Co-op City Times 03/17/18

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Vol. 53 No. 11

Petition Period For 2018 Riverbay Board Election Begins Mon., March 26 Saturday, March 17, 2018

Riverbay’s New Assoc. Counsel Brings Wide Experience to Community James Lee, an attorney with 19 years of experience practicing law, said this week that being offered and accepting the position of Associate Counsel for Riverbay Corporation earlier this month “just felt right.”

Mr. Lee’s nearly twodecade career in the legal profession runs the gamut from clerking for a New Jersey Superior Court Judge as a young law school graduate, to serving as a prosecutor for Essex County, having his own Brooklyn-based practice for nearly eight years to, lastly, serving as the inhouse counsel for a Bronx real estate firm for eight years until accepting his position here.

Mr. Lee said he knew about Co-op City and

BY BILL STUTTIG

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Qualifying petitions to run for one of five seats on the Riverbay Board of Directors will become available on Monday, March 26, from the Riverbay Legal Department.

The petition period ends at 5 p.m. on Monday, April 9th.

This year, the terms of Directors Deborah Jenkins, Francine Jones, Rod Saunders, Evelyn Turner and Junius Williams are expiring. The top five vote getters will serve three year terms.

Only Co-op City shareholders of record are eligible to participate in the Riverbay Board of Directors election. Prospective candidates must also not be indebted to the Riverbay Corporation.

Starting at 9 a.m. on Monday, March 26, until Monday,

BY ROZAAN BOONE

Riverbay Lawsuit Against Marion Scott May Go To Trial This Year Riverbay’s lawsuit against its former managing agent, Marion Scott, Inc. (MSI), may go to trial this year, according to Michael Khader, a new attorney representing Riverbay in the case.

Khader, who is replacing Riverbay’s former attorney Michael Battle, said: “I want to get justice for Riverbay. We need to get in front of a jury.”

Riverbay claims that its former managing agent, MSI, failed to properly manage numerous labor and construction issues resulting in millions of dollars of damages to shareholders. Riverbay’s claims would offset MSI’s judgment for nearly one million dollars in unpaid management fees between November of 2014 and May of 2015.

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BY JIM ROBERTS

Coffee With A Cop

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April 9, at 5 p.m., petition packages which include nominating petitions, will be available from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. each weekday from the Riverbay receptionist at the administrative desk in the Bartow Community Center, located at 2049 Bartow Community Center, Bronx, N.Y. After 5 p.m., and on weekends, petition packages can be picked up at the Public Safety window in the Bartow Center, however, the nominating petitions will not be included in the packages and the prospective candidate will be asked to return on the following business day when their financial status can be checked. As long as a candidate is in good financial standing, they will be contacted to come in and pick up the nominating petition from (Continued on page 2)

Have a Happy and Safe St. Patrick’s Day!

March For Our Lives - March 24, 2018 Riverbay Corporation is sponsoring two buses to Washington, DC for the March 24th March for Our Lives to call for an end to the epidemic of mass shootings in America. The cost is $35 per person.

Dozens of Co-op City residents sat down over coffee and donuts with Public Safety detectives, officers and Chief Frank Apollo on Thursday morning in Bartow Center in the latest in the continuing series of Coffee with a Cop programs. Residents came with concerns, complaints and compliments as the law enforcement professionals listened and explained the many programs in effect around-the-clock to keep the community safe and the quality of life high.

Photo by Bill Stuttig

Families and young people of Co-op City who would like to attend the march may board the bus at 2085 Bartow Avenue. The buses will leave at 5 a.m. on Saturday, March 24, and are expected to return to Co-op City at 11:30 p.m. Youth 17 years and younger must be accompanied by an adult.

See flyer on page 4 for ticket and booking information.

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the legal department.

Shareholders who qualify are encouraged to run for a seat on the Riverbay Board. Candidates are required to secure 75 valid cooperators’ signatures on their qualifying petitions and return them by the 5 p.m., April 9th deadline to the legal department. Additional important election-related information, such as the date of the candidates’ certification meeting, the official three candidates’ forums and the publication dates of the three election supplements published in the Co-op City Times, will be published next week.

“There are myriad of reasons why shareholders should get involved in our Annual Board of Directors' Election,” said Riverbay Second Vice President Director Claudia Sampson, chair of the 2018 Election Committee. “First, this is your community, your home. Why wouldn't you want to ensure that it's safe, sustainable and affordable? Hopefully, you'll heed my call to action, and make a decision to become a candidate in the 2018 Riverbay Board of Directors election.”

At the candidates’ certification meeting, the official 2018 candidates will be announced, the election rules will be reviewed and any questions the candidates have will be addressed by the 2018 Election Committee and Riverbay’s General Counsel, Jeffrey Buss. Candidates will also receive the Co-op City Times submission guidelines for the election supplements. In addition, they will enter into a random drawing to determine their places on the official election ballot and the first election supplement.

The campaign period will then begin the day following the candidates’ certification meeting.

All petitions must be picked up and signed for by the prospective candidates, not by any representative, friend or family member. In addition, candidates for the Riverbay Board must be a shareholder of record as indicated on the candidate’s stock certificate, occupancy agreement and the current occupants’ Annual Affidavits of Family Income.

Director Sampson, who also chaired last year’s election committee, said: “Every shareholder matters and for that reason, we need you to share your talents

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its excellent reputation in the field of housing before coming here, but since working here over the last few weeks he has been impressed with the sheer size and scope of the community and its many unique facets. “It really is a city. When you work here you really are working for a city and, upon seeing that, it really sparkled an interest in me and I decided to make the transition,” he said.

“This position helps me utilize all the things I have done over my 19-year career,” he noted, explaining that his experience as a prosecutor will help in working with the Public Safety Department as they protect the community and his experience in real estate development and management will serve the community as it seeks to improve the features and restore the infrastructure of the community over time. “All the components were there for me to do this job and I know I made the right decision,” he said.

Riverbay’s long-time in-house counsel Michael Munns said: “I welcome James to the legal department. His wide range of experience in the legal profession, particularly his recent work representing Housing Court litigants and advising property managers in New York City, make him a valuable addition to the community, and the legal department in particular.”

Mr. Lee spent most of his adult life living in the Bronx after being raised in Queens. “I lived in the Bronx for the last eight years and I have been working in the Bronx for just as long so this is home for me.”

After spending his first two weeks on the job familiarizing himself with Riverbay and its many departments and functions, he said “I see we have a lot of dedicated veterans and I like that because it shows that good people come here and remain part of the Riverbay working family. There are a lot of working components and certainly I am in the process of meeting and learning about the staff and all the functions performed by them. The challenge for me is to bring my share of talent to the existing talent base and in turn help everyone as we work to improve Riverbay in the years to come.”

“Riverbay has all the components of self-sufficient municipality and it is rare in the legal profession to be part of that,” he said “That is one of the major reasons I came here. This is the chance of a lifetime.”

“In this position you have contract reviews and meetings and interactions with different departments about various legal issues whether it be employment regulations, the requirements of oversight agencies or public safety matters and investigations,” he said.

“As far as the residents, we will be looking at their concerns and working with the departments to improve procedures and reduce complaints and violations,” Mr. Lee said. “We need to listen to our shareholders. The residents tell you a lot about what is going on and the legal department has to be in touch with the residents. We want to handle problems before they turn into liabilities and lawsuits.”

“Right now it feels like the past 19 years was a training ground to be in a position like this. It is just a natural fit and I am really looking forward to being part of this Riverbay family for many years to come and doing my part in connecting with the residents and providing the quality of life they deserve.”

Mr. Lee graduated from Rutgers University School of Law in 1999. He did his undergraduate work at the state’s University of Binghamton where he majored in psychology and economics.

He is a married father of two children – a four-year old girl and a one-year old boy. The family currently resides in Yonkers. When not at the office he describes himself as “a full-time father.”

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and skills. There's no prerequisite other than a true desire to serve others. We are all different in many ways, but our mission as a Riverbay Board director is clear: to build a diverse and inclusive community where we respect each other and hold each other accountable for our actions.”

As was the case last year, voting in this year’s election will once again be conducted by mail in/electronic ballot to reduce the high cost associated with the annual board election, which increases significantly if a quorum is not met and the election has to be extended.

Last year, 2017, was the first year that the election was conducted electronically. From the year 2000-2004, paper ballot were used, replacing voting machines which were last used in the 1999 board election.

Ordinarily, the used of voting machines cost the corporation upwards of $100,000 for the annual process. Director Sampson told the Co-op City Times last March: “This is a tremendous improvement in that we are saving the shareholders a large sum of money because in the past we had to pay for the rental of the voting machines and poll workers and monitors which we do not need with this year’s mail in/electronic voting.”

Riverbay’s election contractor is Election America, a third party independent company that conducted the election last year when the new voting process was introduced. According to resolution 16-30, which was approved by the Riverbay Board in July 2016, the expense of Election America conducting the 2017 election through mail-in and electronic voting is to be at a cost of no more than $40,000.

During the voting period, one ballot will be mailed by Election America to each residential unit on record with Riverbay Corporation. There will be one vote per unit which must be cast by a shareholder of record for that apartment.

“When you run for elected office, your voice is amplified ten-fold,” said Director Sampson. “You not only become a shareholder with a bigger megaphone, but you also put some real skin in the game. You have first-hand knowledge about the corporation and the way your carrying charges are disbursed. Armed with fact-based information and data that affects not only the physical assets we as shareholders own, but also the amount of resources required to operate a multimillion dollar corporation formed as a cooperative for an array of middleincome residents, you can have meaningful and informed conversations with your neighbors. You can serve as positive role models for your friends and families. You will be exposed to elected local, state and federal government officials to whom you can advocate for your communities' need for critical service. You will join with a cohort of fourteen other members to represent Co-op. However, you will still exercise your own voice and act in a principled manner.”

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Applications Being Accepted For Kevin Shaw Jr. Foundation Scholarships

In partnership with the Kevin Shaw Jr. Foundation, applications for the Kevin Shaw Jr. Memorial Scholarship are now being accepted online at kevinshawjrfoundation.org until May 4, 2018.

The scholarship recognizes a graduating senior who demonstrates exemplary leadership and academic success.

Recipients will receive financial support and mentoring to help them pursue their educational goals beyond high school.

The scholarship was established to honor of the late Kevin T. Shaw Jr. who passed away in June of 2015. Kevin, Jr. was a loved member of the Co-op City community who wanted to help the youth and inspire others.

“Kevin had a great concern for the plight of young males in our nation,” his mother, Sakeena, said in an article published in the Co-op City Times in 2015. “He related with people from all walks of life, he also had a vivacious drive and determination to surpass his potential and encouraged others to do the same.”

In an interview for the Dec./Jan, issue of NV Magazine, a national, bi-monthly business magazine geared towards urban professionals and entrepreneurs, Kevin Jr. was asked what was the hardest lesson he’d learned so far in business.

He replied: “The hardest lesson I have learned and I think we all must learn is to be careful who you interact with or trust…Find the right people who are willing and knowledgeable to advise you and listen, but be yourself.”

Applicants for the Kevin Shaw Jr. Memorial Scholarship must be New York City residents and of the African

BY BRANDON ORTIZ

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Sign Up For IDNYC Shareholders who would like to sign up for a FREE IDNYC card can do so on Monday, March 19 through Thursday, March 22 at Assemblyman Mike Benedetto’s office, room 12, 177 Dreiser Community Center, 9 a.m. – 5p.m.

The IDNYC site is closed every day from 1-2 p.m.

IDNYC is a New York City municipal identification program and all NYC residents 14 years and older are eligible for the ID, regardless of immigration status. To explore the many benefits of an IDNYC card, please visit www.nyc.gov/IDNYC. To make an appointment for your free IDNYC card, call 3-1-1 and say “IDNYC.” Walk-ins available, but appointments are preferred.

FREE Adult Classes At PS 153

On Wednesday, March 21 and Thursday, March 22, the NYC Department of Education, in partnership with the Bronx Adult Learning Center, will be hosting Tuition Free Adult Classes (Basic Education/High School Equivalency Classes) at PS 153, located at 650 Baychester Ave. Participants must be New York City residents 21 years or over without a U.S. High School Diploma or Equivalency. Residency documen-

Diaspora, Latino/a, or Latinx background. In addition, they must demonstrate a financial need and be current high school students graduating in Spring 2018 and accepted as a full-time and first-term matriculating freshman at an accredited college or university in pursuit of a Baccalaureate degree at the time the award is presented.

The application includes an essay portion and requires official transcripts plus three (3) letters of recommendation.

For application and additional information, please visit kevinshawjrfoundation.org. Questions can be emailed to kevinshawjrfoundation@gmail.com.

tation is not required, meaning one does not have to be a US Citizen or permanent resident to take part.

Bring a valid city or state ID and pen or pencil. Testing begins promptly at 5:30 p.m., the intake and registration process may take three hours or more. No children allowed during the registration process.

For more information, please call the Bronx Adult Learning Center at 718-863-4057.

Kevin Shaw Jr.

Next CB #10 Co-op City Committee Meeting

The meeting of CB #10’s ad hoc Co-op City Committee which was scheduled to be held on March 7, was cancelled due to inclement weather. The new date of the meeting is April 4 in Dreiser Auditorium A at 7:30 p.m.

This will be a joint meeting of the CB #10 ad hoc Co-op City Committee and the community board’s Municipal Services Committee.

All Co-op City residents are welcome to attend and to bring their questions and concerns about city-related municipal services.

Co-op City Women Honored At Councilmember King’s State Of The 12th District Address

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On March 12, Councilman King honored 12 women who live and work in the Bronx’s 12th council district and among the honorees were three women from Co-op City — shareholders Stephanie Woods and Michelle Marbury, and Sharan White, technical liaison for the Riverbay Board of Directors. Riverbay Board Director Deborah Jenkins, pastor of Faith @ Work Christian Church, delivered the Invocation at the ceremony which was held at the Academy for Scholarship and Entrepreneurship.

In photo above, Councilman King and his wife, Neva Shillingford-King, congratulate the honorees, who, in addition to Ms. Woods, Ms. Marbury and Ms. White, also included Zenobia White-DaCruz, principal of the Academy for Scholarship and Entrepreneurship; Sherri Lynn Yancey; Rita Henry; Mary Fredericks McCloud; Felicia Forbes; Afua Afriye-Fullwood, Esq.; Emma Harper Miller; Avril Francis and Maranda Ashkar.

Photo by Alan H. Hicks

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Recently, Khader went to court arguing that an initial judge’s decision to award judgment for management fees to MSI should be held in abeyance pending a trial of Riverbay’s counterclaims. Khader argued that the second judge’s decision, which recognized Riverbay’s right to recover on its meritorious claims, should be heard before a final decision on MSI’s contract claim.

A third judge declined to issue the immediate relief requested by Khader and set the matter down for a hearing in May. Khader then filed an appeal and a bond, staying MSI from moving forward on the judgment awarded to it by the first judge. In Khader’s opinion, the appeal of the first judge’s decision has merit, but he also wants to move forward on a trial of Riverbay’s counterclaims.

“Riverbay deserves its day in court and I am confident that a trial will establish that Riverbay is entitled to recover millions of dollars in damages from MSI,” Khader said.

MSI managed Riverbay from 1999 until they were suspended by the Board and former President Cleve Taylor in November of 2014. Under MSI’s management, Riverbay ended the 2014 fiscal year with a negative $300,000 cash balance. Within one year of MSI’s departure, Riverbay, under the stewardship of Taylor and the resident Board of Directors, had a positive cash balance of more than $12 million. That positive financial trend has continued and improved under the management of Douglas Elliman, Riverbay’s current managing agent.

When MSI was suspended in 2014, it went to court, seeking to be reinstated as managing agent, seeking payment of its management fee, and claiming money damages for defamation. Riverbay counterclaimed for money damages. The court denied MSI’s request to be reinstated, but ruled that under state Department of Homes and Community Renewal (HCR) regulations MSI could recover its management fee for the period of time between the date of its suspension and its termination or reinstatement by HCR. The court further ordered a referee to calculate the amount of MSI’s management fee after HCR’s determination and to issue a partial judgment for that amount. The Court did not consider or mention Riverbay’s multi-million dollar counterclaims which were preserved for consideration in the upcoming trial.

Shareholders unhappy with MSI’s management elected Taylor to the Board, with a mandate to review management’s practices. Taylor soon discovered that MSI did not have a fidelity bond in the amount required by State and Federal regulations and that MSI had failed to comply with State and Federal employment laws in the management of Riverbay’s work force.

When MSI could not produce the required fidelity bond, a condition of MSI’s management contract and Riverbay’s mortgage, Taylor withheld MSI’s monthly management fee. Subsequently, MSI sent an email to Taylor and Riverbay’s General Counsel advising them that an insurance broker would be able to supply the required fidelity bond.

Attached to that forwarded email was a series of earlier email communications between MSI and the insurance broker evidencing the fact that MSI was secretly using a highly-compensated Riverbay employee to perform work for the benefit of MSI, not for the benefit of Riverbay.

When the insurance broker confirmed the emails, the Board suspended MSI, directed General Counsel to investigate, and requested that HCR investigate and terminate MSI’s contract for cause. Among the reasons cited for MSI’s suspension was the failure of MSI to comply with HCR regulations requiring the bond, the failure of MSI to comply with HCR regulations requiring MSI to follow State and Federal employment laws, and the unauthorized use of Riverbay employees for the benefit of MSI. Under HCR regulations, resident directors do not have the right to terminate management contracts without the prior approval of HCR. At the Board’s direction, General Counsel Jeffrey Buss conducted an investigation of MSI’s conduct. HCR, in written letters to Taylor, stated that HCR was also investigating MSI and that HCR was closely following the investigation being conducted by General Counsel Buss.

Buss completed a detailed investigation which was presented to HCR, the Board and Riverbay shareholders. The investigation found that MSI failed to comply with its management contract and HCR regulations and that MSI’s breach had cost Riverbay’s shareholders not less than $7 million. According to the Buss Report, MSI failed to properly calculate and pay overtime to Riverbay’s employees resulting in a class action against the corporation for $40 million, which Riverbay settled by the payment of $6.3 million; failed to provide the required fidelity bond; improperly used the services of Riverbay’s Director of Risk Management to provide services for MSI and other properties owned or managed by MSI; and improperly bid and awarded millions of dollars in contracts.

HCR did nothing in response to General Counsel’s report and ignored the positive change in Riverbay’s financial condition under resident control.

Instead, HCR and the federal Housing and Urban Development agency (HUD) warned Riverbay that it needed to hire a new managing agent.

When Riverbay ultimately selected Douglas Elliman as its new managing agent in July of 2016, HCR was compelled to address the question of termi-

nating MSI’s contract. Riverbay could not hire a new managing agent unless the old managing agent’s contract were terminated. HCR then issued a finding that MSI’s contract should not be renewed as of May 31, 2015.

HCR, in a departure from its earlier representations that it was conducting an investigation, declined to address the question of mismanagement, stating that it was unnecessary since MSI had been replaced. Riverbay objected, and claimed that the contract should have been terminated for cause as of November 2014 and that HCR should have completed the investigation of MSI’s mismanagement. MSI objected and claimed that the contract should have been terminated as of July 2016, the date of Douglas Elliman’s contract.

Ultimately, a second Court determined that HCR’s selection of May 31 as the end date of MSI’s contract was not arbitrary or capricious and that HCR had discretion in deciding whether to investigate MSI. In response to Riverbay’s concern that it would be saddled with paying MSI management fees for the seven-month period between November of 2014 and May of 2015 when MSI performed no work, the second Court stated, “to the extent that MSI’s alleged misconduct resulted in damages to Riverbay, those damages can be recovered from MSI in the MSI action, thereby reducing or fully abating the management fees due to MSI through May 31, 2015.”

Meeting Date: History/50th Anniversary Committee The Riverbay Board of Directors’ 50th Anniversary/ History Committee will meet on Wednesday, March 21, 7 p.m. in the Board office, rm. 26A in the Bartow Center.

All committee members, please circle the date on your calendars and plan to attend.

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Coffee With A Cop

The popular and successful Coffee with a Cop program, which began here is 2016 under the leadership of Chief Frank Apollo, had another productive session on Thursday morning in the Bartow Community Center.

The program — which later spun off in a similar program for youth called Pizza with a Cop — was created around the idea that the community’s Public Safety officers and its residents should regularly engage in a casual, productive dialogue. Chief Apollo explained: “You cannot have an effective police department without open communication and a strong relationship with the community. There is no better way to share ideas than over a cup of coffee.”

Photos by Bill Stuttig

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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 or unsigned letters will not be accepted for publication.

– •the– authenticity • – • – of•–the•authors.

– • Anonymous – – • –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 are solely the writer’s, and not necessarily shared by the Co-op City Times or Riverbay Corp.

Letters to the Editor

Sincerest Condolences

Zest For Gun Control

To the Editor: Most sadly, I read in the March 10th, 2018 edition of the Co-op City Times of the recent death at age 86 of my good friend, Lydia Ruas.

Although I knew she was ill, her death, nonetheless, came as a shock.

In addition to her being a personal friend, Lydia was a co-founder of the Einstein Cancer Fund, of which I was proudly a member. Several individuals in the organization were cancer survivors, but it is not a requirement for membership.

Totally non-profit, Einstein Cancer Fund sponsored various excursions to such places as the Hunterdon Playhouse in New Jersey and the Sight and Sound Theater in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

All proceeds went to cancer research organizations, such as Memorial Sloan-Kettering, Cancer Care and Calvary Hospital.

Of particular interest to Lydia was children’s cancer and hospitals, e.g., St. Jude’s Hospital, devoted to this important cause.

Having been fortunate enough to go on numerous outings with the Einstein Cancer Fund, I can personally attest to the fact that Lydia was a superb group leader, exemplifying both superior organizational and managerial skills.

Above all, Lydia was a very fine human being, whom I was privileged to know well. My sincerest condolences are extended to her family. She will indeed be sorely missed.

—Audrey M. Juresic

To the Editor: What amazes me is how people are driven for gun control because a youth went berserk as others have in the past.

You can’t control the mind through gun control. Sensible laws, as Mr. Rose says in the March 10th Co-op City Times, are needed and I emphasize “sensible.” I do not believe the March to Washington is the answer as the people marching have no solution, but just a bunch of demands – we want to save our children. Well, I want to live in utopia; let’s demand Washington create utopia.

Look, if I’m offered a $35 bus ticket with lunch to Washington, I’m going to bring my children and see those wonderful memorials and make them understand why men and women went to war

First Reading - Resolution #18-05 SUBMITTED BY: Sonia Feliciano SECONDED BY: Junius Williams

BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING DATED: March 14, 2018

WHEREAS, the Board of Directors has a significant public responsibility to ensure the effective operation and governance of Co-op City without minimizing services or endangering the long-term interests of the development; and WHEREAS, the Riverbay By-Laws provide for fifteen (15) resident directors to be elected for staggered three (3) year terms, without any restrictions on term limits; and WHEREAS, the Board believes that Directors’ should

First Reading - Resolution #18-07 SUBMITTED BY: Andrea Leslie, Leah Richardson, Evelyn Turner and Leslie Peterson SECONDED BY: Jerome Rice and Kevin Lambright BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ MEETING DATED: March 14, 2018

WHEREAS, The Board believes that a Whistleblower Policy can assist Co-op City in learning about and preventing illegal, dishonest or discriminatory conduct; and WHEREAS, The Board believes a Riverbay Whistleblower Policy should include, but not be limited to, provisions for employees, residents and vendors to make anonymous complaints both to an independent 1-800 phone number and to an online web page and that the Policy be prominently posted and distributed annually to all employees.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, That the Board directs the General Counsel, within thirty (30) days of the passage of this Resolution, to prepare as necessary, Article SIXTH of your Occupancy Agreement provides, in part, that your lease automatically renews for an additional three (3) year period. You need to do nothing if you want your lease to extend for another three (3) year period.

If you will be moving out at the end of your lease, notify Riverbay, in writing, Attention: Sales Support Office, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475, ninety (90) days prior to lease expiration.

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have a limit of three (3) consecutive terms in order to promote greater participation by shareholders in the governance and direction of Co-op City.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that General Counsel prepares, for the Board’s review, an amendment to the By-Laws for a vote by shareholders at the next annual meeting to impose a limit of 3 consecutive terms for Directors’ and that such amendment be submitted by General Counsel to the Board for review within thirty (30) days following the passage of this resolution; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that if the Board approves the term-limit amendment prepared by the General Counsel, that such amendment be submitted to a vote for approval by a majority of shareholders at the next annual meeting. in conjunction with Jackson Lewis, and implement a Whistleblower Policy that includes provisions for employees, residents and vendors to make anonymous complaints to an independent 1-800 number and online web page; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that complaints to the independent 1-800 number and online web page be referred to Counsel and the Internal Auditor for review and investigation utilizing Riverbay resources and, when warranted, external resources; and BE IT FUTHER RESOLVED, that the Executive General Manager is directed to annually distribute the Whistleblower Policy to all employees, include it in the Employee Handbook, include it in vendor contracts and prominently post both the 1-800 number and the online web page throughout Co-op City.

BE IT FUTHER RESOLVED, General Counsel shall submit a report every February 1st to the Board of whistleblower complaints received and action taken and also have the authority to amend the policy as needed.

Important Notice to Shareholders of Building 10 Building 10

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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 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.

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

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Public Safety Report

CCPD Offers Fire Safety Tips For Residents

BY LIEUTENANT PAM APOLLO

There have been many reports of fires in the media over recent days and weeks. Cold temperatures late in the season can often result in an increase in fires due to a variety of circumstances.

Improper use of space heaters in cold weather is often the cause of fires in residential dwellings. The Department of Public Safety offers these safety tips to reduce your chance of having a fire start in your apartment. Prevention is always the best line of defense against fires. If you do not have a smoke detector newly installed by Riverbay and did not change the batteries when you sprung ahead, now would be a good time to do so.

While we are thinking about fire safety, it is also a good time to review fire safety with your family. The Public Safety Department would like to provide these fire safety tips. It is always good to have a plan and make certain all members of the family are familiar with it. Every family should have a plan in place for when they are at home. When traveling, make an alternate plan for your temporary accommodations. Also make certain that children away at school have a plan in place for their living quarters. Be sure your college student has working smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors in their college dormitory or apartment.

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

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

Always feel a door before you open it. If the door feels hot, do not open it. Keep the door closed, call 91-1 and Public Safety, (718) 671-3050. Wet towels can be placed at the bottom, sides and top of the door to keep smoke from entering. No not use the elevator during a fire emergency. Only utilize the stairs and only travel down the stairs to a location below the fire. This should only be done if instructed by emergency personnel. 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 smokefilled areas, stay close to the ground where there is less smoke. Place a wet towel over your nose and mouth.

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

Instead, “Stop, Drop and Roll.” This serves to effectively smother any flames. Have children practice these procedures so that in the event of an emergency they know what to do. School children will be familiar with these procedures as they have most likely seen them demonstrated at school. These drills may seem silly, but they can save your life if you are familiar with them in an emergency.

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

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

Always remember, if you see something, say some-

thing. Call 9-1-1 and the Department of Public Safety at (718) 671-3050 or online at www.ccpd.us. Callers may remain anonymous when giving information.

Public Safety Blotter February 20 – March 9, 2018 February 20 – 135 Einstein Loop One male was issued a summons for public consumption/alcohol and remanded to court for an outstanding warrant.

February 25 – 600 Baychester Avenue A delivery person reported that their bicycle was taken from the lobby while making a delivery.

March 2 – 120 Erksine Place A delivery person reported that their bicycle was taken from this location while making a delivery.

March 5 – 2049 Asch Loop NY Public Library Two youths were arrested for fighting.

March 9 – 500 Baychester Avenue CCPD units were called to this location for a large fight. One male was arrested and two CCPD officers received minor injuries.

Anonymous Calls To Public Safety

Periodically, cooperators may witness someone violating the housing company’s rules and regulations, however, 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

OPPORTUNITIES AT CO-OP CITY For information on CONTRACT OPPORTUNITIES ONLY, please contact: Lenya Garcia at Lgarcia@riverbay corp.com; and Anatoliy Budnitskiy at abudnitskiy@riverbaycorp.com.

Please note that emails should be sent to both parties.

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

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

CONTRACT OPPORTUNITIES

Contract 3262, Turnkey Apartment Renovation Project Pre-bid Meeting: March 13 at 8:00 a.m. at green construction trailers, 98 Co-op City Blvd., Bronx, NY 10475 Bids Due: March 27, 2018 by end of business day.

Insurance: Insurance is required from winning bidders.

Bid 3246, AE Services for Modernization of Tower & TriCore Lobbies: Professional Services for the modernization of Riverbay lobby entrances Pre-bid Meeting: March 15, 2018 at 2:00 p.m.

Bids Due: April 3, 2018 by the end of the business day (4:00 p.m.)

Bonding: Bonding is NOT required Insurance: Insurance is required

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Please Visit The Bartow Administration Office To See All Jobs Posted.

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Women Honored At State Of The 12th District Address

Director’s Viewpoint

Francine Reva Jones Assistant Secretary

It was exciting to see Ms. Michelle Marbury, Ms. Stephanie Woods and Ms. Sharan White honored for the tremendous contributions and involvement to our district and beyond.

On March 12th, NYC Council Member Andy King presented a marvelous event for the State of the 12th District Address at the Academy for Scholarship and Entrepreneurship. All were greeted with groovy music by the R&R Soul Orchestra, led by a singer with an amazing voice. Board Director Rev. Dr. Deborah Jenkins offered the Invocation. This was followed by greetings from Principal Zenobia White-DaCruz; the Black National Anthem, “Lift Every Voice;” the Academy students; a video presentation; greetings from First Lady Neva Shillingford-King and the “Swearing-In” of CM Andy King

by Kaitlyn McIntosh a/k/a “the Council Girl.”

CM Andy King then presented the following twelve women who live or work in the 12th District with a plaque and certificate: Stephanie Woods, who resides in Co-op City; Sharan White, who works for the Riverbay Corporation; Zenobia White-DaCruz, principal of the Academy for Scholarship and Entrepreneurship; Sherri Lynn Yancey, Rita Henry, Mary Fredericks McCloud, Michelle Marbury from Building 21; Felicia Forbes; Afua Afriye-Fullwood, Esq.; Emma Harper Miller; Avril Francis and Maranda Ashkar.

From CM King’s introduction of each of these women, they are definitely deserving of the honor.

CM King proceeded with his fifth State of the 12th District Address, informing us that he is chair of the Committee on Juvenile Justice, he supports the Academy and has proposed a bill regarding school uniforms. He supports raising the age for applicants to apply for the NYFD; developments and improvements in the 12th District communities, and much more. As a tribute to productive residents, CM King has included their names on the street signs in their communities. Following the Benediction by Pastor Garth Allen, all enjoyed a delicious meal. Thank you to CM King. I trust that he will keep up the good work and I hope he had a happy birthday on March 12th.

Washington Trip Next Saturday Gun Reform The Riverbay Board President is on the ball regarding issues that matter. This upcoming March on Washington for March 24th was initiated by the students in Parkland, Florida who are standing up in support of national gun reform. These students have already won results for their endeavors when Florida Governor Rick Scott signed into law a package of gun laws. The new law, known as the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Public Safety Act, bans long-gun purchases in the state to anyone under 21 years old; imposes a three-day waiting period for those firearms; bans bump stocks, which are used to make a rifle fire automatically; and makes it easier to take guns away from people considered a security risk, among other provisions that include increased mental-health funding.

At the March 24th protest march, Americans should demand that the AK-47 and other assault weapons that are not sporting firearms and are unnecessary for ordinary people, be banned. I believe that the 2nd Amendment was established to allow Americans to protect themselves, their families and their homes. No type of gun should be used to harm or kill innocent people, especially children.

One of the reasons for the high crime rate in the inner cities is due to poverty. People barely get by on a minimum-wage salary. Parents should prepare their children for jobs of the future. Parents and teachers should see that their children and students are getting the best education. They must check homework and make sure all assignments are completed in order to advance to the next grade and be successful. Involve your children in positive activities where there is good instruction and guidance. If college is not affordable, parents and school guidance counselors should seek other ways for the children to have a career in order to support him/herself, such as a trade school. Our children must be protected from bullies, scammers and other enemies who seek to take advantage of them and ruin their lives. Our community leaders continue to fight for a community center, or to open Truman H.S. to the community again, and we will not give up.

If I were raising a child today, I would ignore the child’s demand for privacy. Whatever goes on in the family home is the parents’ business. In my opinion, the child has no right to privacy, especially in this age of drugs addiction, weapons, pornography, etc.

Parents should be nosy and always know what is happening with your child and in their home. In this way, and with spiritual guidance, the parents will raise a child they will be proud of and who will become a socially responsible person.

It could be a setback if parents separate or lose their employment. In these cases, the parents should seek professional help that would provide family support.

The March flyer is posted in the bulletin board in all Co-op City buildings, “Calling All Co-op City Youth, “March For Our Lives,” Get on the Bus to Washington, DC on March 24, 2018. The cost is $35 per person, which includes transportation, breakfast and lunch. Children 17 years old and under must be accompanied by an adult. The bus will leave from 2085 Bartow Avenue at 5 a.m. and returns on the same day at 11:30 p.m. For tickets, go to: https:// getonthebuscopcity.eventbrite.com. For more information, call: 347-913-4224.

Building Associations Your building association meetings are very important. They will keep you abreast of what is happening in your building. The president of your building association often invites guest speakers from the Riverbay Corporation or the Board of Directors. Please make an effort to attend.

Contact I can be reached at: Riverbay Board of Directors, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475 or fjones@ riverbayboard.com or call 718-671-5957.

2018 Co-op City Spelling Bee Save the date and register your child and/or grandchild for the 2018 Spelling Bee scheduled, Saturday, April 25th at 11 a.m. in the Dreiser Center, room #4.

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Riverbay Sales And Leasing Committee

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who transfer apartments must also transfer their hall closets. Most members saw this as an inconvenience to the shareholder. ** Riverbay does not paint closets, but they do repair holes in the wall. Fire extinguishers are no longer required in hall closets.

8. Expected completion date of Dreiser Loop Beauty Store after March 25, Fourteen (14) people attended the meeting.

1. Minutes – The Minutes from the last 2017 fire The director reported that Risk Management is dealing with this. Work might meeting were read by Judy Washington. The minutes were accepted, subject to minor cor- be completed by the end of March. The outside wood has been painted green, meaning that repairs are being made inside. rections.

9. Optimum/Cablevision 2. Review the Sales and Leasing ComThe name of the new owners is Altice. The director reported that there has been mittee Mission Statement All reviewed the Mission Statement to assure we were in compliance. The res- no word from Management regarding a Co-op City location to transact business or olution regarding improvements in servicing occupied apartments was not part of a place to pick up and drop office cable boxes. ** Cooperators have complained our mission. However, it was reported that cooperators liked the plan for about Optimum/Altice frequently raising its rates and eliminating programs. Manimprovements. agement was asked to address this matter, although the chair was reminded that the 3. Residential Sales Update shareholders voted and rejected the package deal that was offered.

The question arose as to whether there would be a rebate for STARZ in the The Sales director advised that she had just returned from vacation and would Optimum/Altice plan. Michelle Marbury announced that representatives from send the monthly report next week.

Altice would be at her Building 21 Association meeting on Thursday, January 4. Review Sales Report – Schedule for restoring and selling apartments The chair questioned the apartments that were listed as taking 200 days or 25th, 7 p.m., Building 21B. All are welcome to attend. more to restore. The director stated that it generally takes 90-120 days to restore.

The meeting adjourned at 7:15 p.m.

The director further stated that beginning next week, Management would begin a pilot program which would be more efficient.

5. Revisions to New Cooperator Orientation Handbook (Continued from page 6) The director advised that the edits had been made and would send it tomorrow. and gave their lives for us. As far as I am concerned, the common man doesn’t 6. Creating a Professional New Cooperator Orientation The chair has begun discussions with Management regarding a more profesgo to war for his country. Think about your family needs you, your country, sional method to conduct Orientations. better yet, your government needs you; who comes first? If family comes first, 7. Commercial Sales & Leasing Update I believe there wouldn’t be wars. Propaganda and senseless marches can be The director distributed a 5-page statistical report and year-end summary. She dangerous. It starts at home, how we learn to respect each other. explained that the former Dreiser pharmacy location would be split into four Laws are made for the lawless and restrictions, such as gun laws, conflict smaller stores. ** The Bartow Bagel Shop will be renovated. ** There is not and provide no solutions. The solution starts at home. much interest in renting professional spaces and non-profit groups might want to Amarch for the respect for common people makes more sense. JFK almost got use these spaces. The revenue is about the same. ** For recordkeeping purposes, it right. It’s not what your country can do for you, but what you can do for you! it is easier to have a storage unit in the building where you live and cooperators —Nick Liberati

Committee Report

Francine R. Jones, chairperson Leslie Peterson, co-Chair Meeting date: January 18, 2018

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Director’s Viewpoint

Jerome L. Rice

Why I Love CO-OP City

holders that teamwork is not spelled with an “I.” Politicians tend to tell you what you want to hear, while public servants like myself will tell you what Assistant Treasurer you are supposed to hear.

It’s been more than a year working as your SecuI don’t care what anybody says, I really love living rity chair, and while there was so much accomplished, in CO-OP City. I love the diversity and the standard there is still more to be done. Having over 30 years of living. Almost everything I want is within arm’s experience in the law enforcement field, I can tell reach. From Tunes on Tuesdays to Wicked Wednes- you that I don’t have the flexibility to discuss any days to Splash Day and Fun Day, I love CO-OP City. ongoing investigations or strategies in public or in From fireworks to the various events on the Green- the Co-op City Times that may hinder a case. Keep in way, I love CO-OP City. Did I mention the notary mind that CCPD’s success is based on intelligence services and free tax preparation by our elected offi- from those within the community and a collective cials and the many organizations and churches? Board of Directors, not any one person. There is an What about the friendly Riverbay workers who also old church song that says, “Let the work I’ve done reside in CO-OP City? When NYC had a Blackout, speak for me.” Any security-related questions, please my lights were on. When NYCHA experienced no contact me directly at jrice@riverbayboard.com.

Roof Door Alarms heat, there was a heatwave in my place. Repairs can After reaching out to Management regarding the never be compared to the repairs done by NYCHA where large holes are left in the ceilings or walls. Ele- roof doors alarms, I am proud to inform you that vators are always working and, like anywhere else, Management is in the process of improving all roof we are not crime-free, but never to a level where the doors which will immediately notify CCPD once community is under siege. We also have the flexibil- anyone attempts to gain unauthorized access. Stay ity to pay our maintenance fee online (PayLease) to tuned.

Home Improvement avoid waiting on long lines prior to the 10th of the As I walk around and look up, I notice that some month. Thanks to CCPD, Lobby and Garage attendants. Have you ever noticed that those who com- shareholders have begun the practice of hanging their plain so much about CO-OP City never really clothes outside their windows to dry. Keep in mind consider leaving CO-OP City? That’s because the we are shareholders, not tenants. We must maintain a only time you appreciate something is when you standard of living. We also must be willing to take don’t have it. Based on where I came from, CO-OP large items down to the basement instead of leaving City is still the place to be. Let me remind all share- them in the compactor room. If you spilled some-

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Carver Loop Civic Association

Fellow cooperators, welcome to the wintry days of March!

Jean Mickens led asking that we all ask for forgiveness. Given life's stresses, let's get rid of old baggage; think about others, give love. Thank you, Jean, for sharing these words of inspiration.

Deborah Henry thanked the team for filling in during her absence. Giving kudos to the Executive team and the volunteers who stepped up, upholding association/Building & Ground meetings, keeping updated on community issues, helping with petitions to gather signatures, attending rallies and various meetings. Thank you all: • Building A: Maria Bortoluzzi • Building B: Carmen Laboy, Mattie Witherspoon • Building C: Hattie Robinson, Jean Mickens, Toni Thomas-Lyons Regarding the zoning issue, the lights are currently out, but the battle is not yet over. Keep up the fight!

Annual membership contributions (dues) will be collected - $5 per household.

Dates will be posted in the various buildings.

Encouraging all to participate in the STAR and ENHANCED STAR programs benefits and savings, if eligible. Apply by 3/15.

Insurance Needs – HRA has available burial benefits if unemployed and eligible.

Eviction Prevention Services available on White Plains Road.

Remarks from cooperators were addressed: • Noisy neighbors – particularly after hours. Strongly urged to call Public Safety, lodge a complaint.

• Lobby Attendants – Face of our buildings. Encouraged to be attentive and not play their entertainment (music/movies/smart phones) loudly.

• Garage Attendants: Be more attentive.

• 45th Precinct – has responsibility for Co-op City in conjunction with Co-op City Public Safety and should respond to any/all calls. If response is otherwise, raise to higher authority. Requesting meeting with local liaison.

The Carver Loop Building 11 Scholarship kickoff off will begin March 21st. $500 individual scholarships will be awarded. Notices will be posted regarding requirements.

Hattie Robinson reported on the association's finances.

Congratulations to Miss Tomasina, Building 1B, our 50/50 raffle winner!

Our next meeting will take place Monday, April 2, 7:30 p.m. Guest speaker: Junius Williams, Board of Director.

—Toni Thomas-Lyons

thing in the elevator or on the floor after work hours, please have the courtesy to clean up after yourself.

This is our community, let’s work together to keep it together.

Arming our Teachers I believe arming our teachers with firearms is a recipe for disaster. Teachers should be focusing on our children’s school progression, not enforcing the law. How is it that you can find money to arm our teachers, but cry broke on school supplies? What about the disgruntled or biased teacher? As Americans, we can do better. Guns don’t belong in the hands of those who have: mental illness, PTSD, and previous criminal records. No one wants to take your weapon, but you should be a law-bidding citizen.

Calling All Building Presidents If you are a building president who has not already attended one of the Security meetings, please contact me at jrice@riverbayboard.com or 917-671-7862 for arrangement. The Security Committee wants to work together to address some of the security-related concerns within your respectful areas. Also invite me to your monthly meeting. Again, let’s work together for the betterment of this community.

Attention all Parents and Friends School, unknown relationships, bullying and other outside factors can become a very serious burden to our youth. As a concerned parent, I am simply asking everyone to take time out to both speak and observe our children. Remember, it’s not what you say that will make a difference, but how you say it. We are our brothers’ & sisters’ keepers. Stay engaged.

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Director’s Viewpoint

Daryl Johnson

What does it say when bullies know that they can go to school and pick on innocent children? What does it say when children are so terrified to go to school that they want to committ suicide? What does it say when so-called educational policies are so weak and lousy that they basically permit this type of foolishness to go on in some of our schools?

Work With Your Children Just a few years ago, a student bullied another student so bad that the bullied student wanted to commit suicide. Then, just recently, a student hung herself after being harassed by two students.

Unfortunately, in the both cases, the victims felt so bad that they felt that suicide was the only option to resolve the negative treatment they were receiving from their bullies. Therefore, we must work with our children to help them deal with all types of students, including bullies, at their school.

For the victims, our children, we must sit down and help them to see that we love them and we're here to help them with all of their issues. Then, naturally, we can work with their teachers, their principal, and other school administrators. Thereafter, hopefully, they will work with the bully and their parents to stop the bullying.

But, in some cases, the parents are far, far worse than their own children. So, they will close their eyes to their children's negative behavior of bullying other children. In some cases, some parents have exhibited violence towards teachers and administrators when they were confronted with news that their children were misbehaving in school.

Therefore, some towns across the country have passed laws to lock up parents when their children bully other children. In fact, one town in NYS passed a law that states that a "parent of [a] child who violates [the] city law twice within a 90-day period could be fined $250 and be sentenced up to 15 days in jail."

We Must Help Our Children

However, this law is only applicable in some areas. So, some parents called the police because they were so outraged over the bullying and the school nonsense. In fact, what do you think that police did to those bullies at the beginning of this article? That's right, they arrested those bullies.

Similarly, our Public Safety officers have had to arrest students for committing crimes against other students. Thereafter, their parents received hefty community complaints for their child's horrible behavior. No nonsense!

Bottom line: Some children may have thought about committing suicide because they were bullied. Then, some children were so overwhelmed by the bullying that they followed through on their thoughts and killed themselves. This is way, way, way beyond horrible.

So, as parents, we must talk to our children and find out what's going on with them. Plus, we must establish good communications with their school.

Can we get our children to open up about their school, their friends, and the circumstances that they encounter when they go to school? Can we ask them specific questions about bullying?

Caring for a child means that we should teach them how to show love, respect, kindness, friendliness, and compassion towards everyone. Thereafter, we must teach our children to never bully, harass, annoy, or start fights with anyone.

If you do anything else today, please think about having a discussion with your children about these matters. Thereafter, please take steps to make sure that your child is safe. Thank you.

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, 1-800-273-TALK (8255) Life can get tough at times. Children can get bullied and can have a variety of problems at home and at school. Similarly, adults can lose their job, their family, their health, and face a tremendous amount of problems. But, let me tell you that suicide is not the answer. So, please do not kill yourself.

Please get immediate assistance from professionals if you need help. Our community cares about you.

Now, please make sure that you convey this message

Building 32 Association

Meeting Our next general membership meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, March 20 at 7:30 p.m. in our association room in 32B, first floor rear. Our special guest will be Mr. Warren Mitchell, assistant general manager of the Riverbay Corporation.

Mr. Mitchell is a great speaker who is very knowledgeable about all that is happening in Co-op City. This will be an informative meeting that you should not miss. There will be refreshments, a fifty-fifty, door prizes, and everything that you associate with our meetings. You can also pay your dues of $5 for the year per family even if you don't stay for the meeting. Additionally, you don't have to be a member of the building association to attend a meeting.

We hope that our new cooperators will attend. Our meetings generally end at 9 p.m.; you are not obligated to stay until the end.

—Lorna Smith The first day of spring is Tuesday, March 20th. Hoping that the cold weather stays away.

The first building meeting of the spring will be this Wednesday, March 21st, with the door opening at 6:30 p.m. and the meeting starting promptly at 7 in the association room in Building 30B. This building meeting is a half-hour earlier than previous meetings.

Our guest speaker will be Riverbay General Manager Noel Ellison. Please come and say hello. If you have any concerns, feel free to state them at this time.

Our next movie night will be Friday, March 23rd with the door opening at 7 p.m. and the movie starting 7:30.

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

—Linda Werner

Building 30 A and B Association

to your family. Thank you.

The Battle Over The Billboard Continues As you know, our residents, along with some of our board members and politicians, went downtown and verbally battled a developer that wanted to erect a 9,000 square foot billboard on top of a 19-story pole on Bartow Avenue. The hearing took place at the city's Board of Standards and Appeals. Testimony was offered throughout this contentious hearing.

Thereafter, the hearing board rejected the plans for this enormous billboard.

But, this fight might not be over because there is talk that this developer might take this case into court.

Storage Closet Controversy It's apparent that there are still issues with the way that hallway closets are rented to our cooperators. In other words, how is it possible for a cooperator to be given a specific number on the list and then be told at a later time that other names are in front of their name?

Regardless of the explanation, I personally feel that this list should be published online. So, first, Riverbay should conceal everyone's name because some cooperators might not want their name published on our website. Then, Riverbay should consider issuing a unique number to everyone on the hallway closet list. Thereafter, they should publish that entire list on a periodic basis. Questions? Accusations? Let's go to the list.

Close Life might seem bad at times. But, killing yourself is not the answer to solving your problems. So, please get professional help if you need it. And, please remember that we care about you.

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 at 718-671-4544 if you would like to have a 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.

A merry Saint Patrick’s Day to our Irish neighbors and celebrators!

The association will conduct our annual dues collection this weekend, March 16-18. Collection times will be posted in the building. The dues are $5 per household and are optional. The funds are instrumental in supporting association expenses, such as meeting refreshments, supplies, holiday decorations and parties, and other building activities.

Let's get our determination charged up and our minds set to take on the 52-Week Personal Savings Challenge. Choose one of two savings strategies and goals: Game Plan #1 starts with one dollar to reach a goal of approximately $1400; and, Game Plan #2 involves contributions that increase each week and repeat monthly for a goal of $5000. With others committed to the same challenge, the camaraderie that is produced will help you to succeed. Encourage your working teens and young adults to participate. See results!

Learn the logistics and language of Social Media. How do you Tweet?Are parental controls easy to set up? What's the popularity of lnstagram? Who should have a Linkedln account? You probably have your own list of questions. Learning is a lifelong process. Expand your knowledge. Join us on March 29 at 7:30 p.m., Building 14 association room. Ms. Paula McLarren-Johnson of McLarren Accounting and Bookkeeping, Inc. and Errol Olton, director of Adult Education at Equality Charter School, will be our guests.

Questions and suggestions are welcome, (917.612.1951). The best and blessings to everyone!

—Josie Ferguson

Association of Building 14 Cooperators

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Co-op City Sports

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Velocity Track Club New York

Approximately 6,500 athletes converge at the Ocean Breeze Athletic Complex in Staten Island for the USA Track & Field Hershey Youth In-door National Championship! Teams from as far as Texas, Michigan, Florida and others competed in the USA Track & Field Hershey National Championship to claim the title of being the best in the country in youth athletes. After three days (Friday, March 9th to Sunday, March 11th) of competing, Velocity Track Club earned 14 medals and many athletes broke their personal record. I have been to a lot of indoor championships and this meet was more competitive than any other indoor national championship meet. To earn a medal was a great accomplishment! Plus, I believe our children performed a little harder to make me happy for my birthday (Friday, March 9th)!

Medals were given to the top six athletes in their event and division. Thirty minutes after the finals, all medalists met at the award area to receive their medals on the podium. The following Velocity athletes medaled: In the 8 & under age division: (Girls) Cameron Joseph took 6th place in the 55- meter dash. (Boys) Justice Wellington was our most decorated medalist. He earned a 5th place medal in 200 & 800 meters race and 6th place medal in the 400 meters. In the 9 & 10 age division, (Girls) Brianna Burrell took 3rd place in the long jump and received a 6th place medal for the 55-meters. (Boys) Pierce Parker earned a 3rd place medal in the 800 meters and 4th medal in the 1500 meters race. In the 11 & 12 age division, Olyvia Burrell took 2nd place in the long jump, Jada Clark took 3rd place in the high jump and 5th place in the long jump and Dakota Hickman took 4th place in the high jump. In the 1500 race walk, Tiarra Jackson took 4th place and Adonijah Washington took 5th place. Great job, athletes, parents, coaches and all who support us! This was a total village accomplishment!

Athletes and coaches will take a much-needed month break before training for our outdoor season.

Velocity Track Club New York is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit. One hundred percent of your donation will go towards helping our children. Support our youth, so they can continue to do great things! For additional information, you can go to

Velocity Track Club athletes sporting their medals from the USA Track & Field Hershey Youth Indoor National Championship.

our website, Velocitytrack.org, or contact me, Coach Winston Dinkins, at 914441-6196 or email, watclt@aol.com.

—Winston Dinkins

Deep-felt Gratitude

The family of the late Heneroso Antonio Illis, known to many as “Tony,” would like to express their heartfelt gratitude to all who attended the memorial service held on Saturday, March 3rd in the Dreiser Center.

Tony’s allegiance and love for his family was strong and endearing. He also had many “adopted” young people in the Co-op City community who called him “Uncle Tony.”

During the memorial, many recalled Tony’s many unique qualities. He always presented himself in a calm manner, but if angered, his passion could be greatly aroused. He loved to laugh and make those around him laugh. If you needed a shoulder to lean on, he was there; a great listener with loads of advice based on quiet, measured wisdom. He was also a great story teller and jokester.

Tony spoke five languages – Dutch, Papimento, English, Spanish and German.

He was known as a lover of women and Caribbean music.

Others recalled Tony’s unwavering commitment to the Co-op City community.

As founder of the Black Forum, he led the organization’s very successful food distribution program in Co-op City, as well as sponsored a number of healthy living programs such as exercise classes and healthy food preparation work-

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shops; defensive driving classes; various youth programs, such as the Lyons Mane Track Club and provided internship opportunities for youngsters. Some even recalled the famous New Year’s Eve parties from many years ago which Tony helped organize.

Tony’s activism also extended to the Riverbay Board of Directors on which he served many years dediThe family of Tony Illis cating his efforts always to putting the welfare of the residents of this community first. He was one of their staunchest advocates during some of the community’s roughest years.

Tony would tell us if he were here, not to mourn him, but to celebrate, smile and remember the great memories he shared with us. We are forever grateful to everyone who came to celebrate Tony’s memory with us, who sent cards and called to express their sympathy. We deeply appreciate you all.

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Building 15B Association

We would like to thank Captain David Perez, Sgt. Wright, Detective Mora, Officer Pitt and Lobby Attendant Supervisor Penn for attending our meeting on March 8th. It was a very informative meeting.

Thanks to all those cooperators who attended and we wish more would attend. Remember, if you see something, say something.

—Sandy Krasnove

Building 21 Association

Better and Better Every Day in Every Way All of us want a better CO-OP City, and the best way to have that is to be informed and to take advantage of the infrastructure that protects and guides us. “We,” the people of CO-OP City, have chosen to live here, in a “Cooperative” community. We are not tenants; we are cooperators and shareholders. CO-OP City is the best kept secret in New York, hands down. We must cooperate with each other in order to make and keep our community one of the best places to live in New York.

How do we do that? Our intention is to answer that question in The Tank. THINK TANK at Building 21 needs your input. Read on, and find out more.

Floor Captains will make CO-OP City Work Better…All we ask of anyone kind enough to be a Floor Captain is as follows: 1. CONTACT NUMBERS (FOR YOUR FLOOR ONLY) • LIST ALL EMERGENCY CONTACT NUMBERS AND DISTRIBUTE TO EACH NEIGHBOR 2. CO-OP CITY TIMES • PLACE THEM AT EACH APARTMENT DOOR (delivered on Saturdays) 3. ELEVATOR NOTICES • READ THEM AND TALK TO YOUR NEIGHBORS ABOUT THEM 4. PROMOTE: • MEETINGS, CLUBS AND GATHERINGS 5. ENCOURAGE • YOUR NEIGHBORS TO: VOTE – VOTE – VOTE! IN THE RIVERBAY ELECTION • MAKE CALLS TO THE RIVERBAY OFFICES SECURITY 718-671-3050 CSO OFFICES 718-320-3300 The 21 Association Rewards Point Program is in full swing…The rewards are for all 21 Association members, but not 21 association board members.

Note: A member is a shareholder who has paid their annual $5 dues to the building association. Any shareholder of CO-OP City is eligible to be a paid member of the Building 21 Association. Note: Last season’s winner of $300 is a resident of Building 20.

GET INVOLVED THIS YEAR!!!

THINK TANK at Building 21 is in session every Friday at 8:30 p.m. This is where we listen and discuss your ideas in an effort to empower each and every shareholder in CO-OP City. THINK TANK at Building 21 is where we develop these ideas in “The Gathering Room” in the rear of the B Section. ALL are welcome. Come and bring a friend with you. Did you know that the 21 Association Rewards Points Program was developed in a Think Tank session???

If you have any questions regarding the 21 Association, you have three ways of gaining information. EMAIL: 21association@gmail.com. CALL: 347.504.1821. ATTEND the monthly meetings which are held every 4th Thursday in “The Gathering Room” in the rear of the B-section at 7 p.m. All monies collected (i.e. annual dues, etc.) are turned in to our treasurer and installed in the association’s bank account.

We are dedicated to the self-development and empowerment of every shareholder in CO-OP City.

We are passionate about the community in which we live. Are you??? Come and join us at Building 21, sometime soon. Each one of us, multiplied by all of us, equals A FORCE FOR GOOD. Happy St. Patrick’s Day!!! See you around the neighborhood!

—Michelle Marbury

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Building 12 Cooperators Civic Association

Greetings! Our next meeting is Monday, March 26, 7 p.m., activity room. We are in the process of securing a guest speaker at our meeting.

Spend Your Pre-Mother’s Day With Us. We still have seats available to see “JESUS” at the Sight and Sound Millennium Theatre, on Saturday, May 12, leaving at 7 a.m., from Building 12. Adults, $165 per person, each child under the age of 11 is $140. Payments due by March 31. Please make checks payable to Building 12 Cooperators Civic Association, 120 Casals Pl., 26L, Bronx, NY 10475. Contact Sonja, 718-379-7841; Sonia at 718-379-8305 or Donald, 917-848-0122.

We have sent to the postmaster and Congressman Engel a letter outlining our issues with the P.O. regarding their delivery of mail and the Connor Street P.O. In our letter to them, we also asked that they meet with us to discuss the above.

Best wishes to all who are celebrating a special event this month. Our thoughts and prayers go out to everyone who has suffered a loss or is sick and shut-in.

If you see something, say something. To contact CCPD (Public Safety), call 718-671-3050.

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

—Sonja Maxwell

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Co-op City Times / March 17, 2018 Join us at our parallel forum of the 62nd session of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women, titled “From African Soil to the Mississippi Delta” on Thursday, March 22 at 10:30 a.m.

Forum Background: The 62nd Session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) is a functional commission of the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC). It is the principal global policy-making body dedicated exclusively to gender equality and advancement of women. Each year, representatives of Member States gather at United Nations Headquarters in New York to evaluate progress on gender equality, identify challenges, set global standards and formulate concrete policies to promote gender equality and women's empowerment worldwide.

Our speakers include: Moderator: Mojubaolu Olufunke Okome, Ph.D., Professor of Political Science, African & Women Studies, Brooklyn College, CUNY/Thuli Dumakude, South African-born singer-songwriter and Broadway actress and original leading cast member of the Lion King/Yvette Modestin, Red de Mujeres Afrolatinoamericanas Afrocaribeñas y de la Diaspora, and Sade Turnipseed, Ph.D., Khafre, Inc., Mississippi Valley State University (virtual presentation).

Register through Eventbrite: http://bit.ly/2FcPjnl For information: DrammehCenter@gmail.com.

Celebrate With Us Our 25th Anniversary …

July 7 – 12, on an historic 5-night cruise through the North Atlantic Ocean corridor to Bermuda, with activists, supporters, artists, entrepreneurs, healers, interfaith and cultural workers to honor those lost in the Middle Passage. Join us for a libation at sunrise and memorial at sea – 400 nautical miles off the coast of Bermuda to say “Thank You” to our ancestors.

Note: Prices are subject to change without notice.

We encourage you to reserve as early as possible, as costs will increase according to availability. For information about securing your deposit, call Sophia Facey: 917-754-0081 or email: LUTT2018@gmail.com.

LIKE US on our Facebook page, facebook.com/ DrammehInstitute, P.O. Box 558, Co-op City Station, Bronx, NY 10475.

—Elise Edwards

Drammeh Center

Church of God’s Children

Church of God’s Children, located at 127 Dreiser Loop, patio level to the right of Montefiore Clinic, welcomes you to a Word teaching house of worship.

We invite you with open arms to come along to our church, we hope that you can join with us in worship and God's word.

If you have needs, and want someone to listen and to pray, we're here for you with open hearts and God's love to give away.

Schedule of Services: Sunday – Spanish Worship 9:30 a.m.; English Worship, 1:15 p.m.; Sunday Bible Studies – Spanish Women Studies; English Women & Men Studies; English Children Studies, 11:30 a.m.; Monday-Fasting-Prayer-Word Study, 9:30 a.m.; Wednesday - Intercessory Prayer & The Word, 7 p.m. Sat., July 21 – Trip to Sight & Sound in Lancaster, PA to see the new show titled “Jesus.” Trip includes: Bus fare, movie in bus, discount coupons to

the infamous Tanger Outlets Shopping-mall chain featuring a variety of brand-name & designer outlet stores. Dinner at the Hershey Farm, a full-service family restaurant offering a scrumptious all you can eat dinner and dessert smorgasbord. Adults, $181; children up to 12, $119. Reserve your seat, $50 deposit. Call 718-790-9120 for info.

Holy Week March 26-30 – Church will be open all week for prayer, 7 p.m. Easter Sunday, there will be one combined bilingual service at 10:30 a.m.

There will be a CB #10 Ad-Hoc Co-op City and Municipal Services joint committee meeting on Wednesday, April 4 at 7:30 p.m. at 177 Dreiser Loop, Auditorium A. All are welcome to attend.

March is Women’s History Month. A shout-out to all women who have made a difference in someone’s life – that would be all of you.

—Bishop Nancy Rosario

Building 13 Association

Today: Women Keeping It Real: WKIR is always an inspiring, insightful and informative social gathering where we exchange information, empower and encourage each other. Join us at our next gathering on Saturday, March 17, 6:30-8:30) so make a note and save the date. We welcome new participants so just drop by, but remember, you must be 18 and over to participate.

Earth Day Parade: On April 21 (rain date: April 22nd), the Rivers Run Community Garden, in conjunction with the Co-op City Little League, will have a parade starting approximately at 10 a.m. at the Greenway stage and proceed to the little league. Garden tours, baseball games, workshops and BBQ is on the agenda. Save the date and participate. Learn to Reduce, Recycle and Reuse in your community.

We will be collecting dues and notarizing affidavits soon so check the bulletin board for updates.

Hungry for some lobster, shrimp, chicken, ribs and all types of deliciousness? Then join us Saturday, July 14, for our 2nd All-You-Can-Eat bonanza LOBSTERFEAST at the Nordic Lodge, and 4-hour casino stay at Foxwoods with outlet shopping at Tangers. The cost is $165 per person (includes taxes and gratuities). To reserve your seat, your deposit of $85 is due now. Final payment is due April 30.

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: Sherrie Hernandez at 914-837-5970; Gail Sharbaan, treasurer, at 718-671-3801 or Leslie Peterson at 718320-1370 (daddpeterson@aol.com). Our website is http://www.bldg13assoc.com or email us at bthirteen.assoc@yahoo.com.

Again, thanks for making our team work.

—Leslie Peterson

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Director’s Viewpoint

Evelyn Turner

In recognition of Women’s History Month, I would like to celebrate two Guardian Angels and share how they are connected to the late great Frederick Douglass and Co-op City.

The struggle that Douglass endured throughout his life from slavery to freedom and his legacy lives on today. It is documented that by 1877 Frederick Douglass had attained a level of success’ and prosperity unmatched by both Black and White. Born a slave to an African-American named Harriet Bailey, he never knew his father except that he was a White man.

After being taken away to live with his grandmother, his mother had to sneak and see him at night, walk twelve miles back to her plantation before sunrise or be whipped if she was late. She reportedly died when Frederick was about seven years old. He was not allowed to attend the funeral. In his writings, he tells the story of how he was often wakened by the cries of slaves being beaten. He witnessed his own Aunt Hester being tied to a hook and whipped.

Frederick Douglass discovered the power of learning and reportedly concluded that the road to freedom was paved by his ability to educate himself.

He grew to detest his enslavers and the peculiar institution of slavery. He became one of the country’s greatest orators of his time and used his voice and pen to defend the anti-slavery cause.

Douglass exposed the evils of slavery in his narratives and speeches all over the world. “I have never placed my opposition to slavery on a basis so narrow as my own enslavement, but rather upon the indestructible and unchangeable laws of human nature, every one of which is perpetually and flagrantly violated by the slave system,” wrote Douglass.

On September 1, 1877, Douglass purchased the Cedar Hill estate, fifteen acres for $6,700 paid to

Celebrating Guardian Angels

Freedmen’s Savings and Trust Company. The home initially consisted of six to 14 rooms and later converted into a 21-room mansion. Somehow, Douglass got around a restrictive clause indicating no property was to be sold or leased to any Negros, Mulatto, and person of African or Irish descent.

Fast forward, a heart attack claimed his life at age 77 on February 20, 1895. In his Will, he left his estate to his second wife, Helen. Because he failed to gain the proper number of signatures on his will, it was challenged and seized by his children from his first wife. The house was put up for public auction for $15,000 and Helen was able to purchase it back. In 1900 at Helen’s request, the United States Congress chartered the Frederick Douglass Memorial and Historical Association (FDMHA). This organization had to partner with The National Association of Colored Women (NACW) to pay off the loan left by Helen.

In 1916, the Angel who came to the rescue of the estate was Madam C.J. Walker who reportedly had the money to save the property. She was able to later burn the mortgage.

Then through the work and involvement of Mary McLeod Bethune and struggles of many others, the site was thereby added to the National Park Service

by Public Law 87-633 on September 5, 1962. Plans for restoration were completed by January 1972 and officially opened to the public in February 1982. In 1988, the home was renamed Frederick Douglass National Historic Site.

The Guardian Angel Of Cedar Hill – Gladys B. Parham came on the scene in 1949 after initially discovering the grounds’ terrible neglect with her Cub Scout Troop. After reading about what Frederick Douglass had done for his race and America, she insisted her Cub Scouts and family (self, included) assist in ensuring Douglass’ home and the grounds were taken care of while advocates and government negotiated. Her beginning salary was $25 monthly. A heart attack claimed her life at age 77 in 1983. In her memory, a plaque has been erected for the world to see: “In recognition of her steadfast dedication to

Building 9 Association

Our 3rd Annual International Food Night is scheduled for this evening at 7 p.m. Bring a dish to share with your neighbors.

International Women's Day was Thursday, March 8th. #WePersist. Our 2nd Annual Women's History Month movie 'Belle' is scheduled for next Saturday, March 24th. Please join us.

We will decorate our lobbies for St. Patrick's Day, Palm Week, Easter Week and Passover.

Annual building association dues continue to be Assemblyman Michael Benedetto with Building 9 collected. Please support your building association Association members. as we strive to support you.

Greetings.

At the Buildings and Grounds Committee meetAt our March 8th membership meeting, it was our ing, I spoke with Riverbay managers (Warren honor to host New York State Assembly Member Mitchell, Vanessa Aldea and Toma K.) regarding the Michael R. Benedetto, 82nd District, as our guest leak from the above breezeway that causes moisture speaker. As is his custom, Assemblyman Benedetto's conditions around the laundry room overhead pipes. discourse was engaging, informative and empowering. The laundry drainage issue has been reported to Assemblyman Benedetto spoke about his per- CoinMach.

Regina Renee Russell, our resident thespian, is sonal journey, his political mission, his passion for serving his constituents, and his pay-it-forward prac- being cast in the stage production of "Much Ado tice. From MTA bus and train service, to an update About Nothin'," March 15th - March 24th. For tickets on the rail service coming to Section 5, to highway go to Hamletisntdead.com. service-road clean ups, to potholes. No concern was We are sad to report the passing of our long-time too small. No question went unanswered. We thank friend and neighbor, Mrs. Elaine Pensky of Building our Assembly member for his service and for the 9B. Our condolences to her family and friends for time he shared with us. We thank all 30 of our mem- their loss. We will miss her contagious smile and her bers in attendance for coming out in support of our sharp wit.

Starbucks is coming to the old Checkers location. meeting.

As regards to the proposed 6-story hotel across Parents, we have a date for our youth group tour of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. We are from 2100 Bartow Avenue, Community Board #10 scheduled to tour on Monday, April 2nd. For security District Manager Matthew Cruz will explore inviting purposes, the Federal Reserve Bank requires the full the owners to address community concerns. names of all visitors, in advance. All persons over 16 We are awaiting more information on the proyears old are required to present valid ID. In addi- posed animal shelter at 500 Bartow Avenue. tion, the Building 9 Association will require parents' The Building 9 Association Executive Board has written permission for well-behaved young ones an I.D.E.A.: Information, Diversity, Empowerment, between the ages of 12 and 17 to attend with us. Advancement.

"Chance favors the prepared mind." –Louis Pasteur Please speak with any Building 9 Association Exec—Linda Collins utive Board member. Space is limited.

the preservation and maintenance of the Frederick Douglass home,” ERECTED BY THE FREDERICK DOUGLASS MEMORIAL AND HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION 1987.

Gladys Parham was the 3rd of 12 children (9 girls, 3 boys) born on a farm in Warrenton, (Inez) North Carolina to Annie and William Young. My mother was the youngest of the nine girls. My aunt Gladys was honored by the National Park Rangers and family members in Washington, D.C. on Saturday, March 10, 2018. Primary data (a letter in her own words) of her life experiences was presented and will be placed in the historical archives. I was one of the guest speakers.

Self-Guided Tours: My community is invited to add the Frederick Douglass Home to your list when visiting Washington, D.C in the future. You will begin your visit at the Visitor Center where you can purchase books, etc. You will also view a 17-minute film and exhibits on the life of Frederick Douglass.

You will see a portrait of Ida B. Wells-Barnett who was reportedly a friend and a frequent visitor. She was also an angel in her own right for her advocacy against lynching.

Frederick Douglass’ most intricate and personal facets of his life are preserved at Cedar Hill. The mission of the family is to pass on his/her story for this generation to enjoy and be inspired.

At this time in America’s history, we need champions of civil equality with great strength and resiliency. We need to continue creating the likes of Frederick Douglass, Madam C.J. Walker and Gladys Parham.

The National Park Service invites you, Co-op City, to help preserve the history and legacy of Frederick Douglass and to pass it on for generations to enjoy and be inspired. Plan a bus trip to Washington, DC. This director is inspired to read all Douglass’ works and teach the children. Will you join me?

Yours in Truth and Service: Contact me at: eturner@riverbayboard.com or call me at 917-3241033. Write: Evelyn M. Turner, LCSW, 1049 Bartow Ave. Bronx, NY 10475.

Building 27 Association

Greetings, neighbors. Well, we received a surprise nor’easter; not one but two. The wind was quite powerful for a few days, but I hope all is well with our neighbors. Take heart, spring is only a few days away, let’s hope.

Public Hearing – was held Tuesday, February 27, before the city’s Board of Standards and Appeals located in downtown, Manhattan, regarding the LED billboards installed at the site of Bartow and Baychester Avenues. Co-op City cooperators showed up and stated their case. Kudos to them, and we will stay the fight.

Also take note that a state-of-the-art animal shelter is in the works by the city. A permit has been filed to build a six-story hotel to be located at 2158 Bartow Ave., a place where activity is, however, we just did not notice.

By the way, there is now a Starbucks built at the Checkers location in Bay Plaza. Checkers is long gone and we were not aware that this was going to happen as well.

Stay Alert to what’s happening around us, and begin to become proactive as opposed to reacting.

It has come to the attention of the association that garbage is again being thrown from Building 27B on the east side of the building. Garbage also has been left in the elevators of Bldg. 27A. Come on, folks, get it together and appreciate your building and community. There are cameras everywhere and you will be fined a hefty community fine.

Building 27 General Meeting is to be held Thursday, March 29, 7 p.m. Possible guest speaker, stay tuned.

Remember others who are in bereavement. Contact Lydia Rondon at (718) 583-3030 to share news of any sickness or if a neighbor has deceased.

Please continue to pray for our Board members to make the best decisions for our homes and community. Pray for peace amongst the nation’s leaders.

—H. Overman

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Black Forum

Defensive Driving Course Next course: April 14; 9:00 a.m.-3 p.m., Dreiser Center, room 1. Lower your liability insurance cost by 10% and remove up to four points from your driver’s license. Please make checks of $35, payable to ‘Black Forum of CO-OP City,’ and mail to 177 Dreiser Loop, Room 20, Bronx, NY 10475 at least 1½ 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 Friday to register and assure seating. Please bring your current driver’s license and a pen. (718) 320-8035.

Nordic Lodge & Foxwoods Casino Trip The Saturday, August 18, trip to Nordic Lodge and Foxwoods Casino is now sold out. We appreciate everyone who expressed interest. Those who missed payments must catch up immediately to keep their reservation. Please pay cash in person for missed payments. NO REFUNDS. Pick-up and drop-off are at Dreiser Loop, Asch Loop and Section 5. Please call 917-209-5334 or 718-320-0033 if you have questions.

Sands Casino - Bethlehem, PA Saturday, June 16; $45. Round-trip transportation included. NO REFUNDS. Casino rebates: $20 slot & $5 food. Monies due by June 1. Please deliver cash payments to the office. We'll collect monies now to reserve your seat. Call 917209-5334 or 718-320-0033 for inquiries.

Emergency Food Program (10475 residents only) Our mission is to provide food pantry services to those facing economic hardships. Brand new guests must bring a current photo ID to register for the program.

ONLY accepted IDs: are driver’s and non-driver's licenses, and the ID NYC card.

Bring four clean shopping bags and cart (if available). You'll be issued a card that must be shown on every visit to pick up food. Only ONE participant per household.

Buildings 27, 28, 29, 32 and 33 must pick up food on Thursdays at the New Vision Church, 115 Einstein Loop, 11 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. Buildings 26, 30, 31, 34

National Council Of Negro Women

Women's History Month offers a perfect opportunity to celebrate the character and accomplishments of our own past National Chairs.

Our founder, Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune, established NCNW in 1935 as an "organization of organizations." Dr. Bethune founded Bethune Cookman University, helped integrate women and Blacks into federal government service, and was a founder of the United Negro College Fund.

Dr. Bethune was succeeded by Dr. Dorothy Boulding Ferebee, a physician and perhaps the most renowned Black woman of her generation. Dr. Ferebee assured that NCNW would emphasize the status of women's health. She also honed NCNW's vision as a champion for fair and equal treatment in the military, housing, employment and voting.

Ms. Vivian Carter Mason took the helm in 1953. She served as the first Black female administrator in New York City's Department of Welfare. Under her leadership, NCNW took a heightened interest in international affairs, including the U.N. Commission on the Status of Women, the American Association for the United Nations and the International Council of Women of the World. Ms. Mason's legacy is that today, NCNW is recognized as an NGO by the United Nations.

From 1957 until her death in 2010, Dr. Dorothy Irene Height was NCNW's standard bearer. Dr. Height had the task of leading NCNW through the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s. She met with every U.S. President while presiding over NCNW. She also assured the organization's future by arranging to purchase the historic headquarters at 633 Pennsylvania Avenue.

Dr. Barbara Shaw heroically led NCNW through the grief and sense of loss following Dr. Height's demise. She held the organization together through her faith and dedication to NCNW's mission.

Women’s Celebration Program – Save the date, Saturday, April 21. This will be an afternoon free event in room 4, Dreiser Center. The theme is “Love Yourself.” This will be a literary afternoon of poetry, book excerpts, play monologues and recitations that will all encompass self-care, self-esteem and the strength of Black women. If interested in taking part, please email worrellswords@aol.com.

Spirit Cruise Pre-Mothers’ Day Celebration – We will once again celebrate Mother’s Day on a Gospel Luncheon Cruise on Saturday, May 12, for a delightful 2-hour cruise with a lunch buffet, DJ and dancing, skyline views on New York Harbor and great gospel music as well. Mother will be delighted! For just $80 per person, your preparations are complete. For information, contact (718) 379-3788 or (347) 602-5600 or (917) 670-4012. Checks are payable to NCNW Co-op City Section and can be mailed to P.O. Box 93, Bronx, NY 10475. No refunds, please.

Bethune Height Recognition Program – We are planning our 44th Annual Bethune Height Recognition Program on Saturday, May 19, at Russo’s On the Bay, 162-45 Cross Bay Boulevard, Howard Beach, NY. This is a celebration in which all NCNW sections in New York State come together to support and live the legacies of NCNW’s founder, Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune and Dr. Dorothy I. Height, Chair/President Emerita. The luncheon will be from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m.

Cost: $100.

—Joyce Howard

and 35 must go to the Evangelical Church, 2350 Palmer Avenue, 11 a.m. - 12:45 p.m., also on Thursdays. Section 5 townhouses can visit either church. Other buildings and townhouses must pick up at Dreiser, room 20.

Dreiser food distribution hours are Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, 11 a.m. 12:45 p.m., room 20.

Pilot Program: Dreiser hours extended Tuesdays, 5 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.; Saturdays, April 14, May 12 and June 9, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. All hours are subject to change based on demand. New and currently registered guests are welcome to participate in extended hours.

Re-certification for 2017 guests: April 3 - 13 during regular hours.

Contact Reach out to us if you have questions, (718) 320-8035 or coopcityblackforum@ gmail.com. We look forward to hearing from you.

—D. Illis

Historic Visit To Frederick Douglass Mansion In Washington, DC Co-op City shareholder and Board Director Evelyn Turner attended and participated in an historic ceremony in Washington, DC last Saturday, March 10, when her aunt, Gladys Parham, was honored by the National Park Rangers for her dedication to preserving and maintaining a piece of American history – the Cedar Hill mansion of Frederick Douglass, a slave who escaped after two failed attempts and became one of the country’s leading abolitionists, social reformer, orator, writer and statesman. Ms. Parham’s handwritten life experiences was presented by her family to the National Park Rangers and will be placed into the historical archives. Ms. Turner was one of the speakers at the ceremony.

Photo by A. Adams

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Broun Place Townhouse Association

From Broun Place Townhouse Association: Today, recognition is given to St. Patrick, a Scotsman, who adopted Ireland, and walked and talked what he believed. It is a cultural and religious celebration held on March 17th, the traditional death date of Saint Patrick (c. AD 385–461), the foremost patron saint of Ireland.

Broun Place congratulates Ms. Michelle Marbury for being acknowledged by Councilperson King as a leading female community activist. Among her many accomplishments, Ms. Marbury led the organization of the Section 4 Partnership.

Our neighbors thank the Grounds Department for their great clean up of Broun Place following the severe Nor’easter that truly upset our neighborhood. Around Broun Place, we notice that Co-op Times are still being dumped in our waste cans. This has been reported. They are not supposed to be dumped in our pedestrian bins. Do not leave your old shoes, etc. outside the dumpster bins. If you think they are recyclable, put them in the bins by the garages. Regarding your patios, please tie and secure your patio items.

Please be on the lookout for young adults throwing pebbles at our Broun Place apartments. Sunday, March 4, there was an incident. Report them! We weren’t fast enough to get photos of the perpetrators, but descriptions were given to Public Safety. More surveillance cameras are not on the near horizon for Broun Place. We have been told there are four installed around Broun Place.

Again, congratulations on the win at the

BSA. Testimony was undeniable. If you went on the bus, tell us your story. And thanks again, Leslie Peterson and Linda Collins, for sharing your experience. These two ladies spent half their day on the hearings, then attended “Cooperator’s United” that evening.

Bravo to their citizenship! The 7-Eleven lot is registered to Baychester Retail III, LLC at (347) 850-7446. The owner listed on the (public) building documents is Joshua Goldman at (646) 660-4254. Call 3-1-1 and the Planning Board to complain.

The national conversation about the “AR15” rifle continues. “AR” stands for ArmaLite rifle, after the company that developed it in the 1950’s. We extend our heartfelt sympathy to all the folks feeling pain or loss.

We will be following up on the “key” situation with the Garage Department. How about you getting in on this discussion? We have noticed the extreme deterioration of the road, Bellamy Loop South by Building 21.

We must get them repaired, call 3-1-1 and put your complaint in.

High rise buildings are getting new lobbies, do you think we could get a sign or two?

Have you directed visitors and cabs, deliveries, etc. “drive down past Bellamy Loop, Broun Place is the townhouse cluster at the end?”

The next meeting is April 19, in Bartow Community Center. Maintenance, the paint job on the flyer display box is great!

Wakanda forever!

—Eva Lazaar

Building 24 Association

At our last meeting, Board member Bernard Cylich updated us on various projects Riverbay is working on.

Included in the conversation were plans for lobby renovations, Dreiser renovations, building elevators, convectors – possible use of a vacuum system on 2nd and 3rd floors to eliminate clogs, a new garage access system, the Power Plant where installation of the new boiler is still in process and the possible rental of garage roof space for solar panel installation. We had a lively discussion where Director Cylich fielded all questions and assured us that work in all those areas is moving forward.

Our next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, March 21st at 7 p.m. in the community room outside the building’s rear entrance under the portico to the right. We’ll start plan-

ning our Spring Cake Sale, discuss plans to fix up our community room by building some new shelving enabling us to move accumulated materials into the garden room, discuss apartment transfers, a children’s books shelf for the laundry room, Buildings and Grounds concerns, and ideas for a bus trip.

All cooperators are welcome to join the conversation and discuss any of their concerns about conditions in and around the building and the community-at-large. Shareholders’ concerns matter. By voicing these concerns at building association and committee meetings, we can affect positive change.

Join us as we exercise our shareholder muscles and build a stronger Co-op. See you on Wednesday, the 21st in the community room at 7 p.m. Refreshments will be served.

—Bruce Silberman

Building 26 Association

Crazy March weather greetings to our Co-op City families, friends, merchants, and especially our new residents. Stay warm!

March is Women's History Month so give thanks and show sincere appreciation to the lovely women in your life (past and or present) who've made many sacrifices to help make you become the wonderful person you are.

Congratulations to everyone celebrating birthdays, anniversaries, new births, and other celebrated events during the month of March.

Well wishes for a speedy recovery to those of you who are sick, hospitalized or homebound.

Our sincere condolences to those families who have unfortunately experienced the loss of a loved one. May God bless you with strength during your difficult time of bereavement.

Last Sunday, we sprung ahead because of daylight saving time, but don't forget to test your smoke detectors and change the batteries. It isn't necessary to change the batteries on smoke detectors newly installed by Riverbay. Those smoke detectors have a tenyear battery.

Safety First – Remember to lock your doors. Several apartments in Section 1 were burglarized. Unfortunately, some residents leave their doors unlocked while doing laundry and/or while running errands to the store. Bad decision. Lock your doors. No excuses!

If you see something, please say something by immediately calling 9-1-1 for emergencies and 3-1-1 for non-emergencies.

Please help keep our buildings and the surrounding community clean by properly disposing your garbage in the nearest receptacle. Take bulk garbage and large boxes to the basement.

Have a safe and blessed week.

—YuVonne Lewis

NAACP Co-op City Branch #2210

National Association for the Advancement of Colored People Mailing Address: P.O. Box 75-3111 Einstein Station, Bronx, NY10475 Address: 135 Einstein Loop, room #36, Bronx, NY 10475 Telephone: (718) 320-3210; email: naacpccity2210@gmail.com Committee/President’s Written Report Date of Event: March 5, 6-9 p.m.

Committee Members: N/A Opening: Three Fifth Clause Awareness Day Body: On March 5, 2018, I, along with Alfred Lynch, Civic Engagement chair, attended the three-fifth clause awareness day event at the national African theatre. The panel consisted of Courtney Bennett, executive director of 100 Black Men; Keisha Sutton James, VP, Inner City Broadcasting; Rev. Dr. Deborah Jenkins, Faith@Work Christian Church; Bertha Lewis, The Black Institute; Tyesha Maddox, assistant professor, Fordham University and Minister Abdul Hafeez Muhammad, Mosque #7. Vanessa Tyler served as moderator. The audience was fully educated on the three-fifth clauses and the importance to amend the laws.

Summary: Every organization should go out and educate the community on the three-fifth clauses and the fight to change the laws.

—Jerome Rice

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Retirees Of Dreiser Loop Travel Events: (*price includes Coach Bus; located at Dreiser Loop, in front of H&R Block) • May 17th** (Thurs.) “HUNTERDON HILLS PLAYHOUSE THEATRE,” NJ. Showtime: 11:00 a.m. Price: $75. Deposit: $40. Balance $35 due Mon., April 19. (**Date changed.) Contact: Serita G., 347-564-5722/Barbara W., 718-320-0500.

• July 10-12th (Tues.-Thurs.) “DOVER DOWNS HOTEL & CASINO.” Price: Double $400/Single $490. Deposit required $100. Two payments each $150 double/$195. FINAL payment: May 21. Contact: Serita G., 347-5645722/Barbara W., 718-320-0500.

Theatre Committee (*price includes van transportation from Dreiser Loop opposite Rehab Center): • April 29th (Sun.). Price: $70. “FESTIVAL OF PRAISE PRESENTS TEXTURE OF A MAN” gospel show featuring Fred Hammond, Donny McClurkin, Take Six and others. Lehman Center, 6 p.m. show. Deposit $35. Balance $35 due

by Thurs., March 22nd. Contact: Eleanor Barlow, 718-324-7847.

• May16th (Wed.). Price: $65.** “SISTER ACT” at Westchester Broadway Theatre. Deposit $35 ASAP. $30 balance due by April 12. (**Price correction.)

Contact: Marie Green-Ryan, 718-671-4949.

Remember – Your deposit, along with your name and telephone number, is required to reserve your trip &/or theatre seat. A check or money order only payable to RETIREES OF DREISER LOOP will be accepted. Committee members will be available in the Dreiser clubroom 19 (718-379-0377) on Mondays and/or Thursdays, 2:00-5:00 p.m.

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

Our next JAZZ UP YOUR HEALTH WITH A SENIOR SPA DAY, will be Wednesday, March 28th. Call Claudette D., 718-379-4784, or Hattie L., 718-671-8449, if interested in joining us on our upcoming SENIOR SPA DAY. “Do you want to be happy? Let go of what’s gone, be grateful for what remains, and look forward to what is coming.” —Author unknown.

—Claudette Davis

unteer to join the effort to turn NYS officially BLUE. The Co-op City Working Families Mission As a political party, Working Families works to elect the most progressive candidates possible who will stand in the way of all regressive legislation. Hence phone banking with No-IDC. As a civic action group, Co-op City Indivisible (an aspiring Co-op City certified community organization) promotes progressive causes, such as aiding the exciting new push for gun safety.

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 The next meeting of the WFP is scheduled for this Tuesday, March 20th at 7:30 p.m. in room 35, Einstein Community Center, Section Five. WF meetings are held on the third Tuesday of each month, through June. All progressives are welcome.

For more information, please email mpjazz@optonline.net. —Mary Pearson

Co-op City Working Families Party

On the Agenda for This Tuesday’s Meeting Gun Regulation – Let’s rally for Co-op City’s youth with some financial support.

The March For Our Lives, organized by the survivors of the Florida massacre and joined by youth of our entire nation, will take place next Saturday, March 24th, in Washington, D.C. Help a neighbor’s teen out by buying her or him a seat on the bus.

No-IDC Phone Banking – Every Sunday, Monday and Wednesday is NoIDC phone banking time. What’s an IDC and why do we want no part of it? IDC stands for Independent Democratic Conference. But don’t let the word “Democratic” fool you. The IDC is an eight-member group of New York State senators who are “Democrats In Name Only” (DINOs) who vote with the Republicans on most progressive social issues. We call people who live in the Senate districts represented by these non-Democrats to make sure those residents know exactly who their state senators are! Those citizens consider themselves Democrats and they think they voted a Democrat into office. Our phone calls let them know they indeed did not! All of the eight IDC senators are facing challengers in the upcoming primaries. Go to the No-IDC website to learn how easy phone banking is — right from your home. Go to http://www.noidcny.org/take-action/vol-

Newsong Church

This Sunday’s Schedule – 135 EinJesus Claimed to be the ONLY WAY stein Loop (room 45); service at 11 a.m.

Jesus was telling His disciples that • Kidsong available in rm. 49; after He died and rose again, He • Deaf interpretation available durwould go back to Heaven to be with ing adult service. the Father…when asked what way • Good Friday Communion Servthey should follow… ice – 7 p.m., 2049 Bartow Ave., rm. 31 6 Jesus answered, “I am the way • Easter Sunday Services – 11 and the truth and the life. No one a.m. & 1 p.m. (135 Einstein Loop) comes to the Father except through For more information, visit our me.” –John 14:6 website, www.newsongchurchnyc.org.

Jesus is God. Jesus is the only way.

Jesus Is…God These radical claims are a slap in the Many people have an opinion of face to a world that refuses to believe in absolutes. In today’s culture, your Jesus and who He is, oftentimes truth is your truth and my truth is my shaped by religious traditions or by truth, and if your truth and my truth culture, but not based on the eye witdon’t mix with each other, everything ness testimonies we read about in the will be just fine! It’s called relativism.

Bible.

That’s why people say things like John, a close friend of Jesus, said “it doesn’t matter what god you worthat Jesus is Life itself. (John 1:4-5) ship, they’re all the same.” If Jesus The Apostle Paul said that Jesus is were to go on national television and the creator of all things (Colossians make these same claims, people 1:16) would be offended. They would lash Jesus made some controversial out and call Him narrow minded. claims about Himself that still upset Maybe Jesus was being “narrow people today. minded” when He said…

Jesus Claimed to be GOD 13 “Enter through the narrow gate.

One day when Jesus was teaching, For wide is the gate and broad is the some religious scholars were demandroad that leads to destruction, and ing that He tell them who He is… many enter through it. 14 But small is 30 I and the Father are one.” –John the gate and narrow the road that 10:25-33 leads to life, and only a few find it. – When the people heard this stateMatthew 7:13-14 (NIV) ment, they picked up stones to kill Friends, the reality is that Jesus’ Jesus. When Jesus saw what they claims force us to decide. He’s not were doing, He asked them why they just a prophet, or another religious wanted to kill Him, to which they teacher. He’s God in the flesh, and He replied…

33 ...because you a mere man, desires a relationship with you!

—Pastor Mike Tolone claim to be God” –John 10:25-33

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Co-op City Seventh-day Adventist Church

Community Protestant Church

Youth Ministry Explosion!

Angela Dyer, sponsor of AYM writes: If you have recently attended the Co-op City SDA Church AYM (Adventist Youth Ministry) service, you will have experienced the joy of fellowship and love for Jesus Christ through our “Bridging the Gap” theme. Just as people get together by natural cohesion to watch the Super Bowl or to watch an anticipated movie over good food, we at Co-op City SDA Church are serving diligently to nurture the same natural cohesion and we’re excited! We invite you, Co-op City’s community youth, to come and share in God’s love with us.

AYM leaders have ardently aimed at building relationships with our youth. In our first quarter, we’ve initiated ‘Secret Pal’ – wherein the youth and the older generations secretly exchange a card or a simple gift without knowing the giver and it has been such a heartwarming success! Other programs have been “What’s Wrong With That?” wherein youth ask questions which are answered with Biblical direction/support, testing our Bible knowledge through games, (re)learning and discussing the SDA fundamental beliefs, and more. Each AYM program begins with a “season of prayer.” After sundown, we’ve made cake and ice cream, eaten pizza, played board games and table tennis and simply enjoyed each other. A bowling outing is scheduled for the near future.

We recognize that the world has much too much to distract our youth and as a result we are dedicated to doing our best to maintain Christly influences in and around them. What greater benefit for the youth is there than to experience a relationship with Jesus and God’s AMAZING love, to demonstrate that loving God is not boring, that your life can be better with God at the center, to know their purpose in this world, to know that Jesus is returning soon and that we must be prepared? Youth need the Lord. It’s that simple…and we’re here to do what Jesus would do and we do it on Saturdays at 3:30 p.m.

Daniel 5:27 - Thou art weighed in the balances, and art found wanting.

“Yea, I have loved thee with an everlasting love: therefore, with loving kindness have I drawn thee” (Jeremiah 31:3).

“Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap. For he that soweth to his flesh shall of the flesh reap corruption; but he that soweth to the Spirit shall of the Spirit reap life everlasting” (Galatians 6:7,8).

“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life” (John 3: 16).

Wednesday — Food Pantry every 1st and 3rd, 4:30 – 6 p.m.

Wednesday — Prayer meeting, 7:30 – 8:30 p.m.

Saturday — Sabbath School, 9:15 a.m.

Saturday — Divine Worship, 11:00 a.m.

Saturday — Adventist Youth Program, 2:30 p.m.

Saturday — Bible Study, 4:30 p.m.

The Co-op City Seventh-day Adventist Church is located at 1010 Baychester Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475; http://coopcity22.adventistchurchconnect.org/ —Cheryl Silvera

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

Regular Church Schedule Sunday School – 9:00 a.m.

Worship Service – 11:00 a.m.

Communion Service – Every first and third Sundays Noon Day Prayer – Hour of Power – Wednesday at 12:00 p.m.

Prayer Meeting and Bible Study – Wednesday at 7:00 p.m.

The following program is at the Church’s Annex: 2053 Asch Loop North (Co-op City) Neighborhood Bible Study – Thursday at 10:00 a.m.

Other Scheduled Events On Wednesdays at noon, you are cordially invited to NOON DAY PRAYER AT CPC, an hour of Power, Prayer, Praise and Testimony. Refreshments will be served. RSVP: (718) 862-9172.

Holy Week Services At Community Protestant All Are Welcome Sunday, March 25th at 11:00 a.m.

– PALM SUNDAY Thursday, March 29th at 7:00 p.m. - MAUNDY THURSDAY SERVICE in conjunction with Co-op City Baptist Church.

• Friday, March 30th at noon – GOOD FRIDAY SERVICE – “THE SEVEN LAST WORDS.” Worship Leader – Rev. Dr. Calvin E. Owens.

Preachers: Rev. Dr. Malobe Sampson, Thessalonia Worship Center, Bronx NY; Minister Diane Asphall, Mt. Zion Christian Baptist Church, Mt. Vernon, NY; Bishop Mary Freeman, Emmanuel Church for All People, NYC; Rev. Dr. Lois Giles, Seven Lights Baptist Church,

Bronx, NY; Rev. Joseph Alrick, Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church, Bronx, NY; Rev. Dr. Thomas Johnson, Canaan Baptist Church of Christ, NYC; Rev. Dr. Sheldon Williams, Co-op City Baptist Church, Bronx, N.Y. SUNDAY, APRIL 1st, 9:30 A.M. (ONE SERVICE ONLY) – Morning Worship Service – RESURRECTION SUNDAY (EASTER SUNDAY).

• GOOD FRIDAY FISH AND CHICKEN FRY, hosted by the Shepherd’s Ministry beginning at 2:00 p.m.

Fish sandwich - $7; chicken sandwich $6; can soda and bottled water - $1 each.

Sandwiches only. To pre-order your sandwich, call the church at (718) 8629172. No pre-orders on Good Friday.

COME OUT AND ENJOY GOSPEL COMEDY AT CPC! LOL GOSPEL COMEDY SERIES AFTERNOON OF LAUGHTER WITH THE COMMUNITY, Saturday, May 19, at 3:00 p.m. hosted by Kenny Williams, presented by the Women’s Guild and Hospitality Ministry. Tickets: $25 in advance; children 12 and under, $15.

Contact (718) 320-8576; (718) 6716122, or the church, (718) 862-9172.

As James 2:26 reminds us, “…Faith without works is dead.” Thus, the Sunday School Outreach Program is asking your help in collecting eye glasses for the needy among us. Eyeglass donations may be placed in the box which will be located in the vestibule outside the sanctuary on Sundays.

Please support this worthy program by donating your old or outdated prescription eyeglasses which will be of immense benefit to someone else.

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

—Evan G. Mitchell

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Church of the 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: 8:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.

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

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

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

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

Church of the New Vision is located at 115 Einstein Loop, Bronx, NY 10475.

Telephone: (718) 671-8746 or (203) 374-3020. Mailing address: P.O. Box 75303, Bronx, NY 10475. Visit our Facebook page: Church of the New Vision concerning upcoming events and trips, or call the church.

—Sis. Carol Haque

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

Please join us for an uplifting midday service on Wednesdays starting promptly at noon. Choir rehearsal is on Thursdays at 7 p.m. and we are looking for new members. The (ECW) Episcopal Church Women meet immediately after service on the 1st Sunday of each month. Membership is open to all women of the church.

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

We look forward to welcoming you to service at 9:00 a.m. on Sunday, March 18, when we will celebrate The Fifth Sunday in Lent. Our supply priest is Father Simeon O. Johnson who will be the preacher and celebrant.

Members who have not yet submitted their 2018 Pledge Cards are encouraged to complete and submit them as soon as possible.

Current Events and More 1. Come out and enjoy some homemade cakes at our Annual Cake Sale today, Saturday, March 17, from noon until sold out.

2. Vestry Meeting, Saturday, March 24, 10 a.m.

3. Holy Week Services: Palm Sunday, March 25, Distribution of Palms; Maundy Thursday, March 29, 7 p.m. Washing of Feet and Stripping of Altar; Good Friday Service with Stations of the Cross, March 30, noon; Easter Sunday, April 1, Hallelujah Service at 9 a.m.

By popular request, women are expected to wear hats.

4. Try your luck with the ECW raffle. The tickets are $1 each and $5 for a book of 6. Drawing is on Thursday, May 10, and winners need not be present.

5. Join us for a fun-filled afternoon on Saturday, May 26, as we celebrate St. Joseph’s Day with a luncheon at Eastwood Manor in the Bronx.

The event starts at noon and ends at 5:00 p.m.

Donation: Adults $100, children 12 and under $50. For tickets, contact Renee, 718-379-6511; Dorothea, 718-304-4335; Janice, 718-781-0273; Merville, 718320-2089; Yvonne, 718-671-8815.

Reminder: Notary Public Service is available to the congregation (free of charge). If interested, please speak with Merville ahead of time.

Outreach Program: Collection of non-perishable food for the feeding program at Grace Episcopal Church in West Farms is ongoing. Please remember to donate.

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

“Create in me a clean heart, O God, * and renew a right Spirit within me.” — Psalm 51:11 —Merville Chambers

Pentecostal Tabernacle

The Pentecostal Tabernacle welcomes everyone to attend worship service at 100 Co-op City Blvd., Building 22A, Bronx, NY 10475 (main lobby).

Services are as follows: Sunday School for all age group at 10:30 a.m. Worship Service begins at 11:45 a.m.

Wednesday morning prayer and fasting service will be held at 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Bible study and prayer meeting will also be held every Wednesday evening at 7:30 p.m.

Friday night youth service starts at 7:30 p.m.

Focus: The Home-A Center of Worship, Deuteronomy 6:1-9 1. Now these are the commandments, the statues, and the judgments, which the Lord your God commanded to teach you, that ye might do them in the land whither ye go to possess it: 2. That thou mightiest fear the Lord thy God, to keep all his statutes and his commandments, which I command thee, thou, and thy son, and thy son’s son, all the days of thy life; and that thy days may be prolonged.

3. Hear therefore, O Israel, and observe to do it; that it may be well with thee, and that ye may increase mightily, as the Lord God of thy fathers hath promised thee, in the land that floweth with milk and honey.

4. Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God is one Lord: 5. And thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thine heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy might.

6. And these words, which I command thee this day, shall be in thine heart: 7. And thou shalt teach them diligently unto thy children, and shalt talk of them when thou sittest in thine house, and when thou walkest by the way, and when thou liest down, and when thou risest up.

8. And thou shalt bind them for a sign upon thine hand, and they shall be as frontlets between thine eyes.

9. And thou shalt write them upon the posts of thy house, and on thy gates.

Our time with our little ones is short, but we can make it really count by giving them true heroes from the Word of God. Stories read or told on their level of comprehension are usually our first building tools as we build a house of faith and worship. Home is where we learn by examples and practice to be doers of the word and not hearer sonly.

Although we hear the word of God regularly at church, home is where the Bible is lived daily. Therefore, it is important that we teach our children at home the word of God that they will know what God requires of them. Hear, O Israel, the Lord our God is one Lord. And thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thine heart, and with all thy soul, and with all might. Deuteronomy 6:4-5 Train up a child in the way he should go; and when he is old, he will not depart from it. Proverbs 22;6 You may contact Pastor Sibblies at (718) 324-0334 or (718) 320-4218.

—Rev. Richard Sibblies

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

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

NEW Health & Wellness Support Group Bartow Center 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Arthritis Exercises11 a.m. - noon Bingo 1-2 p.m.

Card Games 2- 4 p.m.

Dominos 2:30 p.m.

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

Dominos 10 a.m., Rm 45 Line Dancing 10 -11 a.m., Rm 45 Around The Lunch Table 11:30 a.m.

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

Bingo 1 p.m. - 3 p.m., Rm 35 Diabetes Support Group 2nd Monday - 1:00 p.m.

Computer Class for Beg, Int. & Adv. 9:30 a.m , Rm. 34

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

Walking Club 10:30 a.m.

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

Caregiver Support Group 1:00 p.m.

1st & 3rd Tues Card Games 2-4 p.m.

Dominos 2:30 p.m.

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Blood Pressure: Every 1st and 3rd Wednesday 9–10 a.m.

Games 9:30–11 a.m.

Stay Well Exercise 10 a.m. – 11 a.m.

Line Dancing 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Bingo 1–2 p.m.

Card Games 2–4 p.m.

Dominoes 2:30 p.m.

Smartphone Class Bartow Main office Beginner – 12:30 – 1:30 p.m.

Intermediate 1:30 – 2:30 p.m.

Library 9 a.m.–1 p.m.

Word Games 9:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m.

Crochet & Knitting 10 a.m. – 11 a.m.

Spanish Class 11 a.m.–12 p.m., Bartow Main Office Chat Session 9:30 a.m.–1 p.m.

Bingo 1–2 p.m.

Card Games 2–4 p.m.

Dominos 2:30 p.m.

Men’s Line Dancing 9–10 a.m.

Word Games 9:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m.

Women’s Line Dancing 10-11:30 a.m.

Chat Session 10 a.m.

Piano Sing-along 11 a.m.–12 p.m.

Bingo 1–2 p.m.

Card Games 2–4 p.m.

Dominoes 2:30 p.m.

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

Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session 9:3010:30 a.m.

Stay Well Exercise 10 -11 a.m. Rm 2 Color Your Stress away 11:00 a.m. Rm 4 Basic Cell Phone & iPad training 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Mind Teasers 12-1 p.m. Rm 4 Diabetes Support Group 1:00 p.m. – Last Monday of the month Bereavement Counseling 1 p.m. Rm 13 Gentle Yoga 1:15 - 2 p.m. Rm 2 Intermediate Yoga 2-3 p.m.

Matinee Mons 1:00 p.m. until June, room 7

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

Alert & Alive 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Matinee Movie 10 a.m., Rm. 45 (New) Computer Class – Rm. 13 Beginner 11:00 a.m. – noon Health & Wellness Support Group Cultural Dance 10:30 – 11:30am, Aud. B 10–11 a.m.

Mind Teasers 12–1 p.m., Rm. 4 Choir/Singing class 1 p.m. Rm. 7 Karaoke by Steven 1–2 p.m., Rm. 45 Zumba 1–2 p.m., Aud. A Walk Group 9:30 a.m., Rm. 40 Dominoes 10 a.m., Rm. 45 Spelling Bee 10 a.m.

Spanish Practice Class 10:30 a.m., Computer Lab Zumba 11 a.m.-12 p.m., Rm. 45 Dominos 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 Dominoes 10 a.m., Rm. 45 Art 10 a.m., Rm. 45 Bingo 1 p.m. – 2 p.m.

Card Games 2 – 4 p.m.

Pokeno 2 – 4 p.m., Rm. 35 Blood Pressure 2nd & 4th Friday, 10 – 11:30 a.m., Rm. 45 Free Oil Painting Classes Rm. 38, 10:00 – 11:30 a.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.

(FREE) LiveOn NY - SCRIE/SNAP (Food Stamps) Assistance – Fri., Mar. 23rd, April 13th & April 20th; 9 a.m.-2 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.

Free Tax Help! AARP Foundation Tax Aide Free E-Filing – Until Apr. 17; 10 a.m., Tuesdays and Wednesdays, JASA Einstein Senior Cntr., rm. 35.

First come, first served (Walk-ins only). This free tax assistance program is for taxpayers with low- and moderate-incomes with special attention to those 50 and older. Tax assistance is limited to the first 15-25 taxpayers. No exceptions! Call 718-320-2066 for add’t. Information.

St. Mary’s Pool–$3. Fri., Mar. 30th. Pool aerobics for seniors, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Bartow - 8:30 a.m.; Einstein - 8:45 a.m. & Dreiser – 9 a.m. There is a $25 yearly fee to use the facility, which can be paid at the pool by check or money order.

Empire Casino – Tues., Mar. 20th; $5. Bartow, 9:30 a.m.; Einstein, 9:45 a.m.; Dreiser, 10 a.m. Wait list.

Tanger Outlet Mall (Deer Park) – Wed., Mar. 21st; $18. Bartow, 8:30 a.m.; Einstein, 8:45 a.m.;

Computer Class – Rm. 13, Beginner 10 a.m.

–11 a.m.; Intermediate 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. Only 6 seats available.

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

(NEW) S.A.I.L. Exercise Class 10 a.m.-10:45 a.m.

Sewing 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Tai Chi 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.

African Brazilian Dance 1 p.m., Rm. 2 Art Class 1–3 p.m.

Yoga 2 p.m. – 3 p.m., Rm. 2

Kosher

Non-Kosher

Apple juice Turkey burger Whole wheat Beef & Broccoli hamburger bun White rice Mashed potatoes Cauliflower Tossed salad w/dress- w/carrots & parsley ing, Fresh fruit Alt: Tuna salad Orange juice Breaded chicken cutlets Mashed butternut Turkey drumsticks squash Cole slaw Steamed kale Roasted sweet Whole wheat bread potato fries Fresh fruit Alt: Egg salad Orange Pineapple Juice Pepper steak White rice Asian cabbage Whole wheat bread Canned pears Alt: Veggie Cutlet

Baked breaded fish Italian blend vegetables Roasted potatoes

Orange juice Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session Baked Fillet of sole fish 9:30 – 10:30 a.m.

Blood Pressure 10 – 11:30 a.m. 1st & 3rd, Rm. 8 Moroccan style sauce California blend Line Dancing 10 – 11 a.m., Aud. A vegetables Piano Sing Along 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Applesauce Drama Club 1:30 – 4:00 p.m.

Alt: Turkey salad (NEW) S.A.I.L Exercise Class 10 a.m. - 10:45 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 Rm. 7 1-3 p.m.

Apple juice Spanish style roast chicken, Roasted potatoes, Green beans & tomatoes, Challah bread, Fresh fruit Alt: Gefilte Fish

Arroz con pollo (Chicken breast & rice) Steamed kale

Beef lasagna Garden salad

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

Dreiser, 8:45 a.m.

BJ’s/Fairway – Thurs., Mar. 22nd; $3. Bartow, 9:30 a.m.; Einstein, 9:45 a.m.; Dreiser, 10 a.m.

Lighthouse Guild – American Diabetes Association Alert! Day Health Fair, Fri., Mar. 23rd; 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Bronx Museum of the Arts, 1040 Grand Concourse. Screenings – Information – Free Refreshments. Pick-ups: Bartow, 9 a.m.; Einstein, 9:15 a.m. & Dreiser, 9:30 a.m. (only 14 seats available).

Comedy Night in Co-op City, 177 Dreiser Loop, Audit., 2nd floor – Fri., Mar. 23rd; $20 in advance, $25 at the door; 50 years or older/BYOB/R-Rated Material. Featuring Comedy legends Kenny Williams, Cool Bubba Ice and Hamburger; special guest Monique Latise. Music by legendary DJ Kool Mike Ski. Tickets can be purchased at all three senior centers.

Doors open 4 p.m. Showtime, 6 p.m., end time, 10 p.m.

Co-op City Passover Luncheon 2018 – A Celebration of Freedom – Mon., Mar. 26th; Dreiser Comm. Cntr., 2nd fl. audit. A & B, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.; $5 in advance, $7 at door. Seder menu: 1/4 roast chicken, potato kugel, carrot tzimmes. Dessert: macaroons. Ticket will be sold at all three senior centers.

Entertainment TBA. Pick-ups: Einstein, 9:30 a.m.; Bartow, 9:45 a.m.

Apollo Theater Historic Walking Tour (1 Hr.) – Wed., April 11th; $20. Tour time, 11 a.m. Bartow, 9 a.m.; Einstein, 9:15 a.m. & Dreiser, 9:30 a.m. (only 18 seats available).

Bartow & Einstein Senior Centers Present:

Upcoming Events/Trips

Spring luncheon on Sat., Apr. 14th; 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. at the Einstein Sr. Ctr., 135 Einstein Loop, rm. 45; $5 in advance & $7 at the door. Menu: BBQ pork ribs or grilled herb chicken, potato salad, corn on the cob & garden salad. Dessert: carrot cake or fruit salad.

Entertainment: DJ Woody on the Wheels of Steel.

Tickets will be sold at all three senior centers. Pickups: Bartow, 10:15 a.m. & Dreiser, 10:30 a.m.

Peddlers Village Shopping (Bucks County, Pennsylvania) – Murder Mystery Show and Lunch, $89. CASH ONLY. Wed., May 23rd. Menu: salad, choice of Flounder stuffed with crab, or beef burgundy, side dish, apple crisp, rolls, butter, soft drinks, coffee, tea. Dreiser, 8:45 a.m.; Bartow, 8 a.m., Einstein, 8:15 a.m. (Payment deadline is May 9th).

Costco – Thurs., Mar. 29th; $5. Bartow, 9:30 a.m.; Einstein, 9:45 a.m.; Dreiser, 10 a.m.

Annual Co-op City Health & Wellness Fair – Dreiser Comm. Cntr. Audit., 177 Dreiser Loop; Wed., May 16th, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. For lunch, please contact your senior center: Dreiser Loop, 718-3201345; Bartow, 929-299-1394; Einstein Loop, 718671-5161. Pick-ups: Einstein, 9:30 a.m. & Bartow, 9:45 a.m. Senior centers will be closed.

Sands Casino, Bethlehem, Pa – Sat., Apr. 28th; $40. Enjoy 6-hour casino stay w/bonus package of $20 slot play & $5 food voucher. Pick-ups: Bartow, 8 a.m.; Dreiser Loop, 8:15 a.m. & Einstein Loop, 8:30 a.m. Depart destination, 5:15 p.m. Coach bus (50 seats available).

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Scheduling Activities Calendar

Goose Island Seniors

Happy St. Patrick’s Day. March 20th is the first day of Spring. Congratulations to all who survived the winter.

With sorrow we announce the passing of a longstanding member, Lydia Ruas, president of Einstein Cancer Fund. She passed away on Sunday, March 4th. Our condolences to the family.

Nonsense — Thursday, August 2nd at Hunterdon Hills Playhouse, Hampton, NJ. Date update: August 2nd.

Time, 8:30 a.m. Price, $79 for lunch and show.

Very funny play.

Run For Your Wife — Thursday, September 27th at Hunterdon Hills Playhouse, Hampton, NJ. Price for show went up for September, have to charge $3 more. $82 for lunch and show. Time, 8:30 a.m. The play is hilarious. The food is delicious.

Bingo — Wednesday, March 21st, 1:30 p.m., with Stephen in our club room #39. Members only.

Admission $5 for three cards, 12 games and Jackpot.

Extra cards are 25¢ each. Refreshments and snacks will be served.

Game Days — Tuesdays and Thursdays. Our club room is set up for Dominoes, Spades, Uno, Kalooki, Mahjong and now Exercise DVD and Wii games, Bowling, etc. from 10:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.

Come and play. Members only. (Members may bring a friend or two to play with them). $1 is collected for snacks.

Matinee Movie — Tuesday, March 20th at 10 a.m. This Tuesday, the feature movie, “Kidnap,” will be shown in room 45. Mother’s son missing at playground. Halle Berry. 1:30 mins. All are welcome. ($1 is collected for refreshments and snacks).

Spring Indoor Picnic — Wednesday, April 18th

at 1:30 p.m. with Stephen in our club room #39.

Members only. $3 donation. It’s a cover dish picnic, so if you want to cook or bring something, feel free.

No cash donation if food, drink or dessert is donated.

Come play games and have fun with us.

Sands Casino — Thursday, May 24th, in Bethlehem PA. Price, $35. Bonus: $20 slot play, $5 for food. Time 8:30 a.m.

Sister Act — Friday, June 15th, at the Westchester Broadway Theatre, Elmsford, NY. Come and enjoy a delicious lunch and a terrific show. Price $79. Time, 9 a.m. See Ann, Stephen or Mary.

To all members: Happy Birthday and Happy Anniversary to all members who celebrate their day in the month of March: Dian Hosein, Stephen Roberts, Sylvia Sabel, Ardelle Frank, Yvonne Starks, Vivian Werner, Mercedes Pagan, Nilda Pagan, Michelle Rosenthal, Benjamin Carter, and Jeanne Delmonico.

Sick & Shut-In: Send cards to Jean Delmonico, c/o Barbara Guarracino, 29 Peck Slip Road Cannel, NY, 10512; Marilyn DeLeonardis, Kings Harbor Care Center, 2000 GW Hill Road, Bronx, NY, Room 205; Regina Shackelton-Usher, Kings Harbor Care Center, 2000 GW Hill Road, Bronx, NY, Room 116B. Note: Call Ann or Stephen at Goose Island Seniors, 718-379-9613, or visit Ann, Monday-Thursday 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., at 135 Einstein Loop, rm. 39.

Visit or call Stephen in room 39, every Mon. & Fri. from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m., Tues. & Thurs., 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. and Wed., 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. or 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. Call Stephen at 347-847-1941.

Good health to all.

—Stephen Roberts Sr.

AARP Chapter #4997

FYI: Info. is being shared about our Holiday Celebration scheduled for December…look for it in this article…and at our meeting (second Monday of every month).

Get-well wishes to Shirley Ward-El. 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.

2018 Tour Activities April 10 – April 11: Sight & Sound Theatre & Sands Casino. Motor coach trip to Sands Casino with casino bonus and shopping; next day (after breakfast) to Sight & Sound spectacular production of “Jesus” to experience the greatest rescue story of all time (reserved seating); dinner & breakfast coupons. $309/ per person-Double; $395 – Single; $295/per person Triple; $50/per person Deposit + optional Travel Protection - $34/per person due ASAP. SOLD OUT (WAIT-LIST AVAILABLE). Contact Judith, 718379-3370.

April 23 (Monday): Pop The Cork Theme Party at Thomasville Winery (Hammonton, NJ); full luncheon, wine tasting, music and dancing; “Mommy Dearest” raffle; “beauty wins” door prizes; 4-hour stay at Resorts Casino w/$25 slot play; deluxe motor coach transportation. $125. Contact Judith, 718-379-3370.

July 21: Nordic Lodge & Foxwoods Casino – All-you-can-eat lobster buffet; 4-hour stay at Foxwoods Casino; deluxe motor coach transportation. $170. $50 deposit due ASAP; balance due June 1st.

Contact Hannah, 718-379-7962.

2019 Tour Activities April 1–12, 2019: 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…cost: Inside Category—$2,459/person; Outside category— $2,729/person; Balcony—$3,069/person—double occupancy; $350/person DEPOSIT DUE IMMEDIATELY to hold your reservation; insurance available and must be paid with deposit; Final Payment due October, 2018; only five cabins available in each category. Contact 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

Building 33 Association Come On Down!

We have a chance to do a little exercise, get the kinks out of our legs, arms, neck, any part of our body that hurts, due to Arthur or other problems we may have.

On Sat., March 17th at 1 p.m. in the association room, we will have Ms. Yvonne Mitchel helping us to do a little exercise. Come down and join us.

We send our deepest sympathy to the family of Loretta Palomeno, who passed away in February.

May she rest in peace. She was a very quiet, softspoken person who we will miss.

Get well wishes to the sick and the shut-in. Hope you feel better soon.

—Patricia Bonaparte

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Our first trip of the year is this Sunday, March 18, which is almost the start of Spring, to the Resorts Casino in Atlantic City. Seats are still available for this trip. The cost of the trip is $35 per person. You will receive $25 slot play. After slot play, it’s like costing you only $10 to Atlantic City. The bus only makes stops in Co-op City.

All men and women over 21 years old can attend our trips and functions. You need a Resorts Casino card or a government ID, passport, non- or driver’s license to receive the bonus. On the bus, we provide a drink, snacks, play Bingo, 50/50 raffle and show a recent movie. We keep you entertained, the ride goes fast to Atlantic City. Enjoy the boardwalk, take a stroll, enjoy the sights, food, have a good time.

The bus stops by all three shopping centers going and returning. This trip, we will be leaving Einstein Loop at 8:00 a.m. by the supermarket, Asch Loop at 8:15 a.m. by the library, and Dreiser Loop by 8:25 a.m.

For a reservation, call Gary at 718-671-8424 or Bruce at 718-3202234.

Please make out check or money order to Men’s Club Traditional Synagogue, 120 Erdman Place, Lobby, Building 27B, Bronx, New York 10475. We also accept cash.

Hope to see you on the trip. Your support of the Men’s Club is greatly appreciated.

Wishing everyone peace and good health.

—Gary Schwartz

Men’s Club Traditional Synagogue

Building 19 Association

Hello, Building 19 family. Spring forward, fall back. Hopefully, you remembered to set your clocks one hour ahead earlier this week. Next Tuesday will mark the first official day of Spring. Can you believe it, especially after the last snowstorm that hit us? Let’s hope that next week’s weather will match the upcoming change in the Spring season.

As many of you have heard, our building suffered a tragic loss of one of our youth when this individual took her life on February 28th. On behalf of the executive board and membership of the Building 19 Association, I want to extend my condolences to the young girl’s family.

We know that losing a child is a pain that’s felt by not just her parents, but all of us who knew her or knew of her.

The association’s motto is “Cooperators Doing Something.” This is more than just something to say, but something to demonstrate especially during this time of sorrow. In response to the recent event, the association will be doing two things. First, we have made a donation to the family to help them. Second, we will be addressing the issue of suicide awareness and prevention at this month’s general meeting scheduled for Friday, March 23rd at 7:30 p.m. (the original topic about dogs has been postponed until our May 11th general meeting). I ask that every cooperator, especially those with teenagers, attend this upcoming event.

Last month, we collected annual membership dues for 2018 and recruited 125 cooperators in our building. For those among the 125 who are new members, welcome to the association. And, for those who are members renewing your membership, I say to you, “Thank you for staying with us.” Finally, for those who were former members and decided to give us another chance, I say, “Welcome back!” If you haven’t paid your annual dues yet, you’ll have another opportunity to do so next month. On Saturday, April 14th, the association will be in the lobby, 12 p.m.-6 p.m. The membership fee is $5 for the entire year. So, come on and be a part of an organization that’s the voice of our wonderful building.

As always, we need you to help make our association great by being involved. Our next steering committee meeting is Tuesday, April 3rd at 7:30 p.m.

We’d love to hear your ideas.

—Leon Tulton

Traditional Synagogue

General Information: The Traditional Synagogue is located in Section 5, 120 Erdman Place in the rear lobby of Building 27B. It is on the ground floor of Building 27B. We are handicap accessible, with 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 Saturday morning starting 9 a.m. After services, we always have a nice kiddush. The synagogue has a Facebook page, Traditional Synagogue. Rabbi Kronengold will conduct services.

Neighbors had a good time celebrating Purim recently at Traditional Synagogue which meets in Building 27B.

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 service. Please come by 9:30 a.m. so we can take out the Torah. We welcome all men and women from the Young Israel in Section 1, and the Sephardic Shul who want to attend services. We are now the only synagogue in Co-op City.

Sabbaths ends on Saturday, March 17 at 7:46 p.m.

Candle lighting for Friday, March 23 at 6:53 p.m.

Passover Seders: The synagogue is planning two Passover Seders, Friday and Saturday night, March 30 and March 31st. The cost is only $20 for each Seder. The rabbi or the cantor will conduct the Seders. The Seders will start both nights at 8:00 p.m. For a reservation, call the Traditional Synagogue at 718-379-6920, or call Beverly at 718644-0326. Please advise which night you will attend, their names and the number of people who will attend the Seders.

Selling Of Chametz: The rabbi or cantor will be selling your chametz this year. It is best to do this in person. The rabbi or cantor will be available Sunday morning, March 25th in the synagogue. The synagogue’s phone is 718-379-6920. The rabbi’s cell phone # is 212-470-4134 and his email is danielzkronengold@gmail.com. The last time to eat chametz is Friday, March 30th, 10:30 a.m., and to own chametz, 11:57 a.m. Please come to the synagogue by no later than March 25th to fill out the chametz form. If you need a form, call Gary at 718-671-8424.

Bingo: The synagogue’s next Bingo is Sunday, April 15, at 1 p.m. Bingo is open to all men and women in the community who enjoy Bingo. Spend an afternoon with your neighbors. The cost is $5 admission, which includes refreshments.

Good & Welfare: We sell tree certificates in Honor or Memory of a loved one. The cost is only $15 per tree. Mazel tov to all having simchas. If you asked the rabbi to say prayers for a sick person, you should make a donation to the synagogue.

Wishing Harold Goldstein a speedy recovery from a fall last week. Hope Max and Steve Bill feel better. Your support of the Traditional Synagogue, and Men’s Club is greatly appreciated.

Wishing all our members and friends peace and good health.

—Gary Schwartz

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Open Door Ministries

*Apologetics is the defense of a belief using historical, scientific, and testimonial evidence. This means defending the Bible through academic, as well as spiritual means. Join us every Sunday in March and Easter Sunday as Dr. Christina Torres and Pastor Luis Ramos speak on why the Bible is relevant in modern society.* 5 Ways to Prove God Exists—by Joshua Madden We’ve all heard it. ‘You can’t prove God exists!’ Thomas Aquinas came up with five ways that we can prove the existence of God using our reason, without ever having to use the Bible.

1) Motion – Everything that moves is caused to move by something or someone else. If everything that moves must be moved by something outside of itself, there must be a ‘first mover’ that caused motion to exist for the very first time, or else we just must keep going back in time to infinity, which is impossible! This first mover is what we call God. 2) Cause & Effect – Everything that exists was caused to exist; fire causes heat, rain causes crops to grow, your parents caused you! If a lump of clay is sitting on a table it’s not going to shape itself into a vase…Since everything that is created needs a cause, there must be a first, ultimate cause, which we call God. 3) Existence – The computer you are using to read this article did not exist at some point in the past, it had to be put together. The same is true with creation! It exists now, but at some point, it came into existence, which every scientist in the world would admit. And since ‘nothing’ can’t become ‘something,’ there must be something that exists by its own power that makes everything else to exist. And . . . that would-be God. 4) Progression – There are things that are good, better, and best. However, we can only say that things are better and best if we know that there is something that must be the maximum of all these things … fire is the maximum of heat and makes everything else hot. God is the cause of all other things, and He is the maximum of all that can be.

5) Design – An acorn will always grow into an oak tree and the sun will always cause plants to grow as long as there is water and oxygen. The world has order and our universe obeys certain laws, Thomas uses the example of an arrow that is fired by an archer. The arrow will only fly through the air and hit the target if it is directed by an archer, and what directs our universe to act the way it does with knowledge and intelligence is what we call God. Sunday services are at 11 a.m. in Bartow Community Center, room 28.

Contact Pastor Luis by text 917-334-4407 or email opendoorministries.net.

Blessings in Christ.

—Pastor Luis Ramos

Co-op City Baptist Church

The Circle of Christ Church family extends a warm welcome to you and your family and invites you to come and worship with us at 147 Dreiser Loop, patio level (located in the Dreiser Community Center).

La familia de la Iglesia Circulo de Cristo les extiende una cálida invitación a usted y su familia para que vengan a alabar a Dios junto con nosotros. Nos encontramos en el 147 de Dreiser Loop, al nivel del patio (localizado en el centro Comunal de Dreiser).

We are a multicultural church that embraces God’s love for all. Family unity is very important to us. We have a wonderful children ministry focus on learning God’s word. Our youth ministry is very active and dynamic. The youth are involved in music, retreats, concerts, debates, conferences, drama and counseling, among many other activities.

Somos una iglesia multicultural que recibe y da del amor the Dios para todos.

La unidad de la familia es muy importante para nosotros. Tenemos un ministerio para los jóvenes que es muy dinámico. Los jóvenes disfrutan de música, retiros, conciertos, debates, conferencias, dramas, consejería, y mucho mas.

We also have a food pantry for those in need in our community. Our phone number is 347-945-1992 in case there is no one in the office please feel free to leave a message, we will call you back.

Suplimos comida a aquellos en nuestra comunidad que lo necesitan. Nuestro teléfono es 347-945-1992 de no haber nadie en la oficina sientancen libres de dejar un mensaje, le devolveremos su

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.

And, be sure to extend your worship with us today and every Saturday, 4 – 5 p.m. on Principle Centered Living Radio, redeemradiofm.com. Also, learn more about our pastor and the principles of our church, while enjoying a laugh or two on Facebook (Principle Centered Living with Rev. Sheldon Williams). Please “like” the page and share the posts. Only those who “LIKE” the page will qualify for upcoming contests and rewards.

Join us for a midweek spiritual pick-up at our midweek worship service held on Wednesdays at noon. Bible Study classes are held on Wednesdays at 1:00 p.m., and 7:30 p.m. Bible Class will also be held on Wednesday, March 21 at 5:00 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. Making use of available technology, Friday evening 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.

Please Note: Prayer conference call line will no longer be held on the 1st Friday the month.

The First Lady’s Ministry will sponsor its annual Women’s History Month event, “Herstory,” on Saturday, March 24, at 10:00 a.m.

Central to this event is hearing from an African-American female community leader focusing on her life’s journey to her current status. Their 2018 presenter will be Ms. Patricia Myers, manager of McCall’s Bronxwood Funeral Home, Inc. Tickets are $15 for adults and $5 for children ages 5 to 17. All are invited to join us.

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

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Thought for the week Isaiah 48:17 New International Version (NIV) 17 This is what the Lord says—your Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel: “I am the Lord your God, who teaches you what is best for you, who directs you in the way you should go.

Reflexion para la semana Isaías 48:17 Nueva Versión Internacional (NVI) 17 Así dice el Señor, tu Redentor, el Santo de Israel: “Yo soy el Señor tu Dios, que te enseña lo que te conviene, que te guía por el camino en que debes andar.

English services Wednesday, 7:00 to 9:00 p.m., Prayer & Bible Study Friday, 4:30 to 6:00 p.m., Boys and Girls Club Friday, 7:00 to 9:00 p.m., Youth Night Sunday, 11:00 a.m., Worship and the Word Children Church, 5 years old to 12 years old Little lamb nursery Thursday, 9:00 a.m., Prayer and the Word Horario de Servicios en Español Domingo, 9:00 a 10:30 a.m., Alabanzas y Predicación Jueves, 12:00 p.m., Oración y Estudio Bíblico Special Events Boys and Girls Club – This is a free outreach every Friday at 4:30 p.m.

Good Friday Service, March 30, 7 p.m.

—Pastor Sam Colon

Circle of Christ Church

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Domestic Hot & Cold Water Shut Down Building 7, “L” Line & Building 10A, “D” Line

The domestic hot & cold water will be shut down in order to do restoration work.

DATE: Monday, March 19, 2018 TIME: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

As soon as work has been completed, the hot & cold water service will be restored.

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

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

—COOPERATOR SERVICES OFFICE (Dreiser Loop, rm. 6)

Elevator Shutdown Garage # 7; Car # 1 (front)

Please be advised that elevator # 1 (front) car will be shut down for maintenance and repair for three days beginning on Monday, March 19.

This elevator will be out of service for three days to allow for the replacement of the lobby and roof top hoist-way saddles.

It is anticipated that the car will be returned to service late Wednesday afternoon, March 21.

Thank you for your patience and understanding. We apologize for any inconveniences caused.

—Riverbay Management

American Legion Post 1871

This is to bring to the awareness of comrades that since 1957, if you had military service earnings for active duty (including active duty for training), you paid Social Security taxes on those earnings. Since 1988, inactive duty service in the Armed Forces reserves (such as weekend drills) has also been covered by Social Security.

Under certain circumstances, special extra earnings for your military service from 1957 through 2001 can be credited to your record for Social Security purposes. These extra earnings credits may help you qualify for Social Security or increase the amount of your Social Security benefit.

Special extra earnings credits are granted for periods of active duty or active duty for training. Special extra earnings credits are not granted for inactive duty training.

If your active military service occurred: • From 1957 through 1967, the extra credits will be added to your record when you apply for Social Security benefits.

• From 1968 through 2001, you do not need to do anything to receive these extra credits. The credits were automatically added to your record.

After 2001, there are no special extra earnings credits for military service.

Post Everlasting It is with deep sorrow that I inform you of the transition to Post Everlasting of Legionnaire Ronald (Ron) Gantwarg, who breathed his last on Monday, March 12, 2018 at Einstein Hospital. His body was committed to earth on Friday, March 16, 2018 at the Sharon Gardens Cemetery at 273 Lakeview Road, Valhalla, NY. Ron had been a member of the American Legion of Post 1871 for 21 years, and had been instrumental to recruiting a majority of the Legion members. In fact, in one calendar year, he single-handedly recruited 50 members to the Post and was honored nationally for his stellar efforts. He’s so vast in the knowledge of the American Legion that he was the go-to person whenever there’s any needed information about the American Legion. Ron will surely and greatly be missed in our midst. As the Commander of the Post, Ron was like a family member to me because he was able and available anytime I need something and/or when I reached out to him. It is a great loss for me personally.

Memorial Day Various committees for the Memorial Day ceremony are in place and respective heads of certain events have been appointed. The major issue is about how to continue the efforts of soliciting for funds, especially as we have raffle booklets distributed all over for sales. I will continue to advise the legionnaires and members of the community to support the work of the veterans in this area. If you need any booklet to sell for the veterans, just call the Post 1871 office through 718-320-8165.

—Lsjc Adeyemi LaCrown O'toba Good day, everyone.

Well, March certainly came in like a lion. Hopefully, it goes out like a lamb and leaves us with sunshine and blue skies.

We had a relatively good turnout at our General Membership Meeting on February 27th. Our guest speaker was Ms. Danielle O'Connor, director of Garage Parking, Storage and Commercial Leasing. Though relatively new to the job, Ms. O'Connor came prepared and was able to address many of our questions and concerns the bulk of which pertained to garage issues. Members thanked her for coming and invited her back.

Two surprise, but welcomed guests, Mr. Jerome Rice and Ms. Leah Richardson, popped up at the meeting. These Riverbay directors came to address two issues, one involving a shareholder/security /CCPD matter which Mr. Rice addressed in an earlier edition of this newspaper. Ms. Richardson reminded members to check information on Riverbay's website and to use caution when commenting on social media about the corporation.

It seems Nordic Lodge is the hot spot this summer so please join us as we join the masses. Our bus trip to this venue will take place on Saturday, July 28th. The trip includes an all-you-can-eat Lobsterfest, Foxwood Casino w/bonus and Tanger Outlet Shopping. Cost is $165 pp. First payment of $50 was due 3/16, 2nd payment of $40 due 4/20, 3rd payment of $40 due 5/18 and balance in full by 6/15; no refunds. Bus leaves from 140 Debs Place at 7:30 a.m. sharp. To make reservations, call (718) 320-2366 or (718) 320-4059. Board and fundraising team members will also be available to accept payment in the Bldg. 10 assn. rm. on above dates and at our April 17th General Membership meeting.

Last week, we began collecting building association dues for 2018. Dues are $10 per apartment for the year. If you missed us, please see any Board member with your dues. You may also pay your dues at our April GM meeting. As always, we thank everyone for their support as we continue to strive to enhance your quality of life and to meet the needs of our building's community as a whole.

By popular demand, our next Bake Sale is planned for Saturday, May 19th.

While that's two months away, it gives all of our "Confectionery Artists" time to prepare to “WOW” us with their creativity. Looking forward to some tasty treats.

Birthday greetings to all Pisces. Get well wishes to all who are under the weather. Special get well wishes to Mrs. Ruby Fuller, Mrs. Annie Corker and Mr. Wally on their journey towards healing. Condolences to those who have suffered a loss. We continue to pray for you all.

Remember, you only live once, but if you do it right, once is enough. –Mae West Please have a great week and be blessed, not stressed. —Carol Campbell

Building 10 Association

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The MetroCard Bus does not operate on New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas.

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THIS DAY IN HISTORY March 17, 1762 First St. Patrick’s Day Parade

In New York City, the first parade honoring the Catholic feast day of St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland, is held by Irish soldiers serving in the British army.

Saint Patrick, who was born in the late 4th century, was one of the most successful Christian missionaries in history. Born in Britain to a Christian family of Roman citizenship, he was taken prisoner at the age of 16 by a group of Irish raiders who attacked his family’s estate. They transported him to Ireland, and he spent six years in captivity before escaping back to Britain. Believing he had been called by God to Christianize Ireland, he joined the Catholic Church and studied for 15 years before being consecrated as the church’s second missionary to Ireland.

Patrick began his mission to Ireland in 432, and by his death in 461, the island was almost entirely Christian.

Early Irish settlers to the American colonies, many of whom were indentured servants, brought the Irish tradition of celebrating St. Patrick’s feast day to America. The first recorded St. Patrick’s Day parade was held not in Ireland but in New York City in 1762, and with the dramatic increase of Irish immigrants to the United States in the mid-19th century, the March 17th celebration became widespread. Today, across the United States, millions of Americans of Irish ancestry celebrate their cultural identity and history by enjoying St. Patrick’s Day parades and engaging in general revelry.

Source: History.com

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