Co-op City Times 04/04/15 by Co-op City Times

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Vol. 50 No. 14

Saturday, April 4, 2015

Petition period ends this Monday, April 6 Twelve shareholders have picked up petitions for 2015 Riverbay Board Election

BY ROZAAN BOONE As of Friday, April 3, twelve shareholders had picked up qualifying petitions indicating their intention to run for a seat on the 2015 Riverbay Board of Directors. The Riverbay Board of Directors election will be held on Wednesday, May 20. Shareholders will vote to fill five seats on the Riverbay Board as the terms of Directors Khalil Abdul-Wahhab, Francine Reva Jones, Othelia Jones, Al Shapiro and Evelyn Turner are expiring. There will be one vote per unit by residents who are shareholders of record as of April 6, 2015. Two of the five incumbent Board Directors — Evelyn Turner and Francine Reva Jones — have picked up their petition packages. Ten other shareholders, some of whom have served on the Riverbay Board before, some who have run for the Board in previous years, and some who are running for the first time, also picked up petitions since they became available on Monday, March 23. They include Katrina Asante, Sonia Feliciano, Junius Williams, Rodney Saunders, Stanley Frere, Deborah Jenkins, Gail Sharbaan, Tony Illis, Peggy Diaz and Jorge Vargas. Any shareholder 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. Throughout this weekend, petitions are available from 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 on Monday, April 6, 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. All signed petitions must be returned to the Legal Department no later than 5 p.m. this Monday, April 6. After the petitions are returned on Monday, the signatures on each candidate’s petitions will be certified against the signatures of shareholders of record of each apartment on the petitions. Mary Ahland, Director of Riverbay’s Computer Services Department, said that her office enlists the assistance of a group of Riverbay employees who are not residents of Co-op City to check the signatures on the petitions against the signature database, which is maintained by the

Board adopts first-ever Mission Statement

For the first time in its history, the Riverbay Board of Directors, under the leadership of Board President Cleve Taylor, has adopted a Mission Statement: “The mission of the Board of Directors of Riverbay Corporation is to preserve affordable housing while maintaining an environment that provides and sustains a high quality of life standard for all cooperators. “The Board of Directors will apply special focus on fostering an environment of cooperative living that supports

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a sense of community and that encourages shareholder participation in the overall governance of the residency. “The Board will endeavor to always utilize responsible financial management that is transparent, of the highest standards of integrity, and is dedicated to providing effective business handling. The Board will conduct business on behalf of the corporation in compliance with the Riverbay By-laws, HUD/HCR Rules and Regulations, and all applicable federal, state and city laws.”

Riverbay management meets with Borough President Diaz

BY JIM ROBERTS

Establishing an open line of communication to address the needs of Co-op City with local elected officials has been the goal of Riverbay’s interim management team. And that mission moved another step forward last week by sitting down with Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. to discuss a wide range of issues that affect shareholders “A few of the things we talked about included traffic, of course, related to Bay Plaza,” said Interim Co-General Manager Noel Ellison. “We also spoke a little bit

about our Public Safety Department and our concerns regarding asbestos removal during flooring replacements. The Borough President asked about our Power Plant and what we are doing regarding the delivery of the boiler which is expected in a few months.” The meeting, held on Tuesday, March 24 at the Borough President’s office, included members of his staff and Peter Merola, Riverbay co-Interim General Manager, and Michelle Sajous, Riverbay’s (Continued on page 4)

Code of Ethics

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Dear cooperators, has fallen. This can President’s Message May God Bless happen anywhere, America! This is a including here in great country we live Co-op City if we President in and the greatest allow it. The silent city in the world. majority can essThe rights granted by entially be overturned in a the First Amendment of heartbeat and Co-op City can the Constitution gives us easily be turned into a very the right to “Freedom of undesirable place to live, Speech” in the public much less raise our families. sector. Those rights are Sensible cooperators have somewhat preserved in a read Directors’ Viewpoints Corporate Business setadvocating throwing fellow ting. Being a Board Directors off the Board and Director is not a right, it is a privicutting the budget by 20% without providing any detailed analysis to lege granted by the cooperators of the community. I am sure by now Co-op City. the true characters of these folks However, there are guidelines have emerged and their writings are that the Board of Directors and our in plain view. You can clearly see Legal Department have set up to protect Co-op City and our Riverbay what we are dealing with, not what Corporation from dissenting Board you were presented when they Directors. These guidelines were put sought your support to represent you in place in the early days of Co-op on the Board of Directors. City by some of our first Board of Is this truly what you expected or Directors, our founding fathers, so to want — or even further — deserve? speak. These are well thought out With the 2015 Riverbay Board election upon us, I urge you all to be and well written resolutions that very careful how you decide on who have stood, and continue to stand, you would like to represent you on the test of time in Co-op City. this Board. We are all aware how radicalization has spread terror through the (Continued on page 2) Mid-East as country after country

Cleve Taylor

DOT to present their traffic plan to Co-op City residents in the near future BY BILL STUTTIG

In an apparent change of heart, Community Board 10 informed Riverbay management this week that DOT engineers and administrators would like to officially present their traffic calming plan for Bartow Avenue and the Bay Plaza vicinity at a meeting of the Community Board’s Municipal Services Committee to be hosted by Co-op City with Co-op City residents in attendance. The meeting will provide the opportunity for residents to comment after the presentation is made. In a Wednesday e-mail to Riverbay’s Joe Boiko from Ken Kearns, District Manager of Community Board 10, Mr. Kearns formally requested that Riverbay set aside a space for the meeting later this month in the Dreiser auditorium so Co-op City residents can be in attendance and hear the plan first-hand for themselves before making a judgment as to the plan’s potential effectiveness for reducing traffic

congestion in the overall Co-op City, Bay Plaza area. The city’s Department of Transportation originally was set to unveil their traffic calming plan to a meeting of the CB 10 Municipal Services Committee on the evening of April 14 at the CB 10 offices at 3165 East Tremont Avenue in the Pelham Bay section of the Bronx. When it became known that DOT planned to officially present their traffic plans for the Co-op City area at the CB 10 office, Co-op City community leaders, including Riverbay’s Boiko and Community Relations Director Michelle Sajous and Cooperators United President Sonja Maxwell, immediately began making arrangements to have buses and vans transport interested Co-op City residents to the CB 10 offices that evening to attend the meeting and voice their concerns if they had any after officially hearing the (Continued on page 3)

President’s Report

As far as I am concerned, the reason Co-op City is in the mess we are currently in is because of Board Directors who supported 15 years of the Managing Agent system. Unwinding a 15-seat board is a difficult, multiyear process and in the interim, Co-op City, the Riverbay Corporation and you, its shareholders, can suffer greatly if we do not have strong, logical, transparent leadership in place. I urge you to choose carefully! Listen to what those who are seeking your vote are saying to you, do not fall for the rhetoric because it sounds good; ask serious questions and then make a determination as to their qualifications to move this community forward in a positive, responsible manner. I ask that the residents of Co-op City take some time and carefully review the Code of Ethics resolution (Reso. 88-4A) passed by a former Board of Directors in 1988 (printed below). Then, in your own minds, decide which Directors have been in compliance with this resolution as it regards decorum and serving you, the shareholders, on your resident Board. Hopefully, you will make prudent decisions at election time since the significant progress that this Board of Directors has made is only nine months old. Ladies and gentlemen, please continue reading Reso. 88-4A below and you will see that this resolution, though 27 years old, is still very critical, especially at this present time, to our community’s well-being. EMERGENCY RESOLUTION #88-4A Submitted by: Manny Singer Seconded by: Irving Nusynowitz Board of Directors Meeting - March 23, 1988 WHEREAS, this Board of Directors believes it to be expedient and proper to adopt a Code of Ethics to clarify any uncertainty which may now or in the future exist regarding the authority exercised by the Board or individual directors, and WHEREAS, clear general rules applicable to direc-

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tors' conduct of Co-op business will be in the best interest of all cooperators, and WHEREAS, the bounds of authority as proposed herein serve as a medium by which greater unanimity and closer coordination can be effected amongst directors, management, and employees, and WHEREAS, the actions of some Directors have demonstrated that there is a need for a Code of Ethics. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT; RESOLVED, that the Board recognizes that its authority is limited to overseeing the affairs of the cooperative in a manner deemed beneficial to the cooperative as a whole; employing a General Manager who is to be responsible for the overall day-to-day management of business under the general direction of the board; and effecting other duties specified by the By-laws of the corporation, the Articles of Incorporation and/or the corporate laws of the State of New York, and it is further RESOLVED, that each director recognizes that, except when the board is in formal meeting, his/her authority is equal only to the rights and authority of any individual member of the cooperative and that no individual director may take action on behalf of the cooperative alone unless specifically delegated that authority by action of the Board, and it is further RESOLVED, that the Board recognizes the authority of the Manager as provided in the By-laws or as established by general corporate practice to manage the affairs of the cooperative. The Manager shall employ, supervise and discharge all employees, agents and laborers and engage in all negotiations and discussions on behalf of the cooperative as necessary and/or directed by the Board, and it is further RESOLVED, that the Board agrees that while an individual director may disagree with a policy or action adopted by a majority of the Board, he/she should support said policy or action as being the considered judgment and determination of the Board. Such an individual

director shall have the right and the duty to present further evidence and argument to the Board for further consideration of that decision in a manner consistent with the Board's practices, and the Board shall have the duty of reconsidering its actions appropriately. This provision shall in no way be considered as a bar to responsible and rational dissent. Moreover, it is every director's duty and responsibility to properly exercise dissent amongst directors in the performance of his/her duties, and it is further RESOLVED, that the Board and each individual director agrees that individual directors shall use the utmost professional judgment and discretion in discussing disputed or confidential corporate actions, policies or issues with Co-op members, agents, vendors, employees or, the general public. All personnel, real estate, marketing, strategic planning and financial matters will be considered sensitive issues subject to director's good faith and discretion unless or until made otherwise by action of the Board as a whole, and it is further RESOLVED, that at all times Directors shall recognize that they project an image as a representative of the cooperative and shall conduct themselves in a professional manner which fosters confidence and reflects positively on the cooperative, its members and its staff, and it is further RESOLVED, that if a Director shall violate this Code of Ethics he/she shall be subject to censure by the Board of Directors, if not less than ten (10) Directors vote to censure the offending Director, and it is further RESOLVED, that censure shall be carried out by the publication on the front page of the Co-op City Times of the results of the censure vote, with an explanation as to why the Director was censured. YES: Friedman, Gordon, McClain, Nusynowitz, Pellman, Shapiro, Singer NO: Berkowitz, Lerner, Luciano, Saunders, Bell, Illis ABSENT: Holtz, Sozio, Thomas. PASSED

NYS DEC tells Public Safety that geese died of starvation BY BILL STUTTIG

Officials from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) reported to the Department of Public Safety this week that a recent autopsy performed on a carcass of a goose found on Co-op City grounds in February revealed that the animal was not poisoned or had not succumbed to any environmental causes, but instead died of starvation. Captain James Keappock of Riverbay’s Department of Public Safety reported that he heard from NYS DEC’s Mark Hines earlier this week that the sample goose carcass sent by Public Safety to the DEC labs in Albany was found not to have any elevated level of toxic materials, but instead had apparently starved to death, a death possibly related to the extreme icy and snowy conditions in Co-op City and elsewhere in the region this past January and February. In February, approximately eight goose carcasses were discovered on Co-op City grounds sparking concerns that either someone or something was poisoning the birds or a communicable disease was spreading amongst the flock and thus sparking a health concern for people living in the area. As soon as the pattern of unexplained goose deaths became apparent, Captain Keappock contacted the state DEC which then requested that Public Safety send a sample carcass of one of the dead birds to it so scientists could do tests to determine if the cause of death represented an environmental concern or a health risk to the human population. The community was informed of the ongoing concern and asked to report immediately to Public Safety any sightings of dead geese and also to stay away and keep children away from any discovered carcasses not yet removed from the grounds. Keappock said this week that he was told by DEC officials that resident geese who do not migrate are common in this region and have been frequently known

to starve to death during harsh winter months in the northeast region because the persistent snow and ice cover keeps them from getting to their natural feeding source, grass fields, for extended periods of time. Keappock said that he was told that geese deaths due to starvation have increased in the entire region due to the

harsh February weather. Keappock added that even though concerns have eased, residents are still advised to report any dead geese spotted on Co-op City’s grounds and if a goose carcass is discovered, do not touch it, stay away and keep children away as well.

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2nd Combing Co-op City

Easter Egg Hunt today!

Come to the Section 1 Greenway today, Saturday, April 4, 21-4 p.m. for the Riverbay Fund’s SpEGGtacular Spring Celebration, featuring an Easter Egg Hunt from 12:30-1:30 p.m. Admission is FREE! There will be sack races, hula hoop contest, egg & spoon race and much, much more. In case of rain/cold, the event will take place in the Dreiser Auditorium.

Next CB 10 meeting

The next Community Board 10 meeting will be held on Thursday, April 16, 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.

Donate your shoes for chance to win $500

Your donations to the County Recycling bins at the community’s garages have helped generate funds for the Riverbay Fund’s Summer concerts series, Tunes on Tuesday and Wicked Wednesdays. Now, County Recycling is giving even more back! From now through April 22, donate your unwanted shoes for a chance to win $500 cash, sponsored by County Recycling/United Donation Services. Simply place paired shoes in a plastic bag (minimum of 3 pairs per entry/per bag.) Write your name, telephone number and address on a piece of letter size paper and place the paper in the bag. Tie the bag and place it into a donation bin at the garage. Drawing will take place at the Home Improvement Fair on Sunday, April 26 at the Dreiser Auditorium.

Happy Easter and Passover to all our readers!

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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 last 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.

DOT

presentation. Congressman Eliot Engel’s office had promised to fund a bus to transport residents to the meeting should it be needed. Although it has not been officially said that the reason for the change of venue to a Co-op City location was to accommodate the Co-op City residents who planned to attend in the limited space of CB 10 offices, a formal request to reserve a large space within this community was received on Wednesday. In the e-mailed request, Mr. Kearns stated: “The issue of the traffic calming plan in Co-op City has been discussed at the Board level, and we would like to request that Riverbay Corporation within this month, set aside time in the auditorium of the Dreiser Community Center for a presentation of the traffic calming plan for the residents of Co-op City. That presentation is envisioned taking place between the hours of 10:00 and 11:30 a.m. This time was chosen to accommodate Co-op City's senior population, so that they can see the plan presented by NYC DOT and comment. Of course, anyone who happens to be in the neighborhood during these times is invited to attend this meeting...” Ms. Maxwell, perhaps Co-op City’s most vocal resident who has been calling for both the city and state DOT to make the changes necessary for relieving Co-op City residents of the burden of the increased traffic congestion caused by the opening of the new Mall at Bay Plaza last summer, said this week after hearing that the plan will be presented in Co-op City: “This was really a no brainer. It should have been scheduled to take place in Co-op City in the first place. After all, we are the ones most affected by these changes.” Community Board 10 Chairperson

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 shareholders 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. 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 IncomeAffidavit 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 (Continued on page 7)

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Martin Prince, a Co-op City resident, was given a preliminary look at the plans last month and then quickly shared what he was told with the Riverbay Community Relations Committee and the Co-op City Times which reported the preliminary aspects of the plan in the March 21 issue of the newspaper. Mr. Prince told the Co-op City Times this week that he does like certain aspects of the plan as presented to him by DOT officials because he feels that it will make Bartow Avenue much more pedestrian friendly. Assemblyman Mike Benedetto said he also was given a preview of the plan two weeks ago and he feels that reducing the number of lanes on Bartow Avenue will make the entire busy road much easier and safer to cross for Co-op City residents while allowing DOT to change the timing on the lights to create a more even flow of traffic along the busy stretch, cutting down on the gridlock that plagued Bartow Avenue periodically during this past Christmas shopping season. Both leaders, however, urged Co-op City residents to attend the upcoming meeting and listen to the DOT officials present their plan, keep an open mind, and then if they still have objections to the plan after hearing the presentation, to voice them in a calm, clear and respectful manner. Aside from the proposal to reduce Bartow Avenue from six lanes to four lanes to increase pedestrian safety in DOT’s reported view, the department also proposed during preliminary meetings a plan to lengthen the approach to the two left hand turning lanes on Baychester Avenue approaching Bartow Avenue and also place new traffic lights with left hand turning signals at key intersections along

Bartow Avenue, including at Asch Loop West and at the entrance to the Bartow Mall Shopping Center. It was also proposed that all the streets be remarked, including Hutchinson River Parkway East in Section 5 and, if the funding is available – all of the major roadways surrounding Bay Plaza be resurfaced. According to Mr. Prince, DOT also said they are working with the developers of Bay Plaza to improve signage on the interior of the shopping complex and are specifically lobbying the developers to block vehicles from exiting the shopping complex from the driveway between Toys’R’ Us and the senior home on Bartow Avenue. Traffic exiting the shopping complex via this driveway has led to an increase in illegal, dangerous u-turns on Bartow Avenue directly across from the high influx of traffic exiting and entering the Bartow Shopping Mall across the street. Prince added that the Community Board members were told that a study of traffic volume in the area conducted in the weeks and months following the opening of the Mall at Bay Plaza in August revealed, according to what the DOT told the Community Board, that while traffic increased dramatically in the time immediately after the opening of the Mall, it leveled off significantly in the months that followed and the holiday season was not nearly as congested as previously feared. That clearly remains a question of debate among many Co-op City residents affected by Bay Plaza traffic during this past holiday season and each weekend since. The upcoming meeting later this month will be their chance to voice their opinion on the gridlocked traffic that DOT engineers insist does not exist.

Petitions

Riverbay Residential Sales Department, for every shareholder who lives in Co-op City. This process will be overseen by the 2015 Election Committee and the Riverbay Legal Department. “Only the shareholder(s) of record for each apartment is allowed to sign candidates’ petitions,” said Ahland. Once the signatures are checked, the list of eligible candidates who may run in the 2015 Board election will be compiled and announced at the Candidates’ Meeting which will take place on Tuesday, April 14th, 8 p.m. in Room 31 of the Bartow Community Center. The official candidates will be listed in the Saturday, April 18th issue of the Co-op City Times. On Wednesday, April 15, the day after the Candidates’ Meeting, the certified candidates and their supporters may begin campaigning as per Election Rule E 6 (a). 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. All candidates’ statements and ads submitted for publication in the 2015 election supplement in the Co-op City Times are first reviewed by the Election

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Community Relations Director. “The Borough President updated us on matters that have to do not only with Co-op City, but also with the Bronx in general regarding Metro-North plans and the waterfront area and development plans around here and other parts of the Bronx,” Ellison said. “We’re very much enamored with his vision of the Bronx’s future and specifically Co-op City. We left the meeting feeling proud that he is our representative.” Borough President Diaz demonstrated his close ties to Co-op City, and his knowledge of how he can help, during the meeting. “He even talked to us about Dreiser Auditorium and how he uses it a lot and he would like to assist in our efforts to upgrade it,” Ellison said. He told us ‘I love your auditorium, Riverbay is always helpful using the facility. My sister was married there, I was the best man at my best friend’s wedding there. It’s just looking a little shoddy and we’re looking for ways to help you bring it to a state-of-the-art auditorium for Co-op City.’” Earlier this month, Riverbay senior staff members also met with other elected officials to discuss Co-op City issues and how those officials could help the community. City Councilmember Andy King was asked to contact the New York City Fire Department to discuss easing the city regulations governing space around the standpipes in each of the community’s garages to open up more parking spaces, along with seeking additional city grants to help fund many of the cultural celebrations presented in Co-op City. Riverbay asked State Senator Ruth Hassell-Thompson for her continuing

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Committee and its attorneys prior to publication. The Election Committee, on the advice of its counsel, reserves the right to delete any material which, in its opinion, contains libelous statements, personal attacks, or material misstatement of fact. Generally, candidates are notified of any major changes made to their statements and ads by Riverbay’s General Counsel. This year’s election will be conducted by voting machines. Voting will take place in the building lobbies from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. on May 20th. After the polls close on May 20th, the 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. Once again this week, potential candidates who have picked up their qualifying petitions are cautioned about the importance of reading and abiding by the 2015 election rules and regulations that were included in their petition packages to (Continued from page 1)

support in the effort to get New York State Peace Officer status for Riverbay’s Public Safety Officers to safeguard the community in case the NYPD ever decides to forego its program granting Special Patrolman status to certain private policing agencies such as CCPD. Senator Hassel-Thompson also expressed a willingness to work with Riverbay and Prestige Properties – owners and developers of the new Mall at Bay Plaza – to get state funding to enhance traffic patterns in and around the mega-shopping complex and to provide more direct access from the huge shopping center onto adjacent highways without impacting on the congestion and safety of local Co-op City streets. Ellison said one way to help address the community’s need is to gather Hassell-Thompson, King, Diaz and state Assemblyman Mike Benedetto at a joint meeting focused on Co-op City. “We would like to take the idea of having a joint meeting of all the elected officials with Riverbay senior staff to ensure that we’re all on the same page on the issues that face us here in Co-op City,” Ellison said. “This was Ruth Hassell-Thompson’s idea and Peter and I both thought it was a very good one and we intend to follow up on it as quickly as possible.” Ellison said Riverbay Community Relations Director Sajous was particularly helpful in arranging and conducting this first series of meetings. “Michelle has been a Godsend in pulling all these meetings together. Her contacts that she’s established through the years of arranging events have been invaluable in our efforts of moving in this new phase of our relationships with elected officials,” Ellison said.

avoid being disqualified as the 2015 Election Committee will be closely monitoring election activities to ensure that everyone is following the rules and that the process is fair. Riverbay Corporation has scheduled three (3) official Candidates’ Forums this year, the first of which will be held on Monday, April 27, at 7:30 p.m. in Room 31 of the Bartow Community Center. The second forum will be held on Wednesday, May 6, at 7:30 p.m. in the Dreiser Auditorium, and the final forum will take place on Monday, May 11, 7:30 p.m. in Room 45 of the Einstein Community Center. Three years ago, the election rules were changed to allow the Co-op City Times to report on the candidates’forums, and, as is the case with other electionrelated material submitted for publication in the Co-op City Times during the election period, the 2015 Election Committee will review and approve all reports on the candidates’ forums filed by the Co-op City Times staff prior to publication. Since there will be 3 official forums held this year, the corporation will not support individual building associations and certified community organizations which, in the past, were allowed to use their meeting rooms free of charge to host candidates’ nights meetings to which all candidates were invited. As a result, building associations and community organizations will not be receiving the

customary letter requesting dates of their candidates’ meeting from the 2015 Election Committee. Potential candidates and their supporters should also be aware that the use of any outdoor space owned by Riverbay for public gatherings related to the Board election is strictly prohibited and no candidate or community organization may use the facilities of the Riverbay Corporation for campaign activities, except for those approved by the Election Committee or unless applicable rates for the use of such facilities have been paid in advance to Riverbay, and unless all candidates can be provided with equal access to such facilities or services [election rule E (2) and (3)]. Any potential candidate who has questions about the election rules or who needs further clarification may address their questions to their 2015 Election Committee, c/o Riverbay Legal Department, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475. 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 to: Andrea Leslie, Riverbay Board Office, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475 or email aleslie@riverbayboard.com.

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Coalition to Save Affordable Housing The Coalition to Save Affordable Housing (CTSAH) hosted a Spring Fling Dance on Saturday, March 28, in the Dreiser Auditorium which was a huge success. In attendance were an amazing and diverse mix of party goers who came out despite the unseasonably cold and damp weather; the Board President Cleve Taylor (L) and Interim music was tight and Riverbay General Manager Noel Ellison (R) share a moment with the energy warmed Claudia Sampson, chair of the CTSAH, after receiving their everyone’s heart. certificates. Among our more than 100 revelers were cooperators both ance by local balladeer, Usher aka young and mature who came out along “Cowboy,” who gave a heartwarming with their family and friends to have a rendition of Al Green’s iconic, Let’s Stay good time. And that we did! Some trav- Together. There were a number of speeled from other parts of the city, includ- cial dance routines throughout the night ing Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Long that even I couldn’t keep up with. Island and Westchester to join in the celWe were especially proud that we were ebration. To keep the crowd swinging able to recognize the outstanding leaderwith line dancing, including the Electric ship and professionalism of our Riverbay Slide, the Macarena, the Wobble, and Board President, Cleve Taylor, and even some serious Bachata and Soca for Interim General Managers, Noel Ellison the islanders in the room, DJ Madout and Peter Merola. They were presented by made sure that everyone got to hear their the Coalition to Save Affordable Housing fave songs. We even had a live perform- Chair with Certificates of Appreciation in

recognition of their service to the Co-op City community. Absent was Peter Merola who, due to a previous commitment, was unable to attend. However, Noel Ellison received his award and read a statement from Peter thanking us and expressing his deep gratitude for having had the opportunity to serve our community for over two decades. Aside from the presentation, there were several door prizes and three cash prizes for raffles sold before and during the event. Needless to say, there was ample food and libations shared amongst the tables. There was even a delicious, custom-made cake for the three honorees. The Spring Fling Dance was an event conceived by the members of the Executive Committee of the Coalition to Save Affordable Housing and spearheaded by the Dance Committee. The members of the Dance Committee who

deserve a big shout out are: Judy Camacho, Yolanda Canales Schumann, Bernie Cylich, Stuart Edwards, Leroy Moorehead, and Dolores Rankin. But, there were many others involved behind the scenes in planning this flawless event. Therefore, we’d also like to thank Lemoine Granger, Ebony Lambright and Andrea Leslie for volunteering to help us make the event a big success. Even my 22 month-old grandson, Cairo, kept our spirits high as we decorated the day of the event. If I’ve overlooked anyone, please accept my sincerest apologies. Finally, do visit our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/ctsah10475 and check out our dance photos. Let us know you’ve visited by clicking “Like” or leave a comment. Also be sure to upload your pictures taken at the event. Have a blessed Passover and a happy Easter! —Claudia A. Sampson

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Co-op City Times / April 4, 2015

Co-op City Times

Letters to the Editor

Transformational leaders needed to steer our enterprise

To the Editor: In 1994, as a single mom with a toddler daughter, I bought an apartment here because both my retired parents lived here and the day care center was conveniently located nearby. My dad was able to walk my daughter to and from the center and later meet her at the bus stop because my work as a consultant took me on the road 3-4 days a week. Fast forward 21 years later: my dad passed away in January after a long illness which made it hard for me to work and earn the income I once enjoyed. I choose to remain in Co-op because my mom still lives here. I’m planning not only to remain here in Co-op for her, but also because I see a bright future for everyone willing to

make the sacrifice required to keep our homes affordable. Thankfully, we live in a representative democracy and are allowed to freely express ourselves. With this right guaranteed by the Constitution comes the obligation to act responsibly. For example, this entitlement does not give anyone the right to shout “fire!” in a crowded theater, nor does it permit anyone to slander or besmirch others we dislike or worst yet, envy. I implore the disgruntled members of the Riverbay Board to start behaving like responsible representatives. Stop telling us what we should do, and start doing the job we elected you to do by being respectful and not disdainful. What we should hear are new and

doable ideas, not hysteria and untenable schemes that will not work in this millennium because they failed in the last. Yes: I’m ready to pay the 4.5% increase because I believe we still have the best deal in town. Lastly, there’s a mile-wide difference between authentic leadership and demagoguery. Stop telling us what we should do and cease tearing down others with whom you disagree (which is distasteful and childish and only plays to a small segment of our community who are never satisfied with any form of transformational leadership), and show us your plan to steer this enormous enterprise and valuable asset towards a better tomorrow. —Claudia A. Sampson

Leadership that promotes advocacy for Co-op City

To the Editor: Most middle & upper middle class communities have building associations, block associations, homeowner’s associations, all typically advocating specifically for a better quality of life for their neighborhoods. The strategy is simplistic and effective – “the squeaky wheel gets the most oil!” From the 1970’s into the ‘80’s, Co-op City, with its heavily democratic voting registry, was the 800 pound Gorilla, not squeaking, but roaring in the northeast Bronx. Since the early 90’s, we have digressed into an irrelevant, taken for granted, block of votes. The 2008 & 2012 elections proved beyond a doubt that Co-op City can put up voting numbers that could alter the outcome of any local, and/or statewide election.

We need leadership that eats, drinks, and sleeps advocacy for Co-op City. Right now, Board President Cleve Taylor, and the majority members of the Riverbay Board of Directors are doing just that, and every shareholder/cooperator needs to make certain that our future choices also represent the true majority of the cooperators, WITH consideration and concerns for alternative points of view. We need committed leadership from Riverbay Corp. that assesses what’s in Co-op City’s best interest, and advocate for it in the strongest possible way, and we need to insure that those we elect to public office represent our best interests first - everything else second, or vote them out! Co-op City is supposed to be about shareholders, not malls!

Election Committee Notice Poll Worker sign-up

If you worked the Riverbay Board election for the past 4 years (since 2010) your name is already on the list of eligible poll workers. You will receive a letter for training class in a few weeks and no further action is required. However, those who have not worked since 2010 and would like to be placed on the RESERVE list – provided you have already been trained by the New York City Board of Election and have proper knowledge of the old voting machines – you may sign up on the days listed below in Room 28 in the Bartow Community Center, 2049 Bartow Avenue. For answers to your questions, please come to one of the sign-up sessions listed below: • Tuesday, April 7 – 9:00 a.m. – 1 p.m. • Wednesday, April 8 – 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. • Tuesday, April 14 – 9:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. • Thursday, April 16 – 2 p.m. – 6 p.m.

It’s about what’s best for our children’s education, and safety, and not about having limited resources for them. In my opinion, Co-op City has been handled abysmally in the past 23 years or so. The complete commercialization of the area has turned a beautifully designed residential area into a investment dream for mall developers and merchants. The DOT is considering eliminating a traffic lane on Bartow Avenue to help with the traffic flow. More traffic = fewer lanes, how do they have the audacity to even consider the concept? When we stand UNITED, we are the BEST community in NYC; DIVIDED, we are little more than somebody else’s enormous payday. —Rod Saunders

Cooperator comment on carrying charge increase to HCR

Cooperator comments to HCR regarding the proposed 4.5% carrying charge increase 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. The comment deadline is May 1, 2015.

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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First Reading - Resolution #15-20 SUBMITTED BY: HELEN ATKINS SECONDED BY: CLEVE TAYLOR BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING, DATED: April 1st, 2015

WHEREAS, the Contracts Department sent out twenty five (25) requests for proposals for Bid # 2964, Towing Services at Co-op City; and WHEREAS, we received two (2) proposal which were reviewed in detail by the Project Manager; and WHEREAS, the Project Manager has determined Five J’s Automotive is the lowest responsible bidder (Recommendation attached) and any contract that exceeds one year in duration requires Board approval. NOW THEREFORE, LET IT BE RESOLVED: That the proposed Contract 2964 with Five J’s Automotive at a $125.00 per tow charge to owner of vehicle (additional charges listed in contract) over two (2) years be approved as submitted by Management in accordance with Board of Directors Resolution #8516 and amended by Board of Directors Resolution #95-44 and the President is hereby authorized to execute the contract and Management is authorized to take all steps necessary to make this action effective. (See page 9 for more Resolutions)

Affidavits

(Cont’d. from pg. 3)

to the State for verification of income against filed tax return. Cooperators are advised, therefore, to make sure that the data provided on their Income Affidavit form comes from their NY State tax return. Riverbay staff will hold all-day sessions to assist cooperators in filling out their Income Affidavit form on Wednesday, April 22nd and Thursday, April 23rd from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. in Dreiser Center, Room 1; Bartow Center, Room 28; and Einstein Center, Room 38. Extra forms will be available at the sessions for those cooperators who do not receive their mailed copy. Notaries will also be present so cooperators can file their completed Income Affidavit form at the sessions. Any cooperators who would like to have their Income Affidavit form notarized must present two (2) forms of identification, one of which must be a picture of the individual. The affidavit will not be notarized without proper identification. Completed forms must be returned to Riverbay Corporation by April 30, 2015. Special boxes have been set up in the CSO Offices at Dreiser and Einstein and the Administration Office Reception area at Bartow Avenue for this purpose. The boxes will be open during regular business hours (9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.). An additional box will be available after 5:00 p.m. during the week and all day on weekends at the Bartow Security Office. Also for your convenience, there will be personnel available at the following locations to assist and/or notarize your income affidavit form: 1. Assemblyman Michael Benedetto’s Office, Dreiser Center, Room 12. 2. Congressman Eliot Engel’s Office, Dreiser Center, Room 3. 3. Jewish Community Council Office, Dreiser Center, Room 18. 4. Multi-Service, 140 Carver Loop. Enclosed with the annual income affidavit packet is a letter from the Risk Management Department, regarding the submission of your co-op insurance declaration page or certified letter from your insurance broker or company showing that you have the required insurance coverage on your apartment. Please note that the insurance documentation must be submitted along with your annual income affidavit by no later than April 30, 2015 to avoid the assessment of a $150 Community Complaint fine. Any questions regarding the insurance documentation should be addressed to Risk Management Department at (718) 320 3300, Ext. 3388.

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. Bids Due: April 8, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. Bonding: Bonding is not required. Insurance: Insurance is required.

Contract 2985, A/E Services for Backflow Prevention: Perform site survey of Co-op City’s buildings to determine if approved reduced pressure zone device or approved double check valve assemblies are required. Pre-bid Meeting: April 16, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. Bids Due: May 6, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. Bonding: Bonding is not required Insurance: Insurance is required

Contract 2987, Emergency Plumbing Repairs – (Domestic Water Mains, Bldgs. 3, 9 & 16): Provide all labor, material, appliances, tools, services, support and supervision for furnishing & installing all plumbing work. Pre-bid Meeting: April 16, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. Bids Due: May 5, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. Bonding: Bonding is required Insurance: Insurance is required Contract P775: Hoist Chain Inspections in Ashcart Rooms Bids Due: April 16, 2015 at 2 p.m. This is a sealed bid and will be opened and read on 4/16 Winning bidder must provide proper insurance.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

New Job Posting: Open to 32BJ Union Members from April 1 to April 9, 2015. Open to All applicants from April 10 to April 20, 2015. Job Reference #: 15-17 Request for transfer/promotion must be received by the Human Resources Department by April 15, 2015. Employees are responsible for submitting the transfer forms in person to the Human Resources Department. Employees who are promoted will receive the applicable rate scale for this position. Utility Person Maintenance Department Under the supervision of a Maintenance PM Shop Supervisor, this candidate will be responsible for performing carpentry, plumbing, electrical and HVAC repairs. He/She will be responsible for the removal, installation and repair of apartment cabinetry and fixtures. The Utility Person will be responsible for inspection, measurements, and other field-related work as it pertains to cabinetry replacement. Candidate will be responsible for keeping track of material and time used on jobs. Job Description: Ideal candidate will • Produce or assemble components of articles, such as store fixtures, office equipment, cabinets, or high-grade furniture. • Set up or operate machines, including power saws, jointers, mortisers, tenoners, molders, or shapers, to cut, mold, or shape woodstock or wood substitutes. • Attach parts or subassemblies together to form completed units, using glue, dowels, nails, screws, or clamps. • Cut timber to the right size and shape and trim parts of joints to ensure a snug fit, using hand tools, such as planes, chisels, or wood files. • Trim, sand, or scrape surfaces or joints to prepare articles for finishing. • Bore holes for insertion of screws or dowels, by hand or using boring machines. • Perform final touch-ups with sandpaper or steel wool. • Install hardware, such as hinges, handles, catches, or drawer pulls, using hand tools. • Repair or alter wooden furniture, cabinetry, fixtures, paneling, or other pieces. • Apply Masonite, Formica, or Vinyl surfacing materials. • Measure, cut, thread and assemble new pipe, placing the assembled pipe in hangers or other supports. • Perform rough-ins, repair and replace fixtures and locate, repair, or remove leaking or broken pipes. • Assist pipe fitters in the layout, assembly, and installation of piping for water systems. • Requisition tools and equipment, select type and size of pipe, and collect and transport materials and equipment to work site. • Examine electrical units for loose connections and broken insulation and tighten connections, using hand tools. • Construct controllers and panels, using power drills, drill presses, taps, saws and punches. • Perform semi-skilled and unskilled laboring duties related to the installation, maintenance and repair of a wide variety of electrical systems and equipment. • Recommend, develop, or perform preventive or general maintenance procedures, such as cleaning, powerwashing, or vacuuming equipment, oiling parts, or changing filters. • Inspect and test systems to verify system compliance with plans and specifications or to detect and locate malfunctions. • Record and report time, materials, faults, deficiencies, or other unusual occurrences on work orders. Job Requirements: HS Diploma or equivalent is a plus; Successful candidate should have 1 to 3 years of experience in carpentry; Candidate should have a working knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures; Applicant must have ability to walk for long periods of time, twist, kneel, push, stoop, climb ladders; work in inclement weather, as well as lift and carry up to 100 pounds; Valid Driver License (NY, NJ, CT, PA) Required; Knowledge of OSHA and safety requirements related to performing maintenance repairs; Must be available for

emergency work; Must be able to read and write in English; BiLingual is a plus. Drug Screening Test; Background check. Days and hours will vary on a flexible schedule. How to Apply: All applicants are advised to submit a resume along with the application. Applications are given out at the address below from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.. ———————————————————— Open to: Candidates Only in Local 94 & 94A April 1, 2015 – April 10, 2015. Originally posted: January 5, 2015. Job Reference #: 15-18 Request for transfer/promotion must be received by the Human Resources Department by April 8th. Employees are responsible for submitting the transfer forms in person to the Human Resources Department. Employees who are promoted will receive the applicable rate scale for this position. Helper Power Plant Ideal candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day duties of assisting Mechanics, Electricians and Instrument Technicians with electrical, mechanical, or instrumentation tasks as they are assigned. Assist in the maintenance of power plant vehicles and report any vehicle malfunctions. Assist the plant staff in maintaining the cleanliness of the plant and pump rooms. Selected candidate will responsible for reviewing and observing all safety rules, regulations and instructions. Job Description: • Transfer tools, parts, equipment, and supplies to and from work stations and other areas. • Disassemble broken or defective equipment to facilitate repair and reassemble equipment when repairs are complete. • Assist in installing or replacing of machinery, equipment, and new or replacement parts and instruments, using hand or power tools. • Assist in examining and testing machinery, equipment, components, and parts for defects to ensure proper functioning. • Hold or supply tools, parts, equipment, and supplies for other workers. • Position vehicles, machinery, equipment, physical structures, and other objects for assembly or installation, using hand tools, power tools, and moving equipment. • Adjust, maintain, and repair tools, equipment, and machines, and assist more skilled workers with similar tasks. • Assist in the adjustment, connecting, or disconnect wiring, piping, tubing, and other parts, using hand or power tools. • Clean or lubricate vehicles, machinery, equipment, instruments, tools, work areas, and other objects, using hand tools, power tools, and cleaning equipment. • Assemble and maintain physical structures, using hand or power tools. • Tend and observe equipment and machinery to verify efficient and safe operation. • Apply protective materials to equipment, components, and parts to prevent defects and corrosion. • Prepare work stations for use by mechanics and repairers. • Perform other duties as assigned. Job Requirements: High School Diploma or equivalent Required; Valid Driver License (NY, NJ, CT, PA) required at time of appointment; Degree is a plus; Some experience with the operation of equipment used in a Power Plant is a plus; Must be able to read and write in English; Bi-Lingual is a plus; Candidate must be capable of operating various hand and power tools. Drug Test; Background check. Applicant must have ability to walk for long periods of time, twist, kneel, push, stoop, climb ladders/stairs and lift heavy objects up to 75 lbs. Days and hours of operation will vary on a flexible schedule. How to Apply: All applicants are advised to submit a resume along with the application. Applications are given out at the address below from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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 718-320-3672 with the Job Title and Job Reference # on the TOP RIGHT CORNER of the resume. *Riverbay Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer* (Continued on page 35)

Budgets = Hard Math + Unpredictables Co-op City Times / April 4, 2015

Homes and Community Renewal (HCR) TAPPING INTO OUR has begun the review process of Riverbay Director’s Viewpoint RESERVES? Board’s proposed two-year budget, includSome cooperators have ing a one-year, 4.5% carrying charge argued that we should tap Treasurer increase and a 10% increase in all (my into our reserves to avoid emphasis) garage fees. The state housing carrying charge increases. agency has invited cooperator comment and Those reserves are restricted will hold an open hearing on May 4. HCR by our mortgage lender. Even if we could make use auditors will then review the budget and of the reserve funds, we would be required to replendetermine whether to authorize the increases. ish them. How else could that be done except by A budget is a listing of anticipated income increasing carrying charges? and expenses over a period of time—in this THE ASBESTOS ABATEMENT SCANDAL case, for the fiscal years 2015–16 and 2016– In a Letter to the Editor in the Co-op City Times 17. Precise calculations go into compiling a of March 21, a cooperator suggested aggressive budget, but so does the anticipation of unprelegal action to free us from the ongoing, costly dictable costs. requirement to remove asbestos from beneath wooden The income side of the budget consists primarily of floors whenever an apartment is renovated. In fact, a lawour monthly carrying charges. As for the expenses, some suit was filed against Department of Environmental are predictable. There is, of course, our annual mortgage Protection (DEP), some time ago, by Riverbay’s asbestos debt service payment, which is fixed for the next 35 abatement counsel, Stephen Kaufman. So far, and someyears, and our payroll for staff working under union conwhat mysteriously, five judges have recused themselves tract. We also have to pay shelter rent tax — 10% of carfrom this case. Although Kaufman has also been lobbyrying charge income, excluding utility cost. ing City Hall and Albany, he has made little headway. Most other items are subject either to inflationary Meanwhile, DEP closely monitors our floor abatement pressures or, in the case of our water tax, to seemingly procedures, imposing steep fines on Riverbay and the arbitrary decisions made by the city’s Water Department. abatement contractor for even minor infractions. In drafting Riverbay’s budget, our Finance Director The author of the letter challenges Riverbay to violate can anticipate only inflationary pressures that might DEP’s abatement requirements by having uncertified affect the cost of non-discretionary, or essential items. To personnel remove the tiles, without sealing off the areas. avoid a crisis, Finance professionals generally prefer to Such action may invite legal battles and heavy fines, and overestimate rather than underestimate anticipated costs. such confrontational tactics may endanger the financial Ignoring the possibility of inflation or other unpredictable integrity of the Corporation. Not only could Riverbay be occurrence would, I’m sure you’d agree, be irresponsible dragged into court, but HCR and the federal Department and wouldn’t solve budgetary problems. It would simply of Housing and Urban Development may remove the increase the negative consequences when something Board, possibly appoint a receivership — perhaps even a unexpected — and expensive – happens. management company — and may demand that new Approving a budget does not prevent the monitoring Board elections be held. and controlling of corporate expenses. It makes control Is this the way to take on the abatement problem? possible. CORRECTION NECESSARY President Cleve Taylor has argued that Riverbay A statement by Director Daryl Johnson in the March should maintain a cash reserve of $6 to $10 million – 3 to 28 Co-op City Times needs to be corrected. He stated: 5% of our budget — as a cushion to meet unexpected “Our cooperators are also upset with this president’s bills. With good fortune we might, in two years, wind up imposition of a 4 ½ percent carrying charge increase and with a small surplus. a 10% garage increase onto this community.”

Bernard Cylich

President Taylor has no legal authority to unilaterally impose any increase. And he did not do so. By law, only HCR can do so. HCR has begun reviewing an application for increases submitted by President Taylor, as directed by the Board (Resolution #15-15). As I noted above, this budget, based on maintaining the current level of services, requires a one-time carrying charge and parking fee increases. The resolution was submitted by First Vice President Leah Graham and seconded by Secretary Francine Reva Jones — not by President Taylor. MEETING LEGAL OBLIGATIONS Back in December 2014, Taylor led a Board discussion on how Riverbay could satisfy the terms of a major lawsuit, brought by a group of union workers in response to mismanagement by Marion Scott, Inc. To settle the suit, we must pay $6.4 million by September, 2015. We also have to come up with the million-dollar cost of cleaning the cooling tower, as ordered by the city Department of Health—an unexpected expense caused by the discovery of Legionnaire bacteria in the tower. And we must meet these obligations without undermining our quality of life. These discussions considered a variety of options —temporary reduction of staff; a fourmonth, $50 per room assessment; carrying charge and garage fee increases. However, no proposals were presented to cut the budget by $20 million, to discontinue use of our central garbage facility, to end the floor restoration program, no call for cutting 10% in all departments or for ending overtime. Agreement was finally reached on the substance of a proposal to increase carrying charges and garage fees. At a subsequent meeting, a fully drafted resolution was submitted by Graham and Jones and at the Board’s televised meeting on February 25, it was adopted after lengthy discussion. There were 8 votes in favor, 4 votes against and one abstention. TYRANNY OF THE MINORITY The resolution became the expression and will of the entire Board, regardless of how any individual member voted. It is my hope that Board members will respect decisions democratically arrived at. The alternative — tyranny of the minority — in my opinion, would undermine democratic governance in Co-op City.

Co-op City Times / April 4, 2015

First Reading - Resolution #15-21 SUBMITTED BY: EVELYN TURNER SECONDED BY: ANDREA LESLIE BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING, DATED: APRIL 1, 2015

WHEREAS, Contract Administration sent out thirtyfive (35) request for proposal pertaining to Bid 2970, Audit and Tax Services; and WHEREAS, we received nine (9) proposal; and WHEREAS, the proposals were sent to the Finance Department for review; and WHEREAS, the Finance Department recommends PKF O’Conner Davies, LLP is the lowest responsible bidder (Recommendation attached) for the following services which are included but not limited to: Annual Audit of Riverbay Corporation, tax consulting for preparation of Riverbay Corporation Federal Tax Return, Annual audit of management pension plan and security pension plan, Annual audit of Riverbay Fund, and the Annual Audit of the 401K Plan; and WHEREAS, hourly rates if Riverbay needs the firm to provide additional consulting services for financial matters are as follows: Partner $325 - $400 Manager $250 - $300 Senior $175 - $205 Staff accountant $125 - $175 NOW THEREFORE, LET IT BE RESOLVED: that the proposed Contract 2970 with PKF O’Conner Davies, LLP at a cost of $136,700.00 for the first year, $138,500.00 for the second year and $142,000.00 for the third year (total three year cost of $417,200.00) be approved as submitted by Management in accordance with Board of Directors Resolution #85-16 and amended by Board of Directors Resolution #95-44 and the President is hereby authorized to execute the contract and Management is authorized to take all steps necessary to make this action effective.

First Reading - Resolution #15-25 SUBMITTED BY: ANDREA LESLIE SECONDED BY: EVELYN TURNER BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING, DATED: April 1st, 2015

WHEREAS, the Contracts Department sent out forty two (42) requests for proposals for Bid #2910, Printing of the Co-op City Times; and WHEREAS, we received four (4) proposals; and WHEREAS, bids were reviewed in detail by the Project Manager; and WHEREAS, the Project Manager has concluded Richner Communication, Inc. is the lowest responsible bidder (Recommendation letters attached). NOW THEREFORE, LET IT BE RESOLVED: that the proposed contract 2910 with Richner Communication, Inc. over a two (2) year period for a not to exceed contract amount of $260,000.00 (Two Hundred Sixty Thousand Dollars) be approved as submitted by Management in accordance with Board of Directors Resolution #85-16 and amended by Board of Directors Resolution #95-44 and the President is hereby authorized to execute the contract and Management is authorized to take all steps necessary to make this action effective.

Deepest Condolences It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Ms. Elaine Cole on Wednesday, April 1, 2015. Ms. Cole was a longtime cooperator and the highly regarded President of the NAACP Day Care Center who mentored many of the community’s young people. She will be sorely missed. Please join us in keeping the family of Ms. Elaine Cole in your thoughts and prayers as they grieve the loss of their dear one.

First Reading – Resolution #15-19 SUBMITTED BY: EVELYN TURNER SECONDED BY: WILLIAM GORDON BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING, DATED: April 1st, 2015

WHEREAS, On February 27, 2013 the Board by resolution 13-09 approved the award of Contract 2800, Asbestos Abatement – Flooring to K.D. Hercules, Inc. for $8,000,000.00; and WHEREAS, a Change Order One (1) is being requested to extend the contract for one (1) year and whereas this request requires no additional money since to date only $3,057,725.99 has been spent from the original contract amount; and WHEREAS, the request for an extension of time is to utilize the remaining $5,652,274.01 left in the con-

tract and the contractor has shown satisfactory work standards; and WHEREAS, the Project Manager is in agreement with the requested change order as referenced in the attached memorandum dated March 2, 2015. NOW THEREFORE, LET IT BE RESOLVED: that the proposed Change Order One (1) to contract 2800 with K.D. Hercules, Inc. for a one (1) year extension of time be approved as submitted by Management in accordance with Board of Directors Resolution #8516 and amended by Board of Directors Resolution #9544 and the President is hereby authorized to execute the contract and Management is authorized to take all steps necessary to make this action effective. (See page 35 for Second Readings)

Responsible Leadership – What Does it Take? Co-op City Times / April 4, 2015

Francine Jones

Dear cooperators, Asch Loop and the Bartow I applaud Board President Cleve Taylor Director’s Viewpoint Mall, replace the Jersey for the awesome responsibility he is Barriers around killer curve; rendering as leader of the Riverbay increase signage and upSecretary Corporation. It was recently reported that grade lighting signals. he took the time to call the Department of These plans will be disSanitation on a Saturday, the day when cussed with the Co-op City community on a date to most folks are relaxing and taking it easy. be announced in the near future. All are encouraged As revealed, President Taylor is not our to attend so that our voices can be heard. Previously, Board President from Monday-Friday we fought against the creation of bicycle lanes on from 9-5, but is at the helm of the Riverbay Bartow Avenue and won. It appears that we must do Corporation 24-7. it again. In the event the new shareholders are Cablevision Bulk Rate Deal unaware, all should know that before the Peartree The concept of a bulk rate deal is very new to some Refuse Facility was established, there were garbage shareholders. I became aware of it when it was offered containers in the basements of our buildings which to our shareholders in 2013. I received several calls became infested with mice, rats and other rodents. from cooperators who do not want another fee added to Some of them made their way up into our apartments. These containers were placed in the dumpster pads outside of our buildings from which foul odors emanated while awaiting pick up by the Department of Sanitation. When the garbage was collected by the DOS, some of it spilled out onto the dumpster carts, the dumpster pads, grounds and streets. The stench was appalling. Some shareholders have commented that they would not like to return to those days. What do you think? Should we sacrifice our quality of life and return to those days, or should we pressure our elected officials for a tax credit? Should we move forward or backward? I’d like to hear from shareholders on this topic. Carrying Charge Increase No one wants to pay a carrying charge increase, but if we don’t increase the maintenance charges, how will the Riverbay Corporation pay for the increase in the costs that we are charged, such as for supplies that we need to operate this place, and the increases in the salaries that are necessary to pay our employees? Most costs are increasing and not decreasing. Please note that several Board meetings took place before Resolution #15-15 was passed and the 4.5% increase authorized. The Budget Committee Chairperson was absent from most of these meetings in January, 2015. Under President Taylor’s direction, the Board systematically participated in in-depth discussions on how to pay for the $6.4M settlement of the Ramirez case and attorneys’ fees, which was a class action brought by Riverbay employees under the management of Marion Scott Real Estate, Inc. and the $1M to pay for the cleaning of the Power Plant cooling tower following an outbreak of Legionnaires’ Disease in and around the Bronx. The Board came up with 4.5% increase for 2015-16 and no increase for 201617. The Board reviewed the Budget Committee report and found that it came up short of the funds needed by September, 2015. Thereafter, the Board voted and passed Resolution #15-15. Therefore, all Board Directors should support that decision and cease criticizing and opposing it. Ladies and gentlemen, you are shareholders. Shareholders share the cost of all expenses of the Riverbay Corporation. Some shareholders have commented that they recently moved to Co-op City and had nothing to do with the Ramirez case and why should they have to pay an increase for something that occurred before they moved in. Sometimes it is unfortunate that that is how cooperative living works. Community Relations Committee Community Board #10 Chairman, Martin Prince, reported on the Department of Transportation’s traffic study. The study showed that there was more traffic in October when Macy’s opened, than there was during the holiday season. The DOT is proposing to remove one lane of traffic on Bartow Avenue in order to widen the parking and bike lanes and allow more time for people to cross the street. This is in line with Vision Zero. Also, they plan to install a left turn signal for

their Riverbay invoice statement and because we have not yet reached a two-thirds majority “Yes” vote and therefore, I should vote “No.” Condolences The homegoing services for Dr. Yosef A.A. benJochannan, who joined the ancestors on March 19, 2015: April 9th, Thursday, 4-8 p.m. - Wake and Viewing, Abyssinian Baptist Church. April 10th, Friday, 9:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. - Funerary Services and Opening of the Mouth Ceremony. April 10th, Friday - Internment, Ferncliff Cemetery, Ardsley, NY. April 10th, Friday, 2:00 p.m. - Repast - National Black Theater, Harlem, NY. Contact: Francine Jones, Board of Directors, Riverbay Corporation, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475 or call 718-671-5957.

Co-op City Times / April 4, 2015

As Usual, These Increases Will Get the State's Approval Co-op City Times / April 4, 2015

It's almost a done deal. And, it seems like Summer Jobs - Last the NYS Homes & Community Renewal Director’s Viewpoint Chance (HCR) agency has almost approved a 4½ This is it! Please cut this percent increase on our carrying charges article out right now and tell and a 10 percent increase on our garage the youths that you know to fees. Additionally, it looks like they want us please go online today and to bring in new management. enroll in the Summer Youth Employment Program, HCR Wants New Management SYEP. This program, for youths between the ages of This board president and his supporters 14-24, will provide pay for "summer employment for have done everything, in my opinion, to up to six weeks in July and August." maintain the practices of our former manageAccording to the SYEP website, the youths that are ment company. Additionally, it appears that selected by lottery will be able to work "in a variety of they have settled on a plan to not cut anyentry-level jobs including: Government agencies, hosthing. pitals, summer camps, non-profits, small businesses, However, we cannot take out any addilaw firms, museums, sports enterprises, and retail tional loans. Therefore, my thoughts are that their way of organizations." doing business can only spell big trouble for this commuThese jobs will go very fast. So, the youths that would nity. Example, what are they going to do if we need like to participate in this program should go online and money for an emergency? What about other unforeseen sign up immediately. These youths will be able to work circumstances? From what I can see, these situations present a huge challenge to the way that this board is managing this corporation. Additionally, it also seems like the officials at HCR are questioning things here. So, on March 25, they sent their representative, George Chan, to our board meeting. "When are you getting new management?" Chan asked. The board president responded, "We're not ready yet." Then, the board president gave a lengthy response that HCR and our former management company used to, um, work together. After hearing that response, Chan picked up his belongings and left. So, what did I get from this brief conflict? Based on HCR's approval of the increase, this incident, and other things, I can only surmise that their opinion of the way that business is conducted here is not good. Emergency Issues Our books speak for themselves. So, realistically, there isn't money set aside for unforeseen emergencies. This is unfortunate because there might be additional lawsuits and other issues that might require immediate funding. And, we will need to have money set aside just for these issues. But, evidently this board president believes that we should wait until next year to even begin looking at ways to cut this budget? Why? Why would anyone want to wait until next year to make, what I think, are some smart cuts to save some money? The point is that we just received an increase. So, if something big comes up, then these board members will have no choice, in my opinion, but to ask for a special assessment on each apartment here. But, can a lot of our cooperators afford to pay, say, a few hundred dollars extra per month? I don’t think so. So, that's why I've been pushing this board to make some smart cuts that will not affect the quality of life here. In fact, I personally think things will get better here and we will be able to save millions of dollars every year if we make some good changes. The information below about apartment restorations is just one example. Apartment Restorations Our current general managers have recently acknowledged my points about saving money by not removing the good floors in our vacant apartments. "We have not found any policy that calls for the automatic replacement of all the wood flooring in an apartment," they wrote in a recent memo. Why would we want to rip up good flooring in our vacant apartments and then spend $5 million a year to have those floor tiles tested for asbestos? Does this make any sense? No. Personally, I believe that we can easily save about $7 million a year by cleaning up those floor tiles, instead of replacing them. Nevertheless, yes, we would replace floor tiles that are broken or damaged. Building 10C Water Infiltration Building 10C, 100 Debs Place, is one section in the triple-core building that is across the street from the Dreiser supermarket. Water, from way below this building, has infiltrated the basement of this building and has caused extensive damage to the storage closets. This is not a good situation. Anyway, I'm hoping that this problem can be fixed soon and that the storage closets can be returned to this area. Cablevision Plan It was mentioned before that this Cablevision plan would go before the board for a vote, after the community's vote. Nevertheless, I do not agree with Riverbay's involvement with this Cablevision plan.

Daryl Johnson

hard, learn, and make their own money. Close Several long-term board members that are up for reelection have not picked up their petitions. So, we could be looking at some new directors soon. Nevertheless, we can still hold a shareholders' meeting at any time to remove directors that are not working 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 darylhjohnson @optonline.net (Please double-check the spelling of this address). Also, please call me at 718-671-4544 if you don't receive a response from your message. You can also join me on Facebook by typing in: Daryl H. Johnson. Okay, that’s it for now. So, please have a wonderful week. And, may God bless you and your family. Thank you.

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Important Reports – Political Expendiency

On February 25, the “maker” of RESOLUTION #15-15 was Leah Graham. Seconded by Francine Jones, the resolution stated: (short version) “WHEREAS, Management has prepared budget for fiscal year 2015/2016 for Riverbay Corporation based on maintaining the current level of services for shareholders; and the proposed budget requires an increase in carrying charges of 4.5% (four and a half percent) effective June 1, 2015 and NO increase during the second fiscal year (from April 2016 to March 2017).” Also, an increase of 10% parking charge. The average cost of carrying charge per room, per month was $207.11, including utilities. The carrying charge increase will raise the current average to $216.43 per month. T H I S R E S O L U T I O N WA S PASSED BY A MAJORITY VOTE OF YOUR BOARD. Snapshot of February Riverbay Corporation Monthly Reports: RESIDENTAL SALES 39 Closing were complete. 34 one (1) bedrooms Vacant 28 two (2) bedrooms Vacant 19 three (3) bedrooms Vacant During the month of February, 27 sets of keys turned in. (2 sets represent estate. Three (3) sets represent legal possession, 5 sets represent transfers, 1 abandoned, 16 sets represent regular move-outs. For the month of February, 2015, there were 13 applicants who accepted the Deferred Equity Program. Please do the math, cooperators. As stated above, the average carrying charge per month is $207.11.

Co-op City Times / April 4, 2015

Evelyn Turner

Director’s Viewpoint

Should we CUT this department by 10%? LEGAL DEPARTMENT Case settled between Rosaly Ramirez, et a. v. Riverbay Corporation, & MSI. (Riverbay improperly paid staff for overtime and/or work performed prior to or after clocking in). Dog Policy violation settlement discussion ongoing. Asbestos Litigation initiated and reassigned to Judge Friedlander. Landlord/Tenant - 5 cases remanded to HCR for redetermination. Pending Trial cases - 7 (eviction and/or non-payment trial) — Pending in HOUSING COURT (i.e. evictions, estate - no succession, abuse of Premise/ Hoarder – Illegal sublet- Anti-Social). 12 – Chronic Non-Payments stipulations for a one to two year probationary period to pay Carrying Charge by the 10th of the month. Sixty-eight (68) Chronic Non-Payment cases compiled with their 2 year probationary stipulation. Sixteen (16) apartments are in Riverbay’s possession due to eviction or voluntary vacated. Currently, there are 254 approved dog accommodations and 21 pending. Should we cut staff in this department by 10%?

GROUNDS DEPARTMENT From January to February, this department did not have a break from ensuring that walkways, sidewalks, etc. were salted and kept safe. They were also faced with the sad task of removing dead geese from our grounds. No one is sure of the cause, but it’s suspected that they may have died of starvation. As herbivores, they feed on grass that was covered for weeks nonstop. Garbage removal went on AS scheduled. Should we cut services/staff by 10% in this department? MAINTENANCE The extreme cold weather in February increased the number of frozen pipes this department had to respond to. In some cases, an outside contractor had to come in. COMMERCIAL LEASING HIGH-LIGHTS Inspected the Bartow basement under the supermarket with construction and architect for repairs. A meeting was held with Chinese Buffet and 305 Miami walkthrough of current Buffet location. A meeting was held with the Chinese Buffet and their contractor to measure former 7 Seas and former Polombo. The Scheduling Office arranged 198 community room rentals. Income generated: $25,066.73 – Services $402 – Security Deposits $7,127. Where/Who should we CUT? CABLEVISION Please note that I support the fact that we DID NOT get enough votes to move this initiative forward. It’s a NO! The community has spoken. “GET RID OF” – Please, coopera-

tors, be mindful of the fact that this concept and constant ranting by a Board member caused millions of human beings to literally be “gotten rid of.” Also, please remember that in less than one (1) year, our current President, Cleve Taylor, has accomplished more than sitting Board members accomplish in three (3) plus years. He is to be commended for providing leadership without the “consistent” full support of his immediate Cabinet – 1st & 2nd Vice Presidents. Additionally, our Treasurer, Bernie Cylich, is providing the professional leadership required to note any red flags when signing hundreds of checks each month. Cooperators, please review the snapshot provided and share your ideas. More department reports to come! We want our community to be a place to live with a “waiting list.” We, Board members, have a responsibility to keep Co-op City “affordable” and “aesthetically beautiful” for generations to come. We have a budget crisis and an approved PLAN to weather the storm. Please Keep the FAITH! We are moving forward with interviewing for a new management company. We have learned from past experiences and take this process seriously. Thank you, Faith @ Work Christian Church, for presenting me with an Award for Leadership In Social Services,” March 20, 2015. Get well soon, cooperator & building president, Pat Bonaparte-Mayo. We miss your leadership! I may be reached at: Eturner@riverbayboard.com – 917-324-1033.

Co-op City Times / April 4, 2015

Broun Place Townhouse Association

This year, we have the wonderful happening of Good Friday and the first night of Passover coinciding. We hope that many of our friends and neighbors are enjoying this calendar coincidence and that everyone enjoys the Easter and Passover holiday in peace. The coming together of this historic holiday could provide an opportunity for dinner conversation. Now, at holiday time, is the time to also discuss what it was like prior to inhouse recycling and daily pick-up. A great way for cooperators to be informed is to read the Co-op City Times, and attend their association meetings. Broun Place hosts the last meeting of the season, May 28. Our Co-op City is built on a system of democracy and solid guidelines. The Riverbay Board of

Directors rotates members with terms of three years per elected officer and five “new” seated officers each year. This secures the system. Voting is the cooperator’s contribution to keep government in Co-op City working. Broun Place Townhouse Association hopes candidates support an update on the asbestos abatement program. Thank you to all the Broun Place Board Executive Officers: President: Mrs. Eva Kindaichi-Lazaar; Vice President: Mrs. Vivian Burrus; Treasurer: Ms. Lillian Richardson; Secretary: Ms. Grace Emanuel and Ms. Lana Spaulding, for attending important community meetings and being informed. Our “Riverbay Board Election Season” has begun and cooperators are

getting signatures to begin their process. Please remember this, “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” was and is the subject. We are lucky to have Riverbay corner waste cans at our busy corners. The gutters are not the garbage can. 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. Happy birthday greetings to former cooperator and my son-in-law, Frank Miranda! Together, let’s all celebrate an end to snow 2015! —Eva Lazaar

Hi, neighbors. Thanks to all who attended our general meeting on Tuesday, March 24; many issues and concerns were discussed. We discussed our scholarship fundraisers: (1) Fish Fry, Saturday, April 18, at 1:00 p.m. in the association room and (2) Bake Sale, Saturday, May 9, final details to come. Please mark the dates on your calendar - we need your support to help make these events a success. Our next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, April 28. We will have a guest speaker and also our Scholarship drawing: 1st prize, $150; 2nd prize, $100 and 3rd prize, $50. You do not have to be present to win, thanks to all who bought

raffle tickets thus far, tickets are still on sale. See you all at this meeting; refreshments will be served. Membership Drive: Membership dues are only $10 per household for the whole year. At present, we have 114 membership families; we thank you for your support. A Membership Benefit Package is posted on the bulletin board. You can see any member on the executive board to pay your dues. Let us make this the biggest Membership Drive ever, at least 90%. Our motto: “Together, We Can Make A Difference.” Movie Matinee: Our next movie is scheduled for Wednesday, April 15 in the

association room at 3:30 p.m., refreshments will be served. We try to show the most recent movies. Please come and enjoy this time with each other. Scholarship Applications: We will be giving two $500 Scholarship Awards to two high school students who are graduating in June, 2015. So far, only one student has picked up an application. Deadline to return the application to the Scholarship Committee is May 22. Students, if you are interested, you can pick up an application from Ms. Brown. Please call 347-275-2995. Newsletter: Please keep your news articles coming - we love to hear from you; our e-mail address is

BLDG18newsletter@aol.com. Thank you to those that are frequent providers. Happy birthday to those with that special day this month - may YOUR DAY be all you want it to be. To the sick and homebound, we wish you a speedy recovery to your normal limits. We offer our profound sympathies to all the bereaved families and to the Allen family, we give our sincere sympathies in the loss of their mother, Ms. Josephine Allen, who passed on Saturday March 28. She will be truly missed. Please stay ALERT: If you see something, say something. —Gertie Brown

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 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 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 p.m. – 6:00 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. Happy Easter/Happy Passover! Quote: May the holidays be bright with promise, blessed with peace and filled with hope.” —Maxine Sullivan

The Debs Place Townhouse Association will hold its April meeting on Thursday, April 16th, in Room 1 of the Dreiser Community Center. The speaker is expected to be the

Assistant Director of the Maintenance Department, Toma Kastrati. The meeting is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. with a brief business portion including a financial report, collection of the $10

per family association dues and a general discussion of conditions in our townhouse area after the severe winter weather. Mr. Kastrati is expected to begin his

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Building 34 Association

17 Happy birthday, Aries – If you are celebrating this month, hope you have a healthy and prosperous year. May all who observe the seasons of Passover and Easter have a wonderful holiday and enjoy. Most of the children are out of school this week – let’s keep them safe. And get well wishes to all of you under the weather. —La Verne Floyd

The monthly meeting for the association was held on March 25. Captain James Keappock from CCPD was our speaker for the evening. He gave an informative and enlightening presentation on events occurring in and around Co-op City and Section Five in particular. We are well aware of the recent shootings here, as well as the minor crimes of loitering and even the appear-

ance of yet another food van in our section. He reassured us of what steps have been taken and the department’s continual efforts and dedication to keeping the community safe. There were many questions concerning noise from other apartments. Capt. Keappock gave us instructions on addressing this problem, as well as other quality of life issues.

We are in the process of planning events for the Spring and welcome any input our neighbors may have. The next meeting is scheduled for April 28. Meetings have taken place on different days of the week to enable everyone to be involved. There has been good turnout so far. Let’s keep this up!! Mark your calendars for the 28th – speaker to be announced.

Hello, neighbors. Having a strong building association helps get your voice heard. Start getting involved. Our first Technology Tuesday class will be on April 14th, 7-9 p.m. Topic: Cellphones: what they do and how to use them! These classes are for beginners and people who want to learn how to use today's tech. So, please come down and get helpful tips. If you are someone who has waited for your kids or grandbabies to do something for you, this class is perfect. We will teach

you things so you don't have to be dependent on them and maybe even teach them something. 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. I'm also looking for tech savvy people to help me in teaching. If you are interested, please contact me. Who's the Best Cook in Building 33? Do you think you are? Or know somebody who can really throw down in the kitchen? We want to have a cook-

ing contest and would like your input. Please send any ideas or thoughts on what you would like to compete in to our new Building 33 Hotline number 347-746-0608; you can text ideas or leave a voicemail with your thoughts. Our deepest condolences to the family of Rosalyn Dorsey. We pray for you; sorry for your loss. May God be with you in this difficult time. Our well wishes continue to be with Building President Ms. Pat on her recovery. I spoke with her over the weekend. She is doing well and

in high spirits. Thoughts and prayers go out to any other of our sick and shut-in neighbors. Get well soon. We 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

Hi, all: We had a good meeting. Our discussions centered on the 4.5% and 10% rent and garage increases along with Dog Issues. As far as the dog issues are concerned, the Dog Committee has made recommendations to the Legal Department. As soon as those recommendations are responded

to, we will have an update. Bay Plaza Traffic — We recently learned that Community Board 10 is proposing to reduce the Bartow lanes from three to two at a Municipal Services Committee Meeting on Tuesday, April 14th, 7:30 p.m., 3165 East Tremont Ave., without input from our

community. After hearing that, Congressman Engel and the Riverbay Board were providing us with transportation to the meeting, and hearing from Bronx Borough President Diaz, the meeting has been postponed. The meeting will be rescheduled. Let’s remain vigilant.

We want a meeting before June 2015. Our thoughts and prayers go out to everyone who has suffered a loss and to our sick and shut-in. We wish all who are celebrating Easter and Passover a safe and peaceful holiday. We can be reached at 718-379-7841, MLSAH@aol.com. —Sonja Maxwell

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Co-op City Times / April 4, 2015

20 Wholistic Health & Wellness Fair – FAT, SICK OR NEARLY DEAD? Save Your Life! Get information and advice at the 11th Annual Wholistic Health & Wellness Fair, April 11th, 2:00 p.m., Bartow Center, Room 31, featuring a special tribute to Dr. Yosef A.A. benJochannan. The keynote speaker will be Dr. Arthur Lewis from Harlem (6 p.m.). There will be a Gary Null film, Reverse Arthritis & Pain Naturally, as well as fitness demonstrations on Yoga, Belly Dance, Soul-Latin Line Dance, Salsa and Zumba. In addition, there will be testimonials, prizes, refreshments and more. You won’t want to miss it! FREE admission. Ebola Virus Campaign – Thanks to the members and friends who have responded to this humanitarian project thus far. Your 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

Co-op City Times / April 4, 2015

African American Association

make your check payable to “AfricanAmerican Association.” This week will be the last week to make your contribution(s). 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. 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. This project is sponsored by AfricanAmerican Association, in partnership with the United African Congress and Amuloma Development Foundation, Inc. 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 following ongoing programs and encourages your participation: Belly Dance Classes, Evening Line Dance Classes, Study Groups, Music, Rhythm & Dance, Salsa & More, Yoga & Pilates Mat Classes, Before School Program, and the After School Program. Call 718-379-5555. Scholarship Awards Program - The

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Association will present its Eighth Annual Scholarship Awards presentation to two deserving Co-op City high school seniors on June 13th meeting. Call now for our guidelines and application, 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

The Riverbay Community Blood Bank will be holding its bi-annual blood drive in three weeks in the Bartow Community Center with the assistance of Riverbay Corporation. The blood drive will be held on Saturday, April 18, in the Bartow Community Center, Room 31, from 10:00 a.m. till 4:00 p.m. Anyone in good health between the ages of 17 and 75, a minimum of 110 lbs. and who has not donated within the last 56 days is an eligible blood donor. Those above the age of 75 may donate provided they have a note from their doctor stating that they may do so. Individuals 16 years of age may donate provided they have a con-

sent form completed by a parent or legal guardian. Consent forms are available at the donation site, or online at www.nybloodcenter.org. Also available will be the use of the Alyx System should you choose it. The Alyx System allows a donor to donate the same one (1) pint of blood; the difference being that as you donate, the Alyx System will separate your blood components into two, allowing two persons the opportunity to receive a complete blood transfusion from your one donation. The Alyx System only takes a few minutes longer when donating, and the collection syringe is smaller than that used in the conventional method. The

choice is yours, you will be asked at the time of registration which type donation you wish to make – the conventional method or the Alyx System. The blood center staff will be glad to answer any questions you may have. All donors must be able to show picture ID and provide their Social Security number. Donating blood is relatively quick and easy. Most persons who are in reasonably good health are eligible to donate, even those on medications may donate with few exceptions. Should you have any questions regarding medical eligibility, you may contact the Hudson Valley, NY Blood Center at 1-800-6880900. Please be sure to eat prior to

donating. Light refreshments will be available upon completion of your donation. Close to 2,000 men, women and children, including cancer, transplant and surgery patients, trauma victims, newborn babies and many more in our community need blood transfusions each day. Please be a caring person and donate; the life you help to save may be that of a family member, friend or neighbor. For additional information, please contact Joe Boiko at 718-320-3300, Ext. 3409. “Live and Let Live is Good – Live and Help Live is Better.” —Joe Boiko

We thank all the members who attended our last meeting on March 23rd. Building events: An invitation is extended to our community to join us at our spring soiree to behold on Friday, April 24th from 7 – 10 p.m. Be on the lookout for more information on the flyer. Also, join in our evening of game night with us for Pokeno on Saturday,

May 16th from 6:30 p.m. All are welcome. Collection of membership dues are scheduled for Buildings A & B from 6 – 8 p.m. on dates listed: A & B: Tuesday, April 7 A: Wednesday, April 8 B: Thursday, April 9 On March 24, the Cooperators United

meeting’s agenda was DOT’s traffic changes and authorized dogs. Special guest was Leah Graham from the Riverbay Board. 1) DOT and Community Board 10 wants to change Bartow Avenue from 6 lanes to 4 with a bike lane on each side. Further information will be listed in Co-op City Times.

2) Authorized Dogs: Unauthorized dogs information was printed in Saturdays’ Co-op City Times on March 28. Our next general meeting will be held on April 27 from 7 – 8 p.m. in the association room on the “B” side. All are welcome. —Betty Leak

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

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 community. We are interested in your ideas concerning the accomplishment this goal. WOMENS’ HISTORY: Today, we highlight

It would be very nice if all Co-op City Post 500 members attend the Bronx County Jewish War Veterans Convention to be held at the Bronx Veterans Hospital, Conference Room 3D22, on April 19th at 9:30 a.m. At the Convention, with our presence, we will honor Post 500 member Leon B. Weinstein as he becomes the

Building 26 Association

Happy Spring greetings to all of our Co-op City families, friends, neighbors, merchants, and especially our new residents. March came in like a lion and with all of the additional snow and cold weather, it appears as though March will be departing as a lion. But don't be fooled by some of the mild days, stay wrapped warmly so you don't catch a cold. We send loving wishes to all of you celebrating birthdays, wedding anniversaries, new births, and other celebrated events during the month of March. Enjoy! Well wishes for a speedy recovery to all home bound, sick, and hospitalized persons. Our deepest condolences are sent to those families who have experienced a recent loss of a loved one. May you be blessed during this difficult time of bereavement. March is Womens' History Month. Take time to thank that special woman (women) in your life who have been nurturing, loving, caring, and have gone that extra mile for you. Let’s all work to help keep Co-op City clean by properly disposing trash into the nearest garbage receptacle. If you see something, say something by calling 9-1-1 for emergencies and 3-1-1 for all nonemergency incidents. —YuVonne Lewis

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

Black Forum

sessions are held on Mondays & Wednesdays, Dreiser Auditorium. Please call (718) 320-8035. Food distribution sites added On Thursdays, residents of Buildings 27, 28, 29, 32 and 33 must pick up food at the New Vision Church, 115 Einstein Loop, 11 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. Likewise, residents of Building 26, 30, 31, 34 and 35 must go to the Evangelical Church, 2350 Palmer Avenue, 11 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. on Thursdays to pick up food. For information, please call (718) 320-8035. Volunteers needed We need volunteers, especially men, for the Food Program, Tuesdays and Thursdays. If you live in the vicinity of the Dreiser Center and can spare 2 hours per day, between 11-12:45 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 shopping bags. Please also have your current photo ID such as a non or driver’s license or any photo ID card with proof of address. You will then be issued a card in order to pick up food in the future. We Need You - Join Us Today Membership is $5 per year/person. Call (718) 3208035 or write to Black Forum, P.O. Box 563, Bronx, NY 10475; email: coopcityblackforum@gmail.com or tonyshome10475@gmail.com. Help us keep independent community organizations alive in Co-op City. Everyone is encouraged to join. Call or visit us, Room 20 in the Dreiser Community Center. —Tony Illis

Elizabeth Koontz, the first Black President of the National Education Association; Whoopi Goldberg in 2001 won The Mark Twain Prize for American Humor; Maggie Lena Walker, Richmond, Va., founded the Saint Louis Penny Saving Bank. She became the first President; in 1982 the National Black Women’s Health Project (NBWHP) held the first National Conference on Black women’s health issues. The Williamsbridge Club’s next event is our Thirty Eighth Annual Founder’s Day Luncheon, Saturday, May 2, from 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Our honorees this year are Eleanor Minor, Karriem Dean, Linda Berk, Virginia B. McKenzie, Rev. Alicia Bailey, and Dyane Epps. The venue is at Eastwood Manor, 3371 Eastchester Road, the donation is $70. The proceeds of

the Founder’s Day Luncheon go to provide scholarships for local youth. Please contact: Joetta Brown, 404.803.9869; Sandra Hall, 917.972.7732; Candis Bugg, 917.880.5124. 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. —Joetta Brown

Commander of the Bronx County Jewish War Veterans for 2015-2016. Helene Van Clief of Bronx Post 3, will be his Senior Vice Commander and Marvin M. Warm, of Post 500 will serve as his Jr. Vice Commander. Then, we will have the swearing in of Officers of all Posts and Ladies Auxilliaries, followed by a Memorial

Service for our deceased Veterans and Auxilliary members. Afterwards, a luncheon will be held, also in Rm. 3D22. The next Post 500 meeting will be on April 26 at the Town House Restaurant on Dreiser Loop at 10:00 a.m. —Marvin Warm

Williamsbridge Club

Jewish War Veterans Post 500

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I have been in solo Internal Medicine practice in Co-op City for over 35 years. I have many years of experience in Primary Care as well as consulting at Montefiore Hospital. I have taught medical students and residents at Albert Einstein College of Medicine and am a Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine there. I have been recognized in Connelly's Book of "Top Doctors". I am in the office 5 days a week and make rounds at Montefiore Hospital daily including weekends. I am also on call twenty four hours a day, seven days a week. I provide a "Medical Home" for my patients (I am willing to help make all significant medical decisions). I have excellent consultants available whom I have vetted over the years and work well with them. Good Primary Care requires the Primary Doctor to know his patient thoroughly and guide them through our chaotic medical system. We now accept Medicare, Centerlight, VWS Choice, Empire, GHI, HIP, United Healthcare/Oxford and Emblem Health.

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Co-op City Times / April 4, 2015

Co-op City Sports

Velocity Track Club New York

Student Athletes! This is a statement that the VTC parents and staff take seriously. Athletes must be able to balance their school work and track & field. When they learn this at an early age, they will be better prepared to deal with issues that they may face when going to college. I’m pleased to say that VTC is blessed to have over 12 student athletes on the honor roll and 19 athletes with a grade point average of 80 and better. Congratulation to Adrian SwiftHenry from Equality Charter Middle School; he has been selected to attend the Envision National Young Leaders State Conference. Envision was founded in 1992; the National Young Scholars Program has helped prepare extraordinary young people for their academic future and professional

careers. From day one, the program’s mission was to bring various professions to life, empowering outstanding young people with confidence to make well-informed career choices. Great job, Adrian! Next, as most of our children are on break, some of our athletes attend the Family Fitness Center located at Einstein Loop in Co-op City. I call the Family Fitness Center our secret weapon. At FFC, our children and parents perform exercises to make them stronger. In every sport, strength training is an important part of our training to help our children become faster when it is taught correctly. At the Family Fitness Center, we have certified trainers Eugene Hawkins, Oscar Hawkins & Tarik Hawkins who advise us on training our athletes. The Family

Fitness Center, Inc. was established in 2003 and it’s committed and dedicated to improving the health and wellness of seniors and youth. Velocity Track Club New York will be back on the tracks on April 6th at 6:00 p.m. since competing at the national championship. If you miss our orientation and are still interested in trying out for the team, we will have another orientation at the track at 6:30 p.m. For location, please contact Coach Dinkins. Velocity Track Club New York is also 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

Zodiacs celebrate a Season of Wins On Friday, March 27, the Zodiac Track & Field Organization hosted their Outdoor Season recruitment orientation. We meet with tons of new families and even more eager athletes. This is going to be a very fruitful season. As is tradition, we held our Annual Awards Banquet where we recognize all of our athletes’ achievements, our stellar coaching staff, and our top schol-

ars that have learned to master the studentathlete paradigm effectively. Many of the guests were not aware that the Zodiacs is the oldest youth track and field organization in the entire City of New York. We have well over 30 years of proven experience. Moreover, our very own coach, George Cherry, was honored for his countless years of dedication to the team. He is a former world class sprinter with high school records that still stand to this day and a University of Texas graduate. The Most Improved Athlete (Male) went to Briscoe “Breeze” Samuels. “Breeze” as he’s fondly referred to, has re-dedicated himself to his events (400m and 800m) and has risen to the top of his age division as one of the fastest in the nation. The Most

Improved Athlete (Female) went to Tamera Rodrigues, who is unstoppable in the 800m, 1500m, 3000m, and Cross Country events. These two athletes train intensely and their hard work has paid off – BIG TIME!!!! Jared Dawson won the Most Valuable Athlete (MVP) award for his performance throughout the indoor season, culminating with his performance during the Indoor Junior Olympics in Landover, MD. When one first meets Jared, he is extremely unassuming. He’s jovial, full or energy, and is always willing to help his teammates. But once Jared steps on that track – he is a force to be reckoned with. No more smiles, determination etched on his face, and laser sharp focus on that finish line. Look to hear more amazing things about him in the coming months. Our Beverly Seignious Award for Tenacity, Resilience, and Courage went to Kendra Todd, who has been running with the Zodiacs since she was seven years old. Kendra is one of the fastest

Zodiacs Track Club

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girls in the nation, but with the smallest frame. But that never stops her from finishing on the top five consistently. Track is a sport where size does not matter - your willingness to win is all that counts. Academic honors went to Adaria Reaves, Jasmine McCook, Stephen Ogunybi, Samuel Ogunybi, Diamond Jackson, and Julian Coley for maintaining an 85 and above average while being an active student-athlete. No matter how fast you run or how much stamina you have – if your grades are subpar – you will not go far in any sport. Those are the facts. To learn more about the Zodiac philosophy or if you think your child, grandchild, niece, nephew or cousin would benefit from partnering with a well-established track team with a proven record of sustainability, contact us at Zodiacstrack@yahoo.com or call President and Head Coach, Tommy Francis at (718) 679-2060. —Arhemia Fidai

Co-op City Times / April 4, 2015

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 Einstein Community Center, 135 Einstein Loop, Room 41. Our office telephone number is (718) 320-8165, and our email address is post1871@optimum.net. The next county meeting will take place on April 7th at Post 19 1ocated at 1824 Bronxdale Avenue on Tuesday at 7 p.m. All Post members are welcome to attend this meeting. The U.S. Post Office will print a new stamp honoring all Medal of Honor recipients of all branches of the military service on Memorial Day.

Have you ever been threatened to have your Social Security or your veteran’s benefits garnished? Scrupulous collectors have made these threats. Eisenhower said this cannot be done legally for private debts, only for delinquent state or federal debts and student loans, taxes and government backed mortgages. Unpaid alimony or child support could also be deducted from Social Security benefits. Social Security Income (SSI) benefits cannot be garnished due to any debt. Any Post member that would like to get more raffles, stop by our Post and ask for more raffles after noon. Our Post is working on a room improvement with the help of HOME DEPOT. We are looking to replace the window blinds with new ones, and shelving to display our flag (U.S. American Flag) and maybe a few other items that need to be replaced. To all Post members, please come out to support our Post at the Memorial Day affair. Sign up for some-

thing that you can handle. All we are asking for is your time for the day to support the Post on that day; remember you are a soldier for life for God and country. If you know of any Post member who is sick or in the hospital, please let the Post know so we can send them a get well card or visit them in the hospital or home. The next general meeting will take place on Saturday, April 18 at 11 a.m. sharp. Please arrive on time and if you haven't had your picture taken yet, pictures will be taken on that day. Quotes for the day One kind word can change someone's entire day. Knowing when to walk away is wisdom. Being able to is courage. Walking away with your head held high is dignity. This information was provided to you by your Post information officer. —Richard I. Lawson, Jr.

As an extension to our grant writing workshops, Saturday, April 25, Ventures Capital Corporation will be on hand to discuss business startups, personal/business credit repair, as well as business/personal funding. According to statistics, 83% of all Americans have some sort of derogatory credit being reported, and with all of the banks and lending institutions making it increasingly harder and harder to obtain credit, people are very rapidly beginning to lose all of their purchasing power. This two-and-a-half hour session will be an

inspiring discussion that delivers a healthier understanding about the pitfalls of credit, and how to avoid them to fit the lifestyle you desire for yourself. Some of topics covered include: • How to start your business • Business legal structure & taxes • Credit repair • Running your personal life as a business • Business Coaching. You are encouraged to bring a recent copy of your credit report if available, as one-on-one sessions will be arranged afterwards. Please bring all of your questions! Pre-registration is required. $20

for non-members and $15 for members. Date: Saturday, April 25 at 1:00 p.m. at the Drammeh Center, 140 DeKruif Place, ground floor. Refreshments will be provided. Seating will be limited. For more information, email drammehcenter@ gmail.com. Consider becoming a member to support multimedia and cultural programs in Co-op City or, you may also write to us and send your tax-deductible contribution by check/money order payable to: The Drammeh Institute, P.O. Box 558, Co-op City Station, Bronx, NY 10475. —Elise Edwards

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 p.m. 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

Cooperators United of Co-op City

We would like to thank Board Director Leah Graham for taking our questions at our last general membership meeting. Our discussions centered on Bay Plaza traffic and dog issues. I hope some of your questions were answered. Regarding Dog Issues: The Dog Committee has proposals in the works and is running the proposals by the Legal Department to ensure that we can implement them. As for the Bay Plaza Traffic: We recently learned that Community Board 10 was going to introduce a plan to reduce the Bartow traffic lanes from three lanes to two. Reducing the Bartow Avenue lanes will cause more traffic woes, such as delayed truck deliveries to our Bartow Mall, buses stalled because of increased traffic and more importantly, emergency vehicles such as ambulances, police cars and fire trucks will find it virtually impossible to get to their emergencies. Adding to that, the safety of our residents will be more in jeopardy. We protested the fact that we are being left out of the decision making process and were going to show our opposition to this plan at their Municipal Services Committee Meeting scheduled for Tuesday, April 14th. After hearing from Cooperators United, and the fact that both Congressman Engel and the Riverbay Board were providing us with transportation to the meeting site, and hearing from Bronx Borough President Diaz, the meeting has been postponed and will be rescheduled at a later date in Co-op City. We do not have a rescheduling date. Let’s remain vigilant. What we don’t want is for the meeting to be postponed for weeks or months without a resolution to our Bay Plaza traffic woes. Eleanor G. Bailey, Coordinator, and I would like to thank all of you for sticking together. Let’s not take any victory laps. We want a meeting in Co-op City sooner rather than later. To all of you celebrating Easter and Passover, have a peaceful holiday. We can be reached at 718-3797841 or MLSAH@aol.com. —Sonja Maxwell

Drammeh Center

Baychester Visual Arts Association

Co-op City Times / April 4, 2015

NCNW

On Friday, March 27, our own Maxine Sullivan was honored by JADE Multi-Family Circle Center at Maestro’s Caterers on Bronxdale Avenue for her service to our community. Maxine, who has served two separate terms as President of the Co-op City Section of National Council of Negro Women, and now serves as our Treasurer and Bethune Recognition Team Leader, was awarded a plaque and a citation from Congressman Eliot Engel and feted with flowers. Ms. Sullivan is now the North-East Bronx liaison for Congressman Engel

and works primarily out of his Co-op City office at Dreiser Community Center giving service to members of his congressional district. Hip-hip-hoorah for Maxine Sullivan, who is truly a model of a public spirited person. Sunday, April 12th will be our next membership meeting day at 3 p.m. in Room 11, Dreiser Community Center. Come on out and join us. Add your voice and ideas to this community service organization which has been in the Co-op City community since 1971. We will be joining with all 24 sections of NCNW in New York State for

our 41st Bethune/Height Recognition Program which will take place on Saturday, May 16 at the Coral House on the Lake in Baldwin, NY. Then on Saturday, June 6, join us in our free Harambee Program, a spiritual program that denotes the concept of “pulling together.” This year, we will be remembering the Juneteenth celebration of freedom after the Civil War, as well as celebrating fathers, present and past, who we acknowledge on Fathers’ Day. Come join us for some fun! We will be spending Saturday, June 13, shopping at Woodbury Commons of America,

enjoying lunch at Gasho Hibachi Restaurant, and tasting delicious wines at the Brotherhood Winery (that we can purchase). The cost of this fun day in the sun is $80. We will be leaving at 8 a.m. from the Dreiser Loop hardware store and on our return, we will stop at Einstein, Bartow and Dreiser. Make checks payable to: NCNW Co-op City Section. Call and make your reservation: 718-548-9325, 718-671-4804 or 718320-2366. Happy Easter to all our members and friends. —Joyce M. Howard

Please join us on the 2nd Thursday of every month at 8:00 p.m. Everyone is welcome – not just members! Club elections were held on Thursday, March 26th. Please welcome our new Board and Executive Board Members: President – Lourdes Suarez; Vice-President – Jose Lopez; 2nd Vice-President – Martha Barbosa; Treasurer – Octavio Cruz; Assistant Treasurer – Iris Ramos; Recording Secretary – Vicky Joubert; Correspondence Secretary – Carmen Rodriguez; Assistant Correspondence Secretary – Xonia Wilson; Sergeant-At-Arms – Claudio Guzman; Joining the Board – Nora Rivera, Joe Rodriguez, Julia Pabón; Joining the Scholarship Board of Trustees – Maria Suarez, Carmen Crespo, Luz Peña, Lourdes Suarez. Best wishes to all! The winners of our special election raffle were Gladys Rivera and Rosaura Cruz. We’d like to thank all those who made donations and/or joined us at our ‘Vegas Night’ fundraiser on Saturday,

March 28th. The evening was fun and successful. We hope to see everyone at all our other events. The Youth Committee will be sponsoring its Easter Party on Saturday, April 4th from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. in the club room. Please bring your little ones so they can enjoy an afternoon of arts and crafts, games and refreshments. 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 on Friday, April 24th at Maestro’s beginning at 7:00 p.m. Tickets are $55 for members and $75 for non-members, due by April 9th. Contact Joe Rodriguez at (917) 6560811, 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 casino trip previously planned by the Fair Committee has, unfortu-

nately, been cancelled. Instead, the committee will be hosting a Food Fair and White Elephant Sale on Saturday, May 2nd in the club room. More information will be available soon. 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 meetings, 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://spanam cccc.synthasite.com. You may also contact the club at (718) 379-7017 or email us at SpanAmCCCC@gmail.com. —Carmen Rodriguez

Spanish American Community Club

Building 27 Association

Hello, neighbors and happy Easter. The general meeting was held Thursday, March 26 at 7 p.m. We had a great crowd, some faces we haven't seen in a while, and, of course, the faithfuls, and we also had new cooperators to join us. Thank you, cooperators, for your continuous support. We had a speaker, Mr. Eugene Hawkins, owner of the Family Fitness Center located at the Einstein Center. He wanted to introduce himself to the community to help us to stay fit and in shape. He stated the annual rates for adults are $200 and $100 for seniors. The hours are 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., Mon.-Fri., Sat., 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Sun., 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. He can be reached at 646-2943838. Mr. Hawkins stated he assists in therapy as well, your personal trainer upon request. You do not have to be a resident of Co-op City, all are welcome to join. ANNUAL DUES COLLECTION - The dues are $5 per apartment, representatives from the association will be collecting in the lobbies of Bldg. A, B and C, on Thursday, April 9, and Friday, April 10 from 4 to 8 p.m. These dues are for the purpose of supplies, refreshments, and our holiday parties, etc.

RIVERBAY BOARD OF DIRECTORS ELECTION - to the new cooperators, every year, we vote to elect Board members, who are shareholders such as yourselves. The Board consist of 15 members. Each Director serves a term of two years and can run again when their term is up. Keep an eye out for information in the Co-op Times, which are delivered on your floor each Saturday to familiarize yourselves and become informed. ANNUAL INCOME AFFIDAVITS - Your completed affidavit must be notarized and returned by 4/30. As required by State Law, copies of your income affidavit will be submitted to the state for verification of your income. Riverbay will hold all-day sessions to assist in filling out your affidavit. If you have any questions, call CSO (Cooperator Services Office) at 718-320-3300. We had the pleasure of celebrating Ardel’s birthday with a cake for her. We continue to pray for the speedy recovery of the sick and shut in. We extend our deepest sympathy to those who have lost a loved one. Keep our Board members and each other in prayer and stay safe. —H. Overman

Co-op City Times / April 4, 2015

Faith @ Work Christian Church

120 DeKruif Place (street level). Praise and Worship begin at 9:30 a.m. (347) 346-5790, email: fatwcc@aol.com. Weekly Worship Experiences 6 p.m., Wednesday Prayer Service 6:30 p.m., Wednesday Bible Study Sunday Morning Worship, 9:30 a.m. Teen Church, 10 a.m., 2nd Sundays Children's Church, 3rd Sundays (K-3). Older Children's Church, 4th Sundays (4th-7th). Church Motto: "We are Christ-centered, family-focused with power and

authority." Church Mission: To empower, educate and motivate men, women, boys and girls to reach their full potential and live abundant lives through preaching and teaching the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Come worship with us — where we honor tradition, but are not bound by it! All are welcome to join us any and every Sunday because our goal is to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ, in LOVE, through teaching and preaching the Word of God from the Bible.

The Coalition’s next general membership meeting will be held on Tuesday, April 7 at noon, 177 Dreiser Community Center, Room 15. We will be hosting our 20th annual Friends and Family Day event on Sunday, October 18th, 3 p.m., 177 Dreiser Community Center, Auditorium B. There will be games with prizes for the children. There will be ven-

dors which we hope that you will consider purchasing items from and, last but not least, refreshments will be served. So come out and support the many organizations that make up the Coalition. Please inform the coalition of any suggestions that you may have. Ms. Virginia Stewart is the President of the Coalition. Phone number, (718) 671-4506.

We would like to extend our deepest appreciation for the support the community showed for this year's Women History Month Awardees! EASTER WORSHIP SERVICE Please join us in observing the most holy occasion of the Christian year, the Resurrection of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. All are welcome! Summer Camp Registration (April 13th-17th): The Faith S.T.E.A.M. Camp will run from June 29 - August 21, from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. (7:30 a.m. early arrival/6

p.m. late pick-up add'l. fee) S.T.E.A.M. = Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math. Our camp will enroll 1st through 8th grade students on a first come, first serve basis. August 17th-21st is a BONUS FREE week of Vacation Bible School! Trips are scheduled for each Friday through August 14th. Please stop by the church for a flyer and for fees. Remember, it's never about us, but always about the goodness of the Lord. —Pastor Deborah Jenkins

The Coalition is a non-profit organization dedicating to maintaining and improving the quality of life of cooperators while providing educational and culturally enriching programs for the community. We also act as one voice for all Coalition members where there are issues of common concern and human rights. We also sponsor Friends & Family Day Celebrations and Kwanzaa free for the community. Members of the Coalition include the following: African-American Association; Co-op City Baptist Church; Retirees of Dreiser Loop; Harriet Tubman Independent Democratic Club; NAACP, Co-op City Branch; St. Joseph’s Episcopal Church and Zodiacs Track Club. Please support our efforts by sending

us a tax deductible contribution made payable to Coalition of African-American Churches and Community Organizations of Co-op City, Inc., P.O. Box 619, Bronx, NY 10475. Churches and organizations that desire to join the coalition may apply for membership by either writing or calling (718) 671-4506 or (718) 671-5957 for a membership application, which should be returned with a letter on your church/organization’s letterhead and signed by the Minister/President. Read the coalition’s weekly column for information about events and issues. Remember the Coalition’s motto is, “Coming together is the Beginning, Keeping together is Progress and Working together is Success.” —Harman T. Leacock

Coalition of African American Churches and Community Organizations

NAACP Co-op City Branch #2210

National Association for the Advancement of Colored People Mailing Address: P.O. Box 75-3111, Einstein Station, Bronx, NY 10475, President: Jerome Rice, Office Telephone: (718) 320-3210, Address: 135 Einstein Community Center, Room 36. Executive Committee Meeting, Wednesday, April 8th at 1:00 p.m. Membership meeting, April 26th at 3:00 p.m. Thanks to our branch memberships, the life blood of the association. 2015 Goals: To increase membership in Co-op City - Adult membership, $30; Youth, $10; Silver Life Membership, $750.

Voter Registration forms available in English & Spanish. Voter registration is an ongoing activity. Our goal is to register ALL ELIGIBLE VOTERS, 1845 years. Save the date: April 18th Spring Affair, 8 p.m. - 2 a.m., $65 at Dreiser Center. Tickets available. May 30th – Open House Meet & Greet, noon – 6 p.m. FREE at Einstein, Room 38. Thank you for supporting our dinner event on March 27th. Next dinner date to be announced. Holiday greetings and blessings of health to all. —Brenda Brown

Buildings 30A and B Association

Wishing our Christian cooperators a happy Easter and our Jewish cooperators a happy Pesach. 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. If you have or know of any person or group that has talent let me know. My cell

phone number is 718-490-3431. The itinerary for April is as follows: General Membership meeting, Wednesday the 8th; Pokeno, Friday, the 9th, and Movie night is Friday, the 17th. For those who are celebrating birthdays, anniversaries, and new additions have a happy and healthy. For those under the weather, get well soon. —Linda Werner

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Rev. Dr. Robert A. Smith, Jr., Pastor, and Lady Theresa M. Smith, co-Founders, and the Church of the Savior family extend an invitation to every person to worship with us. We are a non-denominational, interracial, 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 917-7344058 for more information. To our friends and neighbors: Come grow with

Church of the Savior

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 have 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. Message to the Community Church of the Savior has a new website. It is the open door to all the friends we haven't met yet. You can get to know us by going to www.churchofthesaviorbx.org. New friendship and growth is just a click away! Church of the Savior is located at 920 Baychester Ave. (close to Darrow Place). Our mailing address is: P.O. Box 86, Bronx, NY 10475. Sunday Schedule Meditation and Adult Bible Study - 9:15-10:15 a.m.

Divine Worship - 10:30 a.m. Come and be blessed, we want an opportunity to love you. See you in church. Dr. Smith's Sermon Topic: “Look at God's Glory.” Reading from Holy Scripture: Gospel of Matthew 28:1-10 Weekly Activities Bereavement group, Monday, 2:00 p.m., Thursdays at 10:00 a.m. - Channel 70, Bronxnet. Church of the Savior food pantry was closed effective February 21. We thank all our donors for your 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.

Evangelical Church of Co-op City - UMC

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, multicultural and bilingual congregation and all are welcome. Services are at the church at 2350 Palmer Avenue, across the street from Building 30. Parking is available. Sunday Services – The first Sunday of the month is a bilingual service with communion at 10 a.m. Every other week the English Service is at 9 a.m. and the Spanish Service at 11:30 a.m. Children: At 10:30 a.m., classes are for 3 yrs. – 12 yrs. The curriculum being used is The Super Book. Prayer Night (English) & Prayer Morning (Spanish): The Lord said, “Whenever two or more are gathered in my name, I am in the midst of them.”

Open Doors, Open Hearts and Open Minds Matthew 18:20. Tuesday evenings at 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Thursday mornings at 10:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. Come and bring your prayer needs, so we can pray together. Remember that prayer brings many blessings, which God has promised to all his children that have a personal relationship with Him. Women’s Fellowship: Meets the first Saturday of the month at 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. We are having an exercise classes following the study and on the third Saturday of the month. Men’s Fellowship: Meets the last Saturday of the month at 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Trip to the Holy Land Experience in Florida: We will be having a 9 day trip to the Holy Land Experience in Orlando, Florida from August 8 to August 16. The trip is $799 per double occupancy. A $75 deposit will hold your seat. We will be stopping at

different places and will spend two days at the Holy Land Experience and two extra days in Florida. For pricing on triple or single, call Linda at (917) 6846463; if there is no answer, leave a message and she will get back to you. There are still seats available. Holiday Service: Sunday, April 5 – Resurrection Day (Easter) 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Flea Market: We are having a Flea Market on May 9, from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. If you are interested in being a vendor, call Pauline, (718) 320-1552, mornings, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. or evenings between 5 p.m. & 8 p.m. only, or Priscilla (347) 987-8219 (if no answer, leave a message). Space is $30 and add $5 if you need a table. Bake Sale: The Sunday School is having a Bake Sale on April 16, after each service. Help support our children to raise money for Vacation Bible School this coming summer. —Rev. Dr. Milca C. Plaud

Co-op City Times / April 4, 2015

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 Sunday. Prayer Meeting and Bible Study – Wednesday at 7 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 10:00 a.m. Extension of Prayer and Worship Service – Every first, second and third Friday at 7:00 p.m. OTHER SCHEDULED EVENTS April 5th - RESURRECTION SUNDAY (EASTER SUNDAY) ALL ARE WELCOME! *6:00 a.m. – Sunrise Service. 11 a.m. – Morning Service *Sunrise

Church of 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 a.m. or 11 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 to 8 p.m., and Prayer Service from 8 to 9 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. Mark Your Calendar • Friday, April 3rd at 7:30 p.m., join with us for our “Good Friday Service,” as we celebrate “The Seven Last Words of Jesus on the Cross.” • Sunday, April 5th, Easter Sunday: Come celebrate with us the Resurrection of Jesus Christ, at our 6:30 a.m. service and again at 11:00 a.m. • Saturday, April 11th, 2 p.m.: Please join with us in celebrating our “New Season of Praise Concert.” All are invited. Donations: Adults, $15; Youth under 14 years - $10. All proceeds will go towards our Bldg. Fund. The Church of the New Vision is located at 115 Einstein Loop, Bronx, NY 10475; Telephone: (718) 671·8746 or (718) 320-0409. Our mailing address is: P.O. Box 753037, Bronx, NY 10475. Please visit our website at www.churchofnew vision.com. —Carole Haque

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Community Protestant Church 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 tickets and/or additional information, contact: (718) 671-6122, (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 Crawford, 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, departing from New York, Red Hook in Brooklyn. Ports of Call: St. Thomas, Charlotte Amalie; St. Kitts, Basseterre; St. Lucia, Castries; St. Maarten, Phillipsburg; Tortola, Road Town. To make a reservation or for additional information about the cruise, please call (718) 862-9172. The doors of Community Protestant Church are open to all to worship and fellowship with Christian believers of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. You are cordially invited to come in, join in and receive your blessing. —Evan G. Mitchell

Rev. Dr. Sheldon E. Williams and the Co-op City Baptist Church family invite you to join us tomorrow at 8:00 a.m. 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 718-320-3774. Visit us on the web at www.coopcitybaptistchurch.org. Join us for a mid-week spiritual pick-up at our midweek worship service which is held on Wednesdays at noon. Bible study is held on Wednesdays at 1:00 p.m. 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, May 12. Tomorrow, 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.

On Sunday, April 26, we will celebrate Women’s and Men’s Day at the 11 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. services. We invite you to join us for these celebratory services. The Building Fund Ministry cordially invites you to a Pre-Mother’s Day Luncheon to celebrate Mom on Saturday, May 2, from noon to 5 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. Have a happy and Blessed Easter and Happy Passover. 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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Newsong Church

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 is 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

Easter 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/ newsong churchbx; Twitter: @newsong churchBX; Instagram: @newsong churchBX. Our Newsong family is here for you, stop by this Sunday and experience the difference! God bless you! —Pastor Mike Tolone

“But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.” Isaiah 40:31 Spiritual Food For Thought: You can make great progress spiritually at this time, but you must be willing to let go of everything that will keep you where you are. Your stubborn refusal to hang on to whatever represents comfort or security will become a stumbling block to your own personal liberty. The Lord desires for you to be willing to rise up from where you've been and soar in

the Spirit on your thermals of faith. Are you in search of a church home? Please stop in and join Pastor Carol, Presiding Elder Boyce Landrum and the Greater Love family for afternoon Praise & Worship. Greater Love is a teaching and preaching Bible way ministry that stands on Doctrine. We believe that the blueprint for a church that pleases God is: Bible Study, Fellowship, and Prayer (Acts 2:42). These vital elements make up the function and life at Greater Love Church. We are conveniently located at 900 Co-op City Blvd. (Bldg. 2A), on the

ground level, Bronx, N.Y. 10475; main entrance - red buzzer. Doors open at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday. Free parking is available in Garage #1 on Darrow Place. Church phone: 347-920-5607. Please join us tomorrow afternoon at 4:00 p.m. as we celebrate Resurrection Sunday. Through his death, burial, and resurrection, Jesus paid the penalty for sin, thus purchasing for all who believe in him, eternal life in Christ Jesus. Come out and worship the Risen Savior. He’s still alive! Greater Love’s Weekly Schedule: Sunday Bible School for Young

People: 3:00 p.m. (sharp); Sunday Afternoon Praise & Worship: 4:00 p.m.; Holy Communion – First Sunday Adult Bible Study/Discipleship Class: Tuesday Evenings: 7:00 p.m.; Training for Service - A Survey of the Bible: Thursdays at 7:00 p.m. Family Movie Nite: Third Fridays: 6:30 p.m.; Youth Bible Study/Rehearsal: 2nd & 4th Fri. at 6:30 p.m.; Youth Service: Every 4th Sunday; Blessing/Dedication of Children Men/Women’s Fellowship Happy Spring! “The deep roots never doubt spring will come.” —Pastor Carol Landrum

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, April 5, when we will celebrate The Resurrection - Easter Day.

Fundraising Event: 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 non-perishable food for the

Greater Love

St. Joseph’s Episcopal Anglican Church

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. “Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever.” — (Psalm 118:1) —M. Chambers

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CO-OP CITY BAPTIST CHURCH 135 EINSTEIN LOOP (Section 5) • Rooms 50-51 Rev. Dr. Sheldon E. Williams, Pastor

(718) 320-3774

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• Sunday School – 9:15 a.m. • Sunday Worship Services – 8:00 & 11:00 a.m. • Midweek Worship – Wednesday @ 12 Noon • Bible Class – Wednesday @ 1:00 & 7:30 p.m. • Prayer Service – Friday @ Noon & 7:30 p.m. COMMUNION SERVICE EVERY FIRST SUNDAY. YOUTH DAY EVERY FOURTH SUNDAY. ALL ARE WELCOME TO WORSHIP WITH US.

An interdenominational Church of love and understanding, consisting of people of many faiths, races and cultural backgrounds, seeking to live the spirit of Christ with relevance. CHURCH SCHedUle WEEKLY:

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Mon., April 6

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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., April 7

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 8

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 9

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

Fri., April 10

Dominoes 2:30pm

JASA CLOSED FOR PASSOVER

Dominoes 10am, Rm. 45

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

Spelling Bee 10am

Sewing 9:30-11:30am

Spanish Practice Class 10:30am, Computer Lab

Tai Chi 11am-12pm

Zumba 11am-12pm, Rm. 45

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

Bingo 1-3pm, Rm. 35

Yoga 2-3pm, Rm. 2

Dominos 10am, Rm. 45 Stay Well Exercise 1011am, Rm. 45 Grandparent Connection 10:30am 1st & 3rd Thurs., computer lab 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

JASA CLOSED FOR PASSOVER

(Schedule subject to change without notice)

Fee for lunch is $2.00 & $4.00 for guest *Menu subject to change without notice. Alternate Kosher Meals are also available

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

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

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

Non-Kosher

Kosher Date:

Soups, Breads and Desserts

Alternate Kosher Meals are also available

Mon., Apr. 6

Apple juice Turkey meatballs w/marsala sauce Matzo Farfel w/onions Creamy spinach

Kosher only

Matzo Fresh fruit

Tues, Apr., 7

Orange juice Stuffed cabbage Mashed potatoes Yellow squash

Kosher only

Matzo Fresh fruit

Wed., Apr., 8

Apple juice Baked Tilapia w/dill sauce Mashed sweet potato Zucchini w/garlic

Kosher only

Matzo Fresh fruit

Thurs., Apr., 9

Fri., Apr., 10

Orange juice ¼ roast chicken & vegetables Potato kugel Carrot tzimmes

Kosher only

Matzo Fresh fruit

JASA CLOSED FOR PASSOVER

Upcoming Events/Trips

Free SNAP (Food Stamp) Application Assistance – Friday, April 17th at the office, 2049 Bartow Avenue – 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. First come, first served! Please bring documents that verify your identity, address, income & expenses (rent, medical, etc.). For more information: 718-320-2066. 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. Presentation on Falls Prevention – Tuesday, April 7th, Bartow Avenue Senior Center, Room 31, 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Friday, April 10th, JASA will be closed for Passover. Fairway – Monday, April 13th, $3, 2 hours. Pick-ups: Bartow, 9:30 a.m.; Einstein, 9:45 a.m. & Dreiser, 10 a.m. Palisades Park Mall – Monday, April 13th, $12. Pick-ups: Bartow, 9:30 a.m.; Einstein, 9:45 a.m.; Dreiser, 10 a.m. Central Avenue – Tuesday, April 14th, $13; 2 hours Christmas Tree Store; 1 hour at Trader Joe’s and 2 hours at Amazing Savings. Pick-ups: Bartow, 9:30 a.m.; Einstein, 9:45 a.m. and Dreiser, 10 a.m. 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. Empire Casino – Thursday, April 16th, $5. Pick-ups: Bartow, 9:30 a.m.; Einstein, 9:45 a.m. & 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 w/Moroccan sauce, cous

cous, vegetable mix. Surprise desserts! Entertainment by DJ Woody! Raffles & surprises. (FREE) Target (Site located in Throggs Neck) – Friday, April 17th – Pick-ups: Bartow, 9:30 a.m.; Einstein, 9:45 a.m. & 10 a.m. (FREE) - Harlem Is—Theater Friday, April 17th (Date has been changed from March 27th). Explore 200 years of Black Theater at the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts. Tour begins 11 a.m. Pick-ups: Bartow, 9:30; Einstein, 9:45 a.m. and Dreiser, 10 a.m. Empire Casino – Monday, April 20th, $5. Pick-ups: Bartow, 9:30 a.m.; Einstein, 9:45 a.m. & Dreiser, 10 a.m. Mrs. Greens, located 35 Central Park Avenue - Monday April 20, 11 a.m.12:30 p.m. Pick up: Bartow, 10 a.m.; Dreiser, 10:15 a.m.; Einstein, 10:30 a.m. Walmart – Tuesday, April 22nd, $15. Pick-ups: Bartow, 8:30 a.m.; Einstein, 8:45 a.m. & Dreiser, 9 a.m. Poe Park Meditation & Hatha Yoga - Tuesday April 28, 1 p.m.- 1:45 p.m. Pick up: Bartow, 12 p.m.; Dreiser, 12:15 p.m.; Einstein, 12:30 p.m. Shoprite – Wednesday, April 29th, $3. Pick-ups: Bartow, 9:30 a.m.; Einstein, 9:45 a.m. & Dreiser, 10 a.m. 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: Our next meeting is Monday, April 13, 1 p.m. in Dreiser Auditorium “A.” Looking forward to seeing you and having you sign up/pay for our Ace in the Hole trip…Promises to be a “blast.” Get well wishes to Rosalie Menefee. Heartfelt condolence to Juanita Pusey on the loss of her daughter. 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, 718-379-3742.

July 23 – Ace in the Hole: A Tribute to the Temptations at the Brownstone. Deluxe Motorcoach, family-style luncheon; entertainment w/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 – Waiting List Only….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… 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

Einstein Cancer Fund

Baychester Library Events VISIT THE LIBRARY - A GREAT WEALTH OF INFORMATION Events for April CR Easter Arts & Crafts - Saturday, 4/4, 2:30 p.m. Films - Saturdays, 2 p.m.: 4/4 - Non-Stop; 4/18 - An Inconvenient Truth Teen Program “Just Us” (Laptops and board games) - Monday, 4/6, 3:00 p.m. 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. Book Discussion - Thursday, 4/9, 12-2 p.m., Marriage Plot Tech Connect - Thursdays, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. 4/16: Advanced Email; 4/23: Open Lab Click On - Fridays, 10:30 a.m: 4/10 - Basic Internet; 4/17 - Email; 4/24 - MS Word Matinee - Fridays, 10:30 a.m.: 4/10 - The Curious Case of Benjamin Button; 4/24 - The Apartment CR Program - Saturday, 4/11, 2:30 p.m. Help Build our Poet-Tree; Friday, 4/17, 3:30 p.m. Create a Croc Graffiti Art Workshop - Friday, 4/17, 3:30 p.m. CR Earth Day Arts & Crafts - Saturday, 4/18, 2:30 p.m. Kids Program - Thursday, 4/30, 3:30 p.m. Diversity in Action at the Library: Dia de los Libros/Dia De Los Niños

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This Holy Week is also the Feast of Passover and we wish our members, neighbors and friends a Happy Passover with family and friends. Reminder – April 7th, general membership meeting in Room 38 at 1:30 p.m. After a brief meeting, there will be a Bingo. Refreshments will be served. Wednesday April 15th – Mohegan Sun Casino, Ct. Time of pick-up is 8 a.m. starting at Einstein Loop, followed by Asch Loop and Dreiser Loop. Don’t forget your valid photo I.D. and your casino card. Thursday, September 17th – Hunterdon Hills Playhouse for the luncheon show of Social Security. The cost per person is $80 which includes transportation. Menu choices of Yankee pot roast, platter of fried jumbo shrimp, chicken marsala, parmesan Tilapia,

baked vegetable lasagna, and roasted vegetable kabob. All selections are served with homemade bread, salad, vegetables, with your choice of coffee and tea and their famous delicious array of cakes and pastries. The cost can be paid at your discretion. Our annual raffle luncheon will be held at the Sea Shore Restaurant in City Island on Saturday, October 3rd. 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 are available Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., and in the evening, 5 to 8 p.m. Don’t forget the homebound and those in nursing homes. Give them a call. Good health and healings are wished to all. —Lydia Ruas

Goose Island Seniors

April 3rd — The Beginning of Passover. April 5th is Easter Sunday. Happy birthday or happy anniversary to all that celebrate in the month of April. Wednesday, April 8—Bingo game in Room 39 at 1:30 p.m. Admission is $2 for members only. Refreshments served. April 14th—Going to Abie’s Irish Rose. Pick-up time is 8:30 a.m. at our 3 usual bus stops: Einstein Loop, Asch Loop (back of library) and Dreiser Loop. All payments must be paid. See Ann or Mary. April 28th—Going to Mt. Airy Casino in the Poconos. Price is $33. Rebate is $25 slot play. Pick-up time is 8:30 a.m. at our 3 usual bus stops. Always have your I.D. card with you.

Future trips Wednesday, August 12—We are going to La Neives in New Jersey. They are having Motown. Price is $75. See Ann or Mary. With Joe Zisa, and friend providing music and dancing, luncheon and transportation. And also a special feature act! Wednesday, October 14th— Westchester Dinner Theater. They are having Showboat. Price is $80. It's a luncheon show. Transportation pick-up time is 9 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

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Co-op City Times / April 4, 2015

Reflections by Rabbi Solomon I. Berl Spiritual Leader of Young Israel Synagogue

Few are aware that the Biblical verse, “Love your neighbor as yourself” is preceded by the solemn injunction: “You shall not take vengeance nor bear any grudge” (Leviticus 19:18). Why are these two important injunctions - one positive and one negative - paired like this? The Rabbis have a very perceptive explanation. They tell us to picture a man peeling an apple. He holds the apple in his left hand and the knife in his right. The knife slips and cuts his left hand. It hurts and it bleeds. The man is distressed. What does he do? Does he take the knife in his left hand and

plunge it into his right? Of course not, because both hands are part of him. The Bible tells us not to take revenge or bear a grudge because our neighbors are part of us. We are all children of the living G-d. We are joint heirs to the same rich heritage. We may have reason to be angry or to feel hurt but we must stay on speaking terms. We are not told to turn the other cheek. Such conduct is unnatural; it could even be considered masochistic, Judaism does require us to forgive and to forget. “Vengeance is the Lord’s.” It is not for us.

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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.

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Traditional Synagogue of Co-op City

Traditional Synagogue of Co-op City, Young Israel of Baychester, Section 5 at 120 Erdman Place (behind the lobby 27B), welcomes you to pray with them. Tel. for the Synagogue: 1-718-379-6920. Note: Our office hours are on Thursday from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. and on Sunday from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. Candle Lighting on Thursday, April 9 is at 7:09 p.m. Candle Lighting on Friday, April 10, is at 7:10 p.m. Shabbat ends on Saturday, April 11 at 8:21 p.m. Yom Tov ends tomorrow, Sunday, April 5 at 8:15 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, April 11 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. Saturday, April 11, services are at 9 a.m. with a special Yizkor Service at 11 a.m. Dues are due for both the synagogue and Sisterhood. Bingo will resume after Passover. Good and Welfare A very joyous holiday to all. 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 347-4274526. We look forward to seeing you soon. Have a good Pesach. —Miriam Berlofsky

Men’s Club Traditional Synagogue is running a trip to TAJ MAHAL CASINO in Atlantic City on Tuesday, May 19. Have a day of fun on the Boardwalk, Shopping and all the sights and sounds of Atlantic City. The cost: $35 per person with a $35 slot. It is as if the bus trip is free. The player may use the $35 on any machine or table I would like to remind you that you need a TAJ MAHAL Casino Card or Government Photo ID card (such as a Driver or Non-Driver License) to get your bonus slot play. Payment is due by May 12. Please send checks and make it out

to the following: Men's Club Traditional Synagogue of Co-op City, 120 Erdman Place, Building 27B, Bronx, NY 10475. We provide a free snack going, play games, and on the return trip, we show a movie. FOR RESERVATIONS, CALL: Gary, (718) 671-8424 or Bruce, (718) 320-2234 PLEASE NOTE PICK-UP TIMES: Einstein Loop, 8:00 a.m.; Asch Loop, 8:10 a.m., Dreiser Loop, 8:20 a.m. Everyone is invited to all our functions. We hope you will join us. Shalom! —Bruce Gitelson

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Domestic hot & cold water shutdown (Rescheduled) Building 6

On Wednesday, April 8, 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)

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Co-op City Times / April 4, 2015

Faith in God Church and Bible Institute

Rev. Dr. Gladys R. Little, Apostle, and Pastor & Evangelist Vernon Little greet everyone in the name of Jesus, that name which is above every name. We want you to know that you are welcome in this house of the Lord! It is His house by ownership, it is our house by stewardship, and it can be your house by membership; so come on in and join with us. May God bless you in this house! Scripture carries spiritual vitality. That’s why it doesn’t return void.

Wherever it encounters an open heart, it brings refreshment, nourishment, and new life. Isaiah 55:8-11 supports this. It says: 8 “For My thoughts are not your thoughts, nor are your ways My ways,” says the Lord. 9 For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are My ways higher than your ways, and My thoughts than your thoughts. 10 “For as the rain comes down, and the snow from heaven, and do not return

there, but water the earth, and make it bring forth and bud, that it may give seed to the sower and bread to the eater, 11 so shall My word be that goes forth from My mouth; it shall not return to Me void, but it shall accomplish what I please, and it shall prosper in the thing for which I sent it.” Invitations Our Sweet Hour of Prayer will be today at 3 p.m. Sunday School is tomorrow at 10 a.m. Our Sunday Morning Worship Service is at 11 a.m. Every 3rd

Sunday following the morning worship, we serve Holy Communion. If you’re into gospel rap/holy hiphop, go to www.soundcloud.com and download music from Vernon Little free of charge. He also has videos on YouTube. You will be blessed, encouraged, and inspired. We are located at 171 Dreiser Loop in Section 1. Our phone number is (347) 276-4925. Jesus loves you, and so do we. Happy Resurrection Weekend! —Apostle Gladys R. Little

The Co-op City Pentecostal Tabernacle invites everyone to worship service at 120 Benchley Place, Bldg. 24. Tel. 718-324-0334. Sunday School for all age group begins at 10:30 a.m. Easter Sunday service starts at 11:45 a.m. Evangelistic service will be held every Sunday evening at 6 p.m. Wednesday morning prayer and fasting service will be held from 11 a.m. - noon Bible Study and prayer meeting will also be held Wednesday evening at 7:30 p.m. Friday evening Youth Service starts at 7:30 p.m. Focus God created mankind with the freedom of choice. His will is that we choose him with a heart of love. Joshua 24: 14-16 14 Now therefore fear the Lord, and

serve him in sincerity and in truth: and put away the gods which your fathers served on the other side of the flood, and in Egypt; and serve ye the Lord. 15 And if it seemed evil unto you to serve the Lord, choose you this day whom ye will serve; whether the gods which your fathers served that was on the other side of the flood, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land ye dwell; but as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord. 16 And the people answered and said, God forbid that we should forsake the Lord, to serve other gods. God desires a relationship with mankind One of the wonderful revelations of Scripture is that God longs for a relationship with mankind. He does not need us, but he desires us, He loves us. He wants communion and intimacy with those whom He created and redeemed. It was for this purpose Jesus

Christ died on the cross. When God created mankind, He enjoyed close connection with Adam and Eve. He enjoyed daily fellowship with them, for when He arrived after their sin, they were not surprised by his presence, just ashamed for their nakedness. It was evidently common for them to enjoy time with him daily. What a precious thing it must have been to have ongoing, regular, intimate fellowship with Him! It still is. Some people are more decisive than others and seem not to have a problem making up their minds regarding natural choices both big and small. Other chose between their options, whether the decision is as significant as which job offer to take or as mundane as

“paper or plastic.” Choices have consequences. We have observed this pattern throughout our lives. In matters great and small, this principle holds true, and it is no less true, regarding one’s spiritual standing before God. Life and Death hang in the balance of the choice to repent and to obey the gospel. Our decision either to live for God or reject his appeal leads us ultimately either to Heaven or to Hell. It is this knowledge and understanding that should cause us to approach every decision about our spiritual life soberly and in the fear of God. Deuteronomy 30:19, I have set before you life & death, therefore choose life. —Rev. R. Sibblies

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Window Guard Forms will be delivered to Bldgs 15, 16, 19, 25 and the Adler and Asch Townhouses from 4/7 to 4/10

Window Guard forms will be delivered to those who did not return their forms or those who did not fill them out completely Employees will wear Riverbay IDs Please fill form out completely, sign it and return it using the envelope provided. Thank you.

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Second Reading – Resolution #15-22

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SUBMITTED BY: REV. CALVIN OWENS SECONDED BY: CLEVE TAYLOR BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING DATED: April 1, 2015

WHEREAS, Bartow Avenue Restaurant Corp. has requested a lease from Riverbay Corporation for the premises at 2051 & 2053 Bartow Avenue, (4,806 sq. ft.) Bronx, New York, to be used as a Chinese buffet and take out restaurant; and WHEREAS, the term of the lease is ten years with two five year renewal options and annual rental rates are within the provisions of Resolution #85-16 as amended by Resolution #95-44; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the

Second Reading – Resolution #15-24

SUBMITTED BY: BERNARD CYLICH SECONDED BY: LINDA BERK and LESLIE PETERSON BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING DATED: APRIL 1, 2015

WHEREAS, GRP Restaurant, LLC have requested a lease from Riverbay Corporation for the premises at 2085 Bartow Avenue, (3,418 sq. ft.) Bronx, New York, to be used as a Spanish-American cuisine restaurant, take-out, delivery, valet parking; and WHEREAS, the term of the lease is ten years with four month rent concession + one five year renewal option and annual rental rates are within the provisions of Resolution #85-16 as amended by Resolution #95-44; and

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lease agreement for the premises at 2051 & 2053 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, New York, by and between Riverbay Corporation, Owner, and Bartow Avenue Restaurant Corp., Tenant, containing the terms as negotiated by Riverbay Corporation’s management is hereby approved as submitted by management in accordance with Resolution #85-16 as amended by Resolution #95-44; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that the President of the Corporation is authorized to sign the lease agreement and related documents on behalf of Riverbay Corporation. YES: Atkins, Berk, Cylich, Gordon, Graham, Johnson, F.R. Jones, O. Jones, Leslie, Owens, Peterson, Shapiro, Taylor, Turner, Abdul-Wahhab PASSED NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the lease agreement for the premises at 2085 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NewYork, by and between Riverbay Corporation, Owner, and GRP Restaurant, LLC, Tenants, containing the terms as negotiated by Riverbay Corporation’s management is hereby approved as submitted by management in accordance with Resolution #85-16 as amended by Resolution #95-44; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that the President of the Corporation is authorized to sign the lease agreement and related documents on behalf of Riverbay Corporation. YES: Atkins, Berk, Cylich, Gordon, Graham, Johnson F.R. Jones, O. Jones, Owens, Peterson Shapiro, Turner, Abdul-Wahhab. ABSTAIN: Leslie, Taylor PASSED

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New Job posting: Open to All applicants from April 2, 2015 to April 17, 2015. Job Reference #: 15-19 Request for transfer/promotion must be received by the Human Resources Department by April 10, 2015. Employees are responsible for submitting the transfer forms in person to the Human Resources Department. Employees who are promoted will receive the applicable rate scale for this position. Dispatcher Maintenance This is a Full-Time 2nd Shift/3rd Shift (Overnight) Temopary Position Ideal candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day duties of assisting the Maintenance department with receiving/dispatching high volume emergency service calls; recording accurate information; entering of work orders into the Yardi database; and operate two-way radio to communicate with maintenance field workers, supervisors and vendors. Additional duties may include filing, taking messages, printing flyers and distributing the flyers into the Co-op City communities. Job Description: Ideal candidate will: • Monitor personnel or equipment locations and utilization to coordinate service and schedules. • Schedule or dispatch workers, work crews, equipment, or service vehicles to appropriate locations, according to resident requests, specifications, or needs, using radios or telephones. • Relay work orders, messages, or information to or from work crews, supervisors, or field inspectors, using telephones or two-way radios. • Oversee all communications within specifically assigned territories. • Prepare daily work and run schedules. • Confer with customers or supervising personnel to address questions, problems, or requests for service or equipment. • Record and maintain files or records of resident requests, work or services performed, charges, expenses, inventory, or other dispatch information. • Receive or prepare work orders. • Arrange for necessary repairs to restore service and schedules. • Compare data with source documents, or re-enter data in verification format to detect errors. • Performs other duties as assigned. Job Requirements: HS Diploma or equivalent required; Must have basic computer skills in Microsoft Office; Must be able to multitask in a fast paced environment and perform multifunctional assignments; Candidate should be able to type 40 wpm; Applicant must have ability to walk or sit for long periods of time, twist, kneel, push, stoop, as well as lift and carry up to 20 pounds; Must be able to read and write in English; Bi-Lingual is a plus. Typing Test; Drug Screening Test; Background check How to Apply: All Applicants are advised to submit a resume along with the application. Applications are given out at the below address from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Days and Hours: Monday – Friday; 4 p.m. to 12 a.m. or Monday – Friday; 12 a.m. to 8 a.m.

New Job posting: Open to All applicants from April 2, 2015 to April 17, 2015. Job Reference #: 15-20 Request for transfer/promotion must be received by the Human Resources Department by April 10, 2015. Employees are responsible for submitting the transfer forms in person to the Human Resources Department. Employees who are promoted will receive the applicable rate scale for this position. Dispatcher Maintenance This is a Part-Time Weekend Temporary Position Ideal candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day duties of assisting the Maintenance Department with receiving/dispatching high volume emergency service calls; recording accurate information; entering of work orders into the Yardi database; and operate two-way radio to communicate with maintenance field workers, supervisors and vendors. Additional duties may include filing, taking messages, printing flyers and distributing the flyers into the Co-op City community. Job Description: Ideal candidate will: • Monitor personnel or equipment locations and utilization to coordinate service and schedules. • Schedule or dispatch workers, work crews, equipment, or service vehicles to appropriate locations, according to resident requests, specifications, or needs, using radios or telephones. • Relay work orders, messages, or information to or from work crews, supervisors, or field inspectors, using telephones or two-way radios. • Oversee all communications within specifically assigned territories. • Prepare daily work and run schedules. • Confer with customers or supervising personnel to address questions, problems, or requests for service or equipment. • Record and maintain files or records of resident requests, work or services performed, charges, expenses, inventory, or other dispatch information. • Receive or prepare work orders. • Arrange for necessary repairs to restore service and schedules. • Compare data with source documents, or re-enter data in verification format to detect errors. • Performs other duties as assigned. Job Requirements: HS Diploma or equivalent required; Must have basic computer skills in Microsoft Office; Must be able to multitask in a fast paced environment and perform multifunctional assignments; Candidate should be able to type 40 wpm; Applicant must have ability to walk or sit for long periods of time, twist, kneel, push, stoop, as well as lift and carry up to 20 pounds; Must be able to read and write in English; Bi-Lingual is a plus. Typing Test; Drug Screening Test; Background check. How to Apply: All Applicants are advised to submit a resume along with the application. Applications are given out at the below address from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Days and Hours: Saturday & Sunday, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. or Saturday & Sunday, 4 p.m. – 12 a.m. or Saturday & Sunday, 12 a.m. to 8 a.m.

Co-op City Times / April 4, 2015