other food, and again the Israelites started wailing and said, “If only we had meat to eat! 5 We remember the fish we ate in Egypt at no cost—also the cucumbers, melons, leeks, onions and garlic. 6 But now we have lost our appetite; we never see anything but this manna!”

They remembered their comfortable slavery.

They were wailing at the fact that in slavery they had good food to eat. They forget the beatings and tortures. They forgot that their children were used and abused, and they had no respite. They fondly recalled the food that was thrown at them at the whim of their masters and sneered at the food of angels that literally fell from heaven. This is the person unfaithful in marriage. That steals in their job.

That refuses to work yet demands food.

Although we now live in a state of imposed slavery to time, climate and age, the true truth is God promises a divine restoration of all things. The clock will be turned back. Your health will be restored, your resources will be unlimited. We now live in the tension between these two kingdoms. Alive in the here and now but in the spirit living in the hope of the reversal of the reversal to come where we will reign.

Zechariah 9:12 Return to your fortress, you prisoners of hope; even now I announce that I will restore twice as much to you.

Sunday Services are at 11 a.m. in the Bartow Community Center, rm. 28.

Open Door Ministries’ Therapeutic Mentoring Program offers counseling. Text 917-334-4407 or email opendoorministries.net.

Blessings in Christ.

—Pastor Luis Ramos

Newsong Church

This Sunday’s Schedule: Location: 135 Einstein Loop. Discounted parking available in Garage 8. Kidsong available in rm. 49. Deaf interpretation available during adult service.

For more information about Newsong Church, our beliefs, or our ministries, please go to our website, www.newsongchurchnyc.org.

A Deeper Discipline As a follower of Jesus, have you ever felt like your spiritual walk has become more like a crawl? You really can’t put your finger on it, but you know that something’s missing? It happens to all of us, it even happened to Jesus’ disciples…

15 “Lord, have mercy on my son, for he is [c] an epileptic and suffers severely; for he often falls into the fire and often into the water. 16 So I brought him to Your disciples, but they could not cure him.”

17 Then Jesus answered and said, “O [d] faithless and perverse generation, how long shall I be with you? How long shall I bear with you? Bring him here to Me.” 18 And Jesus rebuked the demon, and it came out of him; and the child was cured from that very hour.

19 Then the disciples came to Jesus privately and said, “Why could we not cast it out?”

20 So Jesus said to them, “Because of your [e] unbelief; for assuredly, I say to you, if you have faith as a mustard seed, you will say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move; and nothing will be impossible for you. 21 [f] However, this kind does not go out except by prayer and fasting.” –Matthew 17:15-21 (NKJV) Jesus is always calling us into a deeper relationship with Him. He meets us right where we are in our life’s journey, but He doesn’t leave us that way. He had given His disciples the authority to preach the good news about Him, and confirm that good news by healing the sick, and casting out demons. Imagine the disciples shock when this time they couldn’t do it. What was the problem? Jesus said they had become faithless and perverse in some area of their heart. This still happens to us today.

To become faithless means that I’ve disconnected from God. Perverse means that I’m too connected to the world. Jesus said the solution to this problem is prayer and fasting.

Prayer connects us to God. Fasting disconnects us from the world. The Scriptures are full of examples of God’s people connecting with Him through prayer, and disconnecting from the world through fasting. The result? A deeper, more intimate relationship with Jesus. Could you use a better prayer life? Would you say that your relationship with God could go deeper this year? I invite you to join us as we set aside 21 days to get closer to God through prayer and fasting. 2019 can be your best year, if you make it your best year spiritually! For free resources on prayer and fasting, stop by our website! Join us Friday evenings in January for prayer! It’s time to go deeper with Jesus!

—Pastor Mike Tolone

Fri., Jan. 18

Thu., Jan. 17

Wed., Jan. 16

Tues., Jan. 15

Mon., Jan. 14

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Bartow

Einstein

Room 31 unless otherwise noted

Room 49 unless otherwise noted

Word Games 9:30-11 a.m.

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

Health & Wellness Support Group Bartow Center, rm. 31, 10 a.m. – 11 a.m.

Yoga w/Peggy Hill 11 a.m. - 12 p.m., JASA Main Office Arthritis Exercises 11 a.m. - noon Card Games 2-4 p.m.

Dominoes 2:30 p.m.

MENU

Dreiser

Room 7 unless otherwise noted Crochet & Knitting 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

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

Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session Dominoes 10 a.m., rm. 45 9:30-10:30 a.m.

Line Dancing 10-11 a.m., rm. 45 Stay Well Exercise 10-11 a.m., rm. 2 Around The Lunch Table 11:30 a.m.

Color Your Stress Away 11 a.m., rm. 4 Basic Cell Phone & iPad training Word Search 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.

1 p.m., rm. 7 Bingo 1-3 p.m., rm. 35 Mind Teasers 12-1 p.m., rm. 4 Diabetes Support Group 2nd Mon- Diabetes Support Group 1 p.m. – Last day - 1 p.m.

Monday of the month Computer Class for Beg, Int. & Bereavement Counseling 1 p.m., rm. 13 Gentle Yoga 1:15 - 2 p.m., rm. 2 Adv. 9:30 a.m., rm. 34 Intermediate Yoga 2-3 p.m.

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

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

Alert & Alive – 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 Dominoes 10 a.m., rm. 45 Walking Club 10:30 a.m. a.m., rm. 7 Caregiver Support Group 1:00 p.m. Health & Wellness Support Group Cultural Dance 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m., Aud. B 1st & 3rd Tues.

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Mind Teasers 12-1 p.m., rm. 4 Card Games 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.

Zumba 1-2pm, Aud. A Matinee Tues., 1:00 p.m., rm. 7 Blood Pressure Every 1st & 3rd Dominoes 10 a.m., rm. 45 Wed., 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.

Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session Games 9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.

Spelling Bee 10 a.m.

Stay Well Exercise 10 – 11am 9:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m.

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

(New) Body in motion w/Ola Sewing 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.

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

10 a.m. – 11 a.m.

Computer Class Jasa Main Office 10 Art Class 1 p.m.-3 p.m. a.m. -12 p.m.

Spanish Practice Class 10:30 a.m., Yoga 2 p.m.-3 p.m., rm. 2 Dominoes 2:30 p.m. in the Computer Lab Smartphone Class Beginner – 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.; Intermediate 1:30 Zumba 11 a.m. -12 p.m., rm. 4 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Bartow main office Library 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Dominoes 10 a.m., rm. 45 Word Games 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.

Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session Crochet & Knitting 10 - 11 a.m.

Grandparent Connection 1st Thurs., 9:30-10:30 a.m.

Spanish Class 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Bar- rm. 35, 10:30 a.m.

Blood Pressure 10-11:30 a.m., 1st & 3rd tow Main Office Arthritis Exercise 11 a.m., rm. 45 rm. 8 NEW - Yoga w/Damion 9:45 a.m. – Line Dancing, 10 a.m. - 11 a.m., Aud. A Spelling Bee 11 a.m.

10:45 a.m.

Piano Sing Along 11 a.m.-12 p.m.

NEW - Dancercise w/Damion 1-2 p.m., Word Search 11 a.m.-12 p.m.

Drama Club JASA Main Office Karaoke by Steven 1 p.m., rm. 45 Card Games 2-4 p.m.

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

Men’s Line Dancing 9 a.m.-10 a.m. Dominoes 10 a.m., rm. 45 Art 10 a.m., rm. 45 Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session Word Games 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.

Bingo 1 p.m. – 2 p.m.

9:30-10 a.m., 11 a.m.-12 p.m.

Women’s Line Dancing Pokeno 2-4 p.m., rm. 35 Meditative Moments 11 a.m. – 12 p.m., 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m.

Blood Pressure 2nd & 4th Fri., 10 rm. 8 Chat Session 10 a.m.

11:30 a.m., rm. 45 Pokeno 3rd Fri., 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Piano Sing-along 11 a.m.-12 p.m.

Free Oil Painting Classes rm. 38, Bingo rm. 7, 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.

Card Games 2-4 p.m.

10 – 11:30 a.m.

For information, please call: (718) 320-2066 (Schedule subject to change without notice) Payments for trips @ the Bartow office can be made Monday – Friday: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m., & 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. only Funded by: The NYC Department for the Aging, The NYS Office for the Aging and Riverbay Corporation.

Alternate Kosher Meals are also available

Kosher

Non-Kosher

Apple juice Turkey w/gravy Baked potato in skin Whole grain stuffing Steamed broccoli Fresh fruit Whole Wheat Bread Alt: Salmon salad

Sweet & sour pork w/pineapple Chinese style spaghetti Oriental blend

Orange juice Chicken Cacciatore Garlic bread Pasta Green beans Whole wheat bread Canned pineapple Alt: Egg salad

Chicken w/black bean sauce White rice Okra w/tomatoes

Orange pineapple juice, Sweet & sour meatballs, Mauzone Beef stew toasted barley & Egg noodles onion, California Broccoli w/toasted blend vegetables, garlic Whole Wheat Bread, Fresh fruit Alt: Tuna salad Orange juice Breaded Pollock fish Hawaiian fillet chicken legs Corn & red peppers Mashed sweet Coleslaw potatoes Whole wheat bread Sautéed string beans Fresh fruit Alt: Chicken salad Apple juice Hawaiian chicken legs, White rice Fish w/creole sauce Spinach soufflé Pasta Challah bread Steamed kale Fresh fruit Alt: Gefilte fish

Fee for lunch is $2.00 & $5.00 for guest

ALL meals served w/margarine and fresh milk *Menu subject to change without notice.

Alternate Kosher Meals are also available Bartow Center (929) 399-1394 Dreiser Center (718) 320-1345 • Einstein Center (718) 671-5161

Upcoming Events/Trips

JASA WELCOMES EVERYONE AGE 60 AND OLDER! Payments for trips can be made at all 3 centers. Trip registration policy: there will be no refunds for all trips. All trips include roundtrip transportation! All trips must be paid in advance – JASA will not accept checks under $5.

In order to participate in any JASA senior activities or go on any senior trips, you must be a member of JASA. You may pick up an application in the main office at any of the three senior centers.

(FREE) LiveOn NY-SCRIE/SNAP (Food Stamps) Assistance – Fri., Jan. 18 & 25, 9 a.m.-12 p.m., JASA Main Office, 2049 Bartow Ave. No appointments! Walk-ins! First come! First served! Please make copies of your documents before coming to the office.

All trips to St. Mary’s Pool scheduled in December will be postponed until the beginning of the year. Fri., Jan. 25.

Yoga Classes will resume in the Bartow main office, 2049 Bartow Ave. starting on Mon., Jan. 14 & 21.

Diabetes Self-Management 6-Week Workshop for Spanish Speaking Seniors – Tues., Jan. 8, 15, 22, 29 & Feb. 5 & 12, 10 a.m.-12 p.m., 2049 Bartow Ave. in the JASA main office. Gifts & certificates for participants who complete the 6-week work-

shop. Call 718-320-2066 to register.

Empire Casino – Date changed from Tues., Jan. 15 to Wed., Jan 16, $5. Bartow, 9 a.m.; Einstein, 9:15 a.m. & Dreiser, 9:30 a.m.

Costco – Date changed from Wed., Jan. 16 to Thurs., Jan. 17, $5; Bartow, 9:30 a.m.; Einstein, 9:45 a.m. & Dreiser, 10 a.m.

Stew Leonard’s – Fri., Jan. 18, $4; Bartow, 9:30 a.m.; Einstein, 9:45 a.m. & Dreiser, 10 a.m.

Monday, Jan. 21, Martin Luther King Jr. Day – JASA Closed.

Empire Casino – Wed., Jan. 23, $5; Bartow, 9 a.m.; Einstein, 9:15 a.m. & Dreiser, 9:30 a.m.

Central Ave. – Thurs., Jan. 24, $13. Christmas Tree Store, Trader Joe’s and Amazing Savings; Bartow, 8:30 a.m.; Einstein, 8:45 a.m. & Dreiser, 9 a.m.

Jersey Garden Outlet Mall (The Mills) – Mon., Jan. 28, $15; Bartow, 8:30 a.m.; Einstein, 8:45 a.m. & Dreiser, 9 a.m.

Walmart – Wed., Jan. 30, $15. Bartow, 8:30 a.m.; Einstein, 8:45 a.m. and Dreiser, 9 a.m.

Vision Zero Pedestrian Safety Workshop for Older Adults – Wed., Jan. 30, at 11 a.m., 177 Dreiser Loop Senior Center, rm. 4.

(New room) Bereavement Counseling will be held on Mondays at 177 Dreiser Loop, rm. 8, 1 p.m.

Chronic Disease Self-Management 6-Week Workshop – Tues., Feb. 12, Feb. 19, Mar. 5, Mar. 12, Mar. 19 and April 2, 10 a.m.-12 p.m., Bartow Senior Center, 2049 Bartow Ave., room 31. Gifts for participants who complete the 6-week workshop.

Call 718-320-2066 to register.

Bartow/Einstein Senior Centers Game Day – Sat., Feb. 16; $2; 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sign-up at the Bartow or Einstein Centers for lunch. Kosher is available by request.

National Museum of African American History, Washington, DC – Tues., Feb. 19, $90.

Motor Coach transportation. Pick-ups: Dreiser Loop, 7:15 a.m.; Bartow, 7:30 a.m. & Einstein Loop, 7:45 a.m. All you can eat lunch buffet at the Golden Corral. Seats for 50 people. Payment due no later than Tues., Jan. 15. No refunds.

Light refreshments served on the bus. Depart destination, 5:30 p.m.

Philadelphia Flower Show – Wed., Mar. 6, $120. Motor Coach transportation. Pick-ups: Bartow, 8 a.m.; Dreiser Loop, 8:15 a.m. & Einstein Loop, 8:30 a.m. Trip includes Flower Show w/hands-n demonstrations, Market Place shopping and an allyou-can-eat Buffet Luncheon at the Golden Corral.

Depart destination, 4 p.m. Payments due no later than Thurs., Jan. 31. No refunds.

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Scheduling Activities Calendar

Reminder: Officers from the 45th Precinct will be in attendance at our meeting scheduled for Monday, January 14, 1:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, rm. 9.

They will be discussing crime prevention techniques for seniors. All are welcome.

Good & Welfare – Please contact our Good & Welfare coordinator, Frances Wilson, 718-6715493, if you have a family member who has passed or one of our members who is sick, in the hospital or in a nursing home.

2019 Tour Activities February 6: Westchester Broadway Theater Lunch and Show – The show is “Ain’t Misbehavin’;” transportation included, $115. Full payment due NOW. Contact Judith, 718-379-3370.

April 1-12: Panama Canal 11-night Cruise on the Norwegian Jade – Price includes roundtrip flight to Miami (FL); ports of call include Cantagina, Columbia; Panama Canal/Gatein Lake; Puerto Limon; Roatan Bay Islands; Harvest Cape, Costa Maya, Mexico; three days at sea; valid passport is required; all meals on board the ship. Insurance available; SOLD OUT. Contact Judith, 718-379-3370.

June 23-28: Montreal, Quebec City and Ottawa (Canada’s Capital City) – 6 days/5 nights includes Motor Coach transportation; guided tours, 5 breakfasts, 5 dinners, and much more; $699/person, Double; $929, Single ($50 deposit due immediately). Contact Hannah, 718-379-7962, or Judith, 718-379-3370.

September 17-19: Ride the Rails in West Virginia – Ride 2 trains in one day: The Cheat Mountain Salamander and the Durbin Rocket; 3 days/2 nights; 2 breakfasts, 1 lunch and 2 dinners…$539/person, Double; $708, Single ($50 deposit due immediately). Contact Hannah, 718-379-7962, or Judith, 718-379-3370.

Attention: When signing up for the above trips, please give your name, phone number and a deposit.

Checks/money orders made payable to AARP Chapter 4997 with the name of the trip in the memo section of your check/money order. Room 0 (Dreiser Community Center) is opened Monday or Thursday, noon – 3 p.m. for checks to be dropped off (in an envelope w/Group/Trip Leader Name).

They may be mailed to the Group/Trip Leader.

—Delores Debnam

AARP Chapter #4997

Building 30 A and B Association

Goose Island Seniors

Motown Tribute: Tuesday, March 26, at Villa Roma Resorts, Callicoon, NY. Time 8 a.m. at our usual bus stops. Come have a delicious meal and a great show. Enjoy the Temptations, 4 Tops and more of the Motown singers. Price, $79.

New Year’s Party – Saturday, January 19, at 1 p.m. here in our club room 39. Members only.

Members may bring a spouse, partner, or friend. $5 entrance fee toward food. It’s a cover dish party so feel free to cook one of your favorite dishes or bring salad, beverage or dessert. No entrance fee if food is donated.

Resorts Casino – Thursday, January 31, in Atlantic City, NJ. Price, $35.00. Rebate, $25 slot play. Please call today, seats going fast, 718-3799613. All money must be in by January 10.

Ain’t Misbehaving’ – Wednesday, February 13, day before Valentine’s Day at the Westchester Broadway Theatre. A day of theatre and dining.

Price, $89. Experience the heart and soul of 1920s and 1930s Harlem, NY. Enjoy the rhythms of Swing, Ragtime, Jazz and music of Thomas ‘’Fat” Waller.

You’ll be Jumpin’ and Jivin’. Money due by January 23. Waiting list only.

Bingo – Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

Time: 1:15 p.m.-3:30 p.m. in our club room 39.

Members only. Admission: $5.00 for 3 cards, 12 games and Jackpot. Extra cards are 25¢ each.

Refreshments available. Sunday Bingo on January 27.

Game Day – Tuesdays and Thursdays, our club room is set up for our members to play games: Mahjong, Dominoes, Kalooki, Wii Tennis, Bowling, and more, from 10:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (Members may bring a friend or two). $1 collected for refreshments. WiFi available.

Karaoke – Also on Tuesdays and Thursdays from l p.m.-3 p.m. with Stephen in room 45. Come sing or listen to a free concert. All are welcome.

To all members: Happy Birthday to all members who celebrate their day in the month of January: Emma Keslinger turns 100 on January 5. God bless you, Emma. Also, Novella White, Phyliss Grossman, Mary Roach, Yolanda Jones, Othelia Jones, Edythe Rosenberg, Estelle Lebowitz, Linda DraxWemer, Sylvia Greenbaum and Toby Landau.

Note: Call Ann or Stephen at Goose Island Seniors, 718-379-9613, or visit us at 135 Einstein Loop, room 39, (mornings) Mon. - Fri., 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.; (evenings) Mon., Wed. & Fri., 12 p.m. - 8 p.m., and Tue. & Thu., 4 p.m. - 6 p.m.

Good health to all.

—Stephen Roberts, Sr.

The building association thanks all who helped take down the holiday decoration from the lobbies.

Itinerary for January is as follows: Pokeno on Friday, January, the 11th.

Building association meeting on Wed., January 23.

Movie Night on Friday, January 25.

All events will take place in the association room in Building 30B lobby with the door always opening at 7:00 and the events starting at 7:30 p.m.

Those who are celebrating birthdays, anniversaries, and new additions, congratulations. Those who recently suffered a loss, our condolences. Those under the weather, get well soon. —Linda Werner

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Traditional Synagogue of Co-op City

General Information: The Traditional Synagogue is located in Section 5, 120 Erdman Place in the rear Lobby of 27B. It is on the ground floor of Building 27B. It is handicap accessible, no steps.

Phone # 718-379-6920. Office hours are Thursday and Sunday from noon to 2 p.m. Please call the office before you attempt to come over. If no one is in the office, please leave a message.

The synagogue has services on Saturday morning starting at 9:00 a.m. After services, we always have a kiddush. The synagogue has a Facebook page, Traditional Synagogue.

The synagogue needs donations. Whatever amount you can donate, big or small, would help the synagogue’s finances.

The synagogue needs men to help make a minyan.

There are a lot of Jewish men who live in Co-op

City who don’t come to services. Please come by 9:30 a.m. so we can take out the Torah.

The Traditional Synagogue is the only synagogue in Co-op City.

Sabbath ends on Saturday, January 19, at 5:41 p.m.

Candle lighting for Friday, January 18, is at 4:38 p.m.

Good and Welfare: We sell Tree Certificates in honor or memory of a loved one. The cost is only $15.00 per tree. Mazel tov to all having simchas. If you’re ill, wishing you good health. If you asked the rabbi to say prayers for a sick person, you should make your donation to the synagogue.

To All members: Happy Birthday to all members who will celebrate their birthday in January (Saul Weber). For those members celebrating their birth-

On behalf of our pastor, Reverend Dr. Calvin E. Owens, and our church family, welcome to Community Protestant Church, a church of love and understanding, located at 1659 East Gun Hill Road, Bronx, NY 10469; telephone: (718) 862-9172.

Regular Church Schedule Sunday School – 9:00 a.m.

Worship Service — 11:00 a.m Communion Service – Every first and third Sundays Noon Day Prayer – Hour of Power – Wednesday at noon Prayer Meeting and Bible Study – Wednesday at 7:00 p.m.

The following program is at the Church’s Annex: 2053 Asch Loop North (Co-op City) Neighborhood Bible Study — Thursday at 10:00 a.m.

Sunday School Is Now In Session Every Sunday At 9:00 A.M. Sunday School is really a part of our history, and because someone cared and was concerned enough, many of us benefitted and know its

Community Protestant Church value. 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.

Jesus came that we might have life and have it more abundantly. (John 10:10) We encourage you to bring your child, children or grandchildren to Sunday School and we look forward to seeing you.

Worship Service begins at 11:00 a.m.

Everyone is invited to come and be a part of this special moment set aside each Sunday morning to be in the presence of God. We will be delighted to blend our spirits with yours as we bend both body and soul before our Heavenly Father. We encourage you to spend time with God, and if it be His will, with us at Community Protestant.

On Wednesdays, at noon, you are cordially invited to NOON DAY PRAYER AT CPC, an hour of Power, Prayer, Praise and Testimony. Refreshments will be served. RSVP: (718) 862-9172.

Other Scheduled Events

Pentecostal Tabernacle

The Pentecostal Tabernacle welcomes everyone to attend worship service at 100 Co-op City Blvd., Building 22A, Bronx, NY 10475 (main lobby). Tel. 718-320-4218, 718-324-0334 or 646-345-7607.

Services are as follow: Sunday School for all age group at 10:30 a.m. Worship Service begins at 11:45 a.m.

Wednesday morning prayer and fasting service will be held at 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Bible study and prayer meeting will also be held every Wednesday evening at 7:30 p.m. Friday night youth service starts at 7:30 p.m.

Focus: The Home—A Center of Worship, Deuteronomy 6:1-9 Now these are the commandments, the statues, and the judgments, which the Lord your God commanded to teach you, that ye might do them in the land whither ye go to possess it: 2. That thou mightiest fear the Lord thy God, to keep all his statutes and his commandments, which I command thee, thou, and thy son, and thy son’s son, all the days of thy life; and that thy days may be prolonged.

3. Hear therefore, O Israel, and observe to do it; that it may be well with thee, and that ye may increase mightily, as the Lord God of thy fathers hath promised thee, in the land that floweth with milk and honey.

4. Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God is one Lord: 5. And thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thine heart, and with all thy soul, and, and with all thy might.

6. And these words, which I command thee this day, shall be in thine heart: 7. And thou shalt teach them diligently unto thy children, and shalt talk of them when thou sittest in thine house, and when thou walkest by the way, and when thou liest down, and when thou risest up.

8. And thou shalt bind them for a sign upon thine hand, and they shall be as frontlets between thine eyes.

9. And thou shalt write them upon the posts of thy house, and on thy gates.

Our time with our little ones is short, but we can make it really count by giving them true heroes from the Word of God. Stories read or told on their level of comprehension are usually our first building tools as we build a house of faith and worship.

Home is where we learn by example and practice to be doers of the word and not hearer only.

Although we hear the word of God regularly at church, home is where the Bible is lived daily.

Therefore, it is important that we teach our children at home the word of God that they will know what God requires of them. Hear, O Israel the Lord our God is one Lord. And thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thine heart, and with all thy soul, and with all might. Deuteronomy 6:4-5 Train up a child in the way he should go; and when he is old, he will not depart from it. Proverbs 22:6.

—Rev. R. Sibblies

day/anniversary in January that I missed, please send me your names and I will add them to the list.

Fun and Games: After services and kiddush, some men and women play Rummy-cube.

Your support of the Traditional Synagogue is greatly appreciated.

Wishing all our members and friends peace and good health.

To all, from the Schwartz family: Thank you for coming to the funeral, my home for Shiva, calls, and the outpouring of condolences. The family of Gary Neil Schwartz wishes to express deep appreciation for your kind expression of sympathy. The warmness of people is very comforting to us and will be remembered forever.

Thanks so much!

—Bruce Gitelson “Enter into his gates with thanksgiving and into his courts with praise; be thankful unto him and bless his name.” —Psalm 100:4 Community Protestant Church’s 50th Anniversary – 1969-2019 Theme: “Celebrating 50 Years of God’s Faithfulness Yesterday, Today and Forever” We’ve come this far by faith, leaning on the Lord! The pastor and members of Community Protestant Church cordially invite you to celebrate with us on the following dates: 1. Our 50th Anniversary Banquet at Marina del Rey on Saturday, March 23, 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Tickets: $125.00.

2. Our 50th Anniversary Service on Sunday, April 7, at 11:00 a.m.

For tickets and/or additional information, please contact the church at (718) 862-9172.

The doors of Community Protestant Church are open to all to worship and fellowship with Christian believers of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

You are cordially invited to come in, join in and receive your blessing.

—Evan G. Mitchell

Co-op City Toastmasters Club

The Co-op City Toastmasters Club wishes a very happy New Year to all members, prospective members and friends.

In the new year, we look forward to happily serving you in your quest for improved speech and leadership skills. We hope you will join us at a meeting on the first and third Thursday of each month at 7:30 p.m. sharp in the Bartow Center, rm. 28. In fact, why not plan to attend the next meeting on Thursday, January 17. We would just love to see you.

If you missed the Jan. 4 meeting, then you also missed an excellent speech by TM and entrepreneur Dapo Ibrahim titled “Reevaluating and Refocusing For A New Year.” Dapo convincingly explained the importance of staying focused: Following the one cause until success, and gave us tips that we can use on this journey. Are you focused on your success?

Toastmasters can help. Come and see what we offer for just a little of your time.

We thank Ms. Kristie Gladden, Ms. Erania Johnson and Ms. Francine Johnson also for visiting and look forward to once again seeing them.

Upcoming meeting dates are Jan. 17 and Feb. 6 and Feb. 20. Please be there!!

For more information, search the web at Toastmasters.org or call 718-344-6719.

—H. Joseph

Please Refrain From Littering. Keep Co-op City Clean! Thank You!

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Co-op City Baptist Church

Rev. Dr. Sheldon E. Williams and the Co-op City Baptist Church family invite you to join us tomorrow at 8:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. for worship service. Sunday School for children and adults is held at 9:15 a.m. We invite you to worship, study, and pray with us.

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

You are invited to join us for a midweek spiritual pick-up at our worship service held on Wednesdays at noon. Bible Study is held on Wednesdays at 1:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Prayer Service is held on Fridays at noon.

Prayer Service is also held on Friday evenings at 7:30 p.m.

Everyone is invited to join us from the comfort of their home for an hour of prayer. Using available technology, prayer service is held using a conference call line. On Friday evenings at 7:30 p.m., you can call 563-999-2090; when asked for the PIN, enter 660065 and you will be connected. Prayer Service is not held on the first Friday of the month.

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

Greater Love Refuge Ministries

“I will praise You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made; marvelous are Your works, and that my soul knows very well.”

Psalm 139:14 Word for the Week: When you feel that you do not fit in society, or that you are unacceptable, understand that God did not create clones. You were created a unique and wonderful individual.

Our Father in Heaven does not love one person more than another.

Receive the Love of Jesus and strive to develop a relationship with him in the spirit realm. Just because you cannot see Him does not mean that He does not exist or that he does not know and acknowledge you.

The Greater Love family invites you, friends and family to worship with us on Sunday mornings at 11:30 a.m. Morning Prayer begins at 9:30 a.m., followed by Sunday Bible Study for children and adults from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. We are conveniently located at 900 Co-op City Blvd. (Bldg. 2A), on the ground level, Bronx, N.Y. 10475; main entrance - red button. Parking vouchers are available at the church. The church phone is 347920-5607.

The MOSAIC Women and & Majestic Men’s Fellowship will host their Annual Prayer Breakfast on Saturday, January 26, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The guest preacher is Reverend John William Cheek, Jr., senior pastor of Luther Rice Memorial Baptist Church in Silver Spring, MD. This year’s theme is “Fresh Oil & Living Water: the Impartation of God’s Anointing In us and On Us.” We expect God will move in a powerful way during the fellowship. Please join us. If you are unable to attend, we ask that you keep us in thought and prayer.

Two Fish & Five Loaves Food Pantry Ministry will reopen again in February. We look forward to continuing to serve our community this year; spiritually and physically. Remember, our Wednesday afternoon prayer line (1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m.) is available to you weekly. The dial in number is 712.770.4010 and the access code is 527976. Greater Love will host the next session for the New York State Chaplain’s Task Force training beginning on Thursday, January 31, at 7 p.m. If you need more information, kindly call Reverend Kim Osorio at 646-265-2173.

Weekly Schedule Sunday Morning Prayer: 9:30 a.m.

Sunday Morning Bible Study (Adult): 10:00 a.m.

Children’s Sunday School: 10:00 a.m.

Sunday Morning Continental Breakfast: 11:00 a.m.

Sunday Morning Worship: 11:30 a.m.

Children’s Church: 1st, 3rd & 5th Sunday: 11:30 a.m.

Holy Communion – First Sunday Salvation Teaching (Combined Class): First Sunday, 10 a.m.-11 a.m.

Bible Institute: A Survey of the Bible – Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. – 9 p.m.

Adult Bible Study/Discipleship Class: TBA Mid-Week Prayer Line – Wednesday at 1:00 p.m.

Evening Prayer Line: Thursday 9:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. (Dial 712.770.4010 – Access code: 527976) —Pastor Carol Landrum

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St. Joseph’s Episcopal Anglican Church

The congregation of St. Joseph’s cordially invites you and your family to worship with us in Co-op City at 155 Dreiser Loop, lower level. All are welcome.

Weekly Schedule 1. Sunday service with Holy Communion and Sunday School are both at 9:00 a.m. Every 4th Sunday, our children participate in the reading of the lessons and every 5th Sunday, our young adults assist in the service.

We look forward to welcoming you to church tomorrow, Sunday, January 13, at 9.00 a.m. when we will celebrate the first Sunday after The Epiphany: The Baptism of Our Lord Jesus Christ. Our Supply Priest is Father Simeon O. Johnson, who will be the Preacher and Celebrant.

2. Please join us on Wednesdays for an uplifting l5-minutes midday service starting promptly at noon.

3. New: On Thursdays, Father Johnson will be available for telephone calls and visitations, interactive discussions on various topics in the Bible (11 a.m. to noon), followed by a very short noon-day service.

4. Choir rehearsal is on Thursdays at 7:00 p.m., and we are always looking for new members.

Acolytes: The church needs Acolytes. If anyone is interested in becoming an Acolyte, please speak with Victoria after service.

Group Activities: The (ECW) Episcopal Church Women meet immediately after service on the first Sunday of each month. All women in the church are invited to attend and participate in planning the activities of the church. The men hold their meeting after service on the second Sunday of each month.

Reminders • Annual Bronx-wide Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration, Monday, January 21, at 10:00 a.m., at St. David’s Church, 384 E. 160th Street, Bronx.

• Annual general meeting immediately following the service on Sun., Jan. 27.

• Blessed Absalom Jones Celebration at the Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine on Saturday, February 9, at 10.30 a.m.

Upcoming Fundraising Events: Please stay tuned.

General Information Advent folders and pledge cards are now available. Please pray on your ability to pledge, complete your cards and return them to the church as soon as possible. Bear in mind that a workable budget depends largely on your commitment.

Outreach Program: Our church supports the feeding program at Grace Episcopal Church in West Farms. This program is in desperate need of food. At St. Joseph’s, we collect non-perishable food items on an ongoing basis. Please remember to donate.

For additional information on all the above, please call the church at 718-320-0844, or visit our website: http://www.stjosephsecbronx.org for more information relating to St. Joseph’s Episcopal Anglican Church, Co-op City, Bronx, New York.

“The Lord shall give strength to his people; the Lord shall give his people the blessing of peace.” Psalm 29:11 —Merville Chambers

Circle of Christ Church Psalm 122:1 I was glad when they said to me, “Let us go to the house of the Lord.”

Psalm 122:1 Yo me alegré con los que me decían, “a la casa de Jehova iremos.”

If you are looking for a place of worship in the local area that is aimed at teaching the transforming word of God, Circle of Christ Church invites you to fellowship with us. We are a nondenominational, multicultural, and loving church that accepts you just the way you are. Our Senior Pastor Elisamuel Colón and the body of Christ are committed to love people into a life changing-liberating relationship with God. We are located at 147 Dreiser Loop, patio level (located in the Dreiser Community Center).

Our Sunday services are in Spanish and English. We have an anointed worship team and dance ministry that minister regularly. The English service has Bible-centered children’s church and a nursery program where children’s are ministered to from the cradle to 12 years of age. We have ministries for all ages. Please see our schedule below and followed us on Facebook and our website circleofchristchurch.com.

Nuestros servicios dominicales son en español e inglés. Tenemos un equipo de adoración ungido y un ministerio de danza que ministran regularmente. El servicio de inglés tiene una iglesia infantil centrada en la biblia y un programa de guardería donde se atiende a los niños desde la cuna hasta los 12 años de edad. Tenemos ministerios para todas las edades. Consulte nuestro programa a continuación y síganos en Facebook y en nuestro sitio web circleofchristchurch.com.

Circle of Christ Church responds to Isaiah 68:10 says: Feed the hungry, and help those in trouble. Then your light will shine out from the darkness, and the darkness around you will be as bright as noon. We have a food pantry that serves the community and we offer family counseling based on need. If you are interested, please contact us at (347) 945-1992.

Distribuimos alimentos y ofrecemos asesoramiento familiar según las necesidades. Si está interesado, contáctenos al (347) 945-1992.

English Services Tuesday Prayer 9:00-11:00 a.m.

Wednesday 7:00 to 9:00 p.m., Prayer/Bible Study Thursday 9:00-11:00 a.m.

Friday 7:00-8:30 p.m. Operation Grace Youth Service, 7:00 p.m.

Sunday Service 11:00 a.m.

Servicios en Español Domingo: Culto de Adoración de 9:30-10:30 a.m.

Please curb Jueves Oración y Estudio Bíblico de 12:00-2:00 p.m. your dog.

—Pastor Sam Colón

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Public Safety

The Co-op City Department of Public Safety would like everyone to remain safe this winter. Be sure to drive safely and anticipate changing road conditions.

Avoid driving in bad weather, if possible. Never drive if you have been drinking.

Avoid distractions, such as texting or talking on a cell phone; these are the leading causes of accidents in New York State. Texting while driving has been so much of a problem that Rest Stops have been renamed Text Stops. Remember any text can wait; it is not worth risking your life. When driving, look out for cyclists, pedestrians and school buses. If you see anything suspicious, notify the proper authorities. Always remember, if you see something, say something. 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. Visit CCPD on Twitter at @CCPDnyc to see what is happening here in Co-op City.

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Co-op City Public Safety Dept.

Emergency: 718-671-3050 www.ccpd.us

Non-Emergency: 718-320-3330

Opportunities

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18-24 A/R Bookkeeper (Full Time)

Finance

Local 153

Open until filled

Position Profile & Duties

Responsibilities include posting of monthly payments; contact with residential tenants regarding their accounts; compliance with legal action/court stipulations, as well as, additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.

1. HS Diploma or equivalent is required. College degree is a plus.

2. 3 – 5 years previous accounting/bookkeeping experience.

3. Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, with strong Excel skills.

4. Knowledge of Yardi system is a plus.

5. Knowledge of basic accounting principles.

6. Applicant must have ability to walk for long periods of time, twist, kneel, push, stoop; as well as lift and carry up to 25 pounds.

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

American Legion Post 1871 Scott Siegel is Bronx/Manhattan Counties’ Oratorical Champion for 2018 The Bronx County Oratorical Contest champions representing Post 1871 at the District level continued to shine in this year’s contest. The next level contest, District Level, which comprises of Bronx and Manhattan, was held in Morris Park Community Association Bronx, NY on Monday, January 07, 2019. The contest, which was keenly contested, had at the end of the evening, both Scott Siegel and Chimoij Okafor of the Bronx County as the two contestants who will advance to the next stage of the competition.

With the tradition of the contest, each contestant had to stick to the same topic they originally spoke about at the preliminary stage and continue to get better throughout the different levels of the contest. As every participant spoke on their prepared oration from different aspects of the United States’ Constitution, Scott Siegel of The High School of American Studies at Lehman College emerged the winner. This contest registered a great upset as Chimoij Okafor of Harry S Truman High School, who was the second runner-up in the Bronx County contest, ended up dislodging his older brother, the first runner-up in the Bronx and the contestants from Manhattan. Thus, both Scott and Chimoij will be representing the district at the next contest in February.

The chairperson for the Bronx County Contest, Commander Toba of the American Legion Post 1871, was so happy that Bronx contestants are showing their supremacy this year. In the previous contests, the Bronx had never made it past the zonal contest. However, Commander Toba felt that the efforts and the attitudes of these young people could take the Bronx to the State Championship in Albany. The Bronx County legionnaires who are familiar with this contest will work with them before the next level contest. Toba thanked the parents of the students for their support to get them this far.

Mid-Winter Conference The 100thAnnual Department of New York Mid-Winter Conference will take place on Friday, January 25, to Sunday, January 27, at the Desmond Hotel & Conference Center in Albany. In addition to meetings and seminars on a variety of topics and programs that will be the agenda of this conference, there will be a reception and banquet on Saturday evening. Commander Toba and Adjutant Codrington will be leading delegates from Post 1871 to the conference. We always encourage men and women of the Post 1871 family to endeavor to attend this event for better ideas and new developments in the American Legion.

First Executive Board Commander Toba presided over the first executive board meeting on Saturday, January 5. He used the occasion to thank the board members who had supported his mission for the post. He highlighted the various achievements of the Post in the past year, especially for their community involvement, serving the veterans and families in 2018. He recommended that this year’s Memorial Day event will be moved up to 3 p.m. instead of 1 p.m. when most people are in church.

—Lsjc Adeyemi LaCrown Toba

Project Manager (Full Time)

Position Profile & Duties

Responsibilities include the successful planning, design, monitoring, and closure of projects.

Oversight of all onsite and offsite construction to monitor compliance with building and safety regulations, as well as, additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.

1. BS degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering or related field or High School/GED and 10 – 15 years of experience in advanced skills training in supervising, electrical, plumbing and other building trades areas.

2. Minimum 10 years of steel/construction supervision experience; general building construction experience in all trade areas (Building, Construction and Architectural), including five or more years’ experience under a state licensed builder/contractor.

3. Excellent time and project management skills 4. Familiarity with construction management software packages and ability to read architectural and structural drawings.

5. Valid NY, NJ, CT or PA driver license is required.

6. 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 80 pounds.

Job#/Position

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18-43 Site Supervisor (Full Time)

Construction

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Open until filled

Position Profile & Duties

Responsibilities include the day-to-day duties in the landscaping, maintenance of and general upkeep of company grounds and property greens as well as, additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.

1. Six years of masonry/construction supervisory experience, which included general building maintenance experience in all trades areas, and which also included four or more years’ apprenticeship under a state licensed builder/contractor.

2. Minimum of 5 years of field experience with NeoGard/Sika product application and process as a certified applicator is a plus.

3. Working knowledge with project management programs.

4. Valid NY, NJ, CT or PA driver license is required.

5. Bi-Lingual is a plus.

6. 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 100 pounds.

Job#/Position 18-44 Inspector/Foreman (Full Time)

Department

Union/Non-Union

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Construction

Non-Union

Open until filled

Position Profile & Duties

Responsible for supervision of construction and various work crews on site. Duties will consist of planning, implementing and overseeing of various construction projects, as well as, additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.

1. HS Diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor/Advanced degree is a plus 2. At least five (5) years’ experience in the Construction field.

3. Knowledge of SBS modified bitumen systems and familiarity with all OSHA safety rules/regulations, including protections bridges, scaffolds, etc. and have ability to read blueprints.

4. Working knowledge in Microsoft Office Suite.

5. Valid NY, NJ, CT or PA driver license is required.

6. 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 100 pounds.

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Co-op City Times / January 12, 2019

Cohen’s Gentle Dental 100 Alcott Place 718-585-4400 Bronx, NY 10475 COME IN AND EXPERIENCE NATURAL TOOTH RESTORATION & VENEERS

$100

PAYMENT PLANS AVAILABLE. WE SPEAK ENGLISH AND SPANISH.

Additional Locations:

New Patient Special!

Check-up • X Rays • Cleaning

expires 3/2019

SAME DAY DENTURES reGularlY $1500

NOW

$1200

expires 3/2019

SINGLE IMPLANT startinG at

$999

expires 3/2019

2169 White plains road, Bronx, nY 10462 718-597-6314

We Accept All Major Insurances Including All Unions and Healthfirst, Affinity, Fidelis, Medicaid.

1 east Fordham road, Bronx, nY 10468 718-365-0990

DENTAL CROWNS

$699

WITH THIS AD COHEN’S GENTLE DENTAL WHY PAY $999 ELSEWHERE? No More Slipping, Sliding, Dentures That Don’t Fit!

VALPLAST FLEXIBLE PARTIALS reGularlY $1500

NOW

$1200

expires 3/2019

183 West 231 street, Bronx, nY 10463 718-543-1123

2 implants overdenture

loWer $6000

427 Fort Washington ave., suite 1C, nY, nY 10033 212-923-7644