Co-op City Times 04/07/18

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Vol. 53 No. 14

Saturday, April 7, 2018

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Public Safety’s Captain Perez Promoted To Acting Chief

Petition Period Ends This Monday, April 9

David Perez, a 26-year veteran of the New York Police Department (NYPD), who has served as secondin-command in the Co-op City Public Safety Department since September of 2017, this week was promoted to acting chief and the commanding officer of the Public Safety force.

Acting Chief Perez replaces Chief Frank Apollo who retired effective March 31st, after serving the community for 31 years, the last nine as chief of the department.

Riverbay Executive General Manager Bob Klehammer announced Acting Chief of CCPD David Perez Acting Chief Perez’s appointment on Wednesday. The executive general manager said: “We have been very impressed with the work of Captain Perez since he joined us last year, particularly his extensive experience with the NYPD. We will continue to search for a full-time chief, but Acting Chief Perez will definitely be considered should he want to stay in the position for the long-term.� “I want to thank Management and the Board of Directors with giving me this opportunity,�

Acting Chief Perez said. “I will work hard to carry on the successes of the department while we strive to find new ways to improve and advance together as a department and a community.�

Ten shareholders have picked up petitions for 2018 Riverbay Board Election

BY BILL STUTTIG

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50th Anniversary Committee Plans Gala Event

As of press time Friday, April 6, ten shareholders had picked up qualifying petition packages from the Riverbay Legal Department indicating their intention to run for a three-year term on the Board of Directors.

The deadline to return all signed petitions is 5 p.m. this Monday, April 9.

This year’s voting period will begin at 6 a.m. on Wednesday, May 16 through 9 p.m. on Wednesday, May 23 when the Annual Meeting of shareholders of the Riverbay Corporation has been scheduled to take place. If a quorum is not reached at that time, the election will be extended from 9:01 p.m. on Wednesday, May 23 to 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, June 12.

This year, the terms of Board Directors Deborah Jenkins, Francine Reva Jones, Rod Saunders, Evelyn Turner and Junius Williams are expiring and shareholders will vote to elect five candidates to join the 15-member Riverbay Board, the corporation’s policy-making body.

Four of the five incumbent directors have indicated they are running for reelection by picking up petition packages. Director Jenkins announced in a recent viewpoint that she will not seek reelection to the board.

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BY ROZAAN BOONE

Power Plant Lead Mechanic Retires After 40 Years Kevin Ledwith witnessed a lot of changes during his 40 years working at the Riverbay Power Plant. “I started as a helper and did that for 10 years,�

Ledwith said last week after retiring from Riverbay. “Then I passed the mechanic’s test and worked Kevin Ledwith in the residential build(Continued on page 3) ings. Back then, they had

BY JIM ROBERTS

A committee of shareholders, chaired by Riverbay Board First Vice President Bernie Cylich, brainstorm ideas at a meeting on Wednesday on how Riverbay will celebrate the golden anniversary of Co-op City. See page 2 for more.

Photo by Bill Stuttig

City DOT Worker Killed In Hutch Accident

Police and investigators at the scene of the accident at Exit 4N. Photo by Edwin Soto

On Wednesday, April 4, at approximately 10:30 a.m., police responded to a 9-1-1 call of a motor vehicle collision involving a pedestrian at the southbound Hutchinson River Parkway Exit 4N, within the confines of the 45th Precinct.

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Spring Snow Storm ... See page 5.

Fond Farewell ‌ Riverbay Executive General

Manager Bob Klehammer presents Steve Albert of the Purchasing Department with a plaque honoring his 29 years of service to Co-op City and Riverbay.

Mr. Albert said upon leaving Riverbay after nearly three decades: “I have enjoyed my 29 years here, working with so many wonderful people. I will cherish the lasting memories with each and every one of them. I will miss Photo by Bill Stuttig them all.�

Riverbay’s commitment to providing quality, family-oriented programs, especially in support of the youth, should come as no surprise. This time, Board Director Leah Richardson is leading the charge toward educating and equipping Co-op City’s youth with the knowledge they need to be more informed citizens.

The new program that will be introduced to Co-op City, “Project Citizen,� is a Classroom Law Project co-sponsored by the Center for Civic Education. It is targeted to students in grades 5-12 and designed to promote responsible participation in local and state government.

On Saturday, April 14, an informational session on the project, which in Co-op City is coined “Cooperative Leadership Action Among Youth� or “C.L.A.A.Y. @ Co-op City,� will be held in the Bartow Community Center from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. in room 31. Lunch will be provided. Space is limited, so arrive on time.

According to Board Director Richardson the goal of the program is to help “students understand Public Policy and use this information to create change in their community thereby empowering them.� Students will participate in “moot court,� mock trials, as well as group trips and many more fun activities.

Furthermore, another goal of “Project Citizen� is to initiate dialogue between young people in the community to help better identify the problems that are often too nuanced and get overlooked by legislators. Then, with the (Continued on page 4)

BY BRANDON ORTIZ

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Petition Period

Co-op City Times / April 7, 2018

In addition to the four incumbent directors – Saunders, Jones, Turner and Williams – six other shareholders are seeking certification to enter this year’s race. They are Mary Pearson, Cheryl Jenkins, Lonnie Woods, Josie D. Ferguson, Deborah C. Nelson and Bishop Angelo Rosario.

There will be one vote per unit by residents who are shareholders of record as of April 9, 2018.

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, petition packages are available from the Public Safety window in the Bartow Center, however, they will not include the qualifying petitions until the next business day when the Finance Department has ascertained their financial eligibility. The prospective candidate will then be contacted by the Legal Department to come in and pick up the petitions which must be signed by at least 75 shareholders and returned to the Legal Department by the 5 p.m. deadline later that day, Monday, April 9, when all petitions must be returned to be considered for certification to enter the 2018 Board race.

Over the course of the following days, the signatures on each of the prospective candidate’s petitions will be certified against the signatures of shareholders of record for each apartment on the petitions. Riverbay Corporation enlists the assistance of a group of 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 Residential Sales Department for every shareholder who lives in Co-op City.

This process is overseen by the Election Committee and the Legal Department.

Shareholders and prospective candidates collecting signatures on their petitions should note that only the shareholder(s) of record for each apartment is allowed to sign their petitions.

Once the signatures are checked, the list of eligible candidates who may run in the 2018 Board election will be compiled and the election committee will notify the certified candidates by mail.

A Candidates’ Meeting will then take place on Tuesday, April 17 at 8 p.m. in room 31 of the Bartow Community Center where the certified candidates will be addressed by the Election Committee and Riverbay’s General Counsel. At that time, the certified candidates will take part in a lottery drawing to determine their places on the ballot. They will also receive instructions for producing and submitting their candidate’s statements and ads for the election supplements in the Co-op City Times.

The listing of official candidates will be posted in the Saturday, April 21st issue of the Co-op City Times.

On Wednesday, April 18, the day after the Candidates’ Meeting, the certified candidates and their supporters may begin campaigning as per Election Rule D (1) which states: “Campaigning by prospective candidates or their supporters may not occur between March 26, 2018 and April 17, 2018. This prohibition shall specifically include campaigning on social media, email or other electronic forums.”

On Saturday, April 28th, 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 2018 election supplements in the Co-op City Times are first reviewed by the Election Committee and its attorney prior to publication. During the election period, directors’ viewpoints are also reviewed by the Election Committee 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 not be conducted by voting machines, but by mail-in and electronic ballots. Election-America, Riverbay’s election contractor, will mail ballots to each Co-op City household. All mail-in and electronic ballots must be returned directly to Election-America which will verify and tabulate the votes. That information will then be conveyed to the 2018 Election Committee and their attorney.

The committee will review and certify the final vote count on Wednesday, June 13 at 7 p.m. in room 31 of the Bartow Community Center, and the final results will be posted in the three community centers and published in the next issue of the Co-op City Times, Saturday, June 16.

The deadline to file challenges to the election is Thursday, June 14.

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 20th and begin serving their terms.

The 2018 Election Committee is chaired by Board Director Claudia Sampson.

The other members of the committee include Board Director Leah Richardson, and shareholders Janice Dickerson, John Gale, Sandy Krasnove and Annette Newman.

Potential candidates who have questions about the election rules, or any election-related matters, may address their correspondence in writing to the 2018 Election Committee, c/o Riverbay Legal Department, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475.

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Plans For Co-op City’s 50th Anniversary Celebration Beginning To Take Shape Shareholder Input Encouraged

In a little more than eight months, Co-op City will kick-off a series of celebratory events to recognize the 50th anniversary of the largest and most successful affordable housing complex in the nation.

Riverbay Board First Vice President Bernie Cylich has chaired a committee of shareholders who, over the past several months, have brainstormed about several ideas to celebrate the golden anniversary not just with one big event, but with several events held beginning in late 2018 and into 2019, most of which will happen within the community.

The committee, which met on Wednesday to further iron-out plans, included several Board directors including Board President Linda Berk, Chairman Cylich, Andrea Leslie, Evelyn Turner, Jerome Rice and Leah Richardson.

Among the shareholders and community leaders joining them were Sandy Krasnove, Annette Newman, Eva Lazaar, Mary Pearson, Erica Johnson, Iman Drammeh and Gretchen Howell.

The committee said that they would like to reach out to the general community for their input as well. Preliminary plans call for an oral history project featuring filmed accounts for many original shareholders about life in the early days of the community. Photos from those early days are also being sought for display, as well as written accounts describing life here 50 years ago.

Shareholders who would like to share their experiences and/or photos can email them to the special email address set up to collect material for the anniversary celebration. The email address is: goldenanniversary @riverbayboard.com.

Director Cylich explained that the mission statement of the committee is to plan the celebrations as an homage to the founding principles of the community – that being affordability, diversity and cooperative spirit.

While there are many ideas for a series of many anniversary events to occur over several months between January and July of 2019, it is clear at this point that two major events will both begin and culminate the golden anniversary celebration – one in December of this year and one in July of 2019.

Tentative plans are for a gala dinner-dance to kick-off the anniversary celebration on December 10th, the actual date that Co-op City was first opened to shareholders 50 years ago. President Berk said the committee is currently looking at several catering halls throughout the Bronx to host the kick-off celebration.

Dreiser auditorium has been ruled out because construction to refurbish the aging auditorium is scheduled to being this summer and will not be completed in time. Preliminary discussion to delay the restoration of the auditorium so it could host the anniversary celebration in December was rejected because, committee members said, to do so would be costly in terms of the cost of retaining the contractors during the delay and delaying the potential revenue the new auditorium in anticipated to generate once it is completed. President Berk added that the aging auditorium’s current state would not be suitable for a gala golden anniversary celebration.

Preliminary plans call for the opening anniversary gala to be large enough to accommodate approximately 700 residents and guests. President Berk explained that the cost of having an event of that size could be largely offset by selling sponsorships to a number of businesses that work regularly with and in the community.

A professional event planner has already been hired to begin scouting potential sites for the anniversary gala and planning the many aspects of the celebration which will likely include prominent guest speakers and entertainment, all with ties to the community’s first 50 years.

The event planner has also begun work on an outdoor festival on the Greenway to celebrate the golden anniversary somewhere around the 4th of July, 2019.

Preliminary plans are for a fireworks display even grander than the usual annual Independence Day display combined with other celebrations and attractions that day.

During 2019, some of the events being discussed include a reunion of original shareholders (pioneers), a carnival and a parade.

Plans are also in the works for the design of a Riverbay 50th anniversary logo and a slogan.

BY BILL STUTTIG

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Second Mammography Van Scheduled For May Due to overwhelming demand, Assemblyman Michael R. Benedetto announced this week that a second Mammography Screening Van will return to Co-op City on Saturday, May 5, 1:30 p.m. - 4 p.m.

Last week, after the Co-op City Times reported that the assemblyman, in conjunction with Project Renewal, is sponsoring a mammography screen van in Co-op City on April 21, appointments were booked to capacity, prompting the assemblyman to arrange for a second date.

The van will be at the Baychester Library, located at 2049 Asch Loop North in Co-op City.

All insurance plans accepted. Copayments and deductibles are waived.

This program is for women 40 years of age and older who have not had a mammogram in the past year. This is a free service for uninsured women 40 and older. An appointment is necessary. Please call 1-800-564-6868.

This program is funded by Cancer Services Program of the Bronx and Patient Navigation funded by The Greater NYC Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure.

vending machines selling milk in the basement.

“When I first started, across from Bartow Avenue, there was nothing but eight-foot weeds. You would see people walk into the weeds and just disappear as they took a shortcut into Section 5,” he remembered.

Ledwith was a 20-year-old Woodside, Queens native back in 1978 when his mother asked her sister to find out if Local 94 Operating Engineers was hiring.

“I was working at a mom and pop drug store, then I went to Hunter College for a little while. My mother Veronica saw I was home every day and meeting up with my friends and kind of a slacker,” Ledwith said. “She made a phone call and now it’s 40 years later and the time has gone by.”

Ledwith was here when the Power Plant was in its first decade of operation and helped through the years when the plant was converted into a cogeneration facility. He reminded his fellow workers where their focus needed to be.

“You always have to remember to maintain the cooperators,” he said. “You cannot interrupt the heating and air conditioning. We always say that to the staff, because we have new groups come in, you have to concentrate on your job – look out there to the buildings.

“When those people are missing something, you’ll hear about it. Keep an eye out for the cooperators and make sure they’re taken care of first.”

Ledwith retired as the Riverbay Power Plant’s lead mechanic and he figures he worked with around 100 members of the crew over his career here. “One guy was asking me about his grandfather who had passed because I worked with him too,” he said. “When I started seeing things like that I thought, boy, how time has gone.”

During the 1980s, the first phase of rebuilding started in Co-op City.

“It was in good shape for a while, but then things started to deteriorate,” Ledwith said. “They had to do a massive project to replace all the underground piping. It was cool to see Co-op City start to re-develop. We could see that it was time to start getting that work done. There were leaks popping up all over the place. We couldn’t keep up with it so they finally decided let’s go and get this fixed. Like every project in Co-op, it was huge.”

Then fifteen years later the conversion of the power plant to a cogeneration facility began. “It was a difficult job trying to retrofit the plant’s equipment from back in the 1960s to the new cogeneration equipment,” he said.

“I never had any doubt that things would work out, but it was frustrating. Now we deal with big companies like Siemens which is huge. It’s been gradually rising over the past ten years, but now within the last couple of years where everything is pretty well tweaked, it’s phenomenal. There’s

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a lot of money coming in now through the programs with Con Ed.” Having been here through many years of ups and downs, Ledwith is optimistic that he’s leaving Co-op City and its power plant at the start of a new era of growth.

“Co-op City is in really good hands right now,” he said. “I was telling my boss right before I left that in the last year or so I’ve seen things really going up. The plant is growing fantastically. I grew up along with Co-op City. It stayed idle for a while and now there is a whole new agenda, a positive agenda. With Anthony there now as the assets manager – he’s incredible. He got this whole thing going. We have the new company NAES here and they are really working well together.”

Riverbay Director of Utility Assets Anthony Ligato thanked Ledwith for his 40 years of service to the shareholders of Co-op City.

“Everyone at the Power Plant is really going to miss Kevin,” Ligato said. “I had the privilege of working with Kevin for the last several years. He always provided a special brand of leadership to the power plant maintenance group that fostered teamwork and improved the quality of everyone’s work life.”

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Accident

Upon arrival, responding officers discovered an unconscious 57-year-old-male with trauma to the head. EMS responded to the location and transported George Staab, a resident of Shirley, Long Island, to Jacobi Hospital where he was pronounced deceased, according to the NYPD. A preliminary investigation revealed that a 62-yearold male operator of a 2012 Subaru travelling southbound on the Hutchinson River Parkway The 2012 Subaru partially covered by lost control and brush on the side of the road where it struck Staab on came to rest after striking the DOT worker.

Photo by Edwin Soto the right shoulder of the parkway while he was on the job as an electrician for the city Department of Transportation (DOT). The driver of the vehicle remained at the scene and was transported to Jacobi Hospital for minor injuries.

The investigation is ongoing by the New York City Police Department's Highway Patrol Collision Investigation Squad.

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Annual Income Affidavits The annual income affidavit process for Co-op City residents is currently underway. The Income Affidavit and related instructions were mailed last week to all cooperators required to file (excluded are new residents who moved into Co-op City after March 31, 2018, and those cooperators on the Section 8 Program).

The due date for returning your completed Affidavit, which must be notarized, is April 30, 2018. Currently, surcharges based upon 2016 Income Affidavit forms will expire June 30, 2018. New surcharges will be imposed for the period July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019 based upon data taken from your 2017 Income Affidavit form. Please note that it is essential that every cooperator submit their 2017 Income Affidavit in a timely manner. If you filed an application for extension in lieu of a 2017 NYS Tax Return, you are still required to submit your affidavit by April 30, 2018.

Please estimate your income and identify as “Estimated Income.” File an amended affidavit once you have filed your

BY LOUIS SALEGNA, CONTROLLER

New, bright red garbage cans have been placed in the townhouse clusters. Please remember to dispose of your garbage properly. Do not litter.

Photo by Eva Lazaar

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 are two shareholders of an apartment and if one of the shareholders has permanently vacated the apartment, it is important that the remaining shareholder submit documentation to Riverbay Corporation as to where the vacating shareholder currently resides. Acceptable documentation could be (1) driver’s license with current address (2) copy of the apartment lease (3) utility bill with current address. If this documentation is not submitted with the Income Affidavit, the income affidavit will be returned as incomplete and a 50% surcharge will be assessed each month until the documentation is submitted. The shareholder will be liable for all surcharges assessed, no credits will be issued for surcharges already assessed.

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problems identified by the dialogue, students will help develop proposals to bring Acting Chief Perez said he has greatly familiarized himself with the commuto local community leaders. nity over the past seven months, attending numerous building association and “The problem and solution begin at home with parents. Leadership training community organization meetings. must start from early childhood as these young adults learn to take gradual “The community has been great and welcoming to me,” the acting chief said responsibility for their own decisions,” Board Director Richardson said in her “The cooperators are great. They are friendly, involved and interested in working viewpoint published in last week’s issue of the Co-op City Times. “Only through closely with us to improve the quality of life in the community.” self-determination can these youths eventually achieve leadership in their He said that he has extensive experience with the NYPD in working with respective communities.” communities through the NYPD’s Neighborhood Coordinating Officer Program In the weeks following one of the largest gun control protest in a long time, a and also as a captain with the NYPD’s PSA 6, which protected the public housmovement largely spearheaded by America’s youth, the fact remains that the ing developments of Upper Manhattan. power to enact change has become more and more accessible with the ubiquity A Bronx native, Captain Perez graduated from Empire State College with a of the internet and social media.

BS in Criminal Justice and began his police career as a police officer in 1990 working in the 48th and 26th Precincts. He was promoted to sergeant working in However, what is often not taught in public schools is the basic information any citizen needs to understand how legislation, voting and things of that nature the Bronx’s 41st Precinct and later promoted to lieutenant working in the 40th are run in America. Add on top of that the disenfranchisement most public Precinct. In January 2013, Mr. Perez was promoted to captain. He retired in schools in low-income neighborhoods face and you have a multi-layered probexcellent standing from the NYPD in April 2016. lem; a problem where the schools do not have the teachers or resources to teach Explaining his philosophy towards policing, he said: “Respect goes a long their students about public policy and the history behind how certain laws came way in my view. As members of law enforcement, we always must treat others into place, as well as a lack of engagement and overall indifference to normal as we would want to be treated. That starts with mutual respect so we can go forcivic duty on behalf of the affected students. ward in a common vision to improve the quality of life in Co-op City.”

“C.L.A.A.Y. @ Co-op City” is our local attempt to address that issue. The proActing Chief Perez said that he plans to keep the community relations program will provide participants with the tools they need to not only feel empowgrams started under the leadership of Chief Apollo that has proved to be so sucered to speak out about issues, but to bolster their awareness of the shortcomings cessful. The acting chief said that he is encouraged by the very low crime rate in in present day legislation.

Co-op City, but under his leadership, the department will be proactive in making “In this present climate, the tide of meaningful student involvement in policy sure that certain crimes continue not to be present in the community at all, such decision-making is high,” said Director Richardson. “Students are tapping into as crimes against the elderly and crimes against children. their power to make transformative change in society, not only in gun control, “Co-op City has very active community involvement with civic and cultural but in every aspect. CLAAY provides Co-op’s youth with the tools to go into the events nearly every weekend,” Acting Chief Perez said. “We will be present at world and be the change they want to see. I am reminded of the words of Martin all these events, not only to provide protection, but to participate and be a conLuther King Jr. in his famous ‘I Have a Dream’ speech, when he said: ‘Now is tributing part of the community.” the time to make real the promises of democracy. Now is the time to rise from He added that his long history with the NYPD will help in maintaining a good the dark and desolate valley of segregation to the sunlit path of racial justice. relationship between Co-op City, the 45th Precinct, and other NYPD divisions Now is the time to lift our nation from the quicksands of racial injustice to the whose services and crime fighting tools and expertise can help the community solid rock of brotherhood. Now is the time to make justice a reality for all of continue to be safe.

God’s children.’

“Those words are as true today as they have ever been. Whether it’s racial equality, gun control, socio-economic divide, quality of life or other issues of our day, now is the time to mold our youth into the leaders of today and tomorrow.

CLAAY is how we start at Co-op City.”

For further details on the information session scheduled for Saturday, April 14, you may contact Board Director Richardson at (917) 495-0585.

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More Unseasonable Weather

Mother Nature threw us another curveball on Monday, April 2, with a surprise snowstorm in the morning. Luckily, temperatures warmed up and the slushy, wet snow was mostly a memory by the Spring-like afternoon.

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Income Affidavits

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, 2018. You would then be required to pay the 50% surcharge for each month, through the end of the month you finally filed. In no event will credit be given for excess surcharges already assessed as a result of failure, neglect or refusal of the cooperator to file the Income Affidavit on a timely basis. The instructions being mailed with the Income Affidavit form include a cover letter and worksheet which will assist the cooperator in determining whether they are subject to a carrying charge surcharge. Cooperators are advised to read the material very carefully.

As required by State law, copies of Income Affidavit forms will be submitted to the state for verification of income against filed tax return.

Cooperators are cautioned, therefore, to make sure that the data provided come from their NY State tax return.

Riverbay staff will hold all-day sessions to assist cooperators in filling out their Income Affidavit form on Monday, April 16th and Thursday, April 26th from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. in Dreiser Center, room 8; Bartow Center, room 28; and Einstein Center, room 38. Extra forms will be avail-

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.

able 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 wishing 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, 2018.

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. Multi-Service Office, 140 Carver Loop.

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Enclosed with the annual income affidavit packet is a letter from Risk Management Department regarding the submission of 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, 2018 to avoid the assessment of $150 Community Complaint fine. Any questions regarding the insurance documentation should be addressed to the Risk Management Department at (718) 320-3300, ext. 3388.

Shareholders are urged to update contact info.

Riverbay Cooperator Services Office (CSO) reminds shareholders that if there have been any changes in their contact information, they should update their files with Riverbay Corporation as soon as possible so that if there is a need to contact them in an emergency, the information on record with Riverbay will be the most current and accurate.

To update your contact information, two important steps are involved.

First, the shareholder of the unit is required to go in person to the Emergency Maintenance Office (located in the lower level of the Dreiser Mall) with photo identification and update the “Key Card.”

Secondly, shareholders should request an Emergency Contact form from their respective Cooperator Service Office (CSO).

This form must be completed by the shareholder and returned in person to their respective CSO, along with photo identification.

Their new contact information will then be updated in the Maintenance system and forwarded to the shareholder’s file.

Once the information is updated at the Emergency Maintenance Office and Cooperator Service Office, the new information will then be relayed by CSO to Public Safety to be added to that department’s database.

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The Co-op City Times welcomes issue-oriented letters to the editor to be considered for publication. All letters, in prose, not poetry, must be addressed to the editor, not to third parties. All letters must be signed by the writers and include their addresses and phone numbers, which will be kept confidential, so that the editor can verify the authenticity of the authors.

Writers will be limited to one letter per topic.

Anonymous or unsigned letters will not be accepted for publication.

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Public Safety Report

Public Safety Offers Tips To Prevent Identity Theft During Income Tax Season

BY LIEUTENANT PAM APOLLO

As taxpayers are rushing to file their 2017 tax returns before the Tuesday, April 17th deadline, they should be mindful of the potential for scams to take place. Co-op City Department of Public Safety offers useful precautions residents should take to avoid becoming a victim of identity theft.

Unscrupulous criminals have even found a way to use Americans’ eagerness to receive their tax refund as a means to attempt identity theft. The following information will help to avoid becoming the victim of identity theft in all situations.

The government and police agencies are investigating different instances where another person’s social security number may be used to file fraudulent tax returns. There have been instances where an active tax filer’s social security number was used, a dependent child’s social security number was used and even a deceased person’s social security was utilized to file a fraudulent tax return. Thieves may buy and sell these social security numbers from individuals, employers, hospitals, nursing homes, schools or other sources. All of these instances are serious crimes and can result in severe penalties.

The Internal Revenue Service recommends filing your tax return early to beat the scammers to your refund. After filing, check the status of your refund at www.irs.gov/Refunds. Make sure you know and trust your tax preparer. Never give out personal information unless you are 100% sure of who you are speaking with. Always shred any documents or mail which contains personal information.

With many American households anxiously awaiting a federal and state tax refund, criminals have attempted to gain access to peoples’ bank accounts.

Emails and phone calls have been received requesting bank account information. The caller promises that payment will be deposited right into your bank account. We are receiving reports this year that scammers have found a way to have fraudulent information appear on the caller identification on your telephone.

This is a new technique, but it is the same old scam with a new face. The scam artist will not deposit money into your account, but rather, will make a hefty withdrawal. No United States government agency will call you to request your bank account number. The Internal Revenue states that they make initial contact by mail in all cases.

It is very important for everyone to remember to never give out bank account numbers, Personal Identification Numbers (P.I.N. numbers), Social Security numbers or other confidential numbers which can provide access to financial records unless you initiate the contact. Legitimate bank employees should never call up customers requesting this information. Bank employees should be aware that customers know not to give out this type of information by telephone. Take down the employee’s name and phone number, make certain it matches the number you have on record for the financial institution. Only once you are sure that you are actually speaking with an employee from your bank should you even speak about your finances.

Always shred financial documents with personal information and account numbers before you discard them. Switch your accounts to electronic delivery to minimize paper clutter and lost statements. Never click on unsolicited emails, instead type a web address into your browser. Scam emails are often made to look like real bank emails. Misspelling and grammatical errors are often indicators that the email is a fraud. Contact www.OnGuardOnline.gov if you suspect email fraud.

Be wary if you receive a check from a financial institution that you are not expecting. Reports have been received of persons receiving an unsolicited check in an express mail envelope. If this check is deposited into your account, the funds will not be available and you will be responsible for money. Never wire money with the anticipation of receiving more money in the future. This scam pops up in a variety of different ways — apartment rentals on Craigslist, merchandise being sold on eBay, winning a sweepstakes, long lost relative in another country, job as a Mystery Shopper, etc. When in doubt, contact the police.

We only hear about the high profile cases of breach of credit card information, such as the recent Equifax and Uber incidents or the infamous past Target, eBay and Home Depot incidents. Anytime you swipe your credit card, it can be at risk. Carefully check your credit card statements to ensure there are no unauthorized charges. If something about a merchant does not seem right, utilize a different form of payment. In most cases, credit card companies do not hold you accountable for unauthorized charges. Debit cards do not always carry the same level of protection.

AARP also offers informative information about

fraud protection at www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/.

The information is geared for persons 50 or older, but all ages can benefit from the information provided.

There is also a quiz to see how knowledgeable you are in fraud prevention. You can even sign up for fraud alert newsletters.

Monitor your credit reports with all three credit bureaus at least once per year. Free credit reports are available at www.AnnualCreditReport.com or by calling 1-877-322-8228. Place a “Fraud Alert” if identity theft is suspected, Equifax, 1-800-525-6285, Experian, 1-888-397-3742 and Trans Union, 1-800-680-7289.

Also report any suspected identity theft to the Federal Trade Commission online at www.ftc.gov/idtheft.com, by phone 1-877-ID-THEFT (1-877-438-4338 or by mail at Identity Theft Clearinghouse, Federal Trade Commission, Washington, DC 20580. Reporting identity theft to the Federal Trade Commission helps law enforcement officials across the country in their investigations.

Take steps to protect your identity and be a smart consumer. Call the authorities immediately if you suspect you may have become the victim of identity theft.

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

Please note that emails should be sent to both parties.

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

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

CONTRACT OPPORTUNITIES

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

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

(More Opportunities on page 30)

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

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Community News And Enrichment Programs

Director’s Viewpoint

Rod Saunders Secretary

“The Meeting” is the latest in a series of plays sponsored or co-sponsored by the Riverbay Fund for the purpose of bringing cultural entertainment here to Co-op City.

The play will be brought to you by the Shades of Truth Theater, which is the production company that presented the play, “Whistle in Mississippi.”

The performance will be on: Date: Saturday, April 14th Place: Dreiser Auditorium Time: 6:30 p.m. – Tickets on sale at the door starting at 5 p.m.

“The Meeting” is a play that is a fictional account of a meeting that would have taken place between Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Malcolm X. If you were born in 1952, you had just become a teenager when Malcom X was assassinated back on February 21, 1965, and you were old enough to have understood the contrast in character between the two dynamic civil rights icons.

Malcolm and Rev. Dr. King, who was assassinated back on April 4, 1968 (exactly 50 years ago this month), were two gifted leaders whose approach everything, from their religious beliefs, to their approach to the struggle for civil rights and freedom for their people is legendary.

Tickets will be available at the door starting at 5 p.m.

On the same day (April 14th), and much, much earlier, the Riverbay Fund will be sponsoring Project Citizen, a.k.a. C.L.A.A.Y @ Co-op City (Cooperative Leadership Action Among Youth) meeting: Place: 2049 Bartow Avenue - Room 31 Time: 1:00 to 2:00 p.m.

Lunch is being provided.

This initial Project Citizen meeting is being held to inform the community of the dynamics of the program’s proposals, and its pending impact upon Co-op City’s youth.

This proposed enrichment program is headed by Riverbay Board Director Leah Richardson. We believe that years from now, the community will be able to point to this program as one that has positively affected every young student who applied for and successfully completed the program. Additionally, that all of our supportive students, grades 5 through 12, will be forever positively impacted by this enriching, and hopefully from the students’ perspective, rewarding program.

In last week’s edition of the Co-op City Times, appearing on page 5, associate editor Bill Stuttig wrote a great article regarding the federally funded 5-year grant that P.S. 178 received and has implemented into a Magnet School program. The S.T.R.E.A.M. (Science, Technology, Reading, Engineering, the Arts, Math) magnet grant has all of the makings of being a truly outstanding program, and should be of great benefit to Co-op City resident students.

I strongly suggest that you read last week’s Co-op City Times, familiarize yourself with the program’s dynamics, and be prepared to consider applying for

and enrolling your student youngster into P.S. 178’s magnet program.

If you do not have immediate access to last week’s Co-op City Times, it can always be found online at: www.issuu.com/cctimes.

Thank you for reading my article, and I can be reached at – rsaunders@riverbayboard.com.

The Green and Gentle Woods

And folding in the kindness of the green and gentle woods Wrapped in peace, caressed and loved alone

My silence made of sights and of sounds and the breath of beings and smoldering brows

This moving stillness touches me Touches my senses delicately

—Harriet Silver

Co-op City Times / April 7, 2018

Baychester Visual Arts Association

The new year has begun and if you enjoy being creative, painting will give you much satisfaction. Come and join BVA’s art classes and you will be among the many who find pleasure in creating Our next session of art classes will begin on Tuesday, April 17th with two class schedules to choose from which are 1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m. or 3:30 p.m.–5:30 p.m. The fees are as follows: Annual membership is $35 a year and a session of 10 classes is $60. This is the best bargain in the Bronx – maybe even the city – given the quality of instruction offered. Come and join us.

Visit our studio room #5 and see beautiful paintings on display. You will be amazed at the artwork done by BVA members. Many of our members have won awards at art shows. Some of our members started to paint for the first time when joining BVA and they have been pleased with their completed work.

On Thursday, April 26th there will be an art demonstration by Dmitriy Moshkovich on painting a still life. Mr. Moshkovich has a Masters degree in Fine Arts. It will be held in room #5 in the Dreiser Community Center and begin at 1 p.m. It is free and open to the public.

Mr. Moses Groves, BVA’s own art instructor, will be the artistic guide for these classes. Mr. Groves is an accomplished artist who has studied at the Art Students League and NYU. He has exhibited work in the New York and New Jersey area and has won awards for his artwork. You can call M. Groves at 201862-0847 or S. Lochansky at 718-379-1049 for more information. You can register by mail by indicating the class time desired. Tuition can be sent to Baychester Visual Arts, P.O. Box 678, Co-op City Station, Bronx, NY 10475.

BVA is a non-profit, self-supporting organization that needs your support to continue offering high level art instruction at these bargain prices. So come join BVA on this fabulous artistic trek, take a class, make a tax deductible donation, and feel the satisfaction of being a creator and/or patron of the arts. All checks should be made out as indicated above.

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

—Sylvia Lochansky

Debs Place Townhouse Association

The Debs Place Townhouse Association will hold its April meeting on Thursday, April 12, in room 1 of the Dreiser Center. Our speaker that evening will be Mr. Velazquez of the Riverbay Buildings and Grounds Department.

Mr. Velazquez will discuss with us the plans for this year’s spring planting. Our members will have the opportunity to make suggestions for the beautification of our Debs Place court and to learn about Riverbay’s plans for planting of bushes and flowers.

Mr. Velazquez has been a frequent guest and he is very familiar with our area.

We urge our members to attend for what should be a chance to provide input and to express our opinions on how our area can be improved.

The meeting is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. as we take care of association business and announcements. Mr. Velazquez is expected to begin his part of the program at 7:30. Those who have not yet paid the $10 yearly membership fee will be able to pay at the meeting and there will be refreshments available at the end of the meeting.

—Nels Grumer

MAKE YOUR VOTE COUNT! Participate in the 2018 Riverbay Board of Directors election from May 16-23, 2018.

Donizetti Building Four Association

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Last Saturday, March 31st, we had our Eggciting Easter Celebration for the children of Buildings 4A-C, ages 1-10 years old.

Our activities included egg dyeing, pin the tail on the rabbit, and the free raffle of three very nice Easter Basket winners Easter baskets that were put together with carefully selected items. Each Easter basket contained a box of Peeps, jelly beans, peanut butter M&M’s, a small jar of bubbles, a chocolate bunny and an activity book. All three Easter baskets were won by girls, two of whom were sisters. There were about 30 kids in attendance accompanied by a parent. We served hot dogs and bevChildren of Building 4 enjoying our Easter celebration. erages. Children’s Easter songs played throughout the event. At the end of our event, as each child left they received a goodie bag and a hollow plastic Easter egg filled with candy. Everyone had a good time and left with a smile.

Our next building association meeting will be on April 12 at 7:30 p.m. in the rear lobby of 4B. At that meeting, we will have two guest speakers. One of them will be Mr. Cary Smith III. He is the Asst. Executive General Mgr. for Douglas Elliman Property Mgm’t. He will give a brief description of his responsibilities here in Co-op City and answer any questions the shareholders may have. The other guest speaker will be a representative from Mothers On The Move, an organization that helps tenant associations to become better organized.

—Steven Vega

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Wholistic Health & Wellness Fair on Tuesday

Director’s Viewpoint

Francine Reva Jones Assistant Secretary

April has been designated Wholistic Health Awareness Month and the African-American Association is proud to present its 14th Annual Wholistic Health & Wellness Fair on Tuesday, April 10th at 6:30 p.m., Dreiser Center in room #2. The program includes a documentary called, “The Joy of Juicing,” a Gary Null Production, explaining the power of what juicing vegetables and fruits can do for your body. Remember, these are God’s foods. Learn more about healthy foods and exercise from members of our community. Eliminating meats, sugar and dairy from your diet will go a long way toward your good health. Allow food to be your medicine and medicine to be your food! Be healthy the natural way, without drugs! Refreshments will be served. Free admission.

The chemicals in our foods and the prescription drugs are nearly as deadly as the gun violence on the streets of our cities. The perpetrators of gun violence in schools and other places must be held accountable.

This includes police officers who should be responsible for any reckless use of their guns. On 3/18/18, two officers shot 20 times hitting unarmed Stephon Clark eight times and killing him while in his grandmother’s backyard of the house where he lived. He was holding a cell phone, which the cops claimed they believed was a gun. In many cases, they shoot first with deadly force and ask questions later. The bodycam revealed that Mr. Clark was shot in the back and was not advancing forward toward the cops, as they claimed.

The cops acted irresponsibly in this regard.

The Sacramento Police Department placed the officers on paid administrative leave and opened a use of force investigation. Bodycams are catching cops in their lies and these cops should pay the consequences.

However, even when a cop lies and the bodycam reveals that the cop is at fault, most times, the cop is freed and cleared of all charges. This is unfair to American citizens and the police department hierarchy should be investigated when it occurs under their jurisdiction. This should not be allowed to continue.

Resurrection Sunday And Remembering Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. In my travels about Co-op City last Sunday, I was greeted several times with “Happy Easter.” Easter commemorates the resurrection of Jesus Christ and the belief that he still lives. Since the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, Christians have kept his spirit alive and celebrate him today. Similarly, the followers of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. honored him for his good

deeds and struggled for years to make January 15th a volved; national holiday.

CHOICES are available and can be customized; On Sunday, my pastor preached about the ResurALL: Everyone should be a member and player rection. On Sunday evening, I caught the TV produc- on the team; tion of Jesus Christ Superstar, a rock opera, with an CONSIDER and weigh options carefully; and amazingly talented cast, including singer and songYOU are in the driver’s seat. Your future is writer, John Legend. April 4th marks the 50th molded by the choices you make every day.

Thereafter, Chief Frank Apollo shared many anniversary of the gun assassination of Dr. King.

There will be many speeches and documentaries safety tips from the Co-op City Department of Public recalling his journey and achievements during the Safety. Those in attendance received answers to their Civil Rights movement. Dr. King was assassinated in questions and enjoyed light refreshments.

Memphis, TN where he and the Southern Christian Retirement Luncheon Leadership Conference planned to lead a poor peoI was pleased to be invited to the Farewell Lunchple’s march. Dr. King also spoke out against the Viet- eon for Chief Frank Apollo, who retired last week nam War. Both of these amazing men fought to after 31 years with the Riverbay Department of Pubimprove the conditions of poor people. lic Safety. Chief Apollo made “community policing” a recent TV interview about gun violence, Marwork in Co-op City, which was very commendable.

In tin Luther King, III, stated that what he would like to The long-time friend of Chief Apollo, General Mansee is justice accomplished nonviolently through the ager Noel Ellison, spoke very highly of him. More enactment of sensible legislation. Also, he stated that friends, family and coworkers gathered to wish him his nine-year-old daughter, Yolanda Renee King, well and present him with retirement plaques. Happy who spoke at the March For Our Lives protest gun Retirement, Chief! rally, talked of doing something about gun violence 5th Annual Co-op City Spelling Bee since she was seven years old. I believe that she The African-American Association and the Rivermight be following in her grandfather’s footsteps! bay Fund will sponsor the 5th Annual Spelling Bee on Saturday, April 28th at 11:00 a.m. in the Dreiser ComAt a recent Riverbay Fund meeting, Board Director Leah Richardson proposed the Project Citizen munity Center, room #4. Children in the 4th-8th Program. This program teaches children about gov- grades are encouraged to participate in this friendly ernment in order to make them participants, better competition. The first, second and third prizes are citizens and community leaders. Director Richardson $100, $50, and $25, respectively. All children will be outlined this program in her last week’s viewpoint recognized. You may register your child and/or grandand stated that she believed that adults must take the child today by obtaining a registration form at the responsibility of making resources available to our Riverbay Corporation Office at 2049 Bartow Avenue.

I will not be writing viewpoints due to my bid for children in order for them to develop into successful, a seat on the Riverbay Board again. responsible citizens of our community.

Speaker Series On March 26th, the Disabilities and Accommodations Committee (DAAC) hosted the Speaker Series on the topic of Developmental Disabilities. Ms. Emily Ellis from the Giving Back to the Community Resource Center discussed the services that it offers, including: ADVANCING and un• Must be friendly and outgoing with a good derstanding developmental disabilities; telephone voice DISCOVER resources • Must be computer literate and gather information – knowledge is power; • Salary will be commensurate with experience VOICE your concerns, ask questions, become in-

We Are Hiring For the Following Positions:

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

LICENSED INSURANCE AGENTS • Must have integrity and good people skills • Salary plus commission • Hiring both P & C Agents and Life Agents

Apply at:

The Wright Agency (Allstate) 1435 E. Gun Hill Road Bronx, NY 10469

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Association of Building 14 Cooperators

A group of cooperators took the first step to challenging themselves to either start saving or to save more of their hard-earned dollars and/or fixed income. Money management tips and tactics shared by subject matter expert, Paula McLarren-Johnson, helped to make sense of the many ways that we can develop the habit of saving. One the first steps was to set a goal, in other words, to attach something tangible to our efforts.

The Personal Savings Challenge officially started on Sunday, April 1st. If any cooperators are interested in participating, it’s certainly not too late. The plan is for our Personal Savings Challenge group to meet or at least communicate regularly to encourage and keep each other focused.

A website links the group together and will guide us through this year-long process. Cooperators were given four different options to determine which level and strategy would work best for their individual circumstances. PSC participants were asked to send in their contact information so that we can connect via our online “group net.” More information is forthcoming.

Thank you to Errol Olton as well for clarifying the difference between Social Media and Social Networking. A few in the audience were surprisingly well versed, while others learned something new.

At a regular meeting last fall, it had been voted upon that payment envelopes would once again be distributed for building dues collection. It’s convenient for cooperators “coming through,” and it helps to better manage the time volunteers have to sit in the lobby. We are working on labeling the envelopes for distribution. Look for the posted drop off dates and times. Participation is optional. Dues can be paid by cash, money order or check (payable to the Association of Building 14 Cooperators).

The next association meeting is tentatively scheduled for April 18th due to scheduling conflicts. Condolences to the Field family and others grieving a loss. Blessings to all!

—Peter Garcia

Building 21 Association

This is why EVERY FLOOR of EVERY BUILDING should have a Floor Captain…

One of the diligent Building 21 lobby attendants informed us of an incident that happened recently… 1st responders (i.e., Police and Fire Departments) were sent to the wrong apartment this past week. Their orders were to knock down the door and enter the dwelling. The shareholder of this apartment was not at home at the time. The only reason this shareholder did not have to endure the turmoil of having to have their front door replaced and to have broken walls repaired was because the neighbors of this particular floor were prepared. They all have each other’s contact numbers in the event of this kind of emergency circumstance.

Kudos to The Floor Captain who took the time to record the contact numbers for each apartment and make a copy of said record for each cooperator on that floor. This is very simple to do folks. Now ask yourself; what have YOU done for your Floor and, in turn, for your community, to help make it better? If the answer is “not enough,” then you still have time to change that, before some unforeseen, avoidable situation befalls your floor. It is never too late to change. We offer this as an example and hope you will heed these suggestions as to how WE ALL can help make this a better, richer, more caring, safer CO-OP City.

“THINK TANK at Building 21” is in session every Friday, 8:30 p.m.-10 p.m. We are located in the “Gathering Room” in the rear of 21B and ALL are welcomed. This is where the selfdevelopment and empowerment of each CO-Operator is our intention. Your ideas are welcomed and needed for the progression of this important neighborhood project.

Please place the Co-op City Times… Each Saturday, several copies of the CO-OP City Times are left by the elevators of too many floors in every building here in CO-OP City. You can put a stop to that. It takes 30 seconds – tops; to place a copy of the CO-OP City Times at each door on your floor.

Not the entire building, just your floor. Did you know that your maintenance fee pays for this newspaper? Be that “force for good” on your floor. You might be the inspiration that someone in the community needs to become a real cooperator and an asset to us all.

Floor Captain: Minimal Duties 1. CONTACT NUMBERS (FOR YOUR FLOOR ONLY) • LIST EMERGENCY CONTACT NUMBERS AND DISTRIBUTE TO EACH NEIGHBOR 2. CO-OP CITY TIMES • PLACE THEM AT EACH APARTMENT DOOR (Delivered on Saturdays) 3. PROMOTE: • MEETINGS, CLUBS AND GATHERINGS 4. ENCOURAGE YOUR NEIGHBORS TO: • VOTE – VOTE – VOTE! IN THE RIVERBAY ELECTION Come join us at Building 21 Email: 21association@gmail.com. Call: 347504-1821. Attend the meetings every 4th Thursday in “The Gathering Room,” rear of the B-section at 7 p.m. Each one of us divided by all of us equals A FORCE FOR GOOD. See you around the neighborhood!

—Michelle Marbury

Building 31A/B Association

Our association has welcomed our neighbor Ms. Mondia Seriki as our guest speaker who is representing Irinkerindo-Africans in America. Her group has been formed out of a necessity to help parents and students to get ready for college.

Unfortunately, that target group did not attend this meeting.

However, Ms. Seriki will be holding another forum sharing additional information on Saturday, April 14th at 10 a.m. in our meeting room on the B-side. Her invitation has been made to all of the Section Five buildings. The target group focused in this program are grades 9-11. She will also be sharing information which will put you on track in finding out how to seek out financial aid, grants and scholarships. Hopefully, all interested parties will attend this forum to give guidance to educational opportunities that are available. Thanks, Ms. Seriki, for your service.

Our children are our future and we should invest in them. Your association took on a challenge to do just that in our way. We give scholarships and with your help we have succeeded in the past 11 years and want to continue to do so. So far, together, we are doing our best in 2018 which started out by selling raffles. March 2018 we sat in the lobby and while collecting dues those raffles were sold.

The winners of the raffles are as follows: 1) foot massage, 31A, Apt. 21E; 2) cook books, 31B, Apt. 4A; 3) exercise books, 31A, Apt. 4D; 4) kitchen tools, 31B, Apt. 23B; 5) headphone & calculator, 31A, Apt. 23F; 6) baby blanket & sweater, 31B, Apt. 16C. Winners, please call Marilyn, 718-320-2631 or Robert, 718320-2656 to pick up your prize and you must have your ticket.

This was the first of our fundraising and we ask for your continued support on our next adventure which is our bus trip to Huntingdon playhouse in NJ on Wednesday, May 23rd to see “Steel Magnolias” and be served a delicious lunch, then afterwards, we will continue our fun-filled day at the Sands Casino in PA. We still have seats available. Our price per ticket is $100. We will accept 50% deposit and choice of seat is based on full payment of ticket.

There are many neighbors who have not been feeling well. We have a Sunshine Committee that will reach out to them, but you need to call and notify us with that info. please. Check the bulletin board in lobby for telephone #.

The 50/50 was won by Yvonne Harris from 31B and the door prize went to Juan Bourdon also of 31B at our meeting on Tuesday, March 27th .

It’s OUR home and we all have a responsibility. If you see something, say something and if you drop something, pick it up.

See you at our next meeting on April 24th. Don’t forget your association dues of $5 can still be paid & thanks to 191 apartments that paid dues from A & B combined.

—Marilyn McDaniel

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Director’s Viewpoint

Daryl Johnson

After serving more than 30 years here, former Chief Frank Apollo has retired from the Co-op City Police Department, CCPD. And, now, Captain David Perez has been selected as the acting chief of this department.

Good Progress Can you believe that at one time our officers patrolled this community without guns? Yes, it might be hard to believe. But, it's true. However, things are far different today. Guns, drugs, and violence are prevalent in lots of communities. In fact, some criminals have no problem disrespecting authority and law enforcement officers.

In response, some law enforcement officers have ruthlessly abused their authority. On the other hand, we currently have armed officers in our community that have been thoroughly trained to conduct themselves in a professional manner at all times.

Have they encountered guns, drugs, and violence here? Of course! However, if you think about it, you'll see that you've never read one article about our officers shooting or killing anyone. So, with that point, is it possible that we can give credit to the leadership and the officers of the CCPD? I think so.

Looking back, former Chief Apollo was instrumental in making sure that our officers were thoroughly trained before they hit the streets. Thereafter, our officers busted lots of criminals when they hit the streets.

For instance, in one notable case that occurred on January 28, 2016, one brave officer noticed that 10 suspects had allegedly knocked a food deliveryman to the ground. Thereafter, they tried to steal his food and cash. Next, former Captain James Keappock stated that Officer Lee, "summoned backup and pursued the suspects." Thereafter, two suspects were arrested.

Apollo also made a big improvement to the CCPD when he equipped all of our officers with body cameras. So, now, our officers can let the tape roll when an incident needs to be reviewed.

Are crimes still being committed in Co-op City?

Of course! But, we have full confidence that our new Acting Chief David Perez and our officers will do an outstanding job here.

Take Control of Your TV The lure has always been good. For a relatively

CCPD Gets A New Acting Chief small monthly price, customers received a triple-play package that included internet, telephone, and television services. And, with large families, they ordered the best packages along with several cable boxes.

Naturally, everything went well during the promotional first year. Then, reality set in and they received their first real bill – itemized. Shocked, they noticed that their bill had skyrocketed. So, they called their cable company and complained.

"The promotional period is over. So, there's nothing that we can do about these prices," is what they heard. Then, after some back-and-forth, lots of customers had to drastically reduce their services in order to lower their monthly bill to an acceptable level.

Regardless, after a short period of time, they noticed that their bill was starting to go back up. And, at that point, they became interested in a few alternatives.

Setting the Record Straight I get a lot of complaints about cable bills. So, let's address a few things. "Riverbay is not allowing other cable companies to offer their services here," is a frequent complaint. The answer is that, although Riverbay has a confidential marketing agreement with Cablevision, Riverbay cannot legally stop other cable companies from conducting business in this community.

In fact, cable wires have been installed near our buildings. So, competitors can use their workers to install those wires throughout our buildings. However, as you can see, competitors have not stepped up to do this task. But, think, how is this possible if we are the largest housing cooperative in the world? Perhaps, do you think that it could have something to do with the tremendous cost of installing those wires?

Also, do you think that they might know something about the decline of the cable industry?

The answer, in my opinion, is that it will cost millions of dollars to install those wires throughout our buildings. Thereafter, how can they predict that they will get the amount of subscribers that they need to be profitable? This concept is very challenging for competitors that want to do business here. Therefore, that's why they will only offer their services through the internet.

Today, television sets are being manufactured to support streaming devices and apps that will allow viewers to choose the exact programming services that they want. Also, viewers can choose the exact amount that they want to spend for those services.

So, please go online and see how lots of people are using these streaming devices and apps to take control of their television services.

Illegal Electric Bicycles NYC Administrative Code 10-157-K states: “A business using a bicycle for commercial purposes shall not possess any motorized scooter and shall not permit any person to operate a motorized scooter on behalf of such business.”

On October 19, 2017, the mayor stated that the city would crack down on electric bicycles. Sure, the workers get the fines. But, the mayor stated that, "we’re going after businesses that look the other way and leave their workers to shoulder the fine.”

In Co-op City, some delivery workers are reportedly racing across the greenway and on our sidewalks on their electric bikes. So, please call our Public Safety department at 718-671-3050 if you see someone using an illegal electric bike in this community.

Close I want to thank former Chief Apollo for the work that he did in this community. Also, I want to congratulate David Perez as the new acting chief of the Co-op City Police Department.

Thank you.

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

Also, please call me at 718-671-4544 if you would like to have a discussion with me. Okay, that’s it for now. So, please have a wonderful week. And, may God bless you and your family. Thank you.

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Become An Informed Shareholder During Board Elections Director’s Viewpoint

Leslie Peterson “I believe that unarmed truth and unconditional love will have the final word in reality. That is why right, temporarily defeated, is stronger than evil triumphant.” —MLKing Jr. Every year around this time, rules and regulations about the Board of Director elections appear in the Co-op City Times. It is up to you, the shareholders, to vote. Your vote determines how long someone should be in office. It tells an incumbent how they are doing as a director. It gives you the opportunity to choose a new voice. It is important to exercise your right to vote in all elections, but especially in your local elections because they more directly impact your lives.

To help you decide, the Co-op City Times will print a statement from the candidates in three election supplements. It is also important to attend the Election Forums held in each center, Bartow, Dreiser and Einstein Loop on the announced dates and ask questions.

I have heard Chief Apollo inform his officers, “the action of any one of you is a reflection of all of you” and I hope this statement is remembered and reinforced. There were times when after exchanging information, I sat in his office and engaged in interesting conversations about the Co-op City community. A soft-spoken man and a pleasure to speak with, I extend a happy and sad farewell to Chief Apollo who has retired from his position with the Riverbay Corporation. Always a professional, he served under a couple of management companies and several Riverbay Boards. I am sure this was not always an easy task. With that being said, I sincerely wish Frank Apollo all the best as he begins his next journey in life.

Kudos to Cooperators United and its members, building presidents and their members, for reaching out to everyone from our elected officials to the postmaster to secure better service for the customers of the Conner Street station. Reports indicate there has been some improvement, but make no mistake, that often happens and then things go back to normal. We must continue to monitor and report should service decline again. A lively discussion was held and it was clear no one wanted the apparatus offered by the post office in their lobbies.

When there are so many things going on, it is easy to lose track of the issues that will affect our lives either positively or negatively. There are several things being proposed for our community and we must continue to monitor what is happening in our community before the horse is out of the gate.

We must address zoning, property donations and new construction in our community.

I have inquired about the response we were promised to receive from the lieutenant governor. I have also suggested we extend an invitation to the governor to visit Co-op City. We are located in the borough he recently visited, the Bronx. We are the largest cooperative in the world and the largest NORC (naturally occurring retirement community) in his state. We need a youth center, we need some changes to the Mitchell-Lama regulations especially as it pertains to transfers, and we want changes to our bus transportation. The time to invite is now.

Fire Safety: The marking of dwelling unit main entrance doors serves to better facilitate firefighting operations, thereby providing a greater level of safety to firefighters and building occupants. The fire emergency marking enables firefighters to identify apartment numbers in smoke conditions that obscure the regular (eye-level) door numbers. Such

identification ensures firefighters can more quickly conduct search and rescue operations. The fire emergency marking letters and/or numbers shall not be more than 12 inches above the floor on the door jamb hallway side. Traditionally, hinges are screwed to one jamb for the door to mount on, while the other jamb has a strike plate and a hollowed out slot for the latch to sink into when you shut the door. The uppermost character or symbol shall be positioned with its top edge at 12 inches above the floor with the remaining characters and symbols placed below as set forth in R505-02(d)(3)(A) and (B).

Security: Recent articles from CCPD have discouraged shareholders from leaving notes on their door suggesting “no one is home so leave a package

elsewhere.” A shareholder told me a note was left in the lobby of their building by a shareholder. Where possible, when ordering a package, see what delivery method they use and contact the company and tell them your delivery choice. On another note, if any shareholder feels there is activity going on in the stairwell they should not approach on their own, but contact CCPD, the proper department, to handle these concerns. Any additional information you can provide helps their investigation.

“You must never be fearful about what you do when it's right.” —Rosa Parks Share your thoughts. I can be reached by mail at: Leslie Peterson, Riverbay Board Director, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475, and Tel. @ 718-320-

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Building 10 Association

Greetings, neighbors. I hope everyone had a pleasant week.

General Membership Meeting – Our next meeting will be held on Tuesday, April 17th at 7 p.m. in the Building 10 association room (rear lobby of Bldg.

10B). The guest speaker will be Mr. Luis Salazar, director, Janitorial Services.

We will also discuss plans for upcoming association events. We look forward to seeing everyone, including our new neighbors. Light refreshments will be served.

Nordic Lodge – On Saturday, July 28th, we will venture to this lakeside spot for an all-you-can-eat Lobsterfest Buffet. The trip will also include gambling at Foxwood Casino w/bonus and shopping at Tanger Outlet. The cost is $165 pp. If you missed the first payment date, $90 is due 4/20, $40 is due 5/18 and balance in full is due 6/15. NO REFUNDS. Bus departs from 140 Debs Place at 7:30 a.m. sharp! We will accept payment in the building association room on the above dates and at the next general membership meeting.

Building Association Dues 2018 – Just a reminder, if have not paid your dues, you still can. You can give your money to any board member, pay at the next general membership meeting or you can bring payment to the association room on the dates we collect for the bus trip (see above). Dues are $10 per family for the year.

Game Night – This event will take place on Saturday, April 21st from 7 - 11 p.m. in the Building 10 Association room. If you have your own cards and/or games, please bring them with you. Finger food will be served, but all food and beverage contributions will be greatly appreciated.

Condolences – We are deeply saddened by the recent passing of Mrs. Annie Corker, mother of our building association financial treasurer, Jeannie Kempson.

Prayers and fond memories are what we have to remember her by. Please keep Jeannie and her family in your thoughts and prayers.

Birthday greetings to all who are celebrating a birthday. Get well wishes to everyone who is ill. We hope it helps to know how lovingly you're thought of.

Building 10 Association Mission Statement – The overall goal of the Building 10 Association is to continually seek improvements in the quality of life for Building 10 cooperators and its families. The mission of the Building 10 Association Board is to be advocates for the Riverbay Corporation and for Building 10 cooperators and families. We will seek opportunities to source information that will be useful to its members and plan for activities that will enhance the life and well-being of all.

Please have a safe, enjoyable week.

—Carol Campbell

Rivers Run Community Garden

Earth Day Parade And Social Scheduled In Co-op City Rivers Run Community Garden and the Co-op City Little League will host an Earth Day Parade on April 21 (rain date: April 22nd) starting at 10:15 a.m.

Organizers are inviting members of the community, schools and businesses to join and march from the Co-op City Greenway Stage to the Co-op City Baseball Field to celebrate environmental awareness.

The parade’s Grand Marshall is New York State Assemblyman Michael Benedetto, who be followed by the CYO Sea Cadet Corps Marching Band under the direction of James Palmer.

This year, Co-op City’s Earth Day campaign focuses on environmental literacy and taking action to save our planet by reducing, reusing and recycling. The parade will kick-off season games for the Co-op City Little League, followed by free food (while it lasts) and family fun. In addition, everyone is invited to stroll next door to the Rivers Run Community Garden for composting demonstrations, crafting workshops, games, free giveaways and tours.

Located on the banks of the Hutchinson River in Co-op City next to the baseball field, Rivers Run Community Garden (RRCG) is a waterfront garden designed, built and maintained by volunCommunity members create teers of diverse ages and backgrounds, and accomposters for the Earth Day modates a wide variety of needs and abilities, Parade including children, elderly and those with limited mobility. RRCG, a not-for-profit organization, has partnered with Bronx Green Up, Riverbay Fund, and the neighboring schools and daycare centers to provide a casual, community-oriented learning and growing environment.

The Co-op City Little League, founded in 1969, and located in the Bronx Co-op City area, is a non-profit organization operated solely by dedicated volunteers. For forty seven years, it has provided the local community youth ages 4 through 16 with an organized baseball program. The league’s mission is to provide a safe baseball playing environment for the area boys, girls, and teens and to help develop their skills. Its focus is to endorse teamwork, and promote community pride.

The CYO Sea Cadets Corps of St. Nicholas of Tolentine is a non-for-profit organization under the umbrella of the Catholic Youth Organization of the Archdiocese of New York is facilitated by James Palmer and promotes self-respect, discipline, and good sportsmanship.

—Gail Sharbaan

Building 13 Association

It’s that time of year again when we must submit our Annual Affidavits. They must be returned by April 30, 2018. It is also the time when Building 13 Association will be collecting membership dues. Once you become a member, you can request your affidavit be notarized at no additional cost. Check the bulletin board for time and dates of collections.

Writing Workshop: begins on Friday, April 6, at 6:00 p.m. in the association room of Building 13. The workshop is for youth under the age of 18 years old. It is open to all youth in the community and are welcome to attend.

Parade Posters: Come and make your own poster for Earth Day on Sunday, April 8, from 3:00-5:00 p.m. in the association room of Building 13.

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

Each year, five members of the Board of Directors are elected to serve a three-year term. Forums and articles will be announced and written so stay alert and informed.

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

Checks for Building 13 events should be made payable to Building 13 Assoc.

Inc. and mailed to 100 Casals Place #32K, Bronx, NY 10475. Contacts: Sherrie Hernandez at 914-837-5970, Gail Sharbaan, treasurer, at 718-671-3801 or Leslie Peterson at 718-320-1370 (daddpeterson@aol.com). Our website is http://www.bldg13assoc.com or e-mail us at bthirteen.assoc@yahoo.com.

Again, thanks for making our team work.

—Leslie Peterson

Greetings, neighbors. Spring is here, just waiting for the weather to cooperate.

Well, we had some more snow to welcome the spring in.

The association general meeting was Thursday, March 29, at 7 p.m. Our guest speakers were Captain David Perez of Co-op City Public Safety Department, along with several of his officers. Very informative information was shared regarding each respective position. There is no age limit to apply as a Public Safety officer. Also, the good news is there are cameras covering Co-op City and the Command Center can monitor any location.

The association thanks Captain Perez and his officers for taking the time to come and speak with the cooperators and for answering all questions and concerns. We wish Captain Perez the best.

Collection of Dues – The representatives of Bldg. 27A, B and C will be collecting dues of $5 from each household on Friday, April 20, for 4 to 8 p.m. The dues are used for paper/flyers, printer ink, meetings refreshments, good and welfare cards, Section 5 Fun Day and our annual holiday parties. So, we thank you, one and all, in advance for your generous giving each year.

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

Community Complaint – Please put your garbage/trash in the incinerator conveniently located on each floor. Let’s appreciate our building and community.

There are cameras everywhere and you can be fined a healthy community fine.

Remember others who are in bereavement. Contact Lydia Rondon at (718) 583-3040 to share news of any sickness or if a neighbor has deceased.

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

—H. Overman

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Building 9 Association

Greetings.

We appreciate the many positive comments, from children and adults, about our Passover and Easter lobby decorations.

The Building 9 Association executive board continues to be thankful to you, grateful for you and blessed by you, our members.

Please peruse our lobby bulletin boards for notice of our meetings and events as well as our photos.

On Monday, April 2nd, the Building 9 Association Youth Committee chaperoned a group of youth on a field trip to tour the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. Our young people enjoyed the tour and lunch. Our sincerest gratitude to Tina DaCruz, compliance officer, Federal Reserve Bank, as well as Wanda DaCruz Randall (Retiree - Federal Reserve Bank), Wanda Rodriguez and Linda Collins.

Our next Building 9 Association membership meeting will be Thursday, April 12th, at 7 p.m. Please join us.

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Broun Place Townhouse Association From Broun Place Townhouse Association: We hope your holiday shined as bright as ours here in Broun Place. Good Friday and the first night of Passover happened together this year. Here we celebrate the diversity, but common thread of the miracles of faith, peace and love bringing us together.

The next meeting of the Broun Place Townhouse Association is Thursday, April 19, rm. 31, 7 p.m. Our guest resource is Michael Ambo, supervisor in the Buildings and Grounds Department. Michael is a well-informed, knowledgeable resource. We look forward to hosting him. Come with questions!

Friday, March 30, as I approached Broun Place, something was in my sight. If it wasn’t for the snow, I would have a photo. We have a new red, domed, pedestrian garbage can. It is for everyone’s daily use and holds wrappers, water bottles, empty bags and the like. It is not for house garbage. So please don’t try to stuff your kitchen garbage bag under the dome. That is a no, no! If caught, you will be reported.

Thank you, Co-op City Times, for the great coverage of Chief Frank Apollo’s celebration and recognition events highlighting his retirement from the top position as Chief/Commander of the Public Safety Department. We have been lucky to have had such a sensitive, resourceful person in this position. His leadership has been appreciated and will be hard to replace.

Good luck for a bright future. Thank you, Chief Apollo, And thank you Co-op City Times also for the coverage of the “March For Our Lives.” Remember 18 and over 18, register to vote and vote every time! That is your job as an American citizen. It is easy. Please let us know if you have any questions about it.

High-rise buildings are getting new lobbies; hopefully, Broun Place will get a sign or two after fifty years of not being on the map? This week, there may be more information on this issue, identifying Broun Place Co-op City. Have you directed visitors and cabs, deliveries, etc. “Drive down past Bellamy Loop, Broun Place is the townhouse cluster at the end?”

Next week, we will be reporting on the monthly Buildings and Grounds Committee meeting and other things going on in Broun Place, Co-op City.

Also, regarding garbage and pot holes, 3-1-1 is the number to call. A resident was observed throwing bread out a window. This will not be tolerated.

And remember, discarded belongings are placed in the bins by the garages.

Please tie and secure all patio items.

Maintenance, the paint job on the flyer display box is great!

Neighbors, send your tidings through this weekly press release and bring your news as well. We extend our heartfelt sympathy to all the folks feeling pain or loss. Wakanda forever!

—Eva Lazaar

The annual Riverbay Board Directors election petition season is drawing to a close. Candidates, please submit your completed petitions. Now is the time for the real community activists, socially conscious and well-informed, independent thinking shareholders to get involved in the governance of the corporation we all have ownership in. Be the change you wish to see.

I encourage every shareholder, with the interest and time, to join a Riverbay Board Committee. It is your duty as a shareholder to participate and educate yourself on how the corporation you have ownership in is run. Knowledge is power.

Cooperators United met on March 27th. In response to our letter to the U.S. Postal Service, Richard S. Fedderman, director of constituent services for Congressman Eliot Engel, met with Cooperators United to offer his assistance with addressing our concerns.

We prosper in our positivity.

Building 9 youth will participate in the writing workshop sponsored by the Building 13 Association on Friday, April 6th at 6 p.m.

The Rivers Run Community Garden presents 'Make your Poster for Earth Day' event for children on Sunday, April 8th from 3 p.m.-5 p.m. Children and adults may join the Rivers Run Community Garden Earth Day Parade on Saturday, April 21st.

Sadly, our 'senior hangout' Townhouse Diner was damaged by a kitchen fire on Saturday, March 24th. We understand the diner is expected to re-open in about two months. Hang in there, ladies!

In order to have good neighbors, you must be a good neighbor. Slamming doors, high volume T.V. and music, stomping around your apartment creates disturbance of your neighbors. Please endeavor to be a peaceful and cooperative 'cooperator.' It is the right of every shareholder to contact your CSO and/or Public Safety to report all noise complaints and any other concerns. If you are not satisfied with the outcome, feel free to contact the Riverbay Corporation management office. Please do not remove laundry room carts from the laundry room.

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Co-op City Working Families Party

The Co-op City Working Families Mission As a political party, Working Families works to elect the most progressive candidates possible who will stand in the way of all regressive legislation.

As a civic action group Co-op City Indivisible (an aspiring Co-op City certified community organization) promotes progressive causes.

As Co-op City WF/Indivisible members, we do both.

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African American Association

Our next general meeting location has changed to room #2, Tuesday, April 10th at the Dreiser Center. All are welcome to attend at 7 p.m. We will be showcasing our Wholistic Health Seminar. There will be other announcements and important information available. Culture, economics, health and education will be our focus in 2018.

The next amazing play coming to Co-op City may be the award winning live production of “The Meeting.” This well-versed performance allows us to be a fly on the wall as Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcom X meet in a hotel room to plan…Tickets may be bought at the door if any are left for $25. To guarantee that you don’t miss out, you can get your tickets right now while they last at themeetingatcoopcity.eventbrite.com.

New workshops are opening up this summer. Most are all based on personal development with professional guest instructors, from money matters and relationship building to character building. These are all amazingly very low cost certification courses. For more information, email us at aaaccpower@gmail.com.

The association sponsors the following ongoing programs and encourages your participation.

Acting Classes – Children’s and Adult classes are available. Contact: Meca Talent. For more information, call us at: 646-373-4122.

Belly Dance Classes – Wednesdays, 7:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, room #2. For a nominal fee, you will have fun and stay in shape. For more information, call Xonia, 646-301-9438 Specialized Workshops/Programs – Life Group workshops (Understanding My Money/My Relationships/My Politics/My culture.

Evening Line Dance Classes – Dance to Soul, Latin, and Gospel music on Thursdays, 7:00 p.m. in Dreiser Center, room #2. Also, first and third Tuesdays in Einstein, Section #5. Call Cynthia, 917-903-7073.

Institute of Youth/Adult Study Group – Meets every second and fourth Monday, Dreiser Center, room#15, 7 p.m. Contact Haru Maat, harumaat@msn.com.

Music, Rhythm & Dance – Most Fridays, 7:30 p.m., Dreiser Center, rm. 15; most Saturdays, 10:00 a.m., Dreiser Center, room #2. Call Keith, 917-561-6211.

Yoga & Pilates Mat Classes – Classes on Tuesday 7:15 p.m., Dreiser Center, rm. 2. Lose weight, tone and strengthen your muscles with exercises that reduce stress through breathing techniques. For more information, call 718-671-8364.

Yoga And Zumba – Classes on Saturday start at 9:30 in Dreiser Center, room #2.

General Membership Meeting – The next meeting will be Tuesday, April 10th. 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. Donations are welcomed. Like us on Facebook: CoopcityAfricanamericanassoc/email us at: aaaccpower@gmail.com.

—Kevin Lambright

Ready Player One READY PLAYER ONE is pure cinematic extravagant joy. Man, I had so much fun watching this beautiful film. Steven Spielberg is back at what he does best. A Hollywood blockbuster at its finest.

The video game/film references were out of this world. It took a lot of guts to make this film out of the book. The book was crazy enough. But Spielberg is basically the only filmmaker I thought who can do it justice. He did it tenfold.

Granted, he did take stuff out and made fanboys all upset for sure, however, I think it was for the right reasons.

The characters were much more fleshed out in the book. The four were very much more friends than in the film. I loved that part of the book, it was very STAND BY ME. But Spielberg forgoes that for the better because the film would have been much longer. I thought the running time was perfect. The action set pieces were incredible. The race in the beginning was a jaw-dropper. And it was very nice in length.

The acting was amazing as well. Mark Rylance as Halliday was brilliant casting. Rylance was extraordinary as the character. Spot-on acting and almost straight from the pages of the book. Loved it so much. Tye Sheridan and Oliva Cooke were amazing and had great chemistry together. It was a bit quick and on the nose in the film, but I thought that was great. Again, if they did the same thing in the book it would have been a bit of a rom-com for a film. Definitely not what people would want on screen. Ben Mendelsohn was great as the villain. Definitely had that great sleazy villain Sorrento down pat for the film’s villain. To come back to the aspect about the references in the film, I think that was phenomenal. Felt like a big kid smiling throughout the whole film. There was just jamBY ANATOLIY BUDNITSKIY

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Spanish-American Community Club

Please join us on the 2nd Thursday of every month at 8:00 p.m. Our next general membership meeting is scheduled for April 12th. Everyone is welcome!

Our next ‘Social Friday’ will take place on April 20th at 7:00 p.m.

The Installation of Officers Dinner and Dance is scheduled for Friday, April 27th at Maestro’s. Tickets are $60 for members, $80 for non-members.

Payment is due by Thursday, April 12. Tickets are limited to the first 100 people.

The Spanish-American Community Club and Salseros USA will be co-sponsoring ‘El Gran Baile de Las Madres.’ The dance will take place on Saturday, May 5th, in the Dreiser Auditorium. Three bands plus a DJ, only $40. Please see the website or the Facebook page for details and contact information.

The Scholarship Board of Trustees would like to remind everyone that scholarship applications are still available. Please ensure that they are submitted by May 10th.

The Fair Committee’s casino trip on May 19th is already fully booked. Please ensure that any balance due is made by April 12th. The bus will leave at 8:15 a.m.

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Coming up: ‘El Batey’ Picnic on Sunday, July 22nd. Requests for permits are now being accepted. Each permit is $5.

Membership renewal dues are now $48.

Additional information for all of our upcoming club events, as well as details concerning the club in general, can be found on our website: http://spanamcccc.synthasite.com. You may also email the club at SpanAmCCCC@gmail.com or find us on Facebook (search for ‘spanamcccc’).

—Carmen Rodriguez

Coalition to Save Affordable Housing

The Coalition’s next meeting will take place on Monday, April 9th, 7:30 p.m. in Bartow, room 28.

Our objectives are: 1) To keep Co-op City affordable and livable within the Mitchell-Lama program, 2) To encourage fuller cooperator participation in activities within Co-op City and 3) To enhance cooperative spirit and fulfill the aims and principles of the founders of the cooperative movement.

All shareholders are invited to join us. In addition, Board Director Bernie Cylich will talk about his experience leading Co-op City’s group of activists at last month’s March For Our Lives demonstration in Washington, D.C. Join us in discussion with other cooperators and Board directors where we can examine community issues and take part in affecting them.

Interested and active cooperators provide the best hope of preserving the affordability of our Co-op City homes.

I hope you will join us on the 9th. Light refreshments will be served.

—Bruce Silberman

Building 22 A& B Association

Hope the Easter holiday was joyous for all. Happy Holiday for all our Jewish cooperators.

Schools are on spring break, so watch when driving.

Please continue to recycle your garbage.

Make A Note: Spring Soiree on Friday, April 13, at 6 p.m., association room on the “B” side. All are welcome. This information is posted on the bulletin board.

At our last meeting, we’re planning to see Vy Higgenson’s play “Let the Music Play” in Harlem. See bulletin board for date. Cost $35 per person.

Cooperators on the “B” side whose windows face the garage and are impacted by the light, we are working to resolve the problem.

Please be careful entering the front door; Maintenance will be fixing the sidewalk problem.

Happy birthday to all in April. Pray for the sick and shut-in, and all who lost loved ones. If you see something, say something.

—Betty Leak packed amounts of film, video-games and 80’s references in this. I think my most favorite scene in quite some years was The Shining hotel scene. That was so incredible.

Also, go see this film in the biggest screen possible as the IMAX was spectacular and probably the best 3D in years. I know some people can’t handle 3D, but for sure the 3D in this film was probably the best in years. READY PLAYER ONE is a 9/10. Cannot wait to see this again.

2018, RATED PG-13, 140 minutes.

Steven Spielberg – Director Zak Penn and Ernest Cline – Screenwriters Tye Sheridan – Parzival/Wade Olivia Cooke – Artemis/Samantha Ben Mendelsohn – Sorrento Mark Rylance – Anorak/Halliday Simon Pegg – Orgden Morrow

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Black Forum

Temporary Closure The food pantry incurred damage during a recent fire in the complex. We must close for repairs. Check for the opening date here or on our website, http://blackforum-of-co-op-city-food-pantry.business.site/.

We recognize that the temporary closing of the pantry causes an unforeseen hardship for the community. Please consider calling 3-1-1 or reading, https://www.foodbanknyc.org/get-help/ to find resources in neighboring communities. Please email us if you have questions. Be well.

Defensive Driving Course Next course: April 14, 9:00 a.m. - 3 p.m., Dreiser Center, room 1. Please arrive ten minutes early. Lower your liability insurance cost by 10% and remove up to four points from your driver’s license. Please make checks of $35, payable to ‘Black Forum of CO-OP City,’ and mail to 177 Dreiser Loop, room 20, Bronx, NY 10475 at least 1½ weeks before class. Include name and phone number.

Walk-ins are welcomed, but only a $35 cash payment will be accepted the day of the class – no checks. Call by noon Friday to register and assure seating. Please bring your current driver’s license and a pen, (718) 320-8035.

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

Sands Casino, Bethlehem, PA Saturday, August 18 - SOLD OUT. Please call 917-209-5334 or 718-320-0033 if you have questions.

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

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

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

Buildings 27, 28, 29, 32 and 33 must pick up food on Thursdays at the New Vision Church, 115 Einstein Loop, 11 a.m.-12:45 p.m. Buildings 26, 30, 31, 34 and 35 must go to the Evangelical Church, 2350 Palmer Avenue, 11 a.m.-12:45 p.m., also on Thursdays. Section 5 townhouses can visit either church. Other buildings and townhouses must pick-up at Dreiser, room 20.

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

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

Re-certification for 2017 guests: TBA. Contact Reach out to us if you have questions, (718) 320-8035 or coopcityblackforum@gmail.com. We look forward to hearing from you.

—D. Illis

National Council Of Negro Women

Membership – Our next membership meeting is scheduled for tomorrow, Sunday, April 8, in room 11 Dreiser Community Center at 3 p.m. In spite of the most recent fire in Dreiser Center, we are hoping that our room will be accessible to us by that time. If not, our president, Lori Melton, is hoping to find another suitable meeting space for us. Stay tuned for any change in our meeting location. If you can’t come to our meeting, remember you can contact us at Facebook.com/ncnwco-op or ncnwco.opcity@gmail.com or at P.O. Box 93, Bronx, NY 10475.

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

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

Bethune Height Recognition Program – Plans are underway for our 44th Annual Bethune Height Recognition Program that will take place on Saturday, May 19th at Russo’s On the Bay, 162-45 Cross Bay Boulevard, Howard Beach, NY. This is a celebration in which all NCNW sections in New York State come together to support and live the legacy of NCNW’s founder, Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune and Dr. Dorothy I. Height, Chair/President Emerita, by contributing to the work for which they dedicated their lives. The luncheon will be from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. and will cost $100. The theme for this year’s BHRP is “National Coun-

Co-op City Toastmasters Club

Co-op City Toastmasters welcomes one and all to join us on Thursday, April 19 when we “roll out” the newest educational program of Toastmasters International, the world’s leader in improving one’s public speaking and leadership skills.

On Thursday, April 19, our club will host this presentation by Distinguished Toastmaster Grace Pemberton.

This exciting introduction to “Pathways” will begin at 7:30 p.m. sharp in the Bartow Center, 2049 Bartow Avenue, lower level. We hope to see you there.

Ponder this, if you have long wanted to find ways to rid yourself of all the silly grammatical infractions that we constantly make, then we are the place to be.

Come see for yourself on Thursday, April 19 at 7:30 p.m.

Remember we offer what you need in a self-paced program. That means you decide how you progress and what you need to do in order to achieve your goals.

No one-size-fits all. Come and be on the ground floor of the future in public speaking. Witness the beginning of “Pathways.” Bring a friend with you and sit in on this exciting beginning for Toastmasters, the leader in oral communication and leadership training.

Mark your calendar for the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month at 7:30 p.m. for our regular meetings. Have fun while you gain confidence and skills right in your neighborhood.

You may find more information on “Pathways” and Toastmasters Int’l. if you go to www.Toastmasters.org or toastmasters46.org or 3824.toastmastersclubs.org.

You may also call us at 718-344-6719. —L. Jaysura

cil of Negro Women, Strong through Multi-Generational Commitment.”

NCNW Mourns the loss of Linda Brown – Linda Brown was the center of the 1954 Supreme Court case Brown v. Board of Education that desegregated the public schools of the United States. In 1951, Linda Brown was nine years of age when her father, Oliver Brown, tried to enroll her at Sumner Elementary School, then an all-white school near her Topeka home. Brown, 75, died Sunday, March 25, 2018 in Topeka, Kansas. Linda’s bravery and determination serves as a reminder that the children are indeed our future. The courageous efforts of the Brown family will forever be a part of the history of civil rights not only in America, but around the world.

—Joyce Howard

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Co-op City Baptist Church

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

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

The Co-op City Baptist Church is located at 135 Einstein Loop, lower level, room 50. Our telephone number is 718-320-3774.

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

Join us for a midweek spiritual pick-up at our midweek worship service held on Wednesdays at noon.

Bible Study classes are held on Wednesdays at 1 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Bible Study will also be held on Wednesday, April 18 at 5 p.m. Prayer service is held on Fridays at noon.

Prayer Service is also held on Friday evenings at 7:30 p.m. Everyone is invited to join us from the comfort of their home for an hour of prayer.

Making use of available technology, Friday evening prayer service is held using a conference call line. On Friday evenings at 7:30 p.m., you can call 563-999-2090; when asked for the PIN, enter 660065 to be connected.

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

The trustees and deacons will celebrate their annual day on next Sunday,

April 8, at 3:30 p.m. The guest speaker will be Rev. Dr. Kenneth DuBose. The service will be held in the church. We invite all to this celebratory service.

The Building Fund Ministry is having a Cake Sale, along with jewelry and small novelty items for sale, on Saturday, April 14 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. All are invited to come and purchase home-made baked items while supporting our Building Fund Ministry.

On Sunday, April 15, the Youth and Young Adult Choir will celebrate their anniversary at our 11 a.m. service. All are invited to this celebratory service and to support our youth.

The next Leadership Training Class will be held on Saturday, April 21st from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. We’re going to work our way through the Co-op City Baptist Church Covenant. What’s it all about?

Who are we making the covenant with? Bring your questions and opinions! ALL members, friends and neighbors of CCBC are welcome.

On Sunday, April 22, the church will celebrate Men’s and Women’s Day at our 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. services.

All are invited to these celebratory services.

On Sunday, April 29, the Senior Choir will celebrate their anniversary at our 11 a.m. service. Please join us for this celebratory service.

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

Please bring in whatever returns and information you may have.

2. Try your luck with the ECW Raffle. The tickets are $1 each and $5 for a book of 6, only a few tickets left.

Drawing is on Thursday, May 10, and winners need not be present.

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

The event starts at noon and ends at 5 p.m. Lunch, raffles, music and more.

Donation: Adults, $100; children 12 and under, $50.

For tickets, please contact Renee, 718-379-6511; Janice, 718-781-0273; Dorothea, 718-304-4335; Yvonne, 718671-8815; Merville, 718-320-2089.

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

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

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

“Oh, how good and pleasant it is, *when brethren live together in unity.” –Psalm 133:1 —Merville Chambers

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

Retirees of Dreiser Loop Travel Events: (*price includes Coach Bus; located at Dreiser Loop, in front of H&R Block) • May 17th (Thurs.), “HUNTERDON HILLS PLAYHOUSE THEATRE,” NJ. Showtime: 11:00 a.m.

Price: $75. Balance, $35. Due Mon., April 19. Contact: Serita G., 347-5645722/Barbara W., 718-320-0500.

• July 10-12th (Tues.-Thurs.), “DOVER DOWNS HOTEL & CASINO” Price: Double $400.00; Single $490.00. Deposit required: $100.

Two payments each $150 double/$195.

FINAL payment: May 21. Contact: Serita G., 347-564-5722/Barbara W., 718-320-0500.

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

Contact: Eleanor Barlow, 718-324-7847.

• May16th (Wed). SOLD OUT! “SISTER ACT” at Westchester Broadway Theatre. Show time: 11:00 a.m.

Contact: Marie Green-Ryan, 718-671-

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

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

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

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

We look forward to welcoming you to service at 9 a.m. on April 8, when we will celebrate the second Sunday of Easter. Our Supply Priest is Father Simeon Johnson O. Johnson who will be the preacher and celebrant.

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

Current Events and More 1. Fundraising Committee Meeting immediately after service on April 8.

St. Joseph’s Episcopal Anglican Church

4949.

Remember – Your deposit, along with your name and telephone number, is required to reserve your trip &/or theatre seat. A check or money order only payable to RETIREES OF DREISER LOOP will be accepted.

Committee members will be available in the Dreiser clubroom 19 (718-3790377) on Mondays and/or Thursdays, 2:00-5:00 p.m.

Good And Welfare To those of you still under the weather, know that you are thought of warmly and wished brighter days. Call Josephine Flowers, 718320-0539, regarding illnesses and bereavements.

Our next JAZZ UP YOUR HEALTH WITH A SENIOR SPA DAY will be Wednesday, April 25th.

Call Claudette D., 718-379-4784, or Hattie L., 718-671-8449, if interested in joining us on our upcoming SENIOR SPA DAY. “Always End the Day with a Positive Thought. No matter How Hard Things were, Tomorrow’s a Fresh Opportunity to Make it Better.” — Author unknown —Claudette Davis

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

Most Union and Insurance Plans Accepted.

HIP CMO (Montefiore) Health Plan Accepted.

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

Se Habla Español MEDICARE ACCEPTED • HOUSE CALLS BY APPOINTMENT

Diabetic Patients with Medicare may be eligible for shoes.

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Community Protestant Church

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

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

Worship Service – 11:00 a.m.

Communion Service – Every first and third Sundays Noon Day Prayer – Hour of Power – Wednesday at noon Prayer Meeting and Bible Study – Wednesday at 7:00 p.m.

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

Sunday School Is Now In Session Every Sunday At 9:00 A.M. – Sunday School is really a part of our history, and because someone cared and was concerned enough, many of us benefitted and know its value. In Sunday School, in a nurturing Christian education environment, an opportunity is provided for children to learn about the Bible, to grow in grace, to show love and respect for one another and to live more abundant lives. Jesus came that we might have life and have it more abundantly (John 10:10). We encourage you to bring your child, children or

grandchildren to Sunday School and we look forward to seeing you.

Other Scheduled Events On Wednesdays, at 12:00 p.m., you are cordially invited to NOON DAY PRAYER AT CPC, an hour of Power, Prayer, Praise and Testimony. Refreshments will be served. RSVP: (718) 862-9172.

Observance of the 49th Anniversary of Community Protestant Church Tomorrow, Sunday, April 8, 11 a.m.

We will celebrate and praise God for 49 years in the Master’s Service at Community Protestant and remember with thanksgiving where He has brought us from. We extend a cordial invitation to you to worship with us on our special day.

Come Out And Enjoy Gospel Comedy At CPC! LOL GOSPEL COMEDY SERIES AFTERNOON OF LAUGHTER WITH THE COMMUNITY, Saturday, May 19, at 3:00 p.m., hosted by Kenny Williams, presented by the Women’s Guild and Hospitality Ministry. Tickets: $25 in advance; Children 12 and under, $15. Contact (718) 320-8576, (718) 6716122, or the church, (718) 862-9172.

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

Building 12 Cooperators Civic Association

Newsong Church

This Sunday’s Schedule Location: 135 Einstein Loop (room 45) Service Time: 11 a.m. *Kidsong available in rm. 49 *Deaf Interpretation available during adult service For more information about Newsong Church, our beliefs, or our ministries, please go to our website, www.newsongchurchnyc.org.

Jesus Is…The Lamb 29 The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him and said, “Look, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!” –John 1:29 (NIV) “The Lamb” is a phrase that is mentioned 104 times in the scriptures. From Genesis to Revelation, the idea of a lamb and a sacrifice is very important!

How does it apply to us today? If you’ve ever watched the classic movie “The Ten Commandments,” you’ll remember that God sent plagues to Egypt and still Pharaoh had refused to let the children of Israel go. God told Moses that He was going to send a final plague that would force Pharaoh’s hand… the first-born son of every family in Egypt would die. To ensure that children of Israel were safe, God gave them strict instructions to follow. A perfect lamb had to be sacrificed. The lambs blood had to be painted on the door posts of their homes, so death would “Passover” that family. God told Moses that Passover was to be celebrated every year…(Exodus 12:14) What does this have to do with Jesus? What you may not realize is that the final week of Jesus’ life was Passover week. Jesus died on what we call “Good Friday” which was the Jewish Passover day. On Passover day, the Jewish people were to sacrifice a perfect lamb at 9:00 a.m. Jesus was crucified at 9:00 a.m.

The Lamb had to be put into the oven at exactly 3:00 p.m. Jesus was put in the tomb at 3:00 p.m. You may be saying isn’t that just a coincidence? Well the Apostle Paul didn’t think so, he said… 7…Christ, our Passover Lamb, has been sacrificed for us. –1 Corinthians 5:7b (NLT) The Passover Lamb had to be PERFECT. 18 For you know that God paid a ransom to save you from the empty life you inherited from your ancestors. And it was not paid with mere gold or silver, which lose their value. 19 It was the precious blood of Christ, the sinless, spotless Lamb of God. – 1 Peter 1:18-19 (NLT) The Passover Lamb had to be SACRIFICED. 10 For God’s will was for us to be made holy by the sacrifice of the body of Jesus Christ, once for all time. –Hebrews 10:10 (NLT) Jesus is the Passover Lamb of God, who takes away our sins! Trust in Him and eternal death will “pass over” you! It’s time for a praise break!

12 And they sang in a mighty chorus: “Worthy is the Lamb who was slaughtered—to receive power and riches and wisdom and strength and honor and glory and blessing.” –Revelation 5:12 (NLT) We invite you and your family to join us tomorrow as we continue our teaching series, “Jesus Is.” —Pastor Mike Tolone

Greetings! Our next meeting is Monday, April 23, 7 p.m., activity room.

We would like to thank CSO Lois English for a most informative visit. At the meeting, among other questions, she clarified Riverbay’s position on our bottom locks. We are not to replace the bottom lock that belongs to Riverbay. We can install a top second lock for security purposes. It was also suggested from the attendees that we also install an indoor chain to add further security.

Some of our discussion was on the “Ring Security System” that the Board is looking into. Another topic was the fluctuating water temperature and why in some lines in our building the water smells like sewerage.

Reminder to lock both locks when leaving your apartment. The three burglaries are still being investigated. Make sure you know who is ringing your door bell before you open your door.

Regarding the Conner Street Post Office, remain vigilant. If you feel that you are not getting the service that you (we) should have, file a complaint with the USPS by calling 1-800-275-8777.

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Co-op City Seventh-day Adventist Church

This week, we will look at the final installment of the series on the faith of the Syrophoenician woman (Matthew 15: 25-30 and Mark 7:21-28) in coming just as we are. She came with an urgent request. The bible tells us that the disciples were annoyed at her krazō (crying aloud, screaming, entreating, crying out) after them in her urgency. The Jesus then, as now, is accessible to all who desires to be blessed by Him. No one can hinder you from coming to Him! She came, she conversed with Christ and went away in faith, as he instructed, to discover her blessing. How fortunate we are to enjoy a God who is continuously beckoning on to us. For it is written: “As I live, says the LORD, every knee shall bow to me, and every tongue shall confess to God.” (Romans 14:11) Praise God for all things and through all circumstances, and then let us lay our faith at his feet. Never be ashamed to claim your place in Grace. He did not reject the Canaanite woman, instead he tested her faith—and she passed. She believed his testimony that he was/is Lord and Savior. The spirit of truth leads us into truth, all people are led into joy and truth. (Isaiah 56:7) God established a covenant with Abram and a promise that belongs to us as well. (Genesis 12:1-3) Through Abram’s family tree Christ came seeking a personal relationship with all who would come to him. That “certain woman” came to him and was rewarded for her faith and boldness in doing so.

The woman recognized the words of Jesus as a door wide open to God’s throne. A few words of test did not faze her. She was firm in her understanding of

God. She knew what she wanted, and she believed Jesus could provide. She was determined in purpose, able to bounce back —resilient.

Come talk to your friend in prayer. Jesus wants to meet your needs. Come and ask. The disciples found fault with the woman, she begged too much. She was annoying. She didn’t know her place. Let us learn from the display of their very human prejudices and not repeat it in our own lives. Believe in others’ testimony.

Enjoy the differences of the people around you. Come as you are, and Christ will help us to understand how to adore and magnify his name.

Services and Community Outreach Wednesday — Afternoon Bible Studies, 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

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

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

Saturday — Sabbath School, 9:15 a.m.

Saturday — Divine Worship, 11:00 a.m.

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

Saturday — Bible Study, 4:30 p.m.

Saturday — (4th Sabbath) April 28 – Women’s Bereavement group lunch meeting The Co-op City Seventh-day Adventist Church is located at 1010 Baychester Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475; http://coopcity22.adventistchurchconnect.org/ —Cheryl Silvera

Come as You Are – Part 3

Open Door Ministries Beyond Reasonable Doubt – Jesus is Alive!

Cooperators United Of Co-op City

Full sermon at opendoorministries.net * the Resurrections’ fulfillment of Scripture 1 Corinthians 15:13-19 If there is no resur* the eyewitness accounts of the Lord’s rection of the dead, then Christ must still be dead. 14 And if he is still dead, then all our appearances * the transformation of the Apostles, includpreaching is useless and your trust in God is empty, worthless, hopeless; 15 and we apos- ing Paul * the change from the Sabbath to the Lord’s tles are all liars because we have said that God raised Christ from the grave, and of course that Day * the way the Resurrection fits perfectly isn’t true if the dead do not come back to life again. 16 If they don’t, then Christ is still dead, into all Biblical teaching Years ago, in England two men set out to 17 and you are very foolish to keep on trusting God to save you, and you are still under con- disprove Christianity. One was a well-known demnation for your sins; 18 in that case, all English jurist and literary scholar named Lord Christians who have died are lost! 19 And if Littleton. The other was Gilbert West. They being a Christian is of value to us only now in agreed that if Christianity was to be discredthis life, we are the most miserable of creatures. ited, it was necessary to do two things—disDr. Henry Morris – The bodily resurrec- prove the Resurrection and explain the convertion of Jesus Christ from the dead is the crown- sion of Saul of Tarsus in a way that satisfied ing proof of Christianity. Everything else that the skeptics. The two men divided these tasks was said or done by Christ and the apostles is between themselves, Littleton taking the probsecondary in importance to the resurrection. If lem of Saul and West agreeing to research the the resurrection did not take place, then Chris- Resurrection. They invested over a year for tianity is a false religion. If it did take place, their studies and then met together to compare then Christ is God and the Christian faith is notes. Each one was astonished to discover that the other had become a Christian. The eviabsolute truth.

If you reject the resurrection of Christ, you dence was too strong, the truth too undeniable. must explain away a massive body of evidence It still is.

Sunday Services are at 11 a.m. in Bartow which includes, but is not limited to… * the reliability of the most accurate histo- Community Center, room 28.

Contact Pastor Luis by text 917-334-4407 rian of the first century * the diversity of the resurrection accounts or email opendoorministries.net.

Blessings in Christ. * the empty tomb itself —Pastor Luis Ramos * the presence of the Roman guards

COMMUNITY PROTESTANT

Greetings! Our next meeting is Tuesday, April 24th, 7 p.m., Bartow, room 31. We would like to thank Richard S. Fedderman, director of constituent services from Congressman Engel’s office for an informative visit regarding our woes with the Connor Street Post Office.

After the meeting, he sent us an update as follows: (1) Information on their press releases to the Co-op Times — He was assured that the Congressman’s press release person is sending them to the Co-op Times – will continue to follow up; (2) Regarding USPS Delivery Boxes in our lobbies that was not discussed with the community — Riverbay approved a trial run in one building only as an experiment; (3) Will get us information on what NY members sit on the subcommittee on the post office.

Remain vigilant regarding the Conner Street Post Office. If you feel that you are still not being properly served, file a complaint with the USPS by calling 1-800-275-8777. Let me know that you have filed a complaint. Don’t forget in unity, there is strength.

Our thoughts and prayers to go out to all who have suffered a loss or is sick and shut-in. Make sure you check to see whether or not your front door locks need to be upgraded, and above all, lock both locks when entering or leaving your home.

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

—Sonja Maxwell

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CHURCH OF CO-OP CITY

CO-OP CITY BAPTIST CHURCH

1659 EAST GUN HILL ROAD BRONX, NY 10469

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

REV., DR. CALVIN E. OWENS, PASTOR

(718) 862-9172 OFFICE (718) 862-9179

(718) 320-3774

CHURCH

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: CHURCH SCHOOL - SUNDAY, 9:00 a.m.

WORSHIP SERVICE: SUNDAY, 11:00 a.m.

NOON DAY PRAYER - HOUR OF POWER - WEDNESDAY, 12:00 NOON BIBLE CLASS & PRAYER MEETING - WEDNESDAY, 7:30 p.m.

MONTHLY: COMMUNION - 1 AND 3 ST

ALL ARE WELCOME!

RD

SUNDAYS

• 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.

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Bartow Mon., Apr. 9

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

Walking Club 10:30 a.m.

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

Caregiver Support Group 1:00 p.m.

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

Dominos 2:30 p.m.

Fri., Apr. 13

Thu., Apr. 12

Wed., Apr. 11

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

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

NEW Health & Wellness Support Group Bartow Center, Room 31, 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

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

Card Games 2-4 p.m.

Dominoes 2:30 p.m.

Tues., Apr. 10

Room 31 unless otherwise noted

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

Games 9:30–11 a.m.

Stay Well Exercise 10 a.m. – 11 a.m.

Line Dancing 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Bingo 1–2 p.m.

Card Games 2–4 p.m.

Dominoes 2:30 p.m.

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

Intermediate 1:30 – 2:30 p.m.

Library 9 a.m.–1 p.m.

Word Games 9:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m.

Crochet & Knitting 10 a.m. – 11 a.m.

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

Bingo 1–2 p.m.

Card Games 2–4 p.m.

Dominos 2:30 p.m.

Men’s Line Dancing 9 a.m. -10 a.m.

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

Women’s Line Dancing 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m.

Chat Session 10 a.m.

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

Bingo 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.

Card Games 2 p.m.-4 p.m.

Dominoes 2:30 p.m.

Einstein

MENU

Dreiser

Alternate Kosher Meals are also available Room 7 unless otherwise noted Crochet & Knitting 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

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

Stay Well Exercise 10-11 a.m., Rm. 2 Apple Juice Color Your Stress Away 11 a.m., Rm. 4 Basic Cell Phone & iPad training Turkey burger Beef stew 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Whole wheat hamPerfect white rice Mind Teasers 12 p.m.-1 p.m., Rm. 4 burger bun Diabetes Support Group 1 p.m. – Last Green bean sauté Potato salad Monday of the month Bereavement Counseling 1 p.m., Rm. 13 Tossed salad w/dressGentle Yoga 1:15-2 p.m., Rm. 2 ing, Canned Pineapple Intermediate Yoga 2-3 p.m.

Alt: Tuna salad Matinee Mondays 1 p.m. until June Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session Dominoes 10 a.m.

Orange juice 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

Pepper steak Oven fried chicken Alert & Alive 10:30 a.m.

– 11:30 a.m.

Matinee Movie 10 a.m., Rm. 45 White rice Cous Cous (New) Computer Class – Rm. 13 Beginner 11:00 a.m. – noon Asian Cabbage Italian blend Health & Wellness Support Group Cultural Dance 10:30 – 11:30am, Aud. B vegetables Whole wheat bread 10–11 a.m.

Mind Teasers 12–1 p.m., Rm. 4 Fresh fruit Choir/Singing class 1 p.m. Rm. 7 Alt: Egg salad Karaoke by Steven 1–2 p.m., Rm. 45 Zumba 1–2 p.m., Aud. A

Room 49 unless otherwise noted Library 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

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

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

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

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

Kosher

Non-Kosher

Zumba 11 a.m.-12 p.m., Rm. 45

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

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

Baked breaded Beef Salisbury steak Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session chicken cutlet w/mushrooms 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

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

Egg noodles Beet salad Sewing 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Sautéed Spinach Whole wheat bread Tai Chi 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.

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

Alt: Salmon Yoga 2 p.m. – 3 p.m., Rm. 2

Dominos 10 a.m., Rm. 45 Grandparent Connection 1st Thurs., Rm. 35 10:30 a.m.

Arthritis Exercise 11 a.m., Rm. 45 Spelling Bee 11 a.m.

Word Search 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Karaoke by Steven 1 p.m., Rm. 45 Dominoes 10 a.m., Rm. 45 Art 10 a.m., Rm. 45 Bingo 1 p.m. – 2 p.m.

Card Games 2 p.m.-4 p.m.

Pokeno 2 p.m.-4 p.m., Rm. 35 Blood Pressure 2nd & 4th Fri, 10 a.m.

-11:30 a.m., Rm. 45 Free Oil Painting Classes Room 38, 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Orange juice, Baked Fillet of Sole fish, Dill Lemon sauce, Green beans & tomatoes, Mashed Butternut squash, Whole wheat bread, Applesauce Alt: Turkey salad (New) S.A.I.L Exercise Class 10 a.m. Apple juice 10:45 a.m.

Spanish style roast Crochet & Knitting 10 a.m.-12 p.m. chicken Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session Roasted potatoes 9:30 a.m.-10 a.m., 11 a.m.-12 p.m.

Steamed carrots Meditative Moments 11 a.m.-12 p.m., Rm. 8 Challah bread Pokeno 3rd Fri,. 1 p.m.- 2:30 p.m.

Alt: Gefilte fish Bingo 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.

Walk Group 9:30 a.m., Rm. 40 Dominoes 10 a.m., Rm. 45 Spelling Bee 10 a.m.

Spanish Practice Class 10:30 a.m., Computer Lab

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

(Schedule subject to change without notice) Payments for trips @ the Bartow office can be made Monday – Friday: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m., & 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. only Funded by: The NYC Department for the Aging, The NYS Office for the Aging and Riverbay Corporation.

JASA WELCOMES EVERYONE AGE 60 AND OLDER! Payments for trips can be made at all three centers. Trip registration policy: There will be no refunds for all trips. All trips include roundtrip transportation! All trips must be paid in advance – JASA will not accept checks under $5.

(FREE) LiveOn NY – SCRIE/SNAP (Food Stamps) Assistance – Fri., April 13 & 20, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. JASA Main Office 2049, Bartow Ave. No appointments! Walk-ins! First come! First served!

Please make copies of your documents before coming to the office.

Free Tax Help! AARP Foundation Tax Aid – Free eFiling until April 17, 10 a.m., Tuesdays and Wednesdays, JASA Einstein Senior Center, rm. 35.

First come, first served (walk-ins only). This free tax assistance program is for taxpayers with lowand moderate-incomes with special attention to those 50 and older. Tax assistance is limited to the first 15-25 taxpayers. No exceptions! Call 718-3202066 for additional information.

If you are 50-59 years old we invite you to join Co-op City NORC’s Cross Roads Program “Explore you future,” 4 session workshop, April 10, 17 & 24, 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m., JASA main office, 2049 Bartow Ave. Space is limited; call 929-3991398 to reserve a seat.

Apollo Theater Historic Walking Tour (1 hour) – Wed., April 11, $20. Tour time, 11 a.m. Bartow, 9

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

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

Drama Club 1:30 – 4:00 p.m.

Pork stir-fry w/ vegetables Yellow rice Steamed broccoli

Tuna fish salad Classic macaroni salad Pita halves

Fee for lunch is $2.00 & $5.00 for guest

ALL meals served w/margarine and fresh milk *Menu subject to change without notice.

Alternate Kosher Meals are also available Bartow Center (929) 399-1394 Dreiser Center (718) 320-1345 • Einstein Center (718) 671-5161

Upcoming Events/Trips

a.m.; Einstein, 9:15 a.m., & Dreiser, 9:30 a.m.

St. Mary’s Pool – $3. Fri., Apr. 13th & 20th.

Pool aerobics for seniors, 10 a.m.–12 p.m. Bartow, 8:30 a.m.; Einstein, 8:45 a.m. & Dreiser, 9 a.m.

There is a $25 yearly fee to use the facility which can be paid at the pool by check or money order.

Bartow & Einstein Senior Centers Present: Spring Luncheon on Sat., Apr. 14, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

Einstein Center, 135 Einstein Loop, rm. 45, $5 in advance, $7 at the door. Menu: BBQ pork ribs or grilled herb chicken, potato salad, corn on the cob & garden salad; dessert – carrot cake or fruit salad.

Entertainment: DJ Woody on the Wheels of Steel.

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

Central Avenue – Christmas Tree Store, Trader Joe’s & Amazing Savings – Thurs., April 19, $13.

Bartow, 9:30 a.m.; Einstein, 9:45 a.m.; Dreiser, 10 a.m.

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

Empire Casino – Tues., April 24, $5. Bartow, 9:30 a.m.; Einstein, 9:45 a.m.; Dreiser, 10 a.m.

Tanger Outlet Mall – Wed., April 25; $18. Bartow, 8:30 a.m.; Einstein, 8:45 a.m.; Dreiser, 8:45 a.m. Six seats available.

Free 2-hour Tour: The Museum of Modern Art

– Tues., May 1; Bartow, 8:45 a.m.; Einstein, 9 a.m.; Dreiser, 9:15 a.m. Two JASA buses, 32 seats. Call the JASA office to register, 718-320-2066. Wait list.

Annual Co-op City Health & Wellness Fair – Dreiser Audit., 177 Dreiser Loop, Wed., May 16, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. For lunch, please contact your senior center: Dreiser Loop, 718-320-1345; Bartow, 929299-1394; Einstein Loop, 718-671-5161. Pick-ups: Einstein, 9:30 a.m. & Bartow, 9:45 a.m. Senior Centers will be closed.

Peddlers Village Shopping (Bucks County, Pennsylvania) – Murder Mystery show and lunch, $89 CASH ONLY. Wed., May 23. Menu: salad, choice of Flounder stuffed with crab, or beef burgundy, side dish, apple crisp, rolls, butter, soft drinks, coffee, tea.

Dreiser, 7:45 a.m.; Bartow, 8 a.m.; Einstein, 8:15 a.m.

Payment deadline is May 9th. Wait list.

Sister Act @ the Westchester Broadway Theatre – Wed., June 20; $65. Pick-ups: Bartow, 9:15 a.m.; Einstein, 9:30 a.m. & Dreiser, 9:45 a.m. Two JASA buses, 31 seats. Wait list.

“Jesus” @ the Sight & Sound Theater – Tues., July 10; $130. Refreshments provided. Deluxe Motor Coach transportation. Enjoy a delicious family-style luncheon at the Good & Plenty restaurant from 1 p.m.–2 p.m. Show starts at 3 p.m. Depart from destination at 5:30 p.m. Pick-ups: Bartow, 8:45 a.m.; Dreiser Loop, 9 a.m.; Einstein Loop, 9:15 a.m. Fortyfive seats available. Payment deadline is June 22nd.

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Scheduling Activities Calendar

Goose Island Seniors

Nunsense – Thursday, August 2 at Hunterdon Hills Playhouse, Hampton, NJ. Time, 8:30 a.m.

Price change: $86 for lunch and show. Price has to change or the club will suffer a significant loss. For those who paid, there is no extra charge. Musical, comedy. Let's have a great day together.

Run For Your Wife – Thursday, September 27, at Hunterdon Hills Playhouse, Hampton, NJ. Time: 8:30 a.m. Price change: $86 for lunch and show. Price has to change or the club will suffer a significant loss. We are sorry. For those who paid, there is no extra charge.

Bingo – Wednesday, April 11, 1:30 p.m., with Stephen in our club room #39. Members only. Admission, $5 for 3 cards, 12 games and Jackpot. Extra cards are 25¢ each. Refreshments and snacks will be served.

Game Days – Tuesdays and Thursdays. Our club room is set up for Dominoes, Spades, UNO, Kalooki, Mahjong and now, exercise DVD and Wii games (Bowling, etc.) from 10:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Come and play. Members only. Members may bring a friend or two, to play with them. $1 is collected for snacks.

Matinee Movie – April 17 at 9:45 a.m. for refreshments with Stephen in room 45. Feature movie: "Joyful Noise" with Queen Latifa, Dolly Parton and others. (A competitive church choir competing in gospel contest). Musical, comedy. 2 hrs. All are welcome. $1 is collected for refreshments and snacks.

Spring Indoor Picnic – Wednesday, April 18 at 1:30 p.m. with Stephen in our club room #39. Members only. $3 donation. It's a cover dish picnic, so if you want to cook or bring something, feel free. No cash donation if food drink or dessert is donated.

Let's have a fun afternoon together.

Sands Casino – Thursday, May 24, in Bethlehem, PA. Price $35. Bonus: $20 slot play, $5 for food. There is an outlet and buffet. Time: 8:30 a.m.

All money is due by April 18. You may also mail check or call Stephen for check pick-up arrangements. Make check out to: Goose Island Seniors.

Address at end of article.

Sister Act – Friday, June 15, at the Westchester Broadway Theatre, Elmsford, NY. Come and enjoy a delicious lunch and a terrific show. Time: 9 a.m.

Price: $79. For free check pick-up, call Stephen.

To all members: Happy Birthday and Happy Anniversary to all members who celebrate their day in the month of April: Marlene Gantwarg, Guinette Romaine, Wendy Berch, Vidal Rivera, Milton Schlanger and Myrta Willems.

Sick & Shut-In – Send cards to Jean Delmonico, c/o Barbara Guarracino, 29 Peck Slip Road, Carmel, NY 10512; Marilyn DeLeonardis, Kings Harbor Care Center, 2000 Gun Hill Road, Room 205, Bronx, NY, 10469; Regina Shackelton-Usher is home. If you want a sick or shut-in member posted, please contact us.

Note: Call Ann or Stephen at Goose Island Seniors, 718-379-9613, or visit us at 135 Einstein Loop, rm. 39, Bronx, NY 10475. Visit Ann, Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, 10 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. Visit or call Stephen in room #39, every Mon. & Fri. from 6 p.m.

- 8 p.m.; Tue. & Thu., 4 p.m. - 6 p.m.; and Wed., 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. or 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. Call Stephen on cell at 347-847-1941.

Good health to all.

—Stephen Roberts Sr.

Reminder: General membership meeting scheduled for Monday, April 9th, 1:00 p.m. in Dreiser Community Center, room 9. We look forward to seeing all of you – with your deposits/balance for our trips, membership dues and payment for our Holiday Luncheon (see below).

FYI: Holiday Luncheon scheduled for Wednesday, December 5th at Marina Del Ray; $90/person, 12 p.m.-4 p.m. See Stella for tickets.

Good & Welfare – Please contact our Good & Welfare Coordinator, Frances Wilson, 718-6715493, if you have a family member who has passed or one of our members who is sick, in the hospital or in a nursing home.

2018 Tour Activities April 10 – April 11: Sight & Sound Theatre & Sands Casino – Motor coach trip to Sands Casino with casino bonus and shopping; next day (after breakfast) to Sight & Sound spectacular production of “Jesus” to experience the greatest rescue story of all time (reserved seating); dinner & breakfast coupons. SOLD OUT (WAIT-LIST AVAILABLE) – Meet at the Library on Asch Loop; arrive at 7 a.m.; leaving PROMPTLY at 7:30 a.m. Contact Judith, 718-379-3370.

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

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

Contact Hannah, 718-379-7962.

September 5 – September 6 – Dover Downs Hotel & Casino w/Live Marvin Gaye Tribute Show, $50 slot play; 1 night stay at hotel; 1 breakfast, 1 dinner; tour of Dover Delaware & farmers market.

Price: $309/person Double; $395 single; $100 Deposit due ASAP; $100 due May 1. Balance due June 30. Contact Hannah, 718-379-7962.

2019 Tour Activities April 1-12, 2019: Panama Canal 11 night Cruise on the Norwegian Jade – Price includes roundtrip flight to Miami (FL); ports of call include Cantagina, Columbia; Panama Canal/Gatein Lake; Puerto Limon; Roatan Bay Islands; Harvest Cape, Costa Maya, Mexico; 3 days at sea; valid Passport is required; all meals on board the ship. Only SINGLE Oceanview Category available - $3,954 (price change); $350/person DEPOSIT DUE IMMEDIATELY to hold your reservation; insurance available and must be paid with deposit; FINAL PAYMENT due October, 2018; only 5 cabins available in each category. Contact Judith, 718 379-3370.

Attention: When signing up for the above trips, please give your name, phone number and a deposit.

Checks/money orders made payable to AARP Chapter 4997 with the name of the trip in the memo section of your check/money order. Room 0 (Dreiser Community Center) is opened Monday or Thursday, noon – 3 p.m. for checks to be dropped off (in an envelope w/Group/Trip Leader Name).

They may be mailed to the Group/Trip Leader.

—Delores Debnam

AARP Chapter #4997

AVOID ACCIDENTS! When walking in the Parking Garages, please do not walk down the center of the aisle. Keep to the side, and stay aware of your surroundings.

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Circle of Christ Church

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

La familia de la Iglesia Circulo de Cristo les extiende una cálida invitación a usted y su familia para que vengan a alabar a Dios junto con nosotros.

Nos encontramos en el 147 de Dreiser Loop, al nivel del patio. (localizado en el centro Comunal de Dreiser).

We are a multicultural church that embraces God’s love for all. Family unity is very important to us.

Somos una Iglesia multicultural que recibe y da del amor the Dios para todos. La unidad de la familia es muy importante para nosotros.

We have a wonderful children ministry focus on learning God’s word. Our youth ministry is very active and dynamic. The youth are involved in music, retreats, concerts, debates, conferences, drama, counseling among many other activities.

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

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

Suplimos comida a aquellos en nuestra comunidad que lo necesitan. Nuestro teléfono es 347945-1992 de no haber nadie en la oficina sientancen libres de dejar un mensaje, le devolveremos su llamada.

Thought for the week 3 He will not let your foot be moved; he who keeps you will not slumber. Psalm 121:3 Reflexion para la semana Salmos 121:3 Nueva Versión Internacional (NVI) 3 No permitirá que tu pie resbale; jamás duerme el que te cuida.

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

Chess Club, every Friday, 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Both events are free.

—Pastor Sam Colon

No Standing/Parking In Dumpster Pads Shareholders are reminded that there is no standing or parking in the dumpster pads. These areas are strictly for the use of Riverbay Corporation vehicles.

All unauthorized vehicles will be towed at vehicle owners’ expense. Thank you for your cooperation.

Traditional Synagogue

General Information: The Traditional Synagogue is located in Section 5, 120 Erdman Place, in the rear lobby of Building 27B. It is on the ground floor of Building 27B and handicap accessible with no steps. Phone #: 718-379-6920. Office hours are Thursday and Sunday from noon to 2 p.m. Please call the office before you attempt to come over. If no one is in the office, please leave a message.

The synagogue has services Saturday morning starting 9 a.m. After services, we always have a nice kiddush. The synagogue has a Facebook page, Traditional Synagogue. Rabbi Kronengold will conduct services.

I want to thank Rabbi Kronengold for conducting the two Passover Seders, Beverly Davidoff for arranging the Seders, and all who helped to make this possible.

The synagogue needs men to help make a minyan. There are a lot of Jewish men who live in Co-op City who don’t come to service. Please come by 9:30 a.m., so we can take out the Torah.

The Traditional Synagogue is the only synagogue in Co-op City.

Sabbaths ends on Saturday, April 07, at 8:09 p.m.

Candle lighting for Friday, April 13, at 7:15 p.m.

Yiskor Services: The synagogue is having Yiskor

on Saturday, April 7, at around 11:00 a.m. Please remember your departed loved ones.

Bingo: The synagogue’s next Bingo is Sunday April 15, at 1 p.m. Bingo is open to all men and women in the community who enjoy Bingo. Spend afternoon with your neighbors. The cost is $5 admission, which includes refreshments and 10 games of Bingo. Also there is a 3-part Jackpot game, in which you can win up to $30 if you win all three games.

Good & Welfare: We sell tree certificates in honor or memory of a loved one. The cost is only $15 per tree. Mazel Tov to all having Simchas. If you’re ill, wishing you good health. If you asked the rabbi to say prayers for a sick person, you should make a donation to the synagogue. Wishing Harold Goldstein a speedy recovery from a fall.

Hope Martin Linder feels better. April birthdays: Martin Linder.

Fun and Games: After services and kiddush, some men and women play Rummy-Cube.

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

Wishing all our members and friends peace and good health.

—Gary Schwartz

Men’s Club Traditional Synagogue Try Your Luck With The Men’s Club

Our next trip of the year is Sunday, May 6, when we will be going back to the Resorts Casino in Atlantic City. The cost of the trip is $35 per person.

You will receive $25 slot play. After slot play, it’s like costing you only $10 to Atlantic City.

The bus only makes stops in Co-op City. Please make a reservation ASAP, payment is due by May 4.

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

good time.

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

For a reservation, call Gary at 718-671-8424 or Bruce, 718-320-2234.

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

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

Wishing everyone peace and good health.

—Gary Schwartz

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Faith @ Work Christian Church

120 DeKruif Place (street level). Praise and Worship begins at 9:30 a.m.

Church telephone (347) 202-7006; email: fatwcc@aol.com; www.faithatworkchurch.org Weekly Worship Experiences: Tuesday Prayer Service, 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study, 6:30 p.m. Sunday Morning Worship, 9:30 a.m.; Teen Church, 10:00 a.m., 2nd Sundays; Children’s Church, 3rd Sundays (K-3); Older Children’s Church, 4th Sundays (4th-7th).

Church Motto: “We are 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.

Mature Volunteer Needed: The Leaders and Scholars Afterschool Program is seeking one or two adult volunteers on Mondays and Wednesdays from 3 p.m. until 5:30 p.m. A small stipend will be provided to selected candidate(s). Please contact the church office to express interest, (347) 202-7006.

Food Services Monthly Schedule 1st Fridays from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. beginning February 5: I.D. will be required (Please bring a shopping cart, meats and eggs are likely included).

3rd Sundays from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m., Dreiser, room #4; NO I.D. required.

4th Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Registered senior citizens ONLY until further notice. This is a USDA funded program and registration is reopened now.

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

—Pastor Deborah D. Jenkins

American Legion Post 1871

Happy new month. Easter has come and gone and now we’re fully expectant of spring. It has been such a busy winter and we would like to enjoy a true spring that will usher us into summer.

On Wednesday, April 4, the executive board met and focused mostly on the forthcoming Memorial Day celebration. Thus, I am using this medium to encourage our comrades, especially those handling one thing or the other, not to wait for the eleventh hour in their planning and/or preparation. The Legion auxiliary should also pick up their raffle booklets at the post.

April is traditionally Children & Youth Month for the American Legion Family. During this period, emphasis is placed on programs for our children and youth. The purposes are to provide a setting conducive for every veteran’s child to realize his or her potential, and to assure that every American child has similar opportunities. Thus, the goal of the Children & Youth Commission is, “A Square Deal for Every Child.”

The commission’s strategy lies in three objectives: The first is to strengthen the family unit: Our American way of life has become increasingly complex, making the role of the parent more important than ever in the proper development of children. Although government, church and private agencies provide many services for children and youth, there is no substitute for good parents. This is the reason the American Legion works to preserve the integrity of the home.

The second objective is to maintain a well-rounded program: This objective recognizes a child’s physical, intellectual, emotional and spiritual needs are inseparable and equally important. A sound Children & Youth program must be geared to satisfy these needs. Caution must be exerted to maintain balance among these basic components.

The last objective is to support and strengthen other organizations and agencies providing services for children and youth: It is not the purpose of the Children & Youth Program to duplicate services and assistance already available to children. However, existing services for children and youth locally should be supported by American Legion Posts and Departments and used whenever possible.

State Oratorical Winner This year’s state oratorical winner is Melissa Barnosky, a senior at Charles D’Amico High School in Albion, New York. She competed against four other finalists from across the state in the 81st Annual American Legion’s Department of New York Oratorical Contest. Melissa won a $6,000 scholarship and will represent New York in the National Oratorical Contest in Indianapolis, Indiana this month. She was sponsored by the Sheret Post 35, Orleans County, 8th District, and Zone 5. The Constitutional Speech Contest took place March 3rd at Sand Creek Middle School in Colonie, New York.

The other finalists and their prizes were: Jared Rios, a senior, who won a $4,000 scholarship. Anusha Nambiar, a senior, was awarded $2,500 scholarship.

Savannah Carr, a senior, won a $2,000 scholarship. The last, but not the least, was Madelyn Brook Weiss, a sophomore, who was awarded a $2,000 scholarship.

—Lsjc Adeyemi LaCrown O'toba

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Greater Love Church

Greater Love Refuge Ministries “...while we do not look at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen. For the things which are seen are temporary, but the things which are not seen are eternal.” 2 Corinthians 4:18 Spiritual Food for Thought: Step into this brand new day with confidence that the past has no power over you. Begin again today as you look with fresh eyes at the possibilities before you. Move forward by the leading of the God’s Spirit with renewed faith. Set yourself to walk and live in the Spirit. And, allow the reality of the spiritual realm to become more significant and real than the temporal life on earth.

Senior Pastor Boyce Landrum and Pastor Carol Landrum and the Greater Love family welcome you to worship with us on Sunday mornings at 11:30 a.m. (Sunday School begins at 10:00 a.m.). Worship at Greater Love Refuge Ministries means gathering with people of all ages and cultures to express our love for God our Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ our Savior. Greater Love is conveniently located at 900 Co-op City Blvd. (Bldg. 2A), on the ground level, Bronx, N.Y. 10475; main entrance - red button. Parking is available for a nominal fee in Garage #1 on Darrow Place.

All are invited to attend the Ordination Service for our Walking Deacons:

Harvey Fullwood and Richard States on Sunday, April 15th at 4:00 p.m. The guest speaker for the afternoon is Elder-Elect Raymond Saddler of the Cathedral United Baptist Church on Boston Road in the Bronx; Presiding Bishop Linda Spence, D.D. (Cathedral) will also be in attendance to participate in the Ordination. Light refreshments will be served following the service.

Weekly Schedule Church phone: 347-920-5607 Sunday Morning Bible Study (Adult): 10:00 a.m.

Children’s Sunday School: 10 a.m.

Sunday Morning Continental Breakfast: 11:00 a.m.

Sunday Morning Worship: 11:30 a.m.

Children’s Church: 1st, 3rd & 5th Sunday: 11:30 a.m.

Holy Communion – First Sunday Salvation Teaching (Combined Class): First Sunday, 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.

Adult Bible Study/Discipleship Class: Tuesday evenings: 7:00 p.m.

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

Prayer Line: Thursday 9:00 p.m. 10:00 p.m.

(Dial 712.770.4010 – Access code: 527976) Food Pantry: 4th Saturday, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Choir Rehearsal: Friday, 7:30 p.m.

—Pastor Carol Landrum

Pentecostal Tabernacle

The Pentecostal Tabernacle invites everyone to attend worship service @ 100 Co-op City Blvd. Building 22A (main lobby).

Sunday School for all age groups starts @ 10:30 a.m. Midday worship service begins @ 11:45 a.m.

Wednesdays: Prayer and fasting service will be held 11 a.m.-12: 30 p.m.

Bible study and prayer meeting will also be held Wednesday evening starting @ 7:30 p.m.

Fridays: Youth service will be held every Friday evening starting @ 7:30 p.m.

Focus: Grace is divine power that causes the heart to rejoice and reflects in the lives of those who find favor with God. And with great power gave the apostles witness of the resurrection of the Lord Jesus: and great grace was upon them all. (Acts 4:33) The promises of God are given by His grace.

Peter explained that the outcome of God’s grace working in our lives is the giving of “great and precious promises.’’

Simon Peter, a servant and an apostle of Jesus Christ, to them that have obtained like precious faith with us through the righteousness of God and our Saviour Jesus Christ.

Grace and peace be multiplied unto you through the knowledge of God, and of Jesus our Lord, According as his divine power hath given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness, through the knowledge of him that hath called us to glory and virtue: Whereby are given unto us exceed-

ing great and precious promises: that by these ye might be partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust.

(II Peter 1:1-4) At a glance, we may credit these promises to God’s power, but a closer examination of scripture reveals that all scriptural promises are ultimately the result of God’s grace.

Apart from his grace, we would not receive any promises from God. It should not be a strange thing for one who has experienced the grace of God to ask for more. Although there are several means of obtaining more grace one way is through seeking a greater knowledge of Jesus Christ from the study of his word.

Grace allowed us to enjoy God’s unmerited favor, gave us a gift that we did not deserve.

This is the true love of God that supersedes the love of human as John 3:16 stated: For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten son, that whosever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. His love towards us is so strong that He was willing to give up his life for us. 1st Corinthians 13:4 speaks of charity. It suffers long, and is kind, charity envieth not; charity vaunteth not itself, it not puffed up. It is very important that we try to love one another as God loves, love is not easily provoked, thinketh no evil. 1st John 4:8 states: He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love.

For further information, please call 718-320-4218 or 718-324-0334.

—Rev. R. Sibblies

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Always remember, if you see something, say something. Call 9-1-1 and the March 27 – 100 Carver Loop Department of Public Safety A cooperator reports someone signed for items at (718) 671-3050 or online at www.ccpd.us. Callers she purchased online and then took the property. may remain anonymous March 28 – Vicinity of 2049 Bartow Avenue when giving information.

A Riverbay employee found a loaded firearm.

Co-op City is a diverse community with people of The gun was taken by CCPD officers and all ages, abilities and char- vouchered at the 45 Pct. acteristics. All persons should remember to respect each March 30 – 120 Aldrich Street other and embrace their difCCPD officers arrested and issued a summons ferences. Don’t forget to to a male for trespass at this location. say hello to your neighbors when you pass each other in the hallway or in the street. Co-op City strives to accommodate all persons. As Stevie Wonder said at the Grammys, “We need to make every single thing accessible to every person with a disability.”

April is known as National Autism Awareness Month, as well as Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month. Take this opportunity to learn about these topics and see what you can do to help. Knowledge is power; the more you learn, the stronger you become.

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Congressman Engel Joins AG Schneiderman In Denouncing Inclusion of Citizenship Questions on Census

Congressman Eliot Engel, a top member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee and Co-op City’s congressional representative, joined New York State Attorney General Eric Schneiderman and other colleagues in government from New York earlier this week to denounce the Trump Administration’s decision to include citizenship questions on the 2020 census.

“One of the federal government’s most solemn obligations is a fair and accurate count of all people in the country, citizens and non-citizens alike,” said Attorney General Schneiderman. “With immigrant communities already living in fear, demanding citizenship status would drive them into the shadows, leading to a major undercount that threatens billions in federal funding for New York and our fair representation in Congress and the Electoral College.”

The attorney general said that he is leading a Congressman Eliot Engel (right) and NYS Attorney coalition of 18 state attGeneral Eric Schneiderman. orneys general in filing a Photo courtesy of Congressman Engel’s Office lawsuit challenging the legality of such a maneuver. “…It is unconstitutional, it’s unlawful and it’s just plain unfair so I’ll be in court with a multi-state coalition of my colleagues from around the country to stop this,” said Attorney General Schneiderman.

“The goal of the U.S. census is to count every person living in this country, regardless of immigration status, so the government can most effectively serve the people. Adding an untested question on citizenship will silence many in immigrant communities and no doubt suppress the census data,” said Congressman Engel. “Thus, states like New York with larger immigrant populations will once again feel the pinch and lose critical federal dollars.

“It’s a blatant attempt by this Administration to undercount areas with large immigrant populations and we can’t allow that happen. I’m proud to stand with Attorney General Schneiderman in opposition to this politically motivated, wrongheaded decision.”

Engel is also a cosponsor of federal legislation, the 2020 Census IDEA (Improving Data and Enhanced Accuracy) Act, which would ensure the 2020 census is free from politicization and that it accurately reflects the American population.

MAKE YOUR VOTE COUNT!

Participate in the 2018 Riverbay Board of Directors election from May 16-23, 2018.

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