Co-op City Times 01/17/15 by Co-op City Times

Vol. 50 No. 3

Saturday, January 17, 2015

Shareholders hear details of Legionnaires’ Disease at public meeting Tuesday evening BY BILL STUTTIG

Approximately 400 shareholders turned out for a public meeting in Dreiser Center Tuesday evening to address the 8 documented Legionnaires’ Disease cases within Co-op City since the beginning of December. Experts from the Department of Health (DOH) hosted the meeting and provided details on the preliminary

overview of Legionnaires’ Disease and the events leading up to the reported cases in Co-op City and its suspected link to the cooling tower, including recent disinfection steps that began literally hours after the preliminary tests on the tower came back positive for the legionella bacteria. Dr. Balter stressed to the hundreds of Co-op City residents gathered in the

Riverbay’s Interim General Manager Noel Ellison introduces a panel of experts from the city’s Department of Health who gave residents a detailed overview of the legionella bacteria contamination preliminarily found in the power plant’s cooling tower and then addressed concerns expressed by many residents at a public meeting Tuesday night in Dreiser Center. Photo by Bill Stuttig

finding late last week of the presence of the legionella bacteria within the Riverbay Power Plant’s cooling tower and its potential link to the sudden increase of the presence of the disease within Co-op City over the past month. Dr. Sharon Balter, Director of the Department of Health’s Bureau of Communicable Diseases, who was one of a panel of experts provided by DOH for the public meeting Tuesday evening in Dreiser Center, began the meeting with a visual presentation offering an

Dreiser Auditorium that the key to successfully fighting the potentially serious respiratory disease is getting treatment from a doctor quickly after symptoms appear, symptoms which include a persistent cough along with fever, tiredness, loss of appetite, aches and occasionally diarrhea. Treatment usually involves a heavy dose of antibiotics prescribed by a physician, similar to how more common cases of pneumonia are

Riverbay Holiday closing

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Riverbay’s administrative offices will be closed on Monday, January 19th in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Shareholders who have maintenance emergencies may contact their local Maintenance office and follow the prompts for service, and the Co-op City Public Safety Department at (718) 671-3050, and 9-1-1 for all other emergencies. Because of the holiday shortened work week, the deadline for submission of all community club articles and Directors’ viewpoints will be by 9 a.m. on Tuesday, January 20. Material received after this time will not be considered for publication in the Saturday, January 24th issue of the Co-op City Times. Articles may be submitted by fax to (718) 320-2595; emailed to cctimes@riverbaycorp.com, or slipped under the door of Room 21 in the Bartow Community Center, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, N.Y. We wish our readers an enjoyable holiday weekend.

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Board discusses how to pay legal settlement costs in labor case BY JIM ROBERTS

Faced with extraordinary, onetime expenses due to a pending legal settlement and costs related to treating the Co-op City Power Plant for possible legionella bacteria, Riverbay Corp. is facing $8 million in bills above the annual operating budget that have to be paid in the first part of 2015. To address the situation, Riverbay Board President Cleve Taylor laid out the costs that Co-op City shareholders are facing and presented Board members with a proposal at the Board’s meeting held on Jan. 14. “We have the convergence of a secondary and tertiary event. The secondary event is the settlement of the Ramirez [labor] case which is

going to cost the corporation $6.25 million and another approximately $300,000 in extra legal expenses,” Board President Taylor said. “We also have costs related to the Legionnaires’ situation, which involves additional natural gas costs and cleaning which will probably be in the area of $1 million that we know of,” Taylor said. (see related story, page 1.) Additional labor legal settlements could cost another $200,000, Taylor told the Board. There is also the possibility of several hundred thousand dollars cost in legal fees regarding other potential litigation in 2015, Taylor said. The money that needs to

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The test period for door-to-door delivery of the Co-op City Times has ended, and beginning this Saturday, January 17, 2015, the paper will be returned to delivery by the elevator area on each floor in the high-rise buildings. Delivery to the townhouses and community center bins is not affected. As shareholders were notified in the Saturday, November 22, 2014 issue of the paper, the test period was expected to last for approximately 2 months, and that time has now expired. Residents are therefore encouraged to pick up the paper from the elevator area as was the case prior to the test period, and to read the Co-op City Times each week to be accurately informed about what your Board and Management are doing to ensure the viability of the Riverbay Corporation and maintenance of your homes and community. Shareholders who do not receive the paper by 1 p.m. on Saturday should contact the distribution supervisor at (347) 439-5632 and let him know that the paper was not delivered to your floor. If you do not receive the paper at all, please contact the Co-op City Times office at (718) 320-3300, Ext. 3375 and let us know so we can follow-up with the distributor. We thank you for your cooperation as we work to ensure efficient delivery of the Co-op City Times.

Work continues at Co-op City co-generation plant to clean up cooling towers

BY ROZAAN BOONE

Riverbay Power Plant personnel and consultants are continuing with decontamination procedures at the cooling towers under the close supervision of the city’s Department of Health (DOH) to ensure the health and safety of residents, employees and the community. These efforts began immediately after DOH informed Riverbay officials late last week of the possibility of the presence of legionella bacteria in the

cooling towers. Power Plant staff worked throughout last weekend and during the week with the water treatment contractor to wash the plant, and disinfect the towers and water. In addition, Riverbay’s General Counsel firm, Smith, Buss & Jacobs, has retained Dr. Janet Stout, president and director of Special Pathogens Laboratory and research associate professor at the (Continued on page 26)

Legionella treated. The presence of Legionnaires’ Disease is detectable through a urine test, Dr. Balter stressed, and is most commonly contracted by people with previously compromised pulmonary function and immune systems. The disease is also more commonly contracted by smokers and the elderly, she added. Dr. Balter also stressed that the disease is not spread person-to-person, but largely through breathing in the mist or vapor of contaminated water, often found in man-made water systems. Cooling towers are commonly linked to the presence of legionella bacteria and that is why DOH ordered the Co-op City cooling tower to be tested as soon as the spike in cases in the community was discovered. Immediately after the preliminary test came back positive late Friday, the disinfection was ordered and began early the next morning, Saturday, January 10th. The disinfection coincided with the shutting down of the Power Plant’s cooling tower, a shutdown that will continue until tests conclude that the presence of legionella has been completely eradicated from the tower. When the meeting’s attendees were given the chance to ask questions and raise concerns, almost immediately the father of a young Co-op City man who began exhibiting symptoms on November 4, took exception to the DOH statement that Legionnaires’ Disease is easy to treat, instead detailing the long ordeal his son had to go through to combat the disease, including 9 days of intensive hospital care and his still-suffering from some lingering effects of the disease, more than a month after he first contracted it. Another woman shared details of her mother’s struggles with the symptoms of the disease while having no idea at first that Legionnaires’ Disease was causing the serious pulmonary conditions she was suffering from. Dr. Balter answered that the goal of her department is to make the symptoms of the presence of the disease known to everyone so people can get treatment as soon as possible in all cases where the symptoms exist and presence of the disease is suspected. Many shareholders who spoke expressed grave concern about the safety of the community’s water system and were assured repeatedly by both DOH and Riverbay officials that Riverbay’s water is safe for both drinking and washing and is in no way connected to the Power Plant or its cooling tower, where the infection was preliminarily detected during testing last week. Dr. Balter stressed that other areas of the community have been tested and will continue to be tested for the presence of the bacteria, including the apartments of those who contracted the disease, and so far the bacteria’s

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presence has only been detected preliminarily in the cooling tower which is currently undergoing disinfection. Other cooling towers in the area outside of Co-op City are also being tested as a possible source of the bacteria, Dr. Balter added. Residents attending the meeting, upon entering the auditorium, were handed a press statement from Riverbay Corporation which, among other things, quoted a 2000 study from the Cooling Technology Institute as saying, “Studies have shown that 40 to 60% of cooling towers tested contained Legionella. Power Plant Director Brian Reardon said that the cooling tower is tested periodically for legionella and other contaminants. A test conducted in August of 2014, showed no presence of legionella in the cooling tower. Councilman Andy King stressed that it was vital for the community not to go into panic mode and the residents have a responsibility to themselves to go to the doctor as quickly as possible if they begin feeling symptoms. He also asked for more regular communication between Riverbay and the shareholders as far as the status of the testing and the ongoing disinfection process. He stressed that regular communication is essential to preventing panic or undue stress among the residents here. Riverbay President, Cleve Taylor, emphasized to the residents that Power Plant personnel go above and beyond to treat the plant systems every day for potential contamination and everything that is humanly possible is being done to eliminate the contamination and to ensure the community’s safety going forward. Acting interim General Manager Noel Ellison said to the residents about the ongoing response: “We are serious about this situation. I am not going to tell you that the problem won’t persist. All I am going to say is that the level of concern on our part is elevated and we are going to keep doing what we need to do to make things work. The testing continues until we figure out what the source is.” Health Department officials present at the meeting also stated that samples of numerous locations throughout the community are being taken by both Riverbay and the Department of Health independently to identify any possible additional sources of contamination within the community. They said that, as of now, the cooling tower is the only location that tested positive at least preliminarily. One shareholder suggested forming a task force of community residents to stay informed of testing going forward on a regular basis and then have those task force members report that information to the community.

Dear Co-op City residents: The health of Co-op City residents is our highest priority, and we have taken every necessary step to eliminate the threat of infection as a result of legionella found in the Power Plant’s cooling towers. The water in the cooling towers is entirely separate from Co-op City’s supply of potable water. The water at Co-op City, according to the NYC Department of Health, is safe to drink, bathe and cook with. Last Friday, DOH informed Riverbay that there were eight confirmed cases of Legionnaires’ Disease in Co-op City. Within hours of notification, we shut down the Power Plant, and allowed the DOH to test the water in the cooling tanks. Since then, we have shut down the cooling tower, chlorinated the water and have continued to take steps to disinfect the cooling tanks. While these precautions come at great cost to Riverbay, it is paramount that we do everything necessary to guarantee a safe environment for residents. The presence of legionella does not always translate to an outbreak of Legionnaires’ Disease. Cooling towers are often the first to be tested. Recent studies have shown that 40-60% of cooling towers tested contain legionella, as is the case with our Power Plant. Regardless, we have always treated the threat of legionella very seriously. Riverbay employs professional water treatment companies to treat the water system and to perform regular tests, including for legionella bacteria. The last test was in August, 2014 and showed the water to be free of bacteria. There are still other buildings in the area, not part of Co-op City, that are yet to be tested, as well as a number of other elements that could explain the rise in Legionnaires’ Disease this winter. Above all, our hearts go out to the eight residents who have contracted this terrible illness. While we are working tirelessly to eliminate this problem, if you feel as if you are experiencing any symptoms of Legionnaires’ Disease, do not hesitate to contact your doctor immediately.

—Riverbay Management

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Combing Co-op City

Winter tennis program continues

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

MetroCard Bus to visit Co-op City next month

The MetroCard Bus will be visiting all three Co-op City locations again next month, enabling customers to sign up for or refill their Reduced-Fare MetroCard, purchase or add money to an existing MetroCard, and purchase E-Z Pass On the Go tags. On Thursday, February 5, and again on Thursday, February 19, the MetroCard bus will be at the Bartow Mall on Co-op City Blvd. (in front of the Bingo Hall and the eyecare center), from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.; at Dreiser Loop (Park on Debs Place) from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and at Einstein Loop (Elgar Place) from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Riverbay Holiday closing Riverbay’s administrative offices will be closed on Monday, January 19th in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Shareholders who have maintenance emergencies may contact their local Maintenance office and follow the prompts for service, and the Co-op City Public Safety Department at (718) 671-3050, and 9-1-1 for all other emergencies.

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Cooperators United President claims promised traffic improvements were never delivered

BY BILL STUTTIG

Sonja Maxwell, long-time President of Cooperators United, a coalition of Co-op City Building Association leaders, spoke out this past week on the lack of traffic improvements made to the streets and roads surrounding the newly expanded Bay Plaza shopping center and then also took exception to statements made in media reports recently by a Bay Plaza executive and local elected officials who suggested that the traffic over the holidays did not appear to be as bad as originally feared. Reacting specifically to a report on Bronx News 12 which quoted Sam Shalem, the president of Prestige Properties, developers and owners of the new Mall at Bay Plaza, as saying that the traffic problems surrounding the huge development have eased up over the first five months since the new Mall at Bay Plaza opened, Maxwell fired back saying: “The truth is there were times when cars and pedestrians could not move because of the traffic on Bartow Avenue, near Toys R Us and where the movie theatre is located. We were told that traffic agents were directing cars from Toys R Us to make a U-Turn in a location where the sign says no U Turn. “In addition, even after the holidays are over, Bay Plaza Mall visitors are coming into Co-op City and exiting through Section 5. They have also discovered our side streets and in addition to Section 5, congestion is also beginning to get heavy at Peartree Avenue and Co-op City Boulevard on the north end of the community. We need the improvements that were discussed at the September meeting with the DOT to start happening now.” Maxwell is referring to a meeting

that was held in the Bronx offices of the Department of Transportation on September 17th in which she, community activist Eleanor Bailey, several Riverbay representatives, representatives of local elected officials and Community Board 10 members, including its district manager Ken Kearns reportedly received promises from Bronx DOT Commissioner Constance Moran that certain improvements would be made to local streets surrounding the mall to improve the flow of traffic and increase pedestrian and traffic safety and in addition a study of the area would be conducted to suggest additional improvements that might be needed. Although no media, including the Co-op City Times, was invited into the meeting, the results of the meeting were similarly reported to this newspaper by several attendees of the meeting, including Maxwell and other Co-op City residents, Riverbay staff and key members of Community Board 10, including District manager Kearns. According to Co-op City representatives who attended the meeting, promises made that have not yet materialized include no placement of signage at intersections stating “Do Not Block,” no placement of barriers near the back of Toy’s R Us at Bartow Avenue preventing cars from making illegal u-turns and dangerously crossing 3 lanes of traffic, no new 25 MPH speed limit signs, no news regarding an exploration of a way for school buses serving P.S. 160 to pickup and drop-off students on Einstein Loop instead of in front of the school, no repainting of faded or disappeared lane markings on area roadways, and no new jersey barriers on killer curve to replace the decaying ones there now. Promises from the meeting that did

materialize was an increase in the number of NYPD traffic officers to help move cars through busy intersections on busy shopping days during the holiday season, and a safety seminar for senior pedestrians conducted by the DOT which did take place in Coop City in November and was attended by more than 100 seniors. Maxwell said this week: “All affected by the Bay Plaza Mall traffic are not happy. We were under the impression that our issues would be addressed. We understood that all of our issues would not be addressed immediately, but those issues that could be addressed by January would be. Needless to say, nothing has been done with the exception of the traffic agents provided to us by the Police Department. We sent an email to Commissioner Moran about our outstanding issues and the survey that was to be conducted and completed before January. She has not responded. We are reaching out to our politicians. More importantly, we, the community, have to go on a telephone, email and fax blitz, again, to get everyone's attention and ensure that our issues are not only addressed but met.” A spokesman for the DOT said yesterday regarding the status of the promised traffic improvements: “DOT met with the Community Board and representatives from Co-op City before the holiday season and stated that we would do counts before and during the holidays to ascertain if any traffic improvements surrounding the mall would be appropriate. DOT is currently doing the analysis of those traffic counts and will contact the Community Board in the next few weeks to discuss the results and if any traffic improvements would be implemented in the area.”

Perfect Attendance for 2014!

Co-op City’s Buildings and Grounds, Maintenance, Restorations, Parking Facilities and Community Centers’ Local 32BJ unionized employees who worked throughout 2014 without taking one sick day were honored for their dedication to the job and the community at a luncheon held Thursday in the Bartow Community Center. Riverbay Board Treasurer Bernie Cylich, and Interim General Managers Noel Ellison and Peter Merola each personally thanked the workers for their relentless effort. Ellison told the workers that they are the ones who make his job easy because they come to work every day dedicated to doing their jobs to the best of their ability. Treasurer Cylich speaking on behalf of the entire Board of Directors told the workers that their dedication to the community and their willingness to go above and beyond when performing their jobs is what makes Co-op City the great community that it is. The 57 workers honored for perfect attendance and dedication to the job in 2014 were: Jose Manuel Alvarez; Stephen Brugman; Jeffrey J. Camacho; Bovell G. Campbell; Ruben Chaparro; Jerome D. Christopher; Alexi Y. Claros; Luis A. Duquela; Sintim Edu Baffoe; Ramon Escano Rojas; Ryan Francis; Vincent L. Francis; Balto Gjuraj; Angel Harry; Federman Hernandez; Nelson R. Jorge Callado; Lush Kocaj; Jorge Madera; Natividad B. Melendez Arriola; Benjamin Mercado; Vojisllav Mikuliq; Alfonso Pagan Vazquez; Benjamin J. Pinckney; Rrok Pllumbaj; Joes V. Reyes Matos; Alvin L. Rivera; Juan Rodriguez; Sergio Sanchez Corraliza; Mark Shapiro; Belarmino Tavarez; Marcelino A. Vargas; Carlos M. Ventura; Ancell Leslie; Anto Barlovic; Anton Dusaj; Filip Kocovic; Naim Kurtovic; Petar Markolovic; Vin Mullings ; Eduardo Ramirez; Otoniel Roman Rios; Ricardo Torres-Colon; Ruben Vargas; Isandel Coriano; Kolja Kocovic; Kenneth M. Zinn; David Brown; Dzevat Dervisevic; Franc Hota; Djordje Ljutovic; Tomor Mrizaj; Stephen Pachlin; Pashko Pllumaj; Peter Popovic; Josip Stepancic; Gene Wooten and Zef Zefaj. Photo by Bill Stuttig

Settlement costs

be raised from shareholders could reach as high as $9 million, Taylor said. With a limited amount of money in cash reserves, and restrictions on how other Riverbay reserve funds can be used, the only source of money to pay these upcoming bills is from shareholders. Board members discussed the options that Riverbay faces at the Board meeting on Wednesday, emphasizing the burden the one-time special assessment will place on Co-op City residents. “There is no other way to come up with this money,” Board President Taylor said. “The bank has initially told us we cannot touch our reserves. I want the Board to come up with options. We’ve got a lot of thinking to do and the clock is seriously ticking.” In order to raise $8 million, the Board discussed the amount of the onetime assessment that would be placed on each of the 72,666 rooms in Co-op City and what time frame shareholders would have to pay their assessments. Talks with mortgage lender Wells

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Fargo could lead to a longer payment schedule for residents if the bank agrees. The federal Housing and Urban Development agency (HUD) and the state Housing and Community Renewal agency (HCR) would also have to approve. The Board took no action on the matter at its Jan. 14 meeting and agreed to address the situation further at its next meeting on Jan. 21. The Ramirez vs. Riverbay federal lawsuit, filed in U.S. District Court in Manhattan by five current and former Riverbay Corp. employees in April 2013, could have cost Riverbay tens of millions of dollars if the company lost the case at trial, leading to the decision to settle the case. Marion Scott, Inc., the managing agent for Riverbay during the time period that the alleged illegal labor practices occurred, is also named as a defendant in the lawsuit and faces the same financial liability. For the past year and a half, the two sides presented arguments before Federal Judge John G. Koeltl about whether the

plaintiffs in the case should be granted “class action” status allowing the case to proceed to trial on behalf of all current and former Riverbay workers who might have been underpaid. The plaintiffs allege that they were given compensatory time instead of being paid for overtime work; that they were underpaid for some overtime work because nighttime differentials weren't included in overtime calculations; and that workers who punched in before or after their scheduled shifts weren't paid for the work they did before or after their scheduled shift. In August 2014, Judge Koeltl rejected arguments by Trivella & Forte, Riverbay's labor and employment attorneys, that the employees couldn't sue the company as a class action and also rejected arguments that the case should be dismissed. Judge Koeltl found that the case should proceed as a class action covering approximately 1,700 current and former employees. During the Board meeting on Wednesday, Board members raised the

possibility of suing Trivella & Forte to recover some of the money that Riverbay will have to pay in the settlement of the case. Previously, the Board discussed the need to sue the managing agent, Marion Scott Real Estate, Inc., which is primarily responsible for employment matters. MSI has refused to accept any financial responsibility for the Ramirez litigation. MSI told Board members that it had no insurance and would file bankruptcy before contributing to any settlement. MSI also sued Riverbay on Christmas Eve, claiming that it was owed money by Riverbay, that it had been defamed, that the public bidding for a new managing agent should be enjoined, and that MSI should remain as managing agent. Jeffrey Buss, Riverbay’s General Counsel, said the MSI lawsuit against Riverbay would be vigorously defended, that MSI’s lawsuit lacked merit, and that Riverbay would seek recovery from MSI for Ramirez and other matters. Buss also opined that MSI had no legal basis to stop the bidding process.

Delivery of the Co-op City Times returns to the elevator on your floor today, Sat., Jan. 17th.

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It’s happening in Co-op City

At the movies... The members of the African-American Association enjoyed an afternoon at the theater last Sunday to see the movie Selma at the Bay Plaza cinema.

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Residents of Building 26 A, B & C and those who use Garage # 8

DR. LEWIS WOLSTEIN Podiatrist — Foot Specialist

Please note that this Wednesday, January 21st, between the hours of 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., we will continue with ongoing electrical upgrades in Building 26 A, B & C. As such, there will be no heat or hot water in your building; the basement will be closed in the morning from 7:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m.; elevators will not respond to the basement during this time period and the laundry will be closed until 1:00 p.m. when it will re-open. This work will affect Garage #8 which will not have any electrical power or elevator service during this time period. If you need assistance getting up or down in the garage, please advise the garage attendant. Thank you for your patience and understanding. We wish you a safe and enjoyable holiday weekend. —Riverbay Management

• Practicing in Co-op City since 1975 • Board Certified in Foot Surgery • ALL conditions of the foot treated • We

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Flu vaccine mandate for children 6-59 months in NYC

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

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Letters to the Editor To the Editor: In honor of, and celebration of arguably the most significant American to ever live, Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., I would like to encourage ALL of the community, but in particular, people of color, to honor his legacy. His legacy is best honored by repeating, sharing and embodying the very values that moved this country in the right direction. Sadly, so many want to return us to a To the Editor: In last week’s paper, one of the Director’s wrote, “…as the world saw in Eric Garner’s case, our American laws don’t apply equally to all Americans.” It’s ok to disagree with the deci-

Honoring Dr. King’s legacy pre-Civil Rights era. We must remain vigilant! His legacy is steeped in a TRUE Christian tradition of speaking truth to power. Power is anyone who resents the advancements we've made and have thought of clever back doors by which to re-enslave us. Parents, take responsibility for raising respectful, law-abiding children so that you're not visiting them on Riker's Island or upstate. We must hold the NYPD accountable for any mistreatment in our

community, but it's hard to do so when we show a lack of respect and aren't law abiding. Raising respectful children will position them to test for the NYPD and change the imbalance that currently exists. God speaks of justice more than 2,000 in the Bible, which means that believers must stop meeting just to say we did, but we must speak out against injustice without fear. This honors Dr. King, Jr's. legacy. —Deborah Jenkins

Unpopular, but accepted sion by the Grand Jury. I am reminded of the O.J. Simpson and Lemrick Nelson cases. Even though I vehemently disagreed with these decisions, I didn’t believe they reflected an inequality within our jury system—just stupidity on the part of

those particular jurors. If you recall, those verdicts were not popular, but they were accepted. We didn’t get street riots, shootings and fire bombings from those decisions. —David Hammer

Who's been building Straw Men?

To the Editor: The Board Treasurer claims that the Team for Change didn't exist when the referendum on the bulk Cablevision deal was held in December, 2013. He conveniently forgot that he was reelected to the Riverbay Board of Directors in May, 2013 as part of the Team for Change. He doesn't remember his Viewpoint before the referendum in which he said the vote should not be held until the Board got approval from HCR. He doesn't remember that one of his allies wrote a Viewpoint before the referendum saying that Verizon had already wired the buildings in Co-op City. He doesn't remember setting up his own straw man in March of 2014

when he and his allies introduced and voted for a resolution to invite Verizon to come to Co-op City knowing that if it were to pass and the proposed actions taken, it would have led to a multi-million dollar lawsuit by Cablevision that Co-op City would have lost. (He relied on the majority of the Board who put their fiduciary duties to Co-op City ahead of politics to kill the resolution.) The Board Treasurer wanted the vote for an election issue for candidates in the May, 2014 Board of Directors race running as members of the Team for Change. The endorsement he gave to the members of the Team for Change included “Wouldn’t bringing Verizon/FIOS to Co-op City save cooperators money?"

even though he knew that was not possible. The resolution was not reintroduced after control of the Board changed. The Board President, who was elected as a member of the Team for Change that pledged to invite Verizon to Co-op City, now admits it would cost Riverbay as much as $200,000,000 to do it. It is nice to see that he now says the Board should pursue a bulk agreement with Cablevision. But how does he propose to recover the $600 already lost by the 13,000 families that subscribe to Cablevision? That lost totals $7,800,000 to date and is growing at a rate of $650,000 for every month that the bulk deal is not in place. —Stewart Berman

Public Safety Chief responds to criticism over food delivery suspension during active investigation During my tenure as commander of the Co-op City Department of Public Safety, I have had to make countless decisions, some of which are not always received well by my staff or the public. Regardless of how my decisions are viewed, I stand firmly by them knowing that I have always made them in good faith and with the safety and welfare of all concerned as the first and foremost priority. On December 31st, 2014, I made a decision to temporarily stop food deliveries directly to building resi-

dences. This decision was based on the fact that several food delivery persons who, while in the course of their hard day’s work, were being set up for robberies in the buildings’ hallways by perpetrators armed with knives. In order to prevent a delivery person from being the victim of a violent assault in the hallways of our buildings by perpetrators who were placing fake delivery calls, cooperators were directed to meet the delivery person in the lobby in deference to the safety of these delivery people.

I’m sure we can all agree that the value of a human life is insurmountable and one on which you cannot place a dollar value. The life of a delivery person should not be cared about less than any other human being. My decision on December 31st was based solely on my concern for the safety and lives of the delivery people who work in the Co-op City area, which I rightfully considered to be the utmost priority in dealing with this sudden and potentially deadly rash of crimes. (Continued on page 8)

Important Notice to Shareholders of Building 18 Article SIXTH of your Occupancy Agreement provides, in part, that your lease automatically renews for an additional three (3) year period. You need to do nothing if you want your lease to extend for another three (3) year period. If you will be moving out at the end of your lease, notify Riverbay, in writing, Attention: Sales Support Office, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475, ninety (90) days prior to lease expiration.

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Public Safety Report Co-op City Times / January 17, 2015

CCPD offers safe driving and walking tips for winter weather BY LIEUTENANT PAM APOLLO As New York City has so far received only a few minor snowfalls, the snowfalls have had quite an impact on walking and driving. Cooperators need to use extreme caution when walking or driving. The year’s long term forecast is very similar to last year’s forecast, so it is possible we can have a similar winter. One would need a crystal ball to be certain of what type of weather we will actually get. It is still best to be prepared for whatever weather we may face. We have come to learn that there is nothing predictable about weather in the New York area. This year, warm weather stuck around for so long, we almost thought we would not get a winter. During severe winter weather, it becomes even more important to be sure to drive safely and obey traffic rules. Snow, ice and freezing rain present an increase in hazards for drivers and pedestrians alike. By allowing extra time for travel and avoiding unnecessary travel, readers can stay safe during adverse weather conditions. When there are hazardous conditions, residents should try to stay home, if possible. Walking or driving in bad weather increases your chance of getting injured. The elderly and those with mobility issues should definitely stay home and enlist the help of a friend or neighbor. Many local restaurants and establishments offer free delivery service. There are supermarkets that offer food delivery that you can order from your home. Driving in extreme weather should be avoided at all costs. New York City Department of Sanitation is prepared to step up plowing and salting efforts. However, roads will not be clear until several hours after snow finishes falling. Salt used for melting snow is no longer effective when temperatures plummet below 20 degrees. Snowy weather days are excellent times to catch up on reading, movie watching and TV viewing. When it snows, replace road trips with family game night, break out those good old fashioned board games and enjoy quality family time. Extreme weather makes it even more important to be sure your car is in optimum condition with good tires. It is also important the all drivers and passengers BUCKLE UP for safety. Children should be secured in the proper restraint system for their age and weight, always in the rear seat of the vehicle. Never put a rear facing infant seat in the front seat of an auto that has a passenger side airbag. The airbag can propel the car seat into the seat back with enough force to seriously injure or kill the child. Never hold a child on your lap while driving or while seated in the front seat. The force of the airbag throwing the child against you could be fatal. You should never take a child out of a car seat if they are fussing. Car seat in the rear seat is always the way to go, never regard not sitting in a car seat or sitting in the front seat as a reward. Children need to be buckled up in the rear seat of the vehicle properly restrained. Children aged 8 or over, weighing 100 pounds or more or taller than 4 feet, 9 inches may use a seat belt. Children between 4 and 8, 40 to 100 pounds should use a booster seat. There are even booster seats to accommodate children that exceed one hundred pounds but are still shorter than 4’9” and younger than 8. Children 1 to 4 years of age should be in a child safety seat with a five point harness. Children younger than 1 should placed in a rear facing infant seat in the back seat of the auto. Never use a car seat that has been in an accident, it may have sustained damage that is not visible. Car seat installation can seem difficult at first. It is very important that you carefully read the owner’s manual for both the car seat and for your auto. The

LATCH system is an attempt to simplify car seat installation and make it universal from one car to another. The acronym LATCH stands for Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren. It includes Lower Anchorage points and top tether straps to fasten car seats. All vehicles manufactured after 2003 must have at least 2 LATCH points in the rear seat. Seat belts can still be used to install car seats. This is an option for a third seat or if installation in the center seat is desired. Information regarding the LATCH system and the installation of car seats may be found at the National Highway and Transportation Safety Administration at 1(888)DASH2DOT or on their website at www.nhtsa.dot.gov/ Certified child passenger safety technicians are available at various locations to check for the proper installation of car seats. To find out about car seat check locations, call 1(866) SEAT CHECK or at their website at www.seatcheck.org. Every person riding in an automobile should wear a seatbelt. Seatbelts save lives. Airbags are not a substitute for seatbelts and are designed to be used in connection with seatbelts. An airbag comes out of the steering wheel or dashboard at a speed of 250 miles per hour. Without a seatbelt, the force of an airbag can cause serious injuries to the front seat passenger and driver. Wearing a seatbelt in a vehicle equipped with airbags will minimize injuries in otherwise life threatening collision. Seatbelts will prevent the wearer from being thrown from the automobile in the case of a collision. Today’s automobiles are designed to keep the passenger compartment intact in the event of a collision. Without a seatbelt, you will not remain within that safety zone. Unsecured persons in a vehicle continue to travel at the vehicle’s speed until they strike a solid object within or outside the vehicle. Internal organs of the unbelted person then collide with the skeletal sys-

tem causing serious internal injuries. An unbelted person also serves as a projectile and can cause injuries to other persons in the vehicle. A person properly restrained stays within the vehicle’s safety zone and comes to a slower stop thereby minimizing injuries. Drivers should consider taking a Defensive Driver Training Course. These courses teach drivers tactics in becoming a safer driver, plus provide an insurance discount and possible point reduction. Riverbay Corporation is happy to announce a $5 discount on the National Safety Council’s new online 6 hour course. Enter referral code #664 at www.ddcnsc.org/ny to receive your $5 discount off the Online Driving Course. The course is regularly $29.95, comes out to $24.95 with the discount. When first introduced, the online course cost $44.95. Now, you get the same discount and information for a reduced price. The course is an interactive, informative course. You have one month to complete the course in as many sessions as you desire. The online course offers the same benefits as the live course. A computer with a flash drive is required; Visit the website for more information. This weekend would be a good time to stay home and take this course online. If consuming alcoholic beverages is a part of your winter fun, be sure to designate a driver that will not drink. Never operate a motor vehicle if you have consumed alcoholic beverages. 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. The Co-op City Department of Public Safety would like to thank all persons who have called in suspicious activity or sent information via our website. It is by your actions that the crime rate remains low and a high quality of life is maintained. See page 8 for Public Safety Blotter

OPPORTUNITIES AT CO-OP CITY

Tell your friends, relatives and employers about:

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

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

CONTRACT SUMMARY

Contract 2959, Installation of Wood Floors and Vinyl Composite Tiles: Installation of wood floors and Vinyl Composite Tiles for vacant and occupied apartments. Pre-bid Meeting: January 22, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. Bids Due: February 10, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. Bonding: Bonding is not required Insurance: Insurance is required Contract P744, Water Tank Cleaning Bid Due: January 22, 2015 at 2 p.m. Contact bpenn@riverbaycorp.com

Contract P757 Purchase of HP Computers Bids Due: January 23, 2015 at 2 p.m. Contact bpenn@riverbaycorp.com

Contract P754 Purchase of Convector Coils Bids Due: January 29, 2015 at 2 p.m. Contact bpenn@riverbaycorp.com

Contract P756 Purchase of Mirror Closet Doors Bids Due: January 29, 2015 at 2 p.m. Contact bpenn@riverbaycorp.com

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

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

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

Smart Ways to Avoid this Upcoming Increase Co-op City Times / January 17, 2015

With Marion Scott RE, Inc. (MSI) temporarily out of the picture, we should ask ourselves one question: Are we going to continue their practices or are we going to make some sensible changes and run this place properly and avoid an increase? Easy Cuts This new board is threatening to issue a 3-4 percent increase and possibly even a large one-time assessment on this community. However, by the time that you finish reading this article, you'll see that we can do several things to save money and avoid that increase. Flooring Whenever someone moves out, the floors in that apartment are picked up. Then, we have to spend about $5 million a year to test that flooring material for asbestos. Thereafter, we have to spend over $2 million a year just for new flooring material. But, here's a solution to that problem. Stop picking up those floors. We will save over $7 million a year if we stop picking up the floors in our vacant apartments. Now, did this one change affect you or your quality of life? Of course not. On the other hand, did you know that we issue flooring vouchers to all of the new cooperators to go to one store for all of their flooring needs? Just one store! Why? Why do you think that we send all new cooperators to just one flooring store? When you think about this answer, then you will see why we have so many financial problems here. Okay, so that’s $7 million of savings. Garbage Can you smell the garbage in your basement when you're in your apartment? What about when you're doing your laun-

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dry? The answers are no. Now, do you know how long that garbage has been in your basement? Probably not. However, all of the garbage is stored in a basement room. Then, it gets transported to a facility near Peartree Avenue. In the past, it was estimated by management that we were paying around $2.1 million a year for this program. And, now, this figure should be around $3 million. But, why should we continue to spend $3 million a year when we can simply take that garbage outside when the sanitation trucks arrive at our buildings? So, here's another $3 million that we can easily save. Bidding and Change Orders A pack of pens might cost $1 in a store. And, since we're following the NYS Homes & Community Renewal (HCR) regulations, we have to take the lowest responsible bid for those pens. But, when you check out our bidding system, the lowest responsible bid for those pens might be around $3 or $4. Amazing, huh? But, these numbers can go far higher when we're dealing with other products. So, if someone wanted to, they could easily influence the prices on this bidding system. Therefore, the key here is to cut out the waste in this bidding

Public Safety Blotter December 20, 2014 - January 11, 2015

January 11 - 100 Alcott Place One male was arrested for possession of a controlled substance. He was transported and processed at Bronx Central Booking. January 7 - 120 Benchley Place One male was arrested for Robbery by CCPD, along with the 45Pct. He was transported to Bronx Central Booking for processing and was issued a community

complaint. January 6 - 900 Baychester Ave. One female was arrested for loitering. Dec. 20 - 140 Benchley Place Three males and one female were arrested for possession of a controlled substance. All of the individuals were issued universal summonses and two of the males were also issued community complaints.

Public Safety Chief responds For sure, if those who are critical of my decision to halt the delivery of food while our investigation was ongoing had a family member, friend or loved one who was employed as a delivery person in this area, they would have been applauding my decision to first and foremost protect these individuals and would have been appreciative of the fact that someone in law enforcement took the time to care about their loved one. But instead, because the crime spree did not personally affect their loved ones, they referred to my decision as “taking the easy way out.” That could not be further from the truth. The truth is that my staff spent countless hours and days investigating these food delivery robbery cases, as well as visiting all the merchants instructing them on how to avoid their delivery employees from becoming the victim of a robbery or worse. It is truly a sad and unsettling day in society when the convenience of a doorto-door food delivery takes precedence over concern for human life.

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These types of robbery cases are extremely difficult to solve, but due to the dedication and perseverance of my staff and with the assistance of the 45th Precinct we were able to apprehend a suspect—certainly the most relevant fact involving any reporting regarding this investigation. Anyone who has interacted with me at any time over these past many years realizes that my name will never be synonymous with the words "easy way out." I am a direct product of this wonderful community having been raised here since I was a small child. Being the Public Safety Chief of the very community which I grew up in is considered by me to be a huge honor which I take very seriously and I am passionate about. It was never my intention to cause economic hardship to the merchants, but human life always has to remain paramount over the convenience of a food delivery. The fact that some people can’t understand this simple moral concept troubles me. —Chief Frank Apollo

system. Additionally, several people have told me that our stored products were thereafter sold online and in a store. So, by my estimate, we can easily save about $7 million a year just by cracking down on these bidding shenanigans and by watching our inventory. Change Orders We had one contractor, IJZ Associates, Inc., that initially placed a bid for $93,910 to demolish a boiler. Thereafter, this contractor was allowed to more than double the bid to $187,835. And, according to the resolution, this change order was the result of a so-called "mathematical error." But, one manager here told me that this demolition work was expected to cost $200,000. So, guess what? This board, in my opinion, blindly approved this change order. Yes or no, would you allow a bidder to double their prices on you? If not, then, why do you think that MSI and this board approved this change order? Why do you think that other contractors are allowed to raise their prices with these change orders? Bottom line: We have this board and a number of employees that have allowed this nonsense to go on here. So, I think we should be able to save several million dollars just by changing this board, some employees, and by stopping this nonsense. Overtime Charges We spend over $700,000 a year just on overtime. Now, we can't stop overtime in all situations, like for a flood. But, I think that this high number should be far less since we have over 1,000 employees here. No Show Employees Although we have over 1,000 employ-

ees here, we still hire and fire 55 part-time workers every 6 months. But, I think that hiring all of these part-time workers is just one sign, among many, that something is not right here. Two questions: Why do we need an additional 55 workers? Where are all of our other workers? Anyway, just by cutting all of the above-cited items, we can save over $20 million a year. Legionnaires' Disease On January 7, the NYC Department of Health came here and said that there were a total of 61 cases of Legionnaires' Disease in the Bronx. Within that number, though, we have 8 cases in Co-op City. And, according to the Health Department's notice, "Legionnaires' disease is not contagious." I hope that anyone that has Legionnaires’ Disease or any other type of illness will get well. Thank you. Close As you can see, we do not need an increase and a one-time large assessment. What we need to do is to conduct business in a proper manner. Thank you. Questions or comments? Please send a message to: Daryl Johnson, Riverbay Board Director, c/o Riverbay Corporation, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475. Or, please send a message to me at darylhjohnson@optonline.net (Please double-check the spelling of this address.) Also, please call me at 718-6714544 if you don't receive a response from your message. You can also join me on Facebook by typing in Daryl H. Johnson. Okay, that’s it for now. So, please have a wonderful week. And, may God bless you and your family. Thank you.

Co-op City Times / January 17, 2015

Bronx CERT-10 Winter Care—Preparing For the Cold In the past several days, New Yorkers have experienced plunging temperatures and severely cold weather. The Risk of Hypothermia When exposed to cold temperatures, our bodies can lose heat faster than we can produce it. Prolonged exposure to cold will eventually use up our body’s stored energy. The resulting condition is known as hypothermia (abnormally low body temperature). A low body temperature will affect the brain, causing a person to be unable to think clearly or move well. This is what makes hypothermia dangerous, a person may not even know what’s happening. Although hypothermia is most likely to occur at very cold temperatures, it can also occur at temperatures above 40°F if a person becomes chilled from being wet. The usual victims of hypothermia are people who remain

outdoors for long periods, elderly people with inadequate food, clothing, or heating, babies sleeping in cold bedrooms. If someone shows symptoms of hypothermia – such as a low body temperature (less than 95ºF), confusion, cold feet and hands, or shivering – call 9-1-1 right away. Steps to Stay Warm and Healthy In extreme cold, make outside trips as brief as possible to protect your health and safety. Work slowly and do not over-exert yourself. Dress warmly, in layers and wear waterproof clothing if you must travel or work in rainy or snowy conditions. To stay warm at home, close off rooms that you are not using, wear warm clothes during the day and use extra blankets at night. Health problems or medicines can also affect ability to resist the cold. Arthritis, Parkinson’s Disease, and

hypothyroidism (low thyroid hormone) can decrease one’s ability to stay warm. Medicines can also lower a person’s ability to keep warm. The list includes both medicines from your doctor and those bought over-the-counter. Consult with your doctor before you stop taking any medicine. For more information, go to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention website: http://www.bt.cdc. gov/disasters/winter/duringstorm/ outdoorsafety.asp. Special Precautions for Seniors and Others Winter weather can be challenging for everyone, but the elderly are much more susceptible to the cold and are therefore at higher risk of injury or death. Although falls are the leading cause of hospitalizations, more than half of hypothermia-related deaths

were people over the age of 65. By wearing non-slip shoes, the likelihood of falling is reduced. Also, when coming indoors from outside, place a non-skid mat inside the front door to dry your feet before entering. With all of this said, the best method for ensuring that the people that you care about are warm and safe is to simply stay in contact with them. For the seniors, especially, the most effective method for spotting warning signs of potential problems is by directly speaking with them. If you would you like to join CERT or want more information, please mail your questions or request to Bronx CERT 10, 100 Donizetti Place, Bronx, NY 10475. You can also contact us on the web at http://www.bronxcert10.com. —Khalil Abdul-Wahhab

Farewell, Penny I am so sad to report the untimely death of my dear friend, Penny Schulberg, a long time resident. I called her Goldilocks. We shared many lunches together at the Bartow Senior Center. We shared our books. Our children are friends. She had been an active member of the “The Sephardic Sisterhood” for many years, also of “Cancer Care.” We all will miss her lively personality. She will be sorely missed by all her

many friends. Penny leaves a son in VA; her sister in Co-op City; her daughter, Meg, and grandchildren in Pelham Manor. My deepest sympathy to her family. Rest in peace, dear Penny. —Ray Barocas

Every life matters Co-op City Times / January 17, 2015

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Dear cooperators, bery, remember these tips: Try to It is unfortunate that criminals Director’s Viewpoint remain calm and follow the instrucstoop so low as to resort to harmtions of the suspect; Assume that ing others. After several attacks on they are armed – Do not resist; Try Secretary food delivery people for money to focus on remembering a good and food, CCPD Chief Frank description of the suspect, such as Apollo ordered that, rather than height, weight, build, race, clothing, possible age, having the delivery persons riding accent, etc.; Try to remember the direction the suspect the elevators to deliver food to the went; Do not go to the next delivery; Call Public Safety, resident’s door, that the resident (718) 320-3050 or 9-1-1 and wait for them to come; If should meet the delivery person in there is a witness, ask him/her to wait also; Always trust the lobby in order to pay for and your instincts. receive the food order. However, In listening to what was being disclosed at this meetthe business owners objected to ing, one storeowner informed that their delivery person this procedure because some coopwas robbed of over $300. However, most of it was his erators could not or would not go to the lobby for their own personal savings because he could not leave the food order and this hurt their business financially. This money at home, nor could he open a bank account. policy was started for the purpose of protecting the life Furthermore, the robbers know that no one will press of the delivery person and not to hurt or harm the busicharges; and the delivery people are afraid to report any ness owner. incidents because the robber’s friends might hurt them. In a meeting on Thursday, January 8th with six of The meeting ended with Chief Apollo lifting the polthe community food business owners, Chief Apollo, icy of cooperators picking up deliveries in the lobby and Captain James Keappock and others, a list of Fast leaving it up to the business owners to do as they Food Delivery Safety Prevention Tips was distributed, wished. He cautioned them, however, to train their staff some of which were: Personal safety comes first!; Ask to be more observant. If they see or hear something for a call back number for the customer and verify the strange or unusual in or around the building, they number before delivery; Get the first and last names of should leave and return again five minutes later. I hope who placed the order; A list of delivery customers, that these excellent suggestions will be followed. I want telephone numbers and the order of delivery should be everyone to be safe in this community because every on file before the employee leaves the store to make life matters. any deliveries; Try to use a “Credit Card Only” policy Please also attend the “Bronx Lives Matter” Town for all deliveries after 9:00 p.m.; Do not carry large Hall Meeting on January 29, from 6:00-9:00 p.m. in sums of currency; Do not break large bills; Do not Dreiser Auditorium. carry personal items or valuables on your person; The Legionnaires’ Disease delivery person should call the destination before At a meeting on January 7th, the Board Directors arrival and call the store to advise that the delivery was were informed by a representative from the Department made; Print the rules of delivery on the take out menus of Health that a higher than usual number of Bronx resfor customers. idents, including some from Co-op City, came down Additionally, it states: If you are the victim of a robwith Legionnaires’ Disease recently. This disease is a

type of pneumonia caused by a bacteria called Legionella, which is found in the environment and grows in warm water. The symptoms can include fever, chills, muscle aches and cough. Other symptoms include headaches, tiredness, loss of appetite, confusion and occasionally diarrhea. It is not contagious. It cannot be spread to other people. The Riverbay Interim Managers and department heads have investigated under the supervision of the DOH, further examinations are continuing and an update will be made to Board Directors and a community meeting was held on Tuesday. Jubilee Day Celebration This event was held on January 3rd and sponsored by the NAACP Co-op City Branch. The youth recited the Declaration of Independence, Pastor Anthony Davis of Harvest Restoration Ministries delivered an excellent presentation, Senator Ruth Hassell-Thompson rendered an enlightening speech and all enjoyed delectable refreshments. The newly elected officers were installed and Mr. Jerome Rice will continue as President. It was a lovely program. Neighbors and Friends On Saturday, January 11th, happy birthday greetings were extended to Ms. Martha Barbosa (of Building 20A), at the general membership meeting of the African-American Association. Condolences are extended to Ms. Iris Steele, also a member of the African-American Association, on the passing of her sister. Building Associations Remember to attend your Building Association meetings. They are important if we want to maintain a strong, vibrant community. Contact me If you have questions or comments, feel free contact me. I can be reached at: Francine Jones, Board of Directors, Riverbay Corporation, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475 or call 718-671-5957.

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Our health is our wealth Co-op City Times / January 17, 2015

That said, please know that your Board of Directors has put in place ALL resources possible to ensure that what "may" be a health challenge is corrected immediately. Reportedly, Legionnaires’ Disease cannot be spread from person to person. Also please be reminded again that the water at Co-op City is, according to the Department of Health, safe to drink, bathe and cook with. Here's hoping that cooperators who are ill get well soon. We will make sure that all cooperators are kept up to date about our efforts to ensure that the professional water treatment company you pay for provides frequent and timely reports for your perusal. Continue to demand answers as this is a serious issue. Youth & Community Services Plans for a state-of-the-art Co-op City Youth and Community Enrichment Center are moving forward. At a recent Riverbay Fund board meeting, we selected James J. Moorehead, Jr. who

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founded the Study of Kinetic Architectures (SSK Architecture) to work with us in creating a design that responds to the needs of our community. We are working diligently to put people and plans in place to apply for capital funding as soon as possible. There is no reason why a city as large as Co-op City cannot have more than one youth facility. Please continue to support this initiative that is still in its infancy stage. You will be kept abreast of support we get from our elected officials in moving this project ahead. We pay a lot of taxes and want to experience something modern and upscale for our enjoyment in return. We are planning

In Memorium - Four years later It was four years ago this week (January 18, 2011) that my beloved mother, Anne Kernitzky Fedderman, passed into life eternal, at the age of 93. My mother spent her entire adult life caring for our family – my late father Irving, my older brother Jerry and myself. So when she was 89 years old and in the beginnings of ill health, I brought her back to her native New York from Florida to live with me in Co-op City. From 2006 to 2011, I juggled my work schedule with taking care of my mother’s many needs, everything from medical to things around the home. I tried to make her life as easy as I could make it. I felt it was the least I could do considering the many sacrifices that she made for me during her lifetime. She always looked at me and said, “Richard, I don’t know how you do all this, you look so tired.” I was tired, but I never complained. I did what needed to be done. I have not, not for one minute, ever regretted what I had to do for her care. On January 18, 2011, Anne Fedderman took her last breath and passed into life eternal. Her smile and presence are gone from my midst, but the memory of her life burns very bright in my heart and mind. The values and advice that she instilled in me remain constant, and always will. I have always said that I am the luckiest kid in the world to have had her for my mother. While I am sure that every child in the world may think this about their mother, I firmly believe that if every child had a mother like mine, the world would be a better place to live. Until we meet again, Mom, I love you!!! —Richard Fedderman

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programs that can be enjoyed by the entire community. Please call or email and share your ideas. Food & Door To Door Delivery Thanks to the cooperator who also agrees that we should NOT stop the delivery of food or any other delivery like the pharmacy or laundry pick-up & delivery. We have several cooperators who are not always able to brave the inclement weather and are entitled to door-to-door service. We pay a lot for a Public Safety Department to figure out how to keep the process safe. Suggesting we discontinue completely was, to me, the easy way out. Youth Committee You are invited to a Town Hall Meeting on Thursday, January 29, Dreiser Auditorium, 6 - 9 p.m. This forum will provide an opportunity for our youth to speak up and out about what is happening with them - each other - and law enforcement. Parents, we appear to be losing a generation of chil-

dren of color especially Black male youth and adults. The prison walls are exploding like no time in history. What can we do to "Save Our Children?" Do we attempt to "arrest" our way out of the problem? How do we live in a community with integrity and pride? NAACP At the NAACP New York State Conference this past weekend, we were reminded that a hallmark of the NAACP has been its effectiveness in using peaceful or civil remedies to right wrongs. We do not use signage that disrespects law enforcement. What the NAACP has done for 100 years - from the days of lynching of Black people, is challenge anyone who dares to commit any indignity against people of color in the press, in the courts, in the streets and at the ballot box. Youth should call to get involved with the Co-op City unit. I may be reached at: eturner@ riverbayboard.com or 917-324-1033.

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Building 13 Association

TODAY - Women Keeping It Real – Join us today, Saturday, January 17, from 6:30-8:30 p.m., in the Association Room of Building 13 (100 Casals Place). It's an INSPIRING, INSIGHTFUL, INFORMATIVE and often HILARIOUS social gathering of women of all ages discussing various issues. Remember! You must be 18 and over to participate. YOU and your friends are welcome. DON'T MISS IT! We have an interesting culinary event to propose for Women’s History Month that we will vote on at this meeting. See you later. GAME NIGHT RETURNS - Our next Game Night with Miguel and Nancy is scheduled for Saturday, January 24,

from 7-10 p.m. Come down or over and play cards, Dominoes, Bingo, Heads Up or Left, Right and Center. We eat, chat and listen to good music. All are welcome to come and join the fun and by all means bring a friend. NO BULLYING Workshop - is scheduled for Sunday, February 8, from 1 to 3 p.m. in the Association Room of Building 13. Many families signed up in advance, but if you are interested in attending, just let us know. The contact information is listed below. This workshop will be conducted by Sgt. Gregory Milton, CCPD. The workshop will give youth the opportunity to report how they are personally affected by bullies. We hope to teach and

solicit ideas on steps they could take to reduce the incidence of bullying. Our next Building Association meeting will be held Thursday, February 12. Our activities are still planned and waiting for you, so come and have fun. Reminders: • The safety and security of our building begins with us. Do not buzz someone in without knowing who is ringing your intercom. While it may seem awkward, do not open the door for someone waiting to enter unless you know them and do not let someone you don’t know enter with you. • Do not leave garbage on the floor in the compactor room and if you drop something in the elevator, pick it up. Our porters

Coming up: Monday, January 19, is the day especially set aside honoring and remembering Martin Luther King Jr. Broun Place Townhouse Association shares the following announcement sent to us by our Secretary. Through January 9th through January 19th; 7th, 8th and 9th graders will be able to see the movie Selma, FREE at many local theaters including Bay Plaza. The protocol requires presenting your student identification or report card at the theater location. You may book 25 seats or more by accessing www.selmanyctickets.com and reserving the seats that way. This opportunity was created by the coming together of 27 African –American business leaders who created a fund allowing thousands of students to participate. These organized business people were inspired by the film’s message of

resilience and hope. The press release was generated by Assemblyman Marcos A. Crespo. Reminder: Our New Year’s Celebration is January 22nd, Room 31, Bartow Community Center, at 7 p.m. This meeting will bring in 2015 in party fashion with refreshments, guests and music. All Broun Place residents are welcome, but we especially invite and welcome our association members. Our Executive Officers are: President: Mrs. Eva Kindaichi-Lazaar; Vice President: Mrs. Vivian Burrus; Treasurer: Ms. Lillian Richardson; Secretary: Ms. Grace Emanuel. Ms. Lana Spaulding and Mr. Jesse Seise are our support team. Neighbors, notice the new signage up at our dumpster sites! Recently, three new signs have been attached to the fence. Please comply with the designations:

White is for mixed paper, cardboard, paper containers; Blue is for bottles, cans, metal, and foil; Green is for ALL other garbage. We also have an update on discarding electronic equipment and disposing of Christmas trees, leave them bagged and/or tied, respectively, at the dumpster pads. They will be picked up and recycled. It is very important to dispose of litter and garbage correctly. Alert - A new scam has come to our attention. The caller claims to represent the veterans of the Vietnam War and they are looking for donations. Please don’t fall for this. Only donate to organizations you can confirm. Another, you receive mail from, “American Water Resources.” It says, “Dear Homeowner, “Service Line Repair,” “protects you from multiple water problem, leaks and clogs.” Neighbors, we don’t have private water

The association wishes one and all a healthy, wonderful and prosperous New Year. We are scheduled to have a general meeting Thursday, January 22nd, at 7 p.m. Ms. Leah Graham of the Board of Directors will be our guest speaker. The topic to be discussed is the dog issues. So come ready with questions, comments and solutions. Now that Christmas is over, and we are looking forward to the New Year 2015, we welcome one and all to join the associa-

tion. Come with your comments, ideas, talents and participation for the betterment of our building and community. AGREE? FUNDRAISING COMMITTEE – We would like you to join us in a trip to the ACE IN THE HOLE. A tribute to Sam Cook (WE ARE HAVING A PARTY) on Thursday, February 19th, at the Royal Manor, Garfield, New Jersey. Price is $85, which includes transportation, a family-style menu (braised tips, beef, roast chicken, etc.) and 2 complimentary

drinks. FINAL PAYMENT DUE JANUARY 22. Please make checks payable to Building 27 Association and mail to Lillian Sumpter, 140 Erdman Pl. Apt. 6D, Bronx, NY 10475. Cash and money orders will be accepted to reserve your seat. Don't MISS THE TRIP, a few seats left. For further information, please contact Margie, 917-921-7749; Nelson Sweeting, 646-644-4055 and Sharon at 718-671-1905.

Hello. As a reminder to our Executive Board, we will meet on Monday, January 19th, 1 p.m., Activity Room (Sonia, Donald, Stella, George, Plummer and Ron). Please bring with you all issues. Our next monthly general membership meeting is Monday, January 26, 7:30 p.m., Activity Room. At our meeting, we will discuss building issues, security and other matters you may want to add to the agenda. More importantly, we will discuss our 2015 Calendar. The delivery of food has been restored. As a note of caution, please be

careful before you buzz anyone into the lobby and make sure you ask who is knocking at your door before opening it. Our thoughts and prayers go out to everyone who has suffered a loss and to our sick and shut-in. If you see anyone defacing our property or not picking up after their dog, call Riverbay Security at 718-671-3050 and for Maintenance issues, call 718-320-3300. Don’t forget if you see something, say something. We can be reached at 718-379-7841, MLSAH@aol.com. —Sonja Maxwell

Broun Place Townhouse Association

Building 27 Association

Building 12 Cooperators Civic Association

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do a good job; let’s help keep our building clean. • If you see something, do not just say something to your neighbor, contact the management office. Checks for Building 13 events should be made payable to Building 13 Assoc. Inc. and mailed to: Bldg. 13 Assoc. Inc., 100 Casals Place #32K, Bronx, NY 10475. All activities are on a first come basis. For information, contact Gail Sharbaan at 718-671-3801 or Leslie Peterson at 718-320-1370, our website: http://www.bldg13assoc.com or e-mail us at building13assoc@yahoo.com. Thanks for making our team work. —Leslie Peterson lines. Last week’s Co-op City Times article on scams and fraud is very informative, too. Avoid scammers, register with “Do Not Call.” For Public Safety, dial 718-671-3050, help enforce our quality of life regulations. “If You See Something, Say, Something.” Please urge our Community Planning Board to keep the areas just outside Co-op City cleaned and free from vermin. Remember, prepare terraces and patios for the inclement weather. Close tables and grills, tie them down, and make sure your terrace drain is clear. The association sends birthday greetings to Ms. Dorothy Sheller. Again, Happy New Year greetings to all and special prayers for those recovering from surgery, and illness and hope for the best recovery possible. —Eva Lazaar

The association congratulates those that are celebrating birthdays, or that special occasion. We pray for a speedy recovery for the sick and shut in. We also express sympathy to all who have lost a loved one. We as a community and a nation are going through TRYING TIMES; by all means, we must continue to pray for our Board members, homes, communities and nation. Pray for leaders everywhere and for each other. —H. Overman

Co-op City Times / January 17, 2015

News from the Youth Committee Youth of the Week

I’m in the third grade and I’ve lived in Co-op City since 2012, three years. I go to school at PS 160. Reading and Science are my favorite subjects in school. At school, I play around with my friends and joke with them. We study math, science and a little bit of art. I am in the Young Achievers after school program. There we do arts and crafts, I created a lady bug and a whale. It was cool! We play dodge ball and kick ball in the gym too. We have tournaments sometimes and winners get to pick from the prize box. The

prize box has sticky hands and different kinds of fun toys that people like to play with. I want to be an astronaut when I grow up. I want to get to different planets. Not just the moon; Mars, Neptune and Pluto. I want to be the first astronaut to explore these planets. I like that I made lots of new friends here in Co-op City. I like that there are different places here with lots of adventures like skipping rocks into the ocean. I like going to the basketball court and going to

the park. I like riding my bike around the city. I like that there are so many places to go in Co-op City sometimes you get lost. Some of the things I’ve heard in the news that I have some questions about is when I hear that there are killers in different places killing people. Why do people kill other people? It makes me feel sad when other people die. If I could speak to the entire world but I was only allowed to say one sentence, I would say, “We are awesome with an exclamation point!”

New church location: 120 DeKruif Place (street level) Praise and Worship begins at 9:30 a.m. Church telephone: (347) 346-5790; email: fatwcc@aol.com Weekly Worship Experiences 6:00 p.m., Wednesday Prayer Service 6:30 p.m., Wednesday Bible Study Sunday Morning Worship, 9:30 a.m. Teen Church, 10:00 a.m., 2nd Sundays; Children's Church, 3rd

Sundays (K-3); Older Children's Church, 4th Sundays (4th-7th). Church Motto: “We are Christ-centered, family-focused with power and authority.” Church Mission: To empower, educate and motivate men, women, boys and girls to reach their full potential and live abundant lives through preaching and teaching the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Come worship with us, where we honor tradition, but are not bound by it! All are welcome to join us any and

every Sunday because our goal is to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ, in LOVE, through teaching and preaching the Word of God from the Bible. Happy New Year, everyone! We pray God's riches blessings be with you and your family throughout the year. January 17, Mom's Day of Prayer: Join us at 12 p.m. for our annual Mom's Day of Prayer where mothers, grandmothers, sisters, aunts and friends come together to pray for our children. Lite refreshments will be served. Come

Faith@Work Christian Church

Church of the New Vision

Pastor Anne L. Palmore and the congregation of the Church of the New Vision extend a warm and friendly invitation to everyone to worship with us every Sunday at 8 a.m. or 11 a.m. We are a church where inspirational messages from the Word of God, the Bible, are delivered every Sunday morning. The church is designed to meet the spiritual needs of our community by offering anointed singing and preaching, and a general atmosphere of Christian love and friendly hospitality. We also invite the youth of our community to attend our Sunday Morning services starting a 9:30 a.m. with Sunday School, designed to meet the spiritual needs of our young people. Parents, please send your children to learn of the Lord Jesus. Bible teaching from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.; and Prayer Service from 8:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. every Wednesday evening. Be with us to learn the Truth from the Word of God. List of Events Come join New Vision's "Partners in Reading Program" every Sunday after-

noon from 1:15 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. Students in Grades 1 through 8 can discover the joy of reading while exploring and improving their literacy levels through small groups and reading partners. Parents, we encourage you to bring your children to benefit from this free program taught by trained professionals. Registration is ongoing. You could contact the church at the number listed below. • Saturday, January 17th, reminder Left Behind, Part 2 will be shown. Mark your calendar. All are welcomed to attend. Admission is FREE! The Church of the New Vision is located at 115 Einstein Loop, Bronx, NY 10475; Telephone: (718) 671·8746 or (718) 320-0409. Our mailing address is: P.O. Box 753037, Bronx, NY 10475 Wishing all our neighbors and friends Gods' blessing during this holiday season and throughout the coming New Year! Please visit our website at www.churchofnewvision.com. —Carole Haque

Mikah Edwards

early and join us for our monthly Victory Over Depression workshop led by Brother Bob Bennett at 10:30 a.m. January 18, Monthly Faith Cafe Community Meal and Food Pantry. The Food Pantry will be open from 12 p.m. until 1 p.m. and the Faith Café will open at 12 p.m. until 2 p.m. ALL are welcome!!! Remember, it's never about us, but always about the goodness of the Lord. —Pastor Deborah Jenkins

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Co-op City Times / January 17, 2015

Resolutions - First Readings - Riverbay Board Meeting January 14, 2015 Reso. 14-80 – Sewer Maintenance

Reso. 14-83 – Co-op City Little League

Emergency Resolution #15-01 SUBMITTED BY: Andrea Leslie SECONDED BY: Evelyn Turner & Bill Gordon Board of Directors Meeting: January 14, 2015

WHEREAS, the Audit Committee has a vital role in monitoring Riverbay’s economic performance; and WHEREAS, the Audit Committee has conducted an executive search for a full time Director of Internal Audit

and has selected three qualified candidates to make presentations to the full board. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that at the January 7, 2015 Board Meeting following presentations from the three top candidates referred by the Audit Committee that the Board approves extending an offer of employment to Neville Brooks at a salary of $100,000 for the position of Director of Internal Audit and that such

position will report directly to the Board of Directors and take supervision and direction from the Audit Committee. YES: Berk, Gordon, F.R. Jones, Leslie, Owens, Taylor, Turner, Abdul-Wahhab. NO: Atkins, Cylich, Johnson, Peterson, ABSTAIN: O. Jones, Shapiro ABSENT: Graham PASSED

Second Reading Resolution #15-02 SUBMITTED BY: Evelyn Turner SECONDED BY: Al Shapiro Board of Directors Meeting: January 14, 2015

WHEREAS, Congressman Eliot Engel has requested a lease from Riverbay Corporation for the premises at 177 Dreiser Loop, Room 3, (384 sq. ft.) Bronx, New York, to be used for congressional district office; and WHEREAS, the term of the lease is two years annual rental rates are within the provisions of

Resolution #85-16 as amended by Resolution #95-44; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the lease agreement for the premises at 177 Dreiser Loop, Room 3, Bronx, New York, by and between Riverbay Corporation, Owner, and Congressman Eliot Engel, Tenant, containing the terms as negotiated by Riverbay Corporation’s management is hereby approved as submitted by management in accordance with Resolution #85-16 as amended by Resolution

Second Reading Resolution #15-03 SUBMITTED BY: Evelyn Turner SECONDED BY: Al Shapiro Board of Directors Meeting: January 14, 2015

WHEREAS, Church of New Vision has requested a lease from Riverbay Corporation for the premises at 115 Einstein Loop, (8,883 sq. ft.) Bronx, New York, to be used as a full service church; and WHEREAS, the term of the lease is three years with a 3 year renewal option and annual rental rates are

within the provisions of Resolution #85-16 as amended by Resolution #95-44; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the lease agreement for the premises at 115 Einstein Loop, Bronx, New York, by and between Riverbay Corporation, Owner, and Church of New Vision, Tenant, containing the terms as negotiated by Riverbay Corporation’s management is hereby approved as submitted by management in accordance with Resolution #85-16 as amended by Resolution #95-44; and be it

#95-44; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that the President of the Corporation is authorized to sign the lease agreement and related documents on behalf of Riverbay Corporation. YES: Atkins, Berk, Cylich Gordon, Johnson, F.R. Jones, O. Jones, Leslie, Owens, Peterson, Shapiro, Taylor, Turner, Abdul-Wahhab. ABSENT: Graham PASSED FURTHER RESOLVED, that the President of the Corporation is authorized to sign the lease agreement and related documents on behalf of Riverbay Corporation. YES: Atkins, Berk, Cylich, Gordon, Johnson, F.R. Jones, O. Jones, Owens, Peterson, Shapiro, Taylor, Turner, Abdul-Wahhab. NO: Leslie ABSENT: Graham PASSED

Second Reading Resolution #15-04 SUBMITTED BY: Evelyn Turner SECONDED BY: Al Shapiro Board of Directors Meeting: January 14, 2015

WHEREAS, Yakov Abramov has requested a lease from Riverbay Corporation for the premises at 175 Einstein Loop, (487 sq. ft.) Bronx, New York, to be used for shoe repair, sale of shoe items, hat cleaning, jewelry repair and shoe shine; and

WHEREAS, the term of the lease is ten years and annual rental rates are within the provisions of Resolution #85-16 as amended by Resolution #95-44; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the lease agreement for the premises at 175 Einstein Loop, Bronx, New York, by and between Riverbay Corporation, Owner, and Yakov Abramov, Tenant, containing the terms as negotiated by Riverbay Corporation’s management is hereby approved as sub-

mitted by management in accordance with Resolution #85-16 as amended by Resolution #95-44; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that the President of the Corporation is authorized to sign the lease agreement and related documents on behalf of Riverbay Corporation. YES: Atkins, Berk, Cylich, Gordon, Johnson, F.R. Jones, O. Jones, Leslie, Ownes, Peterson, Shapiro, Taylor

Second Reading Resolution #14-75 SUBMITTED BY: Cleve Taylor SECONDED BY: Rev. Owens Board of Directors Meeting: January 14, 2015

WHEREAS, GE Mobile Water, Inc. is doing work under Contract 2594, Water Treatment Equipment, which is critical to plant operations; and WHEREAS, Change Order Four (4) is being requested to extend this contract for one (1) additional year as the services are needed until the new Water Treatment Plant is completed; and WHEREAS, additional monies will be needed in the amount of $788,541.24 (cost calculation sheet attached), this amount includes pricing for rental of the

units, demurrage of the units, field service work on the units as well as freight charges and fuel service charges; and WHEREAS, the total does not include any price inc-rease as GE will maintain their 2012 pricing through 2014 (GE letter attached and dated November 21, 2014); and WHEREAS, the Project Manager is in agreement as noted on the attached memorandum dated November 24, 2014. NOW THEREFORE, LET IT BE RESOLVED: that the proposed Change Order #4 to Contract 2594 with GE Mobile Water, Inc. for the cost of $788,541.24 and an extension of time (1 Year) be approved as sub-

mitted by Management in accordance with Board of Directors Resolution #85-16 and amended by Board of Directors Resolution #95-44 and the President is hereby authorized to execute the contract and Management is authorized to take all steps necessary to make this action effective. YES: Atkins, Berk, Cylich, Gordon, F.R. Jones, O. Jones, Owens, Peterson, Shapiro, Turner, AbdulWahhab. NO: Johnson, Leslie, Taylor ABSENT: Graham PASSED See next page for more resolutions

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Second Reading Resolution #15-05 SUBMITTED BY: Evelyn Turner SECONDED BY: Al Shapiro Board of Directors Meeting: January 14, 2015

WHEREAS, U-City Cleaners, Inc. has requested a lease from Riverbay Corporation for the premises at 2039 Bartow Avenue, (4,008 sq. ft.) Bronx, New York, to be used for cleaning and repairing of clothing. Must remit current certificate of operation for petroleum based dry cleaning machines; and

WHEREAS, the term of the lease is five years with five year renewal option and annual rental rates are within the provisions of Resolution #85-16 as amended by Resolution #95-44; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the lease agreement for the premises at 2039 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, New York, by and between Riverbay Corporation, Owner, and U-City Cleaners, Inc., Tenant, containing the terms as negotiated by Riverbay Corporation’s management is hereby approved as sub-

mitted by management in accordance with Resolution #85-16 as amended by Resolution #95-44; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that the President of the Corporation is authorized to sign the lease agreement and related documents on behalf of Riverbay Corporation. YES: Atkins, Berk, Cylich, Gordon, Johnnson, F.R. Jones, O. Jones, Leslie, Owens, Peterson, Shapiro, Taylor, Turner, Abdul-Wahhab ABSENT: Graham PASSED

Second Reading Resolution #14-76 SUBMITTED BY: Linda Berk SECONDED BY: Rev. Owens Board of Directors Meeting: January 14, 2015

WHEREAS, It is Key for Riverbay Corporation to maintain an ongoing water treatment chemical program and has done so over the past three years with GE Betz; and WHEREAS, it is being recommended that Riverbay Corporation enter into a sole source contract with GE Betz for another year for the ongoing water treatment chemical program; and WHEREAS, GE Betz services coordinates with the Water Treatment Equipment contract (#2594) which is

being rented from GE Mobile, this is important as should a chemical issue generate a problem with the equipment rented from GE Mobile, the corporation’s exposure could be costly, by staying within the GE family of companies, we expect to avoid that risk; and WHEREAS, there will be an 3% increase in GE Betz pricing for 2015 which includes a 10% contingency bringing the contract price to $338,421.55; and WHEREAS, the Project Manager is in agreement with the quality service and entering into a sole source contract with GE Betz as indicated in the attached memorandum dated December 4, 2014. NOW THEREFORE, LET IT BE RESOLVED:

that the proposed sole source contract 2963 with GE Betz at a not to exceed cost of $338,421.55 for a one (1) year period be approved as submitted by Management in accordance with Board of Directors Resolution #8516 and amended by Board of Directors Resolution #9544 and the President is hereby authorized to execute the contract and Management is authorized to take all steps necessary to make this action effective. YES: Atkins, Berk, Cylich, Gordon, F.R. Jones, O. Jones, Owens, Peterson, Shapiro, Taylor, Turner, Abdul-Wahhab NO: Johnson, Leslie ABSENT: Graham PASSED

Second Reading Resolution #14-77 SUBMITTED BY: Cleve Taylor SECONDED BY: Evelyn Turner Board of Directors Meeting: January 14, 2015

WHEREAS, Durr Mechanical Construction, Inc. is doing work under contract 2858 (REBID), (1) Dual Temperature Heat Exchanger Retubing; and WHEREAS, Change Order Two (2) is being requested due to additional man hours and material needed to complete the project; and WHEREAS, additional monies will be needed in the amount of $59,302.77 since the original heat

exchanger was previously retubed improperly between 20 and 25 years ago. The previous company did not properly roll the tube and it led to the unforeseen scale build up inside the heat exchanger and resulted in additional man hours and material needed; and WHEREAS, the Project Manager is in agreement with the requested Change Order as indicated in the attached memorandum dated October 24, 2014. NOW THEREFORE, LET IT BE RESOLVED: that the proposed Change Order Two (2) to Contract 2858 (REBID) with Durr Mechanical Construction, Inc. for the cost of $59,302.77 be approved as submit-

ted by Management in accordance with Board of Directors Resolution #85-16 and amended by Board of Directors Resolution #95-44 and the President is hereby authorized to execute the contract and Management is authorized to take all steps necessary to make this action effective. YES: Atkins, Berk, Cylich, Gordon, F.R. Jones, O.Jones, Owens, Peterson, Shapiro, Taylor, Turner, Abdul-Wahhab NO: Johnson, Leslie ABSENT: Graham PASSED

Second Reading Resolution #14-78 SUBMITTED BY: Bill Gordon SECONDED BY: Linda Berk Board of Directors Meeting: January 14, 2015

WHEREAS, Durr Mechanical Construction, Inc. is doing work under contract 2859 (REBID), (2) High Temperature Heat Exchangers Retubing; and WHEREAS, Change Order One (1) is being requested due to additional man hours and material needed to complete the project; and WHEREAS, additional monies will be needed in the amount of $64,571.03 since the original heat exchang-

ers were previously retubed improperly between 20 and 25 years ago. The previous company did not properly roll the tubes and it led to the unforeseen scale build up inside the heat exchangers and resulted in additional man hours and material needed; and WHEREAS, the Project Manager is in agreement with the requested Change Order as indicated in the attached memorandum dated October 24, 2014. NOW THEREFORE, LET IT BE RESOLVED: that the proposed Change Order One (1) to Contract 2859 (REBID) with Durr Mechanical Construction, Inc. for the cost of $64,571.03 be approved as submit-

ted by Management in accordance with Board of Directors Resolution #85-16 and amended by Board of Directors Resolution #95-44 and the President is hereby authorized to execute the contract and Management is authorized to take all steps necessary to make this action effective. YES: Atkins, Berk, Cylich, Gordon, F.R Jones, O. Jones, Owens, Peterson, Shapiro, Taylor, Turner, AbdulWahhab NO: Johnson, Leslie ABSENT: Graham PASSED

Second Reading Resolution #14-79 SUBMITTED BY: Evelyn Turner SECONDED BY: Bernie Cylich Board of Directors Meeting: January 14, 2015

WHEREAS, On June 18, 2014 the Board passed Resolution #14-36 to rent the vacant bingo hall at 2081 Bartow Avenue to the Riverbay Fund to be used as a multi-use not-for-profit Youth & Young Adults/Seniors Center; and WHEREAS, the Riverbay Fund has been aggressively working on staffing, program development, renovations, community input, regulatory approvals and is now seeking a $50,000 contribution from the Riverbay Corporation which can be used for, but not limited to, matching fund grants, grant applications, staff, profes-

sional fees and program development costs; and WHEREAS, The Board supports the efforts of the Riverbay Fund and agrees to make an unrestricted contribution of $50,000 to assist the Fund’s efforts to convert the bingo hall into a viable Youth and Young Adult/Senior center. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board agrees to make a $50,000.00 unrestricted contribution to the Riverbay Fund and that such contribution can be used for, but not limited to, matching fund grants, grant applications, staff, professional fees and program development costs; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the $50,000.00 will be disbursed in five (5) payments of $10,000 each conditioned on the Fund submitting a

written progress report to the Board documenting how each $10,000 disbursement will be spent and the Board voting to authorize each such $10,000 dispersal; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this resolution will take effect in forty-five (45) days and that the President and management are authorized to take all necessary steps to carry out this Resolution. YES: Berk, Cylich, F.R.Jones, Leslie, Owens, Peterson, Taylor, Turner NO: Atkins, Gordon, Johnson, O. Jones ABSTAIN: Shapiro, Abdul-Wahhab ABSENT: Graham PASSED

Co-op City Times / January 17, 2015

African American Association

Thanks to everyone that attended the Association meeting last Saturday. All welcomed the new person attending for the first time and who decided to join. We welcomed our guests from the United African Congress and from Amuloma Development Foundation, Inc. to discuss arrangements to send food and supplies to the West African countries suffering from the effects of the Ebola virus. They have presented us with the information on what is needed and informed us that the shipping cost is $180. We hope that the community will contribute to this humanitarian effort. More information follow shortly. We entertained comments on the March on Washington Against Police Violence and all felt that it was instrumental to bringing about better policing laws that are fair to people of color. Many members were anxious to see the movie Selma about the 1965 experi-

ence of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s campaign to secure equal voting rights by means of a grand march from Selma to Montgomery, Alabama. Since many members were anxious to see it, arrangements were made and a group of us saw it last Sunday. We found it to be very meaningful. With so many unlawful actions by police officers today, people of color are still fighting for justice. Updates The Association is continuing to plan the trip to tour the White House and callers will be contacted shortly. The Black History Month Film Festival is 2/7, 12:00 p.m., Bartow Center, Room 31. Middle-school Spelling Bee is 3/21. The Association sponsors the following ongoing programs and encourages your participation. Belly Dance Classes – Wednesdays, 7p.m., Dreiser Center, Rm. #2. A fun

and healthy way to stay in shape! Call Xonia at 646-301-9438. Evening Line Dance Classes – Thursdays, 7-9 p.m., Dreiser Center, Rm. #2. Dance to Soul, Latin, and Gospel music. Call Cynthia at 917-903-7073. Adult Study Group – Meets once a month on Sundays, 1:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 15. Call 718-379-5555. Salsa & Zumbali Dancercise – Most Saturdays at 10:00 a.m., Dreiser Center, Room #2. Dance and exercise to Latin and R&B sounds. Call Keith at 917-561-6211 or Iris, 917-838-7723. Creative Movement – Saturday dance classes for children, ages 3-7 at 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m., Dreiser Center, Room #1. Contact Ms. Barnes at 646-281-4570. African Dance classes will be coming soon. Yoga & Pilates Mat Classes – Tuesdays, 7 p.m., Dreiser Center, Rm.

#2. Resumes on 3/3. Call Meena at 718671-8364. The Association officers – President: Francine Reva Jones; Vice-President: Deborah Nelson; Secretary: Ebony Rae Lambright; Treasurer: Sandra Mitchell; Assistant Treasurer: Kevin Lambright. The next general membership meeting will be held Saturday, February 14th, 4:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 15. If you are unable to attend this meeting, please read our weekly column for updated information. Also, if you wish to join or update your membership, please send a check or money order (DO NOT MAIL CASH) of $15 for a single membership or $25 for families to: African-American Association of Co-op City, P.O. Box 702, Co-op City Station, Bronx, NY 10475. Donations are welcomed. Like us on Facebook at CoopcityAfrianamericanassoc. —Francine Jones

2015 greetings to all of our Co-op City families, friends, neighbors, merchants, and especially our new residents. Blessings and many wishes to all who are celebrating birthdays, wedding anniversaries, new births, and other fantastic events during the month of January. Birthday greetings to the late Honorable Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. who would have been 86 years young had he not been assassinated on April 4, 1968, in Memphis, Tennessee. We are sending well wishes for a speedy recovery to all sick, homebound, and hospitalized persons. Our sincere condolences to those who have experienced the recent loss of a loved one. Our prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time of

bereavement. May God bless your loved one with eternal peace. Special thanks to Mrs. Margaret Echevarria, Assistant Manager of Section 5 CSO, who attended our January meeting because Ms. Lois English, Manager of Section 5 CSO, unfortunately, had an emergency. Mrs. Echevarria distributed handouts and discussed the following: Riverbay Charges for Maintenance, Succession Rights Summarized for Clarity, and Riverbay Rules & Regulations. She also discussed the proper use of building association rooms. Mrs. Echevarria notified attendees about the current Legionnaires’ informational meeting at Dreiser Community Center; and that all media channels were present. We currently have 240 dogs in Co-op City. All author-

ized dogs are to have a blue tag affixed to the dog collar which is distributed by Co-op City. Partitions installed in apartments are illegal, a fire hazard and are to be immediately removed. Violators will be appropriately fined. Mrs. Echevarria concluded the meeting by informing attendees about the temporary emergency shut down of water and electricity affecting Building 26, 27, and 30. Again, we thank Mrs. Echevarria for attending our meeting and providing us with valu-

able information. Thanks to all attending our meeting and congratulations to our 50/50 raffle winners, Ms. Arlene Schaffer and Ms. Barbara Penn. Due to increased terrorism throughout the world, it is extremely important that if you see something unusual or strange, that you say something by immediately calling 9-1-1 for emergencies. Non-emergency calls should be telephoned to 3-1-1. —YuVonne Lewis

The first general meeting of the association will take place on January 28th, at 7 p.m. in the meeting room. Our guest speaker for the evening will be Daryl Johnson. We will have an information forum, as well as a question and answer session. All cooperators are invited to attend. We are very interested in what you are thinking, as well as any ideas or skills you may have for moving the association forward. Light refreshments will be served. We would like to extend our condolences to the family of David

Carter, as well as any other families that are experiencing a loss. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you. Get well and speedy recovery to our sick and shut in, and happy birthday to all Aquarians. May you have many, many more. January is the month that focuses on several health problems. One is glaucoma, called the thief of sight. Children, as well as adults, should be screened. The other is national blood donor month. Find an opportunity to give. Blood saves lives. —LaVerne Floyd

I want to wish everyone a happy and healthy New Year. Let’s make 2015 a great year for all of us in Building 6. We are very happy to welcome our new lobby attendant, Andy, to the building. I got to know Andy and he is a great guy. Andy is a nice addition to our building making it a safer and more enjoyable experience to come in and out of our building. In the new year, we hope to have more people join our building association and building board. We hope to see everyone at our next building meet-

ing. We have a lot of great events planned for this new year and hope you all come out and join us. Our building has a Game Night every first and third Friday of the month in our building room right across from the building's back door starting at 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. We all bring beverages and snacks. We wish Madeline Bunce and Rachael Bennett a speedy recovery and anyone else under the weather. —Jeffrey Schwartz

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American Legion Post 1871

Greetings to all of our Post members that are homebound and recovering from various medical operations. We wish you a speedy recovery. Happy birthday to all of our members that will be celebrating their birthday in January. Our Post is always looking for new members to join, so if you are a veteran from any branch of the military, stop by and join our Post. Bring your DD-214 with you. Post 1871 is located in Section #5 in the community center in 135 Einstein Loop, Room 41. Our office telephone number is (718) 320-8165. And our e-mail address is post1871@optimum.net. Sorry to announce the passing of one

of our Post members, Dave Carter. It's hard to understand why people are taken from us, but find comfort in knowing you were a special part of a well-lived life. Welcome aboard to our new member of Post 1871, David Ramirez, who happens to be an Iraq veteran and a U.S. Army member. The Executive Board voted him in at the last meeting on January 7th. The vote was approved by all members of the executive board. Any Post member that would like to fill an open position as Youth Americanism, please contact the Post commander, Jerome Rice. February 3—The Bronx County meeting will be held at Post 1871 at 7:30 p.m. All Post members are welcome to

attend this meeting. Start saving your money because on Friday, April 17th, the National Commander’s Dinner will be held at Antun's in Queens. The price for each Post member will be $65. Remember, this affair has a rolling bar, choice of meat and appetizers that will make your mouth cry for more. We accept checks, money orders and cash, so start putting those pennies away for that day. The next GENERAL meeting will take place on Saturday, January 17 at 11:00 a.m. Upon your arrival, PLEASE TURN OFF YOUR CELL PHONES, sign in and take a seat. If, in any case, you can’t attend the meeting, give the Post a call. Our Post would like to send a

Next Defensive driving course The next Black Forum defensive driving course will be on Saturday, February 14, in Rm. 1, Dreiser Community Center, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Lower your liability insurance cost by 10% and remove up to 4 points from your driver’s license. Please make your check in the amount of $35, payable to “the Black Forum of Co-op City,” and mail to P.O. Box 563, Bronx, N.Y. 10475 at least 1½ weeks before the class, or you can walk in on the day of the class but you must have $35 in cash to pay for the course. Returning to Aqueduct We will be heading to Aqueduct on Saturday, March 21. All seats must be paid for by March 7, no exceptions. Cost: $25. No checks, preferably cash. No refunds.

Black Forum Aerobics and Zumba Aerobics classes will be held on Mondays and Wednesdays; Zumba on Thursday. Classes will be held in the Dreiser Aud., 7:30 p.m. To register, please call (718) 320-8035. Nominal fee for each class. Black Forum’s Lyons Mane Track Club Register now for the fall. Youth ages 8-18. Practice sessions are held on Mondays & Wednesdays, Dreiser Auditorium. Please call (718) 3208035. Food distribution sites added On Thursdays, residents of Buildings 27, 28, 29, 32 and 33 must pick up food at the New Vision Church, 115 Einstein Loop, 11 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. Likewise, residents of Building 26,

thank you to the following people: the Co-op City Baptist Church for your donation to our Post and Julia and staff from the nutrition program, thanks for the box of cookies. Know that the cold weather is here. I hope all of you car owners check out your car batteries to see if it will keep your car starting on those cold days and make sure you have windshield washer fluid in your reservoir so that it won’t freeze. Q. What washes up on very small beaches? A. Microwaves! Q: Why couldn't the pirate play cards? A: Because he was sitting on the deck! This information was provided by the Post information officer. —Richard I. Lawson, Jr.

30, 31, 34 and 35 must go to the Evangelical Church, 2350 Palmer Avenue, 11 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. on Thursdays to pick up food. For information, please call (718) 320-8035. Volunteers needed We need volunteers, especially men, for the Food Program, Tuesdays and Thursdays. If you live within the vicinity of the Dreiser Center and can spare 2 hours per day, between 1112:45 p.m., please call us, (718) 3208035. Emergency Food Program We are open on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m., Room 20 in the Dreiser Center. Also, due to budget constraints and shortage of available food, you must live within zip code

10475 to participate in this program. You must also have your card with you and bring two clean plastic shopping bags. Please also have your current photo ID such as a non or driver’s license or any photo ID card with proof of address. You will then be issued a card in order to pick up food in the future. We Need You - Join Us Today Membership is $5 per year/person. Call (718) 320-8035 or write to Black Forum, P.O. Box 563, Bronx, NY 10475; email: coopcityblackforum @gmail.com. Help us keep independent community organizations alive in Co-op City. Everyone is encouraged to join. Call or visit us, Room 20 in the Dreiser Community Center. —Tony Illis

2015 will be an exciting year for new programs. In March, we will hold our annual UN Women’s forum to address the United Nations International Decade for People of African Descent. In May, the Griots’ Gate program returns with an afternoon of traditional African music artists gracing the stage of the Dreiser auditorium in a follow up to the Ebola awareness forum held in November,

2014. Finally, in November, look out for our exhibition on currency and the Black experience at the Drammeh Center. Grant Writing Workshop (Adults) is scheduled for Saturday, January 17 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Drammeh Center, 140 DeKruif Place (ground floor). This 3-hour seasonal workshop will cover practical strategies for better

writing and explore the principles of phrasing compelling stories. Receive instruction on how to avoid the pitfalls that can lead to rejection of your proposal or grant, and learn the secrets of grant reviewers’ expectations. Seating will be limited. $50 for members, $60 nonmembers. Contact us at: drammehcenter@gmail.com or P.O. Box 558, Bronx, NY 10475.

Please consider becoming a member to support multimedia programs in Co-op City, or you may also write to us and send your tax-deductible contribution by check/money order payable to: The Drammeh Institute, Inc. Send to: The Drammeh Institute, P.O. Box 558, Co-op City Station, Bronx, NY 10475; Email: Drammehcenter@gmail.com. —Elise Edwards

Both vehicles make regularly scheduled stops in all five boroughs each month. The MetroCard Bus, which stops in Co-op City, travels around the city, stopping at senior citizen centers, shopping centers and along major bus routes. Customers can handle all of their MetroCard needs, whether it is applying for or refilling a Reduced-Fare MetroCard, buying or refilling a regular MetroCard or asking MetroCard-related questions. Senior citizens and people with disabilities may apply for the ReducedFare MetroCard on the Bus. They will need photo ID and seniors must show proof of age (at least 65 years old). The MetroCard Van, like the Bus, travels around the city with helpful onboard staff ready to sell Unlimited and Pay-Per-Ride MetroCards, add money to

regular and Reduced-Fare MetroCards and answer questions. Reduced-Fare MetroCard applications are available. EZ Pass On The Go tags are also available for purchase on both the Bus and the Van. The MetroCard Bus and Van do not operate on the following holidays: New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas. Customers may also want to explore the EasyPay Reduced-Fare payment option. EasyPay lets customers link to their credit or debit card to their Reduced-Fare MetroCard so it refills automatically. For more MetroCard information, please visit the MTA’s website at www.mta.info and click on Fares and Tolls.

Black Forum

Drammeh Center

MetroCard Bus to visit Co-op City next month

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Co-op City Sports

Velocity Track Club New York The blessings continue. Week 3 at the Colgate Women’s Games, we continue to get better and better. In week 2, we had 4 girls earn medals. In week 3, we have 5 girls earn medals. Velocity pride continues to be contagious. More of our athletes are trying harder, attending practice and are more focused. This week, we had Nariah Mathis medal in the middle school 55 meter dash. Dominique Jackson medaled in the high school 200 meter dash, Pearl Webster in the high school shot put, River Sampson in the elementary 55 meter dash and Olyvia Burrell, who earned points in the elementary A 55 meters, then came back and ran the 55 meters hurdles for the 1st time and won a silver medal. Last year, VTC only had 1 girl in the Colgate Women Games’ final. With the

blessings from hard work and dedication from coaches, parents, athletes and the community, we could have 5 girls in the finals. As our elementary girls were competing at the Women Colgate Games, the rest of the team was competing at the lovely YMCA Brooklyn Armory. This was the YMCA Youth Meet #2. There were over 600 athletes competing, they came from as far Pa. and NJ. This was truly a regional championship atmosphere meet. Medals were given to the top 5 athletes in their individual events and top 3 relay teams. There also was a parents/coaches 4 x 200 meter relay race. The following athletes won medals: Our top runners were Danielle Jackson; she won the 11/12 girls’ age division 200 and 400 meter races earning her 2 gold medals. Dontae Lindo won the 9/10

boys’ 1500 meter race, and earned a gold medal. Jordan Samuels won a silver medal in the 13/14 boy’s long jump. In the girls 13/14 division, Jaelah Eargle took 3rd in the long jump and Nariah Mathis took 4th in the 200 meter race, earning bronze medals. Our 13/14 girls 4 x 200 relay team of Jaelah, Nariah, Zaria Wright and Shantea Leach took 3rd place to earn bronze medals, just missing the gold by 1.7 seconds. Good job to all!!! Anyone interested in supporting Velocity Track Club New York, we are a 501(c)3 - Non-for Profit. Just write the check of any size to Velocity Track Club New York. Your donation is a tax write off and we will send you a receipt. For additional information, please contact coach, Winston Dinkins, at 914-441-6196 or email me at WATCLT@AOL.COM. —Winston Dinkins

2015 Season Indoor Baseball Clinic The Co-op City Little League 2015 baseball season indoor clinic is scheduled to start on Jan. 17th. Actual dates, days, time and location will be posted in the Co-op City Little League website: www.eteamz.com/coopcityll/. Only signed-up players will be allowed to participate in the clinic. For a weekday evening registration appointment, send an email request to coopcityll @yahoo.com. A partial $25 fee payment is accepted. No registration at the clinic.

Online registration is also available by going to the SportsSignup internet website at http://coopcitylittleleague. sportssignup.com. The site provides an easy to use online registration service which is available twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week. The fee payment can be made by credit card, debit card, money order or check. The online system uses a secured web page for credit and debit card transactions which are processed via a merchant account.

For those parents that do not want to pay online, their child still could be registered via the website, with the fee payment by check or money order mailed to the Co-op City Little League home office. Complete details can be found on the SportsSignup internet website. In addition, copies of the registration forms are accessible at the CCLL website: www.eteamz.com/coopcityll/. The link to the sign-up forms is found on the top left hand side of the “Welcome” page in the “Handouts” section. Once completed, the

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Cleanup University of Pittsburgh Swanson School of Engineering in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, to oversee the decontamination effort and assist the housing company in implementing stronger short and long term treatment protocols. A renowned expert on legionella, Dr. Stout is recognized worldwide for her pioneering research on the bacteria and her areas of expertise include disinfection and control strategies for the prevention of Legionnaires’ Disease. Dr. Stout is credited as the first to demonstrate the link between Legionnaires’ Disease and the presence of legionella in hospital water systems. Last week, Jeffrey Buss, Riverbay’s General Counsel, informed the community that without waiting for formal test results to be completed, Riverbay took immediate action to decontaminate the cooling towers. “Public health and safety are our primary concerns,” said Buss. “We are doing everything possible to eliminate

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any risk which may exist.” These measures included taking the cogeneration section of the Power Plant offline earlier this week and switching the community’s water intake to the city water system. Power is being purchased from Con Ed. On Tuesday evening, the DOH held an open forum with residents at the Dreiser Auditorium where health officials presented information on Legionnaires’ Disease and reassured everyone in Co-op City that the water coming from their taps is safe for drinking, cooking and bathing. (See related report on page 1, and DOH’s Power Point presentation on Legionnaires’ Disease on pages 14 & 15 of this issue.) By mid-week, a second round of disinfecting the cooling towers took place and water samples taken which will be analyzed by a laboratory with the credentials required by the city’s DOH. It should be pointed out that the cooling towers will not be put back into service until such time that health officials con-

sider it fit to be placed back in operation. Earlier this week, media reports attributed critical statements from officials of Marion Scott Real Estate, Inc. (MSI), Riverbay’s management company that was relieved of their duties last November, placing the blame for the Legionnaires’ outbreak on the management of the Riverbay Corporation, and calling for the return of professional management to the development. Responding to these criticisms, Buss stated: "The allegation that the co-op is presently mismanaged is untrue and unsupported by the facts. Maintenance is being collected, bills are being paid, and services are being provided. Further, the first report of legionella in the Co-op City community was November 4th, 2014, when MSI was here. Thus, MSI is simply wrong on the facts.” Buss added: “It’s sad that Marion Scott would use a public health issue to advance its private interests in pending litigation." Over the weekend, Power Plant offi-

cials will continue clean-up efforts and stay in contact with the DOH about their activities. In the meantime, health officials continue to reassure the community that the water in Co-op City is safe to drink, cook and bathe with, and to remind residents that Legionnaires’ Disease is not contagious; it is a waterborne disease, and those most susceptible to it are those who are in ill health, especially those who are smokers, those with chronic lung disease, the elderly and those on immunosuppression (see DOH slide on page 15). The satellite offices of Montefiore Medical Center within Co-op City are available to treat and test those who are experiencing any of the flu-like or pneumonia-like symptoms associated with Legionnaires’ Disease, as is Jacobi Medical Center on Pelham Parkway (See below). Riverbay will keep the community informed as more information becomes available.

Montefiore and Jacobi are here to help!

Most people exposed to the legionella bacteria do not become ill and therefore, do not need treatment. If you have reason to believe you were exposed to the bacteria, and are showing the signs and symptoms, talk to your doctor. If you don't already have a doctor, here are some local health facilities you can reach out to:

Montefiore Medical Center 115 Dreiser Loop Bronx, NY (718) 320-6300

Montefiore Medical Center 2100 Bartow Avenue #311 Bronx, NY (718) 320-5300

Jacobi Medical Center 1400 Pelham Pkwy. South Bronx, NY (718) 918-5000

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Retirees of Dreiser Loop

“In this New Year, we will continue with smiles on our faces and hope in our hearts for the best.” TRAVEL EVENTS ▪ Back By Popular Demand - On Thursday, March 19, we are going back to the SANDS CASINO RESORT BETHLEHEM. Great shopping at the Sands’ Outlets–Where Fashion Meets Fabulous. Price: $35. Rebate TBD. $20 deposit required to hold seat. Final payment due Feb. 12th. Meet bus/depart: 8:45/9:00 a.m. Contacts: Serita G, 347564-5722; Barbara W, 718-320-0500. ▪ Come join us on May 19-21, 3 days/2 nights. MARTHA’S VINEYARD/ CAPE COD. Price: Double $429pp & single $489. $50 deposit required to hold seat. Final payment due April 12. Package includes Welcome Reception, 2 dinners

& 2 breakfasts, several tours, including Hyannis Port/JFK, African American tour, and shopping at Clinton Crossing outlets. Contacts: Serita G, 347-5645722; Barbara W, 718-320-0500. THEATRE COMMITTEE: (prices include transportation/Dreiser Loop): Sat., Jan. 24, 8 p.m. show. Price: $58. Doo Wop returns to Lehman Center. Another Night Of Oldies And Fun Featuring The Duprees, The Platters, The Belmonts, Barbara Harris & The Toys, Larry Chance & The Earls, and Ragdoll. Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons Revue. Doo Wop’s leading singers and musical groups will offer a finger-snappin’, foot-tappin’, sing-along evening of classic hits. Full payment due now. Contact: Eleanor B, 718-324-7847. Thurs., March 26, 11 a.m. show. Price:

$68, CAMELOT, Westchester Broadway Theatre. “The story of the marriage of England's King Arthur to Guinevere. The plot of illegitimate Modred to gain the throne and Guinevere's growing attachment to Sir Lancelot, threaten to topple Arthur and destroy his "round table" of knights. “The arrival of Sir Lancelot threatens the foundation of the realm in one of the most fabled love triangles of all time. This new, intimate production focuses on the dynamic and rich, intense characters in this most regal of American musicals.” A deposit of $35 to hold seat. Final payment due Mon., Feb. 16th. Contact Marie Green-Ryan, 718-379-0377. Several other good shows are being considered. Come to the Dreiser clubroom to check out the Show/Trip wall and sign up for your performance of

National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. Mailing Address: P.O. Box 75-3111, Einstein Station, Bronx, NY 10475. President: Jerome Rice. Office Telephone: (718) 3203210. Address: 135 Einstein Community Center, Room 36. Membership Meeting: Sunday, January 25th at 3 p.m. Thanks to our branch memberships, the life blood of the association. 2015 Goals: To increase membership in Co-op City - Adult membership $30, Youth $10 and Silver Life Membership $750. Voter Registration forms available in

English & Spanish. VOTER REGISTRATION IS AN ONGOING ACTIVITY. Our goal is to register ALL ELIGIBLE VOTERS, 18-45 years. 2015 NYSC First Quarterly Meeting President's Message: We enter into 2015 with the continuing of Charles Dicken's classic, A Tale of Two Cities, because it was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness, it was the epoch of belief, it was the epoch of incredulity, it was the season of Light, it was the season of Darkness, it was the spring of hope, it was the winter of despair, we had everything before us, we

had nothing before us, we were all going direct to heaven, we were all going direct the other way - in short, the period was so far like the present period, that some of its noisiest authorities insisted in its being received, for good or for evil, in the superlative degree of comparison only. As we survey our situation today, these words come forcibly to mind. It is the best of times because we live in a nation that permits full expression. It is the worst of times because it is astounding that while for 300 years we have declared all men and women having been created equal, our gathering here

Our Legacy…Our Leadership…Our Future. Note: Our Saturday School is closed today, January 17th, in celebration of the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday. There are five (5) Saturdays in this January. Unfortunately, last Saturday was omitted from our school calendar. There will be regular classes on Saturday, January 31. Save the Date: Saturday, February 28, NCNW, Inc.’s Co-op City Section, co-sponsors with the Riverbay Fund our 14th Annual Black History Month Youth Celebration at Dreiser Auditorium B from 1-4 p.m. Youth interested in showcasing their talent in song, dance, poetry, spoken word, storytelling, theatrical performances, instrument playing, etc.,

please call (917) 399-2643. Save the Date: Saturday, May 16th, our Annual Bethune Height Recognition Luncheon will be held at the Coral House on the Lake, 70 Milburn Avenue, Baldwin, New York from 12–4 p.m. The donation for the luncheon is $100. Please contact Sadie Gilmore, 718671-3721, to notify us of any birthdays, illness or bereavement. “Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away” – Maya Angelou “The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams” Eleanor Roosevelt Happy birthday to our January members. —Maxine Sullivan

The Eleanor Roosevelt Democratic Club will hold its Regular Monthly Meeting on Thursday, February 19, in the Bartow Center, Room #28 at 7:30 p.m. It is requested that all members attend this very important meeting. Issues will be discussed relating to our upcoming business and activities for the year 2015. Please attend. It is important. The Eleanor Roosevelt Democratic Club cordially invites you to attend the 11th St. Valentine's Day Dance on Saturday, February 14, in the Dreiser Loop Auditorium B. The time of this event is from 4 p.m. thru 10 p.m. Music will be provided by Ty & Tye (affiliates of DJ Carol Productions). The cost is $30 per person. ($3 per set-up). For ticket information, please contact Ms. Sylvia Polite at (718) 320-2837, Ms. Barbara Irby at (718) 379-9294, Ms. Gloria Clarke at (718) 379-

5430, Ms. Lina Holmes at (718) 671-4577 and Ms. Anna Rodgers at (347) 275-4682. There will be no tickets sold at the door. Come out and have an enjoyable evening while actually celebrating the observance of Valentine's Day. Get well wishes are extended to those members who have had medical procedures/problems and are recovering. We pray for a full recovery for those affected. Keep the faith. Keep in touch with our Good and Welfare Committee Chairperson, Ms. Gertie Brown, regarding any instances of hospitalizations, surgeries, home-bound status, or death in the family. She can be contacted at (347) 275-2995. She will handle all acknowledgements from the club relating to these matters. I thank the membership and the community for your continued support of this club. —George T. Clarke

NAACP Co-op City Branch #2210

NCNW

Eleanor Roosevelt Democratic Club

choice with a deposit to hold seat. GOOD AND WELFARE To members and friends, as you rest and heal, know that you are thought of warmly and we wish you brighter days. Contact: Elinor Gordon, Chair, at 718379-8755, regarding illnesses and bereavements. RECAP: We require your name, phone number and a deposit to reserve your seat when signing up for shows/trips (only money orders/checks payable to - Retirees of Dreiser Loop). Committee members will be available in Dreiser clubroom 19 (718-379-0377) on Mondays and/or Thursdays approximately from 3–5 p.m. Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter. —Martin Luther King, Jr. —Claudette Davis today is a grim testimony that this equality is yet a will-o-the-wisp with the patterns of reverse discrimination. I am requesting that we set some principles - Courage, Perseverance and Integrity that is to speak up and out on injustice and matters that effect your respective communities. Let us remember the words of Martin Luther King, Jr.: "Human progress is neither automatic or inevitable. Every step toward the goal of justice requires sacrifice, suffering and struggle, and struggle, the tireless exertions and passionate concern of dedicated individuals." —Brenda Brown

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

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

Most Union and Insurance Plans Accepted. HIP CMO (Montefiore) Health Plan Accepted. We participate in Postal Workers, Mail Handlers, Letter Carriers, Verizon Workers, 1199, GHI, Blue Shield, Empire Plan, Medicare, Travelers, United Health Care and many other union and major medical plans. Se Habla Español MEDICARE ACCEPTED • HOUSE CALLS BY APPOINTMENT

Diabetic Patients with Medicare may be eligible for shoes.

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Church of the Savior

Rev. Dr. Robert A. Smith, Jr., Pastor, and Lady Theresa M. Smith, co-founders, and the Church of the Savior family extend an invitation to every person to worship with us. We are a non-denominational, inter-racial, inter-cultural, intergenerational fellowship of believers. We care about you, not your W2. We are not church as usual. Come as you are, we leave the judging to God. The church of the Savior family extends love and affirmation to the Co-op City community; a warm welcome awaits you!! A very special invitation to our new neighbors in Co-op City. We love you for who you are, not what you have. Please call us at 917-734-4058 for more information. To our friends and neighbors: HAPPY NEW YEAR! Start the New Year off in a new church home? Come grow with us. Do you have a gift for music? Do you want to be part of planning singles, married, youth ministries? Do you have special tal-

ents that're being ignored? Are you serious about changing your life? God has a plan just for you and today is the first day of your new life. Message to the Community Church of the Savior has a new website. It is the open door to all the friends we haven't met yet. You can get to know us by going to www.churchofthesaviorbx.org. New friendship and growth is just a click away! Church of the Savior is located at 920 Baychester Ave. (close to Darrow Pl.). Our mailing address is: P.O. Box 86, Bronx, NY 10475. Sunday Schedule Meditation and Adult Bible Study: 9:15-10:15 a.m. Divine Worship - 10:30 a.m. Guest preacher will be Pastor Carol Landrum, from Co-op City’s Love Gospel Cathedral Come and be blessed. We want an opportunity to love you. See you in church.

Our children's Sunday School will teach and nurture your child/children in the word of God. All sessions are during worship service. Reading from Holy Scripture: Psalm 121, verses 1 through 8 . Weekly Activities Bereavement group, Monday, 5:00 p.m. Thursdays at 10:00 a.m., Channel 70, Bronxnet. Every other Saturday - Food Pantry. We are reaching out to the community for assistance. Please check expiration date on all items. You can drop off your donations at the church Sunday morning, 9:00 - 10:15; Monday evenings, 5:00 7:00. To arrange special drop off time, call Dr. Smith at 917-734-4058. Thank you in advance and God bless all our donors. Thought of the Week: "God specializes in things impossible." —Rev. Dr. Robert A. Smith, Jr.

Come & Visit Us – We welcome you to God’s House – Your House – One Family in Christ. We are a congregation with spirit-filled worship, offering a variety of opportunities for spiritual growth, fellowship and service to God and our community. We are a multi-ethnic, multi-cultural and bilingual congregation and all are welcome. Services are at the church at 2350 Palmer Avenue, across the street from Building 30. Parking is available. Sunday Services – The first Sunday of the month is a bilingual service with communion at 10 a.m. All other Sunday services are as follows: English Service at 9 a.m. and the Spanish Service at 11:30 a.m. There are Bible studies in English and Spanish at 10:30 a.m. We also have a children’s service at 10:30 a.m. Prayer Night (English) & Prayer Morning (Spanish): The Lord said, “Whenever two or more are gathered in my name, I am in the midst of

them.” Matthew 18:20. We will be having a prayer night on Tuesday evenings at 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in the church building. Come and bring your prayer needs so we can pray together. Also on Thursday mornings at 10:30 a.m., there is prayer till 11:30 a.m. in Spanish. Crescendo Christian Music School: Learn piano, guitar, percussion, flute, voice and theory. Contact Maestro Frank Colon at (917) 753-3644. The school will be open from Monday – Friday, 2– 8 p.m. Private and group lessons are available. Earlier lessons can be arranged. All ages are welcome. Registration is free and rates are affordable. Sunday School For Children: Every Sunday at 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 a.m. Classes are for 3 yrs. – 12 yrs. The curriculum being used will be The Super Book. Family Night: Friday night family night is back. Come and have an enjoyable time for the whole

family. Starts at 7:30 p.m. every Friday. Bible Study will be in Spanish or English, whichever you prefer. Trip to Florida to the Holy Land Experience: 9 day trip to the Holy Land Experience and other features on August 8 – 16. Cost is $799 per person, double occupancy. Deposit is $75/person. If you are interested in going, call Linda at (917) 6846463; if no answer, leave a message. Trip to Lancaster to see Joseph at Sight & Sound: Trip’s on May 22. Will include shipping at Rockville Square Mall, Theater, Dinner at Plain & Fancy + Transportation. Cost is $140 per person. Deposits (deposit is $50/person) must be received no later than February 8. If you are interested, please call Barbara at (347) 603-7473. If there is no answer, leave a message. Reservations must have deposit or full payment. —Rev. Dr. Milca C. Plaud

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Newsong Church loves Co-op City! We exist to reach people who are far away from God, and teach them how to follow Jesus step by step. That's why you will find our Sunday Worship Experience to be so warm and friendly, we genuinely care about you! We're not concerned about where you've been, but where you're going. You see we've all got a past, we've all made mistakes, and we still do. When you step into our worship experience, you won't find a bunch of "Holier-than-thou" people pretending to have it all together. Instead, you'll find that we're all broken people, but we're allowing God to put us back together. We're not perfect, but God is! As God puts us back together, we're realizing that although our past has shaped us, it does not define us! We're finding out that not only does God love us with a radical and unconditional love, but that He has a purpose and a plan for each one of us! At Newsong Church, we believe that the Bible is the greatest book ever written, containing the greatest story ever told, and that each of us are part of His-story! In fact, we have a saying at our church: "If you're not dead, God's not done with you!" We don't just believe this for the adults, but for our children as well! At Newsong Church, we're so passionate about our children learning about Jesus that we created a church just for them called Kidsong! At Kidsong, our children learn about Jesus in a safe, fun, age-appropriate learning environment! We hope that you will join us this Sunday at 177 Dreiser Loop. We meet in Auditorium B. at 11:00 a.m. Parking is available in the parking garage located on Dreiser Loop. Please bring your ticket to our connection tent for validation. Deaf interpretation is available during our adult worship experience. For more information, you can contact us: Website: www.newsong

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On behalf of our Pastor, Reverend Dr. Calvin E. Owens, and our church family, welcome to Community Protestant Church, a church of love and understanding, located at 1659 East Gun Hill Road, Bronx, NY 10469; telephone: (718) 862-9172. Church Schedule Sunday School - 9:00 a.m. Worship Service - 11:00 a.m. Communion Service - Every first and third Sundays. Prayer Meeting and Bible Study – Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. The following programs are at the Church’s Annex: 2053 Asch Loop North (Co-op City) Morning Prayer Services - Tuesday, 6:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. Neighborhood Bible Study - Thursday “Stand fast therefore in the liberty by which Christ has made us free, and do not be entangled again with a yoke of bondage.” Galatians 5:1 Spiritual Food for Thought: Take time to deal with the things you have put off because of dread. Your life requirements and responsibilities are not going to suddenly go away. The longer you delay, the more overwhelmed you will be. If you will face your circumstances squarely and deal honestly with procrastination as an escape mechanism, you will be able to overcome and have victory. And, you will be able to embrace freedom. Are you looking for a new church home in 2015? Pastor Carol, Presiding Elder Landrum and the Greater Love family welcome and encourage you to

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

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at 10:00 a.m. Extension of Prayer and Worship Service – Every first, second and third Fridays at 7:00 p.m. Other Scheduled Events Sunday School at Community Protestant Church begins at 9:00 a.m. In Sunday School, in a nurturing Christian education environment, an opportunity is provided for children to learn about the Bible, to grow in grace, to show love and respect for one another and to live more abundant lives. Children attending Sunday School are served breakfast after classes are over. We encourage you to bring your child, children or grandchildren to Sunday School and we look forward to seeing you. All Night Prayer Service at Community Protestant – All Are Welcome! … Friday, January 23rd, 9:00

p.m. – Saturday, January 24th, 7:00 a.m. – The Diaconate Ministry of Community Protestant Church invites you to come and celebrate the Goodness of God at their All-Night-Praise Service. Theme: “O God, we give Glory to you all day long and constantly praise your name.” Come out and have one of the most spiritual experiences of your life as you fellowship with friends, family members and neighbors. This is a special worship experience in which everyone participates in praying, singing, Scripture reading, inspirational reading, praise music and testimony. Breakfast will be served at the end of the Service. You may sign up to attend after service on Sunday or by calling the church office, (718) 8629172. The Women’s Guild invites you to

fellowship with us. Greater Love is a teaching, preaching, tithing, faith and Bible way ministry. We believe that anyone can be saved according to our foundational Scripture, Romans 10:9, “For if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.” Our vision is to change hearts, change minds and change lives with the Word of God. We believe that when you change your attitude, you can change your altitude! Greater Love is conveniently located at 900 Co-op City Blvd. (Bldg. 2A), on the ground level, Bronx, N.Y. 10475; main entrance - red buzzer. Doors open at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday. Free parking is available in Garage #1 on Darrow Place. Church phone: 347-920-5607.

Weekly Schedule Sunday Bible School for Youth: 3:00 p.m. (sharp) Sunday Afternoon Praise & Worship: 3:45 p.m. Holy Communion – First Sunday Adult Bible Study/Discipleship Class: Wednesday evenings at 7:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m.* Training for Service - A Survey of the Bible: Thursdays at 7:00 p.m. Family Nite: Third Fridays Youth Service: Every 4th Sunday (beginning Feb. 22nd) Blessing/Dedication of Children Men/Women’s Fellowship **Young adults 16+ are also welcome at adult Bible study Health Seminar The Ichan School of Medicine at

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

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dance; praise Him with stringed instruments and flutes! 5 Praise Him with loud cymbals; praise Him with clashing cymbals! 6 Let everything that has breath praise the Lord. Praise the Lord! Invitations Our Sweet Hour of Prayer will be today at 3 p.m. Sunday School is tomorrow at 10 a.m. Our Sunday Morning Worship Service is at 11 a.m. Every 3rd Sunday following the morning worship,

29 join us on our Christmas/New Year Extravaganza, December 22, 2015 – January 3, 2016. A Fantastic 12-Night Southern Caribbean Cruise aboard The Magnificent Queen Mary 2, departing from New York, Red Hook in Brooklyn. Ports of Call: St. Thomas, Charlotte Amalie; St. Kitts, Basseterre; St. Lucia, Castries; St. Maarten, Phillipsburg; Tortola, Road Town. To make a reservation or for additional information about the cruise, please call (718) 320-1435, (718) 6715961 or (718) 320-8576. The doors of Community Protestant Church are open to all to worship and fellowship with Christian believers of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. You are cordially invited to come in, join in and receive your blessing. —Evan G. Mitchell

Mount Sinai, Division of Cancer Prevention and Control, Witness Cares Program will hold an interactive educational seminar to increase our knowledge about colorectal cancer. If you are age 50+ and interested in attending this informative session at Greater Love on Saturday, January 31st, 1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.; kindly RSVP by leaving a message on the church telephone. Please leave a callback number. We are still accepting donations of non-perishables item and toiletries for our food pantry and Christian books/ Bibles/DVDs/CDs for our Christian Library. Feel free to stop in or call the church to arrange a pick up. Thank you in advance for your generosity. Have a blessed week! —Pastor Carol Landrum

we serve Holy Communion. If you’re into gospel rap/holy hiphop, go to www.soundcloud.com and download music from Vernon Little free of charge. He also has videos on YouTube. You will be blessed, encouraged, and inspired. We are located at 171 Dreiser Loop in Section 1. Our phone # is (347) 2764925. Jesus loves you, and so do we. Happy New Year to everyone. —Apostle Gladys R. Little

Co-op City Times / January 17, 2015

JASA Closed in Observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

Tues., Janaury 20

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

Thurs., January 22

Word Games 9:30 – 11:30 a.m., Rm. 31 Current Events 10 a.m., Rm. 31 Bingo12:30-2:30 p.m., Rm. 31 Card Games 2-4 p.m., Rm. 31 Dominoes 2:30 p.m., Rm. 31 Srs. Walking Group Ended 12/16.

Fri., January 23

Einstein

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Dreiser

JASA Closed in Observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

Date:

Kosher

Library 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Rm. 31 Word Games 9:3011:30 a.m., Rm. 31 Chat Session 9:30 a.m. -1 p.m., Rm. 31 Bingo 12:30- 2:30 p.m., Rm. 31 Card Games 2-4 p.m. Rm. 31

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

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

Stay Well Exercise 1011 a.m., Rm. 45

Spelling Bee 11 a.m., Rm. 49

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

Arthritis Exercise Class w/Damian 11 a.m. – 12 p.m., Rm 45

Dominoes 2:30 p.m. Rm. 31

Word Search w/Sandy

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

Dominoes 10 a.m., Rm. 45

11 a.m.-12 p.m., Rm 49

Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session 9:30 – 10:30 a.m., Rm. 7 Alert & Alive 10:30 - 11:30 a.m., Rm. 7 Cultural Dance w/Millie 10:30-11:30 a.m., Aud. B Mind Teasers 12–1 p.m., Rm. 4 Zumba 1-2 p.m., Aud. A Tuesday Movie w/ popcorn 2-4 p.m., Rm. 7 Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session 9:30 – 10:30 a.m., Rm. 7 Sewing w/Raymonde 9:30 –11:30 a.m., Rm. 7 Tai Chi 11 a.m. - noon, Room 2 Mind Teasers 12 p.m. – 1 p.m., Rm. 4 Art Class 1 p.m. - 3 p.m., Rm. 7 YOGA w/Bhadra 2 p.m.-3 p.m., Rm. 2 Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session 9:3010:30 a.m. Rm 7 Blood Pressure 1st & 3rd Thursday 10-11:30 a.m., Rm. 8 Line Dancing w/Ellie 10–11 a.m., Aud. A Piano Sing Along 11 a.m. – 12 p.m., Rm 7 Mind Teasers 12-1 p.m. Rm 4 Drama Club 1:30 – 4 p.m., Rm 7 Crochet and Knitting 10 a.m.-12 p.m., Rm. 7

Art 10 a.m., Rm. 45

Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session

Bingo 1 p.m., Rm. 49

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

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

Meditative Moments 11–12 p.m., Rm. 8

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

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

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

2-4 p.m., Rm. 7

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

(Schedule subject to change without notice)

Fee for lunch is $2.00 & $3.50 for guest

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ALL meals served w/margarine and fresh milk

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

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

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Soups, Breads and Desserts

Mon., JASA Closed in JASA Closed in JASA Closed in Jan., Observance of Martin Observance of Martin Observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day Luther King, Jr. Day 19 Luther King, Jr. Day Apple juice

Tues, Breaded chicken breast Jan., Kasha Varnishkes Steamed peas & carrots 20 Baked tilapia w/sauce

Wed., January 21

Mon., January 19

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Orange juice Turkey wing roasted Cabbage w/shredded carrots, Homemade mashed potatoes Alt: Egg salad Orange pineapple juice Thurs., Baked fish fillet of sole Honey Dijon sauce Jan., Spinach noodle pudding Green beans 22 Alt: Chicken salad

Wed., Jan., 21

Fri., Jan., 23

Apple Juice Roasted chicken Yellow rice Vegetable mix Alt: Gefilte fish

Chicken Cordon bleu roll Brown rice Broccoli w/toasted garlic

Whole wheat bread Fresh fruit

Pork spare ribs California blend vegetables Steamed corn on the cob

Whole wheat bread Fresh fruit

Baked ziti w/beef Sautéed string beans

Whole wheat bread Garlic bread Fresh fruit

Baked breaded fish fillet Garden Salad Roasted sweet potato fries

Challah bread Canned apricots

Upcoming Events/Trips

There will be no refunds for all trips. All trips include roundtrip transportation! Call the Bartow Office to register unless otherwise noted (718-320-2066). All trips must be paid in advance. No exceptions. Effective immediately when you bring a senior guest to eat lunch in the Bartow & Einstein Senior Centers, the guest will get their meal for free. Social Workers and Nurses are available by appointment at our three office locations: 2049 Bartow Avenue; 135 Einstein Loop, Room 40; 177 Dreiser Loop, Room 13, (Office will open after repairs are completed). Please, call 718-320-2066 for additional info. ALL JASA offices will be closed Monday, January 19, 2015 in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Free SNAP (Food Stamp) Application Assistance – Friday, January 23, at the Co-op City Senior Services Office, 2049 Bartow Avenue – 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Walk in - first come, first served! Please bring documents that verify your identity, address, income & expenses (rent, medical, etc.). For more info.: 718-320-2066. Bowling – Tuesday, January 20th $2.50 for transportation at Paradise Lanes in Yonkers. If you’re interested, please call 718-320-2066 to register. Pick-ups: Bartow - 11 a.m.; Einstein - 11:15 a.m. & Dreiser - 11:30 a.m. Central Avenue – Wednesday, January 21, $13, 2 hours at Christmas Tree Store, 1 hour at Trader Joe’s and 2 hours at Amazing Savings. Pick-ups: Bartow - 9:30 a.m.; Einstein - 9:45 a.m. and Dreiser - 10 a.m. Please call 718-3202066 to register. Stew Leonard’s – Thursday, January 22, $5, 2 hours. Pick-ups: Bartow - 9:30 a.m.; Einstein -9:45 a.m. and Dreiser - 10 a.m. Please call 718-320-2066 to register. Empire – Friday, January 23, $5. Pick-ups: Bartow - 9:30 a.m.; Einstein 9:45 a.m. and Dreiser - 10 a.m. Please call 718-320-2066 to register. WalMart – Monday, January 26 $15. Pick-ups: Bartow – 8:30 a.m.; Einstein - 8:45 a.m. and Dreiser - 9 a.m. Please call 718-320-2066 to register. Brooklyn Botanical Gardens – 10 a.m., Tuesday, January 27, FREE! Pickups: Bartow – 8 a.m.; Dreiser – 8:15 a.m. and Einstein - 8:30 a.m. Please call 718320-2066 to register. Costco – Thursday, January 29, $5, 2

½ hours. Pick-ups: Bartow - 9:30 a.m.; Einstein - 9:45 a.m.; Dreiser - 10 a.m. Call 718-320-2066 to register. NORC Falls Prevention Workshop – January 23rd, 2 p.m. at 177 Dreiser Loop, Room 7. FREE Civil Legal Services coming to Your Neighborhood – A NYLAG (New York Legal Assistance Group) Mobile van will be stationed in Co-op City on Thursday, February 5th, Bartow Avenue & Asch Loop in front of Memorial Park from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Lawyers on the van will provide free legal assistance on issues related to housing, public benefits, disability benefits, healthcare, identity theft, debt management, consumer credit, immigration, domestic violence, divorce, custody, employment & advance planning. To make an appointment and to fill out the referral form, contact JASA at 718-320-2066, 2049 Bartow Avenue. The referral form has to be filled out prior to your scheduled appointment date. WAIT LIST ONLY. Grandparent Connection Kinship Caregiver Support Group – Next meeting Thursday, January 22, 10:30 a.m., 135 Einstein Loop, Computer Lab Room 34A. For information: 718-320-2066. Weight Management Support Group – Monday, January 26th, 10 a.m., 2049 Bartow Ave., main office, facilitated by social workers. Learn techniques and information that can help you maintain a healthy lifestyle. For info.: 718-3202066. Caregiver Support Group – Tuesday, January 20, 1 p.m., 2049 Bartow Ave., Room 31. The group offers resources, as well as an atmosphere of understanding and support, whether you care for a loved one from a distance or in your home. Group is facilitated by a social worker. For info.: 718-320-2066. AARP Tax-Aide Hosted by JASA: Free Tax preparation and free e-File: 135 Einstein Loop, Room 35, February 3rd to April 15th, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Tuesdays and Wednesday. Call 718-320-2066. Film Screening: The Age of Love, Thursday, February 12, 2 p.m., 177 Dreiser Loop Auditorium. Snacks provided. Tickets: $2 in advance, available at the JASA office, 2049 Bartow Avenue, $4 at the door; for info., call 718-320-2066 New Event: Valentine’s Day Party – Friday, February 13th, Bartow Center, Room 31, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., $3. Raffles and surprises. Menu to be announced.

Co-op City Times / January 17, 2015

WEEKLY SCHEDULE

AARP Chapter #4997

FYI: In a state where more than 3.6 million private sector workers lack access to an employer-sponsored retirement plan, AARP is asking lawmakers to ensure that employees have an option. Workers could voluntarily contribute to an individual retirement account (IRA) through automatic payroll deductions under the Work and Save proposal. This would be similar to the state’s 529 college savings program. According to the Employee Benefits Research Institute, workers who earn $30,000 to $50,000/ year and have access to an employersponsored savings plan are 15 times more likely to save for retirement than those who have similar earnings, but lack such a plan. For additional information, go to www.aarp.org/ny. To our sick, on the mend and shut-in

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

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Wednesday, January 21—Bingo game in Room 39 at 1:30 p.m. Admission is $2 for members only. Refreshments served, providing the weather condition is good. Call us at 718-379-9613. First trip is Abie’s Irish Rose in Hunterdon Hill Playhouse in N.J. It’s a hilarious comedy classic. Date is Tuesday, April 14. Price is $79. You can pay it in small payments. See Ann or Mary. Menu: Yankee pot roast, fried jumbo shrimps, stuffed breast of chicken, lemon pepper Cod baked, vegetable

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

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Baychester Library Events VISIT THE LIBRARY - A GREAT WEALTH OF INFORMATION EVENTS for January (Call Library for more information) Arts & Crafts - Saturday, 1/17, 2:30 p.m. - MLK Birthday Films - Saturdays, 2 p.m. 1/17 - Now You See Me; 1/31 - If I Stay Toddler Time - Tuesdays, 11:00 a.m. Tech Connect - Wednesdays, 5 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. - MS Excel Tech Connect - Thursdays, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. 1/22 - Mouse and Keyboard; 1/29 - Internet for Beginners. Click On - Friday, 1/23 - MS Word, 10:30 a.m Music@NYPL - Saturday, 1/24, 2 p.m. - Renato Thoms Mini Career Fair - Tuesday, 1/27, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Game On - Friday, 1/30, 3-4:30 p.m. - Board Games, etc. Parenting can be TOUGH! Boys Town Common Sense Parenting® classes are here to help! - Mondays, Feb 2- March 16, (NO class March 9th) 4:30-6:30 p.m. If you have a child, chances are you've had your fair share of challenging days. Parents are invited to join in our fun and interactive classes. CSP classes can help you with: • Balancing discipline with affection • Praising your child's good behavior • Reducing a child's problem behavior • Power struggles between you and your child • Effective communication. CSP Classes run for 6 consecutive weeks. Parents who attend all 6 classes will receive a certificate of completion. Child Care and MetroCards are NOT provided. CLASS SIZE IS LIMITED! Classes are Free. To Sign Up Please Call Lilybelle Gonzalez at 646-488-6053 or 718-6360496 Today!

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We will be going to the Resorts Casino on Tuesday, February 10th. The cost person is $33 and you will receive the casino package of the day of $25 slot play. The time of pick-up is at 8 a.m. starting at Einstein Loop, followed by Asch Loop and Dreiser Loop. Don’t forget your casino card, as well as your valid photo I.D. For the above trip, please call Loretta at 718-671-2958, Annie Eutsey at 718-320-1874 or Lydia at 718-6713005. We are available Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and in the evening 5 to 8 p.m. Our heartfelt condolences to the

family of “Penny” Schulberg on her passing away. Penny has been a member of the Einstein Fund for well over 25 years. We will sorely miss her dedication and presence in the coming years. May the family know no more sorrow. One of our dear members, Florence Hill, has been recuperating from knee replacement and is now at her home. We wish her a speedy recovery. Please give a call to the homebound and those in nursing homes to cheer them up. Good health and healings are wished to all. —Lydia Ruas

Anonymous calls to Public Safety

Periodically, cooperators may witness someone violating the housing company’s rules and regulations, however, it has been reported to Manage-ment that some people are apprehensive about reporting the situation for fear of their identity being divulged to the violator in question. Please know that you may request to remain anonymous when you contact the Co-op City Public Safety Department (CCPD) regarding said issues and the Public Safety dispatchers, officers and supervisors have been instructed to accept

these calls and investigate, accordingly. If, however, you feel forced to surrender your identification in order to lodge your complaint, immediately request to speak with a supervisor. Rest assured that you should feel comfortable placing these calls to our Public Safety Department, as oftentimes residents are the first to know when an incident has taking place and in most cases who the individuals involved are, as well. Thank you very much for your cooperation.

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Reflections by Rabbi Solomon I. Berl Spiritual Leader of Young Israel Synagogue One of the great needs today is patience. Among the most often used current phrases are – “Wait a minute,” “Please listen,” – “Wait till I finish.” They all indicate our restlessness and our inability to learn by patient listening. So often do we hear, “If that tragedy happened in my family, I would have handled it differently.” Well, let me tell you, my friend, may God not try you. Wait until you hear the whole story. Or the teenager shouts, “You’re just old fashioned!” Patience, young

man! Someday you will grow up to be a parent too, and I hope you will be old-fashioned enough to insist on responsibility and standards. Or the parent answers the little tot’s plea of “I can do it” with “No, no ... you’re too slow.” Well, parent, if we never give the children understanding and a chance, when and how will they learn to grow up and become men and women? It is a pity that in today’s world we seem to have so little time to try to understand, when patience is not just a virtue, but a necessity for happy living.

Williamsbridge Club

The Williamsbridge Club of the National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Clubs, Inc. is an organization dedicated to community service in the areas of health, employment, education and economic development. If you are interested in joining our organization, dedicated to community service, please call Sylvia Hicks, Membership Chairperson, 917.921.5445. Young Adults are persons 18-35 years of age; you may inquire about our rapidly evolving leaders in the Young Adult section. Ombudsmen are men of the community interested in decreasing the dropout rate of youth in the community. We’re interested in your ideas concerning the accomplishment of this goal. The Youth Club consists of youth 12 to 18 years of age. The Youth Club is dedicated to community service, higher education, technology and activism. If you fit this description, are interested in expressing yourself, obtaining community service credit, developing new programs and leadership skills, you should join this organization. This is your chance, as a young person, to help plan the activities of the club. Don’t delay obtaining your required community service credits in a fun and interesting

way. Mrs. Hicks welcomes your inquiry about any one of these groups and will be happy to help you through the application process. Applications for scholarships are available for seniors in high school. Please call Sandra Hall, 917.972.7732, or Joetta Brown, 404.803.9869. The Williamsbridge Club members invite all women who meet the criteria to their MEMBERSHIP MIXER on January 24, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., at Dreiser Loop Community Center, Room #4. We are calling all women to come and mix with other women who feel a passion to work within their community to make positive changes. We will have refreshments, door prizes, free parking; the event is free. Anyone wishing to render community service assisting with any of our programs, without joining any of our club areas, may do so. To obtain more information, please contact the First Vice President, Sandra Hall, 917.972.7732. Information concerning the National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Clubs, Inc. may be found at www.nanbpwc.org or our mailing address: Williamsbridge Club, P.O. Box 6, Co-op City Station, Bronx, New York 10475. —Joetta Brown

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Traditional Synagogue of Co-op City

Traditional Synagogue of Co-op City, Young Israel of Baychester, Section 5 at 120 Erdman Place (behind the lobby 27B), welcomes you to pray with them. Tel. for the Synagogue: 1718-379-6920. Note: Our office hours are on Thursday from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. and on Sunday from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. Candle Lighting on Friday, January 23, is at 4:42 p.m. Shabbat ends today, Saturday, January 17 at 5:45 p.m. Coming Events Services will be held on Saturday, January 17 at 9 a.m. Join Rabbi Kronengold in prayer. We hope that you will sign up to sponsor a Kiddish to take place after services on Saturdays. Come pray with us and enjoy the Kiddish after services. We will be having Cholent, potato and noodle kugels, so please join us. Weather permitting, we have sched-

uled Bingo for Sunday, February 1, 1 p.m. Admission is $3. Sunday, February 15, at 1 p.m. Admission is 43; refreshments will be served on both of those dates. Dues are due for both the synagogue and Sisterhood. Good and Welfare Deepest sympathy to the Breitbart family on their loss of their son and brother, Steven. May they know no more sorrow. Best wishes to all celebrating special occasions this month. We have tree certificates “in Honor of” or “in Memory for” a special occasion or a condolence. The cost is $15 per tree. If you are feeling under the weather, we wish you all a speedy recovery. Mimi Berlofsky welcomes all calls at 347-427-4526. We look forward to seeing you soon. —Miriam Berlofsky

Young Israel of Co-op City (lower level of the Dreiser Loop Shopping Center) is a house of worship that opens its doors every morning from 6 until 7 a.m. Anyone who wishes to start the daily routine with prayers, during which our spiritual leader, Rabbi Solomon I. Berl, offers a brief Bible teaching is welcome. On Friday evening, Sabbath services begin at 10 minutes after the candle-lighting time. Saturday morning

services start at 9 a.m. Rabbi Berl delivers his sermon at 10:30 a.m. The Rabbi's class on the Torah reading of the week begins one hour before sunset every Saturday afternoon. For office hours or any information you may seek, feel free to call (718) 671-2300 and leave your name, phone number and a brief message on the synagogue’s answering machine, and your call will be returned as soon as possible.

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St. Joseph’s Episcopal Anglican Church

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

on Thursday at 7 p.m. The (ECSW) Episcopal Church Women meets immediately after service on the 1st Sunday of each month. Membership is open to all women of the church and dues are $2 per month. We look forward to welcoming everyone at 9:00 a.m. on Sunday, January 18, when we will celebrate The Second Sunday after the Epiphany. Fundraising Event Spread the word, ECW 8-day cruise

on the Carnival Splendor, leaving out of New York on August 12: Grand Turk, Half Moon Cay, The Bahamas and Nassau, with fun days at sea. Ocean view cabins start at $1,297 and inside cabins start at $1,217, depending on how many persons per cabin. Only 5 cabins remain available. If you would like to go, please contact June Grimes as soon as possible (Tel. 347457-8249) to indicate your interest and work out a payment plan with her. Outreach Program: We continue

to collect non-perishable food for the feeding program at Grace Episcopal Church in West Farms. Please remember to donate. For additional information on the above, please call the church at 718320-0844, or visit our website: http://www.stjosephsepcbronx.org. “Lord, you have searched me out and known me; *you know my sitting down and my rising up; you discern my thoughts from afar.” (Psalm 139:1) —M. Chambers

Pentecostal Tabernacle, 120 Benchley Pl., Building 24, Bronx, N.Y 10475; Tel. 718-324-0334. You are invited to attend services on the following days: Sundays: Sunday School for all age group starts at 10:30 a.m. Worship service starts at 11:45 a.m. Wednesdays: Prayer and fasting service will be held in the morning starting at 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Regular prayer meeting and Bible study, will be held every Wednesday evening at 7:30 p.m. Friday: Bible study starts at 7 p.m. Focus: God is touched by the problems and difficulties of His people, and He will rescue them from oppression. Exodus 6, 6 -7 Wherefore, say

unto the children of Israel, I am the Lord, and I will bring you out from under the burdens of the Egyptians, and I will rid you out of their bondage, and I will redeem you with a stretched out arm, and with great judgments. And I will take you to me for a people, and I will be to you a God: and he shall know that I am the Lord your God, which bringeth you out from under the burdens of the Egyptians. While leading bleating sheep along the backside of the desert, and after arriving at Mount Horeb, Moses witnessed an amazing sight, a burning bush that was not burned by fire. A voice addressed Moses from the bush commanding to remove his sandals for he is standing on holy ground. There God

revealed himself to Moses and gave him the command to go and tell Pharaoh to let my people go. The Hebrew children had been reduced to slavery in a foreign nation; the pathetic cry of the Hebrews had not gone unnoticed. A loving compassionate God delivered them by raising up a miracle man, Moses. God providentially rescued Moses from certain death as an infant, allowed him to be raised in the Egyptians palace, received proper nursing care and later received very good Education. However, Moses had to leave Egypt and spend several years in the wilderness caring for his father in law’s sheep’s. Then God called him and prepared him with a miraculous

ministry, God sent Moses to Pharaoh to secure the release of the Israelite slaves, obstinately refusing to comply with Moses request, Pharaoh saw his kingdom ruined around him by God’s judgments. After the death of the firstborn of the Egyptians, Pharaoh ordered the Hebrews to leave. However, he pursued them, and his army was destroyed in the red sea. Today God still hears our cry for help, and He knows our emotional and physical pain. He sees all our oppression, therefore, we can call on Him and he will hear and deliver us. For more information, call 718324-0334. —Rev. R. Sibblies

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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 or 11:00 a.m. for worship service. Sunday School for children and adults is held at 9:15 a.m. We invite you to worship, study, and pray with us. The Co-op City Baptist Church is located at 135 Einstein Loop, Room 50. Our telephone number is 718-320-3774. Visit us on the web at www.coopcitybaptistchurch.org. Join us for a mid-week spiritual pickup at our mid-week worship service which is held on Wednesdays at 12 p.m. Bible study is held on Wednesdays at 1:00 and 7:30 p.m. Bible study will also be held on Wednesday, January 28 at 5:00 p.m. Prayer Service is held on Fridays at noon and 7:30 p.m. Men’s prayer service is held monthly at 7:30 p.m., we invite the men of the community to join us on Tuesday, February 10. Have you planned your vacation for

2015 yet? If not, why not join the Scholarship Ministry on their 9 day and 8 night trip to New Orleans from July 11 to July 19, 2015? There is now a second bus so consider vacationing with the Scholarship Ministry. They will travel by motor coach, 8 nights lodging including 4 consecutive nights in New Orleans; 14 meals: 8 breakfasts and 6 dinners; guided tour of a Louisiana Plantation; relaxing riverboat cruise on the Mississippi River; free time and much more. A deposit is due immediately. For additional information, call 718-671-7507, 718-379-0541 or 718320-3774. The Co-op City Baptist Church exists to glorify God and to establish a living community of people who follow the teachings of Jesus the Christ through worship, prayer, Bible study and fellowship. We seek to meet the spiritual and physical needs of the church through ministry. —Hattie L. Lucas

The Coalition is calling a special meeting on Tuesday, January 20, at noon in the Dreiser Loop Community Center, Room #15. It is important for us to get a grant writer. We had a special guest at the last meeting who writes grants, and we will be discussing this very important task, so we can start as soon as possible applying. Our new President, Ms. Virginia Stewart, is calling all interested organizations to join us. We meet once a month, the first Tuesday of every month at noon in Room #15 in Dreiser. Our next general meeting will be on

Tuesday, February 3rd at noon. The Coalition is a non-profit organization whose mission is to enhance the quality of life in the community by focusing on education, community involvement, spirituality, and youth. In order to accomplish our goals, the member churches and organizations provide ongoing programs, and together, we sponsor a Friends and Family Day Affair every October that is free to the community and a Kwanzaa celebration in December. Remember our motto: Coming together is the beginning, staying together is progress, working together is success. Peace! —Patricia Bonaparte

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