Co-op City Times 01/31/15

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Board exploring ways to maintain Riverbay workers stay through the night to dig Co-op City out from affordability as community faces snow storm increased expenses Vol. 50 No. 5

Cablevision representatives came before the Riverbay Board of Directors Wednesday evening in an attempt to possibly revive the bulk cable deal offered in 2013 to help cooperators save on their monthly cable bill.

Should this deal be accepted by the community this go-around, it will result in Co-op City’s Cablevision subscribers saving as much as an estimated $8M over the course of the 5-year commitment to the cable franchise.

The Cablevision presentation is part of the Riverbay Board’s ongoing exploration of options to help offset the increases in carrying charges that will be necessary to pay for significant expenses incurred by the Riverbay Corporation as a result of the Ramirez vs. Riverbay employment lawsuit, and the expenses related to clean up of the cooling tower at the Power Plant after preliminary tests conducted by the city’s Department of Health found the possible presence of legionella bacteria.

In their presentation Wednesday night, Ben Topor and Michael Weiss from Cablevision gave preliminary

BY BILL STUTTIG

Saturday, January 31, 2015

numbers to the Board which – much like the deal offered in December, 2013 – gives each subscriber to Cablevision living in Co-op City a $50 discount on their monthly cable bill regardless of their level of service. In return, all Co-op City subscribers would have to commit to Cablevision’s service for five years.

According to Cablevision – the vast majority of Co-op City homes already subscribe to Cablevision. 13,192 apartments subscribe to the cable supplier while 2,181 do not, and either get their television service from Co-op City’s master antennae or have no television.

When the deal was offered to the community in 2013, the Board required 2/3 of all shareholders to approve the deal. A voting process was set-up which many shareholders felt was haphazard and inaccurate although many shareholders seemed to favor the deal, while many others balked at the additional charge on their monthly carrying charge statement.

Riverbay President Cleve Taylor

Eligible Co-op City shareholders to share $1.1M in 2014/2015 STAR tax credits Eligible Co-op City shareholders who applied for the New York State School Tax Relief (STAR) Property Tax Exemption for tax year 2014/ 2015 before the February 15, 2014 deadline shared $1,105,524.28 in credits as reflected on their February, 2015 carrying charge statements.

The upcoming postmark deadline of March 15, 2015, will be for the 2015/2016 tax year, based on New York City’s fiscal year which runs from July 1, 2015 to June 30, 2016.

In total, out of Co-op City’s 15,372 apartments, 7,688 received the credit this year which amounts to $1,105,524.28 for Basic or Enhanced STAR. The current 2014/2015 credit for Basic STAR, which is determined by the New York City Finance Department, is $100.68 per apartment, and $215.08 for Enhanced STAR. Last fiscal year, 2013/2014, 8,727 eligible shareholders shared

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$1,125,469.28 when the credit for Basic STAR was $98.56 and for Enhanced STAR, $208.56.

“These are a one-time credit provided to Riverbay for tax year 2014/ 2015 and Riverbay, in turn, passes the credit along to the eligible shareholders,” said Peter Merola, Riverbay’s Director of Finance and co-Interim General Manager of Riverbay Corporation. “The STAR credits were posted to the eligible shareholders’ accounts and appeared on their February, 2015 carrying charge monthly statements which have been mailed.”

Basic STAR is available to any owner of a house, cooperative apartment, condominium or other property as long as at least one owner lives in or uses the property as their primary residence. Married couples owning more than one property can only have STAR on one property unless they are (Continued on page 4)

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Because of the unprecedented circumstances surrounding the predicted historic blizzard earlier this week, more than 100 Riverbay workers from several operational departments, including Buildings and Grounds, Janitorial, Restorations, Maintenance and Construction, agreed to stay overnight and sleep in the community centers so they could be on hand to dig the community out as the storm began to subside Tuesday morning.

Riverbay’s co-Interim General ManaBY BILL STUTTIG

ger Noel Ellison explained that due to the special circumstances surrounding this storm – originally predicted to be of historic proportions – New York City Mayor Bill deBlasio and Governor Andrew Cuomo announced that they would be shutting down the city’s entire transit system – buses, subways and trains – as well as institute a travel ban for the entire downstate area, meaning no driving on highways or local streets, until the ban was lifted.

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A Riverbay truck equipped with a snow plow powers through and removes more than a foot of snow at a bus stop on Co-op City Blvd. early Tuesday morning. Photo by Jason Ravitch

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Cooling tower returned to service as snow storm approached earlier this week (See page 9)

The cooling tower at the Co-op City Power Plant was returned to service on Monday in time to provide redundancy at the plant as the blizzard of 2015 approached.

The city’s Department of Health (DOH) notified Riverbay officials on Monday, Jan. 26, that the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) had approved the Riverbay Corporation’s request to restart the Power Plant and cooling tower “to ensure it can meet the heat, hot water and electrical needs of the residents during the inclement weather conditions that have started today.”

Approximately 3 weeks ago, the

BY ROZAAN BOONE

cooling tower was shut down immediately after the DOH informed Riverbay officials of the possibility of Legionella bacteria in the tower. Since then, Riverbay had been purchasing power from Con Ed at a significant cost to the corporation as the decontamination and disinfection of the cooling tower moved forward in order to ensure the health and safety of residents, employees and the community at large.

Last Friday, leading up to Monday’s dip in temperatures and the impending snow storm which was predicted to be “historic,” Con Ed had informed Power Plant Director Brian Reardon that they (Continued on page 4)

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The states of New Jersey and Connecticut instituted similar travel bans.

For Co-op City and its workers, this meant the Co-op City workers who live off-site, the majority of workers, would not be able to reach the community in the morning and the ability to dig Co-op City out from the snow storm – usually a massive undertaking for even an average storm – would be severely curtailed and any other needed emergency services would be hindered.

Beginning Monday morning, Riverbay’s operational directors, along with management, mapped out a plan to hold workers overnight, provide sleeping arrangements for them by placing blankets, cots, and air mattresses in each of the community centers, and having them sleep over on more than 100 cots and air mattresses placed in each of the community centers. The workers were also provided a hot meal and other refreshments during their down time and some shareholders who heard about the sacrifices the workers were making donated food on their own.

Co-General Manager Ellison said that as the snow began to fall by mid-afternoon Monday, the staff began clearing the miles of sidewalks, and walkways and parking areas throughout the community and worked until about 11 p.m.

After having a hot meal, the workers retired on one of the more than 70 cots and 58 air mattress spread out among all of the community centers.

Many of the additional cots and air mattresses were purchased by Community Relations Director Michelle Sajous in the hours leading up to the storm. Sajous also arranged for dinner to be delivered to each community center where the workers were staying overnight. The dinner was delivered by

Capri Deli in Bartow Center. In addition, cases of water were delivered to each center for the workers during their down time.

Ellison explained that the workers were able to get between 4 and 5 hours sleep – from midnight until about 5 a.m. before they resumed snow-removal duties before dawn Tuesday morning.

The dozens of dedicated employees worked throughout the day for another 12 hours after the storm had subsided by early morning, cleaning the snow and ice from the massive community.

“Given the circumstances, I think everything went very well,” Ellison said the day after the storm and clean-up. “In fact, I have received quite a bit of feedback from shareholders saying they thought it was the most effective storm clean-up they have experienced in several years.” Ellison in particular complimented the work of Sajous in making the arrangements necessary – on very short notice – to have the workers comfortable and fed as they stayed overnight.

In addition to the operational workers staying through the night, Public Safety also held several officers on multiple shifts to make sure the community had coverage in case any emergency arose.

Captain James Keappock of Public Safety said, “Additional manpower was held to increase the evening shift as the storm moved to its peak time. During the night, units were assigned to the community centers and regular patrol posts.

Due to the icing on the streets Public Safety vehicles limited their movement to handle only calls for emergency service. There were no unusual occurrences or injuries during the 4 p.m. through 8 a.m. period when the bulk of the storm occurred.

Maintenance also said that they kept

A Building and Grounds staff member treats the walkways in a townhouse cluster.

extra men over to handle any potential emergency caused by the extreme weather. Michael Sanders, Riverbay Director of Maintenance, said “We put on two extra drivers from the Restorations Department to drive the large box trucks loaded down with heavy material as we did not expect to be able to drive our vans that night. We kept a supervisor and utility man in Section 5 until 11 p.m. to handle emergency calls. From midnight to 8 a.m., we kept two extra utility men plus the two drivers on duty. We also had two of our plumbers on call and were ready to use our drivers to pick up a mechanic and electrician from the Power Plant if needed. Thankfully, nothing out of the

ordinary happened.”

Though the storm was not as severe as predicted throughout the metropolitan area, nevertheless more than 12 inches of snow did fall on the east Bronx and since the travel ban was not lifted until 8 a.m. Tuesday morning, and most transit services were not restored until approximately midday, having the extra workers stay overnight allowed the community to be largely clear of snow from its walkways and public areas by Tuesday afternoon.

Otherwise, the clean-up would not have been able to fully start until at least midday Tuesday when the first of the workers living off site might have been able to make it to the workplace.

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Call: (Above) Bobcats were equipped with small plows to more efficiently clean the sidewalks in the loops.

(At left) A Riverbay worker shovels out a bus stop in the Bartow shopping area.

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Black History Month Film Festival

The African American Association’s Black History Month Film Festival will be held next Saturday, February 7, starting at 12 p.m. in Room 31 of the Bartow Center.

Brother Future and Hidden Colors 2 will be shown. The Guest Speaker will be Elder Keith Witherspoon. There will be dialogue, entertainment and refreshments. The Hidden Colors dvd’s will be available for purchase.

Bring your family and friends and be edu-tained.

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.

Next CB 10 meeting

The next Community Board 10 meeting will be held on Thursday, Feb. 19, 7:30 p.m. at Preston High School, 2870 Schurz Ave., Bronx, NY 10465.

For more information, please call Community Board 10 at (718) 892-1161.

NCNW’s Black History Youth Celebration

On Saturday, February 28, NCNW, Inc. Co-op City Section, and the Riverbay Fund, will cosponsor their 14th Annual Black History Youth Celebration entitled, “Living The Dream And Celebrating Our Gifts;” “Equality and Justice For All,” 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.

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Co-op City parents launch fundraiser for Truman High School JROTC cadets

BY ROZAAN BOONE

Rigo and Brenda are avid bikers and and Truman High School, in general, Two Co-op City parents are sponmembers of the Empire Harley Davidson for the outstanding opportunity and soring a fundraiser for the awardin New Rochelle. Last year, the Toros support they give to our community winning Truman High School Air were able to use the Empire Harley youth.”

Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Davidson dealership for a 50/50 fundTruman High School Principal Keri Corps (JROTC) so the young cadets raiser for the Truman ROTC and raised Alfano said: "At Truman High School, can attend the 2015 Air our JROTC program is Force JROTC National Drill essential to developing the Championship Series which integrity and character of is scheduled to be held on so many of our young March 28 in Washington, people. The dedication and DC. community involvement Rigo and Brenda Toro of of the teachers, parents Building 10C have lived in and students who are Co-op City for 19 years. a part of this unique Their son, Justin Toro, a junopportunity to travel to ior at Truman, is a cadet in Washington, D.C. is evithe JROTC. dent in their fundraising “When my son entered efforts. They have my conTruman as a freshman, I tinued support as our proenrolled him into the JROTC gram and its cadets are a as a way of keeping him contributing factor of our focused and disciplined,” Truman Pride." said Rigo, adding that his The Truman JROTC daughter, Angie, who also Cadets from left to right: SSgt. David Dingle, 1Lt. JRoma Parker, has won several awards, attended Truman, joined the standing in back next to his parents, Rigo and Brenda Toro, is including the Distinguished Air Force upon her gradua- CMSgt. Justin Toro, SSgt. Christian Torres (front), behind Torres is Unit Award which they tion. “In my wildest imagi- Maj. John Espaillat, and SSgt. Jaire Whitehead (right). won for 4 consecutive school nation, I never thought he would gravi$1,000 for the program. They are hoping years. This award is given to only the tate to it in the manner that he has. to do even better this year on March 15th top 25% of approximately 900 AFJROTC Justin plans on joining the US Military when they will again hold a 50/50 during units worldwide, and to earn it, the upon his graduation. I could not be the Empire Harley Davidson’s Rides of cadets are required to set and achieve prouder of my children. To decide to March event. or exceed several challenging and join the Armed Forces to help preserve In addition, Brenda has started a measurable goals for service to the our way of life is extraordinary and second fundraiser at gofundme.com corps, school and community. courageous.” and the target is $5,000.

MSgt. Persing added that for the last 3 According to MSgt. Earl Persing, “I’ve never seen a bunch of teenagers consecutive years, the Truman Fighting Director of the Truman JROTC, known acting and behaving the way they do,” Mustangs Drill Team marched on to the to the school community as the Truman said Brenda. “I’m very proud to know drill pad at the Jackson Memorial Fighting Mustangs Drill Team, the prothese kids and whatever we can do to Township High School’s Fall Classic, a gram is not just another course; it’s a help offset the expenses incurred by drill team competition, and swept the life experience. their parents so that they can participate overall contest. The team has also garThe goals of the Truman JROTC are in their various events, we are more than nered first place overall wins at the North to educate and train high school cadets in willing to do our part.”

Penn High School in Pennsylvania and at citizenship, promote community service, Rigo said that in these times when so Newburgh High School in Upstate New instill responsibility, character and self much attention is placed on negative York. discipline, and to provide instruction in behavior, it is a pleasure to meet a group “Our cadets display a pride and air and space fundamentals. The proof young people who are having a posspirit in their program reminiscent of gram is grounded in the Air Force core itive impact on today’s society. the school spirit of years gone by,” values of integrity first, service before “These young men and women are said MSgt. Persing. “We are very self and excellence in all we do. trained and prepared for adulthood proud of our drill team and the entire The Truman JROTC cadets particiunder the direct supervision of MSgt. JROTC program, however, we could pate in summer leadership school, drill Persing and MSgt. Messina,” said not have accomplished all our success meets, field trips, parades, military ball, Rigo. “These two men work magic without the support and backing of dining out, model rocketry program and with today's youth. They teach them Ms. Keri Alfano, our principal. She the Kitty Hawk Air Society program. respect, discipline, community service believes in our program, she makes They are also encouraged to get and a general respect for life. They things happen and best of all, she involved in their local communities. teach them that every action in life, really encourages our cadets. We look “We’ve seen what a change this proevery decision you make has a conseforward to the future and the many gram has made in Justin’s life,” said quence. Your decision could have a great things our cadets are capable of Brenda. “He does community service, positive consequence or it could have a accomplishing.” he’s constantly doing something for the negative consequence. They teach them To make a contribution to the program. This is a fantastic group of to think and to take responsibility for Truman JROTC, please visit: www.go kids and there’s very little funding for their actions. I am profoundly grateful fundme.com/cnewvo, or www.you them. They have to sell things to raise to MSgt. Persing and MSgt. Messina; caring.com/other/truman-high-schoolmoney for their activities.” to Ms. Alfano, Principal at Truman, rotc-fundraiser/293084.

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Cooling tower had taken the Power Plant off of one of their feeders as demand on their grid increased and they would not be able to get Co-op City back up until Wednesday of this week. This, in turn, left Co-op City with limited backup power. At that point, had Riverbay lost another feeder, up to 10 buildings in the community could have lost power, a chance Riverbay was not prepared to take.

Power Plant officials and consultants worked against the clock last weekend to finish up the third round of hyperchlorination and testings in order to assure the DOH that the cooling tower was ready to be recommissioned by at least noon on Monday in order that the plant could be back up to full capacity in time for the storm and ensure that the electrical, heat and hot water needs of the residents would be met.

In its notification Monday, the DOH stated: “DOHMH has actively monitored the decontamination procedures performed by Riverbay in response to tests finding Legionella in the Power Plant cooling tower.

Riverbay has submitted detailed information on its cleaning protocols and have conducted independent testing per the requirements of the Health Order issued by DOHMH. Riverbay has also submitted documentation that it met or exceeded prescribed disinfection levels and successfully completed a manual cleaning of the cooling tower to remove the presence

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of Legionella.”

In the coming weeks, DOH will continue to work with Riverbay to monitor additional testing of the cooling tower for the presence of the Legionella bacteria and review the water safety plan that is being developed by co-founder of Special Pathogens Laboratory, Dr. Janet Stout, a world renowned clinical and environmental microbiologist who is an expert on Legionella; and Dr. Frank Sidari, a registered profes-sional engineer, board certified environmental engineer and certified construction document technologist, who is also vice president of Consulting at Special Pathogens Lab. Both Drs. Stout and Sidari were on-site at Co-op City last Tuesday when the cleaning of the cooling tower began. They toured the Power Plant to fully comprehend the breadth and scope of the operation, as well as supervise the cleaning and disinfection procedures that were implemented to sanitize the cooling towers. The data they collected will be instrumental as they assist the housing company in tightening its long term treatment protocols at the cooling towers.

“With more than 30 years of experience in successful legionella control, we’re pleased that Co-op City has brought together all of the necessary experts and is taking the right steps to address the challenges of legionella,” Dr. Stout told the Co-op City Times last week.

(See DOH letter below)

Co-op City Power Plant and Cooling Tower Restart The NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) has approved a request by Riverbay Corporation to restart the power plant and cooling tower operations at Co-op City to ensure it can meet the heat, hot water, and electrical needs of the residents during the inclement weather conditions that have started today.

DOHMH has actively monitored the decontamination procedures performed by Riverbay in response to tests finding Legionella in the power plant cooling tower. Riverybay has submitted detailed information on its cleaning protocols and have conducted independent testing per the requirements of the Health Order issued by DOHMH. Riverbay has also submitted documentation that it met or exceeded prescribed disinfection levels and successfully completed a manual cleaning of the cooling tower to remove the presence of Legionella. The first round of sampling of the water within the cooling tower after disinfection did not have any Legionella.

DOHMH will continue to work with Riverbay to monitor the additional testing of the cooling tower for the presence of Legionella and review the water safety plan being developed to more effectively manage the risk of Legionella growth in the cooling tower in the future. The power plant will be turned on today, Monday, January 26, 2015 at noon by Riverbay.

STAR

divorced or legally separated and can provide documentation to support their claim.

For Enhanced STAR applicants, the property must be the primary residence of at least one owner. Therefore, for a married couple applying for Enhanced STAR, if one owner is absent from the property because they are receiving inpatient health related services at a residential health care facility, such as a nursing home or any other facility that provides lodging, board and physical care, as long as the property is not occupied by anyone other than the remaining spouse or coowner, it may qualify for Enhanced STAR as long as all other criteria are met.

There is no age limit to receive Basic STAR, however, the combined household income of the owner(s) must be $500,000 or less.

On the other hand, to be eligible for Enhanced STAR, the property owner(s) must be age 65 or older as of December 31 of the exemption year and have an annual total combined household income of $83,300 or less to qualify.

Total combined household income is the federal adjusted gross income minus the taxable amount of IRA distributions.

In 2013, the New York State Department of Taxation & Finance required all recipients of Basic STAR only (not those receiving Enhanced STAR) to register with the state by December 31, 2013 in order to receive the 2014 STAR credit and to continue to receive the credit in subsequent years. Although the registration date has passed, the state is still accepting

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late registrations and shareholders who currently receive Basic STAR and have not yet done so, are urged to register with the state Taxation and Finance Department by calling 518-457-2036, Mondays to Fridays, 8:30 a.m. – 8 p.m. and on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., or online at www.tax.ny.gov.

All Co-op City shareholders are entitled to receive either Basic or Enhanced STAR, but this tax reduction must be filed for—it is not automatic.

Once you have been approved to receive STAR benefits, there is no need to reapply each year unless you move.

In this case, the property owner should notify the Department of Finance to cancel STAR at the old address and reapply for it at the new address.

If you are a shareholder who applied for the STAR program this year and did not receive a credit, you should contact the New York City Department of Finance at (212) 504-4080. And, if you have not yet filed an application and, as a result, did not receive a credit this year, you should fill out an application before the upcoming March 15th deadline for a credit next year.

You can obtain a STAR application by calling 3-1-1, or the Department of Finance at (212) 504-4080 or by logging onto the DOF website at nyc.gov/STAR. Completed STAR applications should be mailed to: The New York City Department of Finance, STAR Exemption, P.O. Box 3120, Church Street Station, New York, N.Y. 100083120. You should keep a copy of your application for your records.

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It’s happening in Co-op City Thank you, Good Samaritan!

A Co-op City resident generously donated money to Section 5 Pizza and Restaurant to provide dinner on Monday night, and breakfast and lunch on Tuesday to approximately 75-100 Riverbay employees who were staying over to help out with the snowstorm that was bearing down on the northeast coast. The good Samaritan, who wishes to remain anonymous, said that it was her way of saying “thank you” to the owner of the pizzeria and his staff for the kindness and compassion that they often willingly and selflessly demonstrate to her when she calls to order food and have it delivered to her apartment, as well as to the Riverbay workers who decided to stay

and perform essential services to ensure the safety of the residents before, during and after the storm.

“From time to time, I pick out a group of people in the city and I send something to them,” the benefactor said, adding that the community’s store owners, their delivery staff and the workers in Co-op City are the “invisible” people who quietly go about their jobs and no one knows the sacrifices they are making or what their personal circumstances are.

“Once in a while, people should turn around and do something for them.” The Section 5 resident was also quick to point out that Co-op City residents are compassionate people who demonstrate their

Rivers Run Community Garden

Rivers Run Community Garden will be starting off the season with our first meeting on February 5th at 7 p.m., Room 9, Dreiser Center.

Bronx Green-Up/The New York Botanical Garden is having a workday (with the Osborne Group) to build benches for River’s Run!!

That's right - work is about to begin and we hope you are interested in volunteering for this workday event.

Place: New Roots Garden, located at E. 153rd and

emotions in different ways.

At about 7:30 p.m. on Monday night, she decided exactly how she was going to convey her gratitude and called the owner of the pizzeria, Gregory Gogas, who has been in business in Co-op City for 14 years.

“This has been a loyal customer of mine over the years and I am very grateful to her for the generosity she displayed not only to me, but also to my employees and the Riverbay workers,” said Mr. Gogas, whose business was the only one that stayed open late on Monday night, and reopened at 6 a.m. on Tuesday morning so the Riverbay workers could come in for breakfast.

2015 Window Guard Notice

Grand Concourse, Bronx, N.Y. Date and Time: (It’s weather dependent) February 5th from 10-1 p.m. (and if it’s too cold or snowy, we will do 2/17). You can confirm date and time by calling Ursula Chanse at 718-817-8023 the day before the event.

New Roots will hold the benches until we secure a gate to lock the garden.

In addition, there are some exciting events coming up so I hope you attend the meeting!!

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Please fill out your 2015 Window Guard form and return it to the Window Guard office using the envelope provided. You may also leave your form in any Cooperator Service Office or in Room S in the Bartow Community Center. Thank you.

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Letter to the Editor To the Editor: Cooperators are regularly warned when extreme weather is about to affect our community. As we brace for the storm, we are informed that services will be curtailed and offices closed until the emergency passes. However, our “guardians of comfort,” those people who work for the cooperative and ensure that the daily needs: heat, hot water, building maintenance and security, etc., continue unabated are relieved of their immediate duties and dismissed to face the dangers of travelling home.

The news of an “historical blizzard” this week is a good example of how we prepare for an emergency: the governor and mayor advised people to stay home

Employee respite and obey a travel ban, in other words, the city and state were put on high alert.

Riverbay sent telephone messages to cooperators regarding the impending crisis. Consequently, I wondered how our personnel would get to or from work with weather conditions and hazardous travel throughout the area impacting transportation.

If we made provisions for our staff to stay on the premises, after work, to safeguard their safety during dangerous weather-related circumstances, and guarantee continued service, I believe our corporation would be using conscientious judgment. By developing a plan that encompasses the three community center auditoriums and any available

unsold apartments, we could provide essential assistance with heat/air conditioning, hot water, kitchen access, rest rooms, etc. to those staff members who might require a temporary “lay-over” or respite.

My suggestion would not require a huge outlay of cash since the facilities for this already exists. What would be necessary are sleeping bags or cots and blankets, some of which might be owned by our employees. As noted, this impermanent, accommodating arrangement would be mutually beneficial for staff and cooperators, but would be completely free from obligation should any employee decline to remain overnight.

—Sonja Brown-Clarke

Digging out of our financial hole

To the Editor: First, I agree with the cuts that Daryl Johnson and Mr. Belcher are proposing, but I don't see the point in criticizing Cleve Taylor. He is devoting countless hours trying to come up with solutions that will help us dig out of this financial hole we have fallen into reportedly because of Marion Scott, Inc. and the people who supported them without question.

Secondly, I also agree with Cleve kicking around the idea of downsizing. I

believe this is long overdue. Businesses are doing this every day in order to stay financially stable. So why can't Riverbay?

It is obvious that something must be done and whatever it is we will not be happy, but I believe this is the price we are going to have to pay for not getting rid of Marion Scott, Inc. years ago.

My hope is that whatever is done, if possible, we try to soften the burden for those who may not be able to absorb what it's going to take to get us out of this awful

Emergency Resolution #15-11 INTRODUCED BY: Cleve Taylor SECONDED BY: Evelyn Turner BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING DATED: January 28, 2015

WHEREAS, Riverbay’s annual General Liability Insurance policies, which includes general, excess and umbrella coverage, expire January 31, 2015 and need to be renewed prior to February 1, 2015; and WHEREAS, Riverbay authorized four brokers to solicit bids from seventeen insurance carriers; and WHEREAS, Riverbay received bids

from three brokers representing seven insurance carriers which were reviewed by both in-house staff and Riverbay’s insurance consultant, Stockbridge Group; and WHEREAS, At the January 28, 2015 meeting the Board reviewed the general liability insurance bids and the recommendations from management and the Stockbridge Group.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board accepts the broker’s bid from York for general liability insurance with the following carriers: Primary: Scottsdale with a premium of $618,000 Excess: AWAC with a premium of

Second Reading Resolution #14-83 SUBMITTED BY: Cleve Taylor SECONDED BY: Evelyn Turner BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING DATED: January 28th, 2015

WHEREAS, The Co-op City Little League provides opportunities for Co-op City youth to learn and play baseball; and WHEREAS, The Co-op City Little League has requested to temporarily use the former bingo hall at 2081

Bartow Avenue for indoor baseball training from January through March 2015; and WHEREAS, Management has confirmed that the Co-op City Little League has adequate insurance to protect Riverbay.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Board approves granting the Co-op City Little League a temporary non-exclusive license, revocable at any time by Riverbay, to use the former bingo hall at 2081 Bartow

situation and start making Riverbay financially stable for the future.

The lesson to be learned from this mess is that we, as cooperators, must stay vigilant. We must start voting and make sure that the people we select as Board members are there for us and not management, themselves or their egos. Never forget, we voted them in...and we can vote them out.

So please start exercising your right to vote as a shareholder. —Junius Williams $252,500 Umbrella: Liberty Mutual with a premium of $55,500 Additional Umbrella: Navigators with a premium of $37,500 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the President of the Corporation is authorized to purchase such insurance contracts on behalf of Riverbay Corporation.

YES: Atkins, Berk Cylich, Gordon, F. Jones, O. Jones, Leslie, Peterson, Shapiro, Taylor, Turner ABSENT: Graham, Owens, AbdulWahhab ABSENT FOR VOTE: Johnson PASSED Avenue through March 31, 2015; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the President is authorized to sign the temporary License Agreement and Management is directed to take all necessary actions to carry out this Resolution.

YES: Atkins, Berk, Cylich, Gordon, F. Jones, O. Jones, Leslie, Peterson, Shapiro, Taylor, Turner ABSENT FOR VOTE: Johnson ABSENT: Graham, Owens, AbdulWahhab PASSED

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

Building 18

Current Lease Expiration Date

New 3 yr.

Expiration Date

100 Alcott Place

Feb. 28, 2015

Feb. 28, 2017

Co-op City Times

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

Writers will be limited to one letter per topic.

Anonymous or unsigned letters will not be accepted for publication.

Letters cannot exceed 350 words.

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

Advertisements and classified advertisements in the Co-op City Times do not necessarily reflect an endorsement from Riverbay Corporation of goods and services, but present greater options to cooperators of products and services available.

The Riverbay Corporation does not assume any responsibility nor is it a party to any contract or agreement between the cooperator and the vendor.

All matter published herein is copyrighted by the Co-op City Times.

Permission for reprints of advertising or editorial contents produced by the Co-op City Times must be obtained in writing from Riverbay Corporation, 2049 Bartow Ave., Bronx, New York 10475.

If the Co-op City Times Was Not Delivered: Call 347-439-5632 on Saturdays ONLY, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Public Safety Report Co-op City Times / January 31, 2015

Public Safety Department offers tips to Prevent Identity Theft during income tax season

BY LIEUTENANT PAM APOLLO

Co-op City Department of Public Safety offers useful precautions residents should take to avoid becoming a victim of identity theft. Unscrupulous criminals have even found a way to use Americans’ eagerness to receive their tax refund as a means to attempt identity theft. The following information will help to avoid becoming the victim of identity theft in all situations.

The government and police agencies are investigating different instances where another person’s Social Security number may be used to file fraudulent tax returns. There have been instances where an active tax filer’s Social Security number was used, a dependant child’s Social Security number was used and even a deceased person’s Social Security was utilized to file a fraudulent tax return. Thieves may buy and sell these Social Security numbers from individuals, employers, hospitals, nursing homes, schools or other sources. All of these instances are serious crimes and can result in severe penalties.

The Internal Revenue Service recommends filing your tax return early to beat the scammers to your refund. After filing, check the status of your refund at www.irs.gov/Refunds. Make sure you know and trust your tax preparer. Never give out personal information unless you are 100% sure of who you are speaking with. Always shred any documents or mail which contains personal information.

With many American households anxiously awaiting a Federal and State tax refund, criminals have attempted to gain access to people’s bank accounts. E-mails and phone calls have been received requesting bank account information. The caller promises that payment will be deposited right into your bank account. We are receiving reports this year that scammers have found a way to have fraudulent information appear on the caller identification on your telephone. This is a new technique, but it is the same old scam with a new face. The scam artist will not deposit money into your account, but rather will make a

Use of parking facilities during inclement weather

As you are aware, during inclement weather, the garages are often more full than normal.

Many of our residents who pay for a garage space utilize street parking on a regular basis. However, when there is snow in the forecast, these drivers then come into the garage. In addition to the mass influx of vehicles in the garage, the overcrowding is also caused by those cooperators who park and do not leave to their normal destination, instead remaining at home.

In order to balance these factors, we close some of the garages in advance to the public. This is done to ensure that our cooperators who park are able to find a spot with minimal difficulty.

The capacities of our garage spaces include the rooftop and both ramps. We’d like to reiterate to cooperators the safety of our roof parking. The roof should be utilized in inclement weather, especially by those with four (4) wheel drive vehicles. This will allow other vehicles that may not have 4 wheel drive capabilities to drive and maneuver through the garage safely and securely.

In addition, drivers who block the drive aisles make it difficult for our snow plows to get up to the roof. Therefore, patrons are asked to make every effort to find a parking space and refrain from parking in the drive aisles.

Cooperators, please be patient and safe when the garages are filled to capacity. Be mindful of your fellow drivers in the garage, especially during difficult weather conditions. If you have any trouble navigating the roof or are unable to locate a parking space, please inform the attendant and s/he will contact the supervisor for further assistance.

—Parking Facilities Department

hefty withdrawal. No United States government agency will call you to request your bank account number. The Internal Revenue states that they make initial contact by mail in all cases.

It is very important for everyone to remember to never give out bank account numbers, Personal Identification Numbers (P.I.N. numbers), Social Security Numbers or other confidential numbers which can provide access to financial records unless you initiate the contact. Legitimate bank employees should never call up customers requesting this information.

Bank employees should be aware that customers know not to give out this type of information by telephone.

Take down the employee’s name and phone number, make certain it matches the number you have on record for the financial institution. Only once you are sure that you are actually speaking with an employee from your bank should you even speak about your finances.

Always shred financial documents with personal information and account numbers before you discard them. Switch your accounts to electronic delivery to minimize paper clutter and lost statements. Never click on unsolicited e-mails, instead type a web address into your browser. Scam e-mails are often made to look like real bank e-mails. Misspelling and grammatical errors are often indicators that the e-mail is a fraud. Contact www.OnGuardOnline.gov if you suspect e-mail fraud.

Be wary if you receive a check from a financial institution that you are not expecting. Reports have been received of persons receiving an unsolicited check in an express mail envelope. If this check is deposited into your account, the funds will not be available and you will be responsible for money. Never wire money with the anticipation of receiving more money in the future. This scam pops up in a variety of different ways: apartment rentals on Craigslist, merchandise being sold on ebay, winning a sweepstakes, long lost relative in another country, job as a Mystery Shopper,

etc. When in doubt, contact the police.

We only hear about the high profile cases of breach of credit card information, such as the recent Target and Home Depot incidents. Anytime you swipe your credit card, it can be at risk. Carefully check your credit card statements to insure there are no unauthorized charges. If something about a merchant does not seem right, utilize a different form of payment. In most cases, credit card companies do not hold you accountable for unauthorized charges. Debit cards do not always carry the same level of protection.

AARP also offers informative information about fraud protection at www.aarp.org/money/scamsfraud/. The information is geared for persons 50 or older, but all ages can benefit from the information provided. There is also a quiz to see how knowledgeable you are in fraud prevention. You can even sign up for fraud alert newsletters.

Monitor your credit reports with all three credit bureaus at least once per year. Free credit reports are available at www.AnnualCreditReport.com or by calling 1-877-322-8228. Place a “Fraud Alert” if identity theft is suspected, Equifax 1-800-525-6285, Experian 1-888397-3742 and Trans Union 1-800-680-7289.

Also report any suspected identity theft to the Federal Trade Commission online at www.ftc.gov/idtheft.com, by phone 1-877-ID-THEFT (1-877-438-4338 or by mail at Identity Theft Clearinghouse, Federal Trade Commission, Washington, DC 20580. Reporting identity theft to the Federal Trade Commission helps law enforcement officials across the country in their investigations.

Take steps to protect your identity and be a smart consumer. Call the authorities immediately if you suspect you may have become the victim of identity theft.

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.

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 2964, Towing Services: Provide towing services for Riverbay Corporation.

Bids Due: February 3, 2015 at 2:00 p.m.

Bonding: Bonding is not required Insurance: Insurance is required

Contract 2971, Architectural Services for Balcony

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Repairs (Buildings 20, 26 & 10A Only): Provide architectural services for the repair of concrete balconies.

Pre-bid Meeting: February 10, 2015 at 10: 00 a.m.

Bids Due: February 19, 2015 at 2:00 p.m.

Bonding: Bonding is not required Insurance: Insurance is required Contract P745, Purchase of Convector Coils Bids Due: February 5, 2015 at 2 p.m.

Late bids will not be accepted

Bid P761, Purchase of Landscape Materials for Spring 2015 Bids Due: February 12, 2015 at 2 p.m.

Late bids will not be accepted

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*

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Board: We Are Not Going to Cut Anything!

Co-op City Times / January 31, 2015

Daryl Johnson

We had a meeting on Wednesday, and that money flowing.

January 21, and this board flip-flopped on Director’s Viewpoint But, as you can see, these how they're going to take money away from schemes are destroying our all of us. Originally, they called for a $125community.

First Vice President per room assessment. Then, they supposedly So, that's why I laid cancelled that order. And, now, they want to everything out in my article hit everyone with a 4½ percent increase. so that you can clearly make a decision as to what is Tough Times going on here. In other words, do we have a lot of Did you get a big increase on your job? malfeasance and mismanagement here? Are employees Pension? Social Security? If not, then how abusing the contract system by deliberately using are you going to pay for a 4½ percent change orders to jack up the prices? increase? On top of that, the MTA These board members know the answers to these announced a fare increase. Plus, there's food, questions. But, they choose to not step up and make clothing, and a lot of other things to buy for some changes here. So, now, all of the cooperators must your family. So, the question becomes: How pay for everything. are you going to make it? Some companies are scaling Getting That Money back their operations by laying people off and then offerBy the time that you read this article, this board will ing their new workers reduced hours. So, some employhave met to discuss additional ways to take money out of ees are making less money than before. But, it gets worse. our pockets. Then, as mentioned in last week's paper, People that are receiving a pension are now finding out they will hold meetings in the community centers. Now, that their benefits are being slashed. (Please go online and let me tell you something. You should do everything postype in 'cutting pension plans' to read several articles on sible to go to those meetings and tell these board memthis subject. Also, please make sure that you check on the bers that they're doing things that are wrong for this comstatus of your pension. Is it underfunded and will you lose munity. Look, February is right around the corner. So, benefits?) With all of the financial difficulties here, you they will try to rush a proposal for an increase to the NYS would think that this board would take a look at getting Homes and Community Renewal (HCR) agency as soon rid of the waste here. But, this so-called board doesn't as possible. With budget reviews, mandated public want to cut anything. forums, and objections, it will take about 2-3 months for They Rejected Everything an increase to get approved. But, we will have to put Several board members were furious with me for some money down by September to pay for the lawsuit printing that article on cutting $20 million of waste out of settlement and the other bills. So, the question becomes: our budget. "Daryl, why didn't you bring that material to Will a 4½ percent carrying charge increase and a 10 perus first? Why did you have to print that article?" cent garage fee increase be enough to pay our current Why do you think that these board members asked bills along with these additional financial obligations? those questions? Why do you think that they were so Based on our spending patterns, I think that the answer upset with me? Why do you think that they would not be might be no. Therefore, will this board reverse course and interested in cutting out some of the nonsense that goes demand an assessment? The answer will probably be yes. on here?

On top of that, the board president has stated to the City Look, my opinion is that these board members know News that some employees might have to be laid off. that if this waste is cut, then several people will lose Community Response money. So, their main point is to keep those plans going I've received a lot of calls and messages from cooper-

ators about these matters. "Why do we have to pay for what the board and management did? This board is wasting our money." Going further, several cooperators are now saying that, "The entire board should be removed."

But, can you blame them? Well, let's look at a few facts.

1. They told the community that they instituted a hiring freeze. But, then we found out that they hired a bunch of people; 2. They even outrageously hired 3 out of 8 Marion Scott employees; 3. They're content with keeping the schemes and the wild spending going; 4. They're refusing to cut anything; 5. They want to issue a large increase to everyone.

Organize We must peacefully confront this nonsense. So, you should hold building meetings to discuss these issues.

Also, your floor captains should think about having informal meetings with everyone on their floor to get more cooperators involved in these issues.

STAR Credit Your February statement should have a credit for $100.68 if you registered for the Basic STAR program, and $215.08 if you registered for the Enhanced STAR program. Please call the Finance Department at 718-3203300 if you did not receive your credit. Thanks.

Close We will not let this underhanded board destroy our community. So, I would like for everyone to come out to our public meetings and voice their opinions. Thank you.

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

Or, please send a message to me at darylhjohnson @optonline.net (Please double-check the spelling of this address.) Also, please call me at 718-671-4544 if you don't receive a response from your message. You can also join me on Facebook by typing in: Daryl H. Johnson.

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

Water shutdown Building 35 “G” Line

In Memorium - Joseph Bufano It is with deep sadness that Mr. Piero of Piero’s Unisex Salon in Co-op City and the family of Mr. Joseph “Joe” Bufano, announce that on Wednesday, January 21, Joe succumbed to cancer. Joe, as he was known to many, was one of our last original Co-op City merchants. He actually began his Co-op City career in the unisex barber shop in Dreiser Loop. Then in the late 1980’s changed his business location to manage and work at Piero’s Unisex Salon on Bartow Avenue. Perhaps you didn’t know his last name, but had your hair cut by this expert, eventempered, determined and hard working hairdresser.

Joe was born in Italy in1937 and immigrated to the United States at an early age. As a young man, he joined the armed services and served during the Korean War, then becoming a hairdresser. Joe and his wife, Maria, made their home in the Pelham Parkway North neighborhood raising their two sons, Carmine and Joseph. Joe was a proud grandfather, father, beloved husband and family man, loved and respected by everyone that knew him. About 1975, he joined the merchant community of Co-op City and became an icon in the community. Many families were customers of Joe’s for over thirty-five years. Grooming hair was Joe’s business, but grooming his family garden was a favorite hobby. The family has asked that if you are so inclined, donations in his name, to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22718, Oklahoma City, 73123, are appreciated. We will miss Joe, the best hair dresser and our dear friend.

Rest in Peace, Joe. —Eva Lazaar

Please be advised that the domestic hot and cold water will be shut down on the “G” line of Building 35 on Monday, February 2, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. for restoration work.

As soon as the work has been completed, the water will be restored.

Please make sure you keep your faucets in a closed position and all drains clear of objects.

We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience in this matter.

—CSO (Einstein Loop)

Board options remarked at Wednesday’s Board meeting that he thought the previous offer from Cablevision was a good deal for the community that was poorly presented and poorly managed and that was the reason it was pulled back from consideration then by that Board.

At Wednesday’s meeting, the Board made no commitment to the offer from Cablevision and it was not clear if or when the offer would be presented to the community. However, some Directors were inclined to state that the Cablevision offer would help shareholders better afford the proposed 4.5% carrying charge increase likely coming later this year, although the Board continues to explore all available options on how best to execute the upcoming increases with emphasis being placed on maintaining affordability for all shareholders.

Once the Board decides on how to proceed with the proposed carrying charge increase, townhall meetings will be held to explain and discuss the increase with the corporation’s shareholders. That information will be announced when dates and other pertinent information become available and in the meantime, residents are encouraged to read the Co-op City Times each week for updates and information so that they will be prepared to ask relevant questions and have meaningful discussions with Board mem-

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Co-op City Times / January 31, 2015 (Continued from page 1)

bers once these meetings are scheduled.

At one point during Wednesday Board meeting, Board Directors asked Topor for Cablevision’s business rationale for offering this bulk discount to Co-op City, which already has the largest concentration of Cablevision subscribers in the Bronx. Topor answered that the rationale is that if they get this commitment from the more than 13,000 subscribers, it would put them in a better position to offer and sell additional Cablevision internet and wireless services, which are due to greatly expand in the coming months.

In other business accomplished at Wednesday’s meeting, the Board unanimously approved an emergency resolution renewing annual general liability insurance for the community for necessary primary, excess, umbrella and additional umbrella liability coverage.

The Board also unanimously approved a resolution granting the Co-op City Little League permission to use the vacant former Bingo Hall space for bi-weekly practices in February and March. The sessions will be the league’s annual pre-season conditioning and baseball-skill clinics.

According to Hector Ayala, President of the CCLL, the practices will not include batting, but only conditioning exercises and coaching in proper throwing, catch-

ing and hitting techniques. The practices will be held on a bi-weekly basis until the winter weather hopefully sub-

sides by early spring and the children and teenagers can begin using the outdoor fields.

Be an informed cooperator — Pick up and read your Co-op City Times

Residents are reminded that the Co-op City Times is the official newspa-

per of the Riverbay Corporation. It is the vehicle through which your Board of Directors and management, and the state supervisory agency, the New York State Division of Homes and Community Renewal (HCR), communiThe Co-op City Times is distributed every Saturday to each townhouse

cate with you, the shareholder.

door, at the elevators in the high rise buildings, and in the three (3) commuIt is very important that you pick up and read your Co-op City Times to

nity centers.

ensure you are informed about what is going on in the community, and more importantly, what your Board and management are doing to ensure efficient delivery of services to you, and the proper upkeep of the development.

When you are informed, you can be prepared to discuss issues that are pertinent to you and your household at the community meetings held periodThe Co-op City Times can also be read online at www.issuu.com/cctimes.

ically by the Board of Directors. Be an informed cooperator.

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Tough Decisions

Co-op City Times / January 31, 2015

Dear cooperators, The Riverbay Board of Directors has met every week so far during this month of January, 2015. Another meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, January 28th, but due to the snowstorm, it might be cancelled. Our Board President, Cleve Taylor, and all the other Board Directors are doing all we can to make the tough decisions that must be made. You too will have an opportunity to voice your opinion. If you were in this predicament, what would you do? What would you decide? How would you resolve these issues?

Numerous issues have developed over the past few months and they all seem to be coming to a head at about the same time. The Riverbay Corporation was sued by employees over overtime issues and the plaintiffs have offered to settle the lawsuit for $6.25 million.

Over the weekend, a cooperator called me to say that it was not her fault and, therefore, why should her carrying charges be increased? I explained to her that we had a management company, Marion Scott Realty, Inc., (MSI) that may have mismanaged the business of the Riverbay Corporation and that is why all shareholders must pay.

In addition, we must pay the attorneys’ fees of the labor attorneys that represented the Corporation and fought the case on our behalf. This was followed recently by a sudden outbreak of Legionnaires’ Disease in the Bronx. The Board President immediately ordered that the Power Plant cooling tower be shut down and cleaned in compliance with a directive of the city’s Dept. of

Francine Reva Jones

Director’s Viewpoint Secretary

Health. These problems are estimated to cost the Corporation nearly $2 million.

The Board is trying to be as transparent as possible with the shareholders and all shareholders will be invited to at least two Town Hall Meetings where the entire matter will be explained and discussed. You will have an opportunity to voice your opinion and present your suggestions on how you think these expenditures can be paid.

As you know, the Riverbay Corporation is already paying off a $621.5 million loan to Wells Fargo and it is not likely that we can borrow any more funds.

To the shareholder who asked why should her carrying charges be increased; that she did nothing wrong. I explain to her that we are all in this together. We are all shareholders in this Riverbay Corporation/Co-op City development.

We all share in the expenses of the entire development. I did nothing wrong either.

Yet, I will be paying a share of the expenses, just like you. It is unfortunate, but that’s how co-ops work.

That being said, we, Board Directors, look forward to seeing the shareholders out in force at these Town Hall meetings.

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Community Relations Committee The new washing machines can be tested by the entire community. All cooperators had been invited, via the Co-op City Alert System, to test the new washing machines in Buildings 20. However, due to the snowstorm, this date was cancelled, but will be rescheduled in the near future.

National Association for the Advancement of Colored People Last Sunday, I attended the meeting of the NAACP, Co-op City Branch. This organization recently held elections for new officers and Mr. Jerome Rice was reelected President. He discussed the goals for 2015 which include increasing membership, especially youth, voter registration, workshops, Law Day and more.

I was pleased to learn of their success in getting certain employers, such as Macy’s, to remove the question which asked, “Have you ever been arrested?” from their job application. This is great news. Please spread the word. Should you have any questions regarding this or other matters, Mr. Rice can be reached at 347-842-0410.

Black History Month Film Festival The African-American Association will present its 18th annual Black History Month Film Festival on February 7th beginning at 12 p.m. in Bartow Center, Room 31. “Brother Future” and “Hidden Colors 2” will be shown. Our guest speaker will be Elder Keith Witherspoon, followed by questions and discussion. If you have experiences that you would like to share with others, this

is your opportunity to do so. There will also be entertainment and refreshments.

The “Hidden Colors” dvd’s #1, #2 and #3 will be available for purchase. Bring your family and friends for an afternoon of fine edu-tainment. Admission is FREE. The contact number is 718-3795555.

You and Your Health 5 Tips to Help You Drink More Water - If you think you need to be drinking more, here are some tips to increase your fluid intake and reap the benefits: 1. Drink a glass of water first thing in the morning. This helps to eliminate impurities in the body from the day before.

2. Have water one-half hour before and/or one hour after every meal and snack.

3. Choose beverages you enjoy, i.e. spring water, sparkling water, flavored water, etc. You're likely to drink more liquids if you like the way they taste.

4. Eat more fruits and vegetables.

Their high water content will add to your hydration. About 20% of our fluid intake comes from foods.

5. Keep a bottle of water with you in your car, at your desk, or in your bag.

Choose beverages that meet your individual needs. If you're watching calories, go for water or non-caloric beverages.

Contact me If you have questions or comments, feel free to contact me. I can be reached at: Francine Jones, Board of Directors, Riverbay Corporation, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475 or call 718671-5957.

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Building 13 Association

Our next Building Association meeting will be held Thursday, February 12.

NO BULLYING Workshop - is scheduled for Sunday, February 8, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the association room of Building 13. If you are interested in attending, just let us know. The contact information is listed below. This workshop will be conducted by Sgt. Milton Gregory, CCPD. Youth from other buildings are welcome to attend.

PAINT PARTY – Scheduled for Saturday, February 21, from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. No need to trek to Manhattan to create a masterpiece! B13 offers a relaxed and fun-filled environment that is perfect for a friend or a date! Intended for people who have little or no experience painting, but all levels will be welcomed. Place: Association Room, 100

Casals Place, Bronx, NY 10475.

Donation: $20 per person (includes material). THIS EVENT IS MADE POSSIBLE BY BUILDING 13 ASSOCIATION INC. AS A FUNDRAISER FOR FUTURE ARTISTIC PROGRAMMING. GAME NIGHT - is scheduled for Saturday, February 28, from 7:00-10:00 p.m. in the association room of Building 13 hosted by Miguel and Nancy. Join us and play Left, Right and Center, Bingo, Cards, Dominoes, Heads Up or any game you choose. We eat, chat and listen to good music. All are welcome to come and join the fun and by all means bring a friend.

On Saturday, March 21st at 4 p.m., the American Red Cross will conduct a Disaster Preparedness Workshop in the

Building 13 Association Room. A limited number of items will be distributed for your preparedness bag, so if you are interested in attending and would like to bring someone, please let us know in advance.

Women Keeping It Real is scheduled for Saturday, March 21, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. 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! LEARN, EAT, and LAUGH – at Sur La Table. Led and instructed by chefs and trained culinary professionals, we will create a delicious, multi-course meal. Once the food is ready, everyone

sits down to eat and enjoy. The price will include a Chef Instructor, kitchen assistants, and all food. They will also provide water, tea, coffee, soda, and sparkling water. If you think you would be interested, please let us know ASAP. Space is limited. If we see people are interested, we will set a date.

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

Pastors Anthony Davis and Andrée Davis, co-founders of Harvest Restoration Ministries, Inc., extend to you a warm invitation to come and worship the Lord Jesus Christ with us.

We are a community oriented nondenominational church that preaches and teaches the Bible in an exegetical

style. Our focus is to teach members of the ministry to use Biblical doctrines in a practical sense to be a blessing to both the home and the community.

Pastor Davis has a particular affinity towards the empowerment the youth.

His approach is to meet these young people where they are and to help

transform them to meet their God given destiny.

We meet at: 135 Einstein Loop Community Center, Room 42 Order of Services Sunday School – 11:00 a.m.

Sunday Morning Worship – 12 p.m.

Tues. night Prayer Service – 7:30 p.m.

Wed. night Bible Study – 7:30 p.m.

Thursday night Praise Team rehearsal – 7:30 p.m.

Children’s Church – Sunday at noon (during main service) Communion – Every 1st Sunday of every month —Pastor Anthony Davis

Harvest Restoration Ministries

Let us know… If you have news you’d like to share with your neighbors, please give us a call at (718) 320-3300, Ext. 3375/6; email: cctimes@riverbaycorp.com or fax (718) 320-2595.

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Co-op City Sports

Velocity Track Club New York Velocity Track Club New York is looking like one of the elite teams in the Tri-State area. Once again, we were blessed with some outstanding performance by our student athletes. On Sunday, January 25th, Pearl Webster, who attends Spellman High School, won the gold medal for the girl’s shot put at the CHSAA (Catholic High School Athletic Association) Sectional Championship at the Armory Track & Field Center in New York, NY. She was also named the meet MVP for Field Events for the meet.

On Friday, January 23rd, Dominique Jackson, who competes for Columbus High School, won a silver medal in the freshman girls 200 meters race at the New Balance Games. The 20th New Balance Games is one of the premier indoor track meets in the country.

The meet features Middle School, Freshman, Sophomore, and Novice events on Friday and a complete schedule of Invitational and varsity events on Saturday, as well as a handful of professional events.

Also at the New Balance Games, VTC had a girls & boys 12 & under relay team compete. The girls’ team of River Sampson, Shantea Leach, Lisha McKenzie & Danielle Jackson took 4th place earning them bronze medals. Our boys’ team of Joseph

Webster-Rutledge, Jordan Samuels, Trevon James and Kristen CadizDomville) took 3rd place earning them bronze medals.

On Saturday, January 31st, we will have 8 girls compete in the Women Colgate Games Semi- Finals at Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, New York. Then on Sunday, February 1st, we will be traveling to the Floyd Little Athletic Center in New Haven, Connecticut for a USATF CT Youth Meet. Come on out and support the children.

Our athletes learn how to manage their school work and track & field at a high level. That is why we would like to give congratulation to Team Captain, Tyron Ingram, who will be attending Utica College in Sept. 2015. We are so Velocity Track Club athletes sporting their medals from the New Balance Games. proud of him.

Anyone interested in supporting Velocity Track send you a receipt. For additional information, please Club New York, we are a 501(c)3 - Non-for Profit. Just contact Coach Winston Dinkins at 914-441-6196 or write the check of any size to Velocity Track Club email me at WATCLT@AOL.COM. New York. Your donation is a tax write off and we will —Winston Dinkins

African-American Association

Black History Month Film Festival – Join us for an afternoon of edu-tainment on February 7th at 12 p.m. in Bartow Center, Room 31. “Brother Future” and “Hidden Colors 2” will be shown. Our guest speaker: Elder Keith Witherspoon. There will be dialogue, entertainment and refreshments. The “Hidden Colors” dvd’s will be available for purchase. Bring your family and friends.

White House Tour – If you intend to join us on this trip, please return the information form by 2/4. You may obtain and return the form at the Association office: 177 Dreiser Loop, Room 15, during our office hours of Monday and Wednesday, 10:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. February 4th at 1:00 p.m. is the deadline to return the form. 718-379-5555.

The Ebola Virus – At the last meeting of the Association, we welcomed 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 would be $180. We hope that the community will contribute to this humanitarian effort. More information will follow shortly.

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

Belly Dance Classes – Wednesdays, 7 p.m., Dreiser Center, Rm. #2. A fun and healthy way to stay in shape! Call Xonia at 646-301-9438.

Evening Line Dance Classes – Thursdays, 7-9 p.m., Dreiser Center, Rm. #2. Dance to Soul, Latin, and Gospel music. Call Cynthia at 917-903-7073.

Adult Study Group – The Institute

for Youth meets on the 2nd & 4th Mondays, 7:00 p.m. The Book Study Group meets every 3rd Sundays, 1:00 p.m. Dreiser Center, Room 15. Call 718379-5555.

Music, Rhythm & Dance – Most Fridays, 7:30 p.m., Dreiser Center, Rm. 15; most Saturdays, 10:00 a.m., Dreiser Center, Room #2. Call Keith at 917-5616211 or Iris, 917-838-7723.

Creative Movement – Saturday dance classes for children, ages 3-7 at 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m., Dreiser Center, Room #1.

Contact Ms. Barnes at 646-281-4570.

African Dance classes will be coming soon.

Yoga & Pilates Mat Classes – Tuesdays, 7 p.m., Dreiser Center, Rm. #2. Resumes on 3/3. Call Meena at 718671-8364.

Before School Program – Your child will be taken care of from 6-8 a.m. and walked to school. Call 718-379-5555.

After School Program – Your child will be picked up from school and taken care of from 3-6 p.m. Call 718-379-5555.

The Association officers: President: Francine Reva Jones; Vice-President: Deborah Nelson; Secretary: Ebony Rae Lambright; Treasurer: Sandra Mitchell; Assistant Treasurer: Kevin Lambright.

Members can win a prize at our Special Valentine’s Day meeting on 2/14, 4 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: CoopcityAfrianamericanassoc.

—Francine Jones

Winter Tennis Program in progress

The Co-op City Tennis Club has begun its Winter Early Morning Tennis Program each Saturday morning between 6 and 7:30 a.m. at the Keia Indoor Tennis Center, 525 Homestead Avenue in Mt. Vernon. The program is open to young people between 5 and 18 years old. Parents who would like further information about the program can call Co-op City Tennis Club Director Lorraine Alexander at 718-671-4437.

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Broun Place Townhouse Association

The first major blizzard, by Saturday, January 31st, has ended. We pray that you and yours, and Co-op City survived without further serious damage.

Although last week’s snow prediction didn’t materialize, last week’s New Year’s Meeting at our president’s home did. Thank you to our guest, CoInterim General Manager, Mr. Noel Ellison, for bringing our attendees current on all the events going on in Co-op City. We were so fortunate to have the extremely busy Mr. Ellison attend. He enumerated current problems and options. With careful and deliberate plans, we will get through this really bad financial time in the administration of Co-op City. Thank you to all our neighbors for coming out and sharing this meeting. Our Executive Officers are: President: Mrs. Eva Kindaichi-Lazaar; Vice President: Mrs. Vivian Burrus; Treasurer: Ms. Lillian Richardson; Secretary: Ms. Grace Emanuel.

Ms. Lana Spaulding and Mr. Jesse Seise are our support team.

Our next general meeting is Thursday, March 19, 7 – 9 p.m. in Bartow Community Center.

Thank you to the Co-op City Times for continuing the publishing of the work being done on preparing and securing the cooling tower with regard to “Legionnaire’s Disease.” The two page synopsis published in the January 17th issue is very helpful. We continue to sing the praises of the Co-op City Times because they are our reliable, accurate and responsible source of information. We also read with great interest, the Riverbay Board Resolution stating the conversion of the Bingo Hall to an intergenerational, multi-use, passed.

The three designations at our dumpster bins are: 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, which is to sort them out and bundle separately, then put them at the dumpster site. It is very important to follow the guidelines. Please don’t

litter on our sidewalks and in gutters. It’s disgusting finding broken shopping carts, food containers, diapers, bottles and etc. in the streets and gutters.

Keep your eyes and ears open to recognize frauds and scammers. “The NYPD Retirees;” “Veterans of the Viet Nam War;” “American Water Resources,” for example, are frauds and/or not applicable to us. The best thing to do is register with “Do Not Call.” For Public Safety dial, 718-379-3050, help enforce our quality of life regulations, “If You See Something, Say, Something.” Please urge our Community Planning Board to request maintenance just outside Co-op City.

Remember, prepare terraces and patios for the inclement weather: close tables and grills, tie them down, and make sure your terrace drain is clear. We send sincere condolences to Dr. Wolstein and family on the loss of Dr. Wolstein senior. Special prayers for those recovering from surgery, and illness and hope for the best recovery possible.

—Eva Lazaar

The Building Association is canceling the meeting on February 3rd until a later date. !!!SUPER BOWL SUNDAY!!! PLEASE COME DOWN AND JOIN IN THE FUN! Super Bowl Party tomorrow, Sunday, February 1st in the association room. Bring your favorite dish and let's watch a great game. Doors open at 5 p.m., kickoff at 6:30 p.m.

The association again asks the building who would you, as a cooperator, like to invite to our building meetings. Give me some names. We have heads of departments who would like to come to the building meetings.

We have to work together here. Let me know where your interests lay. Do you have concerns about floors, painting, fixtures, cabinets, convectors, etc.; let me know.

The movie day will start up soon on Saturdays; the

Book Club is looking for members, so we can start again. Bingo is still trying to get started. We need Bingo equipment. In time, we will have things in place.

We will start soon taking articles for the upcoming flea market and cake sale in March. Anything in good condition you have in your home, save it for the flea market.

Get well wishes to all who are sick and shut in; get well soon.

—Patricia Bonaparte

Hello, neighbors. The association’s first meeting of the New Year was held January 22, at 7 p.m. We were welcomed back by the president, Thalia Roach. She thanked all who took part in helping to celebrate the Holiday Season. We also thank the cooperators, new and old, who came out. Our Guest speaker was Ms. Leah Graham from the Riverbay Board of Directors.

The topic of discussion was the DOG ISSUE. There were lots of questions and Ms. Graham answered them all. Questions/statements - neighbors are in fear of the dogs, such as pit bulls and Great Dame who are aggressive in their growling and the owners have to pull the dogs to control them.

Cooperators suggested muzzles for these dogs; Ms. Graham stated that muzzles are not allowed. Ms. Graham stated she did not know how Riverbay Legal department determines how a shareholder is allowed to have a dog, but by law, a person is allowed a dog for medical reasons via a medical report, however, our leases state no dogs allowed. Cooperators request that the lease be revised to include with (exceptions) for medical reasons.

A major question, who is responsible if the dog bites anyone; the answer is the owner of the dog is, via their homeowners insurance policy. Ms. Graham stated there will be a dog forum in the near future to talk about the dog issues and a possible dog park in each section of Co-op City. The cooperators were a lively bunch, and the meeting went well. We thank Ms. Graham for her informative information and in answering all of the shareholders questions.

THE FUNNY CORNER: It appears after years of trying to get rid of the geese, now the dogs are here,

poop and all. Do you think they are trying to tell us something.

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. The time is drawing near, and we have a few seats available. Please make checks payable to Building 27 Association, cash and money orders are accepted.

Because time is of the ESSENCE, please contact

Margie, 917-921-7749; Nelson Sweeting, 646-6444055 and Sharon at 718-671-1905. They will make arrangements for you ASAP. The association congratulates those who 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.

This world appears to be in an uproar, and we as a community and nation are going through TRYING TIMES, we must pray diligently for our board members, homes, communities and nation. Pray for leaders everywhere and for each other.

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Black Forum

Next Defensive driving course The next Black Forum defensive driving course will be next Saturday, February 14, in Rm. 1, Dreiser Community Center, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Lower your liability insurance cost by 10% and remove up to 4 points from your driver’s license. Please make your check in the amount of $35, payable to “the Black Forum of Co-op City,” and mail to P.O. Box 563, Bronx, N.Y. 10475 at least 1½ weeks before the class, or you can walk in on the day of the class but you must have $35 in cash to pay for the course.

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.

“In this New Year, we will continue with smiles on our faces and hope in our hearts for the best.”

Travel Events • Thurs., March 19 – We are going back to the SANDS CASINO RESORT. Great shopping at the Sands’ Outlets– where Fashion meets the Fabulous.

SOLD OUT! Rebate – TBD. Meet bus/depart: 8:45/9:00 a.m. Contacts: Serita G., 347-564-5722/Barbara W, 718-320-0500.

• May 19-21, (3 days/2 nights).

MARTHA VINEYARD/ CAPE COD. Price: Double $429 & Single $489. $50 deposit required to hold seat. Come join us! Seats going fast! 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, 347-564-5722/ Barbara W, 718-320-0500.

THEATRE COMMITTEE: (*prices include transportation/ Dreiser Loop): ● Thurs., March 26, 11:15 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.” This new, intimate production focuses on the dynamic and rich, intense characters in this most regal of American musicals.”

A deposit of $35 required to hold seat.

Final payment due Mon., Feb. 16th.

Meet van/depart: 10:00/10:15 a.m.

Contact Marie Green-Ryan, 718-3790377. ● Wed., April 15th. 11:15 a.m. show. Price: $68. WEST SIDE STORY. Westchester Broadway Theatre. A modern (musical) version of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet set on the mean streets of New York during the turbulent fifties. Caught between two warring street gangs, Tony and Maria attempt to create a life together. A deposit of $35 to hold seat. Contact: Ione Edwards, 718-3797756.

Come to the Dreiser clubroom to check out the show/trip wall and sign up for your performance of choice with a deposit to hold seat.

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Likewise, residents of Building 26, 30, 31, 34 and 35 must go to the Evangelical Church, 2350 Palmer Avenue, 11 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. on Thursdays to pick up food. For information, please call (718) 320-8035.

Volunteers needed We need volunteers, 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 11-12:45 p.m., please call us, (718) 320-8035.

Emergency Food Program We are open on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m., Room 20 in the Dreiser Center. Also, due to budget constraints and shortage of available food, you must live within zip code GOOD AND WELFARE Get well wishes to Caroline Damien and to Gay Brown, both strongly recovering from surgical procedures. To all 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 718-379-8755, regarding illnesses and bereavements.

RECAP: We require your name, telephone number and a deposit to reserve your seat when signing up for

17 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

shows/trips (money orders/checks payable to - RETIREES of Dreiser Loop, at 177 Dreiser Loop Room 19, 10475). Committee members will be available in Dreiser clubroom 19 (718379-0377) on Mondays and/or Thursdays approximately from 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

“One resolution I have made, and try always to keep, is this: To rise above the little things.”

—Claudette Davis

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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 this month. Our Post is always looking for new members to join, so if you are a VETERAN from any branch of the military, stop by. 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.

The Bronx County Meeting will be held at Post 1871 in Room 38. All Post members are welcome to attend this meeting; the meeting will start at 7:30 p.m. on February 3. The EXECUTIVE meeting will be held on February 4, at 3:00 p.m. sharp; please arrive on time for all meetings. The GENERAL meeting will take place on February 21st at 11:00 a.m. If you are not able to make any of our meetings, please just give the Post a call.

This is a heads-up for the April dinner at Antun’s located in Queens; remember the tickets are $65 per person.

The number one movie is 'American Sniper'. If you haven't seen

this movie yet, try and make an effort to see it.

Do you know why prison jumpsuits are orange? The prisons started making the prisoners wear orange jumpsuits so that it would be easy to spot them while in transit as in day to day prisons it depends what color they will use in the prison.

Memorial Day will be here pretty soon and what time is it? "RAFFLE TIME!" All Post members will be receiving their raffles soon to support our Memorial activities that will take place on that day to support our fallen and present veterans. Volunteers will also be needed to support us on that

day, if you are able to do anything to help the Post on that day contact the Post commander and submit your name. All Post members that placed an order for shirts, jackets and caps, remember to turn in your money to our finance officer William Gordon as soon as you can. We will take checks, money orders and cash.

Q. Why was their thunder and lighting in the lab? A. The scientists were brainstorming.

Q. Why did Tony go out with a prune?

A. Because he couldn't find a date.

This information was provided by the Post information officer.

—Richard I. Lawson, Jr.

Greetings, shareholders, We hope your new year is off to a productive and fruitful start. At the end of last year, we learned our development was going through some major management changes that had everyone asking what was going to happen next?

Daryl Johnson, one of the Board of Directors, attended our first meeting of the year to help give us some insight on what was next for Co-op City residents.

Mr. Johnson presented two options that are being considered, the first is having shareholders pay a one-time fee per

room which he detailed in last week’s Director’s Viewpoint. Second, an increase to our carrying charges starting this year.

While no shareholder wants to embrace even a mention of an increase based on the facts, Mr. Johnson presented, and from the most recent reports of the state of our community, it appears it is inevitable that we, the shareholders, will have to cover the cost. According to last week’s Co-op City Times, the Board is planning two townhalls for the residents to discuss in

detail the facts at hand and provide an opportunity for questions. We strongly recommend that you keep your eyes and ears open for the announcement of those meetings and once they are scheduled, make it your top priority to attend. This is our community and it is crucial that we play an active role in learning and understanding the business of our development, the place we call home.

Announcements Congratulations to all those who are celebrating a January birthday, wedding,

birth, anniversary or any other special occasion. Thank you to all the cooperators who attended the meeting and hope to see more participation. Blessings and prayers go out to our shut-in, may you stay on the road of recovery. Special prayers to those who lost a loved one, may you allow God to always comfort you during this difficult time.

If you have any questions or suggestions, contact us at Building25ca @gmail.com. As always, thank you in advance for your support and stay blessed. —Katrina Asante

you and for you. Refuse to give into despair and discouragement. Establish your heart in absolute faith, with no doubting.

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 fellowship with us. Greater Love is a teaching, preaching, tithing, faith and Bible way ministry. We believe that anyone can be saved according to our foundational Scripture, Romans 10:9, “For if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.” Our vision is to change hearts, change minds and change lives Word of God. We believe that when you change

your attitude, you can change your altitude!

Greater Love is conveniently located at 900 Co-op City Blvd. (Bldg.

2A), on the ground level, Bronx, N.Y., 10475; main entrance - red buzzer.

Doors open at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday.

Free parking is available in Garage #1 on Darrow Place. Church phone: 347920-5607.

Weekly Schedule Sunday Bible School for Youth: 3:00 p.m. (sharp) Sunday Afternoon Praise & Worship: 3:45 p.m.

Holy Communion – First Sunday Adult Bible Study/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 (next: Feb. 20th – Family Bowling) Youth Service: Every 4th Sunday (beginning Feb. 22nd) Blessing/Dedication of Children Men/Women’s Fellowship **Young adults 16+ are also welcome 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

“If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him. But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for he who doubts is like a wave of the sea driven and tossed by the wind. For let not that man suppose that he will receive anything from the Lord; he is a double-minded man, unstable in all his ways.” James 1:5-8 Spiritual Food for Thought: Beloved, rise above fear and dread by way of reminding yourself that God will bring you through your current complex dilemma and perplexity. He will give you wisdom and direction and bring people into your life who can help you through any difficulty. But, you must stand in the firm belief that God is with

Building 25 Association

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Delivery of the Co-op City Times returns to the elevator on your floor.

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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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 8:00 a.m. or 11:00 a.m.

We are a church where inspirational messages from the Word of God, the Bible, are delivered every Sunday morning.

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

Christian love and friendly hospitality.

We also invite the youth of our community to attend our Sunday Morning services starting a 9:30 a.m. with Sunday School, designed to meet the spiritual needs of our young people.

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

Bible teaching from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.; and Prayer Service from 8:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. every Wednesday evening. Be with us to learn the Truth from the Word of God.

List of Events Come join New Vision’s “Partners in Reading Program” every Sunday afternoon from 1:15 p.m. to 2:15 p.m.

Students in Grades 1 through 8 can discover the joy of reading while exploring and improving their literacy levels through small groups and reading partners. Parents, we encourage you to bring your children to benefit from this free program taught by trained professionals. Registration is ongoing. You could contact the church at the number

Fr. Taylor and the congregation of St. Joseph's cordially invite you to worship with us in Co-op City at 155 Dreiser Loop, lower level. All are welcome.

Weekly Schedule: Sunday service with Holy Communion and Sunday School are both at 9 a.m. Every 4th Sunday, our children participate in the reading of the lessons and every 5th Sunday, our young adults assist in the service. Bible study is held each Wednesday at 7 p.m. Choir rehearsal is on Thursday at 7 p.m.

The (ECW) Episcopal Church

Women 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, February 1, when we will celebrate The Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany.

This service will include the installation of new vestry members and other officers, as well as the start of Black History Month.

Fundraising Event: • Save the Date: Saturday, April 18, bus trip to Warm Daddy Blues & Jazz

with sit down dinner and stop at the Sugar House Casino in Philadelphia. $110 p.p. deposit of $30 required.

Contact June Grimes, 347-457-8249.

• Reminder, 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.

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 p.m., Wednesday Prayer Service 6:30 p.m., Wednesday Bible Study Sunday Morning Worship, 9:30 a.m.

Teen Church, 10 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 poten-

347-457-8249) to indicate your interest and work out a payment plan with her.

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

For additional information on the above, please call the church at 718320-0844, or visit our website: http://www.stjosephsepcbronx.org.

“Great are the deeds of the Lord! *they are studied by all who delight in them.” —(Psalm 111:2) —M. Chambers

tial 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.

PART-TIME POSITION: School escort needed Monday through Friday, 2:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. We are seeking a mature, reliable and dependable individual for this very important position within our afterschool program.

NYS Child Services clearance necessary and 3 references required.

Male and female mentors needed for

community-faith-based youth ministry. If interested, reply to email address: fatwcc @aol.com with "Mentor" in subject line.

Remember, it's never about us, but always about the goodness of the Lord.

—Pastor Deborah Jenkins

St. Joseph’s Episcopal Anglican Church

Faith @ Work Christian Church

Building 24 Association

Hi, neighbors…Well, once again our meeting had to be cancelled. Where do we go wrong…. either, it’s the weather or special events or we, the officers, are not up to par. We thought with the New Year we could get a good start – that too was not in the mix. So we’re trying again. February is known as the “love” month, maybe we could show some love and have a meeting. The meeting date is

February 12th (no, it’s not Lincoln’s birthday holiday any more). Let’s get together and express what we would like to do for 2015 as a group. Please bring your ideas and any other problems that you may want to discuss. Remember, read the Co-op City Times for information on what is happening where we live.

Do we have “love”? Let’s share some…

—Celestine Withey

I want to thank everyone who signed the petition to keep our most valuable porter, Mr. Calvin Jackson, in Building 6. We will have our next building meeting in February; please attend and bring a neighbor so we can work together to make our building one of the best in Co-op City. All our building meetings are in our building association room across from the building’s back door. We are still looking for cooperators to join our

building board association to help our association with fresh ideas and great leadership. I am glad to see everyone in the building is getting to know our new lobby attendant, Andy, better. We are so happy to have Andy in our building. Andy is a great addition to our building.

We will be collecting building dues of $5 per family in the lobby soon.

—Jeffrey Schwartz

Building 6 Association

listed below.

The Church of the New Vision is located at 115 Einstein Loop, Bronx, NY 10475; Telephone: (718) 671-8746 or (718) 320-0409. Our mailing address is: P.O. Box 753037, Bronx, NY 10475 Wishing all our neighbors and friends God’s blessing during this holiday season and throughout the coming New Year!

Please visit our website at www.churchofnewvision.com.

—Carole Haque

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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Community Protestant Church

Church’s Annex: 2053 Asch Loop North (Co-op City) Morning Prayer Services - Tuesday, 6 a.m. – 8 a.m., and 9 a.m.-11 a.m.

Neighborhood Bible Study Thursday at 10:00 a.m.

Extension of Prayer and Worship Service – Every first, second and third Fridays at 7:00 p.m.

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.

The Women’s Guild Invites You To Join Us On Our Christmas/New Year Extravaganza, December 22, 2015 – January 3, 2016. A fantastic 12-night Southern Caribbean cruise aboard the magnificent Queen Mary 2, departing from New York, Red Hook in Brooklyn.

Ports of Call: St. Thomas, Charlotte Amalie; St. Kitts, Basseterre; St. Lucia, Castries; St. Maarten, Phillipsburg; Tortola, Road Town.

To make a reservation or for additional information about the cruise, please call (718) 320-1435; (718) 671-5961 or (718) 320-8576.

The doors of Community Protestant Church are open to all to worship and fellowship with Christian believers of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. You are cordially invited to come in, join in and receive your blessing.

—Evan G. Mitchell

Pentecostal Tabernacle, 120 Benchley Pl., Building 24 (street level), Bronx, N.Y. 10475. You are invited to attend services on the following days.

SUNDAYS: Sunday School for all age groups begins at 10:30 a.m. Sunday Worship starts at 11:45 a.m. Evangelistic service begins at 6 p.m. every Sunday evening.

WEDNESDAY: Morning Prayer and fasting service will begin at 11 a.m. 12:30 a.m. Bible study and prayer meeting will be held every Wednesday evening starting at 7:30 p.m. Effective Fervent Prayers change things. Come and experience the power of Biblical prayers. God’s power is released through His Words. Come and study the Word of

God; it can change your life.

2 Timothy 2:15 - Study to show thyself approved unto God, a workman that needs not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.

FRIDAYS: Youth service starts at 7:30 p.m. for all the youths who would like attend.

Focus: Virtue is the quality that sustains our entrance and standing before a holy God and allows the strength and healing presence of God to flow through us.

Philippians 4:8 - Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report, if there be any virtue,

and if there be any praise, think on these things.

A Christian’s strength resides in his or her relationship with God. A life filled with virtue results in a clean conscience and removes any cloud of guilt, providing a bold entrance into the presence of the Lord. A virtuous life fulfills the purpose for the grace of God, making that work complete. Godly virtue adds value to human life, and that enhancement becomes obvious to others. Paul joined Peter in encouraging the pursuits of virtue when he admonished Timothy to give himself wholly to righteous principles. Meditate upon these things; give thyself wholly to them; that thy profiting may appear to all. Take heed unto thy-

self; and unto the doctrine; continue in them, for in doing this thou shall both save thyself, and them that hear thee (1 Timothy 4:15-16) Believers are required to live a victorious life, and increase in their knowledge of the things of God. Peter referred to virtue as one of the stones in the foundation of the believer’s faith.

2nd Peter 1:5 And beside this giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue; and to virtue knowledge.

Paul concluded that adding virtue to faith is a profitable venture that causes the believer’s value to rise even in the eyes of those around him.

For more information, call: 718-3240334.

—Rev. R. Sibblies

Rev. Dr. Robert A. Smith, Jr., Pastor, and Lady Theresa M. Smith, coFounders, and the Church of the Savior family extend an invitation to every person to worship with us. We are a non-denominational, inter-racial, intercultural, 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: Come grow with us. Do you have a gift for music? Do you want to be part of planning singles, married, youth ministries? Do you have special talents that're been ignored? Are you serious about changing your life? God has a plan just for you and today is the first day of your new life.

Message to the Community Church of the Savior has a new website. It is the open door to all the friends we haven't met yet. You can get to know us by going to www.churchofthesaviorbx.org. New friendship and growth is just a click away!

Church of the Savior is located at 920

Baychester Ave. (close to Darrow Pl.).

Our mailing address is: P.O. Box 86, Bronx, NY 10475.

Sunday Schedule Meditation and Adult Bible Study 9:15 -10:15 a.m.

Divine Worship - 10:30 a.m.

Come and be blessed; we want an opportunity to love you. See you in church.

Our children's Sunday School will teach and nurture your child/children in the word of God. All sessions are during worship service.

Dr. Smith's Sermon Topic: "The Fight in You!" Reading from Holy Scripture - l Samuel 17:26-51.

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

Pentecostal Tabernacle

Church of the Savior

Weekly Activities Bereavement group - Monday 5 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, 9-10:15; Monday evenings, 5-7. 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: "If you fill your heart with regrets of yesterday and worries of tomorrow, you have no today to be thankful for."

—Rev. Dr. Robert A. Smith, Jr.

Parents! Having Trouble With College Funding?

Get Help with Completing forms and getting FREE money.

Call Paul NOW! For a FREE Consultation at 914-358-1700 or go to: www.sourcesforstudents.com

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

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, multicultural 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. Every other week, the English Service at 9 a.m. and the Spanish Service at 11:30 a.m.

Sunday School For Children: At 10:30 a.m., classes are for 3 yrs. – 12 yrs.

The curriculum being used will be The Super Book.

Prayer Night (English) & Prayer Morning (Spanish): The Lord said, “Whenever two or more are gathered in my name I am in the midst of them.”

Matthew 18:20. Tuesday evenings at 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in the church building.

Also on Thursday mornings at 10:30 a.m., there is prayer till 11:15 a.m. in Spanish.

Come and bring your prayer needs so we can pray together.

Women’s Fellowship: Meets the first Saturday of the month at 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

We are also having an exercise class immediately following the study and on the third Saturday of the month.

Men’s Fellowship: Meets the last

Saturday of the month at 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Crescendo Christian Music School: Learn piano, guitar, violin, percussion, flute, voice and theory. Contact Maestro Frank Colon at (917) 753-3644. The school will be open from Monday – Friday, 2 p.m. – 8 p.m. Private and group lessons are available. All ages are welcome. Registration is free and rates are affordable.

Trip to the Holy Land Experience in Florida: We will be having a 9 day trip to the Holy Land Experience in Orlando, Florida from August 8 to August 16. The trip is $799 per double occupancy. A $75 deposit will hold your seat. We will be stopping at different places and will spend two days at the Holy Land Experience and

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. Several issues will be discussed relating to our upcoming business and activities for the year 2015. Please attend. It is important that you do so.

The Eleanor Roosevelt Democratic Club cordially invites you to attend the

11th St. Valentine's Day Dance on Saturday, February 14, in the Dreiser Auditorium B. The time of this event is from 4 p.m. thru 10 p.m.

Music will be provided by Ty & Tye 9 (affiliates of DJ Carol Productions). The cost is $30 per person. ($3 per set-up). For ticket information, please contact Ms. Barbara Irby at (718) 379-9294, Ms. Lina Holmes at (718) 671-4577, Ms. Anna Rodgers at (347) 275-4682, Ms. Gloria

Clarke at (718) 379-5430 and Ms. Sylvia Polite at (718) 320-2837. There will be no tickets sold at the door on the day of the event.

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 recuperating. We pray for a full recovery for all those

Eleanor Roosevelt Democratic Club

two extra days in Florida. For further information and pricing for triple or single, call Linda at (917) 684-6463. If there is no answer, please leave a message and she will get back to you.

Trip to Sight & Sound to see Joseph: We will be going to see Joseph at Sight & Sound in Lancaster on May 22. This will be a fun trip first were going to Rockvale Square Mall, then to the theater and after to Plain & Fancy for dinner.

Cost is $140 per person and make your reservations soon, seats fill up fast.

Deposits need to be in before February 8.

Call Barbara at (347) 603-7473, if no answer, leave a message and someone will get back to you.

—Rev. Dr. Milca C. Plaud affected. Keep the faith. Please notify our Good & 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.

—George T. Clarke

If you SEE something, SAY SOMETHING!!! 718-671-3050 • Co-op City Public Safety

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Fri., February 6

Thurs., February 5

Wed., February 4

Tues., February 3

Mon., February 2

Bartow Weight Mgmt Support Group Bartow Ave. main office; 10-11:30 a.m.

Word Games 9:30 – 11 a.m., Rm. 31 Library 9:30 a.m.–1 p.m., Rm. 31 Bingo 9:30–11:30 a.m., Rm. 31 Arthritis Exercises 11 – 12 p.m., Rm. 31 Card Games 2–4 p.m., Rm. 31 Dominoes 2:30 p.m., Rm. 31

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

Blood Pressure 1st & 3rd Wednesday 9-10 a.m., Rm. 31 Word Games Rm. 31 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Stay Well Exercise 10 -11 a.m., Rm. 31 Line Dancing w/Voncile 11 a.m.-Noon, Rm. 31 Bingo 12:30–2:30 p.m., Rm. 31 Card Games 2 -4 p.m., Rm. 31 Dominoes 2:30 p.m., Rm. 31 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

Einstein Library 9:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Rm. 49 Dominoes 10 a.m., Rm. 45 Line Dancing w/Ellie 10 a.m. – 11 a.m., Rm. 45 Around The Lunch Table 11:30 a.m., Rm. 49 Word Search w/Sandy 11 a.m. – 12 p.m., Rm. 49

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 10-11 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

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

Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session 9:30 – 10:30 a.m., Rm. 7 Alert & Alive 10:30 - 11:30 a.m., Rm. 7 Cultural Dance w/Millie 10:30-11:30 a.m., Aud. B Mind Teasers 12–1 p.m., Rm. 4 Zumba 1-2 p.m., Aud. A Tuesday Movie w/ popcorn 2-4 p.m., Rm. 7 Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session 9:30 – 10:30 a.m., Rm. 7 Sewing w/Raymonde 9:30 –11:30 a.m., Rm. 7 Tai Chi 11 a.m. - noon, Room 2 Mind Teasers 12 p.m. – 1 p.m., Rm. 4 Art Class 1 p.m. - 3 p.m., Rm. 7 YOGA w/Bhadra 2 p.m.-3 p.m., Rm. 2 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 10-11:30 a.m., Rm. 49

Meditative Moments 11–12 p.m., Rm. 8

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

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

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

2-4 p.m., Rm. 7

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

(Schedule subject to change without notice)

Fee for lunch is $2.00 & $3.50 for guest

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

ALL meals served w/margarine and fresh milk

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

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

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

Date:

Kosher

Non-Kosher

Soups, Breads and Desserts

Mon., Feb., 2

Orange pineapple juice Stuffed peppers w/turkey Green beans Mashed potatoes Alt: Breaded fish fillet

Crispy baked fried chicken Baked French fries Garden salad

Whole wheat bread Canned apricots

Whole wheat bread Fresh fruit

Alt: Egg salad

Beef meatloaf w/ mushroom gravy Creamed spinach Homemade mashed potatoes

Apple juice, Italian or Swedish meatballs Fusilli pasta w/parsley Zucchini w/onions & peppers Alt: Tuna fish salad

Pork & beans Broccoli w/toasted garlic Steamed corn on the cob

Garlic bread Whole wheat dinner roll Fresh fruit

Orange juice

Tues, Chicken Francaise Feb., Barley w/lima beans California blend vegetables 3

Wed., Feb., 4

Orange pineapple juice Baked fillet of Sole Chili con carne Thurs., Moroccan fish sauce Baked brown rice pilaf Feb., Cous Cous Mixed vegetables 5 Vegetable mix Alt: Chopped chicken liver

Fri., Feb., 6

Challah bread Fresh fruit

Orange juice Spanish style roast chicken

Brown rice w/beans Steamed Kale Alt: Gefilte fish

Stewed codfish Quinoa & black beans Steamed peas & carrots

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.

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 718320-2066 for information.

Free SNAP (Food Stamp) Application Assistance – Friday, February 13th at the Co-op City Senior Services Office, 2049 Bartow Avenue, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Walk-in - First come, first served! Please bring documents that verify your identity, address, Income & expenses (rent, medical, etc.). For more information: 718-320-2066.

Valentine’s Day Lunch/Party – Thursday, February 12th, $3, Dreiser Senior Center, 177 Dreiser Loop, Room 7, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Entertainment by DJ Angela, raffles, menu: TBA. New Event: Valentine’s Day Party – Friday, February 13th, $3 in advance, $5 at the door. Bartow Senior Center, 2049 Bartow Ave., Room 31, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., raffles and surprises, performances.

Menu: Brisket of beef, mashed potatoes, peas and carrots, Challah bread, tea and cake. Pick-ups: Dreiser Loop, 10:30 a.m. & Einstein Loop, 10:30 a.m. Tickets can be purchased in advance until February 8th. Music by The Sugar Band and special performances by Anna Tonna and Charles Carrington.

Knitting and Crochet Circle at the Dreiser Loop Senior Center will be hosting a flea market to sell their knitting creations. Friday, February 20th, 10 a.m.- 12 p.m. -177 Dreiser Loop, Room 7.

Dreiser Loop Senior Center has started a Feeding Our Neighbors Food collection/donation for Purim. Donations will be accepted at 177 Dreiser Loop, Room 7 from 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. until March 4th.

Empire Casino – Wed., Feb. 4th. $5.

Pick-ups: Bartow - 9:30 a.m.; Einstein 9:45 a.m., Dreiser - 10 a.m. Wait list only!

FREE - Aldi Supermarket – Thursday, February 5th (2 hrs.) Pick-ups: Bartow - 9:30 a.m., Einstein – 9:45 a.m. & Dreiser - 10 a.m. (18 seats available) Shoprite: Friday, February 6th, $3, (2 hrs.) Pick-ups: Bartow - 9:30 a.m.;

Whole wheat bread Fresh fruit

Einstein – 9:45 a.m. & Dreiser - 10 a.m.

(12 seats available).

Fairway – Monday, February 9th, $3, (2½ hrs.) Pick-ups: Bartow - 9:30 a.m.; Einstein - 9:45 a.m. and Dreiser - 10 a.m.

Bergen Mall – Wednesday, February 11th, $15, (4 hrs.). Pick-ups: Bartow - 9:30 a.m.; Einstein - 9:45 a.m.; Dreiser - 10 a.m.

Palisades Center Mall – Thursday, February 12th - $12 (4 hrs.) Pick-ups: Bartow - 9:30 a.m.; Einstein - 9:45 a.m. & Dreiser - 10 a.m.

Empire Casino – Tuesday, February 17th, $5, Pick-ups: Bartow - 9:30 a.m.; Einstein - 9:45 a.m. and Dreiser - 10 a.m.

(Grandparents Connection) Kinship Caregiver Support Group – Are you a grandparent/great grandparent raising a grandchild or great grandchild?

Would you like to attend the support group meetings to speak to other grandparents/ great grandparents and share your experiences and be offered support? The next meeting is Thursday, February 5th, 10:30 a.m., 135 Einstein Loop, Computer Lab, Room 34A. For more information, call 718-320-2066.

Weight Management Support Group – Monday, February 2nd, 10:30 a.m., 2049 Bartow Ave., Room 25.

Presentation by a registered dietician, facilitated by social workers. Learn techniques and information that can help you maintain a healthy lifestyle. For information: 718-320-2066.

Caregiver Support Group – Tuesday, February 3rd, 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 information: 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 Wednesdays. Call 718-320-2066.

First come first served! AARP has the right to limit the number of clients seen on each day.

Film Screening: The Age of Love – Thursday, February 12, 2:00 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 information, call 718-3202066.

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WEEKLY SCHEDULE

AARP Chapter #4997

FYI: Our next meeting is scheduled for MONDAY, FEBRUARY 9; 1 p.m. in Dreiser Loop Auditorium “A.” Re-member, each one bring one, or two or three….

Good to see Gay Brown up and about; also, Caroline Damon is on the move; and Helen Blakes is on the mend.

To our sick, on the mend and shutin members, and those bereaved members, please know that you are in our prayers. Contact Frances Wilson, Good & Welfare Coordinator, 718671-5493.

2015 TOUR ACTIVITIES APRIL 23 – 26: Azalea Festival in Norfolk (VA) w/reserved seats for the Azalea Festival Grand Parade; a Dinner Cruise on board the Spirit of Norfolk; attend the International Tattoo Show; Norfolk Botanical Gardens Tram Tour; 3 breakfasts and 3 full-course diners; evening entertainment; deluxe Motor-

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coach transportation -- $550/person double; $719/single (correction)…$100 deposit, payable to AARP #4997, when you sign up…travel insurance available upon request….Contact Jean, 718-3793742.

OCTOBER 30 - NOVEMBER 13 – Autumn Repositioning 15-day Cruise on the Norwegian Dawn – Deluxe Motorcoach to Boston, MA to board the ship going to San Juan, PR; Bonaire Curacao and Aruba; Ocho Rios, Jamaica; Georgetown in Cayman Islands; Cozumel, Mexico; returning to New Orleans, LA to fly back to New York….Double Occu-pancy - Inside State Room - $1,853; Ocean View $2,253 and Balcony - $2,553; Insurance and 1st deposit ($600/person) due at time of reservation; 2nd payment due June 5th and final payment due July 15th…Contact Jean, 718-379-3742.

—Delores Debnam

Goose Island Seniors

Happy birthday and happy anniversary to all that celebrate in the month of February.

Well, we are going back to Atlantic City Resorts Casino on February 24.

That’s a Tuesday. Price is $33. Rebate is $25 slot play. Always have your ID card with you. Pick-up time is 8 a.m. at our 3 usual bus stops: Einstein Loop, Asch Loop and Dreiser Loop.

Trip in April is Tuesday, April 14, going to Hunterdon House. They are having Abie’s Irish Rose, a hilarious comedy. Price is $79. Pick-up time is 8:30 a.m. You can pay it in installment.

See Ann or Mary.

Menu: YANKEE pot roast, fried jumbo shrimps, stuffed breast of chicken, lemon pepper Cod baked, vegetable lasanga, roasted vegetable kabob. Also, their famous homemade bread, mixed garden salad, and they have over 30 freshly made desserts; coffee and tea.

Don’t forget to pay 2015 dues. $15 per year. See Ann or Mary.

For more information, see Ann or Mary at 135 Einstein Loop, or call (718) 379-9613, Monday – Thursday from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. or call Mary at (718) 379-4899 and I will return your call.

Good health to all.

—Mary Pilla

Einstein Cancer Fund

Baychester Library Events VISIT THE LIBRARY - A GREAT WEALTH OF INFORMATION EVENTS for January (Call Library for more information) Films - Saturdays, 2 p.m. 1/31 - If I Stay Toddler Time - Tuesdays, 11:00 a.m.

Tech Connect - Wednesdays, 5 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Tech Connect - Thursdays, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

Game On - Fridays, 3-4:30 p.m.

Parenting can be TOUGH! Boys Town Common Sense Parenting® classes are here to help! - Mondays, Feb. 2- March 16, (NO class March 9th) 4:306:30 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 718-636-0496 today!

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

718.379.6700 FREE ADMISSION TO ALL

Happy birthday and/or anniversary to all celebrating in the coming month of February. May Cupid be good to you.

Tuesday, February 10 – Resorts Casino. Cost per person is $33 and receive a $25 slot play at the casino.

Time of pick-up, 8 a.m. starting at Einstein Loop, followed by Asche Loop and Dreiser Loop.

Please do not forget your casino card and a valid photo I.D. We will commence our meetings on Tuesday, March 3. Hoping to put our heads together in planning our trips

and agenda for the next year.

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.

For memorial cards, please call Loretta.

Please remember those who are homebound and in nursing homes.

Give them a call.

Good health and healings are wished to all.

—Lydia Ruas

The next meeting of the Coalition will be on Tuesday, February 3rd at noon in the Dreiser Loop Community Center, Room #15.

We invite churches and organizations to join us. Under our umbrella, we can become a powerful force in this community.

The coalition is a non-profit organization whose mission is to enhance the quality of life in this community, by focusing on education, community involvement, spirituality and youth. In order to accomplish our goals, the mem-

ber churches and organizations provide ongoing programs, and together, we sponsor Friends and Family Day and a Kwanzaa Celebration event, all free to the community.

Please support our efforts by sending a tax deductible contribution made payable to: The Coalition of African-American Churches and Community Organizations, P.O. Box 619, Bronx, NY 10475.

Remember our motto: Coming together is a beginning, staying together is progress, working together is success.

—Patricia Bonaparte

The Coalition of African-American Churches & Community Organizations

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Reflections

by Rabbi Solomon I. Berl Spiritual Leader of Young Israel Synagogue What comes next? That is the burning question in the aftermath of the terror attacks in France, attacks that struck not just the heart of France, but also a chilling chord in all societies grappling with radical Islamic violence.

One thing is certain. More French Jews, who have already fled in droves in recent years, will be packing their bags for a new land.

But regardless of the upsurge in emigration - and the debate over whether Israel should encourage them to leave - the reality is that the vast majority of the country's

500,000 Jews will remain.

What steps France, Europe and the international community take to ensure their security and, equally as important, to fight Islamic extremism, will be critical to the future not only of French Jewry but also Europe society and the world as a whole.

As we mourn the particular loss of our Jewish brothers in Paris, let their deaths lead to a sustained and global resolve to battle both anti-Semitism and religious fanaticism that embraces barbarism. There is no place for either in a civil society.

Young Israel of Co-op City

Winter Schedule 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 at 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.

Men’s Club Traditional Synagogue

Men’s Club Traditional Synagogue is running a trip to RESORTS CASINO in Atlantic City on Sunday, March 22.

Have a day of fun on the Boardwalk, shopping and all the sight and sounds of Atlantic City.

The COST: $35 per person with a $25 slot. Player may use any machine or table.

I would like to remind you that you need a RESORTS Casino Card or government photo I.D. card (such as a Driver or non-Driver License) to get your bonus slot play. Payment is due

by March 15. Please send checks and make it out to the following: Men's

Club Traditional Synagogue of Co-op City, 120 Erdman Place, Building 27B, Bronx, NY 10475.

We provide a free snack going, play games, and on the return trip, we show a movie.

FOR RESERVATIONS, CALL: Gary, (718) 671-8424 or Bruce, (718) 320-2234.

PLEASE NOTE PICK-UP TIMES: Einstein Loop, 8:00 a.m.; Asch Loop, 8:10 a.m.; Dreiser Loop, 8:20 a.m.

Everyone is invited to all our functions. We hope you will join us.

Shalom! —Bruce Gitelson

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

Traditional Synagogue of Co-op City

Traditional Synagogue of Co-op City, Young Israel of Baychester, Section 5 at 120 Erdman Place (behind the lobby 27B), welcomes you to pray with them. Tel. for the Synagogue: 1718-379-6920.

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

Candle Lighting on Friday, February 6, is at 4:51 p.m. Shabbat ends today, Saturday, January 31 at 5:54 p.m.

Coming Events Services will be held on Saturday, January 24 at 9 a.m. Join Guest Rabbi Daniel Saini 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.

Weather permitting, we have scheduled Bingo for Sunday, February 1, 1 p.m. Admission is $3.

Bingo also on Sunday, February 15,

at 1 p.m. Admission is $3; refreshments will be served on both of those dates.

Dues are due for both the synagogue and Sisterhood.

Good and Welfare Deepest sympathy to the Breitbart family on their loss of their son and brother, Steven. May they know no more sorrow.

Get well wishes to Sharon and Marcia, both of whom took bad falls and broke bones. We wish you a quick recovery.

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

Our Legacy…Our Leadership…

Our Future.

The three “C”’s of leadership are Consideration, Caring, and Courtesy.

Be polite to everyone…by Brian Tracy Note: Our Saturday School regular classes are open today, January 31.

Next membership meeting will be held Sunday, February 8, at 3:00 p.m. in Room 11, Dreiser Community Center.

Save the Date: Saturday, February 28, NCNW, Inc. Co-op City Section, in conjunction with the Riverbay Fund, presents our 14 Annual Black History Youth Month. Our theme this year, “Living The Dream And Celebrating Our Gifts,” “Equality and Justice For All” 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 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Members, please call and make arrangement to pick up your raffles and luncheon tickets, 718-320-2366.

Please contact Sadie Gilmore, 718671-3721, to notify us of any birthdays, illness or bereavement.

Happy birthday to our January members.

Leadership: Leaders think and talk about the solutions. Followers think and talk about the problems.

—Maxine Sullivan

National Council of Negro Women

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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 718-3203774. Visit us on the web at www.coopcitybaptistchurch.org.

Join us for a mid-week spiritual pick-up at our mid-week worship service which is held on Wednesdays at 12 p.m.

Bible study is held on Wednesdays at 1:00 and 7:30 p.m. Bible study will also be held on Wednesday, January 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, January 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 on immediately. For additional information, call 718-671-7507, 718-3790541 or 718-320-3774.

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

Newsong Church is a multi-cultural church that believes God has a purpose and a plan for your life. We exist to reach people who are far away from God, and teach them how to follow Jesus step by step. That's why you will find our Sunday Worship Experience to be so warm and friendly, we genuinely care about you! We're not concerned about where you've been, but where you're going. You see, we've all got a past, we've all made mistakes, and we still do. When you step into our worship experience, you won't find a bunch of "Holier-than-thou" people pretending to have it all together.

Instead, you'll find that we're all broken people, but we're allowing God to put us back together. We're not perfect, but God is! As God puts us back

together, we're realizing that although our past has shaped us, it does not define us! We're finding out that not only does God love us with a radical and unconditional love, but that He 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 is part of Hisstory! 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 as we begin our new teaching series, "Don't get married until..." Since it's February, we want to focus on bringing God into our relationships! We meet at 177 Dreiser Loop 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 interpreta-

tion is available during our adult worship experience. For more information, you can contact us: Website: www.newsongchurchnyc.org; Email: info@newsongchurchnyc.org; Facebook: www. facebook.com/newsongchurchbx; Twitter: @newsongchurchBX. Our Newsong family is here for you, stop by this Sunday and experience the difference!

God bless you!

—Pastor Mike Tolone

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!

Scripture carries spiritual vitality.

That’s why it doesn’t return void.

Wherever it encounters an open heart, it brings refreshment, nourishment, and new life.

Isaiah 55:8-11 supports this. It says: 8 “For My thoughts are not your thoughts, nor are your ways My ways,” says the Lord.

9 For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are My ways higher than your ways, and My thoughts than your thoughts.

10 “For as the rain comes down, and the snow from heaven, and do not return there, but water the earth, and

make it bring forth and bud, that it may give seed to the sower and bread to the eater, 11 so shall My word be that goes forth from My mouth; it shall not return to Me void, but it shall accomplish what I please, and it shall prosper in the thing for which I sent it.”

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, 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

Newsong Church

Faith In God Church & Bible Institute

Strict enforcement of angle parking regulations by NYPD begins

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

Throwing garbage/objects from apartment windows is UNLAWFUL, DANGEROUS and could cause you to receive a community complaint and fine.

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Gucci • Dior • Dita • Cazal • Marc Jacobs • Fendi • D&G • Polo • Versace • Prada • Armani • Charriol

28

KIDS EYEGLASSES

$

2 PA I R

99

99

W/POLYCARBONATE LENSES & FRAME

Reg. $69.99 each

D&G • Polo • Versace • Prada • Armani • Charriol Restrictions Apply. With Coupon only.