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President’s Remarks To Board

Vol. 53 No. 15

Linda Berk

President’s Message

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(The following is Riverbay Board President Linda Berk’s introductory remarks to the Board at the April 11th, 2018 meeting.)

Good evening, fellow Board directors, Management, staff and guest. This evening’s business of the Board is on the continuum of change for Riverbay and the shareholders of Co-op City. Tonight, we will review and decide on the largest capital project for Riverbay since our garage renovations.

I believe we all know that that particular project was a nightmare, fraught with cost overruns, suspicions of impropriety and very poor workmanship. Tonight, we have the opportunity to make a decision that is completely opposite of

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Saturday, April 14, 2018

Board Approves Term Limit, Whistleblower Proposals The Riverbay Board of Directors moved forward this week on proposals to establish a whistleblower program in Co-op City and to have shareholders vote on term limits for Board members.

At the April 11th meeting, the Board voted 14-0 to direct Riverbay’s general counsel to prepare and implement a Whistleblower Policy that includes provisions for employees, residents and vendors to make anonymous complaints to an independent 1800 number and online web page [Second Reading Resolution #18-07].

The program is to be up and running within 30 days. Complaints to the independent 1-800 number and online web page will be referred to Riverbay’s counsel and the internal auditor for review and investigation regarding illegal, dishonest or discriminatory conduct.

The resolution was submitted by Board Directors Andrea Leslie, Leah Richardson, Evelyn Turner and Leslie Peterson and seconded by Directors Kevin Lambright and Jerome Rice. Board Director Junius Williams was recorded as absent for the vote.

In another vote at the meeting, directors voted

BY JIM ROBERTS

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Michael Ambo, 15-Year Riverbay Veteran, Named Interim Director Of Buildings And Grounds Michael Ambo, Riverbay’s interim Director of Buildings and Grounds, grew up on the tiny island of Dominica where agriculture and working the soil was a way of life for the whole family.

“I grew up in an agricultural community,” Mr. Ambo explained. “Back home, no matter what job you have, family is always a part of it; even on the weekends and in your free time, you had to work the farm – tending to the trees and the plants and Michael Ambo the animals. I was raised that way so coming to the Grounds Department was the best thing that could have happened to me.”

BY BILL STUTTIG

Photo by Bill Stuttig (Continued on page 5)

Riverbay Income Affidavit Assistance Riverbay staff will be available on Monday, April 16 and again on Thursday, April 26, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., in all three community centers to assist cooperators to fill out their Income Affidavit form.

Dreiser Center, room 8; Bartow Center, room 28; and Einstein Center, room 38.

Extra forms will be available for cooperators who do not have their mailed copy. Notaries will also be present so the completed Income Affidavits can be filed at these sessions.

Cooperators who wish to have their Income Affidavits notarized must present two (2) forms of identification, one of which must be a photo I.D. Affidavits will not be notarized without proper identification.

Completed Income Affidavit forms are due back to the Riverbay Corporation by April 30, 2018.

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2018 Riverbay Election Petition Period Ended Monday, April 9

Official candidates in 2018 Board election to be certified on Tuesday, April 17

All ten shareholders who picked up qualifying petitions to run for a seat on the Riverbay Board of Directors returned their completed petitions by the 5 p.m. deadline on Monday, April 9.

The returned petitions include those from four of the five incumbent directors running for re-election – Rod Saunders, Francine Jones, Evelyn Turner and Junius Williams. Incumbent Director Deborah Jenkins is not seeking re-election.

In addition to the incumbents, six other shareholders returned their petitions. They are Mary Pearson, Cheryl Jenkins, Lonnie Woods, Josie D. Ferguson, Deborah C. Nelson and Angelo Rosario.

Director Claudia Sampson, chair of the 2018 Election Committee, said that with the Candidates Meeting scheduled to take place on Tuesday and the official campaign period set to begin, she encourages all certified candidates to carefully read and understand the election rules. In addition, she urges shareholders to take advantage of the various avenues through which

BY ROZAAN BOONE

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Retirees of Dreiser Loop Receives New Van Thanks to Assemblyman Michael Benedetto, the Retirees of Dreiser Loop has a new van, which was delivered on Wednesday, April 11. Members of the Retirees are photographed below in front of the Dreiser Community Center with Board Director Jerome Rice who joined them to celebrate the occasion. The organization’s president, Ms. Delores Debnam, said: “The Retirees of Dreiser Loop, Inc. wish to thank Assemblyman Michael Benedetto, Speaker Carl Heastie, Riverbay Corporation and all others who contributed in assisting us to obtaining our new 22-passenger van.

The van will be used to transport our membership and community organizations to various local trips and forums.” Assemblyman Benedetto, who was also on hand this week for the delivery of the new vehicle, said that it was made possible as a result of a joint effort among lots of parties. Among those he thanked were Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie, Sanitation Salvage, Riverbay Corporation, the Retirees themselves, and also his chief-of–staff, John Collazzi, for coming up with creative solutions to make it possible for the community group to secure a new transport vehicle. The assemblyman said that this project has been a few years in the making and he is elated that the Retirees finally has their new vehicle. “It was a joint effort and I hope they get a lot of years out of it.”

Photo by Alfred Lynch

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President’s Report

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that experience. Tonight, we have the responsibility to make a decision on a contract that will correct the poor decisions of our past management and our last elevator modernization project. Unfortunately, that capital project came at a very high cost. Nevertheless, tonight, we can continue to move forward in the professional, efficient and responsible manner in which this Board has elected to proceed since the change in 2014 under the leadership of past President Cleve Taylor.

I am confident that this Board will query Management and our consultants to ensure we are making a sound and responsible decision tonight. I have reviewed the documents, asked questions, and I am prepared to have a professional discussion on this particular project. I am confident we are all equally prepared.

I am excited about the possibility of modernizing all 160 elevators; this community deserves the experience of a smooth, quick elevator ride. As this capital project advances, this Board will work closely with Management. We ensure the community that we will continue to monitor its progress and will not allow the errors of our past to be repeated.

Good News – Income Affidavit Verification HCR’s Legal Department has been in touch with Riverbay with the thought of discontinuing the requirement for Riverbay Corporation to comply with HCR’s directive to collect 2012 retroactive surcharges. Management has been in talks with HCR, Management encouraged shareholders to contact HCR with their concerns about this policy, and it was one of the points made with Lt. Governor Kathy Hochul during her visit. As a result, HCR has reevaluated the policy and now believes that their directive asking shareholders for 2012 tax information in 2017/2018 was not reasonable. Riverbay’s Finance Department, Management and the Board totally agree that HCR’s policy was unreasonable to shareholders. HCR plans sometime in the future to revamp their surcharge review policy and intends to take action in the same year. We are hopeful that we will have confirmation of the 2012 tax year change very soon.

This is a perfect example of how change can happen if you speak in volumes and make your voice heard. We, as a community, must continue to speak out and stand up; it truly makes a difference.

50th Anniversary The major elevator project we are reviewing tonight begins as we move into the recognition of our 50th anniversary. Fifty years that mark an aging infrastructure the Board must deal with along with Management. Like that of an aging body, we must make the necessary improvements to ensure that Co-op City is around for another fifty years for our children and grandchildren. However, our challenges will not stop us from celebrating the incredible feat of sustaining 50 years of change, accomplishments, and, yes, aging. We are proud of being affordable, integrated and the largest housing complex in this country for over 15,000 families. Through all our ups and downs, we are standing tall, tackling our issues and looking mighty fine. Yes, we continue to acknowledge we are not there yet! We may never be perfect or be able to satisfy every shareholder on every day. However, the goal of being a clean, safe, modern and environmentally progressive community is our standard and we are surely on our way. We will continue to be the beacon of light when this country considers successful, affordable housing and cooperative living. We can never underestimate the value of what we represent to middle America. We must remain affordable and desirable housing.

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by a slim 8-7 majority to direct Riverbay’s general counsel to prepare for the Board’s review within 30 days an amendment to the By-Laws for a vote by shareholders at the next annual meeting to impose a limit of three consecutive terms for directors [Second Reading Resolution #18-05].

The resolution was submitted by Director Sonia Feliciano and seconded by Director Junius Williams. The six other Board members who voted yes were Board President Linda Berk, First Vice President Bernie Cylich, Directors Francine Reva Jones, Kevin Lambright, Claudia Sampson and Rod Saunders.

The seven no votes against the term-limit resolution were cast by Directors Deborah Jenkins, Daryl Johnson, Andrea Leslie, Leslie Peterson, Leah Richardson, Jerome Rice and Evelyn Turner.

Current Riverbay by-laws have no restrictions on how many terms a Board member can serve, according to the resolution. The rule would apply to directors elected the year after the shareholders approve it.

(See the full text of the resolutions on page 6.)

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Distribution of Unsolicited Advertisements in Co-op City

Co-op City is private property and therefore prohibits distribution of unsolicited advertising material to shareholders’ homes and/or property, including cars parked in the development’s eight (8) garages.

If you witness anyone depositing or distributing advertising material on Co-op City’s property, please call Public Safety at (718) 671-3050. Be prepared to give the location and description of the person(s) leaving the material.

All unwanted, unsolicited advertising material should be disposed of properly and not thrown on the ground causing litter. Thank you for your cooperation.

On December 10, 1968, the first family moved into 920 Baychester Avenue, Building 1. This December 10, 2018 Co-op City will kick off our 50-year anniversary with a gala affair at Marina del Rey; details to follow. In the months following, from January to July 3 of next year, we will continue to have historical, cultural, youthful and adventurous events here at Co-op City. Our fireworks show in 2019 will culminate all the celebration and excitement in the biggest show yet. We have reached out to the community and asked them to share their stories, photos or memorabilia with Riverbay to ensure we do not miss a beat.

Shareholders are encouraged to send their stories or photos to an email set up just for the development of programs, goldenanniversary@riverbayboard.com.

Small Changes Lead to Pleasant Experiences In the meantime, you will continue to see smaller projects pop up. Recently, the townhouses received new, red garbage bins improving their curb appeal.

This week, we had vending machines installed in the three community centers for the convenience of shareholders and visitors. The machines now distribute water, juice, soda and Gatorade, all at reasonable prices. The vending company will share a percentage of the profits that will go to the Riverbay Fund, and will also contribute $500 in snacks to upcoming Fund events.

Soon, there will be newspaper bins in the lobbies for relocating the newspapers when removed from the hallway floors on Mondays. While it makes sense to remove the papers to clean the floors, it makes no sense to throw away our own paper after two days. For those shareholders who go away for the weekend, they will be able to pick up a paper whenever they return. I hope this helps to increase the readership of our paper.

You will also begin to see flat screens in the three community centers announcing programs, events and important reminder and notices. As a visual society, we hope that the flat screens will catch the public’s attention to read notices more so than the unattractive postings we now tape to walls. Eventually, with lobby renovations, all lobbies will have a flat screen to convey messages to shareholders.

Governor Cuomo It was my hope to have the Governor here at Co-op City to address our shareholders back in the fall when the Governor expressed an interest to come. However, the State of the State address took the Governor on an alternate tour and he sent the Lt. Governor to address Co-op City in his stead. We have continued the push for his visit to Co-op City and recently our General Counsel had the opportunity to speak with him on behalf of this community. The Governor again expressed interest in visiting Co-op City, making note of his father’s involvement in settling our rent strike during his tenure as Governor. Please stay tuned as we have come to learn, persistence pays off!

As I serve my community at the pleasure of shareholders, I will continue to stay focused, committed and persistent for the clean, beautiful, and safe community we all want and deserve. To all of the shareholders who I speak with every day, thank you for your words of encouragement; they mean so very much and keep me energized!

I continue to be interested in your thoughts and ideas. I can be reached at 347913-4224 (leave a message), Riverbay Board of Directors, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475 or Lberk@riverbayboard.com.

History/50th Anniversary Committee Meeting

The Riverbay Board of Directors’ History/50th Anniversary Committee will meet on Wednesday, April 18, at 7:30 p.m. in room 26A (Board Office) in the Bartow Community Center, 2049 Bartow Avenue.

Members, please mark your calendars and plan on attending.

First Vice President Bernie Cylich chairs the History/50th Anniversary Committee.

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Congressman Engel Provides Free Notary Services

Congressman Eliot Engel’s office will provide free notary services for income affidavits starting this Monday, April 16th, on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. This service will remain in place until the ending of the month. Income Affidavits are due on April 30.

For further information, please contact Congressman Engel’s Co-op City office, 177 Dreiser Loop, rm. 3; (718) 320-2314.

NCNW – Women Represent 2018!

On Saturday, April 21, the Co-op City section of National Council of Negro Women (NCNW) will present their 3rd annual women’s program.

The program, Women Represent!, will celebrate with the topic of selflove. The theme, “I love me,” focuses on the myriad of ways women can love themselves more.

The program consists of inspirational speakers, dramatic presentations, creative activity and poetry readings. Poets are urged to contact the chairperson for the event, Camille Worrell, at worrellswords@aol.com to participate in the poetry segment of the program beginning at 1 p.m. The program is from 1-4 p.m. in the Dreiser Community Center, room 4.

All are welcome to attend!

Second Mammography Van Set For May

Earlier this month, after the Co-op City Times announced 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.

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The Meeting Takes You Inside The Minds Of The Nation’s Two Greatest Civil Rights Leaders

around. It should be part of our everyday life.”

Michael Green and the Shades of Truth Theater and The director said that the play is being performed in Co-op Voza Rivers/New Heritage Theater Group will be returning City in commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the assasto Co-op City tonight to present another of its acclaimed sination of Dr. King on April 4th, 1968. historical productions — The Meeting.

Mr. Green explained that while the two great leaders Mr. Green, both directs the play and portrays Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in the 70-minute drama based on a fictionalized account of a meeting between Dr. King and Malcolm X. The play was written in 1984 by the California-based Jeff Stetson.

Mr. Green said while the two great leaders never actually met face-to-face, it came to light after they both passed that they did have conversations on the phone according to family members and there were several attempts to bring them together for such a meeting as dramatized in the production but because of a series of circumstances in both their lives, the meeting never took place.

Unlike the last production that Mr. Green and the Shades of Truth Theater brought to Co-op City, Whistle in Mississippi, which was a dramatization of the lynching Emmitt Till in 1955, this event never actually happened but it does, according to the producers, take the audience inside the minds and philosophies of both Dr. were different in terms of their ideologies and their faith — King and Malcolm X, two very different people of different with Malcolm X being Muslim and Dr. King being Chrisfaiths who, nevertheless, believed in the same goal of emtian – they both saw the same injustices and stood for the powering Black people in American life. same ideals of ending poverty, racism and economic inMr. Green, who said he was very encouraged by the great equality for African-Americans in society, the same battles turnout in Co-op City for Whistle in Mississippi added that that are still being waged today. he expects the same turnout for The Meeting later today exAs described on the production’s promotional webpage: cept that he would like to see more young people at this one. “They were two men with different ideologies, but a com“This is a family production that is suitable for all ages,” Mr. mon understanding of the plight of Black Americans.”

Green explained, “It gives a message from these two great The performance begins at 6:30 p.m. tonight in the Dreiser men that they are not getting in their history classes. The misauditorium. Tickets can be purchased at the door for $25 besion and message of what these two leaders stood for should ginning at 5 p.m., or they can be purchased online earlier in the be as present and current today as the daily news, but it is not. day by going to https://themeetingatcoopcity.eventbrite.com/.

The production is being presented in association with the Their ideas and principles are more than something that we Riverbay Fund. should remind ourselves about when their birthdays come

BY BILL STUTTIG

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

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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Election Petitions

information about the election and candidates will be disseminated, which include not only the Co-op City Times, but also through the broadcasting of the forums, flyers posted in common areas of the development and information available online at the Election America site.

“Everyone should avail themselves of all the various streams of access to information so they can be informed about the election and the candidates seeking their votes,” said Director Sampson. “It is very important that shareholders make smart, informed decisions. We have a number of very important projects upcoming in the development and you should be mindful to elect candidates who will serve in the best interest of the community.”

During the week, the signatures on each candidate’s petitions were matched against the signatures of shareholders of record of each apartment on the petitions since only shareholders of record for each unit are allowed to sign candidates’ petitions. The signature database is maintained by the Riverbay Residential Sales Department for every shareholder who lives in Co-op City. This process is overseen by the 2018 Election Committee and the Riverbay Legal Department.

Once the signatures are checked and certified, the list of eligible candidates who may run in the 2018 Board election is compiled and announced at the Candidates’ Meeting which will take place this coming Tuesday, April 17, 8 p.m. in room 31 of the Bartow Community Center.

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

At the Candidates’ Certification meeting on April 17th, certified candidates will hear from the 2018 Election Committee and Riverbay’s general counsel, Jeffrey Buss. They will also enter a random drawing to determine their place on the official election ballot and the first election supplement. In addition, the candidates will receive the Co-op City Times’ guidelines for preparing and submitting their candidates’ statements and ads for the three election supplements.

On Wednesday, April 18, the day after the Candidates’ Meeting, certified candidates and their supporters may begin campaigning as per Election Rule D (1).

The first election supplement will be published in the Saturday, April 28th Co-op City Times. The candidates will place an individual statement and advertisement in which they will outline their qualifications to sit on the Riverbay Board and their views on issues facing the community. The remaining two election supplements will be published on Saturday, May 5 and Saturday, May 12.

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

The 2018 Election Committee has scheduled three official Candidates’ Forums, one in each of the three community centers. These forums will be televised. The first will be held on Monday, April 23rd at 7:30 p.m. in room 45 of the Einstein Center; the second on Wednesday, April 25th in room 31 of the Bartow Center and the final forum on Wednesday, May 2nd, 7:30 p.m. in Dreiser auditorium B. Any candidate who cannot attend a forum may provide the chair of the election committee with the reason for their non-attendance and, with the permission of the candidate, the chair may announce that reason to the audience, Election Rule E 1(b).

The annual meeting of shareholders to elect five (5) candidates to serve three-year terms on the 15member Board, which sets policy for the Riverbay Corporation and the Co-op City community, will take place on Wednesday, May 23rd.

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

This year’s voting period will begin at 6 a.m. on Wednesday, May 16 through 9 p.m. on Wednesday, May 23. If a quorum is not reached at that time, the

Co-op City Times / April 14, 2018 election will be extended from 9:01 p.m. on Wednesday, May 23 to 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, June 12.

As was the case last year, the 2018 Riverbay Board of Directors election will be conducted by an independent, third-party company, Election-America. Mail-in and electronic ballots will be used, replacing voting machines which were used in the annual election from 2004-2016. From the years 2000-2003, the election was conducted with paper ballots; the last time voting machines were used in a Riverbay Board election prior to 2004 was in 1999.

The use of voting machines was a significant expenditure for the Riverbay Corporation, sometimes costing upwards of $100,000 for poll workers, supervisors, coordinators and inspectors; voting machine technicians; drivers, and other related expenses. In addition, if a quorum was not met and the election had to be extended, that also added to the cost.

According to the Riverbay Finance Department, the 2015 Board election, which was extended an extra hour on election night, and into a second day of voting to achieve the 5,059 votes needed to validate that year’s election, ended up costing the corporation $101,505.97. In 2016, the last year that voting machines were used, the cost was $91,392, although this figure does not include Riverbay’s overtime charges for porters, Public Safety officers, etc. That year, the 5,054 votes needed to make the quorum was achieved by the 7:30 p.m. preliminary vote count on election night when a total of 5,096 votes had already been cast.

The cost for the 2017 Board election, which was conducted for the first time by mail-in and electronic ballots and facilitated by Election America, cost $34,490 even though the election was extended for 13 days to achieve the quorum of 5,036 votes.

Any candidate who requires clarification or explanation of any election rule should address their questions/concerns to the 2018 Election Committee, c/o the Riverbay Legal Department, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475.

As noted in Sec. E (3) of the 2018 election rules, no candidate or community organization may use Riverbay’s facilities for campaign activities, except, as provided in the 2018 Election rules and regulations, “unless applicable rates for the use of such facilities have been paid in advance to Riverbay, and unless all candidates can be provided with equal access to such facilities or services.”

In addition, Election Rule D (3) stipulates that campaign material, including campaign signs, literature and other material which can include posters, gummed stickers, etc., should only be posted on personal property or within a shareholder’s premises with Riverbay’s consent, not on Riverbay’s property,

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including, but not limited to, public spaces such as lobbies, elevators, bulletin boards, walls, doors and other common areas.

Rule D 3(a) also states that campaign literature, which includes flyers, “may not be posted by a candidate in a commercial establishment within Co-op City, or on their websites, Facebook pages, or similar electronic forums, unless the owner of the commercial establishment is a candidate for election.”

The use of outdoor space owned by Riverbay for campaign activities is also prohibited. In addition, no audio and/or video equipment may be used in Co-op City by candidates or their supporters in connection with the election [Election Rule D (2)].

Campaign literature may, however, be slipped under apartment doors between the hours of 8 a.m. and 10 p.m. Campaign handout are also allowed [Election Rule D (5)].

The election rules authorizes residents, employees of Riverbay Corporation, candidates and their supporters to “remove any improperly posted nonelectronic campaign material as a service to Co-op City…” At the same time, the election committee may request that candidates remove any improperly posted electronic campaign material from websites, Facebook pages, or similar electronic forums, either maintained by any tenant, vendor or other entity doing business with Riverbay.

All campaign material, whether physical or electronic, must include the name, address or post office box of the person or organization issuing such campaign literature. In the case of an organization, the posting must also include the name of the chairperson or treasurer.

“As chair of the 2018 Election Committee, I would hope that everyone, including the incumbents, new candidates and current Board directors, their supporters and family members conduct themselves in a courteous, professional and exemplary fashion,” said Director Sampson. “We will not allow anyone to write or speak negatively about anyone running or seated on the Board because that is not the way in which we choose to conduct the business of electing our Board members. Campaigning for the Board is a privilege and right of every shareholder, and should be done in a fair and bias-free manner. Should there be any infraction of the rules outlined, the committee will take swift and stringent actions to remedy the violation. I wish each of the candidates seeking a seat on the Board all the best in the endeavor as they set out on their intrepid journey!”

In addition to Director Sampson, the other members of this year’s committee are Director Leah Richardson, and shareholders Janice Dickerson, John Gale, Sandy Krasnove and Annette Newman.

Spring Afterschool Tennis Begins April 23rd

Co-op City’s free spring after-school tennis program, sponsored by Councilmember Andy King and the NY Junior Tennis League, will begin instruction and play on April 23.

The program will meet at the tennis courts behind I.S. 181 from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. weekdays.

Young people between 5 and 18 years old are welcome regardless of playing experience or ability.

For more information, call 347-417-8125.

The Co-op City Tennis Club has had many success stories of young people who learned the game through the program and went on to success on the court and in life. The latest of those stories is 10-year-old Jadah Bentham, a student at the Helen Keller School, P.S. 153, who is now a topranked junior tennis player in the Eastern Section. Tennis Club director Lorraine RohlsenAlexander said: “Jadah is playing and winning in level one of 12-year-old divisions. This is an awesome achievement for this child who is also a top student at school. Jadah, like her sisters, started tennis with the Co-op City Tennis Club. She loves tennis and continues to excel. We congratulate her and wish her continued success.”

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But Mr. Ambo’s path to the Building and Grounds Department was an indirect one, he recalled. He came to the Bronx from Dominica in 2001 and was attending college while working odd jobs when he heard from a relative about the opportunity in Co-op City for work as a parking attendant in one of the temporary lots necessitated by the forced closure of five parking garages in 2003.

Mr. Ambo began working as a temporary attendant and soon, because of his skills and his love of plants, he, naturally, inquired about work in the community’s Grounds Department and was hired as a seasonal temporary grounds worker. “I fell in love with it right away,” he said.

A year later, in 2004, he was temporary no more. He worked with approximately two dozen other full-time workers during those first years in Co-op City, he said.

“Even when I first came in, my goal was always to be the director of that department some day in the future,” Mr. Ambo said. “So I did what I had to do, worked very hard, followed the company rules, and here I am.”

Mr. Ambo was actually named assistant director of the Grounds Department earlier this month, but will serve as interim director until Co-op City’s long-time Grounds director and his mentor, Mr. Donovan Plummer, returns from disability leave.

Riverbay’s General Manager Noel Ellison said this week: “Michael has always shown himself to be knowledgeable and over the years has demonstrated his motivation and joy for landscaping and serving the shareholders. This is a well-deserved promotion. He greatly respects the job that Donovan Plummer has done for this community and is motivated to maintain the community’s exterior spaces and landscaping with the same pride that Mr. Plummer has taken over many, many years.”

Mr. Ambo came up under Mr. Plummer’s wing over the past 14 years, was promoted to assistant supervisor in 2010, then supervisor and then lead supervisor in 2015.

He is temporarily taking over the leadership of the department, which has more than 60 employees during key times of the year, approximately 20 of which are temporary and needed in the weeks leading up to and during the warm weather months.

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are catching up.

“We are now in the process of doing a lot of reseeding and plan to replace a lot of the hedges. And then, we are going to take the area around a few buildings and revamp them completely. We are going to remove hedges and any dead trees, do a complete pruning around those buildings, and in areas where we have problems with the grass, we are going to remove the grass completely, put down fresh top soil and then reseed.”

Mr. Ambo added that after the reseeding, new hedges will be introduced into the section. He also said that some of this work has already begun in Section 1, pointing out that comprehensive pruning of the trees needs to be done in all sections every three to four years and Section 1 is due this year.

He detailed that new annuals will be planted throughout the community beginning the week after Mother’s Day and then in June new hedges and shrubs will be introduced in various locations throughout the community. “In areas where we have mixed types of hedges, there will now only be one type of hedge,’’ he explained.

“This is the busiest time of year,” Mr. Ambo explained. “We do all the planting in the spring. In the summer time, it is all about maintaining, watering, cutting the shrubs, and making sure the flower beds are done.” He added that the autumn is mostly about leaf removal. “We have tens of thousands of trees here so that means tons of leaves.”

The community’s lawns are also reseeded in the fall, he reported, in a recent change of policy, to allow the new seeds to take advantage of the snow cover and perpetual melting that takes place throughout the winter.

“I love landscaping. It is my passion,” Mr. Ambo said. “And this community makes you feel accepted and appreciated. They appreciate what you do, and Management here works with you and listens to you and your ideas.”

Because of that, he said, “three or four years from now, I see Co-op City looking much better in terms of vegetation and greenery and hopefully we will be getting more updated equipment in five years’ time to allow us to do tasks like snow removal much quicker and easier.”

He also has a personal reason for loving and being dedicated to Co-op City so much. It was while working here as a temporary parking attendant in 2003 that he met a young resident, Jeannee Wortham, who he eventually married. That union has produced two children – a daughter, 13, and a son, 10. The family now lives in Soundview, but his wife’s family still calls Co-op City home.

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Board of Directors’ Meeting - April 11, 2018 First Reading - Resolution #18-05 SUBMITTED BY: Sonia Feliciano SECONDED BY: Junius Williams

BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING DATED: April 11th, 2018

WHEREAS, the Board of Directors have a significant public responsibility to ensure the effective operation and governance of Co-op City without minimizing services or endangering the long-term interest of the development; and WHEREAS, the Riverbay By-Laws provide for fifteen (15) resident directors to be elected for staggered three (3) year terms, without any restrictions on term limits; and WHEREAS, the Board believes that Directors should have a limit of 3 consecutive terms in order to promote greater participation by shareholders in the governance and direction of Co-op City.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that General Counsel prepare, for the Board’s review, an amendment to the

By-Laws for a vote by shareholders at the next annual meeting to impose a limit of 3 consecutive terms for Directors and that such amendment be submitted by General Counsel to the Board for review within thirty (30) days following the passage of this resolution; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that if the Board approves the term-limit amendment prepared by the General Counsel that such amendment be submitted to a vote for approval by a majority of shareholders at the next annual meeting and; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that if approved by a majority of shareholders the three term limit shall first begin to be applicable to Directors elected in the year following such approval and to Directors elected in all subsequent elections.

YES: Berk, Cylich, Feliciano, Jones, Lambright, Sampson, Saunders, Williams NO: Jenkins, Johnson, Leslie, Peterson, Richardson, Rice, Turner PASSED

Second Reading - Resolution #18-07

SUBMITTED BY: Andrea Leslie SECONDED BY: Jerome Rice, Leah Richardson, Kevin Lambright, Evelyn Turner, Leslie Peterson BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ MEETING DATED: April 11th, 2018

WHEREAS, The Board believes that a Whistleblower Policy can assist Co-op City in learning about and preventing illegal, dishonest or discriminatory conduct; and WHEREAS, The Board believes a Riverbay Whistleblower Policy should include, but not be limited to, provisions for employees, residents and vendors to make anonymous complaints both to an independent 1-800 phone number and to an online web page and that the Policy be prominently posted and distributed annually to all employees.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, That the Board directs the General Counsel, within thirty (30) days of the passage of this Resolution, to prepare as necessary, in conjunction with Jackson Lewis, and implement, a Whistleblower Policy that includes provisions for employees, residents and vendors to make anonymous complaints

to an independent 1-800 number and online web page; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that complaints to the independent 1-800 number and online web page be referred to Counsel and the Internal Auditor for review and investigation utilizing Riverbay resources and, when warranted, external resources; and BE IT FUTHER RESOLVED, that the Executive General Manager is directed to annually distribute the Whistleblower Policy to all employees, include it in the Employee Handbook, include it in vendor contracts and prominently post both the 1-800 number and the online web page throughout Co-op City.

BE IT FUTHER RESOLVED, General Counsel shall submit a report every February 1st to the Board of whistleblower complaints received and action taken and also have the authority to amend the policy as needed.

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

Second Reading - Resolution #18-10 SUBMITTED BY: Francine Reva Jones SECONDED BY: Leah Richardson & Kevin Lambright BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING DATED: April 11th, 2018

WHEREAS, Dr. David Horn has requested a lease from Riverbay Corporation for the premises at 120 Alcott Place, Unit A, Bronx, New York, to be used for practice of optometry; and WHEREAS, the term of the lease is 5 years with one 5 year renewal option and annual rental rates are within the provisions of Resolution #85-16 as amended by Resolution #95-44; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the 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.

lease agreement for the premises at 120 Alcott Place, Unit A, Bronx, New York, by and between Riverbay Corporation, Owner, and Dr. David Horn, Tenant, containing the terms as negotiated by Riverbay Corporation’s management is hereby approved as submitted by management in accordance with Resolution #85-16 as amended by Resolution #95-44; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that the President of the Corporation is authorized to sign the lease agreement and related documents on behalf of Riverbay Corporation.

YES: Berk, Cylich, Feliciano, Jenkins, Johnson, Jones, Lambright, Leslie, Peterson, Richardson, Rice, Sampson, Saunders, Turner, Williams PASSED

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Public Safety Report

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Public Safety Prepares Juvenile Reports To Insure Quality Of Life On School Days Co-op City Times / April 14, 2018

BY LIEUTENANT PAM APOLLO

Now that Spring Break is over, we are in the final stretch of the school year.

We would like to make sure all students get through the school year without incident.

It is important that parents assure that their children are not in violation of any Riverbay Corporation rules or New York City laws when traveling to and from school. Public Safety enforces all applicable regulations to insure the safety of all students, as well as the people and property of Co-op City.

Officers of the Co-op City Department of Public Safety are authorized to prepare Juvenile Reports when offenses of the law are committed by persons at least seven years of age, but less than sixteen years of age. The Juvenile Report is a New York City Police Department form which is utilized when certain types of offenses are committed by persons under the age of 16. Preparation of the Juvenile Report takes the place of an arrest for all violations and some misdemeanors. When a Juvenile Report is issued, it is forwarded to the Youth Officer at the 45th Precinct. The Youth Officer at the 45th Precinct determines what type of followup is required. Parents of the child are often contacted to monitor future activity. The Juvenile Report starts the process of intervention before serious delinquent activity begins.

When a child is taken into custody for the issuance of a Juvenile Report, the parents of the child are notified. It becomes necessary for the parent to respond to Public Safety Headquarters with identification to pick up the child. In the event that the child is truant from school, the school is also contacted. School Safety is notified and the child is returned to school. After school hours, if the parent cannot be reached, the child is transported to a Juvenile Detention facility. Both Public Safety and the New York City Police Department take action regarding truant youths.

A Co-op City Community Complaint is also issued when the child is a Co-op City resident and the offense was committed within the confines of Co-op City. The Co-op City Community Complaint carries a monetary fine and can be added to the monthly carrying charges. The fine for the first offense is $125. Subsequent violations result in doubled fines. Fines can be automatically added to the monthly rent. Rent will not be accepted without payment in full, including the additional charges for Community Complaints.

Late fees will be assessed. Multiple violations can lead to eviction. This helps to maintain a high quality of life and low crime rate within the community.

Juvenile Reports are often issued for fighting during school arrival and departure times. The officers of the Co-op City Department of Public Safety are strategically placed adjacent to the schools for the purpose of protecting the life and property of the residents of Co-op City. Students are directed to walk directly home or promptly board the bus to return home. Co-op City’s playgrounds are exclusively for the use of supervised children ages 12 and under. Tot lots are for use by children 7 and under, also with adult supervision required. Co-op City children should respond right home after school and then return back to the playground with their parents after the school dismissal crowd has left the community. Parental supervision is always a requirement for use of Co-op City’s playgrounds and Tot Lots.

Parents of school-age children should encourage children to respond home without delay and refrain from engaging in fighting while on the way to and from school. Parents should also make sure students are always in possession of the proper bus pass or MetroCard for boarding the bus. Any theft or loss of bus pass should be

reported immediately so that a replacement can be issued. Children should be directed never to board the buses from the rear door. This act is dangerous and also illegal. Summonses are actively issued for boarding buses without payment or schoolissued MetroCard. Plainclothes MTA officers are often used for payment enforcement especially on the Special Express buses.

It is always important for cooperators to call the Department of Public Safety when they observe any suspicious activity, especially during school arrival and dismissal times. Youth observed fighting or attempting to enter the buildings for the purpose of loitering should be reported immediately.

It is important that everyone stays safe throughout the year. If you see anything suspicious, notify the proper authorities. Always remember, if you see something, say something. Call 9-1-1 and the Department of Public Safety at (718) 671-3050 or online at www.ccpd.us. Callers may remain anonymous when giving information.

Just a reminder that there is no parking on any of Co-op City’s dumpster pads except with a Riverbay authorized permit. The Mall 2 Parking Lot is only for use by shoppers visiting the commercial establishments within the mall with a two-hour limit. Violation of either of these parking rules may

result in a Community Complaint being issued or the vehicle being towed. Enforcement has been stepped up for parking violations throughout the community.

Co-op City is a diverse community with people of all ages, abilities and characteristics. All persons should remember to respect each other and embrace their differences. Don’t forget to 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.” It is also important to remember that not all disabilities are visible. Someone who appears to be healthy may have a physical or developmental disability.

April is known as National Autism Awareness Month, as well as Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month. Oral Health and Neck Cancer Awareness Week, as well as Dental Hygiene week are also recognized during the month of April. It is the perfect time to make that dental appointment.

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.

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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The Riverbay Fund – Apartment Transfers

currently sponsoring the newly created program, “Project Citizen” (start-up meeting on April 14th from 1-2 p.m.).

The Community Relations Committee is responSecretary sible for sponsorship and/or co-sponsorship of activities that come from the Fund or community-based organizations. It is from the Community Relations The Riverbay Fund, established back in 1980, department that the Fund is able to bring you the under a Certificate of Incorporation, is a fully recogSection Fairs, the spectacular July 4th celebratory nized 501(c)(3) tax exempt organization. fireworks display, and many, many more activities.

The Certificate of Incorporation states that the New to the Fund last year was the Fund’s copurpose of the Riverbay Fund is “To promote wholesponsorship of our extremely successful Renaissome community activities of all kinds including sance program (music classes for youngsters), and educational, recreational, and cultural activities for this year, two plays for our cultural enjoyment. the youth, Senior Citizens, and other residents of the Programs for our young cooperators (ages 15 Co-op City community.” thru 20), have always been a topic of concern. The The Board Directors of the Riverbay Fund are the Youth Committee is currently working with young members who are currently serving on the Riverbay members of the Co-op City community. They are Board of Directors, but with officers who are differactively addressing those concerns and are looking ent than those of the Board. to bring forth proposals which can be embraced by Currently, we are in the process of rebranding the younger members of the community.

Fund. We’re doing so by dedicating resources to The History Committee is designed to augment enhance the original concept of providing the aforeactivities surrounding the festivities that will become mentioned educational, recreational, and cultural part of Co-op City’s 50th Anniversary celebration. activities specified, and yet, stepping it up a notch.

Recent actions approved by the Board will seek This year, and in coming years, the Board will focus to obtain monies through grants and donations to on growing its monetary resources, thus ensuring further the Fund’s visionary programming. Prothe Fund an opportunity to provide better quality of gramming, for example, aimed at enhancing the life programming for all. writing and computer skills of Co-op City students The Fund Board has four committees within the preparing for college, adults looking to up their Fund (separate from the Riverbay Board of Direcgame for the workplace, and for our seniors who are tor’s committees), which promote programs for edulooking to join the technological 21st century for the cation, recreational, and cultural activities for resifirst time, or get better at what they already know. dents of all age groups here in Co-op City, and have As the Fund’s president, my vision for the Riveralready proven to be beneficial to the community. bay Fund is that the dedicated work of our Board Prior to the formulation of those committees, the members continue in earnest, that the financial Community Relations department director provided sponsorship by our partners & donors continue to the community with an ongoing yearly schedule of grow, and that the growing support of the Co-op events designed to fulfill the Fund’s goals. That community will continue and make the Riverbay process continues, and those events are published in Fund bigger and better with every coming year. the “Riverbay Fund’s Season,” listing the events Item 4 - Apartment Transfers and their dates.

Back on October 3, 2016, I chaired a Legislative The Education Committee sponsors the Career & Committee meeting in which we discussed quality College Fair, the Best & Brightest Awards, and is of life issues for all cooperators with an emphasis on

Director’s Viewpoint

Rod Saunders

seniors. By far, the number one issue was the financial disqualification for most seniors who were living on a fixed incomes to transfer from a larger, more expensive apartment, to a smaller, less expensive one (carrying charges per month). When I wrote to our Legal Dept. asking about this, I was sent a copy of a letter sent to Herbert Freedman (Marion Scott Management) from former DHCR Assistant Commissioner Richard McCurnin, dated February 9, 2012.

Item 4 of Mr. McCurnin’s letter outlines his order regulating the rules that Co-op City must adopt for the transfer of apartments by all shareholders.

In complete contradiction to Riverbay’s prior 44year practice of apartment transfer policy, McCurnin’s letter stated the following: “Currently, in accord with policy set by the Board of Directors, cooperators seeking to transfer from one unit to another are required to pay the equity of the new unit at the rate of which they paid equity at the time of their original admission to the development.

To assure that all cooperators obtaining new apartments are treated equally, DHCR specifically disapproves that policy and directs that, from the date of the receipt of this letter, all transferring cooperators will be required to pay the current equity for any unit into which they desire to transfer. Procedurally, the current equity payment will need to be paid in full at the time they take possession of the new unit as the refunded equity, less restoration charges, can only be paid upon the restoration and resale of the vacated unit.”

There is no New York City Rules & Regulations (NYCRR) section quoted in his decision.

In conversations with Management, it became obvious that McCurnin’s decision benefitted no one – not HCR, not Riverbay, and certainly not shareholders.

Again, in 2016, a couple of directors and I attempted to revisit and move to overturn the 2012 ruling, but we were not supported at that time for reasons that are now moot. Today is a new day, I think that we are now poised to move forward.

I can always be reached at rsaunders@riverbayboard.com.

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Building 24 Association

Our next meeting date is being changed to Wednesday, April 18th to accommodate guest speaker, Michael Ambo from Buildings and Grounds. Michael will update us on what his department will be doing differently this year in an effort to improve our grounds. We will make a walk around before the meeting to report on some of the issues we would like him to address as well. Anyone having any concerns about conditions on the grounds and in the building are welcome to come and have them addressed.

What’s New: With the approval of the building association, I have set up a children’s book shelf in the laundry room. I’ve been collecting children’s books for this purpose and recently found a very nice book case and finally installed it. If your little ones are with you doing the laundry and they’re getting restless, you might encourage them to see if they can find a book they’d like to read or just look through. Books can be borrowed if a child is interested, but should be returned by your next laundry room visit. If you would like to contribute books suitable for children, please give me a call at 718-869-6375.

Coming Soon: We’re going to have our Cake Sale on Saturday, May 12th from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. in the lobby. Anyone who loves to bake is welcome to participate.

Holding it on the day before Mother’s Day makes it the perfect time to buy something mom will like to show how much you appreciate her. Some of the proceeds from the sale can be used to improve our grounds and community room. For example, we’d like to purchase another small evergreen to match the one in one of the large pots at the building courtyard entrance. If you have any ideas about beautifying the grounds, we’d love to hear about them at our meetings. We’ll put up a list in the lobby a week before the Cake Sale for anyone who wants to participate to add their name and what they want to contribute.

Now that we are entering the Board of Directors election period we want to encourage shareholders to read the candidates remarks in the CC Times and hear them speak at the Candidates’ Forums and decide who you want to represent you on the Board and VOTE. The more we participate in our elections, the stronger we are as a community.

Hope to see you on the 18th in the community room at 7 p.m. Light refreshments will be served.

—Bruce Silberman

American Legion Post 1871

As we continue to celebrate our Children & Youth in the American Legion Family during this month, we need to also know about several programs that are tailored towards the youth.

In the last edition of our published article, I wrote about the final report of the state championship of the Oratorical Contest, and we are grateful that even though our own candidate did not make it at the final to the national, we were able to compete. Hopefully, next year we will do better with our campaign to sponsor a student who will win the coveted prize of $18,000 scholarship.

Legacy Scholarship This is another program for our youth and I hope we will take advantage of all these opportunities. The American Legion’s Legacy Scholarship Fund provides college scholarship money to children of post-9/11 veterans who died on active duty, or have a combined VA disability rating of 50 percent or greater.

The Press Association offers the Albert M. Becker Memorial Scholarship for a high school senior or graduate planning to pursue a degree in a communications field. Annual deadline to apply for this scholarship is April 15. This scholarship is in two categories, the Youth Scholarship category and the Military Scholarship category. The first one is offered to a student 23 years of age or under pursuing an undergraduate degree. Such student MUST be a child or grandchild of a member of The American Legion, Auxiliary, or Sons of The American Legion, or him/her self a member; a child of a 50% or more disabled vet, a child of a currently serving National Guard or Reserve service person or a child of a deceased vet. On the other hand, the second category is offered to a military veteran with an honorable discharge, or a currently serving National Guard or Reserve service person pursuing an undergraduate degree.

The amount of scholarship is $1,000 and only one scholarship is offered per category each year. Students MUST be entering or attending an accredited college, university or trade school and/or may apply for a maximum of two years.

Please see the Legion website for more information at nylegion.net Scholarship in Memory of PNC RICHARD PEDRO The Department of New York is offering a $1,000 scholarship in memory of Past National Commander Richard M. Pedro, who was also a past department commander and long-time department adjutant. The scholarship is available to high school seniors residing in New York State who are descendants (child, grandchild, great-grandchild) of living or deceased Legionnaires; or who are children of New York service members who died in the war on terrorism. Deadline for submitting an application is June 15. The application must be accompanied by an essay less than 500 words or a video on the topic of “the importance of The American Legion in my community.” The scholarship will be awarded during the annual Department Convention in July.

General Meeting Our next general meeting will be Saturday, April 21, at 11 a.m. You are all encouraged to attend.

—Lsjc Adeyemi LaCrown O'toba

Happy 14th Birthday, Alyssa

Your early teenage years can be quite challenging. We are continually amazed at your successful achievements as each new task presents itself.

Stay focused and be prepared for exciting years ahead. We love you.

—Grandpa Ted, Grandma Dorothy, Mom, Dad, Amanda, Aaliyah, Jermaine Sr., & Jermaine Jr.

Alyssa Carter

Building 30 A and B Association Our itinerary for April is: Movie Night: Our movie night will be on Friday, April 27th with the door to the association opening at 7 p.m. and the movie starting at 7:30 p.m.

Meeting: Our next scheduled meeting will be Wednesday, April 25th with the door to the association room opening at 7 p.m. and the meeting starting at 7:30 p.m.

Crochet: We will have crochet the following Wednesday on April the 25th. There will be no crochet on April 18th.

Crochet in the association room starts at 1 p.m.

For those celebrating birthdays, anniversaries, and new additions, congratulations. Those who just suffered a loss, our condolences. Those under the weather, get well soon.

—Linda Werner

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Fifth Annual Co-op City Spelling Bee

member board and it will be for a term of three years.

The election process has begun. You have probaFrancine Reva Jones bly been asked to sign a prospective candidate’s petition. They are required to obtain 75 approved shareAssistant Secretary holder signatures. You can learn more about the candidates by attending one of the three forums, one in The African-American Association and the River- each of the three community centers. The first forum bay Fund will sponsor the 5th Annual Spelling Bee is scheduled for Monday, April 23rd in the Einstein on Saturday, April 28th at 11:00 a.m. in the Dreiser Community Center, room 45. You can also read the Community Center, room #4. Children in the 4th-8th candidates' statements in the Co-op City Times.

You will soon receive a ballot in the mail asking grades are encouraged to participate in this friendly you to vote for up to five candidates. Please take the competition.

The first, second and third prizes are $100.00, opportunity to vote in the election by selecting the $50.00, and $25.00, respectively. All children will be five candidates that you feel will represent you best. recognized. You may register your child and/or You may cast your vote by mailing in your ballot or grandchild today by obtaining a registration form at by voting online. This is an important responsibility the Riverbay Corporation Office at 2049 Bartow of all shareholders. Please participate.

Remembering Winnie Mandela Avenue, or, you may call 718-671-5957.

According to Wikipedia and other sources, Winnie Thanks to everyone who attended the AfricanAmerican Association’s 14th Annual Wholistic Health Madikizela-Mandela, (September 26, 1936 – April 2, & Wellness Fair on April 10th. The documentary 2018), has joined the ancestors. She was a South called, “The Joy of Juicing,” a Gary Null Production, African anti-apartheid activist and politician, and the enlightened us about the healing effects that drinking former wife of Nelson Mandela. She served as a freshly juiced vegetables and fruits can have on your Member of Parliament from 1994 to 2003, and from total health and wellness. More information will be 2009 until her death, and was a deputy minister from 1994 to 1996. A member of the African National forthcoming.

Congress (ANC) political party, she served on the Vote in the Riverbay Board Elections Voting in all elections is important. However, I ANC's National Executive Committee and headed its believe it is most important to vote in the community Women's League. Winnie Mandela was known to her elections where you live. We are nearing the time supporters as the "Mother of the Nation."

Born to a Mpondo family in Bizana, and a qualiwhen the shareholders will vote in the Riverbay Board of Directors’ elections. The candidates will be vying fied social worker, Winnie married anti-apartheid for one of the five seats that will be vacated on the 15- activist Nelson Mandela in Johannesburg in 1958.

Director’s Viewpoint

Building 29 Association

The Building 29 Association is honored to have Riverbay Executive General Manager Bob Klehammer as the speaker for April.

The meeting has been changed from the usual Friday to Thursday, April 19, at 7 p.m.

This is the man who oversees and coordinates all aspects of Riverbay, and so far, has been doing a great job, especially considering the problems he inherited from previous management. Be sure not to miss this very important meeting!

Also on our agenda, slated for Friday, April 27, at 7 p.m., is our first meeting of the Book Club (the club will meet every other month until further notice).

The book chosen for this month is “An American Marriage,” by Tayari Jones. Described as "wise and compassionate" by the NY Times book review, this is the story of "Celestial and Roy – in love, educated, middle class of the post-integration African-American generation." When Roy is wrongly accused and convicted, things begin to unravel.

The book is available at Barnes and Noble and also can be downloaded from Amazon to Kindle.

This is sure to be a fascinating discussion.

Do come, even if you have not finished the book (or even read it!). Members from other building book clubs are also welcome.

—Katharine Wood

A Message from C.S.O.

Using felt pads under your furniture will reduce the noise created from dragging them on the floor.

Felt pads can also protect your floors from being damaged or scratched.

The C.S.O Dept. suggests all cooperators use felt pads under their furniture.

They remained married for 38 years and had two children together. In 1963, after Nelson Mandela was imprisoned following the Rivonia Trial, she became his public face during the 27 years he spent in jail.

During that period, she rose to prominence within the domestic anti-apartheid movement. She was detained by apartheid state security services on various occasions, tortured, subjected to banning orders, banished to a rural town, and spent several months in solitary confinement. In the mid-1980s, she was accused of the kidnapping, torture, and murder of 14-year-old Stompie Moeketsi. However, she was not convicted.

Winnie Mandela was a potent symbol of South Africa's anti-apartheid struggle when she was banished and jailed for campaigning for the rights of black South Africans and her husband's release. Nelson Mandela was released from prison on February 11, 1990, and the couple separated in 1992. As a senior ANC figure, she took part in the post-apartheid ANC government, although she was dismissed from her post amid allegations of corruption. She temporarily withdrew from active politics before returning several years later. Winnie Mandela leaves a legacy of struggle and activism for ending apartheid, the evil governance by segregation, in South Africa.

Building Association Meetings Your building association meetings are important and you should attend. These meetings will keep you in tune with what’s happening in your building and the community.

As an incumbent director, the election rules prohibit me from writing viewpoints during the election period. Thank you for reading my viewpoints.

Building 32 Association

1) Dues collection of $5 per year, per family is ongoing.

2) Friday game night is ongoing; check for postings.

3) Next General Meeting is scheduled for May 16; further details will follow.

4) Bake Sale is scheduled for June 16. There is plenty of time for you to practice, or, you can always practice on us.

5) There is an insanitary cooperator on the 4th floor in Bldg. 32 B. Hopefully, you are aware that you may be subject to a fine, as well as having a complaint filed against you. Please get your act together.

6) The executive board is actively seeking new members. Please contact Ms. Bailey at (718) 379-7754.

—Lorna Smith

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Building 9 Association

Greetings. We prosper in our positivity.

Our 2018 Membership Roster is posted on the lobby bulletin boards for your perusal. Should you have any questions or concerns, please speak with any executive board member. We will be happy to promptly make any necessary adjustments. Thank you for your membership.

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

At the time of this writing, the April membership meeting was scheduled for Thursday, April 12th. Our thanks to Khalil Abdul-Wahhab and Rafe Alomar of Bronx CERT 10.

The Buildings & Grounds Committee met on Tuesday, April 3rd. I spoke with Toma K. about our increased need to jiggle the lobby entrance key in order to gain entry. You may call the CSO or the Maintenance Department to request a new key. I spoke with Ms. Aldea about having our lobby music system evaluated for activation. The local building code requires that 'No Smoking' signs be prominently displayed in high-rise buildings. The signs may not be aesthetically pleasing, but it's the law.

General Manager Noel Ellison asks that the community remains adaptable over the next year or so. Our corporation is embarking on a myriad of ongoing projects, such as Local Law 11 code requirements, ADA compliant entrances, upgrades, re-designs, etc. Scaffolding will be erected to accommodate building facade safety inspections; construction of new lobby entrances for chevron-style buildings will require entry and egress through the rear doors; high-rise laundry room lavatories will be upgraded; Dreiser Center will be closed for re-design of the auditorium; the new RFID garage access system will be installed; the steel beams on the garage roof levels will be removed, etc. Our community will look different, we will walk different paths and we will drive different garage routes.

Stay informed and remain vigilant.

Blood Bank Coming April 28 Blood Urgently Needed

The Riverbay Community Blood Bank will be holding its biannual blood drive in two weeks in the Bartow Community Center with the assistance of Riverbay Corporation.

The blood drive will be held Saturday, April 28, in the Bartow Community Center, room 31, from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Anyone in good health between the ages of 17 and 75, a minimum of 110 lbs. and who has not donated within the last 56 days is an eligible blood donor. Those above the age of 75 may donate provided they have a note from their doctor stating that the person may donate. Individuals 16 years of age may donate provided they have a consent form completed by a parent or legal guardian.

Consent forms are available at the donation site or online at www.nybloodcenter.org.

Also available will be the use of the Alyx System should you choose to use it. The Alyx System allows a donor to donate the same one (1) pint of blood. The difference is that as you donate, the Alyx System will separate your blood components into two, allowing two persons the opportunity to receive a complete blood transfusion from your one donation. The Alyx System only takes a few minutes longer when donating, and the collection syringe is smaller than that used in the conventional method. The choice is yours; you will be asked at the time of registration which type donation you wish to make, the conventional method or by using the Alyx System. The blood center staff will be glad to answer any questions you may have.

All donors must be able to show picture ID. Donating blood is relatively quick and easy. Most persons who are in reasonably good health are eligible to donate, even those on medications may donate with few exceptions.

Should you have any questions regarding medical eligibility, you may contact the Hudson Valley, NY Blood Center at 1-800-688-0900. Please be sure to eat prior to donating. Light refreshments will be available upon completion of your donation.

Close to 2,000 men, women and children, including cancer, transplant and surgery patients, trauma victims, newborn babies and many more in our community need blood transfusions each day.

Please be a caring person and donate; the life you help to save may be that of a family member, friend or neighbor. Presently, the NYC blood supply is very low. For additional information, please contact Joe Boiko at 718-3203300, ext. 3409.

“Live and Let Live is Good – Live and Help Live is Better.”

—Joe Boiko

Wanda Randall and I attended the Community Board 10 Municipal Services Committee meeting on Wednesday, April 4th. CB #10 voted to approve alternate side parking street cleaning rules for the street behind Peartree Mall. I reported the trash condition bordering the Bay Tower lot fencing at Dreiser Loop and Co-op City Blvd. to CB #10 for resolution by the property owner. * The Section 2 Alliance is creating opportunities for, and facilitating the development of, networking skills among our youth.

The Riverbay Board Directors' election petition period has concluded. Please educate yourselves about the issues and the candidates. Read the Co-op City Times election editions. Attend the public forums. Make your own wellinformed decisions. Vote. Elections are determined by those who vote AND by those who do not vote.

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.

The general RRCG spring clean-up began Sunday from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Please join the Rivers Run Community Garden Earth Day Parade on Saturday, April 21st.

We endeavor to create meaningful experiences for our member families.

"Chance favors the prepared mind."–Louis Pasteur —Linda Collins

Laundry Carts

The laundry carts in the Riverbay laundry facilities in the basement of your buildings are provided for the convenience of all shareholders. These carts should not be removed from the laundry room.

Shareholders who are identified removing the carts from the laundry rooms will be assessed a $125 community fine for abuse of the premises.

Thank you for your cooperation.

—Riverbay Management

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Director’s Viewpoint

Jerome L. Rice Assistant Treasurer

As we approach the mid-term elections, we should not forget the needs of CO-OP City, particularly Section 5, often viewed as the forgotten section.

Not too long ago, Lt. Governor Kathy Hochul made a brief visit to CO-OP City on behalf of the governor.

During that brief meeting, some of the issues that were raised were: Power Plant, transfer of apartments and the return of all-inclusive bus services. However, one of the main concerns that was forgotten was the parking situation in Section 5. As shareholders, we must hold our elected officials accountable during the upcoming mid-term election. Speaking of buses, the MTA had a master plan far in advance when they changed the bus routes. They knew of the Bartow Mall and a five star hotel coming to the community

Don’t Forget Section 5

far in advance. The MTA’s perception of the shareholders in the community was evidently that we were “happy campers.”

Acting Chief David Perez – Battle-Tested Acting Chief David Perez has replaced retired Chief Frank Apollo. He has an extensive law enforcement record where he retired as a Captain in the NYPD. He is a community person who wants to know the needs of the community directly. The Security Committee asks that you all give him a chance to lead the men and women of CCPD. Because of his experiences, we know that there will be some changes to address some of the concerns in the community.

Some of the Security Committee recommendations are training for dispatchers and how to address the ongoing issues regarding illegal dogs.

Safety Ideas • I had a chance to walk around Buildings 10A, 22 and 32 and still see people opening the front doors for others who are simply waiting in the area to gain entry. Please think of both your neighbor and your

Building 21 Association

A Better and Better Every Day in Every Way CO-OP City is the best kept secret in New York, hands down. We must cooperate with each other in order to make and keep our community one of the best places to live in New York. How do we do that? Our intention is to answer that question in The Tank.

THINK TANK at Building 21 needs your input. Come out and lend your intention to The Tank every Friday evening, 8:30 -10 p.m. in the gathering room in the rear of Building 21B. All of us want a better CO-OP City, and the best way to have that is to be informed and to take advantage of the infrastructure that protects and guides us. “We,” the people of CO-OP City, have chosen to live here; in a Cooperative community. We are not tenants; we are cooperators and shareholders. A true cooperator gets involved.

Rewards Points Program is going “21 Strong” The 21 Association Rewards Point Program is underway… The rewards are for all 21 Association members, BUT NOT 21 ASSOCIATION BOARD MEMBERS. Note: A member is ANY shareholder who has paid their annual $5 dues to the Building 21 Association. Every shareholder of CO-OP City is eligible to be a paid member of The Building 21 Association.

The Section 4 Partnership of Co-op City’s 2nd Annual Ice Cream Social Saturday, August 11, 2-6 p.m. on the lawn, rear of Building 21. We already have sponsorship commitments from the Bagel Café of Bay Plaza, Bay Plaza Chiropractic Center and Altice Optimum. Whaaaahooo!!! We all scream for ice cream!!!

Floor Captains will make CO-OP City Work Better…

All we ask of anyone kind enough to be a Floor Captain: 1. CONTACT NUMBERS (FOR YOUR FLOOR ONLY) • LIST ALL EMERGENCY CONTACT NUMBERS AND DISTRIBUTE TO EACH NEIGHBOR 2. CO-OP CITY TIMES • PLACE THEM AT EACH APARTMENT DOOR (…on Saturdays) 3. PROMOTE: MEETINGS, CLUBS AND GATHERINGS 4. ENCOURAGE YOUR NEIGHBORS TO: • VOTE – VOTE – VOTE! IN THE RIVERBAY ELECTION

safety. Again, if they don’t have a key, then they should use the bell.

• Remember to remove your personal information off of any items prior to bringing it down to the basement for discard. Shed or darken out your name, this will prevent your information from being shared.

• Building 19 has a slogan, “Come in as neighbors, leave as friends.” Please check on our elders and see if you can do some errands for them like check their mailbox for them.

Next Security Committee Meeting A Security meeting is scheduled for April 18th at 7 p.m. sharp. I’m still waiting on those building presidents to attend my meetings so that we can work together for the betterment of the community. I am proud to hear directly from the executive officer from the 45th Pct. that crime remains down in the CO-OP City community; this is due to the hard working officers of CCPD. As security chair, we will continue to keep the hard working shareholders both informed and safe. #StayEngagedStayInvolved.

Save The Date…Thursday, April 26. The 21 Association will host its first “Pizza with A Cop Event.” This is will be a great opportunity to get acquainted with CCPD for you and your children. In the interest of making this a kidfriendly occasion, we will start at 6:30 p.m. You have three ways of gaining information about the 21 Association: EMAIL: 21association@gmail.com. CALL 347.504.1821. ATTEND the monthly meetings every 4th Thursday in The Gathering Room in the rear of the B-section. FYI, all monies collected (i.e., annual dues, etc.) are turned in to our treasurer and installed in the association’s bank account.

We are dedicated to the self-development and empowerment of every shareholder in CO-OP City. We are passionate about the community in which we live. Aren’t you? Join us at Building 21 sometime soon. Each one of us, multiplied by all of us, equals A FORCE FOR GOOD. See you around the neighborhood!

—Michelle Marbury

Carver Loop Civic Association

We’re very excited to announce the kick-off of the 2018 Carver Loop Civic Association Scholarship Awards!

The scholarship fund is dedicated to fostering the education of deserving Carver Loop adolescent residents who have shown the academic ability to move on to higher education. The committee has been charged with governing/granting scholarship awards for several years.

The scholarship criteria is as follows: • Current resident of Carver Loop (Building 11 A, B or C) • Must be 25 years of age or younger • Graduating high school senior, attending college, university, technical or vocational institution of higher learning in the fall of 2018 • Complete and submit all required documents/materials with scholarship application Applications are available in Building 11A from the lobby attendant, Wednesday through Sunday. The deadline for submission is May 9, 2018.

We encourage all eligible individuals to apply! —Toni Thomas

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Building 10 Association

Broun Place Townhouse Association

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Good day, everyone, just a few reminder items: From Broun Place Townhouse Association: The book has closed on Easter General Membership Meeting – We're looking forward to a full house this and Passover 2018. Speaking of books, “An American Family” by Khizer Khan, Tuesday, April 17th at 7 p.m. in the Bldg. 10 Association room (rear lobby Bldg. is a story not to be missed. Does the name, Khizer Khan sound familiar? Mr. 10B). Our guest speaker will be Mr. Luis Salazar, director, Janitorial Services. Khan is the father of a recipient of the medal of honor who was killed serving the We will also discuss plans for upcoming association events. Light refreshments U.S.A. This autobiography story traces his life. will be served. See you there.

The next meeting of the Broun Place Townhouse Association is Thursday, Game Night – This event will be held next Saturday, April 21st from 7 to 11 April 19, rm. 31, 7 p.m. Our guest resource is Michael Ambo, supervisor of the p.m. in the Bldg. 10 Association room. If you have your own cards and/or games, Buildings and Grounds Department. Michael is a well-informed, knowledgeable please bring them with you. Finger foods will be served, but you're welcome to resource. We look forward to hosting him. Come with questions! Thank you to add to the "menu." We always have a fun time, so come join us. the Co-op Times for publishing our photo of the new pedestrian, red-domed, Bake Sale – Once again, we're calling all bakers. Our 3rd Annual Bake Sale garbage can. It is for everyone’s daily use and holds wrappers, water bottles, will take place on Saturday, May 5th. Building 10's resident professional baker, empty bags and the like. It is not for house garbage. So please don’t try to stuff Lenise, will again lead this much anticipated event. The response and support we your kitchen garbage bag under the dome. That is a no, no! If caught, you will be received during the two previous events was astounding. We look forward to reported. having another successful outcome and thank everyone for their continued supThank you to our friend in Adler Place who took a walk through Broun Place. port. We truly appreciate you all. Flyers will be posted shortly with event particShe recognized as we have been saying, there is no Broun Place sign, not a street ulars. sign nor a Riverbay sign. Our next campaign will be for a street sign, a corner pole Nordic Lodge – On Saturday, July 28th, we will travel to this all-you-can-eat or the like. This week, there may be more information on this issue, identifying Lobsterfest Buffet. Trip includes a visit to Foxwood Casino (with bonus) and Broun Place Co-op City. Have you directed visitors and cabs, deliveries, etc. shopping at Tanger Outlet. The cost is $165 pp. If you missed the first deposit “drive down past Bellamy Loop, Broun Place is the townhouse cluster at the end?” date, a payment of $90 is due 4/20, $40 payment due 5/18 and balance due in full Congratulations, 3X over, to Captain/Acting Chief David Perez. We were very by 6/15. No refunds. Bus leaves from 140 Debs Place at 7:30 a.m. sharp. Only a favorably impressed by him when he attended our meeting last year. Good luck, couple of seats remain open so make your reservation now by calling (718) 320we will help in any way to make a smooth transition. Congratulations to our 2366 or (718) 320-4059. We will also accept payment in the Bldg. 10 AssociaMichael Ambo who has managed to acknowledge and give personal attention to tion room on the above dates and at the next General Membership Meeting. townhouse and high-rise properties throughout Co-op City.

Laundry Room – It's been noted that several laundry carts have gone missing Mr. Ambo is now acting director of Buildings and Grounds. Finally, congratufrom the laundry room. This is not personal property and the theft of services is lations to Ms. Vanessa Aldea on her promotion and again we are here to work frustrating and an inconvenience to all who use the laundry room. More importogether. Issues raised at the monthly Building and Grounds included grooming tantly, the cost to replace them falls on all of us, the shareholders (guilty parties and repairs of grounds. Broun shared with Adler on getting a spotlight repaired. included). Please have some consideration for your neighbors and follow the Ours is done, thank you very much. Off Co-op City grounds, call 3-1-1 for rules and protocol for laundry room etiquette. garbage and pot holes.

Have a marvelous week. Be good to yourself and to others.

Please remember discarded items, personal belongings, etc., are placed in the —Carol Campbell bins by the garages, not compactor sites. Please tie and secure all patio items.

April is a very windy month. Grounds, thank you for the neat sign posting that has now become customary for the flyer display box. It looks so much better and we can read the postings.

Hi, neighbors.

Neighbors, send your tidings through this weekly press release and bring your Thanks to all who attended our general meeting on Tuesday, March 27th, and news to us as well. We extend our heartfelt sympathy to all the folks feeling pain for participation in the election of new officers the installation of new officers or loss.

Wakanda forever! will be done at our next general meeting scheduled for Tuesday, April 24th at —Eva Lazaar 7:00 p.m. Doors open at 6:45 p.m.

Our new executive board is: President: Ms. H. Atkins, 1st Vice Pres. Ms. A. Kelly, 2nd Vice Pres. Ms. G. Brown, Corr. Secretary: Ms. D. Hughes, Rec. Secretary: Mrs. D. Tyson and Treasurer: Mrs. C. Sinkler. Our scheduled guest Shareholders, not tenants! speaker is A.L. Coronado, 2nd Lieutenant, New York Army National Guard Become involved in your building association! from NY State Citizen Preparedness Corps. Please attend this very important meeting, 50/50 drawing, and refreshments will be served. Looking forward to seeing all of you at this meeting.

Bake Sale is today starting at noon. Please come down and purchase your desserts for the weekend.

We welcome monetary donations and/or your favorite dessert. All proceeds go to Scholarship Awards Fund. Thank you.

All with that special day this month of April, Happy Birthday, and may it be all you want it to be enjoy! Be careful!

To the sick and homebound, we wish you a speedy recovery. Praying that you will be up and out to enjoy the summer. To the bereaved families, we give our deepest sympathies.

Stay Alert: If you see something, say something!

—Gertie Brown

Building 18 Association

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.

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Income Affidavits - Let's Avoid Some Problems

Director’s Viewpoint

Daryl Johnson

Some of our cooperators had a rough time with their income affidavits over the past few years. In fact, sharp statements were made when they found out they had to get additional documents after they submitted their income affidavit. So, now, let's see if we can avoid a few problems.

Follow The Instructions In the past, some of our cooperators received a surprise when they opened up their mail. In many cases, Riverbay was looking for verification of their total family income – parents and children. So, in some cases, the parents had to reach out and get official documents for everyone. Therefore, please make sure that your documents match up with your NYS tax forms.

There have been issues regarding surcharges. For instance, the instructions stated that all income affidavits must be submitted by April 30. Thereafter, some cooperators that filed their affidavit late were shocked to see a 50 percent surcharge on their carrying charges. So, please file your affidavits on time.

The instructions that were sent with the affidavit stated that we must submit documentation that we have co-op insurance. Penalty? Riverbay issued a $150 community complaint if that insurance information was not provided with the income affidavit.

So, please provide a copy of your co-op insurance documents.

Riverbay will be providing assistance to our cooperators on Monday, April 16, and Thursday, April 26, from 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. Here are the locations: Bartow, room 26; Dreiser, room 8; and Einstein, room 38.

Please keep in mind that income affidavits must be notarized. So, Riverbay will have notaries at these sessions. And, according to the Co-op City Times, cooperators, "must present two (2) forms of identification, one of which must be a picture of the individual."

Additional assistance will be provided by the following offices: Assemblyman Michael Benedetto's office, Dreiser, room 12; Congressman Eliot Engel's office, Dreiser, room 3; Multi-Service office, 140 Carver Loop.

I want to encourage everyone to avoid problems by reading and following all of the instructions that came with their income affidavit. Thereafter, please make sure that you submit all of the requested docu-

ments to Riverbay by April 30, 2018. Thank you.

Plus, we should consider having a discussion with Excess Income In Other a local television station. Working together, we can Mitchell-Lama Developments probably produce a great video at little or no cost to As you know, there are income limits in Mitchell- Co-op City. And, the station can cover their costs if Lama developments. However, a review of income they broadcast it with ads. So, this project could be a data from 2012 by state auditors revealed that some win-win situation for everyone. residents in other Mitchell-Lama developments had Then, of course we can have other events for our incomes that far exceeded the maximum income community. As an example, we can have a huge guidelines. event during a summer month on the greenway. And, For instance, a family in Brooklyn made more building associations can bring their grills, tables and than $800,000 in one year. Then, a family at a chairs. Thereafter, we can have a really nice time.

Mitchell-Lama development in the Bronx reported I'm going to be writing a lot of information about that they made more than $720,000 in one year. Also, this 50-year anniversary in the future. And, I hope two families in Manhattan had incomes of $1.1 mil- that everyone will have a great time. lion and $1.4 million.

Are You Okay - RUOK? Sure, they received the maximum surcharge of 50 A person can die in their apartment at any time. percent of their monthly charges. But, think, their Thereafter, it could take some time before someone monthly charges in their Mitchell-Lama develop- figures out what happened to them. So, our Public ment were extremely low from the start. So, a 50 per- Safety department has a calling program to check if cent increase was actually a drop in the bucket for you're okay. these families.

Here is how this program basically works. You Co-op City's 50-Year Anniversary will need to respond to a daily, computer generated We're getting close to the 50-year anniversary of call. No response? Your contacts will be notified.

Co-op City. And, according to an article in the Co-op Again, no response? Public Safety will go to your City Times from last week, a big party is being apartment. Please call 718-320-3330 if you would planned for the date that cooperators first moved like to enroll into this program. here, December 10. A committee was established to Close make plans for this celebration. And, currently, this Our community cares about you. So, please make "committee is currently looking at several catering a good decision to join the RUOK program. halls throughout the Bronx," according to this article.

Thank you.

A professional event planner was also hired to Questions or comments? Please send a letter to: check out a few places that could hold "approxi- Daryl H. Johnson, Riverbay Board Director, c/o mately 700 guests and residents."

Riverbay Corporation, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, Personally, I would like to see if we can do some- NY 10475. thing to teach everyone about the history of Co-op Also, please call me at 718-671-4544 if you would City. So, can we produce a nice video for everyone? like to have a discussion with me. Okay, that’s it for What was here before? Can we have input from a now. So, please have a wonderful week. And, may variety of cooperators on that video? Can that video God bless you and your family. Thank you. be posted on several websites and on our television channel?

As an example, YouTube has some really nice videos by David Hartman and Historian Bar r y Lew is o n th e history of NYC. These SECTION 5 • BUILDING 29C videos are very educa4240 HUTCHINSON RIVER PARKWAY EAST tional and a lot of fun to watch. However, there are many people that we can get to help us make a spectacular video.

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 was collecting membership dues to help pay for insurance and various programs we offer our shareholders. We thank you for your support. Affidavits were notarized at no additional cost upon becoming a member and we were glad to provide that service for you. Check the bulletin board for any additional times and dates of collections and notary. Thanks to our vice president, Vivian Campbell, for organizing the dates and contacting our volunteers. We want to thank the various volunteers who gave time out of their busy schedules to assist in the collection.

Earth Day Parade: On April 21 (rain date April 22nd), the Rivers Run Community Garden, in conjunction with the Co-op City Little League, will have a parade starting at approximately 10:00 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.

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

Building 13 Association

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Black Forum

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 courses: April 14 & May 12; 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 4 points from your driver’s license. Please make checks of $35, payable to ‘Black Forum of CO-OP City,’ and mail to P.O. Box 563, 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. Pick-up and drop-off are at Dreiser Loop, Asch Loop and Section 5. Please call 917-209-5334 or 718-3200033, if you have questions.

Sands Casino — Bethlehem, PA Saturday, June 16; $45. Round-trip transportation included. NO REFUNDS. Casino rebates: $20 slot & $5 food. Monies due by June 1. We'll collect monies now to reserve your seat. Call 917-209-5334 or 718-320-0033 for inquiries.

Emergency Food Program (10475 residents only) Our mission is to provide food pantry services to those facing economic hardships. Brand new guests 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. All hours are subject to change based on demand. New and currently registered guests are welcome to participate in extended hours.

Re-certification dates are TBA. Contact Reach out to us if you have questions, (718) 320-8035, or coopcityblack forum@gmail.com. We look forward to hearing from you.

—D. Illis

Building 31 A/B Association

We thank all of you who paid your 2018-19 dues to date and to those who have not paid yet or perhaps you were not able to pay during the collection period just know we will continue to accept your dues. Your association is the heartbeat of your building and we do this voluntarily to make a better home and community for all of us.

This past weekend, it was noticed that while the porter collected trash from each floor, there was an excessive amount of boxes and plastic bags being hauled away from the floors. From time to time, neighbors have complained about elevators being held up during the hours that the porters pick up from the compactor room on each floor. If he is hauling your boxes, it adds to his time. We all have a responsibility to dispose of garbage correctly. No boxes in the compactor room.

Take them to the basement. Those are yours to dispose of, not the porters. Same with bags of garbage which should go down the chute, not placed on the floor in the compactor room. Don’t be lazy about this as it can cause other problems for you and your neighbors. Call Maintenance for free exterminator services, if needed.

If you find this to be a problem on your floor, think of someone on the floor becoming a Floor Captain who can bring this complaint to the association so together we can try to resolve this issue. Each floor captain can report issues and seek solutions to maintain cleanliness.

Our raffle winners have not picked up their prizes yet – 31A/21E, 31B/4A, and 31A/23F. Call Marilyn, 718-320-231 or Robert, 718-320-2656.

Come join us at the Huntingdon Hills Playhouse bus trip, May 23rd, and stopping in at the Sands Casino in Pa., all for $100. For those who also love the sport of shopping, there’s a mall too. Join us please and support the scholarship committee.

See you at our meeting on April 24th; bring a neighbor.

—Marilyn McDaniel

Co-op City Working Families Party

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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. We embrace progressive values by modeling inclusion, respect, and fairness in all of our actions; we work to make Co-op City a stronger community; and we insist our representatives serve as our voice in Co-op City, in the Bronx, in Albany, and in Washington, D.C. No-IDC. Period.

The Independent Democratic Conference known as the IDC has been in the news lately. This group of Democrats who stood, caucused, and voted along with Trump Republicans in the NYS Senate have rejoined the Democratic party.

They’ve given up their cushy offices, much of their staff and other benefits supplied to them by Republican funds. Why? Because they all face primaries on September 13th.

No-IDC, one of the groups supporting the challengers for those NYS Senate seats, has greeted the reunification with calls of “Too Little, Too Late.” Every Sunday, Monday, and Wednesday, the No-IDC phone banking effort continues to remind voters in those senate districts why they should elect True Blue Democrats to replace those former IDC senators on the upcoming Democratic ticket.

Go to http://www.noidcny.org/take-action/volunteer to join the effort to turn NYS officially BLUE. Next Meeting/Officers Election The next meeting of the WFP is scheduled for Tuesday, April 24th at 7:30 p.m. in room 35, Einstein Community Center, Section Five. Usually, WF meetings are held on the third Tuesday of each month, but April needs to be an exception. At this meeting, we’ll select/elect new officers and begin our “rent party” activities to fund next season’s space. For more information, email: canzoneri.kelly@gmail.com.

—Kelly Canzoneri

Throwing garbage/objects from apartment windows is UNLAWFUL, DANGEROUS and could cause you to receive a community complaint and fine.

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Co-op City Seventh-day Adventist Church

God’s Cattle On A Thousand Hills?

What do you do when none of the cattle on a thousand hills (Psalms 50:10) seem to want to come down to your dry grass? What if the spacious place you so prayed for (Psalms 18:19) haven’t yet panned out? The popular teaching is that you will not want if you trust in God, and ask Him for some of His wealth, claiming the cattle upon a thousand hills, then waiting, and expecting a change of fortune.

It feels good to face our trials expecting an end (which we should!) awaiting our deliverance from God. Are not all our troubles allowed of God? How then do we account for a testimony of increase, and hide one of lack? At this point one is encouraged to exercise faith — sometimes in short commodity when in extreme situations. Faith, it is said, comes from hearing the word of God (Rom 10:17).

If we are claiming some of God’s cattle shouldn’t we know why He mentioned them in the first place? It seems that in Psalms 50, Asaph who wrote the Psalm, was commenting on the coming judgment (verse 3). Asaph is calling upon the people to hear the voice of Elohim, Yehovah, calling His people to repent from sin. It is a calling to the saints who have made a covenant with God by sacrifice (verse 5).

Asaph writes that God will testify against us (verse 7), letting the people know (verse 8) that the sacrifices they have been offering is not the one He required. Why should He, God, take their grudging offering from their barns?

Here comes the kicker—when He owns every beast of the forest, and the cattle upon a thousand hills are His. The assurance that is found in that passage comes in verse 11, “I know all the fowls of the mountains: and the wild beasts of the field are mine” (Psalms 50:12).

Find hope and deliverance in the promise that “Indeed, the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Don't be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows” (Luke 12:7). “Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the LORD thy God, he it is that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee” (Deuteronomy 31:6).

He is an on-time God, yes, He is! He will, in His time, bring you forth also into a large place (spacious place); and deliver you, because he delighted in you (Psalms 18:19).

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 p.m. – 6 p.m.

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

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., 347564-5722/Barbara W., 718- 320-0500.

• July 10-12th (Tues.-Thurs.), “Dover Downs Hotel & Casino.” Price: Double $400/Single $490. 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.). “Sister Act” at Westchester Broadway Theatre. Sold Out! Show time: 11:00 a.m. Contact: Marie Green-Ryan, 718-671-4949.

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 #19 718-379-0377 on Mondays and/or Thursdays, 2:00 p.m. - 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, 718-320-0539, regarding illnesses and bereavements.

Our next Jazz Up Your Health With A Senior Spa Day will be Wednesday, May 9th (not April 25th). Call Claudette D., 718-379-4784, or Hattie L., 718671-8449 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

Women’s Celebration Program – Next week Saturday, April 21, NCNW will present our 3rd Annual Women’s Program. This will be an afternoon free event in room 4, Dreiser Center. The theme, “I Love Me: Ways to Love Yourself!” focuses on the myriad ways women can love themselves more. The program will consist of inspirational speakers, dramatic presentations, creative activities and poetry readings. The emphasis will be on self-care, self-esteem and the strength of Black women. Calling all poets!! Poets in our community are urged to contact chairperson, Camille Worrell, if you are interested in taking part, at worrellswords@aol.com. The poetry segment of the program will begin at 1 p.m. The program will last from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Refreshments will be served.

Spirit Cruise Pre-Mothers’ Day Celebration – There are only a few tickets left if you would like to join us as we once again celebrate Mother’s 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) 6704012. Checks are payable to NCNW Co-op City Section and can be mailed to PO Box 93, Bronx, NY 10475. If we run out of tickets before we receive your check, your check will be returned. 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 19, 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 Council of Negro Women, Strong through Multi-Generational Commitment.”

We are expecting to be able to provide transportation, at an additional cost, for a limited number of attendees from Co-op City.

Happy Birthday to all our members with birthdays in the month of April!

—Joyce Howard

National Council Of Negro Women

Rivers Run Community Garden

On Thursday, April 19th, we will be having our monthly members meeting.

Michelle Sajous will do a presentation on companion planting and we will be giving away seeds. Also at the meeting, volunteers will be able to pick up their tee-shirt for the parade. There will be additional tees for sale.

We can’t wait until next Saturday when we co-host Earth Day 2018 with Co-op City’s Little League. (If it rains, we will see you Sunday).

The poster-making classes have been plenty of fun and it’s been a joy meeting the community’s up and coming artists. You will spot them with arms up, coloring the sky with obtainable action plans to help save the planet. This annual joint venture is fun-filled and for the whole family.

The CYO Cadet marching band and Co-op residents (and their guests) march/dance from the Section 3 stage to the League and the Garden for an afternoon of games, workshops, entertainment and food (while it lasts). We hope that you join us. There is something for everyone. If you are unable to march, that is okay. We will meet you at the garden and the baseball field.

In the meantime, if you’d like to take advantage of the opportunities to get your hands dirty and make your heart happy, there is always something that needs doing. Also, we are looking for artists to help paint the water containers.

Just stop by, pick up a brush or hammer and enjoy yourself. Dates are below.

Important dates (All are welcome): • Thursday, April 19th, 7 p.m., Dreiser, room 4, Member Meeting • Saturday, April 21st, 10 a.m., Earth Day/Family Day Parade • Sunday, May 20th, Bomba!! (details to follow) Membership requirements: $20 per year fee and 20 hours of work. There is a waiting list for beds. Members who are actively fulfilling the 20 hours of volunteer work requirement are moved up on the waiting list. Volunteers are welcome.

If you’d like to reach out to us, please email us at Rivers_run@yahoo.com or call Denise Shelley at 917-232-2982 or me at 718-671-3801.

—Gail Sharbaan

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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 Miracle Worker 2 On the third day a wedding took place at Cana in Galilee. Jesus’ mother was there, 2 and Jesus and his disciples had also been invited to the wedding. 3 When the wine was gone, Jesus’ mother said to him, “They have no more wine.”–John 2:1-3 (NIV) One of the proudest moments of my life was walking my daughter down the aisle to be joined in marriage to her husband. I remember how high our expectations were that day. All the planning, all the preparing, we wanted everything to be perfect for the bride and groom.

It’s interesting to me that Jesus’ first miracle happened at a wedding. Unlike our culture, where all the emphasis is on the wedding ceremony itself, in Jesus’ day the main event was the reception feast. In fact, to run out of wine during the feast would be just as disastrous as if the bride never showed up at all. Wine was a symbol of joy…to run out of wine at the wedding would mean the marriage would have no joy.

We need a miracle when we have a high level of expectation, and life causes those expectations to fall short?

Maybe today you’ve found yourself in a similar situation…

Maybe you had high expectations for your marriage, and it seems like now it’s falling apart. Perhaps you never pictured yourself getting sick or injured, but now, that is your reality and you’re in need of a miracle. Whatever situation you find yourself in today, may I suggest you take your eyes off the problem and fix them on God. Most of the time when we’re in need of a miracle, we focus on the problem, and try to fix things in our own strength. Notice that Mary brought the problem to Jesus, but she trusted Him with the outcome…

5 His mother said to the servants, “Do whatever he tells you.” 6 Nearby stood six stone water jars, the kind used by the Jews for ceremonial washing, each holding from twenty to thirty gallons.[b]7 Jesus said to the servants, “Fill the jars with water;” so they filled them to the brim. –John 2:5-7 (NIV) While waiting for our miracle, we need to do what Jesus tells us to do. God is famous for doing things that don’t make sense to us. It would’ve been easier for Jesus to refill the wine bottles, but Jesus used the ceremonial washing jars instead. You may be waiting for God to work the way you want Him to, but God will often ask us to do something that doesn’t make sense, to show us that He is the miracle worker in our life. He wants to pour joy back into your situation. It’s our job to have faith and trust Him in the process, knowing that God is working things out for our good. (Romans 8:28) Bring your problem to Jesus today, He can do more than you can think or ask!

We invite you to join us tomorrow as we continue our teaching series Jesus Is. —Pastor Mike Tolone

NAACP Co-op City Branch #2210 Defend The Dream, Pledge To Vote Dear shareholders, The public assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in April 1968 rocked our nation. His murder sent a powerful shock wave through the soul of America, placing the nation at political and social crossroads.

As cities reeled from rage, most Americans had already forgotten the damning and prophetic report published only a month earlier. Officially called the National Advisory Commission on Civil Disorders, the Kerner Commission identified systemic racism and poverty as the causes of recent rebellions and warned of the urgency of addressing America's deepening racial divide. Yet, most of the Kerner Commission's recommendations were utterly ignored.

Today, many of the same cities bear the scars of physical and economic injuries. King's 1965 call to action remains just as true: “We must face the honest fact that we still have a long, long way to go before the problem of racial injustice is solved.”

As we remember King and Kerner, we will not do so in solemn reflection but instead with resolve. Join our fight to defend the dream and make democracy work for all of us.

Our Next Meeting April 22nd at 3 p.m. at 135 Einstein Loop, rm. 36; bring a friend. Are you and your children or grandchildren a member? I only ask that you stay engaged, stay involved. Join the NAACP because your vote is your voice. Don’t be on the sidelines of justice. For more Info. Call (718) 320-3210 asks for Brenda Brown, Secretary.

Community Service Awardees The list of honorees was chosen by the members and will be honored on September 22nd for their service in the community – Matthew Miller, Frank Apollo, Leslie Peterson, Christopher Simmons and Michelle Sajous.

In solidarity…

—Jerome L. Rice

Co-op City Little League League Awarded $5,000 Grant from SNY Play Ball; Opening Day April 14th

Through the collaborative efforts of President Joe Roman and Vice President Hector Ayala, the Co-op City Little League has been awarded SNY Play Ball’s top grant of $5,000. Our league was chosen out of over 200 little leagues from around the Tri-State area.

This money will be used to install a new public address system, a batting cage and general repairs to the fences and dugout benches. Co-op City Little League will be honored and presented with the $5,000 check at a pregame ceremony before the Mets game at CitiField on Tuesday, May 15th at 6:45 p.m.

The league is also happy to announce that Opening Day games will take place on Saturday, April 14th at the little league fields. The T-Ball division gets things started with games at 11:15 a.m. and the Farm division will begin play at 12:45 p.m. The Minor and Major divisions will also start play on Saturday with the Minors, managed by Mike Arroyo, beginning at 3:45 p.m. and the Majors coached by Joe Roman and Harry Cintron starting at 6 p.m. Both games will also be at Co-op City little league fields.

Finally, along with the Rivers Run Community Garden (honoring Earth Day), Co-op City Little League will have its annual parade beginning at 10 a.m. The parade route will be from the stage on the Greenway to the little league fields on Co-op City Boulevard. T-Ball games will immediately follow the parade. Come join us for all of these great activities. Should you have any interest in donating or sponsoring Co-op City Little League, please call Joe Roman directly at 914-262-9697.

—Joe Roman

Co-op City Sports

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Building 26 Association

Happy April greetings to all of our Co-op City families, friends, merchants, and especially our new residents. Although April has been much colder than usual, get out and enjoy the beauty of Co-op City by taking a leisurely stroll throughout our community.

Congratulations to everyone celebrating birthdays, anniversaries, new births, and other celebrated events during the month of April.

Well wishes for a speedy recovery to those of you who are sick, hospitalized, or homebound. Be a good neighbor and check in on your elderly and/or sick neighbor.

Our sincere condolences to those families who have unfortunately experienced the loss of a loved one. May God bless you with strength during your difficult time of bereavement.

Sincere thanks to Mr. Joe Boiko, director of Elevator Services for Co-op City, for attending our monthly association meeting. Mr. Boiko explained that he oversees elevator services throughout our community and also supervises our 35 laundry rooms. He also updated us on the following: Laundry Rooms – There will be new washing machines, 30 pound, 40 pound, and 50 pound machines installed along with new dryers. Cooperators will also be able to replenish their laundry cards via debit/or credit cards online like E-Z Pass.

And there will be non-cash replenishment stations located at each CSO office and adjacent to the Public Safety office in Bartow. The non-cash replenishment station in Bartow will be available 24 hours. A $5 gift card will be provided to each residence for use in the new machines. The cost for the new machines will increase slightly.

Elevators – There will be new state-of-the-art gearless elevators installed beginning with the Chevron, Triple Core, and Tower buildings. They will have brighter interior lights. In case of a power failure, the elevators will immediately switch from electricity to an EMS battery backup system, whereby they will stop on the floor above or below to allow you to exit. When power is restored, the elevator will return to running on electricity.

New Intercom System and New Lobby Doors … will be installed in all buildings. A fob will be issued (not keys) to open the lobby and rear building

Co-op City Toastmasters Club

Co-op City Toastmasters welcomes one and all to join us on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month. Now is an especially exciting time because a brand new educational program is getting started. We “roll out” the newest educational program of Toastmasters International, the world’s leader in improving one’s public speaking and leadership skills, next month May 2018!! Our club will host several presentations in the coming months to acquaint everyone to this program called “Pathways.”

Meetings begin at 7:30 p.m. sharp in the Bartow Mall, 2049 Bartow Ave., lower level. If you have long wanted to find easy 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 any 1st and 3rd Thursday at 7:30 p.m.

In “Pathways,” we will all start at the beginning, but nothing else changes.

We will continue to 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 be the first to experience Toastmasters International Pathways. 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

doors. One fob per resident listed on the income affidavit will be distributed.

And, if you possess a parking lease, Management is looking to have your residential fob programmed to also open the garage doors.

Emergency Contact – Mr. Boiko highly recommends that you update your emergency contact with Riverbay. Forms are available at your CSO and/or Bartow management office.

Emergency Alert System Phone Tree and Are You Okay forms are also available.

Pat Cippolaro will be available to notarize Income Affidavits from 5-7 p.m. on Tuesday, 4/17; Monday, 4/23; Tuesday, 4/24, and Wednesday, 4/25, in the rear lobby of 2420 Hunter Avenue. Affidavits must be signed in her presence; no exceptions.

If you see something, please say something by calling 9-1-1 for emergencies, and 3-1-1 for non-emergencies. Please dispose of your garbage into the nearest receptacle. Help to keep our community beautiful!

—Yuvonne Lewis

Open Door Ministries True Love is measured in Action Jesus, Others, You – J.O.Y. Full sermon @ opendoorministries.net

I John 3:16 This is how we know what love is: Jesus Christ laid down his life for us. And we ought to lay down our lives for our brothers and sisters. 17 If anyone has material possessions and sees a brother or sister in need but has no pity on them, how can the love of God be in that person? 18 Dear children, let us not love with words or speech but with actions and in truth.

Love – an intense feeling of deep affection; fondness, tenderness, warmth, intimacy, attachment, endearment; compassion, care, regard, solicitude, concern, friendliness, kindness, charity, goodwill, sympathy, altruism, unselfishness, philanthropy, benevolence, fellow feeling.

Truth – that which is in accordance with fact or reality; veracity, sincerity, candor, honesty; accuracy, correctness, validity, factuality, authenticity.

Jesus – John 14:15 “If you love me, keep my commands. 16 And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another advocate to help you and be with you forever — 17 the Spirit of truth. The world cannot accept him, because it neither sees him nor knows him. But you know him, for he lives with you and will be in you. 21 Whoever has my commands and keeps them is the one who loves me.

The one who loves me will be loved by my Father, and I too will love them and show myself to them.” 23 Jesus replied, “Anyone who loves me will obey my teaching. My Father will love them, and we will come to them and make our home with them. 24 Anyone who does not love me will not obey my teaching.

These words you hear are not my own; they belong to the Father who sent me.

Others – Micah 6:8 He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God. You – John 12: 25 Anyone who loves their life will lose it, while anyone who hates their life in this world will keep it for eternal life. 26 Whoever serves me must follow me; and where I am, my servant also will be. My Father will honor the one who serves me. Luke 14:26 “If anyone comes to me and does not hate father and mother, wife and children, brothers and sisters—yes, even their own life—such a person cannot be my disciple. 27 And whoever does not carry their cross and follow me cannot be my disciple.

Sunday services are at 11 a.m. in Bartow Community Center, room 28.

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

Blessings in Christ.

—Pastor Luis Ramos

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Baychester Visual Arts Association

The new year has begun and if you enjoy being creative, painting will give you much satisfaction. 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. The demonstration will be held in room #5 in the Dreiser Community Center and it begins at 1 p.m. It is free and open to the public.

An art show and flea market will take place in our room #5 in the Dreiser Community Center on Sat., May 5th. Come and see beautiful artwork and gifts at reasonable prices just before Mother’s Day. The show will be from noon until 4 p.m.

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 201-862-0847 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

Section 5 Association

Community Protestant

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 12:00 noon Prayer Meeting and Bible Study – Wednesday at 7 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 noon, 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.

Sunday, April 22nd at 11:00 a.m. – Observance of ALL CLUBS DAY honoring some of the organizations of our church. On this special occasion of the organizations we are celebrating, we extend our prayers and thanks for their continued, loyal support of our church.

All are welcome.

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) 671-6122, 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

Greetings, neighbors. The Section 5 Association has been meeting and held its Election of Officers for the next two years: president, Robert Hedgepeth; vice president, Bill Gordon; secretary, Pauline Warren; correspondence secretary, Hattie Overman and treasurer, Alethea Cherebin.

General Meeting – It was suggested by Alethea Cherebin and approved by the association to have one General Meeting each quarter. On that note: Monday, April 16, at 7 p.m., General Meeting to be held at building 33, ground level, Sect. 5 Association room. We welcome our cooperators to join us, bring written issues, ideas and concerns.

The association will move forward with issues that concern Section 5. Members of the Section 5 Association attended the joint ad hoc and CB #10 Municipal Services meeting on Wednesday, April 4, at 7:30 p.m. at the Dreiser auditorium.

Discussions of alternate side parking at Givan Avenue between Rombouts Avenue and Peartree to allow cleaning of the streets and summons will be issued of violations.

The underpass here in Section Five is still being investigated as to who own this property. In the interim, Riverbay and the Parks Department are keeping this area clean. The local bus issues are to be discussed with our local officials.

District Manager Matthew Cruz of CB #10 has requested that issues be submitted in advance to the community board before the meetings are held.

Mission Statement – The mission of the Section Family Owned and Operated Five Association is to obtain the maximum quality of • Large Chapel • Pre-need counseling life for all shareholders residing in Section 5. To act on premises as a liaison between Management and the building • Out of town services • Ample Parking and townhouse associations in all problem areas. To on premises assist maximum participation in each individual • Cremations association and to enlighten and educate all share• Casket Showroom holders in Section 5.

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Bartow Mon., Apr. 16

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.20

Thu., Apr. 19

Wed., Apr. 18

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. 17

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 Color Your Stress Away 11 a.m., Rm. 4 Orange Pineapple juice BBQ Chicken leg Basic Cell Phone & iPad training Turkey drumsticks 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. quarters Mashed sweet Mind Teasers 12 p.m.-1 p.m., Rm. 4 Baked macaroni Diabetes Support Group 1 p.m. – Last potatoes & cheese Monday of the month Green beans Bereavement Counseling 1 p.m., Rm. 13 Braised collard Whole wheat bread Gentle Yoga 1:15-2 p.m., Rm. 2 greens Intermediate Yoga 2-3 p.m.

Alt: Egg 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.

Garlic chicken meatAlert & Alive 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Matinee Movie 10 a.m., Rm. 45 balls Oven baked pork (New) Computer Class – Rm. 13 Rice w/corn chops Beginner 11:00 a.m. – noon Health & Wellness Support Group Winter blend vegetables Steamed carrots Cultural Dance 10:30 – 11:30am, Aud. B 10–11 a.m.

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

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

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

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 20th, May 4th & 25th, 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.

If you are 50-59 years old, we invite you to join Co-op City NORC’s Cross Roads Program, “Explore you future.” Two Workshops, April 17th & 24th, 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. JASA main office, 2049 Bartow Avenue. Space is limited, call 929-399-1398 to reserve a seat.

St. Mary’s Pool – $3. Fri., April 20th & 27th.

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.

Central Avenue – Christmas Tree Store, Trader Joe’s & Amazing Savings, Thurs., April 19th; $13. Bartow, 9:30 a.m.; Einstein, 9:45 a.m. & Dreiser, 10 a.m.

Kosher

Non-Kosher

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

–11 a.m.; Intermediate 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Only 6 seats available.

Orange pineapple juice Baked whiting fish Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session Beef Moussaka fillets 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

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

Home fries Whole wheat bread Sewing 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. w/peppers & onions Fresh fruit Tai Chi 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Steamed vegetables African Brazilian Dance 1 p.m., Rm. 2 Alt: Tuna Nicoise Art Class 1–3 p.m.

Yoga 2 p.m. – 3 p.m., Rm. 2

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.

Orange juice Salmon cakes Kasha Varnishkes Carrot salad Whole wheat bread Fruit cocktail Alt: Chicken salad

(New) S.A.I.L Exercise Class 10 a.m. Apple juice 10:45 a.m.

Honey apricot glazed Crochet & Knitting 10 a.m.-12 p.m. chicken, Potato kugel Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session Steamed broccoli 9:30 a.m.-10 a.m., 11 a.m.-12 p.m. & cauliflower Meditative Moments 11 a.m.-12 p.m., Rm. 8 Whole wheat bread Pokeno 3rd Fri,. 1 p.m.- 2:30 p.m.

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

Chicken cacciatore Brown rice Green bean sauté

Hamburgers Plain Hamburger bun Baked sweet potato Tossed salad w/dressing

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

Stew Leonard’s – Mon., April 23rd; $5. Bartow, 9:30 a.m.; Einstein, 9:45 a.m.; Dreiser, 10 a.m.

Aldi – Mon., April 23rd; $2. Bartow, 9:30 a.m.; Einstein, 9:45 a.m.; Dreiser, 10 a.m.

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

Tanger Outlet Mall – Wed., April 25th; $18.

Bartow, 8:30 a.m.; Einstein, 8:45 a.m.; Dreiser, 8:45 a.m. (6 seats available).

Sands Casino – Bethlehem, Pa., Sat., April 28th; $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.

Ridgehill – Rescheduled for Mon., April 30th; $7. Bartow, 9:30 a.m.; Einstein, 9:45 a.m.; Dreiser, 10 a.m. (9 seats available).

(Free 2-hour tour) The Museum of Modern Art – Tues., May 1st; 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.

Emergency Preparedness Presentation – Thurs., May 3rd, Dreiser Center, room 4, 11 a.m.12 p.m. Information about General Ready New York

Presentation, Seniors and Disabilities, and Access and Functional Needs, and Hurricane Preparedness.

Mother’s Day event – Fri., May 11, 177 Dreiser Loop, Audit. B, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. $5 in advance, $7 at door. Menu: oxtails, peas and rice, sautéed string beans, salad, rolls and dessert. Kosher meals by request ONLY. Annual Co-op City Health & Wellness Fair – Dreiser Audit., 177 Dreiser Loop, Wed., May 16th, 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.

Sister Act @ the Westchester Broadway Theatre – Wed., June 20th, $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” at the Sight & Sound Theater – Tues., July 10th, $130. Refreshments will be provided.

Deluxe Motor Coach transportation. Enjoy a delicious family-style luncheon at the Good & Plenty Restaurant from 1-2 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. Forty-five seats available. Payment deadline: June 22nd.

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Scheduling Activities Calendar

Goose Island Seniors

games (bowling, etc.) from 10:30 a.m.

With sorrow, we announce the 4:30 p.m. Come and play. Members passing of an outstanding member, only.

Members may bring a friend or Jeanne Delmonico. She was a great two to play with them ($1 is collected helper and a bundle of joy. We will for snacks). miss her greatly. Our condolences to Sands Casino — Thursday, May the family. Memorial Service to be 24th, in Bethlehem PA. Price $35. announced.

Bonus: $20 slot play, $5 for food.

Bingo — Wednesday, April 18th, is WAITING LIST ONLY. Time 8:30 a.m. canceled for the Spring Indoor Picnic.

All money is due by April 18th. You Spring Indoor Picnic — Wednesmay also mail check or call Stephen for day, April 18th at 1:30 p.m. with check pick-up arrangements. Make Stephen in our club room #39. Memcheck out to: Goose Island Seniors. bers only. $3 donation. It's a cover Address at end of article. dish picnic, so if you want to cook or Sister Act — Friday, June 15th, at bring something feel free. No cash Jeanne Delmonico the Westchester Broadway Theatre, donation, if food, drink or dessert is Elmsford, NY. Come and enjoy a delicious lunch donated. Let's have a fun afternoon together playing and a terrific show. WAITING LIST ONLY. Time: 9 games and winning prizes. a.m. Price $79. For free check pick-up, call Stephen.

Matinee Movie — April 17th, this Tuesday, at Nunsense — Thursday, August 20 at Hunterdon 9:45 a.m. for refreshments with Stephen in room Hills Playhouse, Hampton, N.J. Time: 8:30 a.m. #45. Feature movie: “Joyful Noise” with Queen Price: $86 for lunch and show. Musical, comedy.

Latifah, Dolly Parton and others. (A competitive church choir competing in gospel contest). Musical, Let's have a great day together.

Run For Your Wife — Thursday, September 27th comedy. 2 hrs. All are welcome, ($1 is collected for at Hunterdon Hills Playhouse, Hampton, N.J. Time: refreshments and snacks).

Game Days — Tuesdays and Thursdays. Our 8:30 a.m. Price: $86 for lunch and show. Spend an club room is set up for Dominoes, Spades, UNO, enjoyable day with us.

Kalooki, Mahjong and now exercise DVD and Wii To all members: Happy Birthday and Happy

AARP Chapter #4997

FYI: AARP Driver Safety 2-day Class scheduled for Wednesday, June 20 and Thursday, June 21, 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. To enroll, call Errol Colton, Equality Adult Education, 718-459-9597.

FYI-2: Holiday Luncheon scheduled for Wednesday, December 5th at Marina Del Ray; $90/ person, 12 p.m.-4 p.m. See Stella for tickets.

Get-Well Wishes to Alethia Stroud.

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 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.

Meet at 7:30 a.m. at Asch Loop in front of the library. Departure at 8:00 a.m. SHARP. 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, 718-3797962.

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; three 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 five 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 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.

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

Good health to all.

—Stephen Roberts, Sr.

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Church of New Vision

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

Church of the New Vision is designed to meet the spiritual needs of God’s people. Serving the community for over 45 years, we offer a warm, friendly, spirit-filled atmosphere of Christian love. All are welcome.

Order of Services Sunday Worship Service: 8 a.m. and 11 a.m.

Adult and Youth Sunday School: 9:45–10:45 a.m.

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

Wednesday Night Prayer and Bible Study: 7:00 – 8:30 p.m.

Youth Ministry: Fridays, 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.

• Saturday, April 14th, the Usher Board is sponsoring a Fish Fry, 12:00 – 5:00 p.m.

• Join us in celebrating Women’s Day, Sunday, April 29th at the 11:00 a.m. service. Rev. Anne L. Palmore will be the speaker. Theme: “Women Living as God’s Temple” (I Corinthian 3:16), and to give this celebration a special touch, women are asked to wear white. Light refreshments will be served.

• Saturday, May 19th, the NCFC Youth Ministry will be hosting the “Walking with God” Fashion Show at 2:00 p.m. Donation $20, dinner is included.

To purchase a ticket or participate in the show, please contact the church or Sis. Dominique Hodge at 475-225-1878.

Church of the New Vision is located at 115 Einstein Loop, Bronx, NY 10475. Office: (718) 6718746 or (203) 374-3020. Mailing address: P.O. Box 75303, Bronx, NY 10475. Visit our Facebook page: Church of the New Vision concerning upcoming events and trips, or call the church.

—Sis. Carol Haque

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

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Traditional Synagogue

General Information: The Traditional Synagogue is located in Section 5, 120 Erdman Place, in the rear lobby of Building 27B. We are on the ground floor of Building 27B. It’s handicap accessible, 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.

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 14, at 8:17 p.m.

Candle Lighting for Friday, April 20, at 7:22 p.m.

Yiskor Donations: Please remember your departed loved ones by honoring your Yiskor donation. Mail your donation to the Traditional Synagogue, 120 Erdman Pl. Lobby, Bronx, NY 10475, Building 27B. Att:

Marilyn.

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 an 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, good health.

—Gary Schwartz

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

The Passover and Easter holidays are over and the weather is finally warming up.

Our next trip is Sunday, May 6; we are 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 only costing you $10 round trip 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 women 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, 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

Pentecostal Tabernacle

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The Pentecostal Tabernacle welcomes everyone to attend Worship Service at 100 Co-op City Blvd., Building 22A, Bronx, N.Y. 10475.

“Watch and pray, lest you enter into temp- Presiding Bishop Linda Spence, D.D. Sundays: Sunday School for all age group starts at 10:30 a.m. tation. The spirit indeed is willing, but the (Cathedral) will also be in attendance to parMid-day Worship Service begins at 11:45 a.m. flesh is weak.” Matthew 26:41 ticipate in the Ordination. Light refreshWednesday: prayer and fasting service will be held at 11 a.m.Spiritual Food for Thought: There are ments will be served following the service.

12:30 p.m. Bible study and prayer meeting will be held every many things that will draw your attention The Food Pantry will reopen on Saturday, Wednesday evening at 7:30 p.m. away from God. But, you must be like the April 28th from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.; all Friday: Youth service begins at 7:30 p.m. watchman on the wall who looks for poten- welcome. Greater Love’s Prayer Warriors Focus: The hope of the church is to be caught up in the first tial danger and takes precautionary action to will be available to pray for you upon resurrection and to be with the Lord forever. The bride of Christ thwart disaster. God would have you be request. Donation of non-perishables, toiwill be privileged to rule and reign with Jesus Christ during one awake and alert and ready to overcome the letries, frozen foods are welcome & gratethousand years of peace. powers of darkness sent against you. Watch! fully accepted.

And I saw an angel come down from heaven, having the key of Senior Pastor Boyce Landrum and Pastor Weekly Schedule the bottomless pit and a great chain in his hand. And he laid hold Carol Landrum and the Greater Love family Church phone: 347-920-5607 on the dragon, that old serpent, which is the devil, and Satan, and welcome you to worship with us on Sunday Sunday Morning Bible Study (Adult): bound him a thousand years, and cast him into the bottomless pit, mornings at 11:30 a.m. (Sunday School 10:00 a.m. and shut him up, and set a seal upon him, that he should deceive Children’s Sunday School: 10:00 a.m. begins at 10:00 a.m.). Worship at Greater the nation no more, till the thousand years should be fulfilled, Sunday Morning Continental Breakfast: Love Refuge Ministries means gathering And after that he must be loosed a little season. Revelation with people of all ages and cultures to 11:00 a.m.

20:1-3 & 6 Sunday Morning Worship: 11:30 a.m. express our love for God, our Heavenly Blessed and holy is he that hath part in the first resurrection: on Children’s Church: 1st, 3rd & 5th SunFather, and Jesus Christ, our Savior. Greater such the second death hath no power, but they shall be priests of Love is conveniently located at 900 Co-op day: 11:30 a.m.

God and of Christ, and shall reign with him a thousand years.

Holy Communion – First Sunday City Blvd. (Bldg. 2A), on the ground level, Revelation 20:6 Salvation Teaching (Combined Class): Bronx, N.Y. 10475; main entrance – red butSatan will be bound and cast into the bottomless pit for one ton. Parking is available for a nominal fee in First Sunday, 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. thousand years while Jesus Christ rules the world in righteousness.

Adult Bible Study/Discipleship Class: Garage #1 on Darrow Place.

He will not be simply restrained as he is now, but his power and All are invited to attend the Ordination Tuesday evenings: 7 p.m. influence will be absent from the earth. People who sin against Mid-Week Prayer – Wednesday at 1 p.m.

Service for our Walking Deacons: Harvey God in that day will do so out of the wickedness of their heart. In Prayer Line: Thursday 9 p.m. - 10 p.m.

Fullwood and Richard States tomorrow, addition, the knowledge of the Lord will be increased in all the Sunday, April 15th at 4:00 p.m. The guest (Dial 712-770-4010 – Access code: 527976) earth. What glorious day that will be for generations who are Food Pantry: 4th Saturday, 10 a.m.–12 p.m. speaker for the afternoon is Elder-Elect Raycounted worthy to live in the millennial kingdom of Jesus Christ Choir Rehearsal: Friday, 7:30 p.m. mond Saddler of the Cathedral United Bapthe son of David! Matthew 25:31-33 states: When the son of man —Pastor Carol Landrum tist Church on Boston Road in the Bronx; shall come in his glory, and all the holy angels with him, then shall he sit upon the throne of his glory: And before him shall be gathered all nations: and he shall separate them one from another, as a shepherd divideth his sheep from the goats: And he shall set the sheep on his right hand, but the goats on the left. All of the redeemed, including the Today, tickets are on sale in Dreiser starting at 5 p.m. This amazing play coming to tribulation martyrs, shall reign with Christ as kings and priests. Since we Co-op City is the award winning live production of “The Meeting.” Showtime is at 7 are heirs and joint-heirs with Christ, the role of the church in the millenp.m. Be sure to arrive early. nial reign will be to serve as king’s and priests in His kingdom.

This well-versed performance allows us to be a fly on the wall as Dr. Martin Luther Revelation 1:6 & 5:10 And hath made us kings and priest unto God King Jr. and Malcom X meet in a hotel room to plan. Tickets may be bought at the and his father, to him be glory and dominion forever and ever Amen. And door for $25. To guarantee that you don’t miss out, you can get your tickets right now hast made us unto our God kings and priest: and we shall reign on the while they last at: themeetingatcoopcity.eventbrite.com. earth.

Our next general meeting will be Tuesday, May 8th, in room #15 at the Dreiser For further information, please call 718-324-0334 or 646-345-6707.

Center. All are welcome to attend at 7 p.m. There will be announcements and impor—Rev. R. Sibblies tant information available. Culture, economics, health and education will be our focus in 2018.

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 Pastor & Evangelist Vernon Little greets everyone in the name of Jesus, courses. For more information, email us at aaaccpower@gmail.com. that name which is above every name. We want you to know that you are The Association sponsors the following ongoing programs and encourages your welcome in this house of the Lord! It is His house by ownership: it is our participation. house by stewardship: and it can be your house by membership; so come Acting Classes – Children’s and Adult classes are available. Contact: Meca Talent. on in and join with us. May God bless you in this house!

For more information, call us at: 646-373-4122.

Giving quietly and generously reflects God’s generosity. It should Belly Dance Classes – Wednesdays, 7:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, room #2. For a never be about us. Let’s look at scripture to support this. nominal fee, you will have fun and stay in shape. For more information, call Xonia, Matthew 6:1-4 says: 646-301-9438.

1 “Be careful not to practice your righteousness in front of others to be Specialized Workshops /Programs – Life Group workshops (Understanding My seen by them. If you do, you will have no reward from your Father in Money/My Relationships/My Politics/My culture. heaven.

Evening Line Dance Classes – Dance to Soul, Latin, and Gospel music on Thurs2 “So when you give to the needy, do not announce it with trumpets, as days, 7:00 p.m. in Dreiser Center, room #2. Also 1st and 3rd Tuesdays in Einstein, the hypocrites do in the synagogues and on the streets, to be honored by Section #5. Call Cynthia, 917-903-7073. others. Truly I tell you, they have received their reward in full.

Institute of Youth/Adult Study Group – Meets every 2nd and 4th Monday, 3 But when you give to the needy, do not let your left hand know what Dreiser Center, room #15, 7 p.m. Contact Haru Maat, harumaat@msn.com. your right hand is doing, Music, Rhythm & Dance – Most Fridays, 7:30 p.m., Dreiser Center, rm. 15; most 4 so that your giving may be in secret. Then your Father, who sees what Saturdays, 10:00 a.m., Dreiser Center, room #2. Call Keith, 917-561-6211. is done in secret, will reward you.

Yoga & Pilates Mat Classes – Classes on Tuesday, 7:15 p.m., Dreiser Center, rm.

Invitation: Sweet Hour of Prayer is today at 3 p.m. Sunday School is 2. Lose weight, tone and strengthen your muscles with exercises that reduce stress tomorrow at 10 a.m. Our Sunday Morning Worship Service is at 11 a.m. through breathing techniques. For more information, call 718-671-8364.

Every 3rd Sunday following the morning worship, we serve Holy ComYoga And Zumba – Classes on Saturday start at 9:30 in Dreiser Center, room #2. munion.

General Membership Meeting – The next meeting will be Tuesday, May 8th. If you Vernon Little just released a new EP titled ‘Double Minded’ on iTunes, are unable to attend the meeting, please read our weekly column for updates. Also, if Amazon, Spotify, etc. It’s a fusion of Gospel, R&B and Rap. He also has you wish to join or update your membership, please send a check or money order (DO videos on YouTube. You will be blessed, encouraged and inspired.

NOT MAIL CASH) of $15 for a single membership or $25 for families to: AfricanWe are located at 171 Dreiser Loop in Section 1. Our phone # is (347) American Association of Co-op City, P.O. Box 702, Co-op City Station, Bronx, NY 276-4925. Jesus loves you, and so do we!

10475. Donations are welcomed. Like us on Facebook: CoopcityAfricanamericanas—Evangelist Vernon Little soc/email us at: aaaccpower@gmail.com.

—Kevin Lambright

African-American Association

Faith In God Church & Bible Institute

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Income Affidavits

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

Any cooperators 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.

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.

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Be sure to cast your vote in the 2018 Riverbay Board of Directors election from May 16-23, 2018.

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