Co-op City Times 04/16/16 by Co-op City Times

Vol. 51 No. 16

Saturday, April 16, 2016

12 candidates officially certified to run in 2016 Riverbay Board election 1 disqualified later in the week BY ROZAAN BOONE

At the Candidates’ Meeting on Tuesday night, April 12, the 2016 Election Committee officially certified 12 of the 13 candidates who turned in their qualifying petitions to compete in the 2016 Riverbay Board of Directors election, however, by week’s end, one candidate was disqualified. After the candidates submitted their qualifying petitions on Monday, April 4, the end of the petition period, the signatures on the petitions were checked for their validity. The Election Committee also worked with the Riverbay Finance Department to verify that none of the potential candidates were indebted to the Riverbay Corporation. The twelve candidates who were certified for this year’s Board election on Tuesday, April 12, in the order that their

names would appear on the ballot on election day, Wednesday, May 18, are Kevin Lambright, Frank Belcher, Claudia Sampson, Stanley Frere, Josephine (Josie) Ferguson, Bernard Cylich, Sonia Feliciano, Linda DraxWerner, Tony Illis, Marie Smith, Leslie Peterson and Andrea Leslie. Josephine (Josie) Ferguson was disqualified yesterday, Friday, April 15, by the election committee. The official candidates include three of the Board’s five incumbent directors whose terms are up this year — Directors Bernard Cylich, Andrea Leslie and Leslie Peterson, as well as Director Sonia Feliciano who was recently seated following the resignation of Rev. Calvin E. Owens. As stipulated in the Riverbay (Continued on page 9)

SEE PRESIDENT’S REPORT ON PAGE 2 Residents urged to fill out survey to document need for extended express bus service BY BILL STUTTIG ice,” First Vice President Berk said. Unlike other communities in the Bronx “Perhaps hundreds of Co-op City resithat are much smaller but are still served dents commute to lower Manhattan each with MTA express bus service to lower day and the commute is very long and the Manhattan, Co-op City and its more than transfer to another bus to take them to their 50,000 residents do not receive such a lower Manhattan jobs adds another halfprivilege despite the fact the perhaps hun- hour onto that commute. This becomes a dreds of residents here commute to lower hardship, especially during inclement Manhattan each day for business or weather and the many months of cold. I school. personally think that With this in mind, Co-op City deserves Riverbay Board First the same convenience Co-op City deserves the Vice President Linda that is afforded to same convenience that is other Bronx commuBerk has undertaken the cause to ascertain nities. I am encouragafforded to other Bronx the exact need for ing Co-op City resicommunities. extended express bus dents who make this service to lower commute daily in Manhattan within Co-op City and plans to order to get to and from their jobs, to fill out present those results to the MTA and elect- the survey so we can get a good estimate on ed officials as proof that the extended how many Co-op City residents would benservice is both needed and wanted. efit if such service was added to the daily “Why should other communities in the Co-op City runs.” Bronx, such as Riverdale, be afforded the The survey could be downloaded by luxury of having direct express bus service logging onto the website: www.surveyto lower Manhattan, while Co-op City, monkey.com/r/ccexpressbus. which has far more people and probably The survey asks residents to give their far more commuters who could use such a service, does not receive the same serv(Continued on page 30)

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Hillary Clinton makes historic campaign stop in Co-op City

Hillary Clinton, currently the leading candidate for the Democratic nomination for President, speaks to a crowd of loyal, predominantly Bronx-based supporters at a rally staged in Co-op City’s Dreiser Auditorium Wednesday evening. The rally was held days prior to the key New York State Presidential Primary on April 19th as she tries to maintain her delegate lead over her rival, Senator Bernie Sanders Photo by Bill Stuttig of Vermont.

BY BILL STUTTIG

Former First Lady and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, now a leading candidate to be the first female President of the United States, held a campaign rally in Co-op City Wednesday evening as part of the hotly contested fight. Beginning mid-Wednesday afternoon, Co-op City crowds, anxious to be part of what many considered to be an historic event for the community, began lining up to gain entrance to the Dreiser

auditorium. Security was exceptionally tight for the event and Secret Service passed each and every entrant one-byone through metal detectors and wands before granting access to the auditorium. Gwendolyn Betton of Section 5 was one of the first on line Wednesday afternoon waiting for the chance to see and hear the former First Lady. “Her visit means a lot to me,” said (Continued on page 4)

Broadcast of Hillary Clinton’s Co-op City rally For the convenience of Co-op City shareholders who were not able to get into Wednesday night’s rally held by Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton at the Dreiser Auditorium, the rally will be broadcast in its entirety on Channel 12 (MATV) and Channel 591 for Cablevision subscribers on: • Saturday, April 16, 11 a.m. • Sunday, April 17, 2 p.m. • Monday, April 18, 7 p.m.

Polls open from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Tuesday, April 19, Primary Election Day BY JIM ROBERTS

In a rare occurrence, this year’s New York presidential state primary is in the glare of the national spotlight as both major parties are still waging heated battles to choose their nominees. As a result, this Tuesday’s presidential primary for registered Democratic and Republican party voters really counts. The Democratic Party ballot in9cludes two choices: Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton. In the 16th Congressional District, the following names appear as delegates to the convention pledged to support their candi-

dates: For Clinton – George Gresham, Andrea Stewart Cousins, Reginald Lafayette, Randi Martos, Jeffery Dinowitz and Neva M. Shallingford. For Sanders – Cari Gardner, Jared Rice, Diane Flood Taylor, Kenneth Belvin, Anna Cordero and Lawrence Sykes. Voters will choose one candidate and six delegates listed on the ballot. There are four Republican candidates on the ballot: Donald J. Trump, John R. Kasich, Ben Carson and Ted Cruz. Voters will choose one candidate. For polling information, call 866-VOTE-NYC (866-868-3692).

Co-op City Times / April 16, 2016

The Fiscal Year End Capital Report for Co-op City

President’s Message

raises and the sky rocketing cost of health Federal Reserve and worker's compensation insurance and Beige Book The Beige Book for the other insurances provided our employees 2nd District of New York are hurting the cooperators’ bottom line. President and other economic indi- Therefore, any concessions made by the cators has indicated to me a Board will have a direct effect on capital softening in the very unique New York improvements and future maintenance Dear shareholder, I am pleased to announce the end of our City economic market for the 1st quarter increases. My forecast, barring any extraordinary financial year (March 31, 2016), as being of 2016. In my opinion, this is a events and a split on the replacement continuation of a trend which should one of the most successful fiscal periods in our 48 year history. Year over year, free temporarily keep the lid on material elevator issue, is that a 3% carrying charge operating cash rose 300% to a total of $15 Major Capital Projects Underway million – an increase of $10 million over last year. This represents the largest • Installation of a 300,000 lb. boiler to supply hot water for all Co-op City percentage increase without any financial assistance from the banks. The residents of • Design and build of new Shopping Center storefronts (Einstein, Co-op City have done this on your own. I Bartow and Dreiser Loop) am happy to be part of that effort. • Design and install of new lobby entrances, doors, intercom bells and Riverbay management team, under architectural design of lobbies the leadership of Noel Ellison and the Director of Finance Peter Merola, has • Repair of Cooper Place chronic pipe leak and others system repairs done a good job in stabilizing our overall • Design and build of "new" Basketball, Tennis and Playground for expenses and maintaining our yearly Bellamy Loop mortgage reduction of $13 million. I am also pleased to inform you there • Design and Build of “Brand new” Dreiser Auditorium Exhibition will be NO rent increase for the next Center. year. Several initiatives taken by the • Inspection and repair of all brick work on our buildings and townhouses majority Board will support our balance Law 11). (Local sheet and help the underfunded Capital Projects that are being prepared for roll • Request For Proposal for an Operations and Maintenance Agreement for out in the next 12 months to be properly the Cogeneration Facilities (i.e., Power Plant - streamline operations and funded and built. save money) Underfunded Capital Position • 4 more Capital projects, $3.5 million. In fiscal 2014 when I was elected to the Board of Directors and then selected The key to many of the projects above is that it is new work that will by my colleagues as President, the add beauty, curb appeal and infrastructure improvements to our property. previous administration left us with only $900,000 (in real terms, the amount was $0). After review of the Property Report pricing. Therefore, Riverbay must move and Critical Reserve Allocations, it quickly to take advantage on pricing of became abundantly clear that the Wells contracts and the NYS Division of Fargo loan would not cover the needs Housing and Community must work identified in the EMG Property Report. with us to expedite and approve the That, coupled with the Ramirez labor contracts in front of them so that the lawsuit and the whisper of an impending residents can take advantage of pricing, elevator problem, led to last year's or get out of the way. Other indicators are pointing towards carrying charge increase. At the end of • fiscal 2015 (March 31, 2015), our efforts higher fuel cost next winter which includes natural gas, of which we started to move the needle – cash purchase approximately $12,000,000, increased to $5 million. Our continued efforts have raised that and electricity at $3,800,000. These • position to $15 million, which, coupled amounts can easily increase by 30 to with the $46 million in restricted 40% by calendar year end. Riverbay • reserves, gives us working capital of $61 must be ready to absorb these costs million over the next few years in the without a maintenance increase. The Labor Market continues to tighten broadest sense of the word. particularly in the New York MetroThis is still not enough to get us • politan area and wage pressures continue (Riverbay) through the next 30 years of Capital repairs, which will start to to mount. Some skill trades must now be accelerate with a 48 year old infrastructure. brought from out-of-state to meet some of The projects (in box above) that were NYC’s needs. The call for a $15 per hour • underfunded by Wells Fargo Bank must minimum wage in New York State will still be properly done with existing capital. have a rippling effect throughout the We must start in mid-2017 to modestly wage structure. Co-op City has a payroll • raise the carrying charges to meet our expense of $80,000,000; we can expect number over some modest increase in that future repairs and needs. So please, do not be surprised if in July, 2017, a needed the next 12 months. Due to our financial crisis, no money has been budgeted for carrying charge is requested.

Cleve Taylor

increase will be needed in July of 2017. Board of Directors Ladies and gentlemen: As I end my 2nd year as President of Riverbay Corporation, please note I have done everything in my power to turn OUR corporation around. I have rid Co-op City of the major, corrupt Board President leading to her indictment and conviction. I have rid Co-op City of a Managing Agent involved in wrongdoing. I have established the transparency that my fellow neighbors have asked for. I have led the request for a 4½% carrying charge increase to get us out of trouble. I have started the voluntary water prepay plan which should bring in about $20 million in value to the shareholders over the next 10 years. I have provided guidance to my colleagues on the Board. The Turn Around for Riverbay Corporation is Now complete! Please be careful who you elect to the Business Riverbay Board of Directors or you could most assuredly wind up in the same position as Marion Scott Real Estate left you in. The Board needs people with the temperament, stamina and wherewithal to move this community forward in a positive direction to safeguard the future viability of our corporation and homes, ensuring efficient delivery of services and maintenance of our quality of life. This is not the time to tune-out, stay involved, and together, we will succeed!

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Co-op City Times / April 16, 2016

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Next CB #10 meeting, April 21 The next monthly meeting of Community Board #10 will be held on Thursday, April 21, 7:30 p.m. at the Greek School (Hellenic Orthodox School), 3575 Bruckner Blvd. South. For more information, please contact CB #10 at (718) 892-1161.

Education Park Blood Drive The Northeast Bronx Education Park, in conjunction with the New York Blood Center, will host a spring blood drive on Tuesday, April 19th in Truman High School’s auditorium. Staff from all of the Education Park schools, along with students and staff from Truman High School and Bronx Health Science High School have already pledged to give blood. Anyone 16 years old or older and weighing more than 110 pounds is eligible to give blood. Before donating, each prospective donor receives a free-mini medical exam including pulse, blood pressure, and blood iron level. Anyone from the Co-op City community who would like to donate would be welcome.

Applications for Tony Mondesire scholarship Applications for the Tony Mondesire Scholarship Award are available from the Spanish-American Community Club. These applications are open to all students of higher education, not only members of the club. Applications are available in room 16 of the Dreiser Center. Applicants must be 18 years of age and a resident of the Bronx. Students must carry a minimum of 12 credits per semester at an accredited institution for at least one year. Application deadline is May 12. They can be handed into the club or to any member of scholarship Board of Trustees. For information, please call (718) 379-7017 or email the club at SpanAmCCCC@gmail.com.

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2016 Candidates’ Forum/ Voter Education Program BY LAURETTA J. JAYSURA

us; they must show up and listen to us, if of the Co-op City branch NAACP and Co-op City officially entered the for the they want our votes,” Rice said to the coordination/moderator 2016 Primary season with a Candidates’ evening. “I knew something had to be modest “turn-out,” but definitely “tunedForum/Voter Education presentation on done to correct this misconception. in” audience. Following the Invocation Thursday, April 7, co-sponby Bishop Angelo Rosario, sored by the Riverbay Corpthe program offered a wealth of information on voter rules oration and the Co-op City and regulations in addition to Branch of the NAACP, one of a chance to hear and interact the nation’s largest and oldest with local candidates who are civil rights organizations, running for public office. held in the Dreiser Loop Candidates had been previAuditorium. ously invited to explain their This 2016 election year is agendas and ideas for the shaping up unlike any other future. as the major political parties A Truman High School publicly battle it out for their candidates, the two-year term senior, René Wells read an of the nation’s first Black original poem of her own American president draws to composition, titled, “The Iman end, and major changes portance of the Youth Vote.” Rice, president of Co-op City branch NAACP & moderator are being called for in the Jerome Accompanied by her mom, of the candidates’ forum, addresses the audience. U.S. House and Senate, and Photo by Lauretta Jaysura Theresa, Rene said, “I was locally as well. very excited when I got the Even though we are forbidden to The genesis for this program call to read my poem.” Another resident, Eleanor Donnley, endorse a candidate in its name, we occurred at this time, “when I read in said that for her, crime is not so much an must educate the citizens as all are an article recently that ‘shareholders issue here in Co-op City, but “education affected. ” are seemingly ignorant of the roles the “We will no longer allow our elected community’s elected officials can officials to dismiss, disrespect or desert play…’,” said Jerome Rice, President (Continued on page 30)

Annual Income Affidavits BY LOUIS SALEGNA, CONTROLLER

The annual income affidavit process for Co-op City residents is currently underway. The Income Affidavit and related instructions have been mailed out to all cooperators required to file (excluded are new residents who moved into Co-op City after March 31, 2016, and those cooperators on the Section 8 Program). The due date for returning your completed Affidavit, which must be notarized, is April 30, 2016. Currently, surcharges based upon 2014 Income Affidavit forms will expire June 30, 2016. New surcharges will be imposed for the period July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017 based upon data taken from your 2015 Income Affidavit form. Please note that it is essential that every cooperator submits their 2015 Income Affidavit in a timely manner. If you filed an application for extension in lieu of a 2015 NYS Tax Return, you are still required to submit your affidavit by April 30, 2016. Please estimate your income and identify as "Estimated Income." File an amended affidavit once you have filed your tax return or you will be subject to the maximum 50% surcharge. Also, please note that Riverbay must be notified in writing with a copy of the extension form. In cases where there are two share-

holders of an apartment and one of the shareholders has permanently vacated the apartment, it is important that the remaining shareholder submits documentation to Riverbay Corporation as to where the vacating shareholder currently resides. Acceptable documentation could be (1) driver’s license with current address, (2) copy of the apartment lease, (3) utility bill with current address. If this documentation is not submitted with the Income Affidavit, the income affidavit will be returned as incomplete and a 50% surcharge will be assessed each month until the documentation is submitted. The shareholder will be liable for all surcharges assessed, no credits will be issued for surcharges already assessed. Failure to complete and return the Income Affidavit form in a timely manner will result in the maximum surcharge of 50% of your basic carrying charges being levied on July 1, 2016. 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 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 Tuesday, April 26th and Thursday, April 28th from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. in Dreiser Center, Room 9; Bartow Center, Room 28; and Einstein Center, Room 35. 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, 2016. (Continued on page 29)

Clinton Rally Betton. “We need a lot of work to be done in Co-op City. I love Co-op City and I love that she is coming here and I love her.” Towards the start of the evening, an event organizer announced that approximately 400 people gained entrance to the auditorium while another 400 listened intently in the hallway and the community center plaza downstairs where loudspeakers were set up so people could hear the speeches. Many others estimated the crowd to be much larger than officially determined. (A rebroadcast of the complete rally can be seen on Master Antenna channel 12 or Cablevision channel 591 at 11 a.m. today, Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday and 7 p.m. Monday.) Riverbay President Cleve Taylor, who was one of several Board Directors to attend the event, said: “On behalf of the community, I want to thank Mrs. Clinton and her campaign for choosing Co-op City for such an important political event. Now more than ever we are striving, with much success, I have to say, to increase our political clout and our political voice not only on the local level, but on the national level as well. Former First Lady and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has helped us immensely in continuing that effort by coming here and bringing the eyes of the nation to Co-op City for an evening and allowing us to show this comm-unity as a shining example of what an affordable housing complex can be and should be. “On the other hand, I apologize to the hundreds or maybe thousands of residents and others who could not gain access to the auditorium because of the limited size. Please understand that the US Secret Service had full control of this event – as it should be for the protection of Mrs. Clinton and the other dignitaries attending the event. Co-op City’s Public Safety Officers could only lend their support. For those residents who did not gain access, please know that Riverbay will broadcast the rally in its entirety over the Cablevision inhouse channel and the master antenna each of the next three days.” In advance of the campaign event on Monday morning, Captain James Keappock, Patrol Commander for the Coop City Department of Public Safety, met with the advance Secret Service agent in charge and the Clinton campaign manager to outline crowd control, movement and the security check-point in the lobby of Dreiser Community Center. “We prepared a detail and met with the Secret Service several times prior to Mrs. Clinton’s arrival. With such short notice from the campaign people, we were not sure of the size of the turnout. Nonetheless, we were prepared to handle whatever the crowd size was,” Captain Keappock said. “In the end, we were very happy to see such a large turnout from the Co-op City comm-unity, which resulted in a powerful rally inside the auditorium. We were also proud to say that we had no incidents, no injuries. Chief Frank Apollo and I commend all the Public Safety Officers on this detail for their patience with the crowd and their professional demeanor throughout the night.” It was a night that began with Co-op City’s local elected representatives:

Co-op City Times / April 16, 2016 (Continued from page 1)

State Senator Ruth Hassell-Thompson, State Assemblyman Mike Benedetto, City Councilman Andy King and Congressman Eliot Engel, warming up the large gathering of Hillary supporters by each strongly endorsing the former First Lady in her hotly contested run for the Democratic nomination for the Presidency against her rival, Senator Bernie Sanders of Vermont. Each effectively brought the crowd to their feet chanting “Hillary” in time for Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz, Jr. to give the final welcome to the guest of honor claiming in his speech to the crowd of largely Bronx residents, “Each and every one of us has shown the nation that we are the number one comeback story in the nation,” pointing to the creation of more than 100,000 jobs in the borough over the past six years. Leading up to his introduction of Mrs. Clinton, Borough President Diaz said: “We know (that the next president) has to be someone with experience, someone who knows how to get the job done, someone who is our friend, someone who just doesn’t come by every now and then, but someone who, as the First Lady of the United States, was there for us on health care when it wasn’t popular … We are a borough of diversity and she has been there on immigration reform, on transportation and on health. She understands how to get it done.” After the rousing introduction following a standing ovation, Mrs. Clinton took the microphone and proclaimed: “It is great to be back in the Bronx. I am grateful for everything you taught me and everything we did together to make life better for people in the Bronx and throughout this great city and if you give me the honor of your vote, we will continue to make life better.” Speaking of her potential Republican opponents and their relationship to New Yorkers, the former First Lady said: “One of them denigrates New York values. I think New York values are at the core of America. Another one, Mr. Trump, wants to set Americans against each other. He wants us to build walls. I want us to build bridges.” “I am so proud of what is happening here in the Bronx, but it can be even better if we work together and if you have a president in the White House who actually knows where Co-op City is,” Mrs. Clinton said to rousing applause. “I have been here before. My husband has been here before and we will continue to keep the Bronx in our hearts and in our minds as we go forward in this campaign,” she added. “I also want to tackle the problem of affordable housing,” Mrs. Clinton said. “There is not enough of it in the Bronx, throughout New York City and across our country.” “And we have to do more with transportation because we have to link up people with the places where jobs are available throughout the borough and beyond,” she added. “I am excited by what we can do. Cities are the future. We see what is happening in America today … Big cities and this borough are growing, adding more people because people want to live here. But we have to make it livable and I am so happy that we are raising the minimum wage in New York.”

“I want to help more small businesses, especially women and minority-owned small businesses,” Mrs. Clinton said. “I know we can add more jobs with raising incomes because when you have a Democrat in the White House, the economy does a lot better.” Taking on the leading Republican candidate’s stern stance on immigration reform, Mrs. Clinton said, “This is a borough of immigrants in a city of immigrants in a nation of immigrants.” “The other challenge the new President faces is how are we going to unite. We are going to unify and defend ourselves and make progress again. I really believe our best days are ahead of us,” she said. Referring to the fact that she might be the first grandmother in the White

House while pointing out that there were many other grandmothers like her at Wednesday night’s gathering and throughout the nation, Secretary Clinton said: “There is nothing more important than that grandchild, is there? And part of that hope is that this child will have every opportunity that can possibly be provided.” “Our potential in my mind is limitless,” she continued, as she began to wrap up her speech. “All that holds us back is our political will. That’s why I need your help…Don’t vote for me, but vote for yourselves, vote for your families, vote for your children and your grandchildren, vote for the future of the Bronx, and vote for the future of New York.” (See page 5 for more photos of Mrs. Clinton’s visit.)

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Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Happening in Co-op City Hillary visits Co-op City!

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Letters to the Editor

To the Editor, We, as a community, should be outraged about the lack of pathway light-

Dark pathways

ing on the stretch of greenway that runs between Section 5 and Bay Plaza. The city needs to increase the lighting so

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that the safety of both residents and visitors can be safeguarded. —John A. Hunter

Why I Support Bernie Sanders for President

To the Editor, When I chat with Hillary Clinton supporters, I usually end the conversation with, “Vote Blue. No matter who!” because I like Hillary… but I LOVE Bernie Sanders. Here are a few of the dozens of reasons I’m for Bernie Sanders for President of the United States 2016. His record on civil rights is unimpeachable and goes way back. He supports Black rights, Brown rights, women’s rights, Native American rights, immigrants’ rights, LGBT rights and you name ‘em rights. His emphasis on the economy is on the money: He wants to tax the top 1%. Our billionaires aren’t the “job creators” and “trickle down” never worked — and he knows it. He’s “fighting for

$15” because America needs a raise. Let the government invest in the infrastructure while investing in our workers. He wants tuition-free public colleges so young people can compete in the world and not graduate with a lifetime of debt. He wants campaign reform so billionaires can’t try to buy elections and influence. He’s fighting against our unfair and corrupt criminal justice system. How can a young man spend three years in jail — no trial – for allegedly stealing a backpack? How can an overweight, middle-aged man be dragged to the ground — leading to his death – for the crime of selling “loosie” cigarettes? And on and on and on. I’d love to see a woman in the

ATTENTION

NOTICE OF ELEVATOR SHUTDOWN GARAGE #5 CAR # 1 (FRONT)

Please be advised that we will be replacing a door sill on the 6th floor and replacing elevator door restrictors. Therefore, we must shutdown the elevator. We expect the repairs to take two days to complete.

SHUTDOWN DATE: MONDAY, APRIL 18

Thank you for your patience and understanding as we make this needed upgrade. We apologize for any inconveniences caused. —RIVERBAY MANAGEMENT

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.

White House, but I prefer a president who will work to make the United States a country that puts people before profit, knows corporations are not people, and truly promotes the common good. As Robert Reich (Bill Clinton’s Secretary of Labor) says about Hillary Clinton, “…she’s the most qualified candidate for president of the political system we now have. But Bernie Sanders is the most qualified candidate to create the political system we should have…” I’m ready to join the economic and political revolution for all of our grandchildren and great grandchildren. That’s why Bernie Sanders gets my money, my support, and my primary vote this Tuesday, April 19th. —Mary Pearson

Domestic Hot & Cold Water Shutdown Building 8, “E” Line

The domestic hot & cold water will be shut down in order to do restoration work.

DATE: MONDAY, APRIL 18 TIME: 9:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M.

As soon as the work has been completed, the hot & cold water will be restored. Please make sure that you keep your faucets in a closed position and all drains cleared of objects.

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

—CSO (Dreiser Loop, room 6)

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Current Lease Expiration Date

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Building 23 140 Benchley Place

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Public Safety Report

CCPD urges residents to “GO GREEN” and “GO SAFE” in honor of Earth Day

BY LIEUTENANT PAM APOLLO

The Co-op City Department of Public Safety urges residents to “GO GREEN” and “GO SAFE” in honor of Earth Day, celebrated on Friday, April 22, and everyday. Earth Day has been set aside as a day when we focus on what we can do to keep our planet clean and green. By making an effort to conserve our natural resources, we can make a difference in keeping the world clean and reducing global warming. Various activities take place during Earth Week focused on conservation and cleaning up the planet. Conservation and reduction of waste should take place all year long. While taking steps to reduce the use of electricity, we should also take steps to be sure we use electricity safely. Recycling is an excellent way to conserve natural resources. Everyone should “REDUCE, REUSE and RECYCLE.” REDUCE the amount of things you buy that will eventually end up in a landfill. Buy only those items you really need and plan to keep for a long time. Purchasing and using a reusable water bottle saves a great deal of money and keeps a great deal of waste out of landfills. REUSE things like plastic bags for other purposes after you bring them home. Many stores offer reusable bags to bring home your purchases. RECYCLE newspaper, cans, glass bottles and plastic containers. Co-op City works with the New York City Department of Sanitation to make sure that all recyclable items are collected and appropriately processed. Repurposing items is another good idea, cut too short pants into shorts, decorate and use a plastic container to store mail, etc. People should do what they can to reduce fuel consumption. With high gasoline prices and an increased desire to reduce dependence on foreign oil, fuel conservation is even more important than ever. New York area fuel prices have been stable at just above $2 per gallon for regular fuel and we have become accustomed to that. Last year, regular fuel was almost $3 per gallon. There is always the threat to fuel prices could rise to $5 per gallon or more. Whenever possible, people should walk or utilize public transportation. Map out and combine errands to save fuel. Consider purchasing a fuel efficient, alternative fuel or hybrid vehicle as your next vehicle. Newer technology has greatly improved the reliability of these vehicles. Residents can save energy by keeping windows closed when air conditioning or heat is turned on. Unplug phone chargers and plugs which have power converters. These plugs constantly drain energy and can also become very hot. Turn off lights and televisions when there is nobody in the room. Every small step you take throughout the year adds up at the end of the year. Consider replacing regular light bulbs with compact fluorescent bulbs. Compact fluorescent bulbs use almost ¼ of the energy and also last much longer. Compact fluorescent bulbs are available now for use with dimmer switches and 3-way lamps. Make certain that new appliances are Energy Star rated. These appliances use much less electricity than older appliances. Utilize holiday lighting only during the holiday season. Public Safety canvasses the community for lights remaining on past the holiday season. Community complaints may be issued to violators. Eliminating unnecessary electricity is good for the community and good for the planet. Safety is essential when using electrical appliances. Always keep liquids away from electric equipment.

April 10 - 4240 Hutchinson River Parkway One male was arrested for Trespass and was issued a Universal Summons.

Public Safety Blotter • April 10, 2016

Never leave cords hanging near bathtubs where they can easily be grabbed by children. Avoid putting things on top of electrical devices; they could get hot and catch fire. Never use frayed cables. Do not crowd a multi-plug socket; it creates a serious fire hazard. Be sure that unused outlets are covered with outlet protectors if young children live in or visit your home. Energy conservation and safety go hand-in-hand to improve the quality of life locally and globally. Earth Day is a good time to think about energy conservation, plus safety as it pertains to using electricity. If everyone takes a few small steps, the planet can stay clean and green for generations to come. Have a happy Earth Week and always remember, “IF YOU SEE SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING.” Be especially vigilant for persons trespassing on the roofs, alarms do sound when entry is made onto the roof. Call 9-1-1 and the Department of Public Safety at (718) 671-3050 or online at www.ccpd.us. Callers may remain anonymous when giving information. The Co-op City Department of Public Safety would

like to thank all persons who have called in suspicious activity. It is by your actions that the crime rate remains low and a high quality of life is maintained. 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.” April is known as National Autism Awareness Month, as well as Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention month. This week is Oral Health and Neck Cancer Awareness Week, as well as Dental Hygiene week. 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

Tell your friends, relatives and employers about:

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

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

CONTRACT SUMMARY

Contract 3051, Rehabilitation of Basketball Courts: Provide renovations of the Basketball courts located at 150 Co-op City Blvd. Pre-bid Meeting: April 5, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. Bids Due: April 21, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. Bonding is required. Insurance is required.

Contract 3061, Asphalt Paving for 1 (one) year as needed Pre-bid Meeting: April 14, 2016 Bids Due: April 28, 2016 Insurance is required from the winning firm

Contract 3063, Inspection and Servicing of Fire Extinguishers Pre-bid Meeting: April 18, 2016 at 3:00 p.m. Bids Due: May 9, 2016 Insurance is required from the winning firm

Contract 3066, Zone #3 High Temp Hot Water Pipe Repair Pre-bid Meeting: April 21, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. Bids Due: April 28, 2016 Insurance is required from the winning firm

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Open to all applicants from April 25, 2016 – May 3, 2016 • #16-17

On-Call Contingent Parking Attendant Parking Facilities Department Candidate will greet customers and issue transient and courtesy tickets to visitors; calculate parking charges and collect fees from customers.

Applications are given out at the following address from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.: Riverbay Corporation Administration Office, 2049 Bartow Ave., Bronx, NY 10475; OR Resumes can be faxed to 718-320-3672 with the Job Title and Job Reference # on the TOP RIGHT CORNER of the resume. *Riverbay Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer* Applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, creed, ethnicity, alienage, citizenship, color, religion, national origin, age, sex or sexual preference, marital status, military status, disability or any other recognized protected basis under any applicable federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. Please inform Human Resources if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process.

Co-op City Times / April 16, 2016

We Serve at the Pleasure of our Community

Director’s Viewpoint

Linda Berk Vice President

When I was encouraged to run for the Riverbay Board of Directors, I took a couple of years to consider running. Being on the Board of Directors is a responsibility not to be taken lightly. It is a responsibility to the 15,500 plus homes in this community. Governance, no matter how small the entity, is bound by by-laws, as our country is bound by the constitution. When I ran for the Board, I promised to fight for the community, not for individual greed and privilege. I promised to fight for transparency. I promised to hold people accountable to do what was right. And therefore, that is what the community should expect from me. It is what I expect from every Director on the Board of Riverbay Corporation. The shareholders have said thank you for holding our previous managing agent responsible for failing to do their job. They have asked over and over for us to hold executives and staff responsible. One of the biggest complaints shareholders have expressed to me is that we should get rid of nepotism and cronyism. That’s not an unreasonable expectation! What is unreasonable is that we would hold vendors, executives and staff to standards, rules, regulations and laws, but it is too hard for us to do the same thing with our fellow Board directors. We must not become the kind of board we have resented? We must not become a board that cannot make a tough decision when it is the right thing to do. We have grown into a board widely respected. I want to maintain that respect. Success is a “Tough Road to Hoe” This current Board has made progress in the past two years because we were able to make tough decisions. Having the strength to make the tough calls has

provided this community with progress we could only dream of accomplishing before 2014. We did it as a Board that worked together, even if disagreeing, under the leadership of President Cleve Taylor. Under his leadership, we removed our previous management company from our property for what we determined was ineptitude. The Board hired an Internal Auditor with a new Internal Audit Department to perform the necessary audits to protect our property and assets. For the first time, Riverbay hired a Director of Procurement to insure our contracts were solid agreements, with due process and legally binding to protect our best interest. Riverbay has gone from having a mere $900,000 in cash in the bank in 2014, to $15 million today! We were able to do all of this because we had strong, solid leadership and a commitment to doing the right thing. The Board was determined to be transparent and accountable. That is what every shareholder should expect from their entire Board and individual directors. Making decisions based on the by-laws enables any governance body to protect itself from self-destruction. When we are able to follow our founding principles, we keep political, personal and self-serving decisions from eroding our integrity, principles and commitment to the people we serve. Every corporation in the United States operates on the principles of its by-laws. This governing document is based on hundreds of years of experience and precedent that has proven to be the basis of success. Bylaws, like our constitution, are the originating documents of any corporation. As the originating document, they are the oldest aspect. They are so important to the perpetual existence of the corporation, they are very difficult to change. Our Riverbay by-laws need the approval of two thirds of shareholders. This is not an easy feat. Changing by-laws was made difficult for a reason.

To Serve is a Privilege, not a Right I am a firm believer that we, as Directors of the Riverbay Board, owe our community the best that we can give. I believe it is every director’s responsibility that we hold each other accountable. The Board of Directors is not a social club. We work hard and have worked exceptionally hard since suspending our management company. When I was elected to the Board, I had no idea I would end up spending two and three nights a week at Board business meetings, committee meetings and the management search process. Working into the midnight hour became a regular occurrence and I still had to get up at 5:30 every morning with a two-hour commute to Wall Street! It has been hard on me, my family and my health, but I took an oath and made a commitment and I owed it to the shareholders who trusted in me to represent them for this $210 million corporation. If my life were to become overwhelming and kept me from performing my responsibilities, I would have to make a tough decision. I believe I would have resigned rather than have a Board be divided over my inability to be present to do my job. As much as many people complained about a previous Board director for missing meetings, I recognize that they had changed their attendance pattern with the election of this new Board. When this particular director had too many personal commitments, they did the right thing. This particular director resigned and allowed a very dedicated, intelligent and articulate director to sit in their seat and get business done. That is how this new Board should function. We should never allow ourselves as a Board to become soft and complacent. We should be about business, it’s not personal. Thank you for your continued support! I continue to be interested in your thoughts and ideas. Please contact me at Riverbay Board of Directors, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475 or Lberk@riverbayboard.com.

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

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

Most Union and Insurance Plans Accepted. HIP CMO (Montefiore) Health Plan Accepted. We participate in Postal Workers, Mail Handlers, Letter Carriers, Verizon Workers, 1199, GHI, Blue Shield, Empire Plan, Medicare, Travelers, United Health Care and many other union and major medical plans. Se Habla Español MEDICARE ACCEPTED • HOUSE CALLS BY APPOINTMENT

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Co-op City Times / April 16, 2016

Candidates by-laws, Ms. Feliciano has to run in this year’s election to remain seated on the Board. At Tuesday’s Candidates Meeting, the qualified candidates received their instructions for running their campaigns according to the Riverbay election rules from Riverbay’s General Counsel Jeffrey Buss and from the 2016 Riverbay Election Committee. The candidates also received the Co-op City Times guidelines and deadlines for the submission of their candidates’ statements and ads which must first be reviewed by the election committee and their attorney before publication in the three election supplements to be published in the April 23th, April 30th and May 7th issues of the Co-op City Times. During the meeting, the names of the 12 candidates who were certified on Tuesday night were randomly drawn to determine not only the order in which they will appear on the ballot, but also the order in which their candidate’s statements and ads will appear in the Co-op City Times to be distributed on Saturday, April 23. In the next two consecutive issues of the paper, Saturday, April 30 and May 7, respectively, the order of articles and ads will be rotated to give each candidate a chance to have their statement appear among the first five published in one of the three editions. The random drawing took place in view of each of the candidates attending the certification meeting. With the certification process completed, the 2016 election for the Riverbay Board of Directors has begun and candidates are free to campaign. The campaign process will be monitored by the 2016 Election Committee to ensure that everyone is adhering to the Election Rules and Regulations and that the process is fair to all involved. Candidates should be mindful that campaign literature can be handed out and posted only on personal property, but not in residential buildings or in commercial establishments in Co-op City, as stated in the 2016 Rules and Regulations relative to the Riverbay Corporation’s Board of Directors Election and the annual Shareholders’ Meeting. All literature must include the name of the sponsoring organization or individual, along with the address or post office box of those entities. In addition, if an organization issues a flyer or other campaign material, the name of the chairperson or treasurer of that organization must also be included on the flyer. According to the election rules, improperly posted campaign posters, flyers and other campaign material may be pulled down by any resident, Riverbay employee or candidates and their supporters. These infractions should also be reported to the 2016 Election Committee, in care of the Riverbay Legal Department, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475. Once again this year, shareholders will be voting to fill five seats on the Riverbay Board. There will be one vote per unit by residents who are shareholders of record as of April 4, 2016. This year, 5,054 votes are needed for a quorum. Beginning next Saturday, April 23, the first of three consecutive election supplements will be published in the Co-op City Times in which each candidate will be given space to place a candidate’s statement outlining their qualifications for the position of Riverbay Board Director and their views on issues facing the community, as well as a free ¼ page ad. In addition, there will also be three official Candidates’ Forums and these will be held on Wednesday, April 20, 7:30 p.m. in Auditorium B of the Dreiser Center, followed by the second forum on Monday, May 2, also at 7:30 p.m., in room 31 of the Bartow Center, and the third on Wednesday, May 4, in room 45 of the Einstein Center at 7:30 p.m. Shareholders should make every effort to attend at least one of the Candidates’ Forums to hear directly from the official candidates and to see them in person. Following the publication of the final election supplement on May 7, shareholders will cast their

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votes on Wednesday, May 18 for the candidate(s) of their choice. As was the case last year, voting will be conducted by voting machines in building lobbies from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. After the polls close on May 18th, the tallies will be counted after 9 p.m. in room 31 of the Bartow Community Center. A recount of the votes, if necessary, will be conducted on Thursday, May 26th. The final results of the election will be posted in the three community centers the next day and published in the next issue of the Co-op City Times that Saturday, May 28.

After the results are certified, the five top vote getters in this year’s election will be sworn in as new members of the Riverbay Board of Directors on Thursday, June 2nd and begin serving their 3-year terms, while the sixth place winner in this year’s election will be sworn in to complete a one-year term, representing the balance of Rev. Owen’s unfinished term. The 2016 Election Committee is composed of its chair, Board Secretary Francine Reva Jones, and shareholders Cynthia Dixon, John Gale, Barry Lee, Rose Reyes, Jacqueline Smith and Augusta Terzol.

Shareholders, not tenants! Be sure to vote in the May 18th Board election.

Co-op City Times / April 16, 2016

Director’s Viewpoint

Responsible Vote Without Apology

Evelyn Turner Second Vice President Re: Resolution #16-28: Submitted by Cleve Taylor & Seconded by: Bernard Cylich FYI, community: The number of Board members considered a quorum that enables corporate business to be conducted is eight (8). Thank you, Director Francine Reva Jones, for sharing a compelling, written, constructive, impactful solution to prevent removing Director Graham as an outstanding member of the Board. Extending compassion to a Board director who gave so much prior to a long terminal illness of a special loved one; the tragic death of another close loved one and a serious injury while traveling for her employer, was considered by the majority. She shared her present healing process that she takes seriously. Her loved ones have made their transition and she was there for and with them during their darkest hours. Thank you, Director Leslie Peterson, who had to share how each individual responds to trauma and grieving differently. When you see someone you love dying, one may forget some of the duties of their “unpaid voluntary responsibilities.” Director Graham shared with the Board her unique unplanned journey. She made it clear that she wants to continue to serve her community. If you remember, she advocated tirelessly NOT to increase our carrying charges. Thank you, Directors: Bill Gordon, Helen Atkins, Rod Saunders, Daryl Johnson, and Junius Williams who reportedly shared that he would not have voted to remove Director Graham. What will always resonate with me during the dis-

cussion was Director Graham looking Director Taylor in the eyes and saying, “I would never do this to you.” This director, Evelyn M. Turner, refused to go with the “status quo,” but what my heart and soul told me to do. Going Public I get it why Director Graham’s attendance record was published. I get it why her removal, discharge, exclusion was voted on regardless of the compassionate plea for a lesser action. Voting to remove Director Graham was: ➢ Sonia Feliciano – Yes to Removal ➢ Andre Leslie – Yes to Removal ➢ Pastor Deborah Jenkins – Yes to Removal ➢ Linda Berk – Yes to Removal Timing of Action Director Graham participated in a conference call with HUD Administrator, Holly M. Leicht, on April 1, 2016. She asked SEVERAL questions about the “Independent Managing Agent” issue and at times, our Counsel, Jeff Buss, clarified issues for her along with Ms. Leicht. Resolution 16-28 was dated April 5, 2016 to remove her which would have forever silenced her. Also on the call was Directors Sonia Feliciano, later voting YES to remove Director Graham and Leslie Peterson voting No as we need Director’s Graham on the Board. Over 1,000 cooperators voted for her. Playing the Race Card While I respect a Board member’s right to play the “race card,” I would tread on the side of caution when it comes to telling our government agencies what we will and will not do since we have the loan that is saving Co-op City over $150 million dollars. This loan was not obtained by a “General Manager.” A cooperator challenged me to research our latest candidate, Adolfo Carrion Jr., an astute, articulate, ex-politician who in 2011 was fined $10,000 by the NYC Conflicts of Interest Board. There is Law, Ethics and get-

ting votes. I appreciate cooperators who keep us in check. The cooperator’s concern was shared with the Board. A Cooperator’s Concern A cooperator spoke with me recently about how is it that we pay so much for private legal counsel? The corporation was “lawyered” up, but the corporation still got sued, a lawsuit that cost us an increase in carrying charges. Cooperators have paid almost $500,000 for the previous law firm representing the corporation in that lawsuit. It is imperative that we are provided the “CORRECT LEGAL DIRECTION” of what we are required to put in place – Self Management with well-paid General Managers as per a majority board or an Independent Management Company as per HCR, HUD & Wells Fargo. A misinterpretation by Counsel or the Board is not an option and the decision of only eight (8) directors will be the deciding factor. I am sure our Governor and Mayor are observing the actions of the Board. Who are we going to call for money for elevators repairs? Who are we going to call for unbudgeted major emergencies? Do we need to disrespect those who could help us? Do you really want another carrying charge increase? In Closing The Board will move forward in a professional manner to do the corporation’s work since the failed attempt to “oust” Director Graham. Again, many thanks to the “women” on the Board for hearing her passionate plea and lifting her up namely: Leslie Peterson, Francine Reva Jones, Helen Atkins and yours truly, Evelyn M. Turner. Again, to do the work of the corporation, a quorum of 8 is mandatory. Her sporadic attendance to care for now “deceased” family members did not stop the business of this corporation. I may be reached at: Evelyntinez@aol.com – 917-3241033 – 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, New York 10475.

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Co-op City Times / April 16, 2016

Unauthorized use of basement storage units Effective May 16, 2016, anyone without authorization occupying the basement storage units listed below must vacate the unit or the items will be disposed of. If you have any questions, please call 718-320-3300, ext. 3386 prior to May 16, 2016.

Building 32 Association Laundry Room Our laundry room is a place to do laundry - it is not a park or playground. Please refrain from bringing bikes, scooters, roller skates, and other playground toys to the laundry room. This presents a safety hazard to fellow cooperators, as well as to your children. Casino Trip Join us for our fundraiser trip to Foxwoods Casino on Saturday, May 14. We will be leaving at 8:30 a.m., our bus will be parked opposite Garage 7 in Section 5 (Einstein Loop N.). On the return, we will be stopping at Dreiser Loop and Asch Loop, prior to returning to our departure point. The charge for this trip is $30 and you will receive $10 in food credits and $10 for slot play. There is a branch of Tangers Outlets located onsite with more than eighty stores to shop in. Upon payment, you will receive both a receipt and a ticket. Please bring this ticket, along with government issued identification, with you. The I.D. is required by the casino to

receive your bonus if you don't already have a Foxwoods card. Checks and/or money orders, made payable to Building 32 Association, can be given or sent to the following ladies: Ms. Eleanor Bailey, 4180 Hutchinson River Pkwy. Apt. 10 A, Bronx NY 10475; Tel. # (718) 379-7754 or Ms. Dolores Rankin, 4160 Hutchinson River Pkwy. Apt. 10 E, Bronx NY 10475; Tel. # (718) 379-0910. Bake Sale Saturday, June 11 is the date for our fundraiser bake sale. Bake, purchase, or donate funds so that our event will be a success. We are fortunate to have great bakers in our building and we are hoping that more of you will decide to share your talents with us. Nothing tastes as good as home-baked cookies and cake. Dues Dues collection is ongoing. The annual fee is five ($5) dollars. Help our building association stay viable by joining. —Lorna Smith

Buildings 30 A and B Association Bingo night is Friday, April 29th in the association room. For all events, the door of the association room will open at 7 p.m. with the events starting at 7:30. Our Crochet classes are still on every Wednesday at 1 p.m. in the asso-

Building 33 Association If you have any event ideas or something you would like to do during the summer, please let us know. We'd love to hear from you. Plans are in the works for a Flea Market and Bake Sale… please stay tuned for more details. Flea market We are looking for items that are in good condition that you are willing to pass on. Bake Sale Calling all bakers: We have some excellent bakers in the building. We are asking if you would be gracious enough to donate some of your delightful treats. If you aren't a baker, but would still like to help us, we will be accepting store-bought goods as well. We start receiving baked goods and treats. Volunteers needed, please contact us to help.

Upcoming events Bingo Night will be held on the following date: Thursday, April 28th Pokeno Night will be held on the following date: Thursday, May 12th Events will be from 7 p.m.-9 p.m. in the association room. Please come down and have a great time at our Bingo and Pokeno nights. They are great games filled with lots of excitement. So, come down, have fun and meet your neighbors! Thoughts and prayers for any other of our sick and shut-in neighbors. Get well soon. We have a Facebook page: Building 33 Association. We also have a website: www.building33.org and you can email us at: bldg33Assoc@gmail.com, you can also call or text our Building 33 hotline number, 347-746-0608 —Tobias Garcia

Deepest sympathy It is with much sadness we announce the passing on Tuesday, April 12, of Richard Gaynor, father of Ranee Gaynor-Parker who works in the Riverbay Parking Facilities Department. Viewing for Mr. Gaynor will be held on Sunday, April 17, 2-3 p.m. at First Baptist Church of Lincoln Gardens, 771 Somerset Street, Somerset, NJ. Final viewing will be on Monday, April 18, in NYC from 9-10:30 a.m. at St. Paul's Baptist Church, 249 West 132nd Street between 7th and 8th Avenues, New York, NY, followed by burial at Calverton. Please keep Ranee and her family in your thoughts and prayers as they mourn the loss of their loved one.

ciation room. The association room is located in the lobby of Building 30B. For all those celebrating birthdays, anniversaries, and new additions, congratulations; for those under the weather, get well soon. —Stephen Werner

Co-op City Times / April 16, 2016

The Resolution to Remove a Board Member Was Defeated Director’s Viewpoint

Daryl Johnson We had two board meetings recently. The first meeting on Tuesday, April 5, was really bad. Then, the second meeting was held in Section 5 on Wednesday, April 6. A Flawed Process Let me start off by stating that I do not write articles or make excuses for directors that miss a lot of board meetings. In my opinion, directors should resign if they feel like they don't want to be on the board, if they're lazy, or if their circumstances no longer permit them to continue to serve on a board. This first board meeting started off with the reading of an emergency resolution to remove Leah Graham as a board member. "Now, therefore, be it resolved … the office of Director Leah Graham is declared vacant, effective immediately, due to her absence from four out of five consecutive regularly scheduled meetings over a period of at least sixty (60) days and such absences have not been duly excused. …" Proper protocol dictates that directors should send a message to the board stating that they will not be able to attend a specific meeting. In this case, Graham stated that she sent messages to a board liaison so that the liaison could inform the board that she would not be able to attend some meetings. So, was Graham's story accurate? Did she expect that the liaison would alert the board over her extended absences? These questions created a lot of contention during this meeting. And, to make matters worse, cameras were erected so that this debate could be broadcast to the entire community. On top of that, we had guests in our board room that had to listen to this horrible debate. Anyway, the board voted on this matter and the resolution was not approved because the vote was six to six, along with two abstentions. So, this resolution did not have a majority vote and those abstentions should have been counted as a no vote.

Lastly, some directors felt that this extreme action was never rendered in other cases of excessive absences. Additionally, they felt that the excusal process was flawed. In other words, a director should send in a written notification of an impending absence. Thereafter, they should receive an acknowledgment notice from the board that their absence was excused. Roof Cameras During the second meeting, our general manager stated that cameras will be installed to watch people as they attempt to go onto the roof. Another major point was about evening service calls. Evening Service Calls Our current management team is looking to expand the hours for service calls to 12 hours a day, 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. New Management I want a management company to bring about 6-8 of their employees here to manage the Riverbay Corporation. They need to assess everything and make some crucial changes for our benefit. Dreiser Montefiore Clinic The search is still on for a tenant to occupy the closed pharmacy in Dreiser. So, Montefiore will not be moving upstairs into this space. In recent months, management reevaluated the extremely low prices that they were charging for rents and for lease renewals in our malls. Dreiser Deli Although this deli has been closed for an extended amount of time, this storeowner is continuing to pay his rent. However, other food operators are interested in taking over this space. And, yes, a really good food spot at this location can get lots of traffic and make some good money. Bartow Urgent Care Center - Withdrawn The principals behind a supposed urgent care center in Bartow have withdrawn their offer to set up a facility at this mall. SNAP Benefits Some of our residents might be stretched to the limit with financial, employment, health, or other issues. So, they might need some assistance with putting food on the table. Therefore, there's an assistance program to help

Eleanor Roosevelt Democratic Club The Eleanor Roosevelt Democratic Club will hold its Regular Monthly Meeting on Thursday, April 21, in the Bartow Center, room #28 at 7:30 p.m. All members are requested to attend this very important meeting. Significant issues will be discussed regarding election periods, scholarship activity and future plans for upcoming events. Please attend. Tuesday, April 19, is Presidential Primary Election Day for all political parties. All community members are encouraged to exercise your constitutional privilege to cast your ballot at your designated poll site. It is extremely important that all registered voters cast your ballot for the candidate of your choice in this election. This is going to be a closely challenged Democratic Primary. So, please participate in this

process. Every vote counts. The Eleanor Roosevelt Democratic Club supports Hillary Clinton for President in this Primary Election. We feel that she is indeed qualified for this position and represents the necessary instincts to serve the country in this capacity. We feel that she is most representative of what the Democratic Party stands for in continuing to revive the economy, education, fair pay practices for all workers, foreign policy, all discriminatory issues plaguing the country, and women's rights. This is a de-manding job. It should be filled by a person with prior experience in all these areas. We feel that she is the right person for this position. The club thanks the membership and the community for your continued support. —George T. Clarke

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them. The program is named SNAP. According to the NYC Human Resources Administration, "The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (formerly known as 'food stamps') provides food assistance for nearly 1.8 million low-income New Yorkers including families, the elderly, and the disabled. The program helps families and individuals supplement the cost of their diet with nutritious foods." The JASA organization is willing to offer their free services to everyone that would like to apply for this SNAP program. So, on Friday, April 22, between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m., the JASA organization is going to have volunteers here that will assist you with applying for the SNAP benefits. This service will be provided at JASA's offices at 2049 Bartow Avenue. You do not have to belong to JASA or be a certain age to attend this free event. I would like to encourage everyone that has been struggling to make ends meet to please go to the JASA offices at Bartow Avenue on the above-cited date and apply for these benefits. Questions? Please call JASA at 718-320-2066 if you have any questions or comments in reference to this matter. I hope that things will work out well for you and that you will get the benefits that you need. Thank you. Close Hard times? Please make sure that you go to JASA's offices this Friday to apply for food benefits under the SNAP program. Thank you. Questions or comments? Please send a letter to: Daryl Johnson, Riverbay Board Director, c/o Riverbay Corporation, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475. Or, please send a message to me at darylhjohnson@optonline.net (There are absolutely no problems with this email address. So, please double-check the spelling of this address if your message bounces back to you.) Also, please call me at 718-671-4544 if you don't receive a response from your message. You can also join me on Facebook by typing in: Daryl H. Johnson. Okay, that’s it for now. So, please have a wonderful week. And, may God bless you and your family. Thank you.

Co-op City Times / April 16, 2016

Director’s Viewpoint

The Community I Love and Respect

Leah Graham

We all face challenges in life and I am blessed to live in a community that understands this with love and respect. I appreciate the constant outpour of support and encouragement from cooperators who read and were offended by the ungentlemanly and insensitive comments in the Board’s President’s report. Your positive feedback reminded me why I ran and enjoyed being your voice on the Board for the past five years. Those who have gotten to know me, by either sitting on one of my committees or reaching out to me with a cooperator’s complaint, suggestion or for help with a personal matter, know that I care about people and have always made time help. Although, my personal and work circumstances over the past year kept me from continuously attending Board meetings, it did not keep me from being your Board director and addressing the concerns of those shareholders who contacted me. It was very humbling to know the majority of Board directors were aware of my passion, contribution and hard work for this community. These directors not only shared that my absences were not the most in the Board’s history, but they exercised their voting discretion based on circumstances beyond my control, their discussions with me, and language in the By-laws that said “may” and not “shall” and for that I say “thank you” to Board Directors Leslie Peterson, Francine Reva Jones, Evelyn Turner, Helen Atkins, Daryl Johnson, Bill Gordon, Rod Saunders, and Junius Williams, who too was very supportive. As a matter of reference, please know, of the 21 absences, 52% were work related, which included my mandatory trainings (every two years) as a Contracting Officer Representative. Absence Percentages Work & training related 52% Recused Myself 24% Injury 14% Family Loss / Other 10% 100%

As a Contracting Officer Representative under the Chief Procurement Office of the Dept. of Homeland Security, I have a responsibility to avoid all financial conflicts of interest or the appearance thereof. I am required to consider conflicts of interest laws relating to procurement duties and activities when on or off the job, such as pre-award communications. And, because I take this job responsibility seriously, removed myself from attending the six managing agent interviews. Additionally, a few of us found it suspicious that after I asked several RFP/managing agent questions during our conference call with HUD on Friday, April 1, 2016, the Board President developed a resolution for my removal that Monday, April 4, 2016 without notice. It was also concerning that during the meeting to remove me as director, hired contractors and a few department heads were present during the meeting, which was recorded without my permission. Our Bylaws say, “the affected Board member ‘shall’ (will/ must) have the right at his/her option to have the meeting held public.” I was not given that opportunity and the meeting was held in the presence of individuals who do not serve on the Board. I will stay true to my principles and vote the right way even if it is not popular no matter the circumstances. I advocated against last year’s carrying charge increase, and when the increase passed, I pushed for an “all hands on deck approach” for certain departmental budgetary adjustments to cover the cost of the increase and provided the Board with two complete budget options for consideration. As your director, I will continue to share ideas and solutions to protect the corporation and our shareholders. Values, integrity, respect and fairness still matter to me. Community Expectations Shareholders in this community have paid attention, understand what’s going on, and for the most part, are very pleased. With that being said, shareholders expect their Board directors to deal with situations and business matters equitably and not in a manner that is an embarrassment to our community. Rather than personal and inappropriate bashings in our community paper, cooperators expect us to work together based on our common humanities, ideas, and things that unify us for the good of the community.

Donizetti Building Four Association GREETINGS Our Easter egg day of coloring was lots of fun for our children. They participated in the dying and coloring of eggs, along with their parent and/or adult relative. Many thanks are extended to the parents for their assistance. We think the adults had as much fun as the children! Parents, share your photos with us. Thanks to all cooperatives who have paid their 2016 annual membership dues. The cost is still $5 per household. The current paid households for Building 4A, 4B, and 4C total 163. If you missed us collecting in the lobby and would like to pay your dues, we will be placing envelopes under your door shortly. Monies collected during this drive and other fundraisings sponsored by our building goes toward things such as the Easter event mentioned above, our an-nual Halloween Party and the Ice Cream Social held outdoors for the children during the summer. Your contributions also help to seasonally decorate the building and fund two college scholarship awards each year. Our next meeting will be on Thursday,

April 14th at 7:30 p.m. in association room in rear of 4B. Our guest speaker will be Mr. Edgar Perez, Director of Restoration. Bring your questions and concerns. We are planning a 4-hour cruise/buffet luncheon on the New Jersey Cornucopia Princess and then shopping at the Jersey Gardens Outlet. The pre-scheduled day for this fundraiser is Saturday, August 20. Get more information at our April 14th meeting. Be cautious when entering your building. Do not allow strangers to enter your building with you and do not open doors for people you do not know. Stay alert of your surroundings and to who you get on an elevator with. Congratulations to all those celebrating a birthday or other occasion in April. Get well wishes are extended to the sick and shut-in. We send our condolences to those who have lost a loved one. Remember, this is our home. “IF YOU SEE SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING.” —Yvonne Burrus (DW)

City extends summer youth employment deadline The New York City Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD) has extended the application deadline for the 2016 Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) to Friday, April 29, 2016. SYEP, the nation’s largest summer youth employment initiative, provides New York City young people between the ages of 14 and 24 with up to six weeks of entry-level experience at worksites in all five boroughs. Participants are selected by lottery for the program, which runs from July 5 through August 13.

Additionally, many shareholders expect the Board to hire a qualified management company to comply with our HUD-backed loan requirements. Several are not comfortable being in non-monetary default status, with the unknown consequences of not complying with our loan agreement. I too am very concerned. Back to Business On Tuesday, April 5, 2016, the HUD Regional Administrator sent the entire Board a letter summarizing their April 1, 2016 conference call with the Board as they await our voting results of the two remaining Third Party management companies. The conference call was scheduled as HUD and lending parties understood the Board was to meet the week of April 5, to discuss and vote on the two management companies’ proposals received from our original RFP solicitation in November 2014 (that date may have changed). I found the HUD conference call to be very informative as they provided clarification, requested to hear comments from the Board and provided specific expectations with the hiring process. I am hopeful we will complete this process soon. I am sure we can finalize a successful contract arrangement with whomever we choose and hope we consider a post-award conference to: • Gain awareness of the contract requirements. • Build a good business partnership. • Establish reasonable performance expectations. • Establish timely communications to the Board. • Discuss lines of authority, work authorizations, quality assurance and other key issues within the contract. A good contract structure could serve as a baseline for creating objectives and goals that are specific, measurable and asks the five “W” questions (what, why, who, where, & which). We would then be in compliance with the very HUD-backed loan that kept our community affordable. Closing I will continue to do all I can with my Board colleagues to enhance the quality-of-life and services Co-op City deserves. I am very interested in hearing from you and can be reached at 347-913-4224 or riverbaydirectorlg@gmail.com. “Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a great battle.” —I. Maclaren

Co-op City Times / April 16, 2016

Co-op City Working Families Party Chapter Continues Campaign for Bernie Sanders Despite the inclement weather, the Co-op City Working Families Party (WFP) Chapter — in coordination with Destini McDowell, local Field Organizer for the Bernie Sanders campaign, continues its enthusiastic efforts on behalf of the candidate WFP has endorsed for President of the United States, Bernie Sanders 2016. Last Saturday, Co-op City resident-volunteers set up tables near each of our community centers to distribute the candidate’s literature and to enlist more volunteers to continue door-to-door canvassing for Bernie Sanders. And we’re doing it again today, Saturday, April 16th, from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. We encourage fellow Co-op City residents to join us at the tables this morning to discuss the merits of Bernie Sanders. Or do drop by the Sanders Bronx office at 2704 Williamsbridge Road (just north of Allerton Avenue) – today, tomorrow, or Monday – from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. to find out how you can help support Bernie Sanders. Canvassing is a wonderful way to discover the unique diversity and the varied viewpoints of your neighbors. The experience will enhance your appreciation for this special community we live in. For more information and to volunteer, please contact Stuart Edwards at 718671-0142, Mary Pearson at 718-320-1922, or Destini McDowell at 733-403-3111. Remember, the New York State Presidential Primary is this Tuesday, April 19th. Let’s Get Out the Primary Vote, Co-op City! —Stuart Edwards

Broun Place Townhouse Association

Committee Report

Community Relations Committee Meeting date: March 15, 2016, 7:00-9:00 p.m. Ten cooperators attended the meeting. 1. The Minutes from our last meeting were read. 2. Upcoming Community Relations Department Events – The Community Relations Dept. Director distributed a written report on the March and April, 2016 community events. 3. The Cooperators’ Money-Saving Award Program is ready. (Launched 3/26/16) 4. Annual Co-op City Spelling Bee – The African-American Association’s Spelling Bee Chairperson updated the Committee on the 3rd Annual Spelling Bee scheduled for March 19, 2016, 11:00 a.m., Bartow Community Center, Room 31. 5. Community Board #10 Update – Martin Prince, Chairman • The Department of Transportation advised that Bartow Avenue will be paved and also the streets going into Section 5. • Call 3-1-1 to report broken lights and advise him if there is a problem with them being repaired. • The TriCare Ambulance Service went out of business and that is leaving the Bronx short of 13 or 14 ambulances. The FDNY is making shifts in order to help and will write to the Mayor’s office. • For anyone that needs mental health services, please contact the Dept. of Mental Health and Hygiene. 6. Broken Street Lights – Many street lights have been repaired by Community

Relations Committee members calling 3-1-1. Please contact your Community Services Office (CSO) for lighting repairs needed within the community. 7. Basement Storage Units – The Community Relations Dept. Director reported that basement storage units are now in all Co-op City buildings. 8. Bathroom heaters – Following cooperators’ complaints, a resolution was prepared and approved by the Board (4/6/16) to resume replacing bathroom heaters in bathrooms that have windows. 9. TNR (Trap-Neuter-Return) Cats – The Board cannot provide protection for a cooperator who stated that she was being harassed during her efforts to decrease the stray cat population by feeding, trapping, neutering and returning them to the community. 10. Board of Directors Elections – There was discussion regarding changing the annual Riverbay Board Elections from voting machines to voting by mail-in ballots and an online process. There are many advantages to changing, including more cooperators will vote by using the Internet, an extended voting time period, more convenient for homebound and disabled cooperators, lower cost to shareholders, etc. It was decided that the Board should make the decision regarding this matter. 11. Online Carrying Charge Payments – It was reported that Riverbay’s “PayLease” online payment system is up and running. 12. Next meeting: To be announced.

From Broun Place Townhouse Association: The Jewish holiday of Passover begins this week. May it be celebrated in peace. This week, we send tidings of encouragement and hopes for improved health to Ben Kilpatrick and his wife, Vera. Recently, their patio was targeted by thieves. Please be mindful of what you leave unguarded on your patio. At this time, we still have no camera on the cul-de-sac of Broun Place. We need a surveillance camera in this area. This will help us identify criminals. We need eyes when there are no legs! Due to illness, I wasn’t at Wednesday’s Open Board Meeting. However, the T.V. broadcast was great. Everyone should watch as the camera delivers truth. I was present when Councilperson King announced his senior trolley proposal. It would be a great thing to help seniors go around locally, just Co-op City territory. Because it is just local, it will not interfere with MTA services. Because it is local, it will eliminate waiting outside for the second bus taking one across Co-op City. The notion that that will reduce purchase of senior MetroCards is ridiculous. That is like saying the MTA should be against “Access-a-Ride.” Thursday, I was able to meet up with new Grounds Supervisor Michael Ambo. I accepted his apology for missing our meeting. We discussed issues, such as use of the leaf blowers, cleaning public areas, fence repair, a groundsperson onsite and planting. Neighbors, please report to CSO or me if you see anyone dumping house garbage in the smaller waste bins. Thursday, April 14h, there is supposed to be another Buildings and Grounds meeting. Recently, the carrying charge “PayLease System” was made accessible to our shareholders. Our family signed up and our Mr. Lazaar reported it was a “piece of I have been in solo Internal Medicine practice in Co-op City for cake” and seemed very operator friendly and efficient. over 35 years. Tuesday, April 19, 2016 is the Democratic Primary. Only registered Democrats can vote in the Democratic I have many years of experience in Primary Care as well as Primary Election. Please confirm your eligibility and consulting at Montefiore Hospital. I have taught medical students register to vote. Regarding the Riverbay Board elecand residents at Albert Einstein College of Medicine and am a tion, it is our responsibility to vote and evaluate candiClinical Associate Professor of Medicine there. I have been dates. The mission of the forefathers of Co-op City on recognized in Connelly's Book of "Top Doctors". governing the largest middle-income housing development in the world can be understood from the Rules I am in the office 5 days a week and make rounds at Montefiore and Regulations of the election. Participation in assoHospital daily including weekends. I am also on call twenty four ciations and resident boards is encouraged and it’s part hours a day, seven days a week. I provide a "Medical of the makeup of Co-op City, a Mitchell-Lama middle Home" for my patients (I am willing to help make all sigincome development. nificant medical decisions). I have excellent conAlert, scam phone calls and mail scammers have sultants available whom I have vetted over the years increased. Report specifics to 3-1-1. Enroll in the “Do and work well with them. Not Call” list in order to protect yourself. Donations bins for gently used household and Good Primary Care requires the Primary Doctor to clothing items are available by our garages. If you see know his patient thoroughly and guide them through items dropped next to the bins, give the vendor a call our chaotic medical system. to come and pick up. Please report road issues to #3-1-1 and Bronx We now accept Medicare, Centerlight, VWS Community Planning Board 10. It is at 3165 East Choice, Empire, GHI, HIP, United Healthcare/ Tremont Avenue, Bronx, NY 10461; Phone: 718-892Oxford and Emblem Health. 1161, Email: bx10@cb.nyc.gov. Broun Place Association wishes everyone a great 100 Elgar Place, Building 35 week. Telephone (718) 320-2188 • rchernaik@aol.com —Eva Lazaar

Richard B. Chernaik, M.D.

Co-op City Times / April 16, 2016

Building 13 Association Please check the bulletin board for dates and times of dues collection. Annual affidavits will be notarized for free when you become a paid member of the Building 13 Association, Inc. Sands Casino and Outlet Shopping (Pa.) Fundraiser - Saturday, May 14, leaving Bldg. 13 at 9:00 a.m. and departing from the casino at 5 p.m. Cost: $50. (Casino bonus - $30 slot play, $5 food voucher - subject to change). Deadline: Today, April 16. Summer Fun Day is Saturday, June 18 - FREE TSHIRTS TO THE FIRST 50 YOUTH. Sponsored by Section 2 (Bldgs. 9 (A, B), 10 (A,B,C), 11 (A,B,C), 12, 13, 14} from 12 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. between Carver Loop and Casals Place. There will be Free popcorn, cotton candy, franks and other surprises. Weather permitting, we will have a DUNK TANK and guess who has agreed to get dunked!!!!! Daryl Johnson, Riverbay Board Director; Warren Mitchell, Assistant GM, and Chief Frank Apollo, CCPD. Contact us if you would like to volunteer. We have

“Dunk A Dad,” so come on dads, give the kids a thrill, they love it! DJ Val will also have the music going, “oldies and newbies.” Play Name That Tune!!! Soon, we will have the Summer Fun Day t-shirts on sale. They will be pre-sold and distributed prior to the date of the event, June 18. YOGA classes are every Friday. Join us on Fridays from 7:15-8:15 p.m. in the association room. Cost $12 ($2 donated to the building). Do something for yourself that will bring you peace, comfort and relaxation. Checks for Building 13 events should be made payable to Building 13 Assoc. Inc. and mailed to Building 13 Assoc., 100 Casals Place #32K, Bronx, NY 10475. For information, contact Gail Sharbaan, Treasurer at 718-6713801. Call also, 718-320-1370. Our website is http:// www.bldg13assoc.com or e-mail us at bthirteen.assoc @yahoo.com. As always, thanks for making our team work. —Adrienne Sprivey

Building 27 Association Greetings, neighbors, and happy spring. We, as a community, are so blessed to be able to enjoy the beautiful scenery of nature that surrounds Co-op City, a special thanks to our ground keepers. Correction – At the association meeting held on March 21, the 50/50 raffle winner was Mr. John Irving of Building 27B. Annual Dues - The building association collection of $5 per apartment will be on Friday, April 22th, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the lobby of 27A, B and C. The $5 that you donate helps the association to distribute flyers informing you of our meetings, etc., Christmas functions, and other activities, and you will become a member of the association. Thanking you in advance for your participation. Game Night - Friday, April 29th, Bingo from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Light refreshment. Our neighbors are welcome to join us. Tax Season – Listen, please stay alert. If you receive a phone or cell call referring to the IRS, please hang up the phone, do not return the phone call of any number given. If you receive mail from the IRS, to make sure it is legitimate, take it to the IRS office located at 1200 Waters Place right here in the Bronx. Email? Do not bother to open, go to the office PLEASE. We are hearing about scams all on the TV and radio, so please take heed. Gospel Cruise - Please join us on the SPIRIT OF NEW YORK in the New York Harbor on Saturday, June 11. Departing at 10 a.m. SHARP - return at approximately 3 p.m. in front of Einstein Loop community center. The cost is $110 per person. We will accept cash, check, and money orders. Payments - Wednesday, April 13, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. in Lobby 27A. The payments will RESERVE your seat on the bus.

Final Payment In Full - April 29th. There will be a LUNCH-STYLE BUFFET consisting of salads, roasted Salmon & Tilapia, maple & mustard glazed pork loin, herb roast chicken, baked ziti, roasted broccoli and desserts, sounds good to me. For further information, please contact Margie at (718) 379-4629 or Sharon at (718) 671-1905 (9 a.m. to 4 p.m.). Don't miss it!!! Presidential Primary Election - will be Tuesday, April 19th. Please make sure to cast your vote. Contact the Mayor's Office - The Section 5 Association president is encouraging Section 5 cooperators and those who also are affected by these hazardous POT HOLES to call 3-1-1 and report that the pot holes were reported to the Dept. of Transportation since the last snow storm of 2015. The pot holes focus is beginning at Co-op Blvd. on Bartow Ave. going east around the Jersey barriers to Hutchinson River P’kway East. The Dept. of Transportation keeps delaying the repairs. So, we have to step up and get involved regarding our community. So please, let’s all do our part; place your calls to the Mayor’s Office via 3-1-1, because if we fail to get the repairs, another snow storm will certainly make those roads impassable. Happy birthday to all in the month of April. Please keep our sick and shut-in’s in prayer. Please share with the Sunshine Committee, Ms. Lydia Rondon, by calling her at (718) 583-3040 if a neighbor in our building is ill, home-bound, celebrating birthdays, or suffering bereavement. Ms. Rondon will respond on the behalf of the bldg. association. Let’s hope for better things to come by keeping our Board members and management in prayer for this is our home, building and community. Pray for leaders of the nations. —H. Overman

Building 21 Association You are everything and everything is you “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. CO-OP City is the best kept secret in New York, hands down. We must cooperate with each other in order 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 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 take advantage of the infrastructure that protects and guides us. You are Riverbay and Riverbay is you. We will have an open discussion about the last Board meeting during the Building 21 Association Meeting, starting at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, April 27th in the rear of 21B. All are welcomed. Floor Captains will make CO-OP City Work Better All we ask of anyone kind enough to be a Floor Captain is as follows: 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 (Delivered on Saturdays) 3. ELEVATOR NOTICES • READ THEM AND TALK TO YOUR NEIGHBORS ABOUT THEM 4. PROMOTE: • MEETINGS, CLUBS AND GATHERINGS 5. ENCOURAGE • YOUR NEIGHBORS TO: VOTE – VOTE – VOTE! IN THE RIVERBAY ELECTION • MAKE CALLS TO THE RIVERBAY OFFICES SECURITY 718-671-3050 CSO OFFICES 718-320-3300 We are dedicated to the self-development and empowerment of every shareholder in CO-OP City. We are passionate about our community. Each one of us, multiplied by all of us, equals A FORCE FOR GOOD. See you around the neighborhood! —Michelle Marbury

Building 5 Cooperators Association The year 2016 has been an exciting year for Building 5 at 100, 120 and 140 Darrow Place. A new Board of Directors began by continuing projects drawn from cooperator questionnaire feedback. Participation in the Section 1 Family Fun Day was launched while a PreEaster Children’s Treat Give Away brought smiles to little faces. A Tag and Bake Sale is now planned for April 23, where local shareholders can find great treasures among fellow residents’ discardables. Tables are rented for $10 and are limited. Interested persons should call the association at (718) 576-6396 or email us at Bldg5Association.ss@gmail.com. Look for more interesting things from us during our 2016 – 2017 term. Meet our new Board of Directors: Shahidah Shakoor, President; Deborah (Debbie) Lowden, Vice President; Jose (Joe) Guzman, Acting Secretary; and Deborah Brown, Acting Treasurer. Feel free to contact us Monday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. —Shahidah Shakoor

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Building 9 Association Greetings: The Building 9 Association is progressing in our efforts toward inclusion and involvement. Positive ideas lead to positive actions which lead to positive reinforcement of our best intentions and efforts. Our meetings are well attended and our Event Nights are growing in popularity. Thank you all for your continued support and participation. Our community and homes are refuges of peace and security. It is incumbent upon each of us to minimize any possible threat to our safe havens. That being said, "Safety First." Please be mindful of your surroundings upon entering your buildings, elevators and apartments. Do not enter the lobby or elevator with strangers. When in doubt, buzz a neighbor or call CCPD. If you notice any problems with the entry doors or locks, please report it to the CSO at once. Secure entries are our first line of defense against strangers and dangers. Please be vigilant. Please, be considerate of your fellow cooperators. Remove your clothes from the washers and dryers promptly upon completion of their cycle. The laundry room is available for the convenience of all cooperators. The New York State Presidential Primary is Tuesday, April 19th. Make your vote count. The Riverbay Corporation Board Election is May 18th. Attend a forum. Ask questions. Listen. Make your voice heard. Vote. RBC Affidavits are due April 30th. Our next General Meeting is Thursday, April 21st. The Paint Party will be Saturday, April 30th. Our May meeting will be Thursday, the 19th at 7 p.m. 'The Spoken Word ' event night is Saturday, May 21st at 7 p.m. Bake Sale: Saturday, June 11th from 12-6 p.m. Foxwoods Casino: Saturday, July 30th: $50 pp ($25 due by 5/15 and $25 due by 6/15). Newport Playhouse Dinner Theater & Cabaret: Saturday, August 13th. $110 pp (3 payments: $30 due by 5/15, $40 due by 6/13, $40 due by 7/13). Join us for a fun night out. Currently, we are accepting payments for our upcoming bus rides. Tickets are going fast. Thank you for your support. For more details, please see our advertisements in the Co-op City Times and our flyers posted on your designated building bulletin boards. Please join us for one, some or all of the above-referenced events. Until next time, be well. —Linda Collins

Co-op City Times / April 16, 2016

Harriet Tubman Independent Democratic Club The New York State Presidential Primary will be held on Tuesday, April 19. Polls are open from 6:00 am to 9:00 p.m. We invite all eligible voters to make the time to exercise their right to vote and make their opinion heard. Democratic voters will have to choose between Senator Bernie Sanders and Secretary Hillary Clinton (vote for one) in the first part of the ballot. Then voters will be asked to vote for 6 delegates (6 different people listed on the ballot) pledged to either Bernie Sanders or Hillary Clinton who will attend the National Democratic Convention in Philadelphia this summer. It is these 6 delegates who will join the rest of the New York State Delegation and the delegates from the other 49 states at the Convention. The votes of the delegates will determine the Democratic Presidential candidate who will run for President against the Republican Presidential candidate from this summer until the General Election on Tuesday, November 8. If you want your vote to have the most impact, we suggest that you vote for all 6 delegates who have pledged to support the

Democratic Candidate that you favor. Thanks to the NAACP Co-op City Branch #2210 for hosting the One Voice-One Vote Voters’ Education and Candidates’ Forum on Wednesday, April 7 at Dreiser Loop Auditorium B. This meeting gave the shareholders and residents a chance to hear and meet some of the candidates for the future Congressional and New York State Senate Races. Cooperators were able to participate in the question and answer session that was very informative. Harriet Tubman Independent Democratic Club held the first meeting of this 2016 Presidential Campaign on Tuesday, April 12 in room 35 of Einstein Community Center. Thank you to all of the cooperators that attended and heard our plan for involvement and participation for this election year. We welcome more of you to join us at our next meeting on Tuesday, May 10. Save these dates April 16 - Riverbay Community Blood Bank will hold a Blood Drive on Saturday, 4/16, at Bartow Community Center, room 31 from 10:00 a.m. to

4:00 p.m. April 19 - The New York State Presidential Primary. Polls are open from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. April 20 - Riverbay Board Candidates' Forum, Dreiser Loop Community Center Auditorium "B." April 30 - Deadline for Annual Income Affidavits for Riverbay. May 10 - Harriet Tubman Independent Democratic Club meeting at Einstein Loop Community Center, room 35, from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. May 18 - Riverbay Board of Director Election. The Harriet Tubman Independent Democratic Club is committed and dedicated to sharing information that may help cooperators and their families. Please text us with your questions and suggestions at tel. #: 917-6936509. Let us know what issues are most important to you and your families in this election year. We are looking for volunteers to register new voters in their building lobbies. Please let us know if you are interested. Membership dues are $20 per year. —Alethea Cherebin

Building 25 Association Hi, neighbors of Building 25. We would like our weekly news articles to reflect safety, peace of mind for all of us and community involvement. There are three things left to say about winter, winter you had six months to show up, now go away, and stop bullying spring. The following “to-do” list for the month of April is repeated in this article due to the importance of completing these items: The Presidential Primary Election: Please come out to vote in the Presidential Primary Election on April 19.

Building 10 Association Thanks to Lt. Jeff Scherer from the N.Y. Fire Dept., Fire Safety Division, we had a very informative membership meeting on Tuesday, April 5. We are grateful for Lt. Scherer for his presentation. We devoted the entire meeting to fire safety given how important a subject it is for our Building 10 family. Lt. Scherer presented tips on how to keep our families and apartments safe at all times. Everyone was pleased at what they learned and agreed there was plenty that will help keep safe. On April 29th, we will have another fun-filled Game Night with lots of games, entertainment and refreshments. You will not want to miss it! Game Night will take place from 7 p.m.–11 p.m. in the association room which is in the rear of Building 10B, behind the elevators in Building 10B. If you haven’t been to one of our social events and heard how exciting they are, here is your chance. We are having a cake sale on Saturday, April 30. Both the game night and cake sale will occur in the association room. If you are a proud baker, please drop a note under the association room door letting us know you will volunteer your delicious baked goods to this building fundraising event. If you have just moved into Building 10, please join us for Game Night to learn how the Building 10 Association is there to help you, and to meet your neighbors. The Game Night event is a great chance to meet new neighbors and make friends in a casual setting. Give us a chance to welcome you to the community! We are always looking for volunteers for our committees like the Hospitality, Fundraising and Youth Committees. Your participation is more than welcomed and appreciated. If you cannot volunteer, don’t let that get in your way, just come out and enjoy our activities. Together, we will continue to work together to make the Building 10 Association a strong, positive organization for all who live here. We look forward to seeing you at our next event. We also look forward to each of you sharing your thoughts and ideas since each of you are our strength. —Ron Campbell

Annual Income Affidavits: Riverbay Corporation is in the process of sending us our Annual Income Affidavits and as a reminder, the completed notarized Income Affidavit must be returned to Riverbay Corporation office by April 30, with the exception of those residents who are excluded (residents who moved in after March 31, and those residents receiving Section 8). Neighbors, remember during tax season and other times, there are all types of individuals out there lurking to cash in on your valuables, please do not let them. The number one rule “if it is too good to be true, it is usually not true.” If a stranger or unknown company calls demanding money, hang-up the phone and report the incoming phone number to Public Safety. If you receive a letter from a stranger or unknown company demanding money, bring the letter to Public Safety, and lastly, if you receive emails from unknown sources, do not open it, delete it from your files and trash bins. Ms. Alisa McCluney from the Garage Department at Riverbay Corporation will be our guest speaker at our next Building 25 Association meeting on 04/20,

7:30 p.m. Please come out to meet/greet her and bring your questions and/or concerns. Our building association meets every third Tuesday of the month generally from September through June at 7:30 p.m. Our next meeting has been re-scheduled for Wednesday, April 20, at 7:30 p.m. due to the Primary Election taking place on Tuesday, April 19. If you cannot make it to meetings due to scheduling or other obstacles in your way, please log onto our building email address at building25ca@gmail.com and address your emails to any or all members of Building 25 Association. Friendly reminder, if you have not already done so, please pay your dues, $5 per household. Building 25 Association is looking for a volunteer to fill the position as Recording Secretary and Floor Captains. I will close with the following quote: “Nobody will ever deprive the American people of the right to vote except the American people themselves and the only way they could do this is by not voting.” —Franklin D. Roosevelt —Wanda Bailey

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Spanish-American Community Club Please join us on the 2nd Thursday of every month at 8:00 p.m. Everyone is welcome! We would like to thank all those who joined us for the March 26th (‘Sábado de Gloria’) dance in the Dreiser Community Center. It was a highly successful event - an incredible evening with phenomenal music. Your support was greatly appreciated. ‘Social Friday’ is scheduled for April 22nd at 7:00 p.m. The Installation of Officers Dinner and Dance is scheduled for Friday, April 29th at Eastwood Manor. Tickets are $55 for members, $75 for non-mem-

bers. Music will be provided by DJ Salsero. Payment is due by Thursday, April 14th. If you have not renewed your membership as of February, you will be required to pay the non-member rate. Please contact Alfonso Gonzalez at (347) 249-3403 for more information. Applications for the Tony Mondesire Scholarship Award are still available. Please note: the applications are being distributed to ALL students of higher education - NOT just members and their families. The forms will be available in room 16 of Dreiser Loop Center at any of our monthly meetings, either the 2nd Thursday of every month or at the

Board of Directors meetings on the 1st Tuesday of each month. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and residents of the Bronx. Students must carry a minimum of 12 credits per semester at an accredited institution for at least one year. Applications must be returned by May 12th, either by mail, or to a member of the Scholarship Board of Trustees. Coming soon: Parents’ Night on Saturday, June 25th and ‘El Batey’ on Sunday, July 24th. More information will be available in the coming weeks. If there is enough interest, we would like to arrange a trip to Nordic Lodge

for Lobster Fest, but we need to hear from potential participants. The estimated cost for the all-day outing would be $150 per person for 4 hours at Foxwoods, followed by an all-you-eat buffet at Nordic Lodge. Please contact Lourdes Suarez to have your name added to the list. Additional information for all of our upcoming club events, as well as details concerning the club in general, can be found on our website: http://spanamcccc.synthasite.com. You may also contact the club at (718) 379-7017 or email us at SpanAmCCCC@gmail.com. —Carmen Rodriguez

Baychester Visual Arts Association If you would like to be more creative and enjoy drawing and painting you could derive much pleasure from attending classes at BVA. Art classes are held every Tuesday, in room 5, in the Dreiser Community Center. Our next session starts on Tuesday, April 19th. You can choose from the 2 class schedules 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. Mr. Moses Groves, BVA’s own art instructor, is 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. On Thursday, April 14 at 1:30 p.m., room 5 in the Dreiser Community Center, there will be a demonstration of abstract painting. Mr. Dmitriy Moshkovich will show you how to paint abstract art with

multimedia paints. Mr. Moshkovich has a Masters degree in Fine Arts from Russia and is an award winning artist. You will enjoy this creative and informative demonstration. We hope you can attend. In the month of June, we will have our paintings on display at the Baychester Library in celebration of Bronx Month. Come and see the artwork and we know you will be impressed with the fine quality of paintings, 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. If you would like more information about classes or members’ artwork, you can call Moses Groves at 201-862-0847. Science is for the body and art is for the soul. —Sylvia Lochansky

African-American Association We are asking that Co-op City individuals sign up for the African American Parade in Harlem through the African American Association. We marched last year and were recognized around the world through simulcast on major radio stations, and it was less than 40 of us. We want to represent Co-op City in massive numbers. We will have our own float. If you want to march in the parade, let us know. We are looking to represent with at least 500 residents strong. We want to be one of the largest in the parade. Are you excited? Then let’s do it. Our next general meeting will be held on Thursday May12, at 7:00 p.m. in Dreiser Center, room #15. This will be another informative and entertaining

event. We look forward to everyone participating. The association sponsors the following ongoing programs and encourages your participation. Computer Classes – Saturdays, 1-4 p.m., rm. 15, Dreiser Center. Call 718379-5555 to RSVP. Children’s Programs – For information about the early morning school drop-off program and the after school programs, call 718-379-5555. Yoga & Pilates Mat Classes – Classes resumed on Tuesday, 9/15, 7:15 p.m., Dreiser Center, rm. 2. Lose weight, tone and strengthen your muscles with exercises that reduce stress through breathing techniques. For more

information, call 718-671-8364. Belly Dance Classes – Wednesdays, 7:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, room #2. For a nominal fee, you will have fun and stay in shape. For more information, call Xonia, 646-301-9438. Evening Line Dance Classes – Dance to Soul, Latin, and Gospel music on Thursdays, 7 p.m. in Dreiser Center, room #2. Call Cynthia, 917-903-7073. Music, Rhythm & Dance – Most Fridays, 7:30 p.m., Dreiser Center, rm. 15; most Saturdays, 10 a.m., Dreiser Center, room #2. Keith, 917-561-6211. Adult Study Group – The Institute for Youth meets on the 2nd & 4th Mondays, 7:00 p.m. The Book Study Group meets every 3rd Sunday, 1:00

p.m., Dreiser Center, room 15. Please call to confirm 718-379-5555. General Membership Meeting – The next meeting will be on Thursday, May12. If you are unable to attend the meeting, please read our weekly column for updates. Also, if you wish to join or update your membership, please send a check or money order (DO NOT MAIL CASH) of $15 for a single membership or $25 for families to: AfricanAmerican Association of Co-op City, P.O. Box 702, Co-op City Station, Bronx, NY 10475. Donations are welcomed. Like us on Facebook: Coopcity Africanamericanassoc. Email us at: aaacc power@gmail.com. —Ebony Lambright

Williamsbridge Club The National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Clubs, Inc. (NANBPWC); The Williamsbridge Club is an organization dedicated to community service in the areas of health, employment, education and economic development. The Adult Club meets at Dreiser Center on the second Friday of every month. Young women, 18-35, who are in or preparing for a business/professional career can become members of the Young Adult Club. Reminder: File your taxes. If there is a gap of three years in filing your taxes you can still file and get your refund. The govt. has 950 million from people who have not filed/claimed are fund in a timely manner. Refunds due remain in an unclaimed tax account until a taxpayer files a return to claim them. Bankrate.com. Save The Date: Saturday, April 30, Eastwood Manor, 1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

will be our 39th Annual FOUNDER’S DAY LUNCHEON. Come and join us. Our honorees this year are: Rev. Que English – Sojourner Truth; Mimi Jones – Business; James Loren Russell – Minister of the Year; Jenise G. Jackson – Professional; Theresa Young – Community Service; Khalil Abdul-Wahhab – Man of the Year; Paula Miller, Ph.D. – Achievement; Scholarships – Radina Johnson, Romell Johnson and Nala McGee. We welcome all, of our supporters and new friends. Please contact us at the phone numbers listed and call for tickets or Journal Ad information. If you are interested in serving an Internship or Community Service Project please contact the Club at the address listed. We are looking for young people who want to increase their skills. If you know of a youth age 13 – 18 who would be interested in joining our youth club, please forward the information to us. Please check this column for ongoing

information. The date for Scholarship Applications has closed. Please watch our column in November 2016 for our next Scholarship announcement. Information concerning the National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Clubs, Inc. (NANBPWC) may be found at www.

nanbpwc.org or Facebook: The williamsbridgeBPWC or our mailing address: Williamsbridge Club, P.O. Box 6, Co-op City Station, Bronx, New York 10475. Our phone contacts are 718.328.2302, Joetta Brown, or 917. 972.7732, Sandra Hall. —Joetta Brown

Building 22 A&B Association Our Pokeno game night was another enjoyable evening. Everyone enjoyed themselves as always. Check the bulletin board for the next game. It’s Spring, but the weather is not cooperating (smile). Our Spring Soiree will be April 22 at 7 p.m. – 10 p.m. in the association room on the “B” side. Everyone is invited, check the bulletin board. Our next association meeting is April

25 at 7-8 p.m. Our guest speakers will be Vanessa Aldea, CSO Manager and Taniysha Farley, Assistant Manager CSO II. Please let us know your question in advance by slipping them under the door of apartment 10J on the “B” side in order to have material to assist in the meeting. Our next outing will be the Sands Casino date and time will be posted. Thank you. —Betty Leak

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Co-op City Sports Velocity Track Club New York We recently featured Velocity Track Club New York’s National Champion’s high school division and athletes who won two or more medals at the nationals. This week, we are highlighting the reminding athletes who medalled at the USA Track & Field Youth Indoor National Championship. Therefore, we will highlight Tiarra Jackson and Dakota Hickman. Both student-athletes compete in the girls 9 & 10 age division, and were able to showcase their talents on the biggest stage of youth indoor track & field competition, the 2016

the podium at the nationals. At the 2014 indoor nationals’ championship, Tiarra took 4th place in the girls 8 & under 1500 meter run, earning a spot on the podium. At the 2015 indoor nationals, she took 2nd place in the 9 & 10 years old division 1500 meter race walk with a time of 16:14 and earned a spot on the podium. At the 2016 indoor national championship, she completed in the 1500 meter race walk in 11:12 minutes, taking over 5 minutes off her last year’s time, earning a silver medal. Great job, Tiarra!! Dakota Hickman is new to track & field and this was her 1st time compet-

Council Member King (center) with Velocity Track coaches after presenting the team with a defibrillator.

USA Track & Field Hershey Youth Indoor National Championship. There were just under 2,500 athletes from throughout the country who converged at Ocean Breeze Athletic Complex. Plus, people around the country watched the event live on USATF-TV. On several occasions, Tiarra stood on

ing in a national meet. After failing to qualify for the finals in the high jump at the Colgate Women’s Games, Dakota continued to practice hard. In the Colgate Women’s Games SemiFinals, she cleared 3 ft. 2 inches. At the 2016 USA Track & Field Hershey Youth Indoor National Championship,

Co-op City Toastmasters Club Have you ever been asked to speak in front of a group of people, and declined out of fear? Do you hesitate to speak up at a meeting because you think you may sound silly? Do you shudder at the mere thought of having to make presentations at work? Most people have a fear of public speaking, but fear no more! For over 90 years, Toastmasters International has helped millions of people just like you and me to feel confident when speaking in front of anybody, from 1-on-1 interviews to gatherings of hundreds of people! Co-op City Toastmasters Club is a warm and friendly environment where we have a lot of fun while encouraging and nurturing members to conquer their fear of public speaking. Even if you have no fear of speaking in front of people and you just want practice to improve your skills, our club is the place for you! As a member, you will

also have opportunities at every meeting for developing the leader within you. Membership is open to adults aged 18 and over. Don’t miss our next meeting – Co-op City Toastmasters meets every 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month at 2049 Bartow Avenue on the lower level in the Bartow Mall. For more information, contact Club President Kim Robinson at (646) 9960121 and Kim.Robinson.TM@gmail. com or contact us on our club website, http://3824.toastmastersclubs.org, and click the “Contact Us” link on the left. You can also find us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/CoOpCity ToastmastersClub and on Meetup at http://www.meetup.com/CoOpCity ToastmastersClub. For more information about Toastmasters International, visit www. Toastmasters.com. —Kim Robinson

Be responsible. Designate a driver. Please do not drink & drive! Please Refrain From Littering in the Garages. There are Several Trash Cans on Every Level For Your Convenience. Keep Co-op City Clean! Thank you!

she cleared 3 ft. 7 inches, which earned her a 5th place medal and a spot on the podium. Great job, Dakota!!! Velocity Track Club New York closed out the indoor season on a good note, winning 17 medals at the national’s championship. We won medals in 9 different events; I had to buy a souvenir shirt with all of the events on it. Winning national medals in 9 different events and with children ages 6 to 17 is a testament of the coaching staff. Great job, children and staff! On another note, thanks to Council Member Andy King, Velocity Track Club New York athletes Dakota Velocity Track Club New York Hickman, Tiarra Jackson with souvenir shirt. coaches received CPR training Thank you, Council Member King and and how to use a defibrillator on Council Member James Vacca! Monday, April 4th at the Morris Park Velocity Track Club New York is a Community Center, Bronx, NY. After 501(C) 3 not-for-profit. One hundred the training, Council Member King conpercent of your donation will go to help gratulated us and presented us with a our children. For additional informadefibrillator. The goal of this initiative is to ensure organizations are well pretion, you can go to our website, pared for cardiac arrest emergencies, as Velocitytrack.org, or contact me, Coach research shows that early intervention Winston Dinkins, at 914-441-6196 or during a cardiac arrest strongly increases email me at watclt@aol.com. an individual’s likelihood of surviving. —Winston Dinkins

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Retirees of Dreiser Loop REMINDER! The 2016 Scholarship applications are due no later than Thursday, April 28th. TRAVEL EVENTS: (Coach Bus, Dreiser Loop, opposite H&R Block) April 26-28 (Tues.-Thurs.), BALLY’S HOTEL AND CASINO, Atlantic City. Rebate: $25 slot play + $25 food credit. Note: Luggage tags available for pick-up on Mondays, 4/18 & 4/25 after 3 p.m. Coach bus Meet/depart: 9:30/10:00 a.m. SHARP! Contacts: Beverly James/ Virginia Stewart, 718-379-0377. • June 2&3 (Thurs. & Fri.). 2 days/1 night Getaway. Overnight stay at an Atlantic City hotel. Enjoy a cruise on the Spirit of Philadelphia. A tour of Philadelphia. Coach bus. Price: Double/ triple, $280 and single, $330. 2 monthly payments (double/triple $90 and $115 single). FINAL PAYMENT due. Contacts: Serita G., 347-564-5722/Barbara W., 718-320-0500. • August 6th (Sat.). Senior Day Picnic at Holiday Hill, Ct. Sold out! A day filled with fun, disc jockey with

music for dancing, games, prizes and endless food. Contacts: Serita G., 347-564-5722/Barbara W., 718-3200500. • August 15-17 (Mon.-Wed.). Dover Downs Hotel & Casino, Dover, DE. Price: Double $400 pp/single $490. $100 deposit required now to hold seat. Two monthly payments: $150 pp/double - $195/single. (Final payment due on or before Thursday, July 11th). Casino rebate: TBD. Package includes – Deluxe motor coach transportation, all You Can Eat Crabs at Woody’s Crab House, shopping at Rehoboth Outlet Stores; on day of return, stopping at the Harrington Raceway & Casino, with bonus: free slot play and free buffet. Contacts: Serita G., 347-564-5722/Barbara W, 718-320-0500. Theatre Committee: (price includes transportation): Fri., May 6th, 7:00 p.m. show. Price: $35. LOVE MY MAMMA, the Dempsey Theatre, Harlem. Contact: Eleanor Barlow, 718-324-7847. Wed., May 11th. Price: $135. SAMSON, Sight &

Sound Theatre, PA. Lorants Coach Bus. Meet/depart, 7:00-7:30 a.m. Sharp! Sold out! Contacts: Virginia Stewart/Delores Debnam, 718-379-0377. GOOD AND WELFARE 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. Members and friends, we require your telephone number along with your name when signing up. First paid - confirmed seating. Committee members in clubroom 19 (718-379-0377) on Mondays and/or Thursdays, 2:30-5:00 p.m. NOTE: There will be a Meet and Greet get-together for newest members (May 2015-March 2016) on Wed., April 27th. “How long do we have to wait before we can say GOODBYE Winter, HELLO Spring?” “Keep calm. —Claudette Davis SPRING IS coming.”

American Legion Post 1871 Home to all who served Greetings to all of our Post members who are homebound and recovering from various medical operations. We wish you a speedy recovery. Happy birthday to all of our members who will be celebrating their birthday this month. Our Post is always looking for new members to join, so if you are a veteran from any branch of the military, stop by and join. Bring your DD-214 with you. Post 1871 is located in Section #5 in the Community Center in 135 Einstein Loop, room 41. Our office telephone number is (718) 320-8165, and our email address is post1871@optimum.net. Post member Fred Klein is home recuperating. We wish you a speedy recovery. Post member Wilfred Rivera’s wife is in the hospital. We wish you a speedy recovery, too. Memorial Day is a day when we honor all of our veterans who served past and present, along with those who gave the supreme sacrifice for their country.

That’s why we gather together to honor our fallen heroes past and present on this day. Ben Wright is one of the oldest living Commanders of Post 1871. As a leader, he helped all Post members who wanted to step up to that next position in the Post, always helping any Post member who asked for help. P.S. 160 will have an essay contest on “How proud to be an American.” The winner will receive a plaque and a $25 gift card, so if you attend that school, contact your guidance counselor to enter your name to be in this contest for June. The leading Post member selling raffles is Lew Waterman. He sold 500 raffle books. Can any other Post member sell more than Lew Waterman? The Post is still looking for volunteers to help with the food pick-up and transporting our equipment to and from the Memorial Day location. All volunteers are welcome. Every little bit you do will be supporting our Post affair on Memorial Day.

No scrubbing pads to clean those sticky pots? Well, you can use aluminum foil. Just crumble a hand full and scour to polish your aluminum pots or stainless steel. Don't use this on a nonstick pot; it will damage the pot. All Post members who will be attending the Commander’s dinner in Queens, your name has been turned in to attend this affair. If you haven't turned in your money yet, please do so as fast as you can. That's $65 per person. Post election will be coming up soon, Step up and take a position in the Post. All positions will be open to all Post members. Quote for the day: A criminals best asset is his lie ability! A lot of money is tainted. Taint yours and taint mine! This information was provided to you by your post information officer. —Richard I. Lawson, Jr,

Church of God’s Children Pastors Nancy & Angelo Rosario and the congregation invite you to worship and learn God’s Word for a new you in your life. Make today the decision for Christ and let it be the first day of your new life. You may visit us and we hope you’ll stay, however, please visit and become a member at any of the many houses of worship in the Co-op City community that are teaching God’s Word. We are located at 127 Dreiser Loop (to the right of the Montefiore Health Clinic), 718-790-9120. You can call the office and leave your prayer request for our prayer group that meets every Monday & Wednesday. Schedule: Sunday, 4/16 - Worship service in

Spanish at 9:30 a.m.; English Worship, 1:15 p.m.; Sunday School, 11:30 a.m. for men, women, youth & children. Separate classes for each. Monday study/prayer: 9:30-11:30 a.m. with Brother Steve. Wed. Prayer, 7-8:30 p.m. Fri: Leadership classes, 7 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Mother’s Day service on Sunday, May 8th will be at 11 a.m. Office hours: Thurs., 11 a.m.-2 p.m. “Pay careful attention to your own work, for then you will get the satisfaction of a job well done, and you won’t need to compare yourself to anyone else. (NLV) Galatians 6:4. This verse can apply not only to our work, but also the other areas of our lives that we com-

pare. Comparison is a trap of pride we often willingly walk into because we take our eyes off of Christ and focus on ourselves. When we look at other people’s work, home, belongings, or bodies it keeps us from experiencing happiness with the gifts God gave us. Don’t let comparison rob you of the joy of God’s blessings. If you find yourself constantly comparing, refocus your thoughts on the positives of what you have. Be blessed and grateful of the gifts and talents that God has bestowed upon you. Unto His Glory always. This is the Joy of serving. Be blessed. —Bishop Nancy Rosario

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Greater Love Baptist Church “You shall not be afraid of the terror by night, nor of the arrow that flies by day, nor of the pestilence that walks in darkness, nor of the destruction that lays waste at noonday.” Psalm 91:5-6 Spiritual Food For Thought: Regardless of the chaos and bluster in the world, God will have you walk in perfect peace as you stay present with Him. This is a new day, and you can make it a good day if you will walk in faith and embrace God’s power to accomplish all that He has set before you at this time. Stay focused on spiritual reality and give no place for the works of darkness. Pastors Boyce and Carol Landrum and the Greater Love family welcome you to fellowship with us on Sunday

mornings at 11:30 a.m. Greater Love is a teaching, preaching, tithing faith & Bible way ministry. We are conveniently located at 900 Co-op City Blvd. (Bldg. 2A), on the ground level, Bronx, N.Y., 10475; main entrance red button. Free parking is available in Garage #1 on Darrow Place – parking passes will be validated at the church. Food Pantry: Open TODAY, April (4/16) from 10:00 a.m. to 12 p.m. Donations to our food pantry are accepted – All canned goods, non-perishables, staples (rice, sugar, flour), toiletries, paper goods, soap, etc. If you would like to contribute items, kindly stop in during the hours listed on our weekly schedule (below), or

Sunday between 2 p.m. & 3 p.m., or simply leave a message on the church phone. God bless all of our supporters! MOSAIC Women’s Ministry: Invite all women of all ages (18+) to an Empowerment Luncheon on Saturday, April 23rd from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. The theme is “There’s Rest at the Rock!” Our speaker is Minister Kim A. Wilson, President of the Virtuous Ministry (Ever Living Waters Ministries, Inc.) in Brooklyn, NY. Space is limited so kindly rsvp by calling the church at the number below – please leave a message and a callback number. Weekly Schedule Church phone: 347-920-5607; email: glcubc@optonline.net

Sunday Morning Prayer & Meditation: 9:30 a.m. Sunday Bible School: 10:00 a.m. (all ages) Sunday Morning Worship: 11:30 a.m. Holy Communion – First Sunday Adult Bible Study/Discipleship Class: Tuesday evenings, 7:00 p.m. Prayer Meeting: Wednesday afternoon, 1:00 p.m. Deacon Training: Alternate Thursday evenings at 7 p.m., Food Pantry: 3rd Saturday, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Mosaic Women’s Ministry: Meets 4th Saturday Family Movie/Game Nite: 3rd Friday, 7 p.m. —Pastor Carol Landrum

Ghanaian Association of Co-op City About Us: The Ghanaian Association of Co-op City (GACC) is a not-for-profit organization with the purpose of promoting the general welfare of the Ghanaian community in Co-op City. The objectives of the association include providing educational programs to members, building a capacity for greater involvement in the activities of the community, and providing a platform to address issues of common concern to members and the Co-op City community. 2016 Programs: The program of activities for 2016 discussed and approved by the general members is outlined below: April 30th — Riverbay Reps.; Management & Board of Director May 21st—Rep. from P.S. 160 or M.S. 180

June 4 – Section 1 Fair - Membership Drive June 25th — Health Fair – A Community Event for all July 23rd —Summer Picnic July 30th — Identity Theft Education August 20th — General Meeting September 24th — Marriage Seminar @ Restaurant, Hotel, etc. October 29th—Vetting of Candidates November 19th—Election of Executives December 24th—Christmas Party Date to be announced — A trip to Sight & Sound Children and Youth Program! The children and youth programs under consideration include the following: STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) activities;

Rivers Run Community Garden Our next meeting is April 21st at Dreiser Loop, rm. 9, beginning at 7 p.m. As of May 1, Rivers Run will be in full throttle until November 2016. Please take advantage of the opportunities to get your hands dirty and your heart happy on the dates specified below. Membership requirements: $20 per year fee and 20 hours of volunteer work. If you are not paid up by April 30th, we will give away your bed to an active member on the waiting list unless you contact us to make arrangements for payment. We will be collecting this fee at the April 21st meeting. If you would like to pay by mail, please make your check payable to Rivers Run Community Garden and forward to Rivers Run, Attn: Gail Sharbaan, 100 Casals Pl #32K, Bronx, NY 10475. Please note: There is a waiting list for beds. Members who are actively fulfilling the 20 hours of volunteer work requirement are moved up on the list. Important dates (All are welcome) April 21st - Open Meeting at

Dreiser Loop, rm. 9 beginning at 7:00 p.m. April 22nd - Workday with The Osborne Group and Bronx Green-Up 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. April 30th - Open from noon to 3:00 p.m. May - Tuesday is food scrap collection from members only. Beginning 4 p.m. to dusk. May 7th - Plant sale May 8th - Free Painting Workshop at the Garden/Mother’s Day plant sale beginning at 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Details to come May 10th – P.S. 153 will be visiting again from 10:00 a.m. to noon. Garden members are encouraged to take workshops sponsored by Green Thumb and the Botanical Garden, as well as working in other gardens. Knowledge is power and participation in some of the workshops qualifies Rivers Run to receive FREE stuff, like fruit trees, plants, seeds, dirt, compost, mulch and tools. 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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tutoring; homework help; career fair; summer camp; summer school & summer program placement; trips to Sight & Sound, museums, Botanical Garden, Zoo, movies, etc. Details will be provided when they are finalized. We encourage all of you to get involved in the development of our future leaders! April General Meeting: The April general meeting will be on Saturday, April 2nd. From 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., at the Einstein Community Center, 135 Einstein Loop, room 38. Dues: Members are reminded to pay your dues. You can now pay using

credit card. Pay the entire year’s dues by the end of March and get the $20 discount. T-shirts: If you don’t have the association T-shirt yet, please get yours for only $15! You may get additional t-shirts for family and friends. Please Join Us: We need your support. Please join us. We invite you to come to our next general meeting. Call 347-773-3499. UNITY IS STRENGTH! JOIN US TODAY! LIKE US ON FACEBOOK! Coop Ghanama OR http:/www.facbook.com/ gacc2013. —Seth Osei-Fosu

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Community Protestant Church On behalf of our Pastor, Reverend Dr. Calvin E. Owens, and our church family, welcome to Community Protestant Church, a church of love and understanding, located at 1659 East Gun Hill Road, Bronx, NY 10469; telephone: (718) 862-9172. Church Schedule Sunday School - 9:00 a.m. Worship Service - 11:00 a.m. Communion Service - Every first and third Sundays Prayer Meeting and Bible Study – Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. The following programs are at the Church’s Annex: 2053 Asch Loop North (Co-op City) Morning Prayer Services - Tuesday, 6:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Neighborhood Bible Study - Thursday at 10:00 a.m. Extension of Prayer and Worship Service – Every first, second and third Fridays at 7:00 p.m. Sunday School at Community Protestant Church begins at 9:00 a.m. In Sunday School, in a nurturing Christian education environment, an oppor-

St. Joseph’s Episcopal Anglican Church The congregation of St. Joseph’s cordially invites you and your family to worship in Co-op City at 155 Dreiser Loop, lower level. All are welcome. Weekly Schedule: Sunday service with Holy Communion and Sunday School are both at 9 a.m. Every 4th Sunday, our children participate in the reading of the lessons and every 5th Sunday, our young adults assist in the service. Choir rehearsal is on Thursday at 7 p.m. The (ECW) Episcopal Church Women meets immediately after service on the 1st Sunday of each month. Membership is open to all women of the church and dues are $2 per month. The men hold their meeting after service on the 2nd Sunday of each month. We look forward to welcoming everyone to service at 9:00 a.m. on Sunday, April 17, when we will celebrate The Fourth Sunday of Easter. Our Supply Priest, Father Simeon Johnson, will be the preacher and celebrant. Fundraising Events Saturday, April 30, the ECW will be sponsoring a day trip to Pindar Vineyards in North Fork, L.I. for wine tasting, a delicious sit-down luncheon at the Cooperage Inn Restaurant, and discount shopping at the famous Tanger Outlets. Donation: $105 per person. A few seats are still available. Please call the church at 718-320-0844. Deluxe MotorCoach leaves from Dreiser Loop at 9:00 a.m. In celebration of St. Joseph’s Day, raffle tickets are now available. 1st Prize $300, 2nd Prize $150, and 3rd Prize $75. The tickets are $1 each and $5 for a book of 6. Drawing takes place on May 15. Outreach Program: We continue to collect nonperishable food for the feeding program at Grace Episcopal Church in West Farms. Please remember to donate. It is also time to check out your closet and donate slightly used, clean summer clothes. For additional information on all of the above, please call the church at 718-320-0844, or visit our website: http://www.stjosephsepcbronx.org. “Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I shall fear no evil; *for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.” —Psalm 23:4 —M. Chambers

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tunity is provided for children to learn about the Bible, to grow in grace, to show love and respect for one another and to live more abundant lives. Children attending Sunday School are served breakfast after classes are over. We encourage you to bring your child, children or grandchildren to Sunday School and we look forward to seeing you. Worship Service begins at 11:00 a.m. Everyone is invited to come and be a part of this special moment set aside each Sunday morning to be in the presence of God. We will be delighted to blend our spirits with yours as we bend both body and soul before our Heavenly Father. We encourage you to spend time with God, and if it be His will, with us at Community Protestant. Other Scheduled Events Observance of the 47th Anniversary of Community Protestant Church Tomorrow, Sunday, April 17th, 11:00 a.m. — We welcome you to worship with us at the 47th Anniversary Service of Community Protestant Church.

Our Guest Preacher will be Rev. Keith Roberson, Pastor, Southern Baptist Church, New York City. Sunday, April 24th, 11:00 a.m., Observance of our Annual All-Clubs Day – Celebrating The Willing Workers, The Women’s Guild, and the North Carolina Team. All are welcome! Saturday, July 16th - Spring Fling 2016! Celebrate spring with the Willing Workers as they travel for a fun-filled day in New Jersey, including a lunch cruise and other activities. Set sail aboard the River Lady Riverboat for a delicious lunch and historical sightseeing tour along Tom’s River and Barnegat Bay. Donation: $110. For reservation and/or additional information, call (718) 320-4278 or (718) 671-8658. 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

Faith In God Church & Bible Institute Rev. Dr. Gladys R. Little, Apostle, and Pastor & Evangelist Vernon Little greet everyone in the name of Jesus, that name which is above every name. We want you to know that you are welcome in this house of the Lord! It is His house by ownership: it is our house by stewardship: and it can be your house by membership; so come on in and join with us. May God bless you in this house! It's important to take time and celebrate who Christ is. He loves us more than anyone because He knows us better than anyone. As believers, we should be encouraged to imitate Him. Let's look at verses of scripture for motivation. Colossians 3:12-17 says: 12 Therefore, as God's chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. 13 Bear with each other and forgive one another and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. 14 And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity. 15 Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since

as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful. 16 Let the message of Christ dwell among you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom through psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit, singing to God with gratitude in your hearts. 17 And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him. Invitations Sweet Hour of Prayer is today at 3 p.m. Sunday School is tomorrow at 10 a.m. Our Sunday Morning Worship Service is at 11 a.m. Every 3rd Sunday following the morning worship, we serve Holy Communion. If you’re into gospel rap/holy hip-hop, go to www.reverbnation.com/vernonlittle and download music from Vernon Little free of charge. He also has videos on YouTube. You will be blessed, encouraged, and inspired. We are located at 171 Dreiser Loop in Section 1. Our phone # is (347) 276-4925. Jesus loves you, and so do we! Happy Resurrection Sunday! —Apostle Gladys R. Little

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Faith @ Work Christian Church 120 DeKruif Place (street level). Praise and Worship begins at 9:30 a.m. Church telephone: (347) 346-5790, email: fatwcc@aol.com. Weekly Worship Experiences: Tuesday Prayer Service, 6:30 p.m.; Wednesday Bible Study, 6:30 p.m. Sunday Morning Worship, 9:30 a.m. Teen Church, 10:00 a.m., 2nd Sundays; Children's Church, 3rd Sundays (K-3); Older Children's Church, 4th Sundays (4th-7th).

Church Motto: "We are Christ-centered, family-focused with power and authority." Church Mission: To empower, educate and motivate men, women, boys and girls to reach their full potential and live abundant lives through preaching and teaching the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Come worship with us–where we honor tradition, but are not bound by it! All are welcome to join us any and every Sunday because our goal is to share the

Gospel of Jesus Christ, in LOVE, through teaching and preaching the Word of God. FAITH SUMMER CAMP, July 5August 12, from 8:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. Bible classes, cooking classes, arts, crafts, writing and math, science and technology, recreation and trips (cost of trips not included in camp fees). Lunch and afternoon snack included. $750 for all 6 weeks!! Limited space, first come, first served. We are taking

full summer registrations before single weeks. Registration is June 3rd from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Late pick-up (5:00-6:00 p.m. is an additional $15 per week). We have 5 slots specifically for children of formerly incarcerated ages 10-12 totally confidential at a deep discount, please share. Remember, it's never about us, but always about the goodness of the Lord. —Pastor Deborah D. Jenkins

Pentecostal Tabernacle The Pentecostal Tabernacle invites everyone to worship service every Sunday morning at 100 Co-op City Blvd., Building 22A, Bronx, N.Y. 10475; Tel. #: 718-324-0334 or 646-345-6707 Sunday School for all age group begins at 10:30 a.m. Midday service starts at 11:45 a.m. Wednesday morning fasting and prayer service will be held at 11 a.m.12:30 p.m. Regular prayer meeting & Bible study will also be held every Wednesday evening at 7:30 p.m. Youth service will be held every Friday evening at 7:30 p.m. Focus: The new spirit-filled believers set a daily pattern of truth, unity, fellowship, praise, and prayer. Knowing the truth is vital to believers, but knowledge without application or

practice is of little, if any, value. Practice is what gives value to Apostolic doctrine. To know what is right but fail to do what is right is sin. James 4:17 states: Therefore, to him that knoweth to do good, and doeth it not, to him it is sin As we consider the things that brought unity to the early church, we will be observing the same thing that brings unity to the church today. Truth never changes, and these core principles establish unity among believers as we, like the disciples of the first century, commit ourselves to live by them. It is important that we maintain fellowship with one another. 1 John1:7 states: But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ his son cleanseth us from all sin.

We should not forsake the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is, but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as he see the day approaching. Hebrews10:25 As we continue to praise God and maintain a prayerful life, we will be able to grow stronger in God. Prayer will help us overcome temptation. Jesus said that men ought always to pray and not to faint. It is important for believers to pray together and worship together. Doing so builds strong bones of unit, enhances and furthers the corporate work of the church and strengthens every individual believer. The newly baptized believers at Pentecost went forth spreading the life changing gospel of Jesus Christ everywhere. Acts 2:38-40 states:

Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost. For the promise is unto you, and to your children, and to all that are afar off, even as many as the Lord, our God, shall call. And with many other words did he testify and exhort, saying Save yourselves from this untoward generation. May the truths and blessings of the church ever continue through the mercy of the one who purchased our redemption with his own blood - Jesus Christ. Let us build a strong foundation that will stand firm. And not like the man in St. Luke 6:49. —Rev. R. Sibblies

NAACP Co-op City Branch #2210 National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. Mailing Address: P.O. Box 75-3111, Einstein Station, Bronx, NY 10475. President: Jerome Rice. Office telephone: (718) 320-3210. Address: 135 Einstein Community Center, room 36 ONE VOICE - ONE VOTE Voter’s Education and Candidates’ Forum held on April 7th was a success. Thank you, for community support. Thank you, Honorable Eliot Engel, Congressman and the other candidate for Congress Derickson K. Lawrence; candidates for the Senate - Katrina Asante, Jamaal T. Bailey, Esq., Rev. Edward Mulraine and Alvin Ponder, M.D. for your attendance and participation. Special thanks to Michelle Sajous and the Riverbay Board of Directors; Lisa Gattis, Bronx Board of Election Outreach Coordinator; Assemblyman Michael Benedetto, Bishop Angelo

Rosario and student Renee Wells from Truman High School. Membership Campaign Continues: Membership is the lifeblood of the organization. Your membership dollars help lead the fight for freedom, justice and equality. The community at large is invited to join the Co-op City Branch #2210. Become a new member, renew, recruit, gift or sponsor an annual membership for self or another. Adult regular membership is $30 and Youth membership is $10. We have some exciting and challenging projects planned and we need your help. We look forward to working with you to go forward and meet the mandates of the NAACP. CALLING ALL COMMUNITY RESIDENTS: Voter Registration forms available in English & Spanish. VOTER REGISTRATION IS AN ONGOING ACTIVITY. Our goal is to register ALL ELIGIBLE VOTERS 18-

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Bartow

Einstein

Dreiser

Activities in Room 31 unless otherwise noted

Activities in Room 49 unless otherwise noted Library 9:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Dominoes 10 a.m., Rm. 45 Line Dancing 10 - 11

Activities in Room 7 unless otherwise noted

Word Games 9:30 -11 a.m. Bingo 12:30-2:00 p.m. Arthritis Exercises

a.m., Rm 45

Stay Well Exercise

Weight Management 10 -

12 p.m. Bingo 1:00 - 3:00 p.m., Rm. 35 Pokeno 3:00 - 4:00 p.m., Rm. 35

Rm 4 – 10:00am

Back of Bartow Main Office 2:00 p.m. 12:40 -1:40 p.m. Card Games 2-4 p.m. Dominoes 2:30 p.m.

10 - 11 a.m., Rm. 2 Mind Teasers 12 - 1 p.m., Rm. 4

Apple juice Southwest turkey loaf Baked brown rice pilaf Kale w/garlic sauce Whole wheat bread Canned apricots, Alt: Egg salad

Jumbo stuffed shells w/meat sauce Italian blend vegetables

Tues, Apr. 19

Orange/pineapple juice Barbecue chicken breasts Garlic mashed potatoes Mixed vegetables Whole wheat bread Fresh fruit Alt: Veggie burger patty

Teriyaki baked fish Rice w/vegetables Kale in garlic sauce

Wed., Apr. 20

Apple juice Beef moussaka Garden salad Fresh fruit Alt: Breaded Pollock fish fillet

Homemade roast pork (Spanish style) Mixed vegetables Baked yams

NEW! Adult Coloring Book Diabetes Support Group 1:00 p.m. – Last Monday of the month Bingo – Rm 7, 1 p.m.-3 p.m. Gentle Yoga 1:15 - 2 p.m., Rm. 2

Diabetes Support Group

Basic Cell Phone & iPad training 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. Intermediate Yoga

2nd Monday - 1:00 p.m.

2 - 3 p.m.

Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session

Word Games

Tues., Apr. 19

9:30 - 10:30 a.m.

Around The Lunch Table 11:30 a.m. Word Search 11 a.m. -

Bereavement Counseling

Mon., Apr. 18

10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session

9:30-10:30 a.m.

9:30-11:30 a.m.

Dominoes 10 a.m.

Bingo 12:30-2 p.m. Walking Club

NEW! Adult Coloring Book

Tai Chi 11 a.m., Rm. 45

Rm 4 – 10:00am

Alert & Alive

10:30-11:30 a.m.

Matinee Movie

10:30-11:30 a.m.

Caregiver Support Group 1 p.m. 1st & 3rd

10 a.m.-noon, Rm. 45

Cultural Dance 10:30 –

Tues.

Karaoke by Steven

Card Games 2-4 p.m. Dominoes 2:30 p.m.

11:30 a.m., Aud. B 1 p.m. - 2 p.m., Rm. 45

Mind Teasers 12-1 p.m., Rm. 4 Zumba 1-2 p.m., Aud. A

Thurs., Apr. 21

Afternoon Movies 1-3 p.m. w/popcorn

Thurs., Apr. 21

Wed., Apr. 20

Blood Pressure 1st & 3rd Wed., Rm. 31, 9-10 a.m. Word Games 9:30-11:30 a.m.

Stay Well Exercise

Dominoes 10 a.m., Rm. 45

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

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

10-11 a.m.

NEW! Adult Coloring Book Rm 4 – 10:00 a.m. Sewing 9:30 -11:30 a.m. Tai Chi 11 a.m.- 12 p.m. Mind Teasers 12-1 p.m., Rm. 4

Line Dancing 11 a.m. -

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

12 p.m. Bingo 12:30 - 2:00 p.m. Card Games 2-4 p.m. Dominoes 2:30 p.m.

Rm. 45

African Brazilian Dance w/Leona Hull, Room 2, 1-2

NEW Walk Group

p.m.

Starting April 6, 10 a.m.

Art Class 1-3 p.m. Yoga 2-3 p.m., Rm. 2

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

Dominoes 10 a.m., Rm. 45 Stay Well Exercise

Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session

10-11 a.m., Rm. 45 Spelling Bee 11 a.m.

9:30-10:30 a.m.

Word Games 9:30 a.m.-

Grandparent Connection 1st & 3rd Thurs. Computer lab,

10 -11:30 a.m. 1st & 3rd Thurs., Rm. 8 Line Dancing, 10-11 a.m., Aud. A Piano Sing Along 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Mind Teasers 12-1 p.m., Rm. 4 Drama Club 1:30-4 p.m.

11:30 a.m.

Chat Session 9:30 a.m.1 p.m.

10:30 a.m.

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

Arthritis Exercise Class

Card Games 2-4 p.m.

11 a.m.-12 p.m., Rm. 45 Word search 11a.m.-12 p.m.

Dominoes 2:30 p.m.

Karaoke by Steven 1 p.m. - 2 p.m., Rm. 45

Blood Pressure

Men’s Line Dancing 9 10 a.m.

Dominoes 10 a.m., Rm. 45

Fri., Apr. 22

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

Women’s Line Dancing 10-11:30 a.m.

Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session

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

9:30 a.m.- 10 a.m.: 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Card Games 2-4 p.m.

Rm. 25

Blood Pressure 2nd & Sing-along 11

a.m.-12 p.m.

Card Games 2-4 p.m. Dominoes 2:30 p.m.

Crochet & Knitting 10 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Art 10 a.m., Rm. 45

Chat Session 10 a.m. Bingo 12:30-2:30 p.m. Piano

Non-Kosher

Kosher

Alternate Kosher Meals are also available

Crochet & Knitting

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

11:30 a.m., Bartow Main Office

Date:

4th Friday, 10-11:30 a.m., Rm. 45

Pokeno 2-4 p.m., Rm. 35

Meditative Moments 11 a.m. – 12 p.m., Rm. 8 Mind Teasers 12 p.m. 1:00 p.m., Rm. 4 NEW! Bingo – Rm. 7 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.

Card Games, Dominoes 2-4 p.m.

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Bartow Center (718) 320-2066, Ext. 2010 Dreiser Center (718) 320-1345 • Einstein Center (718) 671-5161

For information, please call: (718) 320-2066 New Payment Schedule - Payments for trips @ the Bartow office can be made Monday – Friday: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. & 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. (Only) Funded by: The NYC Department for the Aging, The NYS Office for the Aging and Riverbay Corporation.

Fri., Apr. 22

Orange/pineapple juice Lemon Salmon’ Zucchini rice pilaf Winter blend vegetables Whole wheat bread Fresh fruit Alt: Turkey salad Orange juice Baked oregano chicken Barley Steamed carrots Fresh fruit Alt: Gefilte fish

Chicken scaloppini Whole wheat spaghetti Italian blend vegetables

Lemon pepper fish Coleslaw Potato salad

Upcoming Events/Trips JASA WELCOMES EVERYONE AGE 60 AND OLDER! Trip registration policy: Payments for trips can be made at all 3 centers. There will be no refunds for all trips. All trips include roundtrip transportation! All trips must be paid in advance – No Exceptions! You can register for all trips starting the Monday after it has been published in the newspaper: JASA will not accept checks under $5. (FREE) LiveOn NY-SCRIE Application Assistance/SNAP (Food Stamps) – Fridays, April 22nd, May 13th and 27th, June 10th and 24th, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. First come, first served! (FREE) Circle of Care - Free Services for Caregivers, JASA Main Office, 2049 Bartow Avenue, 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Friday, May 13th; Friday, June 10th; Friday, July 8th and Friday, August 12th. JASA, 135 Einstein Loop, room 40, 1-3 p.m., Tuesday, April 19th ; Tuesday, May 24; Tuesday, June 21st; Tuesday, July 19th and August 23rd. Join us to learn more about Colorectal Cancer Screening: April 15th, 11 a.m., 135 Einstein Loop, room 49 and Tuesday, April 19th, 11 a.m., Bartow Ave., room 31. Seder – Monday, April 18th, $4 in advance, $7 at door. Tickets sold at all 3 centers. 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., 177 Dreiser Loop Auditorium B. Menu: roast chicken, potato kugel and carrots tzimmes, honey cake and live entertainment. Fairway – Tuesday, April 19th, $3. Pick-ups: Bartow, 9:30 a.m.; Einstein, 9:45 and Dreiser, 10 a.m. All in the Family – Open house for relatives raising children, Saturday, April 23, 2049 Bartow Avenue, rm. 31, 1-4 p.m. Speakers on Kinship Care, local resources, child development, legalities. For information or to register, contact Rebecca Walsh Westall, 718-671-2090, ext. 2139. Woodbury Commons – Wed., April 27th, $15. Pick-ups: Bartow, 8:30 a.m.; Einstein, 8:45 a.m. and Dreiser, 9 a.m. Life Trail fitness w/Damion will meet on Thursdays from 1-2 p.m. beginning May 5th to give instruction in the correct usage of the Life Trail fitness equipment

on the Co-op City Greenways. Assemble at the purple Life Trail station behind Building 10, 100 Debs Place. Stew Leonard’s – Mon., May 2nd, $5. Pick-ups: Bartow, 9:30 a.m.; Einstein, 9:45 a.m. and Dreiser, 10 a.m. Bronx Museum of Arts – Grand Concourse, $5. Thurs., May 5th. Pick-ups: Bartow, 10:30 a.m.; Einstein, 10:45 a.m. and Dreiser, 11 a.m. Dancer Simone Coonrod will perform to an audience produced poem. Snacks and tea provided. Mother's Day Celebration – Fri., May 6th, $5 in advance, $7 at door, 177 Dreiser Loop Auditorium B. Live entertainment by ETC (Everything Covered), raffles and gifts. Menu: chicken cordon bleu, broiled rosemary potatoes, Caesar salad, red velvet cheese cake and beverages. Pick-ups: Bartow, 9:15 a.m., Einstein, 9:30 a.m. Central Avenue - $13, Mon., May 9th. Pick-ups: Bartow, 9:30 a.m.; Einstein, 9:45 a.m. and Dreiser, 10 a.m. Co-op City Senior Services Annual Health and Wellness Fair: Tues., May 10th, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., 177 Dreiser Loop Auditorium. Pelham Picture House - Pelham, NY; Tues., May 10th. Movie: My Name is Doris w/Sally Fields – FREE. Pick-ups: Bartow, 1 p.m.; Einstein, 1:15 p.m. and Dreiser, 1:30 p.m. Dreiser Special Lunch and Gospel Show – Wed., May 11th, $3, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Non-Kosher Menu: BBQ spare ribs, spiced sweet potatoes, sweet and tangy sautéed collard greens, juice and red velvet cake. Kosher upon request. Gospel led by Professor Anthony Hopkins, original fashions w/Raymonde, entertainment by DJ Woody. WalMart – Thurs., May 12th, $15. Pick-ups: Bartow, 8:30 a.m.; Einstein, 8:45 a.m. and Dreiser, 9 a.m. Fashion Show “Queen for a Day”- Fri., May 13th, 177 Dreiser Loop-Auditorium, 2 to 6 p.m. Entertainment by DJ BIGG Ben One. Menu: Rice w/pigeon peas, rotisserie chicken, potato salad (Spanish style) dessert and beverage. Surprises and raffles. Pick-ups: Bartow, 1:15 and Einstein, 1:30 p.m.

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WEEKLY SCHEDULE

AARP Chapter #4997 FYI: Our next meeting is scheduled for Monday, April 11, 1 p.m. in Dreiser Community Center, Auditorium “A.” Don’t forget, bring a friend/neighbor. We’d love to have you join us. To our sick, on the mend and shut-in members, and those bereaved members, please know that you are in our prayers. Contact Frances Wilson, Good & Welfare Coordinator, 718-671-5493.

2016 Tour Activities MAY 28 – JUNE 8 – SOLD OUT… Alaska Cruise Tour (aboard the ISLAND PRINCESS)…11 days/10 nights; Air—Land—Rail—Sea from Anchorage (Alaska) through Denali National Park; Sail 7 days; see Glacier Bay-Skagway; Juneau; Kelchikan; fly home from Vancouver, BC. Contact: Jean, 718-379-3742. —Delores Debnam

Einstein Cancer Fund Our next General Membership meeting will be on Tuesday, May 3rd in room 38 at 1:30 p.m. There will be Bingo and refreshments will be served. With regard to our 2-day trip (Samson), we are in the process of mailing out the luggage tags.

As always, give a call to the homebound and those in nursing homes. These calls cheer them up because they are remembered in your thoughts and hearts always. You can call Lydia at 718-671-3005 or Annie Eutsey at 718-320-1874. —Lydia Ruas

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Baychester Library Events VISIT THE LIBRARY - A GREAT WEALTH OF INFORMATION EVENTS FOR APRIL MONDAYS: Kids Program — 4/18, 3:30 p.m., Roll and Tell Knitting — 4/18, 5 p.m.; 4/25, 11 a.m. TUESDAYS: Adult Program — 10:30 a.m. 4/19 - Build a Better Body on a Budget Toddler Time — 11 a.m., 4/19, 4/26 Teen Tech Time — 3:30 p.m., 4/19, 4/26 WEDNESDAYS: Kids Program — 3:30 p.m., 4/20 Headbandz Wednesdayz Teen Program — 3:30 p.m., 4/20 Vision Boards Tech Connect — 5 p.m., 4/20 & 4/27 Excel Adult Program — 10:30 a.m. 4/20 Geneology 101 Schools Out Matinee — 12:00 p.m. 4/27 - Hotel Transylvania 2

THURSDAYS: Tech Connect — 10 a.m., 4/21 How’d You Do That?; 4/28 App Vice Teen Program — 10 a.m., 4/21, Etch Your Own Kids Program — 11 a.m., 4/21, Beginning Stages: Growing Letters Teen Knitting — 3:30 p.m., 4/28 FRIDAYS: Kids Program — 3:30 p.m., 4/22, Stem Engineering Challenge: Recycle & Reuse Kids Program — 3:30 p.m., 4/29, Build Story Tacos SATURDAYS: Kids Program — 11 a.m., 4/16 Raindrops and Umbrella Craft Kids Program — 2:30 p.m., 4/30 STEM: Baking Soda Bubbles

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This Tuesday, April 19th, we are going to Mohegan Sun Casino, CT. Please be at the bus stop at least 15 mins. early. Bus leaves 8:30 a.m. Pickup is Einstein Loop - Asch Loop (by library) and Dreiser Loop (by the hardware store). Our Bingo last week was so much fun. Our next Bingo is Wednesday, April 20 at l:30 p.m. in our club room #39. Admission, $1.25 for 3 cards and .25¢ each game. Win up to $7 or more each game and the full card is even more. Refreshments will be served. Wednesdays are members only, 1 Sunday a month, all are welcome. So, come and play with Stephen Roberts, Jeanne Delmonico, and Wendy Berch. Our new technology is working fine. Makes you feel like you are in a Bingo Hall. All members are welcome to play cards. Kaluki - Tuesdays & Thursdays at 1:30 p.m. and Mahjong Thursdays at 12:00 p.m. We are having a 2-day GARAGE SALE - Friday, May 13th & Saturday, May 14th at 11 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. in room 39. Come and browse around, you might see something you like. We will appreciate any donations of clothing, jewelry, handbags, videotapes, CD's, any knicknacks, etc. in good condition for us to sell. See Mary or Ann. TWO MORE TRIPS are planned for 2016 (l) A trip to the Hunterdonhills

Playhouse, NJ. Tuesday, May 17th - A Neil Simon play, RUMORS. Price: $79. MENU: Yankee pot roast, fried jumbo shrimps, Tilapia DePhillip, chicken parmigiano, lasagna rollette, vegetable kabob. Pick-up: 9:00 a.m. at our usual bus stops. The bus is already half-full. Tickets are going fast. A very funny play. (2) Eat a nice lunch with us at Crab Shanty at City Island BX, NY Thursday, July 21st at 12:30 p.m. Price: $28. Menu: Whole lobster, shrimps (boiled or fried), filet of Sole (boiled or fried), BBQ chicken or ribs, chicken parmigiana, or snow crab legs. All served with baked potato & vegetables, coffee, tea, cake or ice cream. Everybody is welcome. Happy birthday and happy anniversary to all members who celebrate their day in the month of April: Marlene Gantwarg, Benny Konikoff, Wendy Berch, Alfonse Gonzalez, Iona Foote, Helen Miller, Clinton McFarlane and Milton Schlanger. For more information, call Goose Island Seniors at 718-379-9613 or visit us Monday – Thursday, 10 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. at 135 Einstein Loop, rm. 39. You may also call Mary at 718-379-4899. If there is no answer, please leave a message and I will return your call. Join our club for just $15 a year. GOOD HEALTH TO ALL. —Mary Pilla

Church of the New Vision Pastor Kenneth Hodge and the congregation of the Church of the New Vision extend a warm and friendly invitation to everyone to worship with us every Sunday at 8:00 a.m. or 11:00 a.m. We are a church where inspirational messages from the Word of God, the Bible, are delivered every Sunday morning. The church is designed to meet the spiritual needs of our community by offering anointed singing and preaching, and a general atmosphere of Christian love and friendly hospitality. We also invite the youth of our community to attend our Sunday morning services, which are designed to meet

the special needs of our young people. Parents, please send your children to learn of the Lord Jesus. Prayer Service takes place every Wednesday evening from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m., followed by Bible teaching from 8:00 to 9:00 p.m. Be with us to learn the truth from the Word of God. Church of the New Vision is located at 115 Einstein Loop, Bronx, NY 10475; telephone #: (203) 374-3020 or (718) 320-0409. Our mailing address is: Church of the New Vision, P.O. Box 753037, Bronx, NY 10475. Please visit our website at www. churchofnewvision.com. —Carole Haque

Co-op City Times / April 16, 2016

Passover Reflections by Rabbi Solomon I. Berl Spiritual Leader of Young Israel Synagogue A local Jew once came to Rabbi Akiba Eger of a small town on the eve of Passover. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Rabbi, I've a question,â&#x20AC;? he said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Is it permissible to use four cups of milk at Seder instead of wine?â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Why would you want to substitute milk for wine? Are you ill?â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;No, Rabbi, but I can't afford wine.â&#x20AC;? The discerning Rabbi then said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;I'm sorry. It is forbidden to substitute for wine. Take these 20 rubles and purchase wine.â&#x20AC;?' After the man left, the Rabbi's wife angrily chided. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Twenty rubles for wine?â&#x20AC;? Two or three would have been sufficient.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Don't be angry,â&#x20AC;? the Rabbi replied. If this man was prepared to drink milk

at the 'Seder', he also didn't have money to buy meat and perhaps not even fish and Matzah. Now he will be able to observe the Seder properly.â&#x20AC;? That is the real meaning of Passover, if not of the whole Torah. We were given liberty, but we were also taught in the Bible, â&#x20AC;&#x153;If your brother becomes poor, you shall support him.â&#x20AC;? We were given freedom, but were also told, â&#x20AC;&#x153;One law should be for the native and stranger alike.â&#x20AC;? We were given the power of choice, but were told, â&#x20AC;&#x153;And you shall choose life for you are responsible for your own decisions.â&#x20AC;? Freedom is not a simple matter, but involves thought, action and responsibility.

Young Israel of Co-op City Young Israel of Co-op City (lower level of Dreiser Loop shopping center) is a house of worship that opens its doors every morning from 6 until 7 a.m. Anyone who wishes to start the daily routine with prayers, during which our spiritual leader, Rabbi Solomon I. Berl, offers a brief Bible teaching is welcome. On Friday evening, Sabbath services begin at 10 minutes after candle-lighting time. Saturday morning services

start at 9 a.m. Rabbi Berl delivers his sermon at 10:30 a.m. The Rabbiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s class on the Torah reading of the week begins one hour before sunset every Saturday afternoon. For office hours or any information you may seek, feel free to call (718) 671-2300 and leave your name, phone number and a brief message on the synagogueâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s answering machine and your call will be returned as soon as possible.

Traditional Synagogue of Co-op City The Traditional Synagogue of Co-op City is located in Section 5, 120 Erdman Place in the rear lobby, in Building 27B. Phone #: 718-379-6920. NOTE: Office hours are Thursday and Sunday from noon to 2 p.m. SHABBAT ends today, April 16th, at 8:20 p.m. Candle Lighting for April 22nd is 7:24 p.m. Coming Events: The Synagogue will have BINGO on Sunday, May 15, at 1 p.m. The cost is only a $3 admission with refreshments. Also, there is a 3-part jackpot game for $2. Have an afternoon of fun with your neighbors. The Synagogue may have a Passover Sedar for a fee. If you have any interest, leave a message on the Synagogueâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s phone, 718-379-6920. Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Club News Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Club will have another trip to ATLANTIC CITY, RESORTS CASINO, on Sunday, May 29th. The cost is $35 per person. Receive $25 slot play. You need a Resorts card, government ID, passport, Drivers or Non-Driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license. We pick up in Einstein at 8 a.m.; Asch Loop, 8:15 a.m. by the library and Dreiser at 8:25 a.m. by the hardware store. Call Gary, 718-6718424; Bruce, 718-320-2234 for a reservation. Everyone in the community can attend our trips and functions. Bring

your friends and enjoy the BOARDWALK. Good and Welfare: We sell TREE CERTIFICATES in Honor of or in Memory of a loved one. The cost is only $15 per tree. Mazol Tov to all who are having Simchas. If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re feeling under the weather, we wish you a speedy recovery. The Synagogue wants to wish Mrs. Edyth Rosenberg a mazol tov on the birth of a second great grandchild, Aurora Blake Silver; also brother Murray Kovenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 100th birthday; granddaughter Carley Weisenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s acceptance to Cornell University, and the memory of her late brother-in-law, Morris, who was 99 years old. The Synagogue has Services Friday night at sundown, Saturday morning at 9 a.m. After Services, we always have a snack. We need all Jewish men over 13 years old. If you can give 2 hours Saturdays between 10 a.m. and noon, we need your help to make a minyon; it would be a blessing. Wishing Mimi Berlofsky a speedy recovery. Wishing everybody, peace, prosperity for our members and the community. Your support of the Traditional Synagogue is greatly appreciated. â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Gary Schwartz

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Coalition of African American Churches & Community Organizations The Coalition of African-American Churches & Community Organizations of Co-op City, Inc.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s next general membership meeting will be on Tuesday, May 3, at 12 p.m., 177 Dreiser Community Center, room 15. Please inform the coalition of any suggestions that you may have. Ms. Virginia Stewart is the President of the coalition. Phone number (718) 671-4506. The coalition is a non-profit organization dedicated to maintaining and improving the quality of life of cooperators while providing educational and culturally enriching programs for the community. We also act as

one voice for all coalition members where there are issues of common concern and human rights. We also sponsor Friends & Family Day Celebrations, and Kwanzaa free for the community. Members of the coalition include the following: African-American Association; Co-op City Baptist Church; Retirees of Dreiser Loop; Harriet Tubman Independent Democratic Club; NAACP, Co-op City Branch; St. Josephâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Episcopal Church and Zodiacs Track Club. Please support our efforts by sending us a tax deductible contribution made payable to Coalition of African-American Churches and Community

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Newsong Church Hey, Co-op City! Are you struggling with paying your bills? Feeling like you just can't escape the grip of debt? If you are, you're not alone. Over 75% of Americans live paycheck to paycheck. People are trapped by financial hardship, and they can't seem to break the cycle of debt. The good news is you don't have to stay that way! Join us this Sunday as we continue our teaching series "Trapped" and learn God's formula for living a debt free life! Here's what you can expect when you come to our Worship Experience! Newsong Church is a multi-cultural church that believes God has a purpose and a plan for your life. We exist to reach people who are far away from God, and teach them how to follow Jesus step-by-step. That's why you will find our Sunday Worship Experience to be so warm and friendly, we genuinely care about you! We're not concerned about where you've been, but where you're going. You see, we've all got a past, we've all made mistakes, and we still do. When you step into our worship experience, you won't find a bunch of "Holier-than-thou" people pretending to have it all together. Instead, you'll find that we're all broken people, but we're allowing God to put us back together. We're not perfect, but God is! As God puts us back together, we're realizing that although our past has shaped us, it does not define us! We're finding out that not only does God love us with a radical and unconditional love, but that He loves us just as we are! At Newsong Church, we believe that the Bible is the greatest book ever written, containing the greatest story ever

told, and that each of us is part of Hisstory! In fact, we have a saying at our church: "If you're not dead, God's not done with you!" We don't just believe this for the adults, but for our children as well! At Newsong Church, we're so passionate about our children learning about Jesus, that we created a church just for them called Kidsong! At Kidsong, our children learn about Jesus in a safe, fun, age-appropriate learning environment! We also have a fully staffed nursery! We hope that you will join us this Sunday, as we continue our series "Trapped." Our Worship Experience is located at 177 Dreiser Loop in Auditorium B. Parking is available in the parking garage; just bring your ticket in for validation. Deaf interpretation is available during our adult worship experience. If you have any questions, you can contact us: Church Office: 140 Alcott Place, Bldg. 19. Office Hours: Tuesday-Friday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Phone: 718-708-8385 For more information, check out our website: www.newsongchurchnyc.org Email: info@newsongchurchnyc.org You can also interact with us on social media! Facebook: www.facebook.com/newsongchurchbx Twitter: @newsongchurchBX Instagram: @newsongchurchBX. Our Newsong family is here for you, stop by this Sunday and experience the difference! God bless you! —Pastor Mike Tolone

Co-op City Baptist Church Rev. Dr. Sheldon E. Williams and the Co-op City Baptist Church family invite you to join us tomorrow at 8:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. for worship service. We invite you to worship, study, and pray with us. The Co-op City Baptist Church is located at 135 Einstein Loop, room 50. Our telephone number is 718-320-3774. Join us for a mid-week spiritual pickup at our mid-week worship service on Wednesdays at 12 p.m. Bible study is on Wednesdays at 1:00 and 7:30 p.m. Bible study will also be held on Wednesday, April 20 at 5:00 p.m. Prayer Service is held on Fridays at 12 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Today, Saturday, April 16, the Building Fund Ministry is having a PreMother’s Day Jewelry Show from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the Einstein Community Center, room 51. They will also be selling homemade cakes and pies. You’re invited to come to the Jewelry Show and get your favorite homemade cakes and pies. Next Sunday, April 17, the Youth and Young Adult Choir will celebrate their anniversary at the 11:00 a.m. service. All are invited to support and celebrate with the choir. On Sunday, April 24, we will celebrate Men’s & Women’s Day at our 11 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. service. The theme for the day will be “Men and Women working for the good of all, especially the household of faith, Galatians 6:10. The guest speaker for 11 a.m. will be Minister Alonda Hassell, Associate Minster at The Kingdom Christian Cultural Center, Yonkers, NY and the 3:30 p.m. speaker will be Rev. Carl McCluster, Pastor of Shiloh Baptist Church, Bridgeport, CT. Please join us

for these celebratory services. On Saturday, June 4, at 9:30 a.m., the First Lady’s Ministry will host their annual Gospel Breakfast in the Einstein Community Center, room 45. Enjoy a delicious breakfast and feast on good music featuring Rev. Tyron Williams and the High Place Singers. Adult ticket price is $25 and children 3-17 are $10. For tickets or additional information, call 718-862-9243, 646-842-2458 or 718320-3774. You are invited to join the Scholarship Ministry on August 13 – 21, as they travel to Memphis, TN. This 9-day/ 8-night trip includes 14 meals, 8 breakfasts and 6 dinners. You will have admission to the National Civil Rights Museum, dedicated to Martin Luther King’s struggle for equality; admission to STAX Museum of American Soul Music and additionally admission to the Memphis Rock and Roll Soul Museum and much more. A $100 deposit and payment is due for those just signing up. If you are planning on purchasing travel insurance, it is suggested that you pay it along with your deposit. Full payment is due on or before May 8. The cost for doubles will be $835. For additional information and reservations, call 718-671-7507, 718-3790564 or 718-320-3774. The Co-op City Baptist Church exists to glorify God and to establish a living community of people who follow the teachings of Jesus the Christ through worship, prayer, Bible study and fellowship. We seek to meet the spiritual and physical needs of the church through ministry. —Hattie L. Lucas

Income affidavits 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.

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3. Multi-Service, 140 Carver Loop. Enclosed with the annual income affidavit packet is a letter from Risk Management Department, regarding the submission of your co-op insurance declaration page or certified letter from your insurance broker or company showing that you have the required insurance coverage on your apartment. Please note that the insurance documentation must be submitted along with your annual income affidavit by no later than April 30, 2016 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.

MetroCard Bus to visit Co-op City this week The MetroCard Bus will be visiting all three Co-op City locations this week, enabling customers to sign up for or refill their Reduced-Fare MetroCard, purchase or add money to an existing Metrocard, and purchase E-Z Pass On the Go tags. On Thursday, April 21, the MetroCard bus will be at the Bartow Mall on Co-op City Blvd. (in front of the Bingo Hall and the eyecare center), from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.; at Dreiser Loop (Park on Debs Place) from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and at Einstein Loop (Elgar Place) from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. For more MetroCard information, please visit the MTA’s website at www.mta.info and click on Fares and Tolls.

Co-op City Times / April 16, 2016

Candidates’ forum is number 1,” including security inside the schools and she also wanted to hear what the candidates had to say about what their important issues are. On the dais, were incumbent Rep. Eliot Engel, and candidates Derickson K. Lawrence, Rev. Edward Mulraine, Katrina Asante, Dist. Leader Jamal T. Bailey, Esq., and Alvin Ponder, MD. Noticeably absent, NYS Sen. Ruth Hassel-Thompson and Rev. Que English sent apologies that due to conflicts in scheduling, they were unable to attend to which Rice replied, “If you want our votes, you must be here.” Overall, nothing happens and nothing changes if voters don’t register and then get out and vote for those who will be making decisions that affect our daily lives today, tomorrow, as well as in the future, offered Lisa Gantz, Board of Election representative. It is simple: If a thousand registers, we need a thousand to go out and vote. Every vote counts, including exfelons in NYS. Moderator Rice certainly had “the fire

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in his belly” this evening - full of hope, determination, and resolutely declaring, “this branch of the NAACP will be in the forefront of 2016 elections.” Moreover, on April 19, right here in Dreiser Loop in Co-op City, there will be more electoral districts in one space than anywhere else in the country. Co-op City shareholders make a difference if they come out and vote. All candidates who were present offered opening statements on why they should get “your vote.” For US House of Representative Eliot Engel seeking re-election, he supports and is pushing for affordable housing for those with moderate income to keep rents low and grow the community. He stated that he is always in the forefront of issues affecting Co-op City; Derickson K. Lawrence, activist and entrepreneur, wants to “take guns off the street and shake up Congress.” Additionally, he says he will fight to bring in jobs and “follow the money.” For State Senate seat: Rev. Edward Mulraine highlighted his long history

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and “legacy” as a community activist from Ms. Cole of the NAACP, to Amadou Diallo to Eric Garner. “I will be there and not just show up. My record speaks for itself,” said Katrina Asante is a resident of Co-op City who understands the struggle and wants to reform Social Services and “help to end poverty” in our community. She says that we must prepare the young for “life, not prison.” District Leader James T. Bailey works with NYS Speaker Carl Heastie and has a passion for public service. He is “young and homegrown; proactive and not reactive,” with fresh ideas to bring about changes, while Dr. Alvin Ponder advocates creating a partnership with elected officials. Familiar with specific Co-op City problems, he has ideas of how to fix them and help bring money into our district. As a physician, he’s interested in health equity, including the AIDS and Mental Health Initiatives of the de Blasio administration.

Both NYS Assemblyman Michael J. Benedetto and NYC Councilman Andy King were in attendance and had supportive greetings for the candidates and audience. Assemblyman Benedetto added humorously that he was glad no one was running against him. In the final portion of the program, Rice posed several challenging, but topical, questions to the candidates , all of which no one avoided, had very different answers, albeit, little on reform. Adhering to time constraints, Rice opened a brief Q&A period during which shareholder were allowed to ask questions of the candidates. In closing, Rice thanked Brenda Brown and his NAACP staff, along with Michelle Sajous, Riverbay Director of Community Relations, for their assistance and the outstanding job they had done. He expressed thanks to those Riverbay Board of Directors who came, as well as all the candidates who attended the forum. “They will remember those who came,” Rice said in closing.

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address and then list the number of people in their household who travel to business or school in lower Manhattan (south of 23rd Street) on a regular basis, how many of them would be interested in taking an express bus directly to their place of business or school, from which stop in Co-op City do you or would you take the express bus, the exact location of their daily destination in lower Man-hattan, and the time that they currently have to leave their home in order to get to their job or school. Kevin Ortiz, spokesperson for New York City Transit, said that the transportation agency would gladly review the results of the survey when the survey collection is complete and the results are presented to the agency. It is preferred that residents fill out the surveys online by going to the previously mentioned website address: www.surveymonkey.com/r/ccexpressbus. However, for those without internet access, paper surveys will be accepted. The surveys should be addressed to First Vice President Linda Berk and mailed or dropped off at the Board office, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475. The board office is located inside the front door of the main Riverbay administration offices.

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