Co-op City Times 03/28/15 by Co-op City Times

Vol. 50 No. 13

Saturday, March 28, 2015

State HCR taking comments from shareholders on proposed 4.5% carrying charge increase BY JIM ROBERTS Shareholders have until Friday, May 1, to deliver written comments by mail to the New York State Homes and Community Renewal (HCR) about the proposed 4.5% carrying charge increase scheduled to become effective on June 1, 2015, to be followed by no additional increases through March 31, 2017. In addition to soliciting comments from shareholders on the carrying charge increase, HCR has also scheduled a conference to be held on Monday, May 4 at 7 p.m. in the Dreiser Auditorium so that shareholders, their representatives and representatives of the housing company may meet with HCR staff to discuss the proposed carrying charge increase and budget for the Riverbay Corporation. The rent conference follows Riverbay’s application for an increase in the maximum average monthly room carrying charge, which includes utilities. The application asks for a 4.5% increase effective June 1, 2015, to be followed by zero percent increase next year. Presently, the average carrying charge in Co-op City is $207.11 per room, and the

proposed 4.5% increase would raise this figure by $9.32 to an average $216.43 per room in apartments as of June 1, 2015. Co-op City’s shareholders can submit written statements to comment on figures contained in the Riverbay application for a carrying charge increase. Peter Merola, Riverbay’s Interim coGeneral Manager and Director of Finance, emphasized that all shareholders should take the opportunity to express their opinions about the proposed increase during the next month. “As part of the HCR review process, I encourage all shareholders to participate by either attending the May 4 HCR conference, or submitting their written comments to the HCR,” Merola said. As presented to shareholders at two town hall meetings in mid-February, and discussed further at the Feb. 25th Board business meeting which was telecast a day later to the community, the carrying charge increase is offsetting $6.5 million owed by Riverbay to the plaintiffs in the federal class action lawsuit, Ramirez vs.

Public Safety Chief recognizes Riverbay Detective Unit for extraordinary work

BY BILL STUTTIG Public Safety Chief Frank Apollo last week recognized two CCPD detectives in breaking two recent crime sprees which were threatening the safety of residents and visitors earlier this winter. At the afternoon roll call on Thursday, March, 19, Chief Apollo

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STATE OF NEW YORK DIVISION OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY RENEWAL In The Matter of the Application of RIVERBAY CORPORATION NOTICE for an increase in the maximum average monthly room carrying charges pursuant to the provisions of the Private Housing Finance Law as amended. TO ALL COOPERATORS OF CO-OP CITY:

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the annexed application has been submitted to the Commissioner of Housing and Community Renewal for an order to increase the maximum average monthly room carrying charge, including utilities, as follows: Effective June 1, 2015, an increase of four and a half (4.5%) of the monthly carrying charge in effect for the month preceding the effective date of the Commissioner’s Order. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE, that by direction of the Commissioner of Housing and Community Renewal, you may comment in writing on the proposed carrying charge increase. An opportunity to submit written statements is afforded so that cooperators may comment on the allegations and figures contained in the application. The Commissioner may fix carrying charges, appliance and parking charges so as to secure, together with all other income of the company, sufficient income for it to meet, within reasonable limits, all necessary payments to be made by the company. The financial reports of Riverbay Corporation are available for inspection by cooperators at: Riverbay Corporation Administrative Offices 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, New York 10475 Comments in writing on the proposed increase may be served by mail to Geroge Chan, New York State Division of Housing and Community Renewal, the Housing Management Bureau, 25 Beaver Street, New York, N. Y. 10004 on or before May 1, 2015. A Conference has been scheduled for May 4, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. at Riverbay Corporation, Auditorium “A”, 177 Dreiser Loop, Bronx, N.Y. 10475, at which cooperators, their representatives, and representatives of the housing company may meet with DHCR staff to discuss the proposed carrying charge increase and budget for Riverbay Corporation. Yours truly,

Jeffrey Buss Smith, Buss & Jacobs, LLP General Counsel

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named Public Safety veterans detectives Joe Monahan and Edward Rodriguez as the department’s Officers of the Month. According to Apollo, the two detectives were instrumental in investigating and finding the clues which helped the (Continued on page 2)

Congratulations, RAM graduates!

Riverbay employees and Board members who completed a seven-week training course in best practices in residential management gathered at the Bartow Center on March 27 to receive their certificates. The RAM (Resident in Apartment Management) program is a comprehensive education and professional designation program offered to property management professionals by the National Associated Builders and Owners (NABO). Board members who completed the training are: Bernie Cylich, Linda Berk, Francine Reva Jones, Leah Graham, Andrea Leslie and Leslie Peterson. The training is sponsored by Riverbay for any employees interested in the course. Photo by Jim Roberts

Nine pick up petitions to run for the Board of Directors Deadline for submission is April 6 BY ROZAAN BOONE Nine shareholders picked up qualifying petition packages this week for the annual election of the Riverbay Board of Directors which will take place on Wednesday, May 20. The petition period for those who hope to qualify as a candidate began this past Monday, March 23rd, and will conclude at 5 p.m. on Monday, April 6th, when all signed petitions are due back to the Riverbay Legal Department, located in the Administrative building at 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, N.Y. Out of the nine resident shareholders who picked up petitions to run for a seat on the 2015-2016 Riverbay Board of Directors this week, one is an incumbent Director, several others have run for the Board in the past, and a couple are running for the first time. According to the Riverbay Legal Department, those picking up petitions as of press time yesterday are Evelyn

Turner, Katrina Asante, Sonia Feliciano, Junius Williams, Rodney Saunders, Stanley Frere, Deborah Jenkins, Gail Sharbaan and Tony Illis. Any cooperator in good financial standing can run for a three-year term on the Board. Seventy-five valid cooperators’ signatures are needed on candidates’ petitions in order for them to qualify to run for the Board. Those interested in running for the Board can request their qualifying election packages in person, which will include the candidate’s petitions, from the Riverbay receptionist during normal business hours at the Administrative Desk in the Bartow Community Center, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. At that time, the Riverbay Finance Department will access the prospective candidate’s financial record to determine whether or not they are indebted to the Riverbay (Continued on page 4)

Carrying charge

Riverbay, as part of a settlement between the two sides. Upon the advice of counsel, Riverbay agreed to the settlement instead of facing what counsel believed could have become at least a $15 million ruling against Riverbay if the case went to trial. In addition to this unforeseen expense, the discovery of legionella bacteria in the cooling tower in January and the remediation of the contamination cost the community another approximate $1 million of unforeseen, unbudgeted expense. These two events combined necessitate Riverbay to raise approximately $8 million to offset these expenses. As Board President Cleve Taylor pointed out at the town hall meetings, the situation was exacerbated by the fact that Riverbay’s current cash position is very poor with insufficient funds to offset the unanticipated financial burden. The audited Financial Reports of Riverbay Corporation was published in the Jan. 24, 2015 issue of the Co-op City Times and they are also available for inspection by cooperators or their representatives at their respective CSO office or at the Riverbay administrative offices, 2049 Bartow Avenue. In addition, the notice of the increase will be posted in each building lobby and in the townhouse bulletin boards. Cooperator comments to HCR should be mailed to George Chan, New York State Division of Housing and Community Renewal, Housing Management Bureau, 25 Beaver Street – 6th Floor, New York, N.Y. 10004. As stated in the notice to all cooperators of

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department identify and arrest suspects wanted for two separate armed robbery sprees that occurred in January in Building 25, Building 10 and Building 6. The suspect was identified through the work of Monahan and other detectives as they reviewed hours of surveillance videos until they were able to link a suspect to all the locations at the same reported time of the incidents. The suspect was then brought in for questioning and eventually confessed to the crimes. He was charged with four counts of robbery and possession of a firearm which turned out to be a bb gun. Monahan was also instrumental in capturing another suspect who lured his victim to the McDonald’s on Bartow Avenue via a social media invitation and then robbed him of his cell phone and cash once they met inside the fast food restaurant. The arrested suspect was a teenaged resident of Co-op City. Detective Monahan said after the presentation: “These arrests and our work as a whole would not be possible without all of our detectives working together in conducting these investigations. A good investigation is only possible through great teamwork and any success that we have is only possible because of the great team that each of us has working alongside us.” Detective Rodriguez’s honor came directly from his work with other detectives in solving a pattern of knife-point robberies of fast food delivery people inside the buildings. Rodriguez was instrumental in working with Public Safety and NYPD detectives in identifying the suspect involved in the troubling and potentially deadly crime spree that began

Deepest condolences It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing on Tuesday, March 24, of Ms. Carmen Arce, mother of Edwin Arce, who works in the Riverbay Construction Department. A wake will be held today, Saturday, March 28, 4-9 p.m. at Farenga Bros Funeral Home, 920 Allerton Avenue, Bronx N.Y 10467; Phone: (718) 654-0500. Funeral plans are private. Please join us in keeping the Arce family in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

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Riverbay Corporation on page 1 and repeated on pages 23-25 of this week’s paper, it is customary for comments submitted by shareholders to be reviewed by HCR accountants, attorneys and housing management representatives. “After receipt of comments, additional analysis may be made of financial aspects of housing company operations and the financial schedules may be revised in light of information obtained,” the HCR notice states. The notice to shareholders further states that after reviewing cooperators’ comments, HCR staff will then make recommendations to the Commissioner regarding the carrying charge increase and the Commissioner, who has the power pursuant to provisions of the Private Housing Finance Law to fix carrying charges, appliance and parking charges, will make the final determination as to whether or not an increase is necessary and, if so, the amount required. At its Feb. 25th meeting, the Riverbay Board of Directors approved budgets for the next two fiscal years, 2015/2016 and 2016/2017, which include a 4.5% carrying charge increase over the span of the two fiscal years and which is to become effective on June 1, 2015. The resolution also calls for a 10% increase in monthly garage parking fees effective June 1 of this year. The resolution approving the new preliminary twoyear budget subject to approval by HCR, passed by a vote of 8 to 4, with one abstention, one absent for the vote and one absent for the meeting. Voting for the resolution approving the preliminary two-year budget were Directors Helen Atkins, Linda

Berk, Bernie Cylich, Bill Gordon, Othelia Jones, Andrea Leslie, Cleve Taylor and Evelyn Turner. Dissenting votes were cast by Directors Leah Graham, Daryl Johnson, Leslie Peterson and Al Shapiro. Director Francine Jones abstained, Director Khalil Abdul-Wahhab was absent for the vote, and Director Rev. Calvin Owens, Jr. was absent for the meeting. The proposed increase over the two-year-period comes to 2.25% which is below the average Riverbay carrying charge increase for the last-ten years — 3.8% — and the annual rent increase amount for New York City over the past three years. In determining the amount of the carrying charge increase, the HCR Commissioner will consider “the extent to which the present carrying charges are sufficient to enable the housing company to meet its necessary expenditures, the vacancy rate, the size of the waiting list, the economic impact the carrying charge increase would have on the residents and the market demand for apartments in the housing development.” Once the HCR Commissioner makes a decision on the amount of the increase, each cooperator will receive a copy of the Commissioner’s determination in the form of a Carrying Charge Order, which will state the amount of the carrying charge increase, if any, and the Commissioner’s basis for the decision. The last mandated carrying charge increase ordered by HCR was a 1% increase which was implemented on October 1, 2013 after a conference was held in the Dreiser Auditorium where cooperators were given an opportunity to comment.

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during the holiday season and concluded with the arrest during the first of January. Also at the roll call, aside from the two individual honors, Apollo presented awards to each detective in the entire unit for the work over many years at solving not only major cases, but smaller cases involving the loss of property due to theft which detectives devote countless hours to and in many cases find the suspects responsible and return the lost valuables to the shareholders who reported the crime. “By the very nature of their work, these men and women are usually unseen and unnoticed as they go about their business in an almost stealth-like fashion,” Apollo said. “But just because they are unnoticed and undercover

in most circumstances, that doesn’t mean that their work should go unrecognized. Through their hard work, they have brought closure to shareholders who have been victimized – whether it is a theft of a personal valuable or a more serious violent or threatening act. I don’t think we can underestimate the value of their hard and highlyskilled work on behalf of this community and even though they can’t come forward to take a bow because the nature of their work requires them to be anonymous and discreet, they nevertheless deserve to be recognized as a unit for their work. This department and the entire community owe them their gratitude for what they have been able to accomplish.”

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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 celebrates 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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Young students vie for top spot in 2nd Annual Co-op City Spelling Bee Parents, siblings, friends and guests all waited gleefully. The room had been nicely decorated and festooned with black and yellow balloons like the bumble bee. Secretary of the African American Association, Ms. Ebony Raé Lambright, served as Emcee for the afternoon. She outlined the contest rules and instructions for everyone’s information. Assisted by Michelle Sajous, Director of the Riverbay Community Relations Department, the contestants were each assigned a number from 1 to

word was misspelled, that contestant was eliminated. The African American Association The first elimination occurred at the of Co-op City and the Riverbay Fund third level; from then on, there would held the 2nd Annual Spelling Bee last be no more laughter until the end of Saturday, March 21 in the Bartow the contest. Community Center. Advancing to the 15th and final The competition was open to all 4level, and thus becoming Grand Prize winner, was Andrew Ogundimu, a 4th 8th graders in and around Co-op City, grader from Horace Mann School. and twenty boys and girls signed up to Andrew was crowned “Champion compete and hopefully win the Grand Spelling Bee” and awarded the grand Prize of $100, although, all participants prize of $100. The winning word he were recognized for their efforts. spelled was “hazardous.” “This is to support our children in their educational pursuits Andrew’s mother, and bring enhancement beaming and excited, to our community,” said said that when he Francine Reva Jones, (Andrew) saw the flyer, President of the African he told her right away American Association. that he wanted to par“We want to let everyone ticipate. know what is going on.” She said: “I didn’t Another organizer added: know anything about a “Our numbers have defiSpelling Bee because nitely gone up 100% at his school, they don’t have this. I said, from last year and we’ve we’ll go and they will noticed how involved tell us what to do. So dads are. Child and parent come in hand-in-hand; we Twenty young students participated in the 2nd Annual Co-op City he just tried.” Looking on and like to see that kind of Spelling Bee held last Saturday in the Bartow Center. also beaming with parent involvement.” Photo by Lauretta Jaysura The Spelling Bee, a pride at his son’s seminal idea of the Co-op City African 20 and seated in a section reserved just achievement was Andrew’s dad. American Association, now only in its for them. Just as quickly, the playful The two runner ups, respectively, second year, is certainly growing and 4-8th graders now presented with a were Alec Gonzalo and Amil Lewis. gaining support in the local community. quiet, scholarly comportment and showed Second place winner Alec Gonzalo From all appearances, it is becoming a very little nervousness. ironically had placed in the exact same staple and popular event for the young According to the rules, each level spot last year: 2nd place. He also people in and around Co-op City. got harder and the words became received a cash prize. Students came from many different increasingly more difficult to spell. The His mom said: “He’s playing the contestants’ job was to say the word, same position. I am proud.” neighborhood schools to this event. spell it and then repeat it. If the word Third place winner was Amil Lewis Chairperson Cheryl Birdsall welwas spelled correctly, that contestant comed all with Prayer and Libations (Continued on page 5) that got the program off to a good start. remained in the competition. If the BY LAURETTA J. JAYSURA

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. In cases where there were two share-

holders of an apartment and one of the shareholders has permanently vacated the 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 (Continued on page 9)

Petitions Corporation, as per election rule B (3). After 5 p.m. weekdays or throughout the weekend, qualifying election packages can be picked up at the Public Safety window in the Bartow Center, however, these packages will not include the qualifying petitions and the prospective candidates will have to return the next business day during normal business hours so that their financial eligibility can be determined by the Finance Department before they are given the petitions which must be signed by at least 75 shareholders to be eligible to participate in the election. Signed petitions must be returned no later than 5 p.m. on Monday, April 6. Shareholders will be voting to fill five open seats on the Board again this year. The five vacant seats on the Board result as the current terms of Directors Khalil Abdul-Wahhab, Francine Reva Jones, Othelia Jones, Al Shapiro and Evelyn Turner are expiring. All petitions must be picked up and signed for by the prospective candidates, not by any representative, friend or family member. There will be one vote per unit by residents who are shareholders of record as of April 6, 2015.

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A candidates’ meeting where candidates’ petitions will be officially certified or rejected is scheduled for 8 p.m., Tuesday, April 14 in Room 31 in the Bartow Community Center. The official listing of candidates will then be published in the Co-op City Times on Saturday, April 18th. On Saturday, April 25th, the first of three consecutive special election supplements will be published in the Co-op City Times, 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. Three official Candidates’ Forums are scheduled this year. The first will be held on Monday, April 27th at 7:30 p.m. in Room 31 of the Bartow Community Center. The second official Candidates’ Forum will take place on Wednesday, May 6th at 7:30 p.m. in the Dreiser Auditorium B, and the third and final Forum has been scheduled for Monday, May 11th at 7:30 p.m. in Room 45 of the Einstein Community Center. 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, has been set for Wednesday, May 20th. Voting will be conducted by voting machines in building lobbies from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. on May 20th. After the polls close on May 20th, the tallies 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. The final results of the election will be posted in the three community centers the next day and published in the next issue of the Co-op City Times that Saturday, May 30th. 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. Last year, the 2014 Election Committee certified that a total of 5,590 ballots were cast in the 2014 Riverbay Board Election, 18 votes more than in the previous year’s election. Of the 5,590 votes cast last year, 5,505 were machine votes, 57 were stand-by ballots, 29 were absentee ballots. There were no challenge ballots in the 2014 Board election.

5,033 votes were needed for a quorum in the 2014 Board election. The 2015 Election Committee is being chaired by Board Director Andrea Leslie. The committee is still in formation, but so far, shareholders Evelyn Santiago and Allison Wells have been named members. Any shareholder interested in serving on the 2015 Election Committee may send their request in writing to: Andrea Leslie, Riverbay Board Office, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475. Shareholders picking up petition packages to run for the Riverbay Board are advised to read the rules and regulations carefully and to abide by those rules to avoid being disqualified. Potential candidates should also be aware that campaigning must not start until the day after the Candidates’ Meeting on Tuesday, April 14 when the Election Committee will certify the official candidates and campaigning may begin as per election rule E 6(a). Any potential candidate who has questions about the election rules or who needs further clarification, may address their questions to the 2015 Election Committee, c/o Riverbay Legal Department, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475.

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Spelling Bee

It’s happening in Co-op City (Continued from page 3)

who hails all the way from Queens, NY. Amil’s grandmother, Shirley Lewis, a Co-op City resident, registered him in the competition. Both grandmother and mom said that they were very excited and proud of Amil’s achievement. His prize was a gift card. Each student who participated in the event was awarded a medal for participation. In the end, the young lads prevailed as 2015 Spelling Bee champions! Will 2016 be the year that the young ladies prevail? Ms. Jones made closing remarks thanking all, including the Riverbay Board, for their support. “We are a local event now, but we will grow and get bigger,” she said. Spelling Bee winner Andrew Ogundimu with In addition to the 3 contest Francine Reva Jones (left) and his proud parents. winners, the other participants were David Tagoe, Nathalia Edwards, Trejan Vacianna, Colin Ogunbiyi, Ashleigh Gonzalez, John Coleman, Raine Samuels, Julian Coley, Ogunwomoju, James Ogunwomoju, Shiann Boyd, Axel Gonzalo, Stephanie Saige Ferguson, Stone Ferguson and Ogunbiyi, Samuel Ogunbiyi, Stephen Cedric Hawkins II.

Above: A runner-up shakes hands with Michelle Sajous, Riverbay’s Director of Community Relations Left: The top three winners Photos by Lauretta Jaysura

Happy Easter and Passover to all our readers!

Building 13 Paint Party

Building 13 Association’s Paint Party held on March 20 produced a number of outstanding masterpieces (shown above) by the artists. The workshop was facilitated by Lelia Dickenson. The next paint party has been scheduled for Friday, April 24.

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Letters to the Editor To the Editor: I believe we have in place the best Board of Directors since I have been living here in Co-op City; the Directors that go out to their daily jobs, and also sacrifice many hours to make decisions to keep this community running with a quality of life we all enjoy. I am so thankful for the President of the Board, who, in my opinion, came on board to save this community. He is to be commended, as well as all of the Directors. However, because of the undue stress caused by prior mismanagement of our To the Editor: It is my opinion that we should be concerned about those who want to cut staff at the Riverbay Corporation. They seek, but what they will end up with is inferior service and no preventive main-

Building 24 Laundry Room – UPDATE

Be encouraged community, I believe this has caused friction among the Board members. But be encouraged, we will get through this together. Why? Because in my estimation, we now have competent Board members, and a President who has expertise in the running of a corporation, so let’s continue to support the Board, thank them and always keep them in prayer for wisdom to get the job done. It may not be easy, but never give up. REFLECTIONS - quoted by the Rabbi in our community: (some spiritual

guidance) “In all human relationships – business deals, and personal experiences - what we need is not conflict,” but rather reasoning together. As leaders, we must seek ways to compromise, to create an atmosphere that makes for advancement in human relations. I support my Board members, and I believe the community does also, so be encouraged, and know that we appreciate the time and all that you do to keep Co-op City affordable and keeping integrity at the forefront. —H. Overman

Think about it tenance. As is so often the case, especially as the Riverbay Board election approaches, some play the music they think others want to hear for their own gain. I’m sure we can all agree that we not only need experienced, competent and loyal staff, but sufficient numbers to provide around-the-clock coverage to this massive development. Co-op City is

the largest middle income housing development in the country, with over 15,300 apartments. This is truly a “city in a city,” and our needs are great especially as we reach 46 years. Laying off large numbers of workers that we depend on for vital services could prove to be penny wise and pound foolish and also a major inconvenience to us as cooperators. —Eva Kindaichi-Lazaar

Please be advised that we await approval of the N.Y.C. Buildings Department to proceed with the gas line replacement to the dryers. Permits have been applied for and designs submitted. Once we receive approval to proceed from the city, you will be advised. It will then be necessary to shut down the laundry room for 1-2 days, so that the work to replace the gas line can be performed. We apologize for the inconveniences caused. —Riverbay Management

Notice of elevator shutdown Building #2A

Please be advised that we will be performing repairs to Elevator #1, which necessitates taking the car out of service. The elevator is expected to be out of service on: Tuesday, March 31st & Wednesday, April 1st. We will be replacing the elevators hoist ropes during this shutdown. We will make every attempt to restore the elevator back to service as soon as possible. We do apologize for any inconveniences caused, and thank you for your patience and understanding. —Riverbay Management

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Important Notice to Shareholders of Building 20 Article SIXTH of your Occupancy Agreement provides, in part, that your lease automatically renews for an additional three (3) year period. You need to do nothing if you want your lease to extend for another three (3) year period. If you will be moving out at the end of your lease, notify Riverbay, in writing, Attention: Sales Support Office, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475, ninety (90) days prior to lease expiration.

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Co-op City Times / March 28, 2015

Public Safety Report CCPD aggressively enforces “NO DOG” rules in Co-op City BY LIEUTENANT PAM APOLLO The Co-op City Department of Public Safety reminds residents that under most circumstances dogs are not permitted within the premises of Co-op City. Service animals and dogs required for medically approved conditions are exceptions to Co-op City’s “NO DOG” rules. The Department of Public Safety works aggressively to identify households which are in violation of Co-op City’s “NO DOG” rules. Co-op City is a high-rise, multi-family cooperative which houses more than 65,000 residents. In order to provide residents with the high quality of life synonymous with Co-op City, it is not possible to permit dogs within the complex. Even visiting dogs are not permitted. Dogs present serious health and safety concerns which potentially threaten the well-being of all residents. The first line of defense in the enforcement of Co-op City’s “NO Dog” rules are observant cooperators. Concerned residents who see or hear dogs within an apartment are urged to call the Department of Public Safety, (718) 671-3050, or on our website, www.ccpd.us immediately. It is not necessary for persons to reveal their identity when calling. Callers may remain anonymous when calling. Please be sure to give all required information, including the location of the suspected dog, to the dispatcher prior to hanging up the phone. When a cooperator calls Public Safety in regards to a Dog Violation or any other lease infraction, the identity is not revealed to the offender. Later in the process in the case of an appeal, it may become necessary for a

cooperator to provide testimony if necessary when an affidavit for the issuance of a Community Complaint is signed. Cooperators should avoid approaching or getting into a conversation with a person observed to have a dog. There are a number of persons that are authorized to have dogs for a variety of reasons. Call Public Safety to determine if the dog is authorized. Public Safety can also be called if an authorized dog is observed to be barking for an extended period of time within the apartment. Public Safety officers are dispatched out to the location without delay to investigate the complaint. Various means of detection are utilized as part of the investigation process. High frequency dog whistles are utilized to detect dogs within apartments. They are used as part of routine building sweeps, as well as at specific locations where dogs are reported to be harbored. Once it is detected that there is an unauthorized dog within an apartment, a Co-op City Community Complaint is issued. The violation code for harboring a dog within an apartment is Code “Z” which states “Keeping or harboring dogs or any animals deemed potentially harmful to the health and safety of others.” Violations of Code “Z” carry a fine of One Hundred and Fifty Dollars ($150). Having a dog within a Co-op City apartment is a violation of the Riverbay lease rules and regulations #17 which states, “No dogs or other animals of any kind shall be kept or harbored in the leased premises.” After a Community Complaint is issued, the Cooperator Service Office and the Legal Department work to insure that the offending dog is removed from the premises. Violations of Co-op City’s “DOG

Passenger MTA travel cell phone use

The MTA is aware of the cell phone usage issue and have mounted advertising campaigns asking customers to be considerate of their fellow riders. This is a concern across the spectrum of public transit and some commuter rail lines have designated “Quiet Cars.” The MTA will continue to encourage bus customers to be considerate of their fellow New Yorkers when using cell phones. At present, there are no laws or regulations which prohibit a customer from using a personal cellular telephone while riding a MTA New York City Transit bus or MTA Bus Company buses. This issue is outside of the MTA’s jurisdiction. Banning cell phones from MTA New York City Transit buses or MTA Bus Company buses would require legislative action on either the city or state level.

Basement shutdown Building 21A/B/C

The basement will be closed to allow for thorough extermination of the area. There will be no elevator service to the basement during this time. Date: Wednesday, April 1, 2015 Time: 7:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience in this matter. —CSO (Bartow)

District Manager of CB 12 passes after long bout with cancer Carmen Rosa, the highly regarded District Manager of Community Board 12 in the Bronx, NY passed on Friday, March 20, after a long bout with cancer. Funeral services were held yesterday, Friday, March 27. Please keep Ms. Rosa’s family in your thoughts and prayers during this most difficult time.

Co-op City Department of Public Safety (718) 671-3050 • www.ccpd.us If you SEE something, SAY something!

RULES” present serious hazards to the health and safety of all residents. Dog violations are taken very seriously by Riverbay Corporation. The Co-op City Department of Public Safety would like to take this opportunity to wish everyone a happy springtime holiday season. Whether you celebrate Easter, Passover or another holiday, have a safe and enjoyable time. Do not be tempted to purchase any type of live animals for the holiday season. Dyed chicks or bunnies may look cute, but unfortunately, they become difficult to care for and most end up in animal shelters. Stick to chocolate chicks, bunnies or Girl Scout cookies, they are more appreciated. The Easter holiday is responsible for more candy sales than Halloween, Valentine’s Day or Christmas. Be sure to obey traffic and safety rules while operating a motor vehicle. Share the road safely with bicycles, skaters and pedestrians. Bicyclists should give pedestrians the same level of courtesy they expect from motorists. 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. Call Public Safety if you suspect one of your neighbors has an unauthorized dog within their apartment. 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.

Domestic hot & cold water shutdown Building 6

On Wednesday, April 1, there will be no domestic hot water or cold water in Building 6 from the hours of 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. in order to replace two 6-inch shutoff valves. During this shutdown, there will be no interruption to elevator service, 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 (Dreiser)

OPPORTUNITIES AT CO-OP CITY

Tell your friends, relatives and employers about:

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

For information on CONTRACT OPPORTUNITIES ONLY, please contact: Lenya Garcia at Lgarcia@riverbay corp.com; AND Barbara Penn at Bpenn@riverbaycorp.com. Please note that emails should be sent to both parties. Please DO NOT email resumes for EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES to the aforementioned emails. For EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES, please see bottom of the employment listings for specific directions.

CONTRACT SUMMARY

Contract 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

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

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

Board Prepares for Management Interviews Co-op City Times / March 28, 2015

Francine Jones

Resolution #13-110 to grant Dear cooperators, awards to cooperators whose Last week, the Board held an interview Director’s Viewpoint ideas/suggestions save Rivreadiness workshop and another one is erbay money. Cooperators scheduled for this week, headed by Riverbay’s Human Resources Director. Hiring a can win $500, $250 or $125, Secretary management company is one of the most plus dinner and newspaper important decisions that the Board will be recognition, if their moneyrequired to make in the near future and Board saving idea is used and proven to save Riverbay President Cleve Taylor wanted to be certain money. Special Projects Organizer, Joe Boiko, is that Board Directors were properly prepared. working on finalizing the rules, which are expected to Although the Management Search Ad Hoc be completed shortly. Dog Ad Hoc Committee Committee had already visited the sites of the Director Leah Graham heads this committee and three management companies that are being it was decided to organize a “Pet-Owners’ Forum.” considered, the President would like more Shareholders know that pets are here to stay and the Directors to also get a first-hand look at the developments that they manage. The intercommunity must adjust to this reality. That being view process is expected to take place in early April. said, there are certain rules that pet owners must adhere Do the Right Thing to. The meeting discussion included the matters of The Board must make tough decisions. The sharebarking, poop, biting, aggression, leash, insurance, parks, holders must also make tough decisions sometimes. tags, fines, etc. The committee will meet again before the Pet-Owners’ Forum takes place. Sometimes, we are placed in a position where it might be Cablevision unpopular to stand up for what we believe is correct. It The votes are in. 5,075 voted “Yes” and 4,206 voted can be difficult and even frightening to go against the grain, whether it involves a friend, partner, or family “No.” 206 votes were undetermined. Thanks to all that member. The shareholders that serve on Riverbay Board took the time to vote on this important community deciCommittees are urged to examine the “facts” on which sion. This is what cooperative living is all about. A coopthey must decide and make their decision based on erator called me to encourage me to vote “Yes” if and “facts” as opposed to “loyalty.” Remember, you are servwhen the Board should vote on this issue. In speaking with another cooperator, it appears that some residents still did ing on the committee to do what’s right and best for the not understand the bulk rate offer. In the future, please ask entire Co-op City community. Community Relations Committee all the questions you need in order to understand and vote. At the CRC, we welcomed Jerome Rice, President of Women’s History Month the NAACP Co-op City Branch, who informed us about Marian Wright Edelman, founder and President of the the employment for ex-felons called “Work Force Children’s Defense Fund, was the Women’s Day guest Success.” Also speaking on this topic was Jonathan speaker at the 62nd Annual Women’s Day service at Williams, who heads the Exodus Program at Abyssinian Abyssinian Baptist Church. She has been an advocate for Baptist Church. Community Board #10 President, Martin disadvantaged Americans for her entire professional life. Under her leadership CDF has become the nation’s Prince, informed us of the Department of Transportation’s strongest voice for children and families. The CDF’s Leave plans for street and traffic changes. Ms. Michelle Sajous distributed a list of the Riverbay Fund 2015 Events. No Child Behind mission is to ensure every child a We will soon be starting the Cooperators’ MoneyHealthy Start, a Head Start, a Fair Start, a Safe Start, and a Saving Reward Program that the Board passed as Moral Start in life and successful passage to adulthood

with the help of caring families and communities. Mrs. Edelman, a graduate of Spelman College and Yale Law School, began her career in the mid-60’s when, as the first Black woman admitted to the Mississippi Bar, she directed the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund office in Jackson, Mississippi. Mrs. Edelman informed us that her mother raised 12 foster children and the church was the leadership center. Children were community property - community co-parenting. Black parents must step up so that we do not go backwards. Children need families and parents to tell them what is important. Adults need to be examples of how we should live. There is an adult problem. You must support the child you brought into the world. If not, you are part of the problem. If you abuse tobacco and drugs, you are part of the problem. Since 1968, we have lost more children to gun violence than all the lynchings in history. We need to tell our boys and girls the same rules about sex – ABSTAIN. 80% of our children cannot read on grade level and they are being expelled from school for minor infractions, like attendance. In my opinion, if you don’t like children, get out of the classroom; don’t be a teacher. If you are spending more money on drugs and entertainment, rather than scholarships, then you are part of the problem. It is about community. It is not about us. States are spending 2-3 times more on prisons than they do on education. We must influence our children to be the leaders of the world. They must also carry on our great tradition. Incarceration is the second era of slavery. We must treat children fairly. We need to plan ahead and protect our children and invest in our children. Don’t be afraid of being criticized. Speak up when you see something being done to harm a child. Dr. King is not coming back. Therefore, we must continue doing the things he did. It is about saving America; it is not about us. Condolences are extended to the family of Dr. Yosef A.A. ben-Jochannan, historian, author, lecturer, who joined the ancestors on March 19, 2015. Contact me at: Francine Jones, Board of Directors, Riverbay Corporation, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475 or call 718-671-5957.

Income Affidavits 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. 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

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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.

Public Safety working with NYS DEC to investigate cause of geese deaths The Department of Public Safety recently reported the sighting of 6 to 8 Canadian geese found dead on Co-op City grounds over the last couple 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

Small hole in Garage 2 ramp repaired

BY JIM ROBERTS

A small hole that appeared in the first-floor ramp in Garage 2 on Monday was mended with steel plates secured to the concrete under the direction of an engineer and cooperators can safely use the garage until a permanent repair is made next month. The 3-inch diameter hole in the concrete and four or five cracks nearby likely occurred when water and salt from the heavy winter snow this year found its way below the surface, according to Obed Torres, Riverbay Garage Supervisor. Riverbay Director of Safety Kevin Keenan said an inspection of the ramp revealed a patch of crumbling concrete going from the ramp on the first floor to the second floor. Keenan and Riverbay’s Director of Construction Tony Rasulo both responded and called in an engineer who determined that the steel plates should be installed. The steel plates were transported from the Power Plant and Wednesday morning the ramp in the garage was re-opened to the public. Traffic was rerouted around the ramp until the plates were installed. Riverbay will now meet with Neoguard, the vendor who is responsible for the membrane that protects the concrete in the garages. Neoguard has already completed routine maintenance repairs in Garages 7 and 8 and is scheduled to do maintenance on Garage 2 in April, according to Torres.

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.

There’s a Lot of Garbage Going on at this Waste Facility Plant

Can you believe that this board president was apparently so upset with my article from last week on the garbage issue that he called the Sanitation department, on a Saturday, so that they can come here to give us a presentation on why we need to continue to waste our money on this senseless program? Wasting Cash on Our Trash Everyone that has spoken to me about my plan for handling our trash is in agreement that we should stop hauling garbage from our buildings to the Peartree waste facility plant so that we can save about $3 million a year. “Why should we have to waste money that we don’t have on garbage? We pay taxes. So, let the Sanitation department pick up the trash from our buildings. Someone made a lot of money setting up this waste facility plant.” Personally, I believe that these comments are accurate. And, I feel that something is going on at this garbage plant. Regardless, we have to put a stop to this nonsense. A Really Good Plan My plan calls for this board to set up a program with the Sanitation department so that they can pick up our garbage about 5 times a week. Thereafter, we should take the following measures to make sure that this plan works very well for this community. We should have garbage cans that close in a very tight manner. We should bring in safe and effective cleansing agents to control the odors in our garbage rooms. We should keep our garbage rooms very clean. Our exterminators should work diligently to prevent any possible invasion of

Co-op City Times / March 28, 2015

Daryl Johnson

Director’s Viewpoint

roaches and rodents. Finally, we should bring our trash outside only when the garbage trucks arrive at our buildings. Therefore, in my opinion, there is no way that skunks, raccoons, or other animals will be able to touch our garbage. And, we can save about $3 million a year if we implement this plan. The Board President Reacts Why would this board president call up the Sanitation department, on a Saturday, to try to prevent this community from saving $3 million a year—on garbage? Moreover, why would he keep us on the hook for $3 million a year so that he can keep this garbage plant open? Based on that question, what do you think could be happening with the garbage at this plant? Bottom line: This community is fed up with this nonsense. And, now, I believe that lots of cooperators are ready to take action against this board president and his board supporters. The Increases Our cooperators are also upset with this president’s imposition of a 4½ percent carrying charge increase and a 10 percent garage increase onto this community. This is horrible because these increases will probably hurt a lot of our cooperators. Nevertheless, HCR will probably approve

these increases. Community Reaction From what I’ve heard, this community is furious with this board president. “This guy needs to go. How can we get rid of him and the directors that are working with him?” are questions that cooperators are asking me on a frequent basis. And, now, lots of cooperators are calling for a community-wide petition to get rid of this president and his supporters. This action might happen very soon. Anonymous Letter A group of cooperators were not pleased with this board president’s column, dated March 14, on the ‘The right to vote: Selma, Alabama to Co-op City.’ So, they sent a letter, dated March 17, to me to voice their displeasure. “Cleve Taylor has offended African Americans because he is comparing Selma, Alabama’s right to vote to Cablevision’s vote. Selma, Al. violated our civil rights. Cablevision is not a basic necessity. A ‘no vote’ to Cablevision is not a violation of our civil rights.” Cablevision Plan There was not enough votes from the community for the Cablevision plan to pass. But, unfortunately, this president will bring this Cablevision plan up for a vote with the board. So, again, television subscribers might be with Cablevision for 5 years without any means of cancellation if this board approves this plan. Summer Jobs - Sign Up Immediately Please tell the youths that you know 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. Close Are you sick and tired of this nonsense with this board president and his supporters? If yes, then, we will probably get a petition going soon and request to have a shareholders’ meeting and make a resolution to remove him and the entire board. Thereafter, we will probably mail a voting ballot to every shareholder, in regards to this resolution. Then, this community will need to install a new board that will work for the best interests of this community. 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 dar ylhjohnson@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.

Co-op City Times / March 28, 2015

The Possibilities Co-op City Times / March 28, 2015

Last week, HCR sent correspondence to Riverbay Corporation Board members stat- Director’s Viewpoint ing, “It behooves the Housing Company *Removed for SCRIE/DRIE and vacancies (at a higher amount). Apt breakdown unavailable at printing. Board to publicly explain…the primary reaAmount accounts for 13,712 apartments, is less than 4.5% and ends after one year. son for this increase is to satisfy the funding of the labor compensation related lawsuit with less. A smaller increase of 1 or 2% after all measures No 4.5%, no garage judgement, payment obligation that will be have been taken would suffice. increase, after one (1) year, carry out the proposed due and forthcoming.” As Directors serving the shareholders, I feel it is 10% garage raise and a more reasonable increase. That being said, cooperators are advised to (2) Budget cut/Generate revenue - I cannot important to explore all possible ways to eliminate or send any comments regarding the increase postagree with the increase before we have done serireduce this increase. HCR states the PRIMARY reason marked by May 1, 2015. Comments should be ous cuts in our budget. Several months ago, indefor the increase is the lawsuit. This speaks volumes. It addressed as indicated in the pendent contractors for plaster and painting were says to me that although we may have received an Co-op City Times. While it is important to voice replaced with permanent local DC9 painters. This increase, it would not have been the amount we are any concern that you may have, it is most imporincreased the employee payroll and increased our requesting. Although $900,000 (as of March 31, 2014) is tant that HCR be given solutions to offset the benefits and pension obligations. It also reduced frequently mentioned, after paying our bills we’ve also 4.5% proposed increase that a majority of the the hours of services to the cooperators. The independent had “0” but we paid our bills. It did not send us into foreBoard voted for. When sending your comments, include contractor worked until 6 p.m. or later Monday through closure or receivership. Bank amounts fluctuate from your suggestions on how you think this can be accomSaturday based on one unit price. We were not financially month to month. (e.g., fuel costs are highest in the winter, plished. Make sure to attend the scheduled meeting HCR responsible for overtime pay, holiday pay or contributions than the summer, with spring and fall being the lowest). will oversee. to the union’s pension fund. I am a union person and As these bills become due, it produces positives or negaThere are several possible alternative solutions that I Riverbay is a union shop with 6 unions, but I believe this tives with our cash. am not sure have been explored entirely. was not the best economic decision to cut cost. The As of the last four months, after paying our bills, we (1) Assessment - I asked our General Counsel about Budget Committee requested departments submit 10% had (all $ in millions): the assessment and he stated “HCR will allow a special budget decreases. We should be able to implement a 10% assessment.” HCR understands the SCRIE and DRIE reduction across the board from various departments. program would not cover assessments, therefore I believe Along with that recommendation, the Budget Committee Riverbay and HCR can look at ways to accommodate the also has suggestions for generating revenue. I am sure this approximately 1300 shareholders by requesting a waiver information along with other suggestions will be forwardfor those on SCRIE and DRIE prior to January 1, 2015 or ed to HCR for consideration to reduce the amount of the crediting them due to special circumstances. The 4.5% increase. increase will not be paid by those on SCRIE and DRIE, Remember: Riverbay is a Limited Profit Corporation (3) Reserves - There is $60 million in reserves for capbut this increase is permanent for over 13,000 shareholdital projects scheduled to commence at a future date. If we not a for-profit corporation. ers. The assessment is a one-shot deal that can be paid increased payment to this capital fund reserve account, Declining incomes and rising housing costs have creover time or in full. If the 4.5% resolution was rescinded, would our request be rejected? I would like to see a formal ated an urgent need in New York for moderate income we could explore other options. A special assessment of written response from Wells Fargo indicating their denial families seeking safe, decent and affordable housing, the $600 per unit (13000) for one year payable at $50 per and why. Allowing us the ability to utilize this money also key word is affordable. To paraphrase the Governor, "… month generates $7.8 million or based on unit size applygives us time to implement any budget cuts we want to … it's an investment in the future of communities and ing the February 15, 2015 carrying charges (used in the make and generate income. neighborhoods all across New York." Cablevision bulk agreement offer): Based on a monthly The job of the Board is to ask and the job of manageI am always interested in hearing your thoughts on varrate by apartment size, 3-rooms-$25, 3.5-$30, 4-$35, 4.5 ment is to direct each department to suggest tangible and ious issues. I can be reached by mail at: Leslie Peterson, and 5 size apt-$40, 6 rooms-$50, 6.5-$55 and 7 roomsRiverbay Board Director, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, viable reductions without diminishing the service or qual$60 totaling monthly $537,220 and at the end of one year NY 10475, telephone at 718-320-1370, or e-mail at dadity of life to shareholders. Accountability, job performtotaling $6,446,640. dpeterson@aol.com. ance, training and tighter controls will allow us to do more The assessment would cover our lawsuit obligation.

Leslie Peterson

Co-op City Times / March 28, 2015

Most recently, another not-for-profit, FEGS, that was providing a valuable service to low and no-income Bronx residents and other boroughs, collapsed. According to a cooperator who worked with the former Gloria Wise Boys & Girls Club, the scenario appears the same. Reportedly, the top CEOs paid themselves enormous salaries and are walking away in great shape. Cooperators employed by this not-for-profit are seeking employment; some with success. Please encourage cooperators to visit the Riverbay Board office at 2049 Bartow Avenue for job posting. It appears that a “select few” of financially powerful individuals with deep pockets are guiding policies to ensure that there will be no “power sharing” when it comes to CEO’s and control of not-for-profits in the Bronx and other boroughs. Awesome Responsibility This Director was reminded in a letter received from a cooperator on August 1, 2013 that providing services to the youth in Co-op City is an awesome responsibility. A concern of this cooperator was who-what-when & how? The bottom line is “getting the former Bingo Hall” approved to be used as a state-of-the-art Center for Youth and Community. The other factor

Collapse of Bronx Not-For-Profit Co-op City Times / March 28, 2015

Evelyn Turner

Director’s Viewpoint

is, in my opinion, about gender and connections. In other words, how can anyone (another female) have the audacity to advocate moving the Riverbay Fund, Inc. to another level? We already have awesome fun indoor and outdoor activities. We even have an Annual College, Career & Resource Fair. Well, it’s a reason we celebrate Women’s History Month and strong women and girls are the reason nations survive and advance, in my opinion. Nevertheless, according to history, women still don’t make the money men usually make for the same job. Please be informed that the Riverbay Fund, Inc. has a PLAN OF ACTION/PROGRAM DESIGN like no other in the Bronx. We are moving this initiative that, in my opinion, mainstream foundations and corporations will fund. This Director has personally obtained corporate resources in other states and most recently, Farmingdale, L.I. The Fund has

reached out to our elected officials for help. I believe the possibility exists that the response we have received from HUD can be waived. Please assist by reaching out to our Congressman like other groups did when they wanted a “waive.” No one agency can do it all. The concept is power sharing and collaboration and ensuring that there is NO corruption at the top. With parents and strategic partners, I believe we can care for our own without “corruption” at the top that has plagued yet another Bronx not-for-profit. Losing Our Youth’s No Arrest Status The calls are coming in weekly of arrests in Co-op City of our young boys and GIRLS! We need to provide a safety network so we can catch more youth before they fall. No one agency or parent can do it all! What we have in Section 5 is great; however, we need and deserve more. Our Public Safety Department is doing their job of arresting and locking up all who they catch breaking the rules and law. They cannot be expected to be Social Workers or Mental Health Profes-sionals. Cooperators experiencing other crisis need help in their immediate community. The Riverbay

Fund, Inc. has a program design that will address that. We will provide a myriad of opportunities to help families and individuals find the help they need. When communities provide high quality support for families, children can get on with the business of growing and developing and parents can invest their energies in nurturing, rather than worrying. The Riverbay Fund will also be a source of care and fun for cooperators with disabilities. Riverbay Board Meeting The Board will be meeting to address several pertinent issues that will be highlighted in the President’s Report. The Budget, Cablevision, Interviewing a Management Company, Increase in Monthly Maintenance and Lawsuits are just a few of the “hot topics” to be covered. The bottom line is that we want the best long-term outcomes possible. We want our community to continue to be a great place to live with a “waiting list.” Say Something Thanks to all cooperators who are expressing their concerns and opinions. Your Voice Is Important! You may reach me at: Evelyn M. Turner – eturner@riverbayboard.com 718-320-8088.

Co-op City Times / March 28, 2015

Health News

Spring Allergy Season is imminent – Despite this Winter’s snow and cold temperatures!

Montefiore expert provides tips on symptoms to watch, how to find relief

This winter was one of the coldest on record, but spring allergy season is already beginning and it’s time for sufferers to start preparing now. An estimated 50 million Americans suffer from seasonal allergies, which are commonly called hay fever. Symptoms include itchy eyes, nose and throat; sneezing; stuffy or runny nose; tearing or dark circles under the eyes. “Even with snow still on the ground, trees have started budding and are the first to produce pollen, creating major problems for people with allergies,” said David Rosenstreich, M.D., chief of the Division of Allergy and Immunology at Montefiore Medical Center. “The symptoms people experience often resemble a common cold, but, if it happens every year at this time, it’s most likely to be allergies.” Allergy symptoms result from an overreaction by the body’s immune system, which mistakes pollen for a foreign invader and attacks it – leading to the release of chemicals called histamines into the blood. As they travel through the bloodstream, the histamines latch onto receptors on a variety of cells, causing them to swell. That inflammation is what makes so many allergy sufferers miserable. People with asthma are especially affected by allergies and may have asthma attacks, which can be dangerous and even life-threatening. Asthma often is triggered by allergies; though most people with allergies do not develop asthma. Over-the-counter medications often reduce allergy symptoms, by blocking the histamine from causing cells to swell. But people who experience difficulty breathing or symptoms that become more severe should seek medical attention. A physician may be able to prescribe stronger medications if needed. “By taking medicine early, you can prevent the symptoms before they begin,” Dr. Rosenstreich said. “If you start after the symptoms are in full swing, it’s much harder to stop the allergic reaction than to prevent it from the beginning.” In addition to medications, lifestyle changes can help relieve symptoms. Several to consider include: • Limiting outdoor activities during days with high pollen counts. • Keeping windows closed (at home or in the car) to keep pollen out. • Installing your air conditioners early, since they’re ideal for filtering the outside air that comes into your home. • Washing your hair after coming indoors. • Refraining from mowing lawns or raking leaves because this stirs up pollen and molds. • Avoiding hanging sheets or clothes outside to dry. There are generally three pollen seasons that vary in different parts of the country. Early spring is typically when trees pollinate, with birch, cedar, cottonwood and pine trees causing the biggest allergic triggers. Tree pollination in the Northeast has already begun, according to Dr. Rosenstreich, and lasts through early June, but can be almost yearround in warmer climates. Grass pollen allergies typically arise in late spring, and weeds cause hay fever from the summer through the fall. Ragweed is often one of the biggest offenders in most regions, as it can grow in nearly every environment. “There’s no reason for people with allergies to suffer,” Dr. Rosenstreich said. “As long as you take the proper precautions, you should be able to enjoy the outdoors and make the most of the warm weather.” David L. Rosenstreich, M.D., is Board Certified in Allergy & Immunology and Internal Medicine, and is a professor in both the Department of Medicine and the Department of Microbiology and Immunology at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine. He is the director of the Division of Allergy and Immunology in the Department of

Medicine at Montefiore Medical Center, and codirector of the Montefiore Asthma Center. Dr. Rosenstreich has received many awards, including the Danziger Distinguished Scholar Award in Microbiology and Immunology and a Public Health Service Commendation for his work with the U.S. Public Health Service. As the University Hospital and academic medical center for Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Montefiore is renowned for its clinical excellence,

scientific discovery and commitment to its community. Recognized among the top hospitals nationally and regionally by U.S. News & World Report, Montefiore provides compassionate, patient- and family-centered care and educates the healthcare professionals of tomorrow. The medical center derives its inspiration for excellence from its patients and community, and continues to be on the frontlines of developing innovative approaches to care.

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DYCD begins accepting applications for New York City’s Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) City residents ages 14-24 have until Friday, April 10 to apply for lottery

New York City Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD) Commissioner Bill Chong has announced that DYCD accepting applications for the 2015 Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) through Friday, April 10. SYEP, the nation’s largest summer youth employment initiative, provides New York City young people between the ages of 14 and 24 with up to six weeks of entry-level experience at worksites in all five boroughs. Participants are selected by lottery for the program, which runs from July 6 through August 15. “My first job and love of public service are the result of the Summer Youth Employment Program, which taught me work ethic and positively affected the career choices I have made,” said DYCD Commissioner Bill Chong. “Studies show that SYEP improves school attendance, offers new skills, reduces incarceration rates and keeps teens and young adults safe—including youth who wouldn’t otherwise have access to paying jobs—and I urge eligible New Yorkers to apply today for more opportunities tomorrow.” “This program offers a wonderful opportunity for teens to get real-world

experience and explore their interests,” said NYC Schools Chancellor Carmen Fariña. “This is a great way for students to stay engaged and keep learning during the summer months, and I strongly encourage them to apply.” SYEP participants are compensated for their work at thousands of diverse worksites, including government agencies, hospitals, summer camps, nonprofits, small businesses, law firms, museums, sports enterprises and retail. SYEP also offers workshops on job readiness, career exploration and financial literacy, and opportunities to continue education and social growth. Specialized programming for disabled, foster care, runaway/homeless and court-involved young people are also available. Ladders for Leaders is an employer-paid internship component of SYEP for youth aged 16-21. Last year, more than 47,000 young New Yorkers were employed and nearly 8,500 worksites were developed in all five boroughs. Youth can apply online or at a participating community-based organization during the application period. Worksites interested in providing jobs have until Saturday, May 16, to apply. Online applications for both are avail-

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March, 17, 2015

The Sales Committee meeting was held on March 16, 2015. The information being submitted reflects information ending February 28, 2015. • There are currently 2,402 applicants on the waiting list, an increase of 89 new applicants 1 Bedroom 783 2 Bedrooms 1,157 3 Bedrooms 462 • There were 171 vacant apartments: 2 model apartments 26 applicants have closing dates 6 are awaiting Citibank approval 3 transfers (need updated income information and family composition) 25 applicants are awaiting HCR approval 22 being prepared for HCR 12 scheduled to see apartments 63 offered apartments, haven’t responded (approx. 10 days to respond) 12 awaiting number, then can be sent to HCR • There are 87 apartments over 90 days (accruing vacancy loss) Some applicants have move-in

dates or accepted and awaiting approval from HCR. There are others that have been offered, but not accepted yet, and (2) two are model apartments. • Discussed revising the two (2) bedroom waiting list to allow it to move along faster (2 bedroom with balcony/ 2 bedroom without balcony) • Suggest apartments be restored immediately upon receipt of keys. • Discussed revenue generating closing fees for new shareholders. • Requested staging of model apartments by Bob’s Furniture-awaiting response. • Discussed selecting two different model apartments (2 bedrooms) to show diversity. • Discussed preparation of the first taping of the New Cooperator Orientation meeting. The dress rehearsal will be on April 7, 2015. The final will be taped on Tuesday, April 21, 2015. The next meeting is scheduled for April 20. —Director Leslie Peterson, Chair

(Board Committee Reports are published in compliance with Resolution 96-33, however, the work of Board Committee is preliminary and has to be approved by the full Board.)

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

MetroCard Bus to visit Co-op City next week The MetroCard Bus will be visiting all three Co-op City locations again next week, enabling customers to sign up for or refill their Reduced-Fare MetroCard, purchase or add money to an existing MetroCard, and purchase E-Z Pass On the Go tags. On Thursday, April 2, and again on Thursday, April 16, the MetroCard bus will be at the Bartow Mall on Co-op City Blvd. (in front of the Bingo Hall and the eyecare center), from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.; at Dreiser Loop (Park on Debs Place) from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and at Einstein Loop (Elgar Place) from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. MTA New York City Transit advises its customers that there are two kinds of traveling MetroCard Service Centers: the MetroCard Bus and the MetroCard Van. Both vehicles make regularly scheduled stops in all five boroughs each month. The MetroCard Bus, which stops in Co-op City, travels around the city, stopping at senior citizen centers, shopping centers and along major bus routes. Customers can handle all of their MetroCard needs, whether it is applying for or refilling a Reduced-Fare MetroCard, buying or refilling a regular MetroCard or asking MetroCard-related questions. Senior citizens and people with disabilities may apply for the Reduced-Fare MetroCard on the Bus. They will need photo ID and seniors must show proof of age (at least 65 years old). The MetroCard Van, like the Bus, travels around the city with helpful on-board staff ready to sell Unlimited and Pay-Per-Ride MetroCards, add money to regular and Reduced-Fare MetroCards and answer questions. Reduced-Fare MetroCard applications are available. EZ Pass On The Go tags are also available for purchase on both the Bus and the Van. The MetroCard Bus and Van do not operate on the following holidays: New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas. Customers may also want to explore the EasyPay

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Spanish-American Community Club Please join us on the 2nd Thursday of every month at 8:00 p.m. Everyone is welcome – not just members! The nomination of club officers took place on Thursday, March 12th and elections were held on Thursday, March 26th. Results will be published next week. The club has planned another ‘Vegas Night’ fundraiser for Saturday, March 28th in the club room from 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Admission is $2 at the door. Try your luck with us! The Youth Committee will be sponsoring its Easter Party on Saturday, April 4th at 3:00 p.m. in the club room. The Visitation Committee will make its monthly visit to Bay Park on Sunday, April 19th at 1:00 p.m. The Installation of Officers Dinner will be held

Section Five Association

Hello, neighbors. Spring is in the air. First, we are glad to report that Pat Bonaparte is out of the hospital and is in rehabilitation at Workman Circle Multicare Center, right here in the Bronx. Pauline is one of many who visited Pat. We are happy to know that Pat was in good spirits and we all wish her well and that she will be home soon. Section 5 Association is up and running and have many things to pursue for the year of 2015. Bay Plaza mall traffic - The President of Section 5 Association, Robert Hedpepth, stated that representatives from the association will attend Cooperators United of Co-op City meeting to be held on Tuesday, March 24, 7 p.m. at Bartow, Rm. 31. Robert expressed that we will continue to be more involved in the role regarding the one lane traffic going through Section 5. A sign is needed designating the area as a SCHOOL ZONE, also children that attend late classes at P.S.160, the kids are seen crossing the streets with no school guard on duty. Robert also stated the concern for pedestrians, school buses also in the path of this one lane traffic going south or north. He stated we must stay on top of this to let DOT, our elected officials and our community know the association is working along with others at preventive measures to keep our children and neighbors safe in the midst of the increased traffic as a result of the new mall. SECTION 5 FUN DAY - is scheduled for Saturday, 8/22, and raindate, 8/29. We are getting started with the planning. All building and townhouse presidents and representatives of Section 5, please note: the next meeting is scheduled for Thurs., April 16th at 7 p.m. The Chairperson for the planning committee is Linda Werner. —H. Overman

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on Friday, April 24th at Maestro’s beginning at 7:00 p.m. Tickets are $55 for members and $75 for nonmembers, due by April 9th. Contact Joe Rodriguez at (917) 656-0811, Nora Rivera at (646) 338-5061 or Alfonso Gonzalez at (347) 249-3403 for more information. There will be no ‘Social Friday’ in April. The Fair Committee is hosting a casino trip on Saturday, May 2nd. More information will be available soon. The Spanish-American Community Club is pleased to announce that applications for the Tony Mondesire Scholarship Award are available. Please note: the applications are being distributed to ALL students of higher education - NOT just members and their families. The forms will be available in Room 16 of Dreiser Loop Center at any of our monthly meet-

ings, either the 2nd Thursday of every month or at the Board of Directors meetings on the 1st Tuesday of each month. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and residents of the Bronx. Students must carry a minimum of 12 credits per semester at an accredited institution for at least one year. Applications must be returned by May 15, either by mail, or to a member of the Scholarship Board of Trustees. After January 31st, membership renewal dues are $48. Additional information for all of our upcoming club events, as well as details concerning the club in general, can be found on our website: http://spanamcccc.synthasite.com. You may also contact the club at (718) 3797017 or email us at SpanAmCCCC@gmail.com. —Carmen Rodriguez

Co-op City Times / March 28, 2015

Broun Place Townhouse Association

It was the privilege of Broun Place Townhouse Association to have Mr. Joe Boiko, Riverbay Director of Elevator Services and Special Projects, as our guest speaker last Thursday. Mr. Boiko spoke on so many issues and explained so many others. This is a great way for cooperators to be informed. Everyone should attend their association meetings. Of particular interest was the asbestos abatement. We wanted an update of when Co-op City could be relieved of being required to spend this money on a problem that has proven to be non-existent for years. The program survives on fear and we need to pursue being relieved from it. Interesting that a renowned cooperator also wrote on the issue in last week’s Co-op City Times. Thank you to all the Broun Place Board Executive Officers: President: Mrs. Eva Kindaichi-Lazaar; Vice President: Mrs. Vivian Burrus; Treasurer: Ms. Lillian

Building 10 Association

The next general meeting of the association will take place on Monday, April 27 at 7:00 p.m. (door open 6:45 p.m.) The speaker for the evening will be from the Fire Department. Subject: “Fire Safety Education.” For the shareholders who have not paid their association dues for the year, you can do so at the meeting. We are still looking for a youth chairperson. You will not work on this committee alone. Please volunteer a small portion of your time. Mark your calendar: Section 2 presents “Summer Fun Day,” June 20, 12–6 p.m. (at the park between Carver Loop and Casals Place). This event is a Block Party to celebrate family, friends and the community that brings them together. Join us for a day of fun. NEW COOPERATORS: We welcome you to our meeting. The association is comprised of shareholders. Come down to the next meeting and discuss your concerns within our buildings and community. We would like to thank the hostesses, Janis and Ruby, for March 27th Ladies Night. —Maxine Sullivan

Assemblyman Benedetto’s 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 assembly member’s offices at 3602 East Tremont Avenue and 177 Dreiser Loop, U.S. Representative Eliot Engel’s Office at Dreiser Community Center, Room 4, Riverbay’s Corporation office at Bartow Community Center, Church of the Savior at 920 Baychester Avenue or at high school guidance counselor’s offices. All applications are due by Monday, April 13. For more information, contact the assemblymember’s office at 718-892-2235.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

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

Richardson; Secretary: Ms. Grace Emanuel and Ms. Lana Spaulding, our support person and all who attended. “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. The election season has begun; neighbors, please vote every time you have the opportunity. Vote, so that the ones you like less have less of a chance. Please remember this with our “Riverbay Board Election Season” coming up. We are lucky to have corner waste cans at almost every corner. Yet bottles, bags, etc. are strewn in the gutters. Please use the green waste cans. The signs at

our northern dumpster pad have been repaired, thank you, mysterious repair person. 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.” Please share your tidings with Eva or a member of our board. We hope all who celebrate Palm Sunday have a joyous day. —Eva Lazaar

Co-op City Times / March 28, 2015

Building 13 Association

TODAY: 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, chat and listen to good music. All are welcome to come and join the fun and by all means, bring a friend. Our Paint Party held Friday, March 20th was well attended in spite of the snow. We thank all who participated and special thanks to our artist, Lelia Dickenson, for teaching us how to create our Picassos. The next Paint Party is scheduled for Friday, April 24. We want to thank the American Red Cross for the Disaster Preparedness Presentation workshop last Saturday. The shareholders learned a lot and were encouraged to attend the event again when the National Reserve gives their presentation along with a well-stocked backpack. Check for future events at www.prepare.ny.gov. After an hour break, we had interesting, revealing, often humorous conversation during the Women Keeping It Real group session. It’s an inspiring, insightful and informative social gath-

ering. The group meets every two months so watch for the next date. You don’t want to miss it! Our next building meeting will held on Thursday, April 2, at 7:00 p.m. Join us as we learn and discuss what’s happening in our community. Interested in an event, let us know. The time has come for you to renew your membership in the Association. Your association strives 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. The association’s 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, we have in the past, notarized the annual affidavits with their membership. This year, along with your $5 membership to the Building 13 Association Inc., we will again notarize your affidavit (must have proper identification). Please check the bulletin board in the lobby for dates and times. REMINDER: Balance for our dinner event held at Sur La Table, led and instructed by chefs and culinary professionals is due by April 4. It’s scheduled

Hello, neighbors. I hope the first week of spring has treated you well. Although it snowed on the first day of spring, the warmer temps are on their way. We will be having a Building Meeting on Tuesday, March 31st at 7 p.m. Please come down and attend to get building news, share any concerns, and meet your neighbors. Having a strong building association helps get your voice heard. If you don’t like how things are being handled in your community, city and beyond, start getting involved.

Technology Tuesday will start early April. At these events, we will be showing you how today’s tech and gadgets work. We will teach how to use your smartphone, tablets and laptops. We will be discussing how social media works. We will even teach about the internet streaming devices which can help you save money on your cable bill. So, look out for more information on Tech Tuesdays. Who’s the Best Cook in Building 33? Do you think you are? Or know

somebody who can really throw down in the kitchen? Well, I’ve been thinking about holding a cooking contest. Please help decide what food we should compete in making. Once we have decided on what we will be making, we will have residents of the building be the judge. So please use our new Building 33 Hotline number, 347-746-0608; you can text ideas or leave a voicemail with your thoughts. Our well wishes continue to be with Building President Ms. Pat on her

recovery, as well as any other sick and shut-in neighbors. Get well soon. 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: bldg33Assoc@gmail.com. —Tobias Garcia

At our general meeting on March 12, our special guest was Mr. Cleve Taylor, President Riverbay Board of Directors. Mr. Taylor generously provided the cooperatives with current information relating to the possible 4.5% increase in carrying charges and cable charges package. In addition to the information he shared with us, he also emphasized our duty to vote, no matter if your vote is a yes or a no; it is important to exercise your right to vote. Let your voice be heard! We thank him for his time and the time he took to answer our questions and concerns. Our next general meeting will be held on Thursday, April 9, at 7:30 p.m. in the meeting room in rear of Building 4B. Light refreshments will be served and don’t forget the 50/50 raffle. Thanks to everyone who supporrted our fundraiser “Fish Fry and Bake Sale” on March 21st. You asked and hopefully we delivered. Continue to make suggestions regarding ideas for fundraisers. Proceeds help in many ways (e.g. children’s Halloween

party, building decorations, yearly college scholarship awards, senior Thanksgiving luncheon, etc). The Easter holiday is fast approaching and we will be hosting an Easter egg hunt for Building 4 on April 4th from 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. The age group for this year will be for children ages 1 to 10. Special Note: The building membership drive is still in progress. We are aware the inclimate weather minimized our drive this year. For your convenience, envelopes will be placed under apartment doors for those who did not have the opportunity to pay their membership due of $5 per household. *This fund also contributes to the events mentioned above. FYI Game day is every Thursday from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Except the 2nd Thursday of the month when we prepare for our monthly general building meeting. We are also planning to restart our Movie Night on the 3rd Friday of each

month (TBA). Check bulletin boards and lobby postings for date and time. Congratulations to all those celebrating a birthday or special event/occasion in April. Get well wishes are extended

to the sick and shut-in. Remember, this is our home: “IF YOU SEE SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING.” —Yvonne Burrus (DW)

Last Saturday, the American Red Cross presented Disaster Preparedness at the Building 13 Association. The meeting was well attended; we thank those who took the time to come in.

for Saturday, April 18 at 2 p.m. Summer Fun Day is scheduled for June 20, from 12 p.m.-6 p.m. between Carver Loop and Casals Place. We will be selling shirts, with a fantastic design submitted by Building 9 President, Jerome Rice. Checks for Building 13 events should be made payable to Building 13 Assoc.

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Use of Co-op City apartments that are grounds for eviction Co-op City Times / March 28, 2015

BY ROZAAN BOONE

Shareholders who cease maintaining their Co-op City apartments as their primary residence face eviction in accordance with the terms of their occupancy agreement and state regulations. According to the occupancy agreement of the Riverbay Corporation, which is signed by every new incoming shareholder, the shareholder agrees: “Not to sell, assign, transfer, mortgage, encumber or create any charge upon this Agreement, nor sublet the leased premises or any part thereof or cause the leased premises or any part thereof or suffer the same to be used for any business, commercial or professional purposes or for any purposes other than as a private dwelling apartment of the primary residence of the Member and his immediate family. The Member further agrees that no boarders or perma-

nent guests shall be permitted.” Section “FOURTH,” Subsection 10. Furthermore, the New York State Division of Homes and Community Renewal (DHCR), the state supervisory agency for Mitchell-Lama developments such as Co-op City, in Section 1712-5.3 (a) of its regulations, itemizes several grounds for termination of a lease by the housing company, one of which is item #12 which states, “Tenant, cooperator, or other individual does not occupy the dwelling unit as his or her primary residence;” and item #13, “The dwelling unit is used for illegal or immoral purposes, including but not limited to the unlawful trade, manufacture, distribution, storage, and/or sale of marijuana or any controlled substance as defined in Public Health Law, Section 3306, and Penal Law, Section 220.00.” While the state regulations outline several other grounds for the housing

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company to terminate the lease of a shareholder, this article highlights the use of apartments for illegal or immoral purposes and failure of the shareholder not to maintain the dwelling unit as their primary residence. Increasingly, ads are showing up on Craigslist and other websites advertising apartments either for sale or sublet in Co-op City, as well as apartments being used for illicit business endeavors. Michael Munns, Riverbay’s Senior Attorney, said shareholders cannot sublet their apartment because it must be used as their primary dwelling. For the most part, vigilant neighbors report abuses to the occupancy agreement to their CSO Office. They oftentimes report when the shareholder of record has moved out, but is illegally subletting the apartment, or when there’s a lot of traffic in and out of an apartment at all times of the day

and night. Complaints to the CSO office may be made anonymously and should contain as much details as possible. Helpful information, if known, includes, approximate date shareholder moved out, where shareholder moved to, names and family composition of illegal subletters or any other information that may help establish that the shareholder has moved out of the apartment. Riverbay investigates complaints of possible illegal subletting or an illegal business operating out of an apartment and if reasonably confirmed, legal action is commenced to evict the shareholder. Munns said that if a shareholder is evicted for violating the primary residence provision of the lease, the shareholder faces costs and fees including, attorney fees, court costs, marshal fees, locksmith fees, moving and storage costs and possible

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Co-op City Times / March 28, 2015

NOTICES FROM DHCR Mr. George Chan NYS HCR Management Bureau 25 Beaver Street - 61h Floor New York, NY 10004

Dear George:

Re: Carrying Charge Increase

At this past Wednesday's Board meeting, the Board adopted a resolution which approved the proposed budget. This proposed budget calls for a 4.5% increase in carrying charges, along with a 10% increase in garage parking charges. Both increases are to be effective June 1, 2015. In accordance with your application process, attached you will find: 1) Certified copy of the Board resolution. 2) Application for the increases. 3) Verification for Corporate Housing Companies. For the increase in the garage parking fees, should this be a statement included in the application, I which case I will need to send you a revised document. Or will you process the garage increase as a separate application? Let me know. When you can, I would like to discuss with you the timeline for the increase approval process and establish the dates for the comment write in period, and the date for the public conference.

2. Carrying Charge Increase Application/Motion; 3. Memo to Cooperators concerning Preliminary Determination of Rent Increase, (Form HAA-255B.1); 4. One complete set of the Budget/Rent Determination Schedules (Form HM-2). You may send your written comments to:

George Chan New York State Division of Housing and Community Renewal Housing Management Bureau 25 Beaver Street - 6th Floor New York, New York 10004

A conference for cooperators, the housing company representatives and other interested parties to discuss the financial data and proposed carrying charge increase, including possible time frames for implementation, has been scheduled with DHCR. Interpreter services will be made available by the Housing Company for deaf persons wishing to attend the conference. A written request for such services must be submitted to the Housing Company at least two weeks prior to the conference date. The conference is presently scheduled for the date, time and location indicated on the front of this letter.

We suggest that you contact Randall Wilson at (212) 480-7048 within two days of the scheduled date, to confirm the conference date, time and location. We welcome your participation.

Sincerely, Very truly yours, Peter Merola Riverbay Corporation Director of Finance Mr. Cleve Taylor, President Riverbay Corporation 2049 Bartow Ave. (Mgmnt. Office) Bronx, New York 10475 Dear Mr. Taylor:

Co-op City Riverbay Corporationt Cooperator Comment Postmark Deadline: May 1, 2015 Conference: May 4, 2015 7:00 p.m. Location: Co-op City Auditorium “A” 177 Dreiser Loop, Bronx, New York, 10475

Division of Housing and Community Renewal (DHCR) staff has reviewed the proposed Budget/Rent Determination forms and related documents recently prepared for your housing development. Projected revenues for the two-year budget period may not be sufficient to fund housing company operating expenses. Accordingly, enclosed is a set of documents relating to a proposed carrying charge increase. Under NYCRR, 9 Executive (C), Sections 1728-1.1 and 1.2, you are directed to distribute and to post copies ofthe enclosed material as described below. Each Cooperator is to be served with the following items:

1. Notice, to be signed by the housing company's attorney; 2. Carrying Charge Increase Application/Motion; 3. Memo to Cooperators concerning Preliminary Determination of Carrying Charge Increase, (Form HAA-255B.1); 4. Budget/Rent Determination Schedules, page 1 (Synopsis of Budget). As previously done the items noted above should be published in the Co-op City Newspaper One set of the following material must be posted conspicuously in the lobby or adjacent area of each building of your development and in the site management office: 1. Notice, to be signed by the housing company's attorney;

Richmond McCurnin Assistant Commissioner

New York State Division of Housing and Community Renewal 25 Beaver Street New York, NY 10004

To: All Cooperators of Co-op City (Riverbay Corporation)

From: DHCR Counsel

Subject: Preliminary Determination of Carrying Charge Increase

Cooperator Comment Postmark Deadline: May 1, 2015 Conference: May 4, 2013, 7:00 p.m. Location: Riverbay Corporation, Auditorium “A” 177 Dreiser Loop, Bronx, NY 10475

Division of Housing and Community Renewal (DHCR) staff has reviewed the proposed Budget/Rent Determination forms and related documents prepared for your housing development. As the housing corporation's income may not be sufficient to meet all of its obligations, a carrying charge increase may be necessary. We are providing the preliminary budget and carrying charge increase Application/Motion for your review. Please note that the actual amount of your carrying charge increase will be determined only after DHCR has further reviewed, with your input, the actual needs and circumstances at your housing development. In order for you to participate in this review process, DHCR requires that you be provided with copies of the Legal Notice, the carrying charge increase Application/Motion and a summary of the financial schedules. The amount of the increase needed to eliminate the deficit shown on these schedules is not final; the figures shown reflect only DHCR's preliminary analysis. Additional financial schedules which show greater detail on the housing corporation's budget are available should you wish to review them. DHCR requires the housing corporation to post the complete set of schedules in a prominent location at the project. (Continued on page 26)

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The budget figures shown on the enclosed schedules are projections of the expenses and income for your housing corporation. DHCR has provided a 30day comment period so that you may review the budget and comment, in writing, on the proposed carrying charge increase. During the comment period, cooperators may ask the housing corporation to make its financial records available for inspection. You may send your written comments to:

George Chan New York State Division of Housing and Community Renewal Housing Management Bureau 25 Beaver Street - 6th Floor New York, New York 10004

A conference for cooperators, the housing corporation and other interested parties to discuss the financial data and proposed carrying charge increase, including possible time frames for implementation, has been scheduled with DHCR. Interpreter services will be made available by the Housing Corporation for deaf persons wishing to attend the conference. A written request for such services must be submitted to the Housing Corporation at least two weeks prior to the conference date. The conference is presently scheduled for the date, time and location indicated on the front of this letter.

We suggest that you contact Mr. Randall Wilson at (212) 480-7048 within two days of the scheduled date, to confirm the conference date, time and location. We welcome your participation. DHCR Review of Comments:

Comments will be reviewed by DHCR accountants, attorneys and housing management representatives. After receipt of comments, additional analysis may be made of financial aspects of housing company operations and the financial schedules may be revised in the light of information obtained.

Effective June 1, 2015, an increase of 4.5% of the monthly carrying charge in effect for the month preceding the effective date of the Commissioner’s Order.

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE, that by direction of the Commissioner of Housing and Community Renewal, you may comment in writing on the proposed carrying charge increase. An opportunity to submit written statements is afforded so that cooperators may comment on the allegations and figures contained in the application. The Commissioner may fix carrying charges, appliance and parking charges so as to secure, together with all other income of the company, sufficient income for it to meet, within reasonable limits, all necessary payments to be made by the company. The financial reports of are available for inspection by tenant-cooperators or their representatives at: Riverbay Corporation 2049 Bartow Avenue Bronx, New York 10475 Comments in writing on the proposed increase may be served by mail to George Chan, New York State Division of Housing and Community Renewal, the Housing Management Bureau, 25 Beaver Street, New York, N.Y. 10004 on or before May 1, 2015. A Conference has been scheduled for May 4, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. at Riverbay Corporation, Auditorium “A”, 177 Dreiser Loop, Bronx, N.Y. 10475, at which cooperators, their representatives, and representatives of the housing company may meet with DHCR staff to discuss the proposed carrying charge increase and budget for Riverbay Corporation. Yours truly,

Division staff will then make recommendations to the Commissioner concerning the carrying charge increase. The Commissioner will make the final determination as to whether or not an increase is necessary and, if so, the amount required. The Commissioner may allow all or part of the proposed increase. In determining the amount of the carrying charge increase, the Commissioner will consider the extent to which the present carrying charges are sufficient to enable the housing company to meet its necessary expenditures, the vacancy rate, the size of the waiting list, the economic impact the carrying charge increase would have on the residents and the market demand for apartments in the housing development. Issuance of Commissioner’s Order:

Jeffrey D. Buss General Counsel

State of New York Executive Department Division of Housing & Community Renewal In the matter of the application of: Riverbay Corporation

After the Commissioner has reached a decision, each cooperator will receive a copy of the Commissioner's determination in the form of a Carrying Charge Order. The Order will state the amount of the carrying charge increase, if any, and the Commissioner's basis for the decision. The Order will also state the increases in any miscellaneous charges, such as those for parking or air conditioners. Verification For Corporate Housing Companies State of New York County of Bronx: ss. I, Cleve Taylor, being duly sworn, deposes and says that he is the President of Riverbay Corporation the housing corporation named in the within application; that he has read such application and knows the contents thereof; that the same is true to his own knowledge except as to those matters stated to be based on information or belief, and as to those matters he believes them to be true. Deponent further says that the reason this verification is made by deponent and not by Riverbay Corporation is that the said housing corporation is a domestic corporation and deponent is an officer thereof, to wit, the President.

Cleve Taylor

For an increase in the maximum average monthly Room rental pursuant to (Article II) (Article IV) of the Private Housing Finance Law as amended. TO THE COMMISSIONER OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY RENEWAL OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK: Applicant, Riverbay Corporation (hereinafter referred to as the company), respectfully shows and alleges that:

1. Organization: Riverbay Corporation is a corporation formed in 1965 under Article II of the Private Housing Finance Law of the State of New York for the ownership and operation of Co-op City, a cooperative housing development. 2. Project: Riverbay Corporation (Co-op City), is located at 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx NY, 10475. It consists of 15,372 apartments and 72,666 rooms, and also 99 commercial tenants and 27 professional tenants. 3. Capitalization: As of 3/31/2012 there were 1,307,991 shares of stock authorized and 1,302,762 outstanding. As of the date of this application the equity per room is $4,500.00. 4. Return on Investment: N/A 5. Need: The increase in carrying charges is needed due to a shortfall in funding for Riverbay Corporation’s operating expenses and obligations. 6. Economies: All operating costs have been reviewed to keep at the lowest possible (Continued on page 27)

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level while providing the current level of services. 7. Present Rents: For the month ended January 2015, the average carrying charges per room per month was $207.11 and this amount includes utilities. This amount became effective 10/1/2013 based on authorization by the DHCR in 2013. 8. Requested Increase: The amount of the requested increase is 4.5% to be effective June 1, 2015. The

4.5% increase effective June 1, 2015 will raise the current average carrying charges from $207.11 per room per month to $216.43 per room, per month. This increase will enable Riverbay Corporation to pay its obligations. 9. Other Information: None. 10. Substantiating exhibits: Exhibit A, Riverbay Corporation Budget F2015/2016 & F2016/2017.

Dated: Februry 27, 2015 Riverbay Corporation

By: Noel Ellison Title: Co-Interim General Manager

Resolution Adopted By The Board of Directors We, Noel Ellison and Peter Merola, the Co-Interim General Managers of Riverbay Corporation, do hereby certify that the following is a true and correct copy of the resolution adopted by the Board of Directors of said Company at a meeting held on February 25, 2015 at which a quorum was present and acting throughout: SECOND READING RESOLUTION #15-15 SUBMITTED BY: Leah Graham SECONDED BY: Francine Reva Jones BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING, DATED: February 25, 2015

WHEREAS, Management has prepared the proposed budget for fiscal 2015/2016 and 2016/2017 for Riverbay Corporation based on maintaining the. current level of services for shareholders; and WHEREAS, the proposed budget also includes

funding for the Ramirez lawsuit settlement; and WHEREAS, the proposed budget requires one increase in carrying charges of 4.5% (four and one half percent) effective June 1, 2015 and no increase during the second fiscal year (from April 2016 to March 20 17) in order to maintain a balanced budget through March 31, 2017 all subject to review, analysis and discussion with the HCR; and WHEREAS, the proposed budget also requires one increase in all parking charges qf 10.0% (ten percent) effective June 1, 2015 and no increase during the second fiscal year (from April 2016 to March 2017) in order to maintain a balanced budget through March 31, 2017 all subject to review, analysis and discussion with the HCR; and WHEREAS, for the month ended January 2015, the average carrying charges per room per month was $207.11 and this amount includes utilities. This amount became effective October 1, 2013 based on authorization by the HCR in 2013; and WHEREAS, the 4.5% carrying charge increase effective June 1, 2015 will raise the current average car-

rying charges from $207.11 per room per month to $216.43 per room per month. This increase will enable Riverbay Corporation to meet its obligations; NOW THEREFORE, LET IT BE, RESOLVED: that the proposed Riverbay Corporation Budget for the fiscal years 2015/2016 and 2016/2017 is approved and Management and the Board President are authorized to process the necessary application with the NYS HCR for the above stated carrying charge and parking charge increases. Upon the NYS HCR's review and approval, Management is authorized to implement the carrying charge and parking charge increases that the Commissioner of the HCR authorizes. YES: Atkins, Berk, Cylich, Gordon, O. Jones, Leslie, Taylor, Turner NO: Graham, Johnson, Peterson, Shapiro ABSTAIN: F. Jones ABSENT FOR VOTE: Abdul-Wahhab ABSENT: OWENS PASSED

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Co-op City Sports

Co-op City Little League Indoor Clinic ends March 28

Season starts April 11 Saturday, March 28th, is the last day for the Co-op City Little League Indoor Baseball Clinic. Afterwards, the players will be going outside to practice in preparation for the upcoming regular season. For the past eight Saturdays at the indoor clinic, the community youth were coached on physical conditioning, baseball fundamental skills, simulating hitting essentials, base running drills, throwing & catching basics, and pitching mechanics for the older players. The league wants to thank all those parents who volunteered their time and efforts which made it possible for the players to harness their baseball skills. Kudos to Anthony Dawson, David Torres Sr., Luis Marin, Jermaine Smith, Cedric Hawkins, Angelo DeLeon, Cyril Smith, Ernesto Robles, Omar Taveras, and CCLL Board members Robert Grant, Denise Valentin, Al Santiago, Cookie Carattini, Rose Young and Les Tarlton. Gratitude is also expressed to the Riverbay Corporation Board of Directors for approving the former Bingo Hall facility for the indoor clinic. The Board’s approval for the league’s use of the hall demonstrates Riverbay’s commitment to the betterment of our community youths. Special appreciation is extended to President Cleve Taylor and drector Evelyn Turner, Youth Committee Chairperson, for supporting

Velocity Track Club New York was blessed with a great 2015 indoor season. To have 6 girls in the Colgate Women’s Finals and to have 8 athletes medal in the USA Track & Field Hershey National Championship is a major accomplishment. As our athletes take a needed break, staff & coaches are working hard to improve this upcoming outdoor season. On Friday, March 20th, we had our semiannual orientation. Despite the snow, we had a nice turnout, with some children that may be able to fill some vacant relay spots. I think the relays are the most challenging and most exciting event, due to the fact that it takes 4 athletes to come together and execute the task. After 3 days of highs and lows at the USA Track & Field

VTC 9 & 10 years old boys, Julian Caldwell, Jordan Ingram, John Ogunwomoju & Dontae Lindo 4 x 400 meter team sporting their USA Track & Field National Championships medals.

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.

the CCLL program. Opening Day for the Co-op City Little League 2015 baseball season is scheduled for April 11. The games for the T-ball players, ages four to six, will be held at the Co-op City LL field which has lights for night games, a concession stand, and rest rooms. The recent field’s entry renovations include a new paved walkway, refurbished and painted bleachers frame, and a new Coach Hawkins warms up the T-ball players at the recent Co-op City Little League green area with gardens indoor baseball clinic. US flag in the background donated by Congressman Eliot Engel’s NY district office. throughout the entrance. The Farm, Minor and registering. Major teams will be playing inter-league with the Astor As a way to give back to our community, the Bay Little League. Games will be scheduled at the Co-op Plaza Modell’s Sporting Good Store is sponsoring Team City LL field and the Astor LL field at 2701 Bruner Week through May 3rd. The league will be handing out Ave. The Junior Division games are played at the Astor senior field which will also host some of the Senior discount coupons with a 15% off all purchases made. Division games. Coupon copy is available at the Co-op City Little League Limited spots for T-ball (ages 4-6), Farm (ages 7-8) website, www.eteamz. com/coopcityll/. The website also and Senior (ages 15-16) players are available. Please provides information on the CCLL program. call the league office at 718-379-8242 if interested in —Hector Ayala

Velocity Track Club New York Hershey National Championship, the 4 x 400 meter race was our last event. It was exciting to see our 9 & 10 years old boys execute their baton passings and run their personal best by 20 seconds to place them on the podium. We end the weekend on an extremely high note due to what these boys were able to accomplish. Looking at the children and parents that turnout in the snow for our orientation, shows their determination and I’m sure they will be on the podium too. After orientation, the Velocity staff took me to City Island for dinner for my birthday. We had a great time

enjoying each other’s company. Velocity Track Club New York is a family-oriented organization, where everyone volunteer their time for the children. Velocity Track Club New York is a 501C3 Not for Profit. One hundred percent of your donation will go to help our children. For additional information, you can go to our website, Velocitytrack.org or contact me, Coach Winston Dinkins at 914-441-6196 or email me at WATCLT @AOL.COM. —Winston Dinkins

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Association Dues Collection: I would like to thank everyone who participated in collecting building association dues. Thanks to Pat Malave, Zeke Ragin, Michelle Smith, Patty Cipollaro, Alice Jackson, Antonia Nieves, Arlene Schaeffer, Hal Satinoff and Barbara Penn for diligently giving their time to sit the many hours in the lobbies to collect for the building association to keep bringing nice things for the three sections of the building. For those who have not given to the building association there is still time. Remember the dues are only $5 (that’s only 2 cents a day). You can join by seeing Pat Malave or Patty Cipollaro from the B-Section or come to the meeting room in the rear of the B Section on Friday nights between 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. Income Affidavits: Soon the income affidavits will

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be arriving in your mail. The association will have a notary on site to notarize the affidavits. We are asking that people who come down will give a donation to the building association. The date(s) will be announced soon. Second Annual Section 5 Fun Day: Section 5 Fun Day will be held on Saturday, August 22 (with a rain date of August 29th). We hope everyone will come out to the greenway and celebrate our section. Thanks to our Guest Speaker: The executive board would like to thank Eugene Hawkins, owner of the Family Exercise Center in the lower level of the Einstein Community Center, for coming to speak at our meeting on March 10th. He spoke on the importance of exercise for our health. If you are thinking of joining a gym, go to see Mr. Hawkins, you will be

pleasantly surprised. Next Meeting: Our next meeting will be on Tuesday, April 14, at 7:30 p.m. Guest Speaker will be announced soon. Come and increase your knowledge of the goings-on in Co-op City, also to ask questions about your concerns for our community. We also enjoy refreshments after the meeting and we have our 50/50 raffle. Remember, there is always something to learn about our building and community. We would like to congratulate everyone who has a birthday or anniversary this month and our condolences to anyone who has lost a loved one this month. We also send our best wishes to those who are not well, may you be well soon. Thank you. —Patty Cipollaro

Extended Trip Payment 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-youcan-eat buffet at the Golden Coral Restaurant prior to heading home. There will be drop-offs at Dreiser, Asch Loop, and Einstein.

We have extended the day of the first payment to April 3. 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 April 3 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, and need your assistance. The Cake Sale will start at 12 p.m. and donations can be dropped off after 11:00 a.m. Feel free to try out a new recipe on us. If baking is a turn-off, purchased treats will be gladly accepted and greatly appreciated. Contact Ms. Brown-Clarke at (718) 671-1685 for information, suggestions, questions, etc. —Lorna Smith

Hi, neighbors…YES! We had a meeting last week. Yes, a real building association meeting!! Some of our 12 disciples attended, plus other Association members. Thank you, thank you, thank you.

Our main focus was our building. It seems that our building is falling apart in pieces. Wednesday seems to be our “fall apart” day – no hot or cold water, no laundry room – always on Wednesday. We have the faith that any day now, we will be back

together. In the meantime, we’re going to try next month to have a speaker. Hopefully, this will materialize. Keep in mind, we will meet in April – date to be announced. —Celestine Withey

Benedetto announces Collegiate Scholarships

Earlier this week, Assemblyman Michael R. Benedetto (D-82) announced that the New York Conference of Italian-American State Legislators is currently accepting applications for four $2,500 scholarships to be awarded in June at their Annual Conference Weekend. Scholarship winners must be present to receive their awards. “Given the high costs of college, every opportunity must be made by local students and their working families to meet their required expenses with scholarships, as well as with student loans, available financial aid, and personal contributions,” said Benedetto. “I highly recommend that our area’s students apply to the Conference for these prestigious scholarships so that they may hopefully secure as much extra help with their expenses as possible.” This year, the Italian-American State Legislators Conference will be awarding four $2,500 scholarships to four current or future college students from New York State. Eligibility will be based upon the student’s grade point average, interest in pursuing a higher education, involvement in the local community, as well as individual financial need. “Our conference is very proud of our role in promoting higher education and assisting students in reaching their academic goals and full potential for future success in the global marketplace,” Assemblyman Benedetto added. “This year’s recipients will be invited to Albany to receive their scholarship awards in June.” Area students may request an application by contacting Assemblyman Benedetto’s office at 718-8922235. All applications must be returned to the Assemblyman’s office by Friday, April 24.

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Spelling Bee – Thanks to the 20 children that participated in the 2nd Annual Co-op City Spelling Bee and to the parents who accompanied them. Nine-yearold Andrew Ogundimu of Building 21 won the $100 first prize. He is in the 4th grade at The Horace Mann School. The winning word was “difficult.” The second prize winner of $50 went to AlecLeofred M. Gonzalo, a 6th grader at M.S. 498, who also finished 2nd last year. Another 6th grader, Amil Lewis of I.S. 237, captured the third prize. Appreciation is extended to the Riverbay Fund and Spelling Bee Committee Chairperson, Cheryl Birdsall, including members, Ebony Lambright, Mercedes and Augusta Terzol, Cathy Morrison and Regina Hamilton. Ebola Virus Campaign – Thanks to the members and cooperators who have responded to this humanitarian project thus far. If you have not yet contributed, please do so this week. Your

African-American Association

donation(s) should be taken 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. Dried Vegetables: Raisins, cherries, nuts, cranberries, potatoes.

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

Give yourself a big hand! Building 16 came all out to our first official meeting on March 19. We, the officers, would like to thank everyone for taking the time to meet and greet the new cooperators and to say hello to your neighbors who were shut-in due to our big snow days. After the new officers were intro-

duced, we got down to business. Our 50/50 fundraiser was a blast! Great ideas from everyone. Trips are being looked into and dues will be collected soon. Watch your bulletin board for our next meeting date. Again, thanks to everyone for coming down. —Teri-Ann Garcia

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. Wholistic Health & Wellness Fair – FAT, SICK AND NEARLY DEAD? Save Your Life! With information at the 11th Annual Wholistic Health & Wellness Fair, April 11th, 2:00 p.m., Bartow Center, Room 31, featuring Dr. Arthur Lewis (6 p.m.), as well as advice, demonstrations, testimonials, prizes, refreshments and more. FREE admission. 2015 Entrepreneur Showcase – You can promote your business, hobby, invention, etc. to the community at the April 25th Entrepreneur Showcase. Register for this free event by April 10th. Send information about your business, hobby, invention, etc. to: aaastartup@gmail.com. The Association sponsors the fol-

lowing 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. Call 718-379-5555. General Membership Meeting – The next meeting will be held on May 9th, 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

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Co-op City Toastmasters’ Club Secretary (center) Miniimah Saafir was the First Place winner in the recent Area Evaluation Contest. She advances to the Division B contest on April 2 at Thomson Reuters where the next club meeting will be held. Other winners were Angela Lee and Warren Campbell. AG Mark Baker and Contest Chair Bill Bute congratulate winners. IMPORTANT: Next meeting on April 2nd will be at 6:00 p.m. at Thompson Reuters, 195 Broadway, 4th Fl., NYC. There will be no meeting in Co-op City that day. —Lauretta Jaysura

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Black Forum

Next Defensive driving course The next Black Forum defensive driving course will be next Saturday, April 11, in Rm. 1, Dreiser Comm-unity 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. Black Forum Aerobics and Zumba Aerobics classes will be held on Mondays and Wednesdays; Zumba on Thursday. Classes will be held in the Dreiser Aud., 7:30 p.m. To register,

please call (718) 320-8035. Nominal fee for each class. Black Forum’s Lyons Mane Track Club Register now for the fall. Youth ages 8-18. Practice sessions are held on Mondays & Wednesdays, Dreiser Auditorium. Please call (718) 3208035. Food distribution sites added On Thursdays, residents of Buildings 27, 28, 29, 32 and 33 must pick up food at the New Vision Church, 115 Einstein Loop, 11 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. Likewise, residents of Building 26, 30, 31, 34 and 35 must go to the Evangelical Church, 2350 Palmer Avenue, 11 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. on Thursdays to pick up food. For infor-

mation, please call (718) 320-8035. Volunteers needed We need volunteers, especially men, for the Food Program, Tuesdays and Thursdays. If you live within the vicinity of the Dreiser Center and can spare 2 hours per day, between 1112:45 p.m., please call us, (718) 3208035. 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 shop-

ping bags. Please also have your current photo ID such as a non or driver’s license or any photo ID card with proof of address. You will then be issued a card in order to pick up food in the future. We Need You - Join Us Today Membership is $5 per year/person. Call (718) 320-8035 or write to Black Forum, P.O. Box 563, Bronx, NY 10475; email: coopcityblackforum@gmail.com or tonyshome10475@gmail.com. Help us keep independent community organizations alive in Co-op City. Everyone is encouraged to join. Call or visit us, Room 20 in the Dreiser Community Center. —Tony Illis

The Williamsbridge Club of the National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Clubs, Inc. is an organization dedicated to community service in the areas of health, employment, education and economic development. If you are interested in joining our organization dedicated to community service, please call Sylvia Hicks, Membership Chairperson, 917.921.5445. Young Adults are persons 18-35 years of age; you may inquire about our rapidly evolving leaders in the Young Adult section. Ombudsmen are men of the community interested in decreasing the dropout rate of youth in the commu-

nity. We are interested in your ideas concerning the accomplishment this goal. The Youth Club consists of youth 12 to 18 years of age. The Youth Club is dedicated to community service, higher education, technology and activism. If you fit this description, are interested in expressing yourself, obtaining community service credit, developing new programs and leadership skills, you should join this organization. This is your chance, as a young person, to help plan the activities of the club. Don’t delay obtaining your required community service credits in a fun and interesting way. Mrs. Hicks welcomes your inquiry

about any one of these groups and will be happy to help you through the application process. Applications for scholarships are available for seniors in high school; please call Sandra Hall, 917.972.7732, or Joetta Brown, 404.803.9869. WOMENS’ HISTORY: We highlight the founders of our organization: Ollie Chinn Porter, Effie Diton, Bertha Perry Rhodes, Josephine B. Keene, and Adelaide Flemming and Pearl Flippen. These women from New York City, Philadelphia and Atlantic City saw the need for a Business and Professional Women’s National Organization in 1934. Their vision remains relevant

today as we continue to promote Leadership, Entrepreneurship and Technology in our programs. Come and join us in our listed celebration. Anyone wishing to render community service assisting with any of our programs, without joining any of our club areas may do so. To obtain more information, please contact the First Vice President, Sandra Hall, 917.972.7732. Information concerning the National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Clubs, Inc. may be found at www.nanbpwc.org or our mailing address: Williamsbridge Club, P.O. Box 6, Co-op City Station, Bronx, New York 10475.

Hey, Co-op City! This is the time of year where we start to hear a lot of talk about who Jesus was. We hear all kinds of things ranging from “Jesus wasn’t real” to “Jesus was The Son of God.” According to the eyewitness testimonies of Jesus’ life, the Bible writers offer us different perspectives of just who Jesus really is. You see, to the dead man, Jesus was life. To the prostitute, Jesus was a second chance. To those who were searching for truth, Jesus was the answer. So who is Jesus to you? Maybe you’re in need of a second chance, maybe you’re searching for truth, or maybe you feel dead inside and need to find life…We invite you to discover for yourself these answers and more, as we kick off our new series “I AM Jesus” on Easter Sunday. 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 Palm Sunday! 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

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American Legion Post 1871 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. Bring your DD-214 with you. Post 1871 is located in Section 5 in the Community Center, 135 Einstein Loop, Room 41. Our office telephone number is (718) 320-8165, and our e-mail address is post1871@optimum.net. Congratulations to Mr. & Mrs. ToBa LaCrown on their new addition to the family. His wife presented him with a new baby girl on Wednesday, March 18th. ToBa LaCrown is our Post adjutant. On March 18, Wednesday, the following Post members were at table 13 in Dreiser Loop Center to recruit new members to our Post, along with City

Councilmember Andy King, to help our veterans that were looking for a job: Post Commander Jerome Rice, finance officer William Gordon, Post Chaplin Norman Thomas, Donald Fuller and Richard I. Lawson, Jr. Thanks for taking the time and making the effort to attend this fair. About 50 veterans were able to attend this affair looking for help. Welcome aboard Brian Britt, U.S. Army. I’m sure you will enjoy your new Post. Sorry to announce the passing of an outstanding Post member, Lawrence Hochfield, in January of this year. Post member Willie Thompson was moved to the 12th floor at the Bay Park Nursing Home in Co-op City. If you get a chance, stop by and say hello to Willie. The next County meeting will take place at Post 19 on April 7th, Tuesday, at 7:00 p.m. sharp, located at 1824 Bronxdale Avenue. All Post members are welcome to attend this meeting. The next EXECUTIVE meeting will be on April

1st at 3:00 p.m. For all of our Post members who have a car, how often should you replace your air filter? The need to replace the engine air filter is based on several factors – driving habits, conditions and driving environment all play the role in the lifespan of this important device. Check the air filter for harmful debris at every service interval. Typically, it is time to change the filter if its white fibrous material turns black and there is dirt and grit between the folds. But always refer to the manufacturers’ recommendations for the proper replacement interval. Quote for the day: When you make more withdrawals than deposits in your life, close that account. No matter how big your house is, how new your car is, or how big your bank account is…your grave is still going to be the same size! This information was provided to you by your Post information officer. —Richard I. Lawson, Jr.

It is Women’s History Month: “I knew that whatever I set my mind to do, I could do” - Wilma Randolph Come out and join us at our next General Membership meeting April 14, at 3:00 p.m., Dreiser Loop Community Center, Room 11. 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 by the hardware store. Return stops: Einstein, Bartow and Dreiser. Cost $80. Make checks payable to: NCNW Co-op City Section. Call and make your reser-

vation: 718-548-9325, 718-671- 4804, 718-320-2366. 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 are due at our April 12th meeting. Please contact Sadie Gilmore, 718-320-3721, to notify us of any birthdays, illness, or bereavement. Happy birthday, March members. Warm weather is coming! —Maxine Sullivan

NCNW

St. Joseph’s Episcopal Anglican Church

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 and dues are $2 per month. We look forward to welcoming everyone at 9:00 a.m. on Sunday, March 29, when we will celebrate Palm Sunday: Sunday of the Passion. Holy Week in Lent: Please note changes in regular schedule above. Wednesday, April 1, at 7:00 p.m. – Stations of the Cross led by the Choir and the Young Adults. Maundy Thursday, April 2, at 7:00 p.m. – The Last Supper/Holy Communion with Washing of Feet, Stripping of the Altar and Reserving of the Sacraments. Good Friday, April 3, at 12 p.m. – Liturgy of Good Friday with Stations of the Cross, Veneration of the Cross and the Holy Communion (with Host only). Easter Day, Sunday, April 5, at 9:00 a.m. – The Resurrection Mass, Choral High Mass. Fundraising Events Cake Sale: In spite of the rainy weather, the Cake

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Sale on Saturday, March 14, was a success. Many thanks for your support. On Saturday, June 27, the ECW will be sponsoring a trip to North Fork, L.I. Pindar Vineyards for wine tasting, luncheon at the Sound View Inn Restaurant and discount shopping at the famous Tanger Outlets. Donation: $100 per person. Bus leaving at 8:30 a.m. from Dreiser Loop. Call 718-320-0844 for more information.

Outreach Program: We continue to collect nonperishable food for the feeding program at Grace Episcopal Church in West Farms. Please remember to donate. For additional information on all of the above, please call the church at 718-320-0844 or visit our website: http://www.stjosephsepcbronx.org. “Make your face to shine up on your servant, *and in your loving-kindness save me.”—(Psalm 31:16) —M. Chambers

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On behalf of our Pastor, Reverend Dr. Calvin E. Owens, and our church family, welcome to Community Protestant Church, a church of love and understanding, located at 1659 East Gun Hill Road, Bronx, NY 10469; telephone: (718) 862-9172 CHURCH SCHEDULE Sunday School - 9:00 a.m. Worship Service - 11:00 a.m. Communion Service - Every first and third Sundays Prayer Meeting and Bible Study – Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. The following programs are at the Church’s Annex: 2053 Asch Loop North (Co-op City) Morning Prayer Services - Tuesday, 6:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. Neighborhood Bible Study - Thursday at 10 a.m. Extension of Prayer and Worship Service – Every first, second and third Fridays at 7:00 p.m. OTHER SCHEDULED EVENTS HOLY WEEK SERVICES AT COMMUNITY PROTESTANT - ALL ARE WELCOME * Friday, April 3rd, 12:00 p.m. - GOOD FRIDAY SERVICE – “THE SEVEN LAST WORDS.” Worship Leader: Rev. Dr. Calvin E. Owens.

Community Protestant Church Preachers: Rev. Dr. Sheldon Williams, Co-op City Baptist Church, Bronx, NY; Bishop Mary Freeman, Emmanuel Church of Christ, NYC; Rev. Malobe Sampson, Thessalonia Worship Center, Bronx NY; Rev. Lois Giles, Seven Lights Baptist Church, Bronx, NY; Rev. Dr. Thomas Johnson, Canaan Baptist Church of Christ, NYC; Rev. Audrey Jones, Friendly Baptist Church, Bronx, NY; Rev. Dr. Benjamin Whipper Jr., Jehovah-Jireh Baptist Church of Christ, NYC. April 5th - RESURRECTION SUNDAY (EASTER SUNDAY) *6:00 a.m. – Sunrise Service 11:00 a.m. – Morning Service *Sunrise Breakfast after Sunrise Service sponsored by the North Carolina Team. 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 tick-

ets and/or additional information, contact: (718) 6716122, (718) 671-0425 or (718) 671-3181. Saturday, May 30th, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Deborah Women’s Ministry’s FIRST WOMEN’S CONFERENCE - “VICTORIOUS WOMEN OF GREATNESS.” Guest Worship Leader: Bishop Mary Freeman, Emmanuel Church of Christ, NYC. Facilitators: Lady Antoinette Craw-ford, Union Grove Baptist Church, Bronx, NY; Lady Bernita Washington, New Mount Zion Baptist Church, NYC; Rev. Audrey Jones, Friendly Baptist Church, Bronx, NY; Lady Beverly Robinson, Gethsemane Baptist Church, Bronx, NY. Conference Preacher: Min. Alonda Hassel, Kingdom Christian Cultural Center, Yonkers, NY. 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. 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

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

Come & Visit Us – We welcome you to God’s House – Your House – One Family in Christ. We are a congregation with spirit-filled worship, offering a variety of opportunities for spiritual growth, fellowship and service to God and our community. We are a multi-ethnic, multi-cultural and bilingual congregation and all are welcome. Services are at the church at 2350 Palmer Avenue, across the street from Building 30. Parking is available. Sunday Services – The first Sunday of the month is a bilingual service with communion at 10 a.m. All other Sunday services are as follows: English Service at 9 a.m. and the Spanish Service at 11:30 a.m. There are Bible studies in English and Spanish at 11:30 a.m. We also have a children’s service at 10:30 a.m. for children 3 – 12 years. The curriculum is the Super Book. Prayer Night (English) & Prayer Morning (Spanish): The Lord said, “Whenever two or more Good news for all of you who enjoyed last year’s Fun in the Sun. 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. Section Five is also looking for talent to perform at Fun in the Sun, so if you think you can sing, dance, or

are gathered in my name, I am in the midst of them.” Matthew 18:20. We will be having a prayer night on Tuesday evenings from 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in the church building. Come and bring your prayer needs so we can pray together. Also on Thursday mornings at 10:30 a.m., there is prayer till 11:30 a.m. in Spanish. Come and join us even if you don’t speak either language, God’s understands every language. Family Night: Friday night family night is back. Come and have an enjoyable time for the whole family. Starts at 7:30 p.m. every Friday. Bible Study will be in Spanish or English, whichever you prefer. Women’s Fellowship: The first Saturday of each month is the women’s fellowship from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. There is also an exercise group after the fellowship. Come and enjoy this time for discussing women’s issues and God’s relationship through the scriptures. There is also exercise class on the third

Saturday of the month. Men’s Fellowship: The men’s fellowship meets on the last Saturday of each month from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Come and join the men for a joyful time in the Lord discussing and studying the Bible. Trip to Florida to the Holy Land Experience: 9 day trip to the Holy Land Experience and other features on August 8 – 16. Cost is $799 per person double occupancy. Deposit is $75/person. If you are interested in going, call Linda at (917) 684-6463; if no answer, leave a message. Holiday Services: Thursday, April 2 - Last Supper Celebration, 7 p.m. – 8 p.m., Friday, April 3 - Good Friday Celebration, 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. & Sunday, April 5 – Resurrection Day (Easter), 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Celebrate what the Lord Jesus did for us through His death & resurrection, so that we may have eternal life, if we accept his precious gift. —Rev. Dr. Milca C. Plaud

even tell some good clean jokes, why don’t you try out. The itinerary for April is as follows: General Membership meeting Wednesday, the 8th; Pokeno Friday, the 9th, and Movie night is Friday, the 17th, with the door opening at 7 p.m. and events starting

at 7:30. Don’t forget crochet class every Wednesday at 1. 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

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Church of the New Vision

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. *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 11a.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

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, April 1 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. March is Women’s History Month and today, 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.

On Thursday, April 2, we will have a Maundy Thursday service at 7:30 p.m. Please join us for a celebration of the Lord’s Supper with silent communion. On Easter Sunday (April 5), the Sunday School will be presenting an Easter play, It is Finished. Please come and support our youth as they tell the story of the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ. The Building Fund Ministry cordially invites you to a Pre-Mother’s Day Luncheon to celebrate mom on Saturday, May 2, from 12 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. The luncheon is being held at Eastwood Manor, 3371 Eastchester Road, Bronx, NY. Donation is $75-

adults, $45-children ages 5 -12, children under 5 are free. The featured gospel singer will be Rev. Isaiah Holland, Pastor of Good News Church in Hollis, Queens along with other entertainment. For tickets or additional information, call 718-320-3774, 718-515-6090 or 718-862-9243. The Co-op City Baptist Church exists to glorify God and to establish a living community of people who follow the teachings of Jesus the Christ through worship, prayer, Bible study and fellowship. We seek to meet the spiritual and physical needs of the church through ministry. —Hattie L. Lucas

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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 12:30-2:30am 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 31

Word Games 9:3011:30am

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

Current Events 10am

Dominoes 10am

Health Current Events Club 10am, Bartow office

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

Bingo 12:30-2:30pm Caregiver Support Grp 1pm, 1st & 3rd Tues. Card Games 2-4pm

Movie w/popcorn 24pm

Wed., April 1

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., April 2

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

Fri., April 3

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

Date: Mon., Mar., 30

Orange-pineapple juice Beef hamburger Mauzone potato knish Mixed green salad Alt: Baked turkey breast Apple juice

Tues, Shake and Bake chicken w/mushrooms Mar., Egg barley Coleslaw 31

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.

Bigos (Hunters Stew) Italian blend Vegetables Yucca w/onions

Whole wheat bread Canned apricots

Apple cinnamon Chicken sausages Baked French fries Peppers and onions

Whole wheat bread Fresh fruit

Alt: Tuna fish salad Orange juice Turkey meatballs Beef salisbury steak Wed., Fusilli pasta w/parsley w/mushroom sauce Apr., Kale w/garlic sauce Mashed sweet potatoes 1 Sautéed spinach Alt: Veggie burger patty Apple juice Tilapia Francaise Baked Asian style Thurs., Cuban style yellow rice Honey chicken Apr., Steamed peas and carrots Rice and beans Mixed vegetables 2 Alt: Chicken salad

Fri., Apr., 3

Soups, Breads and Desserts

Alternate Kosher Meals are also available

Orange juice Baked chicken legs Green beans Potato Kugel

Lemon pepper fish Poterita Garden salad Peppers and onions

Upcoming Events/Trips

Alt: Gefilte fish Dominoes 10am, Rm. 45

Non-Kosher

Kosher

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, NJ. 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 & mixed vegetables. UniverSoul Circus Big Top @ 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. WAIT LIST ONLY Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament - Lyndhurst, NJ, Thursday, April 2nd. Show starts promptly at 11 a.m. $43. Pick-ups: Bartow, 8:30 a.m.; Einstein, 8:45; Dreiser, 9 a.m. (Sold Out – Waiting List Only). Passover Seder – Date has been changed from Friday, April 3rd to Thursday, April 2nd. $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.

Whole wheat bread Fresh fruit

Challah bread Unsweetened apple sauce

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. Post April Fool’s Rockin’ Lunch – Thursday, April 16th, $2, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. 177 Dreiser Loop, Room 4. Tickets will be sold at all 3 senior centers. Menu: Non kosher: BBQ chicken, Corn on the cob & salad. Kosher: Baked filet of Sole fish w/Morrocan sauce, cous cous, vegetable mix. Surprise desserts! Entertainment by DJ Woody! Raffles & surprises. Bronx Botanical Garden – Orchid Show: Chandeliers, Wednesday, April 15th, $17. Time of arrival: 10 a.m. Pick-ups: Bartow, 9 a.m.; Einstein, 9:15 a.m. & Dreiser, 9:30 a.m. 20 seats available. (FREE) - Harlem Is -Theater, Friday, Date has been changed from March 27th to Friday, April 17th Explore 200 Years of Black Theater at the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts. Tour begins 11:00 a.m. Pick-ups: Bartow, 9:30, Einstein, 9:45 a.m.; Dreiser, 10 a.m. 4 seats available. AARP Tax-Aide Hosted by JASA: Free Tax preparation and free e-File: 135 Einstein Loop, Room 35, February 3-April 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.

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WEEKLY SCHEDULE

AARP Chapter #4997

FYI: AARP applauds the Senate for putting forward paid family leave plans that would provide a critical lifeline to countless family caregivers across New York. AARP is calling on the Legislature and Governor Cuomo to come to an agreement on this crucial issue as part of the new state budget. The typical family caregiver in New York is a 64year old woman caring for her mother. These selfless citizens need help if they are to continue providing a key, but underappreciated economic support for our health care system. As the population ages, there will be fewer potential caregivers to care for more frail elderly. Things will only get worse – unless caregivers get help. A typical female caregiver forfeits nearly $325,000 (conservatively) between lost wages from having to leave a job early or cut back on hours, lost Social Security benefits, and lost pension benefits, according to a 2010 MetLife study. REMINDER: Our next meeting is MONDAY, APRIL 13, 1 p.m. in Dreiser Auditorium “A.” 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 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 diners; evening entertainment; deluxe Motorcoach transportation…Contact Jean, 718-3793742. 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 7/15/15…Contact Jean, 718-379-3742. —Delores Debnam

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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. Click On - Fridays, 10:30 a.m Matinee - Fridays, 10:30 a.m. Films - Saturday, 2 p.m.: 3/28 - Gravity 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.

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NO BINGO—March 25, and No Bingo, Sunday, March 29. Palm Sunday and April 1. Holy week. Bingo starts April 8th. Tuesday, April 14—Going to see a terrific show, Abie’s Irish Rose. Price is $79. All payments must be in by April 1st. 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, lemon pepper Cod fish baked vegetable lasagna, roasted vegetable kabob, mixed vegetable green salad, homemade bread and famous desserts, coffee and tea. Our next trip is Wednesday, August 12, going to Le Neves. They are having Motown with Joe Zisa and friend pro-

viding music and dancing along with special features act. Pick-up time is 8:30 a.m. Price is $75. See Ann or Mary. Wednesday, October 14 at Westchester Dinner Theater. They’re having SHOWBOAT. Price is $80. It’s a luncheon, show and transportation. Pick-up time is 9:00 a.m. at our 3 usual bus stops. For more information, see Ann or Mary at 135 Einstein Loop, or call 718379-9613 in Room 39, Monday – Thursday from 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. or call Mary at 718-379-4899. Leave a message and I will return your call. Good health to all. —Mary Pilla

Einstein Cancer Fund

Tomorrow, Palm Sunday, is the start of the High Holy days and we wish our members, friends and neighbors a Happy Easter with family and friends. Tuesday, April 7—General meeting in Room 38 at 1:30 p.m. After a brief meeting, we will have Bingo. All are welcomed. Refreshments will be served. Wednesday, April 15th – Mohegan Sun Casino, CT. Cost per person is $33 and receive 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 (Library) and Dreiser Loop. A valid photo I.D. and casino card are necessary. We have changed the date of Hunterdon Hills Playhouse to

Thursday, September 17th. There will be more information in our next article concerning the price for the showing of Social Security. The price will also include transportation. Our annual luncheon will be held at the Seashore Restaurant in City Island on Saturday, October 3rd. Details will follow. Please call Loretta at 718-671-2958, Annie Eutsey at 718-320-1874 or Lydia at 718-671-3005 for all of the above agenda. We’re available, Monday through Saturday 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Good health and healings are wished to all. —Lydia Ruas

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Reflections by Rabbi Solomon I. Berl Spiritual Leader of Young Israel Synagogue Passover - ‘Zeman Cheiruseinu’is the time of our freedom, when G-d revealed Himself to man in history. By taking the Jews out of the vast concentration camp that was Egypt, He demonstrated that He cares for this world and controls the destiny of nations and individuals. As we sit down to our Seder, this idea resonates with topicality. We have seen, in the past few years, the collapse of the tyrants of Eastern Europe, and winds of change in Russia with its accompanying mass aliyah. All this would have seemed inconceivable a few years ago. But what is freedom? It is, apparently, a simple concept: but the simplest concepts are often the most difficult. Paradoxically, freedom bears the seeds of its own destruction. If everyone is free to do exactly as he pleases, then no one is free, because everyone will be limited, or affected, by other people’s freedom. Freedom has meaning only if it is directed towards others; if we care about others - especially the less fortunate and less powerful - and use our freedom to help them. This is the fundamental message

of Passover: that the “children of Israel are MY servants,” and not “servants to servants;” that they subordinate themselves to G-d, not enslave other men. “Do not upset or oppress the stranger,” says the Torah, “for you know the soul of the stranger. Were you not, after all, yourselves strangers in Egypt?” Matzah is the plainest, simplest, most humble of foods: water and flour that has not fermented. Fermentation, said the Rabbis, symbolizes hubris and arrogance, whereas unleavened bread is the epitome of humility and simplicity. Pesach is not a time (as some might think) for gorging ourselves on all manner of Passover foods. It is an occasion for quiet reflection on our fundamental moral values. If it is really to be that most simple (and difficult) of times - the time of our freedom - it is up to us to make it so, by our relationship with others. My best wishes to the entire Jewish community for a happy and meaningful Passover, taking to heart the many important messages that this holiday has to offer.

Young Israel of Co-op City

Schedule for the Last Days of Passover Services on Friday, April 10 & Saturday, April 11th will begin at 9 a.m. YIZKOR MEMORIAL SERVICES - WILL BE HELD ON SATURDAY, APRIL 11th at 10 A.M.

Rabbi Berl and the congregants of Young Israel wish all in the community a healthy, delightful and meaningful festival season. May the holiday be bright with promise, blessed with peace and filled with hope.

Men’s Club Traditional Synagogue

I would like to thank all our friends who came with the Men’s Club to Resorts Casino in Atlantic City last Sunday. We hope they had a good time. We are looking into running another trip around May 17th. Details will follow in a future article.

If you are interested in joining us, or have any other suggestions on future trips where the Men’s Club should go, call Gary at (718) 671-8424 or Bruce at (718) 320-2234. Shalom! —Bruce Gitelson

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: 718379-6920. 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, April 3, is at 7:03 p.m. Shabbat ends today, Saturday, March 28, at 8:06 p.m. Coming Events From now through the summer, Friday night services will be held at 7 p.m. Services will be held on Saturday, March 29 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. Tomorrow, 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. In order to go to the Seders, you must call Rabbi Daniel Kronengold at (212) 4704134, ahead of time for a reservation

and you must also be paid–up. The cost of each Seder is $18 per person (in advance). Friday night services are at 7 p.m., followed by the Seder at 8 p.m. and the meal at 9 p.m. For additional information, please call Rabbi Kronengold. 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 at 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. Have a good Pesach. —Miriam Berlofsky

Domestic Water Shutdown 5A/B Broun Place Townhouses

The domestic hot & cold water will be shut down in order to do restoration work on Monday, March 30, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. As soon as the work has been completed, the hot & cold water will be restored. Please make sure that you keep your faucets in a closed position and all drains cleared of objects. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience in this matter. —CSO (Bartow)

REMINDER: Be careful

If you are having work done in your apartment, shareholders – especially those who are elderly and/or who live alone – are reminded that all personal items should be secured in a safe location. This is for your own peace of mind, as well as the protection of the Riverbay workers/contractors coming into your home. Riverbay employees wear identification badges and so do the various Riverbayapproved contractors seeking access to your home. Ask to see identification before allowing anyone to enter your apartment. If you are unsure, you should contact your local CSO at (718) 320-3300 (follow prompts), or Public Safety at (718) 671-3050.

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Church of the Savior

Rev. Dr. Robert A. Smith, Jr. Pastor, and Lady Theresa M. Smith, coFounders, and the Church of the Savior family extend an invitation to every person to worship with us. We are a nondenominational, inter-racial, inter-cultural, intergenerational fellowship of believers. We care about you, not your W2. We are not church as usual. Come as you are, we leave the judging to God. The Church of the Savior family extends love and affirmation to the Co-

op City community; A warm welcome awaits you!! A very special invitation to our new neighbors in Co-op City. We love you for who you are, not what you have. Please call us at 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 been 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. Come and be blessed, we want an opportunity to love you. See you in church. Dr. Smith’s Sermon Topic: “Cry Above the Crowd.” Reading from Holy Scripture: Gospel of Mark 11:1-10 Weekly Activities Bereavement group, Monday, 2 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: “The cross without the resurrection is a meaningless tragedy; the resurrection without the cross is an empty hope.” —H.K. Nealy —Rev. Dr. Robert A. Smith, Jr.

The Pentecostal Tabernacle invites everyone to attend worship service at 120 Benchley Pl. (Building 24). Tel.718-324-0334 or 718-320-4218. Sunday School for all age group begins at 10:30 a.m. Worship service starts at 11:45 a.m. Evangelistic service begins at 6:30 p.m. Prayer and fasting service will be held Wednesday morning at 11 a.m. 12:30 p.m. Bible study and Prayer meeting will be held every Wednesday evening starting at 7:30 p.m. FRIDAYS: Youth service will start at 7:30 p.m. Focus: Life’s Certain Struggles. Man’s life is full of struggles, there-

fore, let us encourage one another to press on and fight the good fight of faith. Victory belongs to those who endure to the end. Romans 7:14-25 states: For we know that the law is spiritual, but I am carnal, sold under sin. For that which I do I allow not: for what I would, that do I not, but what I hate that do I. If then I do that which I would not, I consent unto the law that is good. Now then it is no more I that do it, but sin that dwelleth in me. For I know that in me (that is in my flesh) dwelleth no good thing; for to will is present with me; but how to perform that which is good I find not. For the good that I would I do not; but the evil which that I would not, that I do. Now

if I do that I would not, it is no more I that do it, but sin that dwelleth in me. I find then a law, that, when I would good, evil is present me. For I delight in the law of God after the inward man; but I see another law in my members, warning against the law of my mind, and bringing me into captivity to the law of sin which is in my members. O wretched man that I am! Who shall deliver me from the body of this death? I thank God through Jesus Christ Our Lord. So then with the mind I myself serve the law of God; but with the flesh the law of sin. Romans 7 explains the inability of the Law of Moses or of the flesh to give power over sin. The terminology that has puzzled many. Paul asserted his

continuing struggle with his temptation, even though he had been delivered from slavery to the sin nature. His candid revelations offers hope, if he could find release from the condemnation resulti ng from failure consistently to do the right thing, all believers can. (see Romans 8:1) In Romans 7:1 Paul addressed the first Jewish readers of this letter, using an example from the Law of Moses. When the Law of Moses was in effect, the only way a Jewish person could find relief from its demands was death. The Law governed every minute detail of the life of the Jewish people, from birth to death. The death of Jesus Christ terminated the era of the Law’s dominion (Romans 10: 4). —Rev. R. Sibblies

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THIS DAY IN HISTORY March 28, 1979 Nuclear accident at Three Mile Island

At 4 a.m. on March 28, 1979, the worst accident in the history of the U.S. nuclear power industry begins when a pressure valve in the Unit-2 reactor at Three Mile Island fails to close. Cooling water, contaminated with radiation, drained from the open valve into adjoining buildings, and the core began to dangerously overheat. The Three Mile Island nuclear power plant was built in 1974 on a sandbar on Pennsylvania’s Susquehanna River, just 10 miles downstream from the state capitol in Harrisburg. In 1978, a second state-of-the-art reactor began operating on Three Mile Island, which was lauded for generating affordable and reliable energy in a time of energy crises. After the cooling water began to drain out of the broken pressure valve on the morning of March 28, 1979, emergency cooling pumps automatically went into operation. Left alone, these safety devices would have prevented the development of a larger crisis. However, human operators in the control room misread confusing and contradictory readings and shut off the emergency water system. The reactor was also shut down, but residual heat from the fission process was still being released. By early morning, the core had heated to over 4,000 degrees, just 1,000 degrees short of meltdown. In the meltdown scenario, the core melts, and deadly radiation drifts across the countryside, fatally sickening a potentially great number of people. As the plant operators struggled to understand what had happened, the contaminated water was releasing radioactive gases throughout the plant. The radiation levels, though not immediately life-threatening, were dangerous, and the core cooked further as the contaminated water was contained and precautions were taken to protect the operators. Shortly after 8 a.m., word of the accident leaked to the outside world. The plant’s parent company, Metropolitan Edison, downplayed the crisis and claimed that no radiation had been detected off plant grounds, but the same day inspectors detected slightly increased levels of radiation nearby as a result of the contaminated water leak. Pennsylvania Governor Dick Thornburgh considered calling an evacuation. Finally, at about 8 p.m., plant operators realized they needed to get water moving through the core again and restarted the pumps. The temperature began to drop, and pressure in the reactor was reduced. The reactor had come within less than an hour of a complete meltdown. More than half the core was destroyed or molten, but it had not broken its protective shell, and no radiation was escaping. The crisis was apparently over. Two days later, however, on March 30, a bubble of highly flammable hydrogen gas was discovered within the reactor building. The bubble of gas was created two days before when exposed core materials reacted with super-heated steam. On March 28, some of this gas had exploded, releasing a small amount of radiation into the atmosphere. At that time, plant operators had not registered the explosion, which sounded like a ventilation door closing. After the radiation leak was discovered on March 30, residents were advised to stay indoors. Experts were uncertain if the hydrogen bubble would create further meltdown or possibly a giant explosion, and as a precaution Governor Thornburgh advised “pregnant women and pre-school age children to leave the area within a five-mile radius of the Three Mile Island facility until further notice.” This led to the panic the governor had hoped to avoid; within days, more than 100,000 people had fled surrounding towns. On April 1, President Jimmy Carter arrived at Three Mile Island to inspect the plant. Carter, a trained nuclear engineer, had helped dismantle a damaged Canadian nuclear reactor while serving in the U.S. Navy. His visit achieved its aim of calming local residents and the nation. That afternoon, experts agreed that the hydrogen bubble was not in danger of exploding. Slowly, the hydrogen was bled from the system as the reactor cooled. At the height of the crisis, plant workers were exposed to unhealthy levels of radiation, but no one outside Three Mile Island had their health adversely affected by the accident. Nonetheless, the incident greatly eroded the public’s faith in nuclear power. The unharmed Unit-1 reactor at Three Mile Island, which was shut down during the crisis, did not resume operation until 1985. Cleanup continued on Unit-2 until 1990, but it was too damaged to be rendered usable again. In the more than two decades since the accident at Three Mile Island, not a single new nuclear power plant has been ordered in the United States. Source: history.com

Co-op City Times / March 28, 2015

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