Co-op City Times 02/20/16

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Power plant ‘beats the clock’ in weekend gas switchover

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Vol. 51 No. 8

Saturday, February 20, 2016

Hundreds of shareholders express interest in prepaid carrying charge proposal

BY JIM ROBERTS

More than 600 shareholders have informed Riverbay they are interested in the proposed Water & Sewer Savings program that would require them prepaying their carrying charges for a year, thus giving them a significant 6% carrying charge discount while helping to reduce the community’s annual water bill from New York City by more than one million dollars each year.

Under the proposed voluntary plan being spearheaded by Board President Cleve Taylor, any shareholder who prepays their carrying charges for one year would receive a one-time 6% discount on their carrying charges for a one-year period. The plan was unanimously approved by the Board of Directors at their Open Board meeting on Jan. 13.

“We are very pleased that this program will be successful based on the response we’ve gotten so far,” said Peter Merola, Riverbay’s Director of Finance.

“Having 800+ shareholders sign up would be the perfect world, but even with 70 percent of that amount we could save approximately $700,000 annually on the community’s water and sewer bills. Anything we do does save us money.”

Shareholders received a survey in their February carrying charge bills explaining the program in detail and asking them to fill out the survey. A second copy of the survey will also go out in the March carrying charge bills.

The offer to shareholders aims to raise approximately $10.1 million which would allow Co-op City to prepay all of its New York City water and sewer charges under the city’s Multi-Family Conservation Program (MCP) thereby saving the community and its shareholders $1.4 million, or 12%, on annual water charges.

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Open House brings information for those hoping to rebuild their lives after interaction with criminal justice system

BY ROZAAN BOONE

The Osborne Association’s Justice Community program will be hosting an Open House in Co-op City on February 23 to inform the community about their services to help those 18-24 years of age who have been involved with the criminal justice system to reassimilate into mainstream society.

The Open House will be held in Room 10 of the Dreiser Center, 177 Dreiser Loop. There will be two sessions, the first from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., and the second from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Working in association with the Mayor’s Fund to Advance New York City, the NYC Center for Economic Opportunity and the NYC Department of Probation, the Osborne Association offers 8 weeks of career development and training to individuals in the 18-24 age group who are looking to turn their lives around. Some participants may be up to 30 years of age.

Eligible participants in this free job readiness program must be at-risk, or have been involved with the criminal justice system within the last year and they must live in the 10475 zip code.

They are provided with MetroCards to travel to and from their training loca-

tions and also provided breakfast and lunch daily. They also earn stipends for successfully completing their training.

Founded by Thomas Mott Osborne, an industrialist and former mayor of Auburn, NY, the Osborne Association has an 83-year history of working with, and helping, current and formerly incarcerated men and women, as well as with the children and families of those affected by incarceration of a loved one, providing such services as televisiting, as well as family counseling and mentoring, among many other services.

Osborne himself spent one week living as a prisoner in an Auburn prison and left that experience determined to turn America’s prisons from “human scrap heaps into human repair shops,” according to the company’s website. Mr. Osborne later went on to become a warden at Sing Sing where his tenure was marked by the lowest level of recidivism among prisoners.

He also established the Mutual Welfare League and the National Society of Penal Information.

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BY JIM ROBERTS

While most shareholders were sleeping warmly throughout last Friday night’s bone-chilling winter blast, members of the Riverbay Power Plant were racing against the clock to convert the plant from natural gas to oil and meet a deadline from Con Edison.

Under the interruptible rate schedule that Riverbay gets from Con Ed, the Co-op City community receives a discount of $6 million a year compared to the scheduled rates for natural gas. As part of that discount program, Riverbay and other big users must switch from natural gas to oil on short notice whenever Con Ed’s system is under duress due to high demand caused by extreme cold like the “polar vortex” that swept through the region last weekend.

The call from Con Edison came last

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Friday and the Power Plant’s midnight shift set out to switch all the boilers over from natural gas to burning oil instead, with a deadline of 10 a.m.

Saturday morning. (The burning of natural gas then resumed this past Monday.)

According to Deputy Power Plant Manager Dave Stone, this conversion during the bitter cold weather proved especially challenging.

“Boiler three gave us some difficulty. It tripped over a couple of times and we had to re-light it,” Stone said.

“We got that one online just under the wire.” In addition, a gas turbine tripped once due to a safety component involving the extremely low temperatures.

A construction project in the plant has created a large opening covered by plywood instead of cinder block and brick, making the temperatures even lower. “It was wicked cold. The guys are walking around inside the plant with coats on,” Stone said.

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Borough President honors Co-op City detectives

The office of Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. recently recognized five Co-op City detectives and three Public Safety officers for arresting two individuals last Spring suspected of playing a role in a shooting just days prior in Section 5. The arrest led to the immediate recovery of two illegal handguns and provided information which was used in a larger investigation conducted by the Bronx District Attorney’s office and the NYPD which resulted in the felony arrests last summer of 17 suspected street gang members operating throughout the borough. Certificates of Recognition from the Borough President were presented by Co-op City General Manager Noel Ellison (center) to Lieutenant Anthony Warner, Detective Joseph Monahan, Detective Antonio Sealy and Detective Jacinto Cruz. Also in attendance were Chief Frank Apollo (far left) and Captain James Keappock (far right). Not present that day but also honored were Detective Edwin Rodriguez, Sergeant Elizabeth Del Valle, ESU Officer Mitchell Romano and ESU Officer Carie Wyatt.

Photo by Bill Stuttig

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Carrying Charge Riverbay spends approximately $15 million in community-wide water and sewer charges to the City of New York’s Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). Riverbay currently pays most of its water and sewer charges based on actual usage as measured by a meter.

New York City’s MCP allows residential housing companies such as Riverbay to pay a fixed cost for water and sewer based on the number of apartments in the building. Riverbay has already switched over some buildings to the MCP but the hope is to switch over every building and thus increase the savings by $1.4 million annually. The fixed cost provides a significant discount compared to paying the actual meter readings.

The corporation needs approximately 865 shareholders to sign up for the prepaid carrying charge program in order to be able to pre-pay all its water and sewer charges for the rest of the buildings and take advantage of all of

Open house

continues Thomas Osborne’s work, offering a variety of training and services in five critical and inter-dependent areas – achieving economic independence, maintaining healthy lifestyles, reconnecting families, reducing reliance on incarceration and strengthening communities. To that end, the company provides work readiness and career planning, participation in community benefit projects, employment literacy, green jobs literacy, internship assistance, activities to develop critical thinking skills and one-on-one counseling.

There are several sites located throughout New York State, including the Bronx, Brooklyn, Rikers Island, and also in several state correctional facilities. The Bronx location is at 809 Westchester Avenue, Bronx, NY 10455.

According to Faatimah Croston, an Internship Specialist at the Osborne Association and a Co-op City resident of Building 12 for the past 6 years, she was drawn to the agency because she has dealt with non-profits for most of her adult life and earnestly wanted to worked at an organization that was making a positive impact on society, specifically young adults, who maybe might

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the additional $1.4 million in savings for shareholders. However, Riverbay can continue switching over groups of buildings at a time to the city’s MCP as money becomes available.

Merola said Riverbay will be able to calculate the total number of shareholders who are interested in participating after other surveys are returned with the March bills and then determine how much money will be available for the program.

“This program will save money for everyone in Co-op City – those people who participate by pre-paying their carrying charges will save 6 percent and all the other shareholders benefit by reducing the community’s water costs by another 6 percent,” he said.

Given the need for state approval and further inspections and meter installations by New York City should such permission be granted, it could take up to six months before formal implementation of the program begins.

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made the deadline, which was made even tenser because of potential monetary penalties from Con Edison to Co-op City of up to $400,000 each day if the plant couldn’t convert to oil.

Before upgrades to the power plant in recent years, Riverbay was assessed millions of dollars in penalties for failing to make the conversions to oil from gas according to Arthur Debowski of Great Eastern Energy, Riverbay’s outside energy management company.

Two failures to make the emergency conversion in a given heating season forces the community off of Con Ed’s financially beneficial interruptible rate program for up to 15 months, he said, exorbitantly affecting the community’s bottom line by millions of dollars during that period.

“The guys in the plant got through it,” Stone said. “There were a number of headaches going through the process, a number of trips and we’re troubleshooting a lot of this in real time. We’re trying

to make adjustments so that we can maintain heat and hot water without any interruption of service to apartments.

“We feel that the guys did a really good job based on the fact that nobody called and said ‘where is my hot water?’

At the end of the day the cooperators are our customers and we maintained service to them throughout the nearly ten hours of work. That was the most important goal,” Stone said.

The cold arctic blast left a few tasks for the plant staff to address. A couple of condensate pumps that normally pump water from 180 to 200 degrees froze and have to be repaired.

Stone thanked the staff at the plant, particularly Lance Bronstein, chief engineer; Paul Loughren, assistant chief and the power plant staff members from Local 94 who worked through the night.

“They all earned an ‘atta boy’ for this one,” he said. “They maintained service during an extremely difficult and challenging time.”

“I have been fighting and advocating for programs for ex-offenders to come to Co-op City for years. I am happy that this training program is funded for 10475, includes at-risk, and trains ages 18-30,” said Sajous.

“I’m really excited about being able to make a positive impact on the community in which I live,” Faatimah said.

“It’s gratifying to be able to do something and bring it back home to benefit your neighbors.”

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have been overlooked and just need the opportunities to succeed.

She said that once she became aware that their funders were going to expand to the northeast Bronx, and she saw the 10475 zip code listed as one of the catch net areas, she immediately got in touch with Riverbay’s Community Relations Director, Michelle Sajous.

“Because I live in Co-op City, I know there are quality of life issues and I also know that there are young people who need assistance with career development,” said Faatimah. “I wanted to do something about it and I wanted to hit the ground running and get the young people of Co-op City involved in the program. I believe our program is very unique in that it specifically addresses the needs of young people in regards to job readiness.”

Faatimah said that she is positive that young people who attend the February 23rd Open House in the Dreiser Center and take full advantage of the programs and services being offered by the Justice Community and Justice Plus programs will see positive results. “It’s about the individual,” she said. “If they do their part, we will do our best in every way to assist them.”

Anonymous calls to Public Safety

Periodically, cooperators may witness someone violating the housing company’s rules and regulations, however, it has been reported to Management that some people are apprehensive about reporting the situation for fear of their identity being divulged to the violator in question.

Please know that you may request to remain anonymous when you contact the Co-op City Public Safety Department (CCPD) regarding said issues and the Public Safety dispatchers, officers and supervisors have been instructed to accept these

Power Plant

calls and investigate, accordingly.

If, however, you feel forced to surrender your identification in order to lodge your complaint, immediately request to speak with a supervisor.

Rest assured that you should feel comfortable placing these calls to our Public Safety Department, as oftentimes residents are the first to know when an incident is taking place and in most cases who the individuals involved are, as well.

Thank you very much for your cooperation.

—Riverbay Management

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Education Park Blood Drive

The Northeast Bronx Education Park, in conjunction with the New York Blood Center, will host a winter blood drive from 8:45 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, February 23rd in Truman High School’s auditorium. Staff from all of the Education Park schools, along with students and staff from Truman High School, have already pledged to give blood. Anyone 16 years old or older and weighing more than 110 pounds is eligible to give blood.

Anyone from the Co-op City community who would like to donate would be welcome. The drive is held to help overcome the perennial shortage of blood during the cold weather months.

Black History Month Celebration in Co-op City

The National Council of Negro Women, Inc., Co-op City Section, and the Riverbay Fund will cosponsor the 15th Annual Youth celebration of Black History Month on Saturday, February 27, 1-4 p.m., in Auditorium B of the Dreiser Community Center.

This will be an afternoon of singing, dancing, stepping, poetry, Spoken Word, storytelling and much more. Admission is free and light refreshments will be served.

Youth groups interested in showcasing their talent at this celebration, or for more information, please call (917) 399-2643 or (917) 826-5644.

Save the date and plan to attend, Saturday, February 27.

Annual Co-op City Spelling Bee

The annual Co-op City Spelling Bee, sponsored by the African American Association of Co-op City with support from the Riverbay Fund, will be held on Saturday, March 19, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. in Room 31 of the Bartow Center. Stay tuned for more details as they become available.

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Public Safety begins training 12 new officers to be deployed on April 29th

BY BILL STUTTIG

ing. We wish all the The Department of Public recruits the best of luck in Safety this week began traintheir new endeavor and we ing 12 new recruits who are support their quest of expected to join the force in becoming part of the fabric late April at the conclusion of of Public Safety and of this a ten-week training program. great community.”

Chief Frank Apollo, The new recruits were Commanding Officer of chosen from more than Public Safety, said this week 200 who took a comprethat the 12 new officers will hensive entrance exam, replace officers who have left Apollo explained. “These the nearly 100-officer force new officers also went due to retirement since the through an extensive backlast class of new recruits last Lieutenant Shelda Williams, Public Safety’s Director of Training, ground check, physical addressed the new recruits during their first day of classroom train- agility and psychological summer. ing earlier this week.

Photo by Bill Stuttig Some of older officers have exams.” retired recently while some younger “We truly welcome this new class as The officers will begin patrols ones have gone on to other opportuniit assists us in filling vacancies which immediately after graduation from the ties in the law enforcement field includwe currently have in the department,” current ten-week training program. ing joining the New York Police Chief Apollo explained. “With the Graduation ceremonies are scheduled Department during their latest round of warmer weather coming upon us soon for April 29th.

The new officers will be assigned to recruiting, the Chief explained. Apollo we will be able to better cover spring patrol both day and night shifts with added that a few of the new recruits and summer events and the demands of experienced Public Safety officers durfrom this past summer’s training prothe community with our newly hired ing their first weeks on the job, to gain gram simply didn’t pass their probapersonnel. The new recruits are in store first-hand knowledge of the community tionary period up to the department’s for a challenging curriculum which standards and thus were relieved of contains a strong foundation that stress(Continued on page 4) their duties. es the importance of community polic-

106 Riverbay management employees saluted for perfect attendance

Management and Local 153 and 282 employees who worked through 2015 without calling in sick once were honored for their loyalty and dedication to the community with a luncheon Wednesday in the Dreiser auditorium. Each was presented a certificate of appreciation from Riverbay Corporation. Riverbay Director of Human Resources Innelle M. Cooper and General Manager Noel Ellison, who was also honored for perfect attendance, each offered their thanks and appreciation. GM Ellison said, “I know I can depend on each and every one of you because your dedication to come to work every single day speaks to the pride that you take in your job. You are what makes Riverbay Corporation a great corporation.” Employees honored were: Mary Ahland; Saturninus Alcide; Samir Al-Gaylani; Michael Ambo; Frank Apollo; Pamela Apollo; Steyvon Baker; Kianna Bartley; Richard Bell; Katherine Bell; Ismael Bermudez; David Best; Amaryllis Bizardi; Eunice Johnson Braithwaite Claudia Budnitskiy; Chris Bulat; Jonathan Caban; Hugo Castillo; Sherron Clarke; Reginald Connell; Raymond Cooper; Josue Coronel; Jose A. Cruz; Tanya M. Cruz; Marissa Cruz; Omar De Los Angeles; Heriberto Diaz; Victor Dickson; Nyema Dolma; Kenneth C. Duchnowski; Margaret Echevarria; Noel Ellison; Lois English; Kimberly Engrassia; Jessica Felice; David Fraguada; Ranee Gaynor Parker; Mark Giacoia; Mark Gordon; Michelle G. Harris; Tonin Jakaj; Nurissa Jacqueline James Cox; Theodore Jefferson; Jillian Joseph; Hassan Karim; Toma Kastrati; James Keappock; Raymond Kenny; John Key; Tamira King; Aleksander Knezevic; Vasilj Kocovic; Leka Kocovic; Lynn Krantz; Larisa Lipovetskaya; Alberto Vasquez Lizasoain; Luis Lopez; Louis Loscalzo Jr.; Gail Mallea-Ragin; Anginet Martinez; Therese Mavinga; Alisa McCluney; Sheena McNeill; James Melendez; Peter G. Merola; Peter P. Miranda; Warren Mitchell; Roberta Morgan; Michael Munns; Trenise Myrie; Hector Narvaez; Janine Nelson; Victoria Net; Danielle O’Connor; Obed Ortiz; Luz Pena; Dindyal Persuad; Hubert Phillip; Rosalind Pierce; Linda Pujols; Julio Ramirez; Daniel Rivera; Daliah Rodriguez; David Rodriguez; Joan D. Rubin; Michelle Sajous; Louis Salegna; Benjamin Samalot; John Samura; Michael Saunders; Richard Schmidt; John Sue; Shenese Talton; Robert Tausch; Monique Troupe; Andrea Tuberman; Kim Marie Umstead; Filomena Velasquez; Evelyn Ward; Anthony Warner; Sharan White; Linda Elaine Williams; Kirk Williams; Carl Wright; Paul Zadrima; and Filip Zadrima.

Photos by Bill Stuttig

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New recruits and then will be added to the regular patrol shift schedule.

But before they do that, they must successfully complete their ten weeks of training.

This will be the second class of recruits trained under the new leadership of Public Safety Training Director Lt. Shelda Williams who took over the function upon the 2015 promotion to Captain of Public Safety’s long-time former Training Director, James Keappock.

In the current class which began this week, aside from the material featured in other training programs, a renewed emphasis is being placed on community relations, courtesy and carrying out patrol duties in a professional, caring manner.

Lt. Williams said as the new class kicked-off this week: “We will continue with the emphasis on community policing and continue with the courtesy, professionalism and respect. With all the things going on in the world, we want to make sure that these officers come out and continue to help the community, work with the community and enhance the community and be part of the overall effort to make this a better place than it already is.”

Williams added that in the past few years, Public Safety’s training curriculum has been altered slightly to include an emphasis on domestic

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cases (family disputes) and techniques for questioning persons in the field.

In addition to the academics, there is additional physical training in handcuffing, searching, use of batons, restraint holds, and takedown methods and the use of aerosol subject restraint spray (OC).

Spray training takes place in the third of the eight weeks of training.

Each trainee will be sprayed with the OC spray they will be required to use if necessary once they are on the streets as a member of the Public Safety Department.

Each new recruit is also required to train in the use of batons and fending off attacks and defending themselves.

Despite the previous experience that some of the officers bring to the job, each new recruit is required to successfully complete ten weeks of full time training before being placed in the field.

Compared to the state requirements, which call for 100 hours of training to become a state-certified peace officer, officers recruited for Riverbay’s Department of Public Safety go through nearly 360 hours of training and 80 hours of field training before they are allowed to begin patrolling the community. In addition, the new officers will then receive an additional 60 hours of

firearms training.

The daily regimen of training for the new recruits takes in a wide variety of policing skills and situational preparation designed to make the recruits ready for almost any situation that can occur when on patrol.

The curriculum includes training in report writing, the ethics of law enforcement, preliminary investigations, domestic violence, laws of arrest, civil liability, the proper use of physical force and deadly force, search and seizure laws, understanding the New York State court system and understanding penal law, civil law and criminal law.

Chief Apollo also decided three years ago to add four days of classes in First Aid and CPR and required occupational safety training, and a thorough explanation of Riverbay Corporation, its structure and how Public Safety plays a vital role in the corporation and serving the community.

Extensive training is also provided on Public Safety’s partnership with the NYPD in reporting what occurs within the community and providing invaluable assistance to the NYPD, specifically the 45th Precinct, during its investigations into criminal activities within this community.

Co-op City seniors enjoyed an early Valentine’s Day celebration Wednesday, February 10, presented by JASA in Room 31 of the Bartow Center.

Entertainment was provided throughout the festivities by DJ Woody who brought a floor full of dancers up from their chairs. Heart-shaped balloons and good food kept the celebration warm during a cold February chill and made for a memorable afternoon for all.

Photos by Jim Roberts

DR. LEWIS WOLSTEIN Seniors encouraged to write their memoirs through city-funded program offered at JASA center The SU-CASA Program at the Bartow Senior Center kicked off its winter memoir writing workshop last Thursday with resident storyteller Wallace Bass Boyd.

“If you have a desire to gather your life story for friends and family, this is a great place to start,” said Boyd, who was one of 102 New York City artists to win SU-CASA’s $5,500 individual program grant, funded by New York City through the New York Department of Aging and the New York Department of Cultural Affairs. Bronx Council for the Arts administers the grant.

The memoir class at the Bartow Center meets twice weekly though June in Room 31 at the Bartow JASA location on Tuesdays and Thursday at 10 a.m. on both days.

Boyd, a journalist and creative writer, is a licensed tour guide in New York City and Washington, DC. He led a similar class at the Riverdale YM-YWHA last winter and has expanded the program to give seniors more of an opportunity to express themselves both literally and artistically.

The Thursday session focuses on the techniques of memoir writing, while the Tuesday session is an “Art Lab” and is devoted to creating and organizing pic-

tures, drawings, and other artworks related to the memoir. All submissions will be collected in a booklet that writers will receive for their submissions in the program.

Writers will read their pieces at a public program on June 30.

The SUCASA artist-in-residency program grew out of pilot program that began in 2009 when 12 artists were placed in nine senior centers cross the five boroughs.

In 2011, a $200,000 grant from the National Endowment for the Arts allowed the program to expand to 50 artists across the five boroughs under the Seniors Partnering the Artists Citywide (SPARC) Program. The New York Department of Aging continued funding this program at the same level from 2012 to 2015.

In 2016, the New York City Council acquired the program from the Department of Aging, expanded the funding to $1.02 million and renamed it the SU-CASA initiative. SU-CASA supports 102 residencies – two in each city council district across the city.

For the first time, organizations were eligible to apply as well, and the stipend to individual artists was increased to $5,500.

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It’s Happening in Co-op City 19th Annual Black History Month Film Festival

At the 19th Annual Black History Month Film Festival on February 6th, the African-American Voices sang a medley of songs in tribute to the recently deceased vocalist, Natalie Cole, including "Unforgettable," "Everlasting Love," and "Mr. Melody." Dr. Frances Cress Welsing, who also recently joined the ancestors, was remembered by the presentation of her film entitled, "The Cress Theory of Color Confrontation." The music of "Earth, Wind & Fire" was enjoyed by all in attendance in memory of the music genius of the late Maurice White, leader of this R&B, soul, funk, jazz, disco, pop, rock, Latin and African band since 1969. Following the refreshments, a Tariq Nasheed film, "Hidden Colors 3" was shown, featuring our friend and neighbor, Kaba Kamene. You can obtain a copy of the films by calling our office at 718-379-5555.

L-R: Ron Scott, Diane Scott, Keith Witherspoon (leader), Reva Jones, Susan Mondesire and Deborah C. Nelson.

Photo by Michelle Marbury

Left: Dolores W. Rankin, a long-time friend of Dr. John Bolling, shared her knowledge of his life as a psychiatrist and humanitarian.

Right: Michelle Marbury recited, "And Still I Rise," a poem written by Dr. Maya Angelou, denoting the great achievements made by these four African-Americans.

This event was sponsored by the African-American Association of Co-op City, which meets again on Thursday, March 10th at 7:00 p.m. in Dreiser Center, Room 15; 718-379-5555.

NAACP and PS 160 celebrate Black History

On Wednesday, the Co-op City branch of the NAACP partnered with the administration and students of P.S. 160 to celebrate Black History Month and Respect All Week by showcasing the first ever NAACP/P.S. 160 Black History Month Poster and Essay Contest. The winning essay entries were read and the posters were displayed. The program also featured dramatizations by students of key historical events in the Civil Rights Movement. All of the essay and poster contest winners were presented Certificates of Appreciation and Barnes and Noble gift cards by Co-op City’s NAACP President Jerome Rice with the assistance of State Assemblyman Mike Benedetto and P.S. 160 Principal Lori Baker. The essay winners are: Jewel Amponsah, Yesator Adabe, Delitso Chapema, and Justin Thomas. The art winners are Dezyna Cooley, Aldaine Brown, Carlos Martinez Jr., and Adae Godwin.

If your club or organization has a special event, send us your photos and captions to share with your neighbors!

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Elevator Inspections Schedule Elevator Category 1/5/combo inspections are required by city law. These inspections will be conducted in Co-op City according to the schedule below. Each inspection will take 1½ - 2 hrs. to complete.

We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience as we work to ensure the safety of your elevators.

DATE 2/23, TUES.

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BUILDING 2A 2A 2B 2B

CAR 1 2 3 4

INSPECTION CAT 1 CAT 1 CAT 1 CAT 1

TIME 8:00 A.M. TO FOLLOW 1:00 P.M. TO FOLLOW

2/24, WED.

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8:00 A.M. TO FOLLOW 1:00 P.M. TO FOLLOW

2/25, THURS.

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2016 Window Guard forms

Beginning this past Monday, February 15, as mandated by the City of New York, Riverbay began its second attempt to collect completed Window Guard forms with Riverbay employees knocking on the doors of those shareholders who have not returned their complete forms.

Visits will take place Monday through Saturday, 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. for the next week.

All employees will have Riverbay I.D's. Your cooperation is appreciated.

Bike Riding in Co-op City Shareholders are reminded that bike riding is prohibited except on designated paths within the community.

Please be cautious and look out for pedestrians, especially our elderly cooperators. In addition, bikers should ride at a reasonable speed so as not to hurt anyone in the event there is a collision. Failure to adhere to the designated bike paths within the community and/or riding at an excessive speed, can result in a community complaint.

Parents, please advise your children of these rules.

Thank you for your cooperation.

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Important Notice to Shareholders of Building 20 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 20 100-120-140 Asch Loop

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New 3 yr.

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Public Safety Report

CCPD offers illness prevention tips for the start of the flu season

BY LIEUTENANT PAM APOLLO

At this time of year, the opportunities for exposure to the flu virus and other illnesses increases. Flu has been overshadowed by coverage of another illness in the media but the risk is still there. By taking a few simple precautions you can greatly reduce your risk of exposure to flu and other illnesses. The Department of Public Safety offers these tips to keep you safe during the cold and flu season. If you have never gotten a flu shot, this may be a good year to start. The healthier everyone can be, the better.

Not since the big “Swine Flu” epidemic a few years ago has the flu received media attention but flu is still with us. Every year there is a different strain of flu with scientists coming up with a current vaccination to combat the current disease. Some years vaccines are in short supply after the media creates flu awareness. It is always best to get your vaccine before supplies run low or you actually catch a full blown case of the flu.

Flu season can last until May or June so if you haven’t had a vaccination yet it can still be useful. If you have ever had the flu, you know it is not something you would like to experience again. Fortunately the large number of people receiving flu vaccinations and public awareness about flu served to limit the spread of flu and other illnesses.

The symptoms and degree of illness caused by the flu virus vary for each individual. Some people will become very ill while others sustain only very minor symptoms. Your general health and other risk factors will determine how the flu virus will affect you.

Persons with other underlying health problems can face serious complications in connection with this or any other flu. Risk factors include the elderly, young children, pregnant women, obesity, diabetes, asthma and those with compromised immune systems. Those at high risk of complications should see their doctor and consider being vaccinated against this year’s strain of the flu. Vaccination has proved to be highly effective in preventing flu infection.

The single most important step everyone can take to prevent contracting this or any other illness is frequent and thorough hand washing. This is especially important for school age children. Children may sneeze or cough and than come in contact with items other children may touch. Children may then touch their face allowing flu germs to enter the eyes, nose or mouth very easily. By washing your hands frequently and thoroughly with warm water and soap, you minimize the risk from this type of exposure. If soap and water is not available, hand sanitizer should be utilized. Hand sanitizer is available in small containers which can easily be carried in a pocket or purse. Some of these decorative, small containers have cases designed to be clipped onto a lunch bag, backpack or belt loop.

If you or any member of your family exhibit flu symptoms be sure to stay home from work or school, get plenty of bed rest and increase fluid consumption.

These are very important steps in preventing the spread of the flu virus. This gives the body a chance to rest and recover as rapidly as possible. Any school closings or outbreaks in the New York City schools can be found on the NYC website www.nyc.gov/flu.

Be sure to notify your child’s school if your child becomes ill with the flu or any other contagious illness. Follow the advice of your doctor to determine (Continued on page 30)

Co-op City Times / February 20, 2016

OPPORTUNITIES AT CO-OP CITY

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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

Bid P891, Carpet Voucher Program - To Provide Carpet for Incoming Cooperators and Transferring Cooperators.

Bids will be opened on March 10, 2016 Bids must be delivered not later than 2 p.m.

If you are interested in bidding on this project contact bpenn@riverbaycorp.com.

This is a purchase and install contract.

Winning bidder must provide insurance and must have a showroom in their store.

Bid P893 Kitchen Doors, Drawer Fronts, & Laminate Sheets Bids are due not later than 2 p.m. on March 3, 2016 This is a purchase-only contract.

The winning bidder will be given a contract.

If you are interested in bidding on this project contact bpenn@riverbaycorp.com

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

New Job Posting: Open to All applicants from February 2, 2016 to February 11, 2016 Job Reference #: 16-07

Parking Attendant Parking Facilities THIS IS AN “ON-CALL” CONTINGENT POSITION. This ideal employee will be responsible for the day-to-day responsibilities duties of monitoring and maintaining security of vehicles at garage locations; control and monitor equipment for garage entry/exit; ensure cooperators use access cards; validate authorized passes.

Job Description: Ideal candidate will: • Direct motorists to parking areas or parking spaces, using hand signals or flashlights as necessary.

• Patrol parking areas to prevent vehicle damage and vehicle or property thefts.

• Greet customers and issue transient and courtesy tickets to visitor.

• Calculate parking charges, and collect fees from customers.

• Issue ticket stubs.

• Lift, position, and remove barricades to open or close parking areas.

• Inspect vehicles to detect any damage and take pictures using garage issued cameras.

• Maintain logbooks, tally daily receipts, and report activities to supervisor.

• Check elevators to make sure operable.

• Check bathrooms for cleanliness and clean as necessary.

• Sweep debris from front of garage (in the winter season shovel snow).

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements: HS Diploma or equivalent.

Ideal candidate will have excellent customer service skills.

Candidate should have cash handling experience.

Applicant must have ability to walk for long periods of time, twist, kneel, push, stoop; work in inclement weather; as well as lift and carry up to 40 pounds.

Must be available for emergency work.

Must be able to speak fluent English.

Bi-Lingual is a plus.

Days and Hours: Will vary on a flexible schedule We will attempt to provide reasonable accommodations as appropriate and required by the circumstances FLSA: Non - Exempt Testing Requirements: Basic Math Test; Drug

Screening Test; Background check.

How to Apply: All applicants are advised to submit a resume along with the application. Applications are given out at the below address from 9am to 4pm: ———————————————————— New Job Posting: (Open to All applicants from February 4, 2016 to February 12, 2016) Job Reference #: (16-08)

Corporate Office Services Manager Office Services This position is responsible for the oversight and supervision of a staff responsible for a variety of clerical and office support services functions.

Responsibilities include planning, organizing and overseeing the operation of Administration Reception, Mailroom Services, Residential Files, Stockroom and Supplies.

Job Description: Ideal candidate will: • Direct motorists to parking areas or parking spaces, using hand signals or flashlights as necessary.

• Manages all employees of the department and is responsible for the performance management, performance, development and training.

• Receives and reviews first step grievances from clerical staff; serves as liaison to union representatives and consults with managerial staff in search for solutions.

• Conducts studies and analyses of clerical operating procedures, work techniques and systems and monitors and evaluates department performance to maintain operating procedures in accordance with overall needs of the Corporation.

• Oversees the day-to-day operations of the corporate/resident file room.

• Oversees the day-to-day operations of the corporate mailroom, which includes the delivery of all interoffice mail and packages across the campus.

• Oversees the day-to-day operations of the main office front desk.

• Coordinates preventive maintenance and service calls to all corporate copiers.

• Coordinate courier services to assist with parcel delivery, rent collection transportation, and governmental agency forms processing.

• Reviews and monitors general supply distribution.

• Oversees lease administration, and corporate-wide equipment inventory, and assists corporate-wide staff (Continued on page 30)

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 718-320-3672 with the Job Title and Job Reference # on the TOP RIGHT CORNER of the resume. *Riverbay Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer* Applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, creed, ethnicity, alienage, citizenship, color, religion, national origin, age, sex or sexual preference, marital status, military status, disability or any other recognized protected basis under any applicable federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. Please inform Human Resources if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process.

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Co-op City Times / February 20, 2016

Autism Family Fun Day & Other Resources

Director’s Viewpoint

Evelyn Turner Second Vice President Co-op City’s Youth Committee in collaboration with Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Eta Omega, Omega Chapter is sponsoring a Family Fun Day on Saturday, March 5. The fun event is for children affected by Autism and other disabilities. Location: 177 Dreiser Loop – Auditorium C, 2nd floor. Time: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Come and enjoy games, dancing, Zumba and networking. Space is limited and registration is required via e-mail – ffautism@gmail.com or by calling 917-3241033. Please note that all children must be accompanied and supervised by parent/s or adult for the duration of the event. Refreshments will be served.

Girls Basketball At Truman High School The Westchester Hoopers AAU Basketball – Girls Youth Program is now located at our own Truman High School. The instruction starts at the 3rd grade and continues all the way through 12th grade. According to the CEO of the league, basketball can be used as a tool for success in life by developing and training young girls to be able to compete on a high level, to get ready for college. The league is striving to instill a solid foundation of morals, self-confidence, healthy eating, and athletic stamina in all players which they can use throughout their lives.

Tryouts are at Harry S. Truman High School, 750 Baychester Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475. Tryout dates are February 27th & March 5th.

4th - 6th grades from 9:00 to 10:15 a.m.

7th - 8th grade: 10:30 – 11:45 a.m.

9th – 12th grade: 12 – 2 p.m.

For more information, email – upliftoils@aol.com, 914-403-2207 or Hooperscoach@gmail.com.

The Youth Committee with Board approval is proud to support this initiative for GIRLS! This organization has

been playing basketball in New York for nine years, and the program has the wonderful distinction of sending each graduating player on to college basketball.

What Does It Take? A Career Panel Discussion In celebrating of Black History Month, the Boys & Girls Club - KEYSTONE Teen Program in New Rochelle, New York sponsored an outstanding Career Panel Discussion for Youth on February 12. We were ALL inspired by the gems of wisdom from a panel of trailblazers who looked like the audience.

Gabriella Simpson serves as Director of Communication for NBCUniversal. In 2014, Ebony.com recognized Simpson for her industry-wide accomplishments and commitment to diversity and inclusion. Novia Rose, an alumna of SUNY Oswego, is with the 2016 Tribeca Film Festival as a Social Media Consultant.

Michael D. Armstrong is Executive Vice President and General Manager International Brand Development, Viacom International Media Networks. Chauncey Hamlet is the Manager of Portfolio Marketing for PepsiCola. Nelson Boyce is the Director of Agency Business Development at Google overseeing the Public Group Holding Company of Advertising Agencies. Joyce Smith is the Supervising Assistant District Attorney for the Special Prosecutions Bureau of the Queens County District Attorney’s Office.

The young people wanted to know how it was growing up in the ghetto and what motivated them to get to where they are. They appeared amazed to hear their personal journeys from high school to corporate America and the legal profession. Some of the “gems” of wisdom were: Look at doubt in the face and do it with excellence.

Read the Harriet Tubman story. To have a dream, think about it and it will come true with hard work. Impress yourself, respect yourself and expect more from yourself.

Move on from people not for you, and it’s ok to cut people out of your life. Change is one thing you can count on in your life. Surround yourself with the right people.

Challenge self in every avenue. You have to believe in yourself. You can be smart and still be yourself.

Rivers Run Community Garden

Newsletter – Beginning a Growing Season Thank all of you who braved the weather to come out to our first meeting of the new planting year. It was a pleasure seeing, planning and being with you.

Don’t forget to get involved. Join a committee and use your skills to have an even better outcome this year.

The 2016 Membership fee of $20 per year is due. We will be collecting this fee at the February and March meeting.

If you would like to pay by mail, please make check payable to Rivers Run Community Garden and forward to Rivers Run, Attn: Gail Sharbaan, 100 Casals Pl #32K, Bronx, NY 10475.

Important dates (All are welcome): • February 27th - Fruit Tree Pruning Workshop at Drew Garden, East Tremont Avenue, Bronx NY at 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

• March 17th - Open Meeting at Dreiser Loop, Rm. 9 beginning at 7 p.m.

• March 19th - GreenThumb Grow Together Conference at Hostos

Community College. For more information: www.greenthumbnyc.org/gardenevents.html • April 1st - Workday at the Rivers Run Garden with Osborne Group and Bronx Greene Up • April 21st - Open Meeting at Dreiser Loop, Rm 9 beginning at 7 p.m.

• April 22nd - Workday at the Rivers Run Garden with Osborne Group and Bronx Greene Up. Garden members are encouraged to take workshops sponsored by Green Thumb and the Botanical Garden as well as working in other gardens.

Knowledge is power and participation in some of the workshops qualifies Rivers Run to receive FREE stuff, like fruit trees, plants, seeds, dirt, compost, mulch and tools.

If you’d like to reach out to us, please email us at Rivers_run@yahoo.com or call Denise Shelley at 917-232-2982 or me at 718-671-3801.

—Gail Sharbaan, President of the Steering Committee

Building 33 Association

Happy Black History Month!

Happy birthday to Ms. Maude Mason!

Please come down and have a great time at our Bingo and Pokeno nights.

They are great games filled with lots of excitement. So, come down have fun and meet your neighbors!

Upcoming events Bingo night will be held on the following dates: Thursday, February 25th; Thursday, March 17th and Thursday,

March 31st. Events will be from 7-9 p.m. in the Association Room.

Thoughts and prayers for any other of our sick and shut-in neighbors. Get well soon.

We have a Facebook page: Building 33 Association. We also have a website: www.building33.org and you can email us at: bldg33Assoc@gmail.com, you can also call or text our Building 33 Hotline number 347-746-0608 —Tobias Garcia

Understand your history; you are descendants from the strongest people on planet Earth who laid the foundation for being fearless. You are a brand, so protect your brand.

How you wear your pants is important. Guys should respect ladies. The executive from Google summed it up nicely when he said to the students, “God motivates me, anything less would be a disappointment to our Maker.”

He shared with all why the first Black President is so disrespected by some. Many are successful due to having a mentor, sponsor and positive relationships in the work place.

The panelists were invited to save the date for participation in Co-op City’s College, Career & Resource Fair on Saturday, October 1.

Latino College Expo: This is an event to attend on March 19, at NYU Kimmel Center, 60 Washington Square, 4th floor. Discussions and Workshops to help students prepare and pay for college. For more information, Google “26th Annual Latino College Expo and Youth Leadership Summit.”

2016 Summer Immersion Program for Girls Who Code: Applications due March 1, 2016. This is for 10th & 11th grade students in high school. The greatest opportunities in the future will be in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM): The link to the application is: girlswhocode.com/apply. The program is FREE for all students with additional need-based scholarships.

Board Meeting: We had an eventful Board Meeting last week (7 p.m. to 12 a.m.!) Many thanks to the Public Safety Captain and Chief for sharing Section 5 crime statistics. A special thanks to the Captain for allowing me to observe activity via a working camera in Section 5 in his office last month. Plans are to keep a close eye via camera on the happenings in Section 5 from the Captain’s office.

On this day in Black History, Sidney Poitier was born in 1924. Frederick Augusta Douglass, orator and activist died in 1895 in Washington, DC. Contact me at: eturner@riverbayboard.com or 917324-1033.

Building 21 Association

Join us as we celebrate our own…

Hello fellow cooperators, shareholders and Building 21’ers! When we heard that our own Rev. Dr. Robert Smith had recently penned and released his new book – Flying with Broken Wings – we jumped at the opportunity to have him as our special guest at the Building 21 Association’s February gathering for African-American History Month. Dr. Smith’s book is available for sale on Amazon.com, so get your copy and come and have it signed by the author himself. The date: February 24th. Time is 7 p.m.. We are located in the rear of Building 21B and ALL are welcomed. Come on time, seating is limited.

Dr. Smith describes himself as a late bloomer who made some bad choices in his youth. Through this captivating book he says: “…my hope is to show the reader, it is not where you start, but where you end up and that God has a purpose for everyone.” Some of his attributes include Doctorate of Theology, a Masters of Divinity Degree, a Bachelor’s Degree in history and religious studies, and those are just some of his many accolades after coming from humble beginnings in Bedford-Stuyvesant as one of eight children. Don’t miss a great evening at Building 21.

If you have any questions regarding the 21 Association, you have three ways

of gaining information. Email your Building Association at 21association @gmail.com. Call your association at 347.504.1821, and you can attend the monthly meetings which are held every 4th Wednesday in the meeting room in the rear of the B-section at 7 p.m.

There are those of you who have asked for a place where you can come and bring your ideas for positive forward movement in our community.

That place is in The Tank: THINK TANK at Building 21 is in session every Friday, 8:30-10 p.m. Once again, we are located in the rear of 120 Bellamy Loop in the meeting room.

Floor Captain duties are minimal but powerful and very necessary. Want to become one? Contact your Building Association President. To the cooperators who have stepped up to the plate and volunteered to be Floor Captain for their floor…you know who you are; you are needed and so appreciated.

The Building 21 Association is dedicated to the self-development and empowerment of every shareholder in Co-op City. We are passionate about our community. If you share this positive energy and passion, come join us at Building 21 sometime. Bring a friend.

Bring a skeptical friend. Bring a young friend. Come, and let’s begin again!

See you around the neighborhood!

—Michelle Marbury

If you SEE something, SAY SOMETHING!!!

718-671-3050 • Co-op City Public Safety

Co-op City Times / February 20, 2016

Community Relations Committee Report Francine Reva Jones, Chairperson Linda Berk, Co-Chairperson Meeting Date: January 19, 2016 Attendance: Seven people were in attendance.

1. Community Relations Dept.

Director (CRD) (a) Black History Month Program on 2/27/16. See attached list. (b) Re-Entry Program Update.

The Community Relations Dept.

Director (CRD) is working with the Osborne Association, which received a grant and will work with people in zip code 10475. The program runs four times a year for ages 18-30. The program started last week and people are coming in for job training and young people who hang out behind Building #21 will be asked to participate. (c) Money-Saving Award Program – The CRD advised that she was working on the Riverbay Website and has not yet launched this program. (d) Health Insurance Navigators – Open Enrollment is from Nov. 1st-Jan. 31st and the BronxWorks group will be in Dreiser Center. Call 718-508-3122 for an appointment.

2. Re-enforce relationship with Truman H.S. The Chair advised that Board Director Rod Saunders has drafted a letter to Principal, Terri Alfano requesting the use of the Truman swimming pool for Co-op City residents.

3. Community Board #10 - Bay Plaza traffic improvements: Martin Prince. The Community Board #10 meeting is at the Municipal Services Office on Thursday, January 21, 2016.

In the near future, Mr. Prince will plan a Townhall meeting so that cooperators can be heard.

4. Broken street lights. The Chair advised that two street lights were fixed, one at Asch Loop and one at Coop City Blvd. and Bellamy Loop.

Another one at Bellamy Loop was not fixed and the Chair reported it again.

Martin Prince stated that if it does not get repaired, to please inform him so that he can follow-up.

5. Publicize waiting lists for basement storage units. Basement storage units are not in every building. The CRC wants to know why not.

The Chair contacted Parking Facilities Dept. Director, who responded that she was only recently assigned to this position and the lists are not yet in order for publication. She further stated that they should be ready by March 1st and she would have them published.

6. Develop a program for cooperators to attend when they break the rules, in addition to being fined. The Chair spoke briefly with attorney Munns, who gave an overview of what cooperators go through when receiving multiple community complaints. He asked the Co-op City Times editor to send us articles that occasionally appear in the Co-op City Times. I received articles on “grounds for eviction” for subletting and another one on Riverbay’s “fee schedule” listing fines. The CRD offered to obtain the requested info.

7. Work on obtaining a part-time case management/mental health worker. The Chair will check with JASA. 8. Zo Halton. Ms. Halton discussed TNR, which is “Trap-Neuter-Return” CATS. This group helps to reduce the cat population by trapping them, having them neutered and returning them to their neighborhood. Ms. Halton is often criticized for feeding cats.

However, she feeds them in order to trap them and effectively execute the process. She works with other people in the community. She came to the CRC to get the community to understand what she’s doing and to ask the community to discontinue harassing her. She is doing something good for the community by reducing its feral (untamed) cat population growth.

9. Announcements • Black History Month Film Festival – Sat. Feb. 6th, 12pm, Bartow Center, Room 31.

• Ms. Lucas announced that the Retirees of Dreiser Loop will sponsor an “Advance Health Care Planning” forum, Wed. Jan. 27, 10 a.m.-12 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 19.

10. Next meeting: February 16, at 7:00 p.m. in Boardroom #26A. Respectfully submitted, Francine Reva Jones, Chairperson

Now that the frigid days of winter are almost gone we can get back to warmer weather and more pleasant times.

Easter will be here soon and the building association would like to plan some fun things for the children of both buildings.

On Saturday, March 26th, we would like to have baskets and egg dying in the association room. There will be games, prizes and light refreshments. Please contact us and let us know if you plan to participate so we can know how many children to prepare for. You can call Ms. Martinez at 718-679-6802.

We are also moving along with the Family Fun Day in September. We have had meetings in almost all of the build-

ings in Section One. Committees are being formed. Please come and give us a hand. We wish to thank Mr. Arthur McHugh, a tax consultant for H & R Block for coming to our February meeting and providing our group with some very helpful information. At our next meeting on Tuesday, March 8th at 7:30 p.m. we will have Mr. Donovan Plummer, Grounds Department supervisor, as our guest speaker. Please come and support us in our efforts to keep our building and the surrounding areas beautiful. Wishing all of our neighbors and friends good health and prosperity in the coming year.

—Carlyn Jones

Building Two Association

Building 13 Association Inc.

Braving the extreme cold temperatures we want to thank the participants of our recent Paint Party last Saturday.

We hope you can join us when we schedule the next event. Become the artist you thought you weren’t, you will amaze yourself.

Our next Building Association Meeting will be held on Thursday, March 10, with scheduled guest speaker Joe Boiko, who handles Special Projects such as elevators and the laundry machines. Please be prompt. House business and questions on other matters will be addressed from 7:00 - 7:30 p.m.

The guest is scheduled to speak from 7:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Women Keeping It Real is scheduled for Saturday, April 2, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at 100 Casals Place (Bldg. 13) Association room. Women Keeping It Real is fun-filled and loaded with interesting conversation. It’s an inspiring, insightful, informative and often hilarious social gathering of women of all ages exchanging information, empowering and encouraging each other. A variety of issues are addressed along with mystery questions from the “Red Box.” We are always pleased to welcome new participants. We are open to the community and beyond. Remember! You must be 18 and over to participate.

Casino and Outlet Shopping (Pa.) Fundraiser Saturday, May 14, 2016, leaving Bldg. 13 at 9:00 a.m. and

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departing from the Casino at 5:00 p.m.

Cost: $50.00 ( Casino Bonus-$30 slot play, $5 food voucher - subject to change). Payment Deadline: April 16.

Payment info below.

YOGA classes are every Friday. Join us on Fridays from 7:15-8:15 p.m. in the Association room. Cost $12.00 ($2.00 donated to the building). Do something for yourself that will bring you peace, comfort and relaxation.

Checks for Building 13 events should be made payable to Building 13 Assoc.

Inc. and mailed to Building 13 Assoc., 100 Casals Place #32K, Bronx, NY 10475. For information contact Gail Sharbaan, Treasurer at 718-671-3801 or Leslie Peterson at 718-320-1370. Our website is http://www.bldg13assoc.com or e-mail us at bthirteen.assoc@yahoo. com. As always, Thanks for making our team work. —Leslie Peterson

Happy birthday, Kaelyn!

Happy, happy birthday to you, Kaelyn Amber.

You are celebrating another year.

God bless you in all of your achievements. And as you look ahead, ask God to be your guide.

Congratulations and many blessings.

God promises never to leave you.

Hold on to your dreams. Your loving family.

—Claudia Allen

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Co-op City Times / February 20, 2016

Director’s Viewpoint

Deborah Jenkins There's so much going on in our great community and I wanted to share a few things that may be of interest to you as they are to me.

Having said that, I truly encourage you to contact me at djenkins@riverbayboard.com to share those things that concern you and are of interest to you.

Under the leadership of the Chair of the Legislative Committee, Director Rod Saunders, the Board and Riverbay Management is hosting a Legislative Brunch for our elected officials. Co-op City represents a large voting block and in an election year we are being proactive in pursuing each of their attention. We desire the same access to our politicians as that which many similar communities have. The Building Association Presidents and Leaders of Co-op City's recognized community organizations have also been invited providing a broader reach and perspective. Please encourage these leaders to share. I'm sure Director Saunders and others may also share.

I'm very happy to report that the Succession Plan Resolution that I proposed passed with unanimous approval from the Board members present! I believe that this will position the corporation to move beyond crisis mode when a senior level staff member decides to retire, becomes ill or if the corporation decides to separate from an employee. Management will be held to greater accountability when it comes to submission of contracts and consultant agreements as we will begin to see where the exposure is within each department and be better positioned to vote on presented contracts and or consultant requests. By requiring greater accountability from each department director we will ensure that the community is actually receiving the biggest bang for the very comfortable bucks we pay our department heads.

Share Your Concerns

CoinMach continues to be a concern for the Contracts and Compliance Committee and we will begin to develop a concrete recommendation to present to the full Board. We will explore seriously if our best option is to manage our own laundry rooms or to remain with an outside company. Please stay tuned as there will be continued reporting regarding this from me and other directors.

Section 5 Public Safety Concerns: There have been several concerns raised about noise near the express bus stop and concerns about possible illegal activity near the Einstein Mall. These concerns have been shared with Management and Chief Apollo and they are taken very seriously. I encourage anyone who has these and any other Public Safety concerns to please contact their department so that these concerns can be properly logged. As with any complaint, if it's not reported to the appropriate authorities while it may be addressed it may not be addressed with the urgency it requires. We all deserve to live with the security of knowing that every effort is being made to keep us safe and to ensure that our quality of life remains of the highest caliber. Please contact Public Safety and any and all of the Board Directors to voice any concerns you may have.

Youth Committee: I am so happy to say that the January meeting was very exciting and encouraging!

There are a few items we'd like to put on your radar.

On February 27, 28, and March 5th, the Hoopers Girls Basketball Tryouts will be held at Truman High School for girls in grades 4-12, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. This is a unique opportunity for young girls to explore basketball as their possible sport of choice. We want to give a special shout out to longtime Co-op City resident, Vincent Williams, for bringing Mr. Bryan Williams and the Hoopers to our attention and for the opportunity to partner with and co-sponsor these events. They have been meeting in Truman for the last two years and they tour throughout the tri-state area and other parts of the country. Please share; who knows, the next Lisa Leslie, Kym Hampton or Teresa "T-Spoon" Weatherspoon may be right here in Co-op City!!

Building 25 Association

Hi neighbors of Building 25; we would like our weekly news articles to reflect safety, peace of mind for all of us and community involvement.

Building 25 Association would like to extend our condolences to the Perrine family for the loss of Joanne Perrine; may your heart be filled with the healing comfort of the memories that you hold dear.

As you all know, construction in the lobby started late December and it is now the middle of February. Hopefully we will get some information as to when the project is expected to be completed and once we receive this information it will be mentioned in a future article. For now, please continue to watch your step while the project is ongoing.

Building 25 Association is looking for a volunteer to fill the position as “Recording Secretary.” If you are interested in the position, please contact one

of the members or let it be known at our next meeting.

Our Building Association meets every third Tuesday of the month generally from September through June at 7:30 p.m. Our next meeting is scheduled for February 16 at 7:30 p.m. If you cannot make it to meetings due to scheduling or other obstacles in your way, please log onto our building email address at building25ca@gmail.com and address your emails to any or all members of Building 25 Association. Friendly reminder, if you have not already done so, please pay your dues, $5.00 per household.

This month, each week, I will close by quoting a President from the last four decades since 1976, in honor of Black History Month: “We make our colleges more affordable, we make American dreams more achievable.” William J. Clinton, 1994.

—Wanda Bailey

Buildings 30 A and B Association

Buildings 30 A and B Association likes to thank Riverbay Board President Cleve Taylor for attending our last building meeting and informing those in attendance about the latest goingson in Co-op City. Those living in building 30A let him known that they were not happy that their elevator has been

out for a long time.

As of this writing, the elevator in Building 30A is still out.

For those celebrating birthdays, anniversaries and new arrivals congratulations. Those who experienced a loss our condolences, those under the weather get well soon.

—Linda Werner

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Call 347-439-5632 on Saturday from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

On March 5, Riverbay's Youth Committee is sponsoring the 2nd Family Fun Night for Children with Autism and Other Disabilities. The co-sponsors are the Williamsbridge Club of Co-op City and the Eta Omega chapter of the AKA sorority. Please share widely with your family and friends!

Finally, I'm so excited to share that Co-op City's own Jermaine Antoinety, a member of Co-op City Baptist Church, is doing a production of The Wiz!!!

He will be holding auditions on March 5th and 12th; please check back here next week for location and time. In the meantime, please schedule your audition via email at mynameisjayy7879@gmail.com. The flyers should be posted in your buildings next week.

Closing thoughts: I know that for many years there was so much dissension and several factions on the Board. I am happy to say that while there still remains differences on the Board, the days when there were constant revelations of these differences seem to be behind. What I do believe is that there will always be opportunities to make differences greater than they are. It's really not necessary to make a mountain out of a molehill. Whenever there are 15 people in a room there will likely be 15 different opinions and that's to be expected. When we regroup and remind ourselves that we are representing all of you and not simply our own opinion, then resolution to differences can be made easier and quicker. This is how I operate and I gladly share this with you all so that you know that I am accountable to you for the way I represent you and our community.

Happy Black History Month to all of my wonderful family of ancestry!!! Ours is a rich history which should be celebrated daily, unapologetically; make every day worthy of a mention.

Again I urge you to contact me with any concerns you may have and I will be happy to assist in any way I can. If I don't have the answer I will be happy to contact the appropriate Riverbay department on your behalf. I can be reached at djenkins@riverbayboard.com.

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Public Safety Dept. Offers Assistance to Victims of Domestic Violence Director’s Viewpoint

Daryl Johnson It's rare that an article will be printed on domestic violence, especially in this community.

But, published reports indicate that domestic violence is a very large problem in this city.

No Excuse For This Type of Abuse Broken, threatened, put-down, scared, intimidated, manipulated, humiliated, or battered is considered abuse, according to the Mayor's Office to Combat Domestic Violence. Their website defines domestic violence as a "pattern of coercive and abusive behavior to gain and maintain control over another person."

Then, this site describes behaviors that can be considered abusive. The first description that's listed is physical violence. This type of violence includes "hitting, punching, strangling and grabbing someone." Then, other types of negative behaviors are described. For instance, threatening to end financial support or taking away a paycheck is considered as economic control. Humiliating a person and hurling insults is considered as emotional abuse.

Then, other forms of abuse can include coerced sexual activity, intimidation, threats, and extreme jealousy or possessiveness.

Between 2002 - 2013, shocking statistics on this site state that, "One out of every four family-related homicides occurred in the Bronx." So, is it possible that our family, friends, and neighbors might be affected by this issue?

Get Help No one should suffer from domestic violence. But, as you can see, there is a problem. To deal with this problem, the city has services to help victims of domestic violence.

Some of these services include "emergency shelter and permanent housing, orders of protection, financial assistance, counseling, health care, civil legal assistance, self-sufficiency, and filing police reports." The number to

call for information on these services is 311.

And, for immediate emergency services, victims should call 911 or our Public Safety department at 718671-3050. According to a recent email, our Public Safety officers will "respond, question, [and] observe" for visible injuries. If an "injury is observed, [then] an arrest is mandated."

Also, our Public Safety department can serve an order of protection to someone. And, they can "flag" an apartment to know what to expect when they receive a call.

I would like to encourage anyone that is suffering from domestic violence to please call 311 and get help.

Please do not suffer in silence. And, please remember that people do care about you. Thank you.

WI-FI on the Greenway We now have free Wi-Fi on our greenway. Enjoy!

Board Election I do not have to run for the board this year. But, I would like to put together a strong group of five no-nonsense cooperators that are willing to help this community. So, if you've wanted to run before for the right reasons, then please call me at the number listed at the end of this article. On the other hand, some former candidates knew that they were going against the best interests of this community when they ran in previous elections. But, they ran anyway and the majority of the voters did not accept them. Good! They will also not be accepted on this team.

Make Co-op City Better One of the best things that we can do for this community is to look out and help our residents that might be disabled, sick, elderly, or are suffering from any condition.

So, please consider this point if you want to run on my board team.

Power Plant Bidding Process Last week, resolution #15-79 was printed in this paper.

This resolution states that 32 Requests For Proposals (RFP) were sent out to overhaul one of our main transformers at a cost of $462,545. This resolution stated that Riverbay only received "two (2) proposals" back. How is this possible? What type of companies received our RFP? Were some of these companies small electrical shops? If yes, do you honestly think that a small electrical shop can

overhaul a transformer for our tremendous power plant?

Do you think that they would send in a response if they knew that they had limited experience with gigantic transformers?

Based on that answer, isn't it amazing that we only received two proposals back? This is why I have a major problem with this bidding process. And, this is why I voted no on this resolution.

JASA - Free Tax Preparation Services For Everyone The JASA organization is sponsoring a 'Free Tax Preparation and Free E-file' service for everyone. The tax preparation will be conducted by the AARP Foundation.

And, you can get your taxes done for free regardless of your age or if you belong to JASA or the AARP. This tax preparation service, conducted by IRS certified volunteers, will be located at: JASA / Co-op City Senior Services, 135 Einstein Loop, in room 35. This service will be sponsored from February 2 - April 13, 2016, on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. The time period will be from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

The AARP Foundation has 25 ‘Tax-Aide’ sites in Manhattan and 2 in the Bronx. So, please call them at 1888-227-7669 or 3-1-1 for further information or if you need the address to another location. Thank you.

Close We can really fix this place up and make it better for everyone. So, I want you to please consider running for the board if you want to make some really good changes in this community. Thank you.

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

Or, please send a message to me at darylhjohnson@optonline.net (There are absolutely no problems with this email address. So, please double-check the spelling of this address if your message bounces back to you.) Also, please call me at 718-671-4544 if you don't receive a response from your message. You can also join me on Facebook by typing in: Daryl H. Johnson.

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

Thank you.

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Director’s Viewpoint

Leslie Peterson I want to share the honor I give to my grandfather, a college educated man born in Greensboro, North Carolina who subsequently moved to New York City and was a Pullman Porter, active in the first Black Labor Union - The Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters established in 1925. After 12 years of struggle and negotiation with the Pullman Co. and the American Federation of Labor (AFL), on August 25, 1937, the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters (BSCP), led by A. Philip Randolph, became the nation's first union formed by black employees for black employees. Randolph led the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters to become the first black labor union chartered under the AFL. The Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters members played a significant role in the U.S. civil rights movement in the 1940s and 1950s. They helped organize the March on Washington in 1963 alongside Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King. “They demonstrated and personified the meaning of the word Brotherhood.”

Verizon: Is Verizon violating the agreement made with the City. I spoke to one of our attorneys and based on the information I received, I pulled up the Citywide agreement and indeed the FTTP ((Fiber-To-ThePremises) scheduled deployment of cable service has exceptions. In section 5.5.1.4 of the Verizon City Wide Cable TV Franchise Agreement exceptions includes a condition whereby if there is a bulk agreement, exclusive marketing agreement or other arrangement in place with a MDU (Multi Dwelling Unit) that would prevent them (Verizon) from getting a Return On Invested Capital (ROIC) within four (4) years from the date it is available for sale they can defer the scheduled completion dates agreed upon. This answers why, as

stated in Director Johnson’s recent viewpoint, when we met with them in 2014 they wanted the majority of this community to agree to a bulk agreement with them. It’s their business objective, a return on their investment and their decision not to move forward at this time. It’s not us!

Management: Our payroll budget is our largest expense. The wages and fringe benefits are ours now and after retirement pensions are our responsibility.

Recently a suggestion was made to include several positions in the search to complement our management needs and they were an Executive Manager, Operational Manager, Administrative Manager and Asset Manager. This is what should be explored when preparing a new round of interviews from the management companies in the interest of complying with the regulatory agents. Mention was also made that we have approximately 21 departments. At some point we have to re-establish specific departmental duties and responsibilities that do not overlap. Shareholders should not have to contact various departments to obtain service. The main source of contact is the Cooperator Services Office (CSO). Shareholders should not call their CSO to be told to reach out to another department. Should each CSO office be given a couple of skilled trades (painters/plasterers)? CSO’s can disseminate requests and control the process especially because they have immediate access to various departments and depending on the circumstance are more familiar with their shareholders. I have found CSO’s to be extremely capable, dedicated and knowledgeable. I would like to see a chain of command for shareholders to follow when they have not been able to get issues resolved. Absent the chain, they contact who they know, Asst. General Manager, General Manager, Directors of Departments, Board Directors?? The “buck” should stop before it reaches that level.

Director of Community Relations: Kudos to Michelle Sajous, Director of Community Relations for helping to get jobs for youth between 18-30 with the

Broun Place Townhouse Association

From Broun Place Townhouse Association: What were your reasons for applying to Co-op City. One of ours, Co-op City has it’s own Public Safety Department. A development as big as Co-op City needs this civil security. It’s more than reassuring having Public Safety nearby. Ever get stuck in an elevator? I have! Neighbors heard me scream and called Public Safety. Another time a daughter wandered off, an officer seeing her, stopped her; he knew me and being concerned brought her home. I have tons of other stories. How about you?

Scam phone calls have started up again. Be on the alert for the one claiming to lower credit card interest, and never give private information over the phone.

Congratulations to our General Manager, neighbor Mr. Noel Ellison on being honored by the Bronx Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Ellison, a gentleman we have known over 20 years, works tirelessly to achieve a stable and working Riverbay Corporation and Co-op City.

Tuesday, April 19, 2016 is the Democratic Primary. Only registered Democratics can vote in the Primary election. It selects the Democratic party candidates. Citizens, get in the great habit of voting in every election. The Board elections are right around the corner, too. One vote per household, but that vote is the vote that reflects the mission of the forefathers of Co-op City as to how to govern the largest middle-income housing development in the world. Participation in associations and resident boards is encouraged and part of the makeup of Co-op City, a Mitchell-Lama middle

income development.

As February continues please participate in events celebrating Black History Month. We began by attending a program at Evander Childs High School, sponsored by Councilperson Andy King reminding us of the meaning and history of Black History Month. Let us know if you have an announcement regarding a public event.

Have you noticed a more responsive attitude at Riverbay Corporation when you have a problem or emergency?

Please share your experience. Our general meeting on Thursday, January 21st announced an effort to promote listening and efficiency in order to assist residents.

How is this working for you?

Report community offenders to Public Safety at 718-379-3050. Don’t “YOU” intervene, call Public Safety. Regarding recycling of clothes, take donated items to the local green and white bins by our garages. Put them in the bins. We hope there will be action on moving a camera on the dumpster pad. Illegal dumping is a crime easy to correct. All one needs to do is put it in a bag and into a dumpster bin.

Remember, litter cans located within Broun Place and on street corners are not for house garbage even in bad weather.

We encourage you to report problems in CPB 10. Bronx Community Board 10 is at 3165 East Tremont Avenue, Bronx, NY 10461; Phone: 718-892-1161, Email: bx10@cb.nyc.gov.

Finally, please, keep in touch with your neighbors, especially during inclement weather.

—Eva Lazaar

Osborne Group. The Osborne Group was instrumental in helping the Rivers Run Community Garden. They visited every few weeks and built garden beds and benches during the gardens inaugural year.

Asbestos: When there are so many issues that require attention there are things we lose sight of and I hope our 4-5 million dollars being spent on asbestos abatements is not one of them. Reported in the Co-op City Times on January 18, 2013, a letter written by our then Public Advocate, Bill DeBlasio asked the DEP to provide information on why the department is selectively and unfairly requiring testing expenses in Co-op City even though more than 75,000 samples already performed have failed to disclose even one health hazard. He remained concerned that on the basis of inadequate evidence, DEP has placed onerous and unnecessary obligations on Co-op City residents.

Reported in the Co-op City Times on February 1, 2014 Mayor DeBlasio, responding to a question from Co-op City’s State Assemblyman Michael Benedetto specifically dealing with the asbestos abatement, delivered a statement during a hearing before the N.Y. State Assembly’s Ways and Means Committee acknowledging his familiarity with the issue, being sympathetic to the concerns of Co-op City and being open to asking his commissioners to look into ways to help Co-op City “get some relief” from its costly and stringent asbestos abatement requirements. In the interest of assisting those residing in affordable housing to remain affordable, consideration and action such as periodic testing would be helpful and help alleviate the cost.

In closing I must say I feel we should be able to pay our carrying charge by using the online banking services our banks provide.

I am always interested in hearing your thoughts on various issues. I can be reached by mail at: Leslie Peterson, Riverbay Board Director, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475, telephone @ 718-3201370, or e-mail at daddpeterson@aol.com.

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Building 12 Cooperators Civic Association

Reminder that our next meeting is Monday, February 22, 7:30 p.m., activity room—bring a friend.

Refreshments will be served.

Our meeting will cover building issues, security, traffic, Cooper Place construction project, Bingo/Movie Night and any other items you may want to add to the agenda.

If you are a new move-in or an apartment transfer, don’t forget to register to

vote.

Best wishes to all who are celebrating a special event this month. Our thoughts and prayers go out to everyone who has suffered a loss or is sick and shut-in. If you see something, say something. To contact CCPD (Public Safety) call 718-671-3050.

We can be contacted at MLSAH @aol.com or 718-379-7841.

—Sonja Maxwell

Please join us on the 2nd Thursday of every month at 8:00 p.m. Everyone is welcome!

The Spanish-American Community Club is pleased to announce that applications for the Tony Mondesire Scholarship Award are now available.

Please note: the applications are being distributed to ALL students of higher education - NOT just members and their families. The forms will be available in room 16 of Dreiser Loop Center at any of our monthly meetings, either the 2nd Thursday of every month or at the Board of Directors meetings on the 1st Tuesday of each month. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and residents of the Bronx. Students must carry a minimum of 12 credits per semester at an accredited institution for at least one year. Applications must be returned by May 12th, either by mail, or to a member of the Scholarship Board of Trustees.

The Cultural Committee would like to express their heartfelt gratitude to all those wonderful attendees that braved the cold to join us for ‘Recordar Es Vivir’, our annual tribute to the romance of the past. Despite the weather, a good time was had by all.

February’s ‘Social Friday’ will take place on the 26th at 7:00 p.m.

Nomination of Club Officers and Elections are coming. Nominations will take place on March 10th. Elections will take place the following week, on Thursday, March 17th. Members: Please attend. The Membership Committee is

sponsoring a special raffle for those members who participate. Enter your name on March 10th for a chance to win a free entry to the Installation of Officers Dance. The drawing will be held on March 17th. One entry per person, and participants must be present in order to be eligible to win.

We will be hosting ‘Vegas Night’ on Saturday, March 19th at 7:00 p.m. in our club room. Admission will be $2 at the door. Join us and try your luck!

The club will be also be co-sponsoring a dance in the Dreiser Community Center on Saturday, March 26th (‘Sábado de Gloria’). Performances will feature the phenomenal talents of Don Perignon y La Puertorriqueña (direct from Puerto Rico), Cita Rodriguez y Su Orquesta, and the musical stylings of DJ Joey Acosta. Tickets are $35 in advance, $45 at the door. Please contact Alfonso Gonzalez at (347) 249-3403 for more information.

The Installation of Officers Dinner and Dance is scheduled for Friday, April 29th at Eastwood Manor. Tickets are $55 for members, $75 for non-members.

Music will be provided by DJ Salsero.

Please contact Alfonso Gonzalez at (347) 249-3403 for more information.

Additional information for all of our upcoming club events, as well as details concerning the club in general, can be found on our website: http://spanamcccc.synthasite.com. You may also contact the club at (718) 379-7017 or email us at SpanAmCCCC@gmail.com.

—Carmen Rodriguez

Spanish-American Community Club

Retirement honors Chief Frank Apollo and Captain James Keappock present a plaque to Officer George Cahill upon his retirement from the Public Safety Department after 25 years of service to Co-op City. Officer Cahill joined the force in 1991 and served as a patrol officer and as a member of the community’s Emergency Services Unit, providing emergency first aid to hundreds of residents as an Emergency Medical Technician. Later he served as a patrol officer in Section 5. Captain Keappock explained “Despite being the elder veteran of the Public Safety Department, George was always able to keep up with the fast pace of patrol duty and was always there when things got rough and tough. He was firm and strong and always maintained a professional demeanor, serving as a father figure to many younger officers.” The plaque he was presented during his final roll call on January 21 reads “You have climbed the retirement mountain, now enjoy the view" Officer Cahill said that he will, while spending much more time with his grandchildren.

Photo by Bill Stuttig

Building 27 Association

Hello, neighbors. Well, we got through the first snowstorm and more snow may be on the way, so be careful in the weather. Spring will be here soon hopefully.

BLACK HISTORY MONTH - was officially recognized in the year of 1976 by President Gerald Ford urging Americans to seize the opportunity to honor the too-often neglected accomplishments of African Americans in every area of endeavor throughout history. We now have opportunities to celebrate and learn about Historian Carter G. Woodson and so many who have paved the way and we can also celebrate those who are currently making contributions to society and history.

TAX SEASON - Please stay alert.

LISTEN PEOPLE, if you receive a phone or cell call, an email or even mail, please hang up the phone, in any case, do not return the call. If you receive mail from IRS, to make sure it is legitimate, take it to the IRS office located at 1200 Waters Place right here in the Bronx. Email: do not bother to open, go to the office, please.

GOSPEL CRUISE - Please join us on the SPIRIT OF NEW YORK in the New York Harbor on Saturday, June 11.

Departing at 10 a.m. and returning at 4 p.m. in front of Einstein Loop Community Center. The cost is $110 per person. We will accept cash, check,

and money orders. We are accepting installment payments; the total amount is due by April 29. You may contact Margie at (718) 379-4629 and (718) 671-1905, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Don't miss it!!

We had the honor of wishing our matriach, Ms. Beatrice Chaderton, a happy birthday. She became 94 years young on January 27, 2016. We also wish all celebrating a happy birthday in the month of February. Please keep our sick and shut-in in prayer. Please share with the Sunshine Committee, Ms. Lydia Rondon, by calling her at (718) 583-3040 if a neighbor in our building is ill, homebound, having a birthdays or bereavement. Ms. Rondon will respond on behalf of the bldg. association.

By the way, Ms. Rondon is a new shareholder who wanted to volunteer and become involved in her building.

We welcome more cooperators to join the association, especially our younger adults to come on board so that the association will continue on into the future.

In the midst of trouble everywhere, let’s keep vigilant, prayerful and hopeful for better things to come. Keep our board members and management in prayer for this is our home, our building and community. Pray for the leaders of all nations.

See something, say something; most of all, DO SOMETHING. —H. Overman

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American Legion Post 1871 Home to all who served

Greetings to all our Post members who are homebound and recovering from various medical operations. We wish you a speedy recovery. Happy birthday to all of our members who will be celebrating a birthday this month.

Our Post is always looking for new members, so if you are a veteran from any branch of the military, stop by and join. Bring your DD-214 with you. Post 1871 is located in Section 5 in the community center, 135 Einstein Loop, Rm. 41. Our office telephone number is (718) 320-8164 and our email address is post1871@optimum.net.

Do you know how many Medal of Honors were awarded to AfricanAmericans who fought in Vietnam? The

number was twenty. On February 23, 1969, PFC Oscar P. Austin, who served in the U.S. Marine Corps, was in the 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division.

He was awarded a Medal of Honor for his action in Da Nag, Vietnam, as he sacrificed his life to save a wounded Marine.

In doing this, he was awarded the Medal of Honor. He was one of the AfricanAmericans who received this medal.

I hope all of our Post members had a great "Valentines, Day" with your family and loved one.

It has been brought to our attention that more Post members need to take part in our Post affairs for Memorial Day and other days. Don't be afraid to give your time to make our Post the number one

Post in the Bronx.

Retired solders are authorized by Army regulation 670-1, to wear and appearance of Army uniforms and insignia, to wear military medals on appropriate civilian clothing. This includes clothes designed for veterans and patriotic organizations on Veteran's Day, Memorial Day Armed Forces Day, as well as at a formal occasion of ceremony and social functions of a military nature.

Personnel may wear either full-size or miniature medals. Personnel who wear medals on civilian clothes should place the medals on clothing in approximately the same location and the same manner as for the Army uniform. So they look similar to medals worn on the

Army uniform. Any Post member that didn't receive their American Legion Card, please see our Post Adjutant Toba LaCrown. Any Post member that would like purchase any item from our Post, please see out Post finance officer William Gordon, and make arrangement to get that item. The next General Meeting will take place on Saturday, February 23 at 11 a.m. sharp.

Q: What do you get if you cross a Snake with a Rabbit? A: A jump rope.

Q: Why did the student eat his homework? A: Because his teacher said, it was a piece of cake.

This information is provided to you by your Post information officer.

—Richard I. Lawson Jr.

Have you ever been asked to speak in front of a group of people, and declined out of fear? Do you hesitate to speak up at a meeting because you think you may sound silly? Do you shudder at the mere thought of having to make presentations at work? Most people have a fear of public speaking, but fear no more! For over 90 years, Toastmasters International has

helped millions of people just like you and me to feel confident when speaking in front of anybody from 1-on-1 interviews to gatherings of hundreds of people! Co-op City Toastmasters Club is a warm and friendly environment where we have a lot of fun while encouraging and nurturing members to conquer their fear of public speaking.

Coalition Meeting Hears Riverbay Procurement Director Jose Mendez, Riverbay’s Procurement Director, spoke at the February 8th General Meeting of the Coalition to Save Affordable Housing.

Mr. Mendez comes to Riverbay highly recommended, with an impressive resume of work in the private sector. He spoke about the potentials for reducing Riverbay expenses and risks, and of collaborating with staff and our Board of Directors. He stressed the importance in his job of being proactive in finding ways to reduce spending with focus on Riverbay contracts. We are very pleased that he made time in a busy schedule to come to our meeting and give cooperators an opportunity to learn something about the problems -- and the solutions - of operating a giant housing complex.

Seeking Candidates For The UpComing Board Election

During the business portion of the meeting following our guest speaker’s talk the membership discussed and adopted a platform on which to campaign in the coming Riverbay Board election. In preparation for that election, the Coalition is seeking candidates who are motivated by commitment to preserving affordable housing and the advancement of community concerns.

Cooperators interested in interviewing for a slot in our slate are invited to come to our next general meeting, on March 14th where they can speak to our Candidate Search Committee.

“Spring-Fling” Dance Coming We will be hosting a spring dance for our community. There will be a great DJ playing great music. There will be door prizes and raffles. Watch for announcement of date and other info.

Thank you, —Sebastian Ulanga

Even if you have no fear of speaking in front of people and you just want practice to improve your skills, our club is the place for you! As a member, you will also have opportunities at every meeting for developing the leader within you. Membership is open to adults aged 18 and over. DON’T MISS OUR NEXT MEETING – Co-op City Toastmasters meets every 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month at 2049 Bartow Avenue on the lower level in the Bartow Mall. Our next meeting is on Thursday, March 3rd in room 28 at 7:30 p.m.

SHARP. For more information, contact Club President Kim Robinson at (646)996-0121 and Kim.Robinson.TM@gmail.com or contact us on our club website, http:// 3824.toastmastersclubs.org, and click the Contact Us link on the left. You can also find us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/CoOpCityToastmastersClub and on Meetup at http://www.meetup. com/CoOpCityToastmastersClub. For more information about Toastmasters International, visit http://www.Toastmasters.com.

—Kim Robinson

Co-op City Toastmasters Club

Coalition to Save Affordable Housing

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NAACP Co-op City Branch #2210

National Association for the Advancement of Colored People.

Mailing Address: P.O. Box 753111, Einstein Station, Bronx, NY 10475.

President: Jerome Rice.

Office Telephone: (718) 320-3210.

Address: 135 Einstein Community Center, Room 36.

On Wednesday, February 10, we partnered with PS 160 Celebrating Black History Month & Respect for All Week announcing the winners of our 1st Annual NAACP & PS 160 Black History Month Poster/Essay Contest.

The essay topic for grades 3-5 was a 500-600 word essay: “Who, What, Where, When & Why of the NAACP”.

The art topic for grades Pre-K – 2nd was to submit a piece of artwork/ poster using any medium they choose depicting what the NAACP represents: “Multi-cultural, world peace & love.”

After the reading of the winning essays and showing all art work, all participants received NAACP Certificates of

Appreciation. Essay winners received NOOKS and $25 Barnes & Noble Gift Cards; Art winners received 2 AMC Movie tickets and $25 Barnes & Noble Gift Cards. Essay winners are: Jewel Amponsah, Yesutor Adabe, Dalitso Chapema and Justin Thomas. Art winners are: Dezyna Cooley, Aldaine Brown, Carlos Martinez, Jr. and Adae Godwin. Congratulations to all! We are proud of you; keep up the good work and lead by example. Special thanks to Principal L. Baker, Kwafi Gray, Parent Coordinator and the PTA for the invitation. Thank you Congressman Eliot Engel, Assemblyman Michael Benedetto, The Rotary Club of the Bronx for your generous donations.

Thank you Diane Rodriguez and Brenda Brown, coordinators of the Essay & Art program. The winners of the essay contest have been invited to share their winning essays at the Legislative Appreciation Brunch sponsored by Riverbay.

Calling All Community Residents:

Next Defensive Driving class The next Black Forum defensive driving course will be Saturday, March 12, Room 1, Dreiser Community Center, 9 a.m. to 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.

Black Forum Aerobics and Zumba It’s time to get in shape, get healthy and feel healthy. Body by Andrea’s aerobics classes are held Mondays and Wednesdays, and Zumba on Thursday.

Classes are in the Dreiser Aud., 7:30 p.m. To register, please call (718) 3208035. Nominal fee for each class.

Black Forum’s Lyons Mane Track Club Lyons Mane Track Club is now indoors in the Dreiser Auditorium.

Register now by calling (718) 3208035. Youth ages 8-18. Practice on Mondays & Wednesdays.

Cooking classes starting soon If you enjoy cooking or would like to learn how to prepare healthy meals for yourself and your/or your family, please call (718) 320-8035.

Sound Off, Co-op City, coming soon We will be starting Sound Off, Co-op City, for all cooperators to express themselves on the issues facing our community. Meetings will be held once or twice a month. More to follow. If interested, please call (718) 320-8035.

Food distribution sites On Thursdays, residents of Buildings 27, 28, 29, 32 and 33 must pick up food at the New Vision Church, 115 Einstein Loop, 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Likewise, residents of Building 26, 30, 31, 34 and 35 must go to the Evangelical Church, 2350 Palmer Avenue, 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. on Thursdays to pick up food. For information, please call (718) 320-8035.

Emergency Food Program We are open on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m., Room 20 in the Dreiser Center. Also, due to budget constraints and shortage of available food, you must live within zip code 10475 to

Voter Registration forms available in English & Spanish. VOTER REGISTRATION IS AN ONGING ACTIVITY. Our goal is to register ALL ELIGIBLE VOTERS 18-45 years+ FYI: Presidential Primary – April 19, 2016; Federal Primary – June 28th; State & Local Primary – September 13th; General Election – November 8th.

Every election is an important election.

Be prepared to VOTE! Attention: Building Presidents, Community Organizations, Churches and Schools to request speaker for Civic Engagement/Voter Registration at your meeting call the office to make appointment.

Thanks to those who already scheduled.

Save The Dates: February 22-26 – Members can “Read Aloud” to students. Call the office for NAACP branch referral.

February 28 – Membership Meeting.

3 p.m.

March 1 – Zika Virus Public Forum w/Riverbay and NYC Dept. of Health, Bartow Rm. 31, 7-9 p.m.

March 9 – Executive Committee Meeting 1p.m.

March 19 – G & B Scholarship Event March – Membership Meeting TBA (Easter).

April 7 – One Voice-One Vote Voters Education & Candidate’s Forum w/Riverbay @ Dreiser B 6-9 p.m.

Democrats, Republican & Independents ALL INVITED. April 19 – Dinners Remember! Our branch is here to address the five game changers in the community. The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People is the oldest civil rights organization and its mission and goals are STILL RELEVANT! Ensuring the political, educational, economic equality of rights of all persons and to eliminate discrimination.

If you want to know more about the NAACP, invite us to your next meeting or bring your group (10-15) to us. For more information and appointment call the office.

—Jerome L. Rice

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 or tonyshome10475@ 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

Black Forum

Co-op City Times / February 20, 2016

African-American Association

Our next meeting will be Thursday, March 10. It will be an amazing event and there will be several invited guests. Our guests will be posted soon so make sure you stay in touch. There will be several important announcements so you don’t want to miss this one either. Our new computer classes will begin on Saturday March 5th.

Classes are a donation of $5 per class.

You will experience a simplistic technique in learning computer skills.

Space will be limited so be sure to register early.

Our new tee shirts will be available soon, so place your orders in advance.

Tee shirts are $12 in advance and $15 after they arrive. We assure you it will be like no other tee shirt in your wardrobe.

Some say they are ordering four or more because they feel these shirts will become collector’s items. Stay tuned in...

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

Computer Classes – Saturdays 1-4 p.m. starting March 5th, Rm. 15 Dreiser Center. Call 718-379-5555 to RSVP. Children’s Programs – For information about the early morning school drop-off program and the after school programs, call 718-379-5555.

Yoga & Pilates Mat Classes – Classes resume on Tuesday, 9/15/15, 7:15 p.m., Dreiser Center, Rm. 2. Lose weight, tone and strengthen your muscles with exercises that reduce stress through breathing techniques. For more

At our February membership meeting last Sunday, we commemorated the first meeting of the Co-op City Section of the National Council of Negro Women, Inc. The meeting was held on February 14, 1971 in Community Protestant Church of Co-op City. The sponsors of this first meeting were Mrs. Daisey George and Mrs. Maggie Alston, who were members of the Committee of Four Hundred National Council of Negro Women, Inc. Roberta Boozè, the late Lillian Dean, Jessie Profit, Dorothy Edwards and Evelyn Garner were the pioneers who paved the way for the NCNW Co-op City Section. A membership of fifty-four along with four Associate members (men) was soon established and on June 13, 1971, the late Dorothy I. Height, National

President of National Council of Negro Women, Inc. who went on to become President Emerita, presented the Co-op City Section with our Charter. We are reflecting on this moment in Black History and the history of our section especially as we begin to prepare for our 45th Anniversary.

Next Saturday, February 27, 2016, we will be celebrating our 15th Black History Month Youth Celebration cosponsored with the Riverbay Fund. The free program will be held in the Dreiser Community Center, Auditorium B from 1 – 4 p.m. The afternoon of music, art, poetry, spoken word and dance by the young people of the Northeast Bronx has the theme of “Celebrating the Arts: a Tribute to the Old School & New Skool”.

Thanks to all who attended our February 9th General Membership meeting. Your participation made it a very productive meeting. We were able to share and discuss future plans and activities for the association. We discussed among many other activities, a planned bake sale and activities for our youth, including a seminar to help them plan for their future.

Our next trip to Foxwoods Casino is on Saturday, March 12. Look for flyers in the building lobbies for information and contact telephone numbers. The cost is the same as last time, $45.

We will have a seminar on fire safety,

conducted by the Fire Department at our April 5th meeting. We will devote the entire meeting to this important subject.

We are always looking for volunteers and committees, for example, the Hospitality and Youth Committee would welcome your participation.

Let’s continue to work together to make the Building 10 Association a strong, positive organization for those who live here. We look forward to seeing you at our next meeting.

We also look forward to each of you sharing your thoughts and ideas since each of you are our strength.

—Ron Campbell

information, call 718-671-8364.

Belly Dance Classes – Wednesdays, 7:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room #2. For a nominal fee, you will have fun and stay in shape. For more information, call Xonia, 646-301-9438.

Evening Line Dance Classes – Dance to Soul, Latin, and Gospel music on Thursdays, 7:00 p.m. in Dreiser Center, Room #2. Call Cynthia, 917903-7073.

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

Adult Study Group – The Institute for Youth meets on the 2nd & 4th Mondays, 7:00 p.m. The Book Study

National Council of Negro Women, Inc.

Building 10 Association

We are pleased to have Artist/Author Robin Miller as our Storyteller and our Mistress of Ceremonies will be Roxie Digital of Radio 103.9. Light refreshments will be served.

Save the date, April 2, 2016 for an afternoon of celebrating women, past and present through poetry, essays or skits.

We will be recognizing women who have made contributions to society and to the Co-op City community. Any organizations or churches who would like to suggest the name of someone to be recognized, call 917-825-5686 for further information. This free event promises to be a

23 Group meets every 3rd Sunday, 1:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 15. Please call to confirm 718-379-5555.

General Membership Meeting – The next meeting will be on Thursday, March 10. If you are unable to attend the meeting, please read our weekly column for updates. Also, if you wish to join or update your membership, please send a check or money order (DO NOT MAIL CASH) of $15 for a single membership or $25 for families to: AfricanAmerican Association of Co-op City, P.O. Box 702, Co-op City Station, Bronx, NY 10475. Donations are welcomed. Like us on Facebook: CoopcityAfricanamericanassoc/ Email us at : aaaccpower@gmail.com —Kevin Lambright beautiful afternoon.

We still have two spots available on our trip to Rome, Florence and Venice, Italy this September 11-18. This perfect one-week vacation, seeing the Colosseum, the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel, Michelangelo’s David, private boat ride on the Venetian canals, St. Mark’s Square and Doges’ Palace and so much more is the chance of a lifetime to see places that you’ve only seen in movies or TV. For more information, call: 718-320-2366 or 718-655-9034 or 718-538-8606 for more information.

—Joyce Howard

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Newsong Church

Hey Co-op City! It's February and that means we're talking about love, dating & marriage at Newsong Church! Conflict in marriage and relationships is inevitable. The key isn't avoiding problems, but learning how to navigate them TOGETHER. Colossians 3:18-19 tells us that both the husband and the wife are responsible for contributing to the marriage. When two people take responsibility for their marriage, the relationship can be amazing! So how do we take responsibility in our marriage? Here's some thoughts: 1. Own your mistakes. No one is perfect. Marriage shows that truth like no other relationship. Problems can arise from specific character traits or sins like selfishness, laziness or mistreatment. You can own your mistakes by confessing sins and admitting your weaknesses (James 5:16). Honesty is an essential foundation for any relationship. Most likely your spouse already knows your shortcomings, but acknowledging them, and owning up to them will help you overcome them!

2. Commit to Change. Once you know what's holding back your marriage from being the best that it can be, resolve to do something about it! If you do nothing,

nothing will change! Like it or not, problems often provide for us an opportunity to grow (James 1:2-4). We really only grow when we listen to what Jesus says, and choose to take our next step with Him. 3. Keep your promises. Follow up on your words.

Don't just sound good...do good. Promise keeping is hard work...If you fail to keep your promise, then admit it and move forward. God doesn't want your empty promises and neither does your spouse (Ecclesiastes 5:45). We become more like Jesus when we do what we say we're going to do and not spin a bunch of excuses or have conditional promises (Matthew 5:37). Jesus is our role model. When our sins separated us from God, it was Jesus who took that responsibility for us, even though it wasn't His problem. He took the initiative and rescued us from our sins so that our relationship with God can be restored (Romans 5:8-11). The more willing we are to follow His lead, and take responsibility for what's not right in our marriages, the more we're acting like Jesus!

Here's a thought for you...If you don't want your marriage or relationship to be like everybody else's you need to stop doing what everyone else does! Come

check out our new teaching series "Drunk in love" this Sunday, and get your relationship back on track!

We hope that you will join us this Sunday! Our Worship Experience starts at 11 a.m. and is located at 177 Dreiser Loop in Auditorium B. Parking is available in the parking garage, just bring your ticket in for validation. Deaf Interpretation is available during our adult worship experience. If you have any questions you can contact us: Church Office: 140 Alcott Place Bldg.19.

Office Hours: Tuesday-Friday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Phone: 718-708-8385 For more info check out our Website: www.newsongchurchnyc.org Email: info@newsongchurchnyc.org You can also interact with us on social media!

Facebook: www.facebook.com/newsongchurchbx Twitter: @newsongchurchBX Instagram: @newsongchurchBX Our Newsong family is here for you, stop by this Sunday and experience the difference!

God Bless you!

—Pastor Mike

The Eleanor Roosevelt Democratic Club will hold its regular monthly meeting on Thursday, March 17 in the Bartow Center, Room 28 at 7:30 p.m. It is requested that all members attend this very important meeting.

Significant issues will be discussed relating to the Club's upcoming activities.

The Club extends thanks and gratitude to all the persons who attended our 12th Annual St. Valentine's Day Dance on Saturday, February 13, 2016. As promised, we all had a wonderful time. In spite of the extreme wintry conditions, the attendance was good. Thank you all for coming to this event.

We give special thanks to those member volunteers who gave their time and effort, once again, to assure the success of this event. Those members who worked on the Decorations Committee, the Entrance Door, the Bar, Raffles, and Clean-up are recognized for your helpful assistance in decorating the Auditorium.

Thank you all for your hard work on these committees.

On behalf of the Officers and Membership of the Eleanor Roosevelt Democratic Club, we send condolences and Sympathy to the Family and Friends of Ms. Laura Coleman in their period of remembrance and

mourning. Ms. Coleman was a very important part of this Club and had a significant impact on many planned activities of this Organization. She was an asset to our Club and will sorely be missed by the Membership.

Members are reminded that all instances of Personal Illness, Death in the Family, Home-Bound Status, Surgeries, and Hospitalizations should be reported to the Good & Welfare Committee Chairperson at (347) 275-2995.

I would like to thank the Membership and the Community for your continued support.

—George T. Clarke

meaningful and promising endeavors. Give the name and grade of your child to the youth committee if you have not done so yet. They are the future; let us prepare them well for the opportunities and challenges ahead!

Dues: Members are reminded to pay your dues. You can now pay using credit card. Pay the entire year’s dues by the end of March 2016 and get the $20 discount.

T-Shirts: If you don’t have the Association t-shirt

yet, please get yours for only $15! You may get additional t-shirts for family and friends.

Please Join Us: We need your support. Please join us. We invite you to come to our next general meeting.

Call 347 773 3499. Unity Is Strength! Join Us Today!

LIKE US ON FACEBOOK! Coop Ghanama OR http://www.facebook.com/gacc2013 —Seth Osei-Fosu

Eleanor Roosevelt Democratic Club

The Ghanaian Association of Co-op City

About Us: The Ghanaian Association of Co-op City (GACC) is a not-for-profit organization with the purpose of promoting the general welfare of the Ghanaian community in Co-op City. The objectives of the Association include providing educational programs to members, building a capacity for greater involvement in the activities of the community, and providing a platform to address issues of common concern to members and the Co-op City community.

February General Meeting: The next general meeting is on Saturday February 20th from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Einstein Community Center, 135 Einstein Loop, Room 38. Among other topics on the agenda is a discussion of the program of activities lined up for 2016. Please bring your bright ideas and suggestion to make 2016 another fantastic year!

Children and Youth! As discussed previously, we want to increase our attention on programs and activities for the children and the youth. We need your ideas and support in engaging the children and the youth in

Cooperators United of Co-op City

Greetings! Our next scheduled meeting is Tuesday, February 23, 7 p.m. Bartow, Room 31. The main topic of discussion will be traffic issues. Namely, Section 5 with DOT plans drawn up to further impact Section 5 folks by severely increasing traffic in their neighborhood and impacting how they cross their streets.

Everyone must get involved. We have to support each other and at the same time aggressively lobby our politicians. Come out to our next meeting on Tuesday, February 23rd and bring your suggestions and ideas.

We will be collecting dues at our meeting. Yearly Dues are $20 for Building/Townhouse Associations and $10 for individuals.

A special shout out to all who are celebrating a special day this month. We can be reached at MLSAH@aol.com, 718-379-7841.

—Sonja Maxwell

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• Pre-need counseling

• Ample Parking on premises

• Out of town services

• Casket Showroom on premises

• Cremations

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All areas are handicapped accessible

Personalized & Professional Care • 50 Years Serving Our Community Worldwide Shipping including Caribbean, Africa & South America

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

The Co-op City Baptist Church is located at 135 Einstein Loop Room 50.

Our telephone number is 718-320-3774.

Visit us on the web at www.coopcitybaptistchurch.org.

Join us for a midweek spiritual pick up at our mid-week worship service on Wednesdays at noon. Bible study is on Wednesdays at 1:00 and 7:30 p.m. Bible

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!

As Christians, we should desire

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

Church Schedule: Sunday School - 9:00 a.m.

Worship Service - 11:00 a.m.

Communion Service - Every First and Third Sunday Prayer Meeting and Bible Study – Wednesday at 7:00 p.m.

The following programs are at the Church’s Annex: 2053 Asch Loop North (Co-op City) Morning Prayer Services - Tuesday, 6:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m.

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

Extension of Prayer and Worship Service – Every First, Second and Third Friday at 7:00 p.m.

Co-op City Baptist Church

study will also be held on Wednesday, March 2 at 5:00 p.m. Prayer Service is held on Fridays at noon and 7:30 p.m.

The First Lady’s Ministry will celebrate their 20th Anniversary on Sunday, February 21st at the 11 a.m. service. We invite all to attend the celebratory service.

The Sunday School will present their Black History Program on Saturday, February 27 at 10:00 a.m. All are invited to attend.

Sunday, February 28, we will celebrate Black History Sunday at our 11 a.m. service with Rev. Quintin Irvin being the guest speaker. Please join us.

You are invited to join the Scholarship Ministry on August 13 – 21, 20l6 as they travel to Memphis, TN. This 9-day/8-night trip includes 14 meals, 8 breakfasts and 6 dinners. You will have admission to the National Civil Rights Museum, dedicated to Martin Luther King’s struggle for equality; admission to STAX Museum of American Soul Music and additionally admission to the Memphis Rock and Roll Soul Museum and much more. A $100 deposit and payment is due for those just signing up. If you are planning on purchasing travel insurance it is

growth. The more we live on a diet of God's Word, the more we'll grow. Let's get into it. Hebrews 5:11-14 says: 11. We have much to say about this, but it is hard to make it clear to you because you no longer try to understand.

12. In fact, though by this time you ought to be teachers, you need someone to teach you the elementary truths of God's Word all over again. You need milk, not solid food!

13. Anyone who lives on milk, being still an infant, is not acquainted with the teaching about righteousness.

14. But solid food is for the mature, who by constant use have trained themselves to distinguish good from evil.

Invitations Sweet Hour of Prayer is today at 3 p.m. Sunday school is tomorrow at 10 a.m. Our Sunday Morning Worship Service is at 11 a.m. Every 3rd Sunday following the morning worship, we

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Community Protestant Church

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.

Other Scheduled Events: All Night Prayer Service at Community Protestant – All Are Welcome!

Friday, February 26, 9:00 p.m. – Saturday, February 27, 7:00 a.m. – The Diaconate Ministry of Community Protestant Church invites you to come and celebrate the Goodness of God at our All-Night-Praise Service. Theme: “O God, we give to you all day long and constantly praise your name.”

Come out and have one of the most

spiritual experiences of your life as you fellowship with friends, family members and neighbors. This is a special worship experience, in which everyone participates in praying, singing, scripture reading, inspirational reading, praise music and testimony. Breakfast will be served at the end of the service.

We request that you sign up in advance for an accurate count for food preparation. You may sign up after service on Sunday or by calling the Church office (718) 862-9172. We look forward to the fellowship!

Saturday, July 16th - Spring Fling 2016! Celebrate spring with the

suggested that you pay it along with your deposit. Full payment is due on or before May 8, 2016. The cost for doubles will be $835. For additional information and reservations, call 718-6717507, 718-379-0564 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

serve Holy Communion.

If you’re into gospel rap/holy hiphop, go to www.reverbnation.com/vernonlittle and download music from Vernon Little free of charge. He also has videos on YouTube. You will be blessed, encouraged, and inspired.

We are located at 171 Dreiser Loop in Section 1. Our phone number is (347) 276-4925. Jesus loves you, and so do we!

—Apostle Gladys R. Little Willing Workers as they travel for a fun-filled day in New Jersey including a lunch cruise and other activities. Set sail aboard the River Lady Riverboat for a delicious lunch and historical sightseeing tour along Tom’s River and Barnegat Bay. Donation: $110. For reservation and/or additional information call (718) 320-4278 or (718) 6718658.

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

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR We welcome your letters to the editor, however, if you would like your letter to be considered for publication, it must be signed, and include your address and telephone number – which will be kept confidential – so the authenticity of the writer can be verified. The Co-op City Times does not print anonymous or unsigned letters. See page 6 for submission instructions.

INCOME TAX PREPARATION MARC A. GOODMAN ENROLLED AGENT & ACCREDITED TAX PREPARER SERVING CO-OP CITY SINCE 1972 VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR OUR LOW PRICES AND USEFUL INFORMATION AT:

WWW.GOODMANTAX.COM 137 EINSTEIN LOOP * SECTION 5 LEFT OF THE ENTRANCE TO THE COMMUNITY CENTER

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FOR INFORMATION CALL: 718-379-5217

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Bartow

Einstein

Dreiser

Activities in Room 31 unless otherwise noted

Activities in Room 49 unless otherwise noted Library 9:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Dominoes 10 a.m., Rm. 45 Line Dancing 10 - 11

Activities in Room 7 unless otherwise noted

Tues., Feb. 23

Mon., Feb. 22

Word Games 9:30 -11 a.m.

Bingo 12:30-2:00 p.m.

Arthritis Exercises

a.m., Rm 45

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

Around The Lunch Table 11:30 a.m.

Word Search 11 a.m. -

Weight Management 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. in the Bartow Main Office

Bereavement Counseling Back of Bartow Main Office 2:00 p.m.

Bartow Office 12:40 -1:40 p.m.

Card Games 2-4 p.m.

Dominoes 2:30 p.m.

12 p.m.

Bingo 1:00 - 3:00 p.m., Rm. 35 Pokeno 3:00 - 4:00 p.m., Rm. 35

10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

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

Stay Well Exercise

1:00 p.m. – Last Monday of the month Gentle Yoga 1:15 - 2 p.m., Rm. 2

Basic Cell Phone & iPad training 12:30 - 1:30 p.m.

Intermediate Yoga

2nd Monday - 1:00 p.m.

2 - 3 p.m.

Word Games

Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session

9:30-11:30 a.m.

9:30-10:30 a.m.

Bingo 12:30-2 p.m.

Walking Club

Dominoes 10 a.m.

10:30-11:30 a.m.

Tai Chi 11 a.m., Rm. 45

Cultural Dance 10:30 –

Caregiver Support Group 1 p.m. 1st & 3rd

Matinee Movie

Mind Teasers

Tues.

10 a.m.-noon, Rm. 45

12-1 p.m., Rm. 4

11:30 a.m., Aud. B

Zumba 1-2 p.m., Aud. A Afternoon Movies 1-3 p.m. w/popcorn

Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session

Thurs., Feb. 25

Wed., Feb. 24

Blood Pressure 1st & 3rd Wed., Rm. 31, 9-10 a.m.

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

Stay Well Exercise 10-11 a.m.

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

Bingo 12:30 - 2:00 p.m.

Card Games 2-4 p.m.

Dominoes 2:30 p.m.

Library 9am-1pm Word Games 9:30am11:30am

Chat Session 9:30am1pm

Bingo 12:30- 2:00pm Card Games 2-4pm Dominoes 2:30pm

Dominoes 10 a.m., Rm. 45 Spelling Bee 10 a.m.

Spanish Practice Class 10:30 a.m., Computer Lab

9:30-10:30 a.m.

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

Tai Chi 11 a.m.- 12 p.m.

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

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

African Brazilian Dance w/Leona Hull, Room 2,

Rm. 45

1-2 p.m.

Art Class 1-3 p.m.

Yoga 2-3 p.m., Rm. 2 Dominoes 10 a.m., Rm. 45 Stay Well Exercise 10-11 a.m., Rm. 45 Spelling Bee 11 a.m.

Grandparent Connection 1st & 3rd Thurs. Computer lab, 10:30 a.m.

Arthritis Exercise Class 11 a.m.-12 p.m., Rm. 45 Word search 11a.m.-12 p.m.

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

Blood Pressure 10 -11:30 a.m. 1st & 3rd Thurs., Rm. 8 Line Dancing, 10-11 a.m., Aud. A Piano Sing Along 11 a.m.-12 p.m.

Mind Teasers 12-1 p.m., Rm. 4 Drama Club 1:30-4 p.m.

Men’s Line Dancing 9 10 a.m.

Dominoes 10 a.m., Rm. 45

Fri., Feb. 26

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

Women’s Line Dancing 10-11:30 a.m.

Art 10 a.m., Rm. 45

Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session

Bingo 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.

9:30 a.m.- 10 a.m.: 11 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Card Games 2-4 p.m.

Rm. 25

Blood Pressure 2nd &

Piano

4th Friday, 10-11:30 a.m., Rm. 45

Sing-along 11

a.m.-12 p.m.

Crochet & Knitting 10 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Chat Session 10 a.m.

Bingo 12:30-2:30 p.m.

Meditative Moments 11 a.m. – 12 p.m., Rm. 8 Mind Teasers 12 p.m. 1:00 p.m., Rm. 4

Card Games, Dominoes

Card Games 2-4 p.m.

Dominoes 2:30 p.m.

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

Apple Juice, Brown

Alt: Veggie Burger patty

Tues, Feb. 23

2-4:00 p.m.

(Schedule subject to change without notice)

Fee for lunch is $2.00 & $5.00 for guest *Menu subject to change without notice.

Alternate Kosher Meals are also available

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.

Orange Juice Grilled Caribbean chicken breast Rice a roni, Vegetable mix, Alt: Egg salad

Asian marinated pork tenderloin Fried brown rice Oriental blend

Whole wheat bread Canned pears

Chili con carne Baked potatoes Steamed carrots

Whole wheat bread Fresh fruit

Apple Juice

Wed., Stuffed cabbage w/beef Mashed Potatoes Feb. Steamed carrots 24 Alt: Tuna fish salad

Alert & Alive 10:30-11:30 a.m.

Soups, Breads and Desserts

Mon., Gravy, Turkey meatballs Chicken stew Whole wheat bread Feb. Mashed sweet potatoes Garlic mashed potatoes Whole wheat dinner roll Steamed Green Beans Vegetable mix Fresh fruit 22

10 - 11 a.m., Rm. 2 Mind Teasers 12 - 1 p.m., Rm. 4

Diabetes Support Group

Non-Kosher Alternate Kosher Meals are also available

Crochet & Knitting

Diabetes Support Group

Card Games 2-4 p.m.

Dominoes 2:30 p.m.

Date:

Kosher

Thurs., Feb. 25

Fri., Feb. 26

Orange Pineapple Juice Breaded chicken breast Mushroom, red pepper Lemon Garlic tilapia & onion sauté Pasta w/sweet peas Stuffing w/apples Sautéed spinach & walnuts Alt: Baked turkey breast Orange Juice Italian roast chicken Kasha Varnishkes Cabbage w/shredded carrots, Alt: Gefilte fish

Tomato-fennel glazed cod Garden salad

Upcoming Events/Trips

JASA WELCOMES EVERYONE AGE 60 AND OLDER! Payments for trips can be made at all 3 centers.

Trip registration policy: There will be no refunds for all trips. All trips include roundtrip transportation! All trips must be paid in advance – No Exceptions! You can register for all trips starting the Monday after it has been published in the newspaper: JASA will not accept checks under $5.00.

Join our Health/Wellness committee @ JASA Coop City NORC – The committee is responsible for planning & development, program evaluation, event planning and coordination & presenters. We are looking for people with the appropriate skills & interest to make a significant contribution to JASA. We are embarking on some exciting developments for 2016, so this is a particularly interesting time to join us.

(FREE) LiveOn NY-SCRIE Application Assistance/SNAP (Food Stamps) - Friday February 26th – March 11th & 25th - 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. - First Come, First Served!

AARP TAX Aide - FREE TAX Preparation & Free E-File JASA/Co-op City Senior Services – 135 Einstein Loop Room 35, 2nd floor – Tuesdays and Wednesdays 10:00 a.m.

– 2:00 p.m. – February 2 to April 13, 2016 - First come first Served!

(NEW) Limited Time Intergenerational Dance Class: In partnership with P.S. 178 Student Government – 2049 Bartow Avenue back of room 31 @1:00 p.m. – February 24 - Classes are 75 minutes in length Empire Casino – Monday Feb 22nd - $5.00 Wait List Only Cabaret LULU Luncheon & Show: Thursday February 25, 2015 $50.00 Alhambra Ballroom in Harlem – featuring performers from your favorite Broadway shows – Seating for the show starts @ 11:30 a.m. & event ends @ approximately 2:45 p.m. Pickups: Dreiser – 9:30 a.m. - Bartow – 9:45 a.m. & Einstein Loop 10:00 a.m.

(2 SEATS LEFT) Shoprite – Friday February 26th $3.00 – Bartow 9:30 a.m., Einstein – 9:45 a.m. & Dreiser – 10:00 a.m.

Whole wheat bread Fresh fruit

Challah Bread Garlic Breadstick Canned pineapple

Central Avenue – Monday February 29th - $13.00 - Xmas Tree S tore – Trader Joe’s & Amazing Savings – Bartow 9:30 a.m., Einstein – 9:45a.m. & Dreiser – 10:00 a.m.

Aldi – Tuesday, March 1st - $2.00 Bartow 8:30 a.m., Einstein – 8:45 a.m. & Dreiser – 9:00 a.m.

Help Build an Age-Friendly Community! - Please join us on March 2nd - 2049 Bartow Avenue Center, Room 31 @ 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. to discuss ways to make your neighborhood more age-friendly! The AgeFriendly Neighborhood Initiative is hosting a town hall-style meeting to hear about what matters most to older adults in your community – RSVP to hatkins@jasa.org or 718-320-2066 Dance Celebration! Wednesday, March 2nd @1:00 p.m. - 2049 Bartow Avenue, back of Room 31 – Join ten youths from P.S. 178 @ the Bartow Senior Center – Delightful fourth graders, Exchange ideas of movement, learn from each other! Dance together!

- Light refreshments will be served Wal-Mart – Friday, March 4th $15.00 - Bartow - 8:30 a.m. – Einstein – 8:45 a.m. & Dreiser – 9:00 a.m.

JASA Dreiser Senior Center Social Saturday – March 5th - $3.00 – 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. - 177 Dreiser Loop, Auditorium A. Tickets will be sold at all 3 senior centers. Entertainment by DJ Woody, Menu — TBA Tickets will not be sold at the door!

Stew Leonard’s – Monday, March 7th - $5.00 – Bartow 9:30 a.m., Einstein – 9:45 a.m. & Dreiser – 10:00 a.m.

Empire Casino – Friday, March 11th - $5.00 – Bartow 9:30 a.m., Einstein 9:45 a.m. & Dreiser 10:00 a.m.

Shoprite – Monday, March 14th $3.00 – Bartow 9:30 a.m., Einstein – 9:45 a.m. & Dreiser – 10:00 a.m.

Wal-Mart – Friday, March 18th $15.00 - Bartow - 8:30 a.m. – Einstein – 8:45 a.m. & Dreiser – 9:00 a.m.

Empire Casino – Monday, March 21st - $5.00 – Bartow 9:30 a.m., Einstein 9:45 a.m. & Dreiser: 10:00 a.m.

Fairway – Monday, March 28th $3.00 - Bartow 9:30 a.m., Einstein 9:45 a.m. & Dreiser: 10:00 a.m.

Co-op City Times / February 20, 2016

WEEKLY SCHEDULE

AARP Chapter #4997

FYI: The AARP Foundation TaxAide program has been helping people prepare their tax returns since 1968.

Last year, the program helped about 2.6 million low-to-moderate-income taxpayers prepare their 2014 returns at more than 5,000 sites nationwide.

AARP Tax-Aide is recruiting volunteers for the tax season – and you don’t have to be a math whiz to help. Besides preparing and filing tax forms, volunteers manage the site, provide computer assistance, greet taxpayers and get the word out about this valuable free service; bilingual volunteers are especially needed. Not an expert? No worries; AARP Foundation will train you. Sign up at www.aarp.org/taxaide.

Heartfelt condolences to the family of our member, Laura Coleman, who passed away.

To our sick, on the mend and shut-in

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members, and those bereaved members, please know that you are in our prayers. Contact Frances Wilson, Good & Welfare Coordinator, 718-671-5493.

2016 Tour Activities MARCH 28–29 – Samson: the Strongest Man who ever lived... at the Sight & Sound Theater; w/a stop at the Sands Casino – 2 days/1 night; $293/double; $341/single; $277/triple.

Contact: Jean, 718-379-3742.

MAY 28 – JUNE 8 – Alaska Cruise Tour (ISLAND PRINCESS)…11 days/ 10 nights; Air—Land—Rail—Sea from Anchorage (Alaska) through Denali National Park; sail 7 days; see Glacier Bay-Skagway; Juneau; Kelchikan; fly home from Vancouver, BC. Book before September 30 - $100/deposit required (price increase after that date).

Contact: Jean, 718-379-3742.

—Delores Debnam

Einstein Cancer Fund

Reminder: The next general membership meeting is Tuesday, March 2nd, 1:30 p.m. room 38, Einstein Community Center. Refreshments will be served.

We will be going to the Resorts Casino on Tuesday, March 8th. Receive $25 slot play. Pick-up with start at Einstein at 8:00 a.m., followed by Asch Loop and Dreiser.

Tuesday, May 10th & 11th — A two-day trip to the Sight & Sound Theater for the performance of Samson in Lancaster, PA., plus a casino trip to the Sands. Lunch on your own at Hershey Park Restaurant.

Room rates per person – double -

$245; triple - $235; and singles - $287.

Please send in your deposits or full payments for your reservations. Balances can be paid off. All balances or full payments must be paid by March 20th.

For the above trips, please call Lydia at 718-671-3005 or Annie Eutsey at 718-320-1874. For dues, donations, memorial cards, please call Lydia at 718-671-3005.

Please remember to give a call to the homebound and those in nursing homes to cheer them up and to know they are not forgotten.

Good health and healings to everyone.

—Lydia Ruas

Retirees of Dreiser Loop

Baychester Library Events VISIT THE LIBRARY - A GREAT WEALTH OF INFORMATION EVENTS FOR FEBRUARY Knitting — Mondays at 5 p.m. (All Levels) Adult Program — Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m., Feb. 23rd (Basic Email) Toddler Time — Tuesdays at 11 a.m. (Story Tellers Fortune Tellers) Teen Tech Time — Tuesdays at 3:30 p.m.

Adult Program — Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m., Feb. 24th (E-Book) Kids Program — Wednesdays at 3:30 p.m., Feb. 24th (Wacky Wednesdayz w/Headbandz) Teen Program — Every Wednesday at 3:30 p.m., Feb. 24th (Paper Clip Engineering) Adult Program — Wednesday, at 5 p.m. (Harriet Tubman) Tech Connect — Wednesday at 5 p.m. (Excel) Kids Program — Thursday at 11 a.m.

Tech Connect — Thursdays at 10 a.m., Feb. 25th (Android Open Lab) Teen Program — Thursdays at 3:30 p.m., Feb. 25th (Writing Group) Kids Program — Fridays at 3:30 p.m.; Feb. 28th (Valentine’s Day Fling: Balloon Magic) Saturday Afternoon Film — Saturdays at 2 p.m., Feb. 20th (The Fault in Our Stars); Feb. 27th (Mr. Good Deeds) Kids Program — Saturdays at 2:30 p.m.; Feb. 20th (Crafts for Tots: Hearts all Around)

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 107, Jueves 10-6, Viernes 10-5, Sábado 10-5, Domingo Cerrado.

718.379.6700 FREE ADMISSION TO ALL

Travel Events: (Coach Bus - located Dreiser Loop, opposite H&R Block.) ● March 24 (Thurs.), Sands Casino Resort, Bethelem, PA. SOLD OUT! Lorants Coach bus. Contacts: Serita G., 347-564-722/Barbara W., 718-320-0500. ● April 26-28 (Tues. - Thurs.), Bally’s Hotel and Casino, Atlantic City. Rebate: $25 slot play + $25 food credit. Travel by coach bus. A Meet & Greet upon arrival.

Three days/2 nights charming hotel accommodations. Close to boardwalk and outlet shopping. Price: double - $190/single, $250. Final payment due Wednesday, March 2nd. Contacts: Beverly James/ Virginia Stewart, 718-379-0377.

• June 2&3 (Thurs. & Fri.). Two days/1 night getaway. Overnight stay at an Atlantic City hotel. Enjoy a cruise on the Spirit of Philadelphia. A tour of Philadelphia. Price: double/triple, $280 and single, $330. Deposit: $100 due now to reserve your seat. Two monthly payments (double/triple, $90 and $115 single), due Feb. 15th and April 4th (final payment). Contacts: Serita G., 347564-5722/Barbara W., 718-320-0500.

• August 6th (Sat.). Senior Day Picnic at Holiday Hill, Ct. Price: $75. A dayfilled with fun, disc jockey with music for dancing and games (Bingo games with prizes awarded), and endless food, ice cream treats from ice cream truck, cotton candy and popcorn. Bring your bathing suit and towel. Contacts: Serita G., 347564-5722/Barbara W., 718-320-0500.

• August 15-17 (Mon.-Wed.), Dover Downs Hotel & Casino, Dover, DE. Price: Double, $400 pp/single $490. $100 deposit required now to hold seat. Two monthly payments: $150 pp/double $195/single. Final payment due Thursday, July 11th. Casino rebate: TBD. Package

includes – Deluxe motor coach transportation, all You Can Eat Crabs at Woody’s Crab House, shopping at Rehoboth Outlet Stores; on day of return, stopping at the Harrington Raceway & Casino, with bonus, free slot play and free buffet.

Contacts: Serita G., 347-5645722/Barbara W., 718-320-0500.

Theatre Committee: (price includes transportation): ● Thurs., March 10th, 7 p.m. show.

COLOR PURPLE, Jacob Theatre. VAN (opposite REHAB center). Meet/depart: 4:30/4:45 p.m. SOLD OUT! Contact: Eleanor Barlow, 718-324-7847. ● Wed., May 11th. Price: $135 (check/money order; your deposit will hold a seat). SAMSON, Sight & Sound Theatre, PA. Price includes show, followed by a smorgasbord meal at Miller’s restaurant. Final payment due on or before Wed., March 2. SOLD OUT! Contacts: Virginia Stewart/Delores Debnam, 718379-0377.

Good and Welfare Those of you still under the weather, know that you are thought of warmly and wished brighter days. Call Josephine Flowers, 718-320-0539, regarding illnesses and bereavements.

NOTE! Without your DEPOSIT, which must include your telephone number along with your name, no seat guarantee for theatre or bus trips. First paid, first seated. Check/money to Retirees of Dreiser Loop. Committee members available in Clubroom 19, 718-379-0377 on Mondays and/or Thursdays, 2:30-5 p.m.

"Be content with what you have, rejoice in the way things are. When you realize there is nothing lacking, the whole world belongs to you.” –Lao Tzu —Claudette Davis

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Reflections

by Rabbi Solomon I. Berl Spiritual Leader of Young Israel Synagogue We are born through love, but we ourselves must learn to love. We do not fall in love; we stand in love.

Love is a process of deepening.

It is no great feat of love to adore the pleasant child, but it is real, deep love to want to help the angry child even when he hurts us. It is no lasting achievement of love to give money

for education, but it is real love of learning to enroll in classes and to study, even at the end of a weary day.

It is no great effort of love to roll bandages, but it is real love of humanity that makes us willing to read to the blind, bathe the bedridden, and feed those unable to lift their hands.

Young Israel of Co-op City

Young Israel of Co-op City (lower level of 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 candle-lighting time. Saturday morning services

start at 9 a.m. Rabbi Berl delivers his sermon at 10:30 a.m.

The Rabbi’s class on the Torah reading of the week begins one hour before sunset every Saturday afternoon.

For office hours or any information you may seek, feel free to call (718) 671-2300 and leave your name, phone number and a brief message on the synagogue’s answering machine and your call will be returned as soon as possible.

Icy view from Section 5 Co-op City’s lonely neighbor to the east, Goose Island, was ensconced in ice on Sunday, February 14th, Valentine’s Day. A temperature of -1 degree Fahrenheit made this past Sunday the coldest day in New York City in more than 50 years and the coldest Valentine’s Day ever.

Photo by John Hunter

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, 1-718-379-6920.

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

Shabbat ends today, Saturday, Feb. 20, at 6:26 p.m. Candle Lighting on Friday, February 26, is at 5:23 p.m.

Coming Events Saturday, Feb. 20, at 9:00 a.m., please join Rabbi Daniel Kronengold and the congregation in prayer and be a part of the Minyon.

On Thurs., March 24, we are having a Purim luncheon after services. Cost: $18 pp. Make your reservations early due to limited space. Call Mimi at 347-

427-4526.

Good and Welfare Sincere condolences to Mr. Solomon Silver on the loss of his beloved brother.

May you know no more sorrow.

We have tree certificates “in Honor of” or “in Memory of” a special occasion or a condolence. You can give a living gift for the cost of $15 per tree.

For more info., call the office at 1-718379-6920. We can accommodate you.

Mazol Tov to all who are having Simchas. If you are feeling under the weather, we wish you all a speedy recovery.

Health, peace and prosperity for our members and for Israel. Your support is always appreciated.

Shalom.

—Miriam Berlofsky

Men’s Club of Traditional Synagogue Happenings at the Traditional Synagogue

Men’s Club of the Traditional Synagogue invites you to join us on our first trip of the season, to the Resorts Casino in Atlantic City on Sunday April 3rd.

By then, Palm Sunday, Easter Holidays will be over, and the Jewish Holiday of Purim will be over. The Yankees and the Mets will start the baseball season, so you know it’s officially Spring.

Everyone in the community can attend our trips and functions.

Our bus is the only direct bus to Atlantic City on a Sunday. If you went on other trips to the Resorts Casino, please bring your Resorts Casino Card.

The cost for the trip is $35.00 per person. Receive a $ 25.00 Slot Bonus.

You need a Resorts Casino card or a Government I.D., Passport, non or driver’s license to receive the bonus.

On the bus we provide a drink, snack, play Bingo, 50/50 raffle, and show a movie. We leave Einstein Loop at 8 a.m. by the supermarket, Asch Loop 8:15 a.m. by the Library, and Dreiser

Loop 8:25 a.m. by the Hardware Store.

For Reservations call Gary @ 718671-8424 or Bruce @ 718-320-2234.

Please make out check or money order to Men’s Club Traditional Synagogue, 120 Erdman Place, Building 27B lobby, Bronx, NY 10475.

The Synagogue has services Friday night at sundown, Saturday morning at 9 a.m. After services we always have a snack. All Jewish men in Section 5, if you can give two hours on Saturday morning between 10 and noon, it would be a blessing.

The Jewish holiday of Purim is March 24th. The Rabbi will be reading the story of Purim, followed by a luncheon. The cost is only $ 18.00, which is a donation to the Synagogue.

The menu will include Salmon croquets, noodle kugel, egg plant parm, salad, garlic bread and refreshments.

There is limited space, so please make a reservation.

Wishing everybody a healthy, peaceful 2016 —Gary Schwartz

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“The integrity of the upright will guide them, but the perversity of the unfaithful will destroy them.” — Proverbs 11:3 Spiritual Food for Thought: Honesty and integrity are cornerstones of righteousness. God calls you to be right and good in all things and to keep your heart aligned with His purposes..

Trust is a sacred part of relationship with others as well as with God. Be fair, reliable and honest in everything you say and do, and blessing will flow into your life. Otherwise, darkness will prevail.

Pastors Boyce and Carol Landrum and the Greater Love family welcome you to fellowship with us on Sunday

Greater Love Baptist Church mornings at 11:30 a.m. Greater Love is a teaching, preaching, tithing faith & Bible way ministry. We are conveniently located at 900 Co-op City Blvd.

(Bldg 2A), on the ground level, Bronx, N.Y., 10475; main entrance, red button.

Free parking is available in Garage #1 on Darrow Place – parking passes will be validated at the church.

Afternoon Prayer Meetings: All are invited to participate in our weekly corporate prayer meeting on Wednesday afternoon at 1 p.m. The anointed servant of the Lord and prayer warrior, Elder V. Archer-Dyer, is available to pray for you and with you in the name of Jesus Christ.

Food Pantry: Open to the commu-

nity every 4th Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (Feb. 27th). Canned goods and non-perishables are available. Donations accepted. If you would like to donate items, kindly stop in during the hours listed on our weekly schedule (below) or leave a message on the church phone.

Greater Love’s MOSAIC (Making Our Souls Alive in Christ) Women’s Ministry: Please join us for a fellowship event and a healthy choice lunch on Saturday, February 27th from 1:00 to 3:30 p.m. This month’s topic of discussion is “Forgiveness.”

Weekly Schedule: Church Phone: 347-920-5607

Email: glcubc@optonline.net Sunday Bible School: 10:00 a.m.

Sunday Morning Worship: 11:30 a.m.

Holy Communion – First Sunday Adult Bible Study/Discipleship Class: Tuesday Evenings: 7:00 p.m.

Prayer Meeting: Wednesday afternoon 1:00 p.m.

Deacon Training: Alternate Thursday evenings at 7 p.m.

Food Pantry: 4th Saturday, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Mosaic Women’s Ministry: Meets 4th Saturday Family Movie/Game Nite: 3rd Friday – 7 p.m.

—Pastor Carol

Pentecostal Tabernacle invites everyone to attend worship service at 100 Co-op City Boulevard, Building 22 A (main lobby) Bronx, New York 10475. Tel. 718-324-0334 or 718-3204218.

Services are as follows: Sunday school for all age groups begins at 10:30 a.m. Mid-day worship service starts at 11:45 a.m. Evangelistic service every Sunday evening at 7:30 p.m.

Prayer and fasting service will be held every Wednesday morning at 11 a.m. Prayer meeting and Bible study will also be held every Wednesday evening at 7:30 p.m. Fridays: Youth service will be held at 7:30 p.m.

Focus: Commissioning you to tell others about God, And he said unto them, go ye into

the entire world, and preach the gospel to every creature, Mark 16:15 After Christ’s death and resurrection, he commissioned his disciples to go into the entire world and preach the gospel to every creature. He further stated in Mark 16: 16, 17, & 18: He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned.

And these signs shall follow them that believe, in my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues; they shall take up serpents; and if they drink any deadly things, it shall not hurt them; they shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover.

Just as Christ had commissioned the disciples to preach the gospel many years ago to every creature, He requires

us to do the same today. Many people living in these days still have not heard of the good news of salvation. We have been passing them day by day without telling them that Jesus’ love is real, and that there is power in his name.

Everyone of us need to know that there is a source of strength and healing we can tap into whenever we have a need, and can do so by calling up on our God. If we develop our faith in God, receive his Holy Spirit we will be endued with power so that if we drink any deadly things it will not hurt us. We can pray for healing and receive it if we believe with all our heart. Jesus said to the father of the sick child in St. Mark 9:2324: if thou canst believe all things are possible to him that believeth. And

straightway the father of the child cried out, and said with tears, Lord I believe; help thou my unbelief.

There is power in the name of Jesus; Jesus spake these words in St. Luke 24:46-49: Thus it is written, and thus it behoved Christ to suffer, and to rise from the dead the third day; and that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in his name among all nations, beginning at Jerusalem. And ye are witnesses of these things. And, behold, I send the promise of my father upon you. But tarry ye in the city of Jerusalem, until he be endued with power from on high.

Jesus came to this world to seek and to save that which was lost.

—Rev. R. Sibblies

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

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

Choir rehearsal is Thursday at 7

p.m.

The (ECW) Episcopal Church Women meet immediately after service on the 1st Sunday of each month.

Membership is open to all women of the church and dues are $2 per month.

The men hold their meeting after service on the 2nd Sunday of each month.

We look forward to welcoming everyone to service at 9 a.m. on Sunday, February 21, when we will celebrate the Second Sunday in Lent.

Our Supply Priest, Father Simeon Johnson, will be the preacher and celebrant.

Church Calendar: • Month of February, Black History Month • Sunday, February 21, Second Sunday in Lent • Sunday, February 28, Third Sunday in Lent.

Outreach Program: We continue to collect non-perishable food for the

feeding program at Grace Episcopal Church in West Farms. Please remember to donate.

For additional information on all of the above, please call the church at 718-320-0844. Or visit our website: http://www.stjosephsepcbronx.org.

“The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom then shall I fear? *the Lord is the strength of my life; of whom then shall I be afraid?” (Psalm 99:11) —M. Chambers

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: Tuesday Prayer Service 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday Bible Study 6:30 p.m.

Sunday Morning Worship 9:30 a.m.

Teen Church 10:00 a.m. 2nd Sundays Children's Church 3rd Sundays (K-3) Older Children's Church 4th Sundays (4th-7th).

Church Motto: "We are ChristCentered, Family-Focused with, Power and Authority" Church Mission: To empower, educate and motivate men, women, boys and girls to reach their full potential and live abundant lives through preaching and teaching the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Come worship with us--where we honor tradition but

are not bound by it! All are welcome to join us any and every Sunday because our goal is to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ, in LOVE, through teaching and preaching the Word of God from the Bible.

Tomorrow is our monthly Faith Cafe and Pantry where we serve a hot meal to all who desire a meal and we provide pantry groceries at 1noon in Dreiser, Room 4. Everything is first-come, firstserved. Please share with your family and friends.

Winter Revival: Please join us February 23-25, 2016 at 7 p.m. where the Rev. Dr. Carl Washington, Jr. will be our Revivalist. Rev. Washington is the Pastor of the New Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Harlem NY and the Moderator for the United Missionary Baptist Association and a dynamic

preacher of the Gospel of Jesus Christ!

All are welcome, please come and be blessed.

Divine Expressions Book Club: The Faith Family Life Center will host a monthly gathering of avid book lovers and those who want the fellowship of a book club. The club will read books of NYC-Tri-state area authors, national authors and have light refreshments during fellowship. As the author of two books, I know how important it is to

meet the audience who reads and purchase your book and how important it is hear feedback. Our first book will be "Destiny" by Bishop T.D. Jakes.

Register with the club and we can get bulk discount pricing. If you're interested, please email Pastor Jenkins at fatwcc@aol.com.

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

—Pastor Deborah D. Jenkins

Pentecostal Tabernacle

St. Joseph’s Episcopal Anglican Church

Faith at Work Christian Church

Cooperators, not renters!

Become involved in your community!!

If you SEE something, SAY something!

Notify Public Safety, 718-671-3050

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with telephone problem solving, furniture selection and inter-department procedures, as well as messenger response and equipment maintenance.

• Oversees the coordination of all services with telecommunication devices that are still on the Centrex system. This includes all emergency elevator call boxes, FAX machines.

• Prepares RFP’s for services and supplies.

Job Requirements: Associates Degree (or equivalent experience) - Administrative sciences or Business Administration Administrative experience in office systems 5 + years’ supervisory experience Some knowledge of supervising staff represented in a collective bargaining unit and labor contract administration related to clerical operations Experience in purchasing and inventory control Experience in preparing reports of analysis and research Must be able to demonstrate the ability to investigate operational problems, identify critical issues and to write reports with findings and recommendations Must be able to demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively with individuals at all levels within the Corporation Must be proficient with Microsoft Office Must be able to speak fluent English.

Bi-Lingual is a plus.

Days and Hours: Monday – Friday; Regular business hours.

We will attempt to provide reasonable accommodations as appropriate and required by the circumstances.

FLSA: Exempt Testing Requirements: Drug Screening Test; Background checks, as appropriate and permitted by law.

Public Safety Report

when it is safe for your child to return to school.

Taking the drug “Tamiflu” or “Relenza” greatly decreases the severity of the flu virus if taken within 24 to 48 hours of exposure to the flu virus.

See your doctor, especially if you have other underlying medical conditions or health risks. The Center for Disease Control no longer recommends taking flu medication for exposure to flu. It is only recommended for persons who actually exhibit flu symptoms. Check their website for more information at www.cdc.gov/flu. The Co-op City Department of Public Safety website will also contain a flu hotline; check for updated information and important links at www.ccpd.us.

Do not allow media attention to cre-

Co-op City Times / February 20, 2016 How to Apply: All applicants are advised to submit a resume along with the application. Applications are given out at the below address from 9am to 4pm:

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——————————————— New Job Posting: Open to all applicants from February 4th, 2016 until filled • Job Reference #: 16-09

Associate Director Risk Management This position is responsible for the oversight and supervision of a staff responsible for Insurance Claims and Loss Prevention.

Job Description: Ideal candidate will: • Lead the Risk Management team in the day-to-day duties and tasks.

• Review all summons/ complaints and subpoenas relative to personal injury on behalf of RiverBay. • Serve as the main point of contact for staff and management regarding all workers’ comp, liability, and property and incident response.

• Compose all correspondence to defense attorneys, brokers, TPA, interoffice, etc.

• Interview and prepare witnesses to testify at depositions and trials.

• Prepare GM’s monthly report and other management reports for the dept.

• Assist with and provide expertise in analyzing the sufficiency of insurance coverage.

• Ensure the maintenance of vehicle ID cards for current policy year for all depts.

• Review all reservations of rights letters and /or denial letters and determine appropriate action.

• Develop defense strategy and liaise with attorneys handling claims.

• Ensure the timely completion of all Parking Facility reports, CSO reports and Public Safety reports.

• Review contracts and indemnity lan-

guage, and request Certificates of Insurance.

• Follow up with broker for outstanding items, i.e. policies, certificates of insurance etc. to TPA, Broker, and/or carrier.

• Ensure claims are reported to TPA, Broker, defense counsel and/or carrier in a timely manner; evaluate claims activities, costs, etc.

• Ensure the maintenance and review of all pending claim files for outstanding liabilities.

• Oversee customer service and ensure that all issues and inquiries are responded to in a timely manner.

• Manage payments of liability and workers’ compensation premiums and settlements.

• Oversee the preparation of applications and information gathering for policy renewals.

• Pursue reimbursement for damages to RiverBay property by outside contractors.

• Review medical records, specials and defense attorney’s reports to assess liability.

• Prepare case analysis and make recommendations for settlements or trials.

• Oversee the design and development of training for all departments relative to preparation of incident reports.

• Manage, train and develop staff in effective Risk Management procedures.

• Provide guidance and support to other corporation departments to reduce

liability and workers’ compensation exposure.

• Provide guidance and assistance in the processing of complex claims; escalate to senior leadership as appropriate.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree (in insurance related field) or equivalent.

CPCU designation, a plus.

Any combination of training and 8-10 years’ experience in handling complex technical claims in multi-lines of insurance equivalent in positions of increasing responsibility.

Management and/or supervisor experience handling clerical, administrative and technical staff in claims and underwriting.

Ability to demonstrate excellent communication, analytical, organizational, interpersonal, and customer service skills.

Must be able to speak fluent English.

Bi-Lingual is a plus.

Days and Hours: Monday – Friday; Regular business hours We will attempt to provide reasonable accommodations as appropriate and required by the circumstances.

FLSA: Exempt Testing Requirements: Drug Screening Test; Background checks, as appropriate and permitted by law How to Apply: Applications are given out at the below address from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. All applicants are advised to submit a resume along with the application.

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 718-320-3672 with the Job Title and Job Reference # on the TOP RIGHT CORNER of the resume. *Riverbay Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer* Applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, creed, ethnicity, alienage, citizenship, color, religion, national origin, age, sex or sexual preference, marital status, military status, disability or any other recognized protected basis under any applicable federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. Please inform Human Resources if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process.

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ate panic in regards to the flu virus. This year’s strain of the flu virus is no more serious than previous strains of flu. By taking precautions you can minimize your risk of exposure to the flu virus.

Your health goes hand in hand with your well being and safety.

February is known as Boost-YourSelf-Esteem-Month, Children’s Dental Health Month and Heart and Stroke Month. February 20, 2016 is known as World Day of Social Justice (Recognized by the United Nations) Take this opportunity to learn about various medical conditions so you can help yourself or a friend with a disability or medical condition. Smile and say hello to a neighbor when you pass them in the street or the hallway.

Always remember not to drive if you

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

Public Safety Blotter February 12-18, 2016

February 12, 140 Donizetti Place One male was arrested for Trespass and Possession of Marijuana. He was issued two Universal summonses and a Community Complaint.

February 18, 4160 Hutchinson River Pkwy One male was arrested for Trespass and was issued a Universal summons.

consume alcoholic beverages. Even one drink is too many if you are going to drive. Also be sure to buckle your seatbelt, obey speed limits and avoid dis-

tractions when driving. School’s open, drive safely. Never pass a stopped school bus for either direction when it has the red lights flashing or the stop sign out.

Always remember, if you see something, say something. Call 911 and the Department of Public Safety at (718) 671-3050 or online at www.ccpd.us. Callers may remain anonymous when giving information.

The Co-op City Department of Public Safety would like to thank all persons who have called in suspicious activity or sent information via our website. It is by your actions that the crime rate remains low and a high quality of life is maintained. Visit CCPD on Twitter @CCPDnyc to see what is happening here in Co-op City..

Read and follow the Co-op City Times online at http://issuu.com/cctimes - also available on iOS; download from the App Store.

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