Co-op City Times 03/21/15

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Petition period for 2015 Riverbay Board election begins on Monday, March 23

Alternative budget being presented to community is misleading

© Copyright 2015 Co-op City Times

Vol. 50 No. 12

BY ROZAAN BOONE

Co-op City shareholders interested in running for a seat on the Riverbay Board of Directors can begin picking up their qualifying petitions on Monday, March 23 through Monday, April 6, when all signed petitions are due back to the Riverbay Legal Department by 5 p.m.

Starting on Monday, March 23, petitions will be available from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. each weekday from the Riverbay receptionist at the Administrative Desk in the Bartow Community Center, located at 2049 Bartow Community Center, Bronx, N.Y. After 5 p.m., and on the weekends, petitions can be picked up at the Public Safety window in the Bartow Center.

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

Saturday, March 21, 2015

The Riverbay Board voted on Wednesday, February 4 to approve Resolution 15-08 setting the date of this year’s annual shareholders meeting, which has been scheduled for Wednesday, May 20th, in accordance with the Riverbay Corporation ByLaws, Article II, Section 1, which stipulates that the meeting be held in the month of May on a date set by the Board of Directors.

Riverbay Board President Cleve Taylor has appointed Director Andrea Leslie to chair the 2015 Election Committee and she is in the process of selecting volunteer shareholders to serve on the committee and assist with the many duties involved with supervising the annual election of members to the Riverbay Board.

“As our community participates in this very important democratic process, I hope the community will take seriously its responsibility to elect to the Board, fellow shareholders who are conscientious activists who will represent them well as we continue to work

Bulk cable results

BY ROZAAN BOONE

Earlier this week, Riverbay’s interim General Manager Peter Merola reported that of the ballots on the bulk cable agreement that have been returned and counted, 5,075 were “yes” votes, 4,206 were “no” votes and 206 had neither “yes or “no” selected, or both “yes” and “no”

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checked on the ballot.

As reported previously, the Board had agreed when the bulk cable issue first came up in 2013 that 2/3 of shareholders must respond to the referendum and 2/3 of those responding must agree for the bulk cable deal to (Continued on page 4)

Annual Income Affidavits

BY LOUIS SALEGNA, CONTROLLER

The annual income affidavit process for Co-op City residents is currently underway. The Income Affidavit and related instructions were mailed out this week to all cooperators required to file (excluded are new residents who moved into Co-op City after March 31, 2015, and those cooperators on the Section 8 Program).

The due date for returning your completed Affidavit, which must be notarized, is April 30, 2015.

Currently, surcharges based upon 2013 Income Affidavit forms will expire June 30, 2015. New surcharges will be imposed for the period July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016 based upon data taken from your 2014 Income Affidavit

form. Please note that it is essential that every cooperator submits their 2014 Income Affidavit in a timely manner.

If you filed an application for extension in lieu of a 2014 NYS Tax Return, you are still required to submit your affidavit by April 30, 2015. Please estimate your income and identify as “Estimated Income.” File an amended affidavit once you have filed your tax return or you will be subject to the maximum 50% surcharge. Also, please note that Riverbay must be notified in writing with a copy of the extension form.

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Dear shareholders: President’s Message and to get the BoOn March 4, 2015, ard’s approval to the Riverbay Board implement some President of Directors held an of the sources of Official Business Merevenue that we eting which was televised have found.” to the community. In the 4:02:16 – “This Budget recorded statements made Committee was under the by the First Vice President direction of the Finance and Budget Committee Director (Peter Merola) the Chair, Leah Graham, she same person that you are states: referencing. I am saying to 3:48:00 – “I’m the you that we did find Chair of the Budget Comsources of revenue. We are mittee and on my commitnot suggesting any frivotee I have people that understand the lous cuts.” numbers. I have accountants, book4:03:57 – “Working with the keepers, people that deal with budgFinance Director at our committee, ets every day for a living and we we did find money where we didn’t looked closely at this budget, as well have to have an increase. I’m askas other information under the direcing that the Board not vote yes. I tion of our Finance Director (Peter have data.”

Merola). We came up with sources 4:17:56 – “The Budget Committee of revenue that would generate $10 agreed to submit to the Board four revMillion vs. $5 Million that would be enue sources to ask for approval. The generated through an increase. That four revenue items would increase the was one of the reasons why I asked Corporation Revenue by $910,625 per to table this resolution.” month for approximately $10 Million 3:51:15 – “I do have from my annually.”

Committee, (while holding up her (Continued on page 2) report) information to show you

Cleve Taylor

DOT proposes reducing congestion by reducing lanes on Bartow Avenue

BY BILL STUTTIG

In a preliminary report made to members of Community Board 10 last week, representatives of the Bronx office of New York City’s Department of Transportation proposed their ideas for reducing congestion on the streets surrounding the Bay Plaza shopping complex – ideas which included a plan to reduce the number of lanes on Bartow Avenue from three to two in both directions.

Martin Prince, Chairperson of Community Board 10 and a Co-op City resident, informed the Co-op City Times and also the Riverbay Community Relations Committee of the proposed changes first presented to him and the community at an informal meeting in the Board offices on Friday, March 13th.

Mr. Prince said that a number of proposed ideas were presented by the team of DOT engineers, which included DOT’s Bronx Commissioner Constance Moran. Chief among the proposed ideas – was a revised concept of reducing the

number of lanes on Bartow Avenue between Baychester Avenue and Co-op City Blvd. from three lanes in each direction to two. Prince said the Board and a handful of area residents in attendance were told that this proposal would increase pedestrian safety in the area while having little negative effect on traffic flow along the busy Bartow Avenue as it goes between the massive Co-op City and the equally massive and growing Bay Plaza Shopping Complex.

The Co-op City Times requested in writing a detailed explanation from the department about the proposed plan to confirm what Mr. Prince was reporting and received the following terse response from Jose Bayona, Deputy Press Secretary for the Department of Transportation: “DOT had a preliminary discussion with the Community Board last week. We will present an official proposal to the Board next month.”

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President’s Report

4:18:54 – “Ancillary income that we came up with will generate $10 Million a year.”

The above quotations from the First Vice President/Chair of the Budget Committee were taken directly from the tapes of the televised meeting of March 4.

When the presentation was being made, at just a first glance, most of the Board members realized that the Budget Committee Report had mathematical mistakes in it. The Budget Chair repeatedly stated that her committee had 4 sources of revenue that generated $10 million in revenue. Due to the great length and detail to which the First Vice President and Budget Committee Chair went to substantiate the purported committee findings, the Riverbay Board of Directors took the report seriously. However, as we scrutinized the report, it was clear that it only contained $91,000.00 in new Revenue from appliance fees and hall closets on a yearly basis, not monthly, as was presented.

March 9, 2015 On Monday, March 9, 2015, I attended the Riverbay Budget Committee Meeting, over which the First Vice President presides as Chair. I asked the Budget Committee members if they ever saw the referenced Budget Committee Report and they said “NO!” I then asked if they knew about the four sources of revenue that generated $10,000,000 and they all looked dazed and again said, “No!” In addition, the Riverbay Finance Director had no

Petition period

toward a better Co-op City,” said Director Leslie. “My hope is also that we have a massive shareholder-voter turn out on Wednesday, May 20.”

Once again this year, shareholders will vote to fill five open seats on the Board as the terms of Directors Khalil Abdul-Wahhab, Francine Reva Jones, Othelia Jones, Al Shapiro and Evelyn Turner are expiring.

In Co-op City, any cooperator in good financial standing can run for a three-year term on the Riverbay Board, as long as they secure seventy-five (75) valid cooperators’ signatures on their qualifying petitions and return them by the 5 p.m., Monday, April 6th deadline to the Riverbay Legal Department.

A Candidates’ Meeting where candidates’ petitions will be officially certified or rejected is scheduled for 8 p.m. on Tuesday, April 14th in Room 31 of the Bartow Community Center. The official listing of the 2015 Board election candidates will then be published in the Saturday, April 18th issue of the Co-op City Times.

The first of three consecutive special election supplements will be published in the Co-op City Times on Saturday, April 25th, 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 2nd, and the final edition on Saturday, May 9.

All candidates’ statements and ads submitted for publication in the 2015 election supplement in the Co-op City Times are reviewed by the Election Committee and its attorneys prior to publication. The Election Committee, on the advice of its counsel, reserves the right to delete any material which, in its opinion, contains libelous statements, personal attacks, or material misstatement of fact.

As was the case last year, 3 official Candidates’ Forums will be held instead of the usual two, and, as a result, Riverbay Corporation will not support the individual Candidates’ Night meetings that were held by individual building associations and certified community organizations prior to 2014.

In addition to building and organization presidents not receiving a letter from the Election Committee regarding the sponsorship of candidates’ nights meetings, they should also be mindful that as per the election rules, Co-op City facilities may not be used for

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knowledge of the Budget Committee Report and did not approve or give permission for his name to be attached to that report.

It is my opinion that the report that was produced at the March 4th televised meeting was undocumented and lacking reasonable support to delay voting on Resolution 15-15. If the Budget Committee can provide documented and supported numbers, the Board would certainly consider it seriously. Nevertheless, this tactic, had it been entertained by the Board, would have put the Corporation in serious financial jeopardy.

Case In Point Factoring in the proposed 10% increase, the proposed garage fees for Reserve Parking will be $96.86; for Regular Parking, the new fee will be $72.86.

Now, let’s take a look at the supposed Budget Committee’s suggested changes. Please see “Standpipe Parking” at the bottom of the list. First of all, it is improper to budget a revenue amount that has not received a variance from the New York City Fire Department before it is granted. One cannot assume income when a waiver may or may not be approved, and then include that amount in the current budget, but I digress. Let’s try to follow the supposed Budget Committee’s calculations.

There are 112 spaces (see chart on page 8 of the March 14, 2015 issue of the Co-op City Times – Standpipe Parking).

Let’s do the Math 18 reserved spaces x $96.86 = $1,743.00 per month;

12 months x $1,743.00 = $20,916.00 per year for reserved spaces.

94 regular spaces x $72.86 = $6,849.00 per month; 12 months x $6,849.00 = $82,188 per year for regular spaces. $20,916 + 82,188 = $103,104 total revenue for fiscal year.

Now, let’s look at the supposed Budget Committee’s calculation. Their computation comes out to $549,885 (see chart, Page 8, March 14th Co-op Times). Ladies and gentlemen, the difference between these two numbers is $446,781. Can you imagine what would happen if whoever prepared this chart was in control of Riverbay Corporation’s budget? I believe we would be in a lot of trouble.

This type of misdirection simply cannot be tolerated at a time when we are trying to get our financial house in order and bring this community together.

I also value the work and service of the volunteer members of this and all other Board Committees.

However, once again, it is my opinion that the Budget Committee as a whole is not responsible for this disservice to our community.

If you wish to see the real proposed Riverbay Corporation’s Budget for fiscal 2015 and 2016, please go to www.riverbaycorp.com and click on the link “20152016 and 2016-2017 Budgets.”

—Cleve Taylor, President Riverbay Corporation

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campaign activities or else applicable rates may apply.

The first Candidates’ Forum has been scheduled to take place on Monday, April 27th in Room 31 of the Bartow Community Center at 7:30 p.m. The second official Candidates’ Forum will be held on Wednesday, May 6th in the Dreiser Auditorium B at 7:30 p.m., and the third and final Candidates’ Forum will be on Monday, May 11th, also at 7:30 p.m., in the Einstein Community Center, Room 45.

The annual meeting of shareholders to elect candidates to serve three-year terms on the 15-member Board, which sets policy for the Riverbay Corporation and the Co-op City community, will take place on Wednesday, May 20th.

This year’s Board election will once again be con-

ducted by voting machines. Voting will take place in the building lobbies from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. on May 20th. After the polls close on May 20th, the vote tally will be counted after 9 p.m. in Room 31 of the Bartow Community Center.

A recount, if necessary, will be conducted on Thursday, May 28th, 9:30 a.m. at the Board of Elections.

The final results of the election will be posted in the three community centers the following day and published in the next issue of the Co-op City Times, Saturday, May 30.

After the results are certified, the five top vote getters in this year’s election will be sworn in as new members of the Riverbay Board of Directors on Thursday, June 4th and begin serving their terms.

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Co-op City Times / March 21, 2015

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Combing Co-op City

Annual Co-op City Spelling Bee today in Bartow

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

FREE admission.

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

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

Please come out and support the young people.

Next CB 10 meeting

The next Community Board 10 meeting will be held on Thursday, April 19, 7:30 p.m. at P.S. 175, 200 City Island Avenue, Bronx, NY 10464. For more info., please call Community Board 10 at (718) 8921161.

Design a Poster Contest

The Section 2 Summer Fun Day Committee invites you to showcase your artistic talent and be compensated!

Design a poster to represent the “Summer Fun Day” event theme.

Summer Fun Day will take place on June 20, 12-6 p.m. at the park on Carver Loop and Casals Place, and it’s a block party that celebrated family, friends and the community that brings them together.

You must be: • Under 21 to enter • The layout must be submitted on 8½” x 11” paper in Power Point or Word format • Must mention Hosted by Buildings 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14 and Riverbay Community Relations • Free T-shirt for first 50 children • Must include date, time and location • Include activities; crafts, basketball, name that tune The deadline for submission is March 31 to your building representative or Gail Sharbaan, (718) 671-3801. The final decision will be made by the Event Committee.

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FRONT PA G E

New pharmacy opens in Dreiser Center

BY BILL STUTTIG

The dearth of pharmacies serving the Dreiser Shopping Center area came to an end this past week as King Community Pharmacy opened to the public for the first time on Tuesday morning.

The neighborhood pharmacy, owned and operated by Nasir Iqbal, a licensed pharmacist since 2009, operates out of space on the upper inside level on the west side of the Dreiser Shopping Center.

At the new store’s low key opening ceremony, Mr. Iqbal said, “I always wanted to open up a pharmacy in the Bronx and be there for the people of the Bronx. I stopped by Co-op City recently and inquired if there was an opportunity for me here in Co-op City and was told that there was. I chose Co-op City because residents here came to my previous location and told me how far they had to come to get their prescriptions filled so I saw the opportunity.”

Mr. Iqbal said his new store will offer a full array of over-the-counter products and medications, as well as a full-service pharmacist to fill all of the community prescription needs.

“I myself will be talking to the customers, answering any questions they have about their medications,” said Mr. Iqbal. “I want them to think of us as a resource for all their medication needs.

I want them to ask us and if we don’t have the answer for them, we will reach out and find the answer for them.”

The new store will also feature a payment center where residents can come and pay whatever bills they have, Iqbal said, and free delivery of any prescription medications they need.

Income Affidavits

apartment, it is important that the remaining shareholder submit documentation to Riverbay Corporation as to where the vacating shareholder currently resides.

Acceptable documentation could be (1) driver’s license with current address (2) copy of the apartment lease (3) utility bill with current address. If this documentation is not submitted with the Income Affidavit, the income affidavit will be returned as incomplete and a 50% surcharge will be assessed each month until the documentation is submitted. The shareholder will be liable for all surcharges assessed; no credits will be issued for surcharges already assessed.

Failure to complete and return the Income Affidavit form in a timely manner will result in the maximum surcharge of 50% of your basic carrying charges being levied on July 1, 2015.

You would then be required to pay the 50% surcharge for each month, through the end of the month you finally filed. In no event will credit be given for excess surcharges already assessed as a result of failure, neglect or refusal of the cooperator to file the Income Affidavit on a timely basis.

The instructions being mailed with the Income Affidavit form include a cover letter and worksheet which will assist the cooperator in determining whether they are subject to a carrying charge surcharge.

Riverbay Director of Commercial Leasing Kim-Marie Umstead (second, left) joined the staff and family members of King Community Pharmacy in cutting on Tuesday the ribbon on the new and much anticipated Dreiser Center business.

Photo by Bill Stuttig

“Anything that residents need that we don’t carry, we can get it for them the same day or the very next day,” Iqbal promised.

He said his store will also offer regular specific days where free basic health screenings, such as blood pressure checks, will be available, as well as other free services, such as a physician’s assistant who can analyze all medications a patient takes to see which medications may interfere with others. Mr. Iqbal also said that his staff can set up schedules for seniors pertaining to the filling of regular medications on time.

“As opposed to the big chain phar-

macies,” Mr. Iqbal said, “we offer a personal level of service. Any questions or concerns that they have, I want them to see us as their resource. Anything else that they need over the counter, I will try my best to accommodate their needs.”

King Community Pharmacy will be open 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. weekdays, and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays, On the opening morning of the new pharmacy, Ellen Devine, a 42-year resident of Section One, said: “We need a pharmacy here. I didn’t know about this, but I was handed a flyer about the opening and I see now that this is very close. We need this.”

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Cooperators are advised to read the material very carefully.

As required by State law, copies of Income Affidavit forms will be submitted to the State for verification of income against filed tax return. Cooperators are advised, therefore, to make sure that the data provided on their Income Affidavit form comes from their NY State tax return.

Riverbay staff will hold all-day sessions to assist cooperators in filling out their Income Affidavit form on Wednesday, April 22nd and Thursday, April 23rd from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. in Dreiser Center, Room 1; Bartow Center, Room 28; and Einstein Center, Room 38.

Extra forms will be available at the sessions for those cooperators who do not receive their mailed copy. Notaries will also be present so cooperators can file their completed Income Affidavit form at the sessions.

Any cooperators who would like to have their Income Affidavit form notarized must present two (2) forms of identification, one of which must be a picture of the individual. The affidavit will not be notarized without proper identification.

Completed forms must be returned to Riverbay Corporation by April 30, 2015.

Special boxes have been set up in the CSO Offices at Dreiser and Einstein and the Administration Office Reception area

at Bartow Avenue for this purpose. The boxes will be open during regular business hours (9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.). An additional box will be available after 5:00 p.m. during the week and all day on weekends at the Bartow Security Office.

Also for your convenience, there will be personnel available at the following locations to assist and/or notarize your income affidavit form: 1. Assemblyman Michael Benedetto’s Office, Dreiser Center, Room 12.

2. Congressman Eliot Engel’s Office, Dreiser Center, Room 3.

3. Jewish Community Council Office, Dreiser Center, Room 18.

4. Multi-Service, 140 Carver Loop.

Enclosed with the annual income affidavit packet is a letter from the Risk Management Department, regarding the submission of your co-op insurance declaration page or certified letter from your insurance broker or company showing that you have the required insurance coverage on your apartment.

Please note that the insurance documentation must be submitted along with your annual income affidavit by no later than April 30, 2015 to avoid the assessment of a $150 Community Complaint fine. Any questions regarding the insurance documentation should be addressed to the Risk Management Department at (718) 320 3300, Ext. 3388.

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Cable ballot

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move ahead.

The Riverbay-Cablevision proposal is to have Riverbay purchase cable services worth a retail value of approximately $75 directly from Cablevision for only $25, a considerable bulk rate discount. Riverbay would then pass this saving on to current Cablevision subscribers and provide cable TV service to those residential units for a flat fee of $25 per month, resulting in a monthly saving of up to $50 for some subscribers, which could potentially equate to a

DOT

The plan to reduce Bartow Avenue from six lanes to four lanes was proposed by the DOT approximately two years ago and universally rejected by this community. It is now seemingly reappearing as part of an overall proposed plan to reduce congestion and increase safety that came out of a study conducted by the DOT this past fall at the request of the community.

Sonja Maxwell, President of Co-op City Cooperators United and one of the leading voices in the campaign to improve traffic safety in and around Co-op City in the wake of last summer’s opening of the 280,000 square foot Mall at Bay Plaza, said after hearing of the DOT’s proposed plan at last week’s meeting of the Community Relations Committee, “A meeting was called by Community Board 10 without input from Co-op City residents on proposed traffic changes on Bartow Avenue. As the community knows, Cooperators United of Co-op City has been in the forefront of this fight regarding our Bartow traffic woes. Now, with the completion of the Bay Plaza Mall, our Bartow traffic woes have dramatically increased. On Tuesday, March 17th, at the Community Relations Committee meeting, Martin Prince, Chairperson of CB 10, presented to the Committee not the community’s proposed changes to Bartow Avenue. The changes presented involved reducing the perpetually congested avenue from three lanes to two, street markings, left turn signals, etc. He also stated that the changes are in line with Mayor de Blasio’s Vision Zero Action Plan of 2014. He went on to say that this proposal will be presented to Community Board 10’s Municipal Committee on Tuesday, April 14th, 7:30 p.m., 3165 East Tremont Avenue, between Waterbury and LaSalle Avenues, before it goes to the full Board

much more affordable cable bill.

Co-op City residents who are not current Cablevision subscribers, such as those on the Master Antenna will be upgraded to Cablevision’s Optimum Broadcast Basic cable TV service. Each of these households will be given one free cable box making it possible for them to have access to hundreds more channels than they currently receive free of charge. If they decide to install additional cable boxes, they will be charged and in so doing become a Cablevision subscriber.

Those who wish to remain on the Master Antenna will also have that option as the Master Antenna will continue to be maintained.

As apartments on the Master Antenna change over, they will be included in the cable tv stock and future shareholders of those units will be charged the $25 fee for their cable tv services provided by the Riverbay-Cablevision bulk offer.

With the results now in, the Board will likely discuss and report back to the community how it will proceed.

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for a vote. After the Community Relations Committee meeting, I was shown a copy of a plan that is similar to what the Community Board will be presenting. A similar plan has already been implemented in another section of the Bronx.

“Two years ago, we, the community, rejected the reduction of three lanes to two on Bartow Avenue. I find it ‘odd’ that for months we have been asking about relief regarding our Bay Plaza traffic mess (Bartow, Baychester Avenues, Section 5) with no response. Now, all of a sudden, we not only have a plan, but a plan that is being presented to the Municipal Committee at a Community Board 10 Meeting, being held on Tuesday, April 14th, without any input from the community. We are asking that Comm-unity Board 10 come to Co-op City before or on April 14th to present this plan to the community. Neighbors, this plan affects us all.

“At the next Cooperators United Meeting on Tuesday, March 24th, we will be discussing this plan. I urge all of our Building/ Townhouse representatives to come to our meeting. We are the largest NORC community with the largest Co-op in New York State and we are being dismissed. If you allow this to happen without your input, don’t complain.”

Aside from the proposal to reduce the overall width of Bartow Avenue from six lanes to four lanes to increase pedestrian safety in DOT’s reported view, the department also proposed a plan to lengthen the approach to the two left hand turning lanes on Baychester Avenue approaching Bartow Avenue; the placement of new traffic lights with left hand turning signals at key intersections along Bartow Avenue, including at Asch Loop West and at the entrance to the Bartow Mall Shopping Center. According to Prince, it was also proposed that all the streets

Truman JROTC fundraiser a success!

Thanks to two Co-op City parents, Rigo and Brenda Toro of Building 10C, the award-winning Truman High School Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) will be attending this year’s Air Force JROTC National Drill Championship Series later this month. Earlier this year, the Toro’s initiated fundraising efforts to offer financial assistance to the team so they could afford to make the trip to Washington. This past weekend, the Toro’s Event Ride at Empire Harley Davidson in New Rochelle, NY raised $5,185 for the Truman HS team.

The Toro’s would like to thank all those who opened their hearts and gave generously to this effort which makes it possible for this outstanding team of young men and women to attend the National Drill Championships on March 28 in Washington, DC.

be remarked, including Hutchinson River Parkway East in Section 5 and, if the funding is available – all of the major roadways surrounding Bay Plaza be resurfaced.

According to Prince, DOT also said they are working with the developers of Bay Plaza at improving signage on the interior of the shopping complex and are specifically lobbying the developers to block vehicles from existing the shopping complex from the driveway between Toys’R’ Us and the senior home on Bartow Avenue . Traffic exiting the shopping complex via this driveway has led to an increase in illegal, dangerous u-turns on Bartow Avenue directly across from the high influx of traffic exiting and entering the Bartow Shopping Mall across the street.

Prince added that the Community

Board members were told that a study of traffic volume in the area conducted in the weeks and months following the opening of the Mall at Bay Plaza in August revealed, according to what the DOT told the Community Board, that while traffic increased dramatically in the time immediately after the opening of the Mall, it leveled off significantly in the months that followed and the holiday season was not nearly as congested as previously feared.

Some of the hundreds of Co-op City residents caught in the grid-locked traffic on Bartow Avenue that occurred nearly daily in the days leading up to and immediately after Christmas might disagree with the DOT’s findings, or, at least, they might conclude that no DOT engineers were passengers as their bus was caught in gridlocked traffic day after day.

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Co-op City Times / March 21, 2015

It’s happening in Co-op City

Councilman King and Riverbay host veteran’s job fair in Dreiser

BY BILL STUTTIG Between 1981 and 1985, Alice Simpson said she gave four of the best years of her young life to the U.S. Army as a military hospital patient administrator first in Texas and then in Germany, helping to place and get services to wounded and infirmed military personnel. After her military career ended, Simpson said she soon found that the services she rendered to other military personnel for over four years were not so easy to acquire once she became a civilian.

After four years of serving her country, Simpson said she found herself homeless

designed specifically for people like Barbara and thousands like her who gave when their nation called, but were forgotten when their services were no longer needed.

“We are here to offer options to our veterans who might have been stuck in a rut somewhere and in helping each find themselves again we can possibly save lives.

These men and women gave of themselves to help preserve the liberties that we take for granted each day. So now when they come back to American soil, the best thing we can do is to make sure that they assimilate back into society and not cast them aside like they have the plague. We need to take care of our veterans.”

Dozens of vendors were on hand on Wednesday to do exactly what Councilman King described – not only provide a place to submit resumes and apply for a job, but to help veterans get the support they need to get over their battlefield scars, and get them back on their feet so they can be productive and employable once more.

Craig Vandergoot, DirVeterans lined up to inquire about potential jobs and ector of Veteran Outreach other services to allow the returning soldiers to adjust for NYU’s Langone Medto civilian life. ical Center, was busy greeton the streets of New York for almost the ing veterans at the fair. He said that his program offers free mental health counsame time period that she served.

“I was a homeless veteran for a com- seling for veterans, but also for their bined total of 46 months, three different loved ones and family members dealing times combined,” Simpson said. “I found with difficulties rooted in the battlefield that to be unacceptable because the serv- trauma and stress experienced by the ices for veterans, especially women vet- returning veteran. “We provide individerans, were not available at that time as ual therapy, couple’s therapy, and child there are now and that was unfortunate therapy dealing with just a lot of readjustment issues,” he said. “Everything for me and many others.”

Simpson said that she came to the job is free. We came here just to let a lot of fair for veterans on Wednesday after- people know that we exist. We have noon in the Dreiser Center hoping for been working with the Veterans help to find a job in her field, which is Administration and picking up a lot of still hospital administration – and to referrals.”

Keven Meggett of the Black Veterans regain a foothold in the society that she for Social Justice said that he specifically helped protect as a young woman.

Councilman King, who hosted the is looking for homeless veterans trying fair in association with Riverbay to refer them to services and places of Corporation, said that the job fair was possible employment. “We are a one-

stop shop as it pertains to veterans. My Rice added that in Co-op City, like in job is to find them gainful employment most of the nation, the number one need and housing and we have been very suc- of veterans is jobs for both the returning cessful at that. Just today, we picked up a Iraqi and Afghanistan war veterans. number of resumes that seem promising “They need jobs, and the other thing is for finding work.” shelters. We need to make sure that our Shawn Kingston, for the Bronx homeless veterans have places to stay.

Veterans Administration, said that the And the other thing we need to address is VA has a number of staff on hand at the mental illness – Post Traumatic Stress fair in Co-op City to help veterans regis- Disorder – that is the primary issue facter for the many social and medical serv- ing our veterans.” ices offered by the Bronx VA and to also coordinate with other groups to refer veterans to the wide array of programs available to them not only on this day, but all 365 days of the year.

Co-op City community leader and Commander of the community’s American Legion Post 1871 Jerome Rice referred to the job fair as “the Super Bowl for veterans primarily because it includes all the resources available to our veterans. So I am hoping that our vets come in and take advantage At one point during the fair, at the request of of all the resources that are Councilman King, participating vendors stood in salute to the veterans and their sacrifice.

Photos by Bill Stuttig here today.”

DR. LEWIS WOLSTEIN Podiatrist — Foot Specialist • Practicing in Co-op City since 1975 • Board Certified in Foot Surgery • ALL conditions of the foot treated • We

accept most health insurance plans

Public Safety working with NYS DEC to investigate cause of geese deaths

The Department of Public Safety last week reported the sighting of 6 to 8 Canadian geese found dead on Co-op City grounds over the last two weeks and they are now working with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) to find out what may have caused the deaths.

Captain James Keappock of Public Safety reported that DEC has requested that Public Safety send a carcass of one of the recently discovered geese to investigate the possible cause of the sudden rash of deaths among the area’s geese population.

DEC has sent Public Safety a special container in which to place the carcass for delivery to DEC labs in Albany for an examination into the possible cause of death.

In the meantime, Public Safety is asking residents who spot a dead goose on Co-op City grounds to contact them immediately at 718-671-3050. Residents are also warned not to touch and to stay a safe distance away from any discovered geese carcass and especially make sure that children stay away for their own health and safety.

The findings into the possible causes of death will be reported to the community when DEC completes their examinations and reports the results of their tests back to Public Safety.

—Bill Stuttig

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

Dr. Lewis Wolstein

Call:

“Se Habla Español”

718.671.7226 100 DeKruif Place

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

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Letters to the Editor

Compromise and cooperation

To the Editor: In regard to the Cable Television Bulk Proposal, I saw that about 4,000 cooperators have voted yes and about 3,500 voted no. I feel that those who voted yes should receive the deduction in their cable bills and those who voted no should not. No one should be compelled to agree if they don't want Cable TV for the full five years of the agreement and/or don't want to be billed on their rent statements. By the same token, those who want this deal should

To the Editor: The Board majority says we must increase Riverbay income by $8 million. They voted to increase our rent 4½%.

We’ve also been told that Riverbay is the only housing company required to use costly and unnecessary “asbestos removal” techniques when repairing or restoring Co-op City floors. Riverbay’s special lawyer proved that after over 50,000 professional lab tests, there was never one case of any “asbestos.” As far as I am concerned, this is a phony tax levied solely against us. We’ve been told this excess flooring expense is $4 million yearly.

How about Riverbay stop this unnecessary work, saving us $4 million?

be allowed to take it.

Cablevision should be asked if it would accept the 4,000 who voted yes.

This is probably a bigger number of subscribers than other co-ops have.

Additionally, I have noticed the disagreement about the garbage pickup service that Riverbay is currently providing. I agree that this service is better than the New York City garbage pick-up we used to have. Yet, we are still paying taxes to the city for the garbage service they no longer

provide. I suggest we negotiate with the city to get a tax deduction and/or payment for picking up the garbage ourselves or tell the city they will have to resume the pick-ups if they don't want to give us any deduction or rebate.

Finally, I feel there is too much animosity on the Board of Directors when they should be civil and willing to compromise. This reminds me of the inaction of the Congress in Washington.

— Eileen Budnovitch

A more affordable option Instead of preparing cooperators for a rent increase, how about instructing our lawyer to prepare to defend our viable legal position? Co-op City’s history exemplifies fighting against unnecessary rent increases, not succumbing to them.

I have no idea about the soundness of ideas from Board members who voted against the increase. I am mystified that so-called advocates for “affordable rent” and “united cooperators” have been silent on the issue of an impending rent hike. Why do they exist if they don’t resist rent increases or even publicly question them? Their political leader, a rent increase advocate, writes “we have to be responsible” and pay the rent increase. Responsible to whom?

Forcing cooperators to pay an addi-

Update - Building 16A

Domestic hot & cold water shutdown Buildings 23, 24 & 25 On Wednesday, March 25th, there will be no domestic hot water or cold water in Buildings 23, 24 & 25 from the hours of 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in order to replace two 6-inch shutoff valves.

During this shutdown, there will be no interruption to heat or electricity in any of the buildings.

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

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

—CSO (Bartow)

tional 4½% while permitting Riverbay to be abused with this onerous $4 million special tax is, in my opinion, gross irresponsibility to cooperators. I believe no bulk cable deal can suffice; the base rent for everyone will now be 4½% higher even if our monthly TV charges are subsidized for 5 years.

Stopping the unneeded flooring work, which I’m sure everyone would agree is merely a burdensome tax, would bring in $4 million a year. It would lower the Board’s rent increase considerably. I believe that would be a more acceptable solution than the rent increase the Board majority voted for.

That’s both more affordable and something cooperators could unite around.

—Charles Rosen

Elevator 1 in Building 16A remains out of service The machine that needs to be replaced is under warranty from our previous elevator company which did the modernization, Mainco/ TKE. This work requires permits from the NYC Buildings Department and they have been filed for by TKE, however, work cannot begin without the permits being in hand.

Once we receive the necessary permits, work will proceed on the machine’s replacement. This replacement is a lengthy process which can take up to a month to complete.

We sincerely regret the inconvenience caused to you, however, we cannot put the elevator back into operation until the repairs are completed to ensure your safety.

We will update you further as new information is received.

—Riverbay Elevator Services

Important Notice to Shareholders of Building 19 Article SIXTH of your Occupancy Agreement provides, in part, that your lease automatically renews for an additional three (3) year period. You need to do nothing if you want your lease to extend for another three (3) year period. If you will be moving out at the end of your lease, notify Riverbay, in writing, Attention: Sales Support Office, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475, ninety (90) days prior to lease expiration.

Building 19

Current Lease Expiration Date

New 3 yr.

Expiration Date

140 Alcott Place

Mar. 31, 2015

Mar. 31, 2018

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

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Public Safety Report

Tips in recognition of National Poison Prevention Week

BY LIEUTENANT PAM APOLLO The Co-op City Department of Public Safety urges all residents to make sure that all members of their household know the number for Poison Control, 1 (800) 222-1222. The week of March 16th to March 21st is known a National Poison Prevention Week. 2015 marks the 53rd anniversary of National Poison Prevention Week. It is a good time to make sure that this number is on hand at all times. It is also a good time to make sure that all poisons are properly locked up. Poison Prevention Week is also a good time to become familiar with substances which can be a threat to members of their household.

The national number for Poison Control is 1 (800) 222-1222. This number is staffed 24-hours a day, 365 days a year. It is a vital resource if you believe that you or someone else has been poisoned. Poisons are very fast acting and what you do in the first minutes or seconds can have a serious effect on the outcome of the incident.

Please be sure to enter this phone number into all home and cellular telephones. It is also a good idea to post the number near all telephones and carry the number with you at all times. Enter the number into the closest telephone right now as you are reading this article.

Even more important than knowing what to do in the event of an accidental poisoning is to take steps to prevent exposure to hazardous substances. More than 2 million poisonings are reported to the 57 poison control centers located in this country. 90% of poisonings take place in the home, so poison prevention should start there. Most non-fatal poisonings happen to children under the age of six. Poisonings are one of the leading causes of death in adults. By taking proper steps in the home many poisonings can be avoided.

Poisons can be in solid, liquid or gaseous forms.

Some poisons can even be invisible and odorless.

Almost any household product, cosmetic or personal care product can be hazardous if not used for its intended purpose. Pesticides and disinfectants result in 150,000 calls to the nation’s Poison Control Centers.

Prescription and over-the-counter medications taken by the wrong persons or in the wrong amounts can have serious effects.

Take this opportunity to lock up any hazardous substances in your household. Proper storage is the most important factor in preventing poisoning. Household products should be stored in locked cabinets out of the reach of children. Keep all household products in their original container with the original label attached.

Never put chemicals into different containers, such as old food containers, the results can be catastrophic.

Drano stored in a Snapple bottle has been known to result in serious damage to the digestive system when inadvertently consumed be a thirsty child.

Keep all medicines in child proof containers. This is especially important when people that do not have children are visiting. Elderly persons may have medications in easy access containers. Be sure to use the correct measuring device when giving medication to children.

Use the cup, syringe or spoon that comes with the medication. Accidental overdose of children’s medication is a growing problem. Contact your pediatrician if you have any questions regarding dosage of medications for children.

Poison Control is for use in very specific situations.

Some of these situations may overlap with other medical emergencies. Therefore, it is also a good idea for all family members to know when and how to call 9-1-1, (718) 671-3050 for Public Safety, or the proper number for other situations. Young children have been known to have made life saving calls to 9-1-1. It is also important (Continued on page 9)

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OPPORTUNITIES AT CO-OP CITY

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Tell your friends, relatives and employers about:

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

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

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

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

CONTRACT SUMMARY

Contract 2986, Asphalt Paving for One (1) Year as Needed: Blacktop paving on an as need basis.

Pre-bid Meeting: March 25, 2015 at 2:00 p.m.

Bids Due: April 8, 2015 at 2:00 p.m.

Bonding: Bonding is not required Insurance: Insurance is required

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES resume along with the application. Applications are given New Job Posting: Open to All applicants from out at the below address from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

March 18, 2015 to March 26, 2015 —————————————————— JOB REFERENCE: 15-13 New Job Posting: Open to 32BJ Union Members Request for transfer/promotion must be received by the from March 12, 2015 to March 18, 2015 Human Resources Department by March 23, 2015.

Open to All applicants from March 19, 2015 to Employees are responsible for submitting the transfer March 27, 2015 • Job Reference #: 15-09 forms in person to the Human Resources Department.

Request for transfer/promotion must be received by the Employees who are promoted will receive the applicable Human Resources Department by March 18, 2015. rate scale for this position.

Employees are responsible for submitting the transfer Show Representative Residential Sales Department forms in person to the Human Resources Department.

THIS IS A TEMPORARY POSITION. Ideal candidate Employees who are promoted will receive the applicable will be responsible for reviewing and verifying applications rate scale for this position. of applicants and/or co-applicants prior to escorting a unit 2 Permanent Building Porters Buildings & Grounds viewing session. Selected candidate will check files for Ideal employee will be responsible for the day-to-day missing documents and advise clients of omitted items. responsibilities duties including, but not limited to, numerShe/he will collect all necessary paperwork and ensure that ous cleaning and restoration duties such as washing, clients sign pre-closing packets or refusal forms. Successful sweeping, mopping, waxing, buffing and stripping of VCT candidate will be able to confirm quotes and figures for all and terrazzo floors. Responsibilities include cleaning all pre-closings, equity deferred programs and maintenance assigned internal and external areas of the Residential calculations. This candidate will notify the Sales Agent or Buildings and/or Shopping Centers. Seasonal duties, Sales Director immediately if a client is no longer interincluding leaf raking, snow removal and power washing of ested in a Co-op unit. In addition, she/he will inspect vacant assigned areas, will be required as necessary. If assigned to units, complete apartment check list and preview restored Community Centers, candidate will be responsible for setunits before a unit closing. This candidate will also perform up and breakdown of center rooms for various social funcgeneral office clerical work, ensure that Sales’ vehicles are tions. This employee will also need to respond to emergenserviced weekly and car logs are updated. cies (floods, etc.) throughout the Co-op City complex, as Job Description: Ideal candidate will: • Visit properties well as the completion of other assignments from supervito assess them before showing them to clients. • Show sevsor(s) as necessary. eral Co-op units and explain features of residence. • Show Job Description: Ideal candidate will: • Service, clean, property that will be utilized for residential purposes only. or supply restrooms. Gather and empty trash. • Clean build• Ensure all paperwork is properly filled out. • Create and ing floors by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, or vacuumcultivate relationships with buyers and sellers for future ing. • Follow procedures for the use of chemical cleaners purchases and transactions. • Ensure a property is updated and power equipment to prevent damage to floors and fixand ready for sale. • Have all properties inspected thortures. • Mix water and detergents or acids in containers to oughly and identify possible repairs. • Greet visitors and prepare cleaning solutions, according to specifications. • determine whether they should be given access to specific Clean windows, glass partitions, or mirrors, using soapy individuals. • Promote customer sales by using personal water or other cleaners, sponges, or squeegees. • Notify techniques to assist in closing transactions. • Assist in facilmanagers concerning the need for major repairs or addiitating the sales process by acting as liaison with clients and tions to building operating systems. • Requisition supplies coordinating with all members of the sales/marketing team or equipment needed for cleaning and maintenance duties. and others regarding homebuyer’s matters. • Explain the • Dust furniture, walls, machines, or equipment. • Strip, various sales documents and attachments to customers. • seal, finish, and polish floors. Steam clean or shampoo Respond to clients’ concerns and any problems that may carpets. • Clean and polish furniture and fixtures. • Move delay a timely closing process. • Provide excellent cusheavy furniture, equipment, or supplies, either manually or tomer service to clients and internal customers. • Ensure the by using hand trucks. • Remove snow from sidewalks, safety and security of clients while on unit site visits. • driveways, or parking areas, using snowplows, snow blowMaintain a professional demeanor with all internal and ers, or snow shovels, or spread snow melting chemicals. • external clients. • Perform general office duties, such as Monitor building security and safety by performing tasks ordering supplies, maintaining records management datasuch as locking doors after operating hours or checking base systems, and performing basic bookkeeping work. • electrical appliance use to ensure that hazards are not File and retrieve documents, records, and reports. • Open, created. • Set up, arrange, or remove decorations, tables, sort, and distribute incoming correspondence, including chairs, ladders, or scaffolding to prepare facilities for faxes and email. events, such as banquets or meetings. • Performs other Job Requirements: HS Diploma or equivalent is duties as assigned. required. College degree is a plus; Successful candidate Job Requirements: HS Diploma or equivalent is a will have at least 1 year of apartment leasing or real estate plus; Candidate should have a working knowledge of janisales related experience; Candidate should have a working torial equipment, tools, and material; Applicant must have knowledge in Microsoft Office that includes MS Word, ability to walk for long periods of time, twist, kneel, push, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint & Adobe products; Candidate stoop, climb ladders; work in inclement weather, as well as should be able to type 30 to 40 wpm; Valid Driver License lift and carry up to 80 pounds; Must be available for emer(NY, NJ, CT, PA) required; Bi-Lingual in Spanish is a plus; gency work; Must be able to read and write in English; BiApplicant must have ability to walk for long periods of Lingual is a plus. Drug Screening Test; Background check time, twist, kneel, push, stoop, climb ladders; work in Days and Hours: Days and hours of operation will inclement weather, and be able to lift and carry up to 20 vary on a flexible schedule pounds; Must be available for emergency work; Must be How to Apply: Applications are given out at the below able to read and write in English. Drug Screening Test; address from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Background check.

Days and Hours: Monday through Friday; Hours will vary between 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

(Continued on page 39) How to Apply: All Applicants are advised to submit a Applications are given out at the following address from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.: Riverbay Corporation Administration Office, 2049 Bartow Ave., Bronx, NY 10475; OR Resumes can be faxed to 718-3203672 with the Job Title and Job Reference # on the TOP RIGHT CORNER of the resume. *Riverbay Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer*

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Respecting Differences of Opinion Co-op City Times / March 21, 2015

Leah Graham

What does it mean to respect differexpenses (except Public Director’s Viewpoint ences of opinion? Several cooperators Safety), without affecting reached me to express their concern with quality of service. The the personal attacks they continue to see in Budget Committee should First Vice President Director’s viewpoints. In one instance, I have that information for was forwarded a Director’s emailed viewreview and discussion during our April 13, 2015 point a cooperator found insulting. The meeting. I appreciate the firmness of my Budget cooperator’s response to this email offered Committee, our three new members, the open diafood for thought and the importance of logue, willingness to take on this assignment and the working together instead of pulling apart. I presence of Board Director Daryl Johnson. I honestly came across this quote that explains it best, believe and practice partnering; it’s a win-win rela“We don’t need to share the same opinion tionship that usually yields positive and lasting results. as others, but we need to be respectful.” *Budgeting/business planning is not simply number crunching, it is an analytical approach on where Dept. of Environmental Conservation we want the corporation to go and how to get there.

Why are the geese dying? As of March 6, 2015, we For me, the focus should be the financial impact of the had a total of 10 geese found dead around our commu4.5% increase, controlled-spending, and budget worknity. Was it the severe weather or something else? I shops for each department director. contacted the Dept. of Environmental Conservation To recap, my Feb. 18, 2015 memo to the interim for assistance and with the help of our interim General General Managers requested a 10% budget reduction Managers and Public Safety, goose #10 was sent to in each department without affecting quality of servAlbany for testing. I was also given a point-of-contact ice. A budget reduction does not mean layoffs, and it at the USDA Wildlife Services for programs and certainly does not = the layoff of any union employstrategies to safely deter geese once the weather ees. I support union as I am a union employee myself. improves. I shared this information with the manageNow I was part of several budget projects and never ment team and Public Safety. Thank you, Public did we fire anyone. We monitored and controlled overSafety, for staying on top of this request. time, travel, pay increases for “non-union” employees, Budget Reductions ≠ Layoffs bonuses and other expenditures. Why? To prevent the Discussions between the Budget Committee, the layoffs of hard working employees. Yes, snow removal Board President and Finance Director resulted in an is an essential service and would be considered emeragreement. The Budget Committee will receive a gency overtime, but we are pretty much passed the report showing 10% reductions in departmental

snow removal season. The key to managing budget reductions is monitoring, establishing systems and providing clear and concise information from the top down and back up. This is why I called this initiative the “All-Hands-On- Deck-Approach.” I will keep you posted.

Building Association Invites I had the absolute pleasure of being the guest speaker at the association meeting in Buildings 32 & 34. The executive officers were the best hosts and the members were very much engaged, and asked great questions. I was happy to see the amount of cooperators involved in our community and the number in attendance. They all gave me homework assignments, which I appreciate because it shows me how much cooperators care about their community and it keeps me appraised. Thank you, Bldg. 32 & 34 for the invitation.

Closing As an “elected” Board Director, I have a responsibility to shareholders in this community, as well as the corporation itself. As a result, my decisions will remain balanced; I will continue to ask questions, expect quality service, stay focused & detail oriented, not be easily swayed, exercise “big” picture thinking and bring the right talents to the table for discussions.

Please contact me at riverbaydirectorlg@ gmail.com or you may leave a phone message with the Riverbay Board office at 347-913-4225. I will return your call.

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CCPD Report to keep important, non-emergency numbers accessibly stored in or near your telephone. Calls to 9-1-1 for situations that are not emergencies can result in persons with life or death emergencies being delayed in receiving the help they need.

Calling Poison Control or 9-1-1 can be stressful and may seem overwhelming at first, but knowing what to expect can make the call go smoothly. Staying calm is most important. Never hang up until directed to do so by the dispatcher.

The dispatcher may pause to obtain information from another source. Also be prepared to take directions from the dispatcher; they may be able to provide you with life saving tips to use until help arrives. The dispatcher may direct you to induce vomiting or not induce vomiting; give milk or water depending on the substance ingested. Never take it upon yourself to do any of these things without instruction. The wrong action can make the situation worse.

Co-op City Times / March 21, 2015 (Continued from page 7)

When in Co-op City, also call the Department of Public Safety at (718) 671-3050 in addition to 9-1-1 for all emergencies and 1 (800) 222-1222 for poisoning emergencies. Make sure all of these numbers are in your telephone before you finish reading this article.

Remember, if you plan to consume alcoholic beverages, be sure not to operate a motor vehicle, designate a driver who will not drink or call a taxi. Also, be sure to buckle your seatbelt, obey speed limits and avoid distractions when driving. 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. It is by your actions that the crime rate remains low and a high quality of life is maintained.

Public Safety Blotter: March 8-13, 2015

March 9 - 140 DeKruif Place One male was arrested by NYPD for assault with a vehicle on a Police Officer that occurred previously in the 52nd Pct. The male was transported to Central Booking for further processing.

March 13, 920 Co-op City Blvd.

Six juveniles (five males and one female) were arrested for Trespass. They were processed and released to their parents.

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Co-op City residents among Williamsbridge Branch NAACP Women’s History Month honorees On Saturday, March 14, the Williamsbridge Branch of the NAACP honored Co-op City residents Ms. Hattie Lucas and Mrs. Eva Kindaichi-Lazaar among several women recognized for their lifetime achievements.

Ms. Lucas is a retired Social Worker, member of Co-op City Baptist Church, Dreiser Retirees and Co-op City NAACP. She also serves as Program Director of the Co-op City Grand-parent Connection Program and is on the Board of NYC Department for the Aging (DFTA), Co-op City NORC Advisory Board among the several organizations that she is with currently. Ms. Eva Kindaichi-Lazaar and Hattie Lucas Lucas has also received an award for community service from the Dreiser Retirees.

Mrs. Kindaichi-Lazaar also began her career as a social worker. Over the years, among her civic missions, she has volunteered and been associated with the Co-op City Branch and Williamsbridge Branch of the NAACP, Co-op City Chorus, Parkchester Chorus, Parkchester Empowerment Program (PEP for Seniors), Autism Speaks and is the current President of Broun Place Townhouse Association. Mrs. Kindaichi-Lazaar was employed by Riverbay Corporation in the Residential Sales Department and Co-op City Times from 1987 to 2010.

Happy 4th birthday, Kevin!

To our Kevin, happy 4th birthday. We love you so much and hope this year will be filled with lots of fun times, laughter, and of course, Angry Birds.

With love, —Your family

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Our legal obligation Co-op City Times / March 21, 2015

Bernard Cylich

On February 25, 2015, the Board of The increases would not Directors approved a two-year budget that Director’s Viewpoint generate $910,000 a month. called for a 4.5% carrying charge increase Rather, they would produce this year, and no increase the next year. This that amount in a year! DesTreasurer budget also called for a one-time 10% hike pite the faulty math, this in all parking garage fees. Commenting on Board member continues to the budget, I was quoted in the Co-op City argue for her proposals in her Director’s viewpoints Times as follows: to replace the Board’s budget, by asserting that “Nobody likes carrying charge increases, “there is no need for any layoffs” (2/28/15) in her but we as Board [members] are legally obliplan. She also claims that “discretionary spending is gated to protect the corporation and the one of the first things to consider when introducing community from financial default. The legal a budget reduction.” (3/7/15) She proposes cutting settlement [of the lawsuit brought by some $6.89 million of our discretionary spending to offset Riverbay workers] has placed a financial the need for a carrying charge increase. burden on us that none of us like, but neverLet’s first look at Riverbay’s non-discretionary theless it is reality and it has to be dealt with. That is the budget items. They are items that Riverbay has little, only responsible thing to do and that is why I voted for if any, control over, such as taxes, fuel, insurance, debt this proposed budget.” service, convector motors, and gasoline. With the GRANDSTANDING? exception of debt service obligation which are fixed Eight Board members voted for the budget resolufor the next 35 years, all other items are subject to tion, and four voted against it. According to two of the increases. The only item that Riverbay has at least four, the carrying charge increases could be avoided. some discretionary control over is payroll. The current One of these members claims that by cutting $20 million payroll is $75 million annually, to employ approxifrom the budget, the Board would avoid any increase for mately 965 full-time and 100 part-time workers. Most years to come. But in the four years he’s been on the of the full-timers are covered by labor agreements, in Board, this Director has yet to offer any resolution that which increases are negotiated and represent legally identifies where and how such cuts can be made. binding contracts. Freezing wages would infringe on Without specifics, such assertions do not promote the these contracts. interests of the community; they are no more than grandTHE DEVIL IN THE DETAILS standing.

Riverbay is not prevented from reducing the numMISCALCULATION ber of staff. If, say, 90 full time workers were laid off, Another Board member who opposed the budget and $6.89 million would be saved annually. Is that what continues to criticize it has presented a detailed alternathe chairperson of the Budget Committee is thinking? tive proposal from the Budget Committee with a supShe doesn’t say. But advocating such action would porting graph. She argues that raising fees on appliances, seem to contradict her stated position that “there is no hall closets, storage, and parking to include transient need for any layoffs.” parkers in the increase would generate an extra $910,000 So without carrying charge increases, without layper month, or $10.8 million a year. There is, however, a offs, and without cost control over non-discretionary fairly serious error in the presentation of her proposal. budgetary items, where are we to find $6.89 million in

the budget? We do not function in a house of mirrors.

We can’t simply walk away from contracts with our staff, and we can’t play around with essential cooperator services.

Laying off workers instead of increasing carrying charges to meet Riverbay’s shortfall was considered by the Board and rejected. Not only would laying off workers undermine our quality of life; the courts may look upon such a move as retaliatory action against workers who sued the corporation for unfair labor practice under MSI management. And the courts might impose a severe fine on Co-op City.

The chairperson of the Budget Committee goes on to propose a “temporary freeze on overtime unless there is an emergency.” Doing so could save us $669,000 annually, she estimates.

Once again, we have to examine the specifics. How would this overtime freeze be applied?

When our janitorial staff works overtime clearing snow, on weekends or before or after their regular shifts, would that be considered an emergency?

Should the unscheduled snowfall be left un-shoveled?

When Public Safety officers have to accompany an arrested suspect to Central Booking or appear in court on overtime, is that an emergency? Who would go to Central Booking and who would appear in court in such events?

When a co-generation operating engineer has to work an extra shift on overtime in the absence of another engineer, would that situation be considered an emergency OT? If not, how will the essential work of the absent operating engineer be covered?

If all the above are considered emergency OT, then how much OT is not emergency?

The devil is always in the details.

I CAN BE REACHED By mail at Riverbay Board, 2049 Bartow Ave., Bronx NY; by phone at 718-379-5874; by email cylich@earthlink.net.

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Transparency Denotes Progress Co-op City Times / March 21, 2015

Francine Reva Jones

Director’s Viewpoint Dear cooperators, Committee, prepared care I was pleased to be able to attend the packages for Freedom Women’s History Month Celebration of Riders and marched for Secretary the NAACP, Williamsbridge Branch. civil rights. Eva also This organization honored several worked as the Executive women and two of them were from Co-op Secretary to the Director of Residential Sales and City, namely, Ms. Hattie L. Lucas and as the Advertising Representative for the Co-op Mrs. Eva Kindaichi-Lazaar.

City Times. Eva was the Co-op City NAACP Hattie Lucas was honored for her work Recording Secretary under President Jeanette as the Program Director of the Co-op City Graves. She has served on the Board of the Grandparent Connection Program, which Donizetti Block Association, served as President is a program for grandparents and other of the Co-op City Chorus, is the current President relatives raising children. Under her of the Broun Place Townhouse Association, directorship since 2002, GPC grew from a once organized numerous Evander Childs H.S. Reunions monthly support group to a program providing a and has volunteered with “Autism Speaks” and myriad of services for the grandparents, adolescents “Step Out” Westchester Branch of the National and children in the program. The GPC is one of the Diabetes Association. largest relative caregiver programs in NYC. Ms. The other distinguished women honored last Lucas retired from this position in November, 2014 Saturday were the Honorable Darcel D. Clark, Dr. but continues to use her advocacy skills and social Karen Abigail Williams, Beatrice Castiglia-Catullo, work skills to advocate for the seniors of Co-op City Gladys Wrenick, Elder Rebecca B. Amissah, Bianca Baptist Church and in the Co-op City community.

Maynard-Williams and Priscilla Crowell. Among the Also, I am delighted to have her as a member of the many congratulatory wishes, there was one from Community Relations Committee.

Congressman Eliot Engel, represented by Ms. Eva Kindaichi-Lazaar settled in Co-op City in Maxine Sullivan. Personally extending well wishes 1979 upon her return from Japan where she taught were Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie, Bronx D.A. English and helped organize the Sappora Branch of Robert Johnson and Pastor Sheldon E. Williams of the International Women’s Club where information Co-op City Baptist Church. It was a lovely affair. on subjects, including raising bi-racial children and Progress living in Japan, was shared. She was also a faciliHow does one measure progress? Certainly there tator for “Diabetes Health Seminar,” “Healthy has been progress from the days when there were Eating Seminars,” and numerous community events practically NO Open Board meetings. Not only are and activities. Eva was also a member of the many of them open, but they are televised. Two Williamsbridge Branch NAACP Youth Council; she Townhall meetings were televised. That is unprecesang with the Student Nonviolent Coordinating dented. Many cooperators are calling this

PROGRESS. In the eight months that the Board has been under the leadership of Board President Cleve Taylor, Marion Scott Real Estate, Inc., (the management company) has been eliminated, the payroll has been reduced, questionable contractors are no longer with us, the painting and plastering work has returned inhouse, violations of the Federal Fair Labor Standards Act regarding the Ramirez lawsuit has been addressed, the mediation settlement of the Ramirez case was reduced to $6.4 million, initiated a counterclaim against Marion Scott Real Estate, Inc., initiated an OSHA Safety Training Program for Riverbay’s 1,000 employee and 60 supervisors, negotiated a bulk rate deal with Cablevision to save cooperators up to $50 per month, to name a few. I fail to understand how a certain Board Director does not see and acknowledged this as PROGRESS. Community Relations Committee The African-American Association and the Riverbay Fund, Inc. will co-sponsor the 2nd Annual Spelling Bee on Saturday, March 21st, 11:00 a.m., Bartow Community Center, Room 31. If you would like your child to participate, please arrive by 10:30 a.m. at the Riverbay Administration Office, 2049 Bartow Avenue. The winner of the Bee will receive the Grand Prize of $100. The second place prize is $50 and for third place prize is $25. All participants will receive recognition and a token of our appreciation. Light refreshments will be served.

Contact me If you have questions or comments, feel free to contact me. I can be reached at: Francine Jones, Board of Directors, Riverbay Corporation, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475 or call 718-671-5957.

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Co-op City Times / March 21, 2015

Linda Berk

ing well until recently. No While it is natural to want to explain Director’s Viewpoint matter what side of the one’s position until it is understood and aisle a Director was on, we passion is an admirable trait, I can firmly were talking and debating say that I cannot condone attacks and Assistant Secretary issues with less intensity negative commentary on individual and tension than any Board Board Directors by their fellow Directors. in recent past. This was shared with me by several This past week has taken this carrying staff members who have sat in on Board meetings charge debate to levels that are absolutely for years. unacceptable. Directors should be able to One other Board Director and I will say to each defend their position and identify why other, “remember it’s not personal, just business!” other defenses don’t pan out without the And while we rarely vote on the same side of an need to write salvos of insults and attacks issue, we respect each other, we laugh, share tender on the integrity and sincerity of other moments and work together.

Directors and their causes. Maybe the I trust people can put hurt feelings and egos aside thought was that the most offensive of these attacks to get back to working together for the sake of the wasn’t published in a viewpoint in the Co-op City community. Debate and defense of positions is norTimes, so it was OK. Not true! An email blast to the mal protocol, personal attacks are NOT! We have a community is equally divisive, offensive, unacceptjob to do and, in my opinion, it is not to attack each able and unprofessional. I feel like I’m in the middle of some ugly Republican campaigning! This Board other! should be about business, not politics.

Things to Look Forward to Diversity is Always Good I will focus my attention on the things we have to In a separate scenario, another Board Director said, look forward to. I am more interested in bringing this “If I could legally do it, I would replace the entire community together than dividing it! The Ad Hoc board of directors." How can any one Director be so Committee for Management Search has just comself-important? Is this the kind of thinking we want pleted its task of submitting a Request for Proposals from our Directors? Does any one Director believe (RFP), interviewing five property management comthat they, single handedly, have all the answers for panies and recommending the top three to the Board this community? And who among us, shareholders, of Directors. would want one person to decide who should be on Of the companies recommended, there are some our Board of Directors or determine our fate as a very good possibilities. We looked for companies that community? will modernize our operation, by systemizing, Debate is healthy and difference of opinions gives automating and using computer technology. We knew us a chance to consider different points of views. that we could be far more efficient and save cost by However, to have productive debate, we have to be computerizing a lot of our processes. We were excivil. What saddens me is that this Board was workcited to see how others were using modern technolo-

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We want to make sure that the next management company has experience in the Federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). We cannot afford to have a management company run this corporation and make the glaring mistakes that MSI evidently made that are now costing us millions of dollars in a labor lawsuit. It is also important that they have good experience in construction management – another area where we have lost millions of dollars from poor decisions and construction.

A new management company can be the start of a new era that will catapult this corporation into a modern, efficient and dynamic company. Unfortunately, we have a lot of room for improvement, but that gives us a lot to look forward to!

Spring Clean Up Now that the weather is giving us a break and spring is on its way, it’s time to clean up Co-op City!

I believe our Grounds staff did a wonderful job of cleaning the streets through this harsh winter season.

I’ve had one cooperator express a different sentiment.

However, every morning as I left my home for work at 6:30 a.m., the walkways, sidewalks and crossing paths at the curb were done. What amazed me is that we had wide clean paths throughout the 320 acres of property from the crack of dawn. Where I saw minor issues, they were corrected once brought to the staff’s attention. Now, I look forward to the work of Grounds crew with the green grass and flowers that bloom around the property.

I continue to be interested in your thoughts and ideas. You can contact me at Board of Directors, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475 or Lberk@riverbayboard.com.

Co-op City Times / March 21, 2015

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Co-op City Times / March 21, 2015

Those Scare Tactics Belong in the Trash

Can you believe that this board president and his supporters are doing Director’s everything possible to avoid cutting our $200 million budget?

No Cuts This community thought that this board president and his supporters were going to make a positive difference here.

But, this man seems like he wants to continue the shenanigans from the past.

However, look at the overall response from the community. "We have a $200 million budget, and nothing can be cut?"

These cooperators are right when they describe a man, that at one time, was interested in our financial affairs. But, from my point of view, time and a so-called sense of power has negatively changed him.

Scare Tactics "Do you want rats in your building?" was a recent statement from this board president in regards to my proposal to save about $3 million by not having our garbage transferred from our buildings to the Peartree waste facility. But, my proposal includes setting up a program with the Sanitation department to make about 5 garbage pickups here a week. Thereafter, we would take our garbage out only when the Sanitation trucks arrive at our buildings. So, our garbage would never be left outside unattended. Therefore, no raccoons, skunks, or other animals would ever touch our garbage.

Smelly garbage? No problem. There are several companies that make cost-effective and safe products that can easily control garbage odors. Plus, we can purchase rodent-proof garbage containers and garbage bags that actually repel rodents. Additionally, we can exterminate and seal our garbage rooms.

Bottom line: It does not make any sense for us to spend money on transferring garbage to the Peartree waste facility when we can work with the Sanitation department, take care of everything in our buildings, and save about $3 million a year.

Saving Money There is no way that I, as a responsible board member, would ever propose a plan to turn this "place into a slum," according to an outrageous statement from this board president. No, every proposal that I make is coming from a perspective of keeping this community nice and affordable. Therefore, saving about $3 million a year with the above-cited example is great. So, in my opinion, this entire community must reject the negative scare tactics from this board president and his board supporters. Their total existence appears to be based on keeping our former managers' schemes in place. For instance, why did this president allow three of MSI's employees to be hired on our payroll, during a hiring freeze? Also, our former managers were reluctant to cut anything. And, it seems like this board president and his supporters, that received laptops and other items, are following this same path. But, we have to pay for this nonsense with a 4½ percent increase, a 10 percent garage increase, and an unwanted Cablevision plan.

Flooring and Other Cuts Personally, I think that we will stay in debt if we keep these directors in office and if we don't cut our other expenses. So, we also need to stop picking up the good floors in our vacant apartments if we want to save about $7 million a year. Then, we need to stop the change orders, the overpricing on our bidding system, and our inventory from walking out the back door to save another $8-10 million a year.

Also, can you believe that we have 27 different departments here with about 90 employees serving in some type of supervisory role? These departments need to be restructured and reduced to save additional money.

Thereafter, if we're still short, then we should implement early retirement plans and other employee separation plans. But, as mentioned before, some board members have placed their family members, friends, and 3 employees from our former managers, Marion Scott R.E., on our payroll. So, this is another reason why these board members may not want to cut anything.

Cablevision Plan It looks like this community's decision on Cablevision will not be favorable. As of last Saturday, March 14, it looked like this plan might fail. But, unfortunately, this president will bring this Cablevision plan up for a vote with the board.

Thereafter, the television subscribers will be with Cablevision for 5 years, without any means of cancel-

lation, if this board approves this plan.

Summer Jobs - Sign Up Immediately Do you want to help the youths here? Do you want them to make some money while doing something productive during the summer? If yes, then, please tell them to go online immediately and enroll in the Summer Youth Employment Program, SYEP. This program, for youths between the ages of 14-24, will provide pay for "summer employment for up to six weeks in July and August." According to the SYEP website, the youths that are selected by lottery will be able to work "in a variety of entry-level jobs including: Government agencies, hospitals, summer camps, non-profits, small businesses, law firms, museums, sports enterprises, and retail organizations." These jobs will go very fast. So, the youths that would like to participate in this program should go online and sign up immediately.

Daryl Johnson Viewpoint

Close There are so many good and positive things that we can do as a community to save a lot of money and improve all of our services. But, we need board members that are interested in doing the right things to help this community. So, I want you to please call me immediately if you're interested in running for the board.

Thank you.

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

Or, please send a message to me at darylhjohnson @optonline.net (Please double-check the spelling of this address.) Also, please call me at 718-671-4544 if you don't receive a response from your message. You can also join me on Facebook by typing in: Daryl H. Johnson.

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

Thank you.

Baychester Visual Arts Association Spring is here and it’s a good time to let your creative juices flow by taking art lessons. You will enjoy it and learn to paint even if you have never had art lessons before.

Our next session of classes begins on Tuesday, April 14th and you can choose from 1 p.m. until 3 p.m. or 3:30 until 5:30 p.m. with our instructor, Moses Groves, who is an award winning artist. Mr. Groves studied at NYU and the Art Students League. He has also won many awards for his artwork. If you are interested in classes, you can call him at 201-862-0847 or K. Klaus at 718-379-6074.

Our annual library show will begin in June at the Baychester Library located in the Bartow Mall in Co-op City. Our paintings are exhibited in the library for the month of June in celebration of Bronx Month. Stop by and see our work. We know you’ll be impressed.

We offer workshops and demonstrations as well and they will be listed in our future articles.

Science is for the body and art is for the soul.

–Sylvia Lochansky

Building 15B Association

We would like to thank Mr. Joe Boiko, Riverbay’s Director of Special Projects, for attending our building meeting and for answering our questions. It was a very informative meeting and I thank those who took the time to come down. Hopefully, we will have more residents next time. Remember, this is your building and you must stay involved.

—Sandy Krasnove

Domestic water shutdown Building 34 “H” Line

Please be advised that the domestic hot and cold water will be shut down in order to do restoration work.

DATE: Monday, March 23, 2015 TIME: 9 a.m. to 12 noon As soon as the work has been completed, the water will be restored.

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

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

—CSO (Einstein)

Basement Shutdown Building 22A/B

The basement will be closed for thorough extermination. There will be no elevator service to the basement during this time.

Date: Wednesday, March 25, 2015 Time: 7:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

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

—CSO (Bartow)

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Co-op City Times / March 21, 2015

Building 34 Association

The next general meeting of the association will take place on Wednesday, March 25th. The speaker for the evening will be Captain James Keappock from the Department of Public Safety. There are many topics that need discussion like the recent deaths of the geese and the many crimes that have been committed in Co-op City. Captain Keappock would also like to give us information pertinent to Building 34, as well as the two surrounding buildings. We are looking forward to this presentation.

The attendance for our past two meetings has been great. Let's keep up the good work.

For those who have not paid their association dues for the year, you can do so at the meeting. The time is 7 p.m. in the meeting room.

We are still looking for floor captains. This is not a job that requires a lot of time, but you can act as the eyes and ears for your floor. You can also contribute

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ideas to the association for various projects and use your hands and feet to see that they are successfully completed. We need new energy. If you can volunteer a small portion of your time, contact our President, Pauline Warren, or just come to the meeting.

We would like to send out best wishes for a speedy recovery to Pat Bonaparte, President of Building 33 Association.

Any of our neighbors who are recovering from an illness, you have our same best wishes for health.

Spring is finally here, the snow is melted, the temperatures are above freezing and daylight savings time has begun. "Let's Move" as our First Lady Michelle Obama encourages us to do. Get out and enjoy the weather. Go for a walk. It will not only trim your waistline and improve your heart rate, but it will also lighten your mood.

—La Verne Floyd

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Much Accomplished – More To Achieve Co-op City Times / March 21, 2015

Co-op City continues to be a beacon of history that activated peohope and stability for “Middle and Upper Director’s Viewpoint ple’s fear with opinions, Middle Income New Yorkers. If not ideas and concepts and was retired, most cooperators are hard-workable to eventually achieve ing and taking care of themselves and their mass destruction of milfamilies. lions of people.

We now know who is to blame for the What we have in our “8 million dollar” lawsuit and understand community are cooperators who see something that we MUST pay. What is troubling some and SAY something. Please continue to be the eyes cooperators who have spoken to me is, and ears of our community. No one is perfect and “will it happen again?” Just think, we have a cooperators have the hardest working and passionHuman Resources Department, Department ate Board members and staff in New York State.

Directors and Supervisors. So why were VACANT UNITS employees not required to follow the law in I have requested a report from our Interim the first place? What’s to prevent them General Manager so that I can share the informafrom continuing the process? A long-time cooperator tion with cooperators. We appear to have too many also suggested that “Board members” should not get vacant units that could be generating income. We too comfortable with thinking corruption no longer should have a waiting list and dealing with move-outs. exits in Co-op City.

A NEW MANAGEMENT TEAM Under the present leadership of Cleve Taylor, The screening process by the Ad Hoc Committee President, and Treasurer Bernie Cylich, we have and Counsel has been completed. This group is to be accomplished a lot. They have had no problems commended for doing such a thorough job. However, expressing their concern for the continuation of servthe process has come to a halt as it was determined that ices and maintaining “affordable” housing. A budget the Board needed to meet as a group to discuss the was presented to the Board that would allow the corinterview process. This is such a critical task and we poration to continue to move forward. The Board has want to make sure collectively that we ask pertinent approved a 4.5 % carrying charge increase (for the questions and cover the entire base. Reportedly, HCR next 2 years) that should allow us to maintain a high is as anxious as many of you are to bring in a manquality of life. Criticism of the President and Treasurer agement company. is part of the job. I know of no President who has not ELECTED OFFICIALS been criticized and challenged, including the President We appreciate our elected officials spending time of the United States of America and the Riverbay with us. Cooperators have paid a “consultant” thouFund, Inc. sands of dollars over the years with far too limited A wise man wrote “be impeccable with your word.” results with the asbestos abatement issues. It appears “Speak with integrity. Say only what you mean and that the Board had been cleverly misled by manageavoid using the ‘word’ to speak against yourself or to ment that we needed to pay a consultant to make gossip about others.” We, as Directors, can use our phone calls and write letters. We appreciate our paid words to create harmony and cohesiveness or to actipoliticians for stepping up to the plate. vate fear and endless drama. There was a man in our Also, it was reported that Assemblyman Mike

Evelyn Turner

Benedetto is advocating for “Peace Officer” status for Public Safety. If passed, this could mean more funding for salaries, as well as more arrest powers and carrying of fire-arms after work, etc. It was disclosed last year, after research, that at no time has anyone threatened to take our Public Safety Department away.

Again, I believe the Board was cleverly mislead to believe that we must hire a consultant firm, $7,500 monthly, as there were continuous threats to dissolve our Public Safety staff. Not so! Hopefully, the “Co-op City Cash Cow” days are over!

CABLEVISION Thanks to all for voting on this issue. The Board will respect your choice.

COMMUNITY CENTER UPDATE As President of the Riverbay Fund, Inc, I am proud to announce that we have been blessed with some wonderful resources for our youth. We also have feedback and plans for cooperators with disabilities. We continue to wait for our elected officials; all have been notified, to seek a waiver from HUD to officially use OUR building for a Youth and Community (all ages) state-of-the-art center. We must all practice “patience” due to our unique population and desire to “Care for Our Own!” SPRING CLEANING Don’t forget to donate those clothing items and shoes you no longer want in the Riverbay bins near each parking garage. Funds come back to the community for summer events.

Woman History On this day, March 21, 1921 – Eva Beatrice Dykes became the first Black woman to meet the requirement for a Ph.D. Dykes attended Radcliffe College in Massachusetts.

“You are never responsible for the actions of others; you are only responsible for you.”

Stay in touch with me at: Evelyn M. Turner, 917324-1033; eturner@riverbayboard.com.

Co-op City Times / March 21, 2015

TODAY: The American Red Cross Disaster Preparedness Presentation, Saturday, March 21st at 4 p.m. It is being held in the Building 13 Association meeting room (100 Casals Place). A limited number of items will be distributed for your preparedness bag.

Doors open at 3:30 p.m. and will begin at 4:00 p.m. (approx. 1- 1/2 hours), so please be prompt!

Women Keeping It Real is scheduled for Saturday, March 21, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. It's an INSPIRING, INSIGHTFUL, INFORMATIVE and often HILARIOUS social gathering of women of all ages discussing various issues. Remember! You must be 18 and over to participate.

YOU and your friends are welcome. DON'T MISS IT! GAME NIGHT is scheduled for Saturday, March 28, from 7:00-10:00 p.m. in the association room of Building 13, hosted by Miguel and Nancy. Join us and play Left, Right and Center, Bingo or bring a game of your choice, we’re flexible and eager to learn. We eat,

Coalition to Save Affordable Housing

The general membership of the Coalition to Save Affordable Housing (CTSAH) met on Monday, March 9 in the Bartow Community Center, Rm. 28. Our meeting agenda began with a reading of the minutes of the February 17 general membership meeting by CTSAH Secretary Dolores Rankin. The reports were voted on and approved by the members. The Chair, Claudia Sampson, requested reports from the Election Campaign Committee which gave its update followed by the Spring Dance Committee. The meeting ended after Treasurer, Ebony Lambright, gave her report.

As you know, the core objectives of the Coalition to Save Affordable Housing are: to keep Co-op City affordable and to remain within the Mitchell-Lama program; to encourage fuller cooperator participation in activities within Co-op City; and to enhance cooperative spirit and fulfill the aims and principles of the founders of the cooperative movement. We are a viable community-based organization supported solely by our members and their families. To that end, we would like to remind you of our Spring Fling Dance which is just a week away. We're all very excited and looking forward to having a good time. Goodness knows we're overdue after braving the unseasonably cold winter weather. CTSAH will be bringing the heat and fun back to Co-op City.

DJ Madout will be rocking the house and helping us kick-off spring. We’ll be recognizing Riverbay Board President Cleve Taylor and Interim General Managers, Noel Ellison and Peter Merola, for their excellent leadership and professionalism. The Spring Fling will be held at 177 Dreiser Community Center, Auditorium A on Saturday, March 28, from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. There will be door prizes and a raffle. It's BYOB and set ups will be available. So come out and forget your winter blues! Bring your dance partner, bring your friends; come out and have a well deserved good time!

You can also visit us at www.ctsah.net for more information about the event and purchase tickets at Cappy's Newsstand & Candy Store in Dreiser or at Peartree Nail Salon in Peartree Mall.

—Claudia A. Sampson

This is YOUR community...

Keep it clean!

Building 13 Association

chat and listen to good music. All are welcome to come and join the fun and by all means, bring a friend.

The time has come for you to renew your membership in the association. We strive to bring you information about the community, fun activities for the youth and exciting interactive events for adults and families.

Help us continue the programming you enjoy. Our fiscal year will end on March 31. The collection of dues will be scheduled to coincide with the receipt of our Annual Affidavits. As a courtesy to shareholders in the past, we notarized the annual affidavits with their membership.

This year, along your $5 membership to the Building 13 Association, Inc., we will notarize your affidavit (must have proper identification). Please check the bulletin board in the lobby for dates and times.

REMINDER: The balance for our Sur La Table Dinner Party, led and instructed by chefs and culinary professionals, is due by April 4. The event is scheduled

19 for Saturday, April 18 at 2:00 p.m.

Summer Fun Day is scheduled for June 20, from 12 p.m.-6:00 p.m. between Carver Loop and Casals Place.

To help with the cost of the event, we will be selling shirts. The prices are reasonable with a fantastic design submitted by Building 9 (A&B). All information will be in upcoming articles and postings.

Always, it is a community event and all are welcome to come and have a good time.

Checks for Building 13 events should be made payable to Building 13 Assoc., Inc. and mailed to: Bldg. 13 Assoc. Inc., 100 Casals Place #32K, Bronx, NY 10475. For information, contact Gail Sharbaan at 718-671-3801 or Leslie Peterson at 718-320-1370, our website: http://www.bldg13assoc.com or e-mail us at building13assoc@yahoo.com.

Thanks for making our team work.

—Leslie Peterson

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Memorial for Filisberto Canete, long time Riverbay Maintenance Supervisor, held in Florida A memorial service in honor of Mr. Filisberto Canete, former longtime Riverbay Maintenance Supervisor and resident of Building 17, was held at The Chapel of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton in Coral Springs, Florida on March 19.

Mr. Canete was the Maintenance Supervisor for Co-op City's Section 3 from 1976 - 2000, and was responsible for over 1,500 apartments. His duties encompassed Buildings 15 - 19 and the Asch Loop and Adler Place townhouses and all three shopping centers. He was well known and respected by many cooperators, as well as Riverbay employees.

His office in the rear of Building 17 was a hub of activity for the area and was always open to cooperators who had

service requests.

Born and educated in Paraguay, South America, Mr. Canete was a highly qualified supervisor who held numerous technical licenses and certificates.

He had a highly skilled and dedicated work ethic and expected a high standard of performance from the many people he supervised. In the course of his work day, this well respected man could be seen walking from one section to another - always carrying a massive amount of keys - for all the buildings and

the shopping centers he was responsible for. He was totally dedicated to the cooperators and to Riverbay Corporation.

Mr. Canete and his family resided in Building 17 for 24 years, and formed long, lasting friendships with the residents and became a meaningful part of their lives.

When he retired in the summer of 2000, the Building 17 Association gave him an emotional farewell party. He is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Virina, and his three adult children,

Kelly, Virginia and Kevin, and three cherished grandchildren. Shortly after his death, his first great-grandson, Tristan Michael, was born, and this blessed event has helped the family to bear the burden of the loss of such a fine man.

“Pioneer” cooperators of Building 17 and many others who remember him will always have a fond place in their hearts for the tenure of this fine gentleman, dedicated employee, loving family man and cherished friend, Mr. Filisberto Canete.

Condolences may be sent to the following address & will be forwarded: The Canete Family, c/o Sally Regenhard, P.O. Box 70, Bronx, NY 10470.

Pastor Anthony Davis and Pastor Andrée Davis, co-founders of Harvest Restoration Ministries, Inc., extend to you a warm invitation to come and worship the Lord Jesus Christ with us.

We are a small community oriented non-denominational church that is seeking to be actively involved in the community. We emphasize the need to build

up the families, especially the equipping of men to be the heads of their homes and leaders in their community. We also empower women to exercise their gifts as preachers and teachers of the Gospel.

Our worship style includes great music, thoughtful sermons and great fellowship! If you are looking for a church where you can be fed the Word of God

and be active in the community, then Harvest Restoration Ministries is for you!! We meet at: 135 Einstein Loop Community Center, Room 42.

Order of Services Sunday School – 11:00 a.m.

Sunday Morning Worship – 12 p.m.

Tuesday night Prayer – 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday night Bible Study – 7:30 p.m.

Thursday night Choir Rehearsal – 7:00 1st and 3rd Saturday, Discipleship Class – 8:30 a.m.

Communion – Every 1st Sunday of every month.

Check our website at: www.harvestrestoration.org.

—Anthony Davis

Harvest Restoration Ministries

If you SEE something, SAY SOMETHING!!! • 718-671-3050 • Co-op City Public Safety

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A. GENERAL RULES 1. The election of Directors of Riverbay Corporation and the Annual Shareholders Meeting will take place on Wednesday, May 20, 2015, (hereafter "Election Day"), beginning at 6:00 a.m. and ending at 9:00 p.m. In addition, 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 in any calendar year. a) The election shall be supervised by a Riverbay Board Election Committee (hereinafter "Committee"). b) The Chairman of the Committee shall be a member of the Riverbay Board of Directors, (hereinafter "Board") who is not a candidate in the election. c) The Chairman and Committee shall be appointed by the President and approved by the Board. All members shall be resident shareholders of Co-op City. 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 on April 6, 2015.

5. Voting will be on May 20, 2015 by voting machines supplied by the Board of Elections. One voting machine will be placed in each of the 65 lobbies that compromise Co-op City from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

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; on the date votes are counted; and 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. If a candidate is indebted to the Corporation after the 10th of the month, the candidate will be disqualified.

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.

For the purpose herein, 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 misdemeanors involving moral turpitude.

4. 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, 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, 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 23, 2015 at 9:00 a.m. Prospective candidates will also receive a copy of these Election Rules and Regulations (hereinafter "Rules"), and a copy of an agreement in the form attached hereto as Exhibit 2.

Prospective candidates are required to pick up their own petition materials.

2. 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. c) No Petition shall be left in a commercial establishment located in Co-op

City, nor shall any employee of such establishment circulate a petition in such establishment. This shall not preclude a cooperator who is employed in such a commercial establishment from circulating Petitions during the period when he/she is not working, or is outside of the premises of such establishment.

3. In order to be nominated, a candidate shall submit a Petition containing the signatures of at least seventy-five (75) resident shareholders (one per unit) within the time specified in these Rules. Each 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 verifiable, each signature should appear as it does on the shareholder's occupancy agreement, along with an address and/or building number and apartment number. Signatures that cannot be verified will be eliminated.

4. 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.

5. Completed Petitions must be returned to Riverbay no later than 5:00 p.m., on Monday, April 6, 2015. The Committee will designate an official or officials to receive the Petitions. A receipt will be issued for each Petition filed.

6. No set of Petitions will be accepted unless filed with an executed copy of the agreement attached hereto as Exhibit 2, acknowledging the candidate's receipt of these Rules and the candidate's agreement to abide by the Rules. If a candidate fails to provide such agreement to the Committee, the set of Petitions will not be valid, and the candidate shall be disqualified.

7. The Committee will certify Petitions as valid or reject them as invalid by 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 14, 2015. Notice of the Committee's certification will be published in the Co-op City Times within ten days thereafter.

8. 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 8.

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, with the owner's permission. Campaign flyers may not be posted in commercial establishments within Co-op City. Residents, employees, and all candidates and their supporters may remove any improperly posted 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.

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 organi-

zation 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 #9396).

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. Candidates will be allowed to use social media and email with the exception of Twitter.

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 27, 2015 in Bartow Community Center, Rm. 31 at 7:30 p.m.

The second forum shall take place on Wednesday, May 6, 2015 in the Dreiser Community Center, Auditorium B at 7:30 p.m. The third forum shall take place on Monday, May 11, 2015 in the Einstein Community Center, Rm. 45 at 7:30 p.m.

All certified candidates will be invited to participate in the forums. If a candidate cannot attend the forum, and the candidate provides the Election Committee Chairman with the reason for nonattendance, the Committee Chairman, with the permission of the candidate, may announce the reason to the audience.

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 issues of the Co-op City Times beginning with the Saturday, April 25, 2015 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 issues of the Co-op City Times beginning with the Saturday, April 25, 2015 issue.

The same ad will be used in each of the three issues and will appear opposite each candidate's article for that week.

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All ad copy will be reviewed by the Committee prior to publication. The Committee reserves the right 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 candidates' meeting is held, pursuant to Section E, Paragraph 8. b) Starting on the day candidates are certified and continuing during the period of the campaigning, Board members who are not running for election shall be free to continue to write Viewpoints of a "nonpolitical" nature except that they 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 as a whole wishes to publish a joint Viewpoint, it may do so, but only if the Viewpoint has been unanimously approved by the full Board. c) Information of an operation, maintenance or emergency of a non-political nature may be published by the General Manager during this period of time. d) In the event that an article appears in a 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, a Board member 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. 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 14, 2015 at 8:00 pm, in the Bartow Community Center, Room 31.

Only certified candidates or their written designee may attend this meeting. 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. 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 Co-op 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 particular 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.

Non-resident employees and employee groups and organizations are prohibited from participation in the electoral process.

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 machine and by absentee ballot and by paper ballot in the event that a machine breaks down or the voting is laid over beyond May 20, 2015, in order to achieve a quorum.

2. The Election Committee shall certify to the Board of Directors 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.

3. Each candidate will be allowed to have one resident observer present at the tallying of the votes. Candidates wishing such representation must submit to the Committee the name of the observer along with their petitions. The observer shall not interfere in any way with the tallying procedures.

4. The Board of Elections of the City of New York will assist the Corporation with the election for directors, in accordance with the governance of the New York State Election Law, Chapter #3-224, which permits the opportunity for such entities as Riverbay Corporation to utilize voting machines supplied by the Board of Elections of the City of New York and Chapter #3-506.2 which pertains to the scope of other auxiliary support services available.

5. One voting machine will be placed in the lobby of each of the sixty-five (65) lobbies of the buildings that comprise Co-op City, thereby facilitating the election of certified candidates to the Corporation's Board of Directors on May

20, 2015, from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

6. (a) The primary source of hiring of Inspectors shall be from a listing of Riverbay Corporation shareholders.

Additional source shall be from The New York City Board of Election list. (b) Training sessions are to be given to ensure qualifications for working at the polls.

No priority is to be given to individuals who have previously worked the polls unless they pass the training session. (c) A minmum of (6) classes of at least 25 participants will be necessary for recertification and training classes. All Inspectors shall attend their session in order to receive enumerations.

7. The Corporation will produce a computer generated register list of shareholders' signatures for each building in order to accept shareholders as duly authorized to cast a vote and to permit their signatures to be validated. Riverbay will instruct poll workers on the proper procedure to accept or challenge a shareholder's right to vote. The register list will contain a sample of the signature for each shareholder organized by apartment or unit number. At each voting place, a number of written ballots will be available for use in the event there is a defect or breakdown in the voting machines. The emergency ballot will be deposited into a box for emergency ballots. In addition, the shareholder should sign the register and the poll worker will note after the shareholder's signature the letter "E', standing for emergency ballot. In this way, the count of the voting machine plus the emergency ballot submitted should equal the number of shareholders who have signed the voting register. There shall be signatures of two (2) Inspectors on envelopes produced for emergency ballots. These envelopes should be checked for legibility of voter name and apartment. Emergency ballots shall have signatures of person/poll inspector who receives them.

8. The Riverbay Election Committee will provide procedures for obtaining and returning absentee ballots. These procedures will be contained in the notice of shareholders meeting which will be published in the Co-op City Times in a prominent and conspicuous place.

9. No emergency ballot will be opened or counted until the register list and papers from the buildings has been delivered by Public Safety to the committee. a) Absentee ballots shall not be opened nor counted until it has been determined the shareholder is valid to vote and has not voted at a voting machine.

10. Coordinators in charge of building Inspectors shall verify all forms utilized in the voting process by their signatures for completeness and legibility before they are transported to the Bartow Community Center Public Safety headquarters.

11. The Corporation's Public Safety officers will be responsible for maintaining control over the election results at the close of the voting time period by securing and delivering the sealed voting record from each voting machine after it is tallied and sealed by the designated poll worker to the Corporation's administrative offices for collection and counting.

12. The Board of Elections of the City of New York will have no direct involve-

ment with the candidates except for offering them and all interested parties an opportunity to visit the Board of Elections of the City of New York to inspect the machines and look at the rotated name placement of candidates in the machines. Any challenges to the process will be accepted through the Election Committee's system of handling inquiries and challenges posed by a shareholder or candidate. Those in charge of Inspectors (Coordinators) shall verify all polling forms which shall be submitted at the end of voting time by shareholders for completeness and legibility.

13. Each slate of candidates and each independent candidate will be entitled to have up to five resident poll watchers observing the balloting procedure.

Independent candidates and slates of candidates wishing such representation must submit to the Committee the names of such poll watchers along with their Petitions. The poll watchers shall not interfere in any way with the voting procedures. Photo identification will be issued by the Corporation for each poll watcher.

14. Voting machines and paper ballots will not be opened until it has been determined that a quorum exists. In the event that it has been determined that a quorum does not exist, pursuant to Article II, Section 6 of the Corporation's By-laws, the meeting shall be laid over and continued for a period of not more than eight (8) days for the sole purpose of conducting, counting and reporting the vote. The vote from the machines will be sealed at the end of voting at approximately 9:00 p.m. on May 20, 2015, and secured by the Corporation's Public Safety Officers if a quorum is not reached. Commencing Thursday, May 21, 2015, at 8:00 a.m., paper ballots will be available in the building lobbies through Riverbay's poll workers for eligible shareholders who did not vote on May 20,2015.

15. If a quorum is not achieved within the eight days of the "laid over" meeting, then pursuant to Article II, Section 4 (Quorum) of the by-laws, the Secretary shall notify the shareholders of the time and place of an adjourned meeting which shall be held within 20 days from the eighth day of the meeting at which a quorum did not attend, by sending a notice as required by Section 3 of Article II of the Corporation's By-laws. The Election Committee will maintain an official list of the candidates and of the vote count. The Election Committee will tally the votes and certify the count. Upon completion of the tally, the Election Committee will provide the Board an official list of candidates and of the vote count. The results of the election will be posted in the three community centers by 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 28, 2015, and published in the next issue of the Co-op City Times.

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 in excess of the actual administrative cost to the cooperative of $300.00 on any candidate or any other resident that it determines, after a hearing in accordance with the Rules as set forth in "H" below, has violated, or caused or (Continued on page 25)

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knowingly permitted others to violate these Rules. Such fee will be charged to the appropriate resident shareholder as follows: a) Notification of the Election Committee's decision 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. b) Upon receipt of the notification of a fine, 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.

2. Any candidate may object to a determination of the Committee, pursuant to Section G (1) above, and may, within ten (10) days of the notice by Public Safety, request a review of such determination by the Riverbay Corporation Cooperator Appeals Committee.

H. CHALLENGES TO VOTING RESULTS 1. Any resident may challenge the certification of a candidate for election irregularities or qualifications by notifying the Chair of the Election Committee of the challenge, c/o Legal Department. The notice of challenge must be in writing.

Such letter must set forth the reason for the challenge. This letter must be delivered by hand to the Legal Department by 5:00 p.m., on Thursday, May 28, 2015.

Should the Committee find the challenge to be without merit, it may dispense with a hearing and reject the challenge. If, after reviewing the notice of the challenge, the Committee determines that the challenge sets forth substantial questions concerning the certification of any candidate or

candidates, then the Committee may hold a formal hearing to review the challenge.

These hearings shall be scheduled with prior notice to the challenger and the candidates whose certifications are being challenged. The hearing shall take place no later than three days after the Committee's receipt of the challenge. The Chairperson may request a member recuse him/her self from the hearing if such committee member has a conflict of interest.

2. Upon notice of a formal hearing by the Committee, the challenger or candidate whose certification is being challenged (hereafter party or parties) may submit affidavits (to the Chairman of the Election Committee), setting forth the charges and facts. Such affidavits shall be delivered by hand to the opposing party's home address. At the hearing, either party may present testimony supporting their position.

No witness will be allowed to present evidence except under oath as administered by the Chairperson of the Committee. No witness will be called on behalf of a challenger, unless the challenger has submitted an affidavit from the witness prior to such testimony and served it upon the candidate in the manner as set forth above. Challenger will also be required to appear at such hearing at the same time that the witness must appear.

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

3. At such hearing, the Committee

Domestic hot & cold water shutdown Building 5

On Wednesday, March 25th, there will be no domestic hot water or cold water in Building 5 between the hours of 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. in order to replace aging regulator valves located in the building mechanical pump room.

During this shutdown, there will be no interruption to heat, electricity or the elevators in any of the buildings.

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

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

—CSO (Dreiser)

Who are the women?

Bronx in the 1600’s was an unnamed wilderness.

Courageous pioneers settled here, both women and men.

While history often names only men, we know they usually did not come alone. Familiar surnames include Bronck, Throckmorton, Cornell, and Hutchinson.

City Islander Toby Z. Liederman, women’s advocate and coordinator of Anne Hutchinson annual events, will share brief early and more recent stories, and encourages you to bring your own choice of a familiar or unknown Bronx woman, from current or past times.

This free public lecture and discussion, sponsored by The Bronx County Historical Society in celebration of National Women’s History Month, takes place at The Bronx County Archives Building, 3313 Bainbridge Avenue, today, Saturday, March 21, at 1 p.m.

For more information, please call 718-881-8900.

Chairperson shall be the presiding officer and shall make any ruling with respect to procedure. In the event a member of the Committee who is present shall dispute such a 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.

4. At the conclusion of such hearing, the Committee may 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 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.

If a candidate who is disqualified received one of the highest vote counts, the 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).

5. The decision of the Committee shall constitute the final determination on the qualification of a candidate, and the Committee shall report any such disqualification to the Board of Directors promptly in writing, stating the reasons therefor. The Board of Directors, by majority vote, shall determine whether or not it shall confirm the Committee's determination. The Committee shall certify the elected candidates to the Board of Directors of Riverbay Corporation. If there are no charges brought against the five candidates with the highest vote totals, such certification will be made

immediately after the time to file a challenge has expired.

If a challenge is brought against one or more candidates, then the Committee shall certify the candidates after the Committee has made its determination.

Should the Committee fail to certify candidates, or to fill all the vacancies within ten days after election day for any reason, then the Board of Directors shall call a new election among the previously qualified candidates within thirty days, as it determines.

6. 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 complete and the result certified by the Committee within four days of the date the Committee determines such recount is necessary. The results of this recount, upon certification by the Committee, will constitute the final election results.

7. 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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Broun Place Townhouse Association

There are folks who just need to stir-up trouble regarding matters near and dear to us. They say things that are partially accurate and draw conclusions without really caring. Some of these folks don’t live here and some have a distorted view or don’t remember, regarding for example: garbage collection, what it was like when NYC had the responsibility of sanitation pick–up here. For all of us, townhouse clusters especially, having in-house daily pick-up and recycling has meant a huge, positive difference.

Hopefully, in-house recycling and garbage pick-up remains in Co-op City.

By Saturday, March 21, Broun Place Townhouse Association will have had our March meeting. Thank you to Mr. Joe Boiko, Director of Elevator Services and Special Projects, and Mrs. Vivian Burrus, Broun Place Townhouse Vice President, for being our speakers at this meeting. In our next press release, more about that meeting will be published. The Broun Place Board Executive Officers are: President: Mrs.

Building 27 Association

Hello, neighbors. What a winter, the entire month of February was quite snowy and icy. Now things are looking springy, the birds are chirping and the buds are sprouting on the trees. The good news is we are okay.

Our next general meeting will be held Thursday, March 26, at 7 p.m. We will not have a speaker this time, but there is much to be discussed, plans, activities, community issues. On that note, we are inviting new and old cooperators to join us and give us your input, views and solutions. Remember, coming together and working together is what makes a strong building association.

The association again thanks you one and all for your support of our trip on February 19th, it was a success because of you. STAY TUNED, there is more to come.

There will be collection of the annual building dues, we will give you the dates very soon. There has been water leaking and pouring from the pipes in the garages.

If you notice this, do not ignore it; call 320-3300 and follow the prompts to parking facilities. Let them know because we certainly do not want to waste water as we have a large water bill in Co-op City as you all know.

Wishing all a happy birthday for the month of March, and to those celebrating that special occasion, kudos. We will continue to pray for a speedy recovery of the sick and shut in. To those who have lost a loved one, know that we offer our deepest sympathy. There is strength in prayer, keep our Board members, homes and community in continued prayer. From the beginning of time, there were leaders ordained and put in place to lead a people, country and nation, so keep all leaders in prayer that they will do what is right for the people they are elected to SERVE. —H. Overman

Building 12 Cooperators Civic Association

Hi all: The snow is melting and spring is not too far behind—I hope. Our next monthly general membership meeting is Monday, March 23, 7:30 p.m., Activity Room.

On the agenda will be building issues, security, volunteers for June 20th Summer Fun Day and any other items you may wish to add to the agenda. We hope that by the time we hold our meeting, there is a preliminary count regarding Cablevision.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to everyone who has suffered a loss and to our sick and shut-in. If you see anyone defacing our property or not picking up after their dog, call Riverbay Security at 718-671-3050 and for Maintenance issues, call 718-320-3300. If you see something, say something.

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

—Sonja Maxwell

Eva Kindaichi-Lazaar; Vice President: Mrs. Vivian Burrus; Treasurer: Ms. Lillian Richardson; Secretary: Ms. Grace Emanuel. Ms. Lana Spaulding and Mr. Jesse Seise are our support team. Thank you to these hard working ladies and gentleman for helping and cooperating to make our meetings.

“It’s not simply about celebrating the past. It’s about fighting against efforts aimed at voter suppression and voter intimidation,” a quote from retired Vanderbilt University Professor Lewis Baldwin, in the New York Daily News, Monday, March 9 issue.

“Voting rights and honoring our opportunities to exercise the right to vote” is the subject. Every time we have the opportunity to vote, it is also a vote against not having that opportunity. Even if you have to say, I don’t like any of these people, really, among them are those you like less. VOTE, so that the ones you like less have less of a chance. Please remember, this with our “Riverbay Board Election Season” coming up.

Our Grounds staff continues to do a great job, but

the dissolving of the snow reveals how neighbors are not using the corner waste cans. We are lucky to have the waste cans at almost every corner. Yet bottles, bags, etc. are strewn in the gutters. Keep in mind, the three designations of our site dumpster bins: White is for mixed paper, cardboard, paper containers; Blue is for bottles, cans, metal, and foil; Green is for ALL other garbage. Electronic equipment should be sorted and bundled separately, then put at the dumpster site.

Research organizations before donating as many are frauds. Foremost is to register with “Do Not Call.”

For Co-op City Public Safety, dial 718-671-3050, help enforce our quality of life regulations, “If You See Something, Say Something.”

We send “Happy Birthday” greetings to Dave Lazaar. Sadly, regarding the death in her family, we extend sincere condolences to our secretary, Reverend Grace Emanuel. Best wishes to all for good health and safe traveling.

—Eva Lazaar

Building 32 Association

Meeting There was close to standing room only attendance at our March 10 meeting. Our guest speaker, Ms. Leah Graham, was marvelous. Dog issues were number one, followed by marijuana smoking, slackers who use the staircases to urinate, smoke, and who knows what else, to the cable situation. Items were clearly explained, and there was plenty of time for questions and answers. As a matter of fact, the meeting lasted for more than 2 1/2 hours, and could have kept on going.

Ms. Graham did inform us that we, as fellow cooperators, need to join together to accomplish what is on our agenda. Case in point, if the Commander of Security were to speak at our meeting, it would be difficult for us to be taken seriously if only five cooperators were to attend the meeting. There is power with numbers.

Our last meeting of the season will be held in May; think about coming down, especially if the speaker is involved in issues that are important to you. What happens in our buildings affect all of us in one way or another.

Trip Join us on June 20 for a day of fun. Leaving Co-op City at 8:00 a.m., we will be heading to a Wine Tasting

at the Amore Vineyards. Our next stop is the Sands Casino (casino bonus) and attached Outlet Shopping Mall for hours of gambling and shopping. Our last stop is for an all-you-can-eat buffet at the Golden Coral Restaurant prior to heading home.

We have extended the day of the first payment to March 23. Please make your check or money orders payable to the Building 32 Association. Total cost is $85, with deposit of $40 due no later than March 23 and final payment of $45 due by April 18. There will be NO refunds after April 18.

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

Cake Sale We are planning a fundraiser Cake Sale for Saturday, April 18. Pull out your recipe books and experiment now so you’ll be ready for our event. If baking is a turn-off, there is Costco, BJ’s, the Cookie Factory, etc. that will be gladly accepted and greatly appreciated. Contact Ms. Brown-Clarke at (718) 6711685 for information, suggestions, questions, etc.

—Lorna Smith

Richard B. Chernaik, M.D.

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

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

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

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

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

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African American Association

African-American Association Despite the showers from heaven, there was a good turnout for the general membership meeting last Saturday.

Congratulations to Deborah, Hal and Penelope, winners of the postValentine’s Day drawing/prizes. They will enjoy a dinner for two at Alvin & Friends, a movie at the AMC theater and the CTSAH’s Spring Fling, respectively. Thanks to the Scott family for joining the Association.

Second Annual Spelling Bee – Takes place today, Saturday, March 21st, 11:00 a.m., Bartow Center, Room 31, for students in the 4th-8th grades. If you have not registered and would like your child to participate, be there by 10:30 a.m. The grand prize is $100; 2nd prize, $50; 3rd prize, $25. All contestants will receive recognition. Light refreshments will be served.

Wholistic Health & Wellness Fair – Save the date – April 11th, Bartow Community Center, Room 31.

2015 Entrepreneur Showcase – You can promote your business, hobby, invention, etc. to the community at the April 25, 2015 Entrepreneur Showcase.

Register for this free event by April 10th. Send information about your business, hobby, invention, etc. to: aaastartup@gmail.com.

Scholarship Awards Program - The Association will present its Eighth Annual Scholarship Awards Presentation to two deserving Co-op City high school seniors on June 13th meeting. Call 718379-5555 for an application.

The Association sponsors the following ongoing programs and encourages your participation: Belly Dance Classes, Evening Line Dance Classes, Study Groups, Music, Rhythm & Dance, Salsa & More, Yoga & Pilates Mat Classes, Before School Program, and the After School Program. For more information, call 718-379-5555.

Ebola Virus Campaign – Thanks to the members and cooperators who have

Flecks of green positioned like stars poke out among the twigs and dirt of this once abused land. Tiny pieces of dreams reaching the surface - watered with tears of hope - they will grow.

We will grow on our hands and knees identifying strangling weeds – releasing them from their duty of murder - we become the assailant turning them into compost: Green, browns and grays form visions of orange and sun in us – imagined of mud. These flecks will grow into daffodils, tomatoes, beans and we will grow into urban gardeners.

(Inspired by the buds of Rivers Run) We want to thank, Ursula Chanse from Bronx Green Up (NY Botanical Gardens) for conducting a seed planting workshop at our March 12th meeting. It was well done and well attended.

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

Important dates (All are welcome)

• Today - March 21st GreenThumb GrowTogether conference at Hostos Community College. For more information: http://www.greenthumbnyc.org /gardenevents.html.

• April 6th – 10th: New York Restoration Project will be leveling the ground and building beds at Rivers Run Community Garden.

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

Garden members are encouraged to take workshops sponsored by Green Thumb and The Botanical Garden, as well as working in other gardens.

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

There are committees to help manage the various aspects, including planning and design, construction, fundrais-

We wish to extend our profound thanks to Mr. Cleve Taylor for speaking

at our March meeting. He gave us a lot of information on the proposed rent

responded to this humanitarian project thus far. If you have not yet contributed, please take your donation(s) to Dreiser Center, Room 15 on Mondays and Wednesdays, 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Monday-Friday, 3-6 p.m. Or, make your check payable to “AfricanAmerican Association.”

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

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

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

Dried Beans: Kidney beans, black eyed peas, black turtle beans, snap beans, lima beans.

Rivers Run Community Garden

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

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

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

General Membership Meeting – The next meeting will be held on May 9th at 4:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 15. If you are unable to attend the meeting, please read our weekly column for updates. Also, if you wish to join or update your membership, please send a check or money order (DO NOT MAIL CASH) of $15 for a single membership or $25 for families to: African-American Association of Co-op City, P.O. Box 702, Co-op City Station, Bronx, NY 10475. From March-July, the dues are reduced by one-half. Donations are welcomed. Like us on Facebook: Coopcity Afrianamericanassoc.

—Francine Jones

Flecks of green have begun sprouting among the twigs and dirt at the Rivers Run Community Garden on Bartow Avenue.

ing, events coordination, and composting. We have even formed a call committee for those who do not have email.

We hope you join in and use your skills to grow a better Co-op City.

—Gail Sharbaan

increase and Cablevision package that will help many of us make an informed decision. He was gracious and answered all questions re the budget and proposed changes. Again, we want to thank him and hope he will come back to visit us again real soon.

We are planning to have a flea market sale on Saturday, April 26th. Please let us know what you are going to

donate our building association committee is going all out to make this event real special. Please come and bring a friend. Lite refreshments will be served. Our next meeting will be on Tuesday, April 14th at 7:30 p.m. Come and give us all your suggestions. Here’s hoping you all survived the winter storms and are doing well.

—Carlyn Jones

Due to the Passover Holidays falling on the beginning of next month, the April meeting of Co-op City Post 500 will be held on March 29th at 10 a.m. at the Town House Restaurant on Dreiser Loop.

The Bronx County JWV Convention will be held on April 19th at the Bronx Veterans Hospital starting at 9:00 a.m.

It will consist of the Swearing in of officers of all Bronx County Posts and

Ladies Auxiliaries, followed by a Memorial Service for all our deceased comrades.

The afternoon luncheon will be held at 1 p.m., but the site has not yet been determined.

All members of Post 500 who have not as yet turned in their Convention Journal ads, be advised the deadline is April 1st —Marvin Warm

Building 2 Association

Jewish War Veterans Post 500

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Next Defensive driving course The next Black Forum defensive driving course will be next Saturday, April 11, in Rm. 1, Dreiser Community Center, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Lower your liability insurance cost by 10% and remove up to 4 points from your driver’s license. Please make your check in the amount of $35, payable to “the Black Forum of Co-op City,” and mail to P.O. Box 563, Bronx, N.Y. 10475 at least 1½ weeks before the class, or you can walk in on the day of the class, but you must have $35 in cash to pay for the course.

Returning to Aqueduct We will be heading to Aqueduct on Saturday, March 21. All seats must be paid for by March 7, no exceptions. Cost: $25. No checks, preferably cash. No refunds.

Black Forum Aerobics and Zumba Aerobic classes will be held on Mondays and Wednesdays; Zumba on Thursday. Classes will be held in the Dreiser Aud., 7:30 p.m. To register, please

Cooperators United of Co-op City

Our next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, March 24, 7:00 p.m., Bartow, Room 31. Our guest speaker is Board Director Leah Graham. Come out and ask questions of Ms. Graham.

We heard from the DOT. Although it’s a small step,

by May 31, there will be a sign at the intersection of Bartow Avenue and Asch Loop that will say “Keep Intersection Clear.”

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

—Sonja Maxwell

Building 33 Association

First and foremost, I would like to send our thoughts and prayers to our building president, Ms. Pat. Get well soon and a speedy recovery. I would like to thank her for all of her efforts and time that she has dedicated to the residents and staff of this building. After deciding almost a year ago to get involved with the building association, I have an understanding of how much time and effort goes into running a building association and dealing with all the issues. It’s a lot of work that comes with little to no thanks. But Ms. Pat continues to dedicate countless hours in trying to help provide a better community. So we wish Ms. Pat a speedy recovery and our thoughts and prayers are with her.

As for building news, the Flea Market & Bake Sale are being planned. Movie days will begin soon. Bingo supplies have been ordered, so that should be happening soon.

Also in a few weeks, I will be starting up a technology class to help get people familiar with today’s technology and gadgets like your smart phones, tablets, and laptops. We will work how to text, email and use social media. We are in a digital world now, so don’t get left behind.

We now have a Facebook page: Building 33 Association. On this page, we will be posting building news, cooking recipes, job openings and anything that just helps out with your everyday life. So be sure to find us and follow us on Facebook. We also have website: www.building33.org and you can email us at: bldg 33Assoc@gmail.com.

—Tobias Garcia

If you SEE something, SAY SOMETHING!!!

718-671-3050 Co-op City Public Safety

Black Forum

call (718) 320-8035. Nominal fee for each class.

Black Forum’s Lyons Mane Track Club Register now for the fall. Youth ages 8-18. Practice sessions are held on Mondays & Wednesdays, Dreiser Auditorium. Please call (718) 320-8035.

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

Likewise, residents of Building 26, 30, 31, 34 and 35 must go to the Evangelical Church, 2350 Palmer Avenue, 11 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. on Thursdays to pick up food. For information, please call (718) 3208035.

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

Emergency Food Program We are open on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m., Room 20 in the Dreiser Center. Also, due to budget constraints and shortage of available food, you must live within zip code 10475 to 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) 3208035 or write to Black Forum, P.O. Box 563, Bronx, NY 10475; email: coopcityblackforum@gmail.com or tonyshome10475@gmail.com. Help us keep independent community organizations alive in Co-op City.

Everyone is encouraged to join. Call or visit us, Room 20 in the Dreiser Community Center.

—Tony Illis

2015 Scholarships for Co-op City students

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

To qualify for the scholarship, applicants must be Co-op City residents in their senior year of high school, is currently serving or has served their community in a volunteer capacity, and have a C+ grade average or better.

Applications for the scholarship can be picked up

at the assemblymember’s offices at 3602 East Tremont Avenue and 177 Dreiser Loop, U.S. Representative Eliot Engel’s Office at Dreiser Community Center, Room 4, Riverbay’s Corporation office at Bartow Community Center, Church of the Savior at 920 Baychester Avenue or at high school guidance counselor’s offices.

All applications are due by Monday, April 13.

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

Our buildings association regrets that the representative from Andrew King’s office failed to show up at our last building association meeting.

Good news for all of you who enjoyed last year’s Sun in the Fun. Section 5 is again planning to hold this event on August 22nd. We will be looking for volunteers again this year, so don’t be shy.

The itinerary for April is as follows: General Membership meeting, Wednesday, the 8th; Pokeno, Friday, the 9th, and Movie night is Friday, the 17th.

For those who are celebrating birthdays, anniversaries, and new additions, have a happy and healthy.

For those under the weather, get well soon.

—Linda Werner

Buildings 30 A and B Association

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Co-op City Sports Velocity Track Club

Can we say National Medals? Last year at the 2014 USA Track & Field Indoor National Championship, we won 3 medals. This year at the 2015 USA Track & Field Hershey Youth Indoor National Championship, Velocity Track Club New York won 8 medals; God is awesome!

The USATF Hershey Youth Championships at Prince George’s Sports & Learning Complex was the place to be for every track & field youth athlete.

The best in the country were there.

U.S. Olympic high jump silver medalist Erik Kynard was on hand to encourage and inspire young people competing. USATF.TV hosted a live broadcast of action for the duration of the event. VTC had 19 student-athletes qualify for this event at the zone meet and 17 made the trip to Land-over, Maryland.

Every athlete received a lovely USATF Hershey carrying bag and bid numbers from the event’s sponsors and through our fundraising campaign, we were able to purchase lovely long sleeve dri-fit shirts with all of the athletes’ names on the back and team name on the front. We were feeling good with our new shirts, which gave our athletes more pride and we saw it in their performance.

We may have won 8 national medals, but if you could have seen the faces of our children, parents & coaches, you’d have thought we broke many national records.

Our children exceeded their personal best and that is all any parent or coach could ask for if the child didn’t medal.

Exceeding their personal was: Darius

Gordon (1500m), Dontae Lindo (1500m), LaDarius Jones (SP), Jaleah Eargle, Shantea Leach, Giovanna Tolbert, Nariah Mathis (4 x 200m relay), Julian Caldwell, Jordan Ingram, John Ogunwomoju & Dontae Lindo (4 x 400m relay), Tiarra Jackson (RW).

Great improvement!

Next, Velocity Track Club New York National Medalist with USA Track & Field All American status are: Avery Philip, he won a bronze medal in the 8 years old & under boys shot put. Tiarra Jackson won a silver medal in the 9 & 10 year old girl’s race walk. Lisha McKenzie won a bronze medal in the 11 & 12 years old girl’s 55 meter hurdles. Darius Gordon won a bronze medal in the boys’ 15 & 16 age division long jump.

Julian Caldwell, Jordan Ingram, John Ogunwomoju & Dontae Lindo won bronze medals in the 9 & 10 year old boys’ 4 x 400 meter relay. We are proud of how far we have grown and we are excited about what the future brings.

This is a major accomplishment; our children, with their coaches, set goals and were able to follow through with the hard work to see them through. If anyone knows a child who may be interested in track & field, we are having our semiannual orientation on Friday, March 20th at 7:00 p.m. in the Bartow Community Center in Co-op City; parent or guardian must be present. For additional information, you can go to our website Velocitytrack.org, contact Coach Winston Dinkins at 914-441-6196 or email me at WATCLT@AOL.COM. —Winston Dinkins

Let us know…

If you have news you’d like to share with your neighbors,please give us a call at (718) 320-3300, Ext. 3375/6; email: cctimes@riverbaycorp.com or fax (718) 320-2595.

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Velocity Track Club Athletes sporting their national medals from the 2015 USA Track & Field Hershey Youth Championship.

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Co-op City Times / March 21 2015

National Council of Negro Women

It is Women’s History Month: “If you don’t like something, change it. If you can’t change it, change your attitude” —Maya Angelou Come join our Harambee program, Saturday, June 6, at 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Acknowledgement to Father’s Day and Remembrance of Juneteenth Freedom, Dreiser Community Center, 177 Dreiser Loop Auditorium B.

Harambee is “Pulling together,” the Journey from Africa to the Americas.

Theme: “To Celebrate and Pull Our Family Together.” For additional information, call 646-671-2876.

Come and join the fundraising event: Shopping at Woodbury Commons of America/Lunch at Gasho Hibachi and Brotherhood Tour – America’s Oldest Winery Est. 1839.

(Wine-tasting) Saturday, June 13.

Coach bus leaves at 8 a.m. sharp from: 177 Dreiser Loop (hardware store).

Return stops: Einstein, Bartow and Dreiser. Cost $80. Make checks payable to: NCNW Co-op City Section, call and make your reservation: 718548-9325, 718-671-4804, 718-3202366.

Recognition: 41st Anniversary

Celebration New York State Annual Bethune/Height program and luncheon will take place on Saturday, May 16, payments for raffles and luncheon tickets is due at our April 12th meeting.

Please contact Sadie Gilmore, 718320-3721, to notify us of any birthdays, illness, or bereavement. Happy birthday, March members.

—Maxine Sullivan

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

Our Post is always looking for new members to join, so if you are a VETERAN from any branch of the military, stop by our Post. Bring your DD-214 with you. Post 1871 is located in Section 5 in the Community Center, 135 Einstein Loop, Room 41. Our office telephone number is (718) 3208165, and our e-mail address is post1871@optimum.net.

For all of our Post members that have and use a computer, you can keep up with Post information by logging on to “MY LEGION.ORG.” The email: mylegion@legion.org.

All you have to do is to create a profile and connect with other Legion members, keep up-to-date with news from your Post and department, link to Post and department calendar and websites, communicate with other members through the members’ chat forum and renew your membership online.

The next GENERAL meeting will take place on March 21, at 11 a.m. sharp. Please try to make these meet-

ing on time so that any information that is passed along you can receive first hand. Upon your arrival, sign in and take a seat, “TURN YOUR CELL PHONE OFF.” Anyone that would like to get more raffle books, please contact the Post and if you have money to turn in from your sale of raffles, don’t wait until the last minute to turn your money in. Any Post member who likes cars, the New York Autoshow will be in town next month.

Did you know eating a cup of blueberries a day can lower your blood pressure? Blueberries can lower the top and lower numbers.

Blueberries contain nitric oxide, a natural compound that helps widen blood vessels.

U.S. soldiers are getting ready for deployment to the Ukraine. The Army will be sending about 300 troops at a time to western Ukraine to train Ukrainian forces.

Any Post member who has ordered a shirt, cap or another Post item, please turn in your money to our Post finance officer William Gordon as soon as possible.

Volunteers will be needed for Memorial Day affair to transport and pick up the food.

—Richard I. Lawson, Jr.

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

CHURCH SCHEDULE Sunday School - 9 a.m.

Worship Service - 11 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 a.m. – 8 a.m., and 9 a.m.-11 a.m.

Neighborhood Bible Study Thursday at 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 a.m. In Sunday School, in a nurturing Christian education environment, an opportunity is provided for children to learn about the Bible, to grow in grace, to show love and respect for one another and to live more abundant lives. Children attending Sunday School are served breakfast after classes are over. We encourage you to bring your child, children or grandchildren to Sunday School and we look forward to seeing you.

Worship service begins at 11 a.m.

Everyone is invited to come and be a part of this special moment set aside each Sunday morning to be in the presence of God. Victor Hugo once wrote, “There are moments when whatever be the attitude of the body, the soul is on its knees.” We

are doubly delighted to blend our spirits with yours as we bend both body and soul before our Heavenly Father. During this Lenten Season, we encourage you to spend time with God, and if it be His will, with us at Community Protestant.

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

OTHER SCHEDULED EVENTS Saturday, May 2nd, 4:00 p.m. – BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! The Hospitality Ministry invites you to join us in A PRE-MOTHER’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.

Admission: $30 for adults; $15 for children 17 and under. For tickets and/or additional information, contact: (718) 6716122, (718) 671-0425 or (718) 671-3181.

The Women’s Guild invites you to join us on our Christmas/New Year Extravaganza, December 22, 2015 – January 3, 2016. A fantastic 12-night Southern Caribbean Cruise aboard the magnificent Queen Mary 2, departing from New York, Red Hook in Brooklyn.

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

To make a reservation or for additional information about the cruise, please call (718) 320-1435, (718) 671-5961 or (718) 320-8576.

—Evan G. Mitchell

American Legion Post 1871

Community Protestant Church

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Sunday, May 10 • MOTHER’S DAY DINNER & SHOW Featuring: West Side Story at the Westchester Broadway Theatre Includes: R/T Motorcoach Transportation; Admission to dinner & show; All taxes and meal gratuities. Tickets $125pp May 23-25 • WASHINGTON DC “….A classy tour of our glorious Capitol” Featuring the NEW Martin Luther King Jr, Memorial. Includes: R/T Motorcoach Transportation. 2-nights hotel; 2 breakfasts; 2 full-course dinners; all tours; souvenir gift; luggage handling; taxes and meal gratuities. Tickets - $425 per person July 3–5 • Independence Day Weekend NIAGARA FALLS & TORONTO Includes: R/T Motorcoach Transportation; 2 nights hotel accommodation; 2 breakfasts; 1 sit-down dinner; dinner dance cruise in Toronto; tour of Niagara Falls; Maid-of-the-Mist cruise into the falls; free raffle giveaway - grand prize $100.

Prices: $475pp based on double occupancy.

For tickets, Fliers and more Information, please call: 718-320-0011 Email: stctours@hotmail.com online www.stctours.com

Co-op City Times / March 21, 2015

Retirees of Dreiser Loop

ATTENTION, RETIREES! This is an election year for all offices.

The NOMINATING COMMITTEE is currently accepting applications for candidates interested in holding an office.

You may pick-up a Candidate Form in our Dreiser, Room 19, after 2 p.m. any day except Wednesdays.

TRAVEL EVENTS Thurs., March 19: Sands Casino Resort – Sold Out! Rebate – TBD. Meet bus/ depart: 8:45/9 a.m. Contacts: Serita G, 347-564-5722/Barbara W, 718-320-0500.

May 19-21, (Tues.-Thurs.): Martha’s Vineyard/Cape Cod. Sold Out! Waitlist.

Package includes welcome reception, 2 dinners & 2 breakfasts, several tours, and shopping at Clinton Crossing outlets. Contacts: Serita G, 347-564-5722/ Barbara W, 718-320-0500.

August 17-19. Dover Downs Hotel & Casino, Dover, DE. Price: Double $400

pp/Single $490. $100 deposit required now to hold seat. Monthly payments: $150 pp/Double - $195/Single. (Final payment due Thursday, June 25th).

Casino rebate: TBD. Package includes All You Can Eat Crabs at Woody’s Crab House, shopping at Rehoboth Outlet Stores; and on day of return, stopping at the Harrington Raceway & Casino, with bonus: Free slot play and free buffet.

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

THEATRE COMMITTEE (*prices include transportation/Dreiser Loop): Sat., March 21st. 2 p.m. show. Price: $46. Alvin Ailey group presents Ailey II, which launches first independent season at the Joyce Theatre, W. 19 St. Sold Out! Contact: Paisley H., 718-671-8637.

Thurs., March 26th. 11:15 a.m. show.

Price: $68. Camelot. Westchester Broadway Theatre. Sold Out! Waitlist. Meet

van/depart: 10/10:15 a.m. Contact: Marie Green-Ryan, 718-379-0377.

Wed., April 22nd. (Note: Date change) 11:15 a.m. show. Price: $68. WEST SIDE STORY. $35. Deposit required to hold seat. FINAL PAYMENT DUE THURSDAY, MARCH 19TH. Contact: Ione Edwards, 718-379-7756.

Wed., April 29th. 11:00 a.m. show.

Price: $68. RADIO CITY SPECTACULAR. Manhattan, 50th St., $35. Deposit required to hold seat. Contact: Eleanor Barlow, 718-324-7847.

DATE CHANGE – to Sat., MAY 16th. (from April 25th). 4:00 p.m. show.

Price: $45. ALIVE 55+ AND KICKIN’.

“The first 50 years are for learning; the second 50 are for LIVING!” Dempsey Theatre, W. 127 St. Harlem. $20. Deposit required to hold seat. FINAL PAYMENT due Thursday, April 2nd. Wait list.

NOTE: Transportation to be determined.

Mailing Address: P.O. Box 75-3111, Einstein Station, Bronx, NY 10475.

President: Jerome Rice, Office Telephone: (718) 320-3210.

Address: 135 Einstein Community Center, Room 36.

Membership Meeting: Sunday, March 22nd at 3:00 p.m.

Thanks to our branch memberships,

the life blood of the association.

2015 Goals: to increase membership in Co-op City. Adult membership $30, Youth $10 and Silver Life Membership $750.

Voter Registration forms available in English & Spanish. VOTER REGISTRATION IS AN ONGOING ACTIVITY. Our goal is to register ALL ELI-

GIBLE VOTERS 18-45 years.

Save the date March 27th—Dinner, 12 p.m. at Einstein, Room 36.

April 18th—Spring Affair, 8 p.m. – 2 a.m. $65 at Dreiser Center.

May 30th—Open House Meet & Greet, noon-6 p.m. FREE at Einstein, Room 38.

NAACP Co-op City Branch #2210

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GOOD AND WELFARE To all members and friends who have been ill and to those whose hearts are grieving for the loss of a loved one, we want you to know that you are thought of warmly and we wish you brighter days.

Contact: Elinor Gordon, Chair, at 718379-8755, regarding illnesses and bereavements.

SUMMING UP: Your name, phone number with a deposit to reserve your seat is required. Payments - money order/ check payable to - Retirees of Dreiser Loop. Committee members will be available in Dreiser clubroom 19 (718-3790377) on Mondays and/or Thursdays, 2:30-5:00 p.m.

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

—Claudette Davis

March is Women’s History Month – “Service is the rent you pay for space on earth.” —Shirley Chisholm “Don’t sit down and wait for the opportunities to come. Get up and make them” –Madam C. J. Walker “If you’re looking to make a change, look in the mirror.” —Diane Rodriguez —Brenda Brown

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120 Benchley Pl., Building 24 (street level) Bronx, N.Y. 10475. You are invited to attend services on the following days.

SUNDAYS: Sunday School for all age groups begins at 10:30 a.m. Sunday Worship service starts at 11:45 a.m. Evangelistic service begins at 6 p.m. every Sunday evening.

WEDNESDAY: Morning Prayer and fasting service will begin at 11 a.m. - 12:30 a.m. Bible study and prayer meeting will be held every Wednesday evening starting at 7:30 p.m. Effective Fervent Prayers change things.

Come and experience the power of Biblical prayers.

God’s power is released through His Words. Come and study the Word of God; it can change your life.

2 Timothy 2:15 - Study to show thyself approved unto God, a workman that needs not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.

FRIDAYS: Youth service starts at 7:30 p.m. for all

Pentacostal Tabernacle

the youth who would like attend.

Focus: Virtue is the quality that sustains our entrance and standing before a holy God and allows the strength and healing presence of God to flow through us.

Philippians 4:8 - Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report, if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.

A Christian’s strength resides in his or her relationship with God. A life filled with virtue results in a clean conscience and removes any cloud of guilt, providing a bold entrance into the presence of the Lord. A virtuous life fulfills the purpose for the grace of God, making that work complete. Godly virtue adds value to human life, and that enhancement becomes obvious to others.

Paul joined Peter in encouraging the pursuits of virtue when he admonished Timothy to give himself wholly to righteous principles. Meditate upon these things; give thyself wholly to them; that thy profiting may appear to all. Take heed unto thyself; and unto the doctrine; continue in them, for in doing this thou shall both save thyself, and them that hear thee (1Timothy 4:1516). Believers are required to live a victorious life, and increase in their knowledge of the things of God. Peter referred to virtue as one of the stones in the foundation of the believer’s faith.

2nd Peter 1:5 And beside this giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue; and to virtue knowledge.

Paul concluded that adding virtue to faith is a profitable venture that causes the believer’s value to rise even in the eyes of those around him.

For more information, call: 718-324-0334.

—Rev. R. Sibblies

Faith in God Church and 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!

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

Isaiah 55:8-11 supports this. It says:

“In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while, if need be, you have been grieved by various trials, that the genuineness of your faith, being much more precious than gold that perishes, though it is tested by fire, may be found to praise, honor, and glory at the revelation of Jesus Christ, whom having not seen you love. Though now you do not see Him, yet believing, you rejoice with joy inexpressible and full of glory.” 1 Peter 1:6-8 Spiritual Food For Thought: These are not easy times, but it is a time when you can learn a lot about yourself and your ability to persevere. Make a decision to endure and push through the difficult situations that you face, and you will absolutely have breakthrough. And, when you do emerge from the darkness, the light will be brighter, the victory sweeter and the joy more exhuberant.

It will be worth all the effort. Stay the course.

Are you in search of a church home? Please stop in and join Pastor Carol, Presiding Elder Boyce Landrum and the Greater Love family for afternoon Praise & Worship. Greater Love is teaching and preaching Bible way ministry that stands on Doctrine. We believe that the blueprint for a church that pleases God is: Bible Study, Fellowship, and Prayer (Acts 2:42). These vital elements make up the function and life at Greater Love Church.

We are conveniently located at 900 Co-op City Blvd.

(Bldg. 2A), on the ground level, Bronx, N.Y. 10475; main entrance - red buzzer. Doors open at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday. Free parking is available in Garage #1 on Darrow Place. Church phone: 347-920-5607.

Greater Love’s next YOUTH SERVICE is rescheduled and will be held on Sunday, March 29nd at 4 p.m.

No Co-op City Times?

Call 347-439-5632 on Saturdays ONLY, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

8 “For My thoughts are not your thoughts, nor are your ways My ways,” says the Lord.

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

10 “For as the rain comes down, and the snow from heaven, and do not return there, but water the earth, and make it bring forth and bud, that it may give seed to the sower and bread to the eater, 11 so shall My word be that goes forth from My mouth; it shall not return to Me void, but it shall accomplish what I please, and it shall prosper in the thing for which I sent it.”

Greater Love Church

All are invited.

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

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

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

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

Sunday School is tomorrow at 10 a.m. Our Sunday Morning Worship Service is at 11 a.m. Every 3rd Sunday following the morning worship, we serve Holy Communion.

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

We are located at 171 Dreiser Loop in Section 1.

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

—Apostle Gladys R. Little

Family Movie Nite: Third Fridays: 6:30 p.m.

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

Youth Service: Every 4th Sunday Blessing/Dedication of Children Men/Women’s Fellowship Happy Spring!

“The deep roots never doubt spring will come.”

—Pastor Carol Landrum

Family Owned and Operated • Large Chapel on premises

• Pre-need counseling

• Ample Parking on premises

• Out of town services

• Casket Showroom on premises

• Cremations

A dignified funeral every family can afford.

All areas are handicapped accessible

Personalized & Professional Care • 49 Years Serving Our Community Worldwide Shipping including Caribbean, Africa & South America

718-231-7647 Call 24 Hours

Fax: 718-231-7665 NOW WEBCASTING TO FAMILY AND FRIENDS ABROAD

www.mccalls.net • director@mccalls.net 4035 Bronxwood Avenue, Bronx, N.Y.

Serving all cultures & faiths

Co-op City Times / March 21, 2015

Co-op City Baptist Church

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

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

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

Our telephone number is 718-3203774. Visit us on the web at www.coopcitybaptistchurch.org.

Join us for a mid-week spiritual pick-up at our mid-week worship service which is held on Wednesdays at 12 p.m. Bible study is held on Wednesdays

at 1:00 and 7:30 p.m. Bible study will also be held on Wednesday, March 18 at 5:00 p.m. Prayer Service is held on Fridays at noon and 7:30 p.m. Men’s prayer service is held monthly at 7:30 p.m., we invite the men of the community to join us on Tuesday, April 14.

The Co-op City Intergenerational Outreach Center Senior Program invites you to attend a Public Safety Forum on Keeping Yourself Safe on Tuesday, March 24 at 10 a.m. The forum will be held at 135 Einstein Loop, Room 51 (lower level). For additional information or to RSVP, call 718-671-8449.

March is Women’s History Month

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

The Building Fund Ministry cordially invites you to a Pre-Mother’s Day Luncheon to celebrate Mom on Saturday, May 2, from 12 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. The luncheon is being held at Eastwood Manor, 3371 Eastchester Road, Bronx, NY. Donation is $75 adults, $45 children,

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

love you for who you are, not what you have. Please call us at 917-734-4058 for more information.

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

Message to the Community Church of the Savior has a new website. It is the open door to all the friends we haven't met yet. You

can get to know us by going to www.churchofthesaviorbx.org. New friendship and growth is just a click away!

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

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

Divine Worship - 10:30 a.m.

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

Guest Preacher: Elder Arthur Rose

Reading from Holy Scripture: Jeremiah 1:4-10 Weekly Activities Bereavement group, Monday, 2:00 p.m.

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

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

Thought of the Week: "You can downsize without living down – there is no panic in heaven, only a plan."

—Rev. Dr. Robert A. Smith, Jr.

Location: 120 DeKruif Place (street level).

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

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

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

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

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

authority.”

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

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

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

We would like to extend our deepest appreciation for the support the com-

munity showed for this year’s Women History Month Awardees!

Good Friday Worship Service: Friday, April 3, 10:00 a.m., we are celebrating the crucifixion of our Lord and Savior with the 7 Last Sayings of Christ! Pastor Frank J. Jenkins, Pastor Lamont Granby, Pastor Keith Williams, Bishop Nancy Rosario, Pastor Kimberly Mabry-Wright, Min. Larae Shabaka and Rev. Yvonne Scott will bring the Words under the power and authority of the Holy Spirit. All are welcome!

Summer Camp Registration (April 13th-17th): The Faith

S.T.E.A.M. Camp will run from June 29-August 21, from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. (7:30 a.m. early arrival/6:00 p.m. late pick-up add’l fee) S.T.E.A.M. = Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math. Our camp will enroll 1st through 8th grade students on a first come, first serve basis. August 17th21st is a BONUS FREE week of Vacation Bible School! Trips are scheduled for each Friday through August 14th. Please stop by the church for a flyer and for fees.

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

—Pastor Deborah Jenkins

Church of the Savior

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633 Lydig Ave • Bronx, NY 1 block from Pelham Parkway & White Plains Road Accessible by #2 & #5 trains • #12, #22 & #39 buses

DAVID BRODMAN,Esq.

718.239.7110

ages 5 -12; children under 5 are free. The featured gospel singer will be Rev. Isaiah Holland, Pastor of Good News Church in Hollis, Queens along with other entertainment. For tickets or additional information, call 718-320-3774, 718-5156090 or 718-862-9243.

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

—Hattie L. Lucas

Mon., March 23

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Bartow,

Einstein,

Dreiser,

Activities in Room 31 unless otherwise noted

Activities in Room 49 unless otherwise noted

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

Library 9:30am-1pm

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

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

Tues., March 24

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

Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session 9:3010:30am Dominoes 10am Tai Chi 11am, Rm. 45

Alert & Alive 10:3011:30am

Matinee Movie 10amnoon, Rm. 45

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

Bingo 1pm

Mind Teasers 12-1pm, Rm. 4

Pokeno 1-3pm, Rm. 35

Zumba 1-2pm, Aud. A

Card Games 2-4pm Movie w/popcorn 24pm

Wed., March 25

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

Thurs., March 26

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

Fri., March 27

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

Dominoes 10am, Rm. 45

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

Spelling Bee 10am

Sewing 9:30-11:30am

Spanish Practice Class 10:30am, Computer Lab

Tai Chi 11am-12pm

Zumba 11am-12pm, Rm. 45

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

Bingo 1-3pm, Rm. 35

Yoga 2-3pm, Rm. 2

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

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

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

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

(Schedule subject to change without notice)

Fee for lunch is $2.00 & $4.00 for guest *Menu subject to change without notice.

Alternate Kosher Meals are also available

ALL meals served w/margarine and fresh milk Bartow Center (718) 320-2066, Ext. 2010 Dreiser Center (718) 320-1345 • Einstein Center (718) 671-5161

For information, please call: (718) 320-2066

New Payment Schedule - Payments for trips @ the Bartow office can be made Monday – Friday: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. & 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. (Only) Funded by: The NYC Department for the Aging, The NYS Office for the Aging and Riverbay Corporation.

Non-Kosher

Kosher Date:

Soups, Breads and Desserts

Alternate Kosher Meals are also available

Orange pineapple juice

Mon., Southwest turkey loaf Beef meatballs Mar., Garlic mashed potatoes Whole wheat spaghetti Mixed vegetables 23 Garden salad

Whole wheat bread Canned Apricots

Alt: Veggie burger patty

Tues, Mar., 24

Apple juice Barbecue chicken baked brown rice pilaf Kale w/garlic sauce Alt: Egg salad

Arroz con pollo (Chicken & rice) Sautéed spinach

Whole wheat bread Fresh fruit

Pork spare ribs Baked potato in skin Steamed carrots

Whole wheat bread Mushroom barley soup

Beef stir fry Rice w/vegetables Peppers & onions

Whole wheat bread Fresh fruit

Beef Moussaka

Wed., Mashed sweet potatoes Steamed red or green Mar., cabbage 25 Alt: Baked Ocean Perch fish Apple juice Pineapple glazed Thurs., salmon Mar., Zucchini rice pilaf Winter blend vegetables 26 Alt: Tuna fish salad

Fri., Mar., 27

Orange juice Baked breaded fish fillet Baked oregano chicken Challah bread California blend Barley Whole wheat dinner roll vegetables Steamed carrots Fresh fruit Lima bean succotash Alt: Gefilte fish

Upcoming Events/Trips

Free SNAP (Food Stamp) Application Assistance – Friday, March 27th at the office, 2049 Bartow Avenue, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. First come, first served!

Please bring documents that verify your identity, address, income & expenses (rent, medical, etc.). For more information: 718-320-2066.

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

by March 13.

(FREE) Brooklyn Botanical Garden – Tuesday, March 24th. Pick-ups: Bartow, 8:30 a.m.; Einstein, 8:45 a.m. & Dreiser, 9 a.m. WAIT LIST ONLY. (FREE) ALDI Supermarket – Thursday, March 26th. Pick-ups: Bartow, 9:30 a.m.; Einstein, 9:45 a.m. & Dreiser, 10 a.m. WAIT LIST ONLY Super Wal-Mart – Friday, March 27th, $15. Pick-ups: Bartow, 8:30 a.m.; Einstein, 8:45 a.m. & Dreiser, 9 a.m.

WAIT LIST ONLY. (FREE) - Harlem Is-Theater — Friday, April 17th (Date has been changed from March 27th). Explore 200 years of Black Theater at the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts.

Tour begins 11 a.m. Pick-ups: Bartow, 9:30; Einstein, 9:45 a.m. and Dreiser, 10 a.m. WAIT LIST ONLY. Metropolitan Pavilion (Affordable Art Fair) – Friday, March 27th, $12, 11 a.m.–2 p.m. 125 West 18th Street. Come and buy from local & global artists. Only 14 tickets available. Bartow, 8:30 a.m.; Einstein, 8:45 a.m. & Dreiser, 9 a.m.

Empire Casino – Monday, March 30th, $5. Pick-ups: Bartow, 9:30 a.m.; Einstein, 9:45 a.m. & Dreiser, 10 a.m.

WAIT LIST ONLY. Laugh Out Loud Productions Presents Ira & Isabella’s Jewish Italian Comedy Wedding – Tuesday, March 31st, $45 on a first come, first served basis. Showtime – 11 a.m. Totowa, New Jersey. Pick-ups: Bartow, 9 a.m.; Einstein, 9:15 a.m. and Dreiser, 9:30 a.m. Each guest receives a coupon good for one complimentary glass of wine or beer.

Price includes lunch: Matzah ball soup, Italian salad. Choice: Beef, chicken or fish: Sliced eye round w/carmelized onion gravy, Chicken Parmesan, Bronzini

w/Picatta sauce, Italian potatoes, 7 mixed vegetables.

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

UniverSoul Circus Big Top at 149th & Exterior St. (Bronx) – Wednesday, April 1st - $21. Showtime starts at 10:30 a.m. Only 18 tickets available. Pick-ups: Bartow, 8:30 a.m.; Einstein, 8:45 a.m. & Dreiser, 9 a.m.

Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament - Lyndhurst, NJ, Thursday, April 2nd. Show starts promptly at 11 a.m. $43. Sold out. Waiting list only.

Passover Seder – Friday, April 3, $4 in advance, $7 at the door, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., 177 Dreiser Loop, Auditorium B, Menu: ¼ roast chicken, potato kugel, carrot tzimmes, dessert: macaroons.

Stew Leonard’s – Monday, April 6th, $5, 2 hours. Pick-ups: Bartow, 9:30 a.m.; Einstein, 9:45 a.m. & Dreiser, 10 a.m.

Friday, April 10th JASA will be closed for Passover Palisades Park Mall – Monday, April 13th, $12. Pick-ups: Bartow, 9:30 a.m.; Einstein, 9:45 a.m. and Dreiser, 10 a.m.

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

Show starts at 11 a.m. Pick-ups: Bartow, 8:15 a.m.; Einstein, 8:30 a.m. & Dreiser, 8:45 a.m. SOLD OUT - NO WAIT LIST AVAILABLE. New York Aquarium and Sea Lion Show — $11. Thursday, April 23, Brooklyn, NY, 20 seats available. Pickups: Bartow, 8 a.m.; Dreiser, 8:15 a.m. and Einstein, 8:30 a.m.

AARP Tax-Aide Hosted by JASA: Free Tax preparation and free e-File: 135 Einstein Loop, Room 35, February 3April 15, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Tuesdays and Wednesdays. First come first served!

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

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

Co-op City Times / March 21, 2015

WEEKLY SCHEDULE

AARP Chapter #4997

FYI: There’s no role in American life that women don’t play. To that end, we all can use a trusted adviser once in a while. AARP resources and online tools can lighten the load. Here are a few: 61% of female workers 50+ worry they won’t be able to afford medical costs in retirement – get a better picture with AARP’s health care costs calculator (aarp.org/ HCCC); SCAMS – 65% of women have received a scam offer online – find tips on cyber security at AARP’s fraud Watch Network, www.fraudwatchnetwork.org.; and 81% of older women who want to use a smartphone or tablet want help figuring it out – find it through AARP’s online and in-person classes, aarp.org/TEK. Heartfelt condolence to Romel Gonzalez on the loss of her sister, Alverta Henry.

Get well wishes to Ruth Stanten and Olivia Wood.

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

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

2015 TOUR ACTIVITIES APRIL 23 – 26 – SOLD OUT – Azalea Festival in Norfolk (VA) w/reserved seats for the Azalea Festival

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Grand Parade; a Dinner Cruise on board the Spirit of Norfolk; attend the International Tattoo Show; Norfolk Botanical Gardens Tram Tour; 3 breakfasts and 3 full-course dinners; evening entertainment; deluxe Motorcoach transportation…Contact Jean, 718-379-3742.

JULY 23 – Ace in the Hole: A Tribute to the Temptations at the Brownstone – Deluxe Motorcoach, Family-style luncheon; entertainment w/a live Band and the Boutique Corner…$98/person… Contact Jean, 718-379-3742.

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

Contact Jean, 718-379-3742.

—Delores Debnam

Einstein Cancer Fund

Baychester Library Events VISIT THE LIBRARY - A GREAT WEALTH OF INFORMATION Events for March Toddler Time - Tuesdays, 11:00 a.m.

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

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

YA Program - Thursday, 3/26, 3:30 p.m. - Beat-making Session Click On - Fridays, 10:30 a.m.: 3/27 - MS Word Matinee - Fridays, 10:30 a.m.: 3/27 - The Birdcage Stuff for Teens: Paint on Silk - Presented by PJ Cobbs. Friday, 3/27, 3:30 p.m.

Apply your artistic talent to something you can actually wear! Paint on silk to create anything from a bandana to hair ties to bracelets or even wall art! All materials will be provided. For ages 12 to 18 years old.

Films - Saturday, 2 p.m.: 3/28 - Gravity Stories of New York - Saturday, 2 p.m., 3/21 - Stories about living in the great city of New York Boys Town Common Sense Parenting® class - Mondays, Feb. 23-March 30, (NO class March 9th) 4:30-6:30 p.m. • Balancing discipline with affection • Praising your child's good behavior • Reducing a child's problem behavior • Power struggles between you and your child • Effective communication. Childcare and MetroCards are NOT provided. Class size is limited! Classes are FREE. To sign up, call Lilybelle Gonzalez at 646-488-6053 or 718-636-0496 today!

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

718.379.6700 FREE ADMISSION TO ALL

We have turned the corner. Spring has finally sprung.

We have made arrangements for a trip on Wednesday, April 15th to the Mohegan Sun Casino, Ct. Cost per person, $33 and receive from the casino bonus of $15 wheel play and a $15 food voucher. Time of pick-up is 8 a.m. starting at Einstein Loop, followed by Asch Loop and Dreiser Loop. Don’t forget your valid photo I.D. and your casino card.

We have made reservations at Hunterdon Hills Playhouse for the luncheon show of Social Security. The date of the show is Saturday, September

19th. The details will be in future articles.

Our annual raffle luncheon is slated for October 3rd. Look for more information in our future articles.

For the above, please call Annie Eutsey at 718-320-1874, Loretta at 718-671-2958 or Lydia at 718-6713005. For memorial cards, please call Loretta. We are available Monday through Saturday.

Please remember the sick and homebound — also those in nursing homes.

Good health and healings are wished to all.

—Lydia Ruas

Goose Island Seniors

Wednesday, March 18—Bingo game in Room 30. Time is 1:30 p.m.

Admission is $2 for members only.

Refreshments served.

Tuesday, March 24—Going to Mohegan Sun. Price is $33. Rebate is $15 towards free wheel slot and $15 towards food. Pick-up time is 8:00 a.m. At our 3 usual bus stops. Einstein Loop, Asch Loop (back of library) and Dreiser Loop.

Tuesday, April 14—Going to Hunterdon Hills. Their having Abie’s Irish Rose. A very hillarious comedy.

Price is $79. Pick-up time is 8:30 a.m. at our 3 usual bus stops.

Menu: Yankee pot roast, fried jumbo shrimps, stuffed breast of chicken, baked lemon pepper cod fish, vegetable lasagna, roasted vegetable kabobs, green mixed salad, famous

bread, desserts, coffee and tea.

Our next trips keep these dates.

Wednesday, August 14—Going to Le Nevies for Motown. Price is $75.

Wednesday, October 12—Going to Westchester Broadway Theatre.

They are having Showboat. Price is $80. Get well wishes are sent to our dearest member, Rose Koernor. She was operated on this week. Everyone at Goose Island Seniors, our staff members and friends wish Rose a speedy recovery.

For more information, see Ann or Mary at 718-379-9613 at 135 Einstein Loop, Room 39, Monday - Thursday from 10:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Also call Mary at 718-370-4899. Leave a message and I will return your call.

Good health to all.

—Mary Pilla

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Reflections

by Rabbi Solomon I. Berl Spiritual Leader of Young Israel Synagogue In all human relationships - business deals, labor negotiations, and personal experiences - what we need is not conflict, but rather sitting around in a warm and friendly manner, trying to understand each other’s point of view even as we express our own convictions.

What we must seek is not confrontation, but compromise. Even the scene’s important - not a harsh cold room, but rather a place where people share food, drink and companionship. This is the atmosphere that makes for advancement in human relations.

In the book of Isaiah (1:18), there

are three key words: “Lekhu na v'nivakhekha.” The Oxford English edition of the Bible renders the phrase as, “Come now, let us argue it out.”

The King James’ version improves it somewhat with “Come, let us reason together.” However, the Jewish Publication Society translation adds an additional insight for it reads, “Come, let us reach an understanding.” These are among the most beautiful words in the Bible. We do not need arguing, reasoning is fine, but most important of all is understanding, says the Lord.”

If that is what G-d wants, isn't it what we should seek?

Men’s Club Traditional Synagogue

Men’s Club Traditional Synagogue is running a trip to Resorts Casino in Atlantic City on Sunday, March 22.

Have a day of fun on the Boardwalk, shopping and all the sight and sounds of Atlantic City.

The cost: $35 per person with a $25 slot. Player may use any machine or table.

I would like to remind you that you need a Resorts Casino Card or Government Photo ID card (such as a Driver or Non-Driver License) to get your bonus slot play. Payment is due

by March 15.

Please send checks and make it out to the following: Men's Club

Traditional Synagogue of Co-op City, 120 Erdman Place, Building 27B, Bronx, NY 10475. Please note: Checks are not cashed until after the trip.

We provide a free snack going, play games, and on the return trip, we show a movie. For reservations, call: Gary, (718) 671-8424, or Bruce, (718) 320-2234. Please note pick-up times: Einstein Loop, 8:00 a.m.; Asch Loop, 8:10 a.m.; Dreiser Loop, 8:20 a.m.

Everyone is invited to all our functions. We hope you will join us.

Shalom!

—Bruce Gitelson

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

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

service. Bible study is held each Wednesday at 7 p.m. Choir rehearsal is on Thursday at 7 p.m.

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

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

We look forward to welcoming everyone at 9:00 a.m. on Sunday, March 15,

Traditional Synagogue of Co-op City

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

Tel. for the Synagogue: 1-718-379-6920.

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

Candle Lighting on Friday, March 27, is at 6:55 p.m. Shabbat ends today, Saturday, March 21, at 7:59 p.m.

Coming Events From now through the summer, Friday night services will be at 7 p.m.

Services will be held on Saturday, March 21 at 9 a.m. Join Rabbi Daniel Kronengold in prayer.

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

Sunday, March 29, you will be able to sell Chametz at the synagogue from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Rabbi Daniel plans to have Seders in the synagogue for the first two nights of Passover which will be Friday night, April 3 and Saturday night, April 4.

Friday night services are at 7 p.m., fol-

lowed by the Seder at 8 p.m. and the meal at 9 p.m. For further information, please call Rabbi Daniel Kronengold at (212) 470-4134.

Thursday, April 9, candle lighting is 7:09 p.m.

Friday, April 10, candle lighting is at 7:10 p.m.

Saturday, April 11, services are at 9 a.m. with a special Yizkor Service are 10:30 a.m.

Dues are due for both the synagogue and Sisterhood.

Bingo will resume after Passover.

Good and Welfare We’d like to wish our Christian friends and neighbors a joyous Easter.

Best wishes to all celebrating special occasions this month. We have tree certificates “in Honor of” or “in Memory of” a special occasion or a condolence.

The cost is $15 per tree.

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

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

We look forward to seeing you soon.

—Miriam Berlofsky

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

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

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

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

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

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

when we will celebrate The Fourth Sunday in Lent. Wednesday, March 18, at 7:00 p.m. Stations of the Cross led by the Bible Study Group.

Fundraising Event Saturday, March 14, the ECW will host a cake sale at the church starting at 12 p.m.

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

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

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

“Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever.”—(Psalm 107:1) —M. Chambers

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Co-op City Times / March 21, 2015

Newsong Church

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Attention Co-op City: It's time to celebrate! On Sunday, March 22nd, we invite you to join us at 11:00 a.m. for our one year anniversary party! It's been one incredible year, and we're just getting warmed up! Here's what you can expect to see when you step through our doors...

Newsong Church is a multi-cultural church that believes God has a purpose and a plan for your life. We exist to reach people who are far away from God, and teach them how to follow Jesus step by step. That's why you will find our Sunday Worship Experience to be so warm and friendly, we genuinely care about you! We're not concerned about where you've been, but where you're going. You see we've all got a past, we've all made mistakes,

and we still do. When you step into our worship experience, you won't find a bunch of "Holier-than-thou" people pretending to have it all together.

Instead, you'll find that we're all broken people, but we're allowing God to put us back together. We're not perfect, but God is! As God puts us back together, we're realizing that although our past has shaped us, it does not define us! We're finding out that not only does God love us with a radical and unconditional love, but that He loves us just as we are! At Newsong Church, we believe that the Bible is the greatest book ever written, containing the greatest story ever told, and that each of us are part of His-story! In fact, we have a saying at our church:

"If you're not dead, God's not done with you!" We don't just believe this for the adults, but for our children as well! At Newsong Church, we're so passionate about our children learning about Jesus, that we created a church just for them called Kidsong! At Kidsong, our children learn about Jesus in a safe, fun, age-appropriate learning environment! We also have a fully staffed nursery!

We hope that you will join us this Sunday as we continue our teaching series, "The Church Just Wants Your Money!" During this series, we're looking at some of the misconceptions people believe about God, His Church, and Money.

We meet at 177 Dreiser Loop in

Auditorium B at 11:00 a.m. Parking is available in the parking garage located on Dreiser Loop. Please bring your ticket to our connection tent for validation. Deaf interpretation is available during our adult worship experience. If you have any questions, you can contact us: Website: www.newsongchurchnyc.org; Email: info@newsongchurchnyc.org.

You can also interact with us on social media!

Facebook: www.facebook.com/newsongchurchbx; Twitter: @newsong church BX; Instagram: @newsong churchBX Our newsong family is here for you, stop by this Sunday and experience the difference! God Bless you!

—Pastor Mike Tolone

Pastor Anne L. Palmore and the congregation of the Church of the New Vision extend a warm and friendly invitation to everyone to worship with us every Sunday at 8:00 a.m. or 11:00 a.m.

We are a church where inspirational messages from the Word of God, the Bible, are delivered every Sunday morning.

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

Bible teaching from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00

p.m., and Prayer Service from 8:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. every Wednesday evening.

Be with us to learn the Truth from the Word of God. Fasting and Prayer - Every Wednesday, each week starting at 8:30 p.m.

List of Events Come join New Vision's “Partners in Reading Program” every Sunday afternoon from 1:15 p.m. to 2:15 p.m.

Students in Grades 1 through 8 can discover the joy of reading while exploring and improving their literacy levels through small groups and reading partners. Parents, we encourage you to bring your children to benefit from this free program taught by trained professionals.

Registration is ongoing. You could contact the church at the number listed below.

• Saturday, March 21st, from l-4 p.m., Next Generation For Christ will have a Cake Sale Fundraiser to benefit their 2015 Annual Retreat.

• Friday, March 27th "from 7:30 p.m., “All Night Fasting & Prayer.” Please join with us.

Mark Your Calendar • Friday, April 3rd at 7:30 p.m., join with us for our “Good Friday Service”, as we celebrate “The Seven Last Words of Jesus on the Cross.”

• Sunday, April 5th, Easter Sunday: Come celebrate with us the Resurrection of Jesus Christ, at our 6:30 a.m. service

and again at 11:00 a.m.

• Saturday, April 11th, 2 p.m.: Please join with us in celebrating our “New Season of Praise Concert.” All are invited. Donations: Adults, $15; Youth under 14 years - $10. All proceeds will go towards our Bldg. Fund.

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

Please visit our website at www.churchofnewvision.com.

—Carole Haque

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

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

Children: At 10:30 a.m., classes are for 3 yrs. – 12 yrs. The curriculum being used will be The Super Book.

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

Matthew 18:20. Tuesday evenings at 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Thursday mornings at 10:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. Come and bring your prayer needs, so we can pray together. Remember that prayer brings many blessings, which God has promised to all his children that have a personal relationship with Him. Women’s Fellowship: Meets the first Saturday of the month at 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. We are having an exercise class following the study and on the third Saturday of the month.

Men’s Fellowship: Meets the last

Saturday of the month, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Trip to the Holy Land Experience in Florida: We will be having a 9 day trip to the Holy Land Experience in Orlando, Florida from August 8 to August 16. The trip is $799 per double occupancy. A $75 deposit will hold your seat. We will be stopping at different places and will spend two days at the Holy Land Experience and two extra days in Florida. For pricing on triple or single, call Linda at (917) 684-6463. If there is no answer, leave a message and she will get back to you. There are still seats available.

Holiday Services: Sunday, March 29 – Palm Sunday – English Service, 9 a.m. & Spanish, 11:30 a.m. Thursday, April 2 - Last Supper Celebration, 7 p.m. – 8 p.m. Friday, April 3 - Good Friday Service, 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. Sunday, April 5 – Resurrection Day (Easter), 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Flea Market: We are having a Flea Market on May 9, from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. If you are interested in being a vendor, call Pauline, (718) 320-1552 (mornings, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. or evenings between 5 p.m. & 8 p.m. only) or Priscilla (347) 987-8219 (if no answer, leave a message). Space is $30 and $5 additional if you need a table.

Bake Sale: The Sunday School is having a bake sale on April 16, after each service. Help support our children to raise money for Vacation Bible School this coming summer.

—Rev. Dr. Milca C. Plaud

Church of the New Vision

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

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Painting

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RIVERBAY

Opportunities—(Cont’d from page 7)

New Job Posting: Open to 32BJ Union Members from March 12, 2015 to March 18, 2015 Open to All applicants from March 19, 2015 to March 27, 2015 • Job Reference #: 15-10 Request for transfer/promotion must be received by the Human Resources Department by February 18, 2015.

Employees are responsible for submitting the transfer forms in person to the Human Resources Department. Employees who are promoted will receive the applicable rate scale for this position.

Permanent Community Center Porter Buildings & Grounds Ideal employee will be responsible for the day-to-day responsibilities duties including but not limited to numerous cleaning and restoration duties such as washing, sweeping, mopping, waxing, buffing and stripping of VCT and terrazzo floors. Cleaning all assigned internal and external areas of the Community Centers. In addition, this employee will be responsible for set-up and breakdown of center rooms for various social functions. This employee will also need to respond to emergencies (floods, etc.) throughout the Co-op City complex, as well as the completion of other assignments from supervisor(s) as necessary.

Job Description: Ideal candidate will: • Service, clean, or supply restrooms. • Clean building floors by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, or vacuuming. • Gather and empty trash. • Follow procedures for the use of chemical cleaners and power equipment to prevent damage to floors and fix-

RIVERBAY tures. • Mix water and detergents or acids in containers to prepare cleaning solutions, according to specifications. • Clean windows, glass partitions, or mirrors, using soapy water or other cleaners, sponges, or squeegees. • Notify managers concerning the need for major repairs or additions to building operating systems. • Requisition supplies or equipment needed for cleaning and maintenance duties. • Dust furniture, walls, machines, or equipment. • Strip, seal, finish, and polish floors. • Clean and polish furniture and fixtures. • Steam clean or shampoo carpets. • Move heavy furniture, equipment, or supplies, either manually or by using hand trucks. • Remove snow from sidewalks, driveways, or parking areas, using snowplows, snow blowers, or snow shovels, or spread snow melting chemicals. • Monitor building security and safety by performing tasks such as locking doors after operating hours or checking electrical appliance use to ensure that hazards are not created. • Set up, arrange, or remove decorations, tables, chairs, ladders, or scaffolding to prepare facilities for events, such as banquets or meetings. • Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements: HS Diploma or equivalent is a plus; Candidate should have a working knowledge of janitorial equipment, tools, and material; Applicant must have ability to walk for long periods of time, twist, kneel, push, stoop, climb ladders; work in inclement weather; as well as lift and carry up to 80 pounds; Must be available for emergency work; Must be able to read and write in English; Bi-Lingual is a plus. Drug Screening Test; Background check Days and Hours: Days and hours of operation will vary on a flexible schedule.

How to Apply: Applications are given out at the below address (see the bottom of page 7) from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

————————————————————— New Job Posting: Open to All applicants from March 13 to March 24, 2015 • Job Reference #: 15-11 Request for transfer/promotion must be received by the Human Resources Department by March 20, 2015.

Employees are responsible for submitting the transfer forms in person to the Human Resources Department. Employees who are promoted will receive the applicable rate scale for this position.

HR Administrative Assistant Human Resources Dept.

Ideal candidate will be responsible for all office administrative duties it pertains to Staffing & HR Orientation; Compensation & Benefits, Training & Development; and other initiatives as directed. These duties may include but are not limited to the management of all departmental filing, screening of visitors and phone calls for department. In addition to creating new employee files, ordering departmental supplies and maintaining department calendars. Ideal candidate will also need to respond to phone calls, correspondence and inquiries in a timely manner. She/he should have a knack for effective oral and written communications, coupled with excellent interpersonal and organizational skills. Ideal candidate will be highly customer service oriented and acute attention to detail.

Job Description: Ideal candidate will: • Administer preemployment screening packets and process of employee photo ID’s pictures. • Track medical/FMLA documentation along with all other documentations related to personnel functions including, but not limited to medical, I-9, recruitment and labor issues and corporate equipment/policy distribution. • Prepare invoices, reports, memos, letters, and other documents, using word processing, spreadsheet, database, or presentation software. • Answer phone calls and direct calls to appropriate parties or take messages. • Attend meetings and special company events to record minutes. • Prepare papers for consideration and presentation by executives, committees and boards of directors. • Greet visitors and determine whether they should be given access to specific individuals. • Read and analyze incoming memos, submissions, and reports to determine their significance and plan their distribution. • Perform general office duties, such as ordering supplies, maintaining records management database systems, and performing basic bookkeeping work. • File and retrieve documents, records, and reports. • Make travel arrangements for directors if needed. • Open, sort, and distribute incoming correspondence, including faxes and email. • Prepare responses to correspondence containing routine inquiries. • Prepare agendas and make arrangements, such as coordinating catering for luncheons, for committee, board, and other meetings. • Coordinate and direct office services, such as records, departmental finances, budget preparation, personnel issues, and housekeeping, to aid HR Director. • Manage and maintain executives' schedules. • Assist in processing payroll information.

• Compile, transcribe, and distribute minutes of meetings. • Set up and oversee administrative policies and procedures for offices or organizations. • Train other staff members on

clerical office duties. • Interpret administrative and operating policies and procedures for employees. • Meet with individuals, employees, special interest groups and others on behalf of the human resources department. • Review operating practices and procedures to determine whether improvements can be made in areas such as workflow, reporting procedures, or expenditures.

Job Requirements: HS Diploma or equivalent is required. College degree is a plus; Successful candidate will have 1 to 3 years of experience as administrative assistant; Human Resources or legal background is a plus; Candidate should have a working knowledge in Microsoft Office that includes MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint & Adobe products; Candidate should be able to type 50 to 60 wpm; Fluent in Spanish is required; Applicant must have ability to walk for long periods of time, twist, kneel, push, stoop, climb ladders; work in inclement weather, as well as lift and carry up to 20 pounds; Must be available for emergency work; Must be able to read and write in English; Bi-Lingual is a plus. Typing Test; Drug Screening Test; Background check.

Days and Hours: Monday through Friday may vary between 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

How to Apply: Applications are given out at the below address (see the bottom of page 7) from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

————————————————————— New Job Posting: Open to All applicants from March 19, 2015 to March 30, 2015 Originally Posted: December 19, 2014 Job Reference #: 14-60 Request for transfer/promotion must be received by the Human Resources Department by March 27, 2015.

Employees are responsible for submitting the transfer forms in person to the Human Resources Department. Employees who are promoted will receive the applicable rate scale for this position.

Mechanic Automotive Ideal candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day a number of duties in a fast-paced automotive services department. They will work alongside senior mechanics overseeing general repair and maintenance of diverse corporate fleet, including but not limited to, Ford, Dodge, Jeep, and diesel Hino trucks and vehicles.

Job Description: Ideal candidate will be responsible for: • Test drive vehicles, and test components and systems, using equipment such as infrared engine analyzers, compression gauges, and computerized diagnostic devices. • Examine vehicles to determine extent of damage or malfunctions. • Repair, reline, replace, and adjust brakes. • Follow checklists to ensure all important parts are examined, including belts, hoses, steering systems, spark plugs, brake and fuel systems, wheel bearings, and other potentially troublesome areas. • Perform routine and scheduled maintenance services such as oil changes, lubrications, and tune-ups. • Repair and service air conditioning, heating, engine-cooling, and electrical systems. • Test and adjust repaired systems to meet manufacturers' performance specifications. • Review work orders and discuss work with supervisors. • Plan work procedures, using charts, technical manuals, and experience. • Tear down, repair, and rebuild faulty assemblies such as power systems, steering systems, and linkages. • Disassemble units and inspect parts for wear, using micrometers, calipers, and gauges. • Repair or replace parts such as pistons, rods, gears, valves, and bearings. • Rewire ignition systems, lights, and instrument panels. • Repair manual and automatic transmissions. • Install and repair accessories such as radios, heaters, mirrors, and windshield wipers. • Maintain cleanliness of work area. • Repair or replace shock absorbers. • Replace and adjust headlights. • Overhaul or replace carburetors, blowers, generators, distributors, starters, and pumps. • Repair radiator leaks. • Align vehicles' front ends. • Rebuild parts such as crankshafts and cylinder blocks. • Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements: HS Diploma or equivalent required; Candidates should have at least 3 to 5 years current mechanical automotive experience ranging from domestic and foreign cars to vans and trucks; ASE Certified Required; Basic OBD II computer skills are a plus; Valid New York State CDL; Basic working knowledge of diesel trucks repairs is required; Familiarity with all OSHA safety rules/regulations; Applicant must have ability to walk for long periods of time, twist, kneel, push, stoop, climb ladders, work in inclement weather, as well as lift and carry up to 100 pounds; Must be able to read and write in English; Bi-Lingual is a plus. Drug Screening Test, Background check How to Apply: All Applicants are advised to submit a resume along with the application. Applications are given out at the below address (see the bottom of page 7) from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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