Co-op City Times 03/07/15

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Riverbay Board awaits community’s input on bulk cable deal

Vol. 50 No. 10

Seven hundred of the 15,372 bulk cable ballots that were mailed to Co-op City’s shareholders last week have so far been returned to the Riverbay Corporation.

Based on the history of carrying charge payments, the Riverbay Finance Department expects to receive at least 3,000 more ballots accompanying the March carrying charge payments over this weekend and into early next week.

For this referendum on the bulk cable proposal to count, at least 10,248 ballots must be returned to Riverbay, and for the bulk cable agreement to be solidified, at least 6,832 of the 10,248 must approve the deal.

Riverbay Board President Cleve Taylor reiterated this week that the bulk

BY ROZAAN BOONE

Eight-month progress report

Saturday, March 7, 2015

cable agreement is totally in the hands of shareholders.

“The Board has set a high standard for approval,” the Board President said.

“It has to be an overwhelming number of shareholders who want the bulk cable deal for it to move forward, so if this is something you want, you should make sure you get your ballots in by March 10.”

The bulk cable ballots were included on the March carrying charge statements that began arriving in Co-op City homes last weekend. It asks shareholders to circle “yes” or “no” registering their vote for Riverbay Corporation to engage, or not, in a bulk cable agreement with Cablevision which would (Continued on page 2)

REMINDER: STAR DEADLINE IS MARCH 15th All Co-op City residents are eligible for the STAR exemption. The deadline for new applications is March 15.

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Dear shareholders, of serving as PresiIt is our responsibil- President’s Message dent, attending every ity to preserve the qualmeeting held and ity of life and maintain spending countless President the curb appeal of our hours on property in property that we, as charge. A majority of shareholders of Co-op City, the Board members have have enjoyed throughout our faithfully attended these Bushistory in Bronx County. iness meetings, conducted Your 15-member resident committee meetings and deBoard of Directors is delebated the issues facing the gated with the task of reprecorporation. I am generally senting the shareholders in pleased with the Board's the decision making process direction. The majority Board that guides the corporation of Directors have helped me which we collectively own. to: In my opinion, during my administra• rid our property of corruption tion, the Board has done so to the best • reduce payroll cost of their ability, with varying levels of • get rid of questionable contractors expertise and experience. I believe the • return painting and plastering inRiverbay Corporation/Co-op City is house resulting in savings, lower comwell underway for a turn-around from plaints and improved internal controls the mistakes made in the past.

• Address violations of the federal Progress Report Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) negoIn the past 8 months, the Directors tiated by our former managing agent, have held more Board Business meetMarion Scott Realty, Inc. ings than any other Board in the history • Mediated a federal labor violation of Co-op City. I have had the pleasure

Cleve Taylor

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Energy consultant Bill May appointed as Riverbay’s Principal Power Plant Executive One of the east coast’s leading independent energy engineering consulants, Bill May, was recently appointed by cointerim General Managers Noel Ellison and Peter Merola as Riverbay’s new Principal Power Plant Executive.

May, the owner of the energy consulting firm Durfee Landing Company LLC., has more than 35 years of experience with overseeing energy generation plants and has consulted with Riverbay periodically over the Bill May last seven years regarding improving the efficiency of the plant.

In a recent interview with the Co-op City Times, May said of his new, more expanded role: “The help will come in

BY BILL STUTTIG

City Comptroller visits Co-op City seniors … City Comptroller Scott Stringer, accompanied by City Councilman Andy King (right), paid a visit to the seniors at JASA’s Bartow Senior Center early Wednesday afternoon and promised his office’s vigilance in making sure that funds earmarked for senior programs remain protected and are not threatened as they have been during previous administrations. “We have to protect the people who have given so much to the city over many years,” the Comptroller said. Stringer’s visit to Co-op City on Wednesday also included a talk with the Bronx Clergy Task Force and a visit with Co-op City’s interim coGeneral Managers, Noel Ellison and Peter Merola.

Photo by Bill Stuttig

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the form of providing an experienced resource for the plant team to report to temporarily until the corporation has the time and considerations in place to permanently resource the project for the long-term. Help will also come in the form of immediate improvement in how we manage our ongoing capital projects that are required updates for the 50-year-old facility. I have 35 years of experience in energy project construction and maintenance to deploy on Riverbay’s behalf. I will be providing the leadership team with some planning tools to better evaluate how to fully (Continued on page 11)

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Bulk deal lower the cable TV charges by up to $50 for some current Cablevision subscribers which accounts for approximately 13,500 households in the development, and which would save shareholders an estimated $8M over the course of the 5-year agreement.

This offer only covers cable service, not internet and phone charges, rental of remotes and cable boxes, DVR’s or speciality channels, so whatever subscribers who have these other services with Cablevision are currently paying, those charges will continue to be reflected on their Cablevision bills.

Shareholders are asked to return the ballots with their March carrying charge payments which are due

by March 10. Those who pay their carrying charges online, and any others who may wish to do so, can mail their ballots to the Riverbay Finance Department at 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475, or deposit it in the drop box at the Bartow Center.

In November, 2013 when the Riverbay Board under the leadership of then-President Bill Gordon approved the exploration of the bulk cable agreement with Cablevision, it was agreed that not only must 2/3 of all shareholders take part in the polling, but that 2/3 of those responding must also approve the bulk cable agreement in order for the housing company to move forward with securing the necessary approvals from the supervisory agencies to sign the agreement with Cablevision, such as the U.S. Department of Urban Development (HUD) and also the New York State Division of Homes & Community Renewal (HCR), which is awaiting the results of the balloting.

In the 2013 referendum, only 6,220 shareholders voted, less than the required 2/3 of shareholders.

“The only way for cooperators to express themselves on this issue is through their ballot,” said Board Treasurer Bernard Cylich. “The Board wants to hear from the community and even though we may have our own opinions, we will abide by the wishes of the community. We will take that message back to the Board for determination and make a decision based on the community’s input.”

The Riverbay-Cablevision proposal is to have Riverbay purchase cable services from Cablevision worth a retail value of approximately $75 for only $25, a considerable bulk rate discount. Riverbay will then pass on this saving to current Cablevision subscribers, and provide cable TV service to those residential units for a flat fee of $25 per month. This amounts to a saving of up to $50 for some Cablevision subscribers and a much more affordable cable bill, savings which could be used to help offset the proposed 4.5% carrying charge and 10% garage fee increases that the Board approved in the 2015/2016 fiscal year budget to raise the $8M needed to help fund the federal labor settlement and clean-up of the cooling tower after the city’s Department of Health reported elevated cases of Legionnaire’s Disease in the Bronx, and the community was forced to purchase energy from Con Ed while the cooling tower was offline for decontamination.

The current Riverbay Board, with Director Cleve Taylor at the helm as President, has revisited the bulk cable proposal with Cablevision as a way to soften the financial burden facing shareholders.

At 2 townhall meetings in early February, Board President Taylor outlined the community’s current financial predicament and explained in depth how the bulk cable proposal could be beneficial in helping shareholders to offset the added expenses they have incurred as a result of the two unanticipated and unbud-

Bulk cable ballots

Fill out and return your bulk cable ballot with your March carrying charge payments by March 10.

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geted events while at the same time raising the sum of money needed by September 15 when the federal lawsuit has to be paid in full as per the settlement terms.

As shareholders consider their votes in the bulk cable proposal, it should be pointed out that the current exclusive marketing agreement with Cablevision expires in 2024 so the community is still bound to this contract for the next 9 years. The bulk cable deal which is being offered will cover 5 of those 9 years during which time shareholders will be able to save on their cable charges.

In the past several weeks since the bulk cable proposal was reintroduced, Riverbay has gone to great length to answer shareholders’ questions about the deal. A detailed Q&A has been compiled

and published in this paper, (see last Saturday’s issue of the Co-op City Times, February 28, 2015; www.issuu.com/cctimes), as well as broadcast extensively on channel 12 on the master antenna and on channel 591 for Cablevision subscribers.

Shareholders who still have questions are urged to contact Riverbay’s Director of Special Projects, Joe Boiko, at (718) 320-3300, Ext. 3409, or the Co-op City Times at Ext. 3375 so that you can make an informed decision on your bulk cable ballot before returning it with your March carrying charge payment on March 10.

For information on Cablevision’s various cable package offerings and prices, you may visit the company’s website at http://optimum.net/pricing-packages.

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Next CB 10 meeting

The next Community Board 10 meeting will be held on Thursday, March 19, 7:30 p.m. Location: TBA. For more info., please call Community Board 10 at (718) 892-1161.

Annual Co-op City Spelling Bee March 21

The African American Association and the Riverbay Fund will present the 2nd Annual Co-op City Spelling Bee for 4-8th graders on Saturday, March 21, at 11 a.m. in Room 31 of the Bartow Center. FREE admission.

The Grand Prize is $100, and all participants will be recognized.

Registration forms are available at the Riverbay Administrative Office in the Bartow Community Center.

To register your child or to volunteer, please call (718) 379-5555.

Assemblyman Benedetto’s 2015 Scholarships for Co-op City students

Assemblyman Michael R. Benedetto has kick-off of the annual Co-op City Scholarship competition, to help students who live in Co-op City achieve their dreams of attending college.

To qualify for the scholarship, applicants must be Co-op City residents in their senior year of high school, currently serving or has served their community in a volunteer capacity, and have a C+ grade average or better Applications for the scholarship can be picked up at the assembly member’s offices at 3602 East Tremont Avenue and 177 Dreiser Loop, U.S. Representative Eliot Engel’s Office at Dreiser Community Center, Room 4, Riverbay’s Corporation office at Bartow Community Center, Church of the Savior at 920 Baychester Avenue or at high school guidance counselor’s offices.

All applications are due by Monday, April 13.

For more information, contact the assembly member’s office at 718-892-2235.

Remember to turn your clocks AHEAD 1 hour, 2 a.m. Sunday.

FRONT PA G E

Rev. Dr. Robert Smith retires as a pastor on April 12th

Will continue work as bereavement counselor for Co-op City

BY BILL STUTTIG Rev. Dr. Robert A. Smith, who, along with his wife, Theresa Smith, founded and operated Co-op City’s non-denominational Christian parish, Church of the Savior, for the past 11½ years, will retire as a pastor after the church’s Sunday services on April 12th and then the Building 1 church will close.

Dr. Smith, 75, served as a spiritual counselor for victims of substance abuse for the two decades prior to starting the church in Co-op City in 2003, and he said he will continue to offer counseling to those in need – particularly the bereaved – in the years going forward. “My ministry continues, but it just won’t continue at 920 Baychester Avenue. My work doesn’t finish until I die. I am just turning the page onto the next chapter of my life,” Dr. Smith said during an interview with the Co-op City Times earlier this week.

Part of that next step will be an expansion of one of the most successful programs of Church of the Savior, its bereavement counseling program for Co-op City residents coping with a recent loss of a loved one whether it is a spouse, parents, sibling or a close friend that you have known for years.

“Our bereavement counseling has been very successful so we hope to continue that,” Dr. Smith said. “There is such a need for this in the community. With many of the faith traditions in this community, bereavement counseling is not a key component of their service. No matter what your faith, people die and there is grief and bereavement. What do people do with the enormous hole in their life? If you lose your spouse after 50 years, what does that person do, how does he or she rebuild and start a different life – not a better life, but a different life.”

Dr. Smith has been doing this work successfully for several years and he plans to work with the other parishes in the community to bring his services and counseling sessions into their ministry for the good of everyone in Co-op City, he said.

“I hope to be of assistance to all faith communities who don’t have extensive bereavement counseling as part of their services,” the long-time pastor explained, adding that he will not only reach out to Christian faiths, but Jewish and Islamic institutions as well. “Every culture has a different understanding of the meaning of death, but the reality of loss is universal and for everyone who goes through the death of a loved one, there is a lot of anxiety about what happens on the other side.”

Dr. Smith said he also hopes to continue to offer marriage counseling to individual couples, relying on other churches in the community to lend space for sessions for three to four hours a week.

In addition, Dr. Smith hopes to begin work on a long-delayed project, writing a

Rev. Dr. Robert A. Smith

biography of his father, who, along with his wife, Dr. Smith’s mother, raised eight children successfully, largely by him working three jobs at a time throughout his life and dedicating his entire life to his children and supporting his family.

Dr. Smith called his father his hero, and he hopes to tell the story of his and his siblings’ upbringing in BedfordStuyvesant, Brooklyn as homage to both his mother and his father.

“I have no memory of my mother and father going on vacation,” Dr. Smith remembered. “They were both preoccupied with making sure there was enough money around for all of us.”

He said he hopes to tell the story of how his father shaped his values and played a role in changing his ambition from a young man who wanted to be a lawyer so he could afford a house in Scarsdale to a person who would instead devote his life to spirituality and allowing that spirituality to rebuild the lives of people in need.

Dr. Smith credits the teachers he met and were influenced by along the way, including Dr. Michael Thornberg from the Theological Seminary of Boston, who was from an upper class culture in Massachusetts – completely different from the world that Dr. Smith was raised in and knew – and who became a mentor and friend throughout Dr. Smith’s life, overcoming wide cultural differences to form that bond which would help shape Dr. Smith’s thinking in his service, giving him the strength to earn his Doctorate in

Theology and then go on as a minister with the United Methodist Church in Bedford Stuyvesant and as a substance abuse counselor at Beth Israel Medical Center for many years.

He recalled that his service to the Co-op City community happened really by chance as he was invited to speak at Rev. Calvin Owens’ Community Protestant Church on a Sunday in 1995 and at a reception after the service he asked a young woman to share a table with him. That woman, Theresa, would become his wife two years after that chance encounter. They would settle in Co-op City and a short time later decide to open a non-denominational church dedicated to reaching out to people regardless of their financial, social or spiritual backgrounds.

At the time of the church’s beginning, Dr. Smith said: “We are looking for people who would just like to discover God and get closer to God. God is the master healer of every broken life.”

For the next 11½ years, Church of the Savior would offer the services and programs out of a room in Dreiser Center and then move to a commercial space in Building 7 and eventually, a bigger commercial space in Building 1.

Of all the many memories he has of the church’s more than a decade-long service to Co-op City, Dr. Smith remembers clearly a recent visit to his church by Bill deBlasio and his wife, Chirlane, while deBlasio was a candidate for Mayor. Dr. Smith said he remembers thinking at the time, while he was listening to deBlasio speak to the congregation, “This man is going to be the next Mayor.”

Dr. Smith, who has a keen interest and involvement in New York City politics, said he will continue to be involved in politics and work with local elected officials – including City Councilman Andy King, State Assemblyman Mike Benedetto and Riverbay Board President Cleve Taylor – at bringing due services to the people of Co-op City.

He said he counts among his heroes Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Nelson Mandela, Gandhi and Mother Theresa and has dedicated his life to their examples of compassion and service.

Dr. Smith said his church will continue through Lent and Easter Week and conclude its services the week after Easter, fittingly with a ceremony to make a young man from the congregation a Deacon of the faith and to continue with the traditions set forth by Dr. Smith in the half century prior.

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President’s Report down to $6.4 million last and final offer, with an immediate demand to pay.

• Further negotiation got us an additional 6 months accelerated payment schedule. I reviewed and authorized this stipulation; if not, we were going to trial and the cost would have been catastrophic. Ramirez et al v Defendants et al. in US Federal District Court for the Southern District of New York. Index No.:1:13-cv-02367 (GWG)(JGK) • Started a counterclaim in NYS Supreme Court against our co-defendant, Marion Scott Realty, for $15 million • First televised Town Hall and Board Business meeting giving unprecedented access to the community • Implemented an OSHA Safety Training Program for our 1,000 employees and 60 supervisors – a critical factor if we are to reduce our insurance cost.

• Suspended the managing agent, Marion Scott Real Estate, Inc., for using a Riverbay Executive Manager to negotiate multimillion dollar insurance policies for other properties around the city while the Manager was working in Riverbay office and on our clock.

• Stopped the managing agent, MSI, from bypassing the review and approval of the Board of Directors and the NYS Division of Housing and Community Renewal with $8.5 million of insurance policies per year over a 10 year period.

• Passed a Competitive Bidding resolution for General Manager/Managing Agent, first time in 15 years.

• Established a Knowledge Team of senior and experienced Riverbay employees to ensure a smooth transition and inhouse management staff would be available if forced to install another outside managing agent.

(This strategic move proved invaluable once we completed a forensic computer investigation and found out that the managing agent was using Riverbay staff for their benefit. The Knowledge Team’s work in managing our property and raising morale is right out of the textbook, combined with 60 years of experience.)

• Installed a new Professional Engineer (P.E.) with 35 years’ experience in the Power Plant to oversee the multimillion dollar operations. Mistakes of our former managing agent in the design, build and administration of our co-generation plant, will be addressed within the design constraints.

President’s Project I hope in the upcoming months to introduce a prepaid Carrying Charge program to the NYS Division of Housing and Community Renewal (HCR) for review, which would allow shareholders to enjoy a 5% return on investment, if they prepay their carrying charge. This could be accomplished through the New York Multifamily Conservation Program.

Through the prepayment of our water bill, the City of New York offers a 10% discount. This discount, which we are not taking advantage of, amounts to approximately $1.8 million. This discount could be shared with the cooperators and the cooperative. Currently, Riverbay does not have enough cash to prepay its water bill and is losing the savings every year.

Prepaid rent is a commonly accept GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principle.)

The Budget Over the past 4 months, the Riverbay Budget Analyst, the Director of Finance, and the 27 department Directors have been meeting and working on the development of a 2-year Corporate Budget.

This process involved hundreds of hours and detail specifications in order to maintain services and utilities necessary to maintain the standard of living we are accustom to.

I am happy to report that the 2015 and 2016 Riverbay Corporation Budget

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Report (57 pages) is complete and there will be no diminution of services, property, administration, equipment, public safety, flooring, snow and garbage removal. This will come at a proposed carrying charge increase of 4.5% for 2015 and 0% for 2016. This carrying charge is front loaded mostly due to the cost associated with the Federal FLSA settlement that is due in total on September 15, 2015.

In the second year, the increase is 0%.

Hopefully, cost of materials, labor, fuel, insurance, utilities and construction cost will remain stable.

Co-op City will be able to honor all existing Collective Bargaining Agreements, replacement of all necessary machinery and hardware, maintain all existing equipment and warranties, and replace an out-of-date Computer software system (YARDI).

Power Plant - Construction Engineering Administration will be established and the resources funded in an effort to generate future savings.

Maintenance and servicing of our turbines will continue uninterrupted by budget cuts.

Insurance cost will probably be up in 2016 due to recent unforeseen events in Co-op City; those amounts will have to be paid for.

Flooring Department - will continue to remove asbestos contaminated floor tiles, repair and replace floor tiles, when necessary. It would be a harebrained proposal to eliminate this department and ask shareholders to hire asbestos removal companies, check permits, ensure compliance and hire a flooring company to patch a convector leak.

Buildings and Grounds Department - The “heart” of our property will be maintained, thus ensuring that hallways, lobbies, basements, exterior of buildings, lawns, grass maintenance, perennials and annual flowers and planting will occur this spring. Repairs, painting and Emergency Services after 5 p.m. will be continued.

Co-op City Public Safety Department will phase in body cameras during the next fiscal year and continue to maintain manning levels that have proven successful over the past decade.

The Budget Increase and your Financial Statements Our budget increase of 4.5 % is predicated on several converging factor: 1. The Balance Sheet for the year ending March 31, 2014, there was only $900,000 in Cash on the Books. That is a disastrously low number. Cash has been obliterated from Co-op City by our former managing agent. (1999 Cash $68 million versus 2014 Cash $900,000).

2. Legionella clean-up of the Cooling Tower - cost $1 million 3. Federal Fair Labor Standards Act Settlement and legal fees - $7 million 4. Approaching Fiscal Year End March 31, 2015 5. Preparation of a 2 year Budget due March 1, 2015 6. 2013 Financial Statements and 2014 Financial Statements - Prepared by the Certified Public Accounting Firm MP&S. In the significant notes to the Financial Statements, the CPA'S are warning us.

NOTE 10: ..."Funds are being accumulated in the replacement reserves based on estimated future cost for repairs and replacement of common property components, actual expenditures and investment income may vary from the estimated amounts, and the variation may be material. Therefore, amounts accumulated in the replacement reserve may not be adequate to meet all future need for major repairs and replacements. If additional funds are needed, the Company may seek increased regular assessments, pass special assessments, delay major repairs and

replacements or take other actions until funds are available."

I have reviewed the Critical and nonCritical Repairs for Co-op City and I fully concur with the accounting firm's opinion.

It is obvious that Co-op City is underfunded in the long term Capital Repair needs. Not to prepare for this event would be irresponsible in light of the fact that Co-op City is in need of a $16 million elevator motor replacement program. The Replacement Reserve is not enough.

7. A 10-year review of Revenue versus Expenses indicates that Revenue (i.e.

Carrying Charges) has not kept pace with expenses. This is important on an Operating Basis and Capital Basis since borrowing more money is not an option.

Top line revenue growth is absent.

This carrying charge increase is necessary to meet the accelerated demand payment of a federal lawsuit, current operating payments, 2 future years of cost of materials, improvements and capital funding.

Warning If you are to remember (save) anything from this President's Message, let it be NOTE: #10 (above). Ten years ago, I warned this community and the Board of Directors about this impending position; we are now here. We cannot cut our way into the future and certainly not in 6 months to meet the $6.4 million due the federal court.

“4.5% on the Back of the Shareholders - This will be the Campaign slogan for 2015” Business, no more politics! That has been my promise to the shareholder for the past 10 years. It's ok to use, “the 4.5 % increase on the backs of the shareholders," for political purposes, as two Board Directors will do, “But just ask them to show you the cuts.”

We have 1 former 1st Vice President (now Director) and another 1st Vice President who claim to have $20 million and $10 million in budget cuts, respectively. The Board has yet to see these cuts, and neither have the shareholders and, in my opinion, that's because they are "scared to do the cuts."

The former First Vice President told the Riverbay Corporation’s Board of Directors at a Business Meeting that he has $20 million worth of budget cuts and the budget cuts would be in his newspaper article. In this ridiculous budget cut submission, we found 2 paragraphs in the paper – a $7 million cut by eliminating the entire Flooring Department. This would force every cooperator to be responsible for: 1. Applying for asbestos removal permits from the Dept. of Buildings every time you had a patch of floor that needed repair.

2. Hiring a company to pick up the asbestos tile and provide air monitoring.

3. Hiring a wood floor tile installation company who would have to purchase the exact same tile Co-op City uses at a far greater cost.

4. The contractors the cooperators use will all have to have OSHA training, submit G/L, Workers compensation and asbestos insurance certificates to Riverbay.

5. Riverbay would have to send out inspectors to monitor the work, etc., etc.

In my opinion, the former First Vice President’s $7 million savings would not only be a massive inconvenience to the cooperators, but a financial nightmare for them as well. His cuts will cost you millions and millions of dollars more. That's why when you shoot from the hip, you miss the target.

Regarding the former first vice president’s $3 million elimination of the Central Garbage Facility at Peartree, and waiting for NYC Department of Sanitation to come and pick up the garbage:

First, there would be a political battle that Co-op City would have to fight for several months and would probably lose. Then, your company, Riverbay, would require the tripling of manpower at each building since the Sanitation Department no longer has Front Load trucks to pick up the containers. His budget cuts would also require Riverbay to throw out the $13 million brand new compactor system that was installed in our buildings since the system would now be useless. Garbage would have to be hand loaded onto the trucks. Payroll would go through the roof.

“You don’t have to be a rocket scientist to figure this out.”

When the 2 tons of garbage piles up in your basement, it will have to be bagged and carried out since the containers do not interface with the garbage trucks. Thus, it will have to be hand loaded in front of your building. This includes on hot smelly weekends, and let's not forget the winter snow weeks when the city’s Sanitation don't pick up.

The cooperators who live on the lower floors can certainly remember the trash, old furniture, recyclables, vermin, dirty concrete pads, noisy trucks and Sanitation Department spilling garbage in front of every building during the summer.

We must ask ourselves, do we want to live in the former First Vice President’s world? He cuts 2 full departments which, instead of saving you money, will cost you significantly more money, plus the hassle of contracting for asbestos removal, a fight with the City of New York over centralized garbage stations, no money to pay our federal obligation in time, and garbage piled up in front of your building.

No Guts to Make the Cuts Ladies and gentlemen, your corporation has a 57-page budget. It is a simple document, but detailed. It has line-by-line allocations detailed in each department. It was carefully prepared by the Department managers in full consideration of the intricacies and specifications of each department. Often cases, these managers have 20 and 30 years’ experience in their respective fields.

The Budget documents on a pro forma basis is the same one used in the previous 4 years, meaning, the format has not changed in a few years and it’s simple to address the main line, Payroll (i.e. the people who get the work done!) The former First Vice President has had access to these budgets, but yet has never submitted a resolution for $20 million in budget cuts.

In my opinion, if a Director states that s/he can make 20 million dollars’ worth of cuts, then the Director should, “have the Guts to show us the Cuts."

It takes a lot of courage to fire hundreds of senior employees from Co-op City and turn our homes into a ghetto. The Board of Directors will not allow any Board Director or Vice President to do that, especially one who is afraid to pick up the budget and show us which lines they intend to cut.

The Budget Committee I cannot believe that the Budget Committee Report that was presented to the Board of Directors at the last Business Board Meeting actually came out of committee. I am surprised that the committee members would attach themselves to a Report that the Chairperson stated contained $10 Million in cuts. The report was improperly compiled, we were told it was rushed, we were told it contained $10 million in cuts, which it did not. It was not a budget cut; it was more of a Mission Statement.

The Report did not contain a single reference to any departmental budget cuts, no account numbers, no allocation or reclassifications, no details, no 2 year budget reduction, etc., etc.

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Co-op City Times / March 7, 2015

It’s happening in Co-op City “Living the dream and celebrating our gifts”

NCNW’s Black History Month Youth Celebration

BY LAURETTA J. JAYSURA

The National Council of Negro Women, Inc., (NCNW), Co-op City Section, has done it again.

On Saturday, February 28 from 1 to 4 p.m. they held their 14th Annual Youth Celebration, co-sponsored by Riverbay Fund, Inc., in the Dreiser Loop Community Center. The theme: “Living the Dream and Celebrating our Gifts; Equality and Justice for All.” It was very much a “youth celebration” in that Auditoriums B and C were filled to capacity with loud, cheerful and excited young people, who had come with their families to see, support and enjoy the NCNW Black History Month program.

One look at the agenda and you knew the afternoon would be intellectually stimulating and full of fun — performances by community favorites, new acts and professional leaders, to name a few, all scheduled and eagerly anticipated. The audience could hardly wait for the opening acts.

As one member of NCNW said, “It’s so exciting to see our children in a positive light. This is for them; all the news is so negative and we have beautiful, bright children who you never hear of.”

“Fourteen years ago what started out as an anniversary brunch has evolved into our annual National Black History Program, and we had only seven guests.

Members came dressed in costumes of famous Black Americans, and I was Madame C.J. Walker the great cosmetologist. Today, we have partnered with the Riverbay Corporation, have close to two hundred in attendance and several prominent guest speakers and yes, we have grown,’’ said Lori Melton, Chairperson. Melton chaired the first event and has remained the only chairperson for fourteen years.

Dorcas Lay, President, Co-op City Section, and Michele Sajous, Director, Community Relations/Riverbay Fund, Inc., opened the ceremony with welcoming remarks and Sajous, additionally said that she always enjoys working on this event because it’s a lot of fun and the “children are awesome.” She also thanked neighborhood merchants who participated and made donations to help make the event successful.

Hosting this year for the first time were identical twins Dianne and Debra Jones, who really are identical and thus added to the amusement of everyone trying to figure out who’s who. Both ladies are long-time residents of Co-op City and very active in the community in a variety of social and civic issues.

Dianne (or was it Debra?) said that she’s also a member of Toastmasters, Inc. and was honored to have been asked to serve along with her sister as this year’s co-Toastmasters of the event. “We are looking at our future lawyers, doctors, and entertainers here this afternoon.

As we do in Toastmasters, let’s clap a lot and give them encouragement.”

As for the children, the only lighting they were interested in was the “spotlight” on their classmates, neigh-

bors, sisters and brothers as each one came up and “did their thing.”

“Stepping” often associated with college campuses, is obviously alive and well in the Bronx at MS 180 Daniel Hale Williams School. In fact, the school boasts of having two Stepping Teams - Soldiers of Righteousness and SuperStar Steppers — and both teams performed meticulous step routines to rousing standing ovations.

Cooperator Nise DeCasseres, with family and friends seated at a nearby table, was loudly cheering for her friend’s granddaughter, a “stepper,” with the Soldiers of Righteousness. “They are excellent, wonderful, and they executed with such precision and coordination; they’re awesome!” she said. “Programs like this are inspiring.”

And there were more talented youth from MS 180, such as the Tigers Cheerleaders and Dream Team Dancers.

Also from Co-op City Education Park’s Harry S. Truman High School were the Jr. Varsity Cheerleaders, MascotMustangs, who performed high flying synchronized feats.

Talents of other kinds were also on display – for instance, fashioned as a “speech choir” or plain oratory eloquence, the flawless recitation of excerpts from Dr. King’s “I Have a Dream” speech by students of Immaculate Conception School; Readings by youth from the Bronx Youth Empowerment Program (YEP); and Anthony Mitchell, Misa Love, Simone Brown and Gloria Asante.

Solo selections by Charles Thomas, Andrene Love Broomes; as well as the beautiful praise dancers of Church of the New Vision.

As Dianne Jones reminded us, a lot of struggles have gone on before us and we must not forget our history. Dr. King’s legacy is a somber reminder of these struggles and crucial to Black History in America.

Two guest speakers for the program were from the legal profession and hail from the local community: Bahaati E. Pitt, Esq. and the Honorable Kim Adair Wilson, Judge, NYC Civil Court, Bronx County, each one imparting very profound and relevant words of wisdom for everyone. Wearing her judicial robe, Judge Wilson clearly stated, for the young especially, “Things are different now. Don’t do anything that breaks the law or you will be arrested and that can prevent your chances for getting jobs, getting into college and a host of many other opportunities.” In her job as a sitting judge, she stressed how she sees, daily, what a careless choice can do to ruin a person’s future. Judge Wilson also

warned of the pitfalls of the internet. She spoke to the young people and said, “Push yourselves, go farther and farther.”

Attorney Pitt told the story of her family coming to America for a better life and how she has been able to pursue her dreams of success. She encouraged everyone to pursue their dreams and take advantage of all opportunities.

Sgt. Milton Gregory of Co-op City Department of Public Safety spoke of the policing efforts in place that focus on community safety, as well as making an impact on crime. He said, “We protect the letter and the spirit of the law.” Sgt. Gregory is trained and conducts many of the training sessions on sexual violence and bullying. Many more seminars are being put together, which will keep the community uptodate and informed.

Moreover, there were many highlights and platforms celebrating equality and justice for all. Truly gifted and talented young students, grades 3 and 5, from NCNW Saturday Academy; Storyboards demonstrated various basic items that were invented by Black Americans; and Ethnic-centered exhibitions on display.

In America, February is designated “Black History Month “to correct much of the historical omissions made since colonial times. Without Black History programs, how would this be accom-

At the NCNW/Riverbay Black History Month celebration held in the Dreiser Auditorium last Saturday, the young people were definitely the stars of the show. Their performances included dances, stepping, oratory, and cheerleading.

They were truly awesome and we salute these outstanding young citizens as they prepare to lead in the future.

Photos by Lauretta Jaysura

plished? As Debra Jones said, “We stand on the shoulders of some of the world’s greatest men and women.”

All participants received Certificates of Appreciation.

In closing, Melton thanked Riverbay Board of Directors who had come in support and Assemblyman Michael Benedetto and Councilman Andy King.

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Co-op City Times / March 7, 2015

Letters to the Editor

THANK YOU, Riverbay employees!

Dear Riverbay employees: I would like to take this opportunity to extend a special thank you(!) to our Riverbay Buildings & Grounds and Janitorial staff for your outstanding efforts and hard work during the 2014 and 2015 winter season. The snow removal and maintenance of 330 acres of walkway paths, 65 lobbies and 3 shopping centers is truly a commendable feat considering the extremely frigid weather and numerous snow emergencies you were faced with.

In addition, you kept our buildings, elevators, lobbies and basements clean.

Thank you for your admirable service

to Co-op City.

The Peartree Garbage Removal Team deserves special recognition.

You worked every single day during the numerous snowstorms to remove garbage, recyclables and furniture from in front of our property and basements.

This level of consistency can only be matched in high level occupancy in the City of New York. Respectfully, Co-op City would never have received such exemplary and dedicated service from the NYC Department of Sanitation during a snow storm and over the course of the subsequent days.

I can only express my deepest grati-

tude for the environmental protection that you provide the cooperators of Co-op City throughout the years.

Please know that the majority of the Board of Directors supports your good work and will oppose any Director who attempts to have garbage, recyclables and old furniture stored in front of our buildings and in our basements. The return of vermin and roaches is not an option for budget cuts.

Thank you, once again for your service!

Very truly yours, —Cleve Taylor, President Riverbay Corporation

Fed up with UPS delivery changes

To the Editor: Wake up, Riverbay! United Parcel Service (UPS) has created a disservice to us. When you order items from companies, a shipping charge is usually added to your bill.

If you are unavailable for the first delivery to your home, it could be turned over to an associate collector, like one of our grocery or candy stores, for you to pick up your parcel from them.

To the Editor: After much thought, here is my position on this whole debacle.

First, I just don’t think we have a choice but to raise the carrying charges.

But, we should insist on something in the form of a promissory note that as soon as our legal obligations to the Riverbay employees are satisfied, the carrying charges will be rolled back to their original 2015 level.

In conjunction with the temporary carrying charge increase, we should implement the proposals that Director Leah Graham suggested, coupled with

Bad news…if the delivery was attempted on a Friday night, your driver will not get your item(s) into the collector until Monday. Then, you are at the mercy of whomever is in charge of giving the packages out. HOPE they are not on coffee or lunch break when you go to obtain your item(s).

I am alerting each of my companies of what UPS is doing. We have made some delivery company changes and/or set explicit delivery instructions.

I’m tired and fed up with companies always testing our community to find out if and where they can cut service to us. Why must we always be on the defense? Why not be ahead of the game? Stop action before it gets out of hand. But, we are a silent community and that gets us NOTHING. Write or call UPS, demand that they return to more than one delivery for ALL OF CO-OP CITY. —Eleanor G. Bailey

Taking our medicine whatever cuts that may be possible no matter how minute.

After all our immediate financial obligations are met, then we should be able to see where we stand and will have a better handle on what we should do moving forward.

I also agree with Leah to freeze the budget for the time being. For now, I would try to freeze everything possible...you would think someone transported Co-op City to the North Pole.

Secondly, something doesn’t seem kosher to me about this five year Cablevision deal. It seems like part two

of the twenty year deal and it very much concerns me.

At the moment, Riverbay is in intensive care. We must do whatever we can to heal our company and make it well again.

Some of the Board members you elected or indirectly elected by not voting, in my opinion, betrayed you when they pledged their loyalty to Marion Scott Real Estate, Inc. and I think this mess is the byproduct of their loyalty to them.

Now, we have no other choice but to take our medicine and swallow this bitter pill.

—Junius Williams

Domestic water shutdown - Building 35

On Wednesday, March 11th, there will be a domestic water shutdown in Building 35 from the hours of 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

There will be no hot and cold water during this shutdown but heat, elevator service and electrical service will not be affected.

In preparation for the shut-down, we urge cooperators to keep a supply of water on hand for emergency use. Please also make sure that you keep your faucets in a closed position and all drains clear of objects.

The work is being done in the mechanical pump room where a contractor will be replacing aging regulator valves.

Thank you for your patience while we complete these repairs and restore your service.

—CSO (Einstein)

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

Building 18

Current Lease Expiration Date

New 3 yr.

Expiration Date

100 Alcott Place

Feb. 28, 2015

Feb. 28, 2017

Co-op City Times

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

Writers will be limited to one letter per topic.

Anonymous or unsigned letters will not be accepted for publication.

Letters cannot exceed 350 words.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Public Safety Report Co-op City Times / March 7, 2015

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CCPD: Spring ahead for Daylight Saving Time

BY LIEUTENANT PAM APOLLO Daylight Saving Time begins this Sunday, March 8, at 2 a.m. Do not forget to set your clocks ahead when you go to bed on Saturday night. This year is the fourth year the clocks change in early March rather than April. As you change your clocks, also remember to test your smoke detector and change the batteries in it. If you have a smoke detector newly installed by Riverbay, it is not necessary to change the batteries as the new smoke detectors have a ten year battery.

For persons outside of Co-op City or those who have not yet received the new smoke detector, it is a good habit to always change your smoke detector batteries when you change your clocks. Don’t forget to “Spring Ahead” and also change your smoke detector batteries. A smoke detector only works if it has good batteries in it.

No matter which type of smoke detector you have, while we are thinking about fire safety, it is also a good time to review fire safety with your family. The Public Safety Department would like to provide these fire safety tips. It is always good to have a plan and make certain all members of the family are familiar with it.

Every family should have a plan in place for when they are at home. When traveling, make an alternate plan for your temporary accommodations. Also make certain that children away at school have a plan in place for their living quarters. Be sure your college student has working smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors in their college dormitory or apartment.

The buildings in Co-op City are fireproof. This means that a fire will not travel from one apartment to another. Unless the fire is in your apartment or if directed to leave by emergency personnel, in most cases, it is safest to stay within your apartment. If it becomes necessary to leave your apartment, close the door, but do not lock it. Take your keys if you can safely reach them. Never go back in the apartment for anything unless deemed safe by emergency personnel.

Call 9-1-1 and Public Safety, (718) 671-3050, from a safe location. Go to an established meeting place so that you know all family members have gotten out of the home safely.

Always feel a door before you open it. If the door feels hot, do not open it. Keep the door closed, call 91-1 and Public Safety, (718) 671-3050. Wet towels can be placed at the bottom, sides and top of the door to keep smoke from entering. Apartment windows can be opened for ventilation, if there is no smoke outside the window. Remember, smoke rises; do not open windows if you are above a fire location.

If it becomes necessary to travel through smoke filled areas, stay close to the ground where there is less smoke. Place a wet towel over your nose and mouth.

Provide wet towels for all family members. If clothing should catch fire, do not run and fan the flames.

Instead, “Stop, Drop and Roll.” This serves to effectively smother any flames. Have children practice these procedures so that in the event of an emergency, they know what to do. School children will be familiar

with these procedures as they have most likely seen them demonstrated at school. These drills may seem silly, but they can save your life if you are familiar with them in an emergency.

Keep matches and lighters out of the reach of children. Avoid using candles for any reason. They are a leading cause of fires in the home. Candles can easily be knocked over by children or pets. Safer battery operated L.E.D. simulated candles are an excellent alternate. Smoking is also an extreme fire hazard.

Many fires are caused by lit smoking material catching fire to beds, couches or upholstery.

If you are speaking about the time change, remember it is called Daylight Saving Time. It is often erroneously referred to as Daylight Savings Time. The time change has nothing to do with banking just about “saving” daylight. It was put in effect for the purpose of saving energy because it stays light longer during the summer months. The dark period in the morning is a time when most people are asleep anyway. Daylight Saving Time is not observed worldwide. Puerto Rico is one place that does not utilize Daylight Saving Time. New York time will be in sync with Puerto Rico time once we spring ahead on Sunday. When we fall behind, we are one hour behind Puerto Rico.

Stay safe as you “Spring Ahead.” Always remember, if you see something, say something. Call 9-1-1 and the Department of Public Safety at (718) 6713050 or online at www.ccpd.us. Callers may remain anonymous when giving information.

REMINDER: STAR deadline is March 15 All Co-op City shareholders are eligible for the New York State School Tax Relief (STAR) Property Tax Exemption, but it is not an automatic exemption; it must be filed for. There are two types of STAR exemptions.

Basic STAR is available to any owner of a house, cooperative apartment, condominium or other property as long as at least one owner lives in or uses the property as their primary residence. Married couples owning more than one property can only have STAR on one property unless they are divorced or legally separated and can provide documentation to support their claim.

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

Enhanced STAR applicants must also use the residence they are filing for as the primary residence of at least one owner. Therefore, for a married couple applying for Enhanced STAR, if one owner is absent from the property because they are receiving inpatient health related services at a residential health care facility, such as a nursing home or any other facility that provides lodging, board and physical care, as long as the property is not occupied by anyone other than the remaining spouse or co-owner, it may qualify for Enhanced STAR as long as the following criteria are also met: the property owner(s) must be age 65 or older as of December 31 of the exemption year and have an annual total combined household income of $83,300 or less to qualify.

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

If you are a shareholder who applied for the STAR program this year and did not receive a credit, you should contact the New York City Department of Finance at (212) 504-4080. If you have not yet filed an application and, as a result, did not receive a credit this year, you should fill out an application before the upcoming March 15th deadline for a credit next year. All applications must be postmarked by Monday, March 16, since March 15th falls on a Sunday this year.

You will need the following information to complete your STAR application:

• Cooperators who live in Sections 1-4, and in the Adler, Asch, Cooper, Debs, DeFoe and Broun Place townhouses – “Block #: 5141; Lot#: 120.

• Cooperators who live in Section 5 and the Earhart Lane townhouses – Block#: 5135; Lot: 51.

• To calculate your number of shares, you need to know that there are 18 shares per room. Therefore, if you have a 5 room apartment, your number of shares will be calculated by multiplying the number of rooms by the number of shares per room (5x18) which equals 90 shares, and so on.

You can obtain a STAR application by calling 3-1-1, or the Department of Finance at (212) 504-4080 or by logging onto the DOF website at nyc.gov/STAR.

Completed STAR applications should be mailed to: NYC Department of Finance, P.O. Box 311, Maplewood, NJ 07040-0311. You should keep a copy of your application for your records.

This year, eligible shareholders who applied for the 2014/2015 tax year received their credit on their February, 2015 carrying charge statement.

The recipients of the 2014/2015 Basic STAR received $100.68 and those who qualified for Enhanced STAR got $215.08.

Out of Co-op City’s 15,372 apartments, 7,688 received the credit this year, 2015, which amounted to a total of $1,105,524.28 that was shared by those households for Basic or Enhanced STAR.

OPPORTUNITIES AT CO-OP CITY

Tell your friends, relatives and employers about:

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

For information on CONTRACT OPPORTUNITIES ONLY, please contact: Lenya Garcia at Lgarcia@riverbay corp.com; AND Barbara Penn at Bpenn@riverbaycorp.com. Please note that emails should be sent to both parties.

Please DO NOT email resumes for EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES to the aforementioned emails.

For EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES, please see bottom of the employment listings for specific directions.

CONTRACT SUMMARY

Contract 2981, 15A Lobby Modernization Program: Provide services to modernize the lobby area of building 15A. Pre-bid Meeting: February 25, 2015 at 10:00 a.m.

Bids Due: March 12, 2015 at 2:00 p.m.

Bonding: Bonding is not required Insurance: Insurance is required

Contract P764, Purchase of Convector Covers Bids Due: March 11, 2015 at 2 p.m.

Contact: bpenn@riverbaycorp.com to receive a bid package.

Late Bids Will Not Be Accepted.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

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

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

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Did we fix the problem?

Co-op City Times / March 7, 2015

Leah Graham

I thank Board Directors Daryl Johnson, Leslie Peterson, and Al Shapiro for their support and “No” vote for a carrying charge increase. From the calls, emails and direct communications I have received about the 4.5% increase, cooperators in the community appreciate you taking a stand on their behalf during the Board meeting. There are several ways to reduce costs and spend less with a cash-strapped business without impacting quality of service. And to ask cooperators of an affordable housing community to cover that cost without input from within the corporation first was, in my opinion, not fair nor is it practical. Discretionary spending is one of the first things to consider when introducing a budget reduction. The below chart is based on information from the Budget Committee’s Phase I process and Finance Dept. The chart outlines a few ways we could have reduced the carrying charge increase amount:

which begins April 1, 2015.

(2) If the corporation temporarily stopped overtime, like other corporations, unless in an emergency, the cost savings would be approx. $600,000 for the year. The corporation’s current overtime cost for a 9-month period was $669,000.

(3) Since the last garage increase was in Feb. 2008, the Budget Committee agreed an increase would generate additional revenue of $820,000 per year.

(4) An increase in our hourly garage parking (transient garage) would generate

(1) If the departments worked at the current FY year (14/15) budget of $104.4 million, it would save the corporation $6.8 million for the upcoming fiscal year,

income of $55,000 per year.

(5) Holiday garage parking increase would generate revenue between $7,000 and $15,000 for a four (4) holiday period

Greetings to all of 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 that will be celebrating their birthday this month.

Our Post is always looking for new members to join, so if you are a VETERAN from any branch of the military, stop by our Post. Bring your DD-214 with you.

Post 1871 is located in Section 5 in the Community Center, 135 Einstein Loop, Room 41. Our office telephone number is (718) 320-8165, and our e-mail address is post1871@optimum.net.

Attention all veterans, on March 18th, Wednesday, there will be a veterans’ job resource fair at Dreiser Loop Auditorium, 177 Dreiser Loop, Bronx, NY 10475. This job fair will be sponsored by City Councilmember Andy King. When you come, please bring your service identification with you. For more information, call (718) 684-5509.

Honoring those who served: The City Council passed a package of bills to beef up the services for the city's 200,000 veterans. The legislation will require the city to issue reports tracking how many veterans get housing, assistance in finding jobs and other benefits. Pols cite that the city isn't reaching many of the veterans who are eligible for help.

Tax time is here. This is a reminder to all: don't forget to FILE YOUR 2014 taxes

by April.

Start pushing those Memorial Day raffles; the day will be here before you know it – sell, sell and sell.

The next EXECUTIVE meeting will take place on March 4th, Wednesday, at 3:00 p.m. All executive members are required to attend this meeting. If you’re not able to make it, please give the Post a call. Sunday, March 8th, is daylight saving time. Don't forget to set your clock forward 1 hour. This is very important so that you can make your appointments on time.

Did you know that cardiovascular disease and stroke are the leading causes of death in New York City, killing more than 67,000 residents each year, according to the state Health Department.

Here are a few tips to help you learn to read food labels, stop smoking, be active in making decisions about your health, follow your doctor’s advice and ask your doctor about nutrition and physical activities.

If you haven't signed up at the Bronx Veterans Hospital, or any other VA hospital, to get a primary doctor, please take care of this right away so that you will be counted when they ask for funding to run the VA hospitals.

Quotes for the day: If a zombie apocalypse happens in Vegas, will it stay in Vegas?

I wish Noah had swatted those two mosquitoes.

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

—Richard I. Lawson, Jr.

Director’s Viewpoint First Vice President

American Legion Post 1871

If you SEE something, SAY SOMETHING!!!

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

(Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas and New Year’s Eve).

(6) There are 112 standpipe parking spaces in the garages. In case of a car fire, the Fire Dept. would most likely run a hose from the main standpipe within the garage or from the street. This would free up parking spaces within the garages and increase revenue by $94,000 per year.

The corporation is currently working with the FDNY to resolve this by securing a waiver.

These suggested financial changes would generate approx. $8.5 million per year in revenue and cost savings. The Budget Committee’s above information should have been considered to reduce the carrying charge increase on shareholders.

You know the saying, “the more money you make the more you spend” unless a system is established where a savings can occur. We did not do that. Instead, a decision was made to adopt an increase before establishing some financial constraints and monitoring of the corporation’s spending habits. Until a new managing agent and Internal Audit Director are hired, the Budget Committee will continue to review the corporation’s financial activities and make recommendations like the above to the Board for approval.

Cablevision Clarity Based on Cablevision’s non-promotional packages, I put together the below scenarios to show your monthly out-ofpocket costs with this cable offer. These amounts apply only to the cable TV portion of your bill.

• If you have the non-promotional Value cable package, the current cost for this package is $64.95. Under a cable bulk agreement, your monthly cable bill for this package will show zero (0) and $25 will be

applied to your carrying charges. Instead of paying $64.95 for this TV package, you will pay $25.

• If you have the non-promotional Preferred cable package, the current cost for this package is $74.95. Under a cable bulk agreement, your monthly cable bill for this package will show zero (0) and $25 will be applied to your carrying charges. Instead of paying $74.95 for this TV package, you will pay $25.

• If you have the Silver cable package, the current cost for this package is $89.95.

Under a cable bulk agreement, your monthly cable bill for this package, will show $15 and $25 will be applied to your carrying charges. Instead of paying $89.95 for this TV package, you will pay $40.

• If you have the Gold cable package, the current cost for this package is $109.95. Under a cable bulk agreement, your monthly cable bill for this package, will show $35 and $25 will be applied to your carrying charges. Instead of paying $109.95 for this TV package, you will pay $60.

Closing As an “elected” Board Director, I have a responsibility to the people in this community, as well as the corporation itself.

And in doing such, my decisions must remain balanced, meaning I have to ask questions, stay focused & detail oriented, not be easily swayed, exercise “big” picture thinking and bring talents to the table for discussions.

Please feel free to contact me at lgraham@riverbayboard.com or you may leave a phone message with the Riverbay Board office at 347-913-4225. I will return your call within 24 hours of receiving your message.

Remember, sharing is caring.

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accept most health insurance plans

• Participating in the Medicare Diabetic Shoe Program • Evening and Saturday appointments

Dr. Lewis Wolstein

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First Reading - Resolution #15-17 SUBMITTED BY: Bill Gordon SECONDED BY: Cleve Taylor BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING, DATED: March 4th, 2015

WHEREAS, the Contracts Department sent out twenty one (21) requests for proposals for Bid #2937 (REBID), New Pressure Boiler Installation; and WHEREAS, we received four (4) proposals; and WHEREAS, bids were reviewed in detail by the

Project Manager; and WHEREAS, the Project Manager has concluded Boilermatic Industries, Inc. is the lowest responsible bidder (Recommendation attached).

NOW THEREFORE, LET IT BE RESOLVED: that the proposed contract 2937 with Boilermatic Industries, Inc. for a contract amount of $5,923,100.00 be approved as submitted by Management in accordance with Board of Directors Resolution #85-16 and amended by Board of Directors Resolution #95-44 and

the President is hereby authorized to execute the contract and Management is authorized to take all steps necessary to make this action effective.

Yes: H. Atkins, L. Berk, B. Cylich, B. Gordon, L. Graham, O. Jones, A. Leslie, L. Peterson, A. Shapiro, E. Turner No: D. Johnson Abstain: F. Jones, C. Taylor Absent: C. Owens, K. Abdul-Wahhab PASSED

Second Reading - Resolution #15-16 SUBMITTED BY: Bill Gordon SECONDED BY: Cleve Taylor BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING, DATED: March 4th, 2015

WHEREAS, the Contracts Department sent out thirty six (36) requests for proposals for Bid #2953, Overhaul Main Transformer (7X25); and WHEREAS, we received three (3) proposals which were reviewed in detail by the Project Manager; and

WHEREAS, the Project Manager has determined M & L Power Systems, Inc. is the lowest responsible bidder (Recommendation attached).

NOW THEREFORE, LET IT BE RESOLVED: that the proposed contract with M & L Power Systems, Inc. for a total cost of $310,969.00 plus tax if applicable be approved as submitted by Management in accordance with Board of Directors Resolution #85-16 and amended by Board of Directors Resolution #95-44 and the President is hereby authorized to execute the con-

tract and Management is authorized to take all steps necessary to make this action effective.

Yes: H. Atkins, L. Berk, B. Gordon, L. Graham, F. Jones, O. Jones, L. Peterson, A. Shapiro No: B. Cylich, D. Johnson, A. Leslie, C. Taylor Absent for Vote: E. Turner Absent: C. Owens, K. Abdul-Wahhab PASSED

Second Reading - Resolution #15-18 SUBMITTED BY: Francine Reva Jones SECONDED BY: Lelie Peterson BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING DATED: March 4th, 2015

WHEREAS, Council Member Andy King has requested a lease from Riverbay Corporation for the premises at 135 Einstein Loop, Room 44, (490 sq. ft.)

Bronx, New York, to be used for City Council district office; and WHEREAS, the term of the lease is two years with a two year renewal option annual rental rates are within the provisions of Resolution #85-16 as amended by

Resolution #95-44; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the lease agreement for the premises at 135 Einstein Loop, Room 44, Bronx, New York, by and between Riverbay Corporation, Owner, and Council Member Andy King, Tenant, containing the terms as negotiated

by Riverbay Corporation’s management is hereby approved as submitted by management in accordance with Resolution #85-16 as amended by Resolution #95-44; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that the President of the Corporation is auth-

In Memoriam...

Hilda Fischer, of Building 15 B, passed away peacefully on Monday morning, February 16, at the age of 96. She died in her own bed in her own apartment, attended by home hospice aides after hospitalization and rehabilitation.

Hilda and her husband, Harry Fischer, moved to Co-op City in 1980 from Washington Heights.

She was born in Berlin, Germany at the close of the first World War. She and her husband married in Berlin in 1938 and their daughter was born a year later. They spent the war years in Budapest and emigrated to the US in 1949 from Munich, Germany. In New York, Hilda worked as a bookkeeper for more than 20 years until retiring. She was widowed in 2009. She was an avid reader of books and newspapers. She was a member of a number of book clubs and she kept abreast of the local news by reading both the Co-op City Times and the City News.

Hilda is survived by her daughter, Ellen Grumer, her son-in-law Nels Grumer, grandson Avram Grumer and his partner, Christine Quinones, of Brooklyn, and granddaughter, Elisa Grumer Tolkov and her husband, Marc Tolkov, of Frisco, Texas. Hilda was devoted to her two great grandchildren, Amanda Tolkov and Daniel Tolkov, both of whom live with their parents in Frisco.

—Nels Grumer

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orized to sign the lease agreement and related documents on behalf of Riverbay Corporation.

Yes: H. Atkins, B. Cylich, B. Gordon, L. Graham, D. Johnson, F. Jones, O. Jones, L. Peterson, A. Shapiro, C. Taylor Abstain: L. Berk Absent for Vote: A. Leslie, E. Turner Absent: K. Abdul-Wahhab, C. Owens PASSED

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Dear cooperators, lished in the Co-op City Director’s Viewpoint Women’s History Month Times in compliance with Mrs. Lori Melton is a cooperator and a said resolution. member of the National Council of Negro 4.5% Increase Women. She has been chairing or The Board discussed this Secretary involved with the presentation of Black issue on several occasions History Month programs for this organiand Board President Taylor zation for the past 14 years. With the assisasked Board Directors to bring their suggestions for tance of Michelle Sajous, Director of the budget changes to the Board meetings for consideraCommunity Relations Department, Mrs. tion. This included suggestions for cutting the budget Melton and the NCNW have done a fanor ways to increase revenue. These meetings occurred tastic job of showcasing the talents of our during the month of January. It is unfortunate that the youth. Last Saturday’s event was no Budget Committee Chairperson, Director Leah exception. The talent and creativity of the Graham, was experiencing personal matters and was performers was amazing, including stepabsent for most of these Board meetings. However, the ping, cheerleading, recitation, praise dancBudget Committee met several times, including all day ing, and more. Kudos to Mrs. Melton and on Presidents’ Day, and came up with some moneythe distinguished women of the NCNW in this saving proposals. Regrettably, as determined as this comWomen’s History Month. Mary McLeod Bethune mittee was to avoid the 4.5% increase, it came up short would be very proud of them. Keep up the good work! and the Board voted for the increase. Nevertheless, I I was delighted to attend the Bronx House commend the Budget Committee’s efforts.

School of Performing Arts’ production of “Into the Power Plant Woods Junior,” featuring my neighbor, Frances The rebroadcast also showed that the conditions at the Lavezzari. She is a 7th grader who was outstanding Power Plant are not exactly ideal. A new boiler was in her role as Jack’s mother. In the several years of ordered and cannot fit through the door. Therefore, the attending Bronx House, she has appeared in several plans are to remove the roof and use a crane to lift and set other productions, including The Wizard of Oz, The the crane in place and then replace the roof of the buildLittle Mermaid Jr. and Annie Jr. The acting and ing. Marion Scott Real Estate, Inc. was the management voice instructors are doing an amazing job as the company at the time and there was no professional engiproduction was very exciting and entertaining. neer on staff. The consultant engineer stated that his recHere’s wishing Frances much success in her future ommendations were sometimes rejected and he was endeavors. invited to speak to the Board on designated occasions.

Televised Board Meeting This installation is expected to cost nearly $6 million.

The Board’s policy of transparency continued with Cablevision Q&A the rebroadcasting of the February 25th Board For approximately 20 minutes last Saturday at Meeting. As cooperators saw, Resolution #11-32, 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., questions and answers passed on April 13, 2011, was reviewed because were presented on channels 12 and 591 regarding the President Cleve Taylor was concerned that cooperaCablevision bulk rate offer. Many questions were tors know about the big money items that need decianswered and, as the hostess stated, if you have quessions as soon as possible, as opposed to a one line tions that were not covered, you may contact Mr. Joe summary, which explains very little. The Resolution Boiko at the Riverbay Corporation. actually states, in part, “NOW THEREFORE, BE IT Community Relations Committee RESOLVED, that both first and second readings of resThanks to cooperator “NL” who responded to my olutions will be published in the Co-op City Times folViewpoint regarding Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. lowing Board Business meetings.” As of last Saturday, and the Montgomery Bus Boycott. He wrote that the both first and second readings of resolutions will be pubchildren of Truman H.S. do not give up their seats to

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the crippled, the elderly, etc. on the bus. Also, they use inappropriate language, with emphasis on the “N” word. Well, NL is right. But, how do we respond to this matter? These children are teenagers, traveling back and forth to school with their friends and without their parents. I will discuss this issue at the next Community Relations Committee meeting and NL is welcome to join us on March 17th. The committee is attempting to strengthen its relationship with Truman H.S. and I will suggest that we speak with the Principal about this and bring it to the attention of the students, parents and teachers. The students and parents must be made to realize that this is negative social behavior and should not be tolerated.

Baychester Library Events Parenting Can Be Tough: Mondays, Feb. 9 – March 30th (no class March 9th), 4:30-6:30 p.m.

Arts for a Lifetime, A poetry writing workshop: March 11, 18, 25.

You & Your Health You can beat winter and fall blues with an Epsom Salt bath. Simply dissolve two cups of 100% Natural Mineral Epsom Salt in a warm bath to: • Provide soothing relief from arthritic pain • Reduce stiffness and soreness in joint • Warm and comfort your muscle aches.

First aid spring and summer salts: Dissolve two cups of 100% Natural Mineral Epsom Salt in two cups of hot water to make a compress, apply as a wet dressing with towel to: • Soothe painful bruises and sprains • Alleviate pain from sports and overexertion • Take the sting out of insect bites • Draw out splinters.

Building 20 Association Condolences are extended to the Velez family of Building 20A on the passing of Mrs. Sonia Velez. She will be missed.

Contact me If you have questions or comments, feel free to contact me. You can also get lots of information by attending your building association meetings; and you don’t even need to go outside in the cold. I can be reached at: Francine Jones, Board of Directors, Riverbay Corporation, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475 or call 718-671-5957.

Eleanor Roosevelt Democratic Club

The Eleanor Roosevelt Democratic Club will hold its Regular Monthly Meeting on Thursday, March 19, in the Bartow Center, Room # 28 at 7:30 p.m. It is requested that all members attend this meeting. Important issues will be discussed relating to our upcoming activities for the year 2015. Please attend.

Coalition to Save Affordable Housing

The General Membership Meeting of the Coalition to Save Affordable Housing (CTSAH) will be held on Monday, March 9 in the Bartow Community Center, Rm 28. Our meeting will start promptly at 7:30 p.m. and end at 9:00 p.m. Our agenda will cover the upcoming Riverbay Board Directors Election, update on the search for a General Manager, and the Spring Fling Dance on March 28. There will be light refreshments served at the meeting.

As you know, the core objectives of the Coalition to Save Affordable Housing are: to keep Co-op City affordable and to remain within the Mitchell-Lama program; to encourage fuller cooperator participation in activities within Co-op City; and to enhance cooperative spirit and fulfill the aims and principles of the founders of the cooperative movement. We are a viable community-based organization supported solely by our members and their families.

To that end, we encourage you to attend our upcoming Spring Fling Dance with DJ Madout on the ones and twos. The event will be held at 177 Dreiser Community Center, Auditorium A on Saturday, March 28 from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. There will be door prizes and a raffle. It’s BYOB and sets will be available. So come out and chase away those winter blues! Bring your boo, bring your friends, come out and have some fun with your neighbors.

You can also visit us on the web at www.ctsah.net for more information about the event and tickets.

—Claudia A. Sampson

Members are reminded that all instances of personal illness, death in the family, home-bound status, surgery, and hospitalizations should be reported to our Good & Welfare Committee Chairperson, Ms. Gertie Brown. She will take care of all acknowledgements from the club regarding these matters. She can be reached at (347) 275-

2995. The club continues to support our members who are home-bound and those recovering from various medical procedures. Our prayers are with you for a full recovery.

I would like to thank the membership and the community for your continued support.

—George T. Clarke

May integrate the resources we currently have and when we are running at capacity, and that will then be the time to add to the leadership team in terms of better engineering and business skills sets permanently.”

May spoke at a recent Board meeting and explained to the Board and the General Managers in attendance that, in his opinion, for far too long, largely under the leadership of the previous managing agent, the Power Plant – or as he refers to it – Riverbay’s Combined Heat and Power Plant (CHP) was operated as a real estate asset and not as an energy asset.

“When considering projects,” May explained to the Board and in the recent interview, “a detailed engineering analysis must drive the plans at the Plant and fully model how it will improve or impact the actual cost of how much it costs to produce the next megawatt or the next thousand pounds of process steam. Evaluation of any plant system must also include a detailed look at the “what if” scenario if there is a failure as those cost and collateral impacts can be draconian. My belief is many decisions were made regarding the Power Plant that did not consider these factors and did not invest in the adequate engineering up front, and instead focused entirely on lowest capital cost. It’s like the difference of buying a car for $22,000 that gets 18 miles to the gallon and will need major repairs by 100,000 miles or buying a higher end car that costs $32,000 but gets 30+ miles to the gallon and has a 150,000 mile warranty. The cost of ownership difference can be huge.”

May further explained: “The most important metrics I have spoken of frequently that must influence how an energy asset is managed is – number one – the marginal cost of production and – number two – the actual cost of failure. Capital cost plays a much smaller role with the performance of an energy asset than is does in the real estate model.

In making his point to the Board at a meeting on February 25th, May used the example of the window replacement project being effectively managed in the reduced capital cost real estate model because as it becomes apparent that adjustments must be made to maximize the effectiveness of the project, they can be made easily to improve the overall operation going forward. But in the case of a power plant, he explained, buying components at the lowest possible cost can lead to much more costly failures as various components of the plant fail to integrate effectively with each other leading to reduced reliability and the need to make even more changes at much greater cost to overcome the original mistakes.

He said that increasing the plant’s reliability is key to making it cost effective in the future both in terms of providing services to the Co-op City community in the form of reliable and effective power, heat and cooling and decreasing reliance on outside energy sources while at the same time being a reliable source of power for sale back to the grid and other energy interests.

May added that the plant has created revenue for the community in the form of the sale of excess power being sold, but during limited times of extreme need – specifically major heat waves during the summer. He said if the plant can become a more reliable source of energy to outside interests, energy marketing can increase reducing the overall bottom line for the operation of the plant as was originally hoped when the plant was first conceived.

May, who has periodically provided consulting services to Riverbay since 2008, said: “What I observed then and what has continued until now was that the staff of the Power Plant were not fully prepared to make the transition from a heating plant operation to a power generating station and heating plant. That is a huge change. The staff is very dedicated, but there remain some specific deficiencies, I believe, that they have had to work around constantly since 2008. Two of the largest deficiencies are a lack of engineering staff members to support the many projects and operational issues and adequate project management resources to manage the business of the power plant, not just the equipment.

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May stated: “A principal theme that has evolved which can change when a different focus is deployed is the change from attempting to manage the CHP asset as a real estate asset and instead managing the asset for what it really is and that is an energy asset. The two worlds are dramatically different.”

In his new role as Principal Power Plant Executive, May will now have primary oversight over the plant’s operation with all engineering staff reporting to him and following his directives.

He said that he will remain in the position until he feels the proper engineering oversight is in place and operating the plant to the effectiveness that was originally envisioned.

In announcing May’s addition to the Riverbay staff, co-interim General Manager Ellison said, “In his new role, Bill will be leading the power plant staff in continuing focus of productivity and technical integrity.”

Prior to starting his own energy consulting company, May was the senior project manager to the New York Regional Interconnection Project, a 200 mile Transmission Development Project in upstate New York. Prior to that, he served as a site manager for General Electric Energy Services on several projects throughout New York and New England, was a development director on the Oak Point Energy Project in New Jersey and the Bronx, and was the Development Program Manager for the Astoria Energy Project, described as one of the first major incity independent power generating facilities.

Throughout a more than three-decade career, Bill May has managed the development of several independent energy-generating facilities through the New York tri-state region and elsewhere, including the development of hydro-electric facilities in Peru during the mid-1990s.

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Cooperators to the Board: Cease this 4½ percent increase!

Can you believe that just a few months ago our cooperators packed out Bartow to welcome this concept of 'change' with this new board? And, now, our cooperators are angry over this 4½ percent increase, Cablevision, and the board's dominance over this community.

Calls for a Protest A lot of people have spoken to me about this board and their horrible decisions that are destroying this community.

"We feel betrayed. We thought that this board was going to make some improvements here. What happened to these people?" were some of the mild comments.

Then, I had several people tell me that they want this community to take action against this board. "We need a petition to stop this increase. We need to get rid of this board. We need to start a protest."

So, can you really blame our cooperators when this board has, in my opinion, refused to make sufficient cuts to reduce our budget? Can you blame our cooperators for complaining that we will be on the hook for paying Cablevision $329,775 a month to cover payments for 13,191 subscribers here?

The answers are no. And, now, it's time that we organize to change this board and to make some positive improvements here.

Organize We can complain all day long. But, that's not going to change things. So, what we need to do is to organize and bring nononsense cooperators, with diverse backgrounds, onto this board.

We can stop the shenanigans that have been going on here for years. And, we can create the conditions that we want for a safe and an affordable community.

Daryl Johnson

Director’s Viewpoint

But, we can only accomplish these goals if we work together as a strong and united team.

To start, there will be five seats up for grabs in the upcoming election.

So, we will need five cooperators to fill those seats.

These cooperators should be willing to work as a team to stop the nonsense here, sensibly cut our budget, and make dramatic improvements here.

I want to make this happen for this community. So, please call me if you would like to join the team that will make Co-op City into one of the best neighborhoods in NYC. Cablevision Plan Please type in 'streaming media players' or go to a large television appliance store before you sign up for this 5-year television plan with Riverbay and Cablevision. Doing this research will allow you to see that people are getting over 1,000 channels, many with paid subscriptions, with these devices. Plus, they don't have to sign up for a 5-year television plan with anyone.

Look, let me tell you something. This community is in deep, deep debt. So, in my opinion, we are just taking on additional debt without any taking into consideration the consequences if half of these television subscribers stop paying

DYCD begins accepting applications for New York City’s Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP)

City residents ages 14-24 have until Friday, April 10 to apply for lottery New York City Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD) Commissioner Bill Chong has announced that DYCD will accept applications for the 2015 Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) from Monday, March 2 through Friday, April 10. SYEP, the nation’s largest summer youth employment initiative, provides New York City young people between the ages of 14 and 24 with up to six weeks of entry-level experience at worksites in all five boroughs.

Participants are selected by lottery for the program, which runs from July 6 through August 15.

“My first job and love of public service are the result of the Summer Youth Employment Program, which taught me work ethic and positively affected the career choices I have made,” said DYCD Commissioner Bill Chong.

“Studies show that SYEP improves school attendance, offers new skills, reduces incarceration rates and keeps teens and young adults safe—including youth who wouldn’t otherwise have access to paying jobs—and I urge eligible New Yorkers to apply today for more opportunities tomorrow.”

“This program offers a wonderful opportunity for teens to get real-world experience and explore their interests,” said NYC Schools Chancellor Carmen Fariña. “This is a great way for students

to stay engaged and keep learning during the summer months, and I strongly encourage them to apply.”

SYEP participants are compensated for their work at thousands of diverse worksites, including government agencies, hospitals, summer camps, nonprofits, small businesses, law firms, museums, sports enterprises and retail.

SYEP also offers workshops on job readiness, career exploration and financial literacy, and opportunities to continue education and social growth.

Specialized programming for disabled, foster care, runaway/homeless and court-involved young people are also available. Ladders for Leaders is an employer-paid internship component of SYEP for youth aged 16-21.

Last year, more than 47,000 young New Yorkers were employed and nearly 8,500 worksites were developed in all five boroughs.

Youth can apply online or at a participating community-based organization during the application period.

Worksites interested in providing jobs have until Saturday, May 16, to apply.

Online applications for both are available on the DYCD website. Updates will also be posted to DYCD’s Facebook, Twitter and Instagram sites.

For more information, call 3-1-1 or DYCD Youth Connect (1-800-2464646).

their bill.

Bottom line: Personally, I believe that Riverbay should not be involved in this plan. Also, Riverbay should not place television charges on anyone's monthly carrying charge statement. And, no one should have this plan forced on them. This is 100% wrong!

Geese Poisoned?

Recently, I was walking from the Peartree mall, and a man walked towards me and said that “someone poisoned several geese near building 12.” We looked and saw 7 geese that were dead. Then, two days later, February 24, there was a dead goose on the greenway near building 25.

I do not know if these geese were poisoned or even how they died. But, I would like for everyone to please watch their pets while walking outside. Thank you.

STAR Credit - March 15 Deadline Did you file your application for the STAR credit? If not, then, please get this easy application in before March 15.

The good news is that the cooperators that previously enrolled in the Basic or the Enhanced STAR program received credits of $100.68 or $215.08, respectively, on their February carrying charge statements.

However, the bad news is that only half of our cooperators received this credit. This is not right.

So, let's see if we can help everyone to see how easy it is to apply for this School Tax Relief program, STAR. There are no age restrictions for the Basic STAR program. But, your combined income has to be less than $500,000. Then, we have the Enhanced STAR program for cooperators that are 65 or older and have a combined income of $83,300 or less. In both cases, Co-op City must be your primary resi-

dence if the credit is supposed to be applied here.

The easy online application will take just a few minutes to fill out. But, there is a small section that will ask for your 'Block and Lot Number.' So, the Block number for sections 1-4 in Co-op City is: 5141. And, the Lot number for sections 14 is: 120.

The Block number for section 5 is: 5135. And, the Lot number for section 5 is: 51. That's it!

"I don't have a computer or online access?" No problem. We have applications at the front desk near the finance department in Bartow. Also, you can also call 3-1-1. But, it would probably be a stretch to say that the application will be delivered to your home before the deadline date of March 15.

Anyway, please tell your neighbors about this program. Thank you.

Close Please think about joining the board and my team so that we can make this community a better place to live. Thank you.

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

Or, please send a message to me at darylhjohnson@optonline.net (Please double-check the spelling of this address.)

Also, please call me at 718-671-4544 if you don't receive a response from your message. You can also join me on Facebook by typing in: Daryl H. Johnson.

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

Thank you.

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Evelyn Turner

be cut away (i.e. increasing What cooperators need to know is Director’s Viewpoint closet storage and applithat our President, without the full supance fees, cut overtime, port of the Board, has already made sigetc.) or explained away "at nificant cuts/changes that were previthis time." I voted for the ously allowed. best "immediate" plan in The majority of Board members have spite of the obvious Board member divide. I have taken a firm and dignified stance in dealan almost perfect attendance at all the Board budging with the present budget crisis. Your et discussions, except the Budget Committee Board has spent countless hours dismeetings, on how best to handle the present budgcussing budget options and continuing to et crisis. I respect the differences, however, with maintain a superior quality of life. It was the plan the brave majority voted on, Co-op City understood that we must make choices will advance and our quality of life shall be mainthat advance our community and protect tained. all age groups.

We are reportedly the fourth largest community in Your President and Treasurer (only) spent hours in New York. The Bronx has one of the highest poverty court on behalf of this corporation. As a leader, the rates in New York City. The Bronx is a diverse comPresident had the heavy burden of persuading Board munity. The per capital income for the Bronx in 2010 members that we have serious problems that cannot Reminder: Please cast your Cablevision vote.

Sur La Table-Chef Night - Laugh, Eat and Learn together. It’s a dinner party. Led and instructed by chefs and trained culinary professionals we will create a multicourse meal. Once finished, we will sit down eat and enjoy. The price includes the chef, kitchen assistants and all food. Water, tea, coffee, soda and sparkling water are provided. This event is scheduled for Saturday, April 18, at 2:00 p.m. The cost is $95, payable in two installments.

We must pay a deposit to secure our date by March 15, so payment of $45 is due by March 7, and the balance

by April 4. To submit payments, see the last paragraph.

On Saturday, March 21st at 4 p.m., the American Red Cross will conduct a Disaster Preparedness Workshop in the Building 13 association room. A limited number of

Building 13 Association

items will be distributed for your preparedness bag.

Interested in attending and would like to bring someone, please let us know in advance. Doors open at 3:30 p.m. and the workshop will begin at 4:00 p.m., so please be prompt!

Women Keeping It Real is scheduled for Saturday, March 21, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. It's an INSPIRING, INSIGHTFUL, INFORMATIVE and often HILARIOUS social gathering of women of all ages discussing various issues. Remember! You must be 18 and over to participate. YOU and your friends are welcome. DON'T MISS IT! Game Night - Was great and everyone had a fantastic time. Welcome to the newbies that joined us. The next Game Night is scheduled for Saturday, March 28, from

was $18,048, which is considered low income in relation to New York, and lower middle income relative to the US. As Board members, we have a responsibility to keep Co-op City "affordable" and aesthetically beautiful for generations to come. We have a budget crisis and a PLAN to weather the storm.

We have dynamic QUALIFIED employees, thoroughly familiar with the corporation, who have been managing the day-to-day operation of this corporation with dignity and pride since the exit of Marion Scott Realty, Inc. We have several employees with perfect attendance.

Thanks to ALL staff for your cooperation and perseverance during this challenging time in Co-op City's history. Again, we are on the right track with the right leadership. We shall overcome this crisis!

Evelyn M. Turner - eturner@riverbayboard.com.

7:00-10:00 p.m., in the association room of Building 13 hosted by Miguel and Nancy. Join us and play Left, Right and Center, Bingo, Cards, Dominoes, Heads Up or any game you choose. We eat, chat and listen to good music. All are welcome to come and join the fun and by all means bring a friend.

Checks for Building 13 events should be made payable to Building 13 Assoc., Inc. and mailed to: Bldg.

13 Assoc. Inc., 100 Casals Place #32K, Bronx, NY 10475. For information, contact Gail Sharbaan at 718671-3801 or Leslie Peterson at 718-320-1370, our website: www.bldg13assoc.com or e-mail us at building13 assoc@yahoo.com.

Thanks for making our team work.

—Leslie Peterson

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Broun Place Townhouse Association

Besides digging out from the snow, we hope our neighbors have been planning for spring holidays and have been in good health. In fact, tomorrow, daylight saving begins and that means setting clocks ahead an hour. The televised meeting of the Riverbay Board of Directors was very interesting. It is a great opportunity to see how much the Board is involved and hear the various positions and procedures. Especially with the critical circumstance we are in, seeing the Board at work is valuable.

Here is a good example of why we need to become informed: on Thursday, February 26, in Garage 6, at the front elevator, I met a very angry cooperator.

He said: “EXPLICATIVE,” the back elevator is still down!” “They are getting money under the table;” “Elections are

fixed!” “The Board doesn’t pay for cable!” I tried to object but clearly he was uninformed and not listening.

Neighbors, we have to read our newspaper. We also should be exercising our responsibility as cooperators by voting annually for the Riverbay Board. The Riverbay Election season 2015 is just around the corner.

Our next general meeting is Thursday, March 19, 7 – 9 p.m., Bartow Community Center. The Broun Place Board Executive Officers are: President: Mrs. Eva Kindaichi-Lazaar; Vice President: Mrs. Vivian Burrus; Treasurer: Ms. Lillian Richardson; Secretary: Ms. Grace Emanuel. Ms. Lana Spaulding and Mr. Jesse Seise are our support team.

Thank you to Sonia Maxwell and the leaders of “Cooperators United” com-

munity organization for hosting a very interesting and informative meeting last Wednesday. Again, we extend kudos to Buildings and Grounds workers for doing a great job on clearing the ice and snow, and hopefully, cutting staff isn’t an option to help the budget. In Restoration, Building and Grounds, Maintenance, or administrative people, cutting staff will contribute to making our lives more difficult and preventive maintenance impossible.

The snow is so revealing of how neighbors are not using the corner waste cans. We are so lucky to have the waste cans at almost every corner. Yet bottles, bags, etc. are strewn on the snow. Keep in mind, the three designations of our dumpster bins: White is for mixed paper, cardboard, paper containers; Blue is for

bottles, cans, metal, and foil; Green is for ALL other garbage. Electronic equipment is sorted and bundled separately, then put it at the dumpster site.

Follow up and check on organizations before donating as many are frauds. The best thing to do is register with “Do Not Call.” For Co-op City Public Safety, dial 718-379-3050; help enforce our quality of life regulations, “If You See Something, Say, Something.” Remember, maintain the winterization of your terrace or patio, close and tie down tables and grills and make sure your terrace drain is clear. Tell a Broun Place board member about your tidings and special dates. Best wishes to all for good health and safe travelling.

—Eva Lazaar

It is the people who touch our lives for the shortest time that are the hardest to forget. Giving homage to our beloved Clara Coston who was our Building 16 Association President for so many years. You’ll be pleased to know that we are moving on and we will be having our first meeting on Thursday, March 19 at 7 p.m. on the B side. $5 per family, per year is all it takes. Your dues will help support our yearly activities.

These are our newly elected officers.

President Teri-Ann Garcia; 1st VicePresident Cecelia Thigpen; 2nd Vice President Mary Howell; Secretary Nicole O'Neal; Treasurer Cynthia Brown; Sgt. at Arms Joseph Purcell; Chairperson for Good & Welfare Committee, Gloria Almond.

Remember, coming together and working together is the solution for a successful building association.

—Teri-Ann Garcia

The weather is warming up and so is the building association.

Our next general association meeting is Wednesday, March 11 with the door opening at 7 p.m. and the meeting starting at 7:30 p.m. in the building association room that’s located in the lobby of Building 30B. We will talk about the next association board election that will take place in June of this year.

Cake and ice cream will be served at the end of the meeting.

The rest of the itinerary for the month

will be Friday, March 13th is Pokeno night. Our movie night will be Friday, the 20th. Doors opening for these events is 7 p.m. in the building association room with events starting at 7:30 p.m.

Don’t forget crochet class every Wednesday at 1 p.m. in our association room.

Those who are celebrating birthdays, anniversaries and blessed events have a happy; for those who are under the weather, get well soon.

—Linda Werner

We thank all the cooperators that attended the meeting on Monday, February 23rd. We discussed our upcoming outing this Spring to a casino, which will be posted. The Cablevision ballot which will be in your carrying charge bill. Please vote on March 7 at 7 p.m. in the association room. We’re having a Pokeno night.

Please attend and bring a friend. It’s time for this year’s dues. We’ll be sitting in the lobby on both A & B sides when it gets warmer.

On February 24 at 7 p.m., I attended a meeting of the Cooperators United of Co-op City. They invited the aide of Assemblyman Benedetto, the aide of

Comptroller Stringer and the aide to City Councilman Andy King. The topics were Bay Plaza traffic and issues concerning Co-op City. We’re still waiting on updates. Voiced issues about UPS packages; UPS will not return.

They leave your package at another location, either the stationary store in Bartow or McDonalds. If you don’t want this service, go to mychoice online or call UPS or tell company sending you your package to use another shipping service. Hope to see you on Saturday.

Speedy recovery to Lovella Hansan on the “A” side.

—Betty Leak

Hope everyone, especially our seniors, are safe and staying indoors during this extreme weather.

Our next meeting is March 12th and 7:30 p.m. in our meeting room 4B rear.

Our planned guest is Mr. Cleve Taylor, President of the Riverbay Board of Directors. You are invited to stop down and receive information and or ask many questions.

Please note that we will start to collect the annual building dues – $5 per household – on March 6, 7, and 13 from 3:30 to 7 p.m. in each lobby. Our dues help to support our yearly activities. Coming up next will be our Easter Egg Hunt.

We are planning our fish fry on

March 21 beginning at noon. Stop down and give support.

Did you receive your STAR credit?

If not, for the year 2016 you must apply no later than March 15 of the year 2015. You can get an application by calling 3-1-1 or it can be downloaded from the computer.

Some of us will be going to the Mount Airy Casino on March 28.

Would you like to come? If so, call Yvonne at 718-671-6922.

Congratulations to those celebrating a special occasion and get well wishes to our sick and shut-in.

Remember, this is our home. If you see something, say something.

—Yvonne Burrus

Building 16 Association

Building 22 A&B Association

Building 30 A&B Association

Donizetti Building 4 Association

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Building 34 Association

Thursday, February 26th, we had our association meeting. We would like to thank our Guest Speaker, Leah Graham, for her presentation. She explained the bulk cable proposal and what it means to the carrying charges. Also, she gave insight into the 4.5% increase that was passed by the Board. We were challenged to become more involved in the community, especially voting for Board members, joining various committees that affect our neighborhood and attending Open Board meetings to become aware of the process. She encouraged

cooperators to not think of themselves as renters, but shareholders, who have a vested interest in the community in which they live. Altogether, it was a very positive meeting that was well attended. Ms. Graham responded to our questions and gave us a sense that someone is really listening to us.

This has been the winter that would not go away. This past week has yet again been filled with snow, rain and cold, but there is an end in sight. Two weeks from now spring begins. With the weather, there are no guarantees, but it

has to get better. This weekend begins daylight saving time, so do not forget to set your clocks ahead one hour. March is also when we celebrate Women’s History. There are many "sheroes" that come to mind and should be honored like Michelle Obama, Sonia Sotomayor, Eleanor Roosevelt, Hillary Clinton and Coretta Scott King, but I am sure that you can find one in your own home or close by in your family and neighborhood. Honor these women who have made a difference in "your history."

This is also National Colorectal

Meeting Our next General Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, March 10, at 7:30 p.m. in our association room, which is located in Building 32B, first floor rear. We will be having a special guest, Ms. Leah Graham, the First Vice President of the Riverbay Board of Directors. Ms. Graham is also the head of the "Dog" Committee, so this should be a very informative meeting. As usual, everyone is welcome, whether you belong to the association or not. This is a good time to join the association for the annual fee of $5; our collections have been curtailed due to the freezing temperatures.

Laundry Room It is nice that some fellow cooperators clean the dryer filters to get better performance; what is not nice is finding the dirt and lint on the laundry room floor. This dirt and dust join the dryer sheets (also on the floor) in creating an unhealthy, unsafe environment which also looks terrible. Please give your fellow cooperators a break and clean up after yourself.

Compactor Room Take your boxes downstairs; this includes the giant cardboard boxes that hold 50 bags of chips. Your cereal boxes should be flattened out when being placed on the shelf. Where do you expect your neighbors to put their news-

Cancer Awareness Month. If you are over the age of fifty, you should have a colonoscopy. It should be repeated every ten years. Check with your doctor to schedule.

To our neighbors who have had health issues this month, get well soon.

Wishes of health, happiness and wealth to those celebrating under the sign of Pisces.

Our next meeting is March 25. Please plan to attend. We still have many issues to address.

—LaVerne Floyd

papers and magazines when you put a giant-size empty box of cornflakes on the shelf? Cooperate – it is not difficult being a cooperative cooperator.

Trip Join us on June 20 for a day of fun.

Leaving Co-op City at 8:00 a.m., we will be heading to a Wine Tasting at the Amore Vineyards. Our next stop is the Sands Casino (w. casino bonus) and attached Outlet Shopping Mall for hours of gambling and shopping. Our last stop is for an all-you-can-eat buffet at the Golden Coral Restaurant prior to heading home.

Total cost is $85, with deposit of $40 due no later than March 16 and final payment of $45 due by April 18. There

will be NO refunds after April 18.

Payments can be sent to: Ms. Eleanor Bailey, 4180 Hutchinson River Pkwy. Apt. 10A, Bronx, NY 10475; (718) 379-7754, or given to: Ms. Dolores Rankin, 4160 Hutchinson River Pkwy. Apt. 10E, Bronx, NY 10475; (718) 379-0910.

Cake Sale We are planning a fundraiser Cake Sale for Saturday, April 18. Pull out your recipe books and experiment now so you'll be ready for our event. All baked and purchased goods are greatly appreciated. Contact Ms. BrownClarke at (718) 671-1685 for info., suggestions, questions, etc.

—Lorna Smith

Hi, neighbors.

Thanks to all who attended our general meeting on February 24; our guest speaker, P.O. Rahn, 45th Precinct Crime Prevention, presented a Grand Larceny Prevention Seminar. Topics discussed were: Identity theft, personal safety, Green Dot scam and burglary prevention.

She also made available FREE programs offered by the NYPD to safeguard your vehicle and NYPD’s Operation ID. Officer Rahn left handouts on other important issues. We thank you, Officer Rahn, for an outstanding presentation.

Our next general meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, March 24 at 7:00 p.m. in the meeting room. No guest speaker booked as of yet. There will be a 50/50 drawing and refreshments will be served.

Remember these meetings are scheduled with you in mind; please attend.

“Together, we can make a different”.

MOVIE MATINEE: Our next movie is scheduled for Friday, March 13, at 3:30 p.m. in the meeting room.

Refreshments will be served. Please come and bring a friend.

SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS APPLICATIONS are available (2) high school students graduating in June, 2015 will be awarded $500 each. The recipients of the awards must meet the Scholarship Awards criteria posted on the bulletin board. Please call Gertie at 347- 275- 2995 for pick up.

MEMBERSHIP DRIVE: We will be collecting membership dues of $10 per household March 18th thru March 21st, if weather permits.

SCHOLARSHIP FUNDRAISERS: (1) Saturday, April 18, FISH FRY DINNERS. (2) Saturday, May 9, BAKE

SALE. Please note dates on your calendar: Details will be posted on bulletin board.

Neighbors, please check on seniors and the disabled and assist them if need be.

Happy birthday to all with that special day this month. May it be all you want it

to be. Enjoy and be careful. To the sick and home-bound, we pray that your health be restored to your normal capacity as soon as possible.

Please stay alert: IF YOU SEE SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING! —Gertie Brown

Building 32 Association

Building 18 Association

Debs Place Townhouse Association

Meeting The Debs Place Townhouse Association will hold its March meeting on Thursday, March 12, at 7 p.m. in Room 1 of the Dreiser Center. We look forward to meeting Reinaldo Fraticelli, our new Area Manager, for the first time since he assumed the position upon the promotion of Noel Ellison to Acting General Manager. This meeting will give us the

opportunity to acquaint him with our problems and it will also enable him to tell us of any new management initiatives that might affect us.

Mr. Fraticelli is scheduled to arrive at 7:30, enabling us to devote the first half hour to association business. There will be refreshments at the close of the meeting.

—Nels Grumer

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2015 Entrepreneur Showcase – Promote your business or hobby! You can promote your business, hobby, invention, etc. to the community at the upcoming Entrepreneur Showcase. Register for this free event by April 1. Send info to: aaastartup@gmail.com.

General Membership Meeting – The next meeting is scheduled for March 14th, 4:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 15. All current members will still be eligible to win a “Valentine’s Day,” prize, as promised. The agenda will include updates on the White House Tour, Spelling Bee, Ebola crisis, celebration of February and March birthdays, refreshments and music. If you are unable to attend the meeting, please read our weekly column for updates.

Also, if you wish to join or update your membership, please send a check or money order (DO NOT MAIL CASH) of $15 for a single membership or $25 for families to: African-American Association of Co-op City, P.O. Box 702, Co-op City Station, Bronx, NY 10475.

NCNW

Reminder: Tomorrow, Sunday, March 7 at 3:00 p.m., come out to our General Membership Meeting at Dreiser Community Center, Room 11.

Thank you to everyone who came out on Saturday, February 28, to the NCNW, Co-op City Section, cosponsored with the Riverbay Fund, Black History Month 14th Annual Youth Celebration. This year’s theme was “Living the Dream and Celebrating Our Gifts,” “Equality and Justice for All.” This was a free event in the Co-op City community where our goal is to educate, motivate and inspire our youth.

We would like to thank all of the participants who volunteered their time to share their gifts of talent. The Mistresses of Ceremonies were Debra and Dianne Jones from the Co-op City Toastmasters Club.

Participants who shared their gifts of talent were: Charles Thomas, soloist;, Andrene Love-Broomes, soloist; Anthony Mitchell, excerpts from Dr. Martin Luther King’s speech “I Have a Dream;” The Immaculate Dreamers from the Immaculate Conception School, Gun Hill Rd. location, also performed a beautiful rendition of the excerpts from Dr. Martin Luther King’s speech “I Have a Dream;” Neil Dawson – Excerpts from Dr. Martin Luther King’s speech “Mountaintop;” M.S. 180 Soldiers of Righteousness step team, the Dream Team-dance group and the Tigers Cheerleaders; Harry S. Truman H.S. Junior Varsity Cheerleaders-Mascot-Mustangs; The Next Level of Praise—praise dance group from the Church of New Vision and the Bronx Youth Empowerment Program (YEP) - readings; NCNW Saturday Academy students, Gloria Asante, and Paige Wiggin, bio on Constance Baker Motley (first African American Judge); Quincy Simmons and Mathias Love-Anderson, bio on Thurgood Marshall (first African American Judge appointed to the Supreme Court); Misa Love-Nixon, bio on Charlotte E. Ray (first African American Woman Lawyer); Simone Brown, bio on Samuel James Battle (first African American Police Sergeant, Lieutenant and Parole Commissioner in the NYPD). We were also honored to have as our guest speakers the Honorable Kim Adair Wilson, Judge, New York City Civil Court, Bronx County and NCNW Co-op City Section Member; Bahaati E. Pitt, Esq. and Sgt. Milton Gregory, Co-op City Department of Public Safety.

Certificates of Appreciation were presented to all of our participants. Our guest had the opportunity to stop by the Black Inventors Exhibit Display by NCNW and the Civil Rights Era display by Co-op City resident Shahidah Shakoor. The guests were also able to pick up health information from our NCNW health table.

We also want to thank Rodney Dickinson from Popeye’s Louisiana Kitchen on Bartow Avenue and all those who made donations to help make the celebration a success. We had three winners for door prizes and 6 winners for Q&A throughout the program.

A big thank you to all the volunteers and to Michelle Sajous, Director of Community Relations, and everyone associated with the Riverbay Fund. We look forward to next year’s program and we hope you do too!

Special thanks goes out to our Lori Melton, 3rd V.P. and Chairperson for Youth program.

—Maxine Sullivan

African American Association Donations are welcomed. Like us on Facebook: CoopcityAfrianamericanassoc.

2nd Annual Spelling Bee – Saturday, March 21st, 11:00 a.m., Bartow Center, Room 31. If you would like your child to participate, call 718-379-5555 and leave your e-mail address. You may also obtain the form at the Riverbay Administration Office, 2049 Bartow Avenue.

Wholistic Health & Wellness Fair – Save the date – April 11.

The Ebola Virus – The Association met with the United African Congress and the Amuloma Development Foundation, Inc. to discuss arrangements to send food and supplies to the West African countries suffering from the effects of the Ebola virus. They have presented us with the information on what is needed and informed us that the shipping cost would be $180.

Your donation can include the following: Food Items: Bags of rice, bulgar wheat, cooking oil, tomato paste, cereals, bottled water, powdered milk, instant noodles, evaporated milk, concentrated mild.

Grain food and Seasoning: Cream of wheat, corn meal, soy beans, oatmeal, peanut butter, sugar, sardines, salt and seasonings.

Toiletries: Toothpaste, toothbrush, laundry bar soap, bathing bar soap, mouthwash.

Dried Beans: Kidney beans, black eyed peas (famil-

iar), black turtle beans, snap beans, lima beans (familiar).

Dried Vegetables: Raisins, cherries, nuts, cranberries, potatoes.

Clothing and shoes: Clothing for all ages; sneakers for all ages.

Medical supplies: Hospital gloves (S/M/L), hand sanitizer, gallons of bleach, face mask, blood pressure kits, prenatal vitamins, thermometers.

Please take your donation(s) to Dreiser Center, Room 15 on Mondays and Wednesdays from 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Financial donations, payable to the African-American Association, will be acceptable. We hope that the community will contribute to this humanitarian effort.

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

Belly Dance Classes, Evening Line Dance Classes, Study Groups, Music, Rhythm & Dance, Creative Movement, African Dance, Yoga & Pilates Mat Classes, Before School Program, and the After School Program.

For more information, please call 718-379-5555.

The Association Officers: President: Francine Reva Jones; Vice President: Deborah C. Nelson; Secretary: Ebony Raé Lambright; Treasurer: Sandra Mitchell; Assistant Treasurer: Kevin Lambright.

—Francine Jones

Rivers Run Community Garden

Our next meeting is scheduled for March 12, at Dreiser Loop Community Center, Room 9, at 7 p.m. and I am so excited about it. We will start seeds in containers, for future transplanting and learn how to document the process. Hope you can make it!!

Please review the schedule below to find out about lots of opportunities to get involved with the transformation of Co-op City’s vacant lot.

Important dates (All are welcome): • March 12th: Ursula Chanse from Bronx Green Up (NY Botanical Gardens) will be conducting a seed planting workshop at our monthly meeting at the Dreiser Loop Community Room. Please be on time and prepare to play in dirt.

• March 21st: GreenThumb GrowTogether conference at Hostos Community College. For more information: http://www.greenthumbnyc.org/gardenevents.html • April 6th – 10th: New York Restoration Project

will be leveling the ground and building beds at Rivers Run Community Garden.

• April 11th and April 17th: Bronx Green Up will conduct planting and gardening workdays at Rivers Run Community Garden.

Garden members are encouraged to take workshops sponsored by GreenThumb 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.

There are committees to help manage the various aspects including planning and design, construction, fundraising, events coordination, and composting. We have even formed a call committee for those who do not have email. We hope you join in and use your skills to grow a better Co-op City.

—Gail Sharbaan

Richard B. Chernaik, M.D.

I have been in solo Internal Medicine practice in Co-op City for over 35 years.

I have many years of experience in Primary Care as well as consulting at Montefiore Hospital. I have taught medical students and residents at Albert Einstein College of Medicine and am a Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine there. I have been recognized in Connelly's Book of "Top Doctors".

I am in the office 5 days a week and make rounds at Montefiore Hospital daily including weekends. I am also on call twenty four hours a day, seven days a week. I provide a "Medical Home" for my patients (I am willing to help make all significant medical decisions). I have excellent consultants available whom I have vetted over the years and work well with them.

Good Primary Care requires the Primary Doctor to know his patient thoroughly and guide them through our chaotic medical system.

We now accept Medicare, Centerlight, VWS Choice, Empire, GHI, HIP, United Healthcare/Oxford and Emblem Health.

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Co-op City Sports Velocity Track Club

The blessings continue. On Saturday, February 14th Velocity Track Club New York had 9 student-athletes compete in the 2015 NYRR Millrose Games. They advanced from the Millrose Trials in order to compete in this event.

The Millrose Games, which began in 1908 as a small event sponsored by a local track club, has grown to become the most prestigious indoor track & field event in the United States.

The meet brings the best professional, college and high school athletes to New York City. Our children had a chance to showcase their talents with the best.

Velocity Track Club had Lisha McKenzie, Shantea Leach, River Sampson & Danielle Jackson compete in the girls 12 years & under 4 x 200 meter relay race and Joseph Webster-Rutledge, Jordan Samuels, Trevon James & Kristen CadizDomville in the boys 12 years & under 4 x 200 meter relay race. Plus,

Olyvia Burrell competed in the girls 8 years & under NYRR Fastest Kid on the Block Race.

Medals were given to the top three winners in their event/gender. We are pleased to note that all 9 student-athletes won bronze medals in this prestigious meet that spectators paid up to $100 to watch. Great job!

On Sunday, March 1st, Velocity Track Club New York traveled to the West Point Military Academy – Gillis Field House in West Point, New York to compete in the AAU (American Amateur Union) Track & Field Championship. There were approximately 500 student-athletes participating in this event. Trophies & medals were given to the 1st place finishers and medals to the 2nd to 4th place finishers. However, they had to cancel many events that our children were scheduled to participate in. We were able to participate in the following events: 55 meter trails, 400 meter dash, 800 meter race, 4 x 200 meter

Well deserved recognition!

Congratulations to Co-op City residents Eva Lazaar and Hattie Lucas who are among the Williamsbridge Branch NAACP’s 2015 Women’s History Month awardees to be celebrated on Saturday, March 14 at the Eastwood Manor. We are very proud of these outstanding women and the work they do for Co-op City and the greater Bronx community.

Use of parking facilities during inclement weather

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

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

The capacities of our garage spaces include the rooftop and both ramps. We’d like to reiterate to cooperators the safety of our roof parking. The roof should be utilized in inclement weather, especially by those with four (4) wheel drive vehicles. This will allow other vehicles that may not have 4 wheel drive capabilities to drive and maneuver through the garage safely and securely. In addition, drivers who block the drive aisles make it difficult for our snow plows to get up to the roof. Therefore, patrons are asked to make every effort to find a parking space and refrain from parking in the drive aisles.

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

—Parking Facilities Department

relay, shot put and most of the long jump events. In these events, we were able to muscle up 4 trophies and 26 medals. The following athletes that won awards were: (Trophies) Matthiaus Love-Anderson, LaDarius Jones, Danielle Jackson and Dominique Jackson. (Medals) Avery Philip, Christopher Ruiz (2), Julian Caldwell, Dontea Lindo, Kaseam Shand, Daijon James, Kristian Cadiz-Domville, Darius Gordon, Tyron Ingram, Olyvia Burrell (2), Tiara Jackson, Lisha McKenzie, River Sampson, Danielle Jackson (2), Shantea Leach, Giovanna Tolbert (2), Nariah Mathis (2) and Jaleah Eargle. Great job!!

If anyone is interested in joining Velocity Track Club New York, we are having our semi-annual orientation on Friday, March 20th at 7:00 p.m. in Room 28 of the Bartow Community Center, located at 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, New York 10475. Parent/ guardian must be present at orientation for child to try out. For additional infor-

mation, log on to our website http://velocitytrack.org/ or contact Coach Winston Dinkins at 914-4416196/email WATCLT@AOL.COM. —Winston Dinkins

Velocity Track Club New York Millrose Games winners sporting their medals

Zodiac Track Club

Back and Ready for War It's been a long time since you have heard or read an article about the Zodiacs and THAT was for good reason. Although we've been competing this entire indoor season, we've also been in the laboratory restructuring, re-tooling, and re-shaping our brand.

From now on, we are no longer known as the Zodiac Track Foundation. Allow me to introduce to you the new Zodiac Track & Field Organization. Yes, it's a slight name variance, but with a completely revamped back office. And as always, we represent

the best of the best in the Youth Track Club arena.

On Friday, March 27 at 7 p.m. in the Bartow Community Center, Rm. 31, come out and meet some of our national champions, our premier coaching staff, the team nutritionist, and our strength & conditioning coach. You will also be introduced to our parent hospitality committee and capital campaign committee.

We look forward to seeing you to there and introducing you to our family. It's Zodiac time!

—Arhemia Fidai

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Black Forum

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

Returning to Aqueduct We will be heading to Aqueduct on Saturday, March 21. All seats must be paid for by March 7, no exceptions.

Cost: $25. No checks, preferably cash.

No refunds.

Black Forum Aerobics and Zumba Aerobics classes will be held on Mondays and Wednesdays; Zumba on Thursday. Classes will be held in the Dreiser Aud., 7:30 p.m. To register, please call (718) 320-8035. Nominal fee for each class.

Black Forum’s Lyons Mane Track Club Register now for the fall. Youth ages 8-18. Practice sessions are held on Mondays & Wednesdays, Dreiser Auditorium. Please call (718) 3208035.

Food distribution sites added On Thursdays, residents of Buildings 27, 28, 29, 32 and 33 must pick up food at the New Vision Church, 115 Einstein Loop, 11 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.

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

Volunteers needed We need volunteers, especially men, for the Food Program, Tuesdays and Thursdays. If you live within the vicinity of the Dreiser Center and can spare 2 hours per day, between 11-12:45 p.m., please call us, (718) 320-8035.

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

ticipate 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

Public speaking has become a skill set that employers are looking for when they interview potential candidates for various jobs. This also extends outside of the job arena when you are networking with people in business and social affairs. It has become extremely important to not only convey that you are presentable, but that the public understands what you say, you mean what you say and be convincing about your topic.

Co-op City Toastmasters is an organization that wants YOU to find

your voice. We are a warm and friendly environment that welcomes new visitors all the time. We can help you achieve that inner voice that wants to get out and tell the public that you’re someone that wants to be heard. To validate this point further, on Thursday, February 5, we had our Evaluation and International Club Contest, although we did not have the turnout that was expected, it went well. We had a First Place winner in our Evaluation Contest: Ms. Kadisha Currie, and a First Place in

our International Contest: Miniimah Saafir. These were two people who made a decision to compete in a Public Speaking contest. They’re both members of the club and had prepared speeches which were well organized, powerful and thought-provoking. Let your voice be heard because we at Toastmasters feel that the world is a much better place where stories are heard and experiences are shared.

Please note that we are currently collecting our dues for the club. If you are

renewing the dues, we are on a discount rate of $62 until March 5. After this date, the dues will go up. If you are joining the club for the first time, you will be paying a pro-rated rate. You can speak to our Treasurer, Gwendolyn Allen, at our next meeting or you can contact her at coachgia.tm@gmail.com.

We meet every 1st and 3rd Thursdays of the month. Our next meeting will be March 5. Bring a friend or a family member.

—Kelly Maxwell

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

we're allowing God to put us back together. We're not perfect, but God is!

As God puts us back together, we're realizing that although our past has shaped us, it does not define us! We're finding out that not only does God love us with a radical and unconditional love, but that He loves us just as we are!

At Newsong Church, we believe that the Bible is the greatest book ever written, containing the greatest story ever told, and that each of us are part of Hisstory! In fact, we have a saying at our church: "If you're not dead, God's not done with you!" We don't just believe this for the adults, but for our children as well! At Newsong Church, we're so

passionate about our children learning about Jesus, that we created a church just for them called "Kidsong!" At Kidsong, our children learn about Jesus in a safe, fun, age-appropriate learning environment! We also have a fully staffed nursery!

We hope that you will join us this Sunday as we continue our teaching series, "The Church Just Wants Your Money!" During this series, we're looking at some of the misconceptions people believe about God, His Church, and Money. We meet at 177 Dreiser Loop in Auditorium B at 11:00 a.m. Parking is available in the parking garage located on Dreiser Loop. Please bring your

ticket to our connection tent for validation. Deaf interpretation is available during our adult worship experience. If you have any questions, you can contact us: 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!

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DOCTOR’S HOURS: MONDAY: 1:30 - 7:00 PM • WEDNESDAY: 2:00 - 7:00 PM FRIDAY: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM • SATURDAY: 8:30 AM - 2:00 PM CALL FOR AN APPOINTMENT!

PARKING VALIDATED FOR GARAGE 7

FOR INFORMATION CALL: 718-379-5217

718-379-8029

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Retirees of Dreiser Loop

Attention, Retirees!

This is an Election year for all offices. The NOMINATING COMMITTEE is currently accepting applications for candidates interested in holding an office. You may pick-up a Candidate Form in our Dreise, Room 19, after 2 p.m. any day except Wednesdays.

Travel Events: ▪ Thurs., March 19 – We are going back to the SANDS CASINO RESORT – SOLD OUT! Rebate – TBD. Meet bus/depart: 8:45/9:00 a.m.

Contacts: Serita G, 347-564-5722/ Barbara W, 718- 320-0500.

▪ May 19-21. (Tues..-Thurs.).

MARTHA VINEYARD/ CAPE COD. SOLD OUT! Waitlist. Package includes WELCOME Reception, 2 dinners & 2 breakfasts, several tours, and shopping at Clinton Crossing outlets.

Contacts: Serita G, 347-564-5722/ Barbara W, 718-320-0500.

Theatre Committee: (*prices include transportation/Dreiser Loop): • Sat., March 21st, 2:00 p.m. show.

Price: $46. Alvin Ailey group presents Ailey II, which launches first independent season at The Joyce Theatre, W. 19 St. A fluid series of solos, duets, and ensemble sections build to an energetic climax. $20 deposit required to hold seat. Contact: Paisley H., 718-671-8637. ● Thurs., March 26th, 11:15 a.m. show. Price: $68. CAMELOT. Westchester Broadway Theatre. SOLD OUT! Waitlist. Meet van/depart: 10:00/10:15 a.m. Contact: Marie Green-Ryan, 718- 379-0377. ● Wed., April 22nd. (Note: Date change) 11:15 a.m. show. Price: $68.

WEST SIDE STORY. Westchester

The Williamsbridge Club of the National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Clubs, Inc. is an organization dedicated to community service in the areas of health, employment, education and economic development. If you are interested in joining our organization, dedicated to community service, please call Sylvia Hicks, Membership Chairperson, 917. 921.5445.

Young Adults are persons 18-35 years of age; you may inquire about our rapidly evolving leaders in the Young Adult section. Ombudsmen are men of the community interested in decreasing the dropout rate of youth in the community. We are interested in your ideas concerning the accomplishment this goal. The Youth Club consists of youth 12 to 18 years of age. The Youth Club is dedicated to community service, higher education, technology and activism. If

you fit this description, are interested in expressing yourself, obtaining community service credit, developing new programs and leadership skills, you should join this organization. This is your chance, as a young person, to help plan the activities of the club. Don’t delay obtaining your required community service credits in a fun and interesting way. Mrs. Hicks welcomes your inquiry about any one of these groups and will be happy to help you through the application process. Applications for scholarships are available for seniors in high school, please call Sandra Hall, 917.972.7732, or Joetta Brown, 404.803. 9869.

WOMENS’ HISTORY: This month, we remember our African Sheroes who made history as healers, merchants, slaves, prostitutes and religious leaders.

We highlight today Billie Holiday whose singing of the song ‘Strange Fruit’

The Drammeh Institute is looking for 5 interns for our UN Women’s parallel forum to address the United Nations International Decade for People of African Descent. This will be an opportunity to acquire direct exposure to UN Women’s work as it is designed to give young women experience with women’s development programs, including international cooperation. We are accepting young women currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s program, as well as recent graduates (maximum one year after graduation). Internship assignments will vary in terms of experience and interests. Effort will be made to match the interests of each intern with the needs of the scheduled event. Please view our website and email us for

details.http://thedrammehinstitute.org/ news.html Internship assignments begin March 13 – March 19 and are available on a part-time basis. The costs associated with internships must be borne by interns who will have to obtain financing for their own arrangements for travel.

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

—Elise Edwards

Williamsbridge Club

Drammeh Center

Cooperators United of Co-op City

Hi all: We would like to thank our representatives from the offices of Congressman Engel, Assemblyman Benedetto, Comptroller Stringer, and the City Council who not only attended our meeting, but were a very important part of our discussion regarding the Bay Plaza Mall Traffic. We stressed that nothing has been done and we have not heard from the DOT as to a time frame when projects will start. We do know there is a study being conducted and should have concluded by now. We would also like the “powers that be” to help us get answers to the many ques-

Broadway Theatre. A modern (musical) version of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet set on the mean streets of New York during the turbulent fifties. $35 deposit required to hold seat. Final payment due Thursday, March 19th.

Contact:Ione Edwards, 718-379-7756. ● Sat., April 25th. 4:00 p.m. show.

Price: $45. ALIVE 55+ AND KICKIN’.

"The first 50 years are for learning; the second 50 are for LIVING!" That's the motto of a new show in Harlem with a cast of singers ages 55 and up.

Dempsey Theatre, W. 127 St. Harlem. $20 deposit required to hold seat. Final payment due Thursday, March 26th.

Contact: Lois Scott, 347-768-3943.

Good and Welfare To all members and friends who have been ill and to those whose hearts are grieving for the loss of a

tions that remain.

At our meeting, we discussed Cablevision. Many of us have questions, which I hope were answered by now.

The next meeting of Cooperators United is Tuesday, March 24, 7:00 p.m., Bartow, Room 31. Our tentative guest speaker is Board Director Leah Graham.

Don’t forget, Daylight Saving Time begins Sunday, March 8th.

We thank you for your support.

Come out to our next meeting. Let us hear from you. We can be reached at 718-379-7841 or MLSAH@aol.com.

—Sonja Maxwell

(“Southern trees bear strange fruit; Blood on the leaves and blood at the root; Black bodies swinging in the southern breeze; Strange fruit hanging from the poplar trees”…) produced a reaction from one Harry Anstinger who pursued her globally and contributed to the circumstances of her death.

The Williamsbridge Club’s next event in collaboration with the Bronx Club is “THE POWER OF PRAYER,” a Prayer Breakfast at F & J PINE family style restaurant, 1913 Bronxdale Avenue, Bronx, NY 10462; at 8:30 a.m.; Donation $35. Please call the listed numbers to respond. Our

23 loved one, we want you to know that you are thought of warmly and we wish you brighter days. Contact: Elinor Gordon, Chair, at 718-3798755, regarding illnesses and bereavements.

Recap: We require your name, telephone number AND a deposit to reserve your seat when signing up for shows/trip (money orders/checks payable to - RETIREES of Dreiser Loop).

Committee members will be available in Dreiser clubroom 19 (718-3790377) on Mondays and/or Thurs-days approximately from 2:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

“Our blessing starts when we wake up in the morning.... with the sun shining bright telling you welcome to a new morning and a new day.”

—Claudette Davis Guest Speaker is Mildred GreenThompson.

Anyone wishing to render community service assisting with any of our programs, without joining any of our club areas, may do so. To obtain more information, please contact the First Vice President Sandra Hall, 917-9727732.

Information concerning the National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Clubs, Inc. may be found at www.nanbpwc.org or our mailing address: Williamsbridge Club, P.O. Box 6, Co-op City Station, Bronx, New York 10475.

—Joetta Brown

Mon., March 9

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Bartow,

Einstein,

Dreiser,

Activities in Room 31 unless otherwise noted

Activities in Room 49 unless otherwise noted

Word Games 9:30-11am Bingo 9:30-11:30am Library 9:30am-1pm Weight Management1011:30am, Bartow Office Arthritis Exercises 11am -noon Tablet class 1st & 3rd; Cell Phone 2nd & 4th, 12:40-1:40pm, Bartow office Card Games 2-4pm Dominos 2:30pm

Library 9:30am-1pm

Activities in Room 7 unless otherwise noted Library, Exercise Bike, Chat 9:30-10:30am Crochet & Knitting 10am-12pm Stay Well Exercise1011am, Rm. 2 Mind Teasers 12-1pm Rm. 4 Diabetes Support Group 1pm, last Mon. Gentle Yoga 1:15-2pm Rm. 2 Cellphone & iPad 1:302:30pm Intermediate Yoga 23pm, Rm. 2

Dominoes 10am, Rm. 45 Line Dancing 10-11am, Rm. 45 Around The Lunch Table 11:30am Word Search 11am12pm Diabetes Support Group 1pm, 2nd Monday

Tues., March 10

Word Games 9:3011:30am Current Events 10am Health Current Events Club 10am, Bartow office Bingo 12:30-2:30pm Caregiver Support Grp 1pm, 1st & 3rd Tues.

Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session 9:3010:30am

Wed., March 11 Thurs., March 12

Library 9am-1pm Word Games 9:30am11:30am Chat Session 9:30am1pm Bingo 12:30- 2:30pm Card Games 2-4pm

Fri., March 13

Dominoes 2:30pm Men’s Line Dancing 910am Word Games 9:30am11:30am Women’s Line Dancing 10-11:30am Chat Session 10am Bingo 12:30-2:30pm, Rm 25 Piano Sing-along 11am12pm Card Games 2-4pm Dominoes 2:30pm

Orange pineapple juice

Alt: Egg salad

Cultural Dance 10:3011:30am, Aud. B

Bingo 1pm

Mind Teasers 12-1pm, Rm. 4

Pokeno 1-3pm, Rm. 35

Zumba 1-2pm, Aud. A Movie w/popcorn 24pm

Dominoes 10am, Rm. 45

Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session 9:3010:30am

Spelling Bee 10am

Sewing 9:30-11:30am

Spanish Practice Class 10:30am, Computer Lab

Tai Chi 11am-12pm

Zumba 11am-12pm, Rm. 45

Mind Teasers 12-1pm, Rm. 4 Art Class 1-3pm

Bingo 1-3pm, Rm. 35

Yoga 2-3pm, Rm. 2

Dominos 10am, Rm. 45 Stay Well Exercise 1011am, Rm. 45 Grandparent Connection 10:30am 1st & 3rd Thurs., computer room Spelling Bee 11am Arthritis Exercise Class 11am-12pm, Rm. 45 Word search 11am12pm Bingo & Pokeno 1-3pm Rm. 35

Library, Exercise Bike, Chat 9:30-10:30am Blood Pressure 1011:30am, 1st & 3rd Thu., Rm. 8 Line Dancing 10-11am, Aud. A Piano Sing Along 11am-12pm Mind Teasers 12-1pm Rm. 4 Drama Club 1:30-4pm

Dominoes 10am, Rm. 45 Art 10am, Rm. 45 Bingo 1pm Card Games 2-4pm Blood Pressure 1011:30am, 2nd & 4th Fri., Rm. 45 Bingo 1-3pm, Rm. 35 Pokeno 3-4pm, Rm. 35

Crispy baked fried chicken Braised collard green Mashed sweet potatoes

Whole wheat bread Healthy wildberry and applesauce

Chili con carne Perfect white rice Mixed vegetables

Whole wheat bread Canned apricots

Orange juice, Chicken

Tues, piccata, Mauzone toasted Mar., barley & onion, Braised red cabbage w/apples 10 Alt: Tuna salad Apple juice

Whole wheat bread Wed., Veggie burger patty Pork sausage link Mar., Mashed sweet potatoes Au gratin potatoes Whole wheat dinner roll Fresh fruit Winter blend vegetables Italian blend vegetables 11 Alt: Baked flounder

Matinee Movie 10amnoon, Rm. 45

Dominoes 2:30pm

Soups, Breads and Desserts

Alternate Kosher Meals are also available

Mon., Stuffed cabbage w/beef Mar., Bowtie noodles Green beans w/tomato 9

Alert & Alive 10:3011:30am

Card Games 2-4pm

Blood Pressure 9-10am 1st & 3rd Wed. Word Games 9:3011:30am Stay Well Exercise 1011am Line Dancing 11am12pm Bingo 12:30-2:30pm Card Games 2-4pm Dominoes 2:30pm

Date:

Dominoes 10am Tai Chi 11am, Rm. 45

Non-Kosher

Kosher

Crochet & Knitting 10am-12pm Library, Exercise Bike, Chat 9:30-10am; 11amnoon Meditative Moments 11am-12pm, Rm. 8 Mind Teasers 12pm1pm, Rm. 4 Spanish Class 1-2pm Card Games, Dominoes 2-4pm Yoga 1:30-2:30pm, Rm. 8

(Schedule subject to change without notice)

Fee for lunch is $2.00 & $3.50 for guest

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

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 Pineapple juice Breaded Tilapia Stuffed cabbage w/beef Thurs., Brown rice w/mushBowtie noodles Mar., rooms, Steamed carrots Winter blend vegetables 12

Whole wheat bread Fresh fruit

Alt: Baked turkey

Fri., Mar., 13

Orange juice Baked chicken legs Roasted potatoes Sautéed spinach Alt: Gefilte fish

Spanish style fish Brown rice w/ pigeon peas Steamed peas & Carrots

Upcoming Events/Trips

Free SNAP (Food Stamp) Application Assistance – Friday, March 13th at the office, 2049 Bartow Avenue, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. First come, first served! Please bring documents that verify your identity, address, income & expenses (rent, medical, etc.).

For more information: 718-320-2066.

JASA walking group will restart for the Spring season the week of April 1st (Tuesdays) at 10:30 a.m. Please complete the registration form at the Bartow office by March 13.

Songs of Legends presents Greg Hill Delfonics Review at the NLBC Theater, 213 East 125th St., Thursday, March 12th, $35. Doors open at 12:30 p.m. Delicious lunch catered by Manna’s Restaurant: 12:45 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. Showtime: 1:35 p.m. Pick-ups: Bartow, 11:15 a.m.; Einstein, 11:30 a.m. & Dreiser, 11:45 a.m. Menu: TBA - WAIT LIST ONLY. Shoprite – Monday, March 16th. $3. Pick-ups: Bartow, 9:30 a.m.; Einstein, 9:45 a.m. & Dreiser, 10 a.m.

Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament – Lyndhurst, NJ, March 20th. Show starts promptly at 11 a.m. $43. 19 seats available. Menu: Oven roasted chicken, spare ribs, garlic bread, tomato bisque soup, herb roasted potato, pastry of the Castle, and select non-alcoholic beverages. Pick-ups: Bartow, 8:30 a.m.; Einstein, 8:45 a.m. & Dreiser, 9 a.m. WAIT LIST ONLY. Garden State Plaza mall – Monday, March 23rd. $15. Pick-ups: Bartow, 9 a.m.; Einstein, 9:15 a.m. & Dreiser, 9:30 a.m.

(FREE) Brooklyn Botanical Garden – Tuesday, March 24th. Pickups: Bartow, 8:30 a.m.; Einstein, 8:45 a.m.; Dreiser, 9 a.m. WAIT LIST ONLY. Fairway – Wednesday, March 18th. $5. Pick-ups: Bartow, 9:30 a.m.; Einstein, 9:45 a.m.; Dreiser, 10 a.m.

NOTE: Date changed from March 25th.

(FREE) ALDI Supermarket – Thursday, March 26th. Pick-ups: Bartow, 9:30 a.m.; Einstein, 9:45 a.m. & Dreiser, 10 a.m.

Super Wal-Mart – Friday, March 27th. $15. Pick-ups: Bartow, 8:30 a.m.; Einstein, 8:45 a.m. & Dreiser, 9 a.m.

Challah bread Fresh fruit

WAIT LIST ONLY. (FREE) - Harlem Is...Theater Friday, March 27th. Explore 200 years of Black Theater at the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts.

Tour begins 11 a.m. Pick-ups: Bartow, 9:30; Einstein, 9:45 a.m. and Dreiser, 10 a.m. WAIT LIST ONLY. Empire Casino – Monday, March 30th. $5. Pick-ups: Bartow, 9:30 a.m.; Einstein, 9:45 a.m. & Dreiser, 10 a.m.

Laugh Out Loud Productions presents Ira & Isabella’s Jewish Italian Comedy Wedding – Tuesday, March 31st. $45 on a first come, first served basis. Showtime: 11 a.m. Pick-ups: Bartow, 9 a.m.; Einstein, 9:15 a.m. and Dreiser, 9:30 a.m. Each guest receives a coupon good for one complimentary glass of wine or beer. Price includes lunch (TBA), 20 seats available.

Birthday Party Celebration Bartow Senior Center, Room 31, Thursday, March 26th, $2, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Music by DJ Woody. Birthday cake will be served. Pick-ups: Einstein, 10:30 a.m. & Dreiser, 10:45 a.m. See menu in the Co-op City Times.

Passover Seder – Friday, April 3, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Dreiser Auditorium B, 177 Dreiser Loop, Entertainment. Price and menu to follow.

Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament - Lyndhurst, NJ, Thursday, April 2nd. Show starts promptly at 11 a.m. $43. 8 seats available.

Radio City Music Hall 2015 New York Spring Spectacular – Friday, April 17th. $45. Coach (53 seat bus).

Show starts at 11 a.m. Pick-ups: Bartow, 8:15 a.m.; Einstein, 8:30 a.m. & Dreiser, 8:45 a.m. Seats will be assigned at the time of full payment (SOLD OUT. NO WAIT LIST AVAILABLE).

AARP Tax-Aide Hosted by JASA: Free tax preparation and free E-File: 135 Einstein Loop, Room 35, 10 a.m. 2 p.m., Tuesdays and Wednesdays until April 15. First come, first served!

AARP has the right to limit the number of clients seen on each day.

Note: For the Weight Management, Diabetes, Grandparent Connection & Caregiver Support dates, please see the Activities section of the Co-op City Times.

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WEEKLY SCHEDULE

AARP Chapter #4997

Reminder: Our next meeting is scheduled for MONDAY, MARCH 9, 1:00 p.m. in Dreiser Auditorium “A” – weather permitting. We missed you last month….hope to see you at the March meeting…..bring a friend/neighbor or 2, or 3…. Also, remember to bring your deposit &/or payments for the below trips – time is running out.

Heartfelt condolence to Jeanne Murray on the loss of her brother.

Continued get well wishes to Helen Blakes…. Miss you.

To our sick, on the mend and shut-in members, and those bereaved members, please know that you are in our prayers.

Contact Frances Wilson, Good & Welfare Coordinator, 718- 671-5493.

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

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coach transportation – NOTE: Space available; however, deposit/full amount is due AS SOON AS POSSIBLE… $550/person double; $719/single (correction)…$100 deposit, payable to AARP #4997, when you sign up…travel insurance available upon request…Contact Jean, 718-379-3742.

October 30 - November 13 – Autumn Repositioning 15-day Cruise on the Norwegian Dawn – Deluxe Motorcoach to Boston, MA to board the ship going to San Juan, PR; Bonaire, Curacao and Aruba; Ocho Rios, Jamaica; Georgetown in Cayman Islands; Cozumel, Mexico; returning to New Orleans, LA to fly back to New York….Cabins going fast; deposit—AS SOON AS POSSIBLE—will guarantee a cabin…Double occupancy - Inside State Room - $1,853; Ocean View $2,253 and Balcony - $2,553; Insurance and 1st deposit ($600/person) due at time of reservation; 2nd payment due June 5th and final payment due 7/15/15…Contact Jean, 718-379-3742.

—Delores Debnam

Einstein Cancer Fund

Reminder – Thursday, March 12th, the Sands Casino. Cost per person, $33.

Receive from the Sands a $20 slot play and a $5 food voucher. Time of pick-up is 8:30 a.m. starting at Einstein Loop, followed by Asch Loop and Dreiser Loop. Please bring a valid photo I.D. and your casino card. Take advantage of their shopping mall and their excellent buffet and food court.

We are planning to go to Mohegan Sun on April 15th, which will be a

Wednesday. Details will be in our next article.

For the above trip, please call Loretta at 718-671-2958, Annie Eutsey at 718-320-1874 or Lydia at 718-6713005. For memorial cards please call Loretta.

Spring is just around the corner and by that time we should be thawed out.

Good health and healings are wished to all.

—Lydia Ruas

Goose Island Seniors

Baychester Library Events VISIT THE LIBRARY - A GREAT WEALTH OF INFORMATION Events for March YA Program - Monday, 3/9, 3:30 p.m. - Create your own comic strip Toddler Time - Tuesdays, 11:00 a.m.

Arts for a Lifetime - Wednesdays, 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

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

Tech Connect - Thursdays, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.: 3/12 - Searching Besides Google; 3/19 - Email for Beginners Book Discussion - Thursday, 3/12 (Call library for info) YA Program - Thursday, 3/26, 3:30 p.m. - Beat-making Session Click On - Fridays, 10:30 a.m.: 3/13 - Basic Internet; 3/20 - Email; 3/27 - MS Word Matinee - Fridays, 10:30 a.m.: 3/13 - And So it Goes; 3/27 - The Birdcage CR Program - Friday, 3:00 p.m.: 3/20 - Rainbow in a Jar CR Arts and Crafts - Saturday, 2:30 p.m.: 3/14 - Over the Rainbow Films - Saturday, 2 p.m.: 3/7 - Big Miracle; 3/28 - Gravity Stories of New York - Saturday, 2 p.m., 3/21 - Stories about living in the great city of New York Boys Town Common Sense Parenting® class - Mondays, Feb. 23-March 30, (NO class March 9th) 4:30-6:30 p.m. • Balancing discipline with affection • Praising your child's good behavior • Reducing a child's problem behavior • Power struggles between you and your child • Effective communication. Childcare and MetroCards are NOT provided. Class size is limited! Classes are FREE. To sign up, call Lilybelle Gonzalez at 646-488-6053 or 718-636-0496 today!

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

718.379.6700 FREE ADMISSION TO ALL

Wednesday, March 11—Bingo game in Room 39 at 1:30 p.m.

Admission is $2 for members only.

Refreshments served.

Tuesday, March 24—Going to Mohegan Sun Casino. Price is $33.

Rebate is $15 wheel play and $15 towards food. Pick-up time is 8:00 a.m. at our 3 usual bus stops: Einstein Loop, Asch loop (back of library) and Dreiser Loop.

April 14—Tuesday going to see a terrific show Abie's Irish Rose. Price is $79. Pick-up time is 8:30 at our 3 usual bus stops. Menu: Pot roast, fried jumbo shrimps, stuffed breast of chicken, lemon pepper Cod fish baked, vegetable lasagna, roasted veg-

etable kabob. Also, homemade bread, mixed vegetables, green salad, also famous desserts, coffee, tea.

Our next trips are: Wednesday, April 12—Going to Motown at La Nieves. Price $75.

Wednesday, October 14—at Westchester Dinner Theater showing Showboat. Price is $80. More information will be following.

For more information, see Ann or Mary at 718-379-9613 at 135 Einstein Loop, Room 39, Monday - Thursday from 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. or you can call Mary at 718-379-4899. Leave a message and will return your call.

Good health to all.

—Mary Pilla

REMINDER: Be careful

If you are having work done in your apartment, shareholders – especially those who are elderly and/or who live alone – are reminded that all personal items should be secured in a safe location. This is for your own peace of mind, as well as the protection of the Riverbay workers/contractors coming into your home.

Riverbay employees wear identification badges and so do the various Riverbay-approved contractors seeking access to your home. Ask to see identification before allowing anyone to enter your apartment. If you are unsure, you should contact your local CSO at (718) 320-3300 (follow the prompts), or Public Safety at (718) 671-3050.

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Co-op City Baptist Church

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

The Co-op City Baptist Church is located at 135 Einstein Loop, Room 50. Our telephone number is 718-320-3774. Visit us on the web at www.coopcitybaptistchurch.org.

Join us for a mid-week spiritual pick-up at our mid-week worship service which is held on Wednesdays at 12 p.m. Bible study is held on Wednesdays at 1:00 and 7:30 p.m. Bible study will also be held on Wednesday, March 18 at 5:00 p.m.

Prayer Service is held on Fridays at noon and 7:30 p.m. Men’s prayer service is held monthly at 7:30 p.m. We invite the men of the community to join us on Tuesday, March 10.

On Sunday, March 8, the Trustees and Diaconate Ministries will hold a celebratory service at 3:30 p.m. upstairs in Room 45. Their guest speaker is Rev. Dr. Jeffrey Ingraham, Pastor of Calvary Baptist Church, Norwalk, CT. We invite all to this uplifting service.

On Saturday, March 14 at 10 a.m., the Praise Dance and Mime Ministry will hold a cake and bake sale at 135 Einstein Loop, Room 51 (lower level).

Please come out to support the youth.

March is Women’s History Month and on Saturday, March 28, the First Lady’s Ministry will present HerStory at 10 a.m. Their guest speaker is Rev. Lois Giles, Pastor of Seven Light Baptist Church, Bronx, NY. The theme for the day is “A Woman of Godly Wisdom,” weaving HerStory into the fabric of our nation’s history, James 3:17. Adult donation is $15 and children ages 6-12, is $5.

The Building Fund Ministry cordially invites you to a Pre-Mother’s Day Luncheon to celebrate mom on Saturday, May 2, from 12 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. The luncheon is being held at Eastwood Manor, 3371 Eastchester Road, Bronx, NY. Donation is $75; adults, $45, children ages 5-12; children under 5 are free. The featured gospel singer will be Rev. Isaiah Holland, Pastor of Good News Church in Hollis, Queens, along with other entertainment. For tickets or additional information, call 718-320-3774, 718515-6090 or 718-862-9243.

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

Pastor Anne L. Palmore and the congregation of the Church of the New Vision extend a warm and friendly invitation to everyone to worship with us every Sunday at 8:00 a.m. or 11:00 a.m. We are a church where inspirational messages from the Word of God, the Bible, are delivered every Sunday morning.

The church is designed to meet the spiritual needs of our community by offering anointed singing and preaching, and a general atmosphere of Christian love and friendly hospitality. We also invite the youth of our community to attend our Sunday Morning services starting at 9:30 a.m. with Sunday School,

designed to meet the spiritual needs of our young people. Parents, please send your children to learn of the Lord Jesus.

Bible teaching from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., and Prayer Service from 8:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. every Wednesday evening. Be with us to learn the Truth from the Word of God. Fasting and Prayer - Every Wednesday, each week starting at 8:30 p.m.

List of Events Come join New Vision's “Partners in Reading Program” every Sunday afternoon from 1:15 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. Students in Grades 1 through 8 can dis-

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

The Church of the New Vision is located at 115 Einstein Loop, Bronx, NY 10475; Telephone: (718) 671·8746 or (718) 320-0409. Our mailing address is: P.O. Box 753037, Bronx, NY 10475 Please visit our website at www.churchofnew vision.com.

—Carole Haque

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

Scripture carries spiritual vitality. That’s why it doesn’t return void. Wherever it encounters an open heart, it brings refreshment, nourishment, and new life.

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

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

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

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

Invitations Our Sweet Hour of Prayer will be today at 3 p.m.

Sunday School is tomorrow at 10 a.m. Our Sunday Morning Worship Service is at 11 a.m. Every 3rd

Sunday following the morning worship, we serve Holy Communion.

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

We are located at 171 Dreiser Loop in Section 1.

Our phone # is (347) 276-4925. Jesus loves you, and so do we.

—Apostle Gladys R. Little

Church of the New Vision

Faith In God Church & Bible Institute

Building 12 Cooperators Civic Association

Thanks to all of you who took the time to attend our Building Association Meeting. At the meeting, we discussed our building’s agenda for the coming year, along with Cablevision and the 4.5% carryingcharge increase. It was a lively discussion. We all must decide by sending in our Cablevision referendum whether or not we want the package as it was presented to us. Please return the ballot. Your voice must be heard.

Our next monthly meeting is Monday, March 23, 7:30 p.m., Activity Room. Don’t forget—Daylight saving time is Sunday, March 8th.

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We can be reached at 718-379-7841, MLSAH@ aol.com.

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

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

Worship Service - 11:00 a.m.

Communion Service - Every first and third Sundays Prayer Meeting and Bible Study – Wednesday at 7:00 p.m.

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

Community Protestant Church

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

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

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.

Worship Service begins at 11:00 a.m. Everyone is invited to come and be

a part of this special moment set aside each Sunday morning to be in the presence of God. Victor Hugo once wrote, “There are moments when whatever be the attitude of the body, the soul is on its knees.” We are doubly delighted to blend our spirits with yours as we bend both body and soul before our Heavenly Father. During this Lenten Season, we encourage you to spend time with God, and if it be His will, with us at Community Protestant. 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.

Other Scheduled Events Tomorrow, Sunday, March 8th, 3:30 p.m. - Please join us in Service as we

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

Come & Visit Us – We welcome you to God’s House – Your House – One Family in Christ. We are a congregation with spirit-filled worship, offering a variety of opportunities for spiritual growth, fellowship and service to God and our community. We are a multi-ethnic, multi-cultural and bilingual congregation and all are welcome. Services are at the church at 2350 Palmer Avenue, across the street from Building 30. Parking is available.

Sunday Services – The first Sunday of the month is a bilingual service with communion at 10 a.m. Every other week, the English Service at 9 a.m. and the Spanish Service at 11:30 a.m.

Children: At 10:30 a.m., classes are for

3 yrs. – 12 yrs. The curriculum being used will be The Super Book.

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

Matthew 18:20. Tuesday evenings at 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Thursday mornings at 10:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. Come and bring your prayer needs so we can pray together.

Women’s Fellowship: Meets the first Saturday of the month at 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. We are having an exercise class following the study and on the third Saturday of the month.

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

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

what you have. Please call us at 917734-4058 for more information.

To our friends and neighbors: Come grow with us. Do you have a gift for music? Do you want to be part of planning singles, married, youth ministries? Do you have special talents that're being ignored? Are you serious about changing your life? God has a plan just for you and today is the first day of your new life.

Message to the community Church of the Savior has a new website. It is the open door to all the friends we haven't met yet. You can get to know us by going to www.church

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

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

Church of the Savior

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Church of the Savior is located at 920 Baychester Ave. (close to Darrow Pl.). Our mailing address is: P.O. Box 86, Bronx, NY 10475.

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

Divine Worship - 10:30 a.m.

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

Dr. Smith's Sermon Topic: "You're in God's Hands."

Reading from Holy Scripture:

celebrate the Thirty-eight Anniversary of the Ushers of Community Protestant Church. The theme: “Ye are all one in Christ Jesus.”

The Women’s Guild invites you to join us on our Christmas/New Year Extravaganza, December 22 – January 3, 2016. A Fantastic 12-Night Southern Caribbean Cruise aboard the Magnificent Queen Mary 2, departing from New York, Red Hook in Brooklyn.

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

To make a reservation or for additional information about the cruise, please call (718) 320-1435, (718) 6715961 or (718) 320-8576.

—Evan G. Mitchell

Florida. For pricing on triple or single, call Linda at (917) 684-6463. If there is no answer, leave a message and she will get back to you. There are still seats available.

Trip to Sight & Sound to see Joseph: All seats are filled; if you wish you be put on the waiting list, call Barbara at (347) 603-7473. If no answer, leave a message and someone will get back to you.

Remember that prayer brings many blessings, which God has promised to all his children that have a personal relationship with Him. Also watch the paper for upcoming events, such as our annual flea market, cake sales, etc.

—Rev. Dr. Milca C. Plaud Jeremiah 1:4-9 Weekly Activities Bereavement group, Monday, 5:00 p.m.

Thursdays at 10:00 a.m., Channel 70, Bronxnet.

Church of the Savior food pantry will close effective February 21. We thank all our donors for our sacrifice which improved the lives of so many in a significant way.

Thought of the Week: "Great people talk about great ideas; average people talk about average ideas; small people talk about other people."

—Rev. Dr. Robert A. Smith, Jr.

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An interdenominational Church of love and understanding, consisting of people of many faiths, races and cultural backgrounds, seeking to live the spirit of Christ with relevance.

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ALL ARE WELCOME!

• Sunday School – 9:15 a.m.

• Sunday Worship Services – 8:00 & 11:00 a.m.

• Midweek Worship – Wednesday @ 12 Noon • Bible Class – Wednesday @ 1:00 & 7:30 p.m.

• Prayer Service – Friday @ Noon & 7:30 p.m.

COMMUNION SERVICE EVERY FIRST SUNDAY. YOUTH DAY EVERY FOURTH SUNDAY. ALL ARE WELCOME TO WORSHIP WITH US.

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Reflections

by Rabbi Solomon I. Berl Spiritual Leader of Young Israel Synagogue We use our hands to say no. For example, when we are eating and our hostess urges us to have another portion, we may hold up a hand to indicate, “That’s enough, thank you.” When people press too close to us in a crowded room, we may sometimes put up a hand in a plea for more breathing space. There are times in our lives when we have to say, “Stop!” There are instances when we have to put a halt to things or simply keep our distance from them.

There is a stand that we should take with regards to pornography. In magazines, in movies and on television, we see an exploitation of sex

that is neither artistic nor edifying.

How can we stop this without infringing on the rights of free speech? We can abstain without infringing on the films or watching television programs that pander to the lowest taste. We can refrain from buying magazines that crudely exploit sex.

If we can stop, then pornographers will not produce these things because they only do so for profit. It is simply a matter of supply and demand. If the profit margin diminishes, pornographers will be out of business. “Stay away from that which is crude,” says the Talmud and the tactic is a sound one.

Young Israel of Co-op City

Young Israel of Co-op City (lower level of the Dreiser Loop Shopping Center) is a house of worship that opens its doors every morning from 6 until 7 a.m.

Anyone who wishes to start the daily routine with prayers, during which our spiritual leader, Rabbi Solomon I. Berl, offers a brief Bible teaching is welcome.

On Friday evening, Sabbath services begin at 10 minutes after the candlelighting time. Saturday morning serv-

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

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

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

The next general meeting of the association will be Tuesday, March 17 at 7:00 p.m. (doors open at 6:45).

Mark your calendar: Section 2 Presents “Summer Fun Day,” June 20, 12 p.m. – 6 p.m. (at the park between Carver Loop and Casals Place). This event is a Block Party to celebrate family, friends and the community that brings them together. Join us for a day of fun.

NEW COOPERATORS, we welcome you to our meeting. The association is comprised of shareholders. Come down to the next meeting and discuss your concerns within our buildings and

community.

Our next Ladies Night is scheduled for Friday, March 27, from 7:00 – 10:00 p.m. in the association room of Building 10B Hosted by Janis and Ruby. Join us for cards, dominoes, good music, good conversations and refreshment.

FUNDRAISING COMMITTEE: Will meet next month to discuss new events.

Get well wishes to all the sick and shut-in’s in the buildings!

Happy birthday to all March shareholders!

—Maxine Sullivan

Building 10 Association

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Traditional Synagogue of Co-op City

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

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

Candle Lighting on Friday, March 13, is at 6:40 p.m. Shabbat ends today, Saturday, March 7, at 6:44 p.m.

Coming Events Services will be held on Saturday, March 7 at 9 a.m. Join Guest Rabbi Daniel Sayani in prayer.

We hope that you will sign up to sponsor a Kiddish to take place after services on Saturdays.

Remember, Daylight Saving Time is tomorrow, March 8. Set your clocks 1 hour ahead.

NEW DATE for Purim Luncheon: We’re very sorry for the short notice, but to due the inclemency of the weather, we have rescheduled the day of the Purim luncheon to Sunday, March 8, 12:30 p.m.

The cost is $18 per person. The

menu includes Salmon croquettes, baked ziti, sweet noodle kugel, salad, garlic bread and the traditional hamentashen. Hope to see you there!

We have scheduled Bingo for March 15. Admission: $3. Refreshments served.

Keep in mind that Erev Pesach comes early this year, starting on the evening of April 3 and ending 8 days later on April 11.

On April 11, we have Yiskor Services at 10:30 a.m.

Dues are due for both the synagogue and Sisterhood.

Good and Welfare Best wishes to all celebrating special occasions this month. We have tree certificates “in Honor of” or “in Memory of” a special occasion or a condolence. The cost is $15 per tree.

If you are feeling under the weather, we wish you all a speedy recovery.

Mimi Berlofsky welcomes all calls at 347-427-4526.

We hope Gary is feeling better after oral surgery.

We look forward to seeing you soon.

—Miriam Berlofsky

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

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

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

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

We look forward to welcoming everyone at 9:00 a.m. on Sunday, February 8, when we will celebrate The Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany.

Fundraising Events Save the Date: Saturday, April 18, bus trip to Warm Daddy Blues & Jazz with sit down dinner and stop at the Sugar House Casino in Philadelphia.

$110 p.p. deposit of $30 required.

Contact June Grimes, 347-457-8249.

Reminder, ECW 8-day cruise on the Carnival Splendor, leaving out of New York on August 12, 2015: Grand Turk, Half Moon Cay, The Bahamas and Nassau, with fun days at sea. Ocean view cabins start at $1,297 and inside cabins start at $1,217, depending on how many persons per cabin.

Only 5 cabins remain available. If you would like to go, please contact June Grimes as soon as possible, (Tel. 347-457-8249) to indicate your interest and work out a payment plan with her.

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

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

“Sing to the Lord with thanksgiving; *make music to our God upon the harp.” —(Psalm 147:7) —M. Chambers

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Faith @ Work Christian Church

New church location: 120 DeKruif Place (street level).

Praise and worship begins at 9:30 a.m.

Church telephone: (347) 346-5790; email: fatwcc@aol.com.

Weekly Worship Experiences: 6:00 p.m., Wednesday Prayer Service 6:30 p.m., Wednesday Bible Study Sunday Morning Worship, 9:30 a.m.

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

Church Motto: “We are Christ-centered, family-focused with power and authority.”

Church Mission: To empower, educate and motivate men, women, boys and girls to reach their full potential and live abundant lives through preaching and teaching the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

Come worship with us—where we honor tradition, but are not bound by it!

All are welcome to join us any and every Sunday because our goal is to

share the Gospel of Jesus Christ, in LOVE, through teaching and preaching the Word of God from the Bible.

March 20, Women’s History Month Awards Dinner, 7 p.m., Dreiser Community Center: We are so pleased to recognize women who lead in our community and beyond. Several are cooperators (Ms. Evelyn Turner, Michelle Sajous, Katrina Asante) and we are thrilled to elevate Mrs. Olive “Red Hat” Glasgow to the spiritual title of “Church Mother.” In addition, we are honoring Ms. Flora Goldston and

Diane Cooper and Maria Crai, P.S. 178, 2nd Grade Teacher. Please join us for a light dinner and celebration. Tickets are $25. Please contact Deacon Sonja Chisolm at the church for additional information.

Male and female mentors needed for community-faith-based youth ministry.

If interested, reply to email address: fatwcc@aol.com with “Mentor” in subject line.

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

—Pastor Deborah Jenkins

Pentecostal Tabernacle invites everyone to attend worship service at 120 Benchley Place, Bronx, New York 10475; Tel. 718-324-0334 or 718-3204218.

Services are as follow: Sunday School for all age group begins at 10:30 a.m. Mid-day worship service starts at 11:45 a.m. Evangelistic every Sunday evening at 6 p.m.

Pray 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 needs 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 if we believe with all our heart. Jesus said to the father of the sick child in St. Mark 9:23-24 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.

Therefore, we must try our very best to eradicate unbelief from our hearts and allow the power of God to manifest in our lives.

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.

—Rev. R. Sibblies

Pentecostal Tabernacle

Greater Love Cathedral United Baptist Church

“And now abide faith, hope, love, these three; but the greatest of these is love.” 1 Corinthians 13:13 Spiritual Food for Thought: As you continue on your spiritual journey, you must keep in mind that love is the primary thing. Let your love for God and for one another override every other emotional reaction and mental response to life and circumstances. If you will do this first, obedience in all other areas will follow.

Are you looking for a new church home? Pastor Carol, Presiding Elder Landrum and the Greater Love family welcome and encourage you to fellowship with us. Greater Love is conveniently located at 900 Co-op City Blvd.

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

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

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

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

change minds and change lives by the Word of God. We believe that when you change your attitude, you can change your altitude!

Special Announcement: Tomorrow, Sunday, March 8th at 3:00 p.m., Greater Love will host the First Talk for the students of the Berry Bible Institute of the Cathedral United Baptist Church. Come out and hear the students of the graduating class of 2015 speak about what they have learned thus far in their studies - A Survey of the Bible. Praise and Worship will follow.

Greater Love’s Weekly Schedule Sunday Bible School for Young People: 3:00 p.m. (sharp) Sunday Afternoon Praise & Worship: 4:00 p.m.

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

Training for Service - A Survey of the Bible: Thursdays at 7:00 p.m.

Family Movie Nite: Third Fridays (next: March 21): 6:30 p.m.

Youth Bible Study/Rehearsal: 2nd & 4th Fri. at 6:30 p.m.

Youth Service: Every 4th Sunday Blessing/Dedication of Children Men/Women’s Fellowship Have a blessed week!

—Pastor Carol Landrum

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We participate in Postal Workers, Mail Handlers, Letter Carriers, Verizon Workers, 1199, GHI, Blue Shield, Empire Plan, Medicare, Travelers, United Health Care and many other union and major medical plans.

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THIS DAY IN HISTORY

March 7, 2010: Kathryn Bigelow becomes the first female director to win an Oscar

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On this day in 2010, Kathryn Bigelow becomes the first woman to win an Academy Award for best director, for her movie “The Hurt Locker,” about an American bomb squad that disables explosives in Iraq in 2004. Prior to Bigelow, only three women had been nominated for a best director Oscar: Lina Wertmueller for 1975’s “Seven Beauties,” Jane Campion for 1993’s “The Piano” and Sofia Coppola for 2003’s “Lost in Translation.”

Born in San Carlos, California, in 1951, Bigelow graduated from the San Francisco Art Institute in 1972 and later earned a master’s degree in film from Columbia University. She made her feature film debut with 1982’s “The Loveless,” which she cowrote and co-directed. The film, about a motorcycle gang, starred Willem Dafoe. The next movie Bigelow directed, 1987’s “Near Dark,” was a western-horror hybrid that gained a cult following. She went on to helm 1990’s “Blue Steel,” starring Jamie Lee Curtis as a police officer stalked by a killer, and 1991’s “Point Break,” about bank-robbing surfers, featuring Patrick Swayze and Keanu Reeves. Bigelow’s other directing credits include 1995’s “Strange Days” with Ralph Fiennes, 2000’s “The Weight of Water” with Sean Penn and 2002’s “K-19: The Widowmaker” with Harrison Ford and Liam Neeson.

At the 82nd Academy Awards in March 2010, Bigelow’s fellow best-director nominees included James Cameron (“Avatar”), whom she was married to from 1989 to 1991, along with Lee Daniels (“Precious”), Jason Reitman (“Up in the Air”) and Quentin Tarantino (“Inglorious Basterds”). After making history by winning the directing prize, Bigelow said, “I hope I’m the first of many [women], and of course, I’d love to just think of myself as a filmmaker. And I long for the day when that modifier can be a moot point.” Her movie “The Hurt Locker,” which starred Jeremy Renner, Anthony Mackie and Brian Geraghty, also won Oscars for best picture, film editing, sound editing, sound mixing and original screenplay.

Source: history.com

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