Co-op City Times 3/9/19

Petition Period For 2019 Riverbay Board Election Begins in Two Weeks

Vol. 54 No. 10

Shareholders interested in serving a three-year term on the Riverbay Board of Directors can begin picking up their qualifying petitions at 9 a.m. on Monday, March 25, for the 2019 Board election.

Petitions will be available from the Riverbay receptionist at the Administrative Desk in the Bartow Community Center, located at 2049 Bartow Avenue, between the hours of 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. each weekday starting on Monday, March 25, when the prospective candidate’s eligibility to run in the Board election will be verified prior to them receiving the petition package.

Section B (1) & (3) of the 2019 election rules, which will be published in an upcoming issue of the Co-op City Times and will be included in the petition packages, defines eligibility criteria of candidates, requiring that all candidates running for election to the Riverbay Board must be the shareholder of record

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REMINDER! Set Your Clocks Ahead!

This weekend, set your clocks AHEAD one hour, and CHANGE the battery in your smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector.

Riverbay Corporation’s New Look Saturday, March 9, 2019

Shareholders will soon be seeing more of the newly rebranded Riverbay Corporation logo as it becomes integrated into the corporate and community fabric over the coming months.

The rebrand replaces the colorful Riverbay Corporation logo featuring a bird soaring

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above the words “RiverBay” against the silhouette of a rising sun.

The rebranded look is actually a revival of an old Riverbay logo that depicts a circular arch over a high rise building with the name of the community, “Co-op City,” emblazoned across the bottom.

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CB #10’s Housing & Zoning Committee Meeting Discusses Project at 801 Co-op City Blvd., March 12 Community Board 10 district manager, Matthew Cruz, is inviting Co-op City shareholders to attend the community board’s Housing & Zoning Committee meeting to observe a presentation by the developers of the space at 801 Co-op City Boulevard.

The meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 12, at 7:30 p.m. at 3165 East Tremont Avenue, Bronx, NY 10461.

The location is currently a vacant parcel of land on the corner of Dreiser Loop and Co-op City Boulevard adjacent to Bay Park Center

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Community Board #10’s Housing and Zoning Committee will hear from the developers of the parcel of land at 801 Co-op City Boulevard at a March 12 meeting to be held at 3165 East Tremont Avenue. Co-op City shareholders are invited to attend and observe. A public hearing on the matter will be held in the spring or summer.

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Photo by Rozaan Boone

Co-op City Board Members Unite For Some Fun

Sharing Experiences

Co-op City’s professional and unified Board of Directors works very hard, but they also have opportunities to relax and have fun together. In photo above, they celebrate Mardi Gras in Co-op City! Pictured from left to right are Directors Bernard Cylich, Leah Richardson, Board President Linda Berk, Cheryl Jenkins (front), Kevin Lambright, Andrea Leslie, Sonia Feliciano, Francine Reva Jones, Mary Pearson and Claudia Sampson.

CCPD Receives New Fleet Vehicles The process of upgrading old vehicles for the various Riverbay service departments is in progress throughout Co-op City. Residents will now see some new additions to the Co-op City Public Safety (CCPD) fleet patrolling the community, replacing vehicles that were over 20 years old.

The goal is not only to replace old vehicles, but to address safety concerns and efficiency. According to

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Board Director Evelyn Turner was the guest speaker recently at the Black History Month celebration at MS 180 where she shared with students her experiences as a young Black woman growing up in the deep south.

Photo by Janise Martinez

Three new vehicles with state-of-the-art technology among many other features that benefit both drivers and residents joined the CCPD fleet this Photo by Ralph Henriquez week.

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Petition period

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as indicated on the candidate’s stock certificate, occupancy agreement and the current Occupants’ Annual Affidavit, and must continue to live in Co-op City for the duration of their term in office.

In addition, a prospective candidate cannot be indebted to the Riverbay Corporation for carrying charges or other debts when picking up petitions, on the date they are certified, and the date votes are counted. Prospective candidates must also remain current throughout the election period until they are sworn into office, if elected.

After 5 p.m. on weekdays and on the weekends, petition packages will be available from the Public Safety window in the Bartow Center where candidates will sign the petition pick-up form, however, their package will not include the nomination petitions.

The following business day, the candidate’s eligibility will be checked and if they qualify to enter the Board race, they will be contacted to pick up their nominating petitions and continue with the petition process. If they are indebted to the corporation at that time, they will be given an opportunity to satisfy their debt before proceeding with the petition process.

All petitions must be picked up and signed for by the prospective candidates, not by a representative, friend or family member.

The completed petition packages are due back to the Riverbay Legal Department by 5 p.m. on Monday, April 8.

Only shareholders of record as of April 8, 2019 are eligible to vote in the 2019 Riverbay Board of Directors election.

Riverbay Board Director Leah Richardson, chair of the 2019 Election Committee, advises shareholders who pick up a petition package to carefully read the 2019 election rules and regulations which govern the election to avoid disqualification. Any questions about the election rules or the election process can be forwarded to the election committee for clarification.

The Riverbay Board voted on Wednesday, February 20, to approve Resolution 19-05 setting the date of this year’s annual shareholders meeting for Wednesday, May 22, in accordance with the Riverbay Corporation By-Laws, Article II, Section 1, which stipulates that the meeting be held in the month of May on a date determined by the Board of Directors.

The Board of Directors is the 15-member body that sets policy for the Riverbay Corporation and the Co-op City community.

“It takes a village to run a large cooperation like Co-op City, in the sense that a board of directors serves in much the same capacity as the governing body of a small town,” said Director Richardson. “The board of directors is the governing body of the corporation, responsible for the ultimate direction of the management of the affairs of the organization.”

This year, the three-year terms of Board Directors Bernard Cylich, Sonia Feliciano, Andrea Leslie, Leslie Peterson and Claudia Sampson are expiring.

Newly-seated Director Evelyn Turner, who placed sixth in last year’s election and was therefore seated on the Board after former Director Junius Williams was removed for cause, is also required to run in this year’s election.

Any Co-op City shareholder who satisfies the eligibility requirements can run for a three-year term on the Riverbay Board as long as they secure seventy-five (75) valid cooperators’ signatures on their qualifying petitions and return them by the 5 p.m., Monday, April 8, deadline to the Riverbay Legal Department.

The 2019 election rules also state that no candidate shall have felony convictions or convictions of misdemeanors involving moral turpitude.

Candidates for election to the Board are prohibited from accepting campaign contributions from “any person or entity doing business, or soliciting business with the Riverbay Corporation, including present or prospective managing agents, contractors, vendors, professionals, unions, their employees, commercial tenants, or persons having direct or indirect interest in such companies, to make campaign contributions or pay campaign expenses, whether in cash or in-kind, of persons running for the Board.” The rules further state that any candidate who knowingly accepts such campaign contributions, whether directly or indirectly, will be disqualified.

A 2019 Candidates’ Meeting where candidates’ petitions will be officially certified or rejected is scheduled for 8 p.m. on Wednesday, April 16, in room 31 of the Bartow Community Center. The official listing of the 2019 Board election candidates will then be published in the Saturday, April 20, issue of the Co-op City Times.

The first of three special election supplements will be published in the Co-op City Times on Saturday, April 27, in which each of the candidates will place statements and advertisements outlining their qualifications for the position of Riverbay Board director, and their views on issues facing the community. The second election supplement will be published on Saturday, May 4, and the final edition on Saturday, May 11.

All candidates’ statements and ads submitted for publication in the Co-op City Times are reviewed by the Election Committee and Riverbay’s General Counsel prior to publication and candidates will be notified of any changes made to their election material.

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be mindful that, as per the election rules, Co-op City facilities may not be used for campaign activities unless applicable rates for the use of the facilities have been paid in advance to the Riverbay Corporation and all candidates are provided equal access to such facilities and/or services.

The first Candidates’ Forum will be held on Thursday, April 25, in room 45 of the Einstein Center at 7:30 p.m. The second official Candidates’ Forum will take place on Wednesday, May 1, in the Bartow Center, room 31, at 7:30 p.m., and the third and final Candidates’ Forum will be on Monday, May 6, also at 7:30 p.m., in room 4 of the Dreiser Center.

Potential candidates and their supporters should be aware that, according to Section E of the election rules on use of Co-op City facilities for campaign activities, the use of any outdoor space owned by Riverbay for public gatherings related to the Board election is strictly prohibited.

The same applies to the posting of campaign signs, literature and other material such as posters, gummed stickers, etc., in Co-op City (Section D). Such posting is only allowed on personal property or within the shareholder’s premises, with the owner’s (Riverbay’s) permission.

Specifically, this prohibition includes, but is not limited to, building lobbies, elevators and all common areas. Further, campaign literature, including flyers, may not be posted by a candidate in a commercial establishment within Co-op City, or on the commercial establishment’s websites, Facebook pages, or similar electronic forums, unless the owner of the commercial establishment is a candidate for election.

This year’s election will once again be conducted by mail in/electronic ballots. The voting period will begin at 6 a.m. on Wednesday, May 8 and end at 9 p.m. on Wednesday, May 22, the date of the annual Meeting of Shareholders.

If a quorum is not met by 9 p.m. on May 22, the election will be extended from 9:01 p.m. on May 22, to 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, June 11. During this period of extension, shareholders who are eligible to cast a ballot and did not yet do so will be able to vote in the election.

The Election Committee will then review and certify the final vote count and the results will be disseminated to the community and printed in the next issue of the Co-op City Times.

The top five vote getters will be sworn in to office on Thursday, June 20, and begin serving their three-year terms. This year’s sixth place winner will be seated to finish out the remaining two years of former Director William’s term.

The swearing-in ceremony will be held at 7 p.m. in room 31 of the Bartow Center. At that time, outgoing Board directors will be recognized for their service to the community and the Board will elect its 2019-2020 officers.

This is an Open meeting of the Board and shareholders are encouraged to attend.

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Co-op City’s Got Talent

The 50th Anniversary Committee presents Co-op City’s Got Talent: Youth Edition on Saturday, March 23, in room 45 of the Einstein Center.

All youngsters are invited to showcase their talents for a $1,000 cash prize – singers, dancers, steppers, musicians, and actors are all welcome to the event. DJ J-Smuv will be on hand. Admission is FREE.

Co-op City Spelling Bee

The African-American Association of Co-op City and the Riverbay Fund will host the sixth annual Co-op City Spelling Bee on March 23, at 1 p.m. in room 4 of the Dreiser Community Center. Grand prize winner of the Bee will receive $100. Students in grades four to eight are eligible to join.

To register your child to compete in this event or to volunteer, please call (718)-671-5957. Light refreshments will be served. Admission is FREE.

Bay Plaza Walk

The Mall at Bay Plaza is collaborating with the American Cancer Society to present the first annual Bay Plaza Walk to benefit cancer research and local programs on March 31. The Walk will travel through the streets of Bay Plaza as participants enjoy snacks and receive awards. Registration will be at 8 a.m. and start time is at 9 a.m. You can also register and donate online at www.acsdetermination.org/bayplaza5k. Enter code “RIVERBAY” for $10 off registration.

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Annual Kevin Shaw Jr. Scholarship Foundation Accepting Applications Application Deadline is April 1

Students will need to meet the following criThe Kevin Shaw Jr. Memorial Scholarship teria to apply: applications are available online at kevin• Attend a high school in New York City and be a person of the African Diaspora, Latino/a, shawjrfoundation.org. The scholarship is or Latinx background named in memory of Kevin T. Shaw Jr., a Co-op • Demonstrate financial need City resident whose life was cut short in 2015.

• Current high school student graduating in Kevin was known and recognized as a pasSpring of 2019 or recipient of a GED sionate young man who valued “education, hard work, and perseverance.”

• Cumulative average at least 80%, or an avAccording to Kevin’s mother, Sakeena Shaw, erage GED score of 3000 when asked how her son would feel knowing • Accepted as a full-time and first-time mathat he’s helping others through the scholarship, triculating freshman in Fall semester 2019 at an she responded: “Kevin would be honored beaccredited college or university in pursuit of a Kevin Shaw Jr. Baccalaureate or Associate degree at the time cause it is something that speaks to his characthe award is presented. ter. He was a person who was dedicated to Interested candidates have until April 1 to submit applicahelping others and who valued education.” tions for the scholarships. “The Kevin Shaw Jr. Foundation The annual scholarship gives high school seniors monetary awards to assist with financing their college education. provides scholars with financial resources to attend some of This year, six scholarships are up for grabs for students who the finest colleges and universities,” the website states. To meet the requirements that are on the Kevinshawjrfoundadate, 11 students have been recipients of the scholarships. tion.org website. According to the site, “The scholarship For an application, additional information on requirements and eligibility, please visit Kevinshawjrfoundation.org or recognizes a graduating senior who demonstrates exememail questions to Kevinshawjrfoundation@gmail.com. plary leadership and academic success.”

BY TORIEA McCAUSELAND

Co-op City Residents Cautioned About Telephone Scammers

While Money Grams and Green Dot MoneyPak cards are legitimate products, scammers are using them to steal money Co-op City residents, especially seniors, are reminded to be from their intended victims. vigilant and not fall victim to telephone scammers.

The scammers utilize a variety of schemes with some of Scammers utilize a variety of schemes with some of the most common being the utility company and government the most common being the utility company and government agencies scams in which the victim is told that they owe agencies scams in which the victim is told that they owe money and the call is to immediately collect what is owed or money and the call is to immediately collect what is owed or else service will be shut off, or worse. As the April 15th tax else service will be shut off, or worse.

Additionally, the scammers may claim that a loved one is bedeadline draws closer, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) ing held against their will, or has been involved in an accident scam is also expected to become more prevalent. and payment is needed to gain their freeEarlier this week, Riverbay Management dom. They may also claim that a grandchild was notified by a shareholder that their household had received a telephone call from Riverbay would never contact or relative has been locked up in another country and needs bail money. a Riverbay number and when the call was you by phone and ask for Victims are also told that they won the answered, the caller asked for credit card in- your personal credit or debit lottery or some type of sweepstakes and formation. The shareholder promptly hung card, banking or social money is needed to claim the winnings or up the phone and contacted Public Safety.

Riverbay immediately sent out a Phone security numbers. The same for taxes on the prize. If you have to pay for a prize you won, you didn’t win, the Tree notification to the community advisgoes for any government NYPD warns. ing residents about the fraud calls and letagency or utility company.

The Green Dot MoneyPak scam is a ting them know that even though the ID phone scam where the victim is called by display on your phone may show a legitisomeone claiming to work at a utility commate government office or business, such as Riverbay Corporation, the origin phone number itself is pany, for example, Con Ed or a cable company, or a government agency, such as the Department of Finance, and they are collectnot an authentic Riverbay Corporation number.

In addition, shareholders should be aware that Riverbay ing money that is past due. The caller then informs the victim would never contact you by phone and ask for your personal that they can avoid service interruption, arrest or deportation, if credit or debit card, banking or social security numbers. The they immediately bring their account up to date by paying the past due amount using a Money Gram or Green Dot MoneyPak same goes for any government agency or utility company.

Shareholders are also cautioned that if they should feel card that can be purchased at a local store. The caller instructs threatened by a caller seeking personal information, to either the victim to purchase a Money Gram or a Green Dot Moneyhang up the phone or let the caller know that you need to look Pak card in a specified amount and call a phone number that the up the information and ask for a call-back number. However, caller gives to the victim once this has been done.

The victim proceeds to purchase the Green Dot card at a local under no circumstance should you call any of the phone numbers provided by the scammer since this is another layer to store and then calls the number they were given by the caller to the scam. If you think a call is suspicious, call the number satisfy the debt. The victim is then instructed to scratch off and listed on official correspondence from any government read the MoneyPak card serial number to the perpetrator. The perpetrator then drains the funds from the Green Dot MoneyPak card. agency or your utility company or bank.

The NYPD notes that while many schemes still involve vicThe New York City Police Department (NYPD) offers the tims being asked to wire money to the scammers, MoneyPaks following tips to avoid becoming a victim of this scam: • Be suspicious of any caller who demands immediate have the added benefit of the scammer not having to show up at an office or bank to claim the funds loaded onto the card. The payment for any reason.

• Never give out personal or financial information to any- cards can only be purchased using cash and consumers never have to disclose their personal or financial information to a retail one who emails or calls you unsolicited, and • Never wire money, provide debit or credit card numbers or cashier or to make a payment. Anyone with the 14-digit number Green Dot MoneyPak card numbers to someone you do not know. located on the back of the MoneyPak card can drain the funds.

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for Nursing and Rehabilitation. The developer of the property is seeking a variance to reduce the number of parking spaces that the property is zoned for, 538, to approximately 275 spaces.

“There is a proposed 6-story medical building by a developer, and as of right now, in their opinion, there’s a stringent parking requirement and they are looking for a Board of Standards and Appeals (BSA) variance to ease that requirement,” said Mr. Cruz.

In order to get the variance, the local community board first has to offer an opinion, followed by a BSA vote.

The New York City BSA provides relief from zoning regulations, Building and Fire Codes, NYS Multiple Dwelling and General City Law that affect the use and development of property. The agency also works with other agencies, including local community boards and other stakeholders to ensure that properties will be used and developed safely and respectfully. In their deliberations, BSA members

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The corporate rebranding will become evident in the very near future as all of the new corporate fleet vehicles will feature the new Riverbay logo, as will new signs around the development. Riverbay staff will begin attaching the logo to emails and all corporate stationery will also carry the new look.

In celebration of the community’s 50th Anniversary, spearheaded by Riverbay Board President Linda Berk, a special logo has been developed to mark the commemoration. The 50th Anniversary logo has been widely displayed at all celebratory programs and activities, for example at the 50th Anniversary Gala held last December, at the Riverbay administrative reception office and on corporate correspondence.

“Rebranding Co-op City has been an important personal goal I have pushed for with the advent of our 50th anniversary,” said Board President Berk. “What better time to launch a new logo than the milestone of a big anniversary. I strongly believe that our logo and reference should be who everyone knows us as, ‘Co-op City.’

“I appreciate the help of Valerie Stone in working with the artist to reach our final logo, along with Cary Smith, who has taken on the responsibility to oversee rebranding of everything, including our new website. I also want to thank Noel Ellison who helped get the new logo off the ground. This has been a corporatewide effort.”

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consider, among other factors, the impact of the modifications being sought on the surrounding neighbors.

At the March 12 committee meeting, the representatives of the developer will make a presentation on the project, and Community Board #10 members will have an opportunity to ask questions. Depending on the length of the meeting’s agenda, some questions may be entertained from the audience, if there is time.

“Co-op City residents are invited to come and observe the meeting and if we get the chance to take public questions, as always, we will take them, but the public hearing is where they can voice their opinions,” said Mr. Cruz.

A CB #10 public hearing on the matter will most likely take place in the spring or summer just ahead of the BSA hearing, and at that time, Co-op City shareholders will have an opportunity to express their sentiments on the issue.

Seating at the venue is limited, so plan to arrive early.

New Fleet

Riverbay Management, the new cars are said to be eco-friendly, cost-efficient and include safety features to ensure safety for both drivers and pedestrians.

The program is made possible through an agreement with Enterprise which was approved by the Riverbay Board last year. The leasing and maintenance agreement with Enterprise/Fleet Management and Riverbay includes approximately 25 new vehicles per year with the goal of leasing all new vehicles within five years to reduce maintenance and fuel costs, along with optimizing reliability and performance for all Riverbay departments.

Late last year, Riverbay’s Executive Manager Bob Klehammer informed shareholders at an Open Board meeting that the new vehicles would save money on fuel and help to prevent accidents and expenses with modern safety features, including back-up cameras. In addition to CCPD; the Power Plant; Maintenance, Janitorial, Community Centers; Buildings; Parking, Leasing & Storage; Automotive and the Riverbay Restorations departments have also received some new additions to their fleet.

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Reminder: Set your clocks AHEAD one hour and CHANGE the batteries in your smoke & carbon monoxide detectors

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50th Anniversary Celebration — Co-op City’s Got Talent Riverbay is proud to present the next installment in its continuing celebration of Co-op City’s 50th anniversary with a youth talent show.

The talent show, sponsored by Riverbay Corporation, will take place on Saturday, March 23, in room 45 of the Einstein Community Center and admission is free. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the show starts at 7 p.m. The program will feature performances from singers, dancers, musicians, steppers and actors.

“Our goal is to support creative youth in our community,” event coordinator Alena Powell said. “We felt the show was a great way to foster their dreams and for them to get recognized for their talents.”

The participant who places first will win a $1000 cash prize and the second place winner will receive a prize that will be announced at the show. The winning acts will be determined by five judges. There

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will be a judge for each talent being presented so that the performers will have the opportunity to hear constructive criticism from people well versed in the fields they are aspiring to go into, as well as other objective professional opinions.

According to Ms. Powell, the judges represent professional experience in dancing, the music industry and the film industry.

Previously, on February 15 of this year, shareholders got the opportunity to perform at an Open Mic in celebration of Co-op City’s 50th anniversary and now it’s the youth’s turn. So come out and support Co-op City’s talented youth for a night that will feature live bands, dancing, a monologue and even a guitar solo from a selftaught musician.

In addition, stay tuned for upcoming events as Co-op City continues to celebrate its 50th year of affordable, quality, community living.

Above are some of the performers participating in the Youth Talent Show pose with event planner Alena Powell. Back row from left to right: Elias Morales, Ms. Powell, Zoe Peterson, Kaira Gore, Kayla Walker and Sky Caldwell. Front row from left to right: Ericka Croston, Sanai Ealy, Santana Perez, and Atira Peterson.

Rivers Run Earth Day Activities Waste Not, Want Not – On February 23 and 24, community residents pitched in over the weekend to make flowers and other items out of plastic and other recycled material for Earth Day celebration.

Cell Phone Holders – On Friday, March 1, the senior Girls Scouts made cell phone holders out of laundry detergent bottles.

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

– •the– authenticity • – • – of•– – • Anonymous – – • –L•etters – •cannot – •exceed – •–350•words.

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

Letters to the Editor Did You Know?

Chisholm’s legacy came into renewed prominence during the 2008 Democratic presidential primaries, when Barack Obama and Hillary Rodham Clinton staged their historic “firsts” battle – where the victor would either be the first major party African-American nominee, or the first woman nominee – with observers crediting Chisholm’s 1972 campaign as having paved the way for both of them. In 2015, Chisholm was posthumously awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom.

—Michelle Marbury

To the Editor: Shirley Anita St. Hill Chisholm (November 30, 1924 – January 1, 2005) was an American politician, educator, and author. In 1968, she became the first African American woman elected to the United States Congress, and represented New York’s 12th Congressional District for seven terms from 1969 to 1983. In 1972, she became the first major-party black candidate for President of the United States, and the first woman ever to run for the presidential nomination.

Important PayLease Update

Riverbay’s online carrying charge payment processor, Pay-Lease, is currently working on updating their system to integrate properly with Riverbay’s upgraded Yardi property management system. This has resulted in some shareholders logging into PayLease and seeing the incorrect amount reflected for their balance due to Riverbay.

Since the 10th of the month is on Sunday, payments can still be made on Monday, the 11th, without a late fee. We expect to have this problem corrected by then.

We apologize for any inconvenience th at y ou may h ave experienced.

Thank You!

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

STAR Deadline For The 2019/2020 Tax Year Is Friday, March 15

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.

Rozaan Boone Editor-in-Chief Operations Manager

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

All Co-op City shareholders are eligible for the New York State School Tax Relief (STAR) Program, but it is not an automatic credit; it must be filed for.

Applications for the 2019-2020 School Tax Relief (STAR) Credit must be postmarked by Friday, March 15.

Shareholders already receiving STAR do not need to reapply for the credit if they enrolled in the Income Verification Program on their application. Those who are not enrolled in the Income Verification Program should reapply to continue receiving the exemption, as should those who were receiving Basic STAR and are now eligible for Enhanced STAR. Any shareholder who is new to Co-op City (change of address) should also apply for the exemption before the March 15 deadline.

STAR applications can be obtained by calling 3-1-1, or by logging onto the DOF website at www.nyc.gov/star.

Completed applications should be mailed to: New York

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(718) 320-3300, ext. 3375 cctimes@riverbaycorp.com

Jennifer Piovanetti

To the Editor: I was very saddened to read the Co-op City Times’ touching tribute to Arthur Taub. We had worked closely and intensely for several years on transportation issues, primarily the transition of New York Bus Service to the MTA. We met regularly with officials to ensure the MTA kept up the exemplary level of service this community had been fortunate to receive. As a result, his efforts generated significant good will from MTA officials.

He had almost encyclopedic information about the right people to contact on a wide range of matters. Though Arthur was too ill to talk the last times I called, I am thankful his positive impact is being recognized.

—Sally Kya-Hill

—Riverbay Finance Department

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City Department of Finance, P.O. Box 311, Maplewood, NJ 07040-0311. You should retain a copy of the completed application for your records.

Co-op City shareholders will also need the following information to complete their 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.

All applicants are also required to provide their Social Security number, ITIN or EIN to apply for STAR so the DOF can ascertain that its records are accurate and also that the applicant has submitted accurate information.

For more information, please refer to the March 2, 2019 issue of the Co-op City Times.

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

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Public Safety Report

Cooperators Reminded To “Spring Ahead” For Safety As Daylight Saving Time Begins Co-op City Times / March 9, 2019

BY LIEUTENANT PAM APOLLO Daylight Saving Time begins tomorrow, Sunday, March 10, at 2:00 a.m. Do not forget to set your clocks ahead when you go to bed tonight. 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 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. It is also important to make sure the fire decal with your apartment # on it remains in position. This sticker is used by the Fire Department to locate an apartment if the hallways are filled with smoke. If you have any issues with your smoke detector or fire decal, contact your Cooperator Service Office at (718) 320-3300 using the prompts to access the correct office.

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 91-1 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 9-1-1 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

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these procedures as they have most likely have 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. (Continued on page 11)

OPPORTUNITIES AT CO-OP CITY

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

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

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

February 24 – March 2, 2019

Public Safety Blotter 02/25 – 99 Asch Loop Two females were observed fighting. The females were arrested and charged as juveniles and released to the custody of parents or guardians.

02/26 – 100 Elgar Place A strong gas odor was detected emanating from the basement. Upon further investigation and after forcing open storage lockers, it was discovered that an unknown person stored gasoline in containers in the basement which is both prohibited and unlawful. The items were disposed of by the FDNY. 02/27 – 100 Casals Place A male was assaulted and stabbed. The male received lifesaving treatment from CCPD ESU and FDNY EMS. The victim was removed to the hospital and is expected to recover. Three males are wanted for the attack. If you have any information, contact CCPD Detective Squad or NYPD 45 Pct. Detective Squad.

03/01 – 100 Elgar Place A task force of NYPD and CCPD detectives executed a search warrant at a location within the building. As a result, one male was arrested, an illegal gun and substantial amount of heroin was recovered.

03/02 – 140 Asch Loop CCPD received numerous calls for a large fight call at this location. Two male combatants were arrested and found to be in possession of knives and multiple bags of marijuana.

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Director’s Viewpoint

Mary Pearson Secretary

There are many advantages to aging in NYC. Many, many, many. Well, I can think of one. That’s the Senior Citizen Reduced-Fare MetroCard. I feel like I’ve been complaining about the card’s limitations for forever, but I first wrote about it in the Co-op City Times in the first week of January 2018 in a letter to the editor. “…. perhaps our legislators will consider expanding the hours of Senior Citizen Reduced-Fare MetroCard usage on express buses between the hours of 6 to 10 a.m. and 3 to 7 p.m., matching the fare policy for the subway and all other city buses. Why are express buses alone allowed to discriminate against seniors?”

The state controls the MTA. Yes, the state. And the MTA includes buses. There’d been many attempts through the years to restore the bus lines removed in 2010. Losing those routes added an extra fare or an undue trek to many Co-op City residents’ commutes.

But Co-op City wasn’t the only area affected by the 2010 removal. A “second free transfer” plan to compensate for the financial burden to the affected riders passed both state chambers, but unfortunately, the bill was vetoed in January 2018.

A lobbying trip to Albany was planned for later that month. A group of Co-op City residents went to Albany on January 23 to lobby for changes to our state voting laws. As an aside, I brought up the “senior fare” issue with Senator Bailey during the visit.

Our long lost lines were still lost and the extra free transfer compensation was newly denied, so why not ask for something else? Though he wholeheartedly agreed the senior discount should apply at all times he was, after all, in the minority chamber at the time.

Months later, City Council Speaker Corey Johnson’s 5/2/2018 newsletter came out pushing for Fair Fares for low income folks. The Fair Fare plan would be supplemented by the city, bypassing the state’s usual control of the MTA. That could be Senior Fair Fare’s path as well. We don’t have to fight the state, we just have to fight City Hall!

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Senior Fair Fare

So once I became a Board director, in my very first viewpoint appearing in the 6/30/18 edition, I wrote: “New York City is initiating a Fair Fare. How about a Senior Fair Fare? Why are senior discount MetroCards honored on express buses only 75% of the time? Those cards can be used on other buses and the subway at all times. Why do express buses discriminate?”

My 9/29/18 one-trick-pony viewpoint expanded on the theme. I once again wrote that the senior discount didn’t apply during the morning and evening “peak” hours even when swimming upstream (going in the opposite direction as everybody else) at those hours. I mentioned how exorbitant the fare is on express buses — being double plus a buck, and that it amounted to discriminatory “mini congestion pricing.” I also mentioned that for a retiree, traveling in rush hour in the rush hour direction is something to avoid at all costs, unless the trip were truly unavoidable, like keeping a doctor’s appointment. Then I did the arithmetic and wrote, “That’s 40 hours a week that seniors may have to choose a less convenient form of transportation. The City Council recently won a low-income folks Fair Fare, how about doing a little something for the seniors?”

The next month, the Senior Fair Fare request was added to a laundry list of other bus wishes raised at an MTA Fast Forward exploratory meeting held here last October 9. What did we want? The old routes restored (but not so Section 5 would have 45 minutes added back to their ride); an express bus to Wall St (hey, Riverdale’s got one); later hours from the Lehman College campus; a way to get to the Soundview Ferry, and on and on. And what did we get so far? Lots of post-it notes. We were also asked to agree to fewer bus stops. Sure, let Pops or Grams walk an extra block, that’ll speed things up.

Then came the second Public Advocate Forum on February 17. My pet peeve question presented to the candidates was more of the same but included stressing the importance of express buses in our “transportation desert” area ending with the question, “Would you, as Public Advocate work to change that?”

Significantly, the Senior Fair Fare was unanimously supported by all of the ten candidates present.

Some hadn’t previously realized the discount was even restricted.

So now, with the February 20 consensus vote by the Board, the Senior Fair Fare crusade continues.

Here’s how the proposal is worded: • The MTA is the state’s domain, but there is one transit issue that can be addressed at the city level: the discriminatory pricing practiced on express buses.

• Express buses, which play a vital role in areas labeled transportation deserts, are the only means of public transportation allowed to discriminate against seniors.

• Reduced-Fare Senior MetroCards are honored 24/7 on subways and “regular” buses.

• Reduced-Fare Senior MetroCards are not honored on express buses eight hours each weekday.

Only express buses exert a “peak” hour penalty or exclusion.

• As the newly instituted Fair Fare plan offsets the cost of MetroCards for low income riders, we ask: Why not supplement the Senior Fair Fare as well?

• Allow for the Reduced-Fare Senior MetroCards to be honored at all times on express buses.

Join the crusade? I can be reached at mpearson @riverbayboard.com; 718-219-2211.

No Standing/Parking In Dumpster Pads

Shareholders are reminded that there is no standing or parking in the dumpster pads. These areas are strictly for the use of Riverbay Corporation vehicles.

All unauthorized vehicles will be towed at vehicle owners’ expense. Thank you for your cooperation.

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DR. LEWIS WOLSTEIN RIVERBAY ANONYMOUS WHISTLEBLOWER HOTLINE

If you have knowledge or a concern of possible violations of law, accounting irregularities, or other suspected wrongdoing affecting Riverbay, you are encouraged to report it to law enforcement, or you may report it through an anonymous hotline by the following methods:

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Call the following independent third party whistleblower hotline at 1-833-290-0009 (English); or 1-800-216-1288 (Spanish);

• ALL conditions of the foot treated

Send an e-mail to reports@lighthouse-services.com (the email must include “Riverbay” in the subject); or Send a fax to (215) 689-3885 (the fax must include “Riverbay” in the subject of the report).

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If You See Something, Say Something!

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Working Together To Keep Co-op City Safe!

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

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

• Never leave your car or apartment door unlocked.

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

• Remember: You can make anonymous calls to CCPD.

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

• Evening and Saturday appointments

Dr. Lewis Wolstein

Call:

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718.671.7226 100 DeKruif Place

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

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Director’s Viewpoint

Francine Reva Jones Assistant Secretary

On Saturday, March 23, the African-American Association and the Riverbay Fund will sponsor the 6th Annual Spelling Bee. It will take place at 1:00 p.m. in the Dreiser Community Center, room #4. Children in the 4th-8th grades may participate. The first, second and third contest winners will receive prizes of $100.00, $50.00, and $25.00, respectively. All the children will be recognized. Register your child and/or grandchild today. You may obtain registration forms in the Administration Office of the Riverbay Corporation Office at 2049 Bartow Avenue or call 718671-5957 to obtain the forms electronically. Please spread the word.

Cooperators Money-Saving Awards Program At the next Open Board meeting, the winners of the Cooperators Money-Saving Awards Program will be presented with the prizes. If you participated in this money-saving awards program, you will be contacted regarding the Open Board meeting so that you may be recognized.

Roundtable On February 28, NY State Assembly Member Michael Benedetto and State Senator Jamaal Bailey held a Legislative Roundtable Discussion. Both of them traveled from Albany to arrive at 6:00 p.m. to communicate important information on topics regarding the New State Laws effective in 2019; what the New Democratic Majority in the State Senate Means for NYC; the Proposed Laws Sponsored by your State Lawmakers.

These state lawmakers stated that they approved a series of reforms intended to make it easier to vote, including giving voters 10 days of early access to the ballot box prior to Election Day and consolidating primary dates; That New York’s new abortion law installs the rights afforded women under the Supreme Court’s Roe v. Wade decision into state law, protecting them if a conservative court overturns the landmark 1973 case. They passed the Child Victims Act allowing child victims to seek prosecution against their abuser until the age of 55, as opposed to the previous limit of age 23. They approved a bill that offers undocumented students access to state financial aid and scholarships for higher education; permitting undocumented residents to obtain state driver’s licenses; and

Co-op City Spelling Bee

reducing maximum jail sentences for certain misdemeanors that could otherwise lead to deportation.

Several in attendance asked these lawmakers engaging questions, including inquiries on congestion pricing, the MTA, Metro-North station in Section 5, legalizing marijuana, commuter tax, grassroots lobbying, and more. My concern was regarding changes in gun laws to which we were informed that there would be a waiting period for gun buyers who do not pass an instant background check. Also approved were measures that would ban bump stocks, as well as prohibit teachers from carrying guns in schools.

Due to another commitment, I was forced to leave early, but not before Mr. Mabry, whose mother was struck and killed by a bus at Dreiser Loop several years ago, thanked the representatives for assisting him in getting his case handled faster. He asked that they consider a bill making yielding to pedestrians a harsher penalty.

State lawmakers Benedetto and Bailey were pleased with the progress made since January of this year. There is presently a Democratic majority and positive changes are being made.

Mardi Gras In addition to all the 50th Anniversary celebrations, the Coalition to Save Affordable presented another fun-filled Mardi Gras. There was lively music, dancing, door prizes, refreshments, a most outstanding mask contest, 50-50 raffle, and more. Thanks to the Coalition’s Planning Committee for presenting an enjoyable affair.

Annual Board of Directors Elections On February 20, the Board passed Resolution #19-05 regarding the Annual Shareholders Meeting on May 22, 2019. The reason I am presenting this information now is because, over the past few years, many shareholders did not vote in this annual election and we did not reach a quorum by the end of the election period. We were required to extend the election period, which should not have to happen. Therefore, this is an appeal to urge you to vote on May 8 through May 22 by mail or online.

Some of the important election schedule dates are: March 25, the petition period begins. Shareholders who wish to hold a seat on the Riverbay Board of Directors should obtain an election package from the Legal Department. Among other prerequisites, they are required to obtain 75 signatures on the petitions from fellow shareholders by April 8 in order to qualify.

You can get to know the candidates by reading the Co-op City Times, which will run election editions on

Coalition To Save Affordable Housing

The Coalition thanks everyone who came to our Mardi Gras dance on Saturday. Everyone had a good time and that made the evening the great success it was. We appreciate your support and hope you and everyone who values our efforts to promote affordable housing will join us next year for our Mardi Gras celebration.

Our next meeting will be held on Monday, March 11, at 7:30 p.m. in Bartow Center, rm. 28. We invite all cooperators to join us. We’ll be reviewing the dance and gearing up for our next Board of Directors’ election. Every year at this time, we continue our work to fortify our Board with cooperators dedicated to preserving and improving our beautiful, affordable community. We want Co-op City to be affordable housing’s great success story especially at this time when it is needed more than ever and we want all cooperators to recognize its importance, be aware of the issues that affect us and become involved in the effort to keep us well managed, affordable and forward looking.

Yes, get involved. Read the Co-op City Times and learn about the issues as they arise. Come to a meeting, join a committee, attend an event and get to know some of your neighbors. The more we come together as a community, the stronger we are and the better you’ll feel.

Join us in discussion with other cooperators and Board directors where we can examine community issues and take part in affecting them.

See you on the 11th.

—Bruce Silberman

April 27, May 4 and May 11. Beginning May 8, there will also be written and/or vocal online candidates’ statements. You may vote online beginning May 8 at 6:00 a.m. until May 22 at 9:00 p.m.

Additionally, you can meet and evaluate the candidates at any one of the three Candidates’ Forums.

The first one will be on Thursday, April 25, in Einstein Community Center, room 45; the second one on Wednesday, May 1, in Bartow Center, room 31; and the third one on Monday, May 6, in Dreiser Center, room 4. They all begin at 7:30 p.m. The Forums will also be recorded for rebroadcasting on TV. You will receive a ballot from Election America with instructions on how to vote by mail or online. As soon as you have assessed the candidates, please cast your vote, this year, for six candidates that you would like to represent you. Also, please encourage your Coop City friends and neighbors to do likewise. I encourage your participation in this important annual election.

Women’s History Month This month, I will recognize groups of women.

The first is the group of women of the Riverbay Board of Directors, led by the awesome, Linda Berk.

This outstanding leadership group includes Sonia Feliciano, Cheryl Jenkins, Andrea Leslie, Leslie Peterson, Evelyn Turner, Leah Richardson, Claudia Sampson, Mary Pearson and myself. Together with the men of the Board, we spend many hours of time and effort in enhancing our community and giving you the quality of life that you deserve.

Building Association Meetings Be sure to attend your building association meetings.

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

A Message from C.S.O.

Using felt pads under your furniture will reduce the noise created from dragging them on the floor.

Felt pads can also protect your floors from being damaged or scratched.

The C.S.O Dept. suggests all cooperators use felt pads under their furniture.

Co-op City’s Poster Contest

The 50th Anniversary Committee wants to see your vision of Co-op City – past, present or future. The public will vote and there will be a live reveal of the winner in the Spring.

For eligibility requirements and more information, go to: https://tinyurl.com/y42r4zyp

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Public Safety

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 has been 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.

Remember if you plan to consume alcoholic beverages, be sure not to operate a motor vehicle, designate a driver who will not drink or call a taxi or an Uber or Lyft. Also be sure to buckle your seatbelt, obey speed limits and avoid distractions when driving.

Co-op City is a diverse community with people of all ages, abilities and characteristics. All persons should remember to respect each other and embrace their differences. Don’t forget to say hello to your neighbors when you pass each other in the hallway or in the street. Co-op City strives to accommodate all persons.

March is known as American Red Cross Month, Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month and Developmental Disabilities Month. It is a good opportunity to take a First Aid course or learn about a disability that affects your friends or neighbors. March is known as Brain Injury Awareness Month. This is a good opportunity to make sure that all members of your family have proper fitting helmets for any sports or activities they participate in. Staying healthy is a key component in staying safe.

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. Callers may remain anonymous when giving information. Always remember, if you see something, say something. The Co-op City Department of Public Safety would like to thank all persons who have called in suspicious activity. It is by your actions that the crime rate remains low and a high quality of life is maintained.

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Co-op City Public Safety Dept.

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

Non-Emergency: 718-320-3330 @CCPDnyc

Anonymous calls to Public Safety

Periodically, cooperators may witness someone violating the housing company’s rules and regulations, h o w e v e r, i t h a s b e e n reported to Management that some people are apprehensive about reporting the situation for fear of their identity being divulged to the violator in question.

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

calls and investigate, accordingly.

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

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

Thank you very much for your cooperation.

—Riverbay Management

Be careful and ask to see Employee ID

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 prompts), or Public Safety at (718) 671-3050.

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These Are The Facts

fill the seat vacated by Director Junius Williams was made after conferring with Directors Sonia Feliciano and Bernard Cylich who are the other members of the CoC. Since there were two co-chairs considered, and Director Feliciano expressed no interest in the role, we approached Director Cheryl Jenkins first and she March Madness has begun and is already in full accepted. We did not reach out to Director Leslie swing. Many college basketball fans are feverishly Peterson, the other co-chair on the Appeals Commitrooting for their teams to win. It’s my hope that the tee to assume the vacant seat, because in the recent present Board can take a page from the play book of past when we offered her several other committee the young players who exhibit true sportsmanship chairs, she declined. behavior towards their team mates, as well as their On February 20, 2019 when the Board met, as opponents. No name calling, making inflammatory chair of the CoC, I made a formal recommendation comments that are baseless and, in many instances, to the entire Board, as is customary, and the vote carpetulant and unbecoming of the game. We could all ried unanimously. There was no objection made by learn a thing or two from these teams about being those present. The appropriate step that could have respectful towards others from opposing points of and should have been taken by anyone having a views even when we disagree. problem with the decision to appoint Director JenkYet, it seems that there are still some members of ins was to address the issue in writing to the full this otherwise united Board who are bent on engag- Board, not through the bully pulpit of the CC Times, ing in a pattern of reckless behavior that is not only with facts grossly misstated. But, this is becoming a unbecoming but clearly designed to foment passion common practice.

Second, as my term is set to expire in June 2019, I and create dissension where none exists.

First, let me clarify a few erroneous statement knew I was ineligible to take on the mantle of headmade in the March 3rd edition of the Co-op City ing up the 2019 Riverbay Board Election Committee Times: one falsely claiming that a meeting of the again. For that reason, I decided only to assume leadCommittee on Committees, which I was appointed to ership of the CoC. I have no interest in filling up my chair, took place without informing the entire Board plate with multiple committee chair titles when I the date and time of the meeting. There are no written have a strong bias for action and not simply collectrules or regulations stating that the CoC needs to ing titles as though they’re trophies to be won. Chairinform the entire Board when it meets. That’s a bla- ing a committee requires an inordinate commitment tant distortion of the facts which demonstrates the of time, energy and patience. I have no illusions of lack of understanding of the governing principles and the work involved, and made a practical decision to mission of the CoC. The decision to appoint Cheryl focus on the more pressing issues facing our commuJenkins as the new chair of the Appeals Committee to nity, such as the need to continue to build a more self-

Director’s Viewpoint

Claudia Sampson

The Co-op City Girl Scouts

The Co-op City Girl Scouts held their annual cookie-selling extravaganza on Friday, March 8, in the Bartow Center. If residents were unable to attend Friday’s event, be sure to stop by the Mall at Bay Plaza on March 17 to purchase cookies.

A percentage of each box of cookies sold helps support the local Co-op City troop.

Photo by Toriea McCauseland

sustaining and profitable corporation while working full time. I’m always present for Board meetings and selflessly carried out my duties as chair of the Election Committee, although I went on my planned vacation after appointing a director as my back-up during the Extended Election cycle. Some, clearly bothered by me having well-deserved time off, tried to paint me as an absentee-chair. Nice try.

But, nothing could be further from the truth.

Might I also remind my critics that under my leadership of the Election Committee two years in a row, I saved the Corporation over $200K by helping to implement online voting that costs less than $40K per annum. I even helped institute the use of voting kiosks with laptops in all three shopping centers with extended hours and onsite assistance from our vendor, Election-America. In addition to these innovative changes, I also recommended the use of video/ audio clips to allow candidates the opportunity to brand themselves better and familiarize voters with their platforms. I even made sure that the forums were re-broadcast daily for two weeks in a row.

Nevertheless, the attempts to besmirch my reputation, as well as the Coalition to Save Affordable Housing, as somehow or the other evil and dishonest began at the Open Board Meeting on January 18, when a director called me out, along with Directors Sonia Feliciano, Andrea Leslie, and Bernie Cylich, for being not only loyal to the oath we all took last June at our swearing in ceremony, but also unafraid of misogynistic and bullying tactics. We will not be intimidated because we stand on the shoulders of giants who lived and died for the right to be heard, respected and portrayed authenticly. As President Berk stated in her message to the community, facts matter. And these are the facts!

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Mall at Bay Plaza’s Bronx Entrepreneurship Scholarship Foundation Seeks Applicants The Bronx Entrepreneurship Scholarship, sponsored by the Mall at Bay Plaza, is looking for high school seniors with an interest in entrepreneurship and/or business, who are Bronx residents and have been accepted into an accredited four-year college or university.

"Our borough is home to the best and brightest in the city,” said Sam Shalem, chairman and CEO of Prestige Properties & Development. “We are proud to support the next generation of future entrepreneurs and look forward to meeting this year’s group of applicants.”

To qualify for the scholarship, which is now in its third year, potential applicants must have a 3.0 or higher grade-point average. In addition to the student’s academic achievement, financial need, any community service, and recommendations from teachers will be considered in the application.

Applicants should submit a transcript and a one-page, single-spaced, essay on why entrepreneurship is important to him/her. There is no application, simply submit the material above to Apply@BronxESFC.com.

Each scholarship winner will be awarded $3,000 annually over four consecutive years (not to exceed $12,000 over the four consecutive years). In order to continue eligibility for the scholarship during college, students must attend classes and maintain no lower than a 3.0 grade-point average or equivalent. The deadline to apply is April 1, 2019.

Once this year’s winners are selected, an award ceremony will be held for the students and their families in the mall.

Building 13 Association

NOTE: Last week, the Co-op City Times mistakenly identified Building 13 with an incident. While we did have an issue in our building, it was not gasoline related.

STAR and Enhanced STAR: We have approximately 15,372 units but only have 7,556 enrolled in one of these programs. Almost everyone should be eligible for Basic STAR. For additional information, call 3-1-1 or STAR registration at 518-457-2036. The postmark deadline is March 15 to receive credit in 2020.

We have resumed our monthly meetings, so please check the information in the bulletin board and mark your calendars. March is the month we begin to collect building association dues to continue our activities so when you see us stop by and join.

Earth Day is celebrated every year. Rivers Run Community Garden, Co-op City Little League and the Riverbay Fund are preparing for the Earth Day Carnival Parade scheduled for April 20 (rain date April 27) at 10 a.m. on the main Greenway. If your association or organization is interested in participating, please contact Rivers Run Community Garden at 718-671-3801. Bring the kids to participate in the Easter Egg Hunt and various other activities and games.

Join us as we travel to QVC on Saturday, May 4. I have been receiving calls regarding the trip. We have some seats available but tickets are going fast. We will leave at 7:30 a.m. from Building 13 (100 Casals Place). The trip will include a Studio Tour (you must have ID to enter the site), time at the QVC retail store and a buffet meal at the Golden Corral. The cost is $89 in full (February 22) or $49.00 – first payment due February 22, $40.00 balance due March 22).

Payment (checks payable to Building 13 Assoc. Inc.) send to address included below.

Construction Trades Job Fair – On Wednesday, March 13, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., the borough president, the Bronx Overall Economic Development Corporation and the New York State Department of Labor and Building Skills NY are partnering to bring increased opportunities for Bronx residents. For information, call (718) 613-3980. Interested candidates must register by emailing labor.sm.apply.nycjobs@labor.ny.gov.

New York City has a leash and curb your dog law and so does Co-op City. With that being said, we ask that you be considerate of your neighbors and curb and pick up after your dog. “Curb” does not mean under the portico or in the grass and remember your dog should be on a leash at all times. If you see an infraction, please contact CCPD immediately.

Checks for Building 13 events should be made payable to Building 13 Assoc. Inc. and mailed to 100 Casals Place #32K, Bronx, NY 10475. Contacts: Gail Sharbaan, treasurer, at 718-671-3801; Vivian Campbell, 718-671-3012, or Leslie Peterson at 718-320-1370 (daddpeterson@aol.com) or e-mail us at building13assoc@yahoo.com.

Thanks for making our team work.

—Leslie Peterson

Smoke Detector User Guide Working Smoke Detectors Save Lives

1. Test your smoke detector weekly using the test button 2. Keep your smoke detector clean. Use a damp cloth to wipe the outside of the alarm. Do not use chemicals to clean your smoke detector. Keep cobwebs away. Vacuum the smoke detector every six months.

3. Never paint your smoke detectors or attach stickers or decorations 4. Low battery: The alarm is equipped with a low battery monitor which will produce a single "chirp" approximately every 60 seconds and the red LED light will blink every 30 seconds for a minimum of 7 days should the battery become low. Contact the Maintenance Department when this occurs.

5. Warning: Do not attempt to open the alarm for any reason.

6. End of unit life indicator (10 years): Ten years after installation, the detector will "chirp" twice every 30 seconds and the LED light will blink twice every 30 seconds to indicate it is time to replace the unit.

7. Smoke detectors with 9-volt batteries must be replaced by the cooperator every six months if they choose to keep it. (Remember: Change clock/change batteries). The unit is located outside the bedroom. If the alarm chirps warning that the battery is low, replace the 9-volt battery immediately.

8. Do not install smoke detectors outside kitchen, bathroom or near convectors or windows. Follow manufacturer’s installation guidelines.

9. Nuisance alarms: The smoke alarm is designed to minimize nuisance alarms. Smoke from cooking will activate the alarm. Steam from the shower will also activate the alarm. Using the fan on the range hood and keeping the shower door closed will help avoid those nuisance alarms.

10. Smoke detector activation: If your smoke alarm activates, leave the apartment immediately using either fire stairwell. Every second counts. Call 9-1-1 from inside the exit stairwell.

11. Call Maintenance if the alarm is continuously beeping for no reason – it will be replaced.

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Co-op City Times / March 9, 2019

Did You Get a Credit From The STAR Program?

Director’s Viewpoint

Daryl Johnson

Did you receive a credit on your March carrying charge statement? If the answer is no, then, you need to apply for the NYS School Tax Relief (STAR) program.

STAR Program – Apply Today Last week, the Co-op City Times reported that 7,556 cooperators received a credit from the STAR program on their carrying charge statement, dated March 2, 2019. Cooperators that were enrolled in the Enhanced STAR program (age 65-plus) received a credit of around $229.08. Cooperators that were enrolled in the Basic STAR program received a credit of around $102.96.

It’s possible that you are not enrolled in this program if you did not receive a credit. So, please go to the NYC Department of Finance’s website or call 311 to get an application. Your application must be completed and postmarked by Friday, March 15, 2019, so that you can possibly get a credit for next year. Then, your application should be mailed to: NYC Department of Finance, PO Box 311, Maplewood, NJ 07040-0311.

We have about 15,000 apartments that are filled on any given day. So, how is it possible that 8,171 cooperators received this credit for 2018 and only 7,556 cooperators received it for 2019? Now, did you ever see a notice about the STAR program posted in your building? What about a flyer in the mail? What about a robocall that’s similar to the repeated messages about … weather conditions here?

Look, everyone knows about these weather conditions. But, only about half of our cooperators are getting a credit from this STAR program. So, we need for management to step up and send notices to every apartment here about this program.

Upcoming Board Election You can always tell when the board elections are going to start. How? Simple, you’ll see some additional viewpoints in this newspaper. Thereafter, questions are raised: Where did this viewpoint come from? I never knew they were a board member. I’ve never seen anything in this newspaper from them.

They only publish something when they want to get reelected.

True or false, we need to get our cooperators to think about running for our board. Depending on how you see things, serving on this board can be good or bad. For instance, serving on our board can be good if you like to help people and if you really care about our community. On the other hand, things can go south real fast if you decide to start playing games.

Anyway, have you ever thought about running for our board? If yes, here are a few things to consider: What are your motives for trying to get on our board?

Do you need to see your name in a newspaper? Do you think that you’re entitled to get anything if you become a board member? Do you think that it’s appropriate for you to bring your family and friends to management to get jobs or no-bid contracts? Do you think that it’s appropriate for you to boss our managers and employees around? Can you avoid taking money or anything of value from anyone doing business with or will do business with Riverbay? Can you deal, in a positive manner, with criticism?

Do you like helping people without expecting to receive anything back? Can you pay your carrying charges on time? Can you avoid hanging out in anyone’s office? Can you work in a positive manner with people? Can you attend monthly board meetings that might last until midnight? Can you bring good ideas to our board meetings? Are you willing to write good and informative viewpoints to help our community? Can you do the right thing when no one is looking at you?

Are you a follower or a leader? Can you say the word no, to everyone? Are you willing to publish your no vote, despite criticism? Can you vote for resolutions that promote the best interests of our community?

As a board director, you will meet a lot of people.

Then, of course, there will be some conflicts with some of those people. But, at the end of the day, you should be able to go home and rest comfortably knowing that you did your very best for our community.

Dangerous Behavior Unfortunately, some cooperators are still playing with fire. For instance, some cooperators are still leaving their stove on and walking out of their apartment. Thereafter, the FDNY had to make a special visit to their apartment. Then, there were some cases involving deadly liquids in our buildings.

For instance, the FDNY and Public Safety had to recently respond to a call because someone had a flammable liquid in their apartment. Then, just last week, there was a story on the front page of the Co-op City Times about a horrible gas odor in a storage unit.

In that case, the FDNY had to forcibly open up a few storage unit doors. Then, as quoted: “The cost to replace and repair the storage unit doors amounts to more than $6,000 which will be charged back to the leaseholder responsible for the situation.”

Bottom line: Please be extra cautious with your stove. You should always check your stove to make sure that it is off when it is not being used. Also, please do not bring any flammable liquids into our buildings.

Thank you.

Close Everyone that lives in Co-op City should receive an annual credit from the STAR program. So, we need for management to do the right thing and place a flyer about the STAR program into everyone’s monthly carrying charge statement.

Thank you.

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

Also, please call me ONLY at 718-671-4544 if you would like to have a brief discussion with me.

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

Thank you.

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Black Forum

Food Pantry Update A reopening date for the food pantry will be posted in the near future. Please be patient as we navigate through the rebuilding process.

Defensive Driving Next class is Saturday, March 23, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., 177 Dreiser Loop, 2nd floor, room 1. $35 per person. Please arrive 10-15 minutes early. Bring your current driver’s license and a pen. Late arrivals may not be admitted. Lower your liability insurance cost by 10% and remove up to four points from your driver’s license. Checks & money orders can be made payable to ‘Black Forum of Co-op City’ and mailed to P.O Box 563, Bronx, NY 10475, at least 1 1/2 weeks before class.

Include name and phone number. Walk-ins are welcomed but only a $35 cash payment will be accepted the day of the class –no checks. Call by noon the Friday before to register for seating. Please leave a message at (718) 320-8035 and someone will get back to you. Kindly leave your name, telephone number and brief message.

Upcoming 2019 Trips (deposits due) Please call 917-209-5334 or 718-320-0033 if you have questions about any trips listed below. Payments for all outings are now being accepted. No Refunds.

Sorry, we do not accept credit or debit cards for payment.

Black-Eyed Sally’s (waiting list only): April 27 – Award-winning BBQ & Cajun cooking in Hartford, CT. Trip continues to new MGM Casino in Springfield, MA. Cost: $95. Includes transportation. Casino rebate: Slot play $20, food $10. All monies due now or name will be removed from list - no exceptions.

Menu is southern-fried chicken, cornmeal crusted catfish, slo’ smoked pork ribs, corn bread w/honey butter, garlicky green beans, country collard greens, cheddar cheese grits, baked mac & cheese, & dessert sampler.

Tropicana Casino: June 22 – Enjoy Atlantic City, NJ? Then join us! Cost: $45. Includes transportation. Casino rebate: TBA. Monies due by May 24.

Nordic Lodge & Mohegan Sun Casino Trip: Join us Saturday, August 17, for an amazing dining experience at the award-winning Nordic Lodge/Lobster Fest, in Charlestown, RI. Enjoy 2-hours of all-you-can-eat seafood plus buffet with lobster, prime rib, specialty desserts and more! The fun continues at Mohegan Sun Casino. $170 includes dining, shopping, & round-trip coach transportation. Three payments due on or before: 1/25 ($60), 2/22 ($55), & 3/22 ($55).

Please make checks, payable to ‘Black Forum of Co-op City,’ and mail to P.O. Box 563, Bronx, NY 10475. Include name & phone number of attendee.

Contact: We look forward to hearing from you: coopcityblackforum @gmail.com.

—D. Illis

Broun Place Townhouse Association

Broun Place residents are grateful and appreciative of the snow removal crews that have been working mornings from sunrise to completion, over last week. The snow seemed to fall during the wee hours meaning crews were here at sunrise. Thank you to their supervisor, too.

Saying “Rest-in-peace,” for Arthur Taub is impossible. His work continues. Mr. Taub’s influence on so many aspects of Co-op City is everywhere. There are many stories and missions of Mr. Taub’s that fuel the fact that he lives on. Historically, both former Assistant Editors Lou Lynch and Bill Stuttig were often together working or taking photos. Happily, years ago, when we wanted the Adler Place path widened for Anna Capell, Mr. Taub supported. A few years ago, Broun Place held information seminars on “Charter Schools or Public Schools.” Mr. Taub attended with teacher and friend, Mr. Arthur Feinberg. Very recently, we talked about the 50th Anniversary. We will miss him very much. It is our job to continue on his track.

Mr. “T” Barzelatto, Riverbay Safety director, is our guest of honor at the next Broun Place association meeting, March 20. Put this date on your calendar and join us at 7 p.m. for “Safety Information” and light refreshments. Bring your questions for Mr. Barzelatto, too. Come to our association meeting, Wednesday, March 20, 7 p.m.

Reading Board of Directors resolutions in the Co-op Times is informative. For example, we look forward to a Section 5 bakery and coffee shop and a vote determination of Resolution 19-11 regarding transfer rates.

Broun Place acknowledges Black History Month events, 2019. Neighbors, please continue studying, further expose yourself to African-American culture.

We appreciate Reverend Emanuel passing news.

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It was confirmed, no walk through identifying broken storm doors is planned.

If you need door repair, call CSO, go there, email, take photos, do not give up.

Although, the high-rise residents are getting lobby and elevator repairs, no project is planned for us. Storm doors require inside springs to work properly.

Photos were taken of a dog let loose at night without a leash. An investigation is underway. If you see a large white dog in Section 4, inform Public Safety.

We are seeking help to learn how to have the pitch of the sewer moved, changed so that “Lake Broun Place” will drain properly.

Are you still disposing of house garbage in the older, open top concrete bins in the center of Broun Place pedestrian walkway? If you are caught and identified, expect a Community Complaint; take the extra steps to the compactor pad!

Broun Place Executive Committee wishes those recovering from illness and hardships a speedy, complete recovery and many good days ahead.

—Eva Kindaichi-Lazaar

Our next building association meeting will be on Thursday, March 14, at 7 p.m. in the meeting room, rear lobby of 15B. Our guest speaker will be a representative from the Fire Department; we will like to welcome any new cooperators to the building and invite them to join us at our meeting.

Please try to make every effort to attend this very important meeting.

Refreshments will be served and we will have a 50/50 raffle.

—Sandy Krasnove

Building 15B Association

Building 25 Association

We continue to lose old trees during the winter months and like anything else, the greenway takes on a new look as each year passes, but the nice weather will be a welcome sight. Remember, March comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb.

It bears repeating, springtime brings people out, morning jogs, bike riding, congregating on the greenway and the surrounding buildings; even dog walking.

Neighbors, please be aware of what is lurking behind you, like work vehicles and even bikers, both can cause serious injuries to a person or pet, even worse, death.

Notice to pet owners, the greenways are littered with dog poop, we are better than this. Please don’t become a member of the “don’t pick up dog poop” club.

Let’s all enjoy our beautiful greenway, throw your trash in the garbage receptacles, pick up your dog poop, if you see dangerous litter on the grounds – report it. It appears that nothing can be done about the geese poop, they are wild and nature takes care of its wild.

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

Our next meeting will be scheduled for Tuesday, March 19, at 7:30 p.m. If you cannot make it to meetings due to scheduling or other obstacles in your way, please log onto our building email address at building25ca@gmail.com and address your emails to any or all members of Building 25 Association. Friendly reminder, our building annual dues are $5.00 per family. We would like to thank the residents who have paid their annual dues. Dues are collected at our monthly meetings by Carol Eilets, treasurer, or Celeste Stukes, asst. treasurer.

I will close with the following: “Outside of a dog, a book is man’s best friend, inside of a dog it’s too dark to read.” – Groucho Marx —Wanda Bailey

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Wake Up Call & Community Updates Director’s Viewpoint

Evelyn Turner In my opinion, the damage to the storage lockers that led to the discovery of stored gasoline was well worth it.

The fact that such judgement could be used that could have put “lives” at risk is frightening, to say the least. As a person of faith, I believe that this was a wake-up call for Management and warrants further action.

As a Board, we need to collectively address the language we have in the storage lease. My thought is to have “storage searches.” What if someone is storing drugs and guns? What can we have Management do without being intrusive? Again, I am grateful that someone reported the smell. I am also grateful that a “higher power” spared many lives. Please reach out to the Board or Management if you have ideas on being able to “search” storage units.

Meetings Updates The Co-op City 50th Anniversary Celebratory volunteers and Riverbay Fund History Committee had a very productive meeting on February 27. Calendar dates have been agreed upon through July 2019, however, no figures have been attached. Hopefully, the community will make the time to celebrate the place we call home. To those concerned about cost and “following the money,” we have been informed recently via a letter in the Carrying Charge bill that “our bank account is now up to $94 million!”

Riverbay Fund Meeting Bits and pieces were shared about how the former “Bingo Hall” will be used. It appears that the city will be leasing the building and our city councilman will be allocating funds. At this point, no written program is available for discussion. Certainly, the community should be asked for input on what they would like to see as they did before.

It was reported that the Youth Committee will be planning a trip for the youth. However, parents and youth would have to pay and the bus would be free.

Hopefully, moving forward, the committee would ask for funds so that “all expenses” paid trips will occur for our youth. After all, their parents have contributed to the “94 million dollars” in the bank.

Congratulations to the Velocity Track Club, Co-op City Little League and football teams. Your consistency and investment in our young people is commendable.

What you, parents and volunteers, do continue to make a difference. My concern is that I did not see a request for money from the Riverbay Fund. Are you aware that “your” corporation allocates money each year for different community activities via the Riverbay Fund? The “94 Million Dollars” in the bank is mainly because of your carrying charges. If you don’t ask for, you don’t get.

Tuition-Free Programs SUNY Bronx Educational Opportunity Center, 1666 Bathgate Avenue, Bronx, NY, (718) 530-7000, is offering the following: College Prep. Pre-college level instructions in Reading, Writing & Math. College & financial aid application assistance. Certified professional courses. Please share this information.

Housing Resources For People Who Have Disabilities An updated reference guide is available that will be shared at the next NAMI meeting. The adult with a disability must be 18 years or older.

Committee On Committees One only has to know the history and power of Co-op City’s “slate loyalty” to understand why experienced, independent Board members may or may not get certain chairmanships or become officers. Politics, from the White House to Co-op City’s board room, is a reality. Board candidates are not stand-alone positions, like the recent Public Advocate candidates. I have personally been on both sides and it is what it is until we level the playing field for all candidates.

Based on my experience, a director can go from chairman to co-chairman to no-chairman regardless of qualifications. Some can go from no Board experience to an executive officer. Again, that’s Co-op City politics. By no means does this mean a Board member cannot be involved in all committees. Or, if you have a special project already approved that benefits the community, you will not be allowed to continue.

My point is that traditionally, however, it appears that only a few have access to all business decisions.

Dog Committee There is no chairman of the Dog Committee that was previously held by former Board member Leah Graham.

Whatever you have heard was just rhetoric.

Black History Month Presentation At PS 180 Many thanks for the invite from the administration. The children were amazing and my mission to have them understand the founder, Carter G. Woodson, and his contributions was accomplished. They appeared to be fascinated by posters of Black Inventions, Black Wall Street, African Kings and Queens, Quotes by Malcolm X, Books lists (show and tell) that included, Ida B. Wells-Barnett (On Lynching), Arturo Schomburg, Tom Feelings, Frederick Douglass and Reginald F. Lewis. One student shared with staff, “I think I will research Carter G. Woodson” and another asked for my autograph. They all found my story of getting in trouble as a middle school student because I wanted to taste “White water” at the town’s water fountain and going to jail while in college amazing. My message/challenge was Invent & Invest. I have been asked to make a slide presentation moving forward. My story is important. Your story is important if we want cultural continuity. Kudos to others in Co-op City who made February special for all.

“If they don’t give you a seat at the table, bring a folding chair.” –Shirley Chisholm I may be reached at: Evelyn M. Turner, eturner@ riverbayboard.com or 917-324-1033.

Building 10 Association

Greetings, fellow cooperators.

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

Daylight Savings Time – On March 10 at 2 a.m., remember to set your clocks ahead 1 hour for Daylight Saving Time.

Sands Casino and Shopping Outlet – On Saturday, March 23, we will be going to the Sands Casino and shopping outlet in Pennsylvania. Tickets are $45 with a $25 bonus. Tickets are going fast. Reserve your seat now. For more information, call 718-320-2366, 718-320-4059 or 646-220-0802.

Laundry – Please remember to remove your laundry from both the washers and dryers promptly upon completion of the cycle. Please pick up dryer sheets from the floor.

Cartons – Please take all shipping cartons, boxes, etc. to the basement and place them in the appropriate place.

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

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

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

Have a great week.

—Jewel Crawford-Duncan

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American Legion Post 1871

General Membership Meeting The third executive meeting of the Post was held on Saturday, March 02. A majority of the officers were in attendance with Commander Toba presiding.

The commander thanked everyone who attended the meeting regardless of the drop in temperature, as he stressed the need for members to ask after themselves regularly. Commander Toba emphasized that membership data will be updated in the office to include next of kin, as most Legionnaires left out the information in their record.

Post Everlasting Commander Toba recalled that in the month of February, the Post suffered the loss of its two members – James E Bruer, Sr., who died on February 3, and Robert James Thomas, Sr., who passed on to post everlasting on February 8. Both Legionnaires will be greatly missed.

Legislative Hill Day This year’s Legislative Hill Day will take place on Tuesday, March 12, for the purpose of contacting all state assembly members and senators on pending veterans’ legislation. The legislative meeting will be held at The Desmond on Monday, March 11, and will be called to order promptly at 7:00 p.m.

Legionnaires from across New York State will converge on Albany to discuss veterans-related legislation and meet with state legislators. Members of the Legion Auxiliary and Sons of the American Legion also will participate. Commander Toba will be among the veterans from Bronx County who will engage the elected officials at the assembly. Commander Toba encouraged members to attend this event for better ideas and new developments in the American Legion, especially as the organization marks its 100th year.

Raffle Booklet for Memorial Day The American Legion had sent out raffle tickets for fundraising for the purpose of the celebration of this year’s Memorial Day event. The commander reiterated the fact that it is the only means of fundraising for the group. Thus, he made a passionate appeal to veterans and families to use this opportunity to support the post. Finance Officer Gordon and Adjutant Codrington coordinated the sales of tickets for this year. Each member of the American Legion was sent a minimum of 10 booklets while officers received a minimum of 15 booklets.

State Oratorical Championship for 2019 Melissa Barnosky is this year’s State Oratorical Champ. Melissa Barnosky, a senior at Albion Central School in Albion, New York, became the American Legion New York State Oratorical Champion for 2019. This is the second year in a row that Melissa has won the title. Melissa competed against four other finalists from a cross section of the state in the 82nd Annual American Legion Department of New York Oratorical Contest.

Melissa won a $6,000 scholarship and will represent New York in the National Oratorical Contest in Indianapolis, IN in April.

Happy Birthday to Our Legionnaires Give a big shout out to the following Legionnaires celebrating their birthdays in the month of March: March 05, Vice Commander Norman Thomas; March 08, Robert E. Dean, Jr.; March 13, Commander Toba LaCrown; March 21, Raymond Riley; March 31, Angelo Mateo.

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The Co-op City Democratic Club (CCDC) will be meeting on Tuesday, March 12, in the Bartow Community Center, room #28, at 6:00 p.m.

Our guest will be Ms. Darcel Clark, Bronx District Attorney (D.A.), who will speak to her story as to how she became Bronx District Attorney, some programs she created, and a peek at some other programs she might implement. DA Clark is the first woman Bronx District Attorney and the first African American woman ever elected District Attorney in New York State. She is running again for re-election.

Rod Saunders, Riverbay Board of Director and president of the Riverbay Fund, will be delivering a “Woman’s History Tribute.” Both of our guests should not be missed. Please come early since Ms. Clark has another event to attend after ours.

The members of the CCDC will be carrying petitions headed by Darcel Clark; four (4) new candidates for judges, judicial delegates and alternate delegates from our community. Only democrats are allowed to sign and print their name, address and apartment numbers on the petition. The petitions are due on March 27.

Our fundraiser will take place on Saturday, April 13. We will be traveling to Bally’s Casino in Atlantic City for “Big Fun.’’ Come and try your luck. The cost of the trip will be $40 and we will depart from the library at 8:45 a.m. All are invited to go.

—Shirley J. Saunders

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Legislative Roundtable Brings Valuable Information To Community

voters of the opportunity to vote early.

Star and Enhanced Star: We have approximately 15,372 units, but only have 7,556 enrolled in one of these programs. Almost everyone should be eligible for Basic STAR. For additional information, call 3-1-1 or STAR registration at 518-457-2036. The postmark Last week, a Legislative Roundtable, previously deadline is March 15, 2019 to receive credit in 2020. postponed due to a conflict in scheduling, was held at Construction Trades Job Fair – On Wednesday, the Bartow Center with State Senator Jamaal Bailey March 13, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., the Borough Presiand Assemblyman Michael Benedetto. They informed dent, the Bronx Overall Economic Development Corthe audience of some key legislation that were passed poration and the New York State Department of Labor by both houses and signed by the Governor. Important and Building skills NY are partnering to bring increased to all is the law, Senate Bill S1102 during the 2019- opportunities for Bronx residents. For information, call 2020 Legislative Session, which relates to early voting. (718) 613-3980. Interested candidates must register by There are several sections to the bill and the following emailing labor.sm.apply.nycjobs@labor.ny.gov. are, in my opinion, some key aspects.

Women’s History Month is a month-long celeThe early voting law provides that beginning the bration of women’s contributions to society and histenth day prior to any election and ending on and tory that is observed during the month of March. including the second day prior to the election, a per- Women’s History Month began as a week back in son duly registered and eligible to vote shall be per- 1978. That is when a Sonoma, California school dismitted to vote. The law will require the Board of Elec- trict participated in Women’s History Week during the tions to notify voters annually of the days, hours, and week of March 8th. March 8th is International locations of polling places for early voting. The Women’s Day, so it seemed appropriate, at that time, required number of polling locations depends on the to begin the celebration of Women’s History Week number of registered voters in each county, with one around that day. The National Women’s History Projpolling place for each full increment of 50,000 regis- ect petitioned Congress in 1987 to establish a tered voters, but no less than one and no more than Women’s History Month – which they did when they seven sites required in each county. passed Public Law 100-09 on March 12th, 1987 – that Additionally, polls would be open for early voting designated the entire month of March as Women’s for at least 8 hours between 7:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. on History Month. Over the next several years, Congress weekdays, provided that one site at which all eligible would pass more laws that request and authorize the voters may vote shall remain open until at least 8:00 President to proclaim March as Women’s History p.m. on two weekdays in each calendar week of the Month and all U.S Presidents have issued annual early voting period, and for at least 5 hours between proclamations to that effect ever since 1988.

9:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. on Saturdays, Sundays, and Not as celebrated as the men, Ella Josephine Baker legal holidays. Counties would be required to desig- is considered The Unsung Hero of the Civil Rights nate the standard hours of operation for early voting by Movement. She was a civil rights and human rights May 1st each year. Traditionally, this is the day boards activist in the United States. While not as well-known as of elections must designate polling places for the com- Dr. King, John Lewis or other famed male leaders of the ing year under existing law. Last, but not least, they Civil Rights Movement, Ella Baker was a powerful must create a communication plan to inform eligible behind-the-scenes force that ensured the success of

Director’s Viewpoint

Leslie Peterson

some of the movement’s most important organizations and events.

Baker played a key role in some of the most influential organizations of the time, including the NAACP, Martin Luther King’s Southern Christian Leadership Conference, and the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee. She was a largely behind-the-scenes organizer whose career spanned more than five decades. In New York City and the South, she worked alongside some of the most noted civil rights leaders of the 20th century, including W. E. B. Du Bois, Thurgood Marshall, A. Philip Randolph, and Martin Luther King Jr. She also mentored many emerging activists, such as Diane Nash, Stokely Carmichael, Rosa Parks, and Bob Moses, whom she first mentored as leaders in the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC).

“In order for us as poor and oppressed people to become a part of a society that is meaningful, the system under which we now exist has to be radically changed.

It means facing a system that does not lend itself to your needs and devising means by which you can change that system. That is easier said than done.” – Ella Baker Baker continued to fight for social justice and equality into her later years, providing counsel to such organizations as the Third World Women’s Coordinating Committee and the Puerto Rican Solidarity Committee. Her name lives on through the Ella Baker Center for Human Rights, which aims to combat the problems of mass incarceration and strengthen communities for minorities and low-income people. Additionally, her name graces a K-8 public school on Manhattan’s Upper East Side.

“There comes a time when one must take a position that is neither safe nor politic nor popular, but he/she must take it because his conscience tells him it is right.”

—MLK I am always interested in hearing your thoughts. I can be reached by mail at: Leslie Peterson, Riverbay Board Director, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bx, NY 10475; Tel. at 718-320-1370, or e-mail at lpeterson @riverbayboard.com.

Building 21 Association Calling All Strong Women (And Men) Of Co-op City March is Women’s History Month. Your own history is being written with every breath you take. Each and every one of you has talents and probably some unrealized dreams. Maybe you want to do something in your life that is uniquely you. Perhaps you’d like to be a part of something to change your life and the lives of others for the better. Those are the dreams we bring to The Tank.

Think Tank at Building 21 is the safe-haven for your dreams. We’re making miracles happen, every Friday at 8:00 p.m., in “The Gathering Room,” rear of Building 21B. Your community needs your ideas, your strength of mind, character and moral resilience. All are welcome.

Tribute to Women’s History Month Shirley Chisholm once said: “Women in this country must become revolutionaries. We must refuse to accept the old, the traditional roles and stereotypes. We must replace the old, negative thoughts about our femininity with positive thoughts and positive action affirming it, and more. But we must also remember that we will be breaking with tradition, and so we must prepare ourselves educationally, economically, and psychologically in order that we will be able to accept and bear with the sanctions that society will immediately impose upon us.”

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Shareholders can now pay their carrying charges online by logging onto the Riverbay website at www.riverbaycorp.com, and clicking on the “PayLease” icon on the home page, or by signing in directly at the PayLease website at www.paylease.com.

Go green, go paperless! Register today.

Our next 21 Association gathering will be Thursday, March 28. Mark your calendars and everyone from all buildings, plan to attend. If you have any questions regarding the 21 Association, you have three ways of gaining information.

Email: 21association@gmail.com. Call your association at 347.504.1821. Attend the monthly meetings which are held every 4th Thursday in “The Gathering Room,” rear of the B-section (120 Bellamy Loop) at 7 p.m.

We are dedicated to the self-development and empowerment of every shareholder in Co-op City. Stop waiting. Join us at Building 21 sometime. Come one, come all. Each one of us divided by all of us equals a force for good.

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Building 9 Association

Greetings, Building 9 family.

We recently lost another dear neighbor, Gloria Olmo. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.

The February 26 Special Election for Public Advocate resulted in the win of Jumaane Williams, who will serve out the vacated term.

Our association meeting was held February 28. Our guest speaker was Community Board 10 District Manager Matthew Cruz. Mr. Cruz delineated the role of the community board, as well as his mandate from the community board. Mr. Cruz discussed the site development at 801 Co-op City Boulevard. He suggested that shareholders attend the March 12 Community Board meeting with the developer and the owner. They are requesting a change to their application to develop 500+ parking spaces. The request will reduce the number of spaces to approximately 250. The proposed development of a hotel at the 2100 Bartow Avenue location has been scuttled by the developers.

Debs Place Townhouse Association

The Debs Place Townhouse Association will hold its March meeting this Thursday evening, March 14, in room #1 of the Dreiser Center. Our guest speaker will be Riverbay director of safety, Anthony Barzelatto. He will be touching on various safety devices in our apartments, such as smoke detectors, electrical outlets, and other components, how they function and how they should be maintained. He is in the process of holding seminars around the community and his information should be valuable to us to protect ourselves from accidents and other dangers.

Our meeting will begin at 7 p.m. with a business portion where there will be announcements and reminders, as well as a report from our treasurer, Nadine Thompson. The $10 cash annual dues can be collected from those who have yet to pay this year. Refreshments will be available as well.

Our speaker will begin his remarks at 7:30. We look forward to a good turnout with hopefully fair weather.

—Nels Grumer

Lear ning Ladder Day Ca re Center Vintage Fashion Show on Runway Nine.

The Animal Shelter is our new reality at the Bartow Avenue location. Our City Council member Andy King negotiated several tradeoffs for our community in the compromise. The Beacon Program for youth at Truman High School beginning September 2019, an increase in senior meal services, better development of the killer curve traffic controls, better development of highway access in Section 5, etc.

We had a relative win with the Bartow Avenue 7Eleven monopole fight. Some battles we win, some we do not. This is our community. The community board is a vehicle at our disposal to advocate on our behalf with the city for those services we deem beneficial to our standard of living and quality of life.

We thank District Manager Matthew Cruz for graciously adjusting his busy schedule in order to address our membership. Thank you, members, for coming out: Wanda Rodriguez, Eloise Coleman, Jackie Lattie, Shirley Wells, Wanda Randall, Marva Malone, Theresa Gorden, Janice Rosario, Robert Rosario, Neil Offen, Evelyn Mavins, Mary Walker, Daisy Bolano-Ramos, Barbara Cloud, Pamela Small, Shirley Johnson and Gwen Anderson.

Reproductive Health is our theme for Women’s History Month discussion. Our guest speaker will be Sheila Richburg-Manley. I encourage you to have annual breast exams, mammograms, pelvic exams, Pap smears, etc. Your life may depend on it.

Our March 28 meeting guest speaker will be Helen Atkins (JASA) whose presentation will center on senior services available to combat loneliness, isolation, and depression, as well as services for the homebound.

Our 4th Annual International Food Night event is scheduled for March 30. Please prepare an ethnic dish to share with your neighbors and provide a brief description of the origins or significance of the dish. We reside in a wonderful and vibrant community. Let’s strive to make it better.

The annual membership dues will remain the same by unanimous vote. Volunteers, please contact me.

“The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing.” –Edmund Burke —Linda Collins

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Building 27 Association

Hello, neighbors. Mr. Groundhog decided we should have an early spring. Well, Mother Nature decided she wasn’t done with winter yet, still more snow. Soon, the trees and flowers will blossom, so cheer up.

Collection Of Dues – Once a year, our Building 27 Association accepts dues of $5.00 per apartment, following which, the family becomes a proud member of your building association. The collection of dues will take place on Friday, March 22, 4 to 8 p.m. by representatives of Bldg. 27 A, B and C. To our new cooperators, the building association meets every two months, from September to June, and recesses and takes a break for the summer. We are busy taking care of issues concerning our building. We follow up on your concerns, that is, after you have contacted the Community Services Office (CSO), etc., and the issues have not been solved.

Please always ask for the name of the person you speak to, date and time. The dues help to cover expenses for posted fliers, ink, Holiday decorations, and the annual holiday party, refreshments, Section 5 Family Fun Day, and donations to groups within the community, as well as beyond our community.

Dog Committee – Do we still have one? Saturday past, a young man was walking two large dogs, one

looked to be a German Shepherd and they both were on a lease. However, an elderly lady decided the sidewalk was not wide enough for her, the dogs and the young man. She took to the street with her cane.

We were introduced to a new attorney at a Board meeting some time ago. I believe a Board member asked the new attorney if he could see what can be done in court to add a resolution or amendment to limit the size of dogs Co-op City would prefer. We never heard anything regarding this request.

We offer our deepest sympathy and condolences to Linda Tillmon of Bldg. 27C in the loss of her mother. Linda, know that we are praying for the family and we are here for you.

Happy Birthday to all celebrating in this month.

The best of health to all. Contact Lydia Rondon at 718-583-3040 to share news of an illness, or the passing of a neighbor.

Pray for peace among world leaders, now more than ever. Leaders and leadership choices and decisions affect our very daily lives. At the end of the day, be nice, respectful and offer kindness to your neighbor, life is too short. There is nothing better than the encouragement of a good friend. -K.B. Hathaway —H. Overman

Co-op City Working Families Party

NYC Public Advocate Jumaane Williams Jumaane Williams, the Working Families Party’s choice for NYC Public Advocate, won. How nice when hard work and advocacy pays off! He’ll soon be the voice of all the people in the entire city, especially the most vulnerable.

Last Meeting Actions Our members – new and old – decided to step up our progressive action.

1.) We join NYCD16 Indivisible’s fight against changing the rules for small grassroots lobbyists, to not regulate people-run organizations into oblivion.

Call our state legislators to work to DELETE PART R of the Good Governance and Ethics Reform Act. 2.) WFP is fighting the FUSION VOTING BAN. Fusion Voting allows candidates to run under more than one party line. The ban could weaken or destroy political entities such as WFP. Call our state legislators to fight this un-leveling of the political playing field.

3.) COMMON CAUSE has initiated a campaign in support of an upcoming House of Representatives bill that supports a.) Automatic Voter Registration b.) Small donor citizen-funded elections c.)

Impartial redistricting to end gerrymandering and d.) Strong ethics standards for ALL officials.

Call on our congressional representative to stop any weakening of the For the People Act (H.R. 1): • State Assemblyman Michael Benedetto, benedettom@nyassembly.gov, 177 Dreiser Loop, rm. 12, Bronx, NY 10475; (718) 320-2220; LOB 727, Albany, NY 12248; (518) 455-5385.

• State Senator Jamaal Bailey, bailey@nysenate.gov, 959 East 233rd St., Bronx, NY 104663207; (718) 547-8854; Legislative Office Building, room 707, Albany, NY 12247; (518) 455-2061 • U.S. Congressman Eliot Engel; engel.house.gov/ contact-me, 2462 Rayburn HOB, Washington, DC 20515; (202) 225-2464; 177 Dreiser Loop, rm. 3, Bronx, NY 10475; (718) 320-2314.

The Co-op City Working Families Mission As progressives, Co-op City Working Families members work to elect the most progressive candidates possible who will stand in the way of all regressive legislation.

As a civic action group, Co-op City Indivisible (an aspiring Co-op City certified community organization) promotes progressive causes.

As Co-op City WF/Indivisible members, we do both. We embrace progressive values by modeling

inclusion, respect, and fairness in all of our actions; we work to make Co-op City a stronger community; and we insist our representatives serve as our voice in Co-op City, in the Bronx, in Albany, and in Washington, D.C. Next Meeting Join us on Tuesday, March 26, in Einstein, room 35, at 7:00 p.m. at our regular 4th Tuesday meeting.

Expect a call or an email as the day approaches. Or just come! We do not say no to dues, but what we really want is your presence and your input. Remember, you don’t have to have a family or a job to join us, you can be single or retired and still join the Co-op City Working Families Party. All progressives are welcome. For more details, text or call 718-2192211 or email mpjazz@optonline.net.

—Mary Pearson

Building 26 Association

Very Important Meeting on Fire Safety The building association will be having our March meeting on Tuesday, March 12, at 7 p.m.

This meeting is extremely important because it will be about fire safety in our homes. Our guest speaker will be Mr. Anthony Barzelatto, a former fire chief in New Jersey and now with Riverbay Corp.

Mr. Barzelatto will discuss that Co-op City has experienced several fires in various buildings over the last few months. He will be letting us know how to prevent the different types of fires and what new implementation will be happening in the near future.

This meeting is so important that we are inviting anyone from the community to come and join us.

This meeting can help to save lives and our homes.

We wish that everyone is having a good and safe winter and hope everyone is getting ready to the spring. We wish to send our good wishes to all who are going through illness and hope for a speedy recovery. We send our condolences to all those who have lost loved ones recently. May your grief be swift and your happy memories last forever.

—Patty Cipollaro

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Retirees of Dreiser Loop

Travel Events: (price includes coach bus; located on Dreiser Loop, in front of H&R Block) • Mar. 21 (Thurs.), SANDS CASINO RESORT, PA. Price: $40. Contacts: Serita Grayson, 347-5645722/Barbara Williams, 718-320-0500.

• Apr. 9 (Tues.), HUNTERDON HILLS PLAYHOUSE THEATRE. Price: $85. Deposit: $45. Balance: $40 due by Monday, March 18. Contacts: Serita Grayson, 347-564-5722; Barbara Williams, 718-320-0500.

• July 15-17 (Mon.-Wed.), Dover Downs Hotel & Casino, De. Price: $380, double per person/$470,

single. Deposit: $100 ASAP. Two payments each due April 1 and May 6; double: $140, and single: $185 per. Final payment due June 3. Hotel accommodations at Dover Downs Hotel and Casino, allyou-can-eat crabs at Woody’s Crab house, non-stop action at the Dover Downs slots, and shopping at Rehoboth stores. Contacts: Serita Grayson, 347564-5722/Barbara Williams, 718-320-0500.

• Sept. 16-19 (Mon.-Thurs.), NIAGARA FALLS, Canada. Price: double: $589; single: $709. Deposit: $150 ASAP. Final payment due June 5. Passport required. Meet & Greet upon arrival, guided tours,

Williamsbridge Club

Greetings, friends. The National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Clubs, Inc., The Williamsbridge Club, which meets on the 2nd Friday of each month in Dreiser Loop Community Center is an organization established in 1935 for the purpose of supporting and encouraging women in business and the professions. We sponsor a Founders’ Luncheon each spring at which we recognize members of the community who have excelled and give scholarships to high school seniors going on to college. At this time, we are accepting nominations for women in the community who should be recognized for achievement in the business, profession, education, community service and/or ministry. Please contact us at P.O. Box 6, Co-op City Station or 718.328.2302 for more information.

Women’s History Moment: March is WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH – The National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Clubs celebrate our founders – Visionary Women of Change. Mrs. Ollie Chinn Porter, Emma Odessa Young, Effie Diton, Bertha Perry Rhodes, Josephine B. Keene and Adelaide Flemming. The quote: “I have learned over the years that when one’s mind is made up, this diminishes fear, knowing what must be done does away with fear.” –Maya Angelou.

These words speak to the times of the beginnings of NANBPWC. March 23, Dreiser Loop Community Center, room 13, 12 p.m. – 3 p.m. DOMESTIC VIOLENCE — VIEWS OF THE COMMUNITY: CONCERNS, KNOWLEDGE, SAFETY. Come out to learn and participate.

Current Events: The Williamsbridge Club is in full operational mode planning for our 42nd Annual Founders Day Luncheon. Save the Date: May 4, at

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Call 718-320-3300, ext. 3384, for more information.

Eastwood Manor, 1:00 p.m. Our Awardees are: Jen Lackard, Deborah Ogumah, Lucian Pinckney, Rev. Dr. Naomi Tyler-Lloyd, Catherine Branch, Shanequa Moore, Angelina Asberry-Holmes, Leticia James, Attorney General. Come one, come all, 718.328.2302.

This club year, we will have several forums, free and open to the public: Our upcoming events are: March 23 – Domestic Violence – Views of the Community: Concerns, Knowledge, Safety; April 8, 9, 10, 11 – Computer Workshop. For more information, 718.328.2302. More information to follow. March 23, Dreiser Loop Community Center, room 13, 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. If you or you know someone who has experienced abuse or violence, come out to learn about resource and assistance that are available. There will be professionals from the Bronx District Attorney’s Office available.

During our March 8 and April 12 meetings, 6:30 p.m., room 8, Dreiser Loop Community Center, we are inviting persons who are interested in learning about and joining the National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Clubs, Inc., The Williamsbridge Club. Come out if you are interested and want to know more.

For more information and if you are interested in joining a progressive organization, please contact Joetta Brown, 718.328.2302. You may stop by our meeting on the second Friday, March 12, 7:00 p.m. to indicate an interest in joining our organization.

—Joetta Brown

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Theatre Committee: (price includes van transport, from Dreiser Loop across from Rehab Center) • March 20 (Wed.), “MENOPAUSE the MUSICAL,” Westchester Broadway Theatre. Showtime: 11:00 a.m. Sold out! Contact: Marie Green-Ryan, 718-671-4949.

• March 30 (Sat.), “RUBEN SINGS LUTHER,” featuring American Idol winner, Ruben Studdard, Lehman Center. Showtime: 8:00 p.m. Price: $55.

Contact: Eleanor Barlow, 718-324-7847.

• May 8 (Wed.), “Ain’t Too Proud: The Life and Times of the Temptations,” Imperial Theatre. Showtime: 2:00 p.m. Price: $134. Contact: Dorothy Lindo, 718-379-0314.

Remember – Your deposit/final payment in the form of a check payable to Retirees of Dreiser Loop, along with your name and telephone number. NO cash accepted. Committee members will be available in the Dreiser clubroom 19 (718-379-0377) on Mondays and/or Thursdays, from approximately 2:30-5:00 p.m.

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

Join us on our next JAZZ UP YOUR HEALTH WITH A SENIOR SPA DAY, which will be on Wednesday, May 15. Call Claudette D, 718-3794784; Hattie L, 718-671-8449, if interested in joining us.

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Community Protestant Church

Newsong Church

Relationship Goals – Part 5 department. That’s easier said than done, but the “Learn How To Fight Fair” Apostle Paul also helps us out…

On behalf of our pastor, Reverend Dr. Calvin E. When it comes to relationships, the question isn’t 26 And “don’t sin by letting anger control you.”

Owens, and our church family, welcome to Com- “if” we will fight, the question is “how” will we Don’t let the sun go down while you are still angry, munity Protestant Church, a church of love and fight? In the past, we’ve fought to win, but someEphesians 4:26 (NLT) understanding, located at 1659 East Gun Hill Road, times winning a fight means losing a friend. In times Paul’s not saying don’t get angry, he’s saying Bronx, NY 10469; telephone: (718) 862-9172. of conflict, we need to learn how to fight fair, so that don’t let your anger become sinful. Our anger Regular Church Schedule we can have healthy relationships. How do we fight becomes sinful when we hurt others through our Sunday School – 9:00 a.m. fair? James gives us some insight… words or our actions. We can’t control the sun, but Worship Service — 11:00 a.m.

19 My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: with the Holy Spirit’s help we can control our anger.

Communion Service – Every first and third SunEveryone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and God wants to help you have healthy relationdays slow to become angry… –James 1:19 (NIV) ships! Start by asking him to help you!

Noon Day Prayer – Hour of Power – Wednesday Stop & Listen Join us this Sunday as we continue to learn pracat noon James tells us to listen. Most of the time, we react tical ways to have Christ-centered relationships!

Prayer Meeting and Bible Study – Wednesday at to what’s being said, instead of responding to what’s Newsong Church is located at 135 Einstein Loop 7:00 p.m. being said. When we react, we tend to say the first in room 45. Discounted parking is available in parkThe following program is at the Church’s thing that pops into our head (and that’s not usually ing garage 8. While you’re enjoying our worship Annex: 2053 Asch Loop North (Co-op City) a good thing). We need to respond, and we can only experience, your children will be enjoying “KidNeighborhood Bible Study — Thursday at 10 a.m. respond when we stop and listen to what’s being song.” At Kidsong, children from nursery to 6th Sunday School is now in session every Sunday at said. When we take time to listen, it allows us to valgrade will learn about Jesus in fun interactive ways!

9:00 a.m. Sunday School is really a part of our hisidate the other person’s feelings.

We also have a youth ministry called “Against tory, and because someone cared and was con2 Fools have no interest in understanding; they the Flow” (ATF). At ATF, teens from 12-18 years cerned enough, many of us benefitted and know its only want to air their own opinions. –Proverbs 18:2 old enjoy Christ-centered discussion groups, cafe’ value. In Sunday School, in a nurturing Christian (NLT) nights, and other outings. ATF meets every Friday education environment, an opportunity is provided Guard Your Words night at 7 p.m., at 2049 Bartow Ave., rm. 28! for children to learn about the Bible, to grow in When we’re angry, we’re capable of saying all If you have any questions, you can contact us: grace, to show love and respect for one another and kinds of nasty things. The problem is, once we say Church Office: 718-708-8385 to live more abundant lives. Jesus came that we something, we can’t take it back. James wisely tells Website: www.newsongchurchnyc.org might have life and have it more abundantly. (John us to be slow to speak.

Facebook: www.facebook.com/newsongchurchbx 10:10) We encourage you to bring your child, chil23 Watch your tongue and keep your mouth shut, Twitter: @newsongchurchBX dren or grandchildren to Sunday School and we and you will stay out of trouble. –Proverbs 21:23 IG: @newsongchurchBX @againsttheflow.nyc look forward to seeing you.

(NLT) Our Newsong family is here for you! Join us this Worship Service begins at 11:00 a.m. Everyone Manage Your Anger Sunday and experience the difference! is invited to come and be a part of this special James instructs us to slow down in the anger —Pastor Mike Tolone moment set aside each Sunday morning to be in the presence of God. We will be delighted to blend our spirits with yours as we bend both body and soul before our Heavenly Father. We encourage you to Holding the Slave Owner Hostage spend time with God, and if it be His will, with us at Full sermon at opendoorministries.net Community Protestant.

When we fall in love with sin, we are mastered by Other Scheduled Events instructions. He will tell you where to go and what it and our thoughts, emotions and actions are On Wednesdays, at noon, you are cordially to do, and then you won’t always be doing the affected. When God is doing a work in our lives, the invited to NOON DAY PRAYER AT CPC, an hour of wrong things your evil nature wants you to (walk by same sin that opposes us can be silenced and even Power, Prayer, Praise and Testimony. Refreshments the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the removed by Him so that His work can be completed will be served. RSVP: (718) 862-9172. flesh). 17 For we naturally love to do evil things that “Enter into his gates with thanksgiving and into in us; we must master sin. Philippians 1:6 And I am are just the opposite of the things that the Holy Spirit his courts with praise; be thankful unto him and certain that God, who began the good work within tells us to do; and the good things we want to do bless his name.” Psalm 100:4 you, will continue His work until it is finally finwhen the Spirit has his way with us are just the Community Protestant Church’s ished on the day when Christ Jesus returns. opposite of our natural desires. These two forces 50th Anniversary – 1969-2019 The Israelites were slaves in Egypt yet at one within us are constantly fighting each other to win Theme: “Celebrating 50 Years of God’s Faithfulpoint the Egyptians felt as if Israel had the upper control over us, and our wishes are never free from ness Yesterday, Today and Forever” hand. Exodus 8:20 Then the Lord told Moses, “Get their pressures.

We’ve come this far by faith, leaning on the up early in the morning and stand in Pharaoh’s way We may feel that we are held hostage to sin, Lord! The pastor and members of Community as he goes down to the river. Say to him, ‘This is when in fact, God says that in Christ we are free Protestant Church cordially invite you to celebrate what the Lord says: Let my people go, so they can not to sin. The Lord calls us to love each other to with us on the following dates: worship me’.” Exodus 10:7 Pharaoh’s officials now such an extent that we will seek peace and well1. Our 50th Anniversary Banquet at Marina del came to Pharaoh and appealed to him. “How long being in service. Loving each other is an active Rey on Saturday, March 23, 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. will you let this man hold us hostage? Let the men demonstration of God’s work in our lives and gives Tickets: $125. go to worship the Lord their God! Don’t you realize an opportunity for the gospel to flourish in our 2. Our 50th Anniversary Service on Sunday, that Egypt lies in ruins?” communities.

April 7, at 11:00 a.m.

Galatians 5:13 For, dear brothers, you have been Sunday services are at 11 a.m. in Bartow ComFor tickets and/or additional information, please given freedom: not freedom to do wrong, but freemunity Center, room 28. contact the church at (718) 862-9172. dom to love and serve each other. 14 For the whole Open Door Ministries’ Therapeutic Mentoring The doors of Community Protestant Church are Law can be summed up in this one command: Program offers free counseling. Contact Pastor open to all to worship and fellowship with Christian “Love others as you love yourself.” 15 But if instead Luis by text 917-334-4407 or email opendoor believers of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. You are corof showing love among yourselves you are always ministries.net. dially invited to come in, join in and receive your critical and catty, watch out! Beware of ruining each Blessings in Christ. blessing.

—Evan G. Mitchell other. 16 I advise you to obey only the Holy Spirit’s —Pastor Luis Ramos

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St. Joseph’s Episcopal Anglican Church

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

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

We look forward to welcoming you to church tomorrow, Sunday, March 3, at 9:00 a.m. when we will celebrate the Last Sunday after the Epiphany.

Our Supply Priest is Father Simeon O. Johnson who will be the preacher and celebrant.

2. Please join us on Wednesdays for an uplifting 15-minute midday service starting promptly at noon.

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

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

Group Activities: The (ECW) Episcopal Church Women meet immediately after service on the first Sunday of each month. The next meeting will be tomorrow, March 3. All women in the church are invited to attend and participate in planning the activities of the church. The men hold their meeting after service on the second Sunday of each month.

Upcoming Fundraising Events Saturday, April 6: Washington, D.C. Deluxe Motorcoach Trip to Museum of the Bible. The museum claims to have amassed one of the largest assemblies of biblical artifacts and text in the world.

Buffet luncheon and museum admission $120 per person. A non-refundable deposit of $60 will hold your seat. Balance due March 3. Departure time 6:30 a.m. from Dreiser Loop.

Stay tuned for other events.

General Information Happy birthday and best wishes to all those who

will be celebrating their birthday during the month of March.

To the sick and shut-in, we have you in our prayers.

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

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

For additional information on all of the above, please call the church, 718-320-0844, or visit our website: https://www.st.josephsepcbronx.org.

“Proclaim the greatness of the Lord our God and worship him upon his holy hill; * for the Lord our God is the Holy One.” –Psalm 99: 9 —Merville Chambers

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

Sunday School for children and adults is held at 9:15 a.m. We invite you to worship, study and pray with us.

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

Co-op City Baptist Church

edge and Teacher Training and Module 2 – Preparing for the Teaching and Learning Experience. A light breakfast will be served, as well as lunch at noon. Doors open at 8 a.m.

On Saturday, March 23, at 10 a.m., the First Lady’s Ministry will present “HerStory.” The guest speaker will be the Honorable Elizabeth A. Taylor, Civil Court Judge, Bronx, New York. The theme is Visionary Women: Champions of Peace & Nonviolence. Following the presentation, lunch will be served, followed by a fashion show of hand-made items by the Circle of Grace Knit and Crochet group.

Adults tickers $15 and children, ages 6-17, $5. For additional information, call 718-862-9243, 646842-2458 or call the church at 718-320-3774.

The Building Fund Ministry is having a Cake Sale, along with jewelry and novelty items on Saturday, April 13, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at 135 Einstein Loop, lower level (room 50). Please come for homemade goodies and some bargains.

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

Church of New Vision

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

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

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

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

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

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

Upcoming Events/Programs • Join us on Sunday, March 17, at the 11:00 a.m. service as we celebrate Rev. Kenneth Hodge and Rev. Deborah Hodge’s three-year anniversary as our pastors. The guest speaker will be Rev. Ruthann Coe-Reid of St. Luke Baptist Church of Harlem.

• Church of the New Vision’s Women’s Retreat is scheduled for October 17-19, at Eddy’s Farm in Sparrow Bush, NY. This two-night, three-day event’s theme is “Just a Closer Walk with Thee.”

Double occupancy, $400 per person; single occupancy, $550. Includes meals, transportation, workshops and retreat material. A $50 non-refundable deposit is due by February 24. We ask that each person brings one person. See Sis. Loretta Scott, Sis. Sadie James or Sis. Hermena Smith for additional information.

Church of the New Vision is located at 115 Einstein Loop, Bronx, NY 10475. Office: (718) 6718746 or (203) 374-3020. Mailing address: P.O. Box 753037, Bronx, NY 10475.

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

—Sis. Carol Haque

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

Prayer Service is also held on Friday evenings at 7:30 p.m. Everyone is invited to join us from the comfort of their home for an hour of prayer. Using available technology, prayer service is held using a conference call line. On Friday evenings at 7:30 p.m., you can call 563-999-2090; when asked for the PIN, enter 660065 and you will be connected.

Prayer Service is not held on the first Friday of the month.

On Sunday, March 10, at 3:30 p.m., we will celebrate the Trustees and Deacons Day. The guest speaker will be Rev. Dr. Carl Bruce, pastor of Mt. Carmel Baptist Church. We invite all to come and celebrate with the trustees and deacons.

On Saturday, March 16, at 9 a.m. the Leadership Training seminar will be conducted by the Urban Ministries, Inc. and the facilitator will be Bro. Michael J. Criam, customer representative. The ministry would like for you to join them. The subjects will be Teacher Training Module 1 – Achieving the Ultimate Aim: Four Critical Points of Knowl-

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Bartow

Einstein

Dreiser

MENU

Room 31 unless otherwise noted

Room 49 unless otherwise noted

Room 7 unless otherwise noted

Alternate Kosher Meals are also available

Word Games 9:30-11 a.m.

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

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

YOGA w/Peggy Hill 11 a.m. - 12 p.m., JASA main office Arthritis Exercises 11 a.m.-noon Card Games 2-4 p.m.

Dominoes 2:30 p.m.

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

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

Non-Kosher Kosher Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session Dominoes 10 a.m., rm. 45 Orange juice Line Dancing 10-11 a.m., rm. 45 9:30-10:30 a.m.

Well Exercise 10-11 a.m., rm. 2 California turkey Around The Lunch Table 11:30 a.m. Stay Color Your Stress Away 11a.m., rm. 4 meatloaf Spanish style Word Search 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Basic Cell Phone & iPad training 11 a.m.

Homemade mashed baked chicken Bingo 1-3 p.m., rm. 35 Mind Teasers 12-1 p.m., rm. 4 Diabetes Support Group 1 p.m. – potatoes, Steamed Green Beans sautéed Diabetes Support Group 2nd Last Monday of the month carrots, Whole wheat Roasted potatoes Monday, 1 p.m.

Bereavement Counseling 1 p.m., rm. 8 bread, Fresh fruit Computer Class for Beg, Int. & Gentle Yoga 1:15-2 p.m., rm. 2 Alt: Tuna salad Adv. 9:30 a.m.

Intermediate Yoga 2-3 p.m.

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

Apple juice 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

Walking Club 10:30 a.m.

Chicken Cacciatore Alert & Alive 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m., Garlic bread, Pasta Caregiver Support Group 1:00 p.m., Dominoes 10 a.m., rm. 45 Beef & Broccoli rm. 7 1st & 3rd Tues.

Sautéed zucchini Health & Wellness Cultural Dance 10:30 a.m.

– 11:30 a.m., Egg noodles Paola Computer Class Whole wheat bread Aud. B Mixed vegetables JASA Main Ofc., 1:00 p.m. -2:00 Support Group 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. Mind Teasers 12-1 p.m., rm. 4 Fresh fruit p.m.

Alt: Ovo-Vegetarian Zumba 1-2 p.m., Aud. A Card Games 2-4 p.m. chopped liver Matinee 1:00 p.m., rm. 7 Blood Pressure Every 1st & 3rd Wed., 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.

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

Stay Well Exercise 10 – 11 a.m.

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

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

Computer Class JASA main office 11 a.m. -12 p.m.

Dominoes 2:30 p.m.

Smartphone Class Beginner – 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.; Intermediate 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Bartow main office Library 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

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

Crochet & Knitting 10 - 11 a.m.

Spanish Class 11 a.m.-12 p.m.

Bartow Main Office

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

(New) Body in motion w/Ola 10 a.m. – 11 a.m.

Spanish Practice Class 10:30 a.m., in the Computer Lab Zumba 11 a.m. -12 p.m., rm. 4

Orange pineapple juice, Stuffed Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session cabbage with beef, 9:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m.

Kasha Varnishkes, Sewing 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.

California blend vegArt Class 1 p.m.-3 p.m. etables, Whole wheat Yoga 2 p.m.-3 p.m., rm. 2 bread, Canned pears Alt: Salmon salad

Dominoes 10 a.m., rm. 45 Grandparent Connection 1st Thurs., rm. 35, 10:30 a.m.

Arthritis Exercise 11 a.m., rm. 45 Spelling Bee 11 a.m.

Word Search 11 a.m.-12 p.m.

Karaoke by Steven 1 p.m., rm. 45

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

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

Drama Club 1:30 p.m. - 4 p.m.

Dominoes 10 a.m., rm. 45 Art 10 a.m., rm. 45 Bingo 1 p.m. – 2 p.m.

Pokeno 2-4 p.m., rm. 35 Blood Pressure 2nd & 4th Fri., 10 11:30 a.m., rm. 45 Free Oil Painting Classes rm. 38, 10 – 11:30 a.m.

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

Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session 9:30-10 a.m., 11 a.m.-12 p.m.

Meditative Moments 11 a.m. – 12 p.m., rm. 8 Pokeno 3rd Fri., 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Bingo 1 p.m. - 3 p.m., rm. 7

Card Games 2-4 p.m.

Men’s Line Dancing 9 a.m.-10 a.m.

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

Women’s Line Dancing 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m.

Chat Session 10 a.m.

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

Card Games 2-4 p.m.

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

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

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

(FREE) LiveOn NY-SCRIE/SNAP (Food Stamps) Assistance – Fri., Mar. 15 & 22, 9 a.m.-12 p.m., JASA Main Office, 2049 Bartow Ave. No appointments! Walk-ins! First come! First served! Please make copies of your documents before coming to the office.

AARP Tax Aide offers free tax preparation to anyone of any age – especially if you are 50 or older or can’t afford paid tax preparations. Until April 15, Einstein Community Center, 2nd Fl., Tues. & Weds. Only, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Tax preparation, room 40, waiting room #35. First come, first served!

Do You Know How to Maintain a Healthy Heart? Join our free Healthy Heart Workshops to learn more!

Workshops Dates: Tuesdays, Feb. 26, Healthy Heart Introduction; Mar. 5, Emergencies: MI, Stroke; Mar 12, Living w/Heart Failure & March 19, Eating right for Healthy Heart, JASA Main office, 2049 Bartow Ave., 11 a.m.-12 p.m. To register or for more information, contact Julissa Reynoso, 646-

Orange juice Salmon burger Yellow rice Cucumber dill salad Whole wheat bread Fresh fruit Alt: Curried chicken salad Orange pineapple juice, Roasted chicken, Boiled potatoes & carrots, Green beans, Applesauce, Challah bread, Fresh fruit Alt: Gefilte fish

Teriyaki chicken thighs White rice Baby carrots w/parsley

BBQ pulled pork Baked sweet potato Collards green

Special Lunch Corned beef, cabbage and baked potato

Fee for lunch is $2.00 & $5.00 for guest

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

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

946-1252, or call Bartow main office, 718-3202066.

JASA TimeBank – A free intergenerational volunteer service exchange program. Members bank their time providing and receiving services, such as doing errands, tutoring, English/Spanish lessons, alterations, assisting neighborhood organizations & much more. For additional information or to become a volunteer, contact Helen Atkins, 929-3991388.

NEW! Su-Casa Presents Artopia Life-Book Art Program for seniors celebrating the art of our lives, drawing, painting, film, sculpture, music poetry and more; beginning Mon., Mar. 11, 10 a.m.-12 p.m., every Mon. and Tues., rm. 4, 177 Dreiser Loop. Free art supplies included. Call Paola Ogando, 718-3201345.

Foxwood Casino, Ledyard. Ct. – Sat., Mar. 30, $35. Pick-ups: Bartow, 8:00 a.m.; Einstein, 8:15 a.m. & Dreiser, 8:30 a.m. Bonus package is $10 slot & $10 food. Depart casino, 5 p.m. Light breakfast served on the bus, 50 seats available. No refunds.

Payment due no later than Mar. 8.

Walmart – Wed., Apr. 3, $15. Bartow, 9 a.m.; Einstein, 9:15 a.m.; Dreiser, 9:30 a.m.

Fairway/BJ’s – Fri., Apr. 5, $4; Bartow, 9:30 a.m.; Einstein, 9:45 a.m.; Dreiser, 10 a.m.

Bartow & Einstein Center presents a Spring Luncheon & Concert featuring Damion Anthony & Inez L, live w/other special guests @ 135 Einstein Loop Senior Center, Sat., April 6, $10; 11

Upcoming Events/Trips

a.m.-3 p.m. Lunch: BBQ ribs or BBQ chicken, potato salad, corn-on-cob, garden salad, dessert.

Music by DJ Woody. Tickets on sale at all three centers. Tickets will not be sold at the door.

Dancercise w/Damion – Thurs., Mar. 7, 14, 21 & 28, 1 p.m.-2 p.m. in the back of the JASA main office.

Shoprite – Mon., Apr. 8, $4; Bartow, 9:30 a.m.; Einstein, 9:45 a.m.; Dreiser, 10 a.m.

Empire Casino – Tues., Apr. 9, $5; Bartow, 9 a.m.; Einstein, 9:15 a.m.; Dreiser, 9:30 a.m.

Throggs Neck/Target Mall – Wed., Apr. 10, Bartow, 9:30 a.m.; Einstein, 9:45 a.m. & Dreiser, 10 a.m.

Jersey Garden Outlet Mall (The Mills) – Thurs., Apr. 11, $15; Bartow, 8:30 a.m.; Einstein, 8:45 a.m.; Dreiser, 9 a.m.

Costco – Fri., Apr. 12, $5; Bartow, 9:30 a.m.; Einstein, 9:45 a.m.; Dreiser, 10 a.m.

Aldi – Mon., Apr. 15, $3; Bartow, 9:30 a.m.; Einstein, 9:45 a.m.; Dreiser, 10 a.m.

Senior Day @ the High Point Country Club, Montague, NJ – Wed., April 17, $90. Pick-ups: Dreiser, 8 a.m.; Bartow, 8:15 a.m; Einstein, 8:30 a.m. Enjoy a fun-filled Hawaiian Theme Day at beautiful High Point, full breakfast & full course dinner, two shows. All activities including bingo, dancing, tennis, bocce ball & more. Coach bus, 50 seats available. Depart destination, 4:30 p.m. No refunds. Payments due no later than Fri., Mar. 29.

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Scheduling Activities Calendar

Please properly follow the traffic signs within the Parking Facilities to avoid any accidents. Thank you.

AARP Chapter #4997

FYI: Our next meeting is scheduled for Monday, March 11, 1:00 p.m. (room to be determined).

Heartfelt Condolences to Wilhemina Thomas on the loss of her brother, Earl Thomas, and to Carrie Boone on the loss of her brother, Rufus Boone.

Good & Welfare – Please contact our Good & Welfare coordinator, Frances Wilson, 718-671-5493, if you have a family member who has passed or one of our members who is sick, in the hospital or in a nursing home.

2019 Tour Activities April 1-12: Panama Canal 11-night Cruise on the Norwegian Jade – Price includes roundtrip flight to Miami (FL); ports of call include Cantagina, Columbia; Panama Canal/Gatein Lake; Puerto Limon; Roatan Bay Islands; Harvest Cape, Costa Maya, Mexico; 3 days at sea; valid Passport is required; all meals on board the ship. Insurance available; Sold out. Contact Judith, 718-379-3370.

June 23-28: Montreal, Quebec City and Ottawa (Canada’s Capital City) – 6 days/5 nights includes Motor Coach transportation; guided tours, 5 breakfasts, 5 dinners, and much more; valid Passport is required. Sold out. Contact Hannah, 718 3797962, or Judith, 718 379-3370.

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

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

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

They may be mailed to the Group/Trip Leader.

—Delores Debnam Motown Tribute – Tuesday, March 26, at Villa Roma Resorts, Callicoon, NY. Price: $89. Time: Buses leaving Einstein at 8 a.m., Asch Loop at 8:10 a.m. and Dreiser at 8:20 a.m. Come have a delicious meal, a great show, and Bingo or shopping. If you haven’t given me your choice of entrée, we have to choose one for you. Entrée choices are: (1) London broil with mushroom sauce, (2) chicken parmigiana over linguini, or (3) broiled cod with provencal sauce. Appetizer: Fruit cup & Italian wedding soup.

If you select to play Bingo remain seated in the theatre and Bingo will start; $2 a card. If you choose not to play Bingo, you may go shopping or attend the game room. Enjoy, once again, the Temptations, 4 Tops, Michael Jackson and more of the Motown singers. Leaving to return home at 5 p.m. Another bus was ordered. A few seats still available. If buses can’t go, you get full refund. All money is due by

Goose Island Seniors

this Wednesday, March 13. If we do not hear from you, we will assume you are not going and cancel your ticket. Call us at: 718-379-9613.

Indoor Picnic – Saturday, April 27. Day has been changed. Members only. Time, 1 p.m. $5 entrance fee at door. Cover dish party; donate food, dessert, or beverage, no entrance fee required.

Members may bring a friend or two.

Sands Casino – Thursday, May 2, in Bethlehem, PA. Time, 8:30 a.m. Price: $40; Rebate: $30 slot play.

Sight & Sound “Jesus” – Tuesday, May 21, Lancaster, PA. Price, $130. Includes free buffet at Golden Corral. Time: 12 p.m. and show “Jesus” at 3 p.m. Buses leaving Einstein at 8 a.m., Asch Loop at 8:10 a.m. and Dreiser at 8:20 a.m.

Bingo – Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

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

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

Refreshments available.

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

To all members: Happy Birthday to all members who celebrate their day in the month of March: Hattie Lucas, Shirley Rooney, Stephen Roberts Sr., Yvonne Starks, Michelle Rosenthal, Benjamin Carter and Pearl Applewhite.

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

Good health to all.

—Stephen Roberts, Sr.

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Traditional Synagogue of Co-op City

The Purim Party sponsored by the Traditional Synagogue of Co-op City will be on Sunday, March 17, from noon to 3 p.m. Thanks to Stephen Roberts Sr., president of the Goose Island Seniors, for gratuitously offering their faculties. The party will be held at 135 Einstein Loop in room 39. The menu will be roasted chicken and plenty of side dishes and, of course, Hamentashen. A charitable donation of $20.00 is requested. This also includes a mini Bingo, and music. Please make your reservations by March 10. Bring your friends, all are welcome.

The readings of the Megilah by Rabbi Daniel Kronengold: 1) Wednesday, March 20, at 8 p.m.

2) Thursday, March 21, at 11 a.m., a light lunch will follow General Information: The Traditional Synagogue is located in Section 5, 120 Erdman Place in the rear lobby of 27B. It is on the ground floor of Building 27B, it is handicap accessible and there are no steps. Phone #: 718-379-6920. Office hours are Thursday and Sunday from noon to 2 p.m. Please call the office before you attempt to come over. If no one is in the office, please leave a message.

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

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

The synagogue needs men to help make a minyan. There are a lot of Jewish men who live in Co-op City who don’t come to services. Please come by 9:30 a.m., so we can take out the Torah.

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

Sabbath ends on Saturday, March 9, at 6:48 p.m.

Candle lighting for Friday, March 15, at 6:42 p.m.

Good and Welfare: We sell tree certificates in honor or memory of a loved one. The cost is only $15.00 per tree. Mazel Tov, to all having Simchas.

If you’re ill, wishing you good health. If you asked the rabbi to say prayers for a sick person, you should make your donation to the synagogue.

To All members: Happy Birthday to all members who will celebrate their birthday in March (Mr. Sam Grynewize). For those members celebrating their birthday/anniversary in March, please send me your names and I will add them to the list.

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

Your support of the Traditional Synagogue, is greatly appreciated.

Wishing all our members and friends peace and good health.

—Bruce Gitelson

CSO Contact Numbers

Cooperators who live in Buildings 1-14, may contact CSO 1 in Dreiser, Room 6, at (718) 320-3300, and follow the prompts.

CSO 2 covers Buildings 15-25 and is located in the Bartow Community Center, Room B. The office may be contacted by calling (718) 320-3300, and follow the prompts.

CSO 3 covers Buildings 26-35 and is located in Room 37 in the Einstein Center. The office can be reached by calling (718) 320-3300 and follow the prompts.

Church of God’s Children is located at 127 Dreiser Loop, patio level to the right of Montefiore Clinic. We invite you with open arms to visit our church; we hope that you can join with us in worship and God’s word. For prayer requests, call 718790-9120.

Bronx Clergy Task Force-Boro President’s Office of Faith-Based Initiatives – 4th Peace & Health Interfaith Breakfast, Thursday, March 28, at Bx. County Courthouse, 851 Grand Concourse, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. For sponsorship and tabling, call 718-790-9120 or email bxctf@aol.com. State-ofthe-art medical screening, confidential HepC testing, plus many other community organizations. Wed., 3/13, Bronx Clergy Task Force Monthly Networking Meeting, 11:30 a.m., rm. 28, Bartow Avenue.

March is Women’s History Month: Every Sunday, there will be a woman speaker in both services – Spanish: 9:30 a.m.; English: 1:30 p.m.: 3/10 – Bishop Nancy, Rev. Carmen Howell; 3/17 – Johanna Perales, Rev. Deborah Jenkins; 3/31 – Rev. Brunie Perez, Bishop Nancy. The National Women’s History Theme for 2019 is Visionary Women: Champions of Peace & Nonviolence. For generations, women have resolved conflicts in their homes, schools, and communities. They have rejected violence as counterproductive and stressed the need to restore respect, establish justice, and reduce the causes of conflict as the surest way to peace. From legal defense and public education to direct action and civil disobedience, women have expanded the American tradition of using inclusive, democratic and active means to reduce violence, achieve peace, and promote the common good. From women’s rights and racial justice to disarmament and gun control, the drive for nonviolent change has been championed by visionary women. These women consciously built supportive, nonviolent alternatives and loving communities as well as advocating change. They have given voice to the unrepresented and hope to victims of violence and those who dream of a peaceful world.

In last Sunday’s Sermon, we were reminded that we have history in our own houses of worship, we are a part of history within our own communities, our homes and families. We must say and remind ourselves that I am: Beautiful. Valuable. Created as beloved with Christ in me. When we know these things, our vision shifts, our hope emerges, and our love flows more freely. “She is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come.”

(Prov. 31:25) Saturday, 3/9 – Retiro De Damas in Spanish, 7 a.m.-5 p.m.

Saturday 3:16 – Women’s Fellowship at Fellowship Hall, 2:30 p.m.

Sunday, 3/24 – A special one-year Memorial Service for Rev. Melinda Medina-Reyes at 10:30 a.m., presented by Children/Youth with Min. Vanessa Ortiz.

All are invited.

Sunday School Classes: 11:30 a.m., Sunday School for adults/youth/children Monday: Bible Study & Prayer, 9:30 a.m.

Tuesday: Bible Study, 6:30 p.m. at Fellowship Hall, 159 Dreiser Loop Wednesday: Prayer in Sanctuary at 6:30 p.m. and 12-step fellowship at 159 Dreiser Loop at 7 p.m.

Monday-Friday After-School Workshop & Tutoring – 3-6 p.m. at 159 Fellowship Hall. For information, 718-671-7265.

Goodwill Ministry & Book Shop – Tues.-Fri., 12-4 p.m., 163 Dreiser Loop God brings you many blessings of health for you and your family.

—Bishop Nancy Rosario

Church of God’s Children

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 from Building 30. Parking is available. Our pastor is Rev. Arnaldo Sanchez and our phone number is (718) 320-3795, leave a message if no answer. We have a new email and it is coopevangelicalumc@gmail.com.

Word from the Pastor: This month, we begin the most important period in the Christian calendar. The Lent season beginning with Ash Wednesday is a period of reflection and introspection that confirms for us the death and resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ and eventually his ascension into heaven. This journey will take us to the way we confront how the interruption of God’s will in our lives, and how willing we are to overcome it to find ourselves living in his purpose. In Luke 9:51, it states, “When the days drew near for him to be taken up, he set his face to go to Jerusalem.”

Seminars on Health Issues: On 3/19, from 23:30 p.m., the seminar will be on “Ten Surprising Causes of Memory Loss.” The seminar on 4/23 from 2-3:30 p.m. will be on “A Healthy Brain,” learning how to keep your brain and life healthy.

The seminars will be held at the church at the address above.

Schedule for Sundays - Come and Receive a Blessing: We have the English service starting at 9:30 a.m. – 11 a.m. and the Spanish Service at 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. The bilingual services with communion will be on the first Sunday of each month at 10 a.m. -12 p.m.

Children: Sunday School time will be at 9:45 a.m. Bring your children, they will have a great time while learning God’s word.

Adult: Sunday Bible Study in English will be at 8:45 a.m. and in Spanish at 10 a.m.

Prayer Night (English) & Prayer/Bible Study Afternoon (Spanish): The Lord said: “Whenever two or more are gathered in my name I am in the midst of them.” Matthew 18:20. Tuesday afternoon at 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. is the Spanish Prayer/Bible Study. Tuesday evenings at 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. is the English Prayer Service. Come and bring your prayer needs so we can pray together. Remember that prayer brings many blessings, which God has promised to all his children.

Friday Night is Fun Night for the Youth (ages 13 – 21): This is a great time for the youth of our community to learn God’s word and enjoy each other’s company and make new friends. Start time is at 7:30 p.m. – 10 p.m. There will also be many activities. Exciting things are happening. Tuesday evenings, pastor will be teaching the youth who are interested in becoming leaders, time will be 8 p.m. – 9 p.m.

God bless.

—Barbara Penn

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Pentecostal Tabernacle

The Pentecostal Tabernacle invites everyone to Worship Service every Sunday morning at 100 Co-op City Blvd., Building 22A, Bronx, NY 10475; Tel. 718-324-0334 or 718-320-4218.

Sunday School for all age groups begins at 10:30 a.m. Mid-day Service starts at 11:45 a.m.-2 p.m.

Prayer and fasting service will be held every Wednesday morning at 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Bible study and prayer meeting will also be held Wednesday evening starting at 7:30 p.m.

Youth service every Friday evening at 7:30 p.m.

Focus: God’s blessings are often found where we experience our worst defeat, it is important to take advantage of divine opportunity.

Believers should seek the mind of the Lord instead of relying on their own reasoning and abilities.

Our own lives often reveal the desire to avoid problem and provide human solutions rather than trusting the true source of our strength. In the book of Ruth, we can clearly see that problem cannot be avoided, but must be faced through the guidance and power of the spirit of God. (Ruth 1:1-5) Now it came to pass in the days when the judges ruled, and there was famine in the land.

And a certain man of Bethlemjudah went to sojourn in the country of Moab, he and his wife, and his two sons. And the name of the man was Elimelech, and the name of his wife, Naomi, and the name of his two sons, Mahlon and Chilion, Ephrathites of Bethlehemjudah. And they came into the country Moab, and continue there. And Elimelech, Naomi’s husband, died; and she was left, and her two sons.

And they took them wives of the women of Moab; the name of one was Orpah, and the name of the other Ruth, and they dwell there about ten years.

And Malon and Chilion died also both of them; and

Faith @ Work Christian Church

120 DeKruif Place (street level). Praise and Worship begins at 9:30 a.m. Church telephone: (347) 202-7006, email: fatwcc@aol.com www.faithatworkchurch.org.

Weekly Worship Experiences: Tuesday Prayer Service, 6:30 p.m. Sunday Morning Worship, 9:30 a.m. Teen Church, 10:00 a.m., 2nd Sundays; Children’s Church, 3rd Sundays (K-3); Older Children’s Church, 4th Sundays (4th-7th).

Church Motto: “We are Christ-centered, familyfocused 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.

I would like to again thank the disciples of Jesus Christ at Faith @ Work for serving God’s people

the women were left of her two sons and her husband.

When this family decided to move out of their own country and sojourn in the country of Moab to dwell there, they failed to rely upon the Lord or trust His provision in the middle of the famine. The moment we run from our problems or circumstances is the moment we lack trust in God and begin to place our faith in our own ingenuity or ability. Proverbs 3; 5-6 Trust in the Lord with all thine heart and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways, acknowledge Him, and He shall direct thy paths.

Life in Moab, prove to be filled with heartache

Family of God

Day of Prayer The foundation of all relationships is communication. I often say, “If you are not communicating, you are not relating.” God communicates to us via the Word of God. This is why we study the scriptures and hear the preached Word. From the beginning, communication from God to humanity was a major feature of the divine-human relationship. Genesis 1:28 (NIV) tells us, “God blessed them and said to them, “Be fruitful and increase in number; fill the earth and subdue it.

Rule over the fish in the sea and the birds in the sky and over every living creature that moves on the ground.”

However, not only does God speak to us. God also gives us the privilege of speaking to Him. This is called prayer. Prayer is communication and communion with God. Prayer is a main ingredient to a victorious life in God. Prayer brings about healing. 2 Chronicles 7:14 says, “if My people who are called by My name will humble themselves, and pray and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin and heal their land.”

Prayer also destroys the yoke of bondage. Paul (Acts 16:16-40) and Peter (Acts 12:3–19) were both delivered from physical bondage due to prayer. Additionally, prayer breaks the yoke of spiritual bondage. We read in Matthew 17 how Jesus once encounters a man who has a son with an unhealthy spiritual condition that holds him hostage. After Jesus heals the man’s son following his disciples’ failed attempt, He says to them, “Howbeit this kind goeth not out but by prayer and fasting.” Today, challenge yourself to pray 5 to 10 minutes thrice (three times) before going to bed tonight.

No service – Sunday, March 6, due to construction in Dreiser.

Our Lent Fast encourages you to refrain from drinking sodas and from utilizing sugar and sweeteners this week.

Join us Tuesday, March 19, for Family Night at 6 p.m. We are celebrating women. Refreshments will be served; rm. 10.

Join us Sunday, April 7, for “Celebrating a Martyr Named Martin” in honor of the Dr. Martin King who was assassinated April 4, 1968, rm. 4 at 1:30 p.m.

Refreshments served.

Join us for Easter Service, 12 p.m., April 21, rm. 1.

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

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

well last Sunday!

Regular Pantry will resume March 17 from 12 p.m. til 1 p.m.

Lent Season began on March 6 with Ash Wednesday and culminates on Resurrection Sunday, April 21. We will be having a Community Baptism on April 13 at 10 a.m. at the Church of God’s Children, 135 Dreiser Loop (lower level) where Archbishop and Bishop Rosario are pastors.

Good Friday Service: At Faith @ Work Christian Church, 120 DeKruif Place, 10 a.m. and the seven preachers are Pastor Frank Jenkins, Pastor Lamont Granby, Pastor Kimberly Mabry Wright, Archbishop Angelo Rosario, Pastor James Furman, Pastor Keith J. Williams.

Worship and Resurrection Sunday Breakfast: Community Breakfast/Pantry and Worship Service, April 21, from 8 a.m. We invite everyone to join us.

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

—Pastor Deborah D. Jenkins

and despair for this family. Naomi experienced feelings of dissolution for the lost of her husband and felt that was the end of her dreams. But she did not want the same fate for her daughters-in-law.

They lost their husband, but as young widows, they had opportunities to remarry and have a full life.

Therefore, Naomi decided to give them permission to be freed from any responsibility they felt to care for her and return home to Judah. But Ruth was determined to go with her mother-in-law, Naomi, and was marry to Boaz, Naomi’s kinsman.

—Rev. R. Sibblies

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