Co-op City Times 03/18/17

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Vol. 52 No. 11

Saturday, March 18, 2017

Board approves 1.9% carrying charge increases in 2017, 2018

BY JIM ROBERTS At its March 15 meeting, the Riverbay Board of Directors approved a new twoyear budget from April 2017 to March 2019 that will increase carrying charges by 1.9% in each year on June 1, and raise parking fees by 5% in the first year only.

The vote was 10-4 with one absence.

Effective June 1 this year, the average carrying charge per room will increase $4.11 per month and in June 2018 the increase will be $4.19 per room, per month.

One week earlier, a majority of the Board, by a vote of 8-6 with one absence, rejected a budget that had a 3.7% carrying charge increase in the first year and no increase in the second year, along with the parking fee increase.

The approved budget, Emergency Resolution #17-21, was submitted by Board President Linda Berk and seconded by Directors Kevin Lambright and Claudia Sampson at Wednesday night’s meeting. Voting yes on the new budget were Berk, Lambright, Sampson, First Vice President Bernard Cylich, Directors Sonia Feliciano, Francine Reva Jones, Andrea Leslie, Marie Smith, Rod Saunders and Evelyn Turner. Voting no were Board Treasurer Deborah Jenkins, and Directors Daryl Johnson, Leslie Peterson and Junius Williams. Director Leah Graham was absent for the vote.

Riverbay’s operating budgets for the next two years remain flat and the increased revenue for Riverbay will help fund the $111.8 million projected over the next five years to pay for capital projects, including the replacement of elevator motors, balcony and façade repairs and waterproofing below porticos.

Riverbay’s executive general manager, Robert Klehammer, thanked the Board for their support in providing funding for the many capital projects required to maintain Co-op City.

“I appreciate the Board understanding the need for infrastructure improvements to address the critical repairs needed in Co-op (Continued on page 4)

Ice and snow combo creates a difficult clean-up for Co-op City

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Budget and Five-year Capital Plan By the printing of President’s Message cal projects that are this issue, the Board required because of our of Directors would mortgage. These inhave voted on two resclude the ADA compliPresident ant front doors to our olutions for the Riverresidential buildings, renobay Corporation budget vated store fronts in our for 2017–2019. The two shopping centers and rebudget proposals are, moval (or appropriate remone for no increase in edy) of the cement T-bars carrying charges and one on the roof of our garages. for increases of 1.9% as In addition to the reof June 1, 2017 and 1.9% quired capital projects, for June 1, 2018.

I will be urging Board there are issues we must directors to do the diffiaddress now. One hundred cult task of voting for the and sixty elevators (160) 1.9% increase. Last week, the Board in our high-rise buildings require voted down the first budget, with a replacement. While these elevators 3.72% increase for June 1, 2017 with are safe to ride, when these motors wear out, the elevators will be out of no increase next year. While Riverservice. There are already three buildbay has not had an increase in operaings with just one elevator; we cannot tional budget in seven years and we currently have a surplus that would allow two elevators to be out of comallow us to operate without an mission in any building. Additional increase, the surplus alone is not sufnecessary projects is the Local Law ficient to cover the necessary capital 11 work, required by the City of New projects at Co-op City.

York. We are required to inspect the What are the necessary capital projects? First, there are the non-criti(Continued on page 8)

Linda Berk

See 2017 Election Rules on page 24-27

BY BILL STUTTIG When weather forecasters lifted the blizzard warning for New York City early Tuesday morning, the perception of broadcasters and the general public was the region had been given a huge break as the predicted 18 inches of snow was replaced by expected amounts of between 6 and 8 inches of snow and sleet.

But the amount of snowfall for Co-op City – which was roughly nine inches – does not nearly tell the story of how problematic this storm was for this community and how difficult the clean-up was for up to 200 Riverbay workers who shoveled, plowed, scraped and salted for 30 hours over a two-day period to help make the community’s walkways and sidewalks and parking facilities Parking Facilities staff clean the walkways outside Garage 4 early Wednesday morning after safe and passable. the overnight sub-freezing temperatures refroze “In my 24 years of surfaces throughout Co-op City. here for the working Photo by Bill Stuttig Grounds Department, this is one of the most difficult storms we ever tackled,” said Grounds Department supervisor Jason Ravitch, who, along with Grounds Director Donovan Plummer, fellow supervisors Alberto Velazquez and Mike Ambo and Assistant Supervisor Dindyal Persuad, led and worked with more than 40 Grounds workers and 12 temporary workers in cleaning areas from (Continued on page 3)

Petition period for 2017 Riverbay Board election begins this Monday, March 20

BY ROZAAN BOONE Shareholders interested in serving on the Riverbay Board of Directors can begin picking up their qualifying petitions this Monday, March 20, for the 2017 Board election, scheduled for Wednesday, May 24.

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

Section B (1) & (3) of the 2017 election rules, published on pages 24-27 of this issue, lay out eligibility criteria of candidates, requiring that all candidates running for election to the Riverbay Board must be the shareholder of record as indicated on the candidate’s stock certificate, occupancy agreement and the current Occupants’ Annual Affidavit, and must continue to live in Co-op City for the duration of their term in office. In addition, a prospective candidate cannot be indebted to the Riverbay Corporation for carrying charges or other debts when picking up petitions, on the date they are certified, and the date votes are counted.

Prospective candidates must also remain current throughout the election period until they are sworn into office, if elected.

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Petition Period

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

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

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

The completed petition packages are due back to the Riverbay Legal Department by 5 p.m. on Monday, April 3.

Board Director Claudia Sampson, chair of the 2017 Election Committee, advises shareholders who pick up petition packages to carefully read the 2017 election rules and regulations which are included in their petition packages and which govern the election so as to avoid disqualification. Any questions about the election rules or the election process can be forwarded to the election committee for clarification.

The Riverbay Board voted on Wednesday, March 8, to approve Resolution 17-17 setting the date of this year’s annual shareholders meeting for Wednesday, May 24th, in accordance with the Riverbay Corporation By-Laws, Article II, Section 1, which stipulates that the meeting be held in the month of May on a date determined by the Board of Directors.

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

This year, the terms of Board President Linda Berk, and Directors Leah Graham, Daryl Johnson, Kevin Lambright and Marie Smith are expiring.

The Riverbay bylaws state in Section

Co-op City Times / March 18, 2017 4 (a): “Any vacancy occurring on the Board of Directors by reason of death, resignation, removal or otherwise of any Director elected by the shareholders shall be filled until the next annual meeting by the person who received the highest number of votes in the immediately preceding election of directors, but who was not elected to a director’s position.

At the next annual meeting of shareholders, successors shall be elected for the unexpired term created by any vacancy as provided herein.”

Pursuant to that section of the bylaws, Director Smith, the sixth place winner in the 2016 election, has been completing the final one-year term of Rev. Calvin E. Owens who won re-election in 2014, but resigned from the Board in March 2016. At that time, Sonia Feliciano, the sixth place winner in the 2015 election, was seated to fill in for Rev. Owens until the next annual meeting as per the Riverbay by-laws.

Ms. Feliciano then ran in the 2016 Board election and won a full three-year term.

As a result, Ms. Smith was sworn in to complete Rev. Owen’s term which would have been up this year. Therefore, Director Smith has to run this year for re-election, if she chooses to remain on the Board.

Similarly, Director Lambright was sworn in last October following the resignation of then-Board President Cleve Taylor. Mr. Lambright was the seventh place winner in the 2016 Board election.

Any Co-op City shareholder who satisfies the eligibility requirements can run for a three-year term on the Riverbay Board as long as they secure seventyfive (75) valid cooperators’ signatures on their qualifying petitions and return them by the 5 p.m. Monday, April 3rd deadline to the Riverbay Legal Department.

The 2017 election rules also state that no candidate shall have felony convictions or convictions of misdemeanors involving moral turpitude.

The rules also prohibit candidates from accepting campaign contributions from any person or entity doing business, or soliciting business with the (Continued from page 1)

Co-op City Times Photo Submission Guidelines

In an effort to improve the quality of pictures used in the Co-op City Times, the guidelines below should be followed.

1. Ensure that all digital cameras or cell phone cameras are set to the highest possible resolution setting. The higher the resolution, the better the image quality.

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5. Photos can be emailed to cctimes@riverbaycorp.com.

6. Cooperators can also bring to their photos to the office to be scanned at 2049 Bartow Avenue, room 21, Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

4th Annual Spelling Bee Today

The 4th Annual Spelling Bee for children in the 4th to 8th grades is being held today, Saturday, March 18, at 11 a.m. in the Bartow Center, room 31.

This event is sponsored by the African-American Association and the Riverbay Fund.

The first place winner will receive $100, second place winner, $50 and third place, $25. All the children will be recognized.

If you have not yet registered your child, but would like to participate, please arrive at 10 a.m.

Riverbay Corporation, including present or prospective managing agents and contractors, vendors, professionals, unions, their employees, commercial tenants or persons having direct or indirect interest in such companies to make campaign contributions or pay campaign expenses, whether in cash or inkind, of persons running for the Board of Directors of a housing company. The rules further state that any candidate who knowingly accepts such campaign contributions, whether directly or indirectly, will be disqualified.

A 2017 Candidates’ Meeting where candidates’ petitions will be officially certified or rejected is scheduled for 8 p.m. on Tuesday, April 11th in room 31 of the Bartow Community Center. The official listing of the 2017 Board election candidates will then be published in the Saturday, April 22nd issue of the Co-op City Times.

The first of three special election supplements will be published in the Co-op City Times on Saturday, April 29th, in which each of the candidates will place statements and advertisements outlining their qualifications for the position of Riverbay Board Director, and their views on issues facing the community.

The second election supplement will be published on Saturday, May 6th, and the final edition on Saturday, May 20.

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

Riverbay Corporation will sponsor three official candidates’ forums, and will not be supporting candidates’ meetings held by individual building associations and community clubs and organizations. At the same time, building associations and the community’s certified clubs and organizations should be mindful that, as per the election rules, Co-op City facilities may not be used for campaign activities unless applicable rates for the use of the facilities have been paid in advance to the Riverbay Corporation and all candi-

dates are provided with equal access to such facilities and/or services.

The first Candidates’ Forum will be held on Monday, April 24th in room 31 of the Bartow Center at 7:30 p.m. The second official Candidates’ Forum will be held on Wednesday, April 26th, in the Dreiser Auditorium B at 7:30 p.m., and the third and final Candidates’ Forum will be on Tuesday, May 16, also at 7:30 p.m., in room 45 of the Einstein Community Center.

Potential candidates and their supporters should be aware that, according to Section D of the election rules governing campaign standards of conduct, the use of any outdoor space owned by Riverbay for public gatherings related to the Board election is strictly prohibited. The posting of campaign signs, literature and other material such as posters, gummed stickers, etc., in Co-op City is prohibited except on personal property or within the shareholder’s premises, with the owner’s (Riverbay’s) permission. Specifically, this includes, but is not limited to, building lobbies, elevators, bulletin boards, walls, doors and all common area. Further, campaign literature, including flyers, may not be posted by a candidate in a commercial establishment within Co-op City, or on the commercial establishment’s websites, Facebook pages, or similar electronic forums, unless the owner of the commercial establishment is a candidate for election.

Prospective candidates and their supporters should also note that campaigning may not begin until April 12, the day after candidates are certified, which will take place on April 11.

Any candidate who has questions about the election rules or who needs further clarification may address their questions to the 2017 Election Committee, c/o Riverbay Legal Department, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475.

This year’s election will be conducted by mail in/electronic ballots. A test survey will be mailed to shareholders prior to the election and more details will be forthcoming about both the test survey and the new election process in upcoming issues of this paper.

Co-op City Times / March 18, 2017

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Mammography Van In Co-op City

Assemblyman Michael R. Benedetto, in conjunction with Project Renewal, formerly operating as Women’s Outreach Network, will sponsor a free Mobile Mammography Screening Van which will be parked in front of the Baychester Public Library located at 2049 Asch Loop North, Co-op City 10475 on Saturday, April 1st, beginning at 1:30 p.m.

This program is for women 40 years of age and older who have not had a mammogram in the past year. All insurance plans are accepted, however, if you do not have insurance, you can still sign up for the program.

An appointment is necessary.

Please call 1-800-564-6868 This program is funded by Bronx Cancer Services Program Partnership. Screening coordination and Outreach/In-reach funded by the Komen Greater NYC 2008 Community Breast Health Grant.

Stop The Bleed

Jacobi Medical Center will present an educational event on Thursday, March 30, 7 p.m., Bartow Center, room 31, to demonstrate how to “Stop the Bleed” in emergency situations.

In incidents where blood loss is occurring, seconds count and immediate intervention to staunch blood loss can be the difference between life and death. Be prepared, attend and be informed.

For more information, please contact Jacobi at (718) 918-3827.

Spring Celebration April 1

The Riverbay SpEGGtacular Spring celebration will be held on Saturday, April 15, 12 – 4 p.m. in the Dreiser Center. Admission is FREE. The Easter Egg Hunt will take place from 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. There will also be sack races, hula hoop contests, and egg & spoon race and much more. This is great family fun so bring the kids and come out and participate.

5 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Tuesday, and 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Wednesday.

Riverbay General Manager Noel Ellison, who supervised and participated in the massive clean-up effort from the onset of the storm, said this week that Mother Nature presented a combination of conditions, including snow, sleet, freezing rain, 40 mph winds and bone chilling overnight temperatures 20 degrees below the average nightly low temperature for mid-March, a perfect storm of the worst that late winter can offer.

At one of several news conferences that New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo held throughout the region Tuesday, he said that he would rather have 15 inches of snow than three inches of ice. His words were nowhere more fitting than in Co-op City.

“Despite the Tuesday morning surprise that the blizzard warning was being rescinded,” Mr. Ellison explained, “we still knew that we had a formidable job ahead of us as the combination of snow, sleet, freezing rain, high winds and bone chilling cold proved difficult to conquer.”

The general manager said that in many areas of the community, pathways that were cleaned were covered again by the blowing snow 30 minute later. He said that many areas had to be salted numerous times before any substantial melting of the ice and snow occurred.

Riverbay’s Janitorial Department, headed by Luis Salazar, Peter Miranda, Jr. and Mark Giacioa, had the dual task of shoveling the building entrance ways and mopping the lobbies of moisture.

Mr. Ellison added that the lack of coordination with and between agencies, such as the MTA, the Sanitation Department and the Department of Transportation, proved problematic.

Areas cleaned by Riverbay crews were often plowed in again by Sanitation trucks. He said that at one point the MTA and the DOT cleaned out many of the bus stops at Riverbay’s request only to have Sanitation plow them back in again. Riverbay crews had to be used to clear areas that were the responsibility of city agencies, the general manager said, adding that coordination with the agencies needs to improve for future storms.

“We were, however, able to contact some senior city sanitation officials Tuesday evening which resulted in the clearing of the always troublesome cul-de-sacs,” Mr. Ellison added.

Grounds supervisor Ravitch said that many intersections that were cleaned earlier in the day were plowed in again by Sanitation, forcing workers to repeat their efforts in many locations in order for residents to access shopping malls and other areas without climbing over mounds of ice.

As early evening turned into night, areas that were cleaned hours before froze over again due to the rapidly dropping temperatures and high winds. Many crews worked until 10 p.m. trying to clean and thaw out parking areas and walkways multiple times.

The workers went home at 10 p.m. only to return at 5 a.m. to find that much of the work done the previous day had to be done again as many areas froze solid over-night.

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that slushy piles of snow and sleet froze solid overnight. Any areas of snow and ice not cleaned the previous day were now solid ice that could not be plowed, but rather painstakingly

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chipped away.

The more than 200 Riverbay workers shoveled, scraped and cleaned throughout the day Wednesday, many from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m., GM Ellison reported. Free pizza was provided to the workers in Bartow, Dreiser and Einstein Centers during their lunch break. On Thursday morning, the general manager reported that all paths were sufficiently cleaned and passable Danielle O’Connor, Riverbay’s Parking Facilities and Storage Department director, said that icy conditions presented a particular problem for her department because the department’s snow plows are equipped with rubber edged plows instead of metal so as not to damage the coated surfacing in the garages.

Garage porters and other parking facilities’ staff worked throughout the day Wednesday clearing the walkway in and around the garages and clearing away the roof ice that the rubber-edged plows could not effectively clean. They also assisted Grounds staff in salting down sidewalks along Co-op City Blvd.

Ms. O’Connor added that her department offered dis-

counted temporary parking to residents who wanted to place their cars in the underutilized Garage 5 during the storm. Approximately 50 residents took advantage of that offer, many waiting till early Monday evening to do so, sparing themselves the difficult task of cleaning and digging out their vehicles from the mounds of plowed ice that trapped many others, not only here but throughout the city. An additional 52 purchased hourly passes which allowed them to keep their vehicles out of the worst of the storm.

Despite the difficult conditions, Chief Frank Apollo, commander of the Public Safety Department, said that there were no reports of storm-related incidents or accidents in the community. He said for the most part, residents heeded the warning of city officials to stay inside during the brunt of the storm.

The vast majority of workers throughout the city did not report to their jobs Tuesday due to the warnings to stay off the roads and the announcements that many modes of public transportation would be shutting down early Tuesday due to the storm. This included all above-ground subway service.

Power Plant Director Brian Reardon reported that the plant provided heat and electricity to the community throughout the storm without any problems or unusual circumstances.

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City, many of which should have been accomplished ten years ago,” Klehammer said.

“This modest carrying charge increase will help provide the necessary funding to start those projects now.

He added: “By taking this action, the Board has forestalled the possibility of having an increase forced upon us by the state Division of Housing and Community Renewal, Wells Fargo and the federal Housing and Urban Development agency, which all have oversight responsibility and are carefully reviewing our budgets on a routine basis.

“I would like to thank the Board for providing us the support to begin the five-year capital program which will improve the quality of life for shareholders and ensure the long-term viability of Co-op City,” Klehammer said.

The revised five-year capital budget eliminates several projects that would have cost a total of $28.6 million. The five-year capital budget now totals $111.8 million, with $51.3 million to come from Riverbay’s reserve funds and $60.5 million from operating revenue over the five-year period. The carrying charge increases approved by the Board this week will raise $8.5 million.

Before approving the new budget, the Board voted on an alternative proposal for no carrying charge increase for two years. That proposal, Emergency Resolution #17-20, was submitted by Board Treasurer Jenkins and seconded by Director Peterson. Directors Jenkins, Peterson and Williams voted yes and voting no were Board Directors Berk, Cylich, Feliciano, Johnson, Jones, Lambright, Leslie, Sampson, Smith, Saunders and Turner.

An application will now be sent by Riverbay to the state DHCR which includes the proposed budget formatted into the state’s schedule. Staff at DHCR will review the proposal, double check the numbers submitted by Riverbay and ask questions over a period of two to three weeks.

DHCR will also schedule their “rent hearing” for a public meeting when shareholders can speak and express their opinions on the proposed budget and also establish a write-in period for written comments from shareholders.

DHCR staff then can get back to Riverbay to respond to any comments the state receives from shareholders during the comment period. If the proposed budgets and carrying charge increases are approved, the DHCR Commissioner then issues a “Rent Increase Order” which must be delivered to each of the 15,372 shareholders five days prior to the date of the increase.

For the four-year period from 2014 to 2017, carrying charges in Co-op City increased a total of 5.5%, an average yearly increase of 1.375%.

Emergency Resolution #17-21 SUBMITTED BY: Linda Berk SECONDED BY: Kevin Lambright & Claudia Sampson BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING, DATED: March 15th, 2017 WHEREAS, Management has prepared the proposed budget for fiscal 2017/2018 and 2018/2019 for Riverbay Corporation based on maintaining the current level of services for shareholders; and WHEREAS, the proposed budget also includes funding for the Five Year Capital Plan which will provide necessary infrastructure repairs to Co-op City; and WHEREAS, the proposed budget requires an increase in carrying charges of 1.9% (One point nine percent) effective June 1, 2017 and an increase in carrying charges of 1.9% (One point nine percent) effective June 1, 2018 during the second fiscal year (from April 2018 to March 2019) in order to maintain a balanced budget through March 31, 2019 all subject to review, analysis and discussion with the HCR; and WHEREAS, the proposed budget also requires one increase in all parking charges of 5.0% (five percent) effective June 1st, 2017 and no increase during the second fiscal year (from April 2018 to March 2019) in order to maintain a balanced budget through March 31, 2019 all subject to review, analysis and discussion with the HCR; and WHEREAS, for the month ended January 2017, the average carrying charges per room, per month was $216.43 and this amount includes utilities. This amount became effective June 1, 2015 based on authorization by the HCR in 2015; and WHEREAS, the 1.9% carrying charge increase effective June 1, 2017 will raise the current average carrying charges from $216.43 per room, per month to $220.54 per room, per month. And the 1.9% carrying charge increase effective June 1, 2018 will raise the then current average carrying charges from $220.54 per room per month to $224.73. This increase will enable Riverbay Corporation to meet its obligations; NOW THEREFORE, LET IT BE, RESOLVED: that the proposed Riverbay Corporation Budget for the fiscal years 2017/2018 and 2018/2019 is approved and Management and the Board President are authorized to process the necessary application with the NYS HCR for the above stated carrying charge and parking charge increases. Upon the NYS HCR’s review and approval, Management is authorized to implement the carrying charge and parking charge increases that the Commissioner of the HCR authorizes.

YES: Berk, Cylich, Feliciano, Jones, Lambright, Leslie, Sampson, Smith, Saunders, Turner NO: Jenkins, Johnson, Peterson, Williams ABSENT: Graham PASSED

Board of Directors’ Meeting March 15, 2017 Emergency Resolution #17-20 SUBMITTED BY: Deborah Jenkins SECONDED BY: Leslie Peterson BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING, DATED: March 15, 2017 WHEREAS, Management has prepared the proposed budget for fiscal 2017/2018 and 2018/2019 for Riverbay Corporation based on maintaining the current level of services for shareholders; and WHEREAS, the proposed budget also includes funding for the Five Year Capital Plan which will provide only some of the necessary infrastructure repairs to Co-op City; and WHEREAS, the proposed budget requires no increase in carrying charges during the next two fiscal years (from April 2017 to March 2019) and maintains a balanced budget through March 31, 2019 all subject to review, analysis and discussion with the HCR; and WHEREAS, the proposed budget also requires one increase in all parking charges of 5.0% (five percent) effective June 1st, 2017 and no increase during the second fiscal year (from April 2018 to March 2019) in order to maintain a balanced budget through March 31, 2019 all subject to review, analysis and discussion with the HCR; and WHEREAS, for the month ended January 2017, the average carrying charges per room, per month was $206.97 and this amount includes utilities.

This amount became effective June 1, 2015 based on authorization by the HCR in 2015; and WHEREAS, no carrying charge increase over the next two fiscal years will enable Riverbay Corporation to meet its obligations; NOW THEREFORE, LET IT BE, RESOLVED: that the proposed Riverbay Corporation Budget for the fiscal years 2017/2018 and 2018/2019 is approved and Management and the Board President are authorized to process the necessary application with the NYS HCR for the above budgeted parking charge increase. Upon the NYS HCR’s review and approval, Management is authorized to implement the parking charge increase that the Commissioner of the HCR authorizes.

YES: Jenkins, Peterson, Williams NO: Berk, Cylich, Feliciano, Johnson, Jones, Lambright, Leslie, Sampson, Smith, Saunders, Turner ABSENT: Graham DEFEATED

Resolution #17-22 SUBMITTED BY: Linda Berk SECONDED BY: Evelyn Turner BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING: March 15, 2017 WHEREAS, Riverbay’s “All Risk” Property Insurance Policy expires 3/31/17; and WHEREAS, Management requested quotes from the incumbent broker, CBS Coverage, and Wells Fargo Insurance Services for the new policy period; and WHEREAS the incumbent broker, CBS, proposed a one year renewal policy with an annual premium of $2.3 million, a 40% increase, and Wells Fargo proposed a one year renewal policy with increased coverages at an annual premium of $1.7 million, an 8% increase. See attached March 8, 2017 memo. Wells Fargo also offered a two year rate lock; and WHEREAS Management recommends the Board approve Wells Fargo as Riverbay’s Property Insurance Broker with their proposed “All Risk”

Property Insurance Policy covering the two (2) year period March 31, 2017 to March 31, 2019 at a total premium not to exceed $3,566,500 (Year 1 - $1,770,000 + Year 2 - $1,796,500) plus taxes.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board approves Wells Fargo Insurance Services as Riverbay’s Property Insurance broker and accepts their proposed “All Risk” Property Insurance Policy covering the two (2) year period March 31, 2017 to March 31, 2019 at a total premium not to exceed $3,566,500 (Year 1 $1,770,000 + Year 2 - $1,796,500) plus taxes; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Resolution shall take effect immediately.

YES: Berk, Cylich, Feliciano, Jones, Lambright, Leslie, Peterson, Sampson, Smith, Saunders, Turner ABSENT FOR VOTE: Jenkins, Johnson, Williams ABSENT: Graham PASSED

For career opportunities at Riverbay, see page 7 for job listings.

Co-op City Times / March 18, 2017

It’s

HAPPENING in Co-op City!

Ms. Louise

Bartow Swingers Celebrate International Women's Day 2017

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Last Wednesday, March 8, may have been "International Women’s Day” which also became a day of outcry for women dubbed “A Day Without A Woman,” an offshoot of the Women’s March held in January, but in this NORC community, a lively group of seniors – the oldest is 104 years of age – came out to participate in a roundtable discussion on some concerns of women as they age.

"I felt this was the appropriate day to ‘not’ stay at home, but to come out The Bartow Swingers. and talk and enjoy each other and to learn about some things we as women might be going through that could help others," said organizer Ms. Voncile Mallory.

"It’s Women's Day and they should go out and have fun with their friends and not go home," added 104-year old Ms. Louise.

The session was indeed jovial and serious, and, at times, passionate, as personal stories and anecdotes were shared and discussed. Refreshments were included and overall, everyone seemed definitely glad for the opportunity to talk openly – even briefly – for women about differences between Alzheimer's and dementia; or the various side effects (personal, as well as social) caused by prescribed medications; and the importance of knowing family history, "from whence you came even as far back as slavery."

Some of the participants were Carol Bailey, Lynne Brooke, Caroline Damon, Adona Fleming, Yolanda Grant, Jennifer Hawkins, Linda Holley, Odessa L. Jones, Voncile Mallory, Lillian Odom, Patricia Rasberry, Catherine Ryans, Sheila Scott, Shirley Stark, Maria Villar, Deborah Whitaker, Daisy Windley and Florence Williams.

More sessions are planned in the future.

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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. cannot – •the– authenticity • – • – of•–the•authors.

– • Anonymous – – • –Letters •–• – •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

President Attempting To Keep Campaign Promises

To the Editor: I disagree with Mary Pearson's recent letter to the Co-op Times.

President Trump has ordered the Environmental Protection Agency to review and reconsider the “Waters of the United States Act." This was a good move on his part, since the Act, as issued by the Obama administration, attempted to regulate virtually all of the water across America. It also regulated much of the land.

A representative of Judicial Watch termed Trump's action "the most proproperty rights move out of DC in two decades." Even a Democratic lawmaker conceded that Obama's original regulation was "unworkable." To aid our economy, that radi-

To the Editor: According to the Congressional Budget Office, Trumpcare, in its present form, will be costlier for the poorest citizens in rural parts of Red States (who voted for Trump) and for the elderly. In fact, the older you are, the costlier your deductibles/premiums. More expensive, less coverage, less people covered. I wonder if those of modest means (including Co-op City's own) who proudly thumped their chests and boasted that they

cal rule had to go!

President Trump is attempting to keep his campaign promises to promote economic growth, and to assist the American people by promoting employment opportunities. Even the 'establishment ' Republicans, who did so much to assist Obama in advancing his agenda, seem to be changing their tunes.

We now have a climate realist in charge of the Environmental Protection Agency. Instead of phony politicians promoting the phony concept of climate change/global warming (Al Gore, for one example, is not a scientist), we should listen to the thousands of scientists opposed to the 'global-warming' myth, whose voices

And so, it begins...

voted for this president are starting to get that sinking feeling?

At Monday's City Council meeting, a large segment of the New York City affordable housing market, represented

by NYCHA, expressed growing trepidation about NYCHA's ability to meet the basic needs of its residents going forward. Due to this current administration's recent proposed HUD spending cuts, NYCHA is dealing with an even more extensive lack of funding over the next few years. NYCHA offi-

Let’s Get To Work

To the Editor: Just recently our former president Cleve Taylor left Co-op City in great financial position, new revenue, low move in/outs, etc. Now it seem Co-op City is a trojan horse – possible carry charge increase, low move-outs, but still more work to the infrastructure and elevators.

What is going on? Why should we have to pay for elevator work if they are guaranteed for 25 years? Where are the perks for co-generation? Didn't we get a check from Con Edison?

Are there now more move-outs?

Where would those people go? The city is expensive, and why do we get compared to the rental market? Is that what our elected Board wants us to keep up with?

When are we getting some cable competition here? We are stuck on a loan for the next 20+ years for work

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.

done not long ago, and we still have scaffolds around some buildings.

When are we going to stop paying for monitoring on asbestos that is not here?

When are we going to press hard on City Hall leaders who claim they want affordability to address these issues?

Personally, I can't go anywhere! For those who complain about increases, where are you going to get rooms at the rate we pay? We are not renters, we are shareholders, stop mentioning the rental market and treat us like shareholders who have a say in the progress here.

For those who have been elected to do the will of the people, let’s get the ship going in the right direction. Get our elected leaders to answer some of our concerns, especially the asbestos phantom we are paying for. Let’s get to work!

—David Sanquiche

are tuned out by the mainstream media. Actually, our climate has ALWAYS been changing, but we're still here.

We need border security. We have had several incidents of terrorism or attempted terrorism on our shores, stemming from Middle Eastern nations.

We need to beef up our national security by stopping illegal aliens from entering our country.

They are NOT undocumented – they didn't leave their papers on the ground, or lose them on the trucks or boats that brought them illegally to our shores.

Mexico controls its borders, why shouldn't we?

—David Hammer cials express concern that they may be faced with having to choose between making much needed roof, facade, and structural repairs vs. addressing routine, non-emergency or minor emergency service requests for apartment repairs and maintenance, as well as upkeep of the buildings and grounds.

It would appear that this dilemma could easily befall any affordable housing company faced with inadequate capital budget and/or operating budget, funding levels. —Linda Collins

REMINDER – Carrying Charge Boxes

Shareholders are reminded that the carrying charge deposit boxes located in the community centers open on the morning of the first business day of the month and close at midnight on the 10th of the month, which is the last day to pay your carrying charges before a late fee is accessed. If the 10th of the month falls on a weekend or holiday, the carrying charge boxes remain open through the next business day.

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Public Safety Report

CCPD promotes Drowsy Driving Awareness

The National Safety Council utilizes the two times a year that we change the clocks to promote drowsy driving awareness. After we “Spring Ahead,” we are all missing one hour of sleep. Even in the fall when we gain an hour and it gets dark very early in the evening, the body can think it is time to go to sleep.

It can take some individuals up to one month to fully acclimate to the changes.

The change in the amount of light affects sleeping habits and indirectly results in an increase of drowsy driving accidents. Although it is only a one hour change, the effects on sleep patterns seem to be more extensive. Drowsy driving this time of the year seems to multiply exponentially from this change. Driving while drowsy seems to have the same result as driving while drunk.

Being aware of the signs of drowsy driving and taking steps to avoid driving while tired can save your life.

If you find yourself having difficulty focusing or if you cannot remember the last few miles drove, you may be tired and need a break. If you find your head nodding, frequent blinking, rubbing your eyes, touching your face or hair, it may be your body telling you it needs sleep. If you find yourself drifting out of your lane, tailgating or going over rumble strips, it is a good idea to pull over for a rest.

If you find yourself experiencing any of the above signs of being tired, safely pull over to take a break. Taking a short break, eating a small snack and having caffeine containing beverages do wonders for a person. If you can take even a short nap, the body can be temporarily revitalized. Rolling down the windows or blasting the radio will not keep you awake if you are sleep deprived. If you are traveling a long distance, the best action may be to pull over and spend the night in a hotel.

When the body is tired, there is almost nothing you can do to fight sleep. The body automatically compensates for fatigue by taking micro-sleeps for a few seconds or longer. At highway speed, the vehicle can drive the length of a football field and end up driving off the road into a ditch or into another vehicle. This is extremely dangerous and can be life threatening.

If you combine Drowsy Driving with Drunk Driving, you are setting yourself up for an almost certain disaster. Recent media events detail numerous arrests for drunk driving yet people continue to drive drunk. Remember, if you drink, do not drive.

If you drive, do not drink. The Department of Public Safety urges all residents of Co-op City to make sure all members of their family take steps to insure they are safe when on the road. Remember experts ideally recommend eight hours of sleep per night. The closer to this number of hours of sleep you can get, the better your driving skills will be.

In New York State, it is illegal to Text and Drive.

Previously, a driver could only be pulled over for another traffic infraction and given a summons for texting and driving in combination with another infraction. Now texting and driving alone is cause for being pulled over and issued a summons. Texting and driving in New York State carries a minimum fine of $150 and up to five points on your license. New York State has a mandatory driver responsibility assessment, which a driver must pay for three years in order to maintain their driver’s license. This fee is in addition to all fines, surcharges and court/lawyer fees. It is charged when a person accrues six or more points in an 18 month period or with alcohol or drug related offenses.

Looking at a text, sending a text or otherwise look-

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ing at a cellular device are all primary, summonsable offenses. Texting and driving is a leading cause of fatal automobile collisions. Young people are at an even higher risk due to lack of driving experience. Please make all drivers in your household aware of this new law. Take the pledge with all family members not to Text and Drive at www.ItCanWait.com.

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President’s Report façade of our buildings every eleven years to ensure there are no loose bricks that could be a danger to the community. We will receive fines until we start this project if we miss the start date. Included in the fiveyear capital plan is the renovation of the Dreiser auditorium and the renovations of our lobbies. The Dreiser auditorium is in dire need of renovations; it is also a potentially good revenue source for Co-op City. The lobby renovations had a minimal impact on the increase, approximately $.99 a room.

Budget Options I personally had a serious problem with the zeroincrease budget. If we were not going to raise the money to address the necessary issues via a carrying charge increase, then the only way to pay for the elevators, Local Law 11 and the required non-critical projects from our loan, would have been to institute a drastic cut in our budget. However, because we cannot cut back on non-discretionary items, such as mortgage, insurance, taxes, water and gas, what we could cut would be materials and labor. This zero-increase budget would have eliminated 10 Public Safety officers, lobby attendants during the week and garage attendants’ overnight shift. Additionally, we would not fill current vacant positions. In my opinion, these were draconian cuts in a time where we are not in a crisis.

Are we really prepared to have a reduction in service, not renovate Dreiser auditorium or our lobbies?

On this second go around of the budget, I asked management if we could split the increase to make it more palatable and less of a burden by an incremental increase. We had to make sure that by cutting the increase in half the first year, we would collect enough revenue to get the jobs done. We delayed some projects and cut back on vacant positions to make the approach of 1.9% increase each year work.

The first year, the 1.9% increase would raise carrying charges by $4.11 per room from $216.43 to $220.54 per room on average. The second year’s increase of 1.9% would raise carrying charges by $4.19 per room from $220.54 to $224.73 per room on average. Seniors who are not receiving SCRIE or DRIE already are encouraged to apply as soon as they receive their new carrying charge. If you earn under $50,000 and your carrying charges are more than 30% of your income, you are eligible for freezing your rent at the current rate before the increase.

When we considered all indices, it was clear that even with a carrying charge increase, Co-op City is still the best deal in town. In spite of what some may say, I am a strong advocate for affordable housing. I just do not believe in cheap housing. We have come through a lot in the past several years and we are on the verge of Co-op City being a community of which we can all be proud.

We worked hard on this budget to find the right balance of property maintenance and cost to the community. I believe we found it with the 1.9% increase in each of the next two years. As the collective owners of Riverbay Corporation, this Board owes you the responsibility of protecting, insuring and maintaining your property. As one shareholder told Bob Klehammer, our executive general manager, you are not repairing Co-op City, you are rebuilding it! I could not have said it better. We are also rebuilding Co-op City at an incredibly affordable cost compared to the problems of the past.

We have a long way to go after two decades of bad contractors and inefficient corporate culture. However, there are reasons to look forward to the developments of the next few years. The move-out rate has dropped and I see it dropping even more. Now we must wait for HUD, Wells Fargo and HCR to approve our new budget. If they believe it is not enough, they could come back and require a larger increase. It is my hope that we have demonstrated to them with this budget that we have shown sound fiduciary responsibility with our property and we will not need the entities to

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impose a greater increase.

Mayor’s Office One of our strategies for improving the quality of life at Co-op City has been the Board and management’s interaction with our local officials. We firmly believe that we should get relief from our local government for the many municipal services Riverbay provides for our community. Because of our recent meetings with the Mayor, the Parks Department has been here to clean up the grass around killer curve and now they will be examining our waterfront to see how the city can develop it for use by the community. I am also determined to continue with our elected officials to build a community center here and assist with our other issues, such as the elevators. Some issues will be easier than others, but we have the ear and understanding of those we have elected. It is now our responsibil-

ity, the Board, management and the community, to continue to press forward.

I appreciate your support and good words and continue to be interested in your thoughts and ideas. You may reach me at 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475 or Lberk@riverbayboard.com.

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Director’s Viewpoint

Let’s Be the Leaders of Our Destiny

Francine Reva Jones Secretary 4th Annual Spelling Bee The African-American Association will co-sponsor the 4th Annual Co-op City Spelling Bee today, Saturday, March 18th at 11:00 a.m. in Bartow Community Center, room 31. Your child has the opportunity to show how well s/he can spell by entering this friendly competition. Thus far, all winners have been boys. Come out to see how well the girls will fare this year. You may register your child today, if you arrive by 10:00 a.m.

The grand prize is a $100 gift certificate; second prize, $50; third prize, $25. Those who preregistered

by March 13th will be eligible to win a 7” Android Tablet. All children will receive favorable recognition. This event might be televised on our community cable station. It is a family affair where family and friends can come to support their children. Light refreshments will be served. Admission is free. The Riverbay Fund, Inc. is a co-sponsor for this event.

The Budget It appears that a little more understanding of the manner in which the budget was prepared and presented might have been the reason a few of the Board directors voted against it. Our Board president, Linda Berk, is making an effort to have management further explain it and, if necessary, to restructure the budget so that it is acceptable. At this writing, the corporation has NO budget. In my opinion, this is a shameful position. It is an invitation for HCR, Wells Fargo and HUD to intervene and to make the decision for us. That should not happen.

The Board should be able to chart its own destiny for this community without the intervention of the authorities. The Board needs to make this important decision, which will be approved by the authorities.

The Board is scheduled to meet again to vote on a revised budget.

It is a sign of good leadership when the Board president recognizes the need for the Board to

uphold its responsibility and pass a budget for this community. Ms. Berk endeavors to do that and I feel confident that the Board members will cooperate once a revised budget is presented, because they know that the critical repairs – the elevators, the Local Law 11 balconies and facades, and the selfopening lobby doors – need immediate attention.

Ms. Berk is a forward thinking president. I believe that she would agree that if we do not repair and maintain our infrastructure, this community will turn into a slum; a ghetto. That is the reason we must continue planning a budget in order to upgrade our lobby entrances and mailboxes; waterproof below the porticos; upgrade storefronts in the shopping centers; upgrade the Bartow courtyard; renovate the Dreiser auditorium, which could generate rental income; construct a new basketball court between Benchley Place and Bellamy Loop; build a central warehouse; upgrade the waterfront Greenway, etc. We must keep up the appearance of this community as “curb appeal” is very important. No one wants to move into a dilapidated, run-down housing development.

I continue to compare our community with others because we are a cooperative with the most affordable deal in NYC. We, shareholders, have remarkable apartments here. We have large rooms, some with balconies, which include utilities at no extra cost. I recently heard about someone who wanted to move into Co-op City, but her circumstances were urgent and she could not wait on a Riverbay waiting list. She wound up renting a one-bedroom apartment for $1,600 per month. Utilities were not included. It would have cost her approximately half that amount here.

I received a call from a shareholder who read the outcome of the budget vote, which he exclaimed was “unbelievable.” He informed me that when he tells others what he pays for his apartment, they are shocked and they tell him how lucky he is and what a good deal he has.

According to the Sales Department, as of February 2017, there were 4,200 applicants on our waiting list (1,615 for a one-bedroom apartment; 1,830 for two bedrooms, and 755 for three bedrooms).

I don’t know about other developments, but I would say that many people are looking for a decent, affordable place to live, and they are at a premium in NYC. If you recall, several years ago, the Riverbay Corporation was stuck with a vast number of three bedroom apartments, which were transferring into sales very slowly. Therefore, the rules were relaxed and anyone who could afford a three bedroom apartment was allowed to purchase one. If those shareholders who purchased a large apartment now find that they have more space than they need or can afford and are finding it difficult to make ends meet, then they can transfer to a smaller apartment. In February 2014, the Board submitted a zero-down equity downsizing resolution for HCR’s approval, which they have yet to act on.

If you recall, the Board recently voted to increase employees’ pay to $15 per hour before it was legally required. To those Board members who voted for it, where did you think the money would come from?

At a recent budget discussion, a Board member asked management to present the Board with a budget with no increase at all.

Also, if you recall, several years ago, there was a Board president who promised shareholders that there would be no carrying charge increases. She kept her promise and, as long as she was president, there were no increases. Also at that time, there were no open Board meetings. She kept tight control over this community, and the shareholders had almost no say at all. She was a dishonest president who went to jail for her illegal actions.

Women’s History Month Due to inclement weather, Ms. Tamika D. Mallory’s appearance at the African-American Association’s Women’s History Month Celebration on March 14th was cancelled. The community will be notified of the rescheduled date.

Contact I can be reached at 718-671-5957.

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Association of Building 14 Cooperators The spurts of cold weather have just been untimely (is it ever timely?), whereby the association has not been able to hold several annual events, including our Holiday Party and “Show Some Love” Valentine’s Wall of Wishes. We will make up for these missed events!

We do invite you to join us next week for our March association meeting. To educate and get us actively engaged in taking charge of our personal “house,” Michael Sanchez from JASA will speak on Wills, Health Proxy, and [Medical] Power of Attorney. While many of us procrastinate over or do not want to discuss these sensitive matters, we all know “the good, the bad, and the downright ugly” of families struggling with issues of life and death. Learn what to do as a responsible son, daughter, adult, spouse, parent and/or caretaker. You owe it to your loved ones.

Additionally, though the speaker has not confirmed, another personal planning agenda item is “Financial Fitness Basics” and local resources to get you in top shape fiscally.

It’s been awhile since we’ve congregated, and it would be great to see familiar and new faces. Association of Building 14 Cooperators Meeting, Wednesday, March 22nd at 7:30 p.m.

Questions/suggestions? Email: theab14c@hotmail.com, or by phone at 917.612.1951.

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Co-op City Spotlight Councilman King Honors Co-op City Shareholder For Women’s History Month City Councilman Andy King delivered his fourth State of the District Address on Sunday, March 12 and during the program honored 17 active women in the borough, one of whom was Co-op City Board Director Leslie Peterson.

The address took place at the North Bronx Seventh Day Adventist Church on Bronxwood Avenue where more than 700 Bronx residents, friends and special guests gathered to hear the councilman discuss his 12-point plan for the 12th Council District and award the 2017 Women’s History Month honorees.

Women of Excellence Awards were presented to Bronx residents Luciel Boles-Wilson, Ursula Greene, Hilary Bloomfield, Leslie Peterson, Ayris Granby, Maxine Knight, Jevonni Brooks, Gillian Pemberton-Smith, Lisa Hayes, Rose Donna Taylor, Susan Evans, Mary Morton, Rev. Ingrid Peart, Sandria Brown, Rev. Naomi Tyler-Lloyd and Delores Walker. A special 12th Council District Leadership Award was also presented to the Hon. Darcel Clark, Bronx district attorney.

Joining the Councilman at his State of the District Address, and presenting remarks, were U.S. Senator Charles Schumer and NYS Senator Jamaal Bailey.

During the address, the councilman spoke about upcoming and future projects in the 12th Council District. These projects include affStudents from Faith Christian Academy ordable housing

for working families through a partnership with Habitat for Humanity, renovation of Agnes Haywood Park, capital funding to schools in the 12th Council District, expense funding to community-based organizations, funding for NYCHA developments and youth programs, and DOT and DSNY needs in the district.

After the presentations, the councilman celebrated his birthday with his constituents in the church’s dinMs. Peterson displays her award ing area.

“I was honored to receive the Women of Excellence Award from Councilman Andy King at the State of the District Address held on March 12,” said Director Peterson. “I am humbled by the gesture and with gratitude thank Councilman King.

I share this award with fantastic family, friends and fellow neighbors who show their support and dedication to our Co-op City community and district.”

In addition to serving on the Board of Directors, Ms. Peterson, a long-time shareholder, is also one of the founders of the Rivers Run Community Garden and president of the Building 13 Association. At the building association, she started a focus group called Women Keeping It Real which aims to empower and encourage women. She also initiated and was one of the principal fundraisers for the annual Summer Fun Day event in Co-op City which serves to encourage building associations to work together to improve and inspire community spirit and Photos by Elena Moreno unison among shareholders.

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Why I Voted Against A 3.72% Carrying Charges Increase …

Director’s Viewpoint

Deborah Jenkins Treasurer ...And Why I Will Again Vote Against An Increase Quite simply, I voted against the 3.72% increase because management didn't justify the increase, in my opinion. I took into consideration everything submitted by management, errors and all, and still believe that with the current surplus and the greatest expenses presented in the 5-Year Capital Plan were to come in years 3-5, this increase wasn't warranted at this point.

Contrary to what those of you were led to believe, who read that none of the eight (8) who voted against the increase never offered amendments or alternatives, alternatives were suggested. That assertion is patently untrue. I requested an apology, but as of this writing, one has not been given and that's

very disappointing. Let me say that it should be okay if as Board directors we disagree, but it is not okay for any one of us to cast disparaging lights of untruths on others who dare disagree. I am grateful for the people at Faith@Work Christian Church for supporting me through prayer as I share with them how such lies hurt me. Some may believe that I am being holier-than-thou because I share concerns of fellow cooperators who have expressed great despair thinking about increases; because I remind them that salaries are not increasing for most raises are frozen and the fact that we don't know what the new HUD administration will hold for us.

I made many suggestions (i.e. freezing management salaries, reducing training expenses and accessing union-sponsored free trainings, etc.).

None of which were taken seriously, evidently. Parenthetical other Board Directors made suggestions that apparently weren't taken seriously either.

None of you would allow numerous errors that

seem difficult to defend from your accountant. Neither would I. That is the approach I took in making my decision. There was no party line to tow, I voted in what I believe was in the best interest of the community.

I've said for weeks that an increase would be needed, but the presentation from management was insufficient for me to vote in favor of an increase.

The process, from the beginning, was flawed, from my perspective. HCR has its role and ours is to present them with a sound budget. They absolutely have the right to impose an increase, but I will not vote for what I believe is a flawed budget just to prevent HCR from imposing an increase. I don't believe you elected me for that reason.

I can only encourage you to continue to watch all resolutions and contact all 15 of us to inquire as to why we voted as we did.

I can be reached at 718-644-0951 or djenkins @riverbayboard.com, for I know that I serve at your pleasure.

Deadline Wednesday For Assemblyman’s Free Tax Prep For Seniors The deadline for Assemblyman Michael R. Benedetto’s free income tax preparation for seniors 62 years of age and older who reside within the boundaries of his district (Co-op City, Throggs Neck, Morris Park, Pelham Bay and City Island), is this Wednesday, March 22.

Tax documents can be dropped off at the Assemblyman’s office until this coming Wednesday, and is limited to seniors who meet the following criteria: • Simple filings only • Complete copies of 2016 federal and state returns must be included • Name, Social Security number, and date of birth of all people claimed

on the return as taxpayers and dependents • Adjusted gross income (AGI) for 2016 must be under $50,000 • All necessary paperwork must be included as a complete file and brought to the office, otherwise it will be returned • You must provide us with a telephone or cellphone number at which you can be reached during normal business hours and on Saturdays Seniors should bring all their tax documents to Assemblyman Benedetto’s office at 177 Dreiser Loop, room 12, anytime from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. For more information, please contact Assemblyman Benedetto’s Co-op City office at (718) 320-2220.

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Building 9 Association

Building 16 Association Greetings, everyone.

The bus is filling up fast. Don't wait until the last minute to secure your seat. July 15 will be here before you know it.

We will be leaving from 600 Baychester Ave. (16) at 7:00 a.m. We will be having lunch from 11:30 to 12 45 p.m. at the Golden Corral. We will be at the museum from 2:00 p.m. until 5:30 p.m.

We have a luxury bus so your ride will be comfortable.

Come and join us on this exciting trip.

Adults: $125, children: $85. $50 to hold your seat.

Call: Teri Ann Garcia at 347-931-4502 Mary Howell at 718-320-2574 Gloria Almond at 1-646-262-2157 Barbara Guzman at Holy Rosary Church, 1-917-207-7483.

—Teri Ann Garcia

Be respectful of your neighbors Please be aware that not all disabilities are visible, so be considerate and respectful of all members of the community.

Greetings. Happy St. Patrick's Day to all.

Winter Storm Stella has made March a month for the record books.

I thank the small army of women who volunteer weekly to collect our building dues. They do an exceptionally outstanding job and they are to be commended for their hours of service on behalf of their neighbors.

We thank everyone who has joined the 2017 Building 9 Association by their payment of dues. Please continue to stop at the membership dues collection tables.

To err is human. If you find a discrepancy, please see us with your receipt once the Membership Roster is posted. We update the roster weekly to reflect payments and corrections.

Reminders: Friday, March 24th, at 7:00 p.m., we will celebrate Women's History Month with a viewing of the movie, “Hidden Figures.”

Saturday, March 25th, at 7:00 p.m., we will host our 2nd Annual International Food Night. Please participate. Join us with a favorite family or ethnic dish. Share your culinary skills and your culture with your neighbors.

We are in the planning stages of hosting an event for young people during their Spring break in April 2017.

The 2017 Summer Family Fun Day is scheduled for Saturday, June 17th, from 12 p.m. until 6:00 p.m.

Our Annual Bake Sale is scheduled for Saturday, June 3rd, from noon until 6:00 p.m. Calling all bakers!

We are currently in the planning stages of our Annual Summer Bus Ride.

Please read your Co-op City Times weekly. To be informed is to be empowered.

Broun Place Townhouse Association From Broun Place Townhouse Association: Please do not litter. Hope everyone survived the blizzard well. Last Sunday on coming home from Andy King’s birthday and state of District 12 event, here comes a Riverbay vehicle behind me.

So pleased that they “came out” to pick-up the “filled” skunk trap. Yup, we got a biggie! Thank you to the guys responsible for this truly emergency clean-up.

Regarding Councilperson King’s event: 1 - happy I was there to support and be inspired by him and articulate, personable guest, Senator Chuck Schumer, the ”Faith Christian Academy Singers” and the other guests, but most of all, to Councilperson Andy King for enumerating his plans and showing the accomplishments of recent years. 2 – Congratulations to the honored recipients of “Women of Excellence Awards,” especially our own Leslie Peterson.

Litter is disgusting, it attracts rats and other animals, the company doesn’t have to spend extra if we just pick up and don’t litter to begin with. The green cans are on almost every corner. Just pick the garbage up! Teach your children not to be litterbugs; grown-ups, it’s good exercise to bend and pick up. Since our dumpster pads were cleaned up and since Martin has been our groundskeeper, there is major improvement. Call 3-1-1 to register problems off Co-op City property. Broun Place agrees with Building 9, we shouldn’t go back to NYC Department of Sanitation, but should continue with our own recycling program.

All are welcome to our first Broun Place Townhouse Association meeting of the new year on March 23, in Bartow Center, rm. 31 from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Please let me know if you have a particular issue to bring up. Broun Place Townhouse Association announces Mr. Warren Mitchell, assistant general manager, is our guest. Your attendance is appreciated and, of course, light refreshments will be available.

This week, we attended the Riverbay Buildings and Grounds Committee. The very important matter of signage and its lack, especially for townhouse clusters, has been glaring, but I couldn’t see it! Thank you to the Nathaniel family for their update on the modifications and repairs on their apartment.

There is “new” information regarding window guards. Townhouse residents can purchase them, but the forms are not required to be filled out by townhouse residents. We learned this by working with Adler Place Townhouse Association and their president, Kenneth Graham.

On behalf of Paquita Myke, we announce to Broun Place residents a memorial service for former neighbor, Ms. Gloria Joy Abdul. It will be held on Sunday, March 19th at 1 p.m. at St. Michael’s Catholic Church, 765 Co-op City Blvd., Bronx 10475.

We join all our friends and neighbors in extending condolences to Bishops Angelo and Nancy Rosario and the Rosario family on the crossing over of their sister, Elba and their aunt.

“If you see something, say something;” call Public Safety: 718-671-3050.

Have a great week!

—Eva Lazaar

Enjoying Bingo fun are (R-L) Daisy McCoy, Mimi Hilliard and Barbara Small (not facing camera.)

We have had several new families move into our building in the last three months. Several have joined our building association. Please greet your new neighbors and make them feel welcome.

The Riverbay Board of Directors' annual election petition period begins, Monday, March 20th, with potential candidates picking up the official petitions.

In reference to the hazardous road conditions existing at Dreiser Loop and Co-op City Blvd., I have forwarded my 3-1-1 complaint numbers and photographs of the road condition to Community Board #10, who passed them on to New York City DOT. Your building association executive team is working hard on your behalf. Please support us as we strive to create a professional, comfortable and enjoyable environment for you.

If you want to go swiftly, go alone. If you want to go far, go together. –An African Proverb —Linda Collins

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Director’s Viewpoint

Daryl Johnson Our Public Safety department held an awards ceremony for their officers in Dreiser on Saturday, March 4. About 200 people attended this event and cheered the officers that received awards for bravery and other heroic efforts.

Helping the Community The award ceremony started around 11:30 a.m.

Then, lots of family members, friends, employees, and board members gathered to watch officer after officer march on the stage to receive prestigious awards for acts of exemplary service.

General Manager Noel Ellison started off by talking about dedication, service, and outstanding achievements. "We're proud of the work that you've done," he said. Then, highlighting an example of good service, he spoke about a crime that occurred when a 103-year-old cooperator was mugged of her shopping cart full of groceries. "Everyone was appalled and was trying to tell Public Safety what to do," Ellison stated. "But, Public Safety was 3 to 4 steps ahead of everyone. They did good public safety work and caught the person that committed this crime. Then, our officers went out and bought a new shopping cart and groceries for her."

Chief Frank Apollo then stepped up and talked about his department and his officers. Thereafter, the officers lined up and Sergeant Elizabeth DelValle called the officers to the podium and listed their numerous achievements and acts of bravery to the cheering audience. Then, they were issued their awards. And, as those awards were being distributed, you could tell that everyone was happy and proud of these officers for their outstanding work in our community.

Shortly afterward, I told Apollo that I was going to write an article about his department and some of the incidents that he mentioned on the stage. Thereafter, during a phone conversation, we went into some of the details that occurred with some of the toughest cases that we've had in Co-op City.

CCPD: We keep Co-op City safe The Story Behind the Story First, at around 1 p.m., in September of 2015, a group of CCPD officers were in a squad room in Bartow. Next, while seated, one of the detectives fell into a state of unconsciousness. Then, the other officers ran over, checked his pulse, and mentioned that he was in a state of cardiac arrest. Then, according to Chief Apollo, "Officers Coletti, Romano, Thomas, Wyatt, along with Lt. Frank Torres, Detective Damita Johnson revived a member of service that had gone into cardiac arrest. They utilized an Automatic External Defibrillator to save his life." Thereafter, all of the officers that were involved in this incident were awarded a medal of valor during the ceremony.

Next, during July 2014, we had a case that involved two males that were allegedly running along Bartow Avenue, after being involved in a prior incident. Then, according to Apollo, "Officers Marsanico and Coletti engaged in a physical confrontation with a male who had on his person a loaded firearm. The male was successfully disarmed by the officers without further incident." Both officers were awarded a silver star medal.

Lastly, on August 28, 2015, at 2:43 a.m., a man was allegedly looking into vehicles on Baychester Avenue.

The man, fitting the description from a prior incident, was stopped on the street. "The man then allegedly turned around, reached into his waistband, and pulled out a gun. Next, the man threw the gun to the ground," according to Apollo. "The officers then apprehended him and took the gun." Detectives Driska and Santos were awarded with a commendation.

"I commend the officers for their brave efforts," Chief Apollo concluded.

Board Votes Down Disastrous Increases I am so glad to report that eight directors voted no to a resolution that probably would have hurt a lot of cooperators here. This resolution called for a carrying charge increase of 3.72 percent. Additionally, a 10 percent increase in the garage fees was on this resolution. But, a 20 percent laundry room increase was deleted from this resolution.

Here are the names of the directors that voted yes for this resolution:

Donizetti Building Four Association Meeting Our meeting on March 9, we had as our guest speaker Ms. Helen Atkins, a representative from JASA. She was quite informative and presented us with valuable information about various aspects of different programs offered. The information was not only geared toward seniors, but to all residents. Thank you, Ms. Atkins.

Casino Fundraiser Event We are excited about our upcoming fundraiser bus ride on March 25, to the Mohegan Sun Casino in Wilkes-Barre, PA. The cost is $40 with a bonus slot play of $25 and a $5 food voucher. Bus will leave 9:00 a.m. from Donizetti Pl. If you arrive early (8:00-8:45 a.m.), we have coffee, tea or hot chocolate available in our meeting room. There may still be a few seats available for immediate purchase. You may call Yvonne at (718) 671-6922, Diane at (347) 275-7565 or Mary at (718) 671-0425 to make inquiry.

Save The Date: Saturday, August 19, for a fun day cruise and luncheon.

Information will be posted shortly.

Building Membership Dues We have begun collecting our annual building membership dues. Dues are still $5 per household. If you missed us, we will be placing envelopes under doors for your convenience. Results of the membership drive, by apartment, will be posted in each lobby’s bulletin board. Once again, thank you for your support!

Continue to check on your elderly neighbors who may live alone, especially during this time of unpredictable weather.

We extend get well wishes to the sick and shut-in. Stay focused and be alert of people and your surroundings when entering your building and elevators.

“Remember, this is our home; “if you see something, say something.”

—Yvonne Burrus

Linda Berk, Francine Reva Jones, Kevin Lambright, Andrea Leslie, Claudia Sampson, and Rod Saunders.

The Co-op City Times reported that Bernie Cylich was "traveling" while this vote was taken. Nevertheless, this paper quoted him saying that he "would have voted yes" for this resolution.

Here are the names of the directors that voted no for this resolution: Sonia Feliciano, Leah Graham, Deborah Jenkins, Leslie Peterson, Marie Smith, Evelyn Turner, Junius Williams, and Daryl Johnson.

The departmental budget for fiscal year 2016/2017 is $112.6 million. Now, amazingly, the proposed budget for fiscal year 2017/2018 was increased to $120 million. So, can you believe that Riverbay wants to spend $120 million to run 27 departments here for this new fiscal year? Insane! Management should learn a good lesson from this vote and cut this departmental budget by at least 15 percent.

Bottom line: I'm hoping that other cooperators will run for the board in this upcoming election. If yes, then we are going to demand huge and appropriate budget cuts if we get control of this board. Thereafter, you can be assured that we're going to clean up a lot of nonsense that is going on here.

Close This article was written on Saturday, March 11.

But, we had a board meeting on March 16. So, updates on our budget review should be printed in this paper. Thank you.

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

Or, please send a message to me at darylhjohnson@ optonline.net (There are absolutely no problems with this email address. So, please double-check the spelling of this address if your message bounces back to you.)

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

Okay, that’s it for now. So, please have a wonderful week.

And, may God bless you and your family. Thank you.

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Opposed To Simultaneous Maintenance & Other Fee Increases Director’s Viewpoint

Marie Smith

Budget: The budget is on everyone's mind. The Board of Directors, management and our attorneys have been working very diligently to pass this budget. I am opposed to having an increase in the carrying charges, laundry room machines and garage fees all at once. In my opinion, we all would not be hit so hard if we put the garage increase and laundry room fees off until next year with no carrying charge increase in 2018.

Social Security: As a senior on a fixed income and on behalf of all seniors and disabled here, we did not receive a COLA (Cost Of Living Adjustment) this year.

What we received was an increase in our Medicare premiums. We had to give back the 0.3% increase we were HOPING for but, in actuality, we gave that back and more with our premiums increasing.

Capital Projects – Elevators & Local Law 11: Our elevator parts must be replaced at a cost of $40,000,000.

We need safe elevators. We also need a warranty of more than one year after we spend this money.

Our brick and balcony work, $23,000,000. Again, we need better accountability from our contractors. It is going to take us a very long time to repay on these projects. Therefore, we have to insist on long-term WARRANTIES. Each and everyone of us must look at ways to cut costs, trim the budget and demand help from our politicians that we elect. It is time for everyone to STEP UP TO THE PLATE AND DO THEIR JOBS. We must stop wasteful spending and conserve at

every opportunity.

Public Safety Awards Ceremony: It was a pleasure to attend this ceremony and witness the many awards, some multiple awards that our men and women and Chief Apollo received. Congratulations to all honorees.

D.A.A.C. – Director Andrea Leslie, myself, Joe Boiko and Cheryl Silvera have been trying unsuccessfully to obtain a guest speaker for this month’s Cerebral Palsy event which we were trying to have on March 20th in the Bartow Center. If anyone knows of someone who would come and speak on our behalf and donate their services, please reach out to one of us. Thank you.

N.A.M.I. (National Alliance Mental Illness) Family & Friends Support Group: We meet the 2nd Thurs. of the month in the Einstein Community Center in rm. 35 from 7-9 p.m. Everyone is welcome, it is free and all discussions are strictly confidential. I am the facilitator of this group and we have many brochures available to share and we have been very fortunate to have Dr. Eric Padol, psychologist, and shareholder offer his services free of charge and his time.

ZUMBA: Free class every Mon. in the Bartow Center at 7-8 p.m. currently in room 31.

Board Elections will be upon us very shortly and we will be using a new system of online and mail in ballots. No more voting machines in our lobbies which will be more cost-effective. We encourage every shareholder to vote.

Buildings & Grounds Committee Meetings: Chaired by Director Sonia Feliciano, co-chair myself.

We meet once a month, usually the second Tues. of the month in the Bartow Center from 6:30 to 9 p.m.

Building presidents and vice presidents share their

Women’s History Spotlight Long-time Co-op City resident James Liggons, who has worked as a substance addiction counselor in Harlem for more than 20 years, said he traces his tendency and desire to help people overcome their weaknesses and addictions back to his late mother Thelma.

According to Mr. Liggons, during the mid-1960s his mother was a housewife raising two sons in Harlem, along with her husband, and she was then becoming increasingly unhappy with her weight and her appearance.

Deciding to do something about it, she enrolled in Weight Watchers, which, at the time, was a little known dietary support program which stressed smaller portions and a balanced diet of healthy lean foods along with weekly support group meetings.

Under Weight Watchers, Mrs. LigThelma Liggons, center, back row gons lost close to 90 pounds over time, her son said. But the success story does not end there. According to her son, Mrs. Liggons became so enamored with the Weight Watchers program that she pursued a job as a weight loss counselor with the program. She asked for and received a job interview with Jean Nidetch, the developer and founder of the Weight Watchers program four years earlier in 1963. According to the obituary for Mrs. Nidetch published by the New York Times after her death in 2015, Mrs. Nidetch developed the Weight Watchers concept after becoming overweight herself, and through that original concept that she developed with the help of others, lost 72 pounds. In 1967, Mrs. Liggons was interviewed by Mrs. Nidetch and hired on the spot to be one of the first African-American weight loss counselors for Weight Watchers.

Mrs. Liggons went to work for Weight Watchers for the next 23 years, bringing the effective weight loss concept to minority neighborhoods throughout New York City, including Harlem and the south Bronx, and, in turn, helping thousands of minority women overcome obesity and live healthier lives. Pictured above is Thelma Liggons (center, standing) with Jean Nidetch (seated, left) and other weight loss counselors for Weight Watchers at the time. The photo was taken in 1970.

concerns, complaints, ideas and department managers come to hear first-hand from the attendees and make notes of what items have to be taken care of. We had asst. general manager, Warren Mitchell, attend our last meeting and he gave us much valuable information. Our next meeting is scheduled for April 4th.

Buildings 29A, B & C Association Meetings: Held in the rear lobby of 29B, 3rd Fri. of the month (next meeting 3/17). Please plan on attending as we are making plans for our first Flea Market, Bake Sale and other fundraising events. Membership dues: $5 per family. Refreshments served and we have a 50/50.

Killer Curve Trash: I have spoken to Assemblyman Michael Benedetto regarding the trash behind our fence by Bldgs. 29A, B & C. Mr. John Korres met with me this week and promised to get on this project right away and get assistance from the Parks Dept., NYC Thruway Authority, & Riverbay Corp. to clean up this unsightly, filthy area.

Bicycle & Walkway Path: Section 5. A beautiful path, but very dark and dangerous at night. Requesting lighting in this area. I have called 3-1-1, D.O.T. and Parks Dept. Again, some agency needs to take care of this situation. Please make calls to these city agencies to get these matters taken care of.

Lighting: Another area that is very dark and dirty is along the railroad tracks in Section 5 on the opposite side of the street from Building 31 A & B. I continue to be invited to speak at building association meetings and I am glad to be of help.

Call me at the Board Liaison's Office: 347-9134224, email me at msmith@riverbayboard.com.

See something, say something, 718-671-3050.

Dog owners, clean up after your dog; it is the LAW. Thank you, everyone. Stay safe, be vigilant.

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Building 27 Association

Building 32 Association

Greetings, neighbors. Spring is in the air, we had a pretty good winter so far.

Snow is on the way again.

Building Association General Meeting…will be Thursday, March 30th, at 7 p.m. Please join us in Building 27C, rear lobby association room.

New cooperators, please come and meet your neighbors. There is something that may interest you or you may want to recommend an activity, the association is for all cooperators who want to share their comments, etc., for the betterment of your building and community.

Annual Association Dues… are $5 per family and representatives of Bldg. A, B and C buildings will be collecting from you on Friday, April 7th from 4 to 8 p.m. The dues support the association as we post flyers of information, participation in the Section Fun Day, our wonderful annual holiday parties, decorations for our lobbies during the holidays, etc. Thank you for your continuous support of your building association.

Foxwood Casino, Connecticut – The Building 27 Association would love for you to join us on Friday, May 19. Price: $40, $10 rebate and a buffet voucher.

Bus leaving at 8 a.m. SHARP from Einstein Center.

First payment of $20 due by Thursday, March 23, to hold your seat. Payments will be accepted on Thursday, March 23, in Bldg. 27B lobby, 4 to 7 p.m. Final payment due and no refunds after May 7.

Checks or money may be mailed to Lillian Sumpter, 140 Erdman Pl., Apt. 6D, Bronx, NY 10745. Contacts, if any questions, 718-379-4629 or 718-671-1905 (9 a.m.-5 p.m.)

Happy birthday to all in this month. Please share with the Sunshine Committee, Ms. Lydia Rondon, by calling her at (718) 583-3040. If a neighbor in our building is ill, homebound, celebrating birthdays or experiencing bereavement, Ms. Rondon will respond on the behalf of the association.

Please keep our Board and community in prayer that the Board will make the right decisions. Pray for our leaders, peace and stability.

—H. Overman

This article is being re-printed as a reminder for our upcoming meeting.

Attendance at our meetings has been spotty, and we hope that our guest speaker will stir some interest. Your building association strives to keep you informed about beneficial happenings in our community, as well as issues that are bothersome to our fellow cooperators.

General Membership Meeting Our meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, March 21 starting at 7:30 p.m. The meeting place is our association room, located in 32B, first floor rear. Our special guest will be Mr. Rupinder Rana, director of operations for StatCare, the urgent and walk-in medical care facility for both adults and kids. StatCare is located in the Bartow Mall, 2063 Bartow Ave., adjacent to Amalgamated Bank. Mr. Rana will be presenting handouts, checking blood pressures for those who request it, conducting finger-stick blood glucose testing, and informing us about this convenient new facility right in our community.

We look forward to seeing our new cooperators. Our meetings are generally ninety (90) minutes long, and occur once every two months. There will be light refreshments, a door prize and a fifty-fifty. Everyone is welcome. If you have not paid your $5 annual dues, you can do so at this meeting.

Today, we are in Washington, D.C. at the African-American Museum. If there are places you want to go and things you want to see, speak to any member of the executive board. We are planning a trip to the Westchester Dinner Theatre in the fall, and are thinking about another casino trip.

—Lorna Smith

Building 26 Association Warm greetings to our Co-op City families, friends, merchants, and especially our new residents. March came in like a lamb with temperatures as high as the mid-sixties, but it looks as though March is going out like a roaring lion with frigid temperatures and snow storms.

Fond wishes to everyone celebrating birthdays, anniversaries, and other celebrated events during the month of March.

Speedy recovery to all who are sick, home bound, and/or hospitalized. Our sincere condolences to those families who have suffered the loss of a beloved one. Blessings to you during your difficult time of bereavement.

There will not be a building association meeting for the month of March.

However, towards the end of March representatives from the building association’s executive board will be collecting membership dues in your respective building lobby. Dates will be posted. Please support us by paying your dues and by attending meetings.

March is Women’s Month. So celebrate those women who have nurtured, cared, and sacrificed for you. And we say thank you to all of the women of Co-op City.

Let's all work to help keep Co-op City clean by properly disposing trash in the nearest receptacle. Please dispose of large boxes, furniture, and other large objects from your residence by taking it to the designated area of your building's basement. Debris thrown from your window and/or terrace is dangerous. Violators will be summonses and or arrested. If you see something, say something by calling 9-1-1 for emergencies and 3-1-1 for all non-emergencies.

—YuVonne Lewis

Co-op City Democratic Club Dear club member: Our next meeting will be held on Monday, March 20, at 6:00 p.m. in the Bartow Community Center, room #28. Please remember to bring your dues, if you haven’t paid it already.

In an effort to increase membership, please feel free to bring a friend or neighbor with you – one who can accompany you home. We are looking for people with like minds as we are and are willing to work to help elect Democrats to move our community and country forward.

We will be working to actively engage the community of concerns which affect all of us. The time is coming whereas we will all have to work together. There are issues like restoring three (Bx26, Bx28, former QBx1) bus routes which made all internal and external bus stops, and which were subsequently replaced by five additional bus routes all failing to provide the same original service.

Join us and show you care. Please come out on Monday, March 20th at 6:00 in room #28. It will not be a long meeting. See you then.

—Shirley J. Saunders

Please Refrain From Littering. Thank you!

Building 22 A&B Association Saturday was our trip to Foxwoods Casino. It was very cold, but everyone was bundled up and on time. Our give-back was $10 on your card and free buffet or $10 off at any restaurant, coupons to shop at Tangers Outlet.

A fantastic time was had by all. Our next trip will be when the weather is warmer.

Look for information in the lobby about the association dues. Please read the Co-op City Times to learn about the Zero Dog Tolerance Board Policy. Also, proposed Section 5 Metro North Station. Start calling the USPS Customer Service at 1-800-275-8777 to complain about our missing mailboxes. Call every day.

Our next association meeting will be March 27th at 7 p.m. in the association room.

Our sympathies to all who lost loved ones. If you see something, say something.

—Betty Leak

CO-OP CITY FOOT CARE CENTER SECTION 5 • BUILDING 29C 4240 HUTCHINSON RIVER PARKWAY EAST

(718) 671-2233 DR. LOUIS JACOBS, DIRECTOR ALL FOOT CONDITIONS TREATED The in-office surgical correction of BUNIONS • HAMMERTOES • INGROWN TOENAILS PAINFUL CORNS and CALLOUSES The treatment of traumatic foot injuries, heel spurs, bursitis and arthritis of the joints of the feet, toenail and skin infections, as well as other conditions.

Most Union and Insurance Plans Accepted.

HIP CMO (Montefiore) Health Plan Accepted.

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

Se Habla Español MEDICARE ACCEPTED • HOUSE CALLS BY APPOINTMENT

Diabetic Patients with Medicare may be eligible for shoes.

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Our Primary Goal: Maintaining Affordability

Director’s Viewpoint

and removed what we felt was not necessary at this time. Certain suggestions made by directors, such as departmental budget reductions (10%), hiring freeze (payroll budget not sustainable), buyout incentive and other suggestions, have not been explored to many directors’ satisfaction. I would not accept the “You must never be fearful about what you do 4.6% or the 3.72%. I voted NO to the budget when it's right,” by Rosa Parks increases that were suggested. This decision was First and foremost, I would like to thank Council- independently made, but apparently, not a lone man Andy King for the Women of Excellence Award thought as seven other directors felt similarly.

It is disingenuous to say that services would diminI received on Sunday, March 12, 2017 at the State of Our District Address. Senator Chuck Schumer was ish; this is just not so, in my opinion. What would present and gave his pledge as Minority Leader to probably happen is better, more efficient use of the advocate on behalf of what’s just and fair. I congratu- staff we have. Is it wrong to ask for a full day’s work late all of the recipients and pledge to do my best for for a full day’s pay? the Co-op City community and the district as a I will repeat: The responsibility of members is, per whole. the by-laws, which states, “Cooperators will seek and Last week, there was an article in the Co-op City demand the most economical operation of the develTimes with inaccurate statements. I did a little opment in order to obtain the lowest possible carresearch and went back to January 19, 2017 when the rying charge. The Board must meet this demand first e-mails were submitted regarding suggested without endangering the long term interest of the projbudget reductions. Many of the suggestions were ect, minimizing its essential services or impairing again raised at subsequent meetings. A couple of proper maintenance.” We are, therefore, continuing weeks ago, we embarked upon a line-by-line review the arduous job of reviewing the budget with manage-

Leslie Peterson

Black Forum Next Defensive Driving Class The next Black Forum defensive driving course will be on Saturday, April 8, 8:50 a.m. – 3 p.m., Dreiser Center, rm. 1. Please make your check in the amount of $35, payable to “the Black Forum of Co-op City.” Call (718) 320-8035.

Trip To Sugarhouse Casino The Black Forum trip to the Sugarhouse casino on Sat., April 22 is sold out.

Bus will leave Dreiser at 8:30 a.m., Asch Loop at 9 a.m., and Einstein at 9:15 a.m.

Trip to Sands Casino Come join us on a trip to the Sands Casino in Bethlehem, PA, on Sat., June 24.

For information, please call (718) 320-0033 or 917-209-5334. Call today.

Summer Youth Program If you are young person between the ages of 16-24 and you are interested in working with the Black Forum over the summer, please call us, (718) 320-8035.

Need Legal Help?

If you are in arrears, etc., etc., we can help. A representative from HRA will be here on Thursday, March 30, 10 a.m. to discuss your issues.

Cruise to Bermuda Join with us for seven (7) glorious days of fun in the sun cruise to Bermuda, on Norwegian “Breakaway,” sailing out of New York on Sunday, Aug. 27th to Sun., Sept. 3rd. Rates based on double occupancy, includes taxes & port fees; inside cabin $1235.08, Ocean View: $1355.08 and Balcony $1505.08. Gratuities $13.50 p/d, p/p/. First deposit due Mar. 21. $50. Payment in full May 29th. For more information, call Judy at 929-274-5839. Please leave your name and number.

Food Pantry Volunteers Needed Two nights a week from 5-6:30 p.m. Please call (718) 320-8035.

Food distribution sites On Thursdays, residents of Buildings 27, 28, 29, 32 and 33 must pick up food at the New Vision Church, 115 Einstein Loop, 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Likewise, residents of Buildings 26, 30, 31, 34 and 35 must go to the Evangelical Church, 2350 Palmer Avenue, 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. on Thursdays to pick up food. Residents of all other buildings and townhouses can pick-up at Dreiser Center, room 20. For information, please call (718) 320-8035.

Emergency Food Program We are open on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m., rm. 20 in Dreiser Center. Also, due to budget constraints and shortage of available food, you must live within zip code 10475 to participate in this program. You must also have your card with you and bring two clean plastic shopping bags. Please also have your current photo ID, such as a non- or driver’s license or any photo ID card with proof of address. You will then be issued a card in order to pick up food in the future.

We Need You - Join Us Today Membership is $5 per year/person. Call (718) 320-8035 or write to Black Forum, P.O. Box 563, Bronx, NY 10475; email: coopcityblackforum@ gmail.com or tonyshome10475@gmail.com. Call or visit us, room 20 in the Dreiser Community Center.

—Tony Illis

Be Courteous To Your Neighbors.

Co-op City Is A Cooperative Development

ment. Items need to be addressed, some are a priority and others are not. Our primary goal for Co-op City is to maintain affordability for the community.

We all want to keep Co-op City as beautiful as it has always been and continue to make improvements, it just can’t all be done at once or on the backs of shareholders. Some items require taking the time to seek other revenues of support to minimize shareholder burdens. I do not want to be priced out of a home for someone else to enjoy. In difficult times, the city asks its members to do more with less, why can't we?

I, like many shareholders, want nice things but at what price and I don’t mean the cost, but the hardship for many shareholders currently living on fixed incomes.

Members of the Board have been meeting frequently to minimize the increase without compromising safety or affordability.

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

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Retirees of Dreiser Loop Travel Events: (price includes transportation/Coach Bus, Dreiser Loop opposite H&R Block).

• July 5-7, Dover Downs Hotel & Casino, Del. Price: double, $400 pp/single, $490 pp. Deposit: $100 ASAP. Two payments each: $150, double/$195, single. FINAL PAYMENT DUE: June 5. Contacts: Serita G., 347-564-5722/Barbara W., 718-320-0500.

• Sept. 9-16 (8 day/7 night), Canada & New England cruise on the beautiful Carnival “Sunshine.” $250 deposit per person due immediately to hold reservation. NYC departure/return. NOTE: Preferred Cabin/Category selection goes to earliest bookings.Cabin/ Category prices from $929 to $1399 which include your cabin, meals, port charges and taxes. Final payment due by May 19. Travel insurance (additional cost) encouraged. Contact: Serita G., 347-564-5722.

Theatre Committee: (price includes van transportation - Dreiser Loop opposite rehab center) • April 26th. Showtime: 2:00 p.m. “ON YOUR FEET” at the Marquis Theatre. Price: $90. Deposit: $45. Final payment DUE ASAP. Contact: Lois Scott, 347-768-3943.

• May 9th (Tuesday). “JONAH,” Sight & Sound Theatre, PA. Includes lunch at Millers.

Price: $125. Deposit required: $75. Final payment ASAP. Contact: Lois Scott, 347768-3943.

• June 21st (Wed.). Lunch/showtime: 11:00

Building 21 Association

a.m. “MAMMA MIA,” Westchester Broadway Theatre. A musical story about a young woman about to be married discovers that any one of three men could be her father. She invites all three to the wedding without telling her mother, Donna. Price: $70. Deposit immediately: $35. Balance/full payment due May 1st. Contact: Marie Green-Ryan, 718-6714949.

Members and friends, we do require your deposit and/or full payment along with your name and telephone number when signing up for trips and/or shown. First fully paid, confirmed seating. Committee members in Dreiser clubroom 19 (718-379-0377) on Mondays and/or Thursdays, 2:30-5:00 p.m.

Good And Welfare: To members, Virginia Stewart, John Moyler, Gene Hunter, and Clare Evans as you rest and heal know that you are thought of warmly and wished a quick recovery. May you find the strength to face tomorrow in the love that surrounds you today. Call Josephine Flowers, 718-3200539, regarding illnesses and bereavements.

If interested in joining us on our next SPA DAY, a Wednesday in May, call 718-3794784/718-671-8449 – leave your name and phone number.

Note: Our next SPA Day – May date to be determined.

“Welcome March! Wishing you a month filled with much love, joy and peace.” –Author unknown.

—Claudette Davis

Hey! Are you coming to the Spelling Bee Today???

It’s the 4th Annual Spelling Bee sponsored by the African-American Association of CO-OP City. If you are reading this article early enough and you haven’t registered your child, you can do so today starting at 9:45 a.m. Top prizes are $25, $50 and $100. Come out and support our youth ranging from 4th - 8th grades. Bee starts at 11 a.m. in room 31 at the Bartow Community Center. If you haven’t joined the African-American Association yet, you can become a member today, just see one of the members at the Spelling Bee Event, or come to the A-AA Meeting, held every second Tuesday in room 15 at the Dreiser Community Center at 7 p.m. Need more information? Call 718.379.5555.

The Race for the $300 Prize still going “21 Strong!”

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 21 Association. Any shareholder of CO-OP City is eligible to be a paid member of the Building 21 Association, so your involvement in any of our gatherings and events could win you $300 bucks. The 21 Association Rewards Point Program began in September 2016 (the beginning of the fiscal year). We are going above and beyond to make your involvement in the association fun and exciting. Good luck!

New Schedule: Here are three ways of gaining information about the 21 Association. Monthly meetings are now held every third Thursday in “The Gathering Room” in the rear of the B-section at 7 p.m.

Email 21association@gmail.com. Phone: 347.504.1821.

THINK TANK at Building 21 is in session every Friday, 8:30 10 p.m. Come, lend your presence and offer your ideas for forward movement in our community. We are located in “The Gathering Room” in the rear of 21B. ALL are welcomed.

Each one of us divided by all of us, equals a force for good.

See you around the neighborhood!

—Michelle Marbury

National Council Of Negro Women Women’s Celebration Program – On Saturday, April 1, we will be celebrating young women in our community, 16-18 (high school students) and 17-29 years of age who are enrolled in college or have graduated and have excelled in other extracurricular activities. We are calling this program “Bronx Scholars Represent.” Young women will be honored with Certificates of Achievement for their outstanding academics and will be highlighted in a booklet “Young Bronx Women of Excellence.” Awardees must have resided in the Bronx during their formative years, attended high school in the Bronx and have a GPA of 3.0 or higher. They must submit a statement from a teacher, coach, etc. as to their excellent achievements. High school students must have parental permission to participate. For more information, please contact first vice president and chairperson for our women’s event, Camille Worrell, at sistasonamission@aol.com. She will forward to you an application form and letter. Also, we are calling all poets!

Between 1 and 2 p.m., poets are invited to share their original work or read some of their favorite poetry. This will be a free afternoon event in room 4, Dreiser Center.

Spirit Cruise Pre-Mothers’ Day Celebration – What a glorious way to celebrate Mothers’ Day! Join us on a Gospel Luncheon Cruise on Saturday, May 13, 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!

No last minute desperate arrangements for you! For just $80 per person, your preparations are complete. For more 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 PO Box 93, Bronx, NY 10475. No refunds, please.

Bethune Height Recognition Program – Plans are under way for our 43rd Annual Bethune Height Recognition Program that will take place on Saturday, May 20, at the Astoria World Manor. This is a celebration in which all NCNW sections in New York State come together to support and live the legacy of NCNW’s founder, Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune and Dr. Dorothy I Height, Chair/President Emerita. One of our honorees this year will be Sandra Bookman of WABC-TV. National Museum of African American History & Culture – Have you already visited the new Smithsonian in Washington on a one-day trip and only saw one floor? We are planning a 2-day trip, August 6 – August 7, for only $299 for a double and $249 per child. Payment plan available but no refunds. We will spend Sunday afternoon and Monday morning at the museum and Monday afternoon, on the way home, we will visit Arundel Mills (back to school shopping) and the Live Casino! One breakfast, 2 lunch buffets at Golden Corral, 1 dinner at Phillips Seafood and 1 night hotel accommodations are included. Contact information for single, triple or quads will be in next week’s paper.

—Joyce Howard

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

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Director’s Viewpoint

Board Meeting Updates/Resources

complete Renovation of Pavilion & Ancillary Space.

The Bronx Borough President’s Office purchased a trolley for $150,000. Also, $250,000 was allocated for reconstruction of basketball courts at Wakefield Playground. The funding request date for 2018 has passed.

Cooperators are paying for Co-op City’s basketball It is the responsibility of the Board to pass the cost of court upgrades. “efficiently” managing the corporation/property on to Our City Council receives a base of $400,000 in discooperators. This director voted no the last time around cretionary funds, as well as additional funds. In 2017, for some of the following reasons: In my opinion, Manour city councilman supplemented the Board of Educaagement appears to be unable to provide answers to tion’s billion dollar budget with allocation to several delays in present capital projects already in process. An schools in this district in the amount of approximately assistant general manager for construction was hired in $3.3 million. A number of other schools received capital April of 2016. money. Co-op City will receive a grant to upgrade the A 10,000 sq. feet facility, the former Bingo Hall, has “Little League Baseball Field” this year. been empty for “many years” losing reportedly $400,000 Resources: (Clip & Save) yearly because the Commercial Leasing Department Contact your member of Congress at: www.callmyand Management cannot locate a tenant. congress.com. Find out where they stand on the issues In December, the corporation (Sales Department) of the day – tax cuts for the rich, review their voting hishad 200 plus empty apartments that is causing a tory at: www.VoteSmart.org. Research their biggest tremendous loss of revenue. We had 4,036 on the waitcampaign contributors at www.OpenSecret.org. ing list as of December 2016.

Senator Jamaal T. Bailey: District Office, write: 959 A motion was seconded by this director to approve East 233rd Street, Bronx NY 10466; (718) 547-8854 $1,499,632 to the Procurement Department. However, Albany Office – 707 Legislative Office Bldg., Albany, this director was concerned that staff appears unaware NY 12247; (518) 455-2061. of the scope of drainage problems in certain areas on the WEBSITE: BAILEY.NYSENATE.GOV; E-MAIL: property. Many thanks to cooperators who observe BAILEY@NYSENATE.GOV. repairs needed and say something.

NYC Immigration Law Resources: Free Legal Kenny’s Barber shop was granted at 10 year lease. Assistance: Bronx Defenders for community intake: Riverbay’s broker will receive a commission on this (347) 778-1266 or 718-838-7878. lease. Under the terms of the lease, Kenny agreed to renLegal Society: (212) 577-3456; Lutheran Social ovate his shop. Good luck to this long-term tenant on his Services, Immigration Legal Program, call: 212-265next 10 years.

1826.

Other Concerns NYC Bar Association: For referrals to attorneys, Herb Freedman was escorted out of building in July (212) 626-7373. of 2014. Since that time, the corporation has continued NY State Immigration Hotline – (800) 566–7636 to move forward and will continue to do so. However, or 212–419– 3737 between 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday the Board must take a serious fresh critical look at the through Friday. City Bar Justice Center/Immigrant Outperformance and direction of this company prior to reach Project: (212) 382-6710 (Provide help for minors passing cost on to cooperators. We had interim man& immigrants victims of sex crimes/trafficking, etc.) agers prior to Robert Klehammer from Douglas ElliSanctuary for Families: (212) 349-6009. man’s contract beginning July 1, 2017. I’d like to see a Save The Date written proposal to elected officials for cooperator’s SATURDAY, APRIL 8 – MENTAL HEALTH share of tax money for capital upgrades and asbestos WORKSHOPS, Dreiser removal. Informed cooperators are also alleging that we Loop Auditorium. Spon(Management/Board) are “all talk and no action.” sored by the Disability Capital Projects Committee and a partThe borough president allocated $28,800,000 for ner. FREE - EXCITING FTY 2017. Orchard Beach received $10,000,000 for SPEAKERS, including a

Evelyn Turner

NAACP Co-op City Branch #2210 National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, Inc. Mailing Address: P.O. Box 75-3111, Einstein Station, Bronx, NY 10475.

President: Jerome L. Rice. Office Telephone: (718) 320-3210. Address: 135 Einstein Loop Community Center, Room 36, 2nd Floor. Office Hours: Monday, Wednesday & Friday, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Theme: Our Lives Matter- Our Votes Count Membership Meeting: Sunday, March 26th at 3:00 p.m. Guest Speaker Joseph J. Jones, Human Rights Specialist, NYC Commission on Human Rights.

The NYC Commission of Human Rights offers services and educates the public about our protections and rights under the law. Community at large is invited and welcome to bring a friend. RSVP @ 718-320-3210 or email: oaacpcclty2210 @gmail.com.

VOTER REGISTRATION IS AN ONGOING COMMUNITY ACTIVITY - Registration forms available in the office. Be prepared to VOTE! If you don't vote, don't complain.

Founded in 1909, the NAACP is the nation's oldest and largest nonpartisan civil rights organization. Its members throughout the United States and the world are the premier advocates for civil rights in their communities.

Spring Membership Campaign: Lifeblood of the Association (MarchJune): Your membership dollars help to lead the fight for freedom, justice and equality. The community at large is invited to join the Co-op City Branch #2210.

Become a new member, renew, recruit, gift or sponsor an annual membership for self or another. Adult regular membership is $30 and Youth membership is $10.

We have some exciting and challenging projects planned and we need your help.

We look forward to working with you to go forward and meet the mandates of the NAACP. Your voice is needed NOW more than ever. Join the movement, join the NAACP Co-op City Branch. Make check/ or money order payable to NAACP Co-op City Branch and use the mailing address above.

If you SEE something, SAY SOMETHING!!!

Co-op City Public Safety 718-671-3050 • www.ccpd.us @CCPDnyc

representative from NYC WELL (founded by New York City’s First Lady). Free resources for caretakers and cooperators who are having problems coping or suffering with problems like depression, past trauma and anxiety, etc. Also, resources for parents with children who are having coping problems. More information will be forthcoming.

Women History Month Program – Bronx Borough President, Thursday, March 23, Manhattan College.

Call to RSVP: 718-590-3522. Mistress of Ceremonies will be Juliet Papa, Reporter, 1010 WINS Radio.

Happy Nutrition Month Here are the ins and outs of nutrition labels. Staying aware of nutrients and ingredients that are in your food will bring you one step closer to living an all-around healthy lifestyle.

Serving Information: Know how many servings there are in the food package. Total calories: If you double serving, you double calories and nutrients. Look to limit these Nutrients: No more than 11 – 13 grams of saturated fat - as little fat as possible – No more than 1,500 mg of sodium. Use % Daily Values (DV) - It tells you the percentage of each nutrient in a single serving in terms of the daily recommended amount. – LOW - 5% or less. Aim low in saturated fat, Trans fat, cholesterol and sodium. HIGH - 20% or more: Aim high in vitamins, minerals and fiber.

Ingredients are listed by order of their weight in the product, with the largest amount first. If you are looking for whole wheat bread, whole wheat flour should be primary ingredients. If a product lists sugar or corn syrup first, then it is most likely high in calories and low in nutrition. That said, remember to look at the label of everything that goes in your precious body temple. You only have ONE! Thanks for reading my viewpoint and I will continue to think my best thoughts and do my best work as your Board representative.

Please contact me if you want to volunteer for the 2017 College Fair at 718-320-8088.

I may be reached at: Evelyn M. Turner, Licensed Clinical Social Worker - 917-324-1033 or eturner @aol.com.

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Co-op City Sports

USATF Hershey 2017 Youth Indoor National Championship! Friday, March 10th to Sunday, March 12th, Velocity Track Club New York (VTC) competed in the USATF Hershey National Championship at the Ocean Breeze Track & Field Facility in Staten Island, NY. Athletes from throughout the country convened here to earn the title “Best In The Country.”

The best track & field youth athletes were in attendance. Every athlete received a carrier bag and the top 6th athletes in their event/age division & gender received a medal. Medals were hard to earn, however, VTC was up for the task and muscled out nine medals, with one National Champion, Brianna Burrell!

In the girls 8 & under division, Brianna won the Gold Medal in the 55 meter dash (National Champion), she broke the previous meet record in the long jump for a 2nd place finish, and

Velocity Track Club New York she took 4th in the 200 meters dash, earning 3 medals! In the same division, her teammate, Shyenne Blake, won her 1st national medal in the long jump with a 5th place finish. She jumped a personal best of 10-05 feet. Shyenne is new to track & field; she qualified in the 55 meters, 200 meters and medal in the long jump! She surpassed our expectations! Olivia Burrell, who is still 10 years old, moved up to the 11 & 12 division on Jan. 1, 2017. But she didn’t let that stop her from getting on the podium.

She had her best jump this year of 14-00 feet which earn her a 4th place medal. In the girls 9 & 10 Division, Dakota Hickman qualified in the 55 meters, 200 meters and high jump! But her joy is the high jump, which she demonstrated at the national meet. She broke the meet record for a 2nd place finish. She and the 1st place finisher both cleared 4-03 feet. However, the 1st place winner cleared her jumps with less misses.

This was Dakota’s personal best jump.

In the boys 9 & 10 division, Pierce Parker who is still 8 years old, just moved up to the 9 & 10 division on January 1st, 2017. Therefore, to earn a medal at a National Meet would be difficult for Pierce, but that didn’t stop him. He ran his personal best of 5:21 minutes in the 1500 meter race and earned a 6th place medal. He was the only boy athlete to earn a medal in this

best in the 3000 meters with a time 10:26 to earn him a 4th place medal. He qualified in the 800 meters, 1500 meters and the 3000 meters. He also ran his personal best in the 1500 meters with time of 4:59, just missing the podium with a 7th place finish. Many others athletes performed their personal best, such as, Julian Caldwell, Treynece Davis, Saniah Caldwell, Hannah Gadpaille, Justice Wellington, Daniel Gibbons, Darius Gordon and Mattiaus Love-Anderson! Great job. It is awesome when you perform your personal best on the biggest stage for the indoor season!!! Congratulations to all who qualify for the National; that also is an awesome feat!

Velocity Track Club athletes with Olympian/ VTC will be taking well Gold Medalist Sanya Richards-Ross deserved month break and return on Saturday, April 8th. Congratuladivision born in 2008, all others were tions, coaches, parents and the comborn in 2007. Also moving up to another division was Abir Gaydarik. munity for supporting our youth!

Velocity Track Club New York is a On January 1st, 2017 he moved up to 501(c)3 not-for-profit. One hundred the 13 & 14 division. Nevertheless, he percent of your donation will go to help jumped his personal best of 4-11 feet our children. For additional informain the high jump and won a 6th place tion, you can go to our website, Velocinational medal. He was the only athlete born in 2004 to earn a medal. tytrack.org, or contact me, Coach WinIn the 11 & 12 years old boy’s diviston Dinkins, at 914-441-6196 or email me at watclt@aol.com. sion, Dontae Lindo, who is regular on —Winston Dinkins Coach the national stage, ran his personal

Newsong Church You’ve Got What It Takes – 3 As a pastor, I’ve had many conversations with people over the years who feel that God could never accept them because of their past. If that’s you, please consider the Apostle Paul’s testimony. No one can argue the fact that God used Paul in a mighty way! (Read his story in Acts chapters 9-28). While on trial for his faith in Jesus, Paul shares what his life was like before he was a believer in Jesus.

“I persecuted the followers of this Way to their death, arresting both men and women and throwing them into prison” -Acts 22:4 (NIV) Paul had a shameful past. After all, he was an exterrorist who persecuted the followers of Jesus. I’m sure that he was full of guilt and shame as he shared his past with everyone. Doesn’t our past have a way of holding us back sometimes? We have regrets, been hurt, and we’ve hurt others. That’s why we think God will have nothing to do with us. Paul continues his story, saying that one day as he was persecuting people, he saw a blinding light and heard a voice speak to him.

“Who are you, Lord?” I asked. “I am Jesus of Nazareth, whom you are persecuting,” he replied. “Get up,” the Lord said, “and go into Damascus. There you will be told all that you have been assigned to do.” – Acts 8-10 (NIV) (emphasis mine) Paul goes on to say that he later surrendered his life to Jesus and became a believer because of his encounter. Here’re two things we can learn from this text: Jesus meets us right where we are! Notice that Paul wasn’t looking for Jesus, but Jesus met Paul.

Jesus meets us, but He doesn’t leave us the same way He finds us. He lets us know what we’re doing isn’t right, and that we need to stop. We can choose to follow His command or not.

Our past doesn’t dictate our future! Despite Paul’s past, Jesus told him that if he followed Him, He had a purpose and plan for him. God can redeem us from the guilt and shame of our past. He will even use it to help others find Him. Your test becomes a testimony for God’s glory! In Jesus, you’ve got what it takes to be accepted by God! Join us tomorrow for

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Our Worship Experience is located at 177 Dreiser Loop, Auditorium B. Our service starts at 11 a.m. Deaf interpretation is available during our adult worship experience. We have a well-staffed nursery and a children’s church called “Kidsong.” If you have any questions, you can contact us: Church office: 140 Alcott Place, Bldg.19.

Office hours: Tuesday-Friday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Phone: 718-708-8385.

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Riverbay Board Election Rules and Regulations

✭✭✭✭✭✭✭✭✭✭✭✭✭✭✭✭✭✭✭✭✭✭✭✭✭✭✭✭✭✭✭✭✭✭ GENERAL RULES AND REGULATIONS RELATIVE TO THE RIVERBAY CORPORATION’S BOARD OF DIRECTORS ELECTION AND THE ANNUAL SHAREHOLDERS MEETING GOVERNED BY RIVERBAY CORPORATION BY-LAWS WEDNESDAY, MAY 24, 2017.

A. GENERAL RULES 1. The election of Directors of Riverbay Corporation and the Annual Shareholders Meeting will commence on Wednesday, May 17th, 2017 at 6:00 a.m. and continue through 9:00p.m. on Wednesday, May 24, 2017, (hereafter "Election Day") The Election Committee reserves the right to extend voting hours.

2. The election will be for five residents to serve on the Board of Directors and as many as needed to fill unexpired terms.

3. The Riverbay Board Election Committee shall be established during the month of January, or as soon thereafter as feasible, in any calendar year. a) The election shall be supervised by a Riverbay Board Election Committee (hereinafter "Committee"). b) The Chairperson of the Committee, (hereinafter “Chairperson”) shall be a member of the Riverbay Board of Directors, (hereinafter "Board") who is not a candidate in the election. The Chairperson shall be appointed by the President and approved by the Board. c) The Chairperson shall recommend to the President the appointment of such additional residents as the Chair deems prudent for membership on the Election Committee. All members shall be resident shareholders, appointed by the President and approved by the Board. d) The Committee shall be assisted by the Corporation's General Counsel or an attorney retained by the Corporation's Board of Directors. e) No member of the Committee or their immediate family shall in any way engage in any campaigning either for or against a candidate or slate of candidates. Committee members shall, to the extent reasonably possible, refrain from publicly commenting upon any issue in the campaign, and shall not engage in any activity which may create the appearance of partiality.

Members of the Committee who are also members of the Corporation's Board of Directors shall refrain from writing viewpoints during the period of time commencing one week prior to the Date of Certification and continuing through the date of the election. f) A member of the Committee who violates the provisions of paragraph "e" or whose family member violates the provisions of paragraph "e" shall immediately be removed from the Committee. g) Nothing contained herein shall be construed as limiting a member of the Committee or a member of his/her immediate family from signing a nominating petition or voting.

4. There will be one vote per unit by residents who were shareholders of record on April 3, 2017.

5. Voting, by mail or electronically, will commence at 6:00 AM on Wednesday, May 17th, and conclude at 9 PM on Wednesday, May 24, 2017.

B. RULES FOR ELIGIBILITY OF CANDIDATES 1. A candidate must be a resident shareholder as indicated on the candidate's stock certificate, occupancy

agreement and the current Occupants Annual Affidavit of Family Income and must continue to reside in Co-op City for the entire term of office in order to serve as a Director.

2. No more than one resident shareholder of a single unit may be a candidate for the Board of Directors; and no more than one resident shareholder from a single unit may serve as a Director.

3. No candidate may be indebted to the Corporation when picking up petitions; on the date they are certified; and on the date votes are counted. If a candidate is indebted to the Corporation on any of these days, the candidate will be disqualified. In addition, all candidates must remain current throughout the election period until the candidate is sworn in if elected, for unpaid carrying charges or other debts to the Corporation. A candidate shall not be indebted to the Corporation for purposes of this rule if their monthly carrying changes and maintenance are fully paid by the 10th day of the month in which it is due. At the close of business on the date the petition period ends and weekly thereafter, Riverbay's Finance Director will provide a written list to the Chair of the Election Committee of all candidates' indebtedness to the Corporation, if any.

4. Prospective Candidates may, after signing the required authorizations and upon verification that they are current on their indebtedness to the Corporation, pick up a petition package and nominating petitions from the Riverbay Legal Department, at 2049 Bartow Avenue, any weekday between March 20th, 2017 and April 3rd, 2017, between the hours of 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.

In addition, Prospective Candidates may pick up a petition package after 5:00 p.m. during this period by signing a form at the Public Safety Office, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475.

(Nominating Petitions will not be enclosed in the package). On the following business day, the financial status of the Prospective Candidate will be checked.

If the Prospective Candidate is not indebted to the Corporation and has executed the required authorizations, he or she will be contacted and allowed to pick up nominating petitions from the Legal Department, or from the Public Safety Department, and allowed to proceed with petitioning.

If a shareholder interested in running for the Board is indebted to the Corporation, he or she will be provided with an opportunity to satisfy the debt and to collect nominating signatures before the petitioning period ends on April 3, 2017. If the indebtedness is not fully satisfied prior to said time, he or she will not have qualified to be a candidate.

A candidate who is current on a written arrearage agreement shall be considered current on charges to the Corporation if such candidate is not otherwise indebted to the Corporation.

No candidate shall have felony convictions or convictions of misde-

meanors involving moral turpitude.

5. It is inappropriate for any person or entity doing business, or soliciting business with the Corporation, including present or prospective managing agents and contractors, vendors, professionals, unions, their employees, commercial tenants, or persons having a direct or indirect interest in such companies to make campaign contributions or pay campaign expenses, whether in cash or in-kind, of persons running for the Board of Directors of a housing company. Directors of a corporation act in a fiduciary capacity with respect to the corporation, and are required to place the corporation's interest above their personal interests.

Accepting campaign contributions from parties who contract with the corporation creates at least an appearance of a conflict of interest and, in most circumstances, an actual conflict as well. Any candidate who knowingly accepts campaign contributions or payment of campaign expenses, direct or indirect, in cash or in-kind from any person or entity doing business or soliciting business from the Corporation, including but not limited to the managing agent, or any vendor, union, commercial tenant, professional or contractor, their employees, or persons having a direct or indirect interest in such companies, will be disqualified.

C. RULES FOR CERTIFICATION OF CANDIDATES 1. Official Petition Forms (hereinafter "Petition"), in the form attached hereto as Exhibit 1, will be distributed to candidates at Riverbay Corporation's administration office, starting on Monday, March 20. 2017 at 9:00 a.m. Prospective candidates are required to pick up their own petition materials.

2. Prospective candidates will also receive a copy of the Election Rules and Regulations (hereinafter "Rules"), and a copy of an agreement in the form attached hereto as Exhibit 2. This agreement must be executed acknowledging the candidate's receipt of the rules and the candidate's agreement to abide by the rules.

3. a) The name of each candidate on a Petition and on the ballot must correspond to the name of the candidate as it appears on his/her occupancy agreement and signature card, or the name by which each candidate is commonly known. b) Each candidate's name and address must appear on the Petition sheet both at the time it is being circulated for signatures and at the time it is submitted.

4. In order to be nominated, a candidate shall submit a Petition containing the signatures of at least seventyfive (75) resident shareholders (one per unit) within the time specified in these Rules. A resident shareholder may sign the Petition of more than one candidate, but no more than one resident shareholder of a single unit may sign the Petition of any one candidate, with the earliest dated signature of a unit to be counted. In order to be veri-

fiable, each signature should appear as it does on the shareholder's occupancy agreement, along with an address and/or building number and apartment number sufficient to verify that the signature is from a resident shareholder.

Signatures that cannot be verified will be eliminated.

5. In order to assist the candidates in obtaining signatures correctly, each candidate will be given a list of building addresses containing corresponding building numbers with the petition package.

6. Completed Petitions must be returned to the Riverbay Legal Department no later than 5:00 p.m., on Monday, April 3, 2017. The Committee will designate an official or officials to receive the Petitions. A receipt will be issued for each Petition filed. The petitions may be returned in person or by a designee of the prospective candidate.

7. No set of Petitions will be accepted unless filed with an executed copy of the "OFFICIAL FORM" acknowledging submission of the petitions with a minimum of 75 signatures.

If a candidate fails to provide the Official Form to the Committee, the set of Petitions will not be valid, and the candidate shall be disqualified.

8. The Committee will certify Petitions as valid or reject them as invalid by 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 11, 2017. The Committee will, to the extent reasonably possible, provide notice to each candidate that submits Petitions whether they have been certified as eligible candidates for election prior to the initial meeting of candidates scheduled to occur at 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 11, 2017. Notice of the Committee's certification will be published in the Co-op City Times within ten days thereafter.

9. The Committee shall hold a briefing on the Rules for all candidates or their designees immediately after the random drawing called for under Section E, Paragraph 7.

D. CAMPAIGNING STANDARDS OF CONDUCT 1. No audio and/or video equipment may be used in Co-op City by candidates or by those campaigning for candidates in connection with the election.

2. The posting of all campaign signs, literature and other material (posters, gummed stickers, etc.) in Co-op City is prohibited except on personal property, or within a shareholder's premises, with the owner's permission. This specifically includes, but is not limited to, lobbies, elevators, bulletin boards, walls, doors, and common areas.

In order to ensure strict compliance with Rule B (4), campaign literature, including flyers, may not be posted by a Candidate in a commercial establishment within Co-op City, or on their websites, Facebook pages, or similar electronic forums, unless the owner of the commercial establishment is a Candidate for election.

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improperly posted non-electronic campaign material as a service to Co-op City, and the Committee will cause a notice to this effect to be published in the Co-op City Times.

Candidates shall, if requested by the Committee, request any improperly posted electronic campaign material to be removed from websites, Facebook pages, or similar electronic forums, maintained by any tenant, vendor, or other entity doing business with Riverbay.

3. Except for the material prepared and published by Riverbay as described herein, all literature used or distributed by or for a candidate must include the name, address, or post office box of the person or organization who issued such literature, and in the case of an organization, the name of the chairperson or treasurer.

4. Campaign literature may be slipped under apartment doors between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m., and campaign handouts are permitted.

5. The unauthorized use of the Riverbay logo in any form is prohibited for use in or on campaign materials. (Resolution #93-96).

6. No member of the Election Committee, Riverbay Board of Directors, Riverbay employees, Riverbay's Management Staff or any contractor can participate in any prize (s) approved by the Riverbay Board of Directors during its election.

7. Notwithstanding paragraphs D (1) and (2), candidates shall be allowed to use social media and to conduct email and electronic campaigns in conformance with Section D3.

Candidates shall not use social media or email anonymously, not engage in personal attacks on fellow candidates or shareholders, and not make defamatory statements. Any such conduct shall be a violation of these rules, and the Candidate may be subject to sanction by the Committee The Corporation shall not be liable for any defamatory statements made by any candidate, or by any person or entity in the course of the election campaign, nor shall the Corporation be required to insure, defend or indemnify any such candidate or conduct.

Candidates agree to indemnify the Corporation for any and all costs and expense incurred by the Corporation, including attorney's fees, incurred by the Corporation in the defense of any defamation claim arising out of any statement or publication of any kind made by said candidate, or by any person or entity acting on their behalf, during the election.

E. USE OF CO-OP CITY FACILITIES FOR CAMPAIGN ACTIVITIES 1. There shall be three official candidates' forums. One forum shall take place on Monday, April 24, 2017 in the Bartow Community Center, Rm. 31 at 7:30 p.m. The second forum shall take place on Wednesday, April 26, 2017 in the Dreiser Community Center, Auditorium B at 7:30 p.m. The third forum shall take place on Wednesday, May 17, 2017 in the Einstein Community

Center, Rm. 45 at 7:30 p.m.

The Committee shall, to the extent reasonably possible, televise the forums over the Corporation's public access channel. The transmission by the Corporation of any statement made by any person at the forum shall not be an endorsement of any such comment or statement by the Corporation and the Corporation shall not be responsible for, nor shall it indemnify, any person or candidate who makes any false or defamatory statement. No person, other than authorized Riverbay personnel may use audio or video equipment at any of the three forums, however, individuals may use personal electronic devices in a manner which does not interfere with the conduct of the forums.

All certified candidates will be invited to participate in the forums in accordance with the rules and procedures established by the Committee.

If a candidate cannot attend the forum, and the candidate provides the Election Committee Chairperson with the reason for non-attendance, the Committee Chairperson, with the permission of the candidate, may announce the reason to the audience.

The Committee shall establish rules and procedures for the civil conduct of all forums, including the establishment of time limits for questions and answers, the limiting of participation, the editing of televised statements, and the removal or preclusion of individuals, including candidates, who, in the opinion of the Chairperson, are disruptive to the orderly conduct of a forum or who engage in personal or malicious attacks, or who make defamatory statements.

2. The use of any outdoor space owned by Riverbay for public gatherings related to the election is prohibited.

3. No candidate or organization may use the facilities of Riverbay Corporation for campaign activities, except as provided herein, unless applicable rates for the use of such facilities have been paid in advance to the Corporation, and unless all candidates can be provided with equal access to such facilities or services.

4. At no cost, Riverbay will publish pictures of each candidate and three different narrative statements or articles by each candidate in three successive print and electronic issues of the Co-op City Times beginning with the Saturday, April 29, 2017 issue.

The Editor shall set the deadlines and technical standards for these submissions. All candidates' articles will be reviewed by the Committee prior to publication. The Committee reserves the right to delete any material which in its opinion contains libelous statements, personal attacks, or material misstatement of fact.

5. In conjunction with the statements described herein, Riverbay will also publish at no charge a 1/4-page campaign ad by each candidate in three successive print and electronic issues of the Co-op City Times beginning with the Saturday, April 29, 2017 issue. The same ad will be used in each of the three issues and will appear opposite each candidate's article for that week. The Editor shall set

the deadlines and technical standards for these submissions. All ad copy will be reviewed by the Committee prior to publication. The Committeereserves the right not to publish, or to delete any material, which in its opinion constitutes a libelous statement, personal attack, or material misstatement of fact.

6. a) Campaigning by prospective candidates or their supporters may not begin until the day after the initial candidates' meeting is held on April 11th, 2017. This prohibition shall specifically include campaigning on social media, email, or other electronic forums. b) Starting on the day candidates are certified and continuing during the period of the campaign, board members who are not running for election shall be free to write Viewpoints of a "non-political" nature, except that a board member may endorse candidates in one viewpoint only. It shall not be deemed to be "political" for a non-candidate Board member to describe the activities and achievements of the Board as a whole, including the activities of any incumbent candidates. In the event the Board wishes to publish a joint Viewpoint, it may do so, but only if the Viewpoint has been unanimously approved by the full Board. c) Management shall not endorse any candidate or slate of candidates.

However, information of a non-political nature, for example, relating to the operation, management or maintenance of the property, or to an emergency may be published by the General Manager during this period of time. d) In the event that an article appears in a print or electronic publication other than the Riverbay sponsored publication, which is currently titled the “Co-op City Times,” in which the actions of the Board as a whole, or of an individual Board member are challenged, the Board, or the individual Board member who is challenged, shall have the right to respond to such challenge, without regard to whether the Board member is a candidate in the election and without regard to the political nature of the comment. Any such response shall be limited to the subject matter of the challenge. e) The same right shall apply to candidates who are not members of the Board of Directors.

7. A candidates' meeting shall be held on Tuesday, April 11, 2017 at 8:00 p.m., in the Bartow Community Center, Room 31. A random drawing will be made to determine the order of placement of candidate statements and free campaign ads in each of the three election issues of the Co-op City Times and the order of speakers at the candidates’ forum.

The drawing for order of speakers will also determine the relative position of each candidate's name on a ballot. If possible, names on the ballot will automatically rotate.

8. Campaign ads other than those provided by Riverbay may be placed in the Co-op City Times but must be paid in full by money order or certified check at least 48 hours before the

normal deadline of an issue. The Committee will review all paid campaign ads prior to publication and reserves the right to reject any copy which, in its sole judgment, contains libelous statements, personal attacks or material misstatement of fact.

9. The election of a Board of Directors is a right of residents of Coop City. Employees living in Co-op City are encouraged to exercise their rights as residents of the community during the Board of Directors election within the scope of this policy. All Riverbay employees are reminded that as employees they have a duty of loyalty to Riverbay and should not engage in any activity which raises the appearance of impropriety.

Participation in the electoral process must not interfere with employees' work duties. All employees shall refrain from engaging in any activity that might be construed as an attempt to abuse their positions as employees for the purpose of influencing the outcome of the election.

Examples of acts that may be deemed to be an abuse of an employee position include: soliciting donations for candidate(s), distributing campaign material for or against particular candidate(s), or engaging in any other activity that may reasonably be viewed as an abuse of position.

Candidates who encourage, accept, or knowingly benefit from such prohibited participation are subject to disqualification by the Committee.

This policy does not affect employees' right to engage in other concerted activities for the purpose of collective bargaining or other mutual aid or protection, or their right to refrain from any or all such activities.

F. BALLOTING AND CERTIFICATION 1. Voting will be by mail, and by on-line, electronic ballots.

2. Mailing, tabulation, collection, processing, initial counting and preservation of election ballots shall be conducted by an independent, third party entity, selected by the Board of Directors pursuant to a written contract, duly approved in accordance with all corporate and regulatory requirements. A copy of any such contract, as well as the name and address of any such independent third party, shall be published in the Co-op City Times.

3. One ballot will be mailed by the independent third party to each residential Unit occupied by one or more eligible residential shareholders of record at the address set forth for said shareholder(s) of record on the Corporation's books and records as of April 3, 2017.

4. In accordance with the Corporation's by-laws, only one vote per occupied residential Unit, cast by a resident shareholder of record residing in said Unit, shall be counted.

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and requires the shareholder of record to affix the last four (4) digits of their social security number to the ballot in order to cast a vote.

6. Any eligible, resident shareholder of record residing in an· occupied Unit may sign the Ballot, but only one ballot may be cast by a Unit, regardless of the number of shareholders of record residing within said Unit.

7. In the event that more than one ballot is received from a single Unit, only the earliest dated ballot, or the first electronically recorded ballot, shall be counted.

All other ballots received from said Unit shall be disregarded, but preserved until five (5) days after the period to challenge the election has passed.

8. In order to be verifiable, each signature, including electronic signatures, should appear as it does on the shareholder's occupancy agreement, along with a street address, and/or building number, and an apartment number, sufficient to verify that the signature is from a resident shareholder of record. Ballots with signatures that cannot be verified will not be counted.

9. In order to be counted, any mail in ballot must be post marked no earlier than May 17th, and no later than May 24, 2017. In addition, any mail in ballot must be actually received no later than Tuesday, May 30th. Any electronic vote must be transmitted and received no earlier than 6:00 a.m. on May 17th, 2017 and no later than 9 p.m. on May 24, 2017.

10. All ballots received, including disqualified ballots, shall be preserved until the time to challenge the election has·elapsed.

11. The initial count, as recorded by the third party independent company, shall be provided to the Election Committee no later than 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 31st, 2017. The initial count shall set forth the total number of ballots cast, the total number of votes received by each candidate, the total number of votes cast for each candidate by building, the number of votes disqualified and the basis therefore, and the total number of ballots required for a quorum, 12. The Election Committee shall, in a meeting to commence at 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday May 31st, 2017, at which the Chair of the Committee and at least one other Committee member is present, review and certify the final count of the election ballots.

The meeting shall continue from day to day until such time as a final count is completed. Each candidate for election, together with one resident observer of each such candidate, shall be invited to attend and observe the certification of votes by the Election Committee. Candidates wishing such representation must notify the Committee of the name of any such observer, in writing, no later than May 25th, 2017. Candidates and observers shall not interfere in any way with the certification procedures.

13. The Corporation shall produce

a computer generated register, containing the signatures of record of all shareholders of record, by building, as well as the last four (4) digits of each shareholder's social security number.

The list shall be utilized, if necessary, to validate the casting of any ballot but otherwise kept confidential.

14. Upon completion of the count, the Committee shall certify to the Board of Directors that a quorum has been obtained, the total number of votes cast, the total number of votes disqualified, the total number of votes cast for each candidate, and the names of the candidates who have been elected, as follows: (a) The five candidates who have received the highest number of votes will be certified to the Board as having been elected to full three-year terms. (b) The candidate receiving the sixth highest vote shall be certified as having been elected to a vacant Board seat, if any, which will have the longest unexpired term. (c) The Committee shall continue the certification of candidates by certifying the candidate with the next highest vote for each vacancy by the longest unexpired terms, if necessary, until all vacant seats on the Board are filled.

15. The Election Committee shall cause the official Certification of the Election to be publicly posted by 5:00 p.m. on May 31st, 2017, or if the Certification has not yet been completed, as soon thereafter as possible after the conclusion of the Election Certification Meeting.

16. If a quorum is not reached, the Committee may recommend that the voting period be extended for an additional twenty (20) days, during which time shareholders eligible to vote in the election who received a ballot but did not cast a vote, shall be allowed to cast their ballot. If a quorum is not reached at the end of the extended voting period the Board of Directors shall schedule a new election, to be conducted within thirty (30) days of the date that the Committee certifies the lack of a quorum.

Until such time as a quorum is obtained and a valid election conducted, existing Directors shall continue to hold their office.

G. DISQUALIFICATION OF CANDIDATES FOR MISCONDUCT 1. The Committee may recommend the disqualification of a candidate for violation of these rules, or impose an administrative charge, not to exceed $300.00 per violation, on any candidate that it determines, has violated, caused or knowingly permitted others to violate these Rules. The Committee may do so on its own initiative, or upon the complaint of another candidate or resident. However, the Committee is under no-obligation to initiate a proceeding under this Section or Section H, unless the Committee, in its sole discretion, believes it to be appropriate.

2. No candidate may be disqualified for election to the Board unless the Committee has provided the Candidate with notice of its intention

to consider the Candidate’s disqualification for election, and conducted a hearing in accordance with the procedures set forth in Section H below.

3. The Committee may impose an administrative charge, without conducting a formal hearing in accordance with Section H, if the Committee has provided the Candidate with notice that it may impose such a fee, the reason the Committee is considering imposing a fee, and an opportunity for the Candidate to appear before the Committee to contest the imposition of an administrative fee.

4. Notification of the Election Committee's decision to impose an administrative fee will be hand delivered to the Candidate by Riverbay’s Department of Public Safety or if not home, left under the candidate's apartment door.

5. Upon delivery of the notification of a fine by Public Safety, the Candidate is indebted to the Corporation and payment is due at the bookkeeping office located at 2049 Bartow Avenue, along with a copy of the notice by 5:00 p.m. on the second business day following delivery of the notice by Public Safety.

6. Any candidate may object to a determination of the Committee to impose an administrative charge, and may, within ten (10) days of delivery of said determination to the Candidate

by Public Safety, request a review of such determination by the Riverbay Board of Directors. The Board, in its discretion, may affirm, modify, or reverse the determination, or decline, without explanation, to review the Committee’s determination. A request for a review shall not stay a Candidate’s obligation to make payment of any administrative charge levied by the Committee.

H. CHALLENGES TO VOTING RESULTS 1. Any resident or candidate may challenge the certification of a candidate for election, or the results of the election, or the election of any one candidate, based upon election irregularities or the failure of a candidate to meet required qualifications, by notifying the Election Committee Chairperson of the challenge, c/o Legal Department.

The Committee may also initiate a challenge to the election, or to the candidacy or election of any candidate, on its own initiative.

2. The challenge must be in writing.

Such written challenge must set forth the reason and the factual basis for the challenge. Any challenge by the Committee shall be on written notice to the candidate, or candidates impacted by the challenge, delivered to the candidate(s) by the Public Safety Department in person, or under their door if they are not home.

3. A written challenge by a candidate or shareholder eligible to vote in the election must be delivered by hand to the Legal Department as soon as possible, but no later than 5:00 p.m., on Thursday, June 1st, 2017. Failure to file a timely written challenge by 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 1, 2017, shall preclude consideration of the challenge by the Committee. In the event that a quo-

rum was not obtained by the May 31st Certification Date, then in that event, the time to file an objection to the Election shall be extended until one day after the Election has been Certified.

4. Should the Committee find the challenge to be without merit, it may dispense with a hearing and reject the challenge in writing.

5. If, after reviewing the challenge, the Committee determines that the challenge sets forth substantial questions concerning the certification of any candidate or candidates, or the results of the election, the Committee may hold a formal hearing to review the challenge.

6. All hearings under this Section H shall be scheduled upon prior notice to the challenger and to the candidate(s) whose qualifications, certifications, or election are being challenged.

7. The hearing shall commence no later than five (5) business days after the Committee's receipt of the challenge. The Chairperson may request that a member of the Committee recuse him/herself from the hearing if such committee member has a conflict of interest.

8. Upon notice of a formal hearing by the Committee, the challenger or candidate whose certification is being challenged may submit affidavits to the Election Committee Chairperson, setting forth the charges and facts upon which the challenge is based.

Such affidavits and supporting documents shall also be delivered by the challenging party, by hand, to the opposing party's home address at least one day before the scheduled hearing.

9. At the hearing, either party may present testimony supporting the challenge.

10. The proceedings shall be recorded; however, any person or party requesting a copy or transcript of any such recording shall be responsible for the costs of producing said recording or transcript.

11. No witness will be allowed to present testimony except under oath as administered by the Chairperson. No witness will be called on behalf of a challenger, unless the challenger has submitted an affidavit from the witness prior to such testimony providing the sum and substance of the witness's testimony and served said affidavit upon the Committee and the opposing party in the manner set forth above. The challenger(s) shall also be required to appear at such hearing and may be subject to examination by the Committee or the challenged candidate(s).

12. At any hearing, General Counsel to the Corporation, or an attorney designated by General Counsel, shall be present to advise the Committee. Any candidate or resident participant shall be entitled to be represented at the hearing by counsel of his or her own choice at his or her own expense.

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be followed, or the testimony or evidence to be introduced. The Committee need not follow formal evidentiary rules applicable to the Courts of this State. In the event a member of the Committee who is present shall dispute such any procedural or evidentiary ruling by the Chair, the Chair may be overruled by a majority vote of those members present. After testimony by a witness for either party, the opposing party shall have the right to question the witness.

14. At the conclusion of such hearing, the Committee may uphold or void the election results, disqualify the candidate for a violation of these Rules, apply other sanctions as set forth in Section G ( 1) of these Rules, or dismiss the charges brought. In order to void any election result, or to disqualify a candidate, such violation must be deemed to be material by the

Committee in light of the number of votes cast for the candidate and the number cast in the election.

15. If a candidate who is disqualified received one of the highest vote counts, the disqualified candidate shall be ineligible to take office. The candidate who received the next highest count will be certified to the Board in his or her place. (If more than one candidate is disqualified, the next candidate or candidates with the highest vote will be certified).

16. The decision of the Committee shall be addressed to the Board of Directors, shall be in writing, shall state the basis for its recommendation, and shall constitute the Committee's final certification of the election results, or the qualification of a candidate.

17. The Board of Directors, by majority vote, shall determine whether to confirm or reject the Committee's determination. The Board shall make any such determination within ten (10) days of the date of any written recom-

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mendation of the Committee. The Board's failure to determine the issue within ten (10) days shall, except for good cause shown, be deemed an acceptance of the Committee’s recommendation.

18. Any candidate or resident aggrieved by the Board of Directors final determination shall have the right to seek judicial review of the Board's determination, provided that any such Court challenge must be commenced within ten (10) days of the Board's decision, or within ten (10) days of the Board's failure to render a decision.

19. The Committee may call for a recount of all ballots cast, if it is determined by the Committee that such an action is warranted. Such recount of the ballots must be completed, and the result certified by the Committee to the Board, within four days of the date the Committee determines such recount is necessary. The results of this recount, upon certification by the

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20. The Committee may call for a new election if the Committee has determined that material irregularities cast doubt on the election results, or in the event the number of votes cast did not constitute the legally required quorum. Such a new election must take place in accordance with these rules on a date within thirty days after the final decision on the challenge and such election held among the previously qualified candidates.

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Guide me Lord - Psalm 31:3

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.

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

Bible study will also be held on Wednesday, March 22 at 5:00 p.m. Prayer Service is held on Fridays at noon and 7:30 p.m.

The Co-op City Intergenerational Outreach Center (CCIOC) is presenting a three session Workshop on “Getting Your Affairs in Order” on Tuesdays, March 21, 28 and April 4 at 10 a.m. Don’t wait until it’s too late to make sure your affairs will be taken care of. For additional information, call 917-7345935.

March is Women’s History Month and on next Saturday, March 25, at 10 a.m. the First Lady’s Ministry will be presenting “HerStory.” The theme is “Honoring Trailblazing Women in Labor and Business. Donation is $15. The guest speaker will be Rev. Liza Coleman.

On Sunday, March 26, at 11 a.m., the Youth/Young Adult Choir will have an anniversary service celebration. Please come out to support our youth.

The Building Fund Ministry is having a Pre-Mother’s Day celebration going to the McDonald’s Gospelfest on Saturday, May 13 at the Prudential Center in Newark, NJ. The celebration includes an all-you-can-eat buffet lunch, a talent competition including rising gospel stars of all colors, ages and cultures competing in a variety of categories and the Gospelfest Concert featuring Israel Houghton, Erica Campbell, Bishop Paul Morton and others. The cost is $175. There is a waiting list; for further information, please call 646-418-7102, 718-862-9243 or the church at 718-320-3774.

On March 6 to March 15, 2018, we will be going to the Holy Land in Israel.

Worship sailing on the Sea of Galilee; be baptized in the Jordan River; share in communion in the Garden Tomb – all where Jesus walked. The price per person from JFK is $2,995 for a double room, an additional $586 for a single room. A deposit of $500 is due on or before May 7, 2017. Final payment is due on or before November 12, 2017. It is recommended that all purchase travel insurance for this trip. All checks/money orders should be made out to the Co-op City Baptist Church. A flyer along with the itinerary and reservation form has been placed on the information table. For additional information, you may call 718-671-1918, 718-379-0541, 718-379-1776, 718-671-1271 or the church at 718-320-3774.

The Co-op City Baptist Church exists to glorify God and to establish a living community of people who follow the teachings of Jesus the Christ through worship, prayer, Bible study and fellowship. We seek to meet the spiritual and physical needs of the church through ministry.

—Hattie L. Lucas

Satan scoffs at our ideas, he mocks our methods, he laughs at our wisdom, but he is paralyzed by our prayers (Samuel Chadwick).

An architect complains that many of his clients come and ask him to design a house for them, only to let him discover that they have already designed it themselves. What they really want is his sanction of the plan and the satisfaction of seeing him draw on paper what they have fully in mind. It is in very much the same fashion that we often go to the great Architect with our lives. We ask Him for wisdom and guidance, but we have already planned how we will build our fortunes and shape our course and it is not His way we are seeking, but His approval of our way. Mississippi Visitor Psalm 31:3 Since you are my rock and my fortress, for the sake of your name lead and guide me.

1 – Dependence upon God – Rock (strong place) Fortress (place of defense) 2 – Your Name – for your honor; because you can; because you cannot forsake yourself 3 – Lead – I surrender; take ownership and responsibility over me 4 – Guide – put me on the correct path; let me not waver; give me wisdom (the practical application of knowledge) When Stanley was about to cross Africa for the first time, many of the men of his party burst into tears as they set out. They were not cowardly, but were overcome by the thought of the terrific hardships which they knew lay before them.

Every human life is a journey as difficult and perilous; and we might well shrink from it, had we no Guide. What absolute madness it is to set out alone! I have read the story of a conceited young captain who would not wait off the shore for a pilot to come on board, to take him through the narrows of the harbor.

“I am my own pilot,” was the proud reply to all remonstrance, and he promised to be in the harbor by day-break. He was cast ashore, dead, amid the fragments of his wrecked vessel. Such has been the fate of many a man who would be his own pilot amid the rocks and shoals of life.

When travelers climb dangerous places in the Alps, they are fastened to their guide. They have become a part of him. They may slip and fail, but he will not.

So may we be bound to our omnipotent Guide; and, thus united with wisdom and security, we may travel through life without a tremor of fear. —Amos R. Wells Open Door Ministries’ Therapeutic Mentoring/Counseling Program meets Mondays and Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. in Dreiser Loop, room 9. Every 3rd Thursday, we meet at 6:30 p.m. to discuss life/spiritual issues, ALL ARE WELCOME. Sunday services are at 11 a.m. at Bartow Community Center, room 28.

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

Blessings in Christ.

—Pastor Luis Ramos

Church of New Vision Pastors Kenneth Hodge and Deborah Hodge and the New Vision congregation invite you and your family to come and worship the Lord with us.

Church of the New Vision is designed to meet the spiritual needs of God’s people. Serving the community for over 44 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 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.

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

Wednesday Night Prayer and Bible Study: 7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.

Women Bible Study: 2nd Saturday of each month, 11:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Youth Ministry: Fridays, 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.

Upcoming Events 1) April 14th, Good Friday Service, 7:30 p.m. The Seven Last Words of Jesus.

2) April 9th is Palm Sunday service, 8:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.

3) Easter Sunday, April 16th, there will be a sunrise service 6:00 a.m. and an 11:00 a.m. service; breakfast will be served after sunrise service.

4) Saturday, May 20th, Usher Board Luncheon at 1:00 p.m.

5) Sunday, May 28th, Senior Ministry Anniversary Celebration, 3:00 p.m. service.

6) In regards to the trip to The Holyland Experience and Walt Disney WorldMagic Kingdom, final payment is due by May 7th. For information, see Sister Sadie James, Loretta Scott, Yolanda Brightman or Hermena Smith.

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

Telephone, (718) 571-8746 or (203) 374-3020. Mailing address: P.O. Box 753037, Bronx, NY 10475. Visit our Facebook page: Church of the New Vision concerning upcoming events and trips, or call the church.

—Carol Haque

If you SEE something, SAY SOMETHING!!!

Co-op City Public Safety 718-671-3050 • www.ccpd.us @CCPDnyc

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

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

The capacities of our garage spaces include the rooftop and both ramps.

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

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

—Parking Facilities Department

Co-op City Times / March 18, 2017

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

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

Neighborhood Bible Study – Thurs., 10 a.m.

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

Sunday School at Community Protestant Church begins at 9:00 a.m. In Sunday School, in a nurturing Christian education environment, an opportunity is provided for children to learn about the Bible, to grow in grace, to show love and respect for one another and to live more abundant lives.

Children attending Sunday School are served breakfast. We encourage you to bring your child, children or grandchildren to Sunday School and we look forward to seeing you.

Other Scheduled Events Observance Of The 48th Anniversary Of Community Protestant Church Sunday, April 2nd, 11 a.m. – We extend a cordial invitation to you to worship with us on our special day, the 48th Anniversary of Community Protestant Church. Our theme: “The Church is the Lord’s Vineyard, the Branch of the True Vine, and the Light of the World.” Our Guest Preacher will be Minister Diane Asphall, Mt. Zion Christian Baptist Church, Mt. Vernon,

St. Joseph’s Episcopal Anglican Church

NY. Saturday, May 6th, 4:00 p.m. – BACK

BY POPULAR DEMAND! The Hospitality Ministry invites you to join us in A PREMOTHER’S DAY CELEBRATION, featuring the Master of Entertainment, internationally renowned MR. HUNTER HAYES. A jazz legend and Emmy Award winner, Mr. Hayes has performed with such great artists as James Brown, Miles Davis and Lonnie Youngblood. It will be held in room 31, Bartow Shopping Center, Co-op City, 2049 Bartow Avenue, lower level. Admission: $35 for adults; $15 for children 15 and under. For tickets and/or additional information, contact: (718) 671-6122, (718) 671-0425 or (718) 671-3181.

September 12–15 – The Missionary Ministry sponsors a trip to THE HOLY LAND EXPERIENCE IN ORLANDO, FLORIDA, the only entertainment park that celebrates the Biblical Word of the Christian Faith.

Package includes: round-trip airfare; roundtrip airport transportation from Bartow Ave. (Co-op City, Bronx); 4 days/3 nights hotel accommodation; 3 buffet breakfasts; 1 group dinner, 2 day admissions to the Holy Land Experience; Lunch-To-Go at the Holy Land Experience; transportation from the hotel to the Holy Land and travel insurance. $1,013 per person double occupancy; $961 per person triple; $1,253 single. $113 deposit wasdue December 3, 2016 (non-refundable after 5/17/17). For reservation and/or additional information, call (718) 671-0425 or (718) 379-8514.

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

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

All are welcome.

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

Choir rehearsal is on Thursdays at 7 p.m.

The (ECW) Episcopal Church Women meet immediately after service on the first Sunday of each month. Membership is open to all women of the church.

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

We look forward to welcoming everyone to service at 9 a.m. on Sunday, March 19, when we will celebrate the Third Sunday in Lent.

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

Calendar of Events – Please note the following: 1. Annual Cake Sale at the church, Saturday, March 18, starting at noon.

2. Sunday, March 19, there will be special prayers in recognition of our Patron Saint Joseph.

3. ECW Raffle tickets are now available. First Prize, $300; Second Prize, $175 and 3rd Prize, $75. The tickets are $1 each and $5 for a book of 6. Drawing takes place on April 29 and winners need not be present.

4. Save the Date: Saturday, July 22, Pindar Valley Winery Trip.

Details to follow.

5. National Museum of African American History & Culture, Washington, DC, Saturday, June 3. Motor coach transportation departing from Dreiser Loop at 7 a.m. All-you-can-eat luncheon buffet at the Golden Corral. SOLD OUT!!

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

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

“Let us come before his presence with thanksgiving and raise a loud shout to him with psalms.” –Psalm 95:2 —M. Chambers

Faith @ Work Christian Church book of Revelation.

Common Pantry: Next Thursday, March 23, from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Sixty-two years and older and eligible for SNAP. New registrants at 12:30 p.m. only.

The 7 Last Sayings of Christ from the Cross, April 14th at 10:00 a.m., led

by Pastor Frank Jenkins, Pastor Lamont Granby, Pastor Kimberly Mabry Wright, Minister Larae Shabaka, Pastor James Furman, Pastor Dawn Snell and Min. Phyllis Coy-Kerr. Resurrection Sunday, April 16th, worship begins promptly at 9:30 a.m. We welcome you all to join us where you'll get no watered down version of the Gospel, but the Word of God! Finally, we are continuing to meet every two weeks at Faith @ Work Christian Church, 120 DeKruif Place to plan our actions against any injustice and inequality we believe must be addressed at the national level. We invite all who are concerned about ICE raids, the ACA, education, gun violence, civil rights and many other liberties that might be under attack to join us on February 26, at 12:30 p.m. All are welcome! Lite refreshments will be served.

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

—Pastor Deborah D. Jenkins

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120 DeKruif Place (street level).

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

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

Weekly Worship Experiences: Tuesday Prayer Service, 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday Bible Study, 6:30 p.m.

Sunday Morning Worship, 9:30 a.m.

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

Church Motto: "We are Christcentered, family-focused with power and authority."

Church Mission: To empower, educate and motivate men, women, boys and girls to reach their full potential and live abundant lives through preaching and teaching the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Come worship with us, where we honor tradition, but are not bound by it!

All are welcome to join us any and every Sunday because our goal is to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ, in LOVE, through teaching and preaching the Word of God from the Bible.

Bible Study is underway and we're excited! Join us for a Mid-Day Study, 12 p.m. to 1 p.m., as well as our regular 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Night Bible Study.

Please join us as we journey through the

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Bartow

Einstein

Dreiser

MENU

Room 31 unless otherwise noted

Room 49 unless otherwise noted

Room 7 unless otherwise noted

Alternate Kosher Meals are also available

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

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

Stay Well Exercise: 10-11 a.m., Rm. 2 Color Your Stress Away: 11 a.m., Rm. 4 Mind Teasers: 12-1 p.m., Rm. 4 Diabetes Support Group: 1 p.m. – Last Monday of the month Bereavement Counseling: Rm. 13, 1 p.m.

Gentle Yoga: 1:15-2 p.m., Rm. 2 Basic Cell Phone & iPad: 12:30-1:30 p.m.

Intermediate Yoga: 2-3 p.m.

Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Dominoes: 10 a.m.

Session: 9:30-10:30 a.m.

Tai Chi: 11 a.m., Rm. 45 Alert & Alive: 10:30-11:30 a.m.

Cultural Dance: 10:30-11:30 a.m., Aud. B Matinee Movie: 10 a.m., Rm. 45 Mind Teasers: 12-1 p.m., Rm. 4 Karaoke by Steven: 1 p.m.-2 p.m., Zumba: 1-2 p.m., Aud. A Room 45 Afternoon Movie: 1 p.m.

Mon., Mar. 20 Tues., Mar. 21

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.

Dominoes: 2:30 p.m.

Wed., Mar. 22

Blood Pressure: Every 1st & 3rd Wed., 9-10 a.m.

Games: 9:30-11:00 a.m.

Stay Well Exercise: 10 - 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: Beginner – 12:30– 1:30 p.m.; Intermediate – 1:30–2:30 p.m., Bartow office

Thurs., Mar. 23

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

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

Crocheting & Knitting 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.

Chat Session: 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

Bingo: 1- 2 p.m.

Card Games: 2-4 p.m.

Dominoes: 2:30 p.m.

Dominoes: 10 a.m., Rm. 45 Grandparent Connection: 1st Thursday, Rm. 35, 10:30 Arthritis Exercise: 11 a.m., Rm. 45 Spelling Bee: 11 a.m.

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

Karaoke by Steven: 1 p.m., Rm. 45

Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session: 9:30-10:30am Blood Pressure: 10-11:30 a.m., 1st & 3rd Thursday, Rm. 8 Line Dancing: 10-11 a.m., Aud. A Piano Sing Along: 11 a.m.-12 p.m.

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

Fri., Mar. 24

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

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

Word Search: 11 am.-12 p.m.

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

Pokeno: 3-4 p.m.

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

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

Weight Management: Bartow Center – 10 a.m.

Arthritis Exercises: 11 a.m.-noon Bingo: 1-2 p.m.

Card Games: 2-4 p.m.

Dominoes: 2:30 p.m.

Men’s Line Dancing: 9 -10 a.m.

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

Women’s Line Dancing: 10-11:30 a.m.

Chat Session: 10 a.m.

Bingo: 1 -2 p.m.

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

Card Games: 2-4 p.m.

Dominoes: 2:30 p.m.

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 a.m. -11:30 a.m., Rm. 45

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 Mind Teasers: 12-1 p.m., Rm. 4 Bingo: 1-3 p.m.

Card Games, Dominoes: 2-4 p.m.

Kosher

Non-Kosher

Apple juice, Homemade turkey meatloaf w/low sodium mushroom gravy, Garlic mashed potatoes, Kale w/garlic sauce, Potato salad, Whole wheat bread and Fresh fruit Alt: Turkey w/gravy

Jerk chicken White rice Cauliflower w/ carrots & parsley

Orange juice, Barbecue chicken breasts, Beef brisket w/ Baked brown rice pilaf, tomatoes & onions Mixed vegetables, Broccoli & Whole wheat bread red peppers and Fresh fruit Mashed potatoes Alt: Tuna salad

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

Dominoes: 10 a.m., Rm. 45 Sewing: 9:30 -11:30 a.m.

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

Spelling Bee: 10 a.m.

Mind Teasers: 12-1 p.m., Rm. 4 Spanish Practice Class: 10:30 a.m., African Brazilian Dance: 1 p.m., Rm. 2 Computer Lab Art Class: 1-3 p.m.

Yoga: 2-3 p.m., Rm. 2 Zumba: 11 a.m.-12 p.m., Rm. 45

Orange pineapple juice, Beef Moussaka, Baked ziti w/beef Beet & onion salad, Garden salad, Roasted Mixed vegetables eggplant, Whole wheat Steamed green beans bread and Fresh fruit Alt: Veggie burger patty Orange juice, Salmon cakes, Zucchini rice pilaf, Winter blend Grilled chicken vegetables, Whole breast wheat bread, Healthy Rice w/vegetables Strawberry and Tossed salad Applesauce w/dressing Alt: Curry chicken salad

Walk Group: 9:30 a.m., Rm. 40

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.

Apple juice Baked oregano chicken Barley Steamed carrots Challah bread Fresh fruit Alt: Gefilte fish

Baked Flounder Classic macaroni salad Cucumber tomato 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 (718) 320-2066, Ext. 2010 Dreiser Center (718) 320-1345 • Einstein Center (718) 671-5161

Upcoming Events/Trips 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 – No exceptions! You can register for all trips starting the Monday after it has been published in the newspaper: JASA will not accept checks under $5.

(FREE) LiveOn NY - SCRIE Application & SNAP (food stamps) Assistance – Fri., Mar. 24th, 10 a.m.–3 p.m. First come, first served! JASA Main Office, 2049 Bartow Ave. Free Tax Preparation & E-File – Sponsored by AARP Foundation Tax Aide for taxpayers with low–moderate incomes, with special attention to those age 50 or older. JASA Einstein Office, 135 Einstein Loop, rm. 35, Tues. & Weds., 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Clients will be seen in order of appearance.

Sign-in (sheet) begins before 10 a.m. Service may be limited to first 20-25 on line. Call 718-320-2066 for information.

St. Mary’s Recreation Center Pool – Fri., March 24th & Fri., April 7th, $3. Pool aerobics for seniors, 10 a.m.–12 p.m. Bartow, 8:30 a.m.; Einstein, 8:45 a.m. & Dreiser, 9 a.m. (14 seats available). We were just informed that there is a $25

yearly fee to use the facility. If you wish to become a member, please come into the JASA Bartow office and fill out an application. Membership is nonrefundable. Membership is not only for the senior aerobics, it’s for any activity in the center and can be used with other city park centers. Proper attire requested, swim cap, sturdy lock, no valuables and, if needed, medicine in a bag to be held on deck by instructor.

Shoprite – Mon., Mar. 27th, $3. Bartow, 9:30 a.m.; Einstein, 9:45 a.m. & Dreiser, 10 a.m. Wait list.

IKEA—Christmas Tree Store, Bed Bath & Beyond – Mon., March 27th, $15. Bartow, 9:30 a.m.; Einstein, 9:45 a.m. & Dreiser, 10 a.m. Wait list.

ACE in the Hole @ Royal Manor, Garfield, NJ – Thurs., March 30th, $50. Family-style lunch served, 2 comp. drinks during Happy Hour, “Tribute to Natalie Cole.” Also starring comedian Melvin George. Show starts 11:30–3:30 p.m. Pick-ups: (Time change) Bartow 9 a.m.; Einstein 9:15 a.m. & Dreiser 9:30 a.m. (Wait list).

Empire – Mon., April 3rd, $5. Bartow, 9:30 a.m.; Einstein, 9:45 a.m. & Dreiser, 10 a.m.

Target Throggsneck – Mon., April 3rd, $2. Bartow, 9:30 a.m.; Einstein, 9:45 a.m. & Dreiser, 10 a.m.

Aldi – Tues., April 4th, $2. Bartow, 9:30 a.m.; Einstein, 9:45 a.m. & Dreiser, 10 a.m.

Wal-Mart – Thurs., April 6th, Bartow, 8:30 a.m.; Einstein, 8:45 a.m. & Dreiser, 9 a.m.

Shoprite – Mon., April 10th, $2. Bartow, 9:30 a.m.; Einstein, 9:45 a.m. & Dreiser, 10 a.m. Wait list.

National Museum of African American History & Culture, Washington, D.C. – Sat., April 8th (includes breakfast on the bus) – Tues., April 25th; $85. (Wait list).

Fashion Institute of Technology – Thurs., April 12th, $3. Bartow, 10 a.m.; Einstein, 10:15 a.m. & Dreiser, 10:30 a.m. Wait list.

JASA Closed Tues., April 11th, Passover Day 1 & Monday, April 17th for Passover Day 7.

Fairway/BJ’s – Fri., April 21st; Bartow, 9:30 a.m.; Einstein, 9:45 a.m. & Dreiser, 10 a.m.

Empire – Tues., April 25th & Wed., April 26th, $5. Bartow, 9:30 a.m.; Einstein, 9:45 a.m. & Dreiser, 10 a.m.

Wal-Mart – Thurs., April 27th, Bartow, 8:30 a.m.; Einstein, 8:45 a.m. & Dreiser, 9 a.m.

Co-op City’s Annual Passover Luncheon 2017 – Fri., April 7th; 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. Tickets are $4 in advance and $7 at the door; Dreiser Community Center, 177 Dreiser Loop, Audit. B. Tickets will be available at all three senior centers. Menu: roast chicken, potato kugel & carrot tzimmes, honey cake, juice & live entertainment.

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Scheduling Activities Calendar

Goose Island Seniors March 20th is the first day of Spring. We finally made it. Good-bye to Winter weather.

Bingo—Wednesday, March 22nd, at 1:30 p.m. with Stephen in our club room 39. Members only.Admission of $5 includes 12 games and jackpot. Extra cards are 25¢. Refreshments and snacks will be served. Our Sunday Bingo will be March 26th this month at 1:30 p.m. in room 39. All are welcome.

Sands Casino, PA—Tuesday, March 28th. Price is $33. Rebate is $20 for play and $5 toward food. There is a Steelworks Buffet and Grill among other restaurants.

Bus is full. Anyone else who would like to go and have their fare will take the place of those who didn’t pay.

Pick-up time is 8:30 a.m. at our usual bus stops: Einstein Loop, Asch Loop (by library) and Dreiser Loop (by the hardware store). Come have fun on the bus with us.

Movie will be shown on the bus coming home.

Spring Indoor Picnic—Saturday, May 20th at 12:30 p.m. Members only in our club room 39. Admission, $5 for food and entertainment. Come and enjoy yourself.

“Mama Mia”—Wednesday, June 7th at Westchester Broadway Theatre, Elmsford, NY. Come and enjoy a delicious lunch and a terrific show. Price is $79 and includes a show, luncheon, and transportation. Pick up at 9 a.m. All money must be paid by May 15th. See Ann, Mary or Stephen.

“Come Blow Your Horn”—Thursday, October 12th at the Hunterdon Hills Playhouse, Hampton, N.J. It’s a

very funny play by Neil Simon. Also, you will enjoy a scrumptious lunch and all the desserts you can eat. They are de-li-cious. Price is $79 for show, lunch and transportation. A deposit will hold your reservation. All money must be paid by September 21st. See Ann, Mary or Stephen.

To all members: Happy birthday and happy anniversary to all our members who celebrate their day in the month of March: Carla Zeman, Stephen Roberts, Yvonne Starks, Mercedes Pagan, Nilda Pagan, Diana Rodriguez, Ida Nickenson, and Jeanne Delmonico.

We wish Jeanne a speedy recovery and hope she will return to us soon. We miss and love you.

Our Lounge – Come sit and relax, read or rent a book from our large library, play cards every Tuesday and Thursday from 12:30 p.m.—4:30 p.m. Play Bingo every Wednesday and last Sunday of each month for only $15 per year. Also, come with us on great trips. We still have items from our Garage Sale for a very good price. Come up and look around. We are open MondayThursday from 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Note: Call Ann, Mary, or Stephen at Goose Island Seniors, 718-379-9613 or visit us Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m., at 135 Einstein Loop, rm. 39. You can also call Mary at 718-379-4899 and she will return your call. Leave a message and your phone number. To call Stephen 347-847-1941.

Good health to all!

—Mary Pilla

AARP Chapter #4997 FYI: AARP New York is in need of your help.

R.A.I.N., Inc., a longtime friend and partner of AARP, is recruiting community members to be a part of a new and exciting Bronx Health Corp. project aimed at educating Bronx seniors on a range of health topics. For more info. on volunteer opportunities with R.A.I.N or AARP, visit nyaarp@aarp.org or call 1-866-227-7442.

Well wishes to Claudette Davis, and Romel Gonzales. To those members we haven’t heard from in a few months, please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.

Please contact our Good & Welfare Coordinator, Frances Wilson, 718-671-5493, if you have a family member who has passed.

2017 Tour Activities July 7 - 9: Smithsonian National Museum of African American History & Culture, Washington (DC) – round-trip transportation via Deluxe Motor coach, w/3 breakfast buffet, 2 dinner buffet, including a seafood buffet; a professional guided tour of Washington, DC; one full day at the Smithsonian African American Museum; and full day shopping at Arundel Mill mall, including the Maryland Live Casino before traveling home; $515/person, single; $415/person, double; $385/person, triple and $365/person, quad. Contact Judith, 718-379-3370.

September 18-21: 4-day/3-night trip to Cape Cod – Motor coach transportation, 3 full breakfast, 2 dinners, 1 Lobster dinner; Foxwood Casino (w/bonus); guided escort to African American tour of Martha’s Vineyard site; Hyannis, John F. Kennedy Memorial; Provincetown along scenic route 6A; Cape Cod National Seashore Visitors Center; admission to Zion Union Heritage Museum and more. $599/person – double; $739 – single…$50 deposit due immediately; 2nd payment of $150 due 3/20; 3rd payment of $200 due by 5/15; final payment due 6/30; trip insurance is available. Contact Hannah, 718-379-7962.

December 29, 2017-January 2, 2018: Swingin’ New Year’s Eve Celebration in Savannah (GA) – Motor coach trip (2 night lodging to & from Savannah); 4 breakfasts; 2 full course dinners including a Riverboat Dinner Cruise; guided tour of Savannah, historic Davenport House, and Savannah’s River Street District; New Year’s Eve Show & Party at the Savannah Theater; New Year’s Day Buffet Lunch. $799/person – double, single fee TBD; trip insurance available. Contact Judith, 718-379-3370.

—Delores Debnam

Einstein Cancer Fund Wishing everyone a happy birthday to all celebrating in the month of March in good health.

Trip to Resorts Casino scheduled for Thursday, March 16, has been rescheduled for March 23.

Cost per person: $35. Casino bonus: $25. Time of departure starting at Einstein at 8 a.m., followed by Asch Loop and Dreiser Loop. Remember your casino card.

Arrangements have been made at the Hunterdon Hills Playhouse, April 26, for the luncheon show of the hilarious comedy of “Born Yesterday” which was a huge hit of a film starring Judy Holiday. The cost per person is $79 which can be paid off by April 1st.

A small deposit of $5 or more will hold your reservation. You will be issued receipts for your deposits.

For all of the above trips, please call Lydia at 718-671-3005 or Annie Eutsey at 718-320-1874 for dues and a memorial card.

As always, remember to give a call to the homebound and those in nursing homes. Your calls will cheer them up and they will know they are always in your thoughts and prayers.

Good health and healings are wished to all.

—Lydia Ruas

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Traditional Synagogue of Co-op City The Traditional Synagogue is located in Section 5, 120 Erdman Place in the rear lobby of Building 27B. Phone #: 718-379-6920 Note: Office hours are Thursday and Sunday from noon to 2 p.m. If no one is in the office, leave a message and we will get back as soon as possible.

Shabbat ends today, March 18, at 7:47 p.m.

Candle lighting for Friday, March 24, at 6:54 p.m.

The synagogue has Services Saturday morning at 9 a.m. After services, we always have a kiddush. Everybody, please try your best to come to services, so we have a minyan and be able to take out the Torah. This Saturday, Cantor Daniel Sayani will conduct services. Last Sunday, we had our Purim holiday luncheon. Rabbi Kronengold read the Megilla and there was a Chinese luncheon.

It was a joyous occasion.

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’re ill, wishing all a speedy recovery.

Save The Dates Bingo: The synagogue’s next Bingo is scheduled for Sunday, April 2nd at 1 p.m. The cost is only $3 admission which includes refreshments and 10 games of Bingo. Also, there is a three-part jackpot game for $2.

Passover Seders: The synagogue is planning two Passover Seders, Monday night, April 10th and Tuesday night, April 11th. The cost is only $20 for each Seder. Rabbi Kronengold or Cantor Sayani will conduct the Seder. For a reservation, call the Traditional Synagogue at 718-379-6920. Please leave your name and the number of people who will attend the Seder. Send the payment by April 3rd. Traditional Synagogue, 120 Erdman Place Lobby, Bronx, NY 10475.

Your support of the Traditional Synagogue and Men’s Club is greatly appreciated.

Wishing all our members and friends peace, good health.

—Gary Schwartz

Men’s Club Traditional Synagogue Try your luck with the Men’s Club Our first trip of the year is this Sunday, March 19, to the Tropicana Casino in Atlantic City. The trip is now SOLD OUT. We are planning our next trip for Sunday, April 30th back to the Tropicana Casino. The cost of the trip is $35 per person. You will receive a $25 slot play.

Also, enjoy the boardwalk, visit the outlet stores and the other casinos.

Everyone in the community can attend our trips. You need a Tropicana Casino card, or a government picture ID, passport, non- or driver’s license to receive the bonus. If you don’t have a Tropicana card, with proper ID, the casino will issue you a card. On the bus, we provide a drink, snack, play Bingo, and a 50/50 raffle. On the way home, we show a movie. We keep you entertained, and the ride goes fast.

The bus stops and returns to all three shopping centers. We leave Einstein Loop at 8:00 a.m. by the supermarket, Asch Loop by the back of the library at 8:15 a.m., and Dreiser Loop at 8:25 a.m. by the hardware store. We will return to Co-op City around 8:30 p.m., depending on the traffic.

Hope to see you on our March 19th trip, and our future trip on April 30th.

Wishing everybody good health and happiness.

—Gary Schwartz

Building 13 Association Welcome, new neighbors to our Building 13 family. Check our bulletin board for updates and important information. This article is being written before the expected blizzard. Our building often gets drifts that presents a challenge keeping our walkways clear. Be careful, stay safe and check on your neighbors.

Join us – Women Keeping It Real – The Red Box returns! Our next meeting will be held on Saturday, March 18, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at 100 Casals Place (Bldg. 13) association room. Women Keeping It Real is an inspiring, insightful and informative social gathering of women of all ages. We welcome new participants.

Remember! You must be 18 and over to participate.

UPDATE: Lobster Fest – Final payment is due April 15. We ask that you be prompt with your payment.

The event is scheduled for Saturday, July 15, at the NORDIC LODGE. It’s an all-you-can-eat LOBSTER FEST. We will leave from 100 Casals Place at 7:30 a.m. and depart for home at 6:30 p.m. Seats for the Lobster Fest are sold out. If you would like to be placed on our waiting list, call Sherrie Hernandez (number below) with your contact info. The cost is $160 per person.

Checks for Building 13 events should be made payable to Building 13 Assoc. Inc. and mailed to 100 Casals Place #32K, Bronx, NY 10475. For information re: the Nordic Lodge Lobster feast, contact Sherrie Hernandez at 914-837-5970, Gail Sharbaan, treasurer, at 718-671-3801 or Leslie Peterson at 718-3201370. Our website is www.bldg13assoc.com or email us at bthirteen.assoc@ yahoo.com.

Again, thanks for making our team work.

—Leslie Peterson

Reflections

by Rabbi Solomon I. Berl Spiritual Leader of Young Israel Synagogue There was a woman in a certain congregation who was beloved by all.

She raised a fine family and in the course of all the years had carried many burdens. But, in spite of it all, she was lighthearted and gay, and people found it a pleasure to be in her company. The rabbi of the synagogue could not help but marvel at the way she could be so cheerful in the face of so much difficulty. One day, he asked how she was able to do this.

She replied, “Rabbi, I have adopted as my motto ‘Make every day a holiday’.”

This is a wonderful philosophy. When we make every day a holiday, we are, in the basic meaning of the word, rendering that period of time as a “holy day.” We have, in fact, hallowed that day. If we do this every day of our lives, then we will find that our entire lifetime will be endowed with a sense of sanctity.

We make a mistake if we reserve only certain special days for consecrating our lives. To do this, is to live on a high level only occasionally. For this reason, we must sanctify each day with a prayer, a kind word, a good deed, and a moment of mediation.

We can do this if we make every day a “holy day.”

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

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

On Friday evening, Sabbath services begin at 10 minutes after the candlelighting time. Saturday morning services start at 9 a.m. Rabbi Berl delivers his sermon at 10:30 a.m.

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

For office hours or any information you may seek, feel free to call (718) 6712300 and leave your name, phone number and a brief message on the synagogue’s answering machine and your call will be returned as soon as possible.

Building 31 Association We have scheduled Tuesday, March 21st at 7:30 p.m. with our invited guest, Ms. Vanessa Aldea, executive CSO manager, formerly the CSO 2 manager. This is our monthly meeting and wishing that most of you will come out.

I am sure she will be able to impart important information to all of us. Perhaps you’re trying to figure out what is the function of CSO, also what can they do for us and when would you need to use that office? Come to the meeting and get answers to those questions and more.

Don’t forget our bus ride to Hunterdon Playhouse, May 3rd. We are raising funds for our 2017 college scholarship. A few seats are still available; just give anyone on the committee a call for additional information. Check the flyer in the lobby bulletin board for additional information or contact us online at bldg31assoc@gmail.com.

Remember, we have crochet and knitting on Mondays and our game nights are every other Fridays. Come and join in on the fun.

Wouldn’t you like to have other activities going on in the building? If yes, come and share your thoughts?

—Marilyn McDaniel

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Greater Love Refuge Ministries

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Open Doors, Open Hearts and Open Minds “If My people who are called by My name will humble themselves, and pray and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin and heal their land.” 2 Chronicles 7:14 Come & Visit Us – We welcome you to God’s House – Your House – One Spiritual Food for Thought: Many of you need to extricate yourself from the Family in Christ. We are a congregation with spirit-filled worship, offering past and begin again. Start over on a foundation of righteousness and peace. The opportunities for spiritual growth, fellowship and service to God and our comthings that have held you back are things that you must let go of before you can move munity. We are a multi-ethnic, multi-cultural and bilingual congregation and all on. Examine your attachment to that which is not good for you and see if pride is an are welcome. underlying factor. Humility is necessary to progression.

Services are at the church at 2350 Palmer Avenue, across the street from Senior Pastor Boyce Landrum and Pastor Carol Landrum and the Greater Love Building 30. Parking is available. Our phone number is (718) 320-3795, and family welcome you to worship with us on Sunday mornings at 11:30 a.m. Greater leave a message, if there is no answer. Pastor Magaly Beltré is at the church on Love is a Church of God for all people bound together with Christ who is the head of Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays. the church. Our corporate worship means gathering with people of all ages and culSunday Services – The first Sunday of the month is a bilingual service with tures to express our love for God, our Heavenly Father, and Jesus Christ, our Savior. communion, service starts at 10 a.m. Every other Sunday, the English Service is at 10 a.m. and the Spanish Service is at 12 p.m. Remember the importance of All things considered, the Holy Spirit reserves the right to have His way. Greater Love is conveniently located at 900 Co-op City Blvd. (Bldg. 2A), on the ground level, worship & fellowship of all who believe and have a relationship with the Lord.

Sunday School – We are now having Sunday School for adults at 8:45 a.m. in Bronx, N.Y., 10475; main entrance – red button. Free parking is available in Garage English, 10:30 a.m. in Spanish and 10:30 a.m. for children. #1 on Darrow Place – parking passes will be validated at the church.

Prayer Night (English) & Prayer Morning (Spanish): The Lord said, Five Loaves & Two Fish Food Pantry: Open to the community next Saturday, March 25th from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Donations of non-perishables, frozen “Whenever two or more are gathered in my name, I am in the midst of them.”

Matthew 18:20. Tuesday evenings at 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Friday at noon to 1:00 foods & toiletries are needed. Donations are welcome on Wednesday afternoons p.m. Come and bring your prayer needs so we can pray together. Remember that between 1:00 p.m.-2:30 p.m., Friday evenings from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday prayer brings many blessings, which God has promised to all his children. between 2 p.m. – 3 p.m. Thank you for your continued support.

Family Night: Friday nights at 7:30 p.m. we have family night with Bible Mid-Week Prayer: We are excited to announce our mid-week prayer has studies in English & Spanish and all kinds of activities for children, teens and resumed! Please join our prayer warriors for our Wednesday afternoon prayer meetyoung adults. ings from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Come out and learn about the power of prayer and Music School: The music school is having registration for the fall semester. receive your blessing through our corporate prayer. Open to all. Look for more inforThey offer piano, guitar, drums, violin, voice and many other instruments. Regmation about our Prayer Line in the upcoming weeks. istration is free and rates are very reasonable. Come to the church Monday thru Community Outreach: The Greater Love family will be out and about within st Friday in the afternoons and see Maestro Frank Colon to register. You can call our Co-op City community on Saturday, April 1 from 12:00 p.m. to 3 p.m. Look for at Maestro (917) 753-3644. The music school is open to all ages from 5 years us in the shopping centers, the greenway and on the boulevard. We have Good News! old to 100 years young.

Weekly Schedule Seminar on HIV/Aids – We are having a seminar regarding HIV/AIDS preChurch phone: 347-920-5607 vention and treatment, etc. on Sunday, March 19, at 2 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall Sunday Morning Prayer & Meditation: 9:30 a.m. of the church.

The seminar is open to all and we hope to see many people from Adult & Children Bible Study: 10:00 a.m. our community.

Foundational Scripture Teaching (Salvation): Every First Sunday at 10:00 a.m.

—Barbara Penn Sunday Morning Worship: 11:30 a.m.

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

Mid-Week Prayer: Wednesday at 1:00 p.m.

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

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

Mosaic Women’s Ministry: Mighty Men of God: Men’s Ministry Family Movie/Game Nite: 3rd Friday, 7 p.m.

SWAG Youth Ministry: Friday evenings at 7:00 p.m.

Peace & blessings.

—Pastor Carol Landrum SCHOOL IS OPEN! PLEASE DRIVE CAREFULLY!!

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

The good news of Jesus’s birth is a source of joy for all people. Let’s look at Luke 2:8-14. It says: 8 And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. 9 An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. 10 But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. 11 Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord. 12 This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.” 13 Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying, 14 “Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.”

Invitations Sweet Hour of Prayer is today at 3 p.m. Sunday School is tomorrow at 10 a.m.

Our Sunday Morning Worship Service is at 11 a.m. Every 3rd Sunday following the morning worship, we serve Holy Communion.

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

We are located at 171 Dreiser Loop in Section 1. Our phone # is (347) 2764925. Jesus loves you, and so do we!

—Apostle Gladys R. Little

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safety when they ride in a vehicle. Every person riding in a vehicle should be appropriately buckled up every time you drive your vehicle.

Never put a rear facing infant seat in the front seat of an auto that has a passenger side airbag. The airbag can propel the car seat into the seat back with enough force to seriously injure or kill the child. Never hold a child on your lap while driving or while seated in the front seat. The force of the airbag throwing the child against you could be fatal. You should never take a child out of a car seat if they are fussing. Car seat in the rear seat is always the way to go, never regard not sitting in a car seat or sitting in the front seat as a reward.

Children need to be buckled up in the rear seat of the vehicle properly restrained. Children aged 8 or over, weighing 100 pounds or more or taller than 4 feet, 9 inches may use a seat belt. Children between 4 and 8, 40 to 100 pounds should use a booster seat.

Children 1 to 4 years of age should be in a child safety seat with a five point harness. Children younger than 1 should be placed in a rear facing infant seat in the back seat of the auto. Never use a car seat that has been in an accident, it may have sustained damage that is not visible.

Car seat installation can seem difficult at first. It is very important that you carefully read the owner’s manual for both the car seat and for your auto. The LATCH system is an attempt to simplify car seat installation and make it universal from one car to another. The acronym LATCH stands for Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren. It includes Lower Anchorage points and top tether straps to fasten car seats. All vehicles manufactured after 2003 must have at least 2 LATCH points in the rear seat. Seat belts can still be used to install car seats. This is an option for a third seat, when using an older vehicle or if installation in the center seat is desired. Information regarding the LATCH system and the installation of car seats may be found at the National Highway and Transportation Safety Administration at 1 (888) DASH2DOT or on their website at www.nhtsa.dot.gov/ Certified child passenger safety technicians are available at various locations to check for the proper installation of car seats. To find out about car seat check locations, call 1 (866) SEAT CHECK or at their website at www.seatcheck.org.

Every person riding in an automobile should wear a seatbelt. Seatbelts save lives. Airbags are not a substitute for seatbelts and are designed to be used in connection with seatbelts. An airbag comes out of the steering wheel or dashboard at a speed of 250 miles per hour. Without a seatbelt, the force of an airbag can cause serious injuries to the front seat passenger and driver. Wearing a seatbelt in a vehicle equipped with airbags will minimize injuries in otherwise life threatening collision.

Seatbelts will prevent the wearer from being thrown from the automobile in the case of a collision.

Today’s automobiles are designed to keep the passenger compartment intact in the event of a collision.

Without a seatbelt, you will not remain within that safety zone. Unsecured persons in a vehicle continue to travel at the vehicle’s speed until they strike a solid object within or outside the vehicle. Internal organs of the unbelted person then collide with the skeletal system causing serious internal injuries. An unbelted person also serves as a projectile and can cause injuries to other persons in the vehicle. A person properly restrained stays within the vehicle’s safety zone and comes to a slower stop thereby minimizing injuries.

Drivers should consider taking a Defensive Driver Training Course. These courses teach drivers tactics in becoming a safer driver plus provide an insurance discount and possible point reduction. Riverbay Corporation is happy to announce a $5 discount on the National Safety Council’s new online 6-hour course.

The online course is available at www.ddcnsc.org/ny.

There is currently a discount being offered in New York State; the course is regularly $29.95, comes out

to $24.95 with the discount. This discount comes up automatically at the current time. There is no other discount available with this reduced price. In the event that the discount is not automatic in the future, enter code #664 to receive a discount. The course is an interactive, informative course. You have one month to complete the course in as many sessions as you desire. Users have three attempts to score at least 75% on the exam at the end to receive credit. The online course offers the same benefits as the live course. A computer with a flash drive is required; Visit the website for more information.

School is open, DRIVE CAREFULLY. Never pass a stopped school bus with a STOP sign displayed or its red lights flashing. This means children are loading or unloading. Be aware of pedestrians and bike riders when operating a motor vehicle. Bike riders must refrain from riding bicycles near buildings and shopping centers. Bicycle riders must give pedestrians the same level of respect that they expect from motor vehicles. Everyone needs to share the road safely. Be aware of Co-op City’s new bicycle lanes.

If consuming alcoholic beverages is a part of your plans, be sure to designate a driver that will not drink. Never operate a motor vehicle if you have consumed alcoholic beverages. Always buckle your seatbelt; it will save your life in a serious collision.

Avoid distractions and excess speed when driving; these are the two leading causes of collisions within New York State.

Always remember, if you see something, say something. Call 9-1-1 and the Department of Public Safety at (718) 671-3050 or online at www.ccpd.us. Callers may remain anonymous when giving information.

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

Opportunities

Public Safety Blotter February 19 – 100 Elgar Place One male was arrested for trespassing, issued a summons and released.

February 19 – 120 Donizetti Place One male was issued a summons for disorderly conduct and released.

February 19 – 100 Einstein Loop A female was found lying unconscious in the street. It was later determined she was intoxicated and was removed to a hospital for treatment.

February 19 – 100 DeKruif Place A male complainant stated that another unknown male forcibly took a cell phone from him and fled. This incident is still under investigation.

February 19 – 120 Donizetti Place A delivery man was assaulted and robbed by three unknown males. The victim was taken to a hospital for treatment.

February 20 – Debs Place Townhouses One male was arrested and cited for disorderly conduct after he became belligerent. He was a juvenile later released to the custody of his mother.

February 21 – 100 Bellamy Loop CCPD officers responded to a report of dispute at this location. Both a male and female were placed under arrest and charged with assault.

February 22 – 140 Donizetti Place CCPD officers found three males in a stairway loitering. All were issued summonses and released.

February 23 – 600 Baychester Avenue FDNY responded to this location and extinguished a laundry room dryer fire. There were no reported injuries.

February 25 – 620 Baychester Avenue One male was arrested and charged with trespass.

Feb. 28 – 100 Benchley Place A male was found in a stairway with a lit marijuana cigar and placed arrested.

March 04 – 100 Elgar Place One male found trespassing within the building, fled from officers, but was quickly apprehended and placed under arrest.

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